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Patent GB-2407429-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Display Board
Inventor: GRAY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A motor vehicle price display board (1) comprising a substantially planar body (11) having a recessed front face (14) in which indicia (24) may be mounted, a stand (12) and a friction hinge (18) interconnecting the board (11) and stand (12) for holding the body (11) at different inclinations to the stand. The hinge (18) is preferably mounted to the front edge margin (16) of the stand and is secured to the bottom edge of the body (17). The body (11) may be fitted with an aperture though which a price display card can be viewed. The board (1) may be constructed of cardboard, twin flute plastics, or metal sheet.
Patent GB-2392615-A (GB)
Title: A support
Inventor: O'DONOGHUE MORTIMER MARTIN
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: A Support (1) for mounting on a door (7) from which a coat, jacket or the like can be suspended, comprises an anchor member (2) for securing to the door, and a support member (3) which is pivotally carried on a pivot pin (6). The pivot pin (6) is carried in pivot mounting brackets (5) of the anchor member (2), and the support member (3) is pivotal about the pivot pin (6) from an inoperative position parallel to the door to an operative position extending outwardly of the door (7) for facilitating suspending a coat, or jacket therefrom. An upwardly facing abutment surface (15) of the support member (3) engages a downwardly facing abutment surface (16) of the anchor member (2) at for supporting the support member (3) in the operative position. A magnet (17) in the anchor member (2) retains the support member (3) in the inoperative position. Alternatively, a torsion spring wound on the pivot pin (6) and co-operating with the support member (3) and the anchor member (2) urges and retains the support member (3) in the inoperative position.
Patent GB-2398839-A (GB)
Title: Electrohydraulic double pump-double motor unit
Inventor: FORSTER FRANZ
IPC: B60K17/10
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: An electrohydraulic double pump-double motor unit for an automotive machine, e.g. a forklift, comprises first pump P1 driven by rotor R1 of first electric motor E1, and a second pump P2 driven by rotor R2 of second electric motor E2 coaxial to the first motor. To simplify construction and optimise cooling the motor rotors are arranged in series one behind the other and at least one pump is arranged axially between the end face of the first motor, remote from the second motor, and a power control device S. Pump housing G is provided here in contact with heat-emitting/conducting components of the first motor and the power control device and is made from thermally conductive material e.g aluminium alloy. The first pump is connected to hydraulic operating equipment and the second to hydraulic steering equipment.
Patent GB-2398551-A (GB)
Title: Steering axle mounting for industrial vehicle
Inventor: SHIMIZU SEIGO
IPC: B62D7/04
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: A steering mechanism is provided for an industrial vehicle which has a pair of relatively widely spaced driving wheels on a driving axle and a pair of relatively closely spaced wheels (4 fig 1) on a steering axle 7. The steerable wheels (4) are supported one on each end of the steering axle 7. A steering shaft 6 is connected to the steering axle 7 for steering in response to the turning of a steering wheel. A horizontal centre pin 12 at a lower end of the steering shaft 6 is aligned with the steered direction and is received in a journal assembly 14 to allow the steering axle 7 to swing when an obstacle or uneven surface is encountered.
Patent GB-2411427-A (GB)
Title: A protective cover to protect sanitary ware from damage, misuse or theft
Inventor: GLOVER WILLIAM
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2004-02-28
Abstract: A protective cover for sanitary ware such as a toilet, basin or bath is secured in position and locked to prevent theft, damage or misuse of the sanitary ware. Preferably the cover is held in place by a hook that may be attached to the end of a metal chain or rod which is secured to the underside of a sink or bath outlet or the U-bend of a toilet. The chain or rod is pulled through the protective cover and secured by a padlock through the chain or various holes in the rod to prevent the cover from being removed. Preferably the cover encompasses the taps as well as the bath or sink.
