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Patent GB-2408286-A (GB)
Title: Bracket for ladder safety rope
Inventor: STAMP LEONARD JOHN
IPC: E06C7/18
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A ladder for use by the emergency services comprises a pair of elongate stiles 11, a plurality of rungs 12 extending between the stiles 11 at respective locations deposed longitudinally of the ladder, and a pair of elongate members 13 fitted to rungs 12 disposed at respective opposite ends of the ladder. Each member 13 comprises a longitudinally extending channel in which a respective rung 12 of the ladder is received, the channels of the two members 13 being directed towards each other in respective directions facing longitudinally of the ladder. In use, a safety rope is be attached to the members 13, such that if a person on the ladder should fall, the fall is arrested by the rope. The force of the fall is applied to the rungs at the top and bottom of the ladder via the members 13, which serve to spread the load on the rungs as act to well as strengthen the rungs.
Patent GB-2410339-A (GB)
Title: Three lens arrays optical system, light source and projection display
Inventor: BOURHILL GRANT
IPC: G02B5/30
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: An optical system comprises a first array (33) of polarisation sensitive lenses and a second array (37) of polarisation sensitive lenses. The lenses of the first array act as converging lenses for one polarisation but have substantially no effect on another orthogonal polarisation. Conversely, the lenses of the second array (37) act as converging lenses for the other polarisation but have substantially no effect of the first polarisation. A third array (44) of lenses is located at or adjacent the focal plane (36) of the lens arrays (33, 37). The first and second lens arrays (33, 37) may be offset laterally from each other by half the lens pitch so that spots of S-polarised light are interspersed with spots of P-polarised light at a patterned retarder (38). The patterned retarder (38) changes at least one of the polarisations so that light exits the retarder with a substantially single uniform polarisation.
Patent GB-2401710-A (GB)
Title: Thermochromatic warning device for door.
Inventor: SALVAGE RICHARD
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A thermal warning device for a door comprises a thermochromic indicator adapted to display a warning when the temperature at the surface of the door exceed a predetermined level indicative of fire. The thermochromic indicator warns of the presence of fire by changing colour and/or by displaying a warning message or symbol. The thermochormic layer may be formed using a thermochromatic ink, in particular a luminescent thermochromatic ink. A thermal link, e.g. a metal pin, may be provided to transmit heat to the thermochromic indicator from the side of the door opposite to the side to which the device is fixed. The device may include two thermochromic indicators adapted to be fixed to either side of door and connected by a deformable thermally conductive strip which can be bent around the edge of the door.
Patent GB-2413077-A (GB)
Title: Anti-microbial composition comprising 8-hydroxyquinoline, or derivative thereof, a polyethoxylated wetting agent and a water miscible vehicle
Inventor: JEMMETT ALAN EDWIN
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A metal-chelating composition comprises an 8-hydroxyquinoline compound (or derivatised form thereof which retains metal-chelating properties), a wetting agent selected from an alcohol ethoxylate, a polyoxyethylene ether and a polyoxyethylene sorbate, together with a water miscible vehicle, with the proviso that the wetting agent is not an alkylphenol ethoxylate. The wetting agent is preferably Synprol (RTM) 91, Tween (RTM) 20 or particularly Atlas (RTM) G4829 Pharma ("Laureth-9"). The water miscible vehicle is preferably a polyol solvent, such as ethylene glycol or propylene glycol. It is thus possible to achieve stable cold solutions (ie dissolution without the application of heat) which offer inhibiting effects upon susceptible micro-organisms, such as bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). By chelating metals other than sodium and potassium, the compositions chelate the various metals required by micro-organisms for metabolism. The micro-organisms are thus eliminated by starvation rather than by direct attack and no mutation is found.
Patent GB-2401496-A (GB)
Title: Conversion circuit for a DC brushless motor
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: H02P7/18
Filed: 1999-12-17
Abstract: A brushless DC motor being driven by an AC supply, the brushless DC motor includes a conversion circuit 54. The circuit comprises a rectifier 541 for rectifying the AC power supply; a voltage- dropping element 542, such as a transformer or at least one resistor, that drops the voltage of the AC power supply; a filter element 543, such as at least 1 capacitor, for filtering/regulating the voltage waveform of the AC power supply to provide a stable DC power supply for driving the brushless DC motor.
