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Patent GB-2432127-A (GB)
Title: Variable three-dimensional labyrinth
Inventor: FANG CHIH-CHUNG
IPC: A63F7/04
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: A variable three-dimensional labyrinth puzzle comprises a base 1, a plurality of central blocks 2, side blocks 3, corner blocks 4, wherein a plurality of buckling pillars 11 are mounted on the base 1 for buckling the central blocks 2. A plurality of hollow tunnels 22, 32, 42 are formed on the central blocks 2, the side blocks 3, and the corner blocks 4. A holding part 21 is mounted on each central block 2. A pivotally connecting part 31,41 is integrated with each side block 3 and each corner block 4. The pivotally connecting part 31 is pivotally mounted between the base 1 and the central blocks 2. A ball is moved into the hollow tunnels 22, 32, 42 of the blocks from an entrance hole and moved along the hollow tunnels 22, 32, 42 by rotating the blocks until reaching an exit hole, wherein the exit hole is formed on an exterior surface of one of the blocks, and the entrance hole 24 is formed on an exterior surface of another block.
Patent GB-2446428-A (GB)
Title: Controllable coupling force in a piezoelectric motor
Inventor: KARASIKOV NIR
IPC: H01L41/02
Filed: 2006-12-02
Abstract: A piezoelectric motor 20 is coupled to a moveable body 50 by way of a coupling surface 27. At least one elastic element 42 provides at least a portion of a coupling force for pressing the coupling surface 27 of the piezoelectric motor 20 to the moveable body 50; and at least one shape memory component 47 that is controllable to change shape and/or phase provides another portion of the coupling force. The coupling force is controllable responsive to changes in shape and/or phase of the at least one shape memory component 47. A variety of embodiments showing different types of elastic element arrangements are shown (figs 2A-4). The motor may be used to operate the ventilation outlets in a vehicle (figs 5A, B).
Patent GB-2436166-A (GB)
Title: Liquid-coupled antenna with an insulated radio frequency radiator
Inventor: KIM HYUN HAK
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A liquid-coupled antenna comprises a hermetically sealed container 21 filled with a polar liquid 22. A radio frequency radiator 25 is also located within the container 21 and is electrically insulated from the said liquid 22 by insulating material 27. Signal transmission means 23 is connected to the radiator 25 and a grounding part 24 is connected to the liquid 22. The polar liquid 22 may be at least one selected from the group consisting of water, methanol, ethanol, butanol, acetonitrile, acetone, a SAR solution and an electrolyte. The polar liquid 22 may also contain a conductive powder, an ethylene glycol-based anti-freeze liquid and/or a corrosion inhibitor such as nitrite, triethanolamine or mixtures thereof. The radiator 25 may be a monopole, dipole, helical or chip-type structure. The liquid-coupled antenna is intended to provide high gain, broadband and/or improved low frequency performance for a compact antenna structure which may be readily used in mobile hand-held devices.
Patent GB-2445740-A (GB)
Title: Flooring panels
Inventor: KENNEDY STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B32B3/28
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: A structural sandwich plate member particularly adapted for use as a floor panel comprises first and second outer metal plates 11,12 and a core 13 bonded to the outer metal plates and arranged to transfer shear forces therebetween, wherein the core comprises an inner core comprising a corrugated metal plate 15 and a filler material 16 within the corrugations thereof; and an outer core layer 14 of plastics or polymer material bonded to parts of the corrugated metal plate and the outer metal plates.
Patent GB-2447413-A (GB)
Title: Fastener Installation Tool
Inventor: SEEWRAJ ANGRAJ KUMAR
IPC: B21J15/34
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: A hydro-pneumatically operated fastener installation tool for blind installation of break-stem fasteners, including a head having hydraulically driven gripping and pulling means for gripping and pulling the fastener stem, the gripping and pulling means being driven by a hydraulic cylinder which is supplied with fluid by an inlet port, wherein the inlet port 6 has a non-circular cross section, such as an oval, irregular oval, or elongated slot cross section, thereby reducing stress caused in the head on installation of a fastener.
