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Patent GB-2402540-A (GB)
Title: A support stand for saxophones
Inventor: COOK JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G10G5/00
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A stand for saxophones has a substantially U-shaped support member, the arms of which extend beyond the rim of the bell of the instrument when the instrument is in place on the stand. The distance between the two arms of the support member is large enough to accommodate the bell of the instrument but is narrower than the flare of the bell. The arms of the support member may curve forwardly and project beyond the flare of the bell. Since gravity pulls the rim of the bell flare into contact with the arms of the support when the saxophone is released, no additional support is required for the lower part of the saxophone near the bow and none is provided. A finger projecting from the base of the 'U' of the support member may provide an additional point of contact with the instrument and offer greater stability.
Patent GB-2391538-A (GB)
Title: A stack of bags
Inventor: DICKINSON ADAM
IPC: B65D33/06
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: In a stack of vest-style carrier bags S, each bag (10) comprises a front layer and a rear layer of flexible plastics material joined at the base (14) and sides (16, 18) and defining an open mouth end (20). Handles (22, 24) extend from the open mouth end. A tab (32a, b) extends from each ply of material between the handles. An attachment block (26) is provided between the handles (22, 24) and the handles are separably attached to the block by perforated lines of weakening. Front and rear tabs (32a) are separably attached to the attachment block. The rear tab (32b) of one bag is also separably attached to the front tab of the next bag in the stack so as to effect pulling of the front tab of the next bag from the stack. A container C is also provided for the stack with an opening O for allowing the bag to be removed and the subsequent front tab to protrude therethrough.
Patent GB-2403263-A (GB)
Title: Hinge assembly for doors and windows
Inventor: TSAI MIAO-HSUEH
IPC: E05D7/00
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A hinge assembly comprises a first part 1 fixed to a door 6 and a second part 5 fixed to a jamb 7. The first part 1 includes a passage 11 in which a hollow shaft 2 is inserted and the second part 5 has a recess 51 in which one of three exchangeable core pieces 40 is inserted. A hinge-pin 3 includes a cylindrical section 30 and an elongate section 31. The cylindrical section 30 is inserted in the shaft 2 and the elongate section 31 is inserted in an eccentric slot of the core piece 40. The eccentric slots of the core pieces have different eccentricities so as to compensate the manufacturing tolerance of thickness of the doors.
Patent GB-2390174-A (GB)
Title: Opticle module
Inventor: CASE STEVEN K
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: An optical module (12) for use in an optical device (10) is provided. The module (12) includes an optical component (14) and relative reference mount (18). The optical component (14) is fixed spacially relative to a registration feature (50). The registration feature (50) is configured to couple to a fixed reference mount (20).
Patent GB-2396834-A (GB)
Title: Reductant injection controlled by engine acceleration
Inventor: SIMPSON PAUL
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: A method for improving the efficiency of a NOx-reducing catalyst comprises providing an indication of impending engine acceleration and adjusting an amount of reductant injected into the catalyst to compensate for variations in NOx levels in the engine exhaust gas. The engine may be a diesel engine. The catalyst may be an active lean NOx catalyst, and the reductant hydrocarbon, or the catalyst may be and SCR catalyst and the reductant urea. The indication of impending acceleration may be based on one of a rate of change of pedal position, a rate of change of engine speed, or a rate of change of fuel injection amount.
Patent GB-2408835-A (GB)
Title: Teaching aid with pockets for receiving cards
Inventor: SEXTON FLEUR JOANNA
IPC: G09B1/02
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: A teaching aid (30) compromises a carrier member (32) provided with a number of pockets (14), a set of teaching cards (16) to be received within the pockets (14), and a fixing means for attaching a card (16) to the external surface of a pocket (14), so that cars may be located on the external surface of a pocket or received within a pocket. Preferably the carrier member is fabric board (32) having a number of fleece fabric pockets (14) arranged in rows. A handle (34) may also be provided so that a teacher may hold the board (32) up whilst teaching. Teaching cards (16) may be provided with hook fasteners so that they may be attached to the front of a pocket (14) by hook and loop fasteners. The teaching aid (30) may also comprise a sound system for generating sounds relating to images displayed on the teaching cards (16). The teaching cards (16) being provided with a detectable electronic tag.
