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Patent GB-2386632-A (GB)
Title: Mesh system for use in manholes and inspection chambers
Inventor: WALTERS D
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: The mesh system, primarily for locating in manholes and inspection chambers 3 to prevent solids escaping from the sewerage system during flood events, comprises a frame 1 adapted to fit within a manhole or inspection chamber and a mesh element 2 adapted to be fixed to the frame which allows the passage of liquids but traps solids in a desired range. The mesh is preferably releasably fixed to the frame, which may have one or more adjustable braces 4 mounted on it to enable the frame to secured within the manhole/chamber. A seal element 6 may extend around the perimeter of the frame that is resiliently deformable and which may be inflatable.
Patent GB-2387327-A (GB)
Title: Injectable veterinary composition for small animals
Inventor: BLAKELY WILLIAM
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: An injectable aqueous composition for veterinary use containing a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory compound in an amount of from 0.25 to 30% (w/v) together with a physiologically acceptable oxygenated polymeric surfactant (poloxamer) in an amount of from 0.5 to 20% (w/v).
Patent GB-2387347-A (GB)
Title: Tin and Zinc-based solder fillers for aluminium body parts and methods of applying the same
Inventor: CLAY NIGEL FREDERICK
IPC: B23K35/28
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: A method is disclosed in which a fluxing agent and a solder based filler are applied to an aluminium body part and heated to bond the filler to the aluminium body part. The melting point of the solder filler is chosen to be at least 100{C lower than the melting point of the aluminium body part so that the aluminium body part is not damaged by the filling process. A number of suitable solder based fillers are also disclosed including tin-based alloys and zinc-based alloys.
Patent GB-2400344-A (GB)
Title: Personal biometric identity verification system
Inventor: ANNAN KENNETH
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: Personal identity verification system to identify passengers from check-in to the point of boarding an aircraft, comprises the means of capturing a digital image and manually entered text, writing the digital information to a smart, IC or chip based boarding card via an input terminal, and reading the information on the card via an output terminal. Preferably the digital information written to and read from the card is respectively compressed and/or encrypted and decrypted and/or de-compressed. May enable biometric verification of a passenger's identity during transit without the need for a centralised database or external verification facilities. The boarding card may be re-cycled.
Patent GB-2387794-A (GB)
Title: Drilling a wellbore hole with a closed-loop drilling fluid system
Inventor: ADAMS BEN A
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2000-06-08
Abstract: A drilling fluid homogenizer is coupled in series with a closed-loop designed drilling fluid system which is used for drilling wellbore holes. The open-loop drilling fluid homogeniser has fluid inlet 5 adapted to receive a water-based fluid and an expanded tubular pipe portion 10 which produces a non-clogging homogenized drilling fluid at a high throughput, in an open-loop process. Fluid outlet 6 outputs the homogenised fluid to the closed-loop drilling fluid system. Cutting means 1a, 1b, 1c, 2, or 3, shearing means 15, 16, & 17 and filtering wall baffles 21-23, combine to homogenise and filter the fluid.
Patent GB-2391379-A (GB)
Title: Rewritable optical storage device with extended life
Inventor: BROOKE JEFFREY M
IPC: G11B7/125
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: In order to minimize potential damage to a rewritable storage media, and to consequently extend the life of the media, the laser power is carefully controlled in order to avoid sharp power transitions. Rather than simply turning the laser power on to its full power level, the power utilized during writing dedicated sections of data sectors is transitioned from 0 to its full power level over a desired period of time. In this way, the thermal shock caused by repeated rewriting in these areas can be minimized, thus extending the life of the rewritable media. The ramp transition time period tramp operates while writing to the guard field 58 which is followed by the preamble 52. Also the write laser power is ramped during the ending guard filed 60 immediately following the postamble 56 of a data sector 50.
Patent GB-2394846-A (GB)
Title: ESD protection circuit
Inventor: CHENG TAO
IPC: H01L27/02
Filed: 2003-09-03
Abstract: An electrostatic discharge protection (ESD) circuit 10 includes an NPN Darlington circuit 14,16 and an n-type metal oxide semiconductor (NMOS) transistor 12. The drain of NMOS 12 transistor is connected to the input end of the NPN Darlington circuit 14,16. The source of NMOS transistor 12 is connected to the control end of the NPN Darlington circuit 14,16. The gate of NMOS transistor 12 is connected to the output end of the NPN Darlington circuit 14,16.
