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Patent GB-2387797-A (GB)
Title: A fogging machine
Inventor: WAGSTAFFE DAVID JOHN
IPC: A23B7/144
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: A fogging machine comprises a first chamber 2 containing a material for application to a substrate, a heater 4,5 which is separate from the first chamber and which, in use, supplies heat to the material for application by conduction, the fogging machine being adapted to drive 9 heated material for application from the first chamber to a fogging head. The heater may comprise a heating element, which may be electric, and a heat transfer material, which may be a fluid such as water. The heater may be contained within a second chamber which is separate from, but which may enclose or be enclosed by, the first chamber. Either or both of the first and second chambers may be spherical, pyramidal, cylindrical or rectangular in configuration. The first and second chambers may each have at least one opening to allow the supply and removal of the material for application into/from the chamber and may both be insulated. The heated material for application may be driven from the first chamber to the fogging head by a pump. The fogging machine may further comprise a vaporiser 13 located either upstream or downstream of the pump and which may have a burner 12 which heats a hot airflow to provide the vaporisation. The fogging machine is especially suited for applying sprout inhibitor such as CIPC to potatoes and the like vegetables and may be used with solvent-free, solid CIPC which is both easier to transport and safer to use than conventional liquid CIPC.
Patent GB-2390220-A (GB)
Title: Surface wave plasma processing apparatus
Inventor: KATO TATSUYA
IPC: H05H1/46
Filed: 2003-03-25
Abstract: The present invention is for a surface wave plasma processing apparatus 1. The invention comprises a generator 2 for producing a first microwave, which travels along a transmitting path 3 in a given direction. A coaxial convertor 6 is provided at the far end of the transmitting path 3 for converting this first microwave into travelling in an orthogonal direction to the original direction of the transmitting path 3. A slot antenna 8 is provided for receiving this microwave and radiating a second microwave in a shape. The apparatus further includes a dielectric window 9 for receiving the second microwave radiated by the slot antenna 8 to produce a surface wave plasma in chamber 10. The object to be processed, in this case a wire W, is moved with respect to the dielectric window 9 via a conveying means 11 and 12.
Patent GB-2401931-A (GB)
Title: Automotive hvac system
Inventor: JACKSON ADRIAN
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2003-05-17
Abstract: An automotive hvac system comprises a heat exchanger 2 having an air side where fresh and recirculated air are communicated to a cabin by a fan and an engine coolant side where coolant from an engine 1 is circulated through the heat exchanger 2 by a variable speed electrical pump 5 driven independently of the engine speed. During warm up under cold ambient conditions where rapid heating of the interior of a vehicle is required, coolant flow to a radiator 4 is restricted by a thermostat 3 and diverted through a bypass circuit and back to the pump 5 which is operated at maximum speed and enables the engine 1 to be maintained at a lower working speed. A solenoid valve 8 may be provided in the bypass circuit upstream of the thermostat 3 and during warm up is closed to allow a greater flow of coolant though the heat exchanger 2. Valve 8 may be placed downstream of the thermostat 3 and further valves may be placed in the other circuits.
Patent GB-2402189-A (GB)
Title: Stackable drawing pin and dispenser
Inventor: MORRISH DAVID
IPC: B43M15/00
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A stackable drawing pin comprises a head 21 and spike 22. The head has a broad upper portion 23 and a narrow lower portion 24 through which an aperture 26 extends. The aperture is intended to receive a spike of an adjacent drawing pin thus enabling the drawing pins to be stacked. The stacked drawing pins can be stored in a magazine of an associated dispenser. The dispenser consists of a two part housing 41,42 containing a cylindrical magazine 43. An array of the stacked drawing pins is biassed, by a pressure plate 45 connected to a helical spring 46, to an opening. A pair of jaws 52 are pivotably connected to two arms 50 and the arms may be squeezed to allow a drawing pin to advance to the opening where it is held by resiliently deformable flaps 54 until applied.
