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Patent GB-2380438-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic deposition process
Inventor: SWEI GWO SHIN
IPC: B05D1/00
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: The use of a solid state waveform generator together with a suitable non-inverting amplifier provides a very versatile system for depositing particles on a substrate by an upward deposition or "UP" technique. The system is of widespread application, but is of particular value in depositing abrasive particles on a substrate as it enables "chatter marks" to be reduced or avoided.
Patent GB-2395556-A (GB)
Title: Nucleic acid probe
Inventor: BUNCE MICHAEL
IPC: C12Q1/6816
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: A probe for detecting a target nucleic acid sequence comprising two or more cis-located regions separated by an intervening nucleic acid sequence that is of a sufficient length to form a loop or hairpin structure. The probe can bind the cis- located regions on the target sequence, leading to the formation of a loop or hairpin structure by the intervening nucleic acid sequence of the target DNA. The target nucleic acid may comprise one or more alleles of a gene, such as that for the human leukocyte antigens, the hemachromatosis gene, the thiopurine methyl transferase gene, or the tumour necrosis factor gene.
Patent GB-2398574-A (GB)
Title: Hookworm vaccines
Inventor: BROWN ALAN
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2003-02-15
Abstract: A method of maintaining human hookworm comprising infecting a primate with human hookworm and maintaining the primate and a related method for retrieving human hookworm larvae and use thereof. This invention also relates to a model for investigating human hookworm comprising a primate infected with human hookworm isolate and use thereof.
Patent GB-2398518-A (GB)
Title: A filter element
Inventor: ELIAS ROBERT MORUS
IPC: B01D39/18
Filed: 2003-02-22
Abstract: A method of producing a filter element for the absorption of hydrophobic water-immiscible liquids, comprises providing a porous filter element component formed of a lignocellulosic material, applying a pressure differential across the component to effect acetylation and causing a vapour phase acetylating agent at an elevated temperature to pass through the component. Preferably the acetylating agent is acetic anhydride which may be mixed with acetic acid. The acetylation process may be effected at a temperature of 130{ to 150{C and a weight gain of up to 30% can be achieved. Preferably the lignocellulosic material is selected from wood or other plant fibres such as straw or sisal. Advantageously the filter is used to remove pollutants such as hydrocarbons from water.
Patent GB-2399136-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle scooter lock
Inventor: HUCK DEREK WILLIAM
IPC: E05B71/00
Filed: 2003-03-03
Abstract: The lock comprises a U-shaped locking member 1 which slides into two support members 5. The U-shaped member and the supports have holes 3 which enable a bolt 6 to be passed through the support and the U-shaped member. This aligns a further set of holes 3 enabling the supports and the U-shaped member to be locked together using a padlock or similar device. The supports are fixed to the ground.
Patent GB-2389051-A (GB)
Title: Safety device for a gas distribution system in an aircraft
Inventor: MECKES RUEDIGER
IPC: B64D13/00
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: A safety device for a gas distribution system in an aircraft consisting of at least one pressure regulator (5) between a source of compressed gas (2) and a supply line is to be improved in terms of operational reliability. In order to achieve this a pressure control device (4) is to be positioned upstream of the pressure regulator (5) and consists of two supply lines (41, 42), arranged in parallel, each of which contains two pressure control valves (43, 44, 45, 46) operating in series and controlling flow in the same direction. This arrangement provides protection against valve failure.
Patent GB-2402234-A (GB)
Title: Authorising a user who has forgotten their computer password
Inventor: COOPER CALUM SHEPHERD
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A method of and apparatus for authorising a user is provided which can be used to allow a user to regain access to a computer system in circumstances where the user has forgotten his or her password. Two authorisers in the form of second and third users of the computer system provide authorisation information to a computer that indicates the identity of the authorisers and of the first user. The computer is operable to check the authorisation information against stored authorisation information to which it has access. This is done to ascertain whether or not the authorisers are allowed to authorise the first user. If the authorisers are allowed, the first user is authorised and is provided with access to the computer system. The first user's password may be reset.
