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Patent GB-2401650-A (GB)
Title: Method for the multi-actuation of a fuel injector having a two piece nozzle needle
Inventor: MAGEL HANS-CHRISTOPH
IPC: F02M47/00
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: The fuel injector 4 comprises a multi-piece injection valve member 6 having a first needle section 7 and a second needle section 8, via each of which a number of injection apertures 15, 16 on the combustion chamber-side end of the fuel injector 4 can be opened or closed. The fuel injector 4 is actuated by a control valve 32, actuated by an actuator 60. The two needle sections 7, 8 are actuated via control valve 32 which is common to the needle sections 7, 8 in such a manner that a first actuation period 71 of the control valve 32 for opening the first needle section 7 is interrupted for a period of time 80 which permits the first needle section 7 to partly close, which period of time 80 permits force opening the second needle section 8 to build up and is followed by a second actuation period 73 of the control valve 32 so as to open the needle sections 7, 8.
Patent GB-2402065-A (GB)
Title: Control of harmful plant-parasitic nematodes
Inventor: ISAYAMA SHINJI
IPC: A01N63/30
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A method for controlling harmful plant-parasitic nematodes characterized by applying to crops to be protected, harmful plant-parasitic nematodes or a habitat of harmful plant-parasitic nematodes an effective amount of (a) an amino acid and (b) a culture having nematocidal activity, which is obtained by cultivating the fungus, Myrothecium verrucaria, or an equivalent of said culture; and a composition to be used for such a method.
Patent GB-2416916-A (GB)
Title: A semiconductor device with a trench
Inventor: BLAIR PETER
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A trench 2 in a semiconductor device is provided with lateral recesses 30 in one or both of its sidewalls which provide discrete localised increases in trench width. When the trench is filled, e.g. by CVD with polysilicon, the formation of voids is thereby avoided. The recesses may have a rectilinear, triangular or arcuate cross-section and extend to the bottom of the trench.
Patent GB-2404958-A (GB)
Title: Drainline having an ovoid cross-section
Inventor: CUMMINGS STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: F16L9/00
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: A drainline (90) for an ultra-low flushing volume toilet (20), wherein the drainline is of ovoid cross-section characterised by a height-to-width (H:W) ratio between about 1.4:1 to 1.5:1 and an upper radius-to-lower radius (R:r) ratio of about 3:1. The drainline is preferably made from extruded plastics material.
Patent GB-2405402-A (GB)
Title: Calcium silicate hardened article
Inventor: OGAWA AKIHIRO
IPC: C04B28/18
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A calcium silicate hardened article which has a flexural strength of 0.05 MPa or more, a heat conductivity of 0.02 to 0.1 Wm<-1>K<-1>, and an air permeability of 5 X 10<-4> to 1 m<2>h<-1>Pa<-1> or less, and exhibits dynamic insulating property.
Patent GB-2421998-A (GB)
Title: A process for manufacturing a refrigerated merchandising cabinet
Inventor: GEOGHEGAN LIAM
IPC: F25D23/08
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: The process includes forming a set of inner liner panels and an associated set of outer body panels at a panel manufacturing station (40). The liner panels are assembled on a support at a coiling station (42). Whilst rotating the support an evaporator tube is coated with a thermal paste and coiled about the liner. At an assembly station (60) the outer body panels are then assembled about the liner to form a cabinet frame which is mounted in a mould (62). Liquid plastic insulating foam is injected into the cavity between the liner and the outer body and cured. After removal form the mould a refrigeration unit is mounted (64) on the chest and connected to the evaporator coil. At another station (66) window and lid are mounted.
Patent GB-2422505-A (GB)
Title: Sampling datagrams
Inventor: CURRAN-GRAY MARTIN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: The invention is directed towards sampling datagrams in network probes (106, 116) with reference to a respective plurality of sampling intervals, generating a time record corresponding to a predetermined number of the plurality of datagrams, wherein the respective plurality of sampling intervals are consistent / is in accordance with a shared predetermined sampling interval regime. A monitoring system comprises a first network probe (106) and a second network probe (116). Each probe comprises an array of comparators 300 arranged to sample packets from a predetermined flow of packets and store timestamps associated with packet samples in a predictable position within a data structure. Data structures generated by each of the first and second network probes are sent to a comparator, where timestamps and counterpart timestamps are identified due to the predictable storage of the timestamps within the data structures. The present invention does not require identifying patterns to be sent with timestamps of sampled packets, thereby reducing the amount of data that needs to be communicated to a correlator. A second embodiment of the invention includes a time record correlator arranged to receive first time record data and second time record data, wherein a position of a data record entry in the first time record data has a corresponding known counterpart position in the second time record data.
