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Patent GB-2410110-A (GB)
Title: Personal safety tracking device
Inventor: MADELEY DAVID
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A multi-purpose personal tracking device consisting of a base unit 1 which comprises of a body casing 2 in the form of a block shape. Located inside the casing is electronics and software or similar technology 3 normally used in tracking devices and fitted with an antenna or similar to transmit and receive signals. The base unit is fitted with a timing device 5 and a detachable cable or string 6 or similar that can be attached by a clip or similar to a means of transport such as a motorbike or horse rigging or similar means of transport. The cable is attached to the base unit by a detachable method such as a plug attached to the cable 11 that fits tightly into a socket or similar on the base unit. The base unit is also fitted with an alarm system and buttons or similar that enable the device to be programmed and activated and deactivated manually by the wearer. There is also a clip or similar that allows the base unit to be attached to a part of the wearers clothing either directly or by way of a belt or similar device.
Patent GB-2395967-A (GB)
Title: Invert emulsion drilling fluid and process
Inventor: MACKEY RUSTY R
IPC: C09K8/36
Filed: 2002-10-09
Abstract: An invert emulsion having an oil/water ratio of 75:25 to 95:5, in which the aqueous phase includes a low concentration of potassium formate, is used in well drilling. The low concentration of potassium formate, i.e. 1-12% of the aqueous phase, may be maintained by correlating the water activity of the drilling fluid to a desired potassium formate level and replenishing the potassium formate intermittently throughout the drilling process to maintain the desired potassium formate level. As an emulsifier, a reaction product of tall oil and a fatty alkanolamide may be used, optionally with an additional reaction product of tall oil with an aminoethylpiperazine.
Patent GB-2413158-A (GB)
Title: Part casing circumference flow control arrangement
Inventor: XU LIPING
IPC: F04D27/02
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A flow control arrangement 30, for gas turbine engines includes a rotor 32 directing a fluid flow 31 and a slot 35 positioned prior to a stationary structure 33 in the casing in order to remove fluid from the fluid flow 31. An outlet 37 is provided upstream of the rotor 32 through which the removed fluid is released. Distortion in the fluid flow 31 due to the stationary structure 33 is relieved so that there is less instability. The slot 35 may be aligned with the stationary structure 33, whilst the outlet 37 may be angularly offset. The stationary structure 33 may be a pylon, guide vane, drooped inlet or non-axisymmetric inlet. The outlet 37 may be shaped so that the flow is released toward the tips of the rotor blades.
Patent GB-2413053-A (GB)
Title: Necklace and adjustment means
Inventor: CLOW STEPHEN ANDREW
IPC: A44C5/22
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A necklace and adjustment means b comprises a cord or chain, rubber tubing b and end stops c1 and c2. The cord or chain is threaded through the rubber tubing in opposite directions and pulled to shorten the length of the necklace. The rubber tubing grips the cord or chain when worn and the stops c1 and c2 prevent the necklace ends slipping through the tubing. The rubber tubing acts as a safety device since it is arranged to come apart and release the cord or chain should the cord or chain become inadvertently trapped and pulled.
Patent GB-2413565-A (GB)
Title: Lead-free, bismuth-free solder alloy powders and a method of production thereof
Inventor: STEEN HECTOR ANDREW HAMILTON
IPC: B23K35/02
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: A Pb-free, Bi-free solder alloy powder mixture made of two powders: a first higher melting point Sn or Sn alloy powder or Sn powder; and a second lower melting point Sn alloy powder or Sn powder, which melt to form a final solder alloy containing 0.1-5%Cu and/or 0.1-10% Ag and/or 0.1-5% Sb, the remainder being Sn. The power mixture gives reduced tombstoning tendency. A method of solder alloy powder production giving reduced tendency to tombstoning in attachment of a chip component to a printed circuit board, which comprises mixing a first Pb-free, Bi-free solder alloy powder and a second Pb-free, Bi-free alloy powder, which has a lower melting point than the first solder alloy powder, the two being meltable on soldering to produce a final alloy containing 0.1-5% Cu and/or 0.1-10% Ag and/or 0.1-5% Sb, the remainder being Sn.
