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Patent GB-2368594-A (GB)
Title: Fuel compositions with reduced soot emissions
Inventor: MORLEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C10L1/02
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: A fuel composition for a compression-ignition engine comprising one or more trialkoxyalkanes, wherein said one or more trialkoxyalkanes are present in an amount in the range of from 50 to 100 % wt. based on said fuel composition; a method of operating a compression-ignition engine, which comprises introducing into the combustion chambers of said engine said fuel composition; and the use in a compression-ignition engine of said fuel composition to reduce soot emissions. Preferred additives are 1,1,3-trimethoxypropane and 1,1,3 triethoxypropane.
Patent GB-2373331-A (GB)
Title: Sensor Array and Sensing Method
Inventor: VANUYTVEN MARCEL
IPC: G01L1/12
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: A sensor device and method is disclosed for sensing a physical property, comprising:<BR> an elongate magneto-strictive member 2;<BR> a stimulus device 3, 4 for inducing a shock pulse or wave in the elongate magneto-strictive member 2;<BR> a sensing electrode 6 located in the proximity of the elongate magneto-strictive member 2 at a plurality of sensing locations along the length thereof such that the shock wave or pulse induced by the stimulus device 3, 4 generates a signal in the sensing electrode 6 at the plurality of sensing locations to generate a sequence of a plurality of time dependent signals in the sensing electrode 6;<BR> a support material for supporting the sensing electrode at a predetermined distance from the elongate magneto-strictive member, the support material being sensitive to the physical property to be measured such that a change of the physical property changes the signal generated in the sensing electrode 6 by the shock wave or pulse.
Patent GB-2369043-A (GB)
Title: A tamper-evident, reusable bag for transporting garments
Inventor: HARRIS STEPHEN BRADLEY
IPC: A45C13/18
Filed: 2001-11-12
Abstract: A tamper-evident, reusable bag for transporting garments comprises a bag 10 that is closed by zip fastener 16 and has a clamp 14 comprising two rigid jaws 20, 22, that are piviotally connected at one end 24 and which may be secured together so as to grip the suspension hooks of clothes hangers. When the jaws are secured together, a lock or indicative seal is passed through aligned holes 40 in the securing means and also through the puller of the zip fastener 18, it being impossible to separate the jaws of the clamp or open the zip fastener sufficiently to withdraw a garment from the bag without opening the lock or breaking the seal. The securing means may comprise a hook 30 provided on one jaw that engages an abutment 32 on the other jaw.
Patent GB-2384230-A (GB)
Title: Handling Apparatus
Inventor: STEPHENSON ROBERT
IPC: B65D19/44
Filed: 2001-12-01
Abstract: Handling apparatus comprises a frame 10 including a base member 20 and a back member 24 against which, in use, items stacked on edge on the base member may be leant, the base member being capable of receiving the forks of a lifting truck and a flexible items-restraint member 41 being carried between said base and back members with means 21,22 to adjust the length thereof. The apparatus is preferably used for transporting and displaying paving slabs and has them stored tilted. Preferably the flexible member is a chain which is slidably mounted on the base and has a quick release fitting on the back member.
Patent GB-2372198-A (GB)
Title: Shelf or stand for use against a wall
Inventor: LEITH JOHN RUSS
IPC: A47B5/06
Filed: 2002-01-09
Abstract: A shelf or stand has a metal platform 2 supporting a shelf 3, the platform having an angled aperture 11 through which an leg 9 passes, inclined to the vertical. The illustrated shelf leans against the internal corner walls of a room without being attached and is supported by a single leg. Further embodiments may have two or more legs and may be adapted to lean against a flat wall or an external corner (Figs 3,7,13-20). A free-standing table may be constructed by joining together several shelf components plus legs (Figs 21,22). Various ways of connecting the legs or platforms to the shelf are described.
Patent GB-2373543-A (GB)
Title: Disconnectable stud joint
Inventor: LE GUIN HERMANN
IPC: B25J15/04
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A coordinate measurement machine 10 has a movable head 20 (fig. 1, not shown). A probe 12 and arm 14 are attached via a disconnectable joint to the head. An exchange rack 30 having a cam plate 50 is provided for exchanging one probe/arm for another. A plate 50 acts to disconnect and reconnect the joint and also to support the probe/arm whilst disconnected. Plate 50 actuates a toggle mechanism 42 when the head is moved relative to the plate and causes a plunger 26 to engage/disengage with an enlarged head 28 of a peg 24 thereby securing or releasing the joint during the said movement.
