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Patent GB-2361452-A (GB)
Title: Pipe cutters
Inventor: KENWORTHY DAVID MICHAEL ANTHON
IPC: B23D21/02
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: A pipe cutting tool comprises a cutter holder 4 mounted in a cutter body 2 with freedom to be moved between an inoperative and an operative position and a cutter member 12 on the cutter holder so located as to lie in a plane rearward of the centre of the cutter body in the intended direction of movement of the cutter body, said cutter member having at its lower end a first slicing edge 1b in a plane parallel to the axis of the cutter member, behind which in the intended direction of movement is a substantially vertical wall 17 and a plough blade 18 extending from the substantially vertical wall, the front edge of the plough blade being aligned with the outermost or lower tip of the slicing edge, and the face of which is rearwardly inclined with respect to the intended cutting direction.
Patent GB-2357560-A (GB)
Title: Repair of lined pipes
Inventor: BROWN STEPHEN REGINALD
IPC: F16L55/18
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: A method of selectively repairing the lining of a lined pipeline utilising a conveyance adapted to be receivable within and to travel through the pipeline. The conveyance consists of a plurality of vehicles comprising an inspection means, an excising means, a debris removal means and an application means. The method comprises: an identification step whereby the conveyance travels along the pipeline inspecting and locating damaged portions of the lining; an excising step whereby damaged portions of the lining identified from the inspection step are removed by the conveyance; a debris removal step whereby the conveyance travels along the pipeline to remove debris and/or water left in the pipeline by the excising step; and an application step whereby the conveyance travels along the pipeline and applies a fresh lining composition to replace the excised portions of lining removed by the excising step. The invention also relates in a conveyance for effecting the selective repair of the lining of a lined pipeline according to the method described above.
Patent GB-2361745-A (GB)
Title: Snap fasteners with supports
Inventor: MATSUSHIMA HIDEYUKI
IPC: A44B17/00
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: The invention provides one or more snap fastener elements 1 mounted on supports 5. The supports may be tapes 6 or strings (7, Fig 9), and they have a gap 9 between them. The snap fastener elements are mounted between the opposing edges of the supports. Because of the gap 9, it is not necessary to bore a hole behind the fastener elements.
Patent GB-2365935-A (GB)
Title: Copper-based sliding material/bearing & manufacture thereof
Inventor: SAKAI KENJI
IPC: F16C33/12
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: A copper-based sliding material (such as bearing alloy 4 of bearing 1) produced by sintering comprises at least two phases of Cu and/or Cu-alloys with phases which have hardness levels different from each other. Where H1 is the Vickers hardness of soft phase 7 and H2 is the Vickers hardness of hard phase 6, the relationship (H1/H2)   /   1.2 is observed. Hard particles (8, Fig 4), being at least one kind of metal boride/silicide/oxide/nitride/carbide or inter metallic compound, have an average particle size of 0.1-10 m and are dispersed in at least one phase (with the exception of the soft phase 7) in the amount of 0.1-10 vol.% of the whole material. The Cu-alloy phase consists of no more than 15% Sn, no more than 40% of at least one kind of Ni/O/Zn/Al/Co/Mn/Ag/Fe and the balance of Cu. The method of manufacture involves mixing phases 7 and 6 (which become concaved and convexed respectively), sintering and heating at a temperature of 200-500{C for between 1-20 hours.
Patent GB-2367139-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for determining the threshold of heavy fraction deposit contained in a liquid hydrocarbon fluid
Inventor: ZHOU HONGGANG
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2000-11-08
Abstract: The invention concerns a method whereby a fluid sample is brought (1) at constant pressure Pe and temperature maintaining the heavy fractions, in particular asphaltenes, in dissolved state and/or in stable colloidal state, at the intake (4) of a capillary passage with high pressure drop. The said sample is forced to flow through the capillary conduit, at an increasing flow rate. The method consists in measuring (11) the fluid pressure Ps and the fluid flow rate D (12) at the outlet (5) of the capillary conduit and in representing the variation curve of the quantity <F>  W  P = Pe - Ps</F> or the quantity D as a function of the other quantity or as a function of time. The deposit pressure, characteristic of the threshold of deposit of heavy fractions, is defined as the value of pressure Ps which corresponds to a change of the slope in the variation curve of the quantity   W  P or the quantity D.
