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Patent GB-2422093-A (GB)
Title: Power up switching arrangement for cleaning head of a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: FREDERICKSON CLIVE JAMES
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner 1 has a cleaning head 13 having an agitator in the form of a brush bar 15 which, in the embodiment has a dedicated motor [18] [fig.2]. The vacuum cleaner has dirt and dust separating means 8, a suction motor 6 for driving a fan 5. The user can switch off the agitator motor 18 when this is not required, by means of switch 7. The invention resides in that there is a main switch 23 for switching on the suction motor and in that when this is switched on, the agitator is automatically started too, regardless of its state when the cleaner was last used. This ensures optimal cleaning in case the user has forgotten that the agitator had been previously switched off.
Patent GB-2422905-A (GB)
Title: Bore liner for MRI system with improved electrical breakdown strength
Inventor: ATKINS ANDREW FARQUHAR
IPC: G01R33/385
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a material for the construction of external coverings accessible by humans or animals. The coverings may enclose high voltage, high frequency apparatus, for example in MRI systems (fig. 1), where coils may operate in air or gas at a pressure lower than atmospheric pressure, to reduced acoustic noise. The covering provides for increased breakdown voltage between the high voltage source and the patient, by adaptation of materials and structures. The covering comprises a tray shaped element 32 closed by a porous covering 34, defining an enclosed cavity 38. The cavity may contain foils 39 of an electrically non-conductive material, for acoustic damping. The cavity 38 is at atmospheric pressure due to the pores 36. In use, the covering carries a greater proportion Vs of the RF voltage Vrf (fig.2) across it, thereby reducing the voltage Vg across the gap 22 (which is at low pressure) and reducing likelihood of breakdown.
Patent GB-2423126-A (GB)
Title: Rotating device for unblocking drains
Inventor: GOODRED ROGER CHARLES
IPC: E03F9/00
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: A tool for unblocking drains comprises a part which is inserted in a drain hole and rotated to clear an obstruction in said drain hole. The tool may be rotated by an electric drill, and may comprise a first elongate piece of material 12 with a second piece of material 14 attached either rigidly or flexibly at a distal end thereof. The second piece of material may be attached to the first by means of a hinge 15, 16. The second piece of material may be thinner or less resilient than the first.
Patent GB-2413121-A (GB)
Title: Cord reel assembly
Inventor: PARK JOUNG-SOO
IPC: H02G11/02
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A cord reel assembly 40 for installation within an electronic device comprises a cord reel 41 body rotatably mounted within the electronic device, a brake member 60 capable of contacting and restraining the cord reel body, a manipulation lever 50 coupled to the brake member which is movable from a first position in which the brake member contacts and restrains the cord reel body to a second position in which the cord reel is free to rotate and a damper 80 operatively connected to the manipulation lever such that the movement of the brake lever from the second position to the first position is slowed in such a way that the user need only press and release the manipulation lever once to rewind any cable which has been drawn off the cord reel body.
Patent GB-2412874-A (GB)
Title: Deep vein thrombosis treatment device using DC currents
Inventor: FAKHRI OMAR
IPC: A61N1/26
Filed: 2005-04-04
Abstract: An electric device 1 is provided to minimise the incidence of deep vein thrombosis. The device is arranged to pass DC current through the legs of the person to improve circulation, the device comprising a first electrode 14 arranged to be placed in contact with the leg portion or foot of one leg, a second electrode 15 arranged to be placed in contact with the lower portion or foot of the other leg and a direct current power supply 9 arranged to be connected between the two electrodes for causing an electrical current to flow around the legs of the person. The device may have a timer to limit the treatment time and may reverse the polarity of the dc once at the mid-point of the treatment. The device may be incorporated into an aircraft seat and the electrodes may contact the soles of the feet.
