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Patent GB-2427746-A (GB)
Title: Electrical-cable Shielding
Inventor: BURLAND GREGORY NEIL
IPC: H01B11/10
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A bundle of electrical cables 20 are shielded from electromagnetic interference by an elongate tape 1 wrapped widthwise round the bundle with its longitudinal edges 8,11 overlapping one another. The tape includes a woven mesh 2 Preferably of bare-metal strands 5 sandwiched between outer and inner layers 4,3 of sheet-plastics, the weave being a narrow-fabric weave having warp strands 5 running longitudinally of the tape 1 and a single unbroken weft-strand 6. The mesh is bare on the outside along one longitudinal margin 11 and also on the inside along the other longitudinal margin 8 for direct electrical contact between them within the overlap in establishing closed electrical circuits encircling the cable-bundle throughout the length of the tape 1. The margin 11 of the mesh 2 innermost in the wrap may instead be insulated. Preferably a securing means such as Velcro¹ can be used to the wrapped tape in position.
Patent GB-2428157-A (GB)
Title: Content integration with format and protocol conversion
Inventor: CHIU FU-SHENG
IPC: H04N21/81
Filed: 2006-07-03
Abstract: An interactive multimedia system that converts media content in real-time or near-real-time from a variety of input data formats to data formats accepted by a user's available output devices, and to output protocols that can communicate with the user's devices. The multimedia system acquires content from remote sources and delivers it to the user. The system further supports interactive use and the generation of content by the user, as well as the purchase of media content on demand. The system receives a plurality of media source signals and a plurality of user device signals and integrates at least one of the media source signals with at least one of the user device signals to form an integrated signal. The present invention also converts the format of the media source signals and sends the integrated signal to user devices via various protocols. The system also can convert between the various protocols.
Patent GB-2435486-A (GB)
Title: A downhole packer
Inventor: SPEIRS GRAEME KENNETH
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2006-07-25
Abstract: A downhole packer 10 adapted to expand from a non-expanded configuration to an expanded configuration comprises compression members 12, 14 that compress an expandable element 16 to expand it in a radial direction 10x,y. The compression members 12, 14 comprise contacting surfaces 12s, 14s that are inclined relative to the radial expansion direction of the expandable element 16, wherein the contacting surfaces 12s, 14s may be arcuate in shape. The compression member 16 may be manufactured from an elastomeric rubber material and further comprise a double cored spring 34 around the circumference of the rubber element acting as a reinforcing member to prevent or at least reduce creep. The reinforcing member returns the expandable member 16 to its original non-expanded from on release of the compression members 12, 14. Shearing elements in the form of tapered plugs 30 may also be used to facilitate movement between the compression member and expandable member 16 following expansion.
Patent GB-2437945-A (GB)
Title: Trolley combined with tent peg extractor and hammer
Inventor: ELLIS JEREMY
IPC: E04H15/32
Filed: 2006-07-31
Abstract: A camping aid device comprises a wheeled L-shaped frame with a claw and/or ring at one end to engage with a tent peg and extract the peg from the ground using a lever action with the wheels acting as a fulcrum. The other end of the frame forms a handle which is detachable and usable as a hammer. The frame may also be used as a sack truck-style trolley for carrying a load such as a gas canister.
Patent GB-2425806-A (GB)
Title: A three mode lock
Inventor: BLANCH DAVID GARFIELD
IPC: E05B63/08
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A door lock (10) having a lock body (11), an external handle and an internal handle (12), a rotatable interconnecting member (13) to interconnect the internal handle and the external handle and a mechanism to allow the lock to have a passage mode, and a privacy mode and a deadlock mode, in one embodiment the mechanism comprises an outer hub (14) and an internal hub (15) which are inside the lock body, in a second embodiment a remote control means is provided to allow at least some of the modes to be operated manually or by remote control.
Patent GB-2426624-A (GB)
Title: Nonaqueous electrolyte composition and nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using such composition
Inventor: FUKAYA ATSUSHI
IPC: H01M10/0569
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a nonaqueous electrolyte composition obtained by dissolving an electrolyte salt in an organic solvent. This nonaqueous electrolyte composition is characterized in that the organic solvent is a mixed organic solvent containing 20-35 volume% of ethylene carbonate (a), 35-45 volume% of ethyl methyl carbonate (b), 15-35 volume% of dimethyl carbonate (c) and 3-15 volume% of diethyl carbonate or propylene carbonate (d). With this nonaqueous electrolyte composition, there can be obtained a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having excellent low-temperature characteristics as well as excellent storage characteristics or cycle characteristics.
