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Patent GB-2405627-A (GB)
Title: Friction-drive carriage type conveyor
Inventor: NAKAMURA TAKUSHI
IPC: B61B10/04
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: The conveyor includes a carriage 1 for running along a horizontal track which crosses a passage 26, with friction drivers 29 and 30 fitted on both sides to drive the carriage 1 across it. A main guide rail 14 lies along track sections either side of the passage 26, with rear auxiliary guide rail 31 lying alongside upstream of the passage 26 and a front auxiliary guide rail 32 lying alongside downward of the passage 26. The carriage 1 is fitted with two longitudinally spaced main guided members for engaging with the main guide rail 14, two forward like auxiliary guided members for engaging with the front auxiliary guide rail 32, and two like rear auxiliary guided members for engaging with the rear auxiliary guide rail 31. The forward auxiliary guided members and rail 32 are laterally displaced from the main members and rail 14 on the opposite side to the rear guided members and rail 31. Whilst a carriage passes across the passage 26, at least two guided members engage their associated guide rails(s).
Patent GB-2406153-A (GB)
Title: Limited stroke ball screw device
Inventor: IZUMI SHINJI
IPC: F16H25/22
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A ball screw device in which a nut member (3)and a screw shaft (1) screw together through a plurality of balls (2) is provided. The ball screw device has a load passage (35) in which balls (2) are housed between the nut member (3) and the screw shaft (1), and stopper members (4) block both ends of the load passage (35). Each of the balls (2) can roll independently within the load passage (35), without being restricted by movement of other balls (2). A relationship d > (1/2) D is satisfied, where d is the maximum distance along which the balls (2) housed within the load passage (35) can roll in a longitudinal direction of the nut member (3), and where D is an effective stroke amount of the nut member (3) in a longitudinal direction of the screw shaft (1) . The stopper members (4) are ring shaped with an internal ball catching piece (41) which is bent towards the screw ending in a catching barrier (42).
Patent GB-2417754-A (GB)
Title: Padlock impact protection device
Inventor: CORCORAN TERENCE
IPC: E05B67/38
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: A device to protect padlocks from damage through which the hasp of the padlock is passed. Protection is achieved by deflection or absorption of impact energy from any impact to the top face of the lock. One embodiment of the device consists of a concave circular plate larger in diameter than the width of the padlock, and having a slot or holes through which the hasp of the padlock is placed before being attached to the chain or item to be secured. The device may comprise corrugations or other shape incorporated to dissipate impact energy. The device may be formed from metal, for example from sheet metal or spring steel. Alternatively, the device may be formed from plastic rubber or such like.
Patent GB-2419371-A (GB)
Title: Sealing, trimming or guiding strips
Inventor: KREYE BERNHARD
IPC: B60J10/02
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A sealing, trimming or guiding strip 15 for windows of a motor vehicle comprises a loop formed around the fixed quarter light 11 of the vehicle and a further loop formed around the sliding main window 9 of the rear door of the vehicle. This seal comprises an extruded part 19 to provide a pleasing continuous appearance for the exterior of the vehicle. A portion of the extruded material 19 is replaced by moulded material moulded onto the fixed quarter light 11. The moulded material is formed with a recess for engaging the extruded part and thereby mechanically coupling the extruded part to the moulded material and the fixed quarter light 11.
Patent GB-2421713-A (GB)
Title: Load carrier adapted for moving up and down stairs
Inventor: SHEIKH HUMAYUN
IPC: A45C13/38
Filed: 2005-01-04
Abstract: A load carrier of the type having at least one wheel at one end and a handle at an opposing end adapted for moving up and down stairs comprising an adjustable traction member 4 serving to assist in moving the load carrier up and down stairs which hinges from a stowed position to a deployed position and a support stay 6 for holding the adjustable member in the deployed position which hinges relative to both the load carrier and the adjustable support and slides relative to at least one of them as it is moved from its stowed position to its deployed position. The load carrier may be a suitcase or a trolley adapted to carry a suitcase. In another embodiment (not shown), a load carrier comprises an energy store adapted to store energy derived from downward movement of the load carrier and to use it to assist in upwards movement of the same.
