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Patent GB-2375551-A (GB)
Title: Connector assembly for handrail
Inventor: GREAVES JOHN
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2001-05-19
Abstract: A connector assembly for a handrail comprises two components, one of which 11 locates within the bore of a tubular rail (via spigot 14) and the other of which 12 connects to a second member of the handrail, each component having a head portion (16, 17 on body 11 and 30 on body 12) with an aperture perpendicular to the rail axis for the receipt of a fixing member, eg a threaded bolt, the aperture 36 in head 30 being elongate in a plane perpendicular to that of the fixing member, to allow selective relative positioning of bodies 11 and 12 prior to tightening of the fastener rigidly to fix the bodies.
Patent GB-2369611-A (GB)
Title: Inducing shear in a draught beverage
Inventor: ANDERSON IAIN WALLACE
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: Shear may be induced in a draught beverage by stirring with a stirring device 22 having a blade 23 , shaking the vessel 2 into which the beverage is dispensed, or applying ultrasonic waves. The shaking means (5, fig. 1) may have a lid (8, fig.1) which at least partially covers the top of the vessel 2. Alternatively, the vessel 2 may be supported by a platform (31, fig.3) which oscillates about an axis perpendicular to the surface of the platform. The platform (31, fig.3) may alternatively be rotated about an axis which is not co-incident with the axis of the vessel. When being rotated on the support platform (51, fig.5), ultrasound may be applied to the beverage in the vessel 2. The introduction of shear into the beverage provides nucleation sites which encourage the formation of ice.
Patent GB-2369440-A (GB)
Title: Induction-type relative displacement detecting unit
Inventor: MIYATA TOSHIHARU
IPC: G01B7/00
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: A detection unit 10, which is disposed in opposite relation to a scale 12, includes a transmission coil 10a and a detection coil 10b, a drive circuit 10c and a processing circuit 10e. A metal film 10g formed of two opposing metal films is placed between a silicon substrate and the transmission coil 10a, one of the two metal films is connected to the drive circuit 10c, and the other is connected to the transmission coil 10a. The metal film and the gap between them provide the capacitance C of an LC resonance circuit, so that a separate capacitor is made unnecessary. The metal film 10g may be formed of a magnetic material to increase the detection sensitivity. Further embodiments comprise single layers of metal film, forming the capacitance between that film and the coils themselves.
Patent GB-2364953-A (GB)
Title: A mould with an arranged heating means
Inventor: FEERICK PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: B29C51/42
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A mould (e.g. rotational, injection, blow or vacuum-forming mould) for moulding a thermoplastics article comprises a mould half (1) having a main body member (2) which defines a hollow interior region (3) which in turn forms part of a mould cavity within which the article is formed. A plurality of heating element segments (7) for heating the main body member (2) are formed by heating element tapes (20) which are embedded in a high temperature resistant epoxy resin, and extend over an outer idle surface (5) of the main body member (2). An outer shell (8) secured to a flange (18) extending around the main body member (2) defines with the main body member (2) a passageway (10) for accommodating cooling air therethrough. Air inlet ports (11) and air outlet ports (12) are provided to and from the passageway (10). Compression springs (25) act between the outer shell (8) and the heating element segments (7) for retaining the heating element segments (7) in abutting engagement with the main body member (2). A corresponding mould half is secured to the mould half (1) around the flange (18). The advantage of the mould according to the invention is that the main body member of the mould (2) is heated directly by the heating element segments (7) thereby avoiding the need for placing the mould in a heating oven during rotation thereof for forming the thermoformed article.
