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Patent GB-2363187-A (GB)
Title: Check valve plate with anti-pressure surge device
Inventor: GOODWIN RICHARD STANLEY
IPC: F17D1/08
Filed: 2000-02-10
Abstract: An anti-pressure surge device mounted in or on a closure member (1) of a check valve to eliminate overpressure and reduce shock waves in a pipeline when the check valve closes. The anti-pressure surge device comprises a fast acting flow relieving valve having a flow path sufficient in the open position to relieve the reverse flow on closure of the check valve closure member and is designed to open when the back pressure shock wave on the downstream side of the valve approaches a predetermined value. A suitable anti-pressure surge device comprises a poppet comprising a piston portion (7) and a sealing element (7A) moveable by the back pressure shock wave against a resilient means such as disk springs (10).
Patent GB-2363275-A (GB)
Title: Addition of detailed reference data to TV or radio broadcast programmes
Inventor: KOSHIBA KEIICHI
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2000-07-05
Abstract: Detailed reference data relating to broadcast programmes are sent from an information provider 1 to a receiver 2 and also to an information manager 8. The information may, for example, comprise restaurant menus and telephone numbers or the place, times and ticket information for musical concerts. The information manager can be accessed by telephone 15. Data identifying information selected by the recipient are sent to the information manager for registration. The recipient can subsequently call the information manager to obtain the reference data.
Patent GB-2364760-A (GB)
Title: Frictional reciprocating drive mechanism of a positioning apparatus
Inventor: MIYAKE TORU
IPC: B23Q1/58
Filed: 1998-10-06
Abstract: A positioning apparatus includes a machine bench 1, an external pressure linear bearing assembly 2 and a slide body 3 mounted on the machine bench 1 through the bearing assembly 2 for reciprocating movement relative to the machine bench. The positioning apparatus has a frictional reciprocating drive mechanism 4 for reciprocatingly driving the slide body 3 which is provided and includes a main shaft 5 adapted to be rotated, and a plurality of rollers 9 disposed around the main shaft 5 and inclined at a predetermined angle relative to the main shaft 5. Each roller 9 is pressed relative to the main shaft 5 by a pressing member 15. The slide 3 and a rail 20 may be made of ceramics. Magnets 41 may be provided on the slide body 3 for developing forces of magnetic attraction between magnetizable members 42, provided on the machine bench 1, and the slide body 3.
Patent GB-2382013-A (GB)
Title: A fishing rod with interchangeable tip sections
Inventor: MEPHAM TONY JOHN
IPC: A01K87/02
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: A fishing rod with a shaft or butt section which may be fitted end to end with differing tip section of varying cross sectional diameter depending on the fishing location, condition or type. The shaft section has a main portion 10 from which at least two successive end portions 11, 12 or 13, of successively reduced diameter, project. The shaft section of the rod may therefore have tip sections 20, 21 or 22, of different diameters, fitted to it. The large diameter tip 21 will fit onto the largest diameter portion or spigot 11; the small diameter tip 22 will fit onto the smallest diameter portion or spigot 13. There may be intermediately sized tips and spigots.
Patent GB-2380800-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow meter
Inventor: STRAIGHT SCOTT LEE
IPC: F02D41/18
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: A mass fluid flow sensor suitable for an internal combustion engine has a housing 12 containing a fluid sampling portion 36 and a circuit module 32. The fluid sampling portion contains a U-shaped flow passage 40. A jet nozzle 39 is located at the inlet of the flow passage to ensure that fluid flows evenly over a hot wire element 44 located at the exit of the nozzle. An cold wire element 46 for applying a temperature correction is located external to the flow passage. The device may have a third, externally mounted, electrical element 48 (a thermistor) for improved accuracy. The housing has a wedge deflector 45 for creating a low pressure area at outlet 42 of the flow passage. The device may also have a heat sink for dissipating heat from the circuitry.
