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Patent GB-2396469-A (GB)
Title: Mobile Phone Adapter Vehicle Alarm
Inventor: DAYKIN PETER
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: This Mobile Phone Adapter (Vehicle Alarm And Arrest) when connected to a mobile phone and fitted in a vehicle can be used to activate an alarm event, when the vehicle is stolen the owner can phone the on board mobile phone the ring tone of which generates a small voltage by way of a hands free connector activating a sequence of events in the Mobile Phone Adapter (Vehicle Alarm And Arrest) causing the fog lights to flash and the horn to sound intermittently; when a thief stops the vehicle and turns off the ignition in an attempt to stop the horn sounding, this will cause the petrol pump to disengage.
Patent GB-2381647-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: PRITCHARD ADRIAN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2001-02-15
Abstract: Display apparatus comprises a support frame having elongate frame members (1) pivotally interconnectd at nodes (2) and at their crossing mid points so that the apparatus is capable of being transformed between a compact condition for storage or transport and an erected condition in which display panels (3) can be attached to the frame. The nodes (2) are arranged in vertically spaced groups and the uppermost node (2) of each group carries a reel (9) in which is wound a metal tape (8) withdrawable from the reel (9) to support the display panels (3) on the frame by magnetic attraction.
Patent GB-2392342-A (GB)
Title: Closed network constructed from a telephone exchange and a key telephone system
Inventor: CHEN HENG-CHIEN
IPC: H04M9/00
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: A digital closed network is constructed from a telephone exchange (10) and a plurality of telephones (20), which act as network nodes, wherein each telephone (20) is further connected to a network device (30), such as a computer, hub, network printer etc, such that the network devices (30) are connected to the network through the telephones (20). Over the closed network, data and video information are transmitted in the form of packets. Moreover, communicating voice signals are converted to the form of voice packets by the telephones (20), or at the telephone exchange (10), whereby the superior transmission quality is obtained. Furthermore, the transmission priority among the voice, data and video packets is controllable in the closed network, thus when there is a great quantity of packets being transmitted, the voice packets still possess high real time transmissions.
Patent GB-2405851-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for unloading the contents of a container
Inventor: BURLEIGH CLINTON DAVID PINNER
IPC: B65G65/23
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A method of preparing for the unloading of contents of a container <B>4</B> comprises the steps of attaching one end of a funnel means <B>26</B> to an opening of the container, the funnel means <B>26</B> comprising valve means located at the other end, rotating the funnel means <B>26</B> and container <B>4</B> through a predetermined angle using a frame <B>6</B> and removing the funnel means <B>26</B> and the container <B>4</B> from the frame <B>6</B> ready for full or partial discharge of the contents through the funnel means <B>26</B> and valve means. Also disclosed is apparatus for preparing for the unloading of the contents of a container, a method of and apparatus for rotating a load positioned on a first support means comprising the steps of placing the load into a frame, securing the load to a second support means, rotating a portion of the frame such that the second support means fully supports the load, removing the load and the second support means from the frame ready for transport to an uncontaminated environment.
Patent GB-2404329-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting brush of a robot cleaner
Inventor: KIM KI-MAN
IPC: A47L11/24
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: A robot cleaner with a pivotable brush which pivots in accordance with a condition of a floor surface to be cleaned. The pivotal brush prevents overload to a suction motor caused by excessive contact of the brush with the floor surface to be cleaned. The robot cleaner includes a robot cleaner body 110 with a hinge receiving portion 113, a brush frame 120 with a hinge protrusion 121 pivotally connected to the hinge receiving portion, and a suction port 122 sealingly connected with the dust suction portion of the robot cleaner body. A brush cover 130 is detachable from the brush frame via a brush cover locking means 210. A rotatable brush 140 is rotatably disposed between the brush frame and the brush cover.
