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Patent GB-2425933-A (GB)
Title: Garment with breast cups
Inventor: GOTTLIEB CHRIS STUART
IPC: A41D7/00
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: The present invention provides a garment, such as a bra, having first and second portions, each portion having a breast cup 21, a first fastening means 22 connected directly to the breast cup and a second fastening means 23 connected to the breast cup by a length of strap 24; wherein the first fastening means can be connected together and the second fastening means can be connected together such that a strap can be formed, encircling the chest of the weaver. This enables cups differing in size or other features to be combined.
Patent GB-2426591-A (GB)
Title: Determining torque by inductive measurement of rotary displacement
Inventor: SILLS COLIN
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: An apparatus determines torque (e.g. of a vehicle steering mechanism) by sensing relative rotary displacement inductively. The apparatus provides rotary displacement information indicative of the torque applied to a torsion bar which is rotatable relative to a housing 21. The apparatus comprises first and second resonators 27, 31 fixed at spaced axial positions on the torsion bar, and transmit and receive aerials 23 fixed relative to the housing 21. The resonator coupling elements 27, 31 have different resonant frequencies. Electromagnetic coupling between the transmit and receive aerials (excitation and sensor windings) varies in dependence upon the relative rotary position of the first and second resonators 27, 31. Two separate sensing apparatus may be provided for safety. The apparatus may be used in a vehicle steering system to sense the applied steering torque between a first shaft 1 and an second shaft 11 coaxially aligned and rotatable relative to each other about a common axis.
Patent GB-2426917-A (GB)
Title: Mop wringer
Inventor: YOUNG RONALD ALEXANDER
IPC: A47L13/59
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: A mop wringer (12) comprises a basket (14) having an opening (16a) for accepting a mophead having mop material to be wrung, and a lever-operated mechanically assisted pressing mechanism including a press member (20) for pressing the mop material of the mophead into or against the basket (14), and an elongate lever (28) for operating the press member (20). The lever (20) is positioned in a plane which bisects or substantially bisects the opening (16a) of the basket (14). There is also provide a mop holding element (42) specifically adapted for a centralised lever (28) of a mop wringer (12) as described above. The holding element (42) comprises a gripping portion for securing the holding element (42) to the lever (28) of the wringer, and a gripping portion for releasably gripping a mop handle attached to the mophead.
Patent GB-2418254-A (GB)
Title: Process control and damage monitoring
Inventor: GOLDFINE NEIL J
IPC: G01N27/22
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A process control method is described which uses measurements from magnetic Field sensors to monitor the condition of material, such as from a heat treatment process. The sensors can be single element sensors or sensor arrays, can be used to periodically inspect selected locations, mounted to the test material, or scanned over the test material to generate two-dimensional images of the material properties. The sensors can be exposed to the same process conditions as the material, such as elevated temperatures, or the shielding layers can be placed between the test material and the sensors to reduce sensor exposure to the processing conditions. Additional property measurements, such as sensor lift-off, can be used to ensure proper sensors Operation.
Patent GB-2419079-A (GB)
Title: French fry scoop
Inventor: PEARL JAYSON
IPC: A47J43/28
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a scoop (100) for French fries comprising a mouth (102) for scooping French fries from a bin, a funnel (112) extending from the mouth at a first end and sized to accept an empty French fry package at a second end, wherein the mouth and the funnel share a central plane of symmetry. A handle (114) is mounted to the scoop substantially on the central plane of the funnel and the mouth. The scoop may also include a hood (106) at least partially covering the mouth. The funnel can either be substantially open or closed. The handle can be mounted to the funnel or the hood, if present. A shield (118) may be connected to the hood to provide additional safety and sanitary enhancements. The handle may extend obliquely upwardly and/or to the left or right.
