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Patent GB-2402529-A (GB)
Title: Security System for control of zone access
Inventor: RADFORD NEAL ANDREW
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: A number of controlled zones A-C are monitored by respective PIR detectors 10 which are connected to a central processing unit 12 to generate an alarm condition if movement is detected in any of the monitored zones. Each of the zones is also monitored by a proximity sensor 20 which is responsive to encoded short-range radio signals emitted by pass units 22 carried by authorised people such as to inhibit the generation of an alarm condition when an authorised person enters a permitted zone. The system can be programmed to give individuals free access to selected zones, but generating an alarm condition if they enter an unauthorised zone.
Patent GB-2402426-A (GB)
Title: Deformable fastener for securing substrates
Inventor: BONNEYWELL DAVID
IPC: F16B19/00
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: A fastener for securing together first and second substrates 20, 28 comprises a fastening portion 12 permanently attachable to the first substrate 20, preferably via base portion 14, and adapted to retain the second substrate 28 proximate the first substrate 20. The fastening portion 12 is manually deformable from a retaining condition in which its lateral dimension is at a maximum (as shown in figure 2) and to a release condition in which its lateral dimension contracts to a minimum (as shown by the dotted line in figure 4). The fastener 10 includes biasing means effective to urge the fastening portion towards the retaining condition. In a first embodiment the biasing means is provided by a resiliently deformable property of the fastening portion 12. In a second embodiment the fastening portion is deformable about a living hinge (figure 9, 38) and biasing means are provided elastic threads (figure 9,38).
Patent GB-2401039-A (GB)
Title: Plate holder
Inventor: CARTLIDGE CHRISTOPHER DAVID JO
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: A plate holder for supporting decorative plates on a vertical surface or wall, comprises a wire framework with suspension point 1 and two support features 2 to engage the edge of the plate which is supported in a substantially vertical position. A cross member 3 is fitted with a high friction buffer 4 which may be made of rubber material.
Patent GB-2404130-A (GB)
Title: A tray with a fitted support for the easy transport of plant pots
Inventor: BOUCHER ANTHONY
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: A tray 1 has walls which incorporate a groove 4 which receives and holds a support 2. This support has a plurality of apertures 3 to accommodate a similar number of plant pots 5. Different supports may be used with a different number of apertures and/or with a different size of aperture to accommodate different size pots. The devices may be produced from a durable plastic material.
Patent GB-2392525-A (GB)
Title: Using digital signatures to streamline the process of amending financial transactions
Inventor: KLECKNER JAMES
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that uses digital signatures to validate an amendment to a financial transaction, wherein the financial transaction was previously agreed upon between a first party and a second party. The system operates by receiving a request to make the amendment from a first representative of the first party (1202), wherein the request includes a suggested change to at least one term of the financial transaction. Next, the system validates that the first representative of the first party digitally signed the request by using a public key of the first representative to verify that the request was signed by a corresponding private key belonging to the first representative (1208). If this validation establishes that the first representative signed the request, and if the second party desires to agree to the request, the system allows a second representative of the second party to confirm the request by digitally signing the request with a private key belonging to the second representative (1210). The system subsequently returns the confirmed request to the first party.
Patent GB-2409980-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for simulating a scuba diver
Inventor: SMITH RAYMOND DENNIS
IPC: B63C11/02
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: An apparatus for simulating a scuba or skin diver comprises a body 1 simulating a diver, said body having a longitudinal axis and a peripheral surface extending around said longitudinal axis representing the midriff of chest region of a diver, means 5 provided at or adjacent a region of said peripheral surface for producing a force acting on said body in a first direction to simulate the effects of a buoyancy control device, a plurality of attachment points provided at spaced locations around said peripheral surface, and at least one biasing means, weight or other force producing means 6 securable to any one or more of said attachment points for producing a force acting on said body in a second direction substantially opposite to said first direction to simulate the effect of weights, tanks or other equipment carried by the diver. The apparatus may take the form of a mannequin for use in shallow water or may be in the form simulation rig for use in dry conditions (see figures 4 and 5). The apparatus allows divers to try out various configurations of equipment on dry land.
