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Patent GB-2424848-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming member, valve guide and method of forming the valve guide, and method of forming tubular member
Inventor: OHNUMA TAKAYUKI
IPC: B21J5/06
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: (PROBLEMS] To provide a method with which a member having an undercut in the inner periphery can be readily formed. (MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] To form a raw material (1) having a recess (2) and an undercut (3) by using a swaging device, the raw material (1) is gripped by a damper (11), and a mandrel (12) is inserted in the recess section (2) of the raw material (1). The mandrel (12) used has an outer diameter equal to the inner diameter of a blind hole of an aimed product (fuel injection nozzle). Then, the raw material (1) is pushed in by the mandrel (12) to a position at which the raw material is in contact with a stopper (13), and the outer surface of the raw material (1) is struck and swaged by a swaging die (8). The swaging reduces the inner diameter of the recess (2) to the magnitude of the outer diameter of the mandrel (12), with the undercut (3) left.
Patent GB-2440149-A (GB)
Title: Concrete formwork filter vent
Inventor: MOUNTAIN ANDREW NEIL
IPC: B01D35/00
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: A means of improving the handling and control of exuded excess cement rich water and trapped air during the filling operation of a concrete formwork has an attachable and detachable vent 1 which incorporates filter media 5. The vent may be flexible or rigid and is attached to a rigid or flexible formwork by a screw-threaded or push-fit, bayonet or similar coupling 2. The filter media may be plugs, patches or wads of woven or non-woven fabric. The pore size of the filter media may decrease with distance away from the coupling 2. The vent may be cone-shaped to allow for an increased surface area of finer pored filter media which may be necessary due to the reduced flow. The filter media may be retained within the vent by an optional end fitting 7 or grille (16, fig 4). The end fitting 7 may also be modified into a coupling for a hose for remote release of the filtered fluid. The resulting water that emits from the vent is substantially decontaminated, which can be beneficial where the formwork is situated close to a watercourse or below water.
Patent GB-2429223-A (GB)
Title: Method and system to model, measure, recalibrate and optimize control of the drilling of a borehole
Inventor: RODNEY PAUL F
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling the frilling of a borehole are disclosed. The methods employ the assumption that nonlinear problems can be modeled using linear equations for a local region. Common filters can be used to determine the coefficients for the linear equation. Results from the calculations can be used to modify the drilling path for the borehole. Although the calculation/modification process can be done continuously, it is better to perform the process at discrete intervals along the borehole in order to maximize drilling efficiency.
Patent GB-2428893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to thermal controls
Inventor: BOUNDY PAUL
IPC: G05D23/10
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: A cordless liquid heating appliance comprising a vessel part provided with an electric heating element and a power base 60 for connection to an electrical supply, the vessel part and the power base 60 having cooperating electrical connectors 66 enabling the heating element to be powered via the base 60 when the vessel part is operatively associated with the base 60, the appliance having, in the vessel part, a control including switch means coupled to the heating element for determining the supply of electrical power to the heating element, a first thermally-responsive actuator responsive to boiling of liquid in the vessel for operating the switch means, a second thermally-responsive actuator responsive to the liquid attaining a predetermined sub-boiling temperature for operating the switch means, and means 62, 63 enabling a selection to be made as to which of the first and second thermally-responsive actuators will operate the switch means.
Patent GB-2431656-A (GB)
Title: HAI-1 and HAI-2 in cancer therapy
Inventor: JIANG WEN GUO
IPC: C12N5/07
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a novel therapeutic composition for treating cancer, and particularly prostate and breast cancer, the composition comprises mixture of two hepatocyte growth factor activator inhibitors HAI-1 and HAI-2.
Patent GB-2436586-A (GB)
Title: Hollow, ballasted, prefabricated tank base
Inventor: DICKSON ANDREW WILLIAM
IPC: E02D27/38
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A pre-formed base 12 for a liquid fuel storage tank is preferably made from a plastics material such as polyethylene. It may be manufactured in one piece, and may include a void 16 for adding ballast. Slots 13 may be provided for connecting attachment straps to the tank. It may be modular and preferably a plurality of adjacent bases are interlocked. Forklift slots 15 may also be provided. The base is preferably flat and may be used without any excavation. In use, the base is easier to install than conventional concrete bases which are mixed and set onsite.
