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Patent GB-2428618-A (GB)
Title: Knife with sliding blade holder
Inventor: RANIERI ERIC
IPC: B26B1/08
Filed: 2006-08-01
Abstract: The utility knife includes a blade holder 30 slidably connected to a handle 20. When the blade holder 30 is extended, the blade holder and a majority of a blade 50 extend forwardly of the handle 20. A trapezoidal utility blade 50 detachably mounts to the blade holder 30 via a blade lock 60. A slide lock 40 retains the blade holder 30 in its extended or retracted position relative to the handle 20. An aperture in the front of the handle creates a gap between the blade 50 and the handle 20 to discourage debris on the blade from transferring to the handle when the blade is retracted.
Patent GB-2440773-A (GB)
Title: Audiovisual recording system with detachable camera
Inventor: MOBLEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2006-08-12
Abstract: A video, audio and still image capture system allowing hands-free operation comprises main console A and separate camera unit B. The camera unit is provided with an integrated microphone, and is connected to the main console via detachable cable C. Cable C serves to convey image and audio data to the main console, and provide power to the camera. The camera unit may be attached to the head or helmet of the user, or to the platform on which the user may be operating or traveling upon. The main console may be connected to a computer for downloading and uploading video, audio and image files, and for recharging its integral power system. Recharging may also be achieved via a DC power source. The system is configured to be physically robust and water-resistant for use in extreme environments.
Patent GB-2429219-A (GB)
Title: Flooring system
Inventor: CAROLAN JAMES
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 2006-08-17
Abstract: A flooring system comprises a preformed composite panel having a first sheet 2, a second sheet 3, a core 4 of insulating material between the first and second sheets 2, 3, and a floor such as a wood effect floor 5, is laid over the top sheet 2. The first and second sheets may be steel with a foam core between them, and in one embodiment the top sheet 2 may be flat and the bottom sheet 3 may be profiled with channels 7 for the location of service ducts/conduits 11. An underlay which may be an acoustic barrier layer 6 is preferably located between the floor 5 and the top sheet 2.
Patent GB-2432216-A (GB)
Title: Measuring probe
Inventor: FISCHER HELMUT
IPC: G01B7/06
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a Measuring probe, especially for a device for the measurement of the thickness of thin layers, with a housing (14) comprising at least one sensor element (17), which is accepted along a longitudinal axis (16) of the housing (14) at least slightly movable to the housing (14) and with a contact spherical cap (21) assigned to the at least one sensor element (17) for setting the measuring probe (11) onto a surface of a measuring object, whereby in that the at least one sensor element (17) is accepted by a holding element (18) - along the longitudinal axis (16) of the housing (14) - which is spring-loaded resiliently and which is fastened on the housing (14).
Patent GB-2443704-A (GB)
Title: Mounting a shower head on a shower rail
Inventor: KANTH KULDIP SINGH
IPC: E03C1/06
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for mounting a shower head on a shower rail (4), which apparatus (2) comprises a mounting body (6), a mouth (8) which is in the mounting body (6) and which is for receiving the shower head, an aperture (10) which is in the mounting body (6) and which is for receiving the shower rail (4) such that the mounting body (6) is able to slide on the shower rail (4), and locking means (12) for locking the mounting body (6) in a desired position along the shower rail (4), the locking means (12) comprising a lever (14) which is pivotally connected to the mounting body (6), which pivots in a first direction to lock the mounting body (6) in the desired position, and which pivots in a second direction to unlock the mounting body (6) and thereby permit the sliding of the mounting body (6) on the shower rail (4).
