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Patent GB-2410001-A (GB)
Title: Injection compression moulding
Inventor: CLARKE PETER REGINALD
IPC: B29C45/34
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A mould for injection compression moulding of an article, comprises a female mould part 10 and a core 16 for mounting in use on the platens of an injection moulding machine for movement towards and away from one another between an open and a closed position. A sealing ring 20 surrounds the core 16 for effecting a seal between the female mould part 10 and the core 16. The core 16, the female mould part 10 and the sealing ring 20 together define a closed mould cavity as the core approaches the closed position. In the invention, the sealing ring 20 has a tapering surface 22, 24 that seals against a tapering surface on the core 16 as the core 16 reaches the closed position.
Patent GB-2398020-A (GB)
Title: Digital swing weight scale for golf club
Inventor: BAC MITCHELL E
IPC: A63B53/00
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A swing weight scale is presented that measures the swing weight of a golf club by measuring the torque exerted by the club about fixed balance point. The apparatus comprises an elongated torque arm 12 pivotally mounted to a base 46. At one end of the torque arm a pair of rollers 22,24 cradle the shaft of the golf club (Fig.1, not shown) from underneath. At the other end of the torque arm a vertical stop 32 provides a reference for locating the butt of the golf club shaft and provides the mounting surface for a second pair of rollers 38,40 that cradle the upper surface of the shaft at the butt end. The rollers allow the golf club shaft to freely rotate about its longitudinal axis so that the golf club head will hang down freely. A torque sensor 50 is mounted at the pivot point 58 of the torque arm to measure the torque produced by the golf club as it is supported by the torque arm. A simple computer program converts the torque produced by the golf club on the torque arm into swing weights based on the known dimensions, weight and other parameters of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2393770-A (GB)
Title: End fitting
Inventor: BOWDEN JOHN V
IPC: F16L37/113
Filed: 2004-01-17
Abstract: An end fitting for a gas hose 23, for releasably connecting an appliance to gas supply pipework. In use, the end fitting connects to a valve (17) of the gas supply pipework, a projection 25; 29; 32 of the end fitting forcing a valve member 21 off its seat 20 in order to allow gas to flow from a gas supply into the hose and thence into the appliance. The end fitting is releasably connectible to the valve 17 by way of a bayonet fitting. At least a part of the bayonet fining or the projection of the end fitting is of a material having a lower melting point than the remainder of the end fitting. Melting of this part, for example in the event of fire, results in the valve member 21 returning to its seat 20, thus causing the valve 21 to close automatically.
Patent GB-2401015-A (GB)
Title: Security method and apparatus using biometric data
Inventor: CHEN LIQUN
IPC: H04L9/30
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A security method and apparatus is provided in which a trusted authority (40) is arranged to receive biometric data of an individual and to use it both as a biometric reference for comparison with biometric characteristics of a present individual (70A) in order to determine (44) whether the latter is the individual (70) represented by the biometric data, and to generate a decryption key using the biometric data and private data of the trusted authority (40). This decryption key is apt to decrypt data encrypted using both public data of the trusted authority and an encryption key string comprising the biometric data (50). The decryption key therefore may be generated in accordance with identifier-based cryptography (IBE) utilising quadratic residuosity (QR) or Weil or Tate pairings. The method/system may have application in password data storage and/or retrieval.
Patent GB-2413366-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine intercooler.
Inventor: ROLT ANDREW MARTIN
IPC: F02C7/18
Filed: 2004-04-24
Abstract: An engine (110, 210) for moving a vehicle (132) has first and second compressors (13, 14) for pressurising an engine airflow, and intercooling means (116, 290, 292) for cooling the engine airflow between the first and second compressors (13, 14) The intercooling means (116, 290, 292) includes a heat exchanger (116) which is arranged to be cooled by a flow of the fluid generated by the movement of the vehicle (132).
