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Patent GB-2433416-A (GB)
Title: Interchangeable absorbent towel
Inventor: CHAN TAK CHEONG JOHN
IPC: A42B3/10
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: An interchangeable absorbent towel which comprises thee layers: a waterproof membrane, absorbent middle layer and a nonwoven layer. Preferably the absorbent layer is scented with lemon or peppermint essence. The towel may have an adhesive backing enabling it to be stuck to any article used by humans such as the inner surface of a safety helmet for workers on a building site. The towel may absorb sweat and odours to prolong the life of the helmet or other article and make it more hygienic and may also help to hold it tight. The device may be replaced as required.
Patent GB-2434432-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration unit for packaged beverages
Inventor: EDMONDS CLIVE
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A refrigeration unit for maintaining a packaged beverage at a sub-ambient temperature. The unit comprises a shelf 15 for holding one or more packaged beverages and is adapted to be maintained at a temperature below the ambient temperature. The unit further comprises an insulating layer 13 surrounding the shelf and having a plurality of holes 19 each adapted to receive a packaged beverage (20, figure 2). Insulating plugs 17 may be placed in any apertures not containing a beverage can, bottle etc. The unit may cause a portion of the beverage to freeze, and it may be located either inside or outside of a domestic or retail refrigerator.
Patent GB-2435045-A (GB)
Title: Flammable firelighter cover
Inventor: WALTON NICHOLAS TURNER
IPC: C10L11/00
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: A cover/box made from flammable material for a firelighter which removes the need for kindling. The box is preferably formed from papier-m†ch’ or woodchip and may be approximately 150mm long, 100mm wide and 50mm high. The box has an open base to allow it to be placed over the firelighter, and to form an upward airflow to aid burning. Fuel is place over the box. The box can be used in all solid fuel applications e.g. domestic fires and barbecues.
Patent GB-2435823-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous extracts of cumin and carrots for uro-urgency relief
Inventor: SALIM NURI
IPC: A61P13/00
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: Uro-Urgency-Relief-Plus is a water extract from black cumin and carrots. It is manufactured in sterile conditions. Alcohol is added to give it up to one year's shelf life. The product improves the times required between urinations. It also improves the sexual abilities for the over-sixties and helps in the digestion of some difficult to digest foods such as pulses. Care must be taken to make sure that the alcohol used is suitable for human consumption - it must be devoid of methyl alcohol. The above mentioned improvements do not warrant any decrease in medical care, especially blood tests. In some cases the product may relieve heartburn.
Patent GB-2421638-A (GB)
Title: A thin film resistor device
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: H01C7/00
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A thin-film resistor 606 is formed by first and second contacts 602, 604 being supported on a substrate and depositing a material such as a compliant material preferably a polyimide onto the substrate and between the said contacts; a resistor layer is then formed on top of the compliant material. The material layer is removed. Preferably the compliant material acts as a sacrificial layer as this material is removed preferably by an etching process leaving an air gap between the substrate and resistor layer. Preferably the compliant material has a corrugated surface. A switching device which is hydraulically actuated incorporates the thin film resistor of the type describe above.
Patent GB-2439617-A (GB)
Title: Water distribution system
Inventor: WATKINS CEDRIC
IPC: E03B3/03
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A water distribution system comprises a water butt (10) for collecting rain water and a pump (22) disposed therein. The butt may contain a sensor which activates the pump when a predetermined level of water is reached.
Patent GB-2438899-A (GB)
Title: Concealed vehicle antenna utilizing body panel slot
Inventor: CALLAGHAN PETER
IPC: H01Q13/10
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: A vehicle antenna is concealed by utilizing, an elongated slot normally functioning only for decoration on a metal panel of the vehicle. A basic form of the antenna is a slot antenna in which a wire extends across the slot through or behind an opaque plastic plug fitted in the slot and extending in the plane of the metal panel. Plastic bumper moulding or vehicle trim may have a stem portion that is press-fittable in the slot for retaining the moulding or trim in place on the vehicle, and in such case the stem portion may be a dielectric material to an end of which an antenna element can be fitted.
