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Patent GB-2439559-A (GB)
Title: In-store navigation system
Inventor: SKOURLETOS ELIAS
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: Using an installed navigation system within a large store, customers will be able to be directed by a handheld device, to the product they wish to purchase. By using three or more radio overhead wave transmitters and a system of product transmitters, the navigational system will guide the customer to the desired product.
Patent GB-2440137-A (GB)
Title: Portable water dispenser
Inventor: MATTHEWS PAUL
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 2006-07-15
Abstract: A portable water container 6 comprises a built in hand operated pump 1 to pressurise the container, a tap outlet 4 and a pressure relief valve 3.
Patent GB-2441557-A (GB)
Title: Zoned radiation device and chirp signal
Inventor: SILVA RONALD LAKSHMAN
IPC: G02B3/08
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: A zoned radiation device for converging radiation of a wavelength   g  to a focus at distance b, the device comprising a first set of zones 14 and a second set of zones 15, wherein the first set of zones have a different characteristic to the second set and wherein the area of the zones decrease as their distance from a predetermined point increases, and one or more zone distances at which a zone of the first set with a first characteristic switches to a second zone with a second characteristic are configured such that the device can focus the radiation with wavelength   g  at a distance b with an autocorrelation/point spread function that is sharper than the autocorrelation/point spread function produced by zones configured to a Fresnel zone construction. The device may be used as a coded aperture, a collimator, an ophthalmic lens or a teleconverter lens for a compact digital camera. Also disclosed is a non-linear chirp signal for carrying, collecting or determining data.
Patent GB-2441764-A (GB)
Title: Windbreak comprising chord-shaped piece of material
Inventor: BEGLEY DOMINIC LEON
IPC: E04H15/00
Filed: 2006-09-13
Abstract: A windbreak comprises a chord-shaped piece of material 3, which may be supported by a number of flexible poles inserted into sleeves running along either edge 5, and a number of upright poles 1. The narrower ends of the chord shape are pulled together and fixed using a strap 4, which may be adjustable to allow a larger area to be sheltered. The structure of the windbreak is such that it may resist winds up to a certain limit without requiring fixing to a surface on which it is used.
Patent GB-2444317-A (GB)
Title: Removable seat for a wheelchair
Inventor: HALSEY SIMON
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: A seat comprises a seat base 2, an adjustable depth seat back 1 and connectors 8 to secure the seat in a seat frame such as a wheelchair body (10, Fig. 5). The arrangement allows seat base angular adjustment, seat back recline and whole seat removal without tools. The seat back 1 may be pivoted to the seat base 2 at a pivot point 3. The seat back depth may be adjusted by moving a pivot point along a slot 4, and a spring 5 may be provided to bias the pivot point into notches in the slot. The connectors 8 may interlock with female pieces (9, Fig. 6) on the frame which allow the seat base to rotate without being removed. The seat back may comprise retractable pins 6 that can engage with an array of holes (11, Fig. 8) on the frame, enabling adjustment of seat base angle and seat back recline.
Patent GB-2446573-A (GB)
Title: Shower seat
Inventor: GONTAR ANTONI HAROLD NIKOLAS
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: A shower seat 2 has a seat 8 and a back rest 10 both pivotably connected to side supports 4,6. The back rest 10 pivots between a lowered position and a raised position (see figures 2a-2e) to permit movement of the seat 8 between a lowered, seating position and a raised, storage position between the side supports 4,6. In the storage position, the back rest 10 is lowered to substantially cover the seat 8. The back rest 10 therefore functions as a back rest in the seating position and also a rest in the storage position against which a person may lean when standing to shower. Arm rests 12, 14 may also be provided.
Patent GB-2432125-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head
Inventor: WILLIAMS LUKE R
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2005-12-28
Abstract: A golf club head (42) having a substantially square or rectangular body is disclosed herein. The golf club head (42) preferably has a volume ranging from 420 cubic centimeters to 470 cubic centimeters. The golf club head (42) preferably has a moment of inertia about the Izz axis through the center of gravity of the golf club head greater than 4000 grams-centimeters squared, and a moment of inertia about the 1xx axis through the center of gravity of the golf club head greater than 3000 grams-centimeters squared.
