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Patent GB-2400251-A (GB)
Title: Video screen with wireless transmitters for both stowed and viewing positions
Inventor: ANDREWS CHRISTOPHER EUGENE
IPC: H04B10/118
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: A video screen moveable between a viewing position and a stowed position and displays the video signal to the viewing area when the video screen is in the viewing position. A first emitter port that is moveable with the video screen irradiates the wireless information signal throughout the viewing area in response to the auxiliary signal when the video screen is in the viewing position. A second emitter port irradiates the wireless information signal throughout the viewing area when the video screen is in the stowed position.
Patent GB-2412055-A (GB)
Title: An indicator glove
Inventor: FENTON KENNETH
IPC: A41D13/01
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: A glove fitted with flashing indicating units that are turned on via two switching contacts located on the forefinger 1 and thumb 2 of the glove which when pressed together complete a circuit and turn on the flashing indicating units. The units are lit by one or more LED's that are powered by a battery (1, Fig 4) that may be housed in the indicating units. The gloves allow a cyclist to be visible whilst performing hand signals. Preferably one of the flashing indicating units is fitted to the back of the gloves 4 and the other fitted to the front of the gloves 3. Preferably the units may have a pulse switch (4, Fig 4) and a transparent indicating cap.
Patent GB-2408590-A (GB)
Title: Rear projection type image display device
Inventor: HIRATA KOJI
IPC: G03B21/10
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a rear projection type image display device comprising projection lenses 2, 3 for projecting an image displayed on an image display element onto a transmission type screen 6 on a larger scale, an optical path turn-back minor 7 for turning back halfway a light beam projected from the projection lenses, and a drive circuit for displaying an image on the image display element, that are fixedly housed within a housing 5. When a diagonal size of the transmission type screen 6, the depth of the housing 5, and the length from a lower end of the screen 6 to a lower end of the housing 5, are assumed to be SS, D, and L, respectively, the following conditions are satisfied: SS > 40 inch (101,6 cm), D   &  SS/3.0, and L   &  SS/10.9.
Patent GB-2423069-A (GB)
Title: Drinking straw slidably secured within a beverage container
Inventor: KOWSSARI FARVARDIN
IPC: B65D23/00
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A beverage container has a drinking straw provided within the interior of the container. The straw may be slidably secured in position within the container by means of guides spaced along the internal wall of the container. Alternatively, the straw may be accommodated within a tube fixed to the interior of the container and from which it is telescopically extendible. A knob may be provided at the lower end of the straw to prevent the complete withdrawal of the straw from the container. The straw may be used in bottles, cans and cartons.
Patent GB-2418538-A (GB)
Title: Thick-film printed circuit
Inventor: HELFRICH JENS
IPC: C04B41/52
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A process for producing a thick-film hybrid, comprises the steps of: providing a ceramic substrate 1; printing at least one thick-film conducting layer 2 onto the substrate to form a conductive pattern on the substrate, the pattern comprising at least one conductive pad located for subsequent connection to an electrical component; covering at least a portion of the thick-film conductor with an insulating overglaze 3, leaving each pad uncovered by the overglaze; metallising the pads 4; and electrically connecting electrical components 7 to the metallised pads. The hybrid produced is suitable for use at ambient temperatures above 150{C. A printed resistor may also be formed. The pads may be metallised with layers of nickel and gold. Components 7 may be attached to the pads by solder, conducting adhesive, ultrasonically bonded aluminium wire or micro-welded nickel strips.
Patent GB-2426099-A (GB)
Title: Wearable imager device
Inventor: NEWMAN YONA
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: A wearable imager device has a body, a strap 27 worn by a hand or fingers of a user and an indicator light to indicate operation of the device, wherein the indicator light is incorporated in the strap 27. The strap is conveniently made of a flexible material, the indicator light a flexible light emitting band formed in the strap in part or all of the length of the strap.
