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Patent GB-2444911-A (GB)
Title: A jig for cutting bricks
Inventor: HISER GEORGE GARY
IPC: B23Q9/00
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A jig 1 for cutting a brick or bricks, comprises a base 3 and alignment means 7, 9, 11, 13 arranged such that the bricks can be laid out on the base with part of the or each brick in contact with the alignment means. The jig further comprises guide means 35 operative to define a line to be cut along the bricks, the bricks being at least partially restrained and aligned by the alignment means in use such that a cutter can be guided by the guide means to cut the bricks along the defined line to be cut. The guide means comprises an elongate guide element 43 mounted on a chassis, which chassis comprises a plurality of spaced apart slots, which may be formed between struts 41. The chassis is adjustably mounted on at least one finger 37 upstanding from the base to enable the position of the chassis relative to the base to be adjusted.
Patent GB-2429854-A (GB)
Title: Transient protector circuit for multi-phase energized power supplies
Inventor: MURPHY MICHAEL A
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: Circuits and systems are used in multi-phase power supplies for the prevention of transient currents. Phase to phase and phase to neutral metal oxide varistors ("MOV") are replaced with a single DC power supply connected MOV. Transient currents are limited by resistors that are connected in series to each of the three phase inputs. Comprising a single DC connected MOV, protection from transients between any of the four inputs is provided. The phase to phase and the phase to neutral transient currents are routed, using diodes, through a single MOV connected between the positive and negative input terminals of the DC power supply.
Patent GB-2447221-A (GB)
Title: Acrylic polymer containing metal silicate
Inventor: ILLSLEY DEREK RONALD
IPC: C08K3/34
Filed: 2007-03-09
Abstract: A composition comprises a metal silicate dispersed throughout a film of a water-soluble, film-forming acrylic solution polymer. The metal silicate is preferably an alkali metal silicate, such as sodium, potassium, or lithium silicate. The acrylic solution polymer may have a molecular weight below 20000 and is especially styrene-co-methyl methacrylate, styrene-co-butyl acrylate, styrene-co-methyl acrylate, or styrene-co-ethylhexyl acrylate. The ratio of metal silicate to acrylic solution polymer may be 99:1 to 4:1. A composition for forming a gas barrier coating is also disclosed, which comprises a solution of a metal silicate and a water-soluble, film-forming acrylic solution polymer in a solvent. The solvent is typically aqueous and may contain a co-solvent, such as an alcohol. The composition may be applied to a plastics substrate and may be used to form a gas barrier film for packaging foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, and other materials sensitive to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-2447967-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft cockpit display panel arrangements
Inventor: HALL ANDREW
IPC: B64D43/00
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: An aircraft cockpit display arrangement includes a primary instrument display region 401 for positioning in front of at least one pilot, the primary instrument display region including a wide screen format panel display 110, 120 and duplicated redundant display drive electronics configured to present both primary flight information and navigational display information on the same screen. The display panel may be an active matrix liquid crystal display (AMLCD) screen with an aspect ratio of 16:9 or a 6x8 portrait format. A source selection unit may drive the wide screen format panel display from one of a number of active channels while the other active channels are in stand-by mode. The display unit can be retrofitted into a conventional cockpit by removing the existing panels (P1,P2, fig.1) and associated instruments while retaining the cable end connectors, installing new mounting trays (200, fig.4) for the new display units 110, 120 and connecting the trays to the existing cable end connectors, and plugging the new panels into the mounting trays. Some existing instrumentation may need to be relocated to other positions on the panels.
Patent GB-2434457-A (GB)
Title: Solid immersion lens lithography
Inventor: GORUGANTHU RAMA R
IPC: B29C48/92
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: Lithography using solid immersion lenses is disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus is provided that include a resist film (40) that has a first side and a second and opposite side. One or more solid immersion lenses (56) are positioned over the first side of the resist film (40). In another aspect, an apparatus is provided that include an exposure mask (49), a source of radiation (44) to illuminate the exposure mask (49), one or more solid immersion lenses (56) positioned beneath the exposure mask (49) to focus radiation transmitted through the exposure mask (49), and a member (50) for holding the one or more solid immersion lenses (56).
