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Patent GB-2440109-A (GB)
Title: Hand held cyclone cleaner base support
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A hand held vacuum cleaner features a generally upright cyclone, and a base consisting of a first base portion 174, which is the underside of the cyclone, and a second base portion 172, which is an underside of a second portion of the cleaner, which may contain other workings of the cleaner. The portions together provide an enlarged base area to aid stability of the cleaner when at rest on a surface.
Patent GB-2442223-A (GB)
Title: Customised vending control
Inventor: FLETCHER PAUL ROBERT
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: Systems and methods for customising the control of beverage dispensing systems, including an interface for receiving user instructions, logic configured to determine ingredient quantities from stored historical data, gradually adjusting ingredient quantities, adding new beverage programs from external memory devices or remote network sources, placing orders remotely over a network and varying the display of available programs based on external variables such as environmental conditions.
Patent GB-2444039-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic welding with rotating anvil
Inventor: BLANCHARD DANIEL
IPC: B29C65/08
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: An ultrasonic welding arrangement has a sonotrode 10 and a rotating anvil 24. The sonotrode 10 bonding face 16 has a bonding projection which is curved and/or angled relative to, and possibly dragging away from, the direction of rotation 26 of a contact surface or projection 22 of the rotating anvil 24. In this way the immediate bonding contact area may be reduced, and the bonding spread across the width of the bonding projection as the anvil rotates against the projection, which may improve bonding results, and lengthen the life of the sonotrode tip.
Patent GB-2429778-A (GB)
Title: Measuring the temperature inside a man or an animal with ultrasound inversion method
Inventor: QIAN ZUWEN
IPC: G01K13/20
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: A method for measuring the temperature inside a man or an animal, involves following steps: transmitting the first ultrasonic wave to the detected region in which the temperature is T with the guide of M ultrsaound; receiving the echo of the first ultrasonic wave from a specific reflecting surface to get the first parameter; changing the temperature of the detected region to T+    T; transmitting the second ultrasonic wave to the detected region and receiving the echo of the second ultrasonic wave to get the second parameter; seeking the measuring comparative value between the second parameter and the first parameter; seeking the theoretical comparative value between the second parameter and the first parameter according to theoretical arithmetic; optimal processing the deviation between the theoretical comparative value and the measuring comparative value to inversely seek the local temperature increment     T of the detected region. The invention also includes a corresponding apparatus to realize the aforesaid method and a focusing ultrasound therapeutic machine.
Patent GB-2444739-A (GB)
Title: Material measuring device
Inventor: LLOYD NICK
IPC: B25H7/02
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: A material measuring device comprising a base 2 and a support 3, in which the base is provided with mounting means - spigots 4,5 - adapted to hold the support in one or more fixed positions over material to be measured, in which the base has a first end 6, and in which the fixed positions are spaced apart from the first end. Material to be cut (roofing material) is provided on a roller 13 which is supported on uprights 8 and 9.
Patent GB-2445542-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional board game
Inventor: FYNN LEO NITHAS FRANK
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A three dimensional board game comprises a playing surface in the form of a tower 4. The base of the tower A incorporates a turntable 2 which may be rotated during the game. Trapdoors may be let into the tower, which may be opened or closed by turning the turntable, which also may change the indicia 3 at the base of the tower. The playing pieces are fixed to the tower by magnets 6. A scoop 5 may also be rotated around the tower, removing playing pieces in its path.
Patent GB-2431952-A (GB)
Title: Cementing Head
Inventor: BAUGH JOHN
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A tool for dropping one or more balls and then one or more darts features a closable ball drop opening that works automatically after the ball release to minimize damage to the subsequently released dart. A retainer keeps the darts from coming back up above the dart launcher in the event of a pressure surge in the well. The dart launcher features a dedicated movable barrel for each dart that can be locked in a fully misaligned and fully aligned position with the casing or tubular. A handle (14) is retained to the dart housing and can be manipulated to defeat the lock and rotate a given barrel. The darts may be inspected in their respective barrels before launch and the launch order is variable.
Patent GB-2446779-A (GB)
Title: Edible toothpick
IPC: A23G1/00
Filed: 2007-02-22
Abstract: An edible toothpick is made from a mint or menthol substance which can be eaten after use. The toothpick has a rounded end with a hole in the middle, the toothpick tapering to a point. The toothpick may be available in a sugar free version. A number of toothpicks may be contained within a pocket-sized packaging which is biodegradable and made of recycled materials.
Patent GB-2446773-A (GB)
Title: Shopping bag carrier
Inventor: MITCHELL RONALD ALAN
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: A shopping bag carrier comprises an injection moulded plastic handle with a moulded grip on the underside, two hooks and a slot running down each side. In use, the carrier relieves pressure to a person's fingers, palms and hands.
