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Patent GB-2407988-A (GB)
Title: Device for the placement of prosthetic material in the repair of a genital prolapse
Inventor: VARMA RAJIV
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2003-11-16
Abstract: A device 10 for the placement of prosthetic material such as mesh into the vagina for the treatment of a vaginal prolapse. Preferably the device comprises an outer sheath 11 movable in relation to an inner placement strip 13 after disengagement of an attachment hook (15, fig 4). The inner placement strip 13 may have projections (14, fig 4) to hold the prosthetic material during placement. A method of placing prosthetic material into the vagina during the surgical treatment of a vaginal prolapse has also been claimed comprising the steps of creating tunnels between the vaginal wall and bladder and inserting the device 10 into the tunnels to introduce the prosthetic material. Also claimed is a method for the treatment of a vaginal prolapse utilising the device 10.
Patent GB-2398057-A (GB)
Title: Protective packaging comprising inflatable compartments
Inventor: WINSTANLEY JAMES MELVIN
IPC: B65D81/05
Filed: 2004-01-07
Abstract: The invention provides a packaging material comprising a sheet comprising a plurality of inflatable compartments 10a, 10b, 12a, 12b, 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, wherein each compartment in use, is independently inflatable. The packaging material preferably includes compartments which are independently inflatable and deflatable via a valve 16. The invention further provides a method of packaging an article comprising the steps of: (c) providing a packaging material of the first aspect of the invention, whether inflated, partially inflated, or deflated; and (d) mounting an article within the packaging material. The ends of the sheet may be connected to form a sleeve. A larger piece of packaging material may be formed by interconnecting a plurality of the sheets.
Patent GB-2410038-A (GB)
Title: Sloping ground foothold or step
Inventor: BRADY DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: E04F11/00
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: A sloping ground foothold or step is a single unit comprising two ground fixing plates A, B, connected by a central rectangular tread plate C, the intended uphill plate A being shorter than the downhill plate B: the device is used as shown. A long tread plate may bridge two of the steps to provide a wider step, and in an alternative (Fig 7, not shown), individual spikes may replace plates A and B. The step may be of metal plastics or wood.
Patent GB-2399202-A (GB)
Title: Input of data from keyboard
Inventor: KOLVUNIEMI TAPID
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A user terminal having a limited-size keyboard has two different data input methods linked in such a way that toggling between the modes does not require any special action during text input. The change of mode is automatically performed as a result of keystrokes which are normal when text is being edited.
Patent GB-2400982-A (GB)
Title: Liquid metal switching assembly
Inventor: DOVE LEWIS R
IPC: H01H61/00
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: Channels 46 and cavities 44, 45 in a liquid metal micro switch device 25 are formed from a layer 36 of thick film dielectric material deposited on a substrate 26, which layer is then covered with a thin cover plate 38 of ceramic or glass. The layer of dielectric material may be patterned using established thick film techniques, and good dimensional control can be achieved. The dielectric layer is itself its own hermetic seal against the substrate, and forms the additional hermetic seal 40 needed between itself and the cover plate. Suitable thick film dielectric materials that may be deposited as a paste and subsequently cured include the KQ 150 and KQ 115 thick film dielectrics from Heraeus and the 4141A/D thick film compositions from DuPont.
Patent GB-2412191-A (GB)
Title: A method of generating answers to questions sent from a mobile telephone
Inventor: MYERS COLLY
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: A user sends a question from a mobile telephone, the question is processed by a first computer that depending on the nature of the question either searches a database of answers for potential solutions, sends the question and a list of potential solutions it finds to a human researcher, or answers the question directly sending a text message to the user, if the human researcher is sent the question and list then they select an answer from the list or formulate a new answer utilising on-line resources, and the new answer is added to the database of answers, then a text message containing the answer is sent to the user. The text message is preferably sent by SMS and the question is not restricted by category type.
Patent GB-2408759-A (GB)
Title: Choke valve
Inventor: KAWULKA GRAHAM IVAN
IPC: E21B34/04
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A removable insert assembly 7 for a sub-sea choke valve comprising a tubular cartridge 8, a bonnet 14 and a pressure reducing flow trim10 is characterised by a sensor for measuring the temperature at a location in the tubular cartridge 8 and for transmitting signals indicative thereof. Preferably a temperature sensor is positioned at an inlet and an outlet of the insert assembly together with one or more sensors for measuring pressure across the choke valve.
