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Patent GB-2391268-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic circuit for boom cylinder combination having float function
Inventor: KIM JIN WOOK
IPC: F15B11/17
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: The circuit is for performing levelling operations in which boom lowering is based on its own weight without using pump oil to reduce energy consumption. The circuit comprises pump 2 supplying boom cylinder 6 through reversing driving valve 5 controlled by pilot pressure 12, 8 from controller 7. Combination valve 3 is provided between the boom cylinder and a parallel connected pump 1 and has three positions selected by pilot pressure from position II of solenoid valve 11: a centre neutral and two switching positions, the first of which includes first path 3a connecting pump 1 and a boom cylinder large chamber 6b parallel to the driving valve for boom raising. In the second switching position a second path 3b connects the pump to a hydraulic tank 18 and a third pat 3c combines the oil from the small 6a and large 6b chambers of the boom cylinder and connects to tank.
Patent GB-2388860-A (GB)
Title: Inserting a tubular member into a wellbore
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2000-06-05
Abstract: A tubular member is coated with a lubricating fluid, e.g. a drilling mud lubricant, to facilitate its placement in a wellbore and to reduce surge pressures.
Patent GB-2403917-A (GB)
Title: Upper body exercise device
Inventor: LIPSCOMB ADAM
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: An exercise device comprises an elongate guide rail 12 having a longitudinal axis and hand supports 34 slideably supported by the guide rail. The hand supports are slideable along a first side of the guide rail. A second side of said guide rail that is opposite to the first side is provided with a pivot support 24. The pivot support defines a pivot axis 30 that extends transverse to the longitudinal axis. When using the exercise device to perform a press-up exercise, a user can rock the guide rail about the pivot axis during the upward and/or downward movement of the exercise to obtain an enhanced press-up exercise.
Patent GB-2395045-A (GB)
Title: Attack deterrent
Inventor: HANABUSA RUSSELL
IPC: G08B15/02
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: A system for deterring an attack and adding with identification and apprehension of an attacker is disclosed. A vessel 10 containing materials 14 capable of leaving stain, odour, or other markings on the attacker and the victim are employed. Comparison of the materials found on the victim and on the attacker will help establish the connection between the two and aid in the positive identification of the attacker. The system further provides for an audio and light alarm 846 as additional ways for the victim to discourage the attacker. Also included is a tool that will aid the victim in escaping from the attacker's vehicle or other surroundings and a device that will help attract attention to the victim and the attacker. Alternatively, miniature devices are employed that remove samples of the attacker's skin, bone, hair, tissue or bodily fluids and store the same. Subsequent analysis of these samples enables identification of the attacker. Similar devices are also employed to lodge themselves into attacker's skin. These devices contain unique codes that can be employed to identify the attacker. As a further aid in victim rescue and attacker capture, a radio frequency identification device is included, further improving the chances for finding the victim and the attacker.
Patent GB-2411099-A (GB)
Title: Brassiere cup
Inventor: LIN HSIEN-I
IPC: A41C3/12
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A brassiere cup comprises an intermediate layer 30 of soft material between two layers 10,20, e.g. of cotton, the layer 30 being formed with through holes 31 to disperse heat and with bosses 32 on the wearer-facing side which have a massaging effect. A support pad 40 of softer material than the layer 30 is attached to the lower portion of the layer and a support frame 41 is attached beneath the support pad 40. Magnetic material, far infra red material, fragrance or vitamins may be added to layer 30 or pad 40.
Patent GB-2396938-A (GB)
Title: Method for atomically updating a plurality of files
Inventor: BRANNOCK KIRK D
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: A method for updating platform firmware is disclosed. This capability is facilitated by a standard software abstraction for a firmware storage device, known as Firmware Volume (FV) that is managed through a Firmware File System (FFS). The FFS enables firmware files to be created, deleted, and updated individually. The FFS also enables a plurality of firmware files to be updated atomically by managing file state information via state bits stored in a file header of each firmware file, whereby an atomic change to a single state bit simultaneously causes the FFS to use an updated set of firmware files in place of an original set of firmware files.
