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Patent GB-2388554-A (GB)
Title: Exerciser for chest expansion
Inventor: YANG WEN-HISU
IPC: B65G7/12
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A fitness apparatus for chest expansion and tension pulling includes an arcuate support board 1, two oscillating rod bodies 2 and one or more than one elastic bodies 3, wherein the central area on the external portion of the arcuate support board 1 is soldered with an axle seat 12 provided for pivotally conjoining two rotary pivot housings 22 at the rear ends of the two oscillating rod bodies 2; two cotters 13 respectively and pivotally position the two oscillating rod bodies 2 onto the axle seat 12. The front end of the oscillating rod body may include a grip rod 21 while the middle rear segment thereof is disposed with a bush 23 for housing one or more than one elastic bodies 3. When in operation, the arcuate support board 1 pushes against and positions at the user's abdominal portion providing a stable point for force exertion. Therefore, the two oscillating rod bodies 2 elastically expand and close in a smooth operation to avoid sport injury and sway so as to increase stability and correctly implement tension.
Patent GB-2381938-A (GB)
Title: Compensating for eccentricity of an optical disc
Inventor: LEE MOON-NOH
IPC: G11B7/095
Filed: 2002-09-03
Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing periodic disturbance in a recording medium having large eccentricity and deflection mass. A disturbance observer (DOB) 20 or modified disturbance observer (MA-DOB) 40, Figure 4, is provided for outputting a compensation signal U<I>(t)</I> from which periodic disturbance has been rejected by compensating for an error detected by an error detecting means 10, 11 in a first compensation signal U<I> fb (t)</I> with a second compensation signal U<I> ff (t)</I>, and filtering the combining result at a predetermined bandwidth. Thus, periodic disturbance can be effectively excluded in recording or reproducing data on or from a recording medium in an optical recording medium drive system. Therefore, it is possible to stabilize an unstable tracking servo due to the eccentricity or deflection mass of a recording medium such as a disc.
Patent GB-2392968-A (GB)
Title: Clutch control system for automatically controlling a friction clutch in a motor vehicle
Inventor: BOLL BERNHARD
IPC: F16D48/06
Filed: 2002-09-14
Abstract: A friction clutch controller for a motor vehicle to improve hill starts, includes an engine speed sensor 24, a vehicle speed sensor 57, gear sensor 32 and a brake release sensor 66,68,72. The control causing partial engagement of the clutch 14 after a reduction in degree of actuation of the brakes, when the vehicle is at rest with the brakes applied, with a gear selected and the engine revolution rate lies below a defined value. The clutch 14 is disengaged after a period of 0.5-4 seconds from cessation of braking if the accelerator is not pressed.
Patent GB-2397877-A (GB)
Title: Sensory-mesh helmet
Inventor: GRAHAM ANN
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: This invention is a sensory-mesh formed as a helmet with provisions for the determination, measurement and comparison of biophysological phenomena <B>(1)</B> and related atmospheric, geographical and meteorological phenomena. The sensory-mesh helmet allows for the attachment of an optical device and method <B>(2)</B> together with an anomaloscope visor <B>(3,4)</B> for measuring the spectral-sensitivity of receptors in the eye and luminance balance, perception processing, and enabling the relationship and determination and measure of rhythms of colour-matching, hue-sensitivity and field-size and luminance of human observers and an auditory and olfactory devices <B>(5,6)</B> together with provision and accommodation for other related devices (7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14) that determine and measure internal biophysical and biochemical and external environmental phenomena.
Patent GB-2380181-A (GB)
Title: Gully emptier
Inventor: DORNEY JOHN PHILIP
IPC: E03F7/10
Filed: 2000-05-25
Abstract: A gully emptier (10, Fig 1) comprises a tank 14, a pipe 16 including a rigid downpipe section 24, and an automatically operable catch mechanism for securing the downpipe to the gully emptier when not in use. The catch mechanism comprises a collector member 68 and a retaining arm 70 which automatically secures the downpipe when it is adjacent to the collector member. The gully emptier further comprises mechanical actuating means (Figure 12) located adjacent the connection of the boom 20 to the tank 14, which swivels the pipe so that it is moved towards the catch mechanism. The mechanical actuating means and the retaining arm may both be pneumatically operated.
