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Patent GB-2379393-A (GB)
Title: Tracheostomy tube obdurator
Inventor: TURNBALL CHRISTOPHER STRATTON
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: A tracheostomy tube obdurator 2 has a straight handle 20 of a rigid plastics material moulded onto a curved midsection 21. The midsection comprises an outer shaft 29 of a polyurethane and an inner rigid metal tube 28. The outer shaft 29 continues forwardly beyond the end of the metal tube 28 to provide a flexible, tapering patient end tip 22. When inserted in a tracheostomy tube 1, the handle 20 protrudes from the machine end 13, the midsection 21 retains the tube in the desired curvature for insertion in the patient, and the patient end provides a flexible tip 22 that protrudes by about three times the external diameter of the tube.
Patent GB-2392054-A (GB)
Title: Capacity analysis for spread spectrum radio communication systems using a stochastic knapsack on the umts air interface
Inventor: JABER MONA TAREK
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A stochastic knapsack is employed in a method of analysing a capacity of a spread-spectrum radio communication system offering at least two different services to users. An object size for each offered service is dependent upon a transmission power of a signal transmitted by or to a user of the service concerned, for example an energy per user bit over spectral noise density of the signal. This enables the knapsack to take into account different quality of service requirements, even when the services are of different types (e.g. circuit-switched and packet-switched) or at different bit rates).
Patent GB-2376530-A (GB)
Title: Downhole flow meter
Inventor: RAMAKRISHNAN TERIZHANDUR S
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: This invention comprises the use of a variable orifice valve (16) as a flow controller and flow meter. Pressure measurements are taken upstream and downstream of the variable orifice valve (16) by way of a differential pressure measurement mechanism (18). The differential pressure measurement mechanism (18) may comprise two separate absolute pressure measurement devices (23) or a single differential pressure measurement device. Flow rate through the valve (16) is determined from the pressure drop across the valve (16). In wellbores having multiple zones (90), a variable orifice valve (16) together with a differential pressure measurement mechanism (23) may be deployed for each zone (90). The flow rate through each of the zones (90) and at the surface can then be monitored and controlled.
Patent GB-2377888-A (GB)
Title: Sustained release pharmaceutical composition containing glipizide and method for producing same
Inventor: GIDWANI SURESH KUMAR
IPC: A61K31/4965
Filed: 2001-05-14
Abstract: A monolithic sustained release composition of glipizide for patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus that exhibits a breakdown after ingestion by a patient in conformity with a zero-order kinetic. A composition of a glipizide and a hydrocolloid forming agent and optimally other auxiliary excipients for the sustained release of glipizide. Hydrophilic material may comprise at least 50 % by weight of the composition. A process for producing the composition, which includes the steps of granulating glipizide, a hydrophilic material and a diluent, drying the granulated product and lubricating the product with a flow regulating agent and lubricant.
Patent GB-2395108-A (GB)
Title: Washing and sterilising device
Inventor: PAL SHIPRA
IPC: B08B9/22
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: A washing and sterilising device comprising a container adapted to receive items to be washed and sterilised and a fluid, a transducer adapted to vibrate the fluid and an Ultra Violet light emmitting means adapted to shed UV light on the contents of the container.
Patent GB-2397690-A (GB)
Title: AC tunnelion guide for a mass spectrometer
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: A mass spectrometer comprising: an ion source (1, figure 4); an input vacuum chamber (18) containing at least one ion guide (15) comprising a plurality of electrodes having aligned apertures, preferably circular and of the same size; and a mass analyser disposed in a vacuum chamber (20) located downstream of the ion guide (15). The ion guide comprises at least two interleaved comb structures, each comb formed of a longitudinally extending member having a plurality of electrodes 15a extending therefrom. The electrodes are connected to an AC power supply such that, at any one time, adjacent electrodes are supplied with equal but opposite potentials, relative to a reference potential. The electrodes may comprise a plate having an aperture therein, or a wire bent to form a closed ring. The apparatus may further comprise an intermediate pressure chamber (19) containing a further ion guide (15).
