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Patent GB-2407484-A (GB)
Title: Electric toaster
Inventor: WONG KWOK PING
IPC: A47J37/08
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: The present invention discloses an internal safety structure for toasters comprising a circuit board (12), a motor (3), a lifting rack (17) and others. The motor (3) is a low voltage direct current motor driving the lifting rack (17) to move upwards or downwards through a set of gears, a set of clutch gears and a driving gear bar (19). On the circuit board (12), an upper sensor (15) and a lower sensor (16) are installed to sense the lifting level of the lifting rack (17), and a transformer (13) is installed to reduce the voltage of alternating current of power to the circuit board (12) and the motor (3) through a set of diode rectifiers changing alternating current to direct current. The present invention is of simple and reliable construction, susceptible of low production costs and consumes low energy. It is economical and durable and produces less noise.
Patent GB-2412333-A (GB)
Title: Separating suspended particles from a liquid
Inventor: WOODBRIDGE BARRIE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A process and apparatus for separating suspended solid material from a fluid, comprising the steps of adding in a chamber buoyant media (106) to the fluid to form a first mixture of fluid influent and buoyant media, adding a flocculant (108) to the said first mixture to form a second mixture of influent, buoyant media and flocculant, transferring said second mixture to a flotation chamber (200), introducing a pressurised fluid (203) to the second mixture in said flotation chamber, removing separated floating sludge from said flotation chamber, and removing separated clarified effluent from said flotation chamber.Optionally, a coagulant may be added after the flocculant.
Patent GB-2419016-A (GB)
Title: Cellular authentication token
Inventor: SPEISER ARNON
IPC: G06F1/00
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: Multiple One Time Password accounts and any other password accounts are managed on the same Cellular device. The management of the accounts means the definition, updating and showing of the account details and the production of the required OTP or other password when requested.
Patent GB-2420492-A (GB)
Title: Sports boot tool
Inventor: DONOVAN PAUL
IPC: A43B5/02
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A sports boot tool has three main parts in which a stud key part (5) and a stud compartment (2) sandwich a cleaning blade part (3) to aid the maintenance of a sports boot. The stud key part includes two main types of keys (6), used to remove and secure sports boot studs, by fitting to and twisting the studs. Access to the stud compartment is provided by a clockwise twist-and-release lid (1). The blade part (3) dissects the stud key and compartment parts which includes an inserted cleaning tool, whereby detritus is scraped and removed from the boot, and a boot lace hook at it's opposite end (4), used in conjunction with bootlaces, to hook under and loosen them.
Patent GB-2422354-A (GB)
Title: Light guided keyboard system
Inventor: TSENG CHIANG-HUA
IPC: G06F3/0489
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: A light guided keyboard system essentially comprised of a light emission circuit (13) and a guide control circuit (12) built in the keyboard (11); an EL lamp or other light emitting device (14) being connected to the light emission circuit (13); and guide software such (33) as spelling guide or typing method guide, application software control interface (32) and driver (31) being included in the computer software unit to guide typing of spelling, characters, applications, web pages, game software, and pre-schooling education programs in faster and easier operation of the keyboard. The keyboard system guides a user by illuminating one or more of the light emitting devices (14) associated with the next key to be pressed.
Patent GB-2412837-A (GB)
Title: Shroud plate attachment for a helmet
Inventor: PRENDERGAST JONATHON R
IPC: G02B27/00
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: A shroud plate 10 for a helmet comprises a shell 13, an insert 16, a lock 18, a release mechanism 26, wherein the shell extends around at least a portion of the insert and has a smooth surface with rounded edges and corners and is shaped to match the contour of the helmet, and at least one attachment point wherein the attachment point is laterally movable within a restricted area. Further, the shroud plate may be attachable to a helmet at a single attachment point and may be given rotational stability by an elevated ridge or a plurality of legs which may extend over or wrap around an edge of the helmet.
