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Patent GB-2440530-A (GB)
Title: Non-woven safety belt
Inventor: VALKENBURG JAN HUIBERT
IPC: D04H3/14
Filed: 2006-07-31
Abstract: A non-woven safety-belt is disclosed which has one or more webs, each comprising a plurality of elongate and substantially parallel fibers 10 (such as spun yarns) which are held together in a matrix material. The matrix material may be a thermosetting or thermoplastic polymer. A second set of fibers may be arranged transversely across the longitudinal fibers 10 to form a cross-ply structure, the second set of fibers are embedded in the matrix. The thickness of the belt may vary along the length and width constituted by multiple layers of the longitudinal fiber. The belt may consist of either monofilament 10a or multifilament 10b longitudinal fibers or a combination of both and the edge regions of the belt may be folded and encased in the matrix such that the arrangement presents a double thickness web with relatively softer edges.
Patent GB-2442735-A (GB)
Title: Sliding window operator comprising frameless glass pane adjustor and associated tool and adjustment method
Inventor: SPALDING MATT
IPC: B60J1/17
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle door assembly having a regulator 100 for moving a frameless glass pane. The regulator 100 includes a carrier 120 for engaging said pane in a lower region thereof, the carrier 120 having an adjustor 123 for controlling the extension in the z-plane of said pane with respect to the earlier. The assembly has means allowing access to the adjustor 123 when the carder is in a position corresponding to the extended height when the door is in a closed position. The door assembly also includes an inner skin 151. The assembly provides a means to bring the pane into a desired lateral relationship with the roof portion of the vehicle. An engagement means is provided which is accessible via an aperture in the skin 150 in the form of a female part of a quick release fastener for allowing the assembly to be moved to, and secured in, a position corresponding to a position of the desired relationship. While the door is closed, the door includes access means for locking the assembly in said position while the door is open. Also disclosed is a tool 140 and a method of adjusting the class pane.
Patent GB-2427729-A (GB)
Title: Transport system
Inventor: PEARCE JOHN H
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A transport system having commuters with identification and/or vehicles with identification ("identifiers") authorising them to take part in the transport System, at least one vehicle park in which authorised commuters may park vehicles and/or take on board authorised commuters who may or may not have parked vehicles and transport them to a specified destination and/or for set down near the specified destination, a hub at which vehicles of authorised commuters or others may take on board authorised commuters and transport them to the or a said vehicle park, optionally near the specified destination, at least one pickup point from which authorised commuters may be transported back to the hub, and a benefit sharing system involving the use of the identifiers at the vehicle park(s) and/or said hub whereby an authorised commuter, when a driver of authorised commuter(s) leaving and/or returning to or arriving at the vehicle park(s) and/or hub, benefits at some detriment to each carried commuter.
Patent GB-2433755-A (GB)
Title: A method for locating a tool using a casing collar locator
Inventor: HOFFMAN COREY E
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: A method for locating a tool in a wellbore comprises providing an assembly comprising a tool, a pump 100 and a locator 400; running the assembly into the wellbore on a conveyance string 30: monitoring the locator; measuring a length of the conveyance string deployed; correlating the measuring and the monitoring; and actuating the tool at a desired depth by manipulating the conveyance string. The locator is capable of locating casing joints 410 and is a collar having one or more protrusions for engaging the inner diameter of the casing. The pump is a slickline pump and comprises a pump member. The pump member is reciprocated axially by slickline in order to form an upstroke and downstroke. The pump is configured such that it pressurizes fluid within a workstring assembly during the pump's downstroke. Also claimed is an apparatus for locating a tool in a wellbore.
