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Patent GB-2402342-A (GB)
Title: A laryngoscope blade
Inventor: ASHFAQUE MUHAMMAD
IPC: A61B1/267
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A laryngoscope blade 10 comprises a body adapted for attachment to a handle and an elongate arm 20 extending in a longitudinal direction with a longitudinally elongate portion 5 having a generally arcuate cross-section 5 defining a convex upper surface and a concave lower surface. A first flange 6, 7 connects to a first edge of said arcuate cross-section and defines a lateral edge of the arm, a wedge 4 connects to a second edge of the arcuate cross-section such that the first flange and the wedge extend substantially laterally from the first and second edges of the arcuate cross-section. A side wall 3 extends upwardly from the wedge and an upper flange extends substantially laterally from the side wall. Later embodiments relate to a method of restricting movement of an intubated tube in a patient and a method of intubating a patient.
Patent GB-2403058-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device and method of fabricating the same
Inventor: LEE KYOUNG MOOK
IPC: H05K1/11
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a plurality of signal lines (52, 54) on a substrate, (51) a plurality of pad electrodes (80, 84) on the substrate, (51) each one of the plurality of pad electrodes (80, 84) connected to one of the plurality of signal lines, (52, 54) at least one insulating film (62) on the plurality of pad electrodes, (80-84) the at least one insulating film (62) having a plurality of contact (78, 88) holes to expose portions of the pad electrodes, and a conductive film electrically connected to each of the plurality of pad electrodes (80, 84) through the contact holes (78, 88).
Patent GB-2406499-A (GB)
Title: Tool suspension plate for a screwdriver set
Inventor: KAO JUI-CHIEN
IPC: B25H3/04
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: A tool suspension plate for a screwdriver set has a base 10 , a resting flange 14 formed on the base 10 , a positioning bracket 20 detachably mounted on the base 10 , and multiple stop plates 18 formed on the base 10 and above the resting flange. Thereby, a screwdriver composed of a shaft and a handle is enabled to extend the shaft through the resting flange and rest the handle on the resting flange. Then, the positioning bracket 20 is attached to securely hold the handle of the screwdriver on the base 10 . The base has two "L" - shaped flange 16 at the lateral sides that are arranged to engage flanges 22 at each end of the positioning bracket 20. Both flanges 16 and 22 have holes 222, 162 that align when flanges are mutually engaged to allow a locking pin 164 there through. The bracket 20 may also have a reinforcing post 26 with a channel there through to allow for a further locking pin 152.
Patent GB-2402779-A (GB)
Title: Modelling of user prefences
Inventor: HYOETYNIEMI HEIKKO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: A method and a system for modeling user preferences in a high-dimensional data space (106) wherein data entities are presented as vectors the elements of which characterizing features thereof, the data entities being clustered into a number of categories, and a set of latent vectors (110, 114) specifying directions in the data space (106). The model is updated on the basis of user feedback; if the feedback (120, 122) concerning a data entity in the data space is positive, the model adapts towards the entity, otherwise away from it. Latent vectors (110, 114) that constitute a set of global mood components are weighted with user-specific weighting factors in order to locate a user-specific mood center in the data space (106) in relation to the current category center (108, 112). The model may be exploited in a web radio computer application transmitting personalized program to the users.
Patent GB-2403978-A (GB)
Title: Frame with components of wood and wood/plastic composite
Inventor: HOWARTH NICHOLAS DAVID
IPC: E06B3/10
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: A building frame element, for a door or window, has a wooden frame 1 mounted to face the interior of a building and a cladding 2 of a wood plastic composite material mounted to face the exterior, and the two may be formed with tongue and groove connection. A glazing bead 3 may also be formed of the composite material. The composite may be formed from recycled wood and recycled waste plastic, formulated to be machined and worked using traditional timber manufacturing methods, and to accept the same paint and stain finishes being used on the wood frame.
