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Patent GB-2401415-A (GB)
Title: A ratchet
Inventor: SANDERS MARTIN
IPC: A63C10/24
Filed: 2003-01-20
Abstract: A ratchet mechanism comprising first and second engaging elements (2, 6), wherein the first element (2) has a plurality of teeth (4) with spaces (14) therebetween, wherein at least one of the spaces (14) contains a resilient material (3).
Patent GB-2401689-A (GB)
Title: A multi-chamber electrode assembly
Inventor: OSIPCHUK YURI
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: A multi-chamber electrode assembly for electrophysiological recording comprising a chamber plate 106 with a plurality of extracellular compartments 108, a partition plate 86 with a plurality of electrode apertures 18 aligned with said extracellular compartments 108, spacers 112 between said chamber plate 106 and partition plate 86 to form fluidic channels 122 for withdrawing fluid therethrough from the extracellular compartments 108, a foundation plate 88 with a plurality of intracellular compartments 90 aligned with said electrode apertures 18. The intracellular compartments 90 each include an electrode 92 connectable to electrophysiological recording equipment. The foundation plate 88 further comprises fluid-flow conduits aligned with said fluidic channels 22 for withdrawing fluid from the extracellular compartments 108. The assembly is made by stacking the foundation plate 88, partition plate 86, spacers 122 and chamber plate 108.
Patent GB-2420494-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle seat including a cushion movable from a horizontal orientation to a transversely inclined orientation
Inventor: BRITTLE PETER GEORGE
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: A motor vehicle 5 is disclosed in which at least one seat is provided with a movable seat cushion 10L, 10R that can be moved from a horizontally orientated position to a transversely inclined position to permit an occupant 6 of the seat to rest more comfortably in a leaning position against a side rest 12,14R. The arrangement provides a more comfortable position for passenger when resting whilst the vehicle is in motion.
Patent GB-2405485-A (GB)
Title: Venturi augmented flow meter
Inventor: GYSLING DANIEL
IPC: G01F1/44
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: A venturi-assisted flow meter arrangement is disclosed. The venturi is positioned in a pipe or conduit containing the fluid mixture to be measured upstream of the flow meter. The flow meter is preferably a flow rate meter and/or a phase fraction meter. When the fluid mixture is passed through the venturi, it is homogenized or mixed, which can increase the accuracy of the measurements made by the downstream flow meter. Additionally, the venturi can be used to compute the flow momentum of the fluid mixture, which may be used to calibrate or double check the operation of the flow meter, or allow it to compute the phase fraction for a three phase mixture.
Patent GB-2423565-A (GB)
Title: Inner camshaft of SCP assembly receives drive via sleeve on outer tube
Inventor: LAWRENCE NICHOLAS
IPC: F01L1/344
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A Single Camshaft Phaser (SCP) assembly comprises an inner shaft 12 and an outer tube 14. A sleeve 20 is rotatably mounted on the outer tube 14, and is connected to impart drive to the inner shaft 12 by means of a pin 24 passing with clearance through a slot in the outer tube 14. The connection between the inner shaft 12 and the phaser 30 thus no longer lies on the axis to the shaft, and it is possible to provide a drive coupling 40 between the inner output member 42 of the phaser 30 and the outer tube 14 of the camshaft. A self retaining fastener (50, figure 3) in the bore of the camshaft tube 14 may control the axial position of the inner shaft 12. The sleeve 20 driving the inner shaft 12 may act as a bearing supporting the camshaft tube 14 in a pillar block in the engine.
Patent GB-2423533-A (GB)
Title: Foundation base
Inventor: NIGHTINGALE CLIVE
IPC: E02D27/01
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A foundation base 1 for an extension to an existing structure comprises a concrete slab 3, shutter means 4 and one or more fixing bolts 5, in which the concrete slab is disposed against the existing structure in use, in which the shutter means 4 encloses at least one side portion of the concrete slab 3, and in which the one or more fixing bolts 5 attach the shutter means 4 to the existing structure through the concrete slab 3. By anchoring it to the existing structure, the strength of the concrete slab is increased.
