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Patent GB-2393899-A (GB)
Title: Multiple transducer ultrasonic cleaning system
Inventor: RIGBY DILWYN JAMES
IPC: B08B3/12
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an object comprising a tank 2 containing a cleaning fluid 4 in which the article is immersed, a set of ultrasonic transducers 8, and electronic control means 14 for operating the transducers in sequence, to establish an acoustic field of distributed nature. The by activating the transducers individually cleaning is uniform across the object, this is an improvement over activating all transducers simultaneously which may produce damaging effects through localised hot-spots (interference). The transducers preferably emit at a frequency greater than 750 kHz, are piezo-electric in operation, and circular in shape. Preferably the transducers are mounted to a common plate comprising a layer of steel and a layer of aluminium, with the transducers being bonded to the aluminium. A layer of PTFE coating the radiating surface of the stainless steel.
Patent GB-2394133-A (GB)
Title: Radio receiver with reconfigurable filtering arrangement
Inventor: BURDETT ALISON
IPC: H04B1/26
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A radio receiver includes a low noise amplifier 3, frequency mixing means 4, 5 and filter means 7, 8 wherein the filter means is dynamically reconfigurable between a first filter configuration which provides a first operating mode for the receiver (e.g. heterodyne) and a second filter configuration which provides a second operating mode for the receiver (e.g. direct conversion). Use of a reconfigurable filtering arrangement avoids duplication of hardware in a radio receiver which is capable of operating under a plurality of different broadcast standards. Active and digital filtering arrangements suitable for use in the receiver are described.
Patent GB-2376922-A (GB)
Title: Removable fin system
Inventor: DAVEYI GRAEME
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 2001-02-19
Abstract: A pivotal fin system, for use with an aquafoil, such as surfboards, body boards, wave skis, sail boards, wake boards and the like, comprising a pot (3) and a fin (2), having a tab (18) extending from the base (17) of the fin (2). The pot (3) has a central slot (11) and is mounted in the board (23) with the opening of the central slot (11) flush with the board (23). The slot (11) has a releasable locking means (6 and 7) therein, and the tab (18) has a connection means (21 and 22), which is releasably engaged by locking means (6 and 7). Preferably the releasable locking means (6 and 7) is a substantially c-shaped clamp, and the connection means (21 and 22) has a recess or recesses (22) behind a bulbous extension (21), which is engaged in the c-shaped clamp, with arms (5) of the c-shaped clamp engaging in the recess or recesses (22).
Patent GB-2395613-A (GB)
Title: RFID memory tag and read / write device
Inventor: WATERS JOHN DERYK
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: A memory tag 10 has a non-volatile memory 18a in which in use data is stored, an antenna coil L2 and power supply circuit 16 such that in use the memory tag 10 is powered by inductive coupling. The memory tag 10 also has a sensor S1 for receipt of transmitted light 24 carrying input signals and a processor 18b for processing of the received input signals. A read/write device 12, for communication with the memory tag 10 has a signal generator G, an antenna coil L1 and a power supply circuit 20 for powering the memory tag 10 in use by inductive coupling. The read/write device 12 further includes a light emitter D3 for emission of the light 24 carrying the input signals to the memory tag. The memory tag 10 is a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) device powered by inductive coupling but communicating optically.
Patent GB-2396032-A (GB)
Title: Targeted advertising
Inventor: KHOO DENIS
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: The present invention provides for a method for ordering an advertising spot for an advertisement over a data network to be transmitted to a target user during a transmission of a motion picture. An advertiser first provides to a broadcaster a predetermined constraint that defines the target user for receiving the advertisement. Then, the broadcaster uses the predetermined constraint to determine a price for the advertising spot. The price is then offered by the broadcaster to the advertiser and the advertiser then orders the advertising spot based on the price to place the advertisement in the advertising spot to be transmitted to the target user during the transmission of a motion picture.
