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Patent GB-2447960-A (GB)
Title: Containers for food/drink at user-unfriendly temperatures
Inventor: SMITH AMANDA JANE
IPC: A47G19/02
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A container 1 for holding food/drink which is uncomfortably hot or cold to touch comprises one or more wall(s) having at least two sections: a first, upper section 4, having an internal surface for supporting food/drink; and a second, outer section 5 comprised solely of thermally insulating material(s). The cross-section of the first section 4 comprises a plurality of layers (6, 7, 8, 9) of composite materials, each of said layers comprising a mixture of a percentage of at least one thermally conducting material, and a percentage of at least one thermally insulating material. In a direction away from the internal surface of section 4, successive layers may increase from 5% ceramic to 20% ceramic and decrease from 95% metal/ceramic composite to 80% metal/ceramic composite. There may be raised ridges (11) extending around a raised rim part 3 of the second section. Section 5 may comprise a heat sensor capable of producing a warning signal. The container may be a plate, saucer, bowl, cup, mug or baking tray.
Patent GB-2436748-A (GB)
Title: Framing System
Inventor: STEVENS MARK VICTOR
IPC: F16B5/07
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A framing system comprises a frame (25) and a support assembly (50) for connecting the frame (25) to an upper support assembly (26). The support assembly comprises an upper connector (55) and a lower connector (51) each having a substantially L-shaped form and comprising a web and a flange. The web of the upper connector (55) is configured for connection to the support structure (26) and the web of the lower connector (51) is connected to the frame (25). The flanges of the upper and lower connectors (55, 51) are connected to each other.
Patent GB-2438513-A (GB)
Title: Display basket assembly
Inventor: PERKS WILLIAM
IPC: A47F3/14
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: A collapsible basket (10) for displaying merchandise has an interlocking arrangement for use in assembling stackable baskets and a demountable basket. The basket comprises a central element (21) and removable side panels (14), in which the central element comprises front (11), back (12) and bottom (13) panels, and in which the basket further comprises side panel retaining means. The side panel (14) comprises a base hinge hook (23) and a side locking tab (30) which cooperate with locking plates (22, 25) placed on the central element (21). The side locking means are securely configured by a biasing force between the two adjacent panels (11, 12) of the central element (21).
Patent GB-2439178-A (GB)
Title: A device which provides for the axial movement of a drill bit
Inventor: REIMERS NILS
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: A device for a tool 1 for use in drilling with a rotary drill bit (4' fig 1), the purpose of the tool being to provide an axial movement 15 of the drill bit when the torque 14 exceeds a predetermined value. For this purpose the tool is made up of two cylindrical string parts 2 and 3 connected through guide elements and seals 5, 8, 10. The string parts 2 and 3 are interconnected through a rotationally rigid, axially movable toothing 9. Axial movement 15 is achieved when the pressure differential between an internal pressure 13 and an external pressure 22 generates a force across the differential area, between the periphery 16 of the string part 3 and the periphery 17 of the string part 2, which is greater than the pre-tensioned force of the spring 6.
Patent GB-2451669-A (GB)
Title: Folder with decorative button
Inventor: HUANG JAMES C
IPC: B42F13/00
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a file folder 1 with a decorative button 2. The button consists of a cover and a base and is attached to the string 3. Between the cover and base are placed protective and decorative lamella; the cover has a window, through which the decorative lamella can be viewed. Users can change the decorative lamella in the button base to identify and enhance the appearance of the folder. The button may be slidable on the string or may be mounted on the cover of the folder (fig 6).
Patent GB-2451905-A (GB)
Title: Pocket tool and key holder
Inventor: BERMAN LEE
IPC: A45C11/32
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A pocket tool (1) comprises a channel-section which is arranged to fit over the shank of a key (k) and has apertures formed in the proximal ends of two side walls thereof which register with the standard aperture formed in a key handle, enabling the tool to be linked to a key with a key ring (r) In use, the key can be unfolded from the tool until the root of the key shank bears against the base of the channel, so that leverage can be applied to a bottle opener portion (4)
Patent GB-2438565-A (GB)
Title: Method for production of biological organic material and culture vessel
Inventor: SAITO NAGAHIRO
IPC: C12N5/077
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a biological organic material in a liquid droplet comprising a culture medium composed of specified ingredient. The method comprises the steps of: providing a substantially spherical liquid droplet on a substrate in an unadhered state, the substrate preferably having such a water-repellent surface that the water contact angle becomes 150{ or greater; and culturing a biological organic material in the liquid droplet.
