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Patent GB-2391159-A (GB)
Title: Bait holder
Inventor: BAILEY STEVEN
IPC: A01M25/00
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A rat bait holder 2 which includes an internal bait region 16 for holding rat bait, and a closure element 20 such as a door, whereby the closure element 20 is held in an open position such that the bait region 16 is open when the bait holder 2 is in a working position, and when the bait holder 2 is moved the closure element 20 moves to a closed position thus closing the bait region 16 and inhibiting access to the bait. The closure element 20 may be held open using a pin (50, Figure 5) which projects through an opening (52, Figure 5) in a wall of the bait holder, and which descends through the opening (52, Figure 5) when the bait holder 2 is moved, thus allowing the closure element 20 to close the bait region 16. The bait holder 2 may also include a lockable lid (6, Figure 1), preventing unauthorised access to the bait and closure element 20, and may have means to fix it to a wall bracket (60, Figure 6).
Patent GB-2392072-A (GB)
Title: Generating shadow image data of a 3D object
Inventor: GIRARD MARTIN
IPC: G06T15/60
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: The image of at least one 3D object (<B>706</B>) is generated within a compositing space having at least one light source. A viewport (<B>1704</B>) is defined in the space configured with a frustum enclosing the 3D object (<B>706</B>), as well as a matte of the object in relation to the light source within the space. The matte is accumulated in an accumulating shadow texture, the object being rendered in an image frame defined by the frustum including the accumulating shadow texture. Realistic shadows cast from 3D objects in the compositing space can be shown, including combinations of shadows cast by a collection of objects.
Patent GB-2392976-A (GB)
Title: An optical measuring cell with total internal reflection
Inventor: KUBIS RUDIGER
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: An optical measuring device for use in, for example, a exhaust gas sensor, comprises a housing 32, emitter means 10 for emitting radiation 12 within a predetermined range of wavelengths, and detection means 36 for detecting the emitted radiation. The housing includes reflecting means 34 for providing substantially total internal reflection of the emitted radiation, to thereby minimise radiation losses between the emitter means 10 and detection means 36. The reflecting means 34 may comprise a reflective aluminium coating on the internal surface of the housing 32, or the housing itself may be formed of aluminium or of any other material with good reflective properties. In another embodiment they internal surface of the housing may be coated with a number of layers of materials having different refractive indices (see figure 4), in the manner of a conventional optical fibre.
Patent GB-2387566-A (GB)
Title: Stationery
Inventor: BLACK STEPHEN
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 2001-08-06
Abstract: A stationery form (1) comprising a single sheet of printable material has a self-seal contact adhesive (10) applied to edge regions (2, 3, 4, 5) arranged to contact each other when the form (1) is folded about a crease line (6). Contacting edge regions (2, 3, 4, 5) are releasably adhered when a first pressure is applied to seal temporarily the form (1) in a folded condition such that the form (1) can be opened and re-sealed. The contacting edge regions (2, 3, 4, 5) are non-releasably adhered when a second pressure higher than the first pressure is applied to seal permanently the form (1) in the folded condition. Low pressure sealing may be achieved manually, for example by finger pressure. High pressure sealing may be provided with a pressure sealing machine. A permanently sealed form (1) can be opened by tearing along lines of weakness (12) inboard of the adhesive (10) to remove the bonded regions (2, 3, 4, 5). Gaps (11) are provided in the adhesive to allow air to escape when the form (1) is folded and sealed. At least one window (7) is provided to allow printed material, for example an address, to be seen when the form (1) is folded and sealed.
Patent GB-2390579-A (GB)
Title: Field ambulance for injured person retrieval
Inventor: SMITH DESMOND JAMES
IPC: B60N2/24
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: A field ambulance (1) which includes a stretcher support frame (6) positioned so as to provide a support for a stretcher (15) aligned to extend in a longitudinal direction along one side of the ambulance (1), and a first seat (26) secured to the ambulance (10) and positioned to provide support for a seated medical attendant at an end behind the stretcher support frame (6) with a foot well lower than the stretcher support frame (6) and including an area forward of the seat (26) adapted to receive the medical attendant's feet.
