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Patent GB-2435469-A (GB)
Title: Closure device to prevent spillage
Inventor: THOMAS STEPHEN
IPC: B65D47/00
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: A closure device 10 for attachment to a container, the device comprising an attachment member 40 for attachment to a container, a body 20 defining a passage there-through and engageable with the attachment member, and a closure member 30 having a closed position in which the passage is substantially closed and an open position in which the passage is substantially open, wherein the closure member is resiliently biased towards the closed position. The body may form a spout portion, the attachment member may be releasably engageable with the body or may be integrally formed with the body. The attachment member may be provided with a screw-thread or with a resilient sleeve. The closure member may be provided with a grip portion.
Patent GB-2424304-A (GB)
Title: Generating non-overlapping partial fingerprints with a sweep sensor
Inventor: CHOU BRUCE C S
IPC: G06V30/144
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: In a linear image sensing device (10) with image matching function, a linear sensor array (11) senses a finger moving over it, to obtain fragment image analogue signals. The analogue signals are amplified, by a programmable gain amplifier (11A). An analogue-to-digital converter (12) sequentially converts the amplified signals into digital image signals. An image matching module (13) receives and processes adjacent digital image signals, and outputs continuous non-overlapped fragment images through an input/output interface (14). A control logic (15) controls operations and communications of the above-mentioned components. A terminal system receives the non-overlapped fragment images and assembles the non-overlapped fragment images into a complete fingerprint image in a manner of stacking the images side by side. The terminal system may be computer, portable digital assistant, mobile telephone or the like.
Patent GB-2422945-A (GB)
Title: Modular front-lit display panel appurtenance
Inventor: POLIAKINE RAN
IPC: G09F9/35
Filed: 2004-09-19
Abstract: A front-lit display panel comprising: at least one pixel units, each having a layered structure including transparent conductor, an active layer containing liquid-crystal-type molecules, and a rear conductive layer, electrical connectors in electrical contact with the rear conductive layer and extending to a rear or peripheral or lateral portion of the pixel unit; and a plurality of electronics module for respectively receiving each pixel unit, each having a conformal interconnection facilities with the at least two contacts adapted for making electrical contact with the electrical connectors, and interfacing with at least one data communications line and at least one electric power line; and an assembly board for receiving the at least one second conformal interconnection facilities, each receiving position having at least two contacts respectively adapted for making electrical contact with the data communications line and with electric power line of one of the electronics modules.
Patent GB-2427883-A (GB)
Title: An insulating panel
Inventor: JAMES CAROLAN
IPC: E04C2/284
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: An insulating panel comprises external and internal facings 1, 2 with a body 3 of insulating foam between the sheets, and a vacuum insulated panel 4 embedded in the body 3 of insulating foam. The inner and outer facings 1, 2 may be profiled metal sheets and the vacuum insulated panels may extend the length and width of the insulated panel. A later embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing insulating body.
Patent GB-2431806-A (GB)
Title: Image overlay with opacity varied based on numerical data values
Inventor: LI MUTSUYA
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: Methods and means are disclosed for superimposing data on an image using a variable opacity based upon variations in the numerical values of the data to be superimposed; this allows for representing data most prominently where it the values are higher, while providing a clear view of the surrounding features. In one aspect, a colour (color) scale is determined to represent numerical data values. Alternatively, there is a means for obtaining data, means for obtaining an overlay image and means for overlaying the data on the image. Further, the overlay is computer generated in one aspect. The underlying image may be a map or other cartographical display, and the overlaid data information may be power density (e.g. from a transmitter), probability, location, acoustic, weather, particle density, energy / power distribution or medical image data. Opacity scaling may use non linear logarithmic, exponential, polynomial, discrete steps, Fibonacci, factorial or sinusoidal functions.
