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Patent GB-2430929-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dividing a bundle of sheet material from a larger bundle
Inventor: BADHAM GARY ANDREW
IPC: B65H33/06
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: An apparatus for dividing a bundle of sheet material into a number of smaller bundles of sheet material of a predetermined thickness comprises: a platform 14 having a front and a back on which in use the bundle 40 of sheet material to be divided is placed on it's edges; a back wall adjacent the back of the platform against which in use the bundle of sheet material is placed; a recess in the platform; a sliding member 22 moveable from the front to the back of the recess along an axis 20 and pivotable from side to side about the axis and having a portion which extends above the platform; and a finger protruding rearwardly from the sliding member offset from the axis and having a length equal to the predetermined thickness of the smaller bundles of sheet material. The sliding member is slid backwards along the axis until the portion of the sliding member which extends above the platform abuts the bundle of sheet material, the sliding member is then pivoted about the axis to lift the finger under a part of the bundle of sheet material such that a smaller bundle 40a of sheet material is lifted upwards and partially separated from the bundle of sheet material such that a user can then readily lift it away from the bundle of sheet material.
Patent GB-2418309-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring a photo-detector
Inventor: DOUMA DARIN JAMES
IPC: G02B/
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention the circuit for monitoring an optical signal detector comprises a current divider current mirror and a current multiplier current mirror. The current divider current mirror has a mirror leg and a primary leg. The primary leg is coupled to the optical signal detector. The current divider current mirror is configured to generate mirror leg current corresponding with a fraction of the primary leg current. The current multiplier current mirror has a mirror leg and a primary leg coupled to the mirror leg of the current divider current mirror. The current multiplier current mirror is configured to generate mirror leg current corresponding with a multiple of the primary leg current. In another embodiment the circuit comprises a first and second current mirror. The first current mirror has a primary current leg and a mirror current leg with the primary current leg exhibiting a resistance corresponding with a fractional part of the resistance exhibited by the mirror current leg, and with the primary current leg of the first current mirror series coupled between the optical signal detector and one of an electrical source and an electrical sink. The second current mirror has a primary current leg and a mirror current leg with the mirror current leg of the second current mirror exhibiting a resistance corresponding with a fractional part of the resistance exhibited by the primary current leg of the second current mirror, and with the primary current leg of the second current mirror series coupled with the mirror current leg of the first current mirror.
Patent GB-2420097-A (GB)
Title: Pack of insulation material
Inventor: ZAAL ERIC
IPC: B65D85/07
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: A pack of insulation material (6) comprises an insulation material (7) comprising a reflective layer (9) such as aluminium and adjoining it a double gastight plastics layer, a large number of gas-filled chambers or bubbles (10) being delimited between the gas tight plastic layers which has been folded concertina fashion in a zig-zag pattern along folds (8). It has been found that it is possible to considerably increase the utilizational volume during transport. Moreover the length of a desired part can be determined by counting the number of folds and then cutting them off the remaing part of the rest.
Patent GB-2423863-A (GB)
Title: Mass-selective non-resonant ejection of ions from a linear ion trap
Inventor: GILES KEVIN
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: A linear ion guide or ion trap 1 in which ions are confined radially by the application of an AC or RF voltage. At least one DC, real or static potential well, or a substantially static inhomogeneous electric field, is maintained along at least a portion of the axial length of the guide/trap. In addition, a time-varying substantially homogeneous axial electric field is also applied along at least a portion of the ion guide/trap. This arrangement causes ions to oscillate at a frequency different to their fundamental/first harmonic frequency, thereby allowing ions to be mass-selectively ejected from the guide/trap 1 in substantially non-resonant manner. The 2D ion trap/guide may comprise a segmented multipole device, an ion tunnel or funnel, or an array of planar plate or mesh electrodes.