Patent GB-2429208-A (GB)
Title: Naturally decomposing disposable tableware and manufacturing thereof
Inventor: KWON YONG-DUK
IPC: C08L99/00
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: Disclosed is disposable tableware which is completely degradable under environmental conditions without environmental contamination. The disposable tableware is prepared using environmentally friendly, completely degradable materials without additional chemical additives while maintaining the shape and function of general disposable tableware so that it is completely degraded under environmental conditions, thus not causing environmental contamination and problems associated with waste disposal such as separation from other wastes. Also, the present invention discloses a method of manufacturing such disposable tableware. The disposable tableware is prepared by compression-molding a composition including 1-30 wt% of crop residues, 1-30 wt% of corn flour, 1-10 wt% of paper mulberry bark, 1-10 wt% of a moss and 30-96 wt% of a grain flour mixture as the remaining part.
Patent GB-2421657-A (GB)
Title: Limiting the number of IP terminals logging in
Inventor: SAKAI SHIZUMA
IPC: H04M3/00
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: An Internet Protocol (IP) telephone system having a plurality of terminals, characterized by comprising storage means storing relationships between terminal ID and user ID for each of the plurality of terminals, server performing call processing control related to each terminal logged in and registered, storage means storing upper limit numbers of the respective terminals possible to log in for each user in accordance with the user ID, comparison means comparing and collating between the number of the logged in and registered terminals and the upper limit number corresponding to the user ID on the basis of the user ID, when the user ID is input in the terminal, and controller allowing terminal with the user ID input thereto to be logged in and registered, when the number of the logged in and registered terminal is not more than the upper limit number as the result of comparison and collation from the comparison means.
Patent GB-2434306-A (GB)
Title: A self-closing mechanism in a telescopic slide system
Inventor: WANG CHUN-CHIANG
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A three part telescopic slide rail assembly has a self closing mechanism that ensures a middle rail is always brought back to its fully retracted position when the assembly is pushed closed. A sliding block 1 slides in a sliding holder 2 that is affixed to an outer slide rail 4. The sliding block is biased towards the rear of the outer rail by means of a spring 15. A hooking member 3 is pivotally attached to a middle rail 5 and is biased by a resilient member 34 to engage with the sliding block. First and second hooks 31,32 on the hooking member selectively engage with a stopper 14 on the sliding block. Side lugs 11 on the sliding block engage with channels 22 on the slide holder and when the block is forced to its forward position by pulling the telescoping assembly out a pair of locking lugs 12 move into locating recesses 23. This moves the stopper out of contact with the first or second hooks. The block remains in this location until the telescopic assembly is pushed closed when the hooking member re-engages with the sliding block and the spring pulls both to the closed position.
Patent GB-2436523-A (GB)
Title: Eye makeup shield
Inventor: DJELLOULI MYRIAM
IPC: A45D40/30
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: The shield comprises a patch to be applied to the face, below the eye, whilst applying eye make-up. The device is hypoallergenic and has two layers; one which will stick to the skin and an outer textile layer which "catches" the makeup dust. The device will be disposed of after each use.
Patent GB-2441332-A (GB)
Title: Access cover
Inventor: NEWTON JOHN REGINALD
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: The access cover, for use with manholes, inspection chambers and the like comprises a generally non-metallic body that is adapted to be received in a frame to provide a closure for an access chamber and has at least one locking mechanism 3 that is adapted to releasably secure the body to the frame, with the locking mechanism comprising a bolt 5 moveable between extended and retracted positions, where it may engage or withdraw from a recess in the frame, respectively and a socket adapted to receive a tool 9 to actuate the locking mechanism and to permit lifting of the cover using the tool. The locking mechanism is preferably embedded within the body with the lock mechanism may be adapted so that the tool is rotated to operate the mechanism and cannot be removed once it is rotated. The tool preferably has a cylindrical body with two diametrically opposed radially extending protruberances with the inner surface of the cover plate having one or more rebates or abutments to engage the protruberances when the tool is rotated to the bolt retraction position. The bolt preferably includes a toothed rack 12 adapted to engage a pinion 13 on the socket, with the rack being laterally offset from the axis of the bolt. A plug may be used to seal the socket that includes a deadlocking element which extends downwards from the plug. Also claimed is a lifting tool.
