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Patent GB-2426178-A (GB)
Title: Animal carcass cleaning apparatus
Inventor: RAMSEY FRANCIS JOHN
IPC: A22C17/08
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: An animal cleaning apparatus 10 suitable for cleaning animals while they are supported on, and being transported by, a conveyor means 19. The apparatus is arranged and configured such that it is able to move at least one cleaning device 29 in a first direction substantially parallel to the direction of travel of the conveyor means. Preferably the apparatus is also arranged and configured such that it is also able to move the at least one cleaning device in a second direction substantially at right angles to the direction of travel of the conveyor means. Preferably the apparatus also includes a shroud (63,Fig 3) which is adapted to at least partially contain any matter that is removed from an animal and to prevent the spread of that material to adjacent animals. The cleaning device may include a vacuum cleaning nozzle 29, at least one water nozzle, at least one compressed air nozzle, at least one mechanical cleaning device or at least one steam cleaning or any combination of these.
Patent GB-2444085-A (GB)
Title: Auctioning similar items
Inventor: BANBURY MARTIN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A method of auctioning elements that represent similar examples of an item that are substantially mutually exchangeable and are susceptible to being ranked in order of perceived value is described. The method comprises the steps of arranging the elements in a list of perceived value, allocating a standard price for each of the elements, processing the standard price in combination with a price modifier to produce an actual price that may be higher than, lower than or the same as the standard price, inviting bidders to bid with a proposed price modifier (not an actual price) and ranking the price modifiers such that the bidders that bid the more attractive price modifiers are allocated the more highly ranked elements. The items may be advertising space, tickets for an event or transportation.
Patent GB-2445606-A (GB)
Title: A height adjustable cradle supported from a ladder
Inventor: VERNER RICHARD
IPC: E04G3/32
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A cradle supported from the top of an existing ladder with a winch arrangement that allows the user to adjust the height of the cradle thereby allowing the user to carry out maintenance work on a building in a safe manner. The height is controlled by a pulley system or a winch and the cradle may have variable guides attached to the side of the cradle that increase the stability of the cradle and allows a suitable space between the user and a wall or window that is being worked on. The cradle may be supported by ropes, straps or cables that are fixed to the top of the ladder by means of a hook or clasp.
Patent GB-2445793-A (GB)
Title: Hinge with links having movable pivots and joined by an offset pivot
Inventor: SMITH MATHEW JOHN
IPC: E05D15/40
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A vent comprising a fixed frame 20 and an opening member 10 attached to the fixed frame 20 by at least one hinge 30. The hinge comprising a frame element 100, an opening element 110, a first link 130 attached at one end to a pivot 160 on the frame element 100 and at the other end to a moving pivot 180 on the opening element 110; and a second link 140 attached at one end to a moving pivot 170 on the frame element and at the other end to a pivot on the opening element 150. The links cross over one another and are joined by a pivot 90 which is offset from the mid-point of at least one of the links 130, 140. The pivot 90 may be offset from the mid-point of both the links. The frame element 100 and the opening element 110 may be tracks accommodating movable carriages which carry the moving pivots.
Patent GB-2449101-A (GB)
Title: Self-sealing quick connector for radiators
Inventor: AUSTIN PETER
IPC: F16L37/32
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: Radiator A has automatic self-closing valves D fitted to the inlet and outlet, which make a push-fit connection with automatic valves C which are fitted to the water supply pipes B. Valve C forms the male coupling half, and valve D is the female half. The two halves of the coupling can be separated simply by pulling them apart, and they automatically seal so that water does not leak either from the supply pipes or from the radiator, and the radiator can be easily removed.
