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Patent GB-2369104-A (GB)
Title: Rotataing drum for dispensing metered amounts of fluid
Inventor: DADSWELL JOHN
IPC: F04B19/10
Filed: 2001-02-22
Abstract: An apparatus comprising adjacent first and second chambers 4,6 which communicate via a connecting aperture 14 at their interface, and means 10 for supplying the first chamber 4 with fluid to a pre-determined level, the second chamber 6 being rotatable about a horizontal axis A to accumulate and subsequently dispense an accurate volume of fluid, wherein the volume of fluid dispensed is substantially unaffected by variations in the rates of flow of fluid into and out of the apparatus. The level of fluid in the second chamber 6 remains at the pre-determined level as the chamber rotates.
Patent GB-2362812-A (GB)
Title: Windsreen wiper harness with water supply passing through central pivot sleeve
Inventor: CUBITT DEAN
IPC: B60S1/52
Filed: 2001-03-01
Abstract: A windscreen wiper harness 1 is mounted on a central pivot sleeve 3 extending between the two side walls of the harness. A water supply passage way extends through the sleeve and is connected via snap fittings to a supply tube 7 at one end and a spray nozzle 4 at the other end. The supply tube may have a ratchet configuration 9 to lock it into place. The spray nozzle 4 may comprise of a hollow dome with several spray outlets and locating tabs 6 to clip over the side of the harness. This arrangement provides efficient washing by supply of washing fluid direct to the windscreen from the wiper assembly, whilst remaining slim-line and non-bulky.
Patent GB-2377067-A (GB)
Title: Alarm system transmitting a warning message
Inventor: MOORE ANDREW
IPC: B60R25/33
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: An alarm system 10 such as a vehicle alarm system, comprises a sensor 12 for detecting unauthorised activities and a device 16 for dialling a pre-determined mobile telephone 18 number in response to a signal from the sensor 12 indicative of unauthorised activities. Once the pre-determined number is dialled, a message is sent to inform the mobile telephone 18 user of the unauthorised activities. The message may be test or pre-recorded audio. A tracking signal may also be sent to enable location of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2360967-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary surface treating arrangement for surface
Inventor: KAISER RICHARD A
IPC: B24B57/02
Filed: 1999-12-21
Abstract: A surface treating device (10) is provided for rotating a primary surface treating arrangement (70) supplied with a surface treating material relative to a working surface (73). A driving mechanism is provided for rotating the primary surface treating arrangement including a driven output tube (40) operably connected to the primary surface treating arrangement (70). In the preferred embodiment, an auxiliary surface treating arrangement (72) is spaced inwardly of the output tube (40) and is non-rotatably mounted on the driving mechanism. The auxiliary surface treating arrangement (12) includes a manually actuated pump (84) slidably mounted relative to the output tube (40) for controllably delivering a supply of the surface treating material (77) to the primary surface treating arrangement (70).
Patent GB-2376993-A (GB)
Title: Electric control system for parking brake application in a moving vehicle
Inventor: BENNETT PETER JOHN
IPC: B60T7/10
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: An electric parking brake control system for dynamic vehicle operation comprises a control switch and a parking brake mechanism, application of said switch triggering a rise in park brake force with time as applied to the vehicle by the mechanism. The rise may be exponential or linear, preceded by a step increase to obtain brake contact, while the brake may be electrically powered. Thus the parking brake may be manually applied by a driver while the vehicle is moving, such as in emergency conditions. The switch may have a neutral position in which force is maintained at a steady state. Throttle depression may prevent application of the parking brake or trigger full brake release. Triggering of rear brake lamps and/or audible warnings are disclosed, and the switch may be in the form of a park brake lever with displacement sensors.
Patent GB-2364794-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling the current level of a fuel injector signal during sudden acceleration
Inventor: DUFFY KEVIN E
IPC: F02D41/40
Filed: 2001-07-03
Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling fuel injection signals to an engine during a sudden acceleration event. The present apparatus and method includes an electronic controller 56 coupled to the electronically controlled fuel injectors 14 of the engine and operable to recognize a sudden acceleration condition based upon certain sensed conditions associated with the acceleration of the engine. The controller 56 is further operable to increase the pull-in current level and/or the hold-in current level of the fuel injection signals to improve fuel injector performance.