Patent GB-2409510-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger for an air conditioning system
Inventor: HEYS MALCOLM
IPC: F25B39/00
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: A heat exchanger (14) for an air conditioning system comprising a first manifold (40); a second manifold (42) spaced from, and substantially parallel to, the first manifold; a plurality of substantially parallel tubes (44) extending between and fluidly connecting the first and second manifolds; an inlet (46) connected to one of the manifolds; an outlet (48) connected to one of the manifolds; at least one separation wall (50) positioned inside each manifold such that fluid normally flows though the heat exchanger with at least three passes; and bypass means (52) associated with one of the manifolds which, when open, fluidly connects said one manifold with the inlet to reduce the number of passes by at least one. The system has a reduced flow path through the heat exchanger during heat pump mode of the air conditioning system for improved efficiency and reduced ice formation.
Patent GB-2419615-A (GB)
Title: Method of fishing the seabed for shellfish with a dredge
Inventor: SEINEN FRANZ JULIUS HARM
IPC: A01K80/00
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A method of fishing the seabed for shellfish i.e. razor shells comprises towing a dredge 1 across the seabed by a vessel. The dredge comprises a forklike frame 2 attached to a flat carriage (4 figure 2) by the frame fork ends (2a figure 3, 2b figure 2) by means of a hinge joint (3 figure 2). The flat carriage (4 figure 2) comprises two wide parallel skids (7 figure 3) which may have a horizontal bearing surface for the dredge. At the front of the dredge there is an adjustable cutter 6 and a rectangular opening perpendicular to the direction of travel to take in the catch. The rectangular opening is provided with a ring line for compressed air which carries the catch of razor shells on a bed of fluidised air and water to the vessel deck via conduits 11 and 13. A short distance ahead of the skid (4 figure 2) a towing tackle is dragged by the vessel consisting of two welding cables (15 and 16 figures 3 and 4) each with a number of elongated electrodes (17 and 18 figures 3 and 4) connected at a mutual distance to each other perpendicular to the welding cables. The welding cables are connected to the towing tackle (19 figure 4) on a frame (20 figure 4) and fastening eye (21 figure 4) to which a towing cable (22 figure 4) is attached. A power generator onboard the vessel supplies an A.C. current/voltage to the cables as they are dragged across the seabed which irritates/numbs the shellfish causing them to move up out of the sand to lie on the seabed, where they are collected by the dredge.
Patent GB-2415447-A (GB)
Title: A shaped surface cutter for use in a drill bit
Inventor: SHEN YUELIN
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A cutter for a drill bit comprises a shaped working surface <B>102</B>, wherein the shaped working surface 102 comprises an axially asymmetrical curved surface. The working surface <B>102</B> of the cutter may comprise a smoothly continuous compound curve. The cutter surface <B>102</B> may comprise a relative high point <B>106</B> inward from a peripheral edge <B>112</B> of the cutter, the high point <B>106</B> being defined by a convex curved surface portion, the surface may comprise two relative high points. The surface may also comprise a low point. An imaginary cross-section taken through halfway through the low and the high points may have an area or perimeter greater than 20% to greater than 50% of the total area/perimeter of the working surface <B>102</B>. The two relative high points may be connected by a concave surface portion. Also claimed is a polycrystalline diamond compact cutter and a drill bit comprising a bit body and at least one cutter and a drill bit comprising a bit body, a blade formed on the bit body and at least one cutter held by the blade.