Patent GB-2450713-A (GB)
Title: Method of accommodating predispositions to substances
Inventor: BETTS NEIL ROBERT
IPC: G16H70/40
Filed: 2007-07-04
Abstract: A method by which a person may avoid the absorption (eg eating) of a harmful or undesirable substance or may be made aware of the presence of a desirable substance includes the steps of the collecting personal data (eg dietary requirements), creating a personal profile, profiling substances (e.g. food products) by listing of its components. Transmitting a signal containing the identification of a substance and then comparing of a person profile with a substance profile, and; the triggering of an alert when a match (as defined herein) is found between the person profile and the substance profile. The substance may be identified by way of scanning a barcode or reading a RFID-tag. In one embodiment a picture of a barcode is taken by a camera phone and then sent to a database wherein a list of ingredients associated with the substance is identified by the barcode. The list of ingredient is then compared with a personal profile associated with the phone. An alert message is communicated back to the phone. The method may be performed using a point of sales device.
Patent GB-2451489-A (GB)
Title: Motorised drum tuning device
Inventor: CHRISTMAS PETER DEAN
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 2007-08-02
Abstract: A drum tuning device 10 comprises a drive head 14 adapted to engage a head of a drum skin tension control device (42). A motor (24) for rotating the drive head 14 and control means for controlling rotation of the drive head are also provided. The control means may include: three push buttons 16,18,20, which each control rotation of the drive head 14 through different pre-determined angles of rotation, preferably 90{, 180{ and 360{. A trigger 22 for continuous rotation of the drive head 14 is also preferably included. The motor (24) may be a stepper motor and preferably drives through a gearbox (26) and adjustable torque clutch (28).
Patent GB-2456317-A (GB)
Title: Floating platform for amusement apparatus
Inventor: HALL ELLIOT
IPC: A63G27/00
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: A method of providing an amusement apparatus 24 of the kind which includes a superstructure 20, and a passenger carrying device 26 which is moveable relative to the superstructure 20 for providing a passenger of the passenger carrying device 26 with a pleasure ride, the method includes erecting at least a part of the superstructure 20 on a platform 10 which is capable of floating in a body of water 11, then floating the platform 10 and moving the platform to a desired location, the platform 10 including a supporting structure 12 which is moveable between a stowed condition (see figure 2) to enable floating of the platform 10, and a supporting condition (figure 1), in which the supporting structure 12 is in engagement with a bed 32 of the body of water 11 to support the platform 10. When in a desired location, the supporting structure 12 is moved to the supporting condition, and the erection of the superstructure is completed as necessary. The amusement apparatus 24 may be a Ferris wheel.
Patent GB-2442403-A (GB)
Title: Single-transformer digital isolation barrier
Inventor: RANSIJN JOHANNES G
IPC: H04M9/00
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: The invention provides a single digital communication link between system- side and line-side circuitry in a DAA, capable both of carrying data signals and of transferring a substantial amount of power to the line-side circuitry. The invention comprises a system-side interface circuit, a line-side interface circuit, and an isolation barrier including a transformer. Each interface circuit is capable of connection to an upstream communication circuit (either line-side or system-side), from which it may receive data signals to be transmitted across the isolation barrier to the other interface circuit, and to which it may pass data signals received across the isolation barrier fro the other interface circuit. The line-side interface circuit may further include a rectifier and a storage device.
Patent GB-2444195-A (GB)
Title: Instrumentation for downhole deployment valve
Inventor: HOSIE DAVID G
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: The present generally relates to apparatus and methods for instrumentation associated with a downhole deployment valve 310 or a separate instrumentation sub. In one aspect, a method of using a downhole deployment valve (DDV) 310 in a wellbore 130, 120 extending to a first depth, the method comprising, assembling the DDV 310 as pail of a tubular string, and a microseismic sensor, running the tubular string into the wellbore 130, 120, running a drill string 305 through the tubular string bore and the DDV bore, drilling the wellbore to a second depth using the drill string: and making a microseismic measurement with the sensor while drilling the wellbore to the second depth.
Patent GB-2460839-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for displaying images
Inventor: HOPPING PHILIP
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2008-06-10
Abstract: A method of displaying an image comprises providing a mount having a transparent window 10 formed integrally with a surrounding frame 12, and printing the image directly onto the rear surface of the transparent window. The printed image may also include a border (16). The mount may be formed by injection moulding and the integral frame formed by applying a decoration during the injection molding process. The mount may further comprise a rear surface 18 including magnets 20 for mounting on metallic surfaces and the material used may be a plastic opaque to UV light or a plastic carrying a UV resistant coating. A reflector 22 or edge lit light guide may be placed within the mount for increased illumination and it may be provided with a light source.
