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Patent GB-2380253-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas cooler
Inventor: GROVES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F28F3/04
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: An exhaust gas cooler (70) for reducing the temperature of exhaust gases from internal combustion engines comprising a plurality of coolant passages (66) provided in a housing (20). The passages (66) maybe formed by two opposing plates (49,50) preferably with indentations in the form of ribs (62) thereon. The indentations on the opposing plates (49, 50) are preferably provided to form a criss-cross pattern on the passage causing turbulence of the coolant which flows therebetween and turbulence of gas contacting the outer faces of the plates increasing the performance of the cooler. Moreover the ribs (62) may provide a means to self jig the plates thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and cost. The housing (20) may also be in the shape of a cube or cuboid to facilitate a more efficient use of engine space.
Patent GB-2397054-A (GB)
Title: Displaceable laundry collection bin
Inventor: NIELD SIMON ANTHONY
IPC: D06F95/00
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: A collection bin assembly (10) for a commercial laundry and which comprises a frame (16) resting on a floor (G) and a bin (15) supported in the frame (16) with its mouth (39) oriented to receive items of laundry, the frame (16) further including a track (31) which has an upward inclination relative to the floor (G) with the bin (15) being displaceable along the track (31) for both upward and translational movement relative to the floor moving the bin from a lowered position in which its receives laundry to a raised discharge position sufficiently clear of the floor to permit discharge of any contents in the bin onto a conveyor (12).
Patent GB-2397638-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerator
Inventor: SWINDEN J
IPC: F25D23/12
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: A separate compartment manufactured as part of a refrigerator or made separately and installed in an existing refrigerator which maintains a temperature, lower than room temperature but higher than that of the main compartment of the refrigerator for the purpose of storing certain foodstuffs. The compartment uses the refrigerator's own cooling system to lower the temperature but has its own thermostat and heater. The equilibrium temperature of the compartment can be varied by the operator.
Patent GB-2398297-A (GB)
Title: Disposal of waste into oil and gas wells
Inventor: STEWART MALCOLM HAMISH
IPC: B09B1/00
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: A process for disposing of domestic waste into redundant oil and gas wells is disclosed. Initially, different types of waste may be separated on a conveyor system before being shredded to form a granular material. The granular waste may be subsequently mixed with seawater to form a mixture that can be pumped into the well.
Patent GB-2385054-A (GB)
Title: Host cell obtained by transferring VHL gene into cancer cell or embryonic stem cell and expressing
Inventor: KANNO HIROSHI
IPC: A61K35/545
Filed: 2000-09-27
Abstract: A host capable of serving as a nerve cell which is constructed by transferring non Hippel-Lindau gene into a cancer cell such as a neuroblastoma cell or an undifferentiated tumor cell originating in the nervous system or an embryonic stem cell and expressing therein. The obtained host is proliferated <I>in vitro</I> and then transplanted into the central nervous system or peripheral nerve. After taking, it is allowed to function as a nerve cell to thereby treat intractable nerve diseases concerning function injury such as Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's chorea, Alzheimer's disease, brain infarction, spinal cord injury, cerebral contusion, malignant tumor, etc.
Patent GB-2393747-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic well control system
Inventor: WILLIAMS GLYNN R
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: In a hydrocarbon production well, a control processor 32 selectively sends light to each of one or more gas lift valves 28 to cause injection of an injection fluid (such as nitrogen gas) from a pressurised annulus 22 into a production fluid (hydrocarbon) in production 18 tubing, and/or to each of one or more inlet valves 60, to control the rate of flow of the hydrocarbon (oil). The control processor 32 receives feedback data from sensors 48 54 50 66 near to each gas lift 28 or inlet 60 valve and otherwise provided in the well bore which measure pressure, temperature or flow rate. The sensors communicate by sensor fibre optic lines 42 which run in the well bore 10. The control processor 32 sends control signals by operating a laser light source to selectively to send laser light to each valve 28 60 through valve operating light fibres 36 which also run through the well bore 10. The valves 28 60 may have a variable orifice and derive their motive power from the intensity of the laser light using a photovoltaic cell array 58 which drives an actuator 68 which can be piezo electric, an electric motor or solenoid.
