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Patent GB-2418426-A (GB)
Title: Alpha-(acylamino)-bicyclolactam derivatives for treatment of inflammatory disorders
Inventor: GRAINGER DAVID JOHN
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions, and uses of compounds of general formula <B>(I)</B> or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for the preparation of a medicament intended to treat an inflammatory disorder: <EMI ID=2.1 HE=49 WI=40 LX=881 LY=603 TI=CF> <PC>wherein y is any integer from 1 to 8; the -(CH2)y- bridge is optionally unsaturated, is optionally substituted by halo, amino or hydroxy, or is optionally interupted by O or NH at the end of the bridge; z is any integer from 1 to 8; with the proviso that y and z cannot both equal 1; X is -CO-(Y)k-(R<1>)n or SO2-(Y)k-(R<1>)n; k is 0 or 1 Y is a cycloalkyl or polycyloalkyl group (such as an adamantyl, adamantanemethyl, bicyclooctyl, cyclohexyl, cyclopropyl group); or Y is a cycloalkenyl or polycycloalkenyl group; R<1> is H or a substituent as defined in the application; and n is 1 to m where is the maximum number of substitutions permissible on cyclo-group y.
Patent GB-2408379-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic tape read/write apparatus with vibration sensor
Inventor: ANDERSON JAMES C
IPC: G11B21/02
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: Apparatus for recording and playback of data on a magnetic tape includes a vibration sensor (265). The position of the electromagnetic tape head (240) is adjusted according to vibration indicative information received from the vibration sensor (265), which is secured to the tape transport mechanism (230) that supports the tape head.
Patent GB-2405246-A (GB)
Title: Liability management method
Inventor: HOPPENSTEIN JOEL D
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: Disclosed are methods of managing potential liabilities. The method can allow participants to pool their funds in order to pay off pending and future liabilities and can allow participants to shield funds for paying off liabilities from other operational costs.
Patent GB-2406230-A (GB)
Title: Tablet computing device with three-dimensional docking support
Inventor: DOHERTY JOHN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a tablet computer (10) and a docking station assembly (12). This docking station comprises (12) a docking assembly (18) for positioning with three degrees of freedom and having a data connector (28) for mechanically supporting and interfacing with the tablet computer. A support member (25) couples the docking assembly (18) to an expansion base (20), which includes a number of ports (52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62) for interfacing with a variety of peripheral devices or power supplies. These ports (52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62) mount to a printed circuit board (66) contained within the expansion base (20). A flexible printed circuit (FPC) (64) combines the signal pathways for the variety of ports (52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62), allowing the signal pathways to travel from the printed circuit board (66) and to the data connector (28). The tablet computing device (10) has a plurality of contact or touch points (38) positioned on the right and left edges (34) of the tablet to facilitate aligning the tablet to the docking assembly (18) in either a landscape or portrait mode.
Patent GB-2422941-A (GB)
Title: Coin validation
Inventor: DUNLOP PETER
IPC: G07D5/08
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: A method of determining a plurality of physical and material characteristics of a coin (such as coin thickness, conductivity, and permeability) as separate parameters. The method comprising the step of measuring the amplitude and time of a transmission current in a transmission coil used to generate a magnetic field, measuring the amplitude and time of a voltage induced in a receiving sensor by the magnetic field's interaction with a coin when the coin is placed between the transmission coil and the receiving sensor, and analysing the time and amplitude relationship between the measured transmission current and the induced voltage to determine the characteristics as separate parameters.
Patent GB-2409007-A (GB)
Title: Compressor head
Inventor: ZHANG WEI-MIN
IPC: F04B45/04
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: A compressor/pump head (10; 100; 200) comprises a piston assembly (20; 120; 220) and a chamber-head assembly (30; 130; 230) defining a working chamber (60; 160; 260) between them. The piston assembly is fitted with a first diaphragm (26; 126; 260) and the chamber-head assembly is fitted with a second diaphragm (36; 136). The piston and chamberhead assemblies and their respective diaphragms form complementary relationship so that during compressing phase the two diaphragms form between them a progressive compliance contact until the working chamber's volume is reduced to virtually zero. In this way, the compressor head can achieve a high compression ratio by a relatively small stroke. Furthermore, the chamber-head assembly is fitted with a self-adjusting mechanism including a biasing spring (34; 134) and a cushioning arrangement (80; 180), which can adjust the chamber-head's position automatically in response to changes in outlet pressure. Such a position adjustment can compensate the stroke reduction of a linear drive when the working load is increased.
