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Patent GB-2364876-A (GB)
Title: Garden table planter
Inventor: BATISTA ANN
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: A garden table planter comprises an annular bowl, which fits around the shaft of a parasol. The planter may be moulded as a single component or assembled by fitting two matching half bowls around the parasol shaft. The planter may be made from recycled plastic or other appropriate material and can be used either as a pot planter containing soil, or for a floral display with water and cut flowers.
Patent GB-2365413-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing machine with non-drip valve at outlet to prevent product in machine being exposed to sterilizng fluid
Inventor: REID JOHN NICHOLAS
IPC: B67D1/07
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: A machine for dispensing an edible product, such as milk 10, has a delivery outlet 18 and means for sterilising the outlet 18 between dispensing periods. The outlet 18 is sterilised by exposing it to ozone. A non-drip valve 20 (see fig. 2) at the outlet 18 prevents any fluid wound the outlet 18 being exposed to ozone and becoming rancid, only to contaminate the next batch of dispensed product. The valve 20 also prevents product remaining within the machine from being exposed to the ozone. The non-drip valve 20 may be a sphincter valve comprising a dished plastics membrane (20a, fig.2) with cruciform slits (20b, fig.2) formed thereon. The product to be dispensed is stored in a open container 12, the ullage space of which is filled with ozone-free gas as the product is drawn from it. An ozone generator 26 is provided in the machine to generate ozone by means of a spark discharge or by emitting ultraviolet light.
Patent GB-2367155-A (GB)
Title: Remote computer configuration scanning
Inventor: MIRYANOV VITALY
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-09-21
Abstract: A system for detecting and forwarding, across the Internet to a third-party, configuration data detected from a user's computer, which user is a visitor to the third party's web site. In one configuration, apparatus for the remote scanning of configuration data relating to hardware or software installed in or as part of a user's computer system includes means for downloading a software-based scanning module from a provider's server to a user's computer system, the scanning module including means for determining preselected items of configuration data from the user's computer system and conveying said configuration data to a provider's server, and means for forwarding said configuration data to a client's (third-party's) server. The pre-selection of items of configuration data to be collected may be predetermined by the client to the provider. The user may be enabled to verify and authorise the forwarding of the information to the client's server by the provider's server. The configuration data can be used by the client (third-party) to determine suitability for the user of items it is offering for sale.
Patent GB-2354570-A (GB)
Title: Bite valve for personal hydration devices
Inventor: GETZEWICH LEE
IPC: A45F3/20
Filed: 2000-06-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a diaphragm for use with a fluid carrying conduit. The diaphragm has a cylinder portion (24) having an inner surface, an outer surface, an upstream end and a downstream end. A diaphragm portion (22) is coextensive with the downstream end of the cylinder (24) and has an elongated slit (32) which prevents fluid flow when the slit (32) is closed and allows fluid flow when the slit (32) is open. The slit (32) further has a notch (40, 42) which diverges towards the downstream end of the diaphragm portion (22).
Patent GB-2363068-A (GB)
Title: Bath lift
Inventor: STEADMAN WILLIAM DAVID
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1999-08-10
Abstract: A bath lift (10, 40) comprising a mounting member (14) fixable on a bath, and an inflatable member (12) releasably mountable on the member (14), and selectively inflatable to raise and lower a person sitted thereon, to assist the person in getting in and out of the bath.
Patent GB-2373703-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeder with adjustable access
Inventor: NOCK ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: A01K39/014
Filed: 2001-03-24
Abstract: The feeder comprises a tray 12 adapted to contain bird food with an opening to allow access by birds, and a canopy 16 wherein adjustment means 20 are provided that link the tray and the canopy such that the vertical distance between them may be set to provide an aperture through which small birds may enter the feeder to gain access to the food but larger birds are be excluded. The feeder may also comprise a cage 14 located between the tray and canopy.