Patent GB-2385350-A (GB)
Title: Device for drilling a subterranean formation with variable depth of cut
Inventor: TIBBITTS GORDON A
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: A rotary-type drag bit for drilling a subterranean formation which comprises a bit body 10 configured for attachment to a downhole end of a drill string and comprised of a bit shank 272 and a crown 270, a cutting element 25 secured to the bit body and positioned to contact a formation, wherein the crown of the bit body is attached and movable relative to the bit shank to provide a variable depth of cut by the cutting element, and an apparatus associated with the bit body for producing the variable depth of cut where the apparatus includes a resilient split ring 276 positioned between the crown and the bit shank to permit axial movement of the crown relative to the bit shank.
Patent GB-2385130-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic method for estimating mechanical properties of a material and apparatus therefor
Inventor: ZEROUG SMAINE
IPC: G01N29/44
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: The invention describes a method for estimating the time varying mechanical properties of a material comprising: - propagating acoustic waves through a sample of said material; - measuring signals corresponding to said acoustic waves after they propagate in said sample; the method characterised by: - comparing attributes from said measured signals with attributes from corresponding signals provided by a calculating model, said calculating model accounting for at least initially estimated acoustic properties of said material; - using the differences between said measured and calculated signals to update said initially estimated acoustic properties of said material in the calculating model; - processing N iterations of said comparison and updating either until said differences between measured and calculated signals are within a given tolerance factor or when said number i reaches a prescribed maximum; - calculating the time varying mechanical properties of said material from said final iterated acoustic properties. The invention also describes an apparatus therefor.
Patent GB-2391623-A (GB)
Title: Luminescence detecting in multi-cell analysers
Inventor: WULF JURGEN
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: A device for dispensing and observing the luminescence of individual specimens in multi-specimen arrangements, particularly for the examination of biological, chemical or cytobiological assays with high specimen throughout. In one embodiment the dispensing unit has a linear dispensing comb 321 containing an even number of dispensing nozzles representing an integral divisor of the number of wells 21 along one dimension of the multi-specimen arrangement (microplate), the dispensing combs are arranged to be displaceable orthogonal to their longitudinal dimension, every dispensing comb is connected to a controllable pump for metering the amount of liquid to be dispensed and a CCD camera 4 is oriented by means of a fast optical system to a large-area rectangular region of the underside of the microplate across from the dispensing unit, the surface being adapted to the dimension of the dispensing comb and to the area of the microplate covered by the dispensing comb. Preferably, the microplate is mounted on an x, y table and the dispensing nozzles are also movably mounted.
Patent GB-2407590-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated ceiling
Inventor: CARTER TREVOR JAMES
IPC: E04B9/02
Filed: 2003-11-01
Abstract: A ventilated ceiling <B>10</B> comprises at least one double walled ceiling element <B>11</B> having air holes in the walls and at least one upwardly directed channel <B>18</B> receiving and supporting an end of the ceiling element <B>11</B>. The air holes in opposite walls are staggered relative to one another. The channel <B>18</B> is continuous to allow fluid to flow from the ceiling element <B>11</B> into and along the channel <B>18</B> to a drain outlet <B>20</B>. The channel <B>18</B> is unobstructed above its base over part of its length to permit insertion of a cleaning tool. The ceiling <B>10</B> may include an array of such ceiling elements <B>11</B> of concave form arranged with their concave surfaces directed downwards and at least two upwardly directed channels <B>18</B>. The channels <B>18</B> may form a matrix <B>14</B> of interconnected channels in fluid communication which support the edges of an array of rectangular based ceiling elements <B>11</B>. The drain outlet <B>20</B> may be closed by a removable plug.
Patent GB-2409419-A (GB)
Title: Article crusher / waste disposal apparatus
Inventor: NICKELL-LEAN JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B30B9/32
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: An apparatus (10, Fig 1) for crushing articles, such as bottles, cans and the like comprises a housing 12 and a crushing chamber within the housing for receiving an article to be crushed. The chamber has a pair of jaws 16, 18 with substantially parallel, opposed contact surfaces and drive means 42 for closing the jaws 16, 18, so that the contact surfaces apply compressive forces to an article in the chamber, the drive means 42 being arranged to move the jaws relative to one another in a generally horizontal plane, whilst maintaining the contact surfaces substantially parallel to one another. Other identified elements include hinged lid 20, waste collection cassette 32, cassette handle 80, and cassette opening 74, as well as support plate 72, apron 30, screen slot 92 and screens 82, 88.