Patent GB-2389301-A (GB)
Title: Stretchable absorbent article having zones of differential stretch
Inventor: DATTA PAUL JOSEPH
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: A disposable absorbent article is provided which includes a substantially liquid-impermeable, stretchable outer cover, a liquid permeable, stretchable top surface, and an absorbent body located between the outer cover and the top surface. The stretchable top surface can further include a first zone and a second zone. The stretchable outer cover can be configured to provide a first level of elongation when subjected to a tensile forte of 100 gmf per inch (per 2.54 cm) of width according to the Material Elongation and Deformation Tensile Test set forth herein, while the first zone provides a second level of elongation that is less than the first level of elongation.
Patent GB-2406660-A (GB)
Title: A system for retrieving data from a partially indexed data store
Inventor: HOBSON STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: There is disclosed a method, system and computer program for retrieving a data item from a data store in a data processing system. The data processing system comprises an index 705, which at least partially indexes the data store, and also a partiality definition store 720. The partiality definition store 720 indicates a part of the data store which is referenced by the partial index. A request is received for a data item from the data store and responsive to determining that the requested data item is not referenced by the partial index 705, the data store is searched by using the partiality definition store 720 to avoid searching a part of the data store which is known to be indexed.
Patent GB-2411254-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring control for multi-domain processors
Inventor: WATT SIMON CHARLES
IPC: G06F21/74
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: There is provided a method of controlling a monitoring function of a processor, the processor being operable in at least two domains, comprising a first domain and a second domain, the first and second domains each comprising at least one mode, the method comprising the steps of: setting at least one control value, the at least one control value relating to a condition and being indicative of whether the monitoring function is allowable in the first domain; and only allowing initiation of the monitoring function in the first domain when the condition is present if its related control value indicates that the monitoring function is allowable. In some embodiments the first domain is a secure domain and the monitoring function is a debug or trace function.
Patent GB-2399702-A (GB)
Title: Fail-safe electric heating controller
Inventor: BORRILL CHARLES
IPC: H02H5/04
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: A heating controller 3 supplies a heating panel 4, such as an electric blanket, with pulsed AC power, skipping at least one full cycle of power between successive ON pulses, thereby reducing the power supplied to the element 4. The controller has a fail-safe device such as a thermal fuse (fig 4, F) which breaks the supply to the element 4 if full power is supplied, possibly as a result of an ON state fault in controller 3. Each ON pulse may be a single AC cycle and may be fo every other cycle of the AC supply, the controller 3 may comprise a triac (fig 4,T1) and the fail-safe device may comprise a thermal fuse and associated heating resistor (fig 4, R15, R28) or a time-delay fuse. Controller 3 controls the temperature of heater 4 from a feedback signal from a sensing element 6 which may be separated from heating conductor 7 by a sheath (fig 2, 8) of material such as doped PVC which leaks a current to heating element 7 according to the temperature. Controller 3 may sense the current leaked to conductor 6 during OFF periods of the current. Conductor 6 may be connected in series with element 7 via a diode 21.
Patent GB-2413933-A (GB)
Title: Footwear fastening device
Inventor: ASHFIELD MARK
IPC: A43C11/22
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: A footwear fastening device comprises pre-tensioned elastic straps each designed to extend between corresponding eyelets in footwear. The strap is retained by short rigid bars of plastics or metal.
Patent GB-2402369-A (GB)
Title: Water-filled structure for protecting ships or harbours from attack
Inventor: METHERELL MARK BARRY
IPC: F41H11/05
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: Apparatus for protecting ships or harbours from attack by vessels comprises a vertical wall structure, formed from a plurality of compartments which can be filled with water and joined together. Flotation chambers are attached to the vertical structure to maintain it in a vertical orientation. The structure and chambers are formed from a resilient material, allowing them to be rolled or folded into a storage container, when not in use. The vertical wall structure may be elongated, and in use is disposed alongside a ship or harbour to be protected from attack.