Patent GB-2418663-A (GB)
Title: Palletised loads of containers
Inventor: FACEY HUGH DAVID
IPC: B65D19/38
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A device for alleviating slackening of vertical strapping (24) in palletised loads of containers comprises a pair of rectangular frames (32, 33) or boards, spring means (34) between the frames urging them apart, and tethering means (47, 48) limiting separation of the frames, which device is preferably placed on top of a slip sheet (22Y) placed on the top layer (L) of containers, especially of bottles (20). The outer edges of the upper frame (32) preferably have shallow grooves (51) to accommodate the vertical strapping (24) and protect it from abrasion. The lower frame (33) preferably has a flared outer skirt (49) to assist in locating the device on a top slip sheet (22Y), and locating a plurality of such devices one on another for return transport.
Patent GB-2415276-A (GB)
Title: Method for preserving access to deleted and overwritten documents in a document management system
Inventor: KAPUR RAJESH
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: A method for preserving access to deleted or overwritten document data within a system, wherein said document data is stored in a system filestore associated with a system database containing reference data to point to the document data <SL> <LI>within the system filestore, the method comprising the steps of: <LI>determining that a delete/overwrite command has been issued; <LI> <LI>recording the reference data prior to or after deleting or updating of the reference data; <LI>inserting the recorded reference data in a set of access-preservation tables; and <LI>providing the set of access-preservation tables to point to the deleted/overwritten document data within the filestore. </SL>
Patent GB-2423022-A (GB)
Title: Percutaneous electrical stimulation probe for pain relief
Inventor: DANIELS SUSAN RAMAO-DUARTE
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: The probe comprises an elongate conductive body with a sharp tip for piercing the skin to allow subcutaneous positioning. The probe has a connector 3 for attachment to a holder 7 and cable retainer 8, the holder and retained forming a handle 6. The cable 9 is connected to a signal generator via connector 10. The probe has a number of simulation delivery regions 4 defined by a lack of electrical insulator on the probe at those regions. The probe can be shaped so that it follows a non-linear, preferably curved, path when inserted. Preferably the probe can be pre-bent into desired curved shape which allows the probe to follow a particular insertion path, the shape being retained during insertion and after placement (fig 19). The probe is able to provide hyperpolarization of A-Beta fibres.
Patent GB-2418743-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular control system for regenerative braking.
Inventor: THACHER RUSSELL JAMES
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: A system and method for controlling a vehicle for regenerative braking facilitates decreasing the warm-up time of the fuel cell stack from start-up to full electrical power generation capacity. A controller detects a starting time of a fuel cell stack associated with a vehicle. A drive motor generates electrical energy during braking or deceleration of the vehicle, where the drive motor is mechanically coupled to at least one wheel of the vehicle. A controller refers to or determines a time window following the starting time. The switching unit routes the electrical energy to a resistive load associated with a heat exchanger thermally coupled to a fuel cell stack of the vehicle if the electrical energy is generated during the time window.
Patent GB-2419226-A (GB)
Title: Two sided fuel flow board structure
Inventor: SHU HIS-MING
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A two-sided fuel flow board structure is disclosed, which includes a plate 21, at least one top concave portion 23A, at least one bottom concave potion 23B, at least one injection flow channel 25 and at least one exhaust flow channel 27. The top and the bottom concave portions separately formed on an upper surface and a lower surface of the plate, and each of them is disposed corresponding to each membrane electrode assembly of a fuel cell board. The injection flow channels are formed on the upper surface and the lower surface of the plate, and connected to each of the top and the bottom concave portions, respectively. The exhaust flow channels are formed on the upper surface and the lower surface of the plate, and separately connected to each of the top and the bottom concave portions.
