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Patent GB-2408207-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressing for the controlled release of therapeutic agents comprising also an inhibitor of a protease enzyme & a linker group cleavable by such an enzyme
Inventor: CULLEN BREDA MARY
IPC: A61L15/32
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: A wound dressing material for controlled activation of a wound healing therapeutic compound in the presence of a protease enzyme in a wound fluid, the material comprising: a medically acceptable polymer; a wound healing therapeutic agent; an inhibitor of the protease enzyme; and a linker group which is cleavable by the protease enzyme, wherein the activities of both the wound healing therapeutic agent and the inhibitor are increased by contacting the wound dressing material with a wound fluid containing the protease enzyme. The polymer may be cross-linked to the linker group; the wound healing therapeutic agent and/or the inhibitor may be conjugated to the medically acceptable polymer by the linker group; or the wound healing therapeutic agent may be conjugated to the inhibitor by the linker group. The therapeutic agent may be a reactive oxygen scavenger (ie antioxidant), an antimicrobial agent (eg antibiotic), a pain relieving agent (eg anti-inflammatory), an antiseptic, an analgesic, a local anaesthetic, or a growth factor. The enzyme inhibitor may be selected from the group consisting of Tissue inhibitor of Metalloproteinase (TIMP), 4-(2-aminoethyl)benzenesulfonyl fluoride AEBSF, antithrombin, (p-Amidinophenyl)methanesulfonyl fluoride APMSF, Aprotinin, diisopropylfluorophospate DFP, phenyl methyl sulfonyl fluoride PMSF, Antipain, Chymostatin, Leupeptin, Tosyl-lysine chloromethylketone TLCK, Tosyl-phenyl chloromethylketone TPCK, L-trans-epoxysuccinylleucylamido (4-guanidino) butane E-64, Amastatin, Bestatin, Diprotin, Ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), pepstatin and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the enzyme may be a matrix metalloproteinase, the therapeutic agent may be a reactive oxygen scavenger, and the inhibitor may be a tissue inhibitor or metalloproteinase (TIMP).
Patent GB-2408681-A (GB)
Title: Headrest cover
Inventor: BONAR DAVID ROBERT
IPC: B60N2/60
Filed: 2003-12-06
Abstract: An Automotive Headrest Cover, designed to fit over existing manufactures headrests, includes designs to ensure that the cover sits neatly around the existing headrest, by means of elasticated bands fitted to each side. Fixing is by means of Velcro (RTM) type material stitched at each end of the cover, being then joined together at the underneath area of the manufactures headrest, between the existing manufactures headrest support bars. The Headrest cover is manufactured from a material that is suitable for printing designs text or logo's onto its surface.
Patent GB-2410124-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor laser with Grating Structure for stabilizing the wavelength of optical radiation
Inventor: STACEY SIMON JONATHAN
IPC: H01S5/12
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: An optoelectronic device has a semiconductor laser diode 3 and a grating structure 39 for stabilizing the optical wavelength of optical radiation generated by the laser diode. The laser 3 has two facets. A first facet 55 has a low reflectivity for suppressing Fabry-Perot modes. A second facet 56 has a high reflectivity for reflecting generated optical radiation 90. The grating 39 stabilizes the wavelength of the laser between a longer wavelength limit   g  L and a shorter wavelength limit   g  S. The low reflectivity of the first facet 55 extends beyond both   g  L and   g  S to a maximum wavelength   g  max and a minimum wavelength   g  min. Beyond this range the reflectivity of the first facet 55 rises and Fabry-Perot modes are no longer suppressed. The high reflectivity of the second facet 56 does not extend fully between   g  S and   g  min so that Fabry-Perot modes having a wavelength between   g  S and   g  min are additionally suppressed relative to a grating mode. The laser 3 may include a distributed Bragg reflector (DBR). The laser may have a strained quantum well. The laser may be formed on an InP substrate.
Patent GB-2410699-A (GB)
Title: A safety sleeve for a javelin
Inventor: MELLOR JULIAN
IPC: A63B65/02
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: A safety sleeve assembly for a javelin comprises a strong, flexible outer sheath 5 with a lightweight cushioning device 7. The sleeve may be attached to the trailing tip of the javelin 11, providing a waterproof aerodynamic shape. The cushioning device may be made of lightweight metal or plastic and is of a spring or corrugated design. An attachment 2 to the front of the javelin maintains the balance of the javelin.