Patent GB-2379405-A (GB)
Title: Detachable extension apparatus for a frame for mounting a drill on a pipe
Inventor: TURNER GORDON HENRY
IPC: B23B47/28
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A detachable extension apparatus is provided for a frame 102 for mounting a drill on a pipe 100, 103, the frame having a recess for receiving pipes of different size, and where a pipe on which the drill is to be mounted partially sits within the recess when the frame is attached to the pipe. The extension apparatus is attachable to the frame to increase the size of the recess, for attaching the frame to larger size pipes. Preferably the frame includes a V-shaped member which abuts the pipe, and the extension apparatus comprises extension plates 120 attached to the frame via countersunk screws. A range of extension plates may be provided to give different extension lengths. An apparatus for mounting a drill on a pipe may also be provided which extends around only a part of the pipe circumference, and is removably fixed to the pipe by fixing means which penetrate the surface of the pipe, eg using clip bolts or self-tapping screws.
Patent GB-2379392-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressing sheet materials
Inventor: KIRKWOOD ANDREW JAMES
IPC: A61F15/00
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: A wound dressing <B>1</B> comprises an apertured sheet (<B>7</B>) having a water-soluble hydrogel <B>5</B> applied thereto in an occlusive fashion. Preferably, the apertured sheet (<B>7</B>) comprises a perforated thermoplastic film or a water-insoluble hydrogel material and the whole area of the apertures (<B>8</B>) in said sheet (<B>7</B>) are blocked by the soluble hydrogel <B>5</B>. More preferably, the wound dressing <B>1</B> is layered, comprises a liquid-impermeable backing sheet <B>2</B> and said wound dressing <B>1</B> is sterile and packaged in a micro-organism impermeable container.
Patent GB-2374558-A (GB)
Title: Filter element with far infrared energy
Inventor: CHEN TUNG-SEN
IPC: B01D53/00
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: A filter element (1) of an air filter with far infrared energy comprises a substrate (112) embedded with substances (112) of more than 80% far infrared emission, in a ratio of 1 - 50%, forming a body (11) which can be adapted to be used on all internal combustion engines as an air filter. The emission substances may be made by mixing aluminium, zirconium, antimony, titanium, cobalt and iron oxides and silicum carbide formed by sintering and grinding, preferably to a grain size of 0.01 - 30žm, in equal proportions or in a ratio of 3:3:3:1:1:2:2 respectively. The substrate may be made from paper pulp, a single or composite polymer material, polyethyle, polypropylene, polyurethane or nylon. The resonance effect created by the emission substances act to make the molecular clusters of water in the air tiny, thus increasing the freedom of the oxygen-containing particles and enlarging the contact surface of the oil gas with the air, so that it is easier to reach the optimal mixture ratio and the combustion in the engine can be complete which increases the vacuum degree of the vacuum pump stabilising the braking efficiency.
Patent GB-2378930-A (GB)
Title: Four-wheel drive vehicle power transfer unit
Inventor: PALAZZOLO JOSEPH
IPC: F16H57/02
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: A motor vehicle power transfer unit (100) for distributing torque between a front wheel drive line and a rear wheel drive line. The power transfer unit includes an input portion (112), an output portion (144), a parallel gear set (104), a non-parallel gear set (106) and a front wheel differential (108) all enclosed within a common housing (102) as an integrally packaged assembly. The input portion (112) is adapted to connect to an output portion of the transmission assembly and output portion (144) is adapted to connect to an input portion of the rear wheel drive line. The parallel gear set (104), coupled to the input portion (112) transfers power to the non-parallel gear set (106) and to the output portion (144). The front wheel differential (108) is also coupled to said input portion (112) and includes left and right differential outputs for connecting to the front wheel drive line.
