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Patent GB-2433525-A (GB)
Title: Polycrystalline ultra-hard material with microstructure substantially free of catalyst material eruptions
Inventor: FANG YI
IPC: C01B31/06
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: Polycrystalline ultra-hard materials and compacts comprise an ultra-hard material body having a polycrystalline matrix of bonded together ultra-hard particles, e.g., diamond crystals 12, and a catalyst material 14 disposed in interstitial regions within the polycrystalline matrix. The material microstructure is substantially free of localized concentrations 24, regions or volumes of the catalyst material or other substrate constituents such as that shown in the prior art figure 3. The body includes a region extending a depth from a body working surface and that is substantially free of the catalyst material and where said depth is greater than 15 micrometers. The compact is produced using a multi-stage HPHT process, e.g., comprising two HPHT process conditions, wherein during a first stage HPHT process the catalyst material is melted and only partially infiltrates the precursor ultra-hard material, and during a second stage, which is hotter than the first, further catalyst material infiltrates the precursor ultra-hard material to produce a fully sintered compact.
Patent GB-2434679-A (GB)
Title: Graphical representation of mark-up language in document generation system master document
Inventor: VASEY PHILIP EDGAR
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: A master document used in a document generation system comprising portions (9) of document content expressed in mark-up language is analysed (11), and a graphical representation of the mark-up is generated and displayed (13). The logical and conditional relationship of document content can thus be understood by an unskilled user. The graphical representation may comprise a tabular representation denoting rules which determine the conditions under which portions of conditional document content may be selected for inclusion in a customised document e.g. a web-based dynamic questionnaire. The graphical representation may be modified (15) by the user, e.g. by selecting or deselecting content, or by altering the rules governing the inclusion of content. Changes to portions of the graphical representation of the master document may then be transferred to the corresponding portions of the mark-up in the master document (17), enabling an unskilled user to edit the master document mark-up.
Patent GB-2436882-A (GB)
Title: Distributing a timing reference over a communications bus
Inventor: TRAVIS CHRISTOPHER JULIAN
IPC: G06F1/08
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: On a communications bus, a relatively low frequency timing reference is distributed by regularly transmitting numbers that represent its instantaneous phase. The method involves dividing a timeline into root superframes, maintaining a root superframe count value, and during each data block, transmitting an encoded number representing the root superframe count value expected at a specific point during one of said data blocks. Preferably, an active framer component maintains a wrapping count of root superframes and, during each block, transmits in encoded form an expected value for the root superframe count at the start of the following block.
Patent GB-2432227-A (GB)
Title: Hinge for micro-mirror devices
Inventor: ISHII FUSAO
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 2005-08-15
Abstract: An improved hinge for a micro-mirror device composed of a conductive doped semiconductor and immune to plastic deformation at typical to extreme temperatures. The hinge is directly connected to the micro-mirror device and facilitates the manufacturing of an optically flat micro-mirror. This eliminates Fraunhofer diffraction due to recesses on the reflective surface of the micromirror. In addition, the hinge is hidden from incoming light thus improving contrast and fill-factor.
Patent GB-2440013-A (GB)
Title: Multi-magnification viewing and aiming scope
Inventor: SZAPIEL STANISLAW
IPC: G02B15/02
Filed: 2006-04-17
Abstract: A multi-magnification viewing and aiming scope includes a first imaging group including an objective lens lying on the optical path and an eyepiece lens lying on the optical path. The first imaging group forms a first image having a first magnification on the optical path at an image location. A second imaging lens group may be controllably inserted into the optical path between at least some elements of the objective lens and the eyepiece lens. Upon insertion of the second imaging lens group into the optical path an optical combination of the first imaging group and the second imaging lens group forms a second image having a second magnification on the optical path at substantially the image location. The insertion may be accomplished by a tumbler mechanism upon which the second imaging lens group is mounted. The tumbler mechanism controllably pivots the second imaging lens group about a tumbler axis perpendicular to the optical path, between inserted and non-inserted positions.
