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Patent GB-2403719-A (GB)
Title: Water-softening method
Inventor: CORRADINI FABIO
IPC: D06F39/00
Filed: 2003-07-07
Abstract: A water softening product comprises a water insoluble softening agent placed within a water permeable enclosure, and will exhibit a visible or tactile change in response to contact with hard water. Visible changes may include a physical swelling of the product, a colour change (caused by incorporating a suitable indicator dye within the product) or a change in opacity (caused by incorporating agents that dissolve out during use of the product.) Tactile changes include a change in surface texture. The consumer is thus provided with tangible evidence that the softening product has actually worked. The softening agent may comprise an ion sequestering polymer, for example an alginate, acrylate or grafted polymer (with carboxyl, sulphate or phosphate groups.) The softening agent may alternatively comprise an inorganic ion exchanger, for example a zeolite. The water permeable enclosure may comprise a mesh bag or a porous paper sachet. The softening product may be placed within the drum or dispensing drawer of a domestic washing machine. It may also be used with domestic dishwashers or for manual washing.
Patent GB-2404062-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting a signal to receivers mounted upon racing vehicles such as motorbikes so that a warning can be given of an incident which requires action
Inventor: BYWATER JOHN
IPC: G08G1/0962
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: This invention relates to improvements to a signalling/warning system, and particularly for improvements to a signalling/warning system suitable for use on a racing circuit/track to supplement or replace the current flag system. It describes improvements to a coded radio wave signalling device for use on a race track. These improvements are to further enhance the safety aspects of such a device and enable it to be used on a wider range of vehicles. The currently available transmitters and receivers are large and rely mainly on mains/vehicle electrical systems for their power. This patent describes methods how particularly the receiver can be made small and light enough and with its own power supply so that it could be used on any race vehicle. Further the proposed device is fully weather and tamper proof by nature of its construction. The device if required can incorporate a time recording system such that time of notification can be verified on any vehicle equipped with the device. Fully portable receivers independent of a separate power supply have also been designed to supplement the onboard warning receivers. Designs for these devices customised for ambulance and doctors use are also described. To further reliability duplication or triplication of the receivers and transmitters is proposed to ensure reliable function as far as practically possible.
Patent GB-2413617-A (GB)
Title: Oil return valve
Inventor: WANG CUI-LAN
IPC: F16K1/38
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: An oil return valve 1 threaded into the casing of the hydraulic system of a hydraulic jack for controlling the flow rate of return oil may comprise a tapered front tip 12 engaged into an oil passage 21 between the inner oil cylinder 2 (the high pressure chamber) and the outer oil cylinder (oil reservoir). Rotation of the oil return valve I forwards or backwards relative to a stepped valve seat in passage 21 allows adjustment of the return oil flow rate.
Patent GB-2397252-A (GB)
Title: Billiard table
Inventor: QIAO YUANXU
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 2001-09-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to billiard table for special competition, comprised of table panel, table edge, table panel supporting plate and leg, table edge being disposed around of table panel. The table panel also includes component part 18 besides of adhesive strip, rail, bolt, screw nut and woolen cloth. The longitudinal cross section of the component part 18 includes a substantially vertical extending portion and horizontal extending portion. There are formed groove and inclining surface on upper of component part 18 to receive adhesive strip and/or rail. Employing inventive table edge not only can enhance elastic force and homogenity of elastic force, but also can improve parallelism, keep adhesive strip not deforming, restrain table flagstone moving, prevent flagstone breaking. Moreover, can make property of billiard table more standard.
Patent GB-2418124-A (GB)
Title: A bird feeder with squirrel deterrent features
Inventor: ADAMS JILL DOROTHY
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A bird feeder with a wide lid 1 surmounting a tube 4 which contains the feed. A hole 5 positioned just beneath the lid is used for loading the feeder. Holes 6 forming feed dispensing points are spaced evenly around the base 8. The device may be hung using a chain 3. The feeder is made from glazed terracotta and fired in one piece. The wide lid and the highly shined surface causes difficulties for any squirrel attempting to gain access to the feeder.
