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Patent GB-2400641-A (GB)
Title: Fuel pressure relief valve
Inventor: PURSIFULL ROSS D
IPC: F02M69/46
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: In a fuel delivery circuit of a motor vehicle, a fuel pressure relief valve 26 is provided to minimize evaporative emissions due to fuel leakage through the fuel injectors 22. The fuel pressure relief valve is sealed during operation to prevent flow through the valve. When the vehicle is not operating and the temperature has cooled, the valve unseals. Thereafter, temperature rises that would otherwise result in pressure build-up are prevented.
Patent GB-2401043-A (GB)
Title: Degradable gels for the sustained delivery of pharmaceuticals
Inventor: YUI NOBUHIKO
IPC: A61K47/34
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A degradable gel is provided which controls the rate of release of pharmaceutical compounds dispersed therein, to provide a sustained delivery of the drug over a period of time. The gel is outlined as having a moisture content not exceeding 98 wt %, and is constructed of a cross-linked polysaccharide, preferably cross-linked hyaluronic acid. It is outlined that the cross-linking agent is a bi-functional epoxide, such as ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether. It is disclosed that the rate of release of the pharmaceutical compound is controlled by the amount of water in the gel. The gel decomposes and dissipates upon completion of release of the pharmaceutical compound.
Patent GB-2414293-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning device
Inventor: WEIR ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: F24F1/00
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: An air conditioning device comprises a housing containing a filter through which air is drawn and is passed over a heating and/or cooling coil by a fan. The housing may contain an internal base plate which may be rotated to allow treated air to be discharged at ninety degree segments and may have multiple facades attached which may have a plain or textured finish, may have a plasma or monitor display or a luminary enclosure. The device may be mounted on a ceiling or wall and may use a refrigerant/gas arrangement or treated water as a heating and/or cooling medium.
Patent GB-2402108-A (GB)
Title: Amphibious vehicle retractable suspension
Inventor: DARBY CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: Amphibious vehicle (1, fig. 1) has retractable road wheels (2, 2', fig. 1) to reduce drag on water. This may allow planing. During conversion from marine mode to road mode, pump 18 pumps fluid into upper chamber 7 of actuator 5 to lower the wheel. When at least one pressure sensor 13 detects that a predetermined threshold pressure has been reached, valve 21 is closed to prevent fluid returning to reservoir 18' from actuator lower chamber 7'. Hence, accumulator 11' is charged, providing road wheel springing. Ride height sensors (22, fig. 2) may also be provided for each wheel suspension. Ride height signals may work with a mode change control system, to indicate when the vehicle has landed by detecting wheel suspension compression from full droop. Hydraulically operated wheel decouplers, a jet reversing bucket, and adjustable trim tabs may also be provided. Safety interlocks for mode change control are disclosed.
Patent GB-2404109-A (GB)
Title: Processing video signals under control of a lighting console
Inventor: COOK DANIEL LEONARD RANKIN
IPC: H04N5/268
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: A video switching and cross-fader device 60 has inputs provided by video sources 11-14 and by a lighting console 15, and output to displays 16, 55-57. The lighting console may provide DMX512 or Ethernet control signals. The device 10 includes a CPU 26, a control signal demodulator 27 and a video switch and cross-fader 61. Video signals provided by the video sources 11 to 14 are received in parallel at the video switch and cross-fader 61, which the CPU 26 controls on the basis of control signals received from the lighting console 15 to pass video signals from the video sources 11 to 14 to selected ones of the displays. Two of the input signals can be cross-faded by a controllable amount, and the result provided to any number of the displays. A lumakey function also is provided.
Patent GB-2406303-A (GB)
Title: An electric welding fitting
Inventor: HUBMANN FRIDOLIN
IPC: F16L47/03
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: An electric welding fitting 1 for connecting end regions of pipelines formed from polymeric material comprises an electric heating element 2 arranged in the surface of the fitting 1, which in use lies adjacent the pipeline, and an indicator pin 4 for indicating the progress of the welding process. The indicator pin 4 is arranged in a recess 3 on a side of the fitting 1 which is remote form the pipeline and a depression 5 is formed around the recess 3. The recess 3 is preferably round and the depression 5 is formed as an annular channel with a width b and depth t. The width b of the depression 5 is preferably at most 20% of the diameter d of the recess 3 and the depth t is preferably at least 20% and at most 70% of the depth T of the recess 3. The depression 5 is formed around the recess 3 so that expansion of the wall 6 of the fitting 1 does not hinder movement of the pin 4 during welding.
