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Patent GB-2427497-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle with tyre pressure monitoring system
Inventor: THOMPSON IAN JAMES
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: The tyre pressure monitoring system comprises a vehicle-based unit and a number of wheel-based units 13 each associated with one of the vehicle tyres 11. Each wheel-based unit 13 periodically sends a signal indicating a detected tyre pressure, wheel speed and ID code to the vehicle-based unit. The vehicle-based unit comprises an electronic unit (ECU) 15 for interpreting the signal and sending a warning signal if a faulty tyre pressure is identified. The vehicle-based unit also comprises three initiators 17, each associated with a one of three running vehicle tyres 11 and operable to send a flag signal to its respective wheel-based unit 13. A logic control is implemented in the ECU 15 to determine the location of each wheel-based unit 13 based upon the reception of the flagged signals. Once all the wheel-based units 13 associated with an initiator 17 have been identified, then, by a process of elimination, the ECU 15 assigns the remaining signal of the wheel-based units 11 to the remaining running tyre location.
Patent GB-2431003-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for capturing smoke
Inventor: MASON TIMOTHY JAMES PETER
IPC: G01N1/24
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: An apparatus for capturing smoke from a smoking article comprises a capture bag having an opening for receiving the smoke, a sealed chamber in which the capture bag is located, the opening of the capture bag passing through the sealed chamber, and means for connecting the inside of the sealed chamber to a vacuum source. The apparatus is arranged such that, when a reduced air pressure is applied to the inside of the sealed chamber by the vacuum source, the capture bag expands thereby drawing the smoke into the capture bag. The apparatus is suitable for capturing side stream smoke from a mechanical smoking machine.
Patent GB-2431720-A (GB)
Title: An actuator including a shape memory material
Inventor: CLARK DANIEL
IPC: G01K5/48
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: An actuator 12 comprises: a first portion 14 having shape memory properties, and a second portion 16 formed of substantially the same material as the first portion 14 and having reduced shape memory properties relative to the first portion 14. The first portion 14 is movable from a first position to a second position at a temperature above the phase transition temperature of the shape memory material. The second portion 16 is arranged to urge the first portion 14 from the second position to the first position at a temperature below the phase transition temperature of the shape memory material. The actuator 12 may be used for controlling gas flow in a gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2422604-A (GB)
Title: Metallocene-based phosphine ligands for enantioselective catalysis
Inventor: MCCORMACK PETER
IPC: C07F17/02
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: Metallocene-based phosphine ligands useful in enantioselective catalysis, for example enantioselective hydrogenation: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=55 WI=157 LX=257 LY=745 TI=CF> <PC>wherein M is a metal, preferably Fe; Z is P or As; L is a linking group, preferably derived from a dianionic reactive species, such as a ferrocene, diphenyl ethers, xanthenes, 2,3-benzothiophene, 1,2-benzene or succinimides; R<1> is optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylamino, cycloalkyl, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkylamino, aryl, aryloxy, heteroaryl, heteroaryloxy, arylamino or heteroarylamino; X is as above, wherein R, R<2> and R<3> are optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl. A transition metal complex may be formed from these ligands using metals, preferably Group VIb or Group VIII metals, such as rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, palladium, platinum or nickel. Preferred catalysts include 1,1'-bis[(SP,RC,SFe)(1-N,N-dimethylamino)ethylferrocenyl)phenylphosphino]ferrocene.
Patent GB-2418140-A (GB)
Title: Hair curling iron and shaping tool
Inventor: TONG KWOKKUEN
IPC: A45D2/00
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A hair curling iron/straightener includes a handle; a first elongated member connected with the handle and having a first flat straightening surface; a heating element for heating the first elongated member; a second elongated member pivotally connected relative to the first elongated member and including a second flat straightening surface for mating with the first flat straightening surface to straighten hair placed therebetween, and a curved surface; a second heating element for heating the second elongated member; a curved elongated member pivotally connected relative to the second elongated member for engaging with the curved surface thereof, a first lever for actuating the curved elongated member to pivot the curved elongated member away from the second elongated member; and a second lever for actuating the second elongated member to pivot the second elongated member and the curved elongated member together away from the first elongated member.