Patent GB-2461580-A (GB)
Title: A Heat-Storage Stove Burner
Inventor: TALBOT MARK
IPC: F23B40/00
Filed: 2008-07-05
Abstract: A heat-storage stove burner unit is fuelled by a wood pellet/ grain store and an associated fuel feed system 'C'. The feed system may be either rotary or reciprocating, and may be driven by either electrical or hydraulic means. The burner unit may also include a fan assembly, and both the fan and a hydraulic pump may be driven by the same electric motor. The burner unit may include an air shutter arrangement 'B' and an associated phial 'A' arranged in a heated chamber. The phial may be connected by a capillary tube to the air shutter, such that it only opens when there is sufficient heat to heat the heat-storage stove. The heat-storage stove burner unit may also include suitable controls to ensure the efficient running of the burner, and may be used for cooking and/or water heating. The rotary fuel feed system may be an auger.
Patent GB-2453051-A (GB)
Title: Downhole characterisation of formation fluids by measurement of bubble point pressure
Inventor: TERABAYASHI TORU
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: A method of downhole characterisation of formation fluids is provided. The method includes: estimating a rough value of the bubble point pressure of the formation fluids; depressurizing the formation fluids at a first speed to a certain pressure which is a predetermined value higher than the estimated rough value while the formation fluids are isolated in a portion of the flowline; and depressurising the isolated fluids at a second speed which is slower than the first speed in order to measure a precise value of the bubble point pressure. The estimated rough value may be determined by using sensors on the flowline before isolating the formation fluids. The estimated rough value of the bubble point pressure may be estimated based on an equation of state for the formation fluids.
Patent GB-2451764-A (GB)
Title: Drilling systems and methods
Inventor: RUGGIER MICHAEL
IPC: E21B10/40
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: A drilling system comprising a pipe comprising a first end and a second end; a drill bit near a first end of the pipe, adapted to drill a hole in a formation; a pipe rotator near a second end of the pipe adapted to rotate the pipe; and a pump connected to the pipe between the first end and the second end, the pump adapted to transport a fluid from the first end of the pipe to the second end of the pipe, the pump comprising a first portion adapted to rotate with the pipe and a second portion adapted to remain stationary relative to the pipe.
Patent GB-2466477-A (GB)
Title: Floating support for offshore wind turbine
Inventor: GARVEY SEAMUS DOMINIC
IPC: B63B35/44
Filed: 2008-11-20
Abstract: A floating support for large offshore wind turbines 4 is disclosed. In place of a single tower, the nacelles 3 of very large offshore wind turbines are supported individually from frameworks 2, supported on buoyant elements 1 and extending to a point relatively close to a main rotational axis, with one framework per turbine. The entire framework is then reoriented over the water surface to face the turbine axis into the wind, which obviates the need for a yaw bearing. The main members of the supporting framework structure are used primarily to carry direct stress whereas a tower is used primarily to carry bending stress. The floating support also provides for very low-cost methods for turbine installation and maintenance. An additional control structure (5, Fig 2) may be added, or integrated, such that the turbine can be lowered in a controlled manner to a position where its axis is predominantly vertical and all parts of the rotor are at a low height above water level. This greatly facilitates maintenance and installation procedures, particularly for very large turbines.
Patent GB-2452657-A (GB)
Title: A portable computer system having wireless communication functionality and global geographic positioning functionality
Inventor: OBER ROBERT
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A portable computer system (10) including wireless communication functionality and global geographic positioning functionality includes a processor (30) coupled to a wireless module (70), and a global positioning unit (95) coupled to the wireless module and the processor. The wireless module may communicate with a wireless network via a wireless connection. The global positioning unit may be configured to receive geographic location information and to determine a current geographic location of the portable computer system based upon the received geographic location information. The processor may execute system software (45) that may be configured to reconfigure system configuration settings such as security and authentication settings, and system clock settings, for example, dependent upon changes in the current geographic location information. In addition, an authenticated administrative level user may send one or more commands to the wireless module. The commands may cause a system storage (80) to be made unreadable.