Patent GB-2437352-A (GB)
Title: Displaying constellation patterns with superimposed ellipses indicating a current average error metric
Inventor: AMOS CHRISTOPHER TERENCE
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: An apparatus for generating a constellation diagram generates a first ellipse or circle 51 centred on a constellation point 11 having radii representative of current average values of an error rate metric. Preferably, the constellation diagram display has a second ellipse or circle 52 centred on the constellation point having radii representative of a predetermined maximum permissible value of the error rate metric. Applications include 64 QAM system testing. The metric may be the modulation error ratio (MER) or error vector magnitude (EVM).
Patent GB-2432883-A (GB)
Title: Scaffold strap
Inventor: LAMBERT CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: E04G7/28
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: A strap 1 for restraining movement of a scaffold board (11 Figure 2) in a scaffolding structure (20 Figure 2), comprising a body 2, first means 3 located on the body 2 to engage an edge of a scaffold board (11), and second means 5 located on the body 2, spaced from said first means 3 and arranged to engage a fixed scaffold tube 10 of a scaffolding structure. The first means is preferably a hook portion and the second means an arcuate hook portion extending normal to the first means. There may also be holes 8 for attachment of the strap to the board.
Patent GB-2433051-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held machine tool with collecting container
Inventor: PAPP GABOR
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A hand-held machine tool comprises a housing 10 with a guide duct 14 for conducting shavings and/or abrasive particles away from an operating region 11. A collecting container 30 for the shavings and/or abrasive particles is connected to the guide duct, having at least one opening 31 for conducting away air from the collecting container. The opening in the collecting container is at least partially covered by a retaining element 32 made of metal. Preferably the retaining element has a net, gauze, mesh, knit or lattice structure. The tool may be a planing machine.
Patent GB-2447035-A (GB)
Title: Intake plenum arrangement for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine
Inventor: PEARSON RICHARD JOHN
IPC: F02B27/02
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: An intake plenum arrangement for an air intake system of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine, eg a V6 or V8 engine, comprises first and second plenums 16,17 interconnected by a plenum connecting pipe 24. A first set of inlet runners 18,19,20 delivers charge air from the first plenum 16 to a first plurality of combustion chambers 10,11,12 while a second set of inlet runners 21,22,23 delivers charge air from the second plenum 17 to a second set of combustion chambers 13,14,15. The plenum connecting pipe 24 is provided with a cross-section adjusting mechanism 25 which can adjust in size the cross-sectional flow area of the pipe 24 and also a length adjusting mechanism 30 which can adjust the flow length of the pipe 24. A control system 25 is provided which controls the cross-section adjusting mechanism 25 and the flow length adjusting mechanism 30 in accordance with changes in engine speed and/or load, eg the cross-section is varied for engine speeds only in the range 2500 to 4500 rpm.
Patent GB-2447226-A (GB)
Title: Operating Mechanism for Sliding Plug Doors
Inventor: CHACKSFIELD SIMON
IPC: E05F15/56
Filed: 2007-03-03
Abstract: An operating mechanism for a sliding plug door which comprises a door member being displaceable in a first direction generally parallel to the plane of an opening and in a second direction transversely of the plane of the opening in moving between its open and closed positions, the mechanism comprising: a carrier member 38, 40 for connection to the door member for carrying and moving same, a first guide means 42 supporting and guiding the carrier member 38, 40 for movement parallel to the opening, a second guide means 48, 50 supporting and guiding the first guide means 42 for movement perpendicular to the opening, a third guide means (80, fig.2) constraining the carrier member 38, 40 to a path of movement containing components of parallel and transverse directions, an actuator having an output member moveable substantially in the first direction and the output member of the actuator being connected to the carrier member. The third guide means may be a arcuate slot forming a cam track (82, fig.2) or may be a pivotal linkage (203, fig.8). There may be a single actuator connected to the carrier member 38 of a first door and a second door driven by a pulley system connected to the first door.
