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Patent GB-2411624-A (GB)
Title: Improved motor vehicle safety barrier mounting
Inventor: GIUMELLI MARK ANTHONY
IPC: B60R21/06
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A improved form of attachment for a motor vehicle safety screen assembly which includes a screen having a perimeter frame (12) of tubular metal and an infill panel (13) extending between the perimeter frame members, and a plurality of metal securing straps (15) which are connected to the frame (12) of the screen by means of connector brackets (20) each mounted on a bush (22) which is fitted on a respective frame member of the frame (12), wherein each of the brackets (20) can be rotated about the axis of their associated bush (22) to positions on opposites sides of the screen. The bushes (22) are made of two hinged portions which can be opened to facilitate attachment to the frame member and then subsequently closed and clipped together.
Patent GB-2418117-A (GB)
Title: Relay device and server, and port forward setting method
Inventor: YOKOMITSU YASUSHI
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a relay device capable of performing dynamic port forward setting to open a port even if performing a connection in two stages and being connected to a network and a port forward setting method, and relates to a router for relaying a data packet which has such a structure as to comprise a control portion for giving a port forward setting request to an upper router 2 to perform the port forward setting of the upper router 2 and to relate port forward setting for a CP4 to port forward setting of a router upon receipt of the port forward setting request from the CP4 when a WAN side I/F portion is connected to an internet 1 through the upper router 2 and a LAN side I/F portion is connected to the CP4.
Patent GB-2417557-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for processing of lc-ms or lc-ms/ms data in metabonomics
Inventor: CASTRO-PEREZ JOSE
IPC: G01N30/78
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: A method of reducing a set of collected LC-MS or LC-MS/MS data such that true chromatographic and MS peaks are identified for use in Metabonomics is disclosed. The identified peaks are used to create a list of LC/MS, GC/MS, DIOS-MS or MALDI-MS signals and responses for a batch of samples which appear in a Master Entity List. The samples in the Master Entity List. The samples in the Master Entity List are then subjected to isotope de-clustering and adduct removal prior to chemometrics being applied to automatically identify biomarkers. An LC-MS/MS or LC/MS, GC/MS, DIOS-MS or MALDI-MS acquisition list is generated for the signals identified as responsible for the PLS-DA or PCA separation. The LC or GC retention time, exact mass and MS/MS spectrum may be compared to databases of known compounds and identified compounds associated with biological parameters may be stored in a new compound database.
Patent GB-2433559-A (GB)
Title: Liquid lubricant distribution apparatus
Inventor: TURNER NEIL
IPC: F16N7/18
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: Apparatus for distributing a liquid lubricant, such as oil, within a rotary device comprises a collar 70 for attachment to a rotatable shaft or rotor 30 of the device and at least one member 80 for contacting a surface of the lubricant 65 contained within a lubricant reservoir, wherein the at least one member 80 is deformable so that it deflects upon contact with the lubricant 65 contained in the reservoir. In use the liquid lubricant 65 is transferred from the reservoir to the at least one member 80 and is then thrown therefrom towards the apparatus to be lubricated such as bearing or gears. The member may be in the form of a frusto-conical skirt (fig 9) or alternatively a plurality or wires, threads or lines 80. The apparatus is preferably formed from metal, plastic or fabric.
Patent GB-2422254-A (GB)
Title: Electrical contact with intermediate element
Inventor: QUILLET THIERRY
IPC: B64D47/00
Filed: 2005-12-30
Abstract: An electrical contact for a cable 3 has a contact element 2 and an intermediate element 8. The intermediate element has a rigidity similar to that of the contact element and a coefficient of expansion similar to that of the cable core, which is of a different material from the contact element. For example, the contact element may be of copper, the intermediate element of beryllium copper and the cable core aluminium. The intermediate element has one or more commutator risers (longitudinal flexible arms) 12, either bent out to contact the contact element (Fig 2b) or bent in to contact the cable core (Fig 2a). The connector may be crimped at 15. The arrangement is suitable for use on aircraft.
