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Patent GB-2433789-A (GB)
Title: Support for optical apparatus
Inventor: MOFFAT JAMES
IPC: G03B17/56
Filed: 2005-12-30
Abstract: A formable support (10) for optical equipment such as still (12) and video cameras, binoculars, monoculars, telescopes is disclosed. The support comprises a flexible container for particulate or formable material (which may be sand, rice, beans, polystyrene beads, gravel, soil, grain or formable gel). The container has a body, a portion of which is preformed for supporting an elongate lens structure (16) of the optical equipment. The container also preferably comprises a second body (18), wherein the first mentioned body (20) is adjoined to the second body. The first body is preferably raised relative to the second body. The support may possess a cover which is stowed within the support when the support is in use, and to be drawn out from the support and inverted thereabout to enclose the support when the support is not in use (see figures 6 and 7).
Patent GB-2435339-A (GB)
Title: Tamper proof security device with tag and strap
Inventor: MATHER JOHN
IPC: H01R12/58
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: A tamper-proof security device 10 includes a tag 12 and may be worn by persons including babies and patients, or inanimate objects. The tamper-proof security device 10 comprises a tag 12 and a strap 400, with means 360 for attached the strap 400 to the tag 12 so that the strap 400 forms a loop. The strap 400 has at least one electrical conductor 410, made from a conducting polymer material and disposed along at least a portion of a length of the strap 400. A connector (20) is provided for electrically connecting a PCB 200 inside the tag 12 with the electrical conductor 410 of the strap 400. The tag 12 may transmit a unique identification signal at successive time intervals and a reading device may be provided to monitor the signal and provide an alert if the signal is not received by the reading device.
Patent GB-2423736-A (GB)
Title: Paste for forming an interconnect and interconnect formed from the paste
Inventor: STANDING MARTIN
IPC: H01R12/04
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: A paste forming an interconnect includes a mixture of binder particles (18) filler particles (16) and flux materials, binder particles having a melting temperature that is lower than that of the filler particles, and the proportion of the binder particles and the filler particles being selected such when heat is applied to melt the binder particles the shape of the paste as deposited is substantially retained thereby allowing for the paste to be used for forming interconnect structures.
Patent GB-2422339-A (GB)
Title: Method for drilling a curved path through a masonry structure
Inventor: EDSCER WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: B28D1/30
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: A method of drilling through a masonry structure includes the steps of providing a drill 10 including an externally threaded part and a reaction member in the form of a collar 56 including an internal thread, the collar surrounding and engaging the externally threaded part. The method includes the step of causing engagement of the collar with the masonry structure such that the collar may provide a reaction force to assist the movement of the drilling means through the structure as it drills the bore. Preferably a cam 58 is provided on the collar which is inactive when the drill is rotated in the normal drilling direction but which fouls against an inside of the bore drill when the drill is rotated in an opposite direction. The cam may be attached to the collar such that rotation of the drill in the opposite direction results in the collar being secured within the bore, thus enabling the threaded or grooved part of the drill to extend forwardly. The method may be used for drilling a curved path through a masonry structure.
Patent GB-2439283-A (GB)
Title: Personal care article with a cosmetic composition
Inventor: CAWTHORNE LEE
IPC: A61Q9/04
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: A personal care article comprises a substrate having impregnated therein, applied thereon or arranged to substantially encase, a cosmetic composition which includes a hair modification active, wherein the pH of the composition is substantially less than 9.0, and at least a portion of the article has exfoliating properties. The hair modification active is preferably a depilatory.
Patent GB-2428480-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic communication and distance measurement between synchronized submarine devices
Inventor: AYELA GERARD
IPC: G01S11/14
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: A method of digital communication between synchronized submarine devices includes sending an acoustic signal in modulated bit form (e.g. linear frequency spread spectrum modulation, maximum length binary sequence modulation) from at least one sender 100 to at least one receiver 200. The sender 100 sends a signal which enables data (e.g. device address, pressure, temperature) to be transmitted to the receiver 200 and which also enables a propagation time between the sender 100 and receiver 200 to be measured. The receiver includes a demodulator and a means for time-stamping each bit of the received signal during demodulation. The time stamping of each bit is used to obtain an estimate of the time at which the signal was sent from the sender, taking into account only those bits satisfying a quality criterion. The sender or receiver may include a velocity meter.
