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Patent GB-2374091-A (GB)
Title: Modular building foundation
Inventor: TEERS MEHDI ROBERT
IPC: E02D27/02
Filed: 2001-02-20
Abstract: A modular building foundation comprises pre - cast concrete "nodes" (a) and beams (d), each of these having dovetail grooves (e) for the receipt of locking double wedges (c) which lock them together. Nodes (a) have a socket (b) for the receipt of a building column (f). Neoprene is used to waterproof all joints. The foundation is demountable for re-use.
Patent GB-2360049-A (GB)
Title: Box gutter connector
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 2001-02-22
Abstract: The box gutter connector 10 is formed as a trough with two limbs 16,18, one of which 18 is for connecting to a box gutter and which has its outer surface shaped so as to aid the spreading and keying of adhesive or sealant between the connector and the box gutter. The surface is preferably formed with a number of grooves 36 which act to push and spread the adhesive/sealant as the connector is slid into the box gutter. The connector may also be provided with an urging means 48,60, such as pivotable toggles, wedges, straps or camming elements, that can be used to force the limb onto the adhesive when in position. The connector may also have abutment elements for ensuring the correct spacing of the connector relative to the exterior gutter.
Patent GB-2362209-A (GB)
Title: Modular radiator
Inventor: BLICHMANN JOHN R
IPC: F28F9/26
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: A modular radiator (1) comprises interchangeable core portions (3) joined to a tube sheet (37), each having a fan (19) and open headers (5, 9). Adjacent headers are connected by a plate (13, 17) having either an opening (15) providing a flow channel therethrough, or being blank thereby providing a barrier to the flow. Interchanging blank and apertured plates allows different flow circuits to be defined, such as parallel, series and independent flow paths.
Patent GB-2375683-A (GB)
Title: Modular portable communication terminal and module for use therein
Inventor: BOURNE DAVID RONALD
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 2001-05-09
Abstract: A modular system for portable multimedia communications terminal (100) has modules (110, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 190) that can be detachably attached together and can rotate with respect to each other and rest at any angle, so that they can arranged in a 'chain' arrangement or as a 'fan' or in any combination. There is no set limit to the number of multimedia communication modules that can be stacked together. The modules can be arranged in any order or configuration as desired by the user. This provides the advantages that: the combination of stacking and swivelling allows the device to have both compactness for portability and more "real estate" for usability; the user can choose which functionality the communication device will need to have and choose the modules (to purchase or to take out for the day) accordingly; and the keyboard modules (160, 170) 'fan' out to give a larger alpha/numeric keyboard/keypad size to increase usability.
Patent GB-2378400-A (GB)
Title: Ball retaining mechanism for a maze game
Inventor: PONTING IVOR
IPC: A63F7/04
Filed: 2001-08-11
Abstract: A maze game comprises a box 1 containing a maze 13 and a ball (fig D, 5) to be manoeuvred around the maze. At the start of the maze the ball is held in a position by a projection (Fig D, 7) or depression in a ramp 6 and is visible to the player. The ball may be rolled over the projection to start the game.
Patent GB-2380418-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone game with timing bar graphic
Inventor: EMMERSON FRANCIS
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: Electronic game 170, e.g. for a mobile phone, includes an on-screen graphic comprising markers 180, 178 which move relative to one another, and a gaming character 172 controllable to perform actions when the markers achieve a pre-defined positional relationship. Character 172 may be controlled using a mobile phone keypad, and the graphic may include a bar 176 with fixed markers 180 and a moving marker 178. The pre-defined relationship of the markers may correspond to the marker 178 coming into registration with each of the fixed markers 180, actuation of the keypad at these times causing character 172 to execute pre-defined actions. Actuation of the keypad when marker 178 registers with a first fixed marker may cause a first pre-defined action, with actuation when marker 178 registers with a second fixed marker causing a second, complementary action. The game, relating for example to snowboarding, martial arts or diving, comprises a computer program which may be stored in the memory of a mobile phone or other gaming device having a processor.