Patent GB-2431011-A (GB)
Title: Measuring traction forces in pipe laying
Inventor: BREWIS RODERICK CHARLES
IPC: F16L55/30
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: A pipe towing head incorporates a load cell (30) for monitoring traction forces applied to the pipe. A central tubular bolt (10) has a coupling eye (12,14) at the front end, and a threaded (22) rear end, coupled to a tailpiece (24). An annular expandable pipe-gripping assembly (44), including an expander (28), is mounted on the bolt (10). The load cell (30) is axially between the tailpiece (24) and the expander (28). The expander (28) is threadedly engaged with an element (36) rotationally fast with the bolt (10). Rotation of the bolt displaces the expander (28) to cause expansion, and displaces the tailpiece equally. Traction applied to the eye (12,14) is transmitted to the tailpiece. The load cell 30 is connected to a recording and transmitting device in the container 68 via the cable 64.
Patent GB-2444983-A (GB)
Title: Plug with removable earth pin unit
Inventor: BIRGISSON JON OTTAR
IPC: H01R13/20
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: An electrical plug for a three pin socket, the plug having a base unit 12 with two conducting pins and an earth pin unit 10. The base unit has attachment means and the earth pin unit has complimentary attaching means. One of the attaching or complimentary attaching means has a projection with an overhanging flange and the other has a recess 36 with an overhanging flange such that the two overhanging flanges engage to hold the base unit and earth pin unit together. Preferably there is a locking mechanism formed from a projection on one unit that interlocks with a portion of a recess on the other unit thereby fastening the two units together. The base unit and earth pin unit may be brought into engagement by rotating the base unit relative to the earth pin unit.
Patent GB-2430389-A (GB)
Title: Game device,golf game device shot result decision method
Inventor: OKAMOTO KOJI
IPC: A63F13/5375
Filed: 2005-06-13
Abstract: There is provided a game device capable of reducing the number of unnecessary manual operations. The shot direction and the club automatically set by automatic decision means (53) can be modified by manual modification means (55). Shot place judgment means (51) judges whether the shot operation is performed continuously twice at the same place. When the shot place judgment means (51) judges that the shot is the second shot from the same place, the automatic decision means (53) decides the previous shot direction and the club stored in the storage means (57) as the next shot direction and the club.
Patent GB-2447974-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger of a condensing boiler
Inventor: BUCKLES DAVID
IPC: F24H1/16
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A heat exchanger 20 comprises a coil 50 formed about or around a body 40, and directing gas 70 though the heat exchanger 20 to pass over the body 40 and between coils of the coil 50. Body 40 may be elongated and having a length greater than its circumference, may be cylindrical but could be other forms. Water may pass or pumped in a closed system from an inlet 90 through the coil 50 to an outlet 95, which may be connected to a condensing boiler 100 for further heating before passing to a domestic heating system via an outlet 150. The gas 70 may be combustion gases from the boiler 100 and passes though a housing of the heat exchanger 20 via an inlet 60 over the coil 50 to heat the water and out of an outlet 65. Coil 50 and/or body 40 may be ribbed, have cavities or textures to increase the time and /or surface area of contact with the gas 70 to improve efficiency. Heat exchanger 20 may be mounted on the boiler 100 to act as a secondary heat exchanger and may be easily removed for cleaning and servicing.
Patent GB-2448486-A (GB)
Title: Industrial cement, lime and plaster bags
Inventor: HALL THOMAS COLIN RAYMOND
IPC: B65D65/46
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: A dissolvable bag is made from paper or alternative soluble materials, to contain building materials requiring mixing, such as cement, lime or plaster. These dissolvable bags will contain a measured mass of product and can be directly added to the mixer where the bag rapidly dissolves when water is added. This ensures accurate measuring of product and greatly reduces spillage, wastage and mess. It also reduces exposure to the building products, reducing skin contact and particle inhalation, therefore reducing dermatological and respiratory problems. The packs will be available in a range of sizes and will be placed together in a waterproof wrapping to ensure the product stays dry whilst stored or in transit.