Patent GB-2445057-A (GB)
Title: A lotion dispenser and massager
Inventor: HILDITCH SHARON
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a device which dispenses serum onto the skin of a user, and which also provides a massage effect. It is particularly well suited to cosmetic use. The device comprises a housing 812 which is to be hand held and at least two massage head assemblies 824. A powered drive 846 is mounted by or in the housing and operatively coupled to the massage heads to cause them to execute a massage motion. Preferably, the massage motion is rotary. The device has at least one serum dispensing outlet and a pump mechanism, comprising a piston and a cylinder, arranged to draw serum from a reservoir and to dispense it through the dispensing outlet. A user-actuatable member, preferably formed by the massage head itself is movably mounted upon the housing and operatively coupled to the piston, so that by means of the user actuatable member the user can move the piston and so cause a dose of serum to be dispensed.
Patent GB-2454867-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent devices comprising bus-bars
Inventor: HATCHER MICHAEL
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A method for manufacturing an organic semiconductor device having a plurality of pixels, such as an electroluminescent display fabricated using organic light emitting devices (OLEDs), comprises: providing a substrate 302 comprising a patterned layer 308 of well-defining banks; depositing a first conductive material in the wells and over the well-defining banks, the first conductive material forming first electrodes 310 in the wells and bus-bars 312 over the well-defining banks with an electrical break therebetween; depositing an organic semiconductive layer 318 over the first electrodes in the wells; and depositing a second conductive material 320 over both the organic semiconductive layer and the bus-bars forming a continuous second electrode over the organic semiconductive layer and the bus-bars.
Patent GB-2455564-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring the friction of a surface.
Inventor: ROBINSON PHILIP J
IPC: G01N19/02
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: An apparatus 2 for measuring the grip of a subject surface, has a weighted member 4, means 8,10 e.g. a pulling mechanism and chord, for applying a force to move the weighted member 4 with respect to the subject surface, and means 12 e.g. a spring balance, for measuring the force applied to move the weighted member 4. The apparatus 2 has a surface assembly 6 having a test surface for contacting the subject surface and onto which weights (18, fig 3) of the weighted member 4 are applied. The surface assembly 6 has means to allow the test surface to be interchanged, and in another invention, the angle of orientation of the weighted member 4 with respect to the surface assembly 6 can be adjusted.
Patent GB-2445844-A (GB)
Title: Environmental operational analysis of datacentre
Inventor: ARTMAN PAUL T
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2008-01-09
Abstract: A system and method for conducting environmental operational analysis includes a planning tool 202 operable to enable selection of a system for use at a site. A thermal management processor 210, coupled to the planning tool 202, includes an input operable receive an attribute of a component of the system, and an output operable to output information that can be used to determine a CFD analysis 214. The thermal management processor can further include a CFD analysis input source operable to receive a CFD analysis to be presented in connection with the planning tool. The system enables configuration information, regarding a potential system selected by the user, to be accessed. The configuration information is used to generate thermal information, which is then used to conduct an environmental operational analysis.
Patent GB-2443150-A (GB)
Title: Children's washable paint
Inventor: HARRIS PHILLIP G
IPC: C09B67/00
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a washable paint comprising about 2.5 to 10 weight percent of a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight between 2,000 and 20,000, a water swellable clay in the amount of 0.5 to 1.5 weight percent; and a high molecular weight cellulosic thickener in the amount of about 1.0 to 2.5 weight percent, wherein the high molecular weight cellulosic thickener has a viscosity between 500 and 15,000 cps tested as a 2% by weight solution in water at 25{C using a Brookfield DV-II+ viscometer with a number 21 spindle and a speed of 2 rpm, and wherein the paint has a viscosity of between 5,000 and 50,000 cps tested on a Brookfield DV-II+ viscometer with a number 6 spindle at 10 rpm and 52{C.