Patent GB-2435397-A (GB)
Title: Clothing
Inventor: WHEATER WALTER
IPC: A41D27/06
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: An article of clothing comprising, at at least one region of the clothing a first part, a second part connected to the first part and a third part connected to the second part. The first, second and third parts at least partially forming the thickness of the clothing at that region, and at least one of the second or third parts having a greater elasticity than the other of those parts in at least one direction, with the first part being arranged to be extendable in said at least one direction. A later embodiment relates to a method of using an article of clothing comprising a first part connected to a second part and a third part connected to the second part. The second or third pads have a greater elasticity, and assist in reducing elongation in that direction.
Patent GB-2424960-A (GB)
Title: Timebase signal
Inventor: PALKO JADY
IPC: G01R13/32
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: A timebase system 10 provides a first signal 15 in response to a received signal 11 that has a first timing relationship to an applied signal 13, adjusts the phase of the first signal 15 to provide a second signal 21, receives the second signal and generates a strobe 25 based on a counted number of cycles of the second signal, wherein the strobe has a second timing relationship to the applied signal that is based on the counted number of cycles of the second signal. The system comprises a signal conditioner 20, a quadrature phase shifter 30, a prescaler 40 and a counter 50. Timebases have application in trigger and delay of sample acquisition in osciloscopes.
Patent GB-2422146-A (GB)
Title: A process to obtain titanium concentrates with high contents of tio2 and low contents of radionuclide elements from anatase mechanical concentrates
Inventor: HORTA RONALDO DE MOREIRA
IPC: C01G23/053
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a unique process for production of titanium concentrate with low contents of radionuclide elements from anatase mechanical concentrates. This high TiO2 containing concentrate is essentially directed for the chloride process of titanium dioxide pigment manufacture. The process here described basically involves processing anatase mechanical concentrates through the following sequence of unit operations: calcination in air and reduction with hydrogen or any other reducing gas, both in fluidized bed reactor or rotary kiln, low-intensity magnetic separation of the reduced product high-intensity magnetic separation of the non-magnetic fraction resulting from the low-intensity magnetic separation, hydrochloric acid leaching of the product of high-intensity magnetic separation, filtering and dewatering of the leached product, high temperature oxidation of the dewatered material under a continuous flow of air or oxygen and in the presence of a mixture of sodium fluoride (NaF) and amorphous silica (SiO2), fast cooling of the oxidized ore, hydrochloric acid leaching of the oxidation product in the presence of sodium fluoride, filtration and drying of the product of the second leaching and high intensity magnetic separation, the non-magnetic fraction of this final magnetic separation becoming the end product. The process features changes in the currently known sequence of steps, improvement in practically all unit operations involved and an unique use of mechanisms of radionuclide removal.
Patent GB-2426521-A (GB)
Title: Modified human four helical bundle polypeptides and their uses
Inventor: CHO HO SUNG
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: Modified human four helical bundle (4HB) polypeptides and uses thereof are provided.
Patent GB-2427155-A (GB)
Title: A backflushed filter assembly
Inventor: HOSFORD JAMES PETER
IPC: B01D29/68
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A backflushed filter assembly, and method of backflushing such a filter. The assembly comprises a filter 1, a backflushing arrangement 2 which generates and directs a backflushing flow to backflush the filter, and a drive arrangement 12 which provides motive power to operate the backflushing arrangement 2. The drive arrangement 12 comprises a turbine 14 located in the outlet 6 of the filter and driven in use by a flow of filtered fluid through the outlet of the filter assembly. A further invention is also disclosed for a method of backflushing a backflushed filter assembly by providing a storage and release arrangement; supplying motive power to the backflushed filter via the drive arrangement; storing and accumulating the motive power supplied to the backflushed filter over a first period; and releasing the stored motive power over a second period to intermittently operate the backflushing arrangement to generate and direct the backflushing flow to backflush the filter. Advantageously the assembly is used for filtering water from garden ponds, fish ponds, tanks, aquariums; for prefiltration of biological media in aquaculture; and for treatment of wastewater from industrial processes, sewage and agriculture.
