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Patent GB-2452517-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine air filtration
Inventor: STYLES MARTIN JAMES
IPC: B01D46/52
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: An air filtration system for an internal combustion engine, comprises an air filter 1 removably held in an air filter housing. The air filter has a particulate filtration portion 5 for filtering particulates from inlet air flow. The filtration portion is made from a first sheet of air filtration material folded into a pleated volume 6 that is bounded by a plurality of sides including a pair of opposite folded 8, 9 sides through which air flow passes, at least one pleated side 12, 13 that extends between the folded sides and at least one end side 10, 11 at the or each end of the series of pleats 4. The air filter also has a side sealing portion 7 along the pleated side. The sealing portion is made from a second sheet of air filtration material that covers the pleated side and projects beyond the pleated side to provide a flange 26, 27 that extends upright from a folded side along a corresponding side edge. The air filter housing has a first sealing means that engages the flange along the length of a corresponding side edge to provide a first particulate seal between the housing and the air filter; a second sealing means that engages with at least one end pleat along a corresponding end side to provide a second particulate seal between the housing and the air filter; and a third sealing means that engages the second sheet of air filtration material along a corner edge to provide a third particulate seal between the housing and the air filter, the third particulate seal extending between the first and second particulate seals.
Patent GB-2439246-A (GB)
Title: Personnel travel risk management
Inventor: MEYER MARK GREGORY
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: A method and system manages expatriate travel risk. The method includes receiving intelligence from at least one intelligence source, receiving asset information, and generating a risk assessment report based on the intelligence and an employee profile. An information system segment is used to provide travel-related information to a consumer with a consumer-specification profile. This information system segment includes a collection subsystem for obtaining information from at least one data source; an analysis subsystem for filtering the obtained information to identify its travel related characteristics; and, a distribution/storage subsystem for directing the filtered data to at least one portion of the system for providing travel related information.
Patent GB-2442581-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat head restraint mounted to rods
Inventor: HUMER MLADEN
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: A head restraint system 16 for a vehicle seat 10 comprises a pair of rods 30, 32 adapted to be fixed relative to the vehicle seat, and a frame 34 mounted to distal ends of the rods, the frame being sleeveless to reduce acoustical vibrations between the frame and the rods. A head restraint is mounted to the frame for translation along the rods and includes a locking mechanism 40, 44, for locking the head restraint at a plurality of locations 46 along the rods. The rods may be connected to a mechanism 22 for actuating the head restraint in response to an impact condition. The head restraint system may further comprise a second locking mechanism 56, 60, which may co-operate either with the same rod 32 as the first locking mechanism, or with the other rod 30.
Patent GB-2445640-A (GB)
Title: A multifunctional desktop box organiser
Inventor: LIN RICHARD
IPC: A45C1/12
Filed: 2007-11-01
Abstract: A multifunctional desktop box organiser comprises a hollow main body 1 with two open ends and at least one slit 11 formed in the body 1 towards the upper open end. At least one magnetic bookmark 9 can be inserted into the slit 11 and the bent so that it magnetically attaches to the body 1 when the bookmark 9 is not in use. The box organiser may also include a money box and a coin slot 12 is preferably located away from the slit 11. An enclosure (2, fig 2) is inserted into the main body 1 and the bottom end is closed by a bottom cover 3 with the enclosure (2, fig 9) arranged so that any coins inserted through the slot 12 fall into the enclosure (2, fig 2). The bottom closure 3 preferably has an opening (311, fig 2) through which deposited money can be retrieved. A partition 5 may also be present so that other stationery, such as pens etc can be stored in the box organiser.