Patent GB-2364105-A (GB)
Title: Portable power generating apparatus
Inventor: WILLIAMS ANDREW PAUL
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: Portable apparatus for generating limited electrical power to individuals in remote locations, comprises an electrical generating device 13 driven by speed-increasing gearing from a wind-driven rotor 3, 14, and an upright support mast assembly, formed from separable sections 6 and 12, on which the device is removeably pivotally mounted. The rotor is removeable from the device and its blades 3 are foldable together, and the device is provided with a removeable steering vane assembly 1 and 2. The mast assembly is supported by guy-ropes 16 secured by respective pegs 7. Thus the apparatus can be readily dismantled and is easily portable due to its small size and weight. Its uses include heating via a cable 5 and a voltage regulator 9, a sleeping bag 10, an electric blanket, water or food; and powering a radio transceiver or a light beacon.
Patent GB-2378353-A (GB)
Title: Communication system with half- and full-duplex capacity
Inventor: AITKENHEAD GARY JOHN
IPC: H04W88/18
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: A mobile radio communication system has subscriber units 19-22 able to communicate by either full- or half-duplex within a home system 10. If a unit roams to a second system 11, linked to the first by a full duplex link 12, e.g. PSTN, a unit 19 resident in the home system cannot normally communicate by half-duplex. In the invention, a request from MS 19 to initiate a half duplex call to MS 21 is detected by the system in half duplex controller 16. The controller checks HLR 18 and identifies that the called MS 22 is not contactable over half-duplex. A failure message is returned to the calling mobile 19 advising re-try using full duplex Alternatively, the MS 19 can automatically switch to full-duplex on receipt of the message. In an alternative method, the failure message can be sent to the base station 14 handling the call and the format of the half-duplex communication from MS 19 is converted to full-duplex format compatible with link 12. On return, the reverse conversion takes place.
Patent GB-2378524-A (GB)
Title: Intergrated optic device
Inventor: HARPIN ARNOLD PETER ROSCOE
IPC: G02F1/225
Filed: 2001-08-08
Abstract: An integrated optical device 20 includes a Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) type switching element 4 and a pin diode attenuating element 6 cascaded together along waveguide 8. Switching element 4 is provided with electrically controllable element 12 which adjusts the refractive index of a portion of waveguide 10 to switch element 4 from maximum attenuation at zero electrical power to minimum attenuation at the input of electrical power. Switching element 4 acts as a safeguard to prevent the propagation of the optical signal in the event of a loss of power to the integrated device. The pin diode attenuating element 6 can also be used as a switch, or it can be used as a variable attenuating element.
Patent GB-2373041-A (GB)
Title: Dehumidifier
Inventor: SHIBATA HIDEO
IPC: F24F1/02
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A dehumidifier comprises an evaporator, a condenser and a fan (5) for blowing dry air into a room. The dehumidifier includes a first air outlet port (19) formed in the upper surface of a casing (A), which port (19) includes a louvre for changing the direction of air passing through the port from an upwardly to a rearwardly direction (see Figs.3 and 4, not shown). The dehumidifier includes a second air outlet port (15) formed in the front surface of the casing. The air duct (16) communicating with the second air outlet port (15) extends downwardly at an angle towards the port (15) and includes an air direction guide plate (17) on the upper inner wall of the duct (16). The downward air flow can be used to dry a floor or carpet.
Patent GB-2383120-A (GB)
Title: Lamp with a conical diffraction grating for emitting a disc of light
Inventor: BLACK JOHN DAVID
IPC: F23M11/04
Filed: 2001-12-15
Abstract: A lamp for illuminating the interior of structures comprises a rod 38 of transparent material with a conical end 40 on which is formed a diffraction grating. This end of the rod is placed in the interior to be illuminated, whilst the other end remains outside the interior and is exposed to a light source. Light travels along the length of the rod and is diffracted by the grating so that it is emitted as a disc of light to illuminate the interior surface. Preferably, the light is deflected through 90{ so that the disc of light is perpendicular to the rod. For light with a wavelength of 532 nm, a 10 mm diameter rod is used in conjunction with a diffraction grating of pitch 1717.4 lines / mm and the angle at the apex of the cone is 168.58{. The rod may be enclosed by a light trapping cover 42. The lamp may be used to inspect interiors or to provide illumination for photography during testing of fuel-air mixing in a combustion chamber 10.
