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Patent GB-2415924-A (GB)
Title: A filter apparatus
Inventor: ANDERSON ROBERT IRVINE
IPC: B01D39/08
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: A filter apparatus comprises a first row 46 of two or more perforated tubes arranged inside and in contact with at least one knitted sleeve 50 wherein the tubes are arranged side by side in contact with one another. The perforated tubes may be rigid or semi rigid and can be formed from a mesh defining a plurality of apertures constructed from interlocking strings. Preferably non-absorbent materials such as plastic or metal may be used to form the perforated tubes which may be mounted in a supporting frame 54 within a housing (2, Fig 1). The filter apparatus may be used to remove moisture and airborne contaminants from air required for ventilation or cooling purposes. Advantageously there is very little pressure drop when the filter apparatus is contaminated with high levels of filtered particles and remains effective for longer periods.
Patent GB-2404397-A (GB)
Title: Sealing expandable tubing
Inventor: ELLINGTON PETER
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for sealing a connection between expandable tubulars both pre and post expansion. In one embodiment a method of sealing a connection between expandable tubulas in the form of sections of an expandable liner 10 is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of connecting a first expandable tubular in the form of a first section 22 of the liner 10 and a second expandable tubular in the form of a second section of the liner 10. A seal 26 is located between radially overlapping portions 28, 30 of the liner sections 22, 24, and the seal 26 is configured to maintain sealing between the liner sections 22, 24 both pre and post expansion. Also disclosed are a seal adapted to swell on exposure to an activating fluid, an apparatus and method where the seal is provided by the elastic recovery of part of one tube relative to the other post expansion of both tubes and a further apparatus and method where, during expansion of both tubes, relative movement between the tubes brings the connecting portions into sealing engagement.
Patent GB-2416517-A (GB)
Title: An inkjet printer cartridge refilling machine and method of operation thereof
Inventor: FLETCHER DAVID RICHARD
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: An inkjet printer cartridge refilling machine (1) is provided comprising first mounting means (18, fig 2) on which an empty printer cartridge can be mounted, nozzle means (12, fig 2) adapted to extend into the printer cartridge and deliver ink to the printer cartridge, a second mounting means (23, fig 2) adapted to releasably mount a cassette (29, fig 3A) containing ink of the specific type and volume required to refill the empty printer cartridge, the arrangement being such that the cassette (29, fig 3A), when mounted on the machine (1), is connected to the nozzle means (12, fig 2), the machine (1) being operative to deliver ink from the cassette (29, fig 3A) to the printer cartridge to refill the printer cartridge. A method of refilling an ink cartridge, and an ink cassette are also provided.
Patent GB-2419091-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated mirror support unit
Inventor: GAUNCE PAUL
IPC: A47G1/02
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: A wall-mountable mirror support unit 120 including at least one box 130 having a rear face (131, fig 5) attachable to a wall. A light permeable cover 134 extends over and seals the front of the box to prevent the ingress of water or dirt therein. The box contains at least one light 136 and associated circuitry therein. The support unit includes means 143, 144 to enable a mirror 110 having light-permeable regions 112 to be attached thereto over the front of the box so that the light emitted by the or each light is transmitted through the light permeable cover and the light permeable regions of the mirror.
Patent GB-2407890-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic configuration of PCI Express links
Inventor: MCAFEE MARTIN
IPC: G06F13/36
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: A method and circuitry for dynamically reconfiguring the links of a PCI Express bus. A computer system has been initially configured with PCI Express bus links to various endpoints, using the scaling features of the PCI Express standard. During operation of the computer system, the status of the endpoints is detected, such as whether the endpoints are populated and how much bandwidth the endpoints need, and unused links (or unused portions of links) are switched to other endpoints. Link configuration controller 27 detects the status of slots A and B. Switches 25 and 26 switch link B to the appropriate slot accordingly.