Patent GB-2404722-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable member projectile
Inventor: KILVERT ANTHONY DAVID
IPC: B63C9/26
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: An inflatable member projectile comprising: a projectile body 1 having one end more buoyant than the other 8; an inflatable roll 14 for vessel-immobilising; an inflation gas bottle 5 at the less buoyant end 8 of the body for inflating the inflatable roll 14 and a cradle for supporting the roll in an orientation such that the inflatable roll unrolls in a generally pre-determined deployment direction, i.e. with the projectile floating with the less buoyant end 8 down corresponding with their orientation. The cradle 3 comprises a number of radiating channels (11-13, fig 2) each locating one inflatable roll. Each roll has a serpentine portion in the bottom of its channel, for assisting in lifting the roll over a closed end of the channel. The cradle 3 has a lifter for lifting the rolls up out of the cradle, actuated by the inflation gas.
Patent GB-2414558-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring changes in composition or concentration of a fluid
IPC: G01N27/74
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: An apparatus for tracking changes in composition or concentration of a fluid or of one or more component parts of the fluid comprises a plurality of tuned radio frequency transformers (A, B) with a field pattern proximal the fluid sample such that changes in the sample result in changes in the frequency bandwidth or power-bandwidth spectrum of the transformers. This may be measured directly or indirectly and used to calculate the fluid concentration or composition or the amount of a constituent part in the sample. The apparatus is useful for monitoring body fluids such as blood for constituents such as glucose or haemoglobin. The different transformers may operate at different frequencies to monitor different components of the fluid.
Patent GB-2407729-A (GB)
Title: Releasing unused connections
Inventor: LINDEMANN WERNER
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A communications apparatus includes a router 10, a network address translator 12 and a connection controller 11. The connection controller 11 governs the connection from LAN 1 to other networks such as the Internet. The LAN serves a number of terminals 2 to 7. In the event that the connection controller determines that the link to a particular LAN is not used it will enter a short term hold process. After a predetermined time has elapse the connection is broken. However, this short term hold process can be circumvented by the network translator maintaining a record of the terminal use (or more particularly a port serving an application on the terminal). In the event that all the terminals are determined as not in use then a message is sent to the connection controller 11 indicating such and the connection is released. This avoids unnecessary connection cost and also enhances security of the LAN 1.
Patent GB-2409319-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic smoke generator and smoke detector tester
Inventor: PEPPER STEWART
IPC: G08B29/14
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: Apparatus for testing a hazard detector comprising an open-topped housing (15) for receiving a detector (16) under test, the housing containing a smoke generator device (30), a chamber for receiving smoke generated by the generator device and means for directing (12,13) the smoke in the receiving means towards the detector under test, characterised in that the smoke generator device (30) comprises a source of vaporisable liquid (9), a capillary arrangement (3), one end of which is provided with an electrical heater (1) for vaporising the liquid in the capillary (3) in order to generate smoke.
Patent GB-2398049-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle steering aid system
Inventor: CARTER DAVID NEIL
IPC: B62D15/02
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: A vehicle steering aid system for use with a vehicle 10 and trailer 12 combination, comprises a control unit 16, vehicle movement sensors, proximity sensors 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, video cameras 30, 32, 34, 36, and a user interface 54. The vehicle movement and proximity sensors enable a digital map of the vehicle surroundings to be formed. The view from the video cameras is displayed on a touch screen which is used to input a desired parking destination. Indication of target destination may also be achieved by using a joystick. Once the trailer is in the correct orientation for parking the user indicates this using inputting means. The control unit then formulates a best route and delivers both visual and audio steering cues via a screen and indicators. The steering cues incorporate a proportional element to indicate the amount of steering required. As the user manoeuvres the vehicle, the digital map and relative position of the vehicle are continually updated and steering correction cues delivered via the interface.
Patent GB-2410313-A (GB)
Title: An engine with a cylinder wall surface pattern providing oil storage
Inventor: CUMMING BRIAN
IPC: F02F1/00
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: An internal combustion engine 10 includes cylinders 19 which have a predetermined surface finish providing discrete pockets in the cylinder wall for oil storage. There may be at least two different surface patterns, the first pattern designed to provide a predetermined oil storage volume to lubricate a piston 22 which is slidingly engaged in the cylinder 19, and the second pattern to provide little or no storage capacity for oil. The second pattern is applied to the wall 28 of each cylinder 19 at one or more positions where impingement of un-burnt fuel against the cylinder wall 28 is to be expected. The reduced storage volume of the second pattern reduces the volume of un-burnt fuel that can be transferred from the cylinder 19 to the oil supply of the engine 10. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing such a cylinder, which may include applying the first pattern by honing and the second and/or first pattern by laser machining.
