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Patent GB-2416991-A (GB)
Title: Rolling fabric fire curtain
Inventor: FAGG TREVOR
IPC: A62C2/24
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: A rolling fabric fire curtain comprises an axle 1 carrying a fire curtain and being mounted between opposite end abutments 3, (5, fig.1). The apparatus includes a tubular motor at least partially accommodated within the axle 1 and having a first part 17 fixed with respect to one end abutment 3 and another part 19 which is rotatable with respect with the first part 17 to locate one end of the axle 1 with respect to the end abutment 3. The apparatus also includes support means 21,23,25 coupled to the one end abutment 3 and positioned to engage with and support the axle 1 in the event that the axle location by way of the motor should fail. The support means may include one or more abutment plates 23 positioned with clearance for the axle casing. A retaining flange 21 in the form of a continuous ring secured to the axle casing may also be provided.
Patent GB-2417799-A (GB)
Title: Indexing and querying XML structured documents with XPath queries
Inventor: SHEN YUN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: With the growing importance of XML in data representation and exchange in large-scale scientific and commercial applications, substantial research efforts have been made to provide efficient indexing and querying mechanisms to retrieve data from XML-formatted data. However, traditional sequence-based indexing and querying mechanism suffers from the following three shortcomings. (i) Semantic flaw problem. That is, an XML document which semantically satisfies an XML query may not be returned; (ii) False answer (alarm) problem, i.e., documents which do not satisfy a query may be wrongly returned. Additional time-consuming refinement or post-processing phase has to be called to eliminate false query answers; (iii) Traditional sequence-based mechanism cannot guarantee the linear size complexity of structure-encoded sequences. In the worst case, its space complexity reaches O(n<2>) (where n is the total number of nodes in an XML data tree). To overcome its shortcomings, in this pattern application, we present another efficient and novel geometric sequence mechanism, which transforms XML documents and XPath queries into the corresponding geometric data/query sequences. XML querying is thus converted to finding non-contiguous geometric subsequence matches. Our approach ensures correct (i.e., without semantic false) and fast (i.e., without the costly post-processing phase) evaluation of XPath queries, while at the same time guaranteeing the linear space complexity.
Patent GB-2408061-A (GB)
Title: High expansion anchor system
Inventor: XU YANG
IPC: E21B23/01
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: An anchor system for high expansion applications is described. It features a gripping member (26) that holds together a pair of links (16, 18). The movement of the links (16, 18) is regulated to assure the gripping member (26) moves into proper contact with the casing. Meshing gears (42, 44) or a pin and slot (46, 48) can do this, for example. The gripping member is shaped such that it can still transmit load through the links even if the pin connections (30, 32) fail. The gripping member (26) is preferably contoured to the shape of the casing inner wall to enhance grip.
Patent GB-2408690-A (GB)
Title: Coated micromesh dental devices overcoated with imbedded particulate
Inventor: BROWN DALE G
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: Disclosed are coated micromesh dental devices overcoated with biofilm-responsive, imbedded, particulate abrasives.
Patent GB-2428104-A (GB)
Title: Optoelectronic device having hermetic and non hermetic joins across an interface
Inventor: DUNN MARK JEFFREY
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: An optoelectronic device (101,201) comprises a first sub-assembly (102,202) and a second sub-assembly (103,203), the first sub-assembly (102,202) comprising at least one optical element and the second sub-assembly (103,203) comprising at least one optoelectronic component eg photodiode (108,208). The optoelectronic component is optically aligned with said at least one optical element along an optical axis (106). The first and second sub-assemblies (102,202;103,203) are joined together along an interface (122,222) that extends fully around the optical axis (106) to from a housing for said optoelectronic component (108,208), said sub-assemblies being joined by at least two joins across said interface (122,222) including at least one non-hermetic join (116,216) using eg epoxy adhesive and separate from said non-hermetic join(s) a hermetic join (34,36) that extends fully around the optical axis (106) to seal hermitically said optoelectronic component (108,208) within the housing. The hermetic seal may comprise solder, welding, brazing or crimping. The device may be used in a fibre optic communications network.