Patent GB-2423797-A (GB)
Title: An internal combustion engine having a turbocompounder
Inventor: PEARSON RICHARD
IPC: F02B37/04
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to an internal combustion engine (10) comprising: a plurality of combustion chambers (11, 12, 13, 14) from which is exhausted a flow of combusted gases; a turbine (18) which can be driven to rotate by combusted gases exhausted from the combustion chambers (11,12,13,14) and which provides work output from the engine (10); a bypass passage (21) which allows combusted gases to flow to atmosphere bypassing the turbine (18); valve means (a,b,i) which controls how much of the flow of combusted gas passes through the turbine (18) and how much of the flow passes through the bypass passage (21) ; and control means to control operation of the valve means (a, b, i) and thereby operation of the turbine.
Patent GB-2413761-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable, storable, child car seat
Inventor: ALLEN PAUL
IPC: B60N2/26
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: A child seat assembly (32) for a vehicle comprises a first mounting part (91, 191) for attachment to a child seat and a second mounting part (94, 194) for attachment to the vehicle. The first mounting part (91, 191) is rotatably mounted to the second mounting part (94, 194) and is also movable towards and away from the second mounting part (94, 194). The arrangement permits the position of the child seat to be changed between front- and rear-facing child seat configurations without disconnecting the first mounting part from the second mounting part (94), or the second mounting part (94) from the vehicle. In another embodiment the child seat may be stored within the main vehicle seat (see Fig 1).
Patent GB-2419594-A (GB)
Title: Surfactant primary, secondary and tertiary amines, and amine oxides, and their use in stabilizing or isolating nucleic acids
Inventor: HUANG TUNG-LIANG
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a method to stabilize or isolate nucleic acids in a biological sample (eg blood) with amino surfactants, by a mechanism which is different from conventional methods, wherein a biological sample is contacted with a surfactant of formula (I), ie primary amines, secondary amines and tertiary amines or their mixtures with various ratios of surfactants, to form an insoluble ionic complexe between the nucleic acid and the surfactant in the biological sample. The method of the present invention even can be performed automatically to increase the throughput and expand the application of molecular diagnostic testing with nucleic acid. A reagent comprising a surfactant of formula (I): R<1>R<2>R<3>N(O)x```(I) [wherein R<1> and R<2> are independently H, C1-6-alkyl, C6-12-aryl or C6-12-aralkyl; R<3> is C1-20-alkyl, C6-26-aryl or C6-26-aralkyl; where aralkyl includes 4-tetradecylphenyl; and x is 0 or 1] is claimed per se. It may optionally comprise a nonionic detergent (such as Tween 20 [RTM] or Triton X-100 [RTM]), and an acid selected from maleic, tartaric, citric, oxalic, carboxylic and mineral acids.
Patent GB-2430224-A (GB)
Title: Security post
Inventor: DENMAN PHILIP
IPC: E01F9/646
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: The security post, primarily for hindering or preventing vehicular access, comprises an elongate rigid element with a first end 14 that is insertable into a support for supporting the post extending from a surface, wherein the rigid element comprises two or more adjacent, mutually divergent wall portions 16,18 that are joined to one another at one edge and disconnected from one another at a further edge such that the rigid element has an opening extending along a side thereof The first end of the rigid element preferably includes at least one retention flange 20 extending therefrom which, when the rigid element is vertical, preferably extends at an incline relative to the rigid element and perpendicular to a side wall portion. The retention flange is preferably integrally formed with the first end of the rigid element. The rigid element also preferably includes at least one aperture 22 formed so that, in use, it is above the surface. The post preferably includes at least one connector 24, which may comprise a part-spherical element 32 secured to disc-shaped portions 26,28 extending from the in-use free end of the post that have slots for engaging the spherical element to form a spheroidal matrix of edges that are engageable by a vehicle hitch. The post may also include a strengthening flange and the wall portions may be split into in-use upper and lower parts that are separated by a parting line and hinged together whereby in use the post is hingeable relative to the surface from which it protrudes. The post may include a link panel connecting the free edges of the wall portions. The first and second wall portions preferably taper in width away from the first edge of the post. Also claimed is a blank and a method for manufacturing the post.
