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Patent GB-2387889-A (GB)
Title: Wall mounted pipe support system
Inventor: ADAMS JOHN VINCENT
IPC: F16L3/227
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: A pipe support comprises a member that is provided with fixing means to the structural member to which it is to be fixed and which includes locations for attaching members for supporting pipes and conduits. The member may be a support cradle which is provided with a key type or snap fit connection for joining with the structural member.
Patent GB-2389031-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic knife holder
Inventor: PREISTMAN PAUL
IPC: H01F7/02
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A magnetic knife holder 10 has a plurality of magnets 24 at different spaced apart locations along a length of the holder. The magnets 24 are covered by a cover 22 which defined a contact surface against which knife blades are to be retained by the magnets 24. To enable penetration of the magnetic field through the cover, a magnetic shielding element 30 is associated with each magnet 24 on the pole of the magnet opposite the contact surface. The discrete magnets 24 provide automatic uniform spacing of the knives on the holder 10 and the cover can be wiped clean.
Patent GB-2378403-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for controlling catalyst storage capacity
Inventor: LEWIS DONALD JAMES
IPC: F02P5/15
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A method and system for optimizing the efficiency of an automotive catalytic converter by adjusting the engine air/fuel ratio based on estimates of the actual amount of oxidants stored in the catalyst is disclosed. The oxidant storage capacity of the catalyst is adjusted by controlling engine spark in response to an estimate of a current amount of oxidants stored in the catalyst and an estimate of the total available oxidant storage capacity of the catalyst. In order to maintain engine speed in spite of adjustments to the engine spark, the engine air mass is also adjusted.
Patent GB-2391960-A (GB)
Title: Remote monitoring and control system for premises
Inventor: SHAW PHILIP
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A distributed monitoring and control apparatus for use within premises, comprising a master apparatus 20 and one or more individual slave apparatuses 2. Communication between master and slave apparatus is by two way radio communication without interconnection wiring. The master apparatus additionally provides two way radio communication to a remote device external to the premises. The slave apparatuses operating both individually and co-operably provide information relating to the monitoring of environmental conditions of the premises and also control of other appliances within the premises. The master apparatus relays the control commands and monitored information between slave and remote external device. By this system the owner of the premises can independently, at any time, monitor, for example, the security of his premises, listen to sounds within the premises, view the interior of his premises in real time or activate or deactivate the heating system; using, for example, a cellular telephone.
Patent GB-2392470-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable frame for glazed panel
Inventor: WALSH JAMES
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: The hinge mounted, extruded plastics frame 1 for a glazed panel 9 is welded at the corners and includes an adjuster 11,12, 40 to change the shape and position of the frame relative to the panel. The adjuster comprises a U-shaped bracket 40 which embraces the panel, and adjustment means 11, 12 mounted in the frame, which, when engaged with the bracket 40, resists movement of the panel out of the frame. The adjuster, which may be a threaded screw, may be accessible from outside of the frame, which can then be adjusted to correct any sagging or mis-alignment which occurs.
Patent GB-2375381-A (GB)
Title: Submarine coupling of conduits
Inventor: LOTH WILLIAM DENNIS
IPC: E21B43/013
Filed: 1997-07-09
Abstract: A fluid conduit 5 is connected to a well or other subsea installation by a first end connection (fig 4) and to a second well or other subsea installation 8 by a second end connection (fig 10). Seals 3, 21, 31, 40 at both connections are loaded with disc springs 19, 27 after seal surfaces are positioned with preinstalled elements. At the first connection after a lateral guide cone is mated with a post at the first well, the conduit 5 and its connector is swung to engage latching elements such as hooked arms 18 over a ridged element or shoulder of seal 3, subsequent release of a latch 20 releasing the springs 19 to load the seals 3, 21. At the other connection, a tension member 11 draws a connection member 38 with the conduit into engagement with a connection housing on the second well, the engagement being guided by a guide cone and tapered latch finger surfaces. An alignment member 26 is held in the connection housing by shearing elements which shear after full engagement of the alignment and connection members.