Patent GB-2419760-A (GB)
Title: Image capture system with alignment and character recognition means
Inventor: NOBLE LAWSON JOHN
IPC: G06K9/32
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: An image capture system (1, fig. 1) comprises a light source (5, fig. 1) preferably a narrow focused laser, operable to project a designator 12 onto a surface, capture means (6, fig. 1) being aligned with the designator 12, the surface projected onto being included in images captured, and an image processor operable to identify characters on the surface. Preferably the image processor defines a rectangular boundary shape surrounding the designator within which characters are to be identified in a captured image. The shape has two or more positions of the designator 12 as reference points, which comprise corners of the rectangle. Preferably the system has a switch (8, fig. 1) having designator and capture positions, and a secondary light (7, fig. 1) source for illuminating an object which can be activated and deactivated when the switch (7, fig. 1) is in the capture position. The processor may be located remotely from the capture means (6, fig. 1). A method is also independently claimed, the steps of which may be used as a computer program.
Patent GB-2421711-A (GB)
Title: Insertion tab for a self-adhesive retro-fit bookmark
Inventor: WAN PETER
IPC: B42D9/00
Filed: 2004-12-29
Abstract: An insertion tab for a self adhesive retro-fit bookmark. Preferably the bookmark comprises an attachment end 1 with a self adhesive coating and an insertion tab 2. The attachment end 1 and insertion tab 2 may be separated by a notched or weakened area 3 allowing the insertion tab 2 to be broken off after the attachment end 1 has been inserted into the spine of the book and stuck down. The bookmark may also have a ribbon to mark selected pages.
Patent GB-2421904-A (GB)
Title: Upholstered unit with heating/cooling means
Inventor: SPINKS SIMON PAUL
IPC: A47C21/04
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: An upholstered unit 2 includes one or more pipes or tubes 12 through which may be passed a fluid and a temperature controlling device 16 to heat and/or cool the fluid in order to adjust the temperature of the upholstered unit. The temperature controlling device may be a Peltier device 10. The upholstered unit includes a plurality of spring units arranged in strings or rows, there being spaces or voids between adjacent strings or rows, the spaces or voids accommodating the pipe(s) or tube(s), or alternatively the upholstered unit will include a foam pad, the spaces or voids being formed in the foam pad to accommodate the pipe(s) or tube(s).
Patent GB-2428016-A (GB)
Title: Machining device
Inventor: BROWN HARRY
IPC: B27B5/07
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: A machining device comprises a frame 13, which supports a sheet of material 12. Also mounted on the frame 13 are linear slides 6, 15, 3 and 5 which allow a cutting device 17 to be supported and moved over the sheet 12. The linear slides 6, 15, 3 and 5 can be clamped to prevent motion and adjustable stops 1, 7, 14 and 2 can be set to precisely position the cutting device. Measuring devices 14 and 11 allow the cutting device to precisely positioned. The cutting device 17 is counter balanced by weight 18, which is suspended over pulley 4. The material 12 is held on the frame by suitable clamps 22 and 23 whose position can be set according to the work to be carried out. The frame 13 is constructed in such a way that it can be angled to give the best working position when cutting the material 12. The cutting device 17 may be a router.
Patent GB-2428219-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt device
Inventor: ENNIS RYAN THORNEILD
IPC: B60R22/30
Filed: 2005-07-09
Abstract: A seat belt device (1) is provided for use with a seat belt assembly of a vehicle. The seat belt device (1) comprises a buckle (3) adapted to receive the latch plate of the vehicle seat belt assembly, and a latch plate (5) adapted to be inserted into the buckle of the vehicle seat belt assembly. The buckle (3) and latch plate (5) are connected by a connecting member (7) that is sufficiently rigid to support the buckle (3) in a predetermined relationship with respect to the latch plate (5), yet sufficiently flexible to allow an user to shape the position of the buckle (3) in relation to the latch plate(5). The seat belt device 1 aids the fitting or securing of a seat belt in a vehicle, by providing a buckle (3) which is more conveniently positioned for a user. The length of the connecting member can also be adjusted.