Patent GB-2380034-A (GB)
Title: Detecting and measuring risk with predictive models using content mining
Inventor: PERANICH LARRY S
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: Computerized implemented methods and systems of processing transactions to determine the risk of transaction convert high categorical information (108), such as text data, to low categorical information (106), such as category or cluster IDs. The text data may be merchant names or other textual content of the transactions, or data related to a consumer, or any other type of entity which engages in the transaction. Content mining techniques are used to provide the conversion from high to low categorical information (106). In operation, the resulting low categorical information (106) is input, along with other data, into a statistical model (116). The statistical model (116) provides an output of the level of risk in the transaction. Methods of converting the high categorical information (108) to low categorical clusters, of using such information, and other aspects of the use of such clusters are disclosed.
Patent GB-2396146-A (GB)
Title: Supports for bulk bags
Inventor: JARDINE MARK HAMILTON
IPC: B25B5/06
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: A bulk bag has a support comprising a pair of substantially parallel collapsible tubular guide members 4 supporting a plurality of lifting loops. The tubular members are connected together by a spacer 6 provided with a pair of jaws 7 at each end. Each pair of jaws is adjustable between an open position and a closed position and is biased to the open position by a spring means 10. Each pair of jaws is connected to a tubular member at or adjacent to an end thereof in a manner whereby when the jaws are in the closed position they will cause at least that end of the tubular member to lie substantially flat and when the jaws are in the open position they will cause or permit at least that end of tubular member to adopt a shape which is suitable for receiving a tine of a fork-lift. Other aspects of the invention provide a support device for modifying a conventional bulk bag, and a spacer for use in the bag or support device. The tubular guides can be expanded by a bend of spring metal (Fig 17) or a spring scissors spacer (Fig 18).
Patent GB-2400398-A (GB)
Title: A scaffold post for supporting a mesh safety barrier and toe board
Inventor: TAYLOR MARK J
IPC: E04G7/28
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A scaffold post (2) having a retaining member (13) which is slidably movable along the post between a retaining position and a release position, in which it retains or releases a safety barrier (1). Preferably the retaining member includes a slidable collar with a bracket (14) attached which in the retaining.position, engages an upper edge (7, Figure 1) of a toe board (5, Figure 1) and the post includes spaced projections (12) which limit the movement of the member. The safety barrier may further include a mesh panel having an angled upper edge (9) through which, in use, the post passes.
Patent GB-2390604-A (GB)
Title: Condom finishing powders
Inventor: HILL DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: A61F6/04
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: Substantially spherical water-insoluble inorganic particles are used as finishing powders for condoms. The particles may be MgCo3, CaCo3 or basic magnesium carbonate and may be spray dried.
Patent GB-2398548-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle tyre fabrication method
Inventor: HSU SHUT CHEN
IPC: B29C35/02
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: The method comprises <SL> <LI>a) providing a tubular former (20) having rounded portions (201) at transitions between its curved, radially outermost periphery and each axial end, <LI>b) positioning an annular hook member (10) and packing member (101) on each of the round portions (201), <LI>c) applying a sealing layer (102) over the annular hook members (10) and packing members (101) and the tubular former (20); <LI>d) covering the sealing layer (102) with an outer tire layer (103); and <LI>e) bonding together the hook members (10), the sealing layer (102) and the tire layer (103). The packing members (101) are removed, the resulting assembly is placed in a two-part vulcanising mould and inflated by an inserted bladder. The bonded hook members (10) are used to support an inner spare tyre as a run-flat support. </SL>
Patent GB-2407948-A (GB)
Title: Encryption where there exists a computable bilinear map for two elements, using a smartcard
Inventor: HARRISON KEITH ALEXANDER
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2003-11-08
Abstract: A smartcard (10A) is provided that stores a secret (sA) associated with the user (A) of the card. The smartcard (10A) is arranged to map an input string (str) to a first element (PA) of an algebraic group according to a known mapping function, to multiply the first element (PA) by the stored secret (sA) to form a second element (RA) of the same algebraic group such that there exists a computable bilinear map for the first and second elements, and to output this second element (RA). This selection of the limited functionality of the smartcard (10A) enables it to be employed in the provision of a range of cryptographic services such as encryption, decryption and signature generation. The smartcard (10A) is therefore suitable for use in an organisation where multiple cryptographic services are required.
