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Patent GB-2387528-A (GB)
Title: Receptacle carrier
Inventor: JONES STUART TERRY
IPC: A47G23/06
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: A carrier for receptacles has a receptacle receiving level 1 including discrete receptacle docking stations 2 each arranged to receive and locate a separate respective receptacle, and a handle 16 upstanding from the receiving level, the handle to be gripped by a users hand and being self-supporting in the upstanding position. The receiving level and handle configuration permits stacking of like carriers in nested relationship in which corresponding receiving levels and handle span portions of adjacent carriers are positioned closely adjacent one another. The docking stations 2 may comprise apertured members as shown or pockets or pots. The perimeter of each station may be wholly or partly circular or polygonal, or define a novelty shape such as a company logo.
Patent GB-2401311-A (GB)
Title: A child safety seat with a latch mechanism
Inventor: HAGLUND LENNART
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A child safety seat incorporated in a swab of a vehicle seat includes at least one, preferably two, latches 16, 39 to maintain two components of the seat in a predetermined relative position. The latch 16 (39 is identical) defines a channel between two side walls 43, 44, each wall provided with a recess 45, 46. The channel contains a pivotally mounted latch element 56 with a recess. A latch pin 15 may be inserted into recess of the latch element 56 whilst being movable to a retaining position in which latch pin 15 still retained in recess 45 46 of side walls 43, 44. A release mechanism retains latch element 56 in its retained position. The release mechanism may comprise a plunger 61 moveable against a resilient bias provided by a spring 62 and operable by a Bowden cable 64.
Patent GB-2386088-A (GB)
Title: Non-circular vent pin for golf ball injection mold and golf ball formed therefrom
Inventor: SHANNON KEVIN
IPC: A63B45/00
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: An improved vent pin for a golf ball injection mold is characterized by a non-circular configuration so that a non-circular dimple (P) can be formed at one or both poles of the golf ball. The vent pin is coaxially arranged within a passage in the injection mold which is aligned with a radius of the ball which passes through one of the poles thereof. The pin is operable between a normal position where the end of the pin closes the passage lower end and a retracted position where the pin end is withdrawn into the passage so that air from a cavity of the mold where the cover layer of the ball is formed can be vented during delivery of thermoplastic material to the cavity to form the golf ball cover.
Patent GB-2402388-A (GB)
Title: Composition for extraction of metals comprising a sulphonic acid and a 2-aryl-4-[alpha branched]alkanoyl-5-(aryl/alkyl)-(3H)-pyrazol-3-one derivative
Inventor: CAMPBELL JOHN
IPC: C22B3/36
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A solvent extraction composition comprises a sulphonic acid and a solvent extractant of formula (1): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=34 WI=25 LX=867 LY=833 TI=CF> <PC>wherein ```R<1> is an aryl group optionally substituted with one or more groups selected from ```C1-12 alkyl or halo; ```R<2> is C1-12 alkyl group or a phenyl optionally substituted with one or more groups ```selected from C1-12 alkyl or halo; ```R<3> is an alpha branched alkyl group containing at least eight carbon atoms, and tautomers or salts or complexes thereof. It may also comprise a water immiscible organic solvent (the "preferred composition"). Such compositions may be used to in the solvent extraction of metals, such as cobalt, nickel, manganese, zinc and especially copper. The rate of metal transfer in the extraction stage is increased by the presence of the sulphonic acid. Extraction of a metal dissolved in an acidic (eg aqueous) solution is achieved by contacting the latter with the "preferred composition", whereby at least a fraction of the metal is extracted into the organic solution. The metal, optionally in the presence of one or more other metals, can be stripped from such an organic solution by contacting the latter with a medium capable of changing the oxidation state of the metal, eg a reducing medium, eg sulphur dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, zinc, aluminium, cadmium, manganese, magnesium, a zinc/acid mixture or a copper/acid mixture.
Patent GB-2406600-A (GB)
Title: Ground marker for traffic control, sports use etc.
Inventor: HUMPHREYS MICHAEL PAUL
IPC: E01F9/012
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: The ground marker comprises an end surface from the periphery of which a side wall extends in an axial direction to a support surface, with the end surface being indented in the axial direction and having a conical profile and an opening, with the marker being shaped so that it can be stacked with similar markers when the openings are aligned. The marker is preferably formed as a cone and may have a circular, rectangular, triangular or star-shaped cross-section and may be provided with radial vanes and/or an annular collar. Also claimed is a stack of the ground markers, a device with which the markers may be laid out or picked up and methods of laying out and picking up the markers using the device.
Patent GB-2390819-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball with multi-layer cover utilizing polyurethane materials
Inventor: BINETTE MARK L
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2002-04-22
Abstract: A golf ball (10) is described having a core with a multi-layer cover that includes one or more polyurethane materials and which exhibits a Shore D hardness of at least 60. The one or more polyurethane materials may be utilized in one, all, or in only some of the individual cover layers (14) that form the multi-layer cover.
