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Patent GB-2372430-A (GB)
Title: A mop wringer in combination with a mophead
Inventor: YOUNG RONALD ALEXANDER
IPC: A47L13/59
Filed: 2001-02-24
Abstract: A mop wringer 10 in combination with a mophead 28, the wringer 10 comprising a channel 16 defined by a base 12 and one or more sides 14. There are one or more openings 21 in the base and/or sides(s) by which fluid can drain from the wringer. The mophead comprises a body 30 and absorbent material 34 supported by the body. The wringer and mophead are dimensioned such that the mop head is a snug fit within the wringer and substantially occludes the channel so that fluid which is discharged from the absorbent material is prevented or substantially prevented from rising above the absorbent material. In a preferred embodiment (figure 2) the channel has rectangular cross-section and one of the sides 38 is pivotably mounted on horizontal axle 39 so that the side may be angled to form a funnel shaped channel to help to guide the mophead into the channel. As the mophead is pushed into the channel, so the pivotably mounted side is tilts into position parallel to the fixed side walls 14. An elongate member having a yoke may be pivotably mounted at the upper edge of the wringer. The elongate member may be levered so that the yoke presses down directly or indirectly onto the mop head to increase the pressure on the mop head and aid in its wringing.
Patent GB-2361583-A (GB)
Title: Modular support frame for circuit breakers
Inventor: STENGEL CHRISTIAN
IPC: H02B1/06
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A support frame 12 for circuit-breakers is comprises two half-elements 15 which are preferably identical and which fit inside each other and which together delimit a receiving opening 13, whose dimensions can be varied by sliding the two half-elements relative to each other in order to adapt to the number of circuit-breaker modules to be installed.
Patent GB-2366093-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for separating two telecommunication lines
Inventor: BROADHURST PAUL
IPC: H04Q1/14
Filed: 2001-07-16
Abstract: An adaptor unit (40) has a multi-way plug (42) for fitting to a network termination unit or socket of a secondary outlet. The unit (40) also has a first socket outlet (43) wired to a first group of the multi-ways of the plug (42) and a second socket outlet (44) wired to a second group of the multi-ways of the plug (42), so that the first socket outlet (43) can provide an outlet for a first telephone or broadband communication line and the second socket outlet (44) can provide an outlet for a second telephone or broadband communication line.
Patent GB-2362428-A (GB)
Title: Nut and seat assembly for clamp
Inventor: ELLIOTT ANTHONY
IPC: F16B2/06
Filed: 1999-11-17
Abstract: A nut and seat assembly is provided for a jaw clamp eg pivoted jaws. A nut 11 is tightened onto a bolt 15 which extends from one jaw 12. Another jaw 11 has a seat for the nut and a laterally-open aperture defined between prongs 27 to receive the bolt. As the nut is tightened formations 34 on the nut directly engage formations 31,36 on the seat to prevent movement of the prongs 27 away from the bolt. The clamp is particularly suitable for pipes and the bolt can be resiliently retained in the jaw 12.
Patent GB-2373191-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable golf club shaft
Inventor: WILSON GEOFFREY
IPC: A63B53/16
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A golf club which includes an adjustable shaft, in which the shaft comprises an inner shaft part 3 an outer shaft part 4 which receives an end of the inner shaft within it in a telescoping arrangement, and an internal tube 8 which is fastened within the outer shaft part and which extends along the inside of the outer shaft to engage the inner shaft part in a telescoping arrangement. One of the internal tube and the inner shaft part is split at its end. The club includes a locking mechanism by which the inner shaft and the internal tube can be locked together against relative axial and rotational movement, comprising an expander 20 which can be withdrawn into the split end to cause it to become splayed, to engage the internal surface of the other of the internal tube and the inner shaft part. The expander can be withdrawn into the split end to cause its end to become splayed by the action of a resiliently deformable spring, which biasses the expander towards the locking position.
