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Patent GB-2380588-A (GB)
Title: Security device triggered in response to displacement
Inventor: BREARLEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: A security device for preventing loss or theft of items or individuals consisting of a control unit and a separate receiver unit. An alert is generated at both the control unit and receiver unit when the units are displaced beyond a certain range.
Patent GB-2382926-A (GB)
Title: Switch
Inventor: BROOMFIELD KEITH
IPC: H01H23/16
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: An electrical switch mechanism comprises fixed electrical contacts 20, 22, a pivoting contact 24, and a rocker switch 8 operable to displace the contact 24 between a first position in which it makes electrical contact with the fixed contact and a second position in which it is spaced from the fixed contact. The moving contact has a knock off arrangement comprising a horn 52 fixed at or adjacent its pivot and extending towards the rocker switch, and a co-operating formation (54, Fig.5) that moves with the rocker switch and which, in the event that the moving contact is not displaced from the first position through normal operation of the rocker switch, applies a force to the horn in order to urge the moving contact away from the fixed contact.
Patent GB-2374990-A (GB)
Title: LED drive circuit
Inventor: WEINDORF PAUL F L
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2002-01-14
Abstract: A light emitting diode drive circuit 100 provides each of the plurality of parallel light emitting diodes 102 substantially uniform current, causing the light emitting diodes to each have substantially the same brightness. An optional control circuit 106 controls the current flow as a function of an external control signal. Optional temperature derating circuits 108 adjust the intensity of the light emitting diodes as a function of a measured temperature. The measured temperature may be provided externally via a temperature output signal. The light emitting diode drive circuit may be specially adapted for automotive applications.
Patent GB-2384526-A (GB)
Title: Carburettor for cutting implements
Inventor: POSSAMAI MARIO
IPC: F02M17/08
Filed: 2002-01-29
Abstract: A carburettor for implements, in particular trimmers and bush cutters using cutting line comprises a venturi diffuser 2 at its inlet with a manually-operated shutter operated by lever 8 providing a choke setting for engine starting. A fuel delivery tube 22 is provided with a spray nozzle 20 disposed in the diffuser, and its other end is disposed in the tank 24. The tube 22 has an internal annular rib (28) for supporting a ball (30), providing a non-return ball valve in the fuel delivery tube 22.
Patent GB-2388468-A (GB)
Title: Microengineered electrical connectors
Inventor: SYMS RICHARD
IPC: B81C3/00
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: A miniature electrical connector comprising a male part 10 and a female part 11 is fabricated using micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology. Both parts comprise a substrate 13,17 (eg silicon), the surface of which is profiled by anisotropic etching. An insulating layer 14 (eg SiO  Þ  , Si  ý  N  Ú  ) is formed on the substrate 13. To manufacture the female part 11 resilient strips of conductive material (eg gold) are deposited onto the substrate 13 and then substrate material is removed from underneath part of each strip, farming cantilever electrodes 12. Corresponding non-flexing electrodes 16 are formed on the male part 10. The non-planar surfaces of substrates 13,17 include grooves (20) and ridges (21) to ensure alignment of the male 10 and female 11 parts. The connector may be used on flying leads of portable electronic appliances (eg audio, games, phones), or on memory and smart cards.
Patent GB-2374649-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic tensioner having a plastic body
Inventor: NAMIE TSUTOMU
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: A hydraulic tensioner 11 comprising a plastic body 12, a metallic cylinder 14 fit into a circular hole in the body, a plunger 15 biased by compression spring 17 and a check valve mechanism 19. The check valve comprises a ball seat 19a, and a retainer 19d to support the spring 19c that biases the check ball 19b towards the ball seat 19a. The retainer 19d is preferably integrated with the cylinder 14 (see fig 6). The plastic body of the tensioner may include ratchet means (50, fig 5) and an O-ring (52, fig 7) may be provided underneath the metallic cylinder 14.
