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Patent GB-2425979-A (GB)
Title: Dressing the blades of a tobacco cutting apparatus
Inventor: WESTLAKE ANTHONY
IPC: B24B53/047
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: An apparatus for sharpening cutting blade 11 comprises a grind wheel 12, which is moved over a blade 11. The grind wheel 12 is occasionally indexed towards the blade 11 to compensate for wear. A diamond dressing tool 13 is arranged to abut the grind wheel 12 to cut the grinding surface thereof back to a predetermined height. A sensor 16 is positioned adjacent the dressing tool 13 and the grind wheel 12 is arranged to pass over the sensor 16 following dressing to grind a head of the sensor 16 back to the dressed height. The sensor 16 is connected to an alarm. If the dressing tool 13 breaks or wears, the grinding surface of the grind wheel 12 will not be cut back to the predetermined level following indexing and will grind the head of the sensor 16 back beyond the predetermined limit, thereby causing the sensor 16 to trigger the alarm.
Patent GB-2415554-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency tuner
Inventor: COWLEY NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: H04B1/28
Filed: 2005-06-20
Abstract: A radio frequency tuner is provided for selecting for reception a channel from a broadband multiple channel radio frequency signal supplied to its input (1). The tuner comprises an upconverter (3, 4) which performs frequency upconversion to a frequency range above the highest frequency of the broadband signal. This is followed by an image-reject downconverter (6, 7) which converts the selected channel from the upconverter (3, 4) to near-zero intermediate frequency.
Patent GB-2413181-A (GB)
Title: An optical encoder having an electrically insulated soldering pin that protrudes from a sidewall of its housing
Inventor: FO KOK HING
IPC: H05K3/30
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: An optical encoder device including: a codewheel 500 or code strip; an optical encoder for detecting the codewheel or codestrip; and a housing 100 for accommodating the optical encoder. At least one soldering pin 105, that is electrically insulated, protrudes from a sidewall 102 of the housing. A first guidepost 103, and a second guidepost 104 may protrude from the sidewall 102 of the housing, and extend parallel to the soldering pin 105. The first guidepost may have a star-shaped cross-section (103, fig. 5B), and the second guidepost may have a diamond-shaped cross-section (104, fig. 5B). The first guidepost may be arranged at the optical centre of the encoder 100. The second guidepost 104 may be arranged at an end of the encoder housing 100, and connecting pins 501 may be arranged at an opposite end of the encoder housing 100. At least one channel (106, fig. 5b) is formed in the sidewall of the encoder housing at the periphery of guidepost from a corner of its cross-section.
Patent GB-2430361-A (GB)
Title: Flat-folding umbrella
Inventor: LIU FU-TIEN
IPC: A45B19/12
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A flat-folding umbrella has a notch 1, slider 2 and shaft 3 that each have a flattened profile. Ribs 4 and stretchers 5 are attached to opposite sides of each of the notch and runner respectively. A middle rib 4a has a curved end where it attaches to the notch and similarly a middle stretcher 5a has a curved end where it attaches to the runner. These curved attachments cause these ribs and stretchers to stand further from the shaft than the other ribs/stretchers and enable the folding to force the ribs/stretchers to take up a flatter configuration. The flatter collapsed state of the umbrella enables it to take up less storage space.
Patent GB-2418153-A (GB)
Title: Gaming system
Inventor: JORBA ANDREU RIERA
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: Method and system that enables reliable audits of a number of predetermined trust requirements for games by electronic means, either on-site or remote. A system includes a gaming module which the players interact with, a security module, and an audit module, capable of several degrees of dispersion and/or grouping, performs the following steps: <UL ST="-"> <LI>provision by the gaming module to the security module of digital information containing significant events occurred during the games, <LI> <LI>generation by the security module of a protected record for each of the cited significant events, <LI> <LI>storage by the security module of every protected record, generating a file of protected records, </UL> and finally, access by the audit module to the file of protected records, independent from the games operator, to verify the correct development of the games.