Patent GB-2430714-A (GB)
Title: Ratcheting One-way Clutch
Inventor: KIMES JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F16D41/12
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: A ratcheting one-way clutch 20 includes a cam plate formed with cam surfaces angularly spaced about a central axis 30, and a rocker plate having pockets 28 angularly spaced about the central axis 30, each pocket 28 including a surface having a pivot axis located within the pocket. A rocker 26, located in each pocket 28, pivots about the pivot axis toward and away from the cam surfaces. Each rocker 26 has a centre of mass, located relative to the pivot axis when the rocker 26 is retracted into the pocket 28 away from the cam surfaces, such that an acute angle formed between a first line that extends radially from the central axis 30 through the pivot axis and a second line that passes through the centre of mass and the pivot axis is equal to or less than twenty degrees.
Patent GB-2440110-A (GB)
Title: Handheld cleaner filter arrangement
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A handheld cleaner features a filter 56 upstream of a fan and motor unit 12 and interstitial two main body parts 100, 12 of the cleaner which are detachable from each other.
Patent GB-2443625-A (GB)
Title: Lactic acid polymer
Inventor: SOEDERGARD NILS DAN ANDERS
IPC: C08G63/08
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: A polymer is comprises derived from (i) lactic acid or lactide, (ii) isosorbide, and (iii) a polycarboxylic acid, wherein the lactic acid/lactide component (i) forms mopre than 50% by weight of the polymer. The polymer results in a polymer having a higher glass transition temperature.
Patent GB-2432381-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for perforating wellbores
Inventor: RATANASIRIGULCHAI WANCHAI
IPC: E21B43/116
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: Apparatus for perforating wellbores comprises a strip <B>302</B>, explosive devices <B>304</B> mounted on the strip <B>302</B> and propellant inserts <B>308</B> positioned between the explosive devices <B>304</B>. The explosive devices <B>304</B> may be shaped charges which may be arranged in a spiral pattern. A detonating cord <B>306</B> may be ballistically connected to the explosive devices <B>304</B> and the propellant inserts <B>308</B>. Initiation of the detonating cord <B>306</B> may cause detonation of the explosive devices <B>304</B> and burning of the propellant contained within the propellant inserts <B>308</B>. Burning of the propellant may cause a pressure build-up in a well interval. Also disclosed is a method comprising lowering a tool into a well, the tool having a carrier strip, explosive devices mounted on the carrier strip and propellant inserts positioned between the explosive devices and activating the tool to detonate the explosive devices and initiate the propellant.
Patent GB-2456738-A (GB)
Title: TEM Mode Resonator
Inventor: ARCHER NICHOLAS DAVID
IPC: H01P7/04
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: A TEM mode resonator comprising a tuneable cavity (2) defined by an electrically conducting cavity wall, the cavity wall comprising a grounding face, a capacitor face (4) and a surrounding wall (5) extending there between; an electrically conducting resonator member (6) within the cavity and extending from the grounding face part way to the capacitor face (4); a portion of the resonator member (6) proximate to the capacitor face (4) comprising a recess (7) having an aperture (8) therein; a tuning mechanism (10) outside the tuneable cavity, the tuning mechanism comprising a tuning arm (9) extending into the tuneable cavity (2) through the aperture (8), the tuning mechanism being adapted to displace the tuning arm (9) towards and away from the capacitor face (4), at least a portion of the tuning arm (9) within the cavity being a tuning element, the tuning element being either a metal or a dielectric.