Patent GB-2444038-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for moulding a container with a handle
Inventor: BLAKEBOROUGH ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B29C45/17
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: A method and an apparatus are disclosed for moulding a container having a body and a rim 3, defining an opening for the container, and a handle (90) (figure 20 - not shown). The container is made by providing a preform 15, which may be injection moulded and which has a rim 3 formed at its mouth and a continuous body-forming portion 120 extending across the preform from the inner periphery 21 of the rim. The perform, after heating, is placed in a moulding cavity 61 of a blow moulding apparatus with the preform being located by means of the rim 3. The mould includes a recess 115 around the rim to accommodate the handle (90) attached to the rim 3 during the operation of the blow moulding apparatus. The body-forming portion 120 expands in the cavity to form the side walls and bottom wall of the container. The side wall of the container contacts a skirt 26 forming the outer part of the rim 3, thus forming a box section which serves to retain the handle. The perform may be made of polyethylene terephthalate or polyethylene naphthalate. The handle may be injection moulded. The skirt 26 and the interior surface of the ends of the handle (90) adjacent thereto have cooperating detent arrangements which tend to latch the handle on the container in one or more predetermined pivotal positions to assist pouring.
Patent GB-2444321-A (GB)
Title: Car safety seat for a dog
Inventor: CAMPION DEBRA
IPC: A01K1/02
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A safety seat for a dog comprises a back section <B>1</B> attachable to a car seat by the car's seat belt, a base section 3 and a harness <B>4</B> which attaches to the back section. The back section <B>1</B> may be slightly curved to conform to the car seat. The back section <B>1</B> may also incorporate D rings for attachment of the harness. The back section <B>1</B> may have a removable cover <B>2</B> which may be attached to the back section <B>1</B> by means of hook and loop fastening. The base section <B>3</B> may be padded and have raised sides. The back section <B>1</B> may be made of plastic.
Patent GB-2446656-A (GB)
Title: Electricity generation from the magnetic field of a permanent magnet
Inventor: SHAIKH ZAHOOR AKRAM
IPC: H02K57/00
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: An electrical transformer device comprises permanent magnet means 1, a magnetic core 3,4 and a coil arrangement 2, 7, 8 which can generate electricity without the use of any moving parts. The permanent magnet means 1 provides a homogeneous fixed polarity magnetic field circulating through the magnetic core 3, 4. The magnetic core is arranged in two loops 3, 4 with a common junction point 5. A coil 7 is arranged on the core 4 to cause pulses which redirect the magnetic field from the permanent magnet means 1 at that said junction 5 such that after the said junction the magnetic field within the core loops 3, 4 becomes a pulsed magnetic field. The pulsed magnetic field may then be used to generate electrical energy from further coils 2, 8 arranged on the core loops 3, 4. The permanent magnet means 1 may be used to siphon energy from the earth's magnetic field to sustain the electricity generating system.
Patent GB-2447679-A (GB)
Title: Scanning probe microscopy-based polynucleotide sequencing and detection
Inventor: SOHNA JEAN ERNEST SOHNA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A method for the sequencing of target polynucleotides comprises the steps of (i) performing the polymerase reaction to extend suitable primers hybridised to the target polynucleotides using labelled nucleotide triphosphates; (ii) scanning flat substrates containing ultrahigh densities of the labelled single stranded or double stranded polynucleotides obtained in step (i) with scanning probe microscopy (SPM); (iii) analysing the images recorded from scanning to obtain at once the complete sequences of all the polynucleotides immobilised on the substrate. Methods for the detection with SPM of polynucleotides using oligonucleotide probes prepared from the labelled nucleosides and immobilised on a flat surface are also provided. The nucleotides are typically labeled with a moiety suitable for SPM detection attached via a non-cleavable linker to the base.
Patent GB-2449078-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone with solar panel
Inventor: BUCKLEY PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: H02J7/35
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: Mobile phones are normally charged with electrical energy by an external charger. The invention provides a mobile telecommunications device having an integrated solar panel. In this way, the mobile telecommunications device may be powered or the battery may be charged without the need for an external charger.
Patent GB-2449644-A (GB)
Title: Combined pivoted cutting tool and shovel
Inventor: HUANG YAO-CHUANG
IPC: A01B1/02
Filed: 2007-05-29
Abstract: The cutting tool includes two shanks pivotally connected with each other and each having a first end provided with an operation member 10 and a second end provided with a grip portion 60. Each operation member 10 has a first side formed with a cutting blade edge 11 and a second side formed with a shovel portion 12. Preferably the tool includes a spring 40 and catch for keeping the handles 60 together. Thus, the operation members 10 of the shanks cooperate to provide a cutting or shearing function and to function as a shovel. The tool can be used as gardening shears or secateurs, and as a shovel or spade.
