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Patent GB-2436838-A (GB)
Title: Concealed sanitary ware
Inventor: TAI HEI KWONG
IPC: E03C1/01
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: A sanitaryware unit comprises a frame in which is mounted a washbasin (4) and a flushable toilet body (1), characterised in that the toilet body is pivotally mounted about a vertical or horizontal axis and wherein movement of the toilet body between an operative position and a concealed position is enactable by means of a transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism is suitably driven by means of an electric motor. A further sanitaryware unit comprising a frame in which is mounted a washbasin and a bidet or urinal is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2425673-A (GB)
Title: 3D display using quantum dots
Inventor: HUNT JEFFREY H
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A three dimensional display 12 comprises an array of quantum dots 11 (nanocrystals) configured to provide a three dimensional image 23. A method of providing the 3D image comprises controlling phase relationships of light produced by quantum dots 11; they may provide a phase coherent image. The three dimensional (stereoscopic) display system comprises quantum dot array 10, quantum dot driver 21, electronically determining which quantum dots 11 are activated and when (dot timing), and a three dimensional phase pattern generator 20; 3D phase generator 20 communicates with the quantum dot driver 21 to determine the phase pattern of light from the quantum dots to provide a 3D image, based on an input video signal. The substantially circular quantum dots 11 may produce red, green, blue (RGB) or cyan, magenta, yellow (CMY) colours. The size, diameter and spacing of quantum dots 11 may be substantially smaller than the shortest visible light wavelength produced.
Patent GB-2435290-A (GB)
Title: Door pivot protector
Inventor: REES CLIFFORD ALAN
IPC: E06B3/30
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: A protecting device 1 for protecting the pivot point 2 of a bidirectional swing door. The device can be used to protect the pivot point from damage or repair a damaged pivot point. The protecting device is secured in place using bolt through fixings through side holes 3 which prevent splitting of the door. The device can be used on the top or bottom pivot points of the door.
Patent GB-2440539-A (GB)
Title: Security device to prevent operation of window catch
IPC: E05C3/00
Filed: 2006-08-05
Abstract: A window catch security device comprising an attachment member, for example a tubular member, which is placed over the window catch lever or handle 2 and prevents the lever 2 from being rotated. The device may connect two levers 2 together and can be held in place by a spring-loaded mechanism (Fig 5) which can be released only by someone inside the vehicle. The device may be also used with windows where there is only one catch lever: the attachment member then has a 90 degree bend 15 at one end which contacts with the window ledge preventing rotation of the lever 2. The window catch security device is designed to be used with the pivoting window handles found in a caravan or motorhome.
Patent GB-2428004-A (GB)
Title: Lavatory system
Inventor: BAYLEY GRAEME S
IPC: G01S17/04
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: A lavatory system (10) having at least one wash station and at least one electrically operated fixture (14) is disclosed. The lavatory system includes a control system (50) for operating the at least one electrically operated fixture. The control system comprises a power supply system (106), a detection system (200), and a fixture actuation system (500). According to one embodiment, the detection system comprises a processor, a sensor configured to detect a user within a sensing region, and a sampling circuit configured to store a signal from the sensor that is used by the processor to activate the fixture. According to another embodiment, the power supply system includes a power source providing an output voltage for operating components of the control system, a detector monitoring the output voltage, and a switch for electrically disconnecting the power source from the components of the control system if the output voltage drops below a predetermined level. According to one embodiment, the power source is at least one photovoltaic cell coupled to the lavatory system.
Patent GB-2442051-A (GB)
Title: New Electrolyte for Batteries
Inventor: DAVIDSON MARTIN
IPC: H01M10/08
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: This technology relates to a new electrolyte formulation comprising sulphuric acid and colloidal and / or ionic silver for lead acid batteries. The basic chemistry of the lead acid battery is unaffected other than the scavenging of sulphate that affects the life time and float current performance of the battery. Reduced charging times and increased active life of both the electrodes and the electrolyte is obtained by the use of the invention.
