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Patent GB-2415711-A (GB)
Title: Polygonal flooring modules
Inventor: FIRTH CHARLES DAVID
IPC: E04F15/04
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: Flooring comprises a plurality of pre-manufactured wooden modules for assembly into different arrangements. Each module is made from wooden strips (12) secured to a supporting frame (13). Within the frame (13) there may be supporting joists (14). The modules have at least two sides (3, 4 or 4, 5) which are arranged at an angle (9 or 10) different from a right angle and at least one side which is of common length to all modules allowing the common length sides of different modules to be juxtaposed. The modules may be substantially the shape of a truncated triangle with at least two sides of common length meeting at a corner, with at least one other corner cut off. The modules can therefore be arranged to create a wide variety of flooring shapes and patterns. Furthermore, modules of different shapes and sizes can be arranged together to create additional variety.
Patent GB-2399386-A (GB)
Title: A lock
Inventor: ISAACS FREDERICK BERTRAM
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: A lock (1) comprises an electronics module (6) which in response to receiving an authorisation signal from an electronic key (8) causes movement of handles (4a; 4b) to release a bolt (19) within aperture (3). Electronic module (6) is replaceable and is retained in place by a latch (16) that may be released by actuation of a mechanical lock (11).
Patent GB-2404136-A (GB)
Title: A juice extractor
Inventor: O'LOUGHLIN NICHOLAS MICHAEL
IPC: A47J19/02
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: A juice extractor (10) having a base (11) upon which there is mounted an electric motor (13). The electric motor (13) drives a grating disc (32). Extending upwardly from the disc (32) is a delivery chute (24) via which food is delivered to the disc (32). A food engaging member is pivotally mounted in a lower portion of the chute (24) and is movable between an extended position projecting into the passage (25) of the chute (24), and a retracted position clearing the passage (25). The member (34) inhibits at least larger pieces of food such as fruit and vegetables, from engaging the disc (23) until the plunger (33) engages the food to move the food towards the disc (32).
Patent GB-2405032-A (GB)
Title: Positioning mechanism and antenna apparatus
Inventor: MIYAZAKI RYOKO
IPC: H01Q3/01
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: There is provided a mechanism capable of reliably positioning the body of a converter for reception of electric waves, and an antenna apparatus equipped with the mechanism. An arm serving as a support member and an LNB rotatably attached to the arm and serving as the body of the converter are included in the antenna apparatus and therein the LNB's angle of rotation relative to the arm is discretely defined by a click mechanism corresponding to the positioning mechanism. The click mechanism includes a portion having a metal plate fixed thereto to serve as the support member's contact portion, and a recess serving as the body's contact portion. The metal plate is arranged on the arm's fixture at a circumferential portion to contact the LNB. The recess is formed at a flange of metal included in the LNB and is contacted by the metal plate. The metal plate and the recess each contain metal.
Patent GB-2419609-A (GB)
Title: Dual flush facility for siphon-discharge flushing cistern
Inventor: TROMANS NEIL
IPC: E03D5/092
Filed: 2004-10-16
Abstract: A siphonic dual flush toilet flushing system operated by two operating handles which may be pressed together or independently to initiate the flush system. Operation of one handle delivers a part flush or two handles together delivers a full flush.
Patent GB-2408934-A (GB)
Title: Method of screening candidate rodenticidal materials
Inventor: DAWSON WILLIAM
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: A laboratory method of screening candidate water-retentive materials such as cellulosic materials for rodenticidal activity in the field is disclosed, in which the rodents are tested to determine whether or to what extent the water-retentive material has disrupted water transport through the wall of the gut. The method involves examination of the gut (for compaction and bloating) and the caecum (for impaction). Rodenticides which act by interference with water transport through the gut wall, particularly in the caecum (where cellulose is digested in rats) have unique selective toxicity, since the caecum is vestigial in humans, who are not therefore affected by such materials.
