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Patent GB-2382652-A (GB)
Title: Vibrating gyroscope with rigid reinforcing plate
Inventor: ISHITOKO NOBUYUKI
IPC: G01C19/5656
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: A vibrating gyroscope 10 includes a vibrator 2 retained by supporting members 3-6 which are fixed 3a-6a to a resin housing 11. A rigid metal reinforcing plate 12 is embedded in the housing. Longitudinal members 13,14 of the plate 12 are placed near the fixing points 3a-6a, and extend continuously along the sides of the gyroscope. The coefficient of thermal expansion of the reinforcing plate 12 closely matches that of the vibrator 2. Alternatively the reinforcing plate 12 is not embedded in the housing 11 but forms a cover adhered to the top surface of the housing. Temperature drift performance is improved and vibrations of the vibrator 2 may be prevented from being transmitted to the outside via the housing. The gyroscope 10 may be used to correct camera shake.
Patent GB-2383341-A (GB)
Title: Fabric processing machine
Inventor: FONG SOU LAM
IPC: D06B3/28
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: An inner surface of a fabric chamber <B>4</B> for a fabric processing machine comprises longitudinally extending parallel elongate members <B>32</B>. The elongate members <B>32</B> may be circular in cross-section and coated with a low friction material such as Teflon (RTM). The fabric chamber <B>4</B> may comprise a conduit having a generally rectangular cross-sectional shape and generally U-shaped profile comprising an interior wall <B>18</B>, an exterior wall <B>20</B> a first side wall <B>22</B> and a second side wall <B>24</B>. In another aspect of the invention the chamber comprises first <B>26</B> and second <B>28</B> arms, the longitudinal axis of a first arm <B>26</B> being inclined relative to the vertical.
Patent GB-2398960-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced call queuing system
Inventor: BUTTON GAVIN PAUL
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: In a computer controlled call answering system, if no agent is available to respond to an incoming call, a caller is provided with a form to complete during the waiting time. Forms of varying complexity may be stored and relayed to the caller depending on the anticipated waiting time. Additionally or alternatively, further forms having additional fields may be sent to the caller if the agent is not available following completion of a first form.
Patent GB-2386087-A (GB)
Title: Stapler
Inventor: STRATT OLLE
IPC: B27F7/36
Filed: 2003-03-03
Abstract: Stapler 1 for stapling a workpiece 23, primarily a sheaf of paper. The stapler comprises a support base 3 and a stapling unit 2 connected by a connecting piece 4 in a moveable manner. The stapling unit comprises a stapling magazine 6 in which staple blanks 24 are stored and a driver 7, which drives the stapler so as to perform a stapling operation during which operation the workpiece is stapled. The support base is provided wit an anvil 10 on which the workpiece is placed and against which stapling is carried out, the staple being secured in the workpiece with an orientation such that its longitudinal direction T is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L of the stapler, whereby the connecting piece 4 extends along only one long side 21 of the stapler.
Patent GB-2405359-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the processing of analytes with a liquid chromatograph, a mass spectrometer and a redox device
Inventor: CROWTHER DAVID
IPC: G01N30/02
Filed: 2003-08-23
Abstract: An apparatus for the processing of analytes comprises a liquid chromatograph 102, a mass spectrometer 106 and a device 103 for altering the oxidation state of the elute of the liquid chromatograph prior to its introduction into the mass spectrometer. The apparatus may further comprise an ion suppressor 104 and/or a chloride trap 105 so as to reduce signal noise at the mass spectrometer. The redox device may be electrochemical or may function by adding hydrogen peroxide to the elute of the chromatograph. A second chromatograph may be added between the redox device and the mass spectrometer. In use, changing the redox device the apparatus may be configured for the processing of nitric oxide-derived analytes providing investigation and analysis of enzymic activity, in particular nitric oxide synthase activity.
