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Patent GB-2371568-A (GB)
Title: Cavity wall tray
Inventor: HAMER MARTYN
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: A self supporting cavity wall tray can be inserted through a single cut in the masonry of a wall. The tray comprises a rectangular sheet having a front edge, a back edge, two side edges, a top surface, a bottom surface and a bend parallel to the front and back edges. The bend divides the tray into a rectangular front portion and a rectangular back portion. When the tray is positioned with the bottom surface facing downwards and the front portion of the tray horizontal, the back portion of the tray extends at an angle of 3.5 degrees above the horizontal. The back edge of the tray and the side edges of the back portion of the tray are folded over onto the top surface of the tray to form a lip to prevent water running off the back portion of the tray. The side edges of the front portion of the tray are folded under onto the bottom surface of the tray. A 10 mm wide strip along the front edge of the tray is folded down perpendicular to the front portion of the tray to form a drip edge. The tray may have integral flashing, in which case the folded down front edge portion of the front portion of the tray is approximately 100 mm wide.
Patent GB-2359973-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to animal houses
Inventor: RODENHURST GEORGE W
IPC: A01K1/00
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: An animal house 2 has walls 6, a roof 8 and a floor 4, and is provided with one or more panels 10, extending from the roof to just above the floor. The panels may incorporate extensions 16, which are slidably mounted on, or optionally attachable to the main panel body. The panels may also incorporate a flexible fringed edge 18. A pulley system is used to alter the angle, height and lateral positioning of each panel, said system may be computer controlled. The animal house also comprises heaters, lights and fans to allow the environment of each partitioned section to be regulated independently. The house is stated to be particularly intended for poultry.
Patent GB-2374184-A (GB)
Title: Car alarm incorporating a cell phone providing a remote alert
Inventor: LEWTEY PAUL STEVEN
IPC: B60R25/30
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: Car alarm CA1 upon detecting an intrusion operates a control circuit 2 which activates a voice message circuit 3 and a cell phone 4 via call button 4.1. The voice message circuit 3 provides a user defined warning message through the cell phone microphone 4.2 which is sent via a cellular network to the owners phone, fax machine or PC. The warning information may be sent in the form of text, e-mail, photo or video data.
Patent GB-2377814-A (GB)
Title: Optical amplifier with tunable pump laser
Inventor: LANGLEY LLOYD
IPC: H04B10/291
Filed: 2001-03-19
Abstract: The optical amplifier includes a tunable pump laser, <B>5</B>, adapted to pump an optical fibre in an optical circuit via a coupler, <B>3</B>. The fibre amplifier, <B>4</B>, is preferably doped with erbium and the pump laser may be a tunable III-V semiconductor laser. Gratings can be used to tune the pump laser, the preferred type being a segmented grating DBR.
Patent GB-2374818-A (GB)
Title: Hydrophobic and hydrophilic surface, for promoting droplet formation
Inventor: LAWRENCE CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
IPC: B01D1/30
Filed: 2001-04-23
Abstract: The surface comprises alternating liquid attracting 13, 51 and liquid repelling 12, 52 materials. The diameter of the droplets is controlled by the size of the smallest dimension of the liquid attracting material. The surface may be textured and/or form a pattern. The surface is used for collecting and purifying water. It is also used in a printing process.
Patent GB-2377777-A (GB)
Title: Computer apparatus for implementing a workflow
Inventor: ABRAHAM MAURICE HAMAM
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A computer apparatus for implementing a workflow, the workflow being defined by a sequence of activity nodes, the computer apparatus comprising a process executor for arranging the execution of the activity nodes in accordance with the defined sequence and being arranged to provide, in accordance with the sequence, node definitions associated with the activity nodes to a node handler to allow the node handler to initiate execution of the activity node.
