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Patent GB-2417750-A (GB)
Title: A method of concealing exposed door closers
Inventor: LEE HOONG THYE ELDON
IPC: E05F3/00
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A rebate removably attached to the head of a door frame, the rebate having recesses to house and conceal a door closer device and its closer aims. Thin closer arms atre secured such that they operate in the narrow space between the door head and the door frame. Fixed or sliding brackets may be used to secure the closer device.
Patent GB-2419462-A (GB)
Title: Ion extraction
Inventor: HOYES JOHN
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: There is disclosed a method of extracting ions comprising the steps of: providing a source of ions; entraining said ions in a laminar flow of a carrier gas; providing a barrier region in which an electrical field is applied across the laminar flow of carrier gas, the magnitude and direction of the electrical field being selected so as to prevent at least some of the ions entrained in the laminar flow from passing through the electrical field; and varying the electrical field so as to allow ions of chosen characteristics to pass through the electrical field.
Patent GB-2419530-A (GB)
Title: Human prostate cell lines in cancer treatment
Inventor: DALGLEISH ANGUS GEORGE
IPC: C12N5/08
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: Combinations of cell lines are provided for allogeneic immunotherapy agents in the treatment of cancer. Cancer vaccines generally have been limited to the use of cells that contain at least some tumour specific antigens ("TSAs") and/or tumour associated antigens ("TAAs") having shared identity with antigens in a targeted tumour. In such cases, tumour cells often are utilised as a starting point on the premise that only tumour cells will contain TSAs or TAAs or relevance, and the tissue origins of the cells are matched to the tumour site in patients. A primary aspect of the invention is the use of immortalised normal, non-malignant cells, in combination with primary and/or metastatic tumour cells, as the basis of an allogeneic cell cancer vaccine. Normal cells do not posses TSAs or relevant concentrations of TAAs and hence it is surprising that normal cells are effective as anti-cancer vaccines when administered in combination with primary and/or metastatic tumour cells. More surprisingly, a three way combination of cells obtained from metastasised cells, non metastasised tumour and cells from a normal cell line provided good therapy. For prostate cancer, for example, a vaccine may be based on one or a combination of different immortalised normal cell lines derived from the prostate according to parameters described herein. The cell lines may be lethally irradiated with, for example, gamma irradiation at 50-300 Gy to ensure that they are replication incompetent prior to use.
Patent GB-2436795-A (GB)
Title: Protective device for use in hairdressing
Inventor: KNIGHTS ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: A45D44/08
Filed: 2006-04-08
Abstract: A protective device 10 for securing around the neck of a person comprising a sheet of flexible material 12 with a neck opening 14, a periphery 16 of which is provided with an adhesive 18 to adhere the protective device to the neck of a wearer when in use. The adhesive may comprise an hypoallergenic, microporous adhesive tape. The peripheral portion of the neck opening may form an upstanding collar. In use, the protective device ensures that hair cuttings do not pass into the wearer's clothing preventing them from causing itching and irritation. The sheet of flexible material may be substantially circular.
Patent GB-2426422-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic network security system allowing Voice over Internet Protocol communication in the presence of a firewall
Inventor: YEOM EUNG-MOON
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: The arrangement concerns the process of determining whether packets using unfixed IPs and ports, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) packets, are to be passed or blocked by a firewall. The determination reflects a current communication condition, thereby enhancing Quality of Service (QoS) of networks, and overcoming difficulties associated with VoIP communication through a firewall. Specifically, the dynamic network security system has a firewall which stores rule information on whether to pass or block externally inputted packets in an Access Control List (ACL). The rules concern aspects such as IP, port or protocol information. Determination of the extent of conformity of a packet with the rules is enabled by the transmitting of information about the packets to the firewall by an exchange device such as a VoIP signalling unit. In effect, the relevant rules can be updated in real time. This means that when the system detects that reception of VoIP packets through a particular port has begun, those packets are not blocked, but are passed until a further signal is received indicating that the communication session has been terminated. After this point, the updated firewall rules are cancelled, and any further packets from the same source are blocked even if their attributes meet the previously required conditions.