Patent GB-2431847-A (GB)
Title: Management device tool using vector graphics
Inventor: WALTON ANDREW CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F11/32
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: A device is provided with a non-volatile memory in which a vector image illustrating the device is stored, and an interface to provide a remote management tool with access to the vector image, to assist the tool in managing the device. The vector image has a plurality of vectors, with one or more sets of the vectors being associated with one or more handles. Each of the handles identifies a portion of the device.
Patent GB-2440404-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle pedal crank drive assembly
Inventor: SMITH ANDREW JAMES
IPC: B62M3/04
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: The assembly provides a longer lever arm 7 between the foot pedal 1 and the crank assembly bottom bracket centre line during the power stroke; on the return stroke the lever arm distance is shortened. A linear bearing or similar device is mounted onto the end of the bottom bracket assembly, the lever arm 7 itself reciprocating in and out of said bearing. Cams that optimize the pedal motion are located at both ends of the bottom bracket housing.
Patent GB-2446446-A (GB)
Title: Sharing of subcarrier reference blocks
Inventor: PONNAMPALAM VISHAKAN
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A subcarrier in a sub-frame can be shared between two stations that would otherwise compete and interfere for uplink allocation, by reducing the requirement for a station to be allocated reference blocks in both of the two slots of the sub-frame. This can be coupled with the use of specific ZC sequences, known as Chu sequences, which are selected for lack of or reduced cross correlation. Overlapping Chu sequences of different lengths can be considered for use as long as the overlapping portions are found.
Patent GB-2450761-A (GB)
Title: Chamber for bio-artificial liver
Inventor: SELDEN CLARE
IPC: C12N5/071
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: The chamber (10) for the biological component (100) of a bio-artificial liver (200) is configured to allow proliferation of the biological component in situ, cryopreservation of the biological component in situ and perfusion of the biological component in situ. The cahmber may comprise one or more heat exchange elements 38 and a helically wound fluid transport system 30 comprising a tube which is semi-permeable to gases. The biological component may comprise a matrix of Hep G2 cell line cells and one or more density modifiers such as alginate or glass beads. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a biological component using the matrix, a method of proliferating cells seeding in the matrix and a method of cryopreserving proliferated cells in the chamber.
Patent GB-2438571-A (GB)
Title: Automatic product expiration alert device
Inventor: GRUNDELMAN GEORGE
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: An automatic product (12) expiration alert device comprising a product (12) having a predetermined useful life and a package (14) covering at least a portion of the product (12). The act of opening the package (14) automatically energizes a timing device (16) to begin measuring the product (12) life. The timing device (16) has an inactivated an activated state. An initiator (18) is located proximate the package (14) and product (12). The initiator (18) is operably connected to the timing device (16) and movable between a first position and a second position when the package and timing device (16) are moved apart from each other. The timing device (16) remains in the inactivated state when the initiator (18) is in the first position and the timing device (16) is in the activated state when the initiator (18) is in the second position. A signal alert (20) is in communication with the timing device (16) so that it produces a signal in response to the timing device (16) when the product (12) life has expired.
