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Patent GB-2427593-A (GB)
Title: Folding roof for a motor vehicle
Inventor: HARDING JOHN
IPC: B60J7/14
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A motor vehicle 5 is disclosed having front and rear roof panels 6 and 7 which can be moved from in use to stowed positions to change the style of the motor vehicle from a two box style to a convertible or pick-up style. A stowage mechanism 30 for the rear roof panel 7 having two interlinked four bar linkages is disclosed which allows a small linear actuator 33 to produce the range of displacement required to stow the rear roof panel 7. The rear section of the roof is rotated forwards and moved down to lie between two rows of seats.
Patent GB-2430615-A (GB)
Title: Desk comprising cooling fan
Inventor: SHORE JOHN MARTIN LOVELL
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A work surface 1 housing a fan 4, a power supply, and a horn-shaped duct 3 between the fan and the surface, blowing onto items on the work surface in order to cool them, via flanges 5 to channel the air above. A number of independently positionable covers (3, Fig. 2) may be provided on rails (2, Fig. 2) to selectively restrict the air flow on the surface and increase the area of plain work surface.
Patent GB-2427719-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit with memory-less first-level page table
Inventor: BAKER DAVID CURETON
IPC: G06F12/10
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A system, suitable for mapping virtual memory to physical memory addresses, comprises a processor 100, a memory mapping module 106, a memory-less first-level page table 108 addressable by the processor, and a second-level page table 112 stored in memory 110 coupled to the processor. The second-level page table is addressable by at least one entry of the first-level page table. The memory-less first level page table 108 may be implemented as circuitry that is embedded within integrated circuit 100 which does not utilize external memory. The memory-less first level page table 108 may include first and second multiplexers (206, 216), logic gates and fixed address values (218), and a plurality of flip flop devices (210, 212, 214). Implementing the first-level page table in memory-less circuitry allows a significant amount of memory to be made available for other purposes.
Patent GB-2430856-A (GB)
Title: Vertically arranged plant containers
Inventor: HINTON JONATHAN NIGEL
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A series of plant containers mounted vertically on a stand 12 which may be freestanding or wall mounted. Each container has an integral trough 3. Water from the trough is conducted to the soil ball 1 through a capillary acting material wick 5. Excess water overflows through pipe 4 into a lower container, and eventually into a tank 8. From here water is conveyed using pump 10 to the uppermost container through a pipe 11. The level of water in the tank is controlled by a ballcock and valve 9.
Patent GB-2431655-A (GB)
Title: Antagonisation of anticoagulants
Inventor: PERCHUC ANNA
IPC: C07K7/08
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to new peptides of the general formula (I) <B>R<1>-(B<1>)m-(B<2>)n-Tyr-(B<3a>)o(-B<3b>)p-Asnq-Asnr-Tyrs-Leut-B<4>-(Pro)u-Phe-Abu-B<5>-(B<6>)v-R<2>```(I)</B> wherein R<1> represents hydrogen or (C1-C8)-acyl, R<2> represents OH, O-(C1-C8)-alkyl, NH2 or Ala-Asp-Pro-OH, B<1> to B<6> represent, independent of one another, a basic amino acid, such as arginine, homoarginine, lysine, ornithine, 2,4-diaminobutyric acid or 2,3-diaminopropionic acid m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,u,v represent, independent of one another, zero or 1, and their salts as well as pharmaceutical compositions characterized by containing a myotoxic phospholipase A2 (PLA2) or an other snake venom containing the common peptide sequence KKYKNNYLKPFCKK. The peptides and the pharmaceutical compositions can be used for the antagonisation of heparins, LMWH, pentasaccharide, danaparoid or other related anticoagulants. Reagent kits for in vitro analysis of blood or blood components are also described.