Patent GB-2372751-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for quenching cracked gas
Inventor: BUSHUEV VLADIMIR ANDREEVICH
IPC: C10G9/00
Filed: 1999-02-11
Abstract: Apparatus for quenching cracked gas comprising a heat exchanger having space for cooled and heated fluids separated by a wall, wherein the apparatus is provided with a tee 41 having nipples 35, 37 and with an ejector comprising a nozzle 38, admission chamber 39 and mixing chamber 40, such that mixing chamber 40 of the ejector and one of the nipples 37 of tee 41 are communicated with the space for cooled fluid, and admission chamber 39 of the ejector is connected with another nipple 34 the tee 41.
Patent GB-2387433-A (GB)
Title: Integrated marking system with optical verification camera
Inventor: ANDREW NEIL
IPC: G06K5/02
Filed: 2002-04-08
Abstract: The System applies the marks (i.e. machine readable codes), by a marking device (203) and verifies their integrity (i.e. readability) by imaging them with a camera (306, fig. 3). The marking device and image capture device are mounted on a stage. Marking device applies the marking when the stage is in a first position, and the camera images the produced marks as the stage moves into a second position (figures 6 and 7), before the release of the component (201). The system has a common control system comprising a user interface (in the from of VDU 206, bar code reader 207 and keyboard) for controlling the device and applying the verification. The system also has a monitoring facility which monitors the status of the marking tool from the analysis of the applied marks, e.g. it can alert the operator if the tool (308, fig. 3) should be renewed. Bar code scan commands are used for giving different commands to the system.
Patent GB-2377900-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of municipal solid waste within a non-pressurised apparatus arrangement
Inventor: PORTER JOHN ALAN
IPC: B01F29/64
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: An apparatus and process for the separation, recovery and recycling of municipal solid waste (MSW) in which hot water 48 is added to shredded and homogenised MSW as it enters a rotating feed preparation drum 34 (possibly via a non-pressurised re-heated buffer storage hopper 26) equipped with internal lifter blades 36. The blades 36 and rotation of the drum 34 cause mixing and pulping of the MSW before discharge in to a rotating non-pressurised thermal processor 56 (possibly via inlet chamber 40), also equipped with lifter blades 58 and cone section 64, and in which the moist MSW is heated by heating the hot gases in the processor by a flame from burner 62 which converts the moisture in the MSW to steam. The steam penetrates through the MSW as it is turned and lifted in the thermal processor 56, causing further pulping. The now cooked and treated MSW is then fed to a conveyor 68, via outlet 60, for transportation to a trommel screen for the separation of recyclable components. In a preferred embodiment plugs 70, 72 of MSW are maintained at the exit and entrance to the thermal processor 56 and act to provide a seal to maintain and control temperature within the thermal processor 56 by reducing the egress of steam therefrom (as do mechanical seals 38). Pusher floors 32, 54 and 66 aid in the transport of MSW from pre-heated hopper 26 to feed preparation drum 34, from thermal processor inlet chamber 40 to thermal processor 56 and from the thermal processor outlet 60- to the conveyor 68 respectively. High and low level probes 28, 30 assist in the monitoring of the level of MSW in the hopper and inlet/outlet chambers respectively. A series f steam and heat extraction lines 74, 76 allow the steam to be scrubbed 82 and recycled via hot water tank 50 and heat to be transported, via extractor fan 86, to stack 84.
Patent GB-2389329-A (GB)
Title: Bending head
Inventor: KREJCOK MIROSLAV
IPC: B21D7/024
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a bending head comprising a hollow pin (2) whose cavity contains a central pin (3) seated adjustably in axial direction but locked against turning around its longitudinal axis, fitted with a bending flange (4) and carrying a control bushing (5) adapted both to share the axial motion of the central pin (3) and to turn around the longitudinal axis of the central pin (3) and of the hollow pin (2), the control bushing (5) being coupled with a drive and carrying a bending body which is together with the bending flange (4) permanently situated in a plane normal (perpendicular) to the longitudinal axis of the central pin (3). The control bushing (5) and the central pin (3) are seated in and on the hollow pin (2) adjustably in the axial direction by a straight motion and the bending head comprises a fixing device of the central pin (3).