Patent GB-2420161-A (GB)
Title: Lined bearings
Inventor: SMITH PAUL RAYMOND
IPC: F16C43/02
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A pre-formed, self-lubricating, self-supporting and continuous liner 6 for insertion into a bearing housing 1 or ball joint comprises a cup portion and circumferential wall portion extending upwardly from the cup-portion. In use the housing 1 is deformed by swaging so that the cup portion and wall portion of the liner 6 conform closely to the bearing surface of a bearing member (9, fig 1b) that is positioned within the housing 1. The liner 6 is preferably formed from a lubricating material or a mesh material that is impregnated with the lubricating material. During assembly of a bearing, the liner 6 is placed in a bearing housing 1 that incorporates a recess (2, fig 1a) which includes a cup section 3 and a conforming section 4, the bearing member (9, fig 1b) is placed into the housing 1 so that the liner 6 is positioned between the surfaces of the housing 1 and the bearing member (9, fig 1b), and the housing 1 is swaged so that the housing 1 and the liner 1 conform to the shape of the bearing member (9, fig 1b) thus preventing the bearing member (9, fig 1b) from being removed from the housing 1 during normal use.
Patent GB-2425984-A (GB)
Title: A saw blade clamping mechanism
Inventor: GUO DUNG-CHIN
IPC: B23D51/10
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: A saw blade clamping mechanism 1 includes a holder 10 connectable to a reciprocating shaft 2 of a power sawing tool. The holder 10 has a sliding way 116, a receiving slot 115 for insertion of a saw blade 60, and a though hole 117 in communication between the sliding way 116 and the receiving slot 115. A steel ball 20 is movably installed in the though hole 117. A sliding block 30 is mounted in the sliding way 116 and moveable between a first position for receiving the steel ball 20 for removal of the saw blade out of the receiving slot 115 and a second position to force the steel ball 20 into the receiving slot 115 to lock the saw blade. A spring member 40 supports the sliding block 30 in the second position. A control knob 50 is connected to the sliding block 30 for operation by the user to move the sliding block 30 from the second position to the first position.
Patent GB-2423597-A (GB)
Title: Waterproofed stem for watch
Inventor: OMORI NOBUKAZU
IPC: G04B3/04
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: A watch has a barrel (13) a pipe installation hole (17) and a threaded hole (18) rectangularly in communication with this installation hole. The stem pipe (21) has an insertion portion (21a) and a barrel outside protruding portion (21b). The insertion portion is inserted in the pipe installation hole such that the insertion portion can be withdrawn from outside the barrel. The barrel outside protruding portion is disposed outside the barrel and has an external thread (34) to which the crown (31) is removably threaded. An engaging recessed (22) portion is formed in the outer surface of the insertion portion. Annular waterproof packing (35) is sandwiched between the pipe installation hole and the insertion portion. A mounting screw (26) is threaded into the threaded hole so as to be movable back and forth. A front-end portion of this screw is inserted in the engaging recessed portion, and the stem pipe is held to the barrel.
Patent GB-2421764-A (GB)
Title: Belt clip with breakaway safety feature
Inventor: VERMILLION KENNETH B
IPC: A45F5/02
Filed: 2004-01-26
Abstract: A belt clip (10) for mounting objects to a user's belt. The belt clip (10) has a resilient U-shaped member portion and a hollow hanger member. The resilient U-shaped member portion having an upper end and a lower end with a U-bend portion at the upper end and parallel inner and outer walls extending downwardly from the U-bend. A gap is defined between the inner and outer walls for slidably engaging a belt. The hollow hanger member portion protrudes outwardly from the outer wall of the U-shaped member portion and has a generally downwardly facing wall with an aperture extending therethrough. The aperture provides a means for mounting objects (24,30) to the belt.
Patent GB-2435638-A (GB)
Title: Basket loading machine
Inventor: NORTH DONALD RICHARD
IPC: B65B25/16
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: This machine relates to a machine for loading baskets, particularly, but not exclusively, loading bread into bread baskets. The basket loading machine (1) is suitable for loading a first and second type of basket, each basket including a plurality of apertures in its base, wherein the configuration of the apertures in the first type of basket differ to that of the second basket. The machine comprises a first set (3) and second set (4) of pins for loading the said baskets, where first set of pins (3) correspond to and are suitable for loading the first type of basket and the second set of pins (4) correspond to and a suitable for loading the second type of basket. The sets are upwardly and downwardly movable relative to one another so that a selected set protrudes above the other for use.