Patent GB-2436495-A (GB)
Title: Voice prosthesis, insertion tool and method
Inventor: PERSSON JAN-OVE
IPC: A61F2/20
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: A tracheostoma voice prosthesis member (1) intended for insertion into a fistula between oesophagus and trachea. The member comprises a tubular body portion (2) with a proximal end opening into the trachea and a distal end opening into the oesophagus. A one-way flap valve covers a through opening of the tubular body portion (2) for allowing air to pass through the tubular body portion (2) from the proximal end to the distal end but preventing air and other matter from passing in the reverse direction. A support ring (8) supports the one-way valve and/or stiffens the tubular body portion (2) adjacent the one-way valve. The ratio between the smallest inner diameter of the through opening and the largest outer diameter of the tubular body portion (2) is larger than 58%. A safety strap (6) extends from the proximal end and is attached to the skin outside the tracheostoma by a plaster. The cross-section of the safety strap is convex so that substantially no space is formed along the side edges of the safety strap (6) between the skin, plaster and the edges of the safety strap. A safety medallion (11) may be attached to the member by a cord (10). The medallion (11) is sufficiently large for being unable to pass down into the trachea and the lungs of the user, if accidentically dropped. A device and a method for applying said tracheostoma voice prosthesis member (1) are also provided.
Patent GB-2440647-A (GB)
Title: Plant for producing wafer fingers
Inventor: DOLEZEL ROLF
IPC: A21C15/04
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: A plant (1, Fig 1) for the production and forwarding of wafer fingers, having a wafer block cutter (3, Fig 1), which cuts up large-format wafer blocks (2, Fig 1) in a first cutting station (12, 13, Fig 1) transversely to the longitudinal direction of the plant into individual wafer strips and in a second cutting station (14, 15, Fig 1) cuts these up parallel to the longitudinal direction of the plant into individual wafer fingers arranged side by side. In the second cutting station at least every other cutting tool is arranged in an oblique plane running parallel to the longitudinal direction of the plant. This produces wafer fingers 16, 16' arranged side by side and alternately wider and narrower at the top side, each having at least one oblique lateral face. Downstream of the wafer block cutter is a work station (5, Fig 1), in which first the wafer fingers wider at the top side are lifted out of a cut wafer block and turned through 180{ and then all wafer fingers are discharged lying on their wider side.
Patent GB-2440656-A (GB)
Title: Play structure
Inventor: GRAY NEIL
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: A play structure 2 comprises at least a first portion 4 and a second portion 6. The portions 4, 6 are relatively moveable between a storage condition and a number of in-use configurations. In the storage condition, at least part of one of the portions 4, 6 is received within the other portion 4, 6, perhaps completely. The size of the structure 2 may be significantly reduced in the storage condition. The portions 4, 6 may each have a roof, opposing side walls 8, 10. an end wall 12 and an opening 14 and may share a common edge pivot axis 22 allowing the portions to be rotated with respect to each other. The floor area of the play structure 2 may be completely enclosed. The portions 4, 6 may be formed using magnetically attached frame pieces (28, Fig 2a) located within pockets of a sheet material (Fig 3) used to cover the frame. A collapsible element 24 may have to be collapsed before the portions 4, 6, can be placed in their storage condition. Also disclosed is a toy accessory (72, Figs 7a & 7b) that includes an engagement means for connection to a play structure, magnetically connecting to the frame (28). A second toy accessory (Figs 6a & 6b) may be partially collapsible from an in-use condition to a storage condition using a panel (64, Fig 6a) and at least one retainer (66, Fig 6a), the panel (64) being releasable from the retainer (66) to allow the toy to be collapsed and stored.