Patent GB-2366189-A (GB)
Title: Moisture indicator for a suction cleaner
Inventor: SALEM JAY M
IPC: A47L7/00
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: A moisture sensor provided on a vacuum cleaner detects the level of moisture on the floor surface being cleaned either directly at the floor surface or indirectly within the suction duct by monitoring the level of liquid being extracted through the extraction duct of the appliance. The moisture sensor is connected to an indicator device that informs the user of cleaner of the level of moisture. This invention can be used in a dry vacuum cleaner to as a safety device to alert the user to the unwanted presence of water which may damage the vacuum cleaner. When moisture is detected within the suction duet, the motor-fan assembly of the dry pickup vacuum cleaner is disabled to prevent a potentially hazardous condition. Alternatively, it can be used in a wet vacuum cleaner to indicate that excess water has been suctioned off and the carpet being cleaned is relatively dry. A preferred embodiment has a moisture sensor 28 located on the suction duct 24 between the suction nozzle 16 and the recovery tank 26 of a wet extraction vacuum cleaner. The moisture sensor 28 is connected to an indicator actuating circuit 32, which is in turn connected to an indicator device 34 comprising a pair of LED lamps 36, 38. The sensor may be electronic, acoustic, chemical or an infra-red type sensor. The indicator may be in the form of a visual indicator, such as an LED, or an audible alarm. A further invention describes a moisture sensor positioned in the cleaner to detect when the moisture level of the solution or recovery tank reaches a predetermined level. An indicator is activated to indicate to the operator when the moisture level reaches the predetermined level.
Patent GB-2369706-A (GB)
Title: Communications device
Inventor: WOLBERGER LIONEL
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: A communications device includes a user interface unit 12 adapted to receive a customization sheet 14, including at least one human-sensible symbol 26 for indicating an input location and at least one machine-readable symbol 36 for identifying a parameter associated with the customization sheet. Communication apparatus 33 receives signals from the user interface unit 12, including an indication of an input location 18 selected by a user corresponding to a symbol 26 and transmits the signals to a communication target 34. The device may be used for internet shopping or to remotely control a TV.
Patent GB-2368742-A (GB)
Title: Flicker detection in a video imaging device
Inventor: HENDERSON ROBERT
IPC: H04N5/235
Filed: 2001-08-11
Abstract: A method of detecting lighting flicker in the output of a video imaging device, and video imaging devices adapted to implement the method. The video imaging device has a main picture area divided into pixels and producing successive images at a frame rate. The method comprises producing a series of signals from at least one additional picture area adjacent the main picture area, the additional picture area having a size substantially larger than a pixel. Each of the signals is a function of light incident on the additional picture area in a time period substantially shorter than that of the frame rate. Predetermined numbers of said signals are accumulated to form a series of compound samples and the compound samples are filtered to detect components indicative of flicker, using a bandpass filter tuned to the nominal flicker frequency. The compound samples are formed at a sample rate which is a multiple of the nominal flicker frequency, and said filtering is effected by taking the fundamental output component of a radix-N butterfly.
Patent GB-2368277-A (GB)
Title: Child and baby seat for a vehicle, with a folding canopy
Inventor: CRAIG FRANCIS EDWARD
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 1998-06-13
Abstract: A child seat for a vehicle, including a squab portion 12 (Fig.1) and a cushion portion 11 for supporting the occupant of the seat, and means 3 (Fig.2) for connecting the seat to the vehicle, wherein the squab portion 12 further includes a folding canopy 7 to prevent glass and debris falling on the child. The child seat optionally rotates and/or tilts and may include movable side and squab bolsters 14, 16 and a head restraint support frame 130 (Fig.11).
Patent GB-2384876-A (GB)
Title: Simplifying a real fast Fourier transform using symmetry
Inventor: JIN QU GARY
IPC: G06F17/14
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: The bite detector determines movement of a fishing line by analysing an optical image of the line. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an optical sensor 40 for producing a digital image characteristic of the surface of a length of fishing line, means 42 for digitally storing the digital image, and a digital processor 44 for comparing a current digital image with the stored digital image in order to determine the direction of movement of the fishing line. The optical sensor may view the line through window 26.
Patent GB-2376395-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting synchronization data in an audio and/or video processing system
Inventor: GUTWILLINGER PETER
IPC: G04G21/04
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: In a method for transmitting synchronization data in an audio and/or video control system which includes a digital two-channel transmission path between a control centre 12 and at least one remote station 3, the speech information is transmitted over a first channel 7 of the path and the control information is transmitted over a second channel 8 of the path, the control information preferably being in the form of an audio signal which represents information in digital form, such as synchronous or asynchronous data of a serial data transmission. Audio and/or video, e.g. news reports is transmitted on active line 5 and the two channels of synchronization data is transmitted on line 4.