Patent GB-2389185-A (GB)
Title: Tape measure
Inventor: SKERRITT ANTHONY ROBIN
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: A tape measure 10 comprises a housing 11 containing a spool on which a measurement tape 12 is wound for storage within the housing and is extendable from within the housing for use, in which the housing includes a recess 14 having a blade means 15 mounted therein, at least the cutting edge of the blade means being accessible from outside the housing for sharpening a pencil. Various embodiments are disclosed. A claim to a pencil sharpening apparatus attachable to a tape measure, and having an adjustable cover to deploy or expose the cutting blade is present.
Patent GB-2402703-A (GB)
Title: Quick release tool attachment
Inventor: LEMM JOHN RICHARD
IPC: F16B3/00
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a quick release locking system that allows tools/implements to be locked securely and safely into a fixed position eg on a belt. This type of locking system comprises of a main pin with a groove 1, which is encased in an outer casing 2 with a locating hole 3. When the locating hole 3 and the grove on the main pin 1 are lined up, a male locating pin 4 can then be inserted into the locating hole 3 of the outer casing 2. Rotating, the male locating pin 4 locks the pin 4 into the unit. What ever is attached to the male pin 4 is then locked into place; only released when the outer casing and main pin are realigned. The system is easy to use, and the tools can be locked or unlocked from the device using only one hand.
Patent GB-2403075-A (GB)
Title: Cable holder having channels which may be aligned or misaligned.
Inventor: POULTNEY WAYNE
IPC: H02G7/05
Filed: 2003-06-16
Abstract: A cable holder 10 is made up of two parts 20,30, each part 20,30 having a channel 22,32. The channels 22,32 are positioned so that they are lined up and so allow a cable 16 to be inserted into the holder 10. Relative movement between the two parts 20,30 will then mean the channels 22,32 are not aligned and so the cable 16 is contained inside the holder 10. A biasing member 44 maintains the two parts 20,32 in a position where the channels 22,32 do not line up.
Patent GB-2404889-A (GB)
Title: A cutting plate for a drill bit
Inventor: MEIERHOFER MARKUS
IPC: B23B27/02
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: An auxiliary cutting plate (10) for a multi-cutting plate drill bit (2), the auxiliary cutting plate (10) comprising a body (44) for fixing into a slot at the periphery of the working diameter of the drill bit (2), and a profiled tip (46). The body (44) has a central longitudinal axis and the profiled tip (46) protrudes from one end of the body (44), wherein the profiled tip (46) comprises a cutting edge (62) defined by a transition between a rake face (64) and a relief face (66), wherein the rake face (64) and the relief face (66) each slope axially rearward from opposite sides of the cutting edge (62). The angle of inclination   r  of at least a portion of the rake face (64) measured from a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis decreases with increasing distance from the cutting edge (62). For instance the rake face (64) can comprise a concave curvilinear portion.
Patent GB-2394371-A (GB)
Title: Indicator lights on bicycles
Inventor: BOBIN OLEG
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: In order to make cycling at night and in the evenings safe, indicator lights are attached to a bicycle for signaling left and right. They are located inside the handlebars 7, as are the batteries 4 and the device to make the indicator lights flash. The on-off switch 6 will be located on the handlebars. Also on the right- and left-hand side of the handlebars there will be a protective device 1 to prevent the lights from breaking if they are knocked. This device screws on to the handlebars.
Patent GB-2407262-A (GB)
Title: Holder for business cards
Inventor: BOYS STEVE
IPC: A45C11/18
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: A holder for holding and presenting one or more business cards comprises a single piece of sheet material having first and second folds (12,14) across its width to define: (i) a central portion (20) which is dimensioned to be larger than the business cards to be held; (ii) an upper portion (18) and (iii) a lower portion. Card retaining means, preferably slits (24,26), are provided on the lower portion for holding the business card(s).The outwardly facing surface of the central and upper portion (18,20) has textual information administered thereto. When the holder is moved to its open position the revealed upper and central portions of the holder have textual information administered there to. A tab (28) and slit (30) may hold the holder closed.
