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Patent GB-2397158-A (GB)
Title: Money item acceptor
Inventor: MULVEY KEVIN CHARLES
IPC: G07D5/00
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: An acceptor for money items, comprises sensor circuitry (S1-S4) to provide individual money items signals (RS) depending on items of money under test, and a processor configuration (11) to develop for each of the money items under test, a transformed money item signal (Tnew) as a function of the value of the money item signal and at least one variable parameter (A) that is a function of a fraud criterion such as history data (AVG Dn and MAX Dn) relating to the values of the money item signals for previously tested money items, to make a comparison of the values of the transformed money item signals (Tnew) with a fixed window limit value (W2, L3) and to accept each money item if it falls within the window limit.
Patent GB-2398164-A (GB)
Title: Guitar stand
Inventor: SPANSWICK-SMITH DAVID
IPC: G10G5/00
Filed: 2003-02-08
Abstract: A guitar stand has a collapsible A frame chassis 6,7,10, lower guitar body support arms 8, and a height-adjustable upper guitar body support 2. The stand allows a guitar to be supported with its strings facing the stand (see fig 7) and without the strings or the guitar neck being in contact with the stand.
Patent GB-2381229-A (GB)
Title: Feed system for nailer
Inventor: JALBERT DAVID B
IPC: B25C5/16
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: A fastening device for driving a fastener into a workpiece by effecting multiple blows upon the fastener comprises a housing and a striker assembly movably mounted within the housing. The striker assembly includes a driver assembly adapted to strike the fastener to be driven into the workpiece. A nose assembly is movably mounted on the housing and has a fastener drive track along which the driver assembly and the fastener travel when the fastener is driven into the workpiece. The fastening device has a feed mechanism operatively connected to the nose assembly for mechanically advancing the fastener into the fastener drive track. The fastener drive track has a guide surface adjacent the aperture of the nose assembly to direct the fastener as it is driven into the workpiece. A releasable fastener assembly releasably secures the nose assembly to the housing of the fastening device. A control assembly controls the operation of the fastening device to conserve energy. A coil of collated roofing nails is adapted for use with the fastening device. Each of the nails of the coil of collated roofing nails is coated with a thermoplastic material that serves as a lubricant which facilitates driving of the nails.
Patent GB-2401163-A (GB)
Title: Variable phase mechanism
Inventor: LANCEFIELD TIMOTHY MARK
IPC: F01L1/344
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A variable phase mechanism comprises a shaft 16, first 10 and second 14 members rotatable about the shaft 16 and a yoke 20 coupling the first member 10 for rotation with the second member 14. The rotation of the first member 10 relative to the shaft 16 causes the outer surface of the shaft 16 to interact with the inner surface of the yoke 20 through meshing teeth 182, 184, causing the angular position of the second member 14 to be varied in relation to the first member 10. Also disclosed are arrangements comprising a hollow shaft 16 and first 18 and second 20 yokes. The first yoke 18 couples the first member 10 with the hollow shaft 16. An actuating rod 31 is slidably received in the hollow shaft 16, and has cam surfaces 36, 38 which act axially on a first yoke 18, causing it to move radially, varying the angular position of the first member 10 in relation to the hollow shaft 16. Again this causes the outer surface of the shaft 16 to interact with the inner surface of the yoke 20 through meshing teeth 182,184, causing the angular position of the second member 14 to be varied in relation to the first member 10.
Patent GB-2405698-A (GB)
Title: Pond level control
Inventor: THORN PAUL
IPC: G01F23/36
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A pond level control system that consists of an adjustable support arm 1 mounted on the side of a pond 3 from which a float switch 2 is secured onto the pond surface 4.A falling water level within the pond 4 activates the float switch 2 thus isolating the electrical supply to the electrical sockets 5 via cable 7, junction box 6 and cable 8.
