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Patent GB-2401124-A (GB)
Title: Void forming beneath cast foundation
Inventor: ELLIS MICHAEL FRANK
IPC: E02D31/10
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A foundation comprising a concrete ground-beam supported by first and second piles 10 is cast upon a mould base 18,19 which is positioned upon support elements 14 located between the piles 10. The mould base 18,19 is spaced from the surface of the ground to define a void. The support elements 14 may comprise a plurality of distinct elements arranged linearly along the length of the base 18,19, they are preferably tubular and may taper towards their bases and are preferably inserted into the ground. The mould base 18,19 may include a strengthening layer such as corrugated steel 18 and may also have side walls 12. The mould base 18,19 is preferably spaced from the ground by less than 500 mm. The ground may be flat and may be the base of a trench. The resulting foundations are resistant to ground heave, additionally forces on the supports 14 from ground heave are negligible due to their tapered shape.
Patent GB-2401353-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorbing bracket
Inventor: DAVIS JR JOSEPH J
IPC: B62D21/15
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: An energy absorbing bracket 12, 14 which may be fixed to a cross-car beam structure 10 for receiving and supporting vehicle component structures comprises, a main body portion having an extended surface defined by an outer peripheral edge 38 contoured to receive knee and/or glove box surfaces and an elongate slotted portion 26 shaped to receive and be affixed to the cross-car beam. The elongate slots enables the bracket to be fixed on the beam in a number of different positions (figure 3), thus allowing it to be used in different vehicles and therefore mount different knee and/or glove box surface configurations. The bracket may be made of steel and be welded to the beam, this in turn being fixed to the vehicle cowl sides.
Patent GB-2403948-A (GB)
Title: Blue glass composition
Inventor: JONES JAMES VICTOR
IPC: C03C4/02
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: A blue glass composition comprises a soda-lime-silica base and a colourant portion consisting essentially of about 0.4 to 0.65 weight percent total iron oxide, about 0.1 to 0.3 weight percent manganese oxide, and cobalt oxide in an amount effective to produce a cobalt concentration of about 0.0002 to 0.0013 weight percent (about 2 to 13 ppm). The glass is characterized by a ratio of ferrous oxide to total iron oxide between about 0.43 and 0.58. The glass composition exhibits a combination of high visible transmittance, high infrared absorption and enhanced blue coloration. This is attributed in large part to the combination of ferrous oxide and cobalt oxide and to the effect of manganese oxide in reducing iron sulphide formation and thereby avoiding amber coloration.
Patent GB-2403714-A (GB)
Title: Colorant dispensing system for adding colorant to pre-comminuted material and method of coloring same
Inventor: FARMWALD ROYCE
IPC: B65D47/00
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: The present invention is a system for adding colorant to precomminuted material. The colorant dispensing system includes a supply hopper 28 to selectively retain and discharge dry colorant. The colorant dispensing system further includes a colorant dispensing assembly 48 to receive dry colorant from the supply hopper and dispense dry colorant onto pre-comminuted material (M) before it is processed by a waste reducing section 18 of a waste reducing machine 14. The present invention is also a method of dispensing colorant onto pre-comminuted material before processing by a waste reducing machine. The method includes the steps supplying dry colorant from a supply hopper to a colorant dispensing assembly and dispensing a controlled amount of dry colorant through the apertures onto pre-comminuted material prior processing the pre-comminuted material by a waste reducing section of a waste reducing machine into colored mulch. Preferably, the supply and discharge hoppers are removably mounted on each other and on the reducing machine. Preferably a screw (281, Fig 5) passes material from the supply to the discharge hopper. Preferably the discharge hopper has a series of discharge apertures 68 controlled by a gate 72 and a plurality of agitators 74. The comminutor can be a rotor 26 or a tub grinder.
Patent GB-2417800-A (GB)
Title: Data updating management apparatus and method
Inventor: SERROVEN GERT
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A number of computer nodes or elements are required to operate on a set of data which is the same for all nodes. This is achieved by updating the data in response to an update message or time event. The method for updating comprises providing at each node a first, current set of data and a second set of data. When triggered by an update event, a new, second set of updated data is produced by utilising the first current set of data and the second set of data.
Patent GB-2402400-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber coated with metal
Inventor: ONOSATO YOICHI
IPC: G02B6/02
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: An optical fiber coated with a metal, characterized in that it has a core wire (1) being freed of a resin coating and, formed on the surface thereof, a primary layer comprising an electroless Ni plating layer (2) having a thickness of 0.01 to 0.5 m, an intermediate layer comprising a Ni electroplating layer (3) having a thickness of 0.5 to 4.0 m, and an outermost layer comprising an Au electroplating layer (4) having a thickness of 0.05 to 1  m.