Patent GB-2413740-A (GB)
Title: Carrier detecting circuit in a wireless receiver
Inventor: FUKUDA YOSUKE
IPC: H04L12/413
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: A carrier detecting circuit 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 109 in a receiver of a wireless device has a circuit 102 for determining a power value of a received signal and a circuit 104 for determining a correlation value between a preamble included in the received signal and a predetermined preamble pattern that characterizes a communication system to which the wireless device belongs. Another circuit 103 judges that a carrier is detected and tentatively instructs a demodulating circuit 107 of the wireless device to start a demodulating process of a signal if the power value exceeds a first threshold value or the correlation value exceeds a second threshold value. The demodulating circuit 107 is instructed 105 to stop the demodulating process that has tentatively been started if it is judged that the correlation value does not exceed the second threshold value during a predetermined first time interval.
Patent GB-2434987-A (GB)
Title: Device for use in cryogenic therapeutic treatments
Inventor: HUSSEIN MOHAMMED FIROZ
IPC: A61B18/02
Filed: 2005-09-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to cryogenic therapeutic treatments and, in particular provides a mechanism and device to facilitate in the application of cryogenic fluids for use in therapeutic treatments. The invention provides an apparatus for the treatment of epidermal lesions by cryogenic substances or fluids, the apparatus comprising a generally planar plastics element 12 having a number of frusto-conical elements 14,16,18, the edges of each frusto-conical element defining lips which are operable to be placed against an epidermis whereby cryogenic fluids may be contained within the frusto-conical element. The apparatus has a handle arrangement 15 with a pair of opposing arms 52, 54 that engage edges of the planar plastic element 12. A shroud or shield element 58 may be incorporated into the handle arrangement.
Patent GB-2420329-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle mirror assembly
Inventor: RADU BOGDAN
IPC: B60R1/07
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: A mirror flag assembly (10) for a mirror (14) mounted on a vehicle includes a mirror (14) adapted to be mounted on the outside of a vehicle. The mirror (14) has at least one electrical component (20) mounted thereon. A mirror flag housing (22) is adapted to be mounted within the interior of the vehicle. A control (26) for the at least one electrical component (20) is mounted to the mirror flag (10), the control (26) being electrically connected to the at least one component (20).
Patent GB-2421891-A (GB)
Title: A free-flowing animal feed comprising edible lipid
Inventor: PIKE IAN HOLDEN
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: A flowable animal feedstuff composition comprises a high protein meal, additional edible lipid, the composition also containing, as a flowability agent, a comminuted starch. The starch prevents the feedstuff from becoming sticky during storage and also stabilises the composition, preventing the lipid from separating out and migrating to the bottom of the storage container. Preferably the high protein meal is fish meal, such as capelin or herring meal. The lipid may be a fish oil derived from anchovy or salmon. The feedstuff may contain up to 25% added edible lipid. An alginate and/or guar gum may be added as an additional flowability agent.
Patent GB-2435028-A (GB)
Title: Insert for transferring drive torque to a core
Inventor: MORGAN STEVEN JOHN
IPC: B65H75/30
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: An insert 12 for a core having a composite body 10 comprises an outer surface that in use is inserted into a core body and an inner surface that in use is engaged and driven by a chuck, the core having a restraining structure that resists the transmission of radial forces applied to the core body in use so as to prevent distortion of the core body. The structure may be in the form of ribs 14 or may be due to the inner surface having a polygonal profile wherein the vertices engage with the chuck. The insert is preferably manufactured from a self-healing polymer with a high elastic modulus and resistance to wear and damage. In use, a web winding core may comprise a tubular core body with an insert disposed at each end.
