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Patent GB-2428729-A (GB)
Title: A scaffold stair unit
Inventor: SANTOS LEWIS ALBERTO GRIJO DOS
IPC: E04G5/10
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: A scaffold stair unit 10 comprises a plurality of substantially mutually equidistant and parallel treads 20 pivotally secured to first and second stringers 12,14 at a first side of each tread and third and fourth stringers 16, 18 attached at a second side of each tread. This permits the height of the unit to be adjusted whilst maintaining the equidistant spacing and parallelism of the treads. Preferably, the unit comprises a locking means in the form of a strap assembly 72 which extends from a stringer on a first side of the unit and includes an elongate slot, the strap engaging with a clamping device secured to the other stringer to selectively clamp the strap in a desired position, as shown in Figure 8.
Patent GB-2416136-A (GB)
Title: A filtering system
Inventor: BURTON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: C02F1/28
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: There is provided a method of filtering grey water for recycling, which comprises passing grey water to be filtered, through a filter assembly including a support mesh or blanket holding a sedimentary material produced by electrolysis of sea water.
Patent GB-2417097-A (GB)
Title: Cam mechanism for a zoom lens
Inventor: SUZUKI TOSHIHARU
IPC: G02B7/10
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: A cam mechanism for a zoom lens which includes a front optical element and a rear optical element positioned behind the front optical element in an optical axis direction, the front optical element and the rear optical element being guided linearly in the optical axis direction, the cam mechanism comprises a cam ring (31) having a first cam groove(CG2), for moving the front optical element (LG2) in the optical axis direction, and a second cam groove (CG3), for moving the rear optical element (LG3) in the optical axis direction, both the first cam groove and the second cam groove being formed on one of an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface of the cam ring. The first cam groove (CG2) is positioned behind the second cam groove (CG3) in the optical axis direction. Second lens group LG2 moving frame 35, third lens group LG3 moving frame 36, rear cam followers CF2 for LG2 and front cam followers CF3 for LG3 are shown. As shown, cam followers CF2 are formed on rearward projections 35c, and cam followers CF3 are provided on forward projections 36c.
Patent GB-2414601-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for replacing an overhead conductor
Inventor: STALEY MATTHEW BARRIE
IPC: H02G1/04
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A method of replacing an old conductor with a new conductor between a pair of supporting towers, comprising the steps of: a) passing out a conductor support system along the old conductor from one of the towers to the other tower, the support system comprising a plurality of spaced apart roller assemblies connected by straps therebetween, each roller assembly comprising an upper roller above and a lower roller below, the old conductor being captured between the upper and lower rollers; b) anchoring the support system to ground or to any structure that is capable of withstanding lateral load, in the region of each tower; c) adjusting tension on the old conductor and/or the straps in order to sag match the old conductor with the conductor support system; d) connecting an end of the new conductor to an end of the old conductor, and pulling the old conductor in through the conductor support system so that the new conductor extends between the towers and is captured within each roller assembly; e) tensioning the new conductor to give the correct sag profile and anchoring it in position; f) pulling in the support system, leaving the new conductor in place; and throughout at least steps c) - e), substantially maintaining the orientation of the upper roller in its upper position relative to the lower roller and the conductor.
Patent GB-2419557-A (GB)
Title: Hand held sanding power tool
Inventor: KISS CSABA
IPC: B24B23/04
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: A hand held sanding tool, which may be a battery power sander, is described. The sander comprises: housing 12, accommodating a motor 24 for driving a sanding plate 18; a base plate 18 arranged on the underside of the motor 24, where the motor and a drive shaft 58 are arranged parallel and next to one another in the housing 12. The motor 24 and drive shaft 58 are also arranged perpendicularly to the sanding plate 18 and rotationally connected to one another via gearing means 48, 54 at the bottom of the housing 18. The gearing means can comprise two toothed gear wheels 48, 54, one of which may act as the drive pinion 54. A counterweight (figure 14, 78) and/or a balancing hole (figure 7, 76) may also be provided.
Patent GB-2416219-A (GB)
Title: Compressor operation following sensor failure
Inventor: BAIR RICHARD H III
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A compressor is controlled by generating and storing a compressor operation log. In addition, a compressor operation is selected from the compressor operation log in response to a sensor failure. Furthermore, the compressor is modulated according to the selected compressor operation in response to the sensor failure.
