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Patent GB-2401360-A (GB)
Title: Method of inhibiting the biological acidification of water in contact with materials containing sulfur
Inventor: CRESCENZI FRANCESCO
IPC: A01N59/00
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: The invention relates to storage and handling of elemental sulfur and sulfur containing materials and particularly to a method for inhibiting the biological acidification of water in contact with materials containing sulfur in reduced form or with elemental sulfur, susceptible to oxidation on the part of Thiobacilli. The method comprising putting said materials in contact with soluble inorganic salts at concentrations ranging from 0.4 normal to saturation. The inorganic salt is preferably sodium chloride (NaCl). The sulfur may be immersed in a solution of inorganic salts. The sulfur may be deposited below groundwater level or in waterproofed lagoons. In non-submerged systems, the elemental sulfur is spread with inorganic salts and protected by a cover consisting of granular materials such as sand, breccia, pozzolan, soil or excavation materials.
Patent GB-2402478-A (GB)
Title: Well casing integrity monitoring system
Inventor: OGLE PETER C
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for directly monitoring well casing strain and structural integrity in which optical fibre sensors 7 are housed within a housing 9 and attached to a surface of the casing 1. The sensors may be aligned parallel, perpendicular or at an appropriate angle to the axis of the casing to detect axial, hoop and shear stresses respectively. The sensors may be interrogated interferometrically and are capable of measuring both static and dynamic strains such as those emitted from microfractures in the well casing. Analysis of microfracture-induced acoustics includes techniques for assessment of relatively high frequencies e.g. between 10kHz and 1MHz, indicative of the presence of microfractures. Assessment of the timing of the arrival of such acoustics at various sensors deployed along the casing, for example by cross-correlation, further allows for the location of strain to be pinpointed.
Patent GB-2416134-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for manufacturing concrete
Inventor: ETHERTON PHILIP
IPC: B28C7/04
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: Concrete making apparatus for mounting on a vehicle for manufacturing concrete on-site, the apparatus comprising a plurality of separate containers for storage of components of the concrete; weighing means for determining weight of at least one of the components; a mixer for mixing the components together and dispatching mixed concrete; and delivery means for dispensing components from their respective containers and conveying components to the mixer. The rate of delivery of components by the delivery means is dependent on the weight of the at least one component determined by the weighing means and the particular supply of mixed concrete required from the mixer.
Patent GB-2400028-A (GB)
Title: Sacral support member for seating
Inventor: WALKER BROCK M
IPC: A47C7/46
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: A chair for providing sacral support including a seat (32), a backrest (34), a flexible support member (60) and a sacral support member (31). The backrest has a frame (54) with a generally central opening (58). The membrane (60) is formed from an elastic material connected to the frame and extends across the central opening. A sacral support member is positioned proximate the central opening and is configured to apply support to the sacrum of a user sitting on the seat. The sacral support member incorporates a load distribution system and method in order to properly support and fit the anatomical contours of the sacrum and pelvis of a user while seated in the chair.
Patent GB-2416642-A (GB)
Title: Selecting the most capable control device in a personal area network
Inventor: DODGSON TERENCE E
IPC: H04L45/42
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: An electronic device operable to form part of a network where a transmitter transmits a beacon signal which includes information about the transmitter's capabilities and a receiver to receive a similar signal from a remote device. The device compares the capabilities of the remote device with its own capabilities, and signals to arrange that, in future communication the most appropriate of the two devices controls the network. The criteria comprises at least one of processing power, availability bandwidth, type of power source or remaining power source level. It is also possible for a new device to join the network. May be used in Personal Area Networks (PAN's) and may use a heterogeneous control channel to run the network, similar to existing Bluetooth, UMTS or WiFi systems.
