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Patent GB-2431638-A (GB)
Title: The use of caffeine or a derivative thereof as a plant growth regulant
Inventor: MARKS DAVID
IPC: A01N43/90
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: Caffeine, or a derivative thereof, is used as a plant reproductive growth stimulator or in the promotion of maturity in plants or in promoting flowering, colouration or fruiting in plants. Also disclosed are agricultural compositions comprising caffeine or a derivative thereof, preferably present at a concentration in the range of 50 to 500 ppm, and a plant nutrient or a compound of formula (I) <EMI ID=1.1 HE=60 WI=55 LX=792 LY=1141 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R<1> is a C1-10_alkyl group, or a C2-10alkenyl group and M is a cation of valency n.
Patent GB-2436942-A (GB)
Title: Animal excrement collector
Inventor: TSAI CHIA-CHIEN
IPC: A01K23/00
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: An animal excrement collector comprising a supporting base 2 having a first pad 21 and a plurality of first magnetic tablets 221, and a collecting device 4 (fig 1) having a second pad 41 and a plurality of second magnetic tablets 421. A flexible collecting bag 43 (fig 1) is connected to the second pad 41. The first pad and second pad are formed with a plurality of retaining holes 211, 411 distributed along their length in order to house the first and second magnetic tablets respectively. The first and second magnetic tablets are magnetically attracted to each other in order to fix the collecting bag to the supporting base. A harness is attached to the supporting base to secure the device to the animal. The pads can have a U-shaped configuration. The collection bag may have a cuff section into which the second pad can be inserted prior to attachment to the first pad.
Patent GB-2451848-A (GB)
Title: Multiple circuit heat exchanger comprising tube bundles
Inventor: JACKSON PETER KEITH
IPC: F28D7/16
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: A heat exchanger 2 is presented in which a first fluid is used to cool a second fluid. The heat exchanger comprises a body portion 4 provided with a bore 6, where a plurality of tube bundles 12 are positioned within the body portion. The body portion comprises an inlet 8 and an outlet 10, both in communication with the bore. Each tube bundle comprises a plurality of tubes 14 with an inlet 16 and an outlet 18. The first fluid, in liquid form, enters the tubes through the tubes' inlet and vapour or liquid from the first fluid exits the tubes through the tubes' outlet. The second fluid enters the body portion through the body inlet and exits the body portion through the body outlet. The second fluid is cooled by the first fluid as the second fluid passes through the body portion. All of the tube bundles are designed to be in contact with the second fluid passing through the body portion such that each of the tube bundles contributes to the cooling of the second fluid. Preferably, the heat exchanger includes a plurality of plate-type baffles 30 located in the bore which support the tube bundles and/or direct the flow of the second fluid over the tube bundles in a helical flow pattern.
Patent GB-2442867-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable ball valve
Inventor: KOZI OHTA
IPC: F16K5/20
Filed: 2007-10-10
Abstract: A ball valve 1 comprises a housing 3 containing a rotatable valve body 2 and a seat member 30 disposed within the housing. First and second coaxial shafts 4, 5 are connected to opposite sides of the valve body 2. To prevent unnecessary wear of the seat member 30, means are provided to enable the valve body to be moved towards and away from the seat member 30 and comprise projections 50, 52 extending radially from the second shaft 5.
Patent GB-2443527-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine with controller which reduces the amount of fuel injected into a cylinder if a glow plug is determined to be faulty
Inventor: PTAK RICHARD
IPC: F02D41/06
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: An engine 10 and a method of operating it during cold start and ensuing running using a cold start aid such as a glow plug control 24 and glow plugs 22. The control 24 monitors all glow plugs 22 to distinguish between one that is effective and one that is ineffective. When a glow plug 22 is disclosed to be ineffective, the engine control system 14 reduces the quantity of fuel introduced into the respective combustion chamber 12. Normal fuel injection may restart when the engine 10 has warmed up; when the engine 10 is running substantially at low-idle speed; or when the driven wheels of the vehicle cease to draw torque from the engine 10. The engine exhaust may contain a diesel particulate filter 20.
