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Patent GB-2430966-A (GB)
Title: Handle assembly for roman blind
Inventor: CHENG LI-MING
IPC: E06B9/42
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: A handle assembly for a roman shade (60 Figure 9) includes a handle 20, an anchor device 30 and an extension plate 40 pivotably coupled to the backside of the anchor plate. The handle 20 has an ornamental plate 21 and an anchor plate 22 that are coupled together to form a clipping space 23 between them. The handle 20 has an upper end engageable with the anchor device 30 at a fastening portion 24 which also contains a releasable latch means (32 Figure 4). The fastening portion may comprise of two notches 241 and the latch means may include a push button 321, springs (322 Figure 4) and first and second latch strut (323 324 Figure 4). There may also be anchor members (Figure 8) situated on the roman blind. The ornamental plate 21 provides a desired adorning effect to enhance the appealing of the roman shade.
Patent GB-2431486-A (GB)
Title: Controlled frequency power supply for clocks
Inventor: HILL DAVID JOHN
IPC: G04G21/04
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A clock including a drive mechanism including a power supply having an oscillator operated to provide a notionally fixed number of oscillations in a power supply over a pre-determined time period, a receiver for receiving reference pulses having a pulse spacing to replicate the pre-determined time period and a controller coupled to the receiver to count oscillations to the fixed number and terminate the power supply until receipt of a reference pulse or re-start counting of oscillations if a reference pulse is received before reaching the fixed number and an actuator incrementally moved in use by the power supply dependent upon the rate of oscillations and the drive mechanism associated with clock hands moved by the drive mechanism relative to a face to display time.
Patent GB-2423645-A (GB)
Title: Rack mounted equipment case
Inventor: GRICE ALAN
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A case for rack mounted equipment comprises an outer shell (100, Fig 1) divided into a plurality of self-contained chambers 301, 302 that are electromagnetically shielded from each other, such that a rack mounted in one chamber is shielded from a rack mounted in another chamber. Connections may be provided in the front panel (103, Fig 1). The case may be shock-proof.
Patent GB-2435615-A (GB)
Title: Heating device for use in the mouth to aid teeth whitening
Inventor: MEHMET AHMET ERSAL
IPC: A61C19/06
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: A teeth whitening apparatus 10 and a method of teeth whitening is provided. The apparatus includes one or more thermoelectric device(s) 12 which may be in the form of peltier devices 12 adapted to be placed in the mouth. The or each thermoelectric device 12 has one side 12H that heats up and another side that is cooled 12C when an electrical current is passed through the or each device 12. The or each thermoelectric device 12 is preferably moulded into a mouth guard (22) into which a teeth whitening composition is placed such that the heat generated by the or each thermoelectric device (12) activates the teeth whitening composition. The one or more thermoelectric device(s) 12 are preferably powered by one or more batteries. Preferably, the one or more thermoelectric device(s) 12 are coupled to one or more heat sinks (16, 18) such that the heat produced by the one or more thermoelectric device(s) 12 is spread out over the teeth to be whitened.
Patent GB-2423646-A (GB)
Title: Variable Conductance Materials
Inventor: LUSSEY DAVID
IPC: C08K3/22
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A variable conductance material comprising a thermoplastic carrier composition having dispersed therein finely divided particles of at least one electrically conductive metal or metal oxide filler having a bulk density that is between 25% and 50% of its solid density, preferably 30% to 40% of its solid density.
Patent GB-2425382-A (GB)
Title: Modeling clastic reservoirs
Inventor: SWANSON DONALD C
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A method for modeling one or more reservoirs uses one or more well logs, each for a well at a location and each including one or more Relative amount of Small Size Range of the Size Spectrum of Clastic Particles (RSSRSS) values versus depth. The method includes for one or more well logs: identifying one or more facies units based on RSSRSS values, determining a thickness of one or more facies units. The method includes determining a facies type of one or more facies units, categorising one or more facies units, and connecting one or more facies units to create a reservoir model. The RSSRSS may correspond to spontaneous potential (SP) logs or gamma ray (GR) logs. The step of identifying one or more facies units based on RSSRSS values may include determining a first cutoff RSSRSS value indicative of a reservoir bed boundary, where first cutoff RSSRSS value is based at least in part on one or more of a resistivity of the mud (RM), a resistivity of the mud filtrate (RMF), and a resistance of permeable reservoir deposit connate water (RW), a resistance of confining or surrounding shale or SSRSS for a well (RSH), and a resistance of uninvaded permeable reservoir deposits (RT).
