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Patent GB-2396545-A (GB)
Title: Spherical gelled simulated fruit wtih dimples, and extrusion process
Inventor: KELLY THOMAS REID
IPC: A23L29/256
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: The invention provides fruit-like products based on alginate or low-methoxy pectate gel which are spherical with two dimples spaced at opposite extremes of the sphere. These are prepared by extruding a sol through a cylindrical nozzle and at the same time extruding a gelling agent through a tube centrally located in the nozzle and co-terminous with it. The extrudate is cut off at the end of the nozzle below the surface of a bath of the gelling agent. The extrudate is allowed to gel by diffusion of calcium ions. The gelling agent is an aqueous solution containing calcium ions. The sol, which is an aqueous alginate or low-methoxy pectate sol, preferably contains dispersed fruit puree. Preferably the solution in the bath has a lower density than the density of the sol. In a preferred form of the invention equipment is used comprising a nozzle, a centrally spaced tube, a gelling bath and a perforated support surface in the bath for the gelling product.
Patent GB-2415138-A (GB)
Title: Tooth isolation device
Inventor: KHAN-SULLMAN RUSSELL
IPC: A61C5/82
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: A device suitable for isolating at least one tooth comprises two teeth engaging members 49 which, in use, engage either side of a tooth 20,27,47, and which are coupled to a flexible connecting means 23,26,48. At least one of the engaging members is attached to the connecting means by an elongate member 21,22,24,25,46 that is displaces the soft tissue surrounding the tooth, e.g. the tongue and/or cheek. Preferably both engaging members are mounted to elongate tissue displacement members. The device may have cotton rolls attached and may be provided with a suction device, lighting and/or mirrors. A special instrument may be used to apply the device to a tooth, e.g. rubber dam forceps.
Patent GB-2415865-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement of demagnetising coil pairs for EAS tag deactivation unit
Inventor: LEAR MERVYN FREDERICK
IPC: H01F13/00
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: An electronic article surveillance (EAS) tag deactivation unit for deactivating EAS tags of the type that require demagnetisation in order to be deactivated is adapted to be mounted in, on or under a point of sale counter-top. The unit has a coil assembly 10 comprising two pairs of elongate coils 11, 12 and 13, 14, which generally overlay one another. The coils 11, 12 and 13, 14 of each pair are mounted side-by-side with their longer sides adjacent and the longer sides of each pair are generally perpendicular to each other. Preferably, the coils 11, 12 and 13, 14 in each pair are coupled in series. A tag sensing coil can trigger a driving circuit to alternately and independently drive each pair of coils with a decaying alternative current to produce decaying magnetic pulses of different orientations to deactivate the tag. Tags at a considerable height above the counter top can be deactivated regardless of orientation.
Patent GB-2404623-A (GB)
Title: Vegetation pruning device
Inventor: BARKER DAVID
IPC: A01G3/033
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A vegetation pruning device 2 comprises a pair of arms 4, 6 adapted to pivot relative to each other about an axis to adjust the angle between them, and having at least one respective handle portion 14, 16 adapted to be gripped by a user. The device also includes a motor having a rotary output drive (34, fig 6), and an endless flexible cutting element 8 mounted to a first arm, which is driven by the rotary output drive. The arms are adapted to be gripped by a user at a pair of the handle portions oriented substantially symmetrically relative to each other about the axis. A self-adjusting tensioning device (450, fig 8), and a lubricating device for a powered cutting apparatus are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2416818-A (GB)
Title: Lock mechanism for a catheter
Inventor: URIE ROBERT GRAHAM
IPC: F16L37/248
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A proximal end adaptor for a catheter has a first elongate member 12 having a first portion 13 defining a first axial lumen 13a therethrough adapted to receive an inner sleeve 52, of the catheter 50 and a second elongate member 16 having a second axial lumen 16a adapted to receive, in sliding engagement, at least part of the first portion 13 of the first elongate member 12. The second elongate member 16 has a catheter 50 engagement means adapted to engage an outer sleeve 51 of the catheter 50, wherein the sliding engagement of the first and second elongate members 12,16 enables relative longitudinal displacement between the inner and outer sleeves 51,52 of the catheter 50. The proximal end adaptor 10 has connecting means attached to the first elongate member 12 for connecting the adaptor 10 to a collection receptacle, and a locking mechanism to enable the first and second elongate members 12,16 to be locked in at least a first predetermined position by a relative rotation of the first and second elongate members 12,16 about their axis, to thereby prevent said relative longitudinal displacement of the catheter sleeves 51,52. As a result of the logitudinal displacement the distal end of the catheter 50 enlarges to hold it in position <WC 1>within the body.
