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Patent GB-2361482-A (GB)
Title: High bulk high strength fiber material with permanent fiber morphology
Inventor: HU SHENG-HSIN
IPC: A61L15/28
Filed: 1999-12-29
Abstract: Wood fiber morphology can be permanently altered by introducing a substantial kink, twist, curl, crimp or other curvilinear deformation into a wood fiber. Wood fibers are first Fiberized using mechanical treatment processes and then are subjected to super atmospheric temperature/pressure steam explosion processing. The fiber morphology becomes a permanent characteristic of the fiber which is not relaxed in time, by contact with other treatments or through use.
Patent GB-2378531-A (GB)
Title: Providing application / driver software for an accessory of a communications device
Inventor: BOWEN JAMES SAMUEL
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: A method of providing a device with software driver code for operating the device with an accessory when operably coupled thereto. The method includes storing said software driver code on the accessory (404). On operably coupling the accessory to the device (406), the software driver code is exchanged from the accessory via a communication means to the device (416). A communication device is also provided. In this manner, a device is no longer required to maintain enough available memory in which to store the software drivers for a number of potential accessories.
Patent GB-2379462-A (GB)
Title: Toilet bowl odour remover
Inventor: FLETCHER JOHN KENNEDY
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: A device for removing odours from a toilet bowl comprises a housing (20) containing a low-voltage electric motor (25) which draws odours from a toilet bowl through an inlet (22) and passes them via a non-return valve (26) to an outlet (30) and, optionally, into a sewer or to atmosphere.
Patent GB-2369566-A (GB)
Title: Support seat for the disabled
Inventor: UNDERWOOD MARK
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: The seat support of, eg a wheelchair, is pivotally mounted for both tilting, by means of a retractable cylinder 26, and vertical movement, by means of a parallel motion mechanism 32 driven by retractable cylinder 38. The seat support 24 may additionally be pivotally connected to a further support (28, Fig 2) which includes individually positionable lateral supports (40,42,44,45) for various parts of the body. The pivotal connection to the seat support uses a guide and a slide clampingly received within it, each pivoted to one of the seat and further support. The seat has individual left and right parts which are backward/forward slidable, each part carrying a height adjustable footrest. A body support member (101, Fig 5) comprises an elongate flexible and resilient sheet of plastics material having a series of parallel and equidistant recesses cut into it.
Patent GB-2371836-A (GB)
Title: Folded single piece rotor blade
Inventor: GINO BORNANCIN
IPC: F04D29/30
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: A rotor (B1 Fig.3) for a fan convection oven comprises a support disc (2) having a driven hub (3) connected to a ring (4) via blades (A1) 1. The blades comprise a single metallic trapezoidal sheet part with tabs 11, 14 at either end divided by respective slits 15, 16. The sheet is folded over itself about a centre line 19 to form the blade, the tabs having been bent at 17, 18 to extend in opposite directions in the finished blade and are used to attach the blade to the disc and ring. Dimples 121,111,141 are formed on the tabs and on one edge of the blade as sites for welding. The blade may be cambered and have a rounded leading edge (Fig. 6).
Patent GB-2383260-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible bag
Inventor: LIN CHEN-HSIUNG
IPC: A45C7/00
Filed: 2001-12-22
Abstract: A bag comprises a main body 1 which is formed with a spirally wound sheath 3 having an elastic cord 2 inserted into the sheath. The bag may be provided with a closure 4 comprising a loop 43 at the bottom of the main body, a strap 41 at the top with a button 42 being connected to the strap.
Patent GB-2374360-A (GB)
Title: Using acoustic resonance to vibrate a downhole component
Inventor: ZHENG SHUNFENG
IPC: E21B31/00
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus of vibrating a tubing string 108 in a wellbore comprises a rigid carrier or conveyance structure (14, figure 1) coupled to an acoustic resonance apparatus (16, figure 1). The acoustic resonance apparatus (16) comprises a housing section 106 containing a fluid. A pulser 100 or other device is activated to generate acoustic waves in the fluid. A portion of the acoustic wave energy is reflected by a reflector 109 in the acoustic resonance apparatus (16). The operating frequency of the pulser 100 or other device is adjusted to achieve acoustic resonance in the fluid. There are also claims for a similar method and apparatus where an acoustic resonance device is coupled to a tubing string, without a fluid housing.
