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Patent GB-2427287-A (GB)
Title: A method for mounting an SLI adaptor card on a motherboard
Inventor: CHIU YUNG-CHENG
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A method is described for securely mounting an SLI adaptor card (7) to a motherboard (1) having an SO-DIMM DDR2 memory module connector (3) that can securely accept an SLI adaptor card (7). The motherboard (1) has a chip set (2) supporting a PCI-Express interface and an SLI adaptor unit mainly comprising the SO-DIMM DDR2 memory module connector (3), two PCI-Express slots (5), a first bus (4), and a second bus (6). Each of the two PCI-Express slots (5) is for accepting a graphics card (8).
Patent GB-2431573-A (GB)
Title: A ventilated mattress
Inventor: WILKINS PAUL SPILLER
IPC: A47C27/14
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: A ventilated mattress has an apertured, reticulated or net like structure and is made from foam, rubber or a mixture thereof. The mattress can have one or more sections and interchangeable layers and inserts. The mattress, layer or insert has cut out areas D into which vibrating, soothing, cooling or warming devices can be inserted and removed when necessary. There is also a cut out area E into which water-absorbent material can be placed to soak up vomit, urine and excreta. The mattress may have additional air channels B for extra air circulation. The mattress is particularly useful for babies and the elderly and infirm.
Patent GB-2416844-A (GB)
Title: Navigation device and method for exchanging data between resident applications
Inventor: NEEF EDWIN
IPC: G01C21/26
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: Navigation software is integrated with other kinds of software running on the same device so that capabilities of the navigation software can be made available from within the other applications. Those applications can export street, city or postcode format address data to the navigation software. The address data can then be converted to a co-ordinate system based address by the navigation software, which can then automatically be set as the destination address used by the navigation software in calculating the route and/or automatically marked on a map generated and displayed by the navigation software. In a contacts application the contact record may include the facility to "navigate to" which when selected would automatically transfer the address to the navigator. The navigation software is also arranged to pass back geocoded, eg. W6C34, data to the other application. Similarly address data may be transferred from/to browser or messaging applications.
Patent GB-2436915-A (GB)
Title: Door frame and leaf
Inventor: ECCLESHALL DAVID
IPC: E06B7/36
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: A door frame for use with a door leaf having a pivot 3 which is spaced from the door frame comprises two posts 4a, 4b and a lintel. At least one of the posts has a projection 5 arranged such that in use a gap (a) between the door leaf and the post remains substantially constant when the leaf is pivoted. The projection 5 preferably forms the shorter leg of the L-shaped post, has an outer curved surface and extends along the length of the post. An inclined surface 8 of the post may be provided to act a stop for the leaf. The fame preferably includes resilient clip-on cladding (13, Figure 3), a projections (9) to receive strike plate (10) and a recess (11) to receive seals (12). A hydraulic door closer may be mounted inside the lintel. The door leaf is preferably pivotally mounted on a floor plate, and has curved surfaces 14, 15 adjacent the post. One of the curved surfaces may be defined by a projection 15 attached along the length of the leaf such that the gap (b) between another surface of the door and the frame remains substantially constant in use. The arrangement helps prevent fingers and dirt being trapped.
Patent GB-2437501-A (GB)
Title: Wheel with mutually orthogonal parts
Inventor: ROBERTSON GRAEME DONALD
IPC: B60B19/00
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: The wheel comprises a pair of specially shaped flat fins fitted in a line along their axes (the x axis) but with one fin being oriented in the x-y plane and the other being oriented in the x-z plane. The fins are specially shaped such that the pivot point in the centre between the two fins moves in a straight line when the system is rolled along the ground. Together, the two orthogonal fins constitute a wheel which is very stable laterally and which does not demand such flat surfaces as the traditional wheel in order to roll satisfactorily.
