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Patent GB-2396255-A (GB)
Title: Support member for a superconducting magnet assembly
Inventor: REEVES DAVID
IPC: H01F6/00
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A superconducting magnet assembly is described wherein a magnet cartridge 12 is suspended within a vacuum chamber 18 by a single support member 16 extending from a wall of the vacuum chamber 18 to the magnet cartridge 12. In one aspect, the support member 16 includes a support tube 12 and a joint 54, 56 attached to an end of the support tube. The joint 54 is attached to the wall of the outer vacuum chamber 18, and provides at least one degree of freedom to the support tube 62 relative to the wall. In another aspect, a joint 56 is attached to an opposite end of the support tube 62, and is attached to the magnet cartridge 12 for providing at least one degree of freedom to the support tube 62 relative to the magnet cartridge. The support may be constructed from one or more sections and the material choice may be governed by the requirements for strength, stiffness, and thermal conductivity.
Patent GB-2384857-A (GB)
Title: Screening method for heparanase inhibitors
Inventor: HUANG KUO-SEN
IPC: G01N33/566
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: A method for testing an agent for its potential to inhibit heparanase catalytic activity comprises interacting immobilized heparanase substrate binding protein on a solid support with labeled heparanase substrate to provide immobilized labeled substrate, interacting a heparanase enzyme solution with the substrate in the presence of the agent, and detecting the presence or absence of label in the solution remote from the solid support. The labeled heparanase substrate may be bound to an immobilization bridge which binds to immobilized molecules on a solid support, to provide bridge-immobilized labeled substrate. Also provided is a method for testing an agent for its ability to inhibit binding between fibroblast growth factor (FGF) and heparanase substrate, comprising the steps of: interacting in solution immobilized FGF on a solid support with the agent and labeled heparanase substrate, and detecting the presence or absence of label in the solution remote from the solid support.
Patent GB-2386875-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle hinge assembly
Inventor: SIMMONDS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A motor vehicle has a body structure and a bonnet pivotally connected towards a rear edge of the bonnet by at least one hinge assembly 10 and at least one actuator assembly 30 selectively operable to cause the rear of the bonnet to move from a lowered position to a raised position on actuation of the actuator assembly 30. Each hinge assembly 10 comprises a hinge mechanism 4 having a four bar linkage operable during normal use to pivotally connect the rear hinged bonnet to the body structure of the motor vehicle facilitating opening and closing of the bonnet. A locking means holds the hinge mechanism in its normal position until operation of the actuator releases the locking means and raises the rear edge of the bonnet. Preferably, sensor means 6 provide a signal indicating an impact to an electronic control unit 5 which forms part of the actuator assembly 30. Advantageously the hinge assembly 10 allows the rear edge of a rear hinged bonnet to rapidly lift during a collision such as with a pedestrian.
Patent GB-2393268-A (GB)
Title: System for controlling the torsional stability of the drivetrain of a machine in particular of a helicopter.
Inventor: ALMERAS PHILIPPE
IPC: B64C27/14
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: The system (1) comprises a means (7) for acting on the speed of an engine (5) of the power train of the machine, a means (8) for measuring a speed NTL of rotation of the free turbine of the engine (5), a correction device (9) for correcting the measured speed NTL into a corrected value NTLcorr, a means (11) for determining a preset value NTLpres of the speed of rotation of the free turbine of the engine (5), and a a computation unit (12) for automatically computing, on the basis of the preset value NTLpres and of the corrected value NTLcorr, operating commands which are applied automatically to the first means (7). The correction device (9) corrects the measured speed NTL so as to obtain a corrected value NTLcorr exhibiting, at least around the first torsional mode of the drivetrain, the same modulus and an opposite phase with respect to the preset value NTLpres.