Patent GB-2395571-A (GB)
Title: Cabinet containing optical element and heater for stabilising temperature
Inventor: YAMAZAKI YUJIN
IPC: G02B7/02
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: A cabinet 23 provided with light input/output holes 22, 26 accommodates a (VIPA (virtually imaged phased array)) optical element 24, an optional lens 20 and a fixing material 25 fixing the (VIPA) optical element 24. A temperature-controlled heater 21 controls the temperature of and inside the cabinet 23. Both the light input and output holes 22, 26 of the cabinet 23 are blocked by the fixing material 25 and the lens 20, respectively, or by separate transparent numbers, so that temperature inside the cabinet 23 is not influenced by the outside air and can be kept constant.
Patent GB-2398842-A (GB)
Title: Cooling fan for alternator
Inventor: MILITELLO ANTHONY
IPC: H02K1/24
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: The fan comprises a generally disc-shaped body having first and second faces, and a form defining a plurality of ribs 46, the ribs defining raised peaks 48 on the first face 40 and a plurality of recesses on the second face. Each rib may be curved and comprise ends 52,54 and a middle section 60 having respective slopes relative to the first face 40. The ribs may have a generally U-shaped cross section and the body may comprise an inlet cusp 62, which may be circular or oval. The fan may be stamped from metal or moulded from plastic, and may be mounted adjacent a pole of a an alternator. The alternator may be of the claw-pole rotor type.
Patent GB-2408658-A (GB)
Title: Communications system
Inventor: BAL BALAJI
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: A method of server initiated download of information is described. When a server (5) determines that content (26,28) is to be made available to a remote device (1;2) the server (5) dispatches a non HTTP message such as an SMS message. When received, this indicates to the remote device (1;2) that content to download exists. A browser program (14) on the remote device (1;2) responds by forming a conventional HTTP link to the server (5) and requests location data identifying the location of content (26,28) to download from the server (5). The browser program (14) utilises the location data to generate instructions to cause copies of the content (26,28) to be downloaded via the HTTP link.
Patent GB-2409197-A (GB)
Title: A beverage dispensing system comprising adaptive energy management
Inventor: COOKE JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A47J31/52
Filed: 2003-12-15
Abstract: A beverage dispensing system for preparing and dispensing beverage portions in response to an operator instruction, said system comprising a water heating or cooling apparatus and a control system, wherein the control system is adapted to switch the beverage dispensing system from a low power mode to a high power mode according to the measured or expected demand for beverages and/or according to a pre-programmed schedule of high and low power periods. In order to provide water at the beverage preparation temperature while in low power mode, the system preferably further comprises a fast-acting on-demand heating or cooling element, and/or additional smaller water tank or tanks. The control system also comprises a clock for programming the dispensing system and a thermometer to measure the water tank temperature for calculating the heating time.
Patent GB-2410386-A (GB)
Title: Controlling reactive power output
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT PHILLIP
IPC: H02J3/18
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: A wind farm comprises at least one wind turbine and the combination of a voltage controller and a tap-changing transformer arranged to control a reactive power output of the wind farm. The tap-changing transformer is arranged to transform an output voltage of the wind farm at a predetermined position in the network. The controller has a first input arranged to provide a measure of the output voltage of the wind farm at the predetermined position and a second input representative of a desired reference voltage set by a network operator. The controller is arranged to monitor the input and generate a first output to the tap-changing transformer to change its tap setting and keep the voltage at the predetermined position within predetermined limits, and to generate a second output to control the reactive power output of the wind farm.
Patent GB-2410917-A (GB)
Title: Suction grip valve grinding tool
Inventor: HOWARD EDWARD LAURENCE
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A suction grip valve grinding tool: for gripping the surface of a valve. The suction grip valve grinding tool comprises a stem 3, which provides means for attachment to an existing power tool; at one end of the stem 3 is fixed, a suction grip 4, a cap 5, a cam lever 6, and a stud 7. The suction grip 4 is actuated by the cam lever 6, whereby the shape of the cam lever 7 is as such, so to create a downward pressure on the cap 5 when pulled down through its arc; in turn the stem 3 is pulled upwards, thus increasing the suction between the tool and the valve surface.
