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Patent GB-2385989-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectrically actuated liquid metal switch
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: H01L41/08
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A piezoelectrically actuated relay 100 that switches and latches by means of a liquid metal 190 operates by means of a plurality of bending mode piezoelectric elements 160 used to cause a pressure differential in a pair of fluid chambers 180. The piezoelectric elements 160 act upon a membrane 170 which in turn acts upon a fluid which fills the chambers 180. The differential pressure causes the liquid metal 190 drop to overcome the surface tension forces that would hold the bulk of the liquid metal drop in contact with the contact pad or pads 200 near the actuating piezoelectric element 160. The switch latches by means of surface tension and the liquid metal 190 wetting to the contact pads 200.
Patent GB-2388009-A (GB)
Title: Parmesan cheese substitute
Inventor: MUSSAWIR-KEY FREDERICK WADE
IPC: A23C20/02
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A cheese substitute to imitate grated parmesan cheese comprises 60 -95% of a protein or other bland tasting edible particulate combined with 1-25% of a vegetable fat component and a salt along with flavouring to approximate the taste and smell of parmesan cheese. The preferred choice of protein or edible particulate source is a full fat pre-cooked soya flour. The vegetable fat is preferably a partially or fully hydrogenated vegetable oil commonly known as "Vegetable Shortening" or palm oil. Fine grain sodium chloride is preferred as the salt. The cheese substitute is prepared by softening the vegetable fat and mixing with the other components.
Patent GB-2400334-A (GB)
Title: Refluxing head
Inventor: STUART KEITH JOHN
IPC: B01L7/00
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A refluxing head 3 suitable for use with a multi-station reaction apparatus with an array of cells 5 comprises refluxing means comprising an array of cooled members 32 arranged for insertion into the cells 5. The free end of each cooled member 32 to be inserted into a cell has a frusto-conical shape and a slanted end face 34. Also included in the specification are a number of additional independent claims directed at various combinations of features visible in the drawings used in conjunction with this abstract.
Patent GB-2387606-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic recovery of vanadium
Inventor: WEBER RAINER
IPC: C22B3/44
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: Process for recovering the vanadium present in the chromium ore chromite, as vanadium pentoxide, as a by-product from the vanadium-containing sodium chromate solution produced in the process of preparing sodium chromate and sodium dictromate from said ore, by precipitation of calcium vanadate from the sodium chromate solution, treatment of the precipitate with water and sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, carbon dioxide or sodium carbonate and carbon dioxide, to precipitate calcium carbonate and electrolysis of the solution remaining after separation of the calcium carbonate precipitate, to produce vanadium pentoxide. The pH of the electrolysis solution is maintained at 1-4. The solution from the anode chamber is withdrawn and heated above 80{C to precipitate vanadium pentoxide which is then separated.
Patent GB-2402620-A (GB)
Title: A trophy structure
Inventor: TSANG-TSE LIAO
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: A trophy structure comprises a base (10), a figure object (20), disposed on the base, and a light disposed (30) on the base for illuminating the figure. The light is supported on a universal bearing joint (31) so that it can be manually rotated to direct the light towards the figure object thus making it more prominent. The light is electrically coupled to a power supply module (40) and switch (60). A control circuit (50) may be coupled to the power supply to produce different variation to the light. The light is preferably a neon lamp. The switch may be coupled to a audio circuit which can produce sound to further draw attention to the trophy.
Patent GB-2403255-A (GB)
Title: A hanging wall plate safety support bracket
Inventor: CAMPBELL ROBERT THOMAS
IPC: E04G1/38
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: A hanging wall plate safety support bracket comprises a hooked portion 3 which engages with the top of a wall and/or a wall plate, a hanging portion 4 to which is attached a support bracket 2. The support bracket may be fixed to the hanging portion with a weld. The design of the device allows it to be suspended in any position along a wall or wall plate. The device may be made of metal or plastic materials which can withstand the necessary load bearing. The bracket may be used to support a safety deck or scaffold to allow access for the construction of a truss roof, for example.
