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Patent GB-2428039-A (GB)
Title: Integrated Fuel Processor For Distributed Hydrogen Production
Inventor: REINKE MICHAEL J
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: A fuel processing system is provided wherein heat is transferred from a reformate flow (32) downstream from a water-gas shift (38) to both a) a combustor feed flow (40) that is supplied to a combustor (25); and b) a water flow (26) that is supplied to a reformer feed mix (34) for a steam reformer (28).
Patent GB-2440744-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically controlled blade clearance
Inventor: RAZZELL ANTHONY GORDON
IPC: F01D11/20
Filed: 2006-08-09
Abstract: A gas turbine engine blade clearance arrangement 21, the arrangement 21 comprises a seal 22 connected to an armature 23, an electro-magnetic winding 19 being arranged to move the armature 23 when an electrical current is passed there through, and consequently move the seal 22, the winding 19 and armature 23 being arranged on opposing sides of a casing 25 of the engine. The armature 23 may be biased to a fail-safe position by a mechanical spring 24 or by a permanent magnet (62, figure 6). The winding 19 may be cooled by a cooling air-flow B on the outside of casing 25. The windings 19 and armature 23 may be arranged to provide opposite movements dependent on the level of current passed through the windings 19. The armature 23 may undergo a radially inward movement at a current below a specific value, and a radially outward movement at a value above the specific value.
Patent GB-2430494-A (GB)
Title: Passively Shielding a Magnetic Field
Inventor: WANG JIAN-SHE
IPC: G01R33/421
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: A passive magnetic field shielding system for shielding a fringe magnetic field is described. The passive magnetic field shielding system includes a magnet (104) configured to generate a uniform magnetic field, an imaging system with associated electronics coupled to the magnet, and a passive shield configured to reduce the strength of the fringing magnetic field to approximately five Gauss at a distance from the passive shield. The shield is formed from a series of plates, which may be formed of oriented steel, permendure or low carbon steel. The innermost set of plates (202, 602, 902) are shorter in length. The shielding system may also have a side wall, foot shield and base.
Patent GB-2441820-A (GB)
Title: Stack of containers with adhesive located between adjacent containers
Inventor: COLLINS MARK GORDON
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 2006-09-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a stack 1 (17, 18, 19) of containers, preferably disposable pet food containers, in which a first container 17 with an adhesive layer 13 on its bottom surface 11 is adhered to the container 18 below it. Preferably, each container 17, 18 in the stack above the bottom most container 19 includes this adhesive layer 13. The containers 17, 18 above the bottom most container 19 in the stack are arranged such that when one of said containers is removed from the stack the adhesive 13 provided on the lower surface 11 of the container is exposed and is in a ready state to adhere the container to a support surface upon placing the container on the support surface. The adhesive layer 13 of each container 17,18 above the bottom most container 19 acts to increase the rigidity of the stack 1 and so the rigidity of any enclosure of the stack may be reduced as compared to the rigidity of packaging used to enclose separate containers. This reduces the amount of material needed to make the enclosure and so also reduces the cost of manufacturing an enclosure.
Patent GB-2430266-A (GB)
Title: Ionic assay medium
Inventor: BRUCE NEIL CHARLES
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an assay medium wherein the assay medium includes an ionic liquid and a specific binding member.
Patent GB-2443656-A (GB)
Title: Entertainment device with time limited storage of received audio segment data
Inventor: HORNEFF MARK ANDREW
IPC: G11B20/00
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: A first entertainment device (100) comprises communication means (120) operable to receive audio segment data S2 and audio segment selection data from a second entertainment device (200), audio segment selection means operable to generate audio segment selection data in response to selections made by a user interacting with a user interface (106,108) of the first entertainment device, storage means (135) operable to store the received audio segment data S3, and in which the storage means limits the duration of storage of that audio segment data received from the second entertainment device S5 and selected according to either the received audio segment selection data or the generated audio segment selection data S4. The audio data segments can be segments of music such as a drum beat or vocal track. The entertainment device is operable to provide a rhythm action game with a collaborative jamming facility. Time limited storage of the shared music assets that contribute to a jamming session mitigates the issue of copyright infringement.