Patent GB-2425097-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorbing structure for a vehicle instrument panel
Inventor: CAPPABIANCA DOUGLAS MICHAEL
IPC: B60R21/00
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: A lower instrument panel assembly (10) for an automotive vehicle includes a compartment surround (14) mounted within a vehicle instrument panel (12), a compartment mounted within the compartment surround and an energy absorbing structure (18) mounted between the compartment surround and a member reaction surface (20) within the vehicle, the energy absorbing structure (18) being aligned between the member reaction surface (20) and the compartment surround (14) of the lower instrument panel assembly. The energy absorbing structure may be generally solid, made from a foam material, or hollow and include a plurality of structural ribs therein. The energy absorbing structure may also be integrally formed with a substrate layer (28 figure 4) of the instrument panel.
Patent GB-2425499-A (GB)
Title: Working a surface in a fluid bath
Inventor: RUPP WOLFGANG
IPC: B24B37/04
Filed: 2006-04-10
Abstract: A method of grinding, lapping, honing or polishing a surface of a workpiece 2 by immersing a contact area between the workpiece 2 and a tool 3.1 in a bath 9 of working fluid 10 and then working the surface of the workpiece 2 using the tool 3.1 at the contact area. Flow of working fluid 10 into the contact area is assisted by ducts in the tool (203.9, Fig. 4) and by interrupting working and moving the tool 3.1 away from the workpiece 2. The working fluid 10 is circulated within the bath 9 by means of an agitator 13 located therein. During working the bath 9 is moved either in response to tool movement or in synchronicity therewith. Preferably the workpiece 2 lies between two tools 3.1 and 4.1. After working has been completed the working fluid 10 is at least partly replaced with a cleaning fluid. The method may be used to make LCD masks.
Patent GB-2423117-A (GB)
Title: A security lock arrangement
Inventor: O'NEILL DANIEL MAURICE
IPC: E05B15/00
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: A security lock arrangement (10) includes a carrier (40) to be mounted on a wing member. At least one latch bolt (28-34) is displaceably arranged relative to the carrier (40) between a retracted, unlocked position and an extended, locked position. An urging means (60) acts on the at least one latch bolt (28-34) for urging the latch bolt (28-34) to its extended, locked position. A drive means is mounted on the carrier (40) for driving the at least one latch bolt (28-34) at least into its refracted position against the action of the urging means (60). A displacement mechanism is interposed between the drive means and the at least one latch bolt (28-34), the displacement mechanism comprising a cam member (64) rotatably driven by the drive means, the cam member (64) acting on a follower of the at least one latch bolt (28-34), the cam member (64) having a maximum throw when the at least one latch bolt (28-34) is proximate its retracted position.
Patent GB-2440722-A (GB)
Title: Heated breathing apparatus
Inventor: UPPAL RIZWAN
IPC: A62B9/00
Filed: 2006-11-06
Abstract: A high altitude hypoxia and hypothermia protection device has a hollow conduit 1 attached with flexible and adjustable support 2 through eyeglass frame 3 or alternatively independent means to be held in front of nose and has heating filament coil mesh inside 4 getting heated up upon receiving electric supply 7 from battery source 8 through wires 6 and switching mechanism turning coil on and off with inspiration and expiration 9, respectively. The microprocessor controlled sensors for oxygen saturation 10 and automatic respiratory phased controlled switch mechanism with microprocessor 11 can additionally help to turn the device on and off with respiratory phases and can replace the switch 9 at the conduit 1. So upon inspiration the device turns on resulting in filament coil mesh 4 inside conduit 1 getting heated up suddenly, resulting in cold atmospheric air 12 getting warm 13 which enters the lungs 14 from where it is conducted to all parts of body through blood leaving lungs circulation 15 and to carry it to peripheral tissuel6. Where it brings two fold effect 17, one warms peripheral tissue 18 leading to prevention from hypothermia induced damage 19 and secondly shifts the oxygen Hemoglobin dissociation curve to right 20 which results in more oxygen delivery to tissues and cells 21 thus preventing from hypoxic damage and enhances the ventilatory efficiency.
