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Patent GB-2441133-A (GB)
Title: Method for constructing a laminated and corrugated wall plate
Inventor: CHEN YUNG-HSING
IPC: E04C2/28
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: A method for constructing a laminated and corrugated wall plate includes providing a light steel frame 11 made of one or more layers of corrugated cold-bent plates. A wire gauze 12 is wrapped on the outer periphery of the light steel frame 11 and locked in position by screws 13. Then the outer surface is applied with reinforcing bonding agents and cement mortar. A first bonding coating 14 is applied on a convex surface 112 of the frame 11 and the wire gauze 12, on which cement mortar is applied as bonding grout layer 15; after the bonding grout layer 15 becomes hardened to produce pre-cracks, the bonding grout layer 15 has its outer side applied with a second bonding coating 16. The second bonding coating 16 is pressed to permeate into said pre-cracks; then the surface-covering grout layer 17 is applied on the second bonding coating 16 and is then smoothed and hardened to shrink and produce pre-cracks, after which its outer surface is coated with a protective coating 18 which can be colored for beautification.
Patent GB-2441134-A (GB)
Title: Pre-cast concrete building system with dry-form assembly methods
Inventor: TEERS MEHDI ROBERT
IPC: E04B1/38
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a pre-cast concrete building system comprising pre-cast concrete building elements interlocked in a dry-form by steel coupling devices. The building elements may be flat rectangular wall panels incorporating locking devices in the form of lock cases A and projecting coupling bars B embedded into opposing edges of the wall panels. When the projecting coupling bars enter the lock cases of an adjacent wall panel, they are held in position by nuts screwed onto the projecting coupling bars. Prior to assembly a neoprene or a similar material may be applied to one edge of the wall panel to accommodate thermal expansion.
Patent GB-2441732-A (GB)
Title: Method for enhancing plant growth
Inventor: CROSBIE DANNY ALBERT
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2006-09-16
Abstract: The method provides a plant pot with a multiplicity of base 1 and side units 5 arranged to permit one or more sides to be temporarily released for in-situ root and soil inspection by removal of pin 3 from hinge 2. The method also provides means for deterring climbing pest attack located on the side walls.
Patent GB-2442443-A (GB)
Title: A contaminant recovery device
Inventor: LLOYD WILLIAM
IPC: B01D21/24
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A contaminant recovery device 10 for recovery of contaminants in water, the device comprises a housing 12, a passageway 14 extending through the housing and having an inlet 16 at one end and an outlet 18 at an opposite end, a liquid guide surface 28 at the inlet end of the passageway 14 and means for positioning the liquid guide surface 28 in or under the layer of contaminant, whereby forward motion of the device 10 in water causes said contaminant to flow or pass over the liquid guide surface 28 into the passageway 14. A further invention to a contaminant recovery system is disclosed and comprises a collector unit (50, Fig 7) arranged to separate some water from contaminants and a storage unit (52, Fig 7) into which contaminants are discharged. Advantageously the contaminant recovery device and the contaminant recovery system are use to remove oil, organics or rubbish from the surface of water.
Patent GB-2430516-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, system and methods for supporting an authentication process
Inventor: DUFFY ALEXANDER MICHAEL
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining information that can be used to authenticate an entity, the apparatus comprising: an image capturing means arranged to capture an image; an image processor arranged to process the image in order to retrieve a block of ciphertext encoded in the image; and a data processor arranged to decrypt the block of ciphertext in order to obtain the information that can be used to authenticate the entity.
Patent GB-2443865-A (GB)
Title: Interference control between local and network base stations
Inventor: PHILLIPS IAN LASSETER
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: When setting up a local (for example, a pico) network, there may be interference from or to an existing cellular network. This is generally solved by network planning by an experienced engineer. However, this is impractical and costly for a small (especially a home) network. To overcome this, interference in a communication system comprising a network base station BS1, a local base station BS2, BS3 and a local terminal is controlled by requiring the local base station BS2, BS3 to achieve power synchronisation with the network base station before setting up any communication between the local base station BS2, BS3 and the local terminal M1, L1. A second aspect relates to determining whether a location will be suitable for a local base station by downloading an application to a mobile device and using this to estimate expected local base station performance at the desired location.
