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Patent GB-2431259-A (GB)
Title: Data object tracking system and method
Inventor: FERGUSON JOHN R
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-10-09
Abstract: A system and method of tracking a data object of a data management system. A tracking object is associated with a first data object, the tracking object including a first status data having a first status value representing a status of the first data object. Upon the creation and/or modification of a second data object that is associated with the first data object, the first status data is automatically updated with a second status value based on the creating and/or modifying of the second data object. Examples of data objects include an account object, a claim object, an appointment object, a visit object, a customer object and a referral object. The invention find particular application in healthcare administration.
Patent GB-2433790-A (GB)
Title: A method for setting set point values for tracking control systems
Inventor: VU KY MINH
IPC: G05B11/01
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A rational function for the transfer function model of a multivariable discrete control system is and obtaining its controllers is disclosed. There are two types of control systems depending on the nature of the disturbance. For tracking control systems, the disturbance is a set of set point changes. For regulating control systems, the disturbance is a vector 'ARIMA' time series. The quadratic performance controllers for these systems are similar but opposite in nature. For tracking control systems, a two and a half degrees of freedom controller can be designed for an enhanced quadratic performance. This controller uses the future values of the disturbance which are the set points of the control system for further reduction of the error. The controller is particularly useful for non-minimum phase tracking control systems.
Patent GB-2447259-A (GB)
Title: Double microwave
Inventor: LLOYD-JONES NEIL
IPC: H05B6/80
Filed: 2007-03-03
Abstract: Two separate microwaves are combined into a single unit enabling more than one item to be heated at any one time with different settings.
Patent GB-2438371-A (GB)
Title: Deflation valve
Inventor: EDGERLEY DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: A61B5/0235
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: A deflation control valve comprising a valve body 3 defining a valve chamber in which a flexible diaphragm is provided partially or substantially closing the chamber and said diaphragm 4 having a deflation air flow passage 4A which on one side of the diaphragm 4 is in communication with said inlet and outlet passage and, on the opposite side of the diaphragm 4, is in communication with an exhaust outlet or atmosphere and is closeable or partially closeable during inflation by a displaceable closure disc, plate or platen 5 which is releasably held in the closing position against said passage by manually operable controllable or adjustable release means 8. The valve is preferably used for deflating the cuff of a sphygmomanometer at a constant rate.
Patent GB-2433151-A (GB)
Title: System and method for providing a cash advance
Inventor: MACQUIRE SEAN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: A Loan system and cash advance product is provided which provides funds instantly to a financial institution or equivalent payment provider for pick-up by a registered user of the system. The user selects a cash advance product provided by an authorized distributor. The authorized distributor authenticates the user, pre-authorizes the purchase of the cash advanced product, communicates with a loan system that verifies the user, authorizes the transaction, and transfers funds to the financial institution associated with the user. The authorized distributor then charges the user on his bill and remunerates the loan system cash advance product once the user has paid the bill.
Patent GB-2433933-A (GB)
Title: Data storage disc carriers
Inventor: POWELL ROBIN JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: G11B17/038
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: A data storage disc carrier (1) for carrying discs (10). The carrier includes an axial clamping mechanism which incorporates a three legged resilient clamping member (7) that can flees between release and clamping positions to allow easy loading a gripping of discs (10). The clamping member is articulatingly mounted on a tail (4) that is gripped to provide clamping.
Patent GB-2448764-A (GB)
Title: Markable textile and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: AHMED ZAHIR
IPC: D06H1/02
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A method of marking a textile comprises: providing a textile comprising a markable yarn, configured to emit visible light when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. The amount of visible radiation emitted by a portion of the yarn when exposed to ultraviolet radiation is attenuated following exposure of the portion to a bleaching medium. The exposed portion is substantially indistinguishable using the naked eye from an unexposed portion when exposed to visible radiation and not to ultraviolet radiation. This is preferably achieved by including a fluorescent dye such as umbelliferon of 7-hydroxycoumarin within or upon the yarn. The dye may be included in the melt used to form the yarn. The bleaching is preferably achieved by exposing the yarn to a bleaching medium such as laser or ultraviolet light above a critical intensity, and preferably by scanning a laser beam over a portion of a textile comprising the yarn. Alternatively the bleaching medium may be X-ray or chemical. A mask, preferably LCD, may be used to define the portion of the textile exposed to the bleaching medium. The textile, preferably loom woven, incorporating the yarn may thus be marked to produce labels with alpha numeric characters, an image or a barcode.