Patent GB-2448137-A (GB)
Title: Carabiner with sensor and indicator
Inventor: NEVE SIMON
IPC: A63B29/02
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: A carabiner comprises a surround 2 and a gate 3, with a sensor arrangement for detecting the presence of an object 16 within the carabiner surround 2 and an indicator device 14 for indicating that there is no detected object. The sensor arrangement may comprise an electrical circuit through the surround, such as a pair of conductors (figure 2, 9), where an object 16 inserted into the carabiner completes the circuit. Alternatively, the sensor arrangement may comprise a radiation source and detector, a switch arrangement, pressure sensors 11 or magnetic or electric field detectors. Further, the sensor arrangement may detect a number of objects. The indicator device may be an audible signal, such as an alarm, a visual signal, such as a light, or a vibration. A memory and location tracking device for recording GPS data may also be provided.
Patent GB-2437820-A (GB)
Title: Fast atom bombardment source
Inventor: OMURA TAKASHI
IPC: H05H3/02
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A fast atom bombardment source comprises a negatively charged chamber 1, within which a plasma is generated, having an opening 5 to emit atoms 7. A positively charged electrode 2 is positioned inside the chamber 1 and is movable within it. A positive electrode drive unit enables the positive electrode to be repeatedly rotated or displaced to vary a distance between the positive electrode 2 and an atom emission opening 5. A control unit receives input data which is set to obtain a desired atom density distribution and the control unit outputs a drive control signal for displacing the positive electrode (Fig. 7, 8 and 9). The positive electrode drive unit is stopped during running or the drive speed is changed by the control unit allowing the density of the atom output to be varied with time.
Patent GB-2435578-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic controller with decorative faceplate
Inventor: ASHWORTH NICHOLAS
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: A thermostatic controller apparatus includes a housing having a front face thereof defining a decorative surface of the housing and adapted for optional attachment of a decorative faceplate covering the decorative surface of the housing. A plurality of decorative faceplates are provided, each having a distinctive visual appearance and adapted for optional attachment to the housing in such a manner that at least one selected faceplate of the plurality of decorative faceplates substantially covers the decorative surface of the housing when the selected decorative faceplate is attached to the housing. The selected decorative faceplate may have a visual appearance that differs from the visual appearance of the decorative surface of the housing, and may also include an aperture that is aligned with an aperture in the housing when the selected decorative faceplate is attached to the housing.
Patent GB-2450085-A (GB)
Title: Stent with deformable end portion
Inventor: GERSHLICK ANTHONY HARVEY
IPC: A61F2/86
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: A stent suitable for the repair of lesions in bifurcated blood vessels is provided having a deformable end portion 4 such that a free end of the end portion can be aligned with the surface of an abutting stent 22 or angioplasty balloon (fig 11) in a main branch of the bifurcated vessel. The stent collapses at a first point by a larger amount that at a second point. The end portion may be formed of a plurality of rings 6 connected by webs 8 or as a spiral (fig 8).
Patent GB-2451112-A (GB)
Title: Horseshoe stud fitting system
Inventor: KIRKBY PAULO VINCENT ALEXANDER
IPC: A01L7/04
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A system for fitting and removing studs from the shoes of a horse or the like. The system comprises horseshoe studs 308 and a driver 304 for rotating the studs to fit them to the shoe of the hoofed animal. The studs have a threaded portion for engaging with a threaded bore in the shoe of a hoofed animal, a stud portion and an engagement portion, wherein the engagement portion protrudes radially beyond both the stud portion and the threaded portion. The driver comprising a holder 306 for holding the engagement portion of the stud and a motor for rotating the holder. The engagement portion of the stud can be hexagonal or square in cross section. The holder may comprise a magnet for retaining the stud. The system can also be used to remove studs, stoppers 310 being placed in the horseshoe in the interim.
Patent GB-2454719-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding coupling
Inventor: DUFFY MICHAEL
IPC: E04G7/12
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: A scaffolding coupling 10 comprises a U-shaped body portion 12 defining an opening 14, the body portion adapted to receive a scaffolding pole 16 through the opening and a gate portion 18 hingedly mounted to the body portion 12 and adapted to close and lock the opening, the gate portion comprising a male portion 22 defining an external thread and a female portion 24 defining an internal thread. When the opening is closed and locked, the male and female portions are in a threaded engagement and at least a section of the overlap between the male and female portions spans part of the opening.
