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Patent GB-2455080-A (GB)
Title: Crockery with removable text-bearing portion
Inventor: NORTON JOHN
IPC: A47G19/02
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: A plate 10 or bowl has a central area 12 and a surrounding rim 16. A portion 20 of the rim is delineated from the remainder of the rim by a line 22 of weakness that extends as a straight or smoothly curved line between two points on the periphery of the rim. The portion 20 may be printed with promotional material 26, such as a telephone number or internet address. The rim is frangible along the line of weakness so that portion 20 can be removed from the remainder of the rim. The line 22 may be straight if it extends across a corner of a polygonal plate or bowl. The line 22 may comprise perforations or thinning of the material. It may be a disposable plate or bowl of paper or brittle plastics material.
Patent GB-2451531-A (GB)
Title: Protective glove
Inventor: BRADLEY ROGER ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: A63B71/14
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: A glove has an inner glove 3 for receiving a user's hand and a reverse surface 35. Protective padding 15 extends over at least a portion of the reverse surface. The protective padding is attached to the inner glove at discrete locations such that as the finger portions extend from a flexed position the protective padding moves away from the reverse surfaces of the finger portions of the inner glove to create or enlarge air passages between the protective padding and the reverse surfaces.
Patent GB-2457076-A (GB)
Title: Lifting aid for transportable units, transportable units and method of lifting units
Inventor: RATCLIFFE GORDON PAUL
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: A lifting aid (2,3) for lifting and lowering units (1) such as containers, portable buildings etc. has upwardly extending guides (2) secured to the unit (1). Lifter devices (3) travel in the guides (2). The lifter devices (3) has eyes (7) in which a cable or chain (4) from a hoisting device can be fitted. Stops (9) are positioned to stop the upward movement of the lifter devices (3) and let the hoisting device take the weight of the unit. The guides are either permanently or non-permanently secured to the unit. The lifter devices (3) can travel by use of wheels (6). The unit can be lifted from a lifting point at the top of the unit, but attachment to the hoisting device can be made at a point well below the top of the unit. The need to mount the unit or climb ladders is therefore avoided.
Patent GB-2444221-A (GB)
Title: Emergency spill kit
Inventor: BOWSER JULIE A
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A packaging container (1) for the contents of a spill kit is erected from a cardboard blank (2) to form a box with a lid (3). The lid (3) is secured in a closed position by tamper evident formations such as perforations. The perforations are broken to release the lid (3) and open the container (1) so that the contents of the spill kit can be removed for clearing up a spillage. The used parts of the spill kit are returned to the box together with the collected spillage and the lid (3) re-secured to close the container (1) for disposal with the contents. The lid (3) is re-secured in a different position to provide a visual indication that the container (1) has been opened and the spill kit used.
Patent GB-2448419-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for attaching web members to a frame to form a truss
Inventor: OHLIN PER
IPC: E04C3/292
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for attaching web members (7 figure 1) to a frame to form a truss (1 figure 1). The apparatus comprises a feed system 3000 for transporting the frame to a work station, a magazine (807 figure 6) for storing a plurality of web members (7 figure 1), a means 45 for picking a web member (7 figure 1) from the magazine, a means for transferring the picked web member (7 figure 1) to a press head (793 figure 6) at a pressing station 33, a means for selectively holding the web member (7 figure 1) at a predetermined position on the press head (793 figure 6) and a means for activating the press head (793 figure 6) to press the web member (7 figure 1) into the frame. A corresponding method is also provided.