Patent GB-2418400-A (GB)
Title: Folding baby stroller
Inventor: CHURCH GRAHAM
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 2004-09-28
Abstract: A foldable buggy having two side frames and a child support means 30 attached to each side frame by a respective support member 20, each side frame having forward strut means 10, rear strut means 11 and vertical strut means 12, the forward strut means comprising an upper section 10A and a lower section 10B pivotally connected to each other to allow folding and unfolding, the support member being slidably mounted on the lower section, and including a strut means 21 pivotally attached to the upper section and the support means, such that when the buggy is folded from an unfolded state to a folded state, the strut means causes the support member to slide down the lower section. The child support means may comprise a seat or a cot, or may be convertible between the two. When folded the length of the child support means may match and lie against the folded frame of the buggy (figure 3).
Patent GB-2402937-A (GB)
Title: Microwave dielectric ceramic composition,method of manufacture thereof and devices comprising the same
Inventor: MAILADIL THOMAS SEBASTIAN
IPC: C04B35/465
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a novel microwave dielectric ceramic composition of the general formula xMO-yLa2O3-zTiO2 wherein M is Sr or Ca; x:y:z= 1:2:4, 2:2:5, 1:2:5 or 1:4:9 and devices comprising the same which comprises the manufacture of the perovskites in the powder form, moulding of the powder in the suitable shape, drying, sintering and the final treatement.
Patent GB-2422543-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of lice with Bacillus thuringiensis toxins
Inventor: HARPER DAVID RICHARD
IPC: A61K35/742
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: Infestations of humans and animals with sucking lice, in particular infestations of the human head louse (Pediculis humanus capitis) are treated with preparations containing toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis, which can act as biological louse-killing agents. A method for reducing levels of live Bacillus thuringiensis using bacteriophage by introducing the phages into B. thuringiensis cultures is disclosed. These agents bt toxins, may be variously formulated for administration in order to reduce the level of louse infestation. Combination with a pre-treated comb bearing the biological agent on its surface is proposed as an effective method of delivery.
Patent GB-2423720-A (GB)
Title: Anaesthetic delivery tubes support
Inventor: GOMESZ FELIX ANTHONY REMIGIUS
IPC: A62B9/04
Filed: 2005-03-05
Abstract: The anaesthetic delivery tubes support ensures safe conditions during surgical procedures. Preferably the support comprises a flat, rectangular board with cut-out slots to hold the anaesthetic tubes and it may be positioned underneath the patients head. The support may include a further cut-out which serves as a carrying handle and it may also be reusable and easily cleaned. The support may prevent the tubes between the patient and anaesthetic machine from pulling and becoming dislodged.
Patent GB-2412724-A (GB)
Title: LED headlamp with different light intensity modules
Inventor: TAKEDA HITOSHI
IPC: F21S8/12
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A vehicle headlamp (500, fig 2) includes a first light emitting diode (LED) module 10b, and a second LED module 10a connected in series to the first LED module. The number of LEDs in the second module is lower than that of the first. The LEDs of the second module generate light of higher brightness than the first when an electric current is applied equally across the modules. Alternatively, the modules may be connected in parallel. Optical members may be applied to the LED modules for applying light in a particular distribution pattern.
Patent GB-2425623-A (GB)
Title: Tracking marked documents
Inventor: HOCKEY ALYN
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A created document or file 40 is associated with originator preferences 42 indicating the usage rules associated with the new document or file. The preferences are stored in a remote database 50 together with an indication of the content of the file, for example a digest of the file 44. When a user receives the file and requests to process it in some way, the form of the requested processing is sent to the database 64 together with a digest 62 of the received file and a user identifier. If the digest 62 matches or is close to a digest in the database, the associated preferences are checked and the requested processing is permitted only if the request is consistent with the preferences 66-70. The preferences may relate to saving, copying, or retransmitting the data. The originator or creator may be notified of any processing operations that are carried out. In another embodiment the preferences may be associated with the file some time after creation.
