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Patent GB-2425172-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation Damper System
Inventor: ATKINS JONATHAN
IPC: F24F13/14
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: A damper system for use in controlling air flow in a ventilation apparatus (23) comprises a number of openings (3) in a frame (1), with a number of movable damper members (4) mounted therein. The members (4) are preferably rotatable between open and closed positions, their movement being controlled by a common actuator arrangement, whereby rotation of one damper member (4) effects rotation of the other damper members (4). The arrangement comprises an electric actuator (5) connected to an axle (18) of one damper member (4) which rotates a centrally housed assembly of gears (20), respectively linked to the remaining damper members (4). The closable openings (3) are each linked to an inlet/outlet port (35) (23) to control air flow through the ports (35). Also disclosed is an arrangement wherein a module containing dampers comprises ducts providing air flow communication with inlet/outlet ports, the ducts providing a transition between the chambers and ports at least one having different cross sections.
Patent GB-2426679-A (GB)
Title: Bait for fish
Inventor: LOCKE MARTIN DAVID
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: Bait (2, 8, 12) for fish, which bait (2, 8, 12) includes an oxygen producing substance which produces oxygen on contact with water (8), and the bait (2, 8, 12) being such that when it is thrown into water (8) for the fish then the oxygen producing substance produces sufficient quantities of oxygen to cause the bait (2, 8, 12) to move in the water (8) and attract the fish. The substance may be sodium carbonate perhydroxylate and the bait may be contained in a dissolving PVA bag (18).
Patent GB-2415814-A (GB)
Title: System and method for managing distributed objects as a single representation
Inventor: TORRANT MARC
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: An architecture and method for managing at least two distinct machines (or objects) in which resources are shared as a single entity (or object) in an agent-based system. The agent-based system comprising a controller, a local agent coupled to the controller, and at least one clustered machine. The at least one clustered machine includes at least two individual agents, the at least two individual agents sharing at least one shared resource/service. The system also includes a virtual non-persistent connection for coupling the at least two individual agents to the local agent The at least one shared resource/service is accessed by the local agent through the virtual non-persistent connection using a virtual IP address to enable the at least two individual agents of the at least one clustered machine to be represented as a single object.
Patent GB-2416551-A (GB)
Title: Downhole filter
Inventor: RUDD WAYNE
IPC: E21B33/138
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: A wellbore is drilled using a drill string having a first non-porous portion 115, a second porous portion 18 and a drill bit 120. In another aspect a downhole filter has openings with outer widths less than the inner widths so that sand or other particulates which are prevented from passing through the openings will tend to be retained on the outside of the filter.
Patent GB-2430144-A (GB)
Title: Handle device for carrying carrier bags or the like
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: A device for carrying carrier bags or the like comprising a handle that is shaped for the hand and engages with the handles of carrier bags or the like, the device having a generally u-shaped cross section.
Patent GB-2414235-A (GB)
Title: Formulation for corrosion and scale inhibition
Inventor: JONES CHRISTOPHER RAYMOND
IPC: C02F5/14
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: A formulation comprising a THP<+> salt and a thio-substituted compound. The formulation is suitable for use in the treatment of corrosion and metal sulphide scale deposits in aqueous systems. The thio-substituted compound may be a thio-substituted carboxylic acid or salt, a thio-substituted sulphonic acid, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl thiol, a thio-substituted hetocyclic compound or a mercaptoethanol.
Patent GB-2430889-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic ski pole and holster
Inventor: MARKS RICHARD OWEN
IPC: A63C11/22
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: A ski pole for a snowboarder comprises a telescopic pole with multiple hand grips 1, 2, 3. A push button mechanism (9) is used to release the sections of the pole. The pole may be secured in a holster (6A, 7A) attached to a limb or snow boot.
