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Patent GB-2429512-A (GB)
Title: A Child Resistant Roll-and-Press Lighter
Inventor: SEWALT CAREL
IPC: F23Q2/34
Filed: 2005-08-25
Abstract: A lighter body (1 fig 1A) has a reservoir of fuel, a burner nozzle (3 fig 1A), a valve 2 for releasing fuel from the reservoir to the burner nozzle, a lever (20 fig 1A) operable to open the valve, and a rotatable wheel assembly (10 fig 1A) including a sparkwheel 12 which cooperates with a flint for igniting the released fuel. The lighter has at least one abutment surface 32, and the lever has at least one counterabutment surface 33 and a pad surface 23 for receiving a user's digit. The abutment surface and the counterabutment surface are normally engaged with each other so as to prevent depression of the pad surface unless a predetermined force is applied, at which they become disengaged. The lighter further includes biasing means which urge the abutment surface and the counterabutment surface into engagement whenever the user's digit is removed from the pad. The counterabutment surface can be arranged on a deformable resilient engaging element (30 fig 1 A), or on a sliding catch housed beneath the lever pad. Alternatively, the lever can be mounted in elongate slots so as to translate and so disengage the abutment and counterabutment surfaces when the predetermined force is applied.
Patent GB-2430612-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled bag with infant seat
Inventor: MCCULLOCH ALASTAIR MICHAEL BRO
IPC: A47D1/10
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A bag 1 with wheels 5 to which an infant can be secured, supported and transported. Preferably the bag 1 includes an integral seat 2 which may be assembled for use and stowed away afterwards. Alternatively the seat 2 may be detachable. The bag handle 7 may form a backrest 4 for the infant and a securing harness 3 may also be provided. The seat 2 and harness 3 may be stored in a pocket. The bag 1 may be portable and may be carried on an aeroplane as hand luggage and used to transport an infant through the airport.
Patent GB-2419162-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for cleaning cooling slot surfaces on a rotor wheel of a gas turbine
Inventor: RONEY ROBERT M
IPC: F01D25/00
Filed: 2005-10-13
Abstract: A cleaning system for the cooling slot surfaces of a gas turbine rotor wheel includes a plurality of generally dovetail-shaped slot blocks (30) having a slot along a radial inner side, an abrasive medium or belt (32) and a backing tube (34). Upon insertion of the blocks into the dovetail slots of a rotor wheel and aligning the block slots with the cooling slots, the abrasive medium (32) and backing tube (34) are inserted in the cooling slot tunnel. The abrasive medium may extend through end feeder blocks. With the backing tube applying pressure radially outwardly against the abrasive medium, back and forth motion applied manually from outboard of the rim of the rotor cleans the surfaces of the cooling slots without dismantling of the rotor.
Patent GB-2438023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the construction of steel framework buildings
Inventor: SIMMONS GARY
IPC: E04G21/14
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: A method of construction comprising locating a track 10 for a mechanical erection working platform (MEWP) 50 within a partial building structure 80. The track is located such that it is supported by said structure and an MEWP is located in engagement with the track such that it can move within the structure in a guided manner. The MEWP is used to access parts of the structure above the height of the track during the installation of framework members 70. Also provided is a track assembly.
Patent GB-2438678-A (GB)
Title: Surface access assembly
Inventor: MILLS BRIAN
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: The surface access assembly, such as a manhole or the like, comprises a frame 12 that defines an opening 28 within which a cover 18 can be received and a removable closure assembly 16 that includes a closure member 30 for closing the opening and a clamping device 32 for clamping the closure member to the frame. The clamping device may comprise a number of arms 34, preferably four, that can be rotated using an actuator between an unlocked position and a locked position where they engage clamping surfaces on the frame. Movement of the arms is preferably limited by stops and an indicator may be provided to show the condition of the clamp device. A seal 14 is preferably included between the closure assembly and the frame. Also claimed is a closure assembly, a frame for a surface access assembly and a method of assembling a surface access assembly.