Patent GB-2398419-A (GB)
Title: Charities donation service
Inventor: REHMAN IQBAL
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: The charities donations service is a system for enabling donators to give money to one or more charities via a single telephone call or SMS text message. A donation is made as soon as the call is connected or the SMS message is sent. No other information is required for the donation/transaction to be completed and the service is available to all donators without registration.
Patent GB-2399667-A (GB)
Title: Recording the handling of articles
Inventor: HUNT NICHOLAS DENIS
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: A method of changing the state of a security tag provided on an article eg a library book also having an identifying barcode, using apparatus having a movable sub-frame 22 which carries an electromagnet 24 for changing the state of the security tag. The apparatus defines a location for the article and when an article is placed there, the barcode on the article is read and verified. So long as the verification is complete, the sub-frame 22 is moved to a second position where the electromagnet 24 is adjacent the security tag and then the electromagnetic is energised to change the state of that tag. When completed, the sub-frame is moved back to its first position. The method can be used in self-issuing and return systems.
Patent GB-2392478-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wheel end having integrated knuckle and outer race
Inventor: WANG HUI
IPC: B62D7/18
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: A bearing assembly (10) of a wheel end for a motor vehicle comprises a steering knuckle (13) including a body (16), having an inner wall (20) formed therethrough to define a center bore (23) of the body. The inner wall (20) has an inboard outer raceway (26) and an outboard outer raceway (30) formed thereon. The assembly includes a hub (33) including a flange (36) and a hub shaft (40) having inboard (43) and outboard (44) ends, the flange extending from the hub shaft (40) at the outboard end (44). The hub shaft (40) is disposed in the center bore (23) of the knuckle, and has a first raceway (53) formed thereon adjacent the outboard end of the hub shaft, the first raceway being configured to cooperate with the outboard outer raceway (30) of the steering knuckle to house bearings. The hub shaft has a stepped boss (50) formed thereon adjacent the inboard end of the hub shaft. The assembly further comprises an inner race (56) disposed in the stepped boss, the inner race having a second raceway (60) formed thereon adjacent the inboard end of the hub shaft and configured to cooperate with the inboard outer raceway (26) of the steering knuckle to house bearings. Alternatively the assembly may have first and second races (356, 357, fig 4a) disposed directly on the hub shaft.
Patent GB-2387908-A (GB)
Title: Seismic source comprising solenoid coil and bullet
Inventor: CHANG CHUNG
IPC: G01V1/143
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A acoustic energy generator 10 for use in a borehole 12 comprises a solenoid 2 and a bullet 4 which is positioned inside the solenoid's coil 8. When a current pulse is applied to the coil 8 an electromagnetic force propels the bullet 4 towards the borehole wall 12. The bullet may capped with a metal (eg steel), plastic (eg PVC, PEEK) or rubber head. A shield placed around the solenoid's coil 8 may be used to enhance the electromagnetic driving force. A retraction means (eg rod and spring) to return the bullet into the solenoid after firing may be provided. The bullet only causes a small reaction force on the solenoid, and so tool borne arrivals and Stoneley modes are minimised. The device 10 which forms part of a borehole apparatus (eg sonde, drilling collar) is used in logging while drilling (LWD), wireline and permanent monitoring installations.
Patent GB-2391393-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for making electrical connectors
Inventor: ASHMAN JOHN J
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: Electrical connectors of the type comprising elongate contacts 179 arranged in though holes 199 in an insulating base 165 and extending from a first face 167 to the opposite face 166 are provided with solder portions such as balls 180,181 fused to the ends of the contacts at the first face by a method in which the solder portions are brought into alignment with the holes 199 by a carrier 172 with cavities 173,174 for the solder and are then fused. The carrier may have the form of a belt. The application also described the connector construction including edge formations for joining adjacent connectors and means for positioning the connector(s) on a circuit board.
