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Patent GB-2435441-A (GB)
Title: Retractable knife having feed and return blade stores
Inventor: IRELAND WILLIAM ALFRED
IPC: B26B5/00
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: The knife comprises a body 10, a feed path, channel or groove 25 along which a blade can be fed from a feed blade store 14 to an operative position, and from the operative position to a return blade store 16, and blade director 22. The knife also includes a circular or part-circular guard overlying an exposed face of the blade but spaced from it. Preferably the blade director is a leaf spring arm 22 which diverts the retracting blade into the used blade cartridge 16.
Patent GB-2446617-A (GB)
Title: 3D holographic display
Inventor: HILL PHILIP NICHOLAS CUTHBERTS
IPC: G03H1/26
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: An apparatus for generating a 3D holographic display comprises a display device 107 which consists of a housing 504 with a viewing aperture 108. A coherent light source 501, such as a laser, directs light 505 upon a modulating device 502. Modulating device 502 is controlled to modulate the phase of the incident light to produce phase-modulated light 506. Means 503 are provided to direct the modulated light to a viewing position. A processing device (101,109, figure 1) serves to manipulate three-dimensional object data with respect to given viewing positions in order to calculate, two-dimensional holographic image data relating to those positions. Light is phase-modulated according to the viewing position such that, when the viewing position is changed, the phase-modulation is altered accordingly to enable the viewer to appreciate an alteration in the perceived 3D perspective shown by the holographic display.
Patent GB-2433528-A (GB)
Title: Controller including actuator coupled to control console
Inventor: VIRALLY STEPHANE J
IPC: E21B47/20
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: A controller for a pump (602a, fig 6) includes an actuator 511, 521 coupled to a control console 502 of the pump, preferably by a magnet. It also includes a connector, which may take the form of a drive wheel 523, drive-belt or connecting rod. The connector couples the actuator to a pump control mechanism, which is preferably in the form of a control knob 504 or lever. The actuator may be set to operate the control knob to a desired amplitude and frequency in conjunction with a computer or other electronic system.
Patent GB-2436601-A (GB)
Title: A plain bearing
Inventor: TANAKA TAKUYA
IPC: F16C33/20
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a plain bearing which can be further improved in bearing capability, in particular, anti-seizure property, initial conformability and cavitation resistance. In the present invention, a sliding layer 2 is formed on the surface of a bearing alloy layer 1 formed of a copper-based or aluminum-based alloy, and the sliding layer 2 comprises a resin binder obtained by applying a strong shearing force to a composition comprising a polybenzimidazole resin as main constituent by mass and at least one member selected from the group consisting of a polyamide-imide resin (PAI), a polyamide resin (PA) and an epoxy resin (EP), to make the composition into a polymer alloy, and 25 to 75 mass% of a solid lubricant. Owing to such a constitution, toughness and strength are imparted to the sliding layer 2 and the anti-seizure property, initial conformability and cavitation resistance can also be improved.
Patent GB-2438977-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layered bearing
Inventor: ZIDAR JAKOB
IPC: F16C9/04
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: A multi-layered bearing 1 comprises a supporting metal layer 2, an anti-friction layer 4 on top of the supporting metal layer 2 and a wearing layer 5 disposed on the anti-friction layer 4. The wearing layer 5 is made from bismuth or a bismuth alloy and the anti-friction layer 4 is made from a copper-bismuth or silver-bismuth alloy or silver. A bearing metal layer 3 is preferably positioned between the supporting metal layer 2 and the anti-friction layer 4. The bearing metal layer 3 may be lead-free copper or aluminium based alloy. In addition a protective layer 7 of silver or copper may be positioned between the supporting metal layer 2 and the bearing metal layer 3. An intermediate layer 6 is also preferably disposed between the anti-friction layer 4 and the bearing metal layer 3. The intermediate layer 6 may be formed from silver, copper, aluminium, manganese, nickel, iron, chromium, cobalt, molybdenum, palladium, nickel-tin alloy or copper-tin alloy.
