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Patent GB-2375487-A (GB)
Title: A method of making a cartridge for sampling blood
Inventor: SIMONS TAD DECATUR
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 1998-11-30
Abstract: A method of making a cartridge for sampling blood comprising providing a cartridge case with a port 120B and installing in the cartridge case a lancet 106B having a tip 122B such that the lancet tip is shielded in the cartridge case and that the lancet can be driven to extend the tip from the cartridge case for lancing the skin of a patient. The cartridge case may have a chemical being reactive with blood deposited on part of it 124 which is in communication with the port <I>via</I> a channel through which blood can be drawn by capillary forces from the port. Cartridge cases comprising a compartment for receiving blood and an absorbent surface 110B, a heating pad 113B and which may possess an analytical region and a retractable lancet are also described. Methods of using the cartridges are also described.
Patent GB-2393096-A (GB)
Title: A multifunction kitchen utensil
Inventor: WILKINSON NIGEL
IPC: B26B11/00
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: A muliflunction kitchen utensil for the purpose of spreading,cutting and chopping of food includes a flat main application body portion 14 made of a flexible material having a spreader end 13 handle end 12 and two side ends. The spreader end may have a straight cutting edge 17 along its tip and curved end corners, and at least one of the side ends may have a serrated cutting edge 19. In use, food material being spread is applied to the main application body, then the application body is drawn over the surface of the object being covered, the food material being spread evenly by the flexible spreader end. The cutting edge of the spreader end is used to chop and cut food, while the serrated cutting edge of the side end is used to cut tougher food. The utensil may be provided as part of the lid of a container holding the spread (fig 4).
Patent GB-2392879-A (GB)
Title: Envelope or container seal state detection using conducting strip
Inventor: WILLIAMS STEPHEN JOSEPH
IPC: G08B13/12
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: A number of lengths of conducting material 8,9 are attached to the envelope or container 16. The ends of the conducting material 10,11 are adhered to the outside of flaps 12,13 so that the gap between the ends is closed by conducting strip 15 when flap 14 is sealed. A continuous circuit is thus provided between terminals 6 and 7. Processing and logic component 2 monitors the status of the system. Secondary circuit 17 holds a unique identification code in component 20; component 18 receives position information; communications component 19 interfaces with remote devices, receives requests for status information and sends status information, which may include position information, to them.
Patent GB-2395217-A (GB)
Title: Access cover
Inventor: RAINER CLOVER
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: The access cover, primarily for providing access to underground utilities such as sewers, cabling etc., comprises a frame 1 to which a cover C is attached via a hinge mechanism H that is located on one side with the cover and frame being designed so as to be flush with the surrounding floor F when in the lowered position. The hinge mechanism comprises a hinge rod 12 located within an elongate extruded body 13 which includes a curved face that, in use, engages a correspondingly shaped arcuate face of the cover so that the two surfaces remain engaged as the cover is opened, thereby preventing the ingress of dirt etc.
Patent GB-2380472-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for dispensing minute amounts of liquid
Inventor: HOLLSTEIN THOMAS E
IPC: A61J3/00
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: A dispensing apparatus is provided that dispenses minute quantities of liquid material, such as, for example, pharmaceutical suspensions, while maintaining substantial homogeneity of the suspension. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a mixing device that stirs, agitates or otherwise imparts motion to the suspension that is contained in a reservoir. For example, a mixing device is realized in the form of a magnetic impeller, mixer or stirrer that is disposed within the suspension. A series of magnets external to the reservoir are rotated to produce a rotating magnetic field that induces rotation of the impeller.
Patent GB-2385276-A (GB)
Title: A urine funnelling trumpet
Inventor: LEVINSON ORDE
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: A urine felling trumpet, comprising a relatively narrow outlet aperture flaring out to a bell with a rim defining a perimeter of a urine inlet area where the inlet area has a long axis with a pubic locating portion extending from one end of the axis to meet a vaginal locating portion extending from the other end, both of these portions possessing curvature's so that the inlet area has a substantially symmetrical curvature. Where the two curvature's meet there is a discontinuity such that the pubic locating portion is inclined relatively towards the vaginal locating portion, and the outlet aperture is located at least partially within an arc subtended by the vaginal locating curvature. Two other inventions are described and include a urine sample collection apparatus and a second urine funnelling trumpet.