Patent GB-2452011-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for vapour phase crystal growth
Inventor: BASU ARNAB
IPC: C30B23/06
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: Apparatus and method for vapour phase growing of crystals. The apparatus comprises a single multi-zone heater 2 arranged to heat a specified zone to give a predetermined temperature profile along the length of the zone. A generally U-shaped tube 6 having a first limb 8, a second limb 12, and a linkage 10 connecting the first and second limbs is located in the zone. The first limb contains a source material 16 and the second limb supports a seed crystal 18 such that the source material and seed are spaced longitudinally within the heated zone to provide a predetermined temperature differential between the source and seed. The crystal is grown on the seed. A further source limb (8', fig 2) may also be provided.
Patent GB-2451252-A (GB)
Title: A Cleaning Apparatus
Inventor: ROCHE MARTIN
IPC: C02F3/00
Filed: 2007-07-24
Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning and/or refurbishing a reed bed comprises a body having an open end with the body defining a cavity having an internal volume, wherein the cavity is in fluid communication with silt and/or solids removal means. The silt removal means is a screen with apertures, such as a filter, and may include a suction means. The device may also include an agitation means in the form of a gas or air jet which is supplied to the apparatus by tubes or lances. In operation, the sludge, silt and solid waste is agitated by the gas jet and is sucked through the screen with water but the medium in which the reed bed is planted is not extracted. The cleaning apparatus can form part of a system with a filtration station to separate the solid waste and silt form the water such that the water is recycled and returned to the reed bed. A method of cleaning a reed bed by sucking water to be treated from the reed bed in various locations is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2453949-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic multi-stage separation apparatus
Inventor: SMITH DAVID BENJAMIN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: A cyclonic separation apparatus comprises a plurality of series-connected separation stages 50,51, each comprising a plurality of cyclone separators 16/23 connected in parallel and disposed in a generally annular arrangement about a main vertical axis of the apparatus, with their respective longitudinal cyclone axes extending parallel to the main axis. The successive separation stages 50,51 in the direction of fluid flow are disposed radially inwardly of each other with respect to the main axis of the apparatus and are also vertically staggered upwardly, so that the outlet 20 of one separation stage 50 leads directly into the inlet 22 of the next downstream stage 51. The multi-stage, series connected cyclone separators of the apparatus provide a high separation efficiency, yet the annular arrangement of the stages 50,51 makes the apparatus compact and enables the apparatus to be utilised in a vacuum cleaner.
Patent GB-2442149-A (GB)
Title: Flexible bulk container with closure flap for discharge spout
Inventor: REEVE PAUL JAMES
IPC: B65D88/16
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A flexible bulk container (50) has a main body portion (51), preferably formed of a polyvinylchloride (PVC) material., in which, goods to be transported are retained. The body portion (51) has a base of frusto-conical configuration from which depends a closeable, flexible spout (57) through which goods are removed. The spout is closeable by a rope and lock mechanism which is attached to the spout at one or more locations (63) and can be unlocked by pulling on the rope. A closeable flap (58) is provided to strengthen the spout (57) when the container (50) is laden and reduce the risk of the weight of the goods forcing the spout open. Buckles (60, 61) are provided on the body portion (51) to enable the flap (58) to be secured across and clear of the spout (57), respectively. The spout (57) is made of a double layer material, the inner layer of which is of greater length than the outer.
