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Patent GB-2422960-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle headliner antenna mounting structure
Inventor: GAGE RANDALL A
IPC: H01Q3/32
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: An antenna mounting structure includes an automotive vehicle headliner (10) structured for mounting on an interior surface of a roof (22) of the vehicle. The headliner (10) includes an extended portion (20) that extends beneath a glass component (24) of the vehicle when the headliner (10) is mounted on the roof (22). The antenna mounting structure (20) also includes an antenna (38,42,44,50) mounted on the extended portion (20) of the headliner (10). The mounting of the antenna (38,42,44,50) on the extended portion (20) provides a line of sight between the antenna (38,42,44,50) and a transmitter or receiver located in the atmosphere outside the vehicle.
Patent GB-2421997-A (GB)
Title: A fabric dryer
Inventor: TSUI WILLIAM TAK MING
IPC: F26B13/20
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: A sheet of fabric 12 is fed through a dryer 1 between a lower and upper net conveyer 20, 22 in direction 'D' and the upper net conveyer 22 may have a tension control arrangement 24 comprising a rod 26 extending across the full width of the upper conveyer 22 and is operable by rod 26. Positioned above and below the fabric 12 are tapered nozzles 2, 4 which are supplied with heated air from a common source that has been split evenly by a dividing vane 30 to feed the respective nozzles 2, 4. Nozzles 2, 4 have one or more fins 10 provided by an elongate strip (34, fig 3) having square or rectangular wave like profile forming channels 36 through which the air passes. The fins 10 are spaced along an air outlet 8 and are angled to deflect the air onto the fabric in direction 'C'. Nozzles 2 may be offset from nozzles 4 (fig 2B) and causes the fabric 12 to travel in a wave like path to reduce tension in the fabric 12.
Patent GB-2436855-A (GB)
Title: Combustion apparatus, eg diesel engine, with exhaust gas recirculation
Inventor: DAVIES DAVID
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: A combustion apparatus such as a diesel engine (16) has an air inlet system (20,22) through which air can be drawn air from the atmosphere to the engine, a fuel supply system (28,30,32) for supplying fuel to the engine, an exhaust system (34,36,38,40,42) for exhausting combustion gas from the engine to the atmosphere and an exhaust gas recirculation system (44,46) for feeding a proportion of the exhaust gas from the exhaust system to the air inlet system so as to reduce NO and NO2 emissions by the engine. A heat exchanger (48) is provided between the exhaust gas recirculation system and the fuel supply system so that, in use, heat is transferred from the recirculating exhaust gas to the fuel not only so as to cool the recirculating exhaust gas and thus enhance the reduction of NO and NO2 emissions but also so as to warm the fuel and thus improve the combustion efficiency of the engine. In a front-engined motor vehicle, the heat exchanger can conveniently be disposed beneath the vehicle so as not to take up space in the vehicle's engine compartment.
Patent GB-2421898-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with interchageable dirt collecting systems
Inventor: MOINE DAVID W
IPC: A47L9/10
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: The application relates to an upright floor care appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner 10, having first 350 and second 412 interchangeable dirt collecting systems. The first 350 and second 450 dirt collecting systems are removable inserted in a sidewardly manner into a recess in the housing 200 of the floor care appliance, the recess 201 having a sidewardly facing opening. The first dirt collecting system 350 may take the form of a dirt cup 350 with two chambers, while the second dirt collecting system 412 may be in the form of a filtration bag 412. The first 350 or second 412 dirt collecting system may be partially obscured from view in the area in front of the floor care appliance, when inserted in the recess in the housing 200.
Patent GB-2437515-A (GB)
Title: Method for bonding a member to a glass article
Inventor: KAZANSKY PETER G
IPC: C04B37/04
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A method for bonding a member (figure 2, 7) to a glass article 1 is described. The bonding method comprises poling a glass article 1 by applying a voltage to the glass article while the glass article is arranged between a cathode 3 and an anode 2. The anode 2 is in contact with or adjacent to a predetermined region 5 of a surface of the glass article 1. The glass article 1 is then heated while the member (figure 2, 7) is in contact with the predetermined region 5 of the surface of the glass article 1 subjected to the poling. An electrostatic force is generated between the surface of the glass article 1 and the member. The member (figure 2, 7) may comprise an insulating material.