Patent GB-2425599-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for testing a pressure sensor
Inventor: ALLEN NIGEL VAUGHAN
IPC: G01L27/00
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A pressure sensor adapted to monitor, and provide a signal output as a function of, air pressure developed in an interior of a container during charging of the container with air-fluidised particulate material is tested remotely by providing an enclosed chamber (16) communicating with the pressure sensor (18) and adapted to communicate with an upper region of the interior of the container (2) by means of a porous element (22). The porous element is adapted to permit two-way pressurised air flow thereacross between the interior of the container and the enclosed chamber at a predetermined restricted flow rate while substantially preventing transfer of the particulate material thereacross. A test pulse of air is injected at a predetermined pressure into the enclosed chamber (16) for sensing by the pressure sensor (18). Functional operability of the pressure sensor is verified if the resultant signal output therefrom is representative of a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure and less than the predetermined pressure.
Patent GB-2427693-A (GB)
Title: Detecting an agent in the air using aircraft deployable sensor probes
Inventor: MACLEOD-ASH NICK
IPC: B64C39/02
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: The dispersal of an agent in the air (e.g. a biological warfare agent) is detected using a plurality of sensing devices 15 deployed from an aerospace vehicle such as a helicopter (10 figure 1). Each sensing probe 15 includes a GPS receiver 38, a sensor 35 for detecting the presence of an agent in the air, a processor for creating data and a transmitter 39 for transmitting the data to a remote unit (e.g. on the aircraft or a ground based station). The remote unit (40, figure 1) collects data from the sensing devices 15 and analyses the data. The sensors may detect agent concentration and identify the agent in addition to detecting its presence. Each device 15 also has a means of slowing its decent such as a parachute or wing 16. During deployment of the probes 15 they are changed from an inactive stowed condition to an active deployed condition. An agent sensor (42, figure 1) may also be provided on the aircraft fuselage, in a position where it is exposed to a flow of air as the aircraft flies. The agent may biological, chemical, radiological or nuclear particle etc.
Patent GB-2417940-A (GB)
Title: Combined birthday candle and match package
Inventor: BINGHAM VICTORIA J
IPC: A24F15/00
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A combined birthday candle and match package wherein a box having front 2, back 3, end 6, 7 and side 4, 5 walls is provided with a plurality of matches 3a integral and co-planar with the back wall. Perforations 3b are provided between the matches and the back wall so that the matches can be individually torn from the back wall. A match striking surface 7b is provided on an end wall. The front wall may include a window portion 2a, and the back wall may include a foldable (3f, Figure 4) for covering the matches. The box contains a plurality of birthday candles (8, Figure 2).
Patent GB-2429231-A (GB)
Title: Ladder having anti-slip means on rails
Inventor: EASTMENT PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: E06C7/08
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: Stability with regard to ladder use is important particularly when the ladder is used in relation to such activities as window cleaning. Unfortunately, recent use of plastic and in particular uPVC window frames renders the normal friction engagement between the ladder and the sill of a window as less reliable and therefore the potential for ladder topple and slide increases. By provision of a contact edge (22) within the rail (21) of the ladder such topple and slide movement of the ladder upon plastic window sills is resisted. The contact edge (22) may be formed of an elastomeric material e.g rubber. The contact edge (22) may be provided along the entire length of the rails (21) and may be ribbed in the direction of the rail (21).
Patent GB-2420264-A (GB)
Title: An antiskid safety crampon applicable to numerous shoe types
Inventor: PARK WAN DO
IPC: A43C15/02
Filed: 2005-10-14
Abstract: An antiskid safety crampon 1 includes a spike pad 20 of a elastic material such as foamed or expended resin or rubber provided with a plurality of spikes 10, a hook formed in the spike pad 20 in a single body with the spike pad 20 to be fixably hooked over shoes, a limb band 30 oriented from four edges of the spike pad 20 toward the external contour of the shoe, and a ring band 40 inscribed in a front end of the limb band 30, wherein the spike pad 20-, the hook, the limb band 30 and the ring band 40 are formed from an elastic material in a single body with one another. The safety crampon 1 allows a user to safely climb mountains and/or safely walk on a slippery surface.
