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Patent GB-2391257-A (GB)
Title: Bi-fold door assembly
Inventor: BOLTON SIMON
IPC: E05D15/26
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A bi-fold door assembly has a first door half mounted in a door frame by upper and lower hinges 26 for rotation about a first axis C and a second door half mounted for rotation about a second axis and also slidable along a track mounted to the door frame. Upper hinge 26 includes a spring loaded pivot pin that, by pivoting the door assembly about a fulcrum formed by the lower hinge 52, can be automatically engaged with a hole 40 in the upper hinge bearing block 38 fastened to the door frame. Ramps 44 on either side of hole 40 allow the pivot pin to be depressed as it is brought into engagement with hole 40.
Patent GB-2386671-A (GB)
Title: Stacked disk valve trim
Inventor: THURSTON KENNETH A
IPC: F16K47/08
Filed: 2003-01-21
Abstract: Pressure reduction in a fluid flow control device is optimized, minimizes valve wear and presents solutions in reducing, attenuating, eliminating, damping, redirecting, or otherwise defeating valve noise. In one embodiment, a flow control device is provided including a valve trim assembly comprising a plurality of stacked valve trim disks 22A-22D defining a plurality of flow paths 30 along a fluid passage between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet of the flow control device. Respective flow paths defined by the valve trim disks comprise an expansion/contraction mechanism 40, a velocity control mechanism 50, an acoustic chamber 60, and frequency shifting passages 70. The expansion/contraction mechanism 40 has a cross section including rapid increases and decreases in cross-sectional flow area. The velocity control mechanism 50 defines a cross-sectional flow profile defining a relatively low cross-sectional flow area proximate the fluid inlet and a relatively high cross-sectional flow area proximate the fluid outlet. The acoustic chamber 60 is configured to defeat acoustic disturbances generated in the expansion/contraction mechanism 40 and the velocity control mechanism 50. The frequency shifting passages 70 are configured to direct fluid flow from the acoustic chamber 60 to the fluid outlet and increase the sonic frequency of acoustic disturbances associated with the directed fluid. Also disclosed is the expansion/contraction mechanism in the form of V-shaped turns defined within a single trim disk and lying in a plane defined by the disk.
Patent GB-2399989-A (GB)
Title: Packet control in cellular communications
Inventor: THOMAS HOWARD
IPC: H04L47/32
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A method of, and apparatus for, controlling data packets routed via a packet control means (14) comprising a buffer (16) to a subscriber unit (34) in a cellular communications system (1). The method comprises determining a probability of an interruption in a communication route between the packet control means (14) and the subscriber unit (34); and dependent upon the probability, performing a packet control process for reducing the number of data packets in the buffer (16). The step of performing the packet control process may be further dependent upon the number of data packets in the buffer (16). The packet control process may comprise deleting data packets from the buffer (16) and/or providing for the rate or number of data packets being sent to the buffer (16) to be reduced. The interruption may be due to the subscriber unit (34) being handed over between cells of the cellular communications system (1).
Patent GB-2400647-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable housing for recessed light
Inventor: GROTE TREVOR
IPC: F21V21/04
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A light fitting 100 for a compact fluorescent lamp 238 is provided such that the light fitting can be mounted in an aperture 102 of a variable size. The body 200 of the light fitting has a rim portion 220, and a mounting assembly 300 adjustably securable with the rim portion such that the lateral position of the mounting assembly can be adjusted to fit the width of the aperture. The mounting assembly may be secured by a screw (414, fig 5) engaging with a hole (412, fig 5). The device is of particular use during replacement of non-standard light fittings.
Patent GB-2389224-A (GB)
Title: Recombinant separator
Inventor: CHEIKY MICHAEL
IPC: H01M50/489
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A heterogeneous, cellulose battery separator (10) made of a mixture of cellulose (12) and a polymer with hydrogen permeability for use in zinc-based batteries exhibiting increased hydrogen transport through the membrane while maintaining low electrical impedance and exhibiting resistance to zinc ion transport preventing zinc dendrite formation.
