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Patent GB-2415647-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic separator
Inventor: ALFORD NICHOLAS MARK
IPC: B03C1/00
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A magnetic separator comprises a housing 10 which defines a fluid flow chamber 13 having a fluid inlet 20 and fluid outlet 30. A tube 60 is positioned within the chamber and an array 50 of magnets is positioned within the tube 60. Magnets 51 in the array 50 are separated by pole pieces 52A, 52B, 52C of different lengths. Each length of pole piece causes a magnetic field of a different size/density. The magnetic field is larger, and lower density, nearest the fluid inlet 20 to attract large material from the fluid flow. Flow guides 171, 172, 173 guide fluid through the chamber 13, causing the fluid to pass between the tubes on a plurality of occasions. Material is removed from the fluid flow in a graded manner.
Patent GB-2416928-A (GB)
Title: Carrier for compression chip
Inventor: JORDAN PETER
IPC: H01R13/719
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: A carrier device for carrying an electromagnetic suppression chip comprises a container 22 having four side walls and an open top. The open top receives a suppression chip into the container. A plurality of spring clips 24 are associated with a respective side wall, and have an inner face 24a for contact with a lateral contract terminal of the suppression chip and an outer face 24b for contract with a terminal external to the carrier device. The spring clip comprises a locking tab 26 in the inner face for engaging with a recess 34 in the side wall. The carrier device may be fitted in an electromagnetic suppression device or in an electric motor housing.
Patent GB-2417152-A (GB)
Title: System and method for preventing mis-fuelling of vehicles at service stations
Inventor: IVES ANDREW PETER
IPC: B60S5/02
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A system is disclosed in which the operation of service station fore-court equipment, such as a fuel pump 6, is controlled in dependence on an image captured from the vehicle 4 desiring to use the equipment. A camera 8, for example, captures the number plate of the vehicle while at the pump 6, or upon entry into the fore-court area, and compares the number plate with a database of registered vehicle information to determine the type of fuel the vehicle requires. The operation of the pump is inhibited if the wrong fuel is selected, thereby avoiding mis-fuelling of the vehicle and the ensuing damage to the engine. Instead of the number plate, a sticker or other visible identifier may be used. Other equipment such as a car wash or tyre inflator may also be controlled by the system.
Patent GB-2410574-A (GB)
Title: Redundancy in a process control system
Inventor: NIXON MARK J
IPC: G05B9/03
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: A system for maintaining a redundancy context in a process control system includes first and second application stations 16, 18, first and second redundancy managers (50, 62 figure 2) and a redundancy link 46 between the application stations 16, 18. The first application station 16 is programmed to communicate a change in its condition to the second application station 18 via the first redundancy manager 50 and the redundancy link 46. The second application station 18 is programmed to update information within itself, via the second redundancy manager 62, based on the change in condition information provided by the first application station 16. The condition information may relate to a configuration or to an operation parameter. The updating within the second application station 18 may involve updating a virtual control block (66 figure 2).
Patent GB-2428578-A (GB)
Title: Determining bacterial kill by vaporised sterilants
Inventor: ADAMS NICHOLAS MARK TURNER
IPC: A61L2/28
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of detecting bacterial kill using a vaporised sterilant comprising the steps of generating a sterilant/water vapour and supplying the vapour to a sealed space to be sterilised. The supply of sterilant vapour is continued to raise the concentration of sterilant in the sealed space, and the concentration of the sterilant in the vapour is monitored to determine when the rate of change of concentration falls to a predetermined minimal level indicating that condensation has occurred resulting in kill of any bacteria present in the space. Supply of sterilant vapour to the space is then terminated.
Patent GB-2418721-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically actuated solenoid valve
Inventor: EGELJA ALEKSANDER M
IPC: F16K17/10
Filed: 2005-08-05
Abstract: A valve for a fluid circuit comprises a main valve element 54 with a first end and a second end movable between flow-passing and flow-blocking positions in response to fluid pressure exerted on the first and second ends. A solenoid mechanism is operatively associated with the main valve element to move the main valve element toward one of the flow-passing and the flow-blocking positions. A main valve spring 56 is configured to bias the main valve element in opposition to movement caused by the solenoid mechanism. A relief valve element 60 is configured to communicate a fluid with the first end of the main valve element in response to a fluid pressure to initiate movement of the main valve element.