Patent GB-2447445-A (GB)
Title: Modifying a diesel engine with a pre-combustion chamber to operate on natural gas
Inventor: ARTIOLI ROMANO
IPC: F02B19/00
Filed: 2007-03-10
Abstract: A method of modifying a diesel engine to operate on natural gas includes the steps of replacing the diesel injector of the engine with a natural gas injector (45, figure 6) and mounting a spark plug 30 within an existing diesel pre-combustion chamber 25 in the cylinder head 1 of the engine, the spark plug 30 igniting the natural gas fuel within a specific combustion chamber in the engine. The spark plug 30 may be mounted laterally with respect to a cylinder; alternatively it may be mounted such that the angle of the spark plug 30 to the vertical cylinder axis is 25-30{, and preferably 27{. The vertical plane angle of the spark plug 30 to the longitudinal axis of the engine may be 65-75{ and preferably 70{. The natural gas injector (45, figure 6) may be mounted close to the intake valve 15 of the cylinder. A sensor may be mounted in the exhaust manifold to monitor the quantity of gas to be provided to the combustion chamber. The pistons of the engines may be replaced with pistons 65 provided with an eccentric well 75 on the upper surface, and the spark plug 30 may be aligned with this well 75.
Patent GB-2432532-A (GB)
Title: Sterilization method and sterilization apparatus
Inventor: BAMBA AI
IPC: A61L2/02
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: It is intended to provide a sterilization method characterized by comprising releasing particles reactive with microorganisms or viruses and fragmenting proteins carried by the microorganisms or the viruses without disrupting nucleic acids carried by the microorganisms or the viruses; a novel sterilization method, by which a sterilizing effect can be exerted on all microorganisms or viruses and which is safe to the living body to be sterilized, comprising using a sterilization apparatus (1) capable of releasing air containing particles having a reactivity of fragmenting proteins without disrupting nucleic acids to thereby kill microorganisms or viruses in a subject (10); and the sterilization apparatus (1).
Patent GB-2449942-A (GB)
Title: A calcium enriched supplement composition
Inventor: ALEEVA ALFIYA
IPC: A61K35/57
Filed: 2007-06-09
Abstract: The application discloses a calcium enriched supplement composition comprising calcium extracted from the shell of an egg, lemon juice and honey. The application also discloses a method for making the composition in which a white egg is soaked in the freshly pressed juice of a lemon for between 36 and 48 hours, the egg shell dissolving into the juice which becomes enriched with calcium. The calcium enriched lemon juice is then mixed with a table spoon of honey to form the finished supplement which can be stored in a refrigerator. The method described produces a daily dosage of the calcium supplement.
Patent GB-2448009-A (GB)
Title: Liquid heating vessels
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT HENRY
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A liquid heating appliance comprises a lower liquid vessel 4, an upper liquid vessel 6 that is mountable on the lower vessel and a radiant heater for heating at least the lower vessel. The radiant heater may be at the side (Figure 5), top (Figure 6a, 6b) or bottom (Figure 4) of the lower vessel or there may be a respective heater in each vessel (Figure 7). The heater, such as a halogen heater, may direct visible light into the upper vessel. Alternatively, there may be inductive heating coils. A top heater may be located on a lid of the lower vessel so that the lid conducts heat to the upper vessel. There may be plural heaters at different heights. The vessels may be arranged so that that warm air or steam 5 from the lower vessel is retained in contact with a sidewall of the upper vessel. The lower vessel may include a handle engageable with the upper vessel so as to retain the upper and lower vessels together. The lower vessel may include an electromagnet which exerts an upward force on the removable upper vessel. Additionally, a liquid heating appliance may be controlled in response to detected agitation of the liquid.
Patent GB-2444401-A (GB)
Title: Hand machine tool with vibration isolating spring in region of swivel joint
Inventor: HEGEMANN BERNHARD
IPC: B25D17/04
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a hand tool machine, in particular a hammer drill and/or paving breaker 2, having a housing 4, and a handle 10 that is connected by a swivel joint 28 to the housing so as to be pivotable to a limited extent. A spring 34 is provided for vibration isolation between the handle and the housing, in the region of the swivel joint. Preferably, the spring is a bent spring wire or bar, a helically wound middle portion of which surrounds the swivel joint.
