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Patent GB-2372958-A (GB)
Title: Mould assemblies
Inventor: TURNER JOHN BARRIE
IPC: B29C41/16
Filed: 2001-03-06
Abstract: A slip casting mould assembly 10, comprising an inner lining 12 defining a moulding cavity 14. The inner lining 12 is mounted in an impermeable outer lining 16 with a fluid connecting arrangement between the inner and outer linings 12, 16. The fluid connecting arrangement comprising pipework 22 leading to an annular chamber 24, to allow pressurised slip to be supplied to the outside of the inner lining 12. The pipework also leads to a chamber 26. The inner lining 12 may be made aluminium expoxy resin composite and the outer lining 16 may be made of aluminium. The mould may be a three part mould (figures 3/4 - not shown). A mould assembly usable with solid cast-type moulding, where the solid material fills the interior of the mould, may be provided (figure 5).
Patent GB-2373578-A (GB)
Title: A method for conducting seismic surveys utilizing an aircraft deployed seismic source.
Inventor: BAHORICH PHILLIP ANDREW
IPC: G01V1/09
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: The invention comprises the generation of seismic signals at a survey site at which seismic sensors 10 are deployed by dropping mass units (22, fig 2) from an overflying aircraft 16. The mass units (22, fig 2) will impact the earth's surface at said survey site to generate seismic signals. The seismic sensors 10 are utilized to detect the resulting seismic signals. The survey may be a surface seismic survey fig 1 or a vertical seismic survey (fig 4).
Patent GB-2376285-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge bag
Inventor: LENTAIGNE DAVID JOHN
IPC: F42B39/02
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: The cartridge bag 1 has a receptacle body 2 with a carrying strap 3 and a closure flap 4. Inside the back of the body, a pair of aluminium plates (5,6,) are riveted (7) between the inner and outer rear skins (81,82) of the bag. Stitching (83) secures the skins together above and below the plates. The outer plate (6) is formed to provided two upright recesses (9) with slits (10) in the outer skin (82) at the bottoms of the recesses. The recesses and slits receive a forked stick 11. The stick has a hollow steel shaft 12, with an aluminium point 13 at the foot and a glass-reinforced, plastics, injection-moulded fork (14) at the head. The fingers (15) of the fork fit within the receptacles formed between the plates at the recesses. In use the point 13 is thrust in the ground in front of the shooter, sufficiently far to stably support the bag engaged on the fork and holding a load of cartridges - typically 100 within the bag and 24 in 12 two-cartridge pockets 16 on the front of the bag.
Patent GB-2366816-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for cementing junctions between parent and branch wells
Inventor: OHMER HERVE
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: A cementing valve 42 is run into a well by a stinger 40 and has valve body 43 and a moveable member 44 fitted inside the body 43 in such a way that it may position holes 53,45 in the sides of itself and the body so that cement may or may not flow from the interior to the exterior of the valve 42. The moveable member 44 may slide or rotate inside the body 43. A latch 46 is attached to either or both of the body 43 or member 44 for retaining the valve 42 downhole after cementing and a releasable coupling device 57 is provided for releasably coupling the moveable member 44 to the cementing stinger 40. The valve 42 has collapsible anti-rotation devices 56 attached.
Patent GB-2389840-A (GB)
Title: Stackable fluid dispensing and holding system
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER IAN
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: A stackable fluid dispensing system comprises a holder 1 for retaining a replaceable / refillable fluid dispensing container 2. The holder 1 comprises sides 4, a base 3 and an upper end 6 defining a cavity for the replaceable / refillable fluid dispensing container 2, wherein the base 3 contains a groove 9, and the upper end 6 contains a tongue 14. The groove 9 is adapted so that it mates with the tongue 14, therefore allowing each holder 1 to be vertically stacked upon each other. At each side 4 of the holder 1 there are deformable tabs 10 which retains the replaceable / refillable fluid dispensing container 2 in position.