Patent GB-2436925-A (GB)
Title: Determining positions of towed marine seismic streamers
Inventor: FALKENBERG JON
IPC: H04R1/44
Filed: 2006-08-07
Abstract: A plurality of acoustic transmitters 9, mounted inside the streamers 3, transmit broadband signals having low cross-correlation between the signals of different transmitters. A plurality of acoustic receivers 11, mounted inside the streamers, receive the signals from the transmitters. At least one receiver processor 13 cross-correlates the signals received at the receivers 11 with copies of transmitter signals to determine identities of the transmitters of the received signals and to determine travel times of the received signals. The receiver processors may compensate for Doppler effects. A main processor converts the travel times to distances between the identified transmitters and the receivers and to determine relative positions of the streamers from the distances, preferably by using a trilateration network. The streamers 3 may include sound velocity sensors 17. Also disclosed are tubular piezoelectric transmitters and piezoceramic receivers suitable for use in a system for determining streamer position.
Patent GB-2434226-A (GB)
Title: Hierarchical memory correction system and method
Inventor: THAYER LARRY JAY
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A hierarchical error correction system and method operable with a computer memory system <B>(300).</B> In one embodiment, the memory system <B>(300)</B> comprises a plurality of memory modules (108-1 to 108-N) organized as a number of error correction code (ECC) domains, wherein each ECC domain <B>(400)</B> includes a set of memory modules <B>(402A, 402B)</B>, each memory module comprising a plurality of memory devices. A first error correction engine <B>(106/305A) is</B> provided for correcting device-level errors such as single and multibit errors, for example by chip-kill. A second error correction engine <B>(106/305B)</B> for correcting errors at a memory module level, wherein the first and second error correction engines <B>(106/305A, 106/305A)</B> are operable in association with a memory controller <B>(104/302)</B> operably coupled to the plurality of memory modules (108-1 to 108-N). Redundancy, crc and parity methods are employed in embodiments.
Patent GB-2432610-A (GB)
Title: Gabion with a closed side wall
Inventor: HESELDEN JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: E02D29/02
Filed: 2006-09-27
Abstract: The invention provides a gabion 1 which may be used to protect military or civilian installations from weapons assault or from elemental forces, such as flood waters, lava flows, avalanches, soil instability, slope erosion and the like, the gabion 1 comprising side walls 2, 3 connected together at spaced intervals by partition walls 4, 5, 6, the side walls 2, 3 comprising at least one substantially closed side wall element panel, which acts in use of the gabion to prevent a gabion fill material from falling through the side wall, the said action of the substantially closed side wall element panel being effective without the aid of a gabion lining material.
Patent GB-2434429-A (GB)
Title: Perforating charge comprising a liner having plural portions of different cohesiveness
Inventor: GROVE BRENDEN M
IPC: F42B1/032
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: A perforating charge for use in a wellbore is disclosed comprising an explosive 204 and a liner 216 to be collapsed by detonation of the explosive 204. The liner includes at least a first liner portion 304 and a second liner portion 306 which have different cohesiveness. The first liner portion 304 may contain a powdered metal, and the second liner portion 306 may contain a solid metal. The powdered metal 304 may contribute to a front region 312 of a perforating jet 300 formed by collapse of the liner due to detonation of the explosive 204, and the solid metal 306 may contribute to the tail region 310 of the perforating jet 300. The arrangement is particularly suited for achieving a superior penetration depth.
