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Patent GB-2424933-A (GB)
Title: Seal assembly for an undersea hydraulic coupling
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT E III
IPC: F16J15/08
Filed: 2003-09-03
Abstract: A seal assembly, for a female undersea hydraulic coupling member, has a shell 21 for engaging the female undersea hydraulic coupling member, the shell having an internal shoulder. A seal carrier 30 having a first end 39, a second end 29, and an internal shoulder 37 is provided and at least the first end of the seal carrier fits inside the shell. A first annular metal seal 50 and a second annular metal seal 43 are secured to the seal carrier at its second end thereof, and a third annular seal 40 is secured between the internal shoulder 26 of the shell and the internal shoulder 37 of the seal carrier.
Patent GB-2439051-A (GB)
Title: Voided biaxially oriented polypropylene seal film
Inventor: KONKEL CHRIS
IPC: B32B38/00
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: The 50-250 žm thick biaxially stretched polypropylene (BOPP) film has a bulk density = 0.2-0.9 g/cc, yield   /  40 cm<2>/g, light transmission <20%, tensile strength at break   /  50 MPa, elongation at break   /  50% and 1% secant modulus   /  1000. Preferably the polypropylene containing void initiating particles is co-extruded with a printable ethylene propylene butylene co-polymer, and simultaneously drawn in the machine (MD) and transverse (TD) directions. Preferably the film includes additives or blending polymers. Preferably the film is included in an innerseal laminate, including metallic (aluminium foil), induction sealing and polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, PET) layers. Preferred values and MD:TD ratios are given for the parameters. The laminate is used to seal containers.
Patent GB-2427542-A (GB)
Title: Multi-speed food processor with reversible motor
Inventor: FEVRE LOUC XAVIER
IPC: A23L11/00
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: The tool carrying shaft 107 and the motor shaft 103 are connected by two continuously driven trains 120, 113. Power is transmitted to a cutting tool 112 via one train 113 when the electric motor 102 rotates in one direction and by the other train 120 when the motor rotates 102 in the other direction. Each train 120, 113 includes a wheel 116, 119 which rotates without load in one direction and transmits torque by friction in the other direction. Each coupling train 120, 113 also includes preferably toothed wheels 117, 114, 115, 118 and preferably an elastic belt (220, 225, figure 2)
Patent GB-2440586-A (GB)
Title: Non electric audio amplifier
Inventor: HODGES MATTHEW
IPC: G10K11/28
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: The amplifier takes the form of a hollow horn A-B that when placed over an audio emitting device amplifies the sound to make it clearer and louder. The amplifier can be used for any audio emitting device with the main market being envisaged as headphones, earphones and mobile phones. Preferably there will be a fold away or telescopic version A-D which will save space.
Patent GB-2426921-A (GB)
Title: An electrical device
Inventor: BUBLITZ SCOTT D
IPC: H01M50/269
Filed: 2004-07-26
Abstract: An electrical device, such as a vacuum cleaner, comprises a housing defining a passageway and an opening 150, a container assembly having a first portion in fluid communication with the passageway and a second portion in fluid communication with the opening 150, a motor supported in the housing and selectively connectable with a power source, a fan connected to the motor and operable to generate an airflow though the passageway and into the first portion of the container, and wherein during operation of the fan, first debris is carried by the airflow through the passageway and into the first portion of the container assembly and second debris is insertable through the opening 150 into the second portion of the container assembly without effecting the airflow through the passageway. The housing preferably includes a debris receptacle 146 slidably moveable between a receiving position in which debris is received in the receptacle and an insertion position in which debris in the receptacle is inserted into the second portion of the container assembly.
