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Patent GB-2413972-A (GB)
Title: Flash chromatography cartridge
Inventor: ELLIS SAMUEL A
IPC: G01N30/60
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: A low pressure liquid chromatographic cartridge is provided having a tubular polymer container 20 adapted to receive a chromatographic packing material 60. The container has an outlet port located at a downstream end of the container and container threads 34 formed on an upstream end of the container. A polymer cap 28 having cap threads 36 located on the cap threadingly engage the container threads. An inlet port 30 is located on an upstream end of the cap. A flange 48 depends from the cap and mates with the lip of the container to form a fluid tight seal between the polymer cap and container suitable for use in low pressure liquid chromatography. A locking tab on a skirt of the cap engages a recess on the container when the seal engages the cap and container to lock the cap in position relative to the container. Alternatively, continuous screw threads on the cap and container may hold the parts together.
Patent GB-2421067-A (GB)
Title: Ball valve assembly
Inventor: MILBERGER LIONEL JOHN
IPC: F16K31/524
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A ball valve assembly comprises a valve body having an inlet port, a passageway therebetween for transmitting fluid from the inlet port to the outlet port, and at least one of an open valve hydraulic port and a closed valve hydraulic port; a ball within the valve body having a through port therein and a spherical exterior surface, the ball being positioned within the valve body for rotation between an open position and a closed position; a seat ring 30 within the valve body for sealing engagement with the spherical exterior surface of the ball when the ball is in the closed position and fluid pressure is upstream of the ball; a support ring 40 for engaging the exterior surface of the ball when the ball is in the closed position and supporting the ball when fluid pressure is upstream of the ball; an actuator sleeve surrounding the ball and axially moveable with respect to the valve body for rotating the ball between the open position and the closed position; the ball being formed from a high strength material; a ball engaging ring 44 of the support ring being formed from a high strength material, and the seat ring 30 being formed from a low strength material.
Patent GB-2426834-A (GB)
Title: A Method for Controlling an Engine.
Inventor: MILLER KENNETH JAMES
IPC: G05D13/62
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A method for controlling an engine in a vehicle 10 and a vehicle 10 using the method are disclosed. A temperature of a lubricating fluid in an engine 12 is determined, as are first and second engine speed limits. Operation of the engine 12 at the first engine speed limit is limited to a predetermined time period when the lubricating fluid temperature T0 is between first and second predetermined temperatures T1, T2. The engine speed is at least temporarily limited to the second engine speed limit after the engine 12 has been operated at the first engine speed limit for the predetermined time period and the lubricating fluid temperature T0 is between the first and second predetermined temperatures T1 and T2.
Patent GB-2424751-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical element for use at high temperatures
Inventor: BEST ADAM SAMUEL
IPC: H01M6/14
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: An electrochemical element for use at a high temperature has an anode, a cathode comprising an intercalation material having an upper reversiblepotential-limit of at most 4 V versus Li/Li<+> as active material, and an electrolyte arranged between the cathode and anode, which electrolyte comprises an ionic liquid with an anion and a cation comprising a pyrrolidinium ring structure having four Carbon atoms and one Nitrogen atom. Experiments revealed that rechargeable batteries comprising such an intercalation material and N-R1-N-R2-pyrrolidinium, wherein R1 and R2 are alkyl groups and R1 may be methyl and R2 may be butyl or hexyl, are particuiarly suitable for use at a temperature of up to about 150 degrees Celsius and may be used in oil and/or gas production wells.
Patent GB-2440125-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic separating apparatus
Inventor: GOMICIAGA-PEREDA RICARDO
IPC: B04C5/103
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: The invention provides cyclonic separating apparatus 100 for separating particles from a dirt-laden airflow comprising a cyclone 102 for separating and collecting dirt and dust from the dirt-laden airflow. The cyclone 102 has an air inlet 110, an air outlet 126, a longitudinal axis X-X and a wall 104. The wall 104 comprises a first portion 106 and a second portion 108 spaced farther from the longitudinal axis X-X than the first portion 106, the first and second portions 106, 108 being axially spaced along the longitudinal axis X-X. The cyclone 102 further comprises at least one lip 114 extending from the first portion 106 of the wall 104 into a portion of the cyclone 102 surrounded by the second portion 108 of the wall 104. By providing a cyclone 102 with a wall 104 having two portions 106, 108 of different sizes and a lip 114 extending from the portion 106 with the smaller size into the portion 108 with the larger size, the risk of blockages due to re-entrainment and movement of dirt and dust within the cyclonic separating apparatus 100 is reduced.