Patent GB-2457527-A (GB)
Title: Ruthenium complexes and their use for a Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell
Inventor: LIN JIANN-T SUEN
IPC: C07D213/22
Filed: 2008-12-24
Abstract: A ruthenium complex, represented by the following formula (I): RuLL' X2``` (I) wherein L is 4,4-dicarboxylato-2,2'-bipyridyl; X is selected from -NCS, -SCN, -SeCN, -CN and -Cl; ```L' is <EMI ID=1.1 HE=36 WI=65 LX=559 LY=857 TI=CF> ```wherein ```Y is -O-, -S-, -SO2-, -CF2-, -CCl2- or -C(R1)2-, wherein R1 is aliphatic group or aromatic group, ```Q1 and Q2 each independently is halogen, H, -CN, -SCN, -NCS or -SF5, B is H or -(Z-A)m-R2, wherein Z is a single bond, -CF2O-, -OCF2-, -CH2CH2-, -CF2CF2-, -CF2CH2-, -CH2CF2-, -CHF-CHF-, -C(O)O-, -OC(O)-, -CH2O-, -OCH2-, -CF = CH-, -CH = CF-, -CF = CF-, -CH = CH- or -C  I  C-, A is substituted or unsubstituted 1,4-phenylene, wherein one or two of = CH- can be substituted by = N-, R2 is H or organic group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, m is 0, 1 or 2. Preferred compounds include those wherein X is -NCS, and either Y is O or Y is -C(R1)2-wherein R1 is an alkyl group. The ruthenium complex is suitable for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) and has good photoelectric characteristics.
Patent GB-2466967-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid vehicle with planetary differential that provides a vector mode
Inventor: KLOMP MATTHIJS
IPC: F16H48/30
Filed: 2009-01-16
Abstract: A hybrid vehicle has a drive mechanism comprising a torque generating drive member, e.g. an electric motor 12, coupled to first and second output shafts 18, 20 via a planetary differential having a ring gear 44, inner planetary gears 36, 38, outer planetary gears 40, 42 and a sun gear 34. The ring gear 44 is connected to a rotor 16 of the motor 12, the planetary gears 36, 38, 40 42 are connected to the first shaft 18 and the sun gear 34 is connected to second shaft 20. A stator 14 of the motor 12 may be coupled to a fixed base member 26 by a switching device or clutch 22 so as to provide either a propulsion mode or a vector mode. In the propulsion mode, the motor's torque is inducted to the first and second output shafts 18, 20 unidirectional and in the vector mode, the motor's torque is inducted to the first and second output shafts 18, 20 in opposite directions so as to provide active yaw control.
Patent GB-2459345-A (GB)
Title: Combining multiple touch inputs to perform alternative actions on a touch sensitive device
Inventor: ARAFAT KHALIL
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2009-03-06
Abstract: A method of combining multiple touch inputs on a touch-sensitive surface in which a first action is performed in response to a user performing a first movement across the surface, performing a second action in response to a second movement across the surface, and performing a third action in response to the first movement linked to the second movement across the surface where the third action is neither the first or second action. The first and second movements could be performed simultaneously or in sequence or within a time period. The first and second movements could be a forward path and the reverse path or they could be the same action, i.e. repeated. This method could be used in an electronic device with a touch-sensitive surface or touchpad.
Patent GB-2470765-A (GB)
Title: Organic waste liner with double closure arrangement
Inventor: PALMER LYNNE
IPC: A47K11/06
Filed: 2009-06-05
Abstract: Organic waste apparatus 10 for use in a human care environment comprising a rigid container 12 with a base 16, side walls 18 and a rim 20 and a flexible, liquid impermeable liner 14 for use with the container 12 with a closure element 32 that is adapted to be received under the lip 20 of the rigid container 12 and is able to at least substantially close the access to the liner 14 at two spaced apart points. There may also be an elastic element to assist in securing the liner 14 underneath the rim 20 of the container 12. The liner 14 may feature a sealing element on its inner surface that includes a high friction strip to perforrm the sealing function. The closure element 32 may take the form of a drawstring 32, 36 which may extend around the access to the inside of the liner 14 in 2 parallel spaced loops.
