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Patent GB-2368515-A (GB)
Title: A clamping member for a rotisserie grill
Inventor: WALTMAN JOHN H
IPC: A47J37/04
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: A reversible clamping member 10 for a rotisserie grill (12, fig. 1) comprises two rods (20, 22), connected at their centre portions, with the first rod 20 having U-shaped members 40, 44 secured to it's ends. The second rod 22 is attached to a rod (16, fig.1) of the grill (12, fig.1) by means such as a sleeve 52 having a first end which mounts over the end of the clamp rod 22 and a second end which attaches to a grill rod (16, fig. 1). Threaded bolts (56, 72, fig.3) can be used to hold the clamping member 10 in place. The grill (12, fig. 1)is formed in the shape of a cradle by parallel adjacent rods (16, fig. 1) which are attached to two end plates (14, fig.1). At least one of the rods 20, 22 of the clamping member is bent at the centre. One may also be longer than the other. The U-shaped members 40, 44 at each end of the first clamping rod 20 may have parallel leg portions 40 or angularly extending leg portions 44. The second main rod 22 may be attached to the first main rod 20 at a point which divides it into dissimilar length portions.
Patent GB-2363062-A (GB)
Title: Device for applying a fluid or gel shaving product
Inventor: DUEZ JOSE
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2000-02-22
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for applying (1) a fluid or gel shaving product, comprising a body (2) including a reservoir (3) for said product, an application head (4) comprising bristles (5) fixed on a support (7) having at least an orifice, said head being adaptable to said body, means for conveying (6) the product from the reservoir to the application head. The invention is characterised in that the length of the bristles is less than 20 mm, preferably less than 15 mm, and more preferably still not more than 10 mm. The bristles are preferably made of natural materials, more preferably of mohair. The invention is useful for shaving products such as gels, foams and creams.
Patent GB-2363669-A (GB)
Title: Inertial latch for mobile disc drive
Inventor: BARINA JEFFREY GERARD
IPC: G11B5/54
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: An inertial latch apparatus for maintaining an actuator arm in a dic drive in a predetermined position has an elongated inertial beam member pivotally mounted in the disc drive for rotation in a plane parallel to the plane of rotation of the actuator arm and a latch member pivotally mounted in the disc drive for rotation between a disengaged position permitting movement of the actuator arm when the latch member is in the disengaged position and an engaged position in interference relation to a portion of the actuator arm to prevent movement of the actuator arm when the drive is subjected to an external shock load. The latch member rotates in only one direction in response to rotation of the beam member in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction from a neutral position.
Patent GB-2382085-A (GB)
Title: Portable circular building
Inventor: CHARLESWORTH JEREMY MICHAEL
IPC: E04B1/61
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A portable building comprises segmented panels 101 which fit together at their longitudinal edges to provide a building of circular horizontal section, having a doorway 105 and optionally a window 104. The panels may be of plastics and shaped as shown to provide a top vent 102, which may have a cowl 103.
Patent GB-2382197-A (GB)
Title: Calibrating and characterising colour printers
Inventor: LAWRENCE STEPHEN
IPC: H04N1/60
Filed: 2001-11-17
Abstract: A method of characterising the colour printing characteristics of a colour printer 2 which is arranged in use to receive print commands and data from a computer system 1 coupled to the printer 2 and to print data using a first colour space (CMYK). The computer system 2 comprises an operating system for receiving print data in a second colour space (RGB) from an application residing on the computer system 1, and for passing said print data to a printer driver which converts the print data from the second colour space to the first colour space before passing the print data to the printer. The method comprises instructing the operating system to commence a printing operation using the printer 2, passing no print data or only dummy print data to the API of the operating system normally associated with the printing operation, which API expects to receive print data in the second colour space, passing print data in the first colour space to an alternative API, which API passes the print data to the printer driver, processing the print data in the printer driver and passing the data to the printer for printing, and analysing the print output of the printer.
