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Patent GB-2370359-A (GB)
Title: Method of evaluating seat comfort
Inventor: EBE KAZUSHIGE
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of evaluating a sitting comfort of a seat to be inspected, including the steps of: applying a specific load to the seat; measuring a pressure applied to each measurement point of the seat; and evaluating a sitting comfort of the seat on the basis of the calculated weights; wherein a subject is sit, and a sitting comfort of the seat is evaluated on the basis of the total of weights applied to a peak area, the peak area being defined by a partial region, including a deepest point of recess of the seat. With this evaluating method, not only a static sitting comfort of a seat can be simply quantified, but also sitting comfort of various seats can be simply, certainly evaluated.
Patent GB-2372694-A (GB)
Title: A brush with massaging wheel
Inventor: HSIEH CHIN WAN
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 2001-01-19
Abstract: A brush comprises a handle 1 having a bristle holder mount 11 and an integrally formed handgrip 12, bundles of bristles are held by a holder 2 and mounted in the bristle holder mount 11 which has at least one first massaging wheel 3 disposed at one side of, and a second massaging wheel 3 disposed at an end remote from, the bristle holder mount 11. Preferably a massaging wheel 3 having a centre through hole 32 is mounted on a pivot 112 and disposed in a front notch 111. Preferably the handgrip 12 has a recess 121 which receives a clamping plate 13 having a downward stud 131 for plugging into a socket 123 to hold a massaging wheel in place at an end remote from the bristle holder mount 11. Advantageously the brush is equipped with massaging wheels for massaging the head and body in order to stimulate the circulation of blood.
Patent GB-2358792-A (GB)
Title: Office style seat with small swivel mounted table for left and right hande d use
Inventor: BIRKBECK HILARY ROLF
IPC: A47C3/18
Filed: 2001-02-01
Abstract: A seat comprises a support means, such as legs 11, from which extends upwardly a support column 10 supporting a seat portion 13. A support 17, for example a small table or tablet, is positioned at a level above the seat portion 13, held in place, for example by a cranked arm 15, and is angularly movable around the central axis of the support column so as to be usable left or right handed, or in front (fig.2) of the seat. Part of the arm 15 may be telescopic for height adjustment of the support 17. The support 17 may itself also be rotatable around an axis of the end of the arm 15. In a further embodiment, the support means may comprise tubular portions (44, fig. 21) terminating in castors (45, fig.21) and the support 17 may further comprise a metal plate (48, fig.21) terminating in a cutout to hold a beaker 49.
Patent GB-2360862-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring objects using remotely readable tags
Inventor: HARRISON TIMOTHY NIGEL
IPC: H04Q11/00
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: Monitoring one or more objects, especially people, within a zone, e.g. a building, convention centre, or shopping mall, by remotely reading data from tags carried by the objects, analysing the data and generating output information in response to specified data. A unique reference number (URN) on each tag is linked to data records of the corresponding object on a computer, which is linked to a central database. The tag could be read using a hand-held reader. A recognised URN causes the computer to initiate a variety of possible actions: on-screen or audible message (e.g. greeting for a conference attendee), alarm, specific message delivery elsewhere to another piece of equipment, person (e.g. security staff) or software application (e.g. for administrative purposes). Many possible applications are described. In a security system embodiment, two or more people (e.g. parent and child) each carrying a tag are prevented from passing through a security station unless in the presence of a designated complementary tag. The system could be used for locating e.g. a missing child within a monitored zone. The tags could be used to enable access to the person's medical history, stored in a central (e.g hospital) database. The tags could be read/write (Fig. 2) as well as read-only (Fig. 1), e.g. in an exhibition, attendees could download information into their tag at "self-service" stations.
Patent GB-2357578-A (GB)
Title: Chromogen combinations for (per)oxidase-based determinations
Inventor: DOUGLAS JOEL S
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 1999-09-10
Abstract: A dry chemistry reagent matrix composition is provided containing a matrix material and a reagent composition containing 3-methyl-6-(sulfonate salt)-benzothiazolinone-(2)-hydrazone (MBTH-S), N-ethyl-N-(3-sulfopropyl)aniline, and an oxidase enzyme or a peroxidase enzyme or a mixture thereof. The dry chemistry reagent matrix composition is useful in reagent test strips for determining the presence or concentration of an analyte in a fluid sample, such as blood.