Patent GB-2405512-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus For Monitoring The Position Of People And Objects
Inventor: SMEATON PAUL JOHN
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: A portable apparatus for continuously monitoring person(s) or object(s) within a defined area comprises a guardian unit able to transmit and receive signals, receiving units which can send and receive signals to / from the guardian unit and an aerial. The guardian unit can define a permitted area within which each person or object can move. If a person or object leaves its permitted area, the guardian unit warns the user that this has occurred. The aerial on the guardian unit is capable of permitting the guardian unit to determine the direction and distance to the person or object. This information is displayed on the guardian unit using polar co-ordinates. The guardian unit can also define a zone within the permitted area so that when the person or object crosses this zone boundary, a warning is sent to the guardian unit. The guardian unit may communicate with an additional guardian unit used to monitor the same person(s) or object(s). The system is particularly suited for the monitoring of children.
Patent GB-2418833-A (GB)
Title: Apron
Inventor: COWDELL GERALDINE FRANCIS
IPC: A41D1/215
Filed: 2004-10-09
Abstract: An apron (1) to be worn while bathing an infant comprises an outer layer (6) of towelling material and an inner layer (7) that is impermeable to liquid, for example a nylon textile impregnated with flexible polyurethane waterproofing material. The outer (6) and inner (7) layers are sewn together along their margins. The apron (1) comprises a bib portion (2) to cover a majority of a wearer's upper torso and a skirt portion (3) to cover a front and sides of the wearer's abdomen and upper legs. The towelling outer layer (6) is comfortable for the infant and absorbs drips and splashes while the inner layer (7) acts as a barrier to water, protecting the wearer' s clothes.
Patent GB-2405921-A (GB)
Title: A valve assembly for opening and closing a fuel line
Inventor: LINDEN SEAN JOHN
IPC: F16K17/38
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a temperature-sensitive safety valve assembly. The valve assembly comprises a first pressurised fluid region, which region has a first outlet, and a second pressurised fluid region, which region has a heat-sensitive sealing means. A valve between the first and second regions is adapted to be actuated by the pressure of a first pressurised fluid in the first region against biasing means to open the outlet. The heat-sensitive sealing means in the second region fails at high temperature so as to de-pressurise the second region, thereby actuating the valve to move under the biasing means to close the first outlet and seal the first region. The valve assembly comprises a relay unit, which is arranged to sense a parameter, and react to the sensing of the parameter by sealing the first region. The temperature-sensitive safety valve assembly is remotely electronically operable in a wireless manner. Also, the temperature-sensitive safety valve assembly has an electronic device and a solar cell arranged to supply power to the electronic device.
Patent GB-2415173-A (GB)
Title: A method for hitching a trailer to a motor vehicle
Inventor: GEHRING OTTMAR
IPC: B62D53/12
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: A method for hitching a trailer 2 to a motor vehicle 1 includes the step of arranging an image sensor 5 to record image data of a hitching region 6. During approach of the vehicle 1 to the trailer 2, stored model data of the hitching region 6 is segmented in the image data recorded by the image sensor 5 and, in each case, placed in the correct position in the image data. A target zone for hitching is then determined from the data, and the arrangement of the target zone in the image data is used as a measurement for steering the vehicle 1 during hitching. The method may also include the step of initiating manual or automatic braking of the vehicle 1 when the target zone in the image has reached a predetermined size. The image of the target zone may be derived and filtered with a threshold value, and the hitching operation may be depicted for a driver of the vehicle 1 on a display.
Patent GB-2426199-A (GB)
Title: Urinary catheter with reduced encrustation and blockage
Inventor: BLACKLOCK ALEXANDER ROBERT EAD
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A urinary catheter comprises a tube 4 having a proximal opening for the outlet of urine and a distal opening 10 for the inlet of urine, and two electrodes 12, 14 inside the tube and connected to a power source 16, wherein a plane AA perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tube intersects the distal opening and at least one electrode. In use a current is provided to the electrodes thereby preventing, reducing or lessening encrustation and subsequent blockage of the catheter. In a preferred embodiment the power source such as a watch battery is attached to the tube. Various preffered voltages, currents and dimensions are disclosed.