Patent GB-2441511-A (GB)
Title: A flexible nozzle
Inventor: PARK BOBBY
IPC: B05B11/04
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: A flexible or semi-rigid nozzle fix tube or cartridge application comprising of at least one flexible or semi-rigid area <B>B</B> which maintains a practical flexed form when adjusted to suit the users preferred angle or position, the flexible or semi-rigid area <B>B</B> is disposed in the centre of the nozzle <B>A</B> to allow flexibility yet still remain semi-rigid; the nozzle has a dispensing end <B>G</B> for applying solutions and having means <B>C</B> for connecting to tubes <B>F</B> or an adaptor <B>D</B>.
Patent GB-2426544-A (GB)
Title: Ladder mounting assembly
Inventor: MASSEY CHRISTOPHER JON
IPC: E06C1/34
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: A ladder mounting assembly (10) comprising a pair of jaws (39, 41) with at least one of the jaws (39, 41) selectively movable towards or away from the other so as to selectively engage against an object or fixture to secure the assem+y (10) and hence ladder (54) thereto. The assembly (10) is operate by remote control means (30).
Patent GB-2444268-A (GB)
Title: Tilting pad thrust bearing
Inventor: NEW NIGEL HENRY
IPC: F16C17/06
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: A tilting pad thrust bearing comprises a substantially solid flat carrier body 4, a plurality of bearing pads 10, and an intermediate component 6 which is disposed in the assembled bearing between the bearing pads 10 and the carrier body 4, said intermediate component providing a plurality of fulcrum means 6f corresponding in number to the bearing pads 10 and being angularly orientated such that the fulcrum means 6f are disposed beneath the bearing pads 10. The arrangement is characterised in that the intermediate component 6 includes at least one of an annular hub portion (figure 3, 6d) and an annular rim portion (figure 3, 6e) from which a plurality of ribs 6f project outwardly or inwardly thereof and on which individual bearing pads 10 are arranged to be seated to pivot thereon, said ribs 6f thus providing the fulcrum means, and in that a locating component 8 is provided which also includes at least one of a hub portion (fig 3, 8d) and a rim portion (fig 3, 8e) from which a plurality of ribs (fig 3, 8f) project to define a plurality of regions of a size and shape which permits the bearing pads 10 to be loosely received therein.
Patent GB-2447068-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic olefin metathesis reaction method
Inventor: GREEN MICHAEL
IPC: B01J31/22
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A method for performing an olefin metathesis or cross-coupling reaction is characterised by the catalyst system comprising: [a] a source of a d-block metal, such as Group VIII metal, iron, cobalt, copper, ruthenium, rhodium, nickel, palladium or platinum [b] optionally a promoter, an activator and/or a base, and [c] a source of a 3-membered carbocyclic ligand. Also disclosed is catalysing olefin metathesis or cross-coupling reactions, comprising the catalyst system and a method of producing the catalyst system wherein [b] optionally a promoter, an activator and/or a base is a further reagent.
Patent GB-2449226-A (GB)
Title: Analysing the structure and composition of bone tissue using alternating electrical signals
Inventor: LOS PRZEMEK
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: First and second electrodes are placed in electrical contact with the bone tissue, preferably in vivo, such that it forms part of an electrical circuit between the electrodes. Alternating electrical signals, preferably at different frequencies, are applied to the circuit and the circuit's electrical response is monitored and processed to generate output data representative of the bone tissue structure. The apparatus comprises two electrodes 25, 26, a signal generator 15 to supply the alternating current, a device 16 to monitor the circuit's electrical response and a computer 3 which generates the output data. The two electrodes may be used both to apply the current and to monitor the response. Preferably, a structural or compositional characteristic of the bone tissue, such as its density, is derived from a predetermined relationship with one or more electrical characteristics of the monitored response, e.g. current response, voltage response or phase shift.
