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Patent GB-2426039-A (GB)
Title: Mixer tap
Inventor: FILTNESS ROGER
IPC: F16K11/00
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: A water tap assembly comprises a tap body 11, separate connections 12, 13, 14 for receiving supplies of hot water H, cold water C and filtered water F, a common discharge spout 15 mounted on the tap body and valve means 20, 24, 25 for controlling the supply of hot water H, cold water C and filtered water F from the tap body to the discharge spout 15. The discharge spout 15 has two separate discharge passages 16, 17 which lead to a common discharge outlet 18. A spray unit is coupled with the tap body and the assembly may route rinsing water to the spray unit.
Patent GB-2438647-A (GB)
Title: Automatic data selection and conversion
Inventor: RANGER JULIA
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-06-01
Abstract: Files stored on a computer are selected to transfer to external devices. The files are converted to the preferred format for the device to which they are to be copied based on information about the device. The files may be selected based on the type of file or based on a user selection. The selection may be based on the total size of the files to be transferred or based on date. The original file may be left on the computer and may be converted to a master file format. The conversion to a master file format may take place after the file has been converted for the external device a predetermined number of times. After conversion to a master file format, the original file may be deleted.
Patent GB-2431172-A (GB)
Title: Can-less sliver delivery apparatus
Inventor: SCHLICHTER STEFAN
IPC: B65H51/015
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: An apparatus on a spinning machine, for depositing fibre sliver, in which there is a delivery device 3 for delivering fibre sliver and a substantially planar receiving support surface 4 for receiving and collecting the fibre sliver in the form of a can-less fibre sliver package 5, the receiving support surface being substantially unenclosed, the receiving support surface and the delivery device being displaceable relative to one another, the receiving support surface being movable back and forth horizontally, and in which there is a device for displacing the collected fibre sliver in the form of a can-less fibre sliver package out of the depositing area. A storage device 30; 30a to 30f; 55a to 55c; 58; 25 (see also Figure 17), for example a belt storage means, is provided for receiving the fibre sliver package 5, on which the fibre sliver package is stably positionable.
Patent GB-2434720-A (GB)
Title: Electronic information device with event notification
Inventor: CLEMOW RICHARD DAVID
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A mobile electronic device is programmed so that when the device is running a an application and an event occurs that the device needs to notify the user about, then the device alters the visual and/or sonic behavior of the application according to a predefined event notification profile. The user can select a desired event notification profile from a menu of available profiles stored in the device. For example, the event notification profile could be graphics and/or audio in the application gently fading to an alternative state using a pre-defined transition effect.
Patent GB-2446597-A (GB)
Title: Radial flow turbine control
Inventor: FINNIGAN BEN
IPC: F01D17/12
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: A radial flow gas turbine has a scroll 5 surrounding a turbine wheel 1, the scroll 5 having a first inlet arranged to direct gases from a gas supply manifold in a first direction A around the scroll 5. A valve 7 is movable to open or close a second inlet 6 in response to the gas pressure in the manifold, the second inlet 6 being arranged to direct gases from the gas supply manifold in a second, opposite, direction B around the scroll 5, thereby controlling the increase in rotational speed of the turbine wheel 1 as the volume of gases passing there through increases above a predetermined level. A second, smaller, scroll (11, figures 2, 3) may be provided in parallel with the scroll 5, the second scroll (11) having an inlet permanently in communication with the gas supply manifold. In this arrangement the first and second inlets of the scroll 5 may both be closed by valve 7 and all of the gas from the manifold supplied to the second scroll (11).
Patent GB-2448321-A (GB)
Title: Home and office video welcoming alerts
Inventor: SAVVA SAVVAS
IPC: G11B31/00
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A device at a home, flat or office enables visitors to leave visual or audio messages for the occupier. Stored messages may be retrieved via wired or wireless communication systems and may make use of a PC, the Internet, a mobile phone or other multimedia methods. The device may be configured to play different pre-defined messages according events defined by the home owner. For example, in response to a visitor stating his name, the device may play a specific message for that visitor. The pre-defined messages may be recorded and assigned to events via a PC, the Internet or any other multimedia device or system.