Patent GB-2382510-A (GB)
Title: Digital dynamic convergence correction system
Inventor: SEO SEUNG WON
IPC: H04N17/04
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: The system includes a convergence error detecting apparatus recognizing crossing points of a screen pattern displayed on a screen of a display device and detecting each amount of convergence errors corresponding to respective crossing points, a main control means generating correction data in response to respective convergence errors and generating interpolation data using the correction data of adjacent crossing points, and a digital dynamic convergence error control apparatus receiving the correction data and the interpolation data from the main control means, storing the correction data and the interpolation data in a memory, converting each of the correction data and the interpolation data into voltage or current in response to respective horizontal synchronization signals extracted from a picture signal, and independently and separately applying the voltage or the current to a magnetic field controlling coil only during a corresponding period of respective horizontal synchronization signals.
Patent GB-2384758-A (GB)
Title: Tyre support apparatus
Inventor: HSU SHUT CHEN
IPC: B60C17/06
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: The apparatus, for mounting within a tyre, comprises two support loops formed from a plurality of arched elements (20) and urged axially apart by compression springs (208) housed within pairs of coupling tubes (205,206) attached to each support loop. The tyre (10) comprises two flanges (101), each flange (101) protruding radially inward from a side wall of the tyre. Each support loop comprises locating rods which are mounted within locating holes on the flange to secure the support member to the tyre. Optional flexible packing rings (30) are provided.
Patent GB-2385597-A (GB)
Title: Hard surface cleaning compositions
Inventor: CHEUNG TAK WAI
IPC: C11D3/14
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: Hard surface cleaning compositions have an acidic pH and provide good removal of soap scum stains. Compositions comprise an acidic constituent which comprises either citric acid alone or citric acid in combination with an acid selected from the group consisting of sorbic acid, acetic acid, boric acid, formic acid, maleic acid, adipic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, malonic acid, glycolic acid, and mixtures thereof; at least one anionic surfactant; at least one thickener; at least one scrubbing agent; one or more optional constituents; and the balance water; wherein the aqueous hard surface cleaning composition exhibits a pH of 6.0 or less.
Patent GB-2376023-A (GB)
Title: Foam alkaline hard surface cleaner
Inventor: CHEUNG TAK WAI
IPC: C11D1/72
Filed: 2002-03-25
Abstract: An alkaline foam hard surface cleaning composition comprises (a) a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof, (b) a propellant, and (c) water, wherein the composition does not include cationic surfactants. Preferably, the surfactant is a mixture of anionic and nonionic surfactants. The anionic surfactant may be selected from alkali metal alkyl sulphates and alkali metal sarcosinates. Typically, the nonionic surfactant is an alcohol ethoxylate. In another aspect of the invention, the surfactant comprises a mixture of sarcosinate anionic surfactants, sulphate anionic surfactants and alcohol ethoxylate nonionic surfactants. A process for cleaning a hard surface by applying an effective amount of the composition is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2372053-A (GB)
Title: Fence panel restraining device
Inventor: JACKSON PATRICIA ANN
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: The device 5, 10 is shaped so as to be positioned over the top of a post 2 and over the top of a fence panel 3 received in the post, and is configured to bear against the facing surface of the post and the facing surfaces of the panel, and to be retained in position, thereby restraining the panel relative to the post. The device is a square or rectangular loop 6 which locates around the top of the post, where one or more sides are interrupted to form arms 6a and 6b, with a space between the adjacent ends of the arms, where at least one pair of limbs 7a and 7b are connected to the adjacent ends, the limbs being configured to bear against opposite side surfaces of the panel.