Patent GB-2439327-A (GB)
Title: Deadlock assembly with biased sliding latch plate
Inventor: STAINES ANDREW
IPC: E05B21/00
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: A deadlock assembly comprises a deadlock bolt 24 arranged to move between thrown and retracted positions by action of a key cylinder 22, and a sliding latch plate 32 biased by two springs 33 to restrain movement of the bolt except when deflected by the key cylinder. The plate may comprise a channel (54, Fig. 5b) with two restraint points (56, Fig. 5b), and the bolt may comprise a pin 39 arranged to move along the channel between the restraint points when the plate is deflected by the key cylinder. The plate may be guided by two surfaces perpendicular to the direction of movement of the bolt (Fig. 7). Both the bolt and plate may be driven by a cam 30 of the key cylinder. Also disclosed is a replaceable lock comprising a casing having two alternative sets of four apertures.
Patent GB-2428308-A (GB)
Title: Ring-shaped luminaire
Inventor: FERRO DANIEL
IPC: F21Y103/37
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: In order to enable light guiding in the case of a ring-shaped luminaire 1, in front of a light passage at least one honeycomb grid 17 of an attachment 16 is provided, having an opening for the camera lens. The honeycomb structure enables a light guiding action. Because the attachment 16 has the opening, the ring-shaped luminaire with the attachment can be pushed over the camera lens.
Patent GB-2440546-A (GB)
Title: Fluid carrying arrangement and its manufacture using a solid freeform fabrication process
Inventor: NICHOLSON RICHARD
IPC: B22F5/10
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: A fluid carrying arrangement 10 comprises an inner conduit 12 for carrying a first fluid 12A, and an outer conduit 14 for carrying a second fluid 14A. The inner and outer conduits 12, 14 are formed integrally and contemporaneously with each other. Preferably, at least one connecting member 20 for spacing the inner conduit 12 from the outer conduit 14 is also formed alongside the conduits. The connecting member(s) may extend axially along the length of the fluid carrying arrangement (as shown), or may comprise at least one strut member, which may be present in an array. The Fluid carrying arrangement is preferably manufactured from a sintered and/or melted metallic powder using a solid freeform fabrication process, e.g. selective laser or electron beam sintering and/or melting.
Patent GB-2431553-A (GB)
Title: Markup language-based, dynamic process graphics in a process plant user interface
Inventor: HAO TENNYSON
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A user interface system for a process plant includes a graphic display editor to configure a process graphic display having a graphic display element representative of a process plant element of the process plant. The process graphic display is specified via configuration information set forth in a declarative language. A graphics rendering engine generates a depiction of the process graphic display during runtime based on commands derived from the configuration information set forth in the declarative language. The configuration information for the process graphic display may be stored as an object, which, for instance, may include first and second portions to define a graphical parameter and identify a data source, respectively. The graphical parameter may be directed to defining a graphical depiction of the process plant element and, to this end, may be set forth in a format in accordance with the declarative language. The data source may specify a location or path for data indicative of on-line operation of the process plant element to be displayed via the graphical depiction.
Patent GB-2443657-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric refrigerating device
Inventor: TINDALE PATRICK
IPC: F25B21/02
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: The heat from the TEC device (1) is dissipated by thermal convection of a coolant 8 which directly contacts the TEC. A flow splitter 11 may be included in the heatsink to facilate thermal transfer. The heatsink may include flexible elements such as fins to accommodate thermal expansion or contraction. A sealant 6 bonds and seals the heatsink with the TEC device.
Patent GB-2447674-A (GB)
Title: Using environmental data to generate a cryptographic key
Inventor: GELLERSEN HANS-WERNER
IPC: H04L9/12
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: Secure communication between two paired electronic devices already in wireless communication is established by generating a cryptographic key based on environmental data measured independently in each of the devices via one or more sensors. A processed version of the data is exchanged securely between the devices using known techniques, and each device accesses local and remote representations of the environmental data to determine if it represents a shared experience, by comparing the local and remote representations. The local and remote representations of the data are then used independently in the two devices to generate a common cryptographic key. The environmental data may be obtained with microphones sensing the ambient sound field, cameras taking photographs of the same scene, sensing signal strength of radio frequency radiation, obtaining the users' biometric data, or moving the two devices together for example by shaking or colliding them.
