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Patent GB-2405682-A (GB)
Title: Extension fitting for radiator valve control
Inventor: ANDREASSON STIG
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2003-09-03
Abstract: An extension fitting <B>1</B>, for turning a radiator valve control <B>2</B>, comprising a valve control engaging element <B>4</B>, a turnable hand control <B>6</B> and coupling means connecting the hand control to the engaging element <B>4</B> so that turning the hand control turns the engaging element <B>4</B> characterised in that axial movement of the radiator valve control <B>2</B> is accommodated by the extension fitting <B>1</B> without being transmitted to the hand control <B>6</B>. The axial movement may be accommodated without being transmitted by a sliding key and groove connection between parts of the coupling means. The hand control <B>6</B> may be hollow and have a inside wall which constitutes one part of the coupling means. The coupling means may provide a unique connected orientation of the hand control <B>6</B> and the engaging element <B>4</B>. A spring <B>20</B> may bias the hand control <B>6</B> away from the engaging element <B>4</B>. The engaging element <B>4</B> may be a sleeve shaped to positively engage the radiator valve control <B>2</B>. Also provided are a radiator valve control, especially a thermostatic radiator valve head unit, having such an extension fitting and a radiator, especially a low surface temperature radiator, provided with such a radiator valve control.
Patent GB-2406790-A (GB)
Title: A herbal analgesic preparation
Inventor: KHAN MOHAMMAD TARIQ
IPC: A61P25/02
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: A herbal analgesic preparation comprising: <SL> <LI>(i) root of symphytum officinale; <LI>(ii) stems and leaves of hypericum perforatum; and <LI>(iii) stems and leaves of ruta graveolens. </SL> The herbal analgesic preparation may be used to relieve pain, swelling and tenderness in a variety of local areas on a persons body, affecting, for example joint, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Patent GB-2392574-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for electronically correcting the color value in film scanners
Inventor: ANDERLE KLAUS
IPC: H04N9/11
Filed: 2002-04-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for digitizing images recorded on film material firstly involving an electronic color value correction, which is independent from user inputs, after the image is converted using a digitizing device (3). Once the electronic color value is corrected according to features of the digitizing device (3) and to film material properties, a user-controllable correction and manipulation of the electronically stored information is subsequently carried out. The electronic color value correction is dependent upon parameters that can be adapted to varying features of the digitizing device (3). A film scanner adapted to this method comprises a digitizing device (3) and a device for effecting the controllable correction (5) of the converted image data. A discreetly designed device for performing electronic color value correction (5) is connected between the digitizing device (3) and the device for effecting a controllable correction (4). An interface (6) for inputting and outputting electronically stored correction data is connected to the device for performing electronic color value correction (5).
Patent GB-2409599-A (GB)
Title: Anonymous communication service employing intermediate nodes
Inventor: BUCUK ASIM
IPC: H04W8/18
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for operating a telephone intermediary service for facilitating communication between two or more users. Each user has a telephone with a unique subscriber number, and the intermediary service includes two or more communication nodes, each allocated a unique subscriber number. A communication from the telephone of a first user, including the subscriber number of the first user's telephone, is received at one of said communication nodes. The service re-addresses and forwards the communication to the subscriber number of the telephone of a second or subsequent user, which is determined by the service based on the subscriber number of the first user and the subscriber number of the communication node at which the first user's communication was received. Two users can continue a conversation with one another (e.g. through exchange of SMS text messages) in a natural manner, without the need to include command text and/or a unique user name in the messages they are exchanging. The anonymity of the users is, however, maintained (in the sense that they do not know the subscriber numbers of one another's telephones). Can be used for an anonymous dating service.
Patent GB-2397105-A (GB)
Title: Self tapping screw having two threads of differing pitch
Inventor: DICKE ROBERT
IPC: F16B25/10
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: A self tapping screw has a screw head (101), a screw shaft (102) and a screw tip (103). Two thread sections (105, 107) are formed on the screw shaft (102) which are separated by a thread free section (106) where the threads of the two thread sections (105, 107) have differing pitches. One option is that the pitches are opposite, the other is that the section (105) nearer the head (101) has greater pitch and is a multiple thread.