Patent GB-2437256-A (GB)
Title: A putting practice device
Inventor: BURNS RONALD SOL
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: A putter having a club head and a ball striking face and a practice device including a body 80, a spring loaded fastener with grips 87,88 connected to the body for removeably attaching the device to the club head and a pair of parallel spaced apart guide panels 81,82 extending outwardly from the body, normal to the ball striking face. Optionally the lower edge of the panels may be positioned less than a quarter of an inch (6.4mm) above the ground and the panels may be at least one half an inch high (12.7mm). Alternatively the device may comprise at least one guide panel which may be adjusted laterally along the device body. The device may be used to determine when the club head tilts.
Patent GB-2437603-A (GB)
Title: Hoarding
Inventor: BOWMAN MARK EDWARD
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: A hoarding for use as a temporary barrier around construction sites comprises two vertical members <B>12</B>, <B>14</B>, a horizontal member <B>16</B> fixed between the vertical members <B>12</B>, <B>14</B> at or adjacent their upper ends and a lower channel member <B>18</B> fixed between the vertical members <B>12</B>, <B>14</B> towards their lower ends. An upper channel member <B>20</B> is located horizontally between the horizontal member <B>16</B> and the lower channel member and extends between the vertical members <B>12</B>, <B>14</B>. The channels of the upper channel member <B>20</B> and the lower channel member <B>18</B> are open towards each other. The upper channel member has an opening at each end through which the vertical members <B>12</B>, <B>14</B> fit allowing the upper channel member <B>20</B> to slide vertically between the lower channel member <B>18</B> and the horizontal member <B>16</B>. Locking means <B>28</B> are provided for locking the upper channel member <B>20</B> in a desired vertical position. An infill panel <B>30</B> may be provided having a lower edge fitted in the lower channel <B>18</B> and an upper edge fitted in the upper channel <B>20</B>. The vertical members <B>12</B>, <B>14</B> and the horizontal member may be formed from a continuous piece of material. The channel members may be of metal. The lower channel may be fixed by welding. The locking means <B>28</B> may comprise components fitting through holes in the vertical members 12, <B>14</B> and in the upper channel member. The infill panel <B>30</B> may be a mesh, wooden or steel panel. Two or more such hoardings may be connected to form a hoarding system using a coupler immediately above the upper channel of each hoarding.
Patent GB-2438427-A (GB)
Title: Seismic streamer positioning apparatus
Inventor: RYAN SARAH ELIZABETH
IPC: B63B21/66
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A seismic streamer positioning apparatus comprises a body 4 connected to the streamer 2, the body having a flow-through duct and at least one controllable diverter 41 positioned in the duct 11 to selectively adjust the flow through the duct. The body may have an inlet end 3, an outlet end 3', a longitudinal axis generally parallel to the streamer axis and a diameter larger than the diameter of the streamer. A plurality of flow through ducts 6, 8, 10 and corresponding flow diversion members may be provided, each of which may be independently controlled.
Patent GB-2422846-A (GB)
Title: Copper base alloy,and ingot and member using the alloy contacting with liquid
Inventor: HORIGOME TERUHIKO
IPC: C22C9/04
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: A copper base alloy having improved soundness of alloy which is produced by a method wherein in a step of solidification of the copper base alloy, an intermetallic compound solidifying at a temperature exceeding a solidus is crystallized in interstices in a dendrite in the alloy, to thereby inhibit the moving of the solute and thus disperse microporosities, and a metal or intermetallic compound having a low melting point and solidifying at a temperature under a solidus is crystallized in a dispersed state due to the crystallization of the former intermetallic compound, and this metal or intermetallic compound having a low melting point enters into the above porosities, to thereby inhibit the generation of microporosities; and an ingot and a member contacting with a liquid using the above alloy. The above copper base alloy is inhibited in the concentrated generation of microporosities while being reduced in the content of lead, to thereby exhibit improved soundness of alloy.
Patent GB-2440206-A (GB)
Title: Luggage item having retractable handle integral to shape defining frame.
Inventor: SELVI SEDAT
IPC: A45C13/26
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: An article of luggage 1, such as a suitcase, comprises a shape defining framework 2, which may be formed from a plurality of tubular members 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 interconnected at their end regions by connection elements 18. The article of luggage has a towing handle 10 telescopically incorporated into the shape defining framework. At wheels 19 can be positioned on the shape delining framework such that when the article of luggage is moved from a standing position to a towing position, the wheels enable the article of luggage to roll along the ground in the direction it is being towed.