Patent GB-2376451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in tanks
Inventor: SMITH WARWICK BRUCE
IPC: A01M7/00
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: A tank such as a straddle tank for farm / agricultural vehicle has a main tank section 11 which in use extends laterally of a vehicle and two arm sections 12 which extends longitudinally of a vehicle. The tank has a cavity 14 in the underside of the main tank section 11 to accommodate a pump assembly, and each arm section 12 has a distal end which is typically located at a level lower than the main tank section to provide a lower centre of gravity, and therefore aids the stability of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2380904-A (GB)
Title: Wireless terminals with means for updating or changing stored data
Inventor: NAGASHIMA NORIAKI
IPC: H04W84/20
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: To enable the updating or changing of control data stored in terminals of a wireless communication system, at least one of the terminals has means to store data concerning the control of the terminal and means to transmit the stored data to another terminal, and at least one other terminal has means to store data concerning the control of the terminal, means to receive control data from another terminal and re-writing means to update or change the stored control data, preferably on the basis of control data received by the receiving means. Preferably the terminal with the transmitting means acts as a master terminal, transmitting control data to a plurality of slave terminals, each having the receiving and re-writing means. Alternatively, each of the terminals has means to store data concerning the control of the terminal, means to transmit the stored data to another terminal, means to receive control data transmitted from another terminal and re-writing means to update or change the stored control data, preferably on the basis of the control data received by the receiving means. The storage means may store executable programs, version data of executable programs or the unit's communication history, calling history or called history. The terminals may be provided with additional wireless communication units, e.g. Bluetooth. Applicable to communication systems enabling mutual communication (voice, data etc.) between terminals by radio, optical or similar wireless transmission, e.g. personal handyphone system (PHS).
Patent GB-2392193-A (GB)
Title: Device for preventing unauthorised removal of railway rail fastening clip
Inventor: SEELEY DAVID
IPC: E01B9/30
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: The device (6) for use between a flange (10) of the rail (1) and a toe (5c) of the fastening clip (5) bearing on the rail flange (10) has a surface, on which the toe (5c) bears in use of the device, and which is manufactured so as to provide an abutment shaped and located so as to inhibit unauthorised withdrawal of the clip (5) from the rail (1). The device (6) allows clips (5) without any special formations to be used. Depending upon whether or not electrical insulation is required between the rail (1) and the rail fastening assembly (4, 5), the device (6) may be made either entirely of metal, or entirely of electrically-insulating material or materials, or may comprise a body (7) , made of electrically-insulating material, provided with a metal insert (8) constituting the surface <WC 1>with the<WC 1> abutment. Preferably, the surface is formed so as to have a recess for receiving the toe (5c) and<WC 1> having a wall (82) which forms the abutment. Alternatively, the abutment may be formed so as to stand proud of the said surface.
Patent GB-2392664-A (GB)
Title: Display shelf loader package
Inventor: TYSON NICHOLAS ROGER
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 2002-09-03
Abstract: Transit packaging (10) for goods to be displayed in retail outlets is formed from paperboard, corrugated paperboard or similar foldable sheet material. It comprises a base for supporting the goods (44) and a plurality of sides (24) for retaining the goods on the base in transit, the material of the packaging incorporating lines of weakness which, when ruptured, enable one of the sides (32, 48) to be folded or removed to form a completely open side of the packaging so that the packaging can be placed on or adjacent to a display shelf and withdrawn from around the goods which are thereby expelled through the open side onto the shelf
Patent GB-2381063-A (GB)
Title: Overhead lamp fixing structure
Inventor: SINZAWA KOUICHI
IPC: B60Q3/02
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: A lamp fixing structure allows for securement of a lamp housing 31 to a roof panel 1, whilst including positive fastening to a trim piece 2. The trim includes a fixing hole 22 for receiving the lamp housing. The lamp housing and trim have engaging recesses 31a and projections 23 respectively. The combined assembly of the trim and lamp has fixing means 31b, 31c for fixing the trim to the fixing roof panel. The trim projections preferably have convergent sides to provide a better engagement and thereby restrain movement and vibration.
Patent GB-2380055-A (GB)
Title: Hydrophilic polymers and their uses in electrochemical cells
Inventor: HIGHGATE DONALD JAMES
IPC: C25B9/23
Filed: 2002-09-09
Abstract: A hydrophilic cross-linked polymer obtainable by copolymerisation of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers that give a cross-linked hydrophilic polymer on polymerisation; a monomer including a strongly ionic group; and water is useful as the membrane in an assembly that can be used in an electrolyser or fuel cell. More generally, a membrane electrode assembly comprises electrodes and an ion-exchange membrane which comprises a hydrophilic polymer including a strongly ionic group. A method for producing a membrane electrode assembly comprising electrodes and an ion-exchange membrane, comprises introducing between the electrodes a material or materials from which the membrane can be formed, and forming the membrane <I>in situ</I>.
