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Patent GB-2374789-A (GB)
Title: Pedestrian-operated power unit for detachable grass/ground treatment module
Inventor: MICHEL DAVID
IPC: A01D34/62
Filed: 2002-03-25
Abstract: A pedestrian-operated power unit 10 for a detachable grass/ground treatment module 15 comprises a chassis 11, an engine 12 mounted on the chassis 11, a frame 13 extending upwardly from the chassis 11 to permit pedestrian control of the unit 10 via the frame 13. There is an adaptor coupling 14 provided on the unit and adapted to permit releasable mounting thereon of a proprietary grass/ground treatment module 15 which is designed primarily for mounting on the frame of a multi-unit ride-on machine. The module 15 may be for mowing or scarifying etc.
Patent GB-2375330-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable seat belt guide
Inventor: WARNER JNR ROBERT J
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: A seat belt position adjusting arrangement 102 comprises a guide 106, adapted to threadedly receive a shoulder belt 103, and a mounting bracket 104 which may be secured to an upper part of a seat's backrest 107. During belt positioning, the guide 106 is slid along the bracket 104, preferably by means of a shaft 110 protruding into a slot 104A in the bracket 104. The shaft 110 may be retained in a desired position by a pair of detents (204B) projecting into the slot. The method of operation may comprise passing the seat belt 103 through slots in the guide 106 and sliding the guide 106 to set the required belt angle and height. The guide 106 may also be rotated to a desired angle. One of the slots (106A) in the guide 106 is preferably narrower than a second slot (106B), both of which may comprise openings (106C) for the belt 103. The bracket 104 is preferably secured to a child seat.
Patent GB-2378506-A (GB)
Title: Pseudo offset migration of C wave seismic data
Inventor: WANG WEIZHONG
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: The pseudo offset x between a pseudo source S* and a pseudo receiver R* is calculated for seismic data having a source location S, a receiver location R and a scatter point D. The pseudo offset is then used to map a seismic trace to the correct image location and remove multiples from the data set. The method can be used for processing converted or C wave seismic data and takes account of ray bending and layer anisotropy without the need for equation datumming. In further embodiments this method can also be used to map the seismic data point from an input travel time to a projected travel time, or to perform velocity analysis on a seismic gather by mapping the gather from a moveout travel time to an intermediate travel time.
Patent GB-2375647-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for testing tokens of varied sizes
Inventor: JUDS SCOTT
IPC: G07F1/06
Filed: 1999-03-04
Abstract: Apparatus for testing tokens of varied sizes comprises opposite walls in part defining a chute trough which a token is adapted to pass. The chute has an entrance end 108 and a discharge end. one of the opposite walls 102 has a plurality of token guide ribs 196 thereon and the ends of the guide ribs are disposed contiguous along said entrance end 108, and a wall 106 at least partially overlies and protects selected ones of said rib ends to prevent damage to said rib ends upon insertion of tokens into said entrance end 108. The said wall may in part define a token entrance slot at said chute entrance end 108. The wall 106 may be a removable cover which can be removed from said chute. The wall 106 may include an inclined token guiding surface for directing tokens away from said rib ends and towards another of said opposite walls. The width of the chute may be adjusted and its depth may be adjusted by having its walls pivotally connected. The chute may have a transparent wall which has an integral lens for use by an optical sensor for on-axis token sensing. There is also disclosed a token for use with token operated devices.
Patent GB-2380453-A (GB)
Title: System for printing a second page as a continuation of a shingling sequence for a first page using page stitching
Inventor: NGUYEN TRUNG VU
IPC: B41J11/00
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: A method and printing system (10,Fig. 1) for printing a multiple page print job on a print medium 20 is disclosed. A shingling sequence for a first page 80 of the multiple page print job is opened by successively passing a printhead 18 over the print medium 20 and the first page is printed in a steady state mode of the printhead. The steady state mode of the printhead 18 is maintained during a transition between printing the first page and printing a second page 82 of the multiple page print job, such that the second page is printed as a continuation of the shingling sequence for the first page. The system increases the speed with which successive pages and/or images may be printed on a print media and may be used to print photographs on photographic print media.
Patent GB-2385084-A (GB)
Title: Reveal lining for window / door frame
Inventor: GOFFORD ANDREW RUSSELL
IPC: E06B1/34
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A reveal lining 10 for a window or door frame 20 recessed in a wall aperture 22, 24 comprises an integral length of plastics material in an L-shape, having one planar limb 12 which abuts the window or door frame, and a non-planar limb 14 which extends at ninety degrees from the planar limb in order to overlap the wall 28 to one side of the opening. The non-planar limb 14 is shaped to resemble contoured architrave. The distal edge (16, Fig 1) of the non-planar limb 14 has a return portion 18 which is directed back towards the planar portion. The lining may be used to surround at least two adjacent sides of a building opening. The ends of the lining may be mitred (54, Fig 5) or cut square to use with corner elements (56, Fig 6). A method is described which uses clips (52, Fig 4) to hold the edge of the planar limb to the window/door frame.