Patent GB-2392839-A (GB)
Title: Use of Mycobacterium w in the treatment of tuberculosis
Inventor: KHAMAR BAKULESH MAFATLAL
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: The invention relates to the method of treating tuberculosis comprises use of a microorganism Mycobacterium w for the treatment of tuberculosis.
Patent GB-2401521-A (GB)
Title: Tiled image streaming
Inventor: RADBURN ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A portion of an image field (e.g., a map) to be displayed on a display at a client device (e.g., a thin client such as a mobile phone) is downloaded on request from a server as a plurality of image tiles representing respective portions of the image field. A first image tile represents a portion at the centre of the image to be displayed on the display and further image tiles represent portions surrounding the first tile. The total area of the image tiles exceeds the area of the display. Each tile is displayed as it becomes available. Additional tiles image can be requested automatically from the server in response to a user navigating to the edge of the displayed image.
Patent GB-2417023-A (GB)
Title: Lifting frame having hose tensioning means for an industrial truck
Inventor: ECKERSLEY PAUL JOHN
IPC: B66F9/20
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: A lifting frame for an industrial truck having a stationary mast <B>1</B> that cannot be raised, at least one extending mast <B>2,3</B> that can be raised relative to the stationary mast <B>1</B> and at least one flexible line <B>8</B> connecting the stationary mast <B>1</B> to the at least one extending mast <B>2, 3</B>. The line <B>8</B> is fixed to a fixing point <B>10</B> arranged in the upper region of the stationary mast <B>1</B>, led downwards from this fixing point <B>10</B> to a tensioning roller <B>9</B> and is led upwards from the tensioning roller <B>9</B> to the at least one extending mast <B>2, 3</B>, the tensioning roller <B>9</B> being able to move freely in the vertical direction. The tensioning roller <B>9</B> may be connected to a weight. The lifting frame may have apparatus for determining the vertical position of the or each extending mast <B>2, 3</B>, the apparatus comprising at least one endless flexible pulling means <B>13</B>.
Patent GB-2417428-A (GB)
Title: Fasteners for ski slope surfaces
Inventor: HILTON PETER
IPC: A63C19/06
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: A fastener (1) is provided for use in the attachment of an article such as a slalom pole (2) to an artificial blanket-type ski slope surface (3). The fastener (1) comprises at least one peg and a base defining a lowermost surface to which is attached a pair of spaced rails that each defines at least one aperture therethrough. The pegs are such that they can each be secured through a plurality of loops of a looped-pile surface of the ski slope blanket and retained in the apertures of the rails to secure the base to the blanket (3).
Patent GB-2417423-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable therapeutic cooling device for wearing on the body
Inventor: MAHMID ROOZBEH
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 2004-08-28
Abstract: A wearable therapeutic device which comprises chambers, pumps and valves. Preferably the device has multiple chambers, some being filled with a fluid such as air and others being filled with a viscous substance or gel. Fluid may be pumped into the fluid chambers (A, fig 4) causing them to expand and distort the adjacent viscous-filled chambers (B, fig 4) to effect pressure against the body part. The device may be cooled by refrigeration, physical or chemical means. The device may have a textured lining to prevent slippage and straps and may be made from any suitable material. Pressure and/or cooling may be achieved by manual, automatic or digital means. The device may be in the form of a hat for cooling and applying pressure to the head to alleviate migraine.
Patent GB-2403637-A (GB)
Title: Snagged fishing line retriever
Inventor: WARE MARTIN JOHN
IPC: A01K97/24
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: The fishing line retriever is a solid circular buoyant disk 3 that is attached to the fishing line via a slot 2 the slot is covered by a rubber band 1 once in place. The disk is allowed to travel on the fishing line freely. The disk travels down the taught line forced by the flow of the river water. Once the disk has reached the snagged area, the fishing line is allowed to slacken off (see fig 3).
