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Patent GB-2393702-A (GB)
Title: Safety device for a tractor/trailer unit
Inventor: BROOKE SIMON PETER
IPC: B62D53/10
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: A safety device for use with a release mechanism of a tractor/trailer unit, includes means movable from a first position to a second position, said means being prevented from moving from said first position to said second position until the braking of the trailer of said tractor/trailer unit is applied. The means is a pin (20) which is movable pneumatically from its first position in which it prevents the release of the release mechanism, to its second position. The safety device is carried by and supported by part of the fifth wheel (8) of a tractor/trailer unit with which the afore-mentioned release mechanism is associated.
Patent GB-2411799-A (GB)
Title: Virus checking devices in a test network before permitting access to a main network
Inventor: DAVIES RHODRI MORGAN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: A shared medium network (100) is divided into a main network (20) and a test network (10) based on IP address ranges, a new device (11) wishing to join the network (100) as a prospective client can be logically isolated from the main network (20) on the test network (10). The activity of the new device (10) can be observed before selectively allowing access to the main network (20) dependent on predetermined criteria, such as e.g. number of attempted connections to network resources in a set time period. In this way, the potentially damaging effects of worms or other malware carried by the new device (11) can be reduced.
Patent GB-2412418-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for repairing an exhaust pipe
Inventor: WARD DEREK ALFRED
IPC: F16L55/168
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: The invention comprises an exhaust cement in the form of a mouldable paste sealed within an impermeable container. The container may be sealed within a further impermeable container, along with other apparatus required for the repair of an exhaust. The other apparatus consists of a spreading utensil, a heat proof wrapping and a wire. The apparatus also preferably contains one or more dry cleaning tissues. The containers may be a plastics bag, or may take the form of a hollow cylinder with a plastics cap at one end. One of the containers may be formed of a plastics material.
Patent GB-2403733-A (GB)
Title: Thin film structure and manufacturing method thereof
Inventor: YAZAWA HISAYUKI
IPC: G11B5/31
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: An upper portion 86 of a protrusion 87 has a sidewall part 86a extending outward from a periphery of a base portion 81 to form an extending part 86b , and a coil insulating layer 57 is also present under the extending part. Since the coil insulating layer is present under the extending part of the protrusion, the mechanical strength around the protrusion is improved. Accordingly, cracking is not likely to occur in a protective layer (insulating layer), and corrosion resistance of a conductive connection structure is improved.
Patent GB-2403348-A (GB)
Title: Spring sensor retention assembly for sensor apparatus mounted in a vehicle seat cushion
Inventor: YOUNG OLIVER J
IPC: H01H3/14
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: A sensor assembly 10 for use in a vehicle seat cushion 12 for detecting the presence of an occupant, said assembly comprising; a mat 26 adapted to be installed in a vehicle cushion 12, said mat 26 including a first mounting structure 34 and a first sensor device 40 attached to the mat 26; a first member 50 having a second mounting structure 90 adapted to be attached to the first mounting structure 34 for attaching the first member 50 to the mat 26; a second member 52 movably mounted relative to the first member 50 about an axis, and a second sensor device 58 mounted in the second member 52.
Patent GB-2417127-A (GB)
Title: Surface metallization of contact pads
Inventor: GRUSS HELMUT
IPC: H01L23/485
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: A long-term stable contact system for interconnection technologies is provided by surface metallization of conducting areas of an electronic device. A protective barrier such as a photoresist is applied to the device and patterned to expose the conductive areas to be coated, e.g. silver contact pads. The conductive areas are cleaned with alkaline and acid solutions and a layer of nickel is deposited from solution. A layer of gold is solution-deposited on the nickel layer and the protective barrier is removed. The clean surface of the conducting area may be activated with a palladium solution and chemically reduced with a copper solution prior to nickel deposition.