Patent GB-2399181-A (GB)
Title: Methods to detect formation pressure
Inventor: KRUEGER SVEN
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: Methods for estimating formation pressure from data taken during the drawdown cycle are presented. In one aspect, a method of determining a formation pressure during drawdown of a formation comprises sampling fluid from a formation using a downhole tool having a sample volume and a fluid sampling device. At least one time despendent parameter of interest related to the fluid is determined during the drawdown. The at least one time dependent parameter is analyzed using a plurality of calculation techniques to determine the formation pressure. The techniques include (i) a first pressure derivative technique. (ii) a second pressure derivative technique. (iii) a formation rate analysis technique; (iv) a dp/dt-ratio technique, and (v) a stepwise drawdown technique.
Patent GB-2402549-A (GB)
Title: Two layer filling for high aspect ratio trenches
Inventor: MCNEIL JOHN
IPC: H01L21/76
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: In a method for filling a recess having a high aspect ratio, such as a shallow trench isolation structure, a flowable layer 51, 52 is deposited in the recess to reduce the aspect ratio, and the recess is subsequently filled by another material. Prior to deposition of the other material, none of the flowable layer 51, 52 is on the sidewalls of the upper part of the trench. The flowable layer may be prevented from forming on the upper sidewalls of the trench by depositing a dewetting layer 30 and/or a layer 100 to increase the aspect ratio at the top of the trenches 110. Alternatively or additionally etching may be used to remove flowable oxide at the upper surface of the wafer 10 and around the edges of the recesses.
Patent GB-2404291-A (GB)
Title: Wet-connection connector and counterpart for down-hole use
Inventor: WALLACE FRANK A
IPC: H01R13/523
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: A male wet connection connector 100 comprises: a housing 102; a connector pin 104: a floating carrier carrying the connector pin; and a wiper piston or seal 160 movably mounted on the pin 104 to isolate at least one stab contact when not coupled. The pin 104 may have a tip contact 120 and coaxial contacts 121,122,123. A female connector (figures 5B, 5C, not shown) enters a bore 109 of the housing and receives the pin 104. The female connector has corresponding contacts 253,241,242,243 through which a piston 250 is initially located. Upon mating, the pin 104 of the male connector displaces the piston and the contacts of the pin mate with corresponding contacts of the female connector, and the female connector displaces the wiper piston 106 and the pin itself. The floating pin arrangement enhances mating accuracy.
Patent GB-2405038-A (GB)
Title: Suspending a cable in a conduit.
Inventor: BIXENMAN PATRICK W
IPC: H02G1/08
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: A method of suspending an electric submergible pumping system within a wellbore includes inserting an electric cable 600 within a conduit 602, such as coiled tubing, before the conduit 602 is deployed downhole. The electric cable 600 is inserted into the conduit 602 at the surface and is permitted to buckle in a manner so that the electric cable 600 buckles and uniformly contacts an interior surface of the conduit 602 at a plurality of locations along the entire length of coiled tubing 602 to prevent longitudinal movement of the electric cable 600 within the conduit 602. An electric submergible pumping system 660 is then connected to the conduit 600, and the electric cable 602 is connected to an electric motor of the electric submergible pumping system 660. The electric submergible pumping system 660 and the conduit 602 are inserted into the wellbore.