Patent GB-2411118-A (GB)
Title: Medicament applicator and massager
Inventor: SHI YE
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: The medicament applicator has a revolving head 3 with a sponge 2 fixed onto it which provides massage and thorough absorption of the medicine. Preferably the sponge 2 is self-adhesive and intended for single use and may be suitable for applying external medicine, creams and lotions. The applicator may be hand held and made of metal, plastic or any combination of these materials. A light 4 may be provided for use in poor light or during the night. The applicator may have a motor 8 and gear wheels 9, 11 and be powered by a battery 7.
Patent GB-2398232-A (GB)
Title: Agitator and suction fan motor drive arrangements in vacuum cleaners
Inventor: NISHIKORI TAMAKI
IPC: A47L5/30
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner, comprising a nozzle assembly including a suction nozzle for picking up dirt and debris from a surface to be cleaned; a canister assembly pivotally mounted to said nozzle assembly and including a control handle; a washable, bagless dust container for collecting dirt and debris cleaned from said surface carried on one of said nozzle assembly and said canister assembly; an agitator held in said nozzle assembly; a beltless agitator drive motor carried on one of said nozzle assembly and said canister assembly for driving said agitator and lifting dirt and debris from said surface; and a suction fan arid beltless suction fan drive motor carried on one of said nozzle assembly and said canister assembly for generating a vacuum airstream for drawing dirt and debris through said suction nozzle into said dust container.
Patent GB-2421287-A (GB)
Title: Domestic sink, bath and shower trap cleaner
Inventor: SPRINGATE COLIN LAURENCE
IPC: B08B9/02
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: A device for clearing blockages within domestic sink, bath or shower traps comprises an inner plunge-operated cylinder 2 positioned within an outer vessel 1 which contains a cleaning liquid. The liquid is expelled from the outer vessel 1 via a nozzle-ended flexible tube 6 or alternatively to a mechanism that provides a localised spray to clean the actual plughole, when the inner cylinder 2 is plunged down by the user. The inner cylinder 2 can have a concave base and a rubber seal 3 can be set against the outer vessel 1 to resist water pressure created during operation of the device. The inner cylinder 2 may also include ribs to give it added strength.
Patent GB-2405423-A (GB)
Title: Perforator tool with initiator activated by unique identification command
Inventor: LERCHE NOLAN C
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A well tool activation system comprises a controller (17) linked via a cable (14) to a downhole tool (11) with multiple control units (18A-D). The control units (18A-D) each comprise a microprocessor and an initiator or detonator device (26) except for the first which acts as a safety sub (10A) as it has no initiator. In order to trigger the initiator (26) the controller (17) sends a unique identification command to each of the microprocessors of the respective control units (18A-D). The control units (18A-D) may also have switches (24A-D, 28A-D) which isolate them and their detonators from activation until the controller's command signal is received. The microprocessor and initiator of the control unit (18A-D) can be mounted on a support structure which can be a flexible circuit or a flex cable. The control units (18A-D) are in bi-directional communication with the controller (17). The initiator devices (26) are conventional and may be an exploding foil initiator, an exploding bridge wire, a hot wire or a semiconductor bridge. The controller 17 can be located at a surface position.
Patent GB-2405530-A (GB)
Title: Organic field effect transistors
Inventor: FREY GITTI
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A field effect transistor is provided which comprises a gate electrode, a source electrode, a drain electrode, at least one organic semiconducting layer, and a hole transport layer for transferring holes from said source and drain electrodes to said organic semiconducting layer, wherein said hole transport layer comprises a layered metal chalcogenide. Processes for depositing a thin layer of a layered metal dichalcogenide on a substrate and for producing top gate structures on a layered metal chalcogenide layer in the manufacture of field effect transistors according to the invention are also provided.