Patent GB-2374381-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door latch with powered closure
Inventor: SWAN OLIVER
IPC: E05B81/18
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: A vehicle door latch device comprises a power closing mechanism arranged to rotate a latch to the full-latched position and a power opening mechanism which releases a latch-retaining pawl 7. The power opening and closing mechanisms are both actuated by a common motor 10 which drives a sector gear 14 in opposite directions. In one direction (fig. 4) the gear 14 moves a link 20 which has a portion 23 engaging a part 27 fast with the latch. In the opposite direction (fig. 5 ) the link 20 moves a lever 32 (22 engages 36) which acts on the pawl 7. In addition operation of a manual opening lever 37 both moves the link 20 to disengage portion 23 from part 27 and engages the pawl-operating lever 32.
Patent GB-2368774-A (GB)
Title: Jewelry apparatus and method of setting gemstones therein
Inventor: PACHAUER WERNER
IPC: A44C17/02
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: Jewelry and a method of setting gemstones in the jewelry include an anchor gemstone (20) and a touch gemstone (22) that is held in place with no metal from the setting (24) visible between the gemstones (20, 22). The anchor gemstone (20) is held in place using conventional setting means (24). The gemstones (20, 22) are positioned in the setting (24) with the upper pavilion (14) of the anchor gemstone (20) overlapping and contacting the crown (12) of the touch gemstone (22) so that the contact between the gemstones (20, 22) holds the touch gemstone (22) in place.
Patent GB-2385598-A (GB)
Title: Packaged detergent composition
Inventor: GUZMANN MARCUS
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: Packaged detergent composition comprises a container that at least partly disintegrates in an aqueous environment, the detergent composition comprising at least one liquid and at least one solid substantially insoluble in the liquid and preferably having a size sufficient to be retained by a 2.5 mm mesh wherein the at least one solid has a density lower than the density of the liquid.
Patent GB-2370817-A (GB)
Title: Traction enhancement appratus for a vehicle
Inventor: CHOWN PETER ARTHUR CHARLES
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2000-11-14
Abstract: An air guide for a land vehicle (1) comprises a duct (4, 7) having a forward opening (5) with respect to a direction of forward travel for receiving an air flow and a rearward opening (9) for issuing an air flow. The rearward opening (9) is adapted to direct the air flow to a road surface (10) immediately in front of at least one wheel (11) of the land vehicle (1) so as to displace water which may be present on the road surface (10), thereby improving the traction of the wheel (11). The duct (4, 7) may be formed as a forward duct (4) and a rearward duct (7) which are spaced from an in line with each other. An aerofoil (12) may then be mounted between a rearward opening (6) of the first duct (4) and a forward opening (8) of the second duct (7) and pivoted in the flow of air so as to impart lift or downthrust to the vehicle (1).
Patent GB-2374232-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing additional information for digital television broadcast
Inventor: KIM MOON-YOUNG
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: A method for providing additional information to accompany digital television broadcast, involves the generation of a file 1101 corresponding to the additional information/contents. A scene containing the information is created 1102 from a number of layers, each layer having a depth value assigned thereto to determine how the layers are overlaid. The scene undergoes editing 1103 prior to broadcast. Also described is a system designed to enable such additional information to be created.
Patent GB-2378119-A (GB)
Title: Fastener arrangement for shoelaces or the like
Inventor: GREEDY PETER
IPC: A43C7/08
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A shoe or boot (5) is laced with a lace (1) (shown with the right-hand portion in a lighter shade than the left-hand portion). The latter portion is threaded through the bore of a tubular fastener member (4) and forms a loop (L1) at the right-hand end of the fastener member with the free end threaded back through the same bore. Similarly the right-hand portion of the lace is threaded through the bore of the fastener member and forms a loop (L2) at the left-hand side with the free end of the lace threaded back to the right through the bore. The free ends of the lace are prevented from being drawn back through the bore of the fastener member by expanded portions (3C and 3A). Loop L1 is prevented from being drawn through the bore of the fastener member by an expanded portion (3D) and loop L2 is similarly constrained by an expanded portion (3B). The arrangement is tightened by pulling the loops apart as indicated by arrows A1 and A2, and releasably maintained in the tightened state by frictional engagement.
