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Patent GB-2425069-A (GB)
Title: Emulsion separating
Inventor: WALTL HANS GUNTER ALEXANDER
IPC: B01D17/04
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: Apparatus for separating oil from compressor condensate, comprises a separator (22, Fig 1), having an upper chamber 30, provided with an inlet 26, connected with a coalescing filter 28, and a filter housing containing a hydrophobic oleophilic substance 48. In use condensate flows from the upper chamber through the filter housing under the action of gravity. Preferably the filter housing is a separator cartridge 42, and the coalescing filter has a layer of borosilicate glass microfibres and a plastics foam or non-woven fabric drainage layer. The hydrophobic oleophilic substance may be a fibrous or shredded polypropylene occupying a lower half of the separator cartridge. A further invention discloses a method of treating compressor condensate which comprises mixing the condensate with demulsifying agent, holding the mixture while emulsion cracking at least partly proceeds, and supplying the at least partly cracked emulsion to a separator containing a hydrophobic oleophilic substance.
Patent GB-2413595-A (GB)
Title: Clip
Inventor: OKADA SHIGEO
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A clip has a head part 11 a leg part 12 adapted to be inserted into a fining hole thereby to be engaged with the peripheral edge of the fitting hole. The leg part has a post 21 suspended from a centre of a lower face of the head part, at least three projections 22a 22b 22c which are radially extended from the post in a diametrical direction and connected to the lower face of the head part at their upper ends. Engaging pieces 23a 23b 23c are extended from these projections in a circumferential direction to be respectively positioned between the projections. The engaging pieces are connected to the head part at their upper ends and provided with slits 24a 24b 24c between their circumferentially extended ends and the opposed projections. Preferably the projections are tapered in a downward direction 28 and extend further from the head than the engaging pieces. Preferably the engaging pieces are also tapered in a downward direction from the head.
Patent GB-2416407-A (GB)
Title: Method and system of operating a hybrid vehicle during start up.
Inventor: COLVIN DAN
IPC: B60W10/06
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: A method and system of operation a hybrid vehicle 10 comprises: a primary power generating system 14 such as an IC engine; a secondary power generating system 20 such as an electric motor/generator; a power transmission assembly 16 coupled to both power generating systems; determine a speed of the input to the power transmission assembly; and infer activation of the primary power generating system based partly on the speed of the power transmission assembly. Preferably a difference between engine speed and motor speed is calculated to establish an absolute speed value. Preferably the method and system is used in start up of an hybrid vehicle to provide a smooth transition from electric power drive to I.C. engine power drive such that engine torque and motor torque are synchronised before the motor power is decoupled.
Patent GB-2418798-A (GB)
Title: Echo suppression in a telephone terminal
Inventor: HORIUCHI TAKESHI
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: A telephone terminal includes a receiving detector which detects a signal level of a receiving voice signal incoming from the main device, a transmitting detector which detects a signal level of a transmitting voice signal to transmit it to the main device, an adjustment device to adjust the transmitting voice signal and a controller which obtains a control value capable of switching a communication state from a receiving state to a transmitting state to make an acoustic echo to be added to the transmitting voice signal be minimum, based on each signal level of the receiving voice signal and signal level of the transmitting voice signal, and controls the adjustment device based on the control value. Transmitting detector gain value is adjusted in relation to a sound volume value of volume controller 233. Invention is suitable for implementation in Internet Protocol (IP) based telephone terminals.
Patent GB-2432673-A (GB)
Title: Plant soil dryness detector
Inventor: GREEN LINDA
IPC: A01G25/16
Filed: 2005-11-24
Abstract: A resistive moisture detector measures the dryness of soil around the roots of a plant to indicate when the plant needs watering. The probe comprises an upper shaped section 2 having an LED indicator 4 and measurement circuitry 5-8, and a lower probe section which is pushed seep into the soil. The resistance of copper tracking 7 varies with wetness of the soil. When the soil becomes dry the LED 4 is lit. The detector may be pushed back against the soil so that water can be poured down the detector in order to directly water mid and root soil. The upper section 4 may be formed in one of a variety of shapes.
