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Patent GB-2414075-A (GB)
Title: Sample collection device and method of using said device
Inventor: LUKE JOHN GEORGE
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A sample collection device for use with a chemical analyser, the device comprising a sample collecting assembly having at least one sampling medium and a sample desorbing assembly arranged to receive the sampling medium therein, the sample collecting assembly and sample desorbing assembly being movable with respect to one another between a sample collecting configuration in which the sampling medium is substantially exposed and a sample desorbing configuration in which the sampling medium is substantially housed within the sample desorbing assembly. Also shown is a method of sample collection using the sample collection device.
Patent GB-2418854-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a plasticising excipient with lubricating properties
Inventor: HAYES GEOFFREY GERARD
IPC: A61K31/485
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: A method of preparing an extruded pharmaceutical composition comprising extruding a mix including a pharmaceutically active agent and a plasticising excipient that provides plasticising and lubricating properties. The excipient is employed in an amount effective to act as both plasticiser and lubricant for the mix. The mix is preferably substantially free of a futher lubricating excipient and may further comprise an ammonium methacrylate copolymer and a water permeability modifier. Multiparticulates comprise a pharmaceutically active agent and a plasticising excipient with lubricating properties and are substantially free of a further lubricant. The multiparticulates may further contain an ammonium methacrylate copolymer and a water permeability modifier. Suitable plasticising excipients with lubricating properties include cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, sorbitol, sucrose, high or low molecular polyethylene glycol, dibutyl sebacate, tributyl citrate, triethyl citrate and propylene glycol. Suitable water permeability modifiers include microcrystalline cellulose, high molecular weight polyethylene glycol or a water permeable ammonium methacrylate copolymer. The active agent is preferably an opiod, such as oxycodone, and the multiparticulates may be formulated in a unit dose such as filled in a capsule.
Patent GB-2410365-A (GB)
Title: Varying the probability of triggering a bonus game in a gaming machine
Inventor: ENGLMAN ALLON G
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A method of conducting a wagering game, the game including a basic game and a bonus game comprising tracking the number of basic games played since a predetermined event and altering the probability of triggering the bonus game based on the tracked number. The altering step may include successively altering the probability when the tracked number reaches each threshold of a plurality of predetermined thresholds. The predetermined event may include the triggering of a bonus game, the start or completion of a gaming session. The method may also include displaying an indication of the probability to a player. Also independently claimed are an apparatus for carrying out the above method and a method of conducting a wagering game where the probability of triggering the bonus game is based on the tracked frequency of occurrence of the bonus game or on the length of time since the bonus game was last triggered.
Patent GB-2410023-A (GB)
Title: Carbon material and process for producing the same
Inventor: SUEMURA KOJI
IPC: C09C1/50
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: A carbon material which is insoluble in organic solvents, and has a peak height ratio H(B)/H(A) and a peak strength ratio I(D)/I(G) which are fall within the region defined by four points: (X, Y) = (0.86, 0.71), (0.65, 0.86), (0.28, 0.59) and (0.23, 0.63) in the coordinate system shown in FIG. 1 where the peak height ratio H(B)/H(A) is plotted as the X-axis and the peak strength ratio I(D)/I(G) as the Y-axis, wherein H(A) represents a height of the strongest peak at the diffraction angle 2   r  of 12-16{ and H(B) represents a height of the peak at 2   r  = 22{ in the X-ray diffractometry using CuK  a  -rays, and I(G) represents a peak strength in the band of G1590Ò20 cm<-1> and I(D) represents a peak strength in the band D1340Ò40 cm<-1> in the Raman spectrometry at the excitation wavelength of 5145 Ñ. A process for producing the carbon material using a sub-atmospheric pressure furnace.