Patent GB-2433206-A (GB)
Title: Rotary dental tool and method of manufacture
Inventor: LOWDER JAMES T
IPC: A61C3/06
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: A rotary dental tool. The tool comprises a blank having a shaft portion and a head portion. A single layer of grit comprising diamond crystals extends from the blank at substantially uniform height, said grit covering a predetermined proportion of the surface area of the head portion. A bonding material substantially surrounds the diamond crystals, forming micro-channels between the diamond crystals. The diamond crystal size is substantially less than other rapid cutting tools yet outperforms other tools in cutting speed, durability and smoothness of finish. The microchannels are believed to both cool the dental tool and facilitate debris removal during use.
Patent GB-2434606-A (GB)
Title: Method of drilling and completing multiple wellbores from within a single wellhead
Inventor: GLASER MARK C
IPC: E21B7/04
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: A method of drilling at least two wellbores 230 and 260 into an earth formation from a casing 210 within a parent wellbore 220 using a single wellhead comprises providing the casing extending downhole from a surface of the formation. The casing has a first portion 210A/B and a second portion 210C, the second portion having a smaller inner diameter than the first portion. A first wellbore 230 is formed in the formation from the second portion and then a second wellbore 260 is formed from the first portion by drilling through a wall of the casing and into the formation.
Patent GB-2448767-A (GB)
Title: Electric liquid heating appliance having a movable handle
Inventor: GAETA ANTONIO MARTIN
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: An electric liquid heating vessel such as a kettle comprises a vessel body 1 and a handle 2, the vessel being provided in an initial state wherein the handle 2 is movable relative to the vessel body 1 and being configurable to an operational state in which the handle 2 is substantially fixed to the vessel body 1. In the initial state the handle may be separate from the vessel body 1 having upper and lower locks 4a, 5a for engaging corresponding upper and lower securing portion 4b, 5b, or the handle 2 may be secured at one end to the vessel body 1 by a joint (Figure 4, 7) allowing the handle 2 to rotate from an initial position to an operational position. The vessel may further include an actuable switch (Figure 6, 8) for switching the kettle on, so that when the handle 2 is in its initial position, it prevents access by the user, so that the user cannot turn the vessel on unless the handle 2 is in the operational position.
Patent GB-2453373-A (GB)
Title: Voltage controlled display driver for an electroluminescent display
Inventor: PAGE RICHARD
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A display driver and control method comprising at least one constant current generator 610 for driving the display, a drive voltage sensor on a first line in which the current is regulated by the constant current generator; a reference voltage generator 645 for providing a reference voltage offset from a supply voltage provided from a supply line to the constant current generator; means for determining a difference between the reference voltage and the drive voltage 650 and for generating an adjustment signal, and wherein a voltage controller 655 is configured to adjust the supply voltage responsive to the adjustment signal. Preferably the sensor comprises a plurality of n-channel FET's 630 each having a gate connection to the first line, a source terminal connected to the supply voltage line and a drain to a further line at a potential below the supply voltage.
Patent GB-2455359-A (GB)
Title: Ni-PTFE composite coatings with sprayed PTFE
Inventor: KHAN MOHAMMED NAZIM
IPC: B05D1/02
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: Nickel-PTFE composite coatings have been produced using sprayed polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE). The heat treatment at 400{C with the sprayed PTFE layer on top of electroless nickel plated aluminium or stainless steel has been used to achieve Ni-PTFE composite coatings. These coatings have a microhardness value of 800 HV. Composite coatings having similar hardness values have also been produced using electroplated nickel in place of electroless nickel.
