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Patent GB-2412119-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming crystalline tin (IV) oxide film
Inventor: VAYSSIERES LIONEL
IPC: C30B7/00
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: A method of forming a crystalline tin (IV) oxide film on a substrate, where said film comprises a plurality of nanorods, each of which includes crystals grown along the c-axis of the tin (IV) oxide crystal. The method comprising: at least partly immersing a substrate (figure 1, 3) in an aqueous solution (figure 1, 1) of a tin salt in an acid medium with a second compound; the second compound providing a slow release source of a basic medium; said slow release source decomposing and reacting with said tin salt to thereby effect growth of tin oxide crystals along said crystal c-axis to form said crystalline tin (IV) oxide nanorods on said substrate (figure 1, 3). The film may be used as a gas sensor, photochemical system or in a photoelectrode after a doping/firing step.
Patent GB-2401343-A (GB)
Title: A foam filled panel
Inventor: COWELCHUK GLENN A
IPC: B29C44/12
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A panel (10,figure 1) and method for forming such a panel (10,figure 1) comprises a substrate 12, a cover layer 16 and foam 18, disposed between at least a portion of the substrate 12 and the cover layer 16. At least one of the cover layer 16 or the substrate 12 is provided with an integrally formed member for sealing the cover layer 16 to the substrate 12. The integrally formed member may comprise protrusions such as teeth (60,figure 3) or a notch (80, figure 7a) which forms a hinge for a perimeter portion to bend and provide a seal. The present invention also relates to a method for forming the panel.
Patent GB-2414986-A (GB)
Title: Use of a permanent bar magnet to reduce the build up of limescale in water pipes
Inventor: WEBB WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: C02F1/48
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: A high flux cast ferrite permanent magnet in two parts described as collar is fitted around a water pipe and the two halves held together by the strength of the magnet. The magnetic field helps prevent the build up of limescale in hard water areas. The magnet may be fitted around the incoming mains cold water supply pipe and any take offs.
Patent GB-2398915-A (GB)
Title: Sheet delivery apparatus
Inventor: SO SANG YOUNG
IPC: B65H7/12
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: In a sheet feeding apparatus, e.g. for delivering banknotes from cassettes 2, 18 to an outlet 14, a reject box 4 is provided to received abnormal or abnormally-fed notes such as two or more notes fed together. These are diverted from the normal feed path by a diverter 76 positioned between a feeding belt 46 and a discharging belt 58. The abnormal feeding is detected by a thickness sensor 82. The operation of the machine is controlled by various optical sensors detecting note position and by clutches in the in the drives to the rollers feeding the notes and driving the belts.
Patent GB-2404791-A (GB)
Title: Compact antenna arrangement for simultaneous operation under two different protocols
Inventor: KINGSLEY JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: An antenna arrangement comprises first and second antenna structures 33, 34, where the said structures are arranged within a common plane and the first antenna structure 33 is a multi-band antenna and the second antenna structure 34 is configured to operate with a polarisation direction which is parallel to the said plane. The first antenna structure 33 may comprise dielectric and conductive component combinations which operate at different and non-interacting frequencies which may involve a parasitic member. The antenna 33 may have a single feed with the antenna components being fed in series or in parallel. The said antenna 33 may involve dielectric antenna or dielectric loaded antenna arrangements and may include printed or strip dipole or stacked patch formations. The second antenna structure 34 may be a short-circuited quarter wavelength patch antenna. The said structures 33, 34 may be elongate such that they fit in the frame of a display 2. Two of the first antenna structures 33 may be located close to each other with orthogonal longitudinal axes and orthogonal or opposed polarisations. The second antenna structure 34 may be arranged in the frame to optimise its isolation from the first antenna structures 33. The first antennas 33 may be for WLAN operation and the second antenna 34 may be for Bluetooth (RTM) operation.
