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Patent GB-2426914-A (GB)
Title: A trowel and tape measure holder
Inventor: SMITH CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: A45F5/02
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A trowel and measuring tape holder that has a belt loop k and leg strap g to secure the holder to the user in a similar manner to a holster that is pivotal to allow flexibility of the holder to allow the wearer to move naturally and has drainage means to allow the escape of moisture. Preferably the back of the holder is strengthened by ridges b that may glide the trowel into place and prevent the trowel from sticking to the holder and a front retainer d to hold the trowel in place. The retainer may have a lip f and drainage hole e to prevent the build up of debris. The measuring tape may be held in place by a metal clip 1 at the top of the holder.
Patent GB-2420941-A (GB)
Title: Power saving method for a mobile terminal
Inventor: ARIMITSU KAZUHIRO
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: A power saving method for a mobile terminal comprises comparing a power level of an RF signal received by the mobile terminal with a first reference level and a lower second reference level and performing frequency monitoring at a normal rate if the power level of the RF signal is lower than the first reference level, and performing frequency monitoring at 1/N (where N is equal to or greater than 2) if the power level of the RF signal is higher than the first reference level. The method further comprises the step of continuing to perform frequency monitoring at 1/N even if the power level drops below the first reference level but remains above the second reference level. The mobile terminal may be a CDMA terminal.
Patent GB-2428768-A (GB)
Title: Brake fluid valve assembly
Inventor: SMITH PHILLIP JOHN
IPC: F16K17/22
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A brake fluid valve assembly 12 comprises a housing 14 defining an inner chamber 21. A first non-return valve 32 and a second non-return valve 33 are arranged in the chamber 21. The housing 14 defines an inlet 22 and outlets 23, 24. Assembly 12 also comprises feed port means 34 arranged to allow fluid to flow from the inlet 22 to the first non-return valve 32. The first non-return valve 32 is arranged to let fluid flow from a master cylinder (11, Fig.1) through the inlet 22 and through the outlets 23, 24 towards a caliper (1, Fig.1) to apply a brake. Return port means 50 are arranged to allow fluid to flow from the outlets 23, 24 to the second non-return valve 33. The second non-return valve 33 is arranged to let fluid flow from a caliper through the outlets 23, 24 and through the inlet 22 towards a master cylinder 11. The assembly also comprises a restrictor port 52 between the outlet and the second non-return valve. The restrictor port 52 is arranged to allow fluid to by-pass the second non-return valve, and restrict the flow of fluid from a caliper through the outlet and through the inlet towards a master cylinder when brake fluid pressure drops below a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2429899-A (GB)
Title: An apron for use when bathing an infant
Inventor: WICKE ANNABELLE
IPC: A41B13/10
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: An apron for use when bathing an infant comprises a waterproof backing layer with an absorbent facing layer. The absorbent facing layer may be detachably attached to the waterproof layer via releasable fasteners. The apron may have absorbent side pieces b that is secured across the chest of the apron via releasable fasteners c, d. Prior to lifting an infant from the bath the side pieces are released and may be wrapped around the infant once they have been lifted from the bath. A single tie a threaded though the sides of the apron and around the neck of the wearer forms the adjustable fastener. The apron may have pockets e, (f, Fig 4) on the rear of the apron to and pockets on the absorbent facing layer to store infant toiletries and store jewellery, the pockets on the rear of the apron may be waterproof.
Patent GB-2419355-A (GB)
Title: Analysis of biopolymers by mass spectrometry
Inventor: BLUGGEL MARTIN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for elucidating the primary structure of biopolymers, in which a biopolymer to be investigated is cleaved into fragments and, after that, subjected to a mass spectrometric analysis (20) resulting in mass spectra being obtained, and in which known algorithms are used for a first sequence analysis (30) of the fragments in order to determine a primary structure of the biopolymer using the mass spectra. The mass spectra are classified in dependence on results of the first sequence analysis (30), resulting in at least one first spectrum class, to which a known biopolymer can be assigned, and one second spectrum class, to which no known biopolymer can be assigned, being obtained. A further analysis (50) of mass spectra of the second spectrum class is carried out in dependence on the known biopolymer.
