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Patent GB-2405198-A (GB)
Title: Variable geometry combustor including dilution zone flow control valves
Inventor: SANDERS NOEL ANTHONY
IPC: F23C7/00
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: A variable geometry combustor 15 has a combustor liner 42 defining a plurality of dilution ports 86 for providing air to a combustor dilution zone 85, and a plurality of valves 90 positioned adjacent the dilution port for controlling the flow of air through the dilution port which may remain open under all conditions. The valves can be set to maintain one of a plurality of different open configurations, and each valve may include a valve head (92 fig 5) arranged for reciprocating movement. The combustor may additionally include means to control the valves, such as a motor (100 fig 6) driving an actuating ring (99 fig 6) including a cam surface (97 fig 6), and each valve may include a spring (98 fig 5) to bias the valve head away from the dilution port. The combustor may further include a conduit 44 for directing air over the dilution port to a fuel injector 50 which may be of the variable geometry pre-mixing type. The fuel injector may be located within a duct 56 which includes a reciprocating body 70 which adjusts the flow area of the duct, and both the reciprocating body and the dilution valve settings may be adjusted in response to engine control requirements.
Patent GB-2411452-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible wireless input device usable in both flat and expanded configurations and a storage docking tray
Inventor: DANIEL SIMON RICHARD
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: A portable computer input device such as a mouse is collapsible between a 'popped' configuration 2 in which the mouse has increased volume and a flexible upper surface 10 is curved, and a flat configuration 1 in which the mouse is planar. The mouse can be used for wireless data input in either configuration, and can be stored when flat within a docking tray 3 that slides into a card-shaped recess (13, fig 2b), such as a PCMCIA or CardBus interface slot within a computer for storage and battery recharging. The docking cradle 3 may have antennas for wireless connectivity. The mouse has touch sensitive buttons 4, a movement sensing photo array (22, fig 3) or another type of x-y movement sensing, and sprung hinged side panels 17 with a capacitance or touch sensitive area (41, fig 4a). Two relatively slidable base sections 5,6 are lockable with a button 11.
Patent GB-2402206-A (GB)
Title: Smoke effect apparatus
Inventor: STOKES KEITH JONATHAN
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: An electrical heating apparatus incorporates a smoke effect apparatus having a container (28) for liquid, an ultrasonic transducer (36) submerged in liquid within the container and an apertured bed (46, 47, 48) located above the transducer. When the transducer is actuated clouds of water vapour resembling smoke are produced. The clouds of water vapour are drawn upwardly in a current of air induced by a fan heater (52) located above the apertured bed, which gives the impression that smoke is originating from the bed in the manner of a fire.
Patent GB-2405931-A (GB)
Title: Tyre pressure and/or temperature sensor
Inventor: BREED DAVID SCRANTON
IPC: G06V30/194
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: A tyre pressure and/or temperature monitor 510 is arranged inside the tyre at one end of an elongate body which extends through a wheel rim 513. An antenna 515 is arranged outside the tyre at the other end of the elongate body. The antenna 515 is coupled to the monitor 510 by an inductive wire 512 which matches the output of the monitor to the antenna. Insulating material 511 surrounds the elongate body to prevent electrical contact with the wheel rim. The sensor may be a SAW (surface acoustic wave) sensor.
Patent GB-2421643-A (GB)
Title: AC-DC converter with improved effciency
Inventor: PAXTON-WHITE MICHAEL
IPC: H02M7/217
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: In order to operate a low voltage source from a mains voltage power supply, such as an electricity meter, the alternating current (AC) mains voltage must first be converted to direct current (DC). It is common practice in low cost power supplies to make use of a very simple arrangement of components to reduce the high ac voltage to a lower useable dc voltage, such systems operating in a half wave rectification mode to reduce the circuit component numbers. This makes for inefficient DC voltage supplies. The present invention seeks to address a need to increase an amount of available electrical energy to operate the low voltage circuit requirements of an electricity meter without increasing the energy taken from the mains voltage. The present invention provides a power supply of which both cycles of an input alternating current are employed through the use of an inductor based circuit. During the negative half-cycle, current from Diode D32 flows through inductor L31 which stores the energy, which is released by diode D33 during the positive half-cycle. A switch (Q1, see figure 4) may be used to pulse or chop the current so that a smaller, less costly inductor L31 may be used.
