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Patent GB-2375484-A (GB)
Title: Fragrance emitting device
Inventor: KNIGHT WILLIAM
IPC: A61L9/02
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: A fragrance emitting device (10) comprising a container (14) containing two differently coloured, differently fragranced immiscible liquids (46,48), and a light source (28). The light source (28) is located in the base (12) of the device and shines through the container (14) heating a first of said two immiscible liquids (46). Portions (50) of said first immiscible liquid (46) rise from a layer formed by said first immiscible liquid (46) at the bottom of said container (14) into a layer formed immediately above said first layer by said second immiscible liquid (48) thereby heating said second immiscible liquid (48). Vapours (46',48') are released from the device (10) when portions (50) of the first immiscible liquid (46) reach the uppermost surface (52) of the second immiscible liquid (48) and also when the second immiscible liquid (48) reaches a specified temperature. Preferably a replacement container (14) and a cap (16) are removable from the base (12) for easy, inexpensive replacement of said immiscible liquids (46,48).
Patent GB-2379026-A (GB)
Title: Pitot flow meters
Inventor: READ EDWARD FRANCIS
IPC: G01P13/02
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: A sensing head (12) for an anemometer or other flow meter comprises a hollow disc-like body having a peripheral wall (40) and an axis (44). Four similar chambers (C1-C4) are formed in the body, and the wall has, for each chamber, a plurality of Pitot holes (42) extending through the wall into the respective chamber. The holes are generally symmetrically arranged around the axis. Means (30) are provided to enable the pressure difference between each diametrically-opposite pair (C1,C3; C2,C4) of the chambers to be sensed. The provision of two or more Pitot holes for each chamber (i.e. eight or more Pitot holes in total) produces a substantially lobe-less characteristic for the anemometer, and the head can still be used to produce a measurement (albeit somewhat inaccurate) even if one of the holes becomes blocked. The provision of the four chambers, each serving two or more of the Pitot holes, enables wind velocity to be measured by sensing only two pressure differences.
Patent GB-2371894-A (GB)
Title: A method for collating orders for consumables and ordering such on line
Inventor: HAINES ROBERT E
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: A method (P1) of ordering office supplies includes coupling (S2) a computer (12) to a first web site at a URL associated with a peripheral device (14) coupled to the computer (12), facilitating (S3) selection of first consumables associated with the peripheral device (14) and coupling (S6) the computer (12) to a second web site for a third-party reseller of consumables. The method (P1) also includes facilitating (S7) selection of second consumables not associated with the peripheral device (14) and collating (S9) the first and second selected consumables into an order placed with the third-party reseller.
Patent GB-2381979-A (GB)
Title: Intruder tracking and illuminating system
Inventor: CHANDLER ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: G08B13/196
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A security system for alerting an intruder of their surveillance by illuminating the area surrounding them. The system has image capture means 2 for capturing images of an intruder 1, image processing means 6 for processing the images captured and lighting means 7 for illuminating the intruder 1. The guiding means is responsive to the image processing means 6 and guides the lighting means 7 onto the intruder. The guiding means may also shake the lighting means to alert the intruder that he has been detected.
Patent GB-2368311-A (GB)
Title: Print toner fixing device
Inventor: SAMEI MASAHIRO
IPC: G03G15/20
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: There is provided a fixing device in which a recording material is conveyed by being held by a fixing nip portion, and unfixed toner images on the recording material are melted and fixed, including a heating roller; an induction heating unit, which is provided with an exciting coil wound along an outer peripheral surface of the heating roller and having a clearance changing in a direction of an axis of rotation of the heating roller, for heating the heating roller by electromagnetic induction; and a pressure roller which is pressed into contact with a heat resisting belt heated by the heating roller and is rotated in a forward direction to form a fixing nip portion.
Patent GB-2364196-A (GB)
Title: Portable information communication terminal apparatus
Inventor: MASUTANI YUTAKA
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: A portable telephone (1) has a connecting portion (2) as well as a first housing portion (3) and a second housing portion (4) which are connected by the connecting portion (2) in such a manner as to be capable of being folded. An external video camera unit (10) is inserted in a camera-unit attaching portion (6). Various video camera units having different specifications, such as a color video camera unit, a monochromatic video camera unit, a wide-angle video camera unit, and a tele video camera unit, can be attached to or detached from the camera-unit attaching portion (6). The portable information communication terminal (1) is capable of identifying the specifications of the attached video camera unit and of switching over its internal operation in accordance with the specifications.