Patent GB-2403079-A (GB)
Title: Ferroelectric Memory with Dynamic Reference Voltage Adjustment
Inventor: RICKES JUERGEN T
IPC: G11C7/06
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: A FRAM 400 includes a reference voltage calibration circuit 600 which provides a signal to a reference voltage generator to produce a reference voltage which is applied to the sense amplifiers when reading from the cells 110. The reference voltage is evaluated by writing "0" into a set of cells, setting the reference voltage to its lowest level, then sensing the values in each cell and then incrementing the reference voltage level, repeating the sensing and incrementing until all values are correctly read. Next the evaluation repeats these steps with the cells programmed to "1" and decrementing the reference voltage from its highest level until all values are read correctly. If either step produces a counter overflow error then an error routine is used. The calibration circuitry can be combined with redundancy circuitry to identify weak or defective cells to be replaced by redundant cells in operation. The calibration operation is conducted during normal operation rather than as part of the manufacturing.
Patent GB-2401920-A (GB)
Title: A tube joint sealed and secured by fluid pressure
Inventor: TOMITA TAKU
IPC: F16L37/091
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: A tube joint (10) comprises a body (12) into which a tube (16) is inserted, a guide member (14) which is arranged in the body (12), a chuck (18) which engages with the outer circumferential surface of the tube (16) to retain the tube (16), fastening pawls (48) which protrude while being inclined by predetermined angles toward the inner circumference facing the tube (16) on the chuck (18), a release bush (22) which releases the tube (16) from a fastened state, and a packing (20) which is installed in the body (12). The packing (20) surrounds the outer circumferential surface of the tube (16), and is displaceable in the axial direction of the body (12) when a pressure fluid is supplied.
Patent GB-2399046-A (GB)
Title: Straight edge clamping device for clamping workpieces
Inventor: EMERSON EUGENE EDWARD
IPC: B25B1/24
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: A straight edge clamping device for clamping workpieces is provided. The device comprises a straight edge (12) having a flat lower surface for contacting workpieces, an upper wall (28), and two sidewalls (26), a first stop (14) fixed at one end of the edge (12), a second stop (16) movably provided along the edge (12), and a clamp for holding the workpieces together. The walls of the edge define an open channel (34). The second stop (16) has a body (50) movably received in the channel (34) of the edge (12) and having a shape reverse to the shape of the channel (34) of the base so that the body (50) and the channel (34) interlock. The upper wall (28) of the base has a recess (29), and the body (50) has a mating projection (61) so that the recess (29) and the projection (61) interlock.
Patent GB-2403588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to fuel cell systems
Inventor: CLARKE MICHAEL
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A fuel cell system wherein system components are arranged to facilitate the transfer of heat from those components which generate heat in operation to those which cool in operation. The heat may be produced by electronic control components of the fuel cell system and may be used to release hydrogen from metal hydride which is held in a hydride fuel supply canister.
Patent GB-2399778-A (GB)
Title: Method and composition for coating mat and articles produced therewith
Inventor: BUSH PHILIP
IPC: B05C1/12
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A coated glass gnat comprises a glass mat substrate having non-woven glass fibers and a coating which essentially uniformly penetrates the glass mat substrate to desired fractional thickness of the coated glass mat. The coating imparts a tensile strength to the coated glass mat which on average is at least 1.33 times greater than the tensile strength of the glass mat substrate without the coating. In example embodiments, penetration of the coating into the glass mat substrate preferably extends to a depth of from twenty five percent of a thickness of the coated glass mat to seventy five percent of the thickness of the coated glass mat. Moreover, non-coated thickness of the coated glass is sufficiently thick for bonding purposes with, e.g., gypsum slurry or other core materials such as thermoplastic or thermosetting plastics. The coating has a porosity in a range of from 1.3 CFM to 5.0 CFM, e.g., the coating comprises a coating blend which provides the coated glass mat with a porosity sufficient to allow water vapor to escape from a gypsum slurry when heated. The coating is preferably a coating blend comprised of water, latex binder, inorganic pigment, and inorganic binder.
