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Patent GB-2411157-A (GB)
Title: Elevating operator cabin for a coiled tubing injector
Inventor: CAIN TROY D
IPC: B62D33/063
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: A transportable elevating operator cabin, particularly for use in controlling a coiled tubing injection apparatus (192, 194, 196 in figure 11) comprises: a cabin including control elements 106, in which an operator may sit 108 while controlling the apparatus; a flexible element 144 of fixed length extending underneath the cabin and held near opposite ends between two elevated points 148, 152 on vertical elements located on opposite sides of the cabin; and a take-up mechanism 160, whereby operation of the take-up mechanism results in elevating the cabin (Figure 7). There may be two flexible elements or straps provided, one to either side of the cabin, with shaft 160 of the take-up mechanism extending between the two.
Patent GB-2428955-A (GB)
Title: Plant watering system
Inventor: TODD ROGER KEITH
IPC: A01G7/04
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A plant watering system comprising a sensor (20) buried in the soil (32) of a plant, the sensor (20) passing a low voltage current through the soil to measure the moisture content of the soil (32) and with the sensor (20) being switched on and off in a pulse like manner. The detected moisture level is processed by the system and water supplied to the plant based on said detected moisture level. The electric current stimulates plant growth and the intermittent operation of the sensor prevents corrosion of the sensor.
Patent GB-2415662-A (GB)
Title: A liquid sensor for detecting the residual amount of liquid in a liquid container
Inventor: ZHANG JUNHUA
IPC: G01F23/296
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: A liquid sensor (60) comprising a vibration cavity forming base portion (40) having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. A cavity (43) is formed in the base portion (40), said cavity (43) being opened at a side of the first surface. On the bottom of the cavity is formed a vibrating portion (61). The sensor (60) includes a piezoelectric element including a first electrode (46) formed at a side of the second surface of the vibration cavity forming base portion (40), a piezoelectric layer (47) laminated on the first electrode (46), and a second electrode (49) laminated on the piezoelectric layer (47). The shape of the cavity (43) in a plan view having a longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension smaller than the longitudinal dimension e.g. elliptical in shape. The liquid sensor (60) may be used in an ink cartridge to determine the amount of ink remaining in the cartridge.
Patent GB-2429169-A (GB)
Title: Pacifier with self retracting teat
Inventor: GOOCH DAVID
IPC: A61J17/00
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: A pacifier 1 which comprises a teat 4 moveable between a retracted position and a nursing position, a chamber 3 for receiving the teat 4 when in the retracted position and a tether 8 which is attached to the pacifier 1 at one end and the child, or apparel associated with the child, at the other end, the arrangement being such that, in use, the teat 4 is retracted into the chamber 3 when the pacifier 1 falls a distance equal to the length of the tether.
Patent GB-2433098-A (GB)
Title: A spherical bearing arrangement
Inventor: SHORE DAVID
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A split ball portion 25 for a spherical bearing arrangement, which split ball portion 25 is to form one of a plurality of split ball portions to be arranged together in a bearing housing of the spherical bearing arrangement to form a composite ball, the split ball portion comprising: ```an outer bearing surface 16; ```at least one separation face 19, which lies adjacent a separation face of a neighbouring split ball portion when forming the composite ball; and ```at least one axial end face 17, ```the split ball portion 25 comprising at least one chamfer surface 24 at the junction of at least the outer bearing surface 16, a separation face 19 and an axial end face 17.
Patent GB-2424145-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive source routing and packet processing
Inventor: CHIOU DEREK
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: Paths for packets traveling through a distributed network fabric are chosen using information local to the source of packets. The system allows resequencing of packets at their destination and detecting out-of-order and missing packets.
Patent GB-2427411-A (GB)
Title: Cell Growth Hydrogel
Inventor: LIU TZU-YING
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of making a three-dimensional porous growth surface hydrogel comprising apply to a surface an anionic polysaccharide material, preferably alginic acid or derivatives. Divalent cations, preferably Ca2<+>, at a concentration of at least 2.3mM may be incorporated in the hydrogel, applied to the surface or supplemented in the culture or any combinations thereof. The growth media may be a polypropylene or nylon mesh and shaped. The hydrogel surface may also be coated with a polycation such as poly-l-lysine, polyarginine, polyethyleneimine, poly-D-ornithine, poly-l-ornithine.