Patent GB-2383332-A (GB)
Title: Coating composition comprising a UV curable resin
Inventor: SYDES DANIEL F E
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A coating composition for a flexible thermoplastics extrusion comprises a UV curable resin. The resin is preferably an aliphatic waterborne resin such as a polyurethane dispersion and preferably constitutes from 40 to 80 weight-% of the composition excluding solvent or dispersant. The composition may also include a friction-reducing agent. The extrusion is preferably a thermoplastic elastomer extrusion or a weatherstrip seal, for instance for an automobile. Also claimed is a sealing system for automotives, the sealing system comprising a coating formulation comprising a UV curable resin applied to a flexible thermoplastic extruded substrate. Further claimed is a method of coating a flexible thermoplastic extrusion, the method comprising exposing the coated product to UV light of wavelength 200 to 400nm. The use of a coating formulation comprising a UV curable resin for coating a flexible thermoplastic extrusion is also independently claimed.
Patent GB-2384913-A (GB)
Title: Switching apparatus
Inventor: SCOTT LESLIE EARL
IPC: H01H35/14
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: A switching apparatus for use in the ignition system of an automobile comprises a switching member 4 , a first contact position 9 in which the switching member is connected to an ignition system, and a second contact position 10 in which the switching member is disconnected from the ignition system. The switching member 4 is adapted to be displaced between the first and second positions 9, 10 in response to an external impact to the automobile.
Patent GB-2384879-A (GB)
Title: Method for providing binary digital TV data from a structured ata format
Inventor: COLLINS ANDREW
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: A tray portion 10, which may serve to hold animal litter, supports a substantially upright post 14. The edge of the tray may be fitted with an upstanding wall 12 which serves as a splash back. The post may be fitted with a battery operated lamp 16 which illuminates the tray. The post may serve as a urinating/scent marking post for dogs or a scratching post for cats.
Patent GB-2382309-A (GB)
Title: A cricket bat
Inventor: SILLETT JONATHAN MARK
IPC: A63B59/08
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: A bat, preferably for cricket, comprises a handle 141 and a blade 142. The blade comprises a front face 143, a rear surface, shoulders 146 and a toe 145. The blade is characterised by one or more recesses on the sides 149, 150 so that the front surface of the blade narrows inward at that point, e.g. to form a waist.
Patent GB-2373994-A (GB)
Title: Holding device for drawer slide rail assembly
Inventor: WENG KUO-CHAN
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 2002-03-04
Abstract: The sliding rail 22 of the assembly has an end extension 221 formed with a locating hole 223 and a recess 222, and the fixed rail carries a holding unit 30 comprising a base 31 fixed to the rail, a Y-shaped member 31 pivoted in the base and a resilient plate 33 mounted in the base and arranged to press against the base portions 325,236 of the Y. In use, when closing the assembly, the end section 221 engages arm 321 of the Y, pivoting it so as to engage arm 322 in hole 223 thereby retaining the assembly closed. Pressure of plate 33 on the base of the Y tends to rotate and thereby hold it in its proper locking position. Alternative mounting positions 311 for the plate provide different degrees of resilient pressure against the Y. An alternative toothed structure for this purpose is shown in Fig 5.
Patent GB-2387362-A (GB)
Title: Driver position for an industrial truck
Inventor: WARNER BARRY MICHAEL
IPC: B66F9/075
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: A driver position for an industrial truck, in particular for a reach truck or a fork-lift reach truck, comprises a driver's seat (8), which is fixed to a side component of the driver position. At least one drive component (10) of the industrial truck is arranged underneath the driver's seat (8). The driver's seat (8) is fixed to the side component of the driver position such that it can be moved in the vertical direction by means of an adjusting device. The adjusting device is designed in such a way that maintenance access to the drive component (10) is made possible in an upper position of the driver's seat (8). The side component is preferably formed, at least to some extent, by a side rail (6) of the driver position.
Patent GB-2388461-A (GB)
Title: Digital audio signal player having simulated analogue record
Inventor: LIU HAN-CHIH
IPC: G11B19/00
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A digital audio player is provided with a control element which can be turned to simulate the effect of an analog record being turned by hand. To detect the user's hands touching the control element the element is provided with two wires 2, 3. One wire is grounded and the other is connected to DC source and to a analog/digital converter 32. The A/D converter is in turn connected to a microprocessor which is capable of detecting the voltage drop which occurs when the control element is touched.
Patent GB-2392365-A (GB)
Title: Crupper attachment
Inventor: GOLDING TERENCE ROSS
IPC: B68B3/16
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A device for the attachment of a crupper, a saddle restraining strap, which prevents forward movement of a horse saddle in use. The attachment is in the form of a Y-shaped strap of webbing 1 connecting two loops 2 and 3 to a connecting ring 4. In use the loops pass through the gap between the saddle panels and the seat, and the girth straps are threaded through the loops. The ring then serves as an attachment point for a crupper strap. The attachment may be removed by releasing the girth straps.
