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Patent GB-2416530-A (GB)
Title: Packaging tray
Inventor: LOFTUS STEPHEN CLIVE
IPC: B65D71/70
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: A packaging tray comprises a substrate 12 with an array of shallow frustro-conical wells 14 formed therein and projecting below the plane of the substrate. Interspersed between the wells are formations 16 which comprise a frustro-conical recess 18 projecting below the plane and a tapered annular lip or collar 30 projecting above the plane. The bottom of formations 16 are substantially co-planar with the bottom of wells 14. They reduce the gaps between the wells as viewed along lines 24, which helps to reduce vibration as the trays are passed along and between conveyer belts in automated packaging machinery. They also provide local corrugations in the tray to increase the stiffness thereof.
Patent GB-2407401-A (GB)
Title: Mains Controlled Timer.
Inventor: RAUNIG BERND
IPC: G04G3/00
Filed: 2004-08-21
Abstract: An electronic timer (10) is proposed which is supplied with a mains voltage (U) so as to operate on the basis of the rated frequency (fn) of the mains, and which is connected to control means (12) which include an internal clock generator (14). The control means (12) include determination means which detect when the available mains frequency (f) does not correspond to the rated frequency (fn) (frequency disturbance). In the event of such a frequency disturbance being detected by the determination means, the control means deliver a clock signal from the internal clock generator (14) so as to be able to bypass said frequency disturbance. The electronic timer (10) can be used for example in electronic domestic appliances, such as electric cookers, ovens, microwave ovens or the like.
Patent GB-2418829-A (GB)
Title: Squirrel trap
Inventor: GUY LESLIE
IPC: A01M23/22
Filed: 2004-10-09
Abstract: The trap comprises an enclosure 1 with a spring loaded door 3 situated above an opening. In use the door is held open by a stay rod 4 which is attached to a bird feeder 6 located within the enclosure. Movement of the feeder by a squirrel inside the trap will displace the stay rod and cause the door to close. The trap may be fixed or suspended from a vertical or inclined surface. The enclosure may be formed from mesh or bars which may be closely spaced with apertures 12 to allow access for small birds. With the door in the closed position the trap may be used as a squirrel-proof bird feeder.
Patent GB-2411589-A (GB)
Title: Door closing mechanism
Inventor: MCCANN GERARD
IPC: A62C2/18
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A door 1 mounted slidably in a trackway structure 2 preferably carries a channel 4 at the top through which passes the leaf 5 of a constant force spring carried on a spool 6 mounted at the closure end 3 of the trackway structure 2, preferably through a radial damper (7, figure 1). A latch 8 at the free end of the leaf spring 5 is connected to a bracket 9 on the trackway structure 2 through a heat fusible link 10. In the event of a fire the fusible link 10 will fracture, thus releasing the latch 8. The leaf spring 5 then winds onto the spool 6, until the latch 8 engages the door 1, preferably by hitting against a spindle 11. Further winding of the leaf 5 onto the spool 6 causes the door 1 to be drawn to the closed position in a steady manner due to the presence of the radial damper 7 and the constant force of the spring member 6.
Patent GB-2429833-A (GB)
Title: Laser cavity
Inventor: COX ALAN
IPC: H01S3/091
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A laser cavity includes at least a first mirror 5 and a second mirror 7, at least one gain medium 8 located on an optical path between said mirrors, and an optical waveguide 1 for providing pump light. A beam splitter 2 is arranged to split the pump light from the optical waveguide into at least a first portion and a second portion, and direct each portion along an optical path that leads into a respective, different, face of the at least one gain medium 8.
Patent GB-2430248-A (GB)
Title: Lamp with changeable coloured filters
Inventor: WRIGHT BARRY
IPC: F21V9/40
Filed: 2005-09-14
Abstract: A lamp with at least one light emitting diode 22 and at least one coloured filter 26 which is locatable in relation to the LED 22 so as to provide light output of the desired colour from the lamp. Whereby the colour of the light output from the lamp is dependent on the filter 26 and not the LED 22. The lamp may have more than one LED 22 and more than one coloured filter 26, 28, with each filter being of a respective different colour and moveable into or out of a desired position, with respect to the light source, on a rotatable filter movement mechanism. The lamp may also have a lens 24 and a locking mechanism to fix the filter in position.