Patent GB-2409428-A (GB)
Title: System and method for producing multi-colour polymeric components
Inventor: SROKA JEROME J
IPC: B29C41/52
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A system (76 figure 7) and method 28 for producing a polymeric component i.e. an automotive instrument panel comprising two different colours comprises a split mould (10 figure 1 and 45 figure 3) which has a coloured coating (50 figure 3a) applied to the first piece 46 and (12 figure 1) of the mould whilst it is separated from the second piece 48 and (14 figure 1) of the mould. The two mould pieces are then brought together and a coating (52 figure 3b) having a second colour is applied to the second mould piece. A bonding material 54 is then sprayed onto the two coatings thereby forming a skin which forms an integrated structure (56 figure 4). The skin may be further processed by applying structural urethane foam to create an automotive interior component having two different colours. Later embodiments relate to a method where the coloured polymeric coatings are sprayed onto the mould and a system for producing a multi-coloured component using robotic spray arms (82, 84, and 86 figure 7) to spray the coloured polymeric coating.
Patent GB-2405733-A (GB)
Title: Multiple channel ballast and networkable topology and system including powerline carrier applications
Inventor: MOGILNER RAFAEL
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: Control systems and method for independent control of power systems, particularly lighting network branches, and separate control of individual branch components. Multi-branch systems comprise independently controllable branches that intercommunicate via PLC communications. In each branch, components such as ballasts, local control units, sensors, actuators, and repeaters, may exchange commands and queries independently of a branch remote control unit (BRCU). Alternatively, a BRCU may manage or arbitrate communication, or interact with other BRCU's, other control units and external management systems. Ballasts include a multi-channel ballast that enables close-loop control of individual fixtures, or of individual dimmalbe or non-dimmable lamps within a fixture. The close-loop control is facilitated by sampling circuits/sensor co-located with each controlled fixture or lamp. All controllers are preferably implemented using an integrated digital controller. The PLC communication is preferably carried out by direct spread spectrum method that eliminate side lobes from a cross-correlation function, using an anti-collision protocol.
Patent GB-2421156-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining session across network address/port translation firewall in the event of an address change with a session manager
Inventor: ZETTERLUND JERKER
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: Voice over IP and multimedia sessions can use session controllers. These can be thought of as comprising a back to back user agent (B2BUA) [10] dealing with SIP message and a media proxy (MP) [20] dealing with the media stream. SIP allows clients [40] to change their address/port during a session. This would result in a change in the external address presented by the network address/port translation firewall (NAPT) [30]. The B2BUA will be informed of the address change by SIP. If it instructs the MP to immediately latch to the new address packets already in transit with the old address may cause the MP to latch back to that old address. The B2BUA therefore instructs the MP to "re-latch" whereby it continues to use the old address until it detects packets using a new address, at which point it re-latches to this new address.
Patent GB-2405430-A (GB)
Title: Expandable centralizer for downhole tubulars
Inventor: BENNETT RICHARD M
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: Centralizers made of a non-metallic material in a variety of styles are placed on the exterior of tubing or casing prior to expansion. The compliant nature of such material, when put into service in a centralizer for tubulars to be expanded prevents scoring the pipe on the way downhole. Scratches or scores of the pipe can be the location of stress fractures on expansion. Additionally, the resilient nature of the centralizers prevents them from adding significantly to the required expansion force and allows them to act as seals against channeling in the cemented annular space after expansion.
Patent GB-2421776-A (GB)
Title: Table joint
Inventor: LIN SHIH-MING
IPC: A47B13/02
Filed: 2004-12-30
Abstract: A table joint includes at least one base (10) having at least one slot (11) and at least one hole(12). A locating member (30) is provided which is engageable with the hole (12). A support bar (20) having a groove (21) near an end is locatable in the slot (11) and fixed by the locating member (30) passing into the hole (12) and engaging the groove (21).
