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Patent GB-2411179-A (GB)
Title: Washing machine venturi pump
Inventor: NORTH JOHN
IPC: D06F23/02
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: In a method of operating a washing machine, water that has been used for washing or rinsing is re-used by pumping it under pressure to a venturi pump 152. The pump operates to remove air and/or liquid from a drum. The water under pressure may be supplied to the pump from a reservoir 158. The drum is contained by a casing and supported within a cabinet so as to permit relative vibratory movement between the casing and cabinet. A flexible sleeve surrounds and seals to a circular opening in an end wall of the casing and to a circular opening in an adjacent wall of the cabinet. A door closes and seals the opening therein. The sleeve is constructed so as not to stretch or collapse due to an increase or decrease in pressure within the casing relative to ambient pressure outside the casing.
Patent GB-2424621-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartridge having pressure regulating means
Inventor: LUI PUI-KUONG
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: An ink cartridge is disclosed and includes a hollow ink tank body (1), a cover member (2) connected to the body, a pressure regulator (3) mounted on the bottom of the body, a tank (4) disposed under the body and connected to the bottom thereof, and a tube (5). The body is defined with a cavity therein and an outlet port (11) formed on the bottom thereof. The cover member has a filling inlet (21) and an air vent (22) formed thereon. The tank communicates with the pressure regulator, and further has a venthole (41) and a porous member (42) disposed therein. The tube communicates with the air vent of the cover member and the venthole of the tank. Therefore, the atmospheric air passes into the body via the hollow tube and the tank, and the latter prevents ink leakage from the pressure regulator.
Patent GB-2426754-A (GB)
Title: Waste paper desk-tray
Inventor: SINGLETON TERENCE
IPC: B65D5/30
Filed: 2005-06-04
Abstract: A tray provided with a pivotal lid 7, a base 2 and four side walls 6. The front side wall is cut low to accommodate hand access to the contents of the tray. The lid 7 is pivotally connected to the back side wall and may be releasably engaged with the two parallel side walls. The lid 7 extends the greater length of the base wall, but is cut back to allow hand access to the contents of the tray. A press clip-on or adhesive tab hinged member 4 located on or at a side wall renders the tray being capable of releasable connection with a conventional three sided desk-top file tray. The pivotal lid 7 of the tray permits the tray to accommodate varying loads of waste paper. The tray may be formed from a blank.
Patent GB-2413239-A (GB)
Title: Reply system
Inventor: YOUNAN ANTHONY
IPC: H04M3/53
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: A system for automated reply to a calling party who has initiated an incoming call from said calling party to a called party; said system comprising in the event said called party is indicated by said system as unavailable to answer said incoming voice call, said system instigating delivery of a pre-set visually communicable message to said calling party.
Patent GB-2412592-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use by a person for dissipating an electrostatic charge
Inventor: LANDER DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: H05F3/02
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for use by a person for dissipating an electrostatic charge, comprising a body portion (4) made of an electrically conducting material for being held in the person's hand, a contact portion (6) made of an electrically conducting material for contacting an object (8) in order to dissipate the electrostatic charge, and an intermediate portion (10) made of an electrically conducting material positioned between the body portion (4) and the contact portion (6). A resistor (24) is mounted on the intermediate portion (10), a first leaf spring (28) is mounted on the first part (16) of the intermediate portion (10) such that the first leaf spring (28) causes electrical contact between a first lead (30) from the resistor (24) and the interior (32) of the body portion (4), and a second leaf spring (34) is mounted in the recess (14) in the contact portion (6) such that the second leaf spring (34) causes electrical contact between a second lead (36) from the resistor (24) and the interior (38) of the contact portion (6). The compression of the second leaf spring (34) provides both secure electrical contact and a constant upward force thereby preventing the loosening of the pair of screws (22) located between the intermediate portion (10) and the contact portion (6).