Patent GB-2392560-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of solid state electronic components
Inventor: HUNTINGTON DAVID
IPC: H01G13/00
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: The present invention concerns the field of the manufacture of solid state components, and in preferred embodiments, capacitors. The method relates particularly to massed production methods for manufacturing solid state components, such as capacitors. According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of manufacturing multiple solid state electronic components comprising: (i) providing a first substrate (10) provided with a plurality of first solid state electronic component elements (16) formed on a surface thereof, (ii) providing a second substrate (110) provided with a plurality of second solid state electronic component elements formed (116) on a surface thereof, (iii) aligning the first and second substrates so that respective first and second component elements are each mutually aligned. (iv) fixing the first and second substrates together, so that the first and second elements are operatively connected one to another, thereby to form a substrate sandwich, (v) dividing the substrate sandwich to form a plurality of individual components (60. 70), each comprising a first component element (16) operatively connected to a second component element (110). Suitable types of component are capacitors, diodes and resistors, although this list is not exhaustive and other suitable components are available to be made using this method.
Patent GB-2408227-A (GB)
Title: A cutting device provided with a holding means
Inventor: DUNNING GEORGE ERNEST
IPC: B26B5/00
Filed: 2003-11-22
Abstract: A cutting device: comprising a cutter body which is characterised by having an internally positioned blade (fig 2, 1), also the cutter body is set out to include a mouth 6 leading to a mouth-channel 3 in which the cutting edge 5 of the blade (fig 2, 1) is exposed. In addition the cutting device is provided with side pieces (fig 5, 9), that define a holder, thus enabling said cutting device to be held, whilst in use, fixed beneath a kitchen cupboard in a suitable position.
Patent GB-2400990-A (GB)
Title: Braking device for an electric motor
Inventor: HAHN DIETMAR
IPC: H02P3/12
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: A braking device 12 for an electric motor 14, in particular for a dc series wound electric motor of a tool machine, comprising a shorting switch for short-circuiting an armature winding 18 of the electric motor during braking. When braking is desired, the user actuates switch 20.2, which signals to the control unit to actuate the shorting switch or triac 30 using phase angle control to avoid brush sparking. Switch 20 is a bipolar time delay switch, so switch 20.1 closes a predetermined period after switch 20.2, such that that there is a period when the field winding 16 is energised and the armature winding 18 is short-circuited in order that a braking torque arises to quicken the braking of the motor. If the control unit recognises an emergency situation from the outputs of the handling sensor 32 or the rotational speed sensor 34, it effects emergency braking by controlling switched 24 and 30 to effect maximum braking, but more brush sparking occurs in this braking mode as phase-angle control of the switches is not used.
Patent GB-2402109-A (GB)
Title: Multiple turbine offshore support structure
Inventor: BONE DAVID
IPC: F03D11/04
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: A multiple turbine offshore support structure has a foundation 1 fixed to the seabed or a watertight hull floating above the seabed and flexibly connected to it. A shaft 2 extends upwardly from the foundation or hull, with a rotatable hub 3 located on the shaft, which can rotate about the vertical axis. Two or more structural arms 4 are connected to the hub and are inclined symmetrically across a diameter drawn through the vertical axis of the shaft. The structural arms are of sufficient size and strength to support a wind turbine 5 at the free upper end. The structural arms are connected to the hob by hinged or rigid joints.
Patent GB-2417388-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting data
Inventor: STURROCK OLIVER
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: Transmitting packets of data from a first station to a second station. Each data packet conveys information of a first information type or a second information type thereby giving each an information type. Each data packet is transmitted using at least a first transmission process or a second transmission process and for each data packet a transmission process is selected in response to an indication of the information type of the information conveyed by the data packet.
