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Patent GB-2444560-A (GB)
Title: A manufactured plank
Inventor: GOWER ALISTER
IPC: E04C2/10
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: A manufactured plank emulates many of the properties of a wooden plank particularly with regards to the strength and flexibility of softwood on a size for size and reasonably similar on a weight for weight basis but without many of the faults which wood can have or may develop. The plank comprises a plastic outer case 3 into which are placed formed lengths of a laminated paper (for example cardboard) the lengths of which equate to the length of the required plank, less the end caps if any. Two separate U-profile channel sections 1 and 2 are provided with the first U-profile channel section 1 inverted and slotted inside the second larger U-profile channel section 2 to form a rigid box. Various different profiles of laminated paper lengths may be substituted for the U-profile channel section. Fire retardant may be applied to the plank. The plank may have a non slip surface. The plank may have tongue and groove edging. The plank may have a microchip which can be programmed for batch control or ownership information.
Patent GB-2433603-A (GB)
Title: Microwave spectroscopy probe
Inventor: TANBAKUCHI HASSAN
IPC: G01N22/00
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: A microwave spectroscopy probe (200) has a centre conductor (142) as a transmission line sandwiched between a first ground plane (206) and a second ground plane (208), and dielectric members (144, 146) with fluid channels (210, 212) between the centre conductor and the ground planes. Electromagnetic energy from the microwave transmission line (142) is concentrated above and below the line in the region of the fluid channels. Fluid flowing through the channels is analysed with a vector network analyser processing the microwave signals. The probe provides microwave broad-band performance with high sensitivity.
Patent GB-2433286-A (GB)
Title: Continuous method and apparatus for microwave-based dryer
Inventor: NOVAK JOHN F
IPC: H05B6/72
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for utilizing microwave energy to dry materials (optionally with sterilization) by the direct application of bifurcated out-of-phase microwave energy.
Patent GB-2432845-A (GB)
Title: Gradient scaffolding and methods of producing the same
Inventor: YANNAS IOANNIS V
IPC: A61L27/56
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: This invention relates to gradient scaffolds, methods of producing the same, and methods of use thereof, in particular for applications in tissue engineering, repair and regeneration. The gradient scaffolding includes, inter-alia, scaffolds, which are varied in terms of their pore diameter, chemical composition, crosslink density, or combinations thereof, throughout the scaffolding.
Patent GB-2448723-A (GB)
Title: System for calibrating a gas analyser comprising a test gas delivery device
Inventor: HUTCHINSON ROBIN
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for calibrating a gas analyser, the system comprising a delivery device arranged to deliver a test gas and / or vapour to the gas analyzer. The system comprises a heater arrangement to effect evaporation of a liquid to provide the vapour, a liquid delivery system arranged to supply liquid to the heater arrangement, a test gas delivery system arranged to deliver test gas to the delivery device, and a controller for controlling the heater, liquid delivery system, evaporator and test gas delivery system. A connector beneficially connects a conduit for transporting a liquid to the gas analyser and the connector includes a nozzle having a heater arrangement. The system is suitable for stack gas analysis apparatus, emission systems such as continuous emission systems and/or automated measuring systems.
Patent GB-2437270-A (GB)
Title: Portable work base
Inventor: PUREMONT DAVID ALBERT
IPC: B25H1/04
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: A portable work base comprises a downward facing frontal lip (1, fig 3), so that when placed on and over the edge of a flat surface, it will protect that surface and provide a stable work area. High grip, non-damaging point contacts 2 may be provided between the work base and the surface over which it is placed. The work base may include a 'T'-slotted surface 3 to allow work pieces, jigs tools etc. to be securely attached. The work base may include switched, circuit breaker protected electrical outlets 4, an adjustable work lamp 5, storage compartments (6, 7, fig 3) and a hand slot 8. The work base may be used in craft activities such as model making/engineering.
