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Patent GB-2445945-A (GB)
Title: Wave dissipating block with turbine generator assembly
Inventor: LIOU BAI-CHENG
IPC: E02B3/06
Filed: 2007-01-27
Abstract: A wave-dissipating block has a body 10 and a turbine generator assembly (20, Fig 1). The body has an airway (11, Fig 4) being substantially J-shape and having an opening 113 communicating with a front of the body 10 and substantially facing upward and an overhang 12 hanging over the airway and having an air window (122, Fig 4) communicating with the airway. The turbine generator assembly has a housing (23, Fig 1) with an air channel 231 communicating with the air window, a turbine fan (21, Fig 1) mounted in the air channel 231 and a generator (22, Fig 1) connected to the turbine fan. Waves can directly pour into the airway and form a water column in the airway to effectively suck or push air, such that it passes through the air channel to rotate the turbine fan to drive the generator to efficiently generate electric power.
Patent GB-2434604-A (GB)
Title: Porous particulate having an adsorbed hydrocarbon soluble treatment agent
Inventor: KAUFMAN PHILIP B
IPC: E21B37/06
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: Composites containing a hydrocarbon-soluble well treatment agent may be supplied to a well using a porous particulate, such as a porous ceramic, inorganic oxide or an organic polymeric material. Such well treatment agents may for example inhibit the formation of paraffins, salts, gas hydrates, asphaltenes and/or other deleterious processes such as emulsification (both water-in-oil and oil-in-water). Furthermore, other well treatment agents can also be included such as foaming agents, oxygen scavengers, biocides, surfactants, corrosion inhibitors as well as other agents, where slow release into the production well is desired.
Patent GB-2446393-A (GB)
Title: A Plastic Lower Chime and Keg Assembly for Beverage Kegs
Inventor: MCDERMENT IAIN
IPC: B29C49/06
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: A keg bottom chime 1 comprising a keg bottom finish surround 10 adapted to engage a keg bottom in mutually inter-fitting secured relation, thus securing the chime 1 to the keg. Preferably the surround 10 of the chime 1 comprises an opening 10a, circumscribed by respective free ends 10d of a plurality of resilient flexible tines 10b, and wherein the fixed ends of the tines are rooted on a central hub 3. The chime 1 may include a spider 2 for engaging a bottom portion of a keg body. The chime 1 may also be provided with channel drains 11 for draining accumulating liquids. Additionally a blow mould for injection blow moulding the keg is described.
Patent GB-2437179-A (GB)
Title: A fertiliser derived from pea or pulse plant material
Inventor: ANSON CHRISTOPHER JOHN I
IPC: C05F11/00
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A form of fertiliser amendment, and/or additive product and a method of preparing the same is disclosed where the product includes pisum and/or pulse plant material including typically peas or pulse seeds therefrom. The material may have been treated by cooking, for example micronisation, prior to incorporation in the product. The provision of the product, including the material, allows the nutrients from the product to be available in a relatively bioavailable form thereby allowing a relatively quick and effective impact on the plant growth and/or condition, together with improved nutrient longevity when the fertiliser, amendment, additive have been added to the soil in which the plants grow.
Patent GB-2450129-A (GB)
Title: Cabinet carcass with separate front portion
Inventor: BRADBURY ROBERT JAMES
IPC: A47B47/00
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: A carcass for a furniture unit 10, in particular a kitchen unit, is provided with a rear portion 20, a decorative front portion 30 and means for attaching the front portion to the rear portion. The rear portion 20 has first and second side panels 22, a top panel 24 and a bottom panel 26. The front portion 30 has first and second side panels 32, a top panel 34 and a bottom panel 36. The depth of the front portion is substantiall less than the depth of the rear portion. The use of a two-part carcass allows the rear portion of the carcass, for which the colour and material is less important, to be installed at the same time as the necessary electrical installations and/or plumbing for the kitchen, for example as soon as a new-build property is constructed. The decorative front portion of the carcass may be chosen later by the customer and fitted quickly and cleanly to the rear portion.
Patent GB-2450533-A (GB)
Title: Treatment and prevention of endometriosis using dopamine agonists.