Patent GB-2393213-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Sun Visor Mounting Assembly
Inventor: WILSON DOUGLAS J
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: A vehicle sun visor is mounted for rotational movement about and sliding movement along a support arm 14 by a spring clip assembly 34. The spring clip assembly 34 has a housing, two rollers 38 disposed in the housing and The biased into contact with the visor arm by a U-shaped flat leaf spring 36. The spring maintains the rollers in contact with the arm so as to reduce any backlash between the visor and the visor arm 14.
Patent GB-2396511-A (GB)
Title: A flexible and collapsible lens magnifier for mobile phones
Inventor: STONEBACK TERESA J
IPC: G02B25/00
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A bubble lens magnifier that attaches to a mobile phone 3 over the screen 2 to magnify numbers, text or pictures. The bubble lens magnifier is optically clear and very flexible so that it may collapse to enable a phone flip cover 4 to close unrestricted onto the mobile phone 3. To prevent air being trapped between the bubble lens magnifier and the screen 2 that would prohibit closure of the flip cover 4, air holes 5 allow the release of air. For a mobile phone 3 with no flip cover 4, the bubble lens magnifier is flexible enough to withstand general usage, such as when the mobile phone 3 is kept in a pocket, handbag, briefcase or any other storage facility. A bubble lens magnifier may be replaced at will, such as when damaged, as adhesion is created by an integral self adhesive strip 1 on the bubble lens magnifier bordering the mobile phone screen 2.
Patent GB-2385432-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic actuator apparatus and method for soft seating of engine valves
Inventor: HILBERT HAROLD SEAN
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling an electromagnetic actuator comprises an armature position processor 26 providing energy and timer signals which are used to generate signals defining current pulse Ic_cmd, Io_cmd magnitude and duration for soft seating of an armature on a core. The position processor 26 may include means to differentiate the position signal with respect to time to obtain an armature speed signal which may be used in deriving the energy signal which represents the total mechanical energy of the armature. A look-up table may be used to identify the maximum energy that can be applied to the armature. The maximum energy value may be combined with an estimated energy loss, based on the armature position, to obtain current control signals. The apparatus may include means to provide an initial pulse, no-pulse and holding pulse to control the current supplied to the coils of the actuator. Also disclosed is a method for controlling an electromagnetic actuator comprising: using initial pulse, no-pulse and holding pulse current control signals.
Patent GB-2398497-A (GB)
Title: Composition for improving immunity of animals
Inventor: CHI FRANCIS
IPC: A61K31/131
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: There is provided a new use of cysteamine, a salt thereof, or a composition containing cysteamine or a salt thereof, for improving immunity of animals.
Patent GB-2398491-A (GB)
Title: Carpet fixing layer
Inventor: BERG DETLEF
IPC: D04H13/00
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: A layer for fixing a mat, carpet or rug comprises a sheet of fibres (3), a flexible sheet of foam (1) and an intermediate film (2) between the fibre and foam layers wherein the sheet of fibres is needled though the intermediate film and foam to connect the layers together. Preferably, the fibres are made of pre-calendered polyester, the film of polyethylene and the foam is cellular. A layer of permanent adhesive (4, 5) may be applied, sprayed or coated, to the top of the sheet of fibres and to the bottom of the sheet of foam. The intermediate film prevents crushing by forming a mechanical barrier preventing migration of the adhesive. The cellular foam may comprise printed text or images e.g. trade marks or instructions for use.
Patent GB-2386162-A (GB)
Title: Fluid machine
Inventor: STEWART KENNETH RODERICK
IPC: F04B1/053
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: There is disclosed a fluid machine which, in one embodiment comprises a motor (10), the motor (10) comprising a shaft (12) rotatable about a main shaft axis (14); a sleeve (16) located around the shaft (12) and having a main sleeve axis (18) offset from the main shaft axis (14), the sleeve (16) being movably mounted on the shaft (12) such that, in use, the main sleeve axis (18) follows a path extending around the main shaft axis (14); and wherein the motor (10) further comprises means (20) for converting movement of a fluid through the motor (10) to a rotational motion of the shaft (12) via said movement of the sleeve (16). There is also disclosed a pump (100) having convening means (120) for converting a rotational motion of a shaft (112) to movement of a fluid through the pump (100) via movement of a fluid through the pump (100) via movement of a sleeve (116), and a clutch (200) having converting means (220) for converting a rotational motion of a sleeve (216) to a rotational motion of a shaft (212).