Patent GB-2437223-A (GB)
Title: Powered mobile storage system with select and drag operation and selectable aisle width feature
Inventor: TOURDOT MATTHEW A
IPC: A47B88/00
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: The present invention is a mobile storage system that includes a number of mobile storage units movably disposed with respect to one another and including a logic system. A signal from a motion control actuator on a mobile storage unit which is to move where an aisle is desired directs a run signal to at least one unit to cause one or multiple units to be driven successively away from a desired aisle. If multiple units are moved together, a motion control actuator on the unit adjacent the closing aisle is operated to move the actuated unit and the other units. The logic system remembers and maintains each new open aisle width and closed aisle width after the termination of a particular movement.
Patent GB-2441092-A (GB)
Title: Golf car cup holder
Inventor: HANSON DONALD
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A drink holder for a golf car. The drink holder has a lower receptacle including a first curved wall having a top and a bottom. A support portion is integrally formed with the first curved wall and extends radially inward from the bottom of the first curved wall. An upper receptacle includes a second curved wall having a top and a bottom. A support ring having a flat surface extends radially between the top of the first curved wall and the bottom of the second curved wall.
Patent GB-2456131-A (GB)
Title: Sample Excitation apparatus and method for spectroscopic analysis
Inventor: SCHLUETER HANS-JUERGEN
IPC: G01N15/14
Filed: 2007-12-27
Abstract: Sample excitation apparatus for a spectrometric analyser, the apparatus comprising a sample introduction stage comprising an electrospray nebuliser for generating a nebulised sample and a sample excitation stage arranged to operate in an atmospheric pressure environment and to receive and excite the nebulised sample in a sample excitation region for spectrometric analysis thereof. "Excitation" includes ionisation in ICP and MIP, flame excitation in AES, and optical excitation in AAS. In the main embodiment analyte solution 38 is fed out of the outlet end of a capillary 30 to a plasma source. A potential difference is applied between the capillary, its outlet end or the analyte solution and an opposing effective (counter) electrode, which may comprise a tube (64, Fig. 4), a grid (80, Fig. 5), or the plasma 34 itself, to promote formation of smaller droplets. The pressure of the plasma source is similar to the pressure in the region of the capillary outlet end.
Patent GB-2457292-A (GB)
Title: Housing for mounting water pipes
Inventor: GIBBONS KEVIN NORMAN WHITE
IPC: E03C1/02
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: A water pipe mounting housing 20 is used for installing a water outlet in a wall. The housing has inlet openings for receiving water supply pipes, and pipe mounts are provided adjacent the inlet openings to mount fittings 70 for the respective water supply pipes. The housing 20 allows the supply pipes to be fixed before or after it is attached to the wall, and allows interchangeable cover plates 90, 100, 110 for different taps and mixers.
Patent GB-2446743-A (GB)
Title: Efficient scheduling of downlink packet data traffic in wireless data networks
Inventor: VENKATACHALAM MUTHALAH
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a method comprising, using packet knowledge at a base station to efficiently schedule uplink transmissions from a subscriber station. The present method may further comprise using the type of packet and the destination subscriber station as the packet knowledge and, further, the type of packet may include voice, data or signaling and each of the types of packet may be given a packet classifier.
Patent GB-2451162-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for double-ended optical fibre sensing
Inventor: VARADARAJAN HARINI
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 2008-06-12
Abstract: A technique for utilizing an optical fibre in a variety of sensing applications and environments by beneficially routing the optical fibre. A continuous optical fibre is created, for example by fusion splicing an optical fibre loop 46 to the ends 44 of a pair of optical fibres 42 in a cable to provide optical continuity between two ends of the optical fibre. The loop is then inserted into a housing 48. Alternatively, an optical fibre turnaround may be provided by placing in insert in a tube and deforming the tube in the region of the insert to create a region in the tube having a span greater than the internal diameter of the tube (figures 4 to 6). A method of pretesting optical fibres for use to form the optical fibre loop is also disclosed. Optical continuity is created with the assistance of an optical turnaround constructed in a simple, dependable form able to control the bend of the optical fibre as it extends through the optical turnaround.
