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Patent GB-2409404-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum cleaner suction port
Inventor: CHOI KEON-SOO
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A suction port assembly 200 of a vacuum cleaner is connected with a cleaner body (110, Fig 1) by an extended flow passage (120, Fig 1) and draws in air and dust from a surface being cleaned when the cleaner is in operation. The suction port assembly includes a suction head 210 having a suction hole (213, Fig 3) formed at a bottom surface 211 opposite to the surface being cleaned. A first connection member 260 extends from one side of the suction head. A second connection member 270 rotatably connects at one end to an exit end of the first connection member and rotates about a first axis x to move upwardly and downwardly with respect to the suction head, and at the other end is connected with the extended flow passage. A third connection member 280 engages the second connection member with one end rotatable about a second axis Y substantially perpendicular to the first axis, and the other end is disengageably connected to the extended flow passage.
Patent GB-2415639-A (GB)
Title: Control of a computer entity
Inventor: FESTEJO RONALD JONAS
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: An apparatus, and method, for processing a succession of video images and an audio signal to give a control function comprises identifying motion in a succession of video images and determining whether that motion satisfies predetermined criteria. It is determined whether the audio signal satisfies one or more predetermined audio criteria. A control function is activated in response to the video motion and audio signal matching the predetermined criteria. Various motion criteria are defined including determining the amount of motion, the speed of the motion, the stopping of the motion. There may be a time limit for the motion and sound to occur together. The sound may be collected via a microphone and the video image captured by a camera, possibly a combined unit. The images may be displayed on a screen. The processor is preferably a games machine and the control function is a game function. The games machine may react to a clap be the player through both the movement of the hand and the sound rather than the motion and sound individually.
Patent GB-2415712-A (GB)
Title: Fence connector
Inventor: HENMAN ALASTAIR
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A fence connector for connecting a fence panel <B>6</B> to a fence post <B>4</B> comprises first and second members <B>32</B>, <B>34</B> connected to one another at an angle. The first member <B>34</B> comprises means <B>40</B> for locating the member either side of a portion <B>10</B> of a fence panel or fence post to be gripped. Locating means <B>40</B> may be an aperture extending through the member <B>34</B> or a U-shaped portion of the member <B>34</B>. The second member <B>32</B> may comprise an aperture for receiving a fastener <B>38</B>. A fencing system may be formed from panels and posts connected together at connection points using such a connector, preferably using pairs of such connectors at each connection point.
Patent GB-2406769-A (GB)
Title: Manipulating a window within a three-dimensional display model
Inventor: KAWAHARA HIDEYA
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: The present invention provides a system that facilitates manipulating a 2D window within a three-dimensional (3D) display model. During operation, the system receives an input from a 2D pointing device, wherein the input specifies a 2D offset within a 2D display, and wherein the 2D display provides a view into the 3D display model. Next, the system uses the 2D offset to move a cursor to a position in the 2D display, and then determines if the cursor overlaps a window within the 3D display model. If so, the system determines a 2D position of the cursor with respect to a 2D coordinate system for the window, and communicates this 2D position to an application associated with the window. This enables a user of the 2D pointing device to interact with the application.
Patent GB-2404099-A (GB)
Title: Scale detection for electric heaters
Inventor: COSGROVE PAUL
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2001-01-30
Abstract: A method of detecting scale build up in a liquid heating apparatus comprising measuring the temperature of the heater of the apparatus when liquid in the vessel is boiling, comparing said temperature to a reference temperature and reducing the power applied to said heater if said temperature is greater than the reference temperature by more than a predetermined threshold. A separate audio or visual indication that de-scaling is required.
