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Patent GB-2386383-A (GB)
Title: End termination of tension leg
Inventor: PAULSHUS BJORN
IPC: E04C5/12
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: An end termination (15) for a tension leg (10) of non-metallic materials like composite material is disclosed. The tension leg (10) is constructed of a number of strands (5,6) which constitute the load carrying elements of the tension leg (10). The stands (5,6) are twisted (laid) about the longitudinal axis of the tension leg by a predetermined laying length and in turn each strand (5,6) is constructed of a plurality of rods (7) of composite material having embedded strength fibres. The rods (7) we in turn twisted about each other like in a wire rope. The stands (5,6) terminate into a receiving body (16) that forms fixing points for the respective strands. The end termination (15) comprises an embracing element (17) that is spaced apart from the receiving body (16) and keeps the stands (5,6) together. Intermediate the embracing element (17) and the receiving body (16) the strands (5,6) extend less radial restriction and in a substantially natural direction towards and into apertures in the receiving body (16).
Patent GB-2391852-A (GB)
Title: Enclosures for embryo transfer catheters
Inventor: BISHOP GILES ANDREW
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: An enclosure for an embryo transfer catheter has an elongate carton 2 hinged in two halves 21 and 22. The carton 2 is of a thermally-insulating foamed plastics and is preferably warmed before use so that the temperature of the catheter 40 can be maintained. The carton 2 is enclosed before use within an outer pouch (1) of a gas-permeable material that allows gas sterilization.
Patent GB-2397746-A (GB)
Title: Multi useable disposable food covers
Inventor: FLATTS BARBARA MARGARET
IPC: B65D51/16
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: The food cover would be in a microwavable material with ventilation holes. Version (1) of drawing would have microwavable elastic to attach to dishes in the manner of a shower cap. Version (2) of drawing would have microwavable adhesive to attach to dishes. As well as during microwave cooking, the cover can be used to protect food left out in a kitchen or outdoors such as at picnics and barbecues.
Patent GB-2391849-A (GB)
Title: Bracket assembly for securing a compact spare wheel and a full size wheel
Inventor: ZUM MALLEN ROBERT G
IPC: B62D43/10
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: An assembly for storing a compact spare wheel in a motor vehicle in which a second wheel of a size larger than the compact spare wheel is secured at a predetermined space adjacent or within the vehicle on a second plane distal from the plane of the storage location of the compact spare wheel, after the compact spare wheel is removed from its storage location and used to replace one of the vehicle's wheels, for example, in the event of a puncture. The assembly includes first 10 and second 20 brackets cooperatively arrangeable to secure the wheels in first and second separated planes respectively.
Patent GB-2395837-A (GB)
Title: Magnetron
Inventor: OBATA HIDEYUKI
IPC: H01J25/587
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: The object to the present invention is to provide a magnetron which can reduce spurious oscillation such as the   f  - 1 mode which presents a problem particularly in magnetrons and can reduce spurious radiations without placing filters. The magnetron of the present invention includes an anode 1 formed by plural vanes 12 in such a manner that inner ends 12 are radially extended toward the center of the anode shell 11 from the inner wall of a cylindrical anode shell, and a cathode 2 provided at the center of the anode 1. The magnetron of the present invention further includes a pair of pole pieces 4 provided in such a manner that a magnetic field can be applied on the interaction space 2 where the inner ends 12a of the vanes 12 and the cathode 2 face with each other. At least one of the pair of pole pieces is provided in such a manner that in a range A at least 1 / 3 of the vane length L from the inner end 12a of the vane, the distance B between the side surfaces 12b of the vanes and the surface 4b adjacent the inner end 4a of the pole pieces 4 is within 0.0 15   g  wherein   g  is the oscillation wavelength of the magnetron, and said vane length is a distance from said one end to said inner end. In other embodiments, an additional metal member (Fig. 3, 6 and Fig. 5, 6) is provided within the 0.015   g  spacing.