Patent GB-2434704-A (GB)
Title: Battery pack for a cordless power tool
Inventor: HEMPE DAVID A
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: The invention provides a battery pack for an electrical device, which may be a power tool such as a driver drill or a circular saw. The battery pack can be connected to the electrical device and supported by it, and includes several battery cells, which may be arranged in series, having a lithium-based chemistry and producing an average discharge current of 20 amps. Each cell may have a nominal voltage of 4.2 volts, and the cells may have a combined capacity of 3.0 ampere hours and a combined nominal voltage of 28 volts.
Patent GB-2437821-A (GB)
Title: High performance rock drill bit grease
Inventor: GRIFFO ANTHONY
IPC: E21B10/24
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A lubricant for a drill bit includes from 0.1 to 10 weight percent of at least one nanomaterial, from about 5 to 40 weight percent of a thickener, and a basestock is disclosed. The nanomaterial is preferably selected from diamond (even more preferably a diamond core coated with a non-diamond carbon-based coating), carbon nano-tubes, copper particles, polarized graphite, molybdenum disulfide, antimony oxide, or bismuth oxide. A roller-cone drill bit can be supplied with this lubricant from a reservoir mounted with the drill bit.
Patent GB-2449069-A (GB)
Title: Headrest having an impact absorbing frame and reinforcing element on an inside of a trim cover
Inventor: KASUYA TAKASHI
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2007-05-08
Abstract: A vehicle headrest H including a trim cover 10 assembly having: a head receiving area 1 against which a head of rear-seat occupant is to be struck in a collision; an impact absorbing frame 43 disposed within the trim cover assembly; headrest frame 42 and foam padding 3. A reinforcing element 2 is provided to an inner surface of the trim cover assembly 10 at a point corresponding to head receiving area 1, thereby preventing breakage, e.g. tearing, rupturing of the trim cover assembly 10 in the case where the head of rear-seat occupant is impacts against that head receiving area. The reinforcing layer is preferably formed of a backing material, e.g. cloth (21, fig.3) and a layer of porous foam wadding (22, fig.3); the foam wadding being impregnated with liquid foaming agent during the moulding of foam padding 3. The reinforcing element may be held in place by stitching or adhesive.
Patent GB-2451133-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle protective cover
Inventor: CHAPMAN DAVID
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: A protective cover for a vehicle, car, automobile, may be comprised of a flexible material and may be shaped to fit the front wings bumper and radiator grille areas of said vehicle. Attachment straps D may be provided to fit the cover to the wing mirrors of the vehicle. Said cover may have elasticated portions B to grip said cover to the vehicle bodywork. Transparent panels C may be provided over the vehicle headlights. Padded areas E may be fitted around the radiator and wheelarch areas to provide cushioning for the bodywork. A logo or symbol F may be provided.
Patent GB-2450190-A (GB)
Title: Cyclohexenones from Antrodia Camphorata for use in the treatment of autoimmune disease
Inventor: LIU SHENG-YUN
IPC: A61K31/122
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A compound of formula (1) as defined therein is obtained from Antrodia camphorata and may be used to treat autoimmune disease, in particular 4-hydroxy-2,3-dimethoxy-6- methyl-5(3,7,11-trimethyl-dodeca-2,6,10-trienyl)-cyclohex-2-enone. Preferred autoimmune diseases that may be treated include systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The aforementioned compound helps to decrease proteinuria levels and antinuclear antibody titers in SLE mammals in order to alleviate kidney inflammation and disease, as well as the self-damage caused by antinuclear antibodies. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds may also be prepared.
Patent GB-2441478-A (GB)
Title: Embedded flex-lock slip liner hanger
Inventor: FAY PETER
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: A liner hanger includes an annular slip seat (16) that radially surrounds a section of the liner being hung. The slip seat contains a plurality of windows (26) that each accommodates at least one intermediate slip seat (34). The intermediate slip seats, in turn, each contain windows that accommodate a slip element. There are tongue and groove arrangements between the slip seat and the intermediate slip seat as well as between the intermediate slip seat and the slip element that allow axial movement of the slip element to be translated by camming surfaces into radial outward movement of both the intermediate slip seat and the slip element (54). The imposition of one or more intermediate slip seats, in an embedded or nested relationship, allows for greater radial expansion of the slip elements with respect to the interior liner.
