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Patent GB-2386890-A (GB)
Title: Holding device for sewage sludge provided with filling means for a vehicle
Inventor: HUNING WALTER
IPC: C02F11/00
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device 1 for sewage sludge or similar product for conditioning which is to be processed and/or stored, with a holding space 3, which has a feed opening 5, and a filling device 6, which can be connected to the holding space 3 and preferably comprises a pivotable filling pipe, for a vehicle 12 or similar which is to be filled, wherein a conditioning medium silo 4, such as a lime silo for example, is associated with the holding device 1 for adding a conditioning medium. In order also to enable conditioning medium to be added in a metered fashion in the case of individual batches of product for conditioning which is to be withdrawn, the filling device 6 can be connected to the conditioning medium silo 4 via a connection line 10. Conditioning medium can be delivered to the product for conditioning in the direction of flow of the latter via the connection line 10 after leaving the holding space.
Patent GB-2399324-A (GB)
Title: A propulsion arrangement for vertical takeoff aircraft
Inventor: RANDELL JOHN EDWARD
IPC: B64C3/16
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: A propulsion arrangement, allowing aircraft to takeoff vertically (VTOL) consists of a propeller 6, mounted beneath a wing, in order to discharge an air stream onto the underside of the wing. The wing may be constructed of two parts, an aileron 2, and flap 3, and a plurality of propellers or wings may be employed. Boundary surfaces may be employed on one or both sides of the wing or wings, said boundary surfaces being aligned with the direction of forward flight. The arrangement is used to allow aircraft to take off vertically.
Patent GB-2401030-A (GB)
Title: Hook and slot type shelf bracket with a resilient insert
Inventor: LAWLOR JASON
IPC: A47B57/42
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A fitting e.g a shelf bracket for attachment to a slotted upright (10 figure 1) comprises a nose portion 33, shaped to engage with a slot (20 figure 1) of the upright, where the nose portion includes a resilient insert 45 with enlarged ends 46, that protrude beyond the faces 31, 32 of the nose portion to create a snug fit. The insert may be made from a resilient plastics material such as nylon and may have a cylindrical body 47 between the enlarged ends. The nose potion of the fitting may have a figure of eight shaped aperture 40 formed from two overlapping circular holes 41 and 42, a larger upper hole 42 and a smaller lower hole 41 in which the resilient insert is held. The upper larger hole being used to allow removal and replacement of the resilient insert.
Patent GB-2390967-A (GB)
Title: Egg products
Inventor: MUSSAWIR-KEY FREDERICK WADE
IPC: A23L15/00
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: An egg product comprises egg albumen combined with a colouring material in relative proportions to give the product a colour that is substantially the colour of beaten whole egg. The colouring may be a mixture of turmeric and paprika or egg yolk and beta-carotene.
Patent GB-2396133-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for injection moulding of plastic materials using a gas holding pressure in the mould
Inventor: HENDRY JAMES W
IPC: B29C45/17
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A method and system for gas-assisted injection moulding of plastic materials comprises applying an initial gas pressure P1 in the mould cavity 18, injecting plastic material 60 into the mould cavity, increasing the gas pressure in the mould cavity to a pre-selected value P2, injecting gas into the plastic material after a pre-selected amount of plastic material has entered the mould cavity, injecting the remainder of the plastic material, venting the gas from the mould cavity at a controlled rate and allowing the plastic material to harden, forming a hollow moulded article. The initial gas pressure may be supplied by a first gas source 33 and the injection of gas into the plastic material 60 may be from a second source 32, alternatively the gas sources may be the same. The gas may be injected into the plastic source by at least one pin assembly 30 which may also vent the gas from the plastic material before removing the part from the mould.
