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Patent GB-2419394-A (GB)
Title: Fuel tank valve
Inventor: UEKI YASUSHI
IPC: F16K24/04
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: A valve for a fuel tank includes an upper space or chamber 1 communicating with a ventilation channel; a lower chamber 2 disposed inside a fuel tank; a communicating part 4 for communicating the upper space with the lower chamber; and a float body 3 disposed inside the lower chamber for floating to block the communicating part from the lower chamber when fuel flows into the lower chamber. A space (20, Fig.8) between an inner surface of the lower chamber and an outer surface of the float body becomes a flow channel for gas when the float body is in a lower position. An inflow channel (24, Fig.7) allows fuel to flow into the lower chamber from the fuel tank.
Patent GB-2435522-A (GB)
Title: Drive belt slip detection
Inventor: KEES DONATUS ANDREAS JOSEPHINE
IPC: G01R31/34
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for detecting whether belt slip is occurring between an electric machine 8 and a machine 5 drivingly connected together by a drive belt 7 using only measurements of rotor speed, voltage and current derived from the electric machine 8 thereby improving the sensitivity of slip detection and eliminating the need for a comparison of rotor speed with a measurement of the rotational speed of the machine 5. The electric machine 8 may be a motor, and may be drivingly connected to an engine of a motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2436561-A (GB)
Title: Closure for a drinking vessel
Inventor: JUDGE BARRY EDWARD FRED
IPC: B65D41/04
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A removable closure is provided which is particularly useful for closing drinking vessels containing liquid to prevent spillage if the vessel is knocked over. The closure comprises two sections a first section 1 for placement around the top of the drinking vessel. The second section 4 being attachable to the first section in a manner that brings the first section into contact with the exterior of the vessel to provide a liquid tight seal. In a preferred embodiment the second section may be provided with a sealable aperture through which a drinking straw can be inserted whilst retaining the liquid seal around the drinking straw. The first section may have a flexible seal 2 and ribs 3 to help grip the section. The second section 4 may be provided with interlocking means such as a tapered thread 5 which may interlock with the first section to provide a liquid tight seal and also to urge the flexible seal of the first section into liquid tight contact with the exterior of the vessel. The interlocking means may comprise of a snap engagement which forces the top portion of the first section outwards whilst facing the lower portion towards the vessel to form a seal.
Patent GB-2425796-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic control and actuation system for downhole tools
Inventor: SCHULTZ ROGER LYNN
IPC: E21B34/00
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: A hydraulic control and actuation system 10 includes an internal chamber serving as a low pressure region 18 and a well annulus serving as an energy source 16. A valve assembly 12 provides selective fluid communication between alternating opposite sides 22,24 of a piston 20 and each of the energy source and low pressure region. Displacement of the piston operates a well tool 26. Operation of the valve assembly is controlled via telemetry between a remote location and an electronic circuit of the system. The valve may have multiple ports and seals carried on the valve member which are not exposed to pressure from the energy source while crossing a port in fluid communication with the low pressure region. Also disclosed, the piston 20 has an effective piston area which changes during displacement of the piston.
Patent GB-2428536-A (GB)
Title: Interactive multimedia production with audience participation
Inventor: CHIU FU-SHENG
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2006-07-03
Abstract: An interactive multimedia production system with polling, quizzing, and chatroom features for an interactively-connected audience. The system allows a producer to select and queue individual feeds from audience members for inclusion in the media output. Live text-based support allows audience members to contact a user support staff member for assistance. The system optionally allows advertising to be targeted to audience members via user profiles. Audio-video feed from selected audience members is integrated into studio audio-video signal and broadcast via satellite TV, cable TV, or the internet. Allows remote audience participation in live studio broadcasts.
