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Patent GB-2420304-A (GB)
Title: Open headed two-way ratchet spanner
Inventor: MAZZEO MATTEO
IPC: B25B13/10
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: An open headed ratchet spanner having a two-way ratchet mechanism is provided. The spanner comprises: a handle 2; an open-headed spanner head 3, rotatably connected to the handle 2 about an axis of rotation; a rack comprising ratchet teeth 6 and being joined to the spanner head 3; a single pawl mechanism having a pawl 7; and a controlling mechanism 8 for the pawl 7. The mechanism (figure 12, 8) is such that the pawl 7 can engage with the ratchet teeth 6 to restrict rotational movement of the spanner head 3 relative to the handle 2, so that anticlockwise or clockwise rotation is prevented depending on the state of the controlling mechanism (figure 12, 8). Other modifications may include the use of a chain drive mechanism (figure 14; 17, 18) and bearings (Figure 14, 5).
Patent GB-2413456-A (GB)
Title: Relay apparatus
Inventor: FUJII KOHEI
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: Communications apparatus includes an external connection interface section 11 and common terminal section 20. A plurality of communication sections (1 - 4) are connected to the interface section. The interface section individually interfaces with the communication sections. A database 23 stores communication information. The common terminal section is provided in common for the communication sections and controls communication by using one of the communication sections connected to the interface section on the basis of the communication information in the database.
Patent GB-2427583-A (GB)
Title: Optical marking device for cutter
Inventor: KAO CHIH-TSUNG
IPC: B26D7/01
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: A marking device (5)of a trimming apparatus includes a light source member(51), a lever member(52) and a supporting member(53). The lever member(52) includes a first sustaining arm(521), a second sustaining arm(522) and a channel(523) formed between the first sustaining arm(521) and the second sustaining arm(522). The rear end of the light source member(51) is fixed in the channel(523). The supporting member(53) includes a sleeve(531) for accommodating the front end of the light source member(51) therein and an upper wing(532) extending upwardly from the sleeve(531) and conforming to the lever member(52). The upper wing (532) includes a bolt hole (533) corresponding to the second sustaining arm(522) of the lever member(52). A resilient element (54) is confined between the upper wing(532) and the first sustaining arm(521). A screw(54) penetrates through the bolt hole(533) and is in contact with the second sustaining arm(522) so as to render compression of the resilient element(54).
Patent GB-2429947-A (GB)
Title: Clamp with rotationally adjustable head
Inventor: MISKIMMIN JACK
IPC: B25H1/10
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A clamp comprises a head 3, a rod (2, fig 1) and a nut 4, wherein the head can be secured in any radial position in relation to the longitudinal axis of the rod whilst not affecting the pressure distribution between the head and the nut. A workbench 5 may also be provided that comprises a panel 6 with at least one aperture 6c of suitable diameter to receive the rod of the clamp.
Patent GB-2425161-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispenser valve with a plurality of apertures
Inventor: DAVIS TERRENCE ROBERT
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: A dispense tap for carbonated beverages such as beer, lager and cider has a manually operable valve (22) with a member (24) that engages a valve seat (30) to prevent fluid flow when the valve (22) is closed and is moved away from the valve seat (30) to allow fluid flow when the valve (22) is opened. The valve member (24) has a plurality of apertures (35) in an annular portion (34) that is a close fit in the bore (20) to confine fluid to flow through the apertures and create turbulent flow that controls CO2 breakout during dispense.
Patent GB-2420947-A (GB)
Title: Communications apparatus and method
Inventor: HANSEL SALLY
IPC: H04M1/2745
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: A communication system and corresponding method facilitate voice and message communications and may be implemented to provide multiple message delivery modes including voice and text, while maintaining privacy and specificity of message delivery. The method of establishing a communication link includes receiving a request for communication from a source party including a designated party identifier based on at least one of a designated party optical cue and a designated party transmission. The designated party identifier is associated with a matching designated party. The communication link between the source party and the designated party can then be established, either automatically based on the request, or subsequent to acceptance and/or instruction from the designated party to establish the communication link.