Patent GB-2400560-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing prophylaxis for tuberculosis in hiv positive individuals
Inventor: MODI RAJIV INDRAVADAN
IPC: A61P31/06
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: Present invention relates to the method providing prophylaxis for tuberculosis in HIV positive individuals. According to present invention, vaccine made from Mycobacterium w (Mw) is found to be useful in providing prophylaxis against tuberculosis in HIV positive individuals.
Patent GB-2407112-A (GB)
Title: Illuminatable hand-held traffic sign
Inventor: DONNELLY MICHAEL
IPC: G08B5/00
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: The traffic sign, primarily for use at school crossings and the like as a 'lollipop stick' sign, comprises a display 20 for displaying a message, an illumination system for illuminating the message, a power supply 40 for the illumination system and a carrying element 30 attached to the display. The carrying element is preferably a pole with the display mounted at one end and the pole may be collapsible and/or illuminatable. The display preferably includes a transparent or translucent facia element and may display a flashing message 22, the speed of which may be varied. The display may have an illuminated border 24, the intensity of which may be variable, and a switch 32 for controlling the illumination of the sign may be provided on the carrying element. The power supply preferably comprises a rechargeable battery, preferably provided on or in the carrying element with the wiring etc. within an internal bore. A connection for connecting the rechargeable battery to a charger 60 is preferably located at the end of the carrying element remote from the display and may comprise male or female connectors. The carrying element preferably has a constant diameter along its length and the display is preferably double-sided.
Patent GB-2421109-A (GB)
Title: A panel for a display system or exhibition stand
Inventor: WICK ANDY
IPC: E04C2/36
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: A panel 2 for a display system and/or exhibition stand comprises a panel component 4 which includes a spacer structure 8, a pair of outer layers of facing material 10 bonded to opposite sides of the spacer structure 8, a reinforcing element 12 between the outer layers 10 and an attachment element 6 secured to the reinforcing element 12. The panel 2 preferably comprises a cellular or honeycomb structure and may either be rigid or flexible. If flexible the panel 2 preferably includes a plurality of channels 18 wherein at least one of the channels 18 includes an elongate slit 20 extending along the length of the channel. The reinforcing element 12 may be a solid which may be wood based, metallic or an expanded plastics material and the attachment element 6 is preferably a U-shaped or C-shaped clip for attachment to a frame or pole, or can alternatively be a hinge. The panel 2 can be manufactured by forming a spacer structure (108, figs 6a-d), bonding a sheet of material (110, figs 6a-d) to the spacer structure (108, figs 6a-d), forming a recess (115, figs 6a-d) at least partially through the spacer structure (108, figs 6a-d), disposing a reinforcing element (112, figs 6a-d) in the recess (115, figs 6a-d), folding the spacer structure (108, figs 6a-d) about the reinforcing element (112, figs 6a-d) and securing an attachment element (106, figs 6a-d) to the reinforcing element (112, figs 6a-d).
Patent GB-2422920-A (GB)
Title: System and method for manufacturing a customised product
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM ALLAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A method of manufacturing customised products comprises automating a process relating to capturing customer requirements, validating customer requirements, generating a component list to manufacture a customised product according to the customer requirements, implementing hardware and/or software requirements relating to the captured customer requirements and manufacturing customised products. In particular, a method of manufacturing a customised product comprises receiving a customer's requirements electronically in a computerised component list format eg XML, employed by a manufacturer; and automating a process to enable a customised product to be manufactured based on the generated list of components. Advantageously, this removes delay in the processing of orders for customised products and reduces subjectivity and human error in capturing and fulfilling customer requirements.
