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Patent GB-2375039-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush
Inventor: HARDMAN NEVILLE
IPC: A46B7/04
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a handle B provided with a protruding extension A carrying bristles pointing in different directions. The brush can be used for cleaning interdental spaces as well as surfaces of teeth. The extension is secured to the handle either as an integral moulded part of the handle, or as a detachable slide-on and/or clip-on section, or as a mechanically and/or electrically reciprocated unit which can move longitudinally in the axial direction of the handle and/or transversely thereto.
Patent GB-2380888-A (GB)
Title: Automatic determination of regions of interest in an image
Inventor: DICKSON SHANE
IPC: G06V10/25
Filed: 2001-10-13
Abstract: The present invention provides a computer system (2) for determining regions of interest in a static digital image for display on a display device, the system comprising a processor (4) configured to compare parts of an image (20, 50) with characteristics at least one region of interest specified by a user (19) and to determine at least one region of interest in an image (20, 50) based at least in part on the degree of similarity between parts of the image and the at least one user-specified region of interest.
Patent GB-2372713-A (GB)
Title: Weights for an exercise device
Inventor: CHEN JAMES
IPC: A63B21/062
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: An exercise device comprises a load mechanism 20 which is formed of at least one guide rod 22, a plurality of weights 28, and an adjustment rod 26. Each weight has at least one round hole 321, a through hole 326, an insertion slot 322 extending from the round hole, and an elastic clamp 34 disposed removably in the round hole and the insertion slot. The guide rod is inserted into the round hole via the insertion slot. The adjustment rod is disposed in the through hole of the weight and is provided with a plurality of locating holes 262 for locating an insertion pin which is used to urge a selected weight. The elastic clamp 34 securely holds the weights preventing fall of the weights when the exercise device is moved.
Patent GB-2370339-A (GB)
Title: Torsional vibration damper
Inventor: JAECKEL JOHANN
IPC: F16F15/139
Filed: 1998-07-30
Abstract: A torsional vibration damping apparatus comprises primary and secondary flywheels 2, 3 connected by a damper 8 and centred relative to each other by a bearing 6. The primary flywheel is connected to a prime mover output by fasteners 19. The damper comprises coil springs 7 acting between input disc or flange 20 having spring windows 36 open at their radially inner portions towards the apparatus axis 5 and axially spaced output annular parts or cheeks 22, 23 on either side of the flange and connected to the secondary flywheel. One of the flange or cheeks has its radially innermost portion at approximately the same or greater radial distance from the axis as a radially outer portion of the fasteners which are radially outside the bearing. There is access 49 for the fasteners through the secondary flywheel.
Patent GB-2370783-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article having vertically orientated flow regulating walls and method for forming
Inventor: DIPALMA JOSEPH
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2000-08-28
Abstract: Absorbent pad assemblies and articles are provided which include at least a first generally planar fluid conveyance barrier member of preselected permeability interposed between first and second vertically orientated absorbent members. Also provided is a method for forming an absorbent structure wherein a fluid conveyance barrier member of preselected permeability is adjacently disposed between first and second absorbent members with the barrier member and the first and second absorbent members orientated such that as to have a specifically desired ratio of horizontal width to vertical height.
Patent GB-2371361-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber navigation system
Inventor: BUCHOLTZ FRANK
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for determining the shape, positioning and orientation of a passageway (18), such as the lumen of a catheter within an human or animal body. An array of optical fibers (20, 21, 22) are placed within a passageway (18), and as the fiber flexes or bends within the passageway (18), a property of light travelling in the fiber is modified. Light is passed through the fiber (20, 21,22) and variations in a physical property of this light are measured (32) to determine the flex or bend of the fiber. Preferably, an array of three or more optical fibers (20. 21, 22) are affixed together and changes in wavelength of the light passed through these fibers allows for determination of the amount of strain within these optical fibers and in turn, the shape of the fiber array. Utilizing three or more optical fibers allows for determining the shape of the array in three dimensions. Additional methods are disclosed for determining the position and orientation of the optical fiber array, within the selected passageway (18).
