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Patent GB-2443284-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable harness for sailing and sail boarding
Inventor: CONOLLY BRIAN
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2007-08-08
Abstract: An adjustable harness for sailing and sail boarding with a built in trapeze/sailboard hook assembly and adjustable side flaps. Preferably the harness is in the form of a nappy harness, with a back support, shoulder straps and a hook assembly with an internal spreader bar attached to a front piece 26 that made form a moulded assembly of composite materials that are flexible in the side regions to promote dexterity. The back and front of the harness may be joined together via a double hook and loop fastening system, where one of the flaps 27 is sandwiched between two layers 26, 28 or via a single hook and loop fastening system. The hook assembly may have a safety release system such as a quick release pin that detaches the hook 12 from the spreader bar assembly. The harness may have a moulded back and optional lumbar pad 21 that may be held in place via hook and loop fasteners. The harness may be used for droop hiking, sail boarding and trapezing, although a different harness assembly may be used for example the droop hiking (fig 5).
Patent GB-2451836-A (GB)
Title: Stack of bags
Inventor: CLARKSON JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: A stack (10) comprises identical vest-type bags (12) each bag (12) having a closed base (18), closed sides (18, 20) and an open mouth (22) opposite the base and two carrying handles (24). Each bag also has a mounting portion (26) adapted to be engaged with a dispenser in order to retain the stack. The mounting portion, which may conveniently be in the form of a tab (26) having a through aperture (28), forms part of the bag whereby it is removed with the bag when the bag is removed from the stack. Each bag may be separated from retaining members (29) of the dispenser during removal by tearing at a line of weakness (30) running from each aperture (28) to the periphery of the tab (26). The tabs may be on the handles as shown but similar projecting tabs may also be provided elsewhere, Figure 4. The bags may be folded to form the stack.
Patent GB-2453182-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the preparation of beverages
Inventor: MENDL NADINE
IPC: A23F5/24
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: The present invention relates, in particular, to the preparation of beverages containing three or more distinct layers, such as a latte macchiato. In particular, the present invention provides a method of dispensing a beverage into a receptacle 2 comprising forming a first liquid layer 10, such as milk, in the receptacle and a foam layer 12, such as foamed milk, on top of the first liquid layer; and dispensing a second liquid 26, such as coffee, from a dispensing unit 20 positioned above or on top of the receptacle through the foam layer to form a second liquid layer 11 between the first liquid layer 10 and the foam layer 12. Also disclosed is a dispensing unit 20 suitable for positioning above or on top of a beverage receptacle 2 comprising a cup-shaped container, a bottom outlet surface of which being provided with one or more apertures, 24.
Patent GB-2443520-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary foam
Inventor: KAO WEN HSIEN
IPC: E03D5/00
Filed: 2007-10-22
Abstract: A layer of foam is applied to the inside bottom of a sanitary device e.g. a toilet bowl, to prevent splashing and contamination. Chemical agents such as perfuming, deodorizing, cleaning, disinfecting or sterilizing agents may be added to the foam. Apparatus such as that shown in US Patent Application No. 2007/0245472 may be used to supply the foam.
Patent GB-2454711-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle warning and reminder system using digital playback of audio messages
Inventor: MOODY CHERYL
IPC: G07C5/00
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: A programmable audible warning system uses audio messages for people and is fitted to vehicles and powered through the vehicles 12v DC supply 1 or a rechargeable battery 4. The system processor 6 uses signals 2 from a series of the vehicles switches or additional switches to define when a particular message will be played. The audio is produced by output 7 and sent to a speaker 8. The switches may include those related to doors, temperature sensor, engine ignition, reversing, trailer connections. The messages may also include safety slogans or review risk assessments. The audio messages can be changed by the end user and audio files may be stored on a removable memory 10. The memory 10 may store event data as a log.