Patent GB-2412787-A (GB)
Title: Dual metal schottky diode
Inventor: IRWIN RICHARD B
IPC: H01L29/80
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is a Schottky diode 22 having a semiconductor substrate 3, a first metal 24, a barrier layer 26, and second metal 28. Another embodiment of the invention is a method of manufacturing a Schottky diode 22 that includes providing a semiconductor substrate 3, forming a barrier layer 26 over the semiconductor substrate 3, forming a first metal layer 23 over the semiconductor substrate 3, annealing the semiconductor substrate 3 to form areas 24 of reacted first metal and areas 23 of un-reacted first metal, and removing selected areas 23 of the un-reacted first metal. The method further includes forming a second metal layer 30 over the semiconductor substrate 3 and annealing the semiconductor substrate 3 to form areas 28 of reacted second metal and areas 30 of un-reacted second metal.
Patent GB-2416602-A (GB)
Title: System and method of controlling an operating process in a vehicle.
Inventor: FISLAGE MARKUS
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: System and method of controlling an operating process in a vehicle which has a plurality of control units 1, 2, 3; each of which are connected to a communication bus 4 such as serial bus of a CAN system; and a central data management unit 5 including a permanent memory store 6 which is in communication with the said controllers via the bus. Preferably the data management unit is capable of communicating specific data and/or protocols to respective controllers, thus removing the necessity of each controller having their own permanent memory store. The permanent memory of the said data unit is preferably divided up giving each controller a virtual address space 11, 12, 13.
Patent GB-2415715-A (GB)
Title: Edge accessory for use with roofing elements
Inventor: GALLAGHER CAHAL
IPC: E04D13/155
Filed: 2002-01-07
Abstract: An accessory (40) for roofing elements (32) comprising: an elongate substantially planar member (2) having: (i) a roofing member seating portion (3) in which one or more roofing elements may be seated and (ii) a roofing element engaging portion (10) for said one or more roofing elements extending upwardly therefrom. The engaging portion has (a) an upstanding portion (11) formed by a first end of the planar member and arranged substantially perpendicular to the planar member the upstanding portion having preformed therein at least two drainage holes 41 for allowing rainwater to pass from the seating portion to the exterior of the accessory and (b) a top portion (12) on the upstanding portion formed by a first end of the planar member and arranged to project over the planar member. The roofing element engaging portion (10) may be arranged together with the roofing member seating portion (3) so as to receive and engage with said one or more roofing elements (32).
Patent GB-2425268-A (GB)
Title: Game machine
Inventor: OKUAKI MASATO
IPC: A63F13/27
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: A game machine (1) enabling the upper surface side of a casing to be sufficiently utilized as a decorative space, comprising the casing (5), a framework (11) installed to be extended from the upper surface of the casing (5) in the diagonal upper direction, a screen (12) mounted on the surface of the framework (11), and a projector (23) projecting a specified image toward the screen (12). The screen (12) is installed so as to be projected from the casing (5) in the forward diagonal upper direction, and the projector (23) is installed at the front lower part of the casing (5) with its projecting direction facing upward.
Patent GB-2429746-A (GB)
Title: Emergency exit device
Inventor: WILKES ANDREW JOHN
IPC: E05B65/10
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: An emergency exit device suitable for opening a door comprises a casing 1, a latch operating member 4 rotatably mounted in the casing for moving a latch from a latched to an unlatched position and a manually operated actuating member 2 accessible from the outside of the casing. The device is able to be arranged in a first condition in which movement of the actuating member 2 in a given direction causes rotation of the latch operating member 4 in a first direction (when a lug 18 engages in slot 14) and is also able to be arranged in a second condition in which movement of the actuating member 2 in the given direction causes rotation of the latch operating member (4) in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction (when lug 18 engages in slot 15).
Patent GB-2430493-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for measuring multiphase flow in a pipeline
Inventor: XIE CHENG-GANG
IPC: G01N23/12
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A method for measuring multiphase (oil, gas, water) flow properties in a pipeline comprises passing the multiphase fluid through a venturi section of a pipeline, measuring attenuation and phase shift of microwave radiation passing through a cross-section of the pipeline using one or more microwave transmitter-receiver pairs, measuring gamma radiation from a source passing through the same cross-section of pipeline, measuring pressure of the multiphase fluid flow, and processing the measurements to determine flow properties of the multiphase mixture. The microwave and radiation measurements are used to calculate permittivity and conductivity of the mixture and fluid density, respectively. Further microwave sensors in the venturi section may also be used to calculate fluid flow rate.
