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Patent GB-2401779-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus with hand held applicator
Inventor: KASPER GARY A
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2002-01-17
Abstract: A hand-held nozzle 100 is attached to the end of a vacuum and fluid delivery hose (16, see figure 1) of an upright deep cleaner. The nozzle 100 includes a reservoir 110 to contain a solution to be applied to a surface. When a solution delivery system of the deep cleaner (10) is pressurized, water from the deep cleaner clean water tank is routed through the hose (16) to the hand-held nozzle 100. The water is routed through a venturi valve 150 connected to the reservoir 110, which draws the solution to the valve 150 to mix with the water stream. The resultant mixture flows from the hand-held nozzle 100 for application to a surface being treated. One embodiment of the cleaning apparatus mixes water with a protectant and a further embodiment of the cleaning apparatus has a liquid dispensing system and a liquid recovery system.
Patent GB-2407274-A (GB)
Title: Earplug and apparatus with the earplugs
Inventor: HUANG FU-SHENG
IPC: A61F11/12
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: An earplug (3) has an open inserting end (32), an open inlet end (31), a cover (34), a hollow body (33), a soft sheath (36), a tube (38) and a sound-processing unit (4). The sound passes through the open inlet end (31), is processed by the sound-processing unit (4) and then passes into an ear canal. Alternatively, RF (Radio Frequency) signals pass through the open inlet end (31) and are processed by the sound-processing unit (4), and then radio signals pass into the ear canal. The soft sheath (36) has a through hole (364). The tube (38) is mounted through the through hole (364) in the soft sheath (36) and allows the open inserting end (32) to communicate with the ambient air. Furthermore, the soft sheath (36) and the tube (38) are replaceable to conform to sanitary standards.
Patent GB-2408253-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing measured batches of liquid
Inventor: BEAUMONT KEVIN JOHN
IPC: G01F15/00
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: Apparatus which can dispense batches of any quantity with great precision and is easy to clean comprises a tank 30 containing liquid at a substantially constant pressure for supply to a batch dispensing on/off valve 44 by way of a digital mass flow meter 42, and a computer 48 for controlling the valve in accordance with a soft-ware programme and with information received from the meter. The tank is pressurised by the controlled supply or release of gas through a valve 36. The computer interacts with the valve 44 and the meter 42 by way of electro-pneumatic interfaces 50.
Patent GB-2408582-A (GB)
Title: MRI system utilizing supplemental static field-shaping coils
Inventor: HAVENS TIMOTHY J
IPC: G01R33/3875
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging system (10) includes a superconducting magnet (14) that generates a static magnetic field. A gradient coil assembly (50) with an associated patient bore enclosure (18) and a gradient coil (52) that generates a gradient magnetic field in the patient bore (18). A static field-shaping coil (11) resides between the superconducting magnet (14) and the patient bore (18) and supplements the static magnetic field. Cooling of coil 11 may be by use of a coolant vessel or by conduction (Fig 2) non-metalic or composite materials may be used for housing 24 to reduce eddy currents. Stainless steel tubing may be used in the embodiment of Fig 2.
Patent GB-2411680-A (GB)
Title: A connection for tubulars
Inventor: BAUGH JOHN L
IPC: E21B17/043
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: A connection, for use in joining tubulars, comprises at least two seals 17, 17' protruding from an outer surface of a pin 10 or an inner surface of a box 12. The seals 17, 17' define an enclosed annular cavity 36 when the pin 10 and box 12 are joined. The cavity 36 traps atmospheric pressure such that when the connection is subsequently lowered downhole, hydrostatic pressure acts on the box 12 pushing it toward the pin 10. The movement due to hydrostatic pressure brings an inner surface of the box 12 into a locking engagement with an outer surface of the pin 10. The inner surface of the box 12 and/or the outer surface of the pin 10 may have undergone surface treatment to promote the locking engagement during radial expansion. The surface treatment may comprise a number of projections.