Patent GB-2394561-A (GB)
Title: Retractable lens barrel with oblique path and position controller
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G02B7/10
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A retractable barrel with a rear holder 51 holds a rear optical element LG3 on an axis and an annular member which is movable along the axis towards and away from said rear holder without rotation. The annular member accommodates a retractable holder 6 holding a front optical element LG2. A position controller 21a and (35, 39, and 40, Fig 1) moves the annular member and retractable holder between an operational position (see Fig 123), spaced from the rear holder with the front optical element LG2 aligned with the axis, to a retracted position (see Fig 124) where the rear optical element is accommodated within the inner peripheral surface of the annular member with the front optical element LG2 displaced relative to the axis. The rear holder has a portion 51h, which has a section removed so as to allow for an oblique path taken by the retractable holder 6.
Patent GB-2405400-A (GB)
Title: Oxidising scrap steel with steam
Inventor: SMITH RAY
IPC: C22B7/00
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: Scrap steel is oxidised with steam. At the start of the process, scrap steel products are oxidised in a retort 1 in combustion with hydrogen and oxygen gas obtained from the electrolysis of water. When the combustion process reaches a first critical temperature the hydrogen supply is removed so that the combustion process is fuelled by oxygen only. At a second critical temperature the oxygen supply is replaced by dry steam. The oxidisation process yields iron oxides and hydrogen gas.
Patent GB-2405805-A (GB)
Title: An amusement with prizes machine incorporating a ball accept/reject mechanism
Inventor: JONES DAVID
IPC: G07F17/38
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: An amusement with prizes machine incorporating a ball accept/reject mechanism. A coin operated amusement machine is fitted with an 'accept/reject' ball mechanism, enabling the player to check or manipulate a ball before either accepting or rejecting the ball within a set time. Reaction time, memory and symbol recognition would all be tested. A number of mechanisms would allow the player to select balls to create a winning line and trigger a payout by the machine. Balls could also be selected to complete a winning line or board on a bingo type game. A video version of the game played on a screen is also provided.
Patent GB-2398923-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning contaminated electrodes within a desorption ion source
Inventor: HOLLE ARMIN
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: Cleaning contaminated electrodes used for accelerating or guiding ions within desorption ion sources, particularly matrix-assisted laser desorption ion sources (MALDI), by means of a cleaning plate 1 having the external form of a sample support plate. The cleaning plate 1 may be equipped with recess mounted cleaning scrubbers, 2 and 3, which may be moved out when necessary and which carry out cleaning by dry rubbing or with the help of high-boiling solvents. The moving out of the scrubbers 2 and 3 may be controlled by a coded sequence of laser shots received by a light sensitive element 4. The plate 1 may be equipped with a spray nozzles (10, figures 2 and 3) connected to a reservoir of cleaning fluid (13). The plate may also carry a transponder 5, barcode 6, and mirrors 7, 8, and 9, inset at different angles to allow visual inspection of the cleaning process.
Patent GB-2398440-A (GB)
Title: Transient protection circuit
Inventor: ZACK GARY E
IPC: H03K17/08
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: A transient protection circuit including a reference diode D5 with its cathode connected to ground, a transistor 65 biased as a current source having its output terminal operably connected to an anode of the reference diode, and at least a second diode D6 operably connected between the anode of the reference diode and a bus pin 22, whereby the transistor supplies current when a module ground is intact. The circuit is particularly suitable for an integrated circuit.
Patent GB-2412195-A (GB)
Title: A method of enhancing spectral data
Inventor: BOHLEN JEAN-MARC
IPC: G01J3/45
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A method of enhancing spectral data such as a frequency, wavelength or mass spectrum comprises applying an inverse Fourier Transform to the data in the frequency, wavelength or mass spectrum, zero-filling and, optionally, apodizing that inverse transform data, and then applying a Fourier Transform to convert the inverse data back into the frequency, wavelength or mass domain. The resultant processed spectrum provides a more accurate indication of peak location, shape and height.
