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Patent GB-2360847-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for testing a workpiece
Inventor: MARU WESSENU-ABEGAZ
IPC: G01N29/265
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: Holes which are used for conveying cooling fluid through a workpiece are tested by creating acoustic waves at transducer (27) to propagate through the hole (24), and sensing the acoustic waves at transducer (30). Analysis of the received waves allows fluid flow characteristics of the passage (24) to be deduced, so that the ability of the passage to provide the required throughput of cooling fluid can be assessed.
Patent GB-2364635-A (GB)
Title: Urinal
Inventor: PATEL BHAVESH
IPC: E03D13/00
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: A urinal (10) has a urine receiving bowl, the rear wall (26) of which having a substantially horizontal transverse axis (27) when in use. The rear wall comprises at least one area of concave or convex curvature and where the extent of protrusion of the area of curvature into the bowl is substantially equal along a portion of the transverse axis. Preferably, the urinal body (12) has a urine-receiving aperture (14) defined by a rim (16). The aperture leads to a bowl (18) located within body (12). Above the aperture (14) there may be a substantially planar ridge (20). The upper lip (22) of the aperture is substantially flat, whilst the lower lip (24) is more curved.
Patent GB-2351601-A (GB)
Title: Glass funnel for a cathode ray tube and a cathode ray tube
Inventor: SUGAWARA TSUNEHIKO
IPC: H01J31/00
Filed: 2000-06-06
Abstract: A funnel for a cathode ray tube capable of increasing the rigidity of a body portion having a rectangular-shaped open end portion 11 and reducing the weight of the glass funnel wherein on at least a long side of the body portion, arched face portions 12 are formed so as to be substantially perpendicular to an open end portion 11 of the body portion and an arch like ridge portion 8 in each of the arched face portions 12 is extended to portions in the vicinity of the open end portion, whereby stresses generated in the body portion can be transmitted to the corner portions of high rigidity of the open end portion 11 along the ridge portion 8. Appendant claims also describe the dimensions of such a construction and how that this cathode ray tube funnel design can be changed for use with double electron guns.
Patent GB-2364778-A (GB)
Title: Detection of Helicobacter pylori and apparatus therefor
Inventor: RATCLIFFE NORMAN MARK
IPC: A61B5/097
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: A method for detecting Helicobacter pylori in a subject's gastroenteral tract involves measuring a change in resistance of an electronic or electrochemical sensor, notably a polypyrrole film, which is caused by ammonia, on exposure to gas from the subject's lungs and/or stomach. Depending on the magnitude of the change (if any) a positive or negative result is indicated visually by electronics means such as LED's 20, 22. In a preferred embodiment, two sensors 16a, 16b are used. One of these receives a sample of gas 24 which has passed through an ammonia-absorbing means 30 such as sodium dihydrogen phosphate or copper sulphate on a porous frit to provide a corrected baseline value for the ammonia. Porous frit 28 balances the gas flow to the two sensors. An antacid or sparkling water may be administered orally to a subject before the test. The chambers 2a, 2b can be expandable and can have an exit vent to assist gas flow. An alkaline desiccant may be provided in the common passageway 32.
Patent GB-2359605-A (GB)
Title: Pipe in pipe assemblies
Inventor: TAYLOR JR LELAND HARRIS
IPC: F16L59/14
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: A pipe in pipe assembly includes a coupling 10 used to join the ends of the inner pipe 12. The inner pipe 12 is centralized within the outer pipe 14 to provide axial resistance but minimum restraint transverse to the axis of the assembly. This provides sufficient flexibility of the inner pipe 12 to accommodate the necessary tolerances to permit the use of the coupling 10. The inner pipe 12 may be centralized within the outer pipe 14 by the use of foam 24 injected between the inner and outer pipes 12,14 and a corrugated web sleeve 22 around the ends of the inner pipe 12. The inner pipe 12 may also be centralized within the outer pipe 14 by the use of a corrugated web bulkhead 18 that fits around the inner pipe 12 and within the outer pipe 14.
Patent GB-2353839-A (GB)
Title: Double walled catheter and method of manufacture
Inventor: MARKLE DAVID REED
IPC: F16L11/08
Filed: 1999-06-08
Abstract: A catheter is disclosed which has resistance to collapsing when bent. The catheter comprises a first, thermo-flowed tube having a helical coil at least partially enveloped in the material of the tube. A second tube surrounds the fist tube and is formed from heat shrunk material.