Patent GB-2404987-A (GB)
Title: Correction to logging tool depth using cable tension and acceleration measurements
Inventor: STRICKLAND ROBERT W
IPC: E21B47/04
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: A well logging system comprises a logging sonde (Fig.1, 150), a wireline cable (Fig.1, 130), a distance sensor (Fig.1, 160), a tension sensor (Fig.1, 132), and a surface computer (Fig.1, 110). The logging sonde is moved through a wellbore while making logging measurements of the formation around the wellbore. The sonde includes an accelerometer (Fig.1, 152) to measure acceleration of the logging sonde. As the wireline cable is reeled in on the surface, the distance sensor detects the length of wireline cable that is retrieved. The tension sensor measures the tension in the wireline cable. The surface computer receives measurements from the accelerometer, the distance sensor, and the tension sensor, and determines intervals in which the logging tool is stuck. At least in part, this is done by finding "slow" intervals in which the wireline cable is stretching at about the same rate that the wireline cable is being reeled in. A depth correction method for log measurements made as a function of time comprises determining transient acceleration from the acceleration measurements and integrating the transient acceleration to determine an offset velocity ; integrating a difference between the offset velocity and an estimated background velocity to determine a depth correction.
Patent GB-2421999-A (GB)
Title: Lampshade with varying thickness to convey pattern by light penetration
Inventor: HAYES STEPHEN BRYCE
IPC: F21V1/14
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A lampshade 2 comprises a material of varying thickness, producing a pattern when the light 1 is switched on, but which may be invisible when the light is off. The profile of the shade material provides at least two thicknesses. The thinner area 3 of the lampshade produces a brighter transmission that is used to create a perceivable pattern. The shade may be incorporated into a night light, alarm clock or dawn simulator.
Patent GB-2422839-A (GB)
Title: Degradable polymer for use as viscofying agent for wellbore fluids
Inventor: ABAD CARLOS
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2005-01-11
Abstract: A degradable polymer for use as a viscofying agent for wellbore fluids, is formed through polymerisation of at least two pre-polymers, ''A'' and ''B''. ''A'' is preferably a polysaccharide containing chemically reactable primary and secondary groups (which may be hydroxyl, amino, aldehyde, formyl, epoxy, ester or amide groups), an example of such a polysaccharide is depolymerised guar gum. ''B'' is preferably poly(ethyleneadipate) tolyene 2-4-diisocyanate, or polyethylene glycol bismethacrylate. The polymer essentially fully degrades into soluble fragments after initiation of a breaking process.
Patent GB-2423175-A (GB)
Title: Payment system
Inventor: BAKER PAUL
IPC: G06K19/00
Filed: 2005-02-15
Abstract: A system for making a payment from an account of a user is associated with a plurality of personal account numbers, which are capable of authorising payment from the account. The system comprises a payment device 2 from which one of the personal account numbers can be read. Further personal account numbers can be provided by inserting a disposable memory card (Figure 7a). When the payment device 2 needs replacing only a portion 4, retained by a screw 52, is replaced. A card reader has levers (85a, 85b, Figure 10) which are displaced by ridges on a compatible card to move a blocking block (87) and allow a flap (89) to open.
Patent GB-2424030-A (GB)
Title: Underground drainage apparatus and system
Inventor: COX JOHN
IPC: E03B3/03
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: Drainage apparatus 1 for location underground and arranged in use to receive and temporarily retain rain water. The apparatus comprises a plurality of walls 3 forming a chamber 2 having a substantially hollow interior space with gaps 6 at at least certain of the junctions between the walls to facilitate the egress of water from the interior space into the surroundings, at least the side walls of the chamber 2 being made of a corrugated material with the corrugations being aligned substantially with the vertical in-use.