Patent GB-2435786-A (GB)
Title: Device for securing an object to a vehicle
Inventor: HEALY STEPHEN MARTIN
IPC: E05B63/00
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: A device (1) for locking an object (16) to a transportation vehicle (51) comprising a receiver (12) securable to the transportation vehicle for receiving a portion (14) of the object, a plate (30) deflectable by the portion of the object to enable release of a locking pin (38), the locking pin locking the portion of the object to the receiver.
Patent GB-2436272-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device, address assignment method, and verify method
Inventor: KAWABATA SHOZO
IPC: G11C15/00
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a CAM cell array (4) for storing operation setting information on a semiconductor device (1) and configuration having a controller (8), a row decoder (5), and a column decoder (6) for controlling read-out and write-in of the CAM cell array and assigning a different row address for each function block having different operation setting information. Since a different row address is assigned for each function of the operation setting information, no stress is given to the CAM cell array (4) of the function not selected during programming.
Patent GB-2440452-A (GB)
Title: Control systems and methods for real time pressure management (ECDcontrol)
Inventor: KRUEGER SVEN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: Methods and control systems are provided for a wellbore drilling system having an active differential pressure device (APD device) in fluid communication with a returning fluid. The APD Device creates a differential pressure across the device, which reduces the pressure below or downhole of the device. In embodiments, a control unit controls the APD Device in real time via a data transmission system. In one arrangement, the data transmission system includes data links formed by conductors associated with the drill string. The conductors, which may include electrical wires and/or fiber optic bundles, couple the control unit to the APD Device and other downhole tools such as sensors. In other arrangements, the data link can include data transmission stations that use acoustic, EM, and/or RF signals to transfer data. In still other embodiments, a mud pulse telemetry system can be used in transfer data and command signals.
Patent GB-2455517-A (GB)
Title: Combination of a knife storage block and a knife sharpener
Inventor: WELCH ALAN RUPERT
IPC: A47G21/14
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: A combination of a knife storage block 12 and a knife sharpener 10 has a guard 24 extending forwardly from the storage block or sharpener which in use protects the user's hand 32 when they draw a knife 30 through the sharpener. The knife sharpener may be external to the knife block as shown or integral to it. The guard 24 may be pivotally (or slidably) mounted on the sharpener for movement between the operative projecting position shown and an upwardly pivoted or retracted inoperative position. The external sharpener may have an elongate extension on its underside for receipt in an opening in the block to removably retain it thereon, or it may be permanently secured. Alternatively, the sharpener may be formed integrally within the upper part of the block and the guard (224) may be a permanent projection from the block, Figure 8.
Patent GB-2456578-A (GB)
Title: Roulette gaming system with wireless remote player terminals
Inventor: CHALMERS RONALD
IPC: A63F5/00
Filed: 2008-01-21
Abstract: A roulette gaming system comprises at least one wheel 80 having ball detection means (107, 111b, fig. 9), at least one wireless remote player terminal 10, and control means in communication with the wheel and wireless terminals. The wheel may include automated ball retrieval and firing systems (see figures 8, 9, 11 and 12), and may have at least three operating states, including betting available, betting almost closed, and no more bets states, with messages indicating current operating state being transmitted to the wireless terminals. The wireless terminals may enter a default state, e.g. no more bets, when no indicating message is received for a predetermined time. The system may include wired player terminals 11, with wireless terminals 10 being a releasable subpart of the wired terminals to allow player roaming, and the wireless terminals may have battery level warnings (not shown) which allow an operator to replace a terminal for uninterrupted play. The wheel may include ball retrieval means comprising a closable opening, e.g. a flap or trapdoor, which allows the ball to fall from the wheel into a firing mechanism (see figures 11 and 12), and may include biasing means (see figures 14-20) for levelling the wheel.
Patent GB-2456830-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring loads on pipes using collars and connecting elements with strain sensors
Inventor: ROBERTS DAMON
IPC: G01B11/16
Filed: 2008-01-28
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring loads on a pipe 32 comprises a pair of collars 30a, 30b that can be secured around the outer surface of the pipe 32 to be monitored in an axially spaced relationship. A strain gauge is fixed to a connecting structure 38, fixed to the collars such that when the collars are secured to the pipe, the strain gauge is arranged to measure distortion of the pipe 32 due to applied loads. The ends of the connecting structure 38 are attached to the collars 30a, 30b such that when the collars are secured to the pipe, the ends of the connecting structure are fixed against axial and circumferential movement relative to the pipe 32. The apparatus may be employed for monitoring a flexible pipeline in a subsea oil or gas installation. The strain sensor may be an optic fibre device such as a Bragg grating.