Patent GB-2399937-A (GB)
Title: Mannequin for hairdressing training
Inventor: NITA BEVERELY
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: A mannequin suitable for use as a hairdressing training tool, comprises a head 2, hair 10 located on at least part of the head and sensing means 12, 12', 12'' associated with the hair and/or head for sensing one or more characteristics relating to the hair or head. The sensing means may include temperature sensors, movement sensors, strain sensors or liquid sensors, to sense conditions which may cause a real person discomfort during hairdressing activities such as burning caused by blow drying, moving the head too quickly, getting shampoo in the eyes, etc. Signalling means may be provided to indicate when the sensing means detect a level outside of a predetermined range. The signalling means may be in the form of audible, visual, or vibration means and may be provided adjacent the sensing means or at a location remote from the mannequin. A method of using the mannequin and a system comprising a number of mannequins linked to a central computer.
Patent GB-2402467-A (GB)
Title: Towel radiator
Inventor: BOSWORTH JEREMY DAMIEN
IPC: F28D1/047
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: A towel radiator 11 comprises an elongate tube 12 formed in the shape of a conical helix and through which heated fluid flows, and a mounting arrangement 10 holding the formed tube with its smaller end lowermost whereby a towel may be dropped and remain inside a conical volume formed by the helically formed tube 12. Mounting arrangement 10 may be a manifold supplying hot water to the radiator 11 having a tubular body 17 in communication with the tube 12. An electrical immersion heater to raise the temperature of the water may be provided. Tubular body 17 is closed at its upper end with a cap 20. Tube 12 may be connected to the tubular body 17 by compression fittings 13, 14 and all may be made from copper or brass having chrome plating, or made from polished or satin finished stainless steel. A fail safe thermostat to cut off the electrical supply may be provided. An anti-corrosion agent may be added to the water. Valves (25, 27, fig 5) and a T-piece (34, fig 6) with combined valve and pipe connectors (38, 39) may be provided. A plurality of towel radiators (51, figs 8A and 8B) may be spaced along a manifold (50) and displaced about the axis of the manifold (50), and manifold (50) may be secured to a wall or up-stand from the floor.
Patent GB-2415648-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic separator
Inventor: ALFORD NICHOLAS MARK
IPC: B03C1/00
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A magnetic separator comprises a housing 10 which defines a fluid flow chamber 13 having a fluid inlet 20 and fluid outlet 30. A tube 60 is positioned within the chamber and an array 50 of magnets is positioned within the tube 60. A web 80 of non-ferrous material extends radially outwardly from the wall of the tube 60. The web may extend radially outwardly for a distance which is substantially equal to the depth of material 86 expected to accumulate on the tube 60. The web serves to prevent a ring of accumulated material 86 from forming around the tube 60. Multiple tubes (160, Fig. 5) can be positioned within the chamber 13, each with a respective web (180, Fig. 5).
Patent GB-2400525-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone system capable of effectively utilizing GPS information even if direct reception by a mobile telephone apparatus is difficult
Inventor: USUI HISAYOSHI
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: In a mobile telephone system including a mobile telephone base station (20) connected to a telephone network (40) and a mobile telephone apparatus (10) which includes a first GPS unit for receiving a GPS wave as a first received GPS signal to obtain position data of the mobile telephone apparatus by information processing with reference to the first received GPS signal and a radio section for transmitting, by radio communication, the position data of the mobile telephone apparatus to the mobile telephone base station to make the mobile telephone base station inform the telephone network of the position data of the mobile telephone apparatus, the mobile telephone base station includes a mobile telephone base section for transmitting, by radio communication, position information of the mobile telephone base station to the mobile telephone apparatus to enable the mobile telephone apparatus to use the position information of the mobile telephone base station instead of the position data of the mobile telephone apparatus. Preferably, the mobile telephone base station includes a second GPS unit. Alternatively the mobile telephone may receive position information from an external GPS unit 11 mounted in a vehicle, when direct reception is unsuccessful.
