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Patent GB-2392395-A (GB)
Title: Acid-neutralizing filter
Inventor: BEARD JOHN H
IPC: B01D27/00
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a filter apparatus for use in removing impurities and acids contained in a fluid that includes a particulate filter (10) and an acid-neutralizing filter (20). The particulate filter (10) and the acid-neutralizing filter (20) may be positioned within seperate housings or they may be positioned within a common housing. The acid-neutralizing filter (20) contains an acid-neutralizing compound such as crushed limestone, calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate.
Patent GB-2393882-A (GB)
Title: Mobile community communication
Inventor: LOVELACE JAMES EDWARD
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-05-22
Abstract: A system and method for providing community services to mobile user terminals (14) including muting and translating messages. The service provision is performed by an application/server (10, 16) dependant on group context attributes (11) that may relate to group membership and availability of service features. The context attributes including the service features can be configured by users by sending messages to the application/server and by selecting templates. A cross-network subsystem (18) links instances of the application/server to a plurality of telecommunication networks (19) that route messages to mobile terminals.
Patent GB-2409927-A (GB)
Title: Micro-engineered electron multipliers
Inventor: SYMS RICHARD
IPC: H01J9/12
Filed: 2004-01-09
Abstract: This invention provides for a simple method of fabricating miniature electron multipliers, in an in-plane configuration suitable for use with miniature analytic instruments such as mass filters. The materials involved are predominantly silicon and compatible oxides, allowing the possibility of integration with a mass filter formed in a similar materials system. The materials are selected simultaneously to withstand high voltages and to enhance secondary electron emission. Fabrication is based on standard planar processing methods. These methods also allow the construction of an integrated set of bias resistors in a multi-electrode device, so that the device may be operated from a single high-voltage source. With reference to Figure 3B, an embodiment of the invention can be seen. An insulating substrate 301 supports a semi-conducting material 302, 303, which has been etched to provide electrodes. The surfaces of the electrodes processed to provide secondary electron emission.
Patent GB-2411158-A (GB)
Title: Tyre sealant
Inventor: ROBERTS WILLIAM DAVENPORT
IPC: B29C73/16
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A tyre sealant formulation which demonstrates ideal properties for use in high speed vehicles is achieved by balancing the viscosity properties with ideal density. The required properties for slow moving vehicles involve a different balance of viscosity and density. Application of the invention described allows optimisation of formulations to give improved performance under the extremely differing conditions met by these vehicle types. The formulations also provide for the protection of the tyre and wheel components from corrosion and the freeze and excessive heat resistance required.
Patent GB-2410424-A (GB)
Title: A bag with a closure adapted so as to prevent theft
Inventor: HAMMOND ALEXANDER THEODORE
IPC: A45C13/10
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A bag with a closure mechanism adapted so as to deter thieves comprises a bag with an opening provided with a closure device, the toggle, puller or the like of which is within the user's field of vision when the closure device is closed and the bag is being carrier or worn by the user. The bag is preferably a backpack. The closure may be a zipper fastener, the toggle/puller of which is masked by a flap in the closed position, a drawstring or a plastic sealing system. The bag prevents thieves from using the noise and bustle of a crowd to mask the action of unzipping the bag so as to steal its contents.
Patent GB-2417017-A (GB)
Title: A system for controlling the position/heading of work vessels
Inventor: WOUTS MARINUS ANTHONIUS
IPC: B63H25/42
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system for controlling the position and heading of a work vessel (10). A pan of subsidiary vessels (14,15) are provided having dynamic positioning systems to enable the vessels to be navigated/manoeuvred and maintained in precise positions and headings. The subsidiary vessels are moored both on to the work vessel to enable the subsidiary vessels to control the position and heading of the work vessel. A master control system (20, fig 2) on the work vessel interfaces with the dynamic positioning systems of the subsidiary vessels to coordinate the operation of the dynamic positioning systems of the subsidiary vessels to enable the position and heading of the work vessel to be controlled through controlling the positioning of the subsidiary vessels.
