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Patent GB-2390392-A (GB)
Title: Stackable support foot
Inventor: HIGGS PHILIP MAURICE
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: A support foot 10 for a modular safety rail system comprises a base plate 11 having upper and lower surfaces 12, 13 and an outer periphery 14. A plurality of sockets 15 are positioned inwards of the periphery and extending from said upper surface for location of a vertical post. A plurality of webs 18 are provided at said upper surface and each extending from a socket towards said periphery, each web extending from the base plate 13 to an upper edge surface of the web 19, the lower surface of the base plate 13 having at least one recess (26, 27 , Fig 2). When one support foot is stacked on top of another at least one of a distal end of a socket and an upper edge of a web engages the recess to prevent lateral movement of the feet. The upper edge surface of each web 19 is able to support the lower surface of a superimposed support foot to resist toppling.
Patent GB-2388466-A (GB)
Title: Proton-selective conducting membranes
Inventor: FLEISCHER NILES A
IPC: H01M50/414
Filed: 2002-01-08
Abstract: A membrane comprising: (a) a hydrophobic matrix polymer, and (b) a hydrophilic non-ionic polymer, wherein the hydrophobic polymer and the hydrophilic polymer are disposed so as to form a dense selectively proton-conducting membrane. The microstructure of such a membrane can be tailored to specific functionality requirements, such as proton conductivity vs. proton selectivity, and selectivity to particular species.
Patent GB-2391949-A (GB)
Title: Power detector with increased detection range
Inventor: CARLSSON ERIK
IPC: G01R21/10
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100, 200) for use in the detection of the power that passes through an electronic device, comprising means (110) for division of the power that enters the device into a first and a second branch. Each branch receives a predetermined proportion of the total input power with a predetermined phase difference between the signals that go into the branches, and the device comprises a first power detector (140) for the first branch and a means (130) for summation of the power in the two branches. The invention is characterized in that the device (100, 200) further comprises a second power detector (150) for the second branch, and in that the means (130) for summation can be controlled with regard to which branch and thereby to which power detector (140, 150) the sum of the power is diverted, and in that the device comprises, in one of its branches, means (120) for said control of the summator.
Patent GB-2405998-A (GB)
Title: Computer power supply
Inventor: TSAI ERIC
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A power supply installed at a rear side of a computer comprises a base 11 and a cover 12. The back of the power supply has a receptacle 13, into which power is supplied. The voltage of the power is then reduced by an electric element 14 and supplied to the computer. The top cover is formed with a hole 121 in which a fan 122 is installed. The fan blows outer cool air over the electric element and through ventilating holes 110 provided on the back of the power supply. A mask 123 may cover the hole. The fan may sense the temperature of the power supply and alter its speed accordingly.
Patent GB-2391961-A (GB)
Title: Electronically assisted memory aid
Inventor: KAIN OLGA
IPC: G04G99/00
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: A memory aid device comprising an enclosure, wherein a front panel of said enclosure includes a plurality of portions adapted to accept handwritten erasable indicia; said front panel further including indicator lights wherein respective individual ones of said lights are associated with respective individual ones of said portions.
Patent GB-2397481-A (GB)
Title: Editing image attributes using User-profiles
Inventor: TECU KIRK STEVEN
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of applying user preferences to attributes associated with a digital image. A first digital image from an imaging device (305), is recieved updating attributes contained in user profile based on user manipulations to the first digital image to create an updated user profile (308), and applying the attributes contained in the updated user profile to a second digital image (306).