Patent GB-2421059-A (GB)
Title: A split ball assembly for a spherical bearing arrangement
Inventor: SMITH PAUL
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: A split ball assembly for a spherical bearing arrangement includes a split ball portion 12 that comprises an outer bearing surface 8, at least one separation face 11 and a smooth transition 13 between the separation face 11 and an adjacent surface. In use a plurality of split ball portions 12 are arranged to form a composite ball (figure 4) with the separation face 11 of one portion lying adjacent a separation face 11 of a neighbouring portion. The portion 12 may also include an inner surface 10 and a pair of separation faces 11 and the smooth transition 13 is preferably formed between the separation face 11 and the inner and outer surfaces 10, 8. The smooth transition 13 is preferably a radiussed edge which can either be a non constant radius or a constant radius of between 0.1 and 0.3mm. The split ball portion 12 is preferably made of titanium and coated using physical vapour deposition (PVD).
Patent GB-2422858-A (GB)
Title: Downhole Swivel Joint
Inventor: MCGARIAN BRUCE
IPC: E21B37/00
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: A downhole releasable swivel joint (1) comprises a mandrel (2) and a housing (3). A resiliently deformable retaining device (34) maintains the components in the illustrated first relative axial position until downward movement of the housing is stopped and a sufficient load is applied to the mandrel to overcome the retaining force of the retaining device (34) whereupon the mandrel is able to move downwardly relative to the housing to adopt a second relative axial position. Apertures (14) are provided in the wall of the mandrel and apertures (15) are provided in the wall of the housing. When the mandrel is in the illustrated first relative axial position the apertures (14) and (15) are isolated from each other by a seal (16A). When the mandrel is in the second relative axial position the apertures (14) and (15) communicate with each other to permit flow from the interior of the mandrel to the exterior of the housing.
Patent GB-2412262-A (GB)
Title: Microwave sensor
Inventor: TSUJI MASATOSHI
IPC: G01S13/87
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: A honodyne Doppler microwave sensor (1) transmits microwaves toward a detection area, performs an object detecting operation based on reflected waves from an object being present in the detection area, and outputs an object detection signal based on a result of the object detecting operation. A detecting operation controller (10) allows intermittent detection. A random number generator (10e) generates a random number, and a time setting changer (10d) randomly changes the timing of the detection cycle within a predetermined range, based on the random number. This reduces interference from other sensors if sensing occurs over a number of radar periods. Further interference reduction may be provided by filtering. For intruder detection a passive infra-red (PIR) detector may also be used.
Patent GB-2414267-A (GB)
Title: Fall impact absorbing safety unit.
Inventor: STEPHENS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E01F15/14
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: An impact absorbing unit 10 has a casing 15 containing impact absorbing material 20, which can take the form of expanded polystyrene granules or air filled envelopes (121, fig 5) or the like and has an impact member 25, which can be placed inside the casing 15 which transfers energy over a wide area from an impact to the unit 10 to the impact absorbing material 20. The impact member 25 can be positioned to distribute impacts from above or to the side (fig 8) of the unit 10. Units 10 can be connected together either side by side (fig 15) or on top of each other (fig 16) via clasps (figs 12-14).
Patent GB-2415229-A (GB)
Title: Mounting a turbine nozzle on a combustion chamber having CMC walls in a gas turbine
Inventor: AUMONT CAROLINE
IPC: F23R3/00
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: The gas turbine comprises an annular combustion chamber (10) having inner and outer walls (12, 13) made of ceramic matrix composite material, and a high pressure turbine nozzle (20) secured to a downstream end of the combustion chamber and comprising a plurality of stationary airfoils (21) extending between the inner and outer walls (22, 23) of an annular flow path (24) through the nozzle for the gas stream coming from the combustion chamber. The turbine nozzle (20) is made of ceramic matrix composite material and it is connected to the downstream end of the combustion chamber (10) by brazing.