Patent GB-2440707-A (GB)
Title: Bite alarm accessory
Inventor: ROMANG DEREK
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2006-08-09
Abstract: The accessory is used in association with an existing bite alarm to activate a bivvy light. The accessory comprises a unit 18 for receiving a repeater 16. The repeater communicates by a radio link with a remote bite indicator 10 to provide an audible, tangible or visible signal when a bite is detected. A sensor 22 in the unit 18 detects when an audible, tangible or visible signal is emitted by the repeater and activates a bivvy light to provide local illumination.
Patent GB-2445725-A (GB)
Title: Nursing bra with pocket and breast pad
Inventor: FUBARA ANGELA
IPC: A41C3/04
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: This invention relates to a bra 2 comprising a cup and breast pad holding means 16, 18. The breast pad holding means may comprise a pocket or means to attach the pad to the cup. The cup may have a partially removable front section. Also disclosed is a breast pad with permeable and non-permeable layers.
Patent GB-2434969-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispensing apparatus
Inventor: HALE ROBERT
IPC: A47J31/36
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A liquid dispensing apparatus (10) for use in a beverage brewing machine of the kind which employs beverage cartridges is disclosed. The liquid dispensing apparatus includes a heating and dispensing chamber (12), a liquid delivery and venting arrangement (14) connected thereto, an air pump assembly (16) and a liquid discharge conduit (18). An end (20) of the discharge conduit is at a predetermined level from the base of the chamber. A liquid pump (22) is connected to the liquid discharge conduit for pumping liquid out of the chamber. During liquid dispensing, the liquid delivery and venting arrangement is closed.
Patent GB-2449251-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for donning a glove
Inventor: WEBB SIMON
IPC: A47G25/90
Filed: 2007-05-14
Abstract: Glove donning apparatus comprises a plate 2 defining an aperture 3, the plate having a means 6, 7 for detachably retaining a cuff of a glove disposed around the perimeter of the aperture 3 and a glove retained by the cuff retaining means. The method relates to the use of the apparatus for donning a glove and for a glove provided with two beads positioned on the cuff of the glove.
Patent GB-2449677-A (GB)
Title: A system for identifying a risk of fire in a power network
Inventor: JONES KEVIN
IPC: A62C3/16
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A system (4) for identifying a risk of fire in a power network. The system (4) comprises at least one monitor (5) for measuring at least one of current and voltage at a point in the network and a transmitter for transmitting measured data from the monitor (5) to a central controller (8). A central control monitor is provided for measuring at least one of current and voltage of the power network. At the central controller (8), a processor is provided for performing a fire risk analysis of the transmitted data and the measured data for the power network. The central controller (8) also comprises means for, in the event that the analysis identifies a risk of fire, arranging action to be taken to minimize the risk of fire which includes alerting the user and cutting power to the network. The systems measure the current or voltage at the various points in the network and compares to the values to the current and or voltage of the power network. If the difference is greater than a threshold then the action is taken to minimize the risk of a fire. A timing message is transmitted to each monitor to synchronize the recording of measurements.
Patent GB-2452702-A (GB)
Title: A support for a structural member such as a post, beam or joist
Inventor: MERCIER HERVE
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a support 10 for a structural member e.g. a post, beam or joist (60 figure 5) so that the support is hidden. The support 10 comprises a ground engaging portion 12 for anchoring the support 10 to the ground support surface or other support structure (100 figure 5), and at least one upstanding portion 20, 30 which, in use, engages with the structural member (60 figure 5). The at least one upstanding portion 20, 30 is received in a recess or aperture (62 figure 5) provided in or on the surface of the structural member (60 figure 5). The present invention also relates to a use of the support 10 for a structural member (60 figure 5), and to a method of supporting a structural member (60 figure 5) using the support 10 and comprisesthe steps of anchoring the support 10 to the ground support surface or other support structure (100 figure 5) using fasteners, and engaging the structural member (60 figure 5) with the at least one upstanding portion 20, 30 of the support 10, and anchoring the structural member (60 figure 5) to the at least one upstanding portion 20, 20 by means of. fasteners.
