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Patent GB-2418868-A (GB)
Title: High density alloy for improved mass properties of an article
Inventor: DESHMUKH UDAY V
IPC: C22C19/05
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: The present invention is a nickel-tungsten-chromium alloy for an article of manufacture such as a portion of a golf club head (20). The nickel-tungsten-chromium alloy preferably has a density ranging from 9.0g/cmâ to 10.5g/cmâ, and a Rockwell Hardness ranging from 50 to 92. The nickel-tungsten chromium alloy is capable of being investment cast to form the article of manufacture.
Patent GB-2421399-A (GB)
Title: Server unit for managing presence information relating to availability of a communication unit
Inventor: SCHMIDT ANDREAS
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A presence server 104 manages presence information relating to the availability of a communication unit 105 and informs a plurality of checking units 101, 102, 103 about changes to the presence information on the basis of ranking specified by priority information. The checking units may be mobile telephones and the priority information may be specified by the users of those telephones when sending requests to be informed about changes in presence information for other telephones. A timer may be used so that lower priority checking units may be informed of changes in presence status if the higher priority units do not set up communications with the checked communication unit within a predefined period of time.
Patent GB-2434771-A (GB)
Title: Cutting insert formed from polycrystalline diamond
Inventor: MINSHALL GERALD
IPC: B23P15/46
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: A cutting insert 20 for a machine tool comprises a flat blade formed from polycrystalline diamond material. The insert has a front face 21 formed from a PCD phase 23 and having at least one cutting edge 22 thereon, and a rear face 24 formed from a second phase substrate 24 such as a carbide. The rear face has serrations 25 formed within the second phase substrate, preferably substantially normal to each cutting edge. A method of securing a cutting insert into a cutting tool.
Patent GB-2434970-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cleaning a traffic cone
Inventor: BROWN JULIAN MARCUS
IPC: E01F9/012
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning a traffic cone or bollard comprises an enclosed unit 6 which can be placed over the top of the traffic cone. Three brushes (9, fig 3) are rotatably connected on the inside of the unit 6 and water is supplied to the surface of the cone through the brushes (9, fig 3). The unit 6 can be connected to a vehicle or permanent fixing via an operating arm 1 which is able swing and pivot thus enabling easier positioning of the cleaning apparatus. A motor 3 and gear train 4 is provided to drive the brushes (9, fig 3) while handles 5, 7 are provided to enable the user to lift and manoeuvre the cleaning unit 6.
Patent GB-2436122-A (GB)
Title: Parallel hinge with drive mechanism
Inventor: LAMBERT JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: E05D15/34
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A parallel hinge 1 comprising a first and second parallel tracks 3, 4 for mounting the hinge 1 to a vent. The first track 3 is for attaching to a fixed frame 5 of the vent and the second track 4 is for attaching to an opening member of the vent. A cross member comprising a pair of diagonally crossing links 7 pivotally connected to each track 3, 4 and to each other at a central pivot 9. A drive mechanism 10 is mounted to the track 4 attached to the opening member for moving the vent between open and closed positions. The drive mechanism 10 may comprise a gear assembly 16 operably coupled between a longitudinally extending drive rack 18 which engages the shoe 12 of the track 4 mounted to the opening member, and an actuating member 20. The actuating member drives the gear assembly 16, which drives the drive rack 18 and in turn the shoe 12 for opening or closing the hinge/window.
Patent GB-2426491-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wheel rim protector
Inventor: ROBERTS LEE
IPC: B60B7/01
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: The protector 1 has an annular body 4 that is dimensioned and configured to fit closely to the rim of a vehicle wheel 2, and a continuous, peripheral lip 5 that overlies the wheel rim. The lip 5 is of increased thickness relative to the annular body 4. The protector 1 is useful for protecting the outer rim of a wheel from damage caused by impact with a kerb or the like. The protector body 4 is adhered to the rim 2 by e.g. double-sided tape adhesive 6.