Patent GB-2377030-A (GB)
Title: Flow meter structure
Inventor: FRANKLIN BRYAN
IPC: G01F1/58
Filed: 2001-01-05
Abstract: Structures and methods are disclosed for measuring fluid flow in an open channel, such as an irrigation channel. By making use of the measures disclosed, a non-intrusive meter, such as an electromagnetic flow meter may be reliably deployed where conventionally a mechanical meter was required, without requiring excess flow conditioning apparatus. The meter may even be made to work reliably under conditions of partial filling.
Patent GB-2394395-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of chicken mince
Inventor: HANNON FRANCIS OLIVER
IPC: A23L13/50
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: A chicken meat product is produced by dividing the chicken into breast, leg, wing and wishbone meat portions. A region of discoloration where the wing meets the breast is removed by manually cutting this region away to provide a breast portion with no discoloration and a wing/breast joint meat trim. The white meat is removed from the wishbone portion to provide a wishbone meat trim. The wing/breast joint meat trim and the wishbone meat trim are mixed together to form a meat trim mixture which is mixed to form a poultry meat mince. The poultry meat mince is preferably frozen at a rate to achieve a temperature of -18{C in less that 18 hours.
Patent GB-2386206-A (GB)
Title: A system for and a method of controlling idle speed of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: JANIC DUSAN M
IPC: F02D41/08
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: A system (1) and method are disclosed for controlling idle speed of an internal combustion engine (18). The system (1) includes an engine speed sensor (16) producing an engine speed signal indicative of a rotational engine speed of an internal combustion engine (18), and a control circuit (10). The control circuit (10) controls the rotational speed of the engine (18) between an idle speed reference and a maximum speed reference. The control circuit (10) also modifies the idle speed reference as a function of the engine speed. Additionally, the control circuit (10) may determine an engine acceleration rate as a function of the engine speed, and modify the idle speed reference as a function of the engine speed and the engine acceleration rate.
Patent GB-2398295-A (GB)
Title: An electronic de-scaler
Inventor: GOTT MICHAEL
IPC: C02F1/48
Filed: 2003-02-15
Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic de-scaler for treating a volume of water. The electronic de-scaler includes an electrically conductive coil 10 and a signal waveform generator 2. The signal waveform generator 2 outputs a signal waveform to the electrically conductive coil 10 that can be modulated between a lower frequency and an upper frequency at a predetermined repetition rate. Combination of these three parameters change the chemical and physical properties of the calcium and magnesium ions dissolved in the hard water so that they remain in solution even if the treated water is subsequently heated. The signal waveform is modulated between a lower frequency of from 2 to 6 kHz and an upper frequency of from 26 to 30 kHz at a repetition rate of from 60 to 100 times per second. The electronic de-scaler may be incorporated into a water heating unit-used in dishwashers, washing machines, electric kettles or vending machines.
Patent GB-2389815-A (GB)
Title: Comb binding machine
Inventor: LEE PEI-YUAN
IPC: B42B5/10
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: A comb binding machine for inserting a plastic strip binding element with resilient curled loops (figure 1(b)) has a supporting structure 21, a movable plate 20 and a transmission 22. A binding element is placed on the supporting base 211 of the machine to engage with the posts 212. The fingers 201 on a movable plate 20 are caused to move first axially to engage the loops of the binding element and then radially to open and prop them as knob (224, figure 3(a)) is rotated. Movement of plate 20 is effected by means of first pair of racks 2021 and 2022 at right angles, driven by gear 221, and second pair of racks 2031 and 2032. The latter is driven by an arrangement of gears and a transmission 22 comprising linking bar 223 and gear 222. The open loops of the binding element are hooked into the holes of the article.
