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Patent GB-2363234-A (GB)
Title: Environmental condition detector with audible alarm and voice identifier
Inventor: MORRIS GARY J
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 2000-01-21
Abstract: Due to the presence of various environment condition detectors in the home and businesses such as smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, natural gas detectors, etc., each having individual but similar sounding alarm patterns, it can be difficult for occupants of such dwellings to immediately determine the specific type of environmental condition that exists during an alarm condition. The present invention comprises an environmental condition detector (10) using both tonal pattern alarms (85, 95, 105) and pre-recorded voice messages (90, 100, 110) to indicate information about the environmental condition being sensed. Single-station battery-powered and 120 VAC detectors are described as are multiple-station interconnected 120 VAC powered detectors. The pre-recorded voice messages describe the type of environmental condition detected or the location (50, 115) of the environmental condition detector sensing the condition, or both, in addition to the tonal pattern alarm. Provisions are made for multi-lingual pre-recorded voice messages (60).
Patent GB-2385717-A (GB)
Title: Cable trunking with knockout holes
Inventor: DODDS J
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2002-02-23
Abstract: A trunking, containment for electrical cabling as per fig 1. manufactured from one piece of galvanised non-ferrous metal to form a rectangular box. Incorporating indents/inserts as per fig 1 so that when folded into shape maintains rigidity. Pre-pressed slots which can be knocked out where needed to allow cable exit/entry. It can be rotated to allow a largely varying degree of the incoming/outgoing component parts which go on to form an electrical installation.
Patent GB-2392063-A (GB)
Title: Quantum cryptology which involves passing a received pulse pair through a polarization beam splitter and then two interferometers and detectors
Inventor: BONFRATE GABRIELE
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus for secure distribution of cryptographic key information is described based on quantum cryptography. The apparatus incorporates a transmitter 1 comprising a source of pairs of dim, depolarised light pulses together with a phase modulator 5 and random number generator 6 that are used to encode the pulse pairs with the binary key information by changing the relative phases of the pulses of some pairs. The apparatus incorporates a receiver 13 comprising a polarisation beam splitter 14, and a pair of interferometers 16,17 and optical detectors 19,20. Detector 19 determines when the phase difference between the pulses of a received pulse pair is indicative at a 'O' output from the random number generator, and detector 20 determines when the phase difference is indicative of a '1' output. The invention overcomes problems associated with polarisation evolution in a non-polarisation-preserving optical channel 12 (e.g. standard optical fibre). In addition the invention removes the need for an active random number generator and phase modulator at the receiver, because the polarisation beam splitter acts as if it were a random router.
Patent GB-2380529-A (GB)
Title: Friction liner for clutch
Inventor: FINGERMAN MICHAEL E
IPC: F16D25/0635
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: An annular friction liner (50) for a bridging clutch of a torque converter. The liner has a radially extending friction surface engageable with a reaction surface of the torque converter. The friction surface has a plurality of circumferentially spaced grooves (70) extending from a radially inner edge of the friction surface to a radially outer edge thereof. Each groove extends along a serpentine path and has a series of contiguous groove sections which interconnect end-to-end at a substantial angle to one another. This groove path provides a mixing module for promoting turbulence.
Patent GB-2383456-A (GB)
Title: Generation and usage of workflows for processing data on a printing device
Inventor: TWEDE ROGER S
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: The generation and usage of workflows for processing data on a printing device (120) includes receiving (302) a request to create a workflow for a printing device (120). One or more operations that may be included in the workflow are displayed (304), and user-selection of at least one of the one or more operations is received (306). The user-selected operations are added (308) to the workflow, and a user-selection of an order in which multiple ones of the user-selected operations are to be performed is received (306). When the creation of the workflow is completed, an indication of such is received and the workflow is saved (318). According to another aspect, a request to process data is received (342), the appropriate workflow identified, and the data processed (346) by performing the operations in the sequence in an order identified by the sequence. The printer device may be accessed without having a specific device driver.