Patent GB-2403970-A (GB)
Title: Mono - diameter wellbore casing
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: A tubular structure positioned in a borehole within a subterranean formation comprises a first tubular member 115, and a second tubular member 210 coupled to and overlapping with the first member 115, the second tubular member being coupled to the first by the process of installing the second tubular member 210, an expansion cone 205, and a shoe 215 that defines an interior region for containing fluidic materials in the borehole, radially expanding at least a portion of the shoe 215 by injecting a fluidic material into the shoe, and radially expanding at least a portion of the second tubular member 210 by injecting a fluidic material into the borehole below the expansion cone. The expanded tubular member has the same inner diameter as the non-overlapping portion of first (pre-existing) tube 115 after expansion. The procedure may be repeated with further tubes 210.
Patent GB-2409685-A (GB)
Title: Electrodeionization apparatus
Inventor: MIWA MASAYUKI
IPC: C02F1/46
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: An electrodeionization apparatus comprising multiple anion exchange membranes (13) and cation exchange membranes (14) that are alternately arranged between a cathode (12) and an anode (11) to alternately form concentrating compartments (15) and desalting compartments (16) is described. The concentrating compartments (15) and the desalting compartments (16) are filled with ion exchangers, and the filling ratio of anion exchanger to cation exchanger of the ion exchanger in the concentrating compartments (15) is higher than that of the ion exchanger in the desalting compartments (16).
Patent GB-2425400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in transistor manufacture
Inventor: FU JUN
IPC: H01L21/331
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: An oxide layer is formed on material defining and surrounding an emitter window. The technique comprises depositing a non-conformal oxide layer on the surrounding material and in the emitter window, whereby the thickness of at least a portion of the oxide layer in the emitter window is smaller than the thickness of the oxide layer on the surrounding material outside the emitter window; and removing at least a portion of the oxide layer in the emitter window so as to reveal at least a portion of the bottom of the emitter window whilst permitting at least a portion of the oxide layer to remain on the surrounding material. The technique can be used in the manufacture of a self aligned epitaxial base BJT (bipolar junction transistor) or SiGe HBT (hetero junction bipolar transistor).
Patent GB-2415211-A (GB)
Title: Seal assembly and drill bit
Inventor: YU JIAQING
IPC: F16J15/34
Filed: 2005-06-13
Abstract: An energising ring (60) for a mechanical seal assembly for use in a drill bit (10) is a composite of at least two resilient materials, one having a durometer hardness that is greater than the other. The energiser pad (100) contacting a journal pin (18) provides relatively high frictional forces so as to prevent the energising ring (60) from rotating in relation to adjacent components. The relatively softer resilient energising ring (60) provides the energising force necessary to maintain a good dynamic seal between metal seal rings (62,64). The energiser components may be separate components that engage one another upon assembly, or may be bonded together to form a ring prior to assembly into the drill bit.
Patent GB-2415881-A (GB)
Title: Bump bar rest assembly
Inventor: TASKER KENNETH W
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A bump bar rest assembly comprising a bump bar (10) for supporting an angler's rod with the bar (10) being under the rod and the bar (10) extending generally transversely of the rod, and a rest (30) attached to the bar (10) providing retaining portions (36, 38) which resist movement of such a rod in a lateral direction relative to the rod and in a longitudinal direction relative to the bar (10). The rest (30) extends round the bar (10) and has an internal surface portion (50), which engages an external surface portion of the bar (10). One of the surface portions is provided with ribs (23), which extend transversely in relation to the bar (10), thereby to inhibit movement of the rest (30) along the bar (10).
Patent GB-2421637-A (GB)
Title: Antenna with a laminated amorphous core and casing arrangement
Inventor: MINAMI NARUTOSHI
IPC: G04G21/04
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: An antenna and a method of its manufacture comprises an elongate laminated amorphous alloy core 10 with flanges 11b, 12b at both end portions. An electrically non-conductive core casing 16, 17 includes projections 15a which bend the end regions 12b, 12c of a second group of amorphous laminations 14 away from the end regions 11b of a first group of amorphous laminations 13 when the laminated core is secured within the said casing 16, 17. The thin amorphous plates forming the groups of laminations may be stacked in the slit of a jig dimensioned to receive the narrow central portions 11a, 12a of the laminations. The narrow portions 11a, 12a are arranged in the casing 16, 17 and form the core section around which a coil 20 of polyurethane coated copper wire is wound. The narrow portions 11a, 12a have triangular flanges 11b, 12b at each end providing a arc shaped core. The second group of laminations 14 includes extending portions 12c which extend the end portions of the arc shaped core. The antenna provides a compact antenna for receiving standard time radio signals which may be used in a wristwatch, mobile telephone or personal digital assistant.