Patent GB-2394388-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for flexible delegation
Inventor: KALOGRIDIS GEORGIOS
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: This invention generally relates to methods, systems and computer program code for flexible but secure delegation, particularly where a chain of accountability is required in a system where trust is delegated, so that a second entity can perform a task on behalf of a first entity. A method of delegation is described, for delegating from a first data processing entity to a second data processing entity, said first and second entities having a bidirectional communication link with one another. The method comprises sending a delegation token from said first entity to said second entity, said delegation token including information relating to a delegation request; receiving a reply from said second entity at said first entity, said reply including information for determining acceptance of delegation represented by said delegation token by said second entity; and sending a signature from said first entity to said second entity responsive to said reply, said signature comprising a signature of at least said delegation token. The system uses asymmetric encryption involving public and private keys as well as the generation of a further "signing" and "verification" key pair by the second entity. Chains of delegation are also disclosed. The delegation token may be a message or may itself be a program, e.g. a mobile agent.
Patent GB-2397328-A (GB)
Title: Quick-release device for a music stand
Inventor: HSIEH WU-HONG
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: A quick-release device is used for a music support stand composed of a vertical rod (50) and a boom rod (40). The quick-release device consists of a body (10), a locking block (30) and a lever (20). The body (10) has a head (11), a rod socket (13) and a locking cavity (12). The head (11) is adapted to attach to the boom rod (40). The rod socket (13) is adapted to receive the vertical rod (50). The locking cavity (12) has an inner space (123) to communicate with an inner hole (131) in the rod socket (13). The locking block (30) is movably mounted inside the locking cavity (12), and the lever (20) is pivotally attached to the body (10) to press the locking block (30) against the vertical rod (50) or to release the locking block (30). As shown the head (11) is an apertured plate intended to form part of a pivot mounting but it can take the form of a threaded rod.
Patent GB-2386936-A (GB)
Title: Leadscrew assembly with a wire-wound leadscrew and a spring-pin engagement of a drive nut to the leadscrew
Inventor: DEVENYI GABOR
IPC: F16H25/24
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A leadscrew assembly (20) includes a leadscrew (22) having an elongated shaft (40) with an outer lateral surface (42) and a rotational axis (25), and a leadscrew thread (44) formed of a thread wire (46) helically wrapped in spaced-apart turns upon the lateral surface (42) and affixed to the elongated shaft (40). A hollow drive nut housing (26) includes a nut bore (50) having an unthreaded inner surface (52). The leadscrew (22) is inserted through the nut bore (50). The nut bore (50) is sized such that the leadscrew (22) may rotate therein about the rotational axis (25). A spring pin (54) is affixed to the drive nut housing (26) and spans across the nut bore (50) to engage the leadscrew thread (44).
Patent GB-2400594-A (GB)
Title: An aid for loading horses into horseboxes comprising a sheet wound onto a roller
Inventor: BAKER-CUSH MELANIE
IPC: A01K3/00
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A loading aid comprises a long plastic sheet <B>6</B> housed in a roller <B>4</B>, the sheet having handles <B>5</B> at both ends and the roller <B>4</B> being attached to a means of transport by means of a clamp <B>3</B>. The sheet <B>6</B> may have wooden ends <B>9</B> which incorporate the handles <B>5</B> and the loading aid may be housed in the metal casing of a roller system. The aid may be made of metal, wood or plastic or a combination of these materials. The aid may be used for loading horses into horseboxes or trailers.
Patent GB-2400553-A (GB)
Title: Antiviral pharmaceutical combination of lamivudine, stavudine and efavirenz, or derivatives thereof
Inventor: HAMIED YUSUF KHWAJA
IPC: A61K31/7072
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: A combination comprising lamivudine (or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof), stavudine (or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof) and efavirenz (or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof) may be used simultaneously, separately or sequentially in the treatment or prevention of viral infections, especially retroviral infections such as HIV and associated clinical conditions. In an embodiment, the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors lamivudine and stavudine are combined as a first unit dosage form (eg a tablet), the non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor efavirenz is formulated as a second unit dosage form, and the two dosage forms are applied sequentially.