Patent GB-2389499-A (GB)
Title: Electronic data capture and verification for electronic forms
Inventor: HARDING DARREN
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: Apparatus for automatically building an electronic form for presentation to a user during a data capture process segregates the data capture intent behind the form from the presentation and execution of the form to a data capture user. In this way, the data capture process, including generation of the form and display of user input prompts, can be carried out on any computing platform independent of the system used to generate a data capture definition file that specifies the intent of the data capture requirements. The specification of data elements required during data capture, each having a type specification and a logical relationship relative to other data elements in a hierarchical structure are defined in a data capture definition file in a predetermined format. A data capture process executes the data capture definition file and automatically generates a plurality of visual displays for presentation to a user, each input screen comprising a plurality of user input areas corresponding to the data elements and physically positioned on the screen in a manner corresponding to the defined logical hierarchical structure.
Patent GB-2380209-A (GB)
Title: Translucent fencing panel
Inventor: BUTCHER IAN
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2002-07-13
Abstract: A translucent panel made from plastics or glass is used in fencing, to enable light to pass through the fence while privacy is maintained. A frame comprising frame members having grooves to receive the panel is provided. The frame is secured to vertical ground engaging posts using retaining brackets. The fencing panel may also comprise lighting, seating, water features or plant-holders. The panel may be decorated by painting or etching, or by using a number of wooden battens.
Patent GB-2381198-A (GB)
Title: Echogenic embryo transfer catheter
Inventor: FIELD STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: A61B17/435
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: An embryo transfer catheter has a main lumen 13, which opens close to the patient end 11 through a side opening 12. The catheter is extruded with a second, smaller lumen 14, 14', 14'', which is closed at both ends. The second lumen is filled with air so that it reflects ultrasound energy and enhances the visibility of the catheter under ultrasound observation.
Patent GB-2393062-A (GB)
Title: Image transmission system and method for determining regions of interest in an image transmission
Inventor: HOBSON PAOLA MARCELLA
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: A method (400) for identifying a feature in an image includes the steps of defining (410) a plurality of saliency values of an image or set of images over multiple parameters and calculating (414) an entropy value for each of the saliency values over substantially each of the multiple parameters. One or more peak entropy values are determined (430, 432) for the image or set of images based on the calculated entropy values. A feature of the image or set of images is identified (454), based on the weighted peak entropy value. An image transmission device, image transmission unit and image transmission system are also described. This provides a method and apparatus for extending scale definition to multiple parameters, thereby generalising the structures that can be identified, for example, to identify anisotropic regions.
Patent GB-2379166-A (GB)
Title: Animal feed
Inventor: KIES ARIE KARST
IPC: A61P31/00
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: Animal feeds comprising a compound that disrupts the peptidoglycan layer of bacteria and a compound that disrupts the phospholipid layer of bacteria are disclosed. The feed is particuarly active against Gram negative bacteria which possess both a lipopolysaccharide/lipid outer layer, and an inner peptidoglycan layer. The compounds can act synergistically against bacteria, and therefore improve the growth or the feed conversion ratio of animals. The feed may be fed to monogastric and/or non-ruminant animals such as poultry, pigs, piglets, (veal) calves or fish. The phospholipid disrupting compound can be a phospholipase, polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA, such as arachidonic acid) or a chelating agent (such as EDTA). The peptidoglycan disrupting layer can be an enzyme, such as an endoglycosidase or a peptidase, that can either hydrolyse peptidoglycan or cleave peptide crosslinks. The enzyme is preferably lysozyme.
Patent GB-2382915-A (GB)
Title: Display unit
Inventor: SOERLI OLE
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A container for storage 1 wherein an (OLED) organic light emitting device 11a, 11b, 11c is provided on a surface thereof or as part of a wall thereof such that light emitted from the organic light emitting device is visible from the exterior of the container. The container 1 may be a compact disc (CD) case, organic light emitting devices 11a, 11b, 11c are attached to the surface of the container and are independently operable to form a pattern such as words, logos or pictures.