Patent GB-2383528-A (GB)
Title: A tubular adjustable stand for a christmas tree
Inventor: CLAY DONALD
IPC: A47G33/12
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: A stand for a Christmas tree or the like comprises a cylindrical metal body (1) to which six elongate members in two sets are connected. The first set 7, 8 9 are externally screw threaded and may be screwed into and out of complementary internally screw threaded nuts (6) fixed to the body into a tree or the like to hold the tree in position. The second set of members 10,11 and 12 have an externally screw threaded portion and may be screwed into and out of complementary internally screw threaded nuts (6) also fixed to the body to abut the internal wall of a surrounding pot and hold the stand secure in the pot. A locating spike (4) (fig 2) may be provided at the base of the tube to provide additional location for the tree. The ends of the adjusters (13) may have flattened ends to provide a large portion to grip the adjuster. A locating pad (14) may be provided to clamp the tree trunk.
Patent GB-2384170-A (GB)
Title: A submergible basket.
Inventor: SEMENENKO VALENTINA
IPC: A01K97/20
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: A basket for use under water comprises a closure 3, mesh 4, an inflatable flotation device 5, indicator beads 6 to facilitate location of the basket under water, and pockets 7 adapted to receive tools. In use, the basket 1 may function as a collection and containment system facilitating under water activity or may be used as a containment system while floating on the water surface.
Patent GB-2384755-A (GB)
Title: A wheelbarrow with a removable body
Inventor: SEMPER PETER MELVIN
IPC: B62B1/20
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: A wheelbarrow comprises a main frame 12 providing rearwardly extending handle means 18, ground engaging means 20, a wheel 26 mounted via an axle 28 on the main frame, a body 16 for receipt of a load, and a body support frame 14 secured to the main frame 12 into which the body 16 is inserted and removably retained without the use of tool operated removable fasteners. Preferably, the body 16 has a rim (38, Fig 4) and a protrusion in the front (40, Fig 4) and rear (42, Fig 4) facing walls which support and retain the body 16. The main frame 12 and body support frame 14 may be formed from a length of steel tube and the body 16 from sheet steel with a rolled rim. Advantageously the wheelbarrow is easily assembled and disassembled without tools, provides a smooth internal surface for the body which in use, will not snag tool, is cheap to manufacture and is easy to transport and store.
Patent GB-2379363-A (GB)
Title: Common circuitry and support in a multi-mode r.f. terminal
Inventor: BRIDGELALL RAJ
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: A radiofrequency terminal 100 comprises a support having a predetermined form factor, e.g. such as that of a scan engine module commonly utilized in hand-held bar code scanners (fig 3). Two radio frequency transceivers supported on the support, share a common baseband processor 12 and operate using two different communication standards, e.g. OFDM and WCDMA. An auto ID reader 17 , e.g. bar code reader, smart card reader, biometric fingerprint sensor, OCR reader, etc, may also be supported on the support and common digital processing circuitry is used to process the digital signals generated by the r.f. transceivers and auto ID reader. A single Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) circuit 28 may process each of the digital signals. Data may be communicated from the terminal 100 to computer networks via different r.f. channels. A common support and shared circuitry may also be used in a terminal comprising a single r.f. transceiver and auto ID reader.
Patent GB-2383653-A (GB)
Title: Server system and method for automatic storage and retrieval system
Inventor: YANG CHIH-CHIN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: A server system and method for use with an automatic storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) to allow a user to perform AS/RS controls and access related inventory management data. The system and method is characterized by the use of a point-to-point multiplex communication interface, such as a TCP/IP communication interface for performing data transmission between the control platform and the main server. The SQL server is used for storing the history of user-issued commands and related AS/RS operating status data. The AS/RS server system and method allows the utilization of DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) modules for control of the data exchange among the main server, the SQL server, and the control platform, so that it can be implemented without the use of QEOBDC drivers. In addition, the proposed AS/RS server system and method allows real-time synchronization in the data transmission between the control platform and the automatic storage and retrieval system.