Patent GB-2435549-A (GB)
Title: Liquid antenna including a feed connector with leak prevention
Inventor: DO GI TAE
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: A liquid antenna comprises solid 120 and polar liquid 124 radiators housed in a body 110 with a mechanical and electrical connector 130 to a feed cable 150. The feed cable 150 provides an inner core conductor 152 which connects to a solid radiator 120 via abutting contact members 154, 122 and an outer conductor 158 which is connected to a liquid radiator 124. The connector 130 also includes liquid leakage prevention means 170 located between the antenna body 110 and the feeding cable 150. The connector 130 may comprise a conductive body 132 which connects to the outer conductor 158 of the feed cable 150 and has an integral ground pillar 140 extending into the antenna body 110 to contact the polar liquid radiator 124. The connector 130 and feed cable 150 may have corresponding female and male threads for engaging with one another. A solder joint may be formed between the body of the connector and the outer conductor of the feed cable. The feed cable may have insulating material 156 between the inner and outer conductive members 152, 158. The connector 130 is securely attached to the antenna body 110 by inserting a pin 146 into a pin hole 136 and a pin groove 114. The antenna may provide a compact antenna which is adjustable to operate in a broadband and/or low frequency band with a uniform gain.
Patent GB-2447281-A (GB)
Title: Method of reducing rotting of food waste
Inventor: LIND SUSAN
IPC: A23L3/00
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: A method is disclosed for reducing the effects of food waste decaying in waste storage bins by reducing the rate of decay by adding a powder which may <SL> <LI>a) add an anhydrous desiccant such as chalk to reduce moisture content by absorption, <LI>b) reduce access to oxygen by covering the food waste with the powder, <LI>c) contain an antibacterial agent to reduce bacterial activity, </SL> or by masking undesirable odours by including a perfume in the added powder.
Patent GB-2448143-A (GB)
Title: A cover for a bath
Inventor: WILLIAMS SAMUEL
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: A cover for a bath comprising a frame with means to detachably attach the frame 1 to a bath, the frame has a foldable cover 3, an integral headrest 2 and a plurality of variable air ventilations 4. The cover 3 traps the steam form the hot water of the bath and prolongs the temperature of the bath water to allow a person taking the bath to prolong their time in the bath. The variable air ventilations allow the user to regulate the stream. The foldable cover 3 is preferably hinged to the frame. In addition steam from an external source may be connected to the cover via a connecting port 5.
Patent GB-2435658-A (GB)
Title: Method for transitioning downhole tools
Inventor: RYTLEWSKI GARY
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: A method usable with a well comprises dropping a first object into a passageway of a string, and catching the first object downhole in a first tool. After the catching, pressure is exerted in the passageway to cause the first tool to perform an operation, the operation producing a pressure change downhole. In response to the pressure change, a second tool transitions from a first state, in which the second tool is configured to permit a second object communicated through the string to pass through the second tool, into a second state in which the second tool is configured to catch the second object. The objects may be spheres of equal size and the tool may be a valve.
Patent GB-2439439-A (GB)
Title: Measurement device and method
Inventor: BAIKIE IAIN DOUGLAS
IPC: G01N27/00
Filed: 2007-06-18
Abstract: A measurement device capable of measuring a contact potential difference between a first surface and a second surface separated by an insulator, through the application of an external potential. The measurement device comprises a calibration system for determining an absolute value of work function of the first surface. The calibration system has a calibration sample and the measurement device further comprising a translocation means actuable to cause relative movement of the first surface and the calibration sample. The first surface and the calibration sample are typically provided within a housing. The calibration sample can have an absolute work function value lower then that of the first surface. The measurement device comprises a Kelvin probe 10 with tip 12 and light source 18.
