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Patent GB-2437587-A (GB)
Title: RFID system for monitoring aircraft components
Inventor: LAIB TREVOR M
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: The system includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) system comprising a transceiver and a plurality of RFID tags each mounted on a component to be monitored. Each tag is mounted in a retaining assembly coupled to the component and operatively configured to shield the tag selectively in accordance with a position of the component from RF energy received from the transceiver. The transceiver attempts to read the tag, and the positional information about the component (indicating, for example, whether a door is bolted) used to generate an alert.
Patent GB-2430410-A (GB)
Title: A decorative door covering
Inventor: KISHON DANIEL CHAIM
IPC: E06B3/70
Filed: 2006-09-22
Abstract: The invention provides a door covering for covering a whole side of a door 10, the door covering comprising: a flexible sheet 1 having a picture printed on at least one side; top fastening means 3 for attaching a top edge of the sheet 1 to the door; and bottom fastening means 4 for attaching a bottom edge of the sheet to the door 10, such that the sheet 1 may be securely attached to the door, covering the whole side of the door, with the picture visible. The sheet may be pre-creased, the crease(s) corresponding to a standard door size. The fastening means may comprise a strip of card bearing double sided self adhesive tape. The door covering may be provided in a kit which includes a measuring card and a creasing card. The sheet may be made of nylon, polyester or other fabric.
Patent GB-2432882-A (GB)
Title: Retractable security device for limiting the movement of a door
Inventor: FORDE ANTHONY FITZGERALD
IPC: E05F5/08
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: A security device 1 comprises a blocking member 3 carried by a housing 5. The blocking member is moveable relative to the housing between an active position (Fig. 1) in which it abuts a door to restrict its movement and an inactive position (Fig. 2) in which it does not restrict movement of the door. The blocking member may be arranged to extend above the housing in its active position and be substantially accommodated within the housing in its inactive position. The blocking member may comprise a wedge pivotally coupled to the housing, and may be biased by a spring (12, Fig. 8) into the active position. A pedal 15 may be arranged to move between a first position in which it retains the blocking member in its inactive position and a second position in which it allows movement of the blocking member into its active position. The pedal may be biased towards the first position. Also disclosed are a door assembly comprising such a device, a method of installing such a device and a method of operating such a device.
Patent GB-2431096-A (GB)
Title: Regenerating filter system for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: WEBER VINCENT L
IPC: B01D46/04
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a floor engaging foot (20, fig 1) having a nozzle (24, fig 1) defined in an underside thereof and an upper structure pivotally attached to the foot (20, fig 1). The vacuum cleaner further includes a suction source for drawing a dirt laden air stream from the foot of the cleaner, and a fine filter 81 for separating smaller particles from the air stream. A blowback system for applying reverse airflow (115, fig 10) to a portion of the filter 81 is provided so that dust can be removed from the filter 81 and the filter 81 kept clean. The vacuum cleaner further includes a mechanical agitator (79, fig 10) for applying mechanical energy to the portion of the filter 81 being subjected to reverse airflow, and a fine particle collection chamber 92 is provided for collecting the dislodged dirt. The combination of reverse airflow (115, fig 10) and mechanical energy causes the small particles on the filter 81 to be transported to the fine particle collection chamber 92. A motor is preferably provided to rotate the cylinder about its axis and the filter 81 is preferably arranged so that rotating the filter 81 applies atmospheric pressure to the filter 81.
Patent GB-2442995-A (GB)
Title: Technique for creating different mechanical stress in different channel regions by forming an etch stop layer having differently modified intrinsic stress
Inventor: FROHBERG KAI
IPC: H01L21/8234
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: By providing a contact etch stop layer (116), the stress in channel regions of different transistor types (100N), (100P) may be effectively controlled, wherein tensile and compressive stress portions of the contact etch stop layer (116) may be obtained by well-established processes, such as wet chemical etch, plasma etch, ion implantation, plasma treatment and the like. Hence, a significant improvement in transistor (100N), (100P) performance may be obtained while not significantly contributing to process complexity.
