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Patent GB-2428232-A (GB)
Title: Eddy current propulsion system
Inventor: CUTHBERT ANTHONY
IPC: B60L13/03
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: An eddy current propulsion system comprises a means for moving a magnetic field relative to a spaced guide member across a gap, to induce eddy currents in the conductive member and create a traction force. An elevator carriage 13 may be propelled by the system. Cylindrical rotors 22 carrying permanent magnets are rotated relative to conductors 14. Alternatively permanent magnets may be on rotating discs or endless belts or fixed electromagnets may be selectively excited to generate the moving field. The conductor 14 may be on the movable carriage and the magnetic field produced on the stationary structure. The arrangement allows the carriage 13 to be moved laterally between lift shafts. The system may also be used to propel and levitate a rail carriage.
Patent GB-2426131-A (GB)
Title: Versatile and intelligent power controller
Inventor: AMERSON JAN
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: The invention provides a monolithic, highly integrated power supply circuit capable of providing various voltages for circuits on an expansion card, either from a main supply source or an auxiliary supply source. The monolithic power supply circuit preferably includes two switching converters, two low-drop-out regulators, a standby regulator, a reset circuit, and a control circuit. An associated method for providing various voltages via a monolithic power supply circuit is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2435999-A (GB)
Title: Compound aircraft having fairings to reduce drag on rotor hub during fixed-wing mode
Inventor: WALLISER ERIC W
IPC: B64C27/30
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: A stopped-rotor aircraft 10 comprises a fuselage 14, a rotor hub 12 comprising a plurality of blades attached thereto, said hub 12 being rotatable by an engine 22, there being at least one retractable fairing 60, 64, covering a portion of said hub, said fairing being deployable / retractable by an actuator operated by a controller. The rotor may be locked into placed to provide lift surfaces when it transforms from rotary-wing (helicopter) to fixed-wing (aeroplane) flight. The retractable fairings 60, 64, when deployed form a flush aerodynamic surface with a rotating fairing 62, thereby reducing parasitic drag otherwise caused by the exposed rotor hub on the convertible aircraft. Ideally two retractable fairings 60, 64, are employed. The compound rotorcraft may comprise more than one hub and/or engine. Figure 5 shows the fairings in the retracted position, with the deployed positions shown by dashed-line 76.
Patent GB-2444551-A (GB)
Title: Greeting card or paper, card packaging product with movable kinetic powered device
Inventor: SANTORO LUCIO
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A movable element A may be positioned either side of a flat panel 1b which builds may move along a path which may be die cut and whose movement does not cut or rely on the addition of a motor driven element. The moving element continues to rotate until it has reached the end of its path. The flat panel can then be rotated 180 degrees and thus the moving element will continue its movement down the die cut path. The device may be used in greeting type cards, packaging or promotional type material.
Patent GB-2440604-A (GB)
Title: Interface apparatus connecting fabric sensor and electronic device
Inventor: COLLINS JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: An interface apparatus 101 in which a processing circuit is placed in a housing 102 to communicate with analogue ports and control ports. An analogue interface 103 is connectable to a fabric sensor 105 that is supported by a personal item, such as an item of clothing. The control port is connectable to an electronic device, such as an audio player or a mobile cellular telephone, via connector 104. In this way, it is possible for the electronic device to be controlled by operation of the fabric sensor included as part of the personal item. The personal item can be a pair of jeans, jacket, trousers, a skirt, a shirt, a bag or a rucksack. The fabric sensor may be removable from the item of clothing. A method for interfacing the electronic device includes selecting an electronic device, identifying an appropriate interface from a set of interface devices having a generic physical interface for connection to a fabric controller and a specific physical interface for the selected electronic device.
Patent GB-2429711-A (GB)
Title: Heart and skeletal muscle inflammation (HSMI) virus
Inventor: ELIASSEN TRYGVE MEUM
IPC: C12N5/16
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated Heart and Skeleton Muscle Inflammation Virus (HSMIV) derived from fish; a live, attenuated or inactivated HSMIV, or parts of it functional for vaccine purposes, a recombinant antigen and vaccine; as well as DNA, cell lines, vaccines, antibodies, methods and uses thereof. The invention may be utilized to prevent and diagnose Heart and Skeleton Muscle Inflammation (HSMI) in fish.
