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Patent GB-2435573-A (GB)
Title: Delay-based access control apparatus and method
Inventor: FITZGIBBON JAMES J
IPC: G05B19/02
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: An access control mechanism such as a movable barrier operator (70) has a first time window unit (72) that is responsive to one or more triggers (71) (such as a delayed-closure button). An event detector (73) then monitors for one or more events of interest during a corresponding first time window. For example, the event detector can monitor for evidence that a vehicle is moving towards a garage exit or has effected an exit from the garage. A second time window unit (74) responsive at least to the event detector and optionally as well to the first time window unit then responds with a second time window. Upon conclusion of the second time window, a movable barrier closer (75) initiates movement of the corresponding movable barrier towards a closed position (or other position of interest).
Patent GB-2433916-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for supporting and clamping a substrate
Inventor: PERAULT JOSEPH A
IPC: H05K3/12
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: A stencil printer (10) for printing viscous material on a substrate (26) includes a frame (12), a stencil (16) coupled to the frame (12), and a print head (18), coupled for the frame (12), to deposit and print viscous material over the stenci (16). The stencil printer (10) further includes a substrate supporting and clamping assembly to support and clamp a substrate in a print position. The substrate supporting and clamping assembly (28) includes at least one support member to support the substrate in a print position, a pair of rail members (22, 24), coupled to the frame (12), adapted to engage opposite edges of the substrate (26), and a clamping mechanism (68), coupled to the frame, to move at least one of the rail members (22, 24) against the substrate (26) to clamp the substrate (26). The clamping mechanism (68) includes at least one piston to move the at least one of the rail members (22, 24) between a first position in which the rail member (22, 24) is spaced away from one of the opposite edges of the substrate (26) and a second position in which the rail member (22, 24) engages one of the opposite edges of the substrate (26) to clamp the substrate (26) between the rail members (22,24) during a print operation. The clamping mechanism (68) further includes a pressure regulator (70) to control a clamping force applied by the piston to the rail member (22, 24) against the edge of the substrate (26). A method for supporting and clamping a substrate (26) in a print position is further disclosed.
Patent GB-2438715-A (GB)
Title: Moulding materials with cut fibres
Inventor: GRIGSON JONATHAN PHILIP
IPC: B29C70/54
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: A moulding material comprises continuous reinforcement fibres 21, at least some of which are cut P1-16 at a point along their length. The fibres are preferably arranged to form a layer or tape which may have a releasable backing layer to maintain its integrity. The backing layer may be made of paper, plastics, resinous or other fibre material. The fibres are preferably generally parallel, unidirectional, have a plurality of cuts and are cut to a length of 5-100 mm. The cuts may extend across a plurality or all fibres and may be perpendicular or at an angle to the direction of the fibres. The cuts may be uniformly spaced, arranged in a pattern or may be provided in specific areas of the material. Resinous material may be provided on at least one surface of the fibrous material with no impregnation. The cuts allow the material to drape better and so conform to the mould and reduce bridging. The fibres may be woven, knitted, braided or stitched fibrous materials.
Patent GB-2443042-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door latch device with assisted release
Inventor: INOUE JIRO
IPC: E05B85/24
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A latch device 10 includes a latch mechanism 20 that can hold a vehicle door in a half-closed state and a fully-closed state with respect to a vehicle body and an open lever 30 that releases the latch mechanism 20 by the operation of a door handle 3, 4. A pivoted ratchet 22 holds a pivoted latch 21 in a fully closed position (fig. 2) by engagement with a latch portion 212 and is released by the action of the open lever 30. When a handle operation is detected an actuator 52 drives a lever 51 of a latch assisting unit 50. The lever 51 engages a latch portion 213 to rotate the latch 21 away from contact with the ratchet 22 (as shown in fig. 10) which can then be freely turned to a release position. The lever 51 is then allowed to returns under bias and allow the latch to move to an open position. A device 60 (such as a capacitor) supplies a driving current to the actuator 52 of the assisting unit 50 and is charged by receiving a portion of a driving current supplied to operate a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism acts to enable or disable handle operation.
Patent GB-2441871-A (GB)
Title: Tilt adjustment mechanism, having a locking assembly, for a vehicle seat
Inventor: WAHLS ROBERT
IPC: B60N2/22
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: A tilt adjustment mechanism <B>(16)</B> for a vehicle seat (10) that is used to adjust the angular orientation of a seat back <B>(14)</B> relative to a seat base (12). The tilt adjustment mechanism <B>(16)</B> has a driver <B>(28)</B> that has two protrusions <B>(86,84)</B> that are rotated with the driver <B>(28)</B> by a drive shaft (20). Initially the driver <B>(28)</B> rotates independently of a cam assembly <B>(30)</B> until a driving protrusion <B>(64)</B> of the cam assembly <B>(30)</B> is engaged. The movement of the driver <B>(26)</B> continues to release a locking wedge <B>(32,34)</B> that releases the seat back <B>(14)</B> for adjustment.