Patent GB-2359113-A (GB)
Title: Clamping device for planar members
Inventor: WALLIS ALAN
IPC: B25B11/00
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: A clamping device 10 comprises a first part 12 and a second part 14 together with means 16 for drawing the two parts together. The first part 12 comprises a longer member 18 and a vertically disposed elongate member 20 at the end of which is pivotally mounted a suction pad 24 and means of which the first part may be secured to a planar member such as a sheet of glass 40. Similarly, the second part 14 has a suction pad 28 pivotally mounted thereon for securement to a further planar member 42. In use, the suction pads 24, 28 are secured to adjacent planar members and the second part 14 is then moved along part 18 as far as possible and then is secured in position relative to the first part 12 in order to urge the edges of the planar members together. A handle 34 acts on a spring 36 to pivot the part 14 and cause a bias between the two parts.
Patent GB-2365299-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting character display according to aspect ratios
Inventor: ENOMOTO MITSUNOBU
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A method of displaying character data in a digital television broadcasting receiver where the aspect ratio of a monitor differs from the aspect ratio of a received image. The method comprises the steps of selecting, with respect to the size of characters, the size designated by the character data proportionally depending on the aspect ratio of the image and the aspect ratio of the monitor, and selecting, out of the sizes of fonts of the receiver, the size which is not more than and is closest to the corrected size, and correcting, with respect to the display position of the characters, the display position designated by the character data proportionally depending on the aspect ratio of the image and the aspect ratio of the monitor.
Patent GB-2376411-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement of low friction means in seat rail unit
Inventor: FRANZEN JAN
IPC: B60N2/07
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: Low friction means 21, 22, 23, 24 are located in a recess 12 between one rails 3 and a load plate 7 of the other rail 2. The rails 2, 3 have identical cross-section. At least one load plate 7 has a low friction means 21, 22 at each side. The low friction means 21, 22 on one side of the unit is higher than the low friction means 23, 24 on the other side. Preferably the low friction means 21, 22, 23, 24 are polytetrafluoroethylene balls.
Patent GB-2371393-A (GB)
Title: Hardcopy device data aggregator
Inventor: POPPENGA BURTON H
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: Data is obtained from multiple hard copy output engines 51. The data is transformed to a common format, 52 and stored, 53. The data may be used for arranging servicing, 54, 55, ordering paper or toner, 56, 57, billing, 59, or print job scheduling.
Patent GB-2369211-A (GB)
Title: Text mining and extracting features of documents
Inventor: THAWONMAS RUCK
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: Features of each document are extracted 230, on the basis of a term-document matrix 100 updated by term-document matrix updating means 210 and of a basis vector, spanning a space of effective features, calculated by basis vector calculating means 230. Execution is repeated until a predetermined requirement given by a user is satisfied.
Patent GB-2369404-A (GB)
Title: Latch mechanism with alternate operating modes
Inventor: KALSI GURBINDER SINGH
IPC: E05B65/20
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: A latch mechanism 10 having a set of operating modes, each mode having alternate states, the set including at least two of a lock mode and a super lock mode, a child safety mode and release mode, changing of the latch mechanism between alternate states of each of the at least two modes of the set being effected by a single power actuator (not shown), wherein a cam 30 is driven by the actuator to select the states.
Patent GB-2391248-A (GB)
Title: Folding door which can allow both parts to pivot about the main axis
Inventor: BOLTON SIMON
IPC: E06B3/48
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A folding door comprises two door sections 30,32 hinged together along one edge 34,36, with the main pad hinged to the frame at its opposite edge C. The second section is connected to the top of the doorframe 28 by a sliding pivot member 80, so it can pivot about a second axis parallel to the main axis, and move along the upper frame 28. This pivot 80 can be released, so that the door may be opened as a single wing, with both sections pivoting about the main axis. The release lever may be operated electrically or manually, possibly using a coin. The sliding pivot member may be a pin, biassed into the upper track by a coil spring.