Patent GB-2432273-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting monitor support arm
Inventor: KOH TUANG-HOCK
IPC: F16M11/12
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A monitor support device comprises tube 10, with collar 20, and pivot members 30, 40, 50 connected to an extension rod or arm 60. Member 50 pivots with a U shaped connector 55 engaging a television monitor. Alternatively (Figure 9), the post mounted tube (110) has two plates (112, 114), one having a toothed plate (115) inside. The collar (120) has a portion (121) that pivots between plates (112, 114) and a second toothed surface matching the toothed plate; Figure 13 - which also shows multiple support devices connected together - shows the variation of the monitor support angle. Support tube 10 may have holes to receive positioning bolts 14, 131, as well as fastening sleeve 11; a bolt may include operation handle 13. Bolts 61 threaded through extension rod or arm 60 may engage grooves and ridges 331, 332 of the pivot member bars 33, 41; a decoration plate 64 may hide the bolts. Tube 10 may have multiple collar apertures (82 - 84, Figure 6), allowing connection of plural monitors to make a 'TV wall' - see Figure 7.
Patent GB-2435839-A (GB)
Title: Diesel engine particulate filter regeneration
Inventor: LAMB WILLIAM DAVID
IPC: F01N3/02
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: A method of operating a variable displacement diesel engine for promoting an exothermic reaction in the after-treatment system of the engine in order to regenerate a diesel particulate filter, which comprises injecting 10, fuel into at least one disabled cylinder 20, while varying the timing of the operation of at least one valve 12, 14, of the cylinder to reduce the maximum pressure in the combustion chamber of the cylinder and thereby preventing the ignition of the injected fuel. Advantageously cylinder pressure is reduced and combustion temperatures are not reached thus allowing fuel to be injected at or near the top, centre of the cylinder. Preferably fuel is sprayed into a piston bowl 18, and does not wet the cylinder bore. Advantageously engine oil contamination is reduced thus reducing wear on the engine.
Patent GB-2424007-A (GB)
Title: Box gutters
Inventor: THOMPSON ANDREW
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: A box gutter arrangement for a conservatory roof comprises a box gutter 14 having one side 26 for securing to a wall, and a ledge 64 extending from the other side for supporting an eaves beam 20. The ledge 64 may be provided as a separate item and may be fixed to the box gutter by spot welding.
Patent GB-2438667-A (GB)
Title: Position detection using light gun
Inventor: WILSON JOHN EDLEY
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: Upon pressing the trigger (<B>14</B>), a pattern or object (<B>fig. 2</B>) is displayed briefly (e.g. 1/60<th> of a second) on the display screen. The camera, such as a CCD (<B>16</B>), captures an image of the part of the pattern or object at which the gun is pointed. The pattern is arranged so that every part is identifiable. Comparison of the captured image with the known patterns displayed on the screen allows position estimation. An aiming aid, such as a laser (<B>18</B>) is also provided. Also disclosed is a shooting game system, comprising such a light gun.
Patent GB-2427375-A (GB)
Title: Rotary tool holder assembly including friction reducing coating
Inventor: PAVEY CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B23B31/20
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: A rotary tool holder assembly comprises a collet 2 carried by a shaft 1. The collet 2 is moveable relative to the shaft 1 between a tool gripping position, in which an inserted tool can be gripped for rotation, and a tool releasing position. A spring means 7 is disposed in a spring receiving portion 1b of a main bore of the shaft 1, for biasing the collet towards the gripping position. A friction reducing coating, such as tungsten disulphide, is provided between at least a portion of the spring means 7 and the spring receiving portion 1b of the main bore of the shaft 1. The collet may be carried on a bobbin 4 arranged for axial movement within a further portion 1c of the main bore of the shaft 1.
