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Patent GB-2441382-A (GB)
Title: Automated parking payment system
Inventor: SUDAK MENACHEM MENDEL
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A vehicle parking system for use at an on-street or other roadside parking area having provision for parking a vehicle in a parking space 3 comprises first and second camera means 1 which record the number plate of any vehicle entering and leaving the area respectively and the entry and exit times. Data input means 5 are provided to allow the user of a vehicle parking in the area to identify their vehicle and/or parking space and to pay for the parking. A processing arrangement distinguishes vehicles entering the parking area and parking their vehicles from vehicles travelling on the road or street not using a parking space within said parking area. There may be further CCTV cameras to image vehicles whilst they are parked.
Patent GB-2432330-A (GB)
Title: A filter sock
Inventor: HARTLEY PHILIP JOSEPH
IPC: B01D29/11
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A filter sock 10 comprises a blank of non-woven material folded longitudinally upon itself to define a pair of opposing panels 14, 16, stitching securing together a longitudinal edge 22, of each panel, stitching securing together a transverse edge of each panel at one end of the sock, characterised by a barrier 32, provided to substantially occlude holes 30 created in the sock as a result of at least the longitudinal stitching of the sock. Preferably two lengths of yarn 32, 34 are secured, by means of stitching 28 to the sock to occlude the holes created by the needle used in stitching the sock. The yarns may be formed of polyester having a loose, fibrous form. Advantageously the filter sock is used for filtering milk within a milk filtering apparatus to prevent the escape of any sediment.
Patent GB-2445560-A (GB)
Title: Composting process and apparatus
Inventor: WALDRON KEITH
IPC: C05F17/00
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A method for producing a plant growth medium comprises the following steps: <SL> <LI>a) providing an amount of bioorganic matter; <LI>b) contacting the bioorganic matter with one or more microbial agents capable of degrading the bioorganic matter to produce a decomposition product; and <LI>c) treating the decomposition product produced in step (b) to inhibit the degradation process prior to its completion. </SL> The invention further provides a bioreactor and a kit for performing that method.
Patent GB-2446607-A (GB)
Title: Adapting software components by changing part of the component based on a context oriented adaptation specification and an adaptation rule.
Inventor: LIU XIAODONG
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of adapting software components by extracting the component specification of binary code and metadata from the component, creating a context oriented adaptation specification and adapting at least part of the component based on the adaptation specification and an adaptation rule. An adapted component is then generated using the adapted and un-adapted parts of the software. The adaptation rule may be generated or chosen from a list. The adaptation rule may be automatically triggered when a particular adaptation is required, with the resultant adaptation algorithm producing one or more adaptations. The component may be selected according to a pre-qualification process based on system requirements. The adaptation rules may be created using programming knowledge on component based systems (CBS) and components or from application domain knowledge. The method may include a step of checking against a healthiness condition and warning the user if the conditions are not met. A dependency graph may be generated showing the effects of the adaptation on other components.
Patent GB-2431056-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for constructing an assembly and use of the apparatus
Inventor: COLBECK ERIC
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: An apparatus (1) for constructing an assembly comprises a plurality of members (123,125,127) joined by a plurality of screw threaded rods (12). The apparatus comprises support means (3) for supporting a plurality of formers (61,63,81,101,103) in a predetermined spatial arrangement. Each former has at least one recess (181) for receiving a respective nut (187) and is constructed to enable the former to hold part of a respective one of the members to be joined. Respective screw threaded rods can pass through aligned openings in the members and through the nuts. Construction of the assembly is thereby effected.
Patent GB-2437188-A (GB)
Title: Organic-complex thin film for nonvolatile memory applications
Inventor: YANG YANG
IPC: H01L45/00
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: An electronic or electro-optic device (100) according to an embodiment of this invention has a first electrode (102), a second electrode (104) spaced apart from the first electrode, and an organic composite layer (106) disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The organic composite layer is composed of an electron donor material, an electron acceptor material, and a polymer matrix material. The organic composite layer exhibits substantial bistability of an electrical property.
Patent GB-2452034-A (GB)
Title: Folding golf putting or chipping aid
Inventor: LYNCH MICHAEL
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2007-08-18
Abstract: A putting or chipping aid 100 for practicing golf has a pair of pivotable or hinged arms 106, 107, each of these arms comprises a pair of rigid elongate members 102 linked by a hinge 104. A hingeable connecting member 105, which may act as a bearing, allows pivotable movement between the two arms from a stored position, see fig 4, to an in use position, see fig 1. A measuring device 119 may be used to determine the distance between the device and a user of said device to aid the user in weighting a stroke. A flag 123 may be inserted into a holder 121 to aid visibility of the practice aid.
