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Patent GB-2381936-A (GB)
Title: Tape cartridge lifting apparatus
Inventor: HOELSAETER HAAVARD
IPC: G11B15/68
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A tape cartridge lifting mechanism (fig 1, 16) is used to elevate a magnetic tape cartridge (fig 1, 10) in a storage magazine. The mechanism comprises a platform 24 supported by screws 30 engaging nuts 28 located in brackets 32, 38 and 40, on floating mountings. The screws 30 are rotated in unison by a motor 44 belt 48 and pulleys 52. Each floating mounting comprise nuts 28, located by a flat circular spring (fig 5, 70) which engage slot 66 in nut 28 and engage tabs (fig 6, 74) inside brackets 32, 38 or 40. A first nut 28 is restrained from rotation and from lateral movement by L-shaped restrictions (fig 4, 80) a second nut is restrained from rotation and from lateral movement in one plane by restrictions (fig 6, 84) and a third nut 28 is allowed freedom to move both laterally and in rotation (fig 7). The belt 48 and pulleys 52 may be toothed.
Patent GB-2380461-A (GB)
Title: Locking mechanism for a vehicle article carrier cross bar
Inventor: POTTER DONALD R
IPC: B60R9/045
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: An article carrier (i.e roof rack or roof bars) for a vehicle includes a pair of support rails and a cross bar. The cross bar has a locking mechanism at opposite ends. Each locking mechanism includes a housing (22a), an actuating member (26) being pivotally mounted in the housing (22a) and having a manually engageable portion and a camming surface, and a locking pin (42) including a cam follower for engaging with the camming surface and being biassed into a locking position with the support rails. An elongated member (72) extends within the cross bar to operably connect the locking mechanisms such movement of one of the actuating members causes simultaneous movement of both of the locking pins (42).
Patent GB-2373745-A (GB)
Title: Chuck With Locking Sleeve
Inventor: WILSON J LARRY
IPC: B23B31/12
Filed: 1999-07-08
Abstract: A chuck includes a generally cylindrical body 16 member having a forward section 20 and a rearward section 22. The rearward section is configured to mate with a manual or powered driver. A plurality of angularly disposed passageways 30 is formed in the forward section of the body and intersect an axial bore 24 formed therein. The body defines a ledge portion 62 about its outer circumference and a front face 21 transverse to the longitudinal body axis. One of a plurality of jaws 18 is slidably positioned in each passageway. A nut 48 is rotatably mounted to the body rearward of the ledge portion so as to engage the jaws. A generally cylindrical sleeve 12 engages the nut and includes a flexible protrusion 58 extending axially rearward from an inner circumferential surface of the sleeve proximate the sleeve forward end. The protrusion has a tab portion 60 disposed rearward of the ledge portion 62 and projecting radially inward of the outer circumference of the ledge portion to prevent forward axial movement of the sleeve with respect to the body.
Patent GB-2373544-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical fastening system having a plurality of engagement members which include stalk members
Inventor: NORTMAN BRIAN KEITH
IPC: A61F13/62
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: An article (10), has a first article portion (12), a second article portion (14), and a fastener (36). The fastener secures the first article portion to the second article portion and includes at least one first fastener component (70), which is attached to the first portion of the article. A cooperating, second fastener component (72) is mechanically interengageable with the first fastener component (70) and is attached to the second portion of the article (14). The first fastener component (70) includes a plurality of engagement members (56) having a first quantity of engageable stalk members (94).
Patent GB-2393636-A (GB)
Title: Shower head extension mounting bracket
Inventor: KUNDI TARSEM SINGH
IPC: E03C1/06
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: An extension bracket for a shower head fitting comprises a central elongate tubular member 15 with end fittings 14,16 attachable to each end. The end fittings have screw threads 17,19 engageable respectively with mating screw threads 18,34 at opposite ends of the tubular member. End fitting 14 serves as a wall mounting while opposing end fitting 16 is connected to end bracket 37 of a shower head carrier rail 12. The extension bracket enables an existing shower head assembly to be displaced a distance x from the wall to bring it closer to a user. The tubular member may be shaped to provide a storage aperture/recess (28A/28B, Fig 1D) to accommodate bathroom accessories. The extension tube may be segmented with pivotal links to enable it to concertina (Figs 2A,2B). The wall end fittings 14 may be pivotally mounted to enable the whole shower head assembly to be swung towards or away from the wall.