Patent GB-2435074-A (GB)
Title: Letter plate with drip rail
Inventor: SHENTON NIGEL
IPC: A47G29/122
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: A drip rail 8 for a letter plate may overhang the upper surface of the letter plate. It may be formed from a pliable material which deforms under its own weight to conform to the shape of the letter plate, alternatively it may be a solid member pivoted out of the way by operation of the letter plate assembly. A letter plate assembly 10 may comprise a drip rail 8, a frame member 2 and pivotally mounted closure flap 4 with associated pivot pin. A sleeve 6 which includes a tubular member arranged to extend through a door aperture is preferably associated with the frame member. A seal may encircle the tubular member and contact the flap when in a closed position. The frame member preferably cooperates with the door's outer surface in use. Second frame, flap, pivot pin, sleeve and tubular members are preferably provided on the door's inner surface carrying draught reducing means. These means may be in the form of a pair of opposed brushes arranged to close the end of the second sleeve member. In use this arrangement protects the inside of the letter box and house interior from moisture ingress during inclement weather by providing a shielding effect.
Patent GB-2436603-A (GB)
Title: Joining adjacent boxes or containers
Inventor: STYLIANOU STELIOS
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A plurality of boxes each have at least one channel at a corner. A connector piece engages channels of adjacent boxes to join the boxes together.
Patent GB-2428383-A (GB)
Title: Support stand for infusion device
Inventor: LITTLE JAMES
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: An I.V. support stand (10) includes a support section and a base (20). The base (20) includes a base body and a plurality of wheel assemblies (24), each wheel assembly including a wheel support (26) operatively mounted to the base body for pivotal movement relative thereto and at least one wheel (28) operatively mounted to the wheel support. The wheel supports are pivotally movable relative to the base body between an extended position in which the wheels rest on a support surface and retracted position, the arrangement being such that when the base is disposed on the support surface the wheels are caused to adopt the extended position and when the base is moved clear of the support surface the wheel assemblies are caused to adopt the retracted position. Each wheel support is pivotally mounted to a actuating member and arranged that axial movement of the actuator causes movement of each wheel support between the extended and retracted positions.
Patent GB-2440724-A (GB)
Title: A martial arts target
Inventor: SINGH MEHAR
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2006-08-12
Abstract: A martial arts target comprises a punching bag A to which a plurality of target humps B have been attached. At least one target arm C or leg D is sown onto the bag; the filling may be removed from the arms and the cover folded away as required. The bag may be used on the ground, or suspended by straps and rings F.
Patent GB-2437752-A (GB)
Title: Prism support for use on rail track
Inventor: SWEATMORE BRIAN SHERWIN
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2006-11-06
Abstract: A device for accurately placing a railway surveying prism to return remote measurements from any direction and set over the running edge at all times regardless of twist or cant in the tracks. The device ensures the verticality of the prism by spirit leveling 3 when pivoted about the running edge of the rail. This ensures planimetric accuracy of the point observed. The verticality of the prism mount is controlled by means of a screw 4A operating over the other side of the railhead. It has an underside profile that allows for pivotal movement around the running edge to ensure plumbing of the prism. It may carry a 360-degree cylindrical target, the optical centre of which is set at a fixed offset above the running edge. The device may also carry any other prism, robotic or directional and plumbed exactly over the running edge as before described. It has a supporting rod 4, which may be attached to either side or on top and held by an operator to enable the safest means of placement on the rails. The device may carry LED illumination to facilitate night observation.
Patent GB-2443408-A (GB)
Title: Linked sliding receptacles for the receipt of arctiles
Inventor: CRAGIE DAVID
IPC: A45D33/20
Filed: 2006-11-06
Abstract: A receptacle 10 for a plurality of articles, the receptacle having first 12 and second 46 movable compartments, each compartment being movable between an 'at rest' condition and an 'actuated' condition. The first compartment 12 covers the second compartment 46 in the at rest condition and a linkage 48 is provided therebetween such that movement of the first compartment causes a corresponding movement of the second compartment into the actuated condition in which at least part of the second compartment is exposed. Preferably the second compartment 46 is limited to linear movement and takes the form of a slider. Additionally the first compartment 112 is urged towards the at rest condition under gravity.