Patent GB-2401855-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispense apparatus
Inventor: CARTER DAVID PETER
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a beverage into a glass (6) comprises a lifting arm (8) for supporting a glass (6) and a drive mechanism (12) operable by an electric motor (15) for moving the lifting arm (8) between a lowered position and a raised position. The glass (6) is upright in the lowered position and is tilted relative to an outlet (2) in the raised position for initial dispense of beverage onto the side of the glass (6) to reduce frothing of beverage. The glass (6) is returned to the lowered position during dispense.
Patent GB-2404831-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for communication over a single pair of power feed wires
Inventor: CHANDLER KEVIN G
IPC: G08C19/02
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: Disclosed is a technique for transferring power (104, 204) and signals (21, 41, 134, 153, 166, 208, 233, 281) between two electrical devices over a single wire pair (12, 32, 102, 202). In particular, a remote device (11, 31, 103a, 103b, 203) is connected to a host device (13, 33, 101a, 101b, 201). Power to the remote device is supplied through a voltage reference and control loop circuit (14, 34, 115, 240) that holds the voltage component (105, 205) of the power signal (104, 204) present on the wire pair (12, 32, 102, 202) constant during remote current sensing. The remote device itself can transmit measurements (153, 208) or information (166, 233) by driving a load (218, 228) on the remote device and thereby modulating the loop current (106, 206). The current signal (106, 206) in the sensor-to-host loop can be a precision AC analog signal (208) or a serial digital bit stream (233). Both types of signals can coexist using a multiplexing scheme.
Patent GB-2416047-A (GB)
Title: Resource allocation tool
Inventor: OLIVER ALEJANDRA
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A computer implemented tool for assisting a user in the allocation of resources to demands is disclosed. A memory stores parameters representing resources and demands, which can be modified to simulate selective allocation of resources. A model component calculates anticipated future characteristics of the demands, based on the parameters, which are displayed by a suitable interface. The tool may be applied in fields such as electrical power supply, water resource and financial management.
Patent GB-2404069-A (GB)
Title: Obstacle detector in a storage compartment for a retractable folding vehicle roof
Inventor: BREEN SIMON
IPC: B60J7/20
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: A vehicle such as a convertible car (fig. 1,2) has a folding roof (10) stowable in a, possibly shared, storage compartment (18a, 18b) of the car (fig. 1,2), where the top of the compartment (18a) is for the roof and the bottom of the compartment (18b) is for luggage. Preferably the folding roof is powered and can be actuated by a manual switch (17) my the user. An infra-red optical sensor system 100 monitors the storage compartment to detect any obstacles in the path of the roof which would hinder its stowage. Preferably this system produces a multiple light transmitters and receivers positioned so monitoring beams cross the storage compartment at the maximum safe luggage height (h in fig. 3). If an obstacle is detected a warning alert is produced and the roof is not permitted to be moved (fig 5).
Patent GB-2407631-A (GB)
Title: Roller chain
Inventor: TOHARA TAKASHI
IPC: F16G13/06
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: A roller chain 10 in which both ends of a bush 12 are press-fit to bush holes 11a of a pair of inner (link) plates 11, both ends of a pin 15 loosely penetrated into said bush 12 are press-fit into pin holes 14a of a pair of outer (link) plates 14 disposed outside said both pair of inner plates 11 and a roller 13 is fit onto said bush 12, characterized in that a material of said bush 12 is carburised / carburized stainless steel, and a vanadium carbide layer is formed on the surface 15a of the pin 15. The stainless steel may be martensite stainless steel. The aim is to provide a roller chain 10 which does not generate abnormal wear elongation, even when used with am extremely deteriorated lubricating oil with a high degree of oxidation.
Patent GB-2405563-A (GB)
Title: Automatic security intrusion mitigation
Inventor: CAIN STUART
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A security intrusion mitigation system and method are presented. In one embodiment a security intrusion mitigation method includes utilizing network spanning tree configuration information to determine an action for mitigating diffusion of intrusive attacks (510). The spanning tree information can include an indication of internal diffusion risks. An action for mitigating diffusion of intrusive attacks is automatically performed (520). The action for mitigating diffusion of the intrusive attacks includes compensation for functional support of prioritized applications or resources. The method may also comprise determining components forming a path in the spanning tree configuration with a highest cumulative diffusion impact risk (highest risk path). The internal diffusion risk may include asset value and exposure rating factors.
