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Patent GB-2351439-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated stretcher trolley
Inventor: ELLIS JONATHAN STEWART
IPC: F21V23/04
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: An illuminated stretcher trolley 10 comprises a trolley 10, preferably comprising upper 16a-c and lower 18 quadrilateral frames, support 12 and a mattress, and at least one light 54. Lights (48, 50, 52, 54, figure 3) preferably emit light down and away from trolley 10 and illuminate its ends, sides and wheels 45. Light 54 may be switched on via control means (figure 6) by ambient light detector (106) and may flash intermittently and may comprise LED's (100, figure 6) powered by rechargeable batteries (102) located with the control means in hollow tube (70, figure 5). Lights 52, 54 may have different colours for different sides and the area and direction of the light emitted may be adjustable, preferably the direction changes if trolley 10 is lowered or raised. Batteries (102) may be recharged from an ambulance via input (104) which automatically disconnects if trolley 10 is moved from the power source.
Patent GB-2348653-A (GB)
Title: Rain gutter devices
Inventor: LOWRIE EDMUND G
IPC: E04D13/076
Filed: 1998-12-02
Abstract: Gutter devices (10) for keeping debris (13b) out of a gutter (15) are disclosed. The gutter devices (10) may include more than one mode of permitting water to enter into the gutter (15). A first mode is a plurality of holes (11a) disposed in the gutter protection device (10). A second mode is a bend (12c) at a lower end (12d) of the gutter protection device (10), permitting water to flow around the bend (12c) and into the gutter (15). The gutter protection device (10) may further include a bend (56) in its upper portion (51) corresponding to the pitch of a roof (57). The openings (11a) in the gutter device (10) may be substantially vertical or formed by creating a depression in the surface of the gutter protection device (10).
Patent GB-2355224-A (GB)
Title: Kerb edge
Inventor: RUDD PETER GARY
IPC: B28B23/00
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: There is described method of manufacturing a concrete kerb which includes locating shuttering 1 to form one or more sides of the kerb and temporarily fixing to the shuttering 1 and extending longitudinally of the shuttering 1, an elongate hollow metal kerb edge member 2 having a hollow section 5 and a depending flange 6 extending the length of the member 2. The kerb edge member 2 may have a pair of depending flanges 6,7 extending the length of the member, the flanges 6,7 being disposed diagonally on opposite sides of the hollow section 5 and extending substantially parallel to one another. Concrete to form the kerb edge is cast to the top of the flange 6.
Patent GB-2366670-A (GB)
Title: The fulb - a combined lamp holder and fan motor
Inventor: GALLIGAN CHRISTOPHER JOHN DAVI
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2000-09-04
Abstract: The invention is a combined lamp holder and fan motor, which can be connected as a single electrical component. The lightbulb and fan both run off the same electrical cord, although a switch allows the fan motor to be separately controlled. The fan blades are below and just to the side of the lightbulb, and are transparent. Installing the fan is simple and inexpensive, and space consumption is minimal.
Patent GB-2350132-A (GB)
Title: Demountable modular deck
Inventor: STERN DAVID
IPC: E04H6/10
Filed: 1999-03-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a modular metal frame car park (9) formed from a plurality of interlocking adjacent rectangular deck sheets (2) which are supported in an elevated position by a lattice framework (7). The lattice framework (7) is formed from a plurality of interconnected vertical pillars (3) and horizontal beams (8). The horizontal beams (8) have an I-shaped cross section. The deck sheets (2) have an upper load bearing surface and a lower support surface, adjacent ends of the sheets being placed on the horizontal beams (8). The car park (9) also includes an exit ramp (6), an entry ramp (4) and stairs for pedestrian access.