Patent GB-2398138-A (GB)
Title: Wake up detection in a data input device
Inventor: WENSTRAND JOHN S
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: An apparatus and method for activating a user input device from a sleep or power saving mode comprises a system to sense an electrical property associated with the proximity of the users hand and send a wake up signal to a controller if the electrical property exceeds a threshold value. Preferably, the input device is a cordless mouse communicating with a computer system. The sensor may be an antenna connected to a signal source which may be dedicated or the system clock. The antenna may also comprise a conductive portion on the housing of the apparatus. The signal source may also be an RF generator which may be used in the communication with the computer. The sensor may be a capacitive or pressure sensor. The threshold value may be adaptively adjusted with measuring being completed on an adjustable period. Further embodiments of the invention include the wakeup signal being generated by an accelerometer or listening for packets from the computer system. In a further embodiment monitoring for activity may be done using different clock frequencies.
Patent GB-2399705-A (GB)
Title: Image scanning with a user adjustable object plane
Inventor: YOUNGERS KEVIN J
IPC: H04N1/193
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: A user interface 304 is used to select different planes to be scanned above a platen 102 so that items such as transparencies and the curved splines of books, which do not rest directly on the surface of the platen, may remain in focus during the scanning process. User selection controls the movement 120 of an optical head 104 so that planes at different distances above the platen may be focussed.
Patent GB-2415547-A (GB)
Title: Multi bore conduit.
Inventor: JENKINS PETER DAVID
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: A tubular member 100 for receiving a duplex cable 10, the member 100 having two bores (110, 120) connected by a hinge region 130 and with a cut region 140 which acts to allow the cable 10, to be fitted to the member 100. A method for the production of the member 100, involves deforming a tube to create a number of seperate bores, joined together by a hinge member, and then cutting the member 100, to provide access to the interior of the bores.
Patent GB-2402947-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable radius end member for ridge, e.g. of conservatory
Inventor: LEMASURIER MALCOLM
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2001-05-26
Abstract: A building, e.g. a conservatory has a roof structure including a ridge assembly 14, from which extend downwardly toward a wall structure, rafters 16 (Fig 1, not shown), the ridge assembly including a ridge member 35 extending outwardly from a structure, and a radius end member 36 at the outer end of member 35, there being inter-engaging means C, D, which permit mutual location of members 35 and 36 at a plurality of different vertical positions. As shown, members 35, 36 may be provided with facing channels C, D, having opposed side walls E1, E2 and G1, G2 respectively which are sized to overlap, and following movement to the correct relative height, fasteners may be passed through these side walls.
Patent GB-2411919-A (GB)
Title: Casing brush assembly
Inventor: TULLOCH RORY MCCRAE
IPC: E21B37/08
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: A casing brush assembly (1) comprises a mandrel (2), upper and lower stabilisers (5,6), a brush (9) and a magnet assembly (10). The brush (9) comprises a plurality of helically extending brush elements each of which is spaced from the underlying mandrel so that it can flex inwardly to accommodate variations in casing diameter. The thickness of the brush elements is relatively thin in the portions which connect the central regions to the ends of the brush with the result that the deflection of the brush elements is largely accommodated by the relatively thin regions. The magnet assembly (10) includes three rings of magnets held in a non-magnetic cage and located beneath a thin cover of non-magnetic material. The assembly can be used in a non-rotating mode (in which the brush is free to rotate relative to the mandrel) or in a rotating mode in which the brush is rotationally fast with the mandrel.
Patent GB-2428733-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door latch with power closure
Inventor: TOLLEY ROBERT FRANK
IPC: E05B63/14
Filed: 2005-07-30
Abstract: A vehicle door latch having a latch bolt 52 for engaging a first striker 20, and a drive lever 22 for driving a second striker 18, each of the latch bolt 52 and drive lever 22 having a closed position corresponding to a closed condition in the latch and an intermediate position corresponding to an intermediate condition of the latch in which the latch is not closed, but the first striker is retained by the latch bolt, the latch further including a pawl 56 for releasably retaining the latch bolt in each of its closed and intermediate positions, and a power actuator eg electric motor 36 capable of driving the drive lever from its intermediate position to its closed position so as to close the latch.
Patent GB-2431071-A (GB)
Title: RRC connection establishment
Inventor: VELDE HIMKE VAN DER
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: A method of establishing a radio connection between mobile communication devices connected to a mobile telecommunication network, the method comprising the steps of: providing data associated with the radio access bearer configuration during the establishment of a radio connection, and configuring, at least part of, the radio access bearer during the establishment of the radio connection.
Patent GB-2415400-A (GB)
Title: An inlet device and a method of controlling the introduction of a fluid into a separator
Inventor: NILSEN P L JAHRE
IPC: B04C/
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: An inlet device (2) to a separator (1) comprising: a generally tubular outer wall (5) and a generally tubular inner wall (6), said outer and inner wall defining at least a part of a first annular path (7) between them, an inlet opening (8) through the outer wall (5) into the first annular path (7) for the passage of a fluid from the first annular path (7) into a second annular path (9). The device comprises at least one movable closing means (3) for at least partial closure of the fluid passage from said first annular path (7) into said second annular path (9).