Patent GB-2401112-A (GB)
Title: Process for starting up a fischer-tropsch reactor
Inventor: STEYNBERG ANDRE PETER
IPC: C07C1/04
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A process for starting up a Fischer-Tropsch reactor includes establishing, in the reactor, an initial charge of molten wax. The initial reactor temperature is below the line-out reactor temperature but is sufficiently high for a Fischer-Tropsch reaction to take place. The reactor contains, in contact with the molten wax, at least a portion of its line-out catalyst inventory. Syngas is fed into the reactor at an initial flow rate below the line-out syngas flow rate. Initially a syngas H2:CO molar ratio is maintained at a higher value than its line-out value, whereafter the syngas H2:CO molar ratio is decreased to its line-out value. The syngas flow rate and the reactor temperature are then increased to their line-out values.
Patent GB-2421421-A (GB)
Title: Turn signal indicator on wristband
Inventor: APPLEBY COLIN
IPC: A41D13/01
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A turn signal indicator for cyclists, horse riders, or the like is in the form of a wristband (8) which comprises at least one light (2), a source of electric power for illuminating the light (2), and an actuation switch (12). The light (2) is provided on the back side (3) of the wristband (8) as worn, and the switch (12) is provided on the palm side. The actuation switch (12) is then actuatable by bringing the switch into proximity to or contact with an external object without the need to actuate the switch (12) using the fingers of either hand. The light may form an arrow or separate lights. The light(s) may be under timer control. An audible signal may also be provided.
Patent GB-2424147-A (GB)
Title: Controlling PTT communication sessions
Inventor: WONG GAVIN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: A telecommunications system allows a push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) communication session to be established between mobile terminals 1A,1A',1B. A single controlling PoC function 22B controls the admission of new members to and the removal of members from the PoC communication session. Each PoC Client communicates with the PoC controlling function 22B via a respective PoC participating function 20A,20A',20B. The controlling PoC function 22B issues a Talk Burst Granted message to a PoC Client (via its associated PoC participating function) when that client is given permission to transmit a talk burst. The Talk Burst Granted message is modified to include an indication of the number of active members in the PoC communication session, enabling that PoC participating function to determine the number of PoC Clients to which the talk burst originating from its PoC Client will be transmitted and/or to cause a charge to be rendered to the user of its PoC Client in accordance with the number of recipients.
Patent GB-2408463-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic menu system
Inventor: WOLF BRYAN D
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A menu system for generating menus including one or more menu items may include an uncompiled text file or script that may be used to specify various characteristics of each menu item. The text file may specify a tree structure in which menu items are to be displayed, the names assigned to the menu items or nay security clearance required for viewing or display of the menu items. Additionally, the text file may specify one or more different information or page files associated with each menu item.
Patent GB-2420421-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for an embedded time domain reflectometry test
Inventor: LINAM DAVID L
IPC: G01R31/11
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing interconnections of an integrated circuit comprising an IC with programmable test circuitry embedded in the input/output pad capable of providing a time domain reflectometry test by launching a test transition or pulse onto the interconnect and capturing a reflection of the test signal from the transmission element.
Patent GB-2428051-A (GB)
Title: Standing seam roof cladding system with integral halter bracket
Inventor: TAYLOR PETER
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A system for interconnecting metal sheets such as standing seam roofing sheets comprises a first sheet 2 deformed along an edge 8 to provide an integral tubular roofing halter and a second sheet 4 having a second edge 22 of arcuate form to fit over the tubular edge of the first sheet in a locking manner. The deformed edge of the first sheet is divided into three regions, a first upstanding portion 10, a second tubular portion 12 and a third portion 14, preferably coplanar with the sheet, extending from the second portion and adapted to be attached to a sub-structure by a clip 20. The first and second metal sheets may be coplanar. The first and second sheets may engage in a snap-fit arrangement, by sheets may be further locked together by rolling of the second overlying edge around the tubular edge of the first sheet. The third portion of the first sheet may provide attachment regions 34 of U-shaped cross-section, preferably provided by a channel, which correspond in shape to the attachment clips. The clips are preferably spaced apart along the edge and comprise profiled metal. The first region of the first sheet preferably has a sloping part 16 to provide clearance for the underlying clip when assembly. Each sheet is preferably provided with opposed first and second edges. Sheet rigidity is preferably improved by ribs and micro-ridges. The sheets may be aluminium and used on a roof, preferably attached to purlins. In use, the deformed edges of the sheets enable a standing seam roof to be constructed without separate halter brackets and without piercing the sheets by bolts etc for attachment to the roof.
