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Patent GB-2415438-A (GB)
Title: Steaming apparatus for home use
Inventor: DE LONGHI GUISEPPE
IPC: D06F75/12
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: The apparatus, which may be used for ironing and other uses in the home, includes a base unit 10, a water reservoir 30, and a steam generator 40. A first steam outlet 71 and a second steam outlet 73 are separately in fluid communication with the steam generator. The first outlet is coupled by way of a first tubular connection to an electrically heated steam iron. The second outlet is coupled to a second tubular connection that may be attached to a connector device capable of receiving attachments such as nozzles or apertured brushes for steam cleaning or surface treatment of fabric. The second outlet may have a normally closed valve arrangement to prevent the emergence of steam unless the second tubular connection is coupled thereto.
Patent GB-2416741-A (GB)
Title: Pen with illumination and transmitter
Inventor: WRIGHT ALWYN
IPC: B43K29/10
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: A pen having a light for illuminating a writing surface includes a transmitter for transmitting an alarm signal. The transmitter is operable by a switch on the upper end of the pen housing and has a red indicating light. The pen also includes a retractable ball point. The light and retraction of the ballpoint are selectively actuated by means of a switch in the form of a pen clip. The pen also includes a guide for receiving a magnifying glass, and a compass.
Patent GB-2418478-A (GB)
Title: A heat exchanger
Inventor: VIKLUND BENGT AKE
IPC: C22C38/14
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: A heat exchanger (<B>301</B>) comprising a first tube (<B>107</B>) for fluid transmission and a second tube (<B>108</B>) for fluid transmission within a heat transfer system that uses a working fluid which undergoes compression and evaporation. The first tube is placed in thermal contact with the second tube for a portion (<B>109,110</B>) of the respective lengths of the first tube and the second tube so as to allow an exchange of heat between the fluid within said tubes. The first tube (<B>107</B>) is preferably constructed from steel alloy which has alloyed components to reduce the hardness of the steel to facilitate tube bending within a heat transfer system, thereby allowing the first tube to be constructed from the steel within the heat transfer system, in preference to copper. The first tube (<B>107</B>) may form the suction tube of a refrigeration system ie the tube running from the evaporator to the compressor. The second tube (<B>108</B>) may comprise the capillary tube of the refrigeration system. The steel alloy may include carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulphur and titanium. The suction tube (<B>107</B>) may be provided with a zinc coating. The first tube may be constructed of iron alloy.
Patent GB-2419796-A (GB)
Title: Tank for the rearing of fish fry
Inventor: LEWIS RADCLIFFE
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 2004-11-09
Abstract: A tank, for the rearing of fish fry, comprises a receptacle formed from rectangular sides which is suspended in the water of an aquarium. Some of those sides may be fitted with apertures which are covered with a fine mesh, which allows water from the tank to circulate freely with that of the aquarium, whilst preventing fry or young fish in the tank from being attacked by fish in the aquarium. The tank is suspended from the rim of the aquarium with the upper edge above the level of the waterline, being fitted by a securing clamp and two resting pins.
Patent GB-2420893-A (GB)
Title: Blood transfusion checking system
Inventor: WALLIS JONATHAN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: A system for matching blood information with transfusion information prior to a blood transfusion. The system includes a portable hand-held device including code recognition apparatus printing apparatus and programmed computer apparatus for comparing unique codes contained within first and second identifier element.
Patent GB-2422871-A (GB)
Title: Secure parcel postage box
Inventor: MCPARTLAND FRANK
IPC: A47G29/20
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: A post/storage box 1 comprises an access opening for the depositing of post or parcels, where the deposited material is not retrievable through the same opening as a result of the design mechanism of the opening. Material is preferably inserted through a lid 2. It may have a sealing device which opens and closes with the lifting of the lid, preferably in the form of a pair of moving tray-like flaps 3 linked to the lid. At least one of the tray flaps preferably incorporates an integral shield 5 to prevent a hand being inserted into a the box through a partially open lid. Once deposited the material is retrievable only through a lockable access opening 6 rather than through the lid. The box may be made either wholly or in part from metal, wood, plastics, MDF or laminate.
