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Patent GB-2414551-A (GB)
Title: Improved pir motion sensor
Inventor: MICKO ERIC SCOTT
IPC: G08B13/19
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A passive infrared sensor uses two detectors (32, 34) having elements of different configurations (d1, d2) such that each element outputs a respective frequency when an object moves in front of it. Based on the presence of two frequencies with similar peak and/or slope characteristics, a motion signal is output to, e.g., activate an alarm. In another embodiment the detectors have plural elements with the elements of one detector being wired in a dimension that is orthogonal to the dimension in which the elements of the other detector are wired. The signals from the detectors are combined to determine motion and size of object. The detector elements can also be configured differently from each other as in the first embodiment, and the polarities of signals can be used to determine direction of motion. In yet another embodiment, the detectors can be of the same size but have optics of different focal lengths.
Patent GB-2428694-A (GB)
Title: Acidic granules comprising transition metal catalyst
Inventor: BORCHERS GEORG
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A granule comprising a transition metal catalyst and an acidic component wherein the granule has a diameter in the range from 180-1000 microns. When the granules are dissolved in 50 ml of demineralised water to give an acidic solution, at least 6 ml of 0.01 M NaOH is required to bring the pH of the solution to pH of 9. The preferred acidic component is an acidic polymer such as a polyacrylic acid or an acidic copolymer of acrylic acid and maleic acid. The granule may be coated with an acidic binder material and/or in the form of a tablet. In another aspect, a process for the preaparation of the granule comprising granulating the a transition metal catalyst with the acidic component. In another aspect, a detergent composition comprising the granule and the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients to 100%.
Patent GB-2429337-A (GB)
Title: An electromechanical generator for converting mechanical vibrational energy into electrical energy
Inventor: ROBERTS STEPHEN
IPC: H02K35/04
Filed: 2005-08-15
Abstract: An electromechanical generator for converting mechanical vibrational energy into electrical energy, the electromechanical generator including a cantilever spring (76) having a fixed end, a free end and a central portion therebetween, a mount for the cantilever spring to which the fixed end is fixed, a mass comprising support (60) and a holder (34) located at the free end of the cantilever spring, the holder including either a coil or at least one magnet (36-42) defining a region of magnetic flux, wherein at least one of the fixed end (80) and the free end (78) of the cantilever spring is substantially stiffer than the central portion (81) of the cantilever spring. The support member (60) is integral with or connected to the cantilever spring, and an adjustable screw threaded connector fixes the holder (34) to the support member and vary the longitudinal position of the mass of the holder relative to the cantilever spring, and thereby vary the resonant frequency of the generator.
Patent GB-2432349-A (GB)
Title: Remote electric cam actuator for trailer manouevring device
Inventor: SHAW MARK DARREN
IPC: B62D59/04
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: A 'drive-aid' device is used to drive the wheels of a normally unpowered vehicle, such as a trailer or caravan, by means of a roller brought in to contact with a tyre. The roller is moved on/off the tyre by using a CAM fitted on to a motor, to drive the roller closer to the wheel/tyre. The CAM goes over-centre creating a locking mechanism when used with a spring and the trailer/caravan tyre. The motor is controlled by a RF (Radio Frequency) handset, which directly controls a the base unit which receives the RF signal from the handset and translates the signal into the required command, moving the roller on/off the tyre. The handset can also be directly wired to the base unit.
Patent GB-2433461-A (GB)
Title: Wet shaver with counter
Inventor: LOUKA RENOS
IPC: B26B21/06
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: When shaving with a wet shaver, the blade invariably will wear which usually results in the blunt blade cutting the skin and causing irritation. It is difficult to know or remember how many shaves the blade has been used for. To eliminate this problem, a simple solution is to attach a dial counter (a) on the razor handle (b) in order to rotate the dial by hand in increments each time the razor is used and never using the blade more than the desired amount of times. A spring loaded ball bearing slots into a recess in the dial (a).
Patent GB-2434111-A (GB)
Title: Conical cam
Inventor: ARRAN JOHN MICHAEL PETER
IPC: A63B29/02
Filed: 2006-01-14
Abstract: A device for providing an anchor for various sizes of openings, the device comprising a camming member K substantially conical in shape. The device is particularly useful as a climbing device for obtaining a secure removable fixing in a crevice and may utilise one or more conical cams to achieve an improved expansion range without loss of strength and without additional weight or complexity.