Patent GB-2400906-A (GB)
Title: Distributed optical fibre measurements
Inventor: HARTOG ARTHUR
IPC: G01K11/32
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: A method of obtaining a distributed measurement comprises deploying an optical fibre 12 in a measurement region of interest, and launching into it a first optical signal at a first wavelength   g  0 and a high power level, a second optical signal at a second wavelength   g  -1, and a third optical signal at the first wavelength   g  0 and a low power level. These optical signals generate backscattered light at the second wavelength   g  -1 arising from Raman scattering of the first optical signal which is indicative of a parameter to be measured, at the first wavelength   g  0 arising from Rayleigh scattering of the first optical signal, at the second wavelength   g  -1 arising from Rayleigh scattering of the second optical signal, and at the first wavelength   g  0 arising from Rayleigh scattering of the third optical signal. The backscattered light is detected to generate four output signals, and a final output signal is derived by normalising the Raman scattering signal to a function derived from the three Rayleigh scattering signals, which removes the effects of wavelength-dependent and nonlinear loss.
Patent GB-2399685-A (GB)
Title: Cooling arrangement for computer
Inventor: CHEN SHIH-TSUNG
IPC: H01L23/427
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A cooling fan 12 is mounted externally on a power supply housing 2 of a personal computer so as to communicate with the interior of the housing through a first window 210 while heat is dissipated through a second window 211 and thermal pipes 101 transmit heat from a CPU 102 to heat sinks 103 mounted adjacent the fan 12. The window 211 is covered by a grille.
Patent GB-2390028-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting bone reamer for minimally invasive joint surgery
Inventor: WHITE PATRICK
IPC: A61B17/56
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A rotary surgical reamer assembly for removing bone and tissue from a joint to facilitate the installation of a prosthetic device. The assembly includes a hollow reamer body 15 having an opening 20 and a base portion 25. The base portion may include a first pivoting link member 55, a wall 30 with a surface defining a central cavity, and a plurality of spaced apart cutting sites 35 defining apertures 40 through said wall. A shaft 45 is configured to be demountably attached to a rotary source of power. The shaft has a rotary axis and a second pivoting link member 65 coupled to the first pivoting link member. The axis of the shaft forms an angle to the base portion. A mechanism adjusts the angle of the hollow reamer body from an un-deployed position to a deployed position (Fig 4) The body 15 may be in the form of a section of a sphere. The body may be moved between the un-deployed and deployed positions by cooperating gears (Figs 7 and 8) or by a cam mechanism (Fig 9). The reamer may be an acetabular reamer for use in hip replacement surgery.
Patent GB-2403735-A (GB)
Title: Post and panel fence; collars permitting angular adjustment of panels
Inventor: WILDE GLYN
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: A temporary, dismountable or reusable post and panel fence comprises a plurality of prefabricated panels which are supported by rotatable and vertically adjustable collars 30', 31' which encircle the supporting posts 1. Each collar preferably includes a laterally spaced lug 35 which forms a pivoting attachment to the panel. Adjacent panels can be angled with respect to one another and any panel may be left free at one end to form a door which is hinged on the lugs. Cooperating pair of brackets eg with offset lug supports 20 allow pairs of adjacent panels to be mounted at the same height or stepped vertically by setting at different heights by means of screw 33.
Patent GB-2405097-A (GB)
Title: Sensor equipped dispenser for air treatment media
Inventor: HAMMOND GEOFFREY ROBERT
IPC: A61L9/14
Filed: 2003-08-16
Abstract: Dispenser 2 comprises sensor array 6, dispensing nozzle 10 and replaceable container of air treatment media 8 connected to nozzle 10 by conduit 11. The dispenser may include fan 14 for assisting in the dissipation of air treatment and may also include a heater (not shown) to further assist this process. In use, sensor 6 detects the presence of airborne gases or other agents and triggers the release of a measure of air treatment media in response. Dispenser 2 is thus an 'on demand' device which can function for longer between refills as compared to continuous release devices. Sensor 6 may comprise one or more semiconductor sensors (eg. MOX sensors) or one or more conductive polymer sensors, both of which respond to the presence of gases by a drop in their internal resistance. Sensor 6 may also comprise a biosensor, chemical sensor or surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor.
Patent GB-2397263-A (GB)
Title: Expanding a tubular member
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: B21D26/02
Filed: 2001-02-14
Abstract: A method of coupling a tubular member 210 to a preexisting structure 270 comprising: preforming the tubular member to include a first portion, a second portion and a third portion; placing a mandrel 215 within the second portion of the tubular member; positioning the tubular member in an overlapping relationship to the preexisting structure; pressurizing an interior region within the tubular member above the mandrel; and displacing the mandrel with respect to the tubular member; wherein the inside diameter of the second portion of the tubular member is greater than the inside diameters of the first and third portions of the tubular member. The preexisting structure may be a wellbore casing.
