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Patent GB-2413057-A (GB)
Title: Briefs
Inventor: MCMAHON DAVID PAUL
IPC: A41B9/00
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: A brief (1) comprises a frame (4), the frame comprising an anterior portion (4b, 4c) which is dimensioned to substantially cover the pubis region and further comprising a posterior portion (4a) of substantially elongate form which is adapted to extend adjacent the crotch and adjacent the cleavage between the buttocks, the frame being formed of a resilient material and in use the brief is held in position on a wearer by way of a spring-biased gripping action of the frame, the frame being provided with a removable sleeve (3) which extends over the posterior portion and further being provided with a removable outer cover (10) which is positioned onto the posterior and anterior portions of the brief.
Patent GB-2413846-A (GB)
Title: Method for locating a light source relative to optics in an optical mouse
Inventor: LEE SAI-MUN
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: An optical tracking assembly (Fig 4, 100) for an optical mouse includes a light source 108, an optical sensor chip 102 and an integral optics assembly 106. The integral optics assembly includes lenses 162, 164, 166, 168 and alignment features 144,142 receiving the light source. The alignment features 144, 142 center the light source to the lenses and control a distance the light source is placed away from a navigation surface 129 that reflects light onto the optical sensor chip. The lenses may include (1) collimating lenses 162, 164 for collimating light from the light source along a first optical axis 146 to the navigation surface, and (2) imaging lenses 166, 168 for imaging reflected light from the navigation surface along a second optical axis 170 to the optical sensor chip.
Patent GB-2427143-A (GB)
Title: Curved dental elevator or luxator.
Inventor: KHAN-SULLMAN RUSSELL
IPC: A61C3/14
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: A Curved Dental Elevator (or Luxating instrument) comprising a handle 2, an active elevating (or luxating component 1) with a tip end and a rear end, a rigid connecting member 3,4,5,6 rigidly interconnecting the handle and the elevating component, with at least one bend 4 incorporated in the connecting member, and characterised, firstly, in that the plane containing the active part/surface of the elevating component is different, and at an angle to, the plane containing the longitudinal axes of both the handle and the connecting member, and secondly, the elevating component and that part of the connecting member that exists between the rear end of the elevating component and the first bend (i.e. the bend in the connecting member closest to the elevating component) share the same longitudinal axis.
Patent GB-2427881-A (GB)
Title: Support arrangement for casting foundation raft
Inventor: KISS PAUL
IPC: E02D27/02
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: A support arrangement for use with a foundation raft 23 of settable material such as concrete comprises a base member 12, a support member 11 arranged at substantially 90 degrees to the base member and adapted to abut the concrete in use, and a cavity forming member 30 which with the base 12 and support 11 forms a cavity into which concrete can be placed, and a plurality of support ties 15 connected to the base member and extending from one side of the support 11 to the other and engaging the raft 23. After casting concrete a tied skirt of concrete 34 remains for supporting brickwork 40. An apertured cover may connect the top of member 40 to support 11, which may be apertured for passage of concrete (Fig 7, not shown); in an alternative version, (Fig 8, not shown) a stepped former temporarily attached to the ties 15 lies outside the raft 23 and the skirt 34 and can be removed after the concrete has set.
Patent GB-2429926-A (GB)
Title: Light-emitting golf ball
Inventor: LIAO CHIN-WEI
IPC: A63B37/02
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A golf ball with a light-emitting module and a control mechanism is proposed in the present invention. The golf ball has a light-permeable inner shelf 1 for packaging a light-emitting module. The light-emitting module 2 includes a timer 23, a battery set 25, and a vibration-sensing switch 24. The timer keeps the light-emitting component emitting light constantly until the period set by the timer expires. The battery set includes a first battery and a second battery. The vibration-sensing switch makes the first battery provide battery power for the timer after sensing vibration. After the timer obtains battery power, the timer makes the first battery and the second battery provide battery power constantly for the light-emitting component until the period set by the timer expires.