Patent GB-2446415-A (GB)
Title: Potentiostat
Inventor: TAM SIMON
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A potentiostat is provided for a biosensor circuit and permits sequential and simultaneous measurements to be performed at different cells across a matrix of biosensing devices. Accordingly, a potentiostat comprises a first differential amplifier for receiving a scanning voltage at a first input terminal and a voltage at the reference electrode at a second input terminal and for generating an output voltage at an output terminal to be applied to the working electrode, wherein, when in use, a feedback loop of the potentiostat circuit is closed between the reference electrode and the working electrode. The potentiostat may be used in a single-channel or multi-channel biosensor circuit.
Patent GB-2432413-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for low-temperature gas separation
Inventor: ALFEROV VADIM IVANOVICH
IPC: B01D3/00
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of and apparatus for natural gas processing, namely, the process of low-temperature separation of gas components (LTS).
Patent GB-2433939-A (GB)
Title: Water-based inks for ink-jet printing
Inventor: TANAKA NOBUSHIGE
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: There are provided a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which not only satisfies a high optical density but also is excellent in gloss and image clarity upon printing on a coated paper; a water dispersion used in the water-based ink; and a process for producing the water dispersion. The present invention relates to a water dispersion for ink-jet printing comprising colorant containing water-insoluble polymer particles which is obtainable by mixing at least two kinds of water-insoluble polymer particles (A) and (B) which are different in average particle size from each other, wherein said polymer particles (A) have an average particle size of 70 to 200 nm and said polymer particles (B) have an average particle size of 15 to 110 nm with the proviso that the average particle size of the polymer particles (A) is larger than that of the polymer particles (B), and a difference between the average particle sizes of the polymer particles (A) and (B) is 10 nm or more; a process for production of the water dispersion; and a water-based ink containing the water dispersion.
Patent GB-2447224-A (GB)
Title: Portable solid loq wall cabin assembled on a steel or timber chassis
Inventor: COPLEY DAVID
IPC: E04H1/02
Filed: 2007-04-18
Abstract: A chassis comprises of a pair of longitudinal frame members, which are disposed parallel to and spaced from each other. A plurality of transverse supports are connected between and at spaced intervals along the length of the longitudinal members. Attachable lifting stubs made of universal I beam steel may be attached at corner and mid sections of the chassis at predetermined points, slings may then be attached to the stubs by lifting eyes. Preferably a lifting beam allows a crane to lift the unit with control using slings so that it can be transported. Timbers may be fixed to the chassis in order to attach a log cabin them upon. The chassis is preferably placed on a concrete block ring foundation with a damp proof course. Services may be passed through the chassis. In use the chassis supports a portable, pre-fabricated, log cabin.
Patent GB-2438054-A (GB)
Title: Preparing pipe ends for subsequent joining
Inventor: MYERS PAUL NICHOLAS
IPC: B29C57/00
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: There is disclosed a device for the preparation of pipe ends, before the ends are joined together. The device comprises cylindrical mandrel 10 adapted to be firmly fixed centrally inboard of an end zone of the bore of pipe 12 so as to project from the end of the pipe, a hydraulic cylinder 46 adapted to be removeably mounted co-axially on the projecting end of the mandrel 10, and a piston 48 in the cylinder and slideable along the mandrel 10 and adapted to carry an interchangeable annular tool 56, 58, whereby the tool can be force fed axially along the mandrel 10 into the pipe 12 to modify the bore thereof. The annular interchangeable tool is a conical forming tool 56 for initially flaring the pipe end (figure 2 - not shown) and is then a calibration tool 58 with part spherical surface 60 (figure 3 - not shown) for expanding, after flaring, a pipe end zone. The device may include a manually rotateable screw-fed carrier having cutting inserts for reducing the outside diameter of the pipe end, after the pipe end has been enlarged by the device (figure 5 - not shown).