Patent GB-2417719-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle or trailer reciprocally vibrated to unload
Inventor: MORTEN JOHN EDWARD
IPC: B60P1/04
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A vehicle or trailer for transporting a load of, for example, fluent bulk material. The vehicle or trailer comprising a chassis 28 and a container 29 mounted on said chassis. Said container comprises a base 29, a plurality of load retaining walls defining a volume for receipt of said load and a discharge opening. The container is mounted to the chassis by at least one connector 46 that permits reciprocal translational movement of the container relative to the chassis whilst mounted thereon between first and second positions so as to agitate the load and encourage it to flow out of the discharge opening. The at least one connector is arranged to permit translational movement of the container from the first position to the second position more slowly than from the second position to the first position. Provision of such an arrangement in which the load is discharged by reciprocal translational movement of the container relative to the chassis obviates or at least reduces the need to tip the container to discharge the load. Thus the risk of the container rolling over whilst the load is discharged is greatly reduced. Preferably, the container is also reciprocated vertically and along an axis at right angles to the longitudinal axis.
Patent GB-2430156-A (GB)
Title: Bisphosphonate formulation
Inventor: HARRISON PAUL
IPC: A61K47/34
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A formulation comprising a bisphosphonate in combination with an antifoaming agent to reduce surface tension and/or foaming in the stomach, leading to reduced reflux and oesophagal irritation in use. The composition is useful for the treatment of osteoporosis. The preferred antifoaming agents are polydimethylsiloxanes particularly dimethicone, simethicone or a combination thereof. Preferred phosphonates are selected from alendronic acid, alendronates, disodium etidronate, disodium pamidronate, ibandronic acid, risedronate sodium, sodium clodronate, strontium ranelate, tiludronic acid and zoledronic acid. Particularly preferred are alendronic acid, alendronate, risedronate and etidronate. The formulation may additionally comprise: an antacid, such as a carbonate, trisilicate or oxide salt; a vitamin D derivative, for example ergocalciferol, cholecaldciderol, dihydrotachysterol, alfacalcidol and calcitriol; or a calcium supplement, for example calcium gluconate, calcium chloride etc. A kit comprising the bisphosphonate and antifoaming agent is also outlined.
Patent GB-2430404-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing felt coated metal sheeting
Inventor: DUGGAN FRANCIS JOSEPH
IPC: E04D3/35
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: The apparatus (10) for manufacturing felt coated metal sheeting comprises a sheet metal uncoiler (20), a felt applicator (30), roll formers (40), a guillotine (50), a transfer conveyor (60), a felt lap heat applicator (70) and a stacking conveyor 80 for finished product. The felt applicator (30), comprises a mobile frame (31) (figure 2) on which is mounted a cradle (32) (figure 2) for supporting a roll of felt (33). The felt is provided with an adhesive backing film (47) which is removed from the roll of felt (33) and wound onto a plastic backing take off roll (34). At the felt lap heat applicator (70) the end of the sheet is clamped and heat is applied to the lap end of the sheet to melt the felt at the lap end to remove its absorbency.
Patent GB-2438158-A (GB)
Title: Garment carrier
Inventor: HIGSON ANTHONY
IPC: A45F4/12
Filed: 2006-05-15
Abstract: A garment carrier comprises a jacket or similar apparel for wearing on the torso. A large compartment 21 is provided on the rear of the jacket into which the garments to be carried are inserted. In use, the garments are held flat against the wearer's back in a position which enables the wearer to jog, cycle or pursue other activities without having to support the garments by hand.
Patent GB-2426203-A (GB)
Title: Compressed air breathing apparatus
Inventor: MATTHIESEN HANS
IPC: A62B7/02
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: A compressed-air breathing apparatus with an extended operating time by means of reinhalation with a compressed-air supply (1) with a connected demand valve (2), whereby the demand valve (2) is connected to a reversible respiratory gas reservoir (4) with an adjustable volume, and a reinhalation line (25) for the wearer of the apparatus with an exhalation valve (88), whereby the reinhalation line (25) is connected to the respiratory gas reservoir (4). This arrangement provides an improved utilisation of the compressed-air supply dependent on the physiology of the user.