Patent GB-2388482-A (GB)
Title: Power line protection using time-graded relays
Inventor: BO ZHIQIAN Q
IPC: H02H7/30
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: A protection system for a radially connected electrical power line system comprises a first group of time-graded relays R1, R21, R22, etc and associated circuit breakers B1, B21, B22, etc installed at or near the upstream ends of the line sections L1, L21, L22, etc they are protecting and a second group of time-graded relays R1', R2 1', R22', etc and associated circuit breakers B1', B2 1', B22', etc installed at or near the downstream ends of the line sections L1, L2 1, L22, etc they are protecting. Relays in the second group R1', R21', R22', etc are time-graded in reverse to relays in the first group R1, R21, R22, etc. Each relay in the first group R1, R21, R22, etc has an accelerated over-current function AOC comprising a directional over-current function responsible for detection of faults and an accelerated trip function responsible for rapid operation of an associated circuit breaker B1, B21, B22, etc after the over-current function has detected a fault. Each relay in the second group R1', R21', R22', etc has a directional under-current and under-voltage function UCV, thereby to initiate substantially instant opening of their circuit breakers B1', B21', B22', etc if a fault occurs upstream of their protected section L1, L21, L22, etc, whereby the relays in the first group R1, R21, R22, etc are enabled to determine whether the fault is on the line section L1, L21, L22, etc they are protecting.
Patent GB-2372944-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head
Inventor: KOSMATKA JOHN B
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: A golf club (20) having a club head (22) with a striking plate (32) and an annular deflection enhancement member (30) isolating the striking plate (32) from the body of the golf club head (22). The annular deflection enhancement member (30) is composed of a material having a Young's Modulus lower than that of the material of the striking plate (32). Thus, the striking plate (32) may be composed of steel while the annular deflection enhancement member (30) is composed of titanium.
Patent GB-2389655-A (GB)
Title: Extendable spirit level
Inventor: LOWE ROBERT
IPC: G01C9/28
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A spirit level (1 fig.1) comprises an elongate main body portion (2) with a flat face or surface 8 and having at least one attitude indicator (e.g. a conventional spirit level bubble unit 11) for checking the attitude of a surface. The body portion (2) has at least one primary extension arm (3) also having a flat face 14 and is pivotally mounted at one end of the main body portion (2) so as to be moveable between a first position in which the primary extension arm 3 lies against the main body portion (2) and a second position in which the primary extension arm 3 and the main body portion (2) are colinear with each other with their faces being flush. Primary extension arms 3, 5 may be provided at each end of the body portion (2). Additionally secondary extension arms 4, 6 may be pivotally mounted at the ends of the primary extension arms 3, 5 remote from the body portion (2). Such secondary extension arms (4, 6) are foldable against the primary extension arms (3, 4) to which they are pivotally attached. The arrangement is such that the spirit level (1) may be used at a number of different 'working lengths'.
Patent GB-2380662-A (GB)
Title: Glasswashing machine and rack therefor
Inventor: KITCHEN CHARLES NORMAN
IPC: A47L15/50
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: A washing machine for drinking vessels comprises an outer cabinet 6, an inner wash tank 10, forming a washing compartment, a door 8 providing access to the washing compartment, a generally rectangular rack 28 supported within the washing compartment and having a base and walls, and a spray arm 22,24 mounted above and below for spraying water on vessels 42 held in the rack 28. The rack 28, is divided transversely and parallel to the door into a number of lanes each for holding a number of vessels 42 arranged side by side. The bases of the lanes are inclined such as to tilt vessels 42 held therein. The rack 28 is preferably formed from a plurality of interconnected bars 32,34. Pumps are preferably included for pumping wash water and rinse water to the spray arms 22,24, which maybe self propelling to spray the water in a circular pattern. The rack 28 may also be square.