Patent GB-2435231-A (GB)
Title: Tyre recycling
Inventor: PERKS NICHOLAS
IPC: B26D1/00
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A device 10 and method for removing rubber material 24 from vehicle tyres 13. The device includes a cutter 22 for removing rubber material 24 from the tyre 13. A wheel and tyre assembly 12 is removed from a vehicle and supported on the device 10. The cutter 22 can be positioned in contact with the tyre 13, and the device 10 can move the cutter 22 and the wheel and tyre assembly 12 relative to one another so that rubber material 24 is removed from the tyre 13. The cutter 22 may be heated and processing means (Figure 2, 41) for automating the movement of the cutting means 22 provided.
Patent GB-2436370-A (GB)
Title: Horizontal calming baffle for smoothing fluid flow
Inventor: CONNOLLY DAVID MATTHEW
IPC: E21B43/34
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: The calming baffle smooths liquid and gas flows. It consists of parallel horizontal beams which help to control turbulent flow typically created in an oil and gas separator inlet device. The design means that it is able to cope with a large range of flow rates, downstream turbulence and shear is further minimised, can cope well with sloshing, requires little to no maintenance or spare parts, has no moving parts and does not suffer from clogging like other similar devices. It is particularly useful in the oil and gas industry where turbulent flows can lead to inefficiencies in two and three phase separator vessels. The arrangement has a singular layer of baffles for the liquid phase but is double layered for the gas phase.
Patent GB-2436831-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing sheets of foil
Inventor: ROSS GARY DAVID
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing folded sheets (160) of foil comprises first advancement means (119,121) for controllably advancing a strip (161) of foil in a feed direction (F); folding means (147, 135, 139, 129) for folding a leading edge of said strip of foil (161); cutting means (141, 133) for cutting said strip (161) of foil to form a sheet (160) of foil; second advancement means (123, 125) for flattening the fold formed in the leading edge of said sheet (160) of foil and dispensing said folded sheet (160) of foil.
Patent GB-2429549-A (GB)
Title: A cashflow funding system
Inventor: BROWN STEPHEN ARTHUR
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: A funding system including a local processor operable by a broker, the local processor including an input means to allow the broker to input data in respect of a funding request, and the local processor analysing the data using predefined rules to determine whether funding will be offered in response to the funding request; and wherein the local processor synchronises data with a central processor.
Patent GB-2439355-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for manufacturing an insulated electrical cable.
Inventor: ROTHERAM IAN
IPC: H01B9/02
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: An insulated electrical cable comprises an insulated 12 electrical conductor 10 with a powdered metallic particles 18 deposited onto the outer surface on the insulation to form an outer metallic layer which preferably acts either as an electrically non-conductive mechanical sheath or an electrically conductive screening layer. Preferably, the powdered metallic particles are deposited onto the insulated electrical conductor by blowing the metallic particles using compressed air thorough a nozzle or by electrostatically charging the metallic particles. The metal particles are either copper or aluminium. Additionally a protective sheath 20 covering the metal particle layer may also be included.
Patent GB-2434726-A (GB)
Title: Passive optical network and ultrawide band adapter
Inventor: DEAS DAVID A
IPC: H04B10/20
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to a system including a passive optical network element and a first ultra wideband adapter coupled to the passive optical network element. The first ultra wideband adapter is coupled via a data communication line to a second ultra wideband adapter. The second ultra wideband adapter has a connection to an end user computing device.
Patent GB-2426613-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for enrolling gaming device players into a player-tracking system
Inventor: KASTNER STEVEN ROBERT
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: A pre-existing card (210, fig 2) is electronically read by a card reader (205, fig 2). Information coded into the magnetic stripe (207, fig 2) or bar code (217, fig 2) on the preexisting card is decoded. The decoded information is used to identify matching player accounts. The identified player accounts are presented to the user, who can then select one of the accounts (fig. 3). The selected account is then accessed.