Patent GB-2409707-A (GB)
Title: Liquid metal heat recovery in a gas turbine power system
Inventor: WARNER NOEL ALFRED
IPC: F02C7/224
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: A gas turbine power generation system includes hot gas clean-up of the gas fuel supplied to the gas turbine and a closed-loop liquid metal heat recovery means 12. The hot gas may be quenched by massive steam injection so as to decompose the ammonia content of the gas. The first step of the closed-loop liquid metal heat recovery means 12 may comprise quenching raw high temperature fuel gas, from a gasification process, in a liquid metal quench 9. The gasification process may be oxygen, rather than air, based. The raw fuel gas may then proceed to filter system 13 and then the liquid metal heat recovery system heats the fuel gas in re-heater 31 before it reaches the combustor 22 of the gas turbine.
Patent GB-2410115-A (GB)
Title: Indicating selected date on packages, in particular date of opening.
Inventor: JENNINGS JEANETTE SUZANNE
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2004-01-17
Abstract: A time panel comprises time values printed on packaging and then coated by an organic based film, removal of which enables a particular time to be selected, e.g. to indicate date of opening of the package. The time values printed under the organic film may also be printed on top of the film, preferably in a different colour. The time values may comprise days, weeks, months and years. The panel may be protected by a clear film which is removed by the consumer on opening of the product and prior to selection of a specific time value.
Patent GB-2399464-A (GB)
Title: Panel-mounted electrical connector with cover for latch
Inventor: OKURA YOSHIO
IPC: H01R13/621
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: An electrical connector has a chassis-mounted connector 10 and a cable-mounted connector 20. The connector 20 has a lever 24 with cam grooves W which pull the two parts together. A latching arm 23J locks the lever in the fitted position. A cover 30 covers the releasing part 23K of the latch arm (and optionally part of the lever) to prevent the latch being released. The connector is mounted on an inner panel P near a slit 70 in an outer panel 60.
Patent GB-2404236-A (GB)
Title: A vibration attenuator for an ultrasonic transducer
Inventor: NGUYEN TOAN HUU
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: A vibration attenuator 10 for an ultrasonic transducer 12 having a transducer shaft 28 in which the attenuator 10 has a compressible sleeve 16 mounted on the shaft 28, the sleeve comprising vibration attenuating material; a housing 14 for the sleeve 16 also mountable on the shaft 28; and a compression device (34 in Fig. 1) attachable to the housing 14 and for compressing the sleeve 16, the sleeve 16 snugly abutting against the shaft 28 when compressed.
Patent GB-2406547-A (GB)
Title: Early learning multiple line ruler
Inventor: ANSTIS JANET MARY
IPC: B43L7/00
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: A ruler with straight edges A and cut out areas B, B1 along its length varying in width which enables a user to draw two or more lines. The ruler is manufactured by laser, moulding or a cut out method. The cut out areas B, B1 may permit different methods of drawing lines. Preferably the ruler enables three equidistant lines to be drawn for assisting early learning of writing skills by assisting hand and eye coordination. The ruler may be made from a variety of materials.
Patent GB-2417884-A (GB)
Title: Piercing citrus grinder
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY
IPC: A47J19/02
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: A piercing citrus grinder extracts the juice from a lemon or lime by the use of a needle like spout (5) which pierces through the lemon or Lime once the user has cut the top off the fruit. Juices pass through the spout after passing through the holes in the protruding upper part (just visible at point 7). On the base it has a cavity where the fruit is placed (3), this contains a pointy texture (2) to grip the skin of the fruit and stop it turning. The upper part (4) screws into the base part (6) by the help of a thread (1), crushing the pulp of the fruit as the parts are screwed together. Juice exits cleanly at the tip of the spout and out of a hole in the base.