Patent GB-2375127-A (GB)
Title: Cutting element for rock bit
Inventor: ANDERSON NATHAN ROY
IPC: E21B10/56
Filed: 1999-02-12
Abstract: A cutting element for a rock drilling bit comprises a cylindrical grip section (10, figure 1A) from which extends a protrusion 712 having an axisymmetric outer surface and a layer of ultra hard material 730 having a convex non-axisymmetric outer surface is formed over the protrusion. A critical contact region or zone 774, which is the portion of an insert closest to a hole wall while drilling and the region most liable to cracking due to stresses during drilling, is defined on the insert. Measured from a central axis (32, figure 1A) the critical zone is located not less than a first angle (72, figure 1A) of around 20{ and not greater than a second angle (73, figure 1A) of around 80{. Inside this region the ultra hard layer, generally polycrystalline diamond or polycrystalline cubic boron nitride, is thicker than outside to reduce cracking or delamination. One or more transition layers may be placed between the protrusion and the ultra hard layer.
Patent GB-2385690-A (GB)
Title: Ensuring the availability of a storage system by providing two controllers
Inventor: BESSIRE MICHAEL L
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A system is provided for ensuring the availability of a storage system 16. The method includes the steps of providing a first iSCSI (internet SCSI) controller 30 having a first network address, e.g. an IP address, for processing an I/O request sent to the first network address and providing a second iSCSI controller 32 having a second network address for processing an I/O request sent to the second network address. The failure of the first controller 30 is sensed and the second controller 32 assumes control of the first network address to receive the I/O requests sent to the first address or vice versa. Each controller has a memory 38, 40 holding the address of the other controller and each controller caches requests made to the other address. Hence, one controller can quickly take over the operation of the other on failure. The system provides redundancy although each controller is actively dealing with its own requests in normal operation.
Patent GB-2378630-A (GB)
Title: A power supply and start-up arrangement for a deflection circuit operating at multi-scan frequencies
Inventor: FERNSLER RONALD EUGENE
IPC: H04N3/18
Filed: 1999-08-05
Abstract: A video display deflection apparatus capable of selectively operating at a deflection frequency selected from a range of frequencies, comprises a source HORZ-SYNC of synchronization signal operable at a frequency indicative of the selected frequency; a deflection circuit output stage 101 responsive to the synchronization signal for generating a deflection current iy at the selected deflection frequency; a first power supply 100 for generating a first supply voltage when a first deflection frequency is selected; a second power supply 102 for generating a second supply voltage when a second deflection frequency is selected; and a source 209 of a signal indicative of a frequency of the synchronization signal for generating a first control signal IH-VCC that is coupled to one of the first and second power supplies for selected, in accordance therewith, the first supply voltage to energize the deflection circuit output stage, when said first deflection frequency is selected, and said second supply voltage, when the second deflection frequency is selected, such that during a start-up interval, one of the first and the second supply voltages having a lower voltage is selected to energize the deflection circuit output stage regardless of the selected frequency.
Patent GB-2380179-A (GB)
Title: Packaging meat in elasticated netting
Inventor: REVILL STUART BAIRD
IPC: B65B25/06
Filed: 1999-05-10
Abstract: A method for the encapsulation of a meat product with elasticated netting comprising displacing a predetermined length of a sleeve of said netting along the exterior of a tube 16 by net gripping means 24 which are reciprocable relative to the tube 16 and relatively moving a meat product out of an end of the tube 16 so that the meat product is surrounded by said netting, whereby the product is encapsulated by said predetermined length of the sleeve without applying substantial tension to the sleeve. The net gripping means 24 may comprise an annular array of fingers each spring loaded to an operative position in which they make contact with the exterior of the tube 16 and an inoperative position where no contact with the tube 16 is made. The means for displacing the meat product out of one end of the tube 16 maybe a piston.
Patent GB-2386560-A (GB)
Title: Medical Light Therapy Apparatus.