Patent GB-2440325-A (GB)
Title: Tamper label, random distribution pattern, memory chip
Inventor: BALINSKY HELEN
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: A tamper evident marker either in label form or directly integrated with a package, has a random distribution identifying pattern, and a memory chip, storing identification information on the pattern. Thus a two tier system of protection may provide more overall protection. The random pattern may comprise light reflective beads or particles randomly scattered into a plastic substrate. The encoding of the random pattern might include details of the light reflective and refractive properties of the particles. Also disclosed is an anti-counterfeit packaging with a memory chip containing information relating to a further identifier.
Patent GB-2430552-A (GB)
Title: II-VI/III-V layered construction on INP substrate
Inventor: SUN XIAOGUANG
IPC: H01L31/0248
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A layered construction is provided comprising an InP substrate and alternating layers of II-VI and III-V materials. The alternating layers of II VI and III-V materials are typically lattice-matched or pseudomorphic to the InP substrate. Typically the II-VI material is selected from the group consisting of ZnSe, CdSe, BeSe, MgSe, ZnTe, CdTe, BeTe, MgTe, ZnS, CdS, BeS, MgS and alloys thereof, more typically selected from the group consisting of CdZnSe, CdMgZnSe, BeZnTe, and BeMgZnTe alloys, and is most typically CdxZn1-xSe where x is between 0.44 and 0.54. Typically the III-V material is selected from the group consisting of InAs, AlAs, GaAs, InP, AlP, GaP, InSb, AlSb, GaSb, and alloys thereof, more typically selected from the group consisting of InP, InAlAs, GaInAs, AIInGaAs and GaInAsP alloys, and is most typically InP or InyAl1-yAs where y is between 0.44 and 0.52. In one embodiment, the layered construction forms one or more distributed Bragg reflectors (DBR's). In another aspect, the present invention provides a layered construction comprising: an InP substrate and a distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) having a reflectivity of 95% or greater which comprises no more than 15 layer pairs of epitaxial semiconductor materials. In another aspect, the present invention provides a laser comprising a layered construction according to the present invention. In another aspect, the present invention provides a photodetector comprising a layered construction according to the present invention.
Patent GB-2456123-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting diode lamp
Inventor: DAY ROBIN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lamp 10 comprising an amber LED 12, three cool white LEDs 14, a reflector 16 and a mid beam lens 18. The three white LEDs 14 are equally spaced around the amber LED 12. The reflector 16 comprises a central reflector section 22 and three peripheral reflector sections 24. Each peripheral reflector section 24 comprises a frusto-circular-conical shaped cavity wall 26 having a cut out section 26a where it meets the central reflector section 22. The cavity wall 26 is curved in the direction from the front face of the reflector 16a to the base 28. The central reflector section 22 has a frusto-circular-conical shaped cavity wall 32 with three cut out sections extending from its mid-depth to the open end where it meets the peripheral reflector sections 24. When the amber light reaches the upper section of the central reflector section 22 it spreads outwards into the peripheral reflector sections 24 and mixes with the cool white light to form warm white light.
Patent GB-2433129-A (GB)
Title: Holographic or diffraction devices
Inventor: MILLINGTON ROGER BRADLEY
IPC: G03H1/04
Filed: 2005-06-06
Abstract: A holographic or diffraction device responsive to interrogation, the device comprising an image-former and an image-concealer; wherein the image-former is adapted such that light reflected from or transmitted through it forms at least one image; wherein the image-concealer acts to attenuate the image; and wherein the attenuation of the image by the image-concealer is alterable responsive to interrogation.
