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Patent GB-2418911-A (GB)
Title: Container refilling system
Inventor: FURUKAWA SHIZUKA
IPC: B65B1/04
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: A refilling system for reducing messiness during use includes a container (12) and a refilling container (20). The container includes a hollow bottle (14), a pouring spout (16), and a cap (18) which covers the pouring spout The pouring spout has an interior surface. The refilling container includes a hollow body (22) a refilling spout (24) and contains a composition therein. The refilling spout has an exterior surface. In the refilling system, the interior surface and the exterior surface are coordinated such that the exterior surface may fit within the interior surface during use.
Patent GB-2424717-A (GB)
Title: Image displaying apparatus
Inventor: FUKAISHI KEI
IPC: G02B30/27
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: An image displaying apparatus is provided, which can display a 2D image with wide viewing angle and high definition, without including a fast response LCD or without switching a light source at high speed. The image displaying apparatus which projects parallax images on a viewer includes; a light source unit 110 which emits light to the viewer; an imaging section 160 which forms the images; optical means 190 which directs the light emitted from the light source unit 110 to the imaging section 16; and a switching diffuser 200 which switches between the transparent state in which the light directed to the viewer is transmitted and the translucent state in which the light is diffused. The apparatus is controllable to display a 2D image when the switching diffuser is in the translucent state and to display a 3D image when the switching diffuser is in the transparent state.
Patent GB-2424915-A (GB)
Title: Motion compensation system and method
Inventor: MONCUS JAMES DEVIN
IPC: E02D23/00
Filed: 2004-12-06
Abstract: A system for providing motion compensation of a platform attached to an ocean floor. The platform is operatively associated with a riser extending from a subterranean well. The system comprises a frame member positioned on the platform and a deck slidably attached to the frame member, and wherein the deck is attached to the riser. The system further comprises a moving device for moving the frame member relative to the deck. In one of the preferred embodiments, the frame member contains a plurality of guide post and wherein the deck is slidably mounted on the guide post so that the frame member is movable relative to the deck. The moving device may comprise a cylinder member operatively attached to the frame member and a piston operatively attached to the deck and wherein the system further comprises a pressurized recharging vessel configured to direct a pneumatic supply to the cylinder member, and a gas delivery mechanism for keeping the cylinder member within a pressure range. A method of compensating for movement on an offshore platform during well operations is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2439977-A (GB)
Title: Cooling apparatus and methods for cooling
Inventor: LEATHERBARROW DAVID
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: A workstation cooling unit 12, comprises a heat transfer path containing a heat transfer fluid, the heat transfer path being connected to a condenser to form a heat transfer circuit, and a heat exchanger 36 for cooling the workstation 40. The workstation 40 may be a personal computer 60 located under a desk in an office environment. In this way, direct cooling of a workstation 40, for example a desk or other work area, can be achieved. A fan 38 may be used in conjunction with the cooling unit 12 to draw air across the heat exchanger. The heat transfer fluid may comprise pressurized carbon dioxide. In certain embodiments, primary and secondary heat transfer circuits may be used.
Patent GB-2439976-A (GB)
Title: Varying the length of antenna elements
Inventor: PHILIPPAKIS MICHAEL
IPC: H01Q3/24
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: An antenna arrangement for use in an ultra-wideband network comprises a plurality of active elements 24a-24f, each of which has an active portion for emitting radio signals and switches 28 for selectively changing the length of the active portion. Variation in the length of the active regions causes radio waves to be emitted in a particular direction. For example, when switches 28a-28c are open and switches 28d-28f are closed the effective lengths diminish linearly in direction 34 and radio signals are emitted in direction 34, while closing switches 28a-28c and opening switches 28d-28f causes transmission in direction 36. The elements 24 may be monopoles, they may be oriented perpendicular to a ground plane 22, and arranged in a row along a transmission axis. Further switches 38, 40 in feeder 26 may change the order in which elements are fed by an input signal so that they are fed in series, in phase with each other. For emission in direction 34 switch 38 is closed and switch 40 is open. Each element may have two switches (fig 4, 28a-28f and 29a-29f) which allows the profile to correspond to a log periodic antenna (fig 2). The antenna may be used for an ultra wideband (fig 1) network application, for wireless data communication between such apparatus as personal computers and their peripherals, televisions; cameras, mobile phones, and PDAs.
