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Patent GB-2443390-A (GB)
Title: Medicine delivery apparatus
Inventor: SAMS BERNARD
IPC: A61M5/315
Filed: 2006-11-03
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a casing 1, a drive shaft 10 which, in use, engages a medicine containing cartridge, an automatic driver 7, a user actuable trigger 4 for causing the automatic driver 7 to move the drive shaft 10 through the casing, and a user actuable brake 24 for allowing a user to control a rate of delivery of medicine. The apparatus has a cam follower 23 located on the trigger which engages with a helical track on drum 12. When dose setting the apparatus, rotation of the drum relative to the casing causes ramps (18, 20) located on these parts to co-operate, this moves the drum longitudinally and brings the cam follower into engagement with the track. The apparatus also comprises an opening 29 which allows the drive shaft 10 to be manipulated to ensure contact with the cartridge.
Patent GB-2434886-A (GB)
Title: Digital display radio-corrected timepiece
Inventor: NIRASAWA SHOJI
IPC: G04R60/06
Filed: 2007-01-11
Abstract: To provide a digital display type radio-corrected timepiece capable of maintaining a signal reception performance of a reception antenna while avoiding an increase in a size, and a standard wave receiving method of the timepiece. In a digital display type radio-corrected timepiece having a display digital-displaying a time instant data including an hour/minute , when correcting a display time instant of the display performing a digital display on the basis of a time instant information included in a standard wave signal JJY received by a reception antenna which is disposed in one side of the display performing the digital display, while the time instant information is being received, there is stopped an input of a display signal from the one side of the display to the display.
Patent GB-2451055-A (GB)
Title: Foot support device
Inventor: BALL KIM
IPC: A61B6/04
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: The invention provides a device for supporting a supine user's foot. The device comprises: a base 7; a foot support 4, 5 joined to the base suitable for supporting the sole 5 of the foot; and a side support 15, 16 rotatably joined to the foot support. The side support can be positioned in relation to the foot support so as to support the outer side of the foot.
Patent GB-2436966-A (GB)
Title: Colour detection game apparatus
Inventor: KIKUCHI MASATO
IPC: A63F13/53
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: A game apparatus comprises a colour detecting unit 7 for detecting a colour, and means for controlling the course of a game according to the detected colour. The game control means may allow a character to be displayed which corresponds to the detected colour, with control of the game being provided by controlling an image of the displayed character. Alternatively, the game control means may cause a predetermined design to be displayed, with control of the game being provided by colouring the displayed design with the detected colour. The apparatus may include an integral display 3, or may utilise a separate display such as a television (not shown).
Patent GB-2448323-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory Rate Measuring Apparatus
Inventor: VARNEY MARK SINCLAIR
IPC: A61B5/08
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for measuring the respiratory rate of a subject (adult, child, animal or other living / breathing subject), including; a sensor that determines the exhaled water vapour concentration; a calculating device for iteratively calculating properties of individual breath; a method for outputting the respiratory rate based on evaluation of the values produced by the device. The device may optionally transmit an alarm to a remote receiver when respiratory irregularities are detected. Claims are also included for a sensor for detecting water vapour in a gas stream which comprises a first electrode; a second electrode; an active substrate extending between the first and second electrodes, the active substrate being selective to water vapour, such that the presence of water vapour varies the electrical conductivity of the path between the first and second electrodes. The sensor is suitable for analyzing the water vapour content of breath exhaled by a subject in the assessment of respiratory rate and / or respiratory function. The sensor is enclosed within a housing such that the exhalation is unaffected, causing no back-pressure to the breath or increase in exhalation effort, thereby allowing normal tidal breathing.
Patent GB-2448525-A (GB)
Title: A linearized low-noise voltage-controlled current source for a mixer
Inventor: HUANG QIUTING
IPC: H03D7/14
Filed: 2007-04-18
Abstract: A voltage-controlled current source (VCCS) provides an output current at the drain of device 66 which is linearly related to the input voltage at node 13. The output current provided at node 27 by the small replica current source MSR1,MCR1 is sensed and fed back around the operational amplifier 40 so that the control voltage Vc yields a scaled linear output current from the output current source 65,66. The operational amplifier 69 equalises the drain voltages of the replica and output transistors to achieve a better match of conditions for the replica and output current sources. The use of a second dummy current source 67,68 allows the linearization function and the drain voltage feedback function to be performed separately so that noise can be reduced by filter 25. The lack of source resistors allows operation with low voltage supplies. The output current has low noise.
Patent GB-2453312-A (GB)
Title: Touch counting physical training apparatus
Inventor: CROOKS MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A physical training apparatus includes a pad 10, the pad having a touch sensitive insert 12, a variable set period timer 22 and a counter 24 being provided to count the number of times the touch sensitive area is touched in a set period. Preferably there will be a display means 26 to provide a read out of the time period, a countdown of the period and a count of the number of touches. Switches may be provided for setting the timer and counter.
