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Patent GB-2409886-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated disc brake rotor
Inventor: FARIA JULIO JOSEPH
IPC: F16D65/12
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: A ventilated disc brake rotor 1 has an inner flange portion 4 containing a plural number N of axial fixing holes 5. This flange portion 4 extends radially outwards into an integral annular braking portion having axially opposed friction surfaces 6. The rotor contains at least 6N ventilation channels 7a, 7b passing between its inner periphery 2 and outer periphery 3, the axial widths of these channels not exceeding one quarter of the axial thickness of the annular braking porion. The inner ends of the channels are preferably arranged to meet in groups of six or more at air collection recesses 8. The high ventilated surface area of the rotors results in a particularly high heat transfer coefficient combined with good mechanical strength and structural integrity.
Patent GB-2412354-A (GB)
Title: Folding bicycle
Inventor: SANDERS MARK ANDREW
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2004-03-27
Abstract: The bicycle includes a rear frame portion 520 vertically hinged at axis 535 to a front frame portion 530. The frame portions are locked in use via a locking arm 561 and tensioned coupling rod 550. The locking arm is connected to a pivot assembly 532 by a quick-release mechanism 563 which locks to prevent rotation of eccentric mounting 565 within rear frame mounting 571. A further horizontal hinge with axis 533 connects the front frame portion to the pivot assembly. Hinged movement of the pivot assembly relative to the forward frame portion moves a mounting arm to increase the spacing between the forward frame portion and a forward wheel mounting when the frame portions are folded. The forward and rear wheels of the cycle may be brought into registration with each other when the frame portions are folded towards each other.
Patent GB-2412738-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced sonde recognition
Inventor: ROYLE JOHN MARK
IPC: G01V3/08
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A detector for locating a sonde is comprised of a plurality of antennas, a corresponding number of signal isolator modules 1 and a geometrical evaluation module. The magnetic signal generated by the sonde has a fundamental frequency and harmonic frequencies. A frequency spectrum analyser 29 which forms part of the signal isolator module 1 has frequency bins which are aligned with the fundamental frequency and a plurality of harmonic frequencies of the magnetic signal produced by the sonde. The frequency bins follow variations in the frequency of the magnetic signal produced by the sonde which allows the detector to detect the sonde at a separation of up to 30m.
Patent GB-2401989-A (GB)
Title: Electron tube control grid
Inventor: GABIOUD ANDRE
IPC: H01J37/065
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a control grid for an electron tube. The grid has first bars 25 that are evenly spaced out on a skewed surface and extend substantially as circle involutes about a central hub 9. This construction limits the bars used which make little contribution to the control of the electron beam, along with still allowing effective heat conduction through the grid.
Patent GB-2412857-A (GB)
Title: Depilatory device having head with curved undersurface and fins extending there from
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH ANDREW
IPC: B26B21/06
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A scraper or strigil for removing depilatory composition from the skin comprising a handle 6 and a head 4 having an undersurface 22 from which two or more fins 20 project there from. The fin may be flexible and of elastomeric material and preferably extend in fanned arrangement. The cross section of the fins may decrease from the base towards their free ends and they may be similar to each other or leading to trailing fins may vary and have different sections, lengths or rigidity with respect to each other. The handle may have a hinge 12 in the form of a "W" shape defining valleys 17, 18 with each valley containing elastomeric material. The handle 6 may be made from plastics and elastomeric material.
Patent GB-2413336-A (GB)
Title: Method of cleaning using a foam and an aeration device
Inventor: DE DOMINICIS MATTIA
IPC: C11D1/10
Filed: 2004-04-24
Abstract: A method of cleaning stains on a soft surface, comprising a source of active oxygen and a surfactant with water to form a stable foam and applying the foam directly onto the stained surface. The stable foam can be generated by an aeration device, preferably a sponge attached to a rigid support and a handle. The soft surface is preferably a fabric or carpet. Additional subsequent steps may involve rubbing the stained fabric, cleaning in a fabric washing machine and/or rinsing the foam from the fabric. Preferred surfactants include sarcosinates, alkyl sulfates, alkyl naphthylene sulfonates and alcohol ethoxylates. The preferred source of active oxygen is sodium percarbonate. Alternatively, a device for treating stains on soft surfaces comprising a foam <B>3</B> attached to a rigid support surface <B>2</B>, the opposing face of latter being attached to a handle <B>1</B>.