Patent GB-2419316-A (GB)
Title: Seat cushion with integral cover attachment
Inventor: KOUTSKY L JOHN
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: A seat cushion comprises a foam cushion body 12 with a perimeter section 14. A cover 16 is disposed over the body 12 and has a border 36 that extends around the periphery of the cushion body 12 and juxtaposed with the perimeter section 14 of the cushion body 12. An insert 18 is positioned within the cushion body 12 and has an outer wall (30 FIG 2) extending along and spaced from the periphery of the cushion body 12 to accommodate the cushion body perimeter section 14. The perimeter section 14 has a foam density greater than that of the main cushion body 12 and the border 36 of the cover 16 is bonded directly to this perimeter section 14. In addition, a support wall or pan (20 FIG 3) is user having a size and configuration to receive the covered cushion with the border 36 of the cover 16 disposed within the support wall (20 FIG 3) when the seat is fully assembled. A method of forming such a seat cushion is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2433159-A (GB)
Title: Tri-Phase Surge Protector
Inventor: LU YUNG-HAO
IPC: H01L27/02
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: A tri-phase surge protector comprises a first zinc oxide ceramic body 10, a first electrode layer 20 on a surface of the first zinc oxide ceramic body 10 and having a first electrode 21 and the first electrode includes a first terminal "a", a second electrode layer 30 on another surface of the first zinc oxide ceramic body; a second zinc oxide ceramic body 40, on the second electrode layer 30, a third electrode layer 50 on another surface of the second zinc oxide ceramic body 40 and having a second electrode 51 and the second electrode includes a second terminal "b", a third zinc oxide ceramic body 60 on the second electrode layer 30 and at a side of the second zinc oxide ceramic body; and a fourth electrode layer 70 on another surface of the third zinc oxide ceramic body 60 and having a third electrode 71, and the third electrode includes a third terminal "c". The invention also discloses a method for manufacturing a tri-phase surge protector.
Patent GB-2449055-A (GB)
Title: Textile armour
Inventor: LEEMING DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: F41H5/02
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: Textile armour 2 comprising at least one textile section 4 and corresponding supporting means 7, wherein the arrangement is such that the or each textile section 4 is fully extended. Preferably, the textile section 4 comprises a net formed from a plurality of interconnecting stands (5, 6, fig. 1) such as plastic fibres. One possible material for the strands (5, 6, fig. 1) is ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. The net 4 may be supported at two adjacent corners, with the body of the net 4 hanging below. It may be woven or knotted and preferably has a camouflage colouring. The armour works by deforming the nose cone 11 of the shaped-charge warhead 12 and preventing the charge from forming properly.
Patent GB-2423263-A (GB)
Title: Piece collecting game
Inventor: GRAINGE FRANK GORDON
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: A set of game play pieces comprising a plurality of sets of playing pieces; a plurality of sets of play money, each set comprising a different denomination; rules to determine the method of game play and a container to house the rest of the apparatus wherein each set of playing pieces is provided with means of identifying which set it belongs to and wherein at least some members of a set of playing pieces are not the same shape as other members of the set. Preferably the pieces can form a car, house, ship or country shape.
Patent GB-2436368-A (GB)
Title: Bistable liquid crystal display device
Inventor: SIKHARULIDZE DAVID
IPC: G02F1/139
Filed: 2006-03-22
Abstract: A bistable liquid crystal display device comprises: a first cell wall (1) and a second cell wall (1') enclosing a layer of a nematic liquid crystal material (5) and electrodes (2, 2') for applying an electric field across at least some of the liquid crystal material (5). A first alignment structure is provided on an inner surface of the first cell wall (1), comprising a grating (3) which tends to induce adjacent molecules of the liquid crystal material (5) to adopt a uniform planar alignment substantially without pre-tilt. A second alignment structure is provided on an inner surface of the second cell wall (1'), comprising an array of posts (4) or holes which tend to induce adjacent molecules of the liquid crystal material (5) to adopt a uniform planar alignment with pre-tilt. The surface of the second alignment structure has a higher anchoring strength than does the surface of the first alignment structure, and two stable molecular configurations of the liquid crystal material (5) can exist after suitable electrical signals have been applied to the electrodes (2, 2'). Other aspects of the invention provide a method of manufacturing the device and a method of addressing the device.
Patent GB-2425098-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle suspension system
Inventor: CHANG OWEN
IPC: F16F9/18
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: The system includes a front frame 200 connected to a front wheel, a shock absorber 40 pivotally connected to the front frame, and a rear frame 10 connected to a rear wheel supported by a ground contact point. The shock absorber 40 may include a preset pressure substantially equal to a pressure caused by a body weight of a rider. The suspension system is structurally configured to maintain an instantaneous centre point of movement of the rear frame relative to the front frame within an angle range of about 45{ Ò 15{ relative to the ground contact point when the rear frame moves relative to the front frame. The centre point of movement may be provided by a single pivot of the rear frame 10 or multiple pivots 21,22,31-33.