Patent GB-2442473-A (GB)
Title: Lock for door access flap such as letterbox
Inventor: CARSON ROBERT
IPC: A47G29/124
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: A lock for an access flap 2, eg letterbox or catflap, preferably includes a first member 11 fast with the inside face of the flap 2 and a second member 16, 17, 18 attached to a structural member of the door which engages with the first member in either a sliding or screwing manner. Restraints may be provided to prevent accidental movement of the lock. The lock may have anti-tamper measures and an alarm activated by forcing or breaking of the lock. A timer is preferably used to lock automatically lock the letterbox at night and in the evening. The lock is suitable for filling to existing single and double flap letterboxes and to new designs of letterboxes. A method of use is also provided.
Patent GB-2446774-A (GB)
Title: A protector
Inventor: KING STEVEN
IPC: A47B95/04
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A protector 2 is provided, the protector 2 comprising a protection member 4, a base 8 for attaching to a surface, and a fastening means 10, which is preferably a spring-loaded retractable pin 10, for releasably retaining the protection member 4 relative to the base 8. In a preferred embodiment, the protection member 4 has a plate which at least partially underlies at least a portion of the base 8, and the retractable pin 10 releasably retains the plate 6 in position relative to the base 8 by passing through overlapping portions thereof and releases the plate 6 from the base 8 when retracted.
Patent GB-2450305-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for delivery rescheduling
Inventor: MILLS STEPHEN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for rescheduling deliveries of consignments maintains, in a database, a schedule of consignment deliveries for at least one delivery vehicle and an electronic communications address such as a mobile telephone number of an intended recipient for each consignment in the delivery schedule. Notifications of intended delivery are automatically transmitted, over a communications network, to intended recipients in the delivery schedule using the electronic communications address for each intended recipient. Each intended recipient can then reply with an electronic intended delivery responses confirming or rescheduling the intended delivery. Based on the intended delivery responses, the system automatically and in real time updates the delivery schedule as displayed on a mobile display device in the relevant delivery vehicle via a mobile communications network. Substantial reduction in the number of failed deliveries is effected.
Patent GB-2449672-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for redirecting mobile communications
Inventor: VACHHANI AJAY
IPC: H04W84/04
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: A cellular communication system is capable of supporting local access points with shorter communication ranges than macro cells within which they are positioned. When a user wishes to send a communication a request is sent to an access point. At the access point a determination is made as to whether or not the maximum capacity of the access point has been reached. If maximum capacity has been reached then a rejection signal is sent to the user equipment and the communication is redirected into the macro cell in which the access point is positioned.
Patent GB-2440038-A (GB)
Title: Metal substrate for fuel cells
Inventor: SELCUK AHMET
IPC: C25B9/23
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: The present invention discloses a fuel cell, oxygen generator or high temperature electrolyser comprising a metallic substrate comprising: <SL> <LI>(i) at least one porous region comprising a plurality of pores in said metallic substrate, where the porosity varies in at least one direction substantially coincident with the path or paths of a reactant stream to be passed over the substrate when in use and/or in areas of in-use poor gas flow; and <LI>(ii) at least one non-porous region bounding the at least one porous region, and having mounted on said metallic substrate an electrode of said fuel cell, oxygen 15 generator or high temperature electrolyser. </SL> Also disclosed are fuel cell stack layers and fuel cell stacks comprising same.
Patent GB-2439016-A (GB)
Title: Data storage device with audio capability
Inventor: SUPRAPMO SUSIMIN
IPC: G11B31/00
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: A data storage device with audio capability. The data storage device comprises a non-volatile memory for storage of data and a decoder for decoding audio data stored in the non-volatile memory to enable playback of the audio data. A control connection (26) is for receiving control commands from a separate host device for controlling playback of the audio data by the decoder, an audio output (24) is to provide decoded audio data from the decoder to the separate host device, and a power connection (22) is to receive power from the separate host device.
Patent GB-2439506-A (GB)
Title: Masonry block
Inventor: HENDERSON RODNEY
IPC: E02D17/20
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A masonry block (10) has a rearwardly extending portion (18) which includes a vertical channel (24). In use, soil stabilising members (46) are passed through channels of aligned masonry blocks (10) and extended rearwardly behind a retaining wall (40).