Patent GB-2409280-A (GB)
Title: A gaseous combustible senor with an arrangement for delivering a calibration gas
Inventor: PALMER CARL A
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A solid electrolyte sensor 102 arranged as a probe, for measuring gaseous combustibles (for example oxygen and carbon monoxide) content in a combustor comprises an elongate shell 154, housing a sensor cell 172. Said cell comprises a process electrode 174, and a reference electrode 176. The electrodes 174, 176 may be platinum and are arranged either side of a solid electrolyte (for example zirconia). In an embodiment a reference gas is supplied to the reference electrode 176 via calibration tube 192, 194 through the sensor body 150. The reference tube may terminate in an annulus or openings, to cause the calibration gas to flow radially inward across the face of the reference electrode 176. To maintain the temperature of the calibration gas a thermocouple (214 figure 5) may be provided in the passageway 198. In a further embodiment an arrangement to facilitate electrical connection between lead wires and the electrodes 174, 176 is provided. A lead wire is connected to a conductive element that is biased against the electrode 174, 176. A means is also provided to supply a pressurised gas to facilitate cleaning of the process electrode 174. This gas may be supplied via the calibration gas tube 192, 194 (figure 13).
Patent GB-2421929-A (GB)
Title: Hanging file with retractable hooks
Inventor: GARDNER JEREMY
IPC: B42F15/04
Filed: 2005-01-10
Abstract: A file, folder or pocket has a pair of hooks, at least one of which is moveable between a hanging position, in which the hooks 14 protrude outwardly so that the file, folder or pocket can be hung on a pair of parallel rails, and a further position, in which the hooks 14 do not protrude. A control portion 8 is connected to the hooks 14 and is moveable between two positions, so that when the control portion is in one position the hooks 14 are extended, and when it is in the other position the hooks 14 are retracted. A pair of arms 10 extends from the tab of the control portion 8. Studs 11 on the arms 10 engage with inclined slots 13 in members 12 which carry hooks 14. The hooks are extended and retracted by moving the tab in a direction perpendicular to a line joining the hooks. Members 12 are enclosed in sleeve 5 formed by folding sheet 2 along edge 3 and sealing along line 4.
Patent GB-2422650-A (GB)
Title: Multi-stage airbag inflator
Inventor: KRUSE DION
IPC: B60R21/263
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: An inflator 1 for an airbag is configured to provide gas to inflate the airbag. The inflator provides a first flow of gas during the first phase of operation which has a predetermined duration, a second, greater flow of gas during a second phase of operation which has a predetermined duration and a third, even greater flow of gas during a third phase of operation. The gas generator includes a first chamber 7 containing a relatively small pyrotechnic charge which is actuated initially, a second chamber 8 containing a small pyrotechnic charge which is actuated subsequently, and a third, much larger chamber 15 containing a pyrotechnic charge which is actuated finally. Gas emerges from the gas generator through gas vent apertures 6. The inflator is particularly suited to permit the airbag to be inflated in such a way that the risk of injury to a young occupant who is out of position at the instant that an accident occurs is minimised.
Patent GB-2425544-A (GB)
Title: Disposable plastics toilet seat cover
Inventor: LOWNDES ROY BASIL WALTER
IPC: A47K13/14
Filed: 2005-04-30
Abstract: A disposable plastics toilet seat cover is composed of a water soluble plastics material. The cover suitably includes an aperture which, in use, is positionable over a toilet bowl. A plurality of covers may suitably be joined end-to-end in order to be dispensible from a dispensing device.
