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Patent GB-2419825-A (GB)
Title: Exercise device
Inventor: MORRIS JOHN PETER
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 2004-11-06
Abstract: An exerciser on which a foot can be placed comprises a foot rest 3 on the upper side of the device and an arc element 7 on the lower side which in use would be in contact with the floor and will tilt with a rocking motion. A protrusion 9 on the arc element comprises a hub (Fig 3) assembly, including a spindle (11, fig 3) and a spring (12 fig 3), which facilitates a twisting movement of the arc element.
Patent GB-2420894-A (GB)
Title: Animated barcodes for mobile phone displays
Inventor: CULYER ROBERT
IPC: G06K7/14
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: Barcodes are animated on mobile phone displays in order to assist scanners that are edge triggered. A barcode is displayed on a mobile phone the barcode moves (linearly, shrinks/grows, rotates) so as to facilitate its being scanned.
Patent GB-2410373-A (GB)
Title: DRAM storage electrode having curved fins
Inventor: PARK BYUNG-JUN
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: The storage electrodes comprise upright curved fins 425 which are supported by an insulating structure 440. The curved fins are formed by patterning a series of conductive lines formed into a wave-shape when viewed from above.
Patent GB-2425077-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal separator and rotor therefor
Inventor: SAMWAYS ANDREW
IPC: B04B9/12
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: A rotor 10 for a centrifugal separator 12 for circulated engine lubricant is formed by end walls 44, 46 and radially outer and inner side walls 42, 52 that define a separation and containment region 82. The wall 52 is defined by a tubular tension member 50 that surrounds a rotation axis 30 and extends between and through the end walls to keep them in position. Mounted within first and second ends 72, 74 of the tubular tension member are a first-end closure plug 86 and second-end closure plug 88 respectively. The plug 88 has a passage 90 to admit liquid into the tubular member, but otherwise each plug is seated to inhibit passage of liquid from the member end. Each plug comprises a body component seated by interference fit and has an integral axially extending component 86', 88' that forms a mounting pin by which the rotor can be mounted within bearing parts 24, 28 of the housing. Any closure plug may be assembled from separate plug body and mounting pin component that is fixed or rotatable with respect to the body. The closure plugs may extend along the tubular member and be coupled to each other or be formed integrally as a unitary body. Alternatively, assembled plugs may share a common mounting pin component that extends between discrete plug bodies.
Patent GB-2414099-A (GB)
Title: Authorisation system
Inventor: WATKINS DANIEL ROBERT
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: Securely authorising an online transaction, e.g. involving a micro-payment, between a customer browser 206 and merchant server 210 involves a double redirection instruction. The initial transaction request is redirected via the customer web browser 206 to a service provider 208 arranged to authenticate the customer, from where the authenticated instruction is further redirected via the customer web browser 206 to a merchant site 260 to complete the transaction. Information identifying the merchant, merchandise, etc. is included in the redirection instruction, and may be encrypted or encoded e.g. using a hash function to prevent tampering. To authorise an authenticated instruction, a cookie containing transaction identification data may be returned to the merchant web server along with the authenticated instruction. Alternatively, the service provider may set a time limit after which the authenticated instruction will no longer be valid.
Patent GB-2415404-A (GB)
Title: Blade for a cutting tool
Inventor: MIVAL NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: B26D7/08
Filed: 2002-07-25
Abstract: A blade 7 for a cutting tool, has a tapered cutting portion 7a having opposed tapering cutting edges 7f,7g terminating at an apex 61 of the blade. The blade is configured such that: <SL> <LI>i) at least one of the tapering cutting edges 7f,7g has a cutting edge bevel defining an angle of substantially 40{ or less (A,fig.10); and/or <LI>ii) both opposed tapering cutting edges 7f,7g have a cutting edge bevel; and/or <LI>iii) at least one of the tapering cutting edges 7f,7g has a cutting edge bevel on upper and lower portions of the blade defining a double bevel(see figure 11). </SL> The blade 7 may be flat as shown in figure 9 or may be bent to a right angle such that the fixing portion 7b and cutting portion 7a are perpendicular to each other.