Patent GB-2410452-A (GB)
Title: Automated cleansing sprayer
Inventor: LINSTEDT BRIAN K
IPC: B05B3/02
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: An automated sprayer (20) for spraying the walls of a bath and shower enclosure with a cleanser has a housing that can be mounted inside the shower enclosure and that defines a tray (22) in which an inverted bottle (48) of cleanser is stored. The bottom of the tray (22) has a tube extending downwardly along a longitudinal axis through which the cleanser can pass. A motorized head (26) disposed beneath the tube can be rotated about an axis for metering cleanser from the bottle (48) and spraying cleanser outward. The sprayer (20) includes timer circuitry that delays commencement of a spray for a set time and automatically stops spraying after a predetermined period. The sprayer (20) also includes a piercing post for piercing a closure of the bottle (48).
Patent GB-2417680-A (GB)
Title: Hot air body dryer
Inventor: WEATHERLEY RICHARD
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: A dryer particularly suitable for mounting above the ceiling of a bathroom comprises a casing (2) which encloses a fan (5) and heater elements (6,7). The casing is mounted above the ceiling so that the fan (5) draws air through an inlet (10) and blows it through heating element (6,7) into a duct (15) for return to the room. Preferably, the dryer is powered from the same electricity supply as that provided for in an electric shower. This typically has a high power rating (up to 9kW) and accordingly the heating elements (6,7) can be high output heaters. Preferably, control means are provided for inhibiting operation of the dryer if the electric shower with which it shares the supply is in use.
Patent GB-2416439-A (GB)
Title: Laser scanning microscope
Inventor: HECHT FRANK
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: Laser scanning microscope having an at least one-dimensional light distribution for the grid-like illumination of a sample in a locally defined grid field, and having detector means for the detection of sample light, and a sample table which is moveable at least in one direction. In a first method step the sample is illuminated, sample light is detected and data from the detection is recorded during a movement of the sample table in at least a first direction beyond the dimensions of the grid field and the recording of the respective table position is allocated to the data recording. Image sections acquired in this manner are subsequently recombined by image comparison techniques and reference to table position data. The technique enables microscopic scanning of areas otherwise too big to be imaged by the normal microscope viewing field.
Patent GB-2412935-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for drilling a channel
Inventor: VOELKEL GERHARD
IPC: E21B7/28
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a drilling method for creating a channel that leads from surrounding soil to a shaft which is separated from the soil by means of a wall. Said method comprises the following steps: a channel (5) is drilled through the ground from an initial pit (1) in the direction of the shaft by means of a first boring head (6); the wall (7) is pierced in said direction by means of the first boring head (6) in order to create a breakthrough (8) in the wall; the first boring head is replaced by a second boring head (9) inside the shaft; the breakthrough (8) in the wall is enlarged by drilling in the opposite direction by means of the second boring head (9).
Patent GB-2419572-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle floor with integrated ties
Inventor: COATES RICHARD GEOFFREY
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: The application describes flooring structures suitable for vehicles, in which a flexible tie (4) for securing wheelchairs or the like is held on a reel (3) housed in a cavity (16) beneath a top wall (11) of the floor. In preferred constructions the flooring structure is a modular one, assembled from a set of hollow extruded aluminium planks (1). A reel (3) is contained in the internal cavity (16) of such a plank, secured to the plank (1) so that it need not be secured separately to the vehicle structure. The preferred flexible tie is a strap (4) emerging through a slit (115) in the plank top wall (11), and having a clip or buckle (5) at its free end.