Patent GB-2416594-A (GB)
Title: Electrical resistance measuring apparatus
Inventor: HARRIS DAVID ROBERT
IPC: G01R27/02
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: An apparatus to indicate whether a measured resistance 2 is above or below a preset threshold comprises: means such as a high voltage inverter 1 to generate an electrical potential; means such as potential divider 4,5 shunt 3 and analogue to digital converter 6 to measure the potential and the current; means such as digital divider 7 to divide voltage by current; and means such as comparator 8a to generate signals B,G indicating whether the resistance value is above or below a predetermined value. Signals B,G may be indicate by displays 9a,9b and may be used to indicate whether the voltage or current is less than respective predetermined values. The apparatus may be used by an electrician to measure the insulation resistance between live and neutral conductors in a circuit in a building and may be housed in a housing having contacts that may be inserted into an electrical socket.
Patent GB-2411693-A (GB)
Title: Clamp comprising pivotable suspension element with part-spherical bearing surface
Inventor: JORDAN MATTHEW EDWARD
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 2005-01-04
Abstract: A pivotable suspension element comprises a support member having a part-spherical bearing surface, (22) a clamp (13,14) and a body portion (12). The body portion comprises an integral formation of a slot (16) to receive a part of a component to which the pivotable suspension element may be secured; a locator formation for the clamp means whereby, in use, the clamp means may be operated to clamp a flange in the slot; a part-spherical seat (20), and a through-passage (21) extending through the body from said part-spherical seat. The curvature of said part-spherical seat (20) of the body portion corresponds substantially with that of the bearing surface (22) of the support member. Further, the cross-sectional size of the through-passage (21) increases in a direction away from said part-spherical seat. The suspension element is suitable for pivotally supporting a component to a flange of a beam girder 18. An elongate suspension member 24 may be provided and this may have a screw-threaded region.
Patent GB-2424657-A (GB)
Title: Rigid damp proof element
Inventor: SLATER LEE JOHN
IPC: E04B1/64
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A damp proof element, preferable made from plastic, is used at damp proof course level. The element fits over both the outer and inner walls and spans there between. Several elements can be interlinked with other elements to damp proof a building. The element not only provides protection from rising damp but also acts as a cavity tray to prevent water penetrating through the brickwork from the exterior.
Patent GB-2425703-A (GB)
Title: Disposable pet bed cover
Inventor: NISBETT VIVIENNE ANN
IPC: A01K1/035
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: The cover is made from non-woven material and has an elasticated edge. In use the cover is put over the pet bed wit the elasticated edge preventing it from slipping off. After use the cover can be disposed of.
Patent GB-2426049-A (GB)
Title: Rapid flow through immunoassay
Inventor: BOLBOT JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: An immunoassay in which the analyte is immobilised by passing a liquid sample through a porous material which does not contain an antibody and subsequent detection of the bound analyte by a labelled antibody in the absence of an extrinsic blocking agent. Preferably the analyte to be detected is lysozyme and the sample is of blood, serum or plasma and is indicative of sepsis. The porous material may be charge or uncharged and be a membrane, column or micro particulate conglomerate such as beads.
Patent GB-2426319-A (GB)
Title: Helmet Light
Inventor: LAU CHUN LEUNG
IPC: F21W107/13
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A helmet (10) includes a light (12) positioned upon the helmet (10) for viewing from behind, circuitry adapted to receive a wireless signal and activate the light (12) in response to the signal, a rechargeable power source (57) providing power to the circuitry and light (12), and a wind-powered generator (11) attached to the helmet (10) and connected electrically with the rechargeable power source (57) to recharge the power source (57) as the helmet (10) moves through air.
Patent GB-2414716-A (GB)
Title: Method for moving a structure which is at least partially underwater upwards
Inventor: DE WAARD ONNO LUDOLF
IPC: B63B9/06
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and device (20) for moving a structure (2) which is at least partially underwater, in particular an offshore platform, upwards. In the method, first of all at least two float bodies (22a, 22b) are connected to the structure by means of associated arms. (24a,24b,fig 2). Then, the float bodies are moved into a position which is suitable for the upwards movement. Next, the buoyancy of the float bodies is increased in order to float the structure.