Patent GB-2450470-A (GB)
Title: A disposable self supporting bra
Inventor: MUTONGWIZO HAZEL TSITSI
IPC: A41C3/06
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: A disposable self-supporting backless and strapless bra made from a polypropylene fabric that is stuck to the user's breast. The bra has a circular section with an elongated section extending from the circular section that acts as a strap. The adhesive covers the underneath of the bra, over the strap and around the edge of the circular section. The circular section is attached to the wearer's breast and the strap pulled upwards to lift the breast before attaching the strap to the wearer thereby holding the breast in the desired position.
Patent GB-2453513-A (GB)
Title: Flexible traffic cone with latching mechanism
Inventor: WOLOSZYN MICHAEL
IPC: E01F9/70
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A warning device (1) comprises a base (2), a spring (4) connected to the base, and a flexible sleeve (5) surrounding the spring. The spring is biased towards an extended state in and is compressible to a collapsed state in which it lies adjacent the base. At the apex of the cone there is an operating member (6) for a latching mechanism which latches the resilient portion to the base. When the operating member is operated to disengage the latching mechanism, the spring extends automatically to its extended state. The operating member may be in the form of a lighting unit which is operated automatically when the coil spring is in its extended state. The lighting unit may be mounted removably in a housing. The lighting unit may prevent access to the latching mechanism by means of an anti-tamper mechanism. In the collapsed state, a number of warning devices can be stored in a dispensing magazine for sideways dispensing and automatic deployment.
Patent GB-2450715-A (GB)
Title: A high magnetic field MRI system within a housing
Inventor: TIGWELL NEIL CHARLES
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2007-07-04
Abstract: An MRI system housed within a housing (12), said housing being provided with a set of deployable barriers (16) which are attachable to the housing. The magnet (10) in the MRI system may be operated at a first magnetic field intensity, such that the magnetic field (14) outside of the housing remains below a safety limit when the barriers are not deployed. It may also be operated at a second magnetic field intensity, higher than the first, when the barriers (16) are deployed, such that the magnetic field (14) outside of the barriers remains below the safety limit.
Patent GB-2440441-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle underspoiler
Inventor: ADACHI RYOICHI
IPC: B60R19/14
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: A vehicle underspoiler capable of remarkably mitigating an impact imparted on a colliding object 40 as compared to the existing underspoilers. When a colliding object 40 has collided against an add-on bumper 5 to externally apply an impact onto the add-on bumper 5, a deforming portion 19 is deformed so as to release the fixing of the add-on bumper 5 by the clips 35. As a result, application of the external impact is followed by loosening of the add-on bumper 5, thus allowing the external impact to be absorbed by the add-on bumper 5. According to the front underspoiler 1, even if the colliding object 40 collides against the add-on bumper 5, the impact imparted on the colliding object 40 from the add-on bumper 5 can be reduced, thus permitting the impact on the colliding object 40 to be markedly mitigated as compared to the existing add-on bumpers.
Patent GB-2450762-A (GB)
Title: Determining a voltage stability margin for load shedding within an electrical power system
Inventor: WISZNIEWSKI ANDRZEJ
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: In the field of electrical power systems there is a need to more accurately assess the level of stability within an electrical power system to reduce the likelihood of incorrectly indicating that the power system has become unstable. A method of monitoring voltage stability within an electrical power system comprises the steps of establishing a dynamic power system stability margin based on an operating characteristic of the power system; and indicating that the power system has become unstable when the dynamic power system stability margin falls below a predetermined value. An apparatus for maintaining stability within an electrical power system comprises an establishing module to establish a dynamic power system stability margin based on an operating characteristic of the power system; an indicator to indicate that the power system has become unstable when the dynamic power system stability margin falls below a predetermined value; and initiating module to initiate load shedding and restoration depending on predetermined values of stability margin. The figure shows a Thevenin equivalent circuit 10 comprising a source equivalent EMF 12, a source impedance 14, and a load impedance 16.