Patent GB-2405809-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device with multiple component award groups
Inventor: GERRARD PETER
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: The gaming device (10, Fig 1) includes a processor (38, Fig 2), a display device 30, 32 adapted to communicate with the processor (38). Several groups 108a, 108b having at least one component 110a, 110b, 112a, 112b, 114a, 114b are displayed to the player along with several selections 100. The selections 100 may relate to one or more of the components 110a, 110b, 112a, 112b, 114a, 114b. The player initially does not know which components 110a, 110b, 112a, 112b, 114a, 114b the selections 100 relate to, ie. the components 110a, 110b, 112a, 112b, 114a, 114b are initially masked. The player then selects the selections 100 to fill the groups 108a, 108b. A prize may be awarded to the player when a group 108a, 108b is completed. Alternatively the player may be given an award after a certain number of selections 100 have been made. The prize may relate to the value of the components 110a, 110b, 112a, 112b, 114a, 114b of the group 108a, 108b. There may be bonus awards 114a, 114b and multipliers 112a, 112b as part of the groups 108a, 108b. In one embodiment (Figs 17 to 23) each selection (402) has a number of components (404) relating to a number of groups (406). The player aims to complete the highest number of groups (406) using only limited number of selections (402).
Patent GB-2418238-A (GB)
Title: Screw gripping pipe end fitting
Inventor: READMAN MATTHEW JOSEPH
IPC: F16L33/22
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: Attachment of a coupling to an end of a polyethylene pipe comprising a knurled 12 tubular insert 11 introduced into the pipe end 10 and a coupling part 16 to be advanced rotationally over the pipe end under influence of hand tools. The coupling part has an internal helical track which, when driven onto the pipe end under guidance of threaded guide means, forms a helical groove in the pipe end outer wall surface to form a threaded engagement. The pipe end outer wall is retained and creep of pipe material from the assembly is prevented. An embodiment (Fig. 9) includes a spring (35) pulled during assembly via an insert facial projection (34) through a coupling part helical groove and engaging the pipe outer surface.
Patent GB-2418723-A (GB)
Title: Computer mouse incorporating office stationery functions such as a pen, a stapler and a hole-punch
Inventor: ELLIS TRACEY KATHLEEN
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A computer mouse comprising a base plate 1, which includes mounting brackets for a mouse sub-assembly 2, mouse wheel 3 and a motion detection mechanism 4. A rear tray 5 forms the mounting point for a hole-punch 12 and a stapler 11 which can be slotted onto the base plate. The rear tray forms a contained volume with the base plate for collecting chads (19) from the hole-punch and storing items such as spare staples (17). An intermediate cover 6 fits over the mouse assembly and forms a body onto which mouse buttons 7, 8 are attached. A stapler cover 9 and a hole-punch cover 10 fit into the intermediate cover. A pen eject button 13 is located on the side of the mouse which releases a pen 15 when the button is depressed. A paper guide 14 is slotted across the top of the pen cavity in the base and through the rear tray. Power and communication is provided via a standard cable 16. A means is provided for enabling and disabling the mouse operation so as to separate the mouse and stationery functions. The hole-punch or stapler may be replaced by other items such as a voice recorder, memory device or tape dispenser.
Patent GB-2421642-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: BARNETT GARY
IPC: H01R4/36
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: An electrical connector (1) is disclosed comprising first and second bodies (10, 12). The first and second bodies (10, 12) are formed respectively with complementary first and second extensions (14, 16) that may be brought together such that the first extension (14) overlies the second extension (16). The first extension (14) is provided with an opening (15) having an internal shoulder (15a) and the second extension (16) is provided with a threaded bore (17) in registration with said opening (25) when said first and second extensions (14,16) are so brought together. A bolt (20) may be passed through the opening (15) and engaged with the threaded bore (17), to bring an enlarged portion of the bolt (20) into abutment with the shoulder (15a). The shoulder (15a) is configured such that the enlarged portion (23) of the bolt (20) exerts upon the shoulder (15a) a force parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bolt (20) and a force perpendicular thereto.
Patent GB-2409467-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing a wear resistant mechanical component
Inventor: SIM DONG SUB
IPC: C23C26/02
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A wear-resist mechanical component used in a frictional contact area requiring wear-resistance and a method of producing the same is provided. The method comprises the steps of: depositing hard particles of one or more substances selected from the group consisting of carbides, nitrides and borides on an iron-based metal body to a predetermined thickness; depositing binder powders atop of the hard particle layer to a predetermined thickness; and heating the hard particles, the binder powders and the iron-based metal body, so that the iron-base metal body and the hard particles are bonded together. The binder powder may contain boron, silicon, chromium, iron, boron carbide, carbon and nickel.