Patent GB-2382691-A (GB)
Title: Method for managing print job costs
Inventor: HOBBS GEORGE BRADLEY
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: A method and system for predicting postage and consumables costs for a print job prior to production of a hardcopy, wherein the print job includes a set of predefined attributes 38 which may be used to predict the weight and size of a print job. A postage rate scale for a chosen carrier may then be applied to determine the postage or shipping cost. Similarly, the print job attributes 38 are used to predict the consumables cost to produce a hardcopy of the print job. The consumable costs thus may be combined with the postage cost to determine the total cost of production and mailing of a hardcopy. The method may include business rules menu 36 which provide various options. The options may include: a least quality option, a highest quality option, a fastest printing option etc. The print job attributes may comprise: media type, number of copies, printer technology, layout, finish quality, document processing, media type etc.
Patent GB-2395252-A (GB)
Title: Pulse tube refrigerator
Inventor: HUAIYU PAN
IPC: F28F1/36
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A pulse tube refrigerator for use in recondensing cryogenic liquids, in particular, in a magnetic resonance imaging system, comprises pulse tubes (96,98) and regenerator tubes (92,94), with at least part of a regenerator tube being finned. This increases the surface area available for distributing heat. Each fin may be in the form of an annular disc. The regenerator tube wall and the fins may be manufactured simultaneously, preferably from the same material eg austenitic stainless steel. The fins may be made from a material having a higher thermal conductivity than that of the tube. The fins may be formed from a spiral tape (122, Fig.7B), or may comprise spikes (126, Fig.7C), or may be formed as longitudinal fins. The regenerator tube may be corrugated to form the fins.
Patent GB-2396979-A (GB)
Title: Manual power supply
Inventor: ATKIN HOWARD
IPC: H02J7/32
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A manually driven power source in which first 1 and second 2 components are provided each of which in use is gripped in a respective hand of a user. By appropriate relative movement of the user's hands, a generator (15, fig.8) provided in at least one of the components can be driven in rotation by a crank 6 which extends between the two components and is coupled to a drive shaft 8 of the generator. The drive shaft 8 is linked by a gearbox to the generator (15) such that relative movement between the first 1 and second 2 components drives the generator (15) in rotation. The body is elongate such that it defines a sidewall and two ends from one of which the crank 6 extends in a direction transverse to the length of the body. The body is shaped such that the user's fingers may extend around the sidewall with the thumb and first finger adjacent the end from which the crank 6 extends. This makes it possible for the user to apply significant torque without risking the path followed by the crank 6 being obstructed by the user's fingers.
Patent GB-2383986-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with airflow to reduce surface water spray
Inventor: NOCK VICTOR JOSEPH
IPC: B62D25/16
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: A vehicle (10) has a front at which airflow vents (11) are provided, the front airflow vents (11) being connected to passages that direct the flows of air entering the front airflow vents (11) to downwardly directed discharge outlets at or adjacent the vehicle wheel arches so that downflows of air (13) are created around the wheels (12) of the vehicle (10) thereby reducing or preventing the outward emission of surface water spray from the vehicle wheels (12). The air entering the vents (11) can also be directed to inflatable structures within the vehicle (10) to cushion goods against movement.
Patent GB-2403541-A (GB)
Title: Displacement indicator apparatus
Inventor: SMITH ANDREW
IPC: E01B35/12
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: The present application relates to apparatus suitable for providing an indication of the displacement of a railway tie. The apparatus comprises a mounting housing 5 mounted fixedly on the railway tie 2 and an indicator member movable relative to the mounting element 5. The apparatus also includes friction grommets 15,19 for retaining the indicator member 3 in a displaced position relative to the mounting element 5. The application also relates to a method of inspecting a section of railway track. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Patent GB-2404165-A (GB)
Title: Template for hanging a radiator
Inventor: EDWARDS JAMES
IPC: B25H7/00
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: A template for hanging a radiator comprising two radiator brackets 1,3 connected by a retractable/extendable ruler 2. Spirit levels 4 are provided on the brackets to level the device. The device is also equipt with a laser measure 5 to measure the vertical height of the device from the ground.