Patent GB-2427355-A (GB)
Title: Combination mattress
Inventor: LIAO HSIU-CHEN
IPC: A47C23/00
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A combination mattress 10 consists of a number of independent supports or barrels/cylinders 21-23 which are of different resiliencies so that the user can adjust the resilience of the mattress by re-positioning the barrels. The supports can be barrel-shaped or post-shaped and each has an internal recess. The shape of the recess varies between the supports giving them different resiliencies. The supports are arranged in a rectangular matrix to form the mattress and are held in this position by a fixing member 50 which locates into a positioning groove in the barrels. The barrels may be made of latex.
Patent GB-2436065-A (GB)
Title: Morcellating device with bipolar cutting electrodes applying pulsed voltage
Inventor: MARSHALL MARK GEORGE
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A device for morcellating tissue within a body cavity of a patient comprises a stationary tube (8) having a distal end portion (12), and a bipolar electrosurgical electrode assembly (13) located at the distal end of the tube. The electrosurgical electrode assembly (13) comprises first and second electrodes (14, 16) separated by an insulating member (15), the bipolar electrosurgical electrode assembly extending around the circumference of the distal edge of the tube (8). When a pulsed electrosurgical cutting voltage is applied to the electrode assembly (13) and relative movement is initiated between the tube (8) and the tissue, a core of severed tissue is formed within the tube such that it can be removed from the body cavity of the patient. Temperature sensors can be used to measure the temperature at the distal end of the tube (8), and to vary the duty cycle of the pulsed cutting voltage.
Patent GB-2437513-A (GB)
Title: Container with anti-shear interlocking lid
Inventor: ROSS PETER
IPC: A45C5/04
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A container 1 comprises a body 3 and a lid 5. The body comprises at least one upwardly projecting wall 7 with an upper portion 15 comprising a horizontal shoulder 19 and an upwardly projecting lip 21. The lid comprises a mating surface 25 that abuts the shoulder, a channel 27 that receives the upwardly projecting lip to provide an interengagement between the lid and the body, and a downwardly projecting flange 29 that lies beyond an inner surface 23 of the wall. The flange projects downwardly to a level below the horizontal shoulder. Preferably the channel 27 contains a gasket, and the container 1 is for storing electrical equipment and equipment racks.
Patent GB-2438021-A (GB)
Title: Knot tying and teaching device
Inventor: MILAN GUY DIMITRI
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2006-05-10
Abstract: A knot tying and teaching device includes a frame 1 and fingers 2 with apertures 9. Each aperture is uniquely identifiable relative to the side of the device from which said aperture is seen so that a rope 11 threaded through the apertures in accordance with a pre-determined scheme for a particular type of knot form that knot through the device. To remove a knot from the device, the fingers 2 are released from the frame 1 allowing each of the fingers 2 to be rotated around the hinges 5 relative to the frame 1 and independently of the other fingers thus enabling the size of the apertures between any two adjacent fingers or a finger adjacent to the frame to be increased allowing the knot to be removed from the fingers 2.
Patent GB-2423973-A (GB)
Title: Ball panel
Inventor: SCHAFF JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: B64C1/20
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ball panel for use in a load handling system such as air-craft cargo hold. The ball panel comprises a top skin (12) having at least one raised support (16). The ball panel also comprises a corrugation (30) and a bottom skin (50). The top skin is supported by the corrugation, which has a plurality of side walls (36), flanges (32) and folded ends (34). The raised support (16) can be an annular ring, having a ramp (20) between the top skin (13) and a ball transfer unit (500).