Patent GB-2395949-A (GB)
Title: An acoustically absorbant foam with elastic properties
Inventor: BEATTY SIMON PAKENHAM MCNEALE
IPC: B29C44/12
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of providing a surface of an object with a sound insulatory coating by forming an elastic open-celled polyurethane foam by spraying foam forming mixture onto the surface, and to an acoustic spray polyurethane foam.
Patent GB-2404640-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system expansion tank
Inventor: HUTCHINS WILLIAM RICHARD
IPC: F28F9/02
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: An expansion tank 21 for a cooling system for an internal combustion engine comprises a tank which is formed by two moulded sides (24, 25 figs 3, 4) joined together by vertical faces (26, 27 figs 3, 4) with the upper housing portion of the tank 21 having an inlet port 35 with an outlet (40 fig 4) being adjacent the bottom of the tank 21 for returning degassed coolant to the cooling system. An inlet passageway 36 comprises baffles (41-50 fig 3-4) for causing labyrinthine flow resulting in a pressure drop and removal of air from the coolant. The tank 21 has a plurality of interconnected internal hexagonal chambers 61-65, 82, 83 and passageways 36, (66 fig 3) which are moulded integrally with said sides (24, 25) and coolant flowing from the inlet 35 to outlet (40) cascades through a series of interconnected chambers, delivering degassed coolant at low or higher flow rates. A simple pathway via a riser 66 through the tank is used at low flow rates, whilst upper chambers 62, 63 are used at higher flow rates. The coolant level is indicated by a float 93 running on a pillar (94 fig 4) integral with a tank wall and containing a magnetic sensor.
Patent GB-2412329-A (GB)
Title: Quiz game apparatus
Inventor: DOMINEY MATTHEW JAMES GRAY
IPC: G09B7/06
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a programmable apparatus that aids in the playing of a question and answer type quiz game. The apparatus may be connected to a projector or to a television. The apparatus may generate fixtures after team names have been entered using a keyboard and will display successive rounds of fixtures and generate updated league tables after match results have been entered. The apparatus may have a card reader to read answers marked by the player on an answer card, alternatively the answers may be entered manually. Questions may be displayed on screen selected from a CD created using a built-in CD-RW recorder. Various sports may form the basis of the scoring system.
Patent GB-2405471-A (GB)
Title: Methods for determining the activity of enzymes which alter the structures of nucleic acids using chemiluminescence quenching
Inventor: WEEKS IAN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A method for determining the activity of an enzyme capable of altering the structure of a nucleic acid from first to second states comprising (a) providing (i) the enzyme, (ii) the nucleic acid, (iii) oligonucleotides complementary, at least in part to the nucleic acid in the first or second state when the nucleic acid and/or oligonucleotide is labelled with at least one chemiluminescent molecule and/or at least one quencher capable of attenuating chemiluminescence from the chemiluminescent moiety, the chemiluminescent and quencher moieties being arranged so that the interaction between them changes according to whether the nucleic acid is the first or second state whereby in one of the first or second states the chemiluminescence is attenuated and (b) monitoring the chemiluminescence. The enzyme may be a ligase, nuclease, helicase, gyrase etc.
Patent GB-2409847-A (GB)
Title: Packaging material former of packaging machine
Inventor: TAYLOR ALFRED ALEXANDER
IPC: B65B9/06
Filed: 2004-12-30
Abstract: A packaging machine former (10) has a base (11) upon which there is mounted a former member (12). Strip bag material passes over the member (12) to be arranged from a strip configuration to a tubular configuration into which product to be packaged is delivered. The base (11) and member (12) have passages through which a gas is delivered to be included with the product in the bags being formed. The gas passes from gas outlets in spigots (16) through sockets (15) and tubes (17,18). The spigots may contain valves which are biased to closure but opened by engagement with the sockets (15). Gas may also pass therefrom along a backing member (32) for delivery into the interior of the formed tubular material.