Patent GB-2426745-A (GB)
Title: A decoupler deflector device for an automobile steering system
Inventor: PORTER ALAN JOSEPH
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: A decoupler deflector 105 is disclosed for an automobile steering system 100. The deflector 105 is connected to an upper intermediate shaft portion 120 or an intermediate shaft joint 115. The deflector 105 is arranged to contact a lower intermediate shaft portion 130 and rotate the upper intermediate shaft portion 120 downwardly such that the upper intermediate shaft portion 120 does not interfere with a collapsing steering column 110 when subjected to loading from an automobile driver during a front-end collision impact event.
Patent GB-2440361-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical vending machine
Inventor: JOHNSON DAVID BRIAN
IPC: G07F11/16
Filed: 2006-07-25
Abstract: A mechanical vending machine comprising means for storing a stack of products 7 to be vended, a coin input mechanism, a dispensing drawer 2 and means for causing input of a correct number of coins of a correct denomination to enable opening of the drawer, characterized in that the dispensing drawer 2 forms part of a pendulum assembly having an arm 8 pivoted towards the top of the machine which can pivot the drawer outwards, from position 2 to position 2a for vending a product.
Patent GB-2430892-A (GB)
Title: Two-wheeled ball-projection machine
Inventor: PRYOR HENRY CHARLES
IPC: A63B69/40
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: A spin bowling machine comprises a bowling head inside which are located two drive wheels 1 whose axes of rotation Ax can be mutually angularly offset so as to impart a spin about the axis of projection of a ball fed from a delivery tube DT. The drive wheels 1 may be mounted on a subframe which is rotatably mounted within an outer frame so as to impart spin about the axis of projection. The bowling head may be demountable from a supporting frame 13 to facilitate transport. The machine can emulate the standard cricket deliveries including leg break and off break by varying the relative speeds of the drive wheels 1 and their orientation. Also disclosed is the arrangement of a gently inclined hopper that feeds balls by gravity and prevents delivery of more than one ball at a time.
Patent GB-2444041-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer textile structure for fast temperature lowering
Inventor: WU MING-LAI
IPC: A47C7/74
Filed: 2006-09-22
Abstract: A multilayer textile structure 1 for fast temperature lowering is composed of a surface layer 10 which is wear resistant and anti-static, a middle layer 20 which is porous and steam permeative, a flame retarding layer 30 providing flame retardancy and fireproofness and an inner layer 40 made of waterproof and moisture permeative film. The surface layer may be made of metal yarns and wear resistant materials. The middle layer may be a fabric woven from metal yarns. The flame retarding layer may be made of fireproof materials and adhesive. The inner layer may be thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The metal yarn may be made through natural fibre wrapping around very fine metal fibre treated by diamond grinding. When the multilayer textile structure is used in seat pads for cars or motorcycles, it heats up fast and cools down fast due to its high heat conductivity. It also maintains a constant temperature and saves energy as well as providing comfort and environmental protection. Besides, the multilayer textile can be used in interior decoration, such as window curtains, to greatly dissipate heat due to its high heat conductivity. The multilayer textile can be woven in different colors to enhance visual effect.
Patent GB-2442252-A (GB)
Title: Low Temperature operation of open fuel cell stacks using air circulation
Inventor: NEWBOLD ANTHONY
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2006-09-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating an open cathode fuel cell stack. The fuel cell stack has a cathode air inlet and a cathode exhaust. A variable feedback path is provided by baffle 23 and air guides 27 for returning at least a portion of the cathode exhaust air to the cathode air inlet. Dependent on the ambient temperature conditions, a proportion of the cathode exhaust air is recycled to the air inlet which enables steady state operation even in sub-zero operating ambient conditions.
Patent GB-2443795-A (GB)
Title: Lead for use in orthopaedic surgery
Inventor: DALL VAGN-ERIK
IPC: A61B17/17
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: The lead comprises a length of wire formed with at least one channel 4 extending longitudinally along its outer surface. Normally, a plurality of channels are provided each of which will preferably extend parallel to the wire axis. The lead can be used as a guide wire for a reamer.