Patent GB-2422533-A (GB)
Title: Partially enclosed dirt collector for cleaner
Inventor: HARSH KURT D
IPC: A47L9/14
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: The invention is a floor care appliance such as an upright vacuum cleaner 10. The cleaner 10 has a suction nozzle opening downwardly towards the surface to be cleaned, a particle/ dirt separating and collecting system 300, preferably in the form of a container 300, a motor fan 214, and a housing 200, wherein the housing 200 is formed with a recess 201 for holding the particle/ dirt separating/ collecting system 300. The recess 201 has a partially enclosed and a partially unenclosed portion, the partially enclosed portion blocking view of particle collecting container 300 when the cleaner 10 is viewed from the area in front of it. Preferably the particle collecting container 300 is translucent, permitting a filtration member 381 to be seen through its walls. The filtration member 381 may consist of a pre-filter and a primary filter.
Patent GB-2428646-A (GB)
Title: Animal trailer with loading ramp in floor
Inventor: MURRAY DARYN LLOYD
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: An animal loading device (100) for use with a trailer (1), wherein the trailer (1) has a load carrying platform (2), at least a pair of spaced apart wheels (3) supporting the load carrying platform (2), and upstanding sides (4/6'7'18') substantially surrounding the load carrying platform (2). The animal loading device (100) comprises a moveable barrier (13') through a portion of a said side (8') of the trailer (1) operable between a first, open, position wherein an animal or a person can enter onto or exit from the load carrying platform (2) of the trailer (1) and a second, closed, position, A ramp (12') located adjacent the said moveable barrier (13'), said ramp means (12') is moveable between a first, operable position wherein a first end (103) of the said ramp means (12') is at the level of the load carrying platform (2) of the trailer (1) and a second end (104) of the ramp means (12') is substantially at ground level, and a second, inoperable position wherein the second end (104) of the ramp means (12') is at substantially the same level as the first end (103). A releasable latch is operable to retain the ramp means (12') in either its first or the second position.
Patent GB-2442933-A (GB)
Title: Combined weed suppressant and cloche
Inventor: WALKER DANIEL PAUL
IPC: A01G13/04
Filed: 2006-10-21
Abstract: The device comprises a number of base units 1 of triangular cross section, which are positioned in parallel formation in the spaces between a row of plants or vegetables. When secured flush to the ground 10 these units serve to suppress weed growth. The units, made of impermeable materials, such as plastic, also direct rainwater towards the plants growing between them. Another unit 5 made of transparent plastic is placed on the ground between the base units, creating a protective environment for the growing plants. Both units are fitted with spikes to secure them to the ground.
Patent GB-2432060-A (GB)
Title: Indicating a fault in the ignition circuit of a projector lamp
Inventor: JAYARAM SUBRAMANIAN
IPC: G03B21/20
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: Ignition failure of a projection device lamp is detected 114 and indicated 120, and failure of an ignitor is also detected 122 and indicated 124. Ignitor failure may be detected by monitoring whether an ignitor voltage is less than a threshold and lamp failure may be detected by monitoring lamp current. Ignition may be re-tried 118 and ignitor failure may result in the projector being turned off 126. The projector (fig 3, 300) may be used to display images received from a source (fig 3, 301) such as an information handling system and the lamp (fig 3, 302) may be a mercury vapour lamp. Whether one or both indicators are on can indicate whether the lamp requires replacement and the invention is intended to prevent erroneous replacement of a working lamp.
Patent GB-2432606-A (GB)
Title: Closed loop control bore hole drilling system
Inventor: WESTON JOHN LIONEL
IPC: E21B7/04
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A steerable bore hole drilling tool and method of drilling bore holes. The steerable bore hole drilling tool comprise means for mechanically decoupling the sensor unit from the tool body. The method comprises a step of mechanically decoupling the sensor unit form the tool body.