Patent GB-2422353-A (GB)
Title: Privacy shield for use when entering a PIN
Inventor: COLLIER GREG
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: A shield 1 is provided for partially masking the screen of a touch pad 3 or a keyboard used for inputting a pin number or other security code or data into an electronic data entry device or system. The shield is open at at least one end to allow entry of a users hand and has opaque side members which support an opaque upper member 2. The upper member includes at least one opening 4 from one side of which is upstanding an inclined shielding member 5. The shielding member projects upwardly from the side edge and towards the opposed side edge of the opening and is inclined at an angle thereby to prevent viewing of the screen other than by a person whose line of vision is aligned with the shielded opening(s). The shielding member may pivot such that its angle is adjustable.
Patent GB-2416542-A (GB)
Title: Pelletised carbonaceous fuel product
Inventor: WEBSTER JOHN SAMUEL
IPC: C10L5/12
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A process for producing rigid fuel pellets from a particulate carbonaceous material and a silicate-based binder with one or more surfactants, and optionally water, comprising: admixing the material and binder; and agglomerating the mixture by tumbling, preferably using a rotary drum, to form rigid fuel pellets at ambient temperature. The agglomeration by tumbling allows pellets of a variable size distribution, which may be handled, stacked and transported without significant breakage, to be formed without moulding or heat treatment. Preferred binders comprise sodium or potassium silicate, with optional additional ingredients such as lime (as a sulphur-absorbing agent), inorganic binders, cements and waterproofing additives. Preferred particulate materials include coal dust, coal fines or peat. The pellets may be formed with hardened outer shell.
Patent GB-2429047-A (GB)
Title: Device for mounting plumbing pipes on a support
Inventor: TRICKETT ROBERT
IPC: F16L5/00
Filed: 2005-08-13
Abstract: A device D1 for mounting end portions of a pair of plumbing pipes on a support wall, the device comprising a template 18 having at least one pair of pipe location sites, the template being adapted to be secured to the support wall to mount the pipes. Each pipe location site is preferably in the form of an aperture 20, lined by grommets 24. The template may consist of two portions connected to each other by a hinge (34, fig. 5), or fastened together to form a rigid plate. Also claimed is a method of mounting pipes using the device.
Patent GB-2417938-A (GB)
Title: Theatre drive system
Inventor: HAINES CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: B66D1/36
Filed: 2005-09-12
Abstract: A counterweight drive system comprising, a support frame 11, a drive system comprising at least one hoist motor 12, at least one header pulley 14 and at least one return pulley 15, connection means 13 to connect said drive system to flat(s) or other item(s) to be raised and lowered, and control means to control the operation of said drive system. Preferably, the motor is a steel band motor and the frame is the conventional one used for a conventional counterweight system. The use of the steel band motor allows the normal counterweights to be done away with and allows the system to be retrofitted to replace existing weighted systems. A band clamp 13 is also provided. Preferably the header pulley has a central, multi-stranded pulley and a flat band pulley either side thereof (Fig 2B).
Patent GB-2419247-A (GB)
Title: Variable power supply filter for an optical transducer
Inventor: ASUNCION JOHN JULIUS DE LEON
IPC: H04B10/118
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: An optical transducer 202 such as an infrared photodiode generates an output signal that is representative of optical irradiance and a noise control circuit 204 is coupled in a power supply path of the optical transducer. A switching circuit 206 varies the noise control provided by the noise control circuit, in response to changes in the output signal of the optical transducer. The noise control may be varied in a number of different ways, including: turning the noise control on or off, varying the noise control in discrete steps, or varying the noise control in a continuous manner. The noise control circuit is preferably a low pass filter for rejecting power supply noise. The output of the transducer may be passed through one or more variable gain amplifier stages. The filter may be switched into the transducer's power supply path under high gain (low irradiance) conditions to the increase the power supply rejection ratio (PSRR); and switched out of the path under low gain (high irradiance) conditions to increase the responsiveness of the receiver to high bandwidth transmissions.