Patent GB-2419618-A (GB)
Title: Roller cone cutting element with selectively positioned wear resistant surface
Inventor: MCDONOUGH SCOTT D
IPC: E21B10/50
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A rotary cone drill bit comprises a plurality of cutting teeth 28, each having a crest, first 30 and second 32 flank surfaces, edge surfaces 34, 36 and corners defined by the interface between the flank 30, 32 and edge 34, 36 surfaces. A wear resistant surface 40 is positioned on at least the crest 38 and a portion of one or more of the corners, but not at least a portion of one of the surfaces. The wear resistant surface 40 may cover at least 75% of each corner or 1/3 of the first flank surface 30 and may be formed from a material comprising hard phase (WC) grains bonded together by a (Co) binder phase. The wear resistant surface may be a cermet composition.
Patent GB-2421123-A (GB)
Title: Signal line connector gripping cables of different sizes
Inventor: CHEN CHIUNG-LING
IPC: H01R9/05
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A signal line connector comprises a locknut 3, a hollow cylindrical casing 1, a locating barrel 4 and a centre holding tube 2. The casing has a groove 131 on its inside. The locating barrel has two outside flanges 421, 423 each capable of engaging the groove, a deformable pressure collar 422 between the flanges, and an outside groove 424 between the collar and one flange. The pressure collar deforms by an amount that depends on the diameter of the signal line, and the groove compensates for this deformation.
Patent GB-2417245-A (GB)
Title: Benzotriazepine derivatives and their use as gastrin and cholecystokinin receptor ligands
Inventor: BUCK ILDIKO MARIA
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of formula (I). The compound is useful for the treatment of gastrin related disorders. <EMI ID=1.1 HE=49 WI=84 LX=698 LY=2178 TI=CF>
Patent GB-2417955-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric benzimidazoles and related compounds as potassium channel modulators
Inventor: WANG XIAODONG
IPC: C07D491/02
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: The present invention provides a genus of asymmetric benzimidazole compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions that are useful as modulators of potassium ion channels. The compounds of the invention are of use in both therapeutic and diagnostic methods.
Patent GB-2422360-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for mounting and assembling power unit
Inventor: MIYAGAWA KAZUO
IPC: B60K5/04
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A method for mounting and assembling a power unit has the following steps performed in sequence: a first step for assembling a power unit (P) into a sub-frame (SF), where the power unit (P) is assembled in substantially the same attitude as when the power unit is mounted on a vehicle body flame (F), the attitude being obtained by interposing a torque rod (67) and at least two mounting mounts (71, 81) between the power unit (P) and to sub-frame (SF); a second step for installing the sub-frame (SF), on which the power unit (P) is mounted, on the vehicle body frame (F); and a third step for supporting the power unit (P) at the vehicle body frame(F) through mounts (16, 17) that are on the power source side and on the speed reducer side.
Patent GB-2424732-A (GB)
Title: Rapid testing of intermittently operated devices
Inventor: SATHE ABHAY
IPC: G01R31/317
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: Apparatus and method for testing intermittently operated devices such as mobile phones or dial-up internet access. An interaction between the intermittently operated device and a test performance component is initiated, and a release interval value and a measurement interval value are obtained. The test performance component then performs a number of tests; each test occurring over one measurement interval value, where the tests are terminated after a predetermined condition is reached. The predetermined condition is preferably determined using the release interval value and the measurement interval value. Testing overhead is reduced because the device only needs to be initialised and released once rather needing to be initialised and released separately for each individual test.
Patent GB-2423708-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable head rest assembly
Inventor: SABERAN MOHAMMAD
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: A seat assembly for a vehicle includes a seat back having a frame and a moveable head restraint arrangement (see Figure 2). The head restraint arrangement includes a headrest support 40 and a headrest assembly 42. A latching member 68 is situated in the headrest assembly 42. When the latching member 68 is spaced away from the headrest support 40, the headrest assembly 42 is able to move linearly towards the seat back. Preferably there is a headrest frame 60 and a guide 64 attached to the headrest frame 60. The frame 60 may have a recess 70 in which the guide 64 is situated, there may also be a spring 66 to bias the headrest assembly 42 towards the seat back. The seat may have a pivot situated between the seat back and the seat bottom such that when the seat back is pivoted towards the seat bottom, a cable 110 causes the activation of the latching member 68 moving the headrest assembly 42 towards the seat back. There are also further independent claims for combinations of these features and for a situation where the latching member is proximate to the headrest assembly.
