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Patent GB-2404981-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic method for stroke
Inventor: GUILLAUME ELISABETH
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: A method is described for diagnosing stroke which comprises determining concentrations of either Antithrombin III, Apolipoprotein C-I (Apo C-I), Apo C-III, or serum amyloid A protein (SAA) in a patient's body fluid, preferably plasma. The specific proteins are preferably detected using Surface Enhanced Laser Desorption Ionization (SELDI) Mass Spectroscopy (MS). Proteins from body fluid are chromatographically absorbed to protein chip arrays for analysis by SELDI-MS. Alternatively the proteins may be detected using specific antibodies in immunochemical assays particularly using solid-phase antibody chips. Data indicate that Apo C-III, and serum amyloid A protein are differentially expressed in stroke patients compared to controls.
Patent GB-2392183-A (GB)
Title: Well pump capsule
Inventor: IRELAND FLOYD D
IPC: F04C13/00
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A downhole pump assembly 31 has an intake and a discharge outlet. A capsule 17 enclosing the pump assembly selectively isolates the pump assembly from well fluid by way of a flow control device 27. A conduit 23 having open upper and lower ends extends sealingly through the capsule for accessing a portion of the well below the capsule. The invention also includes a method of pumping fluid from a well wherein a pump assembly enclosed in a capsule is protected from pressure. In this method, the pump is shut off and well fluid is blocked from the interior of the capsule. Pressure is then applied to the well fluid surrounding the capsule, the capsule isolating the pump assembly from the pressure. The flow control device 27 may be in the form of a sliding sleeve valve over a port 29 in the conduit 23.
Patent GB-2392859-A (GB)
Title: Dust holding regions emptied by centrifugal force
Inventor: HOFMANN ALBRECHT
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: A system, particularly in an angle grinder, having a tool-holder 10 which has an entrainment device 12 via which a disc-shaped insertable tool (Fig 1, 14) can be operatively connected to a drive shaft 16, and also having an insertable tool (Fig 1, 14). At least one first function element 18, 20 has at least one holding region 22, 24, 26 in which troublesome particles, eg. dust, can be held when a relative movement occurs between the first function element 18, 20 and a second function element 14, 28, 30.
Patent GB-2389138-A (GB)
Title: Two piece spacer frame bar for double glazing
Inventor: PETERSON WALLACE HARVEY
IPC: E06B3/663
Filed: 2000-07-21
Abstract: A two-piece spacer frame bar 120 comprising an elongate, generally "U" shaped lower channel member 122 havinq a lower web 126 and first and second side webs 128,130 for engaging first and second glass panes of a window assembly in spaced relationship. An elongate upper cap member has an upper web 124 for spanning from said first side web to said second side web. The spacer bar further comprises means for attaching first and second outer edges 146 of said cap member to first and second upper edges 140 of said channel member so as to form an elongate, tubular spacer member which defines a substantially enclosed interior space. The attachment means may include means 142 for preventing removal of the cap. The channel member 122 and cap 124 may be made from different materials.
Patent GB-2411972-A (GB)
Title: The integrated program design and code generating software system
Inventor: EVELYN DENHAM
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: LogicCoder is a graphical flowcharting system that integrates the design and coding of a program's control logic. In addition, LogicCoder integrates program documentation with the program design phase. LogicCoder addresses the Productivity issues of Maintainability, Documentation, Code Writing and Debugging and Code Reusability. LogicCoder solves this productivity problem by integrating these processes. LogicCoder minimises the occurrence of syntax and semantics errors in a source program by generating source programs from command statements supply by the user and the control logic presented in the program flowchart. There is no need to write programs with the use of standard control statements such as <B>if, then, while, do-while, goto, for-next, switch</B> and so on. LogicCoder presents a Graphical User Interface for the design of flowcharts with the use of standard ISO flowchart symbols. LogicCoder generates source code in various programming languages.
