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Patent GB-2424543-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunication Apparatus and Method
Inventor: ALLAN ROBERT MARK
IPC: H04Q7/22
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A telecommunications system provides an internet protocol multimedia communications session to a mobile user equipment. The telecommunications system comprises an internet protocol multimedia subsystem operable to provide the internet protocol multimedia communications session to the mobile user equipment, the internet protocol multimedia subsystem including a call state control function, and a roaming mobile application server. The telecommunications system includes a packet radio network operable in response to a packet data protocol context application request from the mobile user equipment providing an access point name for terminating the multi-media communications session, to confirm, using a domain name server whether the access point name identifies one of a gateway support node of the packet radio network or a gateway support node of a home network of the mobile user equipment. The mobile user equipment is operable to communicate a register message to the roaming mobile applications server. The roaming mobile application server is responsive to the register message, to determine whether the access point name, which was used to communicate the register message, corresponds with a preferred access point name for the mobile user equipment. If the access point name does not correspond to the preferred access point name, the roaming mobile application server communicates a re-register message providing the preferred access point name to the mobile user equipment for use in terminating the communications session at a gateway support node identified by the preferred access point name.
Patent GB-2413560-A (GB)
Title: Wormgear lubricant composition
Inventor: ZIEMER JAMES N
IPC: F16H1/16
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of operating a wormgear drive at high energy efficiency comprising filling an oil reservoir with a wormgear lubricant comprising an isomerized Fischer-Tropsch derived distillate fraction having a low traction coefficient and operating the wormgear drive with the filled oil reservoir at an equilibrium temperature between 20 and 225 degrees C. This invention is also directed to a process for reducing the traction coefficient of a higher-traction coefficient lubricating base oil by blending it with an isomerized Fischer-Tropsch derived distillate fraction. This invention is also directed to a wormgear lubricant comprising an isomerized Fischer-Tropsch distillate fraction and between 2 and 50 weight percent thickener.
Patent GB-2416142-A (GB)
Title: A sander with dust extraction means
Inventor: LIN KUN YI
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: A sander device includes a platform 20 having an orifice 29, a chamber (24, fig 4) and one or more apertures 25 formed in an outer surface and communicating with the chamber. A rotatable sander member 31 is extended through the orifice of the platform, for being driven to abrade or polish or sand objects, and to generate sand dusts. The aperture of the platform is arranged to allow the sand dusts to be drawn or vacuumed into the chamber via the aperture of the platform. A base (10, fig 1 has a bracket 21 for rotatably supporting the sander member. A plate 40 may be secured to the platform and has an opening aligned with the orifice of the platform, for receiving the sander member.
Patent GB-2425723-A (GB)
Title: Expandable footrest support for wheelchair
Inventor: BATTY DAVID OLIVER
IPC: A61G5/12
Filed: 2005-05-07
Abstract: A wheelchair (not shown) is provided with a footrest that may contain a swivel type pivot mount. The footrest may be comprised of a plurality of engaging members, (1, 3 and 4) that move with respect to each other. These support means may be expanded or contracted to suit the occupants foot size. The support means move on support struts (2). The footrests are adjustable for width or length. A smaller version of the footrest is shown in Figure 3 where only 2 engaging members (1 and 4) are used. Adjustable toe straps may be used to locate and hold the foot within the rest (Fig 4). The footrest may be made from steel, plastic or aluminium. The support plate may be retrofitted to an existing wheelchair.
Patent GB-2427357-A (GB)
Title: Carpet underlay
Inventor: O'CONNELL JOHN
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: A carpet underlay is provided in sheet form, the underlay comprising elements of fibrous material packed and bonded together to form a porous structure defining pathways from one face to the other for passage of air. Preferably, thin sheets 11, 12 of a porous material are applied to at least one surface of the underlay and the elements of the fibrous material comprise long, substantially continuous, strands or filaments coiled or otherwise compressed and bonded together. The fibrous material may comprise a rubber-based compound for example from scrap vehicle tyres. The underlay may have a central core 10 formed of randomly orientated fibres (20, fig. 2) or the core may be formed from loops or coils of coir (30, fig. 3), preferably intertwined. The thin sheets may be paper or open weave hessian material 11, 12 and the fibrous material may be bonded together by a polymeric bonding agent such as natural rubber or polyurethane. The underlay is suitable for use with underfloor heating systems.