Patent GB-2417836-A (GB)
Title: Circuit module for memory expansion
Inventor: GOODWIN PAUL
IPC: H05K1/18
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: A circuit module 10 comprises a rigid substrate 14 having laterally opposed sides S1, S2 and a flexible circuit 12 wrapped around one edge 16A of the substrate. The flexible circuit is attached to at least one of the sides of the substrate and has a plurality of contacts 20 in the vicinity of the edge 16A for connection to a circuit board socket. A plurality of memory CSPs 18 (chipscale packaged devices) are provided on at least one of the sides of the flexible circuit. Also claimed are modules having thermally conductive properties and various shaped substrates.
Patent GB-2429766-A (GB)
Title: Light monitoring device
Inventor: HALL JONATHAN PHILLIP
IPC: H01S5/0687
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A monitoring device 10 for monitoring a light beam comprises a filter 12, first and second photodetectors 14,16, and an optical body 18. The first photodetector 14 is arranged to detect a first portion of the light beam that is transmitted through the filter 12, and the second photodetector 16 is arranged to detect a second portion of the light beam that is reflected from the filter. At least one of the portions of the light beam is directed to its respective photodetector by total internal reflection within the optical body 18. The monitoring device may be a wavelength locker. The optical body 18 may comprise a prism.
Patent GB-2430901-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum assisted atmospheric CO2 flow diverter
Inventor: JONES ROSEMARY
IPC: B64B1/66
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: According to the present invention, there is a tube of lightweight material, impervious to CO2, along the length of which are equal-diameter lightweight supporting rings, through which 4 or more lightweight wires or cords are threaded, extending from the entrance to the exit, and controlled by a winch mechanism, in order to facilitate adjustment of the tube's length and if necessary to bring it back to the laboratory, said entrance being of a lozenge shape attached to a support frame on which there are 4 (or more) rings, both for attaching to other flow directors and for attaching to solar or hydrogen fuel cell driven flight craft (on either side to steady the tube's position) and two (or more) of which are for attaching containers of helium (or other lighter-than-air gases) and of sufficient size to raise the tube's entrance to an optimum functioning position, the tube's exiting being at either the entrance to an air-borne or ground level conversion or absorber laboratory or to a ground level converter, absorber or sequestering mechanism, the air flow being directed by a renewable energy powered vacuum suction engine.
Patent GB-2422513-A (GB)
Title: Routing and forwarding between virtual routers within a single network element
Inventor: SHEN NAIMING
IPC: H04L45/586
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: Routing and forwarding between virtual routers is described. In a single network element, peering a first virtual router to a second virtual router, wherein the first and second virtual routers have separate address spaces and separate routing tables (205 A, B), distributing a set of one or more routes from the first virtual router to the second virtual router, wherein a first of the set of routes identifies the first virtual router as a next hop of the first route, said first route including a destination, and downloading to a set of one or more forwarding tables, the destination and the next hop. Alternatively, in the single network element, indicating a logical interface for a route, which indicates a first virtual router as a next hop for a destination, and inserting the route into a routing table at a second virtual router.
Patent GB-2426938-A (GB)
Title: Climbing wall hold
Inventor: PLACHE JONATHAN
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: Arrayed across the climbing wall (1) are a series of hand/foot holds (11) of clear plastics material and having an external shape providing a recessed grip (12) on its front surface (14). The hold is held to the wall by a bolt (15) passing through the body of the hold via a thorough bore (16). This arrangement allows the hold to be set at a randomly chosen angle, that is with the grip facing up or to left or right. Provided in the rear surface (17) of the hold is an annular recess (18), centred on the thorough bore. Radially outwards of the annular recess, the rear face of the hold is covered with aluminium foil (19), which abuts the wall (1) with the bolt (15) tightened. Accommodated in the annular recess is an annular circuit board (21) carrying a circuit including a connector (22), a set of bicolour LEDs (23) and a capacitative proximity sensor (24). The circuit is illuminates the LEDs green or red under control of a remote computer (25). Since the circuit board is circularly symmetrical, it does not restrict the hold from taking any angle despite the annular circuit board being restricted in its angular disposition by the connector (22). The LEDs and indeed the entire circuit are set in clear potting material complementary to the annular recess, whereby their illumination is visible at the front surface of the hold. A lead (30) extends from the circuit board, where it is connected to the capacitative sensor. The lead carries a wrapping (31) of aluminium foil for making contact with the foil (19), whereby the circuit can detect a hand using the grip (12).