Inventor: PELLICER-MARTINEZ ANTONIO
IPC: A61K31/13
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: Dopamine agonists, such as cabergoline, lisuride, quinagolide, pergolide, ropinirole, pramipexole, amantadine and bromocryptine, are used in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of endometriosis. Endometriosis is a benign gynaecological disease. The treatment of endometriosis reduces or removes the amount of endometrial tissue, comprising both grandular epithelium and stroma, which is present outside the uterine cavity.
Patent GB-2437902-A (GB)
Title: Novel redox shuttles for overcharge protection of lithium batteries
Inventor: AMINE KHALIL
IPC: H01M4/52
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: The present invention is generally related to electrolytes containing novel redox shuttles for overcharge protection of lithium-ion batteries. The redox shuttles are capable of thousands hours of overcharge tolerance and have a redox potential at about 3-5.5 V vs. Li and particularly about 4;4-4.8 V vs. Li. Accordingly, in one aspect the invention provides electrolytes comprising an alkali metal salt; a polar aprotic solvent; and a redox shuttle additive that is an aromatic compound having at least one aromatic ring with four or more electronegative substituents, two or more oxygen atoms bonded to the aromatic ring, and no hydrogen atoms bonded to the aromatic ring; and wherein the electrolyte solution is substantially non-aqueous. Further there are provided electro-chemical devices employing the electrolyte and methods of making the electrolyte.
Patent GB-2438347-A (GB)
Title: Mitigating interference in a signal
Inventor: KOBER WOLFGANG
IPC: H03H17/02
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A method and receiver are disclosed for mitigating or substantially canceling signal interference between signals detected at the receiver. Once a presumed interfering signal(s) is acquired, parameters are determined that allow the interferer(s) to be modeled. The phase invariance of the process eliminates th need to acquire the interferer's phase. An orthogonal projection (for projecting onto a detection subspace which is orthogonal to a subspace spanned by the interferer(s)) is applied to the composite of all signals (y) for thereby projecting y onto the detection subspace. The interference subspace is non-orthogonal to a representation of desired (but interfered) signal of the composite signals. With th receiver properly equipped to perform this projection operation, interfering signals, multipath, multipath-like, and structured jamming signals can be effectively diminished.
Patent GB-2455559-A (GB)
Title: Portable wind or water turbine generator
Inventor: JONES ROSEMARY
IPC: F03B3/00
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: An attachable and portable mini wind/water turbine frame comprises open and closed compartments 2, 8. The open compartment 2 has a detachable lid 3 with a detachable handle, 4 the lid 3 holding in place a detachable cover 6, which with a base 7 houses a rotating blades and shaft 9 of a turbine, said lid 3 being supported by means of three detachable strips 5 extending from its perimeter to that of the closed compartment 8 into which the base 7 is slotted or screwed. The closed compartment 8 houses a gear box and electric generator, with an electric output aperture 13 in the side of the compartment 8. The closed compartment 8 also has one or more slot or clasp mechanisms 14 on its side, in order for the frame to be attached to or levered with similar frames or surfaces, and also three fixture mechanisms 15 at its detachable base, each being retractable by folding into the surface of the compartment 8. There is also a protective shield of an elasticised waterproof material to be positioned at a rim constituting the juncture of the compartments 2, 8 when the blades are water driven.
Patent GB-2456560-A (GB)
Title: Method of securing a fastener
Inventor: HUGHES RICHARD
IPC: B21J15/32
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of securing a fastener having a fastening member and a retaining member, the method comprising providing a magnetic field in the vicinity of an end of said fastening member, sensing said magnetic field using an array of magnetic field sensors positioned in the vicinity of an opposing end of said fastening member, the array of magnetic field sensors being coupled with a retainer fitting means, said retainer fitting means being operable to secure said retaining member to said fastening member, determining responses sensed by said array of magnetic field sensors so as to determine the displacement between the fastening member and the retainer fitting means, moving the array and/or the retainer fitting means to a position in which the displacement is minimum, and securing said retaining member to the fastening member.
