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Patent GB-2426457-A (GB)
Title: Balloon angioplasty device with distal protection capability
Inventor: SHTURMAN LEONID
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: A balloon angioplasty device for dilating a region of a vessel 1 of a patient which has been occluded by a stenotic lesion 2 comprises an inflatable element comprising a dilatation balloon 6a and a membrane 6b located around the distal end of an elongate catheter shaft 5. The membrane has at least one flushing opening 13 at or near its distal end. In use, the dilatation balloon is inflated to cause the inflatable element to dilate the stenotic lesion. As the balloon is partially deflated the membrane continues to be pressed against the treated stenotic lesion by the pressure of flushing fluid which is pumped along an antegrade flushing fluid flow path C between the dilatation balloon and the membrane, the pressurised flushing fluid entering the treated vessel through the flushing fluid opening(s). The membrane remains pressed against the treated lesion until the pressure of fluid in the vessel distal to the inflatable element increases to a pressure where the flushing fluid is forced to flow in a retrograde direction between the treated stenotic lesion and the membrane when the membrane moves away from the treated lesion thereby providing at least one retrograde fluid flow path for the retrograde flushing fluid entraining debris released from the treated lesion.
Patent GB-2415053-A (GB)
Title: Performing eye scan
Inventor: PICKERING ANDREW
IPC: G01R13/00
Filed: 2005-06-13
Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for performing an eye scan. Said apparatus comprises: a receiver for receiving input signals; an equaliser for processing said input signals; a data sampler for sampling said processed input signals at certain sampling points to produce a data output, said data sampler being controlled by a clock signal; an edge sampler for detecting the edges of the processed input signal; an early/late voter for deciding whether a current sampling point needs to be advanced or retarded. The early/late voter passes an Up/Down signal to an interpolator for maintaining said clock signal, said interpolator acting on said Up/Down signal to adjust the clock signal by stepping it forward or backward according to control need, so that said sampling point can be advanced or retarded.
Patent GB-2411097-A (GB)
Title: Turf storing apparatus
Inventor: DAWSON PAUL ANDREW
IPC: A01G1/00
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: Rolls of turf (10) are placed in each of six layers on a standard wooden pallet (12). Two smaller layers are placed on top of those six layers. A cover (14) is then placed over the rolls (10) down to the level of the pallet (12). An opening (16) in the cover (14) at an upper side of the rolls incorporates a fan (18), which is driven to draw air up through the rolls and out of the openings (16) in the top of the cover (14).
Patent GB-2428093-A (GB)
Title: A non-invasive monitoring system
Inventor: HANCOCK CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: An instrument to non-invasively measure information concerning biological systems using low power sources emitting energy in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Phase and/or magnitude characteristics are measured using microwave measurement techniques and changes in said characteristics are used to provide information concerning said biological systems. More specifically, concentrations of various constituents contained within said biological system may be measured and, even more specifically, this invention may be used to non-invasively measure blood-glucose levels. This instrument comprises: an energy source (10, 170, 20), an antenna arrangement and mechanical attachment mechanism (70, 71, 90, 91, 92), a means of monitoring portions of forward and reflected energy (101, 60, 61, 51), a means of detecting frequency, phase and magnitude (100, 104), a means of signal processing (110), and a means of producing an output in a user friendly format (120).
Patent GB-2416726-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held grinding tool with a brake
Inventor: DEHDE JOERG
IPC: B24D9/08
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: A motorised hand-held grinding tool comprises a housing unit 10a, grinding unit 12a and a brake 14a and 16a for slowing the grinding unit relative to the housing. The brake comprises a first means 14a attached to the housing unit 10a and second means 16a attached to the grinding unit 12a. One of these braking means 16a has a lower wear resistance than the other 14a and is replaceable.