Patent GB-2396178-A (GB)
Title: Downhole actuation system utilizing electroactive fluids
Inventor: GOODSON JAMES E
IPC: E21B34/00
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: Downhole wellbore tolls (14) are actuated by electrically controllable fluids energized by a magnetic field for example. When energized, the viscosity state of the fluid may be increased by a degree depending on the fluid formulation. Reduction of the controllable fluid viscosity by terminating a magnetic field acting upon the fluid may permit in situ wellbore pressure to display a tool actuating piston (16). Displacement of the tool actuating piston (16) is prevented by the controllable fluid in a viscous state. The viscous sate of the fluid is energized by a magnetic field environment. When the field is de-energized, the controllable fluid viscosity quickly falls thereby permitting the fluid to flow through an open orifice (40) into a low pressure receiving volume (36). In an alternative embodiment of the invention, an expandable volume fluid may be used against a slip actuating element in the same manner as a fluid pressure motor. A magnetic field, aligned to act upon the controllable fluid, causes the fluid to volumetrically expand and thereby display a slip actuating piston.
Patent GB-2397837-A (GB)
Title: Unidirectional cementing plug
Inventor: GIROUX RICHARD L
IPC: E21B33/134
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A plug (110) for use in cementing operations includes sealing lips (141, 143) and gripping members (130). In use, hydrostatic pressure produced by cement (109) from below the plug (110) acts to move the plug (110) upwards in the casing (104) which causes drag elements (132) to drag along the casing wall (104). This in turn causes gripping elements (130) to be moved along the inclined surface (126) and engage and grip the casing wall (104). The arrangement allows for the plug (110) to move in one direction only in the borehole.
Patent GB-2410746-A (GB)
Title: Recovering components from lignocellulose board materials
Inventor: JAWAID ABRAR
IPC: D21C5/02
Filed: 2004-02-07
Abstract: A method of recovering a constituent of a board material containing adhesively-bonded lignocellulosic elements comprises subjecting the material to a combination of (i) electromagnetic radiation with a frequency of 10 MHz to 300 GHz and (ii) soaking in water before recovery of the constituent. The board material may be exposed to the electromagnetic radiation either before or during its immersion in water. The electromagnetic radiation is typically in the form of microwaves. The water may be at elevated temperature, such as 60-90{C. Preferably, the treated board material is subjected to mechanical agitation in water to produce a fibrous suspension from which lignocellulose may be recovered by drying the suspension. The board material may be a particle board or a fibre board, such as medium density fibreboard.
Patent GB-2399106-A (GB)
Title: Roof beam end cap for a conservatory
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: An end cap 20, being a cover for a roof beam 12 end in a conservatory roof, has one or more internal projections (30, fig 3) for locating in corresponding apertures in the roof beam 12. The projections may comprise two pins (30) which locate in holes in the top of beam 12. The cap may be U-shaped, having a closed end 22 and overlapping the top 24 and bottom (26, fig 4) sides of the beam. It may also have a drainage slit (31, fig 6). The roof beam 12 preferably supports glazing panels 10 and is connected at its ends to a ridge beam and an eaves beam. The roof beam 12 preferably comprises a metal core profile in a plastics sheath 16 to which is fitted a cap 18 which retains glazing 10. The end cap 20 is preferably mounted on the beam 12 by a push-fit.
Patent GB-2396386-A (GB)
Title: Spring mounted recuperator
Inventor: CHILD MALCOLM S
IPC: F02C7/08
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting the recuperator (25) of a microturbine (5) system in a vertical position above a turbine (20). The apparatus including a plurality of spring supports (55) supporting the recuperator (25) while simultaneously allowing thermal expansion of the turbine (20) with a minimum amount of force being applied thereto. Thermal expansion of the turbine (20) causes it to lift the recuperator (25) while simultaneously decompressing the springs (70) an amount equal to the amount of thermal expansion experienced by the turbine (20).
Patent GB-2402532-A (GB)
Title: Alarm sensor cover
Inventor: WHEATLEY MARK ANTHONY
IPC: G08B29/18
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: An alarm sensor cover which comprises of a front and bottom shield Figure 1 numbers 1 + 2 and a rear arm Figure 1 number 3, which slides over the sensor blocking the lower beams so that the system is not triggered by the movement of household pets.