Patent GB-2421915-A (GB)
Title: Golf Club Head
Inventor: ERICKSON JOEL B
IPC: A63B53/08
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A golf club head (20) having a body (22) with a front wall (30) with an opening (32) and a striking plate insert (40) is disclosed herein. The body (22) is preferably composed of a light weight material such as a magnesium alloy or an aluminum alloy. A ribbon (28) of the body (22) has a recess (52) therein for placement of a rear weighting member (50). The golf club head (20) preferably has a volume between 300 cubic centimeters and 500 cubic centimeters. The golf club head (20) preferably has a mass between 105 grams and 300 grams.
Patent GB-2428571-A (GB)
Title: Drying apparatus
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: Drying apparatus (10) has a casing (12), a cavity (30) formed in the casing (12) for receiving an object, a fan (40) located in the casing (12) and capable of creating an airflow, a motor (39) arranged to drive the fan (40). At least one opening (60, 62) communicates with the fan (40) and is arranged in the casing (12) so as to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity (30). According to the invention, the motor (39) has a rotor which, in use, is capable of rotating at a speed of at least 80,000 rpm. This produces a high velocity, high pressure airflow which is capable of drying an object efficiently and quickly. The invention is suitable for use in a hand dryer.
Patent GB-2434485-A (GB)
Title: Solar cell
Inventor: KREBS FREDERIK CHRISTIAN
IPC: H01L51/42
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: The device comprises a polymer photovoltaic cell 12 and a super-capacitor 14 which stores the charge generated by the photovoltaic cell. The device is formed as a flexible laminate which can be used for forming a photovoltaic lampshade.
Patent GB-2429139-A (GB)
Title: Applying less aggressive noise reduction to an input signal when speech is dominant over noise
Inventor: JIN GARY Q
IPC: G10L21/02
Filed: 2006-01-27
Abstract: To reduce noise in an input signal that may contain speech, first an estimate of the noise level in the signal is obtained. The level of the input signal is then compared with the noise level estimate signal to determine whether speech is dominant. Less aggressive noise reduction is applied to the input signal when speech is dominant than when only noise is present. Noise subtraction is done purely in the time domain so that no transforms are required.
Patent GB-2434767-A (GB)
Title: Laser machining
Inventor: O'HALLORAN JOHN
IPC: B23K26/16
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: A laser machining apparatus arranged to machine material which emits a hazardous material during machining, includes a vacuum extraction system 24, 25 for extracting at least some of the emitted hazardous material from a machining region of the apparatus. At least a first containment zone 36 encompasses the machining region to contain deposition of any un-extracted emitted hazardous material to the machining region. A second containment zone 37 may surround the first containment zone and a pressure differential may be provided between the two containment zones to assist in containing deposition of hazardous materials to the first containment zone 36. A transfer chamber 40 may be provided for transferring machined material to a washing station to prevent release from the laser machining apparatus during the transfer of any emitted hazardous material deposited on the machined material.
Patent GB-2435048-A (GB)
Title: Heat dissipating knitted fabric
Inventor: BLANCH DAVID
IPC: D04B1/14
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: A heat dissipating knitted fabric 10 suitable for forming sportswear garments [50, Fig. 2] comprises a plurality of first areas 14 formed from a hydrophilic yarn, e.g. cotton, and a plurality of second areas 15 formed from a hydrophobic synthetic yarn, e.g. polyester, having a construction or treatment rendering it hydrophilic. The areas 14 formed from the hydrophilic cotton are disposed on an inner skin contacting side 20 of the fabric and may be formed as raised stripes on a face layer 12 formed from the substantially hydrophobic synthetic yarns. The fabric between the raised stripes may have increased pore sizes. Cotton fibres 16 may protrude from the outer side of the fabric. Garments formed from the fabric are also disclosed. Heat may radiate through the polyester stripes, sweat may be wicked away by the cotton stripes and then dissipated through the polyester face layer, and moisture vapour may be absorbed by the cotton stripes.