Patent GB-2420843-A (GB)
Title: Hand machine tool comprising a rotatable handle for controlling the speed of a motor
Inventor: CRAMER CHRISTOPH
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: A hand machine tool with a motor which is held in a housing 12 and a tool 16 which can be driven by the motor and has a handle 13, 14 and a switch 17 for turning the motor on and off, and for setting different speeds thereof, can be handled in a more reliable, convenient and intuitive manner through the possibility of gradually switching the switch by the handle which can be rotated from a starting position into an end rotational position, in particular about its longitudinal axis 15. The handle may be disposed longitudinally or transversely to the feed direction of the hand machine tool. The handle may be rotationally fixed and may also be rotationally adjusted in an indexing manner by means of indexing means (figure 2, 144, 146) comprising detents. Preferably, the handle is connected to the housing via vibration-damping elements 24.
Patent GB-2418813-A (GB)
Title: Method and program recording media for controlling seamless vertical roaming
Inventor: HAN SANG-WOO
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and program recording media for controlling seamless vertical roaming between a wireless local area network and a wireless wide area network in a personal communication unit.
Patent GB-2433675-A (GB)
Title: Routing and communications circuit design using high and low level network models
Inventor: ETTLE DAVID ROY
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A method of designing a network circuit for a telecommunications network includes storing first model data in a database representing a first model of the telecommunications network. The first model data defines network nodes and connections between network nodes in the telecommunications network. Second model data is received representing a second model of the telecommunications network. The second model data defines node groups, each representing a plurality of network nodes of the first network model, and interconnections between node groups, each representing connectivity between node groups in the first network model. The method involves searching the second model data to select a route from a start node group to an end node group, the route specifying a plurality of node groups connected by interconnections in the second network model; and searching the first model data to select a circuit from a node of the start node group to a node of the end node group. The circuit comprises a plurality of nodes connected by connections in the first network model. The nodes of the circuit are selected from the nodes of the node groups specified by the route. Also mentioned are methods of selecting routes by including potential connections, or airgaps, between nodes in which connectivity is possible but is not actually in place; selecting nodes for a route by use of filtering rules; and selecting routes based upon specification of a start point, an end point and at least one of a plurality of stored rules.
Patent GB-2427294-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for gathering market research data
Inventor: JENSEN JAMES M
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring exposure of participants in market research to predetermined products, for example, within a commercial establishment, are provided. The methods and systems employ portable monitors carried on the persons of the participants to gather product exposure data.
Patent GB-2418669-A (GB)
Title: Polyethylene wax, lost wax composition for precision casting containing same, and method for forming model for precision casting
Inventor: YODA MASAKI
IPC: C08F10/02
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a polyethylene wax defined by the following features (i)-(iv): (i) it is a polyethylene homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene and   a  -olefin having 3-20 carbon atoms; (ii) the ratio of the weight-average molecular weight (Mw) to the number-average molecular weight (Mn) (Mw/Mn) according to GPC is 1.7-4.0; (iii) the softening point is not - than 125{C; and (iv) the penetration hardness is not more than 15 dmm. Also disclosed are a lost wax composition for precision casting which contains such a polyethylene wax and a method for forming a model for precision casting which uses such a lost wax for precision casting.
Patent GB-2424679-A (GB)
Title: Telemetry system
Inventor: SINGH ANANT PAL
IPC: F16C19/00
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A telemetry system for predicting bearing failure of a differential bearing (56) including an inner race (52), an outer race (54), and a plurality of rolling elements positioned between the inner (52) and outer race (54). The system includes a measuring apparatus (70) comprising at least one of a strain gage and an accelerometer coupled to the differential bearing (56), a cable coupled to the measuring apparatus (70), wherein the cable is adapted for passage through a rotating component, and a transmitter coupled to the cable, wherein the transmitter is configured to transmit a plurality of signals from the measuring apparatus (70) to a remote location to facilitate predicting a failure of the differential bearing (56).
