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Patent GB-2383828-A (GB)
Title: Medical Small-bore Tubing System and Kit
Inventor: BICKFORD SMITH PHILIP
IPC: A61M39/10
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A small bore tubing system employs affordance to assist distinction between different applications of medical tubing and their interconnections, as well as unique keying to avoid misconnection between tubing of different applications. Said affordance is by shape of a grip on connectors of the system, which shapes provide both visual and tactile application-specific affordance (eg spine and ribs to indicate neuraxial application). Further mechanism affordance ensures appropriate connection mechanism is employed. The system may take the form of a kit comprising a medical small-bore tubing connection system has a first converter (14), a second converter (30), a syringe (10) and a needle (50). Each converter (14,30) has a through bore, a standard female (16) and male (36) connector, and a "different" male (18) and female (32) connector element. The first converter (14) has a control ring (20) on the different male connector (18) and which is adapted to engage a flange (34) of the corresponding female connector. Said standard connectors are 6% luer connectors. To the standard outlet of the syringe is permanently secured a first converter (14'). The hypodermic needle has said different female connector (32') formed directly thereon. The control ring comprises a threaded (26) collar and said flange comprises thread elements (34). The control ring is axially slidable between limits (22,24), and is rotatably free, on the first converter.
Patent GB-2395245-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet-type lever mechanism having offset pawls
Inventor: NEMOTO AKIRA
IPC: B60N2/16
Filed: 2002-11-11
Abstract: A ratchet-type lever mechanism 10 having first and second ratchet gear wheels 12u and d each having a one-way clutch means 12a built therein, the first ratchet wheel 12u transmitting rotation in one direction and the second ratchet wheel 12d transmitting rotation in the other direction. The ratchet-type lever mechanism 10 being characterised by a ratchet pawl member 18, formed from a plate and having first and second toothed pawl portions 28 a-u and 28a-d and a flat body portion 28. The first and second toothed pawl portions 28a-u and 28a-d extend from the flat body portion 28 in a spaced-apart manner such that the second toothed pawl portion 28a-d is bent from the first toothed pawl portion 28a-u in an offset relation with respect to the body portion 28.
Patent GB-2398235-A (GB)
Title: Trolley with castor swivel locks
Inventor: COLLARD PETER
IPC: B62B3/14
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A castor swivel lock 20 and a castored trolley 10 is described. In one form, an automatic release means releases the swivel lock 20 when the trolley (10) is in a predetermined non-operative condition. The predetermined non-operative condition may be coupling by nesting or stacking of one trolley with another trolley, or stowage of a movable carrier shelf of the trolley 10. The swivel lock 20 may comprise a slidable plunger 30 supported above a latch surface 28 carried by a castor 16. The plunger 30 may be biased towards the latch surface 28. The latch surface 28 may comprise ramp surfaces 52 on either side of a latch keep aperture 50.
Patent GB-2400449-A (GB)
Title: Till cup holder
Inventor: AUCHTERLONIE DANIEL
IPC: G01G21/22
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A balance pan 1, adapted to hold till cups of various sizes, supports the cups whilst they are weighed on a cash counting machine. The balance pan comprises a platform of vee-shaped cross-section having rubber inserts 2.
Patent GB-2385973-A (GB)
Title: Systems and method for remote management of printing devices
Inventor: OBERT JAMES E
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for remote management of local area network printing devices. The local area network printing devices can be located whether they are connected to the network or whether they are directly connected to a workstation computer. When the printing devices have been located, a local user can share printing device information with a third-party service provider located outside the local area network. The user may relinquish control of the diagnostic software to the third party, or the user may share simultaneous access to the diagnostic software with the third party. Storage is economized because the bulk of the management system software resides on an Internet server, and not on a workstation computer. The described implementation also provide for a more convenient fee system that can be controlled by the third party service provider for use of the printer information management system.