Patent GB-2456642-A (GB)
Title: Building support structure for seating
Inventor: ASTON MATTHEW SPENCER
IPC: E04H3/12
Filed: 2008-01-24
Abstract: A building support structure 10 suitable for mounting seating thereon, such as cinema or stadium seating, including a plurality of elongate members defining a plurality of horizontal 14 and vertical 12 members mounted together to define an open framework, where the elongate members are in the form of channel section cold rolled steel. Cleats may be provided to locate within the channels of elongate members to mount them together. Preferably some of the vertical and/or horizontal members are provided by two lengths of channel section cold rolled steel mounted together back to back, where a plurality of spaces are provided between the backs of the channel section to define a gap that parts of cleats may be located. It is also preferable that cross bracing is provided between some of the elongate members and that inclined elongate members 26 are included to provide banking. There may I-shaped main beams extending across the upper part of the structure, which may be some of the inclined elongate members. There may also be longitudinal grooves provided in the channel sections, a cover formed of sheet metal for the structure and a cement floor.
Patent GB-2459915-A (GB)
Title: Removable inline waste water trap
Inventor: MARSTON MARK DAVID
IPC: E03C1/28
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a waste water trap D inserted into a soil pipe. The trap creates an air lock and may be removed for cleaning. The trap preferably has a number of seals C attached to the trap to create an air tight fit between the seals and the inside of the soil pipe. The trap allows soil pipes to be left extending above the height of a poured concrete floor slab such that when the concrete has set, the pipe may be cut to the correct height. The trap may be used with wet rooms and walk-in showers. The trap preferably comes with varying styles of grill covers.
Patent GB-2444207-A (GB)
Title: Installation of offshore structures
Inventor: BINGHAM MARTIN
IPC: B66C1/42
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A method and system for transporting an offshore structure such as a wind turbine generator includes a supporting frame in which the offshore structure is assembled on land in an upright configuration. The frame is used for lifting the structure onto a transport vessel, on which it is retained in the upright configuration. At its location of use, the offshore structure is transferred to a pre-prepared foundation. The foundation is provided with a frame which cooperates with the supporting frame. The supporting frame includes a plurality of legs having hydraulically controlled feet. The frame of the foundation includes an equal number of supporting formations on which the feet ultimately rest. The feet are moveable in response to the hydraulic control along a nominally vertical line of action and provide a damping arrangement for the mounting of the offshore structure.
Patent GB-2459099-A (GB)
Title: Genetic markers of wound development
Inventor: ZAMBONI PAOLO
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2008-04-08
Abstract: A method of diagnosis or prognosis of wound development, comprising detecting in a sample of a nucleic acid for the presence of a polymorphism in one or more genes selected from the ferroportin gene (preferably FPN-1-8CG and FPN-1-98GC) and the transferrin gene (preferably C2). The wound may be a chronic wound consisting of: diabetic ulcers, decubitis ulcers or most preferably venous ulcers. The method may also comprise detecting additional polymorphisms selected from: HFE C282Y; HD63; Factor XIII-V34L; and MMP12-82AG. Also claimed are: a diagnostic device for use in the diagnosis/prognosis of wound development; a diagnostic test kit; a wound treatment system comprising oxidised cellulose; a method of preventing a wound; a method of treating a wound; and a method of treating a patient utilising iron chelators, or steroids, or calcium antagonists, or NSAIDS and mesoglycan.
Patent GB-2450577-A (GB)
Title: Casing drilling system with retrievable measurement while drilling tool
Inventor: CLARK BRIAN
IPC: E21B7/20
Filed: 2008-04-17
Abstract: A casing drilling system, comprising a casing 12 having a drill bit 22 at one end. The drill bit is removable by drilling out or chemical exposure. The system further includes at least one centraliser 16, 18, 24 affixed to an interior of the casing, the centraliser including a receptacle for engaging a measurement while drilling (MWD) tool 14. The centraliser is also removable by drilling out or chemical exposure. A MWD tool is configured to move along the interior of the casing and to engage with the centraliser. The MWD tool includes a device, such as a sensor, to measure a drilling or formation parameter and a fishing neck 28 at an upper end thereof for engagement with a retrieval tool 50 disposed on a wireline 52 or similar conveying means. The MWD tool may include a flow modulator (26, fig 1) for enabling mud pulse telemetry.