Patent GB-2395806-A (GB)
Title: Information retrieval
Inventor: TREPESS DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: An information retrieval apparatus for searching a set of information items and displaying the results of the search, the information items each having a set of characterising information features. The apparatus comprises a search processor operable to search the information items in accordance with a user defined characterising information feature and to identify information items having characterising information features corresponding to that user defined characterising information feature. A mapping processor is operable to generate data representative of a map of information items from a set of information items identified in the search. The map provides the identified information items with respect to positions in an array in accordance with a mutual similarity of the information items, similar information items mapping to similar positions in the array. The apparatus includes a graphical user interface for displaying a representation of at least some of the identified items, and a user control for selecting an identified information item. The search processor is operable to refine the search to identify information items relating to the selected information item. As such the user is provide with a facility for refining a search by identifying desired information items with respect to items revealed as positions within the array which are mutually similar. Searching and navigating large amounts of data are thereby made easier.
Patent GB-2385777-A (GB)
Title: Steam jet apparatus for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LEE HYUN-JU
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: A steam jet apparatus for selective attachment to the handle of a vacuum cleaner comprises a housing 30, including a reservoir for liquids 31, a cover structure forming a top wall of said housing for attaching to and sealing said reservoir 31 and including an electrical terminal 23 adapted to couple to a power supply 23, a steam generating device 70 attached to the cover structure and configured to be disposed in the said reservoir 31, when the cover structure is attached, and a steam jetting nozzle 33 integrally formed with and adjacent the reservoir 31 for providing a jet of steam to the surface being cleaned. The cover structure preferably includes an inner cover 40 which supports the steam generating device and includes a fluid refill aperture 43, and an outer cover 50 which is connected to the inner cover 40 and includes a fluid refill conduit 55 for replenishing the reservoir 31 with fluid. The outer cover 50 may also include a connection protrusion 51 protruding from an external surface of the cover body adapted to be insert-connected to cover an air suction portion of the handle 20. The steam generating device may be a pair of carbon bars 70 electrically connected to the electric terminal 23. An extension nozzle 60 may also be added to the nozzle 33 of the steam jet apparatus.
Patent GB-2388678-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for identifying related searches in a database search system
Inventor: ROREX PHILLIP G
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: A method of generating a search result list also provides related searches for use by a searcher. Search listings which generate a match with a search request submitted by the searcher are identified in a pay-for-performance database which includes a plurality of search listings. Related search listings contained in a related search database generated from the pay-for-performance database are identified as relevant to the search request. A search result list is returned to the searcher including the identified search listings and one or more of the identified search listings.
Patent GB-2385148-A (GB)
Title: Optical colour contrast-enhancement viewer with dielectric filter
Inventor: ST JOHN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G02B7/00
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: An optical viewer 10 with provision for a specific colour contrast-enhancement pass-band di-electric optical filter 14 with or without polarising ability. The optical filter 14 can be adapted into a optical elements such as cap 11 and fitted to one end of the optical equipment 17 (for example a telescope). Cap 11 may have attached a key ring 13 to secure a chain 12 to one or more caps 11, 15 with optical filters 14, 16. Optical filters 14 and 16 are capable of removing differing colours from the background colour spectrum and contrast-enhance the remaining required colour of the spectrum, when the telescope 17 is viewed through thereby assisting the viewer's search for a person, animal or object. The optical elements can be shaped to be adapted into optical lenses, safety lenses, lenses used in spectacles, clip-ons, visors, monocles, swimming face masks, magnifiers, binoculars, monoculars, telescopes, periscopes, search lights, night vision glasses, light intensifiers and other related optical equipment.
Patent GB-2398725-A (GB)
Title: Visor film
Inventor: HEATH ROBERT JAMES
IPC: A42B3/22
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A visor film 5 for a crash helmet is secured to a visor 3 using a tab 7 located at each end of the visor film and fasteners 6 located on the visor. The fasteners 6 have a slot 9 which receive the tab 7. Each of the two slots may be of a different shape or size so that the visor film can only be attached in the correct orientation. The visor film may be tinted to reduce glare. The fastener may be secured to the visor using adhesive, magnetic interaction or a hook-and-loop fastener. Also claimed is a method of forming a visor film arrangement comprising the attachment of fasteners to tabs at each end of a visor film and then securing the fasteners to the visor.