Patent GB-2443686-A (GB)
Title: Domestic composting apparatus
Inventor: STRICKLAND STEVE
IPC: C05F9/02
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: Composting apparatus <B>1</B> comprises at least first and second stackable containers <B>3.</B> The containers <B>3</B> are suitable for storing organic waste material and each has an internal volume of less than or equal to one hundred litres. A plurality of apertures is provided in the base of each container <B>3</B> and, when the first container is stacked on top of the second container, a gap <B>11</B> is maintained between the containers <B>3.</B> When assembled, the first and second containers may be arranged in respective first and second layers. The layers may be made up of a plurality of like containers <B>3a, 3b, 3c.</B> Also claimed is a method of decomposing waste material and a method of cultivating plants.
Patent GB-2436948-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting diode (LED) emergency escape lighting
Inventor: HAINING GORDON
IPC: F21Y101/02
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to emergency escape lighting capable of providing illumination along an escape route in the event of an emergency. The apparatus comprises a low voltage bus system with at least one power supply, preferably arranged in radial circuits or ring circuits, and at least one Light Emitting Diode (LED) capable of being activated in the event of an emergency. The bus may comprise a plurality of supply points which are over current protected and provide bi-directional fault detection. Apparatus has low power and low current consumption.
Patent GB-2449634-A (GB)
Title: Goal for soccer practice
Inventor: ELDER COLIN
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2007-05-26
Abstract: The soccer practice goal comprises a goal structure having one horizontal pole <B>7</B> supported by two uprights <B>2, (14)</B> and net <B>3</B>. Attached to the back of the goal there is a sloping structure <B>1</B> which allows a ball to be returned when kicked up the slope <B>1</B>. The slope <B>1</B> may have a ramp <B>8</B> running up each side of the slope <B>1</B> to prevent the ball falling off the sides. There may also be a hoop <B>10</B> to kick the ball into. The sloping part of the goal allows for ball control practice and the net is for goal-keeping and shooting practice.
Patent GB-2436042-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically induced aircraft landing wheel rotation
Inventor: SODERBERG ROD F
IPC: H02K49/06
Filed: 2005-10-24
Abstract: A mechanism employing an applied electrical current to achieve forward rotation of aircraft landing wheels prior to landing, plus the option of retardation assistance after landing, resulting from an imposed electric current in strategically placed field winding or coils or electrically excited material (5, 7, 8, 9, 10) supported on or formed into stati components of the wheel and or Brake Assembly to induce magnetic field forces which act on opposing magnetic fields attached to, or formed into rotating components of the wheel and or Brake assembly (6, 11, 12, 13, 14) to give rise to rotational forces on the aircraft wheel.
Patent GB-2452756-A (GB)
Title: Buoyant member with improved flexibility
Inventor: CARROLL JOHN
IPC: B63C9/08
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: A buoyant member comprises a sheet or shaped panel of flexible or pliable, mainly closed cell foam material 2A for forming at least part of a garment to provide it with buoyancy. The foam material has a density less than water, and the sheet or shaped panel has a plurality of fold lines 7 and a plurality of separated portions or "islands" 11 of foam material. The material is formed to have the effect of making the fold lines more flexible than the buoyant foam material islands and/or to increase the overall flexibility of the sheet or shaped panel. The fold lines may be formed by heat and/or pressure by using a high frequency welding technique to modify the foam material.
Patent GB-2456545-A (GB)
Title: Pivotal firearm handhold
Inventor: BRUEGGER KARL
IPC: F41C23/10
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: A handhold (9, Fig 2) for a firearm, which itself comprises a barrel having a longitudinal axis. The handhold (9) is characterised in that it comprises at least one leg 31, 32 that is pivotally connected to the firearm and extends at least substantially in parallel to the longitudinal axis in its rest state and extends at least substantially under an at least acute angle with regard to the barrel in its working state. Legs 31, 32 can be housed in sleeve 21 that itself is pivotally connected to plate 14, and extend from sleeve 21 when in full use. Damping device (41, 42), in the form of a spring or resilient pressure pin, causes boas between plate 14 and at least one of the legs 31, 32.