Patent GB-2436286-A (GB)
Title: Combination clothes hanger and indicator
Inventor: GOULDSON STANLEY FREDERICK
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: A combination clothes hanger and indicator 100 comprising a hanger 120 having: a body 140; a post extending upwards from the body (132 Fig 2), the intersection of the post and body defining a lower neck region 130 of the hanger: a flange (150 Fig 2) extending outward from the post at a position removed from the body of the hanger, with some portion of the post between the flange and the body being smaller than the flange: and an indicator 110 having: a pair of opposing side walls 112 connected by a pair of opposing end walls 114; an opening in the top of the indicator defined in part by a displaceable resilient tab 116, or preferably two positioned on opposite sides of the indicator, wherein displacement of the tab enlarges the opening to admit the flange.
Patent GB-2449709-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining a clearance between relatively movable components
Inventor: HEYWORTH HAROLD
IPC: F01D21/04
Filed: 2007-06-02
Abstract: An apparatus 60 for determining a clearance between relatively movable components 30,46, such as a stator and the rotor blades of a gas turbine engine, in which an abradable material 48 is arranged on a first one 46 of the components 30,46. A first probe 51 measures a first distance D1 from a datum position 49 to a second one 30 of the components 30,46. A second probe 52 measures a second distance D2 from the datum position 49 to the surface 47 of the abradable material 48 on the first one 46 of the components 30,46. An analyser 56 subtracts the second distance D2 from the first distance D1 to determine the clearance 50 between the components 30,46. The second probe 52 may comprise at least one optical member 55 arranged to extend to different depths within the abradable material 48. At least one radiation detector 54 is arranged to detect radiation in the at least one optical member 55 and the analyser 56 is arranged to detect a difference in the radiation collected in the optical member 55 at different depths in the abradable material 48 and hence the amount of wear of the abradable material 48 produced by the components 30,46.
Patent GB-2452766-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine with a fuel injection system
Inventor: ALLEN JEFFREY
IPC: F02M25/08
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: The engine comprises a variable volume combustion chamber (10); an air intake passage (103,104) via which air is delivered to the combustion chamber (10); a fuel injector (107) delivering fuel into the air intake passage (103,104); and a fuel storage tank (108) for storing fuel to be injected. The fuel injector (107) is at least in part immersed in fuel, the fuel injector (107) being located at least in part in a fuel chamber (108b) which is connected to or which forms part of the fuel storage tank (108). An escape path is provided for escape of fuel vapour from the fuel injector (107) and/or from the proximity of the fuel injector to the fuel storage tank (108).
Patent GB-2445071-A (GB)
Title: Wood club head
Inventor: BAN WATARU
IPC: A63B102/32
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A wood club head having a loft angle of not less than 13{, the hosel length is not less than 20 mm, the face progression FP is set to fall within a range of 12 mm to 16 mm (both exclusive) the barycenter depth ZG is set to fall within a range of 20 mm to 25 mm (both exclusive). Alternatively a wood club head having a loft angle of not less than 13{, the hosel length is not less than 20 mm, the face progression is set to fall within a range of 16 mm to 20 mm (both exclusive) the barycenter depth is set to fall within a range of 25 mm to 30 mm (both exclusive) is also described.
Patent GB-2457461-A (GB)
Title: Lockable, Portable, Surgical Tape Dispenser.
Inventor: PALASTRE WILLIAM
IPC: A61F15/00
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: A portable surgical tape dispenser comprises a see-through, hinged cover 1.b which is preferably lockable 1.d. The dispenser preferably also comprises a non-slip base, a dispensing aperture in the cover having a serrated edge 1.c and is fabricated from a wipe-clean material. Within the base casing, seated in grooves is a spindled wheel i.e that the surgical tape fits on to. This wheel can be of different sizes to accommodate different size and types of tape rolls.