Patent GB-2415816-A (GB)
Title: Security device for a portable device
Inventor: STRAWN ANDREW
IPC: H04M1/72409
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A security device 3 for a portable device 1 such as a mobile phone or portable games console, such that the portable device is rendered inoperable if it does not exchange security information with the security device at regular intervals. The security device 3 may be a dongle fitted to a standard charger 4 for the portable device 1 and connected to the portable device during charging. Alternatively it may be an RFID tag. The security device can provide the portable device with a new, randomly generated security code for storing by the portable device each time the portable device is charged. The portable device also queries the security device for the previous security code. If the security code provided does not match the code stored in memory, charging may be inhibited, or the portable device rendered inoperable by some other means. The device may be programmed to require validation at predetermined intervals to continue to be operable.
Patent GB-2416069-A (GB)
Title: String mounting system
Inventor: TYLER MARK
IPC: G10D3/14
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: A string mounting system for a stringed musical instrument (10) comprising at least one extensible component (22a-f) connected in series with the or each string (14a-f) of the stringed instrument (10), wherein the or each string (14a-f) is independently connected to a different extensible component (22a-f). The extensible components may be springs. Such an arrangement permits strings with a greater extensibility to be used without compromising on their thickness, leading to fewer breakages. A string damping mechanism may also be employed to aid production of effects such as tremolo and vibrato.
Patent GB-2401180-A (GB)
Title: Evaluating the quality of seismic data
Inventor: FOKKEMA JACOB T
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: A method of controlling the quality of seismic data acquisition substantially near the acquisition site is described. The method comprises generating a scattered acoustic wavefield, receiving at least a portion of the scattered acoustic wavefield, substantially deghosting at least a portion of the scattered acoustic wavefield relatively near the acquisition site and evaluating the quality of the substantially deghosted scattered acoustic wavefield.
Patent GB-2405841-A (GB)
Title: A handle assembly for a stroller
Inventor: HUANG MING-TAI
IPC: B62B9/20
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: A handle assembly is coupled with each of two handle-coupling rods (3) of a stroller or a toy stroller. The handle assembly includes a handle (1) and a connecting tube (2). The connecting tube (2) includes an upper end (21) received in the handle (1) and a lower end that receives an upper end of an associated handle-coupling rod. When a button (15) mounted to the handle (1) is pressed, the handle (1) can be turned relative to the connecting tube (2) to a desired orientation. Further, when the button is pressed, the handle and the connecting tube can be jointly moved along a longitudinal direction of the connecting tube, thereby adjusting a level of the handle.
Patent GB-2403240-A (GB)
Title: Detonation transfer subassembly
Inventor: GEORGE FLINT R
IPC: E21B43/119
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: A detonation transfer subassembly (50) for coupling two detonation activated tools e.g. perforating guns in a work string such that the work string may be severed between the two detonation activated tools by shear rams without risk of a detonation. The detonation transfer subassembly (50) comprises first and second explosive carrying members (52,90) having a detonation transfer member (70) disposed therebetween. The detonation transfer member (70) defines a longitudinal passageway (82) therein. A firing pin (86) is disposed within the longitudinal passageway (82). The firing pin (86) has a first position proximate the first explosive carrying member (52) and a second position proximate the second explosive carrying member (90). The firing pin (86) is propellable from the first position to the second position following a detonation within the first explosive carrying member (52) such that the firing pin (86) impacts an explosive (100) disposed within the second explosive carrying member (90), thereby transferring detonation from the first explosive carrying member (52) to the second explosive carrying member (90).
Patent GB-2406676-A (GB)
Title: CAD system
Inventor: OKADA YUKI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for processing parts information in a three dimensional CAD system, which can easily handle the data for the parts or the arrangement of the parts are provided. An apparatus for processing parts information in a three dimensional CAD system includes a parts table 1, an arrangement adjusting unit, and an element data editor. The parts table 1 has data of one or more the parts in a spreadsheet format. The data includes arrangement data and element data for the parts. The arrangement adjusting unit refers to the arrangement data of the parts and adjusts position of at least one of the parts. The element data editor refers to the element data for at least one of the parts and changes detailed configuration of the parts.