Patent GB-2420242-A (GB)
Title: Surveillance system
Inventor: BUBB PETER
IPC: A01K31/14
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: A surveillance system for monitoring activity in a bird nesting box comprises a camera, a transmitter for transmitting images from the camera to a receiver, a motion sensor and a controller. In order to make it possible for battery operation, the system has a power saving mode in which the controller is programmed to communicate periodically with the motion sensor and to activate the camera and transmitter when the motion sensor signals that movement of an object is detected and to deactivate the camera and transmitter when the motion sensor signals that no movement is detected. A lighting system also adapted to reduce power consumption is described along with a housing system and a data compression system for use in the surveillance system.
Patent GB-2421372-A (GB)
Title: Arc detection from the ratio of voltage and current
Inventor: BANKE BORIS
IPC: G01R27/16
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: Arc faults are detected in a circuit supplying a load 105 by simultaneously measuring current and voltage and calculating a ratio between them. When the ratio between the current and voltage values exceeds a threshold a detection signal Z(k) is generated to indicate that arcing has been detected. The ratio may comprise either the voltage divided by current to give a resistance value, or current divided by voltage giving a conductance value. Arcing may be evaluated depending on a permissible frequency of occurrence of detection signals Z(k) by incrementing a counter 116 on arc detection, that is decremented in pre-defined time intervals, such as a predetermined quantity of AC half-waves. Voltage and current signals may be measured using analogue to digital converters 106,107 and digital pre-processing of these signals may include offset balancing, low-pass filtering, phase compensation, holding, and finding absolute values. Division and evaluation may be carried out in an ASIC or a FPGA. Arc fault detection may be used to interrupt a supply 101 using switch 102, and may be applied to circuits that consume relatively constant power, such as heating loads on aircraft.
Patent GB-2434098-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of an inhalable dry powder formulation
Inventor: EBER MARCUS
IPC: A61P11/00
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A process for preparing dry powder formulations for inhalation. The process comprises mixing one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients with one or more ternary agents and then admixing carrier particles.
Patent GB-2434719-A (GB)
Title: Group calls in a cellular communications system
Inventor: CHATER-LEA DAVID JOHN
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A cellular communication system (100) includes a plurality of mobile stations (109, 111) and a system infrastructure (103, 157) operable to support communications between the mobile stations, the infrastructure being organized in a plurality of cells such that each of the mobile stations is served by a selected one of the cells, wherein each of the mobile stations is operable to select for service for group communications with a pre-defined group of the mobile stations a cell which is in a list of preferred cells (HLA) selected by the infrastructure according to a distribution of mobile stations of the group among cells serviced by the infrastructure, wherein a processor (161) of the infrastructure is operable dynamically to update the list of preferred cells according to current system conditions and to notify mobile stations of the group of the updated list. Updates occur when a mobile station of the group has been unable to receive service from a cell in the preferred list and is receiving service from a cell not on the list, the update thereby including that cell in the updated list.
Patent GB-2438373-A (GB)
Title: Uterine dilator set
Inventor: TAHA ABDELFATTAH AMIN
IPC: A61M29/00
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A set of ten double-ended uterine dilators, each end composed of two successive sizes with a gradual size increase between them for smooth action. The sizes start at 1 millimetre and increase successively by 1 millimetre each and each end starts with a size similar to the previous one. The dilators may be provided with or without guards. The dilators may be used to gradually stretch the uterine cervix to perform intrauterine operations.
Patent GB-2427051-A (GB)
Title: System for communicating with available users
Inventor: AUTY NEIL
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: A system and method of facilitating communication between one person or entity and another is disclosed. The system includes a central data processing unit and associated memory 1, a telecommunications network 2 and a plurality of users 5, 6, 7, 8, the plurality of users having a user telecommunications means suitable for communication with the telecommunications network 2. Users provide time dependent information via their telecommunication means and telecommunications network 2 to the central data processing unit and associated memory. The information is searchable and viewable by other users, who may in turn decide to contact the previously mentioned users in dependence on the information they have provided. The information may relate to a user's availability to be contacted during a particular period, or may be the user's availability to be in a particular location at a particular time. The invention maybe used to recruit workers for certain shifts.