Patent GB-2428582-A (GB)
Title: Prostate massager
Inventor: DANAHER RICHARD
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A device which enables hands free milking of the prostate gland. Preferably the device comprises a prostate massaging point for insertion into the rectum in the area of the prostate gland, a perineum massaging point which is positioned midway between the rectum and scrotum and a handle. The device is operated by pushing the handle back to provide pressure on the prostate and perineum. The device may provide sexual pleasure as well as health benefits. The device may enable firmer erections, stronger orgasms and more powerful ejaculations.
Patent GB-2417266-A (GB)
Title: Repairing failure spots along a section of a tubular conduit in a subterranean well
Inventor: WARDLAW LOUIS JASPER
IPC: E21B29/10
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: A casing string 113 is run into a well adjacent failure spots in casing C1 after which a housing 106 of well tool 100 is placed at a location where it straddles the area containing the failure spots. Annular area 114 is then filled with a carrier fluid containing a eutectic alloy. Quick fuel spot charges 110 are ignited which, in turn, heat and burn slow stabilized fuel 109. The heat produced melts the eutectic alloy so as to plug the failure spots.
Patent GB-2419407-A (GB)
Title: Methods And Apparatus For Characterising Cells And Treatments
Inventor: COLEMAN DANIEL A
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: Methods, data processing apparatus and computer program products for characterising cells and the affect of treatments administered to cells are disclosed. In particular methods of identifying bi-nuclear cells are described which include capturing an image of a plurality of marked cells and processing the image to obtain features of the plurality of cells. The features are analyzed to determine whether the features is indicative of bi-nuclear cells. Those cells for which the first feature is indicative of bi-nuclear cells are identified as being bi-nuclear. Three algorithms in particular are described. A first algorithm can be used to determine the number of nuclei in an image of a nuclear component by determining the number of concave regions within the outline of the image. A second algorithm uses a measure of the amount of cytoplasmic material between a pair of nuclei to identify by-nuclear cells. A third algorithm uses the statistics of the spatial distribution of objects to identify isolated pairs of nuclei which can be considered to be from the same cell.
Patent GB-2434630-A (GB)
Title: Mounting of electrical devices on the end of control levers.
Inventor: MOWATT JEFFREY WILLIAM
IPC: B60K20/00
Filed: 2006-01-18
Abstract: To simplify mounting of electrical devices such as switches on the handle of a control lever, the lever 10 is formed of a hollow tube 20 having at least one electrical conductor 24 secured to and extending over the entire length of its inner surface and electrically isolated from the outer surface of the tube 20.
Patent GB-2423683-A (GB)
Title: Cursor and scene change control
Inventor: SACHS TODD STEPHEN
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: An input device (10) has a movable puck (11) which is confined to move on a puck surface having a puck field of motion defined thereon, being divided into a pointing region and a function region. A controller determines a position for the puck (11) within the field of motion. A display screen displays a two-dimensional scene and a cursor that moves within the scene in a manner controlled by the position of the puck (11) when the puck (11) is in the pointing region. The controller causes the scene to change e.g. scroll, when the puck (11) is in the function region. A deformable barrier that inhibits the movement of the puck into the function region can be used to prevent inadvertent changing of the display scene. The inhibition is overcome by a user applying additional force to the puck in a direction parallel to the surface.
