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Patent GB-2438159-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent pad
Inventor: GUY SARAH
IPC: A41D27/13
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: A pad for absorbing underarm perspiration which includes a layer of absorbent material and an elongate reinforced area 8. The reinforced area is arranged such that the pad can be folded along the length of the reinforced area. The fold allows the pad to fit into the natural crease of the underarm. The pad also includes adhesive layer which is arranged to stick to the user's skin to keep the pad in place during use.
Patent GB-2426815-A (GB)
Title: Analysing a lateral flow test strip
Inventor: PETRILLA JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: Apparatus and method for analysing an assay test strip (210) having a plurality of types of markers (220) for binding analytes in a test sample (215), comprises a plurality of optical emitters (230) corresponding to the different markers, each emitter being operable to emit light in a predetermined range near an optimum absorption wavelength for the corresponding marker to excite the marker. A detector (250) may be included to detect the presence or concentration of an analyte binding to a marker. Alternatively, a tunable optical emitter may be used instead of the separate emitters to emit a range of light. Furthermore, each emitter may be used to create a pulse train to excite a marker and a response is detected, or the emitter may be stopped and the optical signal produced by the excited marker may be monitored after excitation. The techniques allow for smaller test strips and less sample to be used for analysis.
Patent GB-2438837-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking toy bricks
Inventor: AGGAR RABAH
IPC: A63F9/12
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: Interlocking toy bricks comprise a base 12 with projections or tongues 14 and matching grooves or holes 15. The upper surface of the brick 11 is connected to the base by a neck formed by an annular recess 13. The uppers surfaces fit closely together, hiding the bases. The upper surfaces may be formed into a variety of shapes.
Patent GB-2430563-A (GB)
Title: Electrical device with a conductor board and a component
Inventor: SCHACH HARALD
IPC: H01R12/55
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: An electrical device 1 has a conductor board, such as a PCB 2, and a component, such as a shielding housing 3, which are connected to each other electrically and mechanically by means of one or more clamping connections 4, which are formed as one piece with the component. The clamping connection may comprise a fixed arm (7, Fig 2) with a contact point (7A) and a resilient cantilevered arm (8) with contact points (8A and 8B). These form a holding region to clamp to, and connect to, a clamping region 5A to 5H of the conductor board.
Patent GB-2431533-A (GB)
Title: Series coupled DSBARs used as an electrical/galvanic isolator
Inventor: LARSON JOHN D III
IPC: H03H9/17
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: An acoustically-coupled galvanic isolator 10 comprises a carrier signal source 12, a modulator 14 connected to receive an information signal SI and the carrier signal SC, a demodulator 18, and an electrically-isolating acoustic coupler 16 connected between the modulator and the demodulator. The electrically-isolating acoustic coupler comprises series-connected decoupled stacked bulk acoustic resonators DSBAR's 106, 108. Other arrangements of the DSBAR's are shown in figures 6, 8 and 10.
Patent GB-2431761-A (GB)
Title: Method for alerting vehicles to a hazard using vehicle to vehicle communications.
Inventor: NATHAN JOHN F
IPC: G08G1/0965
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for alerting vehicles to a hazard or danger, using vehicle to vehicle communications. The method comprises apparatus or a vehicle near the hazard generating a warning signal, the signal is then sent by or relayed to oncoming vehicles. The hazard alert may be generated by a vehicle's crash sensor, by a road-side warning feature or by an emergency vehicle. When the other vehicles receive the warning, an alert means may be executed. The alerting means may be a patterned flasher, that flashes a particular pattern depending on the type of hazard and /or an audio/visual indicator. The alert means may be activated if the vehicle is approaching in a particular direction or is within a hazardous distance or zone relative to the hazard. The hazard zone may be defined as a function of vehicle speed, incident type and direction. The vehicle occupant may be able to override the alert means, such that the alert means is reset and reactivated if a new warning is received. The warning may be generated so as to track information associated with the vehicle to vehicle communications. The warning signal may be sent to a non-vehicle feature that has alerting means, such as traffic lights, electronic billboards or variable message signs, or to a central station such as a traffic control room.
