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Patent GB-2413333-A (GB)
Title: Luminescent nanomaterial powders having predetermined morphology
Inventor: KRISHNA KALAGA MURALI
IPC: C01B25/45
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A method of making a luminescent nanomaterial (100) having a plurality of nanoparticles comprising at least one lanthanide group metal phosphate and at least one lanthanide series dopant, wherein each of the plurality of nanoparticles has a predetermined morphology. The luminescent nanomaterial (100) has a high quantum efficiency and a high absorption value. The method yields a variety of morphologies and sizes of the plurality of nanoparticles. The particles size of the luminescent material varies from tens of nanometers to a few hundred of nanometers.
Patent GB-2412930-A (GB)
Title: Sound absorbent insulation for flooring
Inventor: JAINA DAVID
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: The insulating device comprises a resilient body 1 secured to a floor member 7 of a building. The device is preferably planar. It may comprise a cellular or fibrous body, the fibres being limited to the interior or the device being wholly fibrous. The device may have a surface profile, such as protrusions 6, adapted to space the device from a building element 7. The protrusions may be integral to the device and may be rounded. The device may be sound insulating. It may be made of rubber or a rubber-like material. Also claimed is a floor 2 incorporating the device, wherein the device is interposed between a joist 7 and superposed boards 8 and wherein the device is secured by adhesive or mechanical means.
Patent GB-2425260-A (GB)
Title: Intra-vaginal catamenial device with outlet
Inventor: POTTER CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: A61F5/455
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: An intra-vaginal catamenial device 10 comprises an inlet 16, an outlet 26 and a collection chamber 12, in which the outlet is moveable in relation to the inlet to outside the vagina for the expression of menstrual fluid. A method of expressing menstrual fluid is also disclosed, comprising pooling fluid within the vagina, moving a fluid outlet 26 from a position within the vagina (Fig. 2a) to a position outside the vagina (Fig. 2b), and actuating flow of the fluid from inside to outside.
Patent GB-2429755-A (GB)
Title: Penstock with resilient seal
Inventor: BARTRAM JOHN RAYMOND
IPC: B29C70/80
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: A penstock that may be made from cast iron includes resilient sealing faces 7,8, which are formed by pouring a liquid into recesses within the penstock frame 1. The liquid may be a two-part epoxy and may cure so that the surface of the liquid forms a flat, tough, resilient sealing face. The penstock may also include a door 2 with angled faces that create a wedge within the frame 1. The angled face on the back of the door may mate with an angled resilient scaling face 7 within the frame 1. The angled face on the front of the door may engage with adjusting screws 4, positioned within the frame 1 casting to urge the mating surfaces into engagement. The bottom face of the door 2, which is square to the sides, may mate with a resilient sealing face 8 formed in the bottom of the frame 1 casting.
Patent GB-2429267-A (GB)
Title: Three chamber repeating rifle
Inventor: EDWARDS MARK CLEVE GERARD
IPC: F41B11/62
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: A 3 chamber, 3 calibre, repeating rifle, has three simultaneous release, different calibre bullets housed in a similar form to a standard repeating rifle, yet maintaining a self-aligning computer assisted sighting A, and subsequent triple projectile (bullet) heat seeking 'firing mechanism. The trigger mechanism E constitutes a 360 degree revolving facility which maintains a maximum one fifth second alignment and trigger release in a gas diffusion chamber. The automatically activated sighting facility is heat sensing and silhouettes it's own live target, aligning itself and automatically releasing one, two or three different calibre bullet projectiles, accordingly, and in conjunction with the trigger mechanism.
Patent GB-2414693-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for electrostatic coating
Inventor: TAKEBE MASASHI
IPC: B05B5/16
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: An intermediate storage vessel (26) has a cylinder container (26a), a piston (28) provided in the cylinder container (26a) so as to be slidable in a reciprocating manner, and an inpour hole portion (32) and a discharge hole portion (34) that are opened in a cylinder chamber (30) where the piston (28) slides. The inpour hole portion (32) is provided above the discharge hole portion (34). An insulation cover (70) is provided so as to cover the intermediate storage vessel (26) and an insulation mechanism (20), and the cover is removable from the insulation mechanism (20) side.