Patent GB-2424992-A (GB)
Title: Lamp capsule pinch seal and method of making such a seal
Inventor: PERRY TIMOTHY PETER
IPC: H01J29/90
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: A pinch seal (7) for a low wattage ceramic metal halide lamp 1 which comprises a capsule (3) containing the operating parts of the lamp 1 and a pinch seal (7) closing the capsule at one end and containing the feed wires (9) for the lamp 1 in which the cross sectional shape (43) of the pinch (7) is determined by dimensional analysis of the capsule cross section prior to carrying out the pinch operation so as to give minimum of lateral flow of the quartz material. The invention also includes a method of making such a seal.
Patent GB-2409681-A (GB)
Title: Nucleic acid constructs for gene expression
Inventor: BRAUN RALPH PATRICK
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: Nucleic acid constructs comprising viral genomic nucleic acid which comprises at least two endogenous gene expression regulatory units which each comprise an endogenous promoter where the endogenous promoters of the units are active at the same phase in the viral life cycle of the virus the viral genomic nucleic acid is derived from are provided. The endogenous gene expression regulatory units are used to express particular chosen heterologous coding sequences and in particular to express heterologous antigens. The constructs can be used in a vaccine to generate an immune response against the heterologous antigens and in particular may be used in a DNA vaccine. Methods for generating the constructs and means for their administration are also provided.
Patent GB-2435069-A (GB)
Title: A non-slip ladder support
Inventor: CLUBB MICHAEL
IPC: E06C7/46
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: A non-slip ladder support comprises a flat ground engaging base with a means for stabilising the ends of the ladder uprights. The ends of the ladder are fitted into cups which are fixed to the base by U-bolts enabling the cups to swivel through 180 degrees. The cups are adjustable to accommodate any size ladder. The base may be secured to the ground by pegs which push through pre-formed holes, or blades which fit through pre-formed slits. The blades allow for the base to be secured between paving slabs or blocks. Under the base, which may be formed of aluminium, is attached a rubber non-slip mat. The base may also be fitted with rubber suction pads to give extra grip on smooth floors.
Patent GB-2436924-A (GB)
Title: Portable security monitor
Inventor: EVERETT DAVID
IPC: H04M1/72418
Filed: 2006-04-08
Abstract: A portable security monitor that includes an antenna 1 for wireless communications with the control device and the play back device, a camera 2 for taking still pictures or videos, a user display panel 3, a data entry device such as a keyboard 4 for setting up the security monitor, a microphone 5 for recording sound. The security monitor accepts commands from the command device figure 2, which includes an antenna 6 for wireless communications with the security monitor, a user display 7, and a keyboard 8 for data entry by the user for creating command messages to be sent to the security monitor. A play back device (Fig. 3), includes an antenna 9 for receiving the media messages from the security monitor, a loudspeaker or earphone 10 for playing back the audio media, a display 11 for playing back the still photos and the video pictures, and a data entry device 12 to allow user control of the media play back. The command device (figure 2) and the playback device (figure 3) may be constructed as a single unit.
Patent GB-2439774-A (GB)
Title: Solar cell using photosynthesis
Inventor: HARROD GRAHAM VINCENT
IPC: H01L31/04
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: A method of utilising some of the molecular components involved in the process of photosynthesis to generate electrical potential from incident light is disclosed. A number of molecular photosynthetic molecules 2 are used to absorb light energy, produce energised electrons and to transfer these electrons by a cascade of electron transfer molecules 5, 6, 8 to an electrode 10. The molecular components 2 are contained in a vessel (19, fig 2) that allows light to enter and the electrodes 10, 14 are positioned to allow electricity generated by the device to be transferred to external circuitry. The device specifically uses a photosystem I (PS I) complex as the active medium of a photovoltaic device.