Patent GB-2445879-A (GB)
Title: Novel therapeutic agent derived from marine organism
Inventor: FOONG FOO WAH
IPC: A01K67/00
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide a novel nerve repairing agent, anti-ulcer agent or the like derived from a marine organisms such as sea slug. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A nerve repairing agent, anti-ulcer agent or the like comprising an extract from a marine organism selected from organisms belonging to the class Holorhuroidea, the phylum Porifera and the order Actiniaria or a material removed from a viscus of the organism, the extract having the following properties (1) to (4): (1) it is a almost colorless, transparent and viscous liquid having a slight fishy smell, or a almost white powder having a slight fishy smell which, when dissolved in water, is almost colorless and viscous; (2) a solution prepared by dissolving the liquid or powder in water shows the maximum absorbance at a wavelength of 264 Ò 10 nm; (3) a solution prepared by dissolving the liquid or powder in water shows an acidic pH value; and (4) it has at least one effect selected from a cranial nerve repairing effect, a nerve-growing effect, an insulin-releasing effect, an immunopotentiating effect, a noxious pain preventive effect, a neurogenic pain preventive effect, a diabetic sensory neuropathy ameliorating effect and an ulcer preventive effect.
Patent GB-2445511-A (GB)
Title: An embedded strain layer in thin soi transistors and a method of forming the same
Inventor: HOENTSCHEL JAN
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: By forming a deep recess (111, 211) through the buried insulating layer (103, 203) and re-growing a strained semiconductor material (112, 212), an enhanced strain generation mechanism may be provided in SOI- like transistors (100, 200). Consequently, the strain may also be efficiently created by the embedded strained semiconductor material across the entire active layer, thereby significantly enhancing the performance of transistor devices, in which two channel regions may be defined.
Patent GB-2459341-A (GB)
Title: Sheet material for use in electrical heating apparatus
Inventor: ROWAN HAMISH DAVID
IPC: H05B3/14
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: Sheet material 2 for use in electrical heating apparatus, the sheet material 2 comprising a heater layer 4 which may be carbon fabric or silicon and a substrate layer 6 which supports the heater layer and which is made of a material such as paper or textile which enables the sheet material 2 to be handled for manufacture, storage and installation. The heater layer and the substrate layer 6 are stitch bonded together by a yarn or tape 8. The paper may be creped, spunbond material or web produced and the yarn a synthetic, a metallic conductive or monofilament yarn.
Patent GB-2459663-A (GB)
Title: Recycling and filtration system for lens glazing machine
Inventor: VIRDEE MANJINDER S
IPC: B24B9/14
Filed: 2008-04-29
Abstract: A system for recycling and filtering water used to cool and wash spectacle lenses in a spectacle lens cutting and/or glazing machine. Water can be fed onto a lens at a rate of at least 0.25 litres/minute. The filter has a pore size of 1-100 microns and is easily installed and removed to assist in the removal of debris therefrom. The figure shows a water tank 5 connected to a mains water supply 5. Water is pumped by a submerged pump 4 from the tank 5 through a filter and onto cutting/glazing machine 1. Water then returns to the tank 5 by means of gravity.
Patent GB-2446342-A (GB)
Title: Foldable bedding foundation with sliders
Inventor: WICKSTROM BRENDA
IPC: A47C17/00
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A foldable bedding foundation (10c) comprising a first section (12c) is hingedly secured to a second section (14c) so that the bedding foundation (10c) may be folded for storage or transportation purposes. Each section (10c, 12c) has a base (20c, 60c), a plurality of wire struts (28c, 68c) pivotally secured to the base, an upper wire grid (38c, 76c) pivotally secured to the wire struts (28c, 68c) and braces (50c, 50c') extending between the base (20c, 60c) and an outermost wire strut (28c'(69c'). Plastic sliders (122) help the braces (50c, 50c') move between raised and lowered positions. Lower connectors (18c) are secured to and extend between the section bases (20c, 60c). Upper connectors (16b) are secured to and extend between border wires (46c, 84c) of the sections (12c, 14c) to aid in the collapsing of the foundation (10c).
