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Patent GB-2390560-A (GB)
Title: Support disc for sanding apparatus
Inventor: KATO HISANORI
IPC: B24D13/20
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: A support disc 109 for an electrical disc sanding apparatus has moulded hooks 130 of a hook and loop type system on an underside of the disc, for attachment of a co-operating sheet of abrasive material 110 to the disc. The moulded 130 hooks may be oriented in various ways on the disc (figs 5,6,7 and 10). Reinforcing ribs (180 fig 9) may be provided adjacent hooks. The support disc may be used with an abrasive sheet having a non-woven fabric layer for attachment to the hooks.
Patent GB-2373276-A (GB)
Title: Percussion boring machine
Inventor: TRACTO-TECHNIK-PAUL SCHMIDT SP
IPC: E21B4/14
Filed: 1999-02-08
Abstract: In a percussion boring machine for the production and widening of boreholes in the ground or for the destructive replacement of underground pipes, a striking piston 12 is pneumatically or hydraulically reciprocated in a housing 1 comprising a front part 2 having a striking face 13, and a rear part (not labelled), the parts of the housing being welded together, 19. The front part or its striking face may be hardened and the rear part may be heat treated prior to welding.
Patent GB-2393205-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing wall and floor panels and roof trusses for a timber framed building.
Inventor: GOODWIN RICHARD JONATHAN
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A method comprises manufacturing floor panels which each comprise a frame, clad on at least one side and formed from a timber head, sill, two exterior studs and at least one interior stud and wall panels which additionally comprise bridging members between the studs. The method also comprises manufacturing roof trusses using a jig set up using a truss template. The building units per se are also claimed.
Patent GB-2394820-A (GB)
Title: Sensing coin diameter
Inventor: KAGENDRA THAPA
IPC: G07D5/08
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A sensor apparatus for measuring a maximum dimension of a metallic token (coin) passing there through. The apparatus comprises: an elongate magnetic flux transmission coil arranged to generate a magnetic field at a sensing point in a coin path, the transmission coil being provided on one side of the coin path; and an elongate receiver coil arranged to measure the received magnetic flux at the sensing point at another side of the coin path adjacent the elongate transmission coil. The transmission coil is substantially longer than the receiver coil.
Patent GB-2395770-A (GB)
Title: Percussion capper and pellet loader arrangement
Inventor: O'NEILL RAYMOND
IPC: F41B11/50
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: A percussion capper arrangement, which can also be used as a pellet loader, comprising an adjustable screw follower assembly (having a screw 3, follower 2 and rubber buffer 4) that is capable of holding up to twelve caps 7 or air pellets 8 and are activated by applying pressure to the front portion of a tubular magazine 1, via the user's thumb, to the screw follower assembly in to a forward position. The rear if the magazine 1 has a textured surface 9 which allow the user's fingers to maintain a form grip. The screw follower assembly stops at the end of a cut out channel 5, 6, thereby preventing it from coming out of the magazine 1. The capper arrangement may be made from one or more of materials selected from rubber, plastic or brass and allows easy access to associated nipple cones and prevents caps from undesirably turning when activated.
Patent GB-2385327-A (GB)
Title: Probe for mass spectrometry
Inventor: KOOPMAN JENS-OLIVER
IPC: C07K14/00
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A probe for the analysis of one or more analytes, particularly proteins or compounds capable of binding or otherwise interacting therewith, by laser desorption/ ionisation mass spectrometry, more particularly MALDI MS. It also relates to a protein microarray, a method of producing a protein microarray and a method of analysing a protein microarray. The probe comprises a support having an electroconductive target surface thereon characterized in that the target surface comprises a micro array having a plurality of discrete target areas presenting one or more analyte capture moieties. Each discrete target area has an area of less than 1000žm<2>, more preferably still less than 500žm<2>, and more preferably still less than 100žm<2>.