Patent GB-2433809-A (GB)
Title: Distribution server, communication device, output method and supply system for speech synthesis
Inventor: UMEZAWA YOHEI
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A distribution server distributes an e-mail message containing text for speech synthesis an contents identification information to indicate to a mobile radio communication device whether to perform speech synthesis based on whether electronic mail received by a mobile phone contains contents identification information indicating that the electronic mail is contents electronic mail. When determining that the electronic mail is contents electronic mail, determination unit (22) preferably outputs an activation signal to a speech synthesis unit (23) and an image processing unit (24a). Upon receiving the activation signal, the speech synthesis unit preferably executes speech synthesis based on text contained in the electronic mail to output voice through a speaker (23b). Upon receiving the activation signal, the image processing unit (24a) preferably executes image processing based on face marks contained in the text of the electronic mail to change a face expression of a face image displayed by the image display unit (24b) according to voice output by a voice output unit.
Patent GB-2450733-A (GB)
Title: An independent authentication device
Inventor: SESAY NED
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2007-07-05
Abstract: An independent authentication hosting device 2 has strong authentication such as biometric and pin code that acts as a host device when linked to client devices and resources. It can be used in conjunction with, or in place of those client devices and resources, it has a memory that contains the unique security data of the device itself, the owner's identification and authentication data, the data of the other devices and items that are linked to it and is designed to be used with existing authentication and transaction processing systems.
Patent GB-2452257-A (GB)
Title: Collection plant for vacuum-discharge toilet system
Inventor: LOWE MARTIN
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 2007-08-25
Abstract: A collection plant (20) for a sanitary system (10) employing at least one vacuum toilet pan (12) comprises an air pump (28), which serves both to maintain a vacuum at the vacuum toilet pan(s) so as to suck waste from the vacuum toilet pan(s) to the collection plant and, while maintaining the vacuum for the vacuum toilet pan(s), also intermittently to create a super-atmospheric pressure which can be used to discharge the collected waste from the collection plant to a disposal tank (32) or sewage treatment plant. Preferably the plant includes an upper chamber (24) to receive the waste and a lower chamber (26) having a discharge outlet (39) so that the plant is operable in a collect-and transfer-mode or a collect-pressurise-and-discharge mode. Because of the creation of a super-atmospheric discharge pressure, there is no need for the disposal tank or sewage treatment plant to be at a lower level than the collection plant and no need to rely on gravity for discharge. It is to be noted that a single pump is used for both purposes and that it is an air pump, rather than a pump directly acting on the waste, which therefore facilitates and makes more pleasant the maintenance of the pump.
Patent GB-2452522-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic light fitting for screw threaded light bulbs
Inventor: CLOUGH ANTHONY GILES EDMUND
IPC: H01R13/62
Filed: 2007-09-06
Abstract: A magnetic connector magnetically connects a bulb 6 with an Edison screw fitting to a power supply and comprises a threaded first part 2 for connection to the thread 26 of a light bulb 6, and a second part 4 connected to a power supply. The first part 2 is receivable in the second part 4 and preferably the bulb 6 does not extend out of a light-fitting 8 more that if retained by traditional means. The second part 4 may be releasably screwed into a standard screw threaded light fitting 8 or it may be hard wired to a power supply. The second part 4 comprises electrical contacts (32, figure 7) to provide an electrical connection between the light bulb 2 and the power supply. Magnets are provided on either of the first and second parts to hold first and second parts in engagement. The screw thread of the bulb 2 may be of smaller diameter than the screw thread of the converted light-fitting 8
Patent GB-2452768-A (GB)
Title: Chainsaw with tension adjusting knob and clutch arrangement
Inventor: DOUGLAS JAMES
IPC: B27B17/14
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: A chainsaw comprises a main body (1, fig 1), a guide bar/saw chain assembly (5, fig 1), and a clamping/tensioning device operatively associated with the guide bar/saw chain assembly such that operation of the clamping/tensioning device acts to apply a predetermined tension to the saw chain, and then to clamp the guide bar against the main body. Preferably, the clamping/tensioning device comprises a tensioning knob 6, and a tensioning plate 10 fixed to or integral with the guide bar. A scroll wheel 11 is operatively associated with the tensioning plate so as to convert rotary movement of the scroll wheel into linear movement of the guide bar relative to the main body. A slip clutch is provided for transferring torque from the tensioning knob to the scroll wheel, which slips at a torque dependent on the predetermined saw chain tension. Initial rotation of the tensioning knob acts to tension the saw chain until the predetermined torque is reached, after which further rotation of the knob acts to clamp the guide bar against the main body.