Patent GB-2419345-A (GB)
Title: Transit and display containers
Inventor: ALEXANDER JOHN
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 2004-10-19
Abstract: A transit and display container comprises internal reinforcing panels 72, 76 which overlie removable wall portions of a container. The panels 72, 76 extend substantially the entire height of the walls and are connected to top flaps 48 which are removed with the removable wall portions of the container when the container is opened.
Patent GB-2408719-A (GB)
Title: Web-fed rotary printing unit
Inventor: BAINTNER ALFONS
IPC: B41F7/10
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A web-fed rotary printing unit has a plurality of printing groups, which each have a forme cylinder 95, 98, a transfer cylinder 94, 97, and a separate or common impression cylinder 92. A main drive motor 93 has a drive connection to the further cylinders via the impression cylinder. Auxiliary motors 93, 96, 99 drive other cylinders for set-up purposes but can also be coupled in to assist the main drive during operation.
Patent GB-2421019-A (GB)
Title: Blank for a pillow-shaped container with tamper-evident features
Inventor: DREW BRUCE MICHAEL
IPC: B65D5/00
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: A blank from which may be formed a protective enclosed pillow shaped container for the packaging of articles during transportation and storage has an arrangement of aligned panels comprising a first side wall C of the container, elliptical end walls B, D defined by arcuate crease lines 1, 2, 3, 4 and second side wall portions A, E which, in use, oppose the first side wall and are dimensioned such that their free ends overlap. Closure flaps G extend from both remaining edges of the first side wall C and terminate in protruding tongues F which cooperate with slots 15 in a second side wall portion E to hold the container in its closed position without the need for adhesive. The slots are shaped and dimensioned such that a tongue F cannot be removed without leaving evidence of tampering. The blank may be made from fluted board and the crease lines may be perforated to facilitate folding. Such perforations may be formed by means of laser cutting.
Patent GB-2421453-A (GB)
Title: Output adapter between power hand tool and lift jack
Inventor: WU CHIEN-CHUN
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: An output adapter (Fig 1, 1) for connecting between an output connector of a power hand tool and a rotary input connector of an apparatus for working. The output adapter includes an adapter body 30 and a rotatable tubular handle 40. The adapter body 30 has a first connector 311 connectable to the output connector of the power hand tool, a second connector 321 connectable to the rotary input connector of the apparatus, and a shank 322 connected between the first connector 311 and the second connector 321. The tubular handle 40 is rotatably sleeved onto the shank 322 of the adaptor body 30 for holding by a user operating a power hand tool to drive a working apparatus through the output adapter. A screw 316 inserted through hole 315 is threaded into the screw hole 325 to affix the first part 31 to the shank 322 of the second part 32. Two bearings 42 are respectively mounted in the two distal ends of the tubular body 41.
Patent GB-2410085-A (GB)
Title: Scattered-light fire detector for flush-mounting in a ceiling
Inventor: SIBER BERND
IPC: G08B17/107
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A scattered-light fire detector for flush-mounting in a ceiling has a light source 5 and a light receiver 6 disposed in a housing. A cover window 8 closes the housing. In order to prevent the propagation of scattered light between the light source 5 and the light receiver 6 via the cover window 8 through wave-guiding effects, shielding means (10.1) are provided in the cover window 8 which suppress and/or absorb scattered light. Alternatively partial regions (8.2, Fig.4) of at least one surface of the cover window 8 are designed so that scattered light propagating in the cover window 8 is absorbed in these partial regions and/or are caused to exit from the cover window. One surface of the cover window may be polished in a partial region (8.1, Fig.4) and roughened in a second partial region (8.2, Fig.4). A light absorbing coating (14, Fig.5), such as a coloured film, may be applied to a partial region of at least one surface of the cover window. The cover window may be of a multilayer structure produced by injection moulding.
