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Patent GB-2436309-A (GB)
Title: Forging machine having rollers between a support and a slide body of a die assembly
Inventor: CHANG YUN-TE
IPC: B21J13/03
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: A forging machine includes a support (2) having two sidewalls (22), and two track plates (23) attached respectively to the sidewalls (22). A slide body (50) of a die assembly (5) is mounted slidably inside the support (2) between the sidewalls (22). Two first rolling devices (3) are respectively mounted on the track plates (23) near the front (229) of the support (2) to contact the slide body (50). Two second rolling devices (4) are mounted respectively on the sidewalls (22) above the track plates (23) and near the rear (227) of the support (2) to contact the slide body (50). Due to the first and second rolling devices (3, 4) contacting the slide body (50) near the front and rear of the support (2), the slide body (50) can slide stably in the support (2) without positional deviation.
Patent GB-2429841-A (GB)
Title: Selective area deposition and devices formed therefrom
Inventor: HUNT ANDREW TYE
IPC: C23C16/04
Filed: 2006-09-01
Abstract: Patterned thin film layers (12) are applied to a substrate (10) surface by masking selective areas of a substrate surface, e.g., with a printed pattern (11) of a deposition inhibiting material such as an oil, and vapor-depositing thin film material. The masking material is subsequently removed.
Patent GB-2429481-A (GB)
Title: Expandable pipe joint with strengthening sleeve
Inventor: COSTA SCOTT
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A system for radially expanding and plastically deforming a first tubular 610 coupled to a second tubular 628 includes an expansion device and a sleeve 616 for maintaining portions of the tubulars in circumferential compression following expansion and plastic deformation. The system may include grooves 690 and/or ridges 692 for concentrating stresses within the joint. The tubulars may overlap. The axial spacing between the tubulars may be fixed.
Patent GB-2430800-A (GB)
Title: Camouflaged circuit structure
Inventor: CHOW LAP-WAI
IPC: H01L27/02
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: The spacing between the source/drain and gate electrodes of a non-operable MOSFET is set to a distance equal to a sidewall spacer to increase the similarity between non-operable and operable devices. The device structure inhibits attempts at reverse engineering.
Patent GB-2443697-A (GB)
Title: Floating water wheel with buoyant blades
Inventor: SIDDALL ROBERT JAMES
IPC: F03B7/00
Filed: 2006-11-10
Abstract: A floating waterwheel is made from very light weight materials such as foamed plastics so that it will float on the surface of a river, stream or sea. The wheel derives its buoyancy from the mass of water displaced by the submerged blades 1 and the submerged part of the reinforcing disks 2. The wheel is moored 7 from a bank, pier, vessel or cable across the river so that it will float in the current with its axle 3 horizontal and perpendicular to the direction of flow. All of the equipment 4 required to harvest the kinetic energy from the water, e.g. generator or hydraulic pump, is mounted on the central axle of the device.
Patent GB-2445766-A (GB)
Title: A predictive method to minimise check out queues in supermarkets
Inventor: BARRETT AURELIE SALLY
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: The use of Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) tags attached to shopping trolleys or baskets and RFID sensors at store entry and checkout counters can accurately predict checkout staffing requirements given the physical and personnel constraints of the store at the time, thus ensuring customer satisfaction is maximised. The same technology application can also be used together with sensors in the store to measure the flow of traffic in the store and the time spent in specific areas, which may include the number of customers waiting at each check out.
Patent GB-2447078-A (GB)
Title: A process for manufacturing frozen potato segments
Inventor: WILMOT KENNETH JOHN
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: A process for preparing par-fried and frozen potato products whereby the process consists of peeling, cutting the potato into segments, oil blanching the segments at a temperature of between 110{C and 150{C , preferably between 130{C and 140{C, for between 2 and 6 minutes, dipping the segments in water after the oil blanching stage followed by moderate temperature frying, preferably at 150{C to 175{C, and freezing.