Patent GB-2428201-A (GB)
Title: Tracheostomy instrument
Inventor: TEBBUTT ADAM
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: A tracheostomy instrument for use in a blunt dissection technique has an inner needle 1 within an outer sleeve 2 that is urged rearwardly by a spring 3. A releasable catch 17, with tooth 40 that engages in window 33, enables the needle 21 to be removed from the sleeve 2 after penetration of the trachea. The sleeve 2 has a flexible lead portion 21 extending to a tapering portion 23 at its patient end that is used to dilate the opening into the trachea after removal of the needle 1.
Patent GB-2441106-A (GB)
Title: Curtain rod assembly with lights
Inventor: CHEN YU-HSIU
IPC: A47H1/022
Filed: 2006-08-25
Abstract: A curtain rod assembly 1 includes an inner tube 2 retractably inserted in an outer tube 3, and a first light source 22 is connected with a first cap 21 on an end of the inner tube 2. The outer tube 3 has a second cap 210 connected to an end thereof and a second light source 220 is connected to the second cap 210. A locking sleeve 4 is located between the inner and outer tubes 2, 3 so as to secure the inner tube 2 relative to the outer tube 3. A first wire 20 extends through the inner tube 2 and connected between the first and second light sources 22, 220. The second cap 210 is electrically connected with a plug via a second wire 30 so as to provide electric power to activate the first and second light sources 22, 220.
Patent GB-2446370-A (GB)
Title: Shower waste pump and supply control
Inventor: STIMPSON ROBERT
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: Shower apparatus is provided for preventing flooding of a shower floor area, the apparatus comprises : a shower unit which has a water inlet connectable to a water supply, and a shower head for the discharge of shower water; a waste-water outlet for the discharge of run-off shower water to a drain; an electrically-operable waste-water shower pump in liquid communication with the waste-water outlet for pumping the run-off shower water to the drain; and a controller for controlling a condition of the water inlet of the shower unit based on a flow-rate of water through the shower pump. The controller includes a water-flow control valve in liquid-communication with the water inlet of the shower unit, water-flow sensing means at or downstream of the waste-water outlet for sensing water, and a control circuit which operates the valve to isolate the shower unit from the water supply when the water-flow sensing means senses low or zero flow through the pump.
Patent GB-2436976-A (GB)
Title: Arrays and design thereof where probe abundance is varied in predetermined manner
Inventor: CORSON JOHN F
IPC: G16B25/30
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A method for designing an array (12) is provided. This method includes grouping probes into a plurality of ranked groups of probes, designing an array (12) comprising the ranked groups of probes, wherein the array (12) contains more replicates of probes in a higher ranked group as compared to probes of a lower ranked group. The groups of probes are ranked either arbitrarily or using experimental data, location, function or expression and the number of probes are determined by the abundance of target for the probe in a sample. A computer readable media and a computer executable method are used for designing or fabricating the array. The resulting array is used for analysis of samples by evaluating binding to the probes.
Patent GB-2448747-A (GB)
Title: Antenna device with crenellated groundplane
Inventor: HARPER MARC
IPC: H01Q13/08
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: An antenna device having a dielectric substrate (3) with upper and lower surfaces, an ultra wide band (UWB) conductive radiating component (1) formed on the upper surface and provided with a feed line (2), and an electrically-conductive ground plane (4) formed on the lower surface and extending at least partially across a width of the lower surface of substrate underneath the feed line on the upper surface but not underneath the radiating component on the upper surface. The ground plane (4) has an edge (5) facing towards the radiating component, the edge being crenellated (7) or castellated.
