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Patent GB-2374549-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball
Inventor: NESBITT R DENNIS
IPC: A63B37/04
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a solid, non-wound, golf ball (8) comprising two or more core components, and a cover component. The core components (10) comprise i) an inner, high density spherical center component (20) comprising a blend of powdered metal and a first matrix material selected from the group consisting of thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof; and an outer core layer (22) disposed about the spherical center component (20), formed from a second matrix material selected from the group consisting of a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof. The golf ball (8) may further comprise a second or additional outer core layer(s) that surround the first outer core layer. Preferably, the inner high density center component (20) is produced without the use of a crosslinking agent or coagent, which is the reaction product of an unsatured carboxylic acid or acids and an oxide or carbonate of a metal such as zinc. The cover may be single (11) or multi-layered (12).
Patent GB-2393029-A (GB)
Title: Device to adapt any 2D display for stereoscopic viewing
Inventor: BICKERSTAFF IAN
IPC: G09F19/12
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: This device allows any 2D display to be converted for stereoscopic viewing with polarised glasses by the attachment of a Semi-Transparent/Semi-Reflective (STSR) surface mounted perpendicular to the display surface and such that it divides the display into two. The viewer looks through the STSR surface to see a combined image formed by the reflection of one part of the display overlaying the other part. When the light from the display is suitably polarised, the STSR surface also reverses the polarisation of the reflected image so that viewing the combined images with suitably polarised glasses can be used to view a stereoscopic image. The light from any 2D display can be suitably polarised by covering the display surface with a sheet of polarising material. Many liquid crystal display screens are already suitably polarised and in their case, no extra sheet is required thereby making the device very simple.
Patent GB-2390595-A (GB)
Title: Safety control system for a load handling machine
Inventor: BROOKS RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: B66F9/22
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: A load handling apparatus <B>14</B> of a machine <B>10</B> of the type having a lifting arm which is moved about a horizontal axis <B>B</B> by a first actuator <B>24</B>, has a sensor that acts to sense tilting moment and acts to progressively reduce the speed of the load as it approaches a threshold value. The machine <B>10</B> has a pivot about which a tilting moment is produced by the load <B>L</B>, the control system receives an input from the sensor <B>30</B>, to ensure that a predetermined threshold value for the tilting moment is not exceeded. If the tilting moment approaches the threshold value the speed of movement of the load handling apparatus is progressively reduced and then stopped. If the support structure <B>S</B> of the machine provides the tipping axis the sensor measures the loading of the ground engaging structure support, if a tipping axis <B>C</B> is at one pair of wheels <B>16</B> on an axle then the sensor measures the load on the other axle <B>17</B>. The controller can operate according to an algorithm to ignore transient changes of load. The arm can be made of a plurality of sections telescopically moved by a second actuator <B>25</B>, there can be a third actuator controlling the load handling implement which can be forks <B>26</B>.
Patent GB-2380365-A (GB)
Title: Wireless mobile device network
Inventor: ASAKAWA STUART D
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: A network invitation signal is broadcast to mobile devices which are within range and therefore potential members of a wireless network 25, 26. Upon a mobile device responding affirmatively to join the wireless network, identification information is obtained from the mobile device. This information may be entered by the user of the mobile device or ti may be provided automatically by the mobile device. The mobile device is them included within the wireless network. Devices may be members of more than one network and may be PDAs, pagers, cellular phones, desktop computers, notebook computers or the like. A member device may leave the network by moving out of range, logging out or by turning the device off.
Patent GB-2374914-A (GB)
Title: Dust cover attaching structure for hydraulic damper
Inventor: KOYANO HIDEHIKO
IPC: F16F9/32
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: A dust cover attaching structure for a hydraulic damper (10), wherein a spring sheet (15) having a non-toric external shape has a rib (34) rising on its outer edge, and an attaching portion (51) for a dust cover (50) has non-toric external shape fit to the inner periphery of the rib (34) of the spring sheet (15) and is received by the inner periphery of the rib (34).