Patent GB-2442616-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and methods of providing information about a route to be followed by a person
Inventor: KERR ANDY
IPC: G01C21/36
Filed: 2006-04-11
Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for providing assistance in management of a mute followed by a person is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a data store configured to store a plurality of data streams corresponding to different kinds of information of a route followed by a person, data output means operable to output the plurality of data streams to a user such that they are co-related to the route followed by the person, and data handling means operable to provide the stored plurality of data streams to the data output means, in which the plurality of data streams comprises a first data stream and a further data stream, the first and further data streams corresponding to different mute information to each other. The data store is configured such that the plurality of data streams are not combined in the data store and such that the plurality of data streams comprise cross-referable data, and the data handling means is operable to provide the first data stream and the further data stream in a predetermined manner to the data output means and in dependence upon the cross-referable data such that the first and further data streams are output by the data output means in a substantially co-related manner.
Patent GB-2455342-A (GB)
Title: Inulin-fluorescent conjugate for measurement of colonic permeability
Inventor: EL-TAWIL AHMED MAHMOUD HASSAN SAID
IPC: A61K49/00
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: An inulin-fluorescein (InFl) conjugate in a dose between 0.00 1- 0.005 mol/ 1 mol monosaccharide [2- 12 mol per 1000 mol] is a very safe and effective tool for the measurement of colonic permeability. InFl can be administered rectally, preferably thorough enema. It is cleared in the urine, and can be measured in urine or plasma samples. InFl is not absorbed in the gut under normal conditions but permeates the intestine in pathological conditions. Therefore measurement of colonic permeability allows to assess disorders including inflammation of the colon.
Patent GB-2441491-A (GB)
Title: Wide area security and method
Inventor: ZEHAVI RON
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2008-01-17
Abstract: A method and system for providing security to large scale sites with large number of people comparing plurality of surveillance sensors, geographical database for the secured site, experts know-how database with plurality of potential scenarios. The system and method according to the invention can handle a large number of inputs, analyze the meaning of the input, prioritize operation, identity threats and produce instructions to the security personnel in response to events taking place in the secured site.
Patent GB-2458924-A (GB)
Title: Shower screen comprising plastic welded frame and panel fitting in to a recessed aperture
Inventor: STIMPSON ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: A47K3/30
Filed: 2008-04-02
Abstract: A shower screen 10 has a plastic frame 12 and a panel 14 provided in the frame 12. The frame 12 comprises two spaced stile members 16, a head member 18 and a sill member 20 which interconnect the stile members 16, the stile members 16 being welded to the head and sill members. The stile, head and sill members 16, 18, 20 form a frame having a recessed aperture 30 in which the panel 14 is received. Preferably, the stile, head and sill members are interconnected using mitered corner joints. Also preferably, the outer surface 32 of the panel 14, at the perimeter edge 38 of the panel 14, is coplanar or substantially coplanar with an outer surface 32 of the frame 12 to form a shower screen in which the panel is mounted flush with the surrounding frame.
Patent GB-2451203-A (GB)
Title: Package for a product
Inventor: HUFNAGLE ROBERT W
IPC: A01N25/34
Filed: 2006-01-10
Abstract: A package is provided for applying a product, the package comprises a first film layer 14 having an aperture 18 thereon and a second film layer 32 being connected to said first film layer 14. The second film layer 32 is connected on an opposite side of said aperture 18, wherein said first film layer 14 and said second film layer 32 fold along an axis (figure 13) and wherein said first film layer 14 and said second film layer 32 fold along said axis to prevent exposure of said aperture 18. The package may further comprise a product chamber between said first film layer 14 and said second film layer 32 and include a handle 34.
Patent GB-2452642-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container with bail arm support facilitating stacking
Inventor: APPS WILLIAM P
IPC: B65D6/18
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A collapsible container 10 includes a plurality of walls 14, 18 collapsible onto the base 12. At least one wall 18 has a support 20 pivotably mounted to an upper end portion thereof. The support 20 is both pivotally and slidably mounted to the first wall 18, and has a support portion moveable from a first position adjacent the first wall 18 to a second position spaced inwardly of the container from the first position. The support 20 may be at least partially retractable into the first wall 18. In the retracted position, the wall 18 can be pivoted downward onto the base 12, with a portion 21 of the support 20 passing through a channel 24 formed on the interior of the adjacent wall 14. As the wall 18 is pivoted to the upright position, the support 20 is automatically deployed into the support position by its engagement with the channel 24. The support 20 permits stacking of like containers 10.