Patent GB-2437120-A (GB)
Title: Electric blanket with safety cut out
Inventor: WARD BARRY
IPC: H05B3/34
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: An electric blanket comprises spaced apart power rails 203,204, a plurality of flexible resistive heating elements 202 between the power rails, at least one sensing conductor 206 adjacent the heating elements and a thermally sensitive electrically insulating layer 205 between the heating elements and the sensing element. When a given temperature is exceeded, insulating layer 205 reduces its electrical insulation and allows increased conduction between the elements 202 and the sensing conductor 206. When overheated further insulating layer 205 may soften such that sensing conductor 206 makes electrical contact with a heating element 202. A capacitor may be formed between sensing conductor 206 and elements 202 such that pulses on the power rails 203,204 are detected as a high frequency pulse signal (fig 7, 700) on sensing conductor 206, by monitoring circuit (fig 5, 505). If the monitoring circuit fails to detect the pulses, or a voltage on sensing conductor 206 exceeds a threshold, the power supply to the rails 203,204 may be terminated. Heating elements 202 may comprise carbon fibres, overlaid on or woven into a fabric sheet, electrically insulating layer 205 may comprise polyethylene and sensing conductor 206 may comprise carbon fibre fabric or a conductive ink, printed onto insulating layer 205.
Patent GB-2428999-A (GB)
Title: Drive axle having an electrical converter
Inventor: WELSCHOF BERNWARD
IPC: B60L50/10
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a drive axle for a working machine, in particular an industrial truck, having at least one electrical traction motor (1 or 2) and a second electrical machine, the traction motor (1 or 2) being arranged in the axial direction. In order to extend the field of use of the drive axle, according to the invention the second electrical machine is electrically connected to the traction motor (1 or 2) and forms, together with said traction motor, an electrical converter. The second electrical machine is drive-connected to a combustion engine (12) and is provided as the generator (11) of the electrical converter. The generator together with the combustion engine is arranged at right angles to a transverse section of the drive axle. The generator has a continuous drive shaft which is drive-connected to a pump at the end remote from the combustion engine. Each traction motor is associated with a wheel.
Patent GB-2441773-A (GB)
Title: Pump Control System
Inventor: HODGE STEPHEN MARK
IPC: F01M1/02
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: An engine lubricant pump control system and a method of operating such a system comprising a variable output positive displacement pump, a sensor that measures either engine speed or lubricant pressure and control means that uses said measured value to increase lubricant delivery pressure at a first rate AB proportional to engine speed; then maintain lubricant delivery pressure approximately constant BC; then increase lubricant delivery pressure at a second rate CDE proportional to engine speed; the steps taking space sequentially at predetermined engine speeds as the speed increases from minimum to maximum. The pump may be of split rotor gerotor type and may be controlled electronically via a stepper motor or hydraulically via a piston moved rack and pinion. A spool valve (Fig. 4) is spring biased to prevent piston movement until a threshold pressure after which the pump is reduced in capacity in proportion to output pressure. At the end of the stroke pressure rises again proportional to pump speed.
Patent GB-2442737-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal pump priming
Inventor: COX STEPHEN
IPC: F04D9/04
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: A centrifugal pump 1 comprises a centrifugal impeller 19 arranged in a pumping chamber 9 for transferring liquid from an inlet 5 to an outlet 7 of the chamber 9, a diaphragm 21 arranged downstream of the impeller 19 for providing priming, and a drive means 25 for driving the diaphragm 21 with reciprocating motion during priming. The diaphragm 21 and the drive means 25 are arranged so that a pressure increase downstream of the impeller 19 after priming causes a change in the neutral position of the diaphragm 21, which then causes disengagement of the drive means 25. The drive means may comprise a cam and cam follower arrangement (figure 2) or a crank and connecting arm arrangement (figures 3-6). The impeller 19 and drive means 25 may be driven by concentric shafts 15, 17 having different angular velocities.