Patent GB-2447509-A (GB)
Title: Pattern for Inkjet TFT circuit development
Inventor: TAM SIMON
IPC: H01L21/66
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: A transistor circuit test formation substrate comprises, an insulating substrate 4. A plurality of conductive islands 6 made from for example gold are disposed on the substrate. The pattern of islands is used as a source and a drain terminal for the formation of a thin-film transistor and as a conductive source for the formation of other electrical components upon the array for example inverters. Islands 6 in adjacent columns may be off set from one another and may form a three-grouping arrangement The islands may be rectangular, t-shaped or hexagonal in shape. A method of manufacturing a thin film transistor is also claimed.
Patent GB-2437884-A (GB)
Title: Display producing system
Inventor: BUCHAN JOHN CHARLES AUGUSTUS D
IPC: G16B45/00
Filed: 2006-01-23
Abstract: A system for producing a display of the DNA identity of an individual comprises means for inputting a plurality of numbers and/or letters obtained through an individual's DNA analysis which are representative of a plurality of DNA loci; means for correlating inputted numbers and/or letters with predetermined colours; and means for producing a display with an array of coloured regions representative of each DNA locus and positioning said coloured regions in the same location of the display for each individual for which a display is produced.
Patent GB-2451873-A (GB)
Title: UV irradiator
Inventor: BRIGGS DAVID HARVEY
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A UV irradiator having one or more UV bulbs 12 arranged around a structural element 14 and within an outer conductive element. The structural element 14 has a plurality of concave surfaces 16 which form longitudinal cavities 17, each being arranged to receive one UV bulb 12. The structural element 14 is further provided with a hollow bore 18 with an inner conductive element 20. The inner conductive element 20 and an outer conductive element (26) are coupled to a microwave source to enable the UV bulbs to be powered. The apparatus is suitable for submerged use in fluids for the purpose of, for example, water or air purification, disinfection, sanitisation or other treatment.
Patent GB-2456141-A (GB)
Title: Display means arranged as a virtual window
Inventor: ATHERTON ERIC
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 2008-01-02
Abstract: A display means for mounting on an area viewable by an observer comprising a set of at least two display panels (12-17) each display panel in the set being separated from its neighbour by an intermediate non-display region (20, 21, 24), the set being provided with control means to enable an image to be provided on each panel in the set for viewing by the observer; at least one of the intermediate regions contributes to the totality of the image provided by the set to the observer. Typically the display means provides an image on the display panels representing a view through a window or other aperture in a wall and the, or each, intermediate region is a frame or other member incorporated in the window or aperture. The present arrangement is used to create a virtual window which may be located in a windowless environment to improve the psychological well being of the occupants.
Patent GB-2459530-A (GB)
Title: Transducer with an over-voltage protection circuit and voltage regulator
Inventor: ROSE ASHLEY MICHAEL
IPC: H02H3/20
Filed: 2008-04-28
Abstract: A transducer comprises a sensor with a sensor input voltage and a sensor output signal, an input protection circuit receiving a supply voltage 3 and operable to prevent the application of excessive voltages and possibly negative supply voltages to the transducer, a voltage regulator 34 which regulates the supply to the sensor input 20 at a predetermined voltage during excessive or negative voltage supply; and an output for providing the transducer output signal. Preferably the input protection circuit comprises a pair of transistors 14,16 (e.g. MOSFETS) and a voltage sensing arrangement 26 to deactivate the transistors in the event of excessive voltage. Additionally the circuit may feature a linearization circuit configured to linearise the output signal from the transducer. The sensor may also be programmable, in this case there may be an over-ride input configured upon application of an over-ride voltage to disconnect the sensor from the input voltage and but allow a microcontroller still connected to the input voltage to program the sensor.
Patent GB-2446106-A (GB)
Title: Top drive drilling apparatus
Inventor: RUDSHAUG BJORN
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2006-12-04
Abstract: A well drilling apparatus (10') (top drive) designed to be suspended from a travelling block (6) in a drawworks and laterally supported by a dolly (9') running together with the well drilling apparatus along tracks or rails fixed to a derrick. The drilling apparatus (10') comprises at least one driving motor (5'), one power transmission (4') powered by the at least one driving motor (5'), a drive shaft (70) driven from the power transmission (4') and designed to be connected to a drill string, load transferring means, and a torque arresting device (3') fixed to and depending from the power transmission (4'). The load transferring means is in the form of a load frame module (1') that relieves the drive shaft (70) and the power transmission (4') at the same time as the load frame module (1') forms a central component module that the other main components of the well drilling apparatus are releasable connected to.