Patent GB-2461550-A (GB)
Title: Wide angle ball and socket joint
Inventor: HU HOU-FEI
IPC: F16D3/202
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: A ball-and-socket type universal joint has a socket 20 with a receiving recess 21 that receives a pivotal (ball) portion 31. A convergent-divergent passage is defined through the ball portion 31, and a pin 40 passes through this passage and is received in two holes 23 through the wall of the socket 20. A neck 33 is defined where the ball 31 meets a connection portion 32, and the ball 31 is extended towards the neck so that the distance L3 from the neck 33 to the centre of the ball is greater than the radius r3 of the ball. This allows the pivotal member to pivot to a larger angle and has better strength. The universal joint may be used for a wrench or driving tool.
Patent GB-2451347-A (GB)
Title: A thrust vectoring system and method
Inventor: KAWAI RONALD T
IPC: F02K1/00
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: A system 10 and corresponding method for thrust vectoring a primary fluid flow from a exhaust nozzle 14 of a jet engine that significantly increases the non-axial force 32 able to be generated by a flight control surface 16 associated with the nozzle 14. In one implementation the method involves placing a flight control element 20 having a movable portion 22 adjacent a downstream edge 14a, 14b of the nozzle 14. A secondary fluid flow 32 is created adjacent a surface 16 of the flight control element 20 that influences a boundary layer 34 of the primary fluid flow over the flight control element. 20 This causes the primary fluid flow to generate a force that is directed non-parallel (i.e., non-axial) to a longitudinal axis of the nozzle 14. In one specific implementation a plurality of slots 24 are formed in the flight control surface 16, and the flight control surface 16 is formed by an airfoil. In another implementation the flight control surface is formed on an interior wall 14c, 14d of the nozzle 14 at a downstream edge of the nozzle. In various implementations either a pressurized secondary fluid flow can be directed out through the slot, or a vacuum force can be generated through the slot to either promote attachment or separation of the primary fluid flow passing over the flight control surface.
Patent GB-2451194-A (GB)
Title: A method of injecting liquid into a liquid container
Inventor: SHINADA SATOSHI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: A liquid container 10 includes a liquid containing chamber. The liquid containing chamber includes at least three liquid containing chambers (370, 390, 430, Fig.10(a)); wherein the liquid containing chambers (370, 390, 430, Fig.10(a)) are mutually connected so as to have a descending connection where a pair of the liquid containing chambers are mutually connected so that a liquid flow in the liquid guide passage 360, 380, 420 is a descending flow from above to below and an ascending connection where a pair of the liquid containing chambers are mutually connected so that the liquid flow in the liquid guide passage 360, 380, 420 is an ascending flow from below to above. There is provided a method including forming an injection port 601 communicating with the uppermost liquid containing chamber (370, Fig.10(a)); injecting a predetermined amount of the liquid through the injection port; and sealing the injection port after injecting the liquid. The liquid container 10 may also be provided with a liquid residual quantity sensor 31 in the liquid guide passage 420.
Patent GB-2464974-A (GB)
Title: Carnallite salt products
Inventor: MAKI TAPIO
IPC: A23L27/40
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A series of carnallite salts (and processes for forming the salts) are disclosed where the salts have the formula:MgCl2•xKCl•yNH4Cl•zH20,wherein x + y is about 1, wherein x is from zero and about 1, wherein y is from 0 and about and wherein z is from about 4 to about 6. The salts may be non-hygroscopic and may be free of hydrogen chloride. The process for forming the carnallite salts may combine in aqueous solution magnesium chloride, potassium chloride and/or ammonium chloride. Further an acid scavenger such as an amino acid (e.g. glycine) may be added. A solid carnallite salt may be precipitated from the solution by evaporation. The carnallite slat may be used as a replacement for sodium chloride in food products. The carnallite salt may be utilised as the core in a particulate composition where outer layers of sodium and or potassium chloride may be added.