Patent GB-2396430-A (GB)
Title: A method of proof testing glass containers
Inventor: SHERGOLD OLIVER
IPC: G01N3/12
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: The method involves applying pressure to a sealed container in two discrete stages. In the first stage, the pressure is increased to a peak over a first rate. In the second stage, the pressure is then reduced to zero at a much greater rate. An embodiment of a proof tester arrangement is disclosed which uses a liquid (eg. water) for pressurizing the container (fig. 3).
Patent GB-2385898-A (GB)
Title: Channel bolt
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16B43/00
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: A channel bolt (18) has a head and a shank, there being engaging means (34) associated with the head, to inhibit sliding of the bolt (18) when in a channel. The engaging means (34) may be protrusions on a bearing surface (36) of the head, an adapted washer, a chock or displaced material of the channel.
Patent GB-2383580-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the treatment of waste
Inventor: TRY NICHOLAS VICTOR
IPC: C05F17/00
Filed: 2001-09-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus 10 is shown for a treatment and conversion process to convert a feed material 12 of biodegradable waste and/or organic matter into products such as soil conditioners, fertilisers, animal fodder and biomass. The apparatus includes a heating vessel in the form of stirred tank 14 for heat treating the feed material 12 and a treatment chamber in the form of worm bed 16 where the heat-treated material 18 is then treated by a vermiculture process to convert the heat treated material 18 into the products. The heat treatment stage functions to sterilise and kill pathogens and germinaceous matter such as seeds and weeds found in feed material 12 while substantially preserving the feed content for the subsequent vermiculture step and the preferred embodiment involves adding steam to an aqueous pulp of the feed materials 12. The vermiculture step then involves the use of several varieties of worms to consume all or part of the heat-treated material 18 in an environment where the conditions of life of the worms are optimised for breeding. The worm cast harvesting system using a wire cutter can cleanly slice or shave the worm cast product in a plane parallel to the bed base as the cutter device 59 is drawn along the underside of the bed in one direction, without disturbing the structure of the cast located within the bed and reducing the incidence of any untreated feed and worms being dislodged, a common problem found in the more intrusive prior art cast harvesting devices.
Patent GB-2386697-A (GB)
Title: Head mounted display with waveguide having both ends diagonally cut
Inventor: SONG YOUNG-RAN
IPC: G02B27/00
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: A wearable display device having a display panel 910, includes a waveguide 900 for transmitting a signal. An optical device 930 is attached to a surface of the waveguide 900 in order to magnify a signal transmitted via the waveguide 900, wherein both ends of the waveguide 900 are diagonally cut at predetermined angles. The predetermined angle may be equal to the angle of total internal reflection. An optical device 1330 may also be placed on the prism in order to magnify the transmitted signal.
Patent GB-2393020-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device
Inventor: BAERLOCHER ANTHONY J
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A gaming device includes a free spins game displaying a plurality of reels 100a-c including a plurality of symbols where the symbols include a plurality of award symbols 102 and at least one target symbol 104. A plurality of selections 106a-e including at least one game function are displayed to a player. In a game, the gaming device provides the player with a plurality of free spins of the reels. In each free spin, the gaming device provides the player with an award or awards for any award symbols or combinations of award symbols indicated on the reels. In addition, the gaming device provides the player with one or more picks of the selections for each target symbol indicated on the reels. The gaming device then determines the game function or game functions associated with the picked selections in each free spin. A total award based on the awards and game functions is provided to the player.
Patent GB-2406388-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to assist in the manual application of force to test stability of graveyard monuments and other upstanding structures
Inventor: PANKE STEPHEN GERALD
IPC: G01N3/20
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: The applicator consists of an L-shaped support stand. The weight of the operator is applied near the corner of the L, so that the test force against the monument can be applied from the stand without causing the applicator to tip or lift. The applicator is designed for applying the test force via an instrument that will signal for the build up of force to be terminated when a specified test force is reached. Under the conditions in which the device is to be used considerable deflection of the equipment has to be expected (lost motion) before the test force can be built up. A mechanism 1 as commonly known for actuating Sealant Guns or Caulking Guns, or a screw system with release mechanism similar to that employed on bench-mounted vices, is therefore used to apply the force, accommodating the lost motion.