Patent GB-2387780-A (GB)
Title: Herbal composition
Inventor: AHMAD CHAUDHRY ZAMIR
IPC: A61K36/00
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising the herbs Stramoniurn and Nux vomica. Preferably the composition further comprises (i) at least one component selected from Ptychotis Ajowa, Piper Nigrum, Glycyrrhiza Glabra, Zingiber Officinalis, Withania Somnifera, Rauwolfia Serpentina, Pistacia Lentiscun, Silajitu, Musk, Sinapist Juncea or hydrolysed pearls and (ii) at least one of the support herbs Tribulus Terrestris, Balsomdendron Mukal, Rhinocanthus Communis, Ancylus Pyrethrum or Lactuca Satvia. The composition finds use in the treatment of drug addiction, in particular opoids such as heroin. The composition is for oral administration and helps the patient with symptomatic relief from drug craving.
Patent GB-2388809-A (GB)
Title: An escape hammer
Inventor: HAYHURST JOHN FRANKLIN
IPC: A62B3/00
Filed: 2002-05-22
Abstract: An escape hammer for breaking reinforced glass or other barrier screen material to enable personnel to escape in an emergency, for example, from a high rise building or from a vehicle or other enclosure. Comprising a handle (10) and enlarged head (11) with a pointed striking tip (12). The handle is ridged (as at 13) to provide a grip, has a chisel-end (15) to act as a levering tool, and a formation (16) to assist in the removal of broken glass pieces. The whole tool is of made of steel or of a material of like mass.
Patent GB-2379404-A (GB)
Title: An upright vacuum cleaner with a cyclonic dust collecting apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2001-02-26
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner having a cyclone dust collecting apparatus which comprises a first cyclone receptacle 30 for collecting larger particle dirt, a second cyclone receptacle 40 in series with the first cyclone receptacle, and a lower closure 60 removably mounted on a lower portion of the first and second receptacles for permitting the disposal of collected dirt from the first and second receptacles. The lower closure is provided with a hinge shaft H for hinging the lower closure to the lower portion of the first cyclone receptacle and a locking/unlocking means 73 for locking the lower closure to the first cyclone receptacle. Further disclosed is an upright vacuum cleaner with a cyclone dust collecting means which comprises a first cyclone receptacle, a second cyclone receptacle disposed within the first receptacle and having a grille, a lower closure mounted on the open end of the first receptacle and a reverse flow prevention means for preventing reverse flow from the lower closure. Also disclosed is an upright vacuum cleaner with a cyclone dust collecting means which comprises a substantially cylindrical first cyclone receptacle, a second cyclone receptacle concentrically disposed within the first receptacle, a cover for covering the upper ends of the receptacles and a base for covering the lower ends of the receptacles.
Patent GB-2388596-A (GB)
Title: Novel compounds
Inventor: WHITTLE ALAN JOHN
IPC: C07D417/06
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: Rodenticidal compounds of formula (I) <EMI ID=1.1 HE=46 WI=103 LX=555 LY=494 TI=CF> <PC>or a stereoisomer or salt thereof, wherein: A is oxygen or sulphur; K is CH or N; X is a group of formula II to XV; Y is a group of formula XVI to XVIII; each Z is independently oxygen, sulphur, optionally substituted -(CH2)n-, alkenylene, alkynylene, -(CH2)n-O-(CH2)n-, -O(CH2)n-, -(CH2)nO-, -O(CH2)nO- -CO-, -CO2-, (CH2)nCO, -S(CH2)n-, -(CH2)nS-, -SO(CH2)n-, -(CH2)nSO-, -SO2(CH2)n-, -(CH2)nSO2-, -SO-, -SO2-, -NH- or -N(alkyl)-; R<1>, R<2>, R<3>, R<4>, R<5> and R<6> are each independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkenyl, haloalkynyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, hydroxy, nitro, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, optionally substituted aryl, aryloxy, arylalkoxy, -S-alkyl, -SO-alkyl, -SO2-alkyl, -S-haloalkyl, -SO-haloalkyl, -SO2-haloalkyl, -S-alkenyl, -SO-alkenyl, -SO2-alkenyl, -S-alkynyl, -SO-alkynyl, -SO2-alkynyl, -CO-alkyl, -CO-haloalkyl, -CO2H, -CO2-alkyl, -CO2-haloalkyl, -CO-aryl, -S-aryl, -SO-aryl, -SO2-aryl, -SF5, -CO-amino, -CO-alkylamino, -CO-dialkylamino, -CO2-amino, -CO2-alkylamino, -CO2-dialkylamino, alkoxycarbonyl, alkenyloxycarbonyl or alkenyloxycarbonyl, or when R<1> and R<2> are attached to adjacent carbon atoms in the groups of formulae II, III and V to XV, they may join to form an optionally substituted fused benzene ring; n is 1 or 2; m is 0 or 1; and p is 0 or 1.