Patent GB-2395254-A (GB)
Title: Cooling beer in a cask
Inventor: HUGHES MARTIN
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: Apparatus for cooling liquid, and in particular apparatus for cooling beer (24) in a cask (22) comprises a head (10) at least a portion of which is tapered, which is fittable into an opening in a beer cask. The head comprises an upper head portion (11) which remains on the exterior of the cask when the apparatus is secured in place during use, and a lower head portion (12). The length of the lower head portion that extends inside the cask depends on the diameter of the cask opening, and the invention therefore provides apparatus for use in a range of casks having openings of different diameters. The apparatus also comprises a length of pipe (14) having two ends, which protrude chordially outwardly from the upper head portion (11). The remainder of the length of the pipe extends axially from the lower head portion (12) to an L-shaped connection (21). The lower head portion may include a thermostatic coolant flow-control device.
Patent GB-2392958-A (GB)
Title: A pre-assembled centrifugal clutch.
Inventor: CHEVALIER JOHN PHILLIP
IPC: F16D43/16
Filed: 2000-03-15
Abstract: A centrifugal clutch has a frame 12, eg of plastics, with a centrifugal slider 15 radially mounted in guides 121-124. The slider 15 has an enlargement 155 at one end and a tooth 156 at another end which engages with a tooth 131 on a gear assembly 14 when the slider 15 extends outward under centrifugal action. A spring (16, fig 2) mounted in a recess biases the slider 15 into a retracted position in which the teeth 131,156 are disengaged. The clutch is assembled by inserting spring 16 into recess 151, then sliding the slider 15 into frame 12 until the opening (152, fig 1) is inline with axial opening (125, fig 1), which allows the drive shaft 11 to pass through the slider 15 and frame 12.
Patent GB-2411937-A (GB)
Title: Anti-backlash mechanism for the gear of a steering wheel
Inventor: CHAPELAIN ETIENNE
IPC: B62D1/10
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: An anti-backlash gear element is disclosed having gear teeth biased relative to a gear element upon which they are mounted. The gear element may be a ring gear or a pinion. There may be two sets of anti-backlash gear teeth 18 and 19, both in the form of a plate, associated with the gear element. The spring elements 31 biasing the anti-backlash gear teeth may be substantially "C"-shaped.
Patent GB-2413252-A (GB)
Title: Fishing rod support
Inventor: FOX CLIFFORD ROYSTON
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A generally T-shaped fishing rod support (10) comprising a rod-end receiving tubular portion (14) representing the upright portion of the T and an elongate load-spreading portion (16, 18, 20), representing the transverse part of the T, of which a central portion is connected to the tubular portion (14). The support (10) comprises a first injection moulded part (12) which constitutes the tubular portion (14) and parts (16, 18) and a second injection moulded part (20) which is secured to the said first injection moulded (12). A tubular filler (48, fig 2) may be provided for portion (14) to accomodate rods with smaller diameters.
Patent GB-2414003-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for loading loose material
Inventor: CARONI STEFANO
IPC: B65G15/16
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: Apparatus for loading loose material comprises containing means 4, 5 to support said material from a first infeed point to a second outfeed point, two walls 11, 12 for containing said material within said containing means, and means to actuate said walls so that, in use, said walls accompany said material from said first to said second point. The containing means may be a pair of conveyors in spaced parallel relationship, and the material may be conveyed therebetween. The walls may be a pair of parallel tracks wrapped around one of the pair of conveyors and forming sidewalls for the space between the two conveyors. The walls may be actuated by the movement of said one of the conveyors. One of the conveyors may be adjustable with respect to the other to vary the distance between the two conveyors.
Patent GB-2404455-A (GB)
Title: Control of switching to exhaust gas recirculation
Inventor: BHARGAVA SAMEER
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A control for an internal combustion engine that includes an exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR) predicts at least one, but preferably both of the intake manifold temperature 130 or an intake manifold pressure 132 if the engine were to be operated EGR mode, during boost mode (non EGR) operation. The predictions are relied upon to calculate an intake manifold critical temperate (dew point) 134 in EGR, at which condensation would occur if the engine were operated in EGR mode. The control then compares 136 the predicted temperate value with the calculated intake manifold critical temperature, and if the predicted value exceeds the calculated temperature, the control commands re-entry into EGR mode.