Inventor: WHALE JON
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: Medical therapy apparatus comprises one or more transducers (3) for emitting light radiation by means of dielectric resonance when subjected to an electrical stimulus, generating means (9) for providing the stimulus and control means (8, 10) for controlling the generating means (9) whereby light radiation emitted from the transducers (3) is controlled so as to synchronise with the radiation generated in a selected diseased or injured area of a body and thereby stimulate or attenuate emissions of radiation by the body in the diseased or injured area.
Patent GB-2386550-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable seat
Inventor: FREIJY NIZAR
IPC: B60N2/36
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A seat assembly (16a) for a vehicle that has a rear seat (18) positioned behind the seat assembly (16a). The seat assembly (16a) includes a seat bottom (24) that is movable between a seating position and a forward position. In the seating position, the seat bottom (24) is in a generally horizontal position for supporting an occupant seated on the seat assembly (16a). In the forward position the seat bottom (24) is in a generally vertical position such that a rear edge (45) of the seat bottom (24) is positioned above a front edge (47) of said seat bottom (24). The seat assembly (16a) also has a seat back (26) that is movable between a seating position and a second position. In the seating position the seat back (26) is in a generally lateral position relative to the vehicle (10) for supporting an occupant seated on said seat assembly (16a). In the second position the seat back (26) extends longitudinally relative to the vehicle (10) to permit access to a rear seat positioned behind said seat assembly. The back of the seat may be folded forwards from the sitting position to lie flat (figure 4).
Patent GB-2388764-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of vegetable foodstuffs with UV radiation
Inventor: NEWMAN PAUL BERNARD DAVID
IPC: A23B9/06
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: A fresh vegetable foodstuff such as fruit, vegetables, grains or nuts is treated to reduce microbial contamination with UV-C irradiation, either in a CO2 atmosphere, or wherein the foodstuff has a temperature of -1 to +4{. Alternatively, solely UV-A, UV-B and UV-C irradiation may be used. A modular system can be readily adapted to different foodstuffs. It can include treatment modules and support modules (e.g. for cleaning elements of the treatment modules, providing them with controlled environments, and controlling the input of foodstuffs so they are susceptible to treatment).
Patent GB-2390731-A (GB)
Title: Exterior vehicle advertising panel.
Inventor: CRAIG LAWRENCE
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A display panel 14, e.g. for advertisements, for use on an external surface 13 of a vehicle comprises a substantially non-permeable flexible sheet and at least one first fastening element 16 attached around the majority of the perimeter of the flexible sheet. Corresponding second fastening elements 12 are provided on the exterior surface of a vehicle which are adapted to reclosably interlock with the first fastening elements. The fastening elements are preferably adapted to be engaged and disengaged by pressing or pulling perpendicular to the plane of the external surface and may comprise hook and loop fasteners or 3M Dual-Lock¹ fasteners. The panel may be further sealed by adhesive tape around the perimeter (21, Fig. 2b) and/or by adhesive corner patches (22, Fig. 2c).
Patent GB-2396198-A (GB)
Title: A valve assembly for automatic and proportional control of coolant flow between an engine and a radiator
Inventor: COLAS ALEX
IPC: F01P7/16
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: A valve assembly 10 comprises a chamber (26, Fig 2) within a housing 22, 24, into which housing connect a radiator port (32, Fig 2) extending from a radiator into the end wall 28 of the chamber, a bypass port (38, Fig 2) extending between an outlet from the engine and the chamber, and an engine port (36, Fig 2) extending between the chamber and the engine inlet. A main valve 40 is slidably received within the chamber for movement in and out of engagement with the end wall 28 of the chamber in communication with the radiator port. A secondary valve 50 is slidably received within the chamber for movement with the main valve in and out of engagement with the end wall 28 for opening and closing fluid flow between the bypass pot and the chamber. A drive assembly (70, Fig 7) is coupled between the secondary valve 50 and a central control for opening and closing the main and secondary valves in response to changes in the fluid temperature within a preselected temperature range. The secondary valve preferably includes a rack having teeth which engage the drive assembly. Preferably the valve assembly also includes a failsafe mechanism in the form of a wax motor 90 disposed between the radiator port and the main valve, the wax motor expanding if the drive assembly fails in order to continue regulating the transfer of coolant between the radiator and engine.