Patent GB-2415687-A (GB)
Title: Display package
Inventor: FEARN STEPHEN WENSLEY
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A one-piece blank of sheet material (30) for forming into a display package (80) comprises a major area (31) having first (32) and second (33) parallel opposed edges, with a product support flap (36) hinged thereto along a hinge line (32) formed at the first edge (32) of the major area (31). The product support flap (36) is itself divided by first (41), second (42), third (43) and fourth (44) further hinge lines into successive first (45), second (46), third (47), fourth (48), and fifth (49) secondary areas. In use, the product support flap (36) is folded such that the first (45) and fifth (49) secondary areas overlie respective parts of the major area (31) adjacent the first (32) and second (33) opposed edges thereof. The second (46) and fourth (48) secondary areas now upstand substantially perpendicularly relative to the major area (31) with a gap (71) therebetween bridged by the third secondary area (47) in a plane substantially parallel to the major area (31). A product display package (80) having first (81) and second (82) product display chambers is thus formed. The package may display a pair of door handles or knobs.
Patent GB-2407703-A (GB)
Title: SOI device with different silicon thicknesses
Inventor: CHAN DARIN A
IPC: H01L29/786
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a silicon semiconductor layer (14) over an insulating layer (12), and partially removing a first portion of the silicon layer (14). The silicon layer (14) includes the first portion and a second portion, and a thickness of the second portion is greater than a thickness of the first portion. Initially, the first and second portions of the silicon layer (14) initially can have the same thickness. A semiconductor device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2419729-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge loading devices
Inventor: TURNER PHILIP
IPC: G11B25/06
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A cartridge loading device 10 for magnetic tape cartridges comprises a first member 12, a second member 14 and a guide arrangement (30), (32), 36, (38) for guiding movement of said second member relative to said first member from a first position to a second position. The first and second members cooperate when in the first position to define a first sized opening having a height sized to receive first sized magnetic tape cartridges and, when in the second position, cooperating to define a second sized opening that has a height that is greater than the height of the first sized opening and is sized to receive second sized magnetic tape cartridges.
Patent GB-2408794-A (GB)
Title: Flexible elements in an air current variably occluding light to a simulated fuel effect
Inventor: EVERTON RAYMOND PETER
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: An artificial fire has a moulded simulated fuel effect 3 of logs or coals illuminated from below by lights 7 with flexible ribbons or strips 11 inbetween which move in an air current (B, fig 3) to variably occlude or break light to the fuel effect 3. The air current may be from a tangential fan of a convector heater or flame effect, and may circulate within an air space (fig 3) without outlets. The strips 11 may be mounted on a fixing strip 13, may be directly behind the fuel effect (fig 5), and may extend forward and rearward of the mounting in a cantilever fashion. A gaseous appearance can be produced by additional ribbons (20, fig 5) and an etched plastic screen (22, fig 5). The moving light effect of the simulated fuel effect creates the illusion of combustion.
Patent GB-2426395-A (GB)
Title: Gate driver circuit with under-voltage lockout
Inventor: THOMPSON KENNETH
IPC: H03K17/08
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: A circuit requiring under-voltage lockout incorporating a gate driver used to drive a component, wherein said circuit includes a comparator to take a measure of the output of said gate driver to determine the under-voltage lockout level; comparator determines the amount of under-voltage lockout by applying an effective hysteresis to the gate driver. The under-voltage lockout is effected by an enable/disable signal from the comparator to the gate driver. The comparator comprises a potential divider comprising two resistances, one end of the divider connected to the gate driver power supply and the other end to an output of the gate driver and the junction connected to an able/disable switch located between a demand signal and the input to the gate driver.