Patent GB-2410585-A (GB)
Title: Metering funds debit and credit for multi use
Inventor: MATTERN JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: A method and System for using a postal meter to pay for services other than postage. This can include funding the postal meter from a postal data center, establishing a communication channel between the postal meter and a host server, accessing a services/products purchase menu through the post server, selecting one or more services/products for purchase, debiting funds from the postal meter for the services/product purchased, adjusting a postal account associated with the postal meter with the funds debited from the postal meter for the services/product purchase, and reallocating the recredited funds to an account associated with the services/products purchased.
Patent GB-2418308-A (GB)
Title: A CMOS output driver using charge recycling
Inventor: GONZALEZ JASON
IPC: H03K19/0185
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A CMOS switching circuit (30) that includes a charge reservoir (40, 42) and a multiplexer (36) connected to the charge reservoir (40, 42). The multiplexer (36) receives control signals from a delay line (34) and a control signal line (32), and it delivers a switching signal to an output terminal (44). A first set of signals delivered to the control terminals (48, 50) of the multiplexer (36) causes the charge reservoir (40, 42) to deliver charge to the output terminal (44), and a second set of signals delivered to the control terminals (48, 50) causes charging of the charge reservoir (40, 42). With the charge reservoir (40, 42), charge from falling signals is conserved and used to help rising signals at the output (44), reducing the power required to provide an output switching signal.
Patent GB-2418236-A (GB)
Title: Floating calliper disc brake
Inventor: MAEHARA TOSHIFUMI
IPC: F16D55/226
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A floating calliper disc brake comprises a support member/ carrier 3a fixed to a vehicle body, a pair of pads 10a,b disposed at both axial sides of a rotor 1, said support member having a pair of circumferentially separated arm portions 8,9, a calliper 2a disposed between said arm portions and supported by the pads. Supporting means is provided between the pads for supporting the calliper movably in the axial direction of the rotor, and attachably and detachably to the support member. The calliper may comprise a bridge portion 23 having an aperture 24, a claw portion 13 and an actuating cylinder 12. Supporting means may comprise guide pins 26 spanning the aperture and going through holes 22 in the pads and holes 25,42 in the calliper, or C-shaped cross-section holding member 81 (see fig. 19) engaging T-shaped sections 21a on the pads, held in place by a locking member 86.
Patent GB-2418666-A (GB)
Title: Insect desiccation-resistance genes and uses thereof
Inventor: KIKAWADA TAKAHIRO
IPC: C07K14/435
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: Late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins and the genes encoding them from the insect Polypedium vanderplanki are disclosed. These LEA genes, termed pvLEA2, pvLEA2 and pvLEA3 play a role in cryptobiosis. Also disclosed are methods for conferring desiccation resistance to a cell or organism comprising expression one or more of these genes in a host cell.
Patent GB-2430313-A (GB)
Title: Identifiable electrical plug
Inventor: LAW ALEXANDER JAMES
IPC: H01R13/717
Filed: 2005-09-14
Abstract: An appliance plug has a distinguishing feature so that the plug for a particular appliance can easily be identified. The plug 1 may have an illuminated panel 2 having a diagram 3 of the appliance on it, lit by an LED or a fluorescent means. Alternatively, the plug may have a coloured portion, a programmable screen, a manufacturer's logo, a raised portion, Braille or a means of conveying audio.
Patent GB-2430316-A (GB)
Title: Indicating that a rechargeable power supply of a portable device should be charged
Inventor: POWER DONALD
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: An apparatus 300 for indicating that a rechargeable power supply of a portable device (510, fig. 5) should be charged comprises means 340 for determining whether a portable device is located in an area where it may be charged, means 360 for determining the charge level of the rechargeable power supply, and means 390 for indicating that the portable device needs to be charged in dependence on the power level and location of the device. The means for determining whether the device is in an area where it may be charged may comprise GPS, Wi-fi (RTM), Bluetooth (RTM), or RFID technology. The portable device may be a laptop computer, a mobile phone, a camera or a personal stereo.