Patent GB-2417632-A (GB)
Title: Detecting changes in images
Inventor: JIN HAOMIN
IPC: G06T7/60
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: The present invention can extract a change not only from an orthorectified image but also from a plurality of images captured at different camera positions, under different lighting conditions, at different angles, and at different scaling factors. Foot-print information is extracted (204) from each of images to be compared, and a change is detected (205) by comparing the foot-print information. The foot-print information is composed of at least one of a geometric property, an image property and a spatial property. Foot-print information may be extracted from a second image by overlaying foot-print information from a first image, extracting an image area corresponding to the foot-print and extracting new foot-print information from the extracted image area.
Patent GB-2407424-A (GB)
Title: Marking of articles
Inventor: PINCHEN STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: Unique composite indicia or markings are applied to a succession of articles, each composite indicium comprising two or more indicia. The code may be later accessed for identifying or verifying the article with the indicium.
Patent GB-2408351-A (GB)
Title: Wall roll-up screen
Inventor: CHOI HAE-YONG
IPC: G03B21/60
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: The device relates to a wall roll-up screen of which the upper and the lower are attached with the upper short rod and the lower short rod, respectively, wherein the screen is constituted to be rolled up when not in use and to be unrolled when used, by the lower short rod; and the left and the right end of the upper short rod are mounted with steel structure of groove shaped ringscapable of coupling magnets and the left and the right end of the lower short rod are mounted with magnets to allow them to be coupled with the groove shaped rings of the left end and the right end of the upper short rod, upon rolling up the screen by the lower short rod and, if necessary, separating the magnets from the groove shape rings, thereby to obtain good portability and mobility of the screen, to prevent the screen from being twisted from side to side upon fixing the screen, and to improve aesthetic value of product.
Patent GB-2423531-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing unit for toilet bowl
Inventor: COOPER MARK STEPHEN JOSEPH
IPC: E03D9/03
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: A dispenser 1 for releasing a liquid treatment composition 33 into a toilet bowl and a fragrance into the surrounding room comprises a container 3 holding a non-perfumed liquid treatment composition 33 for treating flush water in the toilet bowl and a fragrance releasing gel block 39 for continuously fragrancing the surrounding air.
Patent GB-2414491-A (GB)
Title: Cove corner
Inventor: LONGSON JAMES NEIL
IPC: E04F19/04
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: A cove corner has an inner surface which, in use, faces a wall surface to which the cove corner is affixed. The inner surface is recessed and has a first upstanding wall <B>5</B> along its border which, in use, lies in contact with the wall surface. A second upstanding wall <B>6</B> is provided spaced from the border wall to define a channel <B>7</B> to receive adhesive, the height of the second wall <B>6</B> is no greater than that of the first wall <B>5</B>. Preferably the height of the second wall <B>6</B> is less than that of the first wall <B>5</B>. The second wall <B>6</B> may be reduced in height at one or more locations <B>9</B> along its length to define, in use, openings for the passage of adhesive. The cove corner may be of plastics material and its surfaces may be lined with a coating material.
Patent GB-2426522-A (GB)
Title: Coating composition
Inventor: CHARNOCK RONALD SCOTT
IPC: C09D7/80
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: A coating composition comprises a first part (A) which contains gypsum and/or cement dispersed in a water-miscible organic solvent, and a second part (B) which contains a water soluble polymer and water. The two parts are miscible such that they form a hardened coating composition after mixing. The water-miscible solvent is ideally isopropanol and the water soluble polymer is ideally a latex of a vinyl acetate derivative.
Patent GB-2412061-A (GB)
Title: Fireplace comprising a cabinet for a flat screen television or video monitor
Inventor: FREE DAVID J
IPC: A47B51/00
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to flat-screen television sets and video rnonitors, and to cabinets therefor. In modern home design, in any living room in which a television or video monitor is positioned, the seating is generally angled, so that people can readily view the screen. Such an arrangement causes difficulties in that a television set or video monitor becomes the focus of the room, even when not in use. The present invention provides an apparatus for use with a flat-screen display 1 the apparatus comprising a fireplace surround 7 adapted to stand against a wall, and comprising a mechanism 3 operable to support a flat screen television in first and second positions, wherein the flat-screen display can be viewed above the fireplace surround in an operating position. The fireplace surround provides a natural focal point for the room.