Patent GB-2427839-A (GB)
Title: Reduced blockage atomiser
Inventor: MORRIS KEITH
IPC: B01F33/40
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: A non fouling atomiser includes vessel 8 with outlet tube 7 and atomiser assembly which consists of tube 2 with optional disc 11 and a number of small holes 3. The material to be atomised 9 is placed in the vessel 8 and a supply of compressed gas 1 used to produce high velocity jets (4, Fig 1). The holes are placed and sized to form jets which interact with each other to create high levels of turbulence which produce energetic mixing, droplet formation, fluidisation or reactions. Unlike atomisers which require a dip leg tube, the design is non fouling because no liquid passes through the small holes and can therefore be used to atomise liquids containing solids such as crystals or powders as well as clean liquids. In combustion applications the invention produces intense secondary mixing eliminating the need for pre-mixing of combustion gases.
Patent GB-2428165-A (GB)
Title: User terminal, infrastructure processor, system and method for use in mobile communications
Inventor: EDWARDS MARK
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A user terminal (109) for use in a mobile communication system (100) which includes a processor (102, 311, 312) operable to monitor data intended to be sent via a communication resource (PDCH) of the system to another terminal (119) and to detect whether the intended data transmission conforms with one or more pre-defined rules defining well behaved data transmission and, if the violation of one or more of the rules is detected, to initiate a procedure to determine if the data transmission is allowed to proceed. The procedure may include producing an alert signal for sending to a processor (112) of an infrastructure (101) of the system. A processor (112) for use in an infrastructure (101) of the mobile communication system (100) is operable to receive an alert signal from the user terminal (109), to determine whether or not the intended data transmission is allowed to proceed and to issue a response signal for sending back to the user terminal indicating a result of the determination.
Patent GB-2432726-A (GB)
Title: Template for a superconducting coil
Inventor: MAHER EAMONN
IPC: H01F41/04
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A method or means of making a template for a superconducting coil comprises taking a flexible sheet 23 of bi-axially-textured material and shaping it such that it fits and covers part of the curved surface of a former 25 and is positioned such that at least two joining edges have substantially aligned grains such that there is a substantially continuous textured surface across the join 21. Physical property detecting surface probing techniques may be employed to determine maps of grain orientation which may be used to determine the optimum sheet position for grain alignment at joining edges. The edges to be joined may be crenated and arranged to receive heat and pressure and etching or electroforming or deposition treatments. The sheet of material may be made of RABITS material. Also claimed is: a method of joining lengths of flexible bi-axially-textured tape material together comprising choosing an optimum line near each edge to be joined such that they will fit together whilst minimising the number of grains traversed by the line and shaping the said edges to that of the said line and then positioning and joining the said edges together; a resiliently deformable former; a former comprising a depression; and a template comprising a substantially curved and continuous textured surface defined by a plurality of aligned grains.
Patent GB-2421470-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for fabricating reinforced composite materials
Inventor: BLANTON LEE ALAN
IPC: B29C33/30
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: A mold tool 100 for forming a reinforced matrix composite part, comprises a body 105 having a body surface capable of receiving a portion of a composite preform. A first endplate 101 and second endplate 103, are attached to the body 105 and include a substantially planar surface disposed perpendicular to the body surface. A first 119 and second 121 set of plates 107 are attached to the first 101 and second 103 endplates adjacent to the body surface and have geometries that include a first and second cavity 203 bounded by the first 119 and second 121 set of plates 107 and first 101 and second 103 endplates. The first and second cavities 203 are capable of receiving a portion of the composite preform. The second cavity 203 is in fluid communication with the first cavity 203, which is in fluid communication with a vacuum source 117.
Patent GB-2434358-A (GB)
Title: Fluid dispenser
Inventor: BLOOR MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: B67D7/36
Filed: 2006-01-21
Abstract: An electrical control device 1 for dispensing cutting fluids comprises a mains water inlet 4, a mixer unit 8, and a fill head 10. A float switch in the fill head 10 closes a solenoid valve in the control device 1 when the correct amount of fluid has been delivered to prevent spillage.