Patent GB-2405936-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for performing 2 dimensional blot electrophoresis
Inventor: DAVIES ANTHONY MITCHELL
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a pre-fabricated sandwich of a gel 1 and carrier films 8. Electrodes 3 (not shown) provide a potential in a first direction and then a second direction. The final print is thus produced on the carrier without any intermediate intervening steps. The carrier film may be polyvinylidene flouride (PVDF). The sandwich may be supported by a conductive porous mat and reservoir 9; further support may be provided by mechanical supports 10. The sandwich assembly may be placed in a buffer tank 4. In a further embodiment electrodes 3, may be replaced by an electrically conductive porous layer 11, or the electrodes may be embedded in the gel 1.
Patent GB-2406532-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for forming a compressively stressed layer in a root of a blade
Inventor: COGHLAN RICHARD PATRICK GEORGE
IPC: C21D7/02
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: An apparatus 30 for forming a compressively stressed layer in a root 14 of a blade 10 of a gas turbine engine. The apparatus 30 comprising: a body 32 having a channel 34 for receiving the root 14 and defining at least one constriction 40 of the channel 34, wherein movement of the root 14 through the channel 34 results in the temporary compression of at least a portion of the root 14 by the constriction 40.
Patent GB-2410037-A (GB)
Title: Security anchor for securing personal possessions
Inventor: BUSH IAN
IPC: E02D7/22
Filed: 2004-01-17
Abstract: A portable security anchor 10 having a first member 12 to be inserted into the ground, a second member 14, which is coupled to the first member and has removal means, attachment means for securing articles and a lock which prevents movement of the anchor. An alarm triggered by movement of the first or second member may be employed in association with the lock, or in a further invention, as an alternative to the lock. Preferably the first member 12 comprises an auger 18, 20 and is coupled by a shaft 16 to the second member which comprises a handle 24 and body 22. The shaft 16 may be surrounded by a sleeve. When locked, preferably a user cannot rotate the auger 20. The lock may comprise a recess (32, fig 5a) and cylindrical protrusion (34, fig 5a) and be attached to shaft 16 and handle 24 respectively. Part of the lock may comprise a toothed wheel. A button (40, fig 5a) may disengage the lock which may be a barrel lock 42 (not shown).
Patent GB-2410664-A (GB)
Title: Generating a user interface
Inventor: VIENNEAU CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2004-01-31
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for generating a non-modular user interface are disclosed. The user interface is composed of layers (<B>1701</B> to <B>1703</B>) of user interface groups (<B>201</B> to <B>204</B>). The groups are assigned to layers (<B>902</B>) and their locations are optimised (<B>903</B>) so that their contents, including button icons (<B>208</B> to <B>210</B>) retain their relative spacing regardless of the aspect ratio of the monitor (<B>102</B>, <B>1101</B>) on which they are displayed. This ensures that familiar interface operations can be performed efficiently on systems having monitors of different aspect ratios.
Patent GB-2397958-A (GB)
Title: Dual-frequency microwave sensor
Inventor: TSUJI MASATOSHI
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A value of signal level of reflected wave for transmitting a target sensing signal is modified according to a distance to a target as a threshold level, which is set in advance. By recognizing a phase difference of reflected waves from the target and a signal level of the reflected wave from the target, correct one of the distances to two objects caused by a return error which are obtained only by the phase difference is selected according to the signal level of the reflected wave.
Patent GB-2414340-A (GB)
Title: Quartz glass lamp and method for forming a quart glass lamp
Inventor: HUXLEY LAWRENCE
IPC: H01J17/18
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: Lamp comprising a quartz glass tube (1) and electrodes (2) connected to a feedthrough device (3). The electrodes (2) or feedthrough device (3) are surrounded by sealing glass (4) having an elliptical shape and a coefficient of expansion between those of the electrodes (2), the feedthrough (3) and the quartz glass tube (1). The sealing glass (4) is sealed directly to the quartz glass tube (1).
Patent GB-2404530-A (GB)
Title: Determining public long code mask (PLCM) in a mobile communications system
Inventor: AN JONG HOE
IPC: H04W8/18
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: The method includes assigning a first PLCM type, when the PLCM for the mobile terminal is based on an international mobile station identification number that is based on a mobile identification number (MIN) associated with the mobile terminal and assigning a second PLCM type, when the PLCM for the mobile terminal is provided by a service provider. The second PLCM type is preferably used when the mobile is in its home network.
