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Patent GB-2399149-A (GB)
Title: A spigot and socket connection primarily for use in a bladder pump
Inventor: CHAMP JAMIESON EDWARD
IPC: F04B43/00
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: A spigot and socket connection comprises a tube 20 made of flexible, heat-shrinkable material, an end-fitting having a spigot 24 made of hard rigid material and a helical coil spring 23. The spigot 24 of the end-fitting which includes a thread-form 26 in the shape of a helical groove is inserted into an end-potion of the tube 20 and the tube 20 is then heat-shrunk onto the spigot 24. The spring 23 is then threaded over the end-portion so that the tube 20 is pinched and compressed radially between the thread form of the spigot and the spring 23. The degree of compression is heavy enough to hold the tube 23 in place against a substantial axial force, and to seal the tube 23 to the spigot 24. The connection is primarily for use in a bladder pump of the kind used to obtain samples of water for example from a well or other bore hole. The tube 23 is preferably the bladder tube of the pump.
Patent GB-2397860-A (GB)
Title: Highly flexible multistructure tube
Inventor: NOBILEAU PHILIPPE
IPC: F16L11/12
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: The invention concerns a multistructure tube for transporting fluid, used in particular in oil installations, comprising a first hollow and closed tubular structure including a row of substantially circumferential slots, each of the slots extending on an arc of more than 180{ and defining a helical tension strip extending along the first tubular structure, and at least a second tubular structure also including a tension strip likewise helical of same direction and same pitch as the tension strip of the first tubular structure, and the tension strips of the first and of the second tubular structures being maintained at a fixed distance from each other, the second tubular structure being supported on the first tubular structure to provide the tube with tensile capacity.
Patent GB-2415535-A (GB)
Title: Portable infra red smoke alarm detector
Inventor: WILKINSON KIERAN
IPC: G08B17/10
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: A portable infra red smoke alarm tester (1 figure 1/2/3) with wall mounted pivotal housing (2 figure 4/5). The tester provides the facility for a ceiling mounted smoke alarm to be easily tested on a weekly basis. In accordance with the manufacturers and Fire and Rescue Services recommendations. It will also reset a smoke alarm that has been activated due to a non serious incident. This minimises the nuisance factor to occupants and neighbours. The tester and housing should be located in close proximity to the smoke alarm (3 figure 7).It can be free standing or wall mounted at any level. This makes it accessible to people of all ages and abilities in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act. This device will reduce the number of flat or removed batteries in smoke alarms.
Patent GB-2406767-A (GB)
Title: Converting WITSML data to scalable vector data for viewing bottom-hole assemblies(BHA)
Inventor: GUIDRY JONATHAN
IPC: G06F30/32
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A method for displaying a bottom-hole assembly (BHA) using vector graphics includes parsing and interpreting BHA source data to produce data packets corresponding to BHA components. Assembling the BHA using vector graphics components in a vector graphics library, wherein the vector graphics components represent the BHA components, and displaying the BHA at a selected scale. Additional data may be displayed from the well log data as well as the drill string itself.
Patent GB-2411762-A (GB)
Title: Laser Amplifier
Inventor: MASON MICHAEL
IPC: H01S3/23
Filed: 2004-11-02
Abstract: A laser amplifier includes a gain medium with at least one profiled end to act as a lensing element to collect emission from a laser oscillator. The combination of a thermal lens and a profiled medium produces a lensing effect , which allows light to be directly coupled from a laser into an amplifier module without the need for additional optics. In addition, variation of the input power may allow for control of the thermal lens formed within the amplifier medium.
Patent GB-2412962-A (GB)
Title: Flame detection method and apparatus for gas turbine exhaust path
Inventor: PLIMPTON JONATHAN
IPC: F02C7/00
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring gas turbine exhaust for unwanted flames employs a system comprising an electro-optics module (40), sensors (44), processing electronics (45), and collection and transmitting optics (20, 30). Information generated by the sensor can suggest problems with combustion related components.