Patent GB-2469078-A (GB)
Title: Valve arrangement for a positive displacement fluid injector, eg fuel injector
Inventor: ALLEN JEFFREY
IPC: F02M57/02
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: A fluid injector 10, eg for fuel, which functions as a positive displacement pump comprises a piston 11 which draws fluid into a piston chamber via a one-way inlet valve 32 and then expels the fluid via a one-way outlet valve 25-29. The inlet comprises a passage 24 through a housing 12 which opens on to the pumping chamber as an inlet orifice, eg annular, provided in a piston chamber end face (40, fig.6c) facing an opposed piston face of the piston. The outlet comprises a passage 30 through the housing 12 which opens on to the pumping chamber via an outlet orifice in the piston chamber end face spaced apart from the inlet orifice. The one-way inlet valve 32 comprises a sealing element, eg annular, which is aligned with the inlet orifice and which can engage the piston end face spanning the inlet orifice to seal the inlet orifice. The piston 11 may force the sealing element into engagement with the piston chamber end face. The piston face may have a recess (40, figs. 8, 9, 10A) aligned with the sealing element allowing fluid to flow around the sealing element.
Patent GB-2459036-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for implementing a secure chain of trust
Inventor: COX MICHAEL
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2009-04-08
Abstract: A method, an integrated circuit and a system for implementing a secure chain of trust is disclosed. While executing secure boot code 114 in a secure boot mode, less-secure boot code 155 may be authenticated using a secret key. A secure key may also be calculated or generated during the secure boot mode based upon the secret key and a unique identifier associated with the programmable integrated circuit 110. After control is turned over to the authenticated less-secure boot code, at least one application 145 may be authenticated using the secure key. Once authenticated in the less-secure boot mode, the application may be executed by the programmable integrated circuit. In this manner, a secure chain of trust may be implemented for the programmable integrated circuit. The application may comprise an operating system for execution by a processor of the programmable integrated circuit. The secure boot mode may comprise a warm boot or cold boot process. Access may be limited to the secret key before exit of the secure boot mode.
Patent GB-2465042-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for moving chairs
Inventor: ALCOCK CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47C7/00
Filed: 2008-11-06
Abstract: A chair moving mechanism is disclosed for rendering a chair easier to move, even when occupied by a person. The mechanism comprises four levers (6a-6d), each of which has a wheel (14) and is rotatably connected to a different chair leg (2) about a pivot point (8). Each lever (6a-6d) is connected to another of said levers (6a-6d) such that rotating at least one of the levers (6a-6d) causes simultaneous rotation of all of the other levers (6a-6d) so as to move the wheels (14) from a position wherein the chair legs (2) contact the ground (4) to a position wherein the chair legs (2) are lifted off the ground (4) by the wheels (14).
Patent GB-2462542-A (GB)
Title: Mixer tap
Inventor: CHANG CHIN-MAO
IPC: F16K11/074
Filed: 2009-09-15
Abstract: A mixer tap includes a water inlet unit 10 and a water outlet unit 20 connected with the water inlet unit. The water inlet unit includes an inlet port 11, two inlet pipes 14, an inlet tube 113, an outlet tube 123, an outlet port 121, two valve seats 13, two control valves 15, and a separation wall 1131. The water outlet unit includes an escutcheon 23, a water outlet base 22, and two control handles 21. The water inlet unit is modularized and is pre-assembled, so that the water inlet unit can be mounted on and detached from the water outlet unit easily and quickly, thereby assisting a user in assembling and disassembling the mixer tap.
Patent GB-2474035-A (GB)
Title: Restricting use of an electrical device
Inventor: MCCARROLL SEAN EDWARD JAMES
IPC: G04G15/00
Filed: 2009-10-01
Abstract: An alarm device (104) for restricting use of an electrically-powered device (102) is arranged to be connected, when in use, in a supply line between a power outlet (100) and the electrically-powered device (102). The alarm device (104) comprises a timer module (130) arranged to exercise, when in use, control over when the electrically-powered device (102) is powered. The alarm device (104) also comprises an alarm module (134) arranged to detect an attempt to interfere with the exercise of control over when the electrically-powered device (102) is powered. The device may be set via a keypad 116.
