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Patent GB-2451636-A (GB)
Title: Toy vehicle
Inventor: KAI PATRICK
IPC: A63H17/00
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: A toy vehicle 1 comprises an electronic device 2 and a control arrangement. The toy vehicle 1 is mechanically powered using a pullback gearbox 3, a wind-up mechanism or a flywheel arrangement. The control arrangement is adapted to control the electronic device 2 in dependence of a state of the toy vehicle 1, such as forward or backwards motion, being stationary, etc. The electronic device 2 is preferably a sound emitter, with the control arrangement being arranged to control the sound emitter to produce a first sound effect when the vehicle 1 is in a first state and a second sound effect when the vehicle 1 is in a second state. The actuation arrangement for the electric device 2 may comprise a friction clutch 5 attached to a secondary gear box axle 10 of the pullback gearbox 3. The vehicle may take the form of a car, truck, van, boat, aeroplane or motorcycle. The electric device 2 may also comprise light sources, LEDs, LCD displays, a counter or a stopwatch. A control arrangement is also disclosed using an actuation arrangement coupled to a gearbox axle and a switch arrangement. A toy vehicle that makes two different sounds when being primed and when released is disclosed.
Patent GB-2451527-A (GB)
Title: Amplifier with a switched power supply
Inventor: LESSO JOHN PAUL
IPC: H02M3/07
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: A power amplifier 106 is supplied with voltage by a switching power supply 404 whose switching frequency varies with an input signal to the amplifier. The switching frequency is determined by clock generator 406 and may depend on the output of an envelope detector 402, and on a volume signal applied to variable gain preamplifier 118. Switching power supply 404 may be a level-shifting charge pump (fig 14a) comprising a flying capacitor (fig 14a, Cf) a network of switches (fig 14a, S1-S6) and reservoir capacitors 108,110 and that can supply plural voltages to the power amplifier. When the input signal is large the reservoir capacitors will discharge rapidly so an increased switching frequency can maintain their voltage at an adequate level. The circuit may implemented as an integrated circuit such as an ASIC or FPGA using suitable control code. It may be used as part of an audio or video system such as an MP3 player, a mobile phone, camera or navigation system and may be battery or mains powered.
Patent GB-2446240-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical linkages for controls on bicycles and other machines
Inventor: CORBIN GRAHAM
IPC: B62K19/32
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: The problem is solved by using multiple bearings (15, 16, 17) that share a common axis (X-X) of rotation but are located at different radial positions with respect to the axis. This avoids interference between the different linkages and makes it possible to locate the linkages around a stem on which the front wheel fork of the bicycle is mounted. A possible suitable location may be within a head tube of the bicycle frame. Conventional linkages between bicycle handlebar-mounted controls and rear brakes and gears are unable to accommodate unlimited rotation of the handlebars as is required on some so-called "freestyle" bicycles. The invention is not limited to use with bicycles and can be employed in robotic and other machines.
Patent GB-2443084-A (GB)
Title: A method of using sodium silicate to seal cracks in cooling systems
Inventor: BELL DAVID R
IPC: C09K3/12
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: A method of sealing a crack in a cooling system comprises the introduction into the cooling system of a sealant whose composition comprises dry or powdered sodium silicate or a glycol based slurry of sodium silicate, and subjecting the cooling system to heat for a time sufficient to form a permanent seal over the crack upon exposure of sodium silicate to air. The sodium silicate may be used in conjunction with an inert bulking agent, such as a solid cellulosic material. The sealant composition may further contain a metal, e.g. copper or stainless steel, which is non-reactive with sodium silicate. The method has particular applicability in the treatment of cracks in the cooling systems of internal combustion engines.
Patent GB-2441465-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing micromechanical components
Inventor: KIIHAMAEKI JYRKI
IPC: B81B/
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an acceleration sensor. In the method, thin SOI-wafer structures are used, in which grooves are etched, the walls of which are oxidized. A thick layer of electrode material, covering all other material, is grown on top of the structures, after which the surface is ground and polished chemo-mechanically, thin release holes are etched in the structure, structural patterns are formed, and finally etching using a hydrofluoric acid solution is performed to release the structures intended to move and to open a capacitive gap.