Patent GB-2445092-A (GB)
Title: Water diverting valve system for use with a drainpipe
Inventor: WRAY RICHARD
IPC: E03B3/02
Filed: 2007-12-18
Abstract: The water diverting valve system, for use with a drainpipe 102 with a side aperture, comprises a valve 104 associated with the aperture that can be selectively actuated to permit the flow of fluid through the aperture in a first position and to restrict the fluid flow through the aperture in a second position, characterised in that the valve is operated by a cable 106 which pivots the valve between the first and second position. The valve preferably comprises a disc and a flexible flange may be provided around the disc or the aperture for forming a seal. The system may include a filtration system that can include an anti-microbial mechanism. The cable, which is preferably formed from an organic polymer and may have an inner metal core, is preferably secured at its free end to a winch mechanism 301 comprising a ratchet which allows movement of the valve in predetermined increments. The aperture is preferably associated with a pipe 101 which is preferably substantially flexible and may comprise a fabric and/or concertina material.
Patent GB-2445261-A (GB)
Title: Biocidal wall cladding system
Inventor: REED PHILIP
IPC: A61L2/238
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: Semi-rigid sheets 10 of thermoplastic material for bonding to an underlying substrate in edge-to-edge relation incorporate a hydrolysable glass matrix which releases silver (Ag+) ions. The biocide is preferably incorporated into the thermoplastic in proportion between 2% and 10%. The sheets are preferably bonded by adhesive. Adjacent edges of the sheets are enclosed by biocidal cover strips 20 which may be I- or L-shaped angle sections. The cover strips preferably also comprise 2-20% biocide incorporated in thermoplastics.
Patent GB-2456873-A (GB)
Title: Valve testing systems
Inventor: HARVEY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A testing system for testing a directional-control valve comprises a circuit having a fluid pressure supply 20, a first switch 21, a directional-control valve 13 and a circuit loop 14 including a circuit-loop-switch 15. The directional-control valve 13 may comprise a spool valve. A method of testing the valve comprises checking the state of the circuit-loop-switch 15, moving the valve spool from a first to a second position, again checking the state of the circuit-loop-switch 15, moving the valve spool from the second position back to the first position, and re-checking and reporting the state of the circuit-loop-switch 15.
Patent GB-2448063-A (GB)
Title: Multistage manufacturing a ground bore between two shafts
Inventor: EWALD ANDREA JULIA
IPC: E21B7/00
Filed: 2008-03-26
Abstract: Multistage manufacture of a borehole between two earth shafts 1, 2, a drilling machine 3 first creates and cases a pilot bore between a starting shaft 1 and an end shaft 2, and then an expansion bore is made and cased-in by pulling the expansion tool 7 in the opposite direction, and the accumulating earth is transported solely into the end shaft in opposition to the drilling direction possibly with the aid of a screw conveyor 11, 12.
Patent GB-2449525-A (GB)
Title: Optical transmission system using a bandgap fibre which suppresses stimulated Raman scattering
Inventor: TARU TOSHIKI
IPC: H04B10/2581
Filed: 2008-04-09
Abstract: An optical transmission system comprising a laser light source arranged to emit light having a frequency   l  , and transmit the light along a photonic band gap optical fibre having a core guided mode at frequency   l  and an attenuation band at a frequency of   l  -13 THz. The optical transmission system suppresses stimulated Raman scattered (SRS) light thereby allowing high optical powers to be transmitted through optical fibre. The photonic bandgap fiber is preferably an all-solid fibre with a solid silia core which provides a band edge between the frequency   l  and the wavelength of Stokes light.
Patent GB-2459130-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeder with adjustable feed ports
Inventor: BLACK DEREK JAMES
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: A bird feeder 10 comprises: a receptacle 12, 16 for retaining a quantity of bird feed, an aperture 24 in the receptacle through which, in use, feed can be dispensed, and a system for selectively obscuring at least a portion of the aperture. The feeder may contain a plurality of apertures, which may also be identical. The obstructing means may comprise of a first and second relatively movable members 26, 28, with either the second member for obstructing an aperture formed in the first, or the first and second members containing openings which overlap.
Patent GB-2450417-A (GB)
Title: Fluid Disinfection Apparatus and Method
Inventor: SNOWBALL MALCOLM ROBERT
IPC: A23L3/28
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: An apparatus for disinfecting fluids comprises a thin flow channel 12 which extends between two members 16 18, an irradiation source 14, an inlet 11 and an outlet such that fluid to be treated flows along the flow channel between the members 16, 18 and is agitated by the rotation of at least one of the members while being subjected to radiation. The members 16, 18 can be flat discs which both rotate and the irradiation source 14 can be one or more lamps which emit ultra-violet light. The relative rotation of the members 16,18 creates a turbulent flow of fluid within the flow channel 12 to ensure that the fluid circulates and swirls close to the opposed surfaces of the discs, thereby ensuring that all parts of the fluid are exposed to an intense dose of ultra-violet radiation. The members are formed of a material which substantially transmits the radiation. In an alternative embodiment, shown in figure 2, the first member (fig 2; 35) is a rotating disc with spiral formations on its surface which forms two flow channels (fig 2:33a, 33b) that are subjected to UV light.