Patent GB-2388723-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring wiring systems of aircraft
Inventor: GAO GUANZHONG
IPC: G01R31/00
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: A monitoring system 100 includes at least one partial discharge sensor 10. The partial discharge sensor is configured to monitor a component 22 of an aircraft wiring system 130 and to acquire a monitoring signal. Partial discharge sensor 10 may be a capacitive coupling sensor or a high-frequency-current-transformer (HFCT) sensor. The system conveys the monitoring signals from at least one of the partial discharge sensors 22 to a data acquisition system 40. Data acquisition system 40 also has a computer (120). Computer (120) may be integral to the aircraft or may be portable, allowing on-board or off-board analysis and/or testing of wiring system 130.
Patent GB-2404013-A (GB)
Title: Measuring fluorescence lifetime
Inventor: WILSON TONY
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: A method of measuring fluorescence lifetime includes illuminating a sample containing at least one fluorophore with light to excite fluorescence and switching the intensity of the excitation light repeatedly between a first intensity I1 and a second intensity I2. Emitted light caused by fluorescence of the sample is detected and a detected light signal is generated. The detected light signal is switched repeatedly to divide it into first and second portions, and the amount of light detected during each of the first and second portions is measured to obtain a first emitted light value S1 and a second emitted light value S2. The fluorescence lifetime is determined from the first and second emitted light values S1 and S2.
Patent GB-2404327-A (GB)
Title: Garment strap adjuster
Inventor: COUGHLAN SUSAN
IPC: A44B11/04
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: A strap adjuster for use with garments such as bras and camisoles comprises at least one sliding device which is moved along a strap 3 to adjust its length. The sliding device comprises a frame 4 having a bar 5, and a door 1 which closes over strap 3 and is held in place by catch 2. Once the length of the strap has been adjusted, each sliding device is attached to the garment by insertion into a housing unit having a complementary shaped cavity (6, Fig 6). The housing is fixed to the inside of the garment, so that when in use the sliding device and housing unit are concealed from view. The sliding device and housing unit are made of a plastic material which may be clear or coloured. The frame of the sliding device may be made of a 'hard' plastic while the door may be made from a 'softer' plastic.
Patent GB-2406991-A (GB)
Title: Digital photo frame which plays music linked to displayed photograph
Inventor: CHEN SHAN JANG
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2003-10-06
Abstract: A digital photo frame comprises a storage unit for storing various picture data and music data. A built-in control software can be used to select matching music and a matching digital outer frame pattern 26 for each picture. When displaying a different picture 24, the matching music can be played and the matching digital outer frame pattern can be displayed automatically. Through the sound recording function, matching music can be recorded for each picture. An alarm clock function and a radio reception function can also be added into this digital photo frame. With the control software the time display format and position can be set. The music to be played can also be selected for the alarm clock. Through the digital photo frame, a user can select the picture and the outer frame pattern to be displayed and the music to be played according to his mood and liking.
Patent GB-2407161-A (GB)
Title: Bath Alarm
Inventor: RITCHIE JAMES PATRICK
IPC: G01F23/00
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: A water level alarm 2 for placement on the inner surface of a bath, the alarm 2 being activated when the water within the bath reaches a predetermined level. The alarm 2 is fixed to the surface of the bath with a suction cup 1 with a water level sensor 5 pointing down towards the surface of the water the alarm can then be switched on via an electrical switch 4. Once the water in the bath reaches a predetermined level the sensor 5 trips an electrical circuit to activate the alarm 2 which sounds via speaker/buzzer 3.
