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Patent GB-2397876-A (GB)
Title: A gas burner
Inventor: POMPE ANTHONY LAURENCE ALFRED
IPC: F23D14/70
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: A gas burner 10 has a gas supply element 11 having an outlet 13, and a gas deflector disposed adjacent the outlet, the deflector influencing aeration. The position of the deflector relative to the outlet can be adjustable (15 fig 1) or alternatively the baffle surface of the deflector 15 can be inclined to the gas stream at an angle of between 40 and 50 degrees. The deflector may be adjusted by angular position or spacing, and the gas supply element may include a conduit having a plurality of spaced outlets with the baffle provided adjacent such outlets. The baffle surface may be generally flat, but inclined relative to the gas stream, and also coated with a ceramic material. The baffle may include a ridge (19 fig 1), and the burner may also include an air guide 14 on at least two sides of the outlet.
Patent GB-2399730-A (GB)
Title: X ray inspection system
Inventor: MEYER GERALD L
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: An x-ray inspection is provided featuring a single x-ray source (100) and a planar array of linear sensors (110) aligned in parallel. An article to be inspected is moved between the x-ray source (100) and the linear sensors (110) in a series of passes parallel to the array of linear sensors (110) and substantially perpendicular to the long axes of the linear sensors (110). Alternatively, the x-ray source and the sensors are moved as a unit relative to a stationary article. As a result, a transmission image of the article is captured for each of the linear sensors (110). These transmission images are then combined mathematically to generate a layer image for each separate conceptual layer of the article. In some embodiments, these layer images may then be interpreted in order to determine the quality of the article.
Patent GB-2395416-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing artificial rawhide
Inventor: NAKATA TATSUJI
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A process whereby an artificial rawhide comparable in qualities to natural rawhide can be produced. After pre-treatments (washing with water, liming, bleaching, etc.), rawhide is roughly cut into pieces (about 10 cm x 10 cm) and then further finely cut with the use of a chopper and a micro-cutter to thereby give collagen fibers. Next, water, a collagen fiber powder and gelatin are added thereto to give a sol or a gel having a moisture content of 60 to 80% by mass. Then it is extruded into a sheet using a screw extruder at 30{C or below and dried, thereby giving an artificial rawhide. This artificial rawhide in the form of a sheet is cut into rectangular pieces in a definite size. Then each piece is rounded in the width direction and tied in the length direction. Thus, a bone-shaped chewing gum for dogs can be obtained.
Patent GB-2405513-A (GB)
Title: Personnel detection within vehicles
Inventor: HOOK JAMES GRANT
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: To detect stowaways in the trailer of a trailer tractor combination a respiratory carbon dioxide (CO2) 11 detector is provided within the cargo bay of the trailer. The detector is coupled through a microprocessor 12 to a CAN (Controller Area Network) controller 14. The controller 14 is connected to dc power cables 15 so that encoded data signals using a standard CAN protocol can be sent to a second CAN controller 16 in the tractor unit. The second controller 16 is coupled through a second microprocessor 17 to an interpretative display 18. The display may be powered by a standard cigarette lighter power outlet. The CO2 detector is preferably a Non-Dispersive Infra Red (NDIR) sensor.
Patent GB-2418658-A (GB)
Title: Slab lifter
Inventor: RICHES LAWRENCE ANTHONY
IPC: B62B1/06
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: A Slab lifter includes a carrier frame G suspended from a lifting arm D. The frame supports a paving slab J in a balanced horizontal position. The lower end of the arm runs on the ground on two independently rotating wheels. A "tee" handle at the upper end of the arm allows an operator who remains in an upright position to move a slab horizontally or in an arc, and to raise and lower the slab vertically. A quick release device H permits the frame to be detached easily from the arm and resilient cords hold the frame materially parallel with the arm. The carrier frame comprises a pair of U-shaped tines A linked by a cross-bar C.