Patent GB-2435356-A (GB)
Title: Improved angular position and velocity estimation for synchronous machines based on determination of extended rotor flux
Inventor: MARKUNAS ALBERT L
IPC: H02P21/06
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: A method is disclosed for correcting the determination of extended rotor flux using a lag function and a correction algorithm that closely approximate a pure integrator function, to correct for lag function errors. The method (equations 13 and 14) can extend EFS (Extended Flux Sensorless) control down to dynamoelectric machine speeds corresponding to approximately 10Hz electrical frequency.
Patent GB-2443034-A (GB)
Title: Indexing pill dispenser
Inventor: ALLEN WELLESLEY ALEXANDER
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A rotary operated pill dispenser is shown for holding and dispensing a collection of pills from several separate compartments. The cover 32 has an integral dispensing porthole 34 which overlies each compartment 40 in turn. Six tapered tabs A-F strategically placed on a ledge of the cover, match a corresponding configuration of open-notches 1,7,12, 19,22 and 28 defined between projections 43 on a flange of the base which, when aligned, allow the cover to be separated from the base 38. The flange has also a series of narrow notches, in between the open-notches, that interact with the tab to provide an indexing function whereby the user can readily align the cover, and porthole, correctly. The dispenser has an integrated conical plastic spring washer (52, Fig.5), fitted on the top edge of the central chamber 56 of the base, which biases the cover and base apart, and keeps the ledge in engagement with the shelf. The central chamber is designed to accommodate a timer and annunciator module (70, Fig.11) which can be set via control knobs (72, Fig.11). The base and cover can be injection-moulded in a suitable transparent plastic material.
Patent GB-2448872-A (GB)
Title: Print cartridge
Inventor: O'KEEFFE DECLAN
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: A print cartridge comprises an ink housing 500 having at least one interior compartment 110 with a print head mounted at the base of the housing in fluid communication with the compartment via a passageway 180 having an entrance above the bottom of the compartment. A compressed foam block 300 substantially fills the compartment above the passageway entrance so as to leave a free space laterally adjacent to the passageway. A rib 198 extends upwardly along one wall of the compartment from the free space partially to the top of the foam block, the foam block not conforming fully to the cross-section of the rib to leave an air vent channel along at least one side of the rib.
Patent GB-2437659-A (GB)
Title: Trochlear groove implants and related methods and instruments
Inventor: GOBLE MARLOWE E
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A trochlear groove implant includes a body having a an articular surface and an opposing bone apposition surface, the articular surface and the bone apposition surface each extending between a proximal end and an opposing distal end of the body. An elongated channel is recessed on the articular surface and longitudinally extends between the opposing ends of the body. An elongated ridge outwardly projects from the bone apposition surface and longitudinally extends between the opposing ends of the body.
Patent GB-2444430-A (GB)
Title: Thermostat display system providing adjustable backlight and indicators
Inventor: CHAPMAN JOHN GILMAN JR
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 2006-08-28
Abstract: A user adjustable visual display system and method for a digital thermostat having a backlit user display screen and system operation indicators is provided. The system allows a user to programmatically vary the illumination intensity of the backlit user display screen and the operational indicators. The variance provided includes disabling of the backlight and operational indicators. The system utilizes a variable pulse width modulated (PWM) intensity control for the backlight and indicators. Alternatively, an adjustable current drive illumination control is used to control the backlight and indicators. The selection of the desired intensity is provided via a display settings menu accessed via the user display screen.