Patent GB-2386845-A (GB)
Title: An exhaust after-treatment device
Inventor: LIU Z GERALD
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment device (10) includes an aftertreatment element (24) for treating internal combustion engine exhaust, an injector (26) for injecting chemical species mixing with the exhaust prior to reaching the aftertreatment element, and a turbulator (36) turbulating the exhaust to enhance the noted mixing. In a desired combination, a two-stage integrated perforated tube combination structure includes a turbulent mixing tube (38) disposed in an acoustic tube (40) and concentrically surrounded thereby.
Patent GB-2399951-A (GB)
Title: Signal transformation
Inventor: CHUA LYE WHATT
IPC: H01P5/10
Filed: 2003-03-25
Abstract: A signal transformer circuit for transforming balanced signals into unbalanced signals or vice versa, including a plurality of coupled or connected component electrical conductor structures each having a respective characteristic electrical impedance value wherein the performance characteristics of the circuit as a whole are determined principally by the characteristic impedance values of the said plurality of coupled or connected component conductor structures and at least one of the component conductor structures forms an odd-mode coupled-line signal transmission line. The structure, design and therefore also the characteristic impedance values of each one of the component conductor structures is chosen/designed according to the characteristic impedance values of the other component conductor structures.
Patent GB-2401176-A (GB)
Title: Container with contents temperature indications
Inventor: PERT ASHLEY GERRARD
IPC: G01K1/14
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A container e.g for beverages comprises a first temperature sensitive area 2 which produces a first visual signal at a first predetermined temperature; and a second temperature sensitive area 8 which produces a second visual signal at a second predetermined temperature, the first and second signals being indicative of the suitability of the containers contents for consumption, during use. A third area 12 and possibly a fourth area are provided to indicate further respective predetermined temperatures. These areas can represent different stages of beverage cooling from "too hot", through "wait", to "ready". Alternatively, they represent respective temperatures suitable for adults, children and babies. The areas are incorporated during manufacture, applied after manufacture, or are labels or sleeves. Indications are colours, pictures, symbols or plain text.
Patent GB-2398341-A (GB)
Title: Taper tool
Inventor: JUNGKLAUS MATT
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: The invention provides a taper tool (100), including a movable sleeve (140) that has flanges (150, 151) with inclined surfaces for use as hand-holds. The sleeve (140) rides on bearings (160), which are mounted in recesses out (152) of the user's way. A spring-loaded wireform retainer (168) secures the bearings in their respective recesses. The retainers include quick-change tabs (170, 171, Figure 5) that hold the retainers in a servicing position that permits the bearings to be easily removed and replaced. The taper tool (100) also includes a spool mounting assembly (190) having a guard rod (198) that swings out and away from a tape spool (196) for facilitating replenishment of the tape. When the guard rod (198) is in the closed position, it is secured by a detent (210, Figure 8) located on the tape spool spindle (194). The spool mounting assembly (190) includes a base (192), a tape spool (196), a spindle (194), a guard rod (198) and an end protector (204) having rounded, grippable exterior edges.
Patent GB-2404024-A (GB)
Title: Measuring biomechanical properties of joints using ultrasound
Inventor: BOUAKAZ AYACHE
IPC: A61B8/08
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the biomechanical properties and dynamic response characteristics of a musculoskeletal system in the human body. The system under investigation includes multiple component parts (eg. bones, muscles, ligaments, etc) having differing ultrasound reflection / transmission properties and whose relative spatial relationship can vary due to the resilience, plasticity and or elasticity of at least one of the component parts. Random, periodic or non periodic movement in the system is induced by way of a mechanical stimulator. Pulsed ultrasound detection signals are directed into the system at times such that at least some induced movement has occurred in target structures within the system, between a first detection signal and a second detection signal. Ultrasound echo signals are used to determine mechanical properties of the system.