Patent GB-2385897-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming a clay article
Inventor: KENWORTHY RUSSELL SHANE
IPC: B28B1/08
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A method of forming an article from green clay comprises: (i) providing a first jointing surface situated on a first green clay element 1; (ii) providing a second jointing surface situated on a second green clay element 11; (iii) placing the said first and second jointing surfaces in mutual contact; and (iv) applying a vibratory motion to one of the elements. Preferably no sticking clay is employed between the jointing surfaces, and no epoxy-resin is painted onto the joint 15 formed. The article produced by the method may be a drainage component such as a pipe fitting, a chimney or roof furniture. Apparatus for use in the manufacture of a pipe fitting may comprise a mandrel 21 having a hollow core which contains a rotation member adapted to rotate about an axis generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core for causing vibration of the mandrel in a direction that is substantially radial relative to the mandrel.
Patent GB-2370782-A (GB)
Title: Linked condylar total knee replacement
Inventor: WALKER PETER STANLEY
IPC: A61L27/00
Filed: 2000-08-23
Abstract: A knee prosthesis is disclosed comprising a femoral component (1) having condylar bearing surfaces (2, 3) and a tibial component (10) having bearing surfaces (16) for receiving the condylar bearing surfaces (2, 3), the femoral (1) and tibial (10) components being linked together by a post (12) which is secured at a first end to the tibial component (10) and at the opposite end is received in an intercondylar housing (5) of the femoral component (1), said opposite end of the post (12) having surfaces which permit relative rotational movement of the post (12) within the housing (15), but prevents the femoral component (1) separating from the tibial component (10). The advantage of the prosthesis is that it combines the bone-preserving characteristics of the constrained condylar type of prosthesis with the stability characteristics of a rotating hinge.
Patent GB-2377706-A (GB)
Title: Liquid-crystalline phenanthrenes
Inventor: BREMER MATTHIAS
IPC: C07C43/225
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: The invention relates to liquid-crystalline (dihydro)phenanthrene derivatives of the formula I <EMI ID=1.1 HE=36 WI=121 LX=555 LY=654 TI=CF> <PC>in which<BR> R, G, A<SP>1</SP>, Z<SP>1</SP>, m, L<SP>1</SP>, L<SP>2</SP>, L<SP>3</SP>, L<SP>4</SP>, L<SP>5</SP> and Y are as defined in Claim 1, and to liquid-crystalline media comprising at least one (dihydro)phenanthrene derivative of the formula I, and to electro-optical displays containing a liquid-crystalline medium of this type.
Patent GB-2373740-A (GB)
Title: Fractional denomination gaming system and method of playing
Inventor: CONGELLO JUNIOR PHILLIP
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2001-02-12
Abstract: A fractional denomination on-line gaming system and method of playing for use in all lottery applications. The preferred method of playing allows a consumer to purchase a fractional denomination share of a full unit game ticket (1), in an amount equal to the change the customer would have received back from any purchase of goods or services from a retailer authorized to offer the game. Winners share prizes proportionately based upon the winning tickets' relative functional values. Players holding winning tickets will each receive a proportion of the overall prize based on the value of their wager (3) relative to the total amount wagered by all winning tickets.
Patent GB-2379931-A (GB)
Title: 1,4-di-(trans-cyclohexyl)benzenes
Inventor: GOULDING MARK
IPC: C09K19/30
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a polymerisable liquid crystal material comprising at least one polymerisable surface-active compound, its use for the preparation of anisotropic polymer films, and the use of the liquid crystal material and the polymer films in optical and electrooptical devices, for decorative and security applications. The compounds are of formula <EMI ID=1.1 HE=12 WI=77 LX=457 LY=1009 TI=CF> <PC>P is a polymerisable group especially alkenyl<BR> Sp is a spacer group especially (CH<SB>2</SB>)<SB>n</SB>-O<BR> R is a subsituent but especially P-O-(CH<SB>2</SB>)<SB>n</SB> and the benzene ring is optionally substituted especially by fluorine.
