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Patent GB-2378505-A (GB)
Title: Detecting presence of microorganisms
Inventor: NAKANO TOMOTA
IPC: C12N1/16
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: Microorganisms are detected e.g in food, by addition of a colorimetric reagent and alkaline sensitising solution to a liquid culture medium which has been inoculated with a test sample, the formation of colour showing the presence of microorganisms in the test sample. The microorganism is typically a yeast like or filamentous fungus. Kits for the detection comprise the colorimetric reagent, a liquid culture medium and the alkaline sensitising solution. The reagent is especially a redox dye comprising a water soluble tetrazolium salt that forms formazan. Susceptibility of microorganisms to drugs may also be tested by including in the culture medium an antimicrobial drug. The alkaline sensitising solution may be aqueous NaOH solution which gives a pH of at least 9 in the culture medium.
Patent GB-2393645-A (GB)
Title: Display assembly
Inventor: BROOK RICHARD
IPC: A47F5/10
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A display assembly comprising a plurality of components, including a first component having a tang and a second component having an aperture, in which the tang may be inserted into the aperture by moving the two components in a first direction relative to each other, and the tang may be interlocked with the aperture by moving the two components in a second direction relative to each other. A method of assembling the display assembly is also described. The display assembly described may be readily assembled, adjusted, and dismantled without the use of bolts. The display assembly comprising grooved uprights interconnected by members having tongues and pins. The display further comprising partitions being interconnected by sliding wedges co-acting with keyhole-shaped openings.
Patent GB-2382124-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchange system with pre-heater
Inventor: MOORE HENRIK
IPC: F24D11/00
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: The system 2 is up-stream from a water supply conduit 3 and has a conduit portion 14 in the form of a heat exchange element 15. The element extends through hot water 16 held in a cylinder 17 which acts as a heat reservoir. The element may be in the form of U-shaped parallel tubes 18 extending between an inlet 20 and an outlet 21. Cold water is pre-heated by the element before it is supplied to the conduit 3 for subsequent use such as in a shower unit 1, or for on-demand hot water or central heating. The tubes of the heat exchange element may alternatively be straight, zig-zag, or right-angled between the inlet and outlet. The pre-heat exchange element 15 may be thermally coupled to a remote heat reservoir instead.
Patent GB-2382366-A (GB)
Title: A subsea wellhead assembly having a production tree and a method of completing a subsea well
Inventor: FENTON STEPHEN P
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: A subsea wellhead assembly which comprises a wellhead housing 21 adapted to be secured to a string of casing and having a bore 25 with an internal groove profile 35, and a production tree 39 having a lower portion that locates in the bore of the wellhead housing and is secured to the profile with a portion of the tree protruding above the wellhead housing. The tree is a monobore having a production passage but no tubing annulus passage extending through it. Also attached to the wellhead housing is a tubing hanger 31 which has a tubing annulus passage (fig. 4, 83) and a production passage 32. A valve (fig. 4, 89) is mounted in the tubing annulus passage. Further disclosed is a method of completing a subsea well using the wellhead assembly.
Patent GB-2396542-A (GB)
Title: A platform for affixing to a pier rail for the support of fishing rods and other tackle.
Inventor: CAMPBELL MICHAEL COLIN
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: A platform device 2 comprises a support member 4 affixed at both opposing ends to attachment means 6. The attachment means are in the form of a hook and allow for the platform to be suspended from the rail 18 of a pier. The support member has at least one fishing rod location port which is in the form of an aperture, a recess or a channel. The support member may also be provided with a ruler or measuring stick, and with one or more hooks for the hanging of fishing tackle, equipment, baited hooks or weighing scales. A chopping board may be integrally formed with the support.
Patent GB-2398678-A (GB)
Title: Earthed rail in junction box
Inventor: JACKSON CARL
IPC: H01R9/26
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: A junction box 10 has an earth portion 20 and contains a support rail 34 for terminal blocks and a support member 40 for the rail, the support member 40 including an electrically conductive element in contact with the support rail 34 and the earth portion 20. The conductive element may bow (at 70) against the support rail 34, pass through a slot in a non-conductive part of the support and end in a tab connected to the earth portion 20. The non-conductive part has feet 42 mounted on the junction box, and resilient arms 65, 62 which grip the rail.