Patent GB-2423288-A (GB)
Title: Track apparatus with air bag suspension
Inventor: HEARD STEVE
IPC: B62D55/084
Filed: 2005-02-19
Abstract: A track apparatus 1 is provided for mounting to an agricultural vehicle such as a tractor or combine harvester. The track apparatus includes a lower carriage 8 on which front and rear end idlers 10 and 14 and one or more bogie wheels 12 are mounted. The lower carriage 8 is pivotally connected to an upper carriage 18, which has mounting means 4 for connecting the track apparatus to the vehicle. The upper and lower carriages 8 and 18 are free to move relative to each other but any vibrations in the lower carriage 8 are dampened or absorbed by a suspension mechanism such as a pair of air bags 22 that is located between the upper and lower carriages. This improves the ride quality for the operator or driver of the vehicle. Air bag pressure may be controlled via valves in accordance with relative movement between the carriages 8 and 18.
Patent GB-2425017-A (GB)
Title: Distributing messages by short wave radio waves
Inventor: LONGSHAW SHARON
IPC: H04W4/23
Filed: 2005-03-08
Abstract: System and process of distributing marketing messages via short wave radio waves utilising bluetooth technology. Each control device is designed to operate on a local basis distributing messages within a 100m range. Multiple controllers will be installed to cover a concentrated area such as a shopping mall or train station, allowing a controlled series of marketing messages to be delivered to mobile consumer devices such as mobile phones, camera's, laptops and PDA's. The messages will be one way only and combine text, picture and video to draw attention to local amenities or retail outlets and deliver public announcements. The patent application is intended to cover both the logic and controller design as well as the principle of local marketing using blue tooth technology.
Patent GB-2416284-A (GB)
Title: Frequency offset compensation for communication systems
Inventor: FEI FAN
IPC: H04L27/00
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: In communications between a pair of stations using modulated carrier signals, a first station estimates the carrier frequency offset with respect to the second station and transmits signals that are responsive to the estimated carrier frequency offset. The first station may adjust the carrier frequency of the signals it transmits in response to the estimated carrier frequency offset, and/or transmit data to the second station representing the estimated carrier frequency offset. The second station adjusts the carrier frequency of the signals it transmits to the first station, and/or compensates for carrier frequency offset in its processing of received signals, in response to estimated carrier frequency offset data received from the first station.
Patent GB-2412212-A (GB)
Title: Remote control toy and extension unit thereof
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI TAKASHI
IPC: A63H18/08
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A remote control toy (1) includes a controller (2) for transmitting a control signal (4) containing an operation instruction by a user, a drive device (3) driven/controlled by the control signal (4), and an extension unit (5) which can receive the control signal (4). The extension unit (5) has a unit main body (6) and a signal processing device (7) which can be detachably attached to the unit main body. The unit main body (6) outputs the control signal (4) received to the signal processing device (7) and performs a processing based on the instruction signal output from the signal processing device (7). The signal processing device (7) judges the content of the operation instruction contained in the control signal (4) output from the unit main body (6) and outputs an instruction signal based on the processing in accordance with the content, to the unit main body (6).
Patent GB-2413363-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector assembly having multiple control valves with a single actuator
Inventor: SPOOLSTRA GREGG R
IPC: F02M63/00
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: A fuel injector for an internal combustion engine has multiple control valves with a single valve actuator. The valves may be packaged in an injector assembly with an economy of space and a simplified assembly procedure during manufacture. The valves are sequenced using calibrated force balance relationships as fuel injection rate shaping is established.
Patent GB-2429850-A (GB)
Title: PCB connector with locking device releasable from two different places
Inventor: LAI CHIH-MING
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A connector 1 for joining two printed circuit boards has a locking device 3 comprising a blocking member (30, Fig 2). The blocking member is spring-loaded and has a head (302b, Figs 2 and 3) which goes into a notch 40 in the PCB. The locking device can be moved against the spring bias either by pulling on a pull button (310, Fig 2) or by pushing on a pin end (320a, Figs 2 and 3). This allows the lock to be released from two different locations, eg on opposite sides of the PCB, so that the connector can be unlocked even if one of the locations is obstructed by other components.
Patent GB-2430614-A (GB)
Title: A grab rail/cot side for a mattress elevator
Inventor: DALE GERALD
IPC: A47C21/08
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A grab rail/side cot attachment for a mattress elevator can be secured to the head end or the foot end of the elevator, or a combination of both. One end of the grab rail/side cot attachment is secured to the elevator by a clamp 8; the other end has a tube which is received within a hollow tube 7 of the elevator frame. The hollow tube 7 is an extension of a pivot tube 9 about which the head end 4 of the elevator pivots. The arrangement allows the grab rail/cot side to move with the elevator as a mattress is elevated.