Patent GB-2406419-A (GB)
Title: Security procedures
Inventor: JONES RAYMOND
IPC: A61B5/117
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: A customer is provided in advance of a visit with an appointment confirmation document including an image of a representative and informing the customer of the date of the proposed visit. The document states a unique customer number and the region in which the customer is located. When the representative arrives the customer checks that the appearance of the representative matches the facial image on the document and that the representative has an identity card authorising them to operate in the customer's region. The customer can also check that the representative knows their customer number before allowing them onto the premises.
Patent GB-2406266-A (GB)
Title: A toothbrush with a circular bristle head
Inventor: TAPPER HUMPHREY JOHN
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A toothbrush with an elongate shaft serving as a handle with at one end a collection of bristles mounted radially around the shaft. In use, the bristle arrangement cleans and stimulates a greater area of the teeth and the gum tissues. The bristle arrangement also makes it easier for use by persons with limited mobility and who normally have difficulty rotating a regular toothbrush by hand.
Patent GB-2394738-A (GB)
Title: Internal riser rotating control head
Inventor: BOURGOYNE DARRYL A
IPC: E21B21/08
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A system for forming a subsea borehole is provided, whereby the borehole is formed by utilising a rotatable pipe P, and a fluid. The system comprises a subsea housing 14 that is positioned above the borehole. A bearing assembly 28 is mounted with the housing, the bearing assembly featuring an inner 36 and outer 38 member, with the inner member rotatable relative to the outer member, and with a passage within it allowing the rotatable pipe to extend through the bearing assembly. A seal is also provided to seal the bearing with the rotatable pipe. Finally, a holding member 24 is employed to locate the entire bearing assembly within the subsea housing. Numerous other embodiments are disclosed, some utilising a feature whereby the fluid pressure in the system can be increased to control borehole pressure.
Patent GB-2408570-A (GB)
Title: Current collector for electricl vehicle
Inventor: CRAIG MARTIN
IPC: B60L5/20
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A current collector for electrical vehicles drawing current form overhead conductors comprises a carbon collector body 10 and a metal carrier 11. A fibre Bragg Grating temperature sensor 12 is embedded within the carbon collector body 10, strain and temperature sensors 13 are fixed to the metal carrier 11. Fibre optic cables 14 are connected to the sensors and pass to a micro-controller. Also described is a monitoring system using detector means in the current collector to indicate collector condition/damage, and also force acting on the collector, likely to cause damage to the overhead conductor and a GPS to locate where this occurs. Control means may also be provided for the pantograph.
Patent GB-2395817-A (GB)
Title: Electronic circuit
Inventor: WU CHUNG-HSIAO R
IPC: G11C5/00
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: A circuit topology for high-speed memory access is disclosed, in which an electronic circuit includes a memory controller. The memory controller is coupled to a memory module by a first plurality of transmission lines. The memory module may include a second plurality of transmission lines coupled to the first plurality. The memory module further includes a first memory bank coupled to the second plurality of transmission lines and a third plurality of transmission lines. A second memory bank may be coupled to the third plurality of transmission lines. Each of the first, second, and third pluralities of transmission lines may be part of a common bus.
Patent GB-2392339-A (GB)
Title: Device,server,system and method to generate mutual photometric effects
Inventor: STAUDER JURGEN
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for generating mutual photometric effects. The invention concerns also a server for delivering photometric parameters for generating mutual photometric effects and a system including such a device and such a server. According to the invention the device (1) comprises - means for receiving and demultiplexing said visual data sets and photometric parameters respectively associated with said data sets, - means for defining said mutual photometric effects to be generated for these photometric parameters, - composition and rendering means for positioning said visual data sets in said common support space and applying said effects defined for said photometric parameters from at least one of said visual data sets to at least one other of said visual data sets so that at least one visual data set influences one other visual data set in said common support space.