Patent GB-2439421-A (GB)
Title: Slug barrier for a plant pot
Inventor: SHUTE JOHN SIDNEY
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: A device 2 for use in conjunction with a plant pot 20. The device includes an island portion 6 on which the plant pot can be placed or in which the plant pot is formed. The island portion is surrounded by a channel or moat 4 which is filled with a liquid 12 so as to prevent insects, slugs or snails gaining access to the island portion and damaging the plant. The liquid can be supplied directly to the island or can be water supplied to the plant pot that has passed through a filter. The island portion can also be supplied with drainage holes 8. The device and the plant pot can be formed as an integral unit.
Patent GB-2450088-A (GB)
Title: Optionally modified monosaccharides with imine/iminium or glycosidic amine/ammonium group for use in modifying the level of cytokines & in therapy
Inventor: SEED MICHAEL PETER
IPC: A61K31/7008
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: There is disclosed <SL> <LI>(i) a method of modifying the level of a cytokine and <LI>(ii) a method of testing for a modification in the level of a cytokine, </SL> which comprises contacting a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with a cell (in vivo, ex vivo or in vitro), wherein the compound comprises: ```at least one monosaccharide subunit comprising a directly bonded =NR or =NR2+ ```group, or a glycosidic -NR2, -NR3+, ```wherein R is H, a monosaccharide subunit or hydrocarbyl group ```or 2 or 3 R groups, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form a ```monosaccharide subunit or cyclic hydrocarbyl group; ```each hydrocarbyl group, which includes acyl, is optionally substituted and optionally ```includes one or more hetero atoms in its hydrocarbon skeleton; ```each monosaccharide subunit is optionally modified (as defined in the application) ```and optionally substituted, and polysaccharide, oligosaccharide, peptide and protein derivatives comprising such compounds, and mixtures thereof, subject to various provisos defined in claims 1, 7, 13, 19, 44 and 89. Such compounds also find application in the treatment and/or prevention of inflammation and autoimmune disorders. There is disclosed a method of modifying the level of VEGF (in vivo, ex vivo or in vitro) contacting a cell with the compound PHA (phyrohaemagglutinin), or a structurally similar protein.
Patent GB-2451132-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for taking odour samples
Inventor: DERUMEZ GEERT PHILIP
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: Apparatus for taking odour samples comprises a closed circuit 2a, 2b, 2c, a heating element 3 and a cooling element 4 for initiating and/or maintaining a circulation of gas in said closed circuit. The circulated gas takes along the odour from an odour source 5 to absorbing material 6 which absorbs the odour. The apparatus may allow odour analysis where the odour source cannot be taken to the odour detector, or the odour detector cannot be taken to the odour source.
Patent GB-2453516-A (GB)
Title: Improved hand stamp
Inventor: JOHNSON SARA
IPC: B41K1/24
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: A hand stamp 401 for use with a suitable stamp die 411 which is adapted to provide improved performance comprises a curved die-engaging surface 402 and curved edges 403, 404 raised above the die-engaging surface for contact with a substrate such that the mounting block can be contacted against the substrate in a rocking motion to provide an improved printing effect.
Patent GB-2442341-A (GB)
Title: Inflation adaptor for pneumatic suspension
Inventor: JACKSON MARTIN JAMES
IPC: B60G17/052
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A device 1 for inflating a vehicle air suspension comprises an adapter 3 which connects and seals to an air suspension. The device also includes a non-return valve 5 which connects to the adapter 3 to allow air to be pumped into the suspension, but resists air flow back from the suspension. The device allows manual inflation of a vehicle air suspension.
Patent GB-2458729-A (GB)
Title: Portable ground cover with apertures
Inventor: MISTRY VINA
IPC: E01C5/00
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: A portable ground cover, primarily for protecting grass, comprising at least one plate member 1, each with an array of apertures 5 to expose the ground underneath. The cover may be made of plastic or rubber and may be flexible. The face in contact with the ground may have a gridlike surface. The plate may be square or may have a curved shape, which may be a truncated sector which may have an apex angle of about 45 degrees. The plate may have a longitudinal tab parallel to the face of the plate which may be integral to the plate. There may be attachment system to join two plates together which may be in the form of protrusions and corresponding apertures, staples, latches or a tongue and groove system.