Patent GB-2425231-A (GB)
Title: Holding dock for portable electronic devices
Inventor: WENG SHIH-HSIUNG
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: A holding dock 1 for portable electronic devices has a seat 11 to hold a portable electronic device 3. It includes a body 7 braced by the seat 11, a depressible portion or element 3 jutting out of the surface of the body, being mounted under a biasing means to be movable towards the interior of the body 7 when subject to a compression force. The depressible portion or element is normally extended outwards from the body 7 by the biasing means providing an elastic force when compression force is absent. The portion or element 9 has a pair of transmission mechanisms 15, engaged with two sides to be driven and rotated by compression, and a pair of arms 17 which have an arched gear rack 17a on one end and the other end coupling with a speaker 5a and 5b. The arched gear rack has one end engaging with the transmission mechanisms. Hence by turning the transmission mechanisms, the speakers are driven and moved between a stowed and deployed position, and vice versa.
Patent GB-2409773-A (GB)
Title: Low profile slot or aperture antenna using backside fed frequency selective surface
Inventor: LYNCH JONATHAN J
IPC: H01Q15/00
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: A low profile, wide band gap antenna having a high impedance surface (10), the high impedance surface (10) includg a conductive plane (14) and an array of conductive elements (12) spaced from the conductive plane (14) by a distance which is no greater than 10% of a wavelength of an operating frequency of the antenna structure. The conductive plane (14) has an opening (20) therein which is driven by an antgenna driving element (22) adjacent the opening in the conductive plane (14).
Patent GB-2443011-A (GB)
Title: A seed encasement method
Inventor: MCKENZIE DAVID LAWRENCE
IPC: A01C1/06
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: A seed encasement method comprises taking a seed and removing the outer skin by scarification, applying an adhesive layer to the scarified seed and applying a first coating layer comprising a mixture of ground refined clay and fine grade volcanic rock (pumice) over the adhesive layer. A second coating layer comprising a porous material and a small amount of absorbent crystals is then applied over the first coating layer, before the coated seed is dried. A final coating layer comprising a mixture of ground refined clay and fine grade volcanic rock (pumice) is then applied. The second coating layer may comprise Potash or rock Phosphate mixed with a suitable organic inclusion. The final coating layer may also include a solution of molasses. The coating of the seed helps nutritional diet values of the plant grown from the seed and helps to eradicate infestation during early establishment of seed growth.
Patent GB-2416306-A (GB)
Title: Photo-electric air purifying disinfector
Inventor: YUEN JOHN SE-KIT
IPC: F24F8/30
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: The photo-electric air purifying disinfector comprises a turbine extractor 14 which draws air into the housing, a washable filter screen 10 filters out airborne impurities. It then utilizes an activated carbon filter 11 to filter out airborne bacteria and germs. The bacteria which are capable of passing through the activated carbon filter are eliminated by extreme-UV light emitted by UV light tubes 28. A negative ion generator is used to boost the level of anions in the air before being discharged. The negative ion generator comprises a cathodic high-voltage output that is discharged via a carbonised fibre 16. The disinfector may also include a foam rubber dust filter 12. The device may be used to treat air by utilising ultraviolet light or the negative ion generator, or in continuous simultaneous operation or in alternating cycling operations of the two treatment modes. A shield is provided to protect the user from the UV light. The UV tubes and filters are removable so that they may be replaced. The device may be used in homes, hospitals, offices, shops and transportation. An electrical circuit system for use in purifying indoor air and increasing the level of anions contained in the air comprising a negative ion circuit and a circuit which enables the emission of UV light at the wavelength of 253.7nm from an extreme-UV light tube is also claimed.
Patent GB-2431391-A (GB)
Title: Door hanging aid
Inventor: FOLAN STEPHEN
IPC: B62B1/26
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: A device for assisting with the installation of doors such as fire doors comprises uprights A carrying suction cups K and angle iron W for supporting the lower surface of a door, the angle iron being attached to lifting brackets U which may be raised or lowered to adjust the door position vertically by means of winding mechanisms I employing threaded rods within uprights A. Rack and pinion B, L may be used to adjust the door position laterally. An outrigger E may be provided to stabilise the device and wheels C, handle G and brakes H, 1 to manoeuvre the device. A shelf R and holster S may be used to carry tools and fasteners to hang the door.