Patent GB-2381453-A (GB)
Title: Active/polymer coformulations
Inventor: STOREY RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: A coformulation of an active (preferably pharmaceutically active, for instance a COX-2 enzyme inhibitor) substance and an oligomeric or polymeric excipient, containing at least 10 % w/w of the active, between 90 and 100 % w/w of which is amorphous. The amorphous phase is stable, with respect to the crystalline phase(s), for at least eighteen months after its preparation when stored at between 0 and 10 {C. The coformulation is preferably prepared by a SEDS  õ   particle formation process, in which a supercritical or near-critical fluid anti-solvent is used simultaneously both to disperse, and to extract a fluid vehicle from, a solution or suspension of a target substance.
Patent GB-2392834-A (GB)
Title: Mobile beverage dispenser; disposable coffee grinder
Inventor: THOMSON GAVIN
IPC: A47J42/46
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A mobile beverage dispenser 20 is mounted on castors and includes a storage area 30,32,34 for cups, cafetieres and pre-packed canisters (40 Fig 6) of coffee beans, and also a rechargeable battery which powers a pump for delivering hot water from an insulated flask (78 Fig 17) and motor-driven spindles 64 for grinding the coffee beans. Each canister 40 has a lid 42 including a foil-sealed central bore (46) which, with the lid, defines an annular space for receiving ground coffee. For use, a disposable grinder (49 Fig 9) is interposed between the lid and the canister, which is inverted (as shown) and pressed into a cavity 62 on the dispenser so as to engage spindle 64 with purchase element 53 of the grinder and operate spring loaded switch 65. Coffee beans pass under gravity through the grinder and into the cavity of the lid. The grinder and canister are disposable after the ground coffee has been transferred to a cafetiere.
Patent GB-2380249-A (GB)
Title: Multiple evaporator refrigerator with expansion valve
Inventor: REDLICH ROBERT WALTER
IPC: F25B1/00
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: A refrigerator that efficiently cools multiple cold spaces at different temperatures with one compressor and one condenser is disclosed. Multiple, fan equipped evaporators (EVAP1, EVAP2, EVAP3) are in series, and an expansion valve (EV) regulates superheat from inlet to outlet of the series evaporators (EVAP1, EVAP2, EVAP3). Cold space temperatures (T1, T2, T3) are regulated than on-off thermostat in each space. If only one fan (F1, F2, F3) is turned on, system performance approaches that of a single evaporator refrigerator with controlled superheat. More than one evaporator fan (F1, F2, F3) may be turned on for initial cooldown.
Patent GB-2398999-A (GB)
Title: Undershelf merchandising unit
Inventor: LANNIE MICHAEL
IPC: A47B96/02
Filed: 2003-03-01
Abstract: A demountable undershelf merchandising unit comprises a frame 1, a releasably secured top tray 2 an undercarriage (4 figure 2) and a releasably secured product or merchandising tray 5. The undercarriage may be attached to the top tray by means of a bolt or rivet and the product or merchandising tray may be releasably secured to the undercarriage by means of a catch or similar. The complete unit may be removed from the shelf by releasing the catch on the product or merchandising tray and removing the tray, releasing the securing means securing the top tray to the undercarriage and then releasing the catches (3 figure 2) on the sides of the top tray which allows the top tray to pivot downwards and away from the shelf. Once the trays and assembly are removed the frame can then be removed from the shelf. The demountable undershelf merchandising unit may also have a device to illustrate, reflect or show graphics or printed material such as logos or sales information.