Patent GB-2394777-A (GB)
Title: Comparing nmr responses in a wellbore of different radial depths of investigation
Inventor: FREEDMAN ROBERT
IPC: G01V/
Filed: 2003-07-21
Abstract: A method for detecting hydrocarbon-bearing zones or fines invasion in a formation penetrated by a wellbore includes acquiring at least two nuclear magnetic resonance measurements, each of the at least two nuclear magnetic resonance measurements acquired from a volume of investigation at a different radial depth from the wellbore; and determining whether the formation bears hydrocarbons or the occurence of fines invasion by comparing the at least two nuclear magnetic resonance measurements.
Patent GB-2406849-A (GB)
Title: Insulated transport container
Inventor: HARRISON PAUL COLIN
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: A transport container comprises an Insulated Pallet 1 having a peripheral side; a containment of Flexible Insulation Material; and releasable means of securing the containment directly to the Insulated Pallet 1 with an overlap and abutment of the Flexible Insulation Material with the peripheral side of the Insulated Pallet 1 around the entire periphery thereof. The pallet 1 preferably comprises an expanded polystyrene core and a high impact polystyrene skin. The containment may comprise an outermost layer of heavy duty woven textile, an inner layer of moisture proof PVC, inner and outer foam-backed metallised layers and a central non-woven fibre layer secured together by stitching. The containment may be secured to the pallet by a sliding clasp fastener, a hook and loop fastener or hooks on the pallet 1 engageable with an elastic cord stitched to a hem of the containment.
Patent GB-2406341-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow heating or cooling
Inventor: KING DOUGLAS ALEXANDER
IPC: E04C2/52
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: An insert 12, 60 comprising means for generating turbulence in a fluid flow is provided for use in a prefabricated building panel, such as a pre-cast concrete slab having core passages 52,54,56. Turbulence may be generated by an insert in the form of an Archimedes' screw (Fig 3) or by staggered semicircular baffle plates (Fig7) to enhance transfer of heat in a heating or cooling system for a building.
Patent GB-2396846-A (GB)
Title: Printer-based consumables price searching
Inventor: ZERZA WENDY L
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: A printer (101) comprising one or more consumables (102, 103) and a network connection (104) searches a network connected via the network connection for pricing for the one or more consumables. A user is notified when pricing below a user-specified amount is found. A module (105) contained within the printer (101) enables the printer (101) to search a network (e.g. internet) for the price of a printer consumable (102, 103). The printer may search according to paramaters set by a user e.g. a specific price, and may output the search results via the display of a connected computer or a printout from the printer.
Patent GB-2393157-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible steering column assembly for a vehicle
Inventor: DUFFY PATRICK ANTHONY
IPC: B60R21/05
Filed: 2000-11-08
Abstract: A collapsible steering column assembly includes a steering column mounting bracket (5) with a deformable component (9) which is joined to the mounting bracket (5) and can collapse in the event of a vehicle crash. The deformable component (9) is provided with regions of weakness (9B) to allow collapse.
Patent GB-2398061-A (GB)
Title: Load handling apparatus in the form of a collapsible pallet
Inventor: PRICE DAVID
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: A pallet <B>1</B> comprises an upper <B>2</B> (in use) platform which supports a load, a base and spaced bearers <B>4</B> which interconnect the platform <B>2</B> and base. The bearers <B>4</B> having means, which may be in the form of a diagonal strut <B>5</B> to permit the erection of the pallet <B>1</B> from a collapsed state. The pallet <B>1</B> may have locking means which comprises means of the platform <B>2</B> and/or base and means of the bearers <B>4</B> which interengage to provide a locking function to maintain the pallet <B>1</B> in an erected condition. There may be a slot <B>7</B> in the platform <B>2</B> and a complementary shaped locking lug <B>8</B> in the bearer <B>4</B>. The pallet <B>1</B> may be made from a foldable, creasable material, which may be corrugated cardboard, the pallet <B>1</B> being made from separate parts which are assembled together by securing means in the form of adhesive.