Patent GB-2394860-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone fixed line conversion apparatus
Inventor: CHEN STEPHEN
IPC: H04M1/72513
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: A voice-enabled mobile phone fixed line conversion apparatus and particularly a conversion apparatus that enables a fixed line telephone to use mobile phones and has calling identification function mainly includes a conversion device connecting respectively to a fixed telephone line and a mobile phone. The conversion device consists of a microprocessor, a fixed line / mobile phone switch unit, a DTMF decoding unit, a caller identification voice unit, a fixed line detection unit and a mobile phone communication interface. The apparatus allows a fixed line telephone to take phone calls from mobile phones and hear the telephone number of the incoming phone calls.
Patent GB-2383542-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent articles enhancing skin barrier function
Inventor: KRZYSIK DUANE GERARD
IPC: A61L15/34
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and absorbent articles including compositions for protecting and enhancing the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include natural fats, natural oils, sterols or sterol derivatives, emollients, solidifying agents and viscosity enhancers.
Patent GB-2385208-A (GB)
Title: Power supply and interconnect system
Inventor: BROOKS FLOYD EUGENE
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: A contactless ambient condition detection system includes at least one base connectable to a power and signal transmitting cable and a compatible detector. The detector removably engages the base. Electrical energy, from the cable is wirelessly coupled to the detector via the base. The detector is in wireless bidirectional communication with the base. Alarm indicating signals generated remotely, can be wirelessly coupled, from the cable via the base, to the detector. Locally generated alarms can be wirelessly coupled to the cable. Detectors can be replaced without exposing the installer to AC contacts.
Patent GB-2391170-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable stand for display screen or monitor
Inventor: DUFF SIMON
IPC: F16M11/24
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: A stand (10) has a base (20) with upstanding portion (20) stationary therewith. The base (20) can rotate. A post (30) is attached to upstanding portion (20) by carriage (38) and knob (26.) When knob (26) is in an unlocked position the carriage (38) slides in channel (44) of post (30). When knob (26) is in a locked position the post (30) remains stationary with respect to upstanding means (22). Carriage (38) is connected to post (30) by a constant force arrangement which can include coil spring(s), elastic cord(s) or a gas spring to provide balanced damped movement of post (30) when knob (26) is unlocked. At top end of post (30), a fixture (34), pivotable on adjustable pivot bolt (35), can hold a flat panel display on arms (99). Fixture (34) can be rotated to provide a 15-20mm height adjustment. Cables from the computer to the display screen may be contained in a plurality of channels or conduits contained in the vertical post. The longitudinal axis of the post may be inclined forward by 7{ in order to move the centre of gravity of the stand. A brake means may be provided to lock the moveable sections of the vertical post in a desired position.
Patent GB-2405139-A (GB)
Title: Container cap with straw-receiving channel
Inventor: SPENCER MARTYN J
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A container cap 4 for fixing onto a dispensing container comprises a side wall 5 and a skirt 11 formed around the side wall. The skin defines a channel 12 around the cap into which an elongate straw 2 is receivable. The channel may be substantially circular, and at least one aperture 15 maybe formed in the skirt to expose part of the channel. A protrusion may be formed on an inside surface of the channel to at least partially restrict an entrance to the channel. An elongate slot 16 may be provided in the top of the cap to store the straw in a substantially straight configuration. The cap may be provided in combination with a dispensing container, the dispensing container having a nozzle into which an elongate straw is receivable. The skirt may be configured as a series of legs around the side wall, each leg defining an arcuate channel, the straw being received in the channels.
Patent GB-2389366-A (GB)
Title: Composites for railroad ties and other products
Inventor: CAHILL PAUL J
IPC: C08L67/02
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: Formulation of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with pulverized recycled rubber-like material, and optimally a compatibilizing agent is described for application to railroad tie construction and other products. Desirably, the attractive formulation provides useful products from recycling of plastic PET bottles and discarded tires which greatly benefits the environment. The formulation can be foamed during an extrusion process to reduce the density of the composite so as to be even more economically attractive. Optional use of branching-chain extension agents and/or hydrolytic stabilization additives can also be used in the formulation for further benefits.