Patent GB-2457096-A (GB)
Title: Strain gauge having support structure formed integrally with flexible substrate and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: CORLESS TONY
IPC: G01L1/20
Filed: 2008-02-04
Abstract: A strain gauge comprises: flexible film substrate 2, strain sensing element 16 supported by substrate 2, and support structure 20 integrally formed with substrate 2. An array of such strain gauges is formed on a common substrate and is preferably cylindrical. Preferably, support structure 20 is substantially rigid, formed of an electro-plated material and is coplanar with and formed on the opposite surface of substrate 2 from sensing element 16. Preferably substrate 2 comprises a polymeric layer and an additional polymeric layer is preferably formed on element 16. The strain gauge is manufactured by electro-deposition or photolithography, the method comprising the steps of: coating flexible substrate 2 with first thin metal film 4 and second thin metal film 6 of a different metal; etching selected portions of thin metal films 6, 4 to expose substrate 2 to form strain sensing element 16 and an interconnect structure; and applying a third metal film to substrate 2 to provide support structure 20. Further methods of manufacturing the strain gauge are described detailing the order in which layers are deposited and removed.
Patent GB-2458647-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic filtration and separation
Inventor: WYSOCKI CHARLES
IPC: B03C1/02
Filed: 2008-03-25
Abstract: A magnetic filtration and separation device comprising a clear housing bowl. Preferably a female twist and lock quick release spigot, feeds into an internal sleeve and a magnetic element held by a male twist and lock quick release spigot slides into the internal sleeve. The clear housing may be manufactured with a 3 degree inclination for the purpose of separation. Preferably the housing is provided with a removable top which incorporates an inlet and outlet in a vertical position. The removable top may also incorporate a brass pressure relief valve, together with an integral bracket. The magnetic element may take the form of magnetic sticks containing rare cylindrical earth magnets. When in use, the magnets filter the flow and extract unwanted ferrous particles. Advantageously the device is used in various applications for the extraction of fine ferrous particles, such as rust and magnetite, from fluids conveyed by pipelines, water heaters, boilers and radiators.
Patent GB-2462405-A (GB)
Title: Transport cradle for a gas turbine engine
Inventor: FERNLEY ANTHONY
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: A cradle arrangement 31 includes a base 1, first and second supports 9, 12 with locator elements 32, 33 for a load such as a gas turbine engine 30 and lever assemblies including levers arms 8, 11 associated with the supports, the lever arms being pivotally mounted to the base 1 and connected by a pivot link 6 such that the levers arms 8, 11 rotate in unison when actuated by actuator 4 while maintaining the relative positioning of the locator elements. The effect of the rotation of levers arms 8, 11 is to raise and lower the engine 30 relative to the base 1. The arrangement may include a detachable end plate 10 which may be used to rotate the engine 30 on the cradle by means of driver 15. Supports 9, 12 may be A or U shaped frames. Lever arms 8, 11 may form a trapezoid configuration. Actuator 4 may be an hydraulic ram. Base 1 may be secured to a pallet 2 and may include lifting features 3 such as channels for the tines of a fork lift as well as casters 18 and a tow bar 17.
Patent GB-2463086-A (GB)
Title: Flow-through dispenser with helical actuation
Inventor: THORPE TIMOTHY
IPC: A45D40/26
Filed: 2008-09-30
Abstract: A dispenser includes a flow-through gasket 108, e.g. of elastomeric material, the gasket comprising apertures and a seating ring (506, 508, Fig.5a). The gasket is located in between a lower valve member 106a having a reservoir for containing a product and an upper valve member 110. The flow-through gasket 108 allows passage of the cosmetic substance thought to a brush applicator 118. When the dispenser is selectively rotated along a helical guide slot 106b to a raised position. When the dispenser is selectively rotated along the helical guide slot, both valve members 106a and 110 move between a raised and retracted position.