Patent GB-2432847-A (GB)
Title: Electroformed component manufacture
Inventor: KAY ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: H05K3/14
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: A method of forming an electroformed component is described. The method comprises forming a conductive seed layer (figure 1, 5) on a substrate 3 by spraying at least a first solution onto the substrate to form a first conductive layer. A pattern resist 11 is provided over the conductive seed layer (figure 1, 5) and the component is then electroformed. The conductive seed layer (figure 1, 5) may comprise a layer of silver, the substrate may be glass 3 and the component may be a MEMS component such as an inkjet nozzle or a fuel injection nozzle. Apparatus for performing this method is also described.
Patent GB-2422196-A (GB)
Title: System for detecting polynucleotides
Inventor: KOSHINSKY HEATHER
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for detecting the presence or amount of a target polynucleotide. A polynucleotide, target nucleic acid analog, and dye are combined to form a mixture. The optical property of the dye is compared to a reference value characteristics of the rate of change in the optical property of the dye in a similar mixture containing a known amount of a target polynucleotide/nucleic acid analog hybrid to determine a relative rate of change in the optical property. The relative rate of change in the optical property of dye in the mixture is correlated with the presence or amount of the specified target polynucleotide in the sample.
Patent GB-2423564-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet type tensioner having a plunger between the pawl biasing spring and the pawl
Inventor: HAYAMI ATSUSHI
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: In a ratchet tensioner, a pawl 140, pivoted on a shaft in the tensioner housing, engages teeth 122 on a plunger 120 protruding from the housing to allow protruding movement of the plunger, while limiting retracting movement to a backlash distance. The pawl 140 is biased into contact with the teeth on the plunger by a spring 150 disposed in a hole in the housing and acting, through a piston 160 slidable in the same hole, against a convexly curved surface 143 of the pawl 140. The piston has a reduced portion 161 in engagement with the pawl 140, which allows the pawl to be miniaturized without excessively reducing the radial dimensions of the portion of the pawl surrounding the pivot shaft.
Patent GB-2424787-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of MPEG data in an SDI system
Inventor: SATO TSUTOMU
IPC: H04N21/238
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: A transmission side apparatus selectively inserts video stream data and information data (eg. MPEG data)into a video storage area to store video stream data in a frame structure of an SDI system and generates SDI data of which the identification ID indicating a type of data included therein by an SDI data insertion processing device and transmits the SDI data to a coaxial cable from a transmission interface device. A reception side apparatus receives the SDI data transmitted via the coaxial cable by a reception interface device, extracts data to be transmitted from a video storage area of received SDI data and determines whether the data to be transmitted is the video stream data or the MPEG data by an SDI data extraction processing device to output it. Therefore, a high-speed MPEG data transmission assuring frame/field accuracy becomes possible by using an existing technology and device.
Patent GB-2437282-A (GB)
Title: Polyethyloxazoline adhesives
Inventor: HANROT ALINE
IPC: C09J179/02
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: Polyethyloxazolines can be used as water-soluble adhesives. A water based liquid adhesive comprises 50-70 % by weight of polyethyloxazoline. A method of applying an adhesive coating to paper applies a solution of polyethyloxazoline to the paper. Preferably the polyethyloxazoline has a molecular weight of less than 500,000 Daltons and a viscosity of 5,000-50,000 MPa.s.
Patent GB-2425915-A (GB)
Title: Time and data synchronization between networks devices
Inventor: BINGHAM DAVID THOMAS
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: To synchronize time between network devices equally capable of accurately maintaining an indication of current time, one of the network devices is deemed to be a reference for time and the other network devices synchronize their indications of current time to the reference. To synchronize copies of data at multiple network devices, each network device maintains a counter representative of the passage of time but not necessarily of current time. The counter at each device is periodically synchronized with the counters of other network devices. When data is changed at a network device, the value of the counter at the time of changing is stored in association with the changed data. Stored counter values are used to determine whether a local copy or a remote copy of the data is likely more recent and therefore preferable. A further test mat be applied if a counter value comparison is inconclusive.