Patent GB-2443447-A (GB)
Title: A method of constructing an output document by adding data from a variable data document to a template document
Inventor: REES ROBERT THOMAS OWEN
IPC: G06F17/21
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: A modular document construction and generation system in which template documents, source documents, fragments from source documents and user input are used to construct and generate documents. The construction of the documents can be done remotely a server and user information may be entered at a Web browser. The present invention sets out a method of constructing a machine-readable document which applying a document construction process to first and second input machine-readable documents comprising a template document and a variable data document to produce an output document binding the variable data to the template. Each input document is declared to be of a respective type having a type identifier and the machine-readable document construction process is performed if the declared types meet a type match criterion. An XML schema may be used. The invention may be applied to insurance documents.
Patent GB-2430952-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a centraliser
Inventor: LE TUONG THANH
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A method of forming a centraliser involves disposing a collapsible core 935 in a pressure chamber (910, fig 10), the collapsible core 935 having a profile of a centraliser. A tubular sleeve is placed around the collapsible core and the pressure in the chamber (910, figure 10) is increased which conforms the tubular sleeve to the profile of the centralizer. The collapsible core 935 is then collapsed 935a to release it from the formed centraliser 940. The centraliser 940 may have a friction reducing coating or a resilient material on its inner surface.
Patent GB-2430792-A (GB)
Title: Information Storage Systems
Inventor: BARNES CHARLES FREDERICK JAMES
IPC: G11B5/58
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: An information storage and retrieval apparatus comprises 5 an information storage medium 168 comprising an information storage area, and an array 170 of information read and/or write heads. The information storage medium 168 and array of heads 170 are arranged to be oscillated with respect to each other in use such that each region of the information storage area is aligned with one corresponding read/write head during the oscillation. The head array can have a substantially planar surface and can be in mutual sliding contact with the storage medium. The storage medium may have self lubricating means such as an artificial diamond coating and the substrates of the storage medium and the head assembly comprise the same material. The substrates can be glass having a low coefficient of thermal expansion. The apparatus can also have refresh means to monitor signal strength and can rewrite a received signal. Also the head array and the storage medium can be resiliently biased towards on another.
Patent GB-2447432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to network mobility
Inventor: AGHVAMI ABDOL HAMID
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A method of providing mobility between network subnets for a plurality of mobile network nodes 14 attached to a mobile router 12 which hides any change in network subnet from the mobile network nodes and which network subnets provide access for the mobile router to a fixed network infrastructure, which method comprises the steps of (a) providing a signalling channel for each of said plurality of mobile network nodes; and (b) providing a data channel for each of said mobile network nodes; characterised in that the signalling channel utilises a multicast communication protocol to establish sessions for the mobile network nodes whereby routes to and from the mobile router are optimised. Changes to the mobile router network layer address are notified to remote network nodes 24, 26 with a single multicast message. A mobile network node joins a multicast group in response to receipt of a SIP-like signalling message.
Patent GB-2436713-A (GB)
Title: A multi-source X-ray scanner
Inventor: MORTON EDWARD JAMES
IPC: H01J35/06
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: An X-ray scanner comprising: an X-ray source 700 comprising a linear array of X-ray source points 702 and X-ray detection means 704 comprising a linear array of detectors, wherein said linear arrays are preferably arranged substantially perpendicular to each other (see Figure 15); and control means arranged to operate either said X-ray source points or said X-ray detectors in plurality of successive groupings. For example, the array of X-ray source points may be controlled to produce a plurality of successive illuminations, each illumination having a square wave pattern of a different wavelength (see Figs 14a to 14c). The control means may apply a mathematical transform to the recorded readings from each of the array of detectors in order to reconstruct a three-dimensional image of an object 706 being scanned. A number of electron sources suitable for use in said X-ray scanner are also disclosed (see Figures 1-4, 6-12 and 16-18).
Patent GB-2438217-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for the selective determination of the quantity of oil mist in a gas sample
Inventor: LUEBBERT CHRISTIAN
IPC: G01N21/00
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: A device for the selective determination of the quantity of oil mist in a gas sample comprises an impactor (1) with at least one micronozzle (4) for metering a predetermined test gas volume, a baffle plate (5) downstream of the micronozzle (4) for separating oil particles and an evaluation means e.g. inspection window (7), at the side of the baffle plate (5) facing away from the micronozzle (4). Also shown is a method the selective determination of the quantity of oil mist in a gas sample using the device.