Patent GB-2416016-A (GB)
Title: Mid-line connector and method for pipe-in-pipe electrical heating
Inventor: MARCH DAVID MARTIN
IPC: F16L53/37
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: For heating a pipe-in-pipe pipeline with power provided through an electric cable, mid-line connector is provided including: a connector housing joinable to the outer pipe of the pipeline; a blank pipe positioned within the connector housing and joinable to the inner pipe of the pipeline; at least one pocket mounted in the connector housing, wherein the cable is mateable with the at least one pocket; a blank pipe conductor electrically coupled between the at least one pocket and the blank pipe; and an outer pipe conductor electrically coupled between the at least one pocket and the outer pipe.
Patent GB-2423313-A (GB)
Title: Decking structure incorporating slabs and support plates
Inventor: CROUT BRIAN RICHARD
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 2006-01-23
Abstract: A decking structure having timber decking planks supported on timber joists 2 which extend transverse to the planks and to which the planks are secured. At least one slab of inorganic material is inserted in a space between the planks, with the upper surface of the slab substantially coplanar with the upper surface of the planks. The slab is supported on a resilient layer which overlies support plates which are fixed between the joists 2. Each plate includes a pair of plate members having tongues 21 which are slidably inserted in sockets 32 formed in the opposing plate member. The plate member is fixed to the joist 2 through mounting flanges 13 and has locating lugs 16, 17 which sit on top of the joist.
Patent GB-2421508-A (GB)
Title: Porous abasive segments and tools incorporating the same
Inventor: RAMANATH SRINIVASAN
IPC: C09K3/14
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: Abrasive segments (10) for use in a segmented grinding wheel are disclosed. Each is made of a composite including a plurality of diamond and/or cubic boron nitride super-abrasive grains with an average particle size of less than 300 microns and a non-metallic bond matrix cured together. The composite has a plurality of interconnected pores disposed therein, and the volume distribution is from 0.5 to 25 volume percent abrasive grain, from 19.5 to 65 percent non-metallic bond and from 40 to 80 volume percent interconnected porosity. Also shown is a segmented grinding wheel comprising the abrasive segments.
Patent GB-2435230-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for controlling circuit-closing/opening of power ratchet wrench
Inventor: CHEN HSIN CHI
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: The mechanism 10 includes a main body 11, a driving motor 12, a transmission member 13, a driving end 14, a power supply 15, a driving power supplying circuit 20, a driving circuit closing/opening controlling switch 17 and a controlling trigger 19. One end of the trigger is pivotally connected 192 with the main body 11. In use, when a user's hand encloses and holds the main body, the user's hand also encloses and holds the trigger. The trigger includes a section for touching the driving circuit controlling switch 17. A user's hand can press or release the controlling trigger to control the closing/opening of the driving power supplying circuit. An illuminating light 16 such as a light-emitting diode may be located at an end of the main body to illuminate an operating area of the driving end 14. The power supply 15 may be a power storage unit such as a cell.
Patent GB-2438002-A (GB)
Title: A multi battery charge station
Inventor: SOUSA MANUEL
IPC: H01R13/46
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: A device for the organising of a number of battery chargers comprising a box with adjustable compartments and fitted with an extension (a) fitted with socket connection points. The charger compartments (b) are fitted with cable apertures, while the walls (c) may be adjustable to change the size of the compartments. The box may be made from wood or plastic material.
Patent GB-2440305-A (GB)
Title: Waste collection apparatus, particularly attachable to a dog lead
Inventor: FERGUSON MICHAEL
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: An apparatus for collecting, retaining and then disposing of dog faeces, comprises a housing 104 in which to retain the faeces; and a means 120 for dispensing bags in which to collect the faeces. The apparatus may be integral with an animal lead or may be detachably mounted on it such as by straps 126. The bag dispenser 120 may be a container mounted on the inner surface of a lid 116 of the housing 104, which may have a lock 124. The housing may be rigid or may be contractible such as by concertina folds 114. The lead may be of an extendible type.