Patent GB-2396897-A (GB)
Title: Guide plate for a lug type closure arrangement
Inventor: SMITH BRIAN
IPC: F16J13/20
Filed: 2003-01-03
Abstract: A guide plate 50 for a lug type closure arrangement 100 is provided with a stepped profile to aid a user move the head 20 of the closure arrangement 100 relative to the hub 12 from a locked to an unlocked position. A marker pin 30 is provided to align with the guide plate 50 at various stages in the unlocking sequence. The relative postions of the marker pin 30 and the guide plate indicate to the user the relative postions of the lugs 22, 24 on the head 20 and the lugs 16 on the hub 12.
Patent GB-2394476-A (GB)
Title: Portion of a coloured, non-solid detergent
Inventor: SOUREN JUERGEN
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a portion of a non-solid detergent that always shows the same colouring that corresponds to the type of detergent it is, in order to differentiate it from the other non-solid types of detergent.
Patent GB-2401783-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with memory device for tracking longitudinal position
Inventor: SHORTHOUSE ANDREW DAVID
IPC: B60N2/12
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A sliding vehicle seat assembly(10) is mounted on at least one rail(22) for longitudinal movement. The assembly has a seat base(12) a cushion(14) and a seat back(16) which is pivotal with respect to the seat base. The rail has a latching means (24), mounted on the seat cushion to lock the seat assembly in a selected longitudinal position. The latching means also incorporates a rail tracking means(46) to cooperate with the rail to monitor its longitudinal position. The seat back may be tilted fully forward disengaging the latching means allowing the seat assembly to slide forward from a pre selected position to a temporary fully forward position, The seat back may then be released allowing the seat assembly to slidably return to a new pre selected position at which point the latch means automatically locks the seat in place. The tracking means then memorises the new pre set position. The tracking means may incorporate toothed gears(50, 62 ) having a reduction drive gear ratio. The tracking means may also incorporate a toothed rack (48) and engage with one of the gears.
Patent GB-2400330-A (GB)
Title: Filtration apparatus
Inventor: PARKINSON DAVID JOHN
IPC: B01D24/06
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A radial or crossflow media filter comprising a housing such as a vessel or tank 1, the housing containing filter media 9, a contaminated flow inlet 2 and a discharge outlet 8, the inlet comprising a manifold 5 situated within the housing, the manifold 5 having a flow outlet 6 directed laterally, away from the discharge outlet 8. The flow inlet may comprise a substantially vertically aligned elongate tubular manifold 5 with a plurality of flow distribution holes or slots disposed along its length. Furthermore, the discharge outlet 8 may be accessed through a chamber within the housing which contains a second filter media 11 which is of larger particle size than the first filter media 9.
Patent GB-2401832-A (GB)
Title: A hull for an amphibious vehicle
Inventor: LINDSEY KEVIN ALBERT
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: The planing surface of amphibious vehicle hull 2, comprises at least one dicontinuity, e.g. wheel arch recesses 12 to 15. The wheels may be retractable. Access is required to the full arch aperture during vehicle manufacture, but not in use. To maximize the planing area, planing plates 9, 11 are provided. These are fixed in position in both land and marine modes; but may be removable for maintenance. At least one plate may comprise at least part of a strake 22, 25 attached to, or incorporated in, its underside. Such strake section(s) may be sacrificial, and may be made from rubber. A trim tab (30, fig. 9) may be provided aft of a rear planing plate, and may be hinged thereto. The plates may include water drains and jacking apertures. A ride plate (38, fig. 1) may be provided between two planing plates, and may be integral therewith.
