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Patent GB-2431539-A (GB)
Title: Intubation assistance apparatus and intubation assistance used in the apparatus
Inventor: YOKOTA HIDETAKA
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: An intubation assistance apparatus (1) includes amain body (2) and an intubation assistance instrument (3) detachably mounted to the main body. The intubation assistance instrument (3) has an elongate insertion section (4) for insertion into a patient's trachea or an area in the vicinity thereof, through the patient's mouth. The insertion section of the intubation assistance instrument is provided with a groove for guiding an intubation tube (200) to the trachea of the patient and a scope guide bore (45) for receiving a laryngoscope with, for example, a CCD and a white LED. An end portion of the scope guide bore (45) is sealed in a fluid/air-tight manner. When the intubation assistance instrument is mounted to the main body the scope guide bore (45) is sealed in its entirety. A plate-like tongue piece which protrudes forward and is optically transparent is formed on the end portion of the insertion section.
Patent GB-2440507-A (GB)
Title: Shower component mounting system
Inventor: GIBBY STUART
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting system for a component such as a mixer of a shower system that enables the component having different dimensions to another component to be mounted to the shower area. The mounting system comprises a bracket 8 for fixing to a surface of the shower area and spacer 10 configured to be mounted to the bracket. The spacer is further to be mountable to at least part of the shower unit 4. In particular, the spacer is selectable from a plurality of spacers thereby enabling any one of at least part of a shower unit to be mounted to a common bracket.
Patent GB-2449250-A (GB)
Title: Roller device for a conveyor
Inventor: HONG SHIH-AN
IPC: B65G39/09
Filed: 2007-05-14
Abstract: A weather-resistant roller device 10 for a conveyer comprises a roller body 20 which has two axially opposite end walls 22 respectively having indented wall regions 221 which confine a receiving groove 222. A spindle 11 supports the roller body 20 and has two engaging parts 13 each projecting out of a respective end wall 22. Bearing assemblies 12 sleeved on the spindle 11, and an anti-leak assembly 30 are provided in each receiving groove 222, and two protective caps 40 cover a respective engaging part 13. Each anti-leak assembly 30 has an outer fixed seal member 32 disposed annularly around the spindle 11 and extending from the spindle 11 to a respective indented wall region 221. Each protective cap 40 has an inner skirt 41 abutting sealingly against the outer fixed seal member 32 of a respective anti-leak assembly 30, and a hollow neck 42 extending outwardly from the inner skirt 41 and receiving fittingly a respective engaging part 13.
Patent GB-2449861-A (GB)
Title: A slide switch bulb holder adaptor
Inventor: DANGERFIELD NEIL
IPC: H01H17/08
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: A switch adaptor for converting a standard slide switch bulb holder into a pull cord switch. The pull cord switch may comprise twin pull cords. The switch adaptor is intended to be fitted to an existing bulb holder of a domestic table lamp, or the like, while the lamp shade is still fitted. The switch adaptor is intended to provide safer operation of lamp switches, less risk of an operator accidentally burning themselves on the light bulb, and increases ease of use for those suffering from hand conditions such as arthritis where dexterity is reduced.
Patent GB-2439477-A (GB)
Title: Electromechanical push to close latch
Inventor: GARNEAU GREGORY GILBERT
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: An electromechanical push to close latch has a pawl 49 which slides in a housing and is biased by spring 99 to extend from the housing. An electric motor 69 operates a cam 95 which acts to retract the pawl 49 into the housing. The pawl is mounted in a housing portion 47 which can be mounted in different orientations with respect to main housing portion 45 so that the pawl can operate in different selectable directions while remaining in driving connection with the cam 95. For example fig. 1 shows the pawl 49 acting along the longitudinal axis of the housing and fig. 8 shows the housing portion 47 turned to one side through ninety degrees to provide a transversely extending pawl. An electronic circuit board 59 controls the operation of the electric motor 69 under the direction of an outside control signal and cam 95 engages into a splined hub 91 of an output gear and into a pawl cavity.
Patent GB-2456540-A (GB)
Title: Rheometry Method and System for Spectral Analysis of Squeeze Films
Inventor: ESMONDE HAROLD
IPC: G01N11/10
Filed: 2008-01-17
Abstract: A method for analysing the dynamic response of sample fluids and semi-solids in a squeeze film using a rheometer with a first plate having a surface of substantially spherical form (convex) and a second plate having a surface of a substantially flat form is described. The method includes a data measurement step, a pre-processing step, and a spectral analysis step. In the data measurement step a squeeze film of a test material sample is supported between the plates, a force is applied and an input signal and output signal measured. In the pre-processing step dynamic equations for the geometric arrangement of the plates of the system are derived, and used to determine a non-linear spectral analysis algorithm describing the nonlinear relationship between the input and output. In the spectral analysis step non-linear spectral analysis of the measured data is performed using the non-linear spectral analysis algorithm to obtain material property result data. A rheometer system is also described.