Patent GB-2420417-A (GB)
Title: A capillary viscometer and method of measuring viscosity
Inventor: THOMAS GRAHAM
IPC: G01N11/08
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: A viscosity measurement apparatus 10 comprises a capillary tube 12 of known length and radius and also includes fluid flow means to control the volume flow rate of fluid passing through the capillary tube 12 and further includes a pressure transducer 40 to measure the pressure of the fluid in the capillary tube 12. Since all of these parameters are known and recorded, the viscosity of the fluid within the capillary 12 can be calculated. The apparatus 10 uses a separation fluid 2 in order to space the sample fluid 1 from a rinse fluid 3 (see Figs 3 and 4) to minimise and reduce any cross-contamination and associated interface error. The apparatus causes fluid s to flow through the capillary tube 12 in the following order: sample fluid 1, separation fluid 2, rinse fluid 3, separation fluid 2, second sample fluid 1 and so forth.
Patent GB-2406942-A (GB)
Title: Internet-based apparatus and method of tracking and reporting assets
Inventor: SADLER DEAN
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: An internet-based method of tracking and reporting assets on an asset management system is provided with a 5 server (20) connected to the Internet. A plurality of software modules (22-30) execute on the server. Each of the software modules provides a function to track and report the assets on the internet-based asset management system. The users gain access to the software modules 10 through the Internet. The asset management system appears as web pages available through the World Wide Web. The software modules provide the ability to add and update an asset on the asset management system, add employee information to the asset management system and 15 update the asset with the employee information, create an asset tag containing asset information, and generate a report based on the asset information.
Patent GB-2423125-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sealed pipe joint
Inventor: SEATON JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: F16L23/02
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: A pipe connection comprising a cylindrical cover 30 and sealing means, wherein the cylindrical cover 30 has a first annular inward projection 42 and a second annular inward projection 39, the second projection 39 being removable from the cover 30, and the sealing means comprising at least one annular seal 31-36 which is situated between the cover 30 and each pipe 1, 2 connected therein. The connection may be used to connect two flanged pipes 1, 2 wherein the annular seal(s) 31-36 are situated between the cover 30 and the flanges 43, 44. Both the first and second projections 42, 39 may have an inner diameter equal to the outer diameter of the first and second pipes 1, 2 respectively. The inner diameter of each projection 42, 39 may be less than that of the cover 30 and equal to the inner diameter of the seal(s) 31-36. The second annular projection 39 may be removable in a radial direction allowing the cover 30 to be slid axially free of the seal(s) 31-36 to facilitate disconnection of the pipes 1, 2 connected therein.
Patent GB-2412492-A (GB)
Title: DC voltage supply for ion-optical RF electrode systems
Inventor: WEISS GERHARD
IPC: H01F27/29
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A supply circuit for an ion-optical RF electrode system 50, 51 e.g. a quadrupole for ion guidance, ion fragmentation, ion filtering or ion storage, comprises a transformer having a primary winding 40 connected to an RF supply and at least two secondary windings 42-25, 43-46, 44-47 each having a centre tap connected to a DC supply 48,49 so that the electrode system is provided with at least two DC potentials superimposed on the RF voltage. The DC potentials can generate at least one voltage drop across a chain of resistors or across a resistance layer 52, 53 to provide a DC potential gradient. Two, independently controllable potential gradients may be provided by a connection at point 54 between the resistance layer 52, 53 and the underlying electrode 50, 51. The secondary windings may be made from twisted, braided or litz wires or from printed conductors wound on a flexible foil. The circuit avoids the use of chokes.
Patent GB-2425044-A (GB)
Title: Cup
Inventor: SHEN TZU-YUAN
IPC: A47J31/18
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: A cup for a user to directly drink the beverage in the cup. The cup includes a main body and an isolating member disposed in the main body for dividing the interior of the cup into two isolated spaces. The isolating member serves to stop the beverage material, while permitting the beverage to flow through the isolating member from one isolated space to the other. The isolating member can comprise a mesh 112 mounted in a flame 111 located between longitudinal rails 16 on the inside of the of the cup. Other examples are disclosed.
Patent GB-2425468-A (GB)
Title: Mattress for use in pregnancy
Inventor: GREGORY BELINDA
IPC: A47C27/10
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: An inflatable mattress has an opening in which there are three inflatable telescoping cylindrical inserts. The mattress enables a pregnant woman to sleep safely and comfortably on her front. The inserts can be inflated, deflated or removed depending on the stage of pregnancy and the size of the baby.