Patent GB-2438900-A (GB)
Title: Vibration proof container for carrying electronic equipment
Inventor: ROSS PETER
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: A container 1, for carrying electronic equipment such as circuit cards, comprises an outer casing 3 and a sub-frame 5 mounted within the casing 3 on anti-vibration mounts 7. A rack 9 for holding e.g. 19 inch circuit cards is removably mounted in the sub-frame 5, for example in a sliding engagement (see figure 6). The arrangement allows the card rack 9 to be accessed by sliding it out of the sub-frame 5 without disconnecting the anti-vibration mounts 7.
Patent GB-2442054-A (GB)
Title: Platform screen door system with CCTV camera and media panels
Inventor: FULLALOVE COLIN
IPC: E05F15/56
Filed: 2006-09-18
Abstract: A platform screen door system, comprises a fixed panel (3,4) and a door leaf (1,2). Drive means slidingly move the door leaf (1,2) from a door open position to a door closed position, and a microprocessor controls the movement of the door (1,2). A CCTV camera is attached to the fixed panel, which is preferably wide angle or pans and is mounted at head height. In a second aspect the fixed panels (3,4) are provided with media panels (5,6), adapted to display information, controllable by the microprocessor. Each media panel is individually addressable and assigned a separate IP address. Preferably the media panels have high definition screens and there is a maintenance panel adapted to display data logged from the system.
Patent GB-2431609-A (GB)
Title: Zero make ready flat bed die cutting, using a grooved plate
Inventor: MCKELLAR JOHN
IPC: B26F1/44
Filed: 2006-09-22
Abstract: Using Zero Make Ready Bed Die Cutting, the top surface of the Cutting Plate/Platen/counter of a Flat Bed Die Cutting Machine is etched or engraved by laser or other method, to create a "female" channel. The channel should be sufficiently deep and wide, to accommodate the male cutting blades of the Cutting Forme being used. (Drawing 2) Cutting blade contact with the base of the channel, whilst not desirable, may occur due to reasons of machine age and/or wear or Operator ability or preference. The fundamentals of Zero Make Ready remain unaffected. The Cutting Plate/Platen can be of a single or multi layered composition and should be affixed and registered at the same time that the cutting Forme is loaded and located. Using centre lines, locating pins, or any other method of registering the two, the female channel must register with and accommodate, the male cutting blades to affect a clean cut of the required design of die cut blank or shape.
Patent GB-2432936-A (GB)
Title: 3D pre-stack full waveform inversion with seismic model up-dating
Inventor: SHERRILL FRANCIS
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2006-11-03
Abstract: A method, comprising: generating a macro P-wave velocity model, including resolution of residual moveout errors, using reflection tomography from a seismic data set; generating a diffraction response from the macro P-wave velocity model for a given common image gather location therein assuming a locally laterally invariant model; converting the generated diffraction response for the given common image gather location to a migrated reflection response to yield a modeled data set; comparing the modeled data set to the given common image point from the seismic data set; updating the macro P-wave velocity model based on the result of the comparison; and iterating the diffraction response generation, the diffraction response conversion, comparison, and update until the modeled data set converges to the common image gathers. This method is an extension of the 1D waveform inversion where the correct source/receiver positions are determined in a locally laterally invariant medium by back-projecting ray-paths from each image point using the local dip at that image point.
Patent GB-2444042-A (GB)
Title: Washable colouring object
Inventor: CHEN HSIU-CHUN
IPC: B43L1/00
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A washable colouring object has covering layers and packing. A surface of the covering layers is provided with printed pattern lines and space to enable colouring thereof, and the packing is waterproof and non-water absorbent material. Because the covering layers B1 are washable waterproof material, colouring agents on the colouring object can be easily rinsed away within a few seconds using general clear water or tap water, thereby achieving effectiveness of reusability, environmental protection and safety.