Patent GB-2411214-A (GB)
Title: A coupling for sealing a pipe to a sump wall
Inventor: STATHAM RICHARD
IPC: F16L5/10
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A coupling for sealing a pipe to a sump wall 20 comprises a sleeve 21 configured to be inserted in an aperture in the sump wall 20 and having a bore, a collar 22 having a stepped internal diameter 22a placed in the bore of the sleeve 21, a bung 23 configured to be received in the stepped portion 22a of the internal diameter and at least one flanged washer 24a, 24b sized to fit on the outside diameter of the sleeve 21 and which is placed against the wall 20. The collar 22 is fusible with the pipe and the flanged washer 24a, 24b includes, at least in part, a material which is leak tight bondable to the material of the sump wall 20. The flanged washer 24a, 24b may either be a metal washer element with a matting of leak tight placed over it or it can be a unitary piece of leak tight bondable material. The collar 22 preferably includes an electro-fusion wire which in use fuses the collar 22 to the pipe.
Patent GB-2411471-A (GB)
Title: A frictional pivot for gravitational alignment
Inventor: WILLIAMS NIGEL EMLYN
IPC: G01C15/10
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A frictional pivot 100 comprises a pendulous assembly 200 for indicating a datum direction of alignment with gravity, frictional pivoting means 300, 400, 500 for allowing the pendulous assembly 200 to align coarsely with gravity, vibration means (303 in Fig. 2) for vibrating one or more elements of the pivoting means 300, 400, 500, and portable power source (not shown) for powering the vibrating means. The length and frequency of occurrence of vibration produced by the vibrating means may be controlled by manual switches and/or electronic timing circuitry.
Patent GB-2415751-A (GB)
Title: A cooling arrangement for the pistons of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: HAWES DAVID
IPC: F01P5/14
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: There is provided an internal combustion engine 10 for a vehicle, the engine having piston cooling in which lubricating oil is sprayed though a nozzle 16 onto the rear side of the pistons 11. The lubrication supply to the nozzle 16 passes through a valve assembly 21 including an orientation sensitive flow valve 30 which is sensitive to the longitudinal angle of inclination of the vehicle relative to the horizontal so as to reduce the supply of lubricant to the nozzle 16 when the vehicle is travelling downhill at an angle of inclination in excess of a predetermined angle   a  .. The valve 30 is opened and closed by a gravity-sensitive valve member, such as a ball 36, which is moveable within an inclined bore 25 to engage a valve seat at the oil outlet port 26.
Patent GB-2397918-A (GB)
Title: Memory access latency hiding with hint buffer
Inventor: MAIYURAN SUBRAMANIAM
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: A request hint is issued prior to or while identifying whether requested data and/or one or more instructions are in a first memory. A second memory is accessed to fetch data and/or one or more instructions in response to the request hint. The data and/or instruction(s) accessed from the second memory are stored in a buffer. If the requested data and/or instructions(s) are not in the first memory, the data and/or instruction(s) are returned from the buffer.
Patent GB-2403361-A (GB)
Title: A low-noise NMR preamplifier with transformer feedback
Inventor: RATZEL DIETER
IPC: H03F1/26
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A low noise preamplifier for NMR receivers comprises a common-source FET 3 with feedback from the drain circuit through a transformer 6. The transformer enables matching of the amplifier's input impedance to the impedance of the signal source connected to terminal 1. A second transformer or a series input capacitor may be added to enable the optimum impedance to be presented at the FET gate for lowest noise figure while also achieving input impedance matching (figures 2 and 3). The input impedance may be 50 or 75 ohms. HEMTs and GaAsFETs may be used. Alternatively, a bipolar transistor or a thermionic valve may be used. The preamplifier may be of narrowband or broadband type.