Patent GB-2418180-A (GB)
Title: A door trim switch panel with an electroluminescent lamp
Inventor: RADU BODGAN
IPC: F21W107/10
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A switch flip pack (18) for the interior of an automobile comprising a door trim panel with a switch panel (26) carrying at least one electrical switch (27), a flip cover (24) pivotally attached to the switch panel (26), and a electroluminescent lamp (28) mounted to the flip cover (24). The flip cover (24) has an opened position in which the electrical switch (27) is accessible and a closed position in which the electrical switch (27) is inaccessible. When energized, the electroluminescent lamp (28) is positioned for emitting visible light to illuminate the electrical switch (27) when the flip cover (24) is in the opened position. A method is also provided for forming the flip cover (24) and electroluminescent lamp (29) by an injection molding process.
Patent GB-2417037-A (GB)
Title: Blending of low viscosity Fischer-Tropsch base oils and Fischer-Tropsch derived bottoms or bright stock
Inventor: ROSENBAUM JOHN M
IPC: C10M109/02
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: A process for preparing Fischer-Tropsch derived lubricating base oils by blending a Fischer-Tropsch distillate fraction having a viscosity of 2 or greater but less than 3 cSt at 100 degrees C with a Fischer-Tropsch derived bottoms fraction; lubricating base oil compositions having a viscosity between about 3 and about 10 cSt at 100 degrees C and a TGA Noack volatility of less than about 45 weight percent; and finished lubricants using the aforesaid lubricating base oils.
Patent GB-2425299-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle road tax disc holder, combined with fragrance arrangement
Inventor: PERKINS SIMON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G09F3/18
Filed: 2005-11-19
Abstract: A vehicle road tax disc holder is combined with a fragrance arrangement. A rotatably slidable vent disc arrangement 4, may control the amount of fragrance exiting the device.
Patent GB-2435294-A (GB)
Title: Device to obscure release button of seat belt
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: A device 20 to obscure the release button of a seat belt comprises an elongate body portion 22 having a slot 26 to receive a diagonal strap of the seat belt, and an extension portion 24 extending laterally from the body portion an amount sufficient to obscure the release button from a user. The body portion 22 may comprise first and second portions detachably engageable with one another with the slot formed in between. The first and second portions may be hinged to one another.
Patent GB-2433363-A (GB)
Title: A high side transistor drive circuit
Inventor: GARNER DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: H03K17/06
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A high-side transistor drive circuit is coupled between a supply rail 208 and a half-bridge output node 210. The drive circuit receives current signals from level shifting transistors 202a and 202b. The low gain differential amplifier 212 counteracts large stray common mode signals which flow when the potential of the half bridge output node changes rapidly. The common-mode rejection of the amplifier allows the use of lower magnitude control signals. No blanking circuit is needed to disable the control circuit during transitions of the half bridge output node. The high side driver may be used in fluorescent lamp power supplies (figure 1) or in switched mode power supplies (figure 4).
Patent GB-2424637-A (GB)
Title: A quick hitch coupler with safety mechanism
Inventor: SHEEDY THOMAS FRANCIS
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A quick hitch coupler (1) for coupling a bucket (5) or other implement to a dipper arm assembly (4) of an excavator. The quick hitch coupler (1) comprises a pair of side plate members (7) each having first engagement recesses (14) for engaging one of a pair of hitching pins (6) of the bucket (5), and an engagement member (20) pivotally carried on a primary pivot shaft (22) extending between the side plate members (7) is pivotal from a release position by a primary double-acting ram (28) to an engaged position for engaging the other of the hitching pins (6) for securing the bucket (5) to the coupler (1). A latching plate member (35) which is carried on a secondary pivot shaft (36) extending between the side plate members 7 is urged by a compression spring (39) into a latching state for engaging receiver elements (37) of the engagement member (20) for retaining the engagement member (20) in the engaged position in the event of failure of the primary ram (28). A secondary single acting ram (40) urges the latching plate member (35) from the latching state to an unlatched state for permitting pivoting of the engagement member (20) from the engaged position to the release position. The secondary ram (40) and the primary ram (28) are coupled to the same hydraulic supply, however, a restrictor valve is provided for delaying action of the primary ram (28) for urging the engagement member (20) from the engaged to the release position until the secondary ram (40) has urged the latching plate member (35) from the latching state to the unlatched state.