Patent GB-2458334-A (GB)
Title: Water pipe repair clamp
Inventor: PARTON CARL TREVOR
IPC: F16L55/17
Filed: 2008-04-29
Abstract: A pipe repair clamp has a metal or plastic body 2 that carries two semi circular sections 3, 4 which hold a rubber seal (5, fig 6). The clamp has one or two manually operated screws 1 to compress the rubber seal against the pipe. If there are two screws, they may be different lengths. The rubber seal 5 may be stepped to seal over the end of a fitting (figures 6 and 7). Alternatively a smooth, one-piece seal 8 may be used (figure 9). The lower semi circular section 4 may be located by a screw 2d. The tool is intended to be used as a temporary repair while the plumbing system is drained.
Patent GB-2462307-A (GB)
Title: Extension portion for wind turbine blade
Inventor: VRONSKY TOMAS
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: A wind turbine rotor blade extension portion 30 comprises a permanent framework, having one or more chord-wise members 190, and a substantially span-wise member 200. A skin/membrane 220 is located over the framework to thereby generate a streamlined surface comprising first and second portions 120, 130 which are spaced apart at a proximal region of the extension and connected to one another at a distal region. The extension portion is configured to transmit aerodynamic loads from the skin/membrane, along the chord-wise members to a rotor blade 10 to which the extension portion may be connected in use by means of bonding, bolts, or a span-wise element on the extension portion slidably located in a recess on the blade.
Patent GB-2451046-A (GB)
Title: Method for the production of multicomponent cellulose fibers
Inventor: KOSAN BIRGIT
IPC: D01F2/00
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: The aim of the invention is to create a method for producing multicomponent cellulose fibers that have a reduced swelling capacity and an increased wet abrasion resistance. Said aim is achieved by dispersing 75 to 25 percent by volume of cellulose with 25 to 75 percent by volume of at least one additional fiber-forming polymer component in a water-containing ionic liquid and adding stabilizers, eliminating as much of the water as possible by means of shearing, temperature, and a vacuum, shaping the obtained microscopically homogeneous solution to fiber/fiber bundle through at least one spinning nozzle, guiding the same through an air-conditioned gap while drawing the same, precipitating the oriented jets of solution by treating the same with a tempered solution which can be mixed with the ionic liquid while representing a precipitating agent for the cellulose and the additional fiber-forming polymer component so as to subject the same to spinodal decomposition, separating the oriented jets of solution from the precipitation bath, and then finishing the same.
Patent GB-2466018-A (GB)
Title: Coated filter
Inventor: CIPOLLA GIOVANNI
IPC: B01D37/02
Filed: 2008-12-08
Abstract: A particulate filter comprises at least one upstream passage 5 and at least one downstream passage 6 separated by a filter wall 10, the permeability of which varies along said passages 5, 6. Preferably a metal casing 1 having an inlet sleeve 2 and an outlet sleeve 3 is formed outside a filter body 4 formed of a porous ceramic material. The upstream and downstream passages may be formed in the filter body and the passages may be closed with plug 8. Preferably the variation of the permeability can be achieved by dipping the filter body 4 into a wash coating dispersion. Advantageously the filter filters soot-laden exhaust fumes, in particular those of a diesel engine, which forms a soot layer of homogeneous thickness, so that the filter is easy and safe to regenerate.
Patent GB-2452447-A (GB)
Title: System and method for video distribution and billing
Inventor: LEV ZVI HAIM
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2008-12-11
Abstract: A system for distribution of video and audio data, the system including a wireless device operating in a wireless network, a protocol stack, a dispatcher of video and audio data, a storage server, and a video encoder. Multiple methods for using video and audio data, including, among others, methods for optimizing use of mobile radio bandwidth, optimizing use of technical limitations in wireless devices, for allowing users to use premium SMS to interact with the data distribution system, and for verifying the status of a user.