Patent GB-2430453-A (GB)
Title: Porous particulate material
Inventor: STEPHENSON CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: C09K8/80
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A porous particulate material which is a) a ceramic, polyolefin, styrene-divinylbenzene copolymer or polyalkylacrylate ester b) is porous and c) has been treated with a coating material, penetrating material or glaze such that i) the strength of the treated porous particulate material is greater than the strength of the untreated material when the particulate material exhibits inherent or induced permeability; or ii) the porous matrix of the material has a porosity and permeability such that a fluid may be drawn at least partially into its matrix by capillary action and/or is encapsulated or entrapped within the pores of the particulate material; or iii) the porous particulate material is treated or modified with a glazing material. Also disclosed is a method for treating a well comprising introducing a porous organic polymeric material treated with a penetrating, coating or glazing material, wherein air or a fluid is encapsulated by or trapped within the porosity of the treated material.
Patent GB-2442489-A (GB)
Title: Engine or machine condition monitoring apparatus
Inventor: SCARISBRICK ANDREW DAVID
IPC: G01M15/04
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: The condition monitoring apparatus 10 makes use of sacrificial components mounted in devices 1, 20, 30, 40 and 50 (see figs 2-7) for monitoring the condition of an oil lubricated component of the engine or machine 100. The device 1, 20, 30, 40 and 50 include the camshaft, dipstick, oil filter, oil sump plug and the oil filler cap. The sacrificial component (4, 24a, 24b, 34, 44a, 44b and 54, see figs 2-7) deteriorates in an manner that mimics the actual wear of the oil lubricated component. The actual wear of the component due to deterioration of the oil can thereby be established and if required a user of the machine can be notified by means of a warning device 11.
Patent GB-2442945-A (GB)
Title: A notebook
Inventor: PALMOS MARK
IPC: B42D1/00
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: A notebook, in particular a diary, comprises a plurality of information pages 3 on which a user can, in use, include information; and at least one reference page 5 which includes a plurality of reference sections 7 in each of which the user can include a cross-reference to one or more of the information pages.
Patent GB-2429927-A (GB)
Title: Golf putter head and club
Inventor: HAMLIN THOMAS
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: The invention provides a golf putter (100) having a putter head (1) and a shaft (3) in which the putter head has ball striking and side surfaces, (4 and 7) respectively, that are perpendicular to each other and to the ground when the head is in a ball-striking position. The side face extends rearwardly from the heel end (6) of the ball striking face, so that it faces a player facing the side of the club. The shaft extends upwardly from the head and towards the player passing through a plane that contains the plane of the side face. The head when in the ball striking position and when seen in plan view from above is preferred to be of substantially right angled triangular form. The putter head may be formed of a first plate-like member (13) bearing the ball striking face and a secod plate-like member (14) bearing the side face. A gusset (16) may be provided between and secured to the members (13 and 14).
Patent GB-2435627-A (GB)
Title: A boring bit with a removable blade held by a quick release lock
Inventor: ZEILER JEFFREY M
IPC: B27G15/00
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A boring bit (10) in which the body (12) has two ends and a rotational axis. One end (16) is for a power tool. In the other end (14), a pilot screw (30) is removably supported in the body. A cutting blade (62) is removably supported in the body for engaging the work piece. The blade body is removably supported on the boring bit. The blade can include two cutting edges, one (64) extending radially across the end of the boring bit and another (66) positioned adjacent an outer circumference of the boring bit. The pilot screw and blade are held in the body of the boring bit by a combined quick release mechanism, where the pilot screw acts together with features of the boring bit body to support the blade. Teeth (40) may be present around the rim (38) of the body (12).
Patent GB-2447409-A (GB)
Title: Foil balloon enabling printing on both sides
Inventor: WU TENG-HUI
IPC: A63H27/10
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: A foil balloon enables a user to print a customized design on each of both sides, which comprises a carrier 70 (e.g. paper) comprising a central opening 71, and an upper second foil 61 and a lower first foil 60 releasably attached onto top and bottom surfaces of the carrier 70 respectively, wherein a valve 83 is provided between the first and second toils 60,61 and is disposed correspondingly to an inner edge of the opening 71. A heat sealed portion 81 is formed around the inner edge of the opening 71 on each of the first and second foils after heat sealing the first and second foils together with the valve being sealed by the heat sealed portions of the first and second foils. Perforations 82 are formed on each of the first and second foils at a position between the heat sealed portion 81 and the inner edge of the opening 71 such that the balloon can be released from the carrier and foils after printing. The carrier 70 having an opening 71 permits bath sides of the balloon to be exposed to the printer such that both sides of the balloon may be printed thereon.