Patent GB-2430814-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for battery charging
Inventor: JOHNSON TODD W
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: A combination including a battery pack and a battery charger operable to supply a charging current to the battery pack. The battery pack includes a first battery terminal, a second battery terminal, and a battery cell having a present state of charge. The battery cell is coupled to at least one of the first battery terminal and the second battery terminal. The battery pack also includes a battery microcontroller coupled to at least one of the first battery terminal and the second battery terminal. The microcontroller is operable to measure the present state of charge of the battery cell to produce battery cell present state of charge measurements. The battery charger includes a first charger terminal configured to couple to at least one of the first battery terminal and the second battery terminal and a second charger terminal configured to couple to at least one of the first battery terminal and the second battery terminal. The first charger terminal is configured to supply charging current to the battery pack. The battery charger also includes a charger microcontroller coupled to the second charger terminal and operable to receive the battery cell present state of charge measurements from the battery microcontroller. The charger microcontroller is also operable to supply the charging current to the battery pack in pulses, wherein each pulse includes a first time interval where charging current is being supplied to the battery and a second time interval where charging current is being suspended from the battery. The microcontroller is further operable to modify the first time interval of a pulse based at least in part on the battery cell present state of charge measurements received from the battery microcontroller.
Patent GB-2435754-A (GB)
Title: An illuminatable laminate
Inventor: HARVEY STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: H05B33/12
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: An illuminatable laminate comprises a first layer sufficiently transparent for viewing through the layer, a second layer sufficiently transparent for viewing through the layer; one or more regions located between the first and second layer incorporating a layer, which in use, emits light; and supply means connecting said light emitting layer with means to control the illumination of said light emitting layer; characterised in that a tinted layer is provided to substantially block the emission of light beyond the laminate in one direction.
Patent GB-2454175-A (GB)
Title: Saw gripping device for a cutting machine
Inventor: TENG CHENG-I
IPC: B23D51/10
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: A saw gripping device 100 for a cutting machine includes a main body 10 having a lug 19 formed on an external sidewall; and a control member 40 slidably sleeved onto the main body 10. The control member has an inclined annular convexity 421 formed on an internal sidewall and a stopping portion 44 extending slantwise from one end of the control member to the other. A spring 50 having two ends 51, 52 is fixed to the main body 10 and the control member 40 respectively, for keeping the inclined annular convexity 421 lying against a stopper 20, 30 slidably inserted into the main body 10, and which keeps the stopping portion 44 lying against the lug 19. In light of this, the control member 44 can be prevented from incorrect action during the reciprocating motion of the cutting machine. In addition, the position where the stopping portion 44 lies against the lug 19 can be varied depending on the thickness of a cutting saw blade 70.
Patent GB-2454730-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary towel having increased absorption at one end
Inventor: QUIGLEY JANET MARIE
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A sanitary towel is slight raised and more absorbent towards a rear section which is placed in the intergluteal cleft in order to prevent backwards leaking of menstrual blood. The towel may taper off towards a front section. The towel may be fixed to a user's underwear by means of adhesive strips. The towel may be shorter than conventional towels.
Patent GB-2455802-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for increasing corrosion resistance of a steel component
Inventor: BAUDIS ULRICH
IPC: C21D1/74
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A method of increasing corrosion resistance of a nitrocarburised or nitrocarburised and oxidised surface of a steel component 2 comprises an initial step of degassing the surface of the component in a vacuum at a temperature at least equal to 25{ C. In a subsequent step an anti-corrosion agent 14 is applied to the surface of the component for sealing thereof. The anti corrosion agent can be an oil, wax or polymer. A device 1 for carrying out this method comprises a heatable vacuum container 3 in which the component can be exposed to a vacuum at the stated temperature and an immersion container 13 which contains an anti-corrosion agent and in which the degassed component surface can be brought into contact with the agent. The immersion container can be situated within or in close proximity to the vacuum container.
Patent GB-2447564-A (GB)
Title: A display device
Inventor: LEWIS MARCUS
IPC: G02C7/14
Filed: 2008-03-17
Abstract: A display device comprising a frame 10 having a face 12 carrying a lens 14, a pair of temples 16 being connected to the face 12, a display device 24 preferably with an LCD output is carried by at least one of the temples 16 and the display device 24 having a viewing face 26 directed in use, downwardly, a first reflector 28 located beneath the display device 24 carried by the associated temple 16, and a second reflector 18 associated with the lens 14.