Patent GB-2419588-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing porous hybrid comprising zeolite and chitosan and porous hybrid prepared thereby
Inventor: YOON KYUNG BYUNG
IPC: C05G3/80
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a porous hybrid comprising zeolite and chitosan and a porous hybrid prepared thereby, in particular, to a process for preparing a porous chitosan-linking compound-zeolite hybrid, which comprises the steps of: (a) forming a linking compound-zeolite intermediate by linking a linking compound to the surface of zeolite; and (b) preparing said chitosan-linking compound-zeolite hybrid by reacting said linking compound- zeolite intermediate with chitosan or a linking compound-chitosan, a porous hybrid prepared thereby, an adsorbent and a method for purifying water.
Patent GB-2427005-A (GB)
Title: inflatable device
Inventor: WU HSIN-TSAI
IPC: A47C27/08
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: An inflatable device includes a tubular body (31) fitted in a mouth (42) of an inflatable body (4) and having outer and inner end portions (314,318) respectively defining an adaptor port (312) and a valve seat (313) therein. A valve member (34) is movable between a closed position to be in air-tight engagement with the valve seat (313), and an open position to be disengaged from the valve seat (313) so as to permit inflation and deflation of the inflatable body (4) through the adaptor port (312). A plunger (32) has a plunger rod (322) connected to the valve member (34), and a plunger head (321) such that when an air supplying tube (51) of a pump (5) is inserted into the adaptor port (312) to force the plunger head (321) to move toward the valve seat (313), the valve member (34) is moved by the plunger rod (322) to the open position. A biasing member (33) is disposed to bias the plunger head (321) to hold the valve member (34) in the closed position.
Patent GB-2434948-A (GB)
Title: LLR calculation with quantization of values which are scaled depending on SNR.
Inventor: SIDON JEAN
IPC: H04Q7/28
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A wireless communication receiver comprises a SNR measurement logic (112) for measuring a SNR value of the received signal and signal processing logic (108) arranged to process the received wireless signal (Fig. 1, not shown). The signal processing logic (108) comprises demodulator logic (255) operably coupled to log likelihood ratio (LLR) logic (262) and decoding logic (265). A scaling factor (Q), dependent upon the measured signal-to-noise ratio, is applied to the vector of LLR values provided by de-mapping unit (260). The values are then saturated by converting any values outside the range [-A...+A] to one of -A or +A. The values are then quantized prior to input to a FEC decoder. Scaling factors corresponding to SNR values may be stored in a memory element. Applications include dual-mode TETRA-1 and TETRA-2 receivers.
Patent GB-2435011-A (GB)
Title: Printing screens, frames therefor and printing screen units
Inventor: CANE PAUL LIONEL
IPC: B41M1/12
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: A printing screen unit, comprising: a printing screen, comprising a sheet, at least sections of at least one pair of opposite edges of which include one of engagement apertures or engagement projections; and a supporting frame including at least one pair of interface units which are attached to the at least one pair of opposite edges of the printing screen, wherein the interface units each comprise at least one coupling element which includes the other of engagement apertures or engagement projections for inter-engaging with the one of engagement apertures or engagement projections at a respective one of the opposite edges of the printing screen, and an interface member which includes a coupling slot for captively receiving the at least one coupling element therein.
Patent GB-2423130-A (GB)
Title: Air pressure proportional damper
Inventor: LEMMENS LUC
IPC: B60G17/04
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: A suspension system includes an air spring and a shock absorber disposed between the sprung and unsprung portions of a vehicle. A vehicle height sensor sends signals to a control system which adjusts the height of the vehicle by increasing or decreasing the air pressure within the spring. This same air pressure is provided to the shock absorber in order to increase the damping rate for high loads and decrease the damping rate for low loads. The air pressure to the shock absorber is provided to a valve assembly which controls fluid flow between the working chamber of the shock absorber and a reserve chamber.
