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Patent GB-2411348-A (GB)
Title: Door handle assembly wherein a door handle is removable from the door independently of a mounting member and a cover
Inventor: MCMENEMY ANDREW LESLIE
IPC: E05B3/00
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: A door handle assembly for removably fitting a handle 2 to a door includes a spindle 4 which passes through an aperture in the door. Upon the spindle, a mounting member 6 is mounted for mounting a member 8 which guides movement of the handle. The mounting member is located adjacent the door in use. A cover 16, fixed with respect to the door in use, is mounted on the spindle to extend over the mounting member and the guide. The handle is removably mounted on the mounting member such that the handle is removable from the door independently of the mounting member and a cover 16.
Patent GB-2411688-A (GB)
Title: Pivoted jaw clamp supporting a hook
Inventor: NEIL THOMAS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B66C1/64
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A clamp, particularly for fastening safety netting via a hook (16) to structural building elements such as an I-beam (20), comprises a jaw (10) having a pair of portions (11, 12) spaced apart to define a mouth (13), and an arm (14) pivotally mounted to one of the jaw portions and carrying the hook (16). The arm (14) will be pivoted, either under the weight of e.g. netting engaged on the hook (16) or by an actuator (19), to move its end towards the other jaw portion, in a clamping action. The end of the arm (14) can have a serrated or resilient gripping portion.
Patent GB-2413357-A (GB)
Title: Security Device
Inventor: WISE ADRIAN
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A security device for protecting a region of a surface, the device comprising a shield 12 for positioning adjacent to the surface so that the shield covers the region, a protrusion 14 rising from the shield, there being a bore 15 through the protrusion and the shield allowing access to the surface, and a removable obstruction 23 which can be locked into a predetermined position 21 along the length of the protrusion, the obstruction preventing access to the surface through the bore when the obstruction is in the predetermined position. Preferably the shield can be mated to the surface using a threaded bolt. Preferably the device is used on a cash machine, for example a parking meter. Also claimed is a security device comprising a shield and moveable member which sandwich a housing.
Patent GB-2400835-A (GB)
Title: Wrapping a bouquet of flowers
Inventor: KOPPERT ARIE LEENDERT
IPC: B65B25/02
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and apparatus for placing a bouquet of flowers in a wrapper, covering the disposition of a wrapper 37 and a bouquet 20, introducing the bouquet into the wrapper through the mouth of the wrapper, after the wrapper has been made accessible to the bouquet by opening the mouth of the wrapper, whereby the bouquet is essentially brought into line with the opened mouth of the wrapper. The invention is characterised by the shooting of the bouquet into the opened wrapper, such as by means of a horizontal conveyor belt 26. The top wrapper of a stack 5 may be opened using suction grippers 11,12.
Patent GB-2403530-A (GB)
Title: Gas burner control
Inventor: HARRISON PAUL
IPC: F23N5/24
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: An installation includes air extraction means 7 and comprises at least one main gas burner and a pilot burner associated with the or each main gas burner. The main burner and the respective pilot burner is supplied with gas from a common supply controlled by a main gas control valve 2. The burner installation also includes a controller 3 arranged to allow the main control valve to open only when the air extraction means is operating, and a bypass pipe 4 around the main valve and including a pilot valve 6. The valves may be solenoid operated and connected to the controller, which is linked to gas pressure sensors 9,10 to cause the pilot valve to close in response to a pre-determined drop in pressure at the burner or the loss of gas pressure between the main valve and the burner. The bypass is dimensioned to supply sufficient gas only for the pilot burner or burners, and the pilot valve may remain open to permit the pilot burner or burners to continue to operate when the main valve is closed. The air extraction means may comprise an electric fan 7 and include flow detecting means 8. The bypass pipe may include a flow adjustment valve 5, and the pilot valve 6. Alternatively, the main control valve may open only in response to the combination of fan control switch (16 fig 2) supplying power and air flow detection.
Patent GB-2415266-A (GB)
Title: Head up display
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2004-06-19
Abstract: A head up display, for automobiles, comprises display means 1, preferably planar, eg. a liquid crystal display (LCD), moving mirror display (MMD) or grating light valve (GLV) and a collimator 2 eg. a concave spherical mirror, the display means 1 being positioned substantially at the focal surface of the collimator 2. Plane or flat mirror 3 and beamsplitter 4 are shown.