Patent GB-2443104-A (GB)
Title: Valve for double-glazed window
Inventor: HAGEN HELGE
IPC: E06B3/677
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: By mounting of a tube of a small diameter compared with its length for equalizing differences in pressure in the space between the glass panels of a double-glazed window, in which a tube has connection to the environment, incurvation or expansion is prevented while moisture will not penetrate the space between the glass panels.
Patent GB-2455737-A (GB)
Title: Variable charge compressor
Inventor: WALTON PHILIP ALAN CHARLES
IPC: F04B41/02
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A compressor assembly 1 includes a compressor mechanism 10, a gas input line 12 and a compressed gas output line 14. The assembly supplies gas at a first or a second pressure, by variation of the charge pressure within a closed gas circuit. A buffer volume 20 and volume inlet 22 and volume outlet 24 valves are connected across the compressor within the assembly. In low pressure mode the inlet valve 22 opens with the outlet 24 closed and high pressure compressor outlet fluid enters the buffer to reduce the gas volume, hence pressure, remaining in the circuit. In high pressure mode the inlet closes 22 and the outlet 24 opens to return fluid to the circuit. Reduces refrigeration capacity and power consumption in magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) system refrigeration when the charge pressure is reduced in a standby mode.
Patent GB-2445516-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard and method of text entry
Inventor: MABER JONATHAN
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: A keyboard for entry of text characters is described. The keyboard comprises: a plurality of keys and a processing means for detecting when at least one of the plurality of keys is pressed. Each of the plurality of keys has an indicia marked on its surface. When the processor detects that two or more of the plurality of keys have been pressed within a predetermined time period of each other, data corresponding to a text character visually resembling the combination of the indicia marked on the two or more of the plurality of keys is output. A corresponding method of text entry is also described. The output from the keyboard visually resembles the combination of the indicia on the keys. This enables a user to use the keyboard without requiring special training, or to learn particular key combinations.
Patent GB-2451189-A (GB)
Title: An electrical circuit that contains apertures that allow supporting tie bars to be cut
Inventor: WESTMARLAND PAUL
IPC: H01L21/48
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: A method of forming an electrical circuit for an electrical component comprises the steps of: producing an electrical circuit from a planar conductive material, the circuit including tracks 12 and tie bars 14 between tracks 12; over-moulding the electrical circuit with an insulating material, such as plastic, leaving tie bars 14 in apertures 18; and removing the tie bars 14 after the over-moulding process with such processes as laser cutting, mechanical punching or single shot processes. Leaving apertures 18 in the mould allows removal of the tie bars 14 without damaging the plastic mould i.e. through burning during laser cutting removal. The method outlined could be used in the production of lead frames, for example circuit breakers.
Patent GB-2454291-A (GB)
Title: Support for vehicle pocket
Inventor: GOTO MASAYOSHI
IPC: B60N3/00
Filed: 2008-08-12
Abstract: A support 50 (e.g. a boss, stud or hanger) for a detachable holder for a vehicle (e.g. a door pocket, tray, table, garbage bin or cup holder) having one or more attaching portions (e.g. a slot or keyhole) comprises a circular base portion 12, a connection portion of smaller diameter 51 (e.g. a stem) and a holding portion 14 arranged coaxially from said base portion 12; the said holding portion being the same shape and size as said base portion wherein in a peripheral edge of an opposed surface 12b, 12c to said holding portion 14, said base portion 12 is formed with a sloping surface 12c which slopes toward said vehicle interior while an opposed surface 14b of said holding portion is formed flat. The base portion 12 or the holder portion 14 may be operable such that the gap G between the base and holder portions may be adjusted. A spring 55 may urge apart the holding 14 and base 12 portions. A fastening member 31 (e.g. a screw) may pass through through-hole 60b. The device may comprise detachable member (e.g. cap or cover) 11 and guide protrusions 57 to fit guide groove 58.