Patent GB-2427764-A (GB)
Title: Determining a battery mode of an integrated circuit
Inventor: MAY MARCUS W
IPC: G11C5/14
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: An integrated circuit 100 coupled to a battery 102 comprises first and second DC to DC converters 108, 110, a converter control module 106 and a battery detect pin 116. The first and second DC-DC converters are arranged in a first and second selectable configuration corresponding to a selected battery mode determined in response to the input received at the battery detect pin. The battery mode is selected from at least three different available battery modes according to the type of battery connected. The available battery modes may correspond to lithium ion, alkaline or AA batteries. The DC-DC converters may be configured as buck or boost converters.
Patent GB-2432790-A (GB)
Title: A wound dressing with active ingredients
Inventor: RICHARDSON DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A wound dressing in which active ingredients are administered to a wound by a multistage, multi-step sequential application. The dressing has a layered structure of selected medical products which may be activated by contact with wound exudates. The layers may be obtained by the use of micro-spheres incorporated into a single coating layer, a multiple coating of single layers, or a combination of coatings and non-woven base materials. The micro-spheres comprise a sheath and a core, with the sheath formed from haemostat Alginate and the core containing anti-bacterial honey. The base material may contain a silver anti-bacterial ingredient. The dressing may include a low adherent contact layer such as a perforated film and a water repellent layer such as polyurethane film on the side opposing the wound contact side.
Patent GB-2430683-A (GB)
Title: Bracket for supporting a beam
Inventor: JNR STUART CROSSLEY
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2006-02-10
Abstract: A bracket (20) temporarily supports an end of a first beam adjacent a side of a second beam (14) and a method relating thereto. The bracket comprises one or two attachment plates (24) for attaching the bracket to a support or the second beam and a support plate providing a support surface (30) in order for the end of the first beam and the second beam to be temporarily and/or permanently supported thereon and for the first beam to be held substantially coplanar with the second beam and for the first beam to extend in a longitudinal direction at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the second beam.
Patent GB-2435084-A (GB)
Title: Cladding for elongate flexible member
Inventor: BEESLEY RICHARD AUSTIN
IPC: F16L11/18
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: A cladding assembly 12 for an elongate flexible member such as an underwater pipe, cable or riser 10 has a series of cladding members 14 arranged end-to-end along the riser. The two ends (20; fig 2) of each cladding member are preferably formed into a part-spherical shape, and are each received in a complementarily-shaped part-spherical socket (34,36; fig. 2) in a securing collar 16. The cladding members 14 are pivotable with respect to the securing collars 16, which allows the cladding assembly 12 as a whole to flex with the riser. The cladding members 14 preferably include buoyant material (24; fig 2), and are tubular in cross-section.
Patent GB-2436582-A (GB)
Title: Geothermal energy pile / foundation
Inventor: AMIS ANTHONY WILLIAM
IPC: E02D5/34
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A technique for installing geothermal pipe-work 7 in foundation elements such as piles involves the use of a coupling means 11 to couple said pipe-work 7 to a longitudinal installation member 8 . This allows said pipe-work 7 to be plunged into wet concrete so as to install the pipe-work 7 to a required depth upon which point the installation member 8 may be decoupled and retrieved. The technique is said to be useful in forming geothermal piles by continuous flight auger techniques.
Patent GB-2448674-A (GB)
Title: Target for indicating hits in fencing
Inventor: PARTON DENIS
IPC: A63B69/02
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: A target for fencing or similar sport comprises a button or similar device which may be worn over or under the fencer's clothing. A hit detection means is included, connected to a display which shows by means of lights that a hit has been detected. The target may be touch sensitive and include a buzzer.
Patent GB-2426379-A (GB)
Title: Display device mith metal-organic mixed layer anodes
Inventor: AZIZ HANY
IPC: H01L51/52
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: An organic light emitting device 10 comprises an anode 12, a cathode 16, and a luminescent region 14 disposed between the anode 12 and the cathode 16, wherein the anode comprises a metal-organic mixed layer operatively combined with an electron-accepting material. An anode may comprise a mixture of a metal-organic mixed layer and an electron-accepting material within a single layer of the anode. Alternatively, the anode may have a multilayer configuration comprising a metal-organic mixed layer, wherein the buffer layer comprises an electron-accepting material and optionally a hole transport material.