Patent GB-2420111-A (GB)
Title: Means to conceal information on a container
Inventor: ESPOSITO LUIGI
IPC: B65D23/08
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A container (2) comprises a first portion having prize information displayed thereon. Removable concealment means (8) is arranged to conceal the first portion until a user removes it. The container may take the form of a bag, box, can or bottle. The concealment means may take the form of a scratch off panel or a label. The prize information may be a token/ coupon for a free shopping product. In one embodiment a background layer of dark coating is applied to the first side (6) of a bag (2) in the region in which the prize information is provided. The background layer prevents unauthorized reading of the prize information.
Patent GB-2411295-A (GB)
Title: Microelectromechanical devices
Inventor: LERCHE NOLAN C
IPC: F42B3/12
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: Apparatus comprising a switch 600, having microelectromechanical elements, the microelectromechanical elements comprising a sealed chamber containing a dielectric element 610, and conductors 602, 604 in the sealed chamber; wherein the conductors 602, 604 are arranged such that application of a threshold voltage causes ionization breakdown of the dielectric element 610 to provide an electrically conductive path between the conductors 602, 604.
Patent GB-2413835-A (GB)
Title: Method of reinforcing a pipe
Inventor: LECINQ BENOIT
IPC: F16L9/153
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A method of reinforcing an embedded cylindrical pipe, in which a band of reinforcement fibres (21, fig.2) and a resin matrix act as a composite reinforcement, the band being arranged along a helicoidal path along the internal side of the pipe. Preferably the reinforcement fibres are carbon fibres, and the pipe may be formed from concrete with a metal liner 12. The pipe may also include at least one pre-stressing thread 15 wound around the concrete and protected with a mortar. Drainage holes 28 are preferably pierced through the liner before the reinforcement is applied. A layer of compressible material may be situated between the internal side of the pipe and the reinforcement. Also claimed is underground works including a cylindrical reinforced pipe.
Patent GB-2414996-A (GB)
Title: Textile fibre web guide
Inventor: SCHLICHTER STEFAN
IPC: D01G15/46
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: A web guide 7 located upstream of a funnel in a textile machine such as a draw frame is adjustable in respect of the engagement between its walls and the fibre web. The walls 7C,D may pivot about their inner or (Fig 6) outer ends. They may be of spring material (Fig 7) and adjusted between a concave and a convex shape. They may be adjustable to alter the position of contour elements (44, Fig 8). They may be subdivided into zones of different frictional resistance and may be displaceable to bring the different zones into play (Fig 9) or the zones may be exchangeable. An optical image processing system 15,16 may be associated with the guide and may control the adjustment of the walls as well as the rollers of the draw frame.
Patent GB-2429054-A (GB)
Title: A heating surface element
Inventor: COOPER JIM
IPC: F28F3/04
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A heating surface element with a zig zag arrangement of longitudinal undulations which serve to minimize the skew flow of the gas. The angle of the undulations is preferably 15{ to 35{ to the primary flow direction of the gas. When used in combination with a notched heat surface element, the undulation preferably crosses no more than one opposing notch before changing direction.
Patent GB-2422382-A (GB)
Title: Toilet with conventional flush and pump flush
Inventor: CROWTHER KENNETH
IPC: E03D11/08
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A toilet includes a cistern 6. On flushing passes from the cistern 6 into a toilet bowl 28 having an inner surface and a rim 24 which is provided with one or more openings from where the water emerges to fall under gravity down the inner surface of the toilet bowl. The bowl also has a mouth 48 in the lower reaches thereof through which waste products are flushed. The toilet is also provided with a pump 30 provided with a source of fluid, and the toilet bowl 28 is provided with one or more outlets 36 in the region of the mouth 48, said outlets 36 being disposed so as to cause the pumped fluid to rotate in said mouth 48 and so cause the formation of a vortex therein and as said fluid passes therethrough to assist the flushing efficacy of said toilet.