Patent GB-2440402-A (GB)
Title: A scaffolding platform
Inventor: SO YU SHING
IPC: E04G1/15
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a platform 9 for a scaffolding structure comprising two horizontal and parallel ledgers 3, the platform comprises a support fame 10 that includes at least two locators 21 each engaging onto a respective ledger to hold the support frame in place, and a deck 11 fastened to, and horizontally supported by the support frame. The deck is preferably made from wood and the frame from metal with two optional parallel stringers. The deck may be releasably connected to the support frame or hingeably connected. Later embodiments relate to a composite platform for a scaffolding structure, a catwalk system for a scaffolding structure and a scaffolding structure that supports a catwalk.
Patent GB-2443852-A (GB)
Title: A Lithium-Sulphur battery with a high specific energy and a method of operating same
Inventor: KOLOSNITSYN VLADIMIR
IPC: H01M4/58
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: There is disclosed a multi-electrode lithium-sulphur cell or battery comprising a negative electrode made of metal lithium, lithium alloys or lithium-absorbing materials; at least first and second distinct positive electrodes or groups of positive electrodes; and an electrolyte that is a solution of one or several salts in one or several solvents disposed between the negative and positive electrodes. The first positive electrode or group of positive electrodes is configured for charging, and the second positive electrode or group of positive electrodes is configured for discharging. The cell or battery has a high specific energy.
Patent GB-2432466-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector housing for retaining terminals
Inventor: WATANABE TETSUYA
IPC: H01R13/436
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: A connector comprises a housing body 10 and an outer part 20. The housing body has chambers for receiving terminals, and lances to hold the terminals in place. The outer part, which is in one piece, has both a front part 21 with bores 21 a for the entry of terminals, and also a spacer part to lock the terminals in place. The outer part joins with the housing body in a direction Y2 which is at right angles to the longitudinal direction Y1 of the terminals, and has both a provisional locking position and a full locking position. The provision of a front piece which is separate from the housing body means that it can be moulded without needed extra holes which would weaken it; making this integral with the spacer means that only two parts are nevertheless required in total.
Patent GB-2432222-A (GB)
Title: Waveguide type light control element and manufacturing method thereof
Inventor: ABE YOSHIYUKI
IPC: G02F1/35
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A waveguide type light control element is provided with an optical waveguide composed of an insulating material having electro-optical effects or thermo-optical effects, and a controlling electrode having contact with or being adjacent to the optical waveguide, and the element has an optical waveguide propagation loss of 1dB/cm or less at a wavelength of 1.3-1.6m. The controlling electrode is composed of a conductive oxide film having a carrier electron concentration of 5.5  Í  10<20> electrons/cm<3> or less and a resistivity of 9.5  Í  10<-4>   L  cm or less. The attenuation coefficient of the optical wave of the conductive oxide film at a wavelength of 1.55m is 0.240 or less.
Patent GB-2442726-A (GB)
Title: Process to obtain liquid hydrocarbons by cleavage of carbon and hydrogen molecules
Inventor: BARCELO PEDRO A SERVER
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A process to obtain liquid hydrocarbons by cleavage of carbon and hydrogen molecules, including a physical / mechanical separation followed by different chemical steps. Raw material such as biomass, hospital waste or urban solid waste may be used. The physical/mechanical separation may include milling of the raw material by a turbine as well as shearing and friction with exothermic elements. There may be application of kinetic energy and friction with selected reactants to cleave the chains and restructure the long or short chains to obtain the selected hydrocarbons by distillation and condensation.
Patent GB-2447206-A (GB)
Title: Watering can with attachment to collect rainwater
Inventor: MERRINGTON GARY JAMES
IPC: A01G25/14
Filed: 2007-03-09
Abstract: A free standing watering can catches rain water through a broad, conical shaped funnel 1 at the top of the can serving as a filling attachment. The funnel collects rainwater freely as it falls onto the filling attachment by gravity. The can fills up with rainwater depending on the amount of rainfall the filling attachment is exposed to in the open air. The watering can may also be filled up manually from a domestic water supply by removing the attachment. The can is made from blow moulded plastic and has a cavity to store water inside. The funnel may have internal curved grooves 6. The body of the can may be generally hemispherical.