Patent GB-2454285-A (GB)
Title: Conductor assembly for a dynamo electric machine
Inventor: CHARNLEY JOHN CLIFFORD
IPC: A61M60/135
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: A stator winding 17 is incorporated into a stator core 9 by means of a tubular flexible substrate 15. The rotor 3 comprises an elongate tubular member enclosing a substantially cylindrical space, the elongate tubular member having a first open end defining an inlet 5, and a second open end defining an outlet 7. The elongate tubular member comprises conveying means 27, 382 adapted so that upon rotation of said rotor, either fluid or a threaded body is caused to move in a direction from said inlet toward said outlet, through the substantially cylindrical space. Bearing arrangements between the stator and rotor are disclosed as are equivalent generator embodiments. Figs 9,10 disclose arrays of permanent magnets on the rotor and a plurality of aligned coils on the stator, which coils may be skewed. Alternative embodiments have a stator within the rotor with external rotor blades to convey fluid around the rotor (fig 10), having a rotor carrying a flange for connection to a load (fig 6) or having a passage for conveyed medium though the stator, the rotor having impellers at each end which project inwardly past the stator ends (figs 5,6).
Patent GB-2449005-A (GB)
Title: Removing reflected upwardly propagating noise
Inventor: CLARK BRIAN
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: A method for removing reflected upwardly propagating noise from a pressure signal comprises obtaining a downwardly propagating noise signal and a first corrected pressure signal from at least a first pressure sensor 1201, the first corrected pressure signal having been corrected to remove the downwardly propagating noise, and computing a cross correlation function 1202 between the first corrected pressure signal and the downwardly propagating noise signal for at least the first pressure sensor. The standard deviation 1203 of the downwardly propagating noise signal, a reflection coefficient 1204 for the downwardly propagating noise signal, and the reflected upwardly propagating noise signal are then computed, and the upwardly propagating noise signal is subtracted from the first corrected pressure signal 1208.
Patent GB-2462441-A (GB)
Title: Self sealing gift wrap
Inventor: CROOKALL ELLEN JOANNE
IPC: B65D65/14
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: A wrapping paper is coated on both sides by an adhesive which will adhere only to another surface coated with that adhesive, allowing an item to be wrapped with the paper sticking only to itself.
Patent GB-2465229-A (GB)
Title: Car anti theft device
Inventor: SIMS ROBERT FRANK
IPC: B60R25/022
Filed: 2008-11-17
Abstract: The upright part of a car seat, when at a 45 degree angle, is locked into position by a ratchet 6, a pin mechanism 7-8 and a motor with cog attachments 9 into either bottom corner of the seat, where the upright and vertical parts of the seat meet. The ratchet 6 is secured to upright and lower support bars within the seat which are attached to floor mountings. The mechanism 7-10 is also attached to the horizontal metal support bars within the seat. The ratchet 6 and pin mechanism 7-8 is locked and unlocked in and out of position by the motor and cog attachment 9 turning against metal teeth 10 which are part of the pin. The motor and cog 9 is activated by a remote sensor. This remote sensor can also raise up and lower down the back part of the seat using another motor that can be attached to the ratchet and secured to the support bars. The mechanism can be boxed in and attached to support bars for added security.
Patent GB-2452437-A (GB)
Title: Evaluating genetic disorders
Inventor: CHINITZ JAMES
IPC: G16B20/10
Filed: 2007-05-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to genetic analysis and evaluation utilizing copy-number variants or polymorphisms. The methods utilize array comparative genomic hybridization and PCR assays to identify the significance of copy number variations in a human or non-human animal subject or subject group.
Patent GB-2454102-A (GB)
Title: User management device in a content provision system using copies of content distributed on storage media
Inventor: KURIHARA SHINICHI
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a content provision system where, for non-registered users or situations where a network communication link is unavailable to registered users, a provider sends encrypted content to a requesting user in the form of a copy of the content on a storage medium (e.g. a disc). The content (and any relevant usage conditions) is encrypted with a key, which itself is encrypted using a key derived from information specific to the storage medium used for the copy (which is stored on the medium) and information specific to the requesting terminal device, which is also present in the requesting terminal. On receipt of the copy, the requesting user contacts a user management deivice of the provider (15, fig. 1A, not shown), supplies authentication information for the user, and also provides at least the medium-specific information obtained from the storage medium. Under control of the user management device, if the information supplied matches with that stored at the provider, the appropriate encrypted content key is sent to the user. A key is then created at the terminal from the medium-and device-specific information and used to decrypt the content key, allowing access to the encrypted content.