Patent GB-2394404-A (GB)
Title: Electric beverage maker
Inventor: SCOTT MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: A47J31/30
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: An electric beverage maker 2 comprises a lower, water boiling vessel 4 , a funnel 14 extending into the lower vessel, a compartment 10 for receiving a beverage, and an upper vessel 6 mounted over the funnel 14 to receive liquid which has passed up the funnel 14 through the compartment 10 and from which the beverage is dispensed. The base of the lower vessel 4 is provided with electric heating means and with a thermally sensitive control for switching off, or reducing the power of, the heating means when the lower vessel 4 boils substantially dry. It further has an overheat protector for switching off, or reducing the power of, the heating means in the event of severe overheating of the base. The electric heating means may comprise a sheathed electric heating element. The electric element may be arranged so as to prevent boiling of water in the region below the lower end of the funnel.
Patent GB-2388246-A (GB)
Title: Non-magnetic metallic layer in a reader gap of a disc drive
Inventor: DIMITROV DIMITAR V
IPC: H01L43/08
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: A read/write head (110, 200) with a bottom shield d(203) on a slider substrate (201) and a shared shield (204) spaced apart from the bottom shield (203). A write head (211) is deposited on the shared shield. A read sensor (223) is spaced apart by reader magnetic gaps (RG1, RG2) from the bottom shield (203) and the shared shield (204). Electrically insulating layers (224) in the reader magnetic gaps (RG1, RG2) form a thermal resistance between the read sensor (223) and the shields. A thermally conducting nonmagnetic layer (225, 262) in a reader magnetic gap reduces the thermal resistance without a corresponding reduction in the reader magnetic gaps.
Patent GB-2394709-A (GB)
Title: Handle for attachment to bottle
Inventor: DHANJI MAHMOOD SUNDERJI
IPC: B65D23/10
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: A hand grip attachment for a bottle or like necked container, comprises a collar 2, 4 for location around the neck of such a container, a strap 8 for location around the body of the container and a portion 1 extending from the collar to the strap so that in use a space for fingers to pass through is formed between the container and that portion. The collar is formed by a curved gripping surface of a first component 2 and a gripping part of a second component 4 having the shape of an incomplete ring. The first component 2 is hinged to a latching member 5 about a first pivotal axis 11 and the second component 4 is hinged to the latching member about a second pivotal axis 12 parallel to the first. The latching member and second component can be manipulated to cause the second component to be pivoted downwardly over the top of the container so that the gripping part is opposite to the gripping surface.
Patent GB-2410791-A (GB)
Title: A height adjustable flue box
Inventor: HEWSON DANIEL JAMES
IPC: F23J13/04
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: A flue gas collector box for use with a pre-cast flue system can be secured to a wall by means of a solid fastening. The solid fastening may comprise a screw. The flue gas collector box may be provided with an attachment flange 3 provided with fixing points 6. The flue gas collector box may be varied in height. The flue gas collector box may comprise an upper section 1 and a lower section 2 with the upper section 1 being larger than the lower section 2 such that the two sections 1, 2 may be adjusted telescopically. The flue gas collector box may be provided with a multi-positional gas fire anchor bar 4 and multi-positional gas fire anchor points 5.
Patent GB-2411303-A (GB)
Title: A base station RF amplifier with feedback-controlled bias for improved efficiency and linearity
Inventor: NEUHAUS MARTIN
IPC: H03F1/52
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: The bias applied to the transistor of a base station transmitter amplifier is varied in dependence on a comparison 8 between the input and output signal amplitude envelopes, thereby to improve efficiency and linearity when transmitting signals of varying amplitude. The supply voltage may be varied in steps 12 in dependence on the input signal amplitude, with an output regulator to reduce supply transients. The transistor can provide an output power exceeding its maximum rated power for a short time which is based on the cumulative amplitude distribution function of the input signal. The thermal integration network 11 will reduce transistor bias to prevent overheating if a high level input persists.