Patent GB-2408235-A (GB)
Title: Portable smartcard reader/writer with user authentication
Inventor: KOENIG MATHIAS
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: The portable card reader/writer 120 has a display 150, keypad or input device 125 and voltage supply (battery) 145. It includes user authentication means, such as fingerprint recognition using sensor 140 and/or voice recognition using microphone 135. User authentication may be by entry of a personal identification number using keypad 125. Reader/writer 120 initialises an operation of the smartcard 110 upon authentication of the user, so reducing the risk of fraudulent use of the smartcard. Smartcard 110 comprises a memory element and a charging circuit operably connected to it so that the charging circuit provides power to the memory element for a pre-determined time period only. A timing circuit 170, which may be a resistor-capacitor circuit, dictates the time it takes for the smartcard 110 to lose its charge. The smartcard and the reader/writer may communicate with each other and/or a remote communication unit by means of a wireless local loop, infrared communication link, or Bluetooth(RTM) communication link.
Patent GB-2422423-A (GB)
Title: A device for attaching a luminaire to a bed
Inventor: BLAKE RICHARD
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: A mounting device 1 for securely and removably attaching a luminaire to a bed, for example a bunk bed. There are two preferred embodiments. In a first embodiment, the mounting device 1 comprises an attachment means in the form of a resilient plastics helical strap 3. In the second embodiment the attachment means comprises a plate 107 having two straps 113. The attachment means provide for secure removable attachment of a luminaire attachment plate 5, 121 to a part of the bed. The helical strap 3 of the first embodiment and the plate 107 and straps 113 of the second embodiment are arranged to wrap fully around the part of the bed. In providing an attachment means that fully wraps around the part of the bed the device is removable but is more difficult to dislodge by accident.
Patent GB-2416440-A (GB)
Title: Laser scanning microscope with parallel illumination via distributed point like light sources
Inventor: ENGELMANN RALF
IPC: G02B21/06
Filed: 2005-05-21
Abstract: In a laser scanning microscope 1, the sample is illuminated 2 at several parallel points or regions, and the points or regions are detected 5 simultaneously via a detector 28. The illumination light comprises a distribution of point like light sources. Detection beam paths are provided with exchangeable, switchable beam splitters and/or filters. Scanning may be performed by resonance, multipoint or Nipkow scanners. The optical section thickness may be changed by adjustable confocal diaphragms, and beam splitters may allocate wavelengths to the detectors. Spectral detection and diaphragm adjustment may be synchronous. The apparatus is particularly suited to analysis of live cells in 3D tissue or environments, confining the laser illumination to a region of interest (ROI) and protecting cells outside the ROI.
Patent GB-2415701-A (GB)
Title: Ink-jet recording ink composition and image-forming process
Inventor: FUKUSHIGE YUUICHI
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: A photopolymerization-curable inkjet-recording ink composition, comprising an ethylenic unsaturated monomer, a colorant, and a photopolymerization initiator containing an organic dye and an organic boron compound. The ethylenic unsaturated monomer is preferably a compound which polymerizes to form a polymer having an oxygen permeability coefficient at 25{C of 2.6 x 10<-13> [m<3>(STP)  Ò  m/(s  Ò  m<2>  Ò  kPa)] or lower.
Patent GB-2427971-A (GB)
Title: High intensity discharge (HID) lamp end of life indicator
Inventor: DUDLEY NEIL
IPC: H05B41/292
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting and indicating imminent failure in a high intensity discharge lamp 4 delays 10 activation of its drive signal in dependence on detected operating voltage of the lamp. The device may compare 22 the operating voltage to a reference value 24 and may also compare the lamp output power 14 with a reference output power 16. The starting of the lamp may be delayed if the lamp voltage exceeds the reference or the lamp output power is below the reference value. Lamps that are near the end of their life are therefore started later than normal lamps, allowing easy identification of faulty lamps at lighting up time. The device may be fitted to each lamp in a street lighting system.