Patent GB-2444931-A (GB)
Title: Blind shielding section convertible from a stretched to a foldable state
Inventor: LIN YA-YIN
IPC: A47H23/01
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A blind device includes a flexible screen body with interconnected shielding sections 31 and a counterweight unit provided on a lowermost one of the shielding sections 31. The counterweight unit includes vertically extending left and right side bars 61 provided respectively at left and right edges of the lowermost shielding section 31, and a horizontally extending bottom bar 62 retained at a bottom edge of the lowermost shielding section 31. The counterweight unit is convertible from a screen-stretching state, where the lowermost shielding section 31 is stretched by the side bars 61, to a screen-foldable state, where folding of the lowermost shielding section 31 in a vertical direction is permitted, allowing the blind to be more compactly packaged. The side bars are preferably located in pockets formed by folded flaps 322 coupled to the main shielding part 321 by releasable fastenings 324,328. The side bars and bottom bars may have a U-shaped cross section.
Patent GB-2438036-A (GB)
Title: A hoe
Inventor: STOKES-ROBERTS MICHAEL
IPC: A01B1/10
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: A hoe comprises a main body 12, a handle (10, Fig 2) controlling operation of the hoe from one end, a battery located in the main body, a battery powered motor 1, and a pair of blades 4, 5 arranged one superimposed on the other, each being moveable simultaneously, in a reciprocal manner under the action of the motor wherein the direction of movement of one blade is substantially at right angles to the direction of movement of the other. Preferably one of the blades 5 has a substantially straight blade edge and the other blade 4 has a toothed edge.
Patent GB-2435583-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal compounds, liquid crystal medium and liquid crystal display
Inventor: FARRAND DIANE LOUISE
IPC: C07F5/02
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: The instant invention relates to mesogenic compounds of formula (I) wherein the parameters are as specified in the text. The instant invention further relates to mesogenic media, preferably liquid crystal media showing a blue phase and their use in electro-optical light modulation elements and their respective use in displays, as well as to such devices.
Patent GB-2450318-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle cover having transparent portions to view licence plate or tax disc
Inventor: BERENYI SIMON
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 2007-06-18
Abstract: A motor vehicle cover having a plurality of pockets 1 therein which may be used for the storage of documents containing information about said vehicle. The cover may be made from a weather and fire proof material and may be provide with a plurality of opaque panels 6 thus allowing a person to view said vehicle's license plate, tax or registration disc. A series of clips 5 may be provided to allow said cover to be attached to the wheelarch area of said vehicle bodywork thereby allowing access to the vehicle's wheels and tyres. A plurality of reflective strips 4 and flashing lights 3 may be provided to aid visibility. A roof mounted solar panel may be provided to charge said lights. In an alternate embodiment for a commercial vehicle a rear curtain 11 fig 9 may be provided for access to vehicle rear doors.
Patent GB-2452732-A (GB)
Title: Smart-card chip with organic conductive surface layer for detecting invasive attack
Inventor: PAUL PHILIP CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F21/87
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: A smart-card chip arrangement includes a smart-card chip, an organic conductive layer disposed on a surface of the chip, and signal-deriving means for deriving a signal dependent on one or more properties of the organic conductive layer. The organic conductive layer and the signal-deriving means are configured such as to detect an invasive attack on the chip. By this means the unauthorized detection of a cryptographic key, which is employed by the chip, can be prevented.
Patent GB-2453529-A (GB)
Title: Cantilever sensor for atomic force microscopes
Inventor: SCHAFER MARCUS MATTHIAS
IPC: G01B21/30
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: The invention comprises a sensor for use in an atomic force microscope, with a cantilever (20) having at least one detection tip (30) and a detection probe (40). The detection probe (40) is attached to the at least one detection tip (30) and has a detection tip contact surface (32) shaped to substantially mate to at least a portion of the detection probe (40). The invention also provides a method for the manufacture of a sensor in which a cantilever (20) with at least one detection tip (30) is truncated such that the at least one detection tip (30) has a detection tip contact surface (32) shaped to substantially mate to at least a portion of the detection probe (40). Finally the detection probe (40) is attached to the substantially mating detection tip contact surface (32).
