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Patent GB-2403742-A (GB)
Title: A Structural element
Inventor: ST QUINTON DAVID
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: A structural element (1, 20, 30, 40) comprises a web (2) extending between a pair of flanges (3, 4). The areas of particular structural importance are the portions (5, 6) of theweb and flanges adjacent to the junction between the web and the flanges. Material is gathered into these structurally important areas of an otherwise thin component. This is achieved by providing a plurality of small ribs (10) to absorb the material in these structurally important areas (5, 6). The ribs (10) are on a pitch of 2 to 8 times the wall thickness t. The pitch is approximately the same as a typical self drilling, self tapping fastener to prevent skating of the fastener, on fixing. The ribs (10) are of a depth of between 1.5t and 3.0t, where t is the metal thickness. These parameters ensure that in terms of fixing, the ribs allow a fastening screw to be used and to perform in the same manner as with a flat faced flange or web.
Patent GB-2409053-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for protection of optical cable splicing
Inventor: DOWD EDWARD MICHAEL
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2004-12-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus provide stress relief such that coaxial tubes of the cable and fibers 101 therein are all prevented from moving relative to one another. The coaxial tubes crimp together by a mechanical crimp 200 that compresses the outer tube 104 onto the inner tube 102 without roller crimping. A fiber retention subassembly 300 crimps to one of the coaxial tubes, and an adhesive fills the fiber retention subassembly, thereby fixing the fibers therein and isolating tension from the ends of the fibers that extend from the fiber retention subassembly. The ends of the fibers of the optical cable connect with fibers of another optical cable or device by a fusion splice. A splice cover (600 Fig 6 and 7) holds and/or seals the spliced section and prevents relative movement between the optical cables or the optical cable and the device at the spliced section. The cable may include armour 104 which may be crimped to the inner [tube] 102.
Patent GB-2409964-A (GB)
Title: A cover for a circular rimmed vessel
Inventor: HANCOCK JOHN DOUGLAS
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2005-01-17
Abstract: The invention provides a cover for a circular rimmed vessel, the cover being formed from a flexible material such as paper or card and having an upper surface portion 2 and, connected thereto along a plurality of fold lines (8), a plurality of integrally formed downwardly depending overlapping tabs 6, the tabs being biased radially inwardly to provide a means of gripping the outer wall of the vessel. The fold lines (8) around the periphery of the upper surface portion 2 may define a polygon, e.g. of sixteen sides. The cover may have a perforated hole 4 for a drinking straw S. It is intended to protect a drink or other contents from insects.
Patent GB-2411343-A (GB)
Title: Grill unit
Inventor: BAUMANN UDO
IPC: A47J37/10
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a grill unit, in particular for industrial kitchens having at least one electric heating element (52) and at least one surface (54) for receiving food to be grilled disposed directly over the heating element (52), which together form a grill plane (20), the surface for receiving food to be grilled having nozzles (58), through which steam and/or hot water and/or seasoning and/or cleaning agent may be sprayed.
Patent GB-2410443-A (GB)
Title: Patient cooling system
Inventor: BEARD MARK
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A patient cooling system comprises a patient enclosure or tent (2) having a coaxial hose connection (46, 4, 6) to a re-circulating air-cooling system (16, 18, 24). The hose comprises an inner tube (4) to introduce air into the enclosure and an outer tube (16) for the return air. The patient cooling system further comprises a patient-supporting mattress (42) comprising a plurality of inflatable compartments (A, B) extending transversely across the width of the mattress, which can also be supplied with cooled air. The compartments (A, B) can be alternately pressurized for pressure relief therapy. Moreover, the compartments can be pressurized either with relatively low pressure cold air from the air cooling system, or with higher pressure air which acts to support the patient, but provides relatively less cooling effect. Radially collapsible, sleeved openings (76) in the tent panel enable connection of conduits or patient care lines to the patient.