Patent GB-2403201-A (GB)
Title: Non-refillable device for containers
Inventor: THOMSON DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: B65D49/04
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a non-refillable or non-refilling device assembly (fig 4,5) comprising a non-refillable device (10) for insertion within the neck portion of a container for liquid which device (10) comprises a non-refillable device body (15) and a valve ball member (20) . The non-refillable device body (15) comprises a sleeve (25) having means (26) for engaging within an internal surface of the neck portion, and a pouring means (30), the sleeve (25) and pouring means (30) being formed in one piece. The sleeve (25) and the pouring member (30) therefore comprise a unitary or one-piece body, i.e. non-refillable device body (15) . The present invention provides an improvement over the prior art by providing an non-refillable device (10) which is less expensive and easier to manufacture.
Patent GB-2404650-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated dispense tap
Inventor: CARTER DAVID PETER
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2003-07-12
Abstract: A dispense tap 1 has a handle 3 provided with a light source and a cable 18 for connecting the light source to a power source. The handle 3 is mounted for pivotal movement about a pivot axis to open and close the tap 1 and a cable guide 21 is provided for guiding the cable 18 around the pivot axis.
Patent GB-2405585-A (GB)
Title: Decorative memorial vase protector
Inventor: MATTHEWS SHIRLEY ANN
IPC: A47G7/06
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A decorative memorial vase protector includes a circular, convex, moulded body 1 with a concave underside 4, and a shaft 3 protruding from the centre of the underside. The shaft enables the protector to be positioned in a memorial vase cover, thus keeping said cover in position. The protector may be provided with encased decorative embellishments 2.
Patent GB-2394315-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for controlling an engine
Inventor: VISSER JACOBUS HENDRIK
IPC: F02N19/00
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: A method and system are disclosed using a fuel quality sensor 160 for controlling various aspects of engine operation. An acoustic wave sensor 160 is utilized to measure viscosity and density of gasoline fuels and this measurement is used to predict engine combustion quality during an engine start. Based on the prediction, engine operating parameters such as fuel injection amount and ignition timing are adjusted to achieve improved vehicle driveability and engine combustion.
Patent GB-2411431-A (GB)
Title: Lever-operated expansion fastenings for hinge parts
Inventor: HUANG TING-TSAI
IPC: E05D5/02
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A hinge fastening apparatus includes an inner stem 1 housed in an outer sleeve 2 to run through a hinge body, and an actuating plate 3 located outside the hinge body. The inner stem 1 has a straight stem section 12 and a conical stem section 13 to couple with a straight bore section 23 and a conical bore section 24 of the outer sleeve. The inner stem 1 runs through the outer sleeve 2 to pivotally couple at 4 with the actuating plate 3. The pivotal section of the actuating plate 3 forms a cam section 32. The coupling portion of the outer sleeve and the inner stem is located on the installation side of the hinge body and the furniture. The cam section 32 of the pivotal section of the actuating plate 3 engages the outer surface of the hinge body. After the coupling section of the outer sleeve and the inner stem has been sunk into a bore of the furniture, the actuating plate 3 may be depressed causing the cam section to pull the inner stem 1 to expand the outer sleeve 2 to form a rapid and tight fastening on the bore.
Patent GB-2406508-A (GB)
Title: Cover for rotary drier
Inventor: WRIGHT GWENDOLINE
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A cover for a rotary drier that is adjustable in size for different sizes of driers. The size adjustability is enabled by folds 11 and elasticised pieces 18 within the cover. The cover may also comprise a handle 22 for bringing the cover into position. To secure the cover to the arms of the drier, ties 13 may be provided. Reinforcement corners 19 may also be provided to engage the ends of the arms. The cover may be provided in a one-piece form comprised from sections machine-stitched together. The cover may otherwise be provided in separate sections held together by pieces of hook and loop materials. Fastening 16 may be included to secure the sides of the cover if they are rolled up. The cover protects clothing hung on the line from rain, air born contaminates and bleaching by the sun.
Patent GB-2414000-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle cover
Inventor: MONTAGUE HUGH
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: A cover (1) for a vehicle and, in particular, for a car (3) comprises a protective element comprising covering means (1) and attachment means (9), wherein the covering means (1) is formed from a substantially flexible material of which 50 to 100% by area is substantially transparent, and the attachment means (9) is a mechanical means which does not rely on adhesion between the covering means (1) and the vehicle (3) to secure the covering means (9) to the vehicle (3).