Patent GB-2445339-A (GB)
Title: Transporter
Inventor: CRISP DAVID J
IPC: B62B7/00
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: A transporter for an infant comprising first and second means to receive an infant in the transporter, the means moveable between a first, closed orientation unsuitable for receiving an infant, and a second, open orientation for receiving an infant. The transporter further comprises first and second wheels disposed respectively at first and second ends of the transporter, the second wheel movable between a first operative position providing for a first wheel base and a second operative position providing for a second wheel base, wherein the first wheelbase is different from said second wheelbase, and wherein the second means is movable between the first and second orientations responsive to movement of the second wheel between the first and second operative positions.
Patent GB-2460664-A (GB)
Title: A surface ionization ion source
Inventor: COOKE GRAHAM ALAN
IPC: H01J27/26
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: A thermal contact surface ionisation source having separate reservoir 11 and emitter 9 regions. A single electrical filament 12 is used to effect both vaporization of the species to be ionized, and the thermal contact ionization event itself. The filament 12 may comprise different sizes and materials to optimise the performance and maintain the correct thermal gradient along the device. The ionising part of the filament 8 may include devices to reduce the energy spread of the emitted ions, such as indirectly heated sections. The end-cap 6 of the ion source can be electrically biased from the filament or otherwise to improve ion emission and reduce space charge in the vicinity of the surface.
Patent GB-2461268-A (GB)
Title: Easy access hand covering
Inventor: FOSTER CLARISSA
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 2008-06-24
Abstract: A mitten is formed by folding material 12a, 12b on itself to form a pocket to receive a wearer's hand. The two halves of the material are secured together by touch-and-close fastener 18a, 18b and a press stud 20a, 20b. The mitten is more easily fitted to babies, children and the elderly or infirm than conventional gloves or mittens.
Patent GB-2461508-A (GB)
Title: Tractor cab with improved visibility
Inventor: WIHINEN KIMMO TAPANI
IPC: B60R21/13
Filed: 2008-06-30
Abstract: A tractor 10 having at least one pillar 30 adjacent a driver's operating area is provided. The pillar comprises and integral window (32, figure 2) within the line of sight of the driver thereby improving the visibility thereof during the operation of the tractor. Integral windows may be provided in cab pillars or in a rollover protective structure of a platform structure. A truss -style construction can be employed for the pillars wherein windows are provided in the gaps between the webbing.
Patent GB-2462276-A (GB)
Title: Base unit for a road stud
Inventor: HILL DAVID
IPC: E01F9/07
Filed: 2008-07-30
Abstract: The base unit 100 comprises a recess 110 for receiving a depressible insert and a number of projections 122A, B extending into the recess for retaining the depressible insert therein, the recess having a shape in plan view that comprises six or more sides. The recess may have a shape comprising a rectangle with chamfered corners, with the recess preferably having eight sides. The shape preferably extends substantially the full height of the recess. The base may be formed from metal or plastic and may be substantially circular in plan view. Also claimed are a depressible insert for use in a road stud and a metal base unit for a road stud with a horizontal groove extending around its periphery.
Patent GB-2463062-A (GB)
Title: Multi purpose valve for cryogenic gas egress
Inventor: WALTON PHILIP ALAN CHARLES
IPC: F16K31/524
Filed: 2008-09-01
Abstract: A valve for controlling cryogenic gas egress from a cryogenic vessel is contained within a housing 10 having a low pressure side 14 and a high pressure side 12 with a fluid path defined between. A valve element 18 is interposed between the low pressure side 14 and the high pressure side 12 of the housing. A mechanism 20 is provided for holding the valve element against a valve seat 21. The mechanism is provided with a cam shaft 24 which may be rotated to displace the valve element 18 from its seat to open the fluid path.