Patent GB-2381802-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated structures
Inventor: MAGEE WILLIAM
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: A prefabricated structure comprises a back member, two side members, a roof member and a base framework. The back member, side members and roof member are each made up of a frame with an intermediate cross member to define each frame in two areas. Each area is enclosed by a first panel member comprising a first face <B>24</B> and three side edges <B>26</B> each with a folded flap <B>28</B>. Insulation material is inserted into the space so formed and a second panel member is inserted into the space, the second panel comprising a second face held by the flaps <B>28</B> of the first panel member and a fourth side edge to enclose the area. The base framework has a rectangular shape with two pairs of lugs <B>32</B> upstanding from each of three of its sides for fitment of the back and side members. The back side and roof members are secured together using bolt fasteners and one or more door members is fitted across the opening to the structure.
Patent GB-2390708-A (GB)
Title: Folder and document access rights management system
Inventor: OHWADA TOSHIKAZU
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: The invention relates to the management of access rights in a hierarchical structure of folders and documents. The current rights situation is obtained and displayed 301 and can then be modified 304, 305. This modification can be applied to the rights of a single folder or document as well as to part or all of the descendant documents and folders. In particular, a user may select to apply a given change to (a) only a selected folder, (b) a selected folder and all the documents it contains 41, (c) a selected folder and all of its descendant folders 42 or (d) a selected folder and all the documents it contains and all of its descendant folders 41 and 42. The information on folders, documents, the hierarchy and access rights is maintained in a series of tables.
Patent GB-2397578-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous dispersions of polyurethane-addition polymer hybrid paricles
Inventor: WILLIAMS NEAL
IPC: C08G18/72
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of polyurethane-addition polymer hybrid particles, where the isocyanates used to make the polyurethane polymer portion of the particles comprise a mixture of aromatic polyisocyanate and aliphatic polyisocyanate wherein the aromatic isocyanate is free of sterically hindered isocyanate moieties. The dispersions are suitable for use in coatings, including varnishes, paints, inks and adhesives.
Patent GB-2396335-A (GB)
Title: Flexible shipwreck cover
Inventor: MICHAELIS DOMINIC
IPC: B63B25/08
Filed: 2002-12-21
Abstract: A shipwreck cover is made of a flexible material and is lowered over a shipwreck site to contain contaminants 15 leaking from the wrecked ship 11 to prevent environmental pollution. The cover may be formed from a membrane 1 stretched over a tubular network 2, 3, 4 and 5 which is made rigid by hydraulic pressure such that the cover forms a bell or dome shape. The cover may be provided with a pressurised tube 6 that surrounds its base from which a weighted skirt 7 hangs to seal against the seabed. The cover may be fixed in place using cables 9 attached to seabed weights 10 then released and winched back to the surface when salvage operations are complete. Alternatively the cover may be inflated on a beach or quay-side and drawn by tugs to the shipwreck site before being lowered over the wreck.
Patent GB-2380403-A (GB)
Title: Vertically adjustable stretcher
Inventor: ELLIS JON
IPC: A61G1/02
Filed: 1999-03-30
Abstract: A lower frame (10 Fig 1) is connected to an upper frame 12 by a first pair of parallel cross links 14 and a second parallel cross links 16. A hydraulic cylinder 38 can have a piston (40 Fig 5) extended therefrom to cause the upper frame to be raised. A pump lever 64 can be depressed to cause the raising of the upper frame with the lever also being actuatable to permit lowering. Means are provided to enable the operator to actuate the device by using a foot. A sensor which may comprise a strain gauge or an hydraulic fluid pressure sensor may be provided to indicate the weight of the patient or to indicate when a patient is too heavy for the specified weight of the trolley.
Patent GB-2398482-A (GB)
Title: Suction brush nozzle for delicate or intricate articles
Inventor: FITTON ERNEST WILLIAM
IPC: A47L9/06
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: A nozzle for attaching to the a vacuum cleaner is designed to dust delicate or intricate articles. The device comprises a body 11 to which is attached a brush 8 or 9 in fig. 4. There may be a variety of brushes provided which removably attach to a head portion 1 of the device by means of a socket provided in the latter. The head is also provided with a number of slits or holes shown in fig. 2 through which air is sucked via the connection to the vacuum cleaner, Thus fine dust disturbed by the brush is immediately sucked away from the immediate vicinity. In the preferred embodiment the suction ca be adjusted by a know type of sliding sleeve which can obscure to an adjustable degree, suction release holes in the body of the device.
