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Patent GB-2378115-A (GB)
Title: A plant pot support
Inventor: AVES LAWRENCE GEORGE
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A method of producing a pot plant support in which a plurality of garden canes are inserted through holes in a ring and gathered together at the top to form a wig-wam like structure, and the ring is inserted into a plant pot to fix the support in position, the ring and pot being relatively dimensioned so that the ring locates in the pot at a depth to be concealed by the compost in which the plant is grown. A plant pot support is described for securing to the underside of the pot so as to extend laterally beyond the base of the pot, to reduce the tendency for the pot to tip, especially when fitted with a plant support structure as described.
Patent GB-2379856-A (GB)
Title: Automated brisket cutter
Inventor: LEE ALLAN PHILIP
IPC: A22B5/00
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: An automated brisket cutting saw 18 for cutting the brisket of an animal 10 suspended in the inverted dressing system from a chain has a moveable carriage 11 which connects to the chain so that the cutting means 18 moves with the animal, and has a pair of pivot arms 20,21 controlled by hydraulic ram 23 to move the circular saw 18 in a defined contour to cut the brisket without cutting into the intestines or the oesophagus of the animal.
Patent GB-2387536-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable mattress lifting device
Inventor: SMITH EDWIN WILLIAM
IPC: A47C19/04
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: A self-contained device for placing under a mattress 3 for lifting the head and/or foot thereof comprises recyclable plastics boards 7 with integral moulded hinges 6 and between which are sandwiched, eg by welding, one or more inflatable cushions 5 which provide the lifting effect. Inflation may be by manual pump or a compressor with a control unit. The device can be strapped to the mattress. The required degree of inflation can be controlled by a deflation valve.
Patent GB-2396152-A (GB)
Title: An anti-trickle filling arrangement for a fuel tank
Inventor: MCKEN GRAEME PETER
IPC: B60K15/035
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: There is provided an anti-trickle filling arrangement for preventing over-filling of a fuel tank (fig 1, 12) having a fuel filler cap 20. The arrangement is associated with a vapour recovery system including a valved vent 22 to atmosphere downstream of a vapour recovery unit. The fuel filler cap 20 co-operates with the valved vent 22, whereby the valved vent 22 is closed by removal of the fuel filler cap 20 and opened by replacement of the fuel filler cap 20. The fuel tank (12) may have a filler neck 18, and the anti-trickle valve 22, may be provided with a housing 24 and a valve body 26 having a sealing face 28 located within the housing 24 and connected to a plunger 30 which extends out of the housing 24. The sealing face 28 may be urged against a valve seat 32 within the housing 24 by means of a spring 34. The housing 24 may form a vapour pathway from a vent live 36 connected thereto past the valve 32 to an atmospheric port in a clean location in the vicinity of the cap 20.
Patent GB-2400131-A (GB)
Title: Door frame with adjustable breadth
Inventor: WIXON DAVID GEORGE
IPC: E06B1/10
Filed: 2003-03-29
Abstract: A frame assembly for an architectural element comprising, a first sleeve assembly 102 adapted to fit into an aperture 201 in a wall 202 or other dividing structure forming a part of a building and extend therethrough, a second sleeve assembly 105 adapted to fit within the first sleeve assembly 102, the second sleeve assembly 105 being so dimensioned so as to extend only partially through the first sleeve assembly 102 so as to provide a rebate 203 into which an architectural element 204 can be fitted. The sleeves assemblies 102, 105 may possess preformed recesses 206 to house hinges 205. The frame can be adjusted breadthwise so as to accommodate a range of wall thicknesses.
Patent GB-2391564-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit with removable journal and integral sensors
Inventor: MORAN DAVID PATRICK
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: A drill bit 70 comprises a body 73 adapted to be coupled to a drill string. The body also contains a sensor, such as a temperature sensor. The drill bit has a single journal 72 removably mounted to the bit body, and a roller cone 71 rotatably mounted to the single journal. The bit body may have a box-end connection 76 to connect to a drill string, and short-hop telemetry transmitter disposed in the bit body.
