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Patent GB-2428094-A (GB)
Title: A controller for an input device, an input device, and a method of using an input device
Inventor: WYNNE-POWELL THOMAS MATTHEW
IPC: H03K17/96
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A controller (15) for an input device (13) is adapted to discriminate between at least first and second users on the basis of a user identification signal received from at least one of the users. In one example, the controller is adapted to receive an input signal comprising one of a first user identification signal V1(t) and a second user identification signal V2(t), and to discriminate between the first and second users on the basis of whether the input signal comprises the first user identification signal or the second user identification signal. A position controller also detects the position of the input signal on the display (13) which may be a touch screen. Alternatively, a signal from the input device may be detected passing through one or the other user to a detector circuit. The input device and controller may be used in a car dashboard, computer screen or any other user controlled touch screen.
Patent GB-2413580-A (GB)
Title: Multi-cycle downhole tool with hydraulic damping
Inventor: TELFER GEORGE
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: A downhole tool which includes a locking bar to allow movement of a sleeve within the tool over a pre-defined range. The range is defined by a recess arranged axially or circumferentially in the tool, in which the bar locates. Fluid can be vented from the recess to provide a hydraulic brake, to prevent premature shearing of any shear pins in the tool. A stabiliser, jetting and circulating tool is described including the locking bar together with applications when incorporated in a bottom hole assembly. The tool allows multiple operations to be performed on a single trip.
Patent GB-2418924-A (GB)
Title: Weathered-effect composition
Inventor: COTTAM CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM JOH
IPC: C09D7/45
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A composition for application to a structural substrate surface for imparting thereto a weathered appearance comprises a water-soluble resin binder, a weathering-effect pigment, a surface penetrating agent and a diluent. The water-soluble resin binder may be a silane modified styrene-butadiene latex, the pigment may be carbon black and the surface penetrating agent may be a non-ionic surfactant.
Patent GB-2418909-A (GB)
Title: Controlling material flow using chute of variable cross-section
Inventor: LARRINGTON RICHARD
IPC: B60P3/00
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: Apparatus for the control of the flow of material through a flexible guide 17 is in response to the weight of material delivered to the flexible guide, the arrangement being such that the material is constrained/prevented from being discharged from the flexible guide until the weight of the material attains a predetermined amount, means 7 being provided for displacing opposed walls of a flexible chute of the guide towards each other sufficiently to prevent material passing through the chute at said location, there being arrangements for enabling/allowing the said opposed walls at said location to move apart when the amount of material delivered to the inlet of the chute attains a predetermined level. Preferably, the means 7 comprises a pair of rollers mounted on pivotal arms (43, 46, Figs 5 and 6). Preferably, a plurality of chutes are provided on a framework 8 mounted on a trailer 3 and the chutes fill boxes 6 with fruit or vegetables delivered by a conveyor (32, Fig 4).
Patent GB-2419538-A (GB)
Title: A putting practice device
Inventor: BURNS RONALD SOL
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A putter having a club head and a ball striking face and a practice device including a body 80, a spring loaded fastener with grips 87,88 connected to the body for removeably attaching the device to the club head and a pair of parallel spaced apart guide panels 81,82 extending outwardly from the body, normal to the ball striking face. Optionally the lower edge of the panels may be positioned less than a quarter of an inch (6.4mm) above the ground and the panels may be at least one half an inch high (12.7mm). Alternatively the device may comprise at least one guide panel which may be adjusted laterally along the device body. The device may be used to determine when the club head tilts.
Patent GB-2433736-A (GB)
Title: Dunnage bag
Inventor: PRENTICE MARK E
IPC: B65D81/05
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A dunnage bag (10) consists of two sheets (18, 20) of nylon reinforced rubber material bonded together about a common peripheral edge (12), to form a closed bag (10). A filling aperture (14, 16) is provided between the two sheets of material (18, 20), preferably in the corner of the bag (10). Preferably a valve (14) is fitted in the filling aperture (14, 16) and permits inflation of the bag (10) in one mode of operation, and emptying of the bag (10) in another, the valve (14) preferably having a one-way air restriction in one position. The bag (10) may be manufactured by placing two sheets (18, 20) of rubber material on top of one another with a sheet of separator material (22) between the parts of the sheets which are not to be bonded together.