Patent GB-2408046-A (GB)
Title: Cationic coating composition
Inventor: NISHIGUCHI SHIGEO
IPC: C25D13/10
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: A cationic coating composition comprises (A) a blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent modified with an unsaturated group obtained by reacting (a) an unsaturated compound with a hydroxyl group, (b) a blocking agent, and (c) a polyisocyanate, (B) a cationic epoxy resin, and (C) a photopolymerisation initiator. The unsaturated compound may be hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate and the blocking agent may be an oxime, such as methyl ethyl ketoxime. A method is also described, wherein the composition is used to produce an electrodeposition coating film, which is subjected to irradiation and heating to form a cured mono-layer film. A method of forming a multi-layer coating film is also disclosed, which comprises the steps of coating the composition onto a substrate to form a cationic coating film, irradiating the coating film, coating an intercoat and/or topcoat composition to form a intercoat and/or topcoat film, and simultaneously heating and curing the cationic coating film and the intercoat and/or topcoat film.
Patent GB-2410461-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for printing addresses in a franking system
Inventor: LEARY BRIAN T
IPC: G07B17/04
Filed: 2004-11-10
Abstract: A franking system is provided having a franking meter that operates in association with a security device and a printer to apply shipping charge indicium and addresses to a mail item or label. A control processor executes software from memory to accomplish the postage and addressing function. The control processor is provided with means to access address database resident in an external database to check and update addresses selected for printing. A user interface is employed to input security codes and address data and a communications interlink is used to access address data in an external database.
Patent GB-2421199-A (GB)
Title: Submerged membrane filtration module
Inventor: MCGUINNESS PATRICK
IPC: B01D65/08
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A filtration membrane module (8, Fig. 1) comprising a filtration module submerged in a liquid within a processing tank (10, Fig. 1). A single filtration module comprises two rectangular shaped sheets of membrane 1 attached back to back and sealed around the outer edges. The backs of these membranes are separated from one another by a flexible spacer material (15, Fig. 5). Filtered water is drawn from this filtration assembly by a number of permeate draw off points (7, Fig. 2). By creating a pressure drop across the membrane surface clean water filters through the membrane into the space between the two membrane sheets and will flow out through one of the permeate draw off points. The sealed membrane sheet assembly is assembled onto a rigid frame (3, Fig. 1) which consists of a number of vertical members 2, separated by top and bottom horizontal members. The membrane assembly forms a continuous vertical sheet with vertical passageways formed between the folds of these sheets.
Patent GB-2422777-A (GB)
Title: A scented vacuum filter
Inventor: STIFF MICHAEL GAVIN
IPC: A47L9/10
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A scented vacuum cleaner filter which may be impregnated with oils. Air travelling through a vacuum cleaner leaves a vacuum bag and enters a filter where any remaining dust is removed and a fragrance such as lemon or juniper scents the air prior to exiting the vacuum cleaner. Preferably the filter is scented with a liquid or powdered fragrance which in use serves to fragrance the atmosphere.
Patent GB-2412764-A (GB)
Title: Process management system and production management system
Inventor: NAKAMURA KAZUO
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: A process management system (100, fig 3) has a plurality of processes (A-F), each process producing a group of products from at least one kind of parts by applying a predetermined operation thereto. The plurality of processes are hierarchically connected fig 2, so that a final product is obtained from a plurality of parts. Part data and production data is generated. The part data is data related to connection information, and the part data includes at least usage time data. The product data is data related to the connection information and including production time data. A ratio calculating system is provided to calculate a ratio of the products obtained with use of the parts to the group of products in accordance with the production time data and the usage time data.
Patent GB-2426682-A (GB)
Title: Bait stop
Inventor: COTTIS MAXWELL STEWART
IPC: A01K91/04
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A bait stop (10) for use by an angler comprising two abutment portions (12 and 14) against which bait is urged when the stop (10) is in use. A neck portion (16) extends between the abutment portions (12 and 14) which neck portion (16) is narrower than the abutment portions (12 and 14), and around which a line loop extends when the stop (10) is in use. The bait stop may have protuberences (18) which are pointed and conical and extend away from the abutment portions.
Patent GB-2423200-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device for charging a secondary battery
Inventor: SCHULTZ RUSSELL ALVIN
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A semiconductor device 200 includes an adjustable current source 204 that is coupled to an external battery 214. The semiconductor device includes a feedback control module 212 that is responsive to a voltage level at the external battery 216. The feedback control module also has an output that is directed to control the current supplied by the adjustable current source. Also, the feedback control module can selectively provide a signal to periodically and temporarily turn off the current supplied by the adjustable current source. A voltage at the external battery is measured during a time period when the current is turned on and during a time period when the current is turned off. While the current is turned off, the feedback control module can measure the external battery voltage so that it can be compared to the battery voltage while the adjustable current source is on.