Patent GB-2464951-A (GB)
Title: A hub for use with a foldable frame tent or yurt
Inventor: JESSOP MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: E04H15/32
Filed: 2008-10-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a hub (1 figure 1) for use with a dome shaped foldable roof frame of a tent, yurt or similar construction. The hub forms the apex of the frame and together with a plurality of roof poles 2 forms the roof of the frame. The hub comprises a plurality of support elements 5 pivotally connected side by side in a substantially circular ring about a vertical axis to form the hub. Each element supports a single roof pole which extends vertically upwards when the frame is in a folded position. Each support element has jamming formation 14 & 15 which lock the support elements together to hold the roof poles at a predetermined downward pitch. To erect the dome, all of the support elements are simultaneously swung first outwardly and downwardly and then downwardly and inwardly, of the hub, until each jamming formation 15 contacts the underside of an adjacent support element 5 thereby locking adjacent plates to each other. The support elements are secured together by means of a flexible cable 13. In later embodiments the support elements may be connected by bolts or rivets (23 figure 8).
Patent GB-2465165-A (GB)
Title: Cue support
Inventor: MAITLAND ROBERT
IPC: A63D15/10
Filed: 2008-11-06
Abstract: A cue support 10 comprises a cue support arm 12 and first and second cue guidance means 14, 16 mounted to a cross member 18 and rest means for placing on a snooker or pool table 15. Preferably, the rest means includes a pair of legs 20, 22 disposed at the ends of the cross member 18. The cue support (30, Figure 2) may have four legs (34, 36, Figure 2) and the cue support arm (12, Figure 2) and first and second cue guidance means (14, 16, Figure 2) can be pivotally mounted to a cross member (32, Figure 2) of the rest means. The cue support (40, Figure 3) may have a base structure for resting on the edge of a snooker table and the cue support arm (12, Figure 2) and first and second cue guidance means (14, 16, Figure3) can be pivotally mounted to a cross member (42, Figure 3) of the base structure.
Patent GB-2452873-A (GB)
Title: Method for diamond surface treatment, and device using thin film of diamond
Inventor: UMEZAWA HITOSHI
IPC: H01L21/04
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide a method for surface treatment of diamond and a device using the thin film of diamond. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A method for surface treatment of diamond, characterized by comprising exposing the surface of diamond to UV light containing wavelengths of 172 nm to 184.9 nm and 253.7 nm at an integrated exposure of 10 to 5,000 J/cm2 in an environment of an atmosphere having an oxygen concentration of 20 to 100% and an ozone concentration of 10 to 500,000 ppm to adsorb oxygen on the surface of diamond.
Patent GB-2467923-A (GB)
Title: Timber-based insulating building section
Inventor: WATERFIELD PATRICK
IPC: E04B1/80
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: A timber-based building section is constructed to have a U-value less than 0.25 W/m2K. It comprises a layer of natural or mineral fibre insulationh, a vapour control layergand an additional layer of insulation materiali. The natural or mineral fibre insulation layerhis specified as being 60mm or more thick and having a thermal conductivity between 0.044 and 0.025 W/mK. The additional insulation layeriis specified as being 50mm or more thick and having a thermal conductivity in the range 0.023 and 0.015 W/mK. The fibre insulationhmay comprise hemp fibre. The additional insulation layerimay be PIR, polyisocyanurate, or phenolic. Further layers of breather membranes, structural sheathing and insulation may be provided. The building section may be a wall section or panel, a roof section or panel. Buildings including the section and design systems involving the section are also provided.