Patent GB-2443351-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone incorporating supplementary power source and panic alarm
Inventor: O'DONNELL JOHN
IPC: H04M1/72424
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: A mobile telephone 10 is provided with a panic alarm powered by a power source 18, supplementary to the phone's main battery 14, provided at an inaccessible location inside the housing 16 of the mobile telephone 10. The telephone 10 is primed to act as a panic alarm, whereby an alarm can be activated by a single button press. The mobile telephone 10 may be primed by pressing a particular key sequence, which may comprise the simultaneous pressing of two or more keys. The supplementary power source 18 may be arranged to power at least a signal transceiver of the mobile telephone 10 and the alarm or, alternatively, the entire mobile telephone 10.
Patent GB-2442416-A (GB)
Title: Sensor for pulsed deposition monitoring and control
Inventor: SPARTZ MARTIN
IPC: C23C16/455
Filed: 2006-06-28
Abstract: Delivery of gas by a pulsed gas delivery device is monitored using a sensor. The sensor may include a source that generates radiation at a spectral range that includes an absorption frequency of the gas being delivered. The radiation is transmitted through a receptacle into which the delivered gas has been received. A detector detects the intensity of the radiation that reaches the detector from the source after transmission through the gas in the receptacle. A controller measures a precise quantity of the gas that was delivered by the gas delivery device, by determining from the detected intensity the amount of the radiation that was absorbed by the gas in the receptacle. The controller monitors in real time the delivery of the gas, by adaptively adjusting the quantity of gas being delivered to a desired quantity. The sensor and controller can also monitor for failures or for out-of-specification behavior of the gas delivery device.
Patent GB-2457440-A (GB)
Title: Base for a mount with high a friction sole and a bean bag
Inventor: FAN EAGLE
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: The base has an anti-slip unit (1), an internal plate (2), a wrap unit (3), a bean bag (4), a connection plate (5), and a plurality of fastening units (61, 62). The circumference of the anti-slip unit is sewn or otherwise engaged to the wrap unit to form a housing space between the wrap unit and the anti-slip unit. The connection plate is smaller in area than the anti-slip unit, and is located on top of it. The bean bag is placed in the housing space whereby it applies load to the internal plate and the anti-slip unit. The connection plate is located on top of the wrap unit and the fastening units hold the connection plate to the anti-slip unit and the wrap unit so as to provide a base for a holder for a device such as a mobile telephone or a GPS on an automobile dashboard.
Patent GB-2458933-A (GB)
Title: Highway warning lamp with solar rechargeable battery source
Inventor: SHERRIFF ADRIAN CHARLES
IPC: E01F9/615
Filed: 2008-04-03
Abstract: An electrical highway warning lamp 10 for a road cone 11 comprises a housing 12, means for generating light housed substantially within the housing and a battery source for supplying electrical power to the means for generating light. The lamp 10 further comprises a solar panel 16 for powering the means for generating light and for recharging the battery source which is connected to housing 12 by (19, figure 1). Housing 12 comprises aperture (14, figure 1) for mounting lamp on road cone 11. A compass 20 is provided so as solar panel 16 can be rotated to face a southerly direction to capture maximum light from the sun to recharge battery source during daylight hours.
Patent GB-2459658-A (GB)
Title: Power Cable
Inventor: CATCHPOLE JONATHON
IPC: H01B7/08
Filed: 2008-04-29
Abstract: A power cable 10 comprises a metal conductor encased in a first outer sheath 11, and further encased, partially along the length of the cable, in a second outer sheath 12, 13, 14 which influences the pattern of deformation of the cable under mechanical stress. Preferably the cable is a jumper cable having two terminals 15, 16. The conductor is preferably a tin coated copper braid. Each insulating layer is preferably a heat shrink tubing and the second insulating layer being disposed at end regions and/or at a central region along the length of the cable.
Patent GB-2451582-A (GB)
Title: A twist-beam rear axle for a powered vehicle.
