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Patent GB-2379250-A (GB)
Title: Transmission having both CVT and non-CVT devices
Inventor: MILNER PETER JAMES
IPC: F16H37/08
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: A transmission device 11, has a CVT 11a, eg a rolling traction drive, in combination with an non-CVT 11b, eg an epicyclic gear train. The rolling traction drive has inner and outer races 13 and 14, which separate into two parts 13a, 13b and 14a, 14b, between which are planet balls 15. Follower rollers 16, located between the balls 15 are mounted on a carrier 17 having a tube 18 which acts as one of the drive members of the device 11. The inner race 13 is mounted on the other drive shaft 20 in a manner to allow the two parts 13a,13b to move towards and away from each other. The outer race parts 14a, 14b can also move towards and away from each other via rotation of a lever 52. Variation in the radial position of the balls 15 is effected by rotation of the lever 52 which brings the upper race parts 14a,14b together and forces the balls 15 towards the shaft 20 (lower race parts 13a,13b move apart due to this force). The epicyclic gear train 11b has a sun gear 55, a number of planet gears 60, and an outer annulus gear 65. Rotation of shaft 20 also rotates the inner race parts 13a,13b which causes rotation of the balls 15, and therefore also rotation of the carrier 17 via followers 16. The rotation of the shaft 20 also rotates the epicyclic gear train 11a. In the continuously variable mode of operation, torque is transferred between the shafts 18,20 via the CVT only, because gear elements 55,60 and 65 rotate freely with respect to each other, but when the balls 15 are moved to their outermost position, the drive torque is switched to the non-CVT 11b by engagement of a locking member 68 to the annulus 65. In 'this top gear' configuration torque is transferred between the shafts 18,20 by both the CVT and non CVT until the balls 15 are completely disengaged by further rotation of lever 52 which results in drive torque being transferred directly between shafts 18 and 20.
Patent GB-2365832-A (GB)
Title: Combined starter, alternator and damping unit
Inventor: CURTIS ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: H02K7/108
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: Various Electro-magnetic combined Starter, Alternator and Damping units (10) (ESADS) are disclosed in which a rotor element (14) of the unit is driven from an associated engine via a torsional vibration damper (15) located radially within the rotor element (14) may be supported at two axially spaced locations (21, 17a) and the rotor may drive an associated transmission via a clutch (34) which is also located radially within the rotor. A torsional vibration damper is also disclosed which includes two groups of circumferentially acting springs (23A, 23B) which initially operate in series and at higher rotation angles operate in parallel.
Patent GB-2374173-A (GB)
Title: A clinical documentation system for use by multiple caregivers
Inventor: ALBAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G16H10/60
Filed: 2001-09-19
Abstract: A computer-based system for recording, storing, and accessing clinical documentation in an acute care setting is provided. In an embodiment of the invention, a single electronic database or repository for storing clinical patient notes, provides multiple points of read/write access via a user interface operating on one or more client computers that are in real-time communication with the repository.
Patent GB-2392514-A (GB)
Title: Address identification within an electronic document
Inventor: ADAMS MIKE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: Postal address information stored within an unstructured electronic document is located by first finding the postcode and then searching through the preceding words in the document to find the remaining address lines. If a postcode is identified, thorofares are found by matching address line words to a predefined list of thorofare keywords. Where a match is obtained the process continues to look for a premise, which is in turn found by matching address line words to a predefined list of premise keywords.
Patent GB-2380196-A (GB)
Title: Transgenic animals with mutant human amyloid precursor protein sequences
Inventor: HARPER ALEXANDER JAMES
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a recombinant DNA construct comprising a comprising a coding sequence encoding human APP with a mutation selected from V46F, V46I, V46G, V46Y, V46L, V46A, V46P, V46W, V46M, V46S, V46T, V46N, and V46Q and a brain-specific calcium calmodulin kinase promoter sequence which is operably linked to the coding sequence. Further provided is a transgenic non-human animal whose genome incorporates a polynucleotide comprising a coding sequence which encodes the human APP protein with a mutation selected from V46F, V46I, V46G, V46Y, V46L, V46A, V46P, V46W, V46M, V46S, V46T, V46N, and V46Q wherein said coding sequence is operably linked to a brain-specific calcium calmodulin kinase II promoter sequence. (Numbering is based upon the APP C-terminal fragment A4CT (C99), and corresponds to Val 717 of APP 770 ).
