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Patent GB-2400847-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of waste CFC-containing equipment
Inventor: NORFROST LIMITED
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: A method of recycling CFC-containing equipment, such as refrigeration units, comprises shredding the material forming the equipment and pyrolysing the shredded product. The shredding step may be performed in an enclosure so that any air contaminated with CFCs is prevented from escaping into the atmosphere. The contaminated air can be fed to a catalyst bed or to a microwave or plasma generator to decompose any CFCs. The catalyst may be a tungsten oxide/titanium dioxide catalyst or a sulphate-modified titanium dioxide/zirconia catalyst. The CFCs may be broken down to HCl and HF, which can then be removed using a scrubber. The pyrolysis may be conducted by passing the shredded material through an externally heated rotary pyrolyser to produce a gaseous mixture, which may undergo further treatment to remove CFCs. The treated gaseous mixture may also be used to fuel a generator. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2402430-A (GB)
Title: Ball joint
Inventor: GEORGIOU NICOLAS
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A ball joint socket 2 comprises a cavity of substantially circular cross-section, in which a ball 10 can be rotatably, demountably mounted in use, the socket comprising a ball retaining means 6, 6' arranged, in use, to contact the surface of the ball on both sides of the equator of the ball when the ball 10 is mounted in the socket. The retaining means 6, 6' may be a pair of resilient O-rings.
Patent GB-2392709-A (GB)
Title: Hinge assembly for monitor of overhead console
Inventor: DONOVAN JEFFREY M
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: The hinge assembly (16) includes a housing (12) and a monitor bezel (15) for supporting a video monitor (14). The bezel (15) is pivotally mounted on the housing about a pivot axis (A). A friction member (62,64,66) is attached to one of the housing (12) and the bezel (15) and positioned and in sliding contact with a contact surface (22a,22b,40a,40b) of the other of the housing (12) and the bezel (15). The friction member (62,64,66) is radially spaced apart from the pivot axis (A). A bias member (70) biases the friction member (62,64,66) against the contact surface (22a,22b,40a,40b). The pivoting of the bezel (15) about the pivot axis (A) causes the friction member (62,64,66) to slide along the contact surface (22a,22b,40a,40b).
Patent GB-2402074-A (GB)
Title: Body support sling with non-inflatable pad
Inventor: DALTON IAN DAVID
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A body support sling for lifting and suspending a patient I from an invalid hoist 10 comprises a flexible body support 21, suspension means 25,26 for suspending the sling from the invalid hoist 10, and at least one deformable non-inflatable pad 27,30. The or each deformable non-inflatable pad 27,30 is removably held by the flexible body support 21.
Patent GB-2403324-A (GB)
Title: Locating device
Inventor: MOORE DAVID
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: A locating device for use with any item to be located. The locating device 54, 56, 58, has a memory (22, Fig. 1) for storing an identity, e.g. a telephone number, which may be programmed into the memory by telephoning the locating device from that telephone, whilst holding down an acceptance button (40, Fig. 2) on the device. In use, a telephone or other mobile communications device is used to dial a "dial in" number that may be associated with a number of locating devices. A relay terminal 62 transmits the telephone signal to the various locating devices which decode the identifier from the signal. Each locating device compares the identifier with its respective pre-programmed identity, and activated to produce an alert signal 66 if there is a match. The locating device memory may store more than one identity, so that the locating device can be activated from more than one telephone.
Patent GB-2403472-A (GB)
Title: Organic waste disposal
Inventor: NICHOLAS PHILIP CHARLES
IPC: C02F11/13
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: A vessel 10 for drying organic waste, the vessel comprising at least two elongate channels 12, each having a substantially segment shaped cross section, with a radius of between 0.25m and 0.75m. An axle 16 is associated with each channel, each axle mounted for rotation about an axis parallel to the length of its respective channel. Each axle has a plurality of mixing paddles 18 or one or more helical blades, an interface between the two channels and a first heater for heating the channels, wherein, during drying, the axles associated with adjacent channels are arranged to rotate in opposite directions and the interface between adjacent channels is heated so as to enhance breakdown of the organic waste at the interface. Two methods for drying of organic waste are also provided.