Patent GB-2377649-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic Golf Club System
Inventor: SIMMONS NIGEL
IPC: A63B59/00
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: A diagnostic golf club system having a diagnostic golf club (10), an interface means (18) and a computing means (28) which includes a plurality of stain gauges (21) an internal power supply, and a non-volatile memory for capturing data relating to a golf swing. The interface means (18) is capable of transferring data from the diagnostic golf club (10) to the computing means (28) for processing the data and presenting the data in a useful and informative format. The data may be used to determine a shaft flex profile for a particular golfer. The strain guages may be replaced with means for measuring the axial force, transverse shear force, bending movements or torsion on the club shaft.
Patent GB-2374369-A (GB)
Title: Actuator apparatus for downhole completion tools
Inventor: DRAKELEY BRIAN KEITH
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 1999-03-04
Abstract: An actuator apparatus (16) for actuating a downhole well tool (14) according to which a housing (22) extends in the well and a tool (14) to be actuated is disposed in the housing (22). A drive member (44) is connected to the tool for operating the tool, and an actuator system (36) is disposed in the housing and is normally connected to the drive member (44) for driving the drive member (44) and operating the tool (14). In the event the actuator system (36) fails, an additional electric actuator system (51) is disposed in the housing and is adapted to be connected to the drive member (44) for also driving the drive member and operating the tool (14).
Patent GB-2382144-A (GB)
Title: Temperature control of mri shims
Inventor: IDELER KARL-HEINZ
IPC: G01R33/3873
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: A system is proposed for improving operation of a magnetic resonance appliance which has a basic field magnet (1) for providing a homogeneous magnetic basic field, a gradient coil system (2) for coding the basic field and a passive shim system serving to homogenise the magnetic basic field. This passive shim system consists of shim iron sheets (11) positioned in the magnetic basic field. There is a device by means of which the temperature of these shim iron sheets (11) can be controlled; which may be through heating coils or a Peltier element.
Patent GB-2395028-A (GB)
Title: Computer databases and associated extraction methods
Inventor: HOFTON JAMES NEIL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: A method of obtaining information from a computer database containing a plurality of data items, each data item being associated with a geographical location identified by a telephone area code, the method comprising generating an information request including a location parameter, and using the area codes to extract from the database those data items whose associated geographical locations fall within the location parameter specified in the request.
Patent GB-2390499-A (GB)
Title: Means for locating a gaming machine within a building
Inventor: NELSON DWAYNE
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-02-06
Abstract: A means for locating and tracking a gaming machine 124 within a casino 100 is disclosed. In one embodiment a transmitter / receiver connected to the machine provides a signal which may be tracked by one or more transmitters and/or receivers 150A, 150B, 150C positioned within the casino 100 and its position determined by means of triangulation / time difference of arrival. The one or more transmitters / receivers 150 may communicate with a host computer 128 to generate location data regarding the gaming machines position on the casino floor. Further aspects of the gaming machines operation such as the audio emitted and video content displayed may be controlled based on the machines location. A means for monitoring compliance with gaming regulations dependent on the gaming machines position is further disclosed. A means for mapping a casino floor layout in a casino is additionally disclosed. A means for synchronising certain aspects of operation for two or more gaming machines is also disclosed. A means for locating the position of a player on a casino floor is further disclosed. A means for controlling two or more gaming machines upon the occurrence of a winning event is additionally disclosed.
Patent GB-2400853-A (GB)
Title: Flame-retardant formulation
Inventor: PATEL KIRAN
IPC: C08K5/521
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A flame-retardant formulation comprises tris (dichloropropyl) phosphate and tris (butoxyethyl) phosphate as flame-retarders in the range of 99:1 to 75:25 by weight of the formulation, preferably 98:2. The formulation may further comprise solvents, diluents, viscosity reducers, and carriers. A method of making a polyurethane foam is also disclosed, wherein the flame-retardant formulation is added to a foam-forming reaction mixture containing a polymeric polyol and an aromatic isocyanate. Typically, the flame-retardant formalation is added in an amount of 7-20 wt. % based on the weight of the polyol. The polyol may be a polyether polyol or a polyester polyol and the aromatic isocyanate is preferably toluene isocyanate. One or more catalysts, blowing agents, gelling agents, or accelerators may be included in the foam-forming reaction.