Patent GB-2403261-A (GB)
Title: Securing device with indicia bearing surface
Inventor: LAWRENCE WAYNE ANDREW
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for displaying indicia and securing an object (e.g. spectacles) to a support includes a body member that defines an indicia bearing surface 13a and a resilient hoop member 14 that normally extends around an object. The body member preferably includes a cup segment 12 that defines a cavity 12c and a plug segment 13 that extends into the cavity of the cup segment. Advantageously the plug segment 13 is magnetic. The resilient hoop member preferably extends between the cup member and the plug segment and is in the form of an O-ring. A further embodiment illustrates a suction cup (figure 7).
Patent GB-2417251-A (GB)
Title: Removing material from a substrate surface using plasma
Inventor: SHI XU
IPC: B29C33/72
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for removing material 26 from a substrate 22, such as an IC component, are disclosed. The methods include creating a plasma in an evacuatable chamber 10, by providing a power source 14 to an electrode 12a in the chamber, and contacting the substrate surface with at least one of ions, atoms and free radicals of the plasma. The power source, preferably DC, is supplied to the electrode as a variable, and preferably a pulsed voltage to prevent arcing.
Patent GB-2417691-A (GB)
Title: Pacifier for baby
Inventor: CHEN CHEAN-SHUI
IPC: A61J7/00
Filed: 2004-09-06
Abstract: An anti-swallow pacifier includes: a base member having nipple member protruding forwardly from the base member, a bivalve shell having a pair of half-shell pieces hingedly secured to the base member having a restoring spring retained on the base member for resiliently automatically closing the two half-shell pieces for covering the nipple portion, an anti-swallow shield which may be circumferentially formed on a rear portion of the base member for preventing from swallow of the pacifier by a baby as the shield may be obstructed beyond the baby's mouth without being swallowed, and the pacifiers may include a handle secured to the anti-swallow shield.
Patent GB-2413114-A (GB)
Title: A front wheel adjusting device for a golf trolley
Inventor: LIAO GORDON
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: A front wheel adjusting device for a golf cart includes a U-shaped support frame 1 and a front wheel 2. The support frame has two parallel rods 11 with inner ends respectively bored with a vertical groove. The front wheel has a shaft hole 21 for a shaft 22 to insert, which has its opposite ends respectively bored with a threaded hole 221. Two fixing members 23 have a slide groove and a lengthwise straight groove, connected with the ends of the shaft, and a threaded rod 24 is inserted in the straight groove of the fixing member and the threaded hole of the shaft and secured on the fixing member. Then, the two fixing members are respectively stuffed into the two parallel rods. Thus, turning the threaded rod can move up and down the shaft for adjusting the front wheel.
Patent GB-2420271-A (GB)
Title: Clip hanger
Inventor: JONES MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: A47F7/08
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A clip hanger, particularly for hanging footwear, is disclosed. The clip hanger includes a suspension means or hook 5 for suspending the hanger from a rail. The hanger also has at least one clip 7 which is adapted to apply a gripping force, typically to a pair of shoes, in a plane which is not perpendicular to the axis of the rail. The clip may be attached to the main body of the hanger by means of a pivoting hinge.
