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Patent GB-2397896-A (GB)
Title: Kinematic mount with array of engaging surface features
Inventor: COATES JIM
IPC: G02B7/00
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: A kinematic mount comprising a first piece (10) having a plurality of locating points, which may be in the form of a ball bearing (11) and a needle roller bearing (12), and a second piece (13) having an array of surface features (14) for engaging with the locating points. The array of surface features, which may be square pyramid pits, allows the first piece to be engaged e.g. magnetically with the second piece in any one of a plurality of engagement positions defined by the array. A part attached to one of the pieces can therefore be moved in an accurate way between different defined positions without the need for realignment. The kinematic mount can be used for positioning applications in which one piece of the mount is integrated into a sample mounting stage of a positioning apparatus.
Patent GB-2391061-A (GB)
Title: Electrical loading of a user control by rotary to liner conversion of a motor drive using a pulley and pulley line
Inventor: GROSSART STUART JAMES CAMERON
IPC: H02K7/06
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: An electrical loading apparatus for providing a load to a user control member (2, fig 1) such as a stick or pedal of a vehicle (eg. aircraft) simulator converts rotary motion of an electric drive motor 25 to linear movement of a shaft 4. The motor 25 drives a pulley wheel 21 through a reduction gearing system 24. Two pulley lines 22,23 are anchored to the pulley wheel 21 and run in grooves 33, and are also anchored to the shaft 4. One shaft anchor 37 has adjustment screws 38,38a for pre-tensioning and stretch correction. Pulley wheel 21 is accommodated in a recess 1000 in shaft 4 to prevent transverse forces being generated. A lug 32 on the pulley wheel 21 limits rotation by engaging with fixed lugs 31,32. A force sensor (6, fig 1) interfaces between the shaft 4 and control member. Shaft 4 is mounted on sliding bearings 28 to a side plate (50, fig 3) connected to a lower plate 40 attached to the motor 25. Thus a substantially constant loading force can be simply applied.
Patent GB-2390809-A (GB)
Title: Release devices for veterinary use
Inventor: WHITEHEAD DEREK JAMES
IPC: C22C30/06
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: A release device comprises an inner, core portion and an outer portion comprising a thin shell portion, which outer shell portion at least partially covers the inner, core portion, each of the said inner and outer portions comprising respective metal alloy compositions. The metal alloy composition of the inner portion comprises at least 35 wt.% of zinc, by weight of the total metal alloy composition of the inner portion, and the metal alloy composition of the outer portion comprises at least 60 wt.% of magnesium, by weight of the total metal alloy composition of the outer portion. Thus, a zinc alloy core is at least partially covered by a thin corrodible magnesium alloy shell.
Patent GB-2390284-A (GB)
Title: A method to access web page text information that is difficult to read
Inventor: SHEETZ STEPHEN C
IPC: G10L13/04
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: Web pages and other text documents displayed on a computer are reformatted to allow a user who has difficulty reading to navigate between and among such documents and to have such documents, or portions of them, read aloud by the computer using a text-to-speech engine (205) in their original or translated form while preserving the original layout of the document. A "point-and-read" paradigm allows a user to cause the text to be read solely by moving a pointing device (601) over graphical icons (409) or text (603) without requiring the user to click on anything in the document. Hyperlink navigation and other program functions are accomplished in a similar manner.
Patent GB-2409827-A (GB)
Title: Fire retardant for fabrics, comprising melamine coated ammonium polyphosphate
Inventor: FINAN PETER
IPC: D06M23/08
Filed: 2004-01-09
Abstract: Preferably the fire retardant comprises ammonium polyphosphate coated with a melamine formaldehyde resin in an aqueous suspension. Preferably the composition also contains an acrylic binder, a benzalkonium salt preservative, a glycerine humectant, and xanthan gum and colloidal magnesium/lithium silicate thickeners. Preferably the fabric is heated after the composition has been applied. The composition is used to coat upholstery fabrics including curtains, awnings, window blinds, carpets, rugs, chair covers and sofa covers, especially those comprising cellulose base fibres, in particular cotton.