Patent GB-2398236-A (GB)
Title: Anti-backdriving active head restraint in a vehicle seat
Inventor: FARQUHAR MARK A
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A vehicle seat (10) for use with a vehicle comprises a seatback frame (12) having a first locking element (42), and a head restraint (14) arrangement movably associated with the seatback frame (12) which comprises a second locking element (48) that is engageable with the first locking element (42). Upon a sufficient impact to the vehicle, the head restraint arrangement (14) is configured to move with respect to the seatback frame (12) from an initial position toward a support position. The locking elements (15,42,48) are configured to allow movement of the head restraint arrangement (14) toward the support position, while inhibiting movement toward the initial position. The locking elements are preferably a ratchet 42 and a pawl 48. The seat may include an impact target 40 which causes the heat restraint to move forwards and upwards in the event of a collision or impact to the vehicle. The impact target may include a hinge mechanism that lengthens upon impact [Figs. 10 and 11].
Patent GB-2394317-A (GB)
Title: A control unit for a construction machine
Inventor: SAKAI NORIYUKU
IPC: E02F9/22
Filed: 2000-08-21
Abstract: A control unit for a construction machine comprises a first hydraulic pump 12 and a second hydraulic pump 13 driven by an engine 19, in which control valves 1 to 8 for various actuators are connected to oil paths of the hydraulic pumps 12 and 13. The control valves 1 to 8 are operated by a remote-control valve 11, an operation mode of the construction machine can be switched to either one of a low-speed operation mode and a high-speed operation mode, wherein a radiator water-temperature sensor 23 for detecting a water-temperature of a radiator of said engine is provided. When the detected value of this sensor reaches a value indicating a warming up of the engine, a controller 21 sends a command signal which enables the construction machine to operate in the low-speed operation mode or the high speed operation mode. Alternatively a hydraulic oil sensor 24 for detecting the temperature of oil in the first and second pumps can be used.
Patent GB-2395670-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for making crackers.
Inventor: PILLINGER DAVID
IPC: A63H37/00
Filed: 1999-08-10
Abstract: Apparatus for making cracker comprises three distinct sections. In the first section cracker snaps are assembled into bandoliers (Figs. 2, 3), in the second section the snaps are glued to cracker blanks (Figs. 4-6) and in a third operation the blanks are formed into cylinders (Figs. 7, 8). To assemble the snaps into a bandolier, they are laid between projections (16, Fig. 3) and sandwiched between tapes (20, 22, Fig. 3) moved round on a cylindrical carrier (13, Fig. 3). Such a bandolier is fed to another cylindrical carrier (38, Fig. 6) and the leading snap is severed to drop between fingers (40, Fig. 6) of the carrier. Each snap is brought to the bottom of the carrier where a blank is raised so that the ends of the snap adhere to the blank. The blank with its snap is moved on underneath a tubular mandrel 50 which is lowered to bend the blank into U-section. Suction through apertures 51 in the mandrel retain the edge portions of the blank to the tube as they are successively bent over by arms 61 with rollers 65 to adhere together. The mandrel is then raised and the now cylindrical blank is removed by an endless belt 55 co-operating with the glued seam.
Patent GB-2410933-A (GB)
Title: Packaging of decorative stickers
Inventor: LAI MING TE
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A bag-packed three-dimensional (3D) decorative sticker set includes a packing bag (20) defining a receiving space and adapted to hang on a display rack or rail, a substrate (30) suitable for positioning in the packing bag (20) and having a front allowing an adhesive-applied surface to repeatedly detachably be attached thereto, and a plurality of individual 3D decorative stickers (90) together creating a specific view and being preliminarily attached at an adhesive-applied backside to the front of the substrate (30) for positioning in the packing bag along with the substrate. The lower end of the bag is closable by re-usable adhesive on a flap (25). The upper end has a hanging hole (24).
