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Patent GB-2371430-A (GB)
Title: High speed signal window detection circuit
Inventor: THERISOD STEFANO G
IPC: H03F3/45
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: A window detector circuit for high frequency applications includes a differential amplifier (12) that has two inputs which receive a differential voltage signal. A bias network (14), having a balancing node, is connected between the two inputs. An output transistor (16), electrically biased by the balancing node, is connected between power and ground. In operation, when the differential voltage signal is below a voltage threshold, the differential amplifier (12) is turned off and current flows through the output transistor (16). When the differential voltage signal is at or exceed the voltage threshold, the differential amplifier turns on.
Patent GB-2386402-A (GB)
Title: Connection means for a pressurised fluid heating system
Inventor: BEVAN JEREMY
IPC: F16L37/088
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: Pressurised fluid system 1 has pressure control unit 2 and an expansion relief unit 3 secured by at least one fixing or locking member 6 inserted through apertures 7 in portion 5 and forced between adjacent surfaces of portions 4 and 5 until held together. The two units 2 and 3 can be fitted together such that they cannot be readily dis-assembled subsequently. If necessary, it may still be possible to separate them, but only with difficulty, and fixing member will be irrepairably damaged, requiring a new fixing member for subsequent re-assembly. Thus unintended dis-assembly, or intended dis-assembly by an unauthorised or inexperienced person, is inhibited. The fixing member may comprise a circlip (fig 6, 34). A non-return valve unit may also be provided.
Patent GB-2384444-A (GB)
Title: Lower limb exerciser
Inventor: KNOWLES TREVOR ALAN
IPC: A63B23/08
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: The lower limb exerciser comprises a footrest 12 pivotally connected to a base 10, support means 18 whereby the footrest is supported at an inclination relative to the base and indicator means 16 provided on the base. The base may have a series of holes 13 in an arc at the front of the base and whose centre is pivot 17 at the rear end. The pivot 17 is connected to a hinge 15 which allows the front end of the footrest to be raised and lowered and where the front end of the base and the footrest are pointed to serve as alignment indicators 16. The inclination of the footrest may be fixed or adjustable by a support means which may be a strut or spacer 18 and may be secured to the base or footrest or may be a separate component which has its lower end pushed into any one of the base holes 13 thereby allowing the footrest to be secured in an off centre position. The exerciser may be used standing or sitting down starting with the footrest in the central position. The user places their heel at the lower end of the footrest and then moves the knee forward thus flexing various leg muscles. The footrest is then repositioned to one of its various side positions and the exercise repeated for the same or other foot.
Patent GB-2385789-A (GB)
Title: Frangible, insect repellent containing microcapsules
Inventor: BENNETT SYDNEY WILLIAM
IPC: A01N25/28
Filed: 2002-02-25
Abstract: A means for applying insect repellent including a substrate and a plurality of frangible microcapsules containing insect repellent. The means for applying insect repellent is dry until it is wiped over the desired site of application. The insect repellent may be non-volatile and/or natural. Microcapsules containing insect repellent and methods of using and of producing the above are also disclosed. The repellent is preferably the cis isomer of 2-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-5-methyl-cyclohexanol and may be combined with a fragrance.
Patent GB-2370288-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing liquids
Inventor: LEONARD STEPHEN BOWNE
IPC: E03D9/03
Filed: 1999-06-15
Abstract: A liquid dispenser 1 comprises a housing 2 and a hook 3 for suspending the housing 2 from the rim of a lavatory bowl. A user inserts a sealed inverted reservoir bottle 6 into the housing 2, which breaks the seal. A porous pad 7 located in the housing 2 conveys liquid from the bottle 6 to a position within the stream of flushing water. The housing includes an inlet portion provided with a projection in the form of a stud 9' which serves to retain the cap 6' in its open position. The stud 9' is formed integrally with the inlet portion 9. The extreme end of the inlet portion 9 bears against one side of the cap 6' of the reservoir bottle 6, causing it to break and to pivot about an axis at the opposite side. On fully inserting the inlet portion 9 into the reservoir bottle 6, the stud 9' is caused to bear against the outer face of the cap 6' so as to prevent it from falling back into its closed position. The stud 9' extends along the complete length of the cylindrical inlet portion 9, for ease of manufacturing, e.g. by moulding.