Patent GB-2448475-A (GB)
Title: Sodium hypochlorite generator
Inventor: SIGNORE GIOVANNI DEL
IPC: C02F1/467
Filed: 2007-04-16
Abstract: An apparatus for the production in situ of a solution of sodium hypochlorite is described. The apparatus may comprise: sodium chloride solution storage 1; an automatic solution dispensing vessel 3: an electrolytic cell 7; and a raiser tube 8. The raiser tube 8 delivers the hypochlorite solution for collection in vessel 11. The through flow operation is based on a gas lifting mechanism, where the gas used is hydrogen, generated during the electrolysis of the saline solution. No moving parts may be employed for pumping the solution through the electrolytic cell. It can be powered by a solar photovoltaic module (PVM), and it is portable in order to be easily transported in remote areas or emergency situations.
Patent GB-2446235-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit with magnetic transistor based memory cells
Inventor: AGAN TOM ALLEN
IPC: G11C11/15
Filed: 2007-07-16
Abstract: An integrated circuit with magnetic memory comprises a silicon transistor layer, at least one magnetic memory layer, and a metal routing layer, which can be assembled in a stacked arrangement. The silicon transistor layer is arranged to generate several logic operation functions. The metal routing layer has several conducting lines to transmit the data between the silicon transistor layer and the magnetic memory layer. The magnetic memory layer is arranged to store the data required by the logic operation functions. The magnetic memory layer could include a plurality of magnetic memory cells, each of which are made up of three magnetic transistors (based on the Giant MagnetoResistive (GMR) effect). Insulating layers can be used in conjunction with vias to provide coupling between the layers.
Patent GB-2440671-A (GB)
Title: Optical water sensor
Inventor: HUGHSON LESLIE THOMAS
IPC: F24H1/10
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A heater for a spa bath or pool includes a heater body 2 having an inlet and an outlet connectable 3 to the pipe work of the bath or pool. The optical water sensor 4 is mounted in the body for detecting the presence or absence of water in the heater body. The body also houses a heater element 1 for heating water passing through the heater. The optical water sensor may include an LED or other light source, and a transmitting medium. A phototransistor or other light detector may detect the light transmitted from the transmitting medium. The transmitting medium may be cone-shaped or triangular in section.
Patent GB-2441441-A (GB)
Title: A bone substitute or dental composition with glass flake
Inventor: WATKINSON CHARLES J
IPC: A61K6/884
Filed: 2007-09-03
Abstract: A bone substitute composition comprises glass flake and a hardenable material. The flake is a particle with an aspect ratio of at least 20:1. The preferred thickness of the flake is in the range from 200 to 1000nm and the average particle size is preferably from 20 to 60m. The composition may be used in dental filling or bone repair.
Patent GB-2453925-A (GB)
Title: Training garment
Inventor: WEIR ROSS JOHN
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: A training garment 10 for developing an athlete's inspiratory muscles comprises a resistance band 12 and adjusting means 13. The resistance band 12 is configured such that when the training garment is in use during the performance of an exercise, the resistance band 12 embraces the athlete's thorax and imparts a resistive load thereto. The adjustment means 13 enable the athlete to vary the applied resistive load. The training garment 10 resists the expansion of the athlete's thorax during the performance of aerobic exercise, but without restricting the athlete's range of motion.
Patent GB-2453721-A (GB)
Title: Helium compressor with control for reduced power consumption
Inventor: WALTON PHILIP ALAN CHARLES
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2007-10-15
Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging system comprising a superconducting magnet housed within a cryostat (10): a cryogenic refrigerator (12) arranged to cool within the cryostat; a helium compressor (18) arranged to supply (14) compressed helium to the cryogenic refrigerator and to receive (16) a return flow of compressed helium from the refrigerator: and a magnet supervisory system (22) controlling operation of the magnet resonance imaging system, wherein apparatus (30) is provided for controlling the speed and/or timing of operation of the helium compressor in accordance with predefined algorithms in response to system state data. This data may include cryogen vessel temperature or pressure, outer vacuum container pressure or commands from the magnet supervisory system.
Patent GB-2446487-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for geophysical data acquisition on an airship
Inventor: MACFARLANE JOHN
IPC: G01V7/16
Filed: 2008-01-08
Abstract: A geophysical survey is conducted, using specialized instruments, to measure the gravity field by flying over a terrain of interest. A series of nominally parallel survey lines can be flown until a total region to be surveyed has been covered. The geophysical survey data is collected using an airship or self-propelled lighter-than-air craft sometimes referred to as a dirigible or blimp. In particular, a rigid airship may be used, that includes all extensions, like fins and a control car, attached to a rigid frame.