Patent GB-2452583-A (GB)
Title: Stool sample collection device
Inventor: MCCANCE NEIL MCBRIDE
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a stool sample collection device 1 comprising a platform 2 for supporting a stool sample and four bowl engaging portions 4 arranged around the platform to engage with the inside surface of a toilet bowl, above the water line, and support the platform within a toilet bowl, wherein the four bowl engaging portions 4 are arranged generally in the form of a rectangle having a length of 120 to 250 mm and a width, which is shorter than the length, of 110 to 150 mm, the platform 2 having a first edge 12 extending parallel to the length of the rectangle between two bowl engaging portions, wherein the first edge 12 is configured to leave a gap for the passage of urine between the first edge and a toilet bowl in use.
Patent GB-2448251-A (GB)
Title: Inorganic composite building panel
Inventor: RIGSBY JACK
IPC: C04B28/34
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: An integrated inorganic composite building panel includes a first exterior member, a second exterior member and a plurality of interior support members. The first and second exterior members are integrally attached to the interior support members.
Patent GB-2447189-A (GB)
Title: High organic matter products and related systems for restoring organic matter and nutrients in soil
Inventor: FEDKENHEUER ALVIN W
IPC: C05G3/60
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: This invention relates to high organic matter plant food products for agronomic uses. Also disclosed are combination products comprising the high organic matter plant food products, articles made from and incorporating same and methods of using same in agricultural operations for restoration and/or maintenance of organic matter values and/or nutrient values in soils, particularly certified organic farm soils.
Patent GB-2457967-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic multicarrier OFDM for shallow water communication
Inventor: DOMOKOS JOHN
IPC: H04B13/02
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: In an acoustic multicarrier Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex communication system for shallow water, leakage of the transmitted signal into adjacent frequency bins due to Doppler spread is minimised by inserting frequency-dependent guard bands between the carriers, each having a width B greater than the expected Doppler spread. Pilot signals are transmitted at frequencies Fp between channels of centre frequency FcN, and the spacings and centre frequencies are scaled with frequency (since Doppler spread increases with frequency). Phase and frequency differences between adjacent pilots are used to estimate and compensate for delay variation to give constant delay, and data signals are filtered by a Raised Root Cosine (RRC) filter.
Patent GB-2448461-A (GB)
Title: Valve in particular radiator valve and use of a valve of this type
Inventor: SORENSEN SOREN HOLM
IPC: F24H9/13
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A valve (1) is provided, in particular a radiator valve, with a valve housing (2), which has a first channel (3), a second channel (4) and a path in between with a valve seat (5), and with a valve element (11) which is movable in the direction of the valve seat (5) and in an opposite direction and is held in an actuating housing (10) which is connected to the valve housing (2), wherein the first channel (3) is connected to a side of the valve seat (5) which faces away from the valve element. It would be desirable to be able to eliminate installation errors in a simple manner. For this purpose, it is provided that an insert (7) is arranged in the valve housing (2), said insert interrupting the path and having an auxiliary valve seat (20), the side of which facing the valve element (11) is connected to a first space (21) which is connected to the first channel (3) through the valve seat (5), and the side of which facing away from the valve element (11) is connected to a second space (22) which is connected to the second channel (4).