Patent GB-2353741-A (GB)
Title: Dosing dispenser
Inventor: BRUGGER ANTON
IPC: B65D83/76
Filed: 1999-04-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a dosing dispenser (1) for multicomponent mixtures in which the components are accommodated in cartridges (14). A pump (18) is assigned to each cartridge (14). Said pump dips with the pump base thereof into an indentation (108) of the cartridge (14) thus minimizing the axial length of the dosing dispenser (1).
Patent GB-2368370-A (GB)
Title: Automatic valve clearance adjuster for i.c. engines
Inventor: GILL PETER JOHN
IPC: F01L1/22
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: The adjuster comprises an internally screw-threaded housing 1, an externally-threaded screw member 3 extending into the housing 1 and a spring 20 acting on the screw member 3 to cause it to rotate and advance out of the housing 1. To hold the screw member 3 frictionally in position for assembly into the engine, abutment means is provided which acts between the screw member 3 and the housing 1 when the screw member 3 is in an inner position. The abutment means may be a sleeve 30 disposed in the housing 1 around the spring 20 and against which the screw member 3 is tightened, eg by a tool 32. When the engine is started, impact from the cam will free the frictional lock between the screw member 3 and its housing 1. Alternatively, the abutment means may be provided by an external collar beneath the head of the screw member which engages the outer end face 35 of the housing. In a further modification, the abutment means may be provided by the interior of the housing 1 having a smaller dimension beyond the inner end of the screw thread.
Patent GB-2354688-A (GB)
Title: Microwave continuous flow water heater
Inventor: FUCILLA FRANCO
IPC: H05B6/78
Filed: 2000-11-27
Abstract: The :Microwave continuous flow and linear water heater consists of a closed chamber into which microwaves at a frequency of 2450 mhz. are introduced via two magnetrons, the heater being characterised by a chamber of truncated conical section having a concave base wherein no adjacent section are at right angles thus preventing generation of refraction and diffraction waves. The base of the chamber serves as a reflecting dish to direct energy towards the silica based flexible coil disposed against the chamber wall. The silica based coil is spiral led inside the chamber and is terminated to inlet and outlet glands. These provide for a continuous flow of water to pass through the coil in any direction depending upon the application and/ or the plumbing arrangements in which it is being used.
Patent GB-2370495-A (GB)
Title: Folding leisure chair or stool
Inventor: FAGG JONATHAN
IPC: A47C3/34
Filed: 2000-12-01
Abstract: A leisure chair or stool has a pair of generally U-shaped frames 10,11 each having a substantially linear base section 12 from which projects a pair of linear parallel limbs 13,14. The limbs of one frame 10 are pivotally connected to the respective limbs of the other frame 11 about a common axis 15 intermediate the ends of the limbs 13,14 so that the chair may be collapsed or opened out by relative pivoting movement of the frames. A fabric seat portion 16 extends between and links together the two base sections 12 to limit opening movement. At least two of the limbs are provided with respective foot portions 25,30 each of which is extensible with respect to its associated limb and may be secured by a peg mechanism 27,28,29 at a selected one of several pre-set positions 29, thereby to permit adjustment of the effective length of the limb.
Patent GB-2365230-A (GB)
Title: Lamp apparatus for liquid crystal display
Inventor: KIM KYOUNG SUB
IPC: F21V19/00
Filed: 2001-01-02
Abstract: A lamp apparatus for a liquid crystal display comprises a ground wire 1 commonly connected to low voltage electrodes 2a of lamps 2, high voltage wires 3a - c connected in series, to high voltage electrodes 2b of the lamps 2, a first plug 4 connected to at least one of the high voltage wires 3a and the ground wire 1, and a second plug 5 connected to the other high voltage wires 3b, 3c.