Patent GB-2417474-A (GB)
Title: Pull tab opening device for a drinks can which prevents entry of insects
Inventor: BARNES KENNETH GEORGE
IPC: B65D17/34
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A pull tab opening device for a beverage can which is rotatable horizontally about a rivet 3 to a position in which it at least partially covers the opening 17 formed in the can. The pull tab 4 has an arrangement of holes or slots 5 calibrated to prevent insects, such as wasps or bees, from entering the can but allow the contents to be poured out. A first embodiment of the invention has a pull tab which is of sufficient size to cover the whole of the opening. A second embodiment has a pull tab which is smaller than the size of the opening formed in the can, such that in the covering position over the aperture, the contents of the can are able to escape past the periphery of the tab.
Patent GB-2407628-A (GB)
Title: Undersea hydraulic coupling with metal blade seals or interference fit metal seals
Inventor: SMITH III ROBERT E
IPC: E21B33/00
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: A seal retainer 21 for an undersea hydraulic coupling has metal seals to prevent fluid from flowing between the retainer and the female member that holds it. The seals project from an axial face 29 of the retainer. The seals may be blade seals 70, which may cut into the face of a shoulder 76 in the female member. There may be two concentric blade seals 70 that back up each other, and there may be an elastomeric seal 72 located between them. Alternatively the seals may be angular seals 80 which mate with a corresponding groove 84 in the female member. The angular seals 80 and grooves 84 may provide an interference fit to ensure sealing. There may be two concentric angular seals with an O-ring 72 located between them.
Patent GB-2408048-A (GB)
Title: Rubbers containing organoclays
Inventor: POWELL CLOIS E
IPC: C08K9/10
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: A method of preparing rubbers containing organoclays comprises curing an organoclay-rubber composition in which the organoclay is dispersed in a rubber polymer, the composition being substantially free of carbon black, silica, and silica-treated carbon black. The rubber may be nitrile rubber and the organoclay may be montmorillonite, hectorite, saponite, attapulgite, beidellite, stevensite, sauconite, nontronite, sepiolite, or Laponite (RTM). The organoclay-rubber composition may be formed by combining a clay with a rubber polymer, which is then combined with an onium ion. The onium ion may be a multi-charged ion or may comprise an ammonium ion. Activators, accelerators, and vulcanising agents may also be included in the composition. A rubber formed by the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2421074-A (GB)
Title: A light controller with infrared proximity detection and brightness control
Inventor: WALKER NIGEL
IPC: H05B39/04
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: The invention is a light controller for a lamp, and a method for controlling the light. The controller has an infrared diode powered by a capacitor and a photodiode for detecting an object, by reflection, and a control unit for providing a control signal for controlling the light in response to a change in the location of a detected object. The control signal is operable to switch the on/off state of the light in response to a change in location of the detected object from a detectable location to an undetectable location and to control the brightness of the light in response to a change in distance between the detected object and the detecting means. The controller has an ambient detector for adjusting the output signal of the object detector. The signal processing is done by a plurality of operational amplifiers. The controller has a lens arrangement and a memory for storing brightness values.
Patent GB-2420880-A (GB)
Title: Inhibiting overlooking notifications in applications
Inventor: LOCKE DAVID
IPC: G06F3/0487
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: In one embodiment, when a user attempts to close an instant messenger window, this system ensures that a notification has not been overlooked. A method and a system for inhibiting overlooking notifications in applications are provided. In response to a request (401, 501) for closure of an application interface, for example, an instant messaging session window, two embodiments of checks are described. In a first embodiment, the method includes checking (402) if the application interface has been selected since the last notification and, if the application interface has not been selected, seeking confirmation (409) of the closure. In a second embodiment, the method includes checking (502) if the time period since the last notification was received is less than a predefined threshold time period and, if the time period is less than the threshold, seeking confirmation (509) of the closure.