Patent GB-2444514-A (GB)
Title: Electronic file re-generation
Inventor: HUTTON SAMUEL HARRISON
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2006-12-04
Abstract: Resisting the spread of unwanted code (e.g. viruses) by processing an electronic file, by identifying portions of content data in the electronic file, and determining if each portion of content data is passive content data, having a fixed purpose, or active content data, having an associated function. If a portion is passive content data, then a determination is made as to whether the portion of passive content data is to be re-generated. If a portion is active content data, then the portion is analysed to determine whether the portion of active content data is to be re-generated. A re-generated electronic file is then created from the portions of content data which are determined to be re-generated. Alternative inventive concepts relate to pre-processing an electronic file prior to transmission; to testing an electronic file analysis and re-generation module; and to processing a plurality of electronic files in a directory. The main advantages of these systems over acknowledged prior art anti-virus systems are that: it is not necessary for a virus to be actually detected, so it is not necessary to access a database of all known viruses; continual processing is not required; and they are effective against unknown viruses.
Patent GB-2433455-A (GB)
Title: Hand held power tool with deflection element
Inventor: PAPP GABOR
IPC: B27G3/00
Filed: 2006-12-18
Abstract: A hand-held power tool, such as a planer, comprising: a housing 10 with a guide channel 14 for removing shavings and/or abrasive particles from a working region 11 of the tool and a deflection element 21, (figure 3, 22) is described. The guide channel 14 comprises an aperture 15 for removing the shavings and/or abrasive particles at a rear end 10b of the housing 10. The tool is characterised in that at least one adjustable, extensible deflection element 21, (figure 3, 22) is provided for deflecting the shavings and/or abrasive particles.
Patent GB-2430887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to supporting apparatus
Inventor: SWANEPOEL PETER JOHN
IPC: A61G5/14
Filed: 2007-01-08
Abstract: The present invention is directed to improvements in and relating to supporting apparatus (1). In particular, the invention relates to aspects of the manufacture, assembly, portability and operation of an improved rehabilitation standing frame. The standing frame includes table means (2) and frame means (3). The frame means includes a base (4) and support legs (5). The supporting apparatus is characterised by the base and the support legs being configured to operate between a collapsed orientation for storage and portability and an extended orientation for use. The supporting apparatus is adapted to enable wheel chair access and is adjustable, to enable both physiotherapists to provide standing rehabilitation in patient's homes and to enable patients access to a portable adjustable frame that will enable them to continue standing rehabilitation both in the home and when travelling. Further, the rehabilitation standing frame's adjustability enables its use to be tailored to the requirements of potential and actual users.
Patent GB-2450166-A (GB)
Title: Moveable spraying arrangement
Inventor: BRICKNELL BRUCE JAMES
IPC: B05B15/68
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: Spraying equipment which delivers atomised spray, which can be used to treat odours, dust and other airborne contaminants. Spray is delivered from sprayheads supported by a boom which is attached to a mobile or relocatable base unit. The boom may be elevated on a mast attached to the base unit, and the mast and / or the boom height may be adjustable. Any mechanism utilised for raising and / or lowering the mast and / or boom may be manually worked or powered by other on-board or external sources. Liquid to be delivered from the sprayheads may be stored in an on-board tank or supplied from an external source. Piped liquid supply systems may incorporate one or more pumps which again maybe powered by an on-board, or alternatively, an external power source.
Patent GB-2453168-A (GB)
Title: Frame for connecting a jumper to a riser
Inventor: HATTON STEPHEN ANTHONY
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A riser top assembly includes a structural frame 10, 12 mounted on the top of a vertical riser 18, the frame having a socket 30 to which a jumper 7 can be connected. The frame 10, 12 can be formed from two separate elements (fig 2b) connected together and is offset from the axis of the riser 18 such that the socket 30 is accessible from one side of the frame 10, 12.
Patent GB-2442928-A (GB)
Title: Sprinkler having non-round exit orifice
Inventor: THAU LAWRENCE JR
IPC: A62C31/02
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: A sprinkler for fire suppression systems that produces an orthogonal spray pattern is disclosed. The sprinkler has an exit orifice with a non-round perimeter and a deflector plate having a non-round perimeter. The shape of the deflector plate perimeter may be matched to that of the exit orifice perimeter. Orifice perimeters may be square, rectangular, formed of lobes or interconnected curves, and there may be multiple orifices in the sprinkler.