Patent GB-2378321-A (GB)
Title: Door switch for vehicle
Inventor: SAHASHI KAZUHARU
IPC: H01H3/16
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: A retractive switch for a vehicle door comprises a switch body 11 and a mounting member 16 mounted on the switch body. The mounting member 16 is formed of a resilient sheet and has a width gradually increasing from a first end to an intermediate portion and gradually decreases from the intermediate portion to a second end. When the mounting member 16 together with switch body 11 is inserted into a mounting hole 26 in a vehicle door 25 having a coating thereon, opposite side edges of the mounting member 16 are brought into sliding contact with an inner edge of the mounting hole 26 so that the mounting member scrapes the coating from the inner edge of the mounting hole and is curved between the inner edge of the mounting hole and the switch body. The opposite side edges of the mounting member 16 are thus electrically connected to the inner edge of the mounting hole 26 by a restoring resilient force of the mounting member, which also prevents the switch body 11 from being withdrawn.
Patent GB-2394986-A (GB)
Title: Foldable joint for a sports goal
Inventor: CHOU YUH-KUNG
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A foldable joint for a sports goal has an inner connecting rod 11 that is pivotally attached to two bars 2 of the goal by pivot pins 132 extending through holes in the inner rod 11 and holes in adaptors 13 connected to the end of the bars 2 of the goal.. A sleeve 12, surrounding the inner connecting rod, is rotatable between a first position where it allows folding of the bars 2 about the pivot pins 132 and a second position preventing folding. Protrusions 111,114 on the inner rod 11 engage with slots 121 in the sleeve 12 to retain the sleeve 12 in either of its two operating positions.
Patent GB-2380050-A (GB)
Title: Process of measuring side-reading of abutted-junction read heads
Inventor: SAUNDERS DOUGLAS
IPC: G11B5/455
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: Side-reading of an abutted-junction magnetic transducer (10) is measured by constructing (202, 204; 252, 254) at least one microtrack having a transition density. The transducer is moved (206; 256) relative to the microtrack to identify a plurality of positions of the transducer relative to the microtrack where the transducer provides a predetermined response. The side-reading distance of the transducer is identified (216; 260) from the plurality of positions. In one embodiment, a plurality of microtracks are constructed during different iterations (214), each having a different transition density, and the positions of the transducer are identified during each iteration relative to the respective microtrack. In another embodiment, the selected transition density has a fundamental frequency, and the position of the transducer is identified (256) relative to the microtrack where the transducer provides the predetermined response at each of a plurality of harmonic frequencies of the fundamental frequency.
Patent GB-2386320-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger and information indicator
Inventor: LOUW HENRY JOHN
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: The indicator 12 for attachment to a garment hanger 10 includes a body having a pair of side walls 24, a pair of end walls 26, connecting the side walls, a top wall 30 and an open end 32 arranged so as to define a cavity 28 which is dimensioned to receive a projecting web 18 of the hanger 10. The indicator further includes an abutment 36 positioned on one side wall of the pair of side walls. The abutment is dimensioned so as to engage at least one recess 20 of the projecting web 18 of the hanger and is located proximal to the top wall 30 relative to a midpoint of the cavity between the open end and the top wall. The indicator provides information relating to size, manufacture and price. The indicator is non-removable once attached to the hanger.