Patent GB-2461103-A (GB)
Title: Split constant velocity joint boot
Inventor: OUTRAM ROBERT
IPC: F16D3/84
Filed: 2008-06-21
Abstract: A boot or gaiter for a constant velocity cardan joint is longitudinally split so that it can be fitted to a drive shaft and constant velocity joint without having to remove the drive shaft. The join consists of a tongue and groove formed on a raised bead on either side of the join. The gaiter is sealed using adhesive along the length of the split and is then clipped with a series of short clips spaced out along the join. The gaiter is bulbous or balloon shaped in order to make jointing of the gaiter easier.
Patent GB-2461507-A (GB)
Title: A leaf seal for sealing a gap between stationary and rotating components
Inventor: WRIGHT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 2008-06-30
Abstract: A gap 6 between a stationary component 2 and a rotating component 4 is sealed by means of a leaf seal comprising an array of leaves 8, 9. The leaves 8, 9 are disposed in pairs, comprising a higher curvature leaf 8 and a lower curvature leaf 9 which contact each other resiliently at their tips 12. The contact at the tips 12 provides a damping effect. As a result, the tips 12 of the leaves 8, 9 are relatively stable when subjected to an air flow F, enabling damaging flutter to be suppressed. Typically, the stationary component 2 and the rotating component 4 form part of a gas turbine assembly.
Patent GB-2462626-A (GB)
Title: Cooled Current Leads for Cooled Equipment
Inventor: TIGWELL NEIL CHARLES
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: A cooled current lead 20 for conducting electrical current into a cooled vessel. The current lead 20 comprises an electrical conductor 22 comprising a region 29 which, in use, is heated by electrical current flowing through it; a cooled component 31 situated above the region 29 and which is provided with a path for removal of heat; and a thermo-siphon or heat pipe comprising a cavity 35 in thermal contact with both the region 29 of the electrical conductor 22 and the cooled component 31, said cavity 35 containing a fluid 38.
Patent GB-2452389-A (GB)
Title: Modular fencing system
Inventor: JEROME YVONNE
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: A system of fencing comprising a plurality of modular fence components 1 and a plurality of fence posts 7a, 7b, in which a plurality of the fence components are arranged in channels 9a, 9b of opposing fence posts, with each fence component comprising an elongate member 3 mounted on at least two blocks (5a, 5b fig 1), wherein the blocks are positioned at opposing end regions of the elongate member; and wherein each block has a projecting portion (6), projecting beyond the length of the elongate member in a longitudinal direction thereof, each block engages a channel in one of the fence posts, and wherein a longitudinal surface of the elongate member facing the blocks is laterally displaced from a line between centre regions of the fence posts between which it is situated. The elongate members may be oriented such that the elongate members are vertically aligned and they may arranged with a vertical gap or the elongate members may oriented such that the elongate members are offset laterally from each other. The fence may be fabricated from wood and the elongate member may be screwed to the blocks. A method of making a fence is also claimed.
Patent GB-2452401-A (GB)
Title: Laryngoscope insertion section
Inventor: MCGRATH MATTHEW JOHN ROSS
IPC: A61B1/267
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: The section has a proximal end 1 and a distal end 6 for insertion into a patient's oral cavity in use, the insertion section comprises a tube guide for removably retaining an endotracheal tube. The tube guide comprises a plurality of tube guiding members 18, 26 and 24 having tube guiding surfaces 20 which are arranged to contact and guide the retained endotracheal tube. The plurality of tube guiding members are arranged to leave exposed a surface of a retained endotracheal tube.
Patent GB-2464323-A (GB)
Title: Forearm indicator device
Inventor: FINLAY ANTHONY
IPC: A41D19/015
Filed: 2008-10-13
Abstract: An indicator device 10 comprises a forearm attachment element 12 for releasable attachment to a user's forearm, and a hand attachment element 16 for releasable attachment to a user's hand. The forearm attachment element 12 has at least one electrically operable light emitting device 14, and the hand attachment element 16 has a switch 18 operable by the cyclist's hand to control the light emitting device 14. Preferably, the device 10 is for a cyclist, the light emitting device being adapted for indicating a direction of turning.