Patent GB-2379973-A (GB)
Title: A cooling system for active and passive operation
Inventor: THOGERSEN SVEND
IPC: F25B23/00
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a cooling system having two modes of operation, active and passive operation. The new cooling system differs from the prior art in that the pipe connection (4) is connected with the top of the evaporator (6), and that a liquid separator (9) is arranged between the pipe connections (8) and (10) which connect the bottom of the evaporator (6) with the compressor (1). This ensures that the cooling system may operate free of maintenance, as lubricating oil for lubricating the compressor (1), which is mixed with coolant, accumulates at the bottom of the evaporator (6), from which it may be sucked up and returned to the compressor (1), so that the compressor (1) does not run out of lubricating oil, or that the cooling system must be equipped with other means or deviceds for separating and recycling the lubricating oil to the compressor (1).
Patent GB-2396677-A (GB)
Title: Resiliently biassed fixing device
Inventor: MATTHIAS DAVID LARCOMBE
IPC: F16B13/08
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A fixing device (1) comprises at least two resiliently biassed leaves (2). The leaves (2) are resiliently biassed to expand radially outwardly to engage an inner surface (21) of a preformed frustoconical hole and have a threaded radially inner surface adapted to receive a bolt (15).
Patent GB-2391383-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer
Inventor: ABOU-SHAKRA FADI
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: An Inductively Coupled Plasma ("ICP") mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a mass filter and a reaction/collision cell. Analyte ions and background ions having the same nominal mass to charge ratio are transmitted by the mass filter. The analyte ions selectively react with gas in the reaction/collision cell to form product ions having different mass to charge ratios. By measuring the intensity of the product ions the intensity of the analyte ions can be determined. According to less preferred embodiments background ions may be neutralised or reacted in the reaction/collision cell.
Patent GB-2403032-A (GB)
Title: a compiler for object-oriented hardware circuit design descriptions
Inventor: BOCA PAUL PHILIP
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A method of compiling object-oriented code in a high-level synthesis system, which involves adding parameters of class or objects to the object-oriented code. The compiler may include a virtual function, in which case, the added parameter may represent a corresponding class. An added parameter may represent the memory location of a corresponding object and a database may be used to store the added parameters. The compiler may be used to compile a hardware circuit design description 31 written in object-oriented code to produce a low-level language representation, e.g. register-transfer level (RTL) code 35, by lexically analysing and parsing 41, checking whether the program is synthesisable 42, removing the object-oriented features 43, and applying hardware optimisation and compilation 44, 45 respectively. The method is said to provide an improvement to the removal of object-oriented features such that object-oriented constructs are not lost. The method is said to provide circuits with a reduction in size by utilizing object-oriented constructs.
Patent GB-2401945-A (GB)
Title: Atomic force microscope (AFM) cantilever calibration
Inventor: CUMPSON PETER
IPC: G01N3/06
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: A micro-machined capacitive atomic force microscope (AFM) cantilever calibration device has a platform for landing the AFM cantilever tip and one or more supporting legs to provide sprung resistance to the platform. A capacitive sensor measures the combined spring constant of the one or more supporting legs with respect to displacement perpendicular to the platform surface. A method of determining the spring constant of a structure (such as the landing platform of the calibration device) is also disclosed, along with an AFM cantilever having a capacitive sensor to determine the spring constant of the cantilever.
Patent GB-2393833-A (GB)
Title: Pet-flaps and apparatus for use therewith
Inventor: HUFFADINE ROGER
IPC: E06B7/32
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: An apparatus for use in combination with a pet-flap 100 such as a cat-flap, comprising a frame which defines an opening through which the pet may pass, a flap moveably fixed to the frame and which is adapted to be moved by the pet on passing through the frame between a closed position in which it covers the opening defined by the frame and an open position in which the opening is uncovered, the apparatus comprising a direction determining means, which is adapted to produce an output signal indicative of the direction the pet is passing through the opening and a communication means which is adapted to transmit a signal dependent upon the output signal from the determining means to a remote display 201 to indicate to a viewer of the display the movement of the pet though the opening. The apparatus may also record the time at which the pet passes, and the identity of the pet as determined by a radio frequency identification device or similar. The display may be a remote communication device such as a mobile phone, and the signal may be of the form of a Short Message Service (SMS) message.