Patent GB-2383587-A (GB)
Title: Hardfacing Compositions for Rock Bits
Inventor: LIANG DAH-BEN
IPC: E21B10/50
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A hardfacing composition, for a drill bit, including a carbide phase comprising; about 80% to less than 100% by weight of a combination of sintered carbide pellets and crushed cast carbide, and from more than 0% to about 20% by weight of carburised tungsten carbide, and a binder alloy. A further composition is disclosed, comprising: from about 80% to about 95% by weight of a combination of sintered carbide pellets and crushed cast carbide, and from about 5% to about 20% by weight of macro-crystalline tungsten carbide, and binder alloy. The composition may also include an addition of a deoxidant in an amount up to 5% by weight. Two independent claims are included for a roller cone bit that includes a bit body 10 and at least one roller cone 12 rotatably mounted thereon. The roller come 12 includes at least one cutting element 14 which carries such a hardfacing composition on its exterior surface.
Patent GB-2378202-A (GB)
Title: Equalising the penetration depth of cutting elements
Inventor: SINGH AMARDEEP
IPC: E21B10/16
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: A roller cone drill bit has cutting elements on adjacent cones which intermesh and the cutting elements are arranged such that a depth of penetration for the cutting elements into a formation is substantially the same for each of the cones. The axial force may be balanced between each of the cones and the work performed by each of the cones may be the same. The above features are realised by the use of an iterative simulation model.
Patent GB-2395231-A (GB)
Title: Turbocharger with an attached electric motor
Inventor: LANCEFIELD TIMOTHY MARK
IPC: F02B39/10
Filed: 2002-11-16
Abstract: A turbocharger comprises a turbine and compressor mounted on a common spindle, and an additional electric motor to supplement the action of the turbine when the mass flow rates through it are low. The output shaft 18 of the electric motor is coupled to the spindle 12 of the turbocharger by way of a clutch 20 which can be disengaged when the turbocharger is rotating faster than the electric motor. The clutch may be comprise a friction clutch 20 or an over-running or one way clutch.
Patent GB-2383558-A (GB)
Title: A folded sheet of detachable gift cards with suspension header
Inventor: ARMITAGE COLIN
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: A number of gift cards are printed on a single sheet with lines of weakness to enable them to be individually detached and folded. The sheet itself can be folded along certain of the lines of weakness XX, YY to present the covers A,B,C,D of each of a group of cards all together on one side in a grid arrangement. The sheet also has header portions F,G attached to a free edge of at least one of the individual cards along a further line of weakness, the header portion having an engaging structure which allows the folded sheet to be suspended for display. When separated, cards A-a, B-b, C-c, D-d each have a vertical fold line on the left of their covers; card E-e is of the inverted Vee type, having a fold line at its top edge.
Patent GB-2385064-A (GB)
Title: Containerless fibre sliver deposit apparatus
Inventor: SCHLICHTER STEFAN
IPC: D01H9/02
Filed: 2003-02-06
Abstract: The fibre 4 is deposited onto a planar surface 3 to avoid the need for cans. The delivery device 2 and receiving surface 3 are movable relative to each other, for example by rotating to deliver the sliver in a coiled arrangement. The receiving surface may also be movable horizontally C, D to form the sliver pile. The deposited sliver is arranged to be moved by mechanical means, such as a carriage 3 or conveyor belt. The receiving surface may also be able to be displaced vertically and means may be provided for transferring the sliver pile to a further support.
Patent GB-2386309-A (GB)
Title: Livestock handling crate
Inventor: CLARK GEORGE CANDLISH
IPC: A01K15/04
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: A livestock handling crate having a pivotally mounted leg restraint member 38. The leg restraint has an out of use position that allows the animal entry into the crate and an in use position in which it extends across the crate and restricts the movements of the animal's rear legs in a forward direction. Preferably there is a leg restraint member on either side of the crate and in their out of use position they lie flush with the side of the crate.