Patent GB-2400110-A (GB)
Title: Producing lubricant bases by hydroisomerisation and dewaxing
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: C10G71/00
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: A method for producing lubricant base oils comprises: (a) hydroisomerizing a feedstock over a medium pore size molecular sieve catalyst to produce an isomerized product having a pour point of greater than a target pour point of the lubricant base oils; (b) separating the isomerized product into at least a light lubricant base oil having a pour point less than or equal to the target pour point of the lubricant base oils and a heavy fraction having a pour point of equal to or greater than the target pour point of the lubricant base oils and a cloud point greater than the target cloud point of the lubricant base oils; and (c) dehazing the heavy fraction to provide a heavy lubricant base oil having a pour point less than or equal to the target pour point of the lubricant base oils and a cloud point less than or equal to the target cloud point of the lubricant base oils. The target pour point may be -10{C to -24{C and the target cloud point may be 0{C to -20{C. Preferably the feedstock is a Fischer-Tropsch product.
Patent GB-2403688-A (GB)
Title: Printing Press
Inventor: LAMB ARTHUR W
IPC: B41F13/193
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A printing unit for a web-offset press is disclosed. The printing unit comprises plate and blanket cylinders arranged in couples to print on both sides of a paper web passing between each pair of print couples, and an inking system associated with each print couple when the printing unit is in an operative position operable to supply ink to the plate cylinder. The printing unit is separable into a primary module carrying the plate and blanket cylinders and a pair of secondary modules carrying the inking systems. Other aspects of the invention include a printing press and a folder unit for use in a printing press.
Patent GB-2405612-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming a golf club hosel
Inventor: SCHWEIGERT BRADLEY D
IPC: A63B53/02
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: A method of moulding and a mould tool for moulding a golf hosel (300, figure 3 not shown) having a generally cylindrical boss portion 102 coupled to a horizontal leg portion 104 extending radially from portion 102 and having a width less than the outside diameter of portion 102. The tool has a cavity 702 provided with portions 704 and 706 corresponding to portions 102 and 104. An insert 504, coupled to the mould tool, is slideable along a sliding axis 502 to a first position in which the insert 504 forms, within cavity 702, surfaces 710 and 708 of portions 704 and 706 corresponding to boss portion 102 and leg portion 104 respectively. The cavity 702 is filled with a material (e.g. a wax material). The insert 504 is then slidable to a second portion (figure 6) to disengage from the material in cavity 702.
Patent GB-2405124-A (GB)
Title: Paste container for screen printing and screen printing apparatus
Inventor: ABE SEIKO
IPC: B41F15/40
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: A cream solder cartridge (31) used in a screen printing apparatus which prints cream solder on a board through pattern holes by sliding, on a mask plate, a closed squeegee that is stored with cream solder inside is composed of a long and narrow concave portion made of a flexible film-like material, a brim portion (31b) projecting from the outer periphery of the concave portion, and a film-like cover sheet (41) that is stuck to the brim portion and thereby closes the opening of the concave portion. This configuration makes it possible to supply paste at a low cost and to perform a viscosity adjustment easily by externally stirring the paste accommodated inside.
Patent GB-2409529-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device environmental effect prediction
Inventor: AUGUSTIN THOMAS J
IPC: G01N17/00
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: Thermal test components 106 are regulated by controller 104 to emulate the operational characteristics of an electronic device 108 and thereby simulate their environmental effects. Controller 104, using measured results can thereby predict actual environmental effects of the electronic device and, during a test, may also control temperature, airflow and vibration. Environmental effects may include thermal effects, noise and vibration effects, and airflow effects. The test may be carried out in a rack 102, in order to predict environmental effects in such a rack 102. Rack 102 may comprise heating, ventilating and air conditioning components 110, fans (fig 2,208), baffles (fig 2, 212) an apertures (fig 2,210) and speakers (fig 2,209).Thermal test components 106 may simulate electronic devices such as a network server, a storage device 114 and a network switches used in computer installations.
Patent GB-2410199-A (GB)
Title: Cat toy.