Patent GB-2420775-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for a blister pack
Inventor: TEDHAM MARTIN JOHN
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing comprising an upper cover 170 that is snap fitted to a lower cover 172 through central hub portions 174,176 respectively. The upper cover 170 has an anvil 178 that cooperates with a dispensing window 180 in the lower cover. Ordinarily, in an at-rest position, the anvil and window are not aligned but can be rotated into alignment against the action of a biasing spring. Upper and lower covers are provided with cooperating castellated portions 177,178 disposed concentrically with a hub and arranged such that when at rest the castellated portions prevent the two covers from being pushed towards each other. However, when the covers have been rotated to an alignment position the castellated portions cooperate to allow the covers to be pushed towards each other to effect a dispensing action. The blister pack is provided with an annular set of ratchet teeth which cooperate with flexible fingers on the cover such that when the covers are rotated the blister pack also rotates but does not return to its previous location thus ensuring it advances ready to dispense the next article.
Patent GB-2422465-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for dynamic application management in sub-sea well installations
Inventor: SOMOGYI TIBOR
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A method for updating a software of a sub-sea controller (31) located under the sea level. The sub-sea controller manages a plurality of tools in a sub-sea well. An application module (35) is downloaded into the sub-sea controller. The application module is executed using a virtual machine (36) implemented within the sub-sea controller.
Patent GB-2438847-A (GB)
Title: Mountings for vehicle side mirrors
Inventor: BROWN JAMES
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: A mounting 1 is provided for attaching a side mirror to a panel 6,8 of a vehicle. The mounting comprises fixing means 16-18 for securing the mounting to the panel and a plurality of projections 20,21 for insertion into associated apertures 22b, 23b in the panel to locate the mounting before it is secured to the panel.
Patent GB-2430837-A (GB)
Title: Preferred Contact Contact Group Centric Interface
Inventor: SHERRARD ANDREW
IPC: H04M1/72445
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: A preferred contact group centric interface for a communication device can be used to facilitate communications by a user. The user interface can be arranged to activate from a user's "home page" on the display, from an idle screen that is accessed after a timeout period expires, or any other appropriate mechanism that activates the preferred contact group centric experience. A user selects the preferred contact group from among an array of the user's contacts. Once the contact group is configured, a minimal number of navigation/selection features is necessary to activate any number of communication modes available to the contacts. The contact group is configured such that simple and quick navigation between the contact members is achieved. The contact group can be presented in 2D and 3D arrangements, in any number of list or geometric configurations. A pricing plan can optionally be tied to each member of the contact group.
Patent GB-2442434-A (GB)
Title: An emergency windscreen wiper arrangement
Inventor: HUGHES VALERIE
IPC: B60S1/04
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: An emergency windscreen wiper arrangement comprises rubber suction pads 2 that secure the unit to the exterior of the vehicle, an electric motor 1 driven by the car battery using a plug 6 the fits into the cigarette lighter of the vehicle and a telescopic windscreen wiper arm 9.
Patent GB-2431015-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for thermal compensation of an optical system
Inventor: WEBER UWE
IPC: G02B7/00
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: An apparatus for the thermal compensation of an optical system (30) is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing (31), at least one optical element (32) adapted to be displaced relative to the housing (31), and at least one piston-and-cylinder unit (16, 18; 38, 40) positioned directly between the housing (31) and the optical element (32). The piston-and-cylinder unit (38, 40) acts on the position of the optical element (32) within the housing (31). It contains a fluid (20; 46). The coefficients of volumetric thermal expansion (  a  ,   b  ) of the piston (12; 40), the cylinder (16; 38) and the fluid (20; 46) are selected such that for a predetermined change in temperature of the apparatus a defined relative displacement between the piston (12; 40) and the cylinder (16; 38) takes place which compensates the change of the optical properties of the optical system (30) caused by the change in temperature. The fluid (46) is a polymer system.