Patent GB-2401405-A (GB)
Title: A tidal powered device for pumping fluid
Inventor: ADAMSON THOMAS
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2004-05-04
Abstract: A tidal powered device 1 comprises a first buoyant member 2 connected by a connecting element 4 to a second member 5 which pumps a second fluid in a chamber 7. Movement of the first member 2 causes pumping of the second fluid relative to the chamber. The second member 5 may be a diaphragm, attached to an interior wall of the chamber and dividing it in two. The device may be supported by structure 12, secured to the sea floor and having a telescopic shaft 9 which guides the movement of the connecting element 4. The device may be used to pump water for electricity generation or to a desalination plant.
Patent GB-2398026-A (GB)
Title: Remote-controlled ultrasonic transmitting firing aircraft
Inventor: TIAN YU
IPC: A63H27/00
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a remote-controlled aircraft which may simulate air combat using ultrasonic wave. The aircraft comprises a front fuselage (2), wings (1), a propeller (4), a rear fuselage (5), tail fins (6), rudders (7), a box (3) for air combat, a remote controller (8), a main circuit (9) which receives signal from the remote controller (8). The box (3) comprises an ultrasonic transmitting tube (31), an ultrasonic receiving sensor (35), and a control circuit (34). The remote controller (8) may transmit a signal F1 to control the propeller (4), a signal F2 to control rudders (7), and a signal F3 to command the tube (31) to transmit ultrasonic wave. The main circuit (9) can separate the single F3 and send it to the control circuit (34). Two such aircrafts, each under the individual control of an associated remote controller, may be used to simulate combat during war gaming.
Patent GB-2399271-A (GB)
Title: A hysteroscopic insemination system
Inventor: MORRIS LEE H A
IPC: A61D19/02
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a hysteroscopic insemination system comprising a uterus of a female species of a mammal, a plurality of sperm cells contained within said uterus (24,26), an aspirated volume of medium surrounding said sperm cells to which said sperm cells are responsive. The disclosed system may be used to artificially inseminate such mammalian species as equids, bovides and swine.
Patent GB-2405205-A (GB)
Title: Real-time velocity and pore pressure prediction ahead of bit
Inventor: ESMERSOY CENGIZ
IPC: G01V1/32
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: A method for estimating velocity ahead of a drill bit 208 includes generating seismic waves at a surface from at least two source positions 214 in the vicinity of the borehole 210, receiving seismic waves reflected from a target reflector 212 ahead of the drill bit, determining travel times of the seismic waves received at one or more receivers 216 in a downhole tool near the drill bit, and inverting the travel times to determine the velocity of the formation ahead of the drill bit. The velocities ahead of the drill bit are transformed into pore pressures using known transforms (eg Hottman-Johnson). The method may be used to provide accurate real-time check-shot data to update pre-drill velocities determined during an earlier surface seismic survey.
Patent GB-2406372-A (GB)
Title: Radiator valve device with rotationally adjustable inlet and outlet connector positions
Inventor: ANCHISI SERGIO
IPC: F16K27/02
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: A universal flow intercepting and regulating valve device for radiators in heating systems; the valve device comprises a hollow body (10) defining a flow path for a fluid between an inlet and an outlet connector (11, 12), and a valve member (13, 23) in the flow path for intercepting and regulating the flow. The elongated body (10) in turn comprises a first and a second body portion (10A, 10B), each provided with its own flow inlet/outlet connector (11, 12) opening into a respective internal chamber (16, 17) of the flow path. The two body portions (10A, 10B) of the valve are rotatably connected to each other by a hollow shaft (14) to change and angularly adjust the relative position of the inlet/outlet connectors (11, 12); the shaft (14) comprises an axial duct (15), which opens into the internal chambers (16, 17) and towards the valve member to stop or regulate the flow.