Patent GB-2411686-A (GB)
Title: Support for window during installation
Inventor: LEES JOHN
IPC: E04G3/18
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A support for a window 28 during installation comprises a pair of arms 10 and optionally a tray 12. Each arm 10 comprises a horizontal portion 13 which may be extensible by means of a telescopic portion 15, and a clamp means comprising jaws 19, 20 and threaded members 21 to clamp the arm to an aperture frame as shown: a pivoted support strut 23 bears against a wall at 25, and chains may be used to further secure the device to the wall.
Patent GB-2413364-A (GB)
Title: Integrated pump with driven hollow shaft
Inventor: WHEATLEY CHRIS
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: The main shaft 1 of a motor or engine is hollow and contains an impeller, a propeller, or a fan 2 for pumping fluids or gases. The medium being pumped travels directly through the centre of the hollow shaft 1. A secondary shaft 3 may be provided within the first shaft 1, the secondary shaft 3 containing a device 4 for pumping fluids through the secondary shaft 3. The impeller, propeller, or fan 2, 4 may be bonded, welded or press fit into the shaft.
Patent GB-2396821-A (GB)
Title: A seat holder for the external high-power focusing ultrasonic treatment
Inventor: HE SHENXU
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: A seat holder used in the external high-power focusing ultrasonic treatment includes: a wave source for generating the high-power focusing ultrasonic; a holding device for holding the patient and a displacing device for the spatially relatively displacement between the holding device and the wave source, in front of the emitter place for the source, there is a vessel for holding the conductive medium, said vessel is an open trough, in which, said seat holder includes a pad immersed in the open trough, in the middle of the pad there is a structure which can transit the power of the ultrasonic, said seat holder also includes a structure supporting the pad. With the seat holder, the patient can be treated by the high-power focusing when he is sitting, and it widens the applications of the high-power focusing ultrasonic treatment.
Patent GB-2406966-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometry spectral correction
Inventor: KLEE MATTHEW S
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: Spectral skew in a mass spectrometer is corrected by optimizing 320 the mass spectrometer for a mass spectrometry performance parameter, generating 330 measured spectra of a known reference compound, comparing the measured spectra to the known spectra of the known reference compound, generating 340 a correction function from the comparison, and using 350 the correction function to correct subsequent scans on the mass spectrometer. There is employed a software correction of spectra (signal processing such as curve fitting) to match any reference mass spectral response paradigm (e.g., magnetic sector instruments). By applying a software correction, the performance of the mass spectrometer may then be optimized independently, thereby yielding better overall performance of the system.
Patent GB-2419117-A (GB)
Title: Frame structure of a work machine
Inventor: BRINDLE RICHARD JAMES
IPC: B62D33/06
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A work machine 10 includes an upper frame structure 14 rotatably mounted on a lower ground engaging means 11 by which the machine is moveable over the ground; the said upper frame structure comprising a first monolithic frame section (30, fig.2) and a second monolithic frame section (31, fig.3); each mounting components (40, 42, 48, 49, fig.2) in or thereon; the said frame sections include respective coupling formations (35, 36 fig.2 and 52, 53 fig.3) allowing said frame sections to be coupled together.
Patent GB-2411188-A (GB)
Title: Retrievable downhole flow meter using differential pressure measured in a venturi
Inventor: DELONG ROBERT C
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A flow meter 25 for use in the flow bore of a production well is installed in a tubular sub 24 having a landing profile 41. The flow meter 25 has a venturi with a first port 47 at the narrow throat 34 and a second port downstream at a wider passage 37; the ports 47, 49 communicate with a pressure sensor circuit to assess the differential pressure and then determine the flow rate. When in the flow meter 25 is in the tubular sub 24, the ports 47, 49 in the flow meter are positioned to communicate with tubes 27, 29 connected to the sub 24; seals 51, 53, 55 are provided in the annulus between the flow meter 25 and the tubular sub 24. The sensor circuit may be exterior of the sub 24 or at the surface. A pump 17 (ESP) can be provided upstream of the flow meter 25. A fishing neck 45 can be provided to retrieve the flow meter 25.
