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Patent GB-2438617-A (GB)
Title: Continuous fermentation process for the production of ethyl alcohol
Inventor: JACKMAN EDWARD ARTHUR
IPC: C12P7/06
Filed: 2006-06-03
Abstract: A continuous fermentation technique for the production of ethanol in which a concentrated sugar based substrate feedstock, at approximately 35% by weight in water or at a viscosity no greater than 10 centipoises at 25 {C is used, while the fermentation occurs at a temperature not exceeding 35 {C. The fermented liquid substrate is preferably maintained within the limits of 2-4% weight of ethyl alcohol formed with the ethyl alcohol removed (along with its attendant water) in vapour form at reduced pressure (in the range 30-50 mmHg). Water may be added to dilute the flow of fermentation substrate between the fermentation vessel and the vapour disengagement vessel to ensure that the flow is sufficient to maintain a liquid barometric seal (barometric leg) of not less than 10.5 metres preventing the residual solids content in the effluent becoming dehydrated. The solid content of the effluent may be monitored by specific gravity or viscosity sensing instrumentation in order to allow flow control by water dilution when necessary. Thus no clarification (e.g. by expensive centrifugation) of the substrate is necessary.
Patent GB-2430301-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for driving liquid crystal display device
Inventor: HONG JIN CHEOL
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: A method for driving a liquid crystal display device is disclosed the device having a data driving integrated cicuit that includes an output buffer (46), the method comprising turning off a first switch (SW1) connected between the output buffer (46) and an output terminal of the data driving integrated circuit; turning on a second switch (SW2) to pre-charge a supply line of a first pre-charge voltage, the second switch (SW2) connected between the supply line of the first pre-charge voltage and the output terminal; and turning on a third switch to pre-charge a supply line of a second pre-charge voltage, the third switch (SW3) connected between the supply line of the second pre-charge voltage and the output terminal.
Patent GB-2428076-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for securely loading and mounting a tubular device in a flexible wall and manufacturing method for said loading device
Inventor: KARLING JONAS
IPC: A61F/
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: An improved method and device for securely inserting a tubular element (30) into a through-aperture (40) in a flexible wall (60) accessible from one side only. The tubular element has a retainer (31, 32) projecting transversely at each end thereof, said retainer being resiliently foldable towards the axis of said tubular element. The element is inserted into a loading tube (11), wherein the retainers are automatically folded into the correct orientation by an automatic bending means (18). The bending means is part of a self-contained device for inserting said tubular element (30) into said through-aperture (40).
Patent GB-2430002-A (GB)
Title: Well treatment
Inventor: KOTLAR HANS KRISTIAN
IPC: C09K8/56
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the treatment of a subterranean formation which contains sand particles, said method comprising contacting said formation with a positively charged polymer capable of increasing the residual matrix strength of said sand particles whereby to reduce or prevent their migration whilst minimising any decrease in the permeability of said formation. Polymer materials suitable for use in the method of the invention include polyaminoacids, poly (diallyl ammonium salts) and mixtures thereof.
Patent GB-2437653-A (GB)
Title: Heated golf club bag
Inventor: REID STUART
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A golf club bag comprises a bag body 1, at least one fan 3 and at least one electrical heating wire located within the base of the bag body. The golf club bag may include two fans, two heating wires, and power unit 4 and switch 5. The golf club bag may include additional features e.g. a glove compartment and golf club guide plates.
Patent GB-2452476-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic liner for gas turbine engine manufactured by an additive fabrication process
Inventor: HEMMINGS ROBERT GILBERT
IPC: B22F3/105
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: An acoustic panel for a gas turbine engine comprises a sandwich-like construction including a porous face sheet having a plurality of apertures therein. An impervious back sheet spaced apart from the face sheet and connected thereto by the walls of a plurality of cells of a cellular-type structure sandwiched between the face sheet and back sheet. The face sheet, back sheet and cell walls are integrally formed as a single jointless entity by selective laser melting/sintering or other additive fabrication process. One embodiment may have one or more intermediate panels provided between the face and back sheets. The invention may incorporate at least one Helmholtz resonator compartment.