Patent GB-2398183-A (GB)
Title: Sealed cable port
Inventor: KISSANE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: A twin-socket electrical connector has a lid 6 that closes onto a frame of a mounting box 3 to define a watertight enclosure for its sockets and any plug engaged with them. A cable from an engaged plug exits the enclosure through a respective port 15 which otherwise seals watertightly by labyrinthian seal between resilient blocks 24,25 that are carried by the lid 6 and frame in front of upper and lower resilient strips 19,20. The lower strip 20 has a slot through which the cable exits, and conforms sealingly with the sides of the cable, whereas the blocks 24,25 conform sealingly with it top and bottom, so that watertight integrity is maintained. A lever, which operates an isolating switch, may be present and may also bear on the lid 6 to block it opening when the switch is 'ON', but is moved clear of the lid 6 when the switch is 'OFF'.
Patent GB-2402607-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner having suck and blow capability
Inventor: REW HO SEON
IPC: A47L5/14
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a casing 11 with a suction unit 13 therein, a head unit connected to the casing, a filter unit 12 disposed in the casing, a flow channel switch 20 disposed in the casing for selectively switching a flow of air, and a plurality of pipes providing a passage for the air flow. The pipes may include a head unit connecting pipe 14 connecting the head unit to the flow channel switch, a main inflow pipe 15 connecting the flow channel switch to the filter unit, a guide pipe 16 connecting the filter unit to the suction unit, a main discharge pipe 17 connecting the suction unit to the outside, and a sub-discharge pipe 18 connecting the flow channel switch to the main discharge pipe. The flow channel switch may selectively switch from a flow channel for guiding air including impurities sucked in through the head unit, to make ambient air introduced in the flow channel switch flow to the head unit.
Patent GB-2402105-A (GB)
Title: Data input method for a computing device
Inventor: RIDDIFORD MARTIN PHILIP
IPC: H04M1/72466
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: A data input method for a computing device using a touch screen; selection of a virtual key occurs when a user presses down on the screen overlying the virtual key with a force exceeding a first pre-defined force and confirmation of selection of a virtual key occurs when the user presses down on the screen overlying the virtual key with a force exceeding a second pre-defined force and actuates a mechanical switch underlying the touch screen. Confirmation of selection in this manner provides tactile feedback missing from conventional touch screen systems. Because it more closely mimics a real world action of hitting a real world key, it is both more satisfying and more easily understood by a user. The data input method stands in contrast to the established view that confirmation of the selection of a virtual key should be achieved when a user lifts off from the screen and without any form of tactile feedback.
Patent GB-2404895-A (GB)
Title: Multi-shot moulding method and assembly
Inventor: DRY ALAN G
IPC: B29C45/26
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: A mold assembly 10, and method (100 figure 9) of using such an assembly 10, for forming a multi-shot molded part. The mold assembly 10 a mold system 12 defining a mold cavity 20, and a retracting member 22,18 disposed in the mold system selectively movable between extended and retracted positions in the mold cavity 20. A first molding material 26 is injected in the mold cavity (20) when the mold system 12 is in a configuration with the retracting member 18,22 in the extended position, forming a first portion of a molded part including a thin wall portion 28. A second molding material (40 figure 3) is injected in the mold cavity 20,36 when the mold system 12 is in another configuration with the retracting member 18,22 in the retracted position, forming a second portion of the molded part and providing open cavity portions 36,25 adjacent both surfaces of the thin wall portion 28. The second material (40 figure 3) penetrates the thin wall portion 28, filling the open cavity portions 25 and forming a connection between the first and second portions of the molded part.