Patent GB-2436504-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic logging-while-drilling tools having a hexapole source configuration and associated logging methods
Inventor: GEERTIS THEODORUS W
IPC: G01V1/44
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: Multipole acoustic logging-while-drilling (LWD) tools and associated methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the disclosed acoustic LWD tool comprises a transmitter array and at least one receiver array. The transmitter array generates acoustic waves with an excitation pattern having a cutoff frequency greater than about 3 kHz. The receiver array is spaced apart from the transmitter array and is configured to detect said acoustic waves. Some of the disclosed method embodiments comprise: generating multipole acoustic waves in a fluid-filled borehole using an excitation pattern with a cutoff frequency greater than about 3 kHz; selectively detecting acoustic waves that propagate with said excitation pattern; and determining an acoustic shear wave slowness for a formation penetrated by the borehole.
Patent GB-2441469-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for practicing golf ball putting
Inventor: DYKE PETER F VAN
IPC: A63D1/00
Filed: 2006-06-01
Abstract: A carpet putting surface (1) having a longitudinal length longer than its lateral width and comprising an predetermined putting location marking (2), and a plurality of substantially "V" shaped markings placed apart from the predetermined putting location marking (2), with each substantially "V" shaped marking having the open end of the "V" closer to the predetermined putting location marking (2) than the closed end of the "V". An apparatus for practicing golf ball putting comprising a carriage (13) having a spool (12) of carpet putting surface (1) and a retriever (34) is also disclosed, and adapted for use on a bowling alley lane (22).
Patent GB-2460473-A (GB)
Title: An electronic teaching system incorporating an array of magnets in an insulating baseboard
Inventor: DUNN STEWART
IPC: A63H33/04
Filed: 2008-05-31
Abstract: An electronic circuit building kit includes an insulating baseboard 1 containing a number of magnets 2 arranged in regular pattern and a plurality of component holders 3. The component holders 3 include ferromagnetic eyelet cores 5 and electronic components 4 and the holders 3 align themselves with the magnets 2 embedded in the baseboard 1, which hold the holders 3 in place and preferably also ferromagnetic rods 8 positioned on top of the eyelet cores 5. To ensure the ferromagnetic rods 8 remain in place, connection guides 6 may be used to help prevent them being displaced from the eyelet cores 5. A circuit is completed when electricity flows through the component holder(s) 3 and ferromagnetic rods 8. Electricity can also flow down through the eyelets cores 5 to the magnets 2 in the insulating baseboard 1 and thus to other component holders 3 or circuits mounted on the other side of the insulating baseboard 1. The invention also allows for non friction vertical connections to be made by means of connecting wires 9 having ferromagnetic ends and which are held in place within the hollow part of the eyelet core 5 by magnetism. Symbols 7 are preferably included on the component holders 3 to indicate the component 4 in the holder.
Patent GB-2453242-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible play yard and bassinet assembly combination
Inventor: BURNS STEPHEN R
IPC: A47D7/00
Filed: 2008-09-25
Abstract: A collapsible play yard and bassinet assembly combination comprises upper horizontal frame members that define an upper perimeter of the play yard and lower horizontal frame members which define a floor of the play yard. The floor (207) of the play yard has a release mechanism 250 which, when engaged, collapses the lower horizontal frame members. The bassinet assembly 100 has a floor 102 and one or more side walls (108) that have an upper perimeter, where the upper perimeter is adapted for securing adjacent the upper perimeter of the play yard. The floor 102 of the bassinet assembly also defines an opening 160 that allows a user to reach through the opening to access and engage the release mechanism 250 without removing the bassinet assembly from the play yard. The bassinet further comprises a hatch 165 securable over the opening attached by hook and loop fastenings. The bassinet may be attached to the play yard by zip fastenings, in addition to buckles, snap fixings or hooks. The release mechanism may comprise a handle, button, or strap.
