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Patent GB-2377459-A (GB)
Title: Joining panels of plastics underfloor insulation
Inventor: DISON JULIAN MARK
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: Overlapping parts of plastics underfloor insulation panels 5, 11, are joined using a member 13 of wire having a return bend which produces a barb at the leading end, and a loop which produces a "handle" at the trailing end. In use the member 13 is pushed through sheets 5, 11 where they overlap until the barb has passed through; the member 13 is then rotated and pulled back so that the barb impales the lower sheet 11, and the head portion is then bent over to contact the upper surface of sheet 5. The system is of use in connecting sheets of insulation under a floor comprising concrete beams 1,3, and panels 7,11, and 5, over all of which concrete is cast. Where an infill panel such as 11 is needed, this is joined to panel 7 by a wire dowel 15 of the shape shown.
Patent GB-2390835-A (GB)
Title: Crankshaft operated locking ring binder
Inventor: CHENG HUNG YU
IPC: B42F13/16
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: Fixed segments 15 of a ring binder are mounted on base 9,11. Moving ring segments 13 are mounted on flap 23 which is hinged to the base 9,11 by tabs 25. The flap is held in pivoted assembly with the base by a pair of U-shaped spring wire hinge connectors 43. These bias the flap downwards. Shaft 17, which has cranks or offsets 19 and manual operating crank arm 73, is mounted for rotation on the base in journal bearings 55. Links 21 hook around offsets 19; link arm ends 65 hook into slots 67 of the flap 23. Thus opening, closing and locking of the rings is effected by rotation of the shaft.
Patent GB-2387503-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for handling telecommunications connections
Inventor: ANDREASSON TOMAS
IPC: H04M3/54
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications exchange (1) and a method for handling call diversions such that emergence of so-called trombone connections is avoided. According to the inventive telecommunications exchange (1) and method, trombone connections are avoided by means of changing a diversion of calls placed to a first extension number (No(V)) in the exchange, from being diverted to a second remote extension number (No(A)), which is used to set up a data connection (15), to instead be diverted to a predetermined third extension number (No(S)). An advantage of the present invention is that connections that previously unnecessarily used three trunk channels, by means of the invention instead are set up on a single trunk channel. Thereby available trunk resources are utilized more efficiently in a telecommunications system.
Patent GB-2391446-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for slaughtering and exsanguination of fish
Inventor: HOSETH KLAUS E
IPC: A22B3/08
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A device and a method for slaughtering and exsanguination of fish where the fish is given a blow to the brain region of the fish by a blow unit 15 to slaughter or stun the fish, and where the stunned or slaughtered fish is subsequently bled with the aid of an exsanguination appliance 16. A sensing appliance 14, determines the position of the brain region of the fish in relation to the head of the fish, and also in relation to the longitudinal direction of the device so that the blow given to the fish can be aimed directly and accurately towards the brain region of the fish.
Patent GB-2407163-A (GB)
Title: Tape rule
Inventor: LIN HENRY
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2003-10-15
Abstract: The rule includes an end piece with a fixing plate 11, an inserting plate 12, and a squeeze mechanism 2. The mechanism is rotatable via pivot rivet 17 to allow a hooking plate to rotate 180 degrees. The plate 12 is perpendicular to the fixing plate and includes arc-shaped side edges with a hollow stop 16 on the surface of each. A rivet hole 15 is for holding the rivet. A front clamping plate 3 and a rear clamping plate 4 clamp a central mounting plate 5 together to form the perpendicular hooking plate for the rule. The plates include holes 31 and 50, and a buckle clip 51 with flexible ears 52 and 53. The ears locate in the hollow stops 16 of the inserting plate.
Patent GB-2392938-A (GB)
Title: Plug-dropping container for releasing a plug into a wellbore
Inventor: PEDERSEN GERALD DEAN
IPC: E21B33/05
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: The plug-dropping container (2) comprises an elongated housing (10), and a canister (30) disposed co-axially within the housing. The canister (30) is movable from a lower position to an upper position. In its lower position, a fluid bypass area (16) is defined above the canister When a dart (8) is retained within the canister, fluid is diverted through the bypass (16) and around the canister (30) within an annular area defined between the canister and the housing (10). In one aspect, the canister (30) is moved by rotation of a plug-retaining device (40) below the canister. In its plug-retained position, the plug-retaining device is oriented so that the wall (44) of the plug-retaining device blocks the downward path of the dart (8). In the plug-released position, the plug-retaining device (40) raises the canister (30) to its upper position, substantially shutting off the bypass (16). A channel (45) in the plug-retaining device is thus aligned with a channel (35) in the canister for receiving the plug, and for release into the wellbore (18).