Patent GB-2431061-A (GB)
Title: Synchronous follow-up apparatus and synchronous follow-up method
Inventor: ITAHARA HIROSHI
IPC: H03L7/22
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A synchronous follow-up apparatus includes a PLL portion that outputs a first clock signal, and a control loop portion. The control loop portion includes a reference frequency signal generating portion that outputs a reference frequency signal, a clock signal generating portion that generates a second clock signal having the same frequency as a frequency of the first clock signal based on the reference frequency signal generated by the reference frequency signal generating portion, and a frequency control signal generating portion that generates a frequency control signal to change the frequency of the second clock signal based on a frequency difference between the first clock signal and the second clock signal that occurs after a predetermined time and outputs the frequency control signal to the clock signal generating portion.
Patent GB-2430496-A (GB)
Title: Measuring input power and flow rate in a pipline for determining a leakage or blockage condition
Inventor: YATES MAURICE ALLAN
IPC: G01F1/00
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A method of monitoring flow through a pipeline comprises preparing a graph showing the relationship between the rate of flow of fluid through the pipeline and the input power for a plurality of conditions, including leakage conditions and blockage conditions. The input power, which is representative of the head pressure, can be determined by measuring the torque applied to the pump and its rotational speed, or via a direct measurement of the voltage and current applied to an electrical pump motor. The operator obtains a reading related to the input power and a reading relating to the rate of flow, correlates said readings and ascertains whether the pipeline is subject to a blockage or a leakage by comparison with said graph. Effectively, the pumping efficiency of the fluid system is determined both before and after a change in condition and then compared.
Patent GB-2427730-A (GB)
Title: An efficient two-hop cache coherency protocol
Inventor: CEN LING
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a distributed cache coherency protocol in a multi-cache multiprocessor system solving conflicts at a home node.
Patent GB-2442798-A (GB)
Title: Power saving security tracking device using relative motion to cellular communications network
Inventor: TODD ROBERT EDMUND
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: A security module (2) has a motion detector (4), a microcontroller (6), antenna (8) and a radio tracking beacon transmission means able to transmit at a number of power levels or a number of duty cycles. The motion detector 4 detects motion of the security module relative to a cellular telephone network and detected motion triggers the radio beacon. The security module 2 may be adapted to be installed into the cash cassette of an ATM (Automatic Telling Machine) or any container in which valuable goods are stored. The radio beacon sends an alarm signal to a tracking module 10 using a slow duty cycle setting and once an acknowledgement is received from the tracking module, the radio beacon uses a faster duty cycle setting. In addition the alarm signal transmission event may comprise a number signals sent at different transmission powers, so that the lowest power that receives an acknowledgement may be used. (Fig 3 shows power level switching).
Patent GB-2431161-A (GB)
Title: Line resin tube
Inventor: MATSUO SHINICHI
IPC: C08L77/06
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: A line resin tube includes a resin composition (C) including 60 to 230 parts by mass of polyamide resin (B) based on 100 parts by mass of polyamide resin (A), wherein the polyamide resin (B) includes 6-nylon and/or denatured 6-nylon, and has a bending modulus of elasticity of 1GPa or less measured by ASTM D790; and the polyamide resin (A) is obtained by polymerization condensation of xylylene diamine and adipic acid, and has a relative viscosity from 2.0 to 6.0 measured at 25{C in a solution of 98% concentrated sulfuric acid.
Patent GB-2431143-A (GB)
Title: Mailable package
Inventor: WILKINSON KEITH
IPC: B65D85/57
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A return-mailable package for an item such as a DVD is formed from a blank comprising a sheet of foldable material having adjacent first (110a) and second (110b) panels, and a second sheet portion (114) overlying the first panel and adhered to it around three sides, to produce an open pocket. The first sheet (110a, 110b) also has a pair of marginal strips along the two long edges comprising portions bearing adhesive (154,156) whereby, when the sheet is folded over to bring the second sheet portion (114) into contact with the second panel (110b), portions of the marginal strips come into contact and are adherable together. In general, there will also be an adhesive strip (124) adjacent one or both of the short edges of the sheet which in the folded state, can be used to seal those edge regions together. Thus the result is a package sealed around all edges. An adhesive strip (120) adjacent the mouth of the pocket serves to reseal it after removal of the second panel (110b) and the marginal strips (154, 156).