Patent GB-2443908-A (GB)
Title: Water valve control assembly
Inventor: MCKENNA MALACHI CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01G25/16
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A water valve control assembly comprises two permanent magnets 3 and 4, a piston 8 and a water vessel 1 in which a first permanent magnet 3 causes a rising magnetic field thereby interacting on a second permanent magnet 4 to cause the piston 8 to control a water valve 10.
Patent GB-2440071-A (GB)
Title: System and method for correcting scan position errors in an imaging system
Inventor: TROXEL DONALD E
IPC: H04N1/113
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for correcting scan position errors in an imaging system. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method includes determining an image beam velocity error as a function of a position within a scan line of an image, and using the image beam velocity error to determine a plurality of pixel clock frequencies to be respectively applied to a plurality of positions within the scan line.
Patent GB-2440472-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication of metal oxide films
Inventor: GAO WEI
IPC: C23C14/35
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: A process of fabricating a metal oxide film includes depositing a multiphase, metal-based precursor film comprising the metal and an oxide of the metal on a substrate. The process further includes thermally growing a metal oxide film from the precursor film in a humid atmosphere for a predetermined period of time and at a predetermined temperature.
Patent GB-2456505-A (GB)
Title: A delayed lock up/freewheel bearing
Inventor: TOMLINSON MALCOLM
IPC: B62H1/10
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: A bearing which introduces a delay into the lock up path, typically half a revolution, such that any unintentional minor reversal from the freewheel or normally counterclockwise direction can be tolerated without triggering an unwanted response. The delayed lock up is preferably achieved by circumferentially separating the outer ring 3, 4 and interposing an additional outboard element 3, 4 into the lock up path with the additional outboard element being connected to the bearing output ring. The delay preferably operates in both the lock up and free wheel directions and the arrangement is particularly suited for use in a bicycle stabilizer arrangement.
Patent GB-2443758-A (GB)
Title: Structure for holding and transporting materials
Inventor: MCKINNON CRAIG JOHN
IPC: B65D19/08
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: A structure 1 for holding and transporting materials comprises a base member 2, side members 4 extending upwards from the base and end members 5 extending upright from the base. The side and end members are joined at their lateral ends to legs 3 at the corners of the base. The legs may be provided with wheels at their lower ends. The base may be formed of a solid piece of material or may be formed from a lattice of bars 7,8. Side and end plates 11, 13 may be formed from frames 12,14 having sheet material 18 within. The side and end plates may be connected to posts 17 by means of nuts and bolts. The posts cooperate with sleeves that form the upper part of legs 19.
Patent GB-2459433-A (GB)
Title: Distributed network connection policy management
Inventor: LAIN ANTONIO
IPC: H04L45/586
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A connection policy for a communications network has a local connection policy indicating which paths between a given one of the nodes (computer A, router A, host 898) and others of the nodes (computers B, C, filters B1, B2, C1, C2, hosts 890, 892) are allowable paths (by a symbolic expression of ranges endpoint addresses and other local connection policies in respect of other nodes). It is implemented in a distributed manner by determining, for the given node, which of the allowable paths, are dual authorised as allowable by the other local connection policy relating to the other node at the other end of that path, (by Boolean operations on the symbolic expressions). For a given message for a given path between two of the nodes having their own local connection policies, both of these nodes determine whether the given path is currently dual authorised. This can provide reassurance that changes in versions of the connection policy won't transiently open a risk of undetected unwanted communication.
Patent GB-2459461-A (GB)
Title: A non-thermal microwave plasma sterilisation system using automatic tuning
Inventor: HANCOCK CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: A61L2/12
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method of generating non-thermal plasma using microwave energy and a single or combination of gases for sterilisation of biological tissue and other surfaces where an automatically adjustable tuning mechanism contained inside the applicator or antenna is used to enable the plasma to be effectively struck, maintained, and matched into the treatment tissue or surface to ensure optimal sterilisation effect. A system of introducing controlled levels of moisture into the applicator to assist with the production of hydroxyl radicals is also disclosed. The system comprises: a waveguide antenna structure containing a section of waveguide 280, tuning elements 250, 260, 270, an actuator to control the position of the tuning elements within the waveguide 240, a means of coupling microwave energy into the waveguide 160, 210, 220, and a means of coupling gas into the waveguide 170, 230. The rest of the system consists of a controlled source of modulated microwave energy 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, a means of measuring forward going and reflected microwave energy 80, 90, a means of detecting magnitude and/or phase information 100, a suitable gas or gas mixture, and a means of introducing the gas into the antenna 130, 150, 200, a means controlling the operation of the system, and a user interface unit 120. Apparatus for producing controllable non-thermal plasma comprising a controllable microwave energy source, an antenna, means for automatically matching the microwave energy with antenna structure whereby the control system is integrated into the antenna or hand-piece and is implemented using a combination of analogue components is also claimed.