Patent GB-2437418-A (GB)
Title: Turbine engine nozzle
Inventor: PETERS DONALD W
IPC: F02K1/06
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: A convergent/divergent nozzle 130 for a gas turbine engine including a hinged pivot (44 fig. 1) at the juncture between a convergent portion (34 fig. 1) and a divergent portion 142. The convergent and divergent portions both comprise a plurality of circumferentially spaced flaps. The divergent portion has a throat portion located downstream of the hinged pivot. The surface of the throat is defined by a convex curvature having a portion with a radius of curvature continuously increasing from upstream to downstream. The divergent portion may have an essentially straight upstream portion 190 a convex portion 192 downstream of the first and an essentially straight portion downstream of the second. Also claimed is a method of re-engineering an exhaust nozzle by replacing the existing nozzle with that of the invention.
Patent GB-2439419-A (GB)
Title: Logging tool passing through ESP with hollow shaft
Inventor: WATSON ARTHUR I
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: Downhole well equipment such as an electric submersible pump (ESP) 48 with an internal, longitudinal passageway 68 is deployed in a wellbore. A logging tool system 86 is moved through the longitudinal passageway to enable logging below the ESP. The logging system may be run through a hollow shaft of the ESP on a wireline 46, the hollow shaft being protected by a wireline guard 94.
Patent GB-2444587-A (GB)
Title: Monitor with PSTN and USB connections
Inventor: HO HENG-CHUN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a monitor that comprises a display screen framed in a housing, and a base, on top of which the housing is mounted. At least one set of Universal Serial Bus (USB) sockets and at least one set of Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN) jacks are externally provided on the housing or on the base at predetermined positions. The monitor also has an automatic switch circuit and a microprocessor with a memory internally provided in the housing. The automatic switch circuit is connected to a personal computer via the USB socket, and to a PSTN system provider via the PSTN jack. Thus, a PSTN or a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone can be attached to the USB socket or PSTN jack to allow the user to make and receive VoIP calls and PSTN calls with either phone.
Patent GB-2455068-A (GB)
Title: A base station for a cellular communication system and a method of operation therefor
Inventor: STEPHENS PAUL
IPC: H04W36/24
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: A base station for a cellular communication system receives measurement reports from a plurality of user equipments served by the base station. The measurement reports comprise receive signal quality indications (such as receive signal levels for pilot signals) for neighbour cells (A-F) of the base station. An overlap processor determines a cell overlap indication, indicative of a size of the overlap areas, for each of a set of neighbour cells in response to the receive signal quality indications. A handover control processor performs handover control in response to the cell overlap indications. The neighbour cell with highest overlap may be selected for handover. Overlap may be measured in terms of the relative number of measurement reports relating to each neighbour cell which indicate sufficient reception level/quality. The invention may allow improved handover performance and may increase the likelihood that the target handover cell can continue to support the user equipment following handover. Particularly advantageous performance can be achieved when used for congestion relief of cells.
Patent GB-2455338-A (GB)
Title: Temperature responsive flow control valve
Inventor: HUTCHINS WILLIAM RICHARD
IPC: F16K31/70
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: A flow control valve 20 has a hot inlet 21 connected to a bypass receiving hot coolant from an engine, a cold inlet 22 connected to a radiator and an outlet 23 for pumped return to the engine. A thermostat capsule 30 has a pushrod 32 which reacts against a spoked abutment 26 in the cold inlet 22 and is carried in a valve spool 41 having a flange 46 which seats against a flat seat 52 on a housing 25. The capsule 30 is a push fit in a recess 40 in the valve spool 41, and has a flange 34 which is a clearance fit in a bore 53 in a second valve member 50, the bore 53 having a retaining washer 55 at one end and castellations 54 at the other. The second valve member 50 has a conical skirt 56 which engages with a tapered seat 57 in the housing 25. A spring 58 acts between the second valve member 50 and the valve spool 41 to urge the conical skirt 56 onto the tapered seat 57. When coolant in the hot inlet 21 is below 80{C, the valve 20 prevents flow from hot and cold inlets 21 and 22 to the outlet 23, the flange 46 being held against the seat 52 by springs 33 and 43. A very small leakage between the flange 46 and the seat 52 allows the capsule 30 to sense a temperature dominated by that in the hot inlet 21. As the temperature rises above 80{C the capsule body 30 pushes against spokes 26 such that the valve spool 41 is moved towards the hot inlet 21. Initial movement of the valve spool 41 allows flow past the seat 52 so that coolant flows from the hot inlet 21 through a bore 42 in the valve spool 41 and offset bores 38, along grooves 39 between recess 40 and capsule body 31, and past castellations 54 to the outlet 23. During initial movement of the valve spool 41, the second valve member 50 remains in its initial position with the conical skirt 56 engaged with the tapered seat 57. Further movement of the valve spool 41 when the coolant in the hot inlet 21 is above about 85{C causes the flange 34 of the capsule 30 to abut castellations 54 and lift the conical skirt 56 away from tapered seat 57 to allow flow through the cold inlet 22 past valve member 50.