Patent GB-2427233-A (GB)
Title: Isolating device for use with a drain or manhole
Inventor: MORRISON DONALD JOHN
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: The isolating device 3, primarily for use with a drain or manhole 1 to prevent surrounding surface water entering the opening while it is being accessed, comprises an in-use upstanding wall dimensioned to fit within or around the opening and a seal 5, located around the wall, which is designed to form a seal between the wall and the drain/manhole. The wall may comprise a number of segments joined by hinges 7 so that the device can be folded when not in use. The device may also comprise handles 6 to facilitate carrying.
Patent GB-2428535-A (GB)
Title: Call status information in a call release request message
Inventor: PARK SANG-JOON
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: When a call, set up between communication terminals in an internet protocol network, is released, a call release request message, including call status information relating to at least one status of the call is transmitted from a communication terminal.
Patent GB-2419676-A (GB)
Title: Mass flow calibrator using a variable gas flow source and receptacle of known volume
Inventor: SHAJII ALI
IPC: G01F1/696
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: A mass flow calibrator for calibrating a mass flow sensor 702 that produces a signal representative of mass flow, comprising: a variable gas flow source 708; a receptacle 710 of predetermined volume; a pressure differentiator 712; a comparator and a compensator. The receptacle 710 receives or supplies the variable gas flow source and the mass flow sensor 702 also receives a proportionate gas flow. The pressure differentiator 712 produces an electronic signal representative of the rate of change of gas pressure within the receptacle 710 as the gas flows into or out of the receptacle 710. The comparator is configured to compare the signal from the differentiator 712 with the signal from the mass flow sensor 702 and the compensator then computes a correction factor from the difference, if any, between the two signals.
Patent GB-2443600-A (GB)
Title: Mounting device having variably spaced arms
Inventor: KAPFER JOHANNES
IPC: A01B59/00
Filed: 2006-06-17
Abstract: An implement mounting device for the front of a utility vehicle such as an agricultural tractor, the device having the two transversely spaced lift arms 2,3 having coupling hooks 6 at their outer ends and being connected at their inner ends to a cross shaft 1a which is pivotally mounted on a frame of the vehicle. The liftarms are rotatable vertically relative to the frame by a piston and cylinder assembly 4. The coupling hook of each lift arm is laterally offset relative to the inner end of the lift arm and the lateral spacing between the coupling hooks is variable for holding implement of various size categories, by arranging the lift arms 2,3 to be interchangeably mounted on the cross shaft so that each lift arm can be moved from a first position adjacent one end of the cross shaft in which it is mounted with its coupling hook offset axially inward of its inner end to a second position adjacent the other end of the cross shaft with its coupling hook offset axially outwardly of its inner end, thus providing two different axial distances between the coupling hooks to accommodate two different sizes of implement.
Patent GB-2443792-A (GB)
Title: Wall mounted box with timing device for use with hair styling tools
Inventor: PETTIGREW JAMES
IPC: A45D1/00
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A wall mounted electrical enclosure box fitted with an electronic timer switch for use with hair styling tools. The box will incorporate a heat resistant holder. The box may contain wiring terminals and a fuse holder, and may be fitted with a lamp to indicate when the appliance is in use. It is suggested that the device be used in the rest rooms of commercial properties, and be used in connection with hair straighteners.
Patent GB-2430728-A (GB)
Title: Lamp with secondary LEDs for providing light after explosion
Inventor: GELUK JAN MARINUS
IPC: F21Y113/20
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A lamp 1 includes a housing 1 containing a primary light source 3, such as a fluorescent bulb, and at least one light-emitting diode 4, 5, 6. The lamp also has a reflector 8. The robust nature of the LEDs means they are suitable for providing light after the occurrence of an explosion in the vicinity of the lamp. Such an emergency may occur in the industrial workplace. The LEDs are preferably nested in the reflector and attached to heat sinks 9, 10 to improve the thermal characteristics of the lamp. The lamp may also include an auxiliary battery and an ambient light sensor.