Patent GB-2424597-A (GB)
Title: Rock climbing apparatus
Inventor: WU YU FENG
IPC: A63B9/00
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A rock climbing apparatus including a support stand 1 on which a main body frame 2 is mounted. The main body frame 2 has two lateral columns 21, several transverse support beams (212 Figure 4) and several longitudinal support columns (213) built between the lateral columns 21 to serve as a support skeleton. A rotary mechanism 3 is arranged in the main body frame 2, including at least two chains (31) in parallel to the length of the main body frame 2, multiple transverse slats 32 in parallel to the width of the main body frame 2 and a power supply 33 for driving the chains (31) to circularly revolve. The longitudinal support columns (213) of the main body frame 2 are arranged in a position where the chains (31) are positioned. Each longitudinal support column (213) has a rib rail (216 Figure 6) whereby the link shafts (312) of the chains (31) are slidably leant on the rib rail (216). The transverse slats 32 are fixed on the chains (31) and immediately adjacent to each other. The chains (31) are positioned near the middle of the transverse slats 32. The transverse slats 32 can circularly revolve along the lateral columns 21. Several rocks 4 are locked on one face of each transverse slat 32 distal from the chains (31) for a user to climb.
Patent GB-2435033-A (GB)
Title: Device for preventing incorrect fuelling
Inventor: WELLS MARK
IPC: B60K15/00
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A device for preventing the introduction of a first conduit into a second conduit comprises an insert (3) for preventing the introduction of an undesirable conduit (2) into a conduit (1) having a larger diameter than the undesirable conduit (2). The insert (3) is preferably of the same size and shape as the undesirable conduit (2). The insert (3) may thus allow introduction of a conduit smaller than the undesirable conduit (2) through a hollow interior of the insert (3). The insert (3) may allow insertion of a conduit (4) having a diameter larger than the undesirable conduit (2). The insert (3) is envisaged for use in the neck (1) of a diesel fuel tank in order to prevent insertion of an unleaded petrol nozzle (2).
Patent GB-2422711-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus For Supporting A Mobile Electronic Display System
Inventor: JORDAN KEITH
IPC: G09F21/02
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: An apparatus (1) for supporting a mobile electronic display system. The mobile electronic display system includes a display element (11) and a power source. In use a wearable computer (4) controls operation of the display element (11). The apparatus (1) comprises a relatively rigid support frame, a relatively soft cushion member (9), and a cover (10) for the support frame. The support frame is suitable for being worn by a person to support the mobile electronic display system. The support frame (8) comprises a front support frame part located at the front of the wearer, a rear support frame part located at the rear of the wearer, a first bearing member extending over a first shoulder of the wearer, and a second bearing member extending over a second shoulder of the wearer.
Patent GB-2427082-A (GB)
Title: Conduit entry having a seal
Inventor: PINEAUD NICOLAS
IPC: H02G15/04
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A conduit entry comprises a body 10 with an internal passage and at least one screw cap 20 with a pierced base through which the cable is run and a skirt 21 which screws onto a thread of the body, with a sealing ring 70 provided on the external surface of the body in order to seal the interface between, the body and the skirt of said cap. This ring 70 has a part 72 lodged between the skirt and the external surface of the body in a converging zone 12 such that screwing the skirt 21 onto the body 10 forces said part so that it is radially compressed. The sealing ring 70 preferably has a shoulder which abuts the peripheral edge of the screw cap 20. Preferably a ring 40 for internally sealing the cable has a conical funnel-shaped part 42 formed on said base and terminates in a cylindrical sleeve part. The funnel-shaped part 42 has a wall with a thickness which decreases from the base to the sleeve.
Patent GB-2439581-A (GB)
Title: Multi-panel data input device enabling rotational input strokes
Inventor: DRESSEL MARK STEPHEN
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: A data input device (18) comprises an interface (10) having three or more selectable panels (12) disposed around a fixed point (14), of which some panels (12) may be selected in a stroking motion e.g. by a finger or stylus. Rotationally sequential selection of panels (12), clockwise or anti-clockwise, around a fixed point (14) corresponds to a data input code, unique selections corresponding to specific input codes. The input codes may correspond to ASCII or ANSI codes. The selected code may be dependent on the selection speed. Preferably the device comprises a plurality of selectable panels (12) arranged around a plurality of fixed points (14), for example nine panels around four points. The panels (12) may comprise raised areas or grooves to guide the stylus and provide feedback. The device (18) facilitates a compact arrangement and as well as increasing data input speed may reduce repetitive strain injuries.