Patent GB-2423814-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated roof ridge
Inventor: PETILLON SERGE
IPC: E04D13/17
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: A ventilated roof ridge 1 comprises a ventilation unit 2 having a base (5, fig 1) and a top structure 7 upon which a ridge tile 8 is fitted and connectors 3 (4, figs 4 and 5) connecting arched ends 16 of the ventilation unit 2 to the ridge tile 8. Top structure 7 may comprise a plurality of reinforcing ribs 14 having notches 15 at their ends to form longitudinal bearing surfaces for edges of the ridge tile 8. So that the end connectors 3, (4) may be connected to the arched ends 16, end connectors 3, (4) may have a covering rim 21 having slides 25 that engage with protuberances 17 on the top structure 7, and lugs 22 engaging with wings (19, fig 9) supported by a retention element (18, fig 1). End connectors 3, (4) may have a seal 29 inserted between the covering rim 21 and the ridge tile 8, and may have a rim 24 to serve as an abutment to an adjacent tile (30, fig 10) that is clamped to the roof via a clip (31) that engages with a fixing rail (26). Base (5) may be connected to a coupler 6 via lugs 11 received in openings 12 and the coupler 6 may communicate with an air vent via a flexible duct.
Patent GB-2407572-A (GB)
Title: Method for the production of polylactide from a solution of lactic acid or one of the derivatives thereof
Inventor: COSZACH PHILIPPE
IPC: C08G63/08
Filed: 2003-08-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing polylactide, which comprises the following steps for producing and purifying lactide from an aqueous solution of lactic acid or the derivatives thereof: evaporation of the water and formation of oligomers; depolymerization into lactide; condensation and crystallization of the raw lactide into purified lactide; aqueous treatment of the residual fractions obtained in the crystallization step; and polymerization of purified or prepurified lactide into polylactide in the presence of catalysts in an extruder. Alternatively, the aqueous treatment is done prior to the crystallization.
Patent GB-2425257-A (GB)
Title: Virtual photograph frame
Inventor: MARTIN CHRISTOPHER SCOTT
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A two dimensional display frame 1, containing an image 4, frame 1 and mount 2 that is presented in such a way as to give the perception of a three dimensional frame. The frame 1 may be printed on a rigid plastic substrate which may be provided with a stand. The image 4 may be a digital photographic image which is printed together with the representation of the frame 1, mount 2 and background 3 as a compound image.
Patent GB-2414134-A (GB)
Title: Portable device, eg digital camera, with manual operating means whose function varies with orientation of the display
Inventor: TANEOKA KAZUHITO
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: A device such as a mobile telephone or digital camera has a rotatable display 25, manual operating means such as a plurality of switches 13-17 including a five-way control button 17, and a controller for changing the assignment of functions to the manual operating means in accordance with the angular position of the display. Preferably an orientation detection device detects the angle of the display. The five-way control button may be illuminated by different coloured LEDs according to the detected angular position of the display. The button is preferably on the upper side of the camera.
Patent GB-2414174-A (GB)
Title: Versatile laundry hanger
Inventor: BIRKETT HAROLD
IPC: D06F57/12
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: A pivotal folding laundry hanger assembly comprising a laundry support rack (1), a centre frame (2) comprising two tubular structural members attached to each end of two cross members, and two support arms (3, 4) pivotally mounted inside its respective tubular structural member. Each of the support arms (3, 4) has profiled ends to enable said ends to be wedged, in a first configuration, behind a radiator to hold the hanger assembly in place; and in a second configuration said support arms can be rotated upwards to enable the hanger assembly to hang from a door or the like.