Patent GB-2411455-A (GB)
Title: Joystick controller
Inventor: EDMUNDS WAYNE
IPC: G05G9/047
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A joystick controller comprises a housing (10) and a joystick (12) mounted for pivotal movement relative to the housing (10) by means of a ball (14) and socket joint (18,20). A yoke (18) resolves directional movement of the joystick (12) into a component direction. A sensor senses movement of the yoke (18) and generates an output indicative of movement of the joystick in the component direction. The socket (18,20) of the ball (14) and socket joint (18,20) is formed by the yoke (18).
Patent GB-2412121-A (GB)
Title: Fibrous tampon with a cationic surfactant as a malodour counteractant
Inventor: EDGETT KEITH
IPC: A61P15/02
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: A catamenial tampon for absorbing body fluids comprising fibrous absorbent material and at least one anionic surfactant. The preferred anionic surfactants are sodium alkyl aryl ethoxy sulphate, alkylalkoxylated phosphate ester sodium salt, dioctylester of sodium sulfosuccinic acid, dioctyl sulfosuccinate, ammonium salt of polycarboxylic acid, potassium salt of complex organic phosphate ester, ammonium lauryl ether sulfate or combinations thereof. The tampon is suitable for absorbing bodily fluids and comprises an effective amount of the anionic surfactant, which acts to adsorb malodour associated with these bodily fluids. Alternatively, the use of said tampon to treat vaginal malodour.
Patent GB-2429401-A (GB)
Title: Child car seat with base and wheeled support
Inventor: PETTIFER EMILY
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2005-08-25
Abstract: A child car seat (9) comprising a generally spherical or ovoid shell (10) with an opening (11) through which a child may be located within the shell. When located in the shell, the child is orientated parallel to a main axis of the shell, that axis running from opposite ends (14, 15) of the shell. An elongate carrying handle (12) is connected to the ends of the shell and runs generally in the plane of the main axis. Support feet (20) project from the underside of the shell, and these are used to stably support the shell on the ground and to mount the shell in mounting means (30) securely restrained within a vehicle when required. A wheeled frame (40) which may be a stroller or buggy may be attached connected to the base. The carrying handle (12) may be padded and may be detachable from the shell. The shell may be made of carbon fibre. In a second embodiment the seat may be fitted with indicator to detect if the child seat is correctly fitted to the vehicle seat. The indicator may provide an audible or visual signal.
Patent GB-2433690-A (GB)
Title: Intermittently operated insect trap
Inventor: CHEN WEN-PIN
IPC: A01M1/08
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: The insect trap embodies two primary operations including actuation of ultrasonic waves to excite an attractant and form a mist and formation of an airflow backpressure, thereby ensuring that the attractant is not disturbed by external forces during the course of volatilization, and thus preventing dilution of the attractant. Moreover, intermittent operation of a motor results in substantial savings in power. The insect trap primarily uses a mist excitation device 2 to excite and disperse an insect attractant as attractant particles that suspend in the air and diffuse. After achieving a predetermined diffusion concentration, operation switches over to actuate a backpressure device 5, which pressures insects attracted close to an attracting area into a receiving chamber through a mechanical unidirectional valve. A preparation inducement period and alternating working times realize mechanical ensnaring of insects, and provides power saving features and safety in use.
Patent GB-2434684-A (GB)
Title: Wristwatch with heart rate detector able to send a radio alarm to a remote location
Inventor: GARRETT DONALD ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A wristwatch incorporates a heart rate detector with sensor elements provided in watch casing or wrist strap. The detector triggers an alarm if the heart rate is abnormally high indicating that the wearer is scared because they are being assaulted or threatened by an assailant such as a rapist. The alarm provides for a wireless signal to be sent to a remote location such as a police authority, thus acting silently for the wearer. The geographic area of concern may be indicated to the police.
