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Patent GB-2446642-A (GB)
Title: Plastic pipe splitter
Inventor: REYNOLDS MARK SCOTT
IPC: B26D3/00
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: The pipe splitter is a section of tube (B) welded to a section of angle iron (D) via 2x2 inch (5x5 cm) steel plates (D). The angle iron is used for mounting on a vehicle or mobile plant. On the tube there is a rubber nose (A) added for safety also on (D) 2 inch (5 cm) plate is a blade (C) mounted by two bolts in a fixed central position. On the tube there is a blade guard for added safety (F). The diameter of the tube is 34mm outer 300mm length. The inner diameter of the tube is 25mm (B). Two steel plates are 50mm wide x 90mm length x 5mm thick (D). Angle iron (D) 25mm x 25mm x 4mm x 260mm length. Lever (G) is a fixed piece of flat 25mm x 5mm x 100mm on a steel hinge for positioning the pipe on the blade. (E) on drawing is 2 x M7 bolts to secure blade to flat. (C) Steel blade 80mm x 30mm x 3mm (carbide) steel.
Patent GB-2438276-A (GB)
Title: Clamping elements acting on both ends of a fuel stack
Inventor: THANNER HERBERT
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: Fuel cell stacks of medium- or high-temperature fuel cells, which are provided with clamping elements acting on both ends of the fuel cell stack in order to compensate the interior operating pressure and/or hermetically seal the individual fuel cells against each other, wherein a thermally insulating element 208 transmitting the clamping force is placed between the ends of the fuel cell stack and the respective clamping element.
Patent GB-2451801-A (GB)
Title: A system for monitoring livestock and recording event information
Inventor: WEBBER RICHARD
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: A livestock (eg cattle or sheep) monitoring system (100) having a portable client device (104), e.g. mobilephone, communicable with a server (106) over a-wireless network connection (112) and having a web-enabled application for generating and processing report documents (e.g. in XML format) for monitoring livestock events (e.g. movement, birth, death) on location. The system includes a livestock information library, e.g. stored on the client device and/or a server, containing livestock event information e.g. in a suitably format, which may be matched to data input to the client device. The data input to the client device may be via an EID tag (RFID tag) reader. The ability to automatically lookup entries in the livestock information library on location facilitates efficient data entry during livestock movements or other reportable events. A menu driven data input system, is described as well as a provision for entering information using a form of predictive text.
Patent GB-2450541-A (GB)
Title: Wall socket for different plugs, which may provide different voltages
Inventor: GOULD DANIEL
IPC: H01R13/35
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: An electrical socket is provided which includes a faceplate with a pin receiving means for receiving pins of an electric plug. The pin receiving means is shaped to receive a plurality of different types of electric plug. Optionally, a voltage converter is provided that allows the electrical socket to operate at the correct voltage depending on the plug that is received, by detecting the type of plug and the input voltage and providing an appropriate output voltage. A mechanism may be provided for an earthing connection to be made when an earthed electrical plug is received by the pin receiving means, for example having a portion 43 which can collapse inwardly to allow connection to a clip on the side of the plug.
Patent GB-2439223-A (GB)
Title: Information recognizing device and sheet
Inventor: KASUYA YASUFUMI
IPC: A63H18/16
Filed: 2005-12-26
Abstract: An information recognizing device exhibiting excellent durability and comprising a first colored portion which is attached easily. The information recognizing device comprises a first colored portion L by an IR ink, a second colored portion WH having contrast with the first colored portion in the visible light region, communication means (10b, 21) performing infrared ray communication through the first colored portion, and a means (10a) for reading information by utilizing the contrast between the first colored portion and the second colored portion.