Patent GB-2444060-A (GB)
Title: Swellable downhole apparatus
Inventor: NUTLEY KIM
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A kit of parts 10 which is assembled to form downhole apparatus comprises a swellable member 12, 14, which expands upon contact with at least one predetermined fluid, and a connector 16, 18, 20. The swellable member has a first mating profile 34 towards a first end and a second mating profile 36 towards a second, opposing end. The connector has a mating profile configured to mate with each of the first and second mating profiles of the swellable member. The connector can therefore be connected to either the first and second ends of the swellable member. The connector may be an end connector 18, 20, or may connect the swellable member to a second swellable member 16. In either case, the connector may define an arresting surface against which the swellable member abuts when expanding. The kit of parts can be adapted to and installed on any well tubular, and may form any of a variety of tools including a well packer, a centraliser or an anchor.
Patent GB-2432857-A (GB)
Title: Conservatory roof
Inventor: THOMSON ANDREW
IPC: E04B7/06
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a conservatory roof constructed against a wall without using tie bars, and comprises an eaves beam 10, a ridge beam 12 and a means 16 for limiting separation of an eaves beam from the wall against which the conservatory is constructed. Means 16 preferably comprises an eaves beam wall plate 16, to secure the eaves beam end to a wall. The wall plate 16 has a profile that generally matches that of the eaves beam 10. Later embodiments relate to a means (100 figures 10-17) for preventing opening up of eaves beam joints; a deflection resistance means (200 figures 18 and 19) for a ridge beam; and a means (300 figures 20, 21, 23-25, 31-33 and 34) for limiting compression forces of a ridge beam onto the wall against which the conservatory is constructed.
Patent GB-2445007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in tone-boost audio circuits
Inventor: MAGRATH ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: H03G5/02
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A tone-boost circuit for boosting a range of frequencies of an input signal without "clipping" of the signal is disclosed comprising an amplifier, a limiter, having at least one pre-determined limiter threshold, a first filter and a signal adder, the signal adder adding the output of the first filter with the original input signal. Further modifications include incorporating a second filter for filtering the input signal before being added to the output of the first filter, a third filter for filtering the input signal before amplification and a dynamic implementation of the amplifier. The circuit may be implemented in analogue or digital and is particularly relevant for bass-boost audio circuits.
Patent GB-2449281-A (GB)
Title: Screw and nut actuator
Inventor: LANGFORD DAVID JOHN
IPC: B64D33/04
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: An actuator 20 comprises a hollow rotatable screw shaft 36, a nut 44 cooperating with the screw shaft 36 such that rotation of the screw shaft 36 whilst the nut 44 is held against rotation results in the nut 44 translating along the screw shaft 36, and a drive member 28 extending into the hollow screw shaft 36 and splined thereto such that rotation of the drive member 28 is transmitted to the screw shall 36. The screw shaft 36 may he supported by housing 40 including a gimbal arrangement 42. The screw shaft 36 and nut 44 may be connected by a ball-screw coupling or a roller-screw coupling and the drive member 28 and screw shaft 36 may be connected by a ball-spline coupling. The actuator may be used to drive a variable air flow fan or VAFN cowl (12 fig 1) relative to a thrust reverser cowl or transcowl (14 fig 1).
Patent GB-2450117-A (GB)
Title: A water- and oxygen-occlusive blister tablet pack
Inventor: CAIRNS GRAHAM
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: A water- and oxygen-occlusive pack enclosing an inert atmosphere (e.g. nitrogen) containing medicinal tablets, wherein the tablets contain buprenorphine or a salt or ester thereof. The pack is preferably a blister pack and is formed from a metallic material such as aluminium foil. The construction of the pack reduces the entry of water and oxygen into the pack, and thus reduces the chemical decomposition of the medicinal tablets. A method of manufacturing the pack is also disclosed, along with additional components which may be included in the buprenorphine tablets.