Patent GB-2400406-A (GB)
Title: Latch assembly for a movable closure
Inventor: MARZOLF RICCI
IPC: E05B65/32
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A latch assembly for a movable closure element. The latch assembly has a housing 18, a first rotor 46 movable relative to the housing selectively between a) a first latched position and b) a release position, and a second rotor 46' movable relative to the housing selectively between a first latched position and b) a release position. The first rotor has a first throat 58 to receive a strike element. The latch assembly further has an operating assembly which releasably maintains the first rotor in its first latched position and the second rotor in its first latched position. The first rotor 46 is movable substantially parallel to a reference plane as the first rotor moves between its first latched and release positions. The first rotor has a non-uniform thickness taken orthogonally to the reference plane.
Patent GB-2403746-A (GB)
Title: A method of connecting tubulars
Inventor: SIMPSON NEIL ANDREW ABERCROMBI
IPC: F16L13/14
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: A method of connecting tubulars 14 comprises inserting a pin connection 16 of the first tubular 14 into a box connection 18 of the second tubular 14, followed by expanding or plastically deforming the connections 16, 18 to form a connection point (30, figure 3). In a further embodiment, a titanium band (36, figure 3) is provided on the outer surface of the box connection 18 to maintain the pressure integrity of the connection point (30, figure 3) as the connections 16, 18 are expanded by an expansion device (20, figure 2). In another embodiment, a titanium insert (42, figure 4) is provided on the interior surface of the box connection 18 to maintain the pressure integrity of the connection point (30, figure 3).
Patent GB-2415492-A (GB)
Title: Light-emitting key
Inventor: CHEN CHANG HAO
IPC: E05B17/10
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: A key comprising a handle 3, an insertion portion (fig.7a, 500) and an internal light source 50. The handle 3 further containing a power source unit comprising an LED lamp, a circuit board, a battery and a switch. The insertion portion 500 being arranged to emit light from the internal light source 50. The insertion portion may comprise a hollow metal case containing a light emitting source in the from of a flexible body incorporating fluorescent material so that the flexible body has a fluorescent effect.
Patent GB-2415964-A (GB)
Title: Detergent formulations based on soap and fatty acid N-methyl glucamides
Inventor: NAIK APPAYA RAGHUNATH
IPC: C11D1/52
Filed: 2004-07-03
Abstract: Detergent mixtures contain C10-C18 soap and C10-C18 fatty acid N-methyl glucamides where soap forms greater than 40% of the mixture. In another aspect, specified types of auxiliary surfactants are added. These detergent mixtures are for use as laundry detergents where washing is done in soft water or in pre-softened water, using precipitant builders, zeolites or mixtures thereof. Alkali carbonate containing builders can also contain fine calcite particles as crystallisation seed, providing the softening composition. A method of using the composition for washing laundry is claimed and the water-softening composition itself.
Patent GB-2401814-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for laser beam welding of overlapping sheets
Inventor: ODA KOJI
IPC: B23K26/08
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: The overlapping ends of at least three sheets W1a, W2a, W3a are laser welded by positioning and holding the sheets with a holding mechanism 212, and applying at least two laser beams L1a, L2a to the at least two interfaces 214, 216 between the sheets substantially simultaneously. The amount of heat applied by each laser beam, and the position of each laser beam, may be controlled and changed according to the material and/or thickness of the sheets to be welded. Also described is an arrangement for welding two overlapping sheets by heating the sheets with a first laser beam, without causing melting of the sheets, to deform and space the sheets a predetermined distance apart, and then welding the sheets using a second laser beam.
