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Patent GB-2436281-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic vacuum cleaner
Inventor: SMITH DAVID BENJAMIN
IPC: B04C5/28
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a low efficiency cyclone 14a, 14b and a plurality of higher efficiency cyclones 25a, 26a, 27a mounted externally of the lower efficiency cyclone 14a, 14b. At least two of the higher efficiency cyclones 25a, 26a, 27a are arranged at positions which are spaced apart from the rotational axis of the low efficiency cyclone 14a, 14b by respective different distances. The high efficiency cyclones 25a, 26a, 27a may be arranged in a line extending away from the low efficiency cyclone 14a, 14b and they may be arranged in parallel or in series with each other. More than one low efficiency cyclone 14a, 14b may be present which may be connected in series or parallel and connected to a respective group of higher efficiency cyclones 25a, 26a, 27a. The higher efficiency cyclones 25a, 26a, 27a can be connected to a flow duct 24a which extends radially of the low efficiency cyclones 14a, 14b. The flow duct 24a is connected to the high efficiency cyclones 25a, 26a, 27a at inlets thereof, these inlets are stepped with respect to each other. The cross-sectional area of the flow duct 24a may vary along its length in proportion to the number of cyclones connected to it (figure 4).
Patent GB-2421723-A (GB)
Title: Air flow channel
Inventor: MOELICH DAWID
IPC: B65D85/34
Filed: 2004-09-28
Abstract: There is disclosed an air flow channel (32, 38) for use in a packaging container (10). The channel includes an elongated body defining a passage having an open end. A number of spaced apart ventilation openings (36) are provided through the body along its length. The channel can be fixed attached to or alternatively integrally formed with a wall (14, 16, 18, 20), floor (12) or roof of the container.
Patent GB-2437066-A (GB)
Title: Connector and handle for credit card razor
Inventor: GLADSTONE PAUL
IPC: B26B21/14
Filed: 2006-04-10
Abstract: The connector 1 includes an elongated slot 9 for receiving one end of a credit card 6 and a male adaptor 11 for a razor head 7. Alternatively the male adapter 11 could be formed integrally with a credit card.
Patent GB-2438393-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident security bag
Inventor: LUFFMAN DAVID ANDREW
IPC: B65D33/34
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A security bag 30 formed of sheet material comprising a tamper evident closure portion 50 a part of which is superimposed on a first portion of the sheet material and joined to it in the region 70 of the superimposition; wherein an externally visible random or pseudo-random pattern 60 is applied to at least part of a surface of the closure portion in the region of the superimposition and extends beyond the superimposition in one direction so that any attempt to superimpose another tamper evident closure portion to conceal damage caused by tampering is exposed by the lack of registration of the patterns. The closure portion maybe formed by a tamper evident security tape 10. The pattern 60 may be a series of differently spaced words, Figure 3. Another part of the closure portion 50 may carry a discontinuous adhesive pattern on its inner surface which contacts a part of the bag material bearing a water-soluble ink pattern, Figure 7.
Patent GB-2439278-A (GB)
Title: Plastic bag carrier
Inventor: DEAR ALAN GEORGE
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: A plastic bag carrier consists of a moulded handle 1, supports 2 and retaining ends 3. The moulded handle spreads the load of the carrier bags which are suspended from the supports 2 beneath the unit.
Patent GB-2426091-A (GB)
Title: Processor and method for supporting complier directed multithreading management
Inventor: WELBON EDWARD HUGH
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: Processor and method for supporting compiler directed multithreading management. In one embodiment, a processor includes an execution unit configured to execute one or more threads and a detection unit coupled to detect whether a given thread includes an identifier. The execution unit is further configured to selectively continue execution of the given thread depending upon whether the detection unit detects the identifier. In another embodiment, a method of generating low-level instructions executable by a processor includes providing a computer program including high-level instructions and detecting whether an indicator is included within the computer program.