Patent GB-2402970-A (GB)
Title: Oil supply system for an i.c. engine having a variable camshaft timing (VCT) device
Inventor: BARBER EVA
IPC: F01L1/344
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: An oil system for supplying and controlling oil flow in an internal combustion engine having a variable camshaft timing (VCT) device 96, comprises a pressurized oil supply 26 providing lubricating oil to the engine and the variable cam timing device 96 and an oil circuit connecting the oil supply 26 with the VCT 96 and a main oil gallery 38 of the engine via a valve apparatus 200. The valve apparatus 200 responds to oil pressure near the outlet of the oil supply 26 so that oil flows to the main oil gallery 38 when oil pressure is above a predetermined pressure but, when the VCT 96 requests oil flow, the oil pressure in the system drops and, if the pressure drops below a predetermined pressure, the valve apparatus 200 causes a reduction in oil flow to the main gallery 38.
Patent GB-2412386-A (GB)
Title: Transition piece for ridge tiles
Inventor: GOEDL FRITZ
IPC: E04D1/34
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A transition piece 1, for sealing a gap between adjacent ridge tiles on a roof, comprises a rib 3 extending upwards from a body 2, which at least partially fills the gap, and a plurality of tile retaining elements 4 which protrude laterally on both sides of the rib 3. The body 2 preferably has a circular arcuate shape. Preferably the rib is centrally positioned on the body 2 and has the same shape. Two identical retaining elements 4a, 4b may be provided, preferably positioned symmetrically about the body 2. A spacer (5, fig 2) may space the retaining elements 4 from the rib 3. The body 2 may have water drainage channels 6 provided on each side of the rib 3.
Patent GB-2398242-A (GB)
Title: Bacillus anthracis strain
Inventor: MOCK MICH LE
IPC: A61K39/07
Filed: 2000-09-08
Abstract: The Bacillus anthracis strain RPLC2 is provided. This strain comprises mutations which inactivate the lethal factor (LF) and edematogenic factor (EF) proteins, and is useful in the preparations of vaccines against anthrax. Antibodies directed against spores derived from B. anthracis strains carrying mutations in genes encoding proteins responsible for a toxic effect, or B. anthracis strains lacking at least one of the the pXO1 or pXO2 plasmids, may be used for passive immunizations. Purified antigenic preparations comprising one or more exoantigens of B. anthracis are provided, together with antibodies directed against them.
Patent GB-2404031-A (GB)
Title: A variable area flow meter
Inventor: OSKOUEI EASA TAHERI
IPC: F04B17/00
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A variable area flow meter comprises a body portion 1 having a fluid inlet 2, a fluid outlet 3, a channel 4 and defining a fixed boundary 10a between the channel 4 and fluid outlet 3, there being a fluid flow path between the fluid inlet 2 and fluid outlet 3. A piston 5 is arranged within the channel 4 and is longitudinally displaceable by the flow of fluid. The cross-sectional area of the portion of the fluid flow path is variably determined by the structural shape of the piston 5 and instantaneous location of the piston 5 relative to the fixed boundary 10a. The longitudinal displacement of the piston 5 in the direction of the fluid flow and consequently the cross-sectional area of the portion of the fluid flow path are directly dependent on the volumetric flow rate of the fluid.
Patent GB-2403169-A (GB)
Title: Automated cleansing sprayer
Inventor: LINSTEDT BRIAN K
IPC: B05B3/06
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: An automated sprayer (20) for spraying the walls of a bath and shower enclosure with a cleanser has a housing that can be mounted inside the shower enclosure and that defines a tray (22) in which an inverted bottle (48) of cleanser is stored. The bottom of the tray (22) has a tube extending downwardly along a longitudinal axis through which the cleanser can pass. A motorized head (26) disposed beneath the tube can be rotated about an axis for metering cleanser from the bottle (48) and spraying cleanser outward. The sprayer (20) includes timer circuitry that delays commencement of a spray for a set time and automatically stops spraying after a predetermined period. The sprayer (20) can be used without need for an external water supply.