Patent GB-2412731-A (GB)
Title: method for diagnosing avian influenza virus comprisisng detecting NS1 specific antibodies
Inventor: CAPUA ILARIA
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: A method for diagnosing avian influenza virus infection in a bird, the method comprising the following steps of providing an antibody sample from a bird to be tested and determining whether the sample comprises antibodies to non-structural protein 1 (NS1) of an avian influenza virus, the presence of anti-NS1 antibodies being indicative of infection of the bird with avian influenza virus. Preferably, the method comprises contacting the sample with a non-structural protein 1 (NS1) of an avian influenza virus, and determining whether antibodies in the sample to be tested bind thereto, for example using an indirect ELISA or immunofluorescence assay. The invention further provides a kit for performing the methods of the invention.
Patent GB-2396392-A (GB)
Title: Tee connection to a pipeline
Inventor: GREGORY CHRISTOPHER IAN
IPC: F16L55/175
Filed: 2002-09-02
Abstract: A method is provided for securing a branch assembly (1) to a "live" pipeline (6). An upper part (2) of the assembly incorporating the branch (13) is positioned on the pipeline over a first containment ring/annular seal arrangement (16/17) and a second containment ring/annular seal arrangement (116/117) spaced from the first arrangement to leave an annular gap (118) therebetween. A lower part 3 of the assembly is positioned on the pipeline beneath the upper part and the two parts are secured together so that the seals are compressed. An access point (119) allows the monitoring of the pressure in the annular gap (118) to check for seal integrity of the inner seal (17). If pressure is detected, as a result of leakage of fluid via the branch (13) past the seal (17) the vent can be closed so that the second seal (117) becomes effective.
Patent GB-2403073-A (GB)
Title: A stator core with improved thermal conductivity
Inventor: MITCHAM ALAN JOHN
IPC: H02K5/20
Filed: 2004-05-17
Abstract: A stator core 2 comprises laminations (9) of low loss stator iron forming a body of magnetic nature and lamination components (11) of high thermal conductivity material regularly arranged within that body. The high thermal conductivity components (11) increasing the effective radial thermal conductivity rate of the core 2 whereby temperature gradients are reduced in comparison with previous stator cores. Thus, there is a reduction in operational temperature of the electrical insulation on the stator windings.
Patent GB-2419019-A (GB)
Title: LCD Backlight
Inventor: TSENG WEN-PAO
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: An LCD light source projection construction has light emitters (20) evenly distributed in a cavity (60) which is integrated with a light permeable layer (61) to be adhered with optical film (30). Multiple dimmers (611) (see fig 3) are disposed on and integrated with the light permeable layer (61) to create reflection and deflection for light beams passing through so as to consistently present light source from each light emitter (20) thereby permitting the omission of a diffuser, simplifying LCD configuration and effectively reducing LCD thickness.
Patent GB-2406766-A (GB)
Title: Information providing method, information processing device, information collection system, communication method, communication system,
Inventor: NAKAMURA TAKATOSHI
IPC: H04H20/76
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: An information providing method, an information processing device, a communication method, a communication system, a relay device, and a communication device for providing information from an information collection device to a terminal device by a server. It is possible to provide an information providing method, an information processing device, a communication method, a communication system, a relay device, and a communication device capable of efficiently providing moving picture information collected by a plenty of information collection devices. Among the plurality of information collection devices, the information collection devices for collecting a predetermined number of moving picture information requested from a terminal device are linked to the terminal device so that the predetermined number of moving picture information is directly distributed from the corresponding information collection devices to the terminal device and the terminal device combines and displays the predetermined number of moving picture images distributed on a predetermined display screen.
Patent GB-2408963-A (GB)
Title: Releasably securing injection valve to a mould insert
Inventor: HARPER ALAN ROGER
IPC: B29C70/54
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: An injection valve is attached to a mould insert (30). The valve includes a nose body (23) and insert (30) includes a bore for receiving an end of body (23). The end of body (23) is inserted in the bore of the mould insert (30) and is held in position by means of a releasable locking mechanism (35). A peripheral groove 33 is formed in a portion 32 of body 23, the insertion of which in the bore of insert 30 allows the alignment of slots 34 in bore 34 with the groove 33. The mechanism 35 is a U-shaped spring clip, which is positioned in slots 34 and which enters groove 33. The mechanism 35 may be a cam lock rotatable between locking and unlocking positions. The valve may include a pneumatic cylinder and a body having a threaded connection with body 23. A cleaning fluid may be used for flushing the interior of the valve.