Patent GB-2393889-A (GB)
Title: Liquid Supplying Device for Plants
Inventor: GREGG CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01G27/04
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A device for fitting to a plant pot 10 and supplying liquid to a plant 11 in the container, comprising a reservoir 5 with liquid intake means and means to transmit liquid to a plant. The reservoir may have a lid 14, and the liquid transmitting means may be a wick 8. The liquid may be transmitted to the reservoir by a spout 1 which extends either through a hole in a side of the container or beyond the surface of growing medium held in the container. The reservoir may be placed at the bottom of the container, and may either be raised above the base of the container on spacers 7 or may have channels to allow drainage. Alternatively the device may surround the container. Also claimed is a kit of parts comprising the device.
Patent GB-2405463-A (GB)
Title: Ultraviolet air sterilising apparatus
Inventor: YUEN JOHN SE-KIT
IPC: A61L9/20
Filed: 2003-08-26
Abstract: An ultraviolet air sterilising apparatus comprises a duct 2 defining a bore inside a housing 1, an ultraviolet (UV) tube 4 sterilising air drawn by a fan 5 along the bore, one or more deflecting devices 214 in the bore arranged to define a narrowing 216 to deflect the air into the narrowing 216, and the UV tube 4 positioned at the narrowing 216. Housing 1 may be made from plastics and comprises assembled left and right halves 11, 12, a rear inlet grille 13 and front grille 14. External to the duct 2 may be a chamber 3 containing electrical components 71, 72 for powering and controlling the UV tube 4 and fan 5. Shields 215, 224 downstream and upstream respectively of the UV tube 4 may be provided and prevent UV radiation leaking out of the housing 1. A removable and replaceable filter 8 may be provided. A carbon fibre ionizer element 6 powered by a negative high voltage direct current may be provided. The wavelength radiation may be in the UVC range and preferably at 253.7 nm. The apparatus may be used in homes, offices and produced at a bigger size for large scale use. Additional deflector devices may be provided at the top and bottom of the narrowing 216.
Patent GB-2405415-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulated insulation with metallised polyethylene film having low emissivity
Inventor: BOLD ADRIAN
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: An insulation product of slab-like shape comprises a core of compressible fibrous insulation material (1) encapsulated at least over one major face by a metallised polyethylene film (2) having an emissivity, E, in the range from 0.05 to 0.25. Preferably the metal (2b) is aluminium and is located on the outside of the product. A second major face may be covered by an unmetallised polyethylene film (3) . The films may be perforated for moisture permeability. Most preferably the metallised film has an emissivity of 2.
Patent GB-2407788-A (GB)
Title: A shaver including a gel dispensing means
Inventor: COTTLE STEVEN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B26B21/44
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: A shaver that comprises: an outer casing 8 complete with a handle portion, razor blades 7 and a plunger 4. The handle portion is filled with gel 6 and has a gel release hole 1. The gel is dispensed from the handle by actuating the plunger, where, in addition the plunger further comprise a flexible portion 4 that allows the plunger to be folded to engage a snap lock (fig 1, 3).
Patent GB-2401905-A (GB)
Title: Security device to prevent movement of a movable member
Inventor: WHITE KEITH
IPC: E05C3/40
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: A security device to prevent movement of a movable member 26 relative to a fixed member 25. The device comprises a bracket 10A for attachment to the fixed member 25 and a body 11A comprising a slot engagable with part of the bracket 10A. The bracket 10A further comprises an aperture (15), or other engagement formation, that the latch means 20 within the body 11A engages with to prevent movement of the movable member 26 from the fixed member 25. A method of release of the latch means is also provided, which may comprise a key 27 or a combination lock. The latch means may form a spring-biassed latch element (20) with an inclined face (21). Alternatively, the latch element may comprise locking fingers (33)pivotally mounted on the body. The device is designed to prevent children moving the movable member, which may be a door or a drawer.
