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Patent GB-2357187-A (GB)
Title: Wiping elastomeric switch
Inventor: KAUFMAN DENNIS D
IPC: H01H1/18
Filed: 1999-07-15
Abstract: An elastomeric switch (100) is provided having self cleanings contacts. The switch (100) includes a substrate (102) and a switch actuator (108) configured for reciprocating motion along an axis generally perpendicular to a surface of the substrate. A first switch contact (118), including a contact surface (124) generally perpendicular to the actuator axis of motion is, carried by the switch actuator (108). A second switch contact (120) is cantilevered from the surface of the substrate (102). Reciprocation of the actuator in a first direction toward the substrate acts to force the first contact (118) against the distal end (122) of the second contact (120). The two contacts are deflected together as result of further reciprocation of the actuator in the first direction. As the contacts are deflected, the distal end of the second contact is scraped across the contact surface (124) of the first contact (118). As the contacts are deflected, the second contact (120) is mechanically biased against the first contact (118) to eliminate contact bounce.
Patent GB-2357518-A (GB)
Title: Production and use of a premium fuel grade petroleum coke
Inventor: ETTER ROGER
IPC: C10B55/00
Filed: 1999-08-20
Abstract: A premium "fuel-grade" petroleum coke is produced by modifying petroleum coking technology. Coking process parameters are controlled to consistently produce petroleum coke within a predetermined range for volatile combustible material (VCM) content. The invention includes a process of producing a coke fuel, the method comprising steps: (a) obtaining a coke precursor material derived from crude oil and having a volatile organic component; and (b) subjecting the coke precursor material to a thermal cracking process for sufficient time and at sufficient temperature and under sufficient pressure so as to produce a coke product having volatile combustible materials (VCMs) present in an amount in the range of from about 13 % to about 50 % by weight. Most preferably, the volatile combustible materials in the coke product typically may be in the range of from about 15 % to about 30 % by weight. The present invention also provides methods for (1) altering the coke crystalline structure, (2) improving the quality of the coke VCM, and (3) reducing the concentration of coke contaminants. Fuels made from the inventive coke product and methods of producing energy through the combustion of such fuels are also included. Finally, novel environmental control techniques are developed to take optimal advantage of the unique characteristics of this upgraded petroleum coke.
Patent GB-2366863-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring and controlling entry through doorways
Inventor: HUFF DEREK GRAHAM
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2001-04-02
Abstract: An access control or monitoring system comprises means for transmitting an electromagnetic signal, particularly an infrared signal, across a space 5, and means for receiving the signal 6. The transmitting and receiving means are disposed across a doorway in which a door 1 is located. The received signals are used to monitor access through the doorway, and to monitor or control the opening, locking or unlocking of the door. This may be actuated by authorising means such as a card reader 9 on one side of the doorway and a request to exit button 10 on the other side. The apparatus can be used to detect if a person is being 'tailgated', ie followed through the doorway by another, perhaps unauthorised, person.
Patent GB-2361695-A (GB)
Title: Electroconductive composition
Inventor: MATSUMOTO SHUJI
IPC: H01B1/16
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: An electroconductive composition comprising copper powders, a glass powder, and preferably an organic vehicle, wherein: the copper powders comprise (1) from 50% to 90% by weight of a copper powder A containing from 1% to 3% by weight of oxygen, and having an average particle size of from 0.9 to 1.5 m; and (2) from 10% to 50% by weight of a copper powder B containing from 0.2% to 3% by weight of oxygen and having an average particle size of not more than 0.6m. The glass powder may be a borosilicate glass containing at least one of Bi<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB> and ZnO, and is substantially free from PbO.
Patent GB-2376923-A (GB)
Title: Airbag arrangement
Inventor: SELFA ENRIQUE
IPC: B60R21/276
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: An airbag arrangement includes an airbag and a gas generator (2) having a flange (8) which is spaced from a base plate member (3) by elongate spacer elements (9). The spacer elements (9) pass through apertures formed in the airbag adjacent a central opening (19). On inflation, the part of the airbag surrounding the opening will be drawn into engagement with the flange (8). Should very high pressure exist, the part of the airbag surrounding the opening will move away from the flange (8) with the apertures sliding along the elongate elements (9) to allow excess pressure to be relieved.