Patent GB-2403356-A (GB)
Title: The use of a low voltage power source to operate a mechanical device to clean a screen in a combined sewer overflow system
Inventor: RIVERS STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: H02J7/35
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A low voltage power source comprises a wind turbine 1 or a photovoltaic cell 2, or a combination of both, which charge a battery pack 3. The battery pack will in turn power an electric motor 5 which will drive a hydraulic pump 6 which charges an accumulator or pressure reservoir. The stored energy will be used to operate a hydraulic ram10 which operates a machine to clean the filter screen 14 in a combined sewer overflow system 13. The system controls 11 will incorporate an alarm system with the facility to report faults and access controls through the medium of a cellular phone.
Patent GB-2391571-A (GB)
Title: Sintered wellscreen
Inventor: BODE JEFFREY M
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacturing a wellscreen (10) for subterranean use in oil, gas, and water wells, incorporating numerous automated processes, whereby layers of mesh (17,18,19,20,21) are continuously sintered to a perforated strip (22), formed into a tube, placed over a perforated base pipe (30), and sealed with end rings (25).
Patent GB-2406056-A (GB)
Title: Bone tapping kit, fixation member and prosthetic cup
Inventor: COLLINS SIMON
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: A tapping kit, for cutting an internal thread in bone defining a bore, comprises a tap 100 having a cutting section 104 and an externally threaded 110 section 102 of larger diameter than the cutting section and a guide having a threaded 38 aperture 36 aligned with the bore and cooperating with the externally threaded section of the tap, preferably, in use, the threads on the tap and the guide engaging before the cutting section engages the bone to be tapped. Also disclosed is a fixation member (50 fig 6) comprising a first portion (52 fig 6) having a first diameter and a first thread form and a second portion (56 fig 6) having a second diameter and a second thread form, the second diameter being smaller than the first diameter, the two thread forms having the same pitch and being part of the same helix. The thread forms may have the same cross-sectional profile. An intermediate portion (54 fig 6) may taper between the first and second portions and may be threaded contiguously with the first and second thread forms. Also disclosed is a prosthetic cup (10 fig 5), preferably an acetabular cup for a ball and socket joint, includes an external flange at least a second portion (34 fig 4) of which is partially inclined to a plane defined by the rim of the cup. The flange may have a first portion (32 fig 4) coplanar with the rim of the cup. The inclined portion may have a plurality of threaded and countersunk fixing apertures (36 fig 5).
Patent GB-2406315-A (GB)
Title: Light personal vehicle
Inventor: EVANS RUPERT JOHN ARMSTRONG
IPC: B62K5/04
Filed: 2003-09-27
Abstract: The vehicle has three wheels, the single front wheel 1 being steered and powered. It supports a standing or nearly standing rider on a platform 4 that is very close to the ground and has an extension 7 to the riding platform behind the rear wheels 5 to prevent backward toppling of the vehicle and to allow the rider to dismount easily. As this vehicle is intended primarily for use by semi-disabled persons, an automatic speed limiting device is incorporated to make it comply with common legal requirements governing the use of vehicles on pavements and pedestrian areas. The steered front wheel 1 can be pivoted 360{. The vehicle can be folded with rear wheels 5 close to the steering column 2; the platform 4 may have small wheels at the front to support the folded vehicle.
Patent GB-2409950-A (GB)
Title: Updating location data of a mobile device using previous location and velocity of the device
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: G01C21/16
Filed: 2004-01-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for determining the location of a mobile communication device. The location is derived using a location deriving system. The velocity is then derived, preferably using a Doppler shift measured on signals included in the system in which the mobile device operates. A new location is then derived from the original location and the velocity signal. By reducing the amount of location readings taken, battery power is conserved.
Patent GB-2413306-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartridge having terminals and conductive tracks applied directly thereon.
Inventor: MCCABE DECLAN JOHN
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A method of making an inkjet print cartridge comprises forming a cartridge body 30 and applying directly to the surface of the body first and second sets of electrical terminals 40a, 42a selectively connected by conductive tracks 44. A printhead 66 is mounted to the body 30 in electrical connection with the first set of terminals 40a. The second set of terminals 42a is adapted for electrical connection to printer circuitry. The electrical terminals and conductive tracks may be located in corresponding recesses in the cartridge body, being deposited therein by squeegee or inkjet printing.