Patent GB-2400498-A (GB)
Title: Dielectrically-loaded antenna structure using a microstrip transmission line as a signal feed and radiator
Inventor: THOMAS REBECCA
IPC: H01Q1/38
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: A dielectrically-loaded antenna comprises a microstrip transmission line 2 formed on one side of a dielectric substrate 3 with a dielectric pellet 1 mounted in direct contact with the end of the said transmission line 2 and wherein the second side of the said substrate 3, opposite to that with the pellet 1, is metallized 20 except for an area 21 corresponding to the end of the transmission line 22. The dielectric substrate 3 may be a printed circuit board. The dielectric pellet may be made of ceramic material and include metallized surface regions. These regions may be used to form solder or glue contacts between the pellet 1 and the microstrip line 2 or the circuit board 3. A silver paint may be used to form the said metallized regions. The pellet 1 may be arranged in a central or offset position relative to the transmission line 2.
Patent GB-2416319-A (GB)
Title: Tube formation using laser remelting
Inventor: HISLOP DRUMMOND WATSON
IPC: B23K103/04
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A method of making a solid structure, the method comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of layers of material and remelting regions of each layer, the laser remelted regions of each layer fusing with the remelted regions of a preceding layer; where the structure comprises a plurality of tubes placed one inside another and the remelted regions form spacers between adjacent tubes. Preferably the spacers are formed from a material having a different thermal conductivity than the tubes. The interstitial spaces between adjacent tubes may be sealed and evacuated, filled with a pressurised gas or filled with a foam. The tubes are preferably fitted together by establishing a temperature difference between tubes, sliding the tubes together and allowing thermal expansion or contraction to provide an interference fit. The solid structure may be a cylinder of a Stirling engine. Also claimed is a cylindrical component for a reciprocating piston engine.
Patent GB-2416904-A (GB)
Title: Integrally axled rivetless spinning disc
Inventor: STONE DAVID GREGORY
IPC: G09F11/23
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: A promotional device comprising; a disc (1.1) of sheet material having an integral axle (1.2), the disc (1.1) being connected to the axle (1.2) by a line of weakness (2.1), said line of weakness (2.1) being broken upon rotation of the disc (1.1). The disc (1.1) is printed with information and held between sheets of paper or board which are provided with apertures (1.3) so that the information may be observed. Preferably the device is used as a mailer, and as such is provided with a detachable tab that may be removed by the recipient, and returned to the sender.
Patent GB-2418315-A (GB)
Title: Multiple view display
Inventor: EVANS ALLAN
IPC: G02B30/31
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: A multiple view display with a parallax barrier (25) and a spatial light modulator (20) having a plurality of pixels arranged as rows and columns. The parallax barrier (25) cooperates with the pixel structure to create a plurality of primary viewpoint-corrected viewing windows. The rows are arranged as groups and the parallax elements are arranged as rows. Each parallax element is aligned with a respective group of rows of the pixels. The pixels comprise sets of pixels of different colours arranged so that the sequence of visible colours viewable in each viewing window through each parallax element of each row of parallax elements is different from the sequence of pixel colours visible through the or each nearest parallax element in the or each adjacent row of parallax elements. The modulator is a light-attenuating, transmissive liquid crystal display device having a 3 colour striped colour-filter in columns. The display can have two viewing windows. The colours being the primary red, green, blue colours. The number of columns of each subgroup is equal to the number of colours. The number of viewable columns is two or three, the number of subgroups in each group is three or six. The colour sequence is varying. The pixels of each colour is disposed evenly horizontally and vertically. The offset between the rows have the same magnitude and direction.