Patent GB-2431058-A (GB)
Title: System powered via signal on gas pipe
Inventor: MAHOWALD PETER H
IPC: G01F3/22
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A sensor 102 is arranged to obtain readings from a gas meter 104 and to communicate data to a gas company. The sensor 102 obtains power from a voltage difference between ground 116 and the supply side gas pipe 106, to which is applied a cathodic protection signal voltage to prevent corrosion. The sensor 102 may monitor the signal voltage and set an alarm flag if it passes a threshold value. The sensor 102 may communicate with the gas company through a telephone line or wirelessly to a specially equipped van that passes through the neighbourhood, and it may respond to requests for a reading. Two or more such sensors may be placed at different sites to monitor gas usage and cathodic protection signal at the different sites.
Patent GB-2435727-A (GB)
Title: A handheld viewing device
Inventor: JOHNSTON FRANCIS ALAN
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: A handheld viewing device 1 comprises an electronic camera 2 housed in a camera part 7 for capturing and enlarging an image to aid the visually impaired. An electronic monitor 3 is housed in a monitor part 4 for displaying the visual image of the text. The camera part 7 is pivotably movable relative to the monitor part 4 from a stowed configuration to a reading configuration, and further to a handwriting configuration. In the stowed configuration, the plane of the camera part 7 is substantially co-planar with the plane of the monitor part 4, and thus the device 1 presents a very low-profile compact size and shape. In the reading configuration, the camera 2 points in the direction of the page and the camera part 7 is spaced above the page to ensure that there is sufficient distance between the camera 2 and the page to enable the camera 2 to capture the visual image of the text. In the handwriting configuration, the camera 2 is still pointed in the direction of the page but slightly outwards to enable a user to place the tip of a pen within the view of the camera 2.
Patent GB-2447428-A (GB)
Title: Processor having a trivial operand register
Inventor: MOLONY DAVID
IPC: G06F7/533
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: The present application relates to the carrying out of arithmetic operations. Normally, a multiplication operation or a division operation may take a significant number of clock cycles to complete. However, for trivial operations such as multiplication by 0, +1, or -1 the answer may be obtained in a much simpler fashion. The present application provides a processor having a trivial operand register which stores flags for each data value stored in a corresponding data store, where the flags indicate whether each corresponding stored data value is a trivial operand, such as a 0, +1 or -1. Preferably, a control logic unit examines the trivial operand register and if the relevant flag indicates that the calculation involves a trivial operand then the calculation unit is bypassed and the trivial result is provided directly. Preferably, a comparator determines the presence of a trivial operand on the input lines to the date store.
Patent GB-2447958-A (GB)
Title: Tobacco container with overlapping seals
Inventor: HELPS DAVID
IPC: B65D25/34
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A pack 10 for tobacco consists of two shallow substantially rigid receptacles 12, 14 for containing tobacco 16. Each receptacle 12, 14 is sealed on an open face with the seal formed from two sealing members 22, 24, which together cover the open face and which overlap. The overlapping portion 28 of the seals 22, 24 may be lifted to open the seal and give access to the tobacco in the receptacle 12. The two receptacles 12, 14 are connected together along adjacent edges, the connection including a hinge line 30 along which the two receptacles 12, 14 can be folded together to bring the two seals into a face-to-face position, thereby closing the pack 10. The hinge line may 30 be breakable so that one receptacle 12, 14 may be detached and discarded once the tobacco 16 therein has been consumed.
Patent GB-2437842-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for crediting an online publisher of an advertisement
Inventor: MILLER JONATHAN BERNADOTTE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A method and system of crediting an online publisher when a user uses the online publisher to access an online advertiser using a web browser is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a request from the user to access an advertising network server, directing the user to the advertising network server, setting a tracking cookie on the visitor's web browser, the tracking cookie including a publisher tracked advertisement identifier and a timestamp, redirecting the visitor's browser to a controlling server, setting a master cookie on the visitor's browser, the master cookie including the advertising network identifier and a timestamp on the users browser, redirecting the visitor's browser to the online advertiser, allowing the user to conclude a transaction with the online advertiser, launching a confirmation page comprising a master pixel tracking integration code comprising at least one variable for the concluded transaction, sending the master pixel tracking integration code to the controlling server, checking the user's web browser for a previously set master cookie and, if the cookie is found, writing the transaction into the controlling server, crediting the advertising network specified in the cookie, and triggering the display of the advertising network tracking integration code.