Patent GB-2404864-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus & method for stimulation of the Human body
Inventor: FAIRBANK JEREMY
IPC: A61N1/34
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: Apparatus for stimulation of the human body which comprises an array of vibration actuators 2 which are operated in an array to provide stimulus that the user can sense. There is a user interface 5 including a display 6 having a grid of zones. The interface is connected to a controller 4 which can be used to operate the actuators 2 to train and test a patient. An associated method of stimulation of the human body is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2407531-A (GB)
Title: Diaphragm with fibre reinforcement and method of manufacturing same
Inventor: FORTIN ROBERT
IPC: F04B43/00
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: A diaphragm article comprises an elastomer body reinforced with a pulp dispersion of fibres (e.g., synthetic polymer, glass, carbon, ceramic, and/or metallic). The elastomer may have a material composition consisting of a silicone and/or fluoro-silicone polymer. The elastomer is blended with fibre to produce a heterogenous mixture. A compression molding process is used to fabricate the diaphragm, where a composition of aramid reinforced elastomer may be employed as the preform structure. The diaphragm structure provides an increased strength and stiffness threshold. The diaphragm form may have the fibres oriented generally orthogonally to the central pressure axis to provide improved radial stiffness. The diaphragm construction may be augmented with fabric reinforcement to provide further improvements in durability and performance. The diaphragm may also be made by transfer moulding.
Patent GB-2409503-A (GB)
Title: A beer line conditioning apparatus
Inventor: JOLLEY DENNIS JAMES
IPC: B08B17/02
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a beer line (2) conditioning device comprising a coil (7) and drive circuitry (6). In operation the coil (7) establishes a magnetic field which causes proteins present in the beer conveyed to spin, thus preventing their build up on the walls of the pipeline (2). The drive circuitry (6) is arranged to generate a signal to drive a current through the coil (7). The signal is made to oscillate at a first frequency and is modulated a second frequency. It is desirable that the frequency of oscillation is between 700 - 1300 Hz, and is preferably 1000 Hz. It is desirable that the frequency of modulation is between 5 - 10 Hz and is preferably 7 Hz. The device may further comprise a toroidal housing arranged to be penetrated by the beer line (2), such that the beer line (2) passes through the coil (7).
Patent GB-2417362-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant cable and method of manufacture.
Inventor: ROTHERAM FRANK BEVERLEY
IPC: H01B7/20
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: A fire resistant cable and method of manufacture preferably for use in fire alarm systems, comprises at least one insulated electric conductor 20, 24 within a fire resistant protective outer sheath 28 and a metallic tape 26 disposed between the said conductor and the said outer sheath; the metallic tape is folded at its edge, preferably folded back on itself along both longitudinal edges to interlink with each other, the interlinked edges are then rolled inwardly preferably more than 180 degrees of rotation, to facilitate increased reliability in a fire condition. Preferably the metallic tape is constructed from a copper or aluminium foil. Furthermore, the cable may comprise a non-insulated electric conductor 22 contained within and in contact with the metallic tape.
Patent GB-2423532-A (GB)
Title: Restraining strap
Inventor: HARRISON IAN
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A retraining strap <B>1</B> for tying a joist or beam to a wall comprises an elongate member <B>2</B> and a down stand member <B>4</B>. The elongate member <B>2</B> has a plurality of fixing apertures <B>5</B> for securing it to a joist or beam. The down stand member <B>4</B> extends perpendicular to the elongate member <B>2</B>. At adjoining ends of the elongate member <B>2</B> and the down stand member <B>4</B> a channel shaped bend <B>3</B> is formed. The elongate member <B>2</B> and the down stand member <B>4</B> may be planar. The strap <B>1</B> may be formed from a single piece of metal sheet which may be less than 3mm thick. The down stand member <B>4</B> may have a plurality of fixing apertures. The sides of the channel <B>3</B> may be tapered.
Patent GB-2408865-A (GB)
Title: System and method for interference cancellation in a location calculation, for use in a wireless location system
Inventor: ANDERSON ROBERT J
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: In a Wireless Location System, reception and demodulation of signals is often performed at many sites. A collision may occur, e.g., in a TDMA, AMPS, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA, CDMA 2000, or WCDMA system, when a signal of interest (a transmission from a mobile transmitter to be located) and an interfering signal are received at the same time and at the same site. In the event such a collision occurs, the interfering signal may have been demodulated by a receiver system, or SCS, at another site, and the demodulated data be known by the TLP. This interferer can be reconstructed and subtracted from the raw data representing the combined signal of interest and interferer at the site where the collision occurred. This technique can provide significant (e.g., approximately 10 - 15 dB) interference rejection, with little degradation to the signal of interest.