Patent GB-2441964-A (GB)
Title: Storage of combustion engine parts during disassembly
Inventor: BLAKEMAN ERIC
IPC: B25H5/00
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a 'Bench-Block' for the storage of components as they are disassembled from a cylinder head of an engine. The invention includes storage areas which make it easier to reassemble components by providing a numbering system for the components. Storage areas 2,3 (for camshafts), 4 (for shims, lifters, spring locks and retainers), 5 (for springs), 6 (for inlet valves) and 7 (for exhaust valves) may be provided. The invention further includes a method for moving and storing the block with components in the form of carry handles 8. The invention shown is for a 16 valve engine but the 'bench-block' may be extended for 20 or 24 valve engines. The invention can be used for the engines of automobiles, lorries, boats, motor-cycles and aircraft.
Patent GB-2441989-A (GB)
Title: An overhead storage compartment for a vehicle
Inventor: STANESBY DANIEL EDWARD
IPC: B60R5/00
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: An overhead storage compartment 10 is movable into a collapsed state so as to lie substantially adjacent to a roof 2 structure of a motor vehicle 5 and not intrude significantly into an interior space of the motor vehicle 5 and is further deployable from the collapsed state into an in-use or deployed state in which it defines a cavity that can be used to transport articles in the vehicle 5.
Patent GB-2440376-A (GB)
Title: Wide angle video conference imaging
Inventor: HUGHES COLIN JONATHAN
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: A teleconference image processing method comprises the steps of capturing a wide angle image on a conference environment, reducing image distortions introduced by the wide angle imaging step by processing one or more regions of the wide angle image by mapping them to one or more corresponding flat image planes (facets) before transmitting at least a portion of an image represented by a facet to a second party. The planes may be arranged to reflect the distribution of conference participants (e.g. by mapping the image corresponding to each participant to a separate planar face of a cube), providing a simple means of displaying participants. Edge detection and motion analysis of the image may also be performed to determine the portions of the wide angle image to be mapped to the planar surface(s).
Patent GB-2434802-A (GB)
Title: An iron convenient for winding up a power cord and a method for takeup of the power cord
Inventor: YOU TUMING
IPC: D06F75/28
Filed: 2005-06-06
Abstract: The present invention discloses an iron convenient for winding up a power cord and a method for takeup of the power cord. The iron includes a main body of iron, a sole which is provided on bottom of the main body, a electrical heater which is disposed in the main body for heating the sole and connected to a power cord extending to the outside of the main body a handgrip portion which is formed above the main body, wherein a winding space around which the power cord is wound is formed between the handgrip portion and the main body. The present invention, is different from the conventional iron. In the iron according to the present invention, a winding portion of a power cord is formed between a handle and a main body of iron so that the handle and the takeup device for the power cord are integrated together. Furthermore, a space between the handle and the main body is sufficiently utilized, and also the takeup device for the power is simply constructed and does not tend to break down.
Patent GB-2452731-A (GB)
Title: Generating 3-Dimensional Computer Images
Inventor: REDSHAW JONATHAN
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: A 3D computer image comprising a plurality of objects is generated, by subdividing the image, storing object data in a memory for at least some of the objects, deriving depth data for each area from the object data, and deriving image and shading data from the depth data for display. Control data can be derived for each subdivision to link to object data, preferably for two objects simultaneously. Two or more separate areas can be processed in parallel by deriving data for the two separate areas simultaneously. To avoid fetching duplication, control data may be encoded. Object data can be stored on one or two memory pages, and control data includes one memory page address formerly and two addresses latterly. Object data can be stored across two non-contiguous memory pages, using a look-up table with contiguous portions allocated for each object's object data. Upon partial rendering, partial depth data is stored and subsequently updated, and the depth data can be stored across two memory pages using link portions in the memory pages to either indicate the end of data storage or point to the next memory page.