Patent GB-2451953-A (GB)
Title: Detection of alpha-particle emitting isotopes
Inventor: CRAIG RICHARD A
IPC: G01T1/167
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: A system and method for detection of alpha particles generated by a test material 80 in proximity to a light atomic weight element 90 includes a neutron detector 124 that is configured to detect a rate of generation of neutrons produced by an (alpha, neutron) reaction between the test material and the light atomic weight element and at least one gamma-ray detector 120, 122 configured to measure a rate of generation of 511 keV gamma rays produced by an annihilation reaction triggered by a positron emission from a daughter product of the light atomic weight element. A comparator 50 is configured to compare the rate of generation of neutrons and the rate of generation of 511 keV gamma rays to infer the presence of a source of alpha particles within the test material when the rate of generation of neutrons corresponds with the rate of generation of 511 keV gamma rays. Two gamma-ray detectors 120, 122 arranged on opposite sides of the test material may be provided to allow coincident detection of two simultaneously generated and oppositely directed gamma rays produced by the annihilation reaction.
Patent GB-2454335-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a water-repellent coating on footwear
Inventor: COULSON STEPHEN
IPC: A43B7/12
Filed: 2008-10-28
Abstract: An item of footwear or a constructed upper for an item of footwear, has a polymeric coating formed by exposing the item of footwear to a pulsed plasma comprising a monomer. The monomer is preferably 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H - heptadecafluorodecylacrylate. Items of this type are protected from water.
Patent GB-2452461-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous compositions containing a hydrophobic material
Inventor: NARAYANAN KOLAZI S
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: An aqueous composition containing a hydrophobic material, and, more particularly, a water soluble matrix of a water soluble polymer and a water soluble surfactant, in the form of a complex, for stabilizing the hydrophobic material, as a nanoparticulate dispersion or emulsion. A delivery system for delivering bioactive hydrophobic materials as an aqueous nanoparticle dispersion of a water soluble matrix of polymer and a surfactant.
Patent GB-2452676-A (GB)
Title: Container closure with rupturable membrane and means for introducing an additive into the contents of the container
Inventor: FRUTIN BERNARD DEREK
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a closure device (10) which includes a fluid chamber (22) containing an additive such as a liquid. The closure device (10) is fitted to an opening in the neck (16) of a container (12), such as a bottle. The additive can be introduced and mixed into a liquid in the container (12) by operation of the closure device (10). The closure device (10) includes a cap member (20) having a fluid chamber closed by a membrane (39). The closure device also includes a housing (40) having a plug member (42) mounted for vertical movement relative to the cap member (20) as the cap member rotates relative to the housing (40). The cap member (20) is provided with a primary engagement means, such as an internal thread (30), which engages with a corresponding primary engagement means provided on the housing, such as an external thread (50), to allow the cap member (20) to be lifted relative to the housing (40) from a closed position in which the plug member is positioned below the membrane to an open position in which the plug member is raised relative to the cap member to rupture the membrane (39), thereby allowing the additive to pass from the fluid chamber (22) to the liquid in the bottle (12). The closure device (10) enables mixing of the additive and liquid in the bottle (12) without opening the closure in such a way as to allow the liquid to escape.
Patent GB-2467803-A (GB)
Title: A multi-carrier receiver produces a reliability estimate for each carrier and uses these in a ecoding process to mitigate narrowband interference
Inventor: ARMSTRONG DEAN
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: The invention concerns a receiver 2 for receiving multiple carrier signals such as OFDM signals. The receiver has estimation means 18 for forming individual reliability estimates of the reliability with which data from respective carriers is received. These reliability estimates form the basis of the soft inputs to a decoder 4 such as a Viterbi decoder. This allows the extent to which each carrier is affected by interference to be taken into account in the decoding process, so that less reliance will be placed on those carriers affected by interference. The receiver may be a UWB Multiband OFDM receiver and may be subjected to interfering signals from a co-located transceiver 3, such as a WLAN transceiver. The WLAN transceiver may inform the receiver of the frequencies it is going to use, allowing the receiver to deduce which of its carriers will be less reliable. Alternatively, the reliability estimates may be based on measurements of a signal quality metric.
