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Patent GB-2382155-A (GB)
Title: Contact lens for altering shape of cornea
Inventor: MITSUI IWANE
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 2002-10-02
Abstract: A contact lens L1, for correcting myopia and/or astigmatism based on the alteration in the shape of a patient's cornea 2, comprises a pressure zone 10 having a first surface defined by the inner surface of the contact lens located on the side of the patient's cornea and positioned at the center of the contact lens and having a curvature less than that of the central surface of the patient's cornea. The contact lens further includes a relief zone 12 having a concave-shaped second surface defined by the inner surface of the contact lens located on the side of the patient's cornea and positioned at the periphery of the pressure zone, and an anchor zone 14 having a concave-shaped third surface defined by the inner surface of the contact lens on the side of the patient's cornea and positioned at the periphery of the relief zone. Further, each of the curvatures of the first, second and third surfaces may satisfy the following formulae,<BR> <BR> RC = BC + 7.0   é   9.0 D (diopter), and<BR> AC = BC + 2.0   é   4.0 D<BR> <BR> where BC is the curvature of the first surface, RC is the curvature of the second surface, and AC is the curvature of the third surface. A second annular relief zone 16 is shown at the edge 18 of the lens. A second anchor zone (114b, Fig 5) may be present.
Patent GB-2399189-A (GB)
Title: Coherent data sharing by delaying the processing of data by a time related to the network latency
Inventor: DIONNE CARL
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A computer network is configured to share and update a data structure 609 - 611 within a shared computer generated environment 601. The network includes a plurality of user computer terminals 501, 504 and 506 each having memory, processing, input, network connection and display means. The memory means stores the data structure and instructions 1002, whereby the instructions configure the processor to perform the steps of measuring the latency between a first terminal and a second terminal. In response to receiving data 1010 for updating the shared data structures at the first terminal, the data is processed if it was input at the second terminal or delayed if input at the first terminal. The delay in processing the data is according to the measured latency. The system is for use in online game playing.
Patent GB-2390556-A (GB)
Title: An acid neutralising dual filter cartridge
Inventor: MERRITT STEVE J
IPC: B01D29/15
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: An environmentally friendly acid neutralising filter cartridge 10 for mounting in a cartridge mounting body (12, Fig 11) of an engine oil circuit for filtering particulates and neutralising acid in oil comprises a support housing adapted to be mounted in the cartridge mounting body and has substantially no metal parts such that the filter cartridge can be incinerated. A full flow particulate filter 28, a bypass particulate filter 74 and a bed of acid neutralising particles 68 are contained within the support housing. A predetermined primary flow path defined through the filter cartridge passes through the full flow particulate filter and bypasses the bed of acid neutralising particles and a predetermined bypass path defined through the filter cartridge passes in sequence through the bed of acid neutralising particles and the bypass particulate filter. Preferably the acid neutralising particles 68 primarily comprise calcium carbonate material such as crushed limestone.
Patent GB-2386479-A (GB)
Title: Slow speed electrical machine of modulardesign
Inventor: BABIC BRANKO RICHARD
IPC: H02K7/116
Filed: 1999-07-07
Abstract: A motor or generator comprises modular units including a rotor comprising an axially directed magnet having end mounted radially facing poles, the poles being circumferentially off-set and respective stator pole assemblies face the rotor poles, the stator poles carrying windings. Successive modules are arranged with like poles adjacent and poles offset between modules. End magnets, 22a, may be included to prevent flux leakage. The machine may have up to 48 rotor teeth and 48 windings per rotor pole allowing the machine in the generating mode to be driven by a slow speed power source eg spring or wind power. A design of the stator/rotor teeth is disclosed.
Patent GB-2403581-A (GB)
Title: A substrate and a display device incorporating the same
Inventor: BROWN CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: G02F1/1368
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: A substrate (1) comprises a switching element (8) having a first terminal for connection to a picture element electrode (11), a second terminal connected to a data line (Si), and a third terminal for receiving an enable signal for selectively enabling the switching element and thereby connecting the first terminal to the second terminal. The substrate (1) is further provided with test means (18) integrated on the substrate, for obtaining information about the operation of the switching element. The test means may make two measurements of the capacitance of the data line, with the switching element being in supposedly different states for each measurement. The invention may particularly be employed in an active matrix substrate. It enables faulty switching elements to be detected at an early stage in the fabrication of the substrate.