Patent GB-2411395-A (GB)
Title: Folding apparatus with two formers
Inventor: SEVFFERT ULRICH
IPC: B31F1/00
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: The apparatus folds at least one web up to a maximum web width b, and can optionally divide the web into two part streams 11, 12 of equal width. It has two formers 2, 3 arranged one above the other, one former 3 for half a web width being arranged in the region of the full web width b over one side of it and above the other former 2 for the full web width b. The noses 15, 16 of both formers 2, 3 lie as far as possible in one vertical plane E as seen from the side; the part streams 11, 12 can then be processed congruently after folding.
Patent GB-2410615-A (GB)
Title: Mounting for a bimetallic actuator
Inventor: BOUNDY PAUL
IPC: H01H37/54
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A mounting for a dished bimetallic actuator comprising a spring metal component having a first part adapted to extend through an opening in the bimetallic actuator and a second part adapted to contact the bimetallic actuator at or adjacent one side thereof, the arrangement being such that, in use, in the cold condition of the bimetallic actuator said first part locates the bimetallic actuator whilst said second part biasses it against a surface whose temperature is to be monitored with its cold condition concave surface facing said surface and, when the bimetallic actuator changes to its oppositely dished state in response to an increase in the temperature of said surface, said one side edge of the bimetallic actuator is biassed by said second part of the spring metal component towards said surface with the opposite side of the bimetallic actuator moving away from said surface.
Patent GB-2411991-A (GB)
Title: Data storage system
Inventor: NAGASOE YASUYUKI
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: There is provided a storage system suitable for an open system which has advanced security functions for different types of logical devices. In a storage system such as a RAID system, 6 types of access attributes which are Readable/Writable, Read Only, Unreadable/Unwritable, Read Capacity 0, Inquiry Restricted, and S-vol Disable, can be set for each logical device. Read Capacity 0 makes a response "capacity 0" upon inquiries from hosts about capacity. Inquiry Restricted does not permit the hosts to recognize logical devices. S-vol Disable does not permit pair forming for duplication of a logical device with another device as the destination of copying. Upon receipt of commands from hosts of the open system, the storage system changes command processes and responses, depending on the difference in operation system, vendor, version, or the like, between hosts. Each logical device is set to one of a plurality of predetermined modes. An operation to be performed in reaction to a predetermined command is stored for each mode.
Patent GB-2428919-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting data by applying PPM pulses to two optical carriers simultaneously
Inventor: MOORE MARK JUSTIN
IPC: H04B10/66
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A pulse position modulation (PPM) encoder encodes each symbol of input data into a pulse package containing at least one optical PPM pulse. Information from a pulse package representing a single symbol is transmitted onto a first optical carrier and a second optical carrier, i.e. the symbol information is distributed across a plurality of carriers. In one embodiment this may be achieved by passing each package through a differential driver. The differential driver passes the positive going portions of PPM pulses to one carrier, and the negative going portions to the other. In this case the form of the pulses transmitted on the first and second carriers is identical, but the pulses of one carrier have a delay relative to the pulses of the other. In an alternative embodiment a different pseudo-random optical orthogonal code is applied to each carrier. The second carrier preferably has a different wavelength from the first carrier. The invention may operate in free-space or on a fibre network. The invention may use ultra-wide band (UWB) technology. Complementary receivers are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2415768-A (GB)
Title: Improvement system of energy efficiency for refrigeration cycle
Inventor: HAN MYUNG-BUM
IPC: F25B29/00
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: The improvement system of energy efficiency for the refrigeration cycle is comprised of: an auxiliary heat exchanger unit for heat-exchanging between refrigerant liquid having high pressure and refrigerant vapor having low pressure; and a cabinet which houses a pressure support value placed at an inlet of an inner pipe of the auxiliary heat exchanger unit, and a pressure of the refrigerant liquid having high pressure condensed at the outdoor heat exchanger is decreased by the pressure support value, and a condensed pressure of the outdoor heat exchanger is maintained. The system can be used to accompany with the ordinary air cooler and heat pump etc., and a conventional refrigerator can be utilized for both heating and cooling like the heat pump, thus leading to an increase of coefficient of performance and a decrease of consumption of electric power.