Patent GB-2389876-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic valve arrangement
Inventor: ZENKER SIEGFRIED
IPC: F15B13/04
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: A hydraulic valve arrangement 1 having a supply connection arrangement comprising a high-pressure connection P and a low-pressure connection T, a work connection arrangement comprising two work connections A, B, connectible to a motor, and having a directional valve 4 and a compensation valve 9. It is desirable to be able to operate such a valve arrangement in a simple manner even when, upon simultaneous operation of several valve arrangements, the delivery volume of the supply is not sufficient. For this purpose, the compensation valve is arranged after the directional valve in the direction of flow and a pressure relief device 43 which may form a throttle as part of the compensation valve spool is arranged between the directional valve and the low-pressure connection (T) at a tank outlet 17. The relief device prevents leakage build-up of pressure in outlet lines 19, 20 from opening check valves 5,6.
Patent GB-2401323-A (GB)
Title: Shaft for billiards cue
Inventor: CHANG JUNG-SHIH
IPC: A63D15/08
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: A shaft of a billiards cue has an elongated skeleton 20 having a core 22 and one or more ribs 24 transversely projecting from the core 22 and a shaft body having an axial receiving space 36 which is complementable to the skeleton for receiving the skeleton. The shaft body of the shaft is preferably formed by two or more wooden sections 30 compassing the skeleton therebetween. The ribs 24 may be isometrically arranged about the core 22 and there are preferably the same number of ribs 24 and sections 30. The distal ends of the ribs 24 may be exposed through the sections 30. Preferably, the core is hollow (Fig 11).
Patent GB-2392508-A (GB)
Title: Magnetoresistive spin-valve sensor
Inventor: SAITO MASAMICHI
IPC: H01F10/32
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: A magnetoresistive spin valve sensor comprises an antiferromagnetic layer 23, a pinned layer 24, a nonmagnetic layer 25 and a free magnetic layer 26. At least one of the free layer 26 and the pinned layer 24 is made up of sublayers 50, 52 or 53, 55 with nonmagnetic layers 51, 54 between. The materials of the free 26 and pinned 24 layers are selected to provide the sensor with a high resistance change in response to a magnetic field. A beta parameter of a material may be defined in terms of the resistivity the material presents to electrons of different spins. For example, the material of one of the sublayers of the free layer is selected to be different from the material of the other sublayer, but the same as the material of the pinned layer. A similar selection of material applies to the sublayers of the pinned layer.
Patent GB-2391714-A (GB)
Title: Flexible polyimide circuitsubstrates having predetermined slopedvias
Inventor: YANG RUI
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A flexible circuit having a polyimide substrate containing at least one chemically etched feature, wherein such etched feature has sidewalls having a predetermined slope angle. It is possible to create etched features having predetermined slopes of from 10 to 70 degrees. Preferably, the flexible circuit was formed from a polyamic acid containing multiple ester groups in its main polymer chain.
Patent GB-2410531-A (GB)
Title: Screw tightened fan blade locking lever
Inventor: FARNDON ROBERT JOHN
IPC: F01D5/30
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A gas turbine engine fan blade 22 and disk assembly 30 is provided with levers 36 with which to apply a force to the radially inner end of respective blades 22 so as to move the roots 26 of the blades 22 into abutting engagement with the side walls of the inverted "V" shaped grooves 32 in the disk rim 34, and thereby prevent relative wearing movement therebetween. Screws 52 pass through exposed ends of the levers and abut a fixed land 46 so that tightening of the screws applies a pivoting force to the respective levers to lock the associated fan blades in position.
Patent GB-2410891-A (GB)
Title: A bed frame and a method of assembling a bed frame
Inventor: PRESTON ROY ANTHONY
IPC: A47C19/00
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: A bed frame (1) assembled without the use of tools and disassembled for storage when not required. The bed frame (1) comprises end panels (2, 3) and side panels (4, 5) that can be coupled to one another at corner pieces (6). The panels are further secured by locking pegs passing though apertures made in the ledges of the tie placed on the corner piece. Laths (7) run between the side panels (4, 5) to form a mattress support. The components of the bed frame can be manufactured from a plastics material making them light and strong.