Patent GB-2429528-A (GB)
Title: Handling of static corrections in multiple prediction
Inventor: MOORE IAN
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: A method 500 of seismic data processing includes improving the continuity of the primary events in an original seismic dataset, previously rendered discontinuous by anomalies related to changes in the subsurface over the acquisition time of the survey, to create a continuous seismic dataset 510. This primary correction may correct for tidal statics, water velocity correction or elevation statics. At least the first order multiples of the original seismic dataset are predicted from the continuous seismic dataset 520. The predicted multiples and one of the original seismic dataset or the continuous seismic dataset are deterministically matched 530 and a difference data set is formed 540. This involves applying corrections derived from the primary correction (e.g. the inverse of the primary correction) to one or both of the datasets being matched. Also disclosed is a method of processing seismic data which comprises determining a primary correction for a given type of static anomaly and deriving a multiple correction from the same information used to derive the primary correction. The data upon which the method operates may be acquired in either a land or marine survey and may be two-dimensional, three-dimensional, or four-dimensional.
Patent GB-2440960-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic imaging of an elongate device penetrating an object under investigation
Inventor: SIMONETTI FRANCESCO
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: An ultrasonic imaging apparatus, especially for medical imaging, comprises an ultrasonic array 200. An elongate device 100 (e.g. biopsy needle, endoscope, catheter) penetrates an object 300 to be investigated. An ultrasonic transducer 110 connected to the non-penetrating end of the elongate device 100 generates ultrasonic waves 150. The elongate device 100 acts as a waveguide for the ultrasonic waves, which propagate along the elongate device and are radiated from the tip of the elongate device 100 into the investigated matter 300. The radiated ultrasonic waves R are detectable by the array 200 regardless of the relative orientation of the array 200 and the elongate device 100. The ultrasonic waves R radiated by the elongate device 100 may be distinguished from echoes of the ultrasonic waves emitted by the array 200 by arranging for the two different waves to be transmitted at different times or by using two different frequencies.
Patent GB-2441755-A (GB)
Title: Bistable compressible container with integral locking means
Inventor: GOTT TONY
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A compressible container 2 is convertible between an expanded state and a collapsed state. The container 2 consists of a body formed from a ductile material having a plurality of body sections 28 joined together by flexible joints. In the expanded state the rigidity of the ductile material holds the plurality of body sections 28 apart so that a volume encompassed by the body is maximized, and in the compressed state the plurality of body sections 28 are folded together so that the volume encompassed by the body is reduced. It is preferred that in the compressed state the rigidity of the material holds the plurality of body sections 28 folded together; hence the container 2 is bistable. The container 2 may further include a locking mechanism 40 to lock together the folded plurality of body sections 28 in the compressed state. Preferably the locking mechanism 40 comprises a groove/ ridge lock 44,46 (snap fit). Independent claims directed towards a mould capable of forming such a container 2 are also present. Preferably the container 2 is in the form of a bottle.
Patent GB-2442287-A (GB)
Title: Categorisation of data using multiple categorisation engines
Inventor: SANDLER ERIC ZIGMUND
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: A method for categorising an input data object e.g. web pages using a plurality of different categorisation engines, including the steps of: each categorisation engine calculating a score for the input data object for a plurality of categories; and categorising the input data object based at least in part on the calculated scores. The categorisation engines may include a Bayesian engine, a support vector machine, or a statistical engine.
Patent GB-2446809-A (GB)
Title: Controlling flow into the combustion chamber of an Otto-cycle internal combustion engine
Inventor: GILL MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F02D9/12
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: An Otto cycle i.c. engine 10 has at least one combustion chamber 14 with at least one inlet 18 and at least one outlet 20. A control valve 28 is arranged upstream of the inlet(s) 18 to enable the flow cross-section to be changed, eg its inlet opening 52 may be larger than its outlet opening 54. The control valve 28 may comprise an inner member 58 fixed inside a housing body 50 to define an annular flow path 62, offering less resistance to airflow, which can be shut off by a small axial movement of an annular ring 74 which is slidable in a gap 70 between ferromagnetic pole pieces 64,66 in the inner member 58. A fuel injector 29 may be provided in the control valve 28. A control unit 94 receives signals from an engine operating position sensor 90 and an engine power control 92, eg accelerator pedal, and sends control signals to the control valve 28 so that the operation of the control valve 28 is synchronised with the engine cycle operation and is dependent upon the engine power control output. The control unit 94 may deactivate one or more combustion chambers, the deactivated chambers being changed from one cycle to the next to reduce cooling of the deactivated chambers.