Patent GB-2393195-A (GB)
Title: Tool string deployment apparatus
Inventor: MARSH BRENT
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: A remote operated tool string deployment apparatus for use with coiled tubing, includes means (A) for sequentially engaging and removing tool stings from a tool container (fig 2) and allows for moving of said strings from the container (fig 2) into a well bore. The tool strings are sequentially received in the well bore and the apparatus facilitates activation of said tool stings within the well bore to perform a tool operating function.
Patent GB-2407645-A (GB)
Title: Electrophoretic liquid crystal display device
Inventor: SIKHARULIDZE DAVID
IPC: G02F1/1685
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: An electrophoretic liquid crystal display device comprises: ```two opposed cell walls (1) enclosing a layer of an electrophoretic composition comprising a liquid crystal material (4) having finely divided pigment particles (5) dispersed therein; ```an electrode structure (2) on an inner surface of each cell wall, for applying an electric field across at least some of the liquid crystal material (4); ```wherein the liquid crystal material (4) has a dielectric anisotropy greater than about 2 or less than about -2; and ```wherein at least one of said cell walls (1) is translucent and has an inner surface (3) that is of low energy or tends to induce a substantially homeotropic local alignment of adjacent molecules of said liquid crystal material.
Patent GB-2411389-A (GB)
Title: Battery replacement system for an industrial truck
Inventor: SHORNEY ANDREW
IPC: B60S5/06
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: A battery replacement system for an industrial truck 1 having electrical propulsion drive and a compartment for holding a battery block 2, where the battery block can be moved into, or out of, the battery compartment in an essentially horizontal direction, the assembly or system comprising an external holding apparatus 3 independent of the truck which is capable of holding the battery. This holding apparatus 3 has a surface, that comes into contact with the battery block 2, which has a ramped portion followed by an horizontal portion, the surface further comprising rollers 10 for assisting the movement of the battery block over the surface. Also provided are mechanically actuated locks or stops 12 on the holding apparatus for when it is supporting a battery block, and gravity actuated locks or stops 7 on the battery compartment of the industrial truck for keeping the battery block in place when the truck is in operation. In operation the truck moves over the ramped portion of the holding apparatus until the battery block compartment is over the horizontal portion, when this happens the battery engages the ramp and is lifted due to the pushing action of the truck, until it is no longer supported by the base of the battery block compartment and becomes fully supported by the horizontal surface of the holding apparatus.
Patent GB-2408024-A (GB)
Title: Pet separation device in vehicles
Inventor: WANG CHIU-KUEI
IPC: B60R21/02
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: A pet separation device includes two tubes 13 each having a top suction member 11 on an extension rod 20 at a top thereof and an inclined tube 14 at the bottom. The inclined tube is adjustably supported on a suction member 15 by a ball 142 and bolt 141 arrangement. A first separation member 21 of a grille of vertical and transverse bars is fixed to the two tubes and two second separation members 22 each have a part overlapped with the first. Plural locking members connect the overlapping separation members. Less noisy than other arrangements when struck by the pet.
Patent GB-2393733-A (GB)
Title: Dopaminergic neurons and proliferation-competent precursor cells for treating parkinson's disease
Inventor: CARPENTER MELISSA K
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: This disclosure provides improved methods for obtaining populations of neural progenitor cells and differentiated neurons from pluripotent stem cells. The technology can be used to produce progenitors that proliferate through at least 40 doublings, while maintaining the ability to differentiate into a variety of different neural phenotypes. Cell populations have been obtained that contain a high proportion of cells staining for tyrosine hydroxylase, which is a feature of dopaminergic neurons. The neural progenitors and terminally differentiated neurons of this invention can be generated in large quantities for use in drug screening and the treatment of clinically important neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease.
Patent GB-2399484-A (GB)
Title: Hop beta acid food preservative compositions
Inventor: SEMAN DENNIS L
IPC: A23B4/18
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: Hop beta acids are improved with respect to their antibacterial properties, especially their anti-Listeria properties. by combining them with a food grade organic acid, a potassium ion source, and an optional antioxidant in a carrier solvent such as, for example, a food grade alcohols or a food grade glycol. The improved hop beta acid compositions of this invention provide increase stability, higher hop beta acid concentrations, and higher antiListeria activities. The organic acid may be lactic, acetic or citric, the potassium ion source may be potassium lactate, potassium chloride, or potassium sulphate and the antioxidant is preferably rosemary or vitamin C.