Patent GB-2388843-A (GB)
Title: A metered dose inhaler containing a pharmaceutical formulation of fluticasone propionate
Inventor: CRIPPS ALAN LESLIE
IPC: A61K31/56
Filed: 2000-09-11
Abstract: A metered dose inhaler comprises a canister filled with a metering valve which contains a pharmaceutical solution aerosol formulation which comprises: <SL> <LI>(i) fluticasone propionate and <LI>(ii) a hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) propellant, </SL> characterised in that the fluticasone propionate is completely dissolved in the formulation; wherein the canister is fitted into a channelling device which comprises a mouthpiece actuator having an actuator exit orifice of diameter 0.25mm or less. The pharmaceutical formulation may further contain a low volatility component e.g. glycerol or propylene glycol and/or a solubilisation agent e.g. ethanol or dimethoxymethane.
Patent GB-2405858-A (GB)
Title: Scissors jack
Inventor: GAVROVSKI DAN
IPC: B66F3/12
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A scissor jack 1 for a motor vehicle is disclosed having a moveable platform 8 connected to a pantograph type lifting mechanism 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b and 9. In one position the moveable platform 8 is positioned close to an upper end of the pantograph mechanism 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b and 9 so as to reduce the height of the jack 1. The moveable platform 8 is moveable to a second position in which it is displaced from the upper end of the pantograph mechanism 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b and 9 so as to reduce the clearance between the platform 8 and the part of the motor vehicle to be lifted. Preferably, J-shaped slots 15a,b allow the adjustment.
Patent GB-2394841-A (GB)
Title: High performance telecommunications jack
Inventor: ABUGHAZALEH SHADI A
IPC: H01R12/58
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: An electrical connector for telecommunications applications comprising a circuit board 16 having at least four electrical contacts 20, 22, 24, 26 extending therefrom, the paths of the first and second contacts 20, 22 crossing and the paths of the third and fourth contacts 24, 26 crossing. The connector may have a further four contacts 28, 30, 32, 34 wherein the paths of the fifth and sixth contacts 32, 34 cross but the paths of the seventh and eighth contacts 28, 30 are substantially parallel. Each contact 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34 may be mounted in an aperture of the circuit board 16 and have a lateral protrusion for frictional engagement with the aperture. Each contact may have a curved end portion for cooperation with a contact of the other half of the connector and may have a length substantially the same as each other contact 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34.
Patent GB-2407730-A (GB)
Title: Programmable network monitoring element
Inventor: CURRAN-GRAY MARTIN
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A network element 18 is provided with the capability to perform monitoring and/or measurement functions on the element and the network of which it is a part. The monitoring/measurement functionality is implemented by programmable devices 24 to enable the functionality to be modified and updated without removing the network element 18 from service.
Patent GB-2397634-A (GB)
Title: Cistern discharge valve
Inventor: BROOKS PETER
IPC: E03D1/34
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: A valve, for discharging a cistern, comprises a valve member <B>2</B> and actuating means <B>3</B> for opening and closing the valve member <B>2</B>. The actuating means <B>3</B> comprises a float element <B>4</B> for delaying closure of the valve member <B>2</B>. The float element <B>4</B> may be mounted on an elongate member <B>12</B>, <B>15</B> which is connected at one end to the valve member <B>2</B> and at the other end to the first arm of a lever <B>18</B> whereby depressing the second arm of the lever <B>18</B> raise the elongate member <B>12</B>, <B>15</B> and hence opens the valve member 2. The float element <B>4</B> may be annular and have an opening in its base whereby air is trapped in the float element <B>4</B>. The elongate member <B>12</B>, <B>15</B> may act as an overflow and may be telescopically mounted for adjustability. The lever may be mounted on an element of adjustable length and the elongate member <B>12</B>, <B>15</B> may be connected with the first lever arm by a means of adjustable length so that the assembly can be used with cisterns having a range of heights.