Patent GB-2442296-A (GB)
Title: Air valve
Inventor: CHANG MING LUNG
IPC: A47C27/10
Filed: 2007-07-05
Abstract: An air valve comprises a first valve 10 having an inlet for high pressure air and a second valve 20 having internal channels (21a, 21b, 21c, Fig. 2) adjacent a surface of the second valve. Distal ends of the channels extend to tubes 22a, 22b, 22c which are connected to air inflation tubes (94a, 94b, 94c, Fig. 3). The second valve 20 is connected to the first valve 10 such that high pressure air enters into the tubes 22a, 22b, 22c through the internal channels and then into the air inflation tubes. A cover plate 40 is provided, opening of which causes high pressure air provided by the first valve to escape at high speed from the second valve, and residual air in the air inflation tubes to escape from the second valve.
Patent GB-2452568-A (GB)
Title: Fabric and fabric laminate
Inventor: STUEBIGER WERNER
IPC: D06M15/643
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: A fabric comprises yarns having interstices 30 between them with average width of greater than 100 micro meters, preferably 150-250 micro meters. The resulting fabric may have an air permeability of 300 1/m2/s. At least one yarn is comprised of voids 60 between multiple fibres which are filled with polymer material 70. Void filling may provide a fabric having water absorption of less than 10%. The polymer material is substantially only located within the voids and may embed the fibres within the yarn's outer surface providing a handle similar to that prior to void filling. The polymer is preferably silicone, non-swelling polyurethane, amorphous perfluoropolymer or mixtures of those materials, and may include agents for mildew resistance, hand altering, viscosity, rheology, flexibility, ultraviolet or radiation absorption, electrical or thermal conductivity, flame retarding and reflectivity. The fabric may be knitted or woven used for clothing. A water-vapour permeable barrier layer which is air and liquid impermeable may be provided adjacent the fabric, and may be joined to the fabric using a discontinuous adhesive layer. The polymer may be added to the voids as a liquid having a viscosity of less than 1000mPa/sec and cured. A method of production is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2453382-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning away build up of biofilm in a glass cleaning apparatus
Inventor: GENTLE ANDREW PAUL
IPC: A47L15/00
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A spray mechanism within a glass cleaning device has a fluid delivery manifold 48 with a nut 40 or sealing ring 42, with a number of slots or apertures, allowing a portion 54 of water or cleaning fluid in the manifold to pass through the apertures, to provide localised cleaning of an area, such as to clean away a local build-up of a biofilm.
Patent GB-2454001-A (GB)
Title: Digital image selection according to predefined policy
Inventor: BENAYAHU ADIEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: A system for digital image selection comprises an interface module adapted to interface 402 with a storage device, for example a digital camera, and to access 404 digital images stored on the device. Control logic reads timestamp data 406 associated with digital images stored on the device and selects, based on a predefined policy 408, digital images for transfer. The images may be transferred to a computer or server. The predefined policy may comprise selecting images not previously transferred, selecting images having the latest timestamp, selecting temporally clustered images or selecting images of a predetermined size range.
Patent GB-2444598-A (GB)
Title: Rasterisation and rendering of graphics primitives
Inventor: NYSTAD JOERN
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A graphics processing platform includes a rasteriser 50 that receives primitives representing an image to be displayed for processing. The rasteriser 50 determines which sets of sampling points of the image include sampling points that are covered by a given primitive, and then generates a fragment for rendering for each set of sampling points found to include a sampling point that is covered by the primitive and passes those fragments to a renderer 51 for rendering. The renderer 51 carries out rendering operations on the fragments that it receives, and stores the rendered fragment data in tile buffers 52. The rendered fragment data is stored in multiple copies in the appropriate sample positions in the tile buffers 52, so as to provide a separate set of fragment data for each individual sample position taken of the image. Each graphics fragment has associated with it information indicating which of the sampling points that the fragment corresponds to are being rendered in common by the fragment.
Patent GB-2444856-A (GB)
Title: Generating power from biomass
Inventor: MARTIN ALASTAIR DOUGLAS
IPC: C10B53/00
Filed: 2007-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to the processing of biomass, particularly but not exclusively poultry litter, to generate energy. A method for generating power from biomass comprises a gasification process involving the gasification of biomass to produce a combustible fuel gas and a power generation process involving combustion of the combustible fuel gas to produce a combustion exhaust gas which is fed to a power generator to generate power and a generator exhaust gas. The method further comprises placing compressed air in thermal contact with the generator exhaust gas to facilitate heat transfer between the compressed air and the generator exhaust gas, and feeding a first portion of compressed air that has thermally contacted the generator exhaust gas to the gasification process to assist in the gasification of the biomass. An alternative method involves using the generator exhaust gas to heat the combustible fuel gas.