Patent GB-2453621-A (GB)
Title: Visual drilling depth indicator
Inventor: PUGH ANTHONY
IPC: B23B49/00
Filed: 2008-08-13
Abstract: A device for determining when a drilled hole has reached a pre-set depth, comprises a light emitting device 1, a power source, and a control switch attached to the body of a drilling machine 2. The device projects at least one visual reference mark 5 on a drilling tool 4 at a pre-set distance from a drill tip 8 equal to the required hole depth 9. The reference mark advances towards a workpiece 10 during drilling, and indicates that the pre-set depth has been achieved when it coincides with the surface of the workpiece. Preferably, the position of the light mark on the tool can be varied. A computing device 13 may be provided to convert the movement of the light source into a measurement displayed on a visual display 14. A mirror (15, fig 3) reflecting a continuously pulsed laser beam may be used to produce a number of visual graduations on the tool.
Patent GB-2463259-A (GB)
Title: Alignment device
Inventor: LEONARD CATHAL
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: The alignment device, for use when tiling for example, comprises an alignment member 1 that retains a measuring mechanism 30, such as a spirit level. Preferably the alignment member also includes a guide mechanism 17, such as a track, that runs along its length and releasably retains the measuring mechanism while allowing it to move along the alignment member. It is also preferable that the alignment member comprises a platform and a flange that can be arranged at right angles to each other and that the alignment device includes connecting elements to be connected to a structure. These connecting elements may be adhesive strips that have protective tags covering their adhesive surface, where the tags have gripping aids in the form of a tab 12 extending from the tag. The measuring mechanism, which is suitable for measuring orientation or length, may be pivotable about an axis so that it can be releasably fixed at a chosen angle and include an alarm to signal a desired measurement. A second reference line, at any angle, may also be provided by the alignment mechanism using a laser.
Patent GB-2452846-A (GB)
Title: Wavelength monitored and stabilised broadband source
Inventor: TAVERNER DOMINO
IPC: G01C19/72
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: Method and apparatus for sampling techniques can constantly monitor a spectral output from a broadband light source 202 in order to control a central wavelength of interrogation light 216 supplied by the source to a sensor 218. The broadband light is split into two pathways 205, 207, a first portion of light passes through a controller module 219 comprising a tunable filter 204, comb filter 211 and wavelength reference element 215, to provide measurements to control circuitry 212 to provide a control signal 217 to actively modify a second portion of the light 207 from the source. The modifier 214 is a wavelength dependent variable attenuator. The system controls the central wavelength of the broadband light to ensure accurate determination of sensor response signals received at a receiver 220.
Patent GB-2464107-A (GB)
Title: Laundry appliance loading/unloading arrangement
Inventor: REASON ANDREW MARTIN
IPC: D06F37/28
Filed: 2008-10-02
Abstract: The laundry appliance 1 loading/unloading arrangement includes, in combination, laundry appliance door 7 which is operable to open and close a loading/unloading opening 9 of the appliance and a receptacle 13 for items to be loaded into, or unloaded from, the laundry appliance via the opening 9. The receptacle 13 and laundry appliance door 7 are provided with respective engagement formations 12 & 10 enabling the receptacle to be removably supported on the door. The appliance door may move translationally from a closed position to an open position.
Patent GB-2450281-A (GB)
Title: A common analog interface for multiple processor cores
Inventor: MOZAK CHRISTOPHER P
IPC: G06F13/10
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a processor having multiple processor cores to execute instructions, with each of the cores including dedicated digital interface circuitry. The processor further includes an analog interface coupled to the cores via the digital interface circuitry. The analog interface may be used to communicate traffic between a package including the cores and an interconnect such as a shared bus coupled thereto. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2459725-A (GB)
Title: Divan drawer with television and support stand
Inventor: RODGERS PAUL
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 2008-10-14
Abstract: A mattress support base, for example a divan base, with a drawer unit having an integrated television monitor 6 and support arm 12, wherein the TV monitor and support arm are adjustable to position the TV in a viewing position. The support arm and TV can be retracted within the capacity of a support base drawer unit when not being used. The TV may extend automatically and may use gas springs or electric actuators. When the TV is retracted into the drawer it may automatically activate an electrical isolation switch. The TV monitor may lie in a horizontal plane when in the stored position (Figure 3).
