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Patent GB-2420801-A (GB)
Title: Riser tensioner with lubricant reservoir
Inventor: ELLIS FIFE B
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: A tensioner for an offshore structure has inner and outer barrels engaging each other for movement between retracted and extended positions. The barrels are filled with gas pressure. A primary seal is located between the inner and outer barrels at the open end of the inner barrel. A secondary seal is located between the inner and outer barrels adjacent the open end of the outer barrel. An annular lubricant reservoir is mounted to an interior wall surface of the inner barrel at the open end of the inner barrel. A lubricant port extends from the lubricant reservoir through the inner barrel to a high pressure side of the primary seal for dispensing lubricant between the inner and outer barrels. A fill tube leads from the reservoir to the exterior of the inner barrel for replenishing lubricant.
Patent GB-2420758-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat side airbag with deployment guide secured to seat wires
Inventor: TRACHT MICHAEL L
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A vehicle seat component includes a side air bag module (18) mounted on a frame (24) within a trim cover (34) that also covers a seat pad (30). An air bag guide (44) includes flexible inner and outer panels (46,48) that extend between a release seam (36) of the trim cover (34) and the air bag module (18) to provide a guiding function to an air bag (42) thereof as it is inflated upon deployment so as to project outwardly through the release seam (36) for use. Inner extremities (52,56) of the flexible inner and outer panels (46,48) are respectively secured by first and second connectors (68,70) to attachment wires (64,66) that are molded in situ within the seat pad (36) at spaced locations from each other.
Patent GB-2434782-A (GB)
Title: Sailboat tiller
Inventor: BEDELL PAUL
IPC: B63H25/08
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: A carbon fibre sailboat tiller 1, in particular for a sailboat 20 having a traveller rope 30 which passes across the tiller, has a midsection 4 comprising an elongate, rounded ridge 6 on its upper surface (5, fig 2A) and a corresponding, inverted V-shaped groove (9, fig 2D) on its lower surface (8, fig 2D). The ridge defines a ramped profile which minimises interference with the traveller block assembly 31', while the groove defines re-entrant surfaces (10,10' fig 2D) which stiffen the tiller and allow its vertical profile as well as its clearance from the deck 32 to be reduced. Preferably the midsection of the tiller is widened laterally, and the ridge and recess extend for between 50% and 67% of the total length of the tiller.
Patent GB-2434825-A (GB)
Title: A detachable mortar board and a support for attachment to a scaffold pole.
Inventor: PRENTICE KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: E04F21/02
Filed: 2006-02-07
Abstract: A detachable mortar board 1 comprises a rectangular tray with three upright sides 2, 3, 4 and a downward sloping off loading side 5. The side opposing this offloading side is a reinforced back 4b which has a centrally placed vertical aperture 6. This aperture is mated with a vertical pivot pin 7 which is fixed to a clamping means 8. In use the clamping means is used to secure the device to a support such as a scaffold pipe or builder's stand or trestle. The mounting arrangement allows for the tray to be pivotally moved side to side, easily detached and repositioned.
Patent GB-2419379-A (GB)
Title: Engine valve clearance adjusting method
Inventor: KATOU FUMIO
IPC: F01L1/20
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To solve the problem that a technique which allows anyone to adjust a tappet clearance in an engine valve without requiring a special skill sometimes fails to provide an accurate adjustment since the abutment seat of a digital gauge for detecting a displacement magnitude is not a rocker arm itself and since the abutment position is deviated from the axis of an adjusting screw, thus requiring a readjustment or the like. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] In a method for adjusting/confirming the tappet clearance between a rocker arm adjusting screw and a valve stem, the adjusting screw is driven in until the face of the valve stem is separate from the valve seat, whereupon the adjusting screw is loosened for retraction while measuring the torque, so as to find the adjustment origin on the basis of the measured torque value, and the adjusting screw is loosened from the thus-found adjustment origin, thereby confirming by an amount corresponding to a clearance set specified value from the thus-found adjustment origin, thereby confirming this clearance set specified value by a displacement gauge.