Patent GB-2460895-A (GB)
Title: An intumescent device
Inventor: MILES CLIFFORD
IPC: F16L5/04
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: This invention relates to an intumescent product for the sealing of apertures for services conduits between partitions such as walls, floors and ceilings within buildings. It is particularly, but not exclusively, concerned with sealing of such apertures upon occurrence of a fire in the vicinity of such apertures. All buildings built in the United Kingdom must conform to tire protection standards. The standards are more onerous to satisfy in the case of hotels, business premises and all commercial buildings in general. One aspect that United Kingdom legislation covers, mirrored in the legislation of other countries to a similar level is the closure of apertures between adjacent rooms, partitions comprising floors, ceilings and walls. The use of brick work, block work and concrete partitions for supporting structures is almost universal; when apertures are made within the partitions, then opportunities for the spread of tire are provided; airflow is possible through an untreated aperture. Building regulations state that tire-stopping elements must be provided to prevent the spread of fire. Typical fires-topping elements comprise packing of apertures with intumescent compounds and the use of pipe collars. The present invention seeks to provide a solution to the above problems.
Patent GB-2450615-A (GB)
Title: Copying shared data on modification
Inventor: KREN DAVID
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A computer has a memory which is divided into data portions. The computer runs several processes which access the same data portion. When one of the processes attempts to change the data portion, a copy of the portion is made and the process changes the copy. The data portion may be marked as copied when the copy is made. The original may be destroyed when there are no processes accessing the original. A reference count may be used to determine how many processes are accessing the original. A pointer to the copy may be stored in the data associated with the original.
Patent GB-2453625-A (GB)
Title: Key comprising recessed portion for engagement by telescopic tumbler pin
Inventor: MCCARTHY BRUCE PATRICK
IPC: E05B19/00
Filed: 2008-09-03
Abstract: A key for use in an inline pin tumbler cylinder assembly comprises a bow 1 and a blade 2, the blade including a plurality of notched regions each for engaging a respective tumbler pin 3. At least one of the notched regions is provided at its base with a recessed portion 201 suitable for engagement by a respective inner pin 31 of a telescopic tumbler pin assembly, the telescopic tumbler pin assembly further comprising an outer pin in which the inner pin is slidably mounted. The recessed portion may comprise a cavity of substantially circular cross-section, with walls which are inclined at an angle of between 60 and 90 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the blade. The key may further comprise a projecting portion 23 at the base of at least one of the notched regions, suitable for engaging a respective inner pin of a telescopic tumbler pin assembly. The projecting portion may be in the shape of a frusto-conical dome. A key blank from which the key can be cut is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2451988-A (GB)
Title: Cam lock with retractable bolt
Inventor: GOKCEBAY ASIL T
IPC: E05B49/00
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A cam lock for cabinets, drawers, drug cabinets, credenzas, sliding doors, lockers, mail boxes and other door type applications is compact in size, fits an existing cam lock opening and provides electronic access via a keypad or other electronic access. Using batteries, such as AAA size batteries or smaller, the lock has electronics that release a lock turn knob or handle when the correct code is entered. Preferably a set of electronic contacts is included at an accessible position on the lock housing to allow both master access and power jumping with a common manager's implement, for situations of lost codes and/or battery failure. In a particular embodiment the lock is long, narrow and low in profile so as to fit on the margin of a steel or wood file cabinet, compatible with the cam lock opening already provided.
Patent GB-2456033-A (GB)
Title: Microtome with concentric motor control means
Inventor: WALTER ROLAND
IPC: G01N1/06
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: A microtome comprises a knife 18, a specimen holder 26, a first motor unit 24 for relative displacement of the knife and holder, a second motor unit 28 for relative oscillatory motion of the knife and holder to produce sections from a specimen held by the holder, a control system for the motor units, and an operating unit comprising a concentric rotary ring 42 and rotary knob 44 to respectively set first and second operating states of the first motor unit in which the knife and holder relative displacement is respectively at an elevated speed and at a predetermined advance rate. The ring 42 is rotatable to set the displacement speed as a function of its angle of rotation, preferably proportional to the angle, and to automatically set the speed to zero when released and the knob 44 is rotatable between detent settings to set the advance rate as a function of its angle of rotation.