Patent GB-2429682-A (GB)
Title: Tyre tread wear indentifier
Inventor: BIRRELL JOHN MARSHALL
IPC: B60C11/24
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A means to visually identify a tyre that has been worn to the legal level of tread. This can be achieved by introducing a luminous/reflective layer during the manufacture of a tyre. The layer would be built into the tyre at the exact point at which a tyre when worn down to the legal limit would become visible, thus identifying the need for the tyre to be replaced.
Patent GB-2423572-A (GB)
Title: IC engine cooling system
Inventor: BISHOP TIMOTHY
IPC: B60N2/23
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: An internal combustion engine has valves for selectively restricting fluid circulation through one of the two regions. The regions are the head 104 and block 102, which may be supplied by a pump 118 and reservoir 138, with flow in vertical risers being through valves 152. The valves may be spring loaded to stay closed at a low pump power, but open at a high pump power, or the valves my be electromagnetic. In an embodiment the pump 118 is electrically driven in response to thermistors 144,145, and may receive pulse-width modulated signals, or no signal when the engine temperature is low. Also claimed and described are an engine with coolant channels in the block parallel to the top face and riser channels in the head parallel to the central axis; and an engine with the reservoir 138 disposed to define a maximum coolant level in the engine when the cooling system is inactive (e.g. with the head 104 dry and coolant drained to the lowest areas of the system). Stud bores may be used as the risers.
Patent GB-2426048-A (GB)
Title: System and method for monitoring environmental effects using optical sensors
Inventor: PIETERSE JAN-WILLEM
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining a physical parameter affecting an optical sensor or a number of sensors in a network. The apparatus uses a narrow linewidth source at an emission wavelength   g  e and an arrangement for varying the emission wavelength   g  e of the radiation. An analysis module with curve fitting is used to generate a fit to the response signal obtained from the optical sensor. The physical parameter is determined form the fit rather than from the response signal. The apparatus can be employed with Bragg gratings, etalons, Fabry Perot elements or other optical sensors.
Patent GB-2428460-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid system
Inventor: OCALAN MURAT
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: A solenoid system for use in a pilot valve in a downhole tool comprises a housing, a core 26 disposed within the housing, a plunger 24 movably mounted within the housing, windings 28 wrapped around at least a portion of the core and at least a portion of the plunger, and a plunger ring 56 carried on the plunger.
Patent GB-2443618-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable mooring chain connector assembly
Inventor: BRAKE ERIK PAUL TER
IPC: B63B21/04
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: A mooring chain connector assembly for a floating device comprises a (in a non-loaded situation) substantially vertically extending channel means (1, Fig 1) attached to the floating device for the passage of a mooring chain. The channel means near its upper end is provided with mooring chain locking means (3, Fig 1) and a substantially horizontally extending first pivot axis (2, Fig 1) around which the channel means can pivot relative to the floating device. The assembly further comprises an elongate member 4 which is insertable through the channel means, said elongate member (4) having an upper end shaped for lockingly cooperating with the locking means. The elongate member has a lower end connected to an upper end of a lever arm 7 through a second substantially horizontally extending pivot axis 6 including an angle with the first pivot axis. A lower end of said lever arm is provided with coupling means 8 for coupling the mooring chain 10 to the lever arm. The second pivot axis may extend perpendicularly to said first pivot axis.
Patent GB-2446570-A (GB)
Title: Flip-Top Table Mechanism
Inventor: JUHASZ FERENC
IPC: A47B3/08
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: A flip-top table mechanism 1 has an upper member 18 attachable to a lower surface of a table top 38. A base member 12 is attached to an upper end of a table top support 10, the base member being pivotally connected to the upper member 18. A catch 14 extends from a surface of the base member 12. A handle 22 is pivotally connected to the upper member 18, the handle being engageable with the catch 14 to lock the mechanism 1 in at least one operating position. Means, which may be resilient, 32 are provided for urging the handle 21 towards the catch 14. A protective cover may partly cover said catch means.