Patent GB-2408714-A (GB)
Title: Percussion mechanism for power tool
Inventor: SCHEEF VOLKER
IPC: B25D17/24
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A percussion mechanism for a power tool such as a percussive drill (10, fig.1) or hammer comprises a piston 30 connected to a drive 40 via means such as a connecting rod 32. The piston 30 drives a beater 26 via transmission means 28, which may be an air cushion, and the beater 26 drives a tool 14 via a ram 34. A decoupling element 36 is located between the beater 26 and the drive 40 and is arranged to reduce vibration excitations in the region of the transmission means 28. The decoupling element may be a spring 36 or a resilient layer of an elastomeric material (38, figs. 3-4) and may be located on one face of the piston 30 or the beater 26. Alternatively, the piston itself may be formed from a flexible resilient material to form the decoupling element 36. The decoupling element 36 may be fitted under tension 46.
Patent GB-2421012-A (GB)
Title: Suspended bag for storing cargo straps
Inventor: BOYES PHILIP HENRY
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 2004-12-08
Abstract: A bag for storing cargo straps within the cargo space of a goods vehicle when the straps are not in use has a body made from canvas or similar material which is provided with straps and hooks. The straps and hooks enable the bag to be suspended from the fixings which are provided on the interior roof of the vehicle for attachment of the cargo straps. The body of the bag is long and shallow allowing it to be suspended close to the roof of the vehicle, thereby enabling a forklift truck to operate in the cargo space of the vehicle without the danger of fouling the cargo straps when they are stored within the bag. Provision is also made for the device to be attached by use of a padlock.
Patent GB-2406518-A (GB)
Title: Agent delivery system
Inventor: KOHNKE JOHN
IPC: A23L7/109
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: A delivery vehicle comprising a mixture of: a) an effective amount of an expander activated by a wetting agent, b) a treatment agent; said expander and treatment agent intermingled and compressed so as to form a substantially solid delivery vehicle; said solid delivery vehicle, on exposure to a volume of wetting agent forming a predetermined volume of a paste containing said treatment agent; said volume of paste adapted for delivery of said treatment agent.
Patent GB-2422897-A (GB)
Title: A monitor for monitoring particles flowing in a stack
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN
IPC: G01N21/53
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: An instrument (10, Fig 1) for monitoring particles (67, Fig.1) flowing in a stack, comprises: (a) a light source for providing a light beam (60, Fig.2); (b) a sensor; and (c) a probe housing (20, Fig.1). The housing comprises: (i) a mount (25, Fig.1); (ii) a proximal portion 30 including a first aperture (35,Fig.2) through which in use the light beam (60, Fig.2); exits; (iii) a distal portion 50, comprising a second aperture (55, Fig.2) through which the light beam (60, Fig.2) enters after having been scattered from particles (67, Fig.1) flowing in the stack, and a focusing mirror 70 arranged to reflect and focus the scattered light 90; (iv) a medial portion 40, connecting the distal portion 50 to the proximal portion 30; (v) a waveguide 80, passing from the distal portion 50 through the medial portion 40 and the proximal portion 30 to the sensor and arranged to guide to the sensor the light 90 reflected and focused by the focusing mirror 70.
Patent GB-2423647-A (GB)
Title: Connecting cable trunking
Inventor: RAVENHILL DAVID
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: A method of fastening assembled sections of cable trunking (30,31, Fig 1), the method including passing the distal end (14) of a fastening component through through-holes (32,34, Fig 1) in proximal and distal walls of respective sections of cable trunking (30,31, Fig 1), and turning the fastening component about its axis to a turned position, wherein the distal end (14) of the fastening component is configured such that in said turned position the fastening component is prevented from being withdrawn back through said through-hole (32, Fig 1) in said distal wall by interaction of said distal end of the fastening component with the distal surface of said distal wall.