Patent GB-2442086-A (GB)
Title: Manually operated air pump
Inventor: MOSS ROBERT AUSTIN
IPC: F04B9/14
Filed: 2007-07-28
Abstract: The pump, e.g. for an air gun or for pressurizing a tyre or reservoir, comprises a cylinder 101, a piston 102, a piston rod 104, three substantially rigid members 106a, 108a, 110a, and a handle 112. The piston 102 is reciprocably movable within the cylinder 101 and is secured to the piston rod 104. The first member 106a is pivotably connected at its first end to the cylinder 101. The second member 108a is pivotably connected at its first end to the piston rod 104 and at its second end to the second end of the first member 106a. The third member 110a is pivotably connected at its first end to the connected second ends of the first and second members 106a, 108a. The handle 112 is pivotably connected to the second end of the third member 110a. The third member 110a is arranged to transmit between the handle 112 and the connected second ends of the first and second members 106a, 108a a force resulting from a force applied to the handle. The handle can have pivoting ends and the mechanism can have equivalent members and handle part on the opposite side of the piston-cylinder axis.
Patent GB-2442553-A (GB)
Title: Single chain variable region antibodies for tNox
Inventor: KIM CHINPAL
IPC: C07K16/30
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A recombinant nucleic acid encodes a single chain variable region (ScFv) antibody useful for the detection of members of the ECTO-NOX family of cell surface proteins, in particular the tumour-specific tNox. This single chain antibody is useful in the detection, diagnosis and monitoring of cancers. It comprises the coding sequence of the variable heavy chain and variable light chain of a tNox-specific monoclonal antibody, joined by a sequence encoding a linker of sequence GGGGSGGGGSGGGGS. General methods of producing recombinant ScFv antibodies using this linker sequence are also provided.
Patent GB-2453745-A (GB)
Title: Testing apparatus and method
Inventor: QUINLAN KEVIN
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: Apparatus for testing a sample to detect a target includes a test member having at least one indicator responsive to the target and a dosing mechanism comprising a dosing member formed from a hydrophilic porous material operable to receive the sample to be applied to the test member and to transfer an amount of at least a part of the sample to the test member. The device may comprise a cover 12 that is slidably mounted on a housing 15. the dosing mechanism 20 may include a support structure 18 and a dosing member 19. In use the dosing member may be accessed in an initial condition (Figure 4a, 5a) for receipt of sample via aperture 26, then the cover is slid to temporarily bring into contact the dosing member 19 and the test member 22 (Figure 4b, 5b). In a final condition access to the dosing member is prevented (Figure 4c, 5c).
Patent GB-2449321-A (GB)
Title: Water meter connector
Inventor: MELI OSWALD PETER JOHN
IPC: E03B7/07
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A connector 10 for connecting a concentric water meter 12 to a stopcock or stop valve body 14 as a replacement for the stop valve has a body 50, with a tubular spigot 62 with an external screw thread 64 to engage a corresponding thread 40 on the stop valve body 14, the body 50 also having a tube 70 which forms an inlet, concentric with the spigot 62 to engage a seat 36 in the stop valve body 14. The external surface of the tube 70 is spaced from the internal surface of the spigot 62 to form an annular outlet 66. The body 50 has a second annular outlet 120 to engage an annular inlet of the concentric water meter 12, and a concentric second inlet 94 to engage a return bore of the concentric water meter 12. A valve 124 may close the connection between the first inlet at 70 and second annular outlet 120. A drain outlet 110 may be provided to drain the water meter 12.
Patent GB-2455717-A (GB)
Title: Frequency synthesis in a wireless basestation
Inventor: MULLEN SEAN
IPC: H03L1/02
Filed: 2007-12-17
Abstract: A frequency synthesis system, for example for use in a femtocell basestation, is based on a free-running oscillator 20, generating a reference signal having a first frequency Fosc which varies with temperature. A frequency synthesizer 30 receives the reference signal and generates an output signal at a desired output frequency Fref by multiplying the first frequency by a multiplication factor which is determined based on a measured temperature of the oscillator, using a sensor 50, in the knowledge of the predetermined frequency-temperature characteristic of the oscillator, in order to obtain the desired output frequency.