Patent GB-2446362-A (GB)
Title: A golf ash tray receptacle
Inventor: LYONS DAVID DANIEL
IPC: A24F19/00
Filed: 2007-02-10
Abstract: A golf ash tray receptacle suitable for attachment to a golf bag, comprises a container having an open end to rest a cigarette or cigar on. Preferably the container has a lid attached to the container by a spring that allows the lid to move between an open and closed position. The container may be fabricated from a flame resistant material such as a metal or flame retardant plastics and may have at least two holes to allow for a flow of air when the lid is in a closed position. Preferably the golf ash tray receptacle includes a clip means such as a spring clip with a loop and tail part wherein the loop part has an opening to allow the golf ash tray receptacle to be clipped to a reinforcing band on a golf bag. Advantageously the golf ash tray receptacle accommodates ash and butts from cigarettes and/or cigars.
Patent GB-2446580-A (GB)
Title: Cyclone arrangement having particle classification and by-pass means
Inventor: EVANS PETER
IPC: B04C3/06
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: A cyclone 1 is provided which combines a classifier inlet duct 2, which provides at least partial separation of particles according to size, with a by-pass arrangement 8 which diverts selected particles to a cyclone discharge duct 9. Particles that pass through inlet duct 2 are separated in to a collection of smaller particles at the top region 7 and larger particles towards the bottom 6. The smaller particles bypass the cylindrical cyclone body 10 an exit via ducts 8. Inlet duct 2 may comprise a sloping region 3 and a bend 5. Entrance region 4 is tangential to the cylindrical body 10 and may be horizontal to the body 10 (Fig 3) or sloping (Figs 1 and 2). Means may also be included so as to isolate each of the bypass ducts 8. The invention has particular utility in the collection of particles from blast furnace waste gasses.
Patent GB-2450876-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for File Selection using a graphical representation of file classification
Inventor: ASHBROOK DAVID
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for compiling a list of selected files from at least one database, wherein each database contains at least one file and each file is characterised by at least one file classification, comprising, means for receiving input identifying selected file classifications, means for identifying files having the selected file classifications from the at least one database, means for creating a graphical display associated with the selected classifications, means for mapping the identified files to coordinates on the graphical display in dependence on their classifications, means for receiving further input, the further input selecting at least one coordinate on the graphical display, means for determining the files mapped to the at least one selected coordinate and means for compiling a list of the determined files. There is preferably an additional input of the number of files mapped to each of the selected coordinates and the number of files mapped to each coordinate is preferably dependent on the time spent selecting that coordinate. The files are preferably audio, video or image files and typical classifications are song title, artist, genre, year or decade of release and duration, being used to compile playlists.
Patent GB-2452935-A (GB)
Title: Counterforce device for a nailer
Inventor: CHANG CHIN-HSIUN
IPC: B25C1/00
Filed: 2007-09-20
Abstract: A counterforce counteracting device for a nailer comprises an active device 10, a rotating member 20, and a weight device 30. The active device drives the rotating member and the weight device to move. As the active device moves, the weight device is driven by the rotating member, so as to counteract its movement. The rotating member may be a toothed wheel, which engages toothed portions 140, 320 on the active and weight devices. In an alternative arrangement a pulling member (23, fig 4) is attached to respective ends of the active and weight devices, and passes around the rotating member. Elastic members 13, (33, fig 5) may be provided at respective ends of the active and weight devices. A buffer 40 may be provided opposite one end of the weight device to absorb impacts. A nail hitting member 12 may be provided at one end of the active device.
Patent GB-2444861-A (GB)
Title: Orthosis device for the correction of club foot in children
Inventor: RUSHEN RICHARD PAUL
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2008-02-14
Abstract: An orthosis device for the correction of club foot / club feet deformities in children comprises first and second plates <B>A, B</B> connected together by means of a plurality of struts <B>D, H</B>. The struts <B>D, H</B> may be connected to the plates by means of universal joints <B>C</B> to allow multi-directional movement. The struts <B>D, H</B> may be telescopic to enable the distance between the plates to be adjusted. The struts <B>D, H</B> may have graduation marks on them to aid correct adjustment and alignment. There may be three struts which are positioned in a triangulated form to maintain correct alignment. The device may have interchangeable stops <B>F</B> of varying sizes to limit the amount of travel. The device is located behind the child's feet in order to allow the child to walk or crawl with minimal interference.