Patent GB-2453853-A (GB)
Title: Methods of manufacturing and repairing air cooled gas turbine components
Inventor: PATTERSON DAVID BRUCE
IPC: B23P6/00
Filed: 2008-10-15
Abstract: A component for use in a gas turbine engine includes a substrate 33 having first and second surfaces. At least one aperture 160 extends through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface and has a first open area. The component has a first coating 212 applied adjacent to the aperture and second coating 214 applied to overlay the first coating adjacent to the aperture. At least a portion of the first coating is exposed adjacent to the aperture by subsequent removal of a portion of the second coating adjacent to the aperture. Turbine component coatings can be repaired in a similar manner by removal of the damaged coating prior to the application of the new coatings. Preferred embodiments include the coating and repair of components such as combuster liners having cooling holes.
Patent GB-2454369-A (GB)
Title: Flameproof copolymer and flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition using thereof
Inventor: JANG BOK NAM
IPC: C08F230/02
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flameproof copolymer comprising repeating units of (A) about 80 99 % by weight of a (meth)acrylic monomer and (B) about 1 20 % by weight of a vinyl-containing phosphorous monomer The present invention also provides a thermoplastic resin having good flame retardancy by using the flameproof copolymer.
Patent GB-2466016-A (GB)
Title: Inclinometer having a plate extending beyond the main body
Inventor: HASLAM EDWARD PAUL
IPC: G01C9/02
Filed: 2008-12-06
Abstract: An inclinometer or clinometer apparatus 10 comprises a body 12, the body having a plate 16 fixedly secured to the body and arranged to extend beyond an envelope defined by the body, the plate being arranged for alignment with a plane for measuring the angle of inclination of the body. The plate can be inserted into a geological feature which may be hidden, allowing measurements which have hitherto been difficult or impossible. The plate may be retractable or detachable and a number of such plates, having different shapes and sizes, may be provided (see Figure 8). The apparatus may also include a compass for determining the bearing of a plane.
Patent GB-2456863-A (GB)
Title: Shaft gate
Inventor: COLE CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2008-12-22
Abstract: A shaft gate 1 is provided for temporary location in a rectangular access point <B>9</B> to a shaft to a lift or other shaft. The gate <B>1</B> comprises a rectangular frame <B>3, 4, 5, 6</B> and a displaceable side abutment member <B>7</B> which allows the gate to be held against the jambs <B>11</B> of the access point <B>9.</B> The gate is spragged in situ against the jambs <B>11</B>. The gate also comprises a top member <B>14</B> adjustably connected to sides <B>5, 6</B> of the frame so that the gate <B>1</B> can be fitted to a range of different height access points <B>9</B>. The frame may be of box section material. The abutment member <B>7</B> may be an infill panel. One abutment member <B>7</B> may be provided each side of the gate. Adjustment means for the abutment member and the top member may be screw means. There may be one top member each side of the gate. A hinged door may be provided between the sides of the frame. The door may be of mesh or may be of parallelogram linkage openwork structure which raises to open.
Patent GB-2459237-A (GB)
Title: Backside illuminated imager and method of fabricating the same
Inventor: BRADY FREDERICK
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A structure and method for fabricating imagers that detect light from the backside of the wafer. The structure may have less complex focusing, reduced crosstalk, tighter pixel packing density, increased quantum efficiency, and wafer-level packaging. The fabrication of the imager includes forming an imaging device on a silicon wafer, adhering an interconnect wafer to the device wafer, forming interconnects on the interconnect wafer, etching away the substrate of the device wafer, and patterning additional layers such as nitrides, color filter arrays, and lenses on the backside of the device wafer.
Patent GB-2464624-A (GB)
Title: Folding spanner with releasable head
Inventor: BUCHANAN NIGEL ALEXANDER
IPC: B25B13/08
Filed: 2007-12-17
Abstract: The spanner or wrench 10 includes a handle portion 12 and a head portion 14. The head portion has an inner surface that defines a fastener receiving aperture 50 having a plurality of fastener engaging surfaces (46, figure 2) and a side entry (52, 54, figure 2) through which an elongate member attached to a fastener can be inserted into the fastener receiving aperture to permit the fastener engaging surfaces to be moved into engagement with the fastener by a movement in a lengthways direction of the elongate member. The head portion is releasably pivotally connectable to the handle portion and operable to close the fastener engaging surfaces around a fastener received in the fastener receiving aperture in response to a torque applied in a predetermined direction using the handle portion.