Patent GB-2402264-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic body for a petrol filler cap
Inventor: WANG JEN-CHIEH
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: A magnetic body (13) includes a disc-shaped carrier having one or more layers of magnetic powder that is blended with a viscous liquid and sprayed on outer surfaces of the carrier. Magnetic lines of the magnetic body (13) together with earth poles produce a radiated magnetic field. When the magnetic body (13) is positioned in a vehicle fuel tank cap (2), the radiated magnetic field produced by the magnetic body (13) causes magnetization and rearrangement of fuel surface molecules and/or air molecules in the limited space in the fuel tank to enable effective fuel volatilization and accordingly upgraded kinetic energy efficiency of a vehicle engine.
Patent GB-2402926-A (GB)
Title: Improved bottle top pourer
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: G01F11/32
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A hand operable bottle mounted drinks dispenser 30 is disclosed comprising a substantially hollow body 32 defining a cavity 40. The cavity 40 includes a measurement chamber 44 and an inlet valve 46 operable to permit the flow of liquid into the measurement chamber 44. The dispenser further includes an inlet 34 connectable to the bottle and an outlet 36 having an outlet valve 47, wherein the outlet valve 47 and the inlet valve 46 are operable by an actuator mechanism 38. The actuator mechanism 38 is operable to permit liquid to be dispensed from the measurement chamber 44 in use and the inlet valve 46 is operable to close the measurement chamber 44 prior to the outlet valve 47 opening. Since the inlet valve 46 closes before the outlet valve 47 opens, a measured quantity of liquid is trapped in the measurement chamber 44 and the weight of the liquid within the bottle does not adversely affect the accuracy of the measured volume of liquid dispensed.
Patent GB-2394019-A (GB)
Title: Wheel nut locking device
Inventor: NEWTON ALAN ROBERT
IPC: F16B41/00
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A wheel nut locking device comprises a nut 55 and spring member 58 whereby a first end of the spring member engages with the nut and the second end is adapted, in use, to be held in abutting relationship against an adjacent nut such that the spring means is biassed in a direction to tighten the nut. The first end of the spring member may have a protrusion 57 which co-operates with grooves 56 spaced equally around the nut. The first end of the spring may comprise a hexagonal coil adapted to engage the nut. Alternatively, a washer may be provided adapted to fit over the nut, with the spring attached thereto. An annular groove 60 may be formed in the nut to assist in location and retention of the second end of the spring. A tool adapted for use with the device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2394588-A (GB)
Title: Security device including telecommunication apparatus
Inventor: WOODYARD PETER RICHARD
IPC: H04M1/72424
Filed: 2000-11-21
Abstract: A module 92, adapted to be fitted to electronic equipment, includes telecommunication apparatus 94 which is adapted to establish a call to a predetermined telephone number via a cellular telephone network if the equipment is turned on, or is used without entry of a particular password, or if the module is removed from the equipment. The apparatus 94 incorporates a detector to form a combined detector-transceiver for placement in a position in which the detector responds to a change to establish the call to the predetermined number. The apparatus can transmit an alarm message when the dialled number answers, or store information.
Patent GB-2407178-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable signal processing module
Inventor: DOLWIN ANTHONY CRAIG
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to re-configurable signal processing modules in particular, although not exclusively, for wireless communications terminals. In general terms in one aspect the present invention provides a system for reconfiguring a signal processing module having a number of re-configurable resources such as re-configurable hardware blocks including ASIC's and field programmable logic gate arrays (FPGA's), as well as software modules for implementing different functions and which can be run on a DSP or other processing platform within the signal processing module. The module may be a mobile terminal or a base station in a wireless communications system for example. The system comprises means for generating a commands data structure comprising configuration commands for the resources, and may further comprise means for communicating this data structure to the signal processing module. The module has means for reconfiguring itself using this data structure. Typically the data structure will be a process timetable having time stamped configuration and run-time commands suitable for being dispatched to the appropriate resource.