Patent GB-2446042-A (GB)
Title: A three-piece roof assembly for a vehicle
Inventor: DIMARCO PATRICK
IPC: B62D25/06
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: A three-piece roof assembly 10 is disclosed primarily for use for oval circuit racing cars. The roof assembly 10 comprises of two side members 12 which are affixed on a frame of the vehicle and a centre member 15 which is positionable at a selectable cant angle 24 relative to the side members 12. The centre member 15 is formed with laterally extended flanges 20 that overlap the side members 12 to maintain structural integrity between the centre member 15 and the respective side members 12.
Patent GB-2442418-A (GB)
Title: Construction and use of shortened EG-LDPC codes
Inventor: OVCHINNIKOV ANDREY ANATOL EVIC
IPC: H03M13/11
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: Code shortening techniques are used to achieve a variety of code lengths and code rates for Euclidean geometry low density parity check (EG-LDPC) codes.
Patent GB-2457254-A (GB)
Title: Optimisation of wireless multimedia data transmission
Inventor: FARNHAM TIMOTHY DAVID
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2008-02-06
Abstract: A link configuration controller (310) for a wireless communications network, for providing an interface between at least one QoS (Quality of Services) manager (311, 312) and a plurality of wireless remote terminals (301, 302, 303) including end terminal devices, the link configuration controller (310) comprising: a network interface for obtaining current link performance information relating to link configurations for at least some of the remote terminals (301, 302, 303); storage means for storing said link performance information to collectively represent the system configuration; QoS communication means for informing said at least one QoS manager (311, 312) of link performance quality and for receiving an instruction from the QoS manager (311, 312) to select one of a plurality of configuration options; and control means for sending link configuration instructions to at least one of the remote terminals (301, 302, 303) to implement the selected configuration option.
Patent GB-2457934-A (GB)
Title: Multidrop communications system using wavelength division multiplexing
Inventor: DALZIEL ROBERT
IPC: H04B10/2581
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A multidrop fibre optic system for monitoring or regulating a number of devices, in which a number of light sources (1) with different wavelengths are modulated (2) and multiplexed (6) together. The return signals are demodulated (9) and demultiplexed (10). The system is intended for sensor or regulation use, from the surface (5), down to plural hydro carbon production facilities (3), oil wells, gas wells, underwater drilling facilities, or sub-oceanic or deep water down hole drilling facilities.
Patent GB-2445908-A (GB)
Title: Cache disassociation detection
Inventor: GRIMSRUD KNUT S
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2006-12-07
Abstract: In some embodiments an expected value is compared with a number of times a storage device has been powered up and/or spun up. A cache disassociation is detected in response to the comparing. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2460685-A (GB)
Title: Chair having a support structure to facilitate ease of exit from and entry to the chair
Inventor: WALSH SUSAN
IPC: A61G5/14
Filed: 2008-06-05
Abstract: A chair 1 comprising a seat 2 and a supporting structure for the seat, wherein the seat and supporting structure are associated for positioning of the seat in at least an orientation in which the seat has a downward inclination towards its front edge 11 for facilitating at least ease of exit from and entry to the chair.
Patent GB-2451000-A (GB)
Title: Water heating apparatus comprising a combined heat and power unit
Inventor: ANDERSEN JENS-OTTO RAVN
IPC: F24D18/00
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: A water heating method and apparatus for supply of heated water to an installation comprises a combined heat and power (CHP) unit 1, a heat storage means 3, and a secondary heating device 2. The CHP unit and the secondary heating device are arranged to operate in first and second modes. In the first mode, the CHP unit provides heat to the heat storage means and the secondary heating device provides all the heated water required to meet the heat demand of the installation. In the second mode, the secondary heating device is inactive, and the heated water to meet the heat demand is provided by the CHP unit and/or from the heat storage means. The CHP unit may be an internal combustion (IC) engine or a fuel cell, where the unit preferably produces electrical power. The secondary heating device may be a boiler. In a further aspect, a method and apparatus for controlling a valve 8 for controlling the flow of water from a heating device water circuit output to a main water circuit is presented.