Patent GB-2431850-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling vegetation
Inventor: HOLLAND ROBERT ERIC BRADWELL
IPC: A01M21/04
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A method of controlling vegetation having persistent roots or rhizomes which comprise a first step of applying electricity to the vegetation to effect current flow through its roots or rhizomes so as to traumatise its roots or rhizomes and thereby stimulate recovery growth. A potential of greater than 100V is applied to the vegetation to effect the current flow and the current could be alternating, direct, pulsed or a combination of current waveforms. After a period of recovery growth a second step are performing a second destructive treatment upon the vegetation. The second treatment is a chemical, mechanical or a further electrical treatment.
Patent GB-2422079-A (GB)
Title: Audio signal processing method and apparatus
Inventor: KOBAYASHI SHINJI
IPC: H03G5/02
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: Carrying out a correction process for outputting an inputted audio signal from a speaker device having a predetermined input-output characteristic and in a case, as for the predetermined input-output characteristic of the speaker device, when characteristic in which linearity of an output level with respect to an input signal is approximately assured in a level equal to a predetermined level or more and the output level with respect to the input signal lowers at the level equal to the predetermined level or less is selected, a correction process for compensating a lowered amount of the output level is carried out with respect to a signal component approximately of the level equal to the predetermined level or less in the inputted audio signal. Owing to the correction process, reproduction characteristic of a small volume signal from a speaker is improved.
Patent GB-2419548-A (GB)
Title: Pump impeller and chopper plate for a centrifugal pump
Inventor: DOERING BRANDON R
IPC: F04D7/04
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: A centrifugal pump of the chopper type is disclosed which is structured with a chopper plate (46) and impeller (32) that are configured with an open eye or "hubless" arrangement such that processing of solids through the pump does not result in clogging of solids at or near the center of the impeller, thereby producing a dead zone. Because the configuration of the chopper pump avoids the development of a central dead zone pump efficiencies are markedly improved.
Patent GB-2434239-A (GB)
Title: Security system with RFID tag reader
Inventor: LAVRSEN KENNETH JAHN
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A security system monitors a number of entry point(s) each having an entry mechanism to gain access to an enclosed space 100. An RFID (radio frequency identification) tag 140 is located on a number of the entry mechanisms 110, 120, 130 to be monitored. A tag reader 115 is located within the space 100, such that when an entry mechanism 110, 120, 130 is in a closed state a tag 140 located thereon is located within a detection range of the tag reader 115. Conversely, when the entry mechanism 110, 120, 130 is in an open state the tag is located outside the range of the tag reader 115 and an alarm condition may be triggered. The tag reader 115 may be configured to communicate data via a wireless network.
Patent GB-2435059-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for connecting a drill string tubular to a top drive
Inventor: SWIETLIK GEORGE
IPC: E21B31/20
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: An apparatus which may be used to connect a portion of a drill string to a top drive includes a connector 10 which provides a fluid tight connection between a fluid supply and a drill string (4, fig 1). The connector includes a piston rod 20 and a cylinder 15, the piston rod 20 having a seal 130 at its lower free end which is adapted to sealingly engage the drill string (4, fig 1) when the piston rod 20 is extended from the cylinder 15.
Patent GB-2435822-A (GB)
Title: Folding seat having inner storage space
Inventor: WATTS STEVEN
IPC: A47C4/52
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: A folding seat comprising a base 2 and a back 3 hinged thereto, in which the base comprises an open topped container (4) defining an inner storage space (5), in which a first arrangement the back is folded onto the base, and a closed container is formed, and in which in a second arrangement the back is unfolded from the base and a seating 7 or lying (26) platform is formed. The base can have a rotating part 32 to allow the seat to be rotated. The folding seat provides a sun lounger which can be folded up into a closable and lockable container when left unattended. The seat can be reclined and can also have a footrest 25. The base can be provided with guide channels on its interior walls and the seat base 8 with guide pins located in the guide channels.
Patent GB-2436527-A (GB)
Title: Needle having first and second hub openings controlled via valve
Inventor: SZARKA ZSOLT JOEL
IPC: A61M5/19
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A needle comprises hub 6 and cannula 4, the hub defining a cavity in fluid communication with a lumen of the needle cannula. Hub 6 comprises plural, first and second, openings 32, 33 connected alternatively with the cavity via valve 30. The openings may provide an end port 10 and angled (e.g. 45 degree) side port 12, with Luer type connection fittings. Either opening may comprise a valve seat; valve 30 can be a flexible, living hinge, or rigid element with flexible peripheral seal. The needle may be a spinal needle (pencil point or lancet) with diameter not greater than 24G and not less than 33G, for example for anaesthesia injection into the cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF). A syringe may be removably connected to side port by a fitting or via a flexible conduit. The device may form part of a kit, along with an introducer needle.