Patent GB-2440986-A (GB)
Title: Wireless multi-hop communication system
Inventor: ZHOU YUEFENG
IPC: H04B7/204
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A wireless multi-hop wireless communication network uses an OFDM/TDM transmission format comprising a transmission interval having a plurality of windows, each window occupying a different part of the transmission interval and having a frequency /bandwidth profile over the window. Transmission from the first node takes place in a first window, and transmission from the second node in a second window of the same transmission interval, so that there is no interference in an area within the coverage of both nodes.
Patent GB-2445160-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic test device
Inventor: DUESBURY PAUL
IPC: G01N21/75
Filed: 2006-12-29
Abstract: A diagnostic test device comprising means for sampling a biological liquid (5), means for reacting the sample (17) with at least one reagent to provide one or more visible indicia and an optical detector 41, 43 for detecting the presence of said one or more indicia. The device also comprises means for causing at least part of the optical detector to move over the one or more indicia, carriage 45. The device may further comprise liquid responsive means such as a releasable tether 51 for carriage 45 which is released by contact with the liquid sample, thereby to trigger the optical detector or release means triggered on expiry of a predetermined time period. The detector may respond to reflected or transmitted light. The tether may be water soluble, such as PVA or gelatin or a material that disintegrates when wet, such as tissue paper, it may also be a fuse that burns out when the liquid in the sample completes a circuit. The release of the tether may create relative linear or rotational movement between the detector and the light source or detection region.
Patent GB-2445771-A (GB)
Title: A diode pumped CW laser
Inventor: GREENWOOD MARK
IPC: H01S3/09
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: A diode (1,2) pumped laser (5) and a method of driving such laser having a CW level where the drive of one or more diodes consists of one or more pulses having peak power greater than the CW level thereby to provide higher peak power for use in material piercing or penetrating operations without affecting diode lifetime. The CW power level is reduced depending upon the peak power pulses to keep average power constant. The laser and the method of driving the laser may be used to process material.
Patent GB-2432242-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing spectral data
Inventor: BOHLEN JEAN-MARC
IPC: G01J3/45
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: A method of enhancing spectral data such as a frequency, wavelength or mass spectrum comprises applying an inverse Fourier Transform to the data in the frequency, wavelength or mass spectrum and zero-filling. A resolution enhancing function is applied that puts less weight on the part of the interferogram 190 about and close to time=Os, than on the intermediate parts, for example, about and close to times=+0.10 - 0.30s. Fourier Transform is the applied to convert the inverse data back into the frequency, wavelength or mass domain. The resultant processed spectrum provides a more accurate indication of peak location, shape and height.
Patent GB-2433577-A (GB)
Title: Gasket and seal apparatus
Inventor: LUONGO JOSEPH A
IPC: F16K25/00
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention feature devices and methods for holding fluids at high pressures. One embodiment of the present invention features a fluid containing conveying device for receiving and discharging fluids. The device comprises a housing having a chamber for containing a fluid. The housing has a first gasket receiving surface for receiving a gasket. A gasket formed of a deformable material and having a first abutment surface and second abutment surface. The first abutment surface received on the first gasket receiving surface and the second abutment surface for receiving a chamber closing piece. The chamber closing piece having a second gasket receiving surface, the chamber closing piece for closing the chamber. At least one of the first gasket receiving surface of the housing and the second gasket receiving surface of the chamber closing piece having a retaining grove, having at least one edge. Compression means for compressing the gasket, deforming the material such that the gasket is pressed into retaining groove and gripped by the edge of the cavity to prevent gasket movement.