Patent GB-2441918-A (GB)
Title: Novel compound and liquid-crystal composition
Inventor: IRISAWA MASATOMI
IPC: C07C43/225
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: A compound represented by the following general formula (I). (In the formula, R1 is hydrogen or C1-8 alkyl; ring A is 1,4-phenylene, 1,4-trans-cyclohexylene, or 2,6-naphthylene; Z1 and Z2 each is -COO-, -OCO-, -CH2O-, -OCH2-, -CH2CH2-, -CH=CH-, -C  I  C-, or a single bond; m is 1 or 2; n is 0 or 1; X1 and X2 each is C1-3 alkyl or alkoxy or hydrogen, provided that when one of X1 and X2 is hydrogen, the other is not hydrogen; Y1 and Y2 each is hydrogen, fluorine, or chlorine; Q is C1-8 (un)saturated alkyl in which all or part of the hydrogen atoms are replaced with a halogen atom; and L is oxygen or a single bond.)
Patent GB-2446298-A (GB)
Title: Delimiting graphical indicia
Inventor: PINCHEN STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: G06V30/224
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: A graphical indicium 34 is located on a substrate and forms a machine readable code. The indicium 34 is delimited by a temporary boundary to form a virtual code window 38. The temporary boundary is generated by a reading machine relative to a fixed trigger point 36 only when the indicium 34 is being read. A barcode 44 may contain the co-ordinates of the virtual code window 38 relative to the trigger point 36. An apparatus including a camera, trigger point detection unit and window calculation unit is used to encode and decode a graphical indicium 34.
Patent GB-2460217-A (GB)
Title: Storing data segments using linked lists
Inventor: GRIFFIN EAMON
IPC: G06F12/0817
Filed: 2008-04-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for storing a plurality of data segments using head and tail pointers. The system includes a queuing engine which is used to progress the head pointer for a specific queue through the memory space in accordance with write requests, and a dequeuing engine which progresses the tail pointer in accordance with a size parameter that indicates a memory space that can be read. Control logic maintains a list of writes to a queue, each with a sequence number and an indication of the location of the head pointer, for the purpose of calculating the size of a permitted read. This size may be updated provided that the given write and all the preceding writes are complete.
Patent GB-2448629-A (GB)
Title: Method for Temporarily Blocking a Mechanism Such as a downhole filtration tool
Inventor: BENNETT RICHARD
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: A flow conduit (10) has at least one orifice (12) is in the vicinity of a flow source. The source is at least partially covered (and flow blocked by) an optional temporary coating or barrier. The flow pathway between the orifice and the source is temporarily blocked with a degradable material or barrier (18). The material disintegrates (e.g. under the influence of time or temperature) to optionally produce a product that removes the temporary coating in the area adjacent the barrier. The method is useful in one non-limiting context of recovering hydrocarbons where the flow conduit is the casing or liner of the well and the flow source is a subterranean reservoir where the temporary coating is a filter cake.
Patent GB-2453224-A (GB)
Title: Use of status registers to prevent abnormal termination of debugger.
Inventor: MACHIMURA HIROKI
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2008-09-19
Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing the abnormal termination of a debugger is disclosed. A semiconductor integrated circuit comprises at least one macro (M0, M1, M2) and two registers, a first register (32) for recording a predetermined state of the macro at a specific time point, and a second register (33) for recording whether or not the macro has been in a predetermined state before the said specific time point. Preferably, the predetermined state is a reset state caused by the macro receiving a reset signal from another source. Preferably the registers are operable to store the first and second values when the macro is being debugged. A control circuit (250) may be used to output the first and second values to an external device (10). The external device may be a debugger and originate the control signal. The control circuit may be a TAP controller (251) having capture DR and update DR states and updates the second value in the register when the update state is entered immediately or at some time after the capture state. The advantage of the apparatus is to prevent the abnormal termination of a debugger when an external signal overrides control of the macro currently being debugged by allowing it restart when a reset signal is no longer being asserted.