Patent GB-2399928-A (GB)
Title: Baby or child monitor incorporating mobile telephone
Inventor: HENELLY MARTIN
IPC: H04M1/72436
Filed: 2003-03-24
Abstract: A child or baby monitor comprising a transmitter terminal which monitors an activity of the baby or child, and a receiver for a parent which receives the transmitted signals. The transmitter and receiver communicate via a public radio communications network. The transmitter and/or the receiver may comprise a mobile telephone. The transmitter transmits signals in response to the monitored activity and is only activated when the detected activity exceeds a predefined limit. The transmitter terminal may have a microphone for detecting audio activity or a video camera for detecting visual activity, e.g. movement. The transmitter may also include a buffer which records the detected audio or visual data. The signal transmitted by the transmitter may be in the form of an SMS message, text message or an email, and may also include the data which is stored in the buffer.
Patent GB-2389427-A (GB)
Title: Custom function blocks for use with process control systems
Inventor: NIXON MARK J
IPC: G05B11/01
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: A system and method for creating and incorporating a function block within a process control system enables a user of the process control system to generate a function block by combining a plurality of files selected from a group of files provided by the manufacturer of the process control system to form a source code file associated with the function block. The user can modify a the function block source code file to include a procedure, routine or algorithm that is not provided by the manufacturer and can send the modified source code file to the manufacturer for validation. If the function block source code file is validated, a security measure such as a digital signature is provided to the user that enables the user to incorporate the function block within the process control system. The function blocks can be used to incorporate a new function into a process control application or to operatively integrate a data source external to a process control application with the process control application via data mapping functions performed by the function blocks.
Patent GB-2386454-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for rewarding contributors
Inventor: CHUA JAMES CHIEN LIANG
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for rewarding a contributor for contributing one or more contributions to an electronic publishing environment, the method comprising calculating a reward for the contributor that depends on one or more criteria selected form the group comprising the quantity of the contributions and the quality of each of the contributions.
Patent GB-2402401-A (GB)
Title: Coated pistons
Inventor: GREEN CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: C23C30/00
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: A down-the-hole hammer piston in rock drilling apparatus is provided with a crack-inhibiting coating of wear-resistant material with anti-galling qualities, such as a refractory metal carbide applied by high pressure/high velocity oxygen fuel spray (HP/HVOF). The coating extends the life of the piston through increased resistance to surface particle ingress and reduced wear on the sliding outside surface of the piston and through reduced occurrence of thermal cracking from micro welding spots on the sliding outside surface of the piston. The coating also prevents thermal cracks from propagating through the coating boundary into the original (metal) piston material and thus from continuing into the piston causing catastrophic failure.
Patent GB-2404658-A (GB)
Title: Quinoxalinone derivatives and their use in the treatment of diseases
Inventor: KUHL ALEXANDER
IPC: C07D241/44
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I, and its salts, solvates, and solvates of salts; <EMI ID=1.1 HE=31 WI=68 LX=627 LY=809 TI=CF> <PC>Wherein A is C1-C6-alkanediyl which is optionally substituted 1-2 times by hydroxide or 1-3 times by halogen; R1 is 1,3-benzodioxole or optionally substituted aryl; R2 is optionally substituted cycloalkyl; and R3 is optionally substituted alkyl or cycloalkyl. A process for the preparation of the compounds is disclosed as well as their use in the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases.