Patent GB-2442552-A (GB)
Title: Disc brake with biased automatic clearance adjustment mechanism
Inventor: MATSUISHI KAZUYUKI
IPC: F16D55/226
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: A disc brake device with an automatic clearance adjustment device 60 which reduces the dispersion of the brake clearance adjustment and eliminates the ineffective stroke of the lever 30 comprises thrust member 50, casing member 20, lever 30, automatic clearance adjustment device 60, and support member 40. The thrust member 50 is screw-engaging and thrusts a frictional pad 10,11. The lever 30 amplifies an external input and transfers it to the thrust member 50 via a force transferring member 34. The automatic clearance adjustment device 60 comprises an adjuster shaft 61 and a mechanism for transferring the adjuster shaft 61 rotation to an adjustment gear 51a in the thrust member 50, which automatically adjusts clearance between the frictional pad 10,11 and the rotor 1. The disc brake device further comprises a means 80 for biasing the automatic clearance adjuster while the lever 30 is on-stroking. The biasing means 80 may be between the casing member 20 and the automatic clearance adjustment device 60, and may have a C-shaped proximal portion (81, figure 9) with a pair of arms (82, figure 9) to abut the casing member 20, or a W-shaped spring member (90, figure 12) with a pair of arms (92, figure 12) to abut the thrust member 50.
Patent GB-2442828-A (GB)
Title: Combination of a methylxanthine compound and a steroid to treat chronic respiratory disease
Inventor: FOX JUSTIAN CRAIG
IPC: A61K31/52
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: A methylxanthine derivative such as theophylline and a steroid such as budesonide, fluticasone or ciclesonide are used in a synergistic combination for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, steroid resistant asthma, severe asthma or puediatric asthma wherein the combination is administered by the inhaled route for pulmonary delivery and the methyixanthine compound is administered at a dose of between 0.1 and 25mg/day. Also provided are a kit a pharmaceutical composition and a method of treatment.
Patent GB-2453347-A (GB)
Title: Domestic Appliance
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A47J19/02
Filed: 2007-10-03
Abstract: The invention provides juice extractor apparatus (10) for extracting juice from fruit or vegetables (100) comprising a housing (12) surrounding a cavity (38) in which fruit or vegetables (100) are received and an outlet (22) for dispensing juice from the housing (12). A first juice collection mechanism (70a) is provided for receiving and collecting juice extracted from the fruit or vegetables (100) and delivering the juice to the outlet (22). A second juice collection mechanism (70b) is also provided for receiving and collecting juice extracted from the fruit or vegetables (100) and delivering the juice to the outlet (22). The first and second juice collection mechanisms (70a, 70b) are adapted to receive and collect juice from different types of fruit or vegetables (100) and are interchangeably receivable in the housing (12). This increases the versatility of the juice extractor apparatus (10).
Patent GB-2454475-A (GB)
Title: A Heat Shield for an MRI scanner
Inventor: HUSBAND TREVOR BRYAN
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A radiation shield for a MRI scanner housing is formed of a plurality of thermally conductive tracks interspaced by electrically insulating material (e.g a plastics material) which are formed to provide heat conduction paths to a cooling area of the shield. The amount of conductive material used, for example copper, is reduced and the formation of eddy currents prevented or at least reduced.
Patent GB-2454500-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor for fluorescent tubes having an independent power input
Inventor: DEAKIN RONALD
IPC: H01R33/08
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: An end-cap fitting component allows a T5 fluorescent tube 3 to be used in a holder for a T8 or T12 tube. The component includes push-fit type end caps with two non-conductive pins 6. The component does not receive power from the original light fitting or use any of its components, but instead has three terminals (4, Fig 1) to allow the adaptor to be connected directly to incoming mains power, including an earth. A cover 5 covers the terminals, which may be colour-coded.
Patent GB-2441925-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tool
Inventor: MOYES PETER BARNES
IPC: E21B4/02
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating a drive force in a downhole environment includes chambers of a reactant and a catalyst, respectively, that are maintained separate until selectively exposed to one another. The reactant is preferably H202. Once exposed, the reactant and catalyst produce expanding fluid pressure and sometimes heat. The products of the reaction are directed to a drive member to carry out a desired operation in the downhole environment.