Patent GB-2408057-A (GB)
Title: Controlling well dynamic pressure transient during operations
Inventor: WALTON IAN C
IPC: E21B34/00
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: A system for controlling a dynamic pressure transient in a well during operations to provide fluid communication between the wellbore 12 and adjacent formation 16. A method includes determining the characteristics of an adjacent formation 16, selecting a perforating tool 22 for increasing fluid communication, determining a dynamic pressure transient to enhance the quality of the fluid communication and prevent damage, selecting a wellbore fluid 28 to achieve the desired pressure transient, and performing the fluid communication process based on the selected parameters. The wellbore fluid 28 may be compressible or incompressible such as water, brine, foam, liquefied gas (eg nitrogen), chelants, surfactant solutions, mutual solvents, visco-elastic surfactants, polymer solutions, crosslinked polymer gel, aphron or combinations.
Patent GB-2408290-A (GB)
Title: Motor driven lock with optional mechanical override
Inventor: GOSLING JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: An electro-mechanical building lock mechanism 1 comprising a housing 2 and a deadbolt 5 mounted in the housing 2 so as to be movable between a locking position in which the deadbolt 5 extends from the housing 2 and a retracted position in which the deadbolt 5 is substantially contained in the housing 2. The lock mechanism 1 comprises a mechanical lock 17 that is operative to drive the deadbolt 5 between the positions using a mechanical key inserted into the mechanical lock 17 from one side of the housing 2, a handle 35 on the other side of the housing 2 operative to drive the deadbolt 5 between the positions when hand pressure is applied to the handle 35, and electric motor means 11 to drive the deadbolt 5 between the positions on receipt of a control signal from an electronic key. Independent claim for motorised lock mechanism comprising a pinion with two lobes (30,31 fig.2) in driving engagement with a deadbolt.
Patent GB-2421390-A (GB)
Title: Video colour component isolation circuitry
Inventor: HAYLOCK WILLIAM
IPC: H04N7/12
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A circuit and method for electrically isolating an analog colour component signal of a video signal are described. A first path 144 receives the colour component signal and includes an optical isolator 158 which passes the colour signal over a first frequency range extending from DC. A second path 146 also receives the colour component signal and includes a transformer 183 which passes the colour signal over a second frequency range extending from above DC. A summing device 190 sums the outputs of the first and second paths to produce an output colour component signal. The first path and second path are configured to provide a substantially constant amplitude for the output signal over the first and second frequency ranges and a substantially constant phase relationship between the colour component signals in the first and second paths at the overlap between the first and second frequency ranges.
Patent GB-2408368-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing data security
Inventor: WILLIAMS IAN C
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2000-08-18
Abstract: A data processing system comprising: a first processing resource 46 (e.g. a web server) coupleable to a communications network, which may be an open communication network 2; a second processing resource 52 (e.g. a back-end server) coupleable to said first processing resource; said first processing resource configured to transmit a message to said second processing resource responsive to receiving a communication via said network comprising sensitive information (e.g. credit card details), the message comprising the sensitive information, and further configured to discard said sensitive information from said first processing resource. In one embodiment the sensitive information is discarded in response to transmission of said message (comprising sensitive information) to said second processing resource. Furthermore, the sensitive information may be discarded within a predetermined time period, such as within two minutes of receipt, less than one minute of receipt or preferably within the shortest time possible after it has been received at the first processing resource. The described method enhances data security of the sensitive information at the first processing resource as this entity does not hold a record of the sensitive information after it has been forwarded to the second processing resource, reducing the risk of detection of the information from unauthorised persons on the open network.