Patent GB-2455096-A (GB)
Title: Organic thin-film transistor
Inventor: BURROUGHES JEREMY
IPC: H01L27/28
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: An organic thin film transistor comprises a source 2 and drain 4 electrode provided with a thin self-assembled layer 14 of a material comprising an electron accepting dopant moiety for chemically doping an organic semi-conductive material 8. The dopant moiety is charcterised by a redox potential of at least 0.3eV relative to a saturated calomel electrode in acetonitrile. The preferred material for the self-assembled layer 14 is a fluorinated tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCQN). The self-assembled layer 14 provides good wetability for the organic semiconductor material 8 as well as improving the charge mobility of the transistor. Therefore, the range of materials used as electrodes 2, 4 may be increased when they are coated with the self-assembled layer 14. The disclosed arrangement does not require the addition of a separate attachment moiety. A method of fabricating the transistor is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2456539-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2008-01-17
Abstract: Swimming goggles 1 include a frame unit 2, lenses 3 assembled on the frame unit, and a strap unit 4. The strap unit comprises a head strap 40 with two free ends (401, 402), and buckle unit 41 for securing and adjusting the head strap. The buckle includes a base 5 and a control portion 6 and two biasing arms (60) for abutting against the head strap, which when operated release the head strap, which is allowed to be adjusted. The swimming goggles also include a nose bridge 20 and a pair of support portions 21, 21, which are encapsulated by the left frame 23, right frame 24 and connecting member 25 to form the frame unit 2.
Patent GB-2457072-A (GB)
Title: Fluorescence vision system
Inventor: AWAN SHAKIL AHMED
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: An apparatus comprises at least one moveable element 100 to which is attached a fluorescent marker 118, a source of illumination 110 at an excitation frequency for the marker, and a camera 124 arranged to view the moveable element and capable of sensing light at the fluorescence frequency of the marker. The marker material may be ruby. The element may be a leaf of a multi-leaf collimator for a radiotherapeutic device and the arrangement allows for reliable detection of the position of the device leaves. Thus the present invention provides a multi-leaf collimator for a radiotherapeutic apparatus comprising at least one leaf having a fluorescent marker. The present invention also provides a radiotherapeutic apparatus comprising a multi-leaf collimator as defined above. The apparatus can also comprise a source of illumination 104 optically co-located with a radiation source to allow the radiation field 106 that will be emitted to be checked visually by an operator. A filter 108 can be placed over an output of the apparatus for blocking fluorescence from the markers and thereby enhancing the contrast of the image of the fluorescent markers.
Patent GB-2443148-A (GB)
Title: Method for production of cholesteric liquid crystal medium having volume-phase hologram
Inventor: WATANABE MASACHIKA
IPC: G02B5/30
Filed: 2008-02-28
Abstract: A volume-phase hologram layer (2) is formed on a substrate (1). A cholesteric liquid crystal layer (3) is then formed on the volume-phase hologram layer (2). The substrate (1) is detached from the volume-phase hologram layer (2), an adhesive layer (4) is formed on the substrate-detached surface of the volume-phase hologram layer (2), and a substrate (5) is provided on the adhesive layer (4), thereby forming a laminate. Ultimately, the laminate is die-cut to give a cholesteric liquid crystal medium having a volume-phase hologram in the form of a label. Thus, a cholesteric liquid crystal medium having a volume-phase hologram can be produced with good efficiency, without the need of any complicated process such as alignment.
Patent GB-2459303-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for support and movement of a camera
Inventor: TAYLOR PETER JOHN
IPC: B66F11/04
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a vest 10 worn by a user 1 and having on its shoulders pivots 12 for an telescoping boom 20. A camera 38 is mounted on a standard mount 32 on a crossmember extending between side members 16 of the boom. A counterweight 28 provides balance to produce quasi-neutral positioning of the boom and camera and thus its ready pivoting by the user. Pistol grips 16, 18 provide for extension of the boom and panning/tilting of the camera. A monitor screen 36 allows the user to view the picture seen by the camera.
Patent GB-2459478-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunication System with simplified Receiver
Inventor: WITCHARD CLYDE
IPC: H03L7/06
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: In a communication system, a signal is transmitted from a transmitter to a receiver, comprising a carrier having data modulated thereon, and the transmitted signal is received in the receiver, by means of a local synchronization signal. The transmitted signal also includes a plurality of phase probe signals having a known property namely that, when detected in the absence of noise and with a local synchronization signal having a desired phase, the phase probe signals have zero amplitude in at least one phase. The phase probe signals are received, by means of said local synchronization signal, and the receiver determines a mean amplitude of the received phase probe signals in said at least one phase, and adjusts a phase of the local synchronization signal based on said determined mean amplitude.