Patent GB-2399545-A (GB)
Title: Trailer with a load-carrying well
Inventor: DIBDIN PETER
IPC: B60P1/02
Filed: 2003-03-15
Abstract: A vehicle trailer includes a well 3 between the front and rear sections of the trailer. A number of vertically-moveable platforms 4-6 are located in the well and may be moved between an upper position (Figure 1A) and a lower position (Figure 1D). Each platform is mounted on support members carried by the sidewalls of the well. The support members may be in the form of flexible straps. Cargo 7, such as pallets or roll cages, is loaded into the front of the trailer followed by further cargo 8 lowered into the well section. Support bars 10 are provided to enable further loading of cargo 9. The support bars extend across the width of the trailer and are supported at their ends by the walls of the trailer. The longitudinal walls of the well section may be defined by sheet members fixed together by an insulating layer to define a load-bearing laminated beam. An alternative arrangement includes a load-carrying platform located on the rear section of the trailer that may be raised on a support and displaced over the well.
Patent GB-2386858-A (GB)
Title: Vibration isolation through handle assembly
Inventor: SINA PAL M
IPC: E01C19/36
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A soil compacting percussion rammer 10 includes an operator handle assembly 16 that is isolated from the main machine frame by a shock absorbing mount 23 oriented to absorb the horizontal components of operating movement of the rammer. In a preferred embodiment, the shock absorbing mount comprises a pair of torsionally resilient shock absorbers 23 interconnecting the frame and the operator handle 16 and oriented to position the shock absorbers on a common torsional axis that is vertically offset from and generally parallel to the horizontal operator handle.
Patent GB-2387318-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner nozzle with valve-operated auxiliary inlet
Inventor: HITZELBERGER J ERIK
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2003-04-07
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner 10 comprises a suction generator, and a nozzle assembly 12 with both a main inlet cavity 32 and an auxiliary inlet 36 adjacent one end of said main inlet cavity 32, and a flow control valve 42 provided between said inlets and said suction generator. The flow valve may be operable to allow suction through both inlets, or through the auxiliary inlet only. A rotatable agitator 34 may be mounted in the main inlet cavity. The auxiliary inlet may comprise two inlet openings 38, one either end of the main inlet, connected by a substantially U-shaped portion.
Patent GB-2389662-A (GB)
Title: Electrode support and electrode for electrophoresis
Inventor: RASSOULIAN HAMID
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2000-05-05
Abstract: The electrode support comprises an electrically inert support 5 having at least three holes through which an electrode 19 is threaded so that electrode is continuously present along one face of the support. The support is preferably made from PVC and the electrode is a wire or strip, preferably of platinum. The electrode is preferably threaded through the holes by backstitching. In use, the electrode is preferably biassed into contact with an electrophoresis gel either directly or via a buffer soaked sponge.
Patent GB-2405617-A (GB)
Title: Vessel hull emergency patching apparatus
Inventor: REID JAMES
IPC: B63B43/16
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: Apparatus for patching the hull 14 of a marine vessel 2 in an emergency comprises at least one casing 6, mountable on the hull and retaining at least one patch 12. Means for deploying the at least one patch from the casing are also provided. The at least one patch comprises inflatable pockets (52, Fig 7) and magnetic means (56, Fig 7)for affixing a deployed patch to the hull. A plurality of casings and patches may be provided. The casings may be mounted below the waterline (8, Fig 2) of the vessel, while the patch, when deployed, may extend above the waterline.