Patent GB-2389063-A (GB)
Title: Heat and moisture exchange device
Inventor: SERPICO JOSEPH M
IPC: B01D69/10
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: A unitary humidity exchange cell (HUX) is disclosed that includes at least one composite membrane, disposed between at least one first chamber for flow of the first fluid therethrough and at least one second chamber for flow of the second fluid therethrough. The composite membrane include an at least partially sulfonated humidity-conducting polymer comprising residues derived from at least one arylvinyl monomer; and a reinforcing substrate bonded thereto. The product finds utility in a variety of physical and chemical processes and products whereby moisture or other highly polar liquid or gas transfer, exchange removal or delivery is important. A notable application is the Membrane Energy Recovery Ventilator (MERV) in which both heat and moisture is transferred between two air streams, one intake and one exhaust, from an air-conditioned building.
Patent GB-2396662-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for pressure controlled sequential operation
Inventor: AKSELBERG FRANK
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A method and a device for controlling a downhole hydraulic sequential control system (1) in which a number of pressure relief valves (20, 22) are arranged to open sequentially directly or indirectly for corresponding actuators (26, 34) through introduction of a hydraulic fluid, wherein the pressure of working fluid supplied to the control system is transmitted to hydraulic fluid in the control system (1). The pressure transfer may be effected by means of a dividing piston (6).
Patent GB-2409951-A (GB)
Title: Wireless local area network of medical sensors
Inventor: MURPHY GRAHAM
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: An apparatus for medically monitoring a plurality of people comprises a plurality of portable medical monitors (Mn) each having a short range wireless transceiver (28), and a portable user interface (2) having a short range wireless transceiver (64). The medical monitors (Mn) and the user interface (2) are arranged to form a short range wireless local area network (LAN) in which the user interface and the monitors are operable remotely, but within the said short range, of one another. The plurality of portable medical monitors each have at least two medical sensors (Sm) for sensing medical data and are operable to transmit to the user interface, via the LAN, the sensed medical data. The portable user interface (2) has display means for displaying the said medical data of the plurality of monitors to allow the user of the interface to monitor the medical conditions of the monitored people. That allows the user to move about and engage with a monitored person whilst retaining the ability to monitor the others. A communications device (4) is co-operable with at least the user interface to receive the said medical data, and to transmit the received medical data to a remote location at a range from the communications apparatus which is large compared to the said short range. The device may be a cell phone combined in one module with the user interface.
Patent GB-2398586-A (GB)
Title: Cutting element for roller cone drill bit
Inventor: MCDONOUGH SCOTT
IPC: E21B10/16
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: An insert 330 for a roller cone drill bit comprises a base 331 and a cutting portion 332. The cutting portion extends from the base and comprises a crown 340 with a cutting surface 333 including a plurality of spaced apart cusps 341, 342, 343. The cusps may be partially dome shaped or arcuately shaped. The cusps may be circumferentially spaced around the crown, and/or placed in central position 345. The insert is of particular application in the gage row of the roller cone.
Patent GB-2411337-A (GB)
Title: Wearable modular strap device
Inventor: DANIEL SIMON RICHARD
IPC: A44C15/00
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A wearable modular strap device 1 for supporting multiple modular units 5 comprises a flexible strap 2 with a plurality of electrically connected nodes 4 acting as docking points for the removable modules. The strap is lockable in a loop using a mechanical joiner clip 3 that contains hub circuitry and a universal connector plug for recharging and data exchange. The strap can be worn as a wristband or alternatively as a necklace. The modules may include a display device, a control device, a rechargeable battery, and modules for communication, data storage, location and environment sensing, or for ornament.
Patent GB-2412713-A (GB)
Title: Fluid control
Inventor: COLEY D
IPC: F15C3/12
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A fluid control arrangement 10 has a nozzle 12 through which pressurised fluid 14 leaves to cross a chamber 36. Part of the nozzle surface 16 is provided by a rotating cylinder 26 having different surface properties around its perimeter, so that rotation causes the surface properties at 16 to change. This, in turn, changes the angle through which the jet 42 leaves the nozzle 12, allowing the upper or lower outlets 38 to be selected, thus forming a valve arrangement.