Patent GB-2405586-A (GB)
Title: Headlice treatment composition
Inventor: DOLISZNYJ HELEN
IPC: A61P33/14
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: An aqueous composition, preferably in the form of a gel, for the treatment of headlice and their eggs and which includes as its active ingredients an infusion of: dried peppermint leaves, a tea, garlic and at least one essential oil, preferably a 50/50 mixture of tea tree oil with one of citronella oil and eucalyptus oil, and dilute acetic acid. A preferred tea is Oswego Tea (bergamot) commonly known as Earl Grey Tea. Additional ingredients such as surfactants and thickening agents, e.g. carboxymethylcellulose, a polyglycol or guar gum, may also be present. A method of manufacturing the composition is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2399154-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damper
Inventor: BURTON ANDREW DAVID
IPC: F16L3/24
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: The damper includes a mounting 31 that is located on a U-shaped channel 15 having opposed re-entrant lips 19. The lips of the channel fit between internal 6A and external 6B portions of a resilient body. A fastening means 14 enables the resilient body to vibrationally isolate the U-shaped channel. The fastening means, such as a nut, may be attached to a threaded stud 3 that is moulded into or mounted through the resilient body. The resilient body may be an elastomeric polymeric material such as a natural or synthetic rubber composition. The mounting has an inner core made of a hard material and the internal portion 6A is wider than the mouth of the channel to prevent the mounting from pulling out of the channel under extreme loading. The mounting may be used to mount electronic signalling equipment to the walls of railway trackside cabins via bracket 13.
Patent GB-2396672-A (GB)
Title: A method for operating a brake which has an electromagnetic release function
Inventor: MARTIN TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: F16D65/18
Filed: 2000-03-17
Abstract: A parking brake is held in a release position by an electromagnet having at least one coil, against the force of mechanical actuation means. During an operating state in which there is no clearance between the coil 1 and the brake body (ie. Brake off), the coil is continuously supplied with voltage and the characteristic of the coil current evaluated by an electronic controller 4, to thereby signal movement of the body away from the coil. The electronic controller 4 further determines average values of the coil current over predetermined time periods. Also during another operating state in which there is a clearance between the coil 1 and the brake body (ie. Brake on) the coil is supplied with voltage pulses (so as to energise the coil sufficiently to overcome the mechanical actuating force) and the characteristic of the coil current (ie the inductance or the gradient of the coil current over time) is evaluated in an electronic controller 4, so as to signal movement of the body towards the coil.
Patent GB-2413839-A (GB)
Title: Method for locating objects
Inventor: DAVIS BRIAN
IPC: A63B43/06
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: An ultraviolet light source such as an ultraviolet torch 15 or flashlight is used to locate lost or concealed objects such as a golf ball 11 located in rough ground or undergrowth 20. The method is preferably carried out in darkness or subdued light and can also be used for locating other objects if they have a white or other UV responsive surface.
Patent GB-2413759-A (GB)
Title: Modular furniture with hook, slot and spring clip engagement members
Inventor: HSING YEN-TSUNG
IPC: A47C19/00
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: A modular article of furniture, such as a bed frame assembly (2), includes a modular frame unit (31,4) having at least one inner peripheral edge which confines a mounting slot (49,311,411) and which has a saddle portion (492) at a lower edge segment, and a modular support unit (30,5,71) having an anchoring end disposed to pass through the mounting slot (49,311,411). The anchoring end has a cavity (51,321,73) that extends to terminate at a riding wall (551) which rests on the saddle portion (492), thereby leaving a space (40). A plug (6) includes a head portion (62) to be inserted into the space (40), and two spaced arm portions (65) to be urged to abut against lateral edge segments (493) of the inner peripheral edge so as to prevent the support unit (30,5,71) from moving out of a secured position.