Patent GB-2410689-A (GB)
Title: Dental luxator
Inventor: KHAN-SULLMAN RUSSELL
IPC: A61C3/14
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: A dental luxator comprising a handle a luxating tip MN and a rigid connection there between wherein there are one or more bends along the rigid connection such that the long axis of the luxating tip is in a different plane to the plane of the handle RS, EFGH. One or more additional handles may be provided and the luxating arms can be combined in a scissors like configuration.
Patent GB-2398318-A (GB)
Title: Isolation of subterranean zones
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: An apparatus, which comprises a zonal isolation assembly positioned within a wellbore that traverses a subterranean formation, comprising: one or more solid tubular members, each solid tubular member including one or more external seals; one or more perforated tubular members coupled to the solid tubular members; and a shoe coupled to the zonal isolation assembly; wherein at least one of the solid tubular members and the perforated tubular members are formed by a radial expansion process performed within the wellbore; and wherein at least one of the perforated tubular members are radially expanded into intimate contact with the subterranean formation. Also disclosed are methods and systems of isolating zones extracting materials from a producing zone.
Patent GB-2399551-A (GB)
Title: A guide cart for a tool
Inventor: SCHIPPER ULF
IPC: B24B27/08
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: A guide cart for a tool such as a parting-off grinder or similar device has a frame 4 on which are positioned at least three wheels 5, 6. In order to achieve the easy adjustment of the cutting depth of a tool positioned on the guide cart at least one wheel 6 is fixed by a first strut 10 and by a second strut 11 to the frame 4 of the guide cart 1. In this arrangement the first strut 10 is mounted on the frame 4 in such a manner that it is able to rotate and at least two mounting points 12, 13 spaced a certain distance apart are provided for mounting the second strut 11. The mounting points may comprise a plurality of notches 15 along the second strut, said notches being engaged by a spring urged bolt (18, figure 4).
Patent GB-2413028-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device with multi-function hinge mechanism
Inventor: TANDARA VLADIMIR
IPC: H04M1/72427
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A clamshell type handheld electronic device, such as a mobile telephone, has a control lever incorporated in its hinge mechanism, thereby saving space for buttons etc. The control lever can function as a joystick for a games machine when the device is closed or a navigation device for a mobile telephone when the device is open. The joystick is accessible when the device is open and when it is closed.
Patent GB-2398092-A (GB)
Title: Porous material proximal an explosive to impede shock caused by detonation of the explosive
Inventor: YANG WENBO
IPC: F42B1/02
Filed: 2000-07-21
Abstract: An apparatus comprises at least one explosive (412) having a porous material (410) near to the explosive to impede the shock of detonation. Preferably, the explosives are a plurality of shaped charges and the porous material is positioned to reduce interference between the explosives. The material may include a hollow filler in combination with a heavy powder and binder. The material may be in contact with the explosive of its housing.
Patent GB-2401688-A (GB)
Title: Cryogenic liquid level sensor
Inventor: XU MINFENG
IPC: G01F23/22
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: The level of a cryogenic liquid 2 (such as liquid Helium) in a container is detected using a resistive sensing device. The device includes a superconducting filament 40 connected to a current source 52 via a switch 53, a heater 20 integral with the filament 40, and a voltmeter 51 to sense a voltage drop across the filament. The section of the filament that is located in the cryogenic liquid is in a superconducting state whilst the section above the liquid level 3 has normal resistance due to heating by the heater. This resistance (and so the measured voltage drop) is representative of the liquid level. The filament maybe a single length or may be constructed or multiple lengths in a multifold or looped construction (figures 3 and 4).
Patent GB-2403577-A (GB)
Title: A system for user and device registration
Inventor: SUZUKI NAOSHI
IPC: H04N21/418
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: A consumer electronic device (eg TV, video, set top box) device obtains information for user authentication from a user or an IC-card. User and device authentication information is sent to a device registration server. The device registration server sends the user information a user authentication server, and the device information to a device authentication server. The user authentication server executes user authentication, and sends user information of the user to the device registration server if the authentication succeeds. The device authentication server executes device authentication, and sends device information of the device to the device registration server if the authentication succeeds. The device registration server associates the user information and the device information with each other.
Patent GB-2415140-A (GB)
Title: A surgical instrument
Inventor: EBBUTT JULIAN MARK
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A bipolar coagulating instrument includes a blade-like electrode assembly (12) comprising an upper planar face (14) and a lower planar face (15) separated by an intermediate portion (28) of insulating material therebetween. The upper face (14) includes first and second electrodes (16, 17) separated by a first insulating member (18), and the lower face (15) includes third and fourth electrodes (22, 23) separated by a second insulating member (24). The first and second insulating members (18, 24) are out of correlation one with respect to the other, such that there is at least one region in which the first electrode (16) overlies the third electrode (22), and at least one other region in which the first electrode (16) overlies the fourth electrode (23). A cutting electrode (30) is provided between the upper and lower faces (14, 15), extending marginally beyond the periphery thereof.