Patent GB-2427905-A (GB)
Title: Quick release connector for mixing paddle
Inventor: DAI YOUJUN
IPC: B01F35/60
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: A connector for connecting a mixing paddle 6 to the driving shaft 23 of a mixer comprises a clamping member 22 and a locking pin 26. The clamping member 22 has a chamber for receiving fixing member 25 which surrounds the spindle 7 of the mixing paddle. Clamping member 22 has an oblique slot 220 which engages the locking pin, and causes the pin 26 to move radially when there is relative axial movement between the clamping member 22 and the fixing member 25. The fixing member is biased by spring 24 into a locked position in which the pin 26 engages with circumferential groove 27 of the spindle 7. The clamping member can be moved by hand to allow insertion or removal of the mixing paddle. A sleeve 21 surrounds the assembly to retain the locking pin and to prevent entry of dust.
Patent GB-2429866-A (GB)
Title: A portable storage device for recording and playing back data
Inventor: TAN HENRY
IPC: G11B7/00
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a device for recording and playing back audio/video signals. A portable storage device (11) has mounted thereon a portable storage device connector (13) of a first type adapted to transfer audio/video signals of a first type (15). A first audio/video system (17) has a first audio/video system connector (19) of the first type for directly connecting to the portable storage device connector (13) to exchange audio/video signals of the first type (15) between the portable storage device (11) and the first audio/video system (17) to record and playback audio/video signals of the first type (15). A second audio/video system (21) receives audio/signals of a second type (23). An interface section (25) has an interface section connector (27) of the first type for directly connecting to the portable storage device (11). The interface section (25) converts between the audio/video signals of the first (15) and second type (23), and exchanges the signals of the first and second type between the first audio/video system (17) and the second audio/video system (21) through the interface section connector (13) of the first type and a signal connection (29) between the interface section (25) and the second audio/video system (21).
Patent GB-2455485-A (GB)
Title: An electric shock victim recovery device
Inventor: JACKSON IAN MICHAEL
IPC: A62B99/00
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: An electric shock victim recovery device (1) comprises an elongate shaft (3) mounting a handle (11) at a proximal end and a victim-engaging means (5) adjacent a distal end, at least the handle being electrically insulated from the victim-engaging means such that the victim-engaging means comprises an open-mouthed victim body embracing unit (5) formed from a pair of spaced-apart (7, 9) arms projecting substantially orthogonally from the elongate shaft, one (9) of the pair of spaced-apart arms having a substantially straight portion terminating in an arcuate portion. The use of such an open-mouthed victim body embracing unit provides for safe and efficient movement of a victim of an electric shock away from the source of the shock.
Patent GB-2441563-A (GB)
Title: Elecronic license plate display
Inventor: DANCE RONNY
IPC: G09F9/35
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: A license plate system for a vehicle and trailer comprises a license plate 13 for attachment in use to a trailer, the plate having an adjustable display portion 16 for displaying a registration number and a registration number signal transmitter for sending a signal indicative of the desired registration number from the vehicle to the license plate for display on the adjustable display portion. The display 16 may be a liquid crystal display. The signal transmitter may be wireless, such as a radio transmitter.
Patent GB-2441769-A (GB)
Title: An orientation device for water current power generating apparatus
Inventor: LIMITED TIDAL GENERATION
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: A water current generating device consisting of a main body (3) and a horizontal axis rotor (5) is attached by a mechanical connection (2) to a fixed support structure (1). Under the action of one or more hydrodynamic thrusters (4) the main body of the turbine is rotated about a desired axis of rotation to face the oncoming current flow, especially when the direction of the tide is changing. The mechanical connection incorporates an appropriate degree of freedom to allow this reorientation to take place and clamping means to lock the body after re-orientation.