Patent GB-2380798-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic flowmeter
Inventor: KEECH RAY
IPC: G01F1/60
Filed: 2001-07-02
Abstract: An electromagnetic flowmeter and method of use comprises a conduit (2), sensing electrodes (4, 6), excitation coils (8), and means for exciting the coils with an excitation signal comprising a low frequency component (10) and a high frequency component (12). Means are included to analyse a signal induced on the electrodes into a first flow measurement component generated substantially by the low frequency excitation signal and a second flow measurement component generated substantially by the high frequency excitation signal. The first and second flow measurement components are combined to obtain a measurement of fluid flow in the conduit. The method gives reliable flow measurements with noise immunity over a variety of flow rates.
Patent GB-2368811-A (GB)
Title: Sorting method and apparatus with multiple sorting runs between two banks of multiple object parking spaces
Inventor: ROBU JOHANN
IPC: B07C3/08
Filed: 2001-08-08
Abstract: A sorting method comprises at least the steps of a first sorting run in which objects are parked in the parking sections 7 of a first parking block A, a second sorting run in which the objects are transferred to a second block B of parking sections 8 and a third sorting run in which the objects are transferred back to the first parking block A. Such a method may allow a large number of items to be sorted in small amount of space due to the large number of multiple paths (A.1, A.2, A.n, B.1, B.2, B.n) any one object may travel between the various parking sections 7,8 of each bank A,B during a number of sorting runs. The maximum number of objects to be sorted may be the number of parking sections 7,8 of a block A,B as the base to the power of the number of sort runs as the exponent. In example, five hundred objects might be sorted in four runs using two banks A,B, each of five parking spaces 7,8. Five in this case being calculated as the fourth route of 500 = 4.72 rounded up to 5. Also disclosed are two variant installations / apparatus capable of effecting such a method. Both feature input and output stations 2, 13 and two blocks A,B of parking sections 7,8.The first variant discloses three transfer sections respectively between input and first block 9, first block and second block 10, and second block and first block 11. The second variant discloses relocators which transfer objects between the blocks.
Patent GB-2378894-A (GB)
Title: Combination toothbrush
Inventor: KRONBAUER MIRIAM
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 2001-08-20
Abstract: A toothbrush that stores toothpaste in the handle 1, 2 forming a single unit. The toothpaste is forced onto the brush 8 from the handle by the piston 4 which is activated by the rotation of the spindle knob 3. The flow of the toothpaste is controlled by the pressure valve 10 situated at the base of the bristles in the brush. To stop the flow of the toothpaste, stop rotating the spindle knob. The toothbrush can be operated manually or electrically. The handle can be detachable and replaceable or refilled with toothpaste.
Patent GB-2383477-A (GB)
Title: 12-pulse ac to dc converter with improved total harmonic distortion
Inventor: FARRER WALTER
IPC: H02M7/08
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: The open-circuit dc difference voltage of two standard 3-phase converters fed from 30degree displaced transformer-derived supply voltages is impressed back onto the supply transformer winding inductance's by connecting the dc outputs of the two bridges in direct parallel. This allows the dc current in one bridge to increase during a 30 degree period between firing pulses whilst the other dc bridge current reduces by the same amount, during the same 30 degree period. The sum of the bridge currents remaining constant at the dc load level. Commutations in either bridge always occur when the current is at its lowest value. This leads directly to a reduction in the distortion of the current drawn from the utility supply. Careful selection of the transformer reactance allows the current at commutation to be zero at a specific designated design point of dc voltage and dc current leading to extremely low distortion of the utility current and voltage.