Patent GB-2452095-A (GB)
Title: Support for flat display
Inventor: GODA MAMORU
IPC: F16M11/22
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: A support for a flat display comprises a rectangular main unit 2 having a top surface 2a on which a flat display (4, Fig. 5) may be rested. Projections 12, 14 extend from the main unit to contact with lateral sides of at least one foldable unit 8, 10. Rotation shafts 20, 22 extend from lateral sides of the foldable unit to be rotatably received in shaft holes 16, 18 formed in the projections. Alternatively, the rotation shafts extend from the projections and are received in shaft holes in the foldable unit. The shaft holes may be provided with stops (16d, Fig. 4a) to limit rotation of the foldable unit. The main unit may comprise a retaining member (30, 34, Fig. 2) which engages with an engaging member (28, 32, Fig. 2) on the foldable unit when the support is in an in-use position (Fig. 5D). Also disclosed is a support comprising a base unit and a pair of feet (Figs. 6-9), and supports comprising feet connected to mounts which are coupled to a flat display (Figs. 10-18).
Patent GB-2454698-A (GB)
Title: Gas fuel drilling torch
Inventor: MONTARON BERNARD
IPC: E21B7/14
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A drilling apparatus 10 for drilling boreholes in underground formations, comprising a tool body 10a, 10b, that can be positioned in a borehole where drilling is to take place; a gas burning torch having a nozzle 16; a supply of a fuel and a supply of an oxidising agent connected to the torch; and means for advancing the tool body through the borehole as drilling takes place. The gas torch can be an oxy-fuel torch or a plasma. A tractor may be used to advance the apparatus and an orientating mechanism 30 may be present to direct the torch in a desired direction.
Patent GB-2446525-A (GB)
Title: Stem cell culture medium and method
Inventor: SASAI YOSHIKI
IPC: C12N5/0735
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: Stem cells such as embryonic stem cells (ES cells), including human ES cells, are cultured in a medium comprising a ROCK inhibitor, and a stem cell culture medium, optionally serum free, comprises a ROCK inhibitor.
Patent GB-2453608-A (GB)
Title: Clamp hinge which prevents unwanted rotation
Inventor: MAUNDER ROY PETER
IPC: F16L23/10
Filed: 2008-04-09
Abstract: A two part annular clamp for connecting flanged tubes comprises a pair of tangs 2, 4 having a tampered groove around their insides to engage the flanges. One of the tangs 2 is provided with a pivotally connected screw 46, which passes through an aperture 54 in the other tang 4. A nut 44 is attached to the screw 46 to hold the tangs 2, 4 in position. To prevent rotation of the tang 4 about the screw 46, the lower shaft of the screw 53 is provided in a square shape, and the aperture 54 in the tang is also provided with a mating square shape.
Patent GB-2453203-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency electronic whiteboard using printed circuit board as detecting surface
Inventor: LAU CHUN TO
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2008-08-07
Abstract: An electronic whiteboard uses parallel copper traces of a printed circuit board (PCB) as the detecting surface. Each copper trace is terminated with a capacitor and resistor. The combination enables the picking up of radio frequency emitted from the transmitter pen. With the proper gain stage, the detected signal can identify the proximity of the writing pen. The fundamental or harmonic frequencies of the transmitter pen may determine the colour of the pen.
Patent GB-2464308-A (GB)
Title: Nut cage device
Inventor: EDWARDS JONATHAN
IPC: F16B37/04
Filed: 2008-10-10
Abstract: A device 10 for positioning a threaded nut 12 relative to an aperture comprises a cage having a nut receiving part and a pair of tongues 18 extending from the cage and locatable relative to the aperture to hold the nut over the aperture. There may be an inwards protrusion 24 on one or both of the tongues 18 for retaining the nut 12 in the cage.