Patent GB-2435409-A (GB)
Title: A cover for a household appliance
Inventor: MAZUMDER SANJAY
IPC: A45C11/00
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: A cover 1 for a household appliance (19, fig 4) comprises a sheet 2 and one or more straps or bands 16,17 that are used to affix the sheet to the appliance. The sheet is of rectangular shape and has four elongate holes near the corners for the passage of the straps. The straps are flexible and of sufficient length to fit around an appliance to hold the sheet tightly against a first one of its surfaces. The sheet can be moved along the straps to uncover the first surface and cover a second surface. In this manner the cover protects an appliance from damage and unwanted use or tampering.
Patent GB-2436316-A (GB)
Title: Method of printing
Inventor: LANDERS PEDRO CAREY
IPC: B41J35/04
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: A method of printing including, where an inked carrier ribbon (15) is provided as a storage spool (25) in which a ribbon (15) is inked on the radially internally wound surface (15a) of the ribbon (15), threading the ribbon (15) in a first ribbon path around ribbon guides (41, 42, 50, 51), and where the inked carrier ribbon (15) is provided as a storage spool (25) in which the ribbon (15) is inked on the radially externally wound surface (15b) of the ribbon (15), threading the ribbon (15) in a second ribbon path around the ribbon guides (41, 42, 50, 51), and selecting a first or second operating mode, and when the first mode of operation is selected and the ribbon (15) is inked on the radially internally wound surface (15a), operating the drive motor (30) to rotate the ribbon take-up spool (28) in a first sense of rotation, and when the second mode of operation is selected and the ribbon (15) is inked on the radially externally wound surface (15b), operating the drive motor (30) to rotate the ribbon take-up spool (28) in a second sense of rotation opposite to the first sense of rotation.
Patent GB-2437094-A (GB)
Title: Water mixing valve with single control opening
Inventor: CHEEK JOHN PATRICK
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A water mixing valve comprises first and second water inlets 12,14 a mixing chamber 50 and a control member 24 for controlling flow of water from the first and second water inlets to the mixing chamber. The control member includes a plate 30 with a first surface 34 for sealing with the first and second water inlets and a second surface opposite the first surface, the control member being movable relative to the first and second water inlets substantially only rotationally about a central axis substantially perpendicular to the first surface. The first and second water inlets are positioned substantially on a common circumference (60, Fig. 6a) and the plate defines a single control opening 32 extending arcuately substantially along the common circumference. The control opening may have a width in a radial direction which varies along its arcuate extent, between a minimum width at either end (32a, 32b, Fig. 6a) and a maximum width at a central region (32c, Fig. 6a). Rotation of the plate causes variation of the amount of water flowing from each water inlet into the mixing chamber (Figs. 6a-6d).
Patent GB-2438185-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for preventing ice accretion
Inventor: READ SIMON
IPC: F04D29/38
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: An apparatus for preventing ice accretion on a component subjected in use to vibration, characterized in that the heat generated within the component 22 by damping of the vibration prevents the build up of ice. The damping may be provided by a viscoelastic coating 34 on gas turbine fan blade 22. The viscous elastic coating 34 may comprise epoxy, polyurethane, and/or polyethylene. A heat conductive face-sheet may cover the viscoelastic material. If ice were to build up on the fan blade, the vibrations would increase, resulting in further vibrations and therefore generation of heat, which would cause the ice to dislodge. It is also disclosed that the damping may be provided by a viscoelastic filler within the blade (see fig.3), a shape memory alloy (SMA) in the blade (see fig.4), or by a magnetic field generated around the fan blade (see fig.7).
Patent GB-2429068-A (GB)
Title: Borehole LWD imaging tool
Inventor: MOORE ROBERT ANTHONY
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2006-08-01
Abstract: An imaging tool comprises a tool body for rotating with a drill string (32), at least one magnetoresistive magnetic field sensor (120) deployed on the tool body to measure cross axial magnetic field components in the borehole (40), at least one LWD sensor (260) deployed on the body to make formation property measurements, and a programmed processor configured to calculate tool face angles in substantially real time from the cross axial magnetic field measurements. The programmed processor may be further configured to correlate the calculated tool face angles with logging while drilling measurements for use in borehole imaging applications. The tool further includes an electrical transmission path for conducting power from one end of the tool to another.