Patent GB-2387463-A (GB)
Title: Remote mirroring in a switched environment
Inventor: MEIRI DAVID
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: A mechanism to support remote mirroring of storage devices by data storage systems in a one-to-many switched environment. Each data storage system includes a disk director that is adapted to control at least one device group that is supported in a mirrored configuration with a corresponding device group controlled by one of the other data storage systems. For each device group and corresponding device group, there are first ports associated with the device group and second ports associated with the corresponding device group. A switch element is adapted to connect one of the first ports to at least one of the second ports so that data may be exchanged between the ports for each device group and corresponding device group. The disk director selects which first port is to be connected to which second port via the switch element in the establishment of a logical link. Thus, each port connected to the switch is capable of achieving multiple connections to multiple destinations for increased connectivity, redundancy and performance (load balance) without additional hardware.
Patent GB-2385873-A (GB)
Title: Wellhead assembly for injecting a fluid
Inventor: ALLEN TIMOTHY J
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: A wellhead (2) comprises an outer housing (4) and an inner housing (14) each having a central bore. The inner housing (14) has a first end within the outer housing (4). A first inner is secured at a first end in the outer housing. A port (60) is provided through the outer housing (4) in communication with the central bore therethrough, the port opening into the central bore of the outer housing (4) between the first end of the inner housing (14) and the first end of the first inner casing (20). A second inner casing (42) is secured in the wellhead (2) at a first end, whereby the port opens into the central bore of the outer housing (4) between the first end of the first inner housing and the first end of the second inner housing. An annulus (46) is formed between the first and second inner casings. The wellhead is particularly suitable for the injection of a slurry of drilling cuttings without a guide base.
Patent GB-2392017-A (GB)
Title: PCB connector assembly having snap fitting contacts with strain relief means
Inventor: ZHOU HONG
IPC: H01R13/631
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: The connector assembly 10 includes a printed circuit board 12 to which a male terminal 16 is in electrical communication. The male terminal includes a resilient strain relief tail 20 connected to the printed circuit board and extends to a contact head 18. The assembly further includes a female socket 30 for receiving the contact head of the male terminal. The female socket has resilient receiving members 36 extending from a base to respective ends which are biasingly spaced apart to define an opening through which the male terminal is inserted for electrical contact with the female socket. The receiving members have an inside contact surface and an outside surface wherein the inside surface is configured to complement the outer contact wall of the male insert for electrical engagement when the male insert is disposed through the opening. The assembly further comprises a connector housing 15 to which the base of the female socket is attached.
Patent GB-2390046-A (GB)
Title: Materials having controlled shrinkage and patterns and methods of making same
Inventor: GARRETT JR LANCE J
IPC: C08F2/46
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A latent material having various controlled shrinkage tensions and patterns and a method of making the same. The materials include polymer materials that are capable of absorbing microwave energy. Different degrees of shrinkage of the material may be controlled to create different tensions in the material. Additionally, various stereo and three-dimensional patterns may be generated on the material. These materials may be used in the formation of personal care articles. The materials are made by in-corporating a polymer material onto the film, wherein the polymer material is capable of turning microwave energy into heat. Upon exposure to microwave radiation, the heat will cause the latent material to shrink. The use of different types and amounts of polymer materials will result in a latent material having different tensions and patterns.
Patent GB-2391416-A (GB)
Title: Image scanner having loaded, biassed high speed drive.
Inventor: HAAS WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: H04N1/04
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A flatbed document scanner 100 comprises an optical, imaging carriage 101 and dual drive mechanisms 102 and 103. Scan drive 103 is biassed or spring loaded to provide high speed, low resolution scans, such as fast preview scans, and conventional drive 102 provides low velocity, high resolution document reading. As shown, high speed drive 103 may comprise cable 109, connected to carriage 101, and a spiral spring spool 110. Alternatively, a spring driven gear may be used to drive the carriage along a gear rack on the floor of the scanner housing. The low speed scan motor 107 may be used to load the spring drive, which is then latched in position before being released for fast scanning. An encoder for sensing the position of the biassed scan carriage may also be provided, using a grating and associated optical sensor.