Patent GB-2394135-A (GB)
Title: Sensor alignment system and method
Inventor: ZORATTI PAUL K
IPC: G01S7/40
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: A system and method for sensor alignment is disclosed which is particularly suited for alignment and verification of a radar antenna array attached to an automobile. A sensor device 100 attached to an automobile 110 is aligned by positioning a first detection means 120 relative to the automobile and generating a plurality of beams towards the detection means. A beam crossing point common to a first and second adjacent beam is selected and the sensor alignment is verified by determining whether the beam crossing point is coincident with the first detection means. In a second embodiment a second detection means 130 may be positioned relative to the automobile 110 and vertically displaced from a defined sensor axis wherein the signal levels from the first and second beams are determined to vent, whether the sensor is aligned. In a third embodiment a system is provided for aligning a sensor device 100 attached to an assembly 110, whereby a first positioning fixture 200 is provided for placing the assembly 110 in a first location and a second positioning fixture 220 is provided for placing a first detection means in a second location relative to the assembly such that the first detection means is positioned at the beam crossing point of a first and second adjacent beam when the sensor device is aligned.
Patent GB-2406755-A (GB)
Title: Communication system, communication unit and method of sharing a communication resource
Inventor: THOMAS HOWARD
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-10-04
Abstract: A wireless communication system (200) comprises one or more communication networks supporting communications for a plurality of communication units on a shared communication resource. An identification function (144) identifies interference within, or non-availability of, a portion of the shared resource; and a communication adaptation function (142), responsive to a resource-responsible agent (140) that is triggered when interference is identified, reduces a level of interference or makes a portion of the shared resource available for use. A communication unit and a method of sharing a communication resource are also provided. In this manner, a mechanism identifies and targets those resource irresponsible users for automatic adjustment of their performance attributes to minimise interference in one or more communication networks.
Patent GB-2393883-A (GB)
Title: Global paging of mobile stations in a wireless network using msc pool
Inventor: PAPADIMITRIOU DIMITRIOS
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: A system and methods of global paging of mobile stations in a wireless network. The system includes a MSC pool (50) for servicing mobile stations within a specified service area of the network and a radio configuration database (70) defining a by any of global paging areas (80, 82, 84) within the specified service area. The radio configuration database (70) is accessible by any mobile switching center (52, 54, 56) in the pool (50) to allow paging of a mobile station (28) roaming within the specified service area according to one or more global paging areas (80, 82, 86). The radio configuration database (70) can be structured in a hierarchy including cells, locations areas, and base station controller/radio network controller (20) for each global paging area in the specified service area. In this way, any mobile switching center in the pool is capable of paging a mobile station within the specified service area by accessing the radio configuration database and determining the cell identity, location area identity, and base station controller/radio network controller identity of a mobile station roaming within the specified service area.
Patent GB-2410707-A (GB)
Title: Treatment device for wound therapy
Inventor: GUNNIGLE STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: A wound treatment device (1,10) comprising a housing (2,11) having a first opening and a second opening (6,13), wherein the device further comprises an adhesive-coated flange (3,12) around the first opening for attachment of the device around a wound to be treated, and wherein the second opening (6,13) is adapted for attachment to an aerosol container (7). The aerosol container can contain a wound healing therapeutic agent. The wound treatment device (1,10) can be sterilized and packaged in a microorganism-impermeable container and also the wound treatment device (1,10) can be made collapsible for transportation and storage.
Patent GB-2401619-A (GB)
Title: Mounting instrumentation on a drill string
Inventor: VILLAREAL STEVEN G
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A chassis (31) that can be positioned in a drill collar (26) of a downhole tool includes first (35) and second portions (41) made from different materials. The first portion (35) is made of a highly machinable material and has at least one cavity for housing instrumentation (32a). The second potion (41) which is positioned about the first portion (35) is made from a high strength and/or erosion resistant material and protects the first portion (35) from drilling fluids. A hot isostatic pressing process (HIP) may be used to metallurgically bond the materials to form the chassis (31).
Patent GB-2414918-A (GB)
Title: Belt for plaiting equipment
Inventor: GRIFFIN BEVERLEY
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: A belt 1 comprises a plurality of tool retaining pockets 4-8 that are formed from a folded web of waterproof material. One pocket 4 includes a sponge which acts as a pin cushion for needles. The belt is of adjustable length and has a quick release buckle. The pockets are of a sturdy construction so that scissors, combs, elastic bands and other equipment typically used for plaiting hair can be safely retained.
Patent GB-2398271-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to security or authentication markings and the like
Inventor: IQBAL RIFAT
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: A security or authentication marking on a document or product takes the form of refractive index variations or other variations in light managing properties, in a layer or sheet of light-transmitting material provided on or in at least part of the document or product. The light-transmitting material may be in the form of a sheet of said light-transmitting material extended over a light-transmitting aperture or window in the document or product, or may be extended in a layer across a light-transmitting part of the product, or over a light-reflecting part of said document or product.