Patent GB-2418611-A (GB)
Title: A fire extinguishing nozzle and system
Inventor: DUNSTER ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: A62C31/05
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: A fixed fire extinguishing nozzle has a body 101 with a central cavity 103 from which a plurality of fluid outlets 109B extend. The outlets extend non-radially with respect to the central axis 135 of the cavity 103, i.e. at least a portion of each outlet is inclined with respect to any plane parallel to and passing through the central axis of the cavity which intersects the portion of the outlet. The extinguishant from the non-radial outlets 109B is thrown towards the walls of the chamber 139, along the paths 141. The jets of the fluid induce a rotational movement within the ambient fluid (for example, air) already present in the chamber, thus creating a vortex or rotational movement of the fluid within the chamber 139, in which the fire exists. The non-radial outlets may be at 45{ to the radius, Fig 5, or tangential (Fig 7) or in the form of a tube (Fig 12) with a radial portion (M) followed by a non-radial portion (O).
Patent GB-2434024-A (GB)
Title: Producing a DJ scratch effect from a digital audio player
Inventor: LIU SHEN-CHI
IPC: G11B27/00
Filed: 2006-01-04
Abstract: A device for enabling a user such as a disk jockey to vary the output from a digital audio (eg CD) player to impart scratch effects to the output, comprising a turntable 1 bearing a disk 19 to be manipulated by a user to provide a signal for varying the digital player output to give the scratch effect and further comprising a touch-control plate 15 for enabling additional scratch effects.
Patent GB-2421129-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for minimising conditional access information overhead
Inventor: KLAUSS PETER M
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving conditional access information (CAI) on one or more of a plurality of tuners receiving the CAI from a first tuner of the plurality of tuners is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of determining if the CAI is of a first type that is transmitted by all of a plurality of transponders; passing, to a conditional access module, only CAI from the first tuner and rejecting CAI from any other tuner if the CAI is of a type that is transmitted by all transponders; and passing, to the conditional access module, all CAI from any of the plurality of tuners if the CAI is of a type that is transmitted by fewer than all transponders. A method of processing CAI is also disclosed which comprises the steps of identifying the channel transmitting the CAI from the channel information, determining if any of the plurality of tuners are tuned to the identified channel, and passing the CAI to the conditional access module only if at least one of the plurality of tuners is tuned to the identified channel.
Patent GB-2430891-A (GB)
Title: Golf pitch mark repairer
Inventor: BAILEY KEVIN
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: A golf pitch mark repairer 101 is provided for repairing a pitch mark left by a golf ball after landing on a green. The pitch mark repairer 101 is adapted to be removably retained on an extremity of a golf club, thereby allowing a golfer to utilise the reach afforded by the golf club to facilitate repair of the pitch mark using the pitch mark repairer 101, substantially without the need for bending over. The pitch mark repairer 101 comprises a sleeve 103 for receiving the golf club extremity, and a retaining mechanism in the form of resilient tabs 111a, 111b adapted to resist movement of the golf club relative to the pitch mark repairer 101. The golf club extremity is inserted when a sliding collar 117 is positioned towards a closed end 105 of the sleeve 103. The sleeve 103 comprises windows 116a, 116b through which respective portions of the resilient tabs 111a, 111b are urged to protrude outwardly when the golf club extremity is inserted. Thereafter the sliding collar 117 is engaged by sliding it along the sleeve 103 towards its open end 107 to the second position. This acts to urge the tabs 111a, 111b, and in particular respective valley portions 114a, 114b thereof, into tighter engagement with the putter handle, resulting in a very strong grip on the putter handle.