Patent GB-2380464-A (GB)
Title: Can opener
Inventor: SHUN SO
IPC: B67B7/72
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: A can opener includes first and second operating elements (1,3), each with respective handle members (2,4), pivotally connected intermediate their ends. Movement of the handles (2,4) relative each other moves a traction wheel (8) mounted on one element(3) and a cutter blade (6) mounted on the other element (1) between an inoperative position and an operative position. A can opener stabiliser (10) mounted on one element (3) has a spring loaded head (14) movable between first and second limits depending on the geometry of the end of the can to be opened. A can opener adjuster (24) is movable between an inactive position and an active position in which a convex portion (26) engages a stop (22) to limit movement of the traction wheel and cutter blade to a second operative position. A measuring device having a notch for location over a rim of the can is provided to determine whether the adjuster (24) should be moved to the active position depending on the thickness of the rim.
Patent GB-2369064-A (GB)
Title: Compliant transmyocardial implant
Inventor: VANNEY GUY P
IPC: A61F2/94
Filed: 2000-03-27
Abstract: A transmyocardial implant includes a hollow rigid conduit having a vessel portion and a myocardial portion. The vessel portion is sized to be inserted into a coronary vessel. The myocardial portion is sized to extend from the vessel portion and through a myocardium into a heart chamber. The conduit has open vessel and myocardial ends on respective ones of the vessel and myocardial portions to define a blood flow pathway within an interior of the conduit between the vessel and myocardial ends. The myocardial portion is formed of a conduit material sufficiently rigid to resist deformation and closure of the pathway in response to contraction of the myocardium. The vessel portion has a radial compliance approximating a radial compliance of the vessel.
Patent GB-2367279-A (GB)
Title: Container-locating tray
Inventor: WHEATON CHRISTOPHER SIMON COUR
IPC: B65D71/70
Filed: 2000-06-14
Abstract: A plastics container-locating pallet of rectangular shape has six container locating positions (10) arranged in two rows of three. At the exterior sides of the pallet adjacent positions (10) are connected by a common retention part (21) upstanding from a central plane X-X of the pallet. Each part (21) has a sloping, arcuate inner surface and the corners of the pallet have respective similar upstanding further retention parts (22) also each having a sloping arcuate inner surface, on the same circle as the part(s) (21). This arrangement assists positive location of containers at the positions (10).
Patent GB-2372728-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for attaching a plastic vehicle body to a metal frame and related method
Inventor: DEREES DELBERT DUANE
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: A plastic vehicle body attachment system 10 for a motor vehicle 12. The attachment system 10 includes a metal support 36, a plastic panel 22 having an aperture 40, and a fastener 34. The fastener 34 is disposed in the aperture 40 and detachably couples the plastic panel to the metal support. The fastener 34 is smaller than the aperture 40 by an amount that varies in relation to the distance between the fastener 34 and a fixed point 50 on the composite panel such that the size of the aperture 40 increases as the distance between the fastener 34 and the fixed point increases.
Patent GB-2387137-A (GB)
Title: Self contained hair groom
Inventor: JONES DAVID JOHN
IPC: B26B19/44
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: A self contained hand held hair cutting apparatus 1 used in conjunction with a vacuum suction source comprising shears 7, in a driving combination with a motor 6. The suction source may be remote from the cutting apparatus 1, see 5 fig A, or fan 11 within the cutting device. Hair is sucked into the nozzle 2 by the suction fan 11 through the bag chamber 9 and chamber 10. The hair is then cut by the shears 7 prior to being sucked into the bag chamber 9. In addition there is also a facility for adjusting the length of hair to be cut.
Patent GB-2376345-A (GB)
Title: Slide switch
Inventor: MYOJIN SATOSHI
IPC: H01H35/00
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A slide switch comprises a base 1 and a slider 2 with a bridge (3, Fig.10) therebetween. The sliding bridge 3 is inserted between the surface of the base 1 and the lower surface of the slider 2. The slider 2 is mounted on the base 1 in such a way that it can be slid freely and relatively in desired directions. Plural stationary contacts 4 on the base 1 are arranged oppositely to plural contacts of a movable contact spring piece 7 of the slider 2. When the slider 2 moves in a desired direction from its center and returns toward the center, the contacts of the movable contact spring piece are connected or disconnected to/from the stationary contacts of the base. In a further embodiment, a central switch button may be mounted on the slider 2. The slider 2 may move along X and Y axes and may also move obliquely.