Patent GB-2443078-A (GB)
Title: Animal handling cage
Inventor: DRIVER MELVIN BRIAN
IPC: A01K1/03
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: An animal handling cage 1 which can be placeable from above over an animal. Means 24,25 for guiding the animal to a predetermined location within the cage at which an animal may be examined/treated are provided. The cage incorporates a floor forming panel 11 that is displaceable from a rest position in which it provides a floor to the cage to a position in which it effectively renders the cage open bottomed. The guiding means comprise an inner wall 24 displaceable between a rest position against an end wall of the cage to an animal movement constraining position in the vicinity of the opposite wall to the rest position wall.
Patent GB-2439902-A (GB)
Title: Method and assembly for installing oilfield equipment at the water bottom
Inventor: BREIVIK HARALD WAHL
IPC: B66C13/02
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: Subsea oilfield equipment (2), such as an oil and/or gas production template, is installed at the water bottom (16) by means of a submerged installation vessel (1) from which hoisting lines (3A, 3B) are deployed to support the equipment during the installation procedure, which lines (3A,3B) are reeled from at least one hoisting line reeling winch (3A,3B) mounted at the submerged installation vessel (1) to lower the equipment (2) at a desired speed and in a substantially horizontal position onto the water bottom (16).
Patent GB-2454917-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and a method for deploying a wireline tool in a borehole
Inventor: DENOIX HENRI
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2007-11-23
Abstract: Apparatus and a method for deploying a wireline tool in a borehole, the apparatus comprising, a wireline cable 12 which is connected at its one end to the surface and is releasably connected at its other end to one end of an umbilical cable 24 via a first connection means, the other end of the umbilical cable being releasably connected to the logging head of a wireline tool 20 via a first latching means, and the logging head providing for mechanical and electrical connection between the wireline tool, and the wireline cable via the umbilical cable. The umbilical cable is surrounded by umbilical pipe 26 downhole, and the logging head also provides for mechanical and hydraulic connection between the umbilical pipe and the wireline tool; and the wireline tool being releasable from connection with the umbilical cable by a release means in the first latching means, and then being able to be pulled through the first latching means and through the umbilical pipe so that it is retrievable from the borehole.
Patent GB-2445277-A (GB)
Title: An animal carcass cutter with a pair of rotating circular knives
Inventor: SEATON MARK HAMISH
IPC: A22B5/00
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: An animal carcass cutter has first 102 and second 103 circular knives for cutting meat and soft tissue, when the knives and the carcass are brought into contact. The first knife is maintained proximate to the second knife defining a cutting region between the two knives for receiving the carcass. The first and second knives are preferably configured to rotate such that they move in a direction substantially opposite to the carcass feed direction in the cutting region. An animal carcass cutter assembly comprising the animal carcass cutter, holding means (29, Fig 9) to hold a carcass and drive means 17 to move the cutter through the carcass, is also disclosed. A method of cutting a carcass using the animal carcass cutter is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2444423-A (GB)
Title: Valve hydraulic override system
Inventor: HOANG LOC GIA
IPC: F16K31/00
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A hydraulic override assembly comprising a cylindrical body 26 with a first end 20 coupled to a valve body and a second end 24 coupled to a linear actuator, a piston 28 located in the body 26, a first hydraulic chamber between the piston and the first end of the body and a rod 22 connected to the piston 28 and extending through the first end of valve body. A spring 30 disposed within the hydraulic chamber biasing the piston 28 towards the second end 24 of the cylindrical body 26. Preferably the rod 22 is coupled to a closure member 14 within the body. Preferably there is a second hydraulic chamber formed between the piston 28 and the second end of the assembly. The fluid flowing between the first and second hydraulic chambers may pass through a flow restriction (66 Figure 6).
Patent GB-2457724-A (GB)
Title: Door retention hook
Inventor: PRICE KEVIN ANTHONY
IPC: E05C17/50
Filed: 2008-02-25
Abstract: A wall-mounted hook member has a projecting arm angled at about 30 degrees to a base beneath which a door handle can engage to hold the door against movement away from the wall. The inner surfaces of the member are provided with cushioning material to both protect the door furniture and hold the door firmly.