Patent GB-2428013-A (GB)
Title: Playing card with RFID tag and a method of televising a card game
Inventor: MORETTI KEVAN
IPC: A63F1/02
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: Each card 10 of a set of playing cards comprises a front layer 301 showing the value of the card, an opaque backing layer 303, and an electronic memory unit 302 sandwiched between the front and backing layers, the memory unit having a wireless data communications facility. The memory unit may comprise a radio frequency identifier tag, and may store the value of the card in electronic form. The memory unit may have a thickness less than 50 microns, and the exterior of the card may have a transparent plastic coating. The playing cards may include a second electronic memory unit between the front and backing layers, which also has a wireless data communications facility. A method of televising a card game is also disclosed (see fig. 4), including the steps of providing a set of such playing cards, wirelessly accessing the value data held in the memory unit(s), generating visual information about the playing card(s) based on the accessed data, and broadcasting a live image of the card game including the visual information. A table for use in such a televised card game is also disclosed, comprising player stations each having an associated reader for accessing data stored in the memory units.
Patent GB-2431083-A (GB)
Title: Pet enclosure
Inventor: THRAVES STUART
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: The enclosure 10 comprises a fish tank, a control module 16 and partitions and toys 74, 76, 78, 80, which can be used to decorate the inside of the tank 12. An LCD 54 displays information associated with the fish and use of the enclosure 10, and memorable data input by a user, for example a child. The module may include a LCD screen, a plurality of different coloured lights and means to generate an audible signal. The module may further comprise a keypad and a printed circuit board. Lighting means for the tank may also be provided.
Patent GB-2417458-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose workbench
Inventor: WIGHTMAN DONALD ARTHUR
IPC: B25H1/04
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-purpose workbench (10; 110) comprising a base unit (12; 112) and an upper unit (14; 114), the upper unit having a clamping means (64, 66; 164) for clamping a work piece. The base unit and the upper unit each have a working platform (32, 30; 130) and are separable from each other. When separated the base unit and upper unit are of substantially equal height so that they can provide a pair of sawhorses/tressles or an enlarged working platform. The base unit and upper unit each have a number of treads (30, 92, 32, 46; 130), with the working platforms providing at least one of the treads on each unit. Together the units can be used as a stepladder, and separately as stepping stools. The workbench also includes a removable toolbox (34).
Patent GB-2422726-A (GB)
Title: Thermally conductive cover with cooling liquid
Inventor: MALONE CHRISTOPHER G
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2006-01-18
Abstract: Apparatus for cooling a heat producing component 300 including a thermally conductive cover 306 coupled/in contact with the heat producing component via a single interface 308and a cooling liquid 316 in direct contact with the thermally conductive cover. The cover 306 may be a cold plate or a thermal spreader and the component 300 may be a semiconductor die, wherein the cover 306 occupies the same footprint as the component 300. Also claimed is an apparatus with a cold plate and a heat spreader wherein the cold plate has an attachment area and an open area, the attachment area couples the cold plate to the heat spreader and the open area is an aperture to allow cooling liquid to directly contact the heat spreader. Also claimed are methods for cooling heat producing components.
Patent GB-2434999-A (GB)
Title: Discharge horn for a fire extinguisher
Inventor: WARD STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: B05B1/34
Filed: 2006-02-10
Abstract: There is provided a discharge horn 2 for a fire extinguisher (1, Fig 1) the discharge horn 2 comprising an opened-ended hollow member 10, one end 12 of which is suitable for connection to a fire extinguisher (6, 1) and at least one element 20 extending into the hollow member 10 from a wall of the hollow member, the element extending along at least a proportion of the length of the hollow member for directing a fluid flow through the discharge horn. Horn 2 may have numerous different profiles including rectangular, elliptical and triangular.