Patent GB-2423774-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling the morphological growth of neurons
Inventor: KUWABARA KOSUKE
IPC: C12M3/00
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: There is provided a method for controlling morphological growth of neurons by specifically controlling the surface configuration of a substrate. There is also provided a neuron culture substrate necessary for application of the method and neurons controlled in morphological growth. The method for culturing neurons include, providing a culture medium and neurons on a cell culture substrate 1 and culturing the neurons in corresponding culture conditions wherein the culture surface of the cell culture substrate 1 has a plurality of protrusions 4, and the shape, interval or both is controlled to control morphological growth of the neurons.
Patent GB-2424508-A (GB)
Title: Device for signalling a vehicle in an accident that has received assistance
Inventor: AZORIN JUAN JOSE SORIANO
IPC: B60Q1/52
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: Device for signaling a vehicle that vehicle in an accident that has received assistance; characterized in that it comprises at least a sheet of flexible material of appropriate size, equipped on the back with an adhesive substance protected by waxed paper or similar material that can be removed on use, whereas on the opposite side a series of graphics and/or colors are incorporated in order to indicate that the vehicle has received assistance by sticking it to the vehicle; the portion or portions have fold lines that help with storage, prior to use, folded inside envelopes or folders occupying a reduced space.
Patent GB-2435933-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated instrument panel for a vehicle
Inventor: MEZOUARI SAMIR
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: A back-lit instrument 10 suitable for use in a vehicle comprises an instrument panel 4 having a region 7 to be illuminated, a light source 1 coupled to a light guide 2 comprising a plurality of optical fibres 24 located behind the panel, wherein the instrument further comprises reflecting means 3 also located behind the panel 4 to reflect light emitted from the light guide towards the panel. The optical fibres 24 may be woven together and may have disruptions formed by cutting, moulding, coating or kinking. The reflecting means preferably comprises a concave curved portion 32. LEDs may be coupled to the ends of the light guide. The instrument may be speedometer, while the region to be illuminated may be circular.
Patent GB-2437723-A (GB)
Title: Flexible waterproof flood protection container
Inventor: HILL ROBERT THOMAS
IPC: B65D88/16
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: A flexible waterproof flood protection container 10 for protecting possessions from flood water, comprises a variable volume housing 12 into which possessions can be placed and which can be water tightly sealed; means for stabilising the sealed housing 12 when subjected to flood water, and two or more one-way valves 26 for discharging air from the housing 12. The in use stabilising means defines two or more chambers 46 in the housing 12 as the interior volume of the housing 12 varies. The chambers 46 stabilise the housing 12 when buoyant in flood water. The two or more one-way valves 26 discharge air from the housing 12 via the chambers 46, each one-way valve in use being in direct communication with one of the chambers 46 defined by the stabilizing means. Due to the variable volume housing 12, when the housing 12 is subjected to external pressure, the housing 12 at least partially conforms to the possessions therein. Preferably, the housing 12 has at least an expandable base by which the volume of the housing 12 varies in use.
Patent GB-2429752-A (GB)
Title: Two pressure differential servomotor supply
Inventor: BROCKMANN ANDREAS
IPC: E02F9/22
Filed: 2006-05-08
Abstract: A hydraulic system for supplying primary 6 and auxiliary 11, 12 consumers with pressure medium comprises a fixed or variable displacement pump 1 whose output to the system is controlled as a function of load pressure by a controller 13. When the primary consumers only are supplied the controller operates with a control pressure differential between load pressure line 15 which takes highest load pressure from the primary control block 5 and pump delivery set by spring 16. When the auxiliary consumers are operating a highest auxiliary load pressure 26, 27 is taken from the auxiliary control block 7 and supplied to an amplifier 29 such that pressure higher than auxiliary load pressure is supplied to the controller. The amplifier comprises a control piston 46 proportional pressure reducing valve 39 installed with a pump outlet 41 and auxiliary load pressure 28a as inlets and the load pressure line 15 as outlet and is controlled by adjustable electromagnet 47 and auxiliary load pressure on one side and spring 48 and its outlet pressure on the other. Low volume flow controller 40 bypasses the amplifier to tank.