Patent GB-2442455-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle Grip Pad and Riding Apparel
Inventor: WOOTTON MALCOLM
IPC: A41D13/015
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: A motorcycle grip pad (10) comprises a base layer (18) of elastomeric material having spaced bumps (12) on a top surface (16). An adhesive layer (22) is on a bottom surface. The area of the pad is between 1000 and 4000 mm2. A motorcycle grip system also includes a reaction patch of relatively rigid material having apertures spaced and arranged in the same way as the bumps on the pad. The patch is adapted for connection to a motorcycle rider's suit or other apparel. A wear pad for a motor cycle comprises a base sheet in the form of a flexible plastics sheet; an adhesive layer on the underside side of the flexible sheet; a release layer under the adhesive layer and protecting it during handling and storage; a top layer of soft, flexible elastomeric resin, which is poured onto the top surface prior to curing so that it spreads over the pad to its edges: and bumps of elastomeric material arranged on said base sheet prior to pouring of the polyurethane entrapping said bumps on said sheet, said bumps protruding above the level of said top layer.
Patent GB-2442246-A (GB)
Title: Light controlled pedestrian crossing with tactile indicator
Inventor: DULEY RICHARD KEITH
IPC: A61F9/08
Filed: 2006-09-27
Abstract: A box for a light controlled pedestrian crossing comprises a push button, a visual signal module 19 comprising direct current (DC) operated light emitters and a tactile signal module 18 comprising a DC electric motor 14 that drives a rotary tactile indicator (fig 1, 12) projecting from the box. In use alternating current (AC) power is applied to input terminals 16, and circuitry to operate the tactile indicator motor 14 and the visual signal module 19 share a common component, at least a common rectifier BRI. The DC motor circuitry may include a switched mode power supply, a current limiting network to limit torque, voltage limiting components D1, D2, and a switch TR1 to enable free movement of the tactile knob (fig 1, 12). The box enables economies to be made when tactile and visual indicators are to be operated from the same AC supply.
Patent GB-2442272-A (GB)
Title: Support attachment for a sign
Inventor: GARDNER RICHARD JAMES ERNLE
IPC: A47F5/11
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: A sign 10 for a display stand comprises an elongate sheet 11 of flexible substrate material arranged to fold longitudinally inwardly of itself along four respective transverse lines 12, which are spaced apart longitudinally of the sheet 11, the sheet being cut across each transverse line 12 by respective pairs of slits which extend longitudinally of the sheet 11 and define respective regions 14 which fold outwardly of the sheet 11 when the substrate is folded inwardly to form four respective transverse through-passages 15. The display stand comprises four uprights 20, and the sign 10 is slid onto the upper end of the uprights 20 of the stand, such that the uprights 20 extend through respective ones of the through-passages 15.
Patent GB-2442962-A (GB)
Title: Laying Ridge Tiles
Inventor: ELLIS JEREMY FRANK
IPC: E04D15/02
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: Laying of roofing ridge tiles along a either a peak or hip of a roof is done using a jig 1 comprising a pair of elongate parallel rails 2, 3, and at least one linkage 4, 4' extending between the rails to hold said rails in parallel alignment with each other. The rails of the jig can be placed on a roof 7 either side of a line of ridge tiles 6 being laid with the linkage 4, 4' extending over the ridge tiles 6. A user may then lay at one or more adjacent ridge tiles along a line of ridge tiles to be laid, and place the jig 1 over the or each of the ridge tiles 6. The jig 1 is aligned so that the rails 2, 3 and/or linkage 4 of the jig define a desired orientation of the line of ridge tiles 6. A user can then use the clearance or contact of the jig 1 with the or each of the ridge tiles 6 to check and if necessary adjust the alignment of the or each of the ridge tiles 6 with respect to the desired orientation.