Patent GB-2440651-A (GB)
Title: Shredding device having thickness measuring arrangement
Inventor: ERLECKE JENS
IPC: B02C18/22
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: On a comminution device such as a paper shredder 11, a thickness measuring arrangement 25 is arranged on a means 14 comprising a feed opening 15 for feeding to a cutting mechanism 17. The thickness measuring arrangement 25 can compress an introduced stack of paper 23 and cause, via a deflectable lever 26 and a deflection dependent thereon, the cutting mechanism 17 to start or, in the event of excessive led material, not to start. In addition, a controller 21 can also detect a motor current 19 of a cutting mechanism drive 18. The thickness measuring arrangement 25 may be a mechanical or a capacitive measuring arrangement.
Patent GB-2453116-A (GB)
Title: Uses of 2-[piperidinyl]methy1-2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazolin-5(6H)-one in providing an analgesic effect, anti-allergic effect and histamine H1 receptor a
Inventor: KO FENG-NIEN
IPC: A61K31/519
Filed: 2007-09-25
Abstract: The present invention discloses new uses of 2-[piperidinyl]methyl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazolin-5(6H)-one in providing an analgesic effect in a patient, treating passive cutaneous anaphylaxis in a patient, and in eliciting a histamine H1 receptor antagonism effect in a patient to treat a disease or disorder, such as allergy.
Patent GB-2445249-A (GB)
Title: Memory controller for fast and secure context switching between operating systems in partitioned memory
Inventor: SIDDIQI FARAZ A
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A computer system 400 comprises a memory controller 202, e.g. a memory controller hub (MCH), including a configuration register 204, a communication channel, e.g. memory bus 206, 208, coupled to the memory controller, and first 210, 214 and second 212, 216 memory partitions coupled to the communication channel. Configuration parameters in the configuration register are set so that the memory controller recognizes one partition at a time, e.g. so that memory controller 202 address decodes for one partition at a time. Configuration register 204 may be locked and unlocked by a privileged code module 503 such as an authenticated code module (ACM) or a system management mode (SMM) module. The configuration parameters may be re-set so that the memory controller recognizes the second memory partition instead of the first memory partition. Manipulating configuration registers 204 in this way allows memory partitions, e.g. loaded with different operating systems, to be turned on or off to allow quicker switching between operating system contexts in the memory (figs. 5A, 5B).
Patent GB-2457959-A (GB)
Title: A device for collecting the debris or dust created while drilling a hole in a wall
Inventor: BELL ANDREW
IPC: B08B15/04
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: A device for collecting the debris or dust created while drilling a hole in a wall comprises a plastic bag with means to detachably adhere the bag to the wall. Preferably the attachment means is low adhesive tape 1 that runs along top of the bag opposing one of the vertical seams 2 of the bag, when the bag is attached to the wall the configuration of the bag allows the bag to hold itself open. The bag is preferably made of thin plastic to allow the bag to hug the contours of heavily embossed wallpapers. Once the bag has been used, the bag is removed from the wall, the top of the bag is folded over and the tape 1 that secures the bag to the wall is used to seal the bag thereby preventing dust/debris 3 from spilling from the bag. The bag may then be folded over again and secured in the folded position by adhesive tape (3, fig 3) positioned on the front of the bag. The bags may be joined together to form a roll.
Patent GB-2447554-A (GB)
Title: Safety packaging for firework articles
Inventor: GARNER STUART JAMES
IPC: B65D25/34
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: The packaging 310 comprises at least an inner packaging arrangement 10A and an outer packaging arrangement 32. The inner packaging arrangement is arrangeable on individual or a group of firework articles 18 to be packed and the outer packaging arrangement being arrangeable around the inner packaging. One of the inner and outer packaging arrangements is fire resistant and preferably force absorbing, and the other all the inner and outer packaging arrangement is force absorbing. The inner packaging arrangement may have second component 10B that has force absorbing 12 and preferably also fire resistant features 14. The outer packaging arrangement may be further enclosed in a card box 314. Increased safety can be provided by a further force absorbing packaging arrangement (11, Fig.3) made of steel mesh, between the inner and outer packaging; by using a series of straps (46, Fig.5A) around the outer packaging, and by placing a polystyrene packing piece 312 adjacent to the fuse ends 18A of the articles, that melts away in case of accidental ignition to create a void into which the stars or sparks can escape.