Patent GB-2463102-A (GB)
Title: Permanent magnet couplings
Inventor: RODGER DAVID
IPC: H02K49/10
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: An electrical machine comprises: a first rotor 10, rotatable about axis 12, and having a first magnet arrangement on a first surface thereof; a second rotor 18, held with a first surface thereof adjacent the first surface of the first rotor and such that it cannot rotate about the first axis, but is rotatable about a second axis, and a second magnet arrangement on the first surface thereof; wherein the first and second magnet arrangements are such that rotation of the first rotor about the first axis causes rotation of the second rotor about the second axis. The first rotor is in the form of an at least partial hollow torus, with the first surface thereof being an internal surface. The second rotor is in the form of a cylinder, located within the hollow torus, with the first surface thereof being an external surface, such that the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis. A rotary to linear arrangements are also disclosed eg helically arranged magnets 188,189 on linearly movable tube cause cylinder 180 to rotate. Various other versions of linear interaction are disclosed.
Patent GB-2453273-A (GB)
Title: Lumen-traveling delivery device
Inventor: FERREN BRAN
IPC: A61B5/07
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: Lumen-traveling devices capable of controlled material release and associated methods and systems are described. Lumen-traveling devices capable of traveling within a body lumen may include a propelling mechanism to produce movement of the lumen- traveling device within the lumen, as well as additional components such as a sensor, a material release portion, and/or control circuitry. In some embodiments, a sensor may be used to detect a local condition, and a material may be released from the device in response.
Patent GB-2465986-A (GB)
Title: Method of generating diversity in polynucleotide sequences
Inventor: MONACI PAOLO
IPC: C07K16/00
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: A method of introducing diversity at a desired point into one or more target polynucleotide sequences is disclosed, wherein the polynucleotide sequences are engineered to contain a restriction site for a type II restriction enzyme, digesting the DNA with the restriction enzyme to generate a collection of dsDNA fragments with complementary overhanging 5' and 3' ends to a collection of dsDNA variant fragments, and ligating the digested fragments with the variant fragments to give a diverse library of sequences. The restriction enzymes used are preferably type IIB or type IIS restriction enzymes. The target polynucleotides preferably encode a polypeptide, most preferably an immunoglobulin.
Patent GB-2455936-A (GB)
Title: Pin valve cartridge assembly for a HPLC control valve
Inventor: FRISWELL DAVID R
IPC: G01N30/22
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: A pin valve cartridge assembly for a HPLC control valve has a housing (600) in which the pin is accommodated. The pin has an elongate body 720 which includes a first diameter portion and a second relatively smaller diameter portion 717 which terminates in a valve seat. The second smaller diameter portion passes through a ring seal assembly contained within a load sleeve 712. A load ring 718 is provided on the first relatively larger diameter portion of the pin and a spring 722 is disposed on the first diameter portion between one axial end of the load ring and the load sleeve. Further spring means 714 is provided at an opposite axial end of the load ring together with a pin lift assembly to actuate means to apply axial compression force to the pin to move the pin axially within the housing so that it moves from an unextended position to an extended position.
Patent GB-2472033-A (GB)
Title: Greenhouse system utilising recovered heat
Inventor: TULIE GARY
IPC: A01G9/24
Filed: 2009-07-22
Abstract: A greenhouse system comprises a supply of clean water, evaporators 4 for evaporating the seawater and a condenser 19 for condensing water vapour. The condenser may be in the form of an air to water heat exchanger or an air to air heat exchanger. Heat recovered in the heat exchanger is used to further aid evaporation of seawater. Alternatively, a mechanical vapour recompression unit can be used to recover heat. Air hung seaweed may be used as an evaporator. The temperature in parts of the greenhouse system is optimised for cultivation. The greenhouse system may also incorporate seawater treatment based on alternate magnetic poles which prevents limescale and results in the precipitation of fine crystals of calcium carbonate. The calcium carbonate can be collected by filtration and used in various applications, such as a cement substitute. As a by-product of the greenhouse system, cool air is made available for air conditioning.