Patent GB-2448318-A (GB)
Title: Portable interface unit for interfacing between locomotives having different brake control systems
Inventor: BENTLEY MICHAEL
IPC: B60T13/66
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A portable interface unit (6), and an interfacing system (100) including such a portable interface unit (6), for interfacing between a locomotive (104) having a pneumatic brake control system and second railway vehicle, for example a DMU/EMU (102), having an electrical brake control system. The portable interface unit (6) comprises a converter module (22) configured to convert a pneumatic brake pressure supplied via a pneumatic connection (7) from the locomotive (104) into an electrical brake control signal (TL10,TL11,TL12) supplied to the second railway vehicle (104). The portable interface unit (6) is furthermore configured to be removably mountable on the locomotive (104) or second railway vehicle (102). The interface system (100) further comprises an electrical power connection (4) from the interface unit (6) to the locomotive (104); a power converter (1); and a mechanical coupling between the locomotive (104) and second railway vehicle (102).
Patent GB-2440440-A (GB)
Title: Oral care composition containing bioflavonoid and fruit acid
Inventor: RIPLEY IAN
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: An oral composition having a pH in the range of from 3 to 8.5, comprises: <SL> <LI>(a) 0.1% to <10% w/w (based on the total weight of the oral composition) of a stock solution comprising a mixture of bioflavonoids and fruit acids or salts thereof; and <LI>(b) water; and, optionally, <LI>(c) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefore. </SL> Preferably the bioflavonoid mixture is derived from the pith of immature bitter oranges. Preferably the bioflavonoids are selected from isocriocirm, isonaringin, hesperidin, neohesperidin, neodiomin, aringenin, poncirin, and rhiofolen. Preferably the fruit acid salt is selected from citrate, malate and ascorbate salts. The oral care composition may be a toothpaste, mouthspray, mouthrinse or mouthwash.
Patent GB-2453375-A (GB)
Title: Driving a display using an effective analogue drive signal generated from a modulated digital signal
Inventor: PAGE RICHARD
IPC: G09G3/20
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A method of driving an electro-optic display comprising the steps of digitally modulating a current source, converting the modulated digital signal into an effective analogue drive signal, wherein the internal capacitance of the electro-optic display smoothes the digitally modulated signal and generates the effective analogue drive signal which is received by the display pixels preferably in a passive matrix OLED. The step of digital modulation preferably takes place at a frequency greater than 1 Mhz and may be pulse width or delta-sigma modulation.
Patent GB-2440483-A (GB)
Title: Method for luminescent layer an ogranic electroluminescent device
Inventor: TAKEDA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: There are provided a method for the formation of a luminescent layer having a uniform thickness in a desired pattern and an organic electroluminescent device that can realize high-quality display and is highly reliable. The luminescent layer is formed by providing a blanket having a resin film having a surface tension of not less than 35 dynes/cm as a surface layer and an ink for a luminescent layer, having a viscosity (ink temperature 23 C) in the range of 5 to 200 cP as measured at a shear rate of 100/sec, and containing a solvent having a surface tension of not more than 40 dynes/cm and a boiling temperature in the range of 150 to 250 C, filling the ink for a luminescent layer into cells in a gravure form, allowing the blanket to receive the ink for a luminescent layer from the cells, and transferring the ink for a luminescent layer on the blanket onto a luminescent layer forming face.
Patent GB-2441251-A (GB)
Title: An optical arrangement for a flow cytometer
Inventor: KENYON OLIVER
IPC: G01N15/14
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: An optical system suited to high sensitivity measurement of small particles as they travel through a point of detection in a flow cell. The system consists of components along two optical axes, preferably but not necessarily, at approximately the Brewster angle to one another. The first axis incorporates a flow cell, high numerical aperture light collection lens, spatial filtering and optical detectors. The second axis incorporates a radiation source (typically a laser or arc-lamp) and beam shaping optics. The two axes are positioned at an angle sufficient to enable collection of small angle light scatter near the edge of the collection lens and to allow collection of medium and large angle light scatter through the centre and opposite side of the collection lens. The invention enables spatial filtering in the image plane of the collection lens to exclude radiation from the dominating sources of unwanted scattering in the flow cell, and also allows the use of a high numerical aperture lens to collect radiation scattered and fluoresced by the sample particles.