Patent GB-2427580-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacture of a fugitive pattern for investment casting
Inventor: MERTINS MICHAEL WAYNE
IPC: B29C33/00
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: A method of making a fugitive pattern assembly is described where a fugitive pattern 10 is attached to a surface area of a fugitive support member 40. The method further includes the steps of: determining a planar orientation of said surface area on said fugitive support member 40 and attaching said attaching surface 16l, 16r of said fugitive pattern 10 to said surface area. This occurs when said pattern attaching surface 16l, 16r has the same planar orientation as that of said surface area during the attachment process. The orientation of the surface 16l, 16r may be derived via a number of locators 20a, 20b, 20c by which the pattern 10 can be held and positioned by a robotic manipulator (figure 1, 30).
Patent GB-2439769-A (GB)
Title: Device for testing a transceiver architecture
Inventor: DUBOIS THIERRY
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: A device (fig.1) for testing a baseband part of a first transceiver (e.g. mobile phone) simulates the baseband of a second transceiver (e.g. base station). A device for testing a front-end part of a first transceiver simulates the baseband of the first transceiver and baseband and front-end of a second transceiver (fig.2). The test device comprises a control block for controlling the selected part of the first transceiver, transmitter means for generating signal data to be transmitted, receiver means for receiving data, a block for data splitting and/or combining, arranged for being in connection with said transmitter means and with said receiver means, for interacting with said control block, for bidirectional communication over a digital interface with said part of said first transceiver to be tested, and for splitting and/or combining said control data and said signal data.
Patent GB-2440716-A (GB)
Title: A cleaner head assembly for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: BERNARD SAMUEL DAVID
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: The invention provides a cleaner head assembly for a vacuum cleaner comprising a cleaner head body (10) pivotably attachable to a main body (102) of a vacuum cleaner (100) and a brush housing (110) pivotably mounted on the cleaner head body(10), the brush housing (110) having a suction opening (112) and a brush bar (26) mounted therein and a resilient member (105), wherein the resilient member (105) is provided to bias the brush housing (110) in a direction of pivoting so as to urge a rear portion of the brush housing (110) in an upward direction with respect to the cleaner head body (10). The arrangement allows the brush housing (110) to be doubly articulated with respect to the main body of the vacuum cleaner (100) whilst biased by the resilient member (105) in a direction of pivoting such that the rear portion of the brush housing (110) is urged in an upward direction with respect to the cleaner head body (10) so that the suction opening (112) remains in a horizontal plane.
Patent GB-2428292-A (GB)
Title: Method of screening reagents
Inventor: HINTERDORFER PETER
IPC: G01Q10/00
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A method of screening reagents (e.g. ligands) for binding to a particular target molecule comprises attaching the target molecule to the tip of a probe and scanning the surface of a sample containing at least one candidate reagent while oscillating said probe tip with a low mechanical Q factor (<20); using the extent of the downward displacement of said probe tip to control the height of the probe above the sample surface; and using the extent of the upward displacement of said probe tip to measure interactions between the target molecule and the candidate reagent. The tip displacement as a function of time may be used to determine the spatial location of recognition events by comparison to a predicted or recorded displacement pattern generated for the case when there is no recognition. Candidate reagents may be arranged in microtiter wells arrayed on a substrate. In this case, simultaneously recording both topographic images and the spatial location of interactions between the target molecule and the candidate reagents are recorded simultaneously such that recognition events are associated with specific wells.
Patent GB-2434403-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder lock reinforcement arrangements
Inventor: SPENCER STEPHEN
IPC: E05B17/20
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: A cylinder lock reinforcement device 202 comprising a plate having an open-ended cutaway portion 204 and a face defining an abutment portion laterally spaced therefrom. The open-ended cutaway portion 204 is operable to accommodate a portion of a cylinder lock 102, in use. Preferably a slot formed in the housing section 106 of the cylinder lock receives the portion 204 and any unauthorized pulling on the lock causes the plate to abuts the rear of a handle assembly 306. A post 308 extending from the assembly 306 can engage a formation 206 to prevent forced rotation of the lock. A door handle backing plate can be formed with a recess to receive the device 202 and securing means attaching the backing plate can extend through aperture 208 to resist rotation. Devices 202 can be used on both ends of the lock with a bolt extending between them.