Patent GB-2381694-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting call progress tones in an audio packet communications system
Inventor: FUNATO YASUO
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: A packet communications system comprises a host apparatus 3 (eg a PBX) with a LAN interface (32, fig.2) and a public network (eg PSTN) interface (31). LAN telephone terminals 2-x transmit and receive audio packets via a LAN 1 and may communicate amongst themselves via the LAN or with terminals 5 on the public network 4. Whilst the public network 4 has its own holding-tone provider TT1, the host apparatus must generate its own holding tones when the LAN terminals have calls on hold. Rather than sending individual holding tone audio packets to each LAN terminal, a special packet is transmitted on the LAN for reception by terminals in the holding state. The special packet may be generated by the host apparatus or by a separate node on the LAN and may contain background music or a holding tone.
Patent GB-2381984-A (GB)
Title: Correction of colour calibration values obtained from a colour calibration pattern
Inventor: GUDAITIS ALGIRD M
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: Correcting color values for color calibration is disclosed. A sensor measures a color calibration pattern output by a device, to obtain color values for the patch (104). Corrective action(s) are then performed on the color values (106). A first such action corrects for measurement corruption of a patch color of the patch resulting from the sensor erroneously measuring adjacent patch colors to the desired patch color (200). A second action corrects for non-parallel motion of the sensor while measuring the patch (500). A third corrective action corrects for ambient light detected by the sensor while measuring the patch, without necessarily filtering the sensor (700). A final action corrects for slow-drift measurement corruption of the patch, by both scaling and offsetting the color values (900).
Patent GB-2393710-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle transporting trailer
Inventor: POUND EDWARD GEORGE
IPC: B60P3/12
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: A vehicle transporting trailer comprises an A type frame having an openable end to fit around the vehicle to be moved, the sides of the frame are telescopically adjustable by rams to move two pairs of adjustable wheel supports to fit around the vehicle to be moved. Thereafter, a further ram having a scissors type linkages raises transport wheels to enable the trailer and carried vehicle to be moved.
Patent GB-2392127-A (GB)
Title: A cutting device
Inventor: TUCKER ALICIA
IPC: B26B29/06
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: A cutting device comprises a body 2 and a blade carrier 4. The blade carrier 4 can be positioned within the body at several distinct positions along the lengthwise direction of an arm (10, fig 1) of the blade carrier 4. Consequently, the difference between a blade (26, fig 3) on the blade carrier 4 and a follower (36, fig 3) on the body 2 can be adjusted. A set of templates is also disclosed having guide tracks for engagement by the follower (36, fig 3). Templates of different size can be nested one within another.
Patent GB-2385762-A (GB)
Title: Audio routing for an automobile
Inventor: BRAY THOMAS J
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: An audio signal processing system for a vehicle (10) such as an emergency services vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle has a plurality of audio output producing devices (18,30). The system includes an audio input circuit (16), a processor (17), an audio output circuit (14,28), and at least one speaker (24). The audio input circuit (16) receives a plurality of audio signals from the plurality of audio output producing devices. The processor (17) is in communication with the audio input circuit for combining the plurality of audio signals. The audio output circuit (14,28) is in communication with the audio input circuit for receiving the combined plurality of audio output signals. The audio output circuit (14,28) conditions the plurality of audio signals for output. The at least one speaker (24) broadcasts the conditioned plurality of audio signals to a vehicle occupant. The processor (17) may be controlled by a voice activated control circuit.
Patent GB-2396039-A (GB)
Title: A fuel delivery system for legally entitled drivers
Inventor: HEDGECOCK PAUL
IPC: B67D7/34
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: The FUEL DELIVERY SECURITY SYSTEM is an electromechanical Device attached to and intergrated with individual fuel delivery systems at Filling Stations. It is activated by a PERSONAL FUEL CARD that contains electronic/electromagnetic/holographic data specific to a Driver and Vehicle(s) together with a Personal Security Code. When fuel is required it is inserted into an Aperture in the FUEL SECURITY SYSTEM that simultaneously recognizes the Vehicles Identity. On an Alphanumeric Keypad the Driver enters the Vehicles Registration Number and the Personal Security Code. If computed as correct the Fuel Delivery System is unlocked and fuel purchased. The Card is retrieved for future use. The PERSONAL FUEL CARD and Security Code is only issued by the Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority on an annual application for a Road Fund Licence together with relevant Personal and Vehicular details.
Patent GB-2397097-A (GB)
Title: Restrictor for a window
Inventor: MISTRY RAJNIKANT
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: A device for restricting the opening of a window consists of a lever 11 pivotally mounted to the window frame and moveable by means of a handle 14 into a gap between two arms 5,6 of the window stay to prevent movement of the stay. The position of the lever can be altered to alter the permitted degree of opening of the window.