Patent GB-2432095-A (GB)
Title: A double tined weed removing tool
Inventor: PARKER CHRISTOPHER GARY
IPC: A01B1/16
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: A garden implement with two flat prongs attached via an integral shank to a handle. The handle is secured by a collar. The tool may be made from stainless steel or carbon steel. The handle may be of varying lengths to suit personal requirements of the gardener. The tool may be used for the removal of weeds.
Patent GB-2432573-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for permitting overhead access for a workperson
Inventor: HOLBORN MICHEAL JOHN SCANLON
IPC: E04G1/24
Filed: 2005-11-23
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for permitting overhead access for a workperson comprises a base section (4), a mast (6) and a platform (8) which is secured to the mast (6) remote from the base section (4). In use the platform (8) extends outwardly from the mast means (6), the base section (4) extends underneath the platform (8) and thereby enables the platform (8) to be stable when occupied by the workperson. The base section (4) is constructed so that it is able to extend underneath at least desk tops whereby the platform (8) then provides access over desk areas, The mast (6) is adjustable in height in order to support the platform (8) at different working heights, and includes rungs (10) whereby the person is able to climb to the platform (8) when the platform (8) is at a desired height.
Patent GB-2425980-A (GB)
Title: Socket wrench with a positioning structure
Inventor: LEE CHANG-CHUAN
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: The wrench includes a working head 20, a positioning rod 30, an elastic element 40, a handle 50 and a pivotal shaft 60. The positioning rod includes a tapered portion 31 to abut positioning teeth 61 in the surface of the pivotal shaft. The rod also includes a ring-shaped stop groove 32 and an arc groove 33. The elastic element, which may be a taper spring, is mounted on the positioning rod abutted against a retaining groove 21 and the stop groove 32. The handle includes a retaining groove 51, for retaining the working head, and a pivotal hole 52. The opposite wall surfaces of the retaining groove 21 include a guide hole 22 whilst the edge of the groove includes a perforation 23 outwardly formed with a tapering hole 24. A ball 25 is disposed in the tapering hole.
Patent GB-2426480-A (GB)
Title: Copper plating welding wires
Inventor: HWANG HU GEUN
IPC: C25D3/58
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: A wire for metal active gas welding comprises a core and a 0.2-1.0 micron thick layer of copper plating which comprises sodium, magnesium, calcium and iron, with the total amount of these metals in the layer being 100-1000 ppm and the total amount of sodium, magnesium and calcium being 10-500 ppm. The wire may be steel which contains carbon, silicon, manganese, phosphorous, sulphur and copper as defined by JIS Z33 12. The welding wire is made by immersion of the core in a copper plating solution which comprises (in g/l): 200-200 copper sulphate, 30-50 sulphuric acid, 10-40 of Fe, 1.0-10 of Mg, 0.1-1.0 of Na, 0.1-1.0 of Ca, 1.0-5.0 of Cl and 0.01-0.1 of EDTA. The solution is at 30-50 {C and immersion is for 1.5-2.5 seconds. Compositions used to make the solution are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2426909-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the production of a vacuum raised foodstuff
Inventor: OLIVER LOUISE
IPC: A23L1/00
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: A vacuum raising apparatus for the production of an expanded foodstuff comprises a fluid permeable mould <B>10</B> for constraining the foodstuff <B>22</B>. The permeability of the mould <B>10</B> is substantially uniform throughout so that during vacuum raising, fluids from the foodstuff can escape uniformly through the entirety of the mould <B>10</B>. The mould <B>10</B> may comprise two separable portions. The vacuum raising apparatus may comprise a sheet of alternating flats <B>14</B> and troughs <B>12</B>. Also disclosed is a method of vacuum raising a foodstuff comprising forming first and second edible components, the second component being a fat liquid at body temperature and a protein, co-extruding the first component around the second component, constraining the extruded product within a mould as described and heating the extruded product within the mould under vacuum.