Patent GB-2418283-A (GB)
Title: Array of switches having triangular electrodes
Inventor: ROSS WILLIAM LESLIE
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: An switch array including, a switch (1) comprising first and second contact portions (3, 6) separated by a gap, and a bridge member (7, 8) for connecting the first and second portions across the gap. The first contact portion has a first edge facing the second contact portion, and at least one other edge facing a contact portion of at least one adjacent switch. The area of the gap between the first edge and the second contact portion is less than the area of the gap between the at least one other edge and the contact element of the at least one adjacent switch. The switch array is used to digitise fingerprints.
Patent GB-2421718-A (GB)
Title: Rail system with tracks on different levels
Inventor: WAGNER WOLFGANG
IPC: E01B25/00
Filed: 2004-12-30
Abstract: The system has vehicle sets each comprising a passenger cabin connected between motor carriages, the set being capable of moving between tracks located on stepped supports at different levels and laterally displaced. To move from one track to another adjacent higher track, the set is raised on columns to be level with the higher track and then displaces laterally to align with the track. To move to a lower track, the operations are reversed. The sets can move along tracks with rails beneath and to one side or be suspended from overhead rails.
Patent GB-2407792-A (GB)
Title: Striking tool with weight forward head
Inventor: YOUNGREN ROBERT H
IPC: B25G1/01
Filed: 2002-08-07
Abstract: The present invention provides a hand-held striking tool (10) that has a head (80) disposed forward of the centerline of a handle (20,30). The hand-held striking tool (10) of the present invention may further include a flange (70) positioned beneath the head (80) of the tool (10), the flange functioning as a second area of contact so that the effect of overstrike may be controlled. The present invention also provides a hand-held striking tool (10) that isolates the striking head (80) of the tool (10) from the handle (20,30) such that the effect of vibrations caused by using the tool are reduced.
Patent GB-2423244-A (GB)
Title: Seat for a motor vehicle that can be converted into a child seat
Inventor: SVENSSON PER-OLOF
IPC: B60N2/26
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: A vehicle seat 1 is disclosed which may be manipulated so as to adopt a configuration in which it provides a child-seat. The vehicle seat has a squab 2 and back-rest 3, the squab being pivotally mounted so as to be moveable to a substantially upright position in which the underside of the squab will form the back-rest for the child safety-seat. A child-seat squab-unit 20 is also provided which is initially mounted beneath the main squab 2 of the seat, and which becomes revealed upon movement of the squab of the seat from its normal position to its raised, substantially upright position. The child-seat squab-unit 20 is removably mounted in position and can be positioned on top of the squab 2 of the vehicle seat, when the squab of the vehicle seat adopts a conventional position, to constitute a booster cushion. Preferably the lower portion of back rest of the vehicle seat is moveable and can be pivoted to rest against the upper portion of the back rest increasing the amount of leg room for the child 6/9. Preferably moveably mounted wings are provided on either side of the child seat 21 (and 28 fig 4) and the child seat squab is vertically (height) adjustable (fig 7-9).
Patent GB-2411271-A (GB)
Title: State engine for data processor
Inventor: SPENCER ANTHONY
IPC: H04L47/56
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: Coherent accesses and updates to state shared by parallel processors, such as SIMD array processors, is made possible by the use of state elements having local memory storing the state and permitting serialisation of accesses. Operations on single or multiple items of state are perfumed by a fixed/hardwired set of operations but they can be programmable by sending command and data to control operations. Individual state elements comprise the local memory, an arithmetic unit, and command and control logic. Multiple state elements are pipelined in state cells which can, in turn, be organised into state arrays and state engines effecting complete control over shared state access. A read/modify/write operation can be performed in only two cycles and a complete command in only three to five cycles.
Patent GB-2426729-A (GB)
Title: Mortice cutting apparatus
Inventor: OSBORNE HOWARD GEORGE
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for use in cutting a mortice pocket or a hinge rebate in a leading edge of a door 300 in-situ, the apparatus comprising: at least one elongate guide means 60,70; clamping means 22 for clamping the elongate guide means to a door 300 or other workpiece such that the elongate guide means 60,70 substantially parallel to a leading edge thereof; and a drill guide means 80 mounted on the elongate guide means 60,70 so as to be reciprocally moveable along the elongate guide means 60,70, preferably with a rack and pinion mechanism or worm screw mechanism; and means 20,30 for moving the drill guide means 80 in a direction having a component normal to the elongate guide means 60,70.