Patent GB-2414815-A (GB)
Title: Determining lateral velocity and yaw rate of a vehicle
Inventor: BROWN TODD ALLEN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: Control system 18 includes a lateral acceleration sensor 32, a yaw rate sensor 28, a controller 26 and a safety system. The front lateral tyre force and the rear lateral tyre force are determined by the controller from the yaw rate signal and the lateral acceleration signal. Lateral velocity is calculated from the front lateral tyre force, the rear lateral tyre force and a bank angle, and a calculated yaw rate is determined from the front lateral tyre force and the rear lateral tyre force. The control system controls the safety system in response to the calculated lateral velocity and the calculated yaw rate, and takes the bank or camber angle of the road into account. The safety system may be a rollover control system, a yaw control system, or may operate air-bags.
Patent GB-2412976-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive output feedback apparatuses and methods capable of controlling a nonminimum phase system
Inventor: CALISE ANTHONY J
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: The invention comprises apparatuses and methods for providing the capability to stabilize and control a non-minimum phase, nonlinear plant with unmodeled dynamics and/or parametric uncertainty through the use of adaptive output feedback. A disclosed apparatus can comprise a reference model unit for generating a reference model output signal ym, The apparatus can comprise a combining unit that combines and differences a plant output signal y of a non-minimum phase plant for which not all of the states can be sensed, and a plant output signal y, to generate an output error signal y . The apparatus can further comprise an adaptive control unit for generating an adaptive control signal uad used to control the plant
Patent GB-2427801-A (GB)
Title: Pulse extraction system which stores ADC samples into two partitioned memory buffers and switches buffers upon detecting a pulse trailing edge
Inventor: JOHNSTONE COLIN
IPC: H03K5/125
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: Digital samples corresponding to a pulsed input signal are provided at one output of an ADC (2) from where they are presented to an external memory (4) for storage and a second output of the ADC (2) from where they are supplied to a pulse extraction circuit (5). The pulse extraction circuit (5) includes a trigger circuit (6) that provides triggers whenever the (digitised) input signal crosses one or more trigger levels in order to detect the leading and trailing edges of pulses in the input signal. The positive (leading edge) and negative (trailing edge) trigger signals are passed to a pulse capture circuit (7) which provides a RAM Write enable signal to the external memory (4) to enable the digital samples from the ADC (2) to be stored at given addresses in a given memory buffer (14) of the external memory (4). The memory is divided into a number of buffers, each with loop back, and the digital samples are stored in both a Current memory buffer and a Next memory buffer. When a negative trigger signal is provided, the Current buffer stops storing further samples, the Next buffer becomes the Current buffer and a new buffer becomes the Next buffer. Each buffer thereby stores an extracted pulse and by storing the digital samples in two buffers, the Current buffer and the Next buffer, no data is lost during the transition between one pulse and the next.
Patent GB-2430185-A (GB)
Title: Refuse receptacle comprising sack-supporting device
Inventor: FRAITIS BARBARA ANN
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 2005-09-17
Abstract: A device for supporting a conventional refuse sack B in a generally upright position comprises a foldable frame 10 having a pair of spaced-apart upper cross-members 12, the sack B extending upwardly between the cross-members 12 and opposite sides of the neck of the sack B being turned over the respective cross-members 12 to keep the sack B open, and a sling 20 of flexible sheet material having opposite ends connected to the respective cross-members 12 and extending downwardly around the sack B to constrain and support the latter, especially when full. The sling 20 may be detachably mounted on straight cross-members 12 by means such as hook-and-pile fasteners. The sling may be of fabric and have external pockets 23. The device may fold flat by pivoting of the frame legs 13 about pins 14.
Patent GB-2430605-A (GB)
Title: Blazer with patch pocket
Inventor: SWIEL ARNOLD
IPC: A41D27/20
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A blazer has a front panel 10 and a patch 11 secured to the panel around two side edges and a lower edge to form a top pocket 12 open along its upper edge. The patch 11 is secured to the front panel 10 by means of a releasable fastener 20 that extends at least along one side edge and the lower edge of the patch 11. The fastener 20 may be a concealed zip fastener. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a blazer comprising forming a front panel, securing a patch to the panel by means of a releasable fastener along at least one side edge and the lower edge of the patch and then embroidering the patch after it has been secured to the front of the blazer and closing the fastener after the application of the embroidery.