Patent GB-2445485-A (GB)
Title: A "pass circuit" divides a bus into two sections; in a first mode signals can pass between the sections, but in a second mode the sections are isolated
Inventor: SINAI DAVID
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2005-11-26
Abstract: A "pass device" 37 separates two sections of a digital bus; the first section 36x is coupled to a first circuit 11 and the second section 36y is coupled to a second circuit 3. Both sections are also coupled to a "bridge" circuit 9,4, comprising or including an audio codec 9. In a dual mode of operation (shown) simultaneous transmissions 23, 25a, may take place between the audio codec and each of the first and second circuits, and in a unitary mode transmissions may take place between the first and second circuits through the pass device. The "pass device" 37 dividing the buses may be a passive component such as a resistor or an active component such as a transistor switch or a tri-state transceiver. The first circuit is preferably a wireless codec, e.g. for Bluetooth (RTM) and the second circuit is preferably a communications processor, e.g. for RF mobile phone communications. The invention may be used in a smartphone (RTM) or similar device to enable voice information (e.g. from a received phone call) and audio data (which could for example be extracted from stored mp3 files) to be simultaneously provided to a wireless codec 11.
Patent GB-2448570-A (GB)
Title: Folding stand for laptop computers or other devices
Inventor: MATIAS EDGAR
IPC: A47B21/02
Filed: 2008-03-17
Abstract: A stand 1 for a laptop computer comprises a support platform 9, foot portion 3, a pair of legs 5 and 7; and a plurality of hinges 13 for rotatably connecting the legs between the support platform and the foot portion. Each of the hinges preferably comprises a hinge pin 11 extending from respective ones of the support platform and foot portion and adapted to rotate on at least one fulcrum support extending from each of the pair of legs. A hinge cap 15 preferably encloses and limits rotation of the hinge pin on the at least one fulcrum point.
Patent GB-2457521-A (GB)
Title: Folding ironing board for table top
Inventor: SALMON RODERICK GRENVILLE
IPC: D06F81/02
Filed: 2008-06-23
Abstract: The ironing board includes two separate pieces of board 1. The board can be folded by releasing a lock 4 at the centre of the board. When locked the board may be supported by foldable X-shaped legs 3. The ironing board may be locked by a self holding bolt lock.
Patent GB-2463307-A (GB)
Title: Bridge records arrival port of unknown destination address frame and suppresses flooding if mores frames to that destination arrive on different ports
Inventor: BEECROFT JON
IPC: H04L45/122
Filed: 2008-07-08
Abstract: Layer 2 switches/bridges (eg Ethernet) record source MAC addresses of received frames with ingress ports in a MAC table 48. Destination addresses of incoming frames are checked against this table 44. if an address is found the frame is forwarded to the corresponding port 56. If no match is found the frame will be flood/broadcast to all ports except the ingress one. Where the network includes loops this flooding operation can lead to a broadcast storm which congests the network. When the invention fails to find a destination address in the MAC table 50, it records the ingress port and destination address instead in the MAC table, along with flag DC 52. The invention then looks for the flag with all destination address checks, if found the ingress port of the new frame is compared with that in the table 58. If they match flooding occurs normally 62/64. Otherwise the packet is dropped 60.
Patent GB-2449397-A (GB)
Title: Wrong-act-preventing-function installed game device, wrong-act-preventing method during playing game and its program
Inventor: OKUDA NOBUYA
IPC: A63F13/55
Filed: 2007-01-22
Abstract: In a game device in which a plurality of players participate in a game, not less than the number of players set in the game device are prevented from wrongful participation in the game. The game device accepts setting of the number of players who participate in a game (the set number of players) and executes the game with the set number of players. During the play of the game the number of players participated in the game is detected. The game device compares the number of the players participated in the game with the set number of players and, if the former is over the latter, the game device changes the degree of difficulty in the game. If the degree of difficulty in the game is higher than the present, for instance, it makes them difficult in continuing the game, so that a period of time for a wrong act to continue can be shortened. Further, if the degree of difficulty in the game is lower than the present, it makes them less interested in continuing the game, so that a period of time for such a wrong act to continue can be shortened.