Patent GB-2412881-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head
Inventor: GALLOWAY ANDREW J
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: A golf club head (20) having a body (22), a striking plate (24) and a frame (26) is disclosed herein. The body (22) is preferably composed of a low-density material. The frame (26) has a plurality of arms (42a-d) for attachment to the striking plate (24). The golf club head (20) preferably has a volume between 300 cubic centimeters and 500 cubic centimeters. The golf club head (20) preferably has a mass between 105 grams and 300 grams.
Patent GB-2428994-A (GB)
Title: A submersible vessel with a buoyant air supply hose
Inventor: SHINN IAN DAVID
IPC: B63G8/36
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A submersible vessel comprises a body with an air supply comprising an air hose attached to the body at one extremity and a floatation device at the other and means of removing carbon dioxide. Ballast can be detached from the body allowing the vessel to ascend rapidly. The air supply further comprises a floatation device in the form of a buoyant platform which supports a reel for the releasing and braking of the air hose and a mast which has an air intake and a method of warning vessels near the floatation device. The flotation device can have a generator, batteries, thruters and an air pump attached. The submersible vessel has a communications and control system, propulsion systems, seats, a hatch and emergency and safety systems.
Patent GB-2431225-A (GB)
Title: Liner Component for a Combustor
Inventor: NICHOLLS ANDREW PAUL
IPC: F23R3/28
Filed: 2005-10-15
Abstract: A sacrificial liner 54 is provided for an access aperture in a combustor casing (16 fig 3), the aperture permitting location of a fuel injector 28. The liner has an outer annular surface 62 and an inner annular surface 59, and both surfaces are arranged in an eccentric relationship. The combustor casing and the liner are dimensioned such that the liner is an interference fit within the combustor aperture, and the liner may also include a flange 55 to locate the liner at a predetermined axial location. The liner serves to protect the combustor outer casing from wear by a series of piston rings 50 mounted in a seal carrier 52. The eccentricity of the surfaces prevents excess contact pressure between the piston rings and the seal carrier, and therefore improves component life.
Patent GB-2419069-A (GB)
Title: Handling jitter in differential data signals
Inventor: ENGEL ANDY
IPC: H03L7/08
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A method for compensating jitter in received differential data signals includes recovering a first clock signal 310 from the received differential data signals and generating re-timed differential data signals 312 based on the received differential data signals and the first clock signal. A level 328 of jitter in the re-timed differential data signals is detected. A second clock 318 signal is recovered from the re-timed differential data signals. Jitter-compensated differential data signals 316 are generated based on the re-timed differential data signals, the second clock signal, and the detected level of jitter.
Patent GB-2423375-A (GB)
Title: Control of consumption of a material in a vehicle between supply points
Inventor: KOSAKA YUJI
IPC: F02D45/00
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A travel assist system searches (S20) a nearest service station based on navigation information and predicts (S22) in an embodiment Quantity (Uc) of aqueous urea solution to be consumed until the service station is reached. If (S24) a quantity of the remaining aqueous urea solution is not greater than the aqueous urea solution consumption at least by a predetermined value, a warning is provided (S26) to a user. Control conditions of an internal combustion engine (diesel engine) (B2) enabling the vehicle to reach the service station without running short of the aqueous urea solution are calculated (S28) . An exhaust gas recirculation quantity is increased based on the calculation result. Thus, nitrogen oxides contained in the exhaust gas may be reduced and consumption of the aqueous urea solution may be reduced. In a further embodiment fuel consumption may be controlled enabling the vehicle to reach the service station without running short of fuel.
Patent GB-2435611-A (GB)
Title: Handle operable to weigh a bag and a bag incorporating such a handle
Inventor: SPENCER NIGEL
IPC: A45C13/28
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: A self weighing bag assembly comprises a handle 10 attached to a bag 2, and a weighing device 14 located within a cavity in the handle and arranged so that in use the weight of the bag is measured when a user lifts the bag from a surface using the handle. The weight may be displayed on a screen 18 located on the bag and the weighing device may be formed at least in part by a hand grip portion of the handle. In use, the self weighing bag assembly allows an airline passenger to weigh their bag before reaching the check in desk at the airport and avoid the possibility of an excess baggage charge.