Patent GB-2415225-A (GB)
Title: Kickboard bracket and telescopic rail for builders' trestle
Inventor: CLEAR LIAM
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2004-10-05
Abstract: A bracket 60 for securing a first kickboard 62 transversely of a second kickboard 54 comprises a socket 64 for receiving an end of kickboard 62 and a clip 60 for securing the bracket to kickboard 54, and a lateral extension 76 for stabilising the bracket. Also disclosed is a telescopic safety rail comprising inner and outer parts 80, 82, where the inner part is prevented from sliding free of the outer part, e.g. by a leaf spring 98 and pin 92 co-operating with holes 94, 96 in tubes 80, 82. Also disclosed are a ladder support for staging, a trestle with facility for a removable upright, and a trestle with a fixed kickboard bracket.
Patent GB-2420524-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for providing meltable material in a molten state to a mould
Inventor: BILL JONATHAN
IPC: B29C45/20
Filed: 2004-11-27
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for providing meltable material in molten form includes a chamber 13 for containing a supply of material to be melted, a nozzle 20, a heating device 35 to heat the nozzle 20, and means 18, 19 to urge the meltable material towards and through the heated nozzle 20, the heating device 35 melting the material so that molten material is delivered to a nozzle outlet 11, the apparatus 10 including a shaping tool 40 positioned adjacent the nozzle outlet 11 to shape the molten material as it cools and solidifies. A lid 15 may be provided to close opening 14 of chamber 13.
Patent GB-2420951-A (GB)
Title: Iteratively decoding a signal received over a multiple-input-multiple-output channel
Inventor: YUGANG JIA
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: Information is decoded from a signal received from a transmission over a MIMO channel from a plurality of transmit antennas, by means of a decoder and a corresponding decoding method. The signal is received on a plurality of receive antennas, and the information is encoded as a string of symbols over space and time and/or frequency. Each transmitted symbol has one of a plurality of values The decoding method comprises the steps of identifying a predetermined number of sets of symbol values, the sets being the most likely combinations of symbol values to be presented at the transmit antennas at a given time instant, and, for each symbol permitted for transmission, determining and outputting the probability of received information corresponding to the transmission of the symbol at a given antenna, on the basis of the other transmit antennas transmitting the symbol values of one of the identified sets. The latter step comprises determining the probability of a given symbol being transmitted at a given transmit antenna, given that the other transmit antennas are transmitting in accordance with one of the selected combinations identified as the most likely combinations. This is performed for all selected combinations, and the resultant probabilities are added together.
Patent GB-2421282-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for expelling contents of container
Inventor: DALE JAMES PATRICK
IPC: B65D1/32
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: Apparatus for expelling the viscous contents of a container 10 includes a piston 40, which is used to compress the container 10 and expel the contents. The piston has an outer annular part 50, and an inner part 60, slidable within the annular part. When the piston is used to compress the container, the outer part compresses the radially outer part of the container (which may be formed with concertina pleats 14). When the outer part is fully compressed, the inner part 60 of the piston forces the viscous fluid from the radially inner part of the container. The radially inner part of the container may be cup-shaped, and the inner part of the piston may serve to evert the cup-shaped portion so that it projects into the container.
Patent GB-2422112-A (GB)
Title: Stoma sheath
Inventor: STONE ROBERT PAUL
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A hygiene device 10 comprises a stoma sheath 12, which is elastically stretchable in a direction diametric of the sheath 12 to fit closely on the stoma 14. The sheath 12 is made of thin latex of similar quality to that used for a condom, 50 to 80 microns thick. Adhesive means 30 at one end 17 of the sheath 12 are suitable to adhere to the epidermis 24 surrounding the stoma and 14 to adhere sealingly to a stoma bag 22 surrounding the sheath 12, and comprises adhesive 32, 34 on opposite faces 36, 38 for the respective adherences, the stoma bag 22 then surrounding the sheath 12. The device 10 comprises a ring 30 to the inner surface 42 of which the sheath 12 is sealed. In making and/or applying to a stoma 14 the hygiene device 10, the sheath 12 is cut to substantially the same length as the stoma 14, in fact slightly shorter than the stoma 14 by 1 to 5 mm.