Patent GB-2440965-A (GB)
Title: Electric potential detection device with faulty connection check
Inventor: APPANNA ROY
IPC: G01R19/155
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: A device (1) for detecting the presence or absence of an electric potential difference across two conductive elements (4,5), including means (18,19) to provide an indication of a potential difference between said two conductive elements (4,5), the means (18,19) having a test connection between the two elements (4,5) comprising two spaced conductive lines (7,8,9,10) in parallel, each line (7,8,9,10) having self testing means including detecting means connected across said two lines (7,8,9,10) and means to apply a test voltage through said two lines (7,8,9,10) to test the integrity of the lines (7,8,9,10) and their connection to the conductive elements (4,5), with indicator means to provide an alarm signal should the detector indicate an abnormal response in said test voltage indicative of a fault in the line connections and / or one or other of the lines (7,8,9,10). The device (1) has a particular application in testing electrified railway track rails (4,5), to determine whether the electrified rails (4,5) are live or isolated. The integrity test of the test connection lines (7,8,9,10) mitigates against a false safe report, should a faulty connection result in no potential being detected.
Patent GB-2429149-A (GB)
Title: Foldable highchair structure
Inventor: LI WEI-YEH
IPC: A47D1/02
Filed: 2006-08-17
Abstract: A foldable highchair structure 1 including a front leg structure 21, a rear leg structure 22 and pivoting members 23 pivotably connecting upper ends of sides of the leg structures 21, 22. A lower seat portion 31 is pivotably connected to the front leg structure 21 and a linking rod 5 pivotally interconnects the rear leg structure 22 to a rear part of the lower seat portion 31. A backrest 32 is pivoted to the lower seat portion 31 and is adjustably supported by a backrest support 34 connected to the leg structures 21, 22. A folding member 6 is biased into engagement with a locking portion at an end of the linking rod 5 and is releasable therefrom to allow the linking rod 5 to rotate and the highchair structure to be folded into a folded configuration.
Patent GB-2430611-A (GB)
Title: Floor panel cleaning apparatus
Inventor: MCGUINNESS EUGENE
IPC: B08B3/02
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: A floor panel cleaning apparatus features a main framework 3, one or more high pressure liquid dispensing nozzles 15, and conveyance means or cog 8 to move the panel through the apparatus. The nozzle 15 moves across a line of travel of the panels to clean between slots in the panels. This motion of the nozzle 15 may be provided by a crank arm 17 connected to a motor 23 causing adjustment arm 20 to pull a support arm 10 back and forth across the line of travel of the panel. The nozzle may move in a planetary motion, and give forth a generally conical spray. The device may find particular application in cleaning the flooring slats of agricultural chicken housings.
Patent GB-2443265-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic signature assessment and suppression
Inventor: COX EMILY
IPC: B63G9/06
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: Magnetic signature assessment apparatus for a vehicle comprising sensors for incorporation in the vehicle to measure the magnetic field normal to a closed surface at least approximately bounding the vehicle and processing means for calculating from the normal field measurements a scalar magnetic potential outside the surface. Apparatus may be provided on the vehicle to generate a magnetic field to suppress the magnetic signature corresponding to the scalar potential. The invention also extends to corresponding methods. The primary application is to protecting military vessels from detection.
Patent GB-2429117-A (GB)
Title: Porous ceramic materials as low-k films in semiconductor devices
Inventor: KLOSTER GRANT M
IPC: H01L21/316
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A method for selecting and forming a low-k, relatively high E porous ceramic film in a semiconductor device is described. A ceramic material is selected having a relatively high Young's modulus and relatively lower dielectric constant. The k is reduced by making the film porous.
Patent GB-2429422-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing consistent quality of target material removal by lasers having different output performance characteristics
Inventor: LEI WEISHENG
IPC: B23K26/38
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: Laser pulse energy adjustments are motivated by an understanding of the effect of laser pulse width variations among different lasers on satisfying a quality metric associated with a laser-processed target. In a preferred embodiment, the adjustments normalize this effect among different lasers drilling vias in a target specimen. The number of pulses delivered to the target specimen to form each via can be modified, based on the pulse energy applied to the via location, to control different via quality metrics.