Patent GB-2392070-A (GB)
Title: Method for an improved data transmission between a user application and a server
Inventor: SCHAFFRATH DANIEL
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: In a method for an improved data transmission between a user equipment (UE) and a server (S) according to a transmission protocol with messages, the user equipment (UE) is adapted to a first version of said protocol and the server (S) is adapted to a second version of said protocol. A connection for the data transmission is performed over a proxy server (PS) which analyzes the protocol version of a first message sent between the user equipment (UE) and the server (S) and stores an identification of the corresponding connection. The proxy server (PS) waits for a reply message corresponding to the identified connection and analyzes the protocol version of the reply message. The reply message or further messages corresponding to the connection are handled according to the analyzes. Devices and software programs embodying the invention are also described.
Patent GB-2393355-A (GB)
Title: Multichannel communication bandwidth control
Inventor: CLARK TERENCE JOHN
IPC: H04L12/70
Filed: 2000-10-12
Abstract: A communication bandwidth controller and method is provided for controlling the bandwidth used by a plurality of users of a respective plurality of terminals connectable over multiple communication channels to at least one service provider. The controller accesses data associated with users of terminals, and controls the bandwidth available for each user to connect to the or each service provider by controlling the number of communication channels made available for communication between the terminals used by the users and the or each service provider in accordance with the accessed data associated with the users.
Patent GB-2396147-A (GB)
Title: Patient lifting device
Inventor: WALKER SIMON CHRISTOPHER DORNT
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A device for lifting and manoeuvering a disabled patient has a frame 2, 43, 45 with two side pad supports 47 that can be fitted to the front of the body with the side pad supports fitting under the patient armpits and around the upper side chest area. The frame also has a front column 13 on which a pair of padded curved bars 44 are connected for the upper leg bones of the patient. When used with a patient hoist, this provides means for lifting a heavy patient that can improve the safety, comfort and speed of the operation.
Patent GB-2410301-A (GB)
Title: A pump having a plunger with rotating and reciprocating motion
Inventor: WOOD ROBERT A
IPC: F04B7/06
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A pump and motor assembly (10) for supplying fluid to a double acting hydraulic cylinder the ends of which are connected to two exit ports (1, 2) provided on the pump housing (11). A single acting piston (5) reciprocates and rotates simultaneously on the piston axis with the reciprocating motion imparted by a single row ball bearing (13) mounted on the piston (5) and inclined at an angle to the piston axis and having a single point on the outer race of the single row ball bearing (13) restrained. The pump includes two one way check valves (25, 26 and 27, 28) in passages between a reservoir (24) and the exit ports (1,2) that allow fluid to be drawn into the pumping chamber (7) when the attached cylinder is expanding. A bleed valve, constructed using two balls (30, 31) allows fluid displaced by the rod of a double acting cylinder to be returned through a third passage (35) to the reservoir (24) when the attached cylinder is retracting.
Patent GB-2413936-A (GB)
Title: Helical support holder for curtains
Inventor: ROBERTS CLEON
IPC: A47H19/00
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A curtain holder, for a curtain that is not drawn, to hold it in partially open position, having a helical spring-like shape with an aperture through which the curtain is fed. The curtain is fed through the aperture mainly by rotation and the diameter of the aperture can be sufficient to allow the curtain through and support the holder by friction on the curtain itself. The holder can thus be self supported on the curtain or it can also be supported on a side wall via a hook (Figs. 5, 6) to hold the curtains against a side of a window. The holder can be fitted with bauble terminals (2, Fig.3) and is preferably made from perspex or stainless steel materials.
Patent GB-2403369-A (GB)
Title: Modifying an EPG frame
Inventor: HA HOE-SEONG
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: Managing an electronic program guide (EPG) and a multimedia device where the size and/or position of an EPG frame on a display, or the sizes of cells of a grid in the EPG frame, can be changed. The method of managing the EPG includes generating an EPG display frame; modifying the EPG frame ; and storing the modified EGP frame. The multimedia device includes an AV decoder for receiving and separating EPG information; a storage unit for storing the EPG information and an EPG frame; an EPG control unit for generating EPG display signals and modifying the stored EPG frame; and a display for displaying an EPG. According to the invention, a user can adjust the sizes of the cells of the grid in the EPG frame, and the size and position of the EPG frame so that they are suitable for his/her preference.