Patent GB-2438790-A (GB)
Title: Improved method of laying a foundation
Inventor: COOK DAVID JOHN
IPC: E02D11/00
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A method for laying a foundation that includes the following steps (a) digging a foundation trench (2), (b) pouring concrete (4) into the foundation trench to a first level (6); (c) allowing the concrete to partially cure to a predetermined state; (d) pressing blocks (10) into the concrete to a desired level equal to the desired finish height (11) of the foundation; (e) filling the blocks with sufficient concrete (13) to complete the foundation; where the predetermined state of the partially cured concrete is such that the partially cured concrete allows the blocks to be pressed into the surface of the concrete without risk of sinking further.
Patent GB-2446050-A (GB)
Title: Light source unit and spectrum analyzer
Inventor: HIRANO MASAAKI
IPC: G02B5/28
Filed: 2008-01-21
Abstract: A light source unit comprises a wide band light source 21 and an interference suppressing device 25 for suppressing interference at each wavelength. The light source may be provided in a spectrum analyzer. The interference suppressing device may reduce coherence of the respective wavelength components or may spatially limit the optical path of each wavelength. Alternatively, the interference suppressing device may comprise an optical path modulator, a phase modulator, a wavelength modulator, a polarization modulator or an intensity modulator. In the spectrum analyzer 1, light from source unit 2 irradiates light onto sample A. Detector unit 3 detects light reflected, scattered, or transmitted from the sample. The light source may generate supercontinuum light.
Patent GB-2460401-A (GB)
Title: Pivoted jaw clamp
Inventor: TAYLOR DAVID RAEBURN
IPC: F16B2/10
Filed: 2008-05-27
Abstract: A pivoted jaw clamp which enables tension T to be applied by a member S to material M engaged between the clamp jaws J has an attachment E for member S which extends at the front F of the jaws so that the tension acts to bring the jaws together. As shown the material M extends in the opposite direction to member S and is engaged by the jaw front F. Alternatively the member M can extend into the plane of the drawing and be engaged by part in the manner of a hook - in this case the tension in S engages the jaws to prevent clamp movement along material M (which in this case could be a seat belt).
Patent GB-2460471-A (GB)
Title: A field Effect Transistor with a plurality of Inactive Gate Channels
Inventor: MILLER ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: H01L21/335
Filed: 2008-05-31
Abstract: A field effect transistor (FET) 1 comprising a semiconductor substrate 2 comprising an electrically conducting channel layer 3 therein. A plurality of source and drain fingers 4, 5 which may be interdigitated are arranged on a first face of the substrate, each finger separated from the adjacent finger by a gate channel 6. The gate channels 6 comprise at least one active gate channel 6b defined by a source finger and a drain finger arranged on the first face such that current is free to flow between them via the electrically conducting channel layer. There are a plurality of inactive gate channels 6a are defined by either two fingers of the same type or a source finger and a drain finger, the source finger and drain finger being arranged on the first face such that current is not free to flow between them via the electrically conducting channel layer. The gate channels are arranged such that each active gate channel has a gate channel on each side. Each active gate channel comprises a gate 7 therein for controlling current flow in the electrically conducting channel layer. A method for manufacturing the FET 1 using resist is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2449576-A (GB)
Title: Cryptographic bus architecture for preventing Differential Power attacks (DPA)
Inventor: SHU DAVID B
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: A cryptographic bus architecture prevents usage of side channel information by Differential Power Attacks (DPA) by randomly toggling the polarity of an encrypted bit at a data bus driver. The bus architecture comprises bi-directional drivers 315, 317 connected by a bus 316. An N-bit random number generator 313 has N outputs 314, wherein each output comprises one bit. The value of each random bit is used to toggle a driver, i.e. change its polarity, and drive the internal bus so as to defeat correlation. The chance of having a "0" or "1" will be approximately 0.5 due to the randomization of the polarity. Preferably the polarity control line is probe-resistant. The bus may have dual rails for parallel transmission of each bit, with one rail being inverted compared to the other rail to mask power consumption (fig. 14). Other embodiments are disclosed for preventing information leakage attacks that utilise timeline alignment, including inserting a random number of instructions into an encryption algorithm such that the leaked information cannot be aligned in time to allow attacker to break the encryption.