Patent GB-2419670-A (GB)
Title: A strain gauge measuring circuit
Inventor: STEVENS ROBIN TERENCE ALBERT
IPC: G01L1/22
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a strain gauge measurement circuit to overcome the disadvantages of the Wheatstone bridge circuit. The invention is a strain gauge measuring circuit comprising a stabilized voltage supply Vg connected across one or more sets of strain gauges connected in series R1 and R2, R3 and R4, and Rn to the nth, with their junctions connected to a voltage source Vs which is varied until no current flows to or from the voltage source Vs, with the voltage source Vs remaining constant if one or more of the strain gauges are active then the total change in current through the strain gauges is equal to the current flowing to or from the voltage source Vs. The sensing current is linear even for large changes of the strain gauge resistance, simple, provides a large signal output and can function with precision with only a few components.
Patent GB-2419627-A (GB)
Title: Variable volume sub-sea storage facility
Inventor: BONE DAVID
IPC: B65D88/00
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A sub-sea storage facility has a foundation structure 1, a cover support device 2, and a cover 3. A fluid pipeline 4 is routed through holes in the foundation structure 1 and the cover support device 2, into the cover 3, such that the cover 3 can be raised by fluid pressure from the fluid pipeline 4. The cover 3 is fitted with watertight seals 6. Vertical motion of the cover 3 can be limited by metal stops 7. The storage facility may also be used in conjunction with a wind or current turbine to store LNG, hydrogen, or fresh water. The sliding cover allows the volume of the storage facility to be varied to eliminate the need for voids in the storage space.
Patent GB-2412432-A (GB)
Title: Method for measuring and calibrating measurements using optical fiber distributed sensor
Inventor: YAMATE TSUTOMU
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: Methods for calibrating and making measurements using fiber optic sensors are disclosed using backscattered wave-lengths and independent sensors. The disclosure sets outs methods applicable with fiber optic sensors either in a deployed in a loop and in a linear configuration and useful for measurements including temperature.
Patent GB-2409189-A (GB)
Title: Transport apparatus for printing plates
Inventor: BEHRENS GUNNAR
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and an apparatus for the handling of printing plates (6, 7), in particular in the field of an imaging device (14) for imaging the printing plates (6, 7). Printing plates (6, 7) are moved from a first process station (11-16) to a second process station (11-16) by means of a printing plate receptacle (1), wherein the process stations (11-16) are all arranged around a centre shaft (4) on a cylinder shell surface (10) and can all be opened by the printing plate receptacle (1) as with a distributor for input or output. An apparatus for handling printing plates (6, 7) is proposed, with a printing plate receptacle (1) including receiving decks (2, 3) for printing plates (6, 7) which are parallel, coupled together and pivotable about a common rotary shaft (4), which printing plate receptacle (1) is located in the area around the process stations (11-16) and suitable for transporting at least one printing plate (6, 7) from a first process station (11-16) to a second process station (11-16). Thus different types of printing plate can be handled both manually, automatically or partly automatically in a less complex structure.
Patent GB-2420327-A (GB)
Title: A system for secure parking of vehicles
Inventor: KEIZNER REVVEN
IPC: B62H3/00
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: A system for secure parking of vehicles comprising a parking control unit 1 controlling one or more parking device locking units 2. Each locking unit 2 comprises a lock 23 for securing a vehicle to the locking unit and means for securing the locking unit to the ground. The control unit comprises means for accepting a payment, means for keeping track of time and means for receiving input from a user, and means for activating and deactivating each of the locking units responsive to an input from a vehicle's owner. A method for secure parking of vehicles comprising: a. Payment for parking by the user; b. Activate lock; c. User identification when he/she returns and claim back their vehicle; d. Compute payment due; e. Check if Overtime; f. Demand additional payment; g. Deactivate (open) lock to release vehicle.
Patent GB-2421096-A (GB)
Title: Determining a memory allocation algorithm in dependence on a memory allocation pattern for a process
Inventor: PURUSHOTHAMAN JAYADEEP
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: A method of allocating memory for a computer process, comprising the steps of determining a memory allocation pattern for the computer process, and determining (eg by selection) a memory allocation algorithm based on the memory allocation pattern, whereby to facilitate allocation of memory for the computer process.