Patent GB-2395739-A (GB)
Title: A method of forming milled teeth on a milled tooth roller cone rock bit
Inventor: SINGH AMARDEEP
IPC: E21B10/52
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: A method of forming milled teeth on a milled tooth roller cone rock bit which comprises shaping a crest 125 of a chisel-shaped tooth 120 so that the crest comprises a convex profile from one corner 126 to another corner 126, where the convex crest is adapted to produce at least one of a convex axial stress distribution, a substantially even axial stress distribution and a substantially smooth axial stress distribution and where the corners 126 of the crest 125 are rounded. The chisel-shaped tooth 120 may be coated with hardfacing material 132.
Patent GB-2402360-A (GB)
Title: Handle Arrangement for Power Tool
Inventor: BEDNAR THOMAS RICHARD
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A power tool comprising a spindle for a tool element; a body 14D defining a first axis C and housing a motor, the body having a rearward end 18D defining a plane 23D at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the first axis; and a grip 22D connected to the rearward end of the body for pivotable movement about a second axis PD extending through the rearward end and being perpendicular to the plane. The power tool is preferably a reciprocating saw. The grip is preferably D-shaped and may support a battery connected to the motor. The tool may have a switch assembly mounted on the grip, which is inoperable during pivotable movement of the grip. Preferably, the tool has a locking assembly for locking the grip relative to the body. Also claimed is a power tool having a grip able to pivot about a longitudinal axis running through the body, a method of assembling a power tool and a method of operating a power tool.
Patent GB-2416630-A (GB)
Title: Insulation displacement contacts
Inventor: MOUNTAIN ANDREW NEIL
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: Insulation displacement contacts 4 connect to conductors of a cable (figure 2), alternatively as opposed pairs (figure 4). A knife associated with an insulation displacement contact may sever the cable (figure 5). The contacts may be used in junction boxes, plugs, and sockets, and for wiring spurs without severing a main cable (figure 9). Contacts may be held in place on a cable by push-fit, by snap-fit or by screwing.
Patent GB-2408310-A (GB)
Title: Radiator valve
Inventor: HOELCK POUL
IPC: F16K1/46
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: A radiator valve (1) with a fluid passage control device in a housing (2), said control device having a movable element (4, 7), which can be actuated by a tappet (18) that is guided through an opening (19) in a housing part (10) of the housing (2) and is provided with a sealing arrangement. It is desired to facilitate reliable operation over a relatively long period. For this purpose, the sealing arrangement has only one seal (23) co-operating with the tappet (18), this seal (23) being accessible through a mounting opening in the housing part (10), which opening is covered by a cover (25).
Patent GB-2409444-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic conveyor system with information entering apparatus
Inventor: OKAZAKI JIRO
IPC: B65H31/00
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: A conveyor system 10 comprises a conveyor 26 for conveying magnetic sheet material 18, which is supplied from apparatus in a preceding process, to a stacking area 20. The sheet is attracted to a belt 46 of the conveyor by a plurality of electromagnets 54, and is dropped onto the stacking area. The system includes an input unit 32 for entering information including the length of the sheet and a position from which the sheet is loaded from the preceding apparatus; an operation condition setting unit 30 for setting operation condition data including a conveyor feed length representative of a feed cycle of the sheet on the conveyor and a number of sheets on the conveyor, based on the information entered; and an operation controller 28 for operating the conveyor based on the operation condition data. The input unit may comprise a touch-sensitive monitor. The operation condition data may include information for selecting an electromagnet to be demagnetised, to drop the sheet material.
Patent GB-2422325-A (GB)
Title: Aquatic toy
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63H23/10
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: An aquatic toy is formed with a buoyant portion 2 and a counterweight portion 3 with respective engaging elements 23, 36 formed on each portion. When the buoyant portion is engaged with the counterweight portion and immersed in water, the toy sinks to the bottom. When the counterweight portion is disengaged from the buoyant portion, e.g. by a diver pressing down on the counterweight portion, the buoyant portion floats to the surface. The buoyant portion comprises a main housing 20 with a recess 26 in its centre for receiving a floatable material such as a sponge to increase buoyancy, and it is enclosed by first 21 and second 22 perforated shells having barbs 222 for attachment to cavities 24, 25 situated on a flange of the housing member 20.