Patent GB-2457878-A (GB)
Title: Variable speed fan drive
Inventor: HUSSON GEOFFROY
IPC: F01P7/04
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: A variable speed fan drive 10 e.g. for a vehicle having an internal combustion engine has an input shaft 11 driven by the output of an engine. The input 11 drives a carrier 12 for planetary gears 13 which each orbit a sun gear 14 in an epicyclic gear arrangement. A fan 16 is coupled to the sun gear 14. A further gear arrangement 18,19,21, driven by the input shaft 11, delivers a variable output to input ratio, the output of which is coupled to a housing 17 of the epicyclic gear arrangement which is meshed with the planetary gears 13. The provision of the epicyclic gear arrangement in combination with the variable ratio further gear arrangement allows the fan l6to operate in reverse, which can be exploited to provide a means to clean a radiator grille.
Patent GB-2446546-A (GB)
Title: Parallel array architecture for a graphics processor
Inventor: DANSKIN JOHN M
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2006-12-18
Abstract: A parallel array architecture for a graphics processor includes a multithreaded core array including a plurality of processing clusters, each processing cluster including at least one processing core operable to execute a pixel shader program that generates pixel data from coverage data; a rasterizer configured to generate coverage data for each of a plurality of pixels; and pixel distribution logic configured to deliver the coverage data from the rasterizer to one of the processing clusters in the multithreaded core array. The pixel distribution logic selects one of the processing clusters to which the coverage data for a first pixel is delivered based at least in part on a location of the first pixel within an image area. The processing clusters can be mapped directly to the frame buffer partitions without a crossbar so that pixel data is delivered directly from the processing cluster to the appropriate frame buffer partitions. Alternatively, a crossbar coupled to each of the processing clusters is configured to deliver pixel data from the processing clusters to a frame buffer having a plurality of partitions. The crossbar is configured such that pixel data generated by any one of the processing clusters is deliverable to any one of the frame buffer partitions.
Patent GB-2451747-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary handle device with vibration dampening
Inventor: EICHER ROSWITHA
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: An auxiliary handle device, in particular for a hand-held power tool such as an angle grinder (12a; figure 1), comprises an auxiliary handle 14a, a fastening unit 16a which is provided for fastening to the hand-held power tool, and a damping unit 18a with at least one absorption mass element 20a. The absorption mass element 20a is arranged at least partly on an end region 24a of the auxiliary handle 14a facing the fastening unit 16a along an axial direction 26a, 58a between the auxiliary handle 14a and the fastening unit 16a. The absorption mass element may be disc-shaped as shown, or may comprise a plurality of pins (20b, 22b; figure 3) engaged with and connecting the auxiliary handle (14b; figure 3) and the fastening unit (16b; figure 3). Further damping elements 44a, 46a may be provided between the absorption mass element 20a and each of the auxiliary handle 14a and the fastening unit 16a. The damping elements 44a, 46a may comprise an elastomeric ring (as shown), or may alternatively comprise a helical spring (50b; figure 3). A further connecting element, which may be a flexible rope 74a, (74b; figure 3) or ropes (74c, 76c; figure 4), may also be provided to connect the auxiliary handle 14a and the fastening unit 16a.
Patent GB-2468543-A (GB)
Title: Display of Expiry Date for Produce
Inventor: CARTLEDGE GAVIN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2009-03-14
Abstract: 'Scan-Me' is a device which will be able to scan a food or drink product, either electronically or manually, before it is placed in it's place of storage (fridge, freezer, other area). From this initial scan it can detect the 'Best Before', or expiry, date of the product and store this automatically in categories i.e. vegetables, meat, dairy etc. A display, e.g. LCD, will then be able to display message alerts for products and produce that is due to pass the best before date on both that day and in the coming days. In this way, the customer can be alerted to use products and produce before they have to be disposed of, saving money not only for the customer, but for the environment in the long term, with the product having the potential to reduce food waste and packaging as products are generally thrown away as a whole.
