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Patent GB-2394659-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic and prophylactic preparations comprising beta glucans
Inventor: GEACH MARK
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: A pharmaceutical preparation comprising 1,3 and/or 1,6 beta glucans, for use in the treatment or prevention of infection, inflammation, and/or traumatic conditions. The preparation may be used in bath or immersion treatment, or can be administered orally or by injection. The preparation is for use in animals, in particular aquatic animals.
Patent GB-2409398-A (GB)
Title: Protective headgear
Inventor: JOHNSTONE CLIVE
IPC: A42B3/06
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: A head protection unit comprises a hard shell 12 for positioning over and around a user's head; a harness 14 secured to the hard shell whereby the hard shell, and so the unit can be secured to a user's head; an outer hard shell 11 located outside, and separated from, the hard shell; a plenum 16 defined between the external and internal head shells; and an energy absorbing component 17 positioned within, and substantially filling, the plenum. The component 17 may be foam. Spacers 18 are provided between the shells.
Patent GB-2412564-A (GB)
Title: Mechanically assisted deboning of meat carcasses
Inventor: MCDONNELL DECLAN ARTHUR
IPC: A22B5/00
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A process for removing meat from a beef carcass portion comprising the steps of providing a mechanical actuator 20 which is driven by an electrical motor, setting a force to be applied by the actuator and the speed of the actuator, presenting a hung carcass portion of beef to the actuator, holding one of a bone 180 to be removed or meat substantially stationary with an anchor 181 and operating the actuator to move the meat away from the bone with the preset speed and force, cutting the meat away from the bone as the actuator pushes the meat away from the bone; and stopping the actuator if a set force threshold is exceeded. The process involves setting the direction of travel of the actuator and the distance to be traversed by the actuator. Either the bone is anchored and meat moved away from the bone by the actuator, or the meat is anchored and the bone is moved away from the meat by the actuator. The process prevents the tearing of meat by applying too much force and doesn't use pneumatic or hydraulic systems which require a high level of maintenance.
Patent GB-2413126-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight concrete composition based on expanded clay and sintered fly ash
Inventor: BALDWIN MATTHEW
IPC: C04B28/04
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A concrete mixture comprises cement, fly ash, expanded clay and water. A particularly preferred mixture comprises 12 to 32 wt % fly ash, 19 to 39 wt % expanded clay, 3 to 23 wt % sand, 9 to 29 wt % cement, 0 to 13 wt % silica fume, 0 to 16 wt % pulverised-fuel ash, 0 to 10 wt % plasticiser and 0 to 18 wt % water. The composition is especially suited to making fence posts and other building elements. The use of expanded and lightweight aggregates reduces the weight of the concrete. Using this composition it is possible to manufacture a fence post of standard dimensions that weighs less than the recommended manual handling limit of 25 kg. Despite its lightweight, the composition has relatively high flexural strength.
Patent GB-2404938-A (GB)
Title: Placing fibre optic sensor line
Inventor: COON ROBERT J
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2004-08-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for placing a fibre optic control line in a wellbore 100. In one aspect, a method for placing a line in a wellbore 100 is provided, comprising providing a tubular 185 in the wellbore 100, the tubular 185 having a first conduit 190 operatively attached thereto, whereby the first conduit extends substantially the entire length of the tubular 185. The method further includes aligning the first conduit 190 with a second conduit 175 operatively attached to a downhole component 160 and forming a hydraulic connection 195 between the first conduit 190 and the second conduit 175 thereby completing a passageway 210 there through. Additionally, the method includes urging the line through the passageway 210. In another aspect, a method for placing a fiber in metal tubing sensor line in a wellbore by pushing or pumping through with the aid of flow cups (fig:7, 230) is disclosed. A disclosure of an assembly for an intelligent well is also provided.