Patent GB-2437317-A (GB)
Title: Flash apparatus
Inventor: MARCHANT STEVE JOHN
IPC: H05B41/34
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A flash apparatus 10 includes a plurality of first capacitors 16 of a first specification, connectable to a power source 18, and a second capacitor 32 of a second, different specification. The flash apparatus 10 includes switching means for selectively connecting each first capacitor 16 to the second capacitor 32 so that the second capacitor 32 may be charged by that first capacitor 16, a flash provider 20, capable of producing a flash of light when activated, and a trigger arrangement 34 for causing the second capacitor 32 to discharge to the flash provider 20 thereby activating the flash provider 20. The flash apparatus 10 further includes a controller 18 for controlling the switching means and the trigger arrangement 34 such that the second capacitor 32 may be charged from a selected one of the first capacitors 16 and discharged to the flash provider 20.
Patent GB-2423937-A (GB)
Title: Orthodontic appliance
Inventor: TAN KOK LIANG
IPC: A61C7/14
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to an orthodontic appliances, particularly a bracket, comprising a base portion adapted for bonding to a surface of a tooth, a body portion extending from the base portion and having an archwire receiving means having a first part (3) which has at least a first dimension substantially adapted to receive a portion of an archwire (4) and having a second part comprising a narrowing portion (2) having a second dimension substantially more narrow than the first dimension.
Patent GB-2426221-A (GB)
Title: Dust catching device
Inventor: NICOLANTONIO ALDO DI
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: A dust catching device has an attachment element 10 which is provided to catch abraded material which is produced by a hand machine tool 12, in particular a hand drilling machine, at a workpiece (14, fig 3). The attachment element 10 comprises a handle element 16 for holding the attachment element 10 at the workpiece (14, fig. 3). A dust container 20 may be integrated into the handle element 16, and an extraction device 24 may be connected to the attachment element 10, such as via an extraction hose 50. A guide device 18 may be provided to guide the hand power tool 12. A spring mechanism 42, a depth stop 44, an inclination sensor unit 30 or a measuring unit 57 may also be provided.
Patent GB-2428227-A (GB)
Title: Packaging of cleaning tablets
Inventor: WEGNER ANDREAS
IPC: B65D75/00
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: Packaging 1 for a cleaning tablet comprises a wrapper 10 for enclosing a cleaning tablet 3. When loaded with one or more tablets 3, the packaging measures at least 40mm in a first dimension and at least 30mm in a second dimension which extends substantially perpendicularly to the first dimension. Thus, the packaging 1 can not fit in a child's mouth. To help maintain the dimensions of the package, it may be filled with gas or contain a rigid support member (21, Figure 3). The tablets may comprise detergent and/or water-softening compositions for use in clothes or dish washing machines.
Patent GB-2439920-A (GB)
Title: Monitor support structure
Inventor: CHEN WEN-CHUN
IPC: F16M11/12
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: A monitor support structure comprises a clamping unit 1, a rotatable arm 2, a support arm 3, a pivotal connecting unit (4), a linking rod 5, and a shiftable unit 6. The clamping unit 1 can be fixed to a tabletop and has a support pillar 11 pivotally connected to the rotatable arm 2. The pivotal connecting unit (4) allows the support arm 3 to shift upward or downward for adjusting the tilt angle of an LCD monitor. Elastic devices (47) provide the elastic force for pulling the support arm 3 downward so as to share the weight of the monitor. Moreover, the linking rod can balance the weight of the monitor for steadily supporting the monitor. The support arm has two lateral plates 31 and clamping plates 32 for coupling with the connecting unit. At one end the linking rod slides within symmetric long slots 311 in the lateral plates and is pivotally connected to the connecting unit at its other end.