Patent GB-2453447-A (GB)
Title: A protection scheme for a switched-mode power converter
Inventor: LALITHAMBIKA VINOD A
IPC: H02M1/32
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: The collector voltage of the main transistor switch 262 in a resonant discontinuous forward convener is monitored. The conduction period of the switch is ended early if the collector voltage exceeds a limit. The controller also uses the sensed collector voltage to control the degree of saturation of the main transistor switch, thereby reducing turn-off time and switching losses. The protection scheme allows the transistor to be protected, and converter output power to be limited, if the saturation control loop fails to restrain a rise in collector voltage despite increased base or gate drive.
Patent GB-2465620-A (GB)
Title: A flexible water holding vessel
Inventor: MARAGH DEAN MOHAN
IPC: E03B3/03
Filed: 2008-11-26
Abstract: The invention relates to water holding vessels i.e. water butts. The water holding vessel 10 comprises a main part 12 made from a flexible material which defines a chamber 18 to hold the water, and a mounting means 20 to mount the vessel on a support. The main body may be made from first and second sheets of PVC material welded together along their edge regions. Alternatively the main body may be formed from a single folded sheet. The main part may have inlet 24 and outlet 26 connectors to which a hose pipe may be connected. The mounting may comprise a plurality of spaced apertures 22 around an edge of the main body. A later embodiment comprises the main part with a mounting aperture (120 figure 4) extending through the main part wherein the aperture is of a size such that a head of a user may pass through it so that the user can carry the water holding vessel around their neck.
Patent GB-2456060-A (GB)
Title: Filter regeneration
Inventor: CHAMARTHI GOPAL KRISHNA
IPC: B01D46/44
Filed: 2008-12-08
Abstract: A method for regenerating a particulate filter 15 in an exhaust of a vehicle having at least one pressure sensor 124, 126 for enabling the restriction through the particulate filter to be determined. The method for regeneration of the particulate filter comprises performing a regeneration of the particulate filter 15 when a determined value of flow restriction exceeds a preset threshold. A prevailing pressure reading of the sensor serves alone to determine the value of flow restriction under accurate sensing conditions. Under inaccurate sensing conditions, the flow restriction is determined using a previous reading provided by the sensor while operating under accurate sensing conditions and an independent estimate of additional soot loading based upon engine operating conditions subsequent to the previous sensor reading. Inaccurate sensing conditions may be low exhaust flow rates and engine transients.
Patent GB-2469339-A (GB)
Title: Sleep-inducing ophthalmic compositions
Inventor: OMOYIOLA BAMBOUR
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2009-04-09
Abstract: Sleep-inducing ophthalmic compositions comprising soluble or non-soluble sedatives and/or soluble or non-soluble hypnotics. The sedatives may be barbiturates or non-barbiturates. The compositions may be solutions, suspensions or emulsions. The compositions may be eye drops. The compositions may be useful in treating sleep disorder, more specifically insomnia.
Patent GB-2461143-A (GB)
Title: Noise cancelling and audio enhancement device
Inventor: ASADA KOHEI
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: A noise reduction audio reproducing device comprises both noise cancelling and audio enhancement functions. A noise cancellation unit 33 generates a noise cancelling signal, for example an anti-phase signal, from an input audio signal 31 to remove the ambient noise present in the input audio signal. In addition, an audio emphasizing unit 42 operates, upon detection of a control signal 46 such as a user input, to select and enhance an audio component of the input audio signal 31. The audio emphasizing unit 42 preferably uses a noise power spectrum subtraction method to enhance the desired audio component. The noise cancellation signal and enhanced audio component are then synthesized 16 with the original input audio signal and reproduced by an electro-acoustic conversion unit such as a loudspeaker 13 or headphones.
Patent GB-2461184-A (GB)
Title: A container to receive liquids to aid in the volumetric measuring of the liquids
Inventor: YIP ROMUALD
IPC: A01G25/14
Filed: 2007-11-21
Abstract: A container (20) to receive liquids to aid in the volumetric measuring and mixing thereof, said container (20) including a hollow body (21); a bottom wall providing a base (22); a first chamber (27) at least partly enclosed by said base (21) and to receive a first liquid; a top (24) via which the first liquid is delivered to said first chamber (27); a second chamber (28), the second chamber (28) being provided to receive a second liquid and being partitioned from the first chamber (27) but communicating therewith to provide for the flow of at least part of said second liquid to said first chamber; graduations (33) associated with said second chamber (28), said graduations (33) extending in a predetermined direction (34), with said second chamber (28) having a cross section transverse of said direction (34); and wherein said first chamber (27) has a cross section generally parallel to said base (22) that is greater than said cross section of said second chamber (27).