Patent GB-2441075-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispensing system
Inventor: HARRISON FRED
IPC: B65D51/00
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A dispensing system comprising: a partially or completely collapsed container (1), such as a flexible pouch, for containing an individual portion of a liquid food or beverage, wherein the container comprises an inlet (6) and a seal (11) that substantially seals the inlet (6), and a liquid dispensing mechanism (8) adapted to release the seal (11) on the inlet (6) and to inject a liquid into the container through the inlet to produce said individual portion of a liquid food or beverage inside the container. Also provided is a method of making a container holding an individual portion of a liquid food or beverage product, comprising the steps of: providing a partially or completely collapsed container having a substantially rigid, sealed inlet; clamping the container in a liquid dispensing mechanism; and injecting a liquid into the container through the inlet by means of the liquid dispensing. Also provided is a partially or completely collapsed container, preferably a pouch, for use in a dispensing system or method of the invention.
Patent GB-2445677-A (GB)
Title: An integrated impedance-matching power combiner using a transformer with multiple primary windings
Inventor: LEE CHANG HO
IPC: H01F27/28
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: A compact impedance-matching power combiner comprises single-turn primary windings 213,214 for receiving the respective outputs of two or more CMOS differential amplifiers and a multi-turn secondary winding 215 coupled to a load such as an antenna. The circuits 420,421 may comprise series or parallel resonant LC circuits (figure 5) for reducing harmonics in the output. A tertiary winding (1002, figure 10) may be used for power sensing. The transformer may have a planar, stacked or multi-layer structure (figures 12-15).The transformer circuit has a reduced influence on other circuits in the IC.
Patent GB-2447355-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with hair collection element
Inventor: GRAHAM BRANDON
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a hair collection assembly 38 having a hair collection element 52 adapted to collect hair from a surface. The hair collection assembly 38 can be mounted to the cleaning head 40 of the vacuum cleaner for movement between an in use position in which the hair collection element is in contact with the surface (fig 9) and a second position in which the hair collection element 52 is spaced from the surface. The hair collection element 38 can further be configured to collect hair from the surface when the cleaning head is moved in a first direction and to not collect hair from the surface when the cleaning head is moved in a second direction. A method of removing hair from a surface is also described. Various embodiments are defined for carrying out the invention.
Patent GB-2454039-A (GB)
Title: Remote controlled vessel with sonar system
Inventor: GRAY JIM
IPC: A01K97/00
Filed: 2008-04-17
Abstract: A fish feeding watercraft apparatus comprising a watercraft and a remote control handset. The watercraft comprises sonar means configured to generate a sonar pulse and transmit a sonar signal to the remote control handset. The watercraft also includes a propulsion means being electronically coupled with the sonar means such that operation of the sonar and propulsion means is integrated. This integrated operation reduces interference between the two systems and improves the accuracy of the sonar system and range over which the watercraft can transmit and receive data with the remote control handset.
Patent GB-2459516-A (GB)
Title: High pressure sensor
Inventor: LOHR RAYMOND DAVID
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: A combined pressure and temperature sensor comprising a tubular member 3 of circular cross section having a closed end and an open end, the open end, in use, connecting to a pressurised environment such that the interior of the tubular member is exposed to the pressure, a flat or preferably a symmetrical distribution of flats 1 being formed on the outer cylindrical surface of the tubular member 3, and a sensor element 2 mounted on at least one said flat 1, which sensor element 2 is sensitive to the strains in the tubular wall of the tubular member 3 resulting the pressure in the interior thereof and the temperature of said tubular member.