Patent GB-2407802-A (GB)
Title: Buffer fuel tank arrangement for rail vehicle
Inventor: KOERGER HARALD
IPC: B60K15/077
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A fuel supply arrangement suitable for a rail vehicle 1 comprises a main fuel tank 4.1 which supplies an engine 2 via a buffer tank 4.2. The main tank 4.1 may be located in a section 1.3 under the floor of a passenger compartment 1.1 of the vehicle 1 and is typically of a larger volume than the buffer tank 4.2. A pump 4.3 and a filter 4.11 may be provided between the tanks. The capacity of the buffer tank 4.2 may be sufficient to supply the engine for 0.5 to 3 minutes at full load, even if the vehicle 1 is operated on an incline or on curved tracks. A pump control unit (5 fig 2) regulates the rate at which the pump 4.3 supplies the buffer tank 4.2 from the main tank 4.1. Any excess fuel may flow back from the engine 2 to the buffer tank 4.2 through a return line 4.9 via a cooling device 4.10.
Patent GB-2408776-A (GB)
Title: Helical Moineau pump having small radius peaks on rotor and stator
Inventor: PLOP ANDREI
IPC: F04C15/00
Filed: 2003-12-06
Abstract: A Moineau type pump has a rotor 34 with helical lobes 42 having relatively sharp, small radius peaks. The corresponding helical troughs 40 of the stator 36 also have a small radius. The rotor peaks define a sealing line between the rotor and the stator, and may have tip seals 46 possibly in the form of wiper seals, which may be energised by fluid pressure within the rotor. The rotor 34 and stator 36 may both be made of metallic materials, to improve robustness for downhole use.
Patent GB-2397146-A (GB)
Title: Updating boot code using a system controller
Inventor: KING JAMES EDWARD
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed that allow boot code within the apparatus to be updated using a system controller. The apparatus includes a central processing unit (CPU) and a programmable memory that contains boot code at a predetermined location for use in booting the CPU. The apparatus further includes a bus and a bus master for the bus. The CPU accesses the boot code via the bus and the bus master. The apparatus further includes a system controller. This is operable to write boot code into the programmable memory over the bus. In one embodiment, the above components form a single subsystem within an array of such subsystems. A single control point for the array can transmit updated boot code to the system controller for loading into the programmable memory. This then provides a single interface for simultaneously updating the boot code in all subsystems.
Patent GB-2409494-A (GB)
Title: Clamp securing two items in a single action
Inventor: BAYCOCK JULIAN
IPC: F21V21/30
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A clamp for attaching an item to a support element 42. The clamp comprises a first element 30 defining a receiving region 40 for the support element 42 and also defining an engagement region (70, fig. 5) such as a threaded bolt for engaging with a fixing region (72) of the item e.g. spotlight bracket. The clamp also comprises a locking element (74, fig 5) which is displaceable so as to engage the fixing region of the item to hold the item in a fixed position with respect to the support element, and also to cause the support element to be retained in the receiving region. Preferably the clamp also includes a bifurcate second member 50 pivoted at 60 which acts as a catch to retain the support element 42. Particularly for use in suspending spot lights.
Patent GB-2395616-A (GB)
Title: Sounding device
Inventor: TSUTSUMI TERUO
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: In order to use a cabinet of a sounding device as a sound box by dividing the space in the cabinet into at least two portions on bothsides of a speaker, taking radiated acoustic energy beams out of an aperture made in each portions, a partition (4) is disposed perpendicularly to a baffle plate (2) or a front plate (7) of the cabinet (6) through the center (O) of a speaker (3) provided on the baffle plate (2) or the front plate (7), the space inside the cabinet (6) is divided into at least an upper chamber (11U) and a lower chamber (11D), and the acoustic energy is radiated through apertures (8 and 9) made in the chambers (11U and 11D).