Patent GB-2399680-A (GB)
Title: Thermocouple for electro valves of gas burners
Inventor: VICENT MANUEL VALLS
IPC: F23N1/00
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: A thermocouple 1 has a first phase cable 2 for connection to a terminal 7 of an electro valve. A second cable 3 has means for connection to earth. The means for connection to earth comprises a clamp 5 that is laterally fixable to the outer surface 11 of the terminal 7.
Patent GB-2395869-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent wireless messaging system
Inventor: LOVEYS MARK CAMPITT
IPC: H04M3/493
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: The present invention is an interactive messaging system combining the use of short text messages via cellular telephones with a database and messaging system. Customers are able to type in a message requesting a delivery of a product or service. Additionally a system combining text messages and a database is described allowing users to store lottery numbers and be notified if they have won prizes in the lottery. A system for selecting an appropriate messaging gateway for sending messages to the user is also described.
Patent GB-2411492-A (GB)
Title: Managing quality of service in an electronic trading system
Inventor: MCGINLEY JOHN
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: An electronic trading system for trading in e.g. financial instruments. comprises a quality-of-service (QoS) subsystem, which is operative to impose limitations upon trading activities in order that the performance of a component of the system or of the system as a whole is maintained within specified tolerances. For example, it may limit the number of events that can be initiated by a trader. It may also allow some messages to be routed through the system with a priority that is higher than others when such messages have a particular content (e.g. are inherently urgent in nature or essential to proper operation of the system) or are to or from a privileged user. The system may also have an integrated protocol stack for routing of data to enable the location of data bottlenecks to be identified. Messages may be processed according to a token bucket algorithm.
Patent GB-2411891-A (GB)
Title: Emptying an overturned tanker
Inventor: MORGAN TOM OWEN
IPC: B65D88/54
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: A vessel 1 for containing fluid 8 comprises a port 2 in the vessel, wherein one end of a conduit 5,6 is engaged to the port, the other end being within the interior of the vessel, being flexible 16 along at least a part of its length. Thus, contact with the fluid 8 can be maintained despite the tanker 1 becoming upset from its normal state. Emergency offload of the content is made easier.
Patent GB-2411884-A (GB)
Title: A bolster for facilitating the formation of a pallet from a stack of boards
Inventor: STOKES SANDY
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A palletizing bolster <B>10</B> for facilitating the formation of a pallet from a stack of boards <B>4</B> comprises a pair of elongate strips <B>12</B>. The strips <B>12</B> extend parallel to each other and are spaced apart to define gap <B>14</B>. A plurality of ribs <B>16</B> extend between the strips <B>12</B> at spaced apart locations along the length of the gap <B>14</B> and endpieces <B>18</B> are located between respective ends of the strips <B>12</B>. The endpieces <B>18</B> are substantially longer than the ribs <B>16</B> in the longitudinal dimension of the bolster <B>10</B> and the endpieces <B>18</B> may comprise two or more superimposed cuboid sections <B>19</B> arranged on top of each other to span the gap <B>14</B> between the ends of the strips <B>12</B>. The material comprising the bolster <B>10</B> may comprise between 35% to 55% the volume defined by the length, width and height of the bolster <B>10</B>. A method of palletizing a stack of boards <B>4</B> using the palletizing bolster <B>10</B> as described is also included.
Patent GB-2405677-A (GB)
Title: Rotor with collapsible fan blade
Inventor: ESPINOZA-IBARRA RICARDO
IPC: F25D1/00
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: A fan rotor system 200 comprising at least one collapsible fan blade 218 attached to a rotor 214, the at least one collapsible fan blade 218 being collapsible between a first air driving position and a second collapsed position where less drag is imposed on passing air than in the first position. The blade 218 may be moved between its two positions by gravitational, centrifugal or aerodynamic forces. The blade 218 may comprise two articulated portions 216, 220, or may comprise a piece of material (322 fig 3C) connected between outwardly extending, from the rotor, fixed (316 fig 3C) and rotating (320 fig 3C) portions. Alternatively a second blade (420 fig 4C) may be provided which rotates about the rotor and with respect to the first blade (416 fig 4C). The fan rotor system 200 may be used to cool an electronic system.