Patent GB-2417008-A (GB)
Title: An attachment for a hand-held jigsaw
Inventor: LACEY PETER ALEXANDER
IPC: B23D49/08
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: An attachment 13 for a hand-held jigsaw 1 of a type comprising a motor housing 3 provided with a handle 5, and a blade 9 extending from the motor housing, the attachment comprising support means 19 to support the jigsaw and an elongate guide surface 38, which extends along the base of the attachment. In use, the attachment is moved along a piece of material being cut with the guide surface abutting a piece of guide material (51, fig 6), the abutment between the guide surface of the attachment and the piece of guide material guiding the direction of cutting of the blade of the jigsaw.
Patent GB-2421124-A (GB)
Title: Voltage multiplier circuit
Inventor: CHUAN WU KUO
IPC: H02M3/07
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: The invention provides a voltage-multiplier circuit, which comprises a voltage-pumping block 20 and a functional generator. The voltage-pumping block is composed of a first diode 22, a second diode 24, a first coupling capacitor 26, a second coupling capacitor 28 to pump an input voltage. The invention can form multi-stage voltage-pumping blocks (see fig.3a). The output voltage may be used to supply a vacuum fluorescent display.
Patent GB-2414549-A (GB)
Title: A light beam alarm having a control which aligns its transmitter with its receiver
Inventor: CADDICK KARL THOMAS
IPC: H04B10/24
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: A light beam alarm 1 such as a smoke or security alarm, comprising: a light transmitter 6 transmitting a beam of light that travels across a predetermined region (e.g. in a part of a building 11); and a light receiver 8 adapted to be aligned with the transmitter to receive the light beam after it has travelled across the predetermined region. The alarm is activated when the receiver's reception signal falls below a predetermined threshold. A motorised adjustment means such as a set of stepping motors and shafts (31, 32, 29, 30, figs. 3-5) may be operated to vary the alignment between the transmitter and receiver in response to a control signal by a control means 34. The motorised adjustment means (31, 32, 29, 30, figs. 3-5) may adjust the position of the transmitter or receiver upwardly or downwardly relative to a horizontal axis (25, fig. 3), or relative to a vertical axis (27, fig. 3) to move them to the left or right. The control signal may be generated automatically when the light transmitter and receiver move out of alignment, or it may be communicated to the control means by a user's handset that may use an infrared or a radio communication signal. A reflector 17 may be mounted across the building to reflect light towards the receiver.
Patent GB-2411965-A (GB)
Title: Programmable logic analyzer data analyzing method
Inventor: CHENG CHIU-HAO
IPC: G01R31/3177
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: A programmable logic analyzer data analyzing method includes the step of controlling a control circuit (11) to fetch waveform data from the test sample (14) and to store fetched waveform data in a memory (13), the step of controlling the control circuit (11) to transmit the waveform data from the memory (13) to a computer through a transmission interface (19) when the memory space of the memory (13) is used up (fully occupied), the step of driving the computer to write the received waveform data in a buffer (18) thereof, and the step of running a test sample test signal auxiliary analyzing procedure for enabling the user to use the display screen (17) of the computer for making debugging data analysis, comparison data analysis and search data analysis, to store the analyzed data in the form of a file, or to print out the analyzed data through a printer.
Patent GB-2412112-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing containers
Inventor: ELLIOTT HOWARD
IPC: B65D75/36
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: The invention provides a container for storing and dispensing consumer products and can be used in place of conventional blister packs for the packaging of pills, tablets or capsules or multi-cavity containers for organising and storing mixed medication for subsequent dispensation according to a predefined dosage regimen. The container includes a tray (1) having a generally planar top surface (2) into which has been formed one or more discrete cavities (3) for receiving the consumer products. A sheet (10) is adhered to the top surface (2) of the tray (1) using a peelable adhesive to seal the one or more cavities (3). The sheet (10) has pre-formed tear lines (13) defining a tear off portion (12) per cavity (3) to retain the consumer products in that cavity until it is removed by tearing along its tear lines. The or each tear-off portion (12) has low vapour transmission properties created by a patch (24) with high vapour barrier properties.