Patent GB-2390323-A (GB)
Title: A cutting strip
Inventor: OWEN EDWIN WYN
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: The invention concerns a cutting strip 10 for a carton 16 for containing cling film, aluminium foil or a similar sheet material. The cutting strip 10 comprises metal and a second material. In one embodiment the culling strip 10 comprises a laminate of a layer 14 of plastics material, such as PET, and a layer 12 of metal, such as aluminium. In addition a carton is provided for the actual mounting of the cutting strip 10.
Patent GB-2404277-A (GB)
Title: Anti-scratch system for an optically read disc
Inventor: ASLAM RASHED MAHMOOD
IPC: G11B7/24056
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A 'remove and replace' anti-scratch system designed to protect the underside of an optically read disc 13 from defects, such as scratches and stains, whilst maintaining disc readability and/or writability. This system involves a temporary underside surface 12 applied to the underside of an optically read disc, which is intended to remain in this position during both disc function and disc storage. The temporary surface has such properties that prevent defects acquired by it from being transmitted to the permanent polycarbonate layer of the disc. The material is also such that allows passage of the laser beam reading or writing data to the disc, maintaining the discs read/write compatibility. Once the temporary underside surface acquires defects that compromise the discs functionability the temporary underside surface is removed and replaced by a new, clean surface restoring disc function. Also a multi layer system is shown where a stack of protective layers are secured to the optical disc, when the surface of the first protective layer is damaged it can be peeled away exposing the surface of the next protective layer.
Patent GB-2409118-A (GB)
Title: A sigma delta modulator utilizing feedback loop and logic circuit
Inventor: COLMER MORGAN JAMES
IPC: H03M3/02
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: A sigma-delta modulator for forming a digital output signal representative of the magnitude of an analogue input signal, the modulator comprising: a summation unit for summing the analogue input signal with an adjustment signal to form a summation output signal; an integrator 1 arranged to receive the summation output signal and form an integrator output signal dependent thereon; a quantiser 2 arranged to receive the integrator output signal and form the digital output signal dependent thereon; and a feedback loop for generating the adjustment signal and comprising a logic circuit arranged to select between one of two predetermined values for the adjustment signal, the selection being performed in dependence on both the digital output signal and a control signal. The logic circuit may comprise an XOR gate. The sigma-delta modulator may be utilized in a digital media player.
Patent GB-2395860-A (GB)
Title: Edge switch and core router in a packet switched network
Inventor: STRACHAN GRAHAM
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: An edge switch, 52, for an Ethernet network maintains look-up tables (figure 8) of media access control (MAC) addresses and network (Internet Protocol) addresses for local sources and destinations of at least two local subnets (SUBNET 1 and SUBNET 2). The edge switch, 52, forward packets directly, avoiding routing to the core router, even when the local source (PC1) and destination (PC2) are on different subnets if they are both local to the same edge switch. Packets are forwarded to the core router, 50, when the destination (PC3) is not local to the edge switch, 52.
Patent GB-2409305-A (GB)
Title: System to collect market research information
Inventor: EDWARDS STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A system to automatically collect market research information that measures the state and usage of a consumer product, item or packing 3 with a sensor 1 and transmits this information to the product supplier at a remote location 14. This information may be transmitted via a base station 5, sited locally to the consumer or product user. Queries can be sent from supplier to the base station 5 to be view on a display 7 by the consumer or product user. The consumer or product user is asked to respond to these queries by use of a keypad or buttons 6. The responses are transmitted to the product supplier for display on a computer 14 or as a web-based page on the internet.
Patent GB-2410122-A (GB)
Title: Tunable source of electromagnetic radiation
Inventor: FRENCH PAUL MICHAEL WILLIAM
IPC: G01J3/12
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A diode-pumped solid state laser 4 produces an output of pulses of laser light which is transmitted through a microstructured optical fibre where it undergoes non-linear optical effects so as to produce pulses of continuum radiation. These pulses of continuum radiation are spatially separated by a diffraction grating 10 and then selectively modulated by a spatial like modulator 14 so as to generate pulses of tuned radiation having a tuned spectral profile.