Patent GB-2427817-A (GB)
Title: A load control waste/cycle container
Inventor: SINGLETON TERENCE
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: A waste container includes a sleeve (1) of hollow elongate structure, the sleeve (1) has spaced apart crimp portals (2) at each entrance (3) interspaced by creased bend lines running at right angles from one entrance edge to the other. The sleeve structure is formed from a rectangular sheet of flexible material such as cardboard by joining the sheet ends by adhesive or staple means. With the container in an upright position a liner (6) may be inserted and draped over the entrance (3) and the liner (6) tucked into the crimp portals (2). A designated waste and load indicator lid (7) added. When waste is placed in the liner (6) the increasing load exceeds the resistance of the crimp portals and the liner raises the load indicator lid (7) and the liner (6), is released to the floor. The operative may then turn the container over for reuse and remove the controlled load.
Patent GB-2431676-A (GB)
Title: Portable and collapsible borehole forming or/and sampling device
Inventor: JOHNSTON ANDREW
IPC: E21B15/00
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: Apparatus for use in the formation of a borehole and/or sampling from a borehole is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a base unit (10) including a winch (20) and a support frame (30). The support frame (30) has a boom (40) that is pivotally mounted to the base unit (10), a plurality of support legs (31,32,33) that each extend between the ground and the boom (40) in an operable configuration of the support frame (30), and means (56) for supporting and guiding a suspension cable (50) at an elevated position relative to the base unit (10). The support frame (30) is collapsible from the operable configuration to a stowed configuration in which the support frame (30) is carried by the base unit (10). The base unit may be provided with wheels or tracks to provide mobility. In the operable configuration, the support legs and the boom preferably form a tripod structure.
Patent GB-2427573-A (GB)
Title: Removal of particulate matter from a flow stream
Inventor: KARBO JOHNNY
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus and associated method for removing particulate matter from a flow stream. The apparatus includes an evaporator (29) for creating a concentrated phase from the flow stream, the concentrated phase containing particulate matter. A separator includes means (60) for introducing a flocculant into the concentrated phase so as to agglomerate particulate matter by flocculation. The agglomerated particulate matter is separated from the concentrated phase in the separator (30). Means are provided for returning the concentrated phase, absent the separated particulate matter, to the evaporator (29), and for removing the flow stream, absent the separated particulate matter, from the evaporator (29).
Patent GB-2444100-A (GB)
Title: OFDM receiver that adaptively selects channel estimation techniques based on comparison of error metrics
Inventor: ANDERSON ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: H04L25/03
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to receivers for OFDM signals. Different channel estimation techniques (time/frequency axis interpolation) are superior for differing channel conditions (delay spread, range of Doppler frequencies). The invention derives channel estimates using a number of different techniques and then equalises the received data using each technique. The results are compared using some metric, such as modulation error rate, and the best result is selected for further processing. The process can be repeated to provide adaptive channel estimation. Various comparison algorithms are shown in figures 6-8.
Patent GB-2434231-A (GB)
Title: A method of syndicating a property
Inventor: HEWLETT MURRAY
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: A method of syndicating a property is described which includes the steps of: generating a rental income from at least one tenant of the property, obtaining surety on the property from at least one underwriter, obtaining a credit rating, from an independent rating agency based at least on the property and on the surety, defining a product which is based at least on the property and the credit rating, and marketing the product to at least one institutional investor.
Patent GB-2436401-A (GB)
Title: Labelling of a mains electrical switch or outlet
Inventor: LITCHFIELD HELENA
IPC: H01H9/02
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: A marker for enabling labelling of a mains electrical switch, or outlet, wherein said switch or outlet comprises a faceplate and an associated mounting box, comprises a body portion 12 comprising a substantially planar frame 16 and first and second locating portions 20, 20' for positioning the marker in first and second orientations relative to said switch, or outlet, in use. The marker further comprises a display portion 14, extending from said body portion for allowing display of information relating to said switch or outlet. The first and second locating portions extend inwardly from said frame to define a generally central aperture 18 therewith such that said central aperture has a widest dimension sufficient for said faceplate to be received through said central aperture, in use, thereby allowing said marker to be installed without disconnecting electrical wiring to said switch or outlet. Each locating portion includes a locating aperture 22, 22' aligned, in use, with both a mounting aperture of said mounting box and a corresponding mounting aperture of said faceplate. The display portion may have a detachable cover.