Patent GB-2438145-A (GB)
Title: Optical position sensor
Inventor: POLAND STEPHEN H
IPC: G01D5/26
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: An optical positioning monitoring system is disclosed. The system has an optical sensing member disposed on a wellbore pipe, such as the tubing or production casing. When a tool comprising an actuating member acts on the optical sensing member, an optical signal is returnable from the optical sensing member indicating the position of the tool. The optical sensing member may include an optical fiber and/or any known optical sensors. The actuating member can be a force applicator or a heat applicator. Alternatively, the optical sensing member can be located on the tool and the actuating member can be located on the tubing or production casing.
Patent GB-2438805-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for securing battery cell packs
Inventor: KRUGER DUANE D
IPC: H01M50/529
Filed: 2006-04-14
Abstract: A framed lithium battery cell group includes a first frame member (20) and a second frame member (30). The frame members are locked together, clamping the lithium battery cell pack (10) on the seal edge surfaces (13, 16), thereby providing structural rigidity and protection from damage due to handling and vibration. Each of the frame members (20, 30) has multiple pins (25) and sockets (26) on the side opposite the clamping surface (33) to facilitate aligning and stacking multiple lithium battery cell pack and frame assemblies to form a lithium battery cell group (50). Each of the frame members (20, 30) include a buss bar capture feature (22, 32) having a bus bar (40) inserted therein for electrically connecting all of the terminals for a given lithium battery pack group to the buss bar (40).
Patent GB-2453937-A (GB)
Title: Wind energy system for use in fluctuating airflow
Inventor: SHEPPARD PHILLIP DAVID
IPC: F03D5/06
Filed: 2007-10-22
Abstract: A wind energy system for generating power from unsteady airflows, such as in an urban environment, comprises a planar element a, j which can move in sympathy with the air currents. An electric generator g, q is connected to the element and is subjected to linear movement which is converted into electrical energy. The element may be a membrane a attached to the wall of a building, or a 'leaf' j attached to a rigid rod k.
Patent GB-2441668-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to improve bandwidth for circuits having multiple memory controllers
Inventor: MATULIK ERIC
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: An apparatus (140) for improving bandwidth for circuits having a plurality of memory controllers employing a first memory controller (142), a second memory controller (144), a first busy read output signal circuit (146), a first busy write output signal circuit (148), a second busy read output signal circuit (156), and a second busy write output signal circuit (154). The first busy read output signal (8) indicates when the first memory controller (142) releases the address bus (166) for a next external access subsequent to a read access to the data bus by the first memory controller (142). The first busy write output signal (7) indicates when the first memory controller (142) releases the data bus (162) for a next external access subsequent to a write access to the data bus by the first memory controller (142). The second busy read output signal indicates when the second memory controller (144) releases the address bus (166) for a next external access subsequent to a read access to the data bus by the second memory controller (144). The second busy write output signal (1) indicates when the second memory controller (144) releases the data bus (162) for a next external access subsequent to a write access to the data bus by the second memory controller (144).
Patent GB-2455320-A (GB)
Title: A sealing means including a carrier part and a sealing element
Inventor: CHANDLER JOHN
IPC: F16J15/02
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A sealing means 10 comprises: a rigid carrier part 11 which may be formed from fibre-reinforced plastic ; a sealing element 12 which may be formed from an elastomer; and fixing means 13, the sealing element 12 being adapted to form a seal against another structure. The fixing means 13 is adapted to mechanically engage with the sealing element 12 to secure the sealing element 12 to the carrier part 11. The fixing means 13 may take to form of a series of radially inwardly extending pins.