Patent GB-2415092-A (GB)
Title: Spin on polymers for organic memory devices
Inventor: OGLESBY JANE V
IPC: G11C11/56
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: A method of making organic memory cells (104) made of two electrodes (106, 108) with a controllably conductive media (110) between the two electrodes (106, 108) is disclosed. The controllably conductive media (110) contains an organic semiconductor layer (112) and passive layer (114). The organic semiconductor layer (112) is formed using spin-on techniques with the assistance of certain solvents.
Patent GB-2430569-A (GB)
Title: Passing a modulated multi-wavelength optical signal through a dispersive single mode fibre to produce a test signal
Inventor: BENDELLI GIAMPAOLO
IPC: H04B10/50
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: The present invention concerns an optical signal generator. The signals produced by the generator may be used in comprehensive stressed receiver sensitivity testing of receivers for optical fibre communication. The present invention relies largely on optical components rather than electrical components, as in prior art systems. Each one of a plurality of optical sources generates an optical signal. Each optical signal has a different wavelength to any of the other optical signals. The optical signals are multiplexed in combiner 22 and the resulting multi-wavelength signal is modulated by an electro-optic modulator 24. The modulated signal is then passed through a length of dispersive single mode optical fibre 26, to produce differential delays between different wavelengths in the modulated multi-wavelength signals, and thus separate the pulses in time.
Patent GB-2416661-A (GB)
Title: Processes for improving binding capability and biological digestibility
Inventor: AKSNES ANDERS
IPC: A23L17/00
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: The present invention describes processes for obtaining a fish product with improved binding capabilities. Gelatine is liberated from collagen in connective tissues, skin and bones that is naturally present in the fish raw material as the product is produced from. Further, the present application describes processes for improving the digestibility of bone bounded minerals in feeds. Bone tissues are treated with acid or alkali wherein the bone tissue is solubilised. Preferably, the acid is hydrochloric acid at a concentration of 0.5 to 3M.
Patent GB-2433867-A (GB)
Title: An electric powered grass cutting machine with the power produced by an engine driven a generator
Inventor: DOW ALEXANDER
IPC: A01D34/02
Filed: 2006-01-04
Abstract: A mechanically propelled machine for cutting grass consists of an engine fuelled by liquid or gas driving a generator. Electric power from the generator is controlled and fed to an electric motor or motors driving the machine. The machine is fitted with reciprocating multi toothed cutters 9 driven by electric motors 10 and fitted to the front or rear of the machine. The electric motors are mounted with the axis of rotation vertical to the drive of the cutters via a crank pin rotating on a vertical axis. The machine is steered by its front wheels 2.
Patent GB-2427103-A (GB)
Title: Transmit power control in a wireless passive entry device with remote control
Inventor: NANTZ JOHN S
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: A wireless passive entry key fob 10 for a passive entry system of a vehicle or building, which also has means 14 for user selection of a remote control, is operable to transmit a wireless signal associated with passive entry at a first power level and to transmit a wireless signal associated with a non-passive action at a second power level. Preferably, the first and second power levels are different and in one embodiment the first power level is less than the second power level. To limit interference at the fob due to re-radiation, the fob can comprise a reradiation detector 26 and can control the wireless signal power levels as a function of input received from the re-radiation detector. An attenuator may be used to limit the signal levels and signal levels can also be controlled as a function of battery or capacity life/charge. The fob may comprise multiple remote control buttons 14 for controlling locking, remote vehicle starting and panic alarms.
Patent GB-2438818-A (GB)
Title: An illuminated planter
Inventor: BROWN LESLIE REGINALD
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: An illuminated planter comprises a pot 2 manufactured from a translucent material such as Perspex <RTM>. A detachable light source 3 is fitted into the base of the planter to give the effect of all round illumination. Light emitting diodes 7 may also be fitted to provide further illumination.
Patent GB-2442198-A (GB)
Title: Portable toilet seat/potty
Inventor: LOVATT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47K11/06
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A portable toilet seat/potty includes a seat (2) with a pair of side walls (14 and 16) pivotally connected thereto. The side walls are capable of three configurations with respect to the seat portion (2). In a first folded configuration they extend towards one another for compact storage of the device. In a second configuration they extend downwardly in right angles to the seat for use as a chamber pot when supplied with a suitable liner. In a third configuration the side walls extend outwardly away from one another so that the device can be placed on a conventional toilet seat and adapt that seat to the user of the device. Locking and locating means are provided for locking and/or locating the device in the three configurations.