Patent GB-2466998-A (GB)
Title: A gas bearing spindle and a gas bearing assembly for a gas bearing spindle
Inventor: HOCKLEY STEVE
IPC: F16C32/06
Filed: 2009-01-19
Abstract: A gas bearing assembly 1 for a gas bearing spindle comprises a housing portion 11 and an inner radial bearing portion 10 disposed within and resiliently mounted relative to the housing portion 11. The inner radial bearing portion 10 comprises an inner shell bearing portion 12 having a bearing face, and an intermediate sleeve portion 14 which is disposed between the inner shell bearing portion 12 and the housing portion 11, wherein a liquid coolant channel 7 is provided between the inner bearing shell portion 12 and the intermediate sleeve portion 14.
Patent GB-2462894-A (GB)
Title: Miniature electrical connector arrangement
Inventor: MADELEY JOHN NIGEL
IPC: H01R13/11
Filed: 2009-05-15
Abstract: A socket connector 10 for use in a miniature electrical connector arrangement comprises an outer connector body 11 for enclosing one or more cavities 11a. Each cavity is provided with one or more electrical contacts 13 that can be connected to a length of one or more conductive elements 14. One or more flexible conductive structures 15 are placed within the cavities proximate to the contacts and may be capable of being compressed longitudinally. The flexible conductive structures are arranged to connect to one or more pins 4 of a plug connector 1 of the miniature connector arrangement, and may be a mass of highly-conductive wire or may be a conductive elastic structure. The plug and socket may have means for locking together.
Patent GB-2461780-A (GB)
Title: Method for detecting failures of random access procedures
Inventor: YI SEUNG-JUNE
IPC: H04W74/08
Filed: 2009-06-16
Abstract: A method of performing a random access channel (RACH) procedure between a mobile terminal and a network includes the steps of detecting whether a random access response (RAR) is received from the network within a certain time period, the RAR including information about a random access channel (RACH) preamble transmitted to the network; and if the RAR is not received within the certain time period or if the information about the transmitted RACH preamble included in the RAR does not match the transmitted RACH preamble, performing a first procedure to detect failures in the RACH procedure; and if the RAR is received within the certain time period and if the information about the transmitted RACH preamble included in the RAR matches the transmitted RACH preamble, performing a second procedure to detect failures in the RACH procedure. The first procedure comprises incrementing a preamble transmission counter by 1, indicating to an upper layer if the counter is larger than a maximum value and applying a back-off time delay to subsequent RACH preamble transmission. The second procedure comprises processing a received uplink grant value and if contention resolution is unsuccessful performing steps as in the first procedure.
Patent GB-2461975-A (GB)
Title: A method of and apparatus for operating machines using a personal interface
Inventor: SEARLE ANDREW ROBIN
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: A method of performing a transaction with a machine 3 that does not have a user interface comprises: establishing a session via a user device 2 having a user interface with a computer 1 arranged to control operation of the machine 3, and providing details of a transaction that a user wishes to undertake, wherein if the transaction is approved the computer 1 sends an authorisation to the machine 3 to perform the transaction. The authorisation 6, 7 may be provided via the user device 2 or directly (8, Fig 2) from the computer 1 to the machine 3. The user device 2 is preferably a mobile telephone, PDA, or the like and communication with the computer 1 may be via a telecommunication network. The machine 3 is preferably an automatic teller machine (ATM), a vending machine, a ticket dispenser or a POS machine and may communicate with the user device 2 using near field communication methods, possibly radio-frequency. Shared secret (one-time codes) or challenge/response techniques may be used to provide additional security to the communications. Also disclosed is an ATM without a display and/or keypad.