Patent GB-2383496-A (GB)
Title: Mobile inter network transfer
Inventor: HADDAD WASSIM
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: Routing a mobile connection between networks may require mobile network addressing. A software agent monitors the data transfer application and/or the input-output port, IO, in order that the connection may be maintained. A memory device is encoded with a data structue with entries relating to the application type, usage and requirement for mobile addressing. The transfer system may mask the origin of the data such that the data can enter the second network through a security screen, such as a firewall. The WLAN or cellular connection may be monitored by interrupting the mobile processor, allowing the software agent to determine a suitable mode of connection, which may be infra red cellular or radio. A further network element may strip the inserted network address from the header, unmask the source and route the data to its destination.
Patent GB-2374453-A (GB)
Title: Critical power enhancement system for a pressurized fuel channel type nuclear reactor using alignment of fuel bundle pairs
Inventor: GROENEVELD DE C
IPC: G21C3/14
Filed: 2000-09-20
Abstract: A Critical Channel Power (CCP) enhancement system is provided for a pressurized fuel-channel-type water-cooled nuclear reactor of the type adapted to be refuelled on-line by the insertion and removal of fuel bundles onto and from a plurality of said fuel channel assemblies, each of said fuel channel assemblies. A means is provided for interlocking fuel bundles into pairs having their fuel elements aligned, thereby lowering the hydraulic resistance in the fuel channel and enhancing CCP. The means for interlocking prevents misalignment of the paired bundles during their residence time inside the reactor due to continuous rocking and vibration of the fuel bundles exposed to very high coolant mass flow rate and misalignment due to axial separation of bundles impacting upon one another during fuelling operations.
Patent GB-2388891-A (GB)
Title: Angled mouse mat support or block
Inventor: PLATT SIMON
IPC: G06F3/039
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: A mouse block or mat support has a raised rear end 1 with a curved top 2, a large flat area 4 and a non-raised front 3. The front 3 may also include a small raised lip (not illustrated), and the flat area 4 may be angled to allow use of a mouse a more natural angle. The mouse mat may form part of the block/support, which may be made of metal, plastic, wood, cardboard, a combination of materials, or from materials to match the surroundings.
Patent GB-2375999-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle interior partitioning to extend space for load carrying
Inventor: WALTON JAMES DEREK
IPC: B60N2/36
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A partition 25 comprises a central panel 30 and wings 32, and is suitable for completely separating a passenger compartment 21 from a load carrying compartment 5 in an estate car 1, people carrier or van. The installation method comprises removing the rear seat 17 and securing the partition 25 transversely with the wings 32 extending rearwardly from the panel 30 to close the gaps between the panel 30 and the rearmost pair of opposing door jambs 13. Thus the load carrying space 5 is increased. The partition 25 may comprise a pair of box-section cross-members (38,39) and side struts (40) fixed to a sheet metal panel 30 preferably provided with an opening or transparent window (45), framed by further struts and cross-members. The rear seat 17 is preferably replaced with a smaller seat 29 which may be fitted to the front of the partition 25. The vehicle 1 comprises a hatchback or vertically hinged rear door 15 providing access to the load carrying platform 27.
Patent GB-2391580-A (GB)
Title: Support tool for temporary support of ceiling board
Inventor: JOHNSTON CHRISTOPHER BRYAN
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A support tool comprises a pair of side panels 1, cross members 3, 4 between the side panels and an adjoining base plate 8 to receive a panel such a plasterboard. The base runs in a substantially parallel direction to the plane of a ceiling substructure, such as a ceiling joist, but also curves downwards so that it is perpendicular to the ceiling. In use, a support tool or preferably a pair spaced apart support tools are secured to the ceiling substructure by passing a screw through each hole 9 (Fig 8). A plasterboard is then rested against the base plates 8 and slid up onto the horizontal part of the base plate. The plasterboard can then be secured to ceiling and the support tools removed. The side panels are provided with nodules 2, so that the support tool can grip onto a layer of already installed plasterboard. The cross members may be of different heights to alter the angle of projection of the base plate.