Patent GB-2464691-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of methanol from agricultural by-product cellulosic/lignitic material
Inventor: WALL CHRISTOPHER DENHAM
IPC: C01C1/18
Filed: 2008-10-22
Abstract: The Cellulosic/Lignitic byproduct that remains after the cropping of agricultural produce is converted to carbon dioxide by calorific oxidation. In another section of a synthesis factory hydrogen gas is produced by electrolysis; the hydrogen gas is then reacted with the carbon dioxide to make methanol. In a related process carbon dioxide exhausted by the process of fermentation of agricultural produce to form ethanol is captured and reacted with hydrogen to form methanol. The quantity of alcohol fuel produced by an agricultural region is thereby increased without increase in the area under cultivation.
Patent GB-2464351-A (GB)
Title: Electronic poker game
Inventor: PERKIN DANIEL JOHN
IPC: A63F1/00
Filed: 2008-11-03
Abstract: An electronic poker game comprises a main unit (figure 1) and a number of player handsets (figure 2) in communication with the main unit. The main unit includes display means for displaying game information, including community cards 13 communal to all players. The handsets each include means 18, 20 enabling a player to input game commands, and a display for displaying game information, including cards 19, specific to that player. The main unit display may include an area 9 for providing game instructions, and areas 8, 10 for showing player names and player turn status. The game instructions 9 may be provided audibly as speech, with the language, volume and speed of the instructions being selectable using respective input means 4, 5, 6. The handsets may communicate with the main unit via wired (see figure 3) or wireless (see figure 4) means, and may be attachable to the main unit for charging and recharging via charging slots 3 provided on the main unit and charging ports 24 provided on the handsets. The main unit and handsets may include power status lights 15, 25 indicating battery power levels.
Patent GB-2460325-A (GB)
Title: Interleaving and RLL coding apparatus
Inventor: KONDOU KEITAROU
IPC: G11B20/18
Filed: 2009-05-14
Abstract: An encoding apparatus which combines an RLL (run length limited) code word and an error correction code word, with an interleaving technique when encoding, including: an error correction encoding section; an interleaving section; and an RLL encoding section, wherein, if an address i (i is an integer satisfying relations 0 <= i < k x m) is assigned to each symbol of k x m error correction code words and is denoting the number of symbols included in n symbols of a jth (j is an integer satisfying relations 0 <= j < m) code word of m error correction code words to serve as symbols corresponding to the address i of an information word of an RLL code, for any j, the interleaving section interleaves a series inside an information word of the RLL code word so that the following relations are satisfied:∑ xij= n and xij> 0iThis interleaves symbols of each error correction code word to both high and low bytes of RLL code words to reduce decoded bit error rate.
Patent GB-2472377-A (GB)
Title: Information carrying anti-splash mat for a urinal
Inventor: MCCARROLL SEAN EDWARD JAMES
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 2009-06-03
Abstract: The invention relates to an informational liquid dispersion apparatus for use in a urinal and comprises a mat 100 that has a surface 102 arranged to carry information such as printed advertisements or health information. The mat 100 has a surface pattern 110 arranged to disperse the urine as it hits the surface of the mat. The surface pattern 110 is disposed so as to dominate the surface 102 of the mat 100. The surface pattern 110 may be an array of apertures (108 figure 1) or dimples 110. The apparatus may carry a deodorizing compound, a fragrance or a detergent. The printed information may fade over time after repeated contact with urine to reveal another layer carrying different information. A later embodiment relates to a method of forming the informational liquid dispersion apparatus.
Patent GB-2471283-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing a flexible impact-resistant material
Inventor: TAYLOR DAVID STIRLING
IPC: A41D31/00
Filed: 2009-06-23
Abstract: A flexible, impact-resistant material (1) is manufactured by cutting a sheet of a closed-cell foam material into a plurality of spaced elements (2). These elements (2) are substantially separated except for connecting portions (7) that connect the elements to neighbouring elements such that the elements (2) are joined to define a lattice (6). A first flexible substrate (3) is bonded to one face of the lattice. All or some of the connecting portions (7) that connect the elements (2) to neighbouring elements are then removed, either with or without removing those portions of the substrate (3) bonded to the connecting portions (7), for example by punching, cutting or laser ablation. A second flexible substrate may be bonded to the opposite face of the lattice either before or after removal of the connecting portions.
Patent GB-2474690-A (GB)
Title: A board for transferring a person with a sliding seat
Inventor: GARMAN DAVID EDMUND TALBOT
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2009-10-23
Abstract: A support apparatus for transferring a patient comprising a board 12 and a pad 14 wherein the board 12 and pad 14 have corresponding formations which allow the pad 14 to slide over the board in a constrained range of directions. This may be achieved by having a projection 26 on the underside of the pad 14 which moves within a groove or channel 24 on the board 12. The pad 14 may also be arranged so it can rotate. The channel or groove 24 may have an open end to allow the pad 14 to be removed and it may widen at the ends of the board. They may also be means to open and close the channel end such as a latch. There may also be means to raise and lower the ends of the board 12.