Patent GB-2387074-A (GB)
Title: Task-related communication via wireless communication hotspots
Inventor: SQUIBBS ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A mobile device (16) is used to effect task-related communication with a remote entity (27) via the communications infrastructure (19) of a wireless hotspot (18) through which the mobile device is moving. The device includes a first estimation arrangement (75-77) for estimating the time remaining before the mobile device (16) leaves the coverage zone of the hotspot having regard to the predicted movement of the device. The device (16) further includes a second estimation arrangement (73) for estimating the time needed to complete the task-related communication. These two time estimates are compared with each other by a monitor unit (78) of the device to determine whether there is sufficient time to complete the task-related communication.
Patent GB-2381210-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer golf ball with reaction injection molded polyurethane component
Inventor: KELLER VIKTOR
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layer golf ball habing a soft outer cover (16). The golf ball has a core (10), one or more mantle or inner cover layers (14) with a Shore D hardness of 60 or more, and an outer cover (16) with a Shore D hardness of 53 or less. In a particularly preferred form of the invention, the inner and/or outer cover layers comprise a reaction injection molded polyurethane. The golf ball of the invention has exceptionally soft fell and highe spin rates on short shots of 80 yards or less and particularly, 40 yards or less, while maintaining good distance and average spin on full shots.
Patent GB-2399467-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring electrical connection between trailer and towing vehicle
Inventor: BURE RUDOLF ARTHUR
IPC: B60D1/62
Filed: 2003-03-08
Abstract: A device for monitoring the status of the coupling between a trailer and a towing vehicle by sensing the status of an ISO electrical connector 10 interconnecting the lighting circuits on the towing vehicle and the trailer. The device comprises a signal generator 30 which sends a test signal through an electric circuit on both the tractor/towing vehicle and the trailer. The device includes a non linear element and a monitor 23 where the monitor detects changes in impedance by measuring the voltage across the non linear element and produces a signal indicative of whether the tractor and trailer are connected or disconnected. A preferred embodiment includes a micro-controller (33) which serves as both the signal generator and the monitor, and pulses a small electric test current to the lighting circuit.
Patent GB-2383869-A (GB)
Title: Peer to peer software distribution system
Inventor: CORDOVA ROIS
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: Software packages may be distributed to a plurality of clients in a network by initially distributing the software from a server to one or more clients. Those clients may then be enabled to forward the software package on to other clients contained in a list of addressee clients. Each client that receives the software package may then be called upon, in turn, to forward the software package to additional clients on the list. In this way, the load on the network management server, related to the distribution of software to a large number of clients in a network, may be reduced.
Patent GB-2392952-A (GB)
Title: Hinge with anti-gravity member to block movement under sudden acceleration
Inventor: VITRY FABRICE
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: A hinge mechanism 11 including an anti-gravity member to block movement of the hinge under sudden acceleration. The hinge comprises a first fixed arm 13 and a second arm 15 moveably connected to the first arm 13. A pathway 95 is positioned in relationship to the first arm. An anti-gravity member eg a ball 83 is positioned for movement within the pathway between two positions. When the ball 83 is in the second position E, it interferes with the movement of the first and second members. The hinge may be detented and dampened, and may be of push-pull and pull-push operation. The arms 13, 15 may move relative to one another in scissor fashion. The device may be used within vehicles to prevent the opening of objects, such as gloveboxes, lids or pockets, under impact or sudden change in acceleration.
Patent GB-2407230-A (GB)
Title: Providing location based information to a mobile device
Inventor: PARULEKAR KOUSTUBH
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: A mobile device such as a personal digital assistant (PDA) or mobile phone obtains its geographic location, using for example a global positioning system (GPS), and provides the location to a sever, preferably through a wireless connection. The server hosts a database containing information associated with geographical location, and provides relevant information links to the mobile device based on the location of the device. The user of the device may use the links to obtain further information associated with the user's vicinity, e.g. further information relating to advertising billboards, or nearby restaurants, museums, cinemas, weather and traffic reports etc. The database may also include user profile information including user preferences. The mobile device may provide the server with information describing its properties so that the server can provide the information in a correct format for display on the device.
Patent GB-2393200-A (GB)
Title: Method of expanding a sand screen
Inventor: WHITELAW CALUM
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for expanding an expandable tubular (150) in a wellbore (100). In one aspect, the expandable tubular is expanded using an inflatable packer (200). In another aspect still, the expandable tubular is an expandable sand screen.
Patent GB-2396700-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for non-destructive measurement of the thickness of thin layers
Inventor: FISCHER HELMUT
IPC: G09F9/40
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for non-destructive measurement of the thickness of thin layers, having a housing (12) and having a probe (14) which is connected to an evaluation unit and to which signals are emitted during a measurement for determining the layer thickness, and having a display apparatus (26) which indicates at least the measurement data from the evaluation unit, wherein at least one further display apparatus (36) is provided and it is positioned on the housing (12) away from the plane of the first display apparatus (26). The further display apparatus may be a LCD screen 36 or a LED 48. The apparatus may be hand-held.