Patent GB-2423731-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus
Inventor: JONES IAN HUGH
IPC: A63B21/005
Filed: 2004-10-11
Abstract: This invention relates to exercise apparatus for exercising different parts of the body in such a way that a user does not exceed their physical capability. The apparatus, when assembled, allows a user to apply a force against a part of the apparatus that remains static in use, and comprises a series of elongate sections (102) which are releasably connected such that they can be positioned in various orientations relative to each other depending on the exercise the user wishes to perform.
Patent GB-2423246-A (GB)
Title: Furniture for mitigating the effects of a disaster
Inventor: QUIGLEY RONALD
IPC: F16B1/00
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A piece of furniture comprising a first part including a first outer surface, a second part including a second outer surface, a seam formed at an interface of the first part and the second part, and a polymer coating adhered to the first outer surface and to the second outer surface and extending over the seam. A piece of furniture comprising a work surface including an upper surface and an underside and defining a plane, the work surface supportable at a work level forming a space at the underside of the work surface and a panel positionable in the space at the underside of the work surface, the panel including a curved outer surface and a wall selected to be resistant to passage therethough of flying debris and a substructure to support the wall. A piece of furniture comprising a work surface including an upper surface and an item securing system including a retainer engaged to the work surface to releasably secure an office object thereto.
Patent GB-2441383-A (GB)
Title: Automated car park system
Inventor: SUDAK MENACHEM MENDEL
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A parking system and apparatus has a camera C1 being arranged to record an image of each vehicle entering the associated car parking facility and permit the user of a vehicle to identify an image of their vehicle and make a payment. In addition, the invention includes a method of obtaining payment from a vehicle user for vehicle parking charges and optionally a penalty or excess charge. The car park need not have entry and exit barriers.
Patent GB-2442068-A (GB)
Title: Simulated leaded glass window comprising lead effect strips and modified glass surfaces
Inventor: BELL MICHAEL PETER FAIRBAIRN
IPC: B44F1/06
Filed: 2006-09-23
Abstract: Simulated leaded glass is disclosed comprising lead (or lead effect) strips applied to a normal piece of glass pane to provide a plurality of rectangular or diamond shaped segments. A modification piece is applied to the glass surface in each segment, said modification piece providing a slanted surface relative to the glass pane to which it is attached. The resulting modified segments act as prisms such that each segment reflects and/or transmits light at a different angle to the adjacent segments, mimicking the effect of leaded glass comprising a plurality of separate glazing elements held in a lead lattice structure. Corresponding modifications may be made to the opposite side of the pane to correct for the distortion as light passes through the first modified side.
Patent GB-2442233-A (GB)
Title: Sunblind with flexible web which may be bent to increase its curvature
Inventor: DUNN TIM
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 2006-09-27
Abstract: A sunblind system 100 comprises a flexible web 38 that may be extended from a stored condition into a deployed condition, and a bending device to bend the deployed web in a plane transverse to the direction of extension, such that at least a portion of the web has increased curvature, in said plane, in the deployed condition than in the stored condition. One or more ribs 118 may extend transversely to the direction of extension to support the web. The ribs may run relative to tracks 106 extending in the direction of extension, the tracks converging to bend the ribs as the web is extended. Alternatively, the bending device may be a cam (154, Fig. 19), geared drive (160, Fig. 20), piston (166, Fig. 21), solenoid (167, Fig. 23), or ramp element (170, Fig. 24) which acts between the track and the end of the rib. Further alternatively, the rib may comprise piezoelectric material or memory material which bends when subjected to changing voltage or temperature (Fig. 25). The web may be adapted to bend in a predetermined direction in response to the bending device. Also disclosed is a method of deploying such a sunblind.