Patent GB-2458193-A (GB)
Title: Performing security and vulnerability scans on devices behind a network security device
Inventor: SELETSKIY IGOR
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2008-10-23
Abstract: A method and system of performing vulnerability and security scans on an internet connected device where the device is behind a network security device such as a firewall. The method is performed by having an agent that is local to the device to be scanned create a VPN connection with a scanning server and then performing the scanning over the VPN. The connection is terminated at the end to free up system resources.
Patent GB-2454831-A (GB)
Title: Swimfeeder
Inventor: DRENNAN PETER JOHN
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: A swimfeeder 10 comprising a base weight (40, fig 6) and a body comprising a series of hinged panels 12a-i folded about the hinges and secured to the base weight so as to define a volume for containing bait. The swimfeeder further comprises a plurality of spikes (30, fig 4) made from a soft material and mounted on holes 26 so as to point inwardly. Apertures 22 for the egress of bait are also provided. The body may be moulded in one piece from a rigid material. Alternatively the body may be of tubular form and made from a sheet of mesh.
Patent GB-2467383-A (GB)
Title: Fully automatic coupler for an excavator arm
Inventor: MILLER GARY
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2009-03-05
Abstract: A coupler 10 comprising two jaws 24, 26 and a latch 36, 38 for each jaw 24, 26, one of the latches 38 being powered for movement between a latching position and a non-latching position, and being associated with a blocking mechanism 78 that is remotely movable between a blocking position and non blocking position, and the other latch 36 being independent of the blocking mechanism 78, but being also remotely moveable between a latching position and a non-latching position, wherein the powered latch 38, in its non-latching position, can maintain both the blocking mechanism 78 in its non blocking position and the other latch 36 in its non-latching position, irrespective of the orientation of the coupler 10.
Patent GB-2469274-A (GB)
Title: Road safety fence post
Inventor: MCGINNIS RICHARD
IPC: E01F15/02
Filed: 2009-04-06
Abstract: A road safety fence post 1 for supporting a longitudinal restraining member. The post comprises a longitudinal axis X and a cross-sectional profile in a Y-Z plane that presents at least two points of contact 6, 8, which are defined by first and second inflections, for the longitudinal restraining member on a first side of the post. The first and second inflections are separated by a third inflection facing the opposite direction. The inflections may be in the form of convex profiles. Also disclosed are various geometries of cross section which result in various points of contact being provided on a second side of the post. Also disclosed is a fence with at least one of the fence posts, which may face in the same or opposite directions. There may be one or more longitudinal restraining members which may or may not be woven between posts.
Patent GB-2458822-A (GB)
Title: Drill stem connection and method
Inventor: TJADER MICHAEL
IPC: B25B13/48
Filed: 2009-04-24
Abstract: A drill stem connection system and method is shown that provides a secure hold on drill stem surfaces while unscrewing a threaded connection. Two lever arm components are adjustable to a number of possible orientations to allow for fitting the drill stem wrench in tight spaces. Concentric rotation of lever arm components facilitates connection of the lever arm components together. Configurations and methods shown provide a stable and powerful tool to loosen threaded drill stem effectively.
Patent GB-2475908-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle parking structure with corrugated support panels
Inventor: PASHOUROS ANDREAS PASCHALE
IPC: E04C2/32
Filed: 2009-12-04
Abstract: The structure 100 comprises a corrugated support 18 for supporting a car parking surface 12 such as a fibre reinforced polymer sheet and a member 106 fastened to a peak 102 of the corrugated support and a support structure 20, such as a beam, upon which the corrugated support is supported. The member may also be a fibre reinforced plastic. The member may comprise at least one projection 112 projecting from a base and shaped so that the sides of the projection are sloped and to compliment the shape of the peak. The top of each projection may comprise a channel. Each peak may have a resilient portion located on it. Joining the support structure to the peaks means that no drill or screw holes are necessary within the troughs of the corrugated support, meaning that any water that collects in the troughs does not leak through.