Patent GB-2432091-A (GB)
Title: Fault tolerant public address system
Inventor: PRIEST ERIC
IPC: H04R29/00
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: A public address network includes a driver unit (11) that comprises a high pass circuitry pass and a low pass circuitry pass. The high pass part drives an audio signal (14) on to a pair of signal wires (12). The low pass part comprises a gyrator circuit that drives a pilot signal (15) on to the pair of signal wires (12). The signal wires transmit the audio signal and deliver it to one or more audio output units (16). The signal wires also transmit the pilot signal and deliver it to one or more isolator circuits (20). Each isolator circuit is arranged to operatively isolate a section of the signal wires.
Patent GB-2431659-A (GB)
Title: Gas barrier coating having high thermal resistance
Inventor: ILLSLEY DEREK RONALD
IPC: C08L29/04
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A coating composition comprises a silylated polyvinyl alcohol and colloidal silica in an aqueous vehicle, where the solids content of the composition is not greater than 7.5% w/w, the silyl monomer content of the silylated polyvinyl alcohol is not greater than 3.0% (based on the monomers forming the silylated polyvinyl alcohol), the silylated polyvinyl alcohol comprises at least 50% w/w of the solids content of the composition, and the average particle size of the colloidal silica is from 5 to 80nm. It may be coated on a substrate with a layer of an inorganic compound to form a gas barrier lamella. The substrate is preferably polyester and the inorganic layer is silicon or aluminium oxide.
Patent GB-2419420-A (GB)
Title: Mass flow controller with dual processor controller
Inventor: SHAJII ALI
IPC: G01F1/68
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: A mass flow controller (200) comprises: a mass flow sensor (202) configured to produce a mass flow signal representative of a gas flow through the mass flow controller (200); and an electronic controller (210) configured to produce a closed loop control signal for an outlet control valve(220), based on the mass flow signal. The electronic controller (210) comprises a dual processor controller configured to provide a network interface, for example a web server (602), that permits the execution of mass flow controller active diagnostics from a device connected to the network. The electronic controller (210) may comprise a dual processor arrangement consisting of a deterministic 1002 and a non-deterministic 1004 processor, where the deterministic 1004 processor is configured to produce the close loop signal for the outlet control valve (220). This arrangement may enable on-line monitoring and manipulation of mass flow controller signals.
Patent GB-2435099-A (GB)
Title: Means for monitoring accuracy of measurements of gas contaminants
Inventor: HOK BERTIL
IPC: G01N27/16
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: A sensor arrangement (1) for detecting a reactive component of a gas mixture, the sensor arrangement comprising: an enclosure (7) which is selectively moveable between an open configuration (1a), in which an interior of the enclosure may communicate with surrounding gases, and a closed configuration (1b), in which the interior of the enclosure is substantially isolated from the surrounding gases; a catalytic sensor (2) adapted to detect the presence of the reactive component, the sensor being located within the enclosure; and a processing arrangement operable to compensate for variations in the sensitivity of the catalytic sensor and to place the enclosure in the closed configuration (1b) in response to the fulfilment of a predetermined detection level. Also disclosed is means to determine a time constant of the decay of a signal output by the catalytic sensor, or another parameter related to the rate of decay, following the isolation of the catalytic sensor; and from the time constant or other parameter, calculate the sensitivity of the catalytic sensor to the presence of the reactive element.
Patent GB-2424314-A (GB)
Title: Re-tightenable stator body slot wedge system
Inventor: YUNG MABEL SHANG
IPC: H02K3/487
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: A generator stator core (10) has a plurality of axially extending radial slots (12) arranged about the periphery thereof with windings in each of the radial slots. At least one adjustable wedge and slide assembly is located in each of the slots, arranged to restrain the windings, the assembly including a wedge component (48) and a slide component (30) which interface along respective sloped surfaces (32, 46) formed on respective sides of each of the wedge component and the slide component. The slide component is formed with a zone of laterally extending, discrete fingers (40) on each side thereof that are angled relative to a longitudinal axis of the slide. The wedge component (48) is slidably received in a pair of dovetail grooves (18) in the radial slot (12) with the slide component located between the wedge component and the windings (14, 16) such that the discrete fingers (40) engage side walls of the radial slot (12). Slots in the ends of the wedge and a hole in the top surface allow insertion of tightening tool.