Patent GB-2420598-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft control by cyclic and collective propeller blade adjustment
Inventor: PERKINSON ROBERT H
IPC: B64C11/46
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A method of controlling an aircraft 80 comprising at least one propeller system 20 having a plurality of rigidly mounted propeller blades 32, the pitch of the blades 32 being collectively adjustable to generate a thrust, and cyclically adjustable to generate a moment. The combination of the thrust and moment may be used to generate a bending moment about an axis, or axes, X, Y, Z of the aircraft 80. The method may use two propeller systems 20 on an aircraft 80 to generate a trust, moment and/or bending moment(s). Details of the cyclic and collective blade pitch adjustment mechanisms are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2437366-A (GB)
Title: Combined cable port and accessory mount
Inventor: FENTON PHILIP IAN
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: A cable port fitting 1 comprises a cable access portion 5 having a first opening 2 forming a cable port and a second opening 3 for receiving an elongate mounting member for mounting an accessory above a desktop. The cable access portion may have a downwardly extending wall (7, Fig. 4) and a flange (8, Fig. 4) to allow it to be located and supported in an opening in the desktop. The fitting may comprise a bracket portion 6 which extends perpendicularly to the cable access portion and may be fastened to a vertical panel of the desk. The bracket portion may be L-shaped, comprising a flange (10, Fig. 3) to be fitted to the cable access portion and a channel section (15, Fig. 2) to receive and support the mounting member. Also disclosed are a desktop accessory mounting bracket and a method of mounting accessories to a desk.
Patent GB-2424810-A (GB)
Title: Near-field inductively coupled UWB data connectors
Inventor: MOORE MARK JUSTIN
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: An Ultra Wide Band (UWB) transmitter 210 and receiver 214 are inductively coupled via electrical coils (260, 262 in fig. 2c) in coupling elements 208a and b comprising "bishops hat" antennas, allowing operation within a short near-field range over a gap (eg. 1 cm) without physical contact connectors. Contactless connectors improve the reliability of eg. laptop docking stations or phone cradles and allow operation in underwater or hazardous "spark risk" environments, while retaining the low power and gigabits per second data rate of impulse UWB signals, with the short range also eliminating mulitpath interference. Different alignments or polarizations of the coupling elements (fig, 4d) may invoke different processing functions. An electrical backplane accommodates card sockets, mechanical interfacing is optional, and different protocols can be carried across the UWB link synchronously via protocol tunnelling, as discovered by a service discovery protocol.
Patent GB-2428049-A (GB)
Title: Flat clothing with ferromagnetic layer
Inventor: LANDMESSER THOMAS
IPC: D01G15/92
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: A flat bar 14 having a flat clothing 24 comprises a supporting element 25 with a ferromagnetic layer 27 and clothing elements 26, preferably in the form of small wire hooks. The ferromagnetic layer 27 is preferably situated in the middle of the supporting element, between textile layers 25' and 25''. The supporting layer 25 may be a woven or fine meshed fabric or a film or foil. Preferably between the flat bar 14 and the regions of the flat clothing 24 that face the flat bar is at least one magnetic element 29. This allows the flat clothing to be securely attached to the flat bar whilst also allowing easy removal and replacement.
Patent GB-2428467-A (GB)
Title: Explosion proof lighting fixture
Inventor: GELUK JAN MARINUS
IPC: F21V5/04
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: An explosion proof light assembly comprising a cooling element 1, light emitting diodes 7 in thermal contact with the cooling element 1, a transparent cover 2 and a lens 24 for deflecting and bundling the light at an angle by using two internal reflecting surfaces. The power LED's 7 comprise a substrate for providing light and are arranged in a mounting plane such that the diode substrates lie substantially parallel to an internal side 9 of the cooling element 1 and that the longitudinal axes of the diodes 7 extend transversely to the substrates and have substantially the same orientation.
Patent GB-2426706-A (GB)
Title: Glycosaminoglycan peptides derived from connective tissues and use thereof in the prevention of arthritis and other degenerative medical conditions
Inventor: GHOSH PETER
IPC: A61K35/32
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: The inventors sought to provide compositions and methods of prophylaxis to prevent these harmful immune responses in patients and to prevent the related undesirable symptoms biological tissue such as for example inflammation, cell injury, tissue injury, tissue degradation, tenderness, redness, joint stiffness, joint swelling, restricted mobility and reduced strength. The inventors found that prophylactic therapy of an animal comprising administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a GAG-peptide complex, optionally together with a connective tissue derived polypeptide, prevented the onset of at least one undesirable symptom.