Patent GB-2409759-A (GB)
Title: Dual panel type electroluminescent device and method for fabricating the same
Inventor: PARK JAE YONG
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2004-08-17
Abstract: A dual panel type organic electroluminescent device includes a first substrate 210 having a first region IVa and a second region IVb corresponding to a peripheral region of the first region, TFTs formed in the first region, pad parts 222, 224, 226, 228 formed in the second region IVb, a second substrate 250 attached to the first substrate with a predetermined space therebetween, the second substrate overlapping the first region and exposing the second region of the first substrate, a first electrode, an organic electroluminescent layer 256 and a second electrode formed 258 on the second substrate 250 facing the first substrate 210, a first electrical connection pattern connecting the thin film transistor with the second electrode, a second electrical connection pattern 232 connecting one of the pad parts with the first electrode, a seal pattern 140 disposed on edges of the first and second substrates, and a dummy spacer 234 disposed between an image display region of the first region and the seal pattern.
Patent GB-2405955-A (GB)
Title: A Method for Controlling Activation of a Power Source of a Hybrid Electrical Vehicle.
Inventor: BRIGHAM DAVID
IPC: B60W10/06
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: The hybrid vehicle comprises a braking system; a primary power source 16 such as an IC engine and fuel cell; a secondary power source 18 such as a battery and capacitor; and an electric motor 20 such as a starter/alternator. The motor is connected to both power sources and a transmission unit 26 which are adapted to drive at least one wheel 14. The method comprises steps of determining a vehicle speed and an operating state of the braking system preferably via sensors 42 and 40 respectively; and activating the primary power source based on determined speed and braking state.
Patent GB-2419327-A (GB)
Title: Amphibious vehicle transmission with means to automatically decouple land propulsion means
Inventor: LONGDILL SIMON JAMES
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: Amphibious vehicle (2, Fig. 1) has retractable road wheels (8, Fig. 1) to allow planing. Power to road wheels 8 is disconnected automatically as the wheels 8 are retracted. This may be achieved through a cable 310 attached to suspension rocker arm 232 to disconnect dog clutch (33, Fig. 6) attached to the input shaft of differential (34, Fig. 6) as the wheels 8 are retracted; and vice versa. Retraction device 242 - shown as a hydraulic cylinder 244 - rotates rocker arm 232 about pivot 240. This in turn retracts wheel suspension assemblies 224, link arms 220, and relay members 216 and 218. These pull up lower suspension arms 214, to which wheel hubs 204 are fitted. The system may be fitted to a steered axle; indeed, the retraction cable system may be fitted to any suitable retractable suspension system. A suitable power train is shown in Figure 3.
Patent GB-2420341-A (GB)
Title: Detergent container closure having dispersible wax plug
Inventor: HOUSMEKERIDES CHRIS EFSTATHIOS
IPC: A47L15/44
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A closure 1 for a container. The closure comprises a channel 2, which extends therethrough. The channel is filled with a composition capable of being dispersed in an aqueous medium at an elevated temperature. The dispersible composition comprises a fragrance. The composition may be a water insoluble wax, such as a paraffin wax. A dependent curtain or skirt 4 may be provided for attachment to a bottle, by means of a screw thread or snap-fit arrangement. The container may contain an automatic dishwashing formulation, or a drain cleaner or machine cleaner formulation. The dispersible composition may also contain components usually found in an automatic washing formulation, and/or an anti-foam agent.
Patent GB-2428239-A (GB)
Title: Improved agricultural lime
Inventor: CARSON JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: C05D3/02
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: An improved agricultural lime composition comprises, in combination, alkali earth carbonates, alkali earth sulphates and metal oxide hydrogels. The alkali earth sulphates may be made in situ by the addition of sulphuric acid to the carbonate. The improved lime may also contain primary, secondary and trace nutrients, crop seeds and agrochemicals. Industrial waste product may be used in the manufacture of the improved lime. The physico chemical nature of the improved lime confers extended release properties on the active ingredients involved.