Patent GB-2442444-A (GB)
Title: A process for catalytically removing NOx from a gas stream
Inventor: DAVIS HOWARD PAUL
IPC: B01D53/56
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A process for removing NO, catalytically from a gas stream and converting it to a form that is not damaging to the atmosphere includes controlling the humidity and temperature of the stream and contacting it with a granular mixed copper/manganese oxide ("Hopcalite-type") catalyst. The temperature should be in the range 30 to 86{C and the humidity in the range 0.035 to 0.9 kg/kg dry gas. The process is well suited to NO, removal from vehicle exhaust gases and it works well in combination with a humidifier device employed to remove fine particulates from such gases.
Patent GB-2442710-A (GB)
Title: Training aid for snooker or pool
Inventor: STUART BEN
IPC: A63D15/10
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: A training aid for snooker or pool comprises a finger ring 3 and a cue ring 1. The rings may be connected by a swivel joint or fixed together, and may have a ratchet to assist with their adjustment. One side of the finger ring may be flat (8 Fig 2). The rings may be of different diameters and thicknesses, and ring size adjusters 4,5 or inserts (9 Fig 4) are included.
Patent GB-2445176-A (GB)
Title: Data stream validation
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN KEN
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A computer program that receives data, e.g. HTML form, and parses it to identify commands and/or metadata that direct the program to clean, evaluate the security of, validate the format of, test the function of or reformat other blocks of received data using algorithms available to the program to output a result file as required.
Patent GB-2445593-A (GB)
Title: A cordless electrical connector with a seal
Inventor: WHITELEY SIMON MARK
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A cordless electrical connector for an appliance comprises a first end to contact a power unit and a second end 6 remote from the first end. The first end comprises means to retain a first seal, for example a flange 8 holding a gasket seal 9, and the second end comprises a second seal, such as an elastomer cover (5, Fig 1a) in which the current carrying parts may be embedded. The invention allows cordless 360{ connectors, similar to those used for kettles, to be used with appliances requiring frequent cleaning, such as food processors and blenders, and allows these appliances to be put in a dishwasher. Alternatively the base unit may comprise means to retain a further seal. Drain holes may be included.
Patent GB-2447207-A (GB)
Title: Foldable chair
Inventor: TSENG CHUN-HSIEN
IPC: A47C4/28
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: A foldable chair comprises a leg unit 3, a seat unit 6, two pivot joints 40, and a backrest unit 5 including two backrest rods 51 that are pivoted to the leg unit 3 through the pivot joints 40, respectively. The backrest unit 5 is rotatable relative to the leg unit 3 between a folded position (in which the backrest unit overlaps with the seat unit), and an extended position (in which the backrest unit stands upright from the seat unit) . The leg unit may comprise two leg frames that are pivoted to each other so as to be rotatable to each other between a folded position and an extended position. Each pivot joint may comprise a U-shaped bracket plate 41, a pivot pin 414 and a bracket sleeve 42.
Patent GB-2449284-A (GB)
Title: Mobile ticket authentication
Inventor: TERRELL ALEXANDER
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: The systems provide convenient and efficient authentication of mobile tickets. A ticket is issued, typically as a barcode (108), comprising at least two parts, namely a Unique Ticket Number (102) and a Message Authentication Code (105) which generated using a standard algorithm (103) and secret key (104) operating on the Unique Ticket Number (102). The barcode can be read by a reader or inspection device (109), which can confirm that the ticket is genuine by applying the same algorithm and key. The key can be changed on a regular basis and the reader will apply the current secret key and previous secret keys so as to authenticate tickets issued before the key change.