Patent GB-2437139-A (GB)
Title: Carpenter's plane with hardened disposable blade
Inventor: COSTELLO JOE
IPC: B27G17/02
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A small disposable blade is filled onto rivets in a back plate and clamped into position. The back plate includes slots which allow its position to be adjusted. The clamp is supported by a plate attached to the back plate at the opposite end to the rivets; but on the same face. A screw passes through the clamp and base plate. The back plate may comprise steel or a light alloy.
Patent GB-2438402-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic fluids
Inventor: MCKECHINE THOMAS JOHN
IPC: C10M111/04
Filed: 2006-05-22
Abstract: There are provided hydraulic fluids comprising at least one phospholipid lubricant blended with one or more of a glycol, glycerol or a glycerol ester and having a water content of less than 10% by weight. Also provided are hydraulic systems and methods of using and manufacturing hydraulic fluids.
Patent GB-2439273-A (GB)
Title: Combination mop bucket and wringer
Inventor: YOUNG SCOT
IPC: A47L13/58
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A combination mop bucket and wringer unit 10 comprises a mop bucket 12 having a bottom surface 16 and a peripheral wall 18 which upstands from the bottom surface 16, a mechanical press wringer 14 which is supportable on the upper edge 30 of the peripheral wall 18 of the mop bucket 12, and means for releasably engaging the mechanical press wringer 14 with the bucket 12 to prevent separation of the mop bucket 12 and the mechanical press wringer 14. The peripheral wall 18 has an upper edge 30 which defines an opening 32 of the mop bucket 12. The mechanical press wringer 14 has a wringing basket 40 for receiving absorbent mop material, one or more movable press elements 44 for exerting a squeezing force on the mop material when in the wringing basket 40, a press mechanism 46 for moving the or each press element, and a handle 48 for operating the press mechanism. The releasable engaging means includes a pivotable clip 74 on two opposing sides of the combination mop bucket and wringer unit 10 and an engagable element 76 with which a respective pivotable clip 74 can be snap-fit releasably engaged, each said pivotable clip 74 being formed independently of the mop bucket 12 and the mechanical press wringer 14 and being pivotably engaged with one of the mop bucket 12 and the mechanical press wringer 14, and the said engagable element 76 being provided on the other one of the mop bucket 12 and the mechanical press wringer 14.
Patent GB-2439965-A (GB)
Title: Stock management system
Inventor: WHITEHEAD STEPHEN CRAIG
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: A central management system 2 exchanges data with a store at a remote site 3, where a display 32 imparts visible and/or audible information to store customers. Monitoring means at the store monitors behaviour of store customers. Predetermined content data is transmitted from the central management system 2 to the remote store site 31 for display. Monitored customer behaviour data may be transmitted from the remote store site 31 to the central management system 2, to enable evaluation of the customer behaviour in response to the content data. Data transmission between the central management system 2 and the remote store site 31 is effected without using the in-store IT system. Stock may be monitored at a Point of Purchase (POP) display. Barcode readers are monitored passively at payment terminals 35. Brand alarm means may impart visible or audible information to store customers or operatives. Compliance means may monitor whether a poster is displayed at a POP.
Patent GB-2429859-A (GB)
Title: Data converter
Inventor: WEINSTEIN MICHAEL J
IPC: B81B7/02
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: In a clocked data converter with a vibrating microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) resonator 310 the MEMS resonator is used as part of the clock circuitry of an analog to digital converter or a digital to analog converter. The MEMS resonator 310 may be used as the frequency determining element of an on-chip oscillator, or as a bandpass filter used to clean up an external clock signal.