Patent GB-2420867-A (GB)
Title: Sighting device with multifunction illuminated reticle structure
Inventor: BALL ROGER WILLARD
IPC: F41G1/38
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A sighting device is used to aim along a line of sight at a target. The sighting device includes a reticle structure preferably formed of a roof prism assembly (50) having an inclined final roof-prism mirror surface (44) that is not perpendicular to the line of sight. The inclined final roof-prism mirror surface (44) is the last surface of the roof prism assembly (50) from which an optical path (32) of the target reflects before leaving the roof prism assembly (50). There are two sets of sighting reference features (52, fig 7, 56, fig 8) wherein the sets of sighting reference features are disposed on the inclined roof prism mirror surface. A separately operable illumination source (64, 66) is provided for each of the sets of sighting reference features, wherein each illumination source (64, 66) illuminates only one set of sighting reference features. LEDs 68, 70 and switch 72 are shown.
Patent GB-2435918-A (GB)
Title: Thermal barriers
Inventor: BEASLEY PAUL
IPC: F16L59/00
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: A thermal barrier is disclosed, comprising by a porous material impregnated with a fluid. The fluid is preferably helium, the porous material may be an epoxy resin impregnated cloth. An anisotropic thermal barrier between two regions 2 and 3 is also disclosed, wherein the thermal conductivity in a direction parallel to the interface between the barrier and one of the regions is greater than the thermal conductivity in a direction substantially normal to the barrier. This may be achieved with layers of two materials 4 and 5, preferably a metal and a polymer. A further thermal barrier is disclosed, comprising a solid state composite that undergoes a magnetic phase change at temperatures below 10K, the composite is preferably gadolinium oxysulphide. These thermal barriers are preferably used in a MRI scanner. Conduits for carrying cooling fluid through the barrier may also be supplied.
Patent GB-2428587-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic golf club head cover
Inventor: CHEN XIAOJIAN
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A golf club bead cover includes a bottom wall 12 and a pair of side walls 11 extending from the bottom wall to form a compartment for containing a golf club head. The side walls also define an opening through which the club head may be inserted into and removed from the compartment. Magnets 14 secured in the bottom wall hold the head cover on the club head when the club head is contained in the compartment. Since the head cover is held on the club head by magnetic force, no other fastening devices are needed to prevent the head cover from being inadvertently removed from the club head. Optionally, the cover may be designed for use with a putter. The magnets may be located at the heel and toe ends of the cover.
Patent GB-2439963-A (GB)
Title: Customer behaviour monitoring
Inventor: WHITEHEAD STEPHEN CRAIG
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: A central management system exchanges data with a store at a remote site, where a display imparts visible and/or audible information to store customers. Monitoring means at the store monitors behavior of store customers. Predetermined content data is transmitted from the central management system to the remote store site for display. Monitored customer behaviour data is transmitted from the remote store site to the central management system, to enable evaluation of the customer behaviour in response to the content data. Data transmission between the central management system and the remote store site is effected without using the in-store IT system. Stock may be monitored at a Point of Purchase (POP) display. Barcode readers may be monitored passively. Brand means may impart visible or audible information to store customers or operatives. Compliance means may monitor whether a poster is displayed at a POP.
Patent GB-2427857-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispense system
Inventor: COOK CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A beverage dispense system for carbonated beverages has a pump 10 for circulating carbonated beverage in a loop 3 including a carbonator unit 2 and a dispense head 1. A control unit 14 is provided for controlling the speed of operation of the pump. A source of uncarbonated beverage is connected to the loop 3 for replacing carbonated beverage drawn off at the dispense head 1 in response to the level of beverage in the carbonator unit 2. The pump 10 is operable at low speed when circulating beverage in the loop 3 and at high speed when filling the carbonator unit 2.