Patent GB-2402619-A (GB)
Title: Touch control foot spa
Inventor: MORTON KEVIN JOSEPH
IPC: A61H33/00
Filed: 2003-04-18
Abstract: A foot spa (5) and a method for controlling the foot spa (5) is provided. The foot spa (5) has a housing (10) defining a reservoir for locating feet and a touchpad control unit (60) for controlling a function of the foot spa.
Patent GB-2420547-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover for a drinks vessel such as a can
Inventor: MANSBRIDGE FELICITY BRIDGET GO
IPC: B65D47/06
Filed: 2004-11-27
Abstract: A protective cover for a drinking vessel such as a can (2) which is formed with a main drinking aperture (3) comprises a body portion (11) adapted to be located over the main drinking aperture, a locking member (12) attached to the body portion and adapted to be located inside the can in the region of the main drinking aperture so as to secure the body portion over the main drinking aperture so that a seal is formed between the body portion and the end face of the can, a first channel (21) extending through the body portion and the locking member so as to form an alternative drinking aperture, a tube (22) extending upwardly from the outer end of the alternative drinking aperture, a raised region (23) formed on the outer surface of the body portion, and a second channel (24) extending through the raised body portion and the locking member so as to form a venting aperture.
Patent GB-2417442-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic dust collector
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A cyclonic dust collector (100) for a vacuum cleaner has a cyclone body (101) shaped to have a relatively wide upper portion and a relatively narrow lower portion. The cyclone body (101) has a suction port (110) and a discharge port (120), a grille (130) being connected to the discharge port. A dust receptacle (140) is connected to the cyclone body (101), and a blocking member (200) is provided for partially blocking the grille (130). Air drawn in through the suction port (110) moves in an increasingly wider radial path as it travels upwardly to the discharge port (120), increasing the centrifugal force on suspended dust particles as they travel toward the discharge port. The shape of the cyclone body (101) included an upper portion (150) which is elliptically shaped which reduces turbulance in the flow path.
Patent GB-2418972-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary tap having a planar and vertical operating lever
Inventor: TURNER DIANA
IPC: F16K31/60
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: A tap assembly to control and/or mix water for a sanitary unit has a valve in a housing 202 operated by a planar and substantially vertical lever 205 positioned substantially above the valve. The lever 205 screws (fig 4) into the housing 202, and has a two-dimensional shape which may be in the form of a wheel like structure having an outer rim 215 and arms 209-214. Rotating the lever 205 towards/away from a wall 207 (fig 3) and/or left/right controls flow rate and/or temperature. One embodiment has a clock (702, fig 7) in a front face of the lever.
Patent GB-2436810-A (GB)
Title: A magnetorheological device
Inventor: TRANTER PAUL
IPC: B29C39/00
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: Conventionally, custom made orthoses are made, starting from a plaster cast of a patient's limb, by a time consuming and skilled process involving filling the cast with liquid plaster to form a replica of the limb and using this replica as a mould in a vacuum-forming process to make the orthosis. The invention provides a simpler method using a mat (1) containing magnetorheological material (4) allowing it to be switched magnetically between a solid state and a flexible state. An external magnetic field 10 is applied to the mat 1, making it temporarily flexible and pressing it into a wax impression 9 of the limb. On removal of the external field, the mat becomes rigid and can be used as the mould for the aforementioned vacuum-forming process. The mat is formed with air passages (3) to allow withdrawal of air during the vacuum-forming process.