Patent GB-2450948-A (GB)
Title: Folding sheet corner arrangement
Inventor: WRIGHT ADRIAN
IPC: A47J43/24
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A substantially flat sheet material is arranged to fold to form a corner module, the sheet comprises a face (101) and an underside (103 fig. 5) and at least four convergent fold lines L1, L2, L3, L4 defining four stiff sections 102, 106, 108 and 110 in the sheet, three of the fold lines L1, L2 and L3 being arranged to allow the sheet to fold so as to reduce the angle between the faces of adjacent sections 102, 106, 108 and 110 and one of the fold lines L4 is arranged to allow the sheet to fold so as to increase the angle between the faces of adjacent sections. The fold lines may be formed by living hinges within a sheet of polypropylene. Cooperating fastenings 112, 114 may be provided to hold the sheet in the folded form. The sheet may be used in a colander (figs. 4-12), a folding chopping board with draining holes (fig. 16), a container, kitchenware, a stool or a tent.
Patent GB-2457311-A (GB)
Title: Secure cash register
Inventor: FADAHUNSI STEVE ADELANI
IPC: G07G1/00
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cash register 1 comprising a cash storage container 10, a purchaser's interface 20 having a screen 21 and a cash receiving aperture 22A, 22B connected to the cash storage container, and a vendor's interface 30 having a screen 33 and means 31, 32 to enter details relating to a purchase transaction. In normal use, a vendor enters the purchase transaction and the purchaser may deposit cash through the cash receiving aperture to the cash storage container without the need for cash to be handled by the vendor. The purchaser and vendor interfaces may be on opposing sides of the cash register, or alternatively may be housed in separate housings.
Patent GB-2444445-A (GB)
Title: Secure data transmission
Inventor: ZOREA MEIR
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A method of facilitating secure sending of a message from a sender to a recipient over a network, comprising establishing communication between a sender side and a recipient trusted server having knowledge of an encryption key of recipient, obtaining a messaging key comprising a messaging encryption key and a messaging decryption key; exchanging messaging key data between sender side and recipient trusted server such that sender side has knowledge of the messaging encryption key and recipient trusted server has knowledge of the messaging decryption key; encrypting messaging decryption key with recipient's encryption key by recipient trusted server; transmitting messaging decryption key encrypted by recipient's encryption key from recipient trusted server to sender side, and transmitting messaging decryption key encrypted by recipient's encryption key from sender side to recipient and transmitting the message encrypted by messaging encryption key directly from sender side to recipient.
Patent GB-2459713-A (GB)
Title: A kettle having a hinged filter unit
Inventor: CHEUNG CHUN MING
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: A kettle having a hinged filter unit comprises a receptacle (Figure 1, 9) having a pouring lip (Figure 1, 10) and an upwardly facing opening closable by a lid 8, wherein the lid may be opened by depressing an actuation lever 7. A heating element is positioned adjacent to the receptacle (Figure 1, 9). The receptacle (Figure 1, 9) is mounted to a body portion 5 from which a handle 3 extends laterally. The filter unit 14 extends downwardly from the front portion of the lid 8, and is supported by a hinge 15. The filter unit may be moved between a forward position in which it engages with the wall of the receptacle (Figure 1, 9) to a rear position in which water may be poured through the pouring lip (Figure 1, 10) into the receptacle (Figure 1, 9). The filter unit 14 is arranged to be locked into the forward position by manual engagement of a fingerplate 29. The filter unit 14 comprises a peripheral seal 16 and one or more cross members 18 supporting a mesh or a screen 17. The kettle may also comprise a halogen lamp, a baffle plate (Figure 7, 50) to restrict the escape of steam from the spout, and a thermostatic switch.