Patent GB-2404956-A (GB)
Title: A coupling arrangement having a removable locking member
Inventor: HART PETER
IPC: F16L37/14
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: A coupling apparatus comprises first 10 and second 12 members which are provided with recessed portions 18, 26 that align to provide a locking channel 18, 26. Locking means 14 may then be inserted into the locking channel 18, 26 in order to selectively secure the first 10 and second 12 members. The locking means may be a flexible wire 14 or a plurality of rotatable members such as ball bearings. Sealing means, such as O-rings 20, 28 may be provided on the first and second members 10, 12. Blocking means 32 may be provided to block the first and second members 10, 12 when they are disengaged.
Patent GB-2402967-A (GB)
Title: Electromechanical keeper
Inventor: HITESH CHERRY
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: An electromechanical keeper (100) is disclosed that includes a base plate (114) adapted for being mounted to a flat surface, a catch member (108) pivotally supported by the base plate (114), and a solenoid (112) having a solenoid shaft (122). The catch member (108) is adapted to engage the pawl of a latch when the catch member (108) is the closed position and the catch member is not engageable by the latch pawl when the catch member (108) is in the open position. The solenoid shaft (122) engages a cavity or bore (131) in the catch member (108) to retain the catch member (108) in the closed position. The solenoid shaft (122) disengages from the cavity or bore (131) in the catch member (108) to allow the catch member (108) to rotate to the open position when the solenoid (112) is energized.
Patent GB-2412414-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling an automatic transmission in a hybrid vehicle
Inventor: POTTER JAMES CLIFTON
IPC: F16H59/14
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A method of controlling a step-change automatic transmission 12 of a hybrid vehicle having an engine 10 and a secondary power source 14. The method comprises controlling an upshift from a current gear to a next gear and includes the steps of establishing first shift points of a demanded engine output and a corresponding vehicle speed, at which the upshift would occur if the engine 10 was the only power source. Determining a length of a first period in which energy is available to the secondary power source 14. Determining a length of a second period for the current vehicle speed to increase to a target vehicle speed of a first shift point whose corresponding demanded engine output is equal to a combined current demanded output of the engine 10 and secondary power source 14. The upshift is produced if the length of the second period is equal to or greater than the length of the first period.
Patent GB-2410305-A (GB)
Title: A coupling for a medical fluid delivery system
Inventor: WATKINSON JOHN
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: A coupling for a medical fluid delivery system for administering liquids to a patient includes male and female members, the female member 1 having an inwardly tapering socket 3 for receiving a complimentary tubular spigot 17 of the male member and having a liquid escape vent 9 for escape of liquid supplied from an incorrect or an incorrectly coupled male member. A collar 18 of the male member is threadedly engageable with a hub 2 of the female member for securing the members against disengagement, and the female member has a sleeve 5 with a pawl 6 which cooperates with ratchet teetch 20 on the collar to lock the collar against answering, the pawl being disengageable by squeezing the sleeve 5. The sleeve 5 may have openings 8 to permit treatment of the hub and sleeve interior for destroying bacteria. The male member may be provided at the forward end of a syringe 34. The male and female members have in their gripping regions similar external profiles defined by radial wings 14, 25, 39 to provide a clear tactile indication that the correct parts are being used together.