Patent GB-2433434-A (GB)
Title: Travellers torso rest
Inventor: HAMILTON GORDON BLACKWOOD
IPC: A47C16/00
Filed: 2006-01-24
Abstract: A collapsible support for seated travellers comprises an inclined rest surface (A,B) that supports substantially all of the weight of the upper torso of a person when leaning forward. The rest surface (A,B) can be flat, contoured or sectional and is specially designed to provide direct support for the upper torso, head and arms. The support device may be freestanding with height adjustable legs (C,D) connected to the floor, the seat or both. Linkages may also allow the support to be coupled to the occupied seat, or the seat in front, or suspended from a ceiling. The material of the support surface may be man-made or natural, and be rigid, pliant or deformable. The rest surface may be adorned with padding or cushions. The support may collapse and be attached to a briefcase. The support could be an integral part of a piece of luggage. The inclined rest surface allows the traveller to adopt a comfortable sleeping position.
Patent GB-2436163-A (GB)
Title: Device fabrication by ink-jet printing materials into bank structures, and embossing tool
Inventor: LI SHUNPU
IPC: H01L21/302
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: The invention relates to the fabrication of electronic devices. A method for fabricating an electronic device is disclosed, comprising embossing a surface of a work-piece 200, 202 using an embossing tool 204, so as to form a microstructure having at least two levels of thickness contrast on the work-piece surface, and depositing fluid 208 containing a functional material onto the microstructure. In a preferred embodiment, the step of depositing fluid 208 comprises ink-jet printing. An embossing tool 204 for creating a microstructure on a work-piece 200, 202 is also disclosed, the embossing tool 204 comprising a first surface and steps of at least two different heights relative to the first surface.
Patent GB-2438453-A (GB)
Title: Proximity based mobile chat
Inventor: CARTER JOHN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: Mobile phone/pda/computer application for proximity based online conversation using text/voice/image (chat*). No base station signal is required and all communication is peer-to-peer, so no chat server is required. Users are anonymous and are identified only by a photo and a registered pseudonym. All users of the application within close proximity can be seen unless explicitly blocked. No information other than this is shared between users and users can only be seen when within range of other users. If one of the users goes out of range during a conversation then either user can send a single message via a centralised server. If the recepient responds communication can continue via this server, which ensures continued privacy if required. Otherwise all information concerning the remote peer is removed from the device and no further commuication is possible unless they come within range. * Chat refers to computer applications that allow users to communicate using a network protocol and centralised server to route data.
Patent GB-2426987-A (GB)
Title: Joist cap
Inventor: HANKS ROBERT SINCLAIR
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: A open-bottomed joist cap <B>10</B> is used with a joist that has an end portion embedded in a hole through a blockwork wall in order to prevent air leakage through the wall in the event that the joist end shrinks or splits. The joist cap is moulded from resilient plastics material and comprises an end wall portion <B>14</B>, a pair of side wall portions <B>12L</B>, <B>12R</B> projecting from the end wall portion and a top wall portion <B>16</B> projecting from the end wall portion <B>14</B> and connecting the side wall portions <B>12L</B>, <B>12R</B>. When relaxed the side wall portions <B>12L</B>. <B>12R</B> mutually converge in a direction away from the end wall portion <B>14</B> with an angle of convergence that increases progressively from about zero at the top of the joist cap to a maximum at the bottom of the joist cap. The joist cap therefore grips the joist. A mould for moulding the joist cap has cavity portions for forming the end wall, side wall and top wall portions. The cavity portions for the side wall portions are parallel. The joist cap is formed by moulding in the mould, removal from the mould and allowing the sidewalls to converge naturally.
Patent GB-2449477-A (GB)
Title: A duct installation, eg for the exhaust of a gas turbine engine
Inventor: WESTLAKE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F02K1/80
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: A duct installation, for example a rear casing 4 and an exhaust duct 8, eg jet pipe, of a gas turbine engine, comprises a first tubular member, eg the rear casing 14, having a main body 12 and an end section 14 which are separable at a releasable coupling eg including end flanges 18, 20 and clamping member 16. The end section 14 engages, eg telescopically, a second tubular member, eg the exhaust duct 8, so that the end section 14 may be axially displaced with respect to the second tubular member 8 when the coupling 16, 18, 20 is released, eg to provide access to the engine or to permit removal of the engine without disturbing the exhaust duct 8. A seal 34 may be provided between the end section 14 and the exhaust duct 8. The end section 14 may take with it a liner section 36.