Patent GB-2396515-A (GB)
Title: A method of providing facsimile service over a digital subscriber line
Inventor: BOSSEMEYER JR ROBERT WESLEY
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2000-04-18
Abstract: A method of providing facsimile service over a digital subscriber line comprises the steps of dialling a telephone number at a facsimile machine connected to the digital subscriber line, transmitting facsimile data over a LAN to a LAN hub, formatting the facsimile data for transmission over the DSL to an internet service provider, establishing an internet call by the ISP to a facsimile machine associated with the telephone number and transmitting the facsimile data over the internet telephone call to the facsimile machine associated with the telephone number. The figure shows a system by which the method may be embodied. A fax machine 532 is connected via a LAN hub 530 to a network interface device (ND) 526. A twisted pair telephone wire 522 is connected to a main distribution frame (MDF) 538 of a central office 540. The main distribution frame 538 is connected to a digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) 542 which is connected to the internet service provider (ISP).
Patent GB-2400600-A (GB)
Title: Separator for a sandwich pack
Inventor: WILLOUGHBY JAMES PATTERSON
IPC: B65D25/04
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A pre-packed sandwich sandwich pack comprises a stack 3 of sandwich units 4a, 4b of a predetermined generally triangular footprint inside a self-supporting packaging container 2, wherein is provided a sandwich separator 5. The separator 5 comprises a generally triangular-shaped sheet formed of a foldable material, which is non-toxic and food-compatible, initially disposed adjacent at least one said sandwich unit, preferably between adjacent sandwich units 4a, 4b. The separator 5 is foldable into a substantially self supporting configuration insertable in place of a removed sandwich unit 4a. The support configuration provides at least 3 spaced apart staggered support contact portions 19, 20, 21 for contacting the unsupported face 22 of a remaining sandwich unit 4b and an opposed wall 23 of the sandwich packaging container 2. The invention also provides a separator 5 for use in such a sandwich pack 1.
Patent GB-2397839-A (GB)
Title: Downhole actuator and tool
Inventor: LOHBECK WILHELMUS CHRISTIANUS
IPC: E21B23/01
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: A downhole actuator (8) movable from a first configuration to a second configuration by the action of a selected increase of fluid pressure acting on the exterior of the actuator (8), and a tool arranged to be moved by the actuator so as to perform a downhole operation upon movement of the actuator from the first configuration to the second configuration thereof. The actuator (8) may comprise an atmospheric gas reservoir (24, 88) and the tool may comprise an expander (37) for tubulars or a fluid injector (90, 81a).
Patent GB-2398561-A (GB)
Title: Indium particle containing tin, method for producing the same and electroconductive sheet comparing the same
Inventor: KISHIMOTO MIKIO
IPC: H01B1/02
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: Indium particles containing tin which have the form of a plate and have an average particle diameter in the direction of the surface of the plate in the range of 10 nm to 200 nm: and a method of producing the indium particles, which comprises adding an aqueous solution of an indium salt to an aqueous alkaline solution having a tin salt dissolved therein, subjecting the resulting hydroxide or hydrate containing tin and indium to a heating treatment in a temperature range of 110{C to 300{C in the presence of water, followed by filtration and drying, and then subjecting the resulting product to a heating treatment in a temperature range of 200{C to 1000{C. The indium particles containing tin can be suitably used for forming a transparent electroconductive coating film.