Patent GB-2454602-A (GB)
Title: Peer-to-peer storage network
Inventor: IRVINE DAVID
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: A peer-to-peer network adapted to store a user's private data on at least one remote node of the network, wherein at least a first portion of an identifier for the user (such as an email address or user ID) provides access from at least one other node of the network to the user's private data stored on the remote node. The network is entirely decentralised. The network may further be adapted to provide anonymous authentication and/or self-authentication. Replication of the user's data stored in the network may also be involved. The data stored on the network may further be divided into chunks with different chunks of the data stored on different remote nodes of the peer-to-peer network. One embodiment relates to a user signing in to the peer-to-peer network and obtaining a constructed database of his/her data stored within the network (see abstract figure).
Patent GB-2454826-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable water valve of time-controlled type
Inventor: GAO YOUYUE
IPC: F16K21/16
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: An adjustable water valve of time-controlled type consists of an inner shell and a time-controlled apparatus. The time-controlled apparatus is disposed inside the inner shell and includes an elastomer and a push rod. The elastomer is disposed between a support lid and the push rod. When the push rod is pushed into the inner shell, the water valve is opened, so the user can wash with the water ejected. After certain time, the water pressures are balanced and the elastomer which has been compressed will push the push rod back to its initial position to close the valve.
Patent GB-2468133-A (GB)
Title: Directional gas pressure device
Inventor: ROUTLEDGE PHIL
IPC: F42B3/04
Filed: 2009-02-26
Abstract: A directional gas pressure device 1 comprises a body having openings at each end thereof, a closure member 7, 7' for each end thereof and a tie member 5 extending through the body. The closure members 7, 7' are attached to the tie member 5. The closure members 7, 7' are adapted to increase their size upon evolution of gas from a pyrotechnic charge material 4 contained within the body.
Patent GB-2458557-A (GB)
Title: A swellable packer with swellable support discs
Inventor: VAIDYA NITIN Y
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2009-03-10
Abstract: A swell packer 10 includes a base tubular 12, a seal member 14 encircling the base tubular 12, the seal member 14 swelling radially to a seal equilibrium swell upon contact with a particular fluid. At least one disc 28a-d is positioned about the base tubular 12 substantially abutting an end of the seal member 14 but not physically connected to the seal member 14 in a manner that limits the equilibrium swell of the seal member 14 , the disc 28a-dswelling radially to a first equilibrium swell upon contact with a particular fluid. The disc 28a-d may be radially less swellable than the seal member 14. The disc 28a-d may include stiffening elements such as glass and carbon fibres.
Patent GB-2469023-A (GB)
Title: Method of assembling coaxial connector
Inventor: MARSH JOHN
IPC: H01R13/658
Filed: 2009-03-30
Abstract: An externally insulated coaxial connector for connecting two electrical coaxial components, such as connectors or cables, comprises an insulating housing 6 defining first and second intersecting passageways (18, shown, 20, Fig 3) for respectively receiving at least portions of the coaxial components and having central longitudinal axes which are not aligned with each other and may be mutually perpendicular. The connector further comprises a first shield member 54 which is at least partly accommodated by the first passageway and a second shield member 120 which is at least partly accommodated by the second passageway and can be engaged with the first shield member by movement along the second passageway. Engagement of the first and second shield members with each other, and engagement of first and second core connection members (44, Fig 2, 110, shown) with each other may be by means of push-fit interengagement. The core members may engage through an aperture 58 in the first shield member.
Patent GB-2469524-A (GB)
Title: Interference connection for vehicle steering column
Inventor: BENTLEY JAMES PETER
IPC: B23P11/02
Filed: 2009-04-18
Abstract: A vehicle steering column comprising a first part 1 and a second part 2 there being provided an interference fit coupling a portion of the first part within the second part. Prior to assembly; the second part is heated to a higher temperature than that of the first part so as to expand the second part to allow a portion of the first part to be inserted within the second part. The second part is subsequently allowed to cool thereby shrinking; producing the required interference fit with the first part. The first part may be inherently capable of transmitting torque. The first part may be non-circular having a substantially triangular cross sectional profile. The second part may be provided with a multifaceted bore configured to accept the profile of the first part. The first part may be a steering column tube and the second part may be a yoke.