Patent GB-2414249-A (GB)
Title: Attachment of roof panels to roof support members
Inventor: LOWE DAVID
IPC: E04D3/362
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: A roof panel 9 is secured to a roof support member 1 by means of a base member attached to the roof support member and a slider member attached to the roof panel, the slider member being slidable with respect to the base member to accommodate movement of the roof panel relative to the support member. In a first embodiment (Figures 1 to 4), the base member 3 has a slot 4 through which the slider member 5 can slide. In a second embodiment (Figures 5 to 7), the base member 20 has a projection on which the slotted slider member 26 can slide.
Patent GB-2411683-A (GB)
Title: Tubing and valve system for pressure testing in a well
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system to pressure test in a well, the system comprising: a tubing (10, Fig 1) having a passageway (34, Fig 2), a housing 32 coupled to the tubing, a mandrel 206 and 208 moveably attached to the housing, a disk valve 300 to allow or block flow through the tubing, and a circulating valve (250, Fig 5a) in the tubing. The mandrel can be selectively moved to open the disk valve. The mandrel may comprise a first section 206 and a second section 208, the two being releasably attached to each other.
Patent GB-2428298-A (GB)
Title: A hand monitoring apparatus comprising a fuel cell
Inventor: SMITH COLIN PETER
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: An apparatus arranged to detect the presence of a substance, such as alcohol, on a hand of an operator of said apparatus is described, the apparatus comprising a fuel cell 46 arranged to consume said substance to generate a signal indicative of the presence of said substance on said hand. In some forms of the invention, the apparatus comprises a means, such as a hood 42, for reducing the dissipation of said substance away from the vicinity of said fuel cell. In some forms of the invention, an activating means, such as an infra-red beam, is provided for activating said apparatus in the presence of a hand of an operator, wherein said activating means activates said apparatus without requiring the operator to contact any part of said apparatus.
Patent GB-2417497-A (GB)
Title: Personal washing apparatus
Inventor: ABBAS ZAHIDA
IPC: E03D9/08
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a spray head (1) attached to a flexible hose (3) for permanent connection to a water supply. A means (5) such as a receptacle is provided for retaining the flexible hose (3) when the spray head (1) is not in use. An attachment means (9, 10) is provided for a retaining a drip tray (8) in a position beneath the spray head (1) when the hose (3) is being retained by the retaining means (5). A perforated cover (12) is provided for the drip tray (8) to reduce spillage when it is being manipulated for emptying. In a preferred embodiment, the drip tray (8) is attached to a waste pipe (17) through which any water entering the tray (8) can drain away.
Patent GB-2418184-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with tiltable cab mounted on chassis
Inventor: FIDI PETER
IPC: B62D21/11
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A vehicle has a cab tiltably mounted on a chassis. The chassis comprises two longitudinal members (3, 4) joined by a plurality of cross members. Each longitudinal member (3, 4) comprises a rear part (9) which in use extends parallel to a road surface, a middle part (10) slanted downward to the front, and a front part (11) extending parallel to the road surface (or slightly slanted). There is a front end cross member. Steering gear is attached to a bracket at the middle part (10) on one of the longitudinal members (3, 4).
Patent GB-2421184-A (GB)
Title: Air freshener powered by the heat of a light bulb
Inventor: BLONDEAU PHILLPPE
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: An apparatus adapted to disseminate volatile liquid into an atmosphere by heating and evaporation, and simultaneously to provide illumination, comprising <SL> <LI>(a) a source of heat and light comprising at least one electric light bulb 4; <LI>(b) a reservoir 2 for holding the liquid 7, having <SL> <LI>(i) an upper end comprising an opening leading to the atmosphere, this opening being covered by a mesh 11 defining a series of apertures; <LI>(ii) a lower end in which is formed a re-entrant portion whose shape conforms closely to the exterior form of the bulb, such that, in place, most of the glass surface of the bulb is surrounded, at least that part of the reservoir in the vicinity of the bulb being translucent or transparent; and </SL> <LI>(c) a volatile liquid that is transparent or translucent, and that has a viscosity under conditions of use such that it will be retained by a mesh of having apertures of the same size as those of the mesh in the upper end. </SL> The apparatus provides an effective and aesthetically attractive method of disseminating liquids such as fragrances and insecticides into the atmosphere, and it has the added advantage of safety when inadvertently knocked over.