Patent GB-2414415-A (GB)
Title: Golf flag support
Inventor: LLEWELLYN ROGER
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: A golf flag support comprising an elongated support element 16 which extends away from a flagpole 14 when in use and a rotatable mounting connected to the support element which can rotate around the flagpole. Optionally the element 16 may be formed from fibreglass, plastics, metal, metal alloy or wood and have a closeable longitudinal slot that can hold the edge of a flag 30. Alternatively, the flagpole may be telescopic and the support may be used in conjunction with a flag and attached to a golf trolley.
Patent GB-2410364-A (GB)
Title: Electronic point of sale apparatus for mobile telephone credit purchase
Inventor: CATTIGAN MICHAEL
IPC: G07F7/00
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: An electronic point of sale (EPOS) apparatus comprises a central processing unit and associated memory, a user input device and a display unit both of which are connected to the central processing unit. The user input device is linked to a suite of software control modules for different functions. One software control module is operable to provide mobile telephone credit for a customer and invoice the purchase of the credit on the EPOS apparatus. Accordingly, the completed transaction can be conducted by an operator through the electronic point of sale apparatus. The mobile telephone credit purchase module can present a menu of mobile telephone choices in response to activation of a command key or an icon by a user.
Patent GB-2405195-A (GB)
Title: Header
Inventor: YU WEN FEI
IPC: F28F9/18
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: A header for a heat exchanger 30 comprises a planar portion 56, a pair of inclined stepped portions 60 extending from the planar portion 56, and a plurality of slots 52 spaced along the length of the header. Each slot 52 extends across the width of the planar portion 56 and into the stepped portions 60 and receives a plurality of flat tubes 32 which may be sealed at their intersections 36 by brazing or soldering. In this arrangement, a reduction in stress at the intersections 36 of the tubes 32 and slots 52 may be witnessed. The stepped portions 60 are either straight or curved (figs 6 and 7) in the shape of a convex (70) or concave (72). The slots 52 may have raised regions 64 providing additional rigidity to the header.
Patent GB-2408683-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella with lighting means carried by the ribs
Inventor: CHANG TONY WEI-SIN
IPC: A45B3/04
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: An illuminable umbrella has a solar power device (102, FIG.1) mounted on the top end of the shaft 201 of the umbrella. A plurality of ribs 202 are pivotally connected to the shaft. Each rib has a hollow interior in which an electrical wire 209 can be stored. A slot 301 is formed on each rib to accommodate two light transmitting and light guiding rods 303 that are disposed on the slot to create an open space near the middle of the rib. Lighting devices 305 are affixed in the rods through the open space. Energy efficient devices such as light emitting diodes are used as the lighting devices to save energy provided by the solar power device. A fabric supported by the ribs forms the canopy for the umbrella.
Patent GB-2406098-A (GB)
Title: Polishing kit for magnetic disk
Inventor: OSAWA KIYOTERU
IPC: B24B37/00
Filed: 2004-08-17
Abstract: A polishing kit for a magnetic disk containing (A) a slurry containing an alumina, (B) an oxidizing agent solution containing an oxidizing agent, and (C) an acid agent solution containing an acid; a polishing kit for a magnetic disk containing (A) a slurry containing an alumina, and (D) an additive solution containing an oxidizing agent and an inorganic acid; and a polishing kit for a magnetic disk containing (A) a slurry containing an alumina, and (C) an acid agent solution containing an acid, wherein the polishing kit is usable with an oxidizing agent solution (B) containing an oxidizing agent; and a polishing process for a magnetic disk substrate, including the steps of feeding a liquid mixture containing components of a specified polishing kit to a space between the magnetic disk substrate and a polishing cloth; and polishing the magnetic disk substrate with the liquid mixture. The polishing composition kit can be suitably used for the manufacture of high-quality magnetic disk substrates such as hard disks.
Patent GB-2417708-A (GB)
Title: Transparent colour coded credit card
Inventor: WILDEGO MARK
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2004-09-02
Abstract: A coloured, transparent credit card 2 which has a colour code system keyed to the card holder's age. Preferably a colour coded holographic strip 1 represents the age of the card holder. The colour of the credit card may also indicate the card holder's age. The two colour coded features may be used together or independently. May prevent fraudulent use by indicating whether the person using the card is entitled to hold it.