Patent GB-2434072-A (GB)
Title: Remote controlled dog training device
Inventor: SWINDELLS MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A remote controlled dog training device which includes a box (1) to which is attached a two channel radio receiver (4) and a servo Figure 9 (2A). The device also includes a two channel radio transmitter, Figure 5 (20). A tennis ball (12) can be placed in the top of the box so that it sits on a removable spring (11). When the lid on the box is closed it depresses the ball on the spring. On receipt of a radio signal from the transmitter either the ball is released by the priming arm (8) situated on the top of the lid being rotated, or, a "click" sound is emitted dependant on which button is depressed on the transmitter. A removable scent box, Figure 3 (16) can be attached to the box (1). The device can be used in one of three positions with or without the spring attachment.
Patent GB-2427845-A (GB)
Title: A cast metallic article
Inventor: MERTINS MICHAEL WAYNE
IPC: B22C9/22
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: A cast metallic article 200, which can be formed via investment casting, includes a plurality of locator embossments 220a, 220b and 220c disposed in an array to provide a datum reference system, by which the article can be held and positioned by a manipulator. The manipulator may be a gripper device linked to a computer controlled robotic device. Each metallic article 200 includes: an airfoil region 212, root region 213, platform region 214 and optionally, shrouded tip region 215 and gating region 216. The embossments 220a, 220b and 220c can be located on the gating region 216.
Patent GB-2441762-A (GB)
Title: Ballast Concrete Block Laying Aid
Inventor: MARSHALL WILLIAM FREDERICK
IPC: B65G7/12
Filed: 2006-09-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a building aid for bricklayers, used in the lifting and laying of ballast concrete blocks onto a bed of mortar. The aid has no moving parts and comprises two lifting handles, preferably made from plastic tube. The aid preferably has two prongs which are placed under the concrete block, allowing the block to be lifted easily and laid onto the mortar bed. The aid is preferably manufactured from tubular steel 1.
Patent GB-2428023-A (GB)
Title: Method,apparatus and media for displaying information
Inventor: FLETCHER JAMES DOUGLAS
IPC: G02F1/167
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: An apparatus for forming an image using an electrophoretic particle suspension containing media including: a transitioner for sufficiently lowering a viscosity of the suspension to facilitate mobility of at least some of the electrophoretic particles; and, imaging electrodes for selectively providing an imaging electric field associated with the image to be formed and positioned with respect to the transitioner such that the imaging electric field impinges upon the lowered viscosity suspension; wherein, the imaging electric field is sufficient to cause select ones of the electrophoretic particles in the lowered viscosity suspension to migrate depending upon the image to be formed. The media includes a plurality of substrates defining an interior hollow including an electrophoretic particle containing, phase-transitional suspension suitable for enabling migration of the electrophoretic particles responsively to an applied electric field in a first state and substantially impeding migration of the particles in a second state.
Patent GB-2430649-A (GB)
Title: Printing forme
Inventor: PROBIAN DIRK
IPC: G03F7/00
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: A printing sleeve or printing plate has a printing forme carrier 11 and a polymer layer 12 which is applied to the printing forme carrier. The polymer layer 12 can be imaged by a photocatalytic and/or a photochemical process, and can be erased by the action of electromagnetic radiation and/or by the action of heat and/or by the action of at least one solvent and/or by abrasive removal. This avoids applying material to the forme for imaging purposes.