Patent GB-2440976-A (GB)
Title: A user ready laptop videophone
Inventor: RODRIGUES MICHAEL VICTOR
IPC: H04N7/14
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A User Ready Laptop Videophone, (Fig 1), comprises, laptop computer, 1, with embedded video camera. 2e, microphone, 3e, and strip light, 4e, preloaded with multiple internet broadband access options and video call connectivity system options, all pre-installed and user ready set-up for internet videophone calls. For use in making Cheap Global Laptop Video phone calls for both private and business use. Advantages of system comprise, User Ready for instant videophone calls even by schoolchildren and senior citizens. Clear, large laptop screen, real time video adds new dimension to phone calls. More video call connectivity system options. Data compression algorithms give better real time videophone quality and mobile broadband cordless, wireless access enables use anywhere. Illumination peripherals provide consistent optimum quality video.
Patent GB-2443706-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge for an ejector release unit used for releasing and ejecting stores from an aircraft
Inventor: MIDDLETON PAUL ANTHONY GERALD
IPC: B64D1/06
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: A cartridge 10 for use in an ejector release unit is provided comprising a gas chamber 30 for containing gas under pressure, an outlet of the gas chamber 33 for releasing the compressed gas to drive a release mechanism in the ejector release unit, and a release valve 40 associated with the outlet 33 and arranged to be operable to open the outlet 33 upon activation of a firing pin of an ejector release unit. An ejector release unit containing such a cartridge or pair of cartridges is also provided. The cartridge 10 may be used in existing ejector release units and is particularly suited to overcome some of the problems associated with the use of pyrotechnic or hot gas cartridges, such as, only a one-time use, the need for cleaning of ejector units, the erosion of ejector units and the need for a holder to be used.
Patent GB-2448892-A (GB)
Title: Urinary catheter having three lumens and a distal valve
Inventor: GLICKMAN SCOTT
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: A catheter 201 for insertion into a hollow viscus, such as a bladder, has a first drainage lumen 205 with a valve 223 at the distal end to control fluid flow from the viscus, and a second instillation lumen 211 through which medicaments can be delivered to the viscus. A third valve-control lumen 202 communicates pressurised fluid to actuate the valve, which may be a plastic balloon 223'. The control fluid may be viscous and the lumen narrow such that the flow of control fluid is one-way, the balloon providing insufficient pressure to reverse the flow. A Foley balloon 203 may anchor the catheter in the viscus. Ports at the proximal end of the lumens may be colour coded and may communicate with syringes 208, 210, 221 or capsules 210a, 221a having seals that break under an applied pressure.
Patent GB-2449095-A (GB)
Title: Concentric turbine and compressor re-pressurisation device
Inventor: ROBERTSON DANIEL
IPC: F01D15/08
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A re-pressurisation device 36 for cooled cooling fluid comprises a compressor stage 42, a turbine stage 46, and a common mounting means 58 there for such that one of the compressor stage 42 and the turbine stage 46 is located radially inwardly of the other. The re-pressurisation device 36 further comprising fluid flow directing means 44 to direct a first portion of the fluid 40 through the compressor stage 42 and a second portion 54 through the turbine stage 46. The compressor and turbine stages 42, 46 may each comprise annular arrays of rotor blades 50, 56 as well as stator vanes 48, 60. More than one compressor and/or turbine stage may be provided. The mounting means 58 may be a disc or a drum and may be located on at least one air, electro-magnetic, or oil film bearing. The compressor stage 42 may be located radially inwardly of the turbine stage. The re-pressurisation device 36 may compress cooling air in a gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2450160-A (GB)
Title: Collaborative data sharing
Inventor: BLEWETT JONATHAN ROSS
IPC: H04M1/72448
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A mobile communication terminal comprising a memory for storing user data that is definable when the terminal is in use, a communication transceiver, and a communication controller arranged to identify that a communication link having the terminal as one endpoint and having another communication terminal as the other endpoint is available to the communication transceiver and in response to that determination automatically requesting data from the other communication terminal, comparing data received in response to that request with corresponding data, if any, contained in the user data, and determining in dependence on that comparison whether to update the user data, and if that determination is positive updating the user data.