Patent GB-2425594-A (GB)
Title: Detecting environmental variables using film bulk acoustic resonators (FBAR)
Inventor: RUBY RICHARD C
IPC: G01K7/00
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: A target environmental variable TEV (e.g. pressure, temperature, humidity, acceleration, vibration, sound) sensor includes a first film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) oscillator having a first response to the target environmental variable and generating a first frequency and a second FBAR oscillator having a second response to the target environmental variable and generating a second frequency. The target environmental variable is determined based on the first and second frequency (e.g. the difference in the first and second frequencies). The FBARs may include a wafer, an acoustic reflector, and a piezoelectric with first and second electrodes.
Patent GB-2436194-A (GB)
Title: A method of making an impregnated heater structure and an impregnated heater structure
Inventor: BARDWELL ANTHONY EDWARD
IPC: F02C7/047
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: A method of making a heater structure comprises providing a porous reinforcement material 20 such as glass cloth, applying a metal 30 to the porous reinforcement material such as by spraying and subsequently applying resin 40 to the porous reinforcement material with metal already applied thereto to make the structure substantially rigid. The metal is absorbed into the porous reinforcement material a distance of at least 25 m or at least 50 m. Applying the metal to the porous reinforcement material before applying the resin enhanced shear strength between the porous reinforcement material and the applied metal layer, allows the metal temperature during application to exceed that which the resin could stand and enhance the ability to manipulate the porous reinforcement material with metal applied thereto prior to applying the resin. The heater structure may be used in many applications e.g. aircraft wing/air intake/rotor blade heating, vehicle seat/wing mirror heating and railway carriage/track/points heating.
Patent GB-2426262-A (GB)
Title: Method and tool for forming a waterproof roof installation
Inventor: ROWBERRY MELVYN
IPC: E04D13/14
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: The method, for forming a waterproof installation where a fitment extends through an opening in a metal sheet roof, comprises forming a flange 13 integrally from the sheet 1 around the opening by deforming the portion of the sheet using a tool 21, such that the raised flange prevents rainwater flowing over or collecting on the roof from entering the opening. A tubular extension may be attached to the flange. The forming tool comprises a roller unit and a die face provided with a clamping ring which, with the portion of the sheet between them, are turned relative to one another and moved towards one another to deform the sheet. Also claimed is a tool and method for forming openings in walls.
Patent GB-2439923-A (GB)
Title: 5-Methyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopentapyrazine for use in therapy, especially treating platelet-related diseases such as thrombosis, and as a male contraceptive
Inventor: FUNG CHING YEE ELEANOR
IPC: A61P7/02
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of 5-methyl-6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopentapyrazine (MDP), and salts and solvates thereof in therapy. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising such compounds and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit P2 receptors (e.g. P2X1, P2Y1, and P2Y12 as found on platelets), to inhibit platelet activation and/or aggregation and in the treatment of disease conditions that are ameliorated by the inhibition of P2 receptors (e.g. platelet-related disease conditions, thrombotic events, thrombosis, cardiovascular diseases, myocardial infarction, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and respiratory disease conditions such as cystic fibrosis, bronchial asthma and obstructive airway diseases. The compounds and compositions may also be useful as a male contraceptive.
Patent GB-2430462-A (GB)
Title: Escape ladder stored within a wall cavity
Inventor: COE JASON
IPC: E06C9/14
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: An escape ladder device comprising a stowage box (11) adapted for location within a wall cavity (3) of a building, the box (11) including a closure lid (8) having at least a pair of generally parallel elongate ladder strings (21) extending from a surface thereof being an inner surface when the lid (8) is closed, a plurality of rung members (22) successively arranged therebetween, and fixing means (23) at a distal end of each ladder string to facilitate fixing of the same to a wall and in particular an inner leaf (2) of the cavity. A wall fitted with such a device and a method of fitment are also described.