Patent GB-2418985-A (GB)
Title: Protein markers for human benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)
Inventor: WONG YONGCHUAN
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: This invention provides a method for determining whether a subject is afflicted with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) comprising obtaining a sample of prostatic fluid from the subject and analyzing the sample of prostatic fluid to detect the presence of BPH protein markers to determine whether the subject is afflicted with BPH. This invention further provides a method for determining whether a subject is afflicted with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) comprising obtaining a serum sample from the subject and analyzing the serum sample to detect the presence of BPH protein markers to determine whether the subject is afflicted with BPH. Finally, this invention provides a diagnostic kits for detecting Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) markers comprising BPH protein markers and instructions for use.
Patent GB-2435068-A (GB)
Title: A scaffold pole protective end cap
Inventor: LITTLE STEWART
IPC: F16L57/00
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A protective cap that is fitted to the ends of scaffold poles to provide protection from personal injury for persons in the vicinity of scaffolding structures. The caps have a domed top section with crush ribs which, with the cavity space 4, collapse upon any impact. This will absorb the inertia of any object coming into contact with the end of the capped pole. Thickened wall sections provide strength to the device, while side wall flats create a friction fit between the cap and the pole. The caps are made from a plastic material.
Patent GB-2435834-A (GB)
Title: Neuromodulation device for pelvic dysfunction
Inventor: CRAGGS MICHAEL
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: A wearable neuromodulation device 1, configured for insertion into a pelvic orifice of the human body for treating urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence, muscle wastage and/or spasticity, comprises at least one sensor, such as an electromyographic (EMG) sensor 8 or pressure sensor 9, 10 configured to detect conditions that indicate a requirement for stimulation. The device 1 is autonomous but may be arranged to communicate with an external device (24, Fig 11) comprising an alarm (29), to alert a user to their condition, and/or means (30) for allowing the user to control the stimulation applied by the device. Alternatively, or additionally, the device 1 may communicate with a computer (33) to store patient data for review by a medical professional and/or permit updating of device software. The device 1 may communicate with the external device(s) (24, 33) via wired or wireless links, including Bluetooth (RTM) or a Body Area Network (BAN). Such a device 1 may comprise an outer sleeve 4 that can be replaced in event of damage, deterioration or discolouration.
Patent GB-2421313-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for contemporaneous utilization of a higher order probe in pre-stack and post-stack seismic domains
Inventor: MARIN IRINA A
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2004-08-09
Abstract: A method for contemporaneously utilizing seismic data in the pre-stack seismic domain and the post-stack seismic domain is disclosed. The method includes initiating a higher order probe at a three-dimensional coordinate in a post-stack seismic volume; and instantiating a pre-stack seismic data content for the higher order probe. In alternative aspects, the invention includes a program storage medium encoded with instructions that, when executed by a computer, perform the method and a computer programmed to perform the method.
Patent GB-2423346-A (GB)
Title: Pixelated support structures and elements
Inventor: VANDERIET DOUGLAS M
IPC: A47C7/24
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: Support elements and support structures form the basis of ergonomic body supports for chairs, mattresses and other structures. The support elements may be individually designed according to their location and body support function. Thus, the structures that include the support elements may provide point-tailored support for any part of the body to enhance comfort, fit, and proper anatomical support.
Patent GB-2424649-A (GB)
Title: Positive photoresist and method for producing structure
Inventor: NAKAMURA MASANORI
IPC: G03F7/023
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a positive photoresist which can be developed with a low-concentration aqueous alkaline solution or neutral water and can be easily removed by ozone water. The positive photoresist hardly leave scum and enables to reduce cost and environmental damages. Also disclosed is a method for producing a structure wherein a circuit is formed by a resist pattern using such a photoresist. The positive photoresist contains a novolac resin having a benzene nucleus to which two or more hydroxyl groups are bonded and a weight-average molecular weight of 1,000-20,000. The method for producing a structure wherein a circuit is formed by a resist pattern using such a positive photoresist comprises a step for forming a resist film on the surface of a substrate using the positive photoresist, a step for developing wherein the resist film is exposed to light, a step for forming a circuit using the thus-developed resist pattern, and a step for removing the resist film.