Patent GB-2460683-A (GB)
Title: Requesting a webpage in relation to a two-dimensional barcode from a mobile terminal
Inventor: HALL EDWARD
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-06-05
Abstract: Method of identifying a webpage request as originating from a two-dimensional (2D) barcode (e.g. matrix code) in which as webpage request associated with a 2D barcode has an identifier inserted (e.g. within a query string associated with the webpage request) or a webpage address associated with a 2D barcode is embedded in them a webpage request relating to a predetermined remote server. The 2D barcode can thus be identified as the source of the request. In particular a mobile phone having camera may obtain an image of a 2D barcode. The mobile phone may decode the 2D barcode to obtain a webpage address (URL). The mobile phone may then either automatically or through user request access the corresponding webpage. A webpage request containing the additional identifier may be rooted through a proxy server. The proxy server may strip out the identifier so as to record the use of the barcode in association with a particular user. Alternatively a webpage request for a predetermined remote server may be made incorporating the corresponding webpage. The remote server may record the use of the barcode and forward the request for the webpage corresponding to the barcode.
Patent GB-2461518-A (GB)
Title: A furniture repair patch
Inventor: CLARKE DONNA EVELYN
IPC: A41H27/00
Filed: 2008-06-30
Abstract: A furniture patch 10, 11, 12 has a display surface 2 on one side and an adhesive backing 3 on the other side, e.g. pressure-sensitive adhesive. The patch is adhered to upholstered furniture such as a sofa to conceal a region of the furniture upholstery. The patch 10, 11, 12 may conceal a defect in the upholstery, such as a hole 6 or a cigarette burn 9, or may be provided for decoration. The patch 10, 11, 12 can visually contrast the upholstery adjacent the region to which it is adhered to serve as a focal point. A peelable release paper 4 is provided on the adhesive layer. The patch may be made of real or imitation leather and in use can be applied to leather upholstery. A kit of patches may be provided.
Patent GB-2454045-A (GB)
Title: Inductive linear displacement sensor with temperature compensation
Inventor: SMITH PETER KENNETH
IPC: G01B7/00
Filed: 2008-07-17
Abstract: The sensor comprising: an inductive winding 1 wound in a single direction thereby having both inductance and resistance; a length of conductive wire 2 having resistance but negligible inductance; a high permeability core 13 situated within the winding: and measurement circuitry for providing an output representative of the position of the core while compensating for temperature using the resistance of the negligible-inductance wire. The winding may have a higher concentration of turns at one end 1 to compensate for non-linearity. The negligible-inductance wire may be co-extensive with the winding and may comprise two oppositely-wound coils, or may be wound in a figure-of-eight arrangement.
Patent GB-2464687-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic mixer valve
Inventor: WRIGHT MICHAEL
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2008-10-21
Abstract: A thermostatic mixer valve cartridge 100 comprises an outer body 110, a hot water inlet 111, a cold water inlet 112 and a mixing chamber body 120 moveable axially within the outer body. Hot water enters cartridge 100 via inlet 111 and flows along internal passageway 113 to mixing chamber 121 via aperture 125 along the inner surface of outer body 110. Cold water enters cartridge 100 via inlet 100 and flows along internal passageway 114 to mixing chamber 121 via aperture 126 along the inner surface of outer body 110. Entry of water into mixing chamber 121 is controlled by a cylindrical regulator 130 mounted upon a spring biased temperature sensitive expansion element 140. Expansion of the temperature sensitive element 140 results in axial motion of the regulator 130 to preferentially block aperture 125 more than aperture 126 reducing the relative inflow of hot water into mixing chamber 121. Compression of the temperature sensitive element 140 results in axial motion of the regulator 130 to preferentially block aperture 126 more than aperture 125 reducing the relative inflow of cold water into mixing chamber 121. Thus a desired water temperature can be maintained in mixing chamber 121.