Patent GB-2440806-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Forming Apertures in Fibrous Materials
Inventor: MCFADDEN WILLIAM
IPC: B23B47/34
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: A cutting head 5 suitable for cutting a fibrous material (eg asbestos) comprises a cutting tool 9 (eg a drill bit) having a shaft (17, fig 3) and a cutting assembly located at a distal end of the shaft. A vacuum chamber 8 houses the cutting assembly while providing for mechanical communication with the shaft. Preferably the vacuum chamber comprises a tool locator 15 through which the shaft is located such that an interference fit is provided between the tool locator and the shaft. The shaft may comprise first and second sections (17a,17b, fig 3) of differing diameters. A liner 16 may be provided, which provides a disposable physical barrier for an inner surface of the vacuum chamber. An end cap 24 may be provided for sealing an end of the vacuum chamber when not in use.
Patent GB-2437869-A (GB)
Title: Soluble diverting agents
Inventor: SINCLAIR A RICHARD
IPC: E21B43/14
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: Methods and compositions for stimulating single and multiple intervals in subterranean wells by diverting well treatment fluids into a particular direction or into multiple intervals using water soluble coated diverting agents are described. The water soluble coating of the diverting material is preferably a collagen, poly(alkylene) oxide, poly(lactic acid), polyvinylacetate, polyvinylalcohol, polyvinylacetate/polyvinylalcohol polymer or a mixture thereof applied as a coating on any number of proppants. The method allows for the diverting of the flow of fluids in a downhole formation during a well treatment, such as during a fracturing process. Following completion of a treatment such as a hydraulic stimulation, the soluble diverting agent can be dissolved and removed by the water component of the well production.
Patent GB-2437681-A (GB)
Title: Methods for identifying compounds capable of modulating CFTR/C2 interaction and/or CFTR phosphorylation by CK2
Inventor: MEHTA ANIL
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2007-08-13
Abstract: A method of identifying a compound capable of modulating CFTR/CK2 interaction and/or CFTR phosphorylation by CK2 comprising exposing CFTR and/or CK2 to a test compound and assessing the effect of the test compound on CFTR/CK2 interaction and/or CFTR phosphorylation by CK2. A method of screening for compounds of use in preventing or treating a secretory state or disorder and/or a cancer and/or cystic fibrosis wherein CFTR and/or CK2 is exposed to a test compound and the effect of the test compound on CFTR/CK2 interaction and/or CFTR phosphorylation by CK2 is assessed.
Patent GB-2443074-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head with face plate opening
Inventor: MATSUNAGA HIDEO
IPC: A63B102/32
Filed: 2007-10-15
Abstract: A golf club head includes a metallic head body 1 having a cavity 10 and an opening 8 being formed in a face part 2 and a metallic face plate 9 welded to the opening. The opening 8 is demarcated by an upper edge along an upper end of the face part 2 and a U shaped curved edge (8B, 8A, 8C) located within the face part 2, and is also formed so that, in a state in which the head body 1 is soled in accordance with the lie angle, a projection line A on the face part surface of the perpendicular passing through the lowermost portion X of the opening 8 coincides with a projection line A on the face part surface of the perpendicular passing through a ground contact point Y of a sole part 4, or the projection line drawn with the lowermost portion X of the opening 8 being the reference is positioned close to a heel part 7 with respect to the projection line A drawn with the ground contact point Y of the sole part; and the ratio of width W2 on the toe side with respect to the projection line drawn with the ground contact point Y of the sole part 4 is higher than the ratio of width W1 on the heel side toward a crown part. The face plate 9 is formed so as to have a shape matching the opening 8. The face plate 9 may extend in to the crown part of the club head and be of a material having a Young's modulus lower than that of the club body.