Patent GB-2443344-A (GB)
Title: Combined mirror and presentation medium capabale of speech recognition
Inventor: KIM YONG-KUN
IPC: G10L15/02
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to a combined mirror and presentation medium, which allows at least one of various presentation bodies to be inserted thereinto, acts as a mirror such that the inside thereof cannot be seen at normal times, and enables the display of an inserted presentation body to the outside at the time of illumination of the inside of the presentation medium. The object thereof is to provide a combined mirror and presentation medium capable of speech recognition, which provides the functions of a mirror and a picture frame using a reflection plate, thus maximizing the functionality thereof, which enables various types of control by automatically controlling a presentation medium, capable of displaying a presentation body, using a user's speech signals, thus facilitating switching between the function of a mirror and the function of a decoration or information transfer medium, and which allows database information to be represented in response to speech signals from the user, thus efficiently performing combined functions. In order to accomplish the above object, the present invention provides a presentation medium (20) including a presentation member (24) for displaying an image desired to be displayed, a presentation body (23) inserted and installed into the presentation member to display an image, a light-emitting unit (25) disposed on one side of the presentation member, a transparent member (21) disposed on one side of the presentation member, and a reflection member (22) deposited between the transparent member (21) and the presentation member (24) and configured to have a light transmissivity of 40 - 60%; a body unit (10) for supporting the presentation medium; a speech recognition drive unit (40) installed inside the body unit (10), configured to detect speech frequencies from a user's speech signals, and driving the system; a control unit (50) installed inside the body unit (10) and configured to control the presentation medium (20) and the speech recognition drive unit (40); and a power source unit (60) for supplying power to the presentation medium, a speaker (70), and the control unit (50); wherein the combined mirror and presentation medium acts as a mirror so as to visually reflect the image of an oppositely located object at normal times at which external brightness is high, and detects the speech signals and brightens the inside of the presentation member at a time of the occurrence of the speech signals from the user, thus enabling the display of the presentation body that is installed inside the presentation member.
Patent GB-2457262-A (GB)
Title: Compression / decompression of data blocks, applicable to video reference frames
Inventor: IVANOV YURI
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: The present application relates to an improved method for compression / decompression of reference frames (<B>5</B>) in a video coding system, reducing memory requirements. The compression involves selecting an encoding pattern for a subdivision block (<B>6</B>) comprising a reduced set of data values, and encoding the reduced set of data values with an identification of the selected pattern to provide a compressed data block (<B>7</B>). The block may comprise a block of image data from a YUV format reference frame. Further, the image may comprise three component images, e.g. Y, U and V components, each of which is compressed separately. The method allows for compression and allocation of a frame in a memory so that parts of it can be accessed without the need for retrieval and decompression of the entire compressed frame. The compression is suited for block-structured image data that is utilized in many video coding systems.
Patent GB-2447192-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric vibrator
Inventor: KAIDA HIROAKI
IPC: H03H3/02
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A strip piezoelectric vibrator of energy confinement type using a third harmonic in a thickness shear mode. A piezoelectric vibrator (1) comprises a strip piezoelectric ceramic substrate (2) polarized in the longitudinal direction and first and second exciting electrodes (3, 4) provided on the first and second major surfaces (2a, 2b) of the piezoelectric ceramic substrate (2). In the piezoelectric ceramic substrate (2), an excited region (5) including a piezoelectric vibration section which uses harmonics in a thickness shear mode and includes the portion where the first and second exciting electrodes (3, 4) are superimposed on one the other when viewed from above. Sections around the piezoelectric vibrating section are non-excited regions. The direction of the polarization axis of the at least the regions adjacent to the piezoelectric vibrating section out of the non-excited regions is the same as that of the polarization axis of the excited region (5), and the polarizability of the region adjacent to the piezoelectric vibrating section is relatively small or the region adjacent to the piezoelectric vibration section is not polarized.