Patent GB-2406756-A (GB)
Title: Graphical user interface for managing voicemail for a mobile telephone
Inventor: DOULTON DANIEL MICHAEL
IPC: G10L15/00
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A method of managing voice messages using a mobile telephone. A graphical user interface (GUI) is opened on the mobile telephone, which individually lists remotely stored voice messages for the user of the mobile telephone. The user is able to select a voice message from the list to initiate playback on the mobile telephone. The GUI may list the number of messages stored in an inbox, whether the messages are new, and the name or telephone number of the person leaving a message. The GUI may also include an inbox view with folders for storage / retrieval of voice messages. Hence, rather than having to listen to various options spoken by a synthetic voice, such as "press 1 to reply", "press 2 to delete", etc., a GUI is provided for simple message selection and playback.
Patent GB-2404408-A (GB)
Title: Reflective road stud
Inventor: WRENN PHILIP JOHN
IPC: E01F9/06
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: The reflective road stud comprises a main body from which a membrane extends around at least a portion of the circumference, the membrane including a number of apertures. In use, the stud is placed on a road and a surface material, e.g. bitumen, concrete, paint etc., is placed over the membrane such that surface material extends through the apertures so as to mechanically lock the stud in place. The stud is preferably formed from a flexible, resilient material and the main body is provided with a low, preferably dome-shaped profile. The stud may be formed with a high visibility day glow colour and may additionally be secured to a road surface with a chemical adhesive etc.
Patent GB-2402018-A (GB)
Title: Hierarchical display for presenting network monitoring results over time
Inventor: BELL MARK ADAM
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: A hierarchical network (Fig. 4) is monitored to deduce the status, or "health" of its nodes. This information is presented in a hierarchical display which reflects the hierarchy of the network. For example in Fig. 5 the "West Coast" node appears at the top of the display, then "Mail Services" and "Send Time", reflecting the hierarchy in the network of Fig. 4. The display preferably has a time axis and a node axis, and uses colours to indicate "health". In one embodiment the display is constructed using a user selectable aggregation algorithm. One aggregation algorithm selects the minimum value of "health" measured in a particular time period, another selects the median value of "health".
Patent GB-2402954-A (GB)
Title: Tool actuator with automatic control
Inventor: LOGIUDICE MICHAEL
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: An apparatus 100 for activating a downhole tool 10 comprises an actuator 45, controller 50, and a sensor 55. The controller activates the actuator when a condition in the wellbore is detected by the sensor. The tool may be a valve 10 or centraliser (320, fig. 3). The sensor may be a radio frequency tag reader (755, fig. 7). The apparatus has particular use in running casing and cementing.
Patent GB-2400988-A (GB)
Title: A waterproof connection structure for decorative lamp
Inventor: XU PEIXIN
IPC: F21V23/06
Filed: 2002-12-31
Abstract: A waterproof connection structure for decorative lamp includes two socket bodies respectively located on two ends of power cord or on two ends of lamp string, and at least the above one of cooper pins, characterized in that terminal faces of the current conducting jacks of said socket bodies respectively are set up to be made stepped bedding plane structures be able to abut joint each other, therein two socket bodies (5) abut each other to form a connecting structure and the cooper pins are connected to a corresponding current conducting jack to form electrical connection. Because of setting up two socket bodies as corresponding male and female face structure, the invention greatly enlarges the creepage distance between the cooper pins on the contact plane, increases the safety and makes the waterproof connection structure meet the electric safety standard, by use of the male and female face structure made of insulation material. The invention has simple structure and better practicability, may be widely applied to electrical connection structures of various decorative lamp.
Patent GB-2417223-A (GB)
Title: Left-handed pen
Inventor: DEACON MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: B43K5/00
Filed: 2004-08-21
Abstract: A left handed pen for writing text by hand. Preferably the pen uses ink or another writing fluid or compound. The shaft of the pen my have specific bends A, B to enable it be used in the left hand whilst writing from left to right on a page. The bends A, B in the shaft may prevent the text just written from being obscured and may also prevent the ink from being smudged by the users hand. The pen may be used in a conventional manner, and it may also allow the user to pull the pen nib across the page instead of pushing it to increase the longevity of the nib and allow for improved calligraphy.