Patent GB-2383944-A (GB)
Title: Hair colouring device
Inventor: TWEEDIE CHRISTOPHER EDWARD
IPC: A45D19/00
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: A hand-held hair colouring device consisting of a handle 12 containing a liquid reservoir 11 attached to a double headed applicator. The applicator is made up of two flexible arms 4 each fitted with pads 2 which are designed to grip strands of hair when the two arms are pressed together. Hair treatment liquid is fed from the reservoir to the pads and through a supply channel 3 which passes through each of the flexible arms. A sliding grip 6 may be moved toward the applicator pads thus holding the arms and thus the pads together. In use the flexible arms are pressed together causing the pads to grip the hair and the treatment liquid is then applied as the applicator is moved along the strands of hair.
Patent GB-2374229-A (GB)
Title: Passenger seat based communications system for aeroplane capable of scanner or camera image input.
Inventor: CRANDALL JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-01-29
Abstract: A communications system for airplane passengers includes a plurality of communications units 14 fixedly mounted onboard an airplane (10, Figure 1). Each of the communications units 14 is adapted to be operated by an associated passenger and may perform digital image viewing and/or scanning functions. At least one processor (46, 66, 72 - see Figures 3 - 5) may be operatively connected to one or more image data receiver(s) (36, Figure 3), a scanner 50, and a video screen 24. At least one remote connection device (48, 68, 74 - see Figures 3 - 5) may also be provided which is adapted to connect each of the communications units 14 to a remote location such as the Internet. As shown in Figure 3, communications unit 14 may receive images from a digital camera 26 via its memory card 28, or via infrared or radio transmitters 30, 32.
Patent GB-2374882-A (GB)
Title: Roof support
Inventor: REDSHAW ADRIAN
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: A roof support, e.g. for use in a ridge roof assembly or canopy roof for a conservatory, comprises for connection to a glazing bar (33,34) a support bracket (2,3) having a lower end which hingedly connects the support bracket to a relatively fixed mounting bracket (1) so as to allow angular movement of the support bracket for readily adjusting the pitch of the roof in construction as required. The mounting bracket (1) has a web (4) from which upper (5,6) and lower (7,8) jaws project, the support bracket (2,3) being hinged to the lower jaw (7,8) and having an arcuate upper flange (19,20) which slidably co-operates with a complementary arcuate surface of the upper jaw(5,6). Indicators (21,22) on the upper flange (19,20) show angular settings of the support bracket relative to the mounting bracket. Screws (39,40) fix the upper flange to the upper jaw to secure the support bracket in any angularly adjusted position.
Patent GB-2370998-A (GB)
Title: Lower leg exercise device
Inventor: FLYNN MICHAEL RICHARD
IPC: A63B21/02
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A lower leg exercise device (1) has an upper panel (2) and a lower panel (3) which are hingedly attached together along opposing longitudinal sides. A pair of elliptical forming panels (8) are hingedly attached to the lower panel (3) and are each foldable between a first position in which they lie substantially flat against the lower panel, whereby the upper panel may be collapsed flat against the lower panel for compact storage, and a second position in which they engage between the first and second panels in an upstanding manner so as to maintain the panels in spaced apart relationship. In said second position, the loading applied by the convexly curved upper and lower edges of the forming panels (8) to the upper and lower panels (2, 3) results in said panels each adopting a convexly curved shape. In use, the device is placed an the floor in its erect configuration, the user palcing their feet on the upper panel and rocking the device back and forth on the curved lower panel, thus exercising the lower leg reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis.
Patent GB-2391143-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for scultping synthesized speech
Inventor: TAYLOR PAUL ALEXANDER
IPC: G10L13/033
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: Methods and systems for sculpting synthesized speech using a graphic user interface are disclosed. An operator enters a stream of text that is used to produce a stream of target phonetic-units. The stream of target phonetic-units is then submitted to a unit-selection process to produce a stream of selected phonetic-units, each selected phonetic-unit derived from a database of sample phonetic-units. After the stream of sample phonetic-units is selected, an operator can remove various selected phonetic-units from the stream of selected phonetic-units, prune the sample phonetic-database and edit various cost functions using the graphic user interface. The edited speech information can then be submitted to the unit-selection process to produce a second stream of selected phonetic-units.
