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Patent GB-2431899-A (GB)
Title: Frame unit for supporting a printing screen
Inventor: ZAHN MICHAEL
IPC: B41N1/24
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: A frame unit for supporting a printing screen in a tensioned state, wherein the frame unit comprises a frame which includes at least one frame member, the at least one frame member comprising: a supporting frame element which includes a plurality of catch elements; and at least one engagement element for engaging a fitted printing screen, wherein the at least one engagement element is movably coupled to the supporting frame element such as to be movable in one, tensioning sense to tension a fitted printing screen and support the same in a tensioned state, the at least one engagement element including an engagement feature which, with movement of the at least one engagement element, is moved in relation to the catch elements and configured to engage the one of the catch elements corresponding in position to the tensioned state, such as thereby to lock the at least one engagement element thereagainst.
Patent GB-2422019-A (GB)
Title: Beverage measurement system
Inventor: HOLLOWAY MARK
IPC: G01F23/00
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A beverage measurement system for a beverage container such as a wine bottle 14, the system comprising: a series of markings 12 provided on an exterior surface of the wine bottle 14 and precisely positioned to indicate, from the level of beverage remaining in the bottle 14, when a measured quantity of beverage has been dispensed from the bottle 14. The measured quantity relates to a particular material content of the beverage in the bottle 14 such as alcohol content, so that a consumer can determine how much alcohol has been consumed. The alcohol content may be represented as the number of 'standard drinks'. A correspondingly marked drinking vessel such as a wine glass (see Fig. 6) is also described.
Patent GB-2434907-A (GB)
Title: Registration number plate for a vehicle, incorporating a code
Inventor: HART GEOFFREY FRANCIS
IPC: B41M5/00
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: A registration number plate, with an enhanced degree of security, comprises a plurality of layers 2, 3, 4 laminated and bonded together, the layer 2, 3, 4 including registration number defining parts and an additional code defining part 5. The code 5 is detectable by the human eye, preferably unaided, or by an optical character reader and the code is located either between two of the layers 2, 3, 4 or formed in one of the layers 2, 3, 4. Ideally the code 5 is harder to read that the registration number, for example the code 5 could be smaller than the registration number or have a lower contrast with the background. The code 5 is preferably marked into the number plate using a CO2 or YAG infrared laser.
Patent GB-2435130-A (GB)
Title: Computer Dock
Inventor: ABRAM RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A computer dock comprising a device for protecting a portable computer against damage during vertical or inclined insertion within the computer dock comprising an abutment member, slidably mounted on a rail, and biased to an upper position when the dock is not in use; said abutment member moving downwardly as a result of abutment against a portable computer during insertion, and at the same time exerting an upward force that at least in part counteracts the downward force of gravity acting on the portable computer.
Patent GB-2435470-A (GB)
Title: Agricultural fertiliser composition.
Inventor: MARKS DAVID
IPC: C05G3/00
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: An agricultural fertiliser composition comprising (i) a water-soluble salt of a nutrient mineral, (ii) a plant oil, (iii) an emulsifier and (iv) a wax, wherein the water-soluble salt of a nutrient mineral is in suspension in the oil. Such compositions are useful in administering in particular secondary or micronutrients to plants.
Patent GB-2435731-A (GB)
Title: Electronic tag with shield
Inventor: NORRIS JOSEPH FRANCIS
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: An electronic tag comprising an electronic circuit adapted to transmit readable identifier information to an interrogation device and a shielding means movable between a first position in which communication with the interrogation device is inhibited and second position in which communication with the interrogation device is permitted. The invention also relates to a system of remote monitoring of articles by means of the electronic tag and a kit of parts thereof.
Patent GB-2435841-A (GB)
Title: Magentic device for supporting machine tool in use
Inventor: HSIEH PAN-CHUNG
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: A fixture device which allows stable operation of a machine tool, in particular a circular saw, whilst cutting metallic surfaces. The device includes a base plate 20 disposed at the bottom of the machine tool 10 having a projecting rib 21 and a fixture device 30 containing a magnet and having a guide rail 33 for accommodating the projecting rib of the base plate. In use, the magnet fixes the fixture device to the surface to be cut and enables the rib to move within the rail in a stable manner thus allowing a smooth cutting operation.