Patent GB-2389373-A (GB)
Title: Shower waste trap
Inventor: BANCROFT PAUL
IPC: E03C1/29
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: A shower waste trap comprising a body having a first chamber into which an inlet extends downwardly from a waste water outlet (2), an outlet (6) from the first chamber said outlet port being disposed at or adjacent to the upper end of the body, characterised in that the first chamber is enclosed by a second chamber wherein the second chamber is provided with an inlet (7) and an outlet (5) such that cold water passing through the second chamber receives heat from waste water passing through the first chamber.
Patent GB-2373223-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic vehcile suspension for the adjustment of ride height
Inventor: WOODHOUSE RICHARD GRAHAM
IPC: B60G17/052
Filed: 1999-12-01
Abstract: A vehicle suspension system comprises gas spring 22, 24, 26, 28 associated with each of the vehicle's wheels, a reservoir 38, a compressor 12 and a pressure sensor 42, where all of which are connected to main line 18 of a pneumatic circuit by respective valves 30, 32, 34, 36, 40. The valves are connected to pressure sensor, and are controlled by control unit 44 to measure the pressure for various functions such as monitoring the vehicle's weight and fault diagnosis. Control unit 44 is arranged to respond to a request for an increase in the ride height by checking the operation of the exhaust valve and only increasing the ride height if the exhaust valve is operable to release gas from the springs.
Patent GB-2374468-A (GB)
Title: Transmission line windows
Inventor: HELME BARRY GEORGE MORTON
IPC: H01P1/08
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: A window assembly for use with electromagnetic waveguides includes a window (3) and a housing (4). The window (3) has impermeable layers (33) and (34) which are bridged by a reticulum (35) of ceramic material with internal spaces which form a continuous flow path for coolant. The window is received in an opening in the housing (4) which is surrounded by an inwardly-directed flange having a peripheral recess opposed to the window (3) to improve the microwave performance of the window.
Patent GB-2378773-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for controlling the pressure in a high pressure fuel    store
Inventor: PFAEFFLE ANDREAS
IPC: F02M63/02
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: The pressure in the fuel store/rail 17 is controlled by a pressure regulating valve 18. The method comprises steps to determine an individual characteristic curve (24, fig.2b) of the valve during the operation of an I C engine, and then use this curve to control the valve. The control apparatus 20 preferably receives engine parameter data such as fuel pressure 19, temperature and engine speed. Preferably stored in the memory of the controller 20 is a reference characteristic curve obtained from a plurality of such valves, with the reference curve being the statistically averaged reading (21, fig.2a). The controller may have a computer program which performs the method, whereby the individual characteristic curve is obtained by comparing specific actual engine parameter readings with those corresponding to the statistically averaged characteristic curve and adjusting the curve accordingly to determine the individual characteristic curve.
Patent GB-2391303-A (GB)
Title: Identification of video sequences that may provoke epileptic reactions
Inventor: EMMETT JOHN
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: Display luminance and colour representations of a video signal are obtained to identify epileptogenic video sequences in the video signal. The display luminance and colour representations are converted to frequency domain maps to determine picture-related frequencies. The viewing conditions for the video sequence are determined to detect epileptogenic hazards from the picture-related frequencies for those input viewing conditions. Alarm signals are generated corresponding to the epileptogenic hazards identified.