Patent GB-2403646-A (GB)
Title: Motor assembly and vacuum cleaner having the same
Inventor: PARK JUNG-SEON
IPC: A47L9/22
Filed: 2004-05-29
Abstract: A motor assembly for a vacuum cleaner comprises a motor (305, fig 4) generating a suction force, an auxiliary filter member 270 disposed on an airflow path connecting the motor (305, fig 4) to a dust-collecting apparatus for filtering a second time the air discharged from the dust-collecting apparatus, 130 and a motor casing 310. The motor casing 310 includes a first chamber 320 connected to the dust-collecting apparatus 130 with the auxiliary filter member 270 mounted therein. A second chamber 330 is connected to a discharge opening 127 of the cleaner body and includes the motor (305, fig 4) mounted therein. A connection path is in fluid communication with the first chamber 320 and the second chamber 330. The motor casing 310 can include a guide duct (337, fig 6) which guides the air so that it swirls in the motor casing 310 along a circumferential direction of the motor (305, fig 4). This has the effect of reducing noise as the air is discharged.
Patent GB-2402851-A (GB)
Title: Image data transfer across a network via a nearby mobile device
Inventor: WILCOCK LAWRENCE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: An image sensing device (eg. digital camera) 10 associated with a first party which is registered with a network server 40 having an image memory store transmits image data to the server via an intermediate mobile entity 20 (eg. a laptop) and a communications infrastructure (eg. the internet). The imaging device may use encrypted identifying data and a short range wireless link (eg. Bluetooth) to communicate with the intermediate third-party mobile entity, which allows images to be transferred to the database in the event of the imaging device running low on battery power or short on memory, as determined by a resource check 15. Fragmentation can be employed to use several intermediate entities (fig. 2) and a reward scheme can be used to credit the intermediate device used.
Patent GB-2415894-A (GB)
Title: Trim cover including a slotted support plate wherein the cover hides a folding seat hinge mechanism in the seat upright position and folded down position
Inventor: BOLAND JAMES ANTHONY
IPC: B60N2/20
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: A seat 1 (Fig. 1) for a motor vehicle comprises a seat base 6 and a backrest 5 which is pivotally mounted on the seat base about a horizontal pivot axis X by means of a hinge mechanism 4 having hinge members (4b,Fig.3) arranged on both sides of the backrest. A rigid cover (15,Fig.4) connected to the seat base hides each hinge member. The backrest is covered with a trim cover (9,Fig.4). The trim cover has, on both its sides in front of each hinge member, inside the rigid cover, a flexible web 10 (Fig.6) which is provided on its inner surface with a support plate 11. In use, the plate, which is guided by a peg 14 which runs inside a crescent-shaped slot 13, is arranged to move in rotation with the backrest about the pivot axis inside the rigid cover and slide over the hinge member inside the rigid cover. The arrangement allows the lower edge of the back cover portion 9c of the trim cover to be much lower than in conventional arrangements so that the hinge mechanism cannot be seen when the backrest is folded down or in its seat upright position.
Patent GB-2416870-A (GB)
Title: User customisable GPS guided tour system
Inventor: SADLER JEAN MARGARET
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: The invention is a software flash upgrade for personal Global Positioning Systems. It provides the user the ability to perform highly flexible self Guided Tours of places of interest in conjunction with their GPS. Users are given the freedom to design their own tour routes, timings and languages and to select a specific topic of interest. The invention provides an enhanced experience tailored to the independent tourist.
Patent GB-2418272-A (GB)
Title: Processor arrangement having a stack memeory
Inventor: BUTLER GRAHAM
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A processor 10 including a control unit 12, a program ROM 14 in communication with the control unit 12 for loading program instructions, and a stack memory 22 for storing data during execution of a program, wherein the stack memory 22 is adapted to handle data on a first in last out basis. Such a stack memory 22 can be used as a primary data storage mechanism in the processor 10 and can be used to replace the internal registers and conventional RAM of the prior processor.
Patent GB-2419935-A (GB)
Title: Window lighting unit
Inventor: ROBINSON SUSAN
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2004-11-09
Abstract: A lighting unit (1, fig 1) for illuminating the window area of a building comprises a casing (4) which is supported by a flange (8) on the windowsill (2) of the building and which contains a plurality of light emitting diodes (9) and optional reflectors (11,12). The casing is closed by a shatterproof lens which may be a transparent or translucent sheet (10) so that light from the LEDs illuminates the area above the windowsill.