Patent GB-2393894-A (GB)
Title: Barrier for Restricting Movement of Animals
Inventor: JENMAN KEITH
IPC: A01M29/30
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: A method of restricting animal movement, the method comprising the steps of cutting a trench 24 in the ground, setting a panel 14 in the trench so that it projects above the level of the ground and providing at least two members 18a, 18b which locate the panel between them, at least one of the members being driven into the ground. The members may be driven into the ground on opposite sides of the panel. Each member is preferably a metal pin having a head which restricts upward movement of the panel. The method may also include placing two panels alongside each other so that their ends overlap, or setting a pitfall trap (42, fig. 15) between two panels. Each panel is preferably formed from flat smooth plastics material. The panels may have a biodegradable lip (38, fig. 11) which extends along the bottom of the trench. Also claimed is the baffler and a kit of parts used in the method.
Patent GB-2409100-A (GB)
Title: Atomic transformation promoter
Inventor: BRIDGER MARK JAMES
IPC: G21G1/00
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: An atomic transformation promoter that uses the principle of alignment, and may also use resonance, to promote atomic transformation, fusion or fission, to yield energy. The atomic transformation promoter may align various fields (e.g. magnetic and electrical) and various paths of particles (e.g. neutrino and anti-neutrinos) on atoms, and may adjust the directions or angles of incidence of these fields and paths of particles on the atoms, in order to promote their transformation.
Patent GB-2409383-A (GB)
Title: Clock Synchroniser
Inventor: LESSO PAUL
IPC: H03L7/197
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: A clock synchroniser, for generating a local clock signal synchronised to a received clock signal, is described and claimed, along with a corresponding clock synchronisation method. The clock synchroniser incorporates a reference oscillator providing a reference signal, and a synthesiser circuit arranged to synthesise a local clock signal from the reference signal. The synthesiser circuit comprises a phase-locked-loop circuit, including a phase detector receiving the reference signal, and a controllable divider arranged in a feedback path from a controlled oscillator to the phase detector, the divider being controllable to set a frequency division value N along the path to determine a ratio of the local clock frequency to the reference frequency. The clock synchroniser also incorporates a clock comparison circuit adapted to generate a digital signal indicative of an asynchronism between the local and remote clock signals. A control link is arranged to link the clock comparison circuit to the divider. This link receives the digital signal and provides a control signal to the divider to adjust the frequency division value N according to the digital signal, to alter the local clock frequency and reduce the asynchronism. Preferably, the clock comparison circuit compares the periods of the local and received clock signals.
Patent GB-2397598-A (GB)
Title: Formation pressure measurement probe incorporating an oscillator
Inventor: ZAZOVSKY ALEXANDER
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: A probe 200a for pore pressure and permeability measurement in downhole formation evaluation comprisies a probe barrel or cylinder 205 which is extended for sealing engagement against a sidewall of a wellbore. A piston 215a is retracted within the barrel 205, creating a cavity 225a indicative of formation pressure and connected by a conduit 235 to a pressure gauge 230. The piston 215a may be provided with a chamber 305 to house an oscillator 300 to break up solid particles that collect in and around and clog the probe, and to loosen debris in and around the cavity and prevent solid particles from arching and bridging.
Patent GB-2398554-A (GB)
Title: A package for a planar product having a through hole
Inventor: SNOPAKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: Package for a planar product having a through hole such as a compact disc. The package comprises a first panel 1, a second panel 2 facing the first panel 1, the first and second panels 1, 2 being joined to each other around a portion of their periphery to define an envelope for receiving the product 10, and a flap 3 extending from the second panel 2 to and arranged to extend around an opening of the envelope to close the opening. A fastener 5 is provided to extend between the second panel 2 and the flap 3 via an opening 6 in the first panel 1, the fastener 5 being arranged to extend through the through hole of the product 10 to be packaged. The fastener 5 may be a bifuracated pin, a stud type fastener or a hook and loop type fastener.