Patent GB-2417610-A (GB)
Title: Radio spacer bin
Inventor: NAGY PAUL WAYNE
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: A radio bin spacer 10 is disclosed that allows a standard sized radio to be mounted in a vehicle instrument panel designed for a larger radio. The spacer comprises a bin having an open end 1, a closed end and top, bottom and side walls 3. The top wall has a structural rib 5 and at its rear a pair of stanchions 4. The side walls each have a mounting tab 6 with a bore 7 and optional fibs 8. A radio (30, Fig 2) may be mounted on top of the bin spacer so that the mounting bracket (20) is filled.
Patent GB-2416553-A (GB)
Title: Downhole magnetic coupling on actuator
Inventor: VICK JAMES D JR
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for actuation of downhole tools. In one example, a deep set safety valve 12 uses a magnetic coupling 52 which permits a portion of the safety valve 12 at control line 18 pressure to be isolated from tubing string 14 internal pressure, without requiring the use of a dynamic seal therebetween. A piston 32 of the safety valve 12 may be displaced in response to a differential between control line pressure and pressure in an annulus 38 surrounding the tubing string 14, pressure in another control line, or pressure in the tubing string 14. The magnetic coupling is between an actuator member and an operating member located radially inwardly of the actuator member.
Patent GB-2415694-A (GB)
Title: Method of separation/purification for high-purity silver chloride and process for producing high-purity silver by the same
Inventor: HEGURI SHINICHI
IPC: C01G5/02
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: A method of efficient separation/purification for obtaining high-purity silver chloride which eliminates the necessity of a pretreatment of a refining intermediate comprising sparingly soluble silver compounds and impurity elements when silver chloride is separated from the refining intermediate and purified to a high degree and which enables the silver chloride to be used as a raw material to give high-purity silver metal without necessitating the dry purification or electrolytic repurification of the silver metal. The method is characterized by comprising: a leaching step in which the refining intermediate is leached with an aqueous sulfite solution to extract silver with the solution to thereby form a silver-containing liquid resulting from the leaching and an insoluble residue; a silver chloride generation step in which the liquid resulting from the leaching is neutralized and acidified to precipitate silver chloride and thereby form the silver chloride and a mother liquor; and a silver chloride purification step in which the silver chloride is oxidized in an acidic aqueous solution by adding an oxidizing agent to dissolve and separate impurity elements and thereby form purified silver chloride and a solution containing the impurity elements.
Patent GB-2432876-A (GB)
Title: Roller-shutter door locking arrangement
Inventor: THOMAS ROY
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A locking arrangement for a roller-shutter door that incorporates a series of slats A and a guide channel B. A cylinder lock is inserted into a void X between the slats of the door A in its unrolled state and the guide channel B to block the movement of the door. The cylinder lock E may deploy arms (figure 2, F) to prevent its withdrawal. Spacer pieces (figure 3b, K) may be inserted to minimise space between the lock and a surface of the channel.
Patent GB-2419891-A (GB)
Title: High-damage tolerant aluminium alloy product in particular for aerospace applications
Inventor: HARGARTER HINRICH JOHANNES WIL
IPC: B64C3/26
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: The invention relates to an aluminium alloy wrought product with high strength and fracture toughness and high fatigue resistance and low fatigue crack growth rate, and having a composition of (in wt.%): 0.3 to 1.0 % Mg, 4.4 to 5.5% Cu, 0 to 0.20% Fe, 0 to 0.20% Si, 0 to 0.40% Zn, and Mn in a range 0.15 to 0.8 as dispersoids forming element in combination with one or more of dispersoids forming elements selected from the group consisting of: Zr, Sc, Cr, Hf, Ag, Ti, V, the balance being aluminium (Al) and other incidental elements, and whereby there is a limitation of the Cu-Mg content such that: -1.1[Mg]+5.38  &  [Cu]  &  5.5. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a product.