Patent GB-2439528-A (GB)
Title: Multiphase fluid separation
Inventor: HOOPER HANS PAUL
IPC: B04C3/00
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A method of separating a multiphase fluid 2 the fluid comprising a relatively high density component and a relatively low density component, comprises introducing the fluid into a separation region 4; imparting a rotational movement 8 into the multiphase fluid 2; forming an outer annular region 10 of rotating fluid of predetermined thickness within the separation region. A core of fluid in an inner region 12 is formed wherein fluid entering the separation vessel is directed into the outer annular region. The thickness of the outer annular region 10 is such that the high density component is concentrated and substantially contained within this region, the low density component being concentrated in the rotating core 12. An interface 14 exists between outer and inner regions 10,12. A separation system employing the method is also provided. The method and system are particularly suitable for the separation of solid debris from the fluids produced by a subterranean oil or gas well at wellhead flow pressure.
Patent GB-2432035-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for encrypting a data set
Inventor: MITCHELL ALAN JAMES
IPC: H04N7/167
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: A method of encrypting or obfuscating a first dataset, the dataset comprising a plurality of data elements, the method comprising distributing the data elements among one and at least one other of a plurality of discrete further datasets. Also provided is a method of reconstructing a first dataset from two or more further datasets, comprising mapping the said two or more further datasets onto one another. Inter alia, the disclosure further provides apparatus and documents comprising a plurality of layers, wherein the layers may be rotated, separated or otherwise manipulated to encrypt, obfuscate or reconstruct an object, pattern or image formed by the layers.
Patent GB-2440130-A (GB)
Title: Envelope template
Inventor: SIVEYER JULIA MAY
IPC: B43L13/20
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: A template or stencil which is used to make your own envelopes. The template may be used to make different sized envelopes and also envelope liners. The template may be made from card, wood, paper, rubber, metal, plastic or any combination of these materials. Envelopes may be made by placing the template on a sheet of paper and drawing around either the larger outer edge A or smaller inner edge B to form an envelope outline which may be cut out and assembled. Alternatively the envelope outline may be supplied on a computer program, disk or web site for printing and cutting out.
Patent GB-2442026-A (GB)
Title: A pressure-balanced electromechanical converter
Inventor: HUANG SONGMING
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: A pressure-balanced electromechanical converter 10 includes a structure 12 that converts displacement into electrical energy or electrical energy into displacement. The structure 12 is designed to separate an enclosed volume 132 from an outside pressure wave channel, wherein the enclosed volume 132 has a filtering pressure transparent connection 133, 134 to the outside pressure wave channel. The filtering connection 133, 134 is pressure transparent to static pressure or low frequency pressure waves and filters pressure waves at higher frequencies.
Patent GB-2445020-A (GB)
Title: Method of installing a combined safety deck, underfloor heating and insulation system in floors constructed with joists or I beams.
Inventor: ASHFORD RICHARD
IPC: E04F15/00
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of installing insulated underfloor heating boards safely between exposed joists or I beams from below, and comprises a safety deck 7 bonded to a rigid insulation layer 3, the upper surface of which is covered with aluminium foil 6. The heating boards also have a preinstalled rail and clip system 5 to hold the heating pipes 8 firmly in position. The method involves the boards being installed by initially fixing a batten 4 at a prescribed depth on the I beam or joist 2 and then installing the boards from below. The deck is then capable of safely bearing the weight of installers who then install the underfloor heating pipes 8 into the rail system 5. Finally the floor boards 1 are then fitted on top of the pipes and fixed into position.