Patent GB-2381147-A (GB)
Title: Image transmission system with interchangeable cameras
Inventor: NAKAMURA NATSUKI
IPC: H04N7/15
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: The picture transmission system is used in a monitoring system etc., and which transmits picture information obtained through video camera unit 100 and sound information from a microphone 103, speaker 104 or such via networks 300. The picture transmission system is composed of a video camera unit 100 selected to meet the intended purpose in combination with a common picture transmission unit 200, which compresses the output signal S110 from the video camera unit according to a prescribed coding format and transmits it to network 300 etc. according to a prescribed protocol at a prescribed transmission rate. The compression/coding means 220 and the transmission/coding means 240 provided within the picture transmission unit 200 each has a rewritable nonvolatile memory for storing programs 281 and 282 with procedures corresponding to the coding format and the communication protocol respectively, a digital signal processor which executes signal processing according to the program stored in the memory, and a field programmable logic array which executes logical operation according to set logic conditions. For this reason, prescribed functions can be set without altering hardware by changing the program and the logic conditions.
Patent GB-2396165-A (GB)
Title: Artificial brick panelling
Inventor: MANLEY PHILIP MELVYN
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: An artificial brick wall or other garden panelling comprises posts fixed into the ground, covers <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> for the posts and panels <B>4</B> fitted between the posts. The coversand the panels <B>4</B> are decorated according to a chosen design, for example to resemble a brick wall. The posts are fixed into the ground by metal spikes. The covers <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> fit over the posts. The covers <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> may have moulded into them the male side of an interlocking swivel joint and the panels <B>4</B> may have moulded into them the female side of an interlocking swivel joint. Wedge shaped base panels <B>3</B> may also be provided to accommodate uneven ground surfaces.
Patent GB-2396383-A (GB)
Title: Torsion Spring Assembly for a Canopy Door
Inventor: KIRTON PETER JOHN
IPC: E05F15/16
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A torsion spring assembly for a door (8) has a torsion spring (14) mounted about a spring shaft (18). A first end of the spring (14) is mounted fixedly to the door frame (4, 6, 7) whilst a second end is mounted to the spring shaft (18). A first cone and drum or cable set (20,21) is mounted at a first end of the spring shaft (18) and a second cone or drum and cable set (20,21) is mounted at a second end of the spring shaft (18). The diameters of the first and second cones or drums (20,21) are different to one another to compensate for lost motion in the assembly. The torsion spring (14) may be mounted to the door (8) by means of a head bracket(s) 12,13.
Patent GB-2386929-A (GB)
Title: Plain bearing comprising a PTFE film
Inventor: TANAKA TAKUYA
IPC: B05D7/24
Filed: 2003-01-20
Abstract: A plain bearing 1 comprises an Al-alloy or Cu-alloy backing layer 2, a synthetic resin coat 3 is positioned on to the backing layer 2, and a PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) film 4 which is arranged on to the resin coat 3. Resin 3 comprises 30-95% volume of thermosetting resin (e.g. polyamideimide, epoxy resin, phenol resin, polyimide) or polybenzoimidazole, 5-70% volume of a solid lubricant (e.g. graphite, MoS2, BN) and at least 5-50% volume PTFE. Also disclosed is a process for producing a plain bearing whereby (i) the surface of backing layer 2 is roughened, cleaned and activated, (ii) this surface is then coated with a synthetic resin 3, and (iii) coated surface 3 is cured at a temperature which is no lower than the melting point of PTFE so as to form a PTFE film 4 on the surface of coat layer 3.
Patent GB-2391352-A (GB)
Title: Portable flash memory backup device
Inventor: HU CHIA-CHE
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2003-03-12
Abstract: A portable data backup device. The device has a flash memory reader to read digital data from a flash memory card, an input unit for producing a control signal, a backup unit for storing digital data, and a control unit coupled to the input unit. The device can read digital data from the flash memory card and store it to the backup unit after receiving the control signal.