Patent GB-2426646-A (GB)
Title: Fet amplifier, pulse modulation module, and radar device
Inventor: YAMASHITA SADAO
IPC: H03F3/189
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: An FET (5) has a gate connected to a high-frequency signal input circuit (7) and an output unit of a reverse amplifier (4). The reverse amplifier (4) has a non-reverse input unit connected to a constant voltage circuit (1) generating a DC constant voltage signal and a reverse input unit connected to a gate bias control signal input circuit (2) via an inverter circuit (3). The reverse amplifier (4) outputs a positive (Hi state) gate bias voltage when the output voltage from the inverter circuit (3) is 0V, and a low (Low state) gate bias voltage lower than the pitch-off voltage of the FET (5) when the output voltage from the inverter circuit (3) is a predetermined positive voltage. The FET (5) is turned ON/OFF by the gate bias voltage, pulse-modulates the high-frequency signal inputted, and outputs the signal.
Patent GB-2424763-A (GB)
Title: Organic EL device
Inventor: KIMURA HIROSHI
IPC: H05B33/28
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: The device comprises an electrode and/or a coloured conductive layer which absorbs light of wavelengths different to the electroluminescent light. For blue electroluminescent light the electrode may comprise Zn, Mo, Cr and the transparent conductive layer (eg Tin, Zinc or indium oxide) may comprise <1% CuO, Co or Ti. The contrast of an EL device in a display panel is thereby improved.
Patent GB-2425768-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for a blister pack
Inventor: TEDHAM MARTIN JOHN
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing comprising an upper cover 210 hingedly attached to a lower cover 208 to house a blister pack 200. The lower cover has a central hub 206 which snap-fits through a central aperture in the blister pack 200 to enable relative rotation. The upper cover includes a dispensing actuator 232 which is aligned and cooperates with a dispensing window 236 in the lower cover. An access aperture 240,242 is provided in the housing through which a user may manually engage an exposed portion of the blister to rotate it relative to the housing. Two spaced apart manually releasable locking means 216 co-operate with the blister pack and are biased to prevent rotation of the blister pack but which can be manually pressed to unlock them and allow the blister pack to be rotated.
Patent GB-2434598-A (GB)
Title: A secure on-site transportable storage unit without a floor
Inventor: ENTWISTLE LORNE
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: An on-site storage unit 1 comprises a transportable container which is provided with side walls 2 and a roof 3 but no floor. At least one of the side walls 2 includes a lockable door 4, 5 to allow access to the interior of the unit 1. Advantageously, the storage unit comprises at least one chain or cable 11 that is adapted to lie substantially at floor level and that is connected between two internal sides of opposite walls 2 of the unit. In this way, a vehicle or similar heavy piece of plant can be driven or located straddling the chain or cable 11. The vehicle or plant is thereby used to anchor the unit 1 to the ground but is not so securely held as to enable it to be cleanly lifted if an attempt were made to hoist the unit. Alternatively a plate secured to a side wall may be used as an anchor. A plurality of lifting eyes 9, adapted for retraction into the interior of the unit may be provided. The unit may also have at least one barred window in it's roof, internal wiring and lighting means, preferably powered by a solar panel. A removable floor may be fitted. The unit may form part of a larger transportable container. In use, the storage unit is provided primarily for the secure storage of plant, materials and equipment such as are for use on building sites and the like. The absence of a floor prevents theft of the unit by being hoisted with its contents directly on to the bed of a vehicle, as is common with conventional security units as the contents will be left behind.
Patent GB-2432014-A (GB)
Title: Portable screen device with dual shaft structure
Inventor: CHOI HAE-YONG
IPC: G03B21/58
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A portable screen device having a dual shaft structure has a left and a right rotation shaft installed to an upper rod and the center of a lower frame of a screen in the horizontal direction and are connected to left and a right support arms by a hinge means. The rotation shafts are engaged with each other and extended by a rotating threaded rod rotating in receiving means in the support arm. Due to rotation of a rotation rod installed in the intermediate portion of the supports, the screen moves up and down. Therefore, volume and weight of the portable screen device are reduced and the stability is increased.