Patent GB-2451804-A (GB)
Title: Pet dish with animal detection means
Inventor: MCVEIGH TRISH ISHPAL
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 2007-07-05
Abstract: A device 2 for providing food and/or drink for an animal, comprising a body 4 having one or more cavities 12 therein to contain the food and/or drink, a lid 6 connected to the body arranged to cover the cavities when in a closed position, a sensor 8 which can detect the presence of an animal and a drive mechanism associated with the lid. The lid is caused to move from a closed position to an open position when the sensor detects the presence of the animal and then from the open position to the closed position when the sensor no longer detects the presence of the animal. The sensor is preferably an infra red sensor. The device can be powered by a battery or by solar panels 10. The cavities can contain removable food containers having biogradable disposable linings.
Patent GB-2454483-A (GB)
Title: Heat pump comprising three heat exchangers
Inventor: JACKSON PETER
IPC: F25B29/00
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A heat pump 2 comprises first, second and third heat exchangers, a refrigeration circuit and a plurality of flow control valves. The first heat exchanger 4 acts as a condenser to provide heating fluid for a variable heating load. The second heat exchanger 6 acts as a condenser or as an evaporator to sink or source heat respectively with respect to a resource, such as a geothermal resource. The third heat exchanger 8 acts as an evaporator to provide chilled fluid for a variable cooling load. The plurality of flow control valves direct refrigerant in one way around the refrigeration circuit such that any combination of heat exchangers is able to be used. The heat pump provides two alternative functions of the second heat exchanger such that the refrigeration system enables simultaneous heating and cooling and heat rejection or heat collection without using a reversing valve. Preferably, the heat exchangers are of a shell and tube, brazed plate or finned tube construction. The primary fluid flowing through the heat exchangers may be a hydrocarbon, a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), ammonia or water. The secondary fluid flowing through the heat exchangers may be air, water or a glycol solution.
Patent GB-2445657-A (GB)
Title: A revenge match game device
Inventor: MAEDA KAZUHIRO
IPC: A63F13/55
Filed: 2008-01-02
Abstract: A game device including play data storage whereby a player can compete in a match against a COM character which is controlled by selected play data, and having a revenge match inquiry section allowing a player to play against the COM character of an opponent player who has defeated the player's COM character. Preferably the match concerns a racing game wherein when a player Pa plays a ghost match against a player Pb, a player's car PC is controlled based on the operation of the player Pa, and a ghost car GC is computer-controlled based on ghost data Gb which is the previous play data of the player Pb, when the player Pa has won the match, the winning player Pa is added to a revenge list of the player Pb as a revenge target player, when the player Pb then plays the game, the player Pb is notified that the ghost car GC of the player Pb has been defeated by the player Pa on the revenge list.
Patent GB-2458650-A (GB)
Title: Fish tank heater
Inventor: WANG CHIAO-MING
IPC: A01K63/06
Filed: 2008-03-25
Abstract: A fish tank (aquarium) heater includes an outer tube 1 to hold a circuit board 2, the heating coil 3 and a temperature regulation assembly 4. The circuit board has a control circuit 20 and a thermal switch 22. The control circuit is activated through a TRIAC 21 which has an anode connecting to the heating coil and a gate connecting to the thermal switch. ON/OFF of the TRIAC circuit is controlled by the thermal switch to activate the heating coil, thus reducing the current flowing through the thermal switch.