Patent GB-2449240-A (GB)
Title: Conducting secure online transactions using CAPTCHA
Inventor: HYPPOENEN ARI
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2007-05-14
Abstract: Invention relates to a method of authenticating a user acceptance in respect of a transaction instruction provided to an online service on behalf of the user. The online service compiles a transaction list as an image and incorporates into this a distorted passcode (the letters "esdg" in the example shown in figure 3B). This image is returned to the user and displayed. The user is requested to inspect the transaction list and enter the displayed passcode if the transaction list appears normal. The entered passcode is returned to the online service and the transaction(s) processed only if the returned passcode matches the displayed, distorted passcode. This type of verification process is known as a reverse Turing test or Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart (CAPTCHA). The invention effectively prevents banking trojans from removing fraudulently introduced transactions from the transaction list in such a way that the change is not readily apparent to the user. Alternatively the image may contain a request for a passcode rather than the passcode itself, and the passcode may be graphical.
Patent GB-2449482-A (GB)
Title: Threshold trim strip
Inventor: BURKHARDT MARKUS
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: A threshold strip for a transition between a pair of adjacent floor surfaces comprises a base <B>9</B> having a floor plate and a projection, a hinge shaft <B>30</B> having an opening which adjustably engages the projection and a cap <B>20</B> having a socket which pivotally receives the hinge shaft. The hinge joint between the hinge shaft and the socket may have teeth and recesses which engage with each other to provide a series of indexed positions. The base projection and the hinge shaft may have teeth and recesses which engage with each other to provide an expansion joint having a series of indexed positions. The floor plate may extend on both of two opposing sides of the projection and may comprise a pair of flanges. The opening in the hinge shaft may extend into the interior of the hinge shaft and may extend through the centre of the hinge shaft. The hinge shaft may comprise a body and a pair of supports <B>31, 32</B> which extend from the body and have a gap between them to define the opening. The hinge shaft supports may be formed with weakening notches to allow the ends of the supports to be broken off. A hinge shaft for such a threshold trim strip and a kit for assembling such a trim strip are also claimed.
Patent GB-2441853-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for sampling formation fluids.
Inventor: GOODWIN ANTHONY R H
IPC: E21B43/112
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: An apparatus and method for the sampling of high viscosity hydrocarbons in a wellbore involving deploying a tool 110 which includes; a perforating mechanism, means for enhancing the mobility of the downhole fluids and a sampling port. The perforating mechanism, such as a drill 124', is deployed through a sidewall of the tool to create a hole 129 through the wellbore wall. The mobility of the formation fluid is enhanced by reducing the viscosity by heating or introducing a solvent (figure 5). Hot fluid may be injected into the formation either from the surface (Figure 8B) or produced from the tool by, for example, an exothermic reaction of two fluids (Figure 2 and 2a). Heating of the formation fluids may be obtained by a heating means such as resistive heating elements 127, acoustic transducer, electrodes, ultrasonic emitters or induction coils etc. (Figs 9-11). Formation fluids are taken into the tool via the sample port and analysed downhole or at surface.
Patent GB-2442594-A (GB)
Title: Gate valve actuator
Inventor: HOLLIDAY DAVID G
IPC: F16K31/122
Filed: 2007-10-03
Abstract: The actuator includes a housing 150, a piston 125, a lower end closure 155, and a piston cylinder end cap 160. The piston 125 moves within the housing 150 and the lower end closure 155 is coupled to the housing and slidably receives the piston through a seal. The piston cylinder end cap 160 is also coupled to the housing 150 and slidably receives the piston 125 through a seal. The housing 150, the piston 125, the lower end closure 155 and the end cap 160 define a main actuator cavity 145 which is substantially isolated from ambient air and from the fluid powering the piston (against a return spring 135) which prevents moisture buildup and hence prevents corrosion of the internal components of the actuator.
Patent GB-2442613-A (GB)
Title: Washing line having formations to prevent slippage of pegs
Inventor: STONE BARRY JOHN NIGEL
IPC: D06F53/02
Filed: 2007-10-15
Abstract: A washing line wherein the clothes line has ridged, beaded, or other formations disposed at intervals which prevent standard household pegs or pegs specific to the washing line from moving along the clothes line. The washing line may be fixed or retractable. A retraction spool may be smooth like a cotton bobbin, or they may have teeth shaped to fit the ridges, beads or similar peg obstructing formations. The clever washing line will retain the Flexibility of ordinary washing lines, but will be moulded/formed/constructed for the locking of pegs.