Patent GB-2416041-A (GB)
Title: Optical device for the transmission and/or collection of optical signals
Inventor: HUGHES PHILIP THOMAS
IPC: G02B19/00
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: An optical transmission/collection device comprises a composite optical element (30; 60) having a first light transmission aperture (32; 56, 64) and a second light transmission aperture (34; 58, 66) and an optical axis x extending between the first aperture and the second aperture. The optical element has plural optical regions (26, 28, 40; 50, 52, 54, 72, 74, 76), which are located along the axis x and which have respectively varying refractive powers. The arrangement is such that the deviation of a ray of light at any point of the optical element varies with the distance along the axis x and/or with the displacement from the axis x, whereby a bundle of rays collected at one aperture and travelling along the optical axis towards the other aperture may be concentrated into a cross section of increasingly small area when travelling in one direction relative to the axis x or may be expanded into a cross section of increasingly large area when travelling in the other direction relative to the axis x.
Patent GB-2400475-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring of a reservoir
Inventor: JOHANSEN JOHN A
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: A system is described for monitoring a sub-sea formation, which is under development. Instruments located in a completed but unconnected well are employed for providing information by a provisional monitoring unit being lowered downhole and connected to the well. Changes in the reservoir as a result of operations in other adjacent wells are intercepted by the instruments in the well and transmitted via an acoustic link to the surface.
Patent GB-2414130-A (GB)
Title: Reducing brightness in the peripheral part of a display panel
Inventor: KAWAMURA TOMOYUKI
IPC: G09G3/296
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: A video display apparatus includes a brightness modulating circuit 521 that reduces the image brightness of the peripheral area of a display panel 323 as compared to that of the central area of the display panel. A control circuit controls operation of the brightness modulating circuit dependant on information regarding the operation if the display panel. Such information may comprise the average power level, APL, of the input image signal, or the power consumption of the display panel. The brightness modulating circuit may be activated only if the APL exceeds a threshold value or if the power consumption of the display panel exceeds a threshold value.
Patent GB-2419788-A (GB)
Title: Bit interleaver for MIMO-OFDM in the form of a matrix which, when loaded with the bits required to generate an OFDM symbol, has unfilled elements
Inventor: SKRAPARLIS DIMITRIOS
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: The reliability of a bit being successfully transmitted using 16-QAM, varies depending on the position of the bit within the vector which describes its QAM symbol (See Fig. 4a). In prior art systems, bits which were adjacent to each other prior to interleaving are allocated to bit positions within 16-QAM symbols which have identical reliabilities. It would be preferable to transmit initially adjacent bits with different reliabilities. This is achieved in the present invention using a matrix interleaver with a particular number of columns. The number of columns is selected to ensure that the number of bits in a block of bits to be transmitted is not an integral multiple of the number of columns. This results in the last row of the matrix being incompletely filled. This is easily achieved by setting the number of columns equal to a prime number, such as 37. A complementary deinterleaver is disclosed.
Patent GB-2421489-A (GB)
Title: A product containing pack with spatula for spreadable material
Inventor: THOMSON KATHY AMANDA
IPC: B65D35/36
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: A product containing pack 1 includes a chamber 2 and a spatula 3. The spatula is an extension of a peripheral flange which surrounds the chamber. A trough 7 extends from the chamber along a substantial length of the spatula. A foil cover may be provided over the produce containing portion and extending over the spatula. The foil may be provided with a break 9 with a corner region 10 which may be readily releasable from the pack to enable the foil to be removed from the spatula region. The container is squeezed to expel the product along the trough to the region of the spatula to be spread. The container may include fold lines (41, fig 7) to enable the container to concertina to a collapsed state. The pack may be joined to one or more similar packs to form a multi-pack (fig 2). The container portion may have a foot 14 with a rim 15 to enable the pack to be stood on the foot.
Patent GB-2411192-A (GB)
Title: A connection for tubulars
Inventor: BAUGH JOHN L
IPC: E21B17/043
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: A connection, for use in joining tubulars, comprises a pin 10 which is configured for insertion into a box 12. The pin 10 and box 12 have an engaging area to allow them to be torqued together. At least one of an outer surface of the pin 10 or an inner surface of the box 12 has undergone surface treatment to provide a locking surface, which comes into contact with the opposing surface as a result of a radial expansion. A seal 17 may also protrude form one of the inner or outer surfaces and a clearance between the inner and outer surfaces to one side of the seal 17 may be eliminated by the radial expansion. The surface treatment may comprise the provision of a number of projections, parallel ridges or a diamond pattern.
Patent GB-2413715-A (GB)
Title: Connector
Inventor: MATSUURA NAOYA
IPC: H01R13/6593
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A connector which enables use of an inexpensive electrical wire having no drain wire reduces the amount of labor needed to assemble it as also leads to an improvement in reliability. A first connector portion is attached to a control cable at a braided shield thereof The cable is intended to be connected to a servomotor having a grounding portion. The first connector portion includes a connector member that contacts a connector crimp pin and it is also connected to the cable shield and to a board that serves as a grounding portion for the servomotor. The shield and the connector crimp pin are electrically connected to each other through the first connector portion.