Patent GB-2418646-A (GB)
Title: A reconfigurable luggage system for a vehicle
Inventor: DICKINS PHILIP
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A luggage system for use in a luggage storage compartment (1) of a vehicle, the luggage storage compartment being defined, in part, by first and second opposed interior walls (3) of the vehicle, the luggage system comprising: two or more movable boards (15, 16) for supporting luggage, wherein the movable boards are movable independently of one another; and support means for the movable boards, the support means including first and second support bars or ledges (7, 8, 9, 10) mountable on respective ones of the opposed interior walls. The movable boards provide a first luggage storage configuration in which the boards are supported upon a floor (2) of the luggage compartment and a second luggage storage configuration in which at least one of the movable boards is elevated above the luggage compartment floor (fig 2), the support means being arranged to support at least one elevated one of the first and second movable boards in the second luggage storage configuration. The luggage system is characterised in that it includes means (11, 12, 13, 14) for stabilising at least one elevated one of the first and second movable boards when supported on the first and second support bars or ledges. At least one of the movable boards may be arranged substantially vertically so as to provide a further configuration, and the boards may be slidable within channels defined in the support bars.
Patent GB-2439073-A (GB)
Title: Post mounting means
Inventor: LANGSTON S
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A post mounting means comprises a base part <B>1</B> for connection to profiled decking <B>22</B> and a stub post <B>5</B> extending from the base part <B>1</B>. The stub post <B>5</B> has an upper part <B>6</B> adapted to mount an adaptor element <B>7</B> for removably mounting the lower end of a post <B>9</B>. The decking <B>22</B> may be profiled to have alternating strips below <B>26</B> and above <B>25</B> a median plane. The base <B>1</B> may have a raised central portion <B>3</B> and two side regions <B>4</B> which, in use, sit in regions of the decking <B>26</B> below the median plane. The adaptor <B>7</B> may comprise a socket, a lower end of the socket may be connected to the stub post <B>5</B> by a screwed stud engaging with annular support plates secured in the adaptor and in the stub post <B>5</B>. An upper end of the adaptor socket <B>7</B> may engage telescopically with a lower end of a post <B>9</B>. The post <B>9</B> and socket <B>7</B> may be connected by a pin <B>10</B> or bolt extending through bores in the socket <B>7</B> and the post <B>9</B>. The decking <B>22</B> may be covered with concrete such that the stub post <B>5</B> does not project above the concrete. The post <B>9</B> may form part of a safety barrier system.
Patent GB-2421850-A (GB)
Title: Polysilicon switching device
Inventor: KIM YOUNG-JOO
IPC: H01L21/324
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A switching device is formed on a substrate 610 including a display region (I, fig 6) and a periphery region (II, fig 6) surrounding the display region (I). The periphery region (II) comprises a plurality of protruding align keys (216, fig 6) of polycrystalline silicon (polysilicon). An active layer 614 of polysilicon is formed in the display region (I), the active layer 614 comprising a channel region VII and source and drain regions VIII, IX. A gate insulating layer 616 is formed on the active layer 614, and a gate electrode 618 is formed on the gate insulating layer 616. Interlayer insulating layer 624 includes first and second contact holes 620, 622 exposing the source and drain regions VIII, IX. Source and drain contacts 626, 628 are formed by filling the first and second contact holes 620, 622 with a conductive material. The switching device may be used in flat panel displays. A method of fabricating polycrystalline silicon using protruding polysilicon align keys and a display device structure are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2439146-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling
Inventor: ECCLESTON TONY
IPC: F16L33/00
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A pipe end fitting has an inner collar 500 attachable to and extending from an end connector 301, which receives the end of the pipe 108, a neck portion 502 of the collar extending in the direction of, and thus surrounding, a portion of the pipe 108 proximate the end of the pipe 108. The coupling arrangement normally being covered with an outer sleeve 307.