Patent GB-2418777-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit with adjustable resistor
Inventor: KERR DANIEL CHARLES
IPC: H05K1/16
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A resistor comprises a region of resistive material 12 with a plurality of conductive contacts or plugs 44A, 44B in electrical contact with the resistive material 12 through an overlying dielectric layer. A first and a second interconnect line 42A, 42B are formed overlying the plugs 44A, 44B and in conductive contact with one or more of the plugs 44A, 44B, such that a portion of the resistive material 12 between the first and second interconnect lines 42A, 42B provides a desired resistance. The conductive contacts 44A, 44B are formed using a first photolithographic mask and the first and second interconnect lines 42A, 42B are formed using a second photolithographic mask. The desired resistance is changed by modifying the either mask such that one of more dimensions of a region of the resistive material 12 between the first and second interconnect lines 42A, 42B is altered.
Patent GB-2420348-A (GB)
Title: Syndiotactic rich polyolefins
Inventor: BRANT PATRICK
IPC: C08L23/10
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: A polymer comprises an amorphous syndiotactic rich polyolefin comprising greater than about 50 wt% C3-C40 alpha olefins and having about 50% to less than about 80% r dyads, based on the total number of r and m dyads present in the polymer; a heat of fusion of 10 joules/g or less according to the procedure described in ASTM B 794-85; and an ash content of 1 wt% or less. A functionalized amorphous syndiotactic rich polyolefin is also disclosed. Preferably the   a  -olefin polypropylene and it can be functionalized with maleic anhydride or acrylic acid. Production methods include use of a metallocene catalyst and subsequent functionalization with a free radical initiator. The polymer, preferably blended with further components, can be used as an adhesive.
Patent GB-2420058-A (GB)
Title: A radio beacon
Inventor: BENNETT ASHLEY
IPC: G08B29/18
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: The invention concerns a radio beacon for transmitting a distress signal. The beacon includes a signal generator which includes a non-ovenised crystal oscillator to generate a carrier frequency for a transmission signal. A radio frequency transmitter is provided to transmit a series of signal bursts of the transmission signal. A battery power supply is included to supply power to the beacon to transmit the series of signal bursts. Control electronics are provided to substantially prevent the carrier frequency of the transmission signal changing during transmission of each burst.
Patent GB-2432826-A (GB)
Title: Pallet make of a interlocking upper and lower sections that lock together
Inventor: STEVENS HENRY
IPC: B65D19/26
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a pallet constructed from upper 12 and lower 14 planer sections, each section having engagement portions 46 that interlock with the engagement portions 24 of the other section to form the pallet. The sections move in a plane parallel to their own planes to lock and unlock the engagement means. The movement may be a rotational or lateral movement. The pallet sections may have a plurality of feet with the engagement means being on the feet. The feet on a section may be positioned to oppose the feet on the other section, with first and second engagement means being on opposing feet. The first engagement means may be a female portion and the second a male portion, wherein the male portion is rotatable in the female to lock and unlock the sections. The engagement means may be configured such that when they are unlocked some of them are not opposed, but are opposed when locked. The pallet may have nine feet in a 3 X 3 grid, with the engagement means 28 on the central foot. The pallet may be made from plastic.
Patent GB-2422592-A (GB)
Title: Stacking half-pallet for use with a lift jack
Inventor: HASSELL JON P
IPC: B65D19/24
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A half pallet 10 for use with a pallet lift jack (60 Figure 4) includes a deck 12 from which extends a plurality of feet 14a,b. A lateral projection 24 extends inwardly from each of the feet. A vertical projection 26 protrudes upwardly from an inner end of the lateral projection and is spaced from the foot such that a portion of a frame of the pallet lift jack can be received between the vertical projection and the foot to prevent outward deflection of the feet. A plurality of interlocking features 30a,b is formed on the upper surface of the deck. In the example disclosed, each interlocking feature is a recess that receives both the foot and the lateral projection. The recess receives the foot and the lateral projection when in a stacked position (Figure 5) and when in a cross-stacked position (Figure 7), thus providing increased stability to cross-stacked, empty half-pallets.