Patent GB-2447434-A (GB)
Title: Restricting access to telecommunications networks based upon network conditions
Inventor: FOX DAVID
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: Communication setup messages are filtered by network elements, such as base stations 3-5, 7A-9 and MSCs 2, 6, to restrict access to a mobile telecommunications network 12 based upon network conditions, i.e. to prevent congestion. In particular, low data messages, such as SMS, may be filtered from more demanding services, such as voice calls, so that all low data messages are transmitted, while the more demanding services are terminated, unless special conditions are met, e.g. a high priority level of an originating mobile terminal 1 and/or the intended recipient.
Patent GB-2446395-A (GB)
Title: A page turning device
Inventor: BOSTON MARIA
IPC: B42D9/04
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A page turning device comprises two rods 1 of plastics material one of which has fitted at one end (the top) a conical part 2 of non-slip material and at the other end (the bottom) an expanded foam handle (Fig. 2) that provides a suitable grip. The second is fitted at the top with a small plastic cone and a similar handle to the bottom. Together, used with one in each hand, they provide a simple, lightweight and portable form of page turner for those people with upper limb/ hand disability.
Patent GB-2432275-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker with an integrated woofer frame and baffle component
Inventor: STERNS FRANK
IPC: H04R1/20
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: This invention relates generally to a loudspeaker with an integrated woofer frame and baffle component. This invention relates in particular to a loudspeaker assembly where the woofer frame is created as an integral part of the baffle by molding the woofer frame and baffle as a unitary component.
Patent GB-2448871-A (GB)
Title: Modulation of inflammatory and immune responses in the treatment of inflammation using substituted heterocyclic compounds
Inventor: MCKENZIE GRAHAME
IPC: A61K31/4015
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) below: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=38 WI=35 LX=881 LY=779 TI=CF> <PC>wherein X is a covalent bond, methylene or ethylene, R is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, vinyl, n-propyl, isopropy; or acetyl may be used to treat inflammatory diseases such as arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, arthritis, psoriasis and ankylosing spondylitis. The compounds have been found to be active in modulating the levels of KLF2 in the body. Also disclosed are medical devices comprising such compounds, for example stents, cathaters and guidewires. Further disclosed is a method for assessing the response in a patient to a compound of the formula above which involves assessment of KLF2 expression levels in a patient both before and after treatment with the above compound and comparing the two results. Also disclosed is a method of identifying genes whose expression is amenable to modulation by the above compounds.
Patent GB-2448932-A (GB)
Title: Solar powered cooking system
Inventor: SMITH PETER WILLIAM
IPC: F24S20/30
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A solar powered cooking system captures solar energy by means of a flat sheet formed into a lens shape of a suitable focal length. Preferably, the capture of solar energy is managed using an azimuth tracking frame in which the lens is mounted. The solar energy may be used to heat a double drum insulated cooking vessel; the cooking vessel may comprise a night time insulating cover. Preferably, the lens is formed using a flat sheet of plastic tensioned across its diagonals to form a lens of variable focal length. In use, the system operates in such a way that once the cooking vessel and the surroundings are sufficiently heated, cooking may proceed and continue whilst the system is not receiving solar energy, due to the high degree of insulation.
Patent GB-2451883-A (GB)
Title: Fully biodegradable adhesives
Inventor: ROSCOE PAUL HOWARD JAMES
IPC: C09J133/14
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a range of biodegradable and compostable adhesives useful in the packaging of supermarket goods. These adhesives comprise of polyester or acrylic polymers, which have been modified by co-polymerisation with a range of aldo-pentoses and polyhydric alcohols to increase their biodegradability. Examples of such polymers are acrylic sugar-based macromers. The biodegrability is enhanced by the incorporation of a range of additives. These adhesives have been designed to meet all three criteria for biodegradable materials testing according to European standard EN 13432 certification regarding biodegradability, disintegration and eco-toxicities. By controlling the degree of polymerisation, the adhesives can either be in the form of a water based emulsion or solids dispersed in a suitable carrier medium such as a wax or resin.