Patent GB-2426976-A (GB)
Title: Material for brake disc comprising porous body impregnated with ceramic particles
Inventor: MURPHY MARTIN JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: C04B35/84
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A method for forming a material for a brake disc comprises introducing into the pore one or more precursor materials for forming or depositing a ceramic material wherein the precursor material is a liquid containing a suspension of ceramic particles and/or acid phosphate. A material for a brake disc comprises a porous body contains within its pores (i) a chemically bonded phosphate ceramic; (ii) a ceramic material which has been deposited; (iii) a ceramic material formable by depositing an initial ceramic material from the liquid suspension and then reacting these particles with monoaluminium phosphate; or (iv) a ceramic material formable by vitrifying monoaluminium phosphate within the pores. In a further aspect a material for forming a brake disc comprises a porous body containing within its pores a ceramic material, wherein the ceramic material is present substantially throughout the porous body. The porous body may be a carbon-carbon composite brake disc. The ceramic particles may comprise alumina, zirconia, magnesia, yttria, silican carbide, silica, boron carbide, boron nitride, titanium boride, iron oxides and chromium oxides. The particles are preferably 20-200 nm in size. The material may also be used in clutch plates.
Patent GB-2429170-A (GB)
Title: Stretcher with moving side rails
Inventor: WARD PHILIP
IPC: A61G1/013
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a stretcher which includes cot sides 160 and 162. These can be moved towards or away from the patient support to accommodate patients of greater width than average. The stretcher also includes a leg support that can be moved to a shock position by a hydraulic cylinder 152 connected to the lower end of the u-shaped frame 150 at one end and at the other to the leg part of the patients support.
Patent GB-2440499-A (GB)
Title: Tabletop planters
Inventor: KEY CHRISTINE ANN
IPC: A47G7/02
Filed: 2006-07-29
Abstract: A tabletop planter or flowerpot 10, comprising a first portion 12 configured to define a void for accommodating a plant, and a second portion 14 configured to locate in a hole in the tabletop of a garden table. The second portion is preferably a hollow tubular shape, with a mesh or grille 16 to prevent soil falling from the first portion into the second portion. The end of the second portion may be connected to a hosepipe. Also claimed is an article comprising a first portion configured to rest on the tabletop of a garden table, and a second portion configured to locate in a hole in the said garden table, the second portion providing drainage of water from and/or providing stability to the first portion. The tabletop article may be a flowerpot; a planter; a vase; a bowl; a platter; a candlestick or candleholder; or a lamp.
Patent GB-2444258-A (GB)
Title: Wall coping
Inventor: CLEAR LIAM
IPC: E04D3/40
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: A coping unit 40 comprises an underlying portion 44 configured to underlie an adjacent coping unit to form a lap joint. A channel (17 figure 1) or channels 47a, 47b formed on the upper surface of the underlying portion are arranged to direct rainwater penetrating the lap joint laterally of the unit. An undersurface of the unit is configured to form a drip point or edge (18, Fig. 2; 38, Fig. 6) spaced from a face of a wall (22 figures 3, 7 or 11) on which the unit is installed, whereby water emerging from the channel falls off the drip point or edge away from the wall face. The drip point may comprise inset strips 48 or depending ridges (18, Fig. 2; 38, Fig. 6) cast or moulded together with the coping unit.
Patent GB-2444768-A (GB)
Title: Piling Shackle Magnetic Safety Device
Inventor: WILLIAMS JONAH LAURANCE
IPC: B66C1/66
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A quick release piling shackle magnetic safety device 5 is made of protective sleeve 1 figure 5, anchor point 2 figure 5, handle 3 figure 5, concealed magnet 6, and stitching 4 figure 5 down back and side, and across the top 7, to conceal the magnet 6. The device is used to secure the free ends of release or pitching ropes 4 figure 2 of quick release shackles 3 figure 2 used to lift a pile 1 figure 2 with a crane 2 figure 2 and magnetically, releasably secures the free ends of the ropes to the pile. The sleeve 1 figure 5 may be made of canvas and the handle 3 figure 5 and anchor point 2 figure 5 may be made from webbing.
Patent GB-2442508-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic cabling aid
Inventor: WRIGHT SHARON
IPC: H02G1/06
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A tool for the aid of guiding wires, cables and tubes etc through holes, for example holes in cavity walls, by the application of a temporary magnetic attachment, screwed or other, to the end of the wire, cable, tube etc, and retrieved with the use of a magnetic rod or a rod which will attract a magnet.