Patent GB-2398202-A (GB)
Title: Automated battery configuration my means of a controller
Inventor: DANIEL FRANCOIS
IPC: H01M10/42
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: An automated battery configuration system for a telecommunications power system includes at least one rectifier module 104, a controller 86 and at least one backup battery 50. A database system associated with the controller stores a plurality of records that include a plurality of backup battery parameters. A user interface such as display 90 and input device 94, that is associated with the controller receives user-provided input of at least one battery specifying parameter. The user interface communicates with the database system to retrieve a selected one of the records based on the battery specifying parameter. The battery specifying parameters may include a manufacturer designation and a model designation of the backup battery. A method for automatically configuring a backup battery system for a telecommunications power system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2412903-A (GB)
Title: Telescope rocket launcher
Inventor: HERPAY ZOLTAN
IPC: B64G1/10
Filed: 2004-04-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for launching a payload eg a telescope into space, where the payload is of greater dimension than the launching vehicle. The method involves positioning a launching vehicle 1 inside the telescope 2, in a recess behind a secondary reflector 5 of the telescope 2. The recess is created when the secondary reflector 5 is positioned close to a primary reflector 4 of the telescope 2 before launch. The telescope 2 is coupled to the launching vehicle 1 by means of guide elements 11,15,17,18 which engage guide rails 14,16 on either the inner wall 9 of the telescope 2 or the outer surface 12 of the launching vehicle 1. On completion of launching, the secondary reflector 2 is returned to its operational position.
Patent GB-2413059-A (GB)
Title: Beverage cover
Inventor: NOEL GORDON ROWLAND
IPC: B65D51/02
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: A beverage cover used to cover beverage glasses includes a number of attachments to secure the glass from being manipulated or tampered with and to give the individual a sense of saftey and hygine when being served, and also to protect their beverages from unseen dangers. The attachments may comprise suction pads 5 which may be connected to the cover by extensions which are adjustable in length. The cover may be a precise fit on the rim of the glass and may be made of transparent PVC. A suction pad on the centre of the cover may be used to attach the cover to the bottom of a glass to serve as a table mat 7.
Patent GB-2414658-A (GB)
Title: A brush with external ion generating supply
Inventor: LIN CHING-FWU
IPC: A46B11/06
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A brush comprises a hollow cavity for storing gases and ions which communicates with openings 13 in the brush head. A guide tube 16 connects to an ozone or negative ion generating device. The generating device comprises a housing 20, a brush storage rack, a lid 21, which can be lifted at the brush storage rack, and a power supply socket 22. The brush may also include a vibrating device in the chamber of the brush structure. The generating device also includes an inlet 40 which may be connected to suction cleansing apparatus such as a nose or pimple sucking device. The brush structure may also discharge heating or cooling liquids. Negative ions or gases are delivered via the brush head for cleansing or other health reasons.
Patent GB-2406321-A (GB)
Title: Star wheel with rotatable fingers disposed in recess
Inventor: SPENCE IAN
IPC: B65G29/00
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: An adjustable star wheel which is rotatable about a central axis comprises a disk 36 with a recess 32 in the periphery, the recess able to receive a container, and a pair of opposed spaced apart fingers 44, 45 disposed in the recess. Each finger provides a contact surface for contact a container, and at least one of the fingers is rotatable about an axis parallel to the central axis, allowing variable separation of the two fingers. There may be two disks 36, 37, spaced apart axially from each other and having corresponding recesses, and also two sets of fingers 44-47 spaced apart axially in each set of recesses. Also claimed is an automated guide rail assembly, which comprises a guide rail defining a limit of a path of a container when conveyed. The guide rail is connected to a cam, and the rail is moveable by rotation of the cam to adjust the outer limit of the path.
Patent GB-2399860-A (GB)
Title: Hinge structure for flat visual display device
Inventor: LEE GANG-HOON
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2002-07-27
Abstract: Disclosed is a hinge structure for a flat visual display device. The hinge structure comprises: a fixed plate and pivotal plates respectively fastened to the flat visual display device and a supporting portion for straightening the flat visual display device; rotation shafts with first ends placed in the side of the fixed plate and second ends placed in the side of the pivotal plates, the first or second ends being fixed to allow relative rotational movement between the fixed and pivotal plates; braking members provided around the rotation shafts for applying braking force; and braking housings provided around the braking members and with first fixed ends opposite to the fixed ends of the rotation shaft for applying braking force to faces contacting with the braking members.