Patent GB-2436516-A (GB)
Title: A power cable guide to secure the cable to the operator
Inventor: DAVIES DAVID GARETH
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A power cable guide 1 includes a shaped clip 4 for securing the cable of a power tool whilst the tool is in use. The guide also includes attachments 2 and 3 for fixing the guide to the belt of the operator. The device thus secures the cable, preventing it from being cut or damaged by the power tool in use. The cable may be released from the clip when required.
Patent GB-2430297-A (GB)
Title: Transaction apparatus for enacting token-less transactions
Inventor: ROTHWELL STEPHEN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention relate to alternative kinds of transactions, which do not involve payment using only cash or a token device such as a smart card or chip and PIN card. In some embodiments, transactions involve a customer providing token-less transaction authentication information using customer interface means (150) that is adapted to receive, from a customer, in a first mode of operation, PIN or other token device authentication information, for use in a token device transaction, and token-less transaction authentication information, when operating in another mode of operation. In some embodiments, the customer interface means may be a specially-adapted chip and PIN card reader apparatus. Accordingly, such a customer input means facilitates manual input by a customer of voucher, coupon, accrued loyalty points, Air Miles, ticket or pass authentication information, without the need for a retailer to install new equipment or IT infrastructure.
Patent GB-2441974-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball retriever
Inventor: WILSON GRAHAM
IPC: A63B47/02
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: A golf ball retriever comprises a vertical hole 5 through a putter head 15. Within the hole there is a circular rim 6 which reduces the diameter of the hole. The base of the putter 10 is chamfered to match the internal profile 14 of a golf cup 12 so that the club may be pressed down on to the ball 9. The ball is pushed through the hole to the upper part of the hole. The ball may them be lifted from the hole, or ejected into the hand.
Patent GB-2447641-A (GB)
Title: Rotorcraft comprising differential gearing and a CVT arrangement
Inventor: STREVENS DARREN
IPC: B64C27/12
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A rotorcraft comprises one or more lift rotor(s) 12 and a tail propulsion rotor 14, the aircraft having an engine 2, a differential 4 and a transmission system operable to transmit torque to the rotors, the transmission system including a continuously variable transmission (CVT) arrangement 6. The differential gearing 4 receives torque from the engine 2 and transmits it to the main rotor 12, and the tail propeller 14. Ideally, the CVT arrangement 6 is located on the transmission to the main rotor 12. By using the CVT system, the speed ratios between the main lift rotor and the tail propulsive rotor can be varied. The rotorcraft may be a compound aircraft, ie., possessing a wing 16 to provide lift during horizontal flight. A second lift rotor may take the form of a contra-rotating rotor. The rotorcraft may be an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Patent GB-2447897-A (GB)
Title: Alarm interface between local detectors and main alarm panel with delay means
Inventor: FOSTER ANDREW
IPC: G08B17/00
Filed: 2007-03-24
Abstract: An interface is provided for a fire alarm system, the interface having a number of alarm condition detectors 11,12,13 on in put circuit 7 and alarm devices 6 on output circuit 8. The interface is connected to a fire alarm panel 1 with sounders 2. The interface has a silence controller 4 having a timer and a user control to for turning off activated alarm devices. The fire alarm system may cover a plurality of dwellings each with its own interface. When a detector in one dwelling is triggered, the silence controller operates the corresponding alarm device but does not immediately signal an alarm condition to the fire alarm panel, instead a timing cycle of the timer is started. If an alarm condition remains at the end of the timing cycle, the fire alarm silence controller operates the corresponding alarm device once again and then signals an alarm condition to the fire alarm panel. The panel then issues appropriate instructions to each silence controller, such as those in each dwelling to operate the alarm devices under its control. The timer prevents false alarms placing the entire alarm system in an alarm condition.
