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Patent GB-2392192-A (GB)
Title: Restricted access device
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH KEITH
IPC: E06B11/00
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: The restricted access device 101, particularly for use on footpaths, bridle ways, towpaths and other pedestrian routes to allow access to pedestrians, wheel chair users, bicycles etc. while preventing access to motorised vehicles such as motorcycles etc., comprises first and second barriers 102,103 with upper and lower parts that are positioned so that the upper part of each barrier is closer to one another than the lower part of each barrier with the barrier with means for adjustment enabling the distance between the two barriers to be adjusted so as to selectively restrict access to vehicles of predetermined dimensions. Each barrier is preferably adjustably fixed to at least one upright post 109,111 which is/are in turn fixed to crossbeams 104 positioned below the barriers so that the distance between the barriers and the vertical height of the posts can be varied. Each barrier preferably comprises first and second arms connected by an element at their upper ends and a first section 113, in the form of a squeeze plate, which extends between the arms at a height suitable to impede motorcycle handlebars, and a second section 114 may extend between the arms at a height suitable to impede motorcycle wheels. The means for adjustment may comprise sets of holes in the poles and crossbeam which are selectively lined up and then secured in the desired position with bolts. Each barrier is preferably secured to two posts, with one of each posts being secured in turn to first and second crossbeams, The device may also include tactile flooring 115, a guide rail and vivid visual warnings 116 to aid visually impaired users as well as a movable obstruction to prevent livestock passing through the device. Also claimed is a method for installing a device to selectively restrict access of vehicles of predetermined dimensions.
Patent GB-2378201-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit stabilizer
Inventor: HARVEY PETER R
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2001-03-19
Abstract: A stabilizer for a drill sting and drill bit is mounted behind the drill bit in the drilling assembly. The stabilizer comprises a tubular body having one or more stabilizer blades mounted thereon. The stabilizer blades extend radially outwardly from the stabilizer body. In a first position, the stabilizer blades are in vertical axial alignment behind the drill bit. Drill string pressure is utilized to release a locking mechanism permitting relative rotation between the stabilizer blades and the stabilizer body thereby rotating the stabilizer blades to a second position providing stabilization for the drill string and drill bit.
Patent GB-2381055-A (GB)
Title: Security nut having a retained key or tool
Inventor: WHALLEY TREVOR
IPC: F16B23/00
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: A security nut has a nut body (5) with a rotatable captive washer (1) and a rotatable captive outer sleeve (2). The nut includes an internally splined driving formation (13) for engagement with a key/tool (6) having a corresponding formation (7). The key/tool (6) may be retained on the nut to provide a quick release arrangement e.g. for a bicycle wheel.
Patent GB-2394047-A (GB)
Title: Seismic cable system comprising separate but linked support and data cables
Inventor: GOUJON NICOLAS
IPC: G01V1/20
Filed: 2002-10-12
Abstract: The seismic cable includes a support cable 205 and a signal cable 210 attached to the support cable at a plurality of points 215 spaced along the length of the signal cable. The seismic cable also includes at least one sensor module 220 disposed on the signal cable. The method includes attaching a support cable to a signal cable at a plurality of points spaced along the length thereof.
Patent GB-2399562-A (GB)
Title: Excavator bucket
Inventor: HAWKER JOHN KENNETH
IPC: E02F3/40
Filed: 2003-03-15
Abstract: A sideless excavator bucket 1 is provided which does not compress moist materials or clay and comprises a blade 2, reinforcing ribs 4, 5 and is of C or L shape. In order to trap excavated materials, a pinch plate 6 is provided on the excavator arm 11. The bucket acts as a curved spade during excavation.