Patent GB-2379408-A (GB)
Title: Compliant standoff for low pressure sensing device
Inventor: HAVAS DONALD W
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: A method for attaching a sensing device 20 to a substrate 14 at a pre-determined distance from the substrate is provided. The method preferably includes providing a compliant adhesive 16 and depositing a first layer of the compliant adhesive onto the substrate, curing the first layer of the compliant adhesive, depositing a second layer of the compliant adhesive directly onto the first layer of the compliant adhesive, inserting the sensing device into the second layer of the compliant adhesive and curing the second layer of the compliant adhesive.
Patent GB-2391451-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable pad with built-in pump
Inventor: CHEN CHIN-TANG
IPC: A47C20/02
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: An inflatable pad 11, e.g. for a brassiere, pillow or shoe sole, contains an integral pump 20 wherein part of the pump assembly 21 protrudes from the exterior surface of the cushion and may be covered with soft cloth. When hollow bolt 252 is inserted into tube 251, compressing and releasing protruding portion 21 introduces air into the pad via tubular one-way membranes 23, 24. Removing hollow bolt 252 allows the air to escape.
Patent GB-2383875-A (GB)
Title: Refresh apparatus for semiconductor memory device, and refresh method thereof
Inventor: YOON SEOK CHEOL
IPC: G11C11/408
Filed: 2002-09-02
Abstract: A refresh apparatus for a semiconductor memory device and a refresh method thereof that can reduce a test time by simultaneously refreshing a normal cell and a redundant cell in one test mode is disclosed. The refresh apparatus for the semiconductor memory device may include a redundant cell refresh signal generator (150) for generating a redundant cell refresh signal for refreshing a redundant cell when a refresh is requested in a test mode, a wordline enable signal generator (160) for generating a normal main wordline enable signal and a redundant main wordline enable signal in response to the redundant cell refresh signal in a redundant cell test mode and a wordline driver (210) for simultaneously refreshing the normal and redundant cells by simultaneously driving a normal main wordline and a redundant main wordline in response to the redundant cell refresh signal, the normal main wordline enable signal, the redundant main wordline enable signal and a row address in the redundant cell test mode.
Patent GB-2393530-A (GB)
Title: Data delivery to devices having different capabilities
Inventor: GIANNETTI FABIO
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: A method of delivering data stored within a network to two or more data-handling devices (200, 202, 204, 206) having different data handling capabilities, the method comprising the steps of authoring the data (400) to produce authored data and storing it in at least one location within the network, generating adapted data by adapting the authored data by at least structuring the authored data to provide at least a preferred (310) and an alternative (312) version of the adapted data, each version (310, 312) suitable to make the data suitable for handling by at least one of the at least two data-handling devices (200, 202, 204, 206), storing the adapted data (408) at a location within the network and upon receipt of a request for the data (409), augmenting (302) one of the preferred (310) or alternative (312) versions of the adapted data with dynamically generated data (314) and delivering (416) the adapted data augmented with the dynamically generated data (314) to at least one data-handling device (200, 202, 204, 206).
Patent GB-2376301-A (GB)
Title: A seismic source a marine seismic surveying arrangement a method of operating a marine seismic source and a method of de-ghosting seismic data
Inventor: MOLDOVEANU NICOLAE
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: A staggered vertical marine seismic source contains upper and lower arrays (10, 11) of emitters of seismic energy (S11, S12; S21, S22). The upper array (10) is horizontally displaced relative to the lower array (11). The source is used in a marine seismic surveying arrangement that has means for moving the source and at least one seismic receiver. In use, the source is moved through the water in a direction parallel to the direction in which the two arrays are displaced. The arrays (10, 11) are fired sequentially, and the time delay between the firing of the first-fired array and firing of the second-fired array is chosen such that each seismic emitter in one array is fired at the same x-and y-coordinates as the corresponding emitter in the other array. The seismic wavefields generated by firing the two arrays are thus generated at the same x- and y co-ordinates, but at different depths. The seismic data recorded at the receiver(s) as a consequence of firing the first array can be used to de-ghost the seismic data acquired as a result of firing the second array or vice-versa, thereby eliminating or reducing the effect of source-side ghost reflections and reverberations.