Patent GB-2396080-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in standby time for dual mode mobile communication devices
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: A dual mode mobile communication device includes means for repeatedly monitoring and determining signal quality of signals received from a first network for as long as the signal quality remains above a predetermined first threshold. It also includes a means for monitoring and determining signal quality of signals received on a second network at selected intervals if the determined signal quality on the first network falls below the first threshold. Communication is switched to the second network in dependence on the relative qualities of the two signals. Means are also provided for monitoring and determining quality of signals received on the second network more frequently if the signal quality on the first network falls beneath a second lower threshold. Communication can be switched to the second network in dependence on the relative qualities of the two signals again.
Patent GB-2400137-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid ignition system
Inventor: HEMMING ANTHONY BRIAN JAMES
IPC: F02P13/00
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: A Hybrid Ignition system comprises an insulated high tension voltage distribution bus, insulated electrodes descending from the bus into each cylinder, the cylinders being connected to the bus circuit. The bus may supply voltage to each cylinder, the electrodes preferably enter the cylinders via its head, and the bus and electrode are preferably integrated at the point of a recess in the bus and are coated using the same piece of insulating material. The bus and electrode are preferably continuously charged by an external high voltage source, the electrode preferably discharging to a piston within the cylinder whenever the piston "comes into range" of the electrode. It may also be possible to mount the bus directly onto a system's existing spark plug arrangement.
Patent GB-2387013-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display driving method
Inventor: KIM CHANG GON
IPC: G09G3/20
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A method used in driving a liquid crystal display is disclosed. It is determined if the period of an input signal is within a range of periods. A signal is outputted depending on whether or not the input signal period is within the range. Also disclosed is a system for determining the presence or absence of a signal and also a system for determining if an input signal, such as a vertical synchronisation signal or a data enable signal, has an error. An advantage is that damage to a display can be avoided.
Patent GB-2394930-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle carrier for carrying a bicycle in a vertical orientation on a vehicle
Inventor: MUNOZ DONALD L
IPC: B60R9/06
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A bicycle carrier 10 is to be secured to an article carrier portion 12 of an existing vehicle article carrier 14 so as to carry the bicycle supported thereon in a vertical orientation over a liftgate 20 of a vehicle, and normal to an outer surface of the liftgate. The bicycle carrier includes a pivoted wheel supporting member 28 engaging one wheel of a bicycle when the bicycle is placed in a vertical orientation. A frame supporting assembly 26 engages a portion of the frame to hold the bicycle to the bicycle carrier. The bicycle carrier permits a single individual to load and unload a bicycle from the bicycle carrier without being required to lift the bicycle up onto the roof of a vehicle. Since the bicycle is supported at an angle generally normal to the liftgate, visibility through the rear window of the liftgate is also improved when a bicycle is being supported on the bicycle carrier.
Patent GB-2391215-A (GB)
Title: Package for absorbent articles
Inventor: MCMANUS JAMES
IPC: B65D85/07
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: A package including absorbent articles and recloseable packaging. The packaging includes a flexible pocket having a hollow interior for said absorbent articles and an opening extending into the hollow interior for permitting an article to be withdrawn from the hollow interior. The packaging also includes a flap having a proximal end attached to the pocket and a distal end opposite the proximal end. The flap may be moved between an open position to permit an article to be withdrawn through the opening and a closed position to retain the articles in the pocket. The flap has a proximal width at the proximal end and a distal width at the distal end shorter than the proximal width.
Patent GB-2409107-A (GB)
Title: Dimmer/toggle switch
Inventor: MICHAEL MATTHEW PAUL
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: A push button switch which toggles switch connectivity every time it is pushed. (i.e.: you push the button and it switches on and push it again and it switches off.). When off an LED indicates that the switch is off. If the button is held for a prolonged period of time when switching on; the switch goes into dimmer mode. In this mode the switch cycles changing the output level until the button is released at the desired output level. See figure 1. This switch has a power supply which switches off if the bulb blows or if the output switch line carries more than the maximum intended switch current. For added safety, after the bulb is changed or the load reduced or after power up; the user has to push the switch a certain number of times before the switch is reactivated or activated.