Patent GB-2424666-A (GB)
Title: Sensor plug
Inventor: LONGFIELD COLIN
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: The sensor plug 400, for positioning in a perforation extending into a wall 404 of a wellbore, comprises a plug sleeve 410 disposable in a perforation extending through the wellbore wall and a pin 412 which is positionable in the plug sleeve and adapted to expand the plug sleeve as the pin is advanced so that the plug sleeve seals the perforation, with the plug also comprising a sensor 422 for measuring downhole properties and circuitry 420 operatively connected to the sensor. The sensor and circuitry may be located within the plug sleeve or the pin. The plug sleeve may include a chamber 416 which is breached by a needle 426 located on the pin when the pin is advanced within the plug sleeve, with the chamber containing gas to facilitate a pretest. A pin sleeve 436 may be positioned between the pin and plug sleeve to form a seal therebetween. The plug sleeve preferably includes a flange 434 at an end so as to terminate advancement of the plug sleeve through the perforation. The sensor and/or circuitry may be protected from the downhole fluid by bellows and an antenna 418 is preferably located on the pin. Also claimed are a method and a system for sensing downhole parameters of a wellbore penetrating a subterranean.
Patent GB-2436093-A (GB)
Title: Object with rotating blade to improve propulsion and speed
Inventor: MUDOY MICHAEL A
IPC: A63C5/00
Filed: 2006-03-18
Abstract: An object such as a ski 1 is adapted to move in a fluid such as air. Ski 1 has a face 2 normally exposed to resistance of the air in which it is travelling. An aperture 3 is provided in the face 2. A blade 12 is supported to rotate in the aperture about an axis 11. Blade 12 has cross section shape normal to the axis with opposing tips 12A, 12B of the blade bent in opposing directions whereby air flowing across the blade causes the blade to rotate about the axis 11. In use movement of the ski causes fluid to flow across the blade so it rotates, and the rotating blade is stated to contribute to an increase in the propulsion and/or speed of the ski. The object may be a vehicle rather than a ski.
Patent GB-2436871-A (GB)
Title: Optical beam dump for particle monitoring system
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN
IPC: G01N21/53
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: An optical beam dump 30, (51, Fig.5) having a passage defined by a passage wall and an optical filter 33, (55, Fig 5) located in an opening in that passage wall. The optical filter 33, (55, Fig. 5) being arranged to direct light reflected from that filter 33, (52, Fig. 5) along the passage away from an optical input 32, (65, Fig. 5) to the beam dump. The passage may be formed as a tube 31, or may be cut within a block of material (52, Fig 5). The passage may have a plurality of bends. Provision for the flow of purging air through the beam dump is made by providing holes 36, (61, Fig. 5) in the passage wall. The beam dumb may be used in a particle monitoring device.
Patent GB-2424828-A (GB)
Title: Curved patient transfer board
Inventor: QUICKMIRE COLIN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2006-04-10
Abstract: An elongate curved board (10) is used to transfer a patient, in a sitting position, from one location to another. The seat may be provided with one or more handles (60) that are located proximate to the ends of the board. On the underside of the board a plurality of ribs (50 fig 3) provide stiffening / strength to the board. The ribs are radiussed to aid cleaning. A pair of rubber pads (80 fig 3) may be provided to promote grip when the board is placed on a surface. The board curves through an arc of at least 70{ along a main part. The board may be made from plastic and the ends of the board are tapered to ease loading of a patient. An anti microbial / anti bacteria agent may be provided to minimise spreading of germs / disease.
Patent GB-2425127-A (GB)
Title: Resin blend composition, sheet and heat-shrinkable sheet comprising the resin blend composition, and shrink label and package
Inventor: TANIGUCHI KOUICHIROU
IPC: C08L67/02
Filed: 2004-12-27
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To obtain a resin blend composition having transparency, impact resistance, flowability, etc. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] The resin blend composition comprises 1 to 99% by mass polycarbonate resin (b-1) and 1 to 99% by mass polyester resin (b-2), the polyester resin (b-2) being a polyester resin comprising: carboxylic acid monomer units (i) in which 80 to 100 mol% of all the units (i) are accounted for by aromatic dicarboxylic acid units; and glycol monomer units (ii) in which 0.1 to 40 mol% of all the units (ii) are accounted for by 1,4-CHDM units and 0.5 to 15 mol% of all the units (ii) are accounted for by polyalkylene glycol units having a number-average molecular weight of 500 to 3,000.