Patent GB-2432829-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing container for recycling
Inventor: MYERSCOUGH MARTIN
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: The container 1 is of the bag-in-shell type comprising a hollow shell with a container body 2 and a dispensing aperture 6, with a waterproof bag 4 enclosed by the shell. The open end of the bag extends through the dispensing aperture or neck of the shell and is secured on the outside portion of the neck by adhesive 8. The shell can be made of a plurality of parts that are joined together to form the housing for the bag and the bag is connected to the shell via rupturable portions to facilitate separation and recycling operations. The shell and the bag can be made from biodegradable materials which can be provided with an accelerator to promote the degradation. The neck of the bag can further be folded along a line (79, Fig. 7a) to create a sharp fold to seal the container.
Patent GB-2439271-A (GB)
Title: A nesting set of saucepans, with nesting lids and handles
Inventor: THOMSON GAVIN
IPC: A47J36/06
Filed: 2006-06-24
Abstract: The complete saucepan range comprises a large saucepan 2, into which successively smaller saucepans 3, 4 and 5 can be fully nested so that the set is entirely within the envelope of the largest saucepan. Respective handles 7, 10, 13, 16 and lids 8, 11, 14, 17 of the saucepans are also nested. The lids include hollow, central knobs 26, 28, 30, 32 for lifting which nest within one another. Each handle has a hole 19 etc for hanging of that saucepan. Handles 7, 10, 13 include location pins 18, 20, 22 which engage in the holes of respective adjacent handles to align the saucepans when nested.
Patent GB-2428241-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric material
Inventor: BRITLAND STEPHEN T
IPC: C08F8/00
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A method of forming microtopographical features in the surface of a polymeric material, such as a cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol is described. The polymeric material may be hydrated. The polymeric material comprising microtopographical features may be derivatised in predetermined positions.
Patent GB-2428920-A (GB)
Title: Optical amplifier with at least two pumping lasers and one controller for each pumping laser
Inventor: OLWAY ALAN
IPC: H04B10/17
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: An apparatus for amplifying optical communications systems is provided in which one or more amplifier modules, each containing an optical amplifier and at least two pump lasers, are optically isolated from a plurality of control modules. Each control module controls a single pump laser in one or more of the amplifier modules. A control module can thus be removed without disabling any amplifier module, while the plurality of pump lasers in each amplifier module allow for effective operation even if one of the pump lasers should fail. The pump lasers in each module are controlled by a master-slave relationship, whereby the master pump laser is adjusted to optimise overall output, while the slave laser(s) are adjusted to equalize the power output of the lasers. The invention may be applied in a bidirectional system, in which case one amplifier module is provided for each communication direction, but the amplifier modules can share controllers.
Patent GB-2430977-A (GB)
Title: A supercharger and air inlet assembly for a V-type internal combustion engine
Inventor: MORRISON STUART
IPC: F02M35/10
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: A supercharger and air inlet assembly 16 for mounting between the cylinder heads of a V8 engine comprises a supercharger 17, a pair of air inlet casings 18, 19 and a top cover 21, the air inlet casings having outlet ports which align with inlet ports in the cylinder heads. The supercharger 17 has a rotor casing 22, the upper sides of which extend upwards to form a peripheral wall 24 where each inlet casing 18, 19 is fastened to the rotor casing by setscrews 48. Each inlet casing 18, 19 is also secured to the rotor casing 22 by another setscrew 51 located between two casing outlet ports to further secure each inlet casing 18, 19 to the rotor casing 22 at a position on the rotor casing where there is a transverse wall. The arrangement allows the use of a relatively simple casting for the supercharger rotor casing 22 which simplifies manufacture and minimises thermal stresses since relatively little constraint is placed on the walls of the rotor casing 22.