Patent GB-2400062-A (GB)
Title: Tool holder adaptor
Inventor: MUSTARD IAN WARREN
IPC: B23B29/20
Filed: 2003-03-29
Abstract: A tool holder adaptor has a shaft 10 that fits into a standard tool holder at a tool position 34 on a lathe turret 36 or other turning machine. An arm 12 extending transversely to the shaft 10 of the tool holder adaptor has means 14,18 for mounting two tool holders 21, whereby the tool capacity of the turning machine may be doubled. Preferably a channel 20 along the arm 12 engages flats 28 on the tool holders 21 to ensure their correct alignment. The shaft 10 may have a plurality of flats 38 to offer a choice of orientations of the arm 12 relative to the turret 36.
Patent GB-2388244-A (GB)
Title: Device for storing a plurality of CDs with swing-out compartment elements
Inventor: BENNETT JASON
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A device for storing a plurality of CDs with a housing 1 which is directed horizontally along its longitudinal axis and comprises at least at its two end sides 2, 3 stand elements 4 and, in order to accommodate a respective CD, a plurality of compartment elements 6 which are disposed side by side, directed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis and mounted at the housing 1 such that they can be swung out about a pivot axis (7, fig 2) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis from a storage position inside the housing 1 into a removal position outside the housing 2.
Patent GB-2388144-A (GB)
Title: Slot drain for roads, car parks, warehouses etc.
Inventor: LITTLE COLIN GEORGE
IPC: E03F5/04
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: The slot drain 100 comprises a throat portion 104 comprising two opposed side walls 110, at least one of which has a hole 128 therein, and a separator 112 that is arranged to separate the side walls through the side walls abutting against opposite sides of the separator. The separator has a lateral projection which passes though the hole and which is deformed so that it cannot pass back through the hole without further deformation with the respective wall therefore being retained against or adjacent to the separator. The sides of the separator preferably abut the internal faces of the walls for a major part of the height of the wall and the lateral projection is designed to bend around an axis perpendicular to the plane of the wall adjacent to the lateral projection. The separator is preferably a flat element with which the lateral projection is integral, and the separator may comprise a number of projections. The respective throat wall is provided with a single hole for each separator with one hole being located adjacent to an end of the drain so that when the lateral projection is bent it can project beyond the end of the drain to provide horizontal registration for a second, adjacent slot drain. One or more separators may be provided with projections that extend out through the holes in the throat walls to facilitate handling of the drains. The drain may be formed from two parts, each forming half the throat portion and half a channel portion 102, with the parts being joined at the base of the channel. Also claimed is a method of constructing a slot drain.
Patent GB-2389536-A (GB)
Title: Intense pulsed light devices
Inventor: GEORGE DAVID SIMON
IPC: A61D1/00
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: An intense pulsed light (IPL) device includes a housing (1) for supporting a light emitting source in light transmitting relationship with a light coupler (5). The light coupler has an input end (5a) for receiving light from the source to and an output end (5b) adapted to pass light towards a surface or a region to be treated. The light coupler and the source (2) are mounted in the housing to allow adjustable movement of one relative to the other thereby to allow adjustment of the output energy of the light passing from the coupler (5).
Patent GB-2385894-A (GB)
Title: Shift control apparatus
Inventor: TANAKA SATOSHI
IPC: F16H59/40
Filed: 2000-04-08
Abstract: The invention provides a shift control apparatus of a working vehicle in which an excellent shift operability can be obtained without reference to an incline of a travelling road, a loading amount and a road condition without necessity of learning a time for controlling an engine. Accordingly, a transmission controller (40) outputs a command of setting the hydraulic pressure (Pa) of the clutch before the shift operation corresponding to the speed stage before the shift operation to 0 value to the electromagnetic proportional control valve at a time of starting the shift operation when the shift operation to the low speed stage is performed in a state that the accelerator pedal (20) is stepped down. The transmission controller (40) also outputs a command of standing up the hydraulic pressure (Pa) of the clutch after the shift operation corresponding to the speed stage after the shift operation to the electromagnetic proportional control valve when an absolute value of the input shaft conversion relative speed (Nr) obtained by subtracting the input shaft conversion rotational speed in the speed stage after the shift operation of the transmission output shaft rotational speed from the transmission input shaft rotational speed (Ni) is smaller than a predetermined small speed threshold so as to shift.