Patent GB-2432823-A (GB)
Title: Packet/ bag held within rigid container
Inventor: MADHAVAN BEENA
IPC: B65D77/04
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: A container 1 comprises a hollow main body 2, a lid 4 arranged to fit on the body 2, and an aperture 26 in the lid 4. A first means 6 is provided for releasably attaching a packet 24 to the lid 4 so that the packet 24 is contained within the container 1. A benefit of the invention is that material 34 in the packet 24 may be dispensed from an interior 36 of the packet 24 through the aperture 26. The first means 6 is prefereably tubular, and provided with a taperered end 12, and groove or recess 14. The lid 4 may further comprise a resilient retention means, or latching means, which severs to retain the first means 6 in position. The retention means/ latching means may comprise a groove 16 provided on the lid 4, the groove 16 being defined by resilient walls 18, 20 and an inwardly projecting flange 22. In use the inwardly projecting flange 22 provided on the lid 4 cooperates with the groove or recess 14 provided on the first means 6 to hold the packet 24 in place. Alternatively the first means 6 may comprise an elastic o-ring (fig 4B, ref 490).
Patent GB-2439276-A (GB)
Title: Dust collector of vacuum cleaner
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/081
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner dust collector 10 comprises a cyclone body 20 forming a cyclone chamber 22 and having a bottom wall and an air inlet 26. Air is admitted into the cyclone chamber 22 to rotate in the cyclone chamber 22. An outlet pipe 34 extends upwardly from the bottom wall of the cyclone body 20, and a dust-collection unit 40 surrounds the cyclone body 20 in such a manner that a dust-collection chamber 42 is formed between the dust-collection unit 40 and the cyclone body 20. The inner diameter of the cyclone body 20 increases towards a position adjacent to the top end of the outlet pipe 34. The cyclone body 20 may be barrel-shaped to frustoconical. A cover member 60 for covering the top of the cyclone body 20 and the dust-collection unit 40 may also be present. A rotation guide member 62 preferably depends from the cover member 60.
Patent GB-2447289-A (GB)
Title: Connector System for building modules
Inventor: HEATHER DAVID
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a connector system which connects together first (1 figure 1) and second (2 figure 1) building modules e.g. shipping containers to form buildings. The connector system comprises a first connector block 51 fixed to the first building module (1 figure 1). A second connector block 52 is fixed to the second building module (2 figure 2). A load bearing fixing plate 63 is positioned between the first and second building modules and projects outwardly from the modules. A spigot 61 passes through an opening in the fixing plate 63 and projects on one side of the plate into an opening in the first connector block 51, and projects on the opposite side of the plate into an opening in the second connector block 52. A later embodiment relates to a method of constructing a building comprising a connector system to connect first and second building modules.
Patent GB-2450703-A (GB)
Title: A Biological Fuel Cell
Inventor: PREMIER GIULIANO CLAUDIO
IPC: H01M8/16
Filed: 2007-07-03
Abstract: An apparatus tor use in a biological fuel cell, the apparatus including an elongate anode 1 and a flow conduit 2 though which a fluid comprising a substrate flows. The ratio of the length of the flow conduit 2 to the width of the flow conduit is at least 4:1. In use, the biological fuel cell is arranged so that fluid flows within the flow conduit 2 along the length of the elongate anode 1 and the fluid flows substantially parallel to the anode 1 for at least 80% of its length.
Patent GB-2456298-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent materials comprising oxidation resistant fluorenes
Inventor: NEWMAN ANTHONY IAN
IPC: C07C13/72
Filed: 2008-01-07
Abstract: Light emitting or charge transporting compounds are provided of formula: B-S-A-S-B containing fluorenes substituted at the 9-position, in which the 9-positions of the fluorenes are not susceptible to oxidation, wherein: <DL TSIZE=3 COMPACT=COMPACT> <DT>A<DD>is preferably a substantially linear, covalently bonded chain, especially one comprising -(Ar)m-[-Fl-(Ar)m-]n-; <DT>Ar<DD>is an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring system (or conjugated sequence thereof, e.g. terphenyl); <DT>Fl<DD>is a fluorene-2,7-diyl diradical which is spiro-substituted at the 9-position by a (hetero)alicyclic ring system, wherein the (hetero)alicyclic ring system has no hydrogen substituents on the two carbon atoms immediately adjacent the 9-position of the fluorene ring system (thereby rendering the 9-position of the fluorenes not susceptible to oxidation), and wherein the ring carbon atoms in the fluorene ring system are optionally replaced by nitrogen atoms; <DT>m<DD>is independently 0 or 1; <DT>n<DD>is 1-10; <DT>S<DD>is preferably a flexible spacer comprising a chain of single bonded atoms (e.g. an alkylene chain optionally interrupted by -CO- or hetero atoms); <DT>B<DD>is preferably a crosslinking chemical group (e.g an optionally substituted acrylate or 1,4-pentadienyl group, an electron-deficient maleimide, maleate or fumarate, or an electron-rich alkenyl ether, e.g. vinyl); </DL> The corresponding polymers may be used as fluorescent and phosphorescent light emitters, and used in diodes, transistors and photovoltaic devices such as an LED and dot matrix display device. Also provided are compounds of formulae S-A-S and T-A-T, where T is H or a terminal substituent.