Patent GB-2435509-A (GB)
Title: Terahertz pulsed spectroscopy method
Inventor: TADAY PHILIP FRANCIS
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2007-05-29
Abstract: A method of investigating an object 94 comprises the steps of irradiating the object with an optically-generated pulse of electromagnetic radiation 90, said pulse having a plurality of frequencies in the range from 100 GHz to 100 THz and detecting radiation transmitted and/or reflected from a first point on or within the object to obtain a time domain waveform, wherein the irradiating pulse of radiation is focused at a second point on or within the object such that a diffuse terahertz irradiating beam 96 probes the sample. Apparatus for investigating an object by irradiating a plurality of points on the object and combining time domain waveforms from each of the points to produce a time domain waveform for the object which has been averaged over the plurality of points, and a method of separating a portion of the detected radiation which corresponds to directly transmitted or reflected radiation and applying a Fourier transform to the remaining portion of the detected radiation are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2453594-A (GB)
Title: A filter unit for a closed breathing circuit
Inventor: CRUDACE AMANDA
IPC: A61M16/22
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: A filter unit 1 e.g. carbon dioxide scrubber, for a closed breathing circuit, comprising a housing 2 defining a cavity 2', an inlet port 6 in communication with a first region of the cavity 2', and an outlet port 7 in communication with a second region of the cavity 2'. The housing 2 is arranged to accommodate a removable filter cartridge 9 in the cavity 2' such that filter 9 lies in a path of air between the inlet port 6 and the outlet port 7. The housing comprises opening and closing means 4 i.e. a lid, arranged to allow the removable filter cartridge 9 to be removed from and inserted into the cavity 2'.
Patent GB-2455076-A (GB)
Title: A cover for the ensilage of fodder
Inventor: CAREY MICHAEL
IPC: A01F25/13
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: A cover 10 for the ensilage of fodder is disclosed. The cover 10 comprises an arrangement of channels 14 formed with an internal space, and at least one port 15 to provide access to the internal space. Passing a fluid through the at least one port 15 causes the internal space to become substantially filled with the fluid. The fluid thus weighs down the cover 10 upon the ensilaging fodder to seal the fodder from the air. The fluid may comprise water and the cover 10 may be formed from plastic sheeting. Individual channels 14 may also be closed via press-fit closure(s) 18a. A number of covers 10 may be joined via a press-fit system 18b, with associated integral lines of weakness (figure 3, 19) to optimize cover size.
Patent GB-2455584-A (GB)
Title: Distance based traffic control system for a vehicle
Inventor: FJODOROVICS ANATOLIJS
IPC: G01S17/931
Filed: 2007-12-15
Abstract: A vehicle 1 has an inbuilt traffic control system comprising a main computer 4 which is connected for control purposes to a laser or radio device including an emitter and means for detecting a laser ray 6 or radio waves reflected from a vehicle 2 being followed. Control may be provided by a switch mounted on a steering wheel 3 and a speedometer 3, and the main computer 4 is also connected for control purposes to a carburetor 10, brake gear 9 and a speaker. The laser equipment located in the front part of the vehicle 5 measures the distance between the vehicles due to the laser ray 6. When the distance between vehicles 1,2 is reducing or increasing the computer sends a signal for braking or acceleration to the mechanisms installed in the brake gear 9 or in the carburettor 10. Automatic control is thus provided in situations such as traffic jams which can lead to driver tiredness. The system does not provide such automatic control under certain conditions such as when the speed of the host vehicle exceeds a defined threshold such as 70 km per hour or when the driver operates a pedal 12.
Patent GB-2459732-A (GB)
Title: Two-in-one freezable personal lubricant and massage gel
Inventor: LODGE ROSIE
IPC: A61K8/34
Filed: 2008-01-29
Abstract: A personal lubricant for lubricating body tissues including the skin during sexual activity can be frozen and melts during use to provide lubrication. The lubricant comprises water, at least one high molecular weight humectant and slip agent selected from a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol, a poly(ethylene oxide), a hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate, at least one high molecular weight thickener and slip agent selected from propylene glycol alginate, a cellulose derivative, an alginate, a carbomer, carrageenan, or xanthan gum, preservatives such as benzoic acid, flavourings such as sodium saccharin and pH adjusters such as sodium hydroxide. Methods in formulating such lubricants are also outlined.