Patent GB-2393961-A (GB)
Title: Moulded thermoplastic article with surface-bound additive
Inventor: ZENG FUQUAN
IPC: B29C49/04
Filed: 2002-10-12
Abstract: A process comprises the step of contacting a thermoplastic moulded article with an additive having a chemical affinity for the thermoplastic for a period of time and under conditions effective to cause binding of the additive to the thermoplastic. The additive may be a colouring agent, such as a disperse dye or acid dye, or a functional additive, such as a UV filter, flame retardant or antimicrobial agent. The thermoplastic is preferably a polyester or polyamide, most preferably PET. The process is particularly applicable to blow moulded bottles and the additive may be applied to the bottle preform before moulding or to the blown bottle. Also claimed is a method of assessing the crystallinity of a moulded thermoplastic article by inspecting the differential binding of an additive to crystalline and amorphous regions. Further claimed is a moulded thermoplastic article having inside and outside surfaces, the surfaces having different chemical affinities to an additive.
Patent GB-2379164-A (GB)
Title: Hygienic bathing and toilet facility
Inventor: DOUGLAS EDITH HELEN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2001-06-11
Abstract: A hygienic bathing and toilet facility (1) is described which comprises an inflatable tubing (2) and absorbent support (12) mounted on a hacking board (3). With the inflatable tubing (2) deflated the facility (1) can be folded up into a compact arrangement for storage. When unfolded the backing board (3) forms a rigid structure that makes it easy to slide under a user who is immobile or confined to bed. Thereafter the facility (1) can be used as a bed mat. By incorporating a disposable tray (4) the facility (1) can he converted into a hygienic toilet facility. The employment of the disposable tray (4) allows for toilet by-products to be quickly and hygienically disposed off with minimum inconvenience experienced by the user. The facility (1) is also suitable for use as a portable travel toilet.
Patent GB-2396499-A (GB)
Title: Power re-routing system for optical fibre submarine cable
Inventor: WILLETTS DEREK C
IPC: H04B10/80
Filed: 2002-12-21
Abstract: System and method for re-routing internal power for reducing voltage requirements of an optical fibre submarine transmission system. A power supply supplies power to a bridge rectifier circuit (10) the latter biasing a plurality of Zener diodes (11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16) which are connected in parallel arrangement with respective optical amplifiers (21; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26). The bridge rectifier circuit (10) is arranged such that a first predetermined number of Zener diodes (23; 24; 25; 26) are biased in forward bias direction thus operating as normal diodes with a low voltage drop, whereas a second predetermined number of Zener diodes (21; 22) are biased in reverse or powering direction thus powering respective optical amplifiers.
Patent GB-2396686-A (GB)
Title: Christmas tree having fibre optic illumination
Inventor: FUNG CHUN CHUNG
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: A Christmas tree has a base 11, a trunk 28 formed of two or more interconnected segments 12,13,14, a first 12 of which is supported by the base, a number of branches 29 extending from each segment, two or more light source modules 20, at least one of which is associated with each segment, and fibre optics 27 extending from each light source to positions upon the branches of the respective segments. The light source modules are mutually interconnected by electric cables 19. Each light source may comprise one or more LEDs. The LED(s) of each module is/are mounted upon a PCB (23, fig 3) that is located within a housing (22). The fibre optics have ends secured within a plug (26) which is plugged into the respective housing.
Patent GB-2397214-A (GB)
Title: Thermally insulated kettle
Inventor: HIRST DAVID
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: A kettle including a vacuum sealed vessel (5, Fig 1) with a silvered/mirrored interior (9, Fig1) to thermally insulate the contents. The lid (1, Fig 1) provides further insulation and is such that it can be sealed to allow the kettle and its content to be made transportable without spillage. The kettles heating element (11, Fig1) is such that it is contained within the vessel, without compromising the vacuum or the water tightness. The incorporation of the thermal insulation as described will allow the kettle to heat its contents quicker and more efficiently that a conventional kettle and will allow the heated fluid to remain hot for a prolonged period, reducing the energy required to re-heat the fluid. The sealing lid allows the kettle to perform its second function as a portable flask. The kettle is 'cordless' being removable from its base (15) through which power is supplied.