Patent GB-2420402-A (GB)
Title: Solar energy trap and turbine comprising energy absorbing chamber means
Inventor: ARKAS EVANGELOS
IPC: F24S10/70
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: A solar energy trap 10 comprises a chamber 11 defining an internal volume, the chamber 11 having an inlet port 12 communicating with the internal volume, such that solar energy entering the chamber 11 through the inlet port 12 is absorbed and reflected within the chamber 11 until substantially all the solar energy is absorbed by the chamber 11. The inlet port 12 may be arranged to cause photons of the solar energy entering the chamber 11 to circulate in substantially a single direction within the chamber 11until absorbed, such that on re-passing the inlet port 12 substantially no photons emerge from the inlet port 12. Photovoltaic or thermovoltaic cells may be located on the inner walls of the chamber with temperature control means provided to maintain a temperature differential across the cells. There may be provided heat exchanger means in the form of a jacket (71, figure 7) around the chamber 11. The trap 10 may be enclosed in a pressure vessel for the generation of steam for electricity generation. The chamber 11 may be of a re-circulating serpentine shape, it may be a re-circulating coil. The inlet port 12 may be a tube 126 inclined at an acute angle to a longitudinal axis of the chamber 11. The chamber 11 may have a circular, polygonal, square, octagonal or triangular cross-section. The chamber 11 may feature hinged panels for forming chamber walls. The trap may be used for incineration. The chamber 11 may be formed from titanium-tungsten lined with a ceramic material. The trap 10 may comprise a compressor (1130, figure 11), heat exchanger (1150, 1160, 1170, figure 11) and turbine (1120, figure 11).
Patent GB-2405147-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic molecules and methods-1
Inventor: MORAND ERIC FRANCIS
IPC: A61P13/12
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the cytokine or biological activity of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) comprising contacting MIF with a compound of formula (I) as defined herein, is provided. The invention also relates to methods of treating diseases or conditions where MIF cytokine or biological activity is implicated comprising administration of compounds of formula (I), either alone or as part of a combination therapy. Novel heterocyclic compounds are also provided for.
Patent GB-2422449-A (GB)
Title: Text to sign language translation software for PCs and embedded platforms e.g. mobile phones and ATMs.
Inventor: TAYLOR CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A program for converting the written word and to Sign language for implementation on x86 Personal Computer and embedded devices (mobile phones, ATM machines etc...). Including a means of generating Sign language videos/animation with subtitles for educational use. It provides a means to save videos/animations to hard disk and use the software as a quick reference guide for commonly used expressions and as a dictionary. A sample version is working and the user interface for x86 platforms is displayed in Fig 1. The concept of extending the program to convert text messages and voice mail to Sign language is conceived.
Patent GB-2412594-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory mask with dual sealing means
Inventor: MILLER ANDREW NEIL
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A respiratory mask for delivering an inhalation gas to the airways of a patient is disclosed. The respiratory mask comprises a mask body (10) defining a cavity and being adapted to fit about the mouth and nose of the patient such that the inhalation gas can be inhaled by the patient from the cavity, an inlet port (13) that is engageable with a supply of inhalation gas and in communication with the cavity, and one or more sealing components (20, 22, 24) extending from the peripheral edge of the mask body (10) and defining a contact surface that contacts the face of the patient during use. The contact surface extends both inwardly and outwardly from at least a portion of the peripheral edge of the mask body (10). In another aspect the mask includes connecting portion 123 between the mask body 110 and with figure 3 seal 120.
Patent GB-2412922-A (GB)
Title: A method for cleaning and preserving the internal surfaces of steel pipes.
Inventor: NORDAA MAGNOR
IPC: E03B7/09
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: A method for cleaning and preserving the internal surfaces of steel pipes without using organic solvents. The method comprises sequentially circulating the following through the pipes; Water; Liquid A comprising an alkaline degreasing agent, chlorine free cationic tensides and a chelate; Liquid B comprising citric acid and cationic tensides; Liquid C, a derusting agent, comprising aminocarboxylate, gluconic acid, gluconate, heptanate, and dodecyl-pentadecyl, citric acid and acetate; Liquid D comprising an alkaline degreasing agent and non-ionic chlorine free tensides; Liquid E comprising a chain molecule of a chelate.