Patent GB-2433076-A (GB)
Title: Paving slab with at least one non-linear edge
Inventor: POOLE THOMAS
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: A paving slab is provided which has at least one edge 10,11 which is formed in a non linear manner but in such a way that the slab can be fitted to a similar slab with the two non linear edges mating together, to form a joint (16, Fig. 2) the non-linearity of the mating edges, combined with other features of the slab, serving to obscure the existence of the joint. Typically the edge may have crests 10 and troughs 11. The upper face of the slab may be provided with a design which combines with the non-linearity to obscure the existence of the joint. The design may resemble shards of stone (12,13 Fig. 2), fossil shells (14,15, Fig.3), or pebbles (17,18 Fig 4). The design may be provided only at the edge of the paving slabs, the more central area of the upper face having a substantially plainer appearance.
Patent GB-2421627-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device and method of fabricating the same
Inventor: JUNG TAE YONG
IPC: G02F1/1345
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid crystal display device that can be made in small size as well as a shortened process time, and a fabricating method thereof. A liquid crystal display device includes an upper substrate (111) where a common electrode (182) is formed; a lower substrate (101) that faces the upper substrate (111); a plurality of gate drive integrated circuits (223) (see fig 10) that that supplies a gate signal to a gate line (220) that is located on the lower substrate (101); a plurality of data drive integrated circuits (233) that supplies a data signal to a data line (230) that is located on the lower substrate (101); a common line (290) that supplies a common voltage to the common electrode (182) through the gate drive integrated (223) circuit and the data drive integrated circuit (233) when driving a liquid crystal; and a conductive sealant (186) that electrically connects the common electrode (182) to the common line (290) in one of an area of between adjacent gate drive integrated circuits (223) and between adjacent data drive integrated circuits (233). Conductive spacers (184) are provided in the sealant (186) to electrically connect the common electrode (182) to the common line (290) via a first conductive pattern (296).
Patent GB-2419358-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the coating and/or conditioning of substrates
Inventor: WARD LUKE
IPC: D06B19/00
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus and a method for the deposition and/or conditioning of coatings which are applied to substrates or a substrate which pass through the apparatus. The apparatus includes at least one coating material deposition means and a means for movement of the substrate to expose at least a portion of said substrate to the coating material in the coating chamber. Plasma generating means are provided and the said portion of substrate and coating material are exposed to the plasma. The coating material deposition means are provided to apply the said material in an atomised form into the coating chamber in which the plasma is generated and the deposited material is exposed to the plasma prior to and/or once applied to the said portion of the substrate. This allows the improved application of coating materials onto the substrates.
Patent GB-2423276-A (GB)
Title: A hand-guided power tool
Inventor: RABIS MANFRED
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: A hand-guided power tool, in particular a vacuum/blower device 1, comprises a motor unit 2, comprising a drive motor, as well as a grip unit 4 that has at least one handle (18,19; figure 1) for guiding the power tool. The motor unit 2 and the grip unit 4 are connected to one another by at least one antivibration element 30, 31, 32, 33. The antivibration element 30, 31, 32, 33 is secured with a first end 55 to the first housing part and with a second end 56 to the second housing part. An excellent protection against soiling of the antivibration element and a compact, appealing exterior of the vacuum/blower device 1 can be achieved when the antivibration element 31, 32, 33 across at least a part of its longitudinal extension is surrounded by a receptacle 34, 35, 36 that extends from the exterior 65 of the first housing part into the housing interior.
Patent GB-2426129-A (GB)
Title: Adapter or connector for high frequency signal transmission
Inventor: HSU CHIN-TENG
IPC: H01R13/646
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: An adapter for high frequency signal transmission having a body with three bores 11 12 13 of increasing size, a first Teflon <RTM> (dielectric) block 2 in the smallest (first) bore 11, a second Teflon <RTM> block 4 in the largest (third) bore 13 with a metal ring 41 secured to one portion of the second block. A central transmission rod 3 including a toothed ring 31 is inserted into the first and second Teflon <RTM> blocks, the rod having a tapered protrusion 34 protruding from the first Teflon <RTM> block, the toothed ring keeping the two Teflon <RTM> blocks apart creating an air insulation gap. Also claimed is an adapter (Figure 12-18) with two differently sized bores with a first and second Teflon <RTM> block inserted into the second bore, a central transmission rod including a ring keeping the two Teflon <RTM> blocks apart creating an air insulation gap.
Patent GB-2440995-A (GB)
Title: Detecting the direction and motion of a source of radiation
Inventor: BROWN MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: G01S3/48
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A detector for the direction of motion of electromagnetic, mechanical, seismic, vibrational or acoustic fields, contains two antennae or tranducers which are sensitive to the type of field to be tested, and a phase comparator which receives the signals from the antennae or transducers. The resulting phase difference signal corresponds with the direction of motion of the field, and also with the direction of operation of the equipment from which the field emanates. Amplifiers and/or filters may be incorporated to enhance signal quality. Means may be incorporated to convert the output signal into the required format. The invention may be used to detect the direction and operation of shielded electrical machines such as a boiler circulation pump.