Patent GB-2438746-A (GB)
Title: Network connector having a plurality of contacts wherein two contacts cross over one another
Inventor: LIN YEN-LIN
IPC: H01R24/58
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A network connector is provided with an insulation base 20 provided in a front face thereof with a socket 21 for insertion of a plug (not shown) on a network electric line, and a contact module 30 is inserted in the insulation base. The contact module has eight contacts 31 which are extended out of a printed circuit board 32. The tail ends of the contacts remote from the circuit board are laid out according to a sequence from a first one to an eighth one of the gold-plating contacts in the socket to form a contact area B1 for electrically connecting a plug on a network electric line. The fourth and fifth contact cross over each other at an area between the contact area and the circuit board, this forms offsetting action on positive and negative electric charges of noisy signals between the crossing area and the circuit board to enhance transmitting performance of said network connector. The contacts 31 may be gold plated and supported by a spring supporting surface 351. The circuit board may provide balancing and compensation of signals.
Patent GB-2438763-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for displaying an enlarged image
Inventor: LAFF STEVEN
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2005-12-30
Abstract: A method and system for displaying an enlarged image on a display The display is configured to be connected to a device that generates a user interface (27) in which a user may control a position of a cursor (28). The method can include providing a first image 52), providing an enlarged version of the first image (54), and displaying the first image at a first location on the display. The method can also include determining a position of a cursor (28) and, if the position of the cursor (28) overlaps with the location of the first mage (52), determining a portion (214) of the enlarged version of the first image (54), where the portion of the enlarged version of the first image (54) is determined based on the position of the cursor (28). The method can further include displaying the portion of the enlarged version of the first image (54) at a second location on the display (212).
Patent GB-2451502-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for direct digital synthesis
Inventor: SANDE FRANK VAN DE
IPC: G06F1/03
Filed: 2007-08-02
Abstract: A circuit for direct digital synthesis comprises a phase generator (PGM) arranged for being fed with a phase generator input signal, a phase-to-amplitude converter (PACM) arranged for being fed with a phase from the phase generator and for generating a carrier wave output, whereby the phase generator input signal, the phase from the phase generator and the carrier wave output are vector signals. The elements of the vector signals represent a polyphase decomposition of the vector signals.
Patent GB-2440819-A (GB)
Title: Use of non-toxic surfactants in oilfield applications
Inventor: CHEN YIYAN
IPC: C09K8/70
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: An oilfield treatment method is given that uses fluids that contain surfactants used as foamers and/or viscosifiers such that the fluids pass the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board Directive 27 requirements for low toxicity to certain bioluminescent bacteria, the Microtox (RTM) test. Such fluids may be used in oilfield treatments, for example drilling and stimulation, near fresh water aquifers. The surfactants are certain non-ionic surfactants that are not aromatic, or certain amphoteric surfactants (that can be neutral), or certain zwitterionic surfactants, (in which both positive and negative charges are present in a single molecule so that the whole molecule is neutral). The surfactants may be betaines.
Patent GB-2459240-A (GB)
Title: Video conferencing apparatus for delivering services such as mail services
Inventor: EDWARDS ROBERT GILMORE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: An apparatus for providing multi services especially postal services comprises means for video conferencing using Internet protocols (e.g. VoIP) to allow person to person communication. The apparatus may have means for sorting, filing and collating mail, parcels. The apparatus may have an internal mechanism which rotates as a filing system in response to a key stroke. The apparatus may be solar powered. The apparatus may have multiple screens to display advertisements. The following services may be offered: prepayment facilities for utilities and media, telephonic and broadband content services and sales along with financial banking and credit cards sectors, public transportation, national lottery gaming sales service solutions, bills payment facilities for leading industries sectors of national transport, government, charities, education, and business, ticketing service, currency service, safe vault service, ATM services. The apparatus may have X-ray imaging in order to detect dangerous items. The apparatus may utilise biometric means for allowing secure access to services. The apparatus may also form part of a mail tracking system which includes the use of GPS bar code tracking. The mail may be tracked from pickup to delivery.