Patent GB-2442182-A (GB)
Title: Door structure
Inventor: KIMOTO TOHRU
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2006-07-31
Abstract: A door structure capable of securing the degree of freedom of the design of a vehicle body even if it is used in the vehicle body formed by drawing the rear upper side outer wall surface of the vehicle body to the center side. The door structure comprises a door main part (6) formed by connecting an outer panel (12) to an inner panel (13) and molding a door lower half part (D1) continuously with an upwardly extended part (U) extending upward from the rear end upper part of the door lower half part (D1) and allowing its upper end edge to face the roof side end (14) of the vehicle and a hook type sash (7) having a front vertical sash part (18) connected, at its lower end, to the front end upper part of the door lower half part (D1) and a roof-faced sash part (17) extending from the upper end of the front vertical sash part to the upper end edge (Ut) of the upwardly extended part (U) and connected to the upper end edge (Ut).
Patent GB-2449524-A (GB)
Title: A table employing an electro-luminescent panel
Inventor: HUANG STEVE
IPC: A47B13/12
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: A table comprises a tabletop (10, 10') penetrable by light, at least one pedestal (20, 20') supporting the tabletop from a surface and an electro-luminescent panel (31, 31') including a side attached to an underside of the tabletop. The light produced by luminescent panel (31, 31') can pass through the tabletop. The panel has a controller to allow dimming of the display and also an ambient light sensor or touch sensor to control its operation. It may be mains or battery operated.
Patent GB-2459707-A (GB)
Title: Automatic pausing or recording of media if user not paying attention
Inventor: GODAR ANTHONY WILLIAM
IPC: H04H60/33
Filed: 2008-05-01
Abstract: A media device, operable to receive media data, e.g. television broadcast or film recorded on DVD, the device automatically recording or pausing playback of the data if a user is not paying attention, this being determined by analysing video images from a camera. Processes such as face recognition or motion vector tracking may enable the system to determine if one or several viewers have turned away from a display on which the media is presented, left the room or if they have their eyes closed, indicating that they are asleep. Playback may be resumed when it is detected that the viewer has returned, or woken up or when a predetermined control gesture is detected. Playback may be paused or recording started only when inattentiveness is detected for a threshold number of frames or period of time. The device may also be operable to turn off or enter a stand-by mode at the end of a program or film.
Patent GB-2452851-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic adjustment for tractor mounted machinery
Inventor: BRYCE JOHN MOWATT
IPC: E04H17/26
Filed: 2008-09-15
Abstract: An agricultural machine or post driver comprising a telescopic means 270 comprising a wear means 272. The telescopic means 270 provides a back/forward and/or side shift of the attached machinery, and where both are present they operate 90{ of each another. The telescopic member may have inner 228 and outer 229 members which are rectilinear in cross section and comprise two parallel telescopic members operating in unison. The wear means 272 may comprise a wear pad and protrude through the outer member of the telescopic means 270 and bear against the inner member 228. The wear means is plastic, cylindrical and threaded and comprises a tool engaging section on its outer side to assist in rotation of the wear means when in use. There may be opposing pairs of wear means on opposite sides of the telescopic members 270 and may be disposed on the top and side surfaces of the telescopic members 270. Where a post driver is connected the telescopic members may comprise a tilt ram (136, fig 10(a)) attached to one of the inner members to allow the mast to be angled.
Patent GB-2456360-A (GB)
Title: Sample rate converter
Inventor: MAGRATH ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: H03H17/06
Filed: 2008-10-13
Abstract: A sample rate converter circuit receives a first signal at a first sampling frequency and produces a second signal, representative of said first signal, having a second sampling frequency. The converter comprises: a buffer, for storing data samples received from said first signal; a first loop circuit 302 for receiving a first clock signal corresponding to said first sampling frequency FSi and a second clock signal FSo corresponding to said second sampling frequency, and for generating an estimate R' of a ratio of the first sampling frequency to the second sampling frequency; and a second loop circuit 304 for receiving said first clock signal, said second clock signal and said estimate of the ratio of the first sampling frequency to the second sampling frequency, and for outputting a write pointer so that said data samples can be stored in the buffer, and for outputting a read pointer so that said data samples can be read from the buffer. Addition of the estimate R' to the second loop 304 drives the error signal E substantially to zero and, as the read and write pointers are derived from the outputs of integrators 340 and 350, an offset between the pointers is substantially independent of said ratio of the first sampling frequency to the second sampling frequency. Also, in the first loop 302, the error signal (e) is adjusted to compensate for dynamic adjustment of the gain coefficient (K) in changing the rate of convergence of the loop circuit.