Patent GB-2352036-A (GB)
Title: Near wellbore modelling method and apparatus
Inventor: EDWARDS DAVID A
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 1999-04-01
Abstract: A "near wellbore modeling" software will, when executed by a processor of a computer, model a localized area of a reservoir field which surrounds and is located near a specific wellbore in the reservoir field by performing the following functions: (1) receive input data representative of a reservoir field containing a plurality of wellbores, (2) establish a boundary around one specific wellbore in the reservoir field which will be individually modeled and simulated, (3) impose a "fine scale" unstructured grid inside the boundary consisting of a plurality of tetrahedrally shaped grid cells and further impose a fine scale structured grid about the perforated sections of the specific wellbore, (4) determine a plurality of fluxes/pressure values at the boundary, the fluxes/pressure valves representing characteristics of the reservoir field located outside the boundary, (5) establish one or more properties for each tetrahedral cell of the unstructured grid and each cylindrical grid cell of the structured grid, (6) run a simulation, using the fluxes/pressure values at the boundary to mimic the reservoir field outside the boundary and using the fine scale grid inside the boundary, to thereby determine a plurality of simulation results corresponding, respectively, to the plurality of grid cells located inside the boundary, the plurality of simulation results being representative of a set of characteristics of the reservoir field located inside the boundary, (7) display the plurality of simulation results which characterize the reservoir field located inside the boundary, and (8) reintegrate by coarsening the grid inside the boundary, imposing a structured grid outside the boundary, and re-running a simulation of the entire reservoir field.
Patent GB-2369477-A (GB)
Title: Self service terminal with tactile guides
Inventor: COVENTRY LYNNE MARGARET
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 2000-11-22
Abstract: A self-service terminal (14) is described that has an improved user interface (34), particularly suitable for visually impaired users. The user interface comprises a plurality of user interface elements (38,40,42,44,46), a navigation area (50), and a plurality of tactile guides (52). Each guide (52) extends from the navigation area (50) to one of the user interface elements (38,40,42,44,46), so that a user can locate a user interface element using one of the tactile guides (52). A vibration mechanism (54) is also provided so that each of the guides (52) can be selectively vibrated, so that when a user interface element is to be used, a guide (52) extending from the user interface element to the navigation area (50) is vibrated by the vibration mechanism (54). The guides may be continuous or discontinuous and can be in the form of tubes of pulsed fluid.
Patent GB-2369544-A (GB)
Title: Pivotal plant protector for a string trimmer
Inventor: RICHARDSON ANDREW
IPC: A01D75/20
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: A string trimmer 10 comprising; an elongate shaft 13; and a cutting head 18 rotatably mounted on one end of the shaft 13; a cutting member 19 which extends from the cutting head 18; an attachment 20 mounted on the string trimmer 10; the attachment 20 being pivotally mounted on the string trimmer 10 by at least one pivot mechanism 211 wherein the pivot mechanism 211 comprises a latching mechanism about which the attachment is capable of latchably rotating relative to the string trimmer 10. The attachment 20 is a barrier which is capable of being used by an operator to move vegetation away from a path swept out by the cutting member 19. The head 18 may rotate so as to cut in a horizontal or vertical "edging" fashion. In other aspects, there is mounting for the attachment comprising three shoulders (175 figure 9) a hexagonal collar (201, figure 6) and a cap (22, figure 6) for the attachment.
Patent GB-2367062-A (GB)
Title: Sliding material and lubricating composition
Inventor: NIWA TAKAHIRO
IPC: C08K3/10
Filed: 2001-07-17
Abstract: A bush 1 comprises a base metal layer 2 covered by a copper plating layer 3. A sintered metal layer (preferably copper) 4 is formed on the copper plating layer. A lubricating layer 5 is then formed on the sintered metal layer and also impregnates the voids in the sintered layer. The lubricating layer comprises not less than 50% by volume of polytetrafluoroethylene, 3-40 vol% of particles of bismuth or bismuth alloy and a third component. The third component is selected from a group comprising 1-40 vol% of an injection mouldable fluororesin (such as a tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer, tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymer or polyvinylidenefluoride), 0.1-20 vol% of hard particles (such as W, Ti, Cr, Al<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB>, Fe<SB>3</SB>O<SB>4</SB>, CrO<SB>2</SB>, SiC, TiO<SB>2</SB>), or 0.1-20 vol% of a solid lubricant (such as graphite, MoS<SB>2</SB>, WS<SB>2</SB>, BN), or a mixture of these.