Patent GB-2436121-A (GB)
Title: Seat reclining means with sliding ratchet lock
Inventor: DREW MICHAEL
IPC: B60N2/427
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A recliner mechanism for a seat having a seat cushion (2 Fig 1) and an adjustable backrest (4 Fig 1) includes a first hinge member (10) attached to the cushion. A ratchet element (18) is mounted on the first hinge member for linear movement in an adjusting direction and has a curved first tooth segment (62) with a first centre of curvature. A cam (20) is mounted on the first hinge member for rotation about a cam axis to control movement of the ratchet. A second hinge member (12) is connected to the first hinge member (10) by a pivot (24) for angular adjustment about a pivot axis and has a curved second tooth segment (50) with a second centre of curvature that coincides with the pivot axis. The ratchet element (18) is adjustable between a locked configuration in which the tooth segments are engaged and an unlocked configuration in which the tooth segments are disengaged. The recliner mechanism has a principal axis that passes through the pivot axis in a direction that is perpendicular to the pivot axis and parallel to the adjusting direction. The first centre of curvature and the drive axis are offset from the principal axis.
Patent GB-2426605-A (GB)
Title: Instruction issue control within a superscalar processor
Inventor: WILLIAMSON DAVID JAMES
IPC: G06F15/78
Filed: 2006-03-27
Abstract: A data processing system including multiple execution pipelines each having multiple execution stages E1, E2, E3 may have instructions issued together in parallel despite a data dependency therebetween if it is detected that the result operand value for the older instruction will be generated in an execution stage prior to an execution stage which requires that result operand value as an input operand value to the younger instruction and accordingly cross-forwarding of the operand value is possible between the execution pipelines to resolve the data dependency.
Patent GB-2427041-A (GB)
Title: Torque control device for electrical tools
Inventor: CHUNG FU-HSIANG
IPC: G05D17/02
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A torque control device for an electrical tool has a switching circuit (10), a voltage detecting circuit (30), a torque detecting circuit (40) and a processor (20). The switching circuit (10) connects between a motor of the electrical tool and a DC voltage source. The voltage detecting circuit (30) detects voltage variation of the motor. The torque detecting circuit (40) based on the detected voltage or current variation data outputs an actual torque value of the motor. The processor (20) may compare the actual torque value with a default value to determine whether actual torque is greater than the default. If so, the switching circuit (10) may be turned off by the processor (20) to prevent the motor from being damaged. A high voltage protecting circuit (50) and a low voltage protecting circuit (60) are also provided.
Patent GB-2426786-A (GB)
Title: Electromechanical push to close latch
Inventor: GARNEAU GREGORY GILBERT
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: An electromechanical push to close latch has a pawl 49 positioned for linear movement in a housing, with the pawl being biased to the outward extended position. An electric motor 69 operates a cam 95 to change the position of the pawl thereby retracting it into the housing. An electronic circuit board 59 controls the operation of the electric motor under the direction of an outside control signal. The circuit board also senses the position of the pawl to stop the operation of the motor when the pawl is fully retracted. The pawl mounting can be reconfigured for the pawl to extend and thereby operate in a plurality of selectable directions - for example in fig. 8 where housing portion 47 containing the pawl has been turned through ninety degrees with respect to housing portion 45 containing the motor 69 and reduction gears. Cam 95 engages onto a splined hub 91 of an output gear and engages into a pawl cavity.
Patent GB-2430343-A (GB)
Title: Chew resistant pet bed
Inventor: JANNICHE LUISE
IPC: A01K1/035
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: A pet bed comprises a rigid base item 2 and a side wall item 3. A laminar sheet item 1 is stretched across the base and held in place between the base and the side wall. A void thus formed may be filled with insulating material item 4. The wall may be of any height to prevent draughts, and of sufficient thickness that the dog cannot grip with its jaws (Figure 5). The wall may be fixed to the base by a releasable fastening (Figure 4). A cage (Figure 3) may be fitted over the bed to confine the pet if required.