Patent GB-2451750-A (GB)
Title: Bacteriophage comprising an alpha/beta small acid-soluble spore protein (SASP) gene
Inventor: FAIRHEAD HEATHER
IPC: A61K38/16
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: A modified bacteriophage is disclosed which is capable of infecting a target bacterium, the bacteriophage including an   a  /  b  small acid-soluble spore protein (SASP) gene encoding a SASP which is toxic to the target bacterium. The SASP gene is under the control of a constitutively active promoter which is foreign to the bacteriophage and the SASP gene. The SASP gene is preferably SASP-C, and the constitutively active promoter is preferably the fbaA promoter. The modified bacteriophage may be non-lytic (e.g. through inactivation of the holin gene). Compositions comprising the aforementioned bacteriophage, use of the bacteriophage as a bacterial decontaminant, and use of the bacteriophage in the preparation of an antibacterial medicament for inhibiting bacterial growth are claimed. Processes for the production of the bacteriophage are also claimed.
Patent GB-2464097-A (GB)
Title: Insect holder
Inventor: BRIENS MATHILDE
IPC: A01K15/04
Filed: 2008-10-01
Abstract: An insect holder 1 for holding an insect 5, in particular a bee. The holder 1 comprises a body with a chamber 3 adapted to receive the insect and a head restraint 7 for retaining the head of the insect in a predetermined position. The body further comprises an electromagnetic radiation receiver 11 or transmitter for monitoring the intensity of an electromagnetic radiation beam in order to monitor response of a bee to a target odour through the detection of an interruption of the electromagnetic radiation beam. Interruption of the beam is caused by movement of the proboscis or antenna. The holder may also contain a heater 13 and a data storage device. The holder may be used as part of an odour detecting device.
Patent GB-2464709-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier
Inventor: WARD DEREK ALFRED
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2008-10-23
Abstract: A flood barrier comprising a portable shutter panel secured to a frame which is attached to the exterior of the building. The frame comprises linear and arcuate rigid strips of water resistant material that define side and corner sections of the frame. Sealing means are located between the frame and the connection surface of the property, and fixings are provided for enabling the shutters selectively to be secured to and released from the frames. The fixings may be headless bolts and nuts. The shutter may include threaded holes to receive the bolts.
Patent GB-2451790-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic valves with integral seals
Inventor: TIBBITTS MATTHEW HENRY
IPC: F16K11/07
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A hydraulic valve comprises a plurality of ports, which communicate with a passageway (5), and a valve member (8) movable in the passageway to control the communication between the ports. The valve member carries a lateral shear seal (13) which is integral with the valve member and engages the passageway. In one position, the valve member (8) isolates a first port (9) from a second port (10). In another position of the valve member, the shear seal (13) communicates with the first port (9) and provides communication between the first port (9) and the second port (10) by way of a passage (14) within the valve member. The valve member has first and second portions (8a, 8b) of different effective cross-section areas and on each portion an integral sealing member (16, 17) makes a radial seal between the valve member and the passageway (5). A supply port (11) supplies pressure to the outside of the valve member so as to produce by virtue of the different cross-sectional areas a force tending to move the valve member (8) towards a closed position.
Patent GB-2456697-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft interior equipment support
Inventor: KENNEDY OTHAR P
IPC: B60N2/005
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: A support 10 for aircraft equipment comprises a base 12, a lower link 14, an intermediate link 16 and an equipment platform 18, the lower and intermediate links each having an elongate member with a first end and a second end. First, second and third rotational bearings are disposed, respectively, between the base and the first end of the lower link, between the second end of the lower link and the first end of the intermediate link, and between the second end of the intermediate link and the platform. The first bearing defines a first rotational axis, the second defines an axis parallel to and offset from the first and the third defines an axis parallel to and offset from the second. First 88 and second 86 locking means prevent rotation of the first and second bearings respectively. Both locking means are moveable simultaneously from a locked to an unlocked position by a linkage (72, Fig. 8). Third locking means 78 may prevent rotation of the third bearing. The linkage may comprise a moveable arm 64 slidably attached to the intermediate link, and may be movable between three positions: a first, in which all three locking means are locked; a second, in which the third is unlocked; and a third, in which all three are unlocked.