Patent GB-2400998-A (GB)
Title: User programmable fax machine
Inventor: CHEN STEVEN H
IPC: H04N1/327
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: An apparatus (100) for a user programmable facsimile (fax) machine (105) to prevent unwanted transmission, includes: a programmable facsimile (fax) machine (105) configured to receive a programmable code (115); and a transmitting fax machine (130) configured to send a destination phone number (139) associated with the programmable fax machine (105) across a network (125); the programmable fax machine (105) establishes communication with the transmitting fax machine (130) if the transmitting fax machine (130) sends the destination phone number (139), and accepts fax data (141) from the transmitting fax machine (130) if the transmitting fax machine (130) sends a code (140) that matches the programmable code (115).
Patent GB-2397034-A (GB)
Title: Well screen assembly
Inventor: SETTERBERG JR JOHN R
IPC: B01D29/11
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a wellscreen (50) onto a perforated base pipe (52) are provided. The wellscreen defines a tubular body which is suitable for subterranean use in oil, gas, and water wells. In accordance with the present invention, the wellscreen first defines a perforated base pipe having termination members (66) at its opposite ends. Disposed on each termination member is a continuous helical, step-tiered surface (72). The helical surface serves as a support surface for a layer of filtering material (74) which is rolled around the base pipe. The filtering material is pre-cut to a correct diameter and bias to match the diameters and bias of the spiralling termination support surfaces. The filtering material is connected to the rings to form a substantial seal on the opposite ends. A protective, perforated outer shroud is optionally disposed round the filtering media as well. The filtering material has at least two sections of different filter type.
Patent GB-2398276-A (GB)
Title: Floating hydrocarbon treating plant
Inventor: BLIAULT ALAN EDGAR JOHN
IPC: B63B15/00
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: Floating hydrocarbon treating plant comprising a vessel (1) having a hull and a deck (3) and comprising tanks located below the deck for storing hydrocarbons, and a plant for treating hydracarbons located at the deck (3) of the vessel (1), wherein the plant for treating hydrocarbons includes spaced-apart modules (10, 11, 12, 13), wherein each module (10, 11, 12, 13) comprises related plant equipment mounted on a module floor, wherein the modules (10, 11, 12, 13) rest on closed support girders (20) that extend under the module (10, 11, 12, 13) in a direction perpendicular to the edge (23) of the deck (3), and wherein the module floor is secured to one of the closed support girders.
Patent GB-2405361-A (GB)
Title: Gas processing method using a filtered glycol solution
Inventor: BAUDOT ARNAUD
IPC: B01D53/14
Filed: 2004-07-26
Abstract: A liquid effluent comprising glycol, water and salts is dehydrated 14 and at least part of the liquid effluent is filtered through a nanofilter membrane 10 having a pore size ranging between 5 - 100 Angstrom. A pressure difference is applied between the two faces of the membrane and the effluent is preferably expanded 8 prior to being filtered. The liquid effluent is separated from a hydrocarbon feed (especially natural gas), wherein glycol is mixed with the natural gas during transportation by a circulation line in order to prevent hydrate formation. The recovered glycol may be recycled and re-used as a hydrate inhibitor.
Patent GB-2417389-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting data
Inventor: STURROCK OLIVER
IPC: H04L47/30
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: Transmitting data over a network takes place and parameters indicating network conditions vary during the transmission. A first station identifies at least one of these parameters. The first station then adjusts the nature of the transmitted data in response to the parameter(s). Examples of network condition parameters are the rate at which data is transmitted, the amount of data in an output buffer or the connection latency of the network.
Patent GB-2402444-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic pump
Inventor: HENDERSON ALAN RODNEY
IPC: F04D15/02
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: A hydraulic pump comprises one or more outlets, one or more pressure sensors and/or one or more flow sensors linked to or incorporated in a pump's control means which is adapted to compare the or each measurement obtained from the or each pressure sensor and/or the or each flow sensor with one or more pre-set pressure or flow values stored in the memory of said control means, wherein said control means is adapted to switch off the pump once or repeatedly for a period if the or each measurement from the or each pressure sensor and/or flow sensor is outside a range of pre-set pressure or flow values, such period being sufficient for air to escape from the pump through the or each outlet or the or each pump chamber to be flooded.