Patent GB-2372329-A (GB)
Title: Ground mineralisation rejecting metal detector
Inventor: CANDY BRUCE
IPC: G01V3/10
Filed: 2001-10-16
Abstract: A metal detector with a transmit coil which transmits a magnetic field, transmit timing control circuitry, and receive signal circuitry and receive signal processing circuitry, and a low voltage and a high voltage power supply. The timing sequence generated within the transmit timing control circuitry produces control signals such that there are at least two different transmit periods, a short and a long period, and such that there are periods when no current flows through the transmit coil. The timing sequence is such that an average transmit coil energy at termination of the long periods-is similar to that of an average transmit coil energy at termination of the short periods.
Patent GB-2383144-A (GB)
Title: Automatic regulation of pendulum clocks
Inventor: YOUNGS ROBERT ALAN
IPC: G04D7/12
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: A pendulum clock auto-regulation device and a method for automatically regulating a pendulum clock comprises means for monitoring the beat rate of the pendulum 14, means for comparing the beat rate with an independent time base, and means for adjusting the beat rate based on the comparison. An adjustable infrared detection unit 16 outputs a beam which is reflected from the surface of the pendulum to a detector, which sends a signal to a control unit (26, Fig 3) which has a detection circuit (28), comparing circuit (30) and energisation circuit (32), and which receives a signal (34) from an independent time base such as a fixed crystal oscillator, GPS satellite signal and/or mains electricity supply. A solenoid actuator device (36, Fig 1), 40 adjusts the pendulum accordingly by truncating its arc of swing. The method for regulating a pendulum clock includes the steps of positioning the device adjacent the pendulum, setting the clock to run slow and truncating the arc of swing until the beat is synchronised with the independent time base.
Patent GB-2385292-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic separating apparatus
Inventor: DUMMELOW ANTHONY JOSEPH
IPC: B04C5/08
Filed: 2002-02-16
Abstract: A cyclonic separating apparatus 10 comprises at least one cyclone having a first end 14 and a second end 16 and a longitudinal axis 18. An inlet 20 is located at the first end 14 for introducing a fluid flow into the cyclone 12 and a cone opening 30 is located at the second end 16. At least part of the cone opening 30 lies in a plane 32 inclined at an angle to the longitudinal axis 18. In a preferred embodiment the cyclonic separator is a tangential inlet reverse flow cyclone. Also in a preferred embodiment, the cone opening 30 extends into a collector (50, fig 2).
Patent GB-2373228-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle axle
Inventor: BRITTON PHILLIP JOHN
IPC: B62D17/00
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: A vehicle axle for lorries whereby the castor angle can be adjusted accordingly to the direction of travel. The vehicle axle comprises a stub axle 1 assembly mounted by first pivot 3 on support 4, and the support 4 is being mounted on second pivot 7 on axle beam 8. Support 4 is provided with air springs 10 to allow it to pivot between two operational directions. A positive castor angle is provided when the lorry is moving in the forward direction, and a negative castor angle is provided when the lorry is moving in the rearward direction.
Patent GB-2372691-A (GB)
Title: Animal collar and stud assembly that promotes animal safety and well-being
Inventor: SHORROCK JOHN ERNEST TURNER
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2000-11-08
Abstract: Collar stud that can be attached to an animal collar to function as a tag, collar lock, and/or electronic identification device. The stud includes a cap positionable adjacent an exterior of the collar and a base that is positionable adjacent an interior surface of the collar. A linkage interconnects the cap and base in a spaced apart fashion to allow a portion of the collar to be sandwiched between the interconnected cap and base. At least a portion of the linkage extends through an aperture of the collar portion and helps secure the stud to the collar portion. A transponder is preferably incorporated into the stud, wherein the transponder includes a memory storing retrievable information comprising an identification code. The code can be used to access a corresponding data record in a database.
Patent GB-2390079-A (GB)
Title: Aerial lift platform with lifting jacks
Inventor: CUMMINGS Paul
IPC: E04G1/22
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: Material handling apparatus, for use on the work platform (12) of an aerial lift (10), comprises a pair of spaced apart lifting devices (21) each including a jack having a body (23) which rests on the platform (12) and is coupled inboard of a barrier (17) surrounding the platform (11) and a ram(24) having adaptor means (26)on its outer end for securing a material handling device (41) thereto. A support leg (29, Fig 4) spaced from the jack (22) also rests on the platform (11) and is coupled inboard of said barrier with a strut (33) extending between the body and leg. Both jacks (22) in use are located on the same side of the platform(11).