Patent GB-2406834-A (GB)
Title: Car door structure with noise insulating sheet
Inventor: ISOBE MASAMI
IPC: B60J5/00
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: There is provided a car door structure which comprises an interior door trim 52 at an interior side of a door inner panel 11, and a noise isolation sheet 20 which is installed between the door inner panel 11 and the door trim 52, covering the door inner panel 11 partially or wholly. The edge portion of the noise isolation sheet 20 is nipped by a nip portion 40. The nip portion 40 is formed with portions of the door inner panel 11 and the door trim 52 by making the portions come closer. The nip portion may comprise one or two protrusions 11a protruding from the inner panel, and in the latter embodiment a non-drying sealant 60 for adhering to the noise insulation sheet may be adhered between the protrusions. The noise insulation sheet may be sponge sheet of low density having both noise isolating and waterproofing effects.
Patent GB-2409432-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus imparting a Z-fold to connection portion of box blank
Inventor: ELLIOTT JESS
IPC: B31B1/26
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: An apparatus imparts a Z-fold 10 to a connection portion of a box blank, the connection portion 10 being a portion of the blank, which connects other, generally major, portions of the blank. The apparatus may include a number of different processing stations, of which the Z-folding station is one.
Patent GB-2404180-A (GB)
Title: Suction device
Inventor: POWICK ELLIOT
IPC: B25B11/00
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: A hand-held suction device for handling a substantially planar workpiece (1), comprising a handle (2), a vacuum source (3), one or more suction members operatively linked to the vacuum source (7, 8), and a guide means comprising one or more rotatable elements (13), wherein the guide means is located at an end of the device distal to the handle, and wherein in operation the rotatable elements are capable of rolling over a face of the workpiece and thereby positioning the device relative to the workpiece such that the position of the device can be controlled by movement of the handle, and wherein the, at least one, suction members are arranged such that in operation they are capable of engaging the face of the workpiece. The hand-held suction device has particular application in the electronics and display industries.
Patent GB-2411945-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting magnet system with a pulse tube cooler
Inventor: ROTH GERHARD
IPC: H01F6/00
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: A superconducting magnet system with an operating temperature T1<3K which is disposed in a first helium tank (4) of a cryostat (1), wherein a second helium tank (2) is provided which is connected to the first helium tank (4) and contains liquid helium at an operating temperature T2>3K, wherein a cooling means is provided in the first helium tank (4) which generates an operating temperature T1<3K in that first helium tank (4) is characterized in that the cooling means is the cold end (19) of a pulse tube cooler (11) whose warm end (10) is disposed outside of the cryostat (1) and below the first helium tank (4). The magnet system minimizes the helium consumption thereby providing continuous measuring operation. The cold end (19) is disposed between the main field magnet coil (3) and a shielding coil.
Patent GB-2425961-A (GB)
Title: Bunion cushion
Inventor: BAYLY MARK
IPC: A61F13/06
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a bunion cushion and particularly, but not exclusively, to a bunion cushion for locating about a toe of the user. The invention provides a bunion cushion (2) comprising a surface having one or more protrusions (42) extending therefrom and which, in use, is placed adjacent the skin of a user of the bunion cushion.
Patent GB-2426858-A (GB)
Title: Indicator for a musical instrument string
Inventor: BENSON BENJAMIN WESLEY
IPC: G10D3/10
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: A string for a stringed musical instrument is provided with markings 7 on its external surface to indicate whether or not the string has been twisted around its longitudinal axis during fitting to the instrument, with the aim of preventing such twisting. The markings may be physical or purely visual and may be intermittent or continuous along the whole length of the string.
Patent GB-2428030-A (GB)
Title: Dummy spike attachable to a steering wheel
Inventor: JONES IVOR DENNIS
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: A dummy spike made from expanded polystyrene or similar lightweight materials can be attached to the steering wheel of a vehicle to remind the driver of his vulnerability in the event of an accident and encourage safer driving. The spike has a metallic finish and resembles a real metal spike, approximately 120 mm in height, but it is hollow and will collapse readily upon impact. It may be cone-shaped or pyramidal, pointed or truncated, and may be attached to the steering wheel by hook and loop fasteners or a double-sided adhesive pad. The spike may also be attached to the fuel tank of a motorcycle.