Patent GB-2380476-A (GB)
Title: Chrome-free green privacy glass
Inventor: BOULOS EDWARD NASHED
IPC: C03C4/08
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: A green privacy glass comprises a conventional base glass and a colourant consisting of by wt. 1.3-3.0% Fe 2 O 3 , 0.04-1.5% MnO 2 , 0.0075-0.03% cobalt and optionally up to 0.0025 Se, wherein the glass at a control thickness of 4mm has a light transmittance under illuminant A of 15-45% and a uv transmittance of < 13%. When the light transmittance is less than 25% the ratio of light transmittance to uv transmittance is greater than or equal to 5. The infrared transmittance may be 4-26%, the excitation purity may be 4-25% and the dominant wavelength may be 494-563 nm.
Patent GB-2395183-A (GB)
Title: Ring pull having an insect guard
Inventor: POOLE VIRGINIA
IPC: B65D17/34
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A container having an insect guard comprising a ring pull 12 with an opening 20, the insect guard being moveable over an outlet 6 of the container 2. The opening 20 is sized to prevent the ingress of insects into the outlet 6, whilst enabling the contents of the container 2 to be poured out. The ring pull 12 may be rotatably connected to the top surface 4 of the can by means of a rivet 14. The top edge (fig 1, 22) of the ring pull 12 may be provided with a recessed portion 24.
Patent GB-2383523-A (GB)
Title: Method of applying leg elastics with an optimized tension
Inventor: POPP ROBERT LEE
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A method of applying leg elastics to absorbent garments involves varying the number and position of feed nips and idler rolls and optimizing the tension between multiple elastic members. The elastic members are bonded to a substrate with variable tension. More particularly, higher tension is provided in the areas of the garment where greater gasketing pressure is required, while lower tension is provided in areas where greater comfort is desired and high gasketing pressure is not needed. Furthermore, each elastic member may vary in degrees of tension from the other elastic members. The resulting garments have optimized comfort, fit and containment about the leg openings.
Patent GB-2400379-A (GB)
Title: Two-component stain treating composition
Inventor: FRANZOLIN GIORGIO
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A process for stain removal at a surface, comprising the application to that surface an aqueous composition (pH of 7 or more) which comprises a mixture of two components of (a) an aqueous acidic source of active oxygen and (b) an aqueous alkali. The composition may comprise an enzyme, a surfactant, preferably non-ionic or a water-soluble polymer, preferably a polycarboxylate. The alkaline component may contain a pH buffer. In another aspect, a two-compartment container containing a first compartment comprising an aqueous acidic source of active oxygen, and a second compartment containing an aqueous alkali. The container comprises dispensing means to deliver the contents of the two compartments sequentially or simultaneously to form a mixture thereof.
Patent GB-2388779-A (GB)
Title: Air freshener unit in combination with a light source
Inventor: BARKER DERRICK
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A ceiling mounted air freshener which incorporates an impeller or fan 4 for distributing a fragrance to the ambient environment. The main body of the device comprises an outer wall 14 and an inner wall 15 defining an inner chamber 20. Within this chamber are a series of radially dividing walls compartmentalizing the inner chamber. Centrally located within the main body of the device is a cartridge opening 16 which retains a fragrance cartridge 17. Air is drawn by the impeller through a plurality of inlets (18, drawing C), the configuration of which is designed to encourage a rotating airflow and for the air to pass over the fragrance cartridge. The radial dividing walls encourage cyclonic air flow. The fragrance cartridge may also have directional inlets 24 that initiate and encourage the air to flow cyclonically. The device may also incorporate locking means 27 which interface with retaining interlocking features of the cartridge to inhibit the removal of the cartridge. The impeller may be driven by a motor and/or thermal circulation caused by the heat from the light source.
Patent GB-2401731-A (GB)
Title: Modular electrical socket board
Inventor: FOK PETER
IPC: H01R25/00
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: An electrical socket board includes a base 11, a plate 12 secured to the base 11 and having one or more sets of socket apertures 13. A cover 14 is provided for covering a flexible power cord as it enters the socket board, the cover 14 being manufactured separately from, but engagable with the plate 12. There is also a cord attachment base 24 being manufactured separately from, but engagable with the base 11 and to which the cover 14 is attached. A number of further plates 12' can be attached end-to-end during manufacture to produce socket boards of desired socket number.