Patent GB-2438656-A (GB)
Title: Battery charging system for auxiliary batteries
Inventor: CHUTER BARRY
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: A system controls charging of a plurality of batteries (A1 to An) by a vehicle battery charging system (1), where the capacity of any one of the batteries is equal to or less than the capacity of the charging system but the total capacity of all the batteries exceeds the capacity of the charging system. The controlling system comprises switches (S1 to Sn) each connecting a number of the batteries to a charging line (L+) for connection to the charging system, where the total capacity of the batteries is equal to or less than the capacity of the charging system. A controller (2) is arranged to control the switches to charge each set of batteries from the charging system. Each set of batteries may be made up of one or more batteries. The system allows leisure vehicle and boat electrical systems greater capabilities without overloading vehicle charging systems.
Patent GB-2438651-A (GB)
Title: Secure financial transactions
Inventor: ARNOLD MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A method of facilitating a financial transaction, comprising the steps of: a customer requesting to purchase an item from an online vendor; the vendor seeking to validate the identity of the customer from a trusted authority by providing the trusted authority with information capable of uniquely identifying the customer; the trusted authority validating the identity of the purchaser by comparing the information supplied by the vendor with information pre-supplied by the customer; if the customer's identity is validated, the trusted authority transmitting a message to the customer seeking approval to complete the transaction; if the customer wishes to complete the transaction, transmitting to the trusted authority certain information known only to, and/or particular to, the customer; and the trusted authority approving payment to the vendor and transmitting confirmation messages to the vendor and the customer.
Patent GB-2426305-A (GB)
Title: Energy conversion and dissipation system
Inventor: ROSE KENRIC B
IPC: B60T10/04
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A hydraulic energy conversion and dissipation system comprises a hydraulic retarder pump (12) driven by a source of a mechanical energy needed to be dissipated for converting the mechanical energy into a waste hydraulic energy, a hydraulic flow retarder (20) provided for converting the waste hydraulic energy into a thermal energy, at least one heat exchanger (32) for dissipating the thermal energy generated by the hydraulic flow retarder and at least one cooling fan (34) provided for producing a forced air flow through the heat exchanger. The cooling fan is driven by a corresponding hydraulic motor (36) powered by the waste hydraulic energy of the pressurized hydraulic fluid flow generated by the hydraulic retarder pump for further dissipating the waste hydraulic energy. The system further includes a hydraulic fluid reservoir (16) in fluid communication with an inlet of the hydraulic retarder pump.
Patent GB-2447878-A (GB)
Title: Signalling system information in mobile telecommunications
Inventor: MUSTAPHA MONA
IPC: H04W48/14
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: In a method for communicating system information from a base station of a mobile communications system, primary and secondary system information are maintained at the base station. The base station periodically broadcasts the primary system information, such as scheduling details of the secondary system information and, in response to a trigger event, such as a request from a mobile terminal, broadcasts the secondary system information. It no request is received, no secondary system information is transmitted.
Patent GB-2445730-A (GB)
Title: A water based anti-bacterial / microbial water proofing solution for porous surfaces
Inventor: HODGETTS NICHOLAS LEWIS
IPC: A01N59/16
Filed: 2007-01-22
Abstract: When the invention is applied to a porous surface the invention will penetrate deep into the porous structure and form a coating. This coating will be resistant to most liquids and also kill bacteria as soon as they are deposited on the surface of the coating. Should an item not be regularly cleaned, then within a continuous cycle bacteria is automatically killed by the invention. The growth of mould and fungus is also prevented. The solution is for use on most porous surfaces to give antibacterial protection and also become water/liquid repellent. The active ingredient is the natural anti-microbial properties of silver. The solution may also include water, Resin 740, Resin FSN, Steriliser ST1100 and Additive 523. The solution may be used in food preparation areas and hospitals or other health care facilities.
Patent GB-2432569-A (GB)
Title: Firing bricks using a kiln car and a tunnel kiln
Inventor: WOODSIDE J RUSSELL
IPC: C04B/
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: A kiln car has horizontal support beams mounted to vertical supports to define multiple vertical levels and support crossbeams. At least one low set stack of bricks - typically two bricks high - is disposed on the cross beams of each level and is located between the vertical support beams. Air space occupies the area along the sides and top of each low set stack of bricks. The method involves passing the kiln car through a tunnel kiln. The horizontal support beams are preferably mounted to the vertical posts using at least one of a lug, an opening formed in the vertical post, and a pin. The kiln car may be loaded using a first carriage having a conveyor and a second carriage having spaced-apart rollers that interfit between the crossbeams. Alternatively, the kiln car may be loaded using a fork that can support the cross beams and bricks thereon.