Patent GB-2422457-A (GB)
Title: Snapshot dump initiated in response to error detection
Inventor: SCHULSTAD GEIR OLAV
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: Hardware 22, in particular a data backup drive such as a tape drive, is provided with a snapshot system 91 to take a snapshot of data memory upon detection of a fault in the hardware to allow for analysis when a failed hardware device is removed from the system. The snapshot is stored in non-volatile memory, such as flash memory or the backup drive itself, to await analysis. The snapshot can include data including hardware register map contents, CPU data RAM, event management log, medium management log, request sense and media statistics memory locations. A number of detection mechanisms may be provided including a hard error trigger detector, a firmware trap trigger detector, a soft error trigger detector, a degraded media fault error trigger detector and a host system error trigger detector.
Patent GB-2411992-A (GB)
Title: Computer storage system
Inventor: NAGASOE YASUYUKI
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: There is provided a computer system comprising a storage system suitable for an open system which has advanced security functions for different types of logical devices. In a storage system such as a RAID system, 6 types of access attributes which are Readable/Writable, Read Only, Unreadable/Unwritable, Read Capacity 0, Inquiry Restricted, and S-vol Disable, can be set for each logical device. Read Capacity 0 makes a response " capacity 0" upon inquiries from hosts about capacity. Inquiry Restricted does not permit the hosts to recognize logical devices. S-vol Disable does not permit pair forming for duplication of a logical device with another device as the destination of copying. Upon receipt of commands from hosts of the open system, the storage system changes command processes and responses, depending on the difference in operation system, vendor, version, or the like, between hosts. A security function for the logical devices is controlled in accordance with an application program.
Patent GB-2427360-A (GB)
Title: Aliphatic prodrug linker
Inventor: VETTER DIRK
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: A polymeric prodrug comprises at least one polymer attached via at least one permanent bond to a bicine linker. The bicine linker is attached via a temporary linkage to an amine containing biologically active moiety, such as a drug, which can be released by cleaving the temporary linkage. The prodrug or corresponding polymeric prodrug linker reagent may have the following structure: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=47 WI=76 LX=335 LY=762 TI=CF> <PC>in which T is D or A (D being a residue of an amine containing biologically active moiety and A being a leaving group), X is a spacer moiety such as R13-Y1. Y1 is O, S, NR6, succinimide, maleimide, unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds or any heteratom containing a free electron pair or is absent, R13 is substituted or non-substituted linear, branched or cyclical alkyl or heteroalkyl, aryls, substituted aryls, substituted or non-substituted heteroaryls, R2 and R3 are hydrogen, acyl groups, or protecting groups for hydroxyl groups, R4 to R12 are hydrogen, X-R1, substituted or non-substituted linear, branched or cyclical alkyl or heteroalkyl, aryls, substituted aryls, substituted or non-substituted heteroaryls, cyano, nitro, halogen, carboxy, carboxaxnide and R1 is a polymer. In other examples the polymer R1 is placed at other positions.
Patent GB-2428448-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical combination lock resetting aid
Inventor: RIDLEY KENNETH SIDNEY
IPC: E05B19/20
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: A mechanical combination lock resetting aid comprising an aligning and resetting key 1 and a key guide 6 which is rigidly attached to the back of a lock case cover such that it supports, guides and governs the action of the key independent of the lock case and its cover in the aligning and resetting procedure. The aid allows the aligning and resetting of the mechanisms of dial operated mechanical combination locks where the combination numbers have been miss-set or are otherwise unknown and where the back of the lock is accessible. The device allows the user with nominal dexterity to bring a lock where the combination numbers are unknown back into immediate use without requisitioning the attendance of skilled personnel thereby saving time and expense.
Patent GB-2429464-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing a ferrous article
Inventor: WHITAKER IAN ROBERT
IPC: B22F3/12
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a ferrous article, with a high wear resistance, by a powder metallurgy route. A mixture of iron-based powders, is used which consists of a first powder, a second powder, and one or more functional additives which collectively form a maximum 5% by weight of the mixture. The first powder forms 35 to 60% by weight of the mixture and consists of iron particles to which copper particles have been diffusion bonded to give a copper content of the first powder of between 10 and 40% by weight. The second powder consists of substantially pure iron and forms the balance of the mixture. During manufacturing of the ferrous article, which preferably is a valve guide for the poppet valve of an internal combustion engine, the sintering takes place at a temperature below 1083 degrees C.