Patent GB-2449447-A (GB)
Title: A mop having a drying attachment
Inventor: JONES ELSIE MARGARET
IPC: A47L13/12
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: A mop comprises a drying attachment 2 that can be used to dry the newly washed floor. The attachment 2 consists of a micro fibre cloth with a drawstring thread 3. The cloth 2 also includes a layer of foam or sponge 5 and a waterproof lining 4. In use the cloth 2 is placed over the mop head and the drawstring 3 pulled tight and secured around the mop handle.
Patent GB-2438518-A (GB)
Title: A device that enlarges a vein using a vacuum ready for insertion of a needle or cannula
Inventor: BAKHTYARI-NEJAD-ESFAHANI ARASH
IPC: A61M5/42
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: A device 10 for facilitating insertion of a needle or a cannula into a vein of a patient, the device 10 comprising means 20 for creating a localised area of reduced pressure at a surface of the patient's skin, so as to facilitate expansion of an underlying part of the vein, and means 26 for enabling insertion of a needle or cannula into the expanded part of the vein. The device 10 may be used as a dressing with adhesive portions 30, 32 that may also secure the needle or cannula to the patient following insertion of the needle or cannula into the vein.
Patent GB-2454535-A (GB)
Title: Puzzle game with different puzzle piece types
Inventor: WOOD NIGEL ROBERT
IPC: A63F9/10
Filed: 2007-11-12
Abstract: A puzzle game, consisting of two or more single or multi-facet (polygonal or polyhedral) puzzle pieces, utilising two or more different puzzle piece types, each puzzle piece type having a two or more facets with three or more edges each edge ascribed with one or more indicia. The indicia are allocated such that when all, or a sub-set, of the puzzle pieces are placed in an unique relative two or three-dimensional positional and rotational configuration, so that the indicia of two or more adjacent puzzle piece(s) match in either two or three-dimensions and that the different puzzle piece types are correctly positioned, a required two or three-dimensional configuration/pattern (large) is obtained. The pieces may have a central indicia also. The indicia can be an alphanumeric character, a solid or broken colour, a pattern consisting of two or more colours, raised dots, one or more shapes/symbols or combinations of these. The puzzle pieces may have attachments allowing them to be joined. The pieces may also have passive or electronic identification to allow the location of the pieces within the completed puzzle to be determined. The puzzle may be implemented electronically via a computer program or the like.
Patent GB-2454750-A (GB)
Title: Tweezers for the safe removal of mucus
Inventor: BANKS DEBRA LOUISE
IPC: A61B17/30
Filed: 2007-11-17
Abstract: A set of nose tweezers for the safe removal of dried mucus comprises a lower end skirt or circular shield, which prevents the tweezers from reaching too far up an infant's nose and causing damage. The ends may be rounded and blunt to avoid damage to the inside of the nose, and may be ridged to facilitate gripping of mucus.
Patent GB-2447716-A (GB)
Title: Upright vacuum cleaner
Inventor: HWANG YUN-SUP
IPC: A47L7/04
Filed: 2007-11-23
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner 10 includes a nozzle unit 100, an inlet 115 formed on a bottom surface of the nozzle unit 100, an injection path 170a disposed near the inlet, a suction motor 130 mounted in the nozzle unit, and a main body 200 attached to the nozzle unit and in fluid communication with the suction motor. The injection path 170a ejects air towards a surface to be cleaned. The suction motor 130 generates a suction force to draw in air and dust through the inlet 115. The main body 200 separates dust from the air using a cyclone arrangement with a centrifugal force, collects the dust, and discharges the air to the nozzle unit 100. The air discharged from the main body 200 flows through the suction motor 130, is ejected from the injection path 170a towards the surface to be cleaned to agitate it, and is then suctioned into the inlet 115 so that a portion of the discharged air circulates within the vacuum cleaner 10.
Patent GB-2456504-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Base Support
Inventor: POWELL BRENT KIRK
IPC: E02D5/80
Filed: 2008-01-12
Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable base support anchor suitable for sheds, summer houses, decking, wendy houses and conservatories. The anchor comprises a helix 3 wrapped around a central support 1, a threaded insert 2 located in the end of the central support and a threaded bar 6 with a receiving plate located in the threaded insert 2. The threaded bar 6 with a receiving plate is screwed into the central column to give vertical adjustability and is preferably secured in place by a locking nut 7. The central support 1 may have a conical point 4 allowing the anchor to be screwed into or out of the ground. A base plate 5 with location holes may be located at the top of the central support 1. The holes allow a separate tool to be used to aid the insertion and removal process.