Patent GB-2415657-A (GB)
Title: Cutting device for pasta making attachment to a multi-purpose kitchen machine
Inventor: EDEN ROLAND
IPC: B29C69/00
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A cutting device (3 figure 1) for use with a pasta-making attachment for a multi-purpose kitchen machine, such as a food mixer or a food processor, comprises a housing (21 figure 1), attachable to the machine, which contains an extruder (22 figure 1) driven at an appropriate speed from a drive outlet of the machine, and a replaceable pasta die (23 figure 1), formed with one or more apertures intended to impart a desired shape to pasta material, which is fed to the extruder by way of a hopper (25 figure 1). The invention provides a cutter enabling the pasta to be cut to a chosen length; the cutter including a hollow, tapered shell member 31 of frusto-conical form, the smaller end 32 of which fits over a part of the housing and the larger end 33 of which is formed with an internal screw thread 34a. A hollow, substantially tubular securing member 35 formed with an external screw thread 34b engages with the internal screw thread so that the securing member can be screw-fitted to the shell member. The securing member bears a plurality of flexible fingers 36 extending inwardly of the shell member to partially overlie the housing (21 figure 1) and the fingers are urged into engagement with the housing when the securing member and the shell member are screwed together thereby securely, but releasably, coupling the shell member to the housing. The securing member also supports a plate 37 formed with an aperture 38 aligned with the opening in the housing and the plate bears a cutter blade 39 movable relative thereto for cutting pasta emergent from the opening.
Patent GB-2411860-A (GB)
Title: A label attachable to a settable material
Inventor: HO KAM CHIU
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2004-11-09
Abstract: This invention relates to a label (1; 21; 35; 37; 39; 45) for attachment to a body of settable fluid material (13) (e.g. concrete). The label comprises: a label sheet (3); means for storing data (7); a controller (5) for reading data from the data storage means; and an interface (9) to enable data to be extracted from the label, wherein the data storage means, controller and interface are carried by the label sheet, and the label sheet is configured or is configurable such that one of the label sheet and the body of settable fluid material penetrates the other when the label is attached to the body of settable material whilst the material is in its fluid state, the penetration of the one by the other enhancing the attachment of the label to the body of settable fluid material once the material has set. A tracking system is also disclosed. The label sheet includes an aperture 11 through which the settable penetrates. A tab portion (27) (figure 5a-not shown) may be folded out of the plane of the label sheet to project and penetrate material (13). A label sheet has either the aperture or the tab portion(s) or has both. The sheet may have preformed folded out tab portions.
Patent GB-2406913-A (GB)
Title: Stimulating and recording device
Inventor: CONLEY EDWARD CLARKE
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: Device for stimulating a biological sample characterised in that it is provided with clamping means for clamping a sample, and electrodes for stimulating said sample, wherein said clamping means and electrodes are arranged such that when said biological sample is clamped by said clamping means, said electrodes substantially simultaneously penetrate said sample.
Patent GB-2423071-A (GB)
Title: Underfloor lift systems with latching mechanism
Inventor: BECK ADAM
IPC: E05C1/12
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A lift system for mounting on a vehicle comprises a carriage 12 arranged to be movably mounted on the vehicle for movement in a longitudinal direction between a stowed position and a deployed position, and a latch mechanism 20 arranged to releasably secure the carriage 12 in the stowed position, the latch mechanism comprising a headed latch 22 mounted on the carriage, and a latch engaging member 24 arranged to be mounted on a fixed part of the vehicle and movable perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction to releasably engage the latch. As shown, the movable latch member 24 is pivotally mounted, spring 46 pressed to the engaged position and moved wither by an actuator 48 or a manual release lever 54.
Patent GB-2423360-A (GB)
Title: Time/Temperature Indicator, Preparation and Use
Inventor: HERLIHY SHAUN LAWRENCE
IPC: G01K11/12
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: A time/temperature indicator comprises an activated leuco dye or similar dye, e.g. a vat dye, which undergoes a colour change, for example is bleached, in the presence of a base, in association with a photolatent base. The base is a quaternary ammonium salt, an O-acyloxime, an O-carbamoyloxime, a formamide, an amineimide or an onium salt. The dye and base may be used as a mixture, also comprising a resin and may be printed on substrate.