Patent GB-2428352-A (GB)
Title: Headset for mobile device with built in encryption
Inventor: AKHTAR PARVAIZ
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A handsfree kit/headset capable of encrypting/decrypting speech data which it sends/receives from mobile device. This means that encryption software does not need to be built into mobile device, saving on processing power. This allows a mobile device to communicate securely with a second mobile device. The headset may be a Bluetooth wireless type, part of a vehicle hands free kit or as an additional attachment to a mobile device. The encryption algorithm may use Symmetric or Asymmetric keys.
Patent GB-2418403-A (GB)
Title: Supporting articles in vehicles
Inventor: RADU BODGAN
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: An assembly (14) for supporting an article in a vehicle includes a vehicle component (16). A support housing (30) is pivotably connected to the component (16) for movement between an adjacent position and an extended position. The assembly (14) further includes a support member (40) for laterally supporting an article such as a cup (41). The support member (40) is moveable relative to the support housing (30).
Patent GB-2421510-A (GB)
Title: Use of waste nitrogen form air separation units for blanketing cargo and ballast tanks
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS J
IPC: B63B43/00
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a primarily nitrogen containing blanketing agent from the air separation unit (95) of a Gas To Liquids (30), Heavy Hydrocarbon Conversion, or Methanol Synthesis Facility on transport vessels. The primarily nitrogen containing blanketing agent is used to reduce corrosion, reduce product biodegradation and oxidation, control invasive species, and prevent fires and explosions by reducing oxygen content Accordingly, the present invention relates to integrated processes for producing hydrocarbonaceous products (70) and using a primarily nitrogen containing blanketing agent supplied from the process in shipping the products.
Patent GB-2434839-A (GB)
Title: Composite turbo-jet/ram-jet engine
Inventor: LEWIS STEPHEN DESMOND
IPC: F02K7/16
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A turbojet 1 is wrapped around a ramjet 2 which may have a deflector 3 positioned in front of the turbojet to protect the turbojet against supersonic airflow when the ramjet is in operation, which is movable using hydraulics.
Patent GB-2435054-A (GB)
Title: Building panel form
Inventor: LAYZELL FRANK WILLIAM
IPC: E04B2/84
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A building panel <B>1</B> comprises a core of foam blocks 2 between which are positioned trusses <B>4</B>. The trusses <B>4</B> are connected to each other. The trusses <B>4</B> may each comprise at least a pair of parallel wires <B>4a, 4b</B> connected by a plurality of interlinking wires <B>4c</B> perpendicular to the parallel wires <B>4a, 4b.</B> The trusses <B>4</B> may be welded. The trusses <B>4</B> may be connected to each other by welded wires <B>5</B>. The panel <B>1</B> may be formed by stacking foam blocks <B>2</B> and trusses <B>4</B> in alternate sequence on a platform <B>12</B>, clamping them in position and then welding the connecting wires <B>5</B> in place. The platform <B>12</B> may have a guide <B>30</B> having channels <B>32</B> to receive the trusses <B>4.</B> A rotary welding machine may be used to weld the trusses <B>4</B> and a second welding machine may be used to weld the connecting wires 5 to the trusses <B>4</B>. In use the panels <B>1</B> are positioned on foundations to form walls and once assembled are spray rendered to provide a finished surface.
Patent GB-2423272-A (GB)
Title: Electric power tool with heat sink
Inventor: HABEL WINFRIED
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: An electric power tool comprising a drive motor 10 arranged in a housing 12, an electronic unit 11 for control and adjustment of the drive motor and a fan 13. The drive motor is arranged in a main air channel 14 between a suction opening 15 and an outlet opening 16 of the housing and is cooled by air passing through the channel. The electronic unit is cooled indirectly via a heat sink 17 so that it is protected from dirt entrained in the air passing through the main air channel in the housing.