Patent GB-2443263-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulation of waste for storage
Inventor: KIRK DOUGLAS
IPC: G21F9/16
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: An apparatus for encapsulating waste material (e.g radioactive sludge from nuclear processing plant) in a container 104 (e.g Nirex box) for long term storage, comprises: a first storage vessel 106, for holding sludge; a second storage vessel 114, for holding encapsulation medium (e.g. cement based grout); an inline mixer 112 (e.g. a static inline mixer), coupled for receiving sludge, and coupled to the second storage vessel 104, and producing, in use, a mixture of the sludge and grout; wherein the inline mixer is arranged for filling the container. Preferably, a dewatering unit 108 (e.g. HydroTrans based), receives sludge and outputs dewatered sludge to the inline mixer. In a preferred embodiment the inline mixture 112 is disposable and positioned inside the second storage vessel 104 for storage with said vessel.
Patent GB-2444510-A (GB)
Title: Substance Detection System and Method
Inventor: GIBBS MICHAEL RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G01G3/16
Filed: 2006-12-09
Abstract: There is provided a method 20 of detecting the presence of a substance comprising providing 22 a cantilever comprising a magnetostrictive material and having an original resonant frequency. The method also comprises receiving 24 the substance on the cantilever causing the resonant frequency of the cantilever to change. The method also comprises applying 26 a magnetic field to the cantilever causing the resonant frequency to change to a reference resonant frequency and sensing 28 when the resonant frequency becomes the reference resonant frequency.
Patent GB-2445986-A (GB)
Title: Database Update Systems for Wireless communications Systems
Inventor: CARTER MARK IAN
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A method of and system for monitoring and recording the geographical position of a plurality of fixed wireless access nodes in a communication system. The method includes scanning for wireless broadcast signals emitted from said fixed wireless access nodes, deriving identification data therefrom and/or associating geographical location data with the wireless broadcast signal, and comparing the derived identification data and/or geographical location data with known fixed wireless access nodes' identification data and/or geographical location data stored in a database. The database is updated with the scanned wireless access nodes' geographical and/or identification data provided the data does not correspond with any known fixed wireless access nodes' data stored in the database. The database may be used to identify a plurality of wireless access nodes' geographical positions for the purposes of accessing a communications network from a mobile user terminal.
Patent GB-2436464-A (GB)
Title: System for managing objects according to the common information model
Inventor: YIN JIANWEN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A system for managing objects in accordance with the Common Information Model includes an abstract layer that receives requests from the CIM clients through the CIM Object Manager. After the receipt of a request, the abstract layer retrieves the associated XML registration file for the generation of a command to the managed object that is the target of the request. After the command is executed with respect to the managed object, the requested data is returned to the abstract layer. The data returned to the abstract layer is in the form of untransformed XML content. The abstract layer retrieves an XSL transformation file and transforms the XML.
Patent GB-2434238-A (GB)
Title: System and method for detecting transponders used with printer media
Inventor: BROWN ANTHONY R
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: A calibration apparatus for determining a location of a transponder supported by a printer media. The calibration apparatus uses a transceiver to attempt to read, write or otherwise communicate with transponder. Controller logic of the calibration apparatus uses successful and unsuccessful attempts to communicate to determine the location of the transponder. For example, the controller may be configured to move the media in increments, each of the increments associated with a successful and unsuccessful attempt to communicate with the transponder. The successful attempts, and their relative media positions, are correlated with the position of the transponder. Also, the controller may be configured to use different power levels for the transceiver and its one or more couplers to determine which power levels are required to successfully communicate with the transponder. These power levels are correlated with characteristics of the performance of the transponder to determine its distance from the antenna/coupler.