Patent GB-2410908-A (GB)
Title: Grinding machine for all kinds of material, e.g. waste or wood
Inventor: KOCK BERNHARD
IPC: B02C18/18
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a grinding machine for all kinds of material, said machine comprising: a receiving element for the material (5); at least one shaft (2) positioned in the housing (1) and provided with grinding tools (3); rigid cutting tools (4) which are arranged in the housing (1) and against which the grinding tools (3) operate, grinding the material (5) with specifically low forces. To this end, the grinding tools (3) comprise cutting regions (3.1, 3.2) within which an inner cutting region (3.1) can take a large amount of material (5) to be ground and grind the same, thus comprising a small lever arm, and an outer cutting region (3.2) can take a smaller amount of material (5) to be ground and grind the same, thus comprising a large lever arm. According to the invention, the rigid cutting tools (4) are provided with teeth (4.2) having profiles (4.3) which co-operate with one of the cutting regions (3.1, 3.2), a first transversal edge (3.4) of the grinding tools (3) being oriented towards a second transversal edge (4.4) of a tooth (4.2) of the rigid cutting tools (4) in such a way that it cuts past the same.
Patent GB-2426946-A (GB)
Title: Finger ring with retractable and removable blade
Inventor: FERNANDEZ SEBASTIAN
IPC: B26B27/00
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: A cutting blade 1 holding device 13, which is attached to the index finger including a sliding holder 10 for retraction of the blade.
Patent GB-2411696-A (GB)
Title: Modular surface mount fluid system
Inventor: PERUSEK ROBERT V
IPC: F16K27/00
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: The present invention provides for a bridge fitting for use in a fluid manifold system for being in fluid communication with two or more surface mounted fluid components having an inlet port and an adjacent outlet port. The invention also provides for a housing with a first port connected to a second port, with an internal fluid passageway joining the first and second ports and at least one projection extending from the housing. The bridge fittings may be mounted in a channel block having a groove and an aligned hole for receiving the projection. Another embodiment of the invention provides for a modular surface mount check valve with a valve body having a mounting flange connected thereto, the flange being substantially planar and having an inlet passage located about the center of the flange and an outlet passage located adjacent the inlet passage. The body further comprises a valve chamber in fluid communication with the inlet passage and the outlet passage, the chamber further comprising a valve seat formed at the juncture of the inlet passage and the chamber, and a poppet positioned in the chamber, and a spring mounted in the valve chamber for biasing the poppet towards the valve seat. The invention also provides an air actuated surface mount flow control valve comprising a valve body having a mounting flange connected thereto and the flange being substantially planar and having an inlet passage located about the center of the flange and an outlet passage located adjacent the inlet passage, the body further comprising a cavity in fluid communication with the inlet passage and the outlet passage, a stem positioned in the cavity, and a spring mounted in the cavity for biasing a first end of the stem in sealing engagement with the inlet passage and the outlet passage, the stem further comprising an internal fluid passageway in fluid communication with an actuator fluid compartment located under a lower surface of the stem, and the external source of pressure.
Patent GB-2427546-A (GB)
Title: Free standing information kiosk with computer for able, disabled access
Inventor: BAXTER JONATHAN
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: A free standing kiosk may be provided with a touch screen and a keyboard linked to a computer inside the shell of the kiosk. The kiosk may be at a height to allow use thereof by a person standing, seated or in a wheelchair. The keyboard may project out from the shell (Fig 2, Point 2). Handles may be provided on the shell (Fig 1 point 4). The viewing screen may be angled (Fig 2 point 1). The shell may be provided with a foot plate with holes therein to allow fixing to the floor (Fig 2 point 3). The shell may also be provided with access panels (Fig 3 point 4), ventilation holes to aid cooling (Fig 3 point 3), and access ports to the computer and hardware (Fig 1 point 2 and Fig 3 point 1 respectively). The shell may have areas thereon for signs and posters (Fig 1 point 1).