Patent GB-2410788-A (GB)
Title: Garment steamer with improved heater and variable steam output
Inventor: CARLUCCI VITO JAMES
IPC: A01J13/00
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: The steamer includes a liquid reservoir 15 with inlet port 17 and outlet port 19, a pressurised boiler system 45, a thermostatic control device 48, and at least one steam output discharge port. The discharge port has a selectable aperture size in fluid communication with the output of the boiler system. The thermostatic control device controls the flow rate of liquid delivered from the reservoir to the boiler system and a heating temperature setting for the boiler system. A pump 35 may deliver water under pressure to the boiler system. A flow control device 40 may also be provided to isolate the pump from the pressurised boiler system. A portion of the steam output may additionally be ionised.
Patent GB-2413096-A (GB)
Title: A synchronised dual process beverage preparation device
Inventor: TIKARE PRINCE
IPC: A23N1/02
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: The device comprises a first housing 1 having a centrifugal extractor 3, including a rotating cylindrical sieve 3, a second housing having a rotating blade 13 and a connecting route 7, between the first and second housing. The connecting route further comprises a one way valve 8. The centrifugal extractor and the mixer are driven by a single motor 15 via a belt and pulley arrangement 20. A pulping head (not shown) is further provided for pulping fruit. The device further comprises sensors to measure or determine fluid parameters such as pH, conductivity, temperature, reflectivity, viscosity, volume, permittivity or permeability so that the consistency of the beverage may be determined. The device is connected via wireless data transfer means to a mobile device, having a memory and a data processor, and/or a remote server which will attempt to recognise the desired recipe from the constituents and recommend further additions to the mix.
Patent GB-2413416-A (GB)
Title: Haptic messaging in handheld communication devices
Inventor: GRANT DANNY
IPC: H04M1/72457
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for providing customized "haptic messaging" to users of handheld communication devices (110) in a variety of applications. In one embodiment, a method of haptic messaging includes: receiving an input signal associated with an actuation of a user-interface member (112); determining a haptic code associated with the actuation; and including the haptic code in an output signal to be sent to a remote handheld communication device (10). In another embodiment, a method of haptic messaging includes: receiving an input signal; outputting a request relating to a contact with a user-interface member (112) coupled to a handheld communication device (110); and providing a control signal associated with the contact to an actuator (130) coupled to the handheld communication device (110), the control signal being configured to cause the actuator (130) to output a haptic effect associated with the input signal.
Patent GB-2412886-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum filtration device
Inventor: SCOTT CHRIS A
IPC: B01D35/02
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: The present invention is a filter assembly for vacuum filtration formed of a housing (2) having an upper portion (6) and lower portion (4), a filter (8) separating the upper from the lower portion of the housing, an inlet (10) formed in the upper housing, an outlet (16) and a vacuum port (18) formed in the lower portion, a gasket (20) arranged at a lowermost surface (22) of the lower portion and the upper portion is having a height sufficient to trap any air that might enter and keep it away from the membrane surface. Preferably, it is of a curved shape, preferably in the form of a dome. Optionally, the upper portion of the housing may also contain a vent (32), particularly a vent controlled by a valve, for the removal of air periodically from the upper portion, especially when a large incursion of air has occurred.
Patent GB-2430177-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a pyrolysed body
Inventor: MCAINSH RICHARD KENNETH
IPC: B29C35/02
Filed: 2005-09-20
Abstract: A method for producing a pyrolysed body is provided, the method comprising: <SL> <LI>(a) providing a mould 2 having a surface 3b or surfaces for shaping a pyrolysed body; <LI>(b) introducing one or more precursors of the pyrolysed body into the mould, the mould being associated with a heating device 12a-f for heating the one or more precursors of the pyrolysed body; <LI>(c) heating said one or more precursors to form a cured body from said precursors; and <LI>(d) heating said cured body in the mould to form a pyrolysed body. </SL>
Patent GB-2435983-A (GB)
Title: Method of Establishing a Distributed Network of Wireless Access Points.