Patent GB-2454754-A (GB)
Title: Security apparatus for securing an opening such as a window or door
Inventor: KIDD WILLIAM
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 2008-03-04
Abstract: A security apparatus comprises a locking arrangement with a moveable member and a capture portion, eg a keep plate 2. In a locked configuration the capture portion restricts movement of the moveable member. The moveable member may be a hinged plate 3 which extends along the length of the door 5 or window, and in the locked configuration it may be biased away from the door or window by at least one control element.
Patent GB-2458684-A (GB)
Title: Lock with alarm trigger operable in first and second modes
Inventor: FOTI IVAN
IPC: E05B45/06
Filed: 2008-03-27
Abstract: A lock has a body (10) holding a locking member (11) that can be lockable to the body (10). The lock includes an alarm (25) an alarm trigger operable when the locking member (11) is locked to the body in a first mode to activate the alarm and in a second mode to render the alarm inoperative. If, however, the lock is unlocked and relocked within a predetermined time interval, the alarm (25) may be disarmed. In this way, the lock can remain locked but with the alarm (25) disarmed. The alarm may be triggered by the locking of the locking member (11) and the lock may be a padlock operated by a key. The signals that cause the alarm to arm and disarm can be produced by the key, or by other methods such as from sensors. The lock may lock a disc brake of a motorcycle and may include a shock sensor.
Patent GB-2448243-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard arrangement for a mobile communication device
Inventor: PATHIYAL KRISHNA K
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: The array of keys constituting a numeric phone keypad 13' on a mobile communication device only partially overlaps the array of keys that make up the text input keypad 11' creating an offset so that only subsets of the keys constituting the two keypads are common to both. Furthermore the spacebar 17' extends across all columns of a bottom row of the numeric keypad 13'. With this configuration, the numeric phone keypad can be more easily distinguished from the text input keypad while still having the benefits of having some shared keys.
Patent GB-2460649-A (GB)
Title: Device for the prevention of crib-biting
Inventor: HOWELL CHRISTOPHER KINGSLEY
IPC: A01K1/00
Filed: 2008-06-03
Abstract: A device for the prevention of crib-biting or wind-sucking in horses comprises a plurality of rows of spines3, 4fixed to a base. The device is intended to be fitted to a stable door6, when fixed, the spines3face inwardly with one row of spines4, at the top of the door being vertical. The horizontal distance between the spines is sufficient to allow for the width of a finger, so that the stable door can be shut without damage to the fingers/hand. The device may be fixed in position by means of nails or screws5. The device may comprise of flexible rows of spines.
Patent GB-2450963-A (GB)
Title: Plant and water feature
Inventor: KOBAYASHI AKIO
IPC: A01G13/00
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: A device 1 for growing plants in the area enclosed by a liquid curtain 51. The area enclosed by the liquid curtain is filled with essential gases for growing plants. The device also adjusts the humidity and the temperature of the enclosed area. The device comprises a plant 41, means for forming a liquid-membrane curtain enclosing at least an area around the plant and a means for controlling the internal environment. The means for controlling the internal environment comprises a gas-filling pipe 25 and a blower fan 26 attached to the gas-filling pipe, wherein the gas-filling pipe is configured not to intersect with the liquid membrane. The device functions similarly to a fountain and can also incorporate lighting.
Patent GB-2449372-A (GB)
Title: Underwater synchronisation system
Inventor: RHODES MARK
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: An underwater system (10) comprising a transmitter (12) for broadcasting an electromagnetic synchronisation signal and at least one node (14) that has a receiver for receiving that signal, the node being adapted to use the received signal for synchronisation.
Patent GB-2462627-A (GB)
Title: Downloading widgets for television using a mobile terminal
Inventor: IRWIN JAMES
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: A method of downloading widgets (standalone functions for the display of specific information such as weather, sports results etc) for use on a television 5 includes using a control application on a mobile terminal (such as mobile phone 9) to identify widgets available for download from a network environment, such as the internet. The selected widget is downloaded to a widget box 1 which incorporates a widget execution engine. The engine acts in a manner similar to a set-top box by interpreting the widgets for display on the television screen overlaid upon, or instead of, the currently displayed image. Widgets may be identified on a remote server 8 and selected for download by the user. The widget may be downloaded to the mobile terminal and forwarded to the widget box via a local wireless connection, for example. Alternatively the user may cause the widget to be sent direct to the widget box from the server by mobile communications technology etc. The mobile terminal control application and widget box thus enable a television user to benefit from widget functions, without necessitating an internet-connected computer or specially adapted television set.