Patent GB-2426559-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for food processing
Inventor: NICHOLSON MARTIN JOHN
IPC: F16P3/08
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for use in food processing comprising a base 20, a body 30 rotatable/ tiltable with respect to said base 20 from an in use position to a displace position, said body 30 receiving a drive motor(not shown) and defining an arm 32 provided with a drive mounting 34 for a food processing tool(not shown), a switch 42 slidably movable within a slide track 44 to control said motor, wherein said switch 42 is mechanically coupled to the base 20 or body 30 such that it is slidable within said track 44 to actuate the motor only when the body 30 is in said in use position. The slide track may be of L-shape. A mixing bowl may be used with the apparatus.
Patent GB-2420816-A (GB)
Title: Gable end profile
Inventor: ALLPORT BRIAN
IPC: E04D3/06
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: A gable end profile 1 for a glazed roof assembly comprises an elongate member having an L-shaped cross section defined by an alignment portion <B>2</B> and a support portion. The alignment portion comprises one or more markings to facilitate alignment, in use, of an external surface of the support portion with an external surface <B>21</B> of a glazing panel <B>20</B>. The markings <B>A</B>, <B>B</B> may be in the form of grooves or protrusions and may be located at predetermined distances from an external surface of the support portion. The markings <B>A</B>, <B>B</B> may be provided on both sides of the alignment portion <B>2</B> and may comprise grooves on the internal side and corresponding protrusions on the external side. The external surface of the support portion may have ribs <B>12</B>.
Patent GB-2415822-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for fabricating colour filter of LCD using dry-film printing
Inventor: EUN CHONG CHAN
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: An apparatus and method for fabricating a color filter of an LCD is provided. A first roller (400) includes a dry film (420) and a base film (430) that are formed around the first roller (400) in a predetermined order, the dry film (420) is a red, a green, or a blue dry film to form a sub-color filter, the base film (430) protects the dry film (420). A second roller (410) operates in connection with the first roller (400) and includes the dry film (420) and the base film (430) that are formed around the second roller (410) in a reverse order of the predetermined order. A printing plate (500) forms a predetermined pattern on the dry film (420) formed around the second roller (410).
Patent GB-2416291-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a horseshoe
Inventor: LLEWELLYN TIMOTHY CHARLES
IPC: A01L1/00
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: The method of making a composite horseshoe to a bespoke design for a specified hoof of a specified horse, comprises providing a template horseshoe adapted to fit the specified horse's hoof. The template horseshoe is made by providing a conventional horseshoe (at step 50), and refining the design of it in situ to fit the unique shape and requirements of the specified horse's hoof (at step 52). A mould of the template horseshoe is then constructed (at step 54), and the composite horseshoe is made by filling the mould with plastics material mixed with wear-resistant particles (at step 56).
Patent GB-2413224-A (GB)
Title: Battery charge management
Inventor: AL-ANBUKY ADNAN
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2002-05-14
Abstract: A method of charging a cell involves measuring one or more variable cell or ambient parameters (e.g. temperature, voltage, current), determining an amount of energy to be supplied to the cell (e.g. state of charge) and relating this to first reference information e.g. a model) to obtain a first charge rate parameter (e.g. charge voltage) for the cell and during charging measuring the variable parameters or a change in variable parameters, during a first period of charging relating the measured parameters or changes or a value determined using the parameters to first reference information to obtain an update of the first charge rate parameter and during a second period of charging manipulating at least one of the measured parameters changes or value determined and comparing the manipulation to reference criteria to determine the cell's response to the charge and from the response choosing either an update of the first charge rate parameter or a second charge rate parameter for the cell.