Patent GB-2403942-A (GB)
Title: Device for recharging a mobile telephone in a vehicle or like public place
Inventor: KELWAY-BAMBER MARTIN CHARLES
IPC: B65H75/44
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: A device for recharging a mobile telephone battery comprises a winding mechanism for a supply of cable, the free end of which is provided with a charger plug 7. The winding mechanism may be a reel 22 with an internal rewinding mechanism and the cable may be provided with a stop member 23 adjacent to the charger plug to cause the winding mechanism to cease rewinding when the cable is fully rewound. The device may further comprise a plurality of charger plugs 6 and supplies of cable. The device may be provided within a trim panel 2, such as an armrest, of a vehicle. In use, the device allows a passenger to recharge a mobile telephone whilst travelling within a vehicle whilst allowing the telephone to be simultaneously used to make calls. The device may also be used to similarly recharge other mobile equipment such as laptop computers and data transmission devices.
Patent GB-2412649-A (GB)
Title: Secure transport container for civil engineering and building plant
Inventor: HALL TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: B65D90/22
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: A transport container 10 comprises a reinforced floor 11, side walls 12, and ends 13 and 14. End 13 is provided with an attachment for a lifting hook such as a shaft 19, with a plate 22 which can be positioned to prevent engagement of a hook with the shaft, the plate having a securing means inside the container. The end 14 is formed as a door which has an associated lock mechanism including a solenoid operated plunger and a slot in a keep plate mounted on the inside of the container with no parts outside of the container, the solenoid being operable by a switch controlled by a signal from a key fob or similar transmitting device.
Patent GB-2407728-A (GB)
Title: Tiliting support for wall and desk mountable telephone
Inventor: YOSHIDA SHINICHI
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2004-09-20
Abstract: An electronic device <B>1</B> has a first under-surface <B>1b1</B>, a second under-surface <B>1b</B>2 positioned diagonally upward form the first under-surface, a base <B>2</B> supporting the first and second under-surfaces, a first engaging member <B>21</B> to engage the first under-surface in a first state, and the second under-surface in the second state (Figure 3) and a second engaging member <B>22</B> to engage the second under-surface in the first state and the first under-surface in the second state. The electronic device may also have a tilt arm 3 which adjusts the placement angle of the main body of the electronic device.
Patent GB-2406480-A (GB)
Title: Ultra wideband (UWB) communication networks
Inventor: BAKER DAVID
IPC: H04L45/02
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: An ultra-wideband (UWB) home wireless network having a mesh topology comprises a plurality of UWB devices each forming a node of the network, pairs of UWB devices being configured for bidirectional communication using one of a plurality of UWB channels. A device controller stores connection data in a connection table for forwarding incoming data packets to further devices using multiple hops. Each packet contains channel identification data used by a node to determine a channel for forwarding the packet. The controller may have a separate control and data bus. A new device initiated to the network broadcasts an alert to other devices. A response causes the new device to modify its device identifier since this identifier is already in use. A connection request is broadcast from a first device to all neighbouring devices which re-broadcast the request until the destination is reached. A chain of nodes from source to destination is then established.
Patent GB-2406909-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for inspecting a tubular with ultrasound by using a deformable acoustic coupling element
Inventor: NEWMAN KENNETH RAY
IPC: G01N29/44
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting a tubular with ultrasound, which apparatus comprises means for mounting an ultrasonic transducer means on the apparatus adjacent an ultrasonic coupling means, the arrangement being such that, in use, ultrasound can be introduced into the tubular via said ultrasonic coupling means, characterised in that said ultrasonic coupling means comprises a deformable element and by means for applying a force to said deformable element to enhance the coupling between the ultrasonic transducer means and the tubular.
Patent GB-2417231-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant-containing capsules
Inventor: SOLANKI SUREN
IPC: A61J3/07
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A capsule for the delivery of lubricant comprises an oil-based lubricant encapsulated by a water-soluble film. Preferably, the lubricant is a silicone-based lubricant such as one based on poly(organosiloxane), and the film preferably comprises poly(vinyl alcohol). A method of making a capsule or pessary comprises providing an oil-based lubricant and encapsulating the lubricant in a water-soluble film. The capsules of the invention can be used to lubricate the vagina or anal passage.