Patent GB-2461210-A (GB)
Title: System and method for crossflow detection and intervention in production wellbores
Inventor: THIGPEN BRIAN
IPC: E21B43/14
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: A system and method for managing a production from a wellbore (50) that includes taking measurements relating to one or more selected parameters for each of the production zones (52a, 52b) over a time period and determining the occurrence of the cross flow in the wellbore using a trend of the one or more of the measurements. The system includes a processor (150) that receives information relating to the measurements made over time relating to the selected parameters, wherein the processor determines or predicts the occurrence of the cross flow from a trend of at least one of the measurements.
Patent GB-2461001-A (GB)
Title: Network architecture for call processing
Inventor: STRATTON NATHAN ALLAN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2008-05-08
Abstract: A network system for call processing, including customer premises equipment originating a call across, a network, wherein the call includes private and public information; a session border controller directing the call information from the customer premises equipment to a public switched telephone network gateway, wherein the session border controller parses out the private information from the call information transmitted to the gateway; and one or more servers coupled to the session border controller, routing only the non-private call information to the public switched telephone network gateway.
Patent GB-2476053-A (GB)
Title: Displaying seismic data in the form of a predicted well log for a planned well trajectory to make interpretation easier for a drilling rig operator
Inventor: SONNELAND LARS
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2009-12-08
Abstract: A method of processing geological data (especially seismic data) comprising a plurality of geological surfaces (e.g. strata horizons 1, faults 2) within a geological volume includes (i) specifying a well trajectory 3 which extends through the geological volume; (ii) identifying the geological surfaces within the volume which are intersected by the trajectory; (iii) determining, for each intersected surface, the depth, the dip angle and the dip direction of the surface at the point of intersection with the trajectory; and (iv) predicting a well log for the trajectory, the log specifying the depths, dip angles and dip directions of the intersected geological surfaces. Results from experimental well logs (e.g. MWD or gamma-ray logs) can be used to update the predicted well log. The well log enables a drilling rig operator to know what geological structures will be encountered on a particular well trajectory, rather than having an overview of the entire geological volume.
Patent GB-676567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a process of isolating glucuronic acids and derivatives thereof
IPC: C07H7/033
Filed: 1950-04-24
Abstract: The mixtures obtained by oxidizing a glucose derivative having a protected aldehyde group and free primary hydroxy group are esterified with one or more alcohols of 2-7 carbon atoms in the presence of an esterification catalyst; the esterified mixture is treated with water to remove soluble impurities and the purified esters separated.  The esters may be hydrolysed with alkali to the corresponding free acids or with acid to glucuronic acid itself, which may be separated as such or as glucuronolactone. The starting material may contain 20-40 per cent of the glucuronic acid derivative.  The alcohol used is preferably propyl, butyl or amyl, excess being added to act as solvent for the ester produced.  The esterification catalyst may be sulphuric, hydrochloric, phosphoric or benzenesulphonic acid, in an amount of 0.5-5.0 per cent by weight of the reaction mixture. Esterification is continued until no more water is azeotropically distilled and the residue preferably treated with a hydrocarbon such as benzene in conjunction with the water-extraction, to remove tar and coloured matter.  The glucuronic acid may be recovered from the product of hydrolysis of the esters by extraction with a water-immiscible alcohol (e.g. butanol), removing sulphate ions (e.g. as barium sulphate) derived from the acid hydrolytic agent, decolorizing the solution and crystallizing from acetic acid when glucuronolactone is obtained.  Examples show the oxidation of methylglucoxide, esterification with butanol and working up the mixture to obtain glucuronic acid or its lactone. Alternatively the methylglucuronoxide obtained may be hydrolysed p  to glucuronic acid before esterification.
Patent GB-1025520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to exhaust assemblies for internal combustion engines
IPC: F01N13/08
Filed: 1965-03-09
Abstract: 1,025,520. Exhaust ejectors. E. AXIOTIADES and C. CHARALAMBOUS. March 9, 1965 [Sept. 30, 1964], No. 10022/65. Heading FIB. An exhaust ejector comprises helicoidal vanes 4 surrounding, and extending beyond the outlet end of, an exhaust tube 2 whereby air flowing through a sleeve 3 is set into rotation to exert an ejector action on the gases in tube 2.