Patent GB-2455795-A (GB)
Title: Trolleys with retractable wheel assemblies
Inventor: MARTIN TREVOR NEIL
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A trolley 1 comprises a retractable wheel assembly 3 movable between stored and in-use positions. The wheel assembly 3 comprises an assembly support; at least one wheel arm 35 operably-connected to a wheel hub with a wheel 39; at least one control arm 36,37 operably-connected to the wheel hub 38, for affecting the orientation of the wheel hub with respect to the wheel arm as the retractable wheel assembly is moved between the stored position and the in-use position; and drive means connected to the assembly support and operably-connected to the at least one wheel arm and the at least one control arm, for providing rotation of the at least one wheel arm and at least one control arm about a common axis between the stored position and the in-use position.
Patent GB-2460277-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for improved radiation count measurements
Inventor: JONES MORGAN
IPC: G01T1/17
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: Apparatus for counting a sequence of discrete pulse events comprises a pulse detector, a plurality of shaping amplifier circuits 30a - 30d and a switching means 34. On detecting a first pulse event, the switching means switches the circuitry so that the next event in the sequence is processed in parallel by a different shaping amplifier circuit from the first event thereby avoiding pulse pile-up in the shaping amplifiers when two pulses are received within a short period of time. The pulse detector may be arranged to detect nuclear radiation or X-rays. The apparatus may also be provided with means for identifying when a pulse has peaked and then clamping the pulse to reduce its signal strength substantially to zero, thereby truncating the pulse.
Patent GB-2451955-A (GB)
Title: Electronic illuminated sign with image memory, in particular for emergency escape route indication.
Inventor: KLOCKER BERNHARD
IPC: G08B5/36
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: An electronic illuminated sign 1 comprises an image reproducing unit 2, a storage device for storing image information and a control unit for activating the image reproducing unit on the basis of the stored information. The image reproducing unit may be an LCD, TFT or preferably an OLED display. The storage device preferably holds data of a plurality of images and an interface is provided to select which image is displayed. The interface may be connected to a central control system which is part of a dynamic emergency escape or fire exit route directing system. The sign may include accumulators for power, means for providing emergency lighting, and a system for logging image changes.
Patent GB-2463266-A (GB)
Title: Electronic document reader with substantially transparent rear panel
Inventor: HAYTON CARL
IPC: G02F1/167
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: An electronic document reading device, the device having a front, display surface 12 and a device rear surface 14. The device includes a connector 604, such as a USB connector, mounted on an edge of the device and has a back panel 600 with an exterior surface 600a to provide said rear surface 14 and an interior surface 600b. The back panel 600 may be made of plastic and is substantially transparent, while the interior surface 600b of the back panel 600 is substantially opaque. The back panel 600 has a cut-out for the connector 604 such that a rear surface 14 of the connector 604 is substantially flush with the device rear surface 14 provided by the exterior of the transparent back panel 600, giving the impression of a device thinner than the actual physical thickness of the device. The device preferably comprises an electrophoretic display 104 and a UV filter 102.
Patent GB-2451977-A (GB)
Title: Method for optimal gridding in reservoir simulation
Inventor: COUET BENOIT
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2008-11-11
Abstract: A method is disclosed for performing optimal gridding in reservoir simulation, the method comprising: establishing an optimal coarse grid proxy that can replace all or parts of a fine grid with a coarse grid while preserving an accuracy of a predefined simulation model output, the step of establishing an optimal coarse grid proxy including finding, by using an optimizer, a best fit of a coarse grid output to the output of a training set.