Patent GB-2446175-A (GB)
Title: Updating secure data on a data storage unit
Inventor: BALINSKY HELEN
IPC: G06F21/77
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A method of updating a data entry stored on a data storage unit: the data entry including data elements that are unique to the data storage unit and the data entry; and the method comprising the steps of: generating at the data storage unit an update request, including the data entry, for transmission to an authority authorised to update the data entry; extracting at the authority the unique data elements from the update request, and verifying the authenticity of the data storage unit and data entry from the unique data elements, generating an updated data entry, including a further data element unique to the updated data entry and derived from the updated data, and transmitting the updated data entry to the data storage unit; and storing the updated data entry on the data storage unit. Applications include memory tags attached to equipment, on which identification or maintenance data may be recorded; or various forms of personal identity card containing data which may require updating over time, such as a driving licence, passport or identity card.
Patent GB-2431295-A (GB)
Title: Wire management device
Inventor: KENNEDY MATTHEW
IPC: H02G3/02
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a wire management device (1) for organizing a group of wires wherein each wire (5) is held separately so that placement, wire selection, and retrieval of individual wires is facilitated without disturbing other wires in the assembly; the invention can be used as part of a system of like devices, arranged sequentially, that prevents tangling of the wires and organizes them along a desired length without the use of conduit or supports, although the device can also be used in conjunction with a variety of support means (20). The invention is configurable to be fixable to panels or sheet material for applications in office systems and aerospace, and can be fashioned into an assembly to organize wire into compact spools (80). The invention is configurable as a strap that can be formed into a compact assembly when the two ends are fastened together to form a compact device for wire management, and can be attached around table legs, ducts, etc.
Patent GB-2435172-A (GB)
Title: Model-driven user interview
Inventor: YU JAY JIEBING
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: A framework is presented that can be used to create and execute software applications that include a user interview. The framework includes run-time engines and a data repository. The run-time engines include an interview driver. The data repository includes interview instructions and model information. The interview driver generates or modifies an instantiated data model by using the interview instructions and model information to obtain information from a user. The interview instructions include flow control information, prompts, and user interface (UI) information. The model information includes a meta-model, a data model, and an instantiated model. Once an instantiated model has been created, it can be used to generate an application-specific document, such as a tax form. Since the application is executed based on the contents of the repository, the application can be modified by changing the contents of the repository.
Patent GB-2438534-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle braking system with LED alphanumeric display
Inventor: CROWE TIMOTHY STEVEN
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A vehicle braking system includes a high intensity, bubble magnified, alphanumeric LED display 7C which displays a series of five singular numbers 1 2 3 4 5 according to the speed, acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle, or the character S when the vehicle is stationary. The speed and acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle may be sensed using magnetic wheel motion sensors, accelerator and brake pedal position sensors and a hand-brake plunger micro-switch.
Patent GB-2452478-A (GB)
Title: Motorised paint roller multi-use appliance
Inventor: SUNDARESAN ANUSHYA
IPC: B05C17/02
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: A motorised paint roller multi-use Appliance comprising roller spool, 2, (for stock sleeves, not shown), spinning on axle, 3a, of zigzag rod frame, 3, with handle/adaptor, 4, (optional pole - not shown) accommodating cordless, (/optional vibrator - not shown ), electric motor driver, 5, incorporating small gear, 6, driving large gear, 7, and long flexible helical spring coupling, 8, sleeved around frame, 3, which turns roller spool, <B>Uses and advantages:</B> 1. Powered roller saves time and labour on repetitive surfacing tasks. 2 Powered rotation controls even smoothing excess paint off roller after dips. 3. Controlled applying of paint, adhesives and smoothing newly hung wall paper. 4. Opens up a new dimension in paint patterns, effects and finishes. 5. Long reach powered cleaning of windows, walls and ceilings. 6 Car body cleaning and polishing. 7. Versatility includes novel rolling and vibrating therapeutic massage, promoting stem cell production.