Patent GB-2455781-A (GB)
Title: Hay Net Filling Apparatus
Inventor: CANSDALE RICHARD HUGH
IPC: A01K1/10
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A hay net filling apparatus 1 comprises a frame 2 and a pair of spaced apart shafts 6, each of which is mounted in the frame 2. The shafts 6 are provided with a plurality of hay net engaging members 7. The shafts 2 are rotatable between a first position in which the hay net is supported on the shafts 2 by the hay net engaging members 7 and a second position in which the hay net is released from the hay net engaging members 7.
Patent GB-2443572-A (GB)
Title: Call and device monitoring in a wireless telecommunications system
Inventor: CARNALL MURAT
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A method of covertly monitoring a communications device, said method comprising: for each or any operation of said monitored communications device, using a separate monitoring device to monitor said monitored communications device, without any indication of said monitoring being received by said monitored communications device.
Patent GB-2458888-A (GB)
Title: A means of assisting with the retrieval of waste plastic
Inventor: GOODALL PETER ROBERT
IPC: B63B35/32
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: In order to help with the removal of plastic material from the oceans, it is proposed to make the plastic material buoyant. This is achieved by addition of either gases (for example, air) to the material or buoyant filler material. Also disclosed is that such material may be collected by ship having nets or water-engaging conveyors.
Patent GB-2460262-A (GB)
Title: Carrier bag and bag dispenser/bag combination
Inventor: DICKINSON ADAM
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: A carrier bag 10 comprises front and rear layers 12, 14 forming an open mouth end 22, a closed base end 16 and closed side edges 18, 20, with optional gussets; a handle formation arranged at the mouth end, generally centrally spaced from the side edges; and a pair of apertures 28, 30 formed through the front and rear layers, arranged closer to the mouth end than the base end, preferably adjacent the mouth end, one on either side of the handle formation. The handle formation may be integrally formed in the front and rear layers, or separate handles 24, 26. The handle formation or the area around it may be reinforced. A stack of bags 10 which may be optionally adhered to one another, and a dispensing apparatus/bag combination are also claimed. The dispenser comprises a hook 42 for retaining the handle formation, arranged between two arms 40 extending through the apertures 28, 30 of the bag. An additional retention element (Figure 5, 54) may be used.
Patent GB-2465002-A (GB)
Title: Video recording glasses
Inventor: BROOKER ROY FREDERICK
IPC: G02C11/00
Filed: 2008-11-04
Abstract: Glasses contain: a video camera 2, a memory (62, figure 3) for storing its output, a first inductive loop or coil 7, a rechargeable battery 4 and associated circuitry 8, 9, (61, figure 3). A separate storage case (11, figure 2) for the glasses has a second inductive loop or coil (12), processor (133), a battery (14, 15), a buffer memory (134, figure 3) and means (133) for detecting whether the glasses are present in the case. Power from the battery (14) is transferred by induction between the coils 7, (11, figure 2) to recharge the battery 4. Video data from the memory (62) is transferred via the inductive connection of coils 7, (12, figure 2) to the buffer memory (134). A USB interface (132) and connector (14) allows the video data to be transferred from the buffer (134) to a computer for viewing, in conventional manner. A radio transmitter within the headgear is avoided and therefore the power requirements during capture of the video image are greatly reduced.
Patent GB-2465634-A (GB)
Title: Gravitational gradiometer
Inventor: MCRAE WAYNE
IPC: G01V7/00
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: Quasi-static gravity gradients are measured by detecting the transverse displacement of a ribbon or string held under tension and generating an output signal which is a function of the gravitational gradient tensor of the gravitational field. The ribbon has a non-uniform rigidity profile and/or mass profile along its length which is arranged to enable deformation in anti-symmetric modes due to the gradient of the gravitational field and to suppress deformation in symmetric modes due to the absolute acceleration of the gravitational field.