Patent GB-2409540-A (GB)
Title: Searching multimedia tracks to generate a multimedia stream
Inventor: AIRES KEVIN BARNABY
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A system for preparing a first multimedia stream, comprises a repository 140 for storing a plurality of tracks wherein each track is associated with at least one second multimedia stream. A track comprises a single type of data e.g. audio, video etc. The system receives a request comprising an associated parameter); e.g. position parameter; determines at least two of the tracks associated with the parameter; 125 (e.g. wherein the at least two tracks have associated information that matches the position parameter); and collates 130 the determined at least two tracks in order to generate the first multimedia stream 135. The collation may involve interleaving, overlagging or concentration of the tracks.
Patent GB-2400981-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for manufacturing an el display device
Inventor: NAKAYAMA YUKO
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: An organic electroluminescent light emitting device 160 is bonded to a colour conversion filter 150 in a controlled environment to form an EL display device 140. The EL light emitting device 160 and colour conversion filter 150 are placed in an environment where the concentration of water and oxygen is controlled and a sealing agent 130' is provided around the perimeter of the colour conversion filter 150. A filler material 128'is applied over the colour conversion filter 150 inside the perimeter sealing agent 130'. The EL light emitting device 160 and colour conversion filter 150 are aligned and bonded in a vacuum to form the EL display device 140. The device is then removed to a water and oxygen controlled environment pressured at 1 atmosphere and irradiated with UV radiation to cure the sealing agent 130'.
Patent GB-2400405-A (GB)
Title: Door hook with interlocking hook segments
Inventor: ADAMS WILLIAM E
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: An over the door hook has a U-shaped bracket 2 with at least one curved hook sized to receive a hook segment 11. Two or more plastic hook segments 11 have an opening at an upper end and a curved hook at the lower end. The curved hook 15 of one segment fits through the opening 18 in another hook segment. The two segments are locked together with a tab or tooth 19 in one segment that fits into a slot or recess 17 in a second segment. An alternative is to provide a boss adjacent the opening at the upper end of one segment that is gripped by the curved hook of the second segment. Similar locking arrangements can be provided to lock a hook segment to the U-shaped bracket. The segments 11 each have upper and lower end regions 13,14 which are thinner than the main portion of the segment. The thickness of the top portion of the bracket 2 is preferably no greater than 2mm.
Patent GB-2400915-A (GB)
Title: Electrode belt for impedance tomography
Inventor: LEONHARDT STEFFEN
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: The belt (102 fig 3) 107 has at least 16 electrodes held on an elastic carrier that surrounds the body girth of a test subject, and the belt is preferably provided in two sections that can be fastened together. Electrode supply lines 63 run along the carrier (see fig 12) to feed in points 89, 90 (52, 53 fig 3) which connect to plugs 93, 94 for connection to an analysing unit (fig 1). The belt preferably comprises three longitudinal strands of material with the central hollow strand containing the supply lines 63 (fig 10, 12) for the electrodes. The electrodes may be arranged at cross members of the belt strands (figure 10, 11, 16).
Patent GB-2413562-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for making different thicknesses of biofilms
Inventor: CHEN CHIN-YU
IPC: C12M1/16
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: A device used in making biofilms of different thicknesses comprising a dish including a dish bottom and a dish cover and an internal thickness module having a number of protrusions of different heights, or of the same height, on its underside for producing wells for producing different thicknesses of biofilms and having protrusions of the same height on its upper surface which can be used as covers for the wells moulded in agar by the protrusions of the underside. Biofilms of microorganisms bacteria, fungi etc may be grown in the wells and covering the biofilms ensures they are of certain thicknesses. The biofilms may be used in methods of testing the effectiveness of antibiotics or biocides. A separate invention is a plurality of small covers which are used to cover biofilms and to test their adhesion and corrosive effects.