Patent GB-2442575-A (GB)
Title: A unified application programming interface for a process control system network
Inventor: SHEPARD JOHN R
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: A process control system (10, Fig. 1) comprising process control nodes, such as workstations 20, 22 and controllers 12, which communicate using a wireless network. Control system development is separated from the underlying wireless network by injecting a translation layer, having separate upper and lower unified layers 216, 218 and a unified application programming interface (API) 214, between the proprietary process control system 208, 210 and the supporting wireless network 204, 202. Unified layers 216, 218 and unified API 214 allow different wireless standards to be used or changed easily in the process control system. For example, when changing wireless standards, only the lower layer 218 needs to be changed. Similarly, upper layer 216 may be replaced based upon changes to the process control system. Upper layer 216 receives a transmission request from proprietary API 212 and translates the transmission request into one or more methods of unified API 214. Lower layer 218 implements methods of the unified API 214 with wireless network API 206.
Patent GB-2453719-A (GB)
Title: Optical Bench Assembly
Inventor: WALL FRANCIS ERNEST
IPC: G01M11/04
Filed: 2007-10-15
Abstract: An optical bench 10 comprises a substantially planar optical bench member 12 with a plurality of optical component mounting sockets 14 each socket defining a reference surface 14c for precision positioning of a plurality of optical components (18) within the sockets, the sockets being adapted to engage the lower half of an optical component (18) and having retaining means (14b) to retain an optical component against the reference surface, the upper part of the optical component protruding above the surface of the optical bench member in order that a beam of light may reach it (figure 2). The device may be of a glass ceramic or silicon material, the sockets may be blind or closed off by a second layer of material. Preferably the retaining means may comprise resilient biasing means (16) formed within the body member such as a ball catch (14b) or bale catch. Alternatively the retaining means may comprise screw fixings, cam actuated retaining means or bonding means.
Patent GB-2453791-A (GB)
Title: Abrasive tool for chamfering plastic pipes
Inventor: HILL RONALD PETER
IPC: B24B9/00
Filed: 2007-10-20
Abstract: A tool for chamfering plastic soil pipes comprises a main body section 1 provided with an abrasive area 2 mounted on a tapered surface 3 of the main body 1. The outer diameter of the tapered surface 3 is greater than that of the pipe to be chamfered, thereby allowing for variation in pipe diameter. The abrasive is carbide grit which has been brazed onto the tapered surface 3 which is steel. The abrasive occupies 20-50 % of the tapered surface 3. The tool can be fitted to a drive mechanism by means of a thread 4 or a taper.
Patent GB-2445876-A (GB)
Title: Sound output setting system for SIP terminals
Inventor: HORIKOSHI TAKASHI
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: A sound output setting system for information processing terminals enables the output of a desired call progress tone from a terminal 2(2-1) to be heard by the user easily with simple configuration. The system includes a SIP server 1 and information processing terminals connected (2-1 - 2-n)via a LAN 3 using SIP. The SIP server has a tone management table 13 for defining and recording types of sounds to be output by the information processing terminals in association with their identification codes, and an audio file storage region 15 for recording audio files corresponding to the identification codes. The information processing terminal has a client application unit 30, which acquires a management table from the tone management table and an audio file from the audio file storage region at a predetermined time, and compares them with recorded data in its own tone management table region 22 and audio file storage region 23 to update the recorded data. The comparison may be made during registration or in response to modification of the tones stored in the SIP server and required files may be acquired via file transfer protocol (FTP).
Patent GB-2446697-A (GB)
Title: Wheel Mounted Vehicle User Interface Systems
Inventor: SHUTE MALCOLM
IPC: G06T3/60
Filed: 2008-02-04
Abstract: A vehicle information display system (10) for a utility vehicle is provided and comprises an electronic display (11) mounted on a steering wheel (12) of the vehicle for rotation with the steering wheel. A control means (23) serves to electronically rotate information displayed on the electronic display in response to a sensed steering wheel angle so that, within specified limits, the information remains generally horizontal and therefore readable to the vehicle operator. The electronic display (11) advantageously includes touch sensitive areas (41) which can be used to input information or control instructions for operating systems of the vehicle. This reduces the hunter of mechanical user inputs required in the cab, thereby increasing the available space for the operator and improving visibility.