Patent GB-2458111-A (GB)
Title: OFDM-MIMO System
Inventor: BENZAIR KASSEM
IPC: H04L1/02
Filed: 2008-03-04
Abstract: A MIMO-OFDM system with two transmit and three receive antennas and uses two diversity modes - the Transmit Diversity mode allows a robust radio link against fading and frequency selective channels and increase the communication range. It consist of transmitting the same signal stream on both transmit antennas with a phase delay factor. The Spatial Multiplexing mode allows a high throughput for a given bandwidth compared with normal communication systems using single input and single output antennas. It consist of transmitting two different signal streams in each transmit antenna. The system is an OFDM-based system, as required by the 802.16x standard, where each symbol consists of 1024 parallel sub-channels called also tones. A slot refers to a single OFDM symbol. A block is defined to be one-third of the active data tones of an OFDM symbol. On the uplink, each of the three blocks can be assigned to a different user. These blocks are allocated by the base station (BTU to different users (NAU) on both the uplink and the downlink. To each block is associated a coding mode, which determines the overall rate of data transfer. Six modes are used in the system, which are chosen depending on a Link Adaptation procedure.
Patent GB-2459866-A (GB)
Title: MEMS transducers
Inventor: LAMING RICHARD IAN
IPC: B06B1/02
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: A Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device 50 comprising transducer 52 for transmitting pressure waves with an electrode 53a diameter DE1 and transducer 54 for detecting pressure waves having an electrode 55a diameter DE2. Transducer 52 comprises cavity 51 and transducer 54 comprises cavity 56. Cavities 51, 56 are formed by removal of sacrificial material via release channels 57, 58 and are sealed after removal of the sacrificial material by plugging release holes 57a, 58a. The mass, thickness, material of electrodes 53a, 55a may be adjusted so that the transducer is optimized at a resonant frequency for transmitting or detecting pressure waves. The membrane thickness (T1, T2, fig. 7) or diameter may also be varied so that the transducers have different Q factors. In an embodiment the sacrificial layer (126, fig. 8m) encases the electrode (116, fig. 8m) in order to reduce deformation of the membrane.
Patent GB-2462580-A (GB)
Title: Draught excluder for a pet flap
Inventor: KIRK CHRISTOPHER PETER
IPC: E06B7/26
Filed: 2008-06-12
Abstract: A draught strip mounted to a pet door, the door comprising a panel mounted within a frame to swing about an axis, the frame mounted within an opening in a lower portion of a door or wall to allow access for a pet therethrough. The draught strip 105 is mounted in a groove having a generally inverted "T"-shaped profile in section. The draught strip has flexible draught excluding material 106 mounted along a centreline of the strip which extends through a slot 127 defined by the stem of the inverted "T" and flanges 108 that are retained in undercut side slots 123 126 defined by the crossbar of the "T". The panel is formed from an injection moulded main panel 112 that provides one side of such a "T" shaped groove along at least one peripheral edge of the panel member. At least one auxiliary plastics member 114 is joined to the main panel member 112 along the at least one edge by ultrasonic welding to complete the groove and to trap at least one length of draught strip in the completed groove, optionally using adhesive. A magnet and ferromagnetic member attached to the frame and panel may be used to centre the panel in position. There is a second independent claim for a method of mounting the pet flap.
Patent GB-2449031-A (GB)
Title: Pulling rod engine
Inventor: PATTAKOS MANOUSOS
IPC: F01B9/02
Filed: 2007-01-28
Abstract: A reciprocating internal combustion engine compromises a cylinder with a piston to the crankshaft via a connecting rod, while the crankshaft is disposed between the wrist pin and the combustion chamber. This way the combustion is shifted to the slow dead center, enabling the diesel to perform at higher revs, improving the spark engine efficiency and making HCCI combustion easier. Though the crankshaft is of one piece, more connecting rods can be used for a piston. If realized as an opposed piston engine, the engine further combines top specific power, top thermal efficiency, built in scavenging pumps, and compactness.