Patent GB-2437560-A (GB)
Title: Constructing Aho Corasick trees
Inventor: DUXBURY NEIL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: The invention comprises a method of constructing an Aho-Corasick tree characterised wherein the tree is constructed in a general depth first manner, one string at a time. Preferably during construction of said string, after each node is added, failure links or extended failure links from that node to other nodes are added and failure links to nodes in the newly inserted branch are re-updated.
Patent GB-2433209-A (GB)
Title: Putting aid defining a number of target gaps
Inventor: WEBSTER JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: A putting aid comprises barrier portions 10,11,12,13 which extend between alternate ends of vertical supports 3,5,7,9 such that (i) the aid defines a number of gaps, e.g. four gaps 2,4,6,8, each of a different width, and (ii) in use, the barrier portions are alternately exposed above and located within the golf hole 20. Preferably, the aid includes four supports 3,5,7,9 and four barriers 10,11,12,13, with first barrier 10 extending between the first ends of supports 3,5 to define a gap 4, second barrier 11 extending between second ends of supports 5,7 to define a second gap 6, third barrier 12 extending between the first ends of supports 7,9 to define a third gap 8, and fourth barrier 13 extending between the second ends of barriers 9,3 to define a fourth gap 2. In use, two of the barriers 11,13 form a lower locating portion which locates in the golf hole 20, and the other two barriers 10,12 define gaps 2,6 above hole 20 which allow a ball to enter the hole. Upon turning the aid upside down, barriers 10,12 form the locating portion and barriers 11,13 define gaps 4,8 which allow a ball to enter the hole (see fig. 3).
Patent GB-2428702-A (GB)
Title: Building element
Inventor: LAMBERT JOHN
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: The building element, particularly a lintel or cill, is formed from a cementitious mixture and has a body 102 provided wit one or more cavities 136 that extend lengthwise along the body. The or each cavity is preferably spaced from the side faces 106,108 of the body and may either extend to the end faces 110 or terminate prior to the end faces to leave load bearing portions at the ends of the body. The or each cavity preferably has a cylindrical cross-section and may contain a material which is lighter than that of the material from which the body is formed. Also claimed is a method of making a building element and apparatus for moulding a building element.
Patent GB-2434276-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic Head Structure of a Microphone
Inventor: HUANG CHIN-CHING
IPC: H04R1/12
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: An acoustic head structure for a microphone comprises a substrate or circuit board 210, a sound-processing unit 220, including a sensor 221 and an amplifier 222, and an upper cap 230. The upper cap has a plurality of acoustic holes 231 that are through-holes arranged about the upper lid. The position and shape of the acoustic holes can prevent foreign matter like dust and saliva from entering the acoustic head structure. Various shapes and arrangements of holes are disclosed (figs 3-10).
Patent GB-2430778-A (GB)
Title: System and method for throttling memory accesses
Inventor: WADE ALAN JEROME
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: A power throttling method and system for a memory controller is described. A register (305-1) and a counter (305-2) are provided for controlling memory accesses by the memory controller (302) to one or more memory devices (306-M). A throttle value is stored in register (305-1). Responsive to a throttle control signal indicative of an over-current state, on each clock cycle, a value of the counter (305-2) is incremented by one and compared to the throttle value stored in register (305-1). Responsive to the counter value being greater than the throttle value, issuance of a memory operation is prevented during the clock cycle.
Patent GB-2443161-A (GB)
Title: Spray foaming dosage form comprising clobetasol propionate
Inventor: TICKLE STEPHEN
IPC: A61K9/12
Filed: 2006-10-28
Abstract: A spray foaming dosage form comprising: clobetasol propionate, dimethyl isosorbide, propylene glycol, polysorbate, sodium dodecyl sulphate, buffer, optional preservative, optional further excipients, and water is disclosed. The composition may be used in the treatment of dermatological disorders.