Patent GB-2445212-A (GB)
Title: Signal treatment device for use with telecommunications equipment
Inventor: WARREN JOHN ANDREW
IPC: H01R13/719
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: A signal treatment device 40 comprising: a plate having a front face (41, fig.5), a rear face (42, fig.5) and a conduit 44 for a wire to pass through the plate; a first telephone cable connection means 45 mounted on the plate and having terminals for releasable electrical connection to a rear-side telephone cable; a second telephone cable connection means 47 mounted on the plate and having terminals for releasable electrical connection to a front-side telephone cable; and signal treating means (46, fig.5), such as a low pass filter, electrically connected to the first and second telephone cable connection means; a gap 48 in the conduit 44 periphery enables wires 50 to enter into the conduit 44. The wire guide opening 48 in the aperture 44 enables the signal treatment device 40 to be retro-fitted in a network termination box whilst avoiding any re-wiring.
Patent GB-2439033-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for gathering market research data inside and outside commercial establishments
Inventor: FITZGERALD JOAN G
IPC: G01S19/09
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: Methods and systems for tracking movements of participants in a market research study, for example, outside retail establishments, are provided. The methods and systems employ portable monitors (32, 350, 400, 410) carried on the persons of the participants to gather location data.
Patent GB-2444392-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow control apparatus
Inventor: HAMER PETER JAMES
IPC: F16K31/12
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: A main control valve 20 is actuated by a pilot fluid control signal between open and closed positions to supply fluid to a valve actuator. A stack of logic control valves 22, 24 is supported on the main valve 20 and controls the flow of the pilot signal. Each of the logic control valves 22, 24 has a housing of common design. Intermediate flow-directing plates 33-36 of different designs provide fluid communication between adjacent housings. The stack has a common pilot feed passage (50, Fig 5) and a common exhaust passage (52, Fig. 7) that are each defined by an annular clearance around supporting tie bars (40-43, Fig. 8) that pass through bores in the stack. Each plate has apertures that form part of the exhaust and pilot feed passages and an aperture that interconnects the returning pilot signal with the pilot inlet of the next valve in the stack. The arrangement allows for simplification of the design of the apparatus with a single housing design and multiple plate designs.
Patent GB-2455971-A (GB)
Title: Providing a real world audiovisual stream to a communication unit
Inventor: OLIVEREAU ALEXIS
IPC: H04W4/029
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: An audio stream server 115 comprises a request processor (203 fig.2), which receives a request for an audiovisual stream from a communication unit 101. The request includes a location indication for the audiovisual stream. A selection processor (205 fig.2) selects a group of stream feed units 103 from a plurality of stream feed units in response to the location indication and a stream data processor (207 fig.2) receives audiovisual streams from at least one stream feed unit of the group of stream feed units 103. A stream generation processor (209 fig.2) then generates an audiovisual stream for the communication unit 101 from the received audiovisual stream and a stream transmit processor (211 fig.2) transmits the generated audiovisual stream to the communication unit 101. The communication unit 101 and/or the stream feed units 103 may be user equipments of a cellular communication system. The invention may allow an audio stream for a given real world location to be provided on request e.g. using an existing cellular communication system.
Patent GB-2458315-A (GB)
Title: Education aid
Inventor: TOON GILLIAN
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2008-03-14
Abstract: A series of discs 1 with a number of different coloured buttons/switches 3 which are illuminated 5 on operation. Preferably each button/switch relates to, and is labelled with, a different strategy used to support reading, spelling or mental maths. It is intended that the invention be used as a diagnostic and teaching tool for literacy and mental maths skills in several different ways. To be used whilst reading, spelling and during mental maths, the invention will draw learners' attention to the strategies they use and encourage use of other specific, or a wider range, of reading, spelling and mental maths strategies.