Patent GB-2441579-A (GB)
Title: A bearing arrangement having lubricant diverting means
Inventor: RODDIS ALAN
IPC: F16C37/00
Filed: 2006-06-28
Abstract: A bearing chamber (1, fig 1) comprises a housing having a cylindrical inner wall (5, fig 1) and bearings (9, fig 1) located at opposite longitudinal ends of the chamber to support a rotating shaft (11, fig 1). The chamber is, in use, partially filled with a liquid lubricant such as oil and means for diverting 33 the lubricant are present to direct the lubricant which is travelling outwardly from the shaft (11, fig 1) towards the inner wall (5, fig 1) in the direction of the bearings. The means for diverting 33 may comprise the inner wall (5, fig 1) being shaped or angled to effect deflection. Alternatively a non-integral diverter (41, fig 7) maybe present to deflect the oil towards the bearings (9, fig 1).
Patent GB-2439747-A (GB)
Title: Delivery of contrasting agents for magnetic resonance imaging
Inventor: MAGNANI MAURO
IPC: C12N5/078
Filed: 2006-07-03
Abstract: Erythrocytes exposed to dialysis with an hypotonic buffer stably take up superparamagnetic iron oxide particles (nanoparticles) to give viable erythrocytes containing cytosolic superparamegnetic iron oxide and may be used MRI contrast agents. Such erythrocytes may also be used as drug delivery vehicles.
Patent GB-2426629-A (GB)
Title: Packaging structure for imaging detectors
Inventor: HIETANEN IIRO
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: A semiconductor packaging structure comprises an array of photo-diodes each having an anode and a cathode provided on opposite sides of a corresponding plurality of substrates, in which the anodes are electrically connected to each other and the cathodes are electrically isolated from each other. Isolation may be by means of openings through the packaging structure which surround each anode. The anodes form the outputs of the array. The cathodes may be connected by wires or a sheet of metal formed over the packaging structure.
Patent GB-2430219-A (GB)
Title: Subsurface heating system
Inventor: COLE ANTHONY THOMAS
IPC: E21B43/243
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: An electrical conductor of a subsurface heating system in a subsurface formation has an electrically resistive portion configured to provide a heat output when an alternating current is applied through it, and is configured, when above or near a selected temperature, to provide a reduced heat output that is about 20% or less of the heat output provided at about 50 {C below the selected temperature. The AC or modulated DC resistance and/or the heat output of a temperature limited heater may decrease sharply above the Curie temperature due to the Curie effect (see Fig 151 for electrical resistance versus temperature at various applied electrical currents for a 446 and a 410 stainless steel rod). In certain embodiments, the electrical resistance or heat output above or near the Curie temperature is less than half of the value at a point below the Curie temperature, and may be less than 40%, 30%, 20% or less of the heat output at 30, 40, 50 or 100 degrees Celsius below the Curie temperature.
Patent GB-2444711-A (GB)
Title: Laminted wooden products for external use in the building industry
Inventor: WILLIS KELVIN
IPC: B32B21/08
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: Laminated wooden building products for external use such as wooden fascia, soffit, bargeboard and cladding are laminated with a polymer foil (the foil can be different colours and wood grains), the ends being sealed to prevent water ingress. The polymer foil may contain little or no pvc. Ancillary parts have been designed to accompany this system: - Fascia Joiner, Fascia Corner, and soffit joiner. These may also be laminated with a polymer foil.
Patent GB-2434900-A (GB)
Title: System and method to support single instance storage operations
Inventor: AMARENDRAN ARUN PRASAD
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: Systems and methods for single instance storage operations are provided. Systems constructed in accordance with the principals of the present invention may process data containing a payload and associated metadata. Often, chunks of data are copied to traditional archive storage wherein some or all of the chunk, including the payload and associated metadata are copied to the physical archive storage medium. In some embodiments, chunks of data are designated for storage in single instance storage devices. The system may remove the encapsulation from the chunk and may copy the chunk payload to a single instance storage device. The single instance storage device may return a signature or other identifier for items copied from the chunk payload. The metadata associated with the chunk may be maintained in separate storage and may track the association between the logical identifiers and the signatures for the individual items of the chunk payload which may be generated by the single instance storage device.