Patent GB-2422965-A (GB)
Title: Modular electronic package in a switched reluctance motor
Inventor: HEMP DAVID A
IPC: H02K29/08
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: A self contained electronics package is arranged to plug into the motor via terminal blocks 192 to provide control operation of the motor so as to be electrically and physically connected to the motor. The package may include first and second circuit boards 169,172 carrying low voltage components (including rotor position/speed sensors e.g. hall effect devices 193) and power components respectively, the boards being spaced apart to reduce electrical interference.. A third printed circuit board may carry components to determine temperature in the region of the heat sink 176. The circuit boards are mounted to the rear bell by means of fasteners engaging apertures in the bell (276 and 265 Fig 12), said bell supporting the rotor shaft and substantially seals the electronic package components from the motor.
Patent GB-2438173-A (GB)
Title: Racquet frame
Inventor: SHENG TSENG YI
IPC: A63B49/02
Filed: 2006-05-15
Abstract: A racquet frame (10) comprises a head portion (20) in the form of a split ring having two tips (24) between which the gap (22) in the split ring is defined, a connecting member (30) having two ends sleeved onto the two tips (24) of the head portion (20); a handle (50); and means (44) for connecting the handle (50) to the head portion(20).
Patent GB-2439608-A (GB)
Title: Hot-pluggable video display card and computer system
Inventor: CHANG AN-SHENG
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A hot-pluggable video display card 120 and a computer system 100 thereof are provided. The video display card 120 includes a hot-pluggable host-side interface 121, a video processing unit 122, and a display-device-side interface 123. The hot-pluggable host-side interface 121 provides the interface with "hot plug-n-play" function between the video display card 120 and a host unit 110. The display device-side interface 123 provides the interface between the video display card 120 and a display device 130. The video processing unit 122 is coupled between the hot-pluggable host-side interface 121 and the display-device-side interface 123. The video processing unit 122 receives the video data output by the host unit 110 and carries out video processing. Thereby, the video display card 120 can process the video data output by the host unit 110 and transmit the video processing result of the video processing unit 122 to the display device 130. The host unit 110 may be a portable computer and the video display card 120 may transmit the processed video data for display on the display device of the portable computer.
Patent GB-2447636-A (GB)
Title: A led lighting system that can handle large amounts of power and have multiple units separately addressable along a single cable
Inventor: SUMMERLAND DAVID THOMAS
IPC: E05B17/10
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: A hard wired combined serial data and power LED lighting system that can handle large amounts of power and has multiple units separately addressable along a single cable but not the same conductor for both power and data. It does not use superimposed data over power communication lines but can use low cost mains cable and connectors. These are readily available and easy to connect. The system does not affect and is not affected by any other form of communication on the mains or airborne and is safe when used with all other forms of mains electrical appliances that may be plugged in by mistake. The system is intended to use standard mains type JEC connectors without risk of damage to the system from the mains or visa versa or any increase of risk to the end user.
Patent GB-2439786-A (GB)
Title: A controller for lighting and similar loads
Inventor: NOONE SEAN
IPC: F21V23/04
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: A controller 1 comprising a processor 5 and a switching unit 7 operable in response to the processor 5, the switching unit 7 comprising a triac device 11 and a latching relay device 13 arranged in parallel electrically with respect to each other. The controller 1 further comprises a low-cost yet flexible power supply 9 having an energy storage device such as a capacitor 59 to ensure successful latching of the relay in the event of power interruption to the controller 1. The circuit is designed to provide a controller that is cost effective to operate and will also be flexible in its application. The controller has particular application as a photoelectric control unit for lighting applications such as street lamps. The processor 5 has means to compare an ambient light value measured by a photoelectric sensor 3 with a predetermined threshold value. When the ambient light falls below the threshold value the controller operates to turn the lamp light on.