Patent GB-2471316-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle chassis made from tubular sections and composite sheet
Inventor: MURRAY IAN GORDON
IPC: B62D21/02
Filed: 2009-06-25
Abstract: A chassis comprises a framework 10 of interconnected tubular sections 12, 14, 16, 18 etc. Which are preferably hollow and at least one composite sheet 50 bonded to the framework 10, at least part of the composite sheet 50 being of unidirectional fibres. The sheet can be non-flat, is preferably of concave geometry such as a tub and may be composed of a plurality of sections. It can be composed of a plurality of sections, ideally joined by a method allowing a positional tolerance so that any tolerance in the construction of the framework can be accommodated. The part of the composite sheet that is of unidirectional fibres may extend obliquely rearwardly from a tubular section on one side of the chassis toward a further tubular section on another side of the chassis, the fibres preferably being oriented obliquely rearwardly in the same sense. A further similar part may extend in the opposite direction, symmetrically, overlapping as necessary. Production time can be kept to 120 seconds and the chassis is intended to have a low carbon footprint.
Patent GB-2474421-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatically controlled mixing valve when connected with a high temperature source and a low temperature source
Inventor: MACPHAIL NICHOLAS JULIAN JAN FRANCIS
IPC: F24D3/14
Filed: 2009-09-21
Abstract: The thermostatically controlled mixing valve 8 has a hot input port (H), cold input port (C) and an output port (M). The hot input port is connected with a high-temperature source 2 and the cold input port is connected with a low-temperature source 1. The output port may be connected with a low-temperature heating circuit, such as underfloor or imbedded-panel heating. The high-temperature source may be a boiler and the low-temperature source may be a ground or air-source heat pump in combination with a thermal store that may accept heat from alternative sources such as solar thermal. The mixing valve may be utilized in a heating installation further comprising a high-temperature heating load 6 such as a domestic hot water cylinder or a heating circuit comprising a plurality of radiators. The mixing valve gives preference to the low-temperature source when meeting heating loads required by the output, such that the high-temperature source is used only to meet any shortfall or breakdown of the low-temperature heating source. In an alternative arrangement (see figures 5-6), the low-temperature source may be a return line from underfloor heating and the output port may be connected to the return line of a heat pump.
Patent GB-2475545-A (GB)
Title: File Listener System and Method Avoids Duplicate Records in Database
Inventor: CLAYTON ROBERT
IPC: G06F17/22
Filed: 2009-11-24
Abstract: A file listener computer calculates at 330 a first file hash of a first file, retrieves a second file hash of a second file from a database, wherein file entity identifiers from the first and second files are associated with the same entity, the entity being for example, a person or a company. The listener computer then determines if the first file hash is unequal to the second file hash indicating that the first file is unique and inserts attributes of the first file into the database. The file listener preferably checks that the first file entity identifier exists and if it is valid. The first file identifier preferably corresponds to a buyer and the first file is preferably a buyer initiated payments file or an authorisation file. The first file hash is preferably calculated using a secure hashing algorithm (SHA) from the SHA-2 family. The attributes of the first file preferably comprise an original file snapshot stored in the database as a binary large object (BLOB).
Patent GB-638191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in brassieres
IPC: A41C3/06
Filed: 1948-04-12
Abstract: 638,191. BrassiÞres. AMYOT, P. April 12, 1948, No. 10138. [Class 141] A strapless brassiÞre comprises a pair of arch-shaped supports 6 of cord-stiffened fabric having their inner legs secured together, a diaphragm band 10 extending between the legs of each support, and a pair of circular breast pockets 5 secured between the concavely curved upper edges 11 of the bands and the upper parts of the supports. The parts 5, 6, 10 are preferably secured together by faggoting 9, 12, 13, 15. The cord-stiffened fabric 6 may be completely enclosed in a sheath 7 of suitable fabric and the arch-shaped members may be transversely curved. The breast pockets are preferably of open mesh fabric.