Patent GB-2427534-A (GB)
Title: Milking machine hose support
Inventor: O'CONNOR RAYMOND EDWARD
IPC: A01J7/00
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: A device for supporting milk and/or vacuum conduits (3, 4) for a milking machine, comprising a rail (10) at least one dropper (20) supported for longitudinal movement along the rail (10). the dropper (20) having locating means (41) to position milk and/or vacuum conduits (3, 4) when in use.
Patent GB-2432838-A (GB)
Title: High molecular luminescent material composition and polymeric light-emitting devices
Inventor: UETANI YASUNORI
IPC: H05B33/14
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: A high-molecular luminescent material composition characterized by comprising a high-molecular luminescent material and a compound selected from among compounds of the following general formulae (1a) to (1d): wherein X is an atom or atomic group forming, together with the four carbon atoms constituting the two benzene rings, a 5- or 6-membered ring; and Q and T are each independently hydrogen, halogeno, alkyl, alkyloxy, alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, arylalkyl, arylalkyloxy, arylalkylthio, alkenyl, alkynyl, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, substituted silyloxy, substituted silylthio, substituted silylamino, substituted amino, amido, an acid imide group, acyloxy, a monovalent heterocyclic group, heteroaryloxy; heteroarylthio, cyano, or nitro.
Patent GB-2447916-A (GB)
Title: Fence strengthening rod
Inventor: WOLVERSON KENNETH ROBERT
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A fence strengthening rod (1) that may comprise a male to female joint (2) with flat or flattened distal end sections (3) to enable location into pre-cast slots provided in pre-cast concrete fence posts. The male to female joint (2) may provide overall length adjustment to enable a functional fit between any varying distances between pre-erected concrete fence posts or pre-erected square section wooden fence posts as normally used with pre-constructed standard size wooden fence panels. The fence strengthening rod (1) is further secured to the pre-constructed fence panel by means of half-round clips (10) and wood screws. When in use and fitted to a fence panel the fence strengthening rod adds rigidity to the pre-constructed fence system to enable resistance to high winds.
Patent GB-2439420-A (GB)
Title: Weakening pill blister packs prior to ejection of contents
Inventor: REYNOLDS MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: A device 1 is for use with blister packs comprising a plurality of pockets each containing a pill, each pocket being covered by a foil. The device 1 comprises a first member 3 provided with an aperture 9 to receive a pocket of the blister pack, and a second member 5 provided with a foil weakening formation in the form of a plurality of projections 11. The second member 5 is movably attached to the first member 3 such that they can be moved together so that the projections 11 contact the foil of the blister pack pocket so as to weaken, eg partially puncture, the foil. This foil weakening facilitates the pushing of the pill from the blister pocket and minimises damage to the pill. The projections 11 may comprise a pair of arcuate sets.
Patent GB-2442818-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining mobile device capabilities
Inventor: AALTONEN JANNE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: Mobile device capabilities or configuration and user inclinations are determined by sending a query message to the device as part of the delivery management or assessment of the efficacy of promotional material. The determination may be performed, for example , when provisioning a new service or after such a service has been utilized by a mobile device user. Further, such a determination may be performed in connection with a mobile device service that provides free or subsidized service to mobile device users.
Patent GB-2437025-A (GB)
Title: Digital to analogue conversion
Inventor: KALE IZZET
IPC: H03M1/08
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: A method of Digital to Analogue conversion of an input signalDO for suppressing the effect of clock-jitter in a Delta-Sigma analogue to digital converter, or class D amplifier, comprises charging a capacitor (414) to a reference voltage value (Vref) during a first phase (  D  i) of a clock signal, discharging the capacitor during a second phase (  D  2) of the clock signal, wherein the discharge is regulated by a biased transistor (418, 419), responsive to the voltage on the capacitor, in a first part of the second phase to provide an approximately constant discharge current, and regulated in a second part of the second phase for rapidly discharging the capacitance means before the end of the second phase; and providing an output (Ud, OUT) as a function of the discharge current and the input signal DO. The output signal Ud, may be applied as a feedback signal to a loop filter in a Delta-Sigma converter Alternatively the output may represent the output of a Class D amplifier.