Patent GB-2444794-A (GB)
Title: Driving an electrophoresis display using an AC common voltage
Inventor: SHIN SUNG WOO
IPC: G02F1/167
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: An electrophoresis display for decreasing a drive voltage and a driving method thereof are disclosed. An electrophoresis display includes: an electrophoresis display panel 14 having a plurality of data lines and a plurality of gate lines that cross each other and a plurality of cells 16 that are driven in accordance with a voltage applied to a pixel electrode and a common electrode; a data driver circuit 12 that converts digital data into a data voltage and supplies the data voltage to the data lines: a gate driver circuit that supplies a scan pulse to the gate lines; a common voltage generation circuit 15 that supplies an AC common voltage to the common electrode 18 with a polarity that is inverted each frame period for at least two frame periods; and a timing controller 11 that controls the data driving circuit, the gate driving circuit, and the common voltage generation circuit and that supplies the digital data to the data driving circuit.
Patent GB-2451115-A (GB)
Title: Letterbox alarm with time delay
Inventor: HODGES LOUISE DAWN
IPC: A47G29/122
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: An alarmed letterbox permits normal usage, but activates an audio or visual alarm if the letterbox flap is held open for longer that a pre-set period of time. The inside face of an external door 1 has a letterbox flap 2 movable to an open position by a hinge 4 by insertion of an article through slot 7 in the door. A shield 3 is hinged to the flap so that contacts under the shield make or break a circuit via wires 6 leading to alarm means. The pre-set time period defined the time period the flap is allowed to be open. This period may be altered by the user. The period may be made relatively shorter for times of day when mail deliveries are not expected, such as night-time or for specific days such as Sundays.
Patent GB-2451677-A (GB)
Title: Plant pot drain cover
Inventor: COVEY FRANCIS WILLIAM
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: A drain cover comprising a plant pot having a planting chamber which includes an opening for receiving plants and a base. A recess positioned below the planting chamber allows the planter to be positioned over a drain gulley surround or grating. A rear panel is provided which is adapted in use to accommodate pipe work attached to the wall against which the plant pot is to be placed. The drain cover is designed for use on a patio and is able to sit flush against both a building wall and the ground surrounding a drain gulley or grating to prevent ingress of leaves and debris or the like. It is also able to partially disguise the unsightly pipe work descending into the drain.
Patent GB-2444367-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid vehicle with forward and underdriven reverse drive unit
Inventor: JANSON DAVID ALLEN
IPC: B60K6/52
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A drive unit, such as a transfer case, is located in a power path between a transmission output 40 and driven wheels (10, 12, fig 1) of a hybrid vehicle. The unit has a reverse power path which comprises a reverse pinion 58 secured to a layshaft 56, a reverse idler 60 meshing with pinion 58 and reverse gear 64 journalled on an intermediate shaft 66. When a selector sleeve 67 of coupler 46 is engaged with the reverse pinion 58 a power path which includes pinion 52, gear 54, layshaft 56, reverse pinion 58, idler 60 and reverse gear 64 is formed and in this way the intermediate shaft 66 is underdriven in a reverse direction relative to a direction of an input shaft 44. Input shaft 44 is connected to an output of a transmission 42 which may be transversely arranged (fig 4). The unit also includes low-range and high-range power path and a 4x4 coupler 50 which engages/disengages a second output shaft 78 coupled to a rear drive shaft 18 in order to provide four wheel drive. Planetary gearsets (fig 3) may be used to split torque between front and rear drive shafts 18, 20. In another embodiment the reverse gears/pinions may be planetary gears (fig 5).
Patent GB-2444832-A (GB)
Title: Determining anisotropy of an earth formation
Inventor: WU PETER T
IPC: G01V1/44
Filed: 2005-11-24
Abstract: A method for determining anisotropy of an earth formation surrounding a borehole comprises emitting acoustic signals into the formation from a first location in the borehole, receiving the acoustic signals at at least one second location spaced along the borehole from the first location and producing acoustic waveforms representative of the received acoustic. A first elastic shear constant (C66) of the formation is determined 1702 from acoustic waveforms corresponding to monopole Stoneley mode, and a second (C44) and/or a third (C55) elastic shear constant of the formation is determined 1704 from acoustic waveforms corresponding to dipole mode or quadrupole mode. The first, the second, and the third elastic shear constants of the formation are then compared 1705 to determine if anisotropy is present. If all three constants are equal then the formation is isotropic. If not, the formation is anisotropic. The acoustic waveforms are dispersive.