Patent GB-288211-A (GB)
Title: Chenille fabric and method for producing the same
IPC: D03D39/00
Filed: 1928-04-03
Abstract: 288,211. Naamlooze Vennootschap Koninklijke Vereenigde Tapijtfabrieken. April 4, 1927, [Convention date]. Pile fabrics.-Multicolour chenille fabrics for carpets, upholstery &c. are produced by using different coloured chenille wefts 4, 5, each weft being however of the same colour throughout. These self coloured wefts are twisted to form round chenille wefts and are inserted in sequence according to the pattern in sheds formed by ground warps 6 and binding-warps 7 in looms having a jacquard or dobby as well as shedding devices for the binder threads whereby chenille wefts of different colours appear at the top at different places and a two sided patterned velour chenille fabric results. The fabric may be furnished with a smooth backing comprising a warp 8, jute weft threads 9, and a binding-warp 10. The jute weft threads 9 may be replaced by a chenille thread differing in colour from the others, and any two of the three coloured chenille wefts may appear at one side or the other at a particular place. Specifications 8615/88, 10578/90, and 13544/91 are referred to.
Patent GB-722683-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fastening devices
IPC: F16B5/12
Filed: 1953-04-13
Abstract: 722,683. Fastening devices for mouldings. UNITED - CARR FASTENER CORPORATION. April 13, 1953 [April 21, 1952], No. 10083/53. Class 20 (4). A fastening device for securing a channelsectioned moulding to a panel or the like comprises a plate 20 formed of metal capable of being hardened by heat treatment and having a hole to receive a bolt 38, diagonally opposed rounded edges 22 and 24 and a spring clip 26 which is secured to the plate as shown or by spot welding, and which is made of metal not appreciably hardened by heat treatment. In use, the rounded edges of the plate and the free end of the clip 26 are engaged under the inturned edges 14 and 15 of the moulding as shown in Fig. 4, when the stem of the bolt 38 can be inserted through a hole in a panel and the moulding secured thereto by a nut. In a modification, the plate has an elongated slot through which the stem of the bolt 38 passes.
Patent GB-296135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in taps for fluids
IPC: B67D3/04
Filed: 1928-01-12
Abstract: 296,135. Phillips, C. S. Jan. 12, 1928. Casings. - A tap for drawing off fluid from drums, barrels, &c., of the kind adapted to be unscrewed and re-fitted in a reversed position to serve as a plug or closure member, comprises a straight tubular body a, externally screw threaded at one end c and internally threaded at the other end d to receive a manually operable plug e provided with an elastic washer e<1> cooperating with an annular seating d<1>. For use as a tap, Fig. 1, the end c is screwed into a boss A in the container -B, a liquid tight joint being provided by a nut c<1> and. packing washer c<2>, liquid being drawn off through the bore b and orifice b<1>. To serve as a plug, the device is unscrewed and re-inserted in a reversed relation, Fig. 3, a second packing washer c<3> forming a fluid tight joint whilst a cap b<3> covering the exposed end may seat against the washer c<2>.
Patent GB-1222425-A (GB)
Title: Electrodynamic vibrator compressor
IPC: F04B35/04
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,222,425. Compressors. PHILIPS' GLOEILAMPENFABRIEKEN N.V. March 1, 1968 [March 4, 1967], No.10104/68. Heading F1N. [Also in Division F2, H2] A reciprocating piston compressor is resiliently mounted in a housing 17 by springs 20, 21 resilient in the direction of the reciprocating movement but rigid in directions perpendicular to that direction. Each spring 20, 21 is in the form of an arcuately slotted diaphragm, Fig.2, or a corrugated diaphragm, Fig. 3 (not shown), fixed at the periphery to the housing 17 and at the centre to studs 18, 19 carried by the compressor. Alternatively each spring may be a flat rectangular plate or a generally U-shaped leaf spring having the longer limb fixed to the housing 17 and the shorter limb fixed to the compressor. The compressor piston 8 is urged by springs 13, 14 to a mid position and is reciprocated by an A.C. energized coil disposed in an annular air gap defined by a permanent magnet core 1 and a cylindrical member 27.