Patent GB-2405170-A (GB)
Title: Manoeuvering vessels under structures spanning waterways
Inventor: COOK ALAN
IPC: B63B35/42
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: The invention relates to manoeuvring vessels under structures spanning waterways such as low bridges spanning rivers, canals and the like. The invention provides methods and apparatuses for manoeuvring a waterborne vessel under such a structure. In a first step, the method comprises associating the vessel 6 with a container 1 on a first side of the structure where said vessel occupies a first level y with respect to the container. The vessel is then repositioned too occupy a second level with respect to the container (fig 3) where said second level is lower than the first level. Then the container is manoeuvred beneath the structure. At the other side of the structure, the vessel is returned to the first level so that it can be removed from the container. Repositioning of the vessel in the container may be achieved by varying a water level in the container in which the vessel is floating.
Patent GB-2418037-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring or controlling Internet access in accordance with URL category
Inventor: SINCLAIR JOHN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: Categorising Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) when controlling or monitoring access to the Internet 20 from a client 12. A request message 500 is generated to request categorisation of a specified URL. The request message 500 comprises a licensing field carrying a licence key. A remote server 40 receives the licence key and, if valid, generates a reply message 600 denoting a category of the specified URL. The licence key enables workload at the server 40 to be managed efficiently.
Patent GB-2413864-A (GB)
Title: Data privacy management using policy data
Inventor: CASASSA MONT MARCO
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: A data privacy management system includes a data repository 10, a private data mediating system 35 and a privacy manager 40. The data repository stores private data items in obfuscated form, e.g. encrypted or hashed, and each item has associated privacy policy data defining conditions to be met to ensure the privacy of the data item. The mediating system mediates interactions between an interface 30, the repository and the privacy manager, and is arranged to communicate with the privacy manager for obtaining de-obfuscated private data items extracted from the repository. Obfuscated data items and policy data may be retrieved and forwarded to the privacy manager along with any data required by the policy for disclosure of the data items. De-obfuscation of data items is subject to the satisfaction of the privacy manger that the respective conditions ensuring privacy of the data item are met. Onwards transmission of a data structure including obfuscated and de-obfuscated data is also disclosed. A gateway may be arranged to permit passage of data items if privacy conditions are met.
Patent GB-2421863-A (GB)
Title: Using an interferometer to impose a spread spectrum code and data modulation in an optical communication system
Inventor: AL-CHALABI SALAH A
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2005-01-04
Abstract: A secure optical interferometric communication system and network with multiple access capability where one or more transmitters have an interferometer with phase/Doppler shift difference modulation of spread spectrum type which is used for secure communication with one or more receivers on the optical network where the spread spectrum modulation is known to one or more receivers. The optical source can be of narrow optical spectrum or broad optical spectrum. In the case of the broad optical spectrum source, the path length difference of the of the transmitting interferometer can be also used to increase the security communication where the path length imbalance is known to one or more receiver, and number of users on the multiple access network. The interferometric communication system, especially with broad spectrum optical sources, can interwork with conventional wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) system and time division multiplexing (TDM) system. The interferometric system can partially tolerate jamming by WDM and TDM systems, and can be made difficult to detect by unintended listener/s.
Patent GB-2422527-A (GB)
Title: An indicator glove
Inventor: HOLMES GORDON
IPC: A41D19/015
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: A glove fitted with a flashing indicating unit that is turned on via two switching contacts located on the forefinger and thumb of the glove which when pressed together complete a circuit and turn on the flashing indicating unit. The unit is lit by one or more LED's that are powered by a battery 1 located in the glove. The gloves allow a cyclist to be visible whilst performing hand signals. Preferably the flashing indicating unit is fitted to the back of the gloves, may be shaped eg. as a arrow and have an orange or red lamp unit or lamp. The device may also be worn on the hand of the user. Alternatively the LED and battery may be located on a band that is worn on the hand of the wearer where one of the contact plates is attached to the band and the second is attached to a separate thumb band that is connected to the battery via a wire.