Patent GB-2448316-A (GB)
Title: Modular compost containment structure comprising integral ducting
Inventor: MILBANK JOHN GEARON BYEFORD
IPC: B65D90/02
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A construction member 20 which is connectable to at least one further said construction member 20 and to at least one support member 30 to form a containment structure 10 for containing organic material, for example, material being composted, the construction member comprising a base 22 and a wall formation 21, wherein the base comprises a duct 25 for conveying fluid through the construction member, the duct being communicable 26 with the duct of the or each further construction member and with a conduit provided in the or each support member. The base in the duct may comprise a manifold. The duct preferably permits leachate to flow in one direction, oxygen in the opposite direction. Formations 27 may be provided on either side of the base to support the support member or floor, preferably allowing it to slope so that liquid therein drains under gravity. Tensioning means may be provided to secure subsequent construction members together, preferably comprising a tendon passing through apertures 29 in each wall 21. A roof 40 may be provided, the base and wall of the structure may comprise concrete. A hollow-cored support member which supports organic matter on its upper surface is also claimed, the upper surface has apertures which allow leachate to drain into the core.
Patent GB-2450342-A (GB)
Title: Fail-safe control input device having a movable magnet and at least three magnetic flux sensors with system to detect input device fault
Inventor: BANERJEE DEV KUMAR
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2007-06-20
Abstract: A control system has a control input device, such as a joystick, with a movable magnet 13 and a pole-piece frame 18, 19, 20 positioned about the magnet for influencing the flux lines of the magnet. Three or more magnetic flux sensors 22A, 22B, 22C are positioned in said pole-piece frame for sensing movement of the magnet. The magnetic flux sensors (e.g. Hall effect sensors) are equally spaced 120{ apart around the magnet and the output signal of each of the sensors is monitored enabling a process to be implemented dependent upon the monitored signals of the sensors. The process may be control input or a fail-safe process. In order to detect a fault, the outputs of the magnetic flux sensors may be added together to generate a check value to facilitate a fail-safe process. If the check value exceeds zero, or exceeds zero by more than a pre-determined threshold, a signal for implementing a fail-safe process is generated. The control input device is suitable for safety critical use in applications such as wheelchairs, forklift trucks and other human carrying vehicles and for the control of machines such as cranes, robots, etc.
Patent GB-2440055-A (GB)
Title: A fluid dispensing method for use in a batch process for growing bacteria
Inventor: OPHARDT HEINER
IPC: B01F15/02
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: A method of dispensing fluid from a container is disclosed, wherein the container comprises an exit at a height above the base. The method comprises providing fluid at a height below the exit opening, rotating the fluid with an impeller to create a standing vortex below the height of the exit opening, and, to dispense the fluid, subsequently increasing the speed of rotation of the impeller to raise the vortex to the height of the exit opening such that fluid above the opening passes through the exit. The method is preferably used in a batch process for growing bacteria, whereby fluid comprising the bacterial culture is dispensed. Also provided is a batch process for growing bacteria in a modular bio-generation tank comprising an impeller that raises the level of the fluid within the tank which increase with the speed of the impeller.
Patent GB-2455136-A (GB)
Title: Automatic provisioning of an openline circuit.
Inventor: CHRISTIE DAVID
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2007-11-30
Abstract: A system and method for the automatic provisioning of an openline (or ringdown) circuit, specifically for use with a network management system, the system comprising a web GUI (Graphical User Interface) 211 and middleware 212, wherein the middleware 212 may be synchronised with and instructs a prior art network management system 116. The GUI 211 can be accessed by personnel in an IT department 112, or by dealers over the Internet 200 via their dealer board using "secure sockets" to be able to make the changes to their openline circuits, including the provisioning of a new openline circuit, the various different inputs being information. Aspects of the invention comprise receiving a provisioning request and comparing information from a database. Essentially, the middleware of the present invention replaces the human interface of a network engineer making system changes as in the prior art provisioning and deleting process. The provisioning of the circuit is electronic data based not paper based. It allows the user self provisioning, deletion and relocation of the service, rather than a user being dependent on a carrier to carry out the provisioning task.