Patent GB-2393043-A (GB)
Title: Quick release battery connector
Inventor: NEASMITH KAREN ANNE
IPC: H01R11/28
Filed: 2002-09-14
Abstract: A quick release battery connector 1 for use in combination with a clamp 6 having a collar part 8 for embracing a battery terminal post 2 and an opening 10 defined by side arms 12, 14 bridged by the connector which includes a bolt 16 provided at one end with a nut 18 and at the other with a head 20 carrying pivoted lever-operated cams 48 which engage one of the side arms. Pivotal movement of the lever 40 causes tightening or release of the connector clamp 6 by virtue of the cams acting on the relevant side arm 12, 14.
Patent GB-2384002-A (GB)
Title: Steam-formaldehyde sterilization process indicator inks
Inventor: PUNTAMBEKAR SHOBA SHAKHER
IPC: G01N21/77
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: Chemical indicator inks for steam-formaldehyde sterilization processes. The chemical indicator ink contains at least one primary organic dye selected from the group consisting of Congo red, Benzo purpurin B, Chicago sky blue 6B, Direct red 75, Evans blue, Naphthol blue black, Nitro red, and combinations thereof. The organic dye undergoes an irreversible color change when exposed to formaldehyde vapor in the presence of steam, preferably at low temperatures of about 70{C, but will not change color when exposed to other sterilization processes. The chemical indicator ink can further contain at least one secondary organic dye which does not undergo a color change when exposed to formaldehyde vapor in the presence of steam. The chemical indicator ink may also further include a stabilizing buffer, water, thickening agent, brightener, binder and/or a preservative.
Patent GB-2397129-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring pulley and belt assembly
Inventor: PARKIN ROBERT
IPC: G01L5/04
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: In a pulley and belt system, sensors (15, 16) are arranged to detect vibrations in spans (51, 52) of a belt (10) moving around pulleys (11, 12). An external excitation is applied to the belt via a device (13) with a movable piston (14). Signals from vibrations induced in the belt spans are sent to a data processing unit (17) where they are collated and interpreted to give an analysis of belt and/or pulley condition (e.g. belt tension).
Patent GB-2387520-A (GB)
Title: Graphics system with a buddy/quad mode for faster writes
Inventor: DEERING MICHAEL F
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for rendering 3D images. Parameter values are rendered for only one sample position of multiple neighboring sample positions. The parameter values rendered for the one sample position are then stored in multiple memory locations that correspond to the multiple neighboring sample positions. Storing parameter in multiple memory locations may be achieved in a single write transaction. Utilization of a method for storage of a rendered sample to multiple memory locations may be subject to a specified test. The method may calculate a value needed for the specified test from vertex data and compare the calculated value with a specified limit. A multiple storage mode may only be utilized for polygons greater than a certain size.
Patent GB-2400483-A (GB)
Title: Segmented electroluminescent panel
Inventor: GUSTAR ROBERT
IPC: G09F13/22
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A light-emitting panel comprises a transparent substrate 41 having a plurality of electroluminescent elements 45,46 on the surface thereof. Dielectric elements 55,56,57,58 are located between the electroluminescent elements, each being in contact with a conductive element 51,52,53,54. A voltage can be applied across each electroluminescent element without the need for an expensive transparent conductive layer. The voltage can be applied such that alternate elements 45 are caused to emit light 59.
Patent GB-2386142-A (GB)
Title: Steerable soil displacement hammer
Inventor: TRACTO-TECHNIK GMBH
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a steerable soil displacement hammer for horizontal ground boring, comprising a body which can be rotated by means of a longitudinal body, and a thrust head which is mounted rotationally in relation to said body. A rotation of the body in relation to the thrust head causes the thrust head to pivot out into an asymmetrical constellation or to pivot in into a symmetrical constellation. The inventive device also comprises retaining means which provide a hold in the environment and which permit a relative rotation of the body and simultaneous pivoting of the thrust head. The soil displacement hammer can be driven forwards and backwards and the retaining means are situated in the area of the pivot axis of the thrust head.