Patent GB-2460405-A (GB)
Title: Modular mounting system unit
Inventor: LIGERTWOOD PETER
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 2008-05-28
Abstract: A modular mounting system 11 made up of; a mounting module 12 with outwardly extending side channels 12A,B, at least one extension module 13, 14 adapted to mounting module 12 via inwardly extending channels 13A,B that cooperate with channels 12A,B. The at least one extension module 13 can extend between an open and closed configurations. At least one slidably mounted carrier 15 is mounted on the at least one extension module 12, 14 which may be moved along extension module 13 by rotatable bolt 16. Display panels may be mounted either directly or via an intermediate member (not shown) on sets of mounting points M. The modular mounting system 11 is typically mounted vertically optionally with multiple units adjacent to form a lattice (Figure 8).
Patent GB-2462118-A (GB)
Title: Weight training apparatus
Inventor: MAY RICHARD
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2008-07-25
Abstract: A weight training apparatus comprises an elongate member having a central portion 4 and end portions 6a,b, each end portion being offset from the longitudinal axis of the central portion and being adapted for holding one or more weights. The central portion 4 of the elongate member includes a plurality of grip portions 8a,b, each grip portion having a cross-sectional form having an aspect ratio greater than 1 (see figure 2). The cross-sectional form of each grip portion may be substantially rectangular or elliptical.
Patent GB-2453204-A (GB)
Title: Fall arrest block
Inventor: AUSTON OLIVER
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 2008-08-11
Abstract: A fall arrest block 10 has a spindle 34 on which a length of lifeline 14 is wound. In normal use, the lifeline (preferably webbing) retracts onto and extends from a drum housing 12, as the workman moves towards and away from a secure point to which the housing is attached. In the event of a fall, an inertia mechanism sensitive to acceleration of the spindle 34 operates to lock a locking mechanism 42 to hold the spindle 34 against further rotation. An energy absorbing link 18 is built into the webbing, close to a hook 16 to which the workman is attached. The energy absorbing link 18 includes a section of lifeline that is stretchable, but non-elastic. The locking mechanism 42 includes a toothed ratchet wheel 36 that is engaged by a pawl 38 in order to lock the spindle 34 rotation. The toothed ratchet wheel 36 is part of a unitary body with the spindle 34.
Patent GB-2463079-A (GB)
Title: Retaining Wall
Inventor: BAKER DAVID
IPC: E02D5/02
Filed: 2008-09-02
Abstract: A retaining wall 10 for retaining matter on one side comprising plural upwardly projecting primary sheet piles 12 spaced apart with intermediate sheet panels 14 spanning the gap between primary sheet piles. The intermediate sheet panels 14 differ from the primary sheets 12 in weight, size, strength or depth and may be rigid or flexible. The intermediate panels 14 may be connected to the pair of primary panels 12 and may comprise two separate interconnected panels. There may be a stopper restricting the vertical movement of the intermediate panels 14. A method of constructing a retaining wall or cofferdam by driving primary sheet piles 12 into the ground with intermediate panels 14 of different properties spanning the gap between adjacent primary sheet piles 12. The intermediate panels 14 may be driven into the ground to a lesser extent than the primary sheet piles 12.
Patent GB-2464970-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressing comprising fibrous plugs
Inventor: STEPHENSON CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2008-11-01
Abstract: A wound dressing comprises fibrous plugs3within a foam sheet1. The plugs3are capable of transporting liquid/exudates from a wound site by capillary action and/or absorption in the body of the foam sheet1. The foam sheet1may be made from polyurethane, polyester or silicone foam. The fibrous plugs3may be made from fibres of polyester, polyamide, polyoleofin, absorbent cotton, rayon or viscose. The dressing may have a wound contact layer and/or a water-repellent film on the outer side. The plugs3may be produced by needling a fibrous layer2through the foam sheet1.