Patent GB-2442626-A (GB)
Title: Water-soluble film
Inventor: KITAMURA SHUICHI
IPC: B65D85/00
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: This invention provides a water-soluble film, which is a polyvinyl alcohol film containing a polyvinyl alcohol resin (A), has a time of dissolution in water of 20{C of not more than 60 sec in terms of a film thickness of 76 žm and has a film b value of not more than 0.5 and, after standing at 80{C for 72 hr, a film b value of not more than 1.0, preferably a water-soluble film comprising a polyvinyl alcohol resin (A), at least two plasticizers (B), and a bisulfite (C), the content of the plasticizer (B) based on 100 parts by weight of the polyvinyl alcohol resin (A) being 5 to 50 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the polyvinyl alcohol resin (A), the content ratio of the bisulfite (C) to the plasticizer (B) (C/B): weight ratio) being more than 0.02 and not more than 0.35. The water-soluble film composed mainly of PVA resin is less likely to cause coloration at the time of film formation and coloration with the elapse of time even upon contact with a chemical.
Patent GB-2444650-A (GB)
Title: Passing key sequences to a host computer through a USB device
Inventor: HULBERT THOMAS STEVEN
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: A portable apparatus comprises a USB autorun device that when connected to a PC automatically establishes itself as a known type of device, preferably a CD-ROM, and sends a sequence of data, such as key codes, to the PC which causes access to content or a task to be initiated. The USB device includes a a USB microcontroller which is designed to be attached to or embedded in an application specific package. Preferably the key codes comply with the human interface device (HID) protocol. The USB autorun module may be a USB IC module or a an Integrated circuit card. In one embodiment the key codes transferred may be a URL causing the terminal to open a specific website. The data passed may include a user or device type ID allowing the user or device to be authenticated. Various embodiments of the device include using it allow access to a community or blog website, an email application, an online radio station, retailer or online subscription service.
Patent GB-2446250-A (GB)
Title: A dust- or particle-based solar shield to counteract global warming
Inventor: WAKEFIELD STEPHEN ROGER
IPC: A01G15/00
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: A global warming solution, comprising at least one specially-designed component such as a space craft, with the purpose of counteracting global warming effects upon the earth. The craft may be positioned between the earth and sun and emits a stream of specially designed particles at a chosen density and speed, thus acting as a precision dust- or particle-pump. The material for making the particles can be and augmented by supply vessels. The purpose of the dust shield is to reduce components of solar radiation incident on the earth by variable amounts, thus acting as an extraterrestrial cloud maker with the direct intention of increasing the albedo of the earth and thus mimicking global dimming. It may act within the magnetosphere or actively dope the magnetopause.
Patent GB-2441268-A (GB)
Title: Engineered extracellular matrices control stem cell behavior
Inventor: VOYTIK-HARBIN SHERRY L
IPC: A61L27/38
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A composition for culturing stem cells is provided. The composition comprises an engineered purified collagen based matrix that has been formed under controlled conditions to have the desired microstructure and mechanical properties. The engineered purified collagen based matrix compositions of the present invention can be used alone or in combination with cells as a tissue graft construct to enhance the repair of damaged or diseased tissues.
Patent GB-2458259-A (GB)
Title: Neuroprotective 3-phenylacrylonitrile (3-PAN) derivatives
Inventor: GREIG IAIN ROBERT
IPC: A61K31/277
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: Use of a compound of the following formula in the treatment or prophylaxis of neurodegeneration: <EMI ID=2.1 HE=29 WI=56 LX=755 LY=857 TI=CF> wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each selected from hydrogen and a substituent; W is selected from hydrogen and saturated C1-6 alkyl; Q is selected from CN and a carbonyl-linked substituent. These compounds are useful as neuroprotectives, for example, in the treatment or prophylaxis of neurodegeneration, a neurodegenerative disease or disorder, etc. In further aspects, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, for example, as neuroprotectives, for example, in the treatment or prophylaxis of neurodegeneration, for example, Parkinson's disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease (AD), multiple sclerosis (MS), Huntington's disease (HD), etc.