Patent GB-2454967-A (GB)
Title: Animal trap
Inventor: THORNE PAUL
IPC: A01M23/02
Filed: 2008-09-17
Abstract: An animal trap 102 comprising a trap section 132 having at least one moveable wall section 136. The wall is moveable with respect to one or more other walls of the trap section to alter the size of the trap section. An animal enters the trap section via entrance 118 and animal detection means 138 are provided. The detection means signal the presence of the animal to control means which upon receipt of said signal cause movement of the moveable wall section, altering the size of the trap section and consequently crushing the animal. The animal can be collected in an additional section ((104, fig 3) or may fall through the floor into a storage tray (206, fig 7)
Patent GB-2450288-A (GB)
Title: Racquet frame
Inventor: SHENG TSENG YI
IPC: A63B49/02
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A racquet frame comprises a head portion (20) in the form of a ring; a handle (30); and a pair of forked arms (40) on the handle at the end adjacent to the head portion (20). Each of the arms (40) has a main portion (42) extending from the handle (30), a connecting portion (44) integrally connected with the main portion (42) and a cover (46) associated with the connecting portion (44). The connecting portion (44) has a first slot (442) and the cover (46) has a second slot (462) located in opposition and together defining an axial bore (48) through which the ring of the head portion (20) passes.
Patent GB-2454833-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting display device
Inventor: KAWAKAMI HARUO
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: The organic EL display device according to the invention includes first and second sets of stripe electrodes <B>(117 and 116);</B> third, fourth and fifth sets of stripe electrodes <B>(103), (104)</B> and <B>(108)</B> crossing the stripe electrodes of the first and second sets; and pixels, each including a light emitting section <B>(110),</B> one of the electrodes thereof is connected electrically to the stripe electrode of the first set, a transistor element <B>(130)</B> connected electrically to the stripe electrode of the fourth set and to the other electrode of the light emitting section, the transistor element controlling the current flowing through the light emitting section, a first rectifying element <B>(121)</B> connected to the gate electrode of the transistor element and the stripe electrode of the second set, a second rectifying element <B>(122)</B> connected to the gate electrode of the transistor element and the stripe electrode of the third set, and a capacitor <B>(106)</B> connected to the gate electrode of the transistor element and the stripe electrode of the fifth set.
Patent GB-2470346-A (GB)
Title: An angling float with flights and a method of estimating the depth of water
Inventor: SEDMAN LLOYD
IPC: A01K91/02
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: An angling float 10 has a hollow elongate body portion 12 and flights 28 attached to a hollow rear part 24. A streamlined nose portion 14 and an attachment ring 18 are preferably provided at the front of the float. The ring may be attached to a swivel 16. Also disclosed is a method of estimating the depth of water being fished comprising threading or attaching a weight (32, figure 9) onto a fishing line (30) that is wound around a reel (38) attached to a rod (40) so that the weight can slide along the line, securing a float (10) at one end of the line, casting the weight with the float into the water to be fished, making the line between the weight and the rod taut, and releasing measured amounts of line from the reel until the float surfaces.
Patent GB-2455262-A (GB)
Title: Methods for production of recombinant plasminogen and plasmin polypeptides
Inventor: LIN XINLI
IPC: A61K38/48
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: Methods of producing properly refolded recombinant plasminogen and plasmin polypeptide are provided. Denatured recombinant plasminogen polypeptide is refolded by first solubilizing the polypeptide with a chaotroph and reducing and oxidizing agents at high pH, followed by refolding in the presence of reduced concentration of chaotroph and reducing and oxidizing agents and in the presence of arginine.
Patent GB-2475093-A (GB)
Title: Siphon draining device with an air valve to remove air locks for draining a tank
Inventor: CLACY DAVID
IPC: E03B11/00
Filed: 2009-11-06
Abstract: The invention relates to drainage device (20 figure 3) for removing liquid and/or sediment from a tank via a drainage aperture 32 in a side wall of the tank. The device comprises a pipe 23 having an inlet aperture (34 figure 3), an outlet aperture and an air release valve 25. The outlet aperture is arranged to be connected to the tank drainage aperture 32 such that the pipe can be fixed in a generally upright orientation with the inlet aperture (34 figure 3) situated at or near the base 1 of the tank to allow liquid or sediment to be drawn in and removed from the tank via the outlet aperture 32. The air release valve 25 is situated above the outlet aperture 32 whilst the pipe 23 is in the upright orientation. A drainage operation is preferably initiated by a siphoning action by opening an exterior valve or pump (not shown). The purpose of the air release valve 25 is to remove any air lock that develops in pipe sections (22 figure 3), 23 and 26 as the siphoning action is initiated.