Patent GB-2449110-A (GB)
Title: Decontamination of ground
Inventor: NICHOLS PAUL IAN
IPC: B09C1/00
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: A system and methods for the in-situ decontamination of a volume of ground <B>7</B> are disclosed. The system comprises means for introducing into the volume of ground, at a remote point from the surface, a treatment agent <B>9</B>, <B>17</B> capable of causing or catalysing the decomposition of the contaminants into components including a gaseous component, and means defining an at least partly impermeable barrier <B>11</B> over the surface area for substantially reducing the escape of the gaseous component from the volume of around to quantities safe for human and animal exposure. This enables the use of a region <B>7</B> having contaminated ground even whilst the decontamination process is carried out.
Patent GB-2449282-A (GB)
Title: High speed flywheel containment
Inventor: HILTON JONATHAN JAMES ROBERT
IPC: F16F15/315
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: A high inertia flywheel 2 for a vehicle comprises a hub 4, eg of steel, and a rim 6, eg of wound carbon fibre composite. The flywheel 2 is contained in an evacuated housing having end caps 50, 52. Annular rings 54a, 56a are provided on flanges 62, 64 on end caps 50, 52 on each side of the flywheel, whereby, on oscillation of the flywheel, a contact surface 66, 68 of the flywheel contacts against an annular ring 54a, 56a, thus causing friction which controls the oscillation. The annular rings may have radially outwardly directed flanges (76, 78 figs 3,5) or radially inwardly directed flanges (88, 90 figs 4,6). A control system may detect onset of failure of the flywheel and cause a reduction in its speed, eg by injecting water or oil into the housing.
Patent GB-2440016-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable flue pipes
Inventor: MCNALLY JAMES
IPC: F16L37/252
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A flue pipe comprises elongate sections 10, 20 with a first end of one section being engageable in a second end of a second section. The first and second ends are provided with complementary engageable formations 14, 24 enabling relative rotation of one section relative to the second section when engaged. Preferably, the first end is a male end 11 and the second end is a female end 21 with a twist lock dimple 14 being provided on the male end and a complementary shaped receiver 24 for the dimple on the female end. There may be at least two twist lock dimples on the male end and a complementary number of receivers on the female end. Preferably, the twist lock dimples and receivers are located in a non-symmetrical manner about the surface of the pipe sections so that the ends of the sections may only interengage and disengage in one relative position. Locating dimples 13, 23 may be provided to assist a user in aligning the sections in the correct position for inter-engagement. A sealing element and a locking clamp may be provided between the ends of the sections.
Patent GB-2439644-A (GB)
Title: Input system and method
Inventor: EGASHIRA NORIO
IPC: A63F13/577
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: An input evaluation system for evaluating an operation input of an operator includes a drawing section which generates an image and a first moving object AO moving in an object space in the image. An information acquisition section acquires operation information L from an operation section which detects at least one of an operation direction, an amount of operation, and an operation speed of the operator. A movement processing section calculates at least one of a moving direction, a moving amount, and a moving velocity of a second moving object BO based on the operation information and controls movement of the second moving object BO in the object space. An evaluation section evaluates the operation input of the operator based on a positional relationship between the first moving object AO and the second moving object BO in the object space. The operation L is preferably given via a touch screen with the input direction, velocity or amount being calculated from the start and end contact points of a movement input in the form of a line drawn on the touch screen. The movement may also be calculated from the intersection points P1, P2 on a representation of the second moveable object DF displayed on a second display area under the touch screen. The second moveable object BO may be a ball in a sports game where the first moveable object AO is a player on the same team as the user.
Patent GB-2436047-A (GB)
Title: A Methodfor making a semiconductor device with a high-k gate dielectric and a metal gate electrode
Inventor: BRASK JUSTIN
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A method for making a semiconductor device is described. That method comprises adding nitrogen to a silicon dioxide layer to form a nitrided silicon dioxide layer on a substrate. After forming a sacrificial layer on the nitrided silicon dioxide layer, the sacrificial layer is removed to generate a trench. A high-k gate dielectric layer is formed on the nitrided silicon dioxide layer within the trench, and a metal gate electrode is formed on the high-k gate dielectric layer.