Patent GB-2457660-A (GB)
Title: Methods of calibrating a sensor in a patient monitoring system
Inventor: TROUGHTON GAVIN L
IPC: A61B5/1495
Filed: 2008-02-19
Abstract: One method comprises calculating a sensor drift; calibrating (330) the sensor using at least one calibration fluid, e.g. from two time spaced measurements (320) of a known analyte concentration; and periodically updating (340) the calibration based on the sensor drift calculation. In another method, the system comprises means for adjusting an analyte, e.g. gas concentration in a fluid, the method comprising providing a calibration fluid; setting the analyte concentration in the first fluid to a first concentration with said adjusting means; measuring the first analyte concentration with the sensor; setting the analyte concentration in the first fluid to a second concentration with said adjusting means; measuring the second analyte concentration with the sensor; and determining the calibration coefficients for the sensor from the respective measured concentrations. A further method comprises exposing the sensor to a first fluid comprising a first unknown concentration of the analyte; measuring this concentration with the sensor; determining this concentration with an analyser external to the patient monitoring system; providing the sensor with the determined concentration, and determining the calibration coefficients for the sensor from this concentration and the analyte concentration determined by the analyser. At least some of these methods ensure that the period between recalibrations of the sensor is extended, thus reducing the number of disruptions to the sensor monitoring process. They can be used for flow cells in shunt lines, e.g. for arterial blood, of monitoring systems e.g. for diabetic patients or patients under global anaesthetic.
Patent GB-2458158-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring and automatically switching off electrical appliances when no one is present
Inventor: PHILLIPS AMYAS EDWARD WYKES
IPC: G01R22/06
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A system for automatically switching off electrical appliances when no one is present; both for safety reasons and to conserve energy. The system comprising: at least one plug-through device for monitoring a power state of an electrical appliance; at least one occupancy detection device to detect human presence in a location of said electrical appliance; and a system controller coupled to said plug-through device and to said occupancy detection device and configured to provide a monitoring signal responsive to a determined combination of a said power state of said electrical appliance and absence of human presence in said location of said electrical appliance.
Patent GB-2458264-A (GB)
Title: Flow restrictor for use in the cooling system of an i.c. engine
Inventor: HUTCHINS WILLIAM RICHARD
IPC: F01P11/02
Filed: 2008-03-10
Abstract: A flow restrictor 50 for use in the degas conduit of a cooling system of an internal combustion engine comprises a housing, eg formed by the inlet port 29 of the expansion tank, enclosing an elongate restrictor body 51 having a number of alternating first and second circumferentially extending passages 53a-53h separated by respective lands 55. At least one transfer passage 57,58 extends across each land 55 so as to connect the first and second passages on each side of the land and provide a significant loss in fluid momentum. The transfer passages 57, 58 may extend helically in opposite directions to produce a serpentine flow pattern. The restrictor 50 may be made from the same plastics material as the expansion tank. The restrictor body may be made in two halves (51A, 51B, fig.5) joined by a flexible link (60). In a modification, the restrictor body (154, figs.6-11) has a number of swirl chambers through which fluid flows sequentially.
Patent GB-2460027-A (GB)
Title: Retractable safety device
Inventor: BLACK JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: E04H5/06
Filed: 2008-05-12
Abstract: A retractable safety device 11, for restricting access to a hazard area (25, Fig 2), comprising parallel array 12 of members 13, 14, 15 with first ends 13A, 14A, 15A pivotally attached to first rail 16, and second ends 13Z, 14Z, 15Z pivotally attached to second rail 17. Array 12 and rails 16, 17 are displaceable in a plane A between a first working configuration and a second storage configuration, in which distance W2 between rails 16, 17 is smaller than the distance (W1, Fig 1A) in the first configuration. Device 11 further comprises slide arms 18, 19 pivotally mounted to second rail 17, and sliders 22, 23, for mounting device 11, which slideably receive slide arms 18, 19, which include stop means 24, 25 for limiting the movement of slide arms 18, 19 relative to sliders 22, 23. The hazard area (25) lies below the access area, and device 11 is horizontal when in a working configuration, and vertical when in a storage configuration. Device 11 may be used in a garage or workshop to cover a pit that is used for servicing vehicles, or it may be used to cover a ditch, duct or conveyor belt where it is necessary to view the site. More than one device 11 may be used to cover an area.