Patent GB-2414605-A (GB)
Title: Upside down mains plug
Inventor: MILLIN REGINALD FRANCIS JOHN
IPC: H01R24/08
Filed: 2004-05-29
Abstract: An inverted mains plug consists of an insulated housing containing a fuse d and three pins a , b, c for electrical power transmission. The appliance connection cable exits the plug at point e beside the Earth pin c.
Patent GB-2416289-A (GB)
Title: A faeces collecting pouch
Inventor: PARKER ROY
IPC: A01K23/00
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A faeces collecting pouch 1 includes a bag with a top flap 2 and a bottom flap 3. The top flap has a large aperture to accommodate the tail of the dog in use, and the bottom flap is fitted with two lengths of fastening tapes. To fit the device to the dog, the tail is placed through the hole while the bottom flap is taken between the dog's legs. The tapes are then brought up through holes in the top flap, crossed over under the body of the dog, and tied off on the top. When the pouch has been used, it is slid off the tail and the flaps tied together using the tapes. The bag may then be deposited in the waste bin.
Patent GB-2419103-A (GB)
Title: Electric razor with pivoting head
Inventor: ROYLE TERENCE GORDON
IPC: B26B21/22
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: The safety razor includes a motor in a head 6 that pivots 3 relative to a handle 1. Preferably the rotary or linear motor 18 is housed within a sealed chamber 9 connected to a battery within the handle by electrical conductors passing through a flexible tube 42. The dry shaver includes a hair trimmer, a lubricating strip (115, figure 24) and a detachable shaving cartridge 30.
Patent GB-2409730-A (GB)
Title: Determining the components of an absolute permeability tensor of a porous rock
Inventor: KFOURY MOUSSA
IPC: G01N15/08
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: All of the components of an absolute permeability tensor (Keq) of a sample of an anisotropic porous medium can be determined using the following method. Two liquid flows are applied successively in two (or three) orthogonal directions Ox, Oy (and Oz) through the sample and under an imposed pressure gradient, generating transverse forces in the sample. The flow rates and transverse forces are measured or calculated, these quantities being brought back to unitary pressure gradients. A simulator iteratively determines the components of the equivalent permeability tensor (k), from an a priori numerical solution of a confined flow in a homogeneous medium. Any inverse method may be used so that simulated quantities of force and flow rate substantially adjust to the measured or calculated quantities. Flow rates may be measured using a permeameter and transverse forces may be measured from weight variations of the sample resulting from changes in flow direction. Alternatively, the same quantities may be calculated by simulation of flows in a medium using data such a permeability maps.
Patent GB-2421095-A (GB)
Title: Facilitating access to an electronic datum in a file system
Inventor: CHANDURKAR SUNIL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: First data identifying an electronic datum are provided to a computer system, and second data identifying a file system associated with the electronic datum are received from the computer system. The second data may then be provided to a file system mounting process to effect mounting of the file system thereby facilitating access to the electronic datum. The second data may be provided to the file system mounting process independently of a person. Alternatively, third data may be presented to a person informing the person that the electronic datum can be accessed. The method is preferably practiced via a communications network.
Patent GB-2406205-A (GB)
Title: Input device with sheet-like input sensor
Inventor: KIYONO TSUTOMU
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: An input device which outputs a signal by applying a beating input to a planar input area (30) in a predetermined region, ```wherein the input area includes a sheet-like input sensor (36) which is disposed over the almost entire surface of the input area, the input sensor being divided into a plurality of sections (36a, 36b). A simulated percussion instrument and a game machine using such a sensor are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2413705-A (GB)
Title: Multiple-pass heat exchanger
Inventor: MALONE CHRISTOPHER G
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: In a liquid loop cooling device, a heat exchanger (100) includes a tube (102) arranged in a multiple-pass configuration including a plurality of substantially parallel tube segments (104A, 104B). The heat exchanger (100) further includes a plurality of fins (106) coupled to the tube segments (104A, 104B). The fins (106) for adjacent tube segments are separated by a gap (108). This prevents conduction of heat by the fins between the tube segments in compact electronic devices. Instead of flat fins on a circular-section tube as shown, in another embodiment (Fig 4) corrugated fins are mounted on a flattened tube.