Patent GB-2414574-A (GB)
Title: Managing shared data
Inventor: RICHARDSON DAVID EDWARD
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A data management system comprises: a user interface system enabling a user to create at least one project suite and subsequently select one of said at least one project suites to permit working in said selected project suite, each project suite including at least one container for storing data; means for extracting core data from a data source; and means for tagging the data source, such that the core data extracted from the tagged data source is automatically placed into a container located within the selected project suite. The user interface used may be formed as a represention of a segmented sphere.
Patent GB-2412533-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable wireless earphone
Inventor: LIAO CHUNG-CHENG
IPC: H04M1/05
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: An adjustable Bluetooth (RTM) wireless earphone primarily comprises an earphone body 1 pin-connecting with a link-part 2 at the front upper portion thereof so that the earphone can be rotated in all direction using the link-part as an axis and the link-part connects with a plug-set 3. The plug-set can co-move with the link-part. When the plug-set plugged the ear of the user, using the feature that the earphone body can be rotated in all direction, so the earphone body can be pressed close to the cheek portion of the user to form an angle between the earphone body and the plug-set, such that the plugged plug-set may stay more tightly on the ear of the user and not drop off easily.
Patent GB-2403223-A (GB)
Title: Composite material
Inventor: TURNER NEIL
IPC: C23C14/00
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: A composite material comprises a thermoplastic resin, a cellulose fibre material, and glass fibre. Preferably, the thermoplastic resin is a polyamide, such as nylon 6. The cellulose fibre material may be derived from recycled newsprint, recycled mixed office waste, or recycled cardboard. The cellulose fibre material typically comprises fibres with an average length of 0.1-10 mm and a diameter of 20-60 microns. Meanwhile, the glass fibre may comprise fibres having an average length of 1-3 mm and a diameter of 10-30 microns. A method of manufacturing the composite material is also disclosed, wherein the cellulose fibre material and glass fibre is introduced into the thermoplastic resin before compounding. A fatigue-resistant component formed from the composite material is also claimed.
Patent GB-2417159-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting Disconnection reason message to users and network
Inventor: LEE JOHN
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of call management characterised by a serving network sending to the user equipment of at least a first call participant a reason code corresponding to a reason for disconnection of an ongoing call involving said user equipment. By providing a reason for the disconnection, for example low battery power in a first participant's user equipment, or loss of signal from the first participant's network, the second participant is reassured that it was not the first participant's intent to end the call, and the first participant is reassured that this information is being provided to other parties.
Patent GB-2401635-A (GB)
Title: Plastically deforming and radially expanding a tubular member
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: An apparatus 700 for radially expanding a tubular member is positioned within a wellbore 10 and includes a tubular support member 705 defining a passage 710 for conveying fluidic materials. An expansion cone 715 defining a passage 720 and having an outer conical surface 725 for radially expanding tubular members is coupled to an end of the tubular support member 705. An expansion cone launcher 735 is movably coupled to and supported by the expansion cone 715. The expansion cone launcher 735 includes an upper portion 735a, an intermediate portion 735b that mates with the expansion cone 715, and a lower portion 735c having a lower outer diameter. The expansion cone launcher 735 further includes a recessed portion 735d having an outer diameter that is less than the lower outer diameter. A shoe 740 defining a valveable passage 745 is coupled to the lower portion of the expansion cone launcher 735.
Patent GB-2421884-A (GB)
Title: C shaped pegs for attachment to ropes for shellfish cultivation
Inventor: JOHNSON WILBERT
IPC: A01K61/00
Filed: 2005-01-06
Abstract: C-shaped pegs 1 are mounted on a down rope or dropper 7 to be hung in a marine environment for the cultivation of shellfish particularly mussels. The clips are pushed through the strands of the rope and may be arranged alternately to maximize the available surface area of the rope. The clips are constructed of a plethora of ridges and ribs to provide secure anchoring points for the mussels.