Patent GB-2441792-A (GB)
Title: Geographic tracking system for groups of people using GPS with alert for lost group members
Inventor: IKEMORI TAKASHI
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2007-01-11
Abstract: A monitoring terminal 100 is carried by each person, such as school children, with in a group to be monitored able to transmit position information to an information managing apparatus 300 at a remote centre which is able to monitor the members of the group. The groups may comprise a pair P1 or have more members G1, G2 (see also fig 8). Each terminal 100 has geographic location information obtaining unit 104, such as a satellite navigation receiver. The terminals each have group setting means (105 fig 2), so that a number of terminals can be set as a group, the terminals able to also send their group setting information (see figs 3-5) to the central managing apparatus 300. The grouping may be set remotely from a recognition terminal (fig 2). The central managing apparatus stores (303 fig 2) attribute information the monitored people including conditions (see figs 7a, 7b) which if met can cause alarm notification to be sent. The apparatus has a mutual distance recognizing unit (304 fig 2) for calculating a distance between terminals using the received geographical position information. A condition for alarm may be that a terminal is too far away from others in a group. The system may monitor the safety of children on their way to and from school.
Patent GB-2445398-A (GB)
Title: A method of handover in a communication system comprising a base station and a user device
Inventor: RANDALL DAVID
IPC: H04W36/08
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: A method of handover in a communication system comprising a base station and a user device (1), comprises determining in a serving base station (2) that a handover is required and instructing the user device (1) to handover to a target base station (3). A Handover Command (5) from the serving base station (2) to the user device (3) includes one or more conditions for the handover to take place. Data transfer between the user device (1) and the serving base station (2) continues until one or more of the conditions has been met.
Patent GB-2437161-A (GB)
Title: Power Cable for Direct Electric Heating System
Inventor: BREMNES JARLE JANSEN
IPC: F16L53/37
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: Electric power cable used as a riser cable (15, fig.1), feeder cable (16, fig.1) or piggyback cable (12, fig.1) in a Direct Electric Heating system for oil or condensate pipelines (10, fig.1), the power cable comprising a central conductor 1 is connected to a far end (12a, fig.1) of the pipeline; an outer concentric conductor 5 is connected to a near end (12b, fig.1) of the pipeline; insulating material 3 is disposed between said conductors. Preferably armour layer 7 and an outer sheath 8, a further insulating layer 6 and screens 2, 4 are also provided. Additionally a terminal assembly (figures 3a-3c) adapted to providing an electric connection of the electric power cable with the pipeline, where a cone (41, fig. 3b) is adapted to squeeze the concentric conductor 5 against a concentric conductor adapter (40, fig.3a).
Patent GB-2436488-A (GB)
Title: Suspension system
Inventor: ALLAN JAMES
IPC: G02B7/08
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A suspension system suspends an object allowing movement of the object along a movement axis. The suspension system comprises two resilient members each suspending the object from a central point. The resilient members are integrally formed and are curved around the object as viewed from a direction along the movement axis. A support structure holds the resilient members in a flexed state with the portions of the resilient members on each side of their central points having opposite curvature as viewed from a direction perpendicular to the movement axis.
Patent GB-2441651-A (GB)
Title: Slide bearing for high operating temperatures
Inventor: DOLSKI EBERHARD
IPC: F16C17/02
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: A slide bearing, in particular for a conveyor belt in an oven, comprises a bearing sleeve 1 on which a ring or bush 2 is rotatably arranged. The ring or bush 2 is made up of an outer metal ring 2a and an inner carbon ring 2b. The outer metal ring 2a acts to protect the inner carbon ring 2b so that the bearing still has the properties of a carbon bearing, even at high temperatures. The carbon ring 2b is preferably push fitted within the metal outer ring 2a and therefore to aid stability the wall thickness of the carbon ring 2b is preferably greater than the wall thickness of the outer ring 2a. The bearing sleeve 1 may have a collar 1b, the height of which corresponding to the wall thickness of the carbon ring 2b and a disk 3 maybe arranged on the bearing sleeve 1 so that the inner ring 2b sits within a groove formed by the bearing sleeve 1 and the disk 3.
Patent GB-2440291-A (GB)
Title: Error based supply regulation
Inventor: BURTON EDWARD A
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: In some embodiments, an error based supply regulation scheme is provided where error information from a cache is monitored, and the supply level supplying a CPU associated with the cache is controlled based on the error information. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.