Patent GB-2419617-A (GB)
Title: Drill insert with diamond particle contiguity less than 15%
Inventor: LOCKWOOD GREGORY T
IPC: E21B10/46
Filed: 2005-10-10
Abstract: An insert for a drill bit that includes diamond particles disposed in a matrix material, wherein the diamond particles have a contiguity of 15% or less is disclosed. A method of forming a diamond-impregnated cutting structure, that includes loading a plurality of substantially uniformly coated diamond particles into a mold cavity, pre-compacting the substantially uniformly coated diamond particles using a cold-press cycle, and heating the compacted, substantially uniformly coated diamond particles with a matrix material to form the diamond impregnated cutting structure is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2417383-A (GB)
Title: Utility document lid for imaging devices
Inventor: CHEUNG NIGEL M-F
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A lid 104 for an imaging device is disclosed. The lid comprises a a first side and a second side. The first side of the lid is adapted to retain an object to be imaged proximate to an imaging plate of the imaging device. At least one storage compartment 210, 214 is disposed on the second side of the lid and the compartments have one or more covers 208, 217 to enclose them and retain the contents.
Patent GB-2428162-A (GB)
Title: Switching between a USB connected internet phone and external speakers
Inventor: CHANG CHAO-HAN
IPC: H04M1/253
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: An internet phone with a speaker plug (10, 10a) includes: a mini-speaker (11), a microphone (12), a USB plug (30), a USB audio chip (20), a wire and a switch (80), wherein the USB audio chip (20) electrically connects the microphone (12) and the USB plug (30); the USB plug (30) is adapted for connection to a USB port of an external computer (90); and the speaker plug (40) is for connection to an external speaker (50). The switch (80) is used for internet phone (10, 10a) providing two states, the first state being to electrically connect the mini-speaker (11) with the USB plug (30) but not with the speaker plug (40), the second state being to electrically connect the USB plug (30) with the speaker plug (40) but not with the mini-speaker (11).
Patent GB-2425872-A (GB)
Title: Flexible loyalty points management for gaming machines
Inventor: KAMINKOW JOSEPH E
IPC: G06Q20/34
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A disclosed a gaming machine includes an input mechanism with a non-physical contact data interface. The non-physical contact data interface is capable of reading loyalty program data from a loyalty program instrument without contact between the loyalty program instrument and the non-physical contact data interface. The input mechanism with the non-physical contact data interface is a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag reader. The loyalty program instrument a RFID tag embedded in the substrate and/or a RFID tag printed on the substrate in combination with one or more of the following: a 1-D bar-code printed on the substrate, a 2-D bar-code printed on the substrate, a symbol printed on the substrate, alpha-numeric character printed on the substrate. The loyalty program instrument may be used to store an index to a record in a database or a portable data file.
Patent GB-2442530-A (GB)
Title: Food storage container with pressurised compartment
Inventor: HARDY COLIN WALLACE
IPC: B65D6/00
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: A storage container for food products comprises a receptacle 10 having a bottom wall 11 and upstanding side walls 12, 13, 14, 15. A removable partition member 19, having an open rectangular frame 20 and a flexible membrane 21, sealingly divides the interior of the receptacle 10 into an upper compartment 24 and a lower compartment 25. A lockable closure 16 is provided for sealingly engaging the rim of the receptacle 10, the closure 16 being provided with a pump 22 for pressurising the upper compartment 24. In use, products to be stored are placed in the lower compartment 25 whereupon the pump 23 is actuated to increase the air pressure inside the upper compartment 24, thereby causing the membrane 21 to deform into the lower compartment 25 against the product placed therein. A one-way valve 23 in the bottom wall 11 allows air to escape from the lower compartment 25 as the volume thereof is decreased by the deformation of the membrane 21. The deformed membrane 21 serves to hold the product in place and the volume of air surrounding the product is minimised so that the deterioration thereof is hindered.