Patent GB-2415098-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Hard Braking Alert System
Inventor: ASHLEY ADRIAN LYNLEY
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: A hard braking alert system, for use with vehicles, includes a speed sensor 1 and a deceleration threshold means 3 linked through a process means 4 provided preferably by a microcontroller. In use, when a vehicle has to brake hard the speed sensor detects the rate of deceleration. If the rate of deceleration exceeds the threshold set by the vehicle manufacturers, a dashboard alarm 5 alerts the driver and occupants, while rear facing deceleration indicators 6 alert following vehicles of the hazard ahead. A proximity sensor means 2 also linked to the process means can calculate a safe braking distance in the current driving conditions and also warn of any imminent rear impact by means of another alarm.
Patent GB-2400518-A (GB)
Title: Prism design for optical scanning applications
Inventor: OSBORNE MARK
IPC: G02B5/04
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: There is disclosed a prism for use in scanning applications such as total internal reflection microscopy in which the prism is translated relative to an incident light beam. A geometry is disclosed which cancels walk of the beam footprint at the base of the prism.
Patent GB-2416894-A (GB)
Title: Products with data encoding pattern cells
Inventor: MACKENZIE ANDREW
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A product 2 has a data encoding pattern 6 thereon. The pattern comprising a plurality of pattern cells 200 each of which has a pattern selected from a group of cell patterns. Each cell pattern comprises a plurality of cell elements 204 each of which can have any of a plurality of marking states, such that the marking states of the elements produce the cell pattern. Each cell pattern has at least two lines of symmetry. The product may have content thereon in addition to the pattern and at least some of the cells may be arranged in a manner which is dependent on the position of the content. The product may also have reference cells which have different cell patterns from the other cells.
Patent GB-2417228-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft wing
Inventor: NEALE LEE ROBERT
IPC: B64C7/00
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: An aircraft wing (1) that may be used in large transport aircraft comprises: <SL> <LI>(i) a first wing portion (2) that, in use, forms an inner portion of an aircraft wing, and is attached to <LI>(ii) a readily replaceable second wing portion (3) comprising a wingtip. </SL> The second wing portion (3) may be readily replaceable by a third wing portion comprising a wingtip, the third wing portion having a different functionality from the second wing portion (3).
Patent GB-2405371-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for fabricating a putter club head
Inventor: SCHWEIGERT BRADLEY D
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: A method of forming A no-draft putter club head (400 Fig 4) using an investment casting process and comprises A mold 302 with an internal cavity corresponding to a putter club head shape, wherein the cavity includes a set of surfaces substantially parallel to the draw direction 108 of the mold. This set of surfaces may include, for example, a toe surface (410 Fig 4), a heel surface (412 Fig 4), a top rail surface (414 Fig 4), and/or a hosel surface (404 Fig 4). A wax material is injected into the mold cavity to form a wax replica of the putter club head shape. The wax replica is then removed from the mold cavity along a line parallel to the draw direction. The wax material may also be poured into the mould. The method may also include the steps of immersing the wax replica into a ceramic slurry and firing the replica to form a ceramic shell mould, and then removing the wax from the mould.
Patent GB-2406628-A (GB)
Title: Vibration suppressor, especially used in motor vehicles
Inventor: THIEL ROLF
IPC: F16F7/01
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: Oscillating or vibrating components, especially inside rearview mirrors, are provided in motor vehicles. In order to avoid undesirable vibrations of the inside rearview mirror, the mirror housing (3) is reinforced or complex measures need to be taken to secure the mirror housing (3) to the vehicle. The aim of the invention is to at least significantly reduce the amount of vibrations for various components of motor vehicles by using granulate particles (9) as vibration suppression elements which are placed in a recess. The granulate particles (9) make it possible to suppress and attenuate vibrations in a simple manner. The vibration suppressors are advantageously used in inside rearview mirrors in motor vehicles.