Patent GB-2429904-A (GB)
Title: Rotating brush with a support arm arrangement
Inventor: HUDD ADRIAN GERALD
IPC: B63B59/08
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: As part of a submerged, boat hull cleaning apparatus, a rotating brush 34 features a support arm 46 and gimbal arrangement which gives 3 degrees of freedom of motion to the brush head 34. Also disclosed is a gimbal arrangement supporting a rotating item with 3 degrees of freedom of movement. Also disclosed is a rotary brush with a radially extending bristle clumps (figs. 12a, 12b). Also disclosed is an apparatus for manoeuvring a floating vessel in for and aft directions.
Patent GB-2430271-A (GB)
Title: Optoelectronic device
Inventor: REED GRAHAM
IPC: G02F1/015
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: An optical switch 50 has a Silicon On Insulator (SOI) body 51 incorporating two optical waveguides 52, 53. The waveguides 52, 53 are arranged so that they cross one another to form a crossover 55. Insulating barriers 56, 57 are provided in the SOI body 51 that extend (vertically) from the upper surface 61 of the SOI body to the SiO2 base layer 54. Importantly, a portion of at least one of the barriers 57 defines a boundary in the crossover 55. Light propagating along an input path of the first waveguide 52 can be reflected into the second waveguide 53 at the boundary in the crossover 55 when the refractive index of the crossover 55 differs on either side of the boundary. Electrodes 59, 60, 64 are provided on the upper surface 61 of the SOI body 51, in contact with n-type doped regions 62, 63 and a p-type doped region 65 forming a p-i-n diode through the crossover 55 on one side of the boundary. This allows free carriers to be injected into the crossover 55 to alter the refractive index of the crossover 55 on that side of the boundary, so allowing the amount of reflection at the boundary to be controlled. As the boundary is defined by the insulating barrier 57, free carriers are well contained at the boundary, resulting in a sharp change in refractive index at the boundary and good quality reflection characteristics in the switch 50.
Patent GB-2431568-A (GB)
Title: Waste recyling unit
Inventor: COSTA ROBERT
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2005-11-17
Abstract: A recycling bin preferably consists of multiple containers for storing segregated waste. The recycling bin may include a compactor device which is operated when a predetermined volume is reached. The recycling unit preferably recognises a plurality of users who are identified by either swipe card or keypad entry; this enables a monetary reward incentive to be given to the user. Scanners and weighing sensors may be provided to determine the material type and weight.
Patent GB-2421717-A (GB)
Title: Electronic control power steering device
Inventor: CHIKARAISHI KAZUO
IPC: G01D5/165
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic control power steering device adapted to assist steerage of a steering shaft with rotating force of an electric motor through a speed reducer on the basis of steering torque detected by a torque sensor. A rotary type potentiometer is provided in the speed reducer. A part of the swing arm of the potentiometer is engaged in a spiral groove formed in the lateral surface of a worm wheel in the speed reducer and the swing arm is swung in response to the rotation of the worm wheel so as to detect the angle of rotation of the steering shaft.
Patent GB-2439053-A (GB)
Title: Life jacket to short term air supply system attachment
Inventor: BEATTIE ANDREW
IPC: B63C9/08
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: Means for attaching a top portion of a short term air supply system 6 to a life jacket (1, Fig 1) while the system is located within a pocket (3, Fig 1) on said lifejacket are provided. The means may comprise a fabric strap (16, 17, 18, Fig 2) that loops around the top portion of the system using hook and loop fasteners and connects to the life jacket with a pop stud (5, Fig 2) to hold the system close to the jacket. This keeps the system out of the way of the jacket wearer when it is not required but still allows easy withdrawal from the pocket when required. The means may also comprise a retractable lanyard 7 connecting the system to the life jacket and a mouth piece protector 10 and nose clip 11. The mouth piece protector may be removed in the action of removing the system out of the pocket.