Patent GB-2429115-A (GB)
Title: Metal complex
Inventor: WATKINS SCOTT
IPC: H01L51/30
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A light emitting device comprising: an anode; a cathode; a light emissive layer located between the anode and the cathode, said light emissive layer comprising a compound for emitting light, said compound comprising a metal complex and X, said metal complex containing a metal (M) and a phosphorous atom that is coordinated directly to M; and an aryl or heteroaryl group Ar
 that is directly bonded to the phosphorous atom; where Ar
 is substituted with X; and characterised in that X comprises an aryl or heteroaryl group.
Patent GB-2445971-A (GB)
Title: A musical instrument teaching aid that captures and displays images of a playing area of the instrument
Inventor: KELLY JONATHAN MARK
IPC: G09B15/00
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A musical instrument teaching aid, for example for use with a guitar, comprises a camera 5 and a display screen 2. The camera may be attached adjacent to the playing area, preferably via the use of a capo. The camera 5 captures images from the playing area of the musical instrument and displays them, preferably in real time and along with finger guides, on the display screen 2. The camera 5 may be adjustably mounted onto the musical instrument and may use a wide angle lens, shift lens or fisheye lens. The teaching aid may be controlled using computer software and a wireless pointing device.
Patent GB-2431988-A (GB)
Title: Assay device & method
Inventor: ZAK KRZYSZTOF WOJCIECH
IPC: G01N33/558
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: There is disclosed a lateral flow assay device and method of producing the same. The device, which is for identifying carbohydrate antigens in a biological sample comprises a substrate having, a) a sample receiving zone, b) an extraction zone for receiving the sample from said sample receiving zone and which extraction zone comprises immobilised or otherwise absorbed therein at least one or more reactants and reagents which when combined react to form an extraction reagent for a desired antigen in said sample, said sample to be added to said sample receiving zone optionally comprising the remaining reactant required to form said extraction reagent if not present in said extraction zone, c) optionally a neutralising agent capable of bringing the pH of the resulting sample to within the operational pH range of the assay and, d) a detection zone for a labelled specific binding or capture reagent for said antigen to be detected.
Patent GB-2447979-A (GB)
Title: Cropping and motion detection in a video projection system
Inventor: ASHLEY ADRIAN ISTVAN
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A visual image, such as a digital image, is displayed on a display surface 10, such as a screen or wall, using a video projector 12. The total area occupied by the complete visual image on the display surface 10 is larger than the area of the projected image 14 produced by the video projector 12. The location 14a, 14b on the display surface 10 of the projected image produced by the video projector 12 is determined and a part of the complete visual image is selected which corresponds in position within the visual image to the location of the projected image 14a, 14b on the display surface 10. The image part is displayed as the 10 projected image 14a, 14b. This has the advantage that all of the projected image 14 can be used to display the visual image, in parts by moving the video projector 12 to display any desired region of the complete visual image. The projected image is also pre-processed to compensate for distortion during projection.
Patent GB-2449882-A (GB)
Title: Determining the Compatibility of a Client Application Program with a Server Interface
Inventor: JOERGENSEN NIELS ERIK
IPC: G06F12/0864
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the compatibility between a client application program and an interface on a server application program in a client-server system. The client application sends a request to the interface of the server application comprising a hash value (preferably using the MD5 algorithm). This hash value is derived from information relating to the anticipated characteristics of the server interface. When the request is received at the server interface, the hash value is used to determine if the client application is compatible with the interface of the server application.
Patent GB-2449912-A (GB)
Title: Removable ground anchor system
Inventor: PATON DARREN
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: A removable ground anchor system comprising three parts including; a tapered stem piece a fixed below the ground surface, the tapered stem piece shaped to receive a neck piece b threaded or slotted therein, where the neck piece is arranged to receive an object such as a fence post, and where the stem piece may be concealed by a capping piece c insertable into the stem piece when the post is removed. The capping piece may be covered with a disguising material such as artificial turf when used in a grassed area.