Patent GB-2412769-A (GB)
Title: System for managing cache updates
Inventor: GRABINAR PAUL LIONEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A cache (210) for use in a local information processing device (235), said cache characterised in that said cache stores at least one business object comprising a plurality of data objects as one retrievable entity) and for operably coupling to an application (105) and arranged to store at least one new data object or at least one modification to an existing data object from said application (105), wherein said cache (210) is characterised by storing a request from said application (105) to update one or more data objects, as an update request attached to said one or more data objects. In this manner, transactional integrity of data that is to be modified between an application and a cache is improved.
Patent GB-2415183-A (GB)
Title: Material handling apparatus
Inventor: CUMMINGS Paul
IPC: E04G21/16
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: Safety apparatus to be mounted on an aerial lift having a work platform includes a support 24, a head 43 slidably mounted on the support 24 by means of bars 44 for substantially horizontal displacement. A vacuum pad 54 is mounted on the head 43 and is operable to grip onto the surface of a building during use. This improves stability of the work platform. The vacuum pad 54 may have a closed cell foam seal which in use seals against the building. The vacuum pad 54 may be pivotally mounted to the head 43.
Patent GB-2431209-A (GB)
Title: Pipe insert for multi-layered pipe
Inventor: BRISTOW ADRIAN
IPC: F16L47/00
Filed: 2005-10-14
Abstract: An adaptor 1 for use with a length of multi-layered barrier pipe comprises two axially adjacent and mutually coaxial cylindrical sleeve portions 3,5. Each sleeve portion is provided with a respective distal open end, and a first of the sleeve portions 3 has a relatively smaller diameter whilst a second of the sleeve portion 5 has a relatively larger diameter. The first sleeve portion 3 is provided with a seal on a radially outer surface thereof for sealing between itself and a radially inner surface of a length of multi-layered pipe 41 when it is inserted within an end portion of the pipe 41. The outer diameter of the other sleeve portion 5 is substantially similar to that of the pipe 41. The two sleeve portions are joined together by an intermediate, radially-extending and axially-facing shoulder 11, which is adapted to cover an axial end surface of the pipe 41 when the first sleeve section 3 is inserted in the end portion of the pipe for use. The adaptor 1 enables multi-layered pipes to be used with a range of conventional fittings designed for single-layered pipes, in a manner that avoids delamination and/or corrosion of the pipe.
Patent GB-2422107-A (GB)
Title: Skin whitening composition
Inventor: BARTON STEPHEN PETER
IPC: A61K8/30
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising a synergistic mixture of two or more skin whitening agents selected from the group consisting of: [a] undecylenoyl phenylalanine; [b] agarum cribosum; and [c] actinidia chinesis. Also disclosed is the use of the composition to lighten skin colour, treat age spots and tone skin colour.
Patent GB-2434182-A (GB)
Title: Guide vane arrangement for a gas turbine engine
Inventor: EVANS DALE EDWARD
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A guide vane arrangement 20 for a gas turbine engine (10, Fig. 1) includes a vane member 21 extending between inner and outer platforms 22, 24 which are respectively mounted on inner and outer mounting members 42, 34. One of the inner and outer members 34, 42 includes a resilient means 44 for abutment with the respective inner or outer platform 22, 24 to permit relative movement between the inner or outer platform 22, 24 and the respective inner or outer mounting member 42, 34. The resilient means may be located adjacent to the leading or the trailing edge of either the inner platform or the outer platform, and the other edges of the platforms may have mounting means 30, 38a/38b for rigidly mounting these edges on the mounting members 34, 42. The resilient means may comprise a viscoelastic material, a rubber material or a vicous fluid contained within a flexible housing, and the vane may comprise a composite material.