Patent GB-2408382-A (GB)
Title: High lumen output fluorescent lamp with high colour rendition
Inventor: TOTH KATALIN
IPC: H01J1/62
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A high lumen output compact fluorescent lamp that has a luminous efficiency of 40 lumen/W or higher comprises an envelope enclosing a discharge space, means for providing a discharge in the discharge space, a discharge gas sealed in the discharge space and a fluorescent layer made of a phosphor blend coated on the inner surface of the envelope. The phosphor blend comprises up to four phosphors having emission bands in the 620 nm to 635 nm range, the 605 nm to 615 nm range, the 540 nm to 550 nm range and the 480 nm to 500 nm range. The lamp has an Ra value greater then 90 and a photographic color temperature between 3000 K and 3500 K. A lamp is also disclosed in which the phosphors have emission bands in the 620 nm to 635 nm range, the 480 nm to 500 nm range, the 450 nm to 460 nm range and the 610 nm to 630 nm range. This lamp has an Ra value greater than 90 and a photographic color temperature between 5000 K and 6000 K.
Patent GB-2397591-A (GB)
Title: Low pitch roof structure
Inventor: ROGERS GRAHAM
IPC: E04D3/28
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: A low pitch roof structure comprises a plurality of ducted panel members 25 which extend between a ridge member and an eaves member and are supported by a coupling bar between adjacent panels. The coupling bar has a central body section 1 and opposed upwardly and outwardly extending plug members 3, 5. In use, the plug members are located in complementary shaped sockets (43, Fig 5a) formed along the edge of panel members. The central body section of the coupling bar may extend above the panels and retain a capping member. The plug members and the sockets may have matching tapered profiles. The eaves end of the coupling bar may be adapted to retain a terminal member 7 which stops the panels slipping along the coupling bar. A fascia 19 may be provided.
Patent GB-2399871-A (GB)
Title: Device using sound waves to inhibit deposition of particulates on, or remove them from, surfaces
Inventor: BAKER DEAN BRADLEY
IPC: B08B9/02
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: The device comprises a sound wave generator and means to direct the waves towards a surface, in the embodiment this being a passage 18, at one end of which is located the sound wave generator 16, and at the other end of which is a diaphragm 22. The passage 18 is filled with a so-called driver gas such as nitrogen, to transmit the sound waves. The intended sue is to inhibit the deposition of particulates on ducting 28 such as the inlet duct of an abatement apparatus in a semi-conductor production process, the duct containing a process gas. The diaphragm 22 is impervious to the driver gas and thus prevents its admixture with the process gas, but transmits the sonic waves into the duct. The diaphragm may be of PTFE. The sound waves may be generated electronically, preferably by a piezo-crystal, or they may be generated pneumatically.
Patent GB-2395697-A (GB)
Title: Method of boarding passengers on a regional aircraft and transferring passengers between a regional aircraft and larger aircraft
Inventor: PETERSON ROBERT L
IPC: B64F1/30
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: An air travel system preferably uses an airport terminal or concourse (30) that includes at least one regional aircraft boarding pier (10) and at least one boarding bridge for larger aircraft. The regional aircraft boarding pier includes a primary passenger bridge (12) extending from the airport terminal or concourse; a pier hub (14) connected to the primary passenger bridge; and a plurality of secondary passenger bridges (16) connected to, and extending from, the hub. Each secondary passenger bridge has a docking end (26) for docking with a regional aircraft (36). A method of operating this air travel system includes boarding a passenger on a regional aircraft by sending the passenger through the regional aircraft boarding pier This may be before or after the passenger also uses a boarding bridge to board a larger aircraft (118) which is a connecting flight in the passenger's travel itinerary. This method allows the passenger to transfer between regional and larger aircraft within a single airport concourse or terminal.
Patent GB-2400260-A (GB)
Title: Video compression method and apparatus
Inventor: WEATHERSPOON SULTAN
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A video compression system includes first and second dual-port memory devices, a third memory device, and first and second processors that may provide enhanced processing, including motion estimation. The first processor may be configured to store in the second memory device first and second video frames and to transfer sequential sets of data from the first video frame corresponding to fields of search. A second set of a plurality of adjacent macroblocks of the second video frame may be compared to macroblocks selected from the field of search. Dual-port memory devices may allow for the concurrent use of shared memory by the two processors as well as data transfer during processing.