Patent GB-2447351-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool extension
Inventor: LANE GARY ROBERT
IPC: B25B13/48
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: The extension for extending the reach of a hand tool includes a clamping means 2 for clamping a handle or shaft of a variety of different shape or size hand tools 34. An adjustable handle 4 extends from the clamping means and is adjustable to extend in different directions 14, 16, 18, 20 from the handle or shaft of the hand tool. The extension may be made as two rotatable discs 8, 10 enabling the operator to find an adjustment which gives appropriate access to a job.
Patent GB-2448254-A (GB)
Title: Storage media
Inventor: POLL LEONARD H D
IPC: G06F21/78
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: A storage media for storing data and comprising an integral controller configured to control access to the data depending on the location of the storage media. The storage media may further comprise means to determine its location, e.g. such as a GPS receiver or a cellular network positioning solution. Alternatively, the location may be provided by an external device.
Patent GB-2451596-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor electrochemical sensors
Inventor: KAHN CAROLYN R
IPC: G01N27/30
Filed: 2008-06-09
Abstract: Described herein are substrates, sensors and systems related to measuring the concentration of an analyte such as hydrogen ion (i.e. pH) in a sample. Redox active moieties whose reduction and/or oxidation potentials are sensitive to the presence of an analyte are immobilized onto a doped semiconductor surface. Examples of such redox-active moieties include anthracenes, quinines, anthroquinones, phenanthroquinones. phenyl diamines. catechols, phenothiazinium dyes, monoquaternized N-alkyl-4,4'-bipyridium, RuOx or Ni(OH)2. Immobilized redox active moieties whose reduction and/or oxidation potential are insensitive to the analyte can be used for reference (for example ferrocene, polyvinylferrocene, viologen, polyviologen or polythiophene). Voltammetric measurements made using such modified semiconductor surfaces can accurately determine the presence and/or concentrations of analytes in a sample of interest. The described semiconductor electrochemical sensors are robust and can be made so as not to require calibration or re-calibration.
Patent GB-2472984-A (GB)
Title: Iron shield
Inventor: AISTEAD HEATHER
IPC: D06F75/40
Filed: 2009-08-25
Abstract: The iron shield 1 is a thermal protective cover for a hot soleplate of an iron. It is used during intermissions whilst ironing garments and subsequent cooling and storing of the iron. The shield may be attached to a space between the iron soleplate and the main body of the iron by sliding into a joining mechanism 2. The attachment and detachment may be made without the need to handle the shield during fitting or removal, negating the hazard of a user manually coming into contact with any part of the shield. The shape of the shield may echo that of the iron in order to provide a natural mapping. A separate insulation cavity 4 may reinforce the thermal protection of the shield and prevent moisture build-up. The thermal protection may be further reinforced by a corrugated iron stand 3 which also aids the cooling of the iron. The shield may have a large flat surface area to provide a stable base 6.
Patent GB-2460199-A (GB)
Title: System and method for processing and updating event related information using automated reminders
Inventor: GREVEN JEREMY
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: There is provided a system for facilitating updating of stored event data of a scheduling device, the event data adaptable for use in generating an event reminder message for receipt by a client resulting in corresponding response data in response to the event reminder message, the system comprising: an upload module configured for receiving a data package including the event data and at least one of a client data and service provider data associated therewith; a filter module configured for removing unnecessary data from the data package in accordance with predetermined filter settings to provide a modified data package; a communication module for configuring the modified data package for transmission to a server for use in generating the event reminder message; and a download module configured for receiving a notification package including the response data translated into a native language format of the scheduling device suitable for updating the stored event data, wherein the notification package is subsequently sent to the scheduling device for updating of the corresponding event data.