Patent GB-2403152-A (GB)
Title: Pleasure promotive sexual device
Inventor: LEE SHUEI-YUAN
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A pleasure promotive sexual device which features a housing, inside which is disposed a wheel driven by a motor, the wheel being coupled, by a flexible interlocking shaft, to an elongate shaft, the distal end of which may be coupled with a dildo. The device gives automatic sustained forward and back motion to the dildo. The device may be provided with a strap for securing to a user. The dildo may be coupled to the elongate shaft via a screw connection.
Patent GB-2391494-A (GB)
Title: A device for preparing a pharmaceutical or medicinal product
Inventor: IMBERT ELLIOT
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: A device for preparing a pharmaceutical or medicinal product comprises at least one filtering nozzle 22 intended to be fitted on a syringe for aspiration of a product wherein the syringe is a fixed or removable injection needle, the filtering nozzle 22 has a first tubular part 24 for attachment to the syringe, an intermediate tubular part 26 intended to receive the needle of the syringe and having an internal diameter smaller than that of the first tubular part 24 and a flat aspiration head 28 with a free open end equipped with a filtering membrane 30. Advantageously, the device is contained in a sterile package consisting of a box (40, Fig 2) made of a plastic material and having a compartment (44, Fig 2) for accommodating the nozzle 22 and a compartment for a metallic receptacle 10 which can be used for mixing the dry product with water prior to use.
Patent GB-2395258-A (GB)
Title: Air cleaning apparatus having a photocatalytic filter and an air intake configured for a particle size sedimentation speed
Inventor: HIRAYAMA SHOJI
IPC: F24F8/167
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: Air cleaning apparatus 1 has a photocatalytic filter 6 and an air intake 3 in a lower portion and an air outlet 4 in an upper portion, and a blower 10, the apparatus being configured so that when installed in a room, values of the inlet airflow speed, the height from the floor underneath the air intake, and an underside open area are determined from the maximum size of particles to be eliminated at the air intake. Sedimentation speed tables for various particle sizes are disclosed for determining these values. The apparatus can be shaped for location in a corner of a domestic room, with air intake 3 located near the floor and has a height such that air outlet 4 is near the ceiling surface. An anterior filter 5 is provided near the air intake 3, with photocatalytic filter 6 arranged vertically to decompose contaminants such as spores, exhaust gases and totally volatile organic compounds (TVOC). Filter 6 has titanium oxide coated on an unwoven cloth excited by an ultraviolet lamp (8, figs 4 and 5). Deodorant may also be introduced. Thus apparatus that cleans up air and has a shape allowing placement in dead space in a room is provided.
Patent GB-2390149-A (GB)
Title: Control circuit that supplies current to LEDs to cause LEDS to emit light in sequence to provide constant output intensity
Inventor: GIBBS PAUL RICHARD
IPC: H01L25/16
Filed: 1999-11-03
Abstract: A control circuit, for coupling to a light source consisting of a plurality of LEDs, is arranged to supply current to the LEDs to cause each LED to emit light in a predetermined sequence with a predetermined duration of illumination. The light source appears to provide continuous light output of constant intensity.
Patent GB-2408803-A (GB)
Title: Spark plug adapted for sensing in an oil pipe or wellhead containment vessel
Inventor: BABOUR KAMAL
IPC: G01K7/00
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: A spark plug is used as an electrical communication device across a wall of an oil pipe or wellhead oil containment vessel. The spark plug may be used to make an electrical communication with a sensor or it may be adapted to act as a sensor itself. It may be used to measure the electrical properties of a material flowing between its terminals or a transducer may be connected between its terminals.