Patent GB-2455992-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle exterior mirror air blast cleaning means
Inventor: FJODOROVICS ANATOLIJS
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 2007-12-27
Abstract: A motor vehicle having a one or more exterior side mirrors 1 may have a system for keeping said mirrors clean. Said mirror may be equipped with a plurality of jets, nozzles or apertures located at the minor end of a flexible hose 4. A pressurised air supply may be provided by a means to supply compressed air which may be from a vehicle engine 7 or from an electric motor as part of the vehicle heating and cooling system. Air may be directed through hoses 5 which may be located within the vehicle dashboard. Means to heat the air and also to regulate the temperature and flow of the air 8, 9 may be provided on the dashboard of said vehicle.
Patent GB-2442643-A (GB)
Title: Polyarylene
Inventor: FUKUSHIMA DAISUKE
IPC: C08G61/02
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: A high-molecular compound, characterized by containing a chain consisting of repeating units represented by the general formula (1) and having an average number of repeating units constituting the chain of 3 or above and a ratio of bonds formed between the head and the tail to all the bonds formed between repeating units of <B>85%</B> or above: (1) wherein Ar<1> is a divalent aromatic group whose aromatic ring is an aromatic hydrocarbon ring; R<1> is a substituent on Ar<1>; n is an integer of 0 to 30; when n is 2 or above, plural R<1,> s may be the same or different from each other; when the carbon atoms of a repeating unit of the general formula (1) are numbered as a divalent group according to Nomenclature of Organic Chemistry by IUPAC, between the two carbon atoms having free valencies, the carbon atom with a smaller number is defined as the head and the carbon atom with a larger number is defined as the tail; and no repeating unit of the general formula (1) has a two-fold axis of symmetry intersecting the straight line joining the head and the tail at right angles at the middle point.
Patent GB-2456597-A (GB)
Title: Trolley with advertising boards
Inventor: HONIBALL JAMES EDWARD
IPC: B62B3/14
Filed: 2008-06-09
Abstract: An advertising trolley arrangement 10 comprises a trolley 12 comprising at least one basket 14 defined by at least a pair of side walls 16, 18, and an end wall 20. At least one of the side walls 16, 18 or the end wall 20 comprises at least one frame border 26 for defining at least one frame holder 28. The arrangement further comprises an advertising board 30 located within one of the at least one frame holders 28. Preferably, the advertising board 30 is sized and shaped so as to be substantially surrounded by the at least one frame border 26, the advertising board being removably fittable within the frame holder 28. Preferably, the trolley 12 is a wire trolley, with the frame border 26 comprising a wire frame with fasteners provided for fastening the advertising board 30 to the trolley 12.
Patent GB-2461525-A (GB)
Title: Method for gas blending in a respiratory device
Inventor: JENSON FREDE
IPC: A61M16/12
Filed: 2008-07-01
Abstract: A blender for mixing a first gas at ambient pressure, generally air, and a second gas, generally oxygen, to obtain a mixed treatment gas with predetermined proportions, generally expressed as an oxygen concentration or percentage. The blender assembly is positioned upstream from a pump (4) in a respiratory device. A first gas inlet valve (2) governs the degree of sub-ambient pressure inside the mixing chamber (3). The pressure inside the mixing chamber (3) is communicated via (8) to the second gas valve (7). The degree of second gas inlet via valve (7) is thereby a function of the position of the first gas valve (2). The position of the first gas valve (2) may be selectively positioned such that its setting predetermines the proportions of first and second gases in the treatment gas mixture.
Patent GB-2464290-A (GB)
Title: A rocking device
Inventor: RAPHAEL ALISON RUTH
IPC: A47D9/02
Filed: 2008-10-08
Abstract: A rocking device comprising: a base unit 1; first and second profiled tracks 3, 5, each defining a closed undulating path and each being associated with the base unit; at least one track follower preferably comprising a pair of following arrangements 16, 17, each one adapted to interact with one of the profiled tracks; a rotation arrangement (not illustrated) to impart relative rotational movement between each of the profiled tracks and the track follower, thereby creating relative displacement between the track follower and the base unit; and a support unit 10 carried by the track follower. The two profiled tracks can be concentric and can also be substantially adjacent one another. The rotation arrangement can be such that one of the tracks may rotate and the other remains still or such that both tracks move, either in the same direction or in opposing directions.