Patent GB-2420356-A (GB)
Title: Fence for containment of small animals
Inventor: LLOYD JAMES BROUGHTON
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: A fence panel has a first, upright position (Fig 1) and a second, prone position (Fig 2) and comprises a support portion 2 adapted to be inserted into a support structure 10, e.g. the ground, and a barrier portion 3, and biasing means for biasing the panel toward the first position. The fence may be used in confining small animals such as newts to a desired region, e.g. keeping them away from a road, and may be of polypropylene: the biasing means may be the natural resilience of the polypropylene; this allows e.g. vehicles to pass over the fence without damaging it. A containment feature 4 may assist in keeping animals on the containment side 30 of the fence; the other side 6 may have features such as embossing to enable animals to climb that side, and the fence may have the portion 3 angled with respect to portion 2. Also described is a plough device for making a trench in which to install the fence.
Patent GB-2433155-A (GB)
Title: String and button assembly for electronic musical instrument
Inventor: MENCHER PAUL
IPC: G10H3/18
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a string assembly 12 for a musical instrument 10, a finger button arrangement 14 and a control button assembly 90 for the same. The string assembly comprises a plurality of strings having portions 26 for interaction with the user and a second portion 28 for making electrical contact which causes initiation of a control signal arrangement to create a desired sound. The button arrangement may be used for chord or note control whilst the control button assembly may be employed to select chords or the like.
Patent GB-2417484-A (GB)
Title: Blister pack dispensing device
Inventor: HURLSTONE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A blister pack dispensing device comprising a housing (1) for accommodating the blister pack (5). The housing-comprises a first wall (2) provided with a plurality of apertures (3) arranged to correspond to blisters on the blister pack. A second opposing wall (6) carries at least part of a corresponding plurality of actuating devices(7). Means is provided for changing the state of one or more of the actuating devices (7) between a first state in which on operation it is effective to dispense the contents of a blister (4) and a second state in which on operation it is not effective to dispense the contents of a blister (4). One example of the state changing means is to allow movement of an actuating device in the form of a button (7) from a first state in which the button is in a first position to a second state in which the button (7) is in a second position.
Patent GB-2424107-A (GB)
Title: Security system for an electrical device using the mains electricity supply to send and receive messages
Inventor: JONES KEVIN
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: There is provided a security system for an electrical device 4 connected to a mains electricity supply 2. The security system comprises a transmitter 5 operatively connected to the electrical device 4, the transmitter 5 being configured to send a confirmation message, preferably on a periodic basis, via the mains supply 2. A control unit 1 is operatively connected to the mains supply 2 and is configured to receive 6 the confirmation message(s). The control unit 1 activates an alarm 3 if the expected confirmation message is not received. Preferably, the control unit 1 receives unique, encrypted message from a plurality of electrical devices 4, 6, 7. The electrical devices 4, 6, 7 may include motion detector whereby the transmitter is prevented from sending a confirmation message if motion of the electrical device is detected.
Patent GB-2421125-A (GB)
Title: Pwm cyclo converter
Inventor: HARA HIDENORI
IPC: H02J3/01
Filed: 2004-09-13
Abstract: There is provided PWM cyclo converter capable of easily performing improvement of input current waveform and snubber energy power source regeneration. The PWM cyclo converter includes a PWM converter device connected to a DC voltage system. The PWM converter device has an output unit connected to the input filter pre-stage of the PWM cyclo converter, thereby suppressing resonance of the input filter.
Patent GB-2438670-A (GB)
Title: Tow bar electric test unit
Inventor: CUFFE JOHN
IPC: G01R31/00
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: An electric test unit, fig 1, plugs into the electrical connector on a tow bar (fig 4). It has light bulbs, fig 3, that relate to the lights on the vehicle. It can be used to test the electrical connection if the trailer/caravan is stored a distance away from the vehicle. The unit is self-contained and plugs directly into a standard socket.