Patent GB-2441192-A (GB)
Title: Installation of radio communication module onto license plate
Inventor: TANAKA YUKIOMI
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2007-08-02
Abstract: A radio communication module 2 for electronic license plates is installed on a license plate 1 using an attaching portion 22 of the module 2 fixed on to the license plate 1 with a bolt 3. Further, a protruded portion 24 fixed on the attaching portion 22 is engaged into the license plate 1, preventing rotation of the radio communication module 2 on the bolt 3. The protruded portion 24 may be installed on or in an annular or arcuate groove or opening. There may also be a whirl-stop plate 23 that connects via swagging to the protruded portion 24 via a bush that can be integral to either the protruded portion 24 or the stop plate 23. The stop plate 23 may be star-shaped and fits into a shaped depression (25, Fig 4) of the attaching portion preventing rotation of the module 2 relative to the stop plate 23 and the protruded portion 24. The bolt head, when the module has been fixed in place, may be covered by a lid or cap (52, Fig 18).
Patent GB-2444588-A (GB)
Title: Dental appliance
Inventor: JANSHESKI JOHN M
IPC: A61C7/08
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: The appliance includes a base member 12 having a generally U-shaped horizontal portion 12a with opposing posterior sections and an anterior section disposed between the posterior sections. The anterior section has an arcuate curvature substantially matching the curvature of the dental arch of most wearers. The appliance includes over-molded anterior occlusal pads and molar pads 14 that are attached to the upper surfaces of the base member 12. An over-molded anterior flange 16 is attached to a vertical portion of the base member. The anterior occlusal pads, molar pads and anterior flange are formed from a thermoplastic material having a Vicat softening temperature below that of the base member. After heating the appliance to above the softening temperature of the over-molded portions, the anterior occlusal pads, molar pads and anterior flange may be custom fitted to the upper teeth and gums of the wearer.
Patent GB-2454726-A (GB)
Title: A device for use in a packaging system
Inventor: LITTLEWOOD BARRY
IPC: A47F13/08
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: A device for use in a packaging system comprises a rigid member having a rearward hand grip 8, a forward restrainer 1 and a loading arm 2. The forward restrainer prevents packages carried on the device from falling from the loading arm during transfer to a display peg (11, fig 7). A plurality of grooves 3 is provided on at least one face of the loading arms, substantially at right angles to an axis of the loading arm. A detachable sliding plate 4 is provided on the loading arm, which aids the aligning and spacing of the packages. A straight or angled extension 5 is provided rearward of the loading arm, which facilitates the transfer of packages to the display peg. A separator 6 is provided between a forward end of the hand grip and a rear of the extension, which may be reinforced 7. A spring (10, fig 3) may be provided between the separator and the sliding plate. The device may be a single unit, or may be a multi-piece device (fig 10).
Patent GB-2449952-A (GB)
Title: Anti-loosening washer
Inventor: SU YONG-TSEH
IPC: F16B39/24
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: An anti-loosening unit comprises at least one ringed plate 2 or washer having a central opening 21. The ringed plate 2 has radial slots 22 or recesses formed on a first surface with cuneal (wedge shaped) structures 23 formed between the slots 22. Radial protrusions 24 are formed on a second surface of the plate 2.
Patent GB-2456798-A (GB)
Title: Power generation apparatus using buoyancy of inflatable bags
Inventor: SISAHUN MISIKIR DAWIT
IPC: F03B17/02
Filed: 2008-01-23
Abstract: An electrical power generation apparatus 10 comprises inflatable devices 18, 20, 30, 32 arranged such that alternate inflation and deflation causes them to move, arranged to drive a generator. The devices may be inflated with hydrogen extracted from water in which the apparatus is situated.