Patent GB-2391253-A (GB)
Title: Gasket for a glazed roof
Inventor: ALLPORT BRIAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04D3/14
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: An elongate gasket for use on a rafter of a glazed roof comprises a gasket body <B>14</B> having an under surface <B>18</B> which contacts the rafter in use and an upper surface <B>26</B>. The under surface <B>18</B> has at least one elongate root <B>16</B> extending from it. Each root <B>16</B> locates in a corresponding groove in the upper surface of a rafter with which the gasket is used. Each root <B>16</B> comprises a stem <B>20</B> and a foot <B>22</B>. The stem <B>20</B> is connected to the under surface <B>18</B> along a region <B>24</B> defining an area of weakness so that the root <B>16</B> is detachable from the under surface <B>18</B>. Each root <B>16</B> may be detachable from the under surface <B>18</B> along the whole length of the root <B>16</B> or along part of the length of the root <B>16</B>. The area of weakness <B>24</B> may be such that the root <B>16</B> does not detach from the under surface <B>18</B> when a predetermined force is applied parallel to the under surface <B>18</B> but does detach from the under surface <B>18</B> when the predetermined force is applied perpendicular to the under surface <B>18</B>. The upper surface <B>26</B> of the gasket <B>14</B> may have a raised channel <B>28</B> extending along its length and ribs <B>30</B>, <B>32</B> projecting from it. A roof assembly comprising a rafter, glazing panels, a capping member with seals and such an elongate rafter gasket is also described.
Patent GB-2384771-A (GB)
Title: A venting two-part closure for a baby bottle
Inventor: KIEHNE MARK WILLIAM
IPC: A61J9/04
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: A venting closure for a threaded neck container (12) filled with a fluid such as milk comprising a first threaded cap(11) having at least one opening (14,15) in an upper region and a second snap cap (13a) having a outlet nozzle (13b) in the form of a teat which is adapted to fit over the first cap, and the first cap (11) is adapted to fit over the opening in a bottle (12). When the second cap is located over the first cap, a channel or flow path (18) extends from the upper region of the first cap (11) between the first cap and the second cap to permit a flow of air between the first and second caps. The air fills the void left in the bottle as a result of liquid leaving trough the nozzle. The flow path (18) extends from the hole (15) around the periphery to a vertical groove (19) which extends three quarters down the outer side surface of the first cap (11). A baby suckling or drinking on the teat(13b) does not ingest air along with the milk and hence reduces the problem of colic.
Patent GB-2383163-A (GB)
Title: Switch-based acceleration of computer data storage employing aggregations of disk arrays
Inventor: ERICSON GEORGE M
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: There is disclosed apparatus and methodology for enhancing computer system data transfer when writing to network attached storage systems employing FC-2 fibre channel protocol by dynamically reconfiguring a fibre channel switch in response to map/unmap command controls issued by a disk drive aggregator. The reconfiguration involves fabrication of a dynamic map table having sets of fibre channel FC-2 header fields and their corresponding new or proxy destination IDs (which correspond to the switch's output ports), and fabrication of both an input frame header buffer for temporary storage purposes and a frame header field selector (which can be a frame header mask) containing only relevant information. The input frame header is temporarily stored in the buffer and the field selector is used to obtain a "distilled" input header which is compared with the dynamic map table of stored header fields to obtain a match. If one of the sets of header fields matches the distilled input header, its corresponding proxy destination or source ID is substituted into the corresponding FC-2 input frame header's destination ID field, whereby write command data transfers are accomplished between host computer and a particular disk drive directly, avoiding the aggregator and latency otherwise introduced by the aggregator. Similar disclosure is provided for read command data.
Patent GB-2387260-A (GB)
Title: Display assembly for a gaming apparatus
Inventor: BOULTON ANTHONY DENNIS
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: A display assembly for a gaming machine comprises five reels 16 displaying three symbols per reel. The player may select up to fifteen different win lines, 1 to 15, where a minimum wager amount is required to play each win line. Furthermore a player may win multiples of the prize available for each winning line by wagering more per win line.