Patent GB-2413115-A (GB)
Title: Stroller with drop-down basket
Inventor: ESPENSHADE GREGG R
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A foldable stroller with a basket, the basket having a frame (102) with left and right side legs (106) pivotally mounted to the stroller frame (100) for movement between an upper position and a lower position. The legs (106) of the basket frame (102) are supported on side members (150) of the stroller frame (100) that pivot as the stroller frame (100) moves between its folded and open positions, so that folding or unfolding of the stroller frame (100) effects pivotal movement of the basket frame (102) between its lower and upper positions. In another form (figure 30), a stroller with a basket has handle-operated support members for the side legs (606) of the basket frame (602) that selectively support the basket frame (602) in an upper position, and allow the basket frame to drop to a lower position for easier access to basket interior through the upper opening of the basket.
Patent GB-2416764-A (GB)
Title: Fuel filling apparatus
Inventor: MCGEE GRAHAM
IPC: B60K15/077
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: An improved fuel filling apparatus 1 for motor vehicles is described. The fuel filling apparatus comprises a receiver assembly 2 suitable for locating within a filler neck of a fuel tank and a fuel filling nozzle assembly 3. By incorporating vents within the receiver assembly an exhaust means for gases located within the fuel tank is provided and so the effects of foaming of the fuel are reduced. Various automatic shut off or cut off mechanisms for the fuel filling apparatus system are described including a float valve which allow the operator to be confident that a fuel tank has been filled to capacity while reducing the detrimental effects of fuel spillage. As a result the apparatus finds particular application in the field of diesel fuel filling apparatus. The receiver assembly comprises a receiver bore 7 and may be provided with a flexible fuel delivery hose that may extend beyond the filler neck. A poppet valve 10 may be provided, and biassed in a closed position, and vents (14, fig 2) may be provided with vent covers 12, which may also be biassed in a closed position. The fuel filling receiver and nozzle may have co-operating attachment means for securing the nozzle to the receiver.
Patent GB-2413989-A (GB)
Title: Greetings card with toiletry product
Inventor: STOLLER MARTIN
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: A greetings card (100) comprising a front portion (101a) and a rear portion (101b), wherein the front portion is pivotally attached to the rear portion and a toiletry product (103) is located on said front portion. The front portion can have a shaped window (102) cut into it, and the toiletry product can be located within the shaped window. In this manner inscriptions (104) on the rear portion can be viewed through the window in the front portion and, therefore, through the toiletry product.
Patent GB-2419574-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle frame
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN JASON L
IPC: B62K25/30
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: The frame includes a down tube and a monolithic down tube support (100) with a pocket (104) configured to receive an end portion of the down tube such that the tube support (100) overlaps at least a portion of a side surface of the end portion of the down tube. A weld bead joins both of the tube support (100) and the down tube at the entrance to the pocket. The down tube support (100) also defines an opening (102) configured to receive and support a pedal crank assembly. The down tube support (100) also includes a pivot mount portion comprising two spaced arms (116R,116L) configured to rotatably support a sub-frame of the frame, the sub-frame being also linked to the down tube or a support brace fixed thereto by a shock absorber. The tube support (100) has a radially extending tube 76 which can form part of the seat tube and which locates a forward derailleur. The down tube and pocket are of generally trapezoidal cross-section with the shorter side uppermost.
Patent GB-2433311-A (GB)
Title: A black body solar panel containing granules
Inventor: JOHNSON-TOWNLEY MARTYN
IPC: F24S10/80
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: The black body device includes granules 2 that fill the enclosure behind a transparent planar surface 3 that is part of a container in a solar energy collection device. The random packing of granules 2 leads to a plurality of apertures and matching cavities forming in proximity to the transparent planar surface means 3. These apertures and matching cavities are close approximations to ideal black bodies. Incident sunlight 5, 6, 7 is able to enter the apertures and be absorbed in the cavities associated with the apertures. The granules are themselves good black bodies. Water or fluid flows in intimate contact with the black body device and absorbs useful heat energy from it. The granules may have a cavity or cavities.