Patent GB-2438492-A (GB)
Title: Blade for turbo-machinery
Inventor: HILL GRAHAM FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: F04D29/54
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A blade for turbo-machinery of the type having broad surfaces extending the length of the blade separated by a leading edge and a trailing edge comprises fibers on opposites sides of the blade inclined in opposite senses such that extension force applied to the blade 10 as it rotates produces opposing forces in the composite layers 14 and 15 that resist untwisting of the blade. The thickness of the fiber layers 14 and 15 varies from the leading edge 16 to the trailing edge 17, being thicker towards the leading edge. The blade may have an isotropic core 11 and composite fiber layers 14 and 15 in an epoxy matrix. The fibers 20 on opposite broad surfaces 12 and 13 of the blade 10 extend at an angle of between 25{ and 35{ to the blade length. The blade is preferably a compressor fan blade.
Patent GB-2434576-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic agents and methods for the preparation thereof
Inventor: VISEK KENNETH
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: A cosmetic agent is disclosed comprising a cosmetically useful group bound to an amino functional group by a linking moiety. The linking moiety comprises an alkylidene or an arylidene group bearing two carboxyl groups. The cosmetically useful group is bound to one carboxyl group of the linking moiety, while the amino functional group is bound to the other carboxyl group of the linking moiety. The amino functional group comprises an amino substituent bound to a carbon atom of an alkylidene group having an oxygen substituent, and the oxygen substituent is bound to the other carboxyl group of the linking moiety by an ester bond. The amino substituent can be a primary amino substituent, a secondary amino substituent, a tertiary amino substituent, or a quaternary amino substituent. Preferably the amino substituent is a tertiary or a quaternary amino substituent. Methods for preparing, and compositions comprising, cosmetic agents of this invention are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2452685-A (GB)
Title: Cross-laminate film for irrigation pipe
Inventor: MASARWA ABED
IPC: B32B7/03
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: A cross laminate film 20 having first and second orientation directions 21, 22 and an axis 30 may be used for a pipe 40 having a wall 42 , wherein an angle   a  between each of the first and second orientation directions 21, 22 and the axis may have a value between 50{ and 60{. The angle may be substantially equal to twice the neutral bias angle for the pipe. At least one of the layers may be a polymeric film selected from oriented high density polyethylene (HDPE), oriented high/ultra-high molecular high density PE (HMHDPE/UHMHDPE), oriented low density polyethylene (LDPE), or oriented linear low density polyethylene (LDPE).
Patent GB-2442861-A (GB)
Title: BOOSTED OVERFIRE AIR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NOx REDUCTION IN COMBUSTION GASES
Inventor: PAYNE ROY
IPC: F23L9/04
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: A combustion device 100 incorporates an overfire air injection system for reducing NOx emissions. The combustion device including a plurality of main burners 128 supplied with fuel and air for burning in a combustion zone 122, such that the burners produce flue gases that flow from the combustion zone into a burnout zone 124. The combustion device has at least one overfire air injector 10 for supplying overfire air to the combustion device and at least one booster overfire air injector 9 for supplying high-pressure air to the combustion device. The boosted overfire air [BOFA] injector supplies air at a higher pressure than that supplied from the overfire air [OFA] injector, and this high pressure air may be supplied to either/both the burnout zone or/and the main burners. The high pressure air may be heated, and at least one high-pressure fan 50 may be used to supply the high-pressure air. The combustion device can be a boiler, and combustion flue gasses may pass through a series of heat exchangers 140, enabling heat to be withdrawn and supplied to a steam turbine.
Patent GB-2444371-A (GB)
Title: Functionalised surface sensor
Inventor: SHAW ANDREW MARK
IPC: G01J3/42
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: Sensing techniques based upon evanescent-wave cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS), with particular reference to functionalising a sensing surface with the aim of increasing specificity and/or sensitivity, invovle refreshing an interface to which is attached a material which has a selective response to a target, the method comprising: providing said interface with a photoelectron generator; and illuminating said photoelectron generator to release electrons to refresh said interface. The sensor includes an interface to which is attached a material which has a selective response to a target, wherein said interface is an optical interface, such that an evanescent wave at said interface is modified by said target, and wherein said interface is further provided with a photoelectron generator to assist in refreshing said interface. The photoelectron generator comprises a photoactive material such as titania (titanium dioxide), particularly rutile, or alternatively titanium oxide, a biopolymer, conductive polymer or semiconducting polymer.