Patent GB-2451454-A (GB)
Title: Axial swage connector with clip to prevent removal of swaging ring
Inventor: WESTLAND ANDREW
IPC: F16L13/14
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: An axial swage connector comprises an annular coupling body 2 with an axial bore 6 for receiving a pipe end, and a profiled exterior surface. An anchoring ring 3 with a profiled inner surface is forced over the body to develop a camming action and deform the teeth 7, 9, 11, 13 to lock the pipe end. The outer surface of the body 2 has an outwardly extending tail 17 which clips the ring 3 in place, to prevent the ring 3 from working loose.
Patent GB-2442604-A (GB)
Title: Picture Mount
Inventor: REID MARK
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: A method of producing a picture mount comprises a) constructing a frame 3 of desired dimensions; b) attaching a board 4 to the frame, c) printing a first picture on a first picture sheet and d) attaching the picture sheet to the board and frame. A picture mount which comprises a frame, a board and a picture sheet attached to the board and frame is also claimed. The picture sheet comprises photographic paper upon which a digital image or picture is printed and surrounding the picture is a border. Optionally, the picture sheet further comprises a laminated plastic layer. The picture sheet is attached by adhesive such that the picture locates on a first picture surface 5 of the board 4 while the border locates around the frame. Optionally, additional pictures are attached to a second picture surface of the board. The frame includes a groove for hanging and may have a thicker frame section 3d to provide greater support.
Patent GB-2440871-A (GB)
Title: Methods and compositions for delaying the release of treatment chemicals
Inventor: MCCABE MICHAEL A
IPC: C09K8/536
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A method comprising: providing at least one encaged treatment chemical that comprises a treatment chemical and a polymer carrier; placing the encaged treatment chemical into a portion of a subterranean formation; and allowing the treatment chemical to diffuse out of the encaged treatment chemical and into a portion of the subterranean formation or an area adjacent thereto.
Patent GB-2449143-A (GB)
Title: Electronic circuit modules cooling
Inventor: PAL DEBABRATA
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: A cooling structure 10 for electrical circuit devices comprising a pair of cooling ducts 11, 26, through which a coolant 13,27 can flow, and a sealed electrical circuit device housing space formed by a pair of spaced apart heat transfer plates 14,24, each joined to a housing side 23. An electrical circuit device 18 mounted on a thermally conductive pedestal 16 is positioned in the housing space and each of the heat transfer plates is positioned adjacent to, and thermally coupled 12, 25 (e.g. using thermal grease) to a corresponding cooling duct 11, 26. The circuit device may be joined to one of the heat transfer plates 14, 24 and a finned structure 22 may be joined to the other. An electrically insulative heat transfer material (e.g. liquid or gel) 20 is provided in the sealed housing space in contact with the electrical circuit device 18.
Patent GB-2445874-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic continuously perturbing or vibrating mode scrambler for optical fibres.
Inventor: RENNIE ANDREW JAMES
IPC: G02B6/14
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: An apparatus for performing mode scrambling in a multimodal optical fibre during the travel of a beam of electromagnetic radiation or light through the fibre may comprise a device that dynamically delivers a continuous series of differing perturbations to a portion of optical fibre or it may comprise a device that continuously delivers vibrations to a portion of the optical fibre b. The optical fibre system and method for mode scrambling is also specified and the system may comprise an electromagnetic radiation source, an optical fibre, a beam launching means, a perturbing means or a vibrating means. The vibrating means may be an electromechanical transducer 3 coupled to the optical fibre such that when it is driven by a signal generator it vibrates the fibre. If a perturbation means is used it preferably delivers a dynamic series of bends of differing bend radii.
Patent GB-2442413-A (GB)
Title: Downhole uses of electroactive polymers
Inventor: DIFOGGIO ROCCO
IPC: C07K1/26
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: A downhole actuator comprising a electroactive polymer, an advancement device, and an electrical source for stimulating the electroactive polymer. The advancement device is motivated by stimulation of the electroactive polymer. The electroactive polymer can be stimulated by the electrical source. The embodiments of the actuator can be utilized in subterranean downhole environments. Alternatively, the device can comprise a downhole acoustic source comprising an electroactive polymer.