Patent GB-2460040-A (GB)
Title: Fastening component with integral attachment
Inventor: ESCUDIER FABIEN
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 2008-05-13
Abstract: A first component 1 is provided with an integrally formed attachment means (2-6) lying in the plane of the component (fig. 1) which can be rotated out of the plane of the first component to an upstanding position (figs. 2, 3) to pass through an orifice in a second component to form the attachment.
Patent GB-2452135-A (GB)
Title: Capped stator core wedge and related method
Inventor: ROZIER ELENA
IPC: H02K3/487
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: A slot wedge 30 for a generator stator includes a wedge body having top and bottom surfaces 38 and a pair of oppositely inclined side surfaces 28, wherein at least the oppositely inclined surfaces 28 are covered with a woven aramid fabric 32. A related method includes the steps of: a providing a wedge shaped body having top and bottom surfaces 38 connected by oppositely inclined side surfaces 28: and b covering at least the oppositely inclined side surfaces 28 with a woven aramid fabric 32. In a particular example a fibreglass laminate (National Electrical Manufacturers Association G11) is covered with woven aromatic polyamide (e.g. as known under the trade name Kevlar ¹)
Patent GB-2468334-A (GB)
Title: Pepper mill
Inventor: FANG MING-HUEI
IPC: A47J42/04
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A pepper mill has a movable closure member 33 which prevents residual ground pepper from falling out after use. The mill includes a receiving unit 1 that surrounds an axis L for receiving peppercorns; a grinding unit 2 that includes a rotatable coupling shaft 21 with a shaft hole 213 extending therethrough; and a closure unit 3 that includes a connecting rod 31 extending movably through the shaft hole along the axis. A closure member 33 is secured to the connecting rod 31 and disposed under the grinding unit 2. Movement of the connecting rod 31 results in corresponding movement of the closure member 33 between a closed position for blocking discharge of the ground pepper from the discharge end and an opened position for permitting discharge of the ground pepper.
Patent GB-2469829-A (GB)
Title: Quick release nut
Inventor: WALTON JOHN NIGEL
IPC: F16B37/08
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: A quick release nut 300 for attaching to a threaded section of a bolt includes first and second sections 310, 320 each having a threaded semi-cylindrical recess 313, 323. A hinge plate 350 pivotally connects to the first section 310 and slidingly connects to the second section 320 such that the second section 320 is capable of radial and pivotal movement with respect to the first section 310. A latch 341 releasably connects the first and second sections 310, 320.
Patent GB-2470018-A (GB)
Title: Indicator warning light arrangement
Inventor: CHALMERS MARK DAVID
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 2009-05-06
Abstract: An indicator warning light arrangement 10 for a motorcycle comprises a wing mirror assembly having a mirror 12 disposed in a mirror housing 14, a stem portion 16, and an indicator light 18, the mirror housing being disposed at the distal end of the stem portion 16, and the indicator light 18 being disposed in the upper part of the mirror housing 14. The light 18 is visible from the front of the minor housing, in use, facing the rear of a motorcycle, and is adapted to be connected to the indicator lights of a motorcycle. Alternatively, the light 18 can be provided with a self adhesive pad for retro-fitting to an existing wing mirror assembly of a motorcycle.
Patent GB-2461166-A (GB)
Title: Detecting and diagnosing pacemaker malfunctions using a combined biopotential and pacing signal
Inventor: RICKE ANTHONY
IPC: A61B5/0402
Filed: 2009-06-19
Abstract: A method (100, figure 4) of diagnosing a malfunction of a pacing system 30 includes the steps of receiving a combined signal (102, figure 4), detecting a pacing system malfunction (106, figure 4), detecting a cause of the malfunction (112, figure 4), and displaying the detected malfunction and detected cause of the malfunction (114, figure 4). The combined signal is a combination of heart biopotential signal 34 and pacer signals 36, and is detected using an electrode array 38. A malfunction detector 42 applies a malfunction logic to the combined signal to identify a pacing system fault and applies a morphology logic to the combined signal to identify a morphology of the signal. An output generator 44 receives an indication of the identified pacing system defect and the identified cause of the defect and creates an output 46 indicative of the identified pacing system malfunction and the identified cause.