Patent GB-2443156-A (GB)
Title: Heated windscreen washer nozzle
Inventor: MILLS ANTHONY OSMOND
IPC: B60S1/48
Filed: 2006-10-26
Abstract: A heated windscreen washer nozzle consists of a nozzle housing 2 with serrations 6 thus maximising the lower surface area of the nozzle as a heat sink which when inserted into a vehicle bonnet 4 utilises warm air from the power plant. Warm air which rises from the power plant is contained by baffles 5 on the underside of the bonnet creating a thermal reservoir. The warm air is passed through the bonnet via vents 3 and subsequently channelled around the nozzle upper surface and contained by an insulated shroud 1 to an exit aperture 7. This process both removes existing ice and prevents further ice formation.
Patent GB-2437836-A (GB)
Title: Microprocessor architecture
Inventor: WILDMAN LEON DAVID
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a microprocessor architecture that comprises a plurality of processing elements arranged in a single instruction multiple data (SIMD) array. Each processing element includes a plurality of execution units (operable to process a particular type of instruction), one of which is a register unit that can store data for processing by at least one other of the execution units. The register unit also includes a plurality of sets of registers, each of which are associated with respective processing threads. Registers are accessed in response to receiving an access request, which includes a thread identifier and a register identifier. Further, the SIMD array can comprise an instruction controller that distributes instructions from a plurality of streams based on their type. The execution units of the SIMD array are operable to process the received instructions in parallel.
Patent GB-2449434-A (GB)
Title: Multiple pellet belt holding magazine for an air gun
Inventor: LAMBERT FREDERICK GEORGE
IPC: F41B11/50
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: A belt 5 is disclosed for holding a plurality of air gun pellets to be loaded consecutively into the breech 3 of an air gun. The belt 5 comprises a series of connected blocks (27,Fig.3) with each block containing a through hole (6,Fig.4) for supporting a pellet. The blocks (27,Fig.3) are connected by a hinged joint (26,Fig.3) which allows bi-directional articulation between adjoining blocks, and which in turn have chamfered corners (28,Fig.3) to assist articulation. The belt 5 is driven through a transverse slot 1 arranged in the body 2 of the air gun by an indexing means consisting of a tractionable claw 8 attached to a cocking lever 7, and governed by a cam (15,Fig.7) filled to the body 2 of the air gun. The claw 8 has a positive influence upon the belt 5, urging it through the transverse slot 1 and bringing a pellet holding hole (6,Fig.4) in the belt 5 into axial alignment with the breech 3 of the air gun upon operation of the cocking lever 7. A hollow cylindrical bolt having major and minor external diameters 24,22 is brought into alignment with the pellet hole (6,Fig.4) in the belt 5 and the entry to the breech 3, allowing the minor diameter of the bolt 22 to penetrate and remove a pellet from the belt 5, inserting the pellet into the breech 3. The major diameter of the bolt 24 applies a compressive force upon the belt 5 preventing the egress of propellant compressed air. Reciprocal movement of the cocking lever 7 causes the bolt 24,22 to be withdrawn from the belt 5, permitting the belt to be indexed by one step bringing the next available pellet into breech alignment for loading. The cocking level 7 is hollow in its length for accommodating the used belt progressively following indexing.
Patent GB-2451670-A (GB)
Title: A fluid driven rotor
Inventor: EMANS JOSEPH
IPC: F03D3/00
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: A fluid driven rotor 10 comprises an axis transverse 12 to the direction of fluid flow, the rotor comprising one or more blades 11, 19 arranged round the axis of rotation. Each blade has a profile 20 such that the chord 23 of the profile is at an angle   d  between 0 and 90 degrees (ie excluding 0 and 90 degrees) from a plane 25 perpendicular to the rotational axis. Ideally, each blade defines a helical path in the axial direction. The helix angle   r  of the blade is ideally between 0 and 90 degrees from a plane 25 perpendicular to the axis, with   r  also being tangential to the rotational path of the blades. The blades may comprise tubercles / ribs separated by concave sections, which enhance lift by delaying stall and/or reducing stagnation on the leading edge. The blades may also comprise vortex generators. Preferably the fluid driven rotor is a vertical axis wind motor / turbine.