Patent GB-2429502-A (GB)
Title: Pipe clamp
Inventor: BEKKEVOLD KNUT
IPC: F16L23/08
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a pipe clamp with two pipe clamp halves (2,4) , for securing together hubbed end portions of two pipes or one pipe and pipe end cover, the pipe clamp halves being hinged at one end (5) and comprising a securing device at the other end. The pipe clamp is so configured that it does not need to be opened as wide as previously known similar pipe clamps.
Patent GB-2445564-A (GB)
Title: Laser ignition system for i.c. engines
Inventor: SCARISBRICK ANDY DAVID
IPC: F02P23/04
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A laser ignition system for an internal combustion engine comprises an optical resonator 10 having a gain medium 12 and a Q-switch 18. A pulsed pump, eg flash lamp 20, introduces energy into the resonator 10. A control circuit 22 applies triggering pulse to the Q-switch 18 during each combustion cycle in synchronism with the sensed rotation of crankshaft to generate a laser ignition pulse. In the invention, at low engine speeds, the control circuit 22 applies triggering pulses to the pump 20 at a higher frequency than the triggering pulses applied to the Q-switch 18, ie there is redundant triggering of the flash lamp 20. The number of times the pump 20 is triggered during each engine operating cycle is varied as a function of the engine speed so that the frequency range of the triggering pulses applied to the pumping means is less than the frequency range of the triggering pulses applied to the Q-switch.
Patent GB-2436605-A (GB)
Title: Contactless magnetic transmission converting rotary motion to reciprocating motion
Inventor: KOBAYASHI TSUGUO
IPC: F16H49/00
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: A power transmission system comprises a pair of inner magnets 2, 2 coupled to a driven side (B), the pair of inner magnets 2, 2 located between a pair of outer magnets 1, 1 which are coupled to a driving side (A), the inner magnets facing the outer magnets in a non-contact relationship such that rotation of the outer pair of magnets causes reciprocation of the inner pair of magnets, each magnet being of a bar-shape, and said outer pair of magnets being rotated about an axis which passes through their longitudinal centres. Each magnet 1b, 1b of each pair of bar magnets may be part of an assembly of three magnets 1a, 1b, 1c arranged in parallel, with the intermediate magnet 1b in staggered orientation. The magnets are preferably polarized in a direction orthogonal to their longitudinal. A core 3 may be provided separating the pair of inner magnets. An electric motor (A) ideally drives the outer magnets.
Patent GB-2437386-A (GB)
Title: System for lifting and lowering a sailboat mast
Inventor: SMITH ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: B63B15/02
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A system for one person to raise and lower the mast 11 of a sailboat (10, Fig 1), in which the mast in a down position is laid horizontally along a median line of the hull of the sailboat. The system includes rigging in the form of four separate strut frames A. B,C, D which are adapted to raise the mast from the hull and then to pivot the mast with the pivot being near the lowest point of the mast. The struts and a control line 65 are provided to pivot the mast about the lowest point of the mast until the mast is in a vertical position. The mast is brought into an upstanding vertical position with means (74, Fig 13) to support the mast on the sailboat at its lowest point. The same rigging may be used to lower the mast to the horizontal. The raising and lowering of the mast may be assisted by a winch located towards the rear of the sailboat to either pay out the control line when lowering the mast to the horizontal or conversely to take up the control line when the mast is pivoted to the vertical.
Patent GB-2441845-A (GB)
Title: Improved Structure Mannequin Model Foot
Inventor: TU YUEH-MEI
IPC: A47F8/00
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A mannequin model having a foot structure comprised of a mannequin model calf (1) and a foot piece (2) designed to be separable into two physical entities, the foot piece and calf detachment capability enabling the assembling of different height and size heeled foot pieces to the calves of one single mannequin, thereby facilitating the wearing of different shoes on different foot pieces, to achieve, on the same single mannequin model, the objective of alternating the assembly of different foot pieces to display assorted footwear (such as low, medium, and high heel shoes as well as riding boots, etc.) and a height adjustable support anchoring frame attached to a suitable location at the back of the mannequin model and to both feet.