Patent GB-2456322-A (GB)
Title: Fixing device
Inventor: LITANZIOS PHILIP
IPC: E04B1/00
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: The invention provides a device 1 for fixing a first and second object with respect to one another. The device comprises a base 2, the base comprising a first channel or sleeve 5 and a second channel or sleeve 5 suitable for receiving the first and second objects respectively. The device 1 further comprises a first member 3 which is movably connected to the base 2 and a second member 4 which is also movably connected to the base 2. The first and second members 3, 4 can be moved into a locking position whereby the first member 3 projects into the first channel 5 and the second member 4 extends into the second channel 5. Three dimensional structures may be made from sheet glass, eg display cases.
Patent GB-2445321-A (GB)
Title: Downhole drilling tool with freewheel
Inventor: SWIETLIK GEORGE
IPC: F16D41/066
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A downhole drilling tool comprises a drillstring and a drilling head. A freewheel (88) for transferring drive from the drillstring to the drilling head is positioned between the drillstring and the drilling head. The freewheel (88), comprises a first race (90), a second race (92), a guide ring (94) located between the first race and the second race, and at least one locking element (102) retained partly in a recess (100) of the first race and partly in a recess (98) of the guide ring. In use, the locking element moves between a locked position in which the locking element is forced into engagement with the second race and a release position in which the locking element is released from the second race. The locking element may be a ball bearing or a roller.
Patent GB-2461700-A (GB)
Title: A filter for a hand dryer
Inventor: BENNETT THOMAS
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2008-07-08
Abstract: A filter arrangement 100 for a hand dryer comprises a filter housing 106 removably insertable into a hand dryer, a particulate filter 120, 122 and a further filter 108 located within the filter housing 106, wherein the particulate filter 120, 122 is located within a cartridge 104 which is removably received in the filter housing 106. This permits easy removal and reinsertion of the particulate filter 120, 122 into the filter housing 106 thus reducing the size of the parts which have to be cleaned or replaced when the particulate filter 120, 122 requires cleaning. The filter housing 106 may have a cavity for receiving the cartridge 104 and upstream of the cartridge there may be a barrier member 102. The particulate filter 120, 122 preferably comprises a metallic wool, possibly copper wool, or a plurality of beads, possibly of 1mm-6mm diameter. The further filter 108 may be a sterilising filter downstream of the particulate filter, possibly including a material which may be a resin, preferably including an anti-bacterial agent which could be released into the fluid at a concentration of 1ppm to 5ppm. A fluid collector might be located downstream of the further filter 108.
Patent GB-2463084-A (GB)
Title: Level for scaffolding
Inventor: DURNEY PETER JOHN
IPC: G01C9/28
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: A spirit level has an arched bottom 3 to allow a snug fit to a scaffolding tube. The level may be used with a tube of a 48mm diameter. The level may comprise at least one vial 2 for horizontal and/or vertical reading. The level may also be fitted with two magnets 4 or any suitable material with the same profile as the underside of the level to enable hands free use and is safer for the scaffolder and the passing public below the scaffolding.
Patent GB-2465410-A (GB)
Title: Waste compactor
Inventor: CREASEY PAUL JOHN
IPC: B30B1/04
Filed: 2008-11-14
Abstract: The invention provides a waste compactor adapted to compress waste in a normal waste receptacle such as a bin (11, fig 2). The waste compactor comprises a cross bar 12, supported at each end thereof by a support frame 13, 14, 15, 16, such as a wall bracket, so that a waste receptacle (11, fig 2) may be positioned below. A second order lever 30 is mounted at its pivot point on to the cross bar 12 by a sleeve 33 containing a bearing, such that the lever 30 is pivotally and slidably mounted to the cross bar 12. A manually operable handle 32 is provided at or adjacent an end of the lever 30 remote from the sleeve 33. A compacting ram 40 is pivotally mounted to the lever 30 between the handle 32 and the sleeve 33, the ram 40 having a press plate 42 at a lower end thereof which contacts and compresses waste during use. The ram 40 is arranged to be raised and lowered with respect to the receptacle (11, fig 2) to compress waste therein by the raising and lowering of the handle 32.