Patent GB-2378412-A (GB)
Title: Easy fitting irregular surface films for use with roller mechanism goggles
Inventor: HARDING LESTER MARTIN
IPC: A61F9/02
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: A roll of transparent film 1 for use in goggles with a roller holder mechanism is thickened, indented or projected 2 at one or more points along its internal surface (that is the surface in contact with the goggles lens 3) so as to prevent moisture creating surface tension between the lens and film and the film becoming stuck to the lens. The film barrel 8 has a flange 4 at either end, placed so that the film 1 will sit correctly in place across the goggles tens 3 and avoiding the need for the user to guide the film into place. The bottom end of the barrel 5 is shaped with six projecting points and scored across, so as to fit into all roll holder mechanism barrel fittings 9 currently available (see fig.2).
Patent GB-2366259-A (GB)
Title: Wheel balance weight assembly
Inventor: HALLE JOHN WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: F16F15/32
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: The assembly comprises a clip member (10) and a weighting member (20). The clip member (10) has opposed first (11) and second (12) surfaces and a first portion (13) to engage the rim of a wheel, together with a second portion (14) to engage the weighting member (20). The weighting member (20), e.g. ceramic, has one or more notches to centralise it relative to the member (10), and is of parallepiped form and can be arcuate.
Patent GB-2362967-A (GB)
Title: Multi-function watch having flexible LCD watch band
Inventor: MOSCOVITCH JERRY
IPC: G04G21/04
Filed: 2000-02-18
Abstract: A multi-function watch (10) having a watch band (12) comprised of a flexible LCD segment. The watch includes a RF receiver (52) for receiving up to the minute financial or other information and displaying such information on the flexible LCD band segment. A watch portion (14) includes a secondary LCD for displaying the current time of day and other items such as day, month and year information. The watch (10) further performs the function of a pager for receiving messages and displaying same on one or the other of the two LCD displays. The watch is extremely lightweight and the flexible LCD band segment can be made longer than necessary such that it can be wrapped around the wearer's wrist several times and easily unbuckled when it is desired to view the full length of the flexible LCD segment.
Patent GB-2379930-A (GB)
Title: Crystalline Calixarene Compounds
Inventor: HALL CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
IPC: C07C69/712
Filed: 2001-09-22
Abstract: A crystalline material comprising calixarene molecules wherein the molecules pack together to form a columnar structure thus defining a substantially tubular cavity in the crystal. The invention also provides a method of filtering a contaminated atmosphere comprising passing said atmosphere through the said crystalline material.
Patent GB-2386234-A (GB)
Title: A machine-readable-code bearing laminate label, having dye distributed in an adhesive layer
Inventor: BATES CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
IPC: C09J7/38
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: A laminated substrate has a base layer and an adhesive layer (24), a dye is distributed in the adhesive layer (24) and the dye is selectively coded with, machine-readable information. Preferably the dye (eg cyanine) is one whose structure can be locally altered physically, for example by exposure to a laser beam, to provide bar codes or other information which can be read by a non-contact reader. The lable may be used on the inner surface of film packing (14) used on some cigarette packets.
Patent GB-2369241-A (GB)
Title: Charged particle beam exposure device with aberration correction
Inventor: KAWAKAMI KENICHI
IPC: H01J37/153
Filed: 2000-06-02
Abstract: Charged particle beam exposure device including a lens 42, an aperture plate 50 to divide the beam into sub-beams and deflecting electrodes 51-56 to correct an aberration of the lens by deflecting the sub-beams. The aperture plate may comprise a first aperture through which the optical axis of the lens passes and a second aperture around the periphery of the first where only the sub-beam generated by the second aperture is deflected. The first aperture may be circular and the second aperture may be annular. The device may comprise an ozone supply unit.
Patent GB-2378504-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber characteristic measuring device
Inventor: UCHIYAMA HARUYOSHI
IPC: G01M11/00
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: An apparatus for testing an optical fiber 9 comprises a distributed feedback laser diode as a coherent light source 1. This device can produce light of two slightly different wavelengths when different currents are applied to it. Characteristics of the optical fibre are measured by determining the wavelength shift of a first wavelength light of light input to the fiber causing Brillouin or Rayleigh scattered radiation. This shift is determined by interfering light returning from the fibre with light of a second wavelength from the DFBLD to cause beats. This is achieved by changing the current to the DFBLB such that the wavelength changes by an amount similar to the Brillouin or Rayleigh scatter shift.