Patent GB-2441349-A (GB)
Title: A method for the scanning and preparation of a 3D object
Inventor: WOOLNER MARTIN
IPC: G05B19/4099
Filed: 2006-09-04
Abstract: A method for the preparation of a 3D object (for example a sculpture) comprises the steps of, scanning at least a portion of the object to prepare an image data set 102, 104; modifying the image data set; and preparing a completed sculpture using the modified image data set 112, 118. The method preferably comprises the steps of, assessing an object to be sculpted 100 and identifying portions of the object with a level of detail greater than a predetermined threshold; scanning the object with the exception of the portions identified to have detail above the predetermined threshold to provide an image data set; modifying the image data set 112 to include data for the omitted portions, to provide a complete image data set for the object; and preparing a completed sculpture using the modified data set. In an alternative method, the sculpture is prepared by the steps of scanning a portion of an object to provide an image data set; preparing a partial sculpture of the scanned portion of the object using the image data set using a first technique; and preparing a full sculpted object using a second technique.
Patent GB-2442020-A (GB)
Title: Control system for a marine vessel
Inventor: HINTON TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: G05B11/01
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a control system 22 for a marine vessel 10 that integrates control of a plurality of machine components 12,14,16,18 required to operate the vessel 10. This is achieved using a data network connecting the machine components to a control server. The control server receives sensor data from the machine components 12,14,16,18 over the data network, automatically generates appropriate control signals, and sends the control signals to the machine components 12,14,16,18. The control server comprises control logic implemented in software that is used to carry out automatic generation of the control signals.
Patent GB-2442454-A (GB)
Title: A support for a backrest for a saddle-type seat
Inventor: BOTTING DAVID IAN
IPC: B62J1/28
Filed: 2006-10-07
Abstract: The support (10) includes a backrest pad mounting (11) secured to an in-use erect stem member (12) a part of which is, at a pivot location (18) remote from the pad mounting, pivotably secured to an indexing mount (19). The latter supports a cam (29) that is moveably engageable with the stem member (12), movement of the cam determining the part thereof that engages the stem member in order to cause the stem member (12) and the indexing mount to pivot one relative to the other in adjustment of their relative translational positions. The cam (29) has a series of flat surfaces to engage the stem member (12) which can comprise two mutually slidable sections for length adjustment.
Patent GB-2431960-A (GB)
Title: Pressure relief in aircraft windows
Inventor: WOOD JEFFREY H
IPC: B64C1/14
Filed: 2006-11-01
Abstract: A window assembly for an aircraft fuselage comprises an exterior transparent panel 12and an interior transparent panel 14 positioned in an opening of the fuselage. The exterior transparent panel is be spaced apart from and in an at least partly overlying relationship with the interior transparent panel. To ameliorate pressure build up in the spaced apart area 15, a pressure modulator, such as a vent 16, may be provided. The vent may be provided on either panel. The invention also provides a pathway between the spaced apart area and the atmosphere outside the fuselage. Also provided is a window assembly for an aircraft in which the interior panel is constructed to withstand a greater load bearing force than the exterior panel.
Patent GB-2444270-A (GB)
Title: A plug for blind installation into a workpiece to plug and seal a hole
Inventor: BREWER JONATHAN LEE
IPC: F16B33/00
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: A plug for blind installation into a workpiece to plug and seal a hole, comprises a sleeve 2 and an internally threaded nut stem 4. The plug is inserted into the hole such that the sleeve 2 is entirely within the hole, and increasing force is applied to the nut stem 4 with respect to the sleeve 2. Sleeve material is caused to apply axial compression to a shoulder provided on the nut stem 4, causing the sleeve 2 to deform by radial expansion to plug the hole, and causing sleeve material to enter an annular groove 10 on the nut stem 4 to lock the sleeve and nut stem 4 together.