Patent GB-2463659-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Improved Cooling of a Cryostat Thermal Shield
Inventor: MALLET MICHAEL JOHN DISNEY
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 2008-09-19
Abstract: A cryostat includes a cryogen vessel 3, a thermal shield 6 and a bellows 20 filled with a gas. The bellows has a first end 22 in contact with a surface of the thermal shield and a second end 23 thermally coupled to the cryogen vessel. The gas may be nitrogen, argon, neon, helium or hydrogen, and the cryostat may house the windings of a superconducting magnet for an M.R.I imaging system. The thermal coupling may be via a high thermal conductivity section 25 which is pivotally mounted between the thermal shield and the cryogen vessel. The bellows may be of stainless steel, copper or aluminium material and it may be connected to the shield via a mount 34. The surface of the vessel may be provided with a high thermal conductivity layer, such as copper or aluminium, and the cryostat may also include a refrigerator (2 fig 1) to provide additional cooling to the thermal shield. The arrangement allows a reduction in the time taken to cool the thermal shield.
Patent GB-2454771-A (GB)
Title: Simultaneous display of a search image on a screen
Inventor: JOO SEOK-YOUNG
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: A digital image processing apparatus includes storage (70, fig. 1) for storing moving picture files and a display unit 80 for displaying the stored video. When a user inputs a search signal, such as by pressing a fast forward 226 or rewind button 224, whilst the video is being displayed, then the video is displayed in a first window 81 and the video for searching is simultaneously displayed on the display in a second area 82. When the desired point is reached stopping the search results in the video from that point being displayed in full screen mode (fig. 6). Frame skipping techniques are used to display the search video at high speed.
Patent GB-2454775-A (GB)
Title: Updating a copy of a virtual machine environment and then replacing the original
Inventor: OHNO TAKASHI
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2008-10-21
Abstract: A computer system runs virtual machines in guest program environments using a virtual machine monitor in response to requests from thin client terminals. If a maintenance operation needs to be carried out on the guest environment, a copy of the environment is made and a virtual machine is activated in the copy of the environment. When the maintenance operation is complete, the original environment is replaced by the copy. The replacement of the environment may be prevented if a virtual machine is activated using the original environment or if the original environment has been changed.
Patent GB-2464727-A (GB)
Title: Percussion instrument with peripherally divided tactile wall regions
Inventor: DUBLIN DION
IPC: A63H5/00
Filed: 2008-10-24
Abstract: A percussion instrument in the form of a drum has at least one striking face, whose periphery is bounded by a wall. The wall is divided into peripherally successive regions, which preferably also constitute striking faces, each separated by a transition region. A user is able to sense the presence of at least one of the transition regions by touch. The drum is preferably substantially cube or pyramid shaped, may have triangular, trapezoidal or rectangular striking surfaces or walls, and may be manually struck on any one or more of its striking faces. Each of the striking faces may exhibit perforations in the form of slots, mesh, and ridged regions to provide a variety of different acoustic properties. At least one of the drum striking faces is removable and replaceable with another striking face. Corners and edges of the striking faces may comprise means for protecting them from impact.
Patent GB-2467725-A (GB)
Title: Waste bin for cigarette butts
Inventor: STAMMERS DAVID
IPC: B65F1/04
Filed: 2009-01-26
Abstract: A waste bin for receiving cigarette butts, the waste bin comprising:a plurality of body sections 2 and means for connecting the body sections together and securing them about an upstanding post so as to form a container body which surrounds the post;a cigarette butt receptacle 24 configured so as to be removably held inside the container body 2; at least one of the body sections 2 having an opening at an upper end thereof to enable the cigarette butt receptacle 24 to be lifted out of the container body 2; and a lid 4 for mounting on the container body 2, the lid 4 being arranged to cover the said opening in the upper end of the body section and being capable of being lifted or displaced to uncover the said opening; wherein the lid 4 and/or one or more of the body sections 2 is provided with at least one hole 42 through which cigarette butts can be inserted.