Patent GB-2418927-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a cationic electrodeposition film forming an electric through hole and an electric through hole-forming cationic electrocoating composition
Inventor: KOJIMA YOSHIO
IPC: C09D5/44
Filed: 2004-09-13
Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of forming a cationic electrodeposition film, which has no detrimental effect on basic performances of electrodeposition that a curing property in low temperature and the stability of pigment dispersion are good and basic performances such as corrosion resistance and a rust-preventive property are maintained while maintaining both surface smoothness and economical advantage and exhibits the extremely precise throwing power and can attain an excellent ability of preventing a pinhole due to-gas. A method of forming a cationic electrodeposition film, comprising immersing an article to be coated, composed of a galvanized steel sheet, into a bath tank filled with a cationic electrocoating liquid containing a base resin and forming an electrodeposition film on the surface of the above galvanized steel sheet by current-carrying, wherein an electric through hole is formed within the above film to secure the conductivity of the above film in order to wipe out a spark discharge phenomenon arising due to the presence of a hydrogen bubble produced through cohesion of hydrogen gas, with the passage of time, generated by the above current-carrying at a gap of the film, which develops in depositing/forming the film by the above current-carrying and increasing its thickness with the passage of time, on the surface of the above galvanized steel sheet, and thereby an increase in an electric resistance value (k&  Ò  cm<2>) per unit weight (mg) of the above film is inhibited.
Patent GB-2428259-A (GB)
Title: Control line conduit connector and cover
Inventor: BOLZE VICTOR M
IPC: F16L37/26
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: A system and method to facilitate connection of completion assemblies at a downhole location. A completion assembly 28 comprises a control line conduit 44 having a connector 46 designed for coupling with a corresponding connector 34 of a next adjacent completion assembly 26. A cover 52 is selectively used to block entry of debris and other contaminants into the connector 46 during deployment of the completion assembly 28 downhole prior to engagement with the next adjacent completion assembly 26.
Patent GB-2425925-A (GB)
Title: Interactive television over the internet
Inventor: LIPSCOMBE ANDREW NICHOLAS
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2006-05-08
Abstract: An interactive facility is provided on a computer (54) in relation to an MPEG2 transport stream over an internet protocol network (52). The computer is connected through the network to a first internet protocol address identifying a first network socket (80) on a network server (70), from which it receives a first digital single program stream. If a request for an interactive facility is made by the user, the user is presented on-screen with a menu of possible services. If the user selects one of the possible services and if the selected service is in another digital program stream, a second internet protocol address is determined, by looking up the service ID in a table stored in the computer and which associates each service ID with an IP address. The computer is then connected through the network to this second internet protocol address identifying the second network socket. The second internet protocol address associated with the selected service can be determined by looking up in a table stored in the computer which associates service identifications and internet protocol addresses.
Patent GB-2426800-A (GB)
Title: Working machine with an hydraulic pump connected to the steering, brakes and working hydraulics
Inventor: BINEV BINIO
IPC: B60T13/22
Filed: 2006-05-22
Abstract: A working machine (eg. industrial truck), comprises working hydraulics 2, a hydraulic steering device 3 and a hydraulically released spring brake 1. A hydraulic pump 4 provides the supply to the working hydraulics 2, the steering device 3, and also produces the pressure required to release the spring brakes 1(31a, 31b). The steering device is connected to the pump via a delivery branch line 7, 10, and the brake line 36 of the spring brake is connected to said delivery branch line 10. The delivery branch line 9 of the working hydraulic and the delivery line 10 of the steering may be connected to the output of a priority valve 8, which may be load sensing. The brake line 36 may be connected to the steering delivery branch via a pressure reducing valve 37, and then to the brakes via line 36, valve 35, and line 34. A safety device 17 may be connected to the delivery branch 9.
Patent GB-2438688-A (GB)
Title: A tray with heat and cold retention properties
Inventor: TAYLOR STEPHEN PAUL HORACE
IPC: A47G23/06
Filed: 2006-06-03
Abstract: A tray which can be used for both carriage and or service of food or drink whilst keeping the food or drink hot or cold as required in use. The tray 1 has an inner cavity 5 to hold a material with heat and cold retention properties, the material is covered by a top plate (2, Fig 1) with heat and cold retention properties. Preferably the top plate is removable and has a hole (8, Fig 1) to facilitate its removal. The material may be in the form of a gel pack 6, a plastic laminate (7, Fig 3) with an outer textile layer and a non toxic polymer powder or a gel solution that is retained within the inner cavity where the top plate is sealed and the hole 8 plugged to retain the gel. During use the material may be heated in a microwave or cooled in a freezer, by either placing the tray or the material if removable from the tray in said heater or cooler. The tray may have feet that are designed to aid stacking by interlocking with features on the surface of a second identical tray.