Patent GB-2452547-A (GB)
Title: Gardening shears including chain attached to sliding blade and engaged by teeth on a driving bar
Inventor: LIN THOMAS
IPC: A01G3/02
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: The secateurs 10 include a chain 60 attached to a movable cutting blade 50. The chain is engaged by the toothed end 74 of a driving bar 70. A stationary cutting blade 30, with cutting surface 32, is mounted on a handle 20a. The stationary blade 30 has a sliding groove 34 and a retaining block 36. Blade 50 has a sliding groove 56 which receives retaining block 36, and a second retaining block 58 inserted into the first groove 34. The top of the driving arm 70 is pivoted 72 to the static blade 30. The movable cutting blade 50 is movable relative to the stationary blade 30 along the longitudinal axes of the sliding grooves 34, 56. The garden shears preferably include an anvil 40, and are used to lob branches.
Patent GB-2448036-A (GB)
Title: A pipe end sealing tool
Inventor: BOWIE ANGUS GEORGE
IPC: F16L55/11
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: A pipe end-sealing tool 10 comprises a body 14. A compression seal 16 is mounted on the body 14 and is adapted to apply a sealing pressure to an inner wall 18 of a pipe end to be sealed. A taper lock 20 is also mounted on the body 14 and is adapted to engage an outer wall 22 of the pipe end. Thus, a load applied to the pipe wall by the lock opposes the sealing pressure.
Patent GB-2449744-A (GB)
Title: A portable circular saw with first and second baseplates
Inventor: FUKINUKI MASATOSHI
IPC: B27B9/04
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: A portable circular saw comprises a housing 10 and a baseplate 20. The housing contains a motor 1 which is connected to a blade 3 through a transmission mechanism. The baseplate includes a first baseplate 100 and a second baseplate 200, each of which has a bottom surface 112, 202, which are coplanar with one another. At least a part of the blade passes though a slot 110 formed in the first baseplate. The first baseplate includes a first edge 120 and a second edge 122, disposed on opposing sides of the blade. The second baseplate has at least two exchangeable positions. At a first position, the second baseplate is joined adjacent to the first edge of the first baseplate (fig 3); at a second position, the second baseplate is joined adjacent to the second edge of the first baseplate (fig 4).
Patent GB-2462819-A (GB)
Title: Liquid mixing device for shower head
Inventor: BARTLEY MICHAEL
IPC: E03C1/046
Filed: 2008-08-18
Abstract: A shower head enables a user to mix both water and shower gel within the unit for simultaneous dispensing onto the body. The shower head has an additional inlet which accepts a miniaturised bottle which may be filled with shower gel. A valve regulates the flow of shower gel into the mixing chamber, which may include a viewing window. A cap plugs the inlet when no bottle is attached to prevent leaks.
Patent GB-2453419-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled attachment for garden equipment
Inventor: GOSSCHALK TERRY
IPC: A01D34/416
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: A wheeled device for attachment to garden equipment comprises a pair of arms <B>1</B> each having a wheel <B>7</B> at one end. The arms are positioned either side of a cutting head of the garden equipment. The garden equipment may be a lawn trimming device. The wheels <B>7</B> may be castors. The device may be clamped on a shaft of the lawn trimming device by means of a hand operated clamp <B>6</B>. The cutting height of the lawn trimming device may be altered by moving the position of the clamp along the shaft. The wheels <B>7</B> may be positioned in one of two positions suitable for straight shaft and bent shaft trimmers by means of holes <B>9</B> in the arms. The arms may be detachably connected to each other by means of nuts <B>4</B> and bolts, the arms having an angular face <B>3</B> where the arms <B>1</B> are connected together.
Patent GB-2451974-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for correcting underestimation of formation anistropy ratio
Inventor: WANG TSILI
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: Multicomponent induction measurements may underestimate the anisotropy in formations where the bedding changes with distance from the borehole. The measurements may still be used to determine horizontal and vertical resistivity, and to identify complicated bedding structure such as that associated with channel sands and turbidite deposits.
Patent GB-2451391-A (GB)
Title: Bumper arrangement in or for a motor vehicle
Inventor: ECKET HEIKO
IPC: B60Q1/04
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: Bumper arrangement in or for a vehicle with a bumper, with at least one headlight housing arranged at least partially in the bumper, and with a device for positioning the headlight housing relative to the bumper, the arrangement having a first receiving means to which the bumper is fitted, and a first engagement means which is connected fixedly to the first receiving means, wherein the first engagement means is in engagement with the headlight housing in a displaceable manner along an x-axis, and wherein the first engagement means is at a fixed distance from the first receiving means along a z-axis essentially perpendicular to the x-axis.