Patent GB-2358526-A (GB)
Title: Electrical socket contact
Inventor: ENDO TAKAYOSHI
IPC: H01R13/05
Filed: 2001-01-22
Abstract: An electrical socket contact 1 has two opposing walls 10b, 12 which extend in the mating direction of the contact, one of the walls 10b having a pair of resilient arms 15a, 15b extending obliquely therefrom towards the opposing wall 12. The arms 15a,15b each extend in the mating direction, have an end 16a, 16b integral with the one wall and have a free end 17a, 17b. The free ends 17a,17b of the arms 15a,15b face each other. The walls 10b, 12 may be two walls of a contact having a generally rectangular-section body. The arms may bias a blade-contact counterpart onto the wall opposing them thereby helping to retain the counterpart (figures 2, 3). Alternatively, the arms 15a, 15b may bias an insert 35 located within the body of the contact.
Patent GB-2361037-A (GB)
Title: Shift lever position detecting means
Inventor: SUZUKI YUTAKA
IPC: B60K20/02
Filed: 2001-02-28
Abstract: A gate-type shift lever device in which a pin 70 is formed at a mounting piece formed at the back wall portion of a base, which pin 70 axially supports a plate switch 64. Two levers 74, 76 are formed at the plate switch 64. A shift lever 40 abuts and presses a lever 74 during a shift operation from a "D" position to a "4" position. The shift lever 40 abuts and presses another lever 76 during a shift operation from a "2" position to an "L" position. In accordance with rotation of the plate switch 64 due to the pressing forces received by the levers 74, 76, a holder contact 106 moves transversely. Thus, the shift operations from the "D" position to the "4" position, and from the "2" position to the "L" position can be detected.
Patent GB-2365111-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable distribution luminaire
Inventor: FORD PAUL R
IPC: F21V17/10
Filed: 2001-05-08
Abstract: Linear luminaires that asymmetrically distribute emitted and reflected light are presented. These luminaires have single or twin unit fluorescent lighting and optional uplighting. Each includes an elliptical baffle assembly and at least one independently adjustable reflector enclosed within the housing of the luminaire. The adjustable reflector is adjustable through at least about 15{ of rotation and is at least partially hidden from view by the housing and baffle assembly. The luminaires can be surface mounted, suspended, or cantilever mounted, and include wireways to permit wiring to be run discreetly inside and through adjacent asymmetric distribution luminaires.
Patent GB-2366959-A (GB)
Title: Handover in a cellular communications system
Inventor: TAMUKAI KIYOSHI
IPC: H04W36/08
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: A portable terminal measures the received electric fields (signal strengths) from the serving base station and neighbouring base stations and compares this electric field pattern to an electric field pattern stored in memory. The base station which the portable terminal is moving toward is determined from the comparison and the portable terminal switches over to this base station. The pattern of electric fields stored in memory for a particular base station is the pattern measured by the portable terminal the first time it is in communication with the serving base station. The comparison is based on the values of square roots of the sum of the squares of the differences of received electric fields. Movement toward a particular base station is identified by a drop in a particular value. In a second embodiment the position of the portable terminal is determined by GPS and the closest base station is selected as the serving base station.
Patent GB-2376973-A (GB)
Title: Double glazed unit with arched appearance
Inventor: CURTIS ANDREW HOWARD JAMES
IPC: E06B3/66
Filed: 2001-06-06
Abstract: A double glazed unit (1) imitates the appearance of an arched window at low cost, comprising an arched member 33 at the top of the space between two glass panes (2,3). The arched former may replace the spacer members around the top of the frame, and may be coloured white or a simulated wood effect. Alternatively a decorative motif may be incorporated into the centre of the unit.
Patent GB-2381309-A (GB)
Title: Fire with modifiable flames
Inventor: STOKES KEITH JONATHAN
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: A fire comprises a simulated fuel bed 32 having a plurality of flame passages 34 therein, an (elongate) burner 30 below the fuel bed and means to modify the flames to vary their appearance. The flames may be modified by moving the burner, by pivoting or rotating it about its long axis through an angle of about 60 degrees, using a synchronous electric motor 48. The burner may comprise a plurality of slits 40. Alternatively, the flames may be disturbed after production using a fan (64, figs 4-5) located below the burner. The fan and burner moving motor may be used in the same embodiment. The fuel bed may have irregular passages with the flame inlets and outlets being laterally offset forwardly or rearwardly. The apparatus aims to create a realistic flame-effect fire using gas or liquid fuels.