Patent GB-2416384-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic tool inlet valve
Inventor: LIAO CHI-SHEN
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: A pneumatic tool 10 with inlet valve, the tool (10, Fig 1) defines a space (12, Fig 1) and a passageway (121, Fig 1) in communication with the space. The inlet valve comprises a ring 20 and a controller 30. The ring can be tilted in the space between a first position (shown in Fig 1) where it blocks the space from the passageway and a second position (shown in Fig 4) where it allows communication between the space and the passageway. The ring defines a central aperture 21. The controller can be pivoted in the space between a first position (shown in Fig 1), a second position (shown in Fig 3) and a third position (shown in Fig 4). The controller 30 includes a disc 32 and a rod 31 raised from the disc. The disc is put against the ring as the controller is in the first position and pivoted from the ring as the controller is in the second position. The rod 31 is inserted through the central aperture 21 of the ring. The diameter of the rod is smaller than that of the central aperture of the ring in order to allow pressurised air to travel through the central aperture of the ring as the controller is in the second position as shown in Fig 3. The rod pivots the ring to the second position as the controller is in the third position as shown in Fig 4. The flow of pressurised air is at a higher rate when the ring pivots to the second position, than the flow of pressurised air through the central aperture of the ring due to the disc 32 pivoting away from the ring 20.
Patent GB-2414501-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method of controlling motion and vibration of a sensor in a drilling assembly
Inventor: KRUEGER VOLKER
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A system for controlling sensor motion during a time-dependent measurement, comprising a drilling assembly (100) having a drill bit (106) at one end and engaged with a drill string (102) extending to a surface location at an opposite end thereof. A sensor (113) is disposed in the drilling assembly (100) for making a measurement of a formation parameter of interest. A non-rotating stabilizer (126, 127) is disposed in the drilling assembly (100) proximate the sensor (113). The non-rotating stabilizer (126, 127) is adapted to reduce motion of the sensor (113) below a predetermined level during the measurement. In one embodiment the rotational axis of the stabilizer is eccentric with respect to the borehole (128). In another embodiment, the non-rotating stabilizer (126, 127) has an extendable rib for changing the effective diameter of the stabilizer.
Patent GB-2432199-A (GB)
Title: Supplementary gear-change systems for motorcycles
Inventor: WILSON JAMIE LEE
IPC: B62M25/06
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A supplementary gear-change system for a motorcycle having a foot-operable gear-change mechanism 14 comprises a manually-operable element 32 for mounting on the handlebars 24 and movable between a rest position and an operated position. The manually-operable element is connected to the gear-change mechanism such that movement by hand of the element from its rest position to its operated position causes movement of the gear-change mechanism in one of its directions to change gear and such that, when the manually-operable element is in its rest position, movement by foot of the gear-change mechanism in the other of its directions does not cause any significant movement of the manually-operable element. The system is particularly useful for motocross motorcycles so that a gear change can be made while the rider's gear-changing foot is not on its footpeg 20.
Patent GB-2432844-A (GB)
Title: Laundry composition
Inventor: FERGUSON PAUL
IPC: C11D3/50
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: Polymer particles comprising a perfume, a polymer and a cationic deposition aid are delivered to fabric during laundering and give long lasting adherence of the perfume to fabric during laundering. The particle may further comprise a shell thus giving a core/shell morphology and is prepared using miniemulsion polymerisation. A method of depositing a perfume onto a substrate by means of such a composition is also disclosed. The polymer of the particle is preferably butyl methacrylate, and a shell layer of vinyl acetate may be present. The cationic deposition aid is preferably a cationically modified cellulose or guar gum.
Patent GB-2425429-A (GB)
Title: Spectral normalization using illuminant exposure estimation
Inventor: SACHA TODD STEPHEN
IPC: H04N9/73
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: After image capture, scene parameters are analyzed e.g. lux, flicker or auxiliary spectral measurements. A best guess illuminant for the scene parameters is determined according to the scene parameters in order to determine a colour correction matrix to be applied. A world estimation may be determined e.g. beige world, gray world, white world or Max Pixel, and the best guess illuminant may be compared to the world estimation to determine whether to apply the white balance coefficients corresponding to the world estimation or the best guess illuminant. Apparatus for performing the colour correction includes a statistics block including scene parameter data, a memory including default scene data, a microcontroller generating a gain signal, and a sensor to adjust the colour channels according to the gain signal and generate current sensor status data to be sent to the statistics block.