Patent GB-2424883-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing pyrrolo[2, 1-c] [1,4] benzodiazepine hybrids
Inventor: KAMAL AHMED
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: Novel pyrrolo[2, 1-c] [1, 4] benzodiazepine hybrids as well as processes for the proepartion of novel pyrrolo [2, 1 -c] [1, 4] benzodiazepine hybrids are disclosed. More particularly, present invention relates to a process for the preparation of novel pyrrolo [2, 1-c] [1, 4] benzodiazepine hybrids as DNA sequence selective agents which are useful as potential antitumour agents. In particular, the present invention relates to a process for the preparation of new pyrrolo [2, 1-c] [1, 4] benzodiazepine hybrids as potential antitumour agents. These compounds have the formula (XIV).
Patent GB-2434874-A (GB)
Title: Dual Mode Contact Sensor For Automotive Vehicle
Inventor: LICHTENBERG GLEN
IPC: B60R21/0136
Filed: 2006-08-09
Abstract: A dual mode contact sensor for an automotive vehicle includes an impact-responsive tubular sensing member, and a first linear contact which is closed with the outer surface of the tubular sensing member. A second linear contact is mounted within the tubular sensing member such that a higher force impact, sufficient to cause plastic deformation of the tubular sensing member will cause a circuit to be closed with the second linear contact. The velocity of an impact may be determined by measuring the time between closure of the tubular sensing member with the first and second contacts.
Patent GB-2425742-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle with two channels for creating a water wall and a fine mist
Inventor: OAG JAMIE
IPC: B65H37/00
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: A nozzle (1) for use with a pressurized water source as typically used in the offshore environment. The nozzle (1) attaches to a hose or fixed work pipe installation and provides a channel (19) through a body (3), on which is arranged a frusto-conical fluid deflector (7). Fluid flowing along the channel (19) may impinge upon the fluid deflector (7) and may travel along a surface of the deflector (7) and out of the nozzle (1) in a jet. Further a central channel (21) is described which allows an additional nozzle to be included.
Patent GB-2446179-A (GB)
Title: Obtaining credit card data using a mobile telephone
Inventor: ATKINSON STEVEN PAUL
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: The user of a mobile telephone 30 registers with a system 35 which, at the request of the user, sends data in the form of credit card data (e.g. a 16 digit number and expiry date). The system 35 verifies the identity of the user and is in communication with a card-issuing system 45. The card data may then be used by the user of the telephone, e.g. to make a purchase in a cardholder not present transaction. The card data may be usable for a limited period, e.g. valid for a single day and/or for a fixed amount.
Patent GB-2457215-A (GB)
Title: Automatic 3D Modelling
Inventor: KOKKAS NIKOLAOS
IPC: G06T17/05
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: Automated 3D city modelling is achieved by fusing airborne optical data with LiDAR point clouds or DSMs (Digital Surface Models). Building hypothesis is generated by fusing LiDAR data or DSMs with stereo matched points. Building detection and generating building footprint may be achieved using a plane fitting algorithm on the LiDAR point cloud or DSM using conditions based on the roof slope and building minimum size. Initial building footprint may be subsequently generalized using a simplification algorithm enhancing the orthogonality between the individual linear segments. Final refinement of the building outline may be performed for each linear segment using filtered stereo matched points with a least squares estimation. Roof reconstruction may be performed by implementing a least squares-plane fitting algorithm on LiDAR or DSM data, restricted by the building outline, the minimum size of the planes and maximum height tolerance between adjacent points. Subsequently neighbouring planes may be merged using Boolean operations for generating polyhedral models.
Patent GB-2445915-A (GB)
Title: Exercise garment
Inventor: LEE MAURICE
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: Exercise clothing comprises a garment having a plurality of integrated bands running directly over the major muscles in a continuous flow. A band <B>1, 2</B> runs from the inside of each wrist, up each arm, diagonally across the chest to the front of each opposite ankle and another band <B>3, 4</B> runs from the outside of each wrist, up the back of each arm, diagonally across the back and then down the back of each leg. The bands may encircle the knees and the elbows. There may be an additional two bands <B>5, 6</B> each running vertically down from each armpit to the corresponding ankle. There may also be a band <B>7</B> running from the inside of one ankle vertically up one leg and to the crotch region and then vertically down the other leg to the inside ankle. The bands may be elastic restrictor bands. The garment may be a one piece suit or comprised of separate trousers and top which are joined at the waist by means of a fastening such as hook and loop tapes.