Patent GB-2420171-A (GB)
Title: Shooting device
Inventor: PITT MICHAEL RAYMOND
IPC: F41A17/06
Filed: 2004-09-06
Abstract: A paintball marker (10) comprises a barrel (11), through which paintballs may be fired by a firing mechanism (not shown). A handle (12) is provided to allow a user to comfortably grip the marker (10) and a trigger (13) is provided, for activating the firing mechanism. A trigger guard (14) is also provided to help prevent accidental activation of the firing mechanism. A hopper (15) is also provided for loading the marker (10) with one or more paintballs. The marker (10) is fitted with a switching means (20) operative to switch the marker (10) between two modes, a live mode in which the firing mechanism can be activated and a safe mode in which the firing mechanism cannot be activated. The device is switched between said modes in response to signals received by a signals receiving means from a remote source.
Patent GB-2436879-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable sand timer
Inventor: CLARKE ANDREW SINCLAIR
IPC: G04F1/06
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: An adjustable sand-timer includes two identical but transparent chambers 1 for holding and receiving sand, and sufficient sand 2 to fill one chamber, each chamber being supported within an armature 4,5,6,7 and being attached to each other within the armature at the points which are the narrow neck-ends of the chambers through which the sand passes in a way by flanges and grooves 8,9 that allows them to be rotated in contrary directions to each other and where the neck-ends of the chambers have coverings 3,4 which leave only a portion, optimally half, of the gap open for sand to pass through. In juxtaposition, when each half of the armature and timer is turned in a relative contrary direction to the other, the coverings either reveal a wider gap or diminish the size of the gap, even until there is none. The armature may carry markers 13 on either half to indicate markings of time (19, Fig 9) on the opposite half, or carry them both on both halves. The armature may also carry inside one of its halves a spring ball-catch 14, 15, 16 of known design which engages depressions 17 (also Figs 13, 14) on the inside of its other half when they are rotated in contrary directions to each other.
Patent GB-2424967-A (GB)
Title: Automatic steering gear and automatic operation device
Inventor: SHIMO KAZUTOSHI
IPC: B63H25/04
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: An automatic steering gear capable of turning a ship at a specified turning radius about a specified fixed point without being affected by external causes such as tidal current. An operator specifies a center position, a turning radius, and a turning direction for turning, obtains a tangent to a turning circle at the intersection point of a straight line drawn from the turning center to the position of the ship with the turning circle, and controls the course of the ship so that the ship approaches the tangent.
Patent GB-2436171-A (GB)
Title: Cable card mounting apparatus and television receiver incorporating it
Inventor: NAITO YASUSHI
IPC: H01R4/64
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: A cable card mounting apparatus for a television receiver is capable of maintaining an acceptable temperature of the card without using a fan or heat sink. The cable card mounting apparatus comprises a box-shaped terminal board 103 having a card retaining means 104. When a connector for a cable card is mounted in the card slot, a main body of the cable card is positioned in parallel with a bottom surface 108 of the receiver housing. An air gap may be maintained between the card 102 and the board to allow air to circulate and cool the card. The terminal board 103 may also be provided with vent holes to permit air flow. The card mounting apparatus is particularly suited for mounting at the rear of a TV set and containing a conditional access (CA) card.
Patent GB-2443241-A (GB)
Title: Data object management
Inventor: LEE YISIA YOUNG SUK
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2006-09-27
Abstract: A user interface apparatus for management of stored data objects may comprise an interface for retrieving stored data objects from a data store, an input for receiving a user selection of a data object management function and of one or more data objects, and a function activation input to implement a selected data object management function. A controller for controlling at least one display to display a representation of data objects and to display an identification of a user selected data management function is provided, this also implements the selected data object management function using the selected data objects in response to the function activation input. Also disclosed is an apparatus for navigation of information illustrating associations of data objects to other data objects and generation of a hierarchical structure of data file shortcuts.
Patent GB-2443154-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent ankle pads
Inventor: CRICKMORE CLAIRE LOUISE
IPC: A41B11/00
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: An absorbent pad 1 wrapped around the ankle of the wearer, to absorb urine during toilet training. Preferably the pad is thicker 2 at the top of the pad along the longest edge of the pad, and during use the pad may be worn under socks with the thicker section protruding from the socks. Preferably the pad is a rectangular shape and positioned snugly around the wearer's ankle/leg using repositionable fasteners (3, Fig 2) along the shortest edges or a stretchable panel (5, Fig 3) connecting the two shortest panels. Alternatively the pad may be incorporated into a sock 6.