Patent GB-2445262-A (GB)
Title: Prefetching from an open page in a dynamic random access memory
Inventor: BLACK BRYAN P
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: Two or more cache lines are prefetched from an open page in a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) 104 to a static random access memory (SRAM) 110 using a prefetch hint. The whole page may be prefetched. The DRAM may be bulk memory or a low level cache. The SRAM may be the next higher level cache. The hint may include a level of confidence. The transfer may be throttled based on the usage of the connection 106 between the SRAM and the DRAM. The connection may be a high density connection such as a die-to-die via or a through silicon via.
Patent GB-2447719-A (GB)
Title: An optical tuner for a musical instrument
Inventor: CLARK JAMES HASTINGS
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: A musical instrument tuner provides tuning information for tuning a musical instrument that has a vibrating element (7), such as a guitar or a drum. The tuner comprises: a light source 2, which may comprise a plurality of light emitting elements, for emitting light onto the vibrating element (7); a light detector 3, which may comprise a plurality of light detecting elements, for detecting the reflected light; an amplifier 12 coupled to the light detector 3 for amplifying a signal from the light detector 3; and tuning indication means 13 coupled to the amplifier 12 for providing tuning information responsive to the amplified signal. The amplifier 12 may comprise a current-to-voltage converter 11 and a voltage amplifier, whereby the voltage amplifier is configured to compensate for intensity variations of the reflected light. A baffle (4) may be provided for shielding the light detector 3 from the light source 2.
Patent GB-2453003-A (GB)
Title: Tilting a mouse sideways to send additional commands
Inventor: JACKSON STEVEN PAUL
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2008-04-14
Abstract: The sideways tilting mouse has two main parts, a case top 1 that tilts left and right, and a foot 3 that remains flat and level with the desk, pivoted so that when tilted to one side the parts 1,3 press a button or switch 5. The foot pivots on central pivot bars 4, and is sprung to a centre position by springs 9. The foot 3 may occupy an indentation (13, fig 5) in top 1, extend over the entire bottom of the mouse (fig 15) or be spilt into front and back portions (fig 16). The base of top 1 has a shallow V shape to allow tilting, and can have low friction pads 12 contacting the desk. The foot 3 has a laser mouse sensor 6 connected to the top 1 by wires (7, fig 8) and a plug (8, fig 8). Tilting the mouse can command a first person shooting game to make a character lean out of the way of bullets.
Patent GB-2459158-A (GB)
Title: Initiating a call via an access network wherein access number availability is indicated based on information associated with a device.
Inventor: KAAL MADIS
IPC: H04M1/72436
Filed: 2008-04-17
Abstract: A method of initiating a call from a device executing a client program via an access network. The method comprises providing a network node with information associated with the device, receiving from the network node an indication of whether at least one access number for accessing the access network is available, wherein the availability of the access number is based on the information associated with the device, and selectively enabling an input means to receive a selection signal from a user of said device to initiate the call using the access number, wherein the input means is only enabled if it is indicated that the access number is available. Aspects of the invention include the information associated with the device comprising location information or capability information. Other aspects of the invention include the access network being a PSTN network. Thus, if it is determined that access numbers are available, the client is arranged to display a set of communication options which include the option of establishing a call using the PSTN network. If not available, the client is arranged to display a set of communication options which does not include the option of establishing a call using the PSTN network. However, communication events that are possible without accessing the PSTN network such as chat, SMS and file transfer are included in the communication options.
Patent GB-2459680-A (GB)
Title: Parking sensor that indicates distance information when no obstacle is detected
Inventor: LI SHIH-HSIUNG
IPC: G01S15/86
Filed: 2008-04-30
Abstract: A parking sensor that indicates a distance from an obstruction comprises multiple ultrasonic transducers, a central processing unit, memory, a video camera, a graphics superimposing module and a display device 60. The central processing unit defines multiple sensing coordinates in a sensing area in which ultrasonic waves are transmitted and calculates a position of the obstruction. The memory is divided into multiple storing fields corresponding to the sensing coordinates to store obstruction data based on the position of the obstruction. The graphics superimposing module superimposes graphical images representing ultrasonic waves 80 on the images recorded by the video camera based on the storing fields when no obstruction data are stored. When obstruction data is stored the display device 60 displays the contents of the memory.