Patent GB-2476285-A (GB)
Title: Property flood barrier
Inventor: MCNALLY SIMON S
IPC: E04H9/14
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: A flood barrier comprising a number of interlocking runners 2 which are clipped together surround the building. A flexible sheet 4 is stored within the runner until required and then is deployed into a fully extended position 3. The weight of the flood water causes the extended flexible sheet to bend using the property to take the weight of the flood water (see Fig 7). When flood declines, flood barrier can be folded back into place and retracted back into its main unit until a future flood occurs. Additional sheeting can be added to the top of the flexible sheet 3 4 if the flood water is higher than the sheet. Strengthening may be required in the sheeting to also take some of the weight of the flood water. The runner 1 may be bolted to the ground (8 Fig 6) and have a rubber seal between the runner and ground surface (10 Fig 6), alternatively it may be mounted flush with the ground surface. A panel may also be placed under the runner in the ground to prevent under surface water. A method of blocking drains is also disclosed. A method of blocking toilets using grated polystyrene in a bag is also disclosed.
Patent GB-685320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in saturable core reactance devices
Inventor: BELSEY FREDERICK HAROLD
IPC: H03F9/00
Filed: 1950-04-24
Abstract: 685,320. Magnetic amplifiers. METROPOLITANVICKERS ELECTRICAL CO., Ltd. March 21, 1951 [April 24, 1950], No. 10081/ 50. Class 40 (iv). The D.C. outputs of the penultimate stage of a group of transductors connected in cascade and operating in push-pull are applied to both the transductors constituting the final amplifying stage over series-connected control windings 301, 302 and 303, 304, each pair of control windings 301, 303 or 302, 304 on a single transductor being differentially arranged so that resultant excitation of the final stage transductors is effected only when the control currents are unequal. This arrangement minimizes the effect of supply voltage variation since the resultant control current changes will be neutralized in the differentially arranged windings. As shown, a three stage push-pull amplifier has a D.C. input from leads I<SP>1</SP>, I<SP>2</SP>, IN applied to the first stage control windings 16, 17. The A.C. outputs controlled by load windings 3, 4 and 5, 6 are rectified at 8, 12 and constitute the control currents in the second amplifying stage. Positive feedback from rectifiers 7, 11 is applied to feedback windings 18-21 arranged as described in Specification 659,762. Direct current bias is provided by windings 13, 14. A similar arrangement of windings is provided in the second or penultimate stage. In the final stage, D.C. bias is effected over windings 305, 306 while positive feedback is provided by auto-excitation over the load windings 307, 308; 311, 312 and rectifiers 309, 310; 313, 314. The push-pull output is effective over a load L connected to a centre tap on an auto-transformer T. Stabilizing windings S<SP>1</SP>, S<SP>2</SP> may also be provided on the first amplifier stage when the arrangement is used in servo systems.
Patent GB-750469-A (GB)
Title: Stabilized oscillator
IPC: H03B5/34
Filed: 1954-04-06
Abstract: 750,469. Valve oscillator circuits. AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC LABORATORIES Inc. April 6, 1954 [April 7, 1953]. No. 10112/54. Class 40 (6). A stabilized oscillator comprises a valve 1 having a T-network coupled between its anode and control grid the series arms of the network comprising a parallel resonant circuit 11, 15, and the shunt arm comprising a frequency determining series resonant circuit 21, 23, a resistor 19 having a value dependent upon the voltage thereacross being coupled to the series arms to stabilize the amplitude of oscillation. The element 23 is a piezo electric crystal and the element 21 adjusts the amount of feedback provided by the network. A cathode follower having a variable cathode load may be inserted between the anode of the valve and the input of the network and the resistor 19 which may be of thermistor or varistor material may then be connected directly across the inductor 11 (Fig. 2, not shown). A capacitor may be connected in series with the crystal to adjust the resonant frequency of the series arm. It is stated that the shunt arm could alternatively be connected to a tap on the capacitive arm and that the resistor 19 could be connected to capacitors connected across the series arm. The output for the following valve 41 may be obtained from the anode or grid of the oscillator valve or from a winding coupled to inductor 11.