Patent GB-2430502-A (GB)
Title: Switching regulator with over-current protection
Inventor: LEE MING-HAN
IPC: H02M3/157
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A switching regulator 300 comprises a tank circuit 120, a comparator 102 that generates an error signal Vc, a second comparator 104 that generates a pulse signal and a gate driver 106, and an over-current protection circuit 310. Over current circuit 310 counts the number of times that the error signal Vc rises above a preset voltage (fig 5, Vs) and enables a control signal that influences the driving signal to tank circuit 120 when the count exceeds a preset number, whereupon transistor switch 108a may be turned off to reduce the output current IL to load 130. The number of times that the error signal exceeds the preset voltage may be counted over a preset time period (fig 4A, Ta). The time period for which the error signal exceeds the preset voltage (fig 4B, Tb) can also be counted and, when greater than a threshold value may also enable the control signal. Comparator and over-current protection circuitry 350 may be embedded on a control chip that may also include switching transistor unit 108, the circuit allows over-current protection without using a series resistor (figs 2A, 2B, R) to detect the load current IL.
Patent GB-2433664-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for determining the angle of incidence of an electromagnetic wave
Inventor: SCHOEBEL JOERG
IPC: G01S13/44
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: An arrangement for determining the an angle of incidence of an electromagnetic wave is disclosed comprising, a transmission unit 102 for emitting an electromagnetic wave in a primary emission direction towards a target object, at least two reception units 101a,101b for receiving the electromagnetic wave reflected by the target object, and an evaluation instrument (500, Fig.6) for evaluating reception signals of the reception units 101a, 101b, so as to obtain the angle of incidence of the electromagnetic wave with respect to the boresight of the transmission unit 102 and therefore an angular position of the target object with respect to the boresight of the transmission unit 102. The evaluation device (500,Fig.6) is divided into an angle determination instrument (300,Fig.6) and a selection instrument (400,Fig.6) for selecting a correct side of the boresight of the possible angles of incidence of the electromagnetic wave.
Patent GB-2442791-A (GB)
Title: Golf training aid
Inventor: NATTRASS PETER
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: A golf training aid comprises a holder for holding a card or similar material over a golf ball to obscure the ball from the view of a player. The card is positioned at such a height that a golf club can be swung underneath it. The holder may be in the form of a vertical holder with a ground engaging spike and a slot at the other end for holding the card. The holder may also be in the form of a moulded piece of plastic formed into roughly an "S" shape. The lower end of the "S" engaging the ground and the upper end for holding the card. The lower end may support a not in play golf ball to aid stability of the holder.
Patent GB-2430933-A (GB)
Title: Optical crystal films, based on acenaphthoquinoxaline sulfonamide derivatives having an acid substituent
Inventor: LAZAREV PAVEL I
IPC: G02B1/04
Filed: 2006-10-09
Abstract: Optical crystal films, with phase retarding properties (in particular optical retarders or compensators), based on acenaphthoquinoxaline sulfonamide derivatives of general structural formula (I): <EMI ID=2.1 HE=42 WI=55 LX=806 LY=870 TI=CF> <PC>```[wherein: <DL TSIZE=2> <DT>n<DD>is 1, 2 or 3; <DT>X<DD>is an acid group; <DT>m<DD>is 1,2 or 3; <DT>Y<DD>is a counterion selected from the list consisting of H<+>, NH4<+>, Na<+>, K<+>, Li<+> and alkaline earth metal cation; <DT>p<DD>is the number of counterions providing neutral state of the molecule; <DT>R<DD>is a substituent selected from the list consisting of -CH3 -C2H5, -NO2, -Cl. -Br, -F, -CF3, -CN, -OH, -OCH3, -OC2H5, -O-COCH3, -OCN, -SCN, -NH2. -NHCOCH3 and -CONH2; and <DT>z<DD>is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4] </DL> may be prepared by applying a solution of (I) (where Y is other than an alkaline earth metal cation) to a substrate, drying to form a solid crystalline layer and optionally treating the layer with an alkaline earth metal salt solution (e.g. of a water soluble Ba<2+>-containing inorganic salt). The acid group X is preferably -COO<->, -SO3<-> or -[O]0,1-P(O)(OR')O<->). An adhesive layer 9 may be applied to the optical crystal film 8, formed on substrate 7, and a protective layer 10 temporarily applied to the adhesive layer 9. Upon removal of the protective layer 10, the remaining film may be applied to an LCD glass with adhesive layer 9 and used as an external retarder.