Patent GB-2439711-A (GB)
Title: Pocket
Inventor: WHITE ROGER JAMES
IPC: A41D27/20
Filed: 2006-07-04
Abstract: A pocket assembly, particularly for a pair of trousers, comprises inner 8 and outer 2 layers and an intermediate layer 14. The layers are interconnected by respective seams 28, 24 so that an article, such as a coin 34, is directed by a ramp seam 28 between the intermediate layer 14 and the outer layer 2 to the bottom of the pocket 34B. If the wearer of the trousers sits down, the coin passes between the intermediate layer 14 and the inner layer 8 and is arrested by a seam 24 which prevents it from falling out of the pocket.
Patent GB-2428064-A (GB)
Title: Downhole formation sampling
Inventor: MCGREGOR MALCOLM DOUGLAS
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for downhole sampling are presented. The sampling system includes a control unit and a housing to engage a conduit (140). The housing at least partially encloses at least one formation sampler (220) to collect a formation sample. The formation sampler is stored in a sampler carousel (225). A sampler propulsion system (215) forces the formation sampler into the formation. The propulsion system is in communication with the control unit.
Patent GB-2431023-A (GB)
Title: Method for sending database calls from an originating program in a first logical partition to a database in a second partition.
Inventor: SQUIRES STEVE
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for sending database calls to a database in a second partition. The calls are made by a program running in a first logical partition (LPAR) or machine. They are then intercepted by the system and redirected to a database in or on a second LPAR or machine. The results are then redirected back to the originating program. The information relating to the intercepted call may be transferred to the software running in the second LPAR and the database management software issue a call using the received information. The calls may be intercepted by mediating software that creates a PC call environment pointing to a module which is controlled by the mediating software. The calls may be to a local DB2 (RTM) SQL sub-system, including a SQL parameter list, which after creating the pointer module, the calls are controlled by the mediating software. The parameter list may be analysed and parameters that input to the call (input host parameters) are incorporated into a transport message. The lengths of any output host variables may be accumulated and incorporated into the transport message.
Patent GB-2427494-A (GB)
Title: Sector protection circuit and sector protection method for non-volatile semiconductor storage device, and non-volatile semiconductor storage device
Inventor: KUROSAKI KAZUHIDE
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A sector protection circuit includes: a non-volatile storage section for storing data indicating presence/absence of sector protection state for each sector or for each sector group; and a volatile storage section for storing data indicating presence/absence of sector protection state for each sector or each sector group. When data indicating protection of a sector or a sector group is stored in at least one of the non-volatile storage section and the volatile storage section, the sector or the sector group is protected. If a predetermined command is received in this state, only the data in the volatile storage section in validated.
Patent GB-2442959-A (GB)
Title: Modular building construction
Inventor: TEERS MEHDI ROBERT
IPC: E04B1/21
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: A precast concrete modular building system comprises a range of elements that are interlocked to form multiple levels by means of a steel coupling device. A method of building and means of coupling two opposing elements together by installing steel spiral shaped steel bars is disclosed. Building elements are interlocked to form a fully integrated monolithic structural building with all such elements having a universal use and being reusable/recycleable. The invention reduces the need of large numbers of conventional building items, thereby reducing costs, and increasing lead times. The modular building structure is self supported from foundation to rooftop level, with low to medium height construction capabilities. The steel coupling device creates a 'dry-form' of joining such construction elements together, that enables complete buildings to be fully dismantled for onward use, to form almost any building shape and use. In the modular building system all elements are 'stock items' for immediate delivery and site assembly.