Patent GB-2457243-A (GB)
Title: Baggage handling system
Inventor: FRANSEN DIRK VIVIAN HYPOLYT
IPC: B64F1/36
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: A baggage handling system comprising: a plurality of pre-loading queues 10 operable to receive baggage; and a loading station 16 operable to receive baggage from individual ones of said queues 10 for loading into a container 18. Thereby, a single loading station can be allocated to multiple destinations simultaneously. The container 18 may be transported by means of a mechanised transport system 20. The mechanised transport system 20 may further comprise container inload and container offload stations for transfer of the containers to and from aircraft.
Patent GB-2443781-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication system radio-parameter deciding method and apparatus
Inventor: AOYAMA AKIO
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: A method for deciding radio parameters that improve a value indicative of the communication service quality of an important area in a wireless communication system. The constitution of the present invention comprises a second step of deciding a second radio parameter, based on the first radio parameter and the weighted sum of the values indicative of the communication service qualities in first and second ones, to which a first weight value is applied, of areas in which a plurality of radio base stations are located; a third step of accepting the constraints related to the foregoing weighted sum; and a fourth step of deciding a third radio parameter, based on the second radio parameter, the constraints accepted in the third step, and the weighted sum of the values indicative of the service qualities in the first and second areas to which a second weight value, different from the first weight value, is applied.
Patent GB-2459468-A (GB)
Title: Wall mounting for central heating radiators
Inventor: WILSON TREVOR WILLIAM
IPC: F16L27/08
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: A system for pivotally mounting a radiator 10 on a wall 1 such that the radiator 10 may be swung away from the wall at its top to facilitate cleaning and the like comprises an upper bracket 40 releasably holding an upper portion of the radiator adjacent the wall 1, at least one adjustable lower bracket 20 fastened to the wall and supporting a lower portion of the radiator 10 to enable the radiator 10 to pivot on the lower bracket 20 and swing away from the wall 1 at the top of the radiator 10 when released. Lower bracket 20 comprises an adjustment mechanism having a wall mounting part (24, fig 2) with a hook (22) pivotally mounted thereon and a plurality of securing points (26) in the wall mounting (24) so that a projection (28) is securable at a selected one of the securing points (26), and the hook (22) having a camming surface (32) that bears against the projection (28) when the hook (22) is pivoted so that the angle between the hook (22) and the wall mounting part (24) of the lower bracket 20 is adjustable by adjusting the location of the projection (28). The plurality of securing points (26) may be a slot in the wall mounting (24) and the projection (28) may be an adjustable support such as a bolt slidable in the slot (26). The hook (22) may engage with a swivel connector (fig 3) for the radiator 10. A chain 60 limits the distance the upper portion of the radiator 10 may pivot from the wall 1. Upper bracket 40 may have a child proof securing means.
Patent GB-2462293-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for a temperature sensor using temperature balance
Inventor: BROWN RODERICK GORDON
IPC: G01K1/16
Filed: 2008-07-31
Abstract: A temperature sensing device 10 includes a probe 5 in contact with the body under test 6. The device 10 prevents heat transfer to or from the body under test 6 by delivering heat energy to or from the probe 5 using a thermal energy supply. The thermal energy supply can take the form of a heating/cooling source 3. The temperature sensing device 10 also includes a heat flux sensor 4. A temperature difference between the probe 5 and the heating/cooling source 3 drives a heat flux through the heat flux sensor 4, which generates a signal that passes through a feedback control circuit 2 which drives/controls the heating/cooling source 3 in response thereto. The temperature of the heating/cooling source 3 is measured via a thermometer element 7 and displayed on a thermometer display 1. Once the heat flux is zero, an indicator 8 is activated to indicate the temperature of the body under test 6 has been reached, the temperature being displayed on the thermometer display 1. A method for determining the temperature of a body under test is also disclosed.