Patent GB-2472225-A (GB)
Title: Hair straightening device with heated and cooled styling portion or portions
Inventor: COOMBES BRIAN
IPC: A45D1/04
Filed: 2009-07-29
Abstract: A hair straightening iron comprises at least one arm having a ceramic hot plate 2 for heating and straightening hair 6 and a thermo-electric cooling plate 1 that cools the hair once it has been straightened. The iron may further be provided with a heat sink 4 and vents 5. Preferably, the ceramic hot plate is smooth and the device comprises a pair of arms. In use the combination of at least one arm with a heating region and a cooling region reduces heat damage to hair being styled, sealing in moisture, such that the styled hair is kept straighter and shinier for longer than with conventional hair straightening irons.
Patent GB-2475099-A (GB)
Title: A photon source for producing entangled photons
Inventor: STEVENSON MARK RICHARD
IPC: H01L33/06
Filed: 2009-11-06
Abstract: A photon source comprising a quantum dot, electrical contacts configured to apply an electric field across said quantum dot and an electrical source coupled to said contacts. The electrical source is configured to apply a potential such that carriers are supplied to said quantum dot to form a bi-exciton or higher order exciton. The photon source further comprises a barrier configured to increase the time which a carrier takes to tunnel to and from said quantum dot to be greater than the radiative lifetime of an exciton in the quantum dot, the quantum dot being suitable for emission of entangled photons during decay of a bi-exciton or higher order exciton.
Patent GB-128597-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Raising Liquids.
Inventor: HIGGINSON JOSEPH
IPC: F02B1/00
Filed: 1917-07-11
Abstract: 128,597. Higginson, J., and Arundel, H. July 11, 1917. Direct air-pressure apparatus, non.automatic; valves for pressure fluid, actuation of; valves for pressure fluid, arrangement of; vacuum apparatus. -Apparatus for raising liquids, such as fuel for an internal-combustion engine, comprises a reservoir o connected by a pipe p to a vessel c, which is adapted to be connected bv a rotary valve a alternately to a source of suction and to the atmosphere or to a source of pressure greater than atmospheric. The liquid drawn into the vessel c is expelled to a vessel f, which has an overflow g and is under atmospheric pressure. The vessel c may be permanently connected to the atmosphere through a small hole in the cover, in which case the valve a would control the suction only. In another form, the vessel c has a non-return valve which is closed during the suction period by the inrush of air past it. The valve a may be operated by the engine &c. Specifications 12835/11, 20191/14, 11992/15, and 126,344 are referred to.
Patent GB-425854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the manufacture and production of compounds of the anthraquinone series
IPC: C07C225/34
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 2 : 3-Dichloranthraquinone is treated with ammonia, or primary or secondary amines, preferably in the presence of copper catalysts, whereby one or both chlorine atoms may be replaced by amino or substituted amino groups.  According to examples: (1) 2-amino-3-chloranthraquinone is formed by heating 2 : 3-dichloranthraquinone with a 5 per cent aqueous solution of ammonia at 230 DEG  C. in an autoclave in the presence of copper sulphate; (2) 2 : 3-diaminoanthraquinone is similarly formed with a 50 per cent ammonia solution at 205 DEG  C.; (3) 2-dimethylamino-3-chloranthraquinone is similarly formed with a 5 per cent aqueous solution of dimethylamine at 160 DEG  C.; (4) 2-p-toluido-3-chloranthraquinone is obtained by boiling 2 : 3 - dichloranthraquinone with p-toluidine, copper acetate, sodium acetate, and copper powder.  Specification 173,006, [Class 2 (iii)], is referred to.