Patent GB-2399298-A (GB)
Title: Iron-type golf club head with beveled sole
Inventor: BLISS JOHN C
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: An iron-type golf club head includes a body having a front face arranged for impact with a golf ball, a heel end 16, a toe end 18 and a beveled sole. The beveled sole has leading and trailing edges 34, 36 with a ridge 42 located between them. The beveled sole includes a primary surface 38 and a secondary surface 40, both of which vary in width from the heel end to the toe end. The primary surface 38 is located between the leading edge 34 and the ridge 42, and the secondary surface 40 is located between the trailing edge 36 and the ridge 42. The primary surface has a first width dimension 38a adjacent the heel end, a second width dimension 38b measured along a center line C located substantially between the heel and toe ends, and a third width dimension 38c adjacent the toe end. The first and preferably the third width dimensions of the primary surface are less than the second width dimension of the primary surface. The secondary surface has a first width dimension 40a adjacent the heel end, a second width dimension 40b measured along the center line C, and a third width dimension 40c adjacent the toe end. The first and preferably the third width dimensions of the secondary surface are greater than the second width dimension of the secondary surface. Primary surface 38 has a heel extension for hosel 14 allowing club head to pass through sand or grass without digging in. The head may have a cavity back with alternative weight member(s).
Patent GB-2414089-A (GB)
Title: Adding temporal characteristics to an existing database
Inventor: PICKERING PAUL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: This is a method for adding temporal characteristics to a new or existing computerised database. Each new update to the data in the database is anchored in time and space by the addition of certain fields including a best precision transaction time to each record. A flag indicates whether the record is active or being logically deleted at the time of the transaction. During the conversion, parallel running is feasible with both databases being updated, and with only the pre-temporal database being used operationally. The temporal database is append-only. All data in the temporal database equally accessible, independently of its age. There is no preferential moment in time for which the database is biased or oriented towards one user over another. The temporal database may be used to produce views upon the data that are optimised for historical accuracy, or for data quality, or for complete and comprehensive history.
Patent GB-2414721-A (GB)
Title: Pivoted pusher with pneumatic article retention/cooling means
Inventor: HASLEHURST GEOFFREY
IPC: B65G47/22
Filed: 2004-06-05
Abstract: Apparatus for the translocation of newly formed glassware comprises a pivotally mounted pusher 24 having one or more cylinder bores each accommodating one or more reciprocating pistons 28, and further comprises a retaining means connected to the pusher. The apparatus is provided with a gas supply independent to any gas supplied to the cylinder bores, which assists in retaining the glassware and/or cooling the glassware. The retaining means may comprise a plurality of protruding members for simultaneously engaging a plurality of pieces of glassware. Control apparatus may be used to control the gas supply, the control apparatus operating independently of any control apparatus used to control supply of gas to the pistons.
Patent GB-2399435-A (GB)
Title: Using generic user name and password to generate a token to access a service.
Inventor: CARONNI GERMANO
IPC: G06F21/41
Filed: 2001-01-04
Abstract: A user wishing to access a service on a computer system enters a generic user name and password. The service then receives a request to establish a user name and password for the user at the service and generates a token for the user by manipulating the generic user name and password. The token may be generated by a hash function, which could include the server identification. The token may be in the form of printable characters and may be passed to the service as a valid user name. The generic password may be sent with the token to the service. The server id may be the URL or the internet protocol address. The method may be executed by an applet, a plug-in web browser, a proxy, a servlet or by a script.
Patent GB-2409415-A (GB)
Title: Swimming aid
Inventor: SMITH NIEL CORNEL
IPC: A63B31/12
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A swimming aid comprises two separate winged flukes 1 which are attached to the lower legs. Each fluke extends down and outwards from the shin glove 3, which is shaped to fit around the front of the lower leg and can be attached by straps (5 fig 3) secured with a buckle (6 fig 4). A foot strap 7 is included for added stability.
Patent GB-2404659-A (GB)
Title: Fractionation of allyl- and p-hydroxybenzyl-isothiocyanates from mustard
Inventor: SAKAI SHIRO
IPC: A23L27/10
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: Yellow or oriental mustard seed can be fractionated to produce allyl isothiocyanate and p-hydroxybenzyl isothiocyanate. Processes for the production of these various fractions from mustard seed stock are disclosed. The seed stock is comminuted with water to yield an activated slurry, in which the enzyme myrosinase hydrolyses and deteriorates glycosinolates in the seed stock to isothiocyanates. Remaining slurry can then be sterilized and further conventionally processed to yield improved finished mustard products.