Patent GB-2423759-A (GB)
Title: Peg or post removing lever
Inventor: BANNER PHILIP CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04H17/26
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A peg or post remover comprises a lever 1 removably mounted on a base 3 by means of a pin 2 engaging in a slot in the base. The lever has a hook 6 at one end. The other end of the lever has a hammer portion 4 which can be removable or adjustably positioned 5.
Patent GB-2423830-A (GB)
Title: Providing a patterned layer on a substrate
Inventor: GOUCH MARTIN PHILIP
IPC: B41M1/06
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A method of providing on a substrate (1) a patterned layer of a curable material forming an area which at least partly defines an accurate border line. The method comprises: <SL> <LI>a) printing said material (3,4) such that it overlaps the desired border line; <LI>b) exposing the printed material in the region of the border line to an accurately controlled radiation beam (6) so as to cure the material along an accurately defined border line and an adjacent region of said area and, <LI>c) removing the uncured material. </SL>
Patent GB-2424291-A (GB)
Title: Blocking network attacks based on device vulnerability
Inventor: WHELAN KEVIN
IPC: G06F21/55
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: A system for preventing software based attacks on one or more devices 5a-5c on a network 1 comprises a scanner 11, an attack prevention device 13 and a data blocker 15 e.g. firewall. The scanner periodically monitors the devices to determine the extent to which each device is vulnerable to attacks. The attack prevention device receives the data from the scanner and stores it in a database. The data blocker detects attacks contained in data being transmitted to the network and selectively blocks the data according to the information stored in the database. If an attack is not effective on the device to which it is addressed the data is allowed to pass. In one embodiment detected attacks may be assigned different priority levels, e.g. an attack which is addressed to a vulnerable device may be assigned a higher priority level than an attack which is addressed to a device which is only partly vulnerable to the attack. The system may issue warnings to a user when an effective attack is detected. This relieves the user from having to deal with spurious warnings.
Patent GB-2413213-A (GB)
Title: An ion selector with a plurality of deflection zones
Inventor: BOWDLER ANDREW
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: An ion selection gate for use in a time-of-flight mass spectrometer, having a first deflection zone 32, and a second deflection zone 34 spaced from the first deflection zone. In use, a single low voltage trigger pulse generated by timing electronics is simultaneously applied to both ion deflection zones, to open and close both deflection zones simultaneously, wherein when a deflection zone is closed it deflects ions so they do not reach an ion detector. Each deflection zone may comprise a parallel plate ion gate, but preferably comprises a wire ion gate such as a Bradbury-Nielson gate formed of an array of parallel wires, alternate wires connected to potentials of opposite polarity respectively.
Patent GB-2414532-A (GB)
Title: Umbilical filling
Inventor: LUND SJUR KRISTION
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: The invention relates to an umbilical comprising at least two elongated elements chosen from a group consisting of steel tubes 1,2 , electrical cables 4, optical fiber cables 3, and combinations thereof arranged side by side within a common outer sheath 5 along the length of the umbilical, where the interstices between the elongated elements 2,3,4 and the common sheath 5 are filled with a fluid filling material 6, which will temper to a higher viscosity after complete filling and will adhere to the outer surface of the elements 2,3,4 and the inner surface of the common sheath. 5 Preferably the filling material material is silicone, and may contain glass or plastics beads for buoyancy. Also claimed is a method of making such an umbilical.
Patent GB-2426555-A (GB)
Title: Turbocharger air intake
Inventor: KAY PETER
IPC: F01D17/16
Filed: 2005-05-28
Abstract: The intake comprises variable position guide vanes 3 for making the intake air swirl prior to reaching the turbocharger compressor wheel. In order to reduce noise, the vanes are made of sound absorbent material which may comprise a foam mass 33, 37 contained within a perforated steel sheet envelope 31, 35. Each vane may comprise a fixed part 15 and a movable part 17 having a spigot 25 which locates in a location ring 11. The ring 11 may have a projection 29 which may be connected to an actuator for rotating the location ring. The movable part 17 may be hinged to the fixed part by means of a post 21, or separately pivotally mounted. Each vane may alternatively comprise two movable parts, three or more parts or a single flexible part.