Patent GB-2441684-A (GB)
Title: Expandable flow control device
Inventor: BROOME JOHN T
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2007-11-30
Abstract: The invention involves the use of a base pipe perforated only in a specific section under each screen section. Inflow comes through an outer shroud that is optional and goes through the screen material and into an annular space between the screen material and the imperforated base pipe. After traveling longitudinally in that annular space, the flow must go through a restriction that preferably comprises a porous media in a passage defined outside the still imperforated base pipe. After passing through the porous media in a particular screen section, the flow can pass through openings in the base pipe. A surrounding ring preferably protects the porous media during run in and expansion and can also optionally create additional resistance to flow to work in tandem with the porous media. Other flow restricting techniques in place of the porous media are contemplated.
Patent GB-2455149-A (GB)
Title: Bed profiling device comprising retainer for soft member
Inventor: DALE GERALD
IPC: A47C20/04
Filed: 2007-11-30
Abstract: A bed profiling device 1 suitable for fitting on top of a bed mattress comprises one or more retainers 4, 5 to retain a soft member in a specified position. The retainer may be provided in a position to retain a head supporting pillow in a required position and/or in a position to retain a knee raising pillow or padding in a required position. The retainer may take the form of a pocket. The soft member may be permanently attached to the device. More than one retainer may be provided at each position such that a user can choose which position to use depending on body proportions.
Patent GB-2446504-A (GB)
Title: Grease distribution bar for a railway track
Inventor: SUTTON CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: B61K3/00
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: The invention provides an improved device for the lubrication of railway tracks in the form of grease distribution bar of simplified construction, which is machined from a single piece of suitable material. This is possible because the greaseways are simple, without multiple bifurcations forming complex distribution trees, thus allowing the internal greaseways to be drilled or machined rather than requiring construction by layering multiple blades. The grease distribution bar comprises a body 1 presenting a plurality of outlet ports (4, fig 1) supplied by the greaseways 3. In further aspects, the invention provides improved channels and nozzles for grease delivery, and improved grease delivery using a progressive distributor system and improved means of rapid attachment and disengagement of such a device from the rail to be lubricated.
Patent GB-2446973-A (GB)
Title: A process for the continuous production of magnesium diboride based superconductors
Inventor: UPENDRAN SYAMAPRASAD
IPC: H01L39/14
Filed: 2005-12-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a simple, energy efficient and cost effective process for continuous production of high quality MgB2 based superconducting wires, tapes, bulk bodies and powders with better phase purity, microstructure and super-conducting properties by introducing some innovative steps namely processing the reactants in evacuated and sealed metal tubes by electrical self-heating cum hot rolling followed by annealing under electrical self-heating, thereby overcoming various deficiencies and shortcomings associated with the prior art.
Patent GB-2459716-A (GB)
Title: Interchangeable nesting bouquet holding devices
Inventor: CRAIG ROWENA MURIEL
IPC: A01G5/02
Filed: 2008-05-03
Abstract: A means to hold a bouquet or posy comprises an outer hollow cylindrical vessel 5 and an inner cylindrical vessel 3 which may be nested within the outer container. Decorative coverings may be attached to the outside of said container 5. Crystal flowers 4, or the like, may be interposed between the inner and outer containers. Flowers 1 or crystal flowers 2 may be placed within the inner container 3. The outer vessel may be grasped by a user such as a bride.
Patent GB-2461069-A (GB)
Title: Low voltage conductive polymer heating system
Inventor: BESWICK ANDREW
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: A low voltage (e.g. 48v) conductive polymer heating system capable of providing all or part of the heating requirements necessary to provide heating for a variety of end uses comprises a conductive polymer incorporated into the intestacies of a fabric 1, busbars 2 formed of conductive strips being provided and connect with push fit connectors 3 via a fuse 5 to a low voltage supply 4. A flexible film may be laminated to one or both sides of the fabric which may include a reflective element. The polymer may include carbon, graphite, polypyrolle, polyanaline, carbon nanotubes, polyethylene dioxythiopnene, polystyrene sulphonate or a combination of these.