Patent GB-2420090-A (GB)
Title: An electrically powered grinding tool
Inventor: JACKSON LESLIE STUART
IPC: B24B23/02
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: An electrically powered tool comprising an abrasive member mounted so as to be rotatable about an axis such that all points on the abrasive member are rotatable about said axis. The tool also comprises an electric motor configured to cause said abrasive member to rotate. The electric motor is configured to rotate the abrasive member at a rate of between 8,000 and 12,000 revolutions per minute, while using between 50 watts and 180 watts of electricity.
Patent GB-2408856-A (GB)
Title: Electrical Coupling System
Inventor: MIZUE TAKAHITO
IPC: H02G3/16
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: An electrical coupling system with a case comprising a connector attaching portion (15) mounted onto a printed circuit board, an intermediate mechanical connector (30) and a connector plug (40). The intermediate mechanical connector is attached to the connector attaching portion, for example using latches (33). The intermediate mechanical connector is attached fixedly to the connector plug, preferably using two screws (G2), one positioned on each side of the connector plug. There is preferably a cover portion for screening the printed circuit board. The intermediate mechanical connector is preferably manufactured from a transparent material allowing light from a LED mounted on the PCB to pass through. Preferably the connectors will be used for connecting electronic equipment to a device net.
Patent GB-2410650-A (GB)
Title: IP based ACD using buffer server
Inventor: HOLLATZ MIKE
IPC: H04M3/523
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for routing a call within an automatic contact distributor 22. The method includes the steps of transferring control of the call to a buffer server 30, setting up a call connection between an agent 24, 26 of the automatic call distributor and a client 14, 16 of the automatic call distributor through the buffer server, readdressing SIP messages (100, Figure 2) received by the buffer server from the agent and forwarding the re-addressed SIP messages to the client and re-addressing SIP messages received from the client and forwarding the re-addressed SIP messages to the agent. Session Initiation Protocol based ACD for use over the Internet using communication methods such as Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP).
Patent GB-2408458-A (GB)
Title: A device for applying a tactile stimulus
Inventor: KEMP COLIN
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A device for applying a tactile stimulus, comprising a flexible adhesive substrate with one or more raised elements on its surface, the substrate being fastenable, by virtue of the adhesive, onto and/or around a human finger. The substrate may comprise a strap which is fastenable to form a flexible sleeve of variable circumference so as to accommodate, at least partially, a human finger. An alternative such device comprises a flexible strap with raised element(s) on its surface, the strap having fastening means by which it can be fastened to form a variable circumference flexible finger sleeve. Such devices are of particular use in the treatment of female orgasmic disorders and may be used to apply a fluid substance as well as a tactile stimulus.
Patent GB-2408393-A (GB)
Title: Microduct bundle.
Inventor: DEVINE GREGORY
IPC: F16L11/12
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: A sheathed microduct bundle (16) comprises a bundle of microducts (12) in fixed hexagonal formation in a sheath and an index (20) identifying the rotational orientation of the bundle. The idex may two adjacent microducts being connected together, a radially outermost one and a radially inwardly adjacent microduct. Indeed, it may comprise a single shared conduit (24), elongate in section.
Patent GB-2410220-A (GB)
Title: Flexible keel and fitting therefor
Inventor: JENKINS NEIL GRAHAM
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: Water craft or amphibious vehicle (10, fig. 1), comprises hull (12) fitted with at least one elongate longitudinal keel (16, 42); which may be extruded from rubber. The keel has at least one mounting formation (24, 44), to engage with channel formation (22,41). The keel may be mounted directly into hull (12); alternatively, at least one mounting structure may comprise an extrusion (34, 36) (or 30, fig. 4); mounted into a channel (38) (or 28, fig. 4) in the hull. The keel may be flexible to resist damage if grounded; but is laterally stiff to aid handling on water. The keel may be slid into place longitudinally; and may be finished with a rubber end piece, protected by a further metal end piece (18, 20, fig. 2). Both end pieces may be detachable. Keel (16) may be foam filled; or may be inflated with fluid to alter its cross section.