Patent GB-2421039-A (GB)
Title: Sonde securing by clamp activated by solid/liquid phase change
Inventor: JAQUES PAUL STEVEN
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for securing a sonde to the inner wall of a well casing. The sonde comprises a clamp (2) expandable from a contracted position to an expanded position in which the clamp can engage the inner wall. The securing apparatus comprises a member (5,6) for releasably engaging with the clamp (2) to hold the clamp in the contracted position; a spring (7) connected to the member such that when the spring is in a compressed state, the member is constrained into engagement with the clamp to hold the clamp in the contracted position; and a mechanism (9, 10) for holding the spring (7) in its compressed state during a first mode of operation and, in a second mode of operation, for releasing the spring (7) from its compressed state thus disengaging the member (5,6) from the clamp to permit the clamp to expand into its expanded position, the mechanism including a material (11) which in the first mode of operation, is in a solid state and, in the second mode of operation, is in a liquid state.
Patent GB-2410956-A (GB)
Title: Phosphors containing boron and rare-earth metals, and light sources incorporating the same
Inventor: MANIVANNAN VENKATESAN
IPC: H01J63/04
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A phosphor comprising a material having a formula of AB3O6:Ce, Mn; wherein A is at least a rare-earth metal other than cerium and may be gadolinium, scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, samarium, terbium, lutetium and combinations thereof. Also shown is the method for making such a phosphor and a light souce comprising the phosphor.
Patent GB-2423898-A (GB)
Title: Optimising OFDM training data sequences using a cost function
Inventor: COON JUSTIN
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus, methods, processor control code and signals for channel estimation in OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexed) communication systems with a plurality of transmitter antennas, such as MIMO (Multiple-input Multiple-output) OFDM systems. A method of generating an OFDM signal for transmission from an OFDM transmitter using a plurality of transmit antennas is provided, the OFDM signal being adapted for channel estimation for channels associated with said transmit antennas by the inclusion of training sequence data in the signal from each said antenna wherein one or more sub-carriers are null, the method comprising the step of deriving said training sequence data by numerical optimisation of a channel estimate. The optimisation involves deriving a cost functions to establish the minimum mean squared error (MSE) metric. The optimisation is performed using a gradient descent process, preferably an interior point method such as the primal dual or barrier methods.
Patent GB-2425473-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover
Inventor: WALKER TERENCE RAYMOND
IPC: G07B1/00
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: Railway station assets such as automatic ticket barriers, ticket vending machines, glass barriers, control units, etc. are protected during maintenance or renovation work from ingress of dust by means of a protective cover 10 which seals around the base 12,13 of the asset to be protected. The cover may be made from a flexible material or may be rigid to provide added protection against impact damage.
Patent GB-2415496-A (GB)
Title: A Gas Turbine Combustion Chamber Made of Ceramic which is Supported in a Metal Casing by Brazed Linkages
Inventor: AUMONT CAROLINE
IPC: F23R3/00
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A gas turbine has an annular combustion chamber (10 fig 1) with walls 13 (12 fig 1) made of ceramic material mounted inside a metal casing (30, 40, fig 1) by first linking members fastened to the chamber by brazing. Each linking member has a plurality of linking tabs 60 (50 fig 3) which include a first portion 64a (54a fig 3) fastened to the external combustion chamber wall by brazing. The tabs are arranged in a spaced apart circumferential relationship, and may be integral with a continuous ring or ferrule 64 (54 fig 3). The tabs and integral ferrule may be made of a ceramic matrix composite material and provide linkage to the inner (12 fig 1) and outer (13 fig 1) combustion chamber walls. The tabs may also include a second portion 61 (51 fig 3) which is fastened to the metal casing, by direct means, or via a second linking part (65, 55, fig 4) which is metallic and flexible. The flexible linking part may also include an end portion (56, 66, fig 4) connected by bolting to one end of the corresponding tab of the first linking members (50, 60, fig 4), and an integral annular metal ferrule (58, 68, fig 4). This ferrule may provide an annular flange that can be clamped between flanges of the metal casing, or alternatively, a means for bolting directly to the casing.