Patent GB-2377481-A (GB)
Title: Switch handle with adjustable hand rest
Inventor: GILLMANN UWE
IPC: G05G1/10
Filed: 2002-05-22
Abstract: A switch handle or joystick 10 is made from two shells, and comprises a receiver 14 for switch units 15,16 and 17, and a pivoting, adjustable hand rest 20. This hand rest pivots about a pin 29, which in turn extends into a recess in the side of the handle, (figure 4A 36). When in a closed position as in figure 2A, the hand rest is locked in place by the part of it (figure 4A 32) adjacent to the pivot pin 29, meshing with the teeth (figure 4A 41) of the main handle 10. Pivoting the rest to the open position allows the rest to be moved, ensuring easy adjustment to suit different hand sizes.
Patent GB-2380262-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the reaction of people to a performance
Inventor: CLIFF DAVID TREVOR
IPC: H04H60/32
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for monitoring the response of a group of people to a performance (e.g. songs at an event) using two or more monitoring devices of different types 107-110. Output signals from the devices are combined to produce a crowd reaction signal indicating the reaction of the people to the performance. Monitors may include video camera 109, floor pressure sensors 108, temperature sensors 111 etc. located around a venue and portable wristwatch devices (figure 1). The portable devices include a number of sensors to monitor the wearers reaction (e.g. pulse rate, temperature, movement, microphone) and a user interface to provide a direct user response to the performance. The crowd reaction signal may be used by an automatic performance generation system (e.g. automatic DJ) to modify the music that is played at an event in response to the behaviour of the crowd.
Patent GB-2375594-A (GB)
Title: Water heater pipe insulation
Inventor: VALLIS JOHN EDWARD
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: A sleeve 18 of thermally-insulating material is in contact with an expansion pipe 16 that connects a hot water reservoir 10 with a cold water reservoir 12. The sleeve extends to at least the depth of water in the cold water reservoir and thermally separates the water from the expansion pipe. A feed pipe 14 supplies cold water to the lower reservoir 10 which contains a water heating means. The pipes may be surrounded by collars 26 and 28 of low thermal conductivity plastics at the point of entry into the cold water reservoir to further impede heat transfer. The expansion pipe permits heated water forced out of the hot water reservoir by expansion to return to the cold water reservoir.
Patent GB-2391756-A (GB)
Title: Preventing collisions in direct mode operation systems by informing other communication units that a resource is utilised
Inventor: SERFATY SALOMON
IPC: H04W84/08
Filed: 2002-08-10
Abstract: A communication system comprising a plurality of mobile communication units that are operable to communicate with one another either directly or via an intermediary communicating unit, wherein the communication system includes a mobile communication unit capable of being configured as a primary communication unit for communications on a time divided communication resource with one or more secondary communication units, the communication system being characterised by one or more of the secondary communication units (300) being operable to transmit one or more beacon signals(440) during available time periods of the time divided communication resource whilst participating in a communication with one or more other mobile communication units, to inform other secondary communication units not participating in the call that the communication resource is being utilised. Advantageously the provision of beacon signals (440) in available time periods of the communication resource whilst a communication is on-going, ensures that hidden terminals outside of a coverage range of a master (primary) communication unit (300) do not attempt to access the communication resource and create signal collisions in so doing.
Patent GB-2381310-A (GB)
Title: Flame-effect fire featuring rotating drum
Inventor: RAVNBO-WEST PAUL
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: An electric flame-effect heating apparatus 10 comprises a (pref. point) light source 30, provided within a rotatable patterned hollow member 36 having a partial opaque pattern on its exterior, and an at least partially translucent screen 56, such that light shines through the non-opaque parts of the hollow member 36 directly onto the rear of screen 56. Preferably, the patterned hollow member 36 is cylindrical having a plurality of openings (42, fig 4) inclined/bent in the direction of rotation. A partially opaque flame-shape filter 50 (see fig 6) may be provided between hollow member 36 and screen 56. Preferably the light source 30 is in an upper part of apparatus 10. The screen 56 may be inclined downwardly and rearwardly and may appear orange when light shines upon it and black with no light on it. Air may pass over the bulb 30, cooling it, before reaching heater 12. Preferably a simulated fuel bed (58, fig 2) provided at the base of the screen is illuminated. A second flame-effect device may be provided wherein the two devices (114, fig 7), rotate asynchronously relative to each other.