Patent GB-2416334-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle handlebar assembly
Inventor: BUJ JOHN STEFAN
IPC: B62K21/16
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: The assembly comprises a mounting portion 24 for mounting on a bicycle; and handle bar portions 16,18 for use in steering a bicycle, in which the handle bar portions are releasable from the mounting portion, that they can be rotated between a first operative condition and a collapsed condition, wherein in the collapsed condition the overall width of handle bar assembly is less than in the first operative condition. The mounting portion 24 has respective four-sided tubes 26 tor receive complementary shaped parts 52 of the handle bar portions 16, 18 in either of the two conditions. The tubes have internal stop pins 40 and rapid-action clamps 34 together with apertures 42, 44 for receiving push buttons 54 of the parts 52 in either of the two conditions.
Patent GB-2417857-A (GB)
Title: A Magnetic Tag and System for Reading a Magnetic Tag
Inventor: ALEXANDRU ANTONENCO
IPC: G06K7/08
Filed: 2004-07-26
Abstract: A method and system are presented for reading a magnetic tag, which is formed by an array of elongated magnetic elements arranged in a spaced-apart parallel relationship in accordance with a pattern of coded information. The tag is located within an interrogating zone where an interrogating field is created. The interrogating field has an alternating travelling magnetic field component with a space phase shift distribution along an axis perpendicular to a direction of force lines of the alternating travelling magnetic field component. Also disclosed is a magnetic tag, and method of manufacturing, wherein one or more magnetic elements are defected so as to be undetectable by a tag reading system.
Patent GB-2407086-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing closure with hinged cap and complete peroheral seal
Inventor: SKILLIN CLIFFORD W
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A dispensing closure (10, fig 2)/200 for a container comprising a closure body (16, fig 3)/216 adapted to be mounted on the container. The closure body (16)/216 has a dispensing orifice 34/234 and a sealing cap 214. A pair of adjacently spaced living hinges (18,20, fig 6)/218 connect the sealing cap to the closure body for movement between an open and a closed position. The closure body and sealing cap have sealing elements 30,28,36,40/240,236,242,224 that provide a complete peripheral seal between the sealing cap and the closure body when in the closed position. The sealing cap has a camming lug 26 located between the living hinges, and contacting the sealing elements on the closure body without impairing the integrity of the sealing elements, and further provides a snap-action to the movement of the sealing cap from the open to the closed position. The sealing elements may include engaging beads 240,242 and sealing surfaces 224,236,36,40. The closure body may have a tapered end, the terminal end of the camming lug 26 may be rounded and the lug may be positioned between the pair of hinges (18,20). The hinge may be located radially inwardly from an outer peripheral edge of a skirt 238. A central sealing bead 226 may be provided depending from upper wall 223.
Patent GB-2419102-A (GB)
Title: Powered safety razor systems
Inventor: ROYLE TERENCE GORDON
IPC: B26B19/12
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: A shaving system comprises a shaving head 1 structure; a blade frame 6 defining a longitudinal axis; and at least two blades mounted in the blade frame 6, each having a cutting edge extending parallel to the longitudinal axis. The frame 6, is mounted on said structure 1 for oscillatory motion perpendicular to, or about an axis parallel to, said longitudinal axis; and a drive system 3, such as an electric motor, coupled to said frame produces said oscillatory motion. The amplitude of said oscillatory motion is chosen to exceed 0.4 mm and the frequency exceeds 80 Hz to give an average cutting speed greater than 400 mm per second. In one embodiment at least one blade faces in each of two opposed shaving directions, and the amplitude of said oscillatory motion exceeds the spacing between the cutting edges of said oppositely facing blades. The spacing is preferably in the range 0.6 to 1.4 mm and said amplitude is preferably in the range 0.4 to 2.0 mm.