Patent GB-2415516-A (GB)
Title: Modular valve unit with fault detector and safety valve
Inventor: HJORTH HENRIK
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2005-06-13
Abstract: A valve arrangement 1 with a high pressure connection P, a low pressure connection T and at least one control valve 2-5 accommodated in a control valve module has at least one work connection A, B for a hydraulic load 7-10 and a safety valve 6 accommodated in a safety valve module and which blocks and unblocks (at 16) a passage 15 between the high pressure connection and the control valves. The control valve module(s) and safety valve module are combined to form one unit. To improve safety, each control valve has a fault detection device 19 such as a position sensor and the safety valve module has a safety switch device 21 and the unit has a connection 20 which may be wireless between the fault detection and safety switch devices. A self test arrangement based on a voltage pulse sent by the safety switch being relayed by successive valves multiplied by the valve position may be provided.
Patent GB-2428311-A (GB)
Title: Electronic power switching unit
Inventor: SHEPPARD FRANK
IPC: H02H3/20
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: An electronic power control unit 1 has power input and power output terminals; a programmable control circuit 5 determining load current, load voltage and sensors 7, 8 for and temperature and acceleration of the unit. A switching circuit 3 is connected between the input and output terminals and the programmable control circuit is programmable to operate the switching circuit to disconnect the input terminal from the output terminal in response to predetermined signals or combinations of signals from the sensors. The control unit may include a microcontroller in which the programmable control circuit is incorporated. The current sensing means and the switching circuit may be incorporated in a single integrated circuit component. An additional input port 2 may be connected to the programmable controller to which an external sensor may be connected. The control unit may have a configuration port 25 connectable to an external device to enable programming of the reprogrammable control circuit. The unit may be used in vehicles.
Patent GB-2428624-A (GB)
Title: A lock fitting aid
Inventor: MACKFALL SEAN ANTHONY
IPC: B23B47/28
Filed: 2005-07-23
Abstract: A lock fitting aid 1 for determining the position of a striker on a door frame. The aid comprises a fixed part 10 for indicating the required striker position on a door frame, and a movable depth gauge part 20 for determining a required spacing of the fixed part from a door jam 30 with the fixed part in the required position. The lock fitting aid 1 may form a part of the packaging associated with a lock assembly. The fixed part 10 may also comprise a laminar element (figure 14, 310).
Patent GB-2428951-A (GB)
Title: Live video streaming
Inventor: LLEWELLYN HARRY
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: Cameras located in bars, clubs or pubs are connected by cable or wirelessly to the Internet and the images streamed to a server. Mobile phone or computer terminal users may then access the images of selected venues, before deciding whether to visit.
Patent GB-2424430-A (GB)
Title: Method of introducing ground loops or pile reinforcing bars into the ground
Inventor: BULLIVANT ROGER ALFRED
IPC: E21B7/20
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: A method introduces an elongate member, such as a ground loop or reinforcing bar, into the ground. A drill head 10A is drilled into the ground by a tubular string 16. The drill head has an aperture 30 and the string has a bore 18 communicating with the aperture. The elongate member is introduced into the ground through the aperture as the string is withdrawn. The aperture may be located off-centre from the drill axis, in order to avoid obstructions. Alternatively, the aperture has a large mouth to prevent blockage. The ground loop or reinforcing bar may be used in the creation of ground heat energy systems or concrete piles respectively.
Patent GB-2423228-A (GB)
Title: Template for use in topiary
Inventor: LEE CHIH-PING
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A net-plate set 10 for horticulture or ornament includes multiple net-plates, 102-127. Each net-plate includes a net-body (30, fig.28) and a frame (40, fig.28). The frame is fixed around the edge of the net-body. In order to assemble net-plates into a three-dimensional object, each net-plate is flexible and bendable and the net-plates are linked together by one or more linking members (50, fig.28). Before the net-plates are assembled into a three-dimensional object, each net-plate can be flat to reduce volume for much easier shipment.