Patent GB-2440606-A (GB)
Title: A mounting bracket
Inventor: WILLS ANDREW
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 2007-04-18
Abstract: A mounting bracket 1 for attaching a monitor support to a panel 2 having a least a pair of spaced parallel channels 8, wherein the mounting bracket 1 comprises a body 3 and two end caps 4, 5 fixed to either end of the body 3 via fastening rods 4a, 4b. The body 3 and end caps 4, 5 have a cylindrical aperture 6 to receive a support post 7 which may be attached to a monitor arm. The body 3 further comprises a clamping mechanism (20, Figure 4) having a pair of clamping plates 21, 22 received within the body 3, so as to clamp the body 3 against the panel 2. The clamping plates 21, 22 are spaced from each other by a shaft 24, having a tool engaging face (26, Figure 4) so as to facilitate rotation of the shaft 24 to draw at lest one of the clamping members towards or away from the other. The body (31, Figure 9) may also comprise a quick-release mechanism (32, Figure 9), having an operating shaft (48, Figure 12), and a locating bracket (69, Figure 12).
Patent GB-2449063-A (GB)
Title: A saturation control loop for a BJT or IGBT in a switching power supply
Inventor: LALITHAMBIKA VINOD A
IPC: H03K17/0422
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: The base drive to a switching transistor Q1 in a switched mode power supply is adjusted in dependence on the sensed collector voltage so that the transistor can conduct the required load current without becoming saturated. Saturation would delay turn-off and increase turn-off switching loss. The transistor is switched on quickly by a large initial base current 410 to reduce turn-on switching loss but the base drive is then reduced. The left plate of the collector voltage sensing capacitor 400 is clamped to earth 406 during the turn-on process. This node is then allowed to float so that collector voltage variations can be sensed by the leaky peak detector 1202. The base drive may be adapted in dependence on the measured turn-off time in a previous cycle (figure 35). Collector dv/dt may be controlled during turn-on and turn-off (figure 31). The on-period may be ended early if the collector voltage exceeds a threshold.
Patent GB-2434752-A (GB)
Title: Medical implant comprising a biological substrate and a diamond-like carbon coating
Inventor: KILL IAN RUSSELL
IPC: A61L27/30
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: An implant for use in medical applications comprises a biological substrate and a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating on the substrate. The substrate may comprise fibrous dermal collagen. The coating may be from 0.01 to 5 m thick. A method of coating a biological substrate comprises providing a biological substrate in hydrated form and applying a DLC coating to at least a part of the substrate. The implant can be used in tissue repair and/or to restore function.
Patent GB-2436500-A (GB)
Title: Gravel pack shut tube with control line retention and method for retaining control
Inventor: CORONDADO MARTIN P
IPC: E21B23/14
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A gravel pack multi-pathway tube includes a body and a flow passage at the body. Further, the tube includes a projection at the body, the projection receptive to a control line. A gravel packing device component wherein the component includes a shroud, a multi-pathway tube at the shroud, and a projection appurtenant the multi-pathway tube, the projection being receptive to a control line. A method for running and protecting a control line at a gravel pack component, which includes running a component into a wellbore wherein the component includes a shroud, a multi-pathway tube at the shroud, and a projection appurtenant the multi-pathway tube, the projection being receptive to a control line and inserting a control line at the projection.
Patent GB-2453738-A (GB)
Title: A catamaran with a water guide surface extending between the two hulls
Inventor: ORR ANTHONY HUGH
IPC: B63B1/12
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: A catamaran with two symmetrically arranged hulls in which each hull 1 and 2 has an outer surface that from the bow diverges away from the fore/aft axis of the hull to a stern part of the hull 9 where the outer surface runs parallel to said fore/aft axis of the hull. Each hull also has an inner surface that from the bow diverges away from the fore/aft axis of the hull to a point of maximum beam of the hull, before converging 4 towards and eventually meeting the outer surface at the stem of the catamaran. Each hull also has a lower surface 5 that links the inner and outer surfaces, below the waterline, and in the stem part of each hull extends beyond the inner surface to form horizontally extending water guide surface 8.