Patent GB-2422249-A (GB)
Title: Power substrate
Inventor: MORSE ROBERT JOHN
IPC: H05K3/10
Filed: 2005-01-15
Abstract: A power substrate comprises an aluminium substrate 1 with an anodised coating 2. A patterned metal foil 3 is glued to the anodised coating, using a very thin layer of glue 4 to ensure low thermal resistivity. A polymer carrier sheet 6 may be provided between the foil and the substrate. The substrate may be planar or three dimensional, for example a finned heat sink (9, Fig 3).
Patent GB-2411489-A (GB)
Title: Binoculars with light shield
Inventor: NEMOTO SATORU
IPC: G02B23/00
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: Binoculars (1) have a pair of observation optical systems (2L, 2R) each having an objective optical system(21L, 21R), an erecting optical system (22L, 22R) and an eyepiece optical system (23L, 23R). The binoculars include a focusing mechanism (5) that is used to move the observation optical systems for focusing; a convergence value compensating mechanism (31L, 31R) for compensating for a convergence value by displacing the objective optical systems (21L, 21R), in association with actuation of the focusing mechanism (5), and a light shielding mechanism (71L, 71R) for preventing light from entering through at least one clearance (800L, 800R) caused by displacement of the displaceable optical elements by the convergence value compensating mechanism (31L, 31R).
Patent GB-2424427-A (GB)
Title: Expandable building
Inventor: MARINESCU JOSEPH
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: An expandable room for space enclosure with its enclosing surfaces and supporting structures so arranged that the outermost dimensions and therefore the volume of the enclosed space are adjustable by altering the positions of the interconnected structural members and surfaces in relation to one another resulting in changes in the three-dimensional extents of the enclosed room. Each one of the three dimensions can be adjusted independently or in combination. Continuity of the enclosing surfaces is suitably maintained at all variations within the adjustable range of dimensions of the supporting structure.
Patent GB-2423235-A (GB)
Title: Sheet for collecting animal excrement
Inventor: CROSDALE BASIL ANTHONY
IPC: A01K1/01
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: An animal excrement collector (1) comprises a sheet (3) of impermeable material which can be spread on the ground to receive the excrement, means (7) for securing, at least to an extent, the sheet to the ground while it is being used and means (9) for securing the sheet (3) around the animal excrement after use for disposal thereof. The securing means may be strips or a band of adhesive material (7). The fastening means may be ears (9) for tying together. The sheet may be circular or rectangular. The used and tied-up sheet may be placed in a bag, optionally provided with the sheet initially, for disposal.
Patent GB-2425524-A (GB)
Title: A container and blank
Inventor: ROKOV DAVID
IPC: B31B50/28
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A blank for forming a container for packaging foodstuff such as sandwiches comprises ```first and second side panels 4,6 each having a first side 12,16; a back panel 8 having a first side 24 and ```a base panel 10 having a first side 20, ```the first side 24 of the back panel and the first side 20 of the base panel being spaced apart from, and substantially parallel to one another. The blank further comprises a first flap 29 extending from the first side 24 of the back panel 8, a first glue line 30 formed on the first flap 29 and a second glue line 32 formed proximate the first side 20 of the base panel 10. A lid panel 38 may have an aperture 44 covered by a window patch and may bear a label in the form of a hinged flap bearing information.
Patent GB-2414272-A (GB)
Title: Holder for a cable lock
Inventor: BUECHEL ERHARD
IPC: E05B67/00
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: In a cable lock in combination with a cable lock holder, the cable lock comprises a locking mechanism (6) accommodated in an elongate lock housing (2) at one end of a locking cable (8) and a latch member (4) at the other end of the cable that can be coupled to the locking mechanism. The lock housing (2) has an opening (24) in its side surface through which the latch member (4) may be coupled to the locking mechanism transversely to the longitudinal direction of the lock housing. The holder comprises an attachment member (12) for attaching the holder to a bicycle and a cylindrical tube section (14) into which the lock housing (2) can be inserted from both ends in the longitudinal direction and can be located therein. The lock housing (2) comprises a linear guide for cooperation with a linear guide on the holder. The outer surface of the lock housing (2) is longitudinally convex and the tube section (14) is provided at its two ends with barrier means, such as cams (32, 34, 36), of resilient material which project into its interior and locally reduce its cross-sectional area, whereby the lock housing may only be inserted into the cylindrical tube section by deformation of the barrier means.