Patent GB-2394725-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a magnetic information tag by electroless deposition
Inventor: TOMKA GEORGE JIRI
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A method of fabricating a magnetic tag having a number of information bits on its surface comprises forming some or all of the information bits by depositing magnetic material onto the surface by means of electroless deposition. The surface is sensitised and activated prior to the deposition process by a deposition promoting material which is printed onto the surface via ink-jet printing. The deposition process may also take place in the presence of a magnetic biassing field.
Patent GB-2383279-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for determining storage efficiency of an exhaust gas treatment device
Inventor: INGRAM GRANT ALAN
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A more accurate method for determining a NOx storage efficiency of an exhaust gas treatment device 72 is provided along with a system for using the method. The method comprises determining NOx storage efficiency as a function of available LNT NOx storage capacity. The storage capacity is calculated based on a ratio of an instantaneous value of an amount of NOx stored in the device 72 and total device storage capacity at present operating conditions. Using this method prevents overfilling of the device and inefficient purging, thus improving emission control and fuel economy.
Patent GB-2394522-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for paying out pipelines
Inventor: TENET CYRILLE
IPC: F16L1/23
Filed: 2002-10-26
Abstract: There is disclosed method and apparatus for paying out pipelines (200, 205) from a vessel, in particular relating to the offshore oil and gas industry. Relative movement between the vessel (14) and the seabed can be an obstacle, as it can induce unacceptable pipeline stress. Active tension regulation systems (230) exist, but they are unsuitable for applications involving multiple pipelines. Passive systems (260), however, are suitable. A method is disclosed whereby, prior to attachment to a main pipeline (205) subject to motion, a piggyback pipeline (200) is bent temporarily by plastic deformation to form a curved portion (340) after it leaves a supply reel (250), the curved portion by elastic deformation isolating the pipe as it leaves the supply from longitudinal oscillatory stress and motion. Suitable apparatus comprises pipeline feeder (420), bender (440) and straightener (460), arranged so that the curved portion is free to expand and contract elastically, thereby isolating the pipeline upstream of the apparatus from longitudinal oscillatory stress and motion.
Patent GB-2384282-A (GB)
Title: Thermal insulation material for subsea equipment
Inventor: JANOFF DWIGHT D
IPC: C08K5/16
Filed: 2001-04-13
Abstract: The invention is an insulation material comprising a novolac cured polysulfide polymer resin. The material is used as a thermal insulator for subsea gas and oil production equipment, such as pipes and wellhead equipment. In order to decrease the maximum exothermic temperature generated by the resin during curing, hollow glass beads are added to the resin. The amine content of the hardener in a standard resin was adjusted to further decrease the maximum exothermic temperature. A fumed silica thixotropic material was also added to increase the viscosity of the mixture. These modifications allow the material to be cast in thick sections without cracking, leaking, or excessive expansion during curing.
Patent GB-2395713-A (GB)
Title: A synthetic bone material
Inventor: BONFIELD WILLIAM
IPC: A61L24/02
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: A synthetic silicon-containing apatite single crystal, for example a silicon-substituted apatite single crystal. The single crystal may be in the form of a fibre having a long-axis length in excess of 5 žm. The single crysal may be used in a synthetic bone material.
Patent GB-2396826-A (GB)
Title: An exercise machine which lifts the operator's body
Inventor: JONES ANTHONY TUDOR
IPC: A63B21/068
Filed: 2003-01-04
Abstract: An exercise machine, comprises a frame having two members 2,3 vertically spaced from one another, with a first member 2 engaging the ground and a second member 3 on which, in use, the operator's body rests and two displaceable arms each with a hand-engaging region 6 at one extremity and each mounted to the first member 2 and engage at their other extremity 10 with the second member 3 so that when the operator grasps the handles 6 and pushes downwards, the members displace as the operator's body is lifted to perform press-ups. Alternatively the second member 3 engages the ground and the first member 2 becomes the member upon which, in use, the operator's body rests, and the arms can be grasped by the operator to perform pull-ups. Further aspects of the invention include the arms being foldable within the envelope of the machine, adjustment of the arms leverage, the members displace telescopically, and the incorporation of corner posts.