Patent GB-2395565-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle diagnostic system to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
Inventor: SHIMIZU TESSEI
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A vehicle diagnostic system capable of quantitatively determining fuel consumption with respect to each driving event, and environmental-load emissions e.g. carbon dioxide owing to the fuel consumption. An in-vehicle device 102 in a vehicle 100 acquires from a vehicle sensor 101 information necessary to determine fuel consumption and driving status of the vehicle. The information is transmitted from a radio communication terminal 103 to a centre 200 via a radio communication network 400. On the basis of the acquired information, a management server 202 calculates fuel consumption due to the vehicle's driving and environmental-load emissions owing to the fuel consumption. Further, on the basis of the calculated information, information including the results of the diagnosis and advice are created to promote ecological driving. The information is stored in a database 203 and is provided to terminals such as PCs 302, or mobile terminals 301 such as mobile phones and the like, via a network 500 such as the Internet.
Patent GB-2408753-A (GB)
Title: Pole holder and erector
Inventor: GRAY HUGH
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: An assembly 1 for use in erecting a two part pole 6,7 into an upright position, the assembly comprising a pole 6, an anchor 2 for anchoring the assembly into the surface and a support member 3 for supporting the pole 7 when upright, the support member being provided with a pivot 5 about which the pole 6 is pivoted, characterised in that the support member 3 extends above the pivot 5 to provide additional support for the upper part of the pole 7 which, when in an upright position, is located above the pivot 5.
Patent GB-2409498-A (GB)
Title: An internal combustion engine crankshaft support arrangement
Inventor: GRENNALL DARREN J
IPC: F02F7/00
Filed: 2003-12-27
Abstract: A support arrangement for the crankshaft of an internal combustion engine, comprises a cylinder block 31, preferably cast from compacted graphite iron, having a pair of opposed lock width surfaces 37, co-operating with respective lock width surfaces 38 on a crankshaft bearing cap 34. Preferably the block 31 and cap 34 form cavity 52 to house half shell bearings 32, 33. In use, the cap 34 is secured to support surface 36, also formed on the block 31, preferably by bolts 41, the lock width surfaces 37 being spaced from the support surface 36. In use, the lock width surfaces 37 are preferably aligned with the apex of the cavity 52. Preferably the bearing cap 34 is further secured to block 31 through the lock width surfaces 37, 38 by bolts 42. The engine in which the arrangement is installed may be for a motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2400420-A (GB)
Title: Slide member with bismuth based overlay
Inventor: KAWACHI TOSHIAKI
IPC: C23C28/02
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: A slide member overlay layer formed from bismuth or an alloy thereof. This layer has oriented grains, with the X-ray diffracted intensity of the crystal planes having the (202) Miller index being at least 30% of the total diffracted intensity and the X-ray diffracted intensity R(202) of the (202) crystal planes being the largest of all of the diffracted intensities. The bismuth layer may be formed by period reverse electroplating. The layer comprises a surface of fine, irregular projections in the form of triangular pyramids or quadrangular pyramid congregates, between which oil can be retained. The overlay is provided on an alloy sliding layer which is provided on a metal backing layer. It may be used as a plain bearing.
Patent GB-2403854-A (GB)
Title: Two part casing for data storage apparatus
Inventor: NISHIYAMA SHINICHI
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A casing 200 has a first portion, preferably an upper stage, for receiving a disc drive box 300 in which a plurality of disc drives (310, fig 10) are aligned and a second portion, preferably a lower stage, for receiving a control box 400 in which a plurality of control boards, for executing a control relating to a data input and output process with respect to the disc drive (310), are aligned. The first portion having approximately equal height and width to the disc drive box 300 and the second portion. A third portion is preferably located below the second portion. It may receive a power source (600, fig 10) preferably DC. Cooling air flow arrangements are described (figs 19-24).
Patent GB-2400571-A (GB)
Title: Navigation system with game points scoring
Inventor: SUGIURA WATARU
IPC: A63F13/52
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: A vehicle navigation system includes a program for providing route guidance S210 to a preset location, determining an arrival S215 at the preset location and scoring points S23. Points associated with each preset location are accumulated when the arrival at the preset location is within a time limit and the accumulated score is stored in a RAM. With this configuration, the vehicle navigation system has game value in addition to a guidance function, and is particularly appropriate in the context of a competitive rally.