Patent GB-2410018-A (GB)
Title: Cable storage device
Inventor: MITCHELL NICHOLAS
IPC: B65H75/40
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: A cable storage device 1 comprises a drum 2 with interengaging rotating members being located on and supporting a first end 4 of the drum with at least one socket 5 being located on the second end 6 of the drum, the at least one socket cooperating with the plug at one end of a cable to be stored on the cable storage means and the cable storage means further comprising cable guides 7 which serve to guide the cable extending from the plug onto the winding surface 8 of the drum. The second end of the drum may have a flange 13 extending therefrom, the cable guides comprising a slot 16 in this flange through which the cable may pass. A latch 18, which can be spring-loaded, may be provided which covers the slot when it is not in use. The cable storage device may further comprise an outer casing 12.
Patent GB-2412910-A (GB)
Title: Transportation and/or storage of sheet items such as vehicle windscreens
Inventor: WESTHOVENS IVO
IPC: B65G49/06
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: An arrangement for locating sheet items such as windscreens for transport or storage in a container comprises a releasable brake system for engaging edges of the items and means for securing the sheets in a lateral direction, which securing means has means for limiting, monitoring and controlling the force applied to the sheets. The brake system includes brake bars 25, 26 having high friction surfaces, eg rubber pads. The sheets may be slid into position along bars 9, 10, 61 having low friction surfaces, eg of PTFE, whereupon the brake bars 25, 26 may be raised to engage the edges of the sheets. Paddles 17, 18 of the securing means may then be tilted to engage the sheets laterally with a force which may be limited eg by torque limiting clutch arrangements or pressure sensors.
Patent GB-2397782-A (GB)
Title: Process and synthesizer for molecular engineering and synthesis of materials
Inventor: SRINIVASAN GOPALAKRISHNAN
IPC: F25B21/00
Filed: 2002-08-07
Abstract: A novel process of molecular engineering of materials for synthesis using electron excitations and a synthesizer capable of carrying out the process of electron excitations effectively is given in the specification. The synthesizer changes the properties of the material and also act as an electronic catalytic convertor or a fluid or fuel reformulator or as a heat pump for altering the kinetics of chemical reactions, performance of internal combustion engines, heat engine cycles and finds wide use in multivarious applications including emission control, clean energy production, synthesize of new products, generation of' LASER beam using carbondioxide in the automobile exhaust, water treatment plants, refrigeration machines, Communications, etc.
Patent GB-2414186-A (GB)
Title: Combination device for injection and blood sampling
Inventor: WALD DAVID
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2004-05-22
Abstract: A combination device for the simultaneous injection of a medical product through the skin and the delivery of a capillary blood sample to the skin surface for testing comprising; a hollow needle 1 and a solid lancet 9 embedded into a fixation plate 4 and a rigid, hollow collar 7 integrally moulded to the fixation plate 4 which connects the blunt end of the needle 3 to the spout of a syringe 8. The needle 1 and lancet 9 may be separated by a distance of 10-20 millimetres, parallel to each other and detachable. The needle 1 is preferably longer than the lancet 9. The device may have a protective cap and may be disposable. The device may be attached to a syringe 8 and may be operated by manual pressure or by means of a spring or other mechanical device.
Patent GB-2416428-A (GB)
Title: Method for fabricating a semiconductor element from a dispersion of semiconductor particles
Inventor: KUGLER THOMAS
IPC: H01L21/368
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor element with the following steps. Depositing a suspension of particles of a semiconductor and a solution of the same or a different semiconductor or a precursor thereof on a substrate. Solidifying the mixture so that the solution electrically connects adjacent particles of the suspended particles. The semiconductors being of the same conductivity type. The soluted semiconductor comprising a solvent. The solidifying process is heating the semiconducting mixture. The soluted semiconductor is a pentacene- or a SnS2 precursor. The semiconductor particles is a collodial suspension. The deposition is by projection of liquid droplets. The process can involve a step of annealing. A semiconductor element of particles in a matrix of a binder with same conductivity type which is connecting adjacent particles. The semiconductor can be organic.