Patent GB-2405558-A (GB)
Title: Method for enabling access and charging in a WLAN
Inventor: JONES EMMA
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: In response to a WLAN access request, a charging call is set up in a second communication system using second communication system subscription information. The charging call is made to a number that provides for a proportion of the cost of the call to be allocated to the WLAN operator. Thus the WLAN operator is able to receive revenue for providing access to the WLAN via the charging call, which is billed for via the second communication system biling system. Thus, it is not necessary for the WLAN operator to operate a separate billing system. A charging call is any type of call in which part of the revenue generated is allocated to an entity other than the communication provider, for example, a premium rate number call.
Patent GB-2397260-A (GB)
Title: Forming metal pipe and sheet
Inventor: HOLLENSEN MORRY
IPC: B21D35/00
Filed: 2003-10-13
Abstract: A method of forming a radius on an edge of a metal plate, the edge having a certain profile, the method comprising the steps of forming metal pipe to substantially conform to the profile of the edge of the metal plate, removing a section of the metal pipe in a longitudinal direction (cut along line A-A) so to expose an edge having a profile complementary to the profile of edge of the metal plate, and joining the metal pipe and the metal plate along the said edges. Also disclosed is subsequently removing another section of pipe (cut along line C-C), then joining a second section (Fig 8 or 9,5) of metal plate to the second edge of the metal pipe (see figure 10). The product is a hood suitable for use as a traction engine end cover.
Patent GB-2396910-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the deployment of fireman wearing breathing apparatus
Inventor: JUMPERTZ WERNER
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: A monitoring device (1) includes an image recording device (2) through which an image falling into the field of vision of the apparatus wearer can be recorded, an indicating device (4), a signal processing device (5) with which at least the image signals recorded by the image recording device (2) can be evaluated, an input medium (3), a storage medium (6) for a building topology, and means for determining the current position of the apparatus wearer by evaluating the image signals supplied by the image recording device (2) by pattern recognition. The advantage of the invention consists essentially in that the position is determined immediately by evaluating, by means of pattern recognition, an image signal supplied by an image recording device on the basis of a stored building topology and in that a direct reference to the building topology is therefore established. This allows much greater accuracy of the position determination than would be possible with conventional position sensors. For example, it can be established whether the wearer of the apparatus is standing in front of or behind a wall, or whether he has already passed through a certain door. Building topology is understood to include fixed points, for example supporting columns, door openings, window openings and staircases which are not changed by a fire and are therefore suitable as reference points. An infrared camera, which also supplies patterns that can be used in a dark, smoky atmosphere, is ideal as an image recording device. The current position is indicated by an indicating device that can be carried by the wearer of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2410281-A (GB)
Title: Composite rail
Inventor: STUART JACKMAN
IPC: E01B5/08
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: A railway track rail made of a first metal at least partially covered with a second metal the properties of the respective metals having been selected for the purposes of improving fatigue resistance and the formation of defects. The second metal may be austnitic stainless steel ANS 301 and between one and three millimetres thick. The second metal may cover at least the crown 1, 5 of the rail and extend at least partly down the gauge faces 7 of the rail. The second metal may cover the bottom 9, 8 of the rail and extend partially up the sides of the foot 4 of the rail. The first and second metals may be incorporated into a billet from which the rail is formed by rolling.
Patent GB-2397071-A (GB)
Title: Quenching method and quenching chamber
Inventor: STRATTON PAUL FRANCIS
IPC: C21D1/613
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: A method of quenching small metal objects by tumbling them in a upward flow of quenching gas. The gas may be one or more of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon, helium or hydrogen, e.g. nitrogen containing up to 2 volume % of hydrogen. Quenching is performed in a chamber 2 which comprises a horizontal floor 4 with a plurality of openings 18 therein for distributing gas from a plenum chamber 14 into the chamber 2. The lower portion of the chamber 2 has a uniform cross-sectional area while the upper portion 10 has an increasing cross-sectional area, thereby allowing the quenching gas to decelerate. Typical metal objects quenched are washers, ball bearings, screws and small shafts.