Patent GB-2392108-A (GB)
Title: Rotating Educational Device
Inventor: REMMEN BARBARA
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: An educational device 10 facilitates the teaching of inter-relationships between sets of information, for instance the relationship between hours, days, weeks, months, years, and seasons. The device has a plurality of pieces 20 each bearing visual information. The pieces are in layers A, B, C, D, E, in this instance the layers being concentric circles. The information on one layer being a conceptual subset of the information on an adjoining layer, each layer is movable with respect to the preceding layer. The pieces in a layer may be connected to each other as in a jigsaw. The device can be embodied as a board game or a computer program, and methods for using the device in these embodiments are described.
Patent GB-2395776-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air conditioner having a refrigerant cycle with heating function
Inventor: KITO KAZUO
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: A vehicle air conditioning system comprises a refrigeration cycle 21 which communicates refrigerant from a compressor 7 to an external heat exchanger 25 (condenser), a pressure reduction device 27 (expansion valve), an internal heat exchanger 6 and then back to the compressor 7 so that the internal heat exchanger 6 operates as a cooling device. The system also functions as a hot gas heater cycle 22 such that the refrigerant is communicated from the compressor and bypasses the external heat exchanger 25 back to the internal heat exchanger 6 and compressor 7 so that it operates as a heater to supplement the heating during start up of the vehicle so that rapid heat up is witnessed. A control means 10 controls valves 23, 24 for switching between the cycles 21, 22 when the temperature detected by an outside air temperature detection device 46 is equal to or less than a predetermined value. Downstream of the internal heat exchanger 6 is a hot water heater 5. An air mix door 34 is provided and its maximum degree of opening or whenever the opening degree is equal to a predetermined value will define when the heater cycle 22 is used. Both degrees of opening are dependent on the outside air temperature.
Patent GB-2396843-A (GB)
Title: A method for applying a pattern to a glass panel
Inventor: CAREY WILLIAM GERARD
IPC: C03C17/10
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A method for applying a pattern (10) to a grass panel for simulating a Georgian style lattice window comprises applying a surface coating composition to form bands (14,15) of the pattern (10) by airless spraying through a nozzle (20). The surface coating composition comprises a mineral based ink of the type suitable for ceramics applications which is provided in powder form of particle sizes in the range of 1 micron to 7.6 microns. The mineral based ink is mixed with a liquid solvent for agglomerating the particles, and colour pigment is added as appropriate. The surface coating composition is applied to an inner surface (11) of the glass panel (3) to a depth of approximately 200 microns to form the bands (14,15), although the surface coating composition may be applied up to a depth of 1,200 microns. The surface coating composition of the bands (14,15) is then dried, and the panel (3) is then toughened at a toughening temperature of the order of 700{C for a time period of approximately one and a half minutes, which also causes the surface coating composition forming the pattern (10) to fuse to the glass.
Patent GB-2410486-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining a powered machine at a remote location
Inventor: MCKENDRY JAMES FRASER
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: Apparatus for maintaining operation of a chainsaw powered by an internal combustion engine comprises a first container 10 and a second container 12 releasably attached thereto by straps 14, 16, in the manner of a saddle. The first container 10 has a compartment 18 for petrol and a compartment 20 for engine oil. The second container 12 is made of canvas and formed with various compartments to hold items such as tools, lubricating oil and a first aid kit. The first container 10 is formed with a handle 26 whereby it (and the attached container 12) may be carried in one hand, for convenient carriage to any remote location where the chainsaw may be required. The invention may be used for remote maintenance of other machines such as brushwood cutters, disk cutters and outboard motors.
Patent GB-2414763-A (GB)
Title: Disposable sealant trowel
Inventor: CROOKES STEPHEN DOUGLAS
IPC: E04F21/165
Filed: 2004-06-05
Abstract: A disposable trowel or spatula 1,2,3 for finishing sealant filled joints comprises an elongate strip of semi-rigid material having at least one end 1b of semicircular shape. The trowel may be made from wood or plastics and preferably has a non-stick silicon coating. A set of different sized trowels may be provided and may be packaged with a sealant dispenser 5,7 and a set of user instructions. The trowels may include branding in the form of labels or printed matter [Figure 3]. The trowels may be 1.5mm thick and have widths of 5mm, 10mm and 17mm.