Patent GB-2419398-A (GB)
Title: A front access panel of a radiator cover
Inventor: BIRD KENNETH
IPC: F24D19/06
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A radiator cover comprises a front access panel that can be rotated on hinges or removed away from the radiator cover. A receptacle may be attached to the front access panel (fig 3) to collect items that may ingress through apertures of a top portion of the cover that is disposed above the radiator. The radiator cover may be attached to a wall by screws or to the radiator.
Patent GB-2408163-A (GB)
Title: Pulsed radar having a reception circuit divided into two channels with measuring regions having different scanning speeds
Inventor: TOENNESEN TORE
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A device 100 is disclosed for detecting and/or evaluating at least one target object such as objects in the surrounding field of a motor vehicle wherein a sensing region or detection gate is displaced over a measuring region at a scanning speed in such a way that a target specific speed measurement during continuous detection is ensured with a short latency time. The disclosed arrangement 100 comprises a reception circuit 70 divided into at least two channels 72,74 which can be operated independently of each other. The first channel 72 of the reception circuit 70 is arranged to displace the sensing region or the detection gate over the whole measuring region at a constant scanning speed and the second channel 74 of the reception circuit 70 is arranged to displace the sensing region or the detection gate over the measuring region at a variable scanning speed and/or for a preset period of time at a diminishing scanning speed at a preset position inside the monitoring region.
Patent GB-2419818-A (GB)
Title: Thermally responsive therapeutic compositions
Inventor: RIMMER STEPHEN
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: A therapeutic composition comprising particles comprising a biodegradable thermally responsive vinyl ether polymer or co-polymer in a physiologically acceptable fluid, the particles comprising an entrapped bioactive substance releasably bound to the polymer, the polymer particles forming a stable colloidal suspension at a first temperature T1 wherein T1 is less than 37{ C, and forming a gel at a temperature T2, wherein T2 is not greater than 37{ C, and wherein T2 - T1   /  5{C and wherein 37{C - T2 <5{C, the polymer gel being adapted to permit controlled release of the bioactive substance when in its gel form. Also claimed are block and graft copolymers comprising a poly(alkyl vinyl ether) and their micro- or nano- suspensions.
Patent GB-2420276-A (GB)
Title: A container for cosmetics
Inventor: TOEG ORNA
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A liquid-impermeable container contains a liquid cosmetic, for example nail polish, mascara or eyeshadow, and has an opening connected to an applicator for the liquid cosmetic. The container also has a resealable cap to prevent leakage of the cosmetic and ingress of air.
Patent GB-2421905-A (GB)
Title: Securing a temporary cover on stairs
Inventor: WRAGG RICHARD JOHN
IPC: A47G27/06
Filed: 2005-01-11
Abstract: A method of securing a temporary cover 40 on a flight of stairs 42, the stairs having rigid support means 52 on either side thereof, comprises providing a cover 40 and a set of compressible rods (10, fig.1), laying the cover 40 over the stairs 42, compressing each of the rods (10, fig 1), placing it on top of the cover 40, and allowing it to extend so that each of its ends (20,22, fig.1) rests against a respective one of the support means 52 thereby to secure the cover 40 in position. Each rod (10, fig.1) may include two rod sections (12, 14, fig.1) and biasing means such as a compression spring (24, fig.1) to urge the two sections apart. Flexible, plastic, or cushioned end members may be provided to engage the support means 52, which may be a stringer, a wall, or part of the support structure for the banister. The length of the rod (10, fig.1) may be adjustable to enable use with a greater range of stair widths.
Patent GB-2414681-A (GB)
Title: Air fractionation means for aircraft cabin
Inventor: RITTNER WOLFGANG
IPC: B64D13/02
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: The means (12) is provided for air fractionization on board an aircraft. The air fractionization installation functions according to the principle of pressure swing adsorption and is supplied by the air conditioning and pressurization system with which also the aircraft cabin may be supplied with air.