Patent GB-2390980-A (GB)
Title: Isophthalic acid polyamide polymer for use in golf ball covers or mantles
Inventor: KENNEDY III THOMAS J
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf ball with a cover or mantle, or both, formed from an isophthalic acid polyamide composition and a method of making the same. In one embodiment, the golf ball has a cover which contains a combination of an isophthalic acid polyamide component and an ionomeric component or a non-ionomeric terpolymer component. The cover composition has excellent durability and resistance to cracking, even at cold temperatures. The nylon-ionomer blend is a useful substitute for an ionomer golf ball cover, particularly when a low spin golf ball is desired.
Patent GB-2409749-A (GB)
Title: Alarm for an hydraulic system
Inventor: WARD GORDON
IPC: G01L19/12
Filed: 2003-12-29
Abstract: An hydraulic system, e.g. for a vehicle such as a tipper truck, has a fluid supply line 6 connected 9 to a pressure switch 10 which closes at a preset pressure. Through an electrical conductor 12, the switch 10 actuates an alarm generator 11. The switch 10 and alarm generator 11 are mounted integrally in a housing 15.
Patent GB-2407245-A (GB)
Title: Tool for excavating holes
Inventor: KHAN HAKMAT
IPC: E02F3/02
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: A tool 10 for excavating holes. The tool has first 12 and second 14 excavating shoes which are capable of being held in a fixed position with respect to a support assembly 16. Rotation of support assembly 16 causes shoes 12,14 to excavate a hole. At least one of the shoes 12 is mounted pivotally with respect to the support assembly 16 for movement away from the other shoe 14 for removal of excavated material. Each shoe 12,14 has a cutting edge portion having a cutting edge which is angled inwardly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the shoe. The angled cutting edge portions of shoes 12,14 are such that, when tool 10 is rotated, the cutting edge portions bite the ground and draw the tool 10 downwardly as it excavates a generally cylindrical hole. The tool 10 can be used for forming holes for fence posts or for planting bulbs, seedlings or the like. The tool 10 may be powered by hand, by a motor or mounted on a tractor.
Patent GB-2410599-A (GB)
Title: Display panel mounting unit
Inventor: LIGERTWOOD PETER
IPC: F16M11/04
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A mounting unit for a display panel, such as a plasma or LCD panel, comprises a mounting plate 12, with first and second support flanges 16, 17, and at least two mounting supports 13, 14. The mounting supports 13, 14 each comprise a first longitudinal member 20 which attaches to a display panel D and a second longitudinal member 29 pivotably attached to the first member 20. The second member 29 comprises two arms 29A, 29B either side of the pivot 30. The first arm, at its end remote from the pivot, is retained 35 to the first support flange 16. The second arm 29B has an anchorage 36 at its end remote from the pivot 30 and is retained 38 to the second support flange 17. A compression spring 39 is located between a position on the first member 20 and the anchorage 36 thereby resiliently biasing the anchorage 36 and the second arm 29B away from the first member 20.
Patent GB-2400023-A (GB)
Title: A transport case for a computer which converts into an easel upon which the computer can be supported for use.
Inventor: ANDREWS JOHN GEORGE
IPC: A45C9/00
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A transport case for a computer which converts to an easel upon which the computer can be supported for use comprises; a lid 1 having a front edge, a raised rear end at 90{ to the plane of the lid and two side edges with support members being provided at the intersections of the rear end and the side edges, a base section 4 having two raised sides 5 and a raised front end 6, all of which are at 90{ to the plane of the base and a rear edge, three detents 8 located in each of the raised sides of the base towards the intersection of the raised sides and the front end with each of the detents on one raised side being in line with their opposite number on the other, a support strut 3 with a first hinge 9 at one end and a second hinge 10 at the other, the first hinge being connected to a cut-out in the front edge of the lid and the second hinge being connected to the rear edge of the base, wherein in use, the lid is movable from a closed, transport case, configuration in which the lid and the base are secured together to an open, easel, configuration by rotating the lid by approximately 270{ about the first hinge so that the support members locate in a pair of the detents in the raised sides and the first edge of the lid is supported by the support strut. Mechanical fasteners may be provided upon a hinged flap 2 attached to the front end of the base which secure the base and the lid together when in the transport case configuration. The lid may be movable to an intermediate, semi-open configuration in which the lid and the support strut are freestanding at substantially 90{ to the base by rotating the lid and strut in combination about the second hinge so that items may be placed within, or removed from, the transport case. A support flange 7 may be provided on that edge of each raised side which is furthest from the base, towards the rear edge of the base, so as to support the lid when in the transport case configuration.