Patent GB-2466774-A (GB)
Title: Circuits for biasing/charging high impedance loads
Inventor: PENNOCK JOHN LAURENCE
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 2008-12-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a charging circuit for charging/biasing high impedance loads such as capacitive loads. The circuit comprises an input for connecting to a voltage/charge source and an output for connecting to the load. A capacitor 106 is connected between the output and a reference voltage such as ground and a reverse bias diode DR is connected between the input and the output terminals. The reverse bias diode DR is arranged to allow a reverse current to pass which is sufficient to compensate for current leakage at the output terminal or other parts of the circuit. The reverse bias diode DR is conveniently a polysilicon diode, and may be a composite junction diode which is symmetric. The diode DR may be connected in parallel with a shunt device TF to allow for rapid charging during start up. The invention is suitable for a capacitive transducer, such as a MEMS microphone. The invention prevents audio band noise from coupling to the load without needing a passive filter.
Patent GB-2453686-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting a telephone call to both a called telephone number and one coupled with it
Inventor: ABRAMSON SANDRA R
IPC: H04M3/54
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: An apparatus and methods are disclosed that provide a plurality of telecommunications management features to a telecommunications terminal that is associated with a corresponding terminal through a private branch exchange. In particular, the illustrative embodiment enables a user to manage the simultaneous use of and interaction between associated telecommunications terminals. This capability can be particularly advantageous when on-premises telecommunications terminals are associated with off-premises telecommunications terminals. The present invention relates particularly to transmitting a call request to a first telecommunications terminal whose telephone number is requested, and, in dependence on a flag setting, also transmitting the call request to a second telecommunications terminal whose telephone number is coupled with the requested telephone number.
Patent GB-2457378-A (GB)
Title: Plastic bath bar
Inventor: FORREST EARL DAVID
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2009-02-13
Abstract: A plastic bathroom grab bar 10 comprising of a longitudinal bar 14 extending between two legs 15, the unit is moulded as a single member. Each leg contains a hole 18 extending from front to back into which a fastener 30 is received for attaching the unit to a wall 12. The hole in each leg may contain a metal insert 20 for reinforcement and have a cover 32 over its front facing end. The longitudinal bar section may be hollow and without metal reinforcement, it can also have grooves 44 along its wall facing side 13 over which there is a thermoplastic elastomeric covering. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a grab bar by injection moulding a longitudinally hollow plastic bar extending between legs and the over moulding of a flexible covering.
Patent GB-2461372-A (GB)
Title: Cover-equipped connector with angled fastening band to secure wire
Inventor: TAKAHASHI TAKAKAZU
IPC: H01R13/56
Filed: 2009-06-08
Abstract: A connector 10 comprises: a wire connected to a terminal, housed in a connector housing 11; a cover 30 attached to the connector housing with a wire lead-out port to lead the wire to lead the wire out of the cover; a wire fixing portion 35 provided at the lead-out port to abut and fix the wire on an inner surface of the fixing portion; and a fastening band which is wound and tightened on the wire in the wire fixing portion obliquely relative to a direction of outwardly leading-out of the wire from the wire lead-out port. First 37 and second 37' pairs of band passage holes may be formed on the wire fixing portion, wherein first and second virtual lines connecting the respective first and second pair of holes intersect, and wherein the fastening band may selectively pass through at least one of the first and second pair of band passage holes.
Patent GB-2463128-A (GB)
Title: A bin with a forward facing dustpan stored underneath the bin
Inventor: BROWN PAUL
IPC: A47L13/52
Filed: 2009-06-30
Abstract: A waste bin 2 has a base 6 with an open-fronted storage area 4 for a dustpan 5. The dustpan faces forwards so that rubbish can be swept directly into it using the brush 7, and the dustpan can be removed for emptying. The base part may be joined to or separate from the main bin part, and it may be supplied separately and retro-fitted to a bin. The base preferably has a front lip that touches the floor for ease of sweeping.