Patent GB-2390267-A (GB)
Title: Safety device detecting RF transmissions
Inventor: MCDANIEL DAN R
IPC: H04M1/66
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A safety device 48, includes a radio frequency (RF) receiver 52, an RF transmitter 54, and a controller 50 coupled to the receiver 52 and transmitter 54. The controller (50) utilizes at least one discovery protocol (60) to determine the presence of a radiator 24. Discovery protocol commands are provided to disable or create an alarm on the radiator (24, 44). The invention enables the location and inhibition of RF transmitters such as those seeking WLAN nodes, in regions where such transmissions could be hazardous e.g. in aircraft cabins or holds and near to cardiac stimulators. In the latter case the device is incorporated into the stimulator.
Patent GB-2393228-A (GB)
Title: Locking washer for wheel end assembly
Inventor: WANG HUI
IPC: F16B39/10
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A locking washer for a wheel end assembly includes a flange and a sleeve (78) extending axially from the flange. The sleeve (78) includes a non-cylindrical shaped cavity, which may include splines or polygonal lobes for rotationally coupling the washer to a shaft, such as an axle.
Patent GB-2392865-A (GB)
Title: Replaceable blade knife
Inventor: ROWLAY STEPHEN
IPC: B26B5/00
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A utility knife includes a handle assembly comprising first 14 and second 16 handle portions pivotally movable between open and closed positions. A blade carriage 26 within the assembly carries a blade 20. When the handle portions 14; 16 are in the open position the blade carriage 26 is exposed to enable culling blade replacement. A threaded fastener 30 mounted on the handle assembly includes a knob portion 34 to enable the fastener 30 to be manually moved between a locking position in which the fastener holds the handle portions 14; 16 in their closed position and a releasing position in which the handle portions 14; 16 can be moved between open and closed positions. A detent assembly 32 is operatively connected to threaded fastener 30 to releasably hold the fastener in its locking position. Movement of the second handle portion 16 into its open position pivots an end portion of the blade carriage 26 outwardly away from the first handle portion 14 to facilitate blade replacement.
Patent GB-2403132-A (GB)
Title: Tilting vacuum cleaner with removable body portion
Inventor: PARK JUNG-SEON
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a nozzle assembly 50 with a frame portion 150 pivotally connected thereto, and a main body 100 comprising a cyclone dust collector 101, a dust receptacle 103, a main body frame 130, a button portion 120, and a connecting projection 119 capable of moving together with the button. The frame portion has a connecting groove capable of receiving the connecting projection. The main body frame may have an upper and lower casing (105, 107 figure 3). The button portion may have a semicircular body (111 figure 3), a biasing member (113 figure 3) for biasing the body towards a desired position, a button (115 figure 3) at a top part of the portion, and a guide (117 figure 3) extending from one side. The main body may comprise a handle portion 160, which may be shaped to correspond with the shape of the button portion, and include a hollow recess therein.
Patent GB-2407403-A (GB)
Title: Validating a variable data item in a software routine
Inventor: DICK ADRIAN DAVID
IPC: G06F7/76
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A method for operating a validator to validate a variable data item in a software routine in execution the method comprising the steps of: recording a first value of the variable data item to a profile set of values in a data store; recording a second value of the variable data item to the profile set of values in the data store; creating a profile rule, wherein said profile rule represents the profile set of values; and determining if a third value of the variable data item satisfies the profile rule.
Patent GB-2407323-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous ink set for ink jet printers
Inventor: ROSE PETER EDWARD
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: An aqueous ink set for ink jet printing comprising: <SL> <LI>1) a first ink comprising at least one pigment dispersed in an aqueous carrier medium; and <LI>2) a second ink comprising at least one colorant, boric acid or salt thereof, and an aqueous carrier medium; </SL> wherein intercolour bleed between the first ink and the second ink is reduced when the second ink is printed adjacent to, on top of, or underneath the first ink on the substrate. The inks may further comprise a dispersant and water soluble organic cosolvent. Also shown is an ink-jet printing process using the aqueous ink set.