Patent GB-2456465-A (GB)
Title: Tandem air inlet apparatus and method for an airborne mobile platform
Inventor: ATKEY WARREN A
IPC: B64C21/00
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: A tandem inlet apparatus (10) for use with a high speed mobile platform, for example a commercial or military aircraft. The tandem inlet apparatus includes a Pitot inlet (102) for feeding air to a cabin air compressor (CAC) of an air conditioning pack carried on the mobile platform. A flush heat exchanger inlet (104) is disposed forwardly of the Pitot inlet and longitudinally aligned with the Pitot inlet, for supplying cooling air to a heat exchanger of the air conditioning pack. By locating the heat exchanger inlet forwardly and longitudinally in line with the Pitot inlet, the heat exchanger inlet is able to effectively swallow a large portion of the boundary layer (118), which results in a thinner boundary layer (122) at the inlet face of the Pitot inlet. This enables a smaller throat area Pitot inlet (113) to he used, as well as a shorter diverter height (108) to be employed with the Pitot inlet, while still realizing an improved recovery factor (RF) performance with the Pitot inlet. The reduced height Pitot inlet also enables drag to be reduced.
Patent GB-2472986-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the light-off temperature of a catalyst
Inventor: LEU ALEXANDER
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2009-08-24
Abstract: Monitoring the light-off temperature of a diesel oxidation catalyst of a combustion engine, comprising the steps of measuring the temperature of the exhaust gas upstream and downstream of the catalyst during an injection phase of the engine, determining whether a catalyst light-off occurred by using the measured temperatures, calculating the surface temperature 108 of the catalyst by using the measured temperatures, and defining the calculated temperature as light-off temperature in the case that a catalyst light-off is confirmed. By means of this method it is possible to determine the actual light-off temperature of the catalyst der instance after each engine start by means of calculating the surface temperature of the catalyst. Since the light-off temperature is not considered as a constant but as a changing variable, the aging of the catalyst is sufficiently considered. Thus, it is provided a means for monitoring the light-off temperature of a diesel oxidation catalyst considering an aging of the catalyst.
Patent GB-2473001-A (GB)
Title: Disc Brake Caliper Body having a cooling aperture
Inventor: HODGKINS STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: F16D55/228
Filed: 2009-08-25
Abstract: A disc brake caliper body 10 has a mounting limb 12 and a non mounting limb 14 each having at least one hydraulic cylinder therein, bridging and strap portions 16,18 extending between respective first and second ends of the limbs 12,14. The strap portion 18 is narrower than the bridging portion 16. The caliper body 10 further has a strengthening member 66 extending between the limbs 12,14, a first strengthening leg 86 extending from the strengthening member 66 to the bridging portion 16 and two further strengthening legs 88a,88b extending from the strengthening member 66 in a direction away from the bridging portion to the mounting and non-mounting limbs 12,14 respectively, wherein a disc cooling aperture 106 in the caliper body 10 is defined between the strap portion 18, strengthening member 66, limbs 12,14 and the two further strengthening legs 88a,88b. The cooling aperture 106 is preferably on the trailing side of the caliper and the caliper is preferably used with a ventilated disc brake (fig 10).
Patent GB-2473285-A (GB)
Title: Low temperature joining process
Inventor: SEDDON KENNETH
IPC: B23K1/20
Filed: 2009-09-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a low temperature process ( 160°C or less) for producing and joining substrates using an intermediate layer comprising indium or gallium, wherein the indium or gallium layer is formed by electrodeposition from an ionic liquid comprising an indium or gallium salt. At least one of the substrates may be glass, resin, plastic, metal, ceramic, semiconductor, glassy carbon, graphite, silica or alumina provided with a surface layer of transition metal, aluminium,thallium, tin, lead, bismuth or alloy thereof.
Patent GB-2464217-A (GB)
Title: Method of washing with ozone
Inventor: COATES STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: D06F17/12
Filed: 2009-10-09
Abstract: The method of carrying out a washing programme in a washing machine or installation includes the step of diffusing ozone into water intended to be used in the washing machine or installation. The ozone may be diffused into the water prior to its introduction into the washing machine or installation. Alternatively the ozone may be diffused into the water once the water has reached a predetermined quantity or a preset water level.