Patent GB-2452767-A (GB)
Title: A fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: RAVENHILL PAUL BARTHOLOMEW
IPC: F02M29/04
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: There is provided an internal combustion engine comprising a variable combustion chamber 10, an air intake passage 18, a throttle 23, a bypass passage 28 which bypasses the throttle 23 and via which air and/or recirculated air and/or recirculated exhaust gas is supplied to the intake passage 18 via a delivery nozzle 27 located downstream of the throttle 23. A fuel injector 20 delivers fuel to a mixing tube 26 having a mixing chamber (30, Fig.7) and the bypass passage 28 is also connected to the mixing chamber so that air or recirculated exhaust gas flowing through the bypass chamber entrains fuel present in the mixing chamber and a resulting mixture is delivered to the intake passage 18 via the delivery nozzle 28. The mixing chamber is defined in part by a plurality of inlet apertures (60-63, Fig.6) on the walls via which air/recirculated gas can be drawn into the chamber. The apertures are sized such that the surface tension of the fuel will resist flow of fuel out of the chamber. Furthermore, two bars (120, 121, Fig.5) extend at right angles to each other to prevent fuel or gas from flowing immediately through the mixing chamber.
Patent GB-2455490-A (GB)
Title: Military aircraft bomb arming system
Inventor: SNOWDEN GRAEME NICHOLAS
IPC: F42C15/00
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: A military aircraft bomb arming system is provided for use with an aircraft that includes a Lead Electrical Fuze Arming (LEFA) pulse generator that is configured for use with a UK bomb fuze of the kind having both electrical and mechanical fuze arming means. The system comprises a pulse conditioning unit connected between the LEFA pulse generator and an international bomb fuze of a second kind that is intended to be armed by an air driven turbine alternator. The pulse conditioning unit converts a LEFA pulse from the pulse generator into a modified pulse suitable for providing a first arming environment to the international bomb fuze of the second kind. The system thus enables UK military aircraft to benefit from the utility offered by some of these international fuzes whilst providing additional arming safety.
Patent GB-2439022-A (GB)
Title: Optical device with reduced temperature dependence
Inventor: BULTHUIS HINDRIK FREERK
IPC: G02B6/30
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: Optical apparatus with improved center wavelength temperature stability. In an embodiment, an AWG has a plurality of slots inserted along the optical paths. The slots contain one or more compensation materials which collectively correct for an order Q temperature dependency of the AWG base material. Q>=2 or the number of compensation materials is at least 2 or both.
Patent GB-2446493-A (GB)
Title: Biometrics method based on finger thermal image
Inventor: CHOU BRUCE C S
IPC: G06V40/145
Filed: 2008-01-24
Abstract: A biometrics method based on a thermal image of a finger comprises acquiring the thermal image of the finger (S01) and extracting a finger-print image or a finger-vein image from the thermal image (S02). An equivalent biometrics system is also independently claimed. The method may further comprise comparing the finger-print image with a finger-print template, obtaining a first compared result, comparing the finger-vein image with a finger-vein template to obtain a second compared result, and verifying a user's identity according to one or both of the compared results. Template comparison steps can comprise extracting and comparing minutia points; graphic pattern comparison may be used.
Patent GB-2448206-A (GB)
Title: Multi-physics inversion processing to predict formation pore pressure
Inventor: ESMERSOY CENGIZ
IPC: G01V1/32
Filed: 2008-01-29
Abstract: Methods to predict pore pressure ahead of the drill bit while drilling a borehole through subsurface regions comprise; measuring EM field data related to resistivity at the region; measuring acoustic wave data related to acoustic velocity at the region; providing a rock physics model characteristic of the region, the model comprising a correlation between the EM field data, acoustic wave velocity data and a pore pressure estimate for the region, to provide an EM resistivity distribution and an acoustic velocity distribution at the region; and computing the pore pressure of the region by adjusting the EM resistivity distribution and the acoustic velocity distribution to the measured EM field data and measured acoustic wave data. Also disclosed are methods using only one of the EM or acoustic measurements.