Patent GB-2390963-A (GB)
Title: Viewfinder for a video camera
Inventor: VAN DEN HERIK BEN
IPC: H04N3/24
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: The inventions relates to a viewfinder for a video camera having a cathode ray tube to find the optimal focus position of the viewfinder picture. The cathode ray tube has a deflection system for deflection of the electron beam. The viewfinder is equipped with two different operating modes in which the picture of the viewfinder in the second operating mode with regard to the picture in the first operating mode is enlarged. The size is reached in that way that the horizontal flyback time of the second operating mode with regard to the flyback of the first operating mode will be enlarged in such a way that the flyback of the second operating mode will start earlier and stop later.
Patent GB-2398077-A (GB)
Title: Polymerised liquid crystal film with improved adhesion
Inventor: GRAHAM DONALD GORDON
IPC: C08J7/18
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a film comprising polymerised liquid crystal (LC) material with improved adhesion to a substrate, in particular to a plastic substrate, to methods for preparing such a film, to a polymerisable LC material used for the preparation of such a film, to a multilayer comprising such a film, and to the use of the film, material and multilayer for optical, electrooptical, decorative or security devices and applications. The film comprising the polymerised LC material is characterised in that it is obtainable from a polymerisable material comprising not more than 7% by weight of compounds having two or more polymerisable groups.
Patent GB-2399907-A (GB)
Title: Identifying computer expansion cards
Inventor: BOYFIELD JULIAN
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: A system and method that facilitates identifying expansion cards installed in a computer system. The system operates by first examining a device tree for the computer system to identify nodes within the device tree that are associated with the computer expansion cards. Next, the system obtains a subset of parameters from the device tree that are associated with the computer expansion cards, and then performs a pattern match between the subset of parameters for each card and entries in an information file to identify each computer expansion card.
Patent GB-2396350-A (GB)
Title: Aryl substituted oxazolidinones with antibacterial activity
Inventor: GRAVESTOCK MICHAEL BARRY
IPC: A61K31/433
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, or an in-vivo-hydrolysable ester thereof, wherein, for example, HET is an N-linked 5-membered, fully or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring, or HET is an N-linked 6-membered di-hydro-heteroaryl ring; Q is, for example, Q1 or Q2: wherein R<2> and R<3> are independently hydrogen or fluoro; T is, for example, (TAa1) or (TAa2): wherein R<4h> and R<5h> are independently selected, for example, from hydrogen, halo, trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro and (1-4C)alkoxy; are useful as antibacterial agents; and processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described.
Patent GB-2413377-A (GB)
Title: An air treatment system for sterilising air
Inventor: SEAL DAVID
IPC: A61L9/015
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: An air treatment system to remove airborne viruses and bacteria comprises passing a small supply of air through a humidifier 2, passing the humidified air through a corona ozone generator 1 and into a mixing chamber 10 via injection nozzles 6 where it mixes with contaminated air being drawn in by a fan 13. The air and ozone mixture is then passed into a global sonic steriliser 11 where it is subjected to ultrasonic radiation from transducers 3 and finally passed through a preliminary filter 12 and activated carbon filters 4 to reduce the ozone before being passed out as sterilised air. The level of ozone is continuously monitored by an ozone sensor 9, which controls the amount of ozone being generated. Baffle plates 7 may be provided and create turbulence so that the air is thoroughly mixed. The air treatment system can eliminate airborne biological pathogens from chemical and biological weapons and can be used in buildings, ships, aircraft or armoured vehicles.
Patent GB-2416831-A (GB)
Title: A Solar Water Heater
Inventor: GRIBBIN PATRICK
IPC: F24S23/70
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A solar water heater is manufactured using a plastics injection moulding or vacuum forming process. The heater includes a water tank 'a' within a transparent fibreglass cover 'b', and at least one solar reflector 'c'. Each reflector is mounted on a wing elements 'd' by fastening strips 'e', and the wing element may be curved or flat in profile. The heater may also include photovoltaic cells ('a' fig 12) arranged around a non-reflective area, which may be connected to a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery may provide power for a thermostatically controlled hot water outlet for discharging the heated water to a separate insulated storage tank. The solar heater may also include an injection moulded chassis which supports the water tank, and the chassis may include metal inserts ('b' fig 6) to improve rigidity and strength.