Patent GB-2441854-A (GB)
Title: Object detection system for identifying objects within an area
Inventor: MACNEILLE PERRY ROBINSON
IPC: G06V10/145
Filed: 2007-08-20
Abstract: An object detection system is provided for identifying objects 13 within an area. The system comprises a pattern projector 12 for illuminating an area with a light pattern 15. The light pattern 15 may be distorted or reflected by an object 13 causing discontinuities in the light pattern 15. An image capturing device 14 captures an image of the area containing the light pattern 15 including the discontinuities. The images captured by the image capturing device 14 are processed by a processor 25 and the system formulates an outline of a detected object and generates a three-dimensional shape or image of the object. Object information may further be used to determine and communicate the position, range and bearing of the object to a remote location. The system is particularly suited for fitting to a vehicle or may be embodied as a roadside device. The system may be utilised for traffic congestion detection and communication of traffic information to other road users.
Patent GB-2452780-A (GB)
Title: Cable duct restraining device
Inventor: HAWKINS DAVID FREDERICK
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: A restraining device provides a way of forming a connection to a cable duct D. The device has a pair of restrainers 2, 2' linked together by links 4,4' eg cable ties or chain, which clamp about an uncut region of the cable duct D so that when a cut is made through the duct D between the restrainers 2,2', the cut ends of the duct D are held in proximity to each other. A connector C may be attached to one or both cut ends of the cut cable duct D (fig 2). The restrainers 2,2' may be made of pairs of clamps (10,12, fig 3), sliders (14,16, fig 3) and grippers (18,20,fig 3). The clamps (10,12,fig 3) may have tapering flanges (22, fig 3).
Patent GB-2442918-A (GB)
Title: Verifier computing environment for personal internet communicator
Inventor: LAVIN JEFFREY M
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus of the present invention provides a verified computing environment for a personal Internet communicator. In various embodiments of the invention, the functionality of software files on a personal Internet communicator can be modified based on the Pay-State of the user. Upon a request to load a particular software package, the verification module uses a verification file list containing approved software packages and also uses the pay status of the user to determine which software packages can be executed. The personal Internet communicator is operable to provide limited functionality of certain software packages based on a first pay state and to offer no functionality based on a second pay state, such as the situation where a user has discontinued the use of internet service.
Patent GB-2458963-A (GB)
Title: Spray coating a timber panel
Inventor: RICHARDSON JEAN
IPC: B05B3/18
Filed: 2008-04-05
Abstract: A timber or timber-based panel is coated with a protective coating layer comprising acrylic binders and particulate fillers in an automated process. The panel is conveyed 10, 15 through a spraying booth 11 in a first direction whilst automated spraying apparatus is reciprocated in said spraying booth in a second direction transverse to the first direction so as to apply the coating to a surface of the panel. The coated panel is then conveyed through a drying oven 12 and through a cooling chamber 13. The coating is preferably waterproof, and the dryer preferably uses an infrared emitter. The spray guns are preferably supported by a carriage that moves along an overhead track 23. The timber panel may be wood, particle board, chipboard, plywood, oriented strand board or fibre board.
Patent GB-2449816-A (GB)
Title: A Method and Apparatus for Creating Contextualized Feeds
Inventor: PIKTON JAMES EDWARD
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed herein for generating contextualized feeds. The method of generating contextualized feeds comprises receiving context data from a user. The method further comprises generating contextualized feeds based on the context data, as the context data is received. The method, in one embodiment, includes receiving a selection of one or more of the contextualized feeds from user, the selected feeds to be displayed with content entered by the user.