Patent GB-2453210-A (GB)
Title: Biochip and method of fabrication
Inventor: LEE JUNE-YOUNG
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2008-09-03
Abstract: A method of fabricating a biochip and a biochip fabricated by the method are provided. The method comprises providing a substrate including a plurality of first areas 20 separated from each other by a second area 30, forming a plurality of activation patterns 100 on each of the first areas, coupling a plurality of probes to each of the activation patterns, and cutting the substrate along the second area to form a plurality of chips. Also claimed is a biochip comprising an array region, a non-array region, a substrate and a probe cell array formed on or in the array region, wherein a surface of the substrate is at least partially exposed in the array region.
Patent GB-2464756-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic control system for a punching or pressing machine
Inventor: RODNEY LINVAL
IPC: B21D28/00
Filed: 2008-10-28
Abstract: A punch assembly comprising a first piston arrangement 9 mounted in a first cylinder 31 and adapted to carry a slide mechanism to which a faceplate 7 is attached for punching, trimming or forming a workpiece on a press tool; a second piston arrangement 3 mounted in a second cylinder 28; fluid connection means 27 between first 31 and second 28 cylinders; mounting means 1 adapted for mounting the second cylinder 28 on the press tool with its piston arrangement 3 in the path of travel of a movable member such that movement of the movable member causes the second piston 3 to move into the second cylinder 28 to compress fluid which causes the first piston 9 to move out of the first cylinder 31; and a third cylinder separated into upper 30 and lower 29 chambers by a third piston 21, wherein pressurised nitrogen gas is introduced into the upper chamber 30 to compress hydraulic oil contained in the lower cylinder 29. The three cylinders may be formed in the same block; the first 31 and second 28 cylinders may be mutually perpendicular and have different diameters.
Patent GB-2465177-A (GB)
Title: Spider and insect catcher
Inventor: O'BRIEN SEAN
IPC: A01M3/00
Filed: 2008-11-07
Abstract: A spider and insect catcher comprises a container with an openable window and a handle. The handle may have an inner section slidable within an outer section. The inner section maybe operatively connected to the window so that when the inner part is pulled, the window opens. The container may be made of a translucent material enabling an operator to see when the insect has been picked up. The container may also have an air ventilator through which insecticides may be sprayed to kill the insect. The catcher may also be suitable for catching frogs.
Patent GB-2458746-A (GB)
Title: Tracking apparatus
Inventor: REES GARETH
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2009-02-02
Abstract: A system for tracking the WIP storage location of each of a plurality of articles 11 between successive steps of a plurality of process operations there is provided a tracking system 10 and a storage tray 12 wherein a central processing unit comprises a data store 20, a plurality of individually identified storage sites 12, a plurality of first communication links each for two-way communication between the central processing unit and a storage site, a user interface associated with the central processing unit to display storage location information, and each storage tray comprising a detector 15 to receive information related to the identity of an article temporarily stored at that storage site and transmit said information and identity of that storage site to the central processing unit 34. The first communication links may be POE connections, and the storage tray may comprise a visual display 21 of information related to the identity of the article temporarily stored at that tray and a visual indicator 24 which is actuable to indicate that an article is due to be removed.
Patent GB-2471482-A (GB)
Title: Secure method of tracing software
Inventor: ISSOTT ADRIAN
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2009-06-30
Abstract: Software under test comprises at least one trace point that is assigned a security classification and is capable of outputting data to a user's trace collector. The trace collector may be part of the computing device containing the software under test or may be external to the computing device which is preferably a smart phone. The user, typically a software developer, installs a Trace User Interface onto the smart phone and specifies which trace point data he wants delivered to the trace collector by specifying either a Module Identifier or a classification. The manufacturer of the smart phone issues different users with a Trace UI having an appropriate security classification. A trace framework looks up the security policy of each trace point specified by the user and checks that the security classification of the Trace UI satisfies the security classification of each trace point specified by the user. A filter is configured to deliver trace packets to the trace collector according to the user's preferences but also to prevent delivery of trace packets having a security classification higher than that of the Trace UI.
Patent GB-2473857-A (GB)
Title: Rice whitening
Inventor: MISHRA JYOTI PRAKASH
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2009-09-25
Abstract: A rice whitening process, features the steps of moistening brown rice with a moistening agent, preferably comprising water and an additive selected from at least one of a sugar or a derivative thereof, including a sugar alcohol, and sodium chloride, and whitening the moistened brown rice immediately after the moistening step, using milling.