Patent GB-2464710-A (GB)
Title: Production of formic acid and catalyst therefore
Inventor: JIANG LI
IPC: C07C51/00
Filed: 2008-10-23
Abstract: Carbon dioxide is used as the carbon source for the production of formic acid by contacting carbon dioxide and hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst comprises rhodium which is complexed with at least one nitrosyl ligand. The preferred catalyst is Rh(N0)(dcpe)C12where dcpe denotes 1,2-bis(dicyclohexylphosphino)ethane. The process may be carried out in solution under mild conditions.
Patent GB-2465974-A (GB)
Title: Remote tank pump failure alarm device monitoring pressure drop
Inventor: BIRCH LISA
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2008-12-02
Abstract: A pump monitoring device provides an alarm at a remote location 14 from the pump 18 if operation of the pump is lost. A pressure monitoring unit 12 is connectable to a pump 18 either possibly via a T-junction 26 retro-fitted to an existing installation such as an underground septic tank 20. The alarm unit 14 may provide a visual and/or audible alarm that is visible from a dwelling 22 that feeds tank 20 the alarm and is connected via signaling means 16 (see also fig 1) such as a cable of a wireless transmission.
Patent GB-2456418-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner accessory tool
Inventor: HUFFMAN ERIC C
IPC: A47L9/02
Filed: 2009-01-15
Abstract: A vacuum accessory tool comprises a nozzle body that forms a suction nozzle and that has an electrical element comprising one or a combination of an illumination element 16 adapted to illuminate a surface to be cleaned, an ion generator (180, fig 10) or ozone generator (182, fig 10) to purify a surface to be cleaned and eliminate odors. The tool can further include a power generator 20 for supplying power to the electrical element 16. The illumination element preferably can be LEDs 48 that emits light in the ultraviolet spectrum. The power generator 20 may be a turbine arrangement that provides mechanical energy that is converted into electrical energy. The power generator 20 may further include a motor 46 that is driven by the turbine 20 and that forms an electromagnetic inductive circuit. Alternatively power can be supplied by a dynamo, battery or line voltage.
Patent GB-2458788-A (GB)
Title: Genetic marker for carcass weight in cattle
Inventor: TAKASUGA AKIKO
IPC: A01K67/027
Filed: 2009-03-30
Abstract: A method for evaluating genetic ability for carcass weight in a bovine individual by using gene markers. According to the method, the nucleotide at the e9 site of the bovine NCAPG gene is determined (nucleotide position 1372). When it is G, genetic ability for increasing carcass weight is judged to be higher. Alternatively, the amino acid at the E9 site of the bovine NCAPG gene is determined (amino acid residue 442). When it is methionine, genetic ability for increasing carcass weight is judged to be higher.
Patent GB-2470372-A (GB)
Title: Channel access in a cognitive radio network
Inventor: QUADRI SADIA
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2009-05-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of accessing a channel in a wireless network having a plurality of communication nodes, the method comprising identifying a first channel available for use, forming a cognitive network to manage utilisation of said first channel, said cognitive network comprising a leader node and at least one of said plurality of said communication nodes, managing said cognitive network by means of said leader node which identifies a second channel available for use in an event that said first channel is no longer available for use, and switching to said second channel upon said second channel being identified. The leader node is selected from a plurality of nodes based on a credit mechanists such that each node receives an equal opportunity of being selected. Management by a leader node removes the need for each individual node to carry out primary detection and scanning which reduces overall secondary battery consumption.
Patent GB-2461968-A (GB)
Title: Slide and sledge
Inventor: SCARBOROUGH ROBERT JAMES
IPC: A47G9/06
Filed: 2009-06-04
Abstract: At least one flexible sheet 1 can be arranged such that it may be used as either a slide or a sledge. The sheet is configurable such that at least one end of the sheet is bend back on its self to form a curved, teardrop or cylindrical tubular enclosure 4. When the sheet is used as a slide the tubular enclosure is used as an anchorage means in loose substrate such as sand. The tubular enclosure is either filled with substrate or buried in a loose substrate to anchor the slide to the substrate. When the sheet is used as a sledge the tubular enclosure acts as a cushioning as the sledge travels. The tubular enclosure may be held in the tubular configuration by releasable 10 or permanent fasteners. Also disclosed are embodiments were a flexible sheet is used as a mould, tack for toys and a pillowed covering.