Patent GB-2458349-A (GB)
Title: A hammer assembly for air or gas powered guns
Inventor: HARPER STEPHEN ASHLEY
IPC: F41B11/68
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: A hammer assembly for air or gas powered guns comprises a cylindrical housing 11 within which a hammer 12 is slideably mounted . The housing 11 is slidably mounted and can move together with or separately to the hammer 12. The assembly absorbs kinetic energy which otherwise would cause more than one release of air or gas in each single operation of the gun.
Patent GB-2453207-A (GB)
Title: Battery assembly comprised of modules including monitoring devices with isolated communication between processors in the monitoring devices
Inventor: NISHINO TAKAYOSHI
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2008-08-29
Abstract: A battery assembly b has series-connected battery subassemblies b1, b2, b3 each having a plurality of batteries, a plurality of monitoring devices mo1, mo2, mo3, and a controller ctl for controlling the charge/discharge of the battery assembly. Each of the monitoring devices includes processor m1, m2, m3 for generating charge/discharge control information based on the states of the battery subassemblies, a power supply unit p1, p2, p3 capable of receiving electric energy from the monitored battery subassembly, a first communication means c11, c21,c31 for performing communication with the lower monitoring device or the controller, a second communication means c12, c22, c32 for performing communication with the upper monitoring device, and an isolating means is1, is2, is3, such as a photo-coupler, provided between the processor and the first and/or second communication means to isolate the processor against a voltage higher than the voltage of the battery subassembly.
Patent GB-2463329-A (GB)
Title: A set top box emulator for Internet Protocol Television (IPTV)
Inventor: JENKIN GERAINT
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2008-12-05
Abstract: A personal computer emulates a set-top box (STB) and television set such that the presentation, content, and quality of service are substantially the same as that available from an STB connected to a conventional TV. The monitor, CPU and disc of the computer are used instead of a TV, STB and VCR respectively, thus eliminating the cost of these devices. The set-top box is emulated by a middleware component and a set of management components, the middleware and management components communicating by a set of interfaces. The management components may comprise a presentation manager, a codec manager and a conditional access manager. The STB emulation program runs on the computer and encapsulates third party middleware appropriate for the delivery system used by the viewer's chosen IPTV service provider.
Patent GB-2466064-A (GB)
Title: Slide mounting for on-board mover to engage trailer tyre
Inventor: SHAW MARK DARREN
IPC: B60K7/00
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: A caravan or trailer mover includes a tube and bar sliding mechanism. The mover assembly uses a tubular bar slider method to place the upper assembly including roller and motor, closer to the tyre, so that a drive roller becomes engaged onto the tyre. The same slider mechanism can also be used to disengage the upper assembly away from the tyre. The lower assembly remains fixed to the underside of the caravan or trailer. A twin cam arrangement also links the upper assembly to the lower assembly and provides means for pushing the upper assembly tube. The invention assists with alignment and efficiency.
Patent GB-2457382-A (GB)
Title: A device which convectively cools a drive train component
Inventor: MEIER ROBERT
IPC: F16H57/04
Filed: 2009-02-13
Abstract: A device for the convective cooling of a drive-train component, e.g. a rare axle differential 1, of a motor vehicle comprises a thin walled shaped flow body 15 having a shell-type formation which provides a gap 17 for passage of air between a shell-type region (16, fig 3) of the flow body 15 and an underside of the rare axle differential 1. When the vehicle is moving, cold ambient air from underbody flow is guided into the gap 17 and consequently deflected by the flow body 15 to a hot region of the differential 1. Air flow enters the gap 17 substantially parallel to the underbody and issues from the gap 17 in a direction of the underbody. The flow body 15 may be fixed to a rare transmission housing part 2 by means of two lower screws 10 which also screws together housing parts 2 and 3.