Patent GB-2442754-A (GB)
Title: Optical transmission apparatus and laser pulse duration expander
Inventor: MASON MICHAEL
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: An optical transmission apparatus comprising: a beam divider e.g. microlens array 203; fibre-optic bundle having a plurality of optical fibres 209a-d for receiving divided portions of the beam; and a beam combiner e.g. microlens array 211 for combining divided portions of the beam received from the bundle wherein at least two of the optical fibres have different optical path lengths e.g. due to different physical lengths or different refractive indices. The beam 201 may be from a pulsed laser. Also provided is a laser pulse duration expander having such a fibre-optic bundle so that input of a laser pulse with a first pulse duration results in the output of a combined pulse with a second pulse duration greater than the first. The laser may be a Q-switched laser.
Patent GB-2443228-A (GB)
Title: Piezo-electric loudspeaker
Inventor: NICHOLSON GARY PAUL
IPC: H04R1/30
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: A piezo-electric loudspeaker 1 includes at least one piezo-electric actuator 2, at least one corrugated diaphragm 4 with multiple sound-radiating zones 5,6,7 for different frequencies, and at least one sound-radiating front part 8, e.g. a phase plug or phase equalizer, with multiple compression regions 9,10,11, and multiple expansion regions 12,13,14, each adapted to operate with at least one of the multiple sound-radiating zones 5,6,7 of the diaphragm 4. A variety of embodiments are disclosed (figs 5-10) that involve multiple actuators and multiple diaphragms.
Patent GB-2432948-A (GB)
Title: Article/vehicle tracking/charging using tags
Inventor: COWLEY EDMUND
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: An apparatus includes at least one tag device to be mounted on an article such as eg a vehicle. The tag device may include data relating to at least one characteristic of the vehicle. The apparatus also includes a detection device which is operable externally to eg the vehicle within a range of the vehicle which is sufficiently large so as to allow a data signal emitted from the tag device to be detected externally of the vehicle by the detection device. Two way communication is possible via an optical (infra red) communication system and the apparatus can for example be used as a parking permit analysis system (or motorway tolls) in which the tag device can be used to show that the vehicle matches the tag and/or that the vehicle is authorized to be parked at a particular location. The communication range of the tag may vary according to whether the vehicle is stationary or moving. The tag may use radio communication. The detection device may include a PDA or mobile phone. The tag may be solar powered.
Patent GB-2445575-A (GB)
Title: Radiating structure
Inventor: CHOU KUAN-YIN
IPC: F28D1/053
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A radiating structure comprises a plurality of pipes 30, a plurality of fins 40 each having a plurality of slots 41 in one side so that each fin 40 can be slid over the pipes 30, a guiding edge 42 comprising a raised skirt perpendicular to each fin 40 that extends around the periphery of each slot 41 and abuts each pipe 30, and at least one hollow positioning assembly 50 functioning as a manifold fixed and in fluid communication to the pipes 30. One end 43 of the guiding edge 42 may be arc (fig 5) or cone (fig 6) shaped. The positioning assembly 50 may comprise of end pieces 51 with a series of holes for the pipes 30 and fixed at each end of the pipes 30, and hollow posts 52 mounted on the end pieces 51. Hollow posts 52 may have a positioning piece 53 for fixing the posts 52 to a housing 60. When the radiating structure employs a cooling fan to dissipate heat, the fins 40 can use the guiding edge 42 to guide air flow and carry away dust, thus ensuring that the air passage of the fins 40 and the pipes 30 is not blocked.
Patent GB-2431403-A (GB)
Title: Capture and removal of biomolecules from body fluids using partial molecular imprints
Inventor: ELLSON RICHARD N
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: The invention provides methods and devices for the capture and removal of target biomolecules from a patient's body fluid, particularly blood or a blood component, using a partial imprint material. The partial imprint material is composed of a matrix composition having partial imprint cavities that correspond to a segment of a target biomolecule but which are capable of removing the entire target biomolecule from the body fluid. The method can be implemented by removing a volume of a patient's body fluid, e.g., blood, bringing the body fluid or a component thereof into contact with the partial imprint material under conditions effective to capture the target biomolecule, and returning the body fluid to the patient. A modified dialysis or apheresis device can be used in which the body fluid is removed, continuously passed through a circuit containing the partial imprint material, and re-introduced into the patient's body following treatment.
