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Patent GB-2380485-A (GB)
Title: Liquid stable MDI prepolymers and liquid stable curative systems suitable for room temperature casting which yield high performance urethane elastomers
Inventor: FREELAND GERARD SCOTT
IPC: B29K75/00
Filed: 2001-06-07
Abstract: The invention relates to liquid stable MDI prepolymers and curative systems which are suitable for room temperature casting and which yield high performance low-shrinkage urethane elastomers upon room-temperature curing, the prepolymer and curative components, the elastomers themselves, and separately packaged prepolymer component ant its complementary curative component provided as a single unit or kit.
Patent GB-2391136-A (GB)
Title: Cell search range in multi-operator networks
Inventor: OHMORI YOSHIAKI
IPC: H04W48/16
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: Specification data is obtained from a first cell search and used to determine a range for a second cell search by another control means of a different mobile telephone system. The frequency range of the second cell search is relatively smaller than the first network cell search. The two cell searches may be on separate operator networks and be GSM or third generation. The memory units for storing the search information may be incorporated inthe telephone body or detachably mounted. The specification data obtained may be the MCC (Mobile country code.) No cell search may be conducted when th specification data indicates that the mobile is currently located outside the service area of the operators.
Patent GB-2386692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to thermometers
Inventor: GOSTICK MARK
IPC: G01K13/00
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: An electronic clinical thermometer comprises a first sensor housing portion including at least one temperature sensor adapted to produce an output signal indicative of temperature, a second display housing portion including a visual display, and a third connecting link portion which connects the first portion to the second portion in a spaced arrangement to define a space between the first portion and second portion into which a part of a users hand can be inserted, and an electronic circuit located at least partially within the first, second and/or third portions which receives the output signal from the or each sensor and processes the received output signal to produce a display drive signal which causes an indication of the measured temperature to be produced on the display. This makes it simple to hold the thermometer whilst taking measurements.
Patent GB-2391421-A (GB)
Title: Establishing Point to Point or Point to Multiple points internet connection(s)
Inventor: CHEN HENG-CHIEN
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A network user (A) obtains a temporary Internet protocol (IP) address from an Internet service provider (ISP) and sends a search request to an IP server (X) to find IP addresses of other network users. The IP server sends the source user's IP address to each destination network user, and an establishing connection protocol establishes a point-to-point (P2P) Internet connection. The IP server provides and maintains a database for network users to register their present IP address and search for the IP addresses of other users. The establishing connection protocol is a handshake connection process e.g. Ethernet triple handshake process using transmission control protocol (TCP)/IP, and the established Internet connection may be either P2P or point-to-multiple point (P2MP).
Patent GB-2391394-A (GB)
Title: Device for holding electrical connectors for placement on a circuit board
Inventor: ASHMAN JOHN J
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: The device (shown inverted) is adapted to hold electrical connectors 426-429 for placement on a circuit board, e.g. to connect the board to a second board placed face to face, and may be positioned by a suction device (437, Fig 24) engaging the underside of a pad 421. The device comprises walls 402-405, 407-410 and means such as ledges 422 and ribs 420 for holding the connectors in place within the walls. In an alternative embodiment (Fig 25) the device comprises a planar base with a pair of opposite side walls and resilient elements upstanding from the base to engage the sides of the connectors opposite to the walls. The specification also describes the construction of the connectors and methods of making them.
Patent GB-2404141-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat support structure
Inventor: LEWIS JAN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: A vehicle seat support structure (12) for mounting a vehicle seat (S) on a floor of a vehicle for selective movement between first and second positions, which are laterally spaced from one another relative to the vehicle, comprises a plurality of links (20) wherein each of the links (20) is adapted to be pivotally connected at one end to the vehicle seat (S) and at its other end to the vehicle floor. Preferably the links define a four-bar linking arrangement. The structure is preferably used in a rear seat arrangement and allows two seats to be moved in towards each other or out away from each other. [figs 1a, 1b].