Patent GB-2429025-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for handling pipe
Inventor: SONNEVELD LEENDERT ADRIAAN MAR
IPC: E21B19/07
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: An apparatus and method for handling pipe, the apparatus comprising a body (2, 6, 7) having a tapered surface (11, 13, 14) and at least a first slip (15, 17) and a second slip (16, 18) slidable on the tapered surface (11, 13, 14), the apparatus further comprising a slip actuator (40, 41) for setting said at least first slip (15, 17) and said second slip (16, 18) characterised in that said first slip (15, 17) and said second slip (16, 18) have interengaging elements (37a, 38a) therebetween such that upon actuation of said slip actuator (40, 41), said first slip (15, 17) is set and said second slip (16, 18) is set by the interengaging elements (37a, 38a) transferring the setting force from the slip actuator (40, 41) through said first slip (15, 17) to said second slip (16, 18).
Patent GB-2443388-A (GB)
Title: Acne treatment
Inventor: STRODTHOLZ IRIS
IPC: A61K36/02
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: There is provided the use of hydrolysed algin and at least one plant extract selected from Lavendula stoechas, Helichrysum italicum and Cistus monspeliensis for the treatment of acne. Also provided is a skincare composition comprising hydrolysed algin in combination with at least one plant extract selected from Lavendula stoechas, Helichrysum italicum and Cistus monspeliensis and an additional topically active ingredient useful in the treatment of acne, preferably salicylic acid.
Patent GB-2433590-A (GB)
Title: Security mark detector
Inventor: ALLEN PHILIP JOHN
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2006-12-18
Abstract: A hand held electronic detector (10) for detecting the presence, absence or nature of a security mark on an article comprises a body having front and rear parts (12a, 12b) which are connected together by concealed hinges at their lower edges, so that the parts can move between a closed and open configuration. In an open configuration the detector presents an article-locating station comprising a mounting surface (20) for receiving an article such as a cigarette packet, and alignment means (22) located on the mounting surface, which in this case is a marked line on the mounting surface with which the security mark should be aligned. An emitter and detector (26) emit and receive radiation to the security mark which may be a taggant ink when it is correctly aligned with the body. A proximity detector (24) may be included to activate the emitter upon correct alignment of the article and detector body. The detector enables accurate positioning of the article and consistent security mark reading.
Patent GB-2448466-A (GB)
Title: A toothbrush with a cylindrical or spherical bristle head
Inventor: BUXTON STEVEN
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: A toothbrush with a spherical or cylindrical brushhead with bristles 1 fixed at differing angles to the axis of the handle forming a 360{ circle. The brush may be rotated when in use either manually or powered by an electric motor.
Patent GB-2448660-A (GB)
Title: Welfare Unit
Inventor: SAMSA JAV
IPC: B62D33/04
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A welfare unit trailer for providing temporary accommodation and welfare facilities for site personnel, comprises: a generally rectangular wheeled chassis (1); and a generally box like body (2) having a generally planar rectangular floor, four generally planar rectangular walls (5 - 7), and a generally planar rectangular roof (8). The floor is mounted on the chassis, a bottom edge of each wall is fixed along a respective side edge of the chassis and a vertical side edge of each wall is fixed to the vertical side edges of adjacent walls. The roof is fixed to the top edge of each of the walls. The walls of the body are formed from a planar composite panel comprising an inner glass reinforced plastic layer, a foamed plastic layer, a plywood layer; and an outer galvanised steel layer, laminated in that order.
Patent GB-2434433-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerant charging by optimum performance
Inventor: MELDAHL KENNETH
IPC: F25B45/00
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A charging system for charging a refrigeration system of a vehicle (32) includes a controller (28), a refrigerant source (12), at least one line (16) fluidly connecting the refrigerant source to the refrigeration system; a control valve (14) disposed to control flow of the refrigerant from the refrigerant source (12) to the refrigeration system, and an efficiency sensor (19) for measuring the efficiency of the refrigeration system. The controller (28) operates to cause the charging system to input into the refrigeration system a predetermined amount of refrigerant less than a recommended refrigerant charge amount; measure a baseline efficiency of the refrigeration system, input a supplemental amount of refrigerant into the refrigeration system, measure an adjusted efficiency of the refrigeration system, and compare the measured adjusted efficiency to the baseline efficiency using the controller (28).