Patent GB-2409818-A (GB)
Title: Nipple
Inventor: RANDOLPH ROSS STEVEN
IPC: A61J11/00
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A nipple simulating the shape, surface geometry and function of a woman's breast is provided. The nipple has a stem and a base. The base has an areola region and a bulbous region. The areola region is positioned \ between the stem and the bulbous region, and can simulate the areola of a woman's breast. The bulbous region can simulate the region of a woman's breast surrounding the areola. The areola region has a texture or surface geometry that is different from the texture or surface geometry of the stem or bulbous region.
Patent GB-2410393-A (GB)
Title: Space-saving scanner with source spatial adjustment
Inventor: BAGGS SCOTT
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-06-10
Abstract: A space-saving optical scanner assembly 100 has means for spatially adjusting a source to be scanned and supports the source along its edge during scanning. The spatial adjustment means may be a slot 316, or inclined surfaces (417 and 419, figures 8 and 10) associated with a housing 300 and a flap 310, and the source support maybe a channel 330.
Patent GB-2412398-A (GB)
Title: A centralizer for a perforating gun stack
Inventor: ROCHEN JAMES A
IPC: E21B43/116
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: A centralizer positionable along a perforating gun stack for passing through a tubing string and centralizing the gun stack within a casing of a well below the smaller diameter tubing string comprises an upper body 180 having an upper end for attachment to a perforating gun component; a lower body 150 having a lower end for attachment to a perforating gun component, the upper and lower bodies being screwed together; a coil spring 160 axially captured between a spring stop 155 and an axially movable spring cap 165; upper arms 175 each pivotally connected to the upper body; and lower arms 170 each pivotally connected to the spring cap 165 and a respective one of the upper arms such that the upper and lower arms are movable between an open position for centralizing in the casing and a closed position for passing through the tubing string.
Patent GB-2428641-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible trailer
Inventor: WHITMORE STEPHEN JOSEPH
IPC: B62D63/06
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: The invention consists of a trailer 2 comprising a substantially rigid chassis having a towing point 3 at one end, wheels 10 mounted on the chassis about a transverse axis 8 thereof, and a goods carrier 4,6 on the chassis, said trailer being collapsible whereby ends of the trailer may be brought substantially together, and wherein said goods carrier is in use collapsible within an envelope defined by the perimeter of the trailer. The trailer comprises two sections 4,6 which are connected to each other about the axis 8, and which are pivoted away from each when the trailer is to be opened out for use. The trailer is suitable for being attached to personal mobility vehicle 1 for the elderly or disabled, or to a bicycle.
Patent GB-2417552-A (GB)
Title: A fireplace surround and hearth with translucent/transparent panels
Inventor: CUMMINGS IAN ROBERT
IPC: E04F19/00
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: A hearth 20 has a rectangular glass upper panel 30 supported by a frame 32, with a light source mounted therein such that a uniform glow is projected upwardly through the hearth's upper panel 30. A fireplace surround assembly comprises a mantel 2 that is arranged to surround a fire (22, fig 1) and be secured to a wall (18, fig 1) of a room and mounted on the hearth 20. A planar display panel 8 is disposed between the wall and the mantel. The display panel 8 is translucent or transparent over at least part of its surface and a light source 26 is positioned so that light is visible through the panel from the front of the assembly. Preferably the light source may be a fluorescent strip light mounted between the wall and the panel, or be positioned so that light is projected through the thickness of the panel from at least one edge. The display panel 8 may be a plurality of glass sections comprising two vertical extending sections 10 and a lintel section 12. The display panel 8 can have a textured, engraving or etching rear surface. Various lighting effects of the panels 8,30 can be achieved by colour, intensity or position. The surround assembly can be used with an electric, gas or solid fuel fire.