Patent GB-2445149-A (GB)
Title: A hinged two part closure
Inventor: BULL MARTIN CAREY
IPC: B65D43/16
Filed: 2006-09-23
Abstract: A closure 110 is provided and comprises a first part and a second part such as a lid 120 and a base 160 or a lid and a retaining ring 130 for a base. The parts are connected together by a hinge 140 which is formed from a section of at least part of the wall of at least one of the parts. The base 160 may comprise a spout 180 and an annular recess 185, which may be engaged by an annular rib 135 provided on the ring 130 to hold the closure in position on the base. The base may include a cylindrical sidewall 165 and a tamper evident band 170. The hinge may be connected to the lid by thinned regions 142, which comprise film hinges.
Patent GB-2431479-A (GB)
Title: Light collection and illumination system
Inventor: GUPTA ANURAG
IPC: G02B27/09
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A light collection system (200) includes a substantially elliptical first reflector (202) that defines first (204) and second (206) focal points on an axis (212). The first reflector (202) has an annular region (402) that encompasses the first focal point (204). The annular region (402) has a width W that is the distance of its projection onto the axis (212) in a direction perpendicular to the axis (212) and the width W is less than or equal to about 1/20 of a distance Df between the first (204) and second (206) focal points. A second reflector (230) has an aperture (240) through the second reflector (230) on the axis (212). The second reflector (230) is shaped and positioned to reflect electromagnetic radiation emitted from a light source (208) located at the first focal point (204) and reflected from the annular region (402) on the first reflector (202) back to the annular region (402) for reflection to a different portion of the annular region (402) and back to the aperture (240).
Patent GB-2447075-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic lance
Inventor: WOOLRIDGE STEPHEN
IPC: B05B15/50
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: A hand-held pneumatic cleaning lance 1 has a distal end 6 and a proximal end 3, and is connected via its proximal end 3 to a source of pneumatic fluid under pressure to direct a stream of the pneumatic fluid from a nozzle 5 at its distal 6 end towards an object to be cleaned. The lance 1 may be provided with a shield 9 to restrict pneumatic fluid and/or foreign matter dislodged by the fluid from being directed along the direction of the lance 1 from the object towards a user of the lance. The shield 9 is mounted on the lance 1 at a predetermined position intermediate the proximal and distal ends 3, 6 by means of a grommet 8 formed of an elastomeric material. The grommet 8 is immovable along the lance 1 in normal use thereof and overlies one or more pressure relief vents 10 formed through the wall of the lance. Should the nozzle 5 become obstructed, pressure within the lance 1 is relieved by expansion of the grommet 8 sufficiently for pneumatic fluid to pass from the one or more vents 10 to atmosphere between the grommet 8 and the external wall of the lance. Other elements include open end 7, lance conduit 4, grub screw 15, location members 13, main portion 11 and coupling element 2.
Patent GB-2443273-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to blade replacement to laser bed material support
Inventor: RAMSDEN JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B23K26/08
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: The invention relates to an improved design for material support blades, fitted within fixtures on Laser cutting machine beds, or alternatively that of horizontal conveyors, having the fixtures placed side by side on the said conveyors. Predominantly the invention is relating to fixtures used in cutting material, to be used in Air bags manufactured for use within the Automobile industry. Item 7a shows a front elevation of the improved Blade, having open ended slots 12, spaced at a specified dimension, represented by the letter 'F' The open ended slots 12, locate the blade within a fixture and are located on two Steel rods at either side within the fixture, for retaining the said blades in position.
Patent GB-2438076-A (GB)
Title: Rotary screen drum
Inventor: EDMONDSON WILLIAM
IPC: B07B1/18
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A rotary screen drum, such as used in the dewatering of sludge, has an inlet 6 at a lower level than an outlet 8, such that if the apparatus becomes blocked, material flows of preference back into the inlet 6 rather than out of the outlet 8. In other terms, the screen drum is angled upwards from inlet 6 to outlet 8. During normal usage, when not blocked, the drum may be used in a horizontal orientation. The drum is driven rotationally by a motor, and an internal screw thread arrangement 23 may progress material along the length of the drum. The orientation of the drum may be adjusted with an actuator 19.