Patent GB-2402255-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with mystery pay feature
Inventor: JAFFE JOEL R
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: The machine 10 is operable to play a wagering game that includes a reel slot game and a mystery pay feature. The mystery pay feature is triggered by a combination of mystery pay symbols along an active pay line. A display 12 includes reels 30 that rotate and stop to place symbols on the reels in visual association with a number of pay lines 32. The reels may be mechanical or simulated on the display. A number of stars (50, figure 4) are randomly associated with the reel symbols and the player is prompted to select one of the stars. The selected star is transferred or morphed to the mystery pay symbol 46 of each reel. A total award for the reel spin is determined according to a pay table based on matching symbols along an active pay line and the number of credits wagered on the active pay line. Methods of playing the game include randomly selecting one of the award symbols. The various games and methods may be implemented on a carrier of computer program code.
Patent GB-2411346-A (GB)
Title: Air discharge structure for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LEE YONG-HEE
IPC: A47L5/00
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: An air discharge structure for a vacuum cleaner (100) comprises an exhaust grille (103) through which air is exhausted from a motor chamber mounted in a vacuum cleaner body (101). An exhaust grille cover (110) is provided to cover the exhaust grille (103), and to close the exhaust grille when the vacuum cleaner is not in operation. The exhaust grille cover (110) is opened as a result of the force generated by back pressure of the exhaust air discharged from the exhaust grille (103) when the vacuum cleaner is in operation. A resilient member (121) rests in a seating hole (130) which is located adjacent to the exhaust grille (103), to return the exhaust grille cover to the closed position when the vacuum cleaner (100) stops operation.
Patent GB-2416598-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles with buttons to release slotted head strap
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: Swimming goggles 1 comprising a left frame 2 and a right frame 3 retaining lenses therein, a connecting apparatus connecting the lens frames and straps (8, figure 4) moveably received in outward sides of the lens frame. Engaging blocks 23 are respectively formed on outward sides of the lens frames with adjusting apparatuses assembled to the engaging blocks 23 for adjusting straps. Each adjusting apparatus includes a base 40 and a cover 42 assembled together and a fixing axis 41 assembled on the base. A biassing arm 410 and a button 411 transversely extend from the fixing axis 41 for biassing stop grooves of the strap (8, figure 4) An arcuate spring 26 extends outwardly from each engaging block 23 to provide the button 411 with a restoring force. In accordance with the invention, the strap can only move in a single direction but when the button is pressed downwardly, the biassing arm moves upwardly to disengage the stop groove to allow the strap to move in two directions.
Patent GB-2405972-A (GB)
Title: A method of using data binning in the analysis of chromatograhpy/spectrometry data
Inventor: PLUMB ROBERT STEPHEN
IPC: G16B40/30
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of analyzing three-dimensional data obtained from a chromatography/spectrometry process, in particular an LC/MS process using a two-dimensional multi-variant statistical analysis. The LC portion permits separation of analytes within a sample. The information obtained from such a procedure typically depends on retention time (R). As the analytes progress through the system, they enter the MS region of the LC/MS system. There they are ionized and a mass detector then detects these ionized species. The information procured from this procedure is generally reported as intensity for a corresponding m/z value. Therefore, an LC/MS system provides at least three pieces of information. Principle component analysis (PCA) is a robust method of multivariant analysis of this type of data between different samples. However, typically, PCA analysis is performed using only two-dimensional data. Therefore, it is expected that at least one parameter of data obtained from a LC/MS operation is lost, however, the methods disclosed herein preserves all three mathematical dimensions.
Patent GB-2420354-A (GB)
Title: Plastics building block incorporating a drainage channel
Inventor: WHITAKER JACE
IPC: E04B2/18
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A block includes upper and lower surfaces 3, 4, the upper surface including a pair of connecting formations 2, and at least one orifice 9, of a draining channel, the lower surface a connecting formation 5, such that in use like blocks may be connected together via the formations, the drainage channel conducting moisture out to a lower part of the block. Preferably there are a plurality of drainage openings in the lower surface of the block which in use align with the openings in a vertically adjacent block. The connecting formations may be in the form of recesses and protrusions and the lower surface drainage openings may be located in said protrusions, Figure 7.