Patent GB-2419703-A (GB)
Title: Isolated virtual overlay infrastructures each having an interface to control interaction with others
Inventor: EDWARDS NIGEL JOHN
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A system has a virtual overlay infrastructure mapped onto physical resources for processing, storage and network communications, the virtual infrastructure having virtual entities for processing, storage and network communications. Virtual infrastructures of different users share physical resources but are isolated and have their own management entities. An interface between infrastructures allows controlled relaxation of the isolation, using a gateway between virtual nets, or shared virtual storage devices. This can allow businesses to share data or applications, while maintaining control of security.
Patent GB-2409357-A (GB)
Title: Comparing output voltages of lamps
Inventor: SONG JAE HUN
IPC: H05B41/285
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A lamp driving apparatus includes a plurality of lamps arranged with a predetermined distance between adjacent lamps (42); a comparator (80) to compare output voltages of lamps (42) that are separated by more than the lamp distance. A power interruptor to cut off the power supply of a lamp (42) where mis-discharge is generated, in accordance with a comparison result of the comparator (80) may be provided. A lamp driving method is also disclosed which includes comparing a designated reference voltage with lamp output voltages. It may also include interrupting the power supply of the lamp (42) of which the output voltage is different from the reference voltage to stop mis-discharge between lamps (42). The invention in particularly suitable for use with LCD backlights, especially cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL).
Patent GB-2410783-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation valve
Inventor: RIDEOUT NEIL
IPC: F24F13/14
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A ventilation system has a valve device for controlling fluid flow through an opening (1). The valve has a support (2) and a closure structure mounted relative to the support (2), the closure structure being operable by a driving force. The closure structure comprises a deformable body (3) with at least one slot (10) bounded by edges, the edges being able to move relative to one another, so the closure structure is movable across the opening to different extents, to effect different degrees of restriction on the flow of fluid, by small movements of the body (3) effected by low operating forces. Helical slots (10) may be provided in a sheet or panel (3) and the driving force may be applied, e.g. by a humidity sensitive device (16), at an angle to cause the sheet or panel (3) to twist.
Patent GB-2419799-A (GB)
Title: Ice-cream containing encapsulated liquor
Inventor: HARDING EDWARD
IPC: A23G9/48
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: An ice-cream product <B>5</B> contains one or more cavities <B>1</B>, the cavities <B>1</B> are encapsulated with an edible membrane or cavity wall, the cavity containing a liquor <B>3</B> or a liquid which remains liquid at a temperature at which the ice-cream is solid. The or each cavity <B>1</B> may comprise a main reservoir for containing the liquid <B>3</B> which may taper to form one or more straw shaped cavities <B>2</B>, <B>11</B> which allow a consumer to suck the liquid <B>3</B> from the ice-cream product <B>5</B>. The reservoir may be partially divided by a dividing wall <B>10</B> so as to allow liquid <B>3</B> on one side of the wall <B>10</B> to rise in relation to the liquid on the other side of the wall <B>10</B>. The cavity wall may be made of a fatty substance which may include partially hydrogenated vegetable fat or of chocolate. The liquid within the cavity may remain as a liquid at temperatures below -1{C. The ice-cream <B>5</B> product may comprise a stick <B>6</B> and the cavity <B>3</B> may be moulded around the stick <B>6</B> prior to being encapsulated within the ice-cream. The liquid <B>3</B> in the cavity <B>1</B> may contain alcohol between 1% and 70% of the liquid's volume.
Patent GB-2416441-A (GB)
Title: Laser scanning microscope with adjustable scanning steps
Inventor: WOLLESCHENSKY RALF
IPC: H04N1/04
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A method of detecting objects using a laser scanning microscope involves a first scan (figure 5a) of a sample in a series of steps to generate an image, followed by at least a second scan (figure 5b) of the sample wherein the position of the scan lines are offset (for example by distance a/2) from the initial scan lines with respect to the main scan direction. The distance a between the scan lines is adjustable. The variability of distance a allows a user to adjust microscope resolution and the corresponding image acquisition time, in accordance with the nature of the observed scene.
Patent GB-2414175-A (GB)
Title: Bed rail
Inventor: TOMAS JORGE
IPC: A47C21/08
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: A bed rail (10) comprises a side rail (18) and a clamp (14, 114). The clamp (14, 114) is configured to clamp a mattress (16) to mount the side rail (18) alongside the mattress (16).