Patent GB-2418209-A (GB)
Title: A toilet seat assembly
Inventor: ALLEN JEFFREY
IPC: A47K13/12
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: A toilet seat assembly comprising a seat (2) and hinge means (5) for hingedly attaching the seat (2) to a toilet. The hinge means (5) comprises a mounting block (50) having an arcuate slot (17), and an arcuate seat tang (20) extends rearwardly of the seat which is slidable in the arcuate slot of the mounting block. The assembly may also comprise a lid (3) ; and hinge means for hingedly attaching the lid (3) to a toilet; and an arcuate lid tang (23) extending rearwardly of the lid which is also slidable in the arcuate slot (17) of the mounting block (50). Also included is a toilet seat assembly where a mounting block has an arcuate projecting member which may be received in an arcuate slot defined in the seat.
Patent GB-2419877-A (GB)
Title: Equipment for treatment of sludge by ultrasonic radiation and anaerobic digestion
Inventor: MARYAN PAUL STEPHEN
IPC: C02F11/04
Filed: 2004-11-09
Abstract: Equipment for treating sludge created by an aerobic waste treatment plant, the equipment comprises an ultrasonic irradiation duct through which the sludge is flowing. The duct comprises a cylindrical pipe with a multiplicity of ultrasonic transducers attached to the outside of the pipe in an array of separate transducers, that extends both circumferentially and longitudinally. Each transducer is connected to a signal generator so that the transducer radiates no more than 3 W/cm<2>. The equipment further comprises an anaerobic digester with an outlet for biogas. Sludge, that has passed through the duct, is supplied to the digester, and energy is obtained from the biogas in a conversion step, e.g by using an electricity generator driven by an engine for which the biogas is the fuel. The irradiation breaks up cell walls and reduce the bulk of the sludge, and useful electrical energy is produced. Heat can be transferred from the conversion step to the sludge, that is caused to flow through the duct, and so enhancing the effectiveness of the ultrasonic irradiation. The equipment is e.g. a module, incorporating a support frame, the module being of convenient size for transport.
Patent GB-2422097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to an adjustable seat
Inventor: SVENSSON PER-OLOF
IPC: B60N2/32
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: An adjustable seat (1) incorporates a moveable squab element (4). The squab element may be moved from an initial position in which the squab element is flush with the remaining parts of the vehicle seat to a first intermediate position and then to a subsequent second position. The squab is mounted on a first linkage (7) which carries an intermediate support. A second linkage (10) extends from the intermediate support to a seat mount (9) incorporated with the squab element.
Patent GB-2422147-A (GB)
Title: Method of treating effluent comprising the provision of a plurality of bacteria supporting elements
Inventor: ELLISON GEOFFREY KEVIN
IPC: C02F11/02
Filed: 2005-01-15
Abstract: A sewage treatment apparatus comprising a treatment tank 2 containing effluent 3 in which a large number of sponge balls 4 are submerged and which are of a material such as to absorb the effluent, e.g. open cell plastic foam. A conveyor 5 such as an endless chain or belt conveyor is provided so as to convey balls from the effluent to a pair of horizontal axis compressor rollers 6 which squeeze a large proportion of the absorbed effluent from the balls which is discharged at 7 via e.g. a chute to a collecting tank. The balls are returned to the effluent after passing though the rollers. Also claimed is a device for the treatment of fluids comprising bacteria-growth supporting elements of compressible sponge or sponge-like or other synthetic foam material of a thickness and/or shape so as to enable nitrification to occur on and near the surface 9 by providing an aerobic zone and de-nitrification takes place deeper within the material in an anoxic inner zone 10. Also claimed is a method of treating effluents in an existing activated sludge system by introducing media supporting bacteria made from synthetic resilient foam balls which float or are buoyant in the effluent. The balls having a pore size sufficient to enable the inner space to be colonised by bacteria. Conditions being such that bacteria operating on the system of suspended growth continue to deveop with the aeration tank and bacteria, which operate on the fixed film principle on, and in the ball.
Patent GB-2411156-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible steering column with a breakable anchor member
Inventor: BARTON LAURIE
IPC: F16F7/12
Filed: 2005-02-07
Abstract: A collapsible steering apparatus for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The steering apparatus includes main bracket 10 and a skid bracket 12, the skid bracket mounting the steering column 16. In a crash condition, the skid bracket slides relative to the main bracket by sliding of a connecting bolt in a slot 18. The connecting bolt is held in the slot by an anchor member 22 that has projecting arms 44, 46 held in recesses. The anchor member has deformable ribs 50 to ensure a snug fit in the slot. In the crash condition, the projecting arms shear from the anchor member to allow sliding of the anchor member and the connecting bolt along the slot to provide sliding of the skid bracket relative to the main bracket.