Patent GB-2367085-A (GB)
Title: A security system
Inventor: GRACE DEREK W
IPC: G08B15/00
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A security system operating to deter theft from a premises comprises a substantially conventional burglar alarm providing intruder detection, a barrier 3 capable of stopping or immobilising a vehicle V and a signalling unit responding to the detection of an intruder, which signals the barrier to close so the vehicle cannot exit the premises via the drive 1. The barrier consists of projections 4 which are normally below the surface and permit a driver to drive over them and are projected above the surface when the barrier is closed. The projections may be spring loaded or may be actuated by electric or fluid pressure.
Patent GB-2381153-A (GB)
Title: Policy server
Inventor: STERLING KEITH
IPC: G06F15/00
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: A method of management of concurrent sessions within an electronic system comprising defining a model of the system to be managed, defining policies, which policies are applicable to components of the model. System components are modelled as entities in the model with hierarchical relationships between the entities. The entities each comprise a single physical or non-physical object in the system.
Patent GB-2382035-A (GB)
Title: Exercise swing
Inventor: PIERRE WILSON CHRISTIAN
IPC: A63G9/00
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: An exercise device for exercising and toning a user's lower limb muscles and, in preferred embodiments, the arm muscles also, by movement of the user's own body mass. The device has a horizontal support 10 supported above ground by vertical support 11. Torso support bars 21 are mounted at one end for angular rotation around the horizontal support 10, and the buttocks support 58, 59 is mounted at their other ends. In operation the user initially sits on seat 58 secured by safety straps. Foot support bars 12, 12a are mounted at one end for angular rotation around horizontal support 10, and are provided with foot retention means 60, 66, 67 at their other end. The foot support bars are further provided with braking means 14, 17, 22 adapted to clutch the horizontal support 10 by operating levers 16, 16a with the hands. The user pushes against an immobilised foot support 60, causing reciprocal movement of the user's torso. By exercising each leg in turn and in succession, the user may travel 360 degrees around the horizontal support 10 while exercising. Alternatively, by allowing free rotation of all the support bars from a desired height, the user is rewarded with swinging motion.
Patent GB-2383117-A (GB)
Title: Pulse tube refrigerator
Inventor: HERON ROGER ARTINDALE
IPC: F25B9/14
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: A pulse tube refrigerator comprises a fixed pressure casing (3) containing cold parts and a removable pressure casing (2) containing serviceable parts. The fixed pressure casing (3) and the removable pressure casing (2) are coupled together via a joining member (1). During cooling operation the joining member (1) is arranged such that refrigerant fluid flows between the fixed and the removable casings. During servicing the joining member is arranged to cut off flow of refrigerant fluid between the fixed and removable casings, such that refrigerant in the fixed casing is trapped and parts in the removable casing are accessible for servicing. After servicing, substantially pure refrigerant fluid is pumped into the removable casing (2), the fixed and removable casings are re-joined and the joining member (1) is arranged such that refrigerant fluid flows between the casings again. The joining member (1) may comprise a seal in the form of a rotatable disc provided with apertures.
Patent GB-2384721-A (GB)
Title: Building blocks
Inventor: DEMPSEY DALE
IPC: A63H33/12
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: A construction toy comprises blocks representing bricks which have holes extending through and mats representing mortar that also have holes. Plastic dowels fit through the holes to join the bricks and mats together. The bricks and mats may be made of lightweight washable foam material.
Patent GB-2387059-A (GB)
Title: Data compression using trial quantisations to determine final quantiser
Inventor: SAUNDERS NICHOLAS IAN
IPC: H04N7/30
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A data compression apparatus operable to compress input data, in accordance with a predetermined target output data quantity, by performing data quantisation at a degree of quantisation taken from a set of available degrees of quantisation comprises one or more trial quantisers for performing trial quantisations at respective trial degrees of quantisation, the trial degrees of quantisation being taken from a subset of the set of available degrees of quantisation; a selector for selecting a final degree of quantisation in response to the results of the trial quantisations, the final degree of quantisation being selected from the set of available degrees of quantisation such that the target output data quantity is not exceeded; and a final quantiser operable to quantise the input data at the final degree of quantisation.