Patent GB-2473849-A (GB)
Title: Message routing to modules via updated gateway lists
Inventor: DUNSDON JONATHAN MARK
IPC: H04L45/122
Filed: 2009-09-25
Abstract: In a distributed network of modules (X,Y, Z in fig. 1, eg. in an aircraft or factory) each containing a list or table indicating the route for messages to another modules, adding or removing a module automatically updates the dynamic module naming list (23, 33, 43) in each of the gateways it is registered with (20, 30, 40), such that manual intervention or reliance on a single central locator are unnecessary. The dynamic list contains module identifiers (left column) and an indication of the cost (right column) or number of gateways the message will traverse, which is cascaded to all gateways upon module addition/removal. A third column (I/face in fig. 2) indicates the interface or socket on the gateway which connects to the required route. Modules may be identified by a convenient name (eg. engine controller A) rather than an ID code, and linked via wired or wireless means.
Patent GB-2466352-A (GB)
Title: Keyhole reminder device
Inventor: SCOTTON STEPHEN
IPC: A44B15/00
Filed: 2009-11-30
Abstract: A keyhole reminder device 16 for insertion into a starter key slot or keyhole of an apparatus, for example a motorcycle. The device comprises a first and second part 1, 2 the first part 1 having a blank key portion 3, 3' which is at least partially insertable into the starter key slot of said apparatus for reminding a user of a pre-start sequence to be carried out prior to insertion of a starter key into said starter key slot. The second part 2 has an opening 6, for connecting said second part to a key ring 4, and a recess 8 in which the blank key portion can be retained when not inserted in said starter key slot so that the first part can be carried by the second part on said key ring. The first part may have an alarm configured to activate when the blank key portion is removed from the starter key slot The key blank 3' may have a thin layer of rubber on it for engaging with the starter key slot.
Patent GB-638190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to fastening devices
IPC: F16B9/02
Filed: 1948-04-12
Abstract: 638,190. Locking anchor nuts ; stud-and-socket fastenings. TINNERMAN PRODUCTS, Inc. April 12, 1948, No. 10100. Convention date, Jan. 16.. [Classes 44 and 89 (i)] [Also in Groups XXII and XXXV] A fastener 10 for securing instruments, such as condensers, tuning elements 5, and the like, to a panel P comprises a sheet-metal base 11 having attaching means extending therefrom and a pair of tongues 20 severed from the base and providing therein arcuate thread elements 22 for engaging the threads of a threaded member 7. the tongues being bent to face each other and curved transversely in arcuate form to engage the crests of the threads on the member 7. The fastener may be stamped from a sheet of spring steel or cold rolled steel to form a protuberance on the base 11. The protuberance is slit to form a strip which is then severed transversely to form the tongues 20. A burr formed on one of the tongues 20 during the operation of separating the tongues is removed by flattening or peening before the tongues are bent upwardly. Rounded corners are formed on the arcuate elements 22 which are formed into a helix pattern to engage the member 7. One or both arms 13 projecting from the base 11 are provided with a slit forming a shoulder 18, and both arms have a perforation 16 formed therein to facilitate the bending of flanges 15. The slit parts of the arms 13 are bent to form prongs 19 beneath the shoulders 18, and the arms are bent into arcuate form to correspond with the form of the tuning unit. The arms 13 are then bent normal to the base 11 and the flanges 15 are formed on the arms. The tuning unit 5 is forced into the fastener over the prongs 19, while the screw 7 of the core element is threaded through the elements 22 and between the tongues 20. The unit is mounted on the panel P by forcing the fastener through a hole 1 in the panel until the shoulders 18 spring outwardly beneath the panel to lock the unit in position. The flanges 15 may be bent downwardly, as viewed in Fig. 1, to provide a resilient gripping action for a variety of panel thicknesses.