Patent GB-2416414-A (GB)
Title: Host-side rerouting of I/O requests in a data storage system with redundant controllers
Inventor: SCHNAPP MICHAEL GORDON
IPC: G06F11/20
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: A storage virtualization subsystem having redundant controllers performs host-side rerouting and dynamic logical media unit reassignment, e.g. suitable for a RAID system. In one embodiment, the system comprises a plurality of redundant storage virtualization controllers (SVCs) 2000, 2900, and a physical storage device (PSD) array 4000. At least one logical media unit (LMU) comprising sections of the PSD array 4000 is defined. When a host IO request is received by controller 2000 that is not a LMU owner of the LMU addressed by the IO request, the IO request can be rerouted, via inter-controller communication channel (ICC) 2700, to the alternate controller 2900, i.e. the LMU owner, to be executed. In another embodiment, the assignment of LMU owner can be dynamically reassigned to the receiving controller 2000 which was not the LMU owner. Alternatively, dynamic LMU reassignment can be performed according to operating conditions of the storage virtualization system so as to improve the performance of the system.
Patent GB-2433290-A (GB)
Title: Buckle requiring the pressing of selected buttons for release
Inventor: WALLER MARTIN DAVID
IPC: E05B37/20
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A snap-together buckle with means for preventing the buckle being opened by an unauthorised person. The buckle has a set of buttons which must be pressed in the correct combination to enable the two pads of the buckle to be separated. The buckle can be used for securing for example a bum bag around the waist, or for closing the compartments of a rucksack.
Patent GB-2434459-A (GB)
Title: Circuit capable of updating the power supply specification of a microprocessor and method thereof
Inventor: HUNG WEN-CHI
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A circuit disposed on a motherboard has a microprocessor outputting a required electricity signal and a program data signal relating to a power supply specification. A programmable memory IC is connected to the microprocessor for processing the electricity signal and executing the program data for automatically updating the required power supply specification of a microprocessor. A power supply generates a required power according to the program data signal. Also disclosed are a PWM control unit outputting a signal to a drive unit that drives power switches to provide the required power, and a feedback-stabilizing unit for protection against over-voltage, over-current and temperature. Also disclosed is a method for downloading the program data signal from a remote server via internet or from an external memory device.
Patent GB-2419115-A (GB)
Title: Slotted Hulls For Boats
Inventor: MILLER BUDDIE GORDON
IPC: B63B39/00
Filed: 2004-07-26
Abstract: A boat hull providing substantially enhanced stability, safety and comfort over conventional boat hulls in common use, incorporating at least one relatively narrow, more-or-less vertical slot (23) running longitudinally and/or laterally through the hull of the boat and positioned so that the slot(s) (23) intersects a major portion of the depth of the water displaced by the boat hull. The slot(s) (23) may be fully or partially closed at any of its fore-end (31) or aft-end (33) or bottom-edge (25).
Patent GB-2419837-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic rotary die
Inventor: HAMILTON JAMES T
IPC: B26F1/44
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A rotary cutting die (10) which is mountable on a metal cylinder (20). The rotary cutting die (10) includes a rotary die plate (12) having a concave, inner surface (14) which is magnetically attractable and magnetically mountable on a metal cylinder (20). A cutting blade (22) is mounted on a concave, outer surface (16) of the die plate (12). Connectors (28) may be engaged with the cutting blade (22) and the die plate (12). A plurality of magnetic elements (18), such as neodynium magnets, are in the rotary die plate (12). The magnetic elements (18) make the inner surface (14) of the die plate (12) magnetically attractable to the metal cylinder (20), thereby providing that the rotary cutting die (10) is mountable on the metal cylinder (20) without having to use screws, clamps or other mechanical holding devices. To prevent creep of the cutting die (10) during operation, a magnetic member (36), such as rubber magnet, may be magnetically mounted on the die cylinder (20), against the die plate (12).