Patent GB-2424741-A (GB)
Title: Trolley based supermarket anti-theft alarm system
Inventor: BEE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G08B13/22
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: A security system for a superstore comprises a shopping trolley fitted with an alarm system that is activated when the shopping cart enters the store, the alarm being triggered if the trolley leaves the shop without the alarm being deactivated by passing through a payment point. The alarm may be activated and deactivated by a light beam and the trolley may have two sensors, one at the front for activation of the system and another at the back for deactivation. Triggering of the alarm may cause an audible warning or the closing of a door towards which the trolley is heading. Indicators may be fitted to show whether the system is active or inactive and the alarm may be activated or deactivated remotely. The shopping cart may be fitted with a tracking device. A shopping trolley incorporating two electronic devices is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2413105-A (GB)
Title: Percussion mechanism with impulse force opposite to working direction
Inventor: DUESSELBERG ACHIM
IPC: B25D17/08
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: A percussion mechanism for a hand-held power tool 10, in particular for a hammer drill and/or chisel hammer which is provided to transmit impact pulses to a percussion unit 14 which comprises a tool 12. It is proposed that the impact pulses are oriented counter to a working direction 16 of the tool 12. The percussion mechanism may comprise at least two latching bodies 18, 20 which can move relative to one another. The latching bodies may comprise a saw tooth profile at least in one direction.
Patent GB-2419639-A (GB)
Title: Lubrication of counter-rotating fans of a gas turbine engine
Inventor: MONIZ THOMAS O
IPC: F01D25/20
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: A gas turbine engine 10 comprises two counter-rotating fan stages (12, 14, figure 1) and a lubrication system, for lubricating the bearing assemblies 50, 52, 54, 56 of each fan stage 12, 14, and configured to channel a lubricating fluid through at least a portion of one of the fan stages. The lubricating fluid may be an oil and may be pumped through a cavity 116 defined between a shaft of one of the fan stages and a conical structure 114 mounted on a shaft of the other fan stage.
Patent GB-2428786-A (GB)
Title: Pen-type optical mouse
Inventor: CHANG KUO-WEN
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A pen-type optical mouse 100 includes a pen-type mouse main body 10, a printed circuit board 20 disposed in the main body 10 in a direction parallel to a central axis O of the main body 10, a light emitting element 30 mounted on the printed circuit board 20, a sensor die 40 mounted on the other side of the printed circuit board 20 opposite to the side on which the light emitting element 30 is mounted, and an imaging system 50 for guiding light emitted from the light emitting element 30 to be irradiated onto and reflected by a work surface 200 and then guiding the reflected light so as to be imaged and incident on the sensor die 40. As the light emitting element 30 and the sensor die 40 are arranged on opposite sides of the same printed circuit board 20, light emitted from the light emitting element 30 is prevented from being directly incident on the sensor die 40 so as not to reduce the contrast of the images.
Patent GB-2420106-A (GB)
Title: Coupling modular units to vehicle surfaces
Inventor: MELBERG DAVID S
IPC: B64D11/00
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A modular unit 210, such as a storage unit, console or computing device, is coupled to at least one surface of a vehicle (such as an aircraft) by means of a releasable coupling device 220a, 220b. The device may comprise a latch which may comprise an engagement member (such as a bar) 222a, 222b coupled to the modular unit, and a catch member (such as a hook) 224a, 224b, coupled to the surface. The unit may be positioned against a first surface 242 and a second surface 244, and locating devices having male, 232a, 232b, and female, 234a, 234b, components may be provided. Various latching and locating devices and arrangements are disclosed.
Patent GB-2421514-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for changing sliver cans at a spinning preparation machine
Inventor: LEINDERS CHRISTOPH
IPC: D01H9/18
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: Apparatus for changing sliver cans at a filling station 24 at a spinning preparation machine comprises a first can carrier 26 reciprocating along a first can path 27(1) and a second can carrier 30 moving along a second can path 27(2) parallel to the first. The first carrier 26 holds a first can 15(1) which is placed into a filling position and a second can 15(2) which is held in a first reserve position. After filling, the first carrier moves along the path such that the empty can 15(2) occupies the filling position and the filled can 15(1) occupies a second reserve position where it can be collected by the second carrier 30. The second carrier 30 removes the filled can to a can store 28 where it is replaced with another empty can 15(2) which is then delivered to the vacated second reserve position. A transfer device is used to transfer empty cans to first carrier and filled cans to the second carrier. The cans 15 are preferably oblong cans. The filling station is preferably a draw frame. A method of filling sliver cans is also disclosed. The apparatus allows rapid changing of oblong sliver cans.