Patent GB-2407678-A (GB)
Title: Employing a mobile telephone to retrieve information regarding an article
Inventor: CHAMBERS MICHAEL J
IPC: H04W84/10
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: A camera 101, associated with a mobile telephone 100, records an image of at least a portion of an article 200, and a remote database interprets the image to identify the article and supplies information about the article to the mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2401109-A (GB)
Title: Polishing composition
Inventor: HIRANO JUNICHI
IPC: B24B37/00
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A polishing composition for use in polishing a substrate for a magnetic disk comprises silicon dioxide; a first compound containing at least one compound selected from the group consisting of orthophosphoric acid, diphosphoric acid, polyphosphoric acid, metaphosphoric acid, methyl acid phosphate, ethyl acid phosphate, ethyl glycol acid phosphate, phytic acid, 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid, sodium metaphosphate and acidic sodium hexametaphosphate; a second compound containing at least on salt produced by a neutralisation reaction of each of orthophosphoric acid, diphosphoric acid, polyphosphoric acid, metaphosphoric acid, methyl acid phosphate, ethyl acid phosphate, ethyl glycol acid phosphate, phytic acid, 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid with ammonia hydrogen peroxide; and water. The polishing composition may further contain a polishing accelerator e.g. citric acid, succinic acid. Also shown is a method for polishing a substrate using the above composition.
Patent GB-2400741-A (GB)
Title: Latching relay
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: H01H1/00
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: An electrical relay has a pair of moveable switching contacts 110, 112 supported at the free ends piezoelectric actuators 114, 116 positioned between a pair of fixed layers 104. A surface of each contact supports a droplet of a conducting liquid such as a liquid metal. The piezoelectric actuators are energized to deform in a bending mode and move the pair of switching contacts 110, 112, closing the gap and causing conducting liquid droplets to coalesce and form an electrical circuit. The piezoelectric actuators are then de-energized and the switching contacts return to their starting positions. The conducting liquid volumes are sized such that liquid droplets remain coalesced or separated because of surface tension in the liquid. The cavity 108 may be filled with inert, gas.
Patent GB-2413831-A (GB)
Title: Regenerative train brake
Inventor: KRYVOBOK ARTEM
IPC: B61K7/02
Filed: 2004-05-08
Abstract: Regenerative braking for a train, having a wheel 2 fixed to the ground, and being rotatably engaged with a contact surface 2b on the train to generate energy and therefore slow the train. The wheel 2 is connected with a generator 3 by a belt transmission. The contact surface 2b may be displaced. Provision is made so that the contact surface 2b may be continuous when the train is going around a corner (figs 7-9). A passive wheel 15 may be provided to aid contact of the wheel 2 with the contact surface 2b. The wheel 2 may be fixed on a mobile platform 25 that is operated by hydraulics 20.
Patent GB-2406825-A (GB)
Title: Saw positioning system for a jigsaw
Inventor: ZHANG ROSS
IPC: B23D59/00
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: There is a jigsaw positioning system for work with a light emitting unit 3 which emits a planar light beam 6. The unit has a power supply, connected to the unit via a lead 4. The unit is mounted to the jigsaw so that the light beam emitted from the unit 3 coincides with the plane of a saw blade 5 mounted on the jigsaw. The unit 3 may be located on the arm 1 of the jigsaw. A converging lens (figure 4, 14), cylindrical lens (figure 4, 15) or corrugated lens can be used to ensure the light emitted is in the form of a fine line 6. The light source (figure 3, 7) may take the form of a light emitting diode or laser diode, where the light emitting diode colour can be changed depending on the work colour.