Patent GB-2451351-A (GB)
Title: Infant swing
Inventor: CHEN HONG-BO
IPC: A47D13/10
Filed: 2008-07-25
Abstract: An infant swing comprises a front leg frame 111 and a rear leg frame 112 pivotable towards each other, a seat assembly 150 connected at the pivot 113 between the front leg frame 111 and the rear leg frame 112 and a driving module, located at the pivot 113, for swinging the seat back and forth. A battery assembly 170 that provides power for the driving module is configured at the bottom of the frame for effectively lowering the center of gravity of the infant swing to provide higher stability. Two protection guards 180 may be mounted and connected between the front leg frame 111 and the rear leg frame 11 2 for preventing the toddler from being harmed when reaching his/her hands out between the frame and the seat as the toddler sits in the seat and swings relative to the frame. Skidproof foot assemblies 114 may be mounted at the elbows of the front leg frame and the rear leg frame to further provide stability. A toy frame 190 may be detachably mounted to one of the leg frames.
Patent GB-2458178-A (GB)
Title: A swellable seal having a conduit including an insert of swellable material
Inventor: NUTLEY KIM
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2008-07-30
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and assembly for creating a seal in a wellbore around a cable or line. The assembly includes a longitudinal body and a swellable portion 15 which comprises a material selected to increase in volume on exposure to at least one triggering fluid. The swellable portion 15 has a formation 18 open to the longitudinal surface which provides a pathway for a cable or line 22 to extend through the swellable portion 15, and an insert of swellable material 24. In an embodiment of the invention, the insert 24 partly or fully encloses or encapsulates the cable or line.
Patent GB-2463662-A (GB)
Title: A security apparatus dispensing a machine detectable marking agent
Inventor: WESTINGTON TONY
IPC: E05G1/14
Filed: 2008-09-18
Abstract: Apparatus (10) for storing or transporting a valuable item, the apparatus (10) comprising a compartment (18) for receiving an item to be stored or transported, a detection system (28) which is operative to detect interference with the apparatus (10) and a dispensing mechanism (30) which is operative, on detection of interference with the apparatus (10), to cause a marking agent to be dispensed onto the item, characterised in that the marking agent comprises a machine-detectable marking agent. The marking agent may be a visible marking agent, or comprise an infrared, ultra violet or magnetic emitter. Also enclosed is an apparatus for reading marked items, the apparatus having an infrared, ultra violet or magnetic detector.
Patent GB-2464680-A (GB)
Title: Cable retention clip.
Inventor: THIJS DANNY
IPC: F16L3/10
Filed: 2008-10-21
Abstract: A cable retention clip 10 attachable to equipment has a cable holder 12 having a number of open sided cable guide members 20 each for receiving a cable therein and a support member 14 into which the cable holder 10 is insertable to close the cable guide members 20 and retain the cables in the clip 10. The holder 12 and support member 14 may be provided with inter-engagement means 28, 34 such as snap-fit connections, for securing the holder 12 and support member 14 together in a closed configuration of the clip 10.
Patent GB-2464986-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat fitted with a seat belt
Inventor: KIMBERLEY JASON
IPC: B60R22/00
Filed: 2008-11-03
Abstract: A vehicle seat fitted with a seat belt comprising a strap 13 connected to a first anchorage device 14 and a second anchorage device 20 located on a first side of the seat. The strap 13 is provided with a fastening member 15 which is slidably mounted on the strap and engages with a socket provided on a third anchorage device 16 located on a second side of the seat. The first and second anchorage is provided with a retractor comprising a storage means for storing a length of strap 13 which is paid out on application of a predetermined tension and a bias means for drawing in a length of strap 13 when not under tension. The second anchorage device is further provided with a locking means 25 for preventing the strap being drawn out therefrom.