Patent GB-2416549-A (GB)
Title: Fence panel clamp
Inventor: SIMISTER GLEN
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A clamp for securing a fence panel 8 in a slotted post 4, the clamp comprising a pair of longitudinal arms 12, 14 each adapted to fit into a respective slot 6 in the post 4, the arms 12 and 14 being interconnected together by a u-shaped bracket 16, 18 which fits about the periphery of the post 4, the arm 12, 14 having a u-shaped shoulder 22, 24 which extends over the top of the panel 8, the clamp having fastening means 20, 26 to secure the post 4 and fence 8 to the clamp 10.
Patent GB-2401125-A (GB)
Title: Block having surface layer piece attached thereto
Inventor: INUZUKA MASAO
IPC: E01C5/22
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A paving block with a rubber piece made from, e.g., a used tire, for reducing echoes, noise, wear, icing on the block surface, adhering force of ice, shocks in collisions, etc. The block having high dimensional accuracy and comprising strong rubber piece that does not peel away for a log period is provided by a simple and low-cost method. The method is applied to provide diverse construction blocks to which materials, other than rubber, with various characteristics are attached. A square piece of rubber is cut off from a tire with non-uniform, uneven thickness caused by wear. This piece of rubber is made a surface layer piece (1) of a block, and asphalt that functions as a bonding portion (2) is applied to the back side of the surface layer piece (1). Concrete is placed directly on the asphalt as a curing body (3). The concrete placement thickness is adjusted so that the entire block has a predetermined thickness, and the concrete is cured. Using a holding arm (7), a net-like member (5), a separator (33), a joint (34), etc. can increase the strength of the block.
Patent GB-2419505-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting the resistance of an electric heating element by DC pulsing a flame sprayed metal/metal oxide matrix
Inventor: BOARDMAN JEFFERY
IPC: C23C4/06
Filed: 2004-10-23
Abstract: A method for forming an electrical heating element by flame spraying a metal/metallic oxide matrix, wherein a flame sprayed metal/metallic oxide matrix is deposited onto an insulating or conductive substrate such as to have a higher resistance than is required for a designed use, and an intermittently pulsed high voltage DC supply is applied across the matrix such as to produce continuous electrically conductive paths through the matrix which permanently increase the overall conduction and simultaneously reduce the overall resistance of the metal/metallic matrix to achieve a desired resistance value.
Patent GB-2420616-A (GB)
Title: Personal pollution monitor
Inventor: HIGGS VICTOR
IPC: G08B21/12
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: This invention relates to a personal device for monitoring pollution gases and particulate pollution. This device is designed to alert and warn the user that the local environment is polluted and to take the necessary precautions. This present invention relates to a personal, portable, handheld and wearable detector system. The pollution monitor in one embodiment includes a particulate sensor and a chemical sensor or sensor array for detecting pollution gases. The sensor outputs are analyzed by a microprocessor and if the pollution levels are higher than the set thresholds this will warn the user by an audible and visible alarm. The alarm signal can also be output via a communications module to a local network via a wireless link. This system will have a low operating power and a compact small size to facilitate its function as a personal pollution monitor.
Patent GB-2411300-A (GB)
Title: Sensing condition of an earth connection to a workpiece eg in arc welding or cutting
Inventor: GOODWIN DAVID EDWARD
IPC: G01R31/04
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: The invention relates to earth connections to workpieces particularly a workpiece to which an arc is to be struck, and more particularly to a workpiece that is underwater. It is of considerable importance that a workpiece is properly connected to earth, and that the impedance of the connection is not such as will elevate dangerously the voltage on the workpiece. The objective of the invention is to solve this problem, an objective met by an earth connection for workpieces 7 that comprises a loop 2 in the connection of the workpiece to earth, the loop being connected at each end to and being completed by the workpiece, and there being a sensor means 4 to sense current flowing in the loop.
Patent GB-2410693-A (GB)
Title: Method of ameliorating vision-inhibiting effects of cataracts and the like
Inventor: RINES ROBERT HARVEY
IPC: A61N7/00
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A technique and apparatus for ameliorating, at least temporarily, vision-inhibiting effects of cataracts and the like within the lens of an eye, wherein MHz high-frequency ultrasound of relatively low power much less than that which would cause rupturing or fragmentation of the lens is used to treat the eye and for limited irradiation periods sufficient, however, to agitate and move around protein clumps or the like within the lens that cause the cataracts.
Patent GB-2415116-A (GB)
Title: Delivering more apparent bass through the psychoacoustic perception of bass frequencies
Inventor: BEYER ROBERT PATRICK
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: Signal processing apparatus produces an audio signal suitable for conveying a psychoacoustic perception of a low frequency audio signal to a listener, the apparatus generates harmonics of the low frequency signal by shaping the waveform of the low frequency signal with respect to time and/or level. This may be achieved using a peak-hold generator and a rectifier, or using a peak-hold-decay generator.