Patent GB-2461238-A (GB)
Title: A Method for making a screen for a shale shaker
Inventor: SCHULTE DAVID LEE JR
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2008-08-29
Abstract: A screen and a method for m aking a screen for a shale shaker, the screen comprising a first layer and second layer of screening material, the first layer having a series of shute wires and a series of warp wires, the second screen having a series of shute wires and a series of warp wires, the method comprising the steps of selecting the first and second layers by wire count ratio, and combin ing a panel and a support with the at least first and second layers of screening material, the panel having multiple spaced - apart openings, at le ast a portion of which having a central cross - member extending from a first side of an openi ng to a second side thereof.
Patent GB-2476062-A (GB)
Title: Determining the pressure in an exhaust line of an i.c. engine having a muffler and a number of exhaust gas after-treatment units
Inventor: ZANETTI IGOR
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2009-12-09
Abstract: A method is disclosed for determining a pressure in an exhaust line of an internal combustion engine, eg a diesel engine 2, having an exhaust muffler 4 and an exhaust after-treatment system 3 comprising a plurality of serially connected exhaust gas treatment units 5,6,8,9 eg a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) 5, a diesel particulate filter (DPF) 6, a urea mixer 8 and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) unit 9. The method comprises (a) determining the pressure value upstream of the snuffler 4 and (b) determining the pressure value upstream of each after-treatment unit 5,6,8,9 by means of the equation: Pi= Pi-1+ Δpiwhere Pi-1is the value of the pressure downstream the unit i and Δpiis the drop of the pressure across the unit i. The pressure upstream of the muffler may be determined by adding the pressure drop across the muffler to the measured environmental pressure.
Patent GB-196796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to means for preventing reverse movement or movement from rest of vehicles
IPC: B60T3/00
Filed: 1922-04-08
Abstract: 196,796. Lawrence, F. J. April 8, 1922. Scotching - appliances. - A scotch-block is mounted upon a trailing-sprag in such a manner that upon backward movement of the vehicle the scotch-block is automatically positioned behind the wheel. Automatic means are provided for dropping the sprag to trail upon the ground when the vehicle is on an incline. The sprag 3 is pivoted at 2 to the vehicle and carries a scotch-block 9. The sprag comprises a quickthreaded screw 4 working in a nut 5 in a sleeve 6 against a spring 7. If the vehicle runs backward when the sprag is trailing, the end of the sprag 3 is turned to bring the block 9 under the wheel. The automatic means for causing the sprag to trail when the vehicle is on an incline comprises a tube 10 mounted on the same pivot 2 as the sprag, and containing mercury 11 which loads the tube so that the sprag is held up until the vehicle is on an incline, when the movement of the mercury causes the sprag to drop and trail. An arm 20 on the tube 10 contacts normally with a fixed stop 21 which may be resilient in order to take up shocks. The scotching mechanism is rendered inoperative during reverse movements of the vehicle by a connection with the reverse-gear lever which comprises an arm 13 on the sprag, a loose connection 14 and a connection 15 to a crank 16 which is actuated when the gear lever is placed in position for reversing. A spring catch may be provided for locking the member 16. It is stated that the sprag returns automatically to inoperative position when the vehicle leaves the up gradient.
Patent GB-242526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with cigarette-making machines
IPC: A24C5/58
Filed: 1925-04-17
Abstract: 242,526. Universelle Cigarettenmaschinen Fabrik J. C. Muller & Co., and. Stelzer, F. H. B. April 17, 1925. Cigarette-tipping machines.-In machines in which an endless web of tipping material 2 drawn from a roll 1 is cut into portions at 5 and gummed at intervals to an endless paper web 8, the gum being applied to the web 8 by rollers 10 - 12, heading chambers A, B, C, containing electric heaters are positioned respectively in front of the cutting point 5, beyond the point of attachment of the tips to the web 8, and adjacent the pasting rollers 10 - - 12. The same heater may be used in all three chambers.