Patent GB-2476637-A (GB)
Title: Wideband voltage measurement transformer
Inventor: CORDINGLEY BRIAN VINCENT
IPC: G01R15/18
Filed: 2009-07-22
Abstract: A wideband voltage measurement transformer comprising a magnetic core 3 onto which is wound a primary winding: this can comprise two or more separately wound primary sections 4 connected in series or can be tapped at regular or irregular intervals to create serially connected primary sections (see figure 5 not shown). These sections exhibit a substantially uniform frequency response over a band of frequencies. The invention can be used to measure voltages at high frequencies, such as in pulsed applications with high frequency harmonics and each primary section is provided with an impedance compensating network 6 and may be wound in a progressive manner. The voltage across the separate primary sections may sum broadly to the primary input voltage over a band of frequencies. A secondary winding 5, connected in series with a resistor 7 for impedance matching, may be used to monitor the voltage across the primary winding. It may be possible to add additional external winding to the transformer.
Patent GB-2472191-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for characterising a medium
Inventor: LINNETT LAURIE
IPC: G01F23/296
Filed: 2009-07-24
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining the presence of an interface region, such as an interface region defined between first and second layers of a medium, for example, mediums comprising hydrocarbons, such as oil and/or gas. An interface region can be determined in a pipeline, or the like, by comparing a flight characteristic, for example, the ratio of a time of flight against distance travelled of a first acoustic signal passing through the medium with a flight characteristic of a second acoustic signal passing through the medium. In cases when these flight characteristics are determined to be different, the presence of an interface can be determined. A conduit 100 is provided with a first transmission path through first layer 110 and second layer 120 separated by interface region 115 and of known distance D1 between transmitter 210a and receiver 210b. Second transmitter 220a and second receiver 220b are configured to transmit and receive a second interface signal across the second transmission path D2.
Patent GB-2458871-A (GB)
Title: A communication system and/or a method of communication
Inventor: MCPHERSON IAN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-12-29
Abstract: A communication system comprises:   Ò  means for automatically recognizing the vehicle's numbers present on vehicle plates;   Ò  means for storing data representative of a driver's personal contact details and vehicle number plates;   Ò  means for matching a recognized vehicle number plate with said stored data; and   Ò  means for sending one or more signals to said driver.
Patent GB-2475301-A (GB)
Title: Payment Authentication System and Processing Method
Inventor: JARMAN MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q20/38
Filed: 2009-11-13
Abstract: A payment authentication system and processing method are disclosed. The system (10) includes a user interface unit (20) and a payment processing system (30). The payment processing system (30) is associated with a unique payment identifier which preferably is in a valid credit card number format, but is a virtual credit card number rather than an actual credit card number. The unique payment identifier is configured to cause an external system (40), associated with a merchant, processing a first transaction which uses the unique payment identifier to transmit data querying the transaction to the payment processing system (30), the data including or identifying the unique payment identifier. Upon receipt of data querying the transaction, the payment processing system (30) is arranged to communicate with the user interface unit (20) to obtain authorisation for the payment of the transaction. The payment can then be made if authorisation is made. The user interface unit preferably has a card reader, the card being charged via a further transaction which the external system (40) of the merchant is not a party to. The invention allows "card present" transactions to be made by online retailers.
Patent GB-2475836-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic animal scarer for a motor vehicle
Inventor: ROBERTS LUCY
IPC: A01M29/18
Filed: 2009-11-28
Abstract: An ultrasonic animal scarer mounted on a motor vehicle for discouraging animals from entering the road when a vehicle is approaching. The scarer may produce a cyclic sound and may be powered by the vehicles battery.