Patent GB-2458926-A (GB)
Title: A compacting waste bin for mounting within a rigid enclosure such as a cupboard
Inventor: FORBES PETER BERNT
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: A waste bin suitable for mounting within a rigid enclosure, such as a cupboard, comprises a first section 1 having a forwards sloping rear wall 5, which may be mounted within an enclosure 57, connected via a hinge 8 to a second section 2 onto which a cupboard door 60 may be mounted. Contents 9 such as refuse may be placed between first section 1 and second section 2, while the second section 2 is in the open position and are then compacted between front wall 7 and rear wall 5 as they are rotated closer together about hinge 8. The waste bin may further include; a magnetic closure mechanism which offers a strong retaining force compared to that required to open the bin, a drip tray positioned on the base of the first section, liner holders connected to the top edges of the front and rear walls, reusable liners for use in conjunction with an inner biodegradable liner, and a safety device to prevent the second section 2 from falling fully open.
Patent GB-2459934-A (GB)
Title: Use of ctcss in a trunked radio system
Inventor: DRABBLE RICHARD
IPC: H03G3/00
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: A trunked radio system comprises a controller and a plurality of radio units. The controller is operable as a repeater providing a plurality of channels for communication between the radio units. The controller also has the task of allocating channels as traffic channels 136 for traffic between radio units. In the process of allocating a traffic channel, the controller identifies a CTCSS tone on the allocated channel. Preferably the controller identifies a CTCSS tone to the radio units for use during the call by transmitting the tone on the traffic channel 144. At least some of the radio units may comprise a non-predictive CTCSS decoder.
Patent GB-2460261-A (GB)
Title: Creasing machine
Inventor: GARNER WILFRID MACLEOD
IPC: B31B50/25
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: The machine (1) for forming creases in sheets (11) of flexible material includes a creasing mechanism (5), a transport mechanism (3) for transporting sheets (11) of material through the creasing mechanism, and a control means for controlling operation of the creasing mechanism (5) and the transport mechanism (3), said creasing mechanism (3) including first and second creasing members (25,27) and a drive mechanism (28) for driving the creasing members (25,27), wherein the creasing members (25,27) are arranged to move in the direction of movement of the sheet (11) and at least one of said creasing members (25,27) is moveable towards the other creasing member (25,27) to produce a crease in the sheet (11) located between those members (25,27), and wherein the control means (7) is arranged to substantially match the speed of movement of the creasing members (25,27) with the speed of the sheet to enable it to be creased while moving. The creasing members (25, 27) reciprocate along arcuate paths, their angular displacements being matched, the members being connected by a sliding pivot arrangement, one member (25) being on a fixed pivot, the other (27) on a sliding pivot.
Patent GB-2450973-A (GB)
Title: Steam power cycle control
Inventor: GRIESER JENS
IPC: F01K13/02
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: A steam power cycle comprises a liquid reservoir 1, an evaporator 4 in which the liquid is evaporator by a supply of heat, the vapour being supplied to an expander 5 for expansion and for performing mechanical work, and subsequently being liquefied in a condenser 6 which is in connection with the reservoir 1. A pump 2 supplies the liquid from the reservoir 1 to a feed line 3 of the evaporator 4, and a bypass line 8 produces a connection between the input side 10 of the pump 2 and the output side 9 of the pump 2, with a controlled overflow valve 11 being arranged in the bypass line 8 whose control element is triggered by a feedback control unit 7 for regulating the pressure and/or volume flow of the liquid in the feed line 3 to the evaporator 4. The steam power cycle may form part of a vehicle drive unit, the drive unit also comprising an internal combustion engine whose hot exhaust gases are supplied to the evaporator 4, the engine also driving, at least indirectly, the pump 2.
Patent GB-2453817-A (GB)
Title: Spatial light modulator using electrowetting cells
Inventor: REICHELT STEPHAN
IPC: G02B26/02
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: A spatial light modulator comprising pixels, where for each pixel, the light field is modulated on a complex number basis using two electrowetting cells in series for each pixel, the two electrowetting cells permitting independent modulation of amplitude and phase of the complex number.