Patent GB-2416667-A (GB)
Title: Rubber attachments for diving suits
Inventor: KING DOUGLAS
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: A cuff, collar seal for a dry/waterproof diving suit consisting of a base layer of dipped natural rubber and an outer layer of dipped synthetic rubber. Preferably the synthetic rubber is polychloroprene and provides protection to the natural rubber layer against ultra violet, ozone and oils thereby extending the life of the seal. The seal takes the form of a tubular cuff or collar with a narrower opening to fit sealing around the body eg. neck, arm, leg and a wider opening at the opposite end that is fitted to the edge of the suit's body, sleeve or leg opening. The seal may be used on other garments such as survival suits, oil rig abandonment suits, chemical resistance suits and helicopter transport suits.
Patent GB-2417212-A (GB)
Title: A projectile comprising flights and a spring supported front portion
Inventor: FALCON MICHAEL
IPC: A63B67/18
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: The projectile comprises a weighted portion 19, which in use the user strikes to project the projectile and flight means 10 to 13, which may have perforations 15, for stabilising the trajectory of the device when in flight. The projectile is characterised by having a spring 21 located between the portion 19 and the flight means, which allows the whole of the portion to be displaceable with respect to the flight means. The portion may also be guided in its displacement by a plunger 20 and it may have formations, such as ribs 23 or grooves (40, Fig.3). The spring may be one or a plurality (51, Fig.4) of resilient helical wires, a resilient ball (53, Fig.5) or a concertina or bellows member (65, Fig.7). The device may also be equipped with lights or noise generators which are actuated upon impact or during flight, and/or a counter for counting the number of strikes.
Patent GB-2405284-A (GB)
Title: Optical image scanner with adjustable image plane
Inventor: HARRIS RODNEY C
IPC: H04N1/10
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: An optical image scanner comprises a cam-shaped spacer 120, preferably a longitudinal bar, disposed between a platen 102 and an optical head 104, which when rotated, changes the distance between the head 104 and platen 102. The optical head 104 is preferably spring loaded relative to the platen 102 and spacer 120. Preferably the spacer 120 comprises a first bar member disposed at a first end of the optical head and a second bar member disposed at a second end of the head, each member having a non-uniform cross-sectional profile. Preferably the arrangement further comprises a linkage arm, positioned below a hole in the platen, attached to the cam shaped spacer for rotating it. The arrangement also describes a method of adjusting an object plane above a platen, including the use of a motor to effect rotation of the cam.
Patent GB-2400800-A (GB)
Title: Modular fire detection and extinguishing system
Inventor: SMITH BRADLEY
IPC: A62C37/40
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: A modular fire detection and extinguishing system (10) is disclosed that is inexpensive, compact, and modular to allow easy aftermarket installation in a variety of vehicles. The system (10) may include a detector (12), a trigger (14) coupled to the detector (12) and a gas generant fire extinguisher (16), a modular distribution line (18) in fluid communication with the extinguisher (16) and a nozzle (20). The system (10) allows exhaust gas from the gas generant fire extinguisher (16) to carry dry powdered fire suppressant (40) from the fire extinguisher (16) and through the nozzle (20) to disperse the fire suppressant (40) substantially uniformly throughout a fire hazard zone. The extinguisher (16) is installed such that exhaust gas must aerate substantially all the fire suppressant (40) before exiting the extinguisher (16).
Patent GB-2401155-A (GB)
Title: Submerged wave energy transformer
Inventor: SOUTHCOMBE ALEXANDER GEORGE
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for capturing the fluid pressure of a fluid. The apparatus is submerged just below the surface of the fluid and comprises a first reservoir (1) in communication with a second reservoir (3) via a series of power generating devices (6). The first reservoir has a two-dimensional array of inlet valves (2) to admit fluid when the fluid pressure above the apparatus exceeds that in the first reservoir. The second reservoir has a two-dimensional array of outlet valves (4) to release fluid when the fluid pressure above the apparatus is below that in the second reservoir. The power generating devices generate power in response to the flow of fluid from the first reservoir to the second reservoir caused by the difference in fluid pressure between the two reservoirs.