Patent GB-2465143-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush with bristles all around a tapered cleaning end
Inventor: METZGER SARIF ERNST ALBERT
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 2008-11-04
Abstract: A toothbrush has cleaning bristles arranged all around a cleaning end which is distal to a handle for holding the brush. The cleaning end of the brush is tapered. The toothbrush head may be described as circular or having 360° bristles around the cleaning tip. The toothbrush may be either manually or battery/electric powered.
Patent GB-2463303-A (GB)
Title: Local indication of far-end received signal quality
Inventor: MELOCHE JEAN
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: A first telecommunications terminal 101-1, wireless or otherwise, such as a mobile telephone or a notebook computer linked to a wireless LAN, reports to its user whether a second wireless telecommunications terminal 101-2 is receiving the first terminal's packet stream transmissions at a satisfactory quality level. The terminal 101-2 receives the packet stream conveying the media waveform, such as speech, transmitted by the first terminal. The second terminal measures a trait of the received signal, such as signal strength, bit error rate (BER), multipath time difference, or delay spread, and encodes the measurement data into the packet stream that the second terminal is already transmitting to the first terminal. The first terminal decodes the measurement data and presents to its user a quality indication based on the measurement data, thereby providing the user with a more reliable indication of whether the second terminal has reliably received the user's communication. The indication may be visual, audible or tactile.
Patent GB-2455462-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Separation of Hydrocarbons and Nitrogen
Inventor: JOHNSON GRANT LEIGH
IPC: F25J3/06
Filed: 2009-03-25
Abstract: The invention provides a process and apparatus for the separation of nitrogen from a gaseous feed 1 comprising a mixture of hydrocarbons and nitrogen gas. The process includes cooling and at least partially condensing the gaseous feed in a first heat exchanger 2, and feeding the cooled mixture to a first fractionation column 8 to produce a nitrogen rich overhead vapour fraction 19 and a hydrocarbon rich liquid fraction 9. The liquid fraction is subjected to a second fractionation process, which includes reboil in a second fractionation column 15 at a lower pressure than the first fractionation column. The overhead vapour 19 from the high pressure column is partially condensed, and separated to provide a further liquid stream 22 which provides reflux to the first fractionation column, and a separated vapour stream 23 which is condensed to provide reflux to the second fractionation column. The hydrocarbon rich liquid fraction 9 is sub-cooled in a second heat exchanger 10 and divided into at least two streams. The first stream being expanded and fed to the second fractionation column, and a second stream being expanded and in heat exchange with the separated vapour stream 23, and which provides reheat before the second stream is fed to the second fractionation column. A hydrocarbon product stream 31 low in nitrogen, and a nitrogen rich stream 28, can then both be removed from the second fractionation column.
Patent GB-2457175-A (GB)
Title: Downhole noise cancellation in mud-pulse telemetry
Inventor: RECKMANN HANNO
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2007-09-20
Abstract: Pressure measurements are made using a pressure sensor in the proximity of the drilibit during drilling operations. A filtered version of the pressure measurements is provided to a pulser for a mud-pulse telemetry system so as to cancel pressure variations due to drilling noise while a telemetry signal is being sent.
Patent GB-2462157-A (GB)
Title: Method of fabricating organic thin film transistor using surface energy control
Inventor: DO LEE MI
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2009-04-22
Abstract: A method of fabricating an organic thin film transistor (OTFT) using surface energy control, whereby a gate electrode 120 is formed on the surface of a substrate 110, an insulating layer 130 is then deposited over the substrate 110 and the gate electrode 120, the surface energy of the insulating layer 130 is controlled and an organic semiconductor is deposited thereon to form a channel layer 150, the source 160 and drain 170 electrodes are then deposited onto the organic semiconductor channel layer 150. Alternatively a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) may be deposited between the insulator 130 and the organic semiconductor channel 150. Preferably the surface energy of the insulating layer 130 is controlled by irradiating the surface with UV light, such that the polarity of the insulating surface 130 matches the polarity of the organic semiconductor material.