Patent GB-2452122-A (GB)
Title: Device and network enabled geo-fencing for area sensitive gaming enablement
Inventor: BECKLEY FREDERIC
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2006-12-28
Abstract: A Location Device Platform (LDP) Client 110 and LDP Server 220 enable location services for any physical item. In one mode, the item is or comprises wireless communications device (cell phone, PDA, etc.) configured for the purposes of wagering. Since wagering is controlled by local or state regulations, the location of legal wagering is typically confined to enclosed areas such as casinos, riverboats, parimutuel tracks, or assigned off-site locations. Use of the LPD capabilities allows for wagering to take place anywhere under the control of a regulatory body.
Patent GB-2463078-A (GB)
Title: Data storage and transmission using parity data
Inventor: LAUMULIN CHOKAN
IPC: H04L45/24
Filed: 2008-09-02
Abstract: A method of storing or transmitting data comprises separating the data, such as a web page, into a plurality of data subsets. Parity data is then generated from the plurality of data subsets (e.g. using XOR) such that any one or more of the plurality of data subsets may be recreated from the remaining data subsets and the parity data. These steps are then repeated on any one or more of the plurality of data subsets and parity data providing further data subsets and further parity data. Each of the further data subsets and further parity data are stored in separate storage locations or transmitted. This system ensures that if data on a particular device is lost, it may be recreated from the data sets stored in separate locations.
Patent GB-2463734-A (GB)
Title: Stairlift with reprogrammable operating modes
Inventor: TITCHENER NIGEL
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2008-09-30
Abstract: A stairlift system can be adapted for operation in different modes corresponding to different environments (public and multi-user or private and single user) by electronic programming. To switch between modes an electronic control unit (ECU) may be located within the stairlift carriage 10 and may be reprogrammed via a facility on a stairlift armrest 14 which may include a display. In the public and multi-user mode priority is given to operation by a stairlift occupant over a user operating a remote call station 20. The stairlift may include a keyswitch 15, a directional control 13, a chair load sensor 16 and a seat raised sensor 17. Each remote call station 20 may include a call switch 22 and a key switch 23. Key switch 15 may operate as a bi-stable isolation switch having two sets of contacts (1, 2 fig. 4) one normally open and one normally closed with means to determine various positions of the switch.
Patent GB-2464508-A (GB)
Title: Light guide and illumination assembly incorporating the same
Inventor: MCLEAN ROBERT JAMES NEIL
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2008-10-17
Abstract: A light guide which includes a mirror box defined by a cavity 23 where the walls 31, 33 and 39 are mirrors. The light guide also has an aperture 25 for light to leave the light guide and a transmissive diffuser 27, for spreading or scattering the illumination, which is located at the aperture. The light guide is also able to incorporate a light source 19 inside the cavity. The light guide may have a shutter 41 for controlling the amount of light leaving the light guide and may also have a plurality of light elements and the mirror box may provide for multiple reflections. The light guide may also be shaped to narrow towards the aperture end.
Patent GB-2464716-A (GB)
Title: Lead flashing bending and measuring tool
Inventor: STIPETIC SIMON NEIL
IPC: E04D15/00
Filed: 2008-10-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for bending and marking out lead flashing. The tool comprises a groove 4 of a predetermined depth so that when the lead is inserted into the groove and bent, it is the correct length for insertion into a brickwork channel. The tool is preferably the correct length, depth and width for marking out the lead flashing. The lead bender may also be tapered at one end 1 so that it may fit into the corners and bend the lead without disturbing previously bent material. The tool may also comprise a spirit level 2 and a measuring gauge 3.
Patent GB-2465991-A (GB)
Title: Gradient Coil Suspension for MRI Magnet
Inventor: FEUVRE MARK JAMES LE
IPC: G01R33/385
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: An MRI cooled superconducting magnet (10) housed within an outer vacuum chamber (OVC) (14). The OVC has a bore tube (22), an outer cylindrical surface and annular end surfaces (30) joining the bore tube to the outer cylindrical surface to form a substantially closed container. The magnet arrangement further comprises a cylindrical gradient coil unit (20) retained within the bore tube (22) of the OVC. The cylindrical gradient coil unit has a bore for accommodating a target for imaging. The gradient coil unit (22) is suspended within the bore tube (22) by attachment to the end surfaces (30) of the OVC. This arrangement reduces eddy currents, acoustic noise amplification and stray fields within the OVC.