Patent GB-177713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to plug connections for electric circuits
IPC: H01R13/453
Filed: 1921-04-05
Abstract: 177,713. Ostins, G. F., (trading as Hall & Co., J.). April 5, 1921. Plug couplings combinedwith switches. - A plug coupling comprises an oscillatory member e, provided with sockets j, and carrying movable contacts f adapted to coact with fixed contacts b on the base a. When the plug i is pushed into the sockets j, it rocks the member e so as to engage the contacts f with the contacts b, and when it is removed, a spring l disengages them. A third peg h<1> may engage an earthing socket m and simultaneously ensure correct polarity. Fig. 5 shows how the plug leads p may be gripped and connected to the respective plug members r.
Patent GB-1212256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cables and other electrical apparatus with a solidified fluid dielectric material
Inventor: NORRIS WILLIAM TOBIAS
IPC: H02K55/00
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,212,256. Insulating dynamo-electric machine conductors. GENERAL ELECTRICITY GENERATING BOARD. 27 May, 1969 [1 March, 1968], No. 10116/68. Heading H2A. [Also in Division H1] The dielectric an electrical motor or generator with conductors operated below 60 K is a fluid at room temperatures but solid at the operating temperature. Argon and/or nitrogen may be used as the dielectric, and mechanical supports of compatible material such as plastics or ceramics space the conductors when the dielectric is fluid. The dielectric may be introduced as a gas and solidified by a fluid helium cooling sytem.
Patent GB-108160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Diving Apparatus.
Inventor: PAPANASTASIOU ATANASIOS
IPC: B63C11/36
Filed: 1917-07-12
Abstract: 108,160. Papanastasiou, A. July 15, 1916, [Convention date]. Air locks; diving-chambers; divers, air supply for.-A diving-apparatus comprises inner and outer shells 11, 10, the inner shell forming a water chamber through which air is forced from the outer shell and from which air is passed to the outer shell through a tap 58 and pipe 59 and also through a tap 60 and perforated pipe 61, the latter pipe also supplying air to a tube 45. Suspension means 12 and a supporting-stand 13 are provided. Platforms 14, 15 with ladders 19, 20 surround the apparatus and a pivoted ladder 21 is provided for use when the apparatus is not resting on the sea bottom. The space between the shells is divided into compartments A, B, C, and air locks 30, 37, 41, 50, with outwardly opening doors, are provided. The compartment C is normally full of water and forms an ingress and egress chamber for the divers, and is provided with a trap door 39. A chamber 44 is provided for balancing. The tube 45 forms an escape way. A pump 49 forces air from the compartment B to the shell 11 and also air from a hose 47 through a hose 55 to the diver. A branch from the hose 55 has a perforated end inside the diver's unit to supply air thereto.
Patent GB-756478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to spinnerets for use in extruding filamentary material
Inventor: FREUD ANTON WALTER
IPC: D01D4/02
Filed: 1954-04-07
Abstract: <PICT:0756478/IV(a)/1> A spinneret suitable for melt-spinning artificial filaments comprises a plurality of series of orifices, the orifices of each series being situated on arcs A1, A2, &c. which diverge from a median line X of the spinneret.  The arcs are so spaced from each other, and the orifices so spaced along these arcs, that the neatest adjacent orifices on the same and neighbouring arcs are situated substantially equidistantly from each other, and the number of orifices in each series is so chosen that the outermost orifices of all the series lie equidistantly around the circumference of a circle C.  The design is also such that the arcs decrease in radius successively from the median line.  If desired, a series of equidistantly spaced orifices may also be disposed along the median line itself.  Specifications 533,304 and 740,921 are referred to.
Patent GB-162902-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the process of curing bacon and hams and reconditioning bacon and hams
IPC: A23B4/20
Filed: 1920-04-12
Abstract: 162,902. Philp, A. April 12, 1920. Preserving bacon and hams.-Bacon and hams to be cured or reconditioned are immersed in a mixture of glycerine and water, with or without salt and cochineal, or a similar mixture may be injected into them.