Patent GB-2462129-A (GB)
Title: Power supply for tractor implement
Inventor: SCHOLZ MARKUS
IPC: A01B71/06
Filed: 2008-07-26
Abstract: An auxiliary power supply system 100 for a tractor comprises an input connected to an electrical power supply 44 and an output connected to a tractor connector 22 for connection with an implement such as a baler. Transistors 80, 82 are arranged to selectively connect the output to the input in response to a signal from an electronic control unit 32. Short circuit protection circuitry 85 may also be provided. The system may be connected to the electronic control unit by a wireless connection.
Patent GB-2463227-A (GB)
Title: Working platform comprising telescopic beams and adjustable support legs
Inventor: WALSH LESLEY ANN
IPC: E04G1/22
Filed: 2008-07-31
Abstract: A working platform system comprises at least two horizontal telescopically extending beams3having a support leg10, wherein the support leg10is both foldable and adjustable in height. The beams3have a putlog extrusion1on both ends of the beams3. Decking is then placed on top of the beams3to complete the platform system. Each end of the beam3maybe supported by being located into the building fabric. The support leg10is hinged from the beam3by means of a pin8welded to the top of the support leg10which can slide vertically in elongated slots11in a beam gusset plate4, this locks the support leg10in the vertical position. The telescopic beam3may be secured by means of a locking tee-bolt. End support posts may be used with the beams, if the building in unable to accept the putlog extrusions1. A coupling section maybe used to join two beams together, the coupling section having a support post.
Patent GB-2462828-A (GB)
Title: The identification of surgical tool attachments using magnetic fields
Inventor: SOUTTER GEORGE CHARLES DE
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2008-08-19
Abstract: A soft magnetic material is located on a surgical instrument for use with a handpiece. The soft magnetic material is configured to divert a magnetic field applied to it by the handpiece. The handpiece comprises a magnetic field source positioned to apply a magnetic field to the surgical instrument and a magnetic field sensor to detect the magnetic field and therefore the presence of the soft magnetic material. The presence of the soft magnetic material indicates a property of the surgical instrument. By detecting the magnetic field, the handpiece can thus determine the property of the surgical instrument.
Patent GB-2450290-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: COAD ROBERT DAVID
IPC: E05C17/36
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: A security device comprising a first part (20) and a second part (30). The first part (20) is adapted to be attached to a wall (14) or first frame (11) surrounding a window or door, the window or door comprising a second frame (12) with a panel (13) located therein. The second part (30) comprises a retaining arm (31) that locates between the second frame and the panel to attach the second part (30) to the window or door. Fastening means (24) are selectively connectable between the first (20) and second (30) parts to control relative movement of the door or window with respect to the first frame.
Patent GB-2451038-A (GB)
Title: Handheld electronic device and method for learning contextual data during disambiguation of text input
Inventor: FUX VADIM
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a reduced QWERTY keyboard and is enabled with disambiguation software that is operable to disambiguate text input. In addition to identifying and outputting representations of language objects that are stored in the memory and that correspond with a text input, the device is able to employ contextual data in certain circumstances to prioritize output and to learn new contextual data.
Patent GB-2465389-A (GB)
Title: Syringe needle cover remover
Inventor: BICKNELL STEVEN
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2008-11-17
Abstract: Apparatus6for facilitating the removal of a boot3from a pre-filled syringe1, the boot3providing a sterile cover for a needle of the syringe, and the syringe1being configured to be loaded into an injection device. The apparatus6comprises a substantially cylindrical housing9defining an opening for receiving a boot attached to a pre-filled syringe, a plurality of fingers11arranged within the housing and being deflectable in a substantially radial direction by the boot3when the boot is inserted into the housing, ends of the fingers11being provided with respective formations16for snapping into a channel formed at the junction of the boot3and a shoulder of the syringe1, and a collar13arranged to slide over the fingers11between a first position in which the fingers are free to deflect and a second position in which such deflection is prevented.