Patent GB-2407281-A (GB)
Title: Fuel pump module with filter
Inventor: TAKAHASHI HIDEAKI
IPC: F02M37/22
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A fuel pump module P comprises a chamber device 2 to be disposed in a fuel tank T, and having a fuel pump 3 disposed in the chamber device, for supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine. A fuel filter device 1 is also disposed in the chamber and is attached to the fuel pump for filtering the fuel at an intake side of the fuel pump. The fuel filter device includes a s filter body formed of plastics, having an internal space 11 communicating with the intake side of the fuel pump, an outer shell part, and a fuel inflow part 13 formed in the outer shell part 12. The filter body is integrated with at least one part of a member forming the fuel pump, or the chamber device (see fig 2), or a pump bracket that supports the fuel pump (see fig 3).
Patent GB-2408568-A (GB)
Title: Toilet facility
Inventor: WATERHOUSE DANIEL PETER
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2004-11-09
Abstract: A toilet facility is provided which includes a toilet bowl and at least one toilet seat, toilet lid and/or toilet cistern. Lighting means are provided at one or more locations on said toilet bowl, toilet seat, toilet lid and/or toilet cistern for illuminating a path of use for a user of the toilet facility.
Patent GB-2413372-A (GB)
Title: Worm gear mechanism and electric power steering apparatus including the same
Inventor: SHIMIZU YASUO
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A worm gear mechanism (44) includes a worm (47), a torque-transmitting worm wheel (48) meshing with the worm, and an auxiliary worm wheel (49) disposed concentrically with the torque-transmitting worm wheel. The auxiliary worm wheel has a pitch circle diameter (D2) set to be greater than a pitch circle diameter (D1) of the torque-transmitting worm wheel and hence meshes with the worm in a meshing phase different from that of the torque-transmitting worm wheel. A screw thread (131) provided on the worm actually meshes with teeth of the torque-transmitting worm wheel along a length defined as an actual meshing length (L2). The screw thread has an effective length (L1) reduced to be approximately equal to the actual meshing length. A further embodiment discloses a first threaded part (L2, fig 12) meshing with the torque-transmitting wheel and a second part (Pib or Pic, fig 12) having a different pitch and not meshing with the torque-transmitting wheel.
Patent GB-2414083-A (GB)
Title: Proximity sensor system
Inventor: WOODRUFF WILLIAM
IPC: H03K17/95
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: A sensor unit (1) for use in a proximity sensor system having control means with connector means for operably connecting the control means to the sensor unit, comprises an antenna element (3) and resonance adjusting means for adjusting the resonance of the antenna element. The resonance adjusting means is provided by means for adjusting the reactance of the antenna element, by adjusting either the inductance or capacitance of the antenna element. The inductance adjusting means comprises coupling means (7, 9, 15, 17) for coupling to the antenna at different points to change the length of the antenna element whilst the capacitance adjusting means comprises coupling different capacitors to the antenna element, both of which change the resonant frequency of the antenna element. The sensor unit may be used in intruder alarm systems.
Patent GB-2410935-A (GB)
Title: Gripper
Inventor: MURAMATSU NAOKI
IPC: B25J15/12
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A gripper comprises a motor 25, contained within a retainer or case 43, for driving a nut 23 that is moved in translation, a finger 20 having one end connected to the translational nut 23, with the other end being connected to the case 32, in which when the one end is pulled upon a movement of the translational nut 23, the finger 20 is expanded in the amount of displacement at a top end. A holder member 41 has a tapped hole in which a screw member 42 is engaged. A locating member 40 secured to the translational nut 23 has a contact portion which makes contact with the screw member 42.
Patent GB-2411682-A (GB)
Title: Insulative gap sub assembly and methods
Inventor: PETER ANDREAS
IPC: E21B17/00
Filed: 2003-12-02
Abstract: Devices and methods for incorporating a gap sub assembly into a drill string to electrically isolate portions of a transmitter assembly within, for example, an MWD tool located within the drill string. The gap sub assembly incorporates upper (34) and lower (36) subs having an insulated interconnection. A central conductor assembly (40) is axially disposed within the lower sub and does not extend through the length of the gap sub. The central conductor assembly is used to transmit electrical power and data across the gap sub assembly between the upper portions of the drill strings and transmitter components housed within the MWD tool disposed below the gap sub assembly.