Patent GB-2423944-A (GB)
Title: Bottle shaker
Inventor: EL-TAWIL BREXAN
IPC: B01F11/00
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: A bottle shaker, particularly for a baby's milk bottle, comprises a rotating, shaking platform (1) attached to a base unit (2). A holder (4) is provided to attach a baby's bottle (3) and a lockable mechanism holds the bottle tightly in place once the bottle shaker is switched on. Preferably, the holder has a plastic cover which fits tightly over the bottle and different sized holders may be provided to hold different sized bottles. Flexible supports provided on the base unit may be used to absorb vibrations. An electrical motor is used to rotate and shake the bottle vigorously in order to mix dry milk powder and water together.
Patent GB-2413244-A (GB)
Title: Method of transmitting information related to a multicast service in a mobile communication network
Inventor: VAN LIESHOUT GERARDUS JOHANNES
IPC: H04W76/27
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: Information related to the presence of cells in a registration area which are part of a service area for the multicast service is transmitted from one radio network controller to another. In this way, the receiving RNC is enabled to send instruction messages relating to the multicast service (eg to remain in or move out of a URA_ PCH state) to a user equipment which enters such a cell.
Patent GB-2425284-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible trolley
Inventor: SU CHUNG-SHIU
IPC: B62B1/12
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A trolley structure allowing synchronous retraction or extension of a stand and two wheels includes a main frame 1 wheel bases 2, retainers 3, a stand 4, and a handlebar; each wheel base inserted onto a respective rod of the main frame and fixed with the respective retainer; the stand pivoted to the retainers; the handlebar inserted into retractable holders of the main frame; a plurality of troughs 23 provided at the bottom of each wheel base; a driven gear 36 pivoted to the outer edge of each retainer; a plurality of checking members 363 provided on the driven gear to be held in the troughs for driving the driven gear to rotate; and an active gear 42 provided on a first pivoting holder 41 of the stand to mesh with the driven gear to drive the driven gear to turn.
Patent GB-2421167-A (GB)
Title: Cat deterrent sticks
Inventor: SCHAPER ANITA
IPC: A01M29/30
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: A physical barrier against cats fouling land consisting of a cluster of two or more straight, curved or looped sticks or similarly-shaped objects 1 which are either pushed into the ground 11 in the target area 2 to a specific height 3 and depth 4 and distance 5 between each stick, or mounted on a base (9) to be usable on both land and hard surfaces. Preferably the sticks are impregnated with a cat repellent ingredient. Cats are deterred from squatting down to foul because of the position of the sticks and the duration they are in position.
Patent GB-2427812-A (GB)
Title: Static and airborne bacteria exterminator
Inventor: SASS JEFFREY MARTYN
IPC: A61L9/20
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: The invention relates to the eradication of static and airborne bacteria, virus, toxin, biological bodies containing DNA, and methicillin resistant staphylococcus aerenus in particular. Machines for killing both static and airbourne micro-organisms are disclosed. Both the static machine and the airborne machine have ultra violet energy lamps in their respective kill chambers. The static machine sucks the disturbed pollutant into its kill chamber. The airborne machine draws the air in along with the airborne pollutant to its exit port. These chambers have no openings other than air in and air exit ports. The organisms are in this chamber for a controlled period of time at a controlled power, passing through the exit port when they have been killed. The machine for the static pollutant has a kill chamber which is separate from the suction chamber. The airborne pollutant machine has only one chamber which houses all components which include fan unit or suction motor, ultra violet germicidal lamps, remote control panel, ray shield and turbulator.