Patent GB-2435210-A (GB)
Title: Wall-inserted magnetic attachment system
Inventor: MARGAROLI MATTEO
IPC: A47G1/17
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: A cylindrical permanent magnet 1 is inserted into a hole in a wall 2 creating a magnetic attachment system 4 for the effective and secure affixation of items to the wall. These items may be notes or the like, to be held between the wall (equipped with the wall-inserted system 4) and any ferrous or magnetic or magnetised objects. Alternatively ferrous, magnetic or magnetised objects may be mounted seemingly directly to the wall 2 (in reality to the wall-inserted system 4) for the purpose of display, while leaving the same items easily detachable and undamaged. The hole is drilled into the wall 2.
Patent GB-2436869-A (GB)
Title: Multifuel stove with combined secondary and tertiary air inlet
Inventor: TRIPP STEPHEN PHILIP
IPC: F24B5/02
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: A multi-fuel stove 1 supplies both secondary air 11, to keep the window 12 clean, and tertiary air 26, to increase flame height and efficiency, from a combined inlet chamber 36 fed by vents 38. Airflow into the secondary conduit (72, fig. 3) and tertiary conduit 40 is independently controlled via knobs 52 and 58 (fig. 4) on the front of the stove, improving access without compromising appearance. The secondary conduit's tapered exit (70, fig. 3) prevents smoke entering the room via inlet vents 38, as does the tertiary conduit's upwards inclination 40.
Patent GB-2423197-A (GB)
Title: Multi-position electrical connector for robotic tool changer
Inventor: SNAPE JAMES
IPC: B23Q3/157
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A multi-position electrical connector for a robotic tool changer includes a bracket mountable to a robotic tool changer master or tool module, a coupling interface in a fixed position with respect to the bracket, and a cable interface moveable to a plurality of positions with respect to the bracket. Both the coupling interface and the cable interface include a plurality of electrical contacts, which are electrically connected. In one embodiment, the cable interface is disposed at substantially 90 degrees to the coupling interface, and is rotatable about an axis of the coupling interface. The cable interface may be fixed in one of a plurality of positions around the coupling interface. In one embodiment, a selected position is fixed by mating a retention member on one of the cable interface and the bracket, with a recess on the other of the cable interface and the bracket.
Patent GB-2428712-A (GB)
Title: High energy cutting elements and bits incorporating the same.
Inventor: KESHAVAN MADAPUSI K
IPC: E21B10/56
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: High energy cutting elements and bits incorporating the same are provided. The cutting elements have at least a portion of their cutting layers which will be exposed to high temperatures during drilling formed from a PCBN material capable of operating at temperatures of at least 1000{C.
Patent GB-2441112-A (GB)
Title: Uterine mesh
Inventor: MOSSA MOHAMED ALI
IPC: A61B17/42
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: A uterine mesh to help arrest severe postpartum haemorrhage. The mesh may comprise a flat sheet of woven absorbable material such as polyglactin with four ties made of the same material which interlace the mesh material. The mesh may include two recessions on either side to avoid pressure on the tubo-uterine junction. The mesh may be folded to fit the exterior surface of the uterus and tied to maintain pressure and reduce bleeding. The mesh may reduce maternal mortality where facilities or expertise are not available whilst maintaining fertility.
Patent GB-2430515-A (GB)
Title: Cryptographic architecture with instruction masking and other techniques for thwarting differential power analysis
Inventor: SHU DAVID B
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing information leakage attacks that utilize timeline alignment. The apparatus and method inserts a random number of instructions into an encryption algorithm such that the leaked information can not be aligned in time to allow an attacker to break the encryption.