Patent GB-2409714-A (GB)
Title: Retainer lock nut for the stem packing of a fluid pressure control device
Inventor: LOVELL MICHEL K
IPC: F16K31/126
Filed: 2003-08-26
Abstract: A control valve includes a valve body (14) defining a top opening. A bonnet (28) is provided for closing off the top opening of the valve body. A stem (40) housed in the bonnet and the valve housing slidably moves a valve plug (30) in the valve housing to open and close the valve. A packing assembly (44) is provided for sealing between the stem and bonnet, and a packing retainer maintains the packing assembly within the bonnet. A retainer ring (12) is provided for securing the packing retainer (48) in place. The retainer ring can be formed as a generally cylindrical ring that engages the packing retainer and can be tightened on the packing retainer. Outer notches (56) formed in an exterior surface of the lock nut provide for tightening of the lock nut with a tool. In addition, the retainer ring may include a lower portion that closely receives an outer surface of the packing retainer, thereby to center the retainer ring with the packing retainer. Still further, the retainer ring may have an upper portion that automatically centers the retainer ring with the bonnet.
Patent GB-2427236-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustment control apparatus for window shades
Inventor: CHENG LI-MING
IPC: E06B9/32
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A height adjustment control apparatus for window shades includes an upper cap 3 and a lower seat 4, two coupling ducts 301 coupled on two sides of the upper cap 3 and lower seat 4 that have a bracing track 300 running though the interior, two take-up reels 5 located in a centre housing compartment 40 formed on the lower seat 4, two coil springs 6 held in the take-up reels 5 having ends latched on the reels and on central posts 41 and 42, a brake member 7 coupled on a post 43 located on one side of the centre housing compartment, and a push rod 8 pressing the brake member 7. The brake member 7 has two arched pressing plates 70 and teeth 701 to engage with teeth 441, 451 formed on cord clamping members 440, 450 on two outer sides of the housing compartment 40. When the push rod 80 is pushed, the brake member 7 is released and the two take-up reels 5 are enabled to rotate, allowing the pulling cords 21, 22 to be retracted or extended without entangling.
Patent GB-2427972-A (GB)
Title: Turbine speed monitor and overspeed trip
Inventor: JONES IAN
IPC: F01D21/02
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: This invention relates to a speed monitor apparatus for monitoring speed and acceleration of rotating turbine equipment (turbomachinery) and for operating an overspeed trip to shut down the equipment in the event that the speed or acceleration exceed predetermined thresholds. The invention provides a speed monitor module having an output switch comprising a plurality of armature clamped relays such that first armatures form a first electrical path only when both first armatures are open or when both first armatures are closed and second armatures provide a second electrical path when either or both second armatures are open or closed such that the second electrical path is discontinuous when either first armature is stuck in an open or closed position causing either second armature to remain floating between an open and closed position.
Patent GB-2429696-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical packaging
Inventor: IMBIMBO PAOLO
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A pharmaceutical package in the form of a flat paper card format comprises peelable perforated squares 7 that are numbered or dated, each covering a respective pill, tablet or capsule. A thermoplastic blister pack 1 is mounted behind the paper card section 3 and is inserted through cut-out holes 2. The pills are inserted into the pocket openings of blister pack 1, and sealed by an aluminium sheet of foil 9. Adhesive is applied to both sides of the aluminium foil 9. The paper card section 3 is then folded back and permanently attached to the back of section 4, containing the adhered aluminium foil 9 in between. Each perforated square 7 contains a pull-tab 8. As a pull-tab 8 is pulled, the perforated square 7 is peeled back also tearing the adhered aluminium foil 9 underneath, revealing a pill. A Patient Information Leaflet may be attached within a cover 6.