Patent GB-2434268-A (GB)
Title: An amplifier apparatus and method
Inventor: MAKINO JUN
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: An amplifier apparatus comprises a first amplifier arranged to receive an input signal and a second amplifier arranged to receive a proportion of the input signal. A first potential divider is arranged to receive the output signal of the second amplifier and to feed a proportion of the output signal to the first amplifier. The first amplifier is arranged to subtract the proportion of the output signal of the second amplifier from the input signal to produce a difference signal for amplification by the first amplifier. There is also disclosed a method of amplifying a signal.
Patent GB-2452742-A (GB)
Title: Suspended tent
Inventor: OGLE BELINDA JANE
IPC: E04H15/04
Filed: 2007-09-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a hanging tent like construction (Treepee) that can be suspended in a tree or other support. The tent comprises a circular or square base comprising a metal frame with fabric fixed to the frame by a series of double stitched loops through which the metal frame is inserted. The metal frame and fabric floor are connected to four high strength straps which loop around the frame. The straps meet at the top to form a triangular tent frame similar to a teepee. The metal frame is preferably a steel tubular frame and the fabric is preferably a firer retardant, UV, PU and water resistant polyester.
Patent GB-2457938-A (GB)
Title: A training device for clubs or bats
Inventor: MCGRESKIN KEVIN
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A training aid for golf putters or cricket bats comprises spaced vertical members P1, P2 mounted to backing plate 12. The backing plate 12 has a central aperture 13 between the vertical members, and is removably attached to the striking face 16 of a club/bat 21 such that a ball 20 may strike the club/bat through the aperture and therefore travel in a desired direction X when a shot is correctly executed, or may strike one of the vertical members P1, P2 and therefore travel in a non-desired direction Y1, Y2 when a shot is incorrectly executed. The backing plate 12 preferably includes adhesive (15, fig. 2) for attaching to the club/bat face 16. The distance D between members P1, P2 is preferably slightly greater than the width S of the ball perimeter in the vicinity of the front edges of members P1, P2. In use, the centre C of aperture 13 is preferably located over the sweet spot of the striking face 16, and the members P1, P2 are preferably equidistant from the centre C of the aperture. The members P1, P2 may have triangular, square, rectangular, polygonal or semicircular cross-sections when viewed along their longitudinal axes.
Patent GB-2443595-A (GB)
Title: RFID Encoded inkjet label and method
Inventor: HEIDORN CRAIG LEONARD
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: An identification system for an object includes a radio frequency identification tag formed as a label. The tag is encoded so as to contain information regarding the object. The label has indicia printed thereon corresponding to the encoded information. The information encoded on the radio frequency identification tag corresponds to the indicia printed on the label so as to provide multiple forms of identification for the object. A method for providing identification to an object is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2446355-A (GB)
Title: A controller for non-volatile memories, and methods of operating the memory controller
Inventor: CHANG CHEE KENG
IPC: G11C11/34
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: A non-volatile memory system (3) is proposed consisting of a first non-volatile flash memory (5) having a plurality of blocks, each block having a plurality of pages, each block being erasable and each page being programmable, and a second non-volatile random access memory (23) having a plurality of randomly accessible bytes. The second non-volatile memory (23) stores data for mapping logical blocks to physical blocks and status information of logical blocks. Each logical block has an associated physical page pointer stored in the second non-volatile memory (23) that identifies the next free physical page of the mapped physical block to be written. The page pointer is incremented after every page write to the physical block, allowing all physical pages to be fully utilized for page writes. Furthermore, a method of writing and reading data is disclosed whereby the most recently written physical page associated with a logical address is identifiable by the memory system without programming flags into superseded pages, or recording time stamp values in any physical page or block of the first non-volatile memory (5). Furthermore, a method is provided for a logical block to be mapped to two physical blocks instead of one to provide additional space for page writes, resulting in reduction in page copy operations, thereby increasing the performance of the system.