Patent GB-2396955-A (GB)
Title: Flat / ribbon cable
Inventor: BARR ANDREW HARVEY
IPC: H01B7/08
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A cable system includes a cable (101) that has a conductor (202), a power layer (204) and dielectric material (206). The conductor is operative to carry a signal, the dielectric material is located at least partially between the conductor and the power layer, and the power layer is operative as ground. The power layer is formed of a conductive material and includes a first region (420) and an adjacent second region (412). The first region includes a greater amount of the conductive material than the second region so that the power layer is less resistant to bending along the second region than along the first region. Preferably, the cable is used for electrically interconnecting two components, 114,116.
Patent GB-2397311-A (GB)
Title: A suspended ceiling grid beam with a seal
Inventor: PLATT WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: E04B9/04
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: A beam (22) comprises at least one flange (28, 29) having a plastic coating (30) and flap (33), integral with the coating, extending diagonally upwards from said flange(s). Preferably the beam is an inverted T cross section and the coating is a hard plastics material co-extruded with a soft flexible plastic material which forms the flaps. A web (27) of the beam may have a plastics stiffener (31) at its top and downwardly extending flaps (43, figures 7 and 8) integral with a coating (45 , figures 7 and 8) on the web. In use, a panel laid on the flanges of a suspended ceiling grid beam of the invention will cause the flaps to yield to a sealing position (see figures 5 and 6).
Patent GB-2394726-A (GB)
Title: Fabric care composition comprising fabric or skin beneficiating ingredient
Inventor: HEIBEL MARIJA
IPC: C11D3/48
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: Stable fabric softening compositions are disclosed comprising: (a) a cationic softening compound; (b) a non-confined fragrance oil; (c) at least one fabric or skin beneficiating ingredient free of any water-insoluble polymer or non-polymeric carrier material and which beneficiating ingredient is contained within friable microcapsules comprising an aminoplast polymeric shell with the proviso that when the beneficiating ingredient is a fragrance oil, the fabric softening composition is prepared by adding sequentially or in combination (i) said non-confined fragrance oil of (b); and (ii) the encapsulated fragrance oil of (c) to said cationic softening compound in the absence of any suspending agent; and (d) balance water whereby the ordinary manipulation of fabric during wearing or handling is capable of rupturing the polymeric shell of said microcapsules to release said fabric or skinbeneficiating ingredient.
Patent GB-2416493-A (GB)
Title: Emergency breathing aid
Inventor: WATSON DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: A62B7/12
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: The Emergency Breathing aid comprises a hollow tube casement (1.f.) fitted with an internal length of retractable flexi-hosing (1.c.) fitted with a snorkel mouthpiece (1.a.), a face guard with a strap to secure to the head (1.b) an interchangeable air filter (1.g.)and in addition, a handle with wrist strap (1.e.). The internal flexi-hosing can be pulled from the outer casement (1.f.) and the snorkel mouthpiece (1.a.) inserted in the mouth to enable the user to breathe. A face guard and air filter (1.b. and 1.g.), will ensure tolerance of intense heat and that breathing through the mouth is encouraged to maximize upon the use of clean and semi-polluted smoke infested air, in cases of Domestic and Commercial Fires.
Patent GB-2401740-A (GB)
Title: Card shaped detachable camera imaging module
Inventor: HUNTER ANDREW ARTHUR
IPC: H04N1/21
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: A modular digital camera comprises a detachable image sensor, processor and storage unit in the form of a card 200. The removable imaging module 200 may be assembled into the camera body via a hinged door 23 having a guide slot or pocket 25, allowing connection of the camera and memory card 200 to electrical connection 24. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 2, the removable camera unit 200 may be inserted into an aperture (120) in the side of the main camera body. In either case, the camera lens 1' is aligned with the image sensor of detachable imaging module 200. As shown in Figures 3 - 4D, the detachable module 200 comprises various contacts (15, 16, 17) as well as the image sensor (7, 14); the sensor and contacts may have spring loaded (18, 37) sliding covers (13, 35,36) to protect them. By separating the bulkier camera body and lens components from the card like imaging and memory module, flexibility of use is achieved: the demountable imaging module may be used in various different camera bodies, including novelty cameras, and the removable module allows for convenient handling, storage and connection to other devices such as printers.