Patent GB-2455118-A (GB)
Title: Wheel cover with fastening means
Inventor: WANG HUNG-SHENG
IPC: B60B7/12
Filed: 2007-11-29
Abstract: The wheel cover includes a main body 10, and several composite fastening components to be joined to a spring ring for fastening to a wheel; the wheel cover main body has an annular portion and several hollow portions 10. Each fastening component includes a holding base member 11 and a fastening piece 12; the holding base members are formed on the annular portion of the body. Each fastening piece 12 is formed on a periphery 103 of a hollow portion 101 and is joined to the main body 10 by one or more connecting portions 121. In assembly, the fastening pieces 12 are either moved towards the base members 11 or removed from the main body and coupled to the holding base members to constitute the fastening components. When several wheel covers are stacked before use, the fastening pieces do not affect the stack height.
Patent GB-2459636-A (GB)
Title: Priority audio signal selection
Inventor: TRIM RICHARD M
IPC: H04R27/00
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: A circuit is connected to a plurality of sound sources. Each sound source is given a priority. The circuit detects whether there is an input signal from each of the sound sources. The circuit outputs the highest priority detected signal. The output may be connected to a public address system. The signal sources may include fixed and radio microphones, recorded messages and music players. The microphones may have higher priority than the recorded messages, which may in turn have higher priority than the recorded music. The priorities of the different inputs may be changed. A switch on a desk top microphone may be used to indicate that a signal from the microphone is present. The time constants of the circuit are adjusted to allow smooth operation with discontinuous speech and other signals in public address announcements.
Patent GB-2459491-A (GB)
Title: Infant baby chair with collapsible multi section leg structure
Inventor: CHENG PAO-HSIEN
IPC: A47C3/34
Filed: 2008-04-24
Abstract: A multi section collapsible leg structure for a high chair 2, e.g, an infant or baby chair, with legs provided at the bottom of the seat section 1 comprises top leg units 21 and bottom leg units 22, a shrinking segment 212 e.g. a section or reduced diameter, connected to the bottom end of the upper leg units 21 and housing a resilient engaging unit 232, an insertion hole 221 (e.g. a socket) provided on the top end of the lower leg units 22, and an engagement hole 222, corresponding to the resilient engaging unit 232 provided outward on the side edge of the insertion hole. This arrangement allows the chair to be used as a conventional high chair or as a low stool (figure 6). Preferably the resilient engaging unit 23, figure 3, includes resilient element 231 (e.g. a spring) and an engaging piece 232 projecting out of a through hole 213 provided on the side edge of the shrinking segment 212 by the action of the spring force from said resilient element 231. There may further be a step edge 211 provided.
Patent GB-2457111-A (GB)
Title: Rotating dial sifter
Inventor: THORPE TIMOTHY
IPC: A45D33/00
Filed: 2008-04-29
Abstract: A container, e.g. for powder cosmetic products, has a bottom portion 114, a bottom sifter 116 engaged with the bottom portion 114 and having at least one sifting hole 120, a dial sifter 118, which is rotatably engaged with the bottom sifter 116 and has at least one sifting hole 124 and at least one axially extending cavity 130. A removable cover 112 has at least one axially extending pin 132 to extend into the cavity 130 in the dial sifter. In use, the pin 132 engages with the dial sifter so that when the cover 112 is rotated into the closed position, the dial sifter 118 is rotated in relation to the bottom sifter 116 to offset the holes formed in the two sifters. When the cover 112 is rotated into an open position, the dial sifter 118 is rotated in relation to the bottom sifter 116 to align the holes in the two sifters 116, 118. A method of filling a container with sifter is also described.
Patent GB-2459537-A (GB)
Title: Drawing aid
Inventor: JAMES ANDREW
IPC: B43L13/14
Filed: 2008-05-01
Abstract: A perforated grid forms a basis for a drawing aid for copying, for example, a photograph. The photograph is divided into squares using one of a number of existing techniques, such as a primary transparent overlay grid, computer software, a projection device or a mesh. The object grid is placed over the chosen medium, usually paper or cloth. This grid is characterised in that the major part of each square of the object grid is a cut in, for example, a transparent plastic sheet out to reveal the medium underneath. Thus marks corresponding to points or lines in any square of the primary grid can be placed directly and accurately on the final medium in the appropriate square in the secondary grid. The grid can then be removed and the drawing tidied, finished, rendered or painted.