Patent GB-2410909-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive applicator
Inventor: RICHARDS STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: B05C5/02
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: There is an adhesive applicator for simultaneously applying a plurality of beads of adhesive to a surface in a uniform manner, the applicator comprising a body member 24 with a reservoir 28 disposed therein, the reservoir being connected to an adhesive supply means 26. There is a substantially straight applicator tip 32 extending from said body member, the tip having a substantially straight applicator edge with a number of recesses 34 disposed along its length. The recesses are in communication with the reservoir and have at least one opening 36 therein to permit the passage of adhesive contained within the reservoir to the surface.
Patent GB-2400493-A (GB)
Title: Plated terminations for a multilayer electronic component.
Inventor: RITTER ANDREW
IPC: B05D5/12
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A method of forming electroless plated terminations 78 for electronic components 74, the method comprises steps of: providing a plurality of electronic components, each component includes a plurality of ceramic substrate layers selectively interleaved with a plurality of internal electrode elements 52, 54, wherein selective portions of the internal electrodes are exposed at selected locations along the periphery of the electronic component; providing an electroless bath solution; and immersing said plurality of electronic components in the said bath solution for a predetermined time period such that termination material, such as copper or nickel, is deposited on the electronic component bridging the said exposed selected portions. Preferably the multilayer electronic component has at least one cover layer on the uppermost and bottommost surfaces of the interleaved layers, also known as the internal assembly, thus this structure now forming a monolithic component assembly. The said exposed portions may be tabs 68.
Patent GB-2411647-A (GB)
Title: A device for aiding the removal of child-resistant safety caps
Inventor: WHITTLE CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: B67B7/18
Filed: 2004-04-21
Abstract: The prongs (3) of the Y shaped spanner/grip (1) slot/push over the sides of a pinch and turn release child-resistant safety cap (5) thus pinching the sides of the cap inwards and allowing removal through turning of the cap (5). (Fig 3). A segment of softer material (fig 6,6) such as a TPE or a natural rubber in the handle (2) allows for the opening of push down and turn release child-resistant safety caps (fig 6,10). This is achieved by placing the segment of softer material (6) against a push down and turn release child-resistant safety cap (10) and using the increased surface area offered by the Y shaped spanner/grip (1) to apply a downward force onto the push down and turn release child-resistant safety cap (10). The segment of softer material (6) provides frictional grip allowing the push down and turn release child-resistant safety cap (10) to turn when the y shaped spanner/grip (1) is turned. (Fig 6).
Patent GB-2413935-A (GB)
Title: A heated drinks coaster
Inventor: MARTIN ANTHONY
IPC: A47G23/03
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A heated drinks coaster that is activated automatically when a beverage is placed upon the coaster and automatically deactivated when the beverage is removed, thereby maintaining the temperature of a heated beverage. Preferably the coaster has a heating plate 3 with a heating element 2 and a plastic base 5 with a printed circuit 12 that are held apart by four springs 4. When a beverage is placed upon the heating plate, the springs will depress allowing the heating element pins 2 to come into contact with the brass contacts on the printed board 12, causing the plate to heat. Preferably an impermeable rubber retaining ring secures the components of the coaster together, the ring may have a flexible lip 18 that prevents the ingress of liquid and dirt when the heating plate moves up and down. The coaster may be powered by a mains transformer or a computers universal serial bus.
Patent GB-2415284-A (GB)
Title: Banner raising and lowering apparatus
Inventor: FLANAGAN MARK
IPC: G09F11/29
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the raising and lowering of a banner, such as an advertisement comprises one or more flexible elongate elements 2 for supporting the advertisement and an electric motor 1 for selectively winding and unwinding the or each element 2 to raise or lower the advert. One end of the flexible elongate elements 2 may be wound around supporting guides 1a, while the other end may contain a counterweight 4 in the form of a pole disposed within a loop formed in the flexible elongate elements 2. Additional rollers 31, 32 may be provided to guide deployment of the elongate elements 2 and bracket 10 may be further provided to guide the flexible elongate members 2 in use. The motor 1 may be mounted in a ceiling or wall 5 so that part of the apparatus is hidden from view.