Patent GB-1511926-A (GB)
Title: Construction of foundations
IPC: E02D3/12
Filed: 1976-03-12
Abstract: 1511926 Stabilizing soils KITAGAWA IRON WORKS CO Ltd 12 March 1976 10038/76 Heading C1H [Also in Divisions El and B1] A solidifier agent for stabilization treatment of weak soils is produced by blending a twocomponent blendable mixture of land hardening agents together with 40-60% by weight of an industrial residue, such as calcium hydroxide, carbide residue, aluminium residue, nickel residue and mineral residues. Alternatively a residue may be used having 10-20% silicic acid material, 1-2% pulp residue lignin material and 5-40% Portland cement and obtained by calcination at a temperature from 500-1000‹ C. after moulding or forming the product to granular form.
Patent GB-831778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for doubling two threads
IPC: D01H13/10
Filed: 1958-03-28
Abstract: 831,778. Tensioning arrangement for thread doubling devices. ONDERZOEKINGSINSTITUUT RESEARCH N. V. March 28 1958 [April 23, 1957], No. 10132/58. Class 120(2) In apparatus for doubling two threads, of the type in which a rotatably mounted hollow spindle, a support for a package 2, Fig. 1, and a top eyelet 7 are coaxially mounted, the spindle having a lateral thread outlet 17 adjacent a thread storage disc 16, and thread tensioners 9, 12 respectively provided between the package support and the top eyelet and before the inlet 13 of the hollow spindle, the latter tensioner comprises a pair of co-operating rotatable rollers one of which is braked, the rollers being mounted on axes at right angles to that of the spindle so that a thread travelling over an arc of one roller leaves it opposite the spindle, a knife being provided on that roller on the side to which the thread is urged by the rotation of the spindle. In a preferred form, Fig. 2, the rollers are toothed and supported at one side with a certain amount of play between them to allow knots &c. to pass, while the thread guide 11, shown diagrammatically in Fig. 1, is arranged as shown so that the thread passes around the lower part of one roller and leaves at at a point opposite the entrance to the spindle and diametrically opposite its point of contact with the other roller. One roller is fixed to a rotatable spindle and braked magnetically: the other is freely rotatable on its spindle. The knife has a cutting edge 30 co-operating with rods 32, 33, and a guide surface 31. Should the balloon be disturbed, e.g. by rupture of the thread, the balance between the tension and the effect of the rotating spindle is destroyed, so that the latter causes the thread to fall off the roller and be guided by the surface 31 to the cutting edge 30. The thread in the tube is meanwhile ejected by its rotation so that the passages are left clear. The tensioner 9 may be similarly constructed except that it has no knife, a guide 8 may be formed in a bridge 21 above a transparent cover 20, while the rollers may be smooth or grooved.
Patent GB-111065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Gramophones.
Inventor: BUTLER JOSEPH
IPC: G11B3/10
Filed: 1917-07-13
Abstract: 111,065. Butler, J. July 13, 1917. Horns, arranging and supporting; tone-arm joints.-To enable an external horn to be used with an enclosed-horn gramophone, an attachable bracket a is provided carrying a tone-arm g and a socket c for the external horn f. The bracket a has a base-plate d by which it is attached to the top-plate A of the gramophone, and an eye a<1> in which a vertical cylinder c is secured by screws. The tone-arm g is screwed to the lower part of the cylinder, and the horn socket e fits over the upper part. The base d of the bracket a is secured by wing-nuts j either over the entrance h of the enclosed horn, or at some other part of the topplate A. A ring h is placed either above or below the plate A. The stem a of the bracket' may be screwed to the base d to permit vertical adjustment. The screwed ring g<1> may be secured to the tone-arm by screws g<4> or may fit over an enlarged part of the tone-arm.