Patent GB-2402456-A (GB)
Title: Rotary suspension unit with end stop to limit rotation
Inventor: BROOME RAYMOND EDWARD
IPC: B60G11/22
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: A suspension unit comprises a housing (2, Fig 1), a shaft 3 extending within the housing for torsional rotation relative to the housing and means for restricting the amount of such rotation. The restricting means comprises a plate 4 through which the shaft passes via an aperture 5 in the plate, the aperture having lobes to provide surfaces against which the shaft can contact to restrict said rotation. The suspension unit could be used in a childrens see-saw.
Patent GB-2406140-A (GB)
Title: Roller vane pump whose displacement depends on outlet pressure
Inventor: KNELL BRIAN ERIC
IPC: F04C14/22
Filed: 2003-09-22
Abstract: A variable displacement roller vane pump 10 includes a carrier 14 which can be rotated in a housing 12, which includes a cam 18 surrounding the carrier 14. The cam 18 can move relative to the carrier 14 about a pivot axis B, and is resiliently biassed in one direction about the pivot axis B to maximise pump displacement. There is a passage 32 in the housing 12 which allows outlet pressure to act on the cam 18 to oppose the resilient bias, such that the pump displacement varies depending on the pump outlet pressure. The pressure may act on an external surface 33 of the cam 18 over an angle of arc in a pressure chamber defined between the cam 18 and an outer housing part 12, the limits of the arc being defined by the pivot 39 and a seal member 36. The seal chamber 35 may decrease in section away from the pressure chamber, so that the seal 36 is urged into the smaller cross section by the fluid pressure in the chamber, to improve sealing. The slots 19 in the carrier 14 may extend at slight angles to radial, to improve sealing between the rollers 22 and the cam 18 at low speeds.
Patent GB-2407994-A (GB)
Title: Endless belt tracking device
Inventor: BRITTAIN KENNETH ALAN
IPC: B65G39/16
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: A self-tracking device for an endless belt 1 (eg. for a treadmill) which is rotatable about rollers 3, 5, has at least one end of an axle 4 of one of the rollers 3 arranged to be slidable in a direction to adjust the tension of the belt. A detector (142a-h, figure 14) detects the location of the belt in the direction of rotation of the belt and the detector is connected to a linear actuator 93 which operates a linkage 85-90 to slidably adjust the position of a trunnion 80 in which the axle 4 is located.
Patent GB-2395740-A (GB)
Title: Side window for a vehicle
Inventor: VOGT BURKHARD
IPC: B60R13/04
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: A side window for a vehicle comprises a window <B>12</B> and a trim strip <B>3</B>. The trim strip 3 is held in place by a detent <B>8</B> locked with a lug <B>5</B> on the trim strip <B>3</B>. The detent <B>8</B> may be provided on a U-shaped spring clip <B>7</B> and may taper to a point. Several, preferably two, detents <B>8</B> may be provided on each spring clip <B>7</B>, or other component carrying the detent. The spring clip <B>7</B>, or other component carrying the detent may be locked in place with a clip <B>9</B> which may be held by an edge extrusion <B>11</B> fitted around the window <B>12</B>.
Patent GB-2398535-A (GB)
Title: Power tool having an operating knob for controlling operation in one of rotary drive and hammering modes
Inventor: WU CHIEN-CHUN
IPC: B23B45/16
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: A power tool including a housing 40, a fixed ratchet seat 61, a drive spindle 50, a rotatable ratchet 67, and an operating knob 90. The ratchet seat 61 is disposed immovably in the housing 40. The drive spindle 50 extends rotatably through the ratchet seat 61 and is axially movable between front and rear limit positions. The rotatable ratchet 62 is mounted on the drive spindle 50 for co-rotation therewith, and disengages the fixed ratchet seat 61 when the drive spindle 50 is at the front limit position, and engages the fixed ratchet seat 61 when the drive spindle is at the rear limit position. The operating knob 90 is sleeved rotatably on the housing 40, and is rotatable to drive rotation of a switching ring 71 in the housing. The switching ring 71 is associated operably with a latching seat 72 on the drive spindle to enable and disable movement of the drive spindle 50 between the front and rear limit positions.