Patent GB-2413670-A (GB)
Title: Virtual ordered writes
Inventor: MEIRI DAVID
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: A primary storage device (24) orders a plurality of data writes by associating data writes begun after a first time and before a second time with a first chunk of data (52), associating data writes begun after the second time with a second chunk of data (54) different from the first chunk of data, and, after completion of all writes associated with the first chunk of data, initiating transfer of writes associated with the first chunk of data to a secondary storage device (26).
Patent GB-2430793-A (GB)
Title: Bragg grating reflection strength control
Inventor: REID DOUGLAS CHARLES JOHN
IPC: G02B6/02
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A tunable laser comprises a gain section and two or more reflectors. At least one of the reflectors is a Bragg grating comprising a reduced strength section comprising a base order periodic pattern of marks and spaces from at which at least some of the marks or spaces are missing. This enables the reflective strength of the grating to be controlled relative to the other reflector.
Patent GB-2426107-A (GB)
Title: Property supervisory control system
Inventor: HUANG DENNIS
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: The property supervisory control system operates with an image-capturing device 30, combines, and outputs a warning signal and image record by the image-capturing device 30 to a supervisory control center 40. The security service personnel in the supervisory control center 40 can be notified with the type of an object and a displacement of the object by the property supervisory control system when the object is moved abnormally in a scanning region of a wireless receiver. Because the wireless emitter 10 transmits signals only when the object is moved, the power life of the battery of the wireless emitter 10 could be extended.
Patent GB-2420859-A (GB)
Title: NMR measurement of flowing fluids
Inventor: SCHEVEN ULRICH
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: A method of measuring characteristics of a flowing fluid is described including: (a) providing a flowing fluid; (b) applying a static field gradient to the flowing fluid; (c) applying a series of nuclear magnetic resonance pulses to the flowing fluid; (d) detecting signals from the flowing fluid, wherein the signals are generated in response to the nuclear magnetic resonance pulses; and (e) analyzing the real and imaginary components of the signals to determine one or more characteristics of the flowing fluid. Also described is an apparatus for implementing this method. Pulse sequences such as pulsed field gradient (PFG) or stimulated echo (STE) may be used to obtain in-phase and quadrature components. The invention is most applicable to fluid from earth formations in the flowline of a logging tool.
Patent GB-2418246-A (GB)
Title: Working vehicle driver's chamber interior member and method of molding the same, and wall member
Inventor: SATO KANICHI
IPC: B60R13/08
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: With the object of enhancing the sound absorption function of an interior member, and improving the assemblability of the interior member, the driver's chamber interior member is integrally molded in laminated construction and is disposed between a skin member and a panel base material or is arranged to enclose a sound absorption member in the panel base material. Further, such interior member is molded by using reaction injection molding.
Patent GB-2433655-A (GB)
Title: Extra-monitor control circuit and transmission system for a monitor
Inventor: HO HENG CHUN
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: An extra - monitor control circuit and transmission system for a monitor includes an extra-monitor control circuit system (6) having a scaler circuit (63), an On Screen Display (OSD) circuit (64), and a DC/DC converting circuit (65) provided thereon. The extra-monitor control circuit system (6) is located at a position outside a monitor (8) and connected to the monitor (8) via a transmission system consisting one single cable (7) and connectors (71) thereof. The one single cable and the connectors (71) thereof transmit both signals and power to the monitor (8) from a personal computer (PC) host to thereby reduce the monitor manufacturing cost and eliminate the problems of distorted signals and signal compatibility.
Patent GB-2429237-A (GB)
Title: Mount with hooks for suspending a perforated object
Inventor: WHITE DAVID ANDREW
IPC: B66C1/22
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A mount for suspending a perforated object, comprising a base (12) extending in a plane and a hook member (24) adapted to be insertable through a perforation in the object. The base (12) includes a flange (14) extending transversely away from the plane. The mount also includes a locking member (30) arranged to extend through an opening in the flange (14) and to be securable thereon so that the locking member (30) prevents removal of the hook member (24) from the object. The hook member (24) may extend transversely from the plane in an opposite direction to the flange. More than one hook member (24) may be provided. The locking member (30) may be U-shaped, with two legs extending through respective openings in the flange. The locking member (30) may be securable by a pin (36). The perforated object may be a security screen.