Patent GB-2429438-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic assembly, in particular a vehicle steering column assembly
Inventor: BARTON LAURENCE GEORGE HERBERT
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 2005-08-25
Abstract: A telescopic assembly of two relatively slidable members (1, 2) such as an outer vehicle steering column tube and an inner shaft, has a low-friction bush (3) secured within the outer member (2). A part of the inner member (1) has a portion (6) with a profile that is an interference fit with the inner profile of that end of the outer member (2), or the inner profile of the bush (3) mounted within the outer member. Upon collapse of the two members (1, 2) together sufficiently far for the portion (6) to enter the outer member or bush causes absorption of energy between the two members.
Patent GB-2418596-A (GB)
Title: Ozonation for food slicing machine
Inventor: RAWES GODFREY D
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: An apparatus for disinfecting food slicing machines during use, and which does not necessitate stopping the machine to clean generates ozonated water and directs the ozonated water onto the band blade of the machine. The ozonated water is highly antibacterial, but leaves little or no undesirable residue. The apparatus includes a first fluid circuit in which the water flows and is ozonated. A second fluid circuit is in fluid communication with the first circuit, and has an outlet, such as a nozzle, that directs ozonated water onto the band blade. Preferably, the outlet is connected to a blade guide through which the band blade extends, and thereby supplies ozonated water to where it is the most needed: at the cutting surface.
Patent GB-2434082-A (GB)
Title: Food cooking and stirring device
Inventor: CUFFARO STEFANO
IPC: A47J36/16
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A food cooking and stirring device comprises a cooking pan 3 having a continuous bottom surface, a circumferential side wall upstanding therefrom and terminating at an open face. A support member 4 is securable over the open face of the pan and mounts a substantially horizontal rotor 6b and drive means 5 therefor. The rotor 6 carries a plurality of stirrers 7 spaced apart therealong and extending downwardly into the pan. The stirrers 7 are rotatable relative to the rotor 6 and are dimensioned and arranged so that, during each rotation of the rotor, the stirrers together pass over substantially all of the internal bottom surface of the pan. Heating means 2 may be provided for heating the pan, or it may be used on a hob or hotplate.
Patent GB-2421579-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for non-contactly monitoring the cells bioactivity
Inventor: HAJ-YOUSEF YOUSRI MOHAMMAD TAH
IPC: A61B5/0265
Filed: 2003-11-27
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for non-contactly (non-invasively) monitoring the cells (tissue) bioactivities by means of tracking the impedance changes being occurred due to the transit movements and reactions of ionized molecules across the cells membrane, or by tracking the cells movements or flow within the body. Tracking the impedance changes is based on the concepts of the transmission line impedance match and mismatch phenomena, by means of monitoring the slight variation in the impedance match and mismatch between the region of the body being monitored and a stable source of EMW.
Patent GB-2424413-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant distributor
Inventor: CZEMPISZ JORG
IPC: F16N7/38
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: A lubricant dispenser for dispensing lubricant at a plurality of lubrication points includes connections for lubricant supply conduits and outlets to the lubrication points. At least one movable metering piston (12) is provided for dispensing and metering the lubricant. An entry body-electric coil assembly (16) is provided, the entry body (19) being connected to move relative to the coil (17) with the movement of the piston, whereby the path of movement and thus instantaneous position of the metering piston may be continuously determined.
Patent GB-2425302-A (GB)
Title: Multiple stacking height container
Inventor: HASSELL JON P
IPC: B65D21/06
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A portable storage container 10 that both stacks and nests with similar containers 10 consists of a plurality of walls 14, 16 extending upwardly from the floor 12. Additionally at least one, preferably two, bail members 18 is provided, pivotal between a plurality of positions 36, 40, 42 for supporting the similar containers at varying heights. The bail member includes a support portion 19 and two arms 21 extending transversely from the support portion 19. A projection 38 extends laterally from between axial ends of each arm 21.
Patent GB-2430544-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling a laser diode
Inventor: QUEK IRENE
IPC: H01S5/06
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A method of controlling a laser diode 702 measures an average light output power of the laser diode and compares the average light output power to a desired average light output power within a target range. If the average light output power is not within the target range, the slope efficiency is determined by measuring two light output powers at two different bias conditions. Each of the two light output powers is greater than a selected minimum light output power, which insures that each measurement occurs within the slope efficiency portion of the laser diode curve. A new bias current for the laser diode is calculated based on the measured slope efficiency so as to produce a new average light output power within the target range.