Patent GB-2459284-A (GB)
Title: MIMO spatial multiplexing system
Inventor: NUNNEY STEPHEN GEORGE
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2008-04-17
Abstract: The invention concerns a multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) wireless communication system. In a preferred embodiment it is used to transmit television signals from a camera. The system includes first and second transmitting devices such as first and second antennae 5, first and second receiving devices such as first and second antennae 7, and a demultiplexer 3 for splitting a data signal into at least first and second data packets and delivering the first packet to the first transmitting device and the second packet to the second transmitting device. The first transmitting device sends the first data packet to the first receiving device, the second transmitting device sends the second data packet to the second receiving device and the original signal is reconstructed using the received packets. In one embodiment, in addition to implementing spatial multiplexing as described above, two packets containing "equivalent" data (i.e. redundant data) are simultaneously transmitted using respective transmitter device / receiver device pairs 5/7 and 13/13 and the received packets are combined by averaging, thus providing transmit diversity.
Patent GB-2446977-A (GB)
Title: Providing a multicast and / or broadcast services in a mobile telecommunications network
Inventor: LIESHOUT GERARDUS JOHANNES PET
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: A method of providing a multicast and/or broadcast services in a mobile telecommunications network, wherein transmission times for the services are scheduled and scheduling information is transmitted from a network node to a mobile terminal, and wherein the scheduling information for different multicast and / or broadcast services provided on one channel is grouped together.
Patent GB-2449001-A (GB)
Title: Assay for cell culture media and medium supplements
Inventor: BELLO PAUL
IPC: C12Q1/02
Filed: 2008-01-08
Abstract: Assays are provided for assessing the suitability of cell culture media and medium supplements for the culture of particular cell types, particularly stem cells, including embryonic stem cells.
Patent GB-2460860-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle including a suspension system with a damper assembly acting transversely to dampen both heave and roll; and a damper assembly for such a vehicle
Inventor: GLOVER ANTHONY RICHARD
IPC: B60G13/00
Filed: 2008-06-12
Abstract: A vehicle comprises a sprung mass and left and right unsprung masses associated with left and right wheels 11 of a said left-right pair. A damper assembly 1 is mounted on the sprung mass and comprises a damper housing 3 defining a generally cylindrical chamber 4 having end walls 5, 6 at opposite axial ends thereof. Respective left and right damper rods 7, 8 are sealingly received through bores 9, 10 in these opposite axial end walls 5, 6 and are coupled respectively to the left and right unsprung masses. The respective left and right damper rods 7, 8 are arranged for movement into and out of the chamber 4 as their respective unsprung masses move relative to the sprung mass. The damper assembly provides damping both for heave and roll. The damper assembly 1 may comprise a first cylinder defining respective left and right heave damper chambers 20, 21 separated by a bulkhead 19. Respective left and right damper rods 7, 8 of the assembly are respectively slidingly received through left and right axial end walls 17, 18 of the cylinder along a common axis. Each damper rod 7, 8 carries a respective damper piston 16 slidable within the respective left or right heave damper chambers 20, 21.
Patent GB-2453195-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous nano-particulate dispersion comprising a UV absorber/polymer mixture for pharmaceutical /cosmetic applications
Inventor: MUELLER STEFAN
IPC: A61K9/10
Filed: 2008-07-02
Abstract: Use of a concentrated aqueous polymer dispersion with an average particle size of less than 1000 nm comprising; <SL> <LI>(a) a polymer carrier prepared by heterophase radical polymerization of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of <LI>(b) an oil-soluble organic UV absorber selected from the class of p-aminobenzoic acid derivatives; salicylic acid derivatives; benzophenone derivatives; diphenyl acrylate derivatives; benzofuran derivatives; polymeric UV absorbers, comprising one or more organosilicon radicals; cinnamic acid derivatives; camphor derivatives; s-triazine derivatives; trianilino-s-triazine derivatives; menthyl anthranilates; and benzotriazole derivatives as defined herein; </SL> characterized in that the weight ratio of the oil-soluble organic UV absorber (b) to polymer carrier (a) is greater than 50 parts UV absorber per 100 parts of carrier, for the protection of human and animal hair and skin against the damaging effect of UV radiation. A cosmetic composition comprising the aforementioned aqueous polymer dispersion is also described that comprises a cosmetically suitable carrier. The concentrated aqueous polymer dispersions show unexpectedly high sunscreen effects and a positive skin feeling.
