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Patent GB-2361965-A (GB)
Title: Rolling element spacer in rolling guide device
Inventor: NIWA HIROSHI
IPC: F16C33/37
Filed: 2001-05-02
Abstract: There is provided a rolling element spacer 5 used in a rolling guide device having an endless circulation passage of balls (2), arranged alternately with many balls (2) in the endless circulation passage, and circulating together with the balls (2) in the endless circulation passage. It has a pair of ball holding seats (50) each of which is formed in the form of a concave spherical face nearly approximating a spherical face of the ball (2) and slidingly contacts with a ball (2) and, around each ball holding seat (50), there is formed an annular dropout prevention portion (52) protruding in a ball arranging direction further than an edge portion of the ball holding seat (50) and kept in non-contact with respect to the ball (2) seated on the ball holding seat (50).
Patent GB-2378004-A (GB)
Title: Macro data and software management
Inventor: LENTON JEFFREY STEVEN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing multiple user access to two or more databases in which database characteristics capable of causing compatibility limitations are reduced by the compilation of an access database using computer means. The access database offers unified compatibility requirements. It can be compiled in a modest timeframe so that, once done, access is substantially enhanced in terms of access speed, while compatibility limitations are substantially reduced.
Patent GB-2363612-A (GB)
Title: A tufting machine
Inventor: PRATT ANTHONY RICHARD
IPC: D05C15/30
Filed: 2000-05-18
Abstract: A tufting machine in which the needle bar (9) is driven laterally by one or more linear motors (13).
Patent GB-2388569-A (GB)
Title: Prestressed concrete units and method of manufacture
Inventor: JARDINE MARK HAMILTON
IPC: B28B23/04
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: This invention relates to prestressed concrete units, to a method of manufacture of prestressed concrete units and to a mould system for use in such a method. The invention provides a method of manufacturing a prestressed concrete unit using a mould system comprising an elongate mould 1 containing at least one prestressed element 5 and an elongate hopper 11-13 having an aperture 17. The method comprises the steps of locating at least one reinforcing element 18 in a substantially perpendicular orientation to said mould 1; filling the elongate mould 1 with concrete to form a first portion of the unit, locating the hopper 11-13 over said reinforcing element 18 in a substantially perpendicular orientation with the mould 1; and filling the hopper 11-13 with concrete such that the concrete flows through the aperture 17 to contact the concrete of the first portion. The elongate mould 1 is divided into sections 2 by means of partitions 3. Each partition may comprise two dividing plates 7, 7' separated by a space 8 for the cutting of the prestressed element (wire 5). A rear wall 11 of the hopper may be extend to replace the plate 7'.
Patent GB-2390336-A (GB)
Title: Shaping manufactured board
Inventor: WALLER KENNETH DAVID
IPC: B31B50/44
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: A method of shaping fibreboard and wet process hardboard comprises machining a groove 10 from a piece of board 12, dampening the groove 10 with water, presenting the board 12 to a heated metal former 14, bending the board 12 along the line of the groove 10 around the heated metal former 14 and holding the bent board 12 in the bent configuration to allow cooling of the board 12. A box is constructed of four side walls 30,36 each having side flaps formed by the method.
Patent GB-2375716-A (GB)
Title: Game ball with a urethane gum rubber surface
Inventor: FEENEY BRIAN
IPC: A63B41/08
Filed: 2001-01-09
Abstract: A game ball (10) having a highly durable cover exterior (16) formed of a urethane gum rubber compound. The urethane material of the cover exterior is across-linked molded rubber material which provides superior abrasion resistance compared to ball covers made from a molded natural rubber.
Patent GB-2384306-A (GB)
Title: Device for the automatic switching of vehicle lights
Inventor: EWERHART FRANK
IPC: B60Q1/14
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: The device comprises a sensor (20) to determine the ambient brightness at the vehicle, a control device (25) which switches on lights (10, 14) in dependence upon the brightness, wherein the sensing means (20) also serves to determine visibility in the surrounding area of the vehicle, and wherein the control device (25) also switches on fog lights (12, 16) in dependence upon the determined visibility. In order to determine visibility, the sensor (20) measures contrast of at least one object (26), which may be in front of or behind the vehicle, from at least two positions at different distances from the object. The sensor may be an image sensor such as a CCD or CMOS sensing device.