Patent GB-2436450-A (GB)
Title: Controlling participation in a communication session based upon a participation condition and the state of the session
Inventor: TAKAHASHI KAZUHIRO
IPC: H04W4/10
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: Participation in a communication session, e.g. Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC) or online games, is controlled using presence information of participation members 3A-3D and information of the session itself. A communication system, in which communication terminals 3A-3D are connected to each other through a network, registers presence information of the communication terminals 21, sets a participation condition for participating in the communication 11 (e.g. "two part-timers who are not busy at present" fig.4), manages communication information related to a state of the communication 12 (e.g. "the number of participants in the present session"), and controls participation in and separation from the communication of the communication terminals 13. Since not only the presence information of participants but also information of a communication session itself is used to control session participants, a participation control rule can set relevant conditions for more flexible group member participation.
Patent GB-2438761-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation device with a rotatable shutter
Inventor: MATTHEWS GEOFFREY
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: A ventilation device 1 comprises at least three closure parts 5 for closing an aperture (3, fig 1), the closure parts 5 being rotatably mounted adjacent the aperture (3) about pivot points 9 located round the periphery of the aperture (3), a drive means for moving the closure parts 5 between an open and closed position, and a fan 6 for driving air through the aperture (3) when the closure parts 5 are open. So that the closure parts 5 do not jam from collected dust and grease, they may have straight or curved abutting edges and do not slide over one another (iris type). A notch 10 engages a drive post 11 mounted on a drive member 12 comprising an annular structure slidably mounted in an annular track. The pivot points 9 are mounted on the same side of each closure part 5. A cog, rack and pinion or reduction gear, but preferably a wax actuator (13) may drive the driving member 12. A coil spring (16, fig 4) may be provided for closing the closure parts 5 after the wax actuator (13) has ceased to operate. A switch may be provided for operating the wax actuator (13) and the fan 6 and may form part of control module operating in response to temperature, humidity, a passive infra red sensor or with a timing schedule.
Patent GB-2438999-A (GB)
Title: Screening for substances that promote the activity or formation of LOXL
Inventor: CENIZO VALERIE
IPC: A61K36/9064
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: A method for screening for a substance which promotes the activity of an isoform of lysyl oxidase, and more particularly of the LOXL (lysyl oxidase-like) isoform comprising placing a test substance in contact with skin cells expressing LOXL, analysing the activity of LOXL and selecting substances that stimulate LOXL expression. Also claimed is a method for screening for a substance that promotes the formation of LOXL comprising placing a test substance in contact with cells capable of expressing LOXL and which have a decreased LOXL expression with respect to the level of LOXL expression in cells originating from infant foreskin and analysing the expression of LOXL.
Patent GB-2452960-A (GB)
Title: Optical device and method for generating an electrical signal with a wideband arbitrary waveform
Inventor: HEATON JOHN
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: A device 1 for generating an electrical signal with a wideband arbitrary waveform uses a plurality of continuous wave lasers 2, each producing light at a different wavelength. A plurality of optical modulators 4 receives an optical signal from one of the lasers 2 and modulates the optical signal in response to an electromagnetic signal. An optical combiner 6, ideally an arrayed waveguide grating, combines the optical signals received at its input ports into one output signal. Each input port of the optical combiner 6 is arranged to receive the output of an associated optical modulator 4 by an optical signal path 9, whereby each optical signal path 9 comprises an optical chopper 10, such as a pulse generator, for chopping the optical signal received from the modulator 4 into optical pulses. A photodetector 11 then receives the output of the optical combiner 11 and produces an electrical signal in response.