Patent GB-2425330-A (GB)
Title: Window Hinge
Inventor: BRYANT RICHARD
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A window stay assembly is provided comprising a slide assembly attached to a window frame 11 and a hinge assembly attachable to a window 10, to enable the window to be pivoted with respect to the frame between open and closed position, the slide assembly having a trailing catch part 14 and a leading catch part 15, each slidable along a track 16, the trailing catch part being lockable in the track in the region where the pivoting of the window takes place, the leading catch part being lockable in the track in a more central region of the track, and the catch parts 14, 15 being shaped and arranged to interact such that when the window is pivoted into its fully opened position, the leading catch part releases the trailing catch part 14 so that the whole slide assembly can be slid along the track, permitting the window 10 to carry out translational movement with respect to the frame 11 but once the window 10 has undergone translational movement into a more central region of the window frame, the leading catch part 15 moves into its locked position in the track, such that applying pivoting movement to the window in the closing direction causes reaction forces to be generated from the leading catch part 15, in turn causing the trailing catch part 14 to slide back to its original position, the overall effect of this being that the window can be pivoted closed without any additional manual operations, even from its more central position within the frame.
Patent GB-2426357-A (GB)
Title: Pwm cycloconverter input voltage detection method and device
Inventor: YAMAMOTO EIJI
IPC: H02M5/297
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: There are provided a method and a device for detecting input voltage of a PWM cycloconverter which can continue stable operation even when a sudden fluctuation occurs in a power source voltage. The PWM cycloconverter includes: an input power source voltage phase detector (41) for detecting the phase of a 3-phase AC power source; a quasi-DC bus voltage detector (42) for detecting the intensity of the 3-phase AC power source; an input voltage upper and lower limit calculator (43) for calculating upper and lower limits of the input voltage according to the output of the quasi-DC bus voltage detector, and voltage comparator (46) for comparing the voltage value detected by the quasi-DC bus voltage detector to the upper and lower limits calculated by the input voltage upper and lower limit calculator. The output of the voltage comparator is adjusted so that the voltage value detected by the quasi-DC bus voltage detector is within the upper and lower limits calculated by the input voltage upper and lower limit calculator.
Patent GB-2439729-A (GB)
Title: Game device
Inventor: LI LAISUO
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: A game device includes an enclosure (2), a first key (11), and a second key (12). The enclosure (2) defines a first through-hole, and a second through-hole adjacent the first through hole in a surface thereof. The first key (11) is received in the first through-hole. A top of the first key (11) is higher than the surface of the enclosure (2). The second key (12) is received in the second through-hole. A top of the second key (12) is lower than the surface of the enclosure (2). The top of the second key (12) may be provided at a level aligned with the surface of the enclosure (2).
Patent GB-2443243-A (GB)
Title: Device, system and method for processing a sample
Inventor: LEE HELEN HWAI-AN
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: A device for the processing of a sample comprises a location apparatus, a processing chamber for receiving the sample and a plurality of reagent chambers. The reagent chambers have openings defined in the location apparatus. The processing chamber is movable relative to the reagent chambers to enable sequential communication with each reagent chamber in turn such that each reagent chamber communicates with the procesing chamber when its associated opening is disposed in overlapping relationship with the processing chamber opening; methods and systems for processing a sample using such a device. Also claimed is a device for processing and analysing biological samples using lyophilised reagents comprising at least one processing chamber which is sealed from the external environment, wherein the lyophilised reagents are preloaded into the device prior to despatch to a user.