Patent GB-2393411-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet screwdriver
Inventor: HSIEH CHIH-CHING
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: Screwdriver 10 with changeable operation modes, including: a handle 20 having a slide way 22 formed in the handle and passing through a front end of the handle; a stem 30, a rear end of which is slidably fitted in the slide way 22 without detaching from the handle 20; a clutch mechanism 40 connected between the stem 30 and the handle 20, in normal state, the clutch mechanism 40 being in a non-transmission state, whereby the stem can freely rotate within the handle; and a rotary member 50 connected with the stem for a user's hand to rotate. When the screwdriver 10 is used to screw a screw in a loosened state, the user can turn the rotary member 50 to rotate the stem 30. In the case that the screw is in a tightened state, the handle is pressed to move the stem inward, the clutch mechanism 40 is in a transmission state and the user can turn the handle to drive the stem.
Patent GB-2394436-A (GB)
Title: Laser machining
Inventor: BOYLE ADRIAN
IPC: B23K26/40
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A silicon body W is machined with a UV or green laser beam 6 in a refrigerated halocarbon environment. Local heating with the laser beam of the halocarbon in the vicinity of a machining location is sufficient to cause a chemical reaction between the silicon body and the halocarbon which accelerates machining, enhances machining quality and reduces laser machining generated debris.
Patent GB-2387530-A (GB)
Title: A rack and pinion drawer runner
Inventor: WOOD IAN DAVID
IPC: A47B88/493
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A drawer runner comprises at least two profiles 766 and 768 movable in relation to one another to extend or retract the runner, a bearing carriage 764 between the profiles, and a means for geared engagement 750 between the carriage and at least one of the profiles or a structure in relation to which the profile is fixed. The bearing means 762 may be wheels or ball bearings and the geared engagement means may be a rack 754 and pinion 750 with at least one pinion associated with the carriage and at least one rack (264, 268, 260, 272 figure 65) meshed with the pinion and associated with the profile or the structure; and where the rack and pinion may punched or cut from plate material. The pinion may also transmit the drawer weight loads directly between the profiles and alternatively may do so without the use of bearings. Further embodiments included a drawer runner with profiles defining first and second flanges, a drawer stabilisation system, a drawer operating system and a speed control system for a drawer, which may comprise an extensible strut.
Patent GB-2380754-A (GB)
Title: Centraliser
Inventor: KIRK IAN ALISTAIR
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: A centraliser (1) has a substantially annular body (6), a substantially cylindrical bore extending longitudinally through the body (6), and at least one roller ball (29). The roller ball (29) is preferably secured to the centraliser (1) in a manner which enables the roller ball (29) to rotate in all directions with respect to the centraliser (1), and one roller ball (29) is secured within at least one aperture (9; 109) provided in the sidewall of the body (6). Preferably, an assembly (27, 28, 39; 127, 128, 139) is provided to house the roller ball (29) within the at least one aperture (9; 109), and the roller ball (29) may be arranged to project either outwardly or inwardly from the sidewall.
Patent GB-2388718-A (GB)
Title: Low power, high speed data communications in vehicles
Inventor: EDWARDS DANIEL R
IPC: H01P3/12
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: Cavities within structural members of a motor vehicle or other structure are used for propagation of wireless RF communication signals. The system is particularly adapted for use in structures wherein permanent, fixed transmission guides can be easily provided, and it is especially useful in motor vehicles where it 1) reduces the cost and power requirements of electronic modules using wireless communication, 2) shields the communication channel from outside electromagnetic interference, and 3) allows the propagation of emissions to be substantially restricted to desired regions away from people and electronic devices not in the intended network.
Patent GB-2387387-A (GB)
Title: Ternary stabiliser mixture
Inventor: GUGUMUS FRANCOIS
IPC: C08L35/00
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing the components (I), (II) and (III) wherein component (I) is for example a compound of the formula (B-1-b) <EMI ID=1.1 HE=35 WI=148 LX=298 LY=637 TI=CF> <PC>wherein E1 is hydrogen; component (II) is for example a compound of the formula (B-0-a) <EMI ID=1.2 HE=34 WI=150 LX=284 LY=1131 TI=CF> <PC>wherein E1* is hydrogen; and component (III) is for example a compound of the formula (C-1-a) <EMI ID=1.3 HE=42 WI=138 LX=305 LY=1615 TI=CF> <PC>wherein b1 is a number from 2 to 20 and R6 is hydrogen; is useful for stabilizing an organic material, especially a polyolefin, against degradation induced by light, heat or oxidation.