Patent GB-2423441-A (GB)
Title: Reducing signal paths required in an antenna diversity system
Inventor: TINGLEFF JENS
IPC: H04B7/08
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: Antenna (or space) diversity systems require a number of antennas and associated signal paths. However, once one of the antennas is selected (for example, based on quality of received signal) only the signals from that signal chain/path are used. This results in a waste of hardware, power and resources in the remaining signal paths. A typical diversity system will split the signal from each antenna into an in-phase (I) and quadrature phase (Q) signal. By connecting one antenna 200 to the I component signal chain 306 and another antenna 200' to the Q component signal chain 308 the quality of signal can be assessed, without a complete signal path (i.e. both I and Q components) needed for each antenna. When it is decided which antenna to use, both the I and Q phase signal paths are switched (via switches 300, 301, 302 and 303) to the active antenna.
Patent GB-2425639-A (GB)
Title: A bowl with a numbered disc which may be used to indicate the identity of the contents
Inventor: STOCKS GEORGE MARK
IPC: G09F9/40
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A bowl with a numbered disc which may be rotated to indicate a mark which identifies the contents of the bowl. Such a bowl may be used in the art of hairdressing to indicate the specific tint shade which is being applied to the hair from the bowl. The numbered disc may be fitted on a tinting bowl or under a tinting bowl. The bowl 5 may be fitted with a pointer 4 and mounted on a raised platform 3. The device is placed on the numbered disc 1. The bowl may be turned so that the pointer indicates the number which relates to and identifies the chemicals being used in the bowl.
Patent GB-2409482-A (GB)
Title: Drill pipe protector assembly
Inventor: MITCHELL BRIAN
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: A drill pipe protector assembly 400 for providing hydraulic lift and improved sliding lubrication to a drill pipe (12, figure 4) comprises a protective sleeve 404 mounted around the drill pipe (12, figure 4). The internal configuration of the protective sleeve 404 comprises longitudinally extending and circumferentially spaced apart axial grooves (74, figure 4) formed in an inner surface 412 of the sleeve 404 for allowing fluid to lubricate the sleeve 404 and the drill pipe (12, figure 4). The protective sleeve 404 is of multi-component construction and can further comprise a soft elastomer liner (226, figure 16) positioned on the inner surface of the sleeve 404, so that the soft elastomer liner produces a more efficient fluid bearing and thus a lower coefficient of rotational friction between the drill pipe (12, figure 4) and the sleeve 404. The outer shell of the sleeve has a hardness greater than the soft elastomer liner.
Patent GB-2409484-A (GB)
Title: Drill pipe protector assembly
Inventor: MITCHELL BRIAN
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: A drill pipe protector assembly 400 for providing hydraulic lift and improved sliding lubrication to a drill pipe (12, figure 4) comprises a protective sleeve 404 mounted around the drill pipe (12, figure 4). The internal configuration of the protective sleeve 404 comprises longitudinally extending and circumferentially spaced apart axial grooves (74, figure 4) formed in an inner surface 412 of the sleeve 404 for allowing fluid to lubricate the sleeve 404 and the drill pipe (12, figure 4). The protective sleeve has a high-strength low-friction high-temperature plastic shell and a soft elastomer liner (226, figure 16) positioned on the inner surface of the sleeve, so that the soft elastomer liner produces a more efficient fluid bearing and thus a lower coefficient of rotational friction between the drill pipe (12, figure 4) and the sleeve 404. The shell also has at least one hinge to assist with the fitting and removal of the sleeve to the drill pipe.
Patent GB-2413599-A (GB)
Title: Repair of turbine airfoil trailing edge
Inventor: BEITZ STEWART WILLIAM
IPC: F02C7/00
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: A trailing edge coupon (portion) 30 of a turbine nozzle airfoil comprises pressure and suction side wall portions 32, 34, a plurality of film cooling holes 46 on the pressure side wall portion 32, a plurality of openings 44 along the trailing edge 36, and a plurality of ribs 38 extending between the pressure and suction side wall portions. The coupon 30 is used to repair a turbine nozzle airfoil (12, figures 2, 3) having a damaged trailing edge portion by replacing said damaged portion, and is attached thereto by welding. The film cooling holes 46 may be flared by tapering portion (46, figure 6).