Patent GB-2440158-A (GB)
Title: A modular assembly for use in a steering wheel arrangement
Inventor: GROLEAU LAURENT
IPC: B62D1/20
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A modular assembly, for use in a steering wheel arrangement which incorporates a steering wheel hub element, a steering column connected to the steering wheel, and a steering column sleeve receiving the steering column therethrough, the modular assembly having an associated functionality and being configured for removable engagement with the steering wheel hub element and the column sleeve, wherein said modular assembly may be positioned between, and engaged with, said steering wheel hub element and said column sleeve so as to fixedly secure the hub element to the column sleeve.
Patent GB-2440320-A (GB)
Title: Amphibious gyroplane
Inventor: SURPLUS NORMAN FRANK
IPC: B64C25/54
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: An amphibious gyroplane comprises a main fuselage (2, Fig 1) in the form of a floating hull and is supported and stabilised by separate, buoyant, outrigger sponsons (1a, 1b, Fig 1). The sponsons may have independently deployable wheels, which may be deployed conventionally for use on land and in various configurations to provide adjustable degrees of drag in water to aid maneuvering and providing counter torque on pre-flight rotation of the main rotor. The sponsons are characteristically positioned deeper than the main hull to enable the sponsons to support the partially lifted airframe just prior to take off. Provision may be made through the shape of the hull, sponsons and support spars (9a, 9b, Fig 1) to protect the aircraft propulsion system 5 from excessive spray. An emergency additional buoyancy system (11a, 11b, Fig 7) is also disclosed for involuntary rough water ditching, as well as an emergency secondary propulsion system.
Patent GB-2429785-A (GB)
Title: Closed loop flow control of a hplc constant flow pump to enable low-flow operation
Inventor: GERHARDT GEOFF
IPC: B01D15/08
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling nano-scale flow rate of fluid in the operating flow path of a HPLC system provide fluid flow without relying on complex calibration routines to compensate for solvent composition gradients typically used in HPLC. The apparatus and method are used to correct the flow output of a typical, analytical-scale (0.1-5 mL/min) HPLC pump to enable accurate anti precise flow delivery at capillary (<0.1 mL/min) and nano-scale (<1 žL/min) HPLC flow rates.
Patent GB-2446448-A (GB)
Title: Underarm perspiration control device
Inventor: CHANT DARREN JON
IPC: A41D27/13
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: An underarm perspiration control device comprises an absorbent pad 12 of a size and shape such that, in use, it substantially covers the underarm area of the wearer. The pad 12 is impregnated with a deodorising fluid or granules. Four adhesive fixing members 14, 16, 18, 20 extend outwardly from the edge of the pad 12 for respectively engaging the wearer's shoulder generally at the anterior and posterior side of their arm, and the wearer's torso at the sides towards the rear and front.
Patent GB-2442143-A (GB)
Title: Stacking pallets
Inventor: DAVISON STEPHEN ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B65D19/38
Filed: 2007-09-24
Abstract: A pallet (10) comprises a rectangular load-supporting frame with two spaced upright supports (14, 16) along two opposed lateral sides. The two supports (14) on one side converge and the two supports (16) on the other side diverge. A plurality of pallets (10) can be stacked in a column, when unloaded, nesting one on top of the other, and when loaded, are alternately rotated through 180 angular degrees with the bottoms of the superjacent supports (14, 16) mating with the tops of subjacent supports (16, 14), there being co-operating catch means between said bottoms and tops.
Patent GB-2441715-A (GB)
Title: Projection apparatus for use with a gaming system
Inventor: COVE JAMES
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A projection apparatus (7) is for use with a gaming system to provide a game with an outcome. The apparatus (7) projects an image of the game onto a projection surface which may be a table or specific sheet or panel. The image may include player-input means which enable a player to interact with the image in addition to graphics, animation and text representing the game. The apparatus (7) preferably comprises an integrated unit with a control unit (8) and a projector (9). The control unit (8) may be connected to a gaming device (1) in the system for two-way communication therewith.