Patent GB-2461753-A (GB)
Title: Bracing Arrangement for Large Horizontal-Axis Wind-Turbine
Inventor: GARVEY SEAMUS DOMINIC
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2008-07-15
Abstract: Tension bracing members 4 e.g. cables or solid ties or rods are attached to blades 2 via collars 3 which may be fitted to the outer blade surface or to a central blade spine or spar. The collar may comprise a bearing to preserve the blade pitch adjustment or may be rigidly attached to a fixed spar about which an aerofoil surface may rotate for pitch adjustment. There may be minor blades 5 between main blades to adjust the brace element angle in plane or the braces may pass directly between main blades and there may be an up-wind pylon (7,fig.5) to provide an axial bracing component. The turbine may have a conventional generator shaft output or be an integral conversion wind turbine, ICWT, with blade mounted masses that move as the rotor turns for internal energy conversion. Mitigates the oscillatory component of in-plane blade loads due to gravity and the steady out of plane loads tending to bend the blades downwind.
Patent GB-2453415-A (GB)
Title: Creep control of a hybrid electric vehicle
Inventor: SOLIMAN IHAB S
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2008-09-16
Abstract: A method of creep control in a hybrid electric vehicle 10 includes adjusting a torque capacity of an input clutch 41 to a desired magnitude of input clutch torque transmitted to wheels 32,33 of the vehicle 10, determining a desired change in torque produced by a first electric machine, e.g. a motor generator 16, such that a speed of a crankshaft of an engine 12 is controlled to a desired idle speed, using the magnitude of input clutch torque capacity and the desired change in torque produced by the first electric machine 16 to determine a desired magnitude of first electric machine torque. The method may further include using the first machine 16 to produce the desired magnitude of first machine torque. A second electric machine, e.g. an electric rear axle drive 20, is driveably connected to a second set of wheels 34, 35 and electrically connected to a battery 42. The second machine 20 produces torque to drive the second set of wheels 34, 35 after vehicle creep control begins. A system of controlling a hybrid electric vehicle is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2453264-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber temperature distribution measuring apparatus, optical fiber temperature distribution measuring method and system
Inventor: KOMEDA HIDEHIKO
IPC: G01K11/32
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: An optical fiber temperature distribution measuring apparatus is provided with a light source for inputting pulsed light to an optical fiber to be measured; a signal detecting section for detecting light receiving intensity of prescribed light included in backscattered light generated in the optical fiber, based on entry of the pulsed light; and a signal processing section, which calculates a value corresponding to a quantity of a change of the light receiving intensity due to hydrogen molecule absorption of the optical fiber, based on the receiving light intensity of the prescribed light, and corrects the receiving light intensity corresponding to the temperature of the optical fiber, based on the calculated value. An optical fiber temperature distribution measuring method is also provided.
Patent GB-2458581-A (GB)
Title: Novel enhanced systems, processes and methodologies for producing clean water and products thereby
Inventor: GODSHALL NED ALLEN
IPC: C02F1/04
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: Improved methods for use of AltelaRainTM based processes (carrier-gas humidification/dehumidification [HDH] or dewvaporization) enable production of clean water, derived in part from models generated and tested with produced water from the oil and gas industries, which likewise address industrial waste water remediation and generally facilitate the time and cost efficient disposal of waste waters from a plurality of industries ranging from food and wine production to novel enhanced efficiencies within the oil and gas industries themselves. High efficiency carrier gas HDH thermal distillation functions without membranes, at ambient or near ambient pressures with no required pre- or post-treatment, and economies of scale to leverage a plastics-based processing platform. Industrial waste water including that generated by the food, wine, and beverage industries, is likewise ameliorated according to the instant teachings.