Patent GB-2434799-A (GB)
Title: Polishing composition and polishing method
Inventor: YAMADA SHUHEI
IPC: B24B37/00
Filed: 2007-02-05
Abstract: The polishing composition contains polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-fatty acid ester, silicon dioxide, water soluble cellulose, an alkaline compound, and water. The content of polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-fatty acid ester in the polishing composition is less than 0.0025% by mass. The polishing composition is appropriate for final polishing of silicon wafers.
Patent GB-2438135-A (GB)
Title: Portable apparatus with built-in FM transmitter
Inventor: MIYAGI HIROSHI
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: A portable apparatus with a built-in FM transmitter, where an antenna has a high degree of freedom in installation, less likely to break, and has enhanced transmission efficiency. A portable music playback apparatus (100) comprises an audio playback device (10) for generating an audio signal to be transmitted, a stereo modulation circuit (22) and an FM modulation circuit (24) for FM-modulating the audio signal to generate a carrier wave signal receivable by an FM receiver, an external transmission antenna (102) removably provided exposed to the outside of a housing, and a transmission circuit (26) for transmitting the carrier wave signal through the external transmission antenna (102).
Patent GB-2453794-A (GB)
Title: A catapult
Inventor: HAGUE IAN
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2007-10-20
Abstract: A catapult 101 for dispensing fishing bait 201 comprising a pocket 102 for receiving bait 201 connected by elastic portions 103 and 104 to a frame 105; and an actuator 106 connected to a flap 107 for closing the pocket 102. The catapult 101 is configured such that when in use the actuator 106 is pulled away from the frame 105, in order to stretch the elastic portions 103 and 104, and the flap 107 closes the pocket 102 to prevent the bait 201 from falling out while the elastic portions 103 and 104 are stretched.
Patent GB-2442366-A (GB)
Title: Nanoparticulate and controlled release compositions comprising prostaglandin derivatives
Inventor: JENKINS SCOTT
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a nanoparticulate prostaglandin derivative, preferably limaprost or a salt or derivative thereof, having improved bioavailability. The nanoparticulate prostaglandin derivative particles of the composition have an effective average particles size of less than about 2000 nm and are useful in the treatment of ischemic symptoms. The invention also relates to a controlled release composition comprising a prostaglandin derivative, such as limaprost alfadex, or a nanoparticulate prostaglandin derivative, such as limaprost or a salt or derivative thereof, that in operation delivers the drug in a pulsed or bimodal manner for the treatment of ischemic symptoms.
Patent GB-2439697-A (GB)
Title: Process for introducing a gas into a polymer
Inventor: WITTEN NEIL
IPC: B29C44/34
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: A first polymer (preferably in granular form) is exposed to a gas at a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure to introduce the gas into the polymer. This occurs at a temperature from the glass transition temperature to the melting temperature when the first polymer is crystalline or semi-crystalline in nature, or at a temperature below the glass transition temperature when the first polymer is amorphous in nature. Optionally, the gas-laden polymer may then be mixed with a second polymer. The polymer is then melted to produce a foamed article.
Patent GB-2450589-A (GB)
Title: Inflow control device
Inventor: HILL BUNKER M
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2008-05-12
Abstract: An inflow control device 101 for use in controlling the flow of fluid, indicated by arrows 120, 121 and 122 below, into a production tubing particularly in a horizontal subterranean wellbore and mitigate the effects of coning or cresting. The device is especially adapted for use with sand screen apparatus 115 and 116, and is modular in that it is manufactured separately from the sand screen apparatus. The inflow control device 101 contains an orifice 108 having an opening which is adjustable in size permits communication of fluid from one end 101a of the body of the device to the other 101b. The device may be utilized with multiple sand screen assemblies.