Patent GB-2400686-A (GB)
Title: Motion logging and robotic control and display system
Inventor: BOX CHRISTOPHER CHARLES
IPC: B62D57/032
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: A bipedal robot 21 has articulated legs 23L, 23R moved by servo motors 29L, 29R, 30L, 30R, 31L, 31 R at its simulated hip, knee and ankle joints, respectively. These are controlled by an electronic control system 25 which is fed motion data by a remote computer, along wires or wirelessly. The motion data may be captured using a harness 1 worn by an experimental subject 2. The harness 1 is strapped to each leg of the subject 2 and has potentiometers at its ankle 9, knee 10 and hip joints 11, aligned with the subject's corresponding joints, which provide data on angular displacement of the joints against time. These data may be transmitted to the robot 21 in real time, or stored for later transmission, possibly after further processing. The computer may also display the data on-screen as graphs and/or as a mannequin image.
Patent GB-2400669-A (GB)
Title: Determining haematological parameters and indicators by harnessing the dynamics of erythrocyte
Inventor: BARNES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01N27/22
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A method and device to harness the dynamic properties of aggregating erythrocytes and other blood aggregations in vitro or in vivo to indicate a haematological parameter comprises, mixing a blood sample to a predefined rate of shear or for a predetermined mixing time if in vitro, or halting or reducing blood flow for a predetermined duration if in vivo, selecting a defined region in the temporal evolution of the aggregation, making at least two time successive remote examinations to yield quantities which reflect the aggregation state, and mathematically manipulating said quantities together to correlate with or indicate the haematological parameter. A capacitance measuring system measures dielectric properties of the blood samples by applying a frequency (A1) to a sample cell.
Patent GB-2402999-A (GB)
Title: Solar heat absorber panel and connection within a solar array
Inventor: BROATCH PETER MARTIN
IPC: F24J2/46
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: An array of panels 21 absorptive to solar radiation is made up of individual panels 24, 25, etc. Each panel has a duct (13 fig 1) which terminates near the panel edge in a cylindrical terminal 27. Each terminal shares a common axis with the terminal of an adjacent panel which may also include a connector 26, so that the panels may be coupled together by sliding one panel along the axis of its terminal towards the second panel and engaging adjacent terminals. The panels may be arranged in horizontal rows and may be supported on battens. The connector may be a "push fit" and may include sealing. The duct may comprise a pipe, which may be made of copper. The panels may be made of aluminium and may be coated with a layer which is highly absorptive to solar radiation. The panel may additionally include a translucent or transparent layer; the layer may be in the form of glass slates or tiles. The panels may further include an insulated layer (14 fig 1) positioned behind the panels, and gaps 22, 22a may be included to allow for fastening of panels to the battens.
Patent GB-2389604-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous viscoelastic fluid
Inventor: HUGHES TREVOR
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: The invention concerns an aqueous viscoelastic fluid for use in the recovery of hydrocarbons. According to the invention, the aqueous viscoelastic fluid comprises a monomer, a dimer or an oligomer of a viscoelastic surfactant able to form a viscoelastic gel under downhole conditions, said surfactant comprising a hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic head, and being of the following formulae: R-X-Y-Z where R is the hydrophobic tail of the surfactant, Z is the hydrophilic head of the surfactant, said hydrophilic head being charged, X is a stabilising group and Y chain is a linear, saturated or unsaturated, hydrocarbon chain of 1, 2 or 3 carbon atoms or a branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain wherein the main chain is of 1, 2 or 3 carbon atoms, possibly incorporating an aromatic ring.