Inventor: BITZ GERD
IPC: B60G21/05
Filed: 2008-07-31
Abstract: A powered motor vehicle rear axle 10, which can be coupled with a motor vehicle drive train, is configured as twist-beam rear axle with two wheel carrying resistant trailing arms (12) that are elastically linked to the motor vehicle structure and a bending resistant but torsion flexible cross member (14). Here each trailing arm (12) swings around at least one swivel axle (16). In the area of its both ends the cross member (14) is welded to the trailing arms 12. The cross member (14) is bent upwards to make space for the installation of at least one module allocated for the drive train, for example for the installation of a drive shaft and a rear axle differential. The cross member (14) at least in the middle thereof is provided with an open profile comprising a first profile leg (26) and a second profile leg (28), wherein the profile at least predominantly opens into a half-space situated above a plane spanned at an apex region (30) of the first and second profile legs (26, 28) and being in parallel alignment with both vehicle's longitudinal and transverse axles.
Patent GB-2453038-A (GB)
Title: Formulations comprising an anti-microbial composition
Inventor: SCHWARZ ULRICH
IPC: C11D1/62
Filed: 2008-09-17
Abstract: A formulation comprising (A) at least one surfactant; and (B) an antimicrobial composition that comprises (i) an antimicrobial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a hydrophobic material and (iii) a polar solvent. Preferably, the surfactant is a non-ionic surfactant and the antimicrobial agent with surfactant properties is a quaternary ammonium surfactant, especially selected from benzyl ammonium chloride, didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, decyloctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride and dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride. The preferred hydrophobic material is a siloxane, preferably selected from polydimethylsiloxanes, dodecamethylpentasiloxanes, decamethyltetrasiloxanes and octamethylcyclotetrasiloxanes. The preferred polar solvent is water and/or an alcohol. The antimicrobial formulation may be used to impart antimicrobial properties to another surfactant-containing composition. The antimicrobial formulation may be used to reduce or control the formation of microbial colonies on or at a surface.
Patent GB-2449600-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration monitor unit
Inventor: EHLERS GREGORY A
IPC: F25B49/00
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: A control unit is attached to or embedded within a refrigeration appliance to monitor electric power voltage and/or frequency supplied by the mains. If the unit detects a sag or peak in either the voltage or frequency, the control unit either separates any high demand elements of the appliance from the mains to reduce demand in a sag or energizes the elements in a peak. When the control system separates the refrigeration compressor from the mains, a food spoilage monitoring system monitors the food storage compartments. This system utilizes food industry temperature and time algorithms to ensure the food does not spoil. If food spoilage could occur, the unit re-energizes the compressor to allow it to lower the temperature provided the power is sufficient to operate the compressor unit without damaging it. Once the sensed temperature is restored to a safe level, the unit separates the compressor from the mains.
Patent GB-2465390-A (GB)
Title: Syringe needle cover remover
Inventor: HUDSON CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2008-11-17
Abstract: Apparatus for facilitating the removal of a boot3from a pre-filled syringe1, the boot3providing a sterile cover for a needle of the syringe, and the syringe being configured to be loaded into an injection device. The apparatus comprises a hollow cylindrical body for substantially enclosing a boot3, a lip or lips6, 105projecting inwardly from an open end4, 104of said body and configured to engage with a junction between the boot3and a proximal end of the syringe body, and a grip107extending axially from said body and configured to project outwardly through an open end of an injecting device. This arrangement allows a user to remove the boot from the syringe by holding and pulling on said grip. The apparatus may be formed from interlocking portions5a, 5band these portions may have a hinged and/ or a connecting interlocking arrangement7.
Patent GB-2451990-A (GB)
Title: Fish cleaning apparatus and methods
Inventor: VEDSTED SOREN CHRISTIAN
IPC: A22C25/14
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods for cleaning residual visceral matter from the belly cavity (57) of a gutted fish (56). The cleaning apparatus includes a scraper (16) attached at the mouth of a suction tube (12) by a hinge (32). An actuator (34) pivots the scraper about the hinge between an extended position biased into contact with the interior wall of the belly cavity and a retracted position out of contact with the wall. In the retracted position, the scraper covers the mouth (28) of the suction tube to prevent dislodged visceral matter from falling back into the belly cavity. In the extended position, the scraper uncovers the mouth of the suction tube to allow scraped visceral matter to be sucked from the belly cavity.