Patent GB-2405800-A (GB)
Title: Nasal delivery devices
Inventor: DJUPESLAND PER GISLE
IPC: A61M15/08
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A nasal delivery device for and a method of delivering substance to a nasal airway of a subject, the delivery device comprising a nosepiece 17 for fitting to a nostril of the subject, the nosepiece including a nozzle 25 through which the substance is in use delivered to the nasal airway, and at least one cuff member 27 which, when fitted in a nasal cavity of a subject is such as to engage an inner wall of the nasal cavity, and a delivery unit for delivering substance through the nozzle which may include a dosing unit for supplying a jet or a powder or liquid aerosol. The cuff may comprise one or more inflatable members which provide a fluid tight seal with an inner wall of the nasal cavity or one or more resilient lobed members (47 fig 14) which at least partially obstruct the nasal cavity and may direct at least a distal end of the nozzle towards a site in the nasal airway, such as the inferior, middle or superior meatus, inferior, middle or superior nasal concha, olfactory region, sinus ostia or infundibulum, epipharnyx, adenoids or tubal ostia. The device may be provided with a mouthpiece 19 and may deliver substance in response to exhalation of the subject.
Patent GB-2407151-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchange element with flame retardant and moisture permeable portions
Inventor: TAKADA MASARU
IPC: F28D21/00
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: A heat exchange element 1 comprises flat partition members 2 having a base material 2a impregnated with a moisture absorbent 2b and are alternately laminated with corrugated spacing members 3 impregnated with a flame retardant. The moisture absorbent 2b does not overlap the flame retardant in the areas of the partition members 2 not in contact with the spacing members 3. Partition members 2 may be impregnated with a moisture absorbent 2b and a flame retardant, and may be bonded to the spacing members by a vinyl acetate adhesive. Base material 2a may be nonporous pulp fibres or a gas impermeable microporous base material having a polyvinyl alcohol filler applied to fill the pores. The moisture absorbent 2b may be an alkali metal salt such as lithium chloride and calcium chloride. The spacing members 3 may also be pulp fibres and the flame retardant may be a guanidine salt such as guanidine chloride and guanidine sulfamate. The heat exchange element 1 may be used in air conditioners and ventilators.
Patent GB-2409903-A (GB)
Title: Rotation angle detector
Inventor: SHIRAGA SHOZOH
IPC: G01B7/00
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: A rotation angle detector has a rotary member which is rotated in association with a steering shaft, detecting members each of which is rotated in association with the rotary member, magnets which are arranged in correspondence to the respective detecting members and rotated integrally with the respective corresponding detecting members, magnetic sensing devices which are arranged as opposed to the respective corresponding magnets, and a controlling circuit for calculating a rotation angle of the steering shaft based on detection signals from the magnetic sensing devices, wherein at least one of the magnets has a first section on the side of the magnetic sensing device, and a second section on the side opposite to the magnetic sensing device, and the north pole and the south pole of the first section are arranged in a reversed manner to those of the second section. In this arrangement, the rotation angle detector for detecting the rotation angle of the steering shaft with less detection errors and with high precision is produced.
Patent GB-2416112-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with dust compression facility
Inventor: LEE YONG WOO
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2005-01-10
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner consists of; a body (10), a suction head (12) arranged at a lower side of the body (10) for sucking dust, a suction fan (20) mounted in the body (10) for generating a suction force, a dust collecting container (14), and a dust compression unit. Preferably the dust compression unit includes a first conduit (56) attached to an exhaust pipe (46) of the dust collecting container (14), a second conduit (58) attached to a bottom surface of the dust collecting container (14), a third conduit (60) connected to a suction side of the suction fan (20), a fourth conduit (62) connected to a discharge side of the suction fan (20), and a switching valve (64). The switching valve connecting the first conduit (56) to the third conduit (60) when the cleaner collects dust, and connecting the first (56) and the fourth conduit (62), as well as the second (58) and third conduit (60), when the cleaner compresses dust in the dust collecting container (14).