Patent GB-2432420-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for extracting a swab
Inventor: ABRAHAM-FUCHS KLAUS
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: A device for extracting a sample from a swab comprises a cavity 5 into which a sample carrier 7 carrying the swab may be introduced. The sample carrier can be the cotton-wool part of a cotton bud whose end 9 is broken off, and the sample is then sealed in the cavity by a cover 15. Liquid, e.g. distilled water, can be introduced into the cavity from a reservoir 25 via a liquid inlet 21 connected to the cavity and the liquid 261 may be removed from the cavity via at least one liquid outlet 23. The outlet 23 has an interface suitable for connection to a microfluid system. This process lends itself to extensive automation because the device forms a cartridge 1 that can be connected to an analysis system.
Patent GB-2444945-A (GB)
Title: Low voltage light emitting diode festive light array
Inventor: STEHLE TARQUIN ANDREW
IPC: F21S4/00
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A low voltage festive decorative light array, comprising a mains power supply transformer plug with integral plug and cables to power by direct current light emitting diodes for display with integral light flasher to control the speed of flashing of the lights for such things as Christmas trees.
Patent GB-2446229-A (GB)
Title: An electrical vehicle battery system
Inventor: MUGHAL HUMAYUN AKHTER
IPC: H01M50/517
Filed: 2007-02-05
Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical vehicle battery system comprising a battery base unit (20) and one or more stackable supplemental battery unit (30) that may be joined thereto. The base unit (20) has a housing, an electrical storage cell within that housing, and mounting means (22, 23) to connect the base unit to the electrical vehicle and to provide electrical power. The base unit further comprises connection means (25, 35, 36,) by which one or more supplemental battery unit may be attached to an upper surface of the base unit to supply electrical energy thereto. The supplemental battery unit has connection means which cooperate with those of the base unit. Further equivalent supplemental battery units may be attached to the top of the supplemental battery unit (30). A load bearing surface (21) is defined by the battery system thereby to support cargo on the vehicle.
Patent GB-2435579-A (GB)
Title: Cables
Inventor: HEAD PHILIP
IPC: H01B1/02
Filed: 2007-05-14
Abstract: A cable for suspended disposition in a borehole or the like for supplying electrical power, has a conducting member which is part of the load bearing system, or even carries the majority of the tensile stress on the cable. The conducting member comprises copper-clad steel or beryllium-copper alloy. The conducting member may include two or more separate electrically insulated conductors.
Patent GB-2450368-A (GB)
Title: Haemorrhoid seat
Inventor: MAURELLO JOHN
IPC: A47C7/14
Filed: 2007-06-21
Abstract: The adjustable seat 05 has a hard, firm surface or surfaces 10, 45 designed to treat haemorrhoids. The hard, firm surface of the seat is designed to place positive pressure on the area surrounding a haemorrhoid so as to develop a negative pressure within the body which causes the body to draw the haemorrhoids back up into the body. The surfaces have at least one track into which a rail(s) 20, 25 fit to slidably attach the surfaces together. The seat may also comprise blocks (fig 2) configured to fit within the gap between the surfaces to make this gap smaller. The seat may also be a one-piece structure (fig 4) or in the shape of a toilet seat (figs 5 and 6), both of which have structures to accommodate the blocks.
Patent GB-2439835-A (GB)
Title: Packaging of doses of product
Inventor: PARMAR CHANDRA
IPC: A47F1/02
Filed: 2007-07-03
Abstract: Doses of material such as particulate material are formed by dispensing material from a dispensing means 16 into an array of recesses 46 of a dosing member 18. The recesses may be through-holes closed beneath by a plate 50 having apertures 52 which may be brought into alignment with the recesses 46 to transfer the doses into containers beneath. The dispensing means 16 may be movable in direction A relative to the dosing member 18 such as by means of an hydraulic ram arrangement 44. A retail unit may comprise a plurality of such containers of doses of different particulate materials in respective apertures, with a printed sheet forming a front surface of the unit giving information about the material adjacent to each container, Figures 8a and 8b.