Patent GB-2456878-A (GB)
Title: Automatic flood barrier system
Inventor: SMYTH MATTHEW
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a flood barrier system which is reliant on flood conditions to raise the system from or near ground level to a predetermined height. Flood water enters the concrete trench 1 which houses a float 4 over which is draped a flexible, impermeable membrane 5 tailored to size and secured to both sides of the trench 1 and the float 4. The flood water raises the float 4 which, in turn, lifts the membrane 5. At maximum height the membrane 5 will be tense thereby strengthening the barrier. Covers 8, which are hinged to the dry side of the trench, are also tethered to the flood side by straps 10 which hold the cover 8 against the float 4, further adding to the strength of the system. The system is suitable for use in flood situations where hydrostatic loading and impact from flood borne debris would cause inferior systems to fail.
Patent GB-2445120-A (GB)
Title: Method for production, substitution or digging of gas hydrate
Inventor: IKEGAWA YOJIRO
IPC: C07B63/02
Filed: 2006-08-25
Abstract: A gas hydrate is produced by microparticulating a liquid guest molecule into a microparticle smaller than a narrow space in the strata, dispersing the microparticle in water to give an emulsion, and injecting the emulsion into the narrow space under such temperature/pressure conditions that the guest molecule can be converted into a hydrate, thereby dispersing the guest molecule uniformly in the narrow space in the strata and forming a gas hydrate.
Patent GB-2447793-A (GB)
Title: Diver resuscitation apparatus
Inventor: KERLEY MARTIN
IPC: A62B7/02
Filed: 2008-03-25
Abstract: A breathable mixture is supplied from a cylinder 1 of EAN to the oxygen inlet of a scuba diver's oral/nasal face-mask 7 of the kind adapted to fit over the mouth and nose of an unconscious or semi-conscious person via a first stage 2 coupled to the cylinder 1 and an intermediate regulator 14 that regulates the supplied EAN to a rate and pressure suitable for breathing. A preferred regulator is described that has a casing 18 with an input port and an output port and with a gas flow path from the input port to the output port via a valve within the casing. A portion of the casing is twistable relative to the remainder. The twisting motion is linked to the valve to cause movement thereof between fully open and fully closed positions via one or more intermediate positions.
Patent GB-2445126-A (GB)
Title: Packer cups for use inside a wellbore
Inventor: XU ZHENG RONG
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: A packer cup for use inside a wellbore. In one embodiment, the packer cup includes a body, a support member disposed inside the body and one or more support layers disposed against an inside diameter of the support member. The packer cup can be used in a method for straddling a perforated zone in a wellbore . In another embodiment the support layers are located inside the support member.
Patent GB-2460829-A (GB)
Title: Water absorbing polymeric material
Inventor: PATEL PRAKASH
IPC: C08L9/00
Filed: 2008-06-09
Abstract: A product comprises a reaction polymer commingled with a hydrogellable or hydrogelled material. The product is useful for example as a water-stop sealant in the building and construction industry. The product may be made by polymerizing a reaction polymer forming system in the presence of a hydrogellable or hydrogelled material. For preference the hydrogel material is either a copolymer of isobutylene and maleic anhydride or a copolymer of isoprene and maleic anhydride, whilst the reaction polymer is preferably a polyurethane, an epoxy polymer or a silicone polymer.
Patent GB-2453628-A (GB)
Title: Device with a single slot for processing coin and card shaped tokens with an integrated circuit holding information relating to the value of the token.
Inventor: ABE HIROSHI
IPC: G07F1/02
Filed: 2008-09-08
Abstract: Disclosed is a device 100 for processing coin-shaped electric value information storage medium IC and card-shaped value information storage medium CD eg coin and card shaped tokens with an integrated circuits. The device has a shared input slot 102 for the IC coin and the IC card in which the coin slot 138 and the card slot 140 overlap. It has a shared path for the coin and the card, the coin path going downwards, with the card path overlapping coin's path, so that a reading/writing means close to the shared path can read/write to both the types of token. The device also has a carriage means (132 fig 3)which takes the CD card inside the device. The device may also have a IC media detection means for detecting the coin or card on the shared path and means to stop a second token being put into the slot when a token is detected. The device may also be able to take standard coins in the shared slot.