Patent GB-2450754-A (GB)
Title: Geothermal energy system and method of operation
Inventor: NEWTON GRAHAME
IPC: F24J3/08
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: A geothermal energy system comprises a plurality of borehole heat exchangers 412, where each borehole heat exchanger contains a working fluid and comprises an elongate tube having a closed bottom end. Each borehole heat exchanger has first and second adjacent elongate coaxial conduits interconnected at the bottom end, the first conduit being tubular and surrounded by the second conduit which is annular, a manifold 401 for a working fluid to which the plurality of borehole heat exchangers is connected, and a plurality of valves 402 connected between the plurality of borehole heat exchangers and the manifold. The first and second conduits of the plurality of borehole heat exchangers are selectively connectable to the manifold by operation of the valves. A pump 419 is provided for pumping a working fluid through the borehole heat exchangers. The plurality of borehole heat exchangers extends downwardly and laterally into the ground from a central surface assembly of elongate tubes to define a ground volume of the geothermal energy system which encloses the plurality of borehole heat exchangers. In a further aspect, the geothermal energy system is connected to a heating and cooling system of a building, where a control module 400 is connected to the plurality of borehole heat exchangers for selectively distributing the working fluid within the plurality of borehole heat exchangers according to a thermal profile of the building.
Patent GB-2451897-A (GB)
Title: Device for placing pet feeding dishes on the floor
Inventor: WIGHTWICK CHARLES CHRISTOPHER BROOKE
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: The device comprises an upper part, lower part and connecting wires or struts A, B. The upper part comprises a slotted cylinder with a fixed handle at the top and a lower handle attached to wire A at the bottom which can slid up the slot. The lower part comprises a base plate which is attached to the wires A, B at three of the corners. Wire B connects opposite corners of the lower base plate via the lower end of the upper part. The base plate can be tilted by raising the lower handle in the slot, thereby raising wire A. A pet food dish placed on the base plate can therefore be placed on the floor without the pet owner having to bend.
Patent GB-2453519-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for managing communication session
Inventor: GIL JOSE
IPC: H04W36/08
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A method and device for managing a communication session via a plurality of wireless carriers in a wireless communication network <B>(100)</B>. The network includes a plurality of regions. The method at a first network-controller (108) in a first region <B>(104)</B> of the plurality of regions includes maintaining the communication session with a communication device (112) in a second region (106) of the network via a first set of wireless carriers of the plurality of wireless carriers when the communication device moves from the first region (104) to the second region. Each wireless carrier of the plurality of wireless carriers corresponds to one or more distinct data-packets. The method also includes the one or more distinct data-packets being provided to the communication device via the first set of wireless carriers.
Patent GB-2440096-A (GB)
Title: Substrate and display device
Inventor: YAMAMOTO KYOKO
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 2006-04-17
Abstract: Disclosed are a substrate and a display device. The substrate comprises a resin layer (1) and a resin layer (2). The resin layer (1) is composed of a liquid crystal polyester A and a polymer B having a functional group reactive with liquid crystal polyesters, and the resin layer (2) is composed of a resin other than liquid crystal polyesters. The display device sequentially comprises the following (a)-(e): (a) the resin layer (1); (b) the resin layer (2); (c) a conductive layer; (d) an organic layer which absorbs, diffuses, rotates or emits light when an electric field is applied thereto; and (e) a transparent conductive layer.
Patent GB-2448025-A (GB)
Title: Reach truck control
Inventor: ECKERSLEY JOHN PAUL
IPC: B66F9/08
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: A reach truck has a lifting mast (4), a load pickup means (5), which is guided on the lifting mast (4) such that it can move in the vertical direction, and an actuating element for moving the lifting mast (4) in relation to a vehicle frame (1) in the horizontal, longitudinal direction of the reach truck. The actuating element is capable of being driven by an electronic control apparatus (15) such that, whilst a load (8) is being picked up using raised load pickup means (5), the lifting mast (4) is capable of moving automatically in the direction of the side facing away from the load (8). The extent of the movement of the lifting mast (4) in the direction of the side facing away from the load (8) corresponds at least approximately to the horizontal component of the elastic deformation of the lifting mast (4) at the level of the load pickup means (5).