Patent GB-2403179-A (GB)
Title: Liquid supply system
Inventor: BACKHOUSE ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: B29C70/54
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: Apparatus for supplying a liquid to be infused into an absorptive component, the apparatus comprising a container holding liquid, the container being re-configurable to reduce its internal volume on application of external pressure and being substantially fluid-sealed except for an outlet for the liquid means arranged to cause the liquid to flow from the container through the outlet into the component.
Patent GB-2404174-A (GB)
Title: Corrected double wishbone suspension
Inventor: WAIN DAVID HOSTETTLER
IPC: B60G3/26
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: A corrected double wishbone suspension consists of a double wishbone suspension with mechanical links that use the vertical position of the wheel on on side of the vehicle to correct the angle or camber of the wheel on the other side. The double wishbone suspension comprises two wishbones on each side of the vehicle. The upper wishbone is attached to a camber strut, not to the body as would be usual. This camber strut is attached to the body such that its angle may change. The angle of the camber strut determines the position of the upper wishbone relative to the body and hence alters the angle or camber of the wheel. The lower wishbone incorporates an extra hinge to which a cross strut or rod is attached. The cross strut or rod is then attached to the camber strut on the other side of the vehicle. Thus the angle of the lower wishbone is used to control the angle of the camber strut on the other side of the body. Hence the vertical position of the wheel on one side of the vehicle corrects the angle or camber of the wheel on the other side.
Patent GB-2405852-A (GB)
Title: Ramp assembly
Inventor: CHACKSFIELD SIMON JOHN WENLOCK
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 2003-09-13
Abstract: A ramp assembly is described, including:- <SL> <LI>a frame structure (12); <LI>a first ramp member (22); <LI>a second ramp member (24); </SL> guide means (30, 40) to guide the ramp members for movement relative to the frame structure between a stored position in which one of the ramp members is positioned generally above the ramp member to a fully extended position in which the ramp members extend away from the frame structure to provide a continuative ramp surface; and ```means for effecting movement of the ramp members between their stored and fully extended positions, ```wherein at least part of movement of the second ramp member is derived from the movement of the first member. Also including a housing for accomodating the ramp when not in use. The housing is adapted for installation into a recess in the floor of a vehicle, whereby the upper surface of the housing provides the floor of the vehicle when the ramp is deployed.
Patent GB-2395541-A (GB)
Title: Damper unit and glove box device using the same
Inventor: KURACHI KATSUHITO
IPC: E05F3/14
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: A damper unit 16 comprises a casing 20 with a core member 26 housed in the casing. A string 18 is wound around the core member and extends out of the casing through an exit. A rotary damper 56 is provided within the casing. A spiral spring 30 has one end fixed to the casing and the other fixed to the core member such that, when the string is pulled out, the spring accumulates elastic energy. A gear member 34, mounted on the core member, engages the rotary damper such that the rotational force of the gear is damped. The rotary damper is preferably a one-way damper, damping the gear force only when the gear is rotated in a direction that the string is pulled out. The damper unit can be fixed to a glove box such that as the glove box is opened, the string is pulled out and the motion is damped; whereas on closing, the damper does not function, thereby requiring a smaller force.
Patent GB-2397780-A (GB)
Title: Modular toy robot
Inventor: PARK CHANG-BAE
IPC: A63H3/46
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: An artificially intelligent modular toy robot consists of a number of joint mechanism parts that can be assemble to form a number of different configurations, and subsequently disassembled. The robot is controlled by a main-processor unit located in a designated joint mechanism part. Within the remaining joint mechanism parts are located control means for transmitting and receiving data to and from the main-processor. Each joint mechanism part is provided with a means for coupling to another joint mechanism part. In a preferred configuration the robot takes the form of a dog.