Patent GB-2426592-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of gas concentration by a pellistor having a single pulse applied to it
Inventor: BAHS HANS-JURGEN
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the measurement of a gas concentration with at least one thermal measuring element which is operated in a pulsed manner. A measured value of the gas concentration in the surroundings of the measuring element is obtained from the evaluation of the response of the measuring element to at least one single pulse. The transient states of the thermal measuring element during an impressed pulse are determined via accessible electrical measured variables, from which transient states the measured value of the gas concentration in the surroundings of the measuring element can be derived. The thermal element is ideally a pellistor or a pair of pellistors. The shape of the current or voltage waveform after the pulse is applied is indicative of gas concentration. The analysis may include obtaining derivatives of voltage/current curves or may involve time or frequency integrals.
Patent GB-2438414-A (GB)
Title: Pipe to fuel injector connector allows misalignment and flow path for leakage
Inventor: CANEPA-ANSON THOMAS
IPC: F02M55/00
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A fuel pipe 40 comprises an enlarged head 40b which is engaged with a fuel injector 42 to which fuel is supplied. The fuel injector inlet 42 and pipe head 40b are received within a clamping nut 62 which has a frusto-conical inner surface 70. The pipe carries an annular collar 72 having a front surface 80 of frusto-conical form to engage with the rear surface 54 of the enlarged head of the pipe, and a rear surface 78 of frusto-conical form to engage with the inner surface 70 of the clamping nut 62. The annular collar 72 defines, at least in part, a flow path for leakage fuel (see grooves 82, figures 8-10).
Patent GB-2432972-A (GB)
Title: Light-emitting device and method for producing same
Inventor: HAMA TOSHIO
IPC: H05B33/12
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] Disclosed is a white or multicolor light-emitting device which sufficiently contains components of various wavelength regions while having excellent brightness balance among the colors. Also disclosed is a method for producing such a light-emitting device by a simple process. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] Specifically disclosed is a light-emitting device comprising, on a transparent substrate, a complementary color layer, a transparent electrode, an organic light-emitting body and a reflective electrode. This light-emitting device is characterized in that the organic light-emitting body comprises at least a blue light-emitting layer and a red light-emitting layer; the complementary color layer absorbs a part of the light emitted from the organic light-emitting body and emits green light; and the device emits white light from the transparent substrate side.
Patent GB-2435805-A (GB)
Title: A bird escape device
Inventor: BUDD DAVID CHARLES
IPC: A01M29/00
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: A bird escape device 1 for enabling a bird to escape from an enclosed space e.g. a netted area of a building. The device 1 comprising a tubular body 11 adapted to be mounted, in use, on a barrier defining the enclosed space. The tubular body comprising two spaced apart apertures 13, 19 through which, in use, the bird can enter and exit the tubular body and therefore exit the enclosed space. The device further comprising barrier means 15, 17 arranged to restrict the tubular body so as to enable the bird to exit the device but to restrict the bird entering or re-entering the device. The tubular body may take the form a cone, with the barrier device taking the form of a plurality of fingers arranged on the smaller aperture of the cone.