Patent GB-2453030-A (GB)
Title: A finishing medium used containing a devitrified material
Inventor: HARRISON PHILIP JAMES
IPC: B24D3/00
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: An abrasive finishing medium used in a finishing apparatus, such as a vibratory mill for deburring articles, which is formed such that it contains a devitrified material which may be a partially recrystallised silica glass material. The devitrified material may form between 1% and 100% of the finishing medium. The medium may have a longest dimension of between 5 and 80mm. The medium may be formed from recycled amorphous silica glass which is crushed, graded, placed in a mould and subjected to heat treatment. The heat treatment may comprise heating to between 700 and 1100{C. The medium may be shaped by processing in a mould, or by cutting after heat treatment. The elements may be cones, spheres, cuboids, ellipsoids, prisms, tetrahedra, pyramids or polyhedral. The processing may form voids in the glass, which may be at the surface following cutting providing sharp edges. Methods of forming and methods of use in finishing articles are disclsoed
Patent GB-2452854-A (GB)
Title: A prism sheet for a backlight of a LCD apparatus, having prisms of different vertex heights and angles
Inventor: TANAKA SAKAE
IPC: G02B5/04
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A prism sheet, applied in a backlight of a liquid crystal display apparatus, comprises a plurality of different prisms having a light deflection function. The prisms further comprise first isosceles triangular prisms 13 of a first vertex angle ranging from 60 degrees to 70 degrees, or from 50 to 55 degrees in an alternate arrangement. Second isosceles triangular prisms 16 of a second vertex angle ranging from 80 degrees to 110 degrees, and the first and second isosceles triangular prisms are installed alternately. The first vertex angle is divided into two divided angles, and an absolute value of difference of the two divided angles is zero degrees, or between 15 to 30 degrees in the alternate arrangement. The second isosceles triangular prisms have lower vertex height than the first isosceles triangular prisms. An anisotropic diffusion function may be implemented on the backside of a surface of the prism sheet.
Patent GB-2449817-A (GB)
Title: Phosphor electroluminescent devices
Inventor: WITHNALL ROB
IPC: H05B33/14
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: There is disclosed an electroluminescent device (200; 300; 400; 500) in which a phosphor (6) is deposited in gaps (3) between electrodes (2a, 2b). The deposition of phosphor on top of the electrodes is minimised as phosphor on top of the centre of an electrode will not experience a significant electrical field and thus will not usefully emit light. Some embodiments improve the efficiency with which phosphor is utilised during manufacture. In some embodiments (400; 500) the electrodes and phosphor may be on opposite sides of a substrate (1). In some embodiments (100), the phosphor has a sufficiently high dielectric strength that a dielectric layer between the phosphor and the electrodes is not required.
Patent GB-2464154-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for laying a bitumen joint
Inventor: MACKNESS DOUGLAS RONALD
IPC: E01C19/46
Filed: 2008-10-09
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a housing 2 supported for movement on at least two wheels 3A,3B,3C,3D a cauldron 4 and associated heater 5 for heating bitumen in the housing, a bitumen delivery nozzle 12 with a flow control valve 11 connected to the bottom of the cauldron and a positioning system 15 that supports the nozzle relative to the housing in variable positions. The heater is preferably a gas heater. A hot gas nozzle 16 may be provided with which hot gas can be applied to the bitumen delivery nozzle to melt any solidified bitumen. The positioning system may comprise a hydraulic rain. A delivery chamber 8 with a lid 8A may be provided above the cauldron with a removable hatch 9 separating the chamber from the cauldron. A safety rail may be provided around the apparatus. The housing preferably has four wheels and may be adapted to engage a truck/loader.
Patent GB-2456063-A (GB)
Title: Optical scanning analyser for single molecule detection
Inventor: LIVINGSTONE RICHARD A
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: A single molecule analyser 100, and method of use to analyse samples, either for single molecules or for molecular complexes, comprises an electromagnetic radiation source 110 for providing radiation to a sample container 170, a system for directing the radiation to an interrogation space in the sample in the container, a translating system 120-124 for translating the interrogation space through at least a portion of the sample, thereby forming a movable interrogation space, and a detector 180 for detecting radiation emitted from a single molecule in the interrogation space if the molecule is present. The single molecule analyser is useful for diagnostics because the analyzer detects single molecules with zero carryover between samples. The sample container may be a microtiter plate. The emitted radiation may be fluorescence. The interrogation space may be scanned in a linear or non-linear path through the sample.