Patent GB-2446031-A (GB)
Title: Hollow snap-fit head with pair of jaws
Inventor: HUMBY LEIGH
IPC: F16B12/26
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: A snap fit head 10 comprises a pair of jaws 11 with a central void 12 therebetween and is inserted into an aperture 20. The exterior surfaces 13 of the jaws 11 are segments of a truncated cone and are also provided with a circumferential groove 14 which is engaged by the rim of the aperture 20. This enables the snap-fit head 10 to be retained in position relative to the aperture 20, whilst being rotatable with respect to the aperture 20. Both the head 10 and the aperture 20 may be formed from hollow moulded plastic, reducing the weight of the parts and also increasing the flexibility of the jaws 11, facilitating the insertion and removal of the head 10 from the aperture 20. The head 10 and aperture 20 may allow the two components to be releasably fastened together whilst still allowing rotation of the first component relative to the second component. Structures such as signs, doors, windows, shelves or items of furniture such as a chair, table, picnic bench (100, figure 2b) or play apparatus 200 may incorporate such a head.
Patent GB-2443913-A (GB)
Title: Valve unit with housing valve blocks and control block
Inventor: REUTER MARTIN
IPC: E21D23/26
Filed: 2007-10-17
Abstract: A valve unit has a block like valve housing 12 in which valve cartridges 14 are arranged with a plurality of valve blocks 16 being fastened to the valve housing. A control block 18 is provided for the control of the valves which is fastened to the valve housing and which has an input electrical control line and a plurality of output electromagnetic valve control lines, one to each valve block underneath a protective cover 22. The valve block contains pressure sensors (24,26 Fig.2) for gathering diagnostic pressure information e.g. filter blockage, on an external surface of the block which mate with ports on the housing, and/or a structure borne sound sensor (28). The sound sensor is used to determine the closure state of any of the valves.
Patent GB-2443973-A (GB)
Title: Triforial tip cavity airfoil
Inventor: LEE CHING-PANG
IPC: F01D5/20
Filed: 2007-11-20
Abstract: A turbine blade (10) includes an airfoil (12) having first and second tip ribs (36,38) extending along the opposite pressure and suction sides (20,22) thereof. The tip ribs (36,38) are spaced apart between the leading and trailing edges (24,26) of the airfoil (12) to include a trifurcate tip baffle (42,44,46) defining a triforial tip cavity (48,50,52).
Patent GB-2458438-A (GB)
Title: Latch-based control in domestic appliances
Inventor: WHITE BRIAN
IPC: F24C15/02
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A control system for a domestic appliance (for example, a microwave oven), the domestic appliance being adapted to perform a plurality of independent processes (e.g., a door opening process for the door of the appliance, providing visual indications, e.g. via LEDs, that power to the appliance is ON and main cooking processes). The control system comprising processing circuitry 202 and a latching circuit 205 coupled having a plurality of inputs including a first input 308 adapted to be coupled to a first switch 110a (for power-on) and a second input 310 adapted to be coupled to a second switch 114 (for door release). Wherein the processing circuitry is operable (A) following detection of an ON signal at a primary output S1 of the latching circuit, indicating that the first switch has been pressed, to begin one or more immediate processes (such as power indication lights) and/or (B) following detection of an ON signal at a secondary output 82 of the latching circuit, indicating that the second switch has been pressed, to begin one or more temporary processes (such as door fastening release). Preferably, the latching includes an OFF buffer, for buffering ON/OFF signals from a user via the first input and having a buffer output (HI, LOW) indicating if the status of the appliance is OFF or ON, and wherein the processing circuit is alternatively or additionally operable for (C) upon detecting that the buffer output is OFF, (i) beginning intermediate processes, and (ii) determining whether any essential processes are running. Also disclosed is a domestic appliance incorporating the control system, said first and second switches and means for providing visual indications to a user.