Patent GB-2404111-A (GB)
Title: Audio-communication bandwidth management system
Inventor: MIYAMOTO REI
IPC: H04L47/724
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: An audio-communication bandwidth management system includes a communication connection server and two or more network apparatuses connected to each other via two or more connections on a network. When there is a change in a usage state of one of the connections to other network apparatuses, the network apparatus recalculates bandwidth data for network areas based on the changed usage state and transmits the recalculated bandwidth data to the server. The server references corresponding bandwidth data stored in a database upon receiving an audio-communication line request, and then determines whether normal communication is enabled by comparing the bandwidth data with a required bandwidth calculated based on the audio-communication line request. Then, the server determines whether a line should be permitted based on the determined results, transmits results to a terminal, and updates the database in accordance with the bandwidth data received from the network apparatus.
Patent GB-2399528-A (GB)
Title: A method of treating sand
Inventor: WRAY VAUGHAN
IPC: B22C5/18
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: An apparatus for regenerating foundry sand comprising; a first chamber (13) having a sand input (16) and a sand output (17), and a source (14) of microwave radiation, the first chamber further comprising a waveguide for microwave radiation, and the microwave source (14) supplying the first chamber with microwave energy such that substantially all of the sand passing through the chamber is heated to a temperature of at least 580{C, the apparatus further comprising a second chamber (23) associated with the first chamber(13) and positioned such that sand exiting the first chamber (13) via the sand output enters the second chamber (23), the second chamber (23) serving as a phase conversion chamber.
Patent GB-2418701-A (GB)
Title: A temporary edge protection barrier
Inventor: HARRIS MARK
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: An edge protection barrier, to provide safe working conditions for personnel on high access structures, comprises a mesh panel with an upper horizontal edge and a lower horizontal edge reinforced or strengthened by folding. The mesh may also be strengthened by one or more V-shaped crease. The mesh may also be made more rigid by the addition of a folded section of any cross section. A lower horizontal structure may be added to form a toe board.
Patent GB-2417578-A (GB)
Title: Prediction of extreme events at beaches and coastal structures
Inventor: BORTHWICK ALISTAIR
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting extreme, storm-driven events and their potential effect in respect of coastal structures and areas, using focussed wave groups. An appropriate focussed wave group is selected and transformed to simulate its run-up and/or breaking as it advances inshore and then the extent and/or probability of occurrence of the extreme event is predicted.
Patent GB-2421442-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detecting NO in exhaled gas
Inventor: VARNEY MARK
IPC: A61B5/083
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the respiration of a subject, the apparatus comprises means for detecting the concentration of each of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitric oxide in an inspired and/or exhaled gaseous stream of a subject; and a display for displaying the concentration of each of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitric oxide. A method for monitoring the respiration of a subject comprises analysing the composition of the inspired and/or exhaled gas of the subject and determining the concentration of carbon dioxide, oxygen and nitric oxide in the gas; and displaying the results of the analysis on a display to provide an indication of the respiratory state of the subject. A method of determining the extent of resuscitation of a patient comprises measuring the concentration of carbon dioxide, oxygen and nitric oxide in the inspired gas stream and/or exhaled gas stream of the subject.
Patent GB-2426027-A (GB)
Title: Longitudinal Tile Spacer
Inventor: TROTT JAMES
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 2005-04-30
Abstract: A method of aligning tiles includes spacing a second row from a first row by temporarily inserting a longitudinal spacer at least 600mm long and repeating as required. When placed at a row end the spacer may act as a reference for tiles on a contiguous wall. Shorter removable spacers may be placed in vertical gaps. The tile spacer preferably comprises a strip 600mm - 2500mm long, 15 - 40mm deep and as wide as is desired for spaced tiles. The strip is preferably between 100 - 1500mm long, 20-25mm deep and can be provided in widths of 2mm, 3mm or 5mm. The strip is preferably scored at intervals to allow it to be broken into shorter spacers. It ma be made of clear semi-rigid plastics material.