Patent GB-2425337-A (GB)
Title: Electrofusion fitting to seal barrier layer of composite pipe
Inventor: BOWMAN JEREMY
IPC: B29C65/48
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: An electrofusion fitting 1 for a composite or barrier pipe 2 comprises at least two discrete heating elements 24, 25 associated with each pipe to be coupled. A first heater 24 is arranged in a section 20 which receives a length of an inner plastic pipe 5, and a second heater 25 is arranged in a section 22 which receives a cut-back length of outer plastic pipe 4. The exposed edges 11, 12, 13 of barrier layer 6 are thus environmentally sealed on either side of the barrier layer 6. The Fitting 1 is made with a tubular body 3, and the sections 20, 22 in which the first and second heaters 24, 25 are arranged may have different diameters, separated by a step or abutment, or the internal diameter of the body may be tapered to increase continually from the centre to the end of the fitting (figure 2). The fitting may itself have a barrier layer 17.
Patent GB-2425566-A (GB)
Title: Clip for mounting graphics to a shell scheme
Inventor: WRENCH GUY
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A clip, which can be slotted into the structure of a shell scheme stand, comprises a mounting surface to which graphics may be mounted. The mounting surface may be a flat surface formed integrally with the clip, or may form a right-angled surface. The clip may comprise split members, which may form an arrowhead shape, and may be squeezed together in order to push the clip into grooves of the shell scheme structure. The clip and stand may be used at exhibitions.
Patent GB-2428469-A (GB)
Title: Air purifier with cooling or heating the air
Inventor: MUSHREF MUHAMMAD ABDULRAHMAN
IPC: F24F8/10
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: An air purifier comprises a filtering subsystem having a filter 17 to remove large particles from air that is drawn in by a fan 2, passing the filtered air through a bent tube 8 having a plurality of holes and is submersed in water 7 in a container 15 to produce bubbles 6 and to remove fine particles in the air, and then drawing the air removed of large and fine particles through ventilator subsystem comprising a cooler or heater 3, 14 to control the humidity and temperature of the air. Filter 17 may be a sponge cloth, cooler or heater 3, 14 may comprise of a thermoelectric unit 14 utilising the Peltier effect and a stainless steel spiral tube 3 that is heated or cooled by the thermoelectric unit 14. A temperature sensor 19 and control panel 5 automatically control the air purifier. The water 7 may contain chemicals to remove toxic gases that have be drawn in and the level of water 7 in container 15 may be viewed by a water level meter 11. The water level may be adjusted by admitting and removing water 7 via respective upper 12 and lower valves 10.
Patent GB-2415001-A (GB)
Title: Tubing expander and method of expanding, sealing and separating tubulars in a wellbore
Inventor: HARRALL SIMON JOHN
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: A tubing expander has radially extendable expansion members that are axially (longitudinally) spaced around its body in rows. The rows' expansion members can be deployed at different times. The tubing to be expanded has a weakened section or scribe which will break, snap or separate on expansion. Slips and sealing members between the expandable tubular and a wellbore casing allow the apparatus to act as a casing hanger and the casing above the weakened point can be removed; for example it can be lifted from the well using the tubing expander (figure 13D). The expandable tubular (315) can have a closed end (315B) such that it acts as a plug and allows two parts (305, 310) of a wellbore to be separated. The plug is removed by expanding the tubular at the weak point such that it breaks. Alternatively the weak points or scribes can be within the closed end of the plug so that it opens on expansion (figures 15A-I). Another embodiment includes temporarily covering or straddling a section of wellbore (figure 13).
Patent GB-2427344-A (GB)
Title: Template for creating a thin dough
Inventor: SLEATOR SEAN
IPC: A21D6/00
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A template 4 with cut-outs is used for forming thin biscuit dough onto a non-stick sheet 2. The non-stick sheet 2 is placed on a flat surface 9, the template 4 is placed on top of the sheet 2, a dough mass 5 is dragged across the surface of the template 4 so that the dough fills the cut-outs and shaped dough is formed. A second piece of non-stick paper or plastic is placed on top of the shaped dough. The formed dough is then frozen.