Patent GB-2423137-A (GB)
Title: A handheld device for displaying information
Inventor: RAPP STEFAN
IPC: G06F3/0346
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a handheld device for displaying information, e.g. images or data, comprising a sensing unit (15, 18) for detecting the position, orientation and/or movement of the device (9) and a display means (10) for displaying an information, whereby the information displayed depending on the detected position, orientation and/or movement of the device (9). The present invention further relates to a method for executing the steps on the device.
Patent GB-2426114-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display
Inventor: DOANE J WILLIAM
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: A flexible liquid crystal display is provided wherein an addressable liquid crystal layer is disposed on a single flexible substrate so that the display itself will exhibit flexibility. The substrate is preferably a flexible non-transparent material and more preferably a drapable material such as fabric.
Patent GB-2427815-A (GB)
Title: Cigarette tip paper with figures which is formed by pores
Inventor: HE JINXING
IPC: A24D1/02
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cigarette tip paper. The cigarette tip paper has pores of 0.02-0.3 mm diameter, said pores are formed into figures in order to form an anti-forgery mark. The present invention is advantageous in that the cigarette packaged with said paper not only obtains the supply of optimum sidestream air when smoking the cigarette, but also has an anti-forgery mark.
Patent GB-2426437-A (GB)
Title: Multiple filtration system for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: MOINE DAVID W
IPC: A47L9/14
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: A method of providing a multiple filtration arrangement for a floor care appliance 100 consists of the steps of; removing a dirt container 550 from the appliance housing; inserting a filter member 581 into, and removing filtration bag 612 from, the dirt container 550; and, replacing the dirt container 550 in the cleaner housing 224 interposed in the dirt laden air stream. The dirt container 550 may be provided with a lid. The filtration bag 612 may or may not be disposable and may or may not have a HEPA rating.
Patent GB-2438910-A (GB)
Title: Earphone with a sound guiding tube
Inventor: YANG BILL
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: The earphone of the present invention has an external chamber <B>410</B> which together with a speaker <B>420</B> forms a sound field outside the ear and then transmits the sound into the ear through a sound guiding tube <B>414</B> at a particular angle. This reduces damage of the ear compared with a conventional earphone which transmits sound directly into the ear. The earphone of the invention is suitable for stereo sound source or multiple-channel sound sources, and this is achieved by having further speakers <B>440, 452</B> and extension chambers <B>450</B> at the sides and exterior of the chamber.
Patent GB-2444516-A (GB)
Title: Distributed computer system
Inventor: RICHARDS ANDREW
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A computer system is described in which the execution environment of the system is distributed between a server execution environment and a client execution environment of a client apparatus. Primary client objects are operable such that their behaviours and/or states are influenced by simulation information which is operable to influence the behaviour and/or state of the corresponding server object. Client objects executed within the client execution environment 10 are selected to be a primary client object in dependence on a property of an instance of program execution in the client execution environment. The system is useful when applying the laws of physics to a virtual environment, such as a Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMOG), consistently in a distributed system.
Patent GB-2431119-A (GB)
Title: Wagering game with randomly funded progressive amounts
Inventor: THOMAS ALFRED
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: A gaming system that includes a gaming terminal with a wagering game. The wagering game includes a plurality of symbols that indicate a randomly selected outcome. The wagering game allows the player to be eligible for a plurality of progressive jackpots. A controller is operative to randomly increase the amount of one or more of the plurality of progressive jackpots by at least a portion of the wager input. Further, the percentages of the portion that are allocated to each progressive jackpot can be randomly selected as well. Thus, the progressive jackpots are randomly funded, instead of being funded by a predetermined percentage of each wager input.
Patent GB-2433347-A (GB)
Title: Wireless display update system without a local power source
Inventor: WYKOFF RICHARD
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: According to some embodiments, a received radio frequency (RF) signal is used to power a display update system and a display device. The received radio frequency signal also includes information to update the display device. The display update system may include a voltage processing unit to derive power from the signal, a processor to demodulate, optionally decrypt, and optionally authenticate the signal.
Patent GB-2444126-A (GB)
Title: Engine exhaust catalysts containing palladium-gold
Inventor: FUJDALA KYLE J
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: An engine exhaust catalyst comprises a substrate 210 and a coating 220 on the substrate that includes platinum, palladium and gold nanoparticles. Preferably the coating comprises a first supported catalyst which may be a platinum catalyst, a platinum-palladium catalyst, or a platinum catalyst promoted with bismuth; and a second supported catalyst preferably has a palladium to gold weight ratio of about 0.85:1.0. A method for preparing an engine exhaust catalyst is also provided which comprises mixing the first and second supported catalysts in a solvent to form a slurry and coating the substrate with the slurry.