Patent GB-2448079-A (GB)
Title: Supply and exhaust air terminal device
Inventor: ULMANEN HEIMO
IPC: F24F1/01
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: A supply and exhaust air terminal device 10 comprises a blowing fan P1, supplying fresh air L1 into a supply duct 12 and further into the supply and exhaust air terminal device's supply air chamber 13. Supply chamber 13 comprises nozzles (14a1, 14a2... fig 4)) or a nozzle gap, through which air is made to flow into a mixing chamber (15). Fresh supply air L1 induces a circulated airflow L2 from a room H to flow through a heat exchanger (16) into the mixing chamber (15), so that the flows L1+L2 are combined to flow out of the device 10. A first control device 17 controls a bypass flow L3 into the room H in order to control the total flow rate Q1+Q2 into the room H. A second control device 19 controls an exhaust airflow Q3 from the room H through an exhaust air opening into an exhaust air chamber 201 and exhaust duct 20 via a second fan P2. First 17 and second 19 control devices may be linear valves that may be manual controlled or remote controlled via the use of an electric motor. Supply 12 and exhaust 20 ducts may have a pressure control device 11, 21 for controlling the pressure in and out of the device 10. A pressure sensor 18 may be provided in the supply 13 and exhaust 201 chambers 13 to determine airflow.
Patent GB-2463508-A (GB)
Title: A block transmission method involving the use of time reversal and cyclic prefix and suffix
Inventor: WANG YUE
IPC: H04B7/02
Filed: 2008-09-16
Abstract: A block of information is processed before transmission thereof in a block transmission based communication (e.g. OFDM). This comprises inserting a cyclic prefix and a cyclic suffix into the block of information (fig. 14) before applying a time reversal based prefilter prior to transmission to the data, the prefilter being configured on the basis of knowledge of the condition of the channel over which communication is to be effected. At the receiver, a removal operation is operable to remove the effect of cyclic prefix and suffix insertion, the latter being removed from the head rather than the end of the block (fig. 14), leaving a circulant shifted version of the original block. This can be decoded using a diagonal matrix containing frequency domain channel coefficients on its diagonal entries after FFT. These are real-values coefficients, therefore, for systems with more than two transmit antennas, this facilities the use of full rate OSTBC (orthogonal space time block coding), regardless of whether real or complex signalling is transmitted.
Patent GB-2451022-A (GB)
Title: Method of running downhole apparatus into a wellbore with a swivel sub
Inventor: HOWLETT PAUL
IPC: E21B17/05
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A method of running a downhole apparatus into a wellbore is provided. A swivel sub 10 is located between a workstring and a downhole apparatus, and the workstring is run into the wellbore whilst being rotated. A pressure differential is created in the swivel sub to switch between a first position, in which the workstring rotates relative to the downhole apparatus and a second position (fig 2) in which the workstring and at least a portion of the downhole apparatus rotate together. The downhole apparatus may be a liner or screen assembly. The swivel may comprise a sliding sleeve 48 and interlocking teeth 46 (56, fig 3).
Patent GB-2464166-A (GB)
Title: Housing for recessed lighting power supply with a stepped shape for ease of installation
Inventor: SAMMON KEVIN PAUL
IPC: F21S8/02
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: A two-part box 1 houses electrical components preferably including (see fig 2) rechargeable batteries (50), inverter (51) and choke (52) able to supply mains or emergency power supply to an emergency light fitting (2, figs 13, 14). The light fitting and box are locating in a void 7 between a false ceiling (5) and an actual ceiling (8). The box 1 is preferably hinged 35 with a lower part and a stepped upper part arranged so that towards one end, a portion of the box has a depth d that is less that the depth D of the portion towards the other end. The lower potion extends for approximately 35% of the housing length and depth d is approximately 70% of depth D. Electrical connections to a mains supply and to the light are provided at both ends (fig 2). Various attachment means for the components is provided on the lower box part (fig 5-9). A method of installing the box and lamp is shown in figures 13 to 14.
Patent GB-2456957-A (GB)
Title: Handheld electronic device having multiple axis input device and selectable input mode indicator, and associated method
Inventor: SCOTT SHERRYL LEE LORRAINE
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A method of enabling input into a handheld electronic device comprises outputting an input mode indicator comprising a representation of an operative input method language as a first characteristic of a current input mode and further comprising a representation of a second characteristic of the current input mode, detecting an input from a multiple-axis input device as being a selection input with respect to the input mode indicator and, responsive thereto, enabling the current input mode to be changed.