Patent GB-2453353-A (GB)
Title: Domestic Appliance
Inventor: BURLINGTON GEOFFREY MICHAEL
IPC: A47J19/02
Filed: 2007-10-03
Abstract: A juice extractor for extracting juice from fruit or vegetables is provided. The juice extractor comprises at least one wall (42) delimiting a cavity (38) for receiving fruit or vegetables (100). The cavity (38) is delimited by a deformable member (36) which is shaped so as substantially to surround the fruit or vegetables (100). This allows a compressive force to be applied to the fruit or vegetables (100) in an efficient and economical manner which applies an even load to the fruit or vegetables (100) so that the skin of the fruit or vegetables (100) is supported on all sides during pressing. This reduces the risk of the skin splitting and releasing zest or peel oil into the juice extracted from the fruit or vegetables (100). The deformable nature of the deformable member (36) also allows fruits or vegetables of different sizes and shapes to be accommodated in the cavity (38) so as to make the juice extractor (10) more versatile. The invention also provides a method of extracting juice from fruit or vegetables comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) introducing the fruit or vegetables (100) to a cavity (38) in a deformable member (36) so that the fruit or vegetables (100) is substantially surrounded by the deformable member (36); and <LI>(b) applying a pressing force to the deformable member (36) so as to cause deformation of the deformable member (36) so that the fruit or vegetables (100) are compressed. </SL>
Patent GB-2454490-A (GB)
Title: Method and composition for removal of hydrogen sulphide from gas
Inventor: LE MINH SON
IPC: B01D53/14
Filed: 2007-11-08
Abstract: A method for the removal of hydrogen sulphide from a gas comprises the steps of (i) contacting the gas with ferric hydroxide in water within a reactor under anaerobic conditions at a suitable pH and (ii) maintaining the ferric hydroxide concentration in the reactor at a predetermined value. The gas may be biogas generated during the digestion process of sewage sludge, and may be contacted with the iron hydroxide in situ. The pH may range from 5.5 to 9.0. The concentration of the ferric hydroxide in the reactor may by at least 5g/m3 and maintained by feeding additional amounts into the reactor at least once every 60 days. Also disclosed is a composition for use with the method which comprises a solution of ferric hydroxide in water wherein the solution comprises at least 8% ferric hydroxide expressed as iron on a dry basis and a minimum of 0.5% solids on a weight/volume basis.
Patent GB-2440887-A (GB)
Title: System and method for providing a distributed virtual mobility agent
Inventor: BEDEKAR ANAND S
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: An indication is received from the mobile station (114) indicating that the mobile station (114) is moving from an originating mobility agent (106) to a destination mobility agent (108). An identity of the destination mobility agent (108) is determined using the indication. Routing information is sent from the originating mobility agent (106) to the destination mobility agent (108) using the identity. Incoming data is routed to the mobile station (114) using the routing information.
Patent GB-2450191-A (GB)
Title: Door arrangement
Inventor: LUCAS JAMES
IPC: E06B7/32
Filed: 2007-12-22
Abstract: A door arrangement 10 comprises a first wing 12 adapted to be mounted within a door frame, a second wing 14 smaller than the first wing and mounted substantially within the first wing 12 and a third wing 16 smaller than the second wing 14 and mounted substantially within the second wing 14. The wings 12, 14, 16 can be hinged to open to either side of the door arrangement, and can open in a fan arrangement or a concertina arrangement. There may be provided a locking mechanism on the second and third wings. The wings may have stiles and the inner wings may be hinged to the stile of the outer wing. A fourth or fifth wing may also be provided. Each wing may contain a panel, which may be a mirror.
Patent GB-2450768-A (GB)
Title: Flush control system for a W.C. cistern
Inventor: FIDLER JOSEPH GEORGE
IPC: E03D1/14
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: A flush control system for a W.C. cistern comprises a siphon breaker valve mounted in a spare flush handle mounting hole in the front wall of a W.C. cistern tank. The valve comprises a vent pipe which extends between the hole and a siphon mounted within the cistern. The hole may be covered with finger or uncovered in order to allow air to enter the siphon and thus break the siphonic action during a flush cycle to terminate flushing.