Patent GB-2427496-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for identification,authorisation and/or notification
Inventor: AU PUI WA BILLY
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed which comprises a sensor-readable contactless tag (2) physically associated with a wireless communication device (4). In one use of the apparatus, the device is arranged to receive a communication in response to reading of the tag. The apparatus is used in performing transactions in which the tag is read by a proximity sensor (20) to capture contact information stored in the tag (2). This is combined by a data processor (40) with transaction information from point of sale terminal (50) this information being sent to a payment processing centre (80) for authorising and confirming a transaction. As part of the authorisation process, the centre (80) seeks telephonic authorisation of the transaction from communication device (4) via telecommunications network (100). Further uses of the embodiment of the invention for providing access and for collection of goods are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2443701-A (GB)
Title: Bug and mite trap
Inventor: O'KEEFE PAUL MARTIN
IPC: A01M1/10
Filed: 2006-11-11
Abstract: A bug and mite trap comprises an outer casing <B>1</B> and an inner collection material <B>4</B>. At least one surface of the outer casing may have a plurality of holes <B>2</B> which may be in the form of tubes, allowing the entrance of the bugs/mites. The tubes may be of a conical section to allow entrance, but not exit of the bugs/mites. The inner collection material may be of a density which prevents the escape of the bugs/mites. At least two opposing surfaces of the outer casing <B>1</B> may have a plurality of holes. The inner collection material <B>4</B> may be removable, washable and/or disposable.
Patent GB-2432741-A (GB)
Title: Displaying an image of the ground surface superposed on a map
Inventor: NONOYAMA YASUMASA
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: An image display method of image processing and displaying a shot image 302 of the ground surface having been taken with photographic equipment that is mounted on an airframe in the air comprises:- specifying a shooting position in the air three-dimensionally based on the posture of the airframe and the photographic equipment with respect to the ground surface and obtaining by computation a photographic area of at least one image of the ground surface having been shot; transforming a shot image in conformity with the photographic area; and thereafter displaying the transformed shot image superposed on a map of a geographic information system 301, wherein the shot image 302 having been superposed on the map 301 can be erased leaving only a photographic area frame 303.
Patent GB-2435217-A (GB)
Title: Transcutaneous pain suppression device with multiple electrodes
Inventor: GOROSZENIUK TEODOR
IPC: A61N1/34
Filed: 2007-02-19
Abstract: The device for treating chronic pain comprises power supply means 10 having controls 12, 14, 18 and display means 16 and to produce a pulsed stimulation signal which is applied between multiple skin contact electrodes 20, 22. The signal may have a frequency of 1 Hz to 50Hz and a current of between 0.2 and 60 mA. The Electrodes may be held, preferably with a firm pressure, against the skin by a support 26 which may comprise a strap (figs 2a,2b,3c,3d) or a specific wearable supports such as a headpiece (fig 6), gloves (fig 7) or eye patches (fig 8). The reference electrode may comprise a gel patch electrode separate from the stimulation electrodes (fig 2b, fig 5). The stimulation electrodes 22 may comprise metal studs with rounded projecting ends that contact the patient and may be arranged (see fig 4b) in a circular pattern for locating an area of pain with an appropriate signal. The device may be integrated within a housing (fig 3b) that carries the electrodes and a handle (44).
Patent GB-2448110-A (GB)
Title: Folding electric wheelchair
Inventor: WU DONALD PIHSIANG
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: An electric wheelchair comprises: a chair assembly 40 and a wheel assembly 30. The chair assembly 40 includes a seat 21, a first frame 23, a second frame 24, and a third frame 25, which are pivotally connected to form a four-bar linkage mechanism, so that the seat 21 and the respective frames of the electric wheelchair will be folded synchronously in the same direction when the electric wheelchair is being folded.
Patent GB-2450559-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable load bearing frame for a pickup truck
Inventor: HOLYOAK ANTHONY
IPC: B60P7/00
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: An adjustable load bearing frame 1 for mounting to the rim 2 of a rear cargo box area 4 of a pick-up truck or other light motor vehicle comprises a mounting means 8 for mounting the frame 1 to the rim 2 of the cargo box area 4, an elongate load bearing member 10, having opposite first and second ends 18, 19 and supporting means 20-24 for supporting the load bearing member 10 on the mounting means 8. The supporting means 20-24 is arranged to support the first end 18 of the load bearing member 10 at a higher level above the mounting means 8 than the second end 19, such that the load bearing frame 1 may, in use, be mounted to the rim 2 of the cargo box area 4 with the first end 18 above a forwards portion 28 of the cargo box area 4 and the second end 19 above a rearwards portion 29 of the cargo box area 4. The load bearing member 10 comprises a pair of parallel beams 32, 33, wherein each beam 32, 33 comprises telescopic extensions 36, 37. The load bearing member 10 includes a pair of lateral supports (Figure 3, 46, 47) comprising telescopic lateral extensions (Figure 3, 48, 49).