Patent GB-2418381-A (GB)
Title: Showerheads for substrate processing
Inventor: OLE SCHLOTTMANN
IPC: B05B1/18
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: A sheet 200 adapted for fitting in a substrate processing showerhead (100), the sheet including a plurality of orifices (208, 210), wherein boundaries of at least some of the orifices (208) are substantially surrounded by an upstanding wall 212 formed of deformable material. The sheet 200 may be formed from aluminium and the orifices formed by laser drilling. In use, the sheet is fitted between two components of the showerhead, eg a faceplate (302, figs.3,4) and a dividing/baffle plate (304) such that at least some of the upstanding walls 212 are deformed by force transmitted through the components.
Patent GB-2426301-A (GB)
Title: A Seal Arrangement
Inventor: BOLGAR CRISPIN DAVID
IPC: F16J15/44
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: A seal arrangement 30 presents a barrier in the form of a combined seal and anti-fret liner 36 across a shroud ring cavity 32 in order to inhibit air leakage in the platform gap between platforms 33. It will be understood that these gaps are provided for thermal expansion and vibration of vane assemblies but create a leakage path between passage 35 and cavity 32 which can increase aerodynamic losses and therefore reduce engine compressor efficiency. By provision of a combined seal and anti-fret liner 36 such air losses are reduced whilst combining the function of an air leakage seal and an anti-fret liner to prevent abrasive degradation of the mountings 37, 39 and platform section 33 ensures that there is a reduced component count as well as cost, weight and assembly time.
Patent GB-2415073-A (GB)
Title: Access control system wireless transmission link test method
Inventor: HOM WAYNE C
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: A wireless host access control unit and one or more corresponding wireless remote user interfaces participate in a test mode of operation. A user-discernable test indicator is provided at the wireless remote user interface. So configured, an installer can test any number of candidate locations for a wireless remote user interface prior to permanently installing that interface, thereby more likely ensuring that the latter will be able to interface successfully with the wireless host access control unit following installation.
Patent GB-2427145-A (GB)
Title: A portable ground covering device and method
Inventor: ALEXANDER KEITH DAVID
IPC: A63C19/12
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A portable ground covering device (10, 100) for covering at least a portion of a sports field, the device comprising covering means (14) for covering at least a portion of a sports field; and transporting means (12) for transporting the covering means (14) to a desired location. The covering means (14) are connected to the transporting means (12). The device (10, 100) is arranged such that the covering means (14) extends from a retracted position, in which the covering means (14) are retracted towards the transporting means (12), to an extended position, in which the covering means extend outwardly from opposing sides of the transporting means (12). In this way, a cover can be quickly put into place over a sports ground, and in particular a cricket wicket, that is compact enough to be easily stored.
Patent GB-2421722-A (GB)
Title: Packing and display box
Inventor: TSAI SHENG-YU
IPC: B65D5/38
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: A box for packaging and display purposes comprises two triangular boxes (1), which can be arranged abreast, each triangular boxe (1) having an oblique surface (13). One of the oblique surfaces (13) has a recess (131), which has a holding portion (132). A cover is provided to cover the two triangular boxes (1), and has a shape to coincide with the two triangular boxes (1) arranged in combination. The packing box may contain a cellular phone (3).
Patent GB-2430112-A (GB)
Title: Communicating vessel location information
Inventor: CLARK CECIL
IPC: G08C25/02
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: Techniques for communicating with a vessel are disclosed. A method of communicating with a vessel comprises the steps of: transmitting at predetermined intervals a position information message from the vessel over a return communications channel; monitoring the return communications channel; in the event that the position information message is not received over the return communications channel within a predetermined period encompassing the predetermined interval, transmitting a position request message to the vessel over an outgoing communications channel; monitoring the outgoing communications channel; and in response to receipt of the position request message at the vessel, transmitting a position response message from the vessel over the return communications channel. It will be appreciated that this approach improves the reliability of the communications link. Also disclosed is a personal safety device worn by crew members which communicates with an on-board transceiver and activates an alarm in emergency situations.