Patent GB-2375107-A (GB)
Title: Improved binders for coatings
Inventor: SUYAL NAVIN
IPC: C04B41/50
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a silica glass coating comprising the steps of: a) producing a sol comprising colloidal silica and an organic binder; b) forming a coating of said sol on a substrate; c) drying the sol coating so as to produce a gel coating on said substrate; and d) densifying the gel coating so as to produce a substantially crack-free glass coating. In accordance with the present invention there is used a cellulose based binder which enables the use of substantially reduced levels of binder.
Patent GB-2391797-A (GB)
Title: Retaining device for a steam swab
Inventor: TSAI SAM
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: A retaining device for securing a cleaning cloth to the head of a steam swab comprises a first clamp 17, a second clamp 20, and an auxiliary clamp 23. Each clamp 17, 20, 23 includes two mutually aligned pivot holes 171, 201 defined in opposite inner faces of the clamp 17, 20, 23 to correspond to two distal ends 181, 211 of a T-shaped pivot 18, 21, 24 and a guide 172 formed on a bottom face of the clamp 17, 20, 23 to correspond to a distal end of a spring 19, 22, 25. Each clamp 17, 20, 23 may include bosses 170 to securely clamp the cleaning cloth in place. The head of the steam swab is preferably triangular so that the floor cleaning device is able to extend into a compact space.
Patent GB-2382361-A (GB)
Title: A method of forming a bore
Inventor: HEWSON JAMES ADAM
IPC: E21B33/14
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A method of forming a bore comprises a drilling assembly 10 that includes a first drill bit 14 mounted on a first tubular member 16 via a steerable tool 18, and the first drill 14 is used to form a first bore. Upon reaching a required depth, the first tubular member 16 is cemented into position by pumping a cement slurry 34 down the first tubular 16 through apertures 22 and 26, and then into annulus 30. Once the first tubular member 16 is set into position, a smaller diameter second drill bit 38 mounted on a second tubular member 40 is run into the first tubular member 16, and drills through the first tubular member 16, and proceed to drill a second bore to a second depth. In another embodiment, a drill bit 104 (figure 4) mounted onto a first tubular member 106 (figure 4) comprises an expansion mandrel 124 (figure 4), whereby once the first tubular member 106 (figure 4) is set into position, a fluid is injected down the first tubular member 106 (figure 6) and forcing the expansion mandrel (figure 6) to expand the remaining section of the first tubular member 106 (figure 6).
Patent GB-2380494-A (GB)
Title: Plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition apparatus; producing carbon nanotubes
Inventor: KIM CHAE OK
IPC: C01B31/02
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: A plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition apparatus is characterised by having a grid positioned between a gas supply section serving as an upper electrode and a substrate holder serving as a lower electrode, to change an electric field in a process chamber and increase a relative number of reactive fine particles. By applying a voltage to the grid, a structural characteristic of a material growing on the substrate can be adjusted, and by employing a position adjustment section for adjusting a position and an inclination of the grid, properties of the growing material, such as vertical orientation, a length, an orientation angle, etc., can be adjusted. A method of producing a carbon nanotube using the plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition apparatus is also disclosed. According to the method, it is possible to grow the carbon nanotube at a low temperature of about 300-550{C, preferably 350-550{C. Also, by adding the step of applying a voltage to the grid, a diameter, a length and an orientation angle of the carbon nanotube can be optimally adjusted. Further, by adjusting a position and an inclination of the grid, influence of the voltage applied to the grid and an orientation angle can be adjusted.
Patent GB-2393999-A (GB)
Title: Reduction of turbo-lag in an i.c engine
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN NICHOLAS
IPC: F02B37/18
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: When the turbo-boost is insufficient at relatively low engine speeds, an air pump 64 is actuated to pump air 66 through an air bypass system 63, which bypasses the combustion chambers 4 of the engine, from the air inlet system 6 to the exhaust system 7 upstream of the tubocharger impeller 51 while the fuel supply system 10 delivers fuel 69 into the bypass air 66 separately of the delivery of fuel 14 to the combustion chambers. The mixture of bypass air 66 and fuel 69 then ignites downstream of the air pump 64 and upstream of the impeller 51 to create a boost to the exhaust gas 52 and thereby boost the impeller speed and reduce turbo lag. The system requires a lower electrical current than an electrically assisted turbo-boost system.