Patent GB-2420921-A (GB)
Title: Fluorescent lighting unit for low-temperature use
Inventor: LUSCOMBE NICHOLAS CHARLES
IPC: H05B35/00
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: A fluorescent lighting unit for low-temperature use comprises an enclosure (1) with at least one light-transmitting face and containing a fluorescent lamp (4) and an incandescent lamp (6), each lamp being connected to a power supply connector, and means (7) for opening the circuit between the incandescent lamp and the power supply connector when the temperature in the enclosure exceeds the minimum operating temperature for the fluorescent lamp.
Patent GB-2440126-A (GB)
Title: Secondary cyclones on hand held vacuum cleaner
Inventor: GOMICIAGA-PEREDA RICARDO
IPC: A47L5/24
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A hand held vacuum cleaner features an array of secondary cyclones 100, in series with a first main cyclone, and in a parallel flow path relationship with each other. This arrangement may provide enhanced separation characteristics, and efficiency, particularly with regard to the separation of finer dust particles.
Patent GB-2442518-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat backrest tilt adjuster with sliding bolt latch moved by rotary cam
Inventor: PERKINS GRAHAM
IPC: B60N2/22
Filed: 2006-09-30
Abstract: A mechanism for adjusting the angle of tilt of a pivotally mounted vehicle seat backrest comprises an apertured track 9 attached to a vehicle body, and a housing 7 which can be attached to the seat backrest and which houses a cam operated sliding bolt 4 that selectively engages one of the holes on the track 9 thereby allowing the inclination of the backrest to be adjusted. The bolt 4 is moved into and out of engagement with the track by a rotating cam 3 which is connected to an independent release mechanism, e.g. a pushbutton 1, preferably via trigger 2. The rotating cam 3 is acted upon by a spring 6 which biases the cam to a position in which the bolt 4 engages the track 9. A striker 8 may be attached to the housing so that the housing can be selectively engaged with the backrest. The cam is preferably defined by a curved channel engaged by a peg projecting from the side of the bolt. The bolt 4 may be slidably mounted within a guide 5.
Patent GB-2442531-A (GB)
Title: Locating mechanism with strap and removable fastener
Inventor: YATES NIGEL RICHARD
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: A locating mechanism to allow a strap to be used to attach articles to fixed members for example in vehicles comprises a strap 10 formed from two layers 11, 12 of webbing interwoven with each other at intervals 14 along their length to form of a series of loops 13; and a fastener for securing the strap to the member having an arm 1 adapted to engage into one of the loops, and an arm 2 adapted to abut the outside of the webbing. The fastener can be removably connected to the webbing in a manner which resists disconnection by relative movement in the longitudinal line of the webbing and is attached to the member either by a mounting hole 7 or by a hook or clip. As shown a central arm 1 and two outer arms 2, 3 are provided with holes 4 defined between the arms and accessed by passageways 5. Alternatively only a single outer arm can be used and this arm can be passed through the loop so that the interwoven point 14 lies inside the hole 4.
Patent GB-2443163-A (GB)
Title: A bearing component for a reverse shoulder prosthesis
Inventor: LEVY OFER
IPC: A61F2/40
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: A bearing component 2 for use in a humeral prosthesis, the bearing component 2 comprising a concave bearing surface 4 that terminates at a continuous substantially circular rim 10, the rim 10 defining a first plane 12; a convex engaging surface 6, that is on an opposite side of the bearing component 2 to the bearing surface 4 and terminates in an annular shoulder 18, the shoulder 18 defining a second plane 14; and a connecting region 8 which extends between the first and second planes 12, 14, wherein the first and second planes 12, 14 are not parallel. The bearing reduces impingement of the humeral cup on the scapula in a reverse shoulder prosthesis by providing a wedge shaped bearing connectable to the humeral stem so that the bearing can be placed with the narrowest portion in the inferior medial position to minimise impingement of the cup on the scapula.