Patent GB-2397562-A (GB)
Title: Saddle tank fuel delivery system
Inventor: YU DEQUAN
IPC: F02M37/10
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: A fuel delivery system for a vehicle saddle fuel tank 24 comprises a main fuel pump 36, a jet pump 42, a diverter 40, and a cross-over tube 44. The main pump 36 has an outlet 38 connected to the diverter 40, the diverter 40 being provided with a first outlet 48 for supplying a vehicle engine and a second outlet 50 connected to the jet pump 42. The pumps 36, 42 are typically located in an active side 30 of a saddle fuel tank 24, so that the jet pump 42 can draw fuel from a passive side 32 of the tank 24 via the cross-over tube 44 to the active side 30 of the tank 24, the jet pump 42 comprising an internal nozzle (78, figure 2). The diverter 40 may be a parallel pressure relief valve. The diverter 40 may be T-shaped or integral with the jet pump 42.
Patent GB-2410728-A (GB)
Title: Landing arrangement for an aircraft
Inventor: UDALL KENNETH FRANKLIN
IPC: B64C25/50
Filed: 2004-02-07
Abstract: A landing arrangement for an aircraft comprises an aircraft support assembly (22) to support the aircraft (10) when the aircraft is on the ground. The aircraft support assembly (22) is movable between a first ground engaging condition (22b) in which the aircraft nose (24) is spaced above the ground by a first distance (Y) and a second ground engaging condition (22C fig 5b) in which the aircraft nose (24) is spaced above the ground by a second distance (Z). The second distance (Z) is less than the first distance (Y).
Patent GB-2412365-A (GB)
Title: Multipupose lid
Inventor: GOOZEE TONY
IPC: A63H37/00
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a multipurpose lid or disc 10 whose upper surface includes a visual image 11. The disc cross-section shape has a substantially convex upper surface and substantially concave lower surface 13. Arising from specific profile attributes, the disc has a number of applications including a reuseable beverage can 19 cap or cover, and aerodynamic flying disc. The disc improves public health and safety, reduces waste. The disc may be assembled onto spinning 32 and sliding 34 devices; or additionally attached to hats 45, clothing 47, rucksacks 44, bicycles as a visibility safety enhancement or display; display board 48 or torch lens. The lid or disc 10 comprises a substantially circular peripheral surface including a groove 25 for engaging with a rim of a receptacle (fig 12), an inwardly directed deformable rib 30, and a lip to facilitate manual detachment. A groove 26 may also be provided on the upper surface, with a corresponding ridge extrusion 27 to facilitate vertical stacking.
Patent GB-2396201-A (GB)
Title: Pressure reducer
Inventor: BIESTER KLAUS
IPC: A61M39/00
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: A pressure reducer(1) has a housing(4) comprising an inlet(2) and an outlet in which a flow-around body (5)is arranged in a flow channel(6) connecting inlet and outlet(3). A flow restrictor(7) is adjustably mounted relative to the flow-around body for varying a flow rate and is movably connected with an adjusting means(8) comprising a recirculating ball nut (9) substantially fixed in an axial direction and rotatably mounted in the flow-around body and a rotating spindle(10) is axially adjustable mounted in said recirculating ball nut wherein the rotating spindle is movably connected with said flow restrictor. To improve such a pressure reducer that a corresponding flow restrictor with a facilitated construction is reliable and can exactly be adjusted in position, the recirculating ball nut is detachably fastened to a turning sleeve(11) rotatably mounted in the flow-around body and the recirculating ball nut is connected with a driving toothed wheel(59) in a rotation-resistant manner, which is rotatable by an electric drive(58) for the movable connected with recirculating ball nut.
Patent GB-2413678-A (GB)
Title: Selecting warning conditions in a digital pen and paper system
Inventor: BARTOLOME EMILIANO
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A digital pen and paper system wherein different criteria for warning about errors concerned with the inability to detect the region of the paper the pen are used in dependence on the region of paper in which the pen is used. The digital paper preferably contains a position identification pattern which a camera on the pen can take an image of the part of the pattern near the pen. The pen preferably leaves marks on the document and captures those marks digitally. The paper could have two sets of marks on, a first to encode the position on the document and the second to encode the warning criteria that should be used in that region of the document.