Patent GB-2428519-A (GB)
Title: Transient voltage suppression device
Inventor: KIM KYLE YUN-SU
IPC: H01C7/12
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: The device comprises a dielectric layer having an opening situated above an electrode gap with variable impedance material provided within the opening and across the gap. The variable impedance material comprises a vulcanized mixture of metallic particles and solvated polymer with insulator particles and filler particles, where the filler particles comprise an arc quenching material. The variable impedance material has a volume ratio of conductive particles to binder of between 0.5 and 2.0 and contains less than 5% by weight organic material.
Patent GB-2424040-A (GB)
Title: A juncture for a high pressure fuel system
Inventor: DENTON JAMES
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: A juncture (13) and method for changing direction of fuel flow in a high pressure fuel injection system such as a common rail (10) and/or a fuel pump (140), the juncture comprising a body (14), a first passage (24) formed in the body having a first diameter and a longitudinal axis (16) extending therethrough, the first passage (24) including a groove (34) positioned along a portion of the longitudinal axis (16), and a second passage (26) formed in the body having a second diameter, a central axis (30) extending therethrough, and an opening, the opening of the second passage (26) being provided in the groove (34) of the first passage (24) to allow fluidic communication between the second passage (26) and the first passage (24) so that stresses at the juncture (13) caused by high pressure fuel changing direction of flow is reduced.
Patent GB-2425072-A (GB)
Title: Non-thermal plasma reactor
Inventor: BEECH PHILIP MICHAEL
IPC: B01D46/50
Filed: 2005-03-08
Abstract: A non-thermal plasma reactor for the treatment of a gaseous medium comprising a plurality of double-sided filter elements in a stack, the elements being connectable alternately to high voltage and earth, and provided with a dielectric barrier between successive filter elements wherein the gaseous medium is constrained to flow into the filter elements.
Patent GB-2425398-A (GB)
Title: Composite materials of nano-dispersed silicon and tin and methods of making the same
Inventor: GAO YUAN
IPC: H01M4/485
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: Composite compounds of tin and lithium, silicon and lithium, or tin, silicon, and lithium having tin and silicon nano-dispersed in a lithium-containing matrix may be used as electrode materials and particularly anode materials for use with rechargeable batteries. Methods of making the composite compounds include the oxidation of alloys, the reaction of stabilized lithium metal powder with tin and silicon oxides, and the inaction of inorganic salts of lithium with tin and silicon containing compounds.
Patent GB-2430252-A (GB)
Title: A medicant dispenser with optical sensor for monitoring released medicant
Inventor: SULLIVAN MICHAEL HENNESSEY
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: A medicant dispenser comprises a valve with an actuator movable between a valve closed and a valve open position and through which medicant is selectively released and a device for detecting that medicant has been released. The device comprises a light generator, such as an LED 12, for emitting a beam of light, a sensor 14 for sensing light emitted from the light generator and a counter 16 coupled to the sensor for receiving a signal therefrom and for counting dispensation of the medicant. The sensor 14 may be arranged to switch the counter 16 to an operating condition on receipt of light emitted from the light generator 12. Alternatively, the light generator 12 may be switched to the operating condition on receipt of a signal from the counter 16. The light generator 12 and the sensor 14 are positioned such that medicant being dispensed interrupts the light beam emitted from the light generator 12 thereby provoking a further signal from the sensor 14. The counter 16 is arranged to detect variations in the further signal from the sensor indicative of dispensation of the medicant. There is also disclosed a method of monitoring dispensation of a medicant from a medicant dispenser and a device for detecting that medicant has been released from a medicant dispenser.