Patent GB-2429684-A (GB)
Title: Electric vehicle with front wheel drive and human power
Inventor: GIBSON JOHN WILLOX
IPC: B62K5/05
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A personal transport vehicle consists of three wheels, two wheels 5 at the front and one wheel 10 at the rear. The space between the two front wheels 5 provides safe housing 4 for electric batteries, the electric drive motor, the gears and a differential. This is a battery powered rechargeable system with the addition of pedal power. It should provide safe affordable personal transport mostly running on battery power with pedal power as a backup with all the advantages of a bicycle needing much less leg power and a much steadier platform to travel on. It is also environmentally safe.
Patent GB-2414692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in engine emissions
Inventor: VIERKOTTER MARTIN
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: Apparatus for introducing ammonia into the exhaust pipe of a diesel IC engine whereby harmful NOx in the exhaust gasses may be selectively reduced using an SCR catalyst comprises a number of spaced hollow fins (1, 4) that extend laterally into the exhaust pipe and that are filled with a sintered material (5, 6) that defines a network of passageways extending within each fin (1, 4) from a lower inlet end (2) to an upper outlet end (3). The ammonia is produced in situ by feeding an aqueous solution of urea to the inlet end (2) of the fins, the urea thermally decomposing into, inter alia, ammonia during passage of the solution towards the outlet end (3), via the passageways, where the ammonia issues from the fins and is entrained by the exhaust gasses.
Patent GB-2418233-A (GB)
Title: Multi-tier chocolate fountain apparatus
Inventor: ESNAULT MICHEL
IPC: A47J37/10
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A fountain apparatus (10) for use with a flowable food media (FM) includes a recipient (24) for receiving the food media (FM) therein, an elongated post (62) and a conveyor mechanism (130). The post (62) defines first and second ends (64,66) thereof and a passageway (68) extending longitudinally there between. The conveyor mechanism (130) operatively connects to the post (62) for conveying the food media (FM) from the first end (64) toward the second end (66) through the passageway (68). A post mounting base (74) has a plurality of standoffs (80) connected to the recipient (24) and spaced apart form one another to define inlet openings (82) there between to allow the passageway (68) to be in fluid communication with the recipient (24). The mounting base (74) has a flange (86) interconnecting the standoffs (80) and a shoulder (84) to abuttingly support the post (62) thereon along with the flange (86) abuttingly supporting the post (62) there against.
Patent GB-2420385-A (GB)
Title: Control method and controller for a motor vehicle drive train
Inventor: MURRAY STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: There is described a controller for motor vehicle drive train comprising an engine and a continuously variable ratio transmission providing geared neutral, the controller serving to set demands for wheel torque and engine speed in dependence upon a driver input, characterised in that the controller is adapted to respond to input from the driver indicative of a requirement for an engine speed increase prior to vehicle launch by raising engine speed while implementing a reduced wheel torque strategy, and to subsequently raise wheel torque following input from the vehicle driver by which launch is initiated.
Patent GB-2431427-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding guard rail
Inventor: BATES ASHLEY
IPC: E04G5/14
Filed: 2006-05-15
Abstract: Guard rail unit for use with access structure, the guard rail unit comprising in use at least one upper safety rail <B>24a, 24b, 24c</B> extending between two vertical side elements <B>19</B>, each side element <B>19</B> carrying an upper retainer element <B>27a, 27b</B> and a lower retainer element <B>28b</B>, the lower retainer elements <B>28b</B> being spaced from the plane of the side elements <B>19</B>, each side element <B>19</B> carrying, between the retainer elements <B>27a, 27b, 28b</B> a support <B>30</B> extending in a plane which is at least as far from the plane of the side elements as is the lower retainer element <B>28b.</B> The support <B>30</B> may be in the form of a hook carrying a clamping element. The retainer elements may all be in the same plane parallel to that of the side elements and the support elements may extend to the same side of the plane of the side elements as the retainer elements. The support elements may extend in a plane which is further from the plane of the side elements than the retainer elements.