Patent GB-2396926-A (GB)
Title: Electrochromic mirror and reflective layer thereof
Inventor: WANG FU-SHING
IPC: G02F1/157
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: An electrochromic mirror is provided for performing color change in response to a voltage applied thereto. The electrochromic mirror includes a first substrate 31, a second substrate 32, a first and a second electrodes 33, 34, an electrochromic composition 35 and a reflective layer 37. The reflective layer is made of aluminum-titanium (Al/Ti) alloy and disposed on the second substrate for partially reflecting the light entering from the first substrate back to the first substrate. A reflective layer of an electrochromic mirror for partially reflecting incident light from an image is also provided. The reflective layer includes an aluminum-titanium (Al/Ti) alloy layer 47 and an indium tin oxide (ITO) 48 attached to the aluminum-titanium (Al/Ti) alloy layer.
Patent GB-2402676-A (GB)
Title: Use of the lysyl oxidase-like (LOXL) enzyme to stimulate formation of elastic fibres
Inventor: CENIZO VALERIE
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: The invention relates to the stimulation of the synthesis and of the activity of an isoform of lysyl oxidase, and more particularly of the LOXL (lysyl oxidase-like) isoform. The invention relates notably to a method of identifying an active principle which stimulates the formation of elastic fibres. The aim of the invention is mainly to provide such a screening method so as to provide compositions which enable stimulating the formation of elastic fibres.
Patent GB-2400610-A (GB)
Title: High strength marine structures
Inventor: PETERSEN CLIFFORD W
IPC: F17C1/14
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: Marine structures are provided that are constructed from ultra-high strength, low alloy steels containing less than 2.5 wt% nickel and having a tensile strength greater than 900 Mpa (130 ksi). A primary benefit is that the marine structures of this invention have a cost per unit strength substantially lower than that of currently available marine structures.
Patent GB-2415949-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus with variable flow rate
Inventor: PENN LAURENCE RICHARD
IPC: B05C5/02
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for dispensing e.g. an adhesive is provided with means to vary the flow rate of the adhesive from an outlet nozzle. An irregular bead 52 of adhesive may therefore be formed as the dispenser is moved along a surface, the irregular bead comprising spots 53 with thin traces 54 in between. This form of bead has been found to give good sealing properties whilst using the minimum of adhesive. Alternatively, discrete unlinked spots of adhesive may be formed, or a wave-shaped bead (figures 8 and 9, not shown). The dispenser may comprise a moveable shuttle configured to supply two components of the adhesive to a mixer, which is connected prior to the outlet.
Patent GB-2420770-A (GB)
Title: Tamper-evident security label
Inventor: ROSCOE PAUL HOWARD JAMES
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A security label has a tamper-evident feature such as a continuous "void" message revealed on tampering. The initially-hidden message may be between a polymeric surface coating and a release lacquer layer, beneath which is an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The label achieves high adhesive and cohesive strength in a matter of minutes.
Patent GB-2422387-A (GB)
Title: Steerable Drilling System
Inventor: HART STEVEN
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A bias unit for use in a steerable drilling system comprising at least one bias pad (20,fig. 1) which, due to hydraulic pressure, pivots to steer the drill (10,fig. 1) bit towards its target area. As the pad applies pressure to the wall of the well, the drill bit is turned in the desired direction. Pressure is applied to the pad via a piston 36 of non-circular cross-sectional shape, such as an elliptical or obround shape. Additionally the piston 36 may slide within a bore 30 of curved or part toroidal form and may form part of the bias pad.