Patent GB-2429039-A (GB)
Title: Lock assembly with first and second return spring assemblies acting on handle
Inventor: STACE MARTIN
IPC: E05B3/06
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: A lock assembly for a door comprises a casing 1, a locking mechanism arranged at least partly within the casing and having a latch bolt 8, a handle in operative connection with the latch bolt 8, a first spring assembly 19 for applying a first return force to the handle and a second spring assembly 20 for applying a second return force to the handle. The provision of a second spring assembly enables an additional return force to act upon the handle in use of the lock assembly. The first and second spring assemblies may comprise helical compression springs. The second spring assembly may comprise a pivotally mounted housing. The door handle may comprise a lever 16 having two lever arms 17, 14 for tramsmitting a force to the latch bolt 8, and a projection 28 cooperating with the second spring assembly 20.
Patent GB-2415094-A (GB)
Title: Near-end crosstalk compensation at multi-stages
Inventor: ADRIAENSSENS LUC
IPC: H05K1/16
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A connector is provided for simultaneously improving both the NEXT high frequency performance when low crosstalk plugs are used and the NEXT low frequency performance when high crosstalk plugs are used. The connector includes PCB substrates made of materials having different dielectric frequency characteristics.
Patent GB-2429633-A (GB)
Title: Mop with integral wringer
Inventor: ELLAMS MICHAEL
IPC: A47L13/254
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A mop features an integral wringer mechanism comprising a pair of opposed arms 14 carrying wringer mechanisms 18, 24 such as a rollers 18, 24. A plate based mop head 22 is drawn between the rollers for wringing, as can be seen in the transition from fig.2a to fig. 2g.
Patent GB-2417125-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer with improved attenuator
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2005-04-04
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising an ion beam attenuator 6 which attenuates an ion beam 1a repeatedly switching between a zero transmission mode of operation during a time period   W  T1 and a non-zero transmission mode of operation during a time period   W  T2. The degree of attenuation of the ion beam can be varied by varying the mark space ratio   W  T2/  W  T1. The ion beam attenuator may release ions in packets or pulses but the packets or pulses of ions may be converted into a continuous ion beam by a relatively high pressure ion guide or gas collision cell arranged downstream of the ion beam attenuator. The attenuator preferably comprises a series of electrostatic electrodes 2a,2b,3a,3b,4a,4b to deflect ions away from an aperture in an exit electrode 5 when the voltage on electrodes 4a,4b charges.
Patent GB-2425271-A (GB)
Title: Transparent toy building blocks and illuminated transparent base.
Inventor: PRESCOTT MATTHEW HARRY
IPC: A63H33/08
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: Apparatus for creating three dimensional visual items comprises a base 4 having a transparent upper surface allowing a light source to shine through, and a plurality of at least partially transparent members 8 stackable to form columns. The upper surface of the base is also provided with a plurality of locations 14 for receiving members. The base may include a light source associated with each member receiving location. The transparent members are preferably mutually interconnectable. By appropriate stacking of the members the shading of each location when viewed from above can be set to a specific value and a picture can be created (Fig. 8). A computer program can be provided for generating instructions on how to stack the members to create the desired picture.
Patent GB-2437976-A (GB)
Title: Burner assembly for gaseous fuel
Inventor: BYRNE WILLIAM ANTHONY
IPC: F23D14/20
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: A burner assembly has a first, more robust burner means in the form of a series of apertures (18) in an elongate burner housing (10). A second, more fragile, burner means (20) in the form of a porous, heat-resistant ceramic mat overlies the first burner means. Both the first and second burner means are capable of sustaining combustion independently of the other. In normal use, combustion occurs at the outer face of the heat resistant porous ceramic mat (20), which allows the production of aesthetically pleasant flame effects. However, if the porous ceramic mat (20), which is relatively fragile, becomes damaged, the fuel is combusted correctly and safely at the underlying first burner means.