Patent GB-2463488-A (GB)
Title: A bidirectional flow meter
Inventor: SANDERSON M L
IPC: G01F1/32
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: A flow tube for a bidirectional flow meter comprises a first means 100 (for example in the form of a fluidic oscillator) for generating a periodic pressure fluctuation whose frequency varies in dependence on the flow rate of fluid through the meter in a first direction; and a second means 102 (for example in the form of a second fluidic oscillator) for generating a periodic pressure fluctuation whose frequency varies in dependence on the flow rate of fluid through the meter in a second direction, opposite to the first direction. The first and second generating means 100, 102 are connected in series via a throat 104 between an inlet port 106 and an outlet port 108. Each fluidic oscillator comprises a flow chamber with a diffuser comprised of two walls 110a, 110b, a splitter post 112 and two feedback channels 114a, 114b. The splitter post includes a main body portion and two ends, one end shaped as a bullet nose and one as a fish tail. In addition the splitter post comprises a paddle 116 attached to the bullet nose shaped end of the splitter. The inlet 106 and outlet 108 each comprise a tapered portion 118 leading to a parallel portion 120.
Patent GB-2453445-A (GB)
Title: Wall mountable key safe
Inventor: BENNETT GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: E05B37/00
Filed: 2008-10-06
Abstract: A safe mountable on a wall or door, the safe comprises code entry means 31 operating on the locking mechanism 301 which comprises a sliding plate 302 operatively connected to a locking tab 304, and a first cam 33. In a preferred embodiment The code entry means is operable upon correct entry of a pre-settable code to permit engagement of the first cam with the locking mechanism such that a first portion of the safe is removable from a second portion thereof to allow access to the interior of the safe.
Patent GB-2454351-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle launch transmission system
Inventor: BALDWIN REID ALAN
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2008-10-29
Abstract: A method of launching a vehicle having a transmission system which comprises an engine shaft 12, first and second input clutches 14, 18, first and second input shafts 16, 20, a coupler 44, a power path, and an output 22. The method comprises engaging the coupler 44 to connect the first input shaft 16 and the output 22 through the power path, engaging the second input clutch 18 to connect the engine shaft 12 to the second input shaft 20, using a speed provided by a second speed sensor 28 of the second input shaft 20 to determine a desired clutch torque of the first input clutch 14, and actuating the first input clutch 14 to produce the desired torque to complete a drive connection between the engine shaft 12 and the output 22 via the first input shaft 16 and launch the vehicle. The vehicle may be launched in an odd-numbered gear (e.g. first gear) through the first input shaft 16, the second input shaft 20 providing even-numbered and reverse gears.
Patent GB-2465394-A (GB)
Title: Method for redeeming a plurality of vouchers
Inventor: TYMM DAVID
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2008-11-17
Abstract: A method is disclosed for redeeming a plurality of vouchers distributed via portable electronic devices in a single transaction. A first voucher V1 having a number and a cash value is entered into a standards compliant POS terminal 9, which generates a standards compliant validation request message 15 and sends it to an acquirer 14 which in turn forwards it to a service provider 6. The message is then authenticated. If the voucher number is valid, a flag 16 in the message 15 is set to "pre-authorised". The service provider 6 searches for additional vouchers associated with the voucher and generates a pre-authorisation message including the numbers 18, 19 of any additional vouchers. The messages are then transmitted to the terminal 9 to inform the customer 13 accordingly. The customer can then select the vouchers to be redeemed and the terminal 9 sends redemption messages 20, 21 to the service provider 6 which cancels the selected vouchers and generates messages 22, 23 authorising payment corresponding to the vouchers' cash value.
Patent GB-2457747-A (GB)
Title: Hip, thigh, waist and buttocks exerciser
Inventor: CHEN CHIH-LIANG
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 2008-11-20
Abstract: A hip, thigh, waist and buttocks exerciser has a base (10), a seat (30) being mounted pivotally on the base (10), multiple connectors being mounted on the base (10), a resilient rope (20) being wrapped around the connectors and, two leg supporters (40) being attached rotatably onto the base (10). Each leg supporter (40) has a pin (43) being mounted through the leg supporter (40) and being mounted between and abutting the resilient rope (20). When a user sits on the seat (30) and places his feet on the leg supporters (40), the leg supporters (40) can be driven toward different directions. With pins (43) abutting and keeping pushing the resilient rope (20), user's waist, buttocks and thighs can be exercised.