Patent GB-2413272-A (GB)
Title: Protector for pallet rack
Inventor: THELWELL GORDON
IPC: E01F15/14
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: A protector for a pallet rack frame 1 comprises an elongate tubular member formed from a dense resilient elastomeric outer layer 2 and a less dense elastomeric internal layer 3. The outer layer 2 is able to deflect and diffuse impact forces which would otherwise bend or dent the frame. The inner layer absorbs and diffuses any residual impact forces not absorbed by the outer layer. The outer layer may be formed from extruded high-density polyethylene and the inner layer may be formed from closed cell SBR foam. The protector is designed to protect the rack frame from being damaged by mechanical handling equipment, e.g. forklift trucks.
Patent GB-2402838-A (GB)
Title: Two rate three colour marker
Inventor: HADDOCK STEPHEN R
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A metering device has a first token bucket with a profile, a rate CIR, and a maximum number of tokens CBS. The device has another token bucket with its own profile, two associated rates CIR, EIR, and a maximum number of tokens EBS. In operation, the device monotonically increments the number of tokens in the first token bucket at its rate CIR if the bucket has less than the maximum number of tokens for that bucket (i.e. Tc < CBS), and monotonically increments the number of tokens in the other token bucket at the same rate CIR if the first token bucket is full and the other token bucket is not. Additionally, the device monotonically increments the number of tokens in the second token bucket according to the second rate EIR associated with the token bucket if it is not full (i.e. if Te < EBS). When receiving a packet of size s data units, if the packet has a first marking (e.g. green), and the first token bucket has at least s tokens, the packet's marking is maintained and the number of tokens in the first bucket is decremented by s, else, if the packet has one of two markings (e.g. green or yellow), and the second token bucket has at least s tokens, the packet's second marking (yellow) is selected and the second token bucket is decremented by s, else, if the packet has a marking other than one of the two markings (e.g. red), the packet's marking is maintained as other than one of the two markings. A three rate marker is also proposed. The marker may alternatively be color blind.
Patent GB-2414172-A (GB)
Title: Footrest raising mechanism for a chair
Inventor: JAMES GAVIN HUGH
IPC: A61G5/12
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a foot rest raising mechanism that is connected to a chair frame 1 via pivotal connectors which, at their other end, are connected to a leg rest 2. A parallelogram linkage is provided whereby a footrest 3 can be raised forwards and upwards relative to and generally into alignment with the leg rest and, when not in use, the foot rest can be lowered and tucked away under the seat frame.
Patent GB-2414621-A (GB)
Title: Real-time charging control for usage of network resources
Inventor: SHAW CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for controlling communication between user terminals using a telecommunications network. The invention provides an interface between a real-time charging control system for controlling usage of network resources during such usage and a group communications control node which is capable of controlling group communications sessions. Improved real-time charging control mechanisms can be implemented to account for usage of group communications services, for example where charging for an entire group communications session may be applied to a selected single party. Charging for a group communications session may be conducted with the flexibility of being able to charge according to the number of participants without having to transmit separate charging control signals from each participant's leg of the session to the real-time charging control system, thus reducing the signaling load in the network.
Patent GB-2414566-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: Swimming goggles (1) have a left frame (2), a right frame (3) and a connecting frame (4) connecting the left frame and the right frame. An enveloping frame (28, 38) is formed adjacent to the inner surface (20, 30) and slightly offset relative to the outer rim of the peripheral surface (22, 33) of each frame. A fastener base (23) is formed on an outward side of the enveloping frame for moveably receiving a head strap. The connecting frame is made of a soft material and includes a nose bridge (40), a left pad (41) and a right pad(42) to ensure a comfortable fit. The nose bridge receives support portions (24, 34) of the left frame and the right frame in assembly openings (401, 402) so that the swimming goggles are used comfortably whilst avoiding distortion of the frames.
Patent GB-2409016-A (GB)
Title: A portable support platform anchored by a users weight
Inventor: MARTIN PETER RAYMOND
IPC: A63F13/02
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: A portable platform has a planar base 5 which is anchored in use by the weight of a sitting user, and a platform 6 for securely supporting a user operable device. The base 5 may be beneath a chair cushion on which the user is sitting. The pitch of the platform 6 can be adjusted by a lockable hinge 3 attached to a neck 16 of the base 5 or a supporting brace, and may also be adjusted in a second direction. The dive may be mounted with suckers (9, fig 5) or a bracket (10, fig 5). The platform may be collapsed for store or transport by a hinge (18, fig 6), or formed from separate parts (figs 7-10). Cut out regions 14 allow for griping the platform. The device may be a computer or games joystick or steering wheel; an embroidery or tapestry frame; or a craft work table.