Patent GB-2454345-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Steering Column with Lock to Limit Adjustment
Inventor: DAVIES NICLAS
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 2008-10-29
Abstract: Steering column assembly 100 with an adjustable shroud comprising fixed portion 5 secured to the vehicle body and moving portion 4 moveable with respect to the fixed portion. A clamp 13-16 releasably fixes the moving portion 4 in position. A lock 20 is engaged when the clamp is unengaged, limiting the range of movement of the moving portion 4 in a collapse direction during adjustment by providing a path for collapse forces from the moving portion 4 through the lock 20 to the fixed portion 5, and when the clamp is engaged, the lock 20 is unengaged, allowing additional telescopic movement of the moving portion 4 of the shroud by removing the force path. Therefore lock 20 ensures that no force is applied to a collapse mechanism, designed to collapse in the event of a crash, during adjustment, thus preventing damage, but allows collapse in the event of an accident. The lock may be a tooth 20 on a clamp pin 13 and the clamp may have a cam mechanism 16.
Patent GB-2454575-A (GB)
Title: Percutaneous surgical excision apparatus
Inventor: SAND PAUL
IPC: A61B17/3205
Filed: 2008-11-04
Abstract: A device for providing percutaneous access to a surgical site comprises a hollow body <B>110</B> having a distal end <B>96</B> and a proximal end <B>98</B>, wherein the distal end <B>96</B> comprises one or more apertures <B>104;</B> a first pivot member <B>122</B> is disposed within the hollow body <B>110</B> at the distal end <B>96;</B> and a tissue excision member <B>120</B> is mounted in rotatable communication with the pivot member <B>122,</B> wherein at least a portion of the tissue excision member <B>120</B> is exposed through the one or more side apertures <B>104</B>, and wherein the tissue excision member <B>120</B> moves in a longitudinal direction in relation to the hollow body <B>110</B>. The tissue excision member <B>120</B> may be a belt mounted on the distal pivot member <B>122</B> and a proximal pivot member. A motor may be coupled to the proximal pivot member.
Patent GB-2465235-A (GB)
Title: Microwave transmission of MRI receiver coil signals
Inventor: CORK PETER
IPC: G01R33/36
Filed: 2009-03-05
Abstract: The MRI signal induced in each receiver coil (3, figure 1) in a patient blanket is amplified and upconverted by a parametric amplifier for microwave transmission to receivers (12, figure 1) on the magnet bore, thereby avoiding the use of cables. The cables require sterilisation between patients, and RF traps must be inserted in the cables to prevent interaction with the RF field. The parametric amplifier receives the RF MRI signal at port 21 and a microwave pump signal 7 at antenna 28,29, which also transmits the amplified and upconverted MRI signal 32. The varactor diodes 24,25 are coupled in series to the pump signal through microwave matching lines 26,27 and are coupled in parallel to the RF signal through the resonating inductor 23 and the microwave matching lines 30.
Patent GB-2458776-A (GB)
Title: Chemical vapour deposition process
Inventor: AGBOH CHRISTOPHER OCHAYI
IPC: B82B3/00
Filed: 2009-03-25
Abstract: A thermal CVD process for growing carbon structures on a continuous substrate 1 that is moved into and out of a deposition chamber 5 through one or more non-airtight openings 13, 15 located at or near one end or portion thereof, with a reactive gas mixture being fed in a sealed manner from an opposing end 11. The substrate may reverse its direction inside the chamber and at least one reversing device 17 may be located in the chamber. The continuous substrate may be a wire, ribbon, yarn, filament or fabric. Preferably, the substrate comprises a continuous tow of reinforcing fibres for use in a composite. The carbon structures may be carbon nanotubes. In another aspect, the thermal CVD process is preceded by two pre-treatment stages to facilitate carbon structure deposition.