Patent GB-2464808-A (GB)
Title: Estimation of fluid productivity from NMR measurements at a plurality of lateral depths from the wall of a borehole in a formation
Inventor: MINH CHANH CAO
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2009-10-20
Abstract: A method for estimating fluid productivity of a subsurface rock formation from within a wellbore drilled therethrough includes measuring a nuclear magnetic resonance property of the formation at a plurality of lateral depths therein. The measurements at different depths may be obtained by using a plurality of different RF magnetic field frequencies to induce NMR phenomena in different sensitive volumes. The measured NMR property may be transverse relaxation time. The measured nuclear magnetic resonance property is used to estimate porosity, permeability and irreducible water saturation. Bulk volumes of water, oil and gas saturations are then determined from the NMR measurements. The viscosity of oil and oil gas ratio is also determined, as are the relative permeabilities of oil gas and water. Fractional water flow volume is estimated from the relative permeabilities. Skin factor is estimated from the NMR measurements. Finally the fluid productivity is estimated using the skin factor, the viscosity, a formation volume factor and the relative permeabilities.
Patent GB-2476666-A (GB)
Title: Playing card viewing device
Inventor: MOLONEY DENIS FINBARR
IPC: A63F1/06
Filed: 2009-12-31
Abstract: A device allowing playing cards to be viewed when placed face-down comprises a ramp up which the cards are slid, an optical viewing arrangement including a glass window on the ramp and an internal arrangement of mirrors or similar optical devices, a light for illuminating the interior of the device, and a viewing slot or widow at the rear through which the reflected image of the playing cards is observed by a player. In a preferred embodiment the internal arrangement of mirrors comprises a pair of mirrors. A cover is preferably provided for the viewing slot, moveable between an open position in which the cards can be observed and a closed position in which the cards cannot be observed. The light is preferably operated by a switch, and in a preferred embodiment the switch serves to simultaneously operate the light and move the cover to the open position. The device may be powered using a battery, and a separate switch may be provided to isolate the battery. Use of the device may assist in preventing damage to the playing cards through repeated handling. The device is particularly intended for use whilst playing poker, e.g. Texas Hold 'em.
Patent GB-844841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to treatment of ores
Inventor: EMELEUS HARRY JULIUS
IPC: C22B11/02
Filed: 1952-04-21
Abstract: Ores containing values of metals which form volatile fluorides, particularly uranium, molybdenum and tungsten ores, are reacted with bromine trifluoride or chlorine trifluoride in the presence of a compound of arsenic antimony or bismuth.  The latter compound, normally the oxide or fluoride, may be employed in amounts up to 50%. The ore may be enriched by pre-treatment with hydrofluoric acid to remove silica.  According to an example, a low-silica uranium ore is mixed with arsenic trioxide and, after drying, is introduced into a nickel reactor.  Bromine trifluoride is admitted and the uranium hexafluoride formed is condensed in traps cooled with liquid air, oxygen or nitrogen.  On termination the uranium hexafluoride may be vaporized, leaving excess bromine trifluoride in the condenser, and absorbed in aqueous alkaline solution.
Patent GB-103436-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Motor Controllers.