Patent GB-2465553-A (GB)
Title: Resonator tuning using switches to control the degree of coupling between resonant modes
Inventor: NAJI ADHAM
IPC: H01P5/04
Filed: 2008-11-18
Abstract: A resonator system contains one or more resonator, and has a plurality of degenerate resonant modes. Switching circuitry ((Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) or MEMS) can be operated for controlling a degree of coupling between the resonant modes, such that resonant properties of the resonator system can be controlled. Embodiments of the invention include the resonator system comprising a generally symmetric patch resonator, and having a notch 32 formed therein in order to achieve a degree of coupling between resonant modes of the patch, wherein the switching circuitry controls an effective size of the notch. The size of a notch 32 in a conductive patch can be controlled to vary the coupling between the resonant modes within that resonator. Further embodiments include a track of conductive material surrounding the notch, then material is removed from a track surrounding the track of conductive material. Switches are provided, bridging the track where the material has been removed. The degree of coupling between resonant modes of the system is different when the switches are open and closed. Thus, by determining which of the switches should be opened and closed, the effective size of the notch can be varied, with the result that the bandwidth of the resonator system can be controlled. Thus, a single device can be tuned as required, in order to provide the desired frequency response properties.
Patent GB-2465802-A (GB)
Title: A garment with a self contained and removable heat source
Inventor: CARPENTER-PERKIN LUCY
IPC: A41D3/00
Filed: 2008-12-01
Abstract: A garment (2, fig. 1) for warming a person is provided, the garment comprising a torso portion (4, fig. 1) for extending over the torso of the person when the garment is being worn; heat emitting means 12; means for retaining (10, fig. 1) the heat emitting means 12 in the torso portion of the garment, such that heat emitted is transmitted to the torso of the person; wherein the heat emitting means is self-contained and removable from the garment. The heat emitting means is preferably filled with a heat storage material that may be reheated. The retaining means is preferably a pocket 10 disposed in or on the garment. The heat emitting means is preferably held within a cover 16 having a portion of high thermal conductivity 16b facing the body of the wearer.
Patent GB-2457812-A (GB)
Title: Bottle closure system
Inventor: TRESCARTES JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: B65D41/16
Filed: 2009-02-25
Abstract: The closures system, suitable for glass bottles, comprises a tubular insert 3 made of an elastically deformable material, eg polypropylene plastic, which is open at both ends. At the upper end it has an inwardly extending lip 7 which has a circumferentially extending flexible projection 10. At the lower end, the insert may be provided with an annular rib 15 on the inner lateral surface and optionally also an axially extending tab or rib 16. The system is completed with a tubular band or sleeve, made of a rigid material, eg metal or alloy. The band has a lip 20 inwardly extending from an upper cylindrical portion 19 which may have ridges 21 formed on the inner surface. The lower portion of the band may be a conical portion 18. In use the insert is force-fitted onto the neck of the bottle and rib 15 lodges under the neck rib or shoulder 5 of the bottle neck, with tab 16 engaging with groove 6. Then, the tubular band is force fitted over the insert, with lip 20 pressing against protrusion 10 and bending it in outwards direction to form a seal, and ridges 21 helping with the attachment of the band to the insert.
Patent GB-2467986-A (GB)
Title: A chromatographic analogue data storage tag
Inventor: EDWARDS MARK CLEVE GERARD
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2009-07-03
Abstract: The device records data from electrical signals by reversibly changing the colour of a chromatographic material on a tag. The data can be retrieved using a spectrometer and translated using a 26-key alphabet function. The electrical signals could be generated by a mobile phone aerial.