Patent GB-2425285-A (GB)
Title: Interior panel having airbag deployment door
Inventor: CVENGROS DONALD JAMES
IPC: B60R21/215
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: An interior panel (20,120) for a motor vehicle provides a deployment door for an airbag assembly (32,132) supported behind the panel. The deployment door (24,124) has a peripheral end surface (29) connected to the surrounding panel substrate, the connection being formed by a knit line (30). The knit line is formed as a weak bond between the two components when the door is moulded in situ in the panel substrate. In this manner, a seamless deployment door (24) for an airbag assembly is provided with a clean and consistent appearance, while at the same time quickly and easily breaking free from the surrounding panel.
Patent GB-2437138-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: GREENHALGH WAYNE
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: A game apparatus 10 comprises an image 19 displayed by the apparatus in a pixelated format, a recorder 12 operable to record the selection of a pixel by the player and the identity of the player where at least one of the pixels is allocated to be a prize winner. The game apparatus 10 may comprise an internet link 16 between a game host web site and a player's computer 17 or WAP-enabled telephone 18. Alternatively the link may be a telephone link 15 between a game host broadcaster and a player's television receiver 14. In every case, a panel may be transmitted from the player's equipment to the game host including identification and payment information. The pixels may change colour or be overlaid by a symbol when selected by the players and further selection of that pixel is prevented. The image 19 may be of a sporting event with the players having to guess the location of a removed ball, a spot-the-ball game. There may be subsidiary prize winning pixels. The displayed image 19 may be a primary image and when a pixel is selected, a secondary image may be displayed. The secondary image represents an enlarged portion of the primary image, the apparatus recording the selection of a pixel on the secondary image.
Patent GB-2438179-A (GB)
Title: Scroll player
Inventor: FLETCHER VICTOR ROBERT
IPC: B42D19/00
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A scroll player which comprises a frame with one port to accept a scroll 1, a display screen 4 to view or read the information or images contained on an unwound section of the scroll material, a second port to house an empty receiving spindle 3 onto which the scroll 1 is wound and a mechanism to wind the scroll 1 forwards and backwards. Preferably the spindle ports are enclosed by protective chambers. The arms of the frame X, Y may be telescopic for compact storage. The scroll player may be hand operated or powered by wound spring, clockwork, pressurised air or gas or electric motor. The display screen 4 may hold the scroll under tension and may be illuminated. A support leg or stand may also be included. The device may be compatible with audio devices or personal computers for integrated multi-media presentations.
Patent GB-2442057-A (GB)
Title: Sliding and pivoting roof rack with spring and cable tension means
Inventor: BRYAN STEPHEN COLIN
IPC: B60R9/042
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: A vehicle roof rack has an outer frame comprising a pair of spaced apart lateral side channels 1 which are substantially right angle in section. A series of transverse bars 2 locate the longitudinal channels together. The outer frame is rigidly fixed to the vehicle roof or gutter by a conventional means. An inner frame also comprising lateral and transverse sections is slidably located within the outer frame and moves with respect to it. The inner frame is unlocked from the outer frame by removing a fastener 14 which may be wing nut or threaded member. The inner frame, which may be fitted with a grill or mesh base is then pulled backwards to the rear of the vehicle. A sliding pivot moves within a channel 9 in the outer frame. The pivot is connected via a cable to a pulley 6 which acts against a torsion spring 4. As the inner frame is withdrawn the cable unwinds from the pulley the spring is tensioned and counteracts the weight of the inner frame. The inner frame may pivot at the end of the stroke and is prevented from excess movement via a pair of stays 11 which are pivotally attached to both the inner and outer frames.
Patent GB-2442238-A (GB)
Title: Sheet metal blank for gas turbine engine casing
Inventor: GREEN RICHARD
IPC: B21D53/84
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A sheet metal blank (20, figure 2) for the manufacture of a casing 50 of a gas turbine engine comprises a sheet or plate 30 of substantially constant wall thickness and a raised or thicker region 34, preferably a flange, extending along substantially the full length of the sheet metal blank (20). A second raised or thicker region 32 may be provided between edges of the sheet metal blank (20). The second raised or thicker region 32 may comprise at least one boss 38 and at least one ridge 40 extending away from the, or each, boss 38.