Patent GB-2404081-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: KODERA YOSHIE
IPC: H01J29/92
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A display apparatus, such as a FED flat panel display, comprising a back substrate 1 has a plurality of electron emission elements on a layer 19. A display substrate 101 comprises an optically transparent substrate 110 disposed opposite to the back substrate; an accelerating electrode 114 formed on the inner face of the optically transparent substrate 110 for accelerating electron beams emitted from the electron emission elements in layer 19; and luminescent materials 111 excited by the electron beams to emit light toward the outer face of the optically transparent substrate 110. A frame member 116 supports the back substrate and display substrate on their peripheries. A vacuum chamber 2 is defined by the back substrate, display substrate, and frame member. A conductor 117 electrically connected to the accelerating electrode is drawn out to the outside of the vacuum chamber 2, therefore the connection of the conductor with the connector will not interfere with the vacuum chamber. Consequently, this eliminates the need for sealing the connection as well as the need for adding extra elements for the maintenance of the vacuum within the vacuum chamber.
Patent GB-2414791-A (GB)
Title: A spectroscopic gas sensor with its optical components integrated in the sensor housing
Inventor: LUDWIG RONNY
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a spectroscopic gas sensor, in particular for detecting at least one gas component in recirculated air, and to a method for producing such a spectroscopic gas sensor, the gas sensor having at least one radiation recording instrument 1 to detect a radiation spectrum characteristic of the at least one gas component, a housing 2 to hold the at least one radiation recording instrument with at least one housing wall end section; and at least one optical component 3, 4 with at least one connecting section 41, which can be connected to the at least one housing wall end section by a process of hot pressing the at least one housing wall end section.
Patent GB-2424858-A (GB)
Title: Wheel assembly with at least two spaced ground contacting portions
Inventor: CHEN TING-HSING
IPC: B60B19/00
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: The assembly comprises at least two ground contacting wheel portions 1c integrated with an axial base 2c therebetween to increase contact area against the ground for securing firm and smooth operation. Each wheel portion 1c is provided to and made integrated with the axial base 2c and shares the same outer diameter with the other portion. An axial hole 3c is provided to the axial base 2c. The outer diameter of the axial base 2c is smaller than that of the wheel body or may have a central maximal outer diameter equal to that of the wheel portions as shown. Each wheel portion can carry a tyre made of different material, e.g. injection molded or casting molded.
Patent GB-2426317-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting magnet structure
Inventor: BELTON NEIL JOHN
IPC: G01R33/3815
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: Cryogenic cooling equipment for cooling magnetic coils (12) to superconducting temperatures , comprises a tube (20) through which a liquid cryogen eg liquid helium circulates and absorbs heat from a former (10) holding the magnetic coils (12). The cryogen tube circuit includes a cryogen tank (80, Fig 3) and a recondensing refrigerator (82, Fig 3). The tube (20) is preferably of stainless steel and is held in position by deforming restraining strips (32) projecting from the surface of the former (10).
Patent GB-2414626-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic and distributed managed edge computing (MEC) framework
Inventor: MANNING RICHARD
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A method and system for monitoring and managing distributed services in a network. The method involves instantiating a managed peer, a context instance, and a managed service at an edge computing node. The managed peer, the context instance, and the managed service are instrumented and registered with a monitoring server. The method continues with establishing a monitor for the managed peer, the context instance, and the managed service and monitoring during runtime one or more values of the monitor. The method includes modifying the managed peer, the context, and/or the managed service based on the values of the monitors. The method includes caching advertisements of services available from other managed peers in the context, searching the cache for available services or resources, and requesting one or more of the advertised services from managed peers local or remote to the edge computing node.