Patent GB-2436610-A (GB)
Title: Light redirection device
Inventor: TRAYNOR PAUL
IPC: F21V5/00
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: The invention comprises a light redirection device 4c for improving evenness and uniformity of light from fittings by means of redirecting a proportion of the lamp flux, resulting in reduced dark spots and shadows at the lamp ends and intersections where lamps are mounted in continuous arrays. The light redirection device 4c is positioned over or in front of a lamp source at its end regions and redirects the light by refraction via lenses.
Patent GB-2424788-A (GB)
Title: Image display device
Inventor: FUKAISHI KEI
IPC: G02B30/27
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: An image display device displays a two-dimensional image in a wider space, without crosstalk. Light from left 112 and right 114 light sources is polarised 122, 124 in orthogonal directions, condensed by lens 130 onto micropatterned retarders 140 comprising horizontal retarding sections 144, that rotate the polarisation by 90 degrees, and non-retarding sections 142, that maintain the polarisation. Liquid crystal polarisers 150, 170 are orthogonally polarised and transmit or cut off light. An imaging section 160 contains left 162 and right 164 image forming regions that correspond to the retarding 144 and non-retarding 142 sections of liquid crystal panel 140. Lenticular lens 180 spreads light in a vertical direction. Viewing angle controller 200 directly transmits light when incident below a critical angle and scatters it when incident above this angle.
Patent GB-2425300-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispensing system with adaptive energy management
Inventor: COOKE JOHN CHARLES
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A beverage dispensing system for preparing and dispensing beverage portions in response to an operator instruction, the system comprising: a control system including an operator interface for inputting beverage dispensing instructions; a beverage making apparatus for making a beverage in response to a command from the control system; and a water supply apparatus for providing water to the beverage making apparatus at a beverage preparation temperature above or below ambient temperature, said water supply apparatus comprising a water heating or cooling apparatus having a plurality of heating or cooling power modes, said plurality of power modes having different levels of power consumption for heating or cooling; and said control system being adapted to calculate a frequency of said dispensing instructions received, and to switch the water heating or cooling apparatus between a lower and a higher power mode in accordance with the frequency of operator instructions. Also provided is a water supply apparatus for use in such beverage dispensing systems, and methods of operation of such water supply apparatus.
Patent GB-2439310-A (GB)
Title: Fermentation residuals from genetically-modified microorganisms
Inventor: DAVID PETER R
IPC: A23K10/38
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: A method of fermentation yields a first product, such as ethanol for biofuel, and a fermentation residual used, for example, as animal feed, using a microorganism that has been modified so as to yield a residual with increased value, and in particular increased nutritional content. Genetically modified micro-organisms capable of producing a primary product such as ethanol, and a nutritionally-enhanced residual are provided, together with a vector encoding a polypeptide comprising essential amino acids for domestic animals, induced when the fermentation reaction is at least 50% complete. For example, the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is transformed with the lysine-rich proline-specific endopeptidase from Flavobacterium meningosepticum, under the control of the glucose-repressible promoter from the yeast alcohol dehydrogenase 2 gene (ADH2). The fermentation residuals may be used for complete animal feeds or nutritional supplements.
Patent GB-2436228-A (GB)
Title: Measuring transient electromagnetic components to perform geosteering while drilling
Inventor: CRUZ ROGER
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A method of using an electromagnetic induction instrument in a borehole in an earth formation comprises changing a current through a transmitter on the instrument and inducing transient currents in the formation, receiving a temporal signal resulting from the induced current in at least one receiver on the instrument, said received temporal signal including effects of the conductive body of the instrument, and determining from a reference signal and the temporal signal a distance to an interface in the formation, the determination being substantially unaffected by the conductive body. Apparatus includes the conductive borehole instrument and processing means for determining the distance. The method and apparatus may be used to control drilling direction of a BHA. The reference signal is one measured in a homogenous medium.