IPC: H01H19/56
Filed: 1916-07-18
Abstract: 103,436. Igranic Electric Co., (Cutler- Hammer Manufacturing Co.). July 18, 1916. Controllers, drum. - A drum controller for a motor with a number of polyphase windings has stationary contacts connected to the windings and two similar sets of segments on the drum. The motor M has four star-connected windings, one phase of each being connected to the lead L<2>, while the other phases are connected to the fixed contacts 5 .. 9, 5<a> .. 9<a>. The set of contact segments 5<b>, 5<c>, 6<b>, 6<c>, 7b are connected together, and the remaining segments are likewise connected. The drum is made in four parts assembled on an insulating-sleeve 26 upon a rectangular part of the controller shaft. The parts 20, 21 are secured together and carry the contacts 5<c>, 6<c>, 5<b>, 6<b>, 7<b>. The parts 22, 23 are secured together and carry the contacts 7<c>, 8<c>, 9<c>, 8<b>, 9<b>, When the controller is moved to its first position, the contacts 5b, 7b, 9b, 7<c> engage the contacts 5a, 7<a>, 9<a>, 7 and thus complete the circuit of the winding 1. In successive positions, the circuits are completed for the windings 2, 3, 4. When the controller is moved in the reverse direction from its neutral position, the circuits are completed in the same order, but two phases of each winding are interchanged. The controller may be rendered suitable for a two-phase motor with four sets of windings by the addition of an electrically independent drum section with two contact segments and the provision of extra contact brushes.
Patent GB-106362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means or Apparatus for Washing Clothes.
IPC: D06F15/00
Filed: 1916-07-19
Abstract: 106,362. Leeds Industrial Cooperative Soc., and Harrison, G. July 19, 1916. Washing-plungers.-A conical metal body a is divided into two chambers r, v by an horizontal partition b, to which extends a socket i. formed of a seamless tube, for the handle j. A set of long external hoods o, Fig. 5, is arranged over apertures n in the surface of the upper chamber, and shorter and wider hoods t, Fig. 4, are arranged over a lower set of apertures s. Within the lower chamber short narrow hoods u, Fig. 4, and w, Fig. 5, are fitted, the hoods w communicating through holes c with the upper chamber. Apertures q are provided in the long external hoods, below the apertures n, and lift valves e, Fig. 6, are fitted to seats d in the partition b, the valve stems f being guided in bridge-pieces g. A perforated soap box l with a removable screwed cover m depends from the centre of the partition. According to the Provisional Specification, two horizontal partitions are fitted and form a chamber within the plunger.
Patent GB-479813-A (GB)
Title: Process of separating nitrile-hydrocarbon mixtures
IPC: C07C255/01
Filed: 1937-04-10
Abstract: Nitriles are separated from mixtures with hydrocarbons such as are obtained by cracking nitriles of high molecular weight such as stearonitrile, as described in Specifications 467,043 and 467,044 by treating the mixture with aqueous alcohols, aqueous phenols, amines, or water-soluble carboxylic acids so as to form two phases, and treating the extract phase, containing the nitrile and solvent, so as to diminish the solubility of the nitrile which then forms a separate layer.  The alcohols mentioned include methyl, amyl, cyclohexyl, and allyl alcohols, and the initial extraction may be effected in several stages.  The extract when using an alcohol as solvent is treated with water or in the case of a phenol with dilute soda solution.  The acids mentioned include acetic, acrylic, valeric, and caproic acids; the extract is treated with water to separate the nitriles.  The amines mentioned include aniline, ethylamine, diethylamine, allylamine, diallylamine, benzylamine, pyridine, and cyclohexylamine; the extract is treated with a dilute acid such as hydrochloric acid to separate the amine.
Patent GB-1193023-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic Catheter Blood Flow Probe
IPC: G01F1/58
Filed: 1968-03-04
Abstract: 1,193,023. Measuring blood flow-rate. CAROLINA MEDICAL ELECTRONICS Inc. March 4, 1968 [April, 18, 1967], No.10337/68. Heading G1N. A probe for inserting into a blood vessel to measure the blood flow-rate comprises a U-shaped electromagnet and a pair of electrodes 42, 44 mounted in an epoxy resin nose block 46. An epoxy resin casing 60 maintains all the components in a fixed relationship and provides insulation. A balancing potentiometer 56 may be provided to balance out unwanted "transformer effect" signals. The electromagnet may have a winding on only one leg Fig. 6 (not shown). The end of the probe may be curved Fig. 10 (not shown). In Fig. 7, the probe includes a conduit 66 for receiving blood from a small branch vessel of insufficient size to accommodate the probe.