Patent GB-2443247-A (GB)
Title: Coating composition
Inventor: FRENCH ROBERT
IPC: C09D5/00
Filed: 2006-10-21
Abstract: A composition for application to an amount of oil-based paint on a substrate, the composition comprising: 20 to 36 wt% Acetone; 4 to 20 wt% Acrylic resin; 0.5 to 20 wt% Xylene; and an amount of one or more additional acrylic resin solvents is provided, in which the amount of paint may comprise part of a security mark. While the paint mark made by a paint marker pen alone is liable to be removed as easily as a permanent marker mark, it is an advantage of the present composition that when applied to the oil-based paint on a surface, it retains the paint mark in its entirety, it drys quickly and seals into the surface to such a hard finish that it resists attack from commercial acetone-based solvents.
Patent GB-2432297-A (GB)
Title: A lifting harness
Inventor: ACKLEY BARBARA MARY
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2006-11-07
Abstract: A harness worn by a person that is attached to any mobile hoist/lifting mechanism, to move a person for example on and off a toilet, the harness comprises a torso section and two leg supporting straps (fig Z), with means on the torso section and the leg supporting swaps to detachably attach the garment to the hoist/lifting mechanism. Preferably the leg supporting straps are adjustable and are detachably attached to the torso section 4. The harness overcomes the difficulty of placing a conventional sling underneath a person who is unable to stand. The torso section is preferably a light quilted jacket incorporating a heavy duty webbing 1 to provide an integrated support system for hoisting the wearer, with means to adjust the size the waist and chest. Once fitted, the torso section and each leg strap are attached to a hoist/lifting mechanism via loop and karabiner attachments E, 2 (C, fig 2).
Patent GB-2443622-A (GB)
Title: Personal hydration system with internal partitions
Inventor: EDY CLINTON WAYNE GEORGE
IPC: A45F3/20
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: A personal hydration system, in particular for use by an athlete, comprises a bladder 20 provided with partitioning means (140, 150, 160, 170) to limit the transverse movement of fluid within the hydration system in use. Preferably the partitioning means (140, 150, 160, 170) extends only partially through the bladder 20, and may also be semi-permeable to liquids. The bladder 20 may be shaped so as to contour to the lumbar region of the human body and may be attached directly thereto, however the bladder 20 may also be housed within an outer pack (see fig 1).
Patent GB-2443875-A (GB)
Title: A barrier
Inventor: PIPER HOWARD
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: A barrier allowing pedestrians through while slowing or preventing vehicle traffic comprised of support poles 12 supporting a cross bar 11 at a height to permit a vehicle to pass thereunder but not a person if mounted on the vehicle, and a walk-through section 13 positioned adjacent to the cross bar to permit a person to walk around the crossbar 11 but dimensioned to impede a vehicle from moving around the crossbar 11. In a preferred form the walk-through section 13 is a V or U shape in plan where the cross bar extends from a midpoint between the open legs of the V. Also claimed is a cross bar supported by a single support pole thus creating a gap 22 allowing the person to maintain contact with the handle bars when pushing their bicycle through the barrier.
Patent GB-2444296-A (GB)
Title: Dynamo electric machine have radial and axial air-gaps with respective rotor/stator windings
Inventor: BOTSMAN ANTHONY EDWIN
IPC: B60L11/00
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: The dynamo electric machine which may be incorporated into a vehicle wheel comprises both a radial and axial air gap associated with rotor/stator windings facing each other across the gaps. Rotor 1 carries windings 2 which oppose windings 3 on the stator 5 across the radial air gap, windings 7 and 15 being associated with the axial air gap. Additional windings 16 on removable extension 14 may be provided. The dem may operate as a motor or a generator, acting as a brake, and a battery 6 may be mounted within the stator to receive energy generated by the dem in braking mode. The battery may also include suspension designed to convert vibrational kinetic energy in to electrical energy to be stored. The use of wireless control of the arrangement is disclosed as is monitoring of the individual wheel function. The machine may be sealed or admission of pressurised air from the frame may exclude dust and moisture of the machine. Cooling may be provided by fluid circulation through the stator frame or from the pressurised air.