Patent GB-2376215-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle with an air distribution system
Inventor: LIDGARD BRIAN DAVID
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: The vehicle 102 has a body structure 103, a floor 104, and a fascia 105 for supporting instruments associated with the vehicle. A duct (21, figure 2) has two or more outlets 23 for air to pass from a heater or air-conditioning unit 106 to a footwell 108 with a uniform distribution of the air. The duct is connected to the heater or air-conditioning unit via an outlet 107. The duct is 'U' shaped with two limbs leading to separate footwells and each limb is provided with at least one outlet. The duct is formed as an integral part of a fascia closure panel. The fascia may be made by injection moulding while the duct may be made by gas injection during moulding.
Patent GB-2378232-A (GB)
Title: Shaft and flange polygonal connection assembly
Inventor: BAUMAN BRAIN JAY
IPC: F16D1/06
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: The present invention provides polygonal connections 10 for connecting a shaft 12 to a flange 14. The polygon connection 10 comprises a polygon terminus 16 on the shaft 12, with a complimentary sized and shaped recess in the flange 14. When the shaft 12 is inserted into the flange 14, the terminus fits within this recess. Additionally, shaft has an projection 20 located at the same end as the polygon, which fits within a groove 32 on the flange. The groove is constructed by inserting the shaft, and folding a projection on the flange to form the shape 28 that axially retains the flange on the shaft. Preferably, the sides of the polygon and recess should be convex or concave.
Patent GB-2379103-A (GB)
Title: Power failure sensing device and card reader
Inventor: YAMAMOTO HISASHI
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: A power failure detection system for detecting power failures in a cash dispenser machine and in an associated card reader. Power failure is detected from at least two sources, and a power failure signal indicates whether the card reader or the cash dispenser or both experience a power failure.
Patent GB-2378743-A (GB)
Title: Variable length connecting rod for a variable compression ratio engine
Inventor: RAO V DURGA NAGESWAR
IPC: F02B75/04
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: A variable length connecting rod 13 for a variable compression ratio engine where the length is extended by increasing the distance between the connecting rod body portion 19 and bearing retainer 24 and an aperture between them includes a first locking mechanism 36. There may be two locking mechanisms 36, 38 , assembled to the bearing retainer 24, one of which may be unlocked by hydraulic fluid allowing inertial force to effect the length change during an engine cycle. When the length change is complete the other mechanism 36, 38 may lock automatically. Also disclosed is a method for assembling a connecting rod for an variable compression engine where the connecting rod is formed from first and second body portions and a bearing retainer has first and second portions 42, 44. First and second locking mechanisms 36, 38 are mounted on opposite sides of the bearing retainer 24, each locking mechanism having a locking member and rod portion.
Patent GB-2391395-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a stator for a motor
Inventor: JOHNSON RAYMOND MARTIN
IPC: H02K1/14
Filed: 2002-07-25
Abstract: A method of making a motor stator 10 is disclosed, the stator 10 including an inner stator part 12 and an outer stator part 14. The method includes placing the inner stator part 12 inside the outer stator part 14, and relatively rotating the stator parts 12, 14 such that the inner stator part 12 is retained with respect to the outer stator part 14 by means of an interference fit. The outer end surfaces 25 of the pole pieces 16 are shaped so that, as the stator parts 12, 14 are relatively rotated, an increasingly tight fit between the end surfaces 25 and the adjoining areas 26 of the outer part 14 is achieved. A protuberance 29 may be provided to increase the effectiveness of the fit. Due to the shape of the outer end surfaces 25 of the pole pieces, there is a clearance between the outer and inner stator parts 12, 14 when they are first brought together, allowing ease of assembly in comparison with previous slidingly coupled stator parts. Due to the clearance between the outer and inner stator parts 12, 14, which achieve an interference fit only upon relative rotation, the parts 12, 14, which are each formed as a stack of laminations, may be simultaneously stamped from metal sheet with less wastage.