Patent GB-2435214-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic surgical tool having alignment means
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL JOHN RADLEY
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical tool <B>1</B> comprises an elongate waveguide means <B>7</B> connectable to a source of ultrasonic vibrations. The surgical tool <B>1</B> has cutting an/or coagulating means mounted to the distal end of the waveguide <B>7</B> that acts in an operative plane. The surgical tool <B>1</B> has a manually graspable handle <B>3,4</B> at the proximal end of the waveguide <B>7</B> and a realignment means <B>16</B> that is operable with a fingertip of a hand grasping the handle <B>3,4</B>. The realignment <B>16</B> means may rotate the cutting and/or coagulating means about a longitudinal axis of the waveguide <B>7</B>. The realignment means <B>16</B> may include a means for providing a mechanical advantage, such as gearing, to the user of the surgical tool <B>1</B> to increase rotational torque imposed on the cutting or coagulation means.
Patent GB-2426688-A (GB)
Title: Strap attachment assembly
Inventor: PERNU KIMMO
IPC: A44C5/14
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for mounting a strap to a sports instrument 2. The assembly comprises a mounting element 6 situated in the strap 1, a slot 5 in the sports instrument 2 for accommodating a mounting element 6, especially a metallic mounting plate, and fixing means for securing the mounting element in the slot. The fixing means comprises a spring-loaded locking element, especially a peg, which reaches into the slot and cooperates with a retaining element 7, especially an opening in the mounting plate. A gap 11 is arranged to slide over contours on the peg. Slanted surfaces 10 on the plate cause the peg to rise upward as the mounting plate is inserted deeper into the slot until peg 3 enters the peg opening and the strap is secured to the sports instrument. The strap may be detached by pressing a knob on the peg so the a recess groove 14 is aligned with the peg opening 7.
Patent GB-2432249-A (GB)
Title: Colour filter with colour conversion function
Inventor: KAWAMURA YUKINORI
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: A colour filter, that may form part of an organic EL display, has a colour conversion function. A plurality of types of colour filter layers (2R, 2G, 2B), such as red, blue and green filters, are disposed on the transparent substrate 1. A colour conversion layer 3, containing at least one colour conversion material, is disposed in one piece over the colour filter layers (2R, 2G, 2B); wherein at least one of the colour conversion materials absorbs a wavelength region of incident light and emits light in different wavelength region from the absorbed wavelength region. A region of the colour conversion layer 3 allowing passage of the incident light to one particular colour filter layer exhibits higher light transmissivity than the regions allowing passage of the incident light to the other colour filter layers. The higher light transmissivity of the region of the colour conversion layer 3 is achieved by a photo-bleaching process.
Patent GB-2432194-A (GB)
Title: Manual spray cleaner
Inventor: WILLIAMS JESSE J
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A manual spray cleaner for removing dirt and stains from fabrics and carpets comprising a spray bottle having two separate chambers 10, 14 and a single dispensing spray outlet 44 for dispensing controlled amounts of liquids from each of the chambers. One of the chambers has a fabric/carpet cleaning composition therein and the other chamber has an oxidizing composition that enhances the cleanability of the fabric/carpet cleaning composition. The two compositions are pressurized with an aerosol propellant. At least one of the oxidizing composition and the fabric/carpet cleaning composition may include a fabric/carpet protectant. The two compositions are mixed before or after they are sprayed from the bottle.
Patent GB-2446409-A (GB)
Title: Gas mixture preparation device
Inventor: GOODY BRIAN ARTHUR
IPC: B01F23/10
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A gas mixing device feeds from two gas sources 1, 4, placing each gas into half of a chamber 17, 16 which is divided by a flexible physical barrier 12, such that pressure is equalized across the chambers 16,17. Upon the release of each gas from each chamber at the same time into a mixing barrel 7, exit pressures and thus mixing characteristics are suitably controlled for a desired mix of gasses, due to the pressure balancing effect of the flexible barrier 12. The device might also be termed a divider or a dilutor. The device might be used in the mixing of low concentrations of carbon monoxide, such as 1 percent, in nitrogen.