Patent GB-2447675-A (GB)
Title: Incremental signal processing for subcarriers in a channel of a communication system
Inventor: PONNAMPALAM VISHAKAN
IPC: H04J99/00
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: A communication system 10 with a multiple element 25, 27 antenna 24, 26 and a method of its operation comprises a first beamforming transformation, for a first sub-carrier in a channel 28, based on eigenvectors derived from estimated values used in a decomposition of the channel 28. Further beamforming transformations for one or more of the other sub-carriers in the channel 28 are based on additional decompositions carried out incrementally such that information from one said decomposition contributes to a later executed decomposition. Eigenvector and QR decomposition may be used in the system. The plurality of sub-carriers may be formed in space and time or frequency. Beamforming smoothing may also be applied. A maximum number of repetitions of the decomposition or identification of the eigenvectors, to achieve a required level of confidence, may be set. The channel matrix estimates for the sub-carriers in a multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) communication system may be obtained by employing an algorithm computing beamforming weights exploiting the correlation between consecutive sub-carriers within a channel 28 to allow the weights to be obtained in an incremental manner and avoiding the need for singular value decomposition (SVD). The system may be formed into a pipelined architecture providing efficient signal processing.
Patent GB-2435006-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing porous sintered metal
Inventor: SUENAGA WATARU
IPC: H01G9/00
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: A process for producing a porous sintered metal, in which the pore diameter distribution of porous sintered metal can be easily controlled. There is provided a process comprising the steps of forming a molding containing a metal powder, a pore forming material and a binder resin, beating the molding at the decomposition temperature of the pore forming material to thereby effect a thermal decomposition thereof and sintering the molding at a sintering temperature higher than the decomposition temperature, wherein as the pore forming material, use is made of particles of polyhydroxyalkanoate produced in microbial cells. The above molding may beprovided by applying through coating or printing to a base material a metal powder dispersion containing a metal powder, a pore forming material, a binder resin and a solvent so as to form a coated material or printed material and detaching the base material from the coated material or printed material.
Patent GB-2448530-A (GB)
Title: A night light with carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
Inventor: SALINO MARK
IPC: F21S6/00
Filed: 2007-04-18
Abstract: The invention provides a potable night light comprising a housing (2) containing a light source (0), a carbon monoxide detector (A), a smoke detector (B), a battery or battery chamber (L), and a means (E) for producing an audible alarm when carbon monoxide or smoke are detected.
Patent GB-2442201-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing lubricious surfaces
Inventor: HALAS LYNN
IPC: A61K8/25
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of providing lubricious surfaces, more particularly to a method of providing lubricious characteristics to skin surfaces that come into contact with other surfaces so as to prevent or treat chafing and/or irritation.
Patent GB-2437841-A (GB)
Title: Biasing drive torque to a secondary axle
Inventor: PERAKES ANDY
IPC: B60K23/08
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A powertrain is disclosed for an automotive vehicle having first and second sets of wheels. The powertrain comprises a power source (20); a transmission (22) including a first input (21) from the power source (20) and a first output (24) driving to the wheels (12,14) of the first wheel set. A torque biasing device (42) is provided having a second output driving the wheels (16,18) of the second wheel set at a higher speed than that of the first output. A wheel brake system (36) changes the magnitude of brake torque applied to a first wheel (16 or 18) of the second wheel set relative to the magnitude of brake torque applied to a second wheel (18 or 16) of the second said wheel set. The torque biasing device (42) may be selectively coupled to the second input using a coupler (64).
Patent GB-2435585-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic drive coupling
Inventor: LUTZ MATHIAS
IPC: F16D3/224
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: The present invention relate generally to umbilicals comprising at least one inner tube (12) and at least one composite fiber element (30) to provide greater resistance to radial compressive forces. Such umbilicals may be used in subsea hydrocarbon production applications.