Patent GB-2439903-A (GB)
Title: Delivery facility for traveling body for transportation
Inventor: NAKAMURA JIRO
IPC: B61B10/02
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A transportation facility in which an object transported while being suspended from a hanger such as a trolley conveyor is transferred on to a carriage of a carriage-type transportation device only for a certain section of a route. At the start point of transportation of the carriage-type transportation device, there is provided an object receiving means (14) at the under side of a traveling route of a traveling body (5) of the conveyor (1). An object support device (19) of the carriage (16) is lifted relative to the hanger (8) of the traveling body, and the object receiving means (14) is caused to receive the object (W) from the hanger. At the end of the transportation is provided an object return means (15) for lowering the object support device relative to the hanger of the traveling body to transfer the object to the hanger. In the transportation route (12) of the carriage-type transportation device, the traveling body is switched to a state in which drive is released and a hanger engagement means (20) of the carriage is engaged with the hanger so that the traveling body can be pulled and moved by the carriage.
Patent GB-2455299-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for use in removing elongate bars from the ground
Inventor: WILD MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: B25B27/02
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A protection assembly 10 for use with an elongate bar 14 which can be driven into the ground, comprises a ground engageable base 24, and a sleeve 30 extending from the base to slidably receive the elongate bar. A moving arrangement is provided, which has engagement means selectively engageable with an elongate bar located in the sleeve, and selectively operable moving means for moving the engagement means and the elongate bar away from the ground. Preferably, the moving means is operated using a pedal 46. The engagement means may comprise a pivotable member (34, fig 4) with a passage, such that when the moving means is operated the pivotable member is moved away from the ground and inclined away from coaxial alignment with the elongate bar, so as to grip it and move it away from the ground. A protective cover (54, fig 1) may be provided, which defines a space between the cover and the base, in which the feet of an operator may be placed.
Patent GB-2455723-A (GB)
Title: Automatically activated illumination device
Inventor: MEHMET AHMET ERSAL
IPC: F21S9/02
Filed: 2007-12-18
Abstract: An automatically activated illumination device comprises a wall or floor mountable container 1 enclosing one or more user activated sensors 3a, 3b, one or more light emitting devices 4a, 4b, a self contained power supply and a controller 2 associated with the sensor and light emitting devices, the controller being configured to activate the light emitting devices if the presence of a moving body is detected.
Patent GB-2456016-A (GB)
Title: Slide mounting bracket structure
Inventor: CHEN KEN-CHING
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: A slide mounting bracket structure comprises a main bracket 1 provided with an actuating element (Figure 3, 5) and a linking member (Figure 3, 6) at its inner side, and an auxiliary bracket 2 provided with a first engaging member 3 and a second engaging member 4 at its outer side. The auxiliary bracket 2 is slidably coupled to the main bracket 1 at its outer side, and the sliding movement is exerted by the elastic element 23. When the push element (Figure 3, 62) is pressed, the edge 612 will push the slanted edge 412 to drive the vertical edge 411 into a protrusion, no longer pressing the blocking section (Figure 3, 121). The stopper 613 is then used to press the raised portion 24, such that the auxiliary bracket 2 slides relative to the main bracket 1, until it is pushed in place. The latch 31 is embedded in the opening (Figure 3, 11), followed by pressing the protuberance (Figure 3, 51), to position the auxiliary bracket temporarily. The distance between the second folded plate 22 of the auxiliary bracket 2 and the first folded plate 13 of the main bracket 1 is widened, and the gap between the hanging poles (Figure 2, 222) and the first folded plate 13 enables easy dismount from the rack.
Patent GB-2457040-A (GB)
Title: 1-Acetic acid indole derivatives with PGD2 activity
Inventor: ARMER RICHARD EDWARD
IPC: A61K31/405
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: Compounds of general formula II wherein <DL TSIZE=3 COMPACT=COMPACT> <DT>W<DD>is chloro of fluoro <DT>R1<DD>is an optionally substituted aryl <DT>R4<DD>is H or optionally substituted alkyl </DL> The compounds may be used in the treatment of asthma, allergic rhinitis and other inflammatory diseases mediated by prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) or other agonists acting on the CRTH2 receptor.