Patent GB-2410369-A (GB)
Title: Psychometric instruments and methods for mood analysis, psychoeducation, mood health promotion mood health maintenance and mood disorder therapy
Inventor: DURRELL ANTHONY
IPC: A61B5/16
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: A system and method that allows a person to comprehensively and non-verbally express their present, past and anticipated future emotional responses regarding all aspects of their life including relationships, work, study, memories and experiences. The system relies on a method wherein the person can graphically represent their mood state by depicting the proportion that each of a number of primary moods contributes to the mood state for any nominated aspect of their life. The system provides some guidance regarding healthy and unhealthy mixes of these primary moods thereby allowing early identification of vulnerable mood states which without intervention may progress to mood disorders. In a clinical setting, the invention may be valuable in monitoring treatment response, sub-typing mood related diagnoses, measuring therapist-patient empathy, establishing treatment goals and as a therapeutic tool in emotionally focussed psychotherapy. The method can be performed using and electronic device, such as a computer, running appropriate software.
Patent GB-2426486-A (GB)
Title: Self-aligning micro-contact print engine
Inventor: SYMS RICHARD
IPC: G03F9/00
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: This invention provides a method of accurately aligned, multilevel micro-contact-printing without the need for dedicated inking, alignment and stamping equipment. Die-sized micro-contact-printing engines 100 are constructed from micromachined parts, which combine precision alignment features 104 with stamper blocks supported on elastic suspensions 103, allowing out of plane deflection. The stampers carry raised patterns forming print surface 102a, the alignment features mate with corresponding features 302 on etched inkwells and substrates, and the pattern is transferred using a microactuator.
Patent GB-2416936-A (GB)
Title: Fly-back type dc-dc converter circuit for illumination light source
Inventor: ICHIKAWA TOMOYUKI
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: In a lighting apparatus for an illumination light source (e.g discharge lamp or LED), a fly-back type DC-DC converter circuit 3 comprises a transformer and a switching element (10, 12, fig.2). A control circuit 6 is provided for controlling power supplied to the illumination light 5, such that operation is controlled in a current boundary mode by a control signal sent from the control circuit to the switching element. A fluctuation generator circuit (16,fig.2) is provided for giving fluctuations to a frequency at which the switching element is driven by changing the power supplied to the illumination light source with reference to a target power value associated with the power control for the illumination light source.
Patent GB-2430660-A (GB)
Title: Wingsail assembly with slot forming vanes
Inventor: WALKER JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: B63H9/06
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A wingsail assembly comprises a main symmetrical aerofoil (1, Fig 1) which is freely rotatable about an upright axis, a control vane (23, Fig 8) which is settable about an upright axis spaced from the axis of the main aerofoil to cause the main aerofoil to adopt an angle of attack to the direction of the wind, a pivoted aerodynamic slot-forming vane assembly 2 and 3 which is rotatable in response to wind pressure to open and close respective slots, one on each side of the leading region of the main aerofoil, and a linkage (22, Fig 6) which inhibits movement of the slot-forming vane assembly away from a neutral position when the control vane is set to a neutral position. The vane assembly comprises a pair of lateral vanes (5,4, Fig 1) and a central vane (7, Fig 1).
Patent GB-2421116-A (GB)
Title: Cross-point nonvolatile memory devices using binary metal oxide layer as data storage material layer, and methods of fabricating the same
Inventor: BAEK IN-GYU
IPC: H01L27/24
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: A cross-point non-volatile memory device using a binary metal oxide layer as a data storage material layer includes spaced apart doped lines 106 disposed in a substrate. Spaced apart upper electrodes 116 cross over the doped lines such that cross points C are formed where the upper electrodes overlap the doped lines. Lower electrodes 110' are disposed at the cross points between the doped lines and the upper electrodes. A binary metal oxide layer 114 is provided between the upper electrodes and the lower electrodes as a data storage material layer. The binary metal oxide layer may comprise a transition metal oxide or aluminium oxide. Doped regions 108' are provided between the lower electrodes and the doped lines and have an opposite conductivity type to the doped lines in order to form diodes together with the doped lines to reduce crosstalk between adjacent memory cells caused by leakage currents.