Patent GB-2375156-A (GB)
Title: Pipe wrap
Inventor: HARRIS NORMAN RICHARD
IPC: F16L58/10
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A protective sleeve 1 suitable for use as a protective pipe-wrapping comprising;<BR> a flexible sheet of water-proof material 2 having a pair of edge portions 8, 10 extending along the length thereof. The edge portions 8, 10 are at least semi-rigid and have abutment faces 28, 30, extending along their length. Each abutment face 28, 30 is formed and arranged for sealing interfacing with an opposed abutment face 30, 28 when the protective sleeve is in a closed condition. Coupling elements (220, 224 of 4b) are disposed along the length of the edge portions 8, 10 for interengagement with one another for retaining the protective sleeve 1 in a closed condition to form a water-proof seal therebetween.
Patent GB-2391927-A (GB)
Title: Louvre surround for light fitting set in ceiling
Inventor: RAY PETER
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: A louvre surround 14 includes at least one transparent/translucent plate for mounting around the aperture (17, fig 1) of a light fitting 10 disposed in a ceiling. At least part of the plate is arranged to lie substantially parallel to the ceiling with an edge overlapping the aperture so that at least some light emitted from the light source 18 enters the edge of the plate and is emitted from the plate. This gives a pleasing effect and diffuses the light without increasing glare.
Patent GB-2383298-A (GB)
Title: Electrophotographic imaging apparatus with reduced packaging size
Inventor: CHEE CHRISTOPHER G
IPC: G03G15/01
Filed: 2001-08-05
Abstract: An electrophotographic imaging apparatus includes a plurality of photoconductive drums (12) and a plurality of printhead assemblies (10). Each drum has an axis of rotation (16) and a photoconductive peripheral surface (22). A plurality of the axes of rotation of the drums lie in a generally common plane (64). The peripheral surface of each drum rotates in a common direction defining an advance direction (24) of the print medium. Adjacent drums are disposed at a first distance away from each other between the axes of rotation. Each printhead assembly is associated with a respective drum and is configured for generating a laser beam (46) which impinges upon the respective drum along a line of incidence (50). The printhead assemblies are disposed at a second distance from one to another which is greater than the first distance.
Patent GB-2389292-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for creating a user interface using property paths
Inventor: HAYTON RICHARD
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for creating a user-interface independently of an application with which the user interface interacts, wherein the application includes a plurality of components and at least one component (34) contains a property (38), wherein each property is identified with an identifier The system includes a property connector module (22) to insert at least one element (46) into the user-interface (18), and to associate at least one property path with one inserted element (46), the property path including a concatenation of a plurality of identifiers (38), the concatenation of identifiers defining a path through the components (34) of the application to a property (38d) at the end of the concatenation. A client node (18) can include the user interface having one or more elements, and a client portion (22a) of the property connector module. A server node (14) can include the application, and a server portion (22b) of the property connector module.
Patent GB-2384788-A (GB)
Title: Method of coating smooth electroless nickel on magnetic memory disks and related memory devices
Inventor: NANIS LEONARD
IPC: G11B5/73
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: A method of manufacture of thin film magnetic disks and other useful articles of similar planar geometry in which a non-magnetic layer is first deposited on one or both sides of the disk or article substrate to mask chemical and mechanically induced heterogeneities introduced by pre-polishing to achieve a smooth finish, typically resulting in cold-working of the surface, and to also bind to the substrate and is then coated with a thin layer of metal selected to either reactively or catalytically initiate smooth, electroless deposition of a non-magnetic nickel alloy which is subsequently polished and coated with additional thin layers to provide magnetic read-write capability. A disk drive using one or more of such disks is provided.
Patent GB-2401738-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre sensor
Inventor: RADIODETECTION LIMITED
IPC: H04B10/071
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: To detect disturbances (changes in physical configuration) in optic communication or transmission media such as fibre-optic cables 180, a source 110 provides pulsed laser light, a circulator 150 inputs the pulsed laser light into the fibre-optic cable and receives backscattered radiation from the cable 180. Detection stage 160 detects the amplitude of radiation backscattered from the cable 180 as a function of time, the backscattered radiation being caused by pulses of laser light input into the cable 180 at a first end. Successive returns may be analysed and may be correlated to indicate the existence and/or location of a disturbance.