Patent GB-2388632-A (GB)
Title: An interactive fountain producing an auditory or visual effect
Inventor: DANCER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B05B17/08
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: An interactive water fountain comprising means for providing at least one column or jet of water, means for applying an electrical signal each column or jet, detector means for detecting changes in electrical impedance of said water column or jet caused by human interaction therewith and means for activating an electronic device capable of providing an auditory or visual effect upon detection of a change in electrical impedance.
Patent GB-2393435-A (GB)
Title: End structures for containers
Inventor: CLIVE-SMITH MARTIN
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: An open-sided container has a platform deck (14) supporting inset transverse header beams (23, 24), with respective container pick-up, capture, handling and support fittings (28), and a roof canopy (15), through intervening end support structures (40, 50). One end structure (40) may comprise an inset strut 54, bracing 58 and stub wall panel 16, set intermediate the deck span; and another end structure (50) may comprise opposed side stub posts 26, bracing 56, and stub wall panels (18), allowing selective end and/or side load access.
Patent GB-2382426-A (GB)
Title: Obtaining translation of generic code representation
Inventor: GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: An execution apparatus 10 such as a user PC identifies that translation of generic code representation is required (e.g. Java bytecode included or referenced as part of a web page downloaded from a content provider 20), and requests a translation of the generic code representation from a remote translation apparatus 30, i.e. a translation server. A translated native code version of the generic code representation specific to a particular execution environment 10 is identified and sent from the translation apparatus 30 immediately ready for native execution on the execution apparatus 10 at full native speed. This avoids perceived slow start-up and unresponsiveness associated with interpretation or compilation of generic code representation at the execution apparatus 10.
Patent GB-2397221-A (GB)
Title: Motorised rotary washing line
Inventor: SQUIRES MARK
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 2003-01-18
Abstract: A motorised rotary washing line comprises a lower section 3 fixed to the ground, a centre section 2 and an upper section [1, Figure 1] which is formed as a washing line assembly and is fixed to the centre section. The centre section 2 is coupled to the lower section 3 by a coupling 4 that is rotatably driven by a motor 8 and gearbox assembly 7 which are both housed within the lower section 3. Rotation of the motor and gearbox cause the washing line assembly to rotate thus reducing drying times. The motor is preferably a low voltage DC motor. The electrical wiring 9 for the motor may be routed through the lower section 1.
Patent GB-2393948-A (GB)
Title: Removing drilling wastes
Inventor: INCORONATO ARNE
IPC: B65G53/26
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: The device regards a method and a device for implementing the method of filling and removing transport containers (19) for mass such as e.g. coarse and sticky drilling waste, by one or more transport containers (19) being placed within reach of an arm (10) movable in the horizontal and vertical planes, which arm is connected to an output device (1), and where the movable arm (10) and the output device (1) are connected to a vacuum piping system (5, 6) that continuously feeds mass to said output device (1), which conveys the mass in an essentially continuous manner to one or more transport containers (19) in an atmospheric environment. Preferably, the output device (1), has an outlet valve (30) with a cylindrical rotor (34, Fig 46) with end seals.
Patent GB-2381470-A (GB)
Title: A system and method of displaying a reward selection and win-or-lose result on a terminal
Inventor: SLATTERY WARREN WILLIAM
IPC: G09F19/00
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A method, a system and a machine for displaying a reward selection and win or lose results on a game machine including a display (1), the method including the steps of displaying a reward selection sequence on the display (1) to identify a playable reward, displaying an animated win or lose reward shot sequence on the display (1) to identify a win or lose result corresponding to the playable reward and displaying the win or lose result on the display (1).