Patent GB-2453613-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connection system using conductive tubes
Inventor: NIGHTINGALE CHRISTOPHER GEORGE EDWARD
IPC: H01R11/01
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: An electrical connection system for providing electrical connection between first and second devices comprises one or more electrical connection posts 12 and one or more electrical connection tubes 14. Each post 12 has a first end 16 and an opposite second end 18, where the first end 16 is configured to electrically connect with a first device such as a photovoltaic cell. Each tube 14 has an opening 22 to receive and provide electrical connection with the second end 18 of a respective post 12. First and second end connectors 24 and 26 are provided at respective opposite axial ends of a connection tube 14 to enable end to end electrical connection between adjacent tubes 14. The opening 22 comprises a longitudinal slot together with a plurality of secondary slots 74. Each secondary slot 74 comprises a first length 76 that extends in a circumferential direction, and a second length 78 that extends in the axial direction, with a circular portion 80 that acts as an electrical contact. In order to connect the posts 12 to a tube 14 the tube 14 is orientated so that the ends 18 of the posts 12 are in alignment wit the slot 22. The tube is then slid axially so that the ends 18 of the post 12 are located within the slot 22 and inside the tube 14 adjacent respective first lengths 76 of a slot 74. The tube is then rotated about its longitudinal axis and then slid axially so as to finally locate the ends 18 within the circular portions 80.
Patent GB-2460062-A (GB)
Title: Security device for preventing the movement of a pedal vehicle
Inventor: GRAY CLAUDETTE
IPC: B62H5/10
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: A security device (Figure 4, 10) for securing to a pedal vehicle to prevent the vehicle being pedalled or free-wheeled comprises a body 12 having four limbs 14 arranged at each corner of the body 12 and extending perpendicularly therefrom. A pedal space 16 is formed between two of the limbs 14 on one longitudinal side of the body and a frame space 18 is formed between two of the limbs on the opposite side of the longitudinal side of the body 12. A common limb 20 is located between and further defines the pedal space 16 and frame space 18. The device (Figure 4, 10) may further comprise an axle space 22 and an attachment space 24 arranged at longitudinal ends of the device 10. The device 10 further includes a securing means (Figure 5, 26) comprising a bar 28 and a pin 30 extending therefrom. A recess (Figure 4a, 32) is provided in the common limb 20 and is adapted to receive a locking means which locks the pin 30 against relative movement at least in the longitudinal direction of the pin, when the bar 28 is in the closed position. In addition a protrusion (Figure 4c, 38) may extend from the device 10 and through the rim of a wheel between the spokes such that the wheel is prevented from rotating or free-wheeling.
Patent GB-2462798-A (GB)
Title: Emission control
Inventor: TWIGG MARTYN VINCENT
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2008-06-03
Abstract: An integrated four-way exhaust after-treatment system, for a turbocharged light duty diesel engine(1), comprising (A) engine management means (4) capable of providing rich excursions for conversion of trapped NOx and for generating hydrogen, (B) pre-turbo catalyst means (3) for (i) catalysing oxidation of CO and HC, (ii) generating hydrogen by the water gas shift reaction and/or by reforming HC and, preferably (iii) oxidising NO in the exhaust gas to NO2, (C) a post turbocharger NOx control means (6) selected from nSCR, SCR and NAC, (D) filter means (7) downstream of the post-turbo catalyst means, for (i) trapping diesel particulate, (ii) permitting oxidation of trapped particulate and preferably (iii) catalytically oxidising NO in the flowing gases to NO2and preferably (iv) catalytically reducing the oxidation temperature of trapped particulate by means of a catalytic coating. Further inventions for a) a method of removing NOx, HC, CO and PM from exhaust gas streams, b) a turbocharged light duty diesel engine having an NAC and c) components of a pre-turbo catalyst, as also disclosed.
Patent GB-2461298-A (GB)
Title: Marine seismic source
Inventor: HARPER MARK FRANCIS LUCIEN
IPC: G01V1/02
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: A low frequency sound source has a radiating piston 3 of the order of a few metres across backed by a gas spring 13, 15 containing a fixed mass of gas. The gas pressure in the spring is kept at levels for which the natural frequency of the piston 3 loaded by the fluid 41 lies in the seismic band and may be as low as 0.5Hz. The piston 3 is given an initial displacement and begins to oscillate. Its oscillations are sustained by an actuator 27, 29 whose drive signal is derived froth the velocity of the piston 5 via a velocity or displacement sensor. The sound source is caused to perform a frequency sweep by gradually compressing the gas in the gas spring 13, 15 so that the spring becomes stiffer both because of the rising pressure and because of the reducing volume of the gas spring spaces 13, 15. This double effect allows large changes in stiffness to be produced and hence allows the source to operate over at least three octaves of frequency.