Patent GB-2423036-A (GB)
Title: Fluid applicator assembly
Inventor: PUCZKOWSKI MICHAEL B
IPC: B05C1/00
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A fluid applicator assembly can include a frame, a first roller connected to the frame, a second roller connected to the frame, a fluid supply tube connected to the frame, a supply line, and a handle bar pivotally connected to the frame. The second roller connects the frame spaced from the first roller. The supply tube connects to the frame spaced from the first roller and includes a discharge opening. The fluid supply line communicates with the fluid supply tube and an associated paint source. The handle bar is adapted to attach to an associated handle for maneuvering the assembly.
Patent GB-2433546-A (GB)
Title: Buckle assembly
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: A44B11/26
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A buckle assembly 1 for connecting safety belts according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided. The buckle assembly 1 includes a buckle body 4 including two side openings 43; a release button 3 may be disposed in the buckle body 4 including an engaging portion 33; two shoulder-strap buckles 2 each having an opening 23 to allow waist-strap buckles 5 passing through; and the two waist-strap buckles 5 each having a prong portion 51; wherein each of the shoulder-strap buckles 2 is respectively positioned between each of the waist-strap buckles 5 and the buckle body 4 and incapable of departing from the buckle body 4 freely when the prong portion 51 of the waist-swap buckle 5 is received in each of the side openings 43 of the buckle body 4 and engaged with the engaging portion 33 of the release button 3; and the shoulder-strap buckles 2 are departed from the buckle body 4 together with the waist-strap buckles 5 when the release button 3 is actuated.
Patent GB-2447879-A (GB)
Title: Optimising resource usage in a packet switched network
Inventor: TIDWELL PAUL
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A method of optimising the bandwidth usage on a Real-Time Protocol (RTP) managed link transporting media between User Equipment (UE) and a Media Resource Function W) of a cellular telecommunications network. The method comprises sampling, at one of the User Equipment and the Media Resource Function, the rate of packet loss on the link, and adapting the sending rate over the link in dependence upon the sampled values.
Patent GB-2440998-A (GB)
Title: A waste receptacle for chewing gum
Inventor: WALDRON ALEX
IPC: B65F1/08
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: A waste receptacle for chewing gum comprises a shaped sleeve 2 open at both ends and a complementarily shaped insert 3 having an interference portion 24 for location of the insert within the sleeve. The insert has drainage apertures 25 at a base end 26 and an open top end with an edge profile to limit access to a desired size so that larger items than chewing gum, such as crisp packets, cannot readily be inserted. The sleeve may be formed by folding an elongate sheet so that its ends approach one another without meeting, forming an open-backed sleeve. The end portions 4 of the sheet may have keyhole-shaped apertures (30, Figures 3 and 4) for mounting of the sleeve on a wall. The insert may be of disposable material to which chewing gum will stick, and include lines of weakness so that the insert is deformed or weakened by removal from the sleeve.
Patent GB-2441962-A (GB)
Title: A support device
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A47G29/00
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A support device or wall mounting bracket 100 for a handheld cleaning appliance (10, fig 1) comprises a body 102 having a plurality of walls (104, 106, 108, 110. 112, fig 2). A portion of the body 102 defines a receiving portion (116, fig 2) for receiving at least a part of the handheld cleaning appliance (10, fig 1). At least two of the walls (106, 108, fig 2) are capable of connection to a support surface 150 so that the support device 100 can be retained in at least two different orientations with respect to the support surface 150. By providing such an arrangement, a user can choose from at least two orientations of the support device 100 and therefore the handheld cleaning appliance (10, fig 1) when located in the support device 100 with respect to the support surface (150). This allows a user to select an orientation which fits most conveniently into a living space. The support device 100 may include a connector 122 which is fastened to the 150 so that the support device 100 can be slidably fitted into the connector 122.