Patent GB-2436743-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for running a radially expandable tubular member
Inventor: BRISCO DAVID PAUL
IPC: E21B17/00
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: A system, and a method of implementing a system comprising connecting an apparatus (56 fig 1a) to an upper portion of an expandable tubular 34 member to place the expandable tubular member 34 in tension; lowering the apparatus (56, fig 1a) and the expandable tubular member 34 into a well bore, the apparatus (56, fig 1a) supporting at least a portion of the expandable tubular member 34 during the lowering; and coupling an expansion device 30 to a lower portion of the expandable tubular member 34 during the lowering of the apparatus (56, fig 1a) and the expandable tubular member 34 into the well bore.
Patent GB-2438496-A (GB)
Title: Spinning machine sensing apparatus
Inventor: FARBER CHRISTOPH
IPC: D01G15/02
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: A spinning preparation machine with a clothed roller 4 is located opposite at least one clothed component 14, there is associated with the component a piezoelectric sensor 302 arranged to detect structure borne sound, the sensor is connected to an electrical evaluation device which determines the intensity of contact between fibre and the clothing of the clothed component. A display device and/or switching device may be provided as an output to the evaluation device. A high pass filter may be used to remove unnecessary noise and Fourier analysis may be performed by the evaluation device. The sensor may be used on a carding machine with a flat card 14 or a roller card. Various methods of attaching the sensor to the machine are disclosed including magnets, screws and adhesives.
Patent GB-2455356-A (GB)
Title: Children's clock with illuminated sun and moon symbols
Inventor: GREEN JOANNA
IPC: G04B19/26
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: A child's analogue clock 1.1 has a pair of symbols 1.2 and 1.3 indicating the sun and moon respectively. The symbols may be illuminated. The symbols are intended as an aid to teach a child when to get up or when to stay in bed. When in use the time to get up may be manually set, at the designated time the moon symbol is extinguished and the sun symbol is illuminated. The opposite occurs when it is time for bed. During the day time both lights may be turned off. The clock may be battery or mains powered.
Patent GB-2441713-A (GB)
Title: Another-ship target display
Inventor: HIRAOKA YASUSHI
IPC: B63B49/00
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: Another-ship target display for distinctly displaying the positions of almost all ships in a predetermined area around the ship equipped with this another-ship target display and detail information distinctly for the operator. The display careen of the display has a graphical position display area (11), a target list display area (12), and a ship detail information display area (13). A selected target ship is displayed in the form of an icon (102) in the graphical position display area (11), and non selected ships are distinctly displayed in the form of icons (103). In conjunction with this, the part corresponding to the selected ship is highlighted (121) in the target list display area (12), and detail information on the selected ship is displayed in the ship detail information display area (13). When the operator changes the selected ship in the graphical position display area (11) or in the target list display area (12), the selected ship in the three areas is changed correspondingly to the operation, highlighted and displayed in detail.
Patent GB-2444651-A (GB)
Title: Quick access mechanism for hand tools
Inventor: WANG CHIEN-KUO
IPC: B25B23/12
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: A hand tool includes a barrel 13 including a stationary part 131 and a movable part 132 which is movable relative to the stationary part. A utility member 123 is located in a first end of the stationary part of the barrel and an operation unit 11 is connected to the movable part. A through hole is defined in the operation unit and a shoulder extends inward from an inner periphery of the through hole. A utility member extends through the through hole and rested on the shoulder. A spring is connected between the movable part and the operation unit. When pulling the operation unit in a direction away from the stationary part, the utility member is lifted together with the operation unit, when releasing the operation unit, the spring pulls the operation unit downward an the utility member protrudes out from through hole and can be easily accessed. The utility member may be a screwdriver or magnetic pickup tool and the tool may be a flashlight.