Patent GB-2424033-A (GB)
Title: A fastener, particularly a sash window lock
Inventor: OWEN DANIEL
IPC: E05C3/04
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: A fastener for impeding relative movement between two parts of an object e.g. sash window comprising a fastener (12) adapted for attachment to a first part of the object e.g. lower sash and a keeper (14) adapted for attachment to a second part of the object e.g. upper sash, the fastener having a latch element (24) which is moveable preferably pivotally between an unlocking and locking position, the latch element having first and second outwardly projecting formations (28, 29) forming a channel therebetween, and the keeper having a slot (46) with a protruding tab (48) wherein when the latch element is moved into its locking position, the latch element is received in the slot, with the tab being received between the first and second outwardly projecting formations to secure the fastener to the keeper, thus impeding relative movement between the two pads of the object. Preferably the fastener includes two tabs 48,50 and two pairs of projecting formations.
Patent GB-2415879-A (GB)
Title: Photo-electric air purifier system with carbon fiber ionising electrode
Inventor: YUEN JOHN SE-KIT
IPC: A61L9/22
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: A photo-electronic air purifier comprises a housing (1,2) containing a fan (9), a dust filter (6), an ultraviolet tube (19) in a duct (17), and a negative high voltage carbonized fiber (8). The UV light is at a wavelength of 253.7 nm and the ionising electrode operates between 4.5 and 8.5 KV.
Patent GB-2428608-A (GB)
Title: A method for production of a set of holes by monitoring fluid flow
Inventor: GLENDINNING IAN
IPC: B23Q15/12
Filed: 2005-07-30
Abstract: A method for production of a set of holes 10 through a wall 12 by treatment of the wall by forming and/or changing the cross-section of said holes, the holes having as a set a predetermined characteristic, comprises the steps of arranging for a fluid to flow through said holes at least during the last phase of said production while keeping said wall on the location for said treatment, monitoring said flow through the holes at least during the last phase of said production to monitor the progress of the production of said set of holes, and adapting said treatment to the result of said monitoring for obtaining said set of holes with said predetermined characteristic. The predetermined characteristic may be the total cross-sectional area of the holes, or a specific pressure drop for a specific mass flow at a certain feed pressure. The holes may be effusion cooling holes in a combustor can of a gas turbine. Preferably the holes may be formed by conventional drilling, laser burning, piercing, or other material converging/diverging measures. The method may also be applied to pre-existing holes, eg via coating. Sealing means 14,15 are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2421465-A (GB)
Title: Hammer mechanism for a power tool
Inventor: HANKE ANDREAS
IPC: B25D16/00
Filed: 2005-08-11
Abstract: A hammer mechanism for a power tool comprises a plurality of guide rods 48, 50. At least one hollow piston 44 is adapted to be mounted to the guide rods and is adapted to be caused to execute reciprocating movement along the guide rods by means of engagement of at least one drive member with a side of the hollow piston. At least one ram member (54, fig 5) is slidably mounted in the hollow piston and is adapted to impart impacts to a tool bit of the tool as a result of reciprocating movement of the hollow piston. The power tool may be capable of operating in hammer only mode, rotary only mode, or combined hammer and rotary mode.
Patent GB-2419931-A (GB)
Title: Silent chain having polished components to reduce wear
Inventor: TOHARA TAKASHI
IPC: F16G13/04
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: Occasional abnormal wear elongation, which occurs in a silent chain when exposed to lubricating oil in a deteriorated condition due to oxidation, is avoided by polishing the inner link plates of the chain to a surface roughness of 0.5 m Rz or less, chromizing the inner link plates, forming a vanadium carbide layer on the connecting pins of the chain, and then polishing the connecting pins to a surface roughness of 0.5 m Rz.