Patent GB-2444799-A (GB)
Title: NFC communicator and method of data communication
Inventor: HUOMO HEIKKI
IPC: G01S13/75
Filed: 2007-06-18
Abstract: An NFC communicator has a coupler operable to couple with a coupler of a near field RF communicator in near field range to enable communication of data between the communicators by modulation of a magnetic field, a demodulator to extract modulation from a modulated signal coupled to the coupler, and a modulator to modulate an RF signal in accordance with data to be communicated by the NFC communicator. The NFC communicator communicates with a data source and is arranged to at least one of provide timing data to the data source and receive timing data from the data source.
Patent GB-2450545-A (GB)
Title: Liquid silicone filled comfort pad for spectacles
Inventor: MCGEORGE DONNA
IPC: G02C5/12
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: Liquid silicone filled comfort pads for spectacles are attached directly to the frames of the spectacles and of sufficient thickness or depth to allow moulding to the nose for a close fit. The pads may be fitted by the optician using separate adhesive. A preferred embodiment would be that the section where the pouches would be attached to the glasses would have a double thickness on the outer layer, to withstand the adhesive used.
Patent GB-2441222-A (GB)
Title: Polishing composition and polishing method with low content of sodium and acetate ions.
Inventor: NOGUCHI NAOTO
IPC: B24B37/00
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: In a polishing composition, the concentration of one of either sodium ions or acetate ions is 10 ppb or less, or the concentrations of sodium ions and acetate ions are 10 ppb or less. The polishing composition preferably contains a water soluble polymer such as hydroxyethvlcellulose, an alkali such as ammonia, and abrasive grains such as colloidal silica. The polishing composition is mainly used in polishing of the surfaces of semiconductor wafers such as silicon wafers, especially used in finish polishing of the surfaces of such wafers.
Patent GB-2452088-A (GB)
Title: A ride-on amphibious vehicle with retractable wheels
Inventor: GIBBS ALAN TIMOTHY
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: An amphibian 10 capable of travel on land and on water is provided with a body and a planing hull 12, and at least three road wheels 20, 24 mounted on retractable suspension 22, 26 which may be protracted for road use, or retracted for use on water and further comprises ride-on seating (40, fig. 2) for at least one driver to sit astride the body. Marine propulsion is provided by at least two jet drives 30, which may have intakes 32 and nozzles 34. Figure 5 shows a power train and retractable rear wheel suspension while Figures 3 and 4 show a four wheeled embodiment. Steering control may be by handlebars (42, fig. 2), or by a steering wheel (not shown). The jets may be driven by belts and/or drive shafts. A separate power source may be provided for marine use. A windscreen (44, fig. 2) may be fitted.
Patent GB-2440064-A (GB)
Title: Air cargo vertical restraint assembly
Inventor: BREKKEN GREGORY ALBERT
IPC: B64D9/00
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: A vertical restraint member includes a head 252 having a longitudinal axis A and whose forwardmost point 650 is laterally offset from that longitudinal axis A. The restraint member also include a shaft (254 fig 4A) connected to the head and having a second longitudinal axis (S fig 4A) that intersects the axis A. The member may rotate about axis S. The member may be machined from stainless steel. The shaft (254 fig 4A) may be made up of a base portion (254a fig 4A) coaxial with a stem portion (254b fig 4A) and the diameter of the latter may be smaller than the former. The under side of the head portion may be formed with cut outs (262a, 262b fig 4A) each having an abutment wall (450 fig 4B) intended to cooperate with stops (238a, 238b fig 6) and limit the rotation of the member.
Patent GB-2440699-A (GB)
Title: Combination dolly-pallet
Inventor: HADAR NIR
IPC: B65D19/42
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: The dolly-pallet of the present invention includes a load bearing deck that may be alternately supported by the retractable support skid or the wheel elements. Initial displacement of the skid during the retraction process is along an upward substantially vertical path. Once the retractable support skid is retracted such that the dolly-pallet is being supported by the wheel elements, the retractable support skid may be further displaced along an upward substantially arcuate path so as to move it away form the wheel elements, allowing them to swivel if they are so configured. In this way, the center of mass of the load is lowered vertically, thereby reducing stress on the displacement mechanism until the load is supported by the wheel elements.