Patent GB-2437229-A (GB)
Title: Hard and soft floor surface cleaner
Inventor: NELSON DAVID A
IPC: A47L11/30
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: A floor cleaner (100) configured to perform both hard and soft floor cleaning operations includes a mobile body (106), a motorized cleaning head (108), a cleaning liquid dispenser(110), a vacuum (112), a first vacuum extractor tool (114) and a vacuum squeegee (116) connected to the mobile body. The mobile body is configured to travel over a surface (102). The motorized cleaning head is connected to the mobile body and includes a cleaning tool (128). The cleaning liquid dispenser is configured to apply a cleaning liquid (230) to the surface or the cleaning tool. The first vacuum extractor tool is configured for vacuum communication with the vacuum through a first vacuum path (174).
Patent GB-2452311-A (GB)
Title: A temperature monitoring device and a method of monitoring temperature using such a device
Inventor: BOYCE STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: G01F1/68
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A temperature monitoring device 1 and corresponding method in which the temperature monitoring device 1 comprises at least one first flow control valve 9, 11 operable between open and closed states to periodically permit the flow of a fluid between at least one first inlet 10, 12 and an outlet 6. A temperature sensor 5 is arranged to measure the temperature of the fluid in the flow path between the at least one first inlet 9, 11 and outlet 6 and generates temperature data. A communication unit 7 is connected to the temperature sensor 5 for communicating the generated temperature data to a receiver unit (not illustrated). The at least one first control valve 9, 11 is operable between open and closed states to periodically permit the flow of fluid between the at least one first fluid inlet and the outlet 6. The temperature sensor 5, the communication unit 7 and the at least one first flow control valve 9, 11 are controllable by a microprocessor 4.
Patent GB-2454938-A (GB)
Title: A modular timber frame wall panel
Inventor: GALLAGHER ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: E04B1/10
Filed: 2007-11-26
Abstract: This invention relates to a wall panel 1, (28 figure 2), (31 figure 3) and (32 figure 4) and a modular timber frame structure incorporating the wall panel. The wall panel comprises a plurality of elongate substantially parallel studs 3 and a cladding sheet (5 figure 2), 7 connected to the plurality of studs. Each of the studs 3 has a transverse elongate aperture 15 that extends substantially the length of the elongate stud. The aperture 15 reduces the thermalbridging across the stud and provides a continuous passageway throughout the wall panel for reception of insulation. Such a wall panel improves the thermal properties of both the wall panel and, the modular timber frame structure incorporating the wall panel.
Patent GB-2440494-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming dendritic from embryonic stem cells
Inventor: SLUKVIN IGOR I
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: This invention relates to the culture of dendritic cells from human embryonic stem (ES) cells. Human ES cells are first cultured into hematopoietic cells by co-culture with stromal cells. The cells now differentiated into the hematopoietic lineage are then cultured with GM-CSF to create a culture of myeloid precursor cells. Culture of the myeloid precursor cells with the cytokines GM-CSF and IL-4 causes functional dendritic cells to be generated. The dendritic cells have a unique phenotype, as indicated by their combination of cell surface markers.
Patent GB-2455297-A (GB)
Title: Towable vehicle maintenance apparatus
Inventor: SHARPE JAMES EDWARD
IPC: B66F7/24
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A mobile vehicle servicing apparatus consists of a towable chassis on which is mounted a pair of pivoted ramps 11. The apparatus is placed, and stabilised, on a hardstanding, with its wheels moved out of contact with the ground and a towing attachment removed. The vehicle 21 to be serviced is driven, or pulled up, onto the ramps 11 via detachable ramp extensions 19 and the ramps 11 are then raised to an essentially horizontal position, e.g. by the inflation of one or more airbags 24, so that access is provided to the underside of the vehicle. The apparatus of the invention is compact and light and robust enough to be towed by a small, or medium sized, tradesman's van and, consequently, can access confined locations which large, comprehensive, mobile, servicing vehicles / trainers cannot. The apparatus of the invention is ideal for servicing forklift trucks, farm machinery, etc. at their working locations.