Patent GB-2429492-A (GB)
Title: Linked locking apparatus for drawers
Inventor: WENG KUO-CHAN
IPC: E05B65/463
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: A linked locking apparatus including a first and a second slide rail assemblies 11,12 and a first and a second activators 13,14. The first and second slide rail assemblies respectively include a stationary slide rail 92 and a telescopic slide rail set 94. The first activator 13 is disposed at an end of the telescopic slide rail set 94. The second activator 13 is corresponding to the first activator and disposed at the stationary slide rail 92. The second activator 14 includes a base seat 41, a guide seat 42, a bar member 43, a pair of slide ways 44 and a slide member 45. The base seat 41 is disposed at the stationary slide rail. The guide seat 42 is disposed on the base seat. The two slide ways 44 are oppositely respectively formed on the base seat 41 and the guide seat 42. Two ends of the slide member 45 are respectively fitted in the slide ways. Two ends of the bar member 43 are respectively passed through the spaces between the base seats 41 and the guide seats 42 of the first and second slide rail assemblies. When the telescopic slide rail set 94 of the second slide rail assembly extends out of the stationary slide rail 92, the first activator 13 drags the slide member 45 to push and engage with the bar member 43 so as to prevent the telescopic slide rail set 94 of the first slide rail assembly 11 from extending out of the stationary slide rail 92.
Patent GB-2430867-A (GB)
Title: An applicator roller which may be retractably stored in the handle
Inventor: MACKENZIE KENNETH
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A device for the application of lotion to areas of the body which are not readily accessible. It comprises a non absorbent roller attached to a telescopically collapsible stem which is connected to, and retractable into, the handle. The roller, which in use is positioned with its axis at right angles to that of the stem, may be rotated to lie parallel to the stem, allowing it to be retracted and stored within the handle. The roller is attached on rails allowing it to slide and clip into place with an additional tightening screw with a key to secure the roller in position ready for use. The telescopic stem is secured by a button release spring locking system. The handle has a rubber grip and it may have a carrying strap.
Patent GB-2416055-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus to improve multi-CPU system performance for accesses to memory
Inventor: DODD JAMES
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A flowchart and circuit for tracking memory page accesses in a multi-processor computing system to optimize memory bandwidth utilization.
Patent GB-2420003-A (GB)
Title: Electric power supply device for an electric load
Inventor: STOEGER JUERGEN
IPC: H01M50/247
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: An electric power supply device for an electric load, comprising, as an energy source, a battery pack for electric hand-held power tools, which battery pack has electric connecting means for connection to mating connecting means on the power tool side, the mating connecting means being disposed on a housing (10, 30) to which the battery pack is attached by means of a, in particular, engageable connector receiving device (12), and which includes an electronic control means (17) for matching the voltage values of the battery pack (11, 31) to the load, expands the area of application of the relatively expensive battery pack (11, 31) in that the housing (10, 30) includes, as an output, at least one socket (21) which is preferably realized as a 12 V cigarette-lighter socket provided in automobiles.
Patent GB-2417386-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic device
Inventor: BANK GRAHAM
IPC: H04R7/04
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A bending wave loudspeaker having an operating frequency range and a coincidence frequency which is above the operating frequency range, comprising a resonant panel having two generally orthogonal axes, vibration exciting means coupled to the panel to excite the panel into resonance along the one axis of the panel, and means restraining or preventing resonance along the other axis of the panel whereby the panel radiates an acoustic output which is of wide directivity along the one axis and of narrow directivity along the other axis of the panel.
Patent GB-2420753-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle seat air bag assembly with reinforcement panel
Inventor: TRACHT MICHAEL L
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A side air bag module (20) is disposed in a cavity (22) in a vehicle seat (10). At least one reinforcement panel (32) is secured to either the air bag module (20) or the seat frame (16) on an anchoring edge (34). The opposite edge (42) of the reinforcement panel (32) is sewn to a hem (50) on one side of a tear seam (48). A barbed retainer (58) may be inserted in a slot (62) to bear upon a peripheral flange portion (60) of the air bag module (20), or a retainer clip (36) may be hooked around part of the air bag module or seat frame. The reinforcement panel is intended to prevent elastic deformation of the trim cover (40) and to channel the expanding airbag towards the tear seam.