Patent GB-2465497-A (GB)
Title: Electric iron and base unit
Inventor: LEE CHIH-HWA
IPC: D06F75/18
Filed: 2009-11-25
Abstract: The electric iron includes at least one base unit 200 and a main body 100 provided with a water inlet, a water outlet and a water tank connected between the inlet and the outlet. The base unit and the main body may be connected or disconnected by a connecting unit. The base unit is provided with a water passage connected with the water outlet when in assembly with the main body. The base unit is also provided with a steam outlet 230, a chamber connected between the water passage and the steam outlet and a heating plate used for heating the chamber. Since the base unit can be disconnected from the main body, the user can choose different heating plates based on different clothing ironing conditions.
Patent GB-194953-A (GB)
Title: Table, seat and like frames
IPC: A47B91/00
Filed: 1922-04-08
Abstract: 194,953. Mansfield, T. E. April 8, 1922. Table frames made of metal parts detachably secured together. Vertical and horizontal projections are cast on the inside of the legs to position the side and end frames, and the legs are fitted interiorly with stud bolts which coact with clamps to make the frames rigid. As shown in Fig. 2, the ends B of the frames A are flanged to abut against vertical projections of the legs, and the frames A rest on horizontal projections E, Fig. 1, and fit under flanges F. The frames are further positioned by studs H which enter blind holes in the legs and by the engagement of the ends of the upper flanged edges I and the lower beaded edges G with projections on the legs. A clamp C engaging the flanges B is provided with holes through which pass the stud bolts D, and when nuts are screwed on the bolts a rigid frame is formed. The table top is screwed to the flange I. Specification 171,925, [Class 52 (ii), Furniture for sitting &c. upon], is referred to.
Patent GB-610212-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in collapsible tables
IPC: A47B35/00
Filed: 1946-04-01
Abstract: 610,212. Folding tables. CLARK, R. April 1, 1946, No. 10050. [Class 52(iii)] A two-part hinged table top 10 is pivoted between side pillars 7, 8 to fold upwardly and is automatically unfolded by a spring 18 when a catch 21 is released. A lower catch 22 operated by the same push-rod 20 releases a centrally pivoted foot 17 which is swung by a spring to its operative position transverse to the bottom rail 9 connecting the side pillars.
Patent GB-147303-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in automobile wind shields
IPC: B60J1/00
Filed: 1919-04-22
Abstract: 147,303. Cotton, F. S. April 22, 1919. Wind-screens.-The side or wing-shield 37, Fig. 1, of a wind-screen for a motor or like vehicle is hinged on a stanchion 24<1> not in axial alinement with the hinge of the door 50, and is operatively connected to the door by a flexible or compensatory connexion which permits the simultaneous movement of the door and wing-shield about their respective hinges. In the construction shown, the stanchion 24<1> constitutes the fixed side post of the main or front shield, which is an angular shield in two parts, each comprising a fixed lower portion 24 and an adjustable panel 23. In one arrangement, the flexible connexion comprises a short rod or a helical spring 51, Fig. 4, connected by ball joints 52 to the door and wing- shield respectively. In a modification, Fig. 6, a bracket 58 carried by the door 50 has a rotatable stem 59 on which is mounted a claw 55 adapted to embrace the edge of the wing shield 37. By loosening a wing-nut 60, the claw 55 can be swung downward and released from the wing-shield, which can then be moved independently of the door. A wing-nut 34 and bolt 28 are provided to clamp the wing-shield at any adjusted position when required. The frame of the wing-shield consists of a grooved carrier portion 36, Fig. 7, formed integral with the shoulder 33 embracing the stanchion 24', and a light bow portion 40 of channel section connected to the carrier portion 36 by screws 39 passing through lugs 62, 38 on the bow and carrier portions respectively. Extensions 41 of the bow portions pass beyond the lugs 62, 38 into the groove in the carrier portion 36.