Patent GB-2417600-A (GB)
Title: Board for displaying sports scarf and pictures
Inventor: EDGE NORMAN JOHN
IPC: A47C20/02
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: A display board (2) comprises a panel (4) for receiving and displaying a plurality of images of players of a sports team. The display board (2) also comprises support means (8) for supporting a scarf (10) of the team, and fixing means (12) for fixing the display board (2) in a display position. Preferably the display board (2) is provided with a gripper means (16) for gripping the scarf. The gripper means (16) may be in the form of a hook and loop fastener. Images of players may be attached to the board via a magnetic means (see fig 14)), or via oval shaped mounting devices. The display board may be used as a headboard for a bed, or may have the markings of a football pitch.
Patent GB-2419320-A (GB)
Title: Moulding an automotive trim assembly with an integrated airbag door
Inventor: HIER MICHAEL J
IPC: B29C44/04
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: A method of making an automotive trim assembly (12,,18,20,22,24) includes injection molding a first curable polymer to form a substrate (26) defining a deployment door (32) in a first shot of a molding operation. A cover (34) is then formed on at least a portion of both the substrate (26) and deployment door (32) by injection molding a second curable polymer in a second shot of the molding operation. The cover (34) includes an inner (36) and outer (38) layer of the second polymer having a substantially non-cellular structure and a core (40) of the second polymer having a cellular structure between the inner and outer layers (36,38). At least one score line (42,44,46) is formed in the substrate (26) to define the deployment door (32) therein. The score line (42,44,46) may be formed during the molding operation or in a post-molding process, such as a laser scoring process. There is also disclosed a method of deploying an airbag cushion 16 and comprising actuating an airbag system 14, opening the deployment door 32 in the trim assembly and using the cover 34 to prevent the door 32 from detaching from the trim assembly.
Patent GB-2415790-A (GB)
Title: Negative photoresist composition
Inventor: HIROSAKI TAKAKO
IPC: G03F7/11
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: A negative photoresist composition which is used in a method for forming a pattern wherein an underlayer film is provided on a substrate, a photoresist layer comprising a negative photoresist composition is provided on said underlayer film, said photoresist film is selectively exposed, and then said underlayer film and said photoresist film are simultaneously subjected to a developing treatment, and contains (A) an alkali-soluble resin, (B) an acid generator which generates an acid when irradiated with a radiation, and (C) a crosslinking agent, characterized in that the acid generator (B) comprises an onium salt containing a cation having no hydrophilic group. The negative photoresist composition allows the formation of a resist pattern having improved resolution.
Patent GB-2418869-A (GB)
Title: Auto-play gaming machine
Inventor: WEBB DEREK JOHN
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2002-11-16
Abstract: A gaming apparatus 10 or method for simulating a card game comprises an input device 14, a display device 12 and a controller 22. At least one wager criterion is input by a player and the player hand is assessed with respect to the wagering criterion and wagers may be placed depending on the outcome of this determination without any further player intervention, i.e. bets are placed automatically if the criterion is satisfied. Thus the game machine has automated played functionality. The criterion may be based on player hand strength, for example a hand score or if certain cards are present or the underlying statistical probabilities of the game played. The cards in the player's hand may be assessed sequentially. Preferably, cards in the player's hand may initially be obscured and remain obscured if they are not used in the automatic assessment and the player may chose the manner in which any obscured cards are revealed.
Patent GB-2437301-A (GB)
Title: A connector for a fluid flow control device
Inventor: FINNEY PHILIP ANDREW
IPC: F16L41/12
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A connector 10 for a fluid flow control device comprises a body 11 in which is disposed a passage to convey fluid from a supply tube to a control device (see fig.3), a collet 18 with gripping elements 22 which can be urged inwardly so as to grip and exterior surface of the supply tube by axial movement of the collet away from the body and an adjustable securing member 15 for urging the collet 18 away from the body. The securing element may be an axially movable sleeve 14 connected to a flange 16, and may have apertures for mounting to a wall. The sleeve may have internal threads to engage external threads 12 of the connector body. Relative rotation effects axial movement between the flanged sleeve 15 and the body 11. An independent claim claims a connector having formations for connection to a tap / bath / shower mixer.