Patent GB-2439905-A (GB)
Title: Drink bottles with bite-actuated mouthpieces
Inventor: CHOI ROBERT
IPC: B65D51/00
Filed: 2006-04-10
Abstract: Drink bottles, or containers, with bite-actuated mouthpieces. In some embodiments, the mouthpieces are self-sealing mouthpieces that are biased to return from a dispensing configuration to a closed configuration. The bottles may be rigid or collapsible and may include a removable cap assembly. In some embodiments, the bottles include a manual on/off valve adapted to prevent drink fluid from being dispensed regardless of the mouthpiece's configuration. In some embodiments, the bottles include a straw extending into the bottle and/or a drink tube extending from external of the bottle and/or an air return system. In some embodiments, the bottles include a dispensing spout that is pivotally coupled to the cap of the drink bottle. In some embodiments, the dispensing spout includes a mount for the mouthpiece and/or cooperates with the cap to provide a manual on/off valve to selectively restrict flow of drink fluid from the bottle regardless of the mouthpiece's configuration.
Patent GB-2443958-A (GB)
Title: Seismic cable and acoustically decoupled sensor
Inventor: BORGEN LARS
IPC: G01V1/20
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: A seismic cable 14 and sensor module system includes sensor modules 22 each include a perforated housing 24 connected at the ends 38 to the cable 14 and a sensing unit 32 such that sensing unit and housing or cable are acoustically decoupled from each other. The sensing unit 32 may be physically connected by means of connector 42 to an acoustic connector 36 positioned outside the housing 24. The sensing unit 32 may be suspended relative to the housing 24 in such a way as to dampen the transfer of vibrations from the housing to the sensing unit, e.g. by means of resilient member 46 and/or suspension members or springs 50. The interior of the housing 24 may be sealed from water by resilient member 46. The system may be used to couple one or more sensing units to the earth's surface, e.g. the sea bed 16.
Patent GB-2444624-A (GB)
Title: A low energy micro-focus transmission x-ray source
Inventor: AOKI NOBUTADA
IPC: H01J35/14
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: A transmission target 13 of an X-ray tube 11 is operable to have a ground potential and an electro-optical system 19 is floated at a positive potential in a vacuum chamber 12. An electron beam 16, which is converged by means of the electro-optical system 19, is decelerated immediately before the electron beam is incident on the transmission target 13. The electron beam 16 has energy that is several times of the final set value until the electron beam passes through the electro-optical system, and a divergence action exerted by a spatial electric charge effect is reduced. Colour aberration of the electro-optical system is proportional to energy of the electron beam; thus, if the electron beam is decelerated after it has passed through the electro-optical system, aberration is reduced in proportion to the degree of deceleration, making it possible to concurrently reduce a focus size to microscopic dimensions.
Patent GB-2444425-A (GB)
Title: Modular slicing apparatus for food slicing machine
Inventor: BODEY TODD L
IPC: B26D1/46
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: A modular slicing apparatus comprises a bearing plate 80 having a first leg member 82 joined to a second leg member 83 by a base, a rotary motor 90 mounted to one of said leg members, a first pulley 92 drivingly linked to the rotary motor, a second pulley 94 rotatably mounted to the other of said leg members; an elongated blade guide 84 mounted at a first end to the first leg member and at a second end to the second leg member, the blade guide having a longitudinal slot for retaining a blade; and a continuous loop blade extending around the first and second pulleys and through the slot in the blade guide, the blade having an exposed cutting edge. The bearing plate may be mounted to and removed from a food slicing machine as a unit. An adjustment mechanism for the blade guide 84 uses two shafts 110, 112 that extend from a bearing plate 80 into a finger 102 (figure 8) that is mounted to the blade guide. The lower shaft has a cam nut 111 that displaces the finger 102 (figure 6) about the upper shaft to bend the blade guide. There is also an adjustment mechanism for the idler pulley 94 of the band blade apparatus to adjust blade tension and tracking.
Patent GB-2443380-A (GB)
Title: Rocker spring assembly
Inventor: LAPOINTE LARRY PATRICK
IPC: A47C3/02
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: A furniture member such as a rocking chair includes a chair frame operable for rocking motion relative to a stationary base. The chair frame and stationary base are coupled together by a rocker spring assembly positioned on each side of the frame/base. The rocker spring assembly includes upper and lower brackets and a single coiled spring connected to both brackets. A displacement limiting device is positioned within an inner cavity of the coiled spring to limit the rocking movement of the chair frame.