Patent GB-2379512-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method of providing a work machine
Inventor: MULLER THOMAS P
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: An apparatus and method of providing a work machine to a customer is disclosed. An embodiment includes at least one machine sensor and at least one computer (140). Signals indicative of the work performed by the machine (100) are provided. The computer (140) receives the signals and calculates the productivity of the machine (100).
Patent GB-2388614-A (GB)
Title: Spacer device for a cavity wall
Inventor: AYERS CHARLES WILLIAM JACK
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A spacer device for a cavity wall comprises a support body <B>12</B> having a plurality of spaced tapering projections <B>13</B> which, in use, span the cavity of a cavity wall. Each projection <B>13</B> has a rib <B>16</B> extending circumferentially about it to inhibit the transfer of water or moisture from one end of the projection to the other and penetrating the building. The ribs <B>16</B> also act to encourage release of moisture from the projections <B>13</B>. The support body <B>12</B> is made from a plastics material preferably high density polyethylene and has a layer of heat insulating material on the opposite face to the projections <B>13</B>. Also claimed is a building structure incorporating the above device and a method of erecting a building incorporating the above device.
Patent GB-2384296-A (GB)
Title: Internal heat exchanger accumulator
Inventor: DICKSON TIMOTHY R
IPC: F28D7/02
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: An accumulator (10, 110, 310) for an air-conditioning (refrigeration or heat pump) system embodies an outer housing (22, 122, 222) that co-axially surrounds an inner liner (36, 136, 236, 336). The inlet (28, 128, 228, 328) directs the refrigerant into the inner volume formed by the liner (36, 136, 236, 336), wherein the liquid refrigerant and compressor oil are contained and insulated from the wall of the outer housing (22, 122, 222). A heat exchanger (20, 120, 220) is arranged in the annular space (40, 140, 240, 340) between the outer housing (22, 122, 222) and the inner liner (36, 136, 236, 336) and circulates a flow of condensate therethrough before delivering it to the expansion device. In this way the condensate is cooled and at the same time refrigerant passing out of the accumulator (10, 110, 310) is vaporized.
Patent GB-2399943-A (GB)
Title: Heat dissipating device
Inventor: LIU JEFFERSON
IPC: H01L23/373
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: The device comprises a high thermal conductivity metallic body 11 moulded around a container or tube 2. The tubular materials may be aluminium or copper and the tubes may be filled with water, organic material or high temperature superconducting material. The tubes may be configured in various forms including helical or U-shaped. The metallic bodies may be stackable and have fin structures.
Patent GB-2400536-A (GB)
Title: Production of sandwiches
Inventor: RATCLIFFE JAMES
IPC: A23P1/08
Filed: 2003-04-12
Abstract: In an apparatus and method for the automatic production of sandwiches, slices of bread are conveyed in top and bottom streams to a loading station 1, where sandwich filling is deposited on each bottom slice 14. The slices proceed to a topping station where top slices 13 are placed on the filling on the bottom slices 14. The sandwich assemblies are aligned in an alignment station 3 prior to cutting and separation in a sandwich cutting and sandwich halves separation station 4. The cut halves are assembled with one half superposed on the next half in a clapping station 5 and subsequently packed in a skillet packing station 6.
Patent GB-2388583-A (GB)
Title: Re-sealable closure of bag
Inventor: COBBETT LUKE GEDDES
IPC: B65D33/22
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a re-sealable closure for use in the re-sealing of sacks or bags. The re-sealable closure seals the sack by means of a pressure-sensitive adhesive which is permanently applied to an area on the surface of the sack. The pressure-sensitive adhesive is brought into releasable contact with a second area of the surface of the sack, this forming a sealed closure. A peel tape may be applied to the pressure-sensitive adhesive to protect the adhesive prior to use. A re-sealable closure which further includes a glue which sets when dry to provide a non-re-sealable closure is also disclosed. When the non-re-sealable seal is broken, the pressure-sensitive adhesive is revealed, thus obviating the need for a peel tape. The invention also provides methods of using the closures of the invention to re-seal sacks, and sacks comprising a closure of the invention.