Patent GB-2432870-A (GB)
Title: Sealing assemblies and methods of making them
Inventor: BOCUTTO DOMENICO
IPC: B60J10/79
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: The sealing assembly comprises a sealing, trimming or guiding strip (30, 130, 91A) comprising a length of extruded material, a polypropylene or the like part (58) which is joined to the window glass (16) at an edge of the window glass (16), and a moulded material (60, 160), which is joined to the polypropylene or the like part (58) and connected to said sealing strip (30, 130, 91A). The moulded material (60, 160) is preferably made of TPE. The strip (30, 130, 91A) is preferably made of EPDM. The moulded material (60, 160) is moulded in a mould with the polypropylene or the like part (58), which has previously been moulded onto the window glass (16), and the strip (30, 130, 91A) to mould onto and thereby connect to these parts.
Patent GB-2421590-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for controlling oxygen levels in exhaust gases emitted from an i.c. engine for particulate filter regeneration
Inventor: SUN MIN
IPC: F01N3/023
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: A method and system for controlling oxygen levels in exhaust gases emitted from an i.c. engine adjusts the amount of cooled EGR and non-cooled EGR to allow the temperature of the exhaust gases to be controlled in order to achieve a desired temperature for regeneration of a particulate filter. The exhaust gas recirculation may be directed and controlled through an EGR cooler, an air cooler, as well as a cooler bypass to achieve the desired exhaust gas temperature. Also disclosed is a method which includes controlling the oxygen levels as a function of the soot burn rate of the filter, and a method which includes monitoring these rates during regeneration to prevent an uncontrolled soot burn rate condition.
Patent GB-2418404-A (GB)
Title: A method and a simulator device for training a pilot of a vessel
Inventor: GEIR ARNE ALM S
IPC: G06F15/00
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A method and a simulator device for training a pilot of a vessel (6) in the use of so-called dynamic positioning, called DP, wherein a first distance signal representing a distance between the vessel (6) and a loading buoy or other target (1), is optionally fed directly to a control system (13) for normal DP operation, or wherein the first distance signal is directed by way of a transducer (22) feeding a second distance signal to the control system (13) for simulation. The second distance signal represents another and normally shorter distance than the first distance signal.
Patent GB-2439101-A (GB)
Title: Stabilizing seabed seismic cables when exposed to currents
Inventor: GOUJON NICOLAS
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: The effect of water flow on an ocean bottom cable (OBC) is controlled by one or more of a) using faring elements 10,14 (e.g. hairy fairings) to reduce the turbulence of water flowing past the cable, b) providing flow channels 30,30a,30b or grooves (e.g. circular or helical) in the exterior surface of the cable which allow fluid to pass between the cable and the seabed and c) providing members 40,44 (e.g. pointed cones or pyramids) on the exterior of cable to provide contact between the cable and the sea floor whilst allowing some water to be channelled between the cable and the sea floor. Crossline contact between the seabed and the cable is improved and the lift force on the cable resulting from fluid flow is controlled. Water current induced vibrations, which may be recorded by the sensors as noise, is reduced.
Patent GB-2445917-A (GB)
Title: A bath tape
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2006-07-04
Abstract: A bath tape 1 comprises an elongated flexible waterproof member 2, with an adhesive layer 3, 4 provided on either side of the major surfaces of the waterproof member 2, to provide a seal between the edge of a bath and a wall. Preferably the layers of adhesive 3, 4 are selectively provided at the top and bottom regions of the major surfaces of the waterproof member 2. The adhesive layers may have removable cover strips 3A, 4A, to protect the adhesive layer3, 4 prior to use. The waterproof member may be made from plastics material such as a polymer that may be adapted to bond with tile cement. The adhesive may be butyl adhesive or may be made from bitumen. The member conforms to any irregularities in the wall shape and also accommodates some movement of the bath.