Patent GB-2381498-A (GB)
Title: Print recording apparatus having modular autoduplex mechanism
Inventor: BLACKMAN JEFFREY R
IPC: B41J3/60
Filed: 2000-03-23
Abstract: A modular duplex media handling system 22 is installable for use with a print recording system having a simplex media handling system 14. During first side printing a media sheet is fed along a first media path in the simplex system from feed rollers 60 to metering rollers 78 and into a print zone 120. After first side printing and prior to releasing the media sheet, the metering rollers feed the media sheet back along the first media path to the feed rollers. The feed rollers in turn feed the media sheet completely into the duplex module where the media moves along a loop path 52 in effect flipping the media sheet. The media sheet then is fed back to the feed rollers and along the first media path for second side printing. A humidity sensor 40 in the duplex module 22 signifies to the print recording system whether the duplex handling system is installed.
Patent GB-2386736-A (GB)
Title: A pavement advertisement sign
Inventor: MCALINDEN JOHN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: A pavement advertisement sign comprises an integral base (10) formed of plastics material. The base (10) having a bottom (12), two sides (14), two ends (16) and a double pitched top (18) with an internal chamber being formed thereby. One end (16) has one or more apertures for access to the chamber with the or each aperture being closable by a bung cap (20). An upstand (22) is provided along the longitudinal mid-way line of the top (18) in whose upper surface a slot (24) is provided to receive a tongue (26) of a board (28). An internal channel formed between two walls (30) upstanding from the bottom (12) is provided along the longitudinal mid-way line of the bottom (12), the channel is aligned with the slot (24), the bottom (12) on both sides of the channel is recessed upwardly to meet the respective tops of the walls (30). One or two boltholes are provided in both walls (30) to enable corresponding apertures in the tongue (26) of the board (28) to be aligned therewith and bolts to be passed therethrough to enable the board (68) to be bolted to the base (10). The base (10) is weighted with ballast.
Patent GB-2382703-A (GB)
Title: Device driver including remote ordering of supplies
Inventor: HARRIS TONY
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 1998-09-18
Abstract: A device driver is provided in which the user interface is arranged so as to appear in a similar fashion to that of an internet browser. From within the device driver, products relating to the driven device may be ordered preferably via a message sent over the internet. The internal structure of the driver is arranged as two groups of data defining pages and elements allowing versatility in the design of the driver. The invention has particular application in the field of printer drivers.
Patent GB-2398522-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the purification of gasses.
Inventor: SEATON PAUL
IPC: B01D53/047
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: A gas purification unit comprises a gas purification vessel 12 having at least one inlet conduit 34 and at least one outlet conduit 36, the or each inlet and outlet comprising at least two parallel subsidiary pipes 18,20,22,24 which are in fluid communication with a common pipe and which have a flow control device therein, the flow control devices of all the subsidiary pipes connected to a particular common pipe operating in unison. The diameter of each subsidiary pipe may be less than that of its respective common pipe with the total cross-sectional area of all the subsidiary pipes connected to a common pipe being at least equal to that of the common pipe. Each common pipe may connect its respective subsidiary pipes to the gas purification vessel. Two or more gas purification units 12,14 may be employed in parallel. The gas purification unit is especially suited to use in the purification of air and may be upstream of a cryogenic air separation unit. The use of subsidiary pipes allows for the employment of a plurality of smaller valves in place of a single large one which results in a smaller initial capital outlay being needed and confers greater reliability upon the completed gas purification unit, smaller valves being inherently more reliable than larger ones.
Patent GB-2401322-A (GB)
Title: Sports racket
Inventor: ANGELL PAUL
IPC: A63B49/02
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: A sports racket (100) comprising: a frame, having a head; a detachable sub-frame (102) for housing racket strings; and means (112, 202) releasably securing the sub-frame to the head.
Patent GB-2404842-A (GB)
Title: Facilitating sliding across a surface, particularly in removal of a bin liner
Inventor: BOND DANIEL WILLIAM
IPC: B65D90/04
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: A device 10 comprising a sheet-like arrangement 10 of rotary members 14, e.g. beads 14 on filaments 20, distributed over the area of the arrangement 10 to facilitate an object 18, (45) sliding across the arrangement, may be applied to a bin-liner 10 to receive a bin-bag 18 or a children's slide (40) or a sheet 10 to be put on the floor (42) of a van (44). There are different beads 14 and bead arrangements, some or all of the beads optionally being non-rotary.