Patent GB-2441247-A (GB)
Title: Low-cost, high-performance radar networks
Inventor: NOHARA TIM J
IPC: G01S7/02
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: A real-time radar surveillance system comprises at least one land-based non-coherent radar sensor apparatus adapted for detecting maneuvering targets and targets of small or low radar cross-section. The radar sensor apparatus includes a marine radar device, a digitizer connected to the marine radar device for receiving therefrom samples of radar video echo signals, and computer programmed to implement a software-configurable radar processor generating target data including detection data and track data, the computer being connectable to a computer network including a database. The processor is figured to transmit at least a portion of the target data over the network to the database, the database being accessible via the network by at least one user application that receives target data from the database, the user application providing a user interface for at least one user of the system.
Patent GB-2453390-A (GB)
Title: Pressure Maintenance of Inflatable Roofs having photo-voltaic solar cells
Inventor: DAVIES DANIEL GOWER
IPC: B01D53/26
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: There is provided a pressure-maintenance device 101 for maintaining air pressure within inflatable building components 201, 202, 203. The building components 201, 202, 203 are made form a transparent or translucent film or foil that allows ambient light to pass therethrough. The building components 201, 202, 203 include moisture sensitive solar devices 304, 404 for generating electricity. The apparatus comprises a device inlet 103 for receiving air and a device outlet 112 for supplying air under pressure to a component inlet 505, 507 and a moisture removal system configured to remove moisture from pressure-maintenance air as the air passes through the apparatus from the device inlet 103 to the device outlet 112. Water vapour removal may be through desiccant, a refrigeration device may additionally condense the water vapour. Also claimed is a plurality of building components with an electrical interface for receiving electricity generated by photovoltaic material.
Patent GB-2442380-A (GB)
Title: Manhattan routing with minimized distance to destination points
Inventor: HALBUTOGULLARI ALPER
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: For routing points (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9) to a center point (C), the points are grouped into a respective set disposed within each quadrant (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4). Each point is Manhattan routed to any other point having a minimum Manhattan distance within a rectangle defined by each point and the center point, to result in at least one initial end point in each quadrant having at least one of the points. The at least one initial end point is Manhattan routed together to result in a respective final end point (EP1, EP2, EP3, EP4) in each quadrant having at least one of the points. The respective final end points are routed to the center point with minimized routing distance.
Patent GB-2442929-A (GB)
Title: Power generating apparatus and power generating method
Inventor: SUGANO TOMIO
IPC: F03B3/04
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: A power generating apparatus and a power generating method capable of reducing a power generating price by generating a power by high head turbines and a generator used in a dam type or conduit type power plant even if the head of water is small. The power generating apparatus comprises first water wheels (2) driven by the flow of water (W1), pumps (3) connected to the first water wheels (2) and pumping up a part of the water (W1), a pressure control valve (7) raising the pressure of the water (W1) discharged from the pumps (3) to a predetermined pressure, a second water wheel (4) installed on the ground and driven by the water (W1) from the pressure control valve (7), and a generator (5) installed on the ground and driven by the second water wheel (4).
Patent GB-2444194-A (GB)
Title: Instrumentation for downhole deployment valve
Inventor: HOSIE DAVID G
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: The present generally relates to apparatus and methods for instrumentation associated with a downhole deployment valve 110 or a separate instrumentation sub. In one aspect, a method of using a downhole deployment valve (DDV) 110 in a wellbore extending to a first depth, the method comprising, assembling the DDV 110 as part of a tubular string 102, and a sensor 128, 129 configured to sense a parameter of the DDV 110, wellbore or a formation, assembling a flow meter 875 as part of the tubular string 102, running the tubular string 102 into the wellbore, running a drill string 880 through the tubular string 102 bore and the DDV 110 bore, drilling the wellbore to a second depth using the drill string 880; injecting drilling fluid F1 through the drill string and returning the fluid through the tubular string, measuring characteristics of the return fluid F2 with the flow meter 875, and determining either/or both the volumetric phase function or the flow rate of the return fluid.
Patent GB-2458296-A (GB)
Title: Underwater watertight lamp
Inventor: JOHNSON ANDREW
IPC: F21V21/08
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: A submersible light assembly comprising:- (i) at least one light source; (ii) a watertight housing having a base, at least one sidewall and a transparent envelope enclosing a portion of the light source; wherein at least a portion of an outer face of the base of the housing is curved to substantially conform to the profile of the circumference of pile work of the type associated with a jetty.
Patent GB-2459639-A (GB)
Title: Recycled polyurethane screen panel & method of manufacture
Inventor: RENSBURG JACOBUS STRYDOM JANSE VAN
IPC: B07B1/28
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: The invention concerns screen panels of the kind used in vibratory screening operations. According to the invention, the screen panels (10) include recycled polyurethane, typically that recovered from worn screen panels, in one particular embodiment in which the panel has an upper, perforated screening section (16.1) for performing a screening action and an operatively lower section (16.2) beneath the screening section, the upper section is of moulded, virgin polyurethane and the lower section comprises a reinforcing flame (12) and recycled polyurethane moulded about the reinforcing frame. The invention envisages the use of blends of virgin and recycled polyurethane as well as method of manufacturing screen panels and methods of handling worn screen panels.