Patent GB-2391821-A (GB)
Title: Double-sided puzzle
Inventor: THEOBALD GAVIN
IPC: A63F9/10
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle having multiple solutions is described. In one embodiment, the puzzle has a set of pieces that can be interconnected in a one arrangement to form a first image, and interconnected in a second distinct arrangement to form a second image on the reverse side of the pieces. Alternative embodiments are capable of being formed into three or more distinct arrangements, which may be of different shape. A method of forming the puzzles is also described.
Patent GB-2390166-A (GB)
Title: Automatic identification of compounds in a sample mixture by means of NMR spectroscopy
Inventor: WISHART DAVID SCOTT
IPC: G01N33/483
Filed: 2001-11-01
Abstract: A process for quantitative and qualitative analysis for identifying compounds in a sample mixture involves the identification of a set of reference spectra selected according to a measured condition, e.g. pH, of the sample, which collectively define a composite spectrum which best matches a spectrum produced from the sample. The compounds associated with respective reference spectra of the identified set are the compounds that are determined to be likely to be present in the sample. Quantities of the compounds may be determined from the intensities of certain representative peaks associated with the compounds, relative to the intensity of a peak associated with a reference compound which is unaffected by the measured condition of the sample. Thus, given a test spectrum of a sample and given a set of reference spectra, the process can identify and quantify compounds present in the sample.
Patent GB-2405308-A (GB)
Title: Rotary vegetation cutter with a static blade
Inventor: LACE DAVID GORDON
IPC: A01D34/416
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: A rotary vegetation cutter comprising a rotary head cutter 16, rotatably mounted upon a stationary gear housing 12, and powered by an electric motor or internal combustion engine. A static cutter 24 is mounted on a flange 28 which is part of the gear housing. It is fastened to the flange by a through screw 30. The cutter cuts vegetation entrained by the cutter head and so prevents the long grass wrapping and binding around the drive shaft. Alternatively, the static blade may be arranged alongside and fastened to the cutter head guard.
Patent GB-2393821-A (GB)
Title: Stretching, shortening, and/or removing a clock cycle
Inventor: YEE GIN S
IPC: H03L7/081
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for stretching and/or shortening a clock cycle uses a multiplexor stage, in which a multiplexor switches between a normal clock signal and a delayed clock signal. Further, a method and apparatus for generating a plurality of stretched and/or shortened clock cycles uses a multiplexor state in which a multiplexor successively switches between a normal clock signal and a plurality of delayed clock signals. Further, a method and apparatus for removing a clock cycle uses a multiplexor stage, in which a multiplexor switches between either a normal clock signal or a delayed clock signal and a grounded signal.
Patent GB-2399509-A (GB)
Title: Golf training apparatus
Inventor: PEEK IAN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: A golf training apparatus for practicing straight hits has an upright rack (11) a rod (16) provided on the rack and aligned substantially horizontally and parallel to a desired hitting direction, the rod being arranged at a distance to the rack such that a golf club is swingable through underneath the rod. Optionally the rod may be an inflatable foil hose which may be inflated using a manually operable pump (18) disposed on the rack (11). Preferably the rack (11) is adjustable in height.
Patent GB-2398846-A (GB)
Title: A system and method of controlling a safety system of a vehicle
Inventor: LU JIANBO
IPC: B60T8/172
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: A control system 24 for controlling a safety system 40 of a vehicle comprises a plurality of wheel speed sensors 30 generating a plurality of wheel velocity signals, a lateral acceleration sensor 32 generating a lateral acceleration signal and a controller 26 coupled to the plurality of wheel speed sensors 30, the lateral acceleration sensor 32 and the safety system 40 wherein the controller 26 is operable to calculate a final reference vehicle velocity in response to a number of inputs including at least the plurality of wheel velocity signals and is further operable to control the safety system 40 in response to the final reference vehicle velocity. The system may further include a steering angle sensor 35, yaw rate sensor 28, while the controller may determine correction factors, and calculate the final reference velocity in response to a learning function.
Patent GB-2402143-A (GB)
Title: Superabrasive cutting element
Inventor: SMITH REDD H
IPC: E21B10/56
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A superabrasive cutting element 20 for use with a drill bit for drilling subterranean formations and having a superabrasive table 28, or cutting face, in which a conglomerate of superabrasive particles such as a polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) are dispersed and bonded, or sintered, and in which at least one exposed cutting region of the superabrasive table develops a rough, asperital surface for improving the cutting efficiency of the drill bit, particularly in but not limited to relatively hard, relatively nonabrasive formations. The superabrasive table may include superabasive particles of substantially differing size, quality or a combination of differing size and quality. Different wear rate distributions between the different groups of superabrasive particles are utilised using bimodal or trimodal arrangements - with two or three different sizes and/or qualities of particles 34,38.