Inventor: CHEN YUN-TI
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: The invention is to provide a method of automatically establishing distributed network of a plurality of access points. According to the invention, a beacon is sent by one of the access points. When any of the reachable access points in the plurality of access points receives the beacon sent by said one access point the access point, receiving the beacon, communicates with said one access point in accordance with the information in the beacon.
Patent GB-2435012-A (GB)
Title: Expandable file folder with two box-shaped cases.
Inventor: CHOU CHIH-YING
IPC: B42F7/08
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: The expandable file has first and second cases 40, 50 between the front and rear sides and an expandable storing part 30. The file holder is stable in a standing position because of the two separated supporting areas formed beneath the two cases. Thus the folder, when placed, will not tend to fall down. The openings of the first and second cases may be on their tops or sides, covered by separate flaps (43, figure 8).
Patent GB-2423110-A (GB)
Title: Curved Flood Barrier
Inventor: DURRANCE ALISTAIR
IPC: E06B9/01
Filed: 2006-02-07
Abstract: A flood defence barrier comprises a body (1) having a convex surface for facing flood water and a base in the form of flange (12) connected to the lower edge of the body and extending rearwardly therefrom. A reinforcing member (16) extends between the body (1) and the flange (12) to resist upward deflection of the flange (12) under imposed water load. Seals (7,8) are provided at the lateral edges of the body and a seal (15) is provided on the underside of the flange (12). A suitable mounting device, which can be in the form of an H-frame having screw jacks to enable it to be secured rigidly to a door frame is used in association with the body, the body being connected to the mounting device by elastomeric cords secured to fittings (17) provided on the body and extending through suitable apertures provided in the mounting device.
Patent GB-2423308-A (GB)
Title: Cold spray apparatus having powder preheating device
Inventor: KIM HYUNG-JUN
IPC: B05B7/16
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: There is provided a cold spray apparatus having a powder preheating device, capable of obtaining high deposition rate and excellent coating layer under the same spray processing conditions by preheating coating powder before a coating process. Also, there is provided a manufacturing method of nano-structured super-high hardness WC-Co coating having high abrasive wear resistance and fracture toughness by spraying WC-Co powder using the cold spray apparatus. In the cold spray apparatus, a gas controller controls gas supply amount of main gas and residual gas (gas that is not supplied toward the main gas), and a gas heater heats the main gas supplied under the control of the gas controller. A powder feeder receives the residual gas under the control of the gas controller and supplies a coating powder together with the residual gas. A powder preheating device preheat the coating powder supplied from the powder feeder, and a mixing chamber mixes the heated main gas with the preheated coating powder. A temperature controller adjusts temperature by controlling the powder preheating device and the gas heater, and the coating powder mixed in the mixing chamber is sprayed through a nozzle.
Patent GB-2430827-A (GB)
Title: Flexible printed wiring board for an adjustable imaging device
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: H04N101/00
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A flexible printed wiring board for an imaging device includes an image pickup device fixing member 61 upon which an image pickup device 60 is mounted. A holding member 21 holds the image pickup device fixing member in position whilst an inclination angle adjusting mechanism is able to change an inclination angle of the image pickup device fixing member relative to the holding member. A flexible printed wiring board 90 extending from the image pickup device is supported by a support member 91 which in turn is fixed to the holding member at a position behind the image pickup device fixing member. Part of the flexible printed wiring board is in contact wit the flexible printed wiring board support member. This arrangement is designed to allow adjustment of the image pickup orientation relative to the optical axis without having an adverse effect upon any image stabilization pickup driving operation.
Patent GB-2429613-A (GB)
Title: Universal Serial Bus extender
Inventor: KIDGER ALEX
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: A USB extender converts data between a USB packet format used by a local USB element and a format such as AMI which is suitable for transmission along a twisted-pair cable to remote equipment. The bit rate of the USB data is increased and multiplexed with additional non-USB data such as audio, PS/2 etc., and sent along the same twisted-pair in full duplex mode. When the extender receives a packet from the local element which requires a response from the remote equipment, the extender forwards the packet to the remote equipment and generates a local synchronisation prefix (KJKJ...) which is sent to the local element. When the response eventually arrives the response is forwarded to the local element contiguous with the prefix so that the local element receives an extended synchronisation sequence. The time taken for the response to come back from the remote equipment may thus exceed the response time allowed for full speed communications in the USB specification.