Patent GB-2459287-A (GB)
Title: Screening device with retractable conveyor
Inventor: DOYLE WILLIAM
IPC: B07B1/00
Filed: 2008-04-17
Abstract: A screening device A includes an integrated conveyor 110. The conveyor 110 is moveable between a storage position and an operable position. On adoption of the storage position, the conveyor 110 is at least substantially located within a perimeter of the housing 190 defining the screening device A. In such a position the screening device A may be transported between locations. The angle of the screen and housing 190 may be alterable, with a single actuator 170 both operating the angle adjustment and deploying the conveyor 110.
Patent GB-2459440-A (GB)
Title: Resistance band exercise apparatus
Inventor: FORTEY JOHN ALEX
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: Exercise apparatus 10 comprises a platform (12, figure 1) for a user to stand thereon, an elongate arcuate support element 16 which, in use, upstands froth the platform (12), an elongate attachment member 18 which is selectively attached or attachable to the arcuate support element 16 to extend laterally thereto, and at least one flexible elastic elongate resistance element 38 which is selectively attached or attachable to the attachment member 18. The resistance element 38 may be an elongate strip or narrow sheet of flexible electrometric material, rubber tubing or a bungee cord. The attachment member can be selectively attached to different positions along the extent of main body 20 of the support element, thus enabling a variety of exercises to be performed.
Patent GB-2459469-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for protecting aircraft during a crash landing
Inventor: ALHAMAMI RIAD MOHAMED AMIN
IPC: B64F1/00
Filed: 2008-04-22
Abstract: The apparatus comprises an arrangement of pillows 1-7 containing compressed air for supporting an aircraft during a crash landing. The top pillow 1 may embrace the aircraft fuselage. A device involving flexible rubber tubes may be provided for evacuating air.
Patent GB-2448440-A (GB)
Title: A method for preventing reduced feed intake in animals and treatment of disease conditions
Inventor: ROWE JAMES BABER
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for substantially preventing a reduction in feed intake in an animal which occurs when said animal is administered an antibiotic, the method comprising administering to an animal in need of prevention of a reduction in feed intake, increasing doses of a composition comprising one or more antibiotics. The present invention also relates to a method for treating laminitis and fermentative acidosis in an animal in need of said treatment, the method comprising administering increasing doses of a composition comprising one or more antibiotics. The present invention further relates to a method for treating equine grass sickness and pulpy kidney in an animal in need of said treatment, the method comprising administering increasing doses of a composition comprising one or more antibiotics.
Patent GB-2463111-A (GB)
Title: Information is incorportated in a communication initiation request to provide called party with additional information to determine whether to answer call.
Inventor: DEBNEY CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: In a mobile telecommunications network, a method of effecting communication between a first device and a second device including: the first device initiating a communication request towards the second device, the request including contextual information; the second device receiving a notification of the request together with the contextual information. The first deice comprises an engine configured to identify initiation of communication towards the second device, determine contextual information relating to the first device and incorporate said information into the communication request. Preferably the contextual information is incorporated into the communications request using a presence client manager associated with the first device which obtains the contextual information from one of the following: user input; a remote presence server; a database associated with the first device. The contextual information may be transmitted as a component of calling line identification or, in a network comprising an IMS, immediately after a SIP call setup phase or during a SDP call setup phase.
Patent GB-2456611-A (GB)
Title: Gas or light impermeable microstructure barrier
Inventor: DRINKWATER KENNETH JOHN
IPC: B32B3/00
Filed: 2008-09-19
Abstract: A structure 31 (e.g. a holographic foil for documents or a food wrapper), arranged on support layer 34, to prevent the passage of light 37 or of gas comprises a plurality of barrier layers 33, 35, each barrier layer comprising a metallic layer or a metal oxide layer; at least one barrier layer comprises a surface relief microstructure 36 forming laterally spaced peaks and valleys; the plurality of barrier layers being spaced apart from one another by at least one spacer layer 32.