Patent GB-2421375-A (GB)
Title: A ramp generator for an analogue to digital converter
Inventor: LEE YAN
IPC: H03M1/80
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A ramp generator for an analog-to-digital converter comprises an array of capacitors each controlled by a switch responsive to one or more control signals and operable to connect/disconnect one or more of the capacitors relative to the array and a current source operable to charge at least one of the capacitors. Operating the ramp generator comprises resetting the ramp generator, enabling a current generator to charge at least one capacitor in the switched capacitor array, and controlling the state of one or more switches, wherein the switches are operable to connect and disconnect one or more of the capacitors relative to the array. The output of the ramp generator having a plurality of programmable breakpoints. The analogue to digital converter may also comprise means to produce a falling ramp signal and a rising ramp signal.
Patent GB-2423085-A (GB)
Title: Thiofoxins, dimethylthiofoxins, azafoxins and amidofoxins which may be useful as ligands for G-protein coupled receptors
Inventor: GRAINGER DAVID JOHN
IPC: C07K5/00
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: The invention provides compounds of general formulae I - IV or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=121 WI=139 LX=318 LY=745 TI=CF> <PC>X is -CO-(Y)k-(Z)n or -SO2-(Y)k-(Z)n wherein k is 0 or 1, Y is a cycloalkyl, polycycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or polycycloalkenyl group, each Z is H or various residues and n is an integer or Z may be a peptide radical and R<2>, R<3> and R<4> are independently any substituent. The invention also provides methods of preparing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and use of the compounds for the preparation of medicaments intended to modulate the activity of one or more members of the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) class. Compounds of the invention may be used to create a compound library for use in screening for agents which modulate signalling through GPCRs.
Patent GB-2423408-A (GB)
Title: Identifying audiovisual apparatus and associated methods and content stored on data carriers
Inventor: GREEN STUART
IPC: G11B27/00
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to apparatus, methods and data carriers associated with the playback of audiovisual content. For example, in one embodiment, the apparatus is for playing audiovisual content, which is stored on a storage medium (122), the apparatus comprising a processor (105) and a memory (112) storing identification data (140), which is capable of identifying the apparatus and which is readable by the processor (105) under the control of the content. There are many potential uses for the identification data (140). For example, the identification data can be used in a determination of whether or not the apparatus is known to comply with a format specification, for example the DVD-Video format specification. On the basis of the determination, different content, or logic relating to the content, may be replayed. Another exemplary use of the identification data is to determine whether or not an apparatus has the capability to replay certain content; for example, the determination leading to a user only being offered a choice of selecting content that can replay on the apparatus.
Patent GB-2424263-A (GB)
Title: Chamber door seal with a movable second gasket for sealing during steam sterilisation
Inventor: STEWART PAUL
IPC: F16J15/46
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: A chamber 16 (e.g. a freeze dryer vacuum chamber) has a slot or opening 14 through which containers can be inserted into the chamber, a door 12, a motorised mechanism (figs 2-4) for moving the door 12 against the opening 14, and a sealing arrangement comprises a first gasket 70 extending around the opening, and a second gasket 74 extending around the first gasket. The second gasket 74 is movable between a first position in which the first gasket forms an airtight seal with the door 12 (fig 9), and a second position in which the second gasket 74 forms an airtight seal with the door 12 (fig 7). The second gasket 74 may move in a groove under gas pressure controlled by valves (82, 84, fig 5). Curved detents and recesses (fig 8) or a spring can push the door 12 away from the gaskets during opening. The second gasket 74 allows the first gasket 70 to be sterilised without an escape of steam.