Patent GB-2449680-A (GB)
Title: Gas pressure regulator
Inventor: WEINERT INGO
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A gas pressure regulator incorporates a switching shaft 26 for controlling admission of high pressure gas into the pressure regulator. A high pressure gauge (38, Fig. 2) is integrated in the switching shaft 26. The pressure gauge 38 has a scale S graduated to represent a remaining gas reserve in a gas container on which the regulator is mounted.
Patent GB-2449896-A (GB)
Title: Bottle neck card or envelope holder
Inventor: CARTER JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: A tag which can be looped over the neck of a bottle, such as a wine bottle, features a slot or adhesive pad, to which an item such as a greetings card can be attached. In this way, a bottle of wine given as a gift, can be accompanied by an appropriate greetings card.
Patent GB-2440261-A (GB)
Title: Rotary crushing apparatus with polygonal drum
Inventor: GILLEECE JOHN
IPC: B02C4/34
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: A rotary crushing apparatus 10 comprises feeding mechanisms 12 for feeding material to a crusher. The crusher comprises a rotatable polygonal drum (50, fig.2) and at least one crushing plate (62, 64, fig.2) in operative association with the drum (50, fig.2) to crush said material therebetween. The crushing plates (62, 64, fig.2) are pivotable towards and away from the drum (50, fig.2). A first feeding mechanism comprises a conveyor 30, a second feeding mechanism comprising a hopper 40. The crushing apparatus 10 is intended for crushing concrete. Multiple feeding mechanisms 30, 40 allow for different forms of concrete to be crushed e.g. concrete slabs or concrete aggregate.
Patent GB-2451280-A (GB)
Title: Colour print cartridge having a single block of hydrophobic foam material
Inventor: RITTGERS JON
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: A colour print cartridge comprises an ink housing 100 having a single interior compartment 250. A print head 160 mounted at the base of the housing in fluid communication with the interior of the compartment via a plurality of passageways 174, 180 in the base each having an entrance in the compartment. A single compressed block 252 of hydrophobic foam material is inserted under compression into the compartment immediately above the passageway entrances. A plurality of differently coloured inks are injected into the block via respective needles 192, each ink filling a respective passageway 174, 180 and a respective region 194, 196 of the foam block 252 above the passageway. The differently coloured inks occupy noncontiguous regions within the block.
Patent GB-2446900-A (GB)
Title: Braking system for a stroller
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 2007-10-15
Abstract: Braking system for a stroller utilizes an actuator 31,41,51 to move two brakes 35,45,55 close to an axis to unlock the rear wheels of the stroller and away from the axis to lock the rear wheels. Each brake comprises a long arm 351, 451, 55. The brakes are disposed at the opposite sides of the axis. When the actuator is driven to rotate about the axis, the brakes move around the axis to have axial movement close to or away from the axis. Three separate embodiments are disclosed in figures 1-8, 9-13 and 14-21 respectively. The first embodiment uses a spiral cam/arc grooves (311, fig 5) to actuate the brakes. The second embodiment uses a rotator 43 to actuate the brakes. The third embodiment uses a spring (57, fig 17) loaded gear (562, fig 20) to ensure the brakes are fully applied or fully released.
Patent GB-2446288-A (GB)
Title: Liquid agrochemical composition containing a hydrophobic agrochemical active compound
Inventor: KOZUKI YUMIKO
IPC: A01N25/02
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: There is provided a liquid agrochemical composition which comprises 0.5 to 30% by weight of one or more hydrophobic agrochemical active compounds, 1 to 20% by weight of one or more nonionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of a polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene block copolymer and the like, 0 to 10% by weight of one or more anionic surfactants, 6 to 60% by weight of propylene glycol diacetate, and 20 to 75% by weight of 1,3-dimethy1- 2-imidazolidinone.