Patent GB-2387250-A (GB)
Title: Equipment application calculating apparatus
Inventor: MITO TAKASHI
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: In an equipment application calculating apparatus, a product variation calculating section determines a product variation table based on variations of a product and specification of each of the product variations, the product variation table correlating each of the product variations and equipments related to the specifications of the product variations. A part applying section determines a part property table for each of items from the product variation table based on combinations of selected ones of the equipments to be mounted on the item. The part property table correlates each of the combinations of the selected equipments and a part. A part table calculating section determines a part table for the item from the product variation table and the part property table to correlate each of the product variations and the part.
Patent GB-2383667-A (GB)
Title: Manless parking control system and method
Inventor: KIM DUK-SOO
IPC: G06Q20/32
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A manless parking control system and method is capable of automatically recognizing the arrival and leaving of a vehicle in a predetermined parking area and then automatically charging hourly parking fees to the vehicle driver, through the use of image recognition and wireless communication techniques. The manless parking control system include a camera for taking picture of a predetermined parking area to recognize the arrival and leaving of a vehicle and then for transmitting signals indicative of the result of recognition, a driver-operated wireless settlement terminal for transmitting signals indicative of the identification number of the parking area occupied by the vehicle and a driver's personal settlement information, and a parking control server for receiving the signals from the camera and the wireless settlement terminal to calculate and charge parking fees to the driver of the vehicle which has used the predetermined parking area.
Patent GB-2401019-A (GB)
Title: Contour blocks for a fish tank
Inventor: LUCAS ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: Contour blocks, for inclusion in a fish tank, each comprising an upper and lower flat section connected by supporting pillars. The pillars, five to each block, push-fit onto studs formed on the inner surfaces of the flat sections. The blocks form the support means for overlying shaped blocks which create the realistic three dimensional land form within the aquarium. These overlying blocks may also be in the form of containers into which plants may be anchored or planted.
Patent GB-2390971-A (GB)
Title: A safety vegetable cutter
Inventor: VINCENT JACQUES
IPC: B26D3/28
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: A safety vegetable cutter that includes a frame (1) equipped with a cutting blade (9) mounted facing a slot (12) through which the cut vegetables pass, two guide rails (61 , 62) and a guide chamber (2) guided in to-and-fro translational motion. The chamber defines in a loading volume for the vegetables to be cut, being designed to be gripped manually by the user, constantly exerting a pressure on the vegetables to be cut in the loading volume. A height adjustment means is provided comprised of a ramp (10) mounted to be capable of translational motion parallel to the cutting plane.
Patent GB-2392252-A (GB)
Title: Film winding and mirror-shutter operations for an SLR camera
Inventor: MISAWA MASAYUKI
IPC: G03B17/42
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A method of driving an SLR camera using a single motor(10)includes driving the motor forward to perform a mirror release operation. Driving the motor in reverse switches the motor to a mirror-shutter charge system and performing a mirror-shutter charge operation. Driving the motor to continue rotating in reverse switches the motor drive system a film wind system, driving the motor to continue rotating in reverse to performs a film wind operation, Driving the motor forward again switches the motor drive system from the film wind system to a film rewind system upon detecting that there are no more film frames available, and driving the motor in reverse to performs the film rewind operation.
Patent GB-2393519-A (GB)
Title: A method and device for measuring the number of revolutions of a pump motor
Inventor: HACHTEL JUERGEN
IPC: G01P3/26
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: According to the method it is provided that the pressure signal (P) is measured on a pump outlet valve and the distance proportional to the number of revolutions between successive pressure pulses which exceed a predeterminable threshold value is determined, wherein high-frequency pressure fluctuations occurring between the pressure pulses are suppressed and the threshold value is reset depending on the temperature (T) of the pump medium. The device according to the invention provides that on a pump outlet valve a pressure sensor is arranged, the signal of which is led via a high-pass filter (1) to a comparator (2), the threshold value of which is adjustable depending on the temperature (T) of the pump medium, the output of which is fed back to its input via a delay circuit (3) and the output of which is led to a timer (4) counting the period of the comparator output signal.