Patent GB-2410082-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining characteristics of particles in a fluid sample
Inventor: BORDELON MICHAEL H
IPC: G01N15/02
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: A system for determining a parameter of interest of at least one particle in a sample of fluid obtained from an earth formation (e.g. asphaltene particles in crude oil) comprises a view cell 11 containing at least a portion of the sample and at least one window 42, 47 for viewing the sample. A light source illuminates the sample. An imaging system 32 captures at least one image of the illuminated sample. A program executing a set of instructions on a computer analyses the at least one image and generates an output related to at least one parameter of interest of the at least one particle in the sample. Images may be captured for a number of different values of sample fluid pressure in order to determine changes in the parameter as a function of pressure. The determined parameter may be particle size, particle shape, particle size distribution or number of particles.
Patent GB-2422761-A (GB)
Title: Line tension rig clip
Inventor: VICARY DAVID
IPC: A01K91/03
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: The clip comprises a closed loop 3 a straight section 2 and an open loop with angled return 1. In use a fishing line is passed through loop 3 and through a swivel 4, or like device, which is also threaded onto the clip. The line is then wound around the straight section of the clip and through open loop 2. When tension is applied to the line the swivel is held in position.
Patent GB-2424262-A (GB)
Title: A retractable cross wire
Inventor: CASTLE DAVID THOMAS
IPC: F41G1/46
Filed: 2005-03-16
Abstract: A method, and a device for performing the method, of producing a cross wire across an aperture 1, such that it may be easily deployed and retracted. The cross wire comprises one or more flexible cords 4 or wires under tension which are attached to a ring 3 surrounding the aperture 1, and is produced when the cords 4 are fed out from retracting devices 5 as the ring 3 is rotated by rotary actuator 6. When the ring 3 reaches the desired orientation, it is stopped by means of a physical stop or limit switch 7. It may then be retracted again by a further rotation of the ring 3 and the retracting devices 5 take in the slack in the cords 4. The cross wire may be used as cross hairs for aligning a beam of electromagnetic radiation, such as a laser.
Patent GB-2410175-A (GB)
Title: Cup with vented bottom
Inventor: CLARK JOSEPH MARTIN
IPC: B65D47/06
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A container such as a spill-proof cup 10 has venting means 48 to admit air into it when a vacuum is created such as by drinking therefrom. The venting means are formed in a flexible elastomeric membrane 46 integrally formed (eg co-moulded) with the lower end of the container. The membrane may embrace an inwardly extending flange 34 of the bottom of the cup. The venting means 48 may comprise a circular pattern of resealable apertures serving as a pressure-actuated one-way valve. The cup body 10 may be of polypropylene and the membrane of thermoplastic elastomer. The cup may have a removable lid 24 with a drinking spout 26.
Patent GB-2417683-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic comprising non-UV absorbing micronised particles for enhancing UV absorbers.
Inventor: MUELLER STEFAN
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: The invention relates to the finding that micronised insoluble or sparingly soluble organic or inorganic compounds dispersed in either the oil phase or water phase of a cosmetic or dermatological composition can enhance the effects of UV filtering compound. Preferably the micronised substance is bifringent having an average refraction index of n=1 to 2.5 and   W  n=0.0001 to 0.8n.
Patent GB-2429654-A (GB)
Title: Skate with length adjustable sole plate
Inventor: LIN HENKEL
IPC: A63C17/26
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A skate with an adjustable sole plate comprises sole plate 10 with front and rear bodies 40, 50. Rear body 50 has a bracket 500 mounted on the bottom, which includes baseplate 310 with at least one key 312 having transverse locking holes 313. Front body 40 has a keyway 41 provided in the bottom for sliding engagement with key 312, a side recess (43, fig. 2) communicating with keyway 41, and a cavity (442, fig. 2) aligned with the recess. Locking element 44, mounted within the recess and cavity, has a press-button 445 and a lip (4454, fig. 2) which bears against shoulder (4442, fig. 2) provided on a spring-loaded bolt (4441, fig. 2) located within the cavity. By pushing button 445, the bolt moves between a first position in which it protrudes through the wall of the cavity and engages with holes 313 to lock the front and rear bodies, and a second position in which it is spaced from holes 313, thus allowing relative sliding movement of the bodies. The front and rear bodies are also connected via connector 46 which passes through locking hole 311 in baseplate 310 and corresponding longitudinal slot 42 in front body 40.