Patent GB-2452369-A (GB)
Title: Equipment and method for making a needle fin tube, and a needle fin tube
Inventor: CASTREN RISTO
IPC: B21D53/02
Filed: 2008-07-30
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and equipment in the making of a needle-fin tube (100). The needle-fin tube (100) comprises needle-like fin parts. For making an internal fin structure (30) in the needle-fin tubes (100), wherein the fin (30) circulates around the needle-fin tube (100) in a spiral manner from one end to the other of its tube length, the method includes the following stages: <UL ST="-"> <LI>the fin wire (50) is placed around a bar (11), which is moved and rotated along a straight line, and attached to the bar (11) it is moved inside the needle-fin tube (100) from its one end to the other <LI>the wire (50) is released from the bar (11), whereupon it attaches to the internal surface of the needle-fin tube's (100) tube (120) under its spring force. The invention also concerns a needle-fin tube (100).
Patent GB-2448452-A (GB)
Title: High performance electrical connector
Inventor: DISTEFANO THOMAS H
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 2007-02-08
Abstract: A socket connector for connecting a post or ball wherein the female element grips the post with resilient prongs with end tips at low insertion force but positive contact is maintained and wherein attempted withdrawal is normally inhibited by increasing force applied to the post by the female element in response to the withdrawal force. The female element comprises a tube of resilient conductive material that has been sliced or helically partitioned into opposing helical prongs so as to allow the prongs of the connector to spirally open around the post or ball-like bump and mechanically grip the post or bump as the post or bump is inserted along the longitudinal axis of the tube. The tubular element may be made by forming helical prongs in the end of a tube in helical cuts from about a mid section to one end of the tube.
Patent GB-2467303-A (GB)
Title: Feedback in a MIMO wireless communication system
Inventor: ALLPRESS STEVE
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2008-08-07
Abstract: Signals are transmitted from a transmitter to a receiver over a wireless multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) channel; and based on the received signals, a plurality of reports are transmitted back to the transmitter in a periodic sequence of respective time intervals, the reports of each period comprising at least an indication of a pre-coding matrix and an indication of a rank of the pre-coding matrix. In response to an event, the report comprising the rank indication is omitted from one of the periods. A subsequent report comprising an indication of a pre-coding matrix is determined at the receiver based on a predetermined default rank, and that report transmitted to the transmitter where the indication of the pre-coding matrix is interpreted without a report of a rank indication for the period by instead using the predetermined default rank.
Patent GB-2463481-A (GB)
Title: Means for estimating the location of an event using a satellite positioning system
Inventor: YULE ANDREW
IPC: G01S19/34
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for estimating the position of a first event of interest such as the location of capture of a photograph by means of a satellite positioning system such as the Global Positioning System. The apparatus comprises a receiver, adapted to perform a satellite reception function in response to the first event, and a processor, adapted to determine whether it is possible to calculate a position estimate from the satellite reception function. If a position estimate cannot be calculated, the position of the first event is estimated based on a position estimate of a second event. The second event is that event closest in time to the first event for which a position estimate is available. A position estimate is therefore provided for the first event even if the satellite reception function fails. The position estimate may be further determined from a position estimate of a second and a third event, wherein the step of estimating the position of the first event comprises interpolating between the position estimates of the second and third events.
Patent GB-2456059-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing assembly
Inventor: SILVERSIDES JOHN
IPC: F16K31/44
Filed: 2008-11-27
Abstract: A dispensing assembly for use with a container to allow the selective dispensation of material therefrom comprises a valve having a housing 2 defining a passage 6 leading from the container, and a frustoconical valve member 4 associated with the passage. The valve member is provided with an opening member 20 extending therefrom which is operable to move the valve member between closed and open configurations by axial displacement thereof.