Patent GB-2440426-A (GB)
Title: Phased array antenna with a modular system for improved servicing access
Inventor: KALIAN DAVID
IPC: H01Q21/06
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: A phased array antenna 100, satellite system or method of servicing a phased array antenna comprises a horn/filter assembly 105 attached to an RF module 140 where the module is mounted on a first surface 138A of a thermal system 130 and a distribution board 150 is mounted on a second surface 138B. An interconnection 160 is arranged to extend though the thermal system 130 and electrically connect the distribution board 150 to the RF module 140. The modular system allows the horn/filter assembly 105 and the RF module 140 to be disassembled for servicing without disrupting the distribution system 150 or the thermal system 130. The horn/filter assembly 105 may be circular or square in cross section and screwed or clipped into engagement with the RF module 140. The thermal system 130 may include plural heat pipes 132 sandwiched between flanges 138 or heat spreading plates on to which RF modules 140 and distribution boards 150 may be screw mounted. The modules 140 or the distribution boards 150 may include parts which extend through the thermal system 130 such that simple short interconnections 160 are required between them. The distribution boards 150 may be multi-layer circuit board arrangements for RF and DC signals.
Patent GB-2451890-A (GB)
Title: Position and orientation detector
Inventor: JOYCE MALCOLM JOHN
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: An invention is disclosed for tracking the position and orientation of a target within a living or inanimate object without the need for external references. It is a wireless tracking system measuring and reporting three dimensional position and orientation about three orthogonal axes, using accelerometers and gyroscopes. Additional pressure or temperature sensors or radiation dosimeters may be incorporated. Embodiments of the present invention may be applied to tumour tracking in radiation oncology and/or to tracing location and orientation histories of objects. The device can be powered by an internal battery or an inductively coupled power source and can also include radiation shielding.
Patent GB-2439661-A (GB)
Title: Steerable drill with a motor and a fluid pressure drop
Inventor: DOWNTON GEOFF
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: A steerable drill system includes a fluid driven downhole motor 112 having an upstream region 146 and a downstream region 148. In use, a fluid pressure drop occurs between these two regions. Also present is a bias unit 126 having an actuator piston (128, fig 5), one end surface of which is exposed to fluid pressure within a chamber (136, fig 5) and which is communicable through a vale 140 arrangement with the upstream region 146. The motor 112 may be a progressive cavity motor which can include a stator 114 having a passage 138, the passage 138 being used to inflate the end of the stator at the downstream region 148. An alternator, driven, by the motor 112 may be used to provide power to a control unit 142.
Patent GB-2441679-A (GB)
Title: Package holder
Inventor: TREANOR ANTHONY DAVID
IPC: B65H49/36
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: There is provided a package holder (10) for a package of a wound filamentous strand including: a spindle (12) for receiving said package and allowing said package to rotate thereon, the spindle having first and second end regions; means for attaching the spindle to a creel disposed at the first end region of the spindle; and a collar (14) disposed at the second end region of the spindle; in which the collar includes a package retaining portion for retaining in place a package (22) of a wound filamentous strand positioned on the spindle and a strand release surface (B) contacting the spindle so as to permit the strand to be unwound over the collar thereby reducing the risk of snagging the strand behind the collar during a strand unwinding process.
Patent GB-2456754-A (GB)
Title: A method of enabling a secondary user to control communication between a primary user and a third party
Inventor: LANGLEY MATTHEW DOMINIC
IPC: H04W48/02
Filed: 2008-01-08
Abstract: The mobile phone network comprises means for routing communication events between the primary user and the third party. The router receives the communication event and identifies the third party associated with it. It is then determined whether the communication event ought to proceed based on preferences specified by a secondary user and the communication event is terminated, stored, or routed accordingly.