Patent GB-2447115-A (GB)
Title: A coiled tubing hanger system with an electrical connection for the deployment of electrical submersible pumps
Inventor: SCOTT BRIAN
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: A wellhead system comprises a wellhead of a subterranean well, a coiled tubing hanger 4 within a coiled tubing hanger extension 6, a seal 22 inside the coiled tubing hanger extension., the seal and the coiled tubing hanger define a sealed space within the hanger. Coiled tubing 8 extends into the sealed space. Electrical cable 20 extends through the seal and sealed space and into the coiled tubing wellhead. Connector 18, 16 extends through the seal and allows current to flow from the surface downhole to an electrical tool, such as an electrical submersible pump, suspended at the end of the coiled tubing 8. A second seal 36 may also be fastened to the top of the wellhead for additional protection. Thus a potential mode of failure resulting from downhole fluid being ejected from inside the coiled tubing into the space inside the hanger extension is alleviated.
Patent GB-2446935-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a structural panel, and structural panel made thereby
Inventor: CARVELL DAVID
IPC: C08K7/00
Filed: 2008-02-18
Abstract: A method of making a structural panel comprises the following steps: <SL> <LI> i  providing timber material; <LI> ii  cutting the timber material into chips <LI> iii  sorting the chipped timber material into groups comprising a first group having the approximate size range of 1.25 mm - 3.15 mm and a second group having the approximate size range of 3.15 mm - 5.00 mm; <LI> iii  mixing chipped timber material from the first group and the second group in the approximate proportions of 1:3 by weight; <LI> iv  adding uncured PMDI resin to the mixed chipped timber in the approximate proportion of 2% - 4% by weight; <LI> v  adding wax to the mixed chipped timber in the approximate proportion of 0.8% - 2% by weight; <LI> vi  mixing the chipped timber, resin and wax together; <LI> vii  compressing the mixed chipped timber, resin and wax to a desired panel thickness and a panel density of 700 -750 kg/m3; <LI> viii  curing the resin at a temperature of between approximately 190{C and approximately 210 {C for a period of approximately 10-14 seconds for each mm of desired panel thickness, </SL> and also relates to a structural panel made thereby.
Patent GB-2449751-A (GB)
Title: Body mount with plug-in damping device for vehicles
Inventor: SHAND MARK ALLEN
IPC: B60G15/06
Filed: 2008-05-27
Abstract: A plug-in hydraulic body to frame mounting assembly (20) is mounted to a conventional elastomeric body mount device (21) to increase the control of vibration from the operation of the automotive frame to the automotive component supported thereon. The connecting member (32) of the hydraulic mounting assembly threads onto the end of the fastener (29) passing through the conventional elastomeric body mount device (22) and anchors the outer can (34) to a bridging can (16) connected to the underside of the frame offrigger bracket (15) to provide a true plug-n-go vibration control enhancement that can be added to any desired body mount location. The deflection of the fastener during operation of the elastomeric body mount device drives the operation of the hydraulic mounting assembly to dampen the deflection of the fastener in the elastomeric body mount corresponding to the transfer of operational loads between the body component and the offrigger bracket (15) to which the body component (19) is mounted.
Patent GB-2461561-A (GB)
Title: Golf swing training apparatus
Inventor: SMITH PAUL
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2008-07-04
Abstract: Golf swing training apparatus 10 comprises two parallel arcuate, e.g. circular, tracks 20, 22 and a carriage member 24 which rides between the tracks. Carriage member 24 includes means for releasably coupling at least part of a golf club 28, e.g. shaft 26, within the carriage member such that the club moves within the tracks when the carriage member rides between the tracks. The apparatus may include support means 12, 14, 16 which support the tracks, and the tracks 20, 22 may be adjustable for height and pitch relative to the support. The coupling means may comprise a resiliently deformable member, e.g. a slit leading to a central aperture 50 which grips the club shaft 26. The coupling means may be transparent, and carriage 24 may ride between the tracks via bearings 54. One or more buffers 34, e.g. of resiliently deformable material, may be provided to restrict movement of carriage 24 beyond a certain point of tracks 20, 22. A kit of parts for producing a golf swing training apparatus is also disclosed, comprising two arcuate tracks, a carriage member having means for releasably attaching a golf club, means for supporting the arcuate tracks parallel to one another, and means allowing the carriage member to ride between the tracks.