Patent GB-2437407-A (GB)
Title: System and method of delivering foam to a firefighting bucket
Inventor: WONG WING TAK
IPC: A62C3/02
Filed: 2007-04-18
Abstract: A foam delivery system 100 for delivering firefighting foam solution to a firefighting bucket 102 that is suspended by at least one cable 104 from a helicopter 108. A firefighting foam solution is carried aboard the helicopter in the cabin 110 in one or more foam storage containers. The foam delivery system facilitates the delivery of the foam solution to the bucket and facilitates the mixture of the delivered foam solution with the water, the resultant mixture being effective in fighting fires, in one embodiment, more effective than the use of water alone. The foam solution is delivered from the cabin to the firefighting bucket through a hose 112. The hose includes a container segment 114 and a bucket segment 116, the two segments detachably coupled together by an automatic release coupling system 118.
Patent GB-2437633-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle suspension system and method for negotiating low traction situations
Inventor: BROWN TODD ALLEN
IPC: B60G17/0165
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle having a suspension 314 in which, during longitudinal oscillations of the vehicle, a suspension member 336 is adjusted to vary a normal force between the vehicle and a surface such as a ditch 320 based on the longitudinal oscillations of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2462874-A (GB)
Title: High power microwave generator
Inventor: OLSSON FREDRICK
IPC: H01J23/04
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for generation of microwaves comprising a coaxial virtual cathode oscillator (1) with an outer cylindrical tube forming a cathode (2) and connected to a transmission line (8) for feeding the cathode (2) with voltage pulses, and an inner cylindrical tube, at least partially transparent for electrons, forming an anode (3) and connected to a transmission device (8) for outputting microwave radiation generated by the formation of a virtual cathode (4) inside an area enclosed by the anode. Through the introduction of a centre conductor (5) arranged to coincide with the centre axle (19) for the cathode's (2) outer cylindrical tube and in electrical connection with the tube a device for generation of microwaves is obtained having improved energy efficiency and better broadband performance.
Patent GB-2436032-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible construction barrier
Inventor: KAROW MARK
IPC: E01F9/646
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: A collapsible path barrier (10) has at least three integrally-formed wall sections (11, 12, 13) with a plurality of living hinges (21, 22), as a series, joining each adjacent pair of wall sections (11, 12, 13), the at least three wall sections (11, 12, 13) including two endmost wall sections (11, 13) joinable to form an upright structure (10). A collapsible path barrier (10) may include a plurality of interconnected wall sections (11, 12, 13) each having a top-facing side (31), where one of the top-facing sides (31) has a pocket (105) adapted for securely holding a light (91). A thermoformed unitary plastic object (10) may include at least two wall sections (11, 12), at least one hinge member (21) connecting adjacent interior ones (39) of the wall sections (11,12) longitudinal sides, the hinge member (21) comprising a plurality of interconnected living hinges (61, 62, 63), where a nominal thickness of the at least one hinge members (61, 63, 63) of the thermoformed unitary plastic object (10) approximates 0.100 inch.
Patent GB-2436765-A (GB)
Title: Compositions of aminoacyl-trna synthetase and uses thereof
Inventor: PAULSEL ANDREW
IPC: C12P21/02
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: Compositions and methods of producing components of protein biosynthetic machinery that include orthogonal tRNA's, orthogonal aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, and orthogonal pairs of tRNA's/synthetases are provided. Methods for identifying these orthogonal pairs are also provided along with methods of producing proteins using these orthogonal pairs.
Patent GB-2441622-A (GB)
Title: A Bladed Die for a Self-Piercing Rivet
Inventor: SAATHOFF DONALD GALE SR
IPC: B21J15/02
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: An apparatus for riveting two or more sheets together is disclosed that includes a punch 12 and a die 14. The die 14 has an expandable cavity that is formed by a tip 30 and a plurality of movable blades 26. The blades 26 are retained on the die 14, in part, by an elastomeric blade collar 28 that biases the blades 26 inwardly toward the tip 30.