Patent GB-2457231-A (GB)
Title: Persistent switch system
Inventor: MCGREGOR ROBERT JAMES
IPC: H01L39/20
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: A persistent switch system 18 comprises a persistent switch 16 connected in parallel to a resistive element 12 and an inductive element 20 connected to the persistent switch and resistor 12 such that the inductive element 20 limits current 14 in a hotspot of the persistent switch (16). The inductor may be connected in series with either the resistor or the persistent switch (fig 2) and may be made either of superconducting wire, and lie in the cryogenic environment or non-superconducting wire, and be an internal inductance of the resistor. The inductor may further have a voltage limiting device such as diodes 22. The inductor resists change in current through the hot spot and delays current change in the circuit, giving time for the hot spot to cool and allowing closure of the switch to below its superconducting critical temperature. The persistent switches may be used in used in a superconducting magnet system.
Patent GB-2449518-A (GB)
Title: Remote monitoring device
Inventor: DENIS ARNAUD
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A method for monitoring and reporting information regarding status of a power supply/management device operated by a user comprises detecting the status of the device using a monitoring device having an application interface configured to communicate over a communication network, generating a status update indication using a self-describing computer language and sending the status update indication over the communication network to a remote computer, and associating the user with the status update information for the remote device using the remote computer.
Patent GB-2458326-A (GB)
Title: Device for coiling a strap
Inventor: WHILOCK PHILIP CLIFFORD
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 2008-03-15
Abstract: A device for coiling a strap comprises a frame 1 supporting an axially rotatable shaft 2 having a cranked winding handle 3 and a longitudinal slot 4 that in use receives one end of the strap to be wound, the shaft and handle being removable from the frame. The frame may have a guide member 5 and a gate 8 to retain the strap within the frame.
Patent GB-2463927-A (GB)
Title: p-Alkyl phenol alkoxylate co-oligomers and process for preparing o- or p- alkyl or alkenyl phenol alkoxylate oligomers or co-oligomers useful as demulsifiers
Inventor: COX TERENCE
IPC: C07C41/30
Filed: 2008-09-18
Abstract: A process for preparing an o- or p-alkyl or alkenyl phenol alkoxylate oligomer or co-oligomer comprises adding a methylene donor to one or more o- or p-alkyl or alkenyl phenol alkoxylates. Suitable methylene donors include aldehydes or derivatives thereof, hexamethlene tetramine, an N-(substituted hydroxyalkyl) melamine compound or various derivatives thereof, an alkyloxyalkylpyridinium compound, oxazolidine or N-methyl-1,3,5-dioxazene. In particular, paraformaldehyde is added to p-nonylphenol 4 mole ethoxylate. The oligomers or co-oligomers may be useful as demulsifiers or emulsion breakers in the petroleum industry. A non-statistical non-random p-alkyl phenol alkoxylate co-oligomer wherein there are at least two different C3-12-alkyl residues as the p-alkyl residues is also claimed.
Patent GB-2465754-A (GB)
Title: A semiconductor optical amplifier with a reduced noise figure
Inventor: LANDAIS PASCAL
IPC: H01S3/13
Filed: 2008-11-26
Abstract: A semiconductor optical amplifier 100 comprises an input for receiving the optical signal 102 and an output for outputting an amplified version of the optical signal. A semiconductor active medium 107 defines an amplification path between the input and the output for amplifying the optical signal as it propagates along the amplification path. A control means co-operable with the active medium selectively controls the amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) of the semiconductor optical amplifier by varying the carrier density along the amplification path. The control means may comprise a laser cavity orthogonal to the amplification path which incorporates only a part of the amplification path near to the output end and and clamps the carrier distribution within the laser cavity to a predetermined gain value, or a resistor network (205; fig 8) for pumping discrete regions of the active medium with current of varying levels.