Patent GB-2421505-A (GB)
Title: Polymer electrolyte membrane having high durability and method for producing same
Inventor: MIYAKE NAOTO
IPC: H01B1/06
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A polymer electrolyte membrane composed of (a) a fluorine polymer electrolyte having an ion-exchange group and (b) a basic polymer is characterized in that at least a part of the component (a) and at least a part of the component (b) are chemically bonded with each other if desired. A method for producing such a polymer electrolyte membrane is also disclosed. A membrane electrode assembly wherein the polymer electrolyte membrane is tightly held between an anode and a cathode and a solid polymer fuel cell using such a membrane electrode assembly are further disclosed.
Patent GB-2421114-A (GB)
Title: Laser driver circuit
Inventor: MAGOON VIKRAM
IPC: H04B10/43
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: Disclosed are a device, system and method for controlling a duty cycle of a pulse data signal. A pulse data output signal may be generated in response to an input signal where the pulse data output signal comprises a duty cycle. The duty cycle of the pulse data output signal may be adjusted based, at least in part, upon an approximation of the average power of the pulse data output signal.
Patent GB-2426388-A (GB)
Title: Electrical terminal having terminal body with at least one component engaging projection
Inventor: PAVLOVIC SLOBADAN
IPC: H01R11/12
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: An electrical terminal (18) for connecting a conductor (16) to a component (12,14) includes a terminal body (20) that is configured to be electrically connected to the conductor (16). The terminal body (20) includes a first portion (24) and at least one projection (26) extending from the first portion (24). The terminal (18) also includes a fastener (22) associated with the terminal body (20) for connecting the terminal body (20) to the component (12,14). Furthermore the at least one projection (26) is engageable with the component (12,14) and ideally removes e.g. scrapes non-conductive coatings from the component (12) as the terminal body (20) is being connected to the component. The projection 26 is preferably a resilient blade and biases the terminal body away from the component 12 and urges the terminal body 20 against the threaded fastener, 22 to prevent loosening of the fastener. Terminal body 20 preferably has features 30 which form a channel retaining the fastener 22.
Patent GB-2433999-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring theft of fuel from a vehicle fuel tank
Inventor: ALLEN MATTHEW EMMERSON
IPC: G01F23/00
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: Theft of fuel from a vehicle fuel tank 10 is monitored by detecting both when and where fuel is being siphoned from the fuel tank. The amount of fuel in the tank is measured using a fuel quantity sensor 12 (e.g. measuring fuel level, mass or volume) along with the position of the vehicle (e.g. using GPS sensor 14), and the location of the vehicle is stored. An indication of the vehicle activity may be measured (either from the position of the vehicle or from determining whether the vehicle ignition is on or off). Simultaneous removal of fuel and introduction of another fluid, such as water, may also be detected. The status of the fuel cap (on or off) may also be measured. If fuel theft is detected a signal S by communication means 16 may be transmitted to the police.
Patent GB-2429073-A (GB)
Title: Flash module
Inventor: PANG SIEW IT
IPC: G03B15/03
Filed: 2006-08-03
Abstract: A flash module 200 has a first light-emitting diode ("LED") 202 optically coupled to a first lens 212 having a first viewing angle, and a second LED 204 optically coupled to a second lens 214 having a second viewing angle. The second viewing angle is greater than the first viewing angle. A first control signal line coupled to the first LED allows selectively activating the first LED. A second control signal line coupled to the second LED activates the second LED. The first and second LEDs may respectively emit blue and red light, with a third LED 206 emitting green light.
Patent GB-2425314-A (GB)
Title: Water-based heat-resistant coating composition and process for application thereof
Inventor: KASHIWADA SEIJI
IPC: C09D133/00
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A water-based heat-resistant coating composition characterized by comprising (A) an aqueous resin dispersion obtained by neutralizing a carboxyl-containing acrylic -modified epoxy resin with a basic compound and dispersing the neutralized resin in an aqueous medium, (B) an inorganic color pigment, and (C) a rust-preventive pigment; and a process for the application thereof.