Patent GB-2419400-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method of cleaning moving webs used in a printing process
Inventor: BENNETT LESLIE
IPC: B41F23/00
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: An apparatus 10 and a method of cleaning a moving web 12 used in a printing process comprises a pair of rotating cleaning rollers 14 disposed on opposite sides of the web 12, each roller 14 partially surrounded by housings 20, vacuum chambers 22 co-extensive with each roller 14 and are in communication with an inlet (24, fig 6) proximate a roller 14 surface and an outlet, and air flow speed at the inlet (24) is not less than the surface speed of each roller 14. Rollers 14 may rotate in the opposite direction to the direction of the moving web 12 and are spaced from the web 12 by a gap. Housings 20 may have an internal surface spaced from the roller 14 by a gap 21. Rollers 14 may be cleaned in the absence of the web 12 (fig 10). Apparatus 10 may be connected to a vacuum line (116E, fig 9) extending between a vacuum source (112) and a vacuum chamber 22, and has a bypass line (120E) connected to the vacuum line (116E) and to the atmosphere via a valve 122E. A plurality of apparatus (fig 7) may be connected to a common vacuum source (112).
Patent GB-2421991-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle handbrake mechanism
Inventor: BASNETT MICHAEL NIEL
IPC: B60T7/10
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: A handbrake mechanism for a motor vehicle comprising a metal mounting bracket 10 defining a rack formation 26, and a metal plate 28,30 pivotally mounted on the bracket 10 and connected to a hand lever 50, a pawl 66 pivotally mounted on the metal plate 28,30 and biased into engagement with the rack formation 26, a release mechanism 80,82 to release the pawl 66 from the rack 26, the metal plate 28,30 being pivoted to the bracket 10 by means of a pivot pin 32, said metal plate having additional holes 34/36 so that the pivot point may be changed to vary the lever ratio. An independent claim discloses a handbrake wherein a leaf spring formed integrally with the lever biases the pawl. Another independent claim discloses a handbrake lever made of plastics, and the handbrake mechanism comprising a switch connected to the handbrake warning light circuit.
Patent GB-2412085-A (GB)
Title: Stationery form with heat activated adhesive
Inventor: BLACK STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: B42D15/08
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A stationery form is provided with adhesive regions that do not adhere to each other until the adhesive has been activated. The adhesive is heat activated without melting by passage through a laser printer prior to folding the printed form about at least one crease line to secure the form in a folded position and thereby constitute an envelope, a mailer or a business form.
Patent GB-2409533-A (GB)
Title: Embedded electrode integrated optical devices and methods of fabrication
Inventor: NIPPA DAVID W
IPC: G02F1/065
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: Waveguide devices and schemes for fabricating waveguide devices useful in applications requiring modulation, attenuation, polarization control, and switching of optical signals are provided. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a method of fabricating an integrated optical device is provided. The method comprises the acts of: (i) providing a support wafer (20) defining an electrode support surface; (ii) forming an electrode pattern (30) over the electrode support surface of the support wafer; (iii) forming a non-polymeric buffer layer (40) on at least a portion of the electrode pattern and over at least a portion of the support wafer; (iv) forming a waveguide core material layer (50) over the non-polymeric silica-based buffer layer; (v) removing portions of the core material layer (50) to define a waveguide core (52); and (vi) positioning a cladding material (60) in optical communication with the waveguide core such that the buffer layer, the cladding material, and the waveguide core define an optically-clad waveguide core.
Patent GB-2416229-A (GB)
Title: Electronic trading system
Inventor: HOWORKA EDWARD R
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: In an electronic trading system, prime brokerage services may be provided by assigning one or more dependent or child deal codes to a deal code. Prime broker trades are conducted via the dependent deal codes but appear to the market as deals with the parent deal code using credit assigned to the parent deal code. The prime bank customer is a dependent deal code of the customer bank which also trades on the system, allowing credit to be allocated by the customer dependent code for prime broker trades. A deal code may have several dependent deal codes which can trade with one another. Dependent deal codes can be used to expand the size of trading floors beyond that which can be supported by a single deal code and to assist in migration between system versions.