Patent GB-2426732-A (GB)
Title: Kitchen knife blade with safety point
Inventor: CORNOCK JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B26B9/00
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: The knives include blades 1, 6 having machined edges 2, 7, and an undercut 4 or secondary cutting face 8, which meet at point 3. A blunt protrusion 5, 9 is provided above the undercut 4 or secondary cuffing face 8. The blunt protrusion 5, 9 guards the small point 3, so that it cannot pierce skin, flesh or vital organs.
Patent GB-2430720-A (GB)
Title: Frame construction
Inventor: RABETT RAMON
IPC: E06B3/96
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: A joint connecting two sections (30, 31) of a plastics material profile includes opposed external faces (32, 33) and an interconnecting matrix (35, 36, 37). The interconnecting matrix (35, 36, 37) at the end of each section (30, 31) is cut at complementary angles to form a mitred joint. The external faces (32, 33) are cut to form butt joints. The joint may be used in the construction of window frames, such as PVC-U window frames.
Patent GB-2430577-A (GB)
Title: Real time monitoring of TCP flows
Inventor: LEHANE ANDREW
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A method for real time monitoring of at least one TCP flow involves monitoring TCP packets flowing past a particular point in a TCP network. A flow trace including at least source and destination addresses for each TCP packet is determined and a packet record for each monitored TCP packet within a determined flow trace is created (A1). Each of the packet records includes at least a transmitted order number and an actual received sequence number (A2), from which an expected received sequence number (A4) for each packet record is determined and stored in the packet record. The difference between the expected received sequence number for each packet record and the expected received sequence number for the previous packet record is used (A5) to thereby determine by how much a particular packet was moved out of sequence.
Patent GB-2430374-A (GB)
Title: Securing device for a nasal endotracheal tube
Inventor: CLARK JON ROY
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A device for securing a nasal endotracheal tube during general anaesthesia which comprises an adjustable headband 1 and an additional strip of material 2 to secure the nasal tube to the headband 1. Preferably the headband 1 is adjusted with hook and loop tape 4. The additional strip of material 2 may be secured to the headband 1 with hook and loop tape or adhesive. An area of adhesive 3 may also be provided on the additional strip of material 2 to enable it to be attached directly to the nasal tube for extra security. The headband 1 may be secured around the patient's forehead to secure the nasal endotracheal tube during surgery.
Patent GB-2417660-A (GB)
Title: Heating element
Inventor: MCANDREW GORDON
IPC: H05B3/58
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: Heating element (10, 100) comprising a substrate yarn (14, 114), a heat generating yarn (16, 116a, 116b, 116c, 116d, 116e), and an electrically conductive yarn (18, 20, 118a, 118b, 118c, 118d, 118e, 120a, 120b, 120c, 120d, 120e), said substrate yarn, heat generating yarn and conductive yarn being knitted together to form the heating element. There is also a method of manufacturing a heating element, element, and a method of manufacturing said article.
Patent GB-2434089-A (GB)
Title: Child's safety seat mounting
Inventor: COX BRIAN
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: A mounting 10 for a child's safety seat 20 comprises a first part 12 adapted to be releasably fastened adjacent a back 36 of a vehicle seat 32 in a substantially vertical position, and a second part 14 adapted to be releasably fastened to the child's safety seat 20. The second part 14 is hinged to the first part about a substantially vertical axis of rotation 16 disposed substantially along one edge of the second part 14, enabling lateral and rotational movement of the safety seat 20 fastened to the second plate 14.
Patent GB-2433452-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic dust separating device for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: NI ZUGEN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2006-03-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pervasive de-dusting device for a vacuum cleaner, which includes a tank with an air inlet and an air outlet. A filter barrel is mounted inside the tank while a cyclone barrel is mounted inside the filter barrel. The cyclone barrel is configured to be a conical barrel with a smaller upper end and a larger lower end and a cyclone air inlet is disposed on the cyclone barrel. The air inlet on the tank and the cyclone air inlet on the cyclone barrel are separated by the filter barrel and located in two chambers, respectively. An air outlet tube is located in the upper end of the cyclone barrel and communicates with the air outlet.