Patent GB-2441731-A (GB)
Title: Seal ring and method
Inventor: PUTCH SAMUEL WILLIAM
IPC: F16L17/06
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: A seal ring (10) for sealing between first and second members (12, 14) each having an outer groove surface (16, 126) and inner groove surface (18, 127) includes a metal seal body (26, 42, 52, 60, 70, 80, 92, 110, 122, 140) for engagement with the outer groove surface on the first and second members, and a metal flexible flange (30, 32, 44, 46, 54, 56, 62, 64, 76, 78, 88, 90, 94, 96, 112, 114, 128, 144, 146) with a cantilevered end of a flexible flange providing substantially line contact sealing engagement with the inner groove surface on respective first and second member. The metal flexible flange is configured for being fluid pressure energized, and is deformed beyond its elastic limit when securing members secure the first member to the second member.
Patent GB-2458121-A (GB)
Title: A detector for calculating a depth of a buried conductor
Inventor: ROYLE JOHN MARK
IPC: G01B7/26
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: A detector 1 for calculating a depth of a buried conductor comprises three parallel antennas B, M, T. The second antenna M is spaced a distance s from the first antenna B and the third antenna T is a distance 2s from the first antenna B and a distance s from the second antenna M. The outputs of the first and second antennas B, M are compared and the outputs from the second and third antennas M, T are compared. The depth of the buried conductor 25 is calculated based on the first and second compared values.
Patent GB-2452581-A (GB)
Title: Drive train for work vehicle
Inventor: BESSHO HIROKI
IPC: B60K5/04
Filed: 2008-03-18
Abstract: A drive train for a work vehicle comprises an engine 8 mounted to a vehicle body such that an output shaft 31 of the engine 8 extends in a lateral direction of the vehicle body; a hydrostatic transmission 9 having a pump shaft 38, a motor shaft 39, and a housing 34, the hydrostatic transmission 9 being mounted to the vehicle body such that the pump shaft 38 and the motor shaft 39 extend in the lateral direction; a mechanical transmission 10 having a plurality of transmission shafts 45-49 (see figs 8,11) each of which extends in the lateral direction. A pump side portion of the housing 34 of the hydrostatic transmission 9 is connected to an end plate of the engine 8 and a motor side portion of the housing 34 is connected to a casing 16 of the mechanical transmission 10 so that the housing extends from the engine 8 to the mechanical transmission 10. The invention addresses concerns about vehicle length and the costs of bevel gearing. The vehicle may have a load platform (13 see fig 1) capable of dump swinging.
Patent GB-2454042-A (GB)
Title: Method of accommodating predispositions to substances with disclosure of identifying items for purchase
Inventor: BETTS NEIL ROBERT
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2008-07-04
Abstract: A method by which a person may avoid the absorption (eg eating) of a harmful/ undesirable substance or may be made aware of the presence of a desirable substance includes comparing a substance profile with a personal profile of a user (a profile of a users dietary requirements). The substance (eg product, food) may be identified with reference to an associated barcode or RFID tag. In one embodiment a photograph of a barcode on a product is taken by a camera mobilephone and then sent to a database wherein a list ingredients associated with it, is identified with reference to the barcode. The list of ingredient is then compared with a personal profile associated with the mobilephone. An alert message is communicated back to the phone. The method may be performed using a point of sales device. Identity of items may be recorded on eg a mobile phone for use at checkout.
Patent GB-2463252-A (GB)
Title: A message passing LDPC matrix decoder with parallel sub-decoders scheduled to avoid memory contention problems
Inventor: ISMAIL MOHAMED RAFIQ
IPC: H03M13/11
Filed: 2008-09-04
Abstract: A decoder for decoding of a low-density parity check (LDPC) matrix using an increased number of sub-decoders, each operating on a separate row of the matrix and thereby increasing throughput. Time slots allocated to the decoding of individual non-zero entries in each row are scheduled so that no more than one non-zero entry of each column of the parity check matrix is decoded in each time slot according to a layered (message-passing) decoding algorithm (figs.4 and 7, not shown). Memory associated with each column of the parity check matrix is thus only accessed by one processor per time slot and memory conflict problems are therefore avoided. Also disclosed is switching to decoding of a smaller number of rows in parallel to reduce power consumption.