Patent GB-2431611-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a sterilised and sealed pipe
Inventor: HEADFORD ALAN LLOYD
IPC: B29C48/90
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A method of manufacturing pipe coils 1 comprises extruding molten polymer 3 compound through a tool 5, 7, 9; cooling and cutting the polymer 3 to form a pipe 1; sterilising the inside of the pipe 1 and sealing each end 19 of the sterile pipe 1 with at least one sealing means (29, 33, 35; figures 3a,3b,4a,4b,5a,5b); wherein the at least one sealing means maintains the sterility of the pipe 1. The pipe 1 is preferably sterilised by passing sterilised gas through a nozzle 13 in the extrusion tool. The gas is preferably heated, but may alternatively be sterilised by UV radiation or membrane filtering.
Patent GB-2433859-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication system with steerable antenna
Inventor: CHATER-LEA DAVID JOHN
IPC: H04W16/28
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: A mobile station (101) for use in a wireless communication system (100) includes a steerable antenna (217), means (215) for obtaining location information relating to a current location of the mobile station and a steering controller (218) for controlling a pointing direction of the steerable antenna using the location information and characterised in that the mobile station includes a memory (206) holding a database of optimal pointing directions of the steerable antenna for given locations and the steering controller is operable to steer the antenna to the optimal pointing direction indicated in the database for the current location. Also described is a system and a method in which the mobile station operates.
Patent GB-2423281-A (GB)
Title: Fire-resistant ultra-lightweight panel with three-dimensional surface design
Inventor: DAVIS GEORGE KALOGRIDIS
IPC: B32B29/06
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: The invention relates to an ultra-lightweight heat and flame resistant (or retardant) composite panel having a three-dimensional artistic design on the surface, and a method for making the lightweight heat and flame resistant composite panel. One aspect of the invention is a system and method for creating a composite panel from high performance heat and flame resistant materials, such as aramid polyamide polymers (for example. NOMEX¹ from DuPont) or any other fire-retardant or fire-retardant treated material, which can be bonded to another layer of fire-retardant material such as paper, fabric, honeycomb or foam. The fire-retardant materials can be bonded by a welding machine such as an ultrasonic machine, or attached by a thermoplastic, thermoset, thermobond or other fire resistant adhesive. The thickness of the finished composite may be around 1/16 1/4 inch. The composite can then be decorated, and carved (or embossed) by ultrasonic means with or without inserting a fire-retardant material between the layers prior to carving to give a three-dimensional decorative surface. The steps of decorating and carving may be performed in either sequence - coloring followed by carving, or carving followed by coloring. Alternatively, one or more layers may be printed prior to forming the composite. A clear finish with fire retardant agent is then placed on the surface of the composite.
Patent GB-2425900-A (GB)
Title: Connector with divided body portion
Inventor: LEONARD JAMES V
IPC: H01R13/514
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: An electrical or optical connector comprises a number of independent body segments 24a - 24d which are secured together to form a single assembly. The segments may have interlocking structures (38, 40, Fig 7) to hold them together, or they may be held together by a housing 20 having a retaining ring 28. The segments may have alignment means such as ribs 25 which align with grooves 27 in the housing, which may also have alignment means 23 to align with its counterpart. The body segments may form a circle, or be square (Fig 5) or rectangular (Fig 6). Forming the body in segments allows one segment to be replaced if damaged more easily than replacing the whole connector.
Patent GB-2438687-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle storage device
Inventor: ROY GRANT
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2006-06-03
Abstract: The device is collapsible and designed for holding bags of shopping in a moving vehicle, comprises a plurality of storage compartments 8 defined by a plurality of panels 6 interconnected by hinges 10. The compartments can have four or six sides, making them generally square or hexagonal, while the panels can be straight or curved, and made of cardboard, plastic, metal or fabric mesh stretched across a panel frame. The hinges can be metal rings, helical spirals 12 as in the binding of a book, or flexible fabric.