Patent GB-2430375-A (GB)
Title: Condyle cap implant for an artificial hip joint
Inventor: GRUNDEI HANS
IPC: A61F2/36
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a condyle cap implant (1) for an artificial hip joint, comprising a cap which is modeled after the exterior shape of the natural joint ball and can be placed on a natural remaining condyle. Material aggregates (2) which are used for filling surface defects in the natural remaining condyle are provided in the interior of the cap.
Patent GB-2432462-A (GB)
Title: Multi-section coupler assembly with various connection configurations
Inventor: PODELL ALLEN F
IPC: H01P5/18
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: A coupler assembly 100 comprises at least first 102 and second 104 electromagnetic couplers connected in series with at least the second coupler including at least third 106 and fourth 108 couplers connected in parallel. Alternatively, a coupler assembly may comprise a first asymmetric coupler including a plurality of coupler sections connected in series where the said sections include at least a pair of electromagnetically coupled portions separated by an uncoupled portion and a second electromagnetic coupler connected to the first coupler in parallel. Also disclosed is a coupler assembly comprising first and second electromagnetic coupler sections each having an input port, a direct port, a coupled port and an isolated port where the direct port of the first coupler section is conductively connected through at least the second coupler section to the isolated port of the first coupler section. Further disclosed is a coupler assembly which comprises a first transmission line including a first conductor with at least first, second and third portions where the first portion is electromagnetically coupled to the second portion and a second transmission line including a second conductor having at least a first portion electromagnetically coupled to the third potion of the first conductor. Also disclosed is a coupler assembly comprising first and second transmission lines including respective first and second conductors electromagnetically coupled in a plurality of serially connected coupler sections, each coupler section including a coupled portion in which the first and second conductors are electromagnetically coupled, with the conductors having substantially the same cross-sectional configuration in each coupled portion and lengths that are progressively longer or shorter in successive coupled portions.
Patent GB-2437800-A (GB)
Title: Hoop incorporating lights and a magnetic strip
Inventor: BORG ALFRED
IPC: A63H33/02
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: A rolling toy comprises an illuminated hoop and a guide rod. The hoop contains a dry cell battery and a number of LED lights. A sensor turns the lights on when the wheel is rolled. The rim of the hoop incorporates a magnetic strip and the guide rod, a magnet. The magnetic attraction between the magnetic strip and the magnet prevents the hoop from rolling away. The control rod is bent into a hook at one end, the hook has a square profile which encloses the wheel on three sides and may be used to direct or drive the wheel.
Patent GB-2437640-A (GB)
Title: Optionally cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol for removing residual material from conduits
Inventor: CROWTHER NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: B08B3/08
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A method of removing residual material from a conduit comprises introducing an aqueous formulation of a water-soluble polymer, such as polyvinyl alcohol, which is optionally cross-linked into the conduit to contact the residual material and dislodge it. Also disclosed is an assembly comprising a receptacle containing an aqueous formulation of a water-soluble polymer, such as polyvinyl alcohol, which is optionally cross-linked and a conduit which has residual material wherein the receptacle is in fluid communication with the conduit for passage of fluid from the receptacle into the conduit; and a receptacle containing a residue removed from a conduit, e.g. an alkyl benzene, and a water-soluble polymer, such as polyvinyl alcohol, which is optionally cross-linked.
Patent GB-2439683-A (GB)
Title: Modular flooring assemblies
Inventor: MCINTOSH JONATHAN
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A modular flooring assembly 10 including a flooring component 600 adhered to a tray substrate 100 is described. The modular flooring assembly 10 may be interconnected with additional modular flooring assemblies to form a modular floor suitable for most flooring applications. The flooring component 600 may be tile or wood or other materials commonly used in flooring applications. Convention fill-in grout or a snap-in grout may be used with the modular flooring assemblies 10. One suitable snap-in grout is a right angle grout member 400. Another suitable snap-in grout is an interconnecting grout system 510.
Patent GB-2443341-A (GB)
Title: Dividing plate for manifold with elongate chambers
Inventor: ABILDGAARD SOEREN STIG
IPC: F24D3/10
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: A manifold for distributing water in a central heating system has a series of elongate chambers (figure 5: 43, 45, 49) formed by spaces enclosed between the outer wall and one or more internal chamber walls. The manifold also has a cross plate 74 fitted across the width of the outer wall to divide at least one of the elongate chambers into shorter chambers or to seal the end of at least one of the chambers. The cross plate 74 is secured in a slot 77 cut into the outer wall. The cross plate(s) may be brazed to form a leak-tight joint. During assembly, the partitioning plate 74 may be rotated and then slid into position (figures 17-19).