Patent GB-2404331-A (GB)
Title: Robot cleaner equipped with negative-ion generator
Inventor: KIM KI-MAN
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A robot cleaner which cleans a floor, and generates negative ions while traveling around a predetermined area. The robot cleaner includes a cleaner body 12 which travels automatically around a cleaning area, a driving unit (20, Fig 3) for driving a plurality of wheels (21 and 22, Fig 4) mounted on a lower part of the cleaner body, a suction unit (16, Fig 4) mounted in the cleaner body to draw in dust on a floor, a negative-ion generation unit 11 mounted in the cleaner body to generate negative ions, and a control unit (10, Fig 4). While the robot cleaner travels automatically, it also performs vacuum cleaning using the suction unit, and air cleaning using the negative-ion generation unit, either at the same time or selectively. Accordingly, the floor is cleaned and air is purified by the negative ions, which enables hygienic cleansing and a healthy home environment.
Patent GB-2404970-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for cleaning a refrigeration apparatus
Inventor: KING GREGORY ROBERT
IPC: F25B45/00
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A method of cleaning a refrigeration apparatus, especially a chiller in a ship, submarine or building, comprises the steps of connecting to the refrigeration apparatus a cleaning apparatus comprising a filter (21) and a pump (24) and being connected to a reservoir (32) containing a cleaning agent, introducing the cleaning agent into a portion of the refrigeration apparatus, circulating the cleaning agent through said portion of the refrigeration apparatus, the filter and the pump; and removing cleaning agent from the refrigeration apparatus into the reservoir (32). Any residual cleaning agent may be removed by using compressed nitrogen. The cleaning agent may be n-propyl bromide.
Patent GB-2407637-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for calibrating a distributed temperature sensing system
Inventor: PRUETT PHILLIP E
IPC: G01K11/32
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for calibrating a Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) system. One or more discrete temperature sensors are positioned adjacent to a DTS fiber to calibrate data generated from DTS fiber. The discrete temperature sensors preferably comprise FBG (Fiber Bragg Grating) sensors.
Patent GB-2421448-A (GB)
Title: Foodstuff crushing and blending apparatus
Inventor: THORNTON ANDREW
IPC: A47J42/32
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A foodstuff crusher/blender comprises a hollow body defining a closed elongate cavity 2, access means, such as complementary screwthreads on respective ends 16, 26 of two portions of the body, enabling the introduction and removal of foodstuff into and from the cavity and a crushing/blending ball 30 for accommodation in the cavity. The cavity 2 is of circular shape along its length in transverse cross-section. One end of the cavity 13 is of substantially part-spherical shape with a diameter not substantially greater than that of the ball 30 whilst the other end 23 of the cavity is of substantially part-spherical shape with a diameter substantially greater than that of the ball 30. The diameter of the cavity increases progressively over at least a part of the distance between the two ends of the cavity.
Patent GB-2411227-A (GB)
Title: Multiple Zoned Air Conditioning System
Inventor: ALBERTERNST THOMAS
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: A multiple zoned air conditioning system 1 has a main air conditioning module 2 and a multiple zone module 10', the system, for example, providing separate, zoned air-conditioning in different areas of the cabin of a vehicle. The main air conditioning module includes a first heat exchanger 4 for cooling and a second heat exchanger for heating. The multiple zone module is interchangeable (10' fig 1b, 10 fig 1c), thus enabling configuration to suit the required number of zones. The first heat exchanger may be an evaporator connected to a vehicle refrigerant circuit. The second heat exchanger is position within both the main air conditioning module and the multiple zone module, and may be a heater matrix (6 fig 1a) connected to a vehicle coolant system, which may also include an electrically operated heating element 26. The multiple zone module may be connected to the main air conditioning module at a junction 50, and an appropriate multiple zone module allows configuration as a single, two, three, or four zone system. The system may allow separate airflows, for example 24, 25, to be independently conditioned for temperature, and hot air streams 16, 20, and cold air streams 18, 22, may be mixed in mixing chambers 12, 14 to obtain the desired temperature.
Patent GB-2408111-A (GB)
Title: Optical alignment mount with height adjustment
Inventor: SKUNES TIMOTHY A
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: An optical alignment mount (10) for adjusting a height of an optical component (18) includes a component mount (14) adapted to receive the optical component (8). The component mount has a pivot surface that is engaged by a pivot support, e.g. comprising a v-groove. A height of the optical component (18) in the mount (14) can be adjusted and fixed as desired.