Patent GB-2440470-A (GB)
Title: Devices and methods for sample collection and analysis
Inventor: DAI JIELIN
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2007-10-29
Abstract: The present invention provides devices, methods, and kits for the collection of a solid or semi-solid sample and analysis for the presence, absence, or quantity of an analyte. The invention provides a collection slide having a first card and a second card. The first card has a sample collection area. The first and second cards have orifices allowing the passage of fluid through the sample collection area, and the cards are hingeably connected to each other. The invention also provides an assay device having a housing with a test element, a results window, and a docking area for receiving and engaging the collection slide. In one embodiment the collection slide and device can be used to detect the presence of fecal occult blood (human hemoglobin) in a stool sample. Many other embodiments are described herein.
Patent GB-2446906-A (GB)
Title: Decoration panel comprising plurality of reflection portions
Inventor: KORECHIKA KOJI
IPC: B60R13/04
Filed: 2007-11-14
Abstract: A decoration panel 10 comprises a transparent, plate-shaped base member 11 having a plurality of reflection portions 12 continuously formed in an arbitrary arrangement over either a front face 11a on which light 13 impinges, or over a rear face (11b, Fig. 2) opposite the front face. The reflection portions each have a boundary surface (12a, Fig. 2) for reflection, interference and diffraction of incident light to produce random changes in the brightness of reflected light. Through a change in at least one of the direction of incident light relative to the base member, a viewing point in relation to the base member, and the position of the base member in relation to the incident light or viewing point, irregular changes occur in the brightness of reflected light and chromatic aberrations are produced. The boundary surfaces may be three-dimensionally concave and have shapes determined through addition of a 1/f fluctuation function to a basic shape. The basic shape may be triangular (Fig. 1), trapezoidal (Fig. 5), hemispherical (Fig. 8), hemi-elliptical-spherical (Fig. 11) or wavy.
Patent GB-2456154-A (GB)
Title: Smoke Detector Cover
Inventor: BISHOP PAUL DAVID
IPC: G08B17/10
Filed: 2008-01-04
Abstract: A smoke detector cover A comprising an attachment means B for attaching the unit to a smoke detector head and a tassel C hanging down from the bottom of the cover to act as a visual warning. The cover and tassel are preferable of high-visibility material.
Patent GB-2447134-A (GB)
Title: Electric stove with detachable bottom board
Inventor: SUNG HSIEN SHAN
IPC: F24C7/04
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: A casing 1 for an electric stove, cooking ring or hob has an annular frame 10 covered by a face panel 33, a heater 31 being attached to the frame 10 adjacent the face panel 33 and an air convection means 13, e.g. a fan located on one side of the frame, a control means 32 for the heater is removably attached to a bottom panel 20, which is itself removably attached to the frame by at least one connector 50. This may assist in maintenance or repair. The air convection means may have a grid 12 covered by a mesh or net 14 in an opposite side of the frame to the fan 13. The bottom board 20 may be fully detachable from the frame (figure 2a), or may be hingedly attached to it (figure 2b) and the connectors 50 may be located on the frame (figure 3b) or on the bottom board (figure 3a). There may be a plurality of heating elements (figure 4) and associated control circuits, each of which may be mounted on a separate detachable board 20. The board 20 may have a U-shaped trough (25 figure 5) to accommodate the control means 32, which may be screwed onto the board.
Patent GB-2463094-A (GB)
Title: Concrete post and gravel board paint protection system
Inventor: BRAY KEVIN MICHAEL
IPC: B05B12/20
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: A concrete post and gravel board paint protection system comprises two pieces of flexible moulded plastic that attach to the post (figure 2) and gravel board (figure 1). Both pieces may have tapered edges. The pieces facilitate masking up posts and covering the ground to keep the paint off vulnerable plants.