Patent GB-2461250-A (GB)
Title: Method for Creating Extremely Tall, Fluid Dynamic 'Cloud Fountains'
Inventor: MCNULTY JOHN
IPC: B05B17/08
Filed: 2008-05-06
Abstract: A method for producing elongated, rotating cyclostrophically balanced fluid vortex columns, described as cloud fountains from any medium capable of flow, including particulates. The fluid can be a single medium or a mixture of materials. The fluids entrain such flow themselves and/or other fluids by means of initialising outward, centrifugal and upward motion, thus creating largely self-sustaining, rising, rotational, cyclostrophically balanced fluid columns of considerable length. Such columns can be made visible by means of condensed water, bubbles, smoke or particulate matter and may be illuminated for greater visual effect. One method includes introducing fluid tangentially to the inside of an hour-glass shaped funnel arrangement. Other uses for employing such controllable upwardly flowing fluid columns are explored.
Patent GB-2446089-A (GB)
Title: Technique for thread communication and synchronization
Inventor: JACOBSON QUINN A
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: A technique for thread synchronization and communication. More particularly, embodiments of the invention pertain to managing communication and synchronization among two or more threads of instructions being executing by one or more microprocessors or microprocessor cores.
Patent GB-2463860-A (GB)
Title: Moulding System and Method
Inventor: ANDERSON PAUL NICOLAS
IPC: B29C35/00
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: A system and method are described which may be used for rotational moulding. The system includes a microwave chamber 2, a mount 1 and a tool 4, the tool 4 having an interior cavity defining a mould for receiving a moulding material. A least a part of the exterior surface of the tool comprises a microwave receptive material preferably a coating. The microwave chamber 2 includes a microwave source 3. The mount 1 is arranged to mount the tool within the chamber, and the system is arranged to rotate one or more of: the tool when mounted on the mount; the chamber; and/or the microwave source about two axes of rotation. The mould may be moved in two directions through microwave energy emitted by the microwave source 3 to heat it a material within it. A breather tube (6, Figure 5) may provide an air passage between the cavity and the exterior of the chamber and may carry data communication cabling (7) of a temperature monitoring system.
Patent GB-2464692-A (GB)
Title: Plinth to support architectural feature on an inclined roof
Inventor: OLDHAM PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: E04D13/147
Filed: 2008-10-22
Abstract: A plinth 20 to be mounted on a pitched roof to support an architectural feature, such as a chimney 10, where the plinth includes a mounting formation 24 that engages the roof and is at least partially covered by roof covering elements. The plinth also includes flashing material 27 that is able to overlie adjacent roof covering elements. The mounting formation may comprise first and second 26 mounting portions, where the first extends laterally from the plinth and has an upstanding formation 32 spaced from the plinth to define a channel and the second extends downwardly from the plinth and is provided with flashing material. Preferably the plinth has upstanding wall elements 28, for the architectural feature to be mounted, that may include a blocking member 39 for sealing engagement with the overlaying roof covering elements. Preferably the blocking member comprises an elongate resilient strip that is provided on an upwardly-facing surface of the upstanding portion. Preferably the plinth is made from glass-reinforced plastics, GRP, material. An architectural feature to be used with the plinth and a method are also claimed.
Patent GB-2465996-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine fuel injection system
Inventor: PFLUG ARNO
IPC: F02M35/104
Filed: 2008-12-05
Abstract: An injection system 10 for injecting a fuel into an internal combustion engine 18 of a motor vehicle comprises at least one intake manifold 12 for guiding an air/fuel-mixture to an engine cylinder and a fuel injection pipe 26 which penetrates the intake manifold(s) 12 from radially outwards, the injection pipe 26 comprising an injection opening 30 inside the manifold(s) 12. The injection pipe 26 may supply a gasoline based fuel, eg benzene. The intake manifold(s) 12 may also have a fuel injector 24 for injecting an alcohol based fuel, cold starting being facilitated by injection of gasoline fuel via injection pipe 26. Much of the injection pipe 26 is thus arranged inside the intake manifold 12, only a fuel line connection fitting 38 protruding from the intake manifold 12 for a space-saving and simplified design.