Patent GB-2377968-A (GB)
Title: Hinge with interlocking mounting plate
Inventor: ZEBEDEE ALAN ROGER
IPC: E05D7/12
Filed: 1999-12-13
Abstract: A hinge is disclosed comprising first and second mutually rotatable plates 26, 28, and a separate backplate 40 adapted to conform to the shape of the first plate 26. The backplate 40 and first plate 26 interlock together in a keying arrangement.
Patent GB-2395126-A (GB)
Title: Volatile substance dispenser
Inventor: MCKECHNIE MALCOLM TOM
IPC: A61L9/04
Filed: 2002-11-09
Abstract: An article for sequential dispensing of vapours, notably evaporable fragrances, comprises separated first and second liquids 22, 24. Liquid 22 issues first. Its evaporation may be assisted by a wick 26. The simultaneous evaporation of the second liquid is prevented by an intermediate liquid phase 20. As liquid 22 issues the liquid levels change and there comes a point at which the intermediate phase can no longer prevent the second liquid 24 from flowing past it, to the region from which it can be evaporated. Solids, especially gels, may be employed instead of liquids 22, 24.
Patent GB-2395207-A (GB)
Title: A sleeve for a joist end
Inventor: HANCOCK PHILIP
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: A joist end sleeve <B>1</B> for siting a joist end <B>2</B> between blocks in a blockwork wall comprises means to prevent air flow from between the sleeve <B>1</B> and a joist end <B>2</B> fitted therein into a cavity beyond the end of the joist <B>2</B>. This cavity may be a cavity between the skins of a cavity wall. Air flow from between the sleeve <B>1</B> and joist end <B>2</B> into the cavity may be prevented by a closed end <B>4</B> of the sleeve 1 which may have a peripheral flange <B>6</B> for contacting a surface of the blockwork wall surrounding the sleeve <B>1</B>. Spacing means, such as protuberances or ribs <B>3</B>, may be provided on the sleeve <B>1</B> to allow air flow between the sleeve <B>1</B> and a joist end <B>2</B> fitted therein by maintaining a gap between the sleeve <B>1</B> and the joist end <B>2</B>. The protuberances or ribs <B>3</B> may define a plurality of discrete air spaces between the sleeve <B>1</B> and the joist end <B>2</B>. The protuberances or ribs <B>3</B> may be perforated. The spacing means may be integral with the sleeve <B>1</B> or may be provided separately for insertion between the sleeve <B>1</B> and joist end <B>2</B>. Also disclosed is a method of fixing a joist in a cavity wall using at least one such sleeve <B>1</B>.
Patent GB-2396775-A (GB)
Title: Direct mode communication for mobile terminals
Inventor: BENSON MAYA
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: Mobile terminals send information about radio transmission conditions between them to a base station. The information may comprise lists of other mobile terminals with which radio communications are found to be satisfactory compiled at each mobile terminal. When a mobile terminal sends a request to a base station for connection to another terminal, it is ascertained at the base station whether radio propagation conditions will permit of their communicating directly, and a direct mode communication instruction is sent to both terminals. The use of direct mode reduces use of downlink base station resources.
Patent GB-2396809-A (GB)
Title: Composition for the treatment of HIV and AIDS
Inventor: LALVANI KARTAR T
IPC: A61K33/24
Filed: 2003-01-03
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for use in the treatment of the HIV virus or AIDS, for combined, sequential or simultaneous administration, in any form, via any biological route, comprising Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and an average daily dosage of more than 20mcg of Selenium. In its optimal embodiment the composition consists of average daily dosages of approximately 1500mcg Vitamin A, 6mg Betacarotene, 15mg Vitamin B1, 10mg Vitamin B2, 20mg Vitamin B5, 20mg Vitamin B6, 15mcg Vitamin B12, 500mcg Folic acid, 300mg Vitamin C, 10mcg Vitamin D, 120mg Vitamin E, 95mcg Vitamin K, 6mg Iron, 100mg Magnesium, 15mg Zinc, 200mcg Iodine, 2mg Copper, 4mg Manganese, 200mcg Selenium, 100mcg Chromium, 40mg Cystine, 40mg Methionine, and 30mg Bioflavanoids.