Patent GB-2452667-A (GB)
Title: Efficient generation of neural progenitors, neurons and dopaminergic neurons from human embryonic stem cells
Inventor: CHO MYUNG SOO
IPC: C12N5/0793
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inducing the differentiation of neural progenitors, neurons, and dopaminergic neurons from human embryonic stem cells with high efficiency, in which neural selection can be performed by the selected media and physical methods. The invention has advantages such as higher efficiency, the effect of lowering cost and time, and maintenance of neural progenitors for a longer period of time, as compared to the known methods for inducing the differentiation into neural progenitors, neurons, and dopaminergic neurons. Accordingly, the method can stably generate cells used for treating Parkinson's disease or other nervous system diseases.
Patent GB-2453094-A (GB)
Title: Stackable plant pot
Inventor: KEATS JOHN RODNEY
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A stackable plant pot comprising a cavity provided with water flow directing gutters (10), a recessed centrally located water catchment region with drainage slits (11) and suited to receive a moisture retaining device, and a soil holding region located above the water catchment region.
Patent GB-2457560-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional mobilephone terminal system
Inventor: KIM JONG-HAE
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2009-02-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to provide a mobile communications terminal such as s mobile-phone, a PDA or MP-3 or MP-4 player to execute a multi-functional capabilities by customizing settings of the terminal to fit user's hearing ability, display characters suitable to user's eyesight, and searching their conversation which being recorded and erased automatically under the control of the CPU. Also, it provides functions to create a multi-phone system that operate a plurality of telephone numbers with a single mobile phone, and functions of bank's credit/cash card with the mobile terminal that is only activating with subscriber's security ID matching that of registered by the subscriber to realize the upmost security and convenience. Furthermore, this invention provides useful technology for customizing any of mobile terminal such as s mobile phone, a PDA or MP-3/4 player to be a hearing-aid according to each user's hearing ability in addition to it's own terminal functions.
Patent GB-2458793-A (GB)
Title: Determining wear in a sliding surface of a rotary machine
Inventor: OYAMADA TOMONAGA
IPC: G01B17/00
Filed: 2009-03-30
Abstract: The present invention provides a rotary machine including: a shaft 4 rotated by torque transmitted from a driving source (electric motor) 1; a bearing 6-1,6-2 for supporting the shaft; an oil film portion formed between the shaft and the bearing; an ultrasound sensor 16 to propagate an ultrasound pulse toward the sliding surface or the reference step surface provided opposite to the ultrasound sensor installation surface 14 and to receive the ultrasound pulse reflected by the oil film portion; and a diagnostic unit 17 to drive the ultrasound sensor to compare a prestored intensity of the ultrasound pulse in the oil film portion and an intensity of the ultrasound pulse reflected by the oil film portion.
Patent GB-2455672-A (GB)
Title: Degradable material assisted diversion
Inventor: BUSTOS OSCAR
IPC: C09K8/66
Filed: 2007-10-22
Abstract: Degradable material assisted diversion (DMAD) methods for well treatment, DMAD treatment fluids, and removable plugs for DMAD in dowohole operations. A slurry of solid degradable material is injected into the well, a plug of the degradable material is formed, a downhole operation is performed around the plug diverter, and the plug is then degraded for removal. Degradation triggers can be temperature or chemical reactants, with optional accelerators or retarders to provide the desired timing for plug removal. In multilayer formation DMAD fracturing, the plug isolates a completed fracture while additional layers are sequentially fractured and plugged, and then the plugs are removed for flowback from the fractured layers. In DMAD fluids, an aqueous slurry can have a solids phase including a degradable material and a fluid phase including a viscoelastic surfactant. The solids phase can be a mixture of fibers and a particulate material.