Patent GB-2436002-A (GB)
Title: Parametric quadrupolar excitation of ions within a linear ion trap
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2006-11-23
Abstract: An ion trap mass analyzer 1 is disclosed comprising a segmented rod set. Ions are trapped radially within the mass analyzer by the application of a RF or AC voltage to the electrodes forming the trap in order to create a radial pseudo-potential well. The ions are also confined axially within one of more real, static or DC potential wells, preferably a quadratic axial potential well. A supplemental AC voltage or potential is applied to the electrodes comprising the ion trap mass analyser 1 in order to excite parametrically ions within the ion trap 1. The supplemental AC voltage or potential has a frequency which is substantially different from the fundamental or resonance frequency of the ions to be excited.
Patent GB-2429916-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition containing a stable and clear solution of anti-inflammatory drug in soft gelatin capsule and process for producing the same
Inventor: IYER VENKAT SUBRAMANIAN
IPC: A61K47/08
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a soft gelatin capsule containing a clear and stable solution of sodium dihydratate salt of ibuprofen by employing a system of solubilizer, co-solubilizer and antioxidants.
Patent GB-2430794-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for identifying proteins in mixtures
Inventor: GEROMANOS SCOTT J
IPC: G16B15/00
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A system and method for mass analysis where a sample (102) is separated in a liquid chromatograph (104), and subsequently analyzed in a mass spectrometer (112).
Patent GB-2431241-A (GB)
Title: Method for imaging subterranean formations
Inventor: BANNING ERIK JAN
IPC: G01V3/38
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for imaging a subterranean formation traversed by a wellbore using a tool comprising a transmitter for transmitting electromagnetic signals through the formation and a receiver for detecting response signals. In the method the tool is brought to a first position inside the wellbore, after which the transmitter is energized to propagate an electromagnetic signal into the formation. A response signal that has propagated through the formation is detected, and a derived quantity for the formation is calculated based on the detected response signal for the formation. The derived quantity for the formation is plotted against time. The tool is moved to at least one other position within the wellbore and the procedure above is repeated. Then an image of the formation within the subterranean formation is created based on the plots resulting from the repeated procedure above.
Patent GB-2432128-A (GB)
Title: Medal game machine
Inventor: AOKI TAKAHARU
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: The trouble taken to compute the payout ratio is saved even if a large number of medals are put into a medal game machine when the payout ratio is adjusted, and the work is facilitated. In a payout ratio computing mode, the payout switching mechanism (140) is set in a forward inclined state (the state shown by dotted lines), and the payout ratio P is computed by alternatingly repeating (1) an ejection period for which a passage switching mechanism (150) is set in an erected state (the state shown by dotted liens), the medals (M) in a bonus medal container (112) for bonus are ejected into a game space (PA), and the number of ejected medals A is counted according to the detection by a bonus sensor (116) and (2) a collection period for which the passage switching mechanism (150) is set in an inclined state (the state shown by solid lines), the medals (M) in the payout medal container (122) are collected in the bonus medal container (112), and the number of collected medals B (the number of medals fallen from a game field (260) for the ejection period) is counted according to the detection by a payout sensor (126).
Patent GB-2447283-A (GB)
Title: Generator configuration for energy generation from natural fluid flow
Inventor: MELLOR PHILIP HENRY
IPC: F03D3/02
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: The first mechanical member 302 has a plurality of permanent magnets 301 attached thereto so as to define a plurality of magnetic poles. The magnetic poles generate a radial magnetic field that also extends towards the coaxial second member 303. The second member includes a plurality of radially extending teeth that define open slots there between. A respective preformed coil 305 is located over each alternate tooth 306 such that a single coil winding occupies each of said slots and said coil windings generate an electromotive force during the relative rotation. Ratio of slots to poles is between 1.0 and 1.5 and each coil has between 10 and 20 windings. The generator may be wind powered and the arrangement may be such so that contra-rotation of first and second members occurs. The turbine may be mounted on a building 101 and supply power to the same.
Patent GB-2447691-A (GB)
Title: Flowmeter using tube waves
Inventor: HUANG SONGMING
IPC: G01F1/7082
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: Methods of measuring flow properties and flowmeters having an upstream transceiver 11 and a downstream transceiver 12, each positioned with a wave emitting surface exposed to a fluid flowing in a conduit 10 are described, the transceivers 11, 12 being separated by a length L along the conduit 10 and adapted to receive wave signals traveling in flow direction and opposite to the flow direction, respectively, and an electronic processor 14 for extracting flow characterizing parameters from travel time measurements of the wave signals. The transceivers 11, 12 are adapted to generate tube waves, particularly in the audible frequency range, in the conduit 10 and used to determine the travel time of the tube waves between the upstream transceiver 11 and the downstream transceiver 12. The waves have a wavelength greater than the diameter of the conduit 10. The flowmeter may be insulated from acoustic noise with filters, such as Helmholtz resonator filters (21, 22, figure 2), and the transceivers 11, 12 may emit mutually delayed waves so as to generate destructive interference for wave propagation in directions away from the flowmeter.