Patent GB-2419536-A (GB)
Title: Golf swing trainer
Inventor: SCOTT IAN MACDONALD
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: A training aid for golf comprises a golf club with a plurality of illuminated points 3,4 on the upper surface of the head 1. A battery compartment 5 and a switch 7 are also included. The lights form a visual display in the form of streaking lights when the club is swung, indicating the direction of swing, which may be compared with markings on a mat. A dimmer switch may also be included. The aid may also be secured to the shaft of the golf club (fig 3).
Patent GB-2405427-A (GB)
Title: High pressure and temperature seal for downhole use
Inventor: WILLIAMS RONALD D
IPC: E21B33/00
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: A seal (5) for use in temperature and pressure extremes is disclosed. It features springs internal to the sealing members and the ability to seal against pressure differentials from opposed directions. A spacer ring (50) prevents contact from oppositely oriented seal components (42, 46, 48, 54, 58, 60) and at the same dine prevents spring and seal collapse under extreme loading conditions. The seal assembly is self-centering in a downhole seal bore and can be used on tools delivered on wireline, where the insertion forces available are at a minimum. The seal can withstand pressure differentials in excess of 13.500 PSI and temperatures above 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Patent GB-2422002-A (GB)
Title: Modular heat exchanger
Inventor: NELSON WAYNE
IPC: F28F9/02
Filed: 2005-01-06
Abstract: A modular heat exchanger comprises heat exchange modular units 100 having at least one elongate conduit 101 having at least one elongate aperture 201, and a connection means 102 provided at the aperture 201 enabling the modular units 100 to be assembled together. The conduits 101 may be rectangular and have one (fig 3) or more (fig 4) internal channels communicating with the apertures 201 and may have integral or non-integral fins (fig 8) disposed on one or more external face of the conduit 101. The connection means 102 may be circular or rectangular and connected to the conduit 101 by brazing, welding or an adhesive and may comprise raised lips 103, 104 defining a groove 105 which may receive an o-ring to seal with mating connection means 102. The connection means 102 may define an internal wall 106 which forms a fluid reservoir, have three equally spaced holes 107 for receiving a threaded rod to secure the units 100 together and may be arranged at an angle to an adjacent connection means 102 (fig 7). The lips may be configured in a tongue and groove arrangement so that units 100 nest together. The units 100 may be spaced apart by at least one detachable spacer and the connection means 102 may be sub-divided into a plurality of reservoirs for a plurality of fluids.
Patent GB-2410730-A (GB)
Title: Track system for use with at least one conductor bar for supplying power to a vehicle
Inventor: ROUGHLEY GREGORY DAVID
IPC: B60M1/34
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: The system comprises one or more cooperating track sections. Each section is provided with a guide means for a vehicle pantograph roller, e.g. an inverted V7, and a means with which to engage the said conductor bar. The means comprise side extensions carrying hangers 6 supporting respective bars 16. Each bar 16 has an insulating cover 22 inside a hanger 6, the cover and hanger having downwardly diverging legs 26,27,37,38, providing a guide for a respective pantograph shoe.
Patent GB-2422368-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing of elongate articles such as cigarettes from a packet
Inventor: SHEPHERD GARY DEAN
IPC: B65D83/02
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: A container for elongate articles such as cigarettes comprises a body with an open end having article retaining means 3, and a displacement member 4 at a closed end of the container which is operable when the retaining means is in an inoperative position to cause an article to project from the open end. The displacement member 4 may become upwardly bowed at its centre to push articles up, such bowing being caused by finger pressure 9a, 9b on sides of the container as shown and/or due to resilience of the member when no longer held down by the retaining means acting along the articles. The body of the container may have lines of weakness 6a to 6f to facilitate its reversible deformation inwardly when dispensing an article. Parts of the body may themselves be resilient to enhance reversible deformation and/or serve as the displacement member.
Patent GB-2412237-A (GB)
Title: Lead frame
Inventor: LEONG AK WING
IPC: H01L23/48
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A lead frame strip includes pins 31-50 for a first lead frame part and pins 51-70 for a second lead frame part. The pins for the first part include first shaped pins 41-50 having a wide area of a first length and a narrow area and second shaped pins 31-40 having a wide area of a second length and a narrow area, where the first length and second length are not equal. The first pins for the first part are interdigitated with first pins for the second part 51-60. For some critical paths it is desirable to reduce inductance and the length of the wide area of these paths is increased, with a corresponding decrease in length of the wide area of those pins which interlock with the pins having a wide area of increased length.