Patent GB-2407409-A (GB)
Title: Computer system having a direct media access mode
Inventor: DAI MING-HOU
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A computer system having a direct media access mode is described. The computer system has at least a media access mode, a computer, a display, an MPEG decoder, a bus switch, and a controller. The computer system has a computer mode and a direct media access mode. In the computer mode, the computer is turned on and the bus switch switches the bus data from the media access device to the computer for general use. In the direct media access mode, the computer is turned off and the bus switch switches the bus data from the media access device to the MPEG decoder. The MPEG decoder performs decoding and outputs a video stream to be displayed on the display. The media can be a DVD,CD or harddrive.
Patent GB-2403832-A (GB)
Title: System and method for resetting a platform configuration register
Inventor: SUTTON II JAMES
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for resetting and modifying special registers in a security token is described. In one embodiment, a register may be reset when a reset flag is true when a special transmission on a bus demonstrates the mutual locality of the associated processor and chipset. A modify flag may also be used to indicate whether the register contents may be modified. Modifications may also be dependent upon demonstration of mutual locality.
Patent GB-2405257-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric device comprising ultrahighly-orientated aluminum nitride thin film and its manufacturing method
Inventor: AKIYAMA MORITO
IPC: H01L41/22
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: A high-performance piezoelectric device comprising an aluminum nitride thin film ultrahighly oriented along the c axis and free of hillock, crack, and separation by forming a lower electrode of a W layer on an inexpensive substrate such as a glass substrate without providing any adherent layer between them. The piezoelectric device free of hillock, crack, and separation and having a multilayer structure in which a lower electrode, a piezoelectric thin film, and an upper electrode are formed over a substrate is characterized in that the lower electrode is formed of an oriented W layer the (111)-plane of W of which is parallel to the substrate, and the piezoelectric thin film is an aluminum nitride thin film having a rocking curve half width (RCFWHM) of 2.5{ or less and oriented along the c axis.
Patent GB-2406348-A (GB)
Title: Removal of cement residue obstruction
Inventor: TURLEY ROCKY A
IPC: E21B33/14
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: A method of completing a well comprises cementing well production tubing 16 within a wellbore 10. Residual cement remaining in the tubing is confined within the bore of an axially transportable tube 36. The obstruction of the residual cement is removed by moving the said transportable tube to a position where fluid flow can bypass the tube.
Patent GB-2409770-A (GB)
Title: Electrical machine tool
Inventor: HOFMANN ALBRECHT
IPC: H01H9/06
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: The invention is based on an electrical machine tool with a power supply unit (32, 132), which can be removed on the device side, to supply a drive motor with power, and with a switch (14, 114), which can be operated at least indirectly, to switch the drive motor on and off. It is proposed that an unlatching unit (22, 122) is provided, to guide the switch (14, 114) into a switched-off position when the power supply unit (32, 132) is connected, in the case that when the power supply unit (32, 132) was disconnected, the switching means (26, 126) to operate the switch (14, 114) was locked in an On position.
Patent GB-2421669-A (GB)
Title: Method for restoring a link in a communication ring system
Inventor: NUNES PEDRO RICARDO DE FRIAS R
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: In a system comprising nodes linked in a ring structure where data flows between the nodes, a method of operating the system after a link has become broken, comprising recovering said broken link and the system treating said recovered link as still broken and operating said system so as to block said recovered link. One of the nodes in said ring system is a redundancy manager node which sends messages to the other nodes to implement blocking of said recovered link. Only when another link becomes broken does the system start to use the previously recovered link.