Patent GB-2458244-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor machine having pivot connector comprising curved track and rollers engaging track
Inventor: DEMONG MAURICE
IPC: B60D1/24
Filed: 2008-02-07
Abstract: A hitch apparatus is provided for use on a first mobile machine such as a conveyor vehicle to be used with a second mobile machine connected to the first machine. The apparatus includes a track member adapted for mounting at an end of the first machine, this member providing a track having two opposite sides and bent to form a circular arc having a centre of curvature. A hitch unit is mounted for rolling movement on the track and can pivotably connect the end of the first machine to the second machine. The hitch unit includes rollers for engaging both of the opposite sides so that the track is captured between the rollers. The first machine is able to pivot about a substantially vertical axis extending through the center of curvature relative to the second machine and is connected to the second machine for movement therewith.
Patent GB-2458087-A (GB)
Title: Computerized biometric passenger identification system and method
Inventor: BERINI DARIO
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: A system and method for passenger identity verification. The system has at least one check in system with a barcode reader and a biometric data collection device. When a passenger checks in, a barcode is placed on the passenger's boarding documents, the barcode is read, and biometric data is collected from the passenger. The system stores the data in a database of a server such that the barcode data is associated with the biometric data. The system further contains at least one checkpoint verification system with a bar code reader and a biometric data collection device. When the passenger arrives at the verification system, the barcode is read and biometric data is collected from the passenger. Biometric data is retrieved from the database using the bar code read by the verification system and the biometric data retrieved from the server is compared with the data collected by the verification system.
Patent GB-2473250-A (GB)
Title: Variable valve actuating system for i.c. engines
Inventor: METHLEY IAN
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 2009-09-07
Abstract: An engine valve system comprises two coaxial cams 10, 12, a summation rocker 14 coupled to followers 16,18 of both cams and movable in proportion to the instantaneous sum of the lifts of the respective cams, and a valve actuating rocker 20 pivotably coupled to the summation rocker 14. In the invention, the actuating rocker 20 rests on a hydraulic lash adjuster 24. A control spring 136 is provided to urge the summation rocker 14 to compress the hydraulic lash adjuster 24. A stop, eg in the form of a telescopic strut 138a, 138b, cable or chain associated with the control spring 136 limits the movement of the summation rocker 14 towards the lash adjuster 24 so as to set the clearance in the valve system when the valve 22 is closed and the cam followers 16,18 are on the base circles of the two cams 10,12. In a modification, the compression spring 136 and strut 138 are replaced by a torque spring (236, fig.9) having an expansion stop (238, 242, 244). A further embodiment (figs. 10-13) allows the system clearance to be adjusted before assembly to the cylinder head.
Patent GB-2474694-A (GB)
Title: Biodegradable cigarette filter tow
Inventor: MARSHALL COLIN
IPC: B29C48/05
Filed: 2009-10-23
Abstract: A biodegradable cigarette filter tow comprises cellulose and cellulose acetate. The filter tow may comprise composite filaments of cellulose/cellulose acetate. These may comprise further thermoplastic materials such as PHB, PHVB, polyacrylonitrile (PAN), poly-2-hydroxyethylmethylacrylate (PHEMA), polyvinylalcohol (PVA), polyaniline and polyethylene glycol, plasticisers, catalysts promoting oxidative degradation of the filter tow and lubricants to reduce electrostatic charge on the tow. It may be made by providing a solution dope comprising a blend of cellulose and cellulose acetate in an ionic liquid or in N-methylmorphilone-N-oxide (NMMO), and spinning or casting the blend into a protic solvent to generate fibres or films, and converting the fibres or films into cigarette filter tow.
Patent GB-1131218-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to non-destructive testing of castings
IPC: G01N23/222
Filed: 1966-03-08
Abstract: 1,131,218. Activation analysis. HOESCH A. G. March 8, 1966 [March 29,1965], No.10145/66. Heading G1A. Metallic castings 13 leaving a rolling mill 11 are tested by first locating any cavities in the casting using a radiation method and then deter - mining the chemical composition of the cavity by activation analysis. The cavities are located by a known method using a Co 60  source of gamma rays 16 and a detector 17. A D-T neuton generator is controlled by the output of detector 17 to irradiate the centre of the cavity and also a sound portion of casting and the induced radio-activity is measured by a Nal scintillation counter 21. If the radio-activity of the cavity is greater than that of the metal, then the cavity contains oxidic slag and a cutter 24 is operated to remove the cavity. Slag-free cavities are not removed as these will disappear with further rolling.