Patent GB-2387277-A (GB)
Title: Wire recycling using microwaves
Inventor: KATO TATSUYA
IPC: H01B15/00
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A wire processing apparatus (1) includes a microwave generator (2), a microwave transmitter (3), a waveguide (4) and a wire insertion pipe (12). In a wire recycling process, after a tip end of a coated wire (w, Fig 3) is inserted into the wire insertion pipe (12), microwaves are launched into the inside of the waveguide (4). The tip end of the coated wire (w, Fig 3) is separated into a decomposed coating insulator and a molten electric conductor by the microwaves. In a wire cross-linking process, after microwaves are launched into the inside of the waveguide (4), the coated wire (w, Fig 3) is inserted into the wire insertion pipe (12). The coated wire (w, Fig 3) is cross-linked by high frequency heat and a coating insulator (21) is adhered to an electric conductor (20) by heat shrinking.
Patent GB-2398765-A (GB)
Title: Anti-kerbing flap
Inventor: GOLDENBERG STUART ALLAN
IPC: B60B7/01
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: The flap is a circle of impact resistant material carried a wheel or its tyre to cover or form a flap over the outer rim of the wheel. The material can be rubber, silicone or polypropylene. The flap could form a part of the tyre itself by being made as part and parcel of the process of manufacturing the tyre in which case it would be a flexible flap which can be lifted to expose the wheel rim. Alternatively, the flap can be cemented or otherwise fixed to the tyre at its outer periphery or to the wheel at its inner periphery.
Patent GB-2394467-A (GB)
Title: Color-coded beverage cap collection
Inventor: MORAN MARGARET
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A collection of beverage bottles (12) is provided with respective color-coded beverage caps (14) which allow individual drinkers to identify specific bottles. The caps may be fitted to the bottles when filled initially or may be sold as a retrofit kit for a social gathering, where the host or hostess can twist-off the original brand name bottle caps and twist on color coded replacement bottle caps for the guests of the social gathering.
Patent GB-2394139-A (GB)
Title: Correction of video signals transferred by different channels to reduce artifact visibility
Inventor: LOEW ANDREAS
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: In a method for the correction of video signals which are produced by pixel-by-pixel reading of picture cells from an optoelectronic sensor via two or more channels (A, B) which have different transmission characteristics, the video signal is supplied to a processing circuit (13, 14) and is converted to digital pixel values. Estimated values for pixel values of another transmission channel (A, B) are calculated from the digital pixel values of one transmission channel (A, B), and the estimated values and pixel values of one transmission channel are used to derive correction values, which correct differences between the estimated values and the pixel values of the relevant transmission channel, if necessary.
Patent GB-2408734-A (GB)
Title: Sealing cap for use on partly consumed drinks cans
Inventor: BRADY THOMAS ALLEN
IPC: B65D51/20
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: A sealing cap is of the same size and aluminium rolled edge rim construction 2 as a drinks can top, including a ring-pull tab (1, Fig 1) with a tear line. The leading edge 3 of the sealing cap is constructed like a fish hook barb 6 to snap into position under the rolled edge 2 and has slits 4 equally spaced about its circumference. The inner circular groove, situated just below the rolled edge rim construction 2, is fitted with a suitable sealing material 5. The sealing cap creates a permanent tamper seal that can withstand any pressure build up in the can, providing a gas tight seal.
Patent GB-2391853-A (GB)
Title: Flowing bag filling system and bag therefor
Inventor: DEMATTEIS ROBERT B
IPC: B65B1/18
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A bag (10) having an inwardly disposed seam is manufactured from a sheet of plastic bag material having two major surfaces and two parallel side edges. A first seam (24) seals the two parallel side edges together at the same major surface with the side edges disposed inwardly of the tube to form the sheet of plastic bag material into a tube with internal flap portions (20, 22) extending interiorly of the tube. At least one seal across the tube is provided for forming at least a three-sided bag structure (and preferably two seals across the tube for forming a closed four-sided bag structure) whereby pressure in the interior of the bag acts against the internal flap portions disposed inwardly of the tube to enhance the sealing of the seam. The bag is filled at an opening defined along the opposite side edges of the seam facing inwardly of the tube.