Patent GB-2463957-A (GB)
Title: Multiple rotor vertical axis wind turbine
Inventor: O'DONNELL JAMES
IPC: F03D3/02
Filed: 2009-05-28
Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine comprises a cylindrical vertical structure 1 supporting a plurality of vertical axis wind turbine rotors 2, 5, 12, 13, and houses a plurality of electric generators 8. Main drive gears of each rotor and generator may mesh through openings in the vertical structure wall. Each rotor may incorporate an annular ring gear, within the rotor assembly, which drives a gearing system inside the structure, this being connected to a respective generator. Rotor bearings located on the vertical structure may allow the turbine rotors to rotate freely around the structure which acts as its static shaft. An annular rotor hub, of lightweight caged construction, may include blade hubs and a blade auto-pitching mechanism. A pitch limitation mechanism may be provided in the hub to allow the pitch to be altered relative to the wind direction to apply alternate lift and drag forces to diametrically opposed rotor blades. A variable speed and frequency generator drive system may be mounted eccentrically within the vertical structure.
Patent GB-2472656-A (GB)
Title: Plug for scaffolding tubes
Inventor: CUBBISON JOHN
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2009-08-24
Abstract: A plug for sealing the interior of a scaffolding tube comprises a cylindrical body (1) of a resiliently deformable material having an axial screw threaded bore (2) therein. An expander member (4) of a non-deformable material has an external screw thread (5) engageable with the thread (3) in the socket, and an unthreaded tapered portion (6) at one end thereof. The expander member (4) is provided with a configuration (6) engageable by a screwing tool (7), whereby screwing the expander member (4) into the socket causes outward expansion of the body around the socket, sealing the body within the tube. The body (1) may have ribs (8) on its exterior for improving the seal provided by the plug.
Patent GB-2473460-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial compositions comprising a terpenoid in combination with an antimicrobial agent
Inventor: ZADEH MINA KALANTAR
IPC: A01N31/06
Filed: 2009-09-10
Abstract: The invention relates to antimicrobial compositions. In particular, the invention relates to antimicrobial compositions comprising a terpenoid in combination with an antimicrobial agent, and to the uses of such compositions in various applications involving preventing, combating or treating microbial infections and growth. Specifically exemplified compositions include vanillin with one of abietic acid, citric acid, triterpenoids (ursolic acid, oleanolic acid or betulin) and dihydroabietic acid. Also exemplified was the antimicrobial effects of heated and non-heated wood shavings from Pine, Spruce, Cedar, Beech, Birch, Ash, Sweet Chestnut and Red Oak trunk woods. The exemplified compositions were shown to have antimicrobial effects onSalmonella enterica.
Patent GB-2474262-A (GB)
Title: Decontamination units
Inventor: WATSON DAVID
IPC: A47K17/00
Filed: 2009-10-08
Abstract: A decontamination unit (10, figure 1), which may be containerised and/or which may comprise internal compartments (48, 50, 52) for undressing, showering and dressing in sequence. The unit (10, figure 1) is preferably adapted for intermodal transportation, may have external dimensions substantially corresponding to those of ISO shipping containers and preferably comprises twist-lock connectors (28).
Patent GB-2474271-A (GB)
Title: Fire suppression system
Inventor: SMITH PAUL D
IPC: A62C3/07
Filed: 2009-10-08
Abstract: A fire detection system includes a detection tube 22 and a sensing device 16. The detection tube 22 contains a sensing fluid 23 having a first physical condition and a second physical condition. The sensing fluid 23 is in the first physical condition below a temperature threshold, and is in the second physical condition above the temperature threshold. The sensing fluid 23 is at least partially liquid in the first physical condition. The sensing device 16 is movable to open in response to a transition of a portion of the sensing fluid 23 from the first physical condition to the second physical condition. In particular the system is used in motor vehicles to detect tyre temperature change and initiate a fire suppression system on the basis of pressure change. The fluid may be held near critical temperature to which cause a greater pressure change in the fluid. The system may incorporate a pilot valve system or a system comprising multiple actuation pins.