Patent GB-2432083-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for configuring a netwok appliance
Inventor: MARTIN JAMES T
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: To establish communication between a host and a client, electromagnetic field is generated across coils disposed in the devices. The magnetic field generated across the coil disposed in the host is used to power the client and to transfer data to the client. The data received by the client may, in turn, be used to configure the client. To receive data from the client, the coil disposed in the host is placed in a quiescent data recovery mode. The data to be transmitted from the client to the host generates variations in magnetic field formed across the client's coil. These variation, in turn, form variations in the magnetic field across the coil disposed in the host, and are subsequently decoded by the host to detect the data transmitted from the client. Supporting circuitry in both the host and client convert the electromagnetic variations into a stream of bits.
Patent GB-2445397-A (GB)
Title: Mobile data terminal for transmitting data via a plurality of network interfaces
Inventor: CHI PO-WEN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: Transmission statuses of a plurality of network interfaces are detected and the transmission capacities of the interfaces derived. Data packets are assigned to the interfaces in accordance with those capacities. In addition, each base station adopts a tunneling technique by adding a tunnel header to each of the transmitted packets, by which arrangement the mobile terminal is able to adjust the data flow for each of the network interfaces. Thus, the throughput of the mobile terminal can be increased and the dependability of the connection increased.
Patent GB-2448168-A (GB)
Title: Deforming an overlay image for use with a source image
Inventor: DECLERCK JEROME MARIE JOSEPH
IPC: G06T3/00
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: An image processing method is described that allows a user to deform an overlay image for the purpose of registration with a source image. The user defines a stretch vector for example by 'clicking and dragging' a mouse pointer and an algorithm deforms the overlay image according to a linear interpolated roll-off function. The algorithm deforming the image is defining a vector d, determining the inverse vector -d, calculating a linear interpolated displacement field where each point is displaced is a direction parallel with -d by a distance determined by the roll-off function and applying the linear interpolated displacement field to recalculate the overlay image.
Patent GB-2448497-A (GB)
Title: A dry composition for forming into a meringue or a frozen dessert
Inventor: PATEL CHHAGAN GOVINDBHAI
IPC: A23L9/10
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a dry composition for forming into a meringue or a frozen dessert comprising a foaming agent which comprises or consists of at least one non-ionic cellulose ether and at least one hydrocolloid as a foam stabiliser. The non-ionic cellulose ether may be methylcellulose, hydroxylpropyl cellulose, ethylmethyl cellulose or hydroxylpropyl methylcellulose and mixtures thereof. The hydrocolloid may be a gum such as gum Arabic. Further aspects relate to a meringue, a frozen dessert and a process for forming the meringue and the dessert.
Patent GB-2448765-A (GB)
Title: Structural tie with acoustic attenuation
Inventor: MCANDREW SCOTT
IPC: E04B1/84
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: A connector <B>10</B> for use as a structural tie or strap in the construction industry comprises a substantially rectangular member with first and second ends <B>36</B>, <B>38</B> on a first axis. Fastening points <B>20a-f</B> are provided at each end for fastening to walls or the like. The connector <B>10</B> includes an acoustic attenuation mechanism to enhance acoustic performance between the walls. The acoustic attenuation mechanism is embodied as folds and/or apertures <B>60</B>, <B>62</B> through the connector which prevent direct passage of sound and vibration waves through the connector, between the walls. The connector <B>10</B> may have a reinforcing rib <B>22</B>. An embodiment as a party wall strap is described.
Patent GB-2439170-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible box pallet with strip hinges
Inventor: STANTON CRAIG DOUGLAS
IPC: B65D19/16
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: A collapsible box, preferably in the form of a box pallet, consists of wall assembly 14 which includes four wall panels 16, 18, 20 which are arranged in a square or rectangle, with a pair of opposite panels each being vertically divided into two equally dimensioned sub-panels 18, 20. The panels 16, 18, 20 are connected together via hinges 22, 24 provided at the corners of the panels 16 and the sub-panels 18, 20. The hinged edges of the sub-panels 18, 20 are movable towards each other until the sub-panels 18,20 of each divided wall panel are superimposed on each other and sandwiched between the pair of undivided panels 16, thus collapsing the box. The hinges 22, 24 are preferably in the form a threaded strip or tape 34, which is threaded through slots provided in the panels 16, 18, 20.