Patent GB-2377474-A (GB)
Title: Candle fountain
Inventor: EHRLICH GERNOT
IPC: F21V35/00
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: A candle fountain (10) is provided which includes a base (12) defining a reservoir (18) therein which is adapted to hold a fluid, such as water. A pump (20) having an inlet (22) and an outlet (26) is provided in communication with the base reservoir (18). A candle member (54) is supported on the base, where the candle member (54) includes a bore (56) formed at least partially therethrough having an inlet (58) and at least one outlet (62). The bore inlet (58) is in fluid communication with the pump outlet (26) such that fluid can be pumped from the base reservoir (18) into the bore (56) and out through the one or more bore outlets (62) of the candle member (54). Advantageously, the candle member (54) can be lit during operation of the candle fountain (10) to provide additional sensory enjoyment.
Patent GB-2397280-A (GB)
Title: Lockable chock device for a vehicle
Inventor: SMITH JOHN
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: A chock device which can be locked to a road wheel of a vehicle to prevent rotation of the wheel. The device has a triangular chock which is adapted to be placed between the tyre tread surface and the ground. A pair of arms project from the chock towards the wheel of the vehicle parallel to the sidewalls of the tyre. One of the arms is pivotally attached to the chock and is also free to move laterally in and out of the chock. By this means, the position of the distal end of this arm can be adjusted so that it locates in the well at the rear of the wheel or hooks to the suspension of the vehicle. Once in this operative position, the device can be locked to the wheel by means of a key-operated pushlock. Left and right hand versions of the device are envisaged.
Patent GB-2383963-A (GB)
Title: Correcting the time axis of local chromatographic data in comparison to stored reference data.
Inventor: QUIMBY BRUCE D
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: Correcting the time axis of local chromatographic data by producing local chromatographic data and then generating corrected local chromatographic data 109 that match with reference chromatographic data 103 with respect to time whilst maintaining peak areas of the local chromatographic data comprises creating local system correction functions based on a mathematical relationship derived using reference calibration data 103 and local calibration data 107 and then applying the functions to the local chromatographic data 113. The local system correction functions may comprise a smoothed x-axis correction function and a y-axis correction function generated using one or more curve fitting techniques, the y-axis correction being a first derivative of the x-axis correction function. The method may be used concurrently with other data manipulation techniques to facilitate operations such as searching, matching visual comparison, mathematical manipulation and/or pattern recognition of chromatographic data.
Patent GB-2389064-A (GB)
Title: Self-cleaning mechanism for cyclone overflow grill
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/12
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: The cyclone-type dust-collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner according to the disclosed invention has a grill cleaning means for automatically removing fine dusts covering the grill 30 when the cleaner is in use. The grill cleaning means preferably comprises a grill rotating means (50, fig 3) for rotating the grill while the cleaner is in use and a dusting member 60 disposed to extend along one side of the inner cyclone body (10, fig 1) to contact the outer circumference of the rotating grill. The grill rotating means comprises a rotation member (51, fig 3) disposed at top of the cyclone body to rotatably support the grill in relation to the cyclone body and to rotate together with the grill, connected with the grill by a number of connection members, and having an upper surface of the cyclone body excluding the air discharge port (10b, fig 3) positioned in between, and provided with a gear portion (51b, fig 6) formed around the outer circumference, a driving source for providing driving force for rotating the rotation member, and a power transferring means for transferring power of the driving source to the rotation member via a worm gearing 54, 55. The driving source may comprise a turbine fan 52 disposed in the discharge pipe 12a of the air discharge unit to be rotated by air discharged through the discharge pipe, or may comprise a motor (52a, fig 7).