Patent GB-2466528-A (GB)
Title: An ion-ion reaction cell comprising a plurality of apertured electrodes
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2008-03-26
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising: an ion-ion interaction cell; a proton transfer reaction or dissociation cell; or, preferably, an electron transfer dissociation (ETD) cell 1. Positive analyte ions are fragmented into fragment ions upon colliding with singly charged negative reagent ions with the cell 1. The cell comprises a plurality of ring electrodes 1 which define a spherical, spheroidal or ellipsoidal trapping volume 4 enclosing a substantially field free region therein. Ions experience negligible RF heating over the majority of the trapping volume which enables the kinetic energy of the analyte and reagent ions to be reduced to just above thermal temperatures. An electron transfer dissociation cell 1 having an enhanced sensitivity is thereby provided. Fragment ions created within the cell 1 may be cooled and transmitted onwardly to an orthogonal acceleration time of flight mass analyser (see Figure 5) enabling a significant improvement in the resolution of the mass analyser to be obtained.
Patent GB-2461176-A (GB)
Title: Log with pockets for insulation
Inventor: WRIGHTMAN RONALD A
IPC: E04B2/14
Filed: 2009-06-25
Abstract: A log having an elongate body 40 having a pair of oppositely directed wall faces extending between a pair of oppositely directed sealing faces 26,28; a plurality of pockets 46 formed within the body and the pockets being separated from one another by lands extending between said wall faces. The lands and pockets are dimensioned relative to one another to preserve structural integrity of said log and to maintain relative spacing of said wall spaces. The pockets may be filled with insulating foam to enhance the thermal rating of the log. The sealing faces of the log may have formations formed thereon for engagement with complimentary formations on adjacent logs.
Patent GB-2461640-A (GB)
Title: Article of bedding
Inventor: BAYFIELD LESTER JOHN
IPC: A47C27/00
Filed: 2009-07-07
Abstract: An article of bedding for a baby comprises a tube 12 of insulating material closed at one end and open at the other. One end of a cot mattress 30 is inserted into the open end of the tube 12 so that the tube 12 surrounds part of the mattress 30. The tube 12 is slightly bigger than the mattress 30 so that there is room for a baby who can sleep on the mattress 30 with its body covered by the tube 12 and its head uncovered. The baby is placed on the mattress 30 with its feet adjacent the end thereof. Any excess length of the tube 12 is tucked under the mattress 30. The bedding can further comprise a slit 26 with zip fastening to allow the baby to be placed on the mattress.
Patent GB-2472834-A (GB)
Title: Indicator device for an animal
Inventor: HICKIN NEALE ALAN
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2009-08-20
Abstract: An indicator or warning device 10 for an animal, the indicator device comprising an indication region 12 and indication means arranged to visibly communicate whether and how a person should approach or avoid the animal. The indicator device further comprises fastening means 15 for fastening the indicator to the animal. The indication means may comprise different colours and the indication region may be formed from a jacket e.g. for a dog. A method indicating how an animal should be approached is described and an indicator system for a plurality of animals is also provided.
Patent GB-2475859-A (GB)
Title: Shallow water energy generator with an air vent
Inventor: FLETCHER JOHN KENNEDY
IPC: F03B7/00
Filed: 2009-12-02
Abstract: A water powered energy generator has a rotor 20, which is located in a housing 26, formed of vanes 15 extending radially from an axle 4. Water is supplied to the top of the rotor by a header tank 16, passes through the energy generator turning the rotor and out the discharge 28. An air vent 30 is provided at the top of the housing to allow the air located in the rotor compartments to escape and ensuring the compartments are completely filled with water. The energy generator is configured to operate in a breast shot or back shot configuration. The use of the header tank and allowing excess water to flow over the top of the housing is designed ensure a constant head of water. Optionally multiple energy generators may be used (figs 8, 10). Preferably the energy generator is used to generate electricity.
Patent GB-292300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the regeneration or purification of lubricating oils
IPC: C10M175/00
Filed: 1927-04-12
Abstract: 292,300. Swan, Hunter, & W. Richardson, Ltd., and Young, K. J. April 12, 1927. Mineral and tar oils, purifying; recovering waste lubricants.-Used lubricating oils containing corrosive impurities in the form of sulphuric acid or metallic sulphates are regenerated by intimate contact with a non-ferrous metal or alloy producing reaction products not having the same deleterious effects. Zinc, aluminium, magnesium, or their alloys with each other or with sodium, calcium, or both, are specified as suitable. In the apparatus shown, used marine or internal-combustion engine oil from the settling tanks flows though an inlet 8 to a cast-iron tank 1 containing zinc rods 7, and is discharged through an outlet 9 to the reservoirs. The metal may be in the form of granules, wires, or solid or hollow or perforated plates, or bars.