Patent GB-2460279-A (GB)
Title: A Method And System For Cleaning Buildings
Inventor: ALI IBRAHIM GHULAM MURAD
IPC: A47L11/38
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: A method and system for cleaning buildings are provided. In this system, the danger of falling from height is reduced to minimum. All the stages of cleaning buildings can be managed, directed and controlled from long distance and from any place. Some winches, steel wire, some types of joints, some nozzles of liquid and gas, liquid and gas tanks, one computer, and connection systems controlled by office are used in this system. The system is composed of some vertical wires and or/horizontal wires and/or oriental wires placed on the inside and/or ouside appearance of buildings and instruments and machines moving in coordinates of Z, X, Y with the aid of nano liquids and/or nano gases and/or steam and/or water and/or wind and/or compressed air force and/or AC magnetic force and/or DC magnetic force and/or a combination of these two and/or magnetic force and/or electro-magnetic force and/or suction lift and/or buoyancy force and/or vacuum cleaner and/or chemical materials and/or bio-liquid and/or bio-gas and/or cloth and/or paper and/or cellulose materials and/or leathers and/or natural fibers and/or artificial fibres and/or composites and/or mineral materials and/or natural materials and/or artificial materials and/or polymers and/or petrochemical materials and/or silk and/or silk fibers can be utilized for cleaning the flat, projected and indented surfaces of buildings, both inside and out.
Patent GB-2460490-A (GB)
Title: Transaction terminal
Inventor: GROVER GRAHAM
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 2008-06-02
Abstract: A transaction terminal 1 comprises a receptacle 17, 20 having an opening through which an object or objects held in the receptacle 17, 20 can be removed and locking means arranged to secure the receptacle 17, 20 in such a way that, when enabled, the receptacle 17, 20 opening is inaccessible to users. The terminal 1 also comprises data input means 11, 5, 21 for receiving user information and an authentication system arranged to authenticate users based on the information received from the data input means 11, 5, 21, to determine a security level associated with an authenticated user, and, in the event that the security level permits access to the receptacle 17, 20 to disable the lock. The terminal 1 can have more than one receptacle 17, 20 each with its own independently controllable lock, perhaps for cash, a printer cartridge and a print roll. The use of different security levels for different service personnel means that access to receptacles 17, 20 can be limited and a printer repairer may have access to the printer receptacle 20 but not the cash receptacle 17. The terminal 1 can be connected to a network and can log access data including cash amounts to a central database. The data input means may be a card reader 11, touch screen 5 or a biometric sensor 21. The transaction terminal 1 is preferably an ATM.
Patent GB-2447855-A (GB)
Title: Iron-based sinter multilayer wound bush, method for manufacturing the same, and operating machine connecting apparatus
Inventor: TAKAYAMA TAKEMORI
IPC: B22F3/10
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: This invention provides an iron-based sinter multilayer wound bush having excellent cost effectiveness, a method for manufacturing the same and an operating machine connecting apparatus. The iron-based sinter multilayer wound bush comprises an iron-based sinter sliding material layer, which , while lowering the coefficient of friction, can realize excellent antiseizure properties and abrasion resistance, can impart self-lubricity to increase grease-supply intervals or eliminate the need to supply grease, firmly sinter-bonded onto a back metal steel plate. The iron-based sinter multilayer wound bush is characterized by comprising a back metal steel plate, an iron-based sinter sliding material layer sinter-bonded onto the back metal steel plate, a diffusing layer of iron-based alloy particles provided near the bonded interface of the iron-based sinter sliding material layer and the back metal steel plate, and a Cu alloy phase provided around the bonded interface and extended on the bonded interface side.
Patent GB-2452169-A (GB)
Title: Carbon dioxide sequestering fuel synthesis system and use thereof
Inventor: GRAUPNER ROBERT KURT
IPC: C25B3/25
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: A carbon dioxide sequestering, fuel synthesis system comprises an electrolyzer to electrolyze saltwater for producing hydrogen and metal hydroxide. The hydroxide solution obtained by the electrolysis is passed to an osmotic exchanger, for flow within channels defined by gas permeable walls of the osmotic exchanger. External surfaces of the permeable walls are exposed to atmosphere fluid flow, wherein carbon dioxide of the atmosphere permeates the permeable walls for sequestering via reaction with the metal hydroxide.