Patent GB-2424196-A (GB)
Title: Reforming catalyst
Inventor: BAILIE JILLIAN ELAINE
IPC: C01B3/38
Filed: 2005-03-16
Abstract: A reforming catalyst comprising precious metal particles, such as rhodium or rhodium-platinum particles, dispersed on a support material, such as ceria or ceria and zirconia dispersed on an oxide material comprising aluminium ions is disclosed. A promoter metal comprising barium is dispersed with the precious metal particles on the support material. Processes for reforming fuels, such as diesel, using the reforming catalyst are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2412429-A (GB)
Title: Heating system
Inventor: JOHNSON MARK WILLIAM
IPC: F24C15/06
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: A heating system (10) has a housing (12) which includes an electrically powered room heater (22) and a video display screen (28). The video display screen (28) is adapted to receive a video signal comprising images of flames and to display the images on the display screen. The screen (28) may be located in a recess (20) which includes an artificial fuel bed (26) and reflective panels (30). In a second embodiment, the housing includes first and second recesses (216, 218, Fig 2). The first recess is adapted to receive a fan heater. The second recess is covered by a flat glass panel behind which is a flat screen TV monitor. The second recess includes an artificial fuel bed. Images of flames may be displayed on the TV monitor. A third embodiment includes a living gas flame effect fire (322, fig 3).
Patent GB-2424814-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible fish container
Inventor: BAILEY DARREN JOHN
IPC: A01K97/20
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: The container 2 for keeping live fish comprises netting or mesh of a grade that permits water to flow freely therethrough but which retains the fish, the netting or mesh being supported on a resiliently compressible support frame 6 that holds the netting or mesh against collapse, the container 2 being closed at a first end thereof, or being provided with a means for closing it at the first end; the container having means 10 enabling it to be closed at a second end thereof, or at one or more locations between the first and second ends; and wherein the container can be collapsed by compression of the resiliently compressible support frame. A plurality of the containers can be coupled together to form a modular keep net.
Patent GB-2430505-A (GB)
Title: Digital pen system with guides provided on a substrate and positional feedback to user
Inventor: SOLE JOAN BOSCH
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A method for detecting a specific position on a flat substrate such as form 100 provided with a detection zone 201 comprising a position encoding pattern which is not visible to the user. The shape of the detection zone is dependent on the specific position which is determined following an analysis of data written on the substrate. A reading implement (pen 20 figs 2 and 3) is provided which is capable of reading the position encoding pattern and providing feedback to the user when the reading element is reading the position encoding pattern in the detection zone. The substrate is also provided with a series of guides 101-104 which can be used to guide a user to a specified position.
Patent GB-2419767-A (GB)
Title: Toner explosion compensation excluding image data in register boundaries
Inventor: KEITHLEY DOUGLAS GENE
IPC: H04N1/40
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A printing apparatus comprises a processor (122, Figure 2B) configured to load portions of image data from a memory into registers (132, Figure 2B) and perform toner explosion compensation on portions of image data, e.g. 154, in the registers, excluding image data loaded at the boundary positions in the registers. The boundary positions, where toner explosion compensation is not performed, may comprise first and last register columns, e.g. 150, 152. The method avoids the need to account for boundary conditions while producing an acceptable level of toner explosion correction. Toner compensation or correction can be done using comparison with a pattern indicating toner explosion conditions.
Patent GB-2431232-A (GB)
Title: Spectrophotometer
Inventor: GOODYER IAN
IPC: G01J3/02
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A spectrophotometer comprising excitation optics, detection optics and a microprocessor in which the detection optics comprise a means for receiving modified light from the analysed sample and a means to convert the received modified light from the sample into an electrical signal in that the light convertor means comprises a plurality of photodetectors that have different spectral sensitivities and are therefore capable of detecting different wavelengths of light. The individual spectra from the detectors can be formed to make a continuous spectrum. The spectrophotometer is suitable for analysing a sample in an environment where the spectrophotometer could be prone to detrimental effects. The position of the light source may be adjustable.
Patent GB-2434340-A (GB)
Title: Underwater equipment recovery
Inventor: NICHOLLS JONATHAN HARVEY
IPC: B63C7/16
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: An apparatus and method for recovering equipment from within a body of water. The apparatus comprises a frame (30, Fig 3) supporting a mesh (32, Fig 3) and an engagement element 22. The engagement element is shaped to co-engage with the mesh and is attached to the equipment to be recovered prior to its deployment. Following deployment of the equipment, its recovery can be effected by lowering the mesh supported by the frame onto the equipment to cause the engagement element and the mesh to co-engage. The frame and mesh are then lifted to the surface of the water bringing the equipment with them. Recovery may include searching for the equipment by monitoring a load associated with the frame and the mesh as it is lowered and raised at different locations, whereby an appropriate increase in load is taken to indicate that the equipment has become attached to the mesh.