Patent GB-2464479-A (GB)
Title: A gyroscopic transmission for variably transferring torque
Inventor: SNELL REGINALD JOHN VICTOR
IPC: F16H33/08
Filed: 2008-10-15
Abstract: A gyroscopic transmission comprises a flywheel 18 rotatably mounted to an inner gimbal 20 and coupled to an electric motor that is controllable in order to control a speed of rotation of the flywheel. The inner gimbal 20 is rotatably mounted to an outer gimbal 22 which is driven by an input shaft 12. Bevel gear 24 is rigidly attached the inner gimbal 20 and meshes with bevel gear 26 fixed to an output shaft 14 that has an axis which is coincident with an axis of the input shaft 12. In operation sinusoidal torque is applied to the output shaft 14 and as a consequence a torque rectifying unit 40 is provided. The torque rectifying unit 40 comprises a pair of one-way clutches 44, 45 each having gears 43, 41 which mesh with gears 46, 48 and 50 so as to form a gear train. A multi-flywheel arrangement having multiple bevel gears may be provided (fig 5) and the transmission may be used in an AC rail traction drive with regenerative braking (fig 6). In another embodiment a rocking to and fro type transmission (fig 7) for use in, for example, earth moving vehicles or fork lifts is provided.
Patent GB-2451985-A (GB)
Title: Sepsis detection microarray
Inventor: TURNER CARRIE JANE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: The invention relates to the early detection of sepsis and the use of particular sets of biomarkers. Combinations of biomarkers representing changes in expression levels of specific genes are provided and, in particular, the use of microarrays to detect such changes of expression and to provide early diagnostic information is provided.
Patent GB-2472822-A (GB)
Title: A method of administering herbicide to a plant and a herbicide composition
Inventor: RICHARDS IVOR
IPC: A01G7/06
Filed: 2009-08-20
Abstract: A method of delivering herbicide to a plant12comprises the steps of providing an opening15in the stem of a plant, the stem comprising a tubular portion with a cavity therein and inserting a consumable delivery means containing herbicide2into the opening in the stem15. The herbicide may be in solid form, granulated, or in the form of a tablet. The delivery means may be a water soluble capsule which may be made of a gelatinous material. Also disclosed is a herbicide composition for delivery to a plant, the herbicide comprising a dye. The plant to which the herbicide is delivered may be Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica).
Patent GB-2463789-A (GB)
Title: Retractable button on portable device suitable for attachment to belt clip
Inventor: WOOLLER TIMOTHY DUNCAN
IPC: A45F5/02
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: A portable device 2 is disclosed with a fastening member or button 3 for attaching the portable device to, for example, a belt clip (4, Fig. 3). The fastening member is pivotally arranged in the casing of the portable device so that in an operative position a part of the fastening member extends outwardly from the casing of the portable device (Fig. 1c), but when rotated into a stowed position (Fig. 1d) it extends inwardly into a housing, giving the casing an even, flush exterior.
Patent GB-2474031-A (GB)
Title: Portable structure for providing temporary protection from environmental conditions
Inventor: MANIFOLD CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: A01K97/00
Filed: 2009-10-01
Abstract: The portable structure, for particular use when angling, comprises a sheet supported by a number of support arms 104A-I, each of which is secured to a mounting block 103 that comprises first 203 and second 303 parts connected by a hinge 301. A lever 302 is attached to the mounting block and is movable between a stored and an operable position. The lever is used to erect the structure by moving the first part and second part of the mounting block relative to one another about the hinge. The lever may be pivotally attached to notched sockets 309 on the mounting or attached by a tether and be retained on a support arm when the structure is erect. The sheet may be waterproof. A method of erecting the structure is also included.
Patent GB-2472878-A (GB)
Title: Power saver lead
Inventor: CAPON SIMON
IPC: H01R13/717
Filed: 2009-10-20
Abstract: An automotive lead that attaches to the vehicle's OBD2 / EOBD diagnostic socket by means of a corresponding plug A and connects to a remote power supply (such as another battery or jump pack) by the use of colour coded crocodile clips D, E. This then allows the vehicle's battery to be disconnected without losing any of the memory settings within the vehicle's electronic circuits. The lead may include a diode 3 to protect against connection with the wrong polarity, a yellow LED 2 to confirm that the vehicle's wiring is in order and a green LED 5 to show that the external source has been correctly connected. A 5A fuse 7 may also be included.