Patent GB-2444447-A (GB)
Title: A device and methods for counting, timing, recording, and charting fetal movement frequency
Inventor: NGUYEN DIEP MONG
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: Methods and a device (10) for charting fetal movements. The device (10) may record ten fetal movements in a session, wherein each movement is recorded by pressing a button (12) on the device (10). The device (10) may display an additional footprint icon (28) each time the button (12) is pressed, wherein the user can count the recorded movements during the session. The device (10) may record the elapsed time (KickTime) for each session and store up to ten KickTimes so that the user can review the frequency of the movements from one sequence to the next. The device (10) may also have a sound recording and playback function, where user may record the fetal heartbeat for playback. The device (10) may store and update the weeks and days of the mother's pregnancy progress. The device (10) may also calculate the countdown days-to-go and display the countdown if the countdown is less than 100.
Patent GB-2460298-A (GB)
Title: A gaming system using gaming devices and ticket issuing terminals
Inventor: NELSON JOAN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: A system 1 for gaming, for example in a casino 8, comprising a terminal 2 adapted to issue a ticket, and a gaming device 3-7, such as an electronic slot-machine or EGM and preferably remote from the terminal 2, which is adapted to accept the ticket. The system provides a means 9 for storing ticket related information, such as in a database, and the arrangement is such that the terminal 2 mimics the gaming device 3-7 so that an issued ticket is accepted by the gaining device 3-7. The terminal 2 may transmit a tabular record of ticket information to the ticket information database 9 which is then stored and used for validation and verification when the ticket is redeemed at the gaming device 3-7. The terminal 2 is preferably a stand-alone terminal, such as a point of sale (POS) terminal. The ticket may be issued randomly or may be generated after input from an attendant or on the basis of a customer loyalty card. The database 8 may be accessed to record and verify a transaction at the gaming device 3-7.
Patent GB-2460822-A (GB)
Title: Organic electroluminescent device
Inventor: BURROUGHES JEREMY
IPC: H01L51/52
Filed: 2008-06-03
Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device (OELD) comprises a substrate 2, a first electrode 4, a second transparent electrode 6, an organic light emitting layer 8, and a glass or transparent plastic encapsulant 14. A cavity is formed between the encapsulant 14 and the transparent electrode and a cavity filling material 20 is disposed within the cavity. The cavity filling material 20 extends from a bottom side of the cavity to a top side of the cavity, and is formed with an optical structure. Optical structures include diffraction gratings, corrugations, micro-lenses, and prisms. The cavity filling material 20 may also include a coating 24. To prevent damage to the OELD during manufacture of the optical structure, the cavity filling material 20 is provided on the inner surface of the encapsulant 14 and patterned to form the optical structure. The optical structure may be formed by embossing,. printing, etching or photolithography.
Patent GB-2452864-A (GB)
Title: Sensor system
Inventor: FOWLER JOHN
IPC: G01C19/00
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A sensor system includes a first measurement subsystem including a driver and a measurement component. The measurement component includes a set of sensors for generating complimentary signals representing each of one or more characteristics. The complimentary signals representing a characteristic include related error components. The driver is configured to accept the complimentary signals for a characteristic and to determine a measurement value for the characteristic by combining the complimentary signals to reduce effects of the error components in the complimentary signals.
Patent GB-2460550-A (GB)
Title: Gas storage in salt caverns
Inventor: HINDLE ANDREW
IPC: B65G5/00
Filed: 2009-06-05
Abstract: A gas storage method, and associated apparatus, features the storage of gas, such as natural gas to be used as commercial and domestic fuel, in an underground or sub surface salt 10 cavern 9. A fluid 12, which may be a cushion fluid 12, is pumped in and out of the cavern 9 to maintain a balance of pressure, during periods of differing demand for the gas. The fluid 12 may be a saline solution, which may be pumped to and from a porous aquifer 22, or surface supply of water (22', fig.3).