Patent GB-2432728-A (GB)
Title: Rotor cooling for a dynamo electric machine
Inventor: HOWARD DARREN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H02K1/32
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: A rotor for a dynamo electric machine comprises a rotor body 12 defining a plurality of poles in the form of limbs 16 around which windings 18 are provided, and a wedge arrangement 20 spanning the space 42 between adjacent limbs 16 and serving to secure the windings 18 in position, and a discharge passage 44 for delivering coolant to the said space. Ducts 40 may be formed under each space by aligned apertures in the laminations, the duct being supplied via passages 52 from annulus 50 formed in an end lamination, the annulus being supplied via bores 54comrnunicating with a central oil distribution bore. Alternatively, ducts 40 may be replaced by centrally disposed laminations 60 which communicate directly with the space 42 via grooves 44 which receive oil from recess 66 supplied from bore 54 surrounded by slot 68. The oil leaves the spaces 42 at the ends of the rotor.
Patent GB-2438477-A (GB)
Title: Portable electronic device having plural touchpad modes and keypad press mode of operation
Inventor: LI KAI-WU
IPC: H04M1/72469
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: An operating method and apparatus are applied to a portable electronic device for performing at least one touch operating mode and a press operating mode. In this method, the portable electronic device is first determines whether the touch keypad is touched or not. Then, it is determined whether the metal dome is pressed or not. If the metal dome under the touch keypad is pressed, the press operating mode is entered. Otherwise, one of the touch operating modes is entered and a touch locus of user touching is continuously monitored. Plural embodiments are disclosed for determining which of the touch modes or press mode is currently being used by the user of the portable electronic device, which could be a smart phone. The touch modes could be touchpad, mouse mode, or handwriting modes. The metal dome could be replaced by another resilient pressure detecting means.
Patent GB-2446884-A (GB)
Title: Screen printing machine
Inventor: MONCAVAGE CHARLES
IPC: B41F15/12
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A screen printing machine and method, the screen printing machine comprising: a print head 111 which is operable to drive a material through apertures in a printing screen 109 and deposit the material onto a workpiece; an imaging unit which comprises a vision camera (123) for imaging the printing screen and the workpiece and a positioning mechanism 125 which is operable to position the vision camera in an X-Y plane between the printing screen and the workpiece; and an end effector 141 which is operable to perform an operation on the workpiece and is coupled to the vision camera, such as to be moved commonly therewith by the positioning mechanism; wherein the screen printing machine is operable in one of a first mode in which only the print head is operated to print material deposits on the workpiece, and a second mode in which the print head is operated to print material deposits on the workpiece and the end effector is actuated to perform an operation on the workpiece at defined positions.
Patent GB-2448467-A (GB)
Title: Insulating panel
Inventor: TAYLOR COLIN WILLIAM
IPC: B32B27/12
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: A planar laminated insulating panel (1), particularly suitable for use externally in the insulation of a building structure such as static caravans, park homes or mobile homes, includes a layer of aerogel fibre composite material (2), sandwiched between first and second layers (4,6) of a relatively flexible, in isolation, protective 10 plastic sheet material, by bonding with an adhesive(8,9). The laminated insulating panel (1) has sufficient rigidity in use so as to be self supporting. The panels may be bonded to a wall (10) by means of adhesive portions 12 leaving an air gap 14. T section edging strips may provide edging seals between panels.
Patent GB-2449258-A (GB)
Title: A backpack attached to a soft toy.
Inventor: O'NEILL SUZI
IPC: A45F3/04
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A back pack 2 attached to a soft toy 1 contains a log book (8, fig D) in the form of a loose leaf folder in which a child may record events. A pocket in the back pack (6, Fig C) contains an identity card. The soft toy has large feet to maintain it in a standing position The purchase of the product may be registered on an associated website, and should the toy be lost instructions are included to allow the return of the toy to its owner. The website may also include information on the product. Story books relating to the character may also be provided. The packaging 10 for the toy may be used as a book case for the log book.