Patent GB-2448865-A (GB)
Title: A coalescing filter
Inventor: WATL HANS GUNTER ALEXANDER
IPC: B01D35/02
Filed: 2007-04-16
Abstract: A filter for coalescing droplets of oil in a stream of gas, comprises an oil coalescing layer 20, of a microfibrous material and a second layer 22, of an oil drainage material located downstream of the first layer. The second layer is for receiving oil from the coalescing layer and provides a path for oil to flow by gravity from the filter. The drainage layer comprises at least one inner layer of polyester fabric and an outer layer of different construction. Preferably the inner drainage layer is a spunbonded polyester filament of trilobal cross-section and the outer drainage layer is a non-woven felt or wadding thermally bonded by bi-fusable bi-component fibres. Preferably air enters the filter through an inlet 14 provided in one of two metal or plastic end caps 12, 16. Advantageously the filter may be included in a compressor or vacuum pump.
Patent GB-2433702-A (GB)
Title: A roulette wheel
Inventor: WITTY SIMON
IPC: A63F5/00
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: A roulette wheel (1) has a ball detector (9a, 9b, 9c) to detect the ball as the ball travels round the rim (3) of the roulette wheel and a drop determiner (21) to determine, for each of a number of games of roulette, the region of the rim from which the ball fell from the rim. Data representing, for a number of games, the region of the rim from which the ball fell from the rim may then be stored for later analysis or may be directly analysed to determine any drop zone bias. The ball detector may be a number of ball detecting elements (9a, 9b, 9c) spaced apart around the rim (3) of the roulette wheel for each providing a ball detection signal as the ball travels through a corresponding region (R1, R2 and R3) of the rim and the drop detector (21) may determine the region of the rim from which the ball fell from the rim by determining the detecting element passed last by the ball.
Patent GB-2449252-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting data over distinct channels subsequent to broadcasting a control message on a bonded channel superframe
Inventor: KALOGRIDIS GEORGIOS
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2007-05-14
Abstract: A method of transmitting data over a plurality of channels, said channels forming a bonded channel comprising a bonded channel superframe, the bonded channel superframe comprising a bonded channel beacon period and a bonded channel data period: ```broadcasting a control message on a bonded channel superframe, said control message indicating that subsequent transmission will be over distinct channels, each of said channels comprising a distinct superframe comprising a beacon period and a data period, and transmitting in each of the distinct channels a sequence of superframes, each superframe comprising a distinct beacon period followed by a distinct data period.
Patent GB-2437663-A (GB)
Title: A device for handling of pipes at a drill floor
Inventor: ERIKSEN MORTEN
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2006-01-09
Abstract: A device for handling and storage of drill sting sections (5), and assembly or disassembly of a drill string (7) on an installation especially intended for exploratory and/or production drilling for hydrocarbons, where: - at least one set of individual, separate cooperating means of transport (13a-e, 19a-e) is arranged to move a dill string section (5) or a single dill pipe length (1) in synchronized motion; where a) a primary means of transport (13a-e) is provided with a first gripping device (15a-e) for releasably holding a lower end portion (2a) of the drill string section (5) or drill pipe length (1); b) a secondary means of transport (19a-e) is provided with a first means of lateral support (21a-e) for releasably enclosing an upper end portion (2b) of the drill sting section (5) or drill pipe length (1); and c) each means of transport (13a-e, 19a-e) is displaceable along a substantially horizontal or vertical guideway (17a-g").
Patent GB-2437440-A (GB)
Title: A pulse generator for a flip-flop, using a pull-down circuit with two series transistors
Inventor: KIM MIN-SU
IPC: H03K5/151
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: A CMOS flip-flop using clocked inverters (figures 9-12) is activated by narrow complementary pulses produced by a self-terminating pulse generator 300 which outputs a narrow pulse in response to the leading edge of a square input clock signal. The pulse generator comprises a CMOS delay circuit 306 in which the pull-down branch comprises two series-coupled NMOS transistors 804,806 with a common input gate signal N. The pulse generator uses few logic gates, thereby reducing power consumption and circuit area.