Patent GB-2383847-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring conditions in pipelines
Inventor: BROWN PHILIP GWYN
IPC: G01N17/04
Filed: 2001-08-17
Abstract: A system and method for monitoring conditions in a pipeline by deploying sensors at specific locations within the pipeline. The sensors collect data at intervals over a time period. The data may be transmitted to a receiver outside the pipeline or stored in the sensors and obtained once the sensors are retrieved from the pipeline. Embodiments of deployment and retrieval units are described.
Patent GB-2387317-A (GB)
Title: Discharging duct for an upright vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LEE BYUNG-JO
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: A discharging duct 60 for an upright-type vacuum cleaner includes side walls 60a and a pair of inner ribs 60b defining part of a passage 61. The passage 61 is arranged to connect an air outlet pipe 13 and a motor driving chamber of a vacuum cleaner body 10. A cover 62 is connected to the duct 60 and seals the passage 61. The cover 62 includes side walls 62a and sealing strips 64 integrally formed thereon to engage the ribs 60b in an airtight manner. The sealing strips 64 preferably contact the complete outer surface of the ribs 60b. Accordingly, the contact area between the cover 62 and the ribs 60b of the duct is lengthened, and a sufficient sealing effect is established without the use of a separate sealing member. Since the need for a separate sealing member is eliminated, the duct is easier to assemble and costs less to manufacture.
Patent GB-2389831-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing system with multiple workstations and magazine units
Inventor: MORBITZER HANS-PETER
IPC: B23P21/00
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: A manufacturing system comprises a plurality of process modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, with a plurality of magazine units 10 that may be coupled to the process modules. The process modules may each have a substantially identical base structure, and each may carry out a separate process step. The magazine units may be interchangeable between the process modules, and may be formed of pallet magazines, with loosely stacked pallets. Also claimed is a process module for a manufacturing system, which comprises at least one device for joining and/or holding components, and at least one robot unit. The process module may have a base plate for arranging the device and the robot unit, and may also have a measuring and inspection unit. A receptacle for installation of a supply module may also be provided on the process module. An autonomous control unit preferably controls the process module, and can be networked with other process modules.
Patent GB-2401041-A (GB)
Title: Pain-sensitive therapeutic wound dressings
Inventor: TROTTER PATRICK JOHN
IPC: A61L15/32
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: The invention provides a wound dressing comprising a therapeutic agent and a matrix comprising polymers joined by cross-linkages which cross-linkages comprise oligopeptidic sequences which are cleavable by a kallikrein associated with wound fluid such that the rate of release of the therapeutic agent increases in the presence of elevated kallikrein levels.
Patent GB-2392855-A (GB)
Title: Filter cleaning device
Inventor: JOHNSON RICHARD VICTOR
IPC: B01D29/15
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A filter for removing solids from a fluid 10, comprises a filter body 11 having a connecting filtering 14 and cleaning section 16, a cylindrical filter screen 13 movable along a longitudinal axis 15 between the filtering and cleaning section and a spray (21, Fig 3) located in the cleaning section to blow entrapped solids from the filter when position in the cleaning section. Preferably the spray is fixed or rotary and is positioned to clean an inner or outer surface of the filter screen. Optionally, there are a series of sprays which generate a tangential force on the surface of the filter causing filter rotation during cleaning. Removed solids may be collected in a demountable solids retention area 17. Preferably, unfiltered liquid passes from the outside to the inside of the filter screen, allowing filtrate to pass to the filter outlet 12 while collected solids (24, Fig 3) gather on the outside filter screen face. When gathered solids block the filter screen, flow through the filter may be suspended and the filter screen positioned in the cleaning section to enable the cleaning process to commence. Preferably the rotary spray is stopped before the cleaned filter screen is returned to the filtering section.