Patent GB-2449534-A (GB)
Title: Rainwater collection system
Inventor: O'DRISCOLL NIGEL
IPC: E03B3/02
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for harvesting rainwater collected from the roof of a building. The system comprises a number of rainwater collectors 1 connected to a guttering 7; a storage tank 4; and a feed system connecting the rainwater collectors 1 to the storage tank 4. The feed system comprises a common pumping system connected to the collectors 1. Each rainwater collector 1 comprises a sensor 8 to detect when a predetermined level of rainwater has been collected. The feed system comprises a means 5 for operating the common pumping system so as to transfer water from the collectors 1, to the storage tank 4, only when the amount of water in each of the collectors 1 is greater than or equal to the predetermined level. The means 5 for operating the common pumping system is preferably a computer 5 which controls the pump 3. The computer 5 receives signals from the sensors 8 in each of the rainwater collectors 1. A hose 6 connects the collectors 1 to a manifold 2 which accumulates the rainwater from each collector 1 before the pump 3 pumps the water to the storage tank.
Patent GB-2458714-A (GB)
Title: Composite light source apparatus for phototherapy
Inventor: KANG UK
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a composite light source apparatus for phototherapy of skin disease, in which a light beam having the wavelength and optical power suitable for light-beam treatment is provided to a region to be treated through a light guide (LG) by using a composite light source (L1, L2) so as to improve efficiency of phototherapy of skin diseases of the body including acne, malignant tumors and the like. According to the composite light source apparatus, uniform optical power can be provided through a combination of a plurality of light sources, the optical power can be provided through selection of light of a wavelength range that a user wants, and light from the light sources can be utilized to the maximum with increased light intensity. The light sources (L1, L2) emit light of different wavelengths. A mirror (M) is disposed in front of the light guide.
Patent GB-2462623-A (GB)
Title: Plumbing accessory container and method for use
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM PADRAIG
IPC: B65D33/14
Filed: 2008-08-13
Abstract: A container 1 with means of supporting the container from a pipe 2, the means being distributed along the pipe 2 in use, in order to hold the mouth M of the container beneath the pipe 2 so as to catch escaping water. Preferably the container is a bag made of flexible plastics material which could be provided with two or more flaps F1, F2; F3, F4 and preferably at least two spaced apart pairs of mutually opposed flaps at each end of its mouth M which are used to suspend the bag with its mouth open beneath a length of underfloor pipe 2. The flaps of each pair might be provided with surface portions of fastening material, such as adhesive or a hook and loop material, to loop the flaps over the pipe and join them above the pipe to form a sling which holds the mouth open beneath the pipe. In a preferable embodiment, a slit bag possibly comprising an attachment portion of adhesive tape is sealed around a vertical water pipe. Means for closing the mouth after use might be provided. A method for using the container is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2465759-A (GB)
Title: A wood and metal laminate flooring member for use with under floor heating
Inventor: HESSION ROBERT
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 2008-11-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a flooring member 10 and comprises a metallic base layer 12, a metallic intermediary layer 14, a wooden upper layer 16 and a core 18 disposed between the base later 12 and the intermediary layer 14. The core 18 is made from spaced plywood members 34 extending longitudinally through the flooring member between the base layer 12 and the intermediary layer 14. The spaces 36 between the plywood members allows for radiant heat to pass unimpeded between the plywood and the intermediary metallic layer 14. Optionally the spaces may be filled with a heat conducting material such as a metallic foil or web. Connection means 20, 22 are disposed on the edges of the flooring member 10 enabling a plurality of flooring members to be assembled to make a floor.