Patent GB-2414674-A (GB)
Title: Implantable apparatus for the correction of skeletal deformities
Inventor: BURKE JOHN
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: An implantable apparatus for use in the correction of skeletal deformities comprises a rod <B>8</B>, a pair of spaced apart attachment members <B>5</B>, each of the attachment members <B>5</B> being attachable to a bone <B>2</B>, wherein each attachment member <B>5</B> mounts a rod receiving member <B>6</B>, and wherein the rod <B>8</B> is slidable along a predetermined path. The rod <B>8</B> can be curved and may include a track (11 figure 4a) to prevent rotation of the rod in the rod receiving member <B>6</B> which has an indent (14 figure 4b) in which the track (11 figure 4a) may slide. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of attachment members <B>5</B> and a plurality of rods <B>8</B>. The rod <B>8</B> may be immovably connected to the rod receiving member <B>6</B> of the spaced apart attachment members <B>5</B>.
Patent GB-2416208-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic distance senor attachable to a fireman's breathing apparatus
Inventor: WARREN ALEXANDER RUSSELL
IPC: G01S15/93
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: An ultrasonic range finding device 2 attached to a fireman's helmet or breathing apparatus 1 gives a visual (eg LED or backlit LCD display) or audio output which indicates of the distance between the fireman and obstacles. The device 2 is provided with a quick release mechanism to allow the device to be removed from the helmet. A low battery indicator (eg bar display) is provided. The battery may be recharged on a charging base or docking station. The breathing apparatus may contain a speech membrane to allow the fireman to be heard. The ultrasound unit is housed in a tube which allows it to be swivelled.
Patent GB-2404179-A (GB)
Title: Motorised pallet truck with an angular indicator on the steering arm
Inventor: LINDSAY RYAN PHILIP
IPC: B62B5/06
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A motorised pallet truck <B>10</B> comprises a drive system controlled by an operator, a steering mechanism <B>23</B> coupled to the drive system, the steering mechanism <B>23</B> being moveable in an arc from a substantially vertical to a substantially horizontal position, an operator control for selecting a speed of the truck, a brake coupled to the drive system, an angular position indicator activated by the steering mechanism <B>23</B> as it is moved along the arc and providing a control signal indicating the angle of movement of the steering mechanism and a controller for receiving the control signal and for selectively placing the truck in one of a plurality of successive driving states based upon the angle of movement of the steering mechanism <B>23</B>. Also disclosed is a pallet truck comprising a switching device <B>36, 37</B> being activated by a cammed surface <B>30, 32</B> which produces the control signal and a pallet truck comprising two switching devices and a controller electrically connected to the first and second switches.
Patent GB-2406162-A (GB)
Title: A lighting apparatus for providing ornamental illumination
Inventor: VARDY ALASTAIR
IPC: F21V31/04
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: A lighting apparatus which comprises a container 13 for containing a liquid 17, the container comprises a base (14, fig. 1) provided with a plurality of reflective surfaces 15 the planes of some of the reflective surfaces being irregularly relatively orientated. The apparatus further comprises a light source 29 positioned to direct light through liquid contained in the container and onto the base. The base may be rotatably mounted within the apparatus. Further disclosed is a lighting apparatus which comprises a housing provided with a plurality of reflective surfaces, where some of the surfaces are irregularly curved, and a light source that can be positioned to direct light onto the reflective surfaces.
Patent GB-2402500-A (GB)
Title: A system for operating an engine with a hybrid valvetrain
Inventor: LEONE THOMAS GEORGE
IPC: F02D13/02
Filed: 2001-08-13
Abstract: A system for controlling intake valves in an internal combustion engine with intake valves operated by more than one type of actuation device includes defining operating modes of the intake valve and mapping these onto engine torque and engine speed operating regions. Torque control within regions and steps to accomplish smooth transitions among regions are defined.