Patent GB-2469320-A (GB)
Title: A marine vessel having a fluid discharge pipe and means for promoting mixing of discharge
Inventor: YOUNG JOHN DAVID
IPC: B05B1/34
Filed: 2009-04-08
Abstract: A marine vessel comprises a fluid discharge pipe 3 extending through the hull 2 of said vessel for the discharge of fluid into an adjacent body of water 8, wherein means is provided for promoting the mixing of fluid discharged 9 from said pipe with said surrounding body of water. The means for promoting mixing / dispersing may take the form of the shape / curvature 10 of the hull in the region of the discharge pipe outlet. Alternatively, the pipe may comprise a convergence (nozzle) 6 with several apertures possibly defining one substantially annular outlet. Additionally, the pipe may be provided with internal vanes to swirl the fluid. The discharge pipe is ideally connected to an exhaust scrubber of a ship, and the mixing means helps reduce the acidity concentration of the discharged liquid effluent (commonly sea water). An independent claim relates to a pipe possessing features / formations for promoting the mixing of a discharged fluid.
Patent GB-2460938-A (GB)
Title: Flexible chair with stacking capability
Inventor: HIGGS THOMAS OLIVER DUNCAN
IPC: A47C3/021
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: There is provided a chair 101 comprising: a seating portion 102 for occupation; a base portion 103 for location upon a support surface; and a connecting portion 104 connectedly extending between the seating portion 102 and the base portion 103. The connecting portion 104 is configured to provide a degree of freedom of the position of the seating portion 101 relative to the base portion 103, such that said seating portion 102 is movable between a default unloaded position relative to the base portion 103 and each of a plurality of available loaded positions relative to the base portion 103. When unoccupied, the seating portion 102 is in the default unloaded position relative to the base portion 103, and when occupied, the seating portion 102 is in one of the plurality of available loaded positions relative to the base portion 103. The chair 101 is thus configured to dynamically respond to changes in the posture of an occupant, and the seat portion 102 is biased to return to the default unloaded position when the occupant alights. Preferably the connecting portion 104 comprises a plurality of flexible elongate members. The seat portion 102 may have an opening configured to allow a connecting portion of another similar chair 101 to pass through it in order to stack chairs (see fig 4).
Patent GB-2463981-A (GB)
Title: Processes for the preparation of Vitamin K2 derivatives
Inventor: SKATTEBOL LARS
IPC: C07C43/215
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: Using Kumada, Suzuki and Bielimam chemistry, various menaquinones can synthesised rapidly and with stereochemical integrity offering a new way of preparing these vitamin K2 compounds. In one aspect, a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I)including a step in which a compound of formula (II) is reacted with a compound of formula (III)wherein R is an alkyl group; LG is a leaving group; m is an integer from 0 to 8; n is an integer of from 0 to 9; and X is hydrogen, halide, hydroxyl or protected hydroxyl; in the presence of a copper, nickel or palladium catalyst. The preferred compound of formula (I) is MK-7. Other processes for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) include the Kumada route involving Grignard reagents, Suzuki coupling involving boronic acids and the Biellman route involving phenylthio and/or phenylsulphonyl compounds.
Patent GB-2462776-A (GB)
Title: Power converters with rate of change monitoring for fault prediction and/or detection
Inventor: PHADKE VIJAY
IPC: H02M1/32
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: A power converter (200) includes a controller (202) having at least one input for monitoring a rate of change of an operating parameter of the power converter (200). The controller (202) is configured for comparing the monitored rate of change of the operating parameter with an allowable rate of change for the operating parameter, and for generating a fault signal when the monitored rate of change of the operating parameter deviates from the allowable rate of change for the operating parameter. The operating parameter for which the rate of change is monitored may be, for example, a temperature, a current and/or a voltage in the power converter (200).