Patent GB-2387051-A (GB)
Title: Inductor layout for monolithic LC filter
Inventor: ICHIKAWA JUNICHI
IPC: H03H7/09
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A monolithic LC filter A includes first and second resonator inductors L21, L22 which establish magnetic field coupling M. These inductors are formed of respective electrode tracks 14, 15 on a single lamina. The tracks have parallel-extending straight coupling sections 14a, 15a that constitute the first and second resonator inductors L21, L22. The coupling sections (14a, 15a) extend generally along a diagonal line p of the lamina or layer. This configuration enables the lengths of the coupling sections 14a, 15a to be increased as compared with the case of a conventional monolithic LC filter and so provide a monolithic LC filter which can establish stronger magnetic field coupling without an increase in size of components of the filter.
Patent GB-2400059-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for grinding using liquid nitrogen coolant
Inventor: PIERSE MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: B24B9/10
Filed: 2003-08-26
Abstract: A method of cooling during grinding by applying liquid nitrogen to the contact area between a rotating grinding wheel 10 and a workpiece 58 such as a glass plate. Also apparatus which comprises a workpiece holder 60, workpiece holder drive means 38 and 62, a grinding wheel 10 mounted on a movable wheelhead, a source 48 of liquid nitrogen which feeds a pipe 52 and nozzle 14 via a valve 18 and nozzle drive means 42 and 44 for moving the nozzle 14 during grinding so that liquid nitrogen is directed onto the contact area between the grinding wheel 10 and the workpiece 58. The valve 18 is opened by means of computer control when the grinding wheel 10 is rotating and in contact with the workpiece 58 and closed when the wheel and workpiece disengage. A pressure sensor generates a warning when the amount of nitrogen in the source 48 drops below a preset amount, with an interlock preventing grinding until the source 48 is replaced or replenished.
Patent GB-2390669-A (GB)
Title: A signal apparatus having a heated housing
Inventor: DENHOLM ANDREW S M
IPC: G08G1/095
Filed: 2000-11-22
Abstract: A signal apparatus which comprises a housing 4 including a light source (Fig. 3, 16) and a transparent cover 10, the housing being attachable to a support element 6 which can carry further housings, via attachment means on the housing which thermally connects the housing and the support element, where the apparatus has a wound wire resistance heater (Fig.4, 30) wound around a portion of the housing adjacent the attachment means and in thermal contact with the attachment means such that heat generated by the heater is transmitted to the support element and then onwards to the further housings. The light source may be LEDs.
Patent GB-2390559-A (GB)
Title: Making connections to pipes under pressure
Inventor: EVANS KEITH RODERICK
IPC: F16L41/06
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: This application describes methods and apparatus for making connections to pipes and pressure vessels while they are under pressure. The invention provides a first drive mechanism for delivering a cutting tool to the vessel wall and a second separate drive mechanism for powering the movement of the cutting tool through the wall. The long linear travel associated with the transit of the cutter to the wall is divorced from the short cutter travel required to perform the actual cutting operation. This allows the two long and short travel systems to be designed independently of one another, and engineering compromises between them can be avoided.
Patent GB-2397652-A (GB)
Title: Measurement probe
Inventor: SCHERZINGER BERNHARD
IPC: G01B21/08
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: A measurement probe 11 for the measurement of the thickness of thin layers has a housing 12, at least one printed circuit board (PCB) 16, at least one sensor element (37, 38, Fig 2) and a contact cup 19. At least one flexible strip 39 comprising at least one connecting line 41 is provided to connect the probe to further components, such as a data processing unit. This flexible connection reduces the risk of the connecting line being broken at the point at which it is connected to the PCB. The flexible strip may comprise a flexible layer 36 connected to a fixed layer 34 attached to the PCB. A further PCB 17 may comprise the sensor element(s), such as a Hall sensor.