Patent GB-2455663-A (GB)
Title: Wiper system having a pin-style wiper arm and wiper assembly
Inventor: CEMPURA WALTER
IPC: B60S1/32
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: A wiper system including a wiper assembly (24) having a wiping element (48), an elongated beam (56) and a carrier (72). The carrier has sidewalls (74, 76) that define a track to receive the elongated beam and further includes a coupler (94) to releasably engage an attachment member. The coupler includes a bore (96) to receive the pin and a saddle (100) to engage a channel. The saddle (100) includes first and second guide surfaces (102, 104) to limit the rotational movement of the wiper assembly about the pin.
Patent GB-2468870-A (GB)
Title: A Sensor comprising a layer of quantum tunnelling conductance (qtc) material
Inventor: LUSSEY DAVID
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2009-03-25
Abstract: A sensor for, and a method of, generating electrical signals indicating a positional property and an extent property of a mechanical interaction within a sensing zone. The sensor comprises a plurality of conductive layers 102,103. At least one conductive layer is a pressure-sensitive conductive layer comprising a quantum tunnelling conductance (qtc) material. Contact between conductive layers is allowed during the absence of a mechanical interaction within said sensing zone. The sensor may be configured to provide a three-terminal sensing functionality or a four-terminal sensing functionality. The sensing zone may be substantially two-dimensional or substantially three-dimensional. The sensor may be substantially flexible or substantially rigid. Various configurations of layers and applications are disclosed along with the method of determining the extent and position property.
Patent GB-2458821-A (GB)
Title: Non-backed-up packing element system
Inventor: VINSON JUSTIN P
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2009-04-22
Abstract: Well tool packing element systems that do not require a back-up element or component include a mandrel (30), an upper supporting member (26), a lower supporting member (28), a cantilever element (22), and a ramp element (24) disposed on the mandrel. The cantilever element and ramp element are disposed on the mandrel with an interface angle between the cantilever element and the ramp element, the interface angle being less than 90 degrees, preferably in a range from 40 degrees to 60 degrees, and more preferably at an angle greater than 45 degrees. When an axial load is applied to upper and lower supporting members, cantilever element and ramp element are forced outward and into an inner wall surface of a casing to seal off the casing bore.
Patent GB-2470022-A (GB)
Title: Wire saw blade replacement mechanism
Inventor: HUANG CHUNG-HUNG
IPC: B23D51/14
Filed: 2009-05-06
Abstract: A wire saw comprises a U-shaped body (1, fig 1) with a blade (2, fig 1) fixed between the two ends of the body. A saw blade replacement mechanism is provided inside a handle (10, fig 1). In order to change the saw blade, a guide sheet 124 is moved, which is connected to combining unit 122. This unbuckles a connecting unit 121, which is connected to one end of the saw blade, from the combining unit. The connecting unit moves outwards so that the saw blade can be replaced. Once replaced, the connecting unit can be pushed toward the combining unit to buckle them together again. An elastic unit 123 acts upon the combining unit. The saw may be used for cutting tiles.
Patent GB-203731-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved driving arrangement for the pumps of fire waggons
IPC: F04B23/00
Filed: 1922-04-10
Abstract: 203,731. Hall, R. April 10, 1922. Clutches, claw and friction.-The pump of a motor fire waggon or tender is driven by chain or other gearing from the vehicle power shaft through a combined friction and claw clutch. A member b secured to the crank-shaft a is formed with a female cone d, clutch projections or holes r, and a pulley face c to drive the cooling-fan. An intermediate shaft e, unsupported by the shaft a, carries driving-means for the pump, such as a silent-chain sprocket (not shown), and has splined to it the male cone f, pressed by a strong spring m bearing on a flange k and on a shoulder on, or a collar n fixed to, the shaft e. The cone f may be covered with friction material g. A member p, pressed by a weaker spring t, slides on the boss i of the member f and has pins s passing through the web thereof to engage the projections or recesses r. A clutch lever (not shown) bears on the flange w of the part p and is normally held to keep the clutch out of engagement. Partial release of this lever allows the spring m to engage the friction clutch, which is followed in action by the clutch o, r on coniplete release of the lever after slip has ceased. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 20088/14.