Patent GB-2418211-A (GB)
Title: Shelter with seat, convertible into shelter for barbeque
Inventor: ROWLINSON RICHARD JAMES
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A shelter for outdoor use has a back wall (2), side structures (3) and a roof structure (1), with an internal seat (6) which can be moved between a stowed position, making space for a barbeque, and a seating position. The side structures (3) have side panels (10) which are movable between an upright position and a level support position. In the upright position, the panels (10) provide protection to the seating area from the side of the shelter and in the level position they provide a suitable surface for barbeque utensils and equipment. The roof structure (1) is constructed of two upwardly inclined panels joined in an apex and incorporates a ventilation means allowing fumes from a barbeque to escape. This arrangement provides a means by which outdoor cooking can be enjoyed in all weather, whilst still providing an attractive outdoor sheltered seat.
Patent GB-2416024-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerator
Inventor: KIM ILL-SHIN
IPC: F25D11/02
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: In the related art refrigerator, its structure for supplying water to a dispenser and water tank was complicated. In addition, since an icemaker is installed in a refrigerating chamber of the refrigerator, there is a problem in that the water supplied into the icemaker is frozen. Furthermore, if the icemaker is installed in the freezing chamber of the refrigerator in which the refrigerating chamber is formed at a lower portion thereof and a refrigerating chamber is formed at an upper portion thereof, there is another problem in that it is difficult to control the temperature in the refrigerating chamber or ice-making capability of the icemaker is lowered. The present invention is directed to a refrigerator. According to an aspect of the present invention for solving the above problems, there is provided a refrigerator including a refrigerating chamber formed at a relatively upper portion of a refrigerator body and a freezing chamber formed at a relatively lower portion of the refrigerator body, which comprises an ice-making chamber which is partitioned in the refrigerating chamber by means of insulating walls and includes an icemaker for making ice and an ice storage for storing the ice made in the icemaker, a first heat exchanger for generating cold air to regulate the temperature in the ice-making chamber, and a second heat exchanger for generating cold air to regulate the temperature in the freezing and refrigerating chambers, wherein the first and second heat exchanger are components of a heat exchange cycle. According to the refrigerator of the present invention so configured, there are advantages in that the temperature in the refrigerating chamber can be accurately controlled, the loss of cold air can be minimized and the structures for supplying water into the icemaker and the dispenser can be simplified.
Patent GB-2433637-A (GB)
Title: Semi-transparent retroreflective material
Inventor: FRISCH RUEDIGER
IPC: G02B5/128
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a semi-transparent retroreflective material having a retroreflective side (16) and an opposite rear side (17), the retroreflective material having a regular or irregular two dimensional pattern of transparent and opaque areas, said retroreflective material comprising a layer of transparent microspheres (20) and a reflective layer located functionally behind said layer of transparent microspheres, said reflective layer comprising a regular or irregular two dimensional pattern of metal areas (11) of contiguous metal and open areas (12) having substantially no metal, wherein open areas (12) of said reflective layer correspond to transparent areas of said retroreflective material and metal areas (11) of said reflective layer correspond to opaque areas of said retroreflective material and wherein said transparent microspheres (20) are present in said transparent and opaque areas and wherein said transparent areas comprise at least 5% of the total surface of said retroreflective material on said retroreflective side (16). The material may be used as a rear-illuminated license plate.
Patent GB-2423571-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic lamp for bicycle
Inventor: NAYLOR BEN
IPC: B62J6/04
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A warning lamp comprises a mount 10 for attaching to part of a vehicle, such as a bicycle. The mount is capable of fixedly holding an elongate member transversely to the vehicle when in use. A telescopic arm 30 is fixedly held in the mount; and a light 32 is fitted to the extending end of the telescopic arm. A reflector 34 or light may be attached to the non-extending end of the arm. The lamp serves to indicate the clearance required for other vehicles, and therefore improves safety. The lamp is preferably fitted to the saddle post 1 of a bicycle. A luggage rack (50, fig 4) may be integrated into the arrangement. The telescopic arm may be locked in position and may be releasable from the mount so that it can be used with the arm extending in either direction; enabling the device to be used in left-hand or right-hand configuration.