Patent GB-2452893-A (GB)
Title: Swing alignment device
Inventor: MCPHIE STUART
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: A swing alignment device (1) for assisting or training a golfer to swing with the correct golf swing, the device comprising: a rod-like member (2); and a mounting member (3) for mounting to a shaft (5) of a golf club (6), the mounting member providing a support means (7) which supports the rod-like member on the mounting member such that the rod-like member (2) extends substantially parallel to the shaft and permits the rod-like member to slide relative to the support means (7). The mounting member (3) is suitably adapted for mounting to the grip portion (4) on the shaft of the golf club (6) and includes a grip engagement formation (10) for placing against the grip portion of the shaft (5). The support means for the rod-like member comprise at least one sleeve through which the rod-like member (2) passes, whereby the rod-like member is supported with its longitudinal axis closely laterally spaced from the axis of the golf club shaft (5).
Patent GB-2452687-A (GB)
Title: Nickel-based brazing alloy and method for brazing
Inventor: NUETZEL DIETER
IPC: B23K35/30
Filed: 2007-08-01
Abstract: Nickel-based brazing alloy and method for brazing Brazing alloy with a composition consisting essentially of FeaNiRestCrbMocCudSi eBfPg, wherein 0 atomic % <= a <= 50 atomic %; 5 atomic % <= b <= 18 atomic %; 0.2 atomic % < c <=3 atomic %; 4 atomic % <= e <= 15 atomic %; 4 atomic % <= f <= 15 atomic %; 0 atomic % <= g <= 6 atomic %; rest Ni, and wherein if 0 atomic % < a <=50 atomic %; then 0.5 atomic % <= d < 3 atomic % and if a=0, then 0.5 atomic % <= d <= 5 atomic %.
Patent GB-2467306-A (GB)
Title: Baby soother station
Inventor: RICHARDSON DAVID BARRY
IPC: A47D15/00
Filed: 2009-01-23
Abstract: A caddy for baby's soother including sound-activated means and a light 3, for drawing the baby's attention to the soother. Light 3 is activated by the baby's waking cry, thereby enabling the baby to see and retrieve the soother. The caddy has a hole or recess adapted to receive a baby's dummy and is made in two portions so that the cot rails are gripped between the two portions, inner portion bears two foam pads. The two foam pads ensure that the caddy can slide downwards under pressure. The two portions can have a flat disc, hemispherical or dome shape.
Patent GB-2457168-A (GB)
Title: A plant protection means and apparatus comprising a biodegradable container
Inventor: FALCON ANDREW
IPC: A01G13/02
Filed: 2009-02-06
Abstract: A plant protection means to protect, especially, young plants comprises a container holding a plant growth support medium, the container being formable, once positioned into the shape of a mat to cover a region of ground to receive a plant. The material from which the container is made is biodegradable. The container may contain organic mulch. The container may be cuttable with a conventional knife or it may be provided with score marks, or otherwise weakened to facilitate folding of the container along the marks or weakened areas. The container may be a bag which is closed around the growing medium. In particular bio degradation of the material can provide heat to assist plant growth. In addition, a method of protecting and nourishing a plant is also disclosed, involving forming a container into a mat, laying the container on the ground and spreading out a support medium into a layer over the container.
Patent GB-2454830-A (GB)
Title: Extended package substrate
Inventor: IRVINE JAMES A
IPC: H01R24/00
Filed: 2007-08-21
Abstract: An apparatus may include an integrated circuit package comprising a plurality of conductive pads and having a face, and a socket coupled to the integrated circuit package and to the conductive pads, the socket having a footprint. In some aspects, the footprint is smaller than the face.
Patent GB-2473805-A (GB)
Title: Shelving system with height adjustable shelves
Inventor: KITT DAVID
IPC: A47B57/20
Filed: 2009-07-08
Abstract: A shelving system (10) has height adjustable shelves, and may be a portable trolley for holding medical equipment. The system comprises at least one shelf (18), with support (14) and at least one bracket (36) for locating the shelf (18) on the support (14). The bracket (36) includes at least two members (38) engageable with the support (14), and locking means (40) to lock the bracket (36) and the shelf (18) to the support (14). The shelves are formed with a flat surface for use and an edge surface (22), preferably depending from the flat. In the edge surface there are at least two openings (34) through which the locating pins from the bracket pass to engage with apertures (32) in the support. The assembly is locked in place by a bolt (40) passing through an opening in the locating bracket and the shelf edge and mating with a nut (42) captively retained in the support. Another aspect of the invention is that a shelf may have an opening/aperture in its edge face, for fitting an accessory such as a hook. The opening has one or more projections (52), the accessory (58) having a complementary shape to mate with it.