Patent GB-2408232-A (GB)
Title: Reclosable bag production
Inventor: LEIGHTON MURRAY EDWARD BRUCE
IPC: B31B19/90
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: The bags are produced on a form-fill-seal machine operating horizontally or vertically. Zipper strips (16) are initially attached to a continuous web (12) which is subsequently formed into a continuous run of bags having end seals (20) and a back seal (18). The continuous run is separated into individual bags and the zipper strips finally attached to the bag walls by application of heat and/or pressure by a belt sealer (26) operating in a direction perpendicular to that of movement of the continuous web.
Patent GB-2427393-A (GB)
Title: A helicopter rotor blade assembly having encircling ring
Inventor: COPE BENJAMIN RONALD
IPC: B64C27/72
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: A helicopter rotor assembly comprising a hub 11 supporting a plurality of radially extending blades 12, each blade being mounted for pivoting motion about an axis substantially parallel to the length of the blade for pitch adjustment, and an encircling ring 13 surrounding the radially outer tips 14 of the blades and to which the tips are pivotally connected for motion about said axis. Ideally, the hub 20 pivots universally with respect to the main shaft 10, and may comprise a gimbals assembly (see fig.4). Each blade is preferably mounted on a shaft 21 which is in turn mounted to the hub and encircling ring. A small gap may exist between the tip of each blade and the inner periphery of each blade. A winglet may be provided overlying the gap. An independent claim entails a fan assembly having blades connected to a hub and encircling ring, with winglets overlying the gaps between the blade tips and the ring inner periphery.
Patent GB-2429391-A (GB)
Title: A biodegradable seed sowing container
Inventor: SEDGWICK MICHAEL HARVEY
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: A biodegradable vessel or pod 1 which is formed from vegetable starch by injection moulding. It may be filled with compost 2 and planted with a seed or bulb 3. The whole container may then be placed in the soil 4 giving any seeds or seedlings a total organic environment with protection for it to grow and develop. Being made of a biodegradable substance the container will break down over time in contact with the soil. The vessel may have a hole to allow for the growth of roots 5.
Patent GB-2416652-A (GB)
Title: Authentication between a battery and a device using the battery by means of encrypted challenge codes
Inventor: SASAKI DAI
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: A device 2 (e.g. a game console) authenticates a peripheral device 1 (e.g. a device including a battery 14 and storage 12, processing 11 and communication 13 units) when they are attached and prior to use. One or both devices may perform the authentication. The authenticating device generates a random number and sends this to the other device along with a number which is used to index a constant and an encryption key, copies of which are stored in each device. The stored constant is appended or prepended to the random number to form a challenge code and encrypted with the key by both devices. In a preferred embodiment, only a part of the encrypted result is returned to the authenticating device for comparison with the result generated by itself. A match may be communicated to the other device by sending the same encrypted part, whilst a mismatch may be indicated by sending the same part with all bits inverted. A match results in the peripheral device being functionally connected to the device. Other applications include connection of a battery to a charger.
Patent GB-2434173-A (GB)
Title: Fall-arrest system
Inventor: LOWE MATTHEW JOHN
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: An inertia reel belt mechanism 3/4, secured to a workstation via permanent or semi-permanent fixture 2, which attaches to the user via a body harness (8) and easily removable safety clip such as a karabiner 5. The device allows for normal movement round the workstation but a sudden movement caused by the user falling will result in the arrest of the fall. The safety reel may be stowed at the lower end of the ladder (10, Fig 2) if this was the workstation in operation.
Patent GB-2436575-A (GB)
Title: Method for protecting hydrocarbon conduits
Inventor: KINNARI KEIJO
IPC: C09K8/52
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: Nitrogen is introduced at a controlled pressure and rate over a period of time into hydrocarbon conduits, in particular for sub-sea wells during commissioning or planned and unplanned shutdown, to prevent hydrate formation such as plug formation from water in the well stream at lower temperatures and pressures. A nitrogen generator 4 equipped with a nitrogen line 5 and pump 6 on a sea level platform 1 may be injected into a conduit 3 downstream of well heads 2, upstream of jumpers 7 and spools 9 or 10, or as a gas lift gas into the base of a riser 12.