Patent GB-2452692-A (GB)
Title: Skateboard with its deck providing drive to wheels
Inventor: SPONG STEVEN
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: The skateboard has front and rear wheel assemblies 20, 30, with at least one assembly having its wheels rotated by a drive mechanism from the deck 4. At least part of the deck 4 is movable in a vertical direction to provide the drive. The deck 4 is preferably bowed along its longitudinal axis, such that movement in the vertical direction flexes the deck. A cable 40, extending from the front wheel assembly hub 26 is coupled to a longitudinal spring-biased rack which engages a sprocket of a gear drive 34 via one-way ratchets in the rear wheel assembly hub. Flexing of the deck 4 increases the distance between the assemblies 20, 30 to cause the rack to rotate the sprocket. The skateboard may be self-propelled by a user, without the need for conventional skating motions.
Patent GB-2445749-A (GB)
Title: Dual-phase steel sheet
Inventor: SAITO KENJI
IPC: C21D9/46
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: A micro-duplex steel sheet comprises a ferrite matrix having a secondary phase of martensite or martensite and retained austenite dispersed therein. The above microstructure occupies at least 90% of the steel. The secondary phase has an average grain size of 3 microns or less, occupies 10-60% of the steel and is present in ferrite grains and at grain boundaries with the proportion of the secondary phase present in the ferrite grains is 50% or more. The steel comprises (by weight): 0.02-0.3 % C, 0.01-3 % Si, 0.5-3% Mn, 0.0001-0.005% B, 0.01-1.5 % Al, with the balance being iron and impurities and is processed by cooling from at least the A3 temperature or 600-1000{C to a temperature of Ms or lower at a rate of 0.2-20 {Cs<-1>. 0.03-1 % Mo, 0.01-0.1 % total Nb, Ti and V, 0-0.5 % Ni, 0-0.5 % Cu, 0-1.5 % Cr, 0-0.003 % Ca and/or 0-0.003 % REM may also be present.
Patent GB-2441908-A (GB)
Title: Two cone drill bit with a hydraulic attachment disposed in a pocket
Inventor: CENTALA PRABHAKARAN K
IPC: E21B10/08
Filed: 2005-09-07
Abstract: A two cone roller drill bit includes two leg sections 11 that are 145-180 degrees from each other and a fluid plenum. Two spacing members (10, fig 7A) are disposed on opposite sides from each other between each of the two leg sections 11, each spacing member (10, fig 7A) having at least one conduit (13, fig 7A) formed therein for channeling fluid from the plenum to the outside of the bit. Also included is a hydraulic attachment piece 40A adapted to fit in to a pocket 33 formed in one of the two leg sections 11. The hydraulic attachment piece 40A includes a conduit formed therein for channeling a fluid from the fluid plenum to the outside of the body. The hydraulic attachment is also said to be attachable to the bit body and that extension pieces (50A, fig12A) can be present.
Patent GB-2461567-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid optical fibre jacket comprising pulling jacket and ruggedized jacket
Inventor: VASTMANS KRISTOF
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2008-07-04
Abstract: An optical fibre cable 1230 with a hybrid cable jacket comprises a ruggedized cable jacket section 1300 (e.g. a jacket to provide open environment protection suitable as a drop cable) and a pulling jacket cable section 1320 (e.g. a jacket suitable for fibre pulling into a building such as a riser cable) and a coupling 1310 operable to couple said ruggedized cable jacket section with said pulling cable jacket section to protect optical fibres 1260A-F. The method of coupling the jackets to produce a hybrid jacket is also specified.
Patent GB-2454048-A (GB)
Title: Chain guide shoe that resiliently engages its frame
Inventor: OOTA HARUHISA
IPC: F16H7/18
Filed: 2008-08-05
Abstract: An engine timing chain guide 100 is composed of a synthetic resin shoe 110 supported on a frame 120 by L-shaped 113 and strip-shaped 114 engagement members integrally molded as unitary parts of the shoe 110, the L-shaped members 113 are formed with oblique tongues 115 that resiliently engage side edges of the frame member 120, and the strip-shaped engagement members 114 include surfaces that extend obliquely toward, and resiliently engage, a side edge of the frame member 120. Laterally extending legs of the L-shaped members 113 may also be formed with bulged portions 113a, the frame member 120 being sandwiched between the bulged portions 113a and a back side 112 of the shoe 110.