Patent GB-2455258-A (GB)
Title: Rendering and encoding glyphs
Inventor: DOWLING TERENCE S
IPC: G06T11/20
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products for compactly encoding font information. In one aspect a method is provided that includes identifying a library of elements (630) where each element in the library of elements is associated with an outline (633) and one or more parameters (637). A glyph is identified that has one or more references (627) to a respective element in the library of elements (630). Each reference specifies a value for one or more of the parameters associated with the respective element. The glyph is rendered (680) based on each respective element referenced by the glyph. The value of the one or more parameters specified by each reference affects the appearance of the rendered element (645, 660, 670).
Patent GB-2462694-A (GB)
Title: Packing of boxed gloves
Inventor: STOLLERY JONATHAN WILLIAM
IPC: B65B5/10
Filed: 2009-03-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a glove packing apparatus for packing gloves into a box, and to a method of packing gloves into a box, particularly to the packing of disposable medical gloves. A glove packing apparatus 1 for packing gloves into a box comprises a receptacle 26 for forming a stack of gloves to be packed, the receptacle having a perimeter wall 24, 25 for containing a stack of gloves, a floor 22 within the perimeter wall for supporting the stack of gloves, and an opening 27 opposite the floor into which additional gloves may be added to during stacking of gloves. The floor 22 is movable relative to the perimeter wall 24, 25, so that, in use, the floor may be moved relatively away from the receptacle opening 27 so that as gloves are added to said stack of gloves, the perimeter wall continues to contain the stack of gloves. The floor 22 may then be moved relatively toward the opening to remove the stack of gloves from the receptacle 26. A pressure plate (101, fig 10) is also described, having first (106) and second (105) members, the first member (106) being folded and incorporating a biasing member (114) to cause it to tend to flex about the fold line.
Patent GB-2469124-A (GB)
Title: Isolated power supply for an amplifier
Inventor: HANNEN MARTIN
IPC: H02J1/02
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: A power supply for an audio amplifier has a sub-audio frequency-switched power filter between both poles of a DC input and both respective poles of a DC output. A capacitor is charged from the supply and then discharged into the load. Continuous power may be supplied to the load with two capacitors C1, C2 alternately switched so that one capacitor charges whilst the other supplies the load. Therefore there is no direct connection between the power supply and load, preventing audio signals reaching the load, and also preventing signals generated by the load circuit from reaching the dc input. The power supply is suitable for use in an aircraft.
Patent GB-2459597-A (GB)
Title: An electrical socket assembly
Inventor: MOONEY TONY
IPC: H01R13/70
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical socket assembly which allows a number of electrical devices to be mains connected, and which can then electrically isolate these devices when a control device, for example a satellite receiver or the like, is switched into standby mode, by detecting a signal generated by the control device in response to being switched to standby, and using this signal to electrically isolate one or more sockets of the socket assembly.
Patent GB-2463984-A (GB)
Title: Demodulating a differential phase modulation signal by delaying one split light component through a medium having a different refractive index
Inventor: SHIMIZU TAKASHI
IPC: H04B10/516
Filed: 2009-09-30
Abstract: A demodulator 50 for an optical signal includes a splitter 51 that splits a differential phase modulation signal 61 into first and second split light components 62, 63 and couples the light components 62, 63 to respective first and second optical paths. A first medium 53 is disposed on the first optical path and a second medium 55, which may be a prism, is disposed on the second optical path having a refractive index different from that of the first medium 53 so that one of the split light components 62, 63 is delayed in relation to the other. A combiner 54 combines the first split light component 62 that has passed through the first medium 53 and the second split light component 63 that has passed through the second medium 55. Preferably, the second medium 55 has a thermal expansion coefficient and temperature change rate corresponding to the refractive index so as to ease any change in difference in optical length between the first and second optical paths.