Patent GB-2469356-A (GB)
Title: Distribution of PSTN derived clock through IP network
Inventor: MOONEY ED
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: A node 120 providing a gateway between a PSTN (DS1,BRl) can derive a master clock therefrom and then distribute it to other nodes 130/140 over an IP network. The number of slave nodes directly fed by this master node can be limited such that it does not unduly impact the VolP call carrying capability of the DSPs, a fan-out limit. When the limit is reached a slave node 140 can be promoted to provide another clock stratum as a Tandem Clock Source 130 which redistributes clocks to further slave nodes. Slave nodes synchronise their clocks by timing the arrival of a predetermined number of UDP packets and the same number of local clock pulses and adjusting local timing to bring equalise the times. Can be used with Circuit Emulated Services (CES).
Patent GB-150018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to machines for assorting articles in accordance with the cross sectional size thereof
IPC: B07C5/07
Filed: 1919-04-22
Abstract: 150,018. Marks, E. C. R., (Libbey Glass Co.). April 22, 1919. Sorting by weighing.-Articles such as glass rods or tubes which have been gauged as regards cross-sectional size are carried by conveyor arms to a weighing-position where the arm is acted upon by weighing mechanism which allows the arm to rock and reject the article if over prescribed weight. The sorting-machine is described as an attachment to a machine for drawing and cutting off glass tubes or rods, and its casing 8 is fixed to the end of this machine. The wheel 2, Fig. 1, feeds the rods from this machine into the trough 10 of a conveyor, and each rod is picked up at the ends by opposite carriers 19, Fig. 24, and is delivered according to " over " and " under " size at positions b, c, and according to weight at the positions d, e. Each carrier has a pin 22 which moves in an endless groove in the casing 8 the edge of which is cut away at d, e to allow the carriers to swing and deliver the rods in these positions. Two shafts 80, 81, Figs. 19 and 21, are supported at their ends upon knife edges in the frame and have pivoted levers 82 which swing horizontally. A pin 83 on the lever 82 is adapted to come into the path of a projection 84 on the back of the carrier 19. The shafts 80, 81 carrying the levers are weighted. A heavy rod tilts the lever and is discharged at d. Rods of correct weight are similarly discharged at e, and light rods are carried over the top and collected. The projections 84 are wedge-shaped tc allow the carrier to return easily. The lever 82 is swung against the influence of the spring 85 tc allow the carrier to pass, by means of a cam on the shaft 66 and a sliding rod 91. The guides at d, e are cut away to allow the carriers to tilt, but cut-away portions are closed during movement of the chains by lugs 107 on cam-operated slides. Specification 151,486 is referred to.
Patent GB-768893-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of methyl bromide
IPC: C07C17/16
Filed: 1955-04-06
Abstract: Methyl bromide is prepared by reacting methanol, bromine and sulphur at the boiling-point under elevated pressure to distil off the methyl bromide formed, while simultaneously introducing fresh quantities of the reactants into the heated reaction mixture.  The pressure is preferably such that the boiling-point of the reaction mixture is 75-85 DEG  C.  Accumulation of sulphuric acid and other sulphur oxy-acids in the reaction vessel can be prevented by running off the acids continuously or intermittently.  It is preferred to use more sulphur and more methanol relative to bromine than corresponds to the theoretical proportions of 1 : 6 : 6 respectively.  An example is given.
Patent GB-138501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to step ladders
IPC: E06C1/22
Filed: 1919-04-23
Abstract: 138,501. Morgan, J. E. April 23, 1919. Ladders.-A step-ladder is provided with an extension ladder a sliding between a back runner b and cut-away parts of the steps. The extension a is supported in any position by an iron fitting m pivoted on a rod r to the main flight and falling automatically, when the extension is drawn out, beneath a step and re.sting against an inclined strip z. A platform is hinged to the top cross-piece of the back-stay and provided with slotted side pieces g engaging pins secured to the runner b. The platform acts as a strut for the back-stay, and, when the ladder is folded, takes an upright position The extension is actuated by a cord passing over a pulley on the top cross-piece of the back-stay, and attached to the bottom of the extension.
Patent GB-214453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in carriers for fish landing nets and the like
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 1923-04-13
Abstract: 214,453. Fildes, H. April 13, 1923. Belts; equipments for carrying purposes.-An equipment for carrying gaffs or nets for landing fish comprises a belt a to which is connected at opposite sides a ring and hook for engaging the handle i of the gaff or like. The ring d and hook f are connected by corresponding swivels e g to short straps b, c, respectively. The straps are connected to the belt, and the strap c is provided with a coiled spring h.