Patent GB-2464505-A (GB)
Title: Intraocular lens comprising a Fresnel prism
Inventor: CLAOUE CHARLES
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2008-10-17
Abstract: An intraocular device comprises a Fresnel prism which deviates incident light so that the incident light is directed to a healthy part of the retina other than the macula. The lens may also comprise magnifying means. The face of the Fresnel prism may be covered with a smooth surface to form a composite lens. The device may be used for the treatment of age related macular degeneration.
Patent GB-2452175-A (GB)
Title: Computer game controllers
Inventor: CHILD BENJAMIN
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2008-08-21
Abstract: Described are controllers for a first person computer game to make it more realistic. One controller resembles a rifle with a reloadable magazine 1B, grenade launcher and a zoomable scope 1L. Another controller resembles a hand gun which also has a reloadable magazine (2B, fig 2). Foot controls (figs 3 & 4) control movement in the game.
Patent GB-2453305-A (GB)
Title: Lifting bag device
Inventor: TOWN TROY
IPC: B31B1/90
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: A lifting bag having at least one side wall and a closed bottom forming an interior, the bag further having a closable top portion connected to the sidewall and adapted to close the interior of the bag. The opening is a single slit centered on the bag top and closable with a zipper. The lifting bag includes a sling coupled to the bag, generally through a edge strip positioned at ore near the top edge of the bag. The bag can be constructed from a single multilayered sheet. The bag is used in conjunction with a lifting strap system.
Patent GB-2456942-A (GB)
Title: Finger-mounted input sensors with frequently used data items associated with ergonomically favourable contact conditions
Inventor: BAIER BRENT MICHAEL
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: An apparatus for inputting information into an electronic device (e.g. computer, mobile telephone) includes a first sensor 198 mounted on a user's thumb and a plurality of sensors 210 mounted on the user's fingers (e.g. on a glove), such that the user can contact the first sensor with at least one of the plurality of sensors. The apparatus also includes an interface (110, fig 1) in communication with the sensors to associate this contact with respective data items and to produce a data signal representing the data item. The interface may be wireless and mounted on the back of the glove. Frequently used data items are associated with sensors of the plurality of sensors located in ergonomically favourable positions (such as on finger tips), while less frequently used data items are associated with sensors in less ergonomically favourable positions (such as the sides of fingers). The associations may be stored in tables (figs 6-9) which the user can select. The glove or a temporary transparent glove may be marked with symbols indicating the data items (320, fig 5).
Patent GB-2470425-A (GB)
Title: Animal positioning rail
Inventor: WHITELY RAYMOND PAUL
IPC: A01K1/00
Filed: 2009-05-23
Abstract: An apparatus 102a for, and a method of, maintaining an animal in a preferred orientation in an animal receiving area, is described. The apparatus comprises a bar 201 for defining an animal barrier, and a securing arrangement 202 for securing the elongate member to a support surface. The apparatus further comprises at least one resilient portion (303b, figure 4), which may be a spring, piston or shim. Alternatively the resilience may be a material property of the elongate member. When said apparatus is in use, the bar is movable from a default position into a deflected position in response to the application of force (1202, figure 12). The bar may be non-straight in shape, without defining any closed loops and may be formed of steel or plastics material.
Patent GB-2461808-A (GB)
Title: Method of adapting a pavement
Inventor: WALKER GEORGE LYALL
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 2009-07-15
Abstract: The method of adapting a pavement, primarily to provide enhanced drainage, comprises forming a geometrically regular void in the surface layer 1 of the pavement, lining the walls of void with a former 10, excavating through the former to form a cavity in the bedding layer 9 and then filling the cavity. The lining former may be placed with a further former and the pavement may be formed as a continuous medium or from modular blocks. A pipe, granular material or concrete may be placed used to fill the cavity. The cavity is preferably formed using an auger 12. The process is preferably repeated at another location on the pavement. The lining former may form part of a template. Also claimed is a former for use in the method.