Patent GB-2420774-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for a blister pack
Inventor: TEDHAM MARTIN JOHN
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: A dispenser includes a housing comprising an upper cover 60 hingedly attached to a lower cover 62. The lower cover has a central hub which snap fits through a central aperture in a blister pack 68. The upper cover includes a dispensing anvil 72 which is aligned and cooperates with a dispensing window 70 in the lower cover. Locking clips 78 on the upper cover engage with locking recesses 80 in the lower cover to secure the two halves together in a safe condition where the blister pack is prevented from rotation relative to the housing by virtue of the anvil projecting through a now emptied pocket of the blister pack. An article is dispensed from the blister pack by bring the two cover halves together. The device is armed by releasing the locking elements to allow the cover halves to be moved away from each other and allow the blister pack to be rotated to bring the next pocket into alignment with the dispensing window. Lever 76 engages with ratchet 74 on the blister pack to index the blister pack into the correct alignment.
Patent GB-2439762-A (GB)
Title: Identifiable electrical appliance plug
Inventor: MANNING JAMES J
IPC: H01R13/46
Filed: 2006-07-05
Abstract: An electrical plug 1 for an appliance has the name 2 of the appliance printed or moulded onto it. The name may be highlighted with luminous paint so that it can be identified in the dark. The plug or the name may be of a variety of colours.
Patent GB-2436214-A (GB)
Title: Secure in-vehicle remote transmitter
Inventor: GHABRA RIAD
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A wireless remote transmitter for transmitting a wireless control signal (56) to control a function such as a garage door opener or lighting is located in a vehicle and is operable only following determination that a vehicle status is authorised (54). Vehicle status determination is carried out by a controller. The vehicle status may be an immobilisation status, entry system status, or key ignition switch status, and may be deemed authorised only when it has been properly activated e.g. by an authorised user. The remote transmitter may comprise one or more buttons, and vehicle status determination may be performed in response to activation of a button of the remote controller (52). The buttons themselves may provide for authorisation determination following activation of one or more buttons in a predetermined pattern, or the controller may comprise a receiver for receiving a wireless authorisation signal.
Patent GB-2449476-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cards
Inventor: DUDDLE ASHLEY ROBERT
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: A method of detecting fraudulent fuel card use in which an indicator is generated if there is an anomaly between vehicle data and fuel card usage data. The method comprises receiving (402) vehicle data at a computer; receiving (404) fuel card usage data at the computer; using the computer to compare (406) the vehicle data with the fuel card usage data according to a set of rules accessible by the computer and the computer automatically generating (410) an indicator if an anomaly is determined. The fuel card may be an actual card or a virtual fuel card. Also disclosed are a method and pump for generating an invoice for fuel dispensed from a fuel pump comprising receiving an identifier from a vehicle at the fuel pump; dispensing fuel by the fuel pump; associating the dispensed fuel with the identifier; and generating an invoice for the dispensed fuel to a party associated with the identifier.
Patent GB-2438720-A (GB)
Title: Multi-piece solid golf ball with soft polyurethane cover
Inventor: WATANABE HIDEO
IPC: A63B37/12
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: The invention provides a multi-piece solid golf ball G having a core 1, an envelope layer 2 enclosing the core, an intermediate layer 3 enclosing the envelope layer, and a cover 4 which encloses the intermediate layer and has formed on a surface thereof a plurality of dimples D. The core 1 is formed primarily of a rubber material and has a diameter of at least 31 mm, the envelope layer 2 and the intermediate layer 3 are each formed primarily of the same or different resin materials, and the cover 4 is formed primarily of polyurethane. The envelope layer 2, intermediate layer 3 and cover 4 have thicknesses which satisfy the relationship cover thickness < intermediate layer thickness < envelope layer thickness; and the envelope layer 2, intermediate layer 3 and cover 4 have surface hardnesses (Durometer D hardness) which satisfy the relationship core surface hardness =or< envelope layer surface hardness < intermediate layer surface hardness > cover surface hardness. The golf ball has an excellent flight performance and controllability, while also having an excellent durability to cracking on repeated impact and an excellent scuff resistance.