Patent GB-2452574-A (GB)
Title: Door closer having a hydraulic damper
Inventor: REID ALISTER PETER
IPC: E05F3/10
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: A door closer for mounting between a door leaf and a door frame, the door closer comprising: an elongate housing 2 for mounting in one of the door leaf or door frame, a plunger 6 disposed in and movable along the housing 2, a biasing element 4, which may be a helical compression spring, disposed in the housing 2 and biasing the plunger 6 inwardly of the housing 2, and a tension member 14 having a first end 16 connected to the plunger 6 and a second end 20 connected to an anchor element assembly 24, the anchor element assembly comprising a mounting member 20, for mounting in the other of the door leaf or door frame, and a hydraulic damper 50 for damping the movement of the plunger 6 within the housing 2, the hydraulic damper 50 comprising a hydraulic fluid selected from a glycol-based fluid or a silicone-base fluid since their viscosity is less susceptible to changes in operating temperature. The hydraulic fluid is preferably a glycol-based brake fluid such as DOT 3, 4, or 5.1 as used in automobiles. The door closer is not limited to glycol-based or silicone-based fluids, in which case the hydraulic damper further comprises a restrictor valve having a threaded adjuster pin 52, including a needle valve member 55, which can be screwed in and out to adjust the flow of fluid in the damper; the needle valve 55 has a tapered surface at angle of less than 1 degree, alternatively it may have an angle of no greater than 2.5 degrees if a fluid having a viscosity in the range 750cP to 2000cP at minus 40 degrees centigrade is used.
Patent GB-2448949-A (GB)
Title: Indicator formulation and use thereof
Inventor: SIMONSEN JAN
IPC: A61B18/20
Filed: 2007-09-13
Abstract: A colour change indicator formulation comprising: an indicator material capable of undergoing a colour change on exposure to intense light, said indicator material being dispersed in a topically acceptable carrier. The carrier may be: a high viscosity liquid suitable for application to the skin; comprised of microcapsules enclosing said indicator material; of a refractive index matching that of human tissue. The formulation may also be in the form of a coating on an optically transparent self-adhesive tape. Also claimed are methods of indicating exposure to intense light wherein the formulation is applied to human skin, or to the optical window of an intense pulse optical irradiation device which is then put into contact with said skin.
Patent GB-2452772-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle registration plate
Inventor: RICHARDSON ANDREW PAUL
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 2007-09-15
Abstract: An acrylic vehicle registration plate, conforming to British Standards, that has an adhesive back panel connected it to the bodywork of a vehicle. The adhesive back panel, when forced away from the registration mark, commences a chemical molecular change in the numbering and lettering, thereby rendering the registration plate obsolete to any criminal activity.
Patent GB-2453109-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles with a frameless unitary lens
Inventor: CHOU TERRY
IPC: A61F9/02
Filed: 2007-09-25
Abstract: A pair of holistically designed frameless swimming goggles comprises a unitary lens 1, a lens-receiving pad 2, and a securing strap 3. The lens includes central-view portion 10 which corresponds to a wearer's nose flanked by front-view portions 11 which are flanked by a pair lateral-view portions 12. The lens also comprises lens strap widows 16 and a lens-pad engaging rim (15, Figure 3). Curved portions 13 provide a smooth transition between the front-view and lateral-view portions. The lens pad 2 includes a lens-engaging rim 21, a lens-engaging rim extension 22, and a face contact 23. The ends of the securing strap connect with the strap windows 16 of the lens. Preferably, the lens rim (15) does not protrude out from the rear surface (14), and is joined to the pad rim 21 by gluing.