Patent GB-2453227-A (GB)
Title: Spraying device
Inventor: BUTLER MARTIN
IPC: A61L9/14
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: A spraying device 10 comprises a housing 12 adapted to receive a refill 16 of fluid and has an aperture 14 suitable for permitting, in use, the spraying of a fluid. Actuation means 24 are configured for periodic actuation of the refill 16. The device 10 is provided with detection means 38 configured to distinguish between at least one area of lower reflectance and at least one area of relatively higher reflectance on a spray head 22 of said refill 16.
Patent GB-2466430-A (GB)
Title: Control of flywheel hybrid vehicle including throttle opening
Inventor: BOWMAN TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: B60K6/30
Filed: 2008-12-16
Abstract: A control unit 13 for a hybrid vehicle moves an engine throttle 15 to the wide open position whenever the driver wishes to decelerate. This maximises the transfer of rotational energy from the vehicle wheels 6 to a flywheel 12 which is coupled to a drivetrain 7,8,9 because pumping losses in the engine 2 are much reduced due to the open throttle. The energy stored in the flywheel 12 can be used at a later time to supplement the engine's motive power. The control unit 13 also controls an electro hydraulic clutch 11 which couples and decouples the flywheel to and from the drivetrain through a continuous variable transmission 10. The gear ratio of the continuous variable transmission 10 is set by the electronic control unit 13.
Patent GB-2455225-A (GB)
Title: Fixture and indicator for wire hanger hooks
Inventor: GOULDSON STANLEY FREDERICK
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A metal wire hanger hook 12 and indicator 450 in combination, the metal wire hook having a curved top portion 13 and a fixture secured to the metal wire hook, the fixture having a web 420 for displaying indicia, the web including at least one abutment 422 for engaging the indicator 450, and an indicator having an open cavity therein for receiving the web of the fixture, and means 454 for engaging the abutment. The free end of the hook 30 extends beyond the fixture. Also described is a method of forming the fixture around the hanger hook by introducing molten material into the cavity of a mold, which contains the hanger hook, and forming the fixture around the hook. The abutment may be a fixed or pivoting latch. The fixture may be attached to the hook at continuous or spaced locations, and may have grip indentations 434.
Patent GB-2470044-A (GB)
Title: Rotary knife
Inventor: WALTERS KEITH
IPC: A22C17/00
Filed: 2009-05-06
Abstract: A rotary knife has a number of arms, with blades 146 on a first side (fig.4a) of the knife, and a relatively greater number of blades 146 on a second side (fig.4b) of the knife. Normally this would mean that blades 146 are present on one in every two arms on the first side (fig.4a), and on all the arms on the second side (fig.4b). The rotary knife may be used between perforated plates (14,12 fig.lb), in a meat grinding apparatus. Reducing the number of blades 146, on the first side (fig.4a), may have beneficial effects on qualities of the cut meat, by not over cutting, or over processing the meat.
Patent GB-2470060-A (GB)
Title: Improved screen assembly for an electrodeless UV lamp
Inventor: LITTLE RICHARD
IPC: H01J65/04
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: The lamp housing includes a chamber 16 having an opening and is configured to contain an electrodeless lamp which is energised by radio frequency energy such as microwaves. The opening is covered with an apertured member 20 dimensioned to be beyond cut-off and, therefore, opaque to the selected radio frequency energy but allow the light emitted by the electrodeless lamp to pass through.
Patent GB-2456454-A (GB)
Title: A method and arrangement for delivering electronic messages
Inventor: ERIKSSON ANDERS
IPC: H04L51/48
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: Method for delivering electronic messages to a user including: receiving an electronic message from a sending party (206, 306), said message containing a destination identity associated with said user, retrieving an IP address currently assigned to a terminal (202, 302) used by said user, based on said destination identity associated with said user, and delivering the electronic message to said terminal (202, 302) with the retrieved IP address as the destination address. A corresponding arrangement is also described.