Patent GB-2431579-A (GB)
Title: Ramipril formulations
Inventor: HARRISON PAUL
IPC: A61P9/12
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A ramipril formulation which is suitably stabilised so that it degrades, if at all, primarily to the active metabolite ramprilat. The ramipril formulation includes stabilisers that make it basic. The stabiliser may comprise carbonate salts, amino acids with basic side chains, citrate salts, amines or mixtures thereof. The stabiliser may be arginine, ethanol amine, sodium lauryl sulphate, talc, magnesium stearate, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate or mixtures thereof. The formulation may be in liquid form and include ethanolamine as a stabiliser. The pH of the formulation may be over 7.5. The formulation preferably demonstrates no degradation to the inactive ramipril diketopiperazine. The invention includes a method of making a ramipril formulation by adding at least one basic compound. Also claimed is a method of treating or preventing hypertension, heart failure, stroke, myocardial infarction, diabetes and cardiovascular disease or for reducing the risk of further strokes, heart attacks, and cognitive impairment among stroke patients by administering the formulation to a mammal. The use of a formulation according to the invention in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of the aforementioned diseases is also claimed, along with a therapeutic package suitable for commercial sale, comprising a container, a ramipril formulation and a notice advising of extended shelf life.
Patent GB-2432720-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical cell structure and method of fabrication
Inventor: ISHIDA MASAYA
IPC: G02F1/1506
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A method of forming a metal oxide layer 403 having metal oxide particles and a binder for an electrochemical cell, comprises depositing a layer of metal oxide 403, and depositing a polymeric linking agent onto the layer of metal oxide. Additionally, a method of forming an electrochemical cell comprises forming a metal oxide layer 403 comprising a plurality of adjacent metal oxide cells, spaced from one another; and applying a pressure to the metal oxide layer. Furthermore, a method of forming an electrochemical cell comprising the metal oxide layer 403 formed using the above mentioned method is also disclosed. The metal oxide 403 may be titanium dioxide deposited by inkjet printing. The electrochemical cell may be a dye sensitised solar cell. The polymeric linking agent may be poly(n-butyl titanate).
Patent GB-2418888-A (GB)
Title: Stroke adjustment mechanism for reciprocating saw
Inventor: JAMES THOMAS P
IPC: B23D49/00
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A reciprocating saw 15 includes a housing 20 and a motor supported by the housing. A spindle 25 is mounted for reciprocation relative to the housing, the spindle having a front end for supporting a saw blade and being movable through a cutting stroke and a return stroke, and the cutting stroke having a stroke length. A rotary member 35 is supported for rotation about a rotary axis. The saw further includes an adjusting assembly 40 operable to adjust the stroke length of the spindle. Also, the saw may include a counterweight supported for movement relative to the housing, a movement of the counterweight substantially balancing at least a portion of movement of the spindle, and an adjusting assembly operable to adjust the movement of the counterweight.
Patent GB-2435909-A (GB)
Title: Turbine blade arrangement
Inventor: BAYLEY NICHOLAS
IPC: F01D5/08
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: A turbine blade arrangement comprises a turbine blade 24 having a support 28 for mounting the turbine blade 24 to a turbine disc 26, and an aerofoil 33 on the support 28. The turbine blade arrangement further includes a guide member 38 extending across the support 28 to guide cooling fluid to a cooling region 46 adjacent the support 28. Two guide members 38A,38B may be provided, one on an upstream side of the turbine blade 24 and one on a downstream side of the turbine blade 24.
Patent GB-2436066-A (GB)
Title: Catheter having electromagnetic ablation means and plural, symmetric ultrasonic transducers
Inventor: GROVES DAVID
IPC: A61B8/12
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: An imaging catheter 52, which can be advanced to the site of an occlusion 102 in a body conduit 100, receives means for directing substantial forward facing electromagnetic energy into the occlusion and has a distal tip having plural symmetrically arranged ultrasound transducers 62 round and beyond the tip. The electromagnetic source for breaking up the occlusion or blockage may be RF or microwave radiation, or light provided by a laser wire 64. At least three steering wires 54 may be provided to orientate catheter tip by compressing a soft material torus 58 against a rigid backing plate 60. Further low resolution ultrasonic transducers may be provided, symmetrically disposed about the cone shaped catheter tip. The use of plural symmetrically spaced ultrasound transducers allows for improved positioning and image field of view compared with prior catheters as shown in Figures 1-3.