Patent GB-2452607-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for preparing beverages that include milk
Inventor: HARPER DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: Apparatus for preparing beverages that include milk, includes a refrigerated compartment 500 for containing a plurality of milk containers 502, each of which is provided with a line 504 for supplying milk from the container. The apparatus includes a sensor (not shown), such as a load cell, for monitoring the supply of milk from the compartment, and a valve 510 for opening and closing any of the lines 504 in response to the result of monitoring the supply of milk. Dispensing of milk from any container 502 may be terminated, for example if the container 502 is empty, while dispensing of milk from other containers 502 may be permitted. The sensor may alternatively comprise a spring balance or a strain gauge. The apparatus may be arranged to prevent milk being dispensed if one or more of the containers is empty or if milk from a container has exceeded its use-by date.
Patent GB-2465818-A (GB)
Title: An agricultural cultivator having a plurality of soil working tools
Inventor: COUSINS JOHN
IPC: A01B35/06
Filed: 2008-12-02
Abstract: An agricultural cultivator1comprises a frame4, a plurality of ground working tools20, a plurality of spacer members50and a linking member9for connecting the frame to a drive means. The frame4comprises at least one transverse frame member6, and at least one longitudinal frame member8interconnecting the transverse frame member6and fixing them such that they are spaced along the length of the frame4. The ground working tools20are connected to the transverse frame members6. The spacer members50connect the longitudinal frame members8to the transverse frame members6and fix them in a vertically spaced relationship therewith. The ground working tools20may be connected to the at least one transverse member6by clamp means35which are adjustable to selectively lock the ground working tools20in any of a plurality of spaced apart positions. The ground working tools20may be sprung tines comprising a spring section23and a blade section22, the blade section22being laterally offset from the spring section23.
Patent GB-2455625-A (GB)
Title: The use of benzoquinones and hydroquinones as antibacterial agents in the treatment of periodontal diseases
Inventor: JONES STEPHEN PHILIP
IPC: A61K31/122
Filed: 2008-12-11
Abstract: An alkyl- or halo-substituted benzoquinone, hydroquinone or mixture thereof, for use in the treatment of a periodontal disease, and/or for use in the treatment of a condition which is caused by, transmitted by or exacerbated by P. gingivalis or by biofilm formation by P. gingivalis. The periodontal disease may be dental plaque-induced gingival disease, chronic periodontitis or post-operative infections that are cuased or exacerbated by P. gingivalis. The preferred substituted quinones are 2-tert-butyl-p-hydroquinone (TBHQ) and 2-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone (TBBQ), which may be formulated into toothpaste, mouthwash, dentifrice, lozenges, dental floss or tape, implants, tablets, or chewing gum. The formulation may also include abrasives, polishing agents, surfactants, sweeteners, flavourings, fluoride ions, binders and additional antimicrobial and anti-plaque agents.
Patent GB-2460502-A (GB)
Title: Wave mixing apparatus for sample analysis
Inventor: MERCER IAN PETAR
IPC: G01J3/44
Filed: 2009-02-05
Abstract: Prior art coherent optical wave mixing has permitted two-dimensional maps from which incoherent and coherent couplings and correlations between quantum states have been deduced in a molecular sample. This has provided a more direct sensitivity to such couplings but has required extended signal accumulation times and the interpretation of signal data has required computer post-processing. These and other requirements are reduced by an apparatus arranged for the projection of an image that directly encodes quantum couplings from a sample 11. Such an apparatus includes a source component 36, a resolving axis defined parallel to a plane containing two light field optical paths, optical components 29 arranged so as to condition light fields 1, 2, 3 with waist sizes greater than a defined minimum in said resolving axis, at least one optical element 13 for transforming a light field variation in said resolving axis within the light field common overlap volume 17 to a corresponding optical far-field variation in a plane at which a light detector 4 is disposed.