Patent GB-2416176-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous storable cement spacer
Inventor: FANGUY CHARLES JOSEPH JR
IPC: E21B33/16
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: An aqueous storable cement spacer system includes a cement spacer, water and a suspending agent selected from a carrageenan or a scleroglucan. The cement spacer my be a polysaccharide such as welan gum and the system may further incorporate a weighting agent, a dispersant or a surfactant and an ethoxylated alcohol.
Patent GB-2426008-A (GB)
Title: Treatment process for concrete
Inventor: GLASS GARETH KEVIN
IPC: C23F13/04
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: A method of protecting steel 10 in concrete 4 and an embeddable discrete sacrificial anode 1 are described. The method of protection comprises the application of an initial temporary high impressed current electrochemical treatment (  é  1000mA/m<2>) using a source of DC power 5. This is followed by a long term low current preventative treatment (  é  2mA/m<2>) to inhibit steel 10 corrosion. The same anode 1 is used in both treatments. The anode 1 consists of a sacrificial metal, less noble than steel, with an impressed current anode connection. The connection remains intact when the anode is connected to the positive terminal of a source of DC power 5. The anode 1 is embedded in a porous material 2 in contact with the concrete 4. The sacrificial metal of the anode 1 may be formed around an inert conductor 8.
Patent GB-2417985-A (GB)
Title: Wave-power generation system
Inventor: YIN MYUNG-SHIK
IPC: F03B13/12
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a wave-power generation system. The system includes a stationary frame 1, a float structure 20 installed to the stationary frame 1, a rotary shaft 2 coupled to a generator and rotatably installed to the stationary frame 1, a rotary drive 9 coupled to the rotary shaft 2 of the generator via a one-way clutch 6, a three-node link 3 rotatably installed at a point P of the stationary frame 1, a float 4 installed to one end of the three-node link 3, a rope 5 having one end coupled to the other end of the three-node link 3 and the other end wound around the rotary drive 9, a flywheel 12 installed to the rotary shaft 2, and a resiliently recovering member having one end coupled to the stationary frame 1 and the other end coupled to the rotary drive 9.
Patent GB-2419189-A (GB)
Title: Texture assessment apparatus
Inventor: CHASE ANDREW
IPC: G01N33/02
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: The invention provides a texture assessment apparatus, known in the art as a tenderometer, comprising a load cell responsive to movements of a driven wall arrangement, and preferably incorporating a lost-motion device. The invention also provides a tenderometer driven by a linear actuator, a tenderometer in which measured forces are transmitted in tension, and a tenderometer where the movement of a wall arrangement is provided by means of a rack and pinion drive.
Patent GB-2436656-A (GB)
Title: Computing a sliding sum of absolute differences for video signal compression
Inventor: HUGGETT ANTHONY RICHARD
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: A logic circuit 300 is arranged to calculate a sliding sum of absolute differences of a plurality of numbers from a of members respectively selected successively from all members of a sequence of numbers. A first subtractor 8 has a first input 81 to receive a first of the plurality of numbers and a second input 82 to receive a first member from the sequence and to output a first difference between the said first number and member. A second subtractor 9 has a first input to receive a second number of the plurality of numbers; a second input to receive a second member of the sequence and an output to output a second difference between the said two second numbers. A first adder/subtractor 16 has a first input 161 zeroed, a second input 162 to receive the first difference, a control input 163 arranged to receive a top bit (indicating whether the difference is positive or negative) of the first difference and an output arranged to output a first absolute difference between the first numbers. A second adder/subtractor 35 has a first input to receive the first absolute difference, a second input to receive the second difference, a control input arranged to receive a top bit of the second difference and an output arranged to output a sum of the absolute difference of the first numbers and the absolute difference of the second numbers. Similar successive stages 10, 11, 36, 37 may be provided for greater pluralities of numbers. The circuit may be used to perform block matching between video frames to determine a motion vector for video signal compression.