Patent GB-2465830-A (GB)
Title: External combustion engine
Inventor: MCKAY PETER
IPC: F01K7/00
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: An external combustion engine in the form of a closed-cycle reciprocating piston engine capable of operating on a wide range of fuels and heat sources including concentrated solar, the working fluid is heated in a micro-flash boiler (10) said boiler is an integral part of the cylinder head, that is heated by burners (11), the working fluid is forced into said boiler, when the piston reaches top dead centre, the working fluid is rapidly heated forcing the piston back down the cylinder as the piston reaches bottom dead centre, ports in the cylinder wall connecting the cylinder to the condensing chamber are exposed, as the piston passes bottom dead centre an injection system sprays atomised working fluid from a reservoir into the cylinder, creating a substantial partial vacuum, at top dead centre the working fluid is forced into the micro-flash boiler(10) completing the cycle.
Patent GB-2451412-A (GB)
Title: Sodium bicarbonate vacuum bag inserts
Inventor: SEPKE ARNOLD
IPC: B01D39/00
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: An odor neutralizer having a deodorizing sheet and one or more odor neutralizing agents associated with the deodorizing sheet The deodorizing sheet is configured to have at least two generally facing surfaces having a space between them. The space extends along the sheet and forms an air passage through the odor neutralizer. In one variation, the deodorizing sheet may be folded along at least two folds, and the odor neutralizer further comprises a backing sheet to which the deodorizing sheet is attached at the at least two folds. In another variation, the odor neutralizer may have a housing that contains the deodorizing sheet, and the housing may have openings at each end of the air passage. In another variation, the deodorizing sheet may be formed in a generally spiral shape.
Patent GB-2458367-A (GB)
Title: Protective suit and methods of manufacture thereof
Inventor: DAVIS GARY CHARLES
IPC: A62B17/00
Filed: 2009-03-10
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a composite material comprising one or more layers that are able to bind and deactivate chemical and/or biological agents. The first layer (10) comprises a porous polymer substrate and a nucleophilic organic polymer cross-linked on the surface or within the pores of the porous polymer substrate using a carbamate cross-linking agent, wherein the cross-linked nucleophilic polymer comprises functional groups operative to form a covalent bond with a chemical or biological agent. The composite material is used to manufacture items of protective apparel including chemical-biological protective suits.
Patent GB-2472180-A (GB)
Title: Accumulator for independently controllable dampers for a leanable vehicle
Inventor: SHOTTER NICHOLAS RICHARD
IPC: B60G17/015
Filed: 2009-03-19
Abstract: An accumulator for accommodating changes to the operating medium's volume in a suspension system for a leanable vehicle, the suspension system having dampers associated with a pair of laterally spaced wheels wherein the dampers have associated control means operable to cause the dampers to operate either independently or simultaneously. The accumulator's resistance means may be a coil spring, spring washer, compressed gas or compressible closed cell. The operating medium may be separated from the resilience means by a diaphragm, bladder or piston.
Patent GB-2463152-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dosing devices
Inventor: LAW BRIAN ROBERT
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 2009-09-01
Abstract: A dosing device 1 for dispensing liquid from a container 10 in which flow through flow openings 23 to an outlet tube 44 is blocked after controlled delay by an obturator (3, Fig 4) moveable within a control chamber 29 mounted in a container neck 101 behind the outlet tube 44. Movement of the obturator is governed by restricted flow through control openings (28, Fig 4) at the rear of the control chamber. Restoration of the obturator to the back of the control chamber facilitates repeated dosing. An elastomeric element 6 of resiliently deformable material promotes a seal to achieve a cleanly defined dose. The elastomeric element 6 coats the surface of the obturator and / or the outlet tube 64 to cut off the flow. The elastomeric element 6 also provides a one-way flap valve element 63 for blocking the flow openings 23 to enable rapid recovery after a dosing operation.