Patent GB-2465604-A (GB)
Title: Snap action electrical disconnector
Inventor: SINCLAIR PETER
IPC: H01H9/30
Filed: 2008-11-25
Abstract: An electrical disconnector comprises a pair of contacts electrically isolated from each other, a bridge contact moveable between a first position in which the bridge contact (52, 54, 56) is in electrical connection with the pair of contacts and a second position which the bridge contact is spaced from the pair of contacts, and a spring (70) operative to urge the bridge contact towards the first or the second position, the spring comprising an elongate elastically deformable member seated at either end thereof in a pair of recesses, the recesses being spaced apart from each other by a distance less than the length of the member. The bridge contact can be driven between the first and second positions by a cam mounted on a rotateable member (64, 66). The rotateable member can then be made accessible from the exterior of the disconnector, such as by allowing a part (16) to extend through an aperture in a housing of the disconnector. A nonconductive shield can be provided in the disconnector, moveable when the bridge contact is in the second position to a position in which it lies between the bridge contact and at least one contact of the pair of contacts.
Patent GB-2460157-A (GB)
Title: Mosquito egg trap
Inventor: MIGNOT GUY
IPC: A01M1/00
Filed: 2009-05-15
Abstract: A mosquito trap for killing mosquito eggs, pupa, or larvae. The trap comprises a water reservoir 1 into which mosquito lay eggs. Water drips from the reservoir via a dropper 2 into a tilting tray 4 taking the eggs with it. Once the amount of water in the tray reaches a certain level the tray tips forcing the water through a sieve 6. The water is drained away or recycled. The eggs caught by the sieve dry out and die. The water in the reservoir may need to be periodically refilled.
Patent GB-2471995-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the presence and identity of users at a location
Inventor: MCGOVERN OLIVER
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2009-07-16
Abstract: A handheld device 1 to monitor the authorised, or otherwise, presence and identity of one or more users at a location, the device 1 comprises a first data input; a biometric data input; a location identifier, and a processor and memory associated with the device. The memory comprises details about the authorisation of users at particular locations. The location identifier, preferably a GPS receiver, is configured to identify the location of the device in use and the device is configured so that when the user inputs a first identifier at the first data input and inputs a biometric identifier at the biometric data input, the processor determines from the biometric data, and preferably the first inputted data, and the location information if the presence of said user is authorised at the determined location of the device. The biometric data input is preferably a fingerprint scanner and the first data input is preferably a signature input screen to capture the signature of a user. The handheld device 1, preferably a PDA or smartphone, may communicate with an external computer. Also disclosed is a protective jacket that incorporates a biometric input device which may be used with the handheld device 1.
Patent GB-2472424-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable pepper mill
Inventor: WU MING-FONG
IPC: A47J42/08
Filed: 2009-08-06
Abstract: A pepper mill includes a receiving unit (1), a grinding unit (2) that includes inner and outer grinding seats (22, 23), an adjusting seat (3) disposed under the outer grinding seat (23) and formed with an adjusting surface (33) that has at least one inclined surface portion (331), and a base unit (4) disposed under and coupled rotatably to the receiving unit (1), and including at least one urging block (423) that abuts slidably against the inclined surface portion (331). The base unit (4) is rotatable for driving the urging block (423) to slide on the inclined surface portion (331), thereby urging the adjusting seat (3) and the outer grinding seat (23) to move upwardly relative to the inner grinding seat (22), and is further reversely rotatable for driving the urging block (423) to slide reversely on the inclined surface portion (331), such that the adjusting seat (3) and the outer grinding seat (23) are permitted to move downwardly relative to the inner grinding seat (22).
Patent GB-2459802-A (GB)
Title: Memory management method, information processing device, program creation method, and program
Inventor: KASAHARA HIRONORI
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: Provided is a method for managing a memory storage region used by a processor. The processor is connected to a memory for storing data used upon execution of a task. The storage region of the memory is divided into a plurality of blocks of different sizes. A block of the size appropriate for the data used upon execution of the task is selected. The data used upon execution of the task is stored in the selected block so as to effectively arrange the data in the memory.