Patent GB-2433601-A (GB)
Title: Dual sensor air quality monitor
Inventor: BURRINGTON ATKINSON
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: An air quality monitor having two sensors deployed in a Wheatstone bridge circuit returns a single sign indication of atmospheric impurity regardless of whether the impurity gas is of the oxidizing or reducing type. Each sensor employs a gas sensitive N-type or P-type material that exhibits a response in the form of a change in electrical resistance of the material in the presence of a gas and that exhibits a negligible response to changes in the humidity of the atmosphere. A powder is dried and calcined and the result is ground into a fine powder and pressed into a desired shape to make the gas sensitive material. Adding a binder during the pressing and firing the shaped powder results in a gas sensitive material with porosity. Gas is flowed to the sensors and the resulting change in resistance is measured and returned as a single sign indication of atmospheric impurity.
Patent GB-2445030-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held graphic recognition devices
Inventor: LOUTTIT DUNCAN RICHARD
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A hand-held device for recognising markings on a substrate 217 has a body 101 that has light emitter 209, light detector 203, an analyser for the detected light 103, and light shield 105 for shielding the light detector 203 from ambient light. The analyser 103 is able to determine whether or not the directed light is incident upon the markings on the substrate 217. The light shield 105 preferably comprises a nib assembly of a cylindrical tube through which the light from the light emitter 209 and the reflected light passes. There may be light focusing means, possibly including two spaced apart apertures (401, 403, Fig 4) or a lens and light modulating means. A visual, audio or tactile signal is preferably output as a result of the analysis and the analysis result may be stored. There may be a contact switch 211 for activating the device when it is in contact with a substrate 217.
Patent GB-2445935-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container
Inventor: PARNELL DONOVAN LLOYD
IPC: B65D6/16
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: The box has inter locking sliding panels that can be detached and collapsed to a flat pack, with the advantage of not using screws, bolts, separate fasteners or bayonet engagement means.
Patent GB-2433763-A (GB)
Title: Improved hanging apparatus and method
Inventor: HOWLETT PAUL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2005-10-10
Abstract: Apparatus, such as a liner, adapted to be hung in a downhole tubular such as casing is described. The apparatus includes one or more circumferentially distributed abrasive portions, arranged to be movable radially outwards by a dimple former or an expander. In an embodiment, the abrasive portions are provided on disks (21) movable in recesses (20) in the outer diameter (19) of the apparatus being hung. In an embodiment, the apparatus is hung by operating a dimple former provided on the running tool.
Patent GB-2438068-A (GB)
Title: Device for lifting a building panel having a top rail
Inventor: SMITH STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: B66C1/62
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A device 10 for lifting a building panel 12 of a timber framed building into an erected position where the building panel has a top rail 22. The device consists of a body 14 having a first portion 16 preferably provided with an aperture 18 to engage a hook of a lifting apparatus, a second portion 20 extending from the first portion for engaging the top rail of the building panel, and releasable retaining means 28 for retaining the second portion in engagement with said top rail. There is preferably also a third portion 26 disposed between the second portion and the aperture in the first portion, which has a boss 32 with an internally screw-threaded bore 34 into which an externally screw-threaded shaft 36 is inserted. The shaft has an arm 38 that engages the external surface 40 of the panel.
Patent GB-2438312-A (GB)
Title: A high frequency CMOS cascode receiver amplifier
Inventor: LOGANATHAN NANDI
IPC: H03F3/195
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: A high frequency low noise amplifier comprises an NMOS cascode stage 214 with a resonant load 212 to provide selectivity. An output PMOS buffer 216 isolates the tuned circuit 212 and the cascode amplifier from the output circuit. The LNA has a large power gain and an improved 1dB compression point while maintaining a low noise figure. The preffered circuit is simple and inexpensive. The amplifier gain may be varied by changing the bias voltage of the input transistor M1, and hence the cascode amplifier current, in response to an RSSI signal. A differential arrangement is described (figure 5).