Patent GB-2389090-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary drive system opposing downhill motion
Inventor: LEE HYEONGCHEOL
IPC: B60L50/10
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A vehicle drive control system comprises a primary driving system 20 having a first power source 22 and a second driving system 30 having a second power source 31. The power sources 22,31 typically power separate sets of vehicle wheels 50,60 respectively. The second system 30 is configured to apply a torque to arrest downhill motion. Rolling back of the vehicle 10 when attempting to start an ascent of a hill in forwards or in reverse gear is thus counteracted. The torque may be determined in response to detected undesired downhill motion and inputs from a brake pedal 82 and an accelerator pedal 84. The first power source 22 can be an engine connected to a manual transmission 88 and the second source 31 is typically an electric motor, connected to a battery 34 and an electronic control unit 36.
Patent GB-2388721-A (GB)
Title: Method and circuit reducing reverse currents in synchronous rectifier converter circuit
Inventor: SUN MARK N
IPC: H02M3/28
Filed: 2001-11-05
Abstract: A converter with synchronous rectification is driven in such a way so that the reverse currents do not build up and cause damage or limit the efficiency of the circuit. Negative currents are self-adjusted to very small percent of load current, so the converter will not have problem when in parallel with other modules. An auxiliary winding is used to allow an output inductor to drive the secondary side rectifiers thereby limiting their conduction time as reverse currents increase. The primary side conduction timer are extended by operation of their anti-diodes so that reverse currents are limited naturally without the use of dedicated load sensing and shutdown circuits.
Patent GB-2397002-A (GB)
Title: Generation of a scrambling sequence
Inventor: LU KEHSHEHN
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A scrambler 20 includes a series-parallel linear shift register 22 having logic suitable for generating a scrambling sequence according to a predetermined generator sequence, a plurality of logic gates 26a, 26b that allow for parallel input to the shift register, and a multiplexer 28 for switching inputs of the shift register. The multiplexer switches inputs so that the shift register can be loaded with a predetermined initial value, and shifted a single bit or shifted a predetermined number of bits though the generator sequence. In one embodiment the predetermined number of bits corresponds to a 24 bit shift operation, as is consistent with a 17 tap linear feedback shift register. The scrambler may form part of a device operating in a forward packet data channel (F-PDCH) of a code division multiple access specification (cdma2000) for third generation (3G) wireless communication systems.
Patent GB-2391157-A (GB)
Title: Plant pot support
Inventor: AVES LAWRENCE GEORGE
IPC: A01G9/04
Filed: 2003-07-21
Abstract: A support securable to the lower end of a plant pot so as to extend laterally of the wall of the pot to reduce the risk of the pot tipping over. The plant support may be securable to the base of the plant pot by a bifurcated spigot cooperable with an opening in the base of plant pot. There may also be means provided for suitable drainage from plant pot.
Patent GB-2408870-A (GB)
Title: Testing the data structure of an authored DVD
Inventor: GREEN STUART ANTONY
IPC: H04N9/804
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: Embodiment provide an authoring method for use in creating an audiovisual product, comprising the steps of: defining a plurality of components, the components implicitly representing functional sections of audiovisual content with respect to one or more raw content objects, and a plurality of transitions that represent movements between the plurality of components; expanding the plurality of components and the plurality of transitions to provide a set of explicitly realised AV assets and an expanded intermediate data structure of nodes and links, where each node is associated with an AV asset of the set and the links represent movement from one node to another; creating an audiovisual product in a predetermined output format, using the AV assets and the expanded intermediate data structure of the nodes and the links; and testing the audiovisual product. The testing may comprise checking that the authored structure is as anticipated by comparing the authored abstraction with an anticipated abstraction, identifying a current menu associated with the data stream or creating an index for identification data corresponding to an abstraction, for example. An identifier may be associated with presentation data and navigation data and an identifier may be encoded in association with the video sequence it identifies.