Patent GB-2452284-A (GB)
Title: Amending content in a web page based on existing content
Inventor: EVISON RUFUS SIMON TOBIAS
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: A method of amending content transmitted from a server to a client, comprises intercepting a page transmitted from the server to the client, prior to receipt of that page by the client, searching the page for a predetermined item of content, if the predetermined item of content is found amending the content of the page dependent upon the item of content found to form a modified page, and transmitting the modified page to the client. The amendment and/or predetermined content may relate to web links, adverts, words and phrases.
Patent GB-2452579-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle control system for switching to freewheel mode
Inventor: BUNN JASON ROBERT
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2007-11-08
Abstract: A vehicle control system comprises a detector for detecting the position and direction of a vehicle during its displacement; and a controller for controlling a display of instructions to a driver or for automatically controlling operation of the vehicle dependent upon an occurrence, which is typically an event in a displacement path. The controller switches or allows the switching of the vehicle from a propelled mode of operation to a freewheeling mode of operation. In the freewheeling mode, the vehicle pursues its displacement until it stops or until the mode is switched or automatically returned to a propelled mode of operation. Freewheeling may involve gears being in neutral or an engine being switched off for all but essential functions, and a visible indication being provided to other drivers. A choice of different routes may be indicated to the driver together with anticipated fuel consumption values. The system provides fuel economy especially when a GPS device detects that a road junction or a downhill gradient is ahead.
Patent GB-2454530-A (GB)
Title: Safety system for a structure
Inventor: BISSETT TIMOTHY GEORGE
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 2007-11-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a safety system 1 for a building or other structure and comprises a fall arrest or restraint apparatus mounted to a building 10 and a lightening protection arrangement comprising a metallic earthing conductor strip 4 connected to the fall arrest or restraint apparatus. The apparatus may indude one or more fixing posts 3 secured to the building such that a metallic restraint cable 2 extends between the fixing posts and connects to the conductor strip 4. The arrangement may also include electrically non-conductive fixings 8 and 9 used to connect the apparatus to the structure. A later embodiment relates to a method of providing a safety system for a structure.
Patent GB-2456569-A (GB)
Title: Loft tank protection system
Inventor: MURTON COLIN PETER
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2008-01-19
Abstract: The system protects heating system header tanks and hot water cylinder storage tanks situated in the loft area from failure due to boiling water being discharged into them via an open vent pipe, in the event of component failure. Should a component fail and water within the heating or hot water system begin to rise in temperature and expand up through the open vent pipe and discharge into the loft tank, then a manual reset limit thermostat which breaks on temperature rise will isolate the power supply. The thermostat is a manual reset thermostat which can only be restored manually. The supply to the limit thermostat is through a secondary fused spur direct from a main fuse board. The boiler, immersion heater and limit thermostat can be isolated for maintenance as normal by the main or secondary fused spurs.
Patent GB-2443120-A (GB)
Title: Toy article incorporating photochromic ink and/or dyes and a light source
Inventor: CAHILL FRED
IPC: A63H3/00
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: The invention to which this application relates is to the provision of a toy which incorporates, in at least a portion thereof, photochromic inks or dyes and the toy further incorporates means to allow the change in condition of the photochromic inks or dyes to be achieved in a controlled manner via a light source. The relative movement between the light source and the portion can be controlled by the user. The invention also incorporates means to control the light which is emitted so as to provide a safe and effective light illumination source.
Patent GB-2454945-A (GB)
Title: Condom package and application device
Inventor: WISH JERROLD A
IPC: A61F6/00
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: The device has a top layer and a bottom layer 2 of packaging, which is attached along two opposing sides. The opposing sides of the device may be squeezed to cause the packaging and the condom contained therein to take a cylindrical shape to aid in donning the condom. The layers 22 may be attached 9 to the condom by adhesive or a hooked fastener (fig 7). The device may also include an expansion member 21 which may aid opening the condom. In use removable edge portions 6, 7 are detached and the device expanded. The condom is then placed on the penis and the outer packaging removed.