Patent GB-2445890-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle rental system and method
Inventor: COWIE WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: A system (100) and method for processing a transaction between a user (106) and a rental vehicle provider is disclosed. The system (100) includes an input device (104), a communication device (202) and a processor (206). The input device (104) accepts rental data including vehicle identification data for a selected rental vehicle (102), and user data. The communication device (202) wirelessly communicates with a vehicle data unit (112) of the rental vehicle (102) identified by the vehicle identification data to obtain vehicle data therefrom. The processor (206) processes the user data and the vehicle data to produce an agreement for acceptance by the user (106) so that the agreement includes information derived from the user data and the vehicle data.
Patent GB-2464333-A (GB)
Title: Multifunctional cot with illuminated light effect
Inventor: TREEN ADAM PETER
IPC: A47C21/00
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: A sleeping apparatus or cot comprises an amusing decorative light effect. The light effect preferably takes the form of an edge-illuminated, engraved window that is disposed within a panel of a cot/bed. The light effect may be provided with a light source, such as LEDs, located around a periphery of the window and preferably within a rim of the panel of the cot/bed. The light effect may provide differently coloured light effects in accordance with a control program or timer. The light source may be controlled by a touch sensitive controller. A height adjustable mattress is also provided [see Figs 5-7]. The height of the mattress may adjusted by a parental command being entered into a control panel. The cot also includes a temperature control system for regulating the temperature of the air in the cot [see Fig. 8], and a rocking the mechanism for rocking the cot longitudinally [see Figs. 12 and 13]. The cot includes removable (and interchangeable) front and rear panels with D-shaped transparent viewing facility and curved end panels.
Patent GB-2467321-A (GB)
Title: Snap-fit connector and non-return valve for a fuel injector leak-off line
Inventor: MERRITT KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: F02M55/00
Filed: 2009-01-28
Abstract: A snap-fit connector 300 for the leak-off line(s) of a fuel injector has a leak-tight entry plug for attachment to a leak-off port 242 of a fuel injector and an exit port arm 206 for attachment of a fuel leak-off line. The snap-fit formation may be a pair of curved spring arms 222, 224 which are pushed onto an injector housing 240 and may be held together by a clip or staple 304. The connector may be made from fibre-reinforced nylon. The connector may have two exit port arms (204,206, figs.2a, 2b). A shut-off valve, fig.4c, for a leak-off line may comprise a two-part body enclosing a ball 306 urged by a spring 307 with low closing force against a seat 316. In use, fuel at normal drain pressure passes through the valve against the closing force of the spring but if the low pressure line is disconnected eg for maintenance, the fuel upstream of the shut-off valve is retained.
Patent GB-2467595-A (GB)
Title: Cooling systems and methods for one or more superconducting coils
Inventor: BEGG MICHAEL COLIN
IPC: A61N5/01
Filed: 2009-02-09
Abstract: A cooling system or method for one or more superconducting coils comprises a cryogenic cooling system for an annular superconducting coil 17 which in use is rotatable about its axis C. The system or method includes using a direct contact thermal conductor 38, 40, 42, 44 to transfer heat from a superconducting coil 17 to a local cryostat 32 where a cryogen is vaporized then recondensed at a refrigeration area 43 which may be at an appropriate distance from the superconducting coil 17. The recondensed cryogen may be arranged to flow back to the cryostat channels 32, 32' under the influence of gravity. The superconducting coils 17, 17' are secured in a support 25 and cooled in such a manner as to provide a compact arrangement. The coils 17, 17' may be surrounded by the cryogen channels 32, 32' which may be located radially outwardly from respective coils 17, 17' on the other side of the support 25. The compact arrangement can be used in a particle accelerator to provide ion therapy. The arrangement may be mounted in a rotatable gantry such that the superconducting coils 17, 17' rotate about the axis C as the particle accelerator rotates about a gantry axis, in use, to direct an output beam towards a target from different directions.
Patent GB-2459393-A (GB)
Title: Novel solid dosage formulations for the immediate release of omeprazole
Inventor: OLMSTEAD KAY
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A solid dosage composition comprising (i) omeprazole, (ii) an antacid which is sodium bicarbonate, present in an amount of at least 400mg and (iii) a disintegrant in an amount of from 2 wt% to 6 wt%. The antacid inhibits/prevents degradation of the omeprazole by increasing the pH of the stomach. The disintegrant is preferably croscarmellose.