Patent GB-2454784-A (GB)
Title: NMR Resonator
Inventor: MAIER DIETHER
IPC: G01R33/343
Filed: 2008-11-11
Abstract: A nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) resonator (1; 31) including an inductive section (6) and a capacitive section (6a). The inductive section (6) is band-shaped and surrounds a cylindrical volume under investigation (5), and the capacitive section (6a) is formed from one or more discrete capacitor(s) (13; 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d). There are through-connections (10) in the area of the inner end (7) of the band-shaped inductive section (6) so the outer coating (4) can be connected in the area of the outer end (8) to the inner coating (3) in the area of the inner end (7) via one or more capacitor(s) of the capacitive section. The inductive section (6) is formed from a dielectric flexible foil (2) which is conductively coated on both sides and the ends (7, 8) of the band-shaped inductive section (6) overlap. The NMR resonator for low-resolution NMR has a simple construction and provides NMR measurements of improved quality at low resonance frequencies, especially for Carbon 13.
Patent GB-2467541-A (GB)
Title: A G-Cueing Vehicle Simulator
Inventor: CAMPION GRAHAM
IPC: G09B9/04
Filed: 2009-02-04
Abstract: A G-cueing simulator for a ground vehicle which is operable to provide G-cues to a user in a simulated environment. The simulator typically comprises a platform 7 upon which is movably supported a cockpit 3, said cockpit consisting of a seat 9 supported by a frame 10, user inputs which are operated by the user in driving the vehicle, and a visual display 11 for displaying a visual simulation of the environment to the user. The seat preferably comprises modular sections, some of which are controlled by actuators 71, 73 & 77 to provide movement or apply pressure in order to simulate acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle. Controlled movement of a users head during accelerating, braking and cornering is provided by a helmet assembly yet allowing for free movement of the users head. The helmet assembly comprises a helmet 83, to be worn by the user, actuators 85, 87, 101, 103 & 105 arranged to cause lateral and longitudinal movement to the helmet and to apply controlled pressure to the users head from within the helmet.
Patent GB-2461805-A (GB)
Title: Method and means for masking an automotive during painting refinishing
Inventor: WESTERN DONALD MURRAY
IPC: C09J7/26
Filed: 2009-07-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of painting re-finishing an object using an elongate masking foam tape 3 having at least two generally parallel adhesive tracks 7, 8, along longitudinal direction of the foam tape. The tape is generally flat, and has curved edges 12, 13. The adhesive tracks take the form of punctuated adhesive lines / beads. Ideally, the two track masking foam tape is located onto a swage line 20 of a vehicle which need re-painting finishing. By having two tracks, the half of the tape further from the painting area can be lifted off the surface so that the primary masking sheet (which covers the rest of the vehicle) can be located under it. The masking foam tape preferably has sufficiently flexibility to be curved to follow the swage line (pressed indentation) of the car. Independent claims relate to a polyester foam masking tape and masking foam strip with sufficient rigidity so as not to sag.
Patent GB-2472062-A (GB)
Title: Pointing /grouting tool
Inventor: TOONE BENJAMIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04F21/165
Filed: 2009-07-23
Abstract: A tool for applying mortar/grout to joints between stone slabs, bricks, blocks or setts on the ground or terrace, which is a single board comprising a piece of either plastic or high density rubber with a channel through which the mortar/grout is applied to the joint. The accompanying hand-tool is used to pack the mortar/grout and produce a final finish whilst allowing for the capture of any excess mortar/grout. The channel is of a defined length and width according to the width and length of the joints and has ends angled at 45 degrees. The hand-tool tongue has fronts of either 45 degrees or 90 degrees to enable the successful packing of the mortar/grout and collection of any excess.
Patent GB-2461219-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device illuminator
Inventor: LEV JEFFREY A
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: An electronic device illuminator (12) comprises a light assembly (13) pivotally coupled to a housing (20) of an electronic device (10).