Patent GB-2431607-A (GB)
Title: Pipe cutter with retractable cutting tip
Inventor: BULLIVANT ROGER ALFRED
IPC: B26B27/00
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: The cutter includes at least one cutting tip 68 and releasable means for holding 20 the apparatus in place. Each culling tip 68 can be selectively advanced or retracted by a deployment arrangement 22 located outside the tube. Preferably the holding means 20 include a resilient ring 50 that is deformed when it is pressed between screw clamps 44A, 44B. Preferably each cutting tip 68 is pivoted 64 into position or moved by a cam 72. Preferably the tips are steel, tungsten carbide or diamond. The cutter forms holes in a bore 12 wall 18 from the inside.
Patent GB-2424776-A (GB)
Title: A mobile phone CDMA radio transmitter with a low power bypass transmit path
Inventor: FRANK MICHAEL LOUIS
IPC: H03F3/72
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: When the CDMA mobile phone is close to the base station the transmit signal from 12 passes through high isolation switch 14 to the receive end of the lambda/4 phase shifter 26 in the duplexer 20a, 20b, 26 without amplification or with low amplification (figure 4). The transmit signal then passes through the phase shifter 26 to the antenna. The radio signal received by the antenna is strong, and a sufficient level of received signal passes through low isolation switch 32 even though it is turned off to prevent shorting of the transmit signal by the receiver duplexer filter 20b. None of the switches are subject to high RF levels when off, so distortion due to unwanted partial conduction of the switches is eliminated. Shutdown of the power amplifier extends talk time.
Patent GB-2424644-A (GB)
Title: Method of suppressing foam formation during glass manufacture
Inventor: SMITH IAN HEATON
IPC: C03C1/00
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A method of manufacturing glass comprising supplying batch ingredients to a glass-melting furnace 10, where said ingredients form molten glass 13, supplying a metal compound to the molten glass, thereby reducing or eliminating a foam layer which is liable to develop on the surface of the molten glass as melting occurs, wherein the metal compound includes a metal chosen from the group containing molybdenum, tungsten and zirconium. The metal compound may be supplied in a solution, a slurry, as a vapour, by spraying into the furnace atmosphere directly above the molten glass (preferably using spraying nozzles), by addition to the batch ingredients or by bubbling into the molten glass. The metal compound may be un-reacted, or part of a reaction intermediate or reaction product as it contacts the molten glass.
Patent GB-2426401-A (GB)
Title: Handling scalable media data
Inventor: BOLTZ MARCO
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for handling scalable medial data 59 which exist in the form of sequences. In each case one sequence is allocated to at least one partial datum 63, 65, 67 under consideration of certain parameters. Partial data are managed in accordance with the parameters and at least one partial datum is transmitted to a receiver 69, 71, 73 in dependence upon at least one parameter.
Patent GB-2437567-A (GB)
Title: Compact and efficient broadband built-in antenna
Inventor: SHACHAR AVIV
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: An antenna comprises a first member 307, 315 with a first conductive surface 311 which radiates RF signals when in use and a second member 301 with a second conductive surface 303 which provides a ground plane when in use. The first and second conductive surfaces 311, 303 are electrically connected to one another and the first conductive surface 311 is at an angle relative to that of the second conductive surface 303. The first conductive surface 311, 600 includes first and second regions 601, 603 separated by a non-conductive slot 621 which includes a portion 629 with a tapering gap. The conductive surfaces 311, 303 may be formed on respective substrates and the slot 621 in the first conductive surface may divide the surface into two separate regions 601, 603. The first conductive surface 311 and its associated substrate may include wing shaped portions 605, 607 formed at the edge of the said surface which is furthest away from the ground plane 303. A further radiating element 313 may be placed on the side of the antenna and various shaping and connection features of the antenna are also described. The antenna may provide a compact, efficient, broadband antenna which can be placed close to other electronic components. The antenna may be used in RF communication devices.