Patent GB-2476656-A (GB)
Title: Hydrant valve
Inventor: CLARK PAUL
IPC: A62C35/20
Filed: 2009-12-30
Abstract: A hydrant comprises a hollow body enclosing a valve, the hollow body terminating at one end in an inlet flange 5 configured for connection to a riser pipe, and at an opposing end in an outlet 3 positioned above the inlet providing an unobstructed first bore from inlet to outlet when the valve is opened. A second bore connecting with the first bore receives a shaft 6 which carries an operating means 4 for opening and closing the valve through axial or rotational movement of the shaft. The valve mechanism comprises a plug 10 configured to sit onto a seat 11 provided around the body wall defining the first bore. A fixed hinged linkage 7, 8, 9 links the plug 10 with the shaft 6. On axial movement of the shaft 6 the plug 10 is moved between a position where it is fully engaged with the seat 11 and a position where the bore is unobstructed.
Patent GB-103435-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Cable Junction or Terminal Boxes or Apparatus.
IPC: H01B17/26
Filed: 1916-07-18
Abstract: 103,435. Vernier, C., and British Insulated & Helsby Cables, Ltd. July 18, 1916. Insulators.-Shields or bells 5 for protecting insulators of high-potential conductors, used at the points where these conductors are led from junction, terminal, and other metal boxes &c., are made from non-conducting material such as earthenware, ebonestos, Kalanite, cab-tyre sheath material, &c., in order to raise the electrical factor of safety. In the arrangement shown, the shield is secured to a cast-iron ring 7, which is secured to the metal box 1. The insulator 3, carrying the high-potential conductor 2, is secured to a metal ring 10 adapted to screw into the ring 7. A leather or like washer 12 is introduced between these rings and the insulator. The shield may be strengthened at its outer edge by a beading 13 and by other longitudinal and annular ribs.
Patent GB-538261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to travelling bags and the like
IPC: A45C3/00
Filed: 1940-06-11
Abstract: 538,261. Bags. GARNETT, A. T., and GARNETT, Ltd., A. J. June 11, 1940, No. 10127. [Class 133] A wide-opening travelling bag of the kind in which the ends of the mouth in closing fold into the end walls of the bag is provided with a closure flap covering the mouth in the closed position. The flap, which is of flattened tubular form stiffened by wire, carries the hasp or lock portions 8, 9, of the fastening means. The flap may be integral with the side wall of the bag.
Patent GB-1093504-A (GB)
Title: Flotation of siliceous ores
IPC: B03D1/014
Filed: 1966-03-08
Abstract: A compound having an empirical formula corresponding to dilauryl dihydrogen hypophosphate is prepared by treating ethyl acetate with molten white phosphorus and then adding lauryl alcohol gradually during 3 1/2 hours while air is bubbled through, the temperature being maintained between 28 DEG  and 32 DEG  C. Instead of lauryl alcohol, oleyl alcohol may be used to prepare a compound having an empirical formula corresponding to dioleyl-hypophosphate. A further compound having an empirical formula corresponding to di-2-ethyl-hexyl hypophosphate may be prepared by substituting 2-ethyl-hexyl alcohol for lauryl alcohol.ALSO:Natural siliceous heavy mineral ores are separated by froth flotation into a non-floated heavy mineral fraction and a floated siliceous fraction using, as activator, a mineral acid and, as collector, a compound or a mixture of compounds of the formula: Ra Hb Pc Od, in which R is an alkyl group linked to an oxygen atom and a, b, c and d are integers having the values a = 1 to 4; b = 4 - a; c = 1 or 2; and d = 3 to 7, provided that, where d = 3 or 4, c = 1, a = 1 to 3 and b = 3 - a. The mineral acid preferred is H3 PO4 but H2SO4 is mentioned.  The collector used may have an empirical formula corresponding to that of a diester of hypophosphoric acid and may also contain esters of phosphorous acid, phosphoric acid and iso-hypophosphoric acid. Collectors mentioned include alkyl phosphite and alkyl phosphates and a number are quoted in examples describing processes for separating minerals from glass sand, beach sand and various siliceous ores. Examples of minerals separated are given.  The preparation of specific collectors (see Division C2) is described.
Patent GB-236684-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or relating to oil wells and the delivery and distribution of oil therefrom
IPC: E21B43/00
Filed: 1924-04-24
Abstract: 236,684. Wasteneys, Lady J. M. April 24, 1924. Wells.- An oil well B is provided with a bell shaped oil collector C from which an arched pipe D leads to a reservoir E while branch pipes F lead to relief tanks G.