Inventor: MOORE ADRIAN
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2005-01-06
Abstract: A toy (10) for one or more cats comprises a tube (12) having at least one slot (20) extending along it, a ball (14) that can roll along inside the tube without escaping through the slot or slots; end stops (18) for preventing the ball escaping from the ends of the tube; and a pivot (16) element half way along the tube for supporting the tube on a floor for see-sawing (A), rolling (B) and spinning (C) action.
Patent GB-2408134-A (GB)
Title: Linking component, system, and method for providing additional services at a conventional gaming machine
Inventor: ANGELL ROBERT C
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: Methods and apparatus consistent with the present invention provide additional services, such as cashless gaming and player tracking, at a conventional gaming machine. One such gaming machine includes a game processor, a peripheral device, and a linking component connected between the game processor and the peripheral device. The linking component emulates or relays communication signals sent between the game processor and the peripheral device using the communication protocol used for communication between the game processor and the peripheral device.
Patent GB-2425527-A (GB)
Title: Drinking cup with decorative object
Inventor: CHEN TSAN-YAO
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A cup structure is disclosed A1. The cup structure A1 having an external tube A11, a sealing cap A12, a suction tube A13 and a cup body A14, characterized in that the sealing cap is a dual-layered body having a bottom seat for holding a rotating wheel (fig 2, A122) and a through hole A123 at the external edge thereof, corresponding to the upper layer seat (fig 2, A124) of the seat, a connection tube having a through hole is provided so that the suction tube can be connected to the connection tube, the upper layer seat and the bottom layer seat are connected, and the face thereof is capped with a capping plate (fig 2, A127), and the core of a transmission mechanism (fig 2, A128) within the upper layer seat is extended from the capping plate so as to connect to one or more than one decorating object E, the upper layer seat is provided with a connection tube and an air tube corresponding to the top which is pivotally mounted with a triggering plate (fig 2, A130), a protruded tube is provided at one side of the triggering plate which can pass through the top capping plate and then is connected to the external tube. The transmission mechanism may be a light gear element, the decorating object may be held to a rotating disc (fig 1a, E2) by magnetism, which may be covered with a transparent closed lid (fig 1a, E1), which may further contain a liquid to provide a water ball decoration.
Patent GB-2426069-A (GB)
Title: A parallel rule comprising two rulers linked by at least two parallel cross-arms
Inventor: YOUNG DAVID JOHN
IPC: C01G21/20
Filed: 2005-05-14
Abstract: A parallel rule comprising two rulers 1, 2 linked by at least two equal-length parallel cross-arms 3, 4 which are rotatably mounted onto the rulers 1, 2 by simple loose rivets or machine screws 10. Three of the mountings allow free rotation while the fourth consists of a tightenable and lockable system comprising a blind knurled nut 5 and two friction washers 8, 9. The screwing down of the knurled nut 5 locks the rotation of the cross-arm 4 into the required position. The parallel rule is of particular utility as a navigational aid for seafaring vessels to plot their position onto a chart when this position has already been determined by a global positioning satellite.
Patent GB-2426912-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of whelk meat
Inventor: O'DONNELL AODH
IPC: A22C29/00
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: The preparation of whelk meat comprises initially pasteurising the whelks which partially seals the whelk meat in their shells. The whelk is then cooked (4) and the shell of the whelk is then crushed (5). The shells are removed from the meat during an initial screening stage (6) and the whelks are then delivered into a water bath where further shell and unwanted product are removed from the whelk meat. The whelk is then delivered through another water bath while compressed air is delivered onto the whelk again to remove any remaining shell and unwanted product. The whelk is then initially polished (7) on a horizontal rotary screen. After a final polishing stage (8) the product is frozen (10) for storage (11). The process ensures the whelk meat is of an ideal consistency and is largely devoid of shell and unwanted product.
Patent GB-2418384-A (GB)
Title: Generation of high strength metal through formation of nanocrystalline structure by laser peening
Inventor: HACKEL LLOYD A
IPC: C21D1/09
Filed: 2005-09-26
Abstract: A method of processing a metal piece comprises a number of steps. One step comprises directing a laser beam onto the metal piece for laser peening the metal piece. Another step comprises causing relative movement between the laser beam and the metal piece. Another step comprises providing a tamping material between the laser beam and the metal piece. Another step comprises continuing the laser peening to induce rapid strain and substantial strain in the metal piece and inducing the formation of nanocrystalline structure in the metal piece.