Patent GB-2462716-A (GB)
Title: Multi stage check valve for a fuel injector
Inventor: WILLIAMS BRANDON P
IPC: F02C7/232
Filed: 2009-08-14
Abstract: A multi stage check valve 100 for a fuel injector for a gas turbine engine includes a valve housing 102 defining an internal valve chamber (104, figure 8). A main valve member 106 within the valve chamber of the valve housing has an internal valve chamber (108). In the first position thereof, the main valve member blocks fuel below a predetermined main pressure from flowing through a main fuel path 110. In the second position thereof, the main valve member is displaced to allow fuel above the predetermined main pressure to flow through the main fuel path. The multi stage check valve also includes a pilot valve member 112 within the valve chamber (108). In the first position thereof, the pilot valve member blocks fuel below a predetermined pilot pressure from flowing through the pilot fuel path 114. In the second position thereof, the pilot valve member is displaced to allow fuel above the predetermined pilot pressure to flow through the pilot fuel path. The predetermined pilot pressure may be lower than the predetermined main pressure.
Patent GB-2473240-A (GB)
Title: A touch screen device using correlated emitter-detector pairs
Inventor: SMITH EUAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2009-09-04
Abstract: An apparatus comprises correlated emitter-detector pairs for determining the amount of electromagnetic (EM) radiation, such as optical light or infrared, received at a detector from its paired emitter. An array of emitters 23, 24 emits EM radiation and an array of detectors 25, 26, 27 detects said radiation. Drive control circuitry 37, 38, 39 controls the array of emitters 23, 24 so that they emit pulses of EM radiation at substantially the same clock frequency, the amplitude of the pulses being modulated using a set of mutually orthogonal binary vectors, each of which is different for each emitter. Detection circuitry processes a signal corresponding to the radiation reaching each particular detector in the array using the mutually orthogonal binary vector associated with the correlated emitter to produce a detection signal for that particular detector. This apparatus could be used in a touch screen device which allows the detection of actual touches (using frustrated total internal reflection and or the detection of near field objects by analysing the amount of radiation not received at a particular emitter.
Patent GB-2475860-A (GB)
Title: Sliding door and ventilation screen
Inventor: DUFFY CHRIS PAUL
IPC: E06B3/42
Filed: 2009-12-03
Abstract: A sliding window assembly 1 comprising a support frame 3, sliding window panel 5 and a ventilation panel 6 which may be a grid or mesh formed from a sheet of steel perforated with holes. The sliding window panel 5 is mounted to translate laterally within the support frame 3 and the ventilation panel 6 is mounted to pivot with respect to the support frame 3 whereby when in the closed position, the ventilation panel 6 is configured to extend across an opening aperture that is formed when the sliding window panel 5 is in the open position so as to allow air flow but restrict access, and when in the fully open position, the ventilation panel 5 is configured to allow access to the interior or the sliding window panel 5. Preferably there may be a reciprocating drive mechanism for moving the sliding panel which includes a rotatable handle and a gear system. Also claimed is a situation wherein the ventilation panel is just a standard second panel. A sliding element assembly for translating the door is also claimed.
Patent GB-2475906-A (GB)
Title: A relay apparatus used in connection with the lte-a standard
Inventor: SIVAVAKEESAR SIVAPATHALINGHAM
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 2009-12-04
Abstract: A telecommunication system comprising a control node and one or more relays, wherein at least one of said one of said relays is in a standby mode, and wherein each relay comprises a first aspect comprising the functionality of a user equipment and a second aspect comprising the functionality of a control node. The system further includes a plurality of user equipments, such that each user equipment and the first aspect of the one or more relays are assigned user equipment identifiers by the control node, and that said identifier is used by the control node to activate the first aspect of the relay in the standby mode.