Patent GB-2452660-A (GB)
Title: A monitoring system
Inventor: GALLAND BEAUFORT
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A system (10) for monitoring physiological parameters of a user. The system (10) includes a sensor unit. The sensor unit includes a sensor for sensing physiological information for at least one physiological parameter of the user, and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting a first signal containing the sensed information. The system (10) also includes a portable unit (12). The portable unit (12) includes a portable unit controller, a memory for storing preprogrammed information, a receiver for receiving, under the control of the controller, the first signal into memory as sensed physiological data; and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting, under the control of the controller, a second signal containing the preprogrammed information. The system (10) further includes a user output device (14) including a second receiver for receiving the second signal and a converter for converting the second signal into an output that is audible to the user.
Patent GB-2453490-A (GB)
Title: A cladding system
Inventor: GALLAGHER SEAMUS
IPC: E04F13/06
Filed: 2007-07-05
Abstract: A cladding system for cladding a structure (5) comprises panels (2) formed for extending across a surface and template guides removably locatable on the surface for sizing the panels (2) on site. The template guides are removably locatable on the surface for marking to define an outline of the surface for cutting the panels to the outline on site. The template guides have provision to permit a degree of flexibility allowing a single panel (2) to be cut on site to the outline defined by markings on the template guide to suit any one of a large number of structures of varying dimensions. Means for sealing the gap between contiguous edges of two adjacent panels (2) is provided. Jointing means is provided for jointing two panels (2) meeting on a planar surface of the masonry. Corbelling means for cladding a corbelled structure is provided.
Patent GB-2459022-A (GB)
Title: Translating a parallel application program for execution on a general purpose computer.
Inventor: GROVER VINOD
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2009-04-02
Abstract: A computer system for translating a program (333) written using a parallel programming model to one (360) for execution on a general purpose computer comprises a processor, a memory and a translation program. The translator is configured to receive the parallel program (300) and initialises a partition (361). The translator program partitions the code (310) by examining each program statement (334) and adds it to the current partition when it is not a synchronisation barrier instruction of control flow construct (335). If such an instruction is identified the current partition is stored and a new partition created. (362) The program continues to inspect all program statements until all program statements in the first program have been examined. Preferably, the first application program is one written for a multi-core graphics processing unit and may be a CUDA application program. When the translator program identifies a synchronisation barrier instruction it inserts a loop thread around the partition to maintain synchronisation.
Patent GB-2469837-A (GB)
Title: Elongate composite article comprising a lignocellulose material
Inventor: CROMPTON PAUL
IPC: C08J5/04
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: An elongate composite article 1 has two major surfaces 2a, 2b, the article has a composition comprising a mixture of polymer, lignocellulosic material and a plurality of inorganic fibres. The polymer accounts for at least 45 wt% of the mixture. Preferably, the polymer is high density polyethylene, the lignocellulosic material may be wood and the inorganic fibres can be glass fibres. In another aspect, the composition comprises a mixture of polymer, lignocellulosic material and a plurality of inorganic fibres and up to 5 wt% of additives, the inorganic fibres are glass fibres accounting for 50-55 wt% of the mixture. In a third aspect, a composite article in the form of a post (8, Fig.3) comprises an elongate member having a first longitudinally extending side provided with a first longitudinally extending recess for receiving a portion of a panel, the recess extending into the elongate member, from the first side, at an acute angle. A barrier or fence is also claimed comprising at least one composite article and one or more posts. A method of manufacturing composite articles is also claimed.
Patent GB-2471725-A (GB)
Title: A mask and snorkel apparatus where an air passage forms part of the mask surround
Inventor: NEWHOUSE WILLIAM JAMES FREDERICK
IPC: B63C11/16
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: A snorkelling apparatus comprises a face mask 1 which has a transparent window portion 2 which covers the user's eyes, a mouthpiece 3, and an air passage 4 extending from said mouthpiece to a point above the wearer's head when in use. The air passage extends around at least one side of the window portion of the face mask. The window portion may have a surrounding frame 5, at least part of which is hollow and forms part of said air passage. The air passage may be on both sides of the face mask and may surround the transparent window, extending up to a portion 6 above the user's head.