Patent GB-2412838-A (GB)
Title: Shroud plate
Inventor: PRENDERGAST JONATHON R
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: The present invention provides for a shroud plate for headgear comprising a shell, an insert, a lock and a release mechanism wherein the shell extends around at least a portion of the insert has a smooth surface with rounded edges and corners and is shaped to match the contour of the headgear Further, the insert is adapted to receive a lock plate, the lock is adapted to secure the lock plate to the insert, and the release mechanism allows for removal of the lock plate from the insert.
Patent GB-2432523-A (GB)
Title: Jewellery hanger for use on doors
Inventor: ARTHUR DOROTHY
IPC: A47F7/02
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A jewellery hanger 1comprises a sheet with a plurality of jewellery hanging hooks 6 for hanging jewellery items therefrom, the sheet of fabric having a pair of adjustable straps 4, each strap having a hook 3 at one end so that the jewellery hanger may be hung from a door 2. The jewellery hanging hooks may be mounted upon batons fixed to the face of the jewellery hanger in contact with the door so that the jewellery hanging hooks extend through the sheet. The sheet may be fabric or a felt material.
Patent GB-2434836-A (GB)
Title: A mounting system for use in mounting a gas turbine engine
Inventor: BEARDSLEY PETER KEVIN
IPC: F02C7/20
Filed: 2006-02-04
Abstract: A mounting system (40) for use in mounting a gas turbine engine (16) having an engine core (28) to an aircraft comprises an engine support arrangement (52) and front and rear mounting assemblies (42, 44) to mount the engine support arrangement to a casing (29) surrounding the engine core. Each of the front and rear mounting assemblies comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced mounting members (50A, 50B, 50C) to effect the aforesaid mounting of the engine support arrangement to the casing. A connecting arrangement, comprising connecting members (61) on a load-spreading element (56), may be provided for connecting the engine to a carrier, such as a pylon, for supporting the engine above an aircraft fuselage. The engine support arrangement (52) may comprise struts (54) in a warren truss arrangement and the casing (29) may define a bypass duct and may be supported on the engine core (28) by means of A-frames.
Patent GB-2435249-A (GB)
Title: Rubber band holder for a bicycle
Inventor: BARNETT PETER
IPC: B62J7/06
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: A holder 7 for securing rubber bands on a bicycle has a fixing bracket 4 for mounting the holder on the handlebars of the bicycle and a spring hook 2 attached to the fixing bracket by means of a weld 6. The bracket 4 is secured to the handlebars using two fixing bolts 3, 5. The spring hook has a hinged arm 1 which is biased to the closed position by a steel leaf spring or flat wire spring. By the exertion of minimal pressure on the hinged arm, it can be moved inwards to reveal the hook on which rubber bands can be deposited. Once pressure is released from the arm, it returns to the closed position thus preventing the rubber bands from separating from the holder. The holder may have particular use for postal workers.
Patent GB-2436815-A (GB)
Title: Handle arrangement for a pushchair or stroller
Inventor: MURDOCH JAMES ASHLEY
IPC: B62B9/20
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: A handle arrangement 1 for a pushchair 7 comprises a mounting member 3 for attachment to a pushchair 7 and an adjustable handle member 5, wherein the handle member 5 is slidably attached to the mounting member 3 to allow axial movement of the handle member 5 relative to the mounting member 3, permitting the handle member 5 to be displaced to the side of the pushchair 7 so that the pushchair 7 can be pushed by a user standing to the side of the pushchair 7. The mounting member would normally comprise a pivotal frame 11 by which it is attached to the pushchair to allow the handle member 5 to be moved from a rearward to a forward position where the handle member may then extend out from the side of the pushchair.
Patent GB-2437118-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone charger and data backup device
Inventor: PEEK NICK
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A charger 2 for a mobile telephone 1 comprises a charge unit 3 for charging the battery of the phone, a data storage device 5 and an interface unit 4 for accessing data held within the SIM card of the of the mobile phone and for backing up the data to the data storage device. The data storage facility may be flash memory or a hard disk drive unit.