Patent GB-2428316-A (GB)
Title: Supply scheduling
Inventor: FORSTER ANDREW
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: Computer implemented methods, data processing apparatus and manufacturing systems for determining or using current supplier schedule are described. A current customer requirement file is received including data items specifying a customer's current requirement of different parts each having associated supply dates from the supplier. The total quantity of each different type of part for each of a plurality of different time periods is determined. Data items specifying the total quantity of each different part and respective associated supply dates are stored in a current supplier schedule file. The current supplier schedule file is exported and can be displayed. A current net change in the supplier schedule based on the current supplier schedule and a previous supplier schedule can also be determined. The current supplier schedule may be exported to a manufacturing control process controling a manufacturing device to manufacture at least some of the items.
Patent GB-2420008-A (GB)
Title: Ionization means for mass spectrometer
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: The invention relates to methods and instruments for ionizing analyte molecules, preferably biomolecules, which are dissolved in liquids or firmly adsorbed on surfaces. Liquids are nebulised at atmospheric pressure by electrospraying. Highly charged microdroplets, which enter the vacuum of the mass spectrometer through the inlet capillary 3, strike an impact plate 13 when energy is fed in. The repulsive Coulomb force of the charges, the absorption of additional thermal energy and/or the conversion of their kinetic energy into thermal energy cause the microdroplets to burst and evaporate. Analyte molecules which are located in the nebulised liquid or on the impact plate are released in charged form 14 and can be fed to the mass spectrometer for analysis by the extraction and collection effect of an ion funnel operated 11 with RF and DC voltages.
Patent GB-2425188-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection control
Inventor: ALLEN JEFFREY
IPC: F02D41/18
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: With reference to Figure 6, the present invention provides an apparatus for controlling, within an internal combustion engine (600), a fuel injection period during which a fuel is injected into charge air to form a fuel/air mixture for combustion. The apparatus comprises: ```a pressure sensor (204) operable to detect a pressure of the charge air; ```a control unit (206) responsive to the pressure detected by the pressure sensor (204), the control unit being operable to detect a change in the pressure detected by the pressure sensor and to control the fuel injection period in dependence upon the time at which one or more of the detected pressure changes occurs; and ```a fuel injector (116) controlled by the controller. The pressure sensor(204), the control unit (206) and the fuel injector (116) are formed as a unitary fuel injection controller. The time at which the fuel injection period starts is controlled solely in dependence upon the time at which the pressure sensor (204) detects a pressure change. The system is cheap and simple, suitable for small engines such as used in engine-powered gardening tools.
Patent GB-2420310-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for profile marking
Inventor: CRAMPTON DAVID
IPC: B25B5/00
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A kit of apparatus for profile marking comprises at least one clamp 26 and a scriber (2). The clamp(s) comprise a generally U-shaped channel with a clamping screw 38,40 passing though the wall of the channel and engageable with a workpiece located therein. The clamp(s) also comprise a support surface 44 which is spaced a distance 66 from the base 30 of the channel. The scriber comprises a handle, an edge member and marking means located that same distance 66 from the edge member. The kit may also comprise additional scribe member (108) and templates (112) eg. for marking the locations of brackets on a wall. In use the kit is used in particular to facilitate the assembly of floor standing kitchen units. For example. a decorative panel 58 may be supported on a cupboard carcass 56 via one or more clamps 26. The bottom edge 62 of the panel will thus be suspended a distance 66 from the floor 2. Scriber 24 (with marking means raised an equal distance from the floor) may now be used to mark out a profile of the floor on the panel for subsequent cutting. Once cut, the panel will abut with the carcass whilst remaining flush with the floor.