Patent GB-2455144-A (GB)
Title: Voltage clamping and energy recovery circuits
Inventor: CRANE ALLAN DAVID
IPC: H02K29/00
Filed: 2007-12-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a circuit for use with a stator winding of a rotating or linear electrical machine. The stator winding will normally have a number of coils (SC1 - SC8, fig.1) which are linked, end to end, in a ring, by the same number of points of common coupling (PCC1 to PCC8, fig.1). The circuit of the invention includes an electronic commutator circuit having the same number of switching stages (here eight), each switching stage being connected between a respective one of the points of common coupling PCC1 to PCC8 and first and second main dc lines DC 1, DC2. Each switching stage include a first reverse blocking semiconductor power device GT01, GTO3 capable of being turned on and off by gate control having its cathode connected to the first main dc line DC 1, and a second reverse blocking semiconductor power device GTO2, GTO4 capable of being turned on and off by gate control having its anode connected to the second main dc line DC2. A voltage clamping circuit includes the same number of clamping stages (here eight), each clamping stage being connected between a respective one of the points of common coupling PCC1 to PCC8 and first and second auxiliary dc lines DC3, DC4. Each clamping stage includes a first diode D1, D3 having its cathode connected to the first auxiliary dc line DC3 and a second diode D2, D4 having its anode connected to the second auxiliary dc line DC4. The voltage clamping circuit also includes a first capacitor C1 connected between the first main dc line DC 1 and the first auxiliary dc line DC3 and a second capacitor C2 connected between the second main dc line DC2 and the second auxiliary dc line DC4, the first and second capacitors C1, C2 being common to the various clamping stages. An energy recovery circuit includes a dc to dc converter (i.e. switches GTO5, GTO6 and inductors L1 and L2) for selectively discharging the first and second capacitors C1, C2 to the first and second main dc lines DC1, DC2.
Patent GB-2441690-A (GB)
Title: Bone connector with pivotable joint
Inventor: SUCEC MATTHEW
IPC: A61B17/86
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for connecting bones and/or bone portions using a bone connector with a pivotable joint.
Patent GB-2456528-A (GB)
Title: Transition metal pyrrolidone carboxylic acids (PCA) as antioxidants in cosmetic preparations
Inventor: ISAACS ELLIOT
IPC: A61K8/49
Filed: 2008-01-16
Abstract: The invention provides the use of a transition metal salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA) as an antioxidant in cosmetic preparations. The transition metal salt of PCA may be copper PCA or manganese PCA. The preparation may further include stabilizing ingredients such as sodium metabisulphite, and other antioxidants such as vitamin C or superoxide dismutase. Cosmetic preparations comprising a transition metal salt of PCA as an antioxidant are described, along with methods for treating or preventing free radical damage to skin cells and treating or preventing hair loss comprising topical administration of a transition metal salt of PCA. The use of a transition metal salt of PCA as an antioxidant for the treatment or prevention of conditions associated with free radical damage is also described.
Patent GB-2460021-A (GB)
Title: Rotor blades for underwater turbines
Inventor: FLEMING ANGUS
IPC: F03B3/12
Filed: 2008-05-08
Abstract: A blade 14 for an underwater turbine has an inner void and a foam material 30, 32, located therein. The blade may comprise first and second skins between which the foam material extends. The foam material may substantially fill the inner void. Alternatively the foam material may only partially fill the void. In some arrangements, the foam material may extend only partially from the blade tip to the blade root to leave a space which may be divided into regions by one or more bulkheads, the regions having means for enabling them to be flooded or drained. In other arrangements, the foam material may be in the form of ribs separated by gaps.
Patent GB-2449755-A (GB)
Title: Play structures
Inventor: MCGOWAN SUSAN BEVERLEY CLIFT
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2008-05-27
Abstract: A kit of parts can be assembled to form an open-topped play structure. The kit of parts comprises a plurality of panels 10, at least one of which is formed with an opening 14 corresponding to a doorway or other form of entrance so that children can obtain access to the interior of the erected structure and the panels being provided with releasable fasteners to enable them to be assembled together to form the structure.