Patent GB-2466434-A (GB)
Title: Electric fire comprising a movable liquid within a container
Inventor: BETZ MARTIN
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2008-12-17
Abstract: An electric fire 100 comprises a light source 130, a container 141 for holding a liquid 142, means for moving the liquid within the container, and a screen 115 on which a flame pattern is generated. A means for defining the flame pattern generated on the screen is provided such that selective portions of the screen are illuminated more than other portions. The light source, container and screen are arranged relative to one another so that the light emitted from the light source is incident on the liquid prior to passing onto a front surface of the screen. The movement of the liquid generates a flicker effect within a flame pattern on the screen. The liquid within the container may either be moved by moving the container with a motor or by using an agitator, such as a paddle, to impart movement to the liquid. The container may include one or more projections 143 to disrupt the liquid and may also include one or more solid elements within the liquid. Preferably, the means for defining the flame pattern comprises at least one lens 150 which may generate individual flames within the flame pattern. The light source may include a plurality of lighting elements, such as multicoloured light emitting diodes (LEDs), whose output colour may be varied so as to enable individual flames to be selectively coloured.
Patent GB-2454140-A (GB)
Title: Polymer electrolyte membrane composed of aromatic polymer membrane base and method for producing the same
Inventor: MAEKAWA YASUNARI
IPC: C08F291/00
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a polymer electrolyte membrane which is characterized by being produced by a process wherein a vinyl monomer is introduced as a graft chain into an aromatic polymer membrane base, which is typified by a polyether ether ketone, polyether imide or polysulfone, by graft polymerization and then a part of the graft chain or/and the aromatic polymer chain is chemically converted into a sulfonic acid group. Also disclosed is a method for producing such a polymer electrolyte membrane.
Patent GB-2463745-A (GB)
Title: Electric spring contact on pin of sealed module mechanically urges module towards heatsink
Inventor: TRESCHER ULRICH
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2009-04-02
Abstract: An electrical connection arrangement for a hermetically sealed electric unit 1 having a case 8 with base 9 and heat removal surface 12 and electrical connection pin 10, 11. A component 2 has a sprung conductor rail 5 , making both an electrical connection to the rail and a mechanical connection, preferably comprising a weld at point 20 where a parallel portion 16 meets the pin 10, 11. When the component 2 and rail 5 are subsequently assembled onto a base 7, the base also acting as a heat sink, the U-shape of the spring 5 is such that, by fastening the component 2 to the base 7 with screw 17, the angled portion 15 and spring character thrusts the unit surface 12 against the base 7 via pin 10, 11. The base 9 may contact an elevated potion 13 of the base 7.
Patent GB-2459768-A (GB)
Title: Patient turning apparatus
Inventor: GUTTERIDGE HELEN MARGARET
IPC: A61G7/00
Filed: 2009-05-01
Abstract: A patient-handling apparatus 1 for turning over a patient into or out of a prone position comprises a support, e.g. flexible sheet 2, for the patient to lie on. The support 2 has distal side, a proximal side 4 and a cushion 3 on at least the proximal side 4 of the support which, in use, acts as an upstanding barrier to restrict proximal movement of a patient such that when the distal side of the support is pulled proximally, over the cushion 3, the patient is tipped over [shown in Figs. 23-261. The cushion 3 may be flexible foam inserted into a pocket 2a, or attached by hook and loop material. The support 2 may be attached to a bed frame using hook and loop fasteners 18. There may be straps [see e.g. Fig. 14a,b] detachably secured to handles 10 to aid pulling the support. Cushions may be disposed on either side of the support sheet. Also disclosed is a method for turning a patient and an arrangement which includes the patient handling apparatus and a slide sheet [40, Figure 33] .