Patent GB-2412776-A (GB)
Title: Automatic start/stop of speech recognition determined from bicycle simulator situation
Inventor: MIYAMARU YUKIO
IPC: G10L15/06
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A vehicle simulator is provided with speech recognition capability to recognise speech input from a user. The vehicle simulator automatically starts or stops speech recognition in response to a situation simulated, where, for example, the processing load is high. Alternatively certain simulated situations may not permit the input of speech by the user, S601, S602. If speech input is permitted an appropriate dictionary 200,202,204 is selected S604, based on the situation. The simulator has an indicator to indicate the operational status of the speech recognition. The vehicle may be a bike, a motorcycle, an automobile or an aeroplane.
Patent GB-2425159-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident fasteners
Inventor: POTTER JOHN IAN
IPC: F16B41/00
Filed: 2005-04-16
Abstract: A tamper evident fastener such as a rivet comprises a rigid member 2 having at least one engaging means such as a barb 4. The rigid member 2 is connected to a head portion or flange 6 by a weakened region 8, 10 which will break if tampered with.
Patent GB-2420484-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeding apparatus
Inventor: NOCK ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: A01K39/012
Filed: 2005-04-23
Abstract: The birdfeeder comprises a hopper member 12 for storing birdfeed, and a dispenser member 14 for dispensing feed to birds; the hopper member having a discharge aperture 34 and threaded portions 28, 30 that allow the position of the hopper member relative to the dispensing member to be adjusted from a first position which prevents flow of food from the hopper member to the dispensing member; to a second position which allows flow of food from the hopper member to the dispensing member. Instead of threaded portions the hopper and dispensing member may be provided with a resilient adjustment means (fig 12). The feeder may comprise an inclined surface depending from the dispensing member which provides at least one perch.
Patent GB-2413722-A (GB)
Title: Multi microphone system for hand-held device
Inventor: GONOPOLSKIY ALEKSANDR
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: A handheld device <B>10</B> for phone communication has a multi-microphone system which comprises a first microphone <B>14</B> at the usual microphone location and a second microphone <B>16</B> at a different location, wherein the second microphone is located sufficiently distant from the first microphone to provide a significantly lower signal-to-noise ratio than provided by the first microphone; and wherein the second microphone is located at a position on the handheld device such that the normal holding of the device by the user does not overly obstruct the reception at the second microphone, thereby preserving the relationship of the received microphone signals. The handheld device may have two microphones and it may be a cell phone. The cell phone may have an antenna stalk <B>18</B> and the second microphone may be immediately adjacent the antenna stalk, making it difficult for the user to accidentally cover the second microphone when holding the handheld device.
Patent GB-2427049-A (GB)
Title: Synchronised playing of a MIDI file
Inventor: STEPHENS PAUL M
IPC: G10H1/00
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: An apparatus, such as a mobile phone, comprises a receiver (201) which receives a Musical Instrument Digital Interface, MIDI, file comprising playing information relating to a plurality of instrument tracks. The receiver (201) may be coupled to a MIDI storage where the file may be stored. A selection processor (209) selects a subset of MIDI instrument tracks and a data extractor (207) extracts data of the MIDI file in response to the subset of instrument tracks. Specifically, only the data for the selected subset of instruments is extracted. The data is fed to a MIDI player (205) which plays the extracted data in synchronisation with a received synchronisation signal that is common for a plurality of MIDI players. The invention may allow a synchronised playing of individually selected instruments by a plurality of devices.
Patent GB-2414458-A (GB)
Title: Flexible over the wing passenger loading bridge
Inventor: HUTTON NEIL
IPC: B64F1/305
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a novel apparatus for moving passengers between an airport terminal building and a doorway of an aircraft located rearward of a wing of the aircraft. The inventive apparatus includes a passageway member (108) pivotally anchored to one of the terminal building and a passenger loading bridge for servicing a front doorway of a same aircraft. The apparatus includes a telescopic passageway member (110) that is pivotally mounted to the passageway member via a flexible connection (116). In use, the apparatus is cantilevered over the wing of an aircraft with the flexible connection (116) substantially above a highest point along an upper surface of the aircraft wing. The flexible connection (116) allows a cabin (106) carried at an outboard end of the telescopic passageway member (110) to mate to the rear doorway of the aircraft, providing an open passageway between the rear doorway and the terminal building through which passengers deplane. Positioning the flexible connection (116) above the high point of the wing approximately minimizes the inclination of each passageway member floor surface.