Patent GB-2423304-A (GB)
Title: Particle beam curable ink jet inks
Inventor: OVEREND ANDREW STUART
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: A non-aqueous, substantially solvent-free and photoinitiator-free, particle beam curable ink having a viscosity less than 30m Pa.s at 60 {C, comprising: (j) a colorant; and (ii) a mixture of (meth)acrylate compounds; wherein: (a) the colorant is present in the ink in an amount of 0.1 to 14.9 % by weight relative to the total weight of ink; and (b) the mixture of (meth)acrylate compounds comprises c % of one or more mono (meth)acrylate compounds, d % of one or more di (meth)acrylate compounds and e % of one or more compounds having three or more (meth)acrylate groups, wherein the values of c %, d % and e % are by weight relative to the total weight of the mono (meth)acrylate compounds, di (meth)acrylate compounds and compounds having three or more (meth)acrylate groups and are such that the value of: Formula (I) is less than or equal to 60: Formula (I). Said inks are especially useful as ink jet printing inks. The inks are especially suitable for food contact applications and when printed and cured demonstrate good fat resistance and low levels of leaching to foodstuffs.
Patent GB-2427471-A (GB)
Title: Pre-symptomatic markers for diseases associated with transmissible spongiform encephalopaties
Inventor: MANUELIDIS LAURA
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: Markers for TSE that are present prior to formation of detectable pathological prion protein are useful to detect this infection prior to clinical signs. Additional markers are useful to detect the stage of TSE infection and distinguish it from other conditions which have similar clinical symptoms. Determinations on isolated cell preparations am particularly useful, especially those derived from peripheral (non-brain) sources.
Patent GB-2432051-A (GB)
Title: Mounting a double layer capacitor on a printed circuit board
Inventor: SHINABERGER LEE
IPC: H01G11/00
Filed: 2006-11-01
Abstract: An electrochemical double layer capacitor (DLC) 10, in a cell case 12 defining an anode, is configured for mounting on a PCB 22. A first connector component, eg blade 20, is configured at each individual terminal lead 16 of the DLC 10. A second connector component, eg card edge connector 28, is mounted on the PCB 22 and includes a number of parallel connector elements 30 at a footprint location for electrical mating contact with the DLC leads. The connector configuration produces a minimal increase in the equivalent series resistance (ESR) of the capacitor when mounted on the PCB. An adhesive layer 46 may be provided on the PCB 22 or on the underside of the DLC case 12 to ensure that the DLC remains attached to the PCB; alternatively, other fastening means such as clips and screws may be used.
Patent GB-2443434-A (GB)
Title: Method for predicting nocturnal hypoglycaemia
Inventor: BUTLER RICHARD
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: A predictor of nocturnal hypoglycaemia for individuals with diabetes which provides a person with diabetes. The method selects blood glucose readings for the patient that may fall within a specified time or date range and associates a weight with the readings. Statistical methods are then applied to derive a risk metric. The patient may be alerted to take specific action based on the category of risk assigned. The device also provides indications of the blood glucose data supplied is not adequate for the analysis to proceed and produce a risk prediction, or a risk prediction with adequate confidence. These risk, action and alert indications are provided by the device as a message to the user. The message could be provided by any means the user can recognise including visual or audible means.
Patent GB-2444061-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle safety barriers
Inventor: LAWRENCE MICHAEL RICHARD
IPC: E01F15/04
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: An end anchor for a vehicle safety barrier comprises a block of material 28 having a front face 30 and a fixing point 38 for a rail 10 at one end thereof, the front face and/or the fixing point being arranged to dispose a rail attached to the fixing point at an angle to the front face. The angled or tapered surface in combination with a rail attached to the fixing point will cause an impacting vehicle to be deflected from its path so as to strike the anchor with a glancing blow. The material of the anchor can be concrete or a polymeric material such as polystyrene. The block can be solid, or it can have internal apertures to reduce the amount of material required and reduce the overall weight of the anchor.