Patent GB-2427810-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for displaying an image
Inventor: EVANS DAVID
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A method of displaying an image comprising creating an embedded web page and attaching objects to the embedded web page. The objects are served as images rather than as text, thereby allowing text in unusual fonts to be displayed.
Patent GB-2440152-A (GB)
Title: Toy box or drawer system requiring contents to be included for locking
Inventor: LEE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E05B65/52
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: A child's toy box or drawer system with a locking mechanism 8 that only allows one drawer of toys to be opened at one time. The child has to replace the contents of the drawer in order to gain access to another drawer. The lock 8 may only be locked once the toys are replaced due to the action of a weight dependent base plate 5, which may be mounted on springs 6. The key may be on a closed fob with other keys locks on other boxes, thus the child can only play with one group of toys at a time without replacing it. The keys may be provided in different shapes and colours corresponding to different capes ad colours of key holes. The system may either slide under beds or be in stacking box form.
Patent GB-2426901-A (GB)
Title: FDM/OFDM with reduced peak to average power ratio
Inventor: WU YANYAN
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: A method of reducing PAPR in an OFDM transmission, including at the transmitter, preadjusting each subcarrier phase by an amount determined by a quadratic function of the subcarrier index and a predetermined factor, and at the receiver, recovering the predetermined factor from a pilot subcarrier and reversing the pre-adjustments to recover the signal. The factor may be found at the transmitter by a search method.
Patent GB-2444058-A (GB)
Title: Floor construction method and flooring panel therefore
Inventor: VARLEY ROGER
IPC: E04B5/26
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A method of constructing a floor comprises arranging a plurality of structural beams 703 alongside each other and spaced apart from each other, so as to produce a plurality of bays between the beams 703, and arranging a plurality of flooring panels in each bay. Each flooring panel comprises a main body section configured to fit substantially between a pair of beams, an under-hanging portion extending from one side of the main body section, the under-hanging portion arranged to extend underneath a beam 703 and into an adjacent bay. A first set of flooring panels 701 is arranged with under-hanging portions extending in a first direction relative to their corresponding main bodies, and a second set of flooring panels 702 is arranged in a second, opposite orientation.
Patent GB-2444509-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow conductivity sensor
Inventor: HOWELL COLIN
IPC: G01N27/07
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A conductivity sensor (1) has electrodes (7.1-7.3) held in a desired position within a housing (3, 5) by a number of slots accurately positioned within the housing. The slots are integrally formed within the housing. Once the electrodes have been inserted into the slots a thermoset resin is poured into the housing and cured. A through bore is then drilled through the housing, the electrodes and the cured resin to form a flow conduit through the sensor. A circuit board (11) with slot connectors (19.1-19.3) provides electrical connection to the electrodes. A dual frequency excitation technique may be used that allows a measurement to be obtained of a polarisation resistance of the electrodes. This measurement is stored and used to correct subsequent conductivity measurements.
Patent GB-2433516-A (GB)
Title: Polishing composition for glass substrate
Inventor: NISHIMOTO KAZUHIKO
IPC: C09K3/14
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a polishing composition for a glass substrate having a pH of from 0.5 to 5, containing a silica of which primary particles have an average particle size of from 5 to 50 nm and an acrylic acid/sulfonic acid copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight of from 1,000 to 5,000; and a method for manufacturing a glass substrate using the polishing composition. The polishing composition for a glass substrate can be suitably used, for example, in the manufacture of glass hard disks, aluminosilicate glass for reinforced glass substrates, glass ceramic substrates.