Patent GB-2466666-A (GB)
Title: Speech coding
Inventor: VOS KOEN
IPC: G10L19/02
Filed: 2009-01-06
Abstract: Speech coding whereby different, appropriate encoding is used for each sub-block within a block (or frame), comprising encoding one or more parent blocks of values, the number of values being the length of each block. The method comprises for each parent block: (a) determining a first sum of values in the parent block; (b) splitting the parent block into smaller sub-blocks; (c) for at least one of the sub-blocks, determining a second sum of the values in the sub-block, selecting a likelihood table from the plurality of likelihood tables based on said first sum of values in the parent block and encoding the second sum using the likelihood table; (d) designating each sub-block a parent block; (e) carrying out steps (a), (b), (c) and (d) until at least one parent block reaches a predetermined condition. Linear Predictive Coding (LPC).
Patent GB-2453090-A (GB)
Title: System managing program, system managing device and system managing method
Inventor: SHIMADA KUNIAKI
IPC: G06N5/04
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: Provided is a system managing program and others which identify a symptom of a problem if any has occurred in a device to be managed and autonomously performs a process to decide its countermeasure. It is possible to automatically optimize the reference for selecting a countermeasure. In order to achieve the object, a system managing device (100) includes a countermeasure result evaluation unit (126) which evaluates whether a countermeasure executed by a countermeasure execution unit (124) has been successful and records the result in a countermeasure database (112), so that the result is reflected in the reference used by a countermeasure deciding unit (123) to decide a countermeasure next time.
Patent GB-2457163-A (GB)
Title: Indicating when a TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY has been wiped
Inventor: MOCKETT RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2009-02-05
Abstract: A touch screen apparatus 1, having a screen 2 which is adapted to be touched by one or more users to operate a computer system according to command steps which appear on the screen for displaying information thereon. There is sensor means 3 in the form of an array of sensor elements or touch points, which are each indicated by a 'X' in the Figure but which are not normally visible to a user. However, they are able to detect when a wiping element is wiped across an area of the screen 2, which it is desired to clean, usually but not always the whole surface area. The number, position and disposition of the touch points 'X' is controlled by computer software, which is able to vary the number, location and distribution of the points so that a user is not able to learn the characteristics of a particular array 3. This ensures that a complete wiping action is done for the whole screen. A second invention described inhibits loggin onto the screen until such a wiping action is completed.
Patent GB-2470371-A (GB)
Title: Heating of a fuel cell stack
Inventor: OVREBO DAG
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2009-05-19
Abstract: There is provided a fuel cell stack comprising a plurality of fuel cells, each fuel cell comprising bipolar plates and a MEA (membrane electrode assembly) arranged between the bipolar plates, wherein a plurality of the fuel cells are provided with at least one resistance wire which is arranged between the bipolar plates in the individual fuel cells such that the fuel cells are heated by the resistance wires when an electric current is passed through the resistance wires.
Patent GB-2471499-A (GB)
Title: Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment System
Inventor: WHITE ADRIAN EDWIN
IPC: B01D61/02
Filed: 2009-07-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a water treatment system having a drive for driving a pump for pumping water to a filter means including a reverse osmosis filter. The drive is powerable by a human, and the system is configured to process water, including salt, to provide potable water. The system may pump water to the filter means at a pressure of at least 60 bar, and preferably at least 69 bar. The system may output up to at least 450 liters of potable water per day. To drive the system pedal means may be used. The filter means may comprise a first filter step and a second filter step and the second filter step may include a reverse osmosis filter. The system may include energy recovery means.
Patent GB-1131788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electrical contact arrangements
Inventor: MOULIN NORBERT LEO
IPC: H01R13/115
Filed: 1967-03-02
Abstract: 1,131,788. Two-part couplings. HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO. 2 March, 1967 [3 March, 1966], No. 10025/67. Heading H2E. A two part coupling comprises a pin 10 and socket 12, the latter being formed with a concave extremity 22 which engages the convex end 14 of the pin when the two parts are placed in abutting relationship, the socket also having a part 18 formed with a number of spiral slots 20 which allow the part 18 to be angularly deformed when the two parts are engaged. Both parts of the connector have tubular recesses 16 for retaining the end of conductors and both are formed with reduced diameter portions 24 which oo-operate with springs 30 to hold the parts adjacent the reduced diameter portions 36 of the bores 32 of housings 34. Socket 12 is preferably made of beryllium copper or phosphor bronze.