Patent GB-2395737-A (GB)
Title: Drillable junction joint
Inventor: MURRAY DOUGLAS J
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: A drillable junction joint (10) in a wellbore comprises a wellbore casing (12) in which a section of the casing is constructed of easily drillable material (16). A sleeve (24) having a premachined window (26) therein is disposed within the casing joint and is freely orientable within the casing segment. Further disclosed are methods for installation of the junction joint and for creating an exit.
Patent GB-2399027-A (GB)
Title: A putting practice device and method
Inventor: BURNS RONALD S
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A putter having a club head and a ball striking face and a practice device including a body 25, a fastener 15 connected to the body for removeably attaching the device to the club head and a pair of parallel spaced apart guide panels 18 extending outwardly from the body, normal to the ball striking face. Optionally the lower edge of the panels may be positioned less than a quarter of an inch (6.4mm) above the ground and the panels may be at least one half an inch high (12.7mm). Alternatively the device may comprise at least one guide panel which may be adjusted laterally along the device body. The device may be used to determine when the club head tilts.
Patent GB-2414707-A (GB)
Title: Building block building apparatus and method
Inventor: BROWN FRANK
IPC: B28B1/087
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A building block moulding device 10 comprises an adjustable receptacle 18 for receiving block forming material such as concrete and for moulding the material into a block of a desired shape and size. The inner dimensions of the receptacle may be adjustable by linear or rotational movement of one or more walls 18a or (54a, 54c) or (104a, 104b) (figures 2,3-not shown) of the receptacle or by changing the shape (152, 153) or (204) (figure 4,7-not shown) more walls of the receptacle. The device may be under computer control and receive output data from a computer aided design computer program. Table supports 14 are operated to induce vibrations in vibrator table 16. Walls 104a, 104b, 104c may be moved through pivot points 108a, 108b and 108c.
Patent GB-2415717-A (GB)
Title: Drill string torsional vibrational damper
Inventor: JENKINS CHARLES RODERICK
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A top drive 102 or rotary table assembly of a drilling assembly 100 is protected from torsional vibrations by means of a torsional baffle 104 in the form of a solid disc or cylinder having large angular momentum which acts as a flywheel or gyroscope to create sufficiently high torsional impedance to damaging vibrations from such as drilling and stick-slip conditions. A linking sub 110 may be used to connect the baffle 104 between a proximal end of a drillstring 106 and the top drive unit 102, with a bottom hole assembly 108 being at the distal end of the drillstring 106.
Patent GB-2416833-A (GB)
Title: Air Circulation and Bed-Cover Suspension Unit for a Bed
Inventor: SPRATLEY DAVID DEREK GRANT
IPC: A47C21/02
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A unit is suitable for introducing air into a space between a bed 'B' and a bed cover 'C', and in use, the bed cover is at least partially suspended from the unit, allowing air to circulate within the space. The unit may include an upright tubular housing 10 with an associated fan, and means to heat or cool the airflow. The air may be drawn in via inlets 14 formed on opposite sides of the housing, and expelled through a flexible delivery pipe (15 fig 1) which projects from the housing and extends into the space under the bed cover. The unit may also include an elongate telescopic assembly 18 extending horizontally over the bed from the top of the upright body. The telescopic assembly may include adjustable lateral support arms 20, 22, which include height adjustable filaments, such as cords 24, with means for fastening to the bed cover, such as clips 26. The arms may include several articulation points for pivoting the arm outer members 21, 23. The unit may also include a stabilising foot assembly including telescopic feet 12 extending under the bed from the base of the upright body. The upper part 16 of the tubular housing may be adjusted vertically, and adjustment of height and air temperature may be effected by remote control.