Patent GB-2459258-A (GB)
Title: Method and Device for constructing a fence
Inventor: OVERY TIM
IPC: E04H17/26
Filed: 2008-04-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of constructing a fence comprising the steps of forming a channel (15 figure 2) in the ground, and placing a fence material 9 along the ground in which the channel (15 figure 2) has been opened, and pressing the fence material 9 into the channel (15 figure 2). The device comprises a means for forming a channel (15 figure 2) in the ground, preferably a deep tine 2 which may be mounted on a frame 14, and a wheel 5 which may be hydraulically controlled, for pressing the fence material 9 into the channel (15 figure 2) formed by the deep tine 2. The device allows the method steps to be carried out simultaneously.
Patent GB-2448245-A (GB)
Title: Authentication, database structure and search client
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL PAUL
IPC: G06V10/147
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: An apparatus may be provided for determining a signature from an article in a reading volume of the apparatus. The apparatus can comprise a source operable to generate a coherent beam and a beam directing member operable to direct the coherent beam into the reading volume. The apparatus may also comprise a detector arrangement for collecting signals created by scatter of the coherent beam within the reading volume, wherein different ones of the signals relate to scatter from different parts of the reading volume, the detector arrangement having a numerical aperture greater than a predetermined minimum and a processor operable to determine a signature for an article in the reading volume from the collected signals. Use of such apparatus can be repeated whenever required to test authenticity of the article. Using this system, it has been discovered that it is essentially pointless to go to the effort and expense of making specially prepared tokens, since unique characteristics are measurable in a straightforward manner from a wide variety of every day articles.
Patent GB-2451749-A (GB)
Title: Insulated container for storing a liquid
Inventor: TSUKAHARA KEIJI
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: An insulated container 10 for storing a liquid, such as vehicle engine long life coolant (LLC), comprises an inner container 20, an interior member 30 and an exterior member 50. The inner container may be formed from resin and is equipped with a liquid flow inlet/outlet 21. The interior and exterior members enclose the inner container and form a gas barrier layer. A heat insulation space 40, in which a heat insulating material 41 is sealed at reduced pressure, is formed between the interior and exterior members. A flange 60 is fitted onto the flow inlet/outlet, where the flange has a lower surface (65, fig.4) bonded to the interior member and an upper surface (63, fig.4) bonded to the exterior member. Preferably, the heat insulation space is a vacuum insulation layer containing a gas adsorbent 42. In use, the insulated container is designed to provide a high performance vacuum heat insulating material, which is formed around a container so as to minimise heat loss. In a further aspect, a method of manufacturing the insulated container is disclosed.
Patent GB-2451010-A (GB)
Title: Extraction cleaner with air/water separation arrangement
Inventor: HERTICK TIMOTHY T
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface comprises a housing, a recovery tank removably mounted to the housing, a lid covering the recovery tank, said lid having an inlet opening for directing dirt and liquid into the recovery tank and an outlet opening and a suction nozzle fluidly communicates with the inlet opening of the lid. A suction source fluidly communicates with the outlet opening for drawing dirt and liquid from the surface through the suction nozzle and into the recovery tank. An air/water separator is secured to the lid and fluidly connected to the inlet opening. The separator includes a bottom wall and an upstanding peripheral wall which includes and outlet. A baffle portion is provided on the bottom wall and along with the peripheral wall it defines a channel for directing dirt and liquid out of the outlet of the peripheral wall. The peripheral wall includes a bevelled wall portion positioned below the inlet opening such that the flow of liquid and dirt from the inlet impinges upon at least a portion of the bevelled wall portion.