Patent GB-2464332-A (GB)
Title: Card game using bonus triggering cards
Inventor: GRAFTON RODERICK
IPC: A63F1/00
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: A card game, in which at least one player contests at least one hand with a dealer and wagers an amount on the result, includes one or more bonus triggering cards 52, with a bonus condition becoming available when a bonus triggering card is brought into play. The bonus triggering cards may have rank and suit values, and may replace corresponding ranked and suited cards in a standard 52 card deck. Possession of a bonus triggering card in a player winning hand may result in a modified return being paid, or a bonus game being made available. The bonus game may comprise drawing a card and wagering on whether subsequently drawn cards will be higher or lower in value. The bonus triggering card may alternatively allow a player to increase their wager, or split their hand. The card game is preferably blackjack, and may be played electronically using a gaming machine or computer and a display screen.
Patent GB-2462818-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for fixing to a laminated material
Inventor: HALL RICHARD
IPC: F16B13/04
Filed: 2008-08-18
Abstract: A fixing 32 for a laminated material (e.g. plasterboard) comprises an elongate shaft extending from a tip to a head, the shaft having an external screw thread comprising a first thread section 33 proximate the tip and a second thread section 34 proximate the head. The first thread section 33 has a thread diameter or form that differs from a thread diameter or form of the second thread section 34 thereby to adapt the first thread section 33 to a different material. When used in a dry lined wall, the first thread section 33 may engage with the masonry in order to provide pull-out resistance. The second thread section 34 can engage with the plasterboard In order to hold the plasterboard in place. The fixing 32 can be in the form of a screw or a plug.
Patent GB-2471991-A (GB)
Title: Device to convert tilting to rotational movement
Inventor: CONSTANTINOS
IPC: F03G7/08
Filed: 2009-06-15
Abstract: A wheel W is located on a platform PL which is attached to a horizontal shaft HS. A weight WT is attached to the wheel W via an arm A. When the platform PL is tilted about shaft HS, the weight WT moves downwards, turning the wheel W, which drives an alternator AL. The tilting may be caused by a lever L or other means such as hydraulics (not shown).
Patent GB-2472215-A (GB)
Title: Solar amusement ride
Inventor: IFOUELE ISAAC ANATOLE
IPC: A63G1/26
Filed: 2009-07-28
Abstract: An amusement ride is based upon the movement of the earth around the sun and the movement of the moon around the earth. A turntable 5 is set upon a raised floor within a darkened housing and carries a slightly off-centre light 1 to represent the sun; a sphere 4 is mounted on one edge of the turntable to rotate about an axis set at 23.5 degrees to the vertical so as to represent the movement of the earth around the sun; and a sphere (28 figure 7) is suspended to represent the moon orbiting the earth. The sphere 4 is provided with a support belt for passenger chairs, so that these chairs are carried around with the rotating and orbiting sphere 4 and the riders experience the cycles of night and day and the progress of months in the year. An underlying wheel 24 helps to support the weight of the sphere 4.
Patent GB-2473257-A (GB)
Title: ETSI single wire protocol NFC interface with smoothing capacitor disconnected from SWIO line during switching transients
Inventor: MILES DAVID
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2009-09-07
Abstract: ETSI single wire protcol (SWP) specifies communication over line 8 SWP_10 between universal integrated circuit card (UICC) 9 and near field communicator (NFC) 12. The NFC communicates with the UICC by driving the voltage on line 8 high/low using transistors 13,15, the UICC signals back by drawing a high/low current when the voltage on line 8 is high. NFC interface includes low pass RC filter 101,104 to reject line noise. When line 8 is low switch 102 is open and 103 is closed, thus 101 is pre-charged by current source 14. When line 8 is driven high, inherent capacitance results in a large transient current (Fig. 4). During this period switch 102 is kept open to isolate capacitor 101. After a delay switch 102 is closed and 103 opened, comparator 100 will now indicate whether a high or low current is being drawn by UICC 9.
Patent GB-454509-A (GB)
Title: A folder for holding sheets of paper
IPC: B42F7/14
Filed: 1935-04-01
Abstract: 454,509. Folders for holding paper sheets. BURROUGHS ADDING MACHINE CO., 6071, 2nd Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. April 1, 1935, No. 10091. Convention date, April 2, 1934. [Class 146 (i)] [See also Group XVII] A folder for holding sheets of paper comprises top and bottom cover members 7, 6 connected together at one edge and with the top cover cut away at one or more free edges 8 to permit the top sheet to be withdrawn while the lower sheets are retained by a holding means such as a flap 9 on the bottom cover. The folder is formed by doubling-over a single strip of material, and one or more folders may be placed in a carton 3 provided with a hinged lid 4.