Patent GB-2444907-A (GB)
Title: A joint fixator
Inventor: FOOTE BRIAN
IPC: A61B17/64
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a fixator for treating a fracture dislocation injury, comprising: first and second elements for piercing first and second bones, separated by a joint; and first and second separators arranged to engage with free ends of the first and second elements and to be variable in length.
Patent GB-2447277-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle rear door cover
Inventor: ROGERS MARK JONATHAN
IPC: E04H15/06
Filed: 2007-03-06
Abstract: A cover can be fitted to the rear door of a vehicle that opens in an upward motion with hinges on the roof section of the vehicle and has means to attach it to the overhead opened door. The cover may hang on the door though the width of the door. Any of the three sides may have an entry/exit point from the shelter E and may incorporate means to hold the opening in a fixed position. The cover bottom sections may incorporate a means to secure the sides to the ground.
Patent GB-2449691-A (GB)
Title: A reference plant lacking medicinal active compound expression
Inventor: MEIJER ETIENNE DE
IPC: A01H1/00
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A reference plant which has been selected to not express a medicinally active compounds but expresses most other non medicinally active compounds present in the therapeutically active comparator plant is disclosed. The plant can be used to generate a reference extract with a reference chemical profile that resembles that of the comparator plant without the active compound and therefore may be used as a placebo. In an exemplifying embodiment the medicinal compounds, which are "knocked out", are one or more cannabinoids and the plant is a cannabis, Cannabis sativa, plant. A method for producing the reference plant, extracts free of a medicinally active compound or group of compounds obtained therefrom and their use. More particularly, the novel reference plant is a plant derived from a comparator plant.
Patent GB-2450857-A (GB)
Title: Insulating materials
Inventor: KINSELLA JOHN
IPC: B32B3/26
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A thermal and acoustic insulating material comprises two or more layers 10 each comprising an array of voids 11 within hollow tubes disposed in parallel. The tubes may each comprise a chain of hollow cells connected by constricted parts 12, 13, and the layers may be stacked with the tubes nesting in the hollows provided between the cells of the layer immediately below. The voids 11 may be sealed at least at each end and may be at least partially evacuated of air or contain other gases. The surfaces of the sheets or voids may be coated with a low emissivity material or a gas impermeable material and the matrix of the sheet may contain infra red reflecting or infra red absorbing material. Low emissivity film or foil may be interposed between two layers and / or around the whole stack.
Patent GB-2444834-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle child seat allowing combined vertical adjustment of headrest and harness support
Inventor: HUTCHINSON JAMES M F
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: A car seat includes a vertically adjustable headrest 35 and harness support apparatus 46,49 that properly locates the position of a harness belt 50 relative to the child in response to the vertical positioning of the head rest 32. The headrest has slide members 37 which cooperate with a curved track 36 on the seat back 32, and a pivoting lock bar 42 of a locking mechanism which engages with a notched control rack 38 also disposed in the seat back 32. As the headrest 32 is raised, a top portion of the headrest moves forward to provide clearance with a vehicle seat. The harness belt 50 is trapped in a length adjustment lock and follows a path that extends around a fixed guide bar 49 at the top of the car seat frame then downwardly through a guide member 46 that directs the belt through an opening 46 in the seat back for engagement with the child. The guide member 46 is supported on a locking bar 42 of the headrest locking mechanism. The locking bar engages a rack device to fix the position of the harness when the position of the head rest is selected.
Patent GB-2455547-A (GB)
Title: A lid for a waste material container
Inventor: BRACKENBURY STEWART NEIL
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: The lid has an upper surface 20 and a lower surface, and an exhaust aperture 32 through the lid extending from the lower surface to the upper surface. A solar-powered extractor fan 34 is mounted in the exhaust aperture. The lid is especially suitable for a waste material container 12 in the form of a wheelie bin (10, figure 1). The extractor fan generates a flow of air through the waste material container when exposed to sufficient light conditions, to reduce the internal temperature thereof thereby reducing the rate of decomposition of waste material therein. An inlet aperture 38 containing an air conditioning agent, may be provided, said agent comprising a liquid or solid fragrance device, deodorant or insecticide. The lid may be retro-fitted to existing containers.