Patent GB-2416591-A (GB)
Title: Method for treating seismic cubes corresponding to acquisitions obtained for a common zone at different times
Inventor: LECERF DIDIER
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for treating a set of seismic cubes corresponding to a common acquisition zone and at different times, characterized in that it consists in determining at least one seismic cube which is an estimation of the component common to at least two seismic cubes corresponding to different acquisition times and in subtracting said common component estimation from at least one of the initial cubes.
Patent GB-2417716-A (GB)
Title: Wheelbarrow
Inventor: HARTLEY BRIAN
IPC: B62B5/00
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: A wheelbarrow (10) incorporates an electric motor and mechanical drive coupling such that motorized assistance is provided to the wheelbarrow when required. Typically a sustained switch is provided such that drive to a wheel (13) only occurs when required.
Patent GB-2420032-A (GB)
Title: Battery pack for a cordless power tool
Inventor: HEMPE DAVID A
IPC: H01M50/289
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: Typically, electrical equipment, such as, for example, a cordless power tool, is powered by a rechargeable battery. Battery cells in the present power tool battery may be arranged to reduce the heat transfer between the battery cells. The battery pack is removably locked to the power tool and a terminal assembly may be provided on the battery pack to connect the battery cells to a circuit in the power tool. The terminal assembly may include a sense terminal to allow communication between the battery pack and the power tool or a battery charger. The circuit in the battery pack may include a microprocessor which can monitor various battery pack parameters, such as state of charge and temperature, and may store battery pack characteristics such as nominal voltage and chemistry. The battery pack may include seven battery cells, have a lithium-ion chemistry such as spinel or lithium-manganese, or have a nominal voltage of 28 volts. The battery cells may each have a voltage of 4.2 volts and a capacity of 3.0 ampere-hours. The battery pack may conduct a battery cell voltage equalising method in which the cell voltages are measured and the measuring act provides a discharging act.
Patent GB-2435207-A (GB)
Title: Vibration absorbing support feet
Inventor: KALLI JOHN
IPC: F16F7/00
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A vibration absorbing foot for electrical equipment and electrical equipment stands, such as loudspeaker cabinets and stands, comprises two distinct parts: a first upper resilient damping element 16 and a second lower structural foot element 17. The cylindrically shaped resilient upper part 16 is preferably made from a relatively soft rubber whilst the conical or hemispherical lower part 17 is made from metal or relatively hard rubber. The feet are height adjustable allowing for easy set-up and levelling. Each foot may be attached to a supported item, e.g. a speaker cabinet, by an adhesive tape 20 or by a threaded bolt 14. The materials of the upper and lower parts can be matched to the desired application, e.g. speaker requirements, support surfaces, room environments. Three feet may be used together to provide stable support and suppress speaker cabinet vibration. The feet may take various forms.
Patent GB-2426799-A (GB)
Title: Brake-pad holder
Inventor: BAKER MARTIN JAMES
IPC: B61H5/00
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A brake-pad holder having means for connection to a brake calliper mechanism on a rear surface, and having a brake pad locating slot 28 on the front surface, said slot being of a dovetail cross-section and being open at one end 36 and closed at the other end and having a longitudinal axis 30, wherein the radially innermost side of the slot widens out 32 at the open end 36 and wherein the radially outermost side defines an arcuate cutout 34, such that a dovetail projection of a brake pad can be inserted into the slot at an angle to the longitudinal axis 30 of said slot, and then swung into alignment with said slot. The slot axis 30 may be at an angle of no more than 6{ to a pivot axis of the calliper mechanism 22. This design enables a larger brake pad to be inserted into the holder without contacting the wheel rim.