Patent GB-2468533-A (GB)
Title: Decorative pane
Inventor: TOWN JEREMY
IPC: B32B17/10
Filed: 2009-03-13
Abstract: A decorative pane (10) comprises two outer panes (11, 11') encapsulating a thick and rigid supporting substrate 12 that has a 2 ply composition carrying three dimensional effects 13. The decorative elements may be attached to openings in the supporting substrate by compression fitting.
Patent GB-2469086-A (GB)
Title: Providing a forced navigation route via a portable navigation device
Inventor: BARI NASEEM
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2009-04-01
Abstract: A system is provided wherein a portable navigation device (PND) is forced to present a route programmed by a user to ensure that the route displayed by the PND is absolute, and cannot be changed by the PND once programmed. This allows a route to be followed to ensure that the most efficient route based on cost can be used repeatedly. The system also provides a two way messaging service that can used without the need for mobile phones, or any device other than the PND. The PND can be remotely programmed, and new route information can be downloaded from a remote server. The system allows the full traceability of the journeys followed, including general information of the vehicle speed, distance, and stoppages. The system is particularly suited for use with gritting vehicles, ensuring that an exact route is followed, and that no routes are missed, giving rise to routes that could be potentially unsafe.
Patent GB-2459968-A (GB)
Title: Using the number of times a processor has to wait for a response to determine an efficiency metric and an operational characteristic for the processor
Inventor: BAUM DAN
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2009-05-12
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus that may dynamically adjust processor CPU performance. The apparatus has a counter, an efficiency determination module, and a management module. The counter determines the number of time an event occurs, each occurrences is a processor component (e.g., a processor core) awaiting or waiting for a response from a device. The efficiency determination module determines an efficiency metric based on the number of event occurrences, in preset a time interval. The management module establishes one or more operational characteristics for the processor component that correspond to the efficiency metric. The component is a core of a multi-core processor and each core may have its own power control apparatus. The operational characteristics include the power state, the clock frequency and/or the supply voltage. The events may be memory and/or input/output communications. The apparatus may include a temperature sensor to provide the management module with temperature data, so that the module can determine the available headroom of the processor ie if the power of the processor can be increased without the processor overheating.
Patent GB-2461167-A (GB)
Title: N-substituted amidoxime derivatives for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of tropical diseases
Inventor: JACOBS ROBERT TOMS
IPC: A61K31/155
Filed: 2009-06-19
Abstract: N-substituted amidoxime derivatives for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of tropical diseases N-substituted amidoxime derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1is a substituent ; V, W and X are independently C-R2or N, with the proviso that at least one of V, W and X is C-R2; R2is independently hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, -CH2R3, -OR4, -SR4or aryl; and R3and R4are substitutents. Compositions comprising N-substituted amidoxime derivatives, processes for their preparation and their use as pharmaceutically active agents in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of tropical diseases caused by leishmania, trypanosome, protozoa and plasmodium falciparum such as South American trypanosomiasis, African trypanosomiasis, sleeping sickness, Kala-Azar, visceral leishmaniasis, Bagdad boil or Aleppo boil, cutaneous leishmaniasis, espundia, Chagas disease, mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, trichomoniasis, urogential trichomonosis, giardiasis, lamblia dysentery, amoebiasis, primary amebic meningoencephalitis, keratitis or meningitis, coccidiosis, sarcosporidosis, toxoplasmosis, malaria tropica, malaria tertian, malaria quartana, pneumocystis carinii, pneumonia, pneumocystosis, Balantidium dystentery and oriental sore are also outlined.
Patent GB-2459803-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for localizing and mapping the position of a set of points on a digital model
Inventor: MARSH JOSEPH C
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2008-01-02
Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus and computer usable program product for trapping a position of a physical point on a digital model. The method comprises receiving sensor data for the physical point from a sensor unit and correlating a position of the physical point to the digital model. The computer implemented method calculates an alignment probability for the correlated position and then compares the calculated value to a stored threshold value. If the alignment probability for the correlated position does exceed the predetermined threshold probability, an aligned position is formed. An aligned position of the physical point is stored relative to the digital model, responsive to a store map location command.