Patent GB-2451652-A (GB)
Title: Musical dummy
Inventor: HANSON-SHAW BEVERLEY JANE
IPC: A61J17/00
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: A musical dummy has a button <B>2</B> that is flush with a top base <B>1</B>. When the button <B>2</B> is depressed it causes a musical device to play a variety of lullabies or songs.
Patent GB-2446238-A (GB)
Title: Ionization of analyte samples and mass calibrants
Inventor: GOODLEY PAUL C
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus 1 for ionizing an analyte sample with a mass calibrant 5. The apparatus 1 includes an ionization means 15 within an ionization chamber 10, a first passageway 12 for delivering the analyte sample to the ionization chamber, a second passageway 20 leading to a mass analyzer, and a third passageway 30 coupled to the ionization chamber for delivering a mass calibrant 5. Primary ions of either the analyte sample or mass calibrant are generated within the ionization chamber, and gaseous neutral molecules of either the mass calibrant or analyte sample respectively are ionized through interaction with said primary ions. In addition, the present invention also provides calibrant formulations that release mass calibrants in a slow, controlled manner.
Patent GB-2453139-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus
Inventor: CORDEROY LINDA
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning device, such as a mop, comprising a body 2 including a cleaning head 4, and at least two liquid reservoirs 14a, 14b removably attached to the body 2, the liquid reservoirs 14a, 14b being in fluid connection with the cleaning head 4, wherein each of the at least two liquid reservoirs 14a, 14b can be removed separately from the body 2. Selection means 20 may be present to select which reservoir 14a, 14b is to be used. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2444646-A (GB)
Title: A strap attachment device
Inventor: BLACK MICHAEL ALEXANDER
IPC: G10D3/00
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: A strap attachment device 5 typically for a strap to be attached to a musical instrument comprises a collar 6 hingedly attached to an arm 12 via a pivot pin 13, the portion of the instrument to which the strap is to be attached is received and clamped between the arm 12 and the collar 6 wherein the clamping device 19,20 releasably connects the arm and collar together and the protrusion 10 engages in the recess 15. The hinge attachment is releasable to permit clamping a portion of the instrument when the hinge is closed, and to release the instrument when the hinge is open. The device has a strap retainer typically comprising a strap button 30, for attachment of the strap to the strap retainer.
Patent GB-2458648-A (GB)
Title: Sea bed concrete support
Inventor: LEE SAE IL
IPC: H02G9/00
Filed: 2008-03-26
Abstract: A concrete structure 100 of a sea water return circuit type is connected to a number of electrode lines (200, fig 5) distributed from an electrode distribution box (400, fig 5) and supplies emergent electrical power while a high voltage direct current conversion equipment is out of order or a cable is out of order. The concrete structure has a base 110, a number of upright supporting members 120 and a connecting member 140 which is coupled to upper ends of the supporting members 120 and to which a number of insulators 142 are disposed, at positions corresponding to positions of the supporting members 120, to fix a wire and a rope thereon.
Patent GB-2459846-A (GB)
Title: Driver training
Inventor: PERHAM STEVEN HENRY
IPC: B60K35/00
Filed: 2008-05-06
Abstract: A vehicle (10 see fig 1) is provided with driver training apparatus, the driver training apparatus having a processor 14, sensors 30-38, 41 to monitor physical properties of the vehicle, a memory 20 containing stored instructions to be used to process data from the sensors and to produce instructions/an output signal, and training presentation means 22, 24, adapted to present to the driver training guidance/instructions relating to how to improve their driving. The processor is adapted to receive data from the sensors and to process the data using the instructions stored in the memory 20 and to generate training guidance instructions to the driver and to communicate these training driver instructions to the driver at the time of driving/whilst the driver is driving the vehicle. The physical properties monitored include none, one, or both of i) the sunroof position or vehicle window positions; and/or ii) the air conditioning being set to cool the passenger cabin of vehicle, or the temperature to which it is set to cool the passenger cabin. The processor may be adapted to give clear and unambiguous said driver training guidance instructions to the driver that are capable of being complied with by the driver at the time/shortly after the time that they are given, should the driver wish to improve their driving performance.