Patent GB-2457083-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating system with oil container
Inventor: HSIAO CHI-CHANG
IPC: F16N7/00
Filed: 2008-02-02
Abstract: The system comprises a body 10, an oil container 20, a rubber stopper B, a motor 30 and a delivery pipe 1221 for a machine to be lubricated. The container 20 is mounted on the body 10 by a liquid-tight screw-threaded projection in a body seat 11. A projection 12 in the seat 11 has a sharp end to penetrate a container membrane and has an air passage 121 and an oil passage 122. The air passage 121 communicates with the motor 30 to provide pressurised air to the container 20. The oil passage 122 communicates with the delivery pipe 1221 to provide oil expelled from the container by the pressurized air. The rubber stopper B is positioned in a through hole in a container wall and has a small bore hole A to allow release of air if the pressure is excessive.
Patent GB-2457992-A (GB)
Title: Firearm
Inventor: POPOV VIKTOR
IPC: F41A17/18
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A firearm has first and second barrels 3, 4 with chambers for respective cartridges 5,6, and a firing system including a trigger for firing the cartridges 5, 6. The firing system is operable in a mode to respond to a single operation of the trigger by: (a) attempting firing of the cartridge 5 in the first chamber; (b) if the cartridge 5 in the first chamber fails to fire, attempting firing of the cartridge 6 in the second chamber; and (c) if the cartridge 5 in the first chamber does fire, preventing, or not attempting, firing of the cartridge 6 in the second chamber.
Patent GB-2459492-A (GB)
Title: Sunshade attachment structure for a stroller
Inventor: CHENG PAO-HSIEN
IPC: B62B9/14
Filed: 2008-04-24
Abstract: A stroller has a frame 1, fixing components 2 secured on the frame, and a sunshade canopy support 35, which is coupled at two ends thereof to the fixing components with fastening members 31; each fixing component has a detainment hole 23; each fastening member has a spring-biased fixing hooked part 32 pivoted thereon, which has a detainment protrusion 321 detained in a corresponding said detainment hole; two first joining components 33 are joined on the fastening members respectively, which each have a toothed side 331; two second joining components 34 are each joined on and engaged with a respective said first joining component; each said second joining component is biased to be closely in contact with a corresponding first joining component with an elastic element 342; further, a movable canopy support is joined to the second joining components, and therefore can be adjusted (figures 6, 7) in position by turning the second joining components relative to the first joining components.
Patent GB-2461522-A (GB)
Title: A device for storing, transporting and ejecting liquid under pressure
Inventor: MATTHEWS ADRIAN JAMES
IPC: A01G25/14
Filed: 2008-07-01
Abstract: A device for storing, transporting and ejecting liquid under pressure comprising a spherical liquid containing reservoir 5 connected to a hose 2 that allows water to pass into and out of the reservoir. When the reservoir is compressed by the user applying pressure to the reservoir e.g, via their hand, foot or by sitting on the reservoir, dependent upon the size of the ball, liquid is ejected from the reservoir. The device may be used to apply liquid to be sprayed on to a garden, car or to be used as a fun child's toy. The length of the hose and volume of the reservoir may be variable. The reservoir and the hose may be constructed as a single unit, and may be made from a polymer or similar material that is tough, flexible and impermeable to water. The end of the hose has an ejection and filling nozzle 1 and standard hose fitments can he attached to the nozzle.
Patent GB-2453198-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a peer to authenticate/ identify a given user
Inventor: BENTLEY JON LOUIS
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2008-07-15
Abstract: A user (e.g. and employee who has forgotten their work-pass) may be authenticated/identified and given access to a secure location eg a workplace) by way of peer authentication without the assistance of a human guard. An apparatus automatically selects a peer (e.g. colleague) to authenticate/identify the user. The peer is selected from a set of candidates and may be based on one or more of the following properties: the current geo-location of the user to be authenticated; the current geo-locations of the candidates; the current time; the contents of one or more directories (e.g., a telephone directory, an organizational chart or directory, etc.), the contents of one or more call logs; and the candidates' schedules. The selected peer may then authenticate the user in person or remotely by way of video or voice communication. The properties are expected to change during any time interval of N minutes.