Patent GB-2449798-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing quantum entanglement and non-local effects of substances
Inventor: HU HUPING
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2007-02-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed which produce quantum entanglement and non-local effects of various substances on responsive targets such as biological and/or chemical systems through quantum entanglement. In one broad embodiment, the apparatus includes a quantum entanglement generating source, said source emitting a plurality of quantum- entangling members such as photons when said source operates; and a substance disposed adjacent to said source, said substance being responsive to said members; such that when said source emits said members which pass through said substance and a biological system, said members first quantum-entangle with quantum entities in said substance, then travel to said biological system such as a human body and subsequently entangle with quantum entities inside the biological system producing non-local effect of the substance on said biological system through quantum entanglement.
Patent GB-2454358-A (GB)
Title: Connector having anti-vibration features
Inventor: FUKUI MASAYUKI
IPC: H01R13/53
Filed: 2008-10-30
Abstract: A connector 21 comprising a female connector housing 27 having a tubular fitting portion 33 formed with a plurality of first shaking prevention portions 25 and a male connector housing 30 having plurality of second shaking prevention portions 26 formed on an outer surface. The vibration prevention portions 25, 26, may be ribs protruding to interfere with the complementary connector housing; the ribs may be tapered to providing a guiding surface. The rib protuberances forming shaking prevention portions may be formed at a distal end of each housing such that during initial connection the ribs do not interfere and offer no resistance to insertion of the male connector and an increased insertion force is only required during the final stages of connection the ribs 25, 26 provide a press-fit condition.
Patent GB-2465206-A (GB)
Title: A swellable apparatus for a sand control completion
Inventor: NUTLEY KIM
IPC: E21B43/04
Filed: 2008-11-11
Abstract: An apparatus 300 for a sand control completion in a wellbore has a body 302 comprising a swellable material configured to surround a wellbore tubular which defines a primary flow path 304 for wellbore fluids. The body is also configured to surround at least one secondary flow path 308 disposed externally of the wellbore tubular. The secondary flow path 308 is configured for a carrier fluid containing particulate matter for a gravel pack. The body also comprises a longitudinal discontinuity 312 which permits a radial opening to be formed on the body, through which the body is operable to be applied to the tubular.
Patent GB-2457373-A (GB)
Title: Valve arrangement for isolating a radiator and central heating system
Inventor: CARDNO ANTHONY
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2009-02-12
Abstract: An on-off valve 30 for use in a radiator assembly comprises a spherical ball valve member (46, fig 4) movable between an on and off positions (figs 4, 5), a radiator connector 38 to connect the on-off valve 30 to the radiator 12, and a control valve connector 36 to connect the on-off valve 30 to a radiator flow control valve 18. A second on-off valve (32, fig 1) may be connected to a lockshield valve (20) located on the other side of the radiator 12. Valve member (46) of each on-off valves 30, (32) may comprise a fluid flow opening (58) alignable with a conduit (35) permitting fluid flow and an occlusion region (56) alignable with conduit (35) restricting fluid flow. On-off valves 30, (32) may comprise of a flange (138, fig 7) and an o-ring (140) to seal the valves 30, (32) with the radiator 12. A raised portion (154) of the valves 30, (32) may be provided with a slot 52 to receive a screwdriver or a hexagonal recess to receive an alien key to enable movement of the valve member (46). A drain conduit connectable to the valves 30, (32) may be provided. Inlet conduit (114, fig 11) of the radiator 12 may be provided with an integral on-off valve (130).
Patent GB-2455473-A (GB)
Title: A method and arrangement for enabling communication with a client device
Inventor: FLINTA CHRISTOFER
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A method and arrangement for enabling communication with a client device (B) by making a currently valid communication address of the device publicly available. The client device sends a freely composed connectivity key (304) to a publicly available connectivity server (300), the connectivity key being searchable by means of web searching using a search engine (302). The client device also sends connectivity parameters (306) to the connectivity server including at least the communication address, which then becomes publicly available in the connectivity server by web searching of the associated connectivity key. If a new currently valid communication address is obtained for the client device, the connectivity parameters can be updated by sending the new communication address to the connectivity server.