Patent GB-2422981-A (GB)
Title: PNNI protocol in ATM networks
Inventor: NIELSEN PER KRONBORG
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: An Asynchronous Transfer Mode network (100) comprising at least one ATM node (102- 106) and at least one network element (108) is disclosed. The network element is adapted to carry out signalling and routing in accordance with Private Network - Network Interface, PNNI, protocol for at least a portion of said ATM nodes. Said network element (108) is further adapted to allocate a separate time period for every one of said ATM nodes (102- 106) connected to said network element (108) and to carry out said signalling and routing for every one of said connected ATM nodes (102- 106) during said allocated time periods.
Patent GB-2425396-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell system with hydrogen processing means
Inventor: CLARKE RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell having a hydrogen outlet 14 and processing means 10 for receiving hydrogen exhausted from said hydrogen outlet in which said hydrogen is processed to provide a non-flammable product.
Patent GB-2431408-A (GB)
Title: Bone material and a process for the preparation of bone material
Inventor: MARKOULIDES DIMITRIOS
IPC: A61K35/32
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: The invention provides a bone material having a specific surface area of at least 80m<2>/g and a protein content of less than 1800ppm. Also shown is the process of preparation of the bone material involving the steps of degreasing, deproteinising, washing, oxidising and sintering the bone material. A biphasic bone material comprising trabeculae of average size 200-300žm is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2417517-A (GB)
Title: Structures
Inventor: BAKER DONALD
IPC: E04G21/28
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A structure (2) is constructed using at least two types of bracket (12, 10, 14) in which each bracket (12, 10, 14) is adapted to engage with an end region of at least one elongate structural member (6 or 8) via a length of channel (22) with substantially parallel side walls and a base plate extending there between. The structure includes at least one elongate structural member (6 or 8). The structure (2) is a frame suitable to support a roof or cover.
Patent GB-2433252-A (GB)
Title: Pouring aid having a telescopic funnel
Inventor: DOYLE GARRY EDWARD
IPC: B67C3/00
Filed: 2005-12-17
Abstract: A pouring aid device 10 comprises a stepped tubular side wall which is generally circular in section and open at its opposite ends. The sidewall tapers outwardly from a lower end to an upper end of the device and is provided with a concentric pair of axially-extending annular sections 11, 12 of substantially uniform respective diameters. The external diameter D1 of the lower section 11 is arranged to be slightly less than the internal diameter of D2 of the neck of the first bottle C1. The internal diameter D3 is arranged to be slightly greater than the internal diameter of D4 of the neck of the bottle container C2. The aid thus allows for the second bottle C2 to be held in an upright position, without the assistance of a person so that sauce therein can be emptied into the first bottle C1. The sidewall may be telescopic and may be made from plastics or cardboard, the cardboard may have a non permeable layer.
Patent GB-2435127-A (GB)
Title: A decorative surround for a switch
Inventor: GRAVELLE DAVID EDMUND
IPC: H01H9/02
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A decorative surround for a switch comprising a plurality of fastenable components which connect together around and behind an existing pre-installed light or power switch without the need for the existing light or power switch to be disconnected from the supply.
Patent GB-2435484-A (GB)
Title: Post support
Inventor: COOMBES ALFRED GEORGE WAYLAN
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: A post support 21 comprising an elongate hollow member 22 extending in a first direction along a major axis substantially the entire length of the support 21 the hollow member 22 being adapted to receive and engage a post through an opening at a first end of the hollow member; and fins comprising a first, preferably planar, section 24 extending outwards from an outer surface of the hollow member 22 along at least a portion of the length of the support 21 in the first direction along the major axis. The invention further provides a member (51 Figure 5) for a post support, and a post support comprising one or more of said members. The member (51 Figure 5) comprises a first portion (52 Figure 5) for engaging a post to be supported against a first surface thereof; a substantially planar second portion (53 Figure 5) extending from the first portion (52 Figure 5) and means (54,55 Figure 5) for coupling said member (51 Figure 5) to another said member.
Patent GB-2434860-A (GB)
Title: Kitchen range type cooker having two heat sources.