Patent GB-2448213-A (GB)
Title: A method of installing a clamp on a tubular member
Inventor: STOKES KEVAN FREDERICK
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2008-03-17
Abstract: A method of installing a clamp on a tubular member (not shown) comprises the step of placing the clamp around the tubular member, applying a radial load 60 to the clamp and subsequently securing the loaded clamp to the tubular member. Ideally the clamp comprises a plurality of clamping components with each component having a radial compression force being applied by a hydraulic actuator 60, and the components secured by tightening a band around them using a bolt 115. The clamping components are preferably mounted in a frame (see fig.2, part 10) to ensure correct positioning. This method of radially preloading the clamp is ideally used on pipelines (eg. risers), to prevent uneven load distribution by the clamp around the pipe. An independent claim relates to an installation tool 5 suitable for applying a radial force to a clamp.
Patent GB-2447772-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for monitoring and securing danger zones on power-driven textile machines
Inventor: HOESEL FRITZ
IPC: D01G31/00
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: In an apparatus for monitoring and securing danger zones on power-driven textile machines, in particular spinning room preparatory machines, having movable machine parts 3, a stationary optical monitoring device 11 monitors a movable danger zone 13. The monitoring device is selectively activated to form a movable protection zone 13 around the movable danger zone. Intrusion into the danger zone triggers a response, such as an audible signal and/or ceasing motion of machine parts. The danger zone may comprise inner and outer zones. When the outer zone is breached, an alarm may sound and the machine parts may be slowed, allowing production to continue uninterrupted. Subsequent vacation of the outer zone returns the machine to normal speed. The optical device is preferably one or more cameras connected to a controller which additionally receives machine part position signals. The controller can selectively activate or deactivate zones in dependence on the position of the machine parts to free-up access to areas of the machine where there is no danger. Because the optical sensors are stationary they may be mounted remote from the machine and so may not be subjected to machine vibrations.
Patent GB-2459325-A (GB)
Title: A method of internally welding underwater pipes
Inventor: HEIKKILA MATTI EMIL
IPC: B23K37/02
Filed: 2008-04-22
Abstract: A method of providing a sealed joint between the ends of first 10 and second 12 underwater pipes comprises the steps of (a) locating a plug into the first pipe-end 16, (b) locating a sealer 26, 32 over the first and second pipe-ends, (c) removing water around the first and second pipe-ends, (d) providing a welding unit 42, 44 along the second pipe, and (e) creating internally one or more welds 60. Preferably the welding unit is a welding pig / crawler which can travel within the pipe to internally weld the pipe. The sealer may be an external sleeve, which may be welded to the pipes to form the joint, or may be an external clamp 62 or dam 68 (fig.2). Preferably hoses 35, 36 are connected to the sleeve / sealer to evacuate the trapped water within. The method is used to couple undersea gas / oil pipelines during repair / re-laying by dry welding from the inside.
Patent GB-2460088-A (GB)
Title: Locking mechanism used on aircraft retractable components
Inventor: SALCOMBE ANDREW PHILIP
IPC: B64C25/26
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: A lock 8 for example to lock retractable devices such as retractable landing gear for aircraft in a retracted position comprises a pivotally mounted hook member 10 with a hook portion 11 arranged to maintain a capture pin 7 attached for example to retractable landing gear in a predetermined position when locked. A pivotally mounted first stage latch assembly 20 is provided having a portion 21 arranged to engage with a corresponding portion 13 on the pivotally mounted hook member 10. A pivotally mounted second stage latch assembly 30 is also provided having a portion 31 arranged to engage a corresponding portion 23 of the first stage latch assembly 20 to maintain the first stage latch assembly 20 and hook member 10 in the predetermined locked position. An unlocking device 40 is arranged to rotate the second stage latch assembly 30 about its pivot 32 such that it is no longer engaged with the first stage latch member 20 and so that the first stage latch assembly 20 and hook member 10 rotate about their pivots 22, 12 to an unlocked position to release the capture pin.