Patent GB-2396719-A (GB)
Title: Reimbursing work-related consumable costs
Inventor: KURTZ BARRY D
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for processing reimbursement for consumables used in the course of work. In one embodiment, a system 100 for processing reimbursement includes an off-site reimbursement manager 318 configured to gather data corresponding to reimbursable items and send the data to a central reimbursement manager 214 configured to receive the data corresponding to the reimbursable items via the network 108 and reimburse in accordance with the received data. In one embodiment, a method for processing reimbursement includes gathering data corresponding to reimbursable items in a first location and sending the data via a network 108 to a second location. The reimbursable items may be , for instance, paper and toner used in the user's own printer. The system may also include means for confirming the consumables were used for work, and for authorising and/or confirming payment.
Patent GB-2393878-A (GB)
Title: Displaying supplementary SSSP information
Inventor: TAM TERRY
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2000-01-17
Abstract: Displaying supplementary information to a user at an end point relating to a Simple Supplementary Services Protocol (SSSP). The information being carried via messages over an existing network communications protocol. Non-SSSP information is displayed as a default on a display and a feature display of the supplementary SSSP information alternates with the default display between the foreground and the background of the display in response to receipt of predetermined messages at the end point.
Patent GB-2413056-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic holder
Inventor: STEWART MICHELLE
IPC: A41D20/00
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A magnetic holder comprises a flexible magnetic panel 3 with a weather-proof cover panel 1 held on the forearm of the user by elastic straps 8 that are detachably fastened together by Velcro (RTM) 6, 7. Nails, screws, nuts, bolts needles etc are held by the holder allowing the user to have free hands. The magnetic panel is mounted on a flexible backing material 5 such as leather, fabric or neoprene, a comfort pad 9 may be attached to the underside of the backing material for additional comfort. Preferably tapered bolsters 10 running the length of the holder eg elbow to wrist are positioned between the comfort pad and backing material on either side of the holder with the bolsters at their widest at the wrist. The bolsters allow the magnetic panel to lie flat and hold larger and heavier objects. Preferably the magnetic panel has a canvas cover that is detachably attached on three sides of the panel, that protects the objects held on the panel from moisture or being accidentally knocked off whilst in or out of use.
Patent GB-2402221-A (GB)
Title: A Process and apparatus for developing an electrochemical measuring arrangement, in a particular sensor.
Inventor: SCHEYING GERD
IPC: G01N27/30
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: The apparatus comprises differing electrode materials 51-58 applied to at least one substrate X, and at least one reference electrode 61-68. Said differing materials and reference electrode are introduced into a medium such that the individual electrochemical potentials of the materials 51-58 may be determined with reference to at least one of the reference electrodes 61-68 by a measuring device. At least one of the electrode materials may be coated by an electrolyte. The measuring device may be connected to the electrode materials and reference electrodes via a multiplexer so that material/electrode combinations may be selected. In a preferred embodiment the substrates may be moved relative to one another (for example utilising a pair of cylindrical substrates X, Y driven by electric motors) so that pairs of electrode materials and reference electrodes may be simultaneously screened. The materials and reference electrodes may be deposited onto the substrate(s) via a lithographic process. The substrates may consist of a material such as aluminium oxide, silicon or glass. The developed sensor may be employed in such mediums for example as oils or fuels.
Patent GB-2399383-A (GB)
Title: Removable cover for retaining off-gases inside a clarifier
Inventor: DEGARIE CLAUDE JOSEPH
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: A removable cover (22) comprising a flexible sheet (46) having four margins, which is laid between four walls (40, 42) of a rectangular clarifier, means for retaining and sealing a first margin to a first wall, including a first structural angle (54) having an upwardly aligned part which acts as a kick plate, and means for pulling and sealing the remaining margins to the remaining walls. Preferably a plurality of spaced trusses are laid between two opposing clarifier walls with the sheet being laid over the trusses and the pulling means comprise pullers (70) attached to a kick plate (72) located along each of the clarifier walls.