Patent GB-2450153-A (GB)
Title: Heat sensitive valve
Inventor: BAILEY DAVID
IPC: F16K17/38
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A heat-sensitive mechanical connection for a valve has a first connecting portion 10 for connection to actuating means (14, Fig. 11) and a second connecting portion 12 for connection to the spindle (16, Fig. 11) of a valve closure member (60, Fig. 11) of a shut-off valve S. The valve closure member is spring-biased towards a closed position. The first and second portions 10, 12 are releasably interengagable by means of projections 42, 44 and complementary recesses 40, 46 and are held in engagement by means of a heat-sensitive link 50 which extends between the first and second portions. Above a predetermined temperature, the heat-sensitive link 50 melts, allowing the first and second portions to disengage thereby allowing the valve closure member to shut by virtue of its spring biasing.
Patent GB-2450335-A (GB)
Title: A separator device
Inventor: MARLOWE JOHN
IPC: B03C1/02
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: A separator device for removing magnetisable material from a fluid in which said material is suspended, comprises a first magnet 28, a second magnet 30 spaced from said first magnet and a pair of metal plates 32, each of said magnets having faces of opposite magnetic polarity and each of said plates being disposed in abutment with a respective one of said faces of each magnet. Each of said plates having a plurality of passage means (40, 47, 50, Fig 5) for the passage of fluid from one side of a plate to the other and a plurality of projections (42, 44, 46, 48, Fig 5) defining magnetic pole pieces located adjacent to the passage means. The magnetic pole pieces on one of the plates being aligned with the magnetic pole pieces on the other of the plates and forming regions of magnetic attraction to which magnetic material passing through the adjacent passage means is attracted. Preferably the magnets are annular or are an array of magnets forming annular magnets. The magnets may be permanent or electro and the projections may be inclined. Advantageously the separator device removes metallic particles from engine oil or hydraulic systems.
Patent GB-2435598-A (GB)
Title: Methods for supporting and producing human cells and tissues in non-human mammal hosts
Inventor: DIAMOND PAUL
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: Provided are methods for culturing and producing human cell containing compositions, such as organs and blood, in non-human mammal hosts and for the preparation of animalhosted human cell containing compositions for transplantation to human subjects. In one aspect, non-human hosts genetically modified or treated to reduce the expression of xenoantigens, such as alpha-galactosyl epitopes, are used to reduce the transfer of xenoantigens to the hosted human cells. In another aspect, non-human hosts genetically modified to express or over-express molecules that promote immunological tolerance to a graft, such as hDAF, are used so that the molecules are transferred to the hosted human cells. These aspects facilitate the immunological acceptance of the human cell containing compositions upon transplantation to a human subject. Still another aspect provides conditioning treatments that facilitate the immunological acceptance of human cell containing compositions that have been supported in non-human hosts upon their transplantation to a human subject.
Patent GB-2451635-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing a carbonated beverage
Inventor: MENARD AUGUSTE
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a measured amount of a carbonated beverage includes a sub-chamber 12 that communicates with a main container (11, fig. 1). Prior to filling, the sub-chamber it is pressurised to greater than or equal to the equilibrium pressure required to keep the dissolved gas 10 in solution in the carbonated beverage. Thus the beverage does not froth out of a dispenser nozzle or lose carbonation. The invention has particular application to "Optic" (RTM) devices for dispensing carbonated spirit drinks.
Patent GB-2442120-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle overhead assembly having a combination mirror and storage bin assembly
Inventor: TIESLER JOHN M
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: A vehicle overhead console assembly 10 comprises a console body 12, an actuator including a button 56 slidably supported within slot 50 of the console body 12 between a first position and a second position, a storage bin 20 pivotally connected to the console body 12, and a convex mirror 36 secured to the storage bin 20. The storage bin is pivotally movable between a stowed position where the door 22 of the storage bin is flush with the exterior surface of the console body, a first use position where the mirror is exposed (Figure 3), and a second use position where the storage space is accessible (Figure 6). The storage bin has a stop tab 44 that is selectively engageable with a stop surface 58 of the actuator 52 to enable the storage bin to selectively pivot to the first or second use position.