Patent GB-2462393-A (GB)
Title: A holder for holding a radio frequency identification tag in a reusable core for wound sheet material
Inventor: MILTON PETER GEORGE
IPC: G06K19/04
Filed: 2008-08-19
Abstract: A holder (2) for holding a radio frequency identification tag in a reusable core for wound sheet material, which holder comprises a body portion (4), a lid (6), a first recess (8) in the body portion (4) for receiving a printed circuit board (10) forming part of the radio frequency identification tag, a second recess (12) in the body portion for receiving a battery (14) forming part of the radio frequency identification tag, a third recess (16) in the body portion (4) for receiving an antenna (18) forming part of the radio frequency identification tag, first retainer means (20) on the lid and for retaining the printed circuit board (10) in the first recess (8), second retainer means (22) on the lid and for retaining the battery (14) in the second recess (12), and third retainer means (24) on the lid and for retaining the antenna (18) in the third recess (16), and the holder (2) being such that it has an upper surface which curves with a radius of curvature like that of a bore in the reusable core so that the holder (2) is locatable in the bore of the reusable core with the upper surface of the holder (2) adjacent an inner surface of the core defining the reusable bore.
Patent GB-2476464-A (GB)
Title: Space-saving storage device for frozen bread
Inventor: LOADSMAN SUSAN
IPC: A47J47/00
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: A space-saving bread storage system comprises a tray 100 with a plurality of dividers 102 which are pivotally connected to the tray, preferably via axles 108 disposed at the bottom of each divider. The system is used for storing bread in a freezer. Individual slices of bread may be inserted between the dividers for ease of storage and to prevent slices freezing together. The dividers are designed to collapse against the tray when not in use, thereby saving space within the freezer. A stopper 110 may form part of the tray to ensure the dividers remain upright when required.
Patent GB-2465693-A (GB)
Title: Method of conditioning exterior air for a spray booth
Inventor: BHATTACHARYA SHUBHO
IPC: B05B16/60
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: A method of conditioning exterior air for a spray booth 14 comprises sensing dry bulb temperature (20, fig 2) and relative humidity (22) of the exterior air and selecting a set point of the dry bulb temperature and relative humidity based upon minimizing an amount of energy or minimizing a cost of energy required to condition the exterior air by comparing forms of energy. The exterior air is conditioned and subsequently used to carry away coating mist, dust, and contaminants from a spray area 40. A conditioning apparatus 12 conditioning air to a variable set point comprises heating the air via a preheater (26, fig 3), cooling the air via a cooling coil (28), humidifying the air via a humidifier (30), and dehumidifying the air via a reheater (32). The set point selection may be based upon future predicted weather conditions determined from a mathematical profile of previous weather conditions and weather trends in a localized domain, which is a geographic area surrounding a manufacturing plant including a spray booth. The spray booth may be used for spray painting vehicles, paint other appliances or children's toys or used a coating booth for applying coatings.
Patent GB-2462577-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: FRASER ANTHONY HENRY JOSEPH
IPC: B65D43/16
Filed: 2009-12-23
Abstract: A container with child-resistant fastening means, the container comprising base (31), a lid (32), and a hinge (33) connecting the base (31) to the lid (32) and about which the lid (32) is movable between an open position and a closed position, the fastening means comprising first interlocking means (31A, 32A) for resisting opening movement of the lid (31) in a first direction (D) relative to the base portion (31) and which is releasable upon relative movement between the lid (32) and base (31) in a second direction (B), and second interlocking means (31B) which resist relative movement of the lid (32) and base (31) in the second direction (B) and which is releasable upon pressure (C) being applied to release means (42A, 42B) in two spaced apart locations.