Patent GB-2457276-A (GB)
Title: Railway level crossing warning system
Inventor: HYMAS BRIAN
IPC: B61L29/24
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: A system use in connection with a railway level crossing comprises: a warning system (8, 9, 10, 11) at the level crossing for warning of an approaching train; detecting means (14, 15) for detecting an approaching train to operate the warning system; and a system for checking operation of the warning system. The system provides feedback to the train that the warning system is operating, the feedback resulting in an indication to the train driver not to cause an audible warning from the train. The warning system could provide a local visual and an audible warning. A display is change by the feedback to produce a visual indication for the train driver. The display can be provided by a LED array.
Patent GB-2461319-A (GB)
Title: A wireless purging arrangement
Inventor: ALEXANDER CRAIG
IPC: B08B9/032
Filed: 2008-06-28
Abstract: A wireless purging device for removing oxygen from copper pipes using nitrogen in the air conditioning and refrigeration industries comprises a wireless remote switch 6, which is powered by a hard wired and/or battery power supply 9, which energises a normally closed solenoid valve 4, which then allows a gas to pass through into a pipe with a series of shrader valves 5, allowing a choice of the gas direction.
Patent GB-2453213-A (GB)
Title: A method for measuring exhaust gas recirculation flow
Inventor: GATES FREEMAN CARTER
IPC: F02D21/08
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: A method for measuring exhaust gas recirculation flow in an engine 102 is provided. The method comprises separating EGR flow into a first flow and a larger second flow, passing the separated first flow through a restriction region 208 having an orifice plate 210 so that the first flow can be measured while it is separate from the second flow and combining the separated second flow with the first flow and inducting the combined flows into a cylinder of the engine 102. The invention allows a more accurate measurement to be made by using a smaller diameter orifice plate without introducing excessive flow restriction.
Patent GB-2463714-A (GB)
Title: Determining the position of a mobile station in a wireless communication network
Inventor: ZHOU XIAOWEI
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: A position determining system is disclosed comprising a mobile station 10 and a positioning server 20. The mobile station 10 is connected to a wireless communication network 12 and provides position related data to the positioning server 20 via the wireless network 12. The positioning server 20 uses the position related data to determine the position of the mobile station 10 based on a priori knowledge of variable branch characteristics in a network of possible positions in which the mobile station 10 may be located. The variable branch characteristics are used with the position related data in a branch weighting algorithm evaluated by the positioning server 20 to determine the position of the mobile station 10 in a network of possible positions. The network of possible positions may comprise a road network. The variable branch characteristics may be time varying or position varying characteristics of the branch and may comprise one or more of expected speed, direction, acceleration, and expected radio signal measurements. The mobile station may comprise a mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2457328-A (GB)
Title: Random number generation using photon detection events
Inventor: YUAN ZHILIANG
IPC: G06F7/58
Filed: 2008-11-17
Abstract: A quantum random number generator comprises a source of weak light (e.g. laser diode 1, attenuator 5), and detector 7 (e.g. a gated, single photon detector) and detects said light as photon detection events and assigns said photon detection events to time bins. The generator further determines at least a bit value from the pattern of time bins where a photon detection event has occurred and where a photon detection event has not occurred. The probability of the detector registering a photon event in a time bin is less than 1. The weak light is continuous or has a pulse length longer than a time bin. Detector 7 may be a self-differencing avalanche photodiode (APD), in Geiger mode, having splitter (55), delay line (56) and combiner (61), that prevents random number generation for photon detections in consecutive bins by comparing the detector output with the output shifted by one time bin. Random numbers may be generated by converting time stamps assigned to a photon arrivals into binary numbers.