Patent GB-2456908-A (GB)
Title: A two cable assembly for hydrocarbon well applications
Inventor: GILLAN PETER
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2009-01-27
Abstract: A cable assembly 100 for use in a hydrocarbon wellbore allowing transfer of data and power between the tool string and the surface. The cable assembly consists of two sections connected together, the upper cable 125 having higher break strength than the lower cable 150 allowing increased working depths. The lower cable 150 may be light per unit length, have lower strength to weight and a higher temperature rating. The cables 125 and 150 are coupled together by a connector sub 180 comprising a data transmission equipment to amplify the signal between the lower and upper cables. The sub may include an impedance transformer, signal refinement mechanism, power regulation and a sensor.
Patent GB-2453491-A (GB)
Title: Immunogenic proteins of burkholderia pseudomallei and uses thereof
Inventor: HARDING SARAH VICTORIA
IPC: A61K39/104
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: A protein derived from an outer layer of Burkholderia pseudomallei or a fragment or a variant of said protein, wherein the protein, fragment, or variant is capable of producing a protective immune response in an animal, for use in the treatment of infection by Burkholderia species. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such proteins are also described and claimed.
Patent GB-2471262-A (GB)
Title: Dye sensitized solar cells
Inventor: HIGHGATE DONALD JAMES
IPC: H01G9/20
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: A solid polymer membrane of a DSSC is cured between the device electrodes and an ionic moiety is added before or after in situ polymerisation of the membrane. Potassium iodide may be added to a monomer mixture used for forming the membrane prior to polymerisation. The potassium iodide oxidation process is much slower than the polymerisation process and the polymerisation reaction is therefore not inhibited by the presence of iodine ions. Alternatively, iodine electrolyte material may be infused into a membrane after it has been cured.
Patent GB-2469677-A (GB)
Title: Plasma engine having a linear particle accelerator
Inventor: SIMPSON LINCOLN AUGUSTUS GEORGE
IPC: F03H1/00
Filed: 2009-04-22
Abstract: A plasma engine uses instead a linear particle accelerator, LINAC, to produce acceleration of the plasma particles, in order to produce thrust. The plasma particles are derived from Bismuth gas, an extremely cheap and electron heavy source of fuel. The Bismuth gas is passed to a gas heating vessel where it is converted to plasma by a radio frequency, RF, supply. The plasma is then supplied to a linear particle accelerator, where the electrons of the plasma are alternatively attracted and repelled by every pair of positively and negatively charged insulated metal plates, which provides acceleration of the particles before they leave the exhaust. The plasma engine is preferably used for space travel applications.
Patent GB-2474487-A (GB)
Title: Air treatment agent dispensing device
Inventor: WOOLLEY SIMON
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: A device for dispensing a volatile air treatment agent from a replaceable refill (fig 1, 22) comprises: a housing 27 with at least one exit orifice 28 for- evaporated air treatment agent (fig 1 ,24), receiving means 34 to releasably receive and secure the refill to the device; electrical heating means 29, control means; and chimney means 26 having a lower orifice 36 and an upper orifice 35 to define a first airflow channel, an airborne agent detector means 30, such as a metal oxide semiconductor/metal oxide sensor, with at least one aperture 33 to the exterior of the device; the refill for use with the device comprises: a reservoir portion (fig 1 ,23) and a wick (fig 1, 25) having a proximal end within the reservoir portion and a distal end extending above the reservoir portion. The device is configured such that the securing means are adapted to hold the refill so that the distal end of the wick is located within the chimney means; characterised in that a second airflow channel 37 is provided between said at least one aperture of the airborne agent detector means and the exit orifice.