Patent GB-2411897-A (GB)
Title: Process of making silicon - silicon carbide ceramic using biopreform, silicon -silicon carbide ceramic obtained thereby
Inventor: CHAKRABARTI OMPRAKASH
IPC: C04B35/573
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of making silicon-silicon carbide ceramic using biopreform derived from monocotyledonous caudex plant stem. The present invention also provides a silicon - silicon carbide ceramic made using a biopreform derived from monocotyledonous caudex plant stem.
Patent GB-2412833-A (GB)
Title: Personalising a user interface based on frequency of selection of commands
Inventor: RUDD MICHAEL L
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to such systems and methods for personalizing an electrical device interface. In one arrangement, personalization involves presenting a variety of different default interface options to the user, the interfaces being configured to control operation of an electrical device, receiving selection of a default interface made by a user (306), and presenting the selected interface to the user. The interface is modified based on the frequency of selection of commands to enable easier access to frequently used commands. The interface may be modified to add commands learnt about in a tutorial presented to the user or may be configured to be identified to the interface on another electrical device.
Patent GB-2413071-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable frame garment hanger with attachments
Inventor: LEWIS NICK
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: An adjustable frame garment hanger 10 comprising a central portion 12 having means 11 by which the garment hanger may be suspended, opposed arms 14a, 14b sloping down from the central portion, the length of the arms being adjustable by telescopic inserts 16a, 16b, and a respective pair of detachable legs 20a, 20b depending from the arms, the legs each having garment-engaging means in the form of clips 24a, 24b at their remote ends and having engagement means 25 by which the legs may be secured together to overlap one another at at least one point along their length. The legs and clips may be configured to create the function of a frame hanger, trouser hanger or skirt hanger. An integral sizing device is also provided.
Patent GB-2429676-A (GB)
Title: Transportation device
Inventor: BEST GRAHAM VICTOR
IPC: G11B23/00
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A hand-held transportation device 100 comprising sealing means 124, 125, a body comprising at least one fluid-containing pressure chamber 112 and activation means 122. The or each pressure chamber and the sealing means are linked such that when the sealing means is placed against a fluid impermeable surface the fluid pressure in the pressure chamber is reducible by activation of the activation means and a lifting force, tending to hold the fluid impermeable surface against the sealing means is generated at the sealing means. The device further comprising a pressure reducing means 118 to ensure that the lifting force is maintained after activation of the activation means. The device can be used to hold and transport a CD or DVD.
Patent GB-2413348-A (GB)
Title: Borehole communication using reflected acoustic signal
Inventor: DUBINSKY VLADIMIR
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: An apparatus and method for communicating between a surface location and a downhole location. An acoustic signal is generated at the surface, reflected by a downhole controllable reflector 208 and received at the surface by a receiver 214. The signal can be transmitted via the wellbore fluid, the drill pipe or through the Earth. Techniques such as vibrator trucks, explosives or airguns can be used to pass a signal into the Earth. The signal reflector reflects an echo, the characteristics of which are controllable by a downhole control unit 210. The reflected signal 212 can be binary (bi-level) or multi-level with distinct amplitude levels. A separate intersecting borehole (506, figure 5) can be used to communicate with the signal receiver to reduce noise.
Patent GB-2414946-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing split nut
Inventor: ITO KATSUO
IPC: F16B37/10
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a split nut capable of reducing production cost, comprising a first semi arc-shaped member (1) having thin-walled hinge parts (2, 12) and thick-walled center parts (5, 15) at one end and thin-walled engagement parts (3, 13) at the other end and a second semi arc-shaped member (11) of the same shape and size as those of the first semi arc-shaped member (1), whereby the first and second semi arc-shaped members (1, 11) can be provided by using one metal mold.
Patent GB-2418736-A (GB)
Title: Care device employing wireless communication of data
Inventor: GERDER HENNING
IPC: A61G11/00
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: The intention is to specify a care device which makes high flexibility possible in giving treatment while placing the patient under the smallest possible stress. The care device has a sensor module (11) for mounting directly on a patient (3) which transmits measured values to a first receiving means (13) on the care device (1). The care device has a removable mobile component (9) having a second receiving means (24), in which case measured values relating to the patient (3) can make their way to the care device (1) alternatively via the second receiving means (24) of the mobile component (9) or via a secondary radio link (15) between the mobile component (9) and the care device (1). The care device may be an incubator (for example).