Patent GB-2446714-A (GB)
Title: Flower holding device
Inventor: FOSTER DAVID JOSEPH
IPC: A47G7/07
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: A device 1 for holding flower stems comprising tubular portions which each have at least one resiliently and/or flexibly deflectable or deformable wall or base portion 4 to grippingly engage the stem. The tubular portions 3 are of a depth/length and/or dimension such that the side walls may also support a stem. The tubular portions 3 can be circular (fig 15) or hexagonally (fig 1,4) shaped having smooth sides with the same cross sectional area from top to bottom or can taper inwards (fig16). The resiliently engaging portion 4 can be formed from slots in flaps which extend from the tube walls or, when the tubular portion tapers in, are slits or slots cut into the tube wall(22; fig 16). The tubular portion may be integrally formed with adjacent tubes sharing common wall portions such that a honeycomb structure is formed. Alternatively, the tubular portions are joined by partial crosspieces which may include a plurality of slits to aid flexibility (fig 15). The device can be curved or crowned to enhance the arrangement of the flowers and is attached to a vase by clips or hooks.
Patent GB-2447572-A (GB)
Title: Pharmacologically active compounds containing sulfur
Inventor: HACKETT JOHN ALLEN
IPC: A61K31/4184
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for the production of disulfide compounds of the formula (I) PAC-S<A>-S<B>-R<*> (I) wherein PAC-S<A> is a residue of a pharmaceutically active drug a metabolite thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof that is covalently bonded via the sulfur atom, S<A> of a reduced sulfhydryl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl or sulfonamide group to the sulfur atom S<B> of an oxidised sulfhydryl group of a pharmacologically acceptable sulfhydryl compound in the absence of an acid. Preferably the pharmaceutically active drug is a proton pump inhibitor and the sulfhydryl compound is N-acetyl cysteine. The disulfide compounds according to the invention can be prepared either in vitro or in vivo and are stable in the acidic conditions of the stomach. Pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the formula (I) and a method for the treatment or prophylaxis of gastrointestinal disorders using compounds of the formula (I) are also described.
Patent GB-2460703-A (GB)
Title: Light-transmittable cover for a light emitting diode bulb
Inventor: CHANG YU-CHEN
IPC: F21V7/00
Filed: 2008-06-07
Abstract: A light-transmittable cover for a light-emitting diode bulb is provided on a bulb adaptor having at least one light-emitting diode and covers the light-emitting diode. The light-transmittable cover comprises a reflective layer on an outside surface of a top thereof to reflect the light emitted from the light-emitting diode to an area where the light-emitting diode cannot reach.
Patent GB-2465549-A (GB)
Title: Digital picture frame showing two images
Inventor: LALVANI DINO
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2008-11-18
Abstract: Apparatus comprises an electronic display, a processor coupled to the electronic display and configured by software to divide an electronic display 25 into first 13 and second 14 display portions, a frame 11 includes surround members and a divider member (20, fig. 1). The frame is secured to the electronic display so that the first display portion of the electronic display is on an opposite side of the divider member to the second display portion of the electronic display, and wherein the processor is configured by software to control the display to provide a first image in the first display portion and a second image in the second display portion, the second image being independent of the first image.
Patent GB-2465569-A (GB)
Title: Pet Feeder offering weight and time information.
Inventor: PETERS ARTHUR
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 2008-11-20
Abstract: A pet feeding device that includes an inner removable bowl and an housing with means for weighing bowl contents and an alarmed timer to announce periodic feeding times. The weighing and timing means may be mechanical or electronic and the alarm is both visual and audible. Controls for the device can be adapted to be suitable for the blind.
Patent GB-2466819-A (GB)
Title: Moulded thermoplastics composites
Inventor: SKERTCHLY DAVID
IPC: B29C35/00
Filed: 2009-01-09
Abstract: There are disclosed a method of forming a composite part and a composite part so formed. A blank of the part, comprising a layer of thermoplastic material between layers of uncured thermosetting material, is formed. The blank is heated between matched dies, to cure the thermosetting material and melt the thermoplastic material, and then removed from the dies. Pressure may be applied during heating. The thermosetting material may be pre-impregnated sheets of fibres and the thermoplastics material may be sheets of plastics strands and reinforcement fibres. The blank may be formed by laying up layers of thermosetting material and thermoplastics material on a buck.