Patent GB-2446292-A (GB)
Title: Feature or bonus game controller for gaming machines
Inventor: STERGIDES JOHN
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: Gaming apparatus comprises amusement or gaming machines 1, 2, N-1, N and control unit 10 operatively connected to the machines. Each machine is able to access the control unit under prescribed conditions, with the control unit communicating play of a feature game and its outcome to each machine having access. The control unit 11 may include means (not shown) for detecting which machines are in play, means 12, 13 for sending a message to each of the machines in play inviting or allowing participation in a feature game, and means 15, associated with timer 16, for activating the sending means, with the detecting means determining whether sufficient machines are in use such that sending means 12, 13 may be activated when initiated by timer 16. Sending means 12, 13 may activate a program in each machine causing the machine to enable play of a selected bonus game. Timer means 16 may activate at random, quasi-random, or irregular intervals, e.g. cycles longer or shorter than 24 hours such that the same sequence of timings does not occur at the same time on different days. The bonus game may comprise a series of games with performance in a game determining participation in a subsequent game of the series.
Patent GB-2446309-A (GB)
Title: Assay device and method
Inventor: LOWE PHILLIP
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: An assay method and device can perform at least one (e.g., at least two) assays on a single aliquot of a sample liquid. The device can mix a sample liquid with assay reagents including magnetically susceptible particles. The device is configured to create a sample liquid-air interface with the sample liquid. The magnetically susceptible particles can be located (via an applied magnetic field) at the liquid-air interface when a second liquid contacts the interface to form a liquid-liquid interface. The magnetic particles travel across the liquid-liquid interface to the second liquid. The magnetically susceptible particles are configured to transport an analyte across the interface into the second liquid. An assay for the analyte is performed in the second liquid. An assay for another analyte can also be performed in the sample liquid.
Patent GB-2459901-A (GB)
Title: Mesh basket for cooking food
Inventor: UNWIN GUY DARELL
IPC: A21B3/13
Filed: 2008-05-08
Abstract: A basket for cooking food is constructed from a sheet of flexible temperature resistant mesh, with corners formed by folding the mesh and connecting adjacent sides by means of a helical spring. The mesh may be made of glass fibre coated a fluoropolymer or a fluorosilicone.
Patent GB-2453206-A (GB)
Title: Temperature sensitive oil valve for scroll compressor motor protector
Inventor: UPADHYE HARSHAL
IPC: F04C18/02
Filed: 2008-08-21
Abstract: A scroll compressor is provided with an oil bleed valve 50 in a fixed scroll 30 mounted in a housing so as to separate suction and discharge chambers. The valve, e.g. poppet 68 with a stem 70, selectively communicates the discharge chamber with the suction chamber via a passage 66 in the fixed scroll and selectively allows a flow of hot oil through a passage and onto a safety shutoff switch for an electric motor. The valve operates once a threshold temperature is reached by a pair of bimetal discs 74 which snap between a non-operating position and a valve operating position. The valve is positioned at a low point on the fixed scroll where oil will accumulate.
Patent GB-2452613-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust Treatment System with Catalyzed Coating on the Inner Wall of the Exhaust Pipe
Inventor: WARNER JAY V
IPC: B01D53/90
Filed: 2008-09-03
Abstract: An exhaust treatment system 10 for an internal combustion engine 16 comprising an exhaust tube 12, an injector 26 for injecting chemical species into an exhaust stream 18 and a catalyst 24, wherein the inner wall of the exhaust tube is coated with a catalytic coating 30. The coating 30 extends along the inner wall, along an outward taper 27 to the catalyst 24. The catalyst 24 could be an SCR (selective catalytic reduction) catalyst and/or a DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) with a DPF (diesel particulate filter). The injector 26 injects chemical species such as urea into the exhaust stream. In the preferred embodiment the catalytic coating on the inner wall reacts with the injected urea in the exhaust stream prior to the stream reaching the SCR catalyst and accelerates the rate of urea hydrolysis to ammonia and reduces the urea crystalline formation on the inner walls of the exhaust tube 12. The exhaust tube may also comprise a mixer 28 which may be positioned either upstream or downstream of the injector 26.