Patent GB-2415598-A (GB)
Title: A heel for a dancing shoe
Inventor: SAFAROV VITALY
IPC: A43B21/38
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A heel for a dancing shoes that incorporates a sound box 1 / 1 A for the enhancement of the acoustic clicking of the heels when the wearer executes Irish/Flamenco and other forms of dancing movements. The heel is detachably attached to a dancing shoe via screw posts that are incorporated into the heel. The number of screws, type of screws and location of the screws may be changed to meet pressure demand on the heel when dancing. The heel is hollow 1/12/2C with an aperture 1/12/23/3D in the base that allows air to travel in and out to enhance the click of the heel during dance movements. The aperture or wall thickness can be enlarged or minimised to provide a different click effects eg. sharper or duller sounds. The heels may be made from ferrous or non-ferrous materials that are very light in weight to allow dancers to enhance their performance.
Patent GB-2403497-A (GB)
Title: A one trip drilling and casing cementing method
Inventor: VINCENT RAY P
IPC: E21B7/20
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: A method and associated equipment are disclosed wich allow drilling at least a portion of a well and subsequently cementing casing in a single trip. The method is particularly suited for deep-water offshore operations where the drill string can be run through a section of casing leaving a bit and an under-reamer extending out below. The casing is equipped with ports through which cement can be pumped as well as an external casing packer to prevent the uncured cement in the annulus from U-tubing. Several casing sections can be run in during drilling and cemented succession using the one trip method.
Patent GB-2408220-A (GB)
Title: Agitation of a suspension product within a container of fluid having no head space
Inventor: EAMES CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 2004-10-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for re-suspending a suspension product (31) within a container (10) of fluid (30) with no head space. A helical body (40) is provided in the container (10) and the helical body (40) is rotated about its axis relative to the fluid within the container. The helical body (40) presents a surface area to the fluid as it rotates to cause sufficient turbulence to agitate and re-homogenise the contents of the container (10). The container (10) may have an outlet (11) and a piston (20) arranged to force homogenised fluid and suspension product out of the outlet as the piston (20) is forced into the container (10). The axial length of the helical body (40) may be reduced as the piston (20) progresses into the container (10) so that it does not impede progress of the piston (20).
Patent GB-2412258-A (GB)
Title: Multimode receiver
Inventor: BURDETT ALISON
IPC: H04B1/26
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: An electric circuit suitable for use as a radio receiver or part of a radio receiver, the electric circuit comprising amplification means, frequency mixer means, and filter means, wherein the frequency mixer mans is configurable to down-convert a wanted component of the amplified input signal to one of at least two intermediate frequency bands, and the filter means is dynamically reconfigurable between a first filter configuration which provides a first operating mode, and a second filter configuration which provides a second operating mode.
Patent GB-2411120-A (GB)
Title: Laser apparatus useful for myocardial revascularization
Inventor: ANDREWS ROBERT B
IPC: H01S3/097
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: Cardiac laser surgery apparatus (10) includes a CO2 laser, and a system (18, 20) for delivering laser pulses from the laser to a patient's heart. Also disclosed are mirror adjustment devices for remotely adjusting mirrors (48) sealed inside a laser housing; an RF power supply used to both preionize the laser gas, and to fire the laser by providing RF voltage pulses of longer duration than the prionizing RF voltage pulses; attaching laser optics to an integral fin along extruded laser housing; optical elements receiving a rectangular laser beam and converting it to square laser beam of the desired dimensions; nonconductive spacers (60) each connecting one or electrode to the other (56, 58) in the laser chamber (22); barbed inserts (64) in the electrodes that connect inductors to the electrodes; a plurality of resilient contact elements (62) extending along a bottom of an electrode and supported on an internal ledge structure of the housing to provide good electrical connection between the electrode and the housing.