Patent GB-2447357-A (GB)
Title: Latch assembly with plates selectively joinable to give different operating characteristics
Inventor: ZWEIBOHMER DENNIS J
IPC: E05B9/00
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A latch assembly combination having a first plate assembly 12 and at least one of: i) a second plate 24 assembly that can be selectively operatively joined to the first plate assembly in first and second different manners; and ii) third and fourth plate assemblies (e.g. 26, figure 16) of different configuration that can be selectively operatively joined to the first plate assembly. The latch further comprises first and second axles 14, 16 extending from the first plate assembly. A rotor 18 is mounted to one of the first and second axles 14, 16 for guided pivoting movement between latched and released positions. A catch 20 is mounted to the other of the first and second axles. The catch 20 guides pivoting movement between: i) an engaged position wherein the catch blocks the rotor 18 in the latched position; and ii) a disengaged position wherein the rotor 18 is allowed to reposition. The latch further comprises a biasing assembly 122 for urging the rotor toward the released position.
Patent GB-2460430-A (GB)
Title: Wearable temperature sensor
Inventor: NICHOLLS JEFFREY STEVEN
IPC: A62B17/00
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: A wearable temperature-sensing apparatus for measuring an ambient environmental temperature or a surface temperature of an object. The sensing apparatus comprises a fail-safe audible indicator for indicating to a user a magnitude of the temperature. The wearable temperature sensor may be incorporated in a glove (70). The temperature sensor may include a receiver to receive a simulated temperature, and to indicate the received simulated temperature to the user in training sessions.
Patent GB-2461866-A (GB)
Title: Fastening system used with sheet members
Inventor: COATES IAN
IPC: F16B37/04
Filed: 2008-07-11
Abstract: A sheet member 4 includes a cavity 10 adjacent an edge surface 8 having an opening 12. A fastener 52 comprising a boss 54 is insertable in the cavity 10 only through the opening 12 in the edge surface 8.
Patent GB-2461876-A (GB)
Title: Animal leash that may be retracted manually or automatically.
Inventor: REED MICHAEL
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2008-07-14
Abstract: A retracting animal lead 1 comprises a housing 2 having a handle portion (4) and an internal chamber 20 in which a spool 30 is rotatably mounted. An extraction opening 5 is formed in the housing in alignment with a winding cylinder of the spool 30 for guiding lead material from the spool out of the housing. The spool biased so as to rewind the lead onto the spool and is capable of being rotated against the biasing force so as, in use, to unwind from the spool the lead material wound thereon. A winding handle 8 is rotatably mounted to the outside of the housing, and a coupling is operatively moveable between an engaged position in which it couples the winding handle 8 to the spool 30 so as to permit manual rotation of the spool 30, enabling the lead material manually to be rewound onto the spool 30, and a disengaged position in which the spool is rotationally disconnected from the handle. In use, the lead may be retracted manually or automatically and is especially suited for use with dogs.
Patent GB-2465204-A (GB)
Title: A lightweight vehicle bulkhead
Inventor: BROWN PAUL
IPC: B60R21/02
Filed: 2008-11-11
Abstract: A bulkhead for a vehicle and a method of attachment, comprising at least one panel formed from a polymer material and adapted to engage with the vehicle, reinforcement means 8 resist the impact of an object moving towards the front of the vehicle and vehicle attachment means 12 & 18. The bulkhead may comprise a first panel 2 and a second panel 4 wherein the first panel may overlap and be attached to the second panel to provide a reinforced area, the reinforced area extending substantially, horizontally, across the bulkhead. A recess 8 may be provided in the first, second, or both panels such that the recess provides a reinforcement means. The recess in the first panel may define a peripheral flange 10 around the first panel and the recess 13 in the second panel 4 may define an upper and side flange 20 such that when connected the first and second panels may define a bulkhead flange. The bulkhead flange may cooperate with a bracket to provide attachment means to the vehicle. The bulkhead may be formed from a polymer material comprising woven or layered fibres.