Patent GB-2469655-A (GB)
Title: Electrical enclosure apparatus, kit of parts and method
Inventor: SMITH NICK
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2009-04-22
Abstract: An electrical enclosure assembly or kit of parts has a box a first face containing an opening and a removable cable guide plate positioned in the opening. The cable guide plate has a guide aperture within it arranged to allow cables to pass into the box through the cable guide plate. When cables are to pass into the electrical enclosure through a second face of a second enclosure, such as trunking, the cable guide plate may be used as a template for making a cut-out in the second face. When the faces are joined together with the cable guide plate positioned between them, cables may pass through the faces via the guide aperture without risk of snagging on the edges of the cut-out. This arrangement speeds the jointing of enclosures and reduces dust and debris arising from cutting of guide apertures on site. An assembly or kit having several interchangeable cable guide plates having guide apertures of differing shapes or sizes is also provided to allow an appropriate guide aperture to be selected for a particular set of cables entering the electrical enclosure box. If individual, un-boxed cables are to enter the electrical enclosure through the face, for instance using bolted glands, the cable guide plate may be removed and a cover, through which individual, glanded cables may be passed, attached to the face.
Patent GB-2459965-A (GB)
Title: Solid edible product for a pet
Inventor: WASSERFUHR UTE
IPC: A23L29/00
Filed: 2009-05-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid edible product for a pet having a moisture content of less than or equal to 10% comprising fat, a probiotic micro-organism and optionally a sweetener, a palatant and/or bulking material. The palatant may be in powder form. The probiotic may be of the genera Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Bacillus, Bacteroides, Enterococcus or Saccharomyces. The invention also relates to a pet food product which comprises the solid edible product and another form of pet food possibly in the form of kibble. The product may improve or maintain the health of a pet animal. A method of producing the product is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2460542-A (GB)
Title: A gesture recognition interface system, using two cameras
Inventor: NISHIHARA KEITH H
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2009-06-04
Abstract: A substantially vertical surface, such as in presentations, defines a gesture recognition computer input environment illuminated by at least one light source positioned and monitored by at least two cameras. The cameras generate image sets based on the reflected illuminating light, which can be used to determine a given input gesture based on changes in relative locations of the input object in each of the plurality of image sets. A controller may initiate a device input associated with the given input gesture, such as selecting a pen to draw or erase information in the projected presentation. An IR light source, and IR filters for the cameras may be used. A calibration unit may be used to determine input using parallax geometry in the separate pictures, using mid-points, en-points, length and pitch of a tracked object, such as a wand or a user's hand. The inputs may be mouse commands, zoom, rotate or other gesture controls.
Patent GB-2472097-A (GB)
Title: Separating apparatus with electrostatic filter
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2009-07-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a separating apparatus for separating particles from a fluid flow. Particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a domestic vacuum cleaner having such a separating apparatus for removing dust particles from a dust laden airstream. The separating apparatus comprises at least one cyclone 22, and an electrostatic filter 70, wherein the electrostatic filter 70 is in fluid communication with the at least one cyclone 22 via an air passage 74, at least a portion of the air passage 74 being formed longitudinally through the separating apparatus. First 20 and second 22 cyclone arrangements which may be in the form of a plurality of cyclones in parallel.
Patent GB-1088265-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing 2, 3-epithioandrostane esters
IPC: G04B5/19
Filed: 1965-03-10
Abstract: The invention comprises a compound of the formula <FORM:1088265/C2/1> wherein R represents an alkenoic or an aromatic carboxylic acid radical having up to 12 carbon atoms and a process for preparing a compound of the above formula wherein R represents a carboxylic radical containing up to 12 carbon atoms which comprises reacting the corresponding 2,3-epithio-5a -androstan-17b -ol with a reactive carboxylic acyl derivative consisting of a carboxylic acyl radical having up to 12 carbon atoms in the presence of a condensing agent. Pharmaceutical compositions having anabolic activity and containing the above compounds are administered orally, enterally or locally.