Patent GB-2423163-A (GB)
Title: Integrating software into an existing IT infrastructure
Inventor: CHESSELL AMANDA ELIZABETH
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: The integration of a software application into an existing IT infrastructure is performed by creating an inventory using the Model Driven Architecture (RTM) (MDA) approach from the Object Management Group (RTM). The inventory includes information about each component of the IT infrastructure, the software application to be integrated, how each component communicates with each other component, and, how the software application communicates with each component. Each element of information of the inventory has a single source and owner. The inventory is used to analyse the IT infrastructure and the software application during the integration of the software application into the IT infrastructure. From the contents of the inventory, artefacts that execute the integration and test programs to verify that the integration is complete and correct are generated. The inventory is progressively updated during and after the integration process as more information about the IT infrastructure or the software application is developed.
Patent GB-2409424-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming dimensionally precise slots in resilient mask of miniature component carrier
Inventor: SWENSON EDWARD J
IPC: B23K26/18
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: A laser beam (102) cuts through a component carrier mask (96) made of thin elastomeric material such as silicone rubber to form slots (98) having slot openings of a desired shape. In a preferred embodiment, a light absorptivity enhancement material such as iron oxide introduced into the silicone rubber causes formation of a flexible support blank that operationally adequately absorbs light within a light absorption wavelength range. A beam positioner (106) receiving commands from a programmed controller causes a UV laser beam of a wavelength that is within the light absorption wavelength range to cut into the mask multiple slots with repeatable, precise dimensions. Each of the slots cut has opposed side margins that define between them a slot opening of suitable shape to receive a miniature component (10) and to exert on it optimal holding and release forces.
Patent GB-2418077-A (GB)
Title: Seat power or data bus
Inventor: CALLAHAN KEVIN S
IPC: H02G3/38
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A power or data bus 32 is mounted in a seat track, for example of an aircraft. Connectors 60 are provided so that a seat connector 66 may provide power or data to the seat. The connectors may be recessed (see Fig 4) or may pivot between a recessed position and an extended position (See Figs 5A, 5B). A protective cover (221, Fig 5B) may protect the connector in its recessed position. The arrangement need not be used on a seat bus but to provide power or data to a variety of individual locations.
Patent GB-2419559-A (GB)
Title: Sanding soleplate for a hand held sander
Inventor: KISS CSABA
IPC: B24B23/04
Filed: 2005-09-26
Abstract: A hand held sanding tool with a sanding soleplate is described. The tool comprises a housing 12, accommodating a motor 24 for driving the sanding soleplate 18. The sanding soleplate 18 is located on the underside of the motor 24. A sanding plate 188 is detailed that forms part of the three-sided sanding soleplate 18 and is stepped on its underside and at the tip thereof. There is also a removable section of the sanding soleplate 180 with three equal sides that is detachably securable with a remaining portion of the sanding soleplate 181. The removable section of the soleplate 180, when attached, is flush with the non-detachable section of the soleplate 181. An elongate sanding tongue (Figure 16, 1800), detachably securable to the tip of the iron shaped sanding plate 188 may also be provided.
Patent GB-2416031-A (GB)
Title: A method and a kit for diagnosing cervical cancer
Inventor: BERNARD HANS-ULRICH
IPC: C12Q1/70
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: A method of diagnosing cervical cancer in a patient infected with human papillomavirus-16 (HPV-16) is disclosed. The method comprises determining the presence or absence of methylation on CpG sites in the HPV-16 genome in a sample obtained from the patient. The more CpG sites on which methylation is absent the more indicative it is of cervical cancer. Also disclosed are primers and kits useful for carrying out the method. It is preferred that the methylation state of the CpG site at position 7862 of the HPV-16 genome is determined.