Patent GB-2418753-A (GB)
Title: Emulating shared memory in a distributed-memory computing system using memory windows
Inventor: GORODETSKY IGOR
IPC: H04L45/74
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A high-performance computer system has a plurality of compute nodes 22A, 22B interconnected by an inter-node communication network 24. The compute nodes include local packetized interconnects 32A, 32B and memories 30A, 30B. Shared memory between compute nodes is emulated by tunnelling packetized interconnect packets between the compute nodes, e.g. by encapsulating local packetized interconnect packets in inter-node communication network packets. A memory region on one of the compute nodes (54, Fig. 3) is used as a window into a memory region in another compute node (52, Fig. 3). Special registers may be provided to expedite remote operations on small amounts of data. Each of the compute nodes may comprise an address translation facility configured to receive a local packetized interconnect packet having an original address and to change the original address of the local packetized interconnect packet to a translated address based on both the original address and an offset value.
Patent GB-2425849-A (GB)
Title: A method for teaching and setting a barrier time to close value
Inventor: GIOIA WILLIAM
IPC: E05F15/20
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: To set the time to close value of a barrier system a user selects a learn mode. The barrier is moved to an open position and a counter is started. The counter counts the time the barrier is open whilst in the learn mode. On ending the learn mode the time counted is stored 212 to be used as a pre-set value in subsequent operation.
Patent GB-2418406-A (GB)
Title: Fluidising matt, container and container liner with such a mat
Inventor: BROWN DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: B65D88/72
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: A fluidising mat has an upper, micro-perforated sheet (2) and a lower gas impermeable sheet (3). The upper and lower sheets are maintained in spaced apart superimposed relationship by a plurality of spaced-apart load bearing means (5), e.g. encapsulated air bubbles, which define a plurality of passageways that extend in different directions over substantially the full area of the fluidising mat and intersect with each other to form a single continuous chamber between the upper and lower sheets.
Patent GB-2423742-A (GB)
Title: Flexible insulating material
Inventor: TAYLOR DAVID STIRLING
IPC: B32B3/18
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: A flexible material which includes small separate and spaced blocks of foam adhesively affixed to a stretchable or elastic fabric and a method of manufacturing such a material is provided. The blocks of foam include a surface which interfaces with the fabric and which surface has an area not greater than 1 square inch. The block of foam are adhesively affixed to the fabric with a thermoplastic adhesive having a melting point of at least about 250{F.
Patent GB-2423494-A (GB)
Title: Razor head including acyl isethionate surfactant dispenser
Inventor: SLAVTCHEFF CRAIG STEPHEN
IPC: B26B21/22
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: The razor head includes at least one blade 58. A cleanser including a C8-018 acyl isethionate (hydroxyethyl suiphonate) is fed, possibly through apertures (124, figure 3), on to a first skin contacting area 54. Preferably an after shave is fed on to a second skin contacting area 70. Either composition may also contain anti-acne, anti-wrinkle, anti-skin atrophy, skin barrier repair, cosmetic soothing, tanning, lightening, antimicrobial, antiperspirant, anti-glycation, sebum control, anaesthetic or sunscreen agents. The razor head can almost simultaneously moisturise, clean and shave.
Patent GB-2425711-A (GB)
Title: Spectacle support system
Inventor: KAM KIN FAI
IPC: G02C3/02
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: A support system for a pair of spectacles, comprises an item of headwear, such as a cap, hat, visor or helmet, including a portion such as a brim or peak which, when in use, projects beyond the circumference of the head of a wearer above the eyes; and one or more support rods or strings connected to the projecting portion and having means such as a hook or magnet at the or each free end for detachable connection to the temple arms of a pair of spectacles. The rods or strings can be adjustable in length and position for the comfort of the wearer.