Patent GB-2442219-A (GB)
Title: Christmas tree bag
Inventor: HARRINGTON JULIA ELIZABETH
IPC: A47G33/04
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: The Christmas tree bag is placed in a mat-like form on the floor next to the Christmas tree that is wanted to be disposed of, much of the bag material being retained within the outer peripheral edge portion of the mat. The tree trunk is then placed on top of the bag in the allocated central place 2. The bag material is then released by opening along perforations in the edge portion. The bag is pulled up around the tree and drawstrings 3 are pulled together so the tree is completely enclosed inside the Christmas tree bag.
Patent GB-2434861-A (GB)
Title: A method of indicating the presence of a material in a liquid storage system
Inventor: ARMFIELD IAN PETER
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A method of indicating the presence (or absence) of a material in a liquid storage system, especially a domestic water-filled central heating system is claimed. A light sensitive indicating means which is fluorescent when exposed to electromagnetic radiation e.g. UV radiation, is introduced into the system and subsequently exposed to electromagnetic radiation. Preferably, the light sensitive indicating means is a fluorescent dye which is combined with a liquid inhibitor or cleaner which may be introduced into the storage system. Subsequently a sample of liquid may be removed from the storage system and then tested under UV radiation to see if the fluorescent dye (and thus the additive or cleaner) is still present. In the case of the additive (e.g. an inhibitor), it would be the presence that would be sought whereas in the case of a cleaner it would be the absence.
Patent GB-2447864-A (GB)
Title: Phase change material energy saving device
Inventor: SMEE JAMES ANTHONY
IPC: F24H7/00
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: The invention comprises a system of heat storage modules using phase change materials (PCMs) which are removable from a source of heat and can be transported to a location where the heat can be used. Preferably, the beat storage modules are specifically adapted for use with cars, trucks, diesel railway locomotives, marine engines, industrial waste heat applications such as power and distribution transformers, marine offshore wave and wind energy generation, solar collectors and other naturally available energy sources. The system may also include storage bases and exchange systems as well as transport and reuse equipment. In use, the invention provides a complete system for the application of phase change materials to capture and store heat energy from the waste heat of mechanical and electrical equipment and then transport and reuse this energy at a location where the heat can be usefully discharged. Typically, heat from engines and transformers is stored in transportable modules using phase change materials and then moved and released as heating for buildings, homes and offices.
Patent GB-2432652-A (GB)
Title: Gaseous fluid production apparatus and method
Inventor: TAUBE JOEL A
IPC: F17C9/02
Filed: 2005-10-14
Abstract: Gaseous fluid production apparatus (10) according to one embodiment of the invention includes a fluid container (11) containing fluid (14) in substantially the liquid state (12). A first fluid line (16) is connected to the fluid container (11) so that it receives from the fluid container (11) a first fluid stream substantially in the liquid state. A gas generator (20) is also connected to the fluid container (11) so that it receives from the fluid container (11) a second fluid stream substantially in the liquid state. A product discharge manifold (18) is connected to the gas generator (20) and to the first fluid line (16). A control means is operatively associated with the first fluid line (16) and the product discharge manifold (18) for controlling at least one parameter of the first fluid stream. A second control means is operatively associated with the gas generator (20) and the product discharge manifold (18) for controlling at least one parameter of the second fluid stream.
Patent GB-2447659-A (GB)
Title: Laser markable compositions
Inventor: WYRES CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY
IPC: C09D7/61
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: A laser-markable composition comprises a compound which is metal oxyanion or metal thioanion. Also shown is a method of producing a readable image by exposing the compound and a near infrared-absorbing agent to laser irradiation in the wavelength range 780 to 2500 nm. The metal oxyanion may be selected from chromates or polychromates and the metalthioanion may be selected from thiovanadates and polythiovanadates.
Patent GB-2450744-A (GB)
Title: Brick cutting device
Inventor: PUGH ANTHONY
IPC: B28D1/22
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: A cutter 10 for cutting bricks comprises a first jaw 12 and a second jaw 14 positioned substantially opposite the first jaw 12 and defines a receiving area for receiving a brick. A first cutting formation 24 for engagement with a brick is defined on one of the first jaw 12 and the second jaw 14. Clamping means 16, 18 connect the first jaw 12 and the second jaw 14 and are configured to move the second jaw 14 towards the first jaw 12.