Patent GB-2463978-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical Compounds and Related Methods of Delivery
Inventor: SALAMA PAUL
IPC: A61K38/095
Filed: 2009-09-17
Abstract: The pharmaceutical compositions described herein include a suspension which comprises an admixture in solid form of a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic agent and at least one salt of a medium chain fatty acid and a hydrophobic medium, e.g, castor oil or glyceryl tricaprylate or a mixture thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions described herein contain medium chain fatty acid salts and are substantially free of alcohols. The pharmaceutical compositions may be encapsulated in a capsule. Methods of treating or preventing diseases by administering such compositions to affected subjects are also disclosed. The said compositions enhance bioavailability of the active agent therein, for example absorption in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Patent GB-2476034-A (GB)
Title: Toilet waste bag
Inventor: DONARTE ROBERT P
IPC: A47K11/00
Filed: 2009-12-08
Abstract: A waste bag 3 for a waterless toilet system, the waste bag comprises an inner portion 7, 8 and an outer portion 6. The outer portion 6 surrounds the inner portion 7, 8 and is characterised by a drawstring 9. The outer portion is shaped to allow the bag to be securely supported by a clamping platform (2 Fig 3) of the waterless toilet system in such a manner that the inner portion of the bag extends completely across an aperture of the clamping platform. The inner portion of the bag comprises an upper layer 7 and a lower layer 8, where an outer edge of the upper layer is joined to an inner edge of the outer portion by a perforated line of separation, and where an outer edge of the lower layer is contiguous with an inner edge of the outer portion and the lower layer is expandable to form a receptacle for waste matter.
Patent GB-1445781-A (GB)
Title: Footwear uppers
IPC: A43B23/08
Filed: 1974-03-06
Abstract: 1445781 Stiffening footwear uppers DUNLOP Ltd 6 March 1974 [7 March 1973] 10004/74 Heading A3B A footwear upper comprises a shaped singleply fabric which has been stiffened in areas extending laterally across the upper relative to the sole. The stiffening may be applied to the front portion of the shoe as two series of 3-5 spaced parallel bands extending from adjacent the sole on either side of the shoe and at an angle of 45-90‹ to the sole. The toe area of the upper may be reinforced by a triangular or crescent-shaped stiffened band. The stiffened areas are obtained by coating the fabric with a thermosetting polymer composition which contains a cross-linkable ureaformaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde resin as well as pigments, thickening, and a wetting agent. Coating is effected by screen printing or by brushing through a template. Alternatively, a thermoplastic composition may be used and can be applied as above or by heat transfer to the fabric. The fabric may be cotton or a blend of nylon, polyester or polyvinyl acetate, and a thermoplastic sole may be compression or injection moulded on to the stiffened upper to form a shoe.
Patent GB-417517-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to dynamo electric direct current generators
IPC: H02K47/16
Filed: 1933-04-03
Abstract: 417,517. Exciting dynamos. PESTARINI, G. M., 4, Tapton House Road, Sheffield. April 3, 1933, No. 10006. [Class 35.] A metadyne generator is provided with a winding producing a flux in line with the primary commutating axis which winding is excited in parallel with the load circuit with or without additional separate excitation. In the form shown, resistances R<1>, R<2> ensure that the currents through the winding VW<4> are proportional to the applied and output voltages and limit the current flow between the two circuits ; the series winding VW<5> may be omitted. In a modified form the winding in the output circuit is connected directly across the load brushes B, D and is used in conjunction with a winding connected across the brushes A, C or a separately excited winding.
Patent GB-695662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to means for introducing supply leads into electrically heatedappliances
IPC: H05B3/34
Filed: 1951-04-30
Abstract: 695,662. Couplings; supporting cables. THERMOSET APPLIANCES, Ltd., and DOUCE, N. April 22, 1952 [April 30, 1951], No. 10045/51. Classes 36 and 38 (i). [Also in Group XI] A cable is led into an electrically-heated appliance by being moulded into a flat block 1, Fig. 1, of flexible insulating material from which the individual conductors 4 are led separately in suitable directions for connection to the heating element. A grommet 3 may also be moulded in the block. In a modification, Fig. 5, the block 1 has a plug-receiving socket 8 in which are located pins 7 moulded in the block together with their connections to the heating element. A rib 9 on the socket presses on the plug to make a water-tight joint.