Patent GB-2472427-A (GB)
Title: Embossing board
Inventor: GULLICK PHYLLIS
IPC: B31F1/07
Filed: 2009-08-06
Abstract: A board 10 for embossing materials such as card and paper is formed as a rigid board with a plurality of nested grooved shapes 14 formed in upper surface 12 thereof, the rigid board being formed from a translucent material. Positioning means such as ribs or projections 22 may be provided around the periphery or edge of the board to retain the material to be embossed. A method for using the embossing board with a stylus tool and illuminating means such as a light box is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2473658-A (GB)
Title: A sports bat with impact sensors
Inventor: SALMON THOMAS WILLIAM CLIFFORD
IPC: A63B59/08
Filed: 2009-09-21
Abstract: A sports bat comprising a handle, a strike surface and a plurality of sensors is disclosed. First and second sensors (6, 5, figure 2) are arranged within first and second regions of the strike surface respectively to detect impacts between the bat and a ball. A feedback unit 1 is arranged to receive signals from the first and second sensors and provides responses that are different for each of the sensors. The responses are preferably audible and may be produced using voice recorders 3, 4. The bat may further comprise a third sensor (6) with an associated strike region and response. Said third response may be the same as the first response. An electric power source 2 for the feedback unit may be provided. The bat is preferably a cricket bat. Also disclosed is a method of training using a sports training kit comprising the bat.
Patent GB-181532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for resiliently supporting the bodies of baby carriages, invalid carriages, toy carriages and the like, on the wheels thereof
IPC: B62B9/18
Filed: 1921-04-05
Abstract: 181,532. Lines, J. April 5, 1921. Strip springs.-A twin-scroll spring for perambulators &c. comprises outwardly and oppositely curved scrolls 3 merging into a common horizontal member 5 and terminating upwardly at 4.
Patent GB-1359095-A (GB)
Title: Bis-stilbene compounds
IPC: C09B57/00
Filed: 1972-03-03
Abstract: 1359095 4,4<SP>1</SP>-Bis-stilbene diphenyl derivatives CIBA-GEIGY AG 3 March 1972 [5 March 1971] 10056/72 Addition to 1247934 Heading C2C [Also in Divisions C3 C5 and D1] The invention comprises compounds of the Formula I: wherein R 1  denotes C 5 -C 18  alkyl, C 2 -C 20  substituted alkyl or C 3 -C 4  alkenyl, X 1  denotes hydrogen, halogen, C 1 -C 4  alkoxy, C 3 -C 4  alkenyl or C 1 -C 4  alkyl, Y 1  denotes hydrogen, halogen, C 3 -C 4  alkenyl or C 1 -C 4  alkyl, a denotes hydrogen, halogen, C 1 -C 4  alkyl or C 1 -C 4  alkoxy, M represents hydrogen, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal ammonium or amine salt cation, n denotes 1 or 2 and W 1  and W 2  independently represent hydrogen, halogen, C 1 -C 4  alkyl or C 1 -C 4  alkoxy groups. The novel compounds of the invention are prepared by reacting about 1 mole equivalent of a compound of Formula II: with about 1 mol. equivalent of each of the compounds of Formula IIIa and IIIb: wherein one of Z 1  or Z 2  represents the grouping -CH=O while the other represents a group having one of the following formulµ: wherein R is an optionally substituted alkyl radical preferably C 1 -C 6  alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl group. The preferred reaction is between a 4,4<SP>1</SP>-diphosphono biphenyl and appropriately substituted benzaldehydes. The benzaldehyde ethers, e.g. corresponding to Formula IIIa, in which Z 2  is CHO, above may be prepared by reaction of the corresponding hydroxy aldehyde with an appropriate bromo compound in the presence of a base, or, for the preparation of ethers in which the group is further substituted by a sulphonic group, by reacting the hydroxy aldehyde with a sultone, again in the presence of a base, e.g. sodium hydride or sodium methylate, potassium carbonate. Compounds of Formulµ IV and V are obtained as by-products from the reaction of 4-chlorobenzaldehyde-3-sulphonic acid and 2- benzyloxy - 3,5 - dichlorobenzaldehyde with 4,41-bis - (dimethoxyphosphonomethyl)diphenyl.