Patent GB-2427609-A (GB)
Title: Hydrophilic cross-linked polymeric membranes and sorbents
Inventor: VANE LELAND
IPC: C08L29/02
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: Hydrophilic cross-linked polymeric membranes, when prepared according to the process of the present invention, are unique in character in as much as the steady state permeability of the membrane has been altered by blending and cross-linking polyalkyl amines and polyalcohols. To obtain desired results, the compositions must contain at least 10% polyalkyl amines, with preferred amounts of polyalkyl amines in the composition being in excess of 40%, with over 50% polyalkyl amine concentration by weight being most preferred.
Patent GB-2428485-A (GB)
Title: Bi-directional dual chamber orifice fitting
Inventor: LOGA THOMAS HENRY
IPC: G01F1/42
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a bi-directional dual chamber orifice fitting comprising a body with a chamber in fluid communication with a flow bore. The fitting also comprises an orifice supported by an orifice plate carrier that is selectably disposable in the bore. In the preferred embodiments, the lower chamber includes two passageways connecting the chamber to the flow bore. One passageway is located on either side of the orifice plate. Each passageway may also be equipped with a check valve to permit flow in only one direction through the passageway. In operation, the passageway on the upstream side of the orifice would allow fluid to flow into the lower chamber while the passageway on the downstream side would prevent flow back into the flow bore.
Patent GB-2436620-A (GB)
Title: Inductive Position Encoder
Inventor: LEE ROBIN
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: An inductive position encoder is described having first and second members which are relatively moveable over a measurement path, a magnetic device mounted on the first member; a plurality of first windings mounted on the second member; and a second winding. The magnetic device is operable to interact with the windings such that upon the energisation of either the second winding or the first windings, there is generated a plurality of sensor signals each being associated with a respective one of said first windings and varying with the relative position between said magnetic device and the associated first winding and hence with the relative position between said first and second members. Additionally, the plurality of first windings are arranged along said measurement path so that the sensor signals vary substantially in accordance with a predetermined Gray code. The position encoder is preferably a rotary position encoder. Use of the position encoder in an odometer is described.
Patent GB-2445179-A (GB)
Title: Release matrices for insect attractants
Inventor: AL-ZAIDI SHAKIR MAHMOOD
IPC: A01N25/18
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: An insect pheromone release matrix formed from a cup 12 of permeable material having a wall with inner and outer faces. The wall is loaded with pheromone and the cup 12 has means for at least restricting pheromone release from its inner face. These means may be a coating applied to the inner face of the cup 12, a liner inserted into the cup 12 or a substance which completely fills the interior of the cup 12, e.g. a plug 18 inserted into the cup 12 or means placed in the cup 12 and where it sets. The pheromone may be loaded into the cup wall using a volatile solvent (fig. 4) or it may be dissolved in an inert carrier 30 which is held between the inner face and the means for restricting pheromone release (fig. 7). A cover 24 which also restricts pheromone release may be located over the open end of the cup 12. The matrix may also be used for other types of insect attractant.
Patent GB-2445591-A (GB)
Title: An emergency run-down unit for a superconducting magnet
Inventor: GEBHARDT MATTHIAS LUDWIG
IPC: G01R33/3815
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A superconducting magnet emergency quench system comprises at least one electrical resistor 15 - 18 associated with a superconducting coil 11 - 14 of a magnet. Electrical energy is supplied to the resistor to generate heat which will start a quench. The electrical energy is supplied from an electricity generator 20 driven by mechanically stored energy. In a further arrangement the electrical energy is supplied to the resistor 15 - 18 from an electricity generator driven directly by manual actuation. Various electric generating arrangements involving a magnetic field and linear or rotational relative movement between certain components of the magnet, piezoelectric material, a permanent magnet and gearing arrangements may be devised. A quench may alternatively be initiated by an externally-introduced object arranged to strike the coil and impart sufficient energy to induce a quench or a jet of gas, at a temperature higher than that of the superconducting coil transition temperature, may be directed on to the said coil. The quench system may be a replaceable single use system or a re-usable system. A frangible member may be used to activate the quench system and a visual indication of the actuation may be provided. The above emergency run-down arrangements for a superconducting magnet may be provided as back-up means to the normal electric mains or battery driven arrangements.