Patent GB-2439162-A (GB)
Title: A container and method of using the same
Inventor: GOODWIN KATIE
IPC: A47J27/04
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a container and to a method of storing and heating matter. A container 1 is described as comprising at least one compartment unit comprising a compartment 9, 11 for receiving matter to be steam heated; a reservoir for receiving water; an induction element associated with said reservoir, said element being of a type which, during use of the container 1, is heated when placed in an induction field of an induction heating device; and ducting means 25, 33, 37, 23 for allowing steam generated in said reservoir to flow into said compartment 9, 11. Each compartment unit may comprise a pivotally mounted tray. The reservoir may contain ice to cool matter in the container. For use, for example, aboard aircraft or in hospitals.
Patent GB-2435023-A (GB)
Title: Differentially drivable vehicle having parking mode determination and turning radius reduction
Inventor: OFFERIE TIMOTHY G
IPC: B60W30/02
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: An automotive vehicle 10 includes a controller (26 see fig 3) for determining whether the vehicle 10 is in a parking mode. If a condition such as a low speed or a high steering angle indicates that the parking mode is present, the controller (26) typically controls positive torque amounts to be applied to wheels on respective sides of the vehicle 10, so that modified steering occurs, producing a reduced turning radius. The torque amounts may be applied via a plurality of electric drive motors or using active differentials. The controller (26) may monitor a steering wheel angle, steering wheel direction and steering wheel angular rate.
Patent GB-2438083-A (GB)
Title: Inhalation and exhalation valve for mask
Inventor: BOWSHER RICHARD FRANCIS
IPC: A62B18/10
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: A respiratory mask (30) is disclosed. The respiratory mask (30) comprises a mask body (32) defining a cavity and being adapted to fit about the mouth and/or nose of the patient, such that a respiratory gas can be inhaled by the patient from the cavity. The respiratory mask (30) also has a plurality of separate ports (42,44) for enabling passage of gas into, and out of, the cavity of the mask body (32), and a valve assembly (40). The valve assembly (40,140) includes a continuous valve membrane (50,150) having a deformable first valve member (52,152) that controls flow of gas through a first port (42), and an independently deformable second valve member (54,154) that controls the flow of gas through a second port (44). In a second aspect the mask body is manufactured as a single component including integral retaining formations for retaining the valve.
Patent GB-2451420-A (GB)
Title: Beacon co-ordinated Medium Access Control protocol for dense UWB networks
Inventor: HARLE DAVID
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: In an Ultra Wide Band (UWB) network in which transmissions are time division multiplexed into Superframes of 256 Medium Access Slots (MAS), each superframe having an initial Beacon Period of MAS's comprising a Beacon Period Start Time (BPST) and subsequent Beacon Slots each allocated to a different device (fig. 3a), collisions from new devices reserving the same beacon slot (fig. 3d) are resolved by randomly selecting a retransmission slot from a group including the slot which caused the original collision. This prevents unnecessary extension of the Beacon Period to accommodate new devices joining the network, which need not wait for the contraction of the Beacon Period wherein devices which reserved later slots are allocated earlier slots (figs 3b and 3c). Joining times for devices in dense UWB networks are shortened (fig. 8).
Patent GB-2440663-A (GB)
Title: Fibre-on-end material
Inventor: ARNOLD CARL BERNARD
IPC: B01D67/00
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: A process for manufacturing a fibre-on-end material sequentially comprises a) arranging a plurality of fibres in parallel 1; b) fusing or binding the fibres into ribbon or fabric; c) folding or pleating the ribbon or fabric 2; d) compressing the folded or pleated ribbon or fabric into a solid 3; and e) skiving end on material of a desired thickness from the solid 6. The skived material is a porous membrane or capillary array and the fibres comprise sheath core or "islands in the sea" fibres. A solvent may further be used to dissolve a component of the fibres and produce a membrane with micro-projections. Step b) may further comprise providing cross fibres that melt and fuse the main fibres and a chemical solvent or binder may be sewed into the ribbon in steps b) and d). Latter claims are directed at other methods of forming the materialincluding winding the fibres onto a rotating roll, cutting strips and layering the strips to be skived; cutting and welding together trapezoidal sections to be mounted on a spindle to be skived; and forming a cylindrical billet to be skived.