Patent GB-1306257-A (GB)
IPC: D05C15/28
Filed: 1970-03-03
Abstract: 1306257 Tufting SINGER CO 3 March 1970 [3 April 1969] 10066/70 Heading DIG Dense pile fabric is formed, in a tufting machine having a needle plate 28 movable transversely to the direction A of fabric feed, by restraining the lateral shifting movement of  the fabric before the needle plate has travelled its full range of movement. This results in a lateral tuft stagger of less than the needle spacing. The apparatus disclosed for carrying out the invention is substantially the same as that disclosed in Specification 1084787 but the loopers 34 are directed against the direction A so that the effect of the loops engaged thereon, and or the engagement of the needles 24 in the fabric, provide therestraining action.
Patent GB-128393-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spiral and Coiled Springs.
Inventor: TERRY CHARLES
IPC: F16F1/08
Filed: 1918-06-19
Abstract: 128,393. Terry, C., and Clarke, E. June 19, 1918. Volute springs.-A double volute spring having one half of the turns arranged concentrically within the other is formed of a strip of material tapering from end to end. In a modified form, the strip is parallel for one set of coils and tapering for the other set.
Patent GB-545864-A (GB)
Title: Hold down and chip collecting attachment for drills
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 1941-08-08
Abstract: 545,864. Drilling. CHICAGO PNEUMATIC TOOL CO. Aug. 8, 1941, No. 10095. Convention date, Oct. 5, 1940. [Class 83 (iii)] [Also in Group XXVIII] A drilling-tool, especially for forming rivet holes in superposed aluminium sheets, is provided with a casing on the front of the tool including a plunger 41 which holds the work down and is axially bored to receive the drill and allow air to be drawn through into the casing and through a hose 27 to a dust-bag ; the air current may be induced by a jet of compressed air led into the hose or into a casing enclosing a wire mesh bag to which several drills may be connected. Air holes 61, 62 may be formed in the casing and plunger. The plunger is pressed forwards by a spring. The part 39 of the casing is held in a position adjusted to the length of the drill by an adjustable wire clip 54 engaging a slot in its end. The casing and plunger can be advanced and retracted by a ring 47 provided with locking balls. The air exhauster and drill motor may be started together automatically.
Patent GB-705132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to sealing devices for relatively rotatable parts
IPC: F16J15/34
Filed: 1952-04-22
Abstract: 705,132. Oil seals. NOYES, R. C. (Atkinson Co., G. F., Atkinson, G. H., and Saywell, L. G., [trading as Saywell Associates]). April 22, 1952, No. 10144/52. Class 122 (5) A sealing device between inner and outer relatively-rotatable members such as the races 11, 12 of a ball bearing 13, comprises a thin resilient metal annulus 16, one peripheral edge of which is fixedly sealed to one of the members 11 as by a ring 19, and the free peripheral edge is axially deflected by an axially-facing annular surface 22 on the other member 12 so that a marginal portion of a side face of the annulus is resiliently urged into surface contact with the said annular surface with the greatest pressure between the surfaces occurring at the free peripheral edge 23, the radial extent of the surface contact being substantially less than the total radial overlap of the annulus and the said annular surface. The annulus 16 is of spring steel, phosphor bronze or stainless steel and its contact or both faces may have bonded thereto an antifriction coating of thermally set synthetic resin which may be of the order of 0.001 to 0.002 of an inch thick. In modifications the surface 22 is provided by the flange of an L-shaped ring press fitted on the inner race 12 or by a second metal annulus secured at its inner periphery to the inner race. In another modification, Fig. 15, the contact pressure of the annulus on the surface 22 is augmented by a member 92 of resilient material such as synthetic rubber press fitted on the inner race 12 and preferably reinforced by a metal insert 96. In yet another modification, Fig. 17, the resilient member 92 contacts the inner marginal portion of a second metal annulus 101 secured to the outer race 99 and axially spaced outwardly of the bearing from the sealing annulus 97 to thereby form a secondary seal that also acts as a dust excluder. The second annulus 101 may be circumferentially indented toward its inner periphery so that it contacts and applies lateral pressure to the first annulus 97. In still another modification the inner marginal portions of two axially spaced metal annuli secured to an outer bearing race or shaft housing overlap and sealingly contact the outwardly converging side faces of a ring secured to an inner bearing race or shaft.