Patent GB-2409181-A (GB)
Title: Spray nozzle selection indicator
Inventor: CHEN CHIN-YUAN
IPC: B05B15/00
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: A sprinkler has a spray head which comprises an indicator 11 and a spray pattern dial 20. The spray pattern dial is provided with a plurality of jet nozzles (21, fig 1) capable of spraying a liquid in various patterns, and a pattern scale 22 contiguous to the indicator. The pattern scale is formed of a plurality of symbols 30 representing spray patterns of the jet nozzles and corresponding in location to the jet nozzles.
Patent GB-2397380-A (GB)
Title: water level indicator
Inventor: BUTLER STEPHEN
IPC: G01F23/24
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: The indicator 10 includes a body 16 and at least two exposed electrical contacts 12 and 14, connected to a power supply 18 and an alarm transmitter 20. A remote receiver 32 is activated by a radio signal from the transmitter when a required water level is reached. The body may be attached to a bath or sink at the desired water level via suction means 24. The receiver may activate an audible 34 and/or visual 36 alarm. The indicator is switched on via a switch 26 and may be tested for operation by depressing a test button 22.
Patent GB-2401797-A (GB)
Title: Golf club with striking surface having diagonally reinforced back
Inventor: SANCHEZ RICHARD R
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: A hollow golf club head composed of a forged metal material has a striking surface that is supported by diagonal stiffening regions 42,44,46,48 that extend from a central region 52 of the face 26 toward the heel-sole quadrant 54, heel-crown quadrant 58, toe-crown quadrant 62, and toe-sole quadrants 66 of the face. The diagonal stiffening regions are smoothly contoured to blend into the back surface of the face so as to avoid any stress concentrations. By extending the stiffening regions diagonally from the center of the club face to the four quadrants, a more uniform stress distribution can be obtained and therefore more uniform performance. Additionally, since the diagonal stiffening regions are greater in length than vertical or horizontal stiffening region could be made, the center of the face can deflect a greater amount without exceeding the yield strength of the material and, therefore, there is a more efficient transfer of energy from the club head to the ball.
Patent GB-2401102-A (GB)
Title: Machine for vending floral arrangements
Inventor: HAVDEN LISA RENEE
IPC: G07F11/54
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A machine for vending floral arrangements comprises a stack of circular carousels, each for supporting a plurality of floral arrangements. The machine has a generally circular exterior 12 formed by the exteriors of a plurality of stacked modules 14. Each module houses a carousel in the form of a rotary shelf 16, the housing may also comprise a dome 18 and a base 20. In order to maintain the flowers therein, the housing 12 may be substantially air tight and includes a refrigeration coil 22. Viewing windows and display lighting may be used to reduce ingress of external light.
Patent GB-2413420-A (GB)
Title: Interactive document reading
Inventor: MACKENZIE ANDREW
IPC: G06F17/21
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A system for assisting a user in extracting information from a document 2 has a pen arranged to make pen strokes on a representation of the document 2, a recording system arranged to record the position of the pen strokes and a processor arranged to interpret the pen strokes as identifying selected parts of the content on the document 2 and to produce a reference document relating to the document set, the content of the reference document being dependent on the selected content. Selected text may be converted to a different font, may be used to produce a document summary, or may select definitions or translations of terms.
Patent GB-2415615-A (GB)
Title: Brushing device for wearing on the feet
Inventor: GABRIEL ALBERT DENROY
IPC: A46B17/02
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A brushing or sweeping device comprises a lower unit 10 and an upper unit 20 resiliently mounted on the lower unit 10. The lower unit 10 comprises a casing, preferably having a pair of rotary brushes 14. The upper unit 20 is provided with an arrangement for attaching the device to a foot of the user. In use, a pair of the above-described devices are worn by the user on his or her feet and the floor may then be swept or brushed in the course of a normal walking action. The upper unit 20 is displaced downwardly against a biassing force separating the upper unit 20 and lower unit 10 by the user, so that a portion, which may be a circumferential skirt portion 22, engages the floor to brake the device. The biassing force is preferably provided by two resilient mounts 24, and the extent of the force may be limited by a pin 26 and slotted bracket 15, 25 assembly. The lower unit 10 may include trays 16 for collecting debris.