Patent GB-2437710-A (GB)
Title: Bed cooling accessory
Inventor: GUTTFIELD RICHARD FRANK
IPC: A47C21/04
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: A bed accessory 10 incorporating means for cooling the support surface on which the occupant lies. The bed accessory may be in the form of a mattress, mattress cover or an under blanket. Preferably the device is cooled by a matrix of Peltier effect devices. Alternatively the device may be cooled by circulating a cooling fluid or gas such as water drawn from a reservoir, air or a refrigerant vapour through one or more tubes 12 to extract heat from the support surface. A control unit 14 may be included to regulate the temperature.
Patent GB-2439044-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in washing a persons hair intended to fit around the person's neck
Inventor: SALES ALAN CHARLES
IPC: A45D19/12
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: Apparatus 2 for use in washing a person's hair comprises first 6 and second 8 trays with respective entrance portions 10,14 intended in use to fit around a person's neck and a collar 16 to secure the trays together such that the person's hair can be washed without water running onto those parts of the person located below the apparatus.
Patent GB-2440545-A (GB)
Title: Retro-fit pipe coupling
Inventor: TWYFORD CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: F16L29/00
Filed: 2006-08-01
Abstract: A pipe coupling for receiving air blown dry products, e.g. from an agricultural bulk tipper (figure 5), is intended to be attached to storage areas that were not originally provided with such a coupling, to convert them to receive such products. The coupling includes a mounting plate 1 fixed to a receiving pipe 3. The mounting plate has a number of outer bolt holes 2 to secure it to a trailer or store and a larger central hole (6, figure 3) which allows the product to pass through the mounting plate from the receiver pipe into the trailer/store. The pipe coupling includes a shut off slide 4 to isolate the storage area from external contamination, and an angled deflector plate (7, figure 3).
Patent GB-2438420-A (GB)
Title: Butterfly valve assembly
Inventor: WHITEFIELD KEVIN JOHN
IPC: F16K27/02
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: A valve assembly comprises a housing 1 defining a conduit 2 through which fluid may flow and a butterfly plate 8 rotatably mounted within the housing. The plate 8 incorporates oppositely located projections 11 which extend beyond the conduit. The plate and projections are of one piece and each of the projections 11 extends beyond the conduit into a respective one of two end recesses 9 located in oppositely facing rotatable shafts 7 so that the plate rotates within the housing together with the shafts. The projections 11 are held in place within the recesses 9 solely by interfit between the valve components once the valve is assembled for use, with no screws or other auxiliary clamping means securing the projections to the shafts. The housing is formed from at least two separable components 22, 23.
Patent GB-2442492-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle speed control
Inventor: GILLETT CHRISTOPHE
IPC: B60K31/00
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A safety system for a vehicle has a prediction arrangement, such as a GPS device, which provides information about the path of the road on which the vehicle is driving, a curve identification device for identifying critical curves on the road ahead of the vehicle, means to determine the safe maximum speed of the vehicle around the curves and a processor to determine a maximum safe braking amount for the vehicle so that a signal can be produced to assist in reducing the speed of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2439402-A (GB)
Title: Methods of sterilisation of aerosol valve components
Inventor: WARBY RICHARD
IPC: A61L2/18
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A method of sterilisation of valve components. The method comprises providing one or more valve components -which are suitable for use in aerosol dispensing apparatus -and subjecting at least part of the one or more valve components to sterilisation means selected from one or more of radiation sterilisation means; chemical sterilisation means; and/or heat sterilisation means. The means of sterilisation include, gamma radiation, electron beam radiation, ethylene oxide, steam, autoclave, dry-heat, ozone, bleach, glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, ortho-phthalaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, x-rays, subatomic particles and/or UV radiation.