Patent GB-2425263-A (GB)
Title: Modified measuring and/or training apparatus
Inventor: WOMERSLEY SHAUN BRIAN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: Measuring and/or training apparatus for determining one or more parameters of a golf club consists of means for measuring a golfers physical characteristics at address position to determine at least one parameter of a golf club to suit the golfer. The apparatus also consists of a training device to facilitate the golfer adopting a correct address position with his eyes correctly aligned over the ball when putting and also for facilitating the golfer to train and adjust his golf swing not only when putting but also when using other clubs.
Patent GB-2426511-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus to insert articles into bags
Inventor: TAYLOR ALFRED ALEXANDER
IPC: B65B61/20
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: An apparatus 15 to aid in locating articles such as flavour satchels, cards or toys in bags produced by a packaging machine (10). The apparatus 15 includes a reservoir 40 to which the articles are delivered, with a plurality of discharge locations being located at angular spaced positions about the reservoir 40. Each of the discharge locations 24 includes an upwardly facing aperture 25 through which the articles are delivered to a central chute 27 from where the articles are located in the bags being formed. Adjacent each discharge location 24 is a conveyor device 29 that moves angularly so as to take articles from the reservoir (40) to the associated aperture (25)
Patent GB-2427661-A (GB)
Title: Method for estimating pump efficiency
Inventor: MILLS THOMAS M
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2006-06-28
Abstract: Methods for directly calculating downhole pump fillage which avoid the need and expense of a pump dynamometer card and subsequent calculations. The methods determining the load on a polished rod 175 between a motor 110 and a downhole pump 160 and its displacement at a plurality of times during a single stroke of a pumping unit and using these to determine the minimum stroke, the maximum stroke, the change in rod displacement and the transfer point which are used to calculate an estimated pump efficiency.
Patent GB-2439343-A (GB)
Title: Vision system using strobed illumination
Inventor: BURTON COLIN MICHAEL
IPC: G01B11/28
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: A vision system for viewing the end face 62 of a product mounted in a machine, and which in use produces measurements relating to the area of the end face and of at least one constituent part of the product which is visible in the end face (e.g. lean/fat ratio of a piece of meat), comprises means for illuminating a region containing the end face and means 78 for producing images of the illuminated region. The region is illuminated consecutively using first one and then the other of two strobed light sources. One is a laser line source 58, 60 which in use produces a structured pattern of parallel lines of light, and the other, 50, illuminates the region in a generally uniform manner, thereby to produce two images of the region. Information on the size and shape of the product end face is determined by processing an image captured under illumination with the structured light source. The vision system forms part of a product slicing machine and the measurements and/or dimensional values obtained from the images are sent to a slicer controller, to control the thickness of the next slice to be cut. A method of assessing an end face of a product which is to be sliced, and routing the slice according to the assessment, is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2430283-A (GB)
Title: A security tool for providing user IDs according to matched templates
Inventor: HUNT DAVID
IPC: G06F21/41
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: A security tool receives an input of at least one user parameter and matches the user parameters to one or more stored templates. Each template may be a collection of user or program security attributes defined by business group, role or function. The user parameters are then locked to the matched template(s) and a user identification (ID) is output in accordance with the matched templates. The system can be analyzed and updated using templates rather than individual data sets. Furthermore, the use of templates dispenses with the need for complex, error-prone and time consuming allocation of individual user identification means. Preferably a check is performed for any conflict between two or more templates matched to identical user parameters. Template parameters can be analyzed to identify the access paths available to a user.
Patent GB-2443383-A (GB)
Title: Method for making a shoe
Inventor: CHI CHENG-HSIAN
IPC: A43B13/32
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: A method for making a shoe includes the steps of: a) placing a foamed sole blank (20) and an upper (30) in a mold (50), the upper (30) being superimposed on the sole blank (20) and having a last (40) inserted therein; b) heating the mold (50) to a temperature ranging from 110 to 1S0{C so that the sole blank (20) is softened and bonded to the upper (30), and so that the sole blank (20) is formed into a shape of a sole of the shoe; and. c) cooling the mold (50) The sole blank (20) is larger than the sole by a volume of 12-45%.