Patent GB-2465567-A (GB)
Title: Tape for use within a shoe
Inventor: PARKER JANE
IPC: A43B7/14
Filed: 2008-11-19
Abstract: A piece of double-sided adhesive tape 3 is placed on the insole of a shoe so that it secures the sole of the user's foot to the shoe 1. One side of the adhesive may be hypo-allergenic so that it can be placed safely against the skin.
Patent GB-2455445-A (GB)
Title: An insulating panel incorporating recycled material
Inventor: CAROLAN JAMES
IPC: E04B1/74
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: An insulating panel comprises a first sheet 2 with and a second sheet 3 and an insulating core comprising a main polymeric foam body 4 and a recycled foam portion within the foam body. The insulating foam core may comprise a polyisocyansurate or phenolic foam and the recycled foam portion may preferably be the same formulation as that of the main body. The recycled foam portion may take the form of shredded foam pieces 25, which will preferably take the form of pellets or a block or briquette (51, fig 5). One of the sheets may be profiled to define a recess and the recycled foam portion may be located at least partly in the recess. The sheets may joint forming profiled portions and may preferably be sheet metal. A method of manufacturing an insulated panel of this type is also claimed, wherein the recycled foam portion may be introduced prior to lay-down of liquid foam reactants to ensure that the recycled foam portion is integrated into the main foam body.
Patent GB-2453877-A (GB)
Title: Display control system for micromirror device
Inventor: MAEDA YOSHIHIRO
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: This invention provides a display control system that includes: a) a micromirror array (212) comprising a plurality of mirrors (212); b) a first control function (321) for controlling the mirrors in a first state; c) a second control function (322) for controlling the mirrors in a second state; d) and a switchover controller (323) for switching from the first state to second state, or from the second state to first state, wherein the switchover controller (323) switches the state of at least two mirrors simultaneously at a same predetermined point within a frame period.
Patent GB-2458576-A (GB)
Title: Hanger
Inventor: MASANEK FREDERICK W
IPC: A47F5/00
Filed: 2009-03-27
Abstract: A hanger with ratcheting sliding-jaw clamps is disclosed. At each of a plurality of gripping locations, a stationary gripping member 200 and a mobile gripping member 120 are provided, one or both of which terminate in an inwardly directed article supporting finger 210, 232. For each pair of gripping members, a fastening arm 216 is provided on one of the members while a channel is provided in the other of the gripping members. The fastening arm has an array of ratcheting teeth 222. A movable pawl or latch on the other gripping member engages with the teeth of the ratchet to fasten the gripping members together and to secure e.g. a pair of vehicle floor mats therebetween. Levers or tabs 264 release the clamps by moving the pawl out of engagement with the teeth of the ratchet. The hanger may be injection moulded in one piece.
Patent GB-2456930-A (GB)
Title: method of providing resources for a multicast service
Inventor: LIESHOUT GERARDUS JOHANNES PETRUS VAN
IPC: H04W92/14
Filed: 2009-04-01
Abstract: A method of providing resources for a multicast service comprises counting the number of user terminals interested in using the service. The counting is performed using a probability factor (which determines the fraction of terminals responding to an interrogation merssage from the network) and an additional parameter.
Patent GB-2478898-A (GB)
Title: Tissue softening methods and compositions
Inventor: ORCHARD GUY
IPC: G01N1/30
Filed: 2009-04-24
Abstract: A method of softening a tissue for microtomy comprising the step of exposing said tissue to a composition comprising a surfactant. The surfactant may be a cationic surfactant such as the quaternary ammonium compound cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride. The agent for softening a tissue for microtomy may in addition to a surfactant comprise a decalcification agent.
Patent GB-2470908-A (GB)
Title: Detachable canopy for chairs or loungers
Inventor: RODEN BARBARA ANN
IPC: A47C7/66
Filed: 2009-06-09
Abstract: A detachable and portable canopy or sun shade for use on a variety of garden furniture, including chairs or loungers. The canopy comprises a lightweight, tubular plastic frame, which is height and width adjustable, and a lightweight fabric canopy, attachable by hook and loop fasteners to the frame. The frame attaches to a chair or lounger by means of plastic grips with fastening screws. The frame may be stored in a lightweight carrying bag.