Patent GB-2419643-A (GB)
Title: Cooling of a reciprocating pump piston rod
Inventor: KUGELEV VLADIMIR
IPC: F04B53/08
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A reciprocating pump assembly includes piston rod 33 that is movable and reciprocates in order to pump a fluid. The piston rod has a piston portion 35 at an end that strokes within a piston chamber. The pump assembly also includes a piston rod sleeve 59 that houses the piston rod. The piston rod sleeve does not reciprocate with the piston rod. Thus, the piston rod sleeve remains stationary. The piston rod sleeve defines and annulus 63 between the piston rod and the piston rod sleeve. The pump assembly has a fluid line 65 that leads into the annulus. The fluid line delivers coolant to the annulus. The pump assembly also includes a flow passage 69, 40, 51, 50, 71. The flow passage has an inlet 69 in fluid communication with the annulus for receiving the coolant. The passage also has an outlet 71 in fluid communication with the piston chamber for delivering the coolant.
Patent GB-2411140-A (GB)
Title: Levelling Machine and Method
Inventor: BROWN TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: B21D1/02
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A levelling machine for working the coiling tendencies out of sheet metal and the like, comprising an upper set of work rolls R2-R16 with sets of backup rollers rotationally mounted within upper backup carriers pivotable about a first axis P2 and a lower set of work rolls R1-R17 with sets of backup rollers each in a lower backup carrier pivotable about a second axis P1, where the first and second axes are substantially parallel and fixed relative to each other in use. A method for controlling such a levelling machine and an apparatus and method for removing casettes from the main frame of a levelling machine.
Patent GB-2412471-A (GB)
Title: Activation of a passive restraint system
Inventor: STOPCZYNSKI LAWRENCE GERARD
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: A passive restraint system for a vehicle 100 which activates only upon a predetermined level of braking by a user and probability of collision with an object greater than a predetermined threshold is disclosed. The system includes an object sensor 110 for sensing objects 120 with which the vehicle may collide and generating target information for the object 120. A brake sensor 130 senses braking of the vehicle by a user. A controller 170 is used to determine a probability of collision between the vehicle 100 and the detected and activates the passive restraint system 140 only if the probability of collision is greater than the predetermined collision threshold and the level of braking is greater than a predetermined braking threshold.
Patent GB-2425920-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable peripheral device for use with wireless apparatus
Inventor: WANG JONG-DING
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: A reconfigurable peripheral device for use with a wireless apparatus such as a mobile phone is employed for receiving a signal from the wireless apparatus and transmitting a signal to the wireless apparatus. The reconfigurable peripheral device includes a first member 100, a second member 200 and a third member 300. The first member includes a badge 101. The second member is detachably coupled to the first member, and includes a wireless signal processing circuit for receiving the signal from the wireless apparatus and transmitting the signal to the wireless apparatus. The third member is coupled to the second member, and includes an output device for outputting the signal received by the second member to the user. The third member includes an earphone and microphone. The second member may include a keypad and display for controlling the mobile phone and displaying caller numbers.
Patent GB-2428319-A (GB)
Title: Web based document management
Inventor: NORTON JAMES RICHARD
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: A web based case management solution for the legal industry which allows electronic information sharing between primary and one or more nominated users. The invention comprises a number of features which allow efficient and effective access to critical case management information and further specific documents generated by one or more of the primary and/or nominated users. There is further provided, between primary and nominated users, a means of creating an electronic shared bundle of documents relevant to the case file. A case law authority search tool is also provided which allows the primary users to add, delete or modify information in an electronic, shared authorities bundle.
Patent GB-2432878-A (GB)
Title: Latch release for battery
Inventor: TIEN CHENG-JY
IPC: H01M50/271
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: A battery 3 for an electric mobility scooter is secured to a scooter chassis 1 by pivoted latch bolts 4 on the battery engaging strikers 5 on the chassis under the bias of springs 8 acting between each bolt and the chassis. A handle 7 is connected via connection rods 6 to the bolts 4 and can be pulled upwards to release the bolts and allow battery removal. A pin and slot arrangement can guide the movement of the rods 6.