Patent GB-2455146-A (GB)
Title: Childrens auxiliary handrail for an existing stairway handrail
Inventor: SANDERS MATTHEW ADRIAN STUART
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2007-12-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a handrail assembly for use with an existing handrail 50 of a stairway 60. The handrail assembly includes a handrail 10 and one or more support brackets 20. Each support bracket 20 has a removable attachment means for attaching the handrail 10 to the existing handrail 50 so that it is lower than the existing handrail 50 and also substantially parallel to the existing handrail 50 in order to assist a child to negotiate the stairway 60. The handrail 10 may comprise fibre optic lights which illuminate in various colours on touching the handrail 10. The handrail 10 may also emit a sound when touched. The handrail 10 and or each support bracket 20 may be extrusion moulded from a plastics material. A later embodiment relates to a method of providing a child's handrail.
Patent GB-2456328-A (GB)
Title: Grid members for a suspended ceiling and methods of making same
Inventor: FIELD GRAHAM
IPC: E04B9/06
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: An element or runner for use in a suspended ceiling grid, comprising a stalk portion 12, a flange portion 16 wherein the stalk and flange are connected and in at least one of the stalk and flange portion, an indent portion 62 adapted to provide an increase in torsional resistance of the element. The element may be of an L-shape or a T-shape configuration. The stalk may comprise two opposing web portions 28, 30 and the flange may comprise an upper portion and a capping portion 24 and at least one overturned portion 44, 46 adapted to connect them. The two opposed web portions may each comprise one indent portion, where the indent may define at least one channel extending longitudinally of the element and the indent may have adhesive 56 disposed within it. Adhesive may be disposed between the upper portion and the overturned portion. The adhesive may be a low viscosity adhesive. Also included is an independent claim for an upper portion and a lower capping portion with at least one overturned portion with adhesive disposed between the upper portion and the overturned portion. There is a further independent claim for an upper portion with an overturned end portion and a lower capping portion with an overturned portion that extends round the overturned portion of the upper portion. There are also two independent method claims for the manufacture of the runner with application of an adhesive.
Patent GB-2454753-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing of gloves from a stack
Inventor: STOLLERY JONATHAN WILLIAM
IPC: A61B19/04
Filed: 2008-01-28
Abstract: A dispenser 1 for disposable gloves comprises a container 2 and a stack of disposable gloves 22 oriented for dispensing through an aperture 6 cuff-first, the fingers 34 of each glove being folded back against the cuff 36 of that glove to protect the fingers from user contact. The cuffs of the gloves are aligned on one side 42 of the stack, with the cuff openings 40 facing outwardly through the dispensing aperture. A movable plate member 26 may rest on the top of the stack. The dispensing aperture may be opened in stages by removing successive panels 14, 15, 16 of a side wall of the container. The uppermost panel 14 may include a semi-circular area 11 of the top wall of the container. The dispenser may be removably held in a wall-mountable holder.
Patent GB-2454946-A (GB)
Title: Ball pen with double illumination
Inventor: YU-YIN LIU
IPC: B43K29/00
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: A dual mode luminous ball pen is disclosed. The luminous pen includes a pen shaft (1), a tapered transparent tip portion (2) disposed on a proximal end of the shaft, a refill (3), a switch portion (4), a lamp (5), a control portion (6), and a button (7). The switch portion (4) is disposed inside the pen shaft (1) and connected to the tip portion (2) for rotating a sleeve (40). The lamp includes at least a cell (9), a first light emitting diode (LED) (55a), and a second LED (55b), and can be rotated together by the sleeve (40) to supply/cut-off a power supplied by the cell (9) to the LEDs (55a,55b). The control portion (6) is disposed on the switch portion (4) to turn on one of the first and second LEDs (55a,55b). The button (7) is depressed into the pen shaft (1) to rotate the control portion (6).