Patent GB-2423746-A (GB)
Title: Fire-resistant document wallet
Inventor: FINCH GRAHAM
IPC: B42F7/02
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A fire-resistant document wallet that is portable, lightweight and compact comprising an inner skin, an outer skin and an infill all made of fire resistant material and constructed using fire resistant thread. The wallet is closed using a flap 24 that forms a ridge seal 28 to increase the fire resistance of the closure which also incorporates a hook and loop fastening to form a tight seal. The wallet may have coverings, coatings, logos, plaques or piping to improve the look and feel of the wallet that need not be made from fire-resistant materials.
Patent GB-2425021-A (GB)
Title: Keyfob with low K8 system for locating vehicle
Inventor: TINSLEY DAN
IPC: G05D1/03
Filed: 2005-04-09
Abstract: A revolutionary yet simple addition to the standard electronic Keyfob. The Low K8 key fob uses an external sensor that is connected to the vehicle and an integrated sensor within the key fob to locate a vehicle it achieves this by increasing/decreasing in vibration intensity/visual appearance depending upon its proximity to the other sensor.
Patent GB-2409558-A (GB)
Title: Trigger-operated system for opto-electrically reading indicia
Inventor: CURRY DANIEL
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: A scanner (612) incorporates a biometric sensor (642) for authenticating the user. The trigger may be a manually-operable trigger, the biometric sensor being mounted on the trigger and responsive to the fingerprint pattern of a user. Triggering may also be effected in response to other stimuli such as voice control - other examples of biometric sensors include face, retinal or voice recognition systems.
Patent GB-2429753-A (GB)
Title: Electrical power generation system
Inventor: MCGOWAN CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH
IPC: F03B17/02
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A system for producing power, comprising a chamber 38 located on the surface of a body of water, the chamber 38 connected through a conduit 17 to a turbine 4 located below the surface of the water. Air is evacuated out of the chamber by pump 37 allowing water to flow though the turbine into the chamber 38. The water is then evacuated out of the chamber by pumps 43. The pumps are powered by solar panels on the chamber 38. A siphon tube 23 may be used to initially evacuate water from the tube 17 into the chamber 38.
Patent GB-2431353-A (GB)
Title: Multipurpose incubator
Inventor: SINGH SHAILINDER JIT
IPC: A61G11/00
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: A multipurpose all-in-one neonatal incubation device comprising an incubator 1, transport incubator, operating table and open platform. Preferably the incubator may be converted from one form to another whilst allowing a sick neonate to remain on the main platform. The incubator may have points to allow the easy attachment of components such as a ventilator 6, monitor 3 or intravenous equipment stack 5 during transfer. The components may be detached after transfer to allow the incubator to be used in an operating theatre or neonatal nursing unit. The incubator may be mounted on an adjustable wheeled stand for transport, and may have a removable lid and drop down sides for conversion into an open platform or operating table.
Patent GB-2432751-A (GB)
Title: Retransmission in a cellular communication system
Inventor: WHINNETT NICK W
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: A base station (103) operates a hybrid retransmission scheme for a communication to a first subscriber unit (101) over a communication channel of an air interface of a cellular communication system. The base station (103) comprises a retransmission parameter controller (209) which sets a transmission parameter, such as a transmit power or an error correcting scheme, for a transmission of the communication in response to an operating point for the retransmission scheme. A CQI processor (203) determines a channel quality indication for the communication channel and a variation processor (205) determines a variation measure of a variation of the channel quality indication. The variation measure can for example be a rate of change. An operating point controller (207) sets the operating point in response to the variation measure. The invention may allow improved setting of transmission parameters for initial transmissions thereby providing higher throughput, reduced resource consumption and reduced delay.
Patent GB-2425571-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection valve connector cover displaying valve operating data
Inventor: SUGAWARA SATOSHI
IPC: F02M51/00
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: An engine fuel injection valve 20 comprises a connector 3 with a cover 4, and data 5 concerning the operating characteristics of the valve are carried on the cover 4, to enable the information to be easily read when the injector 20 is assembled into an engine 6. The cover 4 may be located such that it is at the top of the injector 20 and can be read by a CCD camera 11 after the injector is installed in the engine. The data may then be supplied to the ECU which can modify the signal supplied in order to achieve predetermined performance. The data 5 may be in the form of a barcode or two dimensional code. The cover 4 may be temporary or permanent.