Patent GB-2397531-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the treatment of muscular and skeletal injuries
Inventor: LEITH ANDREW
IPC: A61N1/20
Filed: 2002-08-26
Abstract: Apparatus for treatment of muscular skeletal disorders has a negatively charged body electrode, and a positively charged floating electrode, and internal operating battery to provide DC to the electrodes; and a mains powered battery charger as a separate unit and panel mounted socket for recharging the internal battery, the control system and, when necessary a stand-by battery.
Patent GB-2403829-A (GB)
Title: Providing updated processor polling information
Inventor: WEI DONG
IPC: G06F15/177
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: Processor polling information describing operating conditions of an integrated processing system is collected at boot time and provided to an operating system. The operating system is notified of any triggering events that may potentially alter the operating conditions of the integrated processing system. Updated processor polling information is provided to the operating system during runtime to reflect the operating conditions of the integrated processor system after the occurrence of the triggering event. Alternatively, a processor polling information table may be created at boot time and updated during runtime upon receipt of a notification that a triggering event has occurred. Triggering events may include addition, deletion or de-configuration of processing devices in a multi-processor system.
Patent GB-2416717-A (GB)
Title: A method for regenerating an exhaust treatment device
Inventor: SUMNER ANDREW DAVID
IPC: F02D41/40
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A method for regenerating an exhaust treatment device such as a diesel particulate filter 36 is disclosed in which an engine 12 from which exhaust gasses are produced is operated in at least two separate modes during regeneration of the exhaust treatment device 36. In one of the modes the engine 12 is operated so as to increase the temperature of the exhaust gases in a controlled and stable manner and in the other mode the engine 12 is operated so as to produce a rapid increase in the temperature of the exhaust gases entering the exhaust treatment device 36. By rapidly increasing the temperature of the exhaust gasses entering the exhaust treatment device 36, the time taken for regeneration can be reduced particularly if the engine 12 is operating under fluctuating load conditions involving a considerable amount of engine deceleration and idling.
Patent GB-2413103-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: A dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner has a first cyclone dust collecting part 130a and a second cyclone dust collecting part 140a that are arranged in parallel and may be mirror images of each other. The first cyclone dust collecting part comprises a first suction opening 160a and a first discharge opening 133a, and the second cyclone dust collecting part comprises a second suction opening, 160b and a second discharge opening 143a. The first and second suction openings are connected with the air inflow opening of the vacuum cleaner main body, and the first and second discharge openings are connected with a vacuum suction chamber of the vacuum cleaner main body. The apparatus may be removed from the vacuum cleaner. A lower cover 120 forms part of the first and second cyclone dust collecting parts and is removable to allow emptying.
Patent GB-2418876-A (GB)
Title: Fluid nozzle with internal light source.
Inventor: GILLING JIM
IPC: B05B7/04
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid jet nozzle for discharging a fluid jet through a surrounding liquid. The fluid jet nozzle has a nozzle part 2 that is located in the surrounding liquid in use and supplied with pressurised fluid and a light emitter 22. The light emitter 22 is adapted to emit a white or coloured light such that when the pressurised fluid is discharged as a fluid jet J though the surrounding liquid, the emitted light is substantially entrained within the fluid jet because of the principle of total internal reflection. The fluid jet nozzle can be used in place of conventional fluid jet nozzles in whirlpool baths, swimming pools and the like to create a pleasing visual effect, the fluid jet nozzle may also be used in a shower head.
Patent GB-2419136-A (GB)
Title: Auxotrophic Streptococcus bacteria
Inventor: STAUDT CHRISTINE
IPC: C12N9/04
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: A Streptococcus bacterium wherein said bacterium is auxotrophic for at least one amino acid which is not normally present in milk or is normally present in a low concentration in milk. Preferably said bacterium is auxotrophic for one or more of glutamine, tryptophan and proline. Also claimed is a Streptococcus bactrium which has an increased glucose metabolism and/or an increased rate of lactate synthesis.