Patent GB-2440000-A (GB)
Title: Bath lift
Inventor: ROSSER GARY
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: A bath lift includes a chassis 20 for resting, in use, at the bottom of a bath, the chassis supporting a moveably mounted seat 26, the seat having a back supporting portion 26a and a seat portion 26b, and being moveable between raised and lowered positions by a lifting mechanism, and a pivot mechanism in operative connection to the seat so that the seat is pivotable at or close to its lowered position to backwardly rotate the back supporting portion and the seat portion from a substantially upright position to a reclining position in which both the back supporting portion and the seat portion are backwardly tilted.
Patent GB-2440148-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable vehicle barrier
Inventor: FORREST JOHN CHARLES MACINTOSH
IPC: E01F13/08
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: The vehicle barrier comprises at least one slab unit 7 which is rotatable about an axis 8 between raised and lowered positions, the slab being substantially balanced about the axis, and a resilient element 18 acting to raise the slab that is energised by the slab being moved to the lowered position. A locking system locks the slab in the lowered position until it is unlocked so that the slab is released and then rotates to the raised position under the influence of the resilient elements. The barrier preferably includes a channel 35 into which a part of the barrier rotates during deployment and which forms a vehicle entrapment element when the slab unit is in the raised position. The axis may not be centrally positioned relative to the slab unit which may include a counter-weight 24 to compensate. The resilient elements may be a compression or torsion spring. A lock 33 may be provided to secure the slab unit in the raised position. Also claimed is a method of operating a rotatable vehicle barrier.
Patent GB-2441374-A (GB)
Title: Method for optimized capacity estimation of a cellular communications network
Inventor: LUGIL NICO
IPC: H04W16/22
Filed: 2006-09-01
Abstract: A method for estimating the capacity of a cellular communications network. The methods comprising modeling an inner cluster of cells by applying random statistics, modeling an outer cluster of cells by applying a relative interference factor, calculating a total interference towards a center cell of the inner cluster, and using the calculated total interference to derive a number of mobile terminal users in the center cell.
Patent GB-2427245-A (GB)
Title: Lock mechanism
Inventor: MAPLE ALAN JAMES
IPC: E05B65/16
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: A power-controlled lock mechanism has a bolt (61) rotationally mounted in a housing (60) and having an end portion (76) projecting from the housing (60) with a ramp surface (77), an actuator (62) being arranged to rotate the bolt (61) between diametrically opposed first and second settings. A striker (67) is arranged for transverse movement with respect to the housing (60) so that an abutment surface (74) of the striker (67) may engage behind the bolt when the mechanism is in a locked setting, the striker (67) being mounted for movement generally parallel to the axial direction of the bolt (61) and spring urged towards the bolt. When the bolt is engaged with the abutment surface (74) of the striker (67), the lock may be released by rotating the bolt so that the ramp surface (77) thereof interacts with the striker, to move the striker against its spring force and release the bolt.
Patent GB-2428410-A (GB)
Title: Industrial cart
Inventor: FERNANDES ERIC X
IPC: B25H1/12
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: An industrial cart and methods of assembling an industrial cart. The industrial cart includes a base assembly having a base support surface for supporting an item, a wheel connected to the base and operable to support the cart for movement over ground, and a table assembly having a table support surface for supporting an item, the table being supported in vertical spaced relation from and being at least partially above the base assembly. At least one of the base assembly and the table assembly is provided by a frame assembly, the frame assembly including a body member providing the support surface, the body member having a length extending along an axis, the body member being formed of a non-metallic material, and a reinforcing member connectable to the body member, the reinforcing member extending along the axis, the reinforcing member being at least partially formed of a metal material.
Patent GB-2433634-A (GB)
Title: Alarm system for monitoring HVAC ducts to detect smoke
Inventor: BUTALLA FRED M III
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A control unit 12 is in two-way communication with an plurality of remote duct sensors 10 which can be placed in supply and return ducts of an HVAC-type fluid delivery systems. The control unit can communicate the sensor data and sensor status information to a remote test and display unit 18. The sensors may be in housings which have a visual indicator that can be controlled by the control unit as well as by the sensor circuitry.