Patent GB-2414054-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for laying of elongate articles from a vessel
Inventor: WILLIS STEWART KENYON
IPC: F16L1/19
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus and methods for laying of elongate articles from a vessel. The vessel includes a tower (2), on which is supported tensioning means (20,21), straightening means (19), and a hold-off clamp (14). The hold-off clamp (14) is mounted independently of the tower on a trolley (13) which can be moved into and out of alignment with the laying axis of the tower while supporting the elongate article under laying tension. This enables the pipe string to be moved out of the line of the tower (2) for the fitting of equipment such as mid-line connectors and PLETs. Methods are disclosed for using the apparatus for fitting a connection to the elongate article being laid using cranes etc provided on the vessel to move the trolley (13) and hold the laid pipe string or connection.
Patent GB-2418519-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated sign with flashing mode, preferably in the form of a house number which flashes to indicate emergency.
Inventor: VON-ROLLOCK ZENA
IPC: G09F27/00
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: An illuminated display device comprises a housing 3 containing illumination means (21, Fig. 3) and a window 7 on which indicia 39 are mounted. The illumination means is connected to switching means which switch the mode of illumination between constant illumination and intermittent, flashing illumination. The illumination means may also be connected to a light detector so that it is illuminated at dusk and turned off at dawn. The switching means may be operated by a remote control device. Sound emitting means may also be provided which is also operated by the switching means. The display device is preferably for a house number and the switching means may be in the form of a distress switch used to indicate to emergency services or other passers by that help is required. The illumination means may be in the form of a fluorescent tube light.
Patent GB-2431653-A (GB)
Title: Alternative synthesis of aryl-octanoyl amide compounds
Inventor: MICKEL STUART JOHN
IPC: C07C237/20
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: An alternative synthesis of certain 2(S), 4(S), 5(S), 7(S)-2,7-dialkyl-4-hydroxy-5-amino-8-aryl-octanoyl amide compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which uses a beta-lactam as a starting material and follows the synthetic pathway defined in Schemes 1 and 2. Novel intermediates are used in the preparation of the above target compound.
Patent GB-2432399-A (GB)
Title: Piston and cylinder pyrotechnic actuator
Inventor: MARTINIERE CECILE MORICEAU
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: A vehicle safety device e.g. a pyrotechnic pretensioner, seat device or bonnet lifter comprises a cylinder 2 divided into first and second regions by a piston head 16. There is a gas flow connection 20, 21, 22 between the regions forming a first and second gas flow path. A slide valve element 23 is mounted on the piston rod 4 initially in a position in which both of the flow paths are open. As the piston completes its outward stroke the valve element is moved to a position in which one of the flow paths is closed. The valve element remains in this position as the piston moves back into the cylinder and the flow resistance has changed to absorb return energy and provide a favourable damping characteristic. Alternatively the one of the flow paths may comprise an annular bore in the piston between a piston sleeve (60 Fig. 11) and a piston head element 54 that is closed when the sleeve strikes an abutment at the end of travel.
Patent GB-2420864-A (GB)
Title: Imaging device having an optical stabilizer
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G03B5/02
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: An imaging device is provided including a photographing optical system (13a, 13d, 13e) including an image sensor (13g) positioned at an imaging position of the photographing optical system, and an image stabilizer which detects vibration applied to the photographing optical system and moves the image sensor in a plane orthogonal to an optical axis (Zl) of the photographing optical system to counteract image shake in accordance with a direction and a magnitude of the vibration. The image sensor and a rearmost lens group (13e) of the photographing optical system, which is positioned in front of the image sensor, are provided as a movable unit so that the image sensor and the rearmost lens group are integrally moved by the image stabilizer.