Patent GB-2432336-A (GB)
Title: Production of composite mouldings
Inventor: HARPER ALAN ROGER
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: There is provided a method of making a composite moulding, that includes placing a reinforcement material and a spacer medium 12 into a mould 1, 2, introducing a resin into the mould 1, 2 so that it permeates the reinforcement material and introducing a gel coating material into the mould 1, 2 so as to coat the spacer medium 12. A reactive resin is injected through inlet 6 and reactive gel coat is injected into port 13. The reinforcement material and the spacer medium 12 may be introduced in the mould 1, 2 at the same time (as a pack 11) or may be introduced separately. Resin entry and at least its partial curing may precede injection of gel coating, though their entry at the same time or the entry of the gel coating before the resin are also possible. The spacer 12 may be textured. A material to maintain a gel coat gap, separate from the spacer 12, may be partially or fully soluble or insoluble in the presence of the gel, as may the spacer 12. The spacer 12 may be surface treated for adhesion to the resin and the coating.
Patent GB-2447643-A (GB)
Title: Sign structure
Inventor: BERESFORD GARY JOHN
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: A sign structure comprises an elongate support member 10 with a cross sectional shape which is substantially constant along its length, and includes weakening means 18 which are arranged to permit removal of part 16 of the support member so that a sign member 26 can be received, in an assembled condition, within the aperture created by the removal of part 16. The sign member 26 may be an estate agents advertising board and the support member 10 may be a post to which the sign member 26 is assembled.
Patent GB-2438098-A (GB)
Title: An educational aid arranged to be worn by an infant or infirm person
Inventor: ADAMSON-MACEDO ELVIDINA NABUCO
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: An aid arranged to be worn by an infant or infirm person, the aid (2) comprising a tactile pad (6) and an attachment means (4), the attachment means is arranged to allow the aid to be worn such that the tactile pad is held on to or by the infant or infirm person. The attachment means may be a strap, sleeve or glove arranged to be worn on an infant's or infirm person's hand.
Patent GB-2443496-A (GB)
Title: Protective coating
Inventor: KIM MIN TAE
IPC: C10L10/04
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A method for depositing an anti-corrosion and anti-oxidation material onto high-temperature components of a gas turbine during the operation of the gas turbine. An organic compound including a metal ingredient is added to the gas turbine fuel, such as LNG or diesel, or sprayed into the combustion air. The organic compound burns together with the fuel creating a coating which consequently improves the durability of the high-temperature components. Silicon dioxide can be uniformly deposited on all the high-temperature components of the gas turbine by adding TEOS or silicon oil to the turbine fuel.
Patent GB-2441200-A (GB)
Title: Preparative ion mobility spectrometry
Inventor: BAYKUT GOEKHAN
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: An ion mobility spectrometer and a method for operating an ion mobility mass spectrometer, in which ions are generated, separated according to their ion mobility, and deposited on a receiving surface 19, preferably at spatially separated positions 42 by soft landing or crash landing techniques. A great advantage of the invention is that the preparative ion mobility spectrometer is basically a stand-alone instrument, and is not necessarily connected as part of a hybrid analysis instrument. To analyze the deposited ions, the receiver is removed and introduced to an analytical instrument (see Figures 8 and 9). Various physical, chemical, and biological analysis techniques and instrumentation can be used, such as mass spectrometry or surface analytical techniques, by selecting a special receiver suitable for the desired analytical technique.
Patent GB-2451856-A (GB)
Title: Sports venue line lighting
Inventor: O'KEEFFE DAVID
IPC: A63C19/06
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a flush illuminated up-light unit for sports court markings, which identifies each individual sports use on a multi court sports venue. Each sports use can be individually controlled to suit the required sports use. The light sources may include either Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) or optical fibres.