Patent GB-643610-A (GB)
Title: The purification of oxo-alcohols and esters thereof
IPC: C07C29/74
Filed: 1948-04-09
Abstract: Alcohols obtained from hydrocarbons with at least one olefinic double bond by treatment with a gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen with subsequent reduction of the product obtained, are freed by distillation from unconverted and hydrogenated initial material and high-boiling products and are then hydrogenated to yield purified alcohols.  The purified alcohols so obtained may be esterified in the conventional fashion with e.g. aliphatic and aromatic dicarboxylic acids or anhydrides, many of which are specified.  The esters may be refined by treatment with potassium permanganate in acetone and are free from objectionable odours. The hydrogenation may be effected at atmospheric or higher pressures and at temperatures which vary with the catalyst used, e.g. 80-200 DEG  C. for a nickel catalyst.  Other catalysts mentioned are sulphide type catalysts and catalysts containing copper.  In an example, alcohols obtained by the treatment of olefines containing 6-8 carbon atoms in the molecule with carbon monoxide and hydrogen and subsequent reduction of aldehydes to alcohols are isolated, by fractional distillation, hydrogenated at 185 DEG  C. and 25 atmos. pressure in the presence of a nickel in kieselguhr catalyst, and esterified by an azeotropic distillation method with phthalic anhydride in the presence of p-toluene sulphonic acid and toluene, the ester being isolated and refined by treatment with potassium permanganate in acetone, active carbon and slaked lime for 30 minutes at 110 DEG  C., the experiment may be repeated using a nickel-tungsten sulphide catalyst at 190 DEG  C. and 200 atmos. in place of the catalyst used above.  In the Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 the purification is not confined to hydrogenation but includes treatment of the oxo-alcohols by any method known to remove aldehydes.  Methods instanced are treatment with bisulphite and lime and terrana and heating with sodium or alkali lye.  This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-161189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the production of fashioned stocking legs on circular knitting machines
IPC: D04B15/32
Filed: 1921-04-05
Abstract: 161,189. Horovß, M. April 5, 1920, [Convention date]. Circular machines.-Relates to the production on machines with rotary-reciprocating needle cylinders of fashioned stocking legs c, d in a continuous web. The, knitting of each stocking is started at the ankle and on about two-thirds of the needles, which have short batts and is continued by reciprocation of the needle or cam cylinder, additional longer-butted needles being thrown in at intervals by widening mechanism until the full complement of needles are at work, whereupon the motion is changed from reciprocating to rotary and the stocking leg is knitted as a seamless tube. When the leg is finished, the loops are run off the long butted needles, i.e. those needles not required for the first course of the next stocking by a, cam o on a pattern controlled plate r, a cam p then switching the empty needles to a, higher level. The motion is then changed from rotary to reciprocating, and the next stocking is then begun at the ankle. During the reciprocation, the needle or cam cylinder moves rather more than a complete revolution, at each stroke, and to prevent the needles in the vicinity of the selvedge from being operated twice in the same stroke, they are raised out of action, after knitting by means of pivoted cams a, a<1> which throw the stitch cams b, b' alternately into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1. This is done by means of a pattern-controlled projection on the needle cylinder which acts on the points e, e<1>, v, v<1>, j, j<1> and rocks the cams a, a<1> twice in each stroke. The end of the column of needles approaching the cams is then diverted upwardly over the cams b<1>, g. On reversal, the cams a, a<1> are restored to the position shown in Fig. 1, and the needles in action pass through the knitting cams in the normal manner. When the end of the reciprocating stroke is again reached, the projection acting on the cam a places the cam b in position to raise the end of the advancing column of needles temporarily out of action.
Patent GB-1342630-A (GB)
Title: Phosphorothionate having insecticidal and acaricidal properties
IPC: C07F9/173
Filed: 1971-04-20
Abstract: 1342630 Thionophosphate ester CIBAGEIGY AG 20 April 1971 [21 April 1970] 10098/71 Heading C2P A novel compound having the formula is obtained by reacting (CH 3 O) 2 P(S)Cl with HO.CH=C(CH 3 )COOCH 3  or with an alkali metal salt thereof, e.g. the Na salt. The reaction is suitably effected in an inert, preferably polar, solvent at 15 to 80 C. The product has insecticidal and acaricidal properties and may be used as active ingredient in pesticidal compositions of conventional type.