Patent GB-2416501-A (GB)
Title: System for controlling NOx emissions
Inventor: MIDLAM-MOHLER SHAWN
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: A system for controlling exhaust emission oxides of nitrogen (NOx) during restarts of an internal combustion engine (ICE) has an exhaust system incorporating a catalytic converter. The system comprises at least two exhaust gas oxygen sensors (120,122,124) arranged in the exhaust system, one(122) being located mid-bed of the catalytic converter and another (120,124) being located upstream or downstream of the catalytic converter, and ```a controller (106) for performing at least one process to reduce NOx emissions when the difference between oxygen concentrations sensed by the sensors exceeds a predetermined threshold. The processes to reduce NOx emissions include i) delaying an engine restart for a predetermined time ii) limiting the number of restarts to a predetermined number during a selected interval of time iii) minimising pumped oxygen by closing a throttle during shutdown and iv) providing rich fuelling during engine restart. The oxygen sensors HEGO or UEGO sensors. The catalytic converter is a three-way catalytic converter.
Patent GB-2418978-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerator
Inventor: JUNG WON CHUL
IPC: F25D21/04
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A refrigerator includes storage spaces 59, each of which has an open front face. The storage spaces 59 are formed in a case 55 that defines the interior of the refrigerator. A tray 61 is installed in each of the storage spaces 59 to be drawn in a drawer-like fashion. An evaporator 65 is attached to an outer side of the inner case 55 to cover rear portions of upper and side surfaces of the inner case which are spaced by a predetermined distance from the open front face of the storage space 59. In addition, a fan assembly 69 for allowing the air in the storage space 59 to circulate is installed on a front portion on the ceiling of the storage space 59. By reducing the temperature of the front portion of the storage space that first comes into contact with the external air when the tray is drawn out, it is possible to minimize a layer of frost being formed on the surface of the storage space. A heater may also be provided in the lower portion of each storage space 59.
Patent GB-2431338-A (GB)
Title: Double-walled cup
Inventor: MELLOR SIMON
IPC: B65D77/20
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: A cup 2 for the storage and dispensing of a liquid comprises an inner cup 4, the open end of which is closed by an hermetic seal 8, and a sleeve 6 around the inner cup 4. The sleeve 6 engages with the inner cup 4 and extends beyond the open end of the inner cup 4. A liquid tight seal exists between the rim of the cup 4 and the inner surface of the sleeve 6, which may have an annular channel (12, Figure 2) in which an annular flange of the cup rim engages. The sleeve may have a wall closing its lower end and may be spaced from the exterior of the cup for most of its length. The cup may be of plastics and the sleeve of paper material. The seal 8 may have a lifting tab 10 which may cover a vent hole.
Patent GB-2418878-A (GB)
Title: Fluid inducer evaluation device and method
Inventor: WEIGEL MATTHEW J
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: A fluid inducer having an inducer valve operable to open in response to a load is evaluated by an evaluation device. This device includes a fluid conduit for pressurizing the fluid inducer with a fluid and a pressure sensor that senses the pressure in the fluid conduit. In addition, the device includes an actuator for applying the load to the fluid inducer and a load sensor that determines the load in response to the sensed pressure.
Patent GB-2423131-A (GB)
Title: Pelletiser roll shell with detachable outer portion
Inventor: RAMSDEN HOWARD
IPC: F16C13/00
Filed: 2006-02-07
Abstract: A roll shell 1 for use in a pelletiser or pellet mill comprises an inner portion 2 having an inner curved surface 1b that defines the bore of the roll shell, and an outer portion 3 which defines the outer surface 1a of the roll. Up to 60% of the outer surface of the roll is cut away to form indentations on the surface. The outer member is releasably secured to the inner member, so that it can be replaced easily. The inner and outer members may be formed in one or more sections. The inner and outer portions may be secured using corresponding male and female portions, or they may define a tapered interface such as a taper lock system, using semi-circular threaded holes 4b, 5a that receive grub screws (not shown).
Patent GB-2423970-A (GB)
Title: Housing, especially a mirror housing.
Inventor: WELLER KLAUS
IPC: B60Q1/04
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: The invention is a housing, in particular a mirror housing. The mirror housing has a lighting source arranged with a light screen fastened to a lighting housing. In order to construct the housing in such a way that it may be connected to the lighting housing in a constructionally simple and cost-effective manner, the housing is integral with the lighting housing. Both parts may thus be manufactured jointly, so separate fitting of the lighting housing to the housing may be dispensed with. The housing is particularly suitable for outside rear-view mirrors.