Patent GB-2415497-A (GB)
Title: An air purifying and conditioning device
Inventor: YUEN JOHN SE-KIT
IPC: F24F1/0076
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: An air purifying and conditioning device comprises a housing 1, 4 containing at least one fan 19 extracting air over at least one activated carbon filter 7 to filter impurities, germs and bacteria in the air, passing the air over at least one ultra violet light tube 20 to further remove airborne bacteria, germs and mould, cooling the air by passing it over an air conditioning refrigerator 32 and finally passing the air through at least one ionisation device 10 before being discharged through an outlet 2 as clean, chilled fresh air. Light shields 27 are provided to prevent ultra violet light escaping the housing 1, 4. The ultra violet tube(s) 20 emit light at a wavelength of 253.7 nanometres and may be removable. The ionisation device 10 is a negative ion generator comprising cathodic high voltage carbonised fibres to increase the level of anions. The outlet 2 may oscillate so that its angle may be varied. The device may possess an electrical circuit for two alternating cycle modes. A first mode may comprise an ionisation mode and the second mode may be an ultra violet mode and the circuit may be operated in either mode, a continuous simultaneous mode or the two modes in an alternating cycle.
Patent GB-2414222-A (GB)
Title: Holding strap for curved screwstrip
Inventor: HABERMEHL G LYLE
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: A curved screwstrip comprising in combination a plastic holding strap and a plurality of threaded fasteners. The plastic holding strap has a greater mass in its top half than in its bottom half so that shrinking after extrusion will tend to have the holding strap adopt a preferred curved configuration.
Patent GB-2430654-A (GB)
Title: Golf trolley with bag locating means
Inventor: THOMSON ALAN
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A motorised golf trolley comprising a frame of generally triangular configuration and having at least one bag locating means. The locating means has means to prevent rotation of a bag on the trolley during use. Two bag locating means are shown. A first comprises a recess and two pivoting arms which engage a bag with at least three points of contact. A second comprises a platform for receiving the lower end of a bag, the platform and the bag having corresponding ridges and/or recesses.
Patent GB-2418987-A (GB)
Title: Identifying bottom hole rock properties while drilling
Inventor: WEAVER GARY
IPC: G01V1/50
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: Acoustic signals generated by drilling a bore hole with a drill bit 340 are received at sensors 310, 320, 330 placed in the drill string. The acoustic signals received by the sensors are processed by a processor 350, e.g. using a Fourier transform, and a characteristic of the acoustic signals is used to identify lithology, rock strength, presence of oil, presence of gas, change in lithology, or the like.
Patent GB-2432310-A (GB)
Title: Electric hair iron for straightening hair having a controller
Inventor: OVEREND PAUL
IPC: A45D1/06
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: An electric hair iron with at least one heating element for straightening hair comprises a controller adapted such that either power is only supplied to the at least one heating element of the hair iron when the temperature exceeds a sensed minimum, or the supply voltage is determined or power to the at least one element is interrupted after a period of non-use, or the control circuit employs fuzzy logic.
Patent GB-2434729-A (GB)
Title: Fishing bobbin
Inventor: EXTON GARY
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A bobbin for fishing has a light emitting diode (1) a power supply (2) and circuit board (6) with a light sensor (3) which controls the illumination of the LED so that the bobbin is only illuminated when light of an intensity below a threshold value falls on the LED.
Patent GB-2435723-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle forward direction indicator
Inventor: MILLER PAUL TIMOTHY
IPC: B60Q1/34
Filed: 2006-03-04
Abstract: An indicator for fixing to a motor vehicle to signal to other road users the driver's intention to travel in a forward direction. The indicator 1 is placed at the centre of the car at both the front and the rear. The operation of the indicators will be incorporated into the indicator stick.
Patent GB-2439935-A (GB)
Title: Compacting Apparatus
Inventor: WINCOTT PHILIP
IPC: B30B9/30
Filed: 2006-07-08
Abstract: Compacting apparatus (10) for waste material defines a feed space (14), in which material (16) for compacting is received in use, and a pressing chamber (16). The apparatus includes moving means (40) for moving material from the feed space into the pressing chamber, a pressing member (20) movable within the pressing chamber to move material in use out of the pressing chamber, and shear means for shearing the material as it moves out of the pressing chamber.