Patent GB-2408279-A (GB)
Title: Method of treating subterranean formations with porous ceramic particulate materials
Inventor: STEPHENSON CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: Methods and compositions useful for subterranean formation treatments, such as hydraulic fracturing treatments and sand control that include porous materials. Such porous materials may be selectively configured porous material particles manufactured and/or treated with selected glazing materials, coating materials and/or penetrating materials to have desired strength and/or apparent density to fit particular downhole conditions for well treating such as hydraulic fracturing treatments and sand control treatments. Porous materials may also be employed in selected combinations to optimize fracture or sand control performance, and/or may be employed as relatively lightweight materials in liquid carbon dioxide-based well treatment systems.
Patent GB-2409271-A (GB)
Title: X-ray inspection and material discrimination
Inventor: RUSHBROOKE JOHN GORDO
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2000-08-03
Abstract: An X-ray inspection or material discrimination system includes a detector which comprises a relatively thin front scintillation crystal 10 and a relatively thick rear scintillation crystal 12. Both crystals are cut from the same ingot of material, preferably CsI, in order to provide matched performance.
Patent GB-2425238-A (GB)
Title: Edging strips forming a planting facility
Inventor: SUTHERLAND BRENDA AVERIL
IPC: A01G9/28
Filed: 2005-04-23
Abstract: Edging strips, formed of plastic, may be shaped so that if used back to back, they may form planting facilities or planting containers. If the shaping of the strips is angular then the plant containers formed are rectangular, whereas if the strips form rounded shapes, the containers formed are oval or rounded. The ends of each strip are formed with a tubular section which receives a peg or hook which holds the edging strips firmly in place in the ground.
Patent GB-2411410-A (GB)
Title: Discharge and outflow devices applied to improved sanitary toilet
Inventor: PERES DALMO JOSE
IPC: E03D5/012
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: Improvements introduced to discharge devices applied to sanitary toilets, discharge devices developed as obstruction element for the opening and closing of the outflow pit (5) of the sanitary toilet (1), particularly those without siphon; such discharge devices comprise the fact of the sanitary toilet (1) is projected with a funnel type duct (6) allowing adaptation means of a funnel (10) to outflow the dejections and where the elements of the discharge (D) will e installed, such as a member of the articulated floodgate (11), counterbalance member (12) and drive in the form of a door latch (13) with magnetic (14) or electrical/electronic lock (15), which allow a better adjustment to the operation of the sanitary toilet discharge, allowing them to be cleaned with only 3 liters of water per discharge.
Patent GB-2417264-A (GB)
Title: Repairing failure spots along a section of a tubular conduit in a subterranean well
Inventor: WARDLAW LOUIS JASPER
IPC: E21B36/00
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: A well tool 100 comprises a high temperature metal alloy HTA and a low temperature eutectic metal alloy LAT contained within a chamber 107. A fuel charge 109 is activated to heat the chamber 107 to a temperature at which the eutectic metal alloy melts. Continued burning of the fuel charge 109 initiates the melting of the high temperature metal alloy. Substantially concurrently, sacrificial wall portions 105A1 will also melt to provide a passageway into annulus AN for a precipitate of the higher metal alloy. The precipitate forms a bridge for subsequent movements thereacross of the lower metal alloy.
Patent GB-2422535-A (GB)
Title: Hair brush
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM JANALYN FLORA MASSE
IPC: A46B7/02
Filed: 2006-01-27
Abstract: The invention consists in a grooming device 1 comprising; a frame composed of a handle section 2 and a head section 3. The head section 3 includes a flexible body 3a, and bristles 5 extending from the flexible body 3a. The head section 3 includes a metallic cover 6 having a plurality of apertures 7 therein. The cover 6 fully or partially encloses the flexible body 3a and bristles 5, allowing the bristles 5 to penetrate the cover 6 through the plurality of apertures 7. The frame may further comprise two head sections each having a flexible body and bristles extending through a metallic cover. The bristles of each head section extending in opposite directions. The metal cover may be made of aluminium or titinium and may have a ceramic or anodised finish.