Patent GB-2445297-A (GB)
Title: Body mounted radiant heater for whitening teeth
Inventor: CHAN WYMAN
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2005-07-21
Abstract: A lamp head 2 comprising a source of radiant heat, which may be infrared or ultraviolet LEDs, is provided with an adjustable mounting device 5, 7 for mounting on the body so that heat can be directed at the teeth fitted with a dental tray containing whitening solution or gel. Two arms 5 preferably swing in from an eyewear frame 7 and a check retractor may be used to aid accurate positioning. Sensors may detect the temperature of the whitening compound, allowing the current to the lamp to be controlled such that a constant temperature is maintained.
Patent GB-2451534-A (GB)
Title: Windscreen clearing apparatus
Inventor: DOHERTY PATRICK
IPC: B60S1/54
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: Windscreen clearing apparatus comprises a reservoir for storing a gas such as air, and a delivery device operatively connected to the reservoir, the delivery device arranged, in use, to deliver a sequenced plurality of pulsed jets of gas from the reservoir to a surface of the windscreen 2, 3, such that the sequencing of the plurality of push water across the windscreen 2, 3. The delivery device preferably includes a plurality of nozzles arranged in groups 5, 6, 7 and a processor maybe present to control the gas flow across the windshield 2, 3 as a result of vehicle speed, temperature, pressure, external precipitation and rain on the windscreen 2, 3.
Patent GB-2448584-A (GB)
Title: Gas lift including a gas retention composition of a polymer of gelling agent
Inventor: KIPPIE DAVID P
IPC: C09K8/58
Filed: 2008-04-14
Abstract: A hydrocarbon drilling fluid system is disclosed including a hydrocarbon fluid and a foaming composition, where the foaming composition includes a gas retention composition which includes a polymer, a gelling agent and its cross-linking agent, an optional foaming agent, or mixtures or combinations thereof. The base fluid for the composition is a hydrocarbon. Various materials suitable for the gas retention composition are claimed.
Patent GB-2459738-A (GB)
Title: Purification of glycerine
Inventor: LENG BAI
IPC: B01D15/00
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for substantially purifying glycerine from liquids, the method comprising the steps of passing the liquid through one or more centrifugation steps 7, and a deionisation means 12. The apparatus for carrying out the method may comprise a tubular centrifuge (200, Fig 3) located upstream of the deionisation means which preferably comprises an electrodeionisation system. Preferably the method includes decolouring or bleaching using chlorine or sulphur gas. The method may also include filtration, parameter adjustment, drying under vacuum, desalination, concentration or dilution. Advantageously glycerine purifications are precisely controlled.
Patent GB-2455595-A (GB)
Title: A plasticizer, a biodegradable material comprising the plasticizer and use thereof
Inventor: CHENG HSIU-YU
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasticizer, which is fabricated by mixing i) a bio-molecule with ii) water or monomer/oligomer of a biodegradable polymer or mixture thereof, and subsequently heating the mixture. The preferred embodiments of the plasticizer is either gelatin and water or gelatin and lactic acid. The plasticizer is demonstrated for use in polylactic acid.
Patent GB-2451756-A (GB)
Title: Holding material for a catalytic converter having high density sites
Inventor: TOMOSUE NOBUYA
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2008-08-07
Abstract: A holding material 13 for a catalytic converter 12 including a catalyst carrier, a metal casing for receiving the catalyst carrier, and the holding material wound around the catalyst carrier and interposed in a gap between the catalyst carrier and the metal casing; the holding material having a plurality of high-density sites 30 which are spaced apart from one another in the holding material, each site having a higher density than sites of the holding material in which the higher density sites are not provided. Preferably, the holding material has a constant thickness and the high density areas account for 10-80% of the total holding material area. A method for producing a holding material is also provided, comprising pouring an aqueous slurry containing inorganic fibres into a mould in which concave portions are formed corresponding to high density sites; performing dehydration moulding to form a wet formed article and drying while compressing the wet formed article in a thickness direction.