Patent GB-2453675-A (GB)
Title: Using multiple active areas on an interactive surface
Inventor: UNSWORTH PETER
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: An interactive display system comprises an interactive surface for displaying an image and adapted for detecting the position of a plurality of pointing devices positioned, in use, on the interactive surface. The system being further adapted to define active regions of the interactive surface for each pointing device. The system will only respond to instructions from a pointing device in its associated active area and items in one active area may be dragged into a second active area to be operated on by the pointing device associated with that area.
Patent GB-2465623-A (GB)
Title: Lockable cycle luggage
Inventor: HILLYARD JEREMY SIMON
IPC: B62J9/40
Filed: 2008-11-27
Abstract: A storage device for tools, lock and ancillary cycling equipment may fit within the frame on a bicycle and have a separate detachable/removable storage compartment within that can be used for valuables that locks in place via a locking mechanism but is securely attached to the bicycle. The separate compartment is suitable for keys, loose change, phone and any other small objects/valuables. The device may be fitted to either; the cross member (top tube)/seat post/ under the seat either vertically down to the crank union (bottom bracket) within the frame or along the top tube or along the down tube from the bottom bracket. The storage device gives freedom from bulky pockets and other protrusions whilst on the bicycle which would allow you to carry all items necessary items to mend/repair/secure your bicycle in one detachable secure unit. Approximate dimensions of the device may be: 250mm x 100mm x 50mm (10" x 4" x 2") for the storage device. The device would fit most junior and adult bikes excepting BMX and those with rear suspension. The design may be used on 'Town bikes' and some 'Ladies shopping' bikes along with the standard 'Diamond' frames on 'Racer' and 'Mountain' bikes.
Patent GB-2454111-A (GB)
Title: System and method for hard line communication with MDW/LWD
Inventor: PETER ANDREAS
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2007-06-21
Abstract: A MWD/LWD hard line communication system and method includes for the system a cartridge capable of deploying wire in a borehole, a screen attachable to the cartridge and positionally retainable in the borehole, and a communications connector operably associable with the cartridge; and for the method, deploying hardline from a cartridge, attaching the cartridge to a screen, and attaching the cartridge to a communications connector. Another method includes pumping fluid downhole, urging a wire nest into a screen, and compacting the nest into the screen with the fluid until the fluid is pumpable past the nest through an unobstructed portion of the screen.
Patent GB-2454852-A (GB)
Title: A method for screening of infectious agents in blood
Inventor: LIMITED CMED TECHNOLOGIES
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: This invention discloses using SPR technology to simultaneously and qualitatively detect the presence of infectious agent related antibodies and/or antigens in a serum sample, which can be used to screen for infectious agents in blood. It also discloses an efficient formula to make a mixed SAM that can greatly enhance the immobilization ability of the metal surface in SPR based techniques, which is good for the immobilization of relevant antigens and antibodies used for the screening of infectious agents in blood.
Patent GB-2457399-A (GB)
Title: Underground gas storage in flexible, inflatable containers
Inventor: JOHNSON VICTOR ARTHUR
IPC: B65D88/00
Filed: 2009-06-03
Abstract: An underground gas storage apparatus and method feature the bulk storage of gas, such as methane, in an underground cavity, such as a disused mine, in flexible and gas inflatable containers. The containers may be placed underground by transporting them down a mineshaft in a deflated condition. The inflation of the containers may be controllable remotely at ground level, or underground using apparatus more proximate the containers depending underground safety conditions. The apparatus and method may find application in the long term storage of bulk quantities of methane or other similar fuel gas.