Patent GB-2401210-A (GB)
Title: SQL predicate migration
Inventor: EVANS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A method of rewriting a Structured Query Language (SQL) statement in order to prevent processing of a join between a master table and a detail table in a database. The method comprises determining in the SQL statement a unique identifier to a row of the master table. The unique identifier is then equated to an identifier to related rows of the detail table using the join condition. A revised SQL statement is then produced that only refers to the detail table using the identifier to the rows of the detail table.
Patent GB-2403090-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker with enlarged resonance space in portable computer
Inventor: CHIANG HSIN-YUAN
IPC: G10K11/04
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A portable computer casing 12,18 contains a fixing frame assembly 16 defining an internal space 160 which houses a motherboard 17. A loudspeaker 10 is located externally to the space 160 in a speaker containing section 20 formed as a sunken area of the frame 16. Sound exits from holes in the rear of the speaker 10 and passes through corresponding holes 200 in the frame 16 so that the internal space 160 acts as a acoustic resonance space for the speaker. Thus a larger acoustic cavity is formed for the speaker, even in a thin portable computer, and sound quality is improved.
Patent GB-2406424-A (GB)
Title: Biometric system provides feedback if the biometric capture was not complete
Inventor: TENNANT ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: G06V40/13
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: A biometric system for use e.g. in an ATM, for assisting a user in providing a biometric reading such as a fingerprint or iris scan. The system comprises: a biometric capture unit 12 for capturing biometric data from a user; and feedback means 30 for providing the user with an indication of the extent to which a measurement has been captured, e.g. instructions for how to move the finger to ensure a complete image is captured. The feedback means may be implemented by a display, a loudspeaker, or both. The system may provide the feedback means with an anonymised version of the data measured from the biometric capture unit. When a complete image has been captured, this can be used to authenticate the user.
Patent GB-2395048-A (GB)
Title: Production of remote control device
Inventor: ADAMS GUY DE WARRENNE BRUCE
IPC: G06F3/0489
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: Apparatus produces a user interface device 1a having at least one user input region identified by a symbol and respective sets of computer instructions for generating command signals for controlling a remote target device. At least one set of computer instructions is accessed from a computer 46 and transmitted, with an association file, to the user interface device 1a. A printer 45 prints a symbol identifying a control function relating to each set of computer instructions on a selected region of the user interface device 1a.
Patent GB-2408490-A (GB)
Title: Emergency vehicles
Inventor: BRADLEY K
IPC: B62D29/04
Filed: 2003-11-27
Abstract: A body for mounting on the rear of an emergency vehicle is fully enclosed by side walls 12, a front wall 14, a rear wall 16 and a roof 18. The body is a self-supporting structure of thermosetting material, without any additional supporting structure, chassis or frame. The side walls 12 have an external planar wall 30 and an internal corrugated sheet 32, both of thermosetting material, forming a panel with thickness and strength provided by the two components and the corrugation. The front wall and roof are similarly formed. Thus, adequate structural strength can be provided for the body without the additional weight of a supporting framework of conventional designs.
Patent GB-2410144-A (GB)
Title: Television mounting apparatus
Inventor: MASSEY GRAHAM ALBERT
IPC: F16M11/04
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: Apparatus 1 for mounting a television (2, fig.5) comprises a support 3 and a housing 4 for a set top box means, arranged so that in use the housing 4 is between the support 3 and the television (2, fig.5). Preferably the housing 4 comprises an assembly of two tray-like parts 4', 4'', one being inverted relative to the other, and secured together by tamper-proof securing elements 12, which may be securing elements. The support may comprise a member 6 supporting the housing so as to allow it to swivel about a substantially vertical axis, and slide members 9 so that the housing 4 may be moved in a direction substantially at right angles to the vertical axis. The support 3 may also be adapted for securing to a substrate, preferably to be screwed to an item of furniture. The slide members 9 may be telescopic and arranged as c-shaped channel sections.