Patent GB-2467158-A (GB)
Title: Oil filter
Inventor: KAO HOU-WANG
IPC: B01D27/08
Filed: 2009-01-26
Abstract: An oil filtering device 100 comprises a cover 1, a filter housing 2 having a top opening, and a filter 5 housed inside the filter housing wherein threads and grooves are provided around the cover and top opening so that cover is tightly joined to the top opening, the cover has an outlet hole 12 connected to a carburetor and an outlet tube 13 connecting to outlet hole and extending downward into an axial channel of the filter. Preferably the filter has an enlarged top end 53 so that the filter is tightly joined with the filter housing. The filter may be made of a water-absorbing material such as paper, so that water in the oil could be quickly absorbed. Advantageously the oil filtering device conducts oil filtration in a top-down manner to achieve a superior filtration effect and, therefore, both the oil and the filter could be used for an extended period of time. Further more, only the filter would need to be replaced while the cover and the filter housing could be continuously reused.
Patent GB-2469531-A (GB)
Title: Tapered channel intended to induce flow in a body of water
Inventor: TAYLOR CAMPBELL MCKAY
IPC: F03B17/04
Filed: 2009-04-18
Abstract: A tapered (TP) or stepped (TL) channel is submerged in a body of water such as a sea or lake. The shape is supposed to induce a flow of water (see arrows) which may be used e.g. for power generation. The inventor suggests that a starter pump may be required.
Patent GB-2469631-A (GB)
Title: Oven cleaning tray
Inventor: NETHERCOTT ROBERT A
IPC: A47J47/18
Filed: 2009-04-20
Abstract: A portable oven cleaning system 10 consists of a first basin member 11 with a cover or lid 12, and a second basin member 13. The first basin member 11 is sized such that, in use, it can receive an oven shelf. The second basin 13 member is adapted to receive the first basin member 11. Either of the basins 11, 13 may carry a handle. The first basin member 11 may be adapted to receive at least one partition such that it can be compartmentalised. The partition may be located between two slots.
Patent GB-2460922-A (GB)
Title: Determining amounts for claims settlements using likelihood values
Inventor: SCALET FRANK
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2009-05-15
Abstract: Systems and methods that include determining and displaying amounts for use in settling insurance claims are disclosed. Closed claims that match an open claim are automatically identified 400 using a computer system based on one or more characteristics of the open claim. A likelihood value associated with at least one of the matching closed claims is determined 402. An amount for use by an adjuster in settling the open claim is determined 404 based on the likelihood value for at least one of the matching claims. A most likely amount and most likely range associated with the open claim may be determined 406 based on the likelihood values.
Patent GB-2458619-A (GB)
Title: Thermal deposition unit apparatus
Inventor: PRAECKLEIN DORIS
IPC: G02B6/245
Filed: 2009-08-06
Abstract: In order to improve the deposition process, a thermal deposition unit apparatus is proposed which has a thermal deposition unit (12) with a first holder section (2a) and a second holder section (2). Said holder sections are configured for receiving and holding at least one coated glass fibre, wherein the first holder section (2a) is arranged movably to the second holder section along a received glass fibre. Furthermore, a housing is provided having a grip section (11) and a unit section, in which the thermal deposition unit (12) is accommodated. A drive unit which has a lever (10) is operatively coupled to the first holder section (2a) of the thermal deposition unit in such a way that a movement with regard to the grip section (11) is converted into a movement of the first holder section (2a).
Patent GB-2464813-A (GB)
Title: Treatments for neurodegenerative disorders
Inventor: SHAW PAMELA
IPC: A61K31/341
Filed: 2009-10-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of andrographolide or [S]+ apomorphine, which are Nrf2-ARE pathway activators, for the treatment of motor neurone disease. Andrographolide or [S]+ apomorphine are also suitable for the treatment of other neurodegenerative diseases known to be mediated by oxidative stress such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), motor neurone disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. These compounds may also be used to treat age-related macular degeneration, photogenic oxidative stress and skin ageing and radiation-induced cell damage, and they may be used for the preservation of organs for transplant and the stabilisation of cell cultures. The agents were identified by screening a library of agents for their suitability for the treatment of diseases mediated by oxidative stress, comprising exposing non-neuronal and neuronal cells (eg astrocytes) to the agents and identifying candidates that can activate the Nrf2-ARE pathway, and ascertaining physical and chemical parameters (eg the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier) by in silico methods.