Patent GB-2466037-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic coupling with seals on both male and female members
Inventor: RENSHAW JAMES ROBERT
IPC: F16L37/33
Filed: 2008-12-09
Abstract: A subsea hydraulic coupling has a male connector member 11 with a probe 50 which is received in a chamber 21 of a female connector member 12. Both members carry an annular seal 33, 48, to seal against the other member, when engaged. Each connector member also has a check valve 20 actuated by an actuator rod 53. The seals and valves are arranged so that both seals 33, 48 enter a sealing relationship substantially simultaneously with the actuator 53 urging the check valves 20 into an open position. This arrangement allows seawater between the connectors to escape before the sealing relationship is established and, upon coupling, the check valves are opened to allow fluid to flow.
Patent GB-2467570-A (GB)
Title: Cutter element having a catalyst free region
Inventor: GRIFFIN NIGEL DENNIS
IPC: B22F7/06
Filed: 2009-02-09
Abstract: A cutting element comprises a multilayer polycrystalline diamond (PCD) element 42 bonded to a substrate 44 of a less hard material. The interstitial volumes of a first region of the diamond layer 48 adjacent a working surface 46 thereof is substantially free of a catalysing material while an interstitial volume of a second region 56 of the diamond layer 42 remote from the working surface 46 contains catalysing material. The first and second regions 48, 56 may contain diamond of different size and be of different thickness. Said regions 48, 56 may also have different volume diamond densities.
Patent GB-2458021-A (GB)
Title: Housing for retaining a heat or cold source at a desired region of a person
Inventor: RUSSELL-RAYNER JANETTE
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A housing/container 1 which is provided with elongate means 12 for enabling the housing/container and any content to be located and retained at a required location with respect to a person's body. Preferably the housing/container 1 can receive a secondary container 3, and is formed of flexible materiel. Preferably the housing/container has a generally rectangular form and is able to receive a conventional hot water bottle or ice pack and has a flap or zip to close the housing/container. Preferably the elongate means are long enough to be retained in position by tying the ends together or fastened in position with hook and loop connections in the end regions of the elongate means. Preferably the housing/container is provided with at least one pocket 14 into which the elongate means 12 can be tucked when not in use, which is preferably open at both ends.
Patent GB-2468704-A (GB)
Title: Anti-microbial copper or brass surfaces
Inventor: CRAGGS JAMES
IPC: A61L2/232
Filed: 2009-03-19
Abstract: A process for preparing a copper or brass surface for use in a fitting comprises the steps of applying an acid to the surface, terminating the reaction once an artificial oxide layer or patina has been created and neutralising the surface by washing with water. The acid may be a solution containing potassium polysulfide, ferric nitrate, cupric nitrate or urea. Preferably, the acid and water are applied by immersion, brushing or spraying. The copper or brass surface may be immersed in a heated tank containing an acid solution. The use of an artificially patinated copper or brass surface to manufacture a component having anti-microbial properties is also disclosed. The component is for use in furniture, medical applications, food preparation or for domestic or kitchen use.
Patent GB-2464798-A (GB)
Title: Ocular protector for horses
Inventor: AMAYA EDUARDO ALBERTO
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: Device 1 for protecting horses eyes made of impact-proof polycarbonate. The device is shaped to be placed in the same way as a pair of glasses. The device fits within the bones that form the eye socket of the horse thus surrounding the eyes of the horse without bothering its peripheral vision and protecting it from impacts. Strap means 7, 8, 9 may be provided to keep the device in the correct position. The ocular device also has the option of lenses and/or forehead protection for racing and transportation.
Patent GB-2474838-A (GB)
Title: Wafer and process for producing a wafer
Inventor: TUDORICA CARMEN
IPC: A21D8/04
Filed: 2009-10-27
Abstract: A transglutaminase (TGase) enzyme is used in the production of wafers to increase the strength and/or hardness of the wafer. A process for making a wafer comprises the steps of making a batter by mixing at least flour, water and a transglutaminase enzyme and either baking the batter on at least one hot surface or cooking the batter in an extruder. Wafer batter comprising flour, water and a transglutaminase enzyme along with a wafer made from said batter are also described. The transglutaminase may be present at 0.05 to 4 % by weight of flour used and the resulting wafer may be at least 5% harder than an equivalent wafer formed without the enzyme.