Patent GB-2430664-A (GB)
Title: Sheet orientation indicia
Inventor: WINTER ALAN D
IPC: B65H9/18
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: A document handler 10 includes a document receptacle 12 with user guidance graphics or indicia 50 including at least one guidance graphic element 51, 52, 53 having visually distinguishable up and down directions indicating the correct orientation of sheets to be loaded in the receptacle. The graphics may have no even rotational symmetry and may be formed on the receptacle in relief or in ink or on a label. The graphics may be an image or letters. The handler may form part of a device also including a touch-sensitive user interface for selecting one of a plurality of supported document sheet loadings.
Patent GB-2430335-A (GB)
Title: Pre-filtering of digital messages
Inventor: OOSTENDORP JEROEN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A digital message pre-filtering system that is able to identify a digital message that is not capable of carrying an unwanted or undesirable component prior to full scanning of the message, for example, by filtering software wherein if the message is determined not to be capable of carrying an unwanted or undesirable component then it is not passed onwards to be fully scanned and if the message is capable of carrying undesirable or unwanted component then it is forwarded to be fully scanned. The method can be seen in sending a message from a sender 10 to a recipient 20 wherein the message is pre-filtered 12 using a virus pre-filter, spain pre-filter 13 and content pre-filter 14 and is only passed to be fully scanned 15 (virus filter), 16 (spam filter), 17 (content filter) if the message may contain undesirable content. Otherwise the message is output to the recipient 20 without being fully scanned. The pre-filtering may be used in a message filtering system which comprises a database module containing one or more configuration options relating to one or more end-users and a scanning engine module connected to the database module. The system may also include a message archiving system and a message prioritization system also connected to the database module. The behavior of the scanning engine module, the message archiving system and the message prioritization system are modified on a message-by-message basis according to the configuration options for the end-users. The digital message may be IM (instant messaging) for text and image messaging computer to computer, SMS (short message service) for text messaging via mobile devices, VOIP (Voice over IP) for communication via telephony, MMS (Multimedia messaging) for transmission of images, 3GP for transmission of video, and fax. In further aspects, the message filtering system may additionally include a set-up process so that a third party database may be synchronized as appropriate with the database module.
Patent GB-2444935-A (GB)
Title: Accommodating radial excursions of a turbofan gas turbine engine shaft
Inventor: WEBSTER JOHN RICHARD
IPC: F01D21/04
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: In a turbofan gas turbine engine the fan shaft 36 is rotatably mounted and radially supported by a bearing 38 in a bearing support structure 40, which is supported from fixed structure 42 of the engine by at least one "super elastic" member 60, which exerts a restoring force on the bearing support structure upon radial excursion of the shaft 36 (eg.following loss of a fan blade). The bearing support structure 40 may be attached to the fixed structure 42 by frangible bolts (48) and a the at least one member 60 may comprise a plurality of generally radially extending spokes having dove-tail shaped ends engaging corresponding recesses in a common radially inner member and in the fixed structure. In other arrangements, the at least one member may comprise a disc, a cone or an axially extending member such as a drum or beam. The at least one member may comprise a shape memory metal such as an Ni-Ti alloy or Ti-Nb alloy.
Patent GB-2445926-A (GB)
Title: Powder injection apparatus with shroud arrangement
Inventor: QUIGLEY MICHAEL BERNARD COUPLAND
IPC: B05B5/025
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: Powder injection apparatus (Fig 1) includes the control of the injection (14, Fig 1) of the powder particles (15) into a plasma, flame, gas jet or shock front (13). Included is a shroud arrangement 21 with at least one slit or hole 34 cut into it and positioned such air or other externally applied gas is sucked in through the slit or holes 34 so as to cause any particles that have passed through the spray jet to be forced back into the spray jet for further heating. Tubes (44, Fig 4) can be fitted around the shroud 21 so as to control the amount and direction of the ingress of gas into the shroud 21. A powder inlet tube 33 is also included. Shroud 21 and tube arrangement (44) may have circular or non-circular sections and may be made from metals or non-metals such as heat resistant ceramics.