Patent GB-2469457-A (GB)
Title: Safety ruler
Inventor: ABRAHAM DAVID
IPC: B43L7/00
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A safety ruler 6 includes recessed gripping areas 2 and 4 and shield to accommodate notably the thumb 7 and index or middle finger. A distinctive ridge 3 fits between the thumb 7 and index finger. The ruler in use is held firmly against the surface whilst cutting using notably the thumb 7 and index or middle finger. The other fingers and palm of the hand facilitate the holding action and prevent swivelling of the ruler. The shield 1 protects the hand from injury caused by a slipping utility knife.
Patent GB-2456707-A (GB)
Title: Computing values for surveying a subterranean structure based on measurements according to different electromagnetic survey techniques
Inventor: ALUMBAUGH DAVID
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: To survey a subterranean structure, first measurement data according to a first electromagnetic survey technique and second measurement data according to a second, different electromagnetic survey technique are received. An output value for surveying the subterramean structure is computed based on the first and second measurement data.
Patent GB-2471491-A (GB)
Title: Plantlet propagator
Inventor: CHAMBERS MICHAEL
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 2009-07-01
Abstract: A plantlet propagator comprises growth cylinderF, a funnelAplaced at the top of the cylinderFand spikesHto enable the cylinderFto be anchored to the ground. The cylinderFmay have a filterBat the top to prevent the ingress of fungi, bacteria and other contaminants. The lower part of the cylinderFholds a growth mediumGin which the plantletCgrows. There may be side tabsEat a lower end to assist in planting. The propagator may be biodegradable and may breakdown into substances which are useable by the plantlet such as fertiliser. The propagator may incorporate a defensive mechanism such as an insecticide or foul tasting coatings to prevent pest related damage. The propagator may be used for trees, may be used in reforestation and be used for aerial planting. The propagator may be sterile.
Patent GB-2471884-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker driver surround with at least one stiffening tab
Inventor: OCLEE-BROWN JACK
IPC: H04R7/20
Filed: 2009-07-17
Abstract: A surround for a loudspeaker driver comprises an inner flange 24 and an outer flange 22 and a collar of flexible material 26 extending from the inner flange 24 to the outer flange 22. The surround includes at least one tab 34, 36 extending from the collar in a transverse manner. The tabs 34, 36 affect the resonant behaviour of the surround and can be sized and positioned so as to remedy undesirable resonances without necessarily affecting the geometry of surrounding items. The surround may be of the half-roll type and the tab is attached to the collar within the arcuate half-roll section for maximum effect on the resonant behaviour. Tabs 34, 36 can be located on an inner concave section or an outer concave section of the collar or can be provided in both locations. There can be a plurality of tabs 34, 36 in order to provide the necessary effect, distributed radially around the surround with a high degree of rotational symmetry. The surround may be used in a driver arrangement for a loudspeaker.
Patent GB-2462530-A (GB)
Title: Animal attractant
Inventor: MUSSAWIR-KEY FREDERICK WADE
IPC: A23L27/00
Filed: 2009-08-10
Abstract: An animal attractant for enhancing the attractiveness of food substances for consumption by a target animal, such as pet cats and dogs is disclosed. The attractant comprises an oil based carrier and olfactory or flavor compound which stimulates the smell and/ or taste senses of the target animal. The attractant may be in the form of a sprayable liquid. The attractant may be used to encourage the consumption of substances such as medicines, food supplements and dietetic preparations. A method of using the spray and an attractant product including a container are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2464583-A (GB)
Title: Protective pouch for video game console
Inventor: LIDDLE MARK
IPC: A45C11/00
Filed: 2008-09-01
Abstract: A protective pouch (1) for a folding video game console (8), the pouch comprises an upper face (2) pivotably attached to a lower face (3) at a rear zone (4), and a attachment system including a plastics fitting (16) and fixing tabs (14) attached to the lower face which engages the front and rear portions of the lower part of the console so as to clip the console to the pouch, the attachment system allows access to the consoles controls. The pouch may include closing means such as magnetic closing means.