Patent GB-2405160-A (GB)
Title: Sound insulating panel
Inventor: ELLIS DAVID
IPC: B32B5/24
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A sound insulating panel for use in buildings, the panel comprising an upper load-bearing sheet (14), such as chipboard, adhered to a fibrous sheet (16). The fibrous sheet is a fibre mat made from polyester or other plastics material, or a rebond foam mat made from scrap foam shredded to crumb and crushed and glued together. The thickness of the layers is selected to produce a panel which when used with concrete slab separating floors fulfils the requirements of the Building Regulations Part 'E' concerning the passage of sound between buildings, and thus has a minimum of 17dB   W  Lw when tested to BS EN ISO 140-6: 1998. This is achieved by having a thickness for the upper load-bearing layer (14) in the range 30-10mm and with a thickness of the fibrous sheet (16) in the range 20-1mm.
Patent GB-2402973-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for membrane separation of air into nitrogenand oxygen elements for use in internal combustion engines
Inventor: DAVIDSON JAMES G
IPC: F02M25/12
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing the emissions and improving the performance of an internal combustion engine (40). An input air stream is separated into an oxygen-enriched air stream and a nitrogen-enriched air stream. The nitrogen-enriched air stream is received by a holding chamber (35). The oxygen-enriched air and a combustible fuel are provided to a combustion chamber (45) of the internal combustion engine (40) and a combustion process is initiated. After a predefined time delay, a volume of nitrogen-enriched air is provided from the holding chamber (35) to the combustion chamber (45) to be used during the rest of the combustion process.
Patent GB-2409399-A (GB)
Title: Breast supports
Inventor: MORGAN JOANNE LYNSEY
IPC: A41C3/10
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: An article of wear for supporting the breasts under a fashion garment, swimwear or nightwear without using visible shoulder straps comprises a sling or slings 1 which are attached to the body or to the garment above the level of the nipple and provide lift and support to the breasts. The slings may be adjustably attached to the garment, e.g. to take account of different breast sizes and they may themselves differ in size. They may incorporate silicone strips at their lower parts and may have portions for covering the breasts. Fig 9 shows a bikini top with diagonally arranged strips 700 which lift the breasts and urge them towards each other.
Patent GB-2418349-A (GB)
Title: Mounting assembly for connecting a tray to a wheelchair
Inventor: MCQUILTON GORDON
IPC: A47C7/70
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: An assembly 10 for mounting a tray 12 to a wide variety of different sizes and styles of wheelchairs. A first elongate guide means is provided in the form of two profiles 18 each including a pair of tracks. A second elongate guide means in the form of a length of similar profile is provided. The second elongate guide means can be mounted where required on the first elongate guide means. A pair of brackets 42 are adjustably mounted towards each end of the second elongate guide means, the brackets adjustably mount cranked members (58) which can be mounted to a wheelchair.
Patent GB-2406346-A (GB)
Title: Orientable whipstock tool
Inventor: POLLARD MICHAEL E
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: A whipstock assembly includes a counterweight 2, whipstock body 8 and a neutraliser 11 releasably securable to the whipstock body 8. The neutraliser 11 has a centre of gravity opposite the whipstock centre of gravity. The neutraliser 11 has a wedge member having an inclined upper surface engageable and connectable with an inclined lower surface of the whipstock body. A detaching mechanism including shear pins 7 allows the neutraliser 11 to be released from the whipstock to be retrieved to the surface. The apparatus is said to allow a whipstock to be positioned at a desired azimuth within a wellbore.
Patent GB-2404870-A (GB)
Title: Kiteboard
Inventor: MORRIS DAVID
IPC: A63C17/26
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A kiteboard comprising a platform on which a person stands in use, a pair of ground engaging members and an axle between the pair of ground engaging members, wherein the platform is located between the axle and the ground in use.
Patent GB-2425895-A (GB)
Title: Registration structure for aligning components on a substrate
Inventor: BRICHENO TERRY
IPC: G03F7/00
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: Components such as optical components are accurately aligned on a substrate by engagement with alignment features formed on the substrate. Substrate 1 is coated with a layer of SU-8 2000 (RTM) photoresist 26 by e.g. spin coating. The photoresist is then baked, a negative mask 28 is applied, and the photoresist is irradiated with UV light. The photoresist is then developed and unwanted portions are removed. The portions of photoresist remaining have sufficient size and strength to act as registration features for the alignment of circuit components on the substrate. The alignment structures are particularly useful for hybrid optical circuits.