Patent GB-2420819-A (GB)
Title: Hoist for use with ladder
Inventor: BAGLIN NEIL ERNEST
IPC: E06C7/12
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: A hoist for use with a ladder comprises a slidably displaceable member 16 having means 14 for supporting a load to be elevated, and selectively releasable locking means 26 for locking the assembly against downward movement during a load lifting operation. Displaceable member 16 comprises a plate assembly 17, 18 which surrounds the ladder and has rollers 20 which bear against stiles 5: the locking means 26 comprises a hook-like plate 25 biassed toward rungs 6, and having a ring 28 to which is attached hoisting cable 30 which passes over an upper pulley and down to a winch 32 fixedly attachable at 15 adjacent the base of the ladder. The device may carry the load either at the outside of the ladder or between the ladder and a building against which it leans.
Patent GB-2432032-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated display unit
Inventor: STEPHENSON JOHN
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 2005-11-23
Abstract: A display unit 1 is disclosed for illuminating information media, comprising (a) at least one fluorescent lamp; and (b) an absorbing diffusing lens associated with each lamp. Each lens is coated in a coloured finish, the colour of which is chosen so as to reduce illuminance striping and colour distortion striping of the displayed media. The rear reflective panel may be white, off-white or yellow in colour. The absorbing diffusing lens is preferably a metal mesh strip having a pattern formed by punching sheet metal with holes, slits, squares obrounds.
Patent GB-2425135-A (GB)
Title: Support stand for an inflatable tent frame
Inventor: BRINDLE CHRISTOPHER CHARLES
IPC: E04H15/20
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: A support stand 20 has an upright member 22,23,24 connected to a base 21 and to retaining means 26. In use, the retaining means receive part of an inflatable structure 66, preferably encircling it, and retaining it when it is inflated. Several retaining members may be provided and aligned along the upright. The upright may be pivoted 32 to the base and locked into position, the upright may also be telescopically extendable 38,39, having 3 sections 22,23,24, such that the retaining means which may be provided on the middle section can be moved vertically. The upper part of the upright 24 may be curved to match the profile of the inflatable structure. Locating means 43 may be provided on the upright to retain a second inflatable structure, preferably orientated horizontally, to support the first inflatable structure. The stand may be metallic and is preferably anchored to the ground through apertures 36. Also claimed is a collapsible enclosure comprising a frame composed of inflatable support tubes, rigid stands which receive the support tubes and a cover that locates over and is supported by the frame. Ballast to retain the cover may be provided in the form of a water-filed tube. The support tubes may intersect and be inflated simultaneously. In use, the enclosure may temporarily cover an outdoor pool or spa.
Patent GB-2427346-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable washable nappy
Inventor: RUOCCO ROSANNA
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A size adjustable washable nappy <B>201</B> comprises a crotch portion which extends between the legs of a wearer and a waistband portion which wraps around the wearer's waist. The nappy <B>201</B> comprises two side panels <B>9, 13</B> and a central panel <B>207</B> each forming part of the waistband portion and part of the crotch portion. The side panels <B>9, 13</B> are each provided with releasable attachment means for selective attachment to the other side panel <B>9, 13</B> or to the central panel <B>207</B>. The central panel <B>207</B> may be formed separately from the side panels <B>9, 13.</B> The distance between the two side panels <B>9, 13</B> may be changeable by replacement of the central panel <B>207</B>.
Patent GB-2434243-A (GB)
Title: A non-flat display panel and method of making a non-flat display panel
Inventor: MORRIS STEPHEN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: A method of making a non-flat display panel comprises the steps of providing a board 20 which comprises a first retaining means 11, 12; bending the board onto a former 4 which comprises a second retaining means 2; and engaging the first retaining means with the second retaining means to hold the board 20 onto the former 4 in a non-flat configuration. The board 20 has a display surface 22.