Patent GB-2416286-A (GB)
Title: Bait dispenser
Inventor: PEMBERTON JOHN
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2005-07-21
Abstract: The dispenser comprises at least one container (20) for fishing bait having an opening through which bait is distributed, and a pole or means (13) for attaching the apparatus (10) to a pole. The pole is used to convey the container to the remote area of water. The apparatus further includes a closure (22) that is movable relative to the container The arrangement of the apparatus is such that rotation of the pole about its longitudinal axis, and hence rotation of the apparatus causes movement of the closure from a closed configuration to an open configuration. The dispenser may comprise a float 14 to allow the user more control over long distances. A retaining means may also be used which comprises a fastening rod 25 with a weight 27 which in use slides download relative to the container.
Patent GB-2428731-A (GB)
Title: Safety anchor
Inventor: PERRY IAN
IPC: A62B1/04
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: A safety anchor (10) comprises a C-shaped bracket (12), a cam (14), pivoted at the end of a bottom leg of the bracket about a clamp axis (16). The cam has a clamp-part (54) and a hook-part (58). The cam is spring biased about the clamp axis to close the mouth (100) of the anchor. A hook (18) is pivoted about a hook axis (20) on said hook part of the cam. A rope (106) hooked in the hook (18) is prevented from escaping by first flange (56), although its release can be achieved by pivoting the hook over lug flange (58) to open the hook's mouth (68).
Patent GB-2413893-A (GB)
Title: Flat fluorescent lamp
Inventor: AIZAWA MASANOBU
IPC: H01J61/30
Filed: 2004-12-08
Abstract: Rows of U-shaped grooves are formed in a front surface glass substrate (1), rows of wavy parallel grooves are formed in a rear surface glass substrate (2), and the U-shaped grooves and the wavy parallel grooves are made to be orthogonal to each other. Fluorescent substance coating films are sandwiched so as to be in contact with each other on the inner surface sides, and this realizes a structure resistant to external air pressure. Further, fluorescent discharge is produced inside a tunnel-like cavity between two rows of U-shaped grooves, and reduction in brightness at the bottom sections of the U-shaped grooves is compensated by illumination of the wall surfaces of the U-shaped grooves, where the reduction in brightness is due to non-illuminating sections of the fluorescent coating films, the non-illuminating sections being caused because the U-shaped grooves and the wavy parallel grooves are in contact with each other. Thus, a flat fluorescent lamp with uniform surface brightness is realized. Further, a heater wire (10) is installed on the lower side in the lamp to heat and vaporize mercury received on the lower side in the lamp, realizing a flat fluorescent lamp capable of illuminating brightly even at low temperatures.
Patent GB-2413566-A (GB)
Title: A yarn feed assembly for a tufting machine
Inventor: BENNETT NEALE KENNETH
IPC: D05C15/32
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A yarn feed assembly for a tufting machine. The assembly comprises a plurality of drive shafts (1), a plurality of yarn feed rollers (3), and a clutch assembly (11) to selectively couple a yarn feed roller directly to a drive shaft. The clutch assembly is directly between the yarn feed roller and the drive shaft with no intervening components.
Patent GB-2417521-A (GB)
Title: Hook having spring biased locking dog and pulling element
Inventor: BRATEN JACK IVAN
IPC: B66C1/36
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: A hook 1 is arranged to be operated by means of manipulator arms connected to an R.O.V. The hook opening 9 is provided with a spring-loaded looking dog 10 which is arranged to block the hook opening 9 against uncontrolled release of a lifting implement out through the hook opening 9. The locking dog 10 is connected to a pulling element 25 extending through a bore 20 in the hook 1. The pulling element 25 is arranged to rotate the locking dog 10 from a first position, in which the hook opening 9 is blocked, into a second position, in which the hook opening 9 is open. The bore 20 is provided with bore openings 21, 22 which have a larger extent than a portion of the bore 20 located between said bore openings 21, 22. Between the hook body 2 and a lifting eye 7, the hook 1 is provided with a hook shaft 5, which is provided, at least in one portion, with a non-circular cross-section in order to prevent relative rotation consequent on little friction between the hook shaft 5 and a gripping implement.