Patent GB-2452048-A (GB)
Title: Soft projectile
Inventor: TSANG KWOK-WAH
IPC: F42B6/00
Filed: 2007-08-21
Abstract: A projectile 10 for a toy shooting device includes a tubular body 12 and a head 11 moulded of soft material. An anchor 13 is partially embedded in the head 11 and comprises a fixing stem 14 extending into and adhered to the tubular body 12. The head 11 may include a suction cup 18.
Patent GB-2455333-A (GB)
Title: Passenger rail vehicle with end detrainment stairs
Inventor: TAPLIN DEAN
IPC: B61D19/02
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: The driver's cab of the vehicle is provided with an end wall door opening closed by a door which opens by movement to outside the end wall. An extendable stair assembly 50, 52 is stored in the driver's cab on a floor at a door threshold behind the door and operable from a retracted state to an extended state, to allow train to track detrainment. The extendable stair assembly 50, 52 is also provided with wheels for rolling the extendable stair assembly in the retracted state on the floor from the storage position to a remote position away from the door threshold to give access to the door opening. The movement of the extendable stair assembly 50, 52 is guided about a horizontal pivot axis through the door opening from the storage position to an extended operational position, wherein two mutually pivoted sections open out about a further horizontal pivot axis. This movement is initiated by initiating means, subsequent movement towards the operational position being achieved by gravity and controlled by a spring and damper unit 72.
Patent GB-2455753-A (GB)
Title: Blind with photovoltaic panels
Inventor: MUMTAZ ASIM
IPC: E06B9/32
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A window blind system, preferably a Venetian or Roman blind, having one or more adjustable shades or slats to provide adjustable shading from sunlight, wherein each adjustable shade has a photovoltaic panel on its surface, the blind having an inverter for converting DC power from the photovoltaic panel to AC power suitable for uses as a mains power supply. A controller may be provided with a light sensor such that the shade is adjusted in response to the level of illumination on the inside of the window. The controller may also be configured to use an "empty room" mode in which the level of power provided by the photovoltaic panel is maximised. The controller may also be used to adjust the angle of the shades in order to track this maximum power configuration. A method of using these blinds is also claimed, as is a carrier, for example a CD or DVD, carrying processor or computer code to implement the method of controlling the blind.
Patent GB-2458439-A (GB)
Title: Screen for hiding cables.
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN BENTHAM
IPC: A47G5/00
Filed: 2008-01-07
Abstract: Concealment means 10 for hiding parts of one or more wires 38, 40, for example, at the rear of a television set has a base 12 and two or more screens 14 affixed to the base 12. The screens 14 are spaced-apart to provide a slot 16 there between through which the wires 38, 40 pass. The screens 14 hide the wires 38,40 from view when the concealment means 10 is viewed from a certain side. The slot 16 may be filed with a deformable edging strip which may take the form of bristles.
Patent GB-2441101-A (GB)
Title: Pipe laying vessel and methods of operation thereof
Inventor: WILLIS STEWART KENYON
IPC: F16L1/20
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A pipelaying vessel comprises storage (502) for a number of pipe units to be assembled into a pipeline and S-lay apparatus (312, 314, 316) for fabricating and paying out of a pipeline by repeated addition of new sections (506). The end of said pipeline being laid is held aligned with a fabrication axis closer to horizontal than vertical, the S-lay apparatus including a stinger (312) for supporting the pipeline in an arcuate path to a departure axis which is more vertical than horizontal. Auxiliary apparatus (318/810) is provided for use in fitting singular items to one end of the pipeline. The supporting structure (320/802) of said auxiliary apparatus is located above a lower end of the stinger of the S-lay apparatus, substantially aligned with said departure axis, so as to facilitate handing over of the suspended pipeline and singular item from one of said apparatuses to the other. The auxiliary apparatus may be an A-frame (810) or a complete J-Lay apparatus (318-322) for additional laying tasks. The fabrication axis may be located above and to one side of the main deck, permitting a large radius stinger to be carried. The vessel and/or its design may be adapted from a standard container vessel.