Patent GB-2468666-A (GB)
Title: Rehabilitation foot rest
Inventor: ANSON PATRICK ANCHITEL
IPC: A63B69/06
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: A rehabilitation foot rest 10 for assisting rowing exercise during rehabilitation comprises a body element 12 and a support element 14 which is reciprocatably engagable with the body element 12 for reciprocating movement. The support element 14 includes a pivotable foot support 16 for supporting a user's foot of an injured limb whilst the user's healthy limb can be placed on the foot support of the rowing machine.
Patent GB-2469315-A (GB)
Title: Foldable chair
Inventor: TSENG CHUN-HSIEN
IPC: A47C4/10
Filed: 2009-04-09
Abstract: A foldable chair includes a seat frame 3, and two leg frames 4 each including front and rear leg portions 431, 432 connected pivotally and respectively to front and rear bottom faces of the seat frame 3 through front and rear pivot seats 41, (42), respectively. A foot portion 434 interconnects the front and rear leg portions 431, 432. The leg frames 4 are foldable inwardly and independently toward each other to a folded position. The foot portions 434 of the leg frames 4 are movable inwardly toward the seat frame 3 when the leg frames 4 are pivoted to the folded position. The rear pivot seat (42) has a stop plate (423) that abuts against a rear top end (4321) of the rear leg portion (432) to prevent the rear leg portion (432) from turning outward excessively when the leg frames (4) are unfolded. Two u-shaped cover members (5) including a bight (51) portion are provided and connected to the rear pivot seats (42).
Patent GB-2470955-A (GB)
Title: Document inserting apparatus
Inventor: SMITH DAMON
IPC: B43M5/04
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: An apparatus 2 for inserting a document 1 into an envelope 3, the apparatus comprising: means for holding an envelope 3 at an insert station; pivotally mounted fingers 12 for opening the envelope 3; and means for moving the inserted in the direction of the arrow a long a platform over the fingers and into the envelope; wherein the platform is pivoted at an upstream end about a pivot 5 and upwardly biased by spring 6 so that the platform is depressed against the spring bias, by an amount dependent on the weight of the insert document moving over, so that a light insert document follows a path which subtends a steeper angle to the horizontal compared to a heavy insert document.
Patent GB-2471478-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle tyre inflation system
Inventor: SCHMOLZ THOMAS
IPC: B60C23/00
Filed: 2009-06-30
Abstract: A tyre inflation system for a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a first compressor for supplying pressurised air to one or more consumers on the vehicle via a first air supply system. The tyre pressure inflation system includes a second higher flow rate compressor which can be connected with or without the first compressor to one or more tyres of the vehicle via a tyre inflation circuit to inflate said one or more tyres.
Patent GB-2457854-A (GB)
Title: Folding column
Inventor: MULDER ZEGER HENDRIK
IPC: E04H12/18
Filed: 2008-01-16
Abstract: A folding column comprises a lower section (12) and an upper section (14) attached to the lower section via a hinge (16), the upper section having an attachment point (26) spaced from the hinge and the lower section having an attachment point (48), both attachment points being adapted to temporarily receive respective parts of an external actuator (44) for urging the attachment points apart and thereby rotating the upper section on the hinge.
Patent GB-2471908-A (GB)
Title: Non-intrusive vapour detector for magnetic drive pump
Inventor: CLARK DAVID
IPC: F04D13/02
Filed: 2009-07-17
Abstract: A magnetic drive pump includes a magnetic coupling comprising an outer magnet rotor 30 and an inner magnet rotor 32, where the outer magnet rotor, which is driven by a separate motor, is positioned radially outward of a sealing wall 22 and the inner magnet rotor is positioned radially within the sealing wall, such that rotation of the outer magnet rotor causes the inner magnetic rotor to in turn rotate and cause a centrifugal pump impeller 34 to move a liquid, a bubble detector 36 is positioned outward of the wall such that it is in a dry side 40 of the pump where it sends a signal into a wet side 23 of the pump to identify the existence of a gas within a pump fluid. The bubble detector may be an ultrasonic detector that communicates with a control.