Inventor: TAYLOR GREGORY RICHARD
IPC: F24C1/02
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A kitchen range type cooker 2 comprises a first and second oven. The first oven is heated by a primary source located outside the oven 4, such as a burner 12. Preferably the first oven is of a thick walled type of construction and made from cast iron or steel plates greater than 5mm in thickness. A second oven is also heated by the primary heat source but also has a second heat source, such as a heating element 18, provided within the oven cavity. Preferably, the second oven is a thin walled construction. The walls of the second oven may be made from sheet or pressed steel. The first heat source is preferably a solid fuel, gas or oil burner. The second heat source may be gas burner or electric heating device. The first heat source may heat the oven by conduction. In a particular embodiment, the second heat source allows the range to be operated, for example in summer, when the primary heat source would result in excess heat being generated.
Patent GB-2436435-A (GB)
Title: Vending cart or kiosk roof awning
Inventor: WANNOP GEORGE
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2006-03-25
Abstract: A vending cart or kiosk has side door flaps <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> which fold down over the sides of the kiosk for storage and transport and fold up to form awnings when in use. Adjacent side door flaps <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> have flexible corner awnings <B>3</B> connected between them. The side door flaps <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> are held up in their open position by gas struts. The flexible corner awnings <B>3</B> have rod stiffeners and may be made from flexible shower proof materials such as fabrics or plastics. The side door flaps <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> may be made from a rigid material to match the cart, such as steel, wood or glass reinforced plastics (GRP).
Patent GB-2423718-A (GB)
Title: Novel occlusive dressing
Inventor: GRAHAM NEIL WILLIAM
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A novel occlusive dressing which allows the escape of fluid and air in cases of penetrating thoracic trauma. The dressing comprises a one-way valve that lies flat on the body of the patient during use such that the fluid from the wound is able to drain away without air from the surrounding environment penetrating the wound.
Patent GB-2423619-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for projecting identifying information onto seats
Inventor: PHO HAU T
IPC: B64D11/00
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: A system and method for identifying seats within a mobile platform (15) such as an aircraft, bus, ship, train, etc. A sensor subsystem (14) detects when a door (18) of the mobile platform (15) is opened and transmits a wireless signal to each one of a plurality of projector subsystems. Each of the projector subsystems are disposed adjacent an associated seat (16) of the mobile platform (16). Each projector subsystem projects an enlarged, optical signal with seat identitying information onto the seatback (16B) of its associated seat.
Patent GB-2445569-A (GB)
Title: Gyro-coupling torque converter
Inventor: HARRISON DUNCAN JAMES
IPC: F16H33/10
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A gyro-coupling torque converter comprises a bevel gear 222 mounted on a secondary shaft 221a and meshing with another bevel gear 322 that is mounted on a free axle 323 which rotates in bearing in a primary frame 320. The secondary shaft 221a carries a secondary frame 220 having a rotor 101 supported therein. Shaft 221a rotates in bearings 321a and is connected to the primary frame by torsion springs 103a. An excitation system may be mounted on the primary frame 320 applies a periodic torque on the spring/rotor system that is a function of an angular velocity of the secondary frame 220 and an angular position (phase) of a vibration axis around a secondary axis which enable the torque converter to give a smooth gyro-coupling between the primary and secondary frames 220, 320. There may be more than one rotor and their angular position may be 2  f  /3 radians apart and they may have the same torsional natural frequency.
Patent GB-2446209-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking elements forming a cone shape
Inventor: YORKE RICHARD JONATHAN
IPC: F21V1/14
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: An interlocking form comprises 17 elements: 1 disc-shaped base element (fig. 1) and 16 flap elements (fig. 2) which connect to the base. The base element is formed into a cone (fig. 6) by a tab/hole engagement at A and each flap element has a pair of tabs which then interlock with a respective pair of base element apertures (fig. 7). Once connected the elements form a cone shape which can be used as the supporting structure for a light shade hung around a ceiling mounted light bulb fitting. The elements can be formed from sheets of paper, cardboard or plastics (e.g. polypropylene).