Patent GB-2454714-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric low voltage light
Inventor: REID MICHAEL GRAHAM
IPC: F21L4/08
Filed: 2007-11-19
Abstract: The invention consists of a removable device that can be fitted easily to radiators or other domestic heating outlets and uses the heat energy available to generate low-level electrical power. The device can be clamped magnetically to a hydronic radiator and provides lighting without any extra power input than would normally be provided to the radiator.
Patent GB-2444170-A (GB)
Title: Ethernet protection using a redundant link, with link up of a remote port being triggered using a "link status control mechanism".
Inventor: CAI GUOQING
IPC: H04L1/22
Filed: 2007-11-22
Abstract: The invention discloses a method for Ethernet protection which involves establishing a protection relation between a first board and a second board. Services are carried by the first board under normal conditions but when a port of the first board cannot work normally, and the second board is available, data transmission and reception are carried out using a port of the second board. In this case the second board triggers link up with the second port of the opposite device it wishes to communicate with by using a link status control mechanism, and services are switched from the first board to the second board. This provides a mechanism for switching the second port of the opposite device from protection to working. In one embodiment the link status control mechanism involves the second board setting the working mode of its port as "self-negotiation".
Patent GB-2456581-A (GB)
Title: A search mirror system
Inventor: GREENLAND KENNETH
IPC: G02B7/182
Filed: 2008-01-21
Abstract: A search mirror system comprising a handle on which is mounted a mirror supported on wheels or casters providing stability and set at an angle close to the ground. The system is operated by means of a plurality of multi-directional wheels or casters placed at the rear edge of the mirror, which allows the mirror to be moved in any direction whilst supported by or in contact with the ground, the wheels or casters also allow the mirror to be panned from side to side to provide viewing across an extended target area for visual inspection.
Patent GB-2442409-A (GB)
Title: Techniques to improve contrast enhancement using a luminance histogram
Inventor: ALI WALID
IPC: G06T5/40
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: An apparatus, system, method, and article for enhancing video sharpness are described. The apparatus may include a media processing node having a contrast enhancement module. The contrast enhancement module may receive an input image having multiple luminance regions, and create an output image using a luminance histogram and a luminance transfer function that produces a continuous luminance transfer curve having multiple segments, with each segment corresponding to one of the luminance regions. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2457271-A (GB)
Title: A wallet retention clip
Inventor: MARTIN STEPHEN ROBERT
IPC: A45C13/18
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: A one piece clip is designed to be fixed to a wallet or purse and has a slot to receive a metal disc fixed to be spaced from the inside lining of a pocket, bag or tool belt. The clip carries a pair of spring tongue latch elements which engage the disc to prevent removal and can be released only when two operating buttons, each located on a respective tongue, are depressed. The clip could be adapted to be fitted to tools such as a tape measure and engage a disc fitted to a tool belt.
Patent GB-2452351-A (GB)
Title: Security attachment to engage into a security slot
Inventor: KNOX STEFAN
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: Security attachment to engage into a security slot, e.g. in a laptop computer 101 to attach a security cable. A casing 1 to which a security cable is attached has a lock 10 and a projecting retractable tongue 20. A pair of spring steel strips 40, 50 are slidably mounted in an elongate cavity within the tongue. The tongue 20 is inserted into the security slot and axially extended from the casing 1 against a biasing spring by pressure on the lock and turning of the lock by a key causes the strips 40, 50 to extend from lateral apertures 24 at the distal end of the tongue 20. The distal ends 42, 52 of the extended strips are deflected outwardly by sliding engagement with a wedge formed at the distal end of the tongue so that they extend laterally at an oblique angle and engage behind the periphery of the aperture when the tongue is retracted by the spring. The casing 1 has flat sides 12 and is rotatable about the tongue 20.