Patent GB-2434773-A (GB)
Title: A document security system
Inventor: MCGROUTHER DAVID
IPC: B65D27/30
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: A document security system comprising a document and an envelope is described. The envelope has front and rear opposed walls, the rear wall being provided with a component of a non-return fastener 18, the non-return fastener being closeable to secure the front wall to the rear wall. The document 20 has an aperture 22 and, in use, when the document is received in the envelope and when the non-return fastener 18 is closed, a component of the non-return fastener extends through the aperture 22 of the document to secure the document to the rear wall. The envelope may be transparent. The non-return fastener(s) once closed cannot be re-opened without breaking.
Patent GB-2436794-A (GB)
Title: Bracket for attaching an umbrella to a pushchair
Inventor: CHURCH GRAHAM
IPC: B62B9/00
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: A bracket for attaching a hood or the like to a strut or hinge of a pushchairs comprising an outer portion (21) on which the hood or the like is attached, and clip means (25) embracing the strut or hinge (18) and resiliently openable to attach to and detach from the strut or hinge. The bracket further includes a pin (24) and the hinge includes a hole (60) though which the pin passes. The hinge is a double knuckle joint hinge with the bracket attaching to the central portion of the hinge.
Patent GB-2438659-A (GB)
Title: Method of recursive filtering a video image using activity mapping
Inventor: MITCHELL ARTHUR
IPC: G06T5/20
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A method of recursive filtering a video image includes determining a local variance   s  <2> in luminosity in the vicinity of a picture element on the image; making an estimate of a value of noise variance   s  r<2>; obtaining a surface for value of a proportional parameter K from the equation K = <EMI ID=2.1 HE=16 WI=33 LX=1328 LY=691 TI=MF> <PC>+   b  where 1   &    s    &  128, 1   &    s  r   &  64, and   p  ,   t  ,   a  and   b  are empirical constants, and selecting a value of   g  to scale a relative contribution to the value of K by the luminosity variance and the noise variance. The image is recursively filtered using the proportional parameter K to sum proportions of the current image and an immediately preceding image. Mean or sum of squares of differences, along with mean luminosity values, may be used in determining the local variance.
Patent GB-2436406-A (GB)
Title: Delay control circuit
Inventor: ARIYOSHI KATSUHIKO
IPC: H03K5/131
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A first variable delay circuit (101, 207) delays an input signal, introduces a first delay into a first (e.g. rising) edge of the input signal, and generates a first delayed signal. A second variable delay circuit (102, 209) delays the input signal, introduces a second delay into a second (e.g. falling) edge, and generates a second delayed signal. A control circuit (103, 202, 203, 205, 206, 208) controls the first variable delay circuit and the second variable delay circuit such that the first and second delays are identical. A duty correction circuit (104, 210) combines the first edge of the first delayed signal and the second edge of the second delayed signal, to generate a third delayed signal.
Patent GB-2430217-A (GB)
Title: Method for heating a subsurface formation
Inventor: WAGNER RANDOLPH ROGERS
IPC: E21B36/02
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: An electrical conductor of a subsurface heating system in a subsurface formation has an electrically resistive portion configured to provide a heat output when an alternating current is applied through it, and is configured, when above or near a selected temperature, to provide a reduced heat output that is about 20% or less of the heat output provided at about 50 {C below the selected temperature. The AC or modulated DC resistance and/or the heat output of a temperature limited heater may decrease sharply above the Curie temperature due to the Curie effect (see Fig 151 for electrical resistance versus temperature at various applied electrical currents for a 446 and a 410 stainless steel rod). In certain embodiments, the electrical resistance or heat output above or near the Curie temperature is less than half of the value at a point below the Curie temperature, and may be less than 40%, 30%, 20% or less of the heat output at 30, 40, 50 or 100 degrees Celsius below the Curie temperature.