Patent GB-2460198-A (GB)
Title: Service status display on a handheld communication device
Inventor: YACH DAVID
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A method of indicating the availability of a communication service begins by receiving, at a handheld communication device, a service indication of an availability of one of a plurality of communication services, via a wireless communication mode, to the communication device. The handheld communication device receives the service indication from a provider of the one communication service via a wireless non-traffic channel of the wireless communication mode. The communication device then provides a user-indication of the communication service availabilities in accordance with the received service indication.
Patent GB-2466543-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display and method of driving the same
Inventor: CHO SOONDONG
IPC: G02F1/13
Filed: 2009-10-09
Abstract: A liquid crystal display and method of driving the same are disclosed. The liquid crystal display includes a timing controller (TCON), N source drive integrated circuits (SDIC) (ICs), where N is an integer equal to or greater than 2, N pairs of data bus lines (DATA&CLK), each of which connects the timing controller to each of the N source drive ICs in a point-to-point manner, a lock check line (LCS1) that connects a first source drive IC of the N source drive ICs to the timing controller and cascade-connects the N source drive ICs to one another, and a feedback lock check line (LCS2) connecting a last source drive IC of the N source drive ICs to the timing controller. A swing width of an output voltage of the timing controller increases in proportion to a distance between the timing controller and the N source drive ICs.
Patent GB-2474432-A (GB)
Title: Target apparatus with a vibration detector
Inventor: ELDRIDGE ROBERT
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2009-10-13
Abstract: A target apparatus for providing a target at which a ball may be thrown, kicked, or otherwise propelled, the apparatus comprises a base 10; target support means 21 attached to the base and arranged to extend upwardly from the base; and a target 35 attached to the target support means 21, the arrangement being such that, in use, the target is supported by the target support means at a position above the base. The apparatus further comprises detection means 8, attached to the base, and arranged to detect vibrations resulting from a ball striking the target; and signalling means arranged to provide at least one of an audible signal and a visible signal for a user in response to the detection means detecting said vibrations, whereby said signal or signals provide an indication to a user that a ball has struck the target.
Patent GB-2474507-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum pump having turbo-molecular pumping mechanism and Siegbahn pumping mechanism in series
Inventor: TOLLNER MARTIN ERNST
IPC: F04D17/16
Filed: 2009-10-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a vacuum pump 10 which comprises a turbo-molecular pumping mechanism 12 in series with a Siegbahn pumping mechanism 14. A first pump inlet 16 is provided through which gas can pass through both the turbo-molecular pumping mechanism and the Siegbahn pumping mechanism. Additionally, an inter-stage inlet 18 is provided through which gas can enter the pump at a location between the turbo-molecular pumping mechanism and the Siegbahn pumping mechanism and pass only through the Siegbahn pumping mechanism. There are flow channels 52, 62 in a first plurality of stages 32, 34 of the Siegbahn pumping mechanism which are in fluid communication with the inter-stage inlet 18 and gas entering the pump through the inter-stage inlet is pumped in parallel along said flow channels.
Patent GB-2474670-A (GB)
Title: A pump arrangement supplies lubrication/cooling fluid and control fluid in a transmission
Inventor: KIRCHNER ECKHARD
IPC: F16H57/04
Filed: 2009-10-22
Abstract: A pump arrangement 10, for an automotive transmission system or a dual clutch transmission, comprises a first, low-pressure pump stage 11 and a second, high-pressure pump stage 12. The first pump stage 11 supplies low-pressure fluid to a lubrication/cooling system 13 and to the inlet of second pump stage 12, which raises the low pressure and supplies high pressure fluid to a hydraulic control system 14. Fluid from both systems 13 and 14 is returned via a reservoir 16 and filter 15 to the first pump stage 11. High pressure fluid from pump 12 is fed to an accumulator 17 which supplies the hydraulic control system 14 that actuates components of a dual clutch transmission system or an automatic transmission system.