Patent GB-2426884-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced diaphragm rim of an electro-acoustic transducer
Inventor: DODD MARK
IPC: H04R7/12
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A loudspeaker, preferably a tweeter, comprises a diaphragm 2 having an acoustically radiating surface, a supporting part or coil former 27 that supports the diaphragm and that extends from a peripheral region of the diaphragm in a direction away from the acoustically radiating surface, and a reinforcing part 6 that provides rigidity to the transducer. The reinforcing part extends from the supporting part to the front part such that a portion of the reinforcing part is spaced by a gap 8 from the front part and/or the supporting part.
Patent GB-2420103-A (GB)
Title: Electric power assist steering controller for left or right hand drive vehicles
Inventor: KIMURA KAZUSHI
IPC: B62D65/00
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: A vehicular electric power steering control apparatus can be commonly used for the left and right mounting positions of steering wheels without changing software. The apparatus includes a motor 7 for applying an assist force to a steering mechanism, and a controller 3 for supplying a current corresponding to a steering state of the steering mechanism to the motor. Upon installation, a part of the controller 3 acquires vehicle information related to the left or fight steering wheel 1 mounting position and a parameter related to the information is stored. After storage, the steering mechanism is controlled based on the parameter. However, in a production line mode, the parameter may not be referred to.
Patent GB-2431723-A (GB)
Title: Coordinate measuring machine
Inventor: BAILEY RALPH PETER STEVEN
IPC: G01B21/04
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A coordinate measuring machine operable to employ pentapod kinematics to determine the absolute position at a measuring point tip by measuring about five axes. The machine comprises a first, bifurcated linkage, a second, trifurcated linkage, and a plurality of elongate struts. First and second ones of the plurality of struts share the first linkage, third, fourth and fifth ones of the plurality of struts share the second linkage, and the first and second linkages are coupled via a handle. The first and second struts are preferably rotatably engaged to the first linkage, and the third, fourth and fifth struts may be rotatably engaged to the second linkage. First through fifth nodes may be provided, each node being slidably engaged to a corresponding one of the first through fifth struts. The nodes may comprise means for measuring the displacement of the corresponding strut relative to the node.
Patent GB-2416073-A (GB)
Title: Directly-heated oxide cathode and fluorescent display tube using the same
Inventor: KATO MASAHIRO
IPC: H01J1/15
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: A directly-heated oxide cathode and a fluorescent display tube using the same, which works with low power consumption, is provided. In a filament cathode, an alkaline earth oxide having an average grain size of 0.1 mum to 2.0 mum is coated in a thickness of 0.5 mum to 4.0 mum on the surface of a core metal wire. This structure reduces the power consumption of the filament cathode. The filament cathodes mounted in a fluorescent display tube can reduce the power consumption of the fluorescent display tube.
Patent GB-2430560-A (GB)
Title: Laminated stator for tubular electrical machines
Inventor: FLEM GRAHAM LE
IPC: H02K35/02
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a stator 20 for a tubular electrical generator or motor having a substantially cylindrical inner surface 24 containing a series of axially-spaced slots 26 for receiving the coils 28 of a stator winding. The stator is formed from a plurality of stacked annular laminations 40, 40' that define the slots 26 and the inner surface 24. The laminations comprise circumferentially-spaced radial slits defining fingers that extend radially outwards from their radially inner edges. The slits and fingers reduce the overall eddy losses in the stator whilst permitting simple manufacture, simple assembly and high radial thermal conduction for good cooling. In an alternative embodiment, the laminations and their fingers may be replaced by layers of batons of similar radial extent to the laminations.