Patent GB-2465576-A (GB)
Title: A portable film scanner with a folding protective screen
Inventor: HSU CHUN-CHIEH
IPC: G02B27/04
Filed: 2008-11-21
Abstract: A portable, hand held scanner and viewer for film pieces or dial. The device has a slide bar (7) for holding film (73) with images, and this bar may be inserted into the device. Pictures are displayed on a liquid crystal display (LCD) or thin film transistor (TFT) screen (221) that is placed in a folding cover (22). Folding cover with screen acts as a protective lid above buttons. Output may be by wire for television (TV) or to a flash memory card.
Patent GB-2463513-A (GB)
Title: Back light unit having optical film support member and liquid crystal display using the same
Inventor: LEE YONGKON
IPC: F21V15/04
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: A backlight unit is provided. The backlight unit comprises: a cover bottom (180): a printed circuit board (PCB) (120) that is supported by the cover bottom (180); a light emitting element (130) that is positioned on the PCB; an optical film layer (150) such as a diffusion layer that is supported by the cover bottom and that is positioned over the PCB; and a supporting member or spacer (140) that is mounted separately from the light emitting element in a surface of the PCB in order to support the optical film layer to prevent it from sagging or drooping. The support member (140) is surface mounted to the PCB.
Patent GB-2471990-A (GB)
Title: A fascia, fascia cover or facing member for items of furniture
Inventor: DICKSON ELIZABETH
IPC: A47B88/00
Filed: 2009-05-15
Abstract: A fascia, fascia cover or facing member 5a adapted to be received on a part of a cabinet or unit, comprises a face portion 15a adapted to cover at least a portion of a face of the part, and at least one means for securing the face portion of the member to the face of the part, wherein the means for securing comprises at least one securing member extending from the face portion, preferably in the form of foldable fixing tabs 25a that extend from a side portion 20a of the fascia and which can be bent over a rear face of the item being covered. The fascia, fascia cover or facing member 5a may be used to cover and reface a drawer front [ 10, Figure 1(b)] , a door or an externally facing panel of the cabinet or unit. The fascia member 5a is preferably formed from a folded blank of stamped material, with side portions 20a and the face portion 15forming a cuboid into which a door or drawer front may be fitted and then secured using tabs 25a. A method of covering a unit with the fascia member is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2459403-A (GB)
Title: Tissue fusion instrument to reduce the adhesion of tissue to its working surfaces
Inventor: MCGREEVY FRANCIS T
IPC: A61B18/08
Filed: 2009-08-12
Abstract: Tissue sticking is substantially reduced or eliminated altogether by smoothing a working surface of a ceramic material or material with a ceramic-like surface microstructure of a tissue fusion instrument to an Ra in the range of less than 0.15 to 0.40 microns. The ceramic material may be aluminum nitride. Reducing or eliminating tissue sticking is particularly advantageous when fusing tissue.
Patent GB-2473462-A (GB)
Title: Fluidic nozzle using Magnus effect
Inventor: HARVEY NEIL WILLIAM
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2009-09-11
Abstract: An energy capture device such as a turbine 10 comprises a toroidal ring 20 which rotates and accelerates flow in the region of the turbine 10 by the Magnus effect. The ring acts as a fluid nozzle or funnel to accelerate and direct the flow onto the rotor, and performance can be controlled by varying the rotational speed. The ring 20 may be segmented or replaced by a two parallel cylinders, or by a polygonal arrangement such as a square (figure 5). The Magnus effect rotor 20 may also be used to reduce fluid velocity during periods of high flow e.g. storms. The rotor 20 may be arranged upstream, downstream, or parallel with the turbine 10.
Patent GB-2474522-A (GB)
Title: Optimising the order to save and restore registers when a pipelined processor receives and returns from interrupts
Inventor: PENTON ANTONY JOHN
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2009-10-19
Abstract: A processor has several registers for storing information. The processor has a separate store for storing the data from the registers. When the register data has to be stored, the processor determines whether any calculations that are currently being carried out will result in data being written to any of the registers which need to be saved. If so, the order in which the registers contents are written to the store is altered so that the result of the calculation will be written to the register before the register contents are written to the store. The data may be written to the store because of a function call, an interrupt or an instruction to store the register values. The store may be another set of registers or may be in main memory. A similar method may be used for restoring data.