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Patent GB-2381804-A (GB)
Title: Clip for assembling partitioning panels
Inventor: ROTH LEE ARNOLD
IPC: E04B1/61
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A two part clip for joining partitioning panels comprises a first member 500 having a head 501 with a perpendicular limb including a first clipping formation, a second member 400 with a head with a perpendicular second clipping formation complementary to the first clipping formation so that when the two formations are engaged the two members 500, 400 are secured together, one of the members 500 including an additional elongate portion 504 to provide one surface of a pair of spaced opposed surfaces which can receive a panel member 600. In use, clip 500 is attached to a panel 600, a panel 601 is brought up against clip 500, and clip 400 pushed into place as shown, access only being needed to one side of the panel. In a modification, Fig 3, spacer member 300 has a clip part 200 at each end, and co-operating clips 100 are used to hold panels 301, 302, as shown.
Patent GB-2399175-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of heat flux in a heated chamber
Inventor: ROLSTON ROBERT MITCHELL
IPC: G01K17/20
Filed: 2003-03-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the heat flux in a heated chamber, in particular an oven, where a heat flux measuring device moves through the chamber and an exposed surface of the measuring device is preheated, using thermal conduction, to a temperature exceeding the dewpoint of the gas within the chamber before the journey through the chamber. There is also an embodiment which has the exposed surface split into an array of regions with some regions radiation reflective and some radiation absorbent. The pre-heating is provided by an electrical heating device placed within the measuring device.
Patent GB-2400120-A (GB)
Title: Wire mesh fence system
Inventor: FROST MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: A fencing system, particularly for temporary use, comprises a wire mesh panel <B>1</B> and an attachment for a support post <B>3</B> at each end, the attachment comprising at least one formation in which the support post <B>3</B> slidably fits, and is held adjacent one face of the panel <B>1</B>. The vertical panel wires may be bent in one place, or towards upper and lower edges, so that the formation may be v-shaped <B>13</B> or box-shaped <B>4</B>. There may be a duplex clip to lock vertical wires against posts <B>3</B>, and the posts <B>3</B> may engage a foot or ground anchor.
Patent GB-2406404-A (GB)
Title: Data processing apparatus and method for handling corrupted data values
Inventor: BILES STUART DAVID
IPC: G06F12/0802
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a data processing apparatus and method for handling corrupted data values. The method comprises the steps of: a) accessing a data value in a memory within a data processing apparatus; b) initiating processing of the data value within the data processing apparatus; c) whilst at least one of the steps a) and b) are being performed, determining whether the data value accessed is corrupted; and d) when it is determined that the data value is corrupted, disabling an interface used to propagate data values between the data processing apparatus and a device coupled to the data processing apparatus to prevent propagation of a corrupted data value to the device. When a data value is accessed, the data processing apparatus can begin processing of that data value and, hence, the performance of the data processing apparatus is not reduced. If it is determined that the data value which was accessed was corrupted or contains an error then the interface which couples the data processing apparatus with the device is disabled. Disabling the interface effectively quarantines any corrupted data values by preventing them from being propagated to the device. Preventing corrupted data values from being propagated to the device ensures that no change in state can occur in the device as a result of the corrupted data values.
Patent GB-2406842-A (GB)
Title: Tow arm assembly
Inventor: HIGGINSON DAVID ARTHUR
IPC: B60D1/00
Filed: 2003-10-11
Abstract: A tow arm assembly comprises a mounting (10), an elongate arm (17) extending from the mounting (10) and having a hitch (22) at a distal end, and a spring (15) for biasing the arm (17) upwardly. A proximal end of the arm (17) is connected to the mounting (10) such that the distal end of the arm (17) can move in a vertical plane under an applied bias.
Patent GB-2407343-A (GB)
Title: Removable liner for a gas turbine engine
Inventor: STRETTON RICHARD GEOFFREY
IPC: F01D21/04
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A liner panel 72b comprises at least one resilient finger 80 biased to move away from the first end 82 of the panel 72b to locate on a member 54. The member 54 has a first portion 53 extending radially from a gas turbine engine casing and a second portion 55 extending axially. A similar resilient finger 84 may be provided on the second end 86 of the liner panel 72b to locate on a further member. The member 54 and further member may be either annular or an adjacent liner panel 72c. The resilient finger 80 may extend the full length of the panel 72b or it may comprise several sections. The casing may have a containment portion A surrounding a rotor and may be either a fan casing or a turbine casing. The liner panel 72b may be an acoustic liner panel.
Patent GB-2407498-A (GB)
Title: Oral formulations for 5-HT receptor agonists
Inventor: LULLA AMAR
IPC: A61K9/50
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A pharmaceutically acceptable oral formulation comprising core material which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a 5-HT-receptor agonist, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or derivative thereof, which core material is provided with a substantially water resistant coating comprising one or more substantially water resistant materials.
Patent GB-2397991-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, method and a computer readable medium for providing interactive services
Inventor: ARIELY YOSEF ZOHAR
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing an interactive service to an end-user, the method includes: providing a program to an end-user, detecting a request to participate in an interactive service; and initialising an interactive session and enabling the end-user to receive a delayed program in response to a progress of the interactive service.
Patent GB-2411708-A (GB)
Title: An actuator assembly for use in conjunction with a latch assembly
Inventor: FISHER SIDNEY EDWARD
IPC: F03G1/00
Filed: 2004-03-06
Abstract: An actuator assembly 10 including a gear wheel in the form of a worm wheel 12, an energy storage means in the form of a spiral spring 14, a detent in the form of a pawl 16, an actuator in the form of a motor 18 and an actuator assembly body 20. Motor 18 is mounted on body 20 and includes a motor shaft 22 drivingly coupled to a pinion 24. Pinion 24 drivingly engages teeth 26 of the worm wheel 12. The motor 18 is operable to apply a force in a first direction to drive the pawl 16 in the first direction from a rest condition of the actuator assembly 10 to an actuated condition, and is also operable to apply a force in a second direction to drive the pawl 16 in the second direction from the actuated condition to the rest condition. The motor acts to provide stored energy in the spiral spring 14, the release of which assists the movement of the pawl 16 in the first direction with the actuator assembly 10 in the rest condition.
Patent GB-2403545-A (GB)
Title: Measuring Formation Pressure of an Earth Formation
Inventor: SPEIER PETER
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: Fluid flow is induced between an earth formation and a wellbore. A horizontal component of flow velocity is determined from NMR measurements, using a resonance region with a shape corresponding to a desired sensitivity to fluid flow. Wellbore pressure is varied until a zero velocity condition is attained, at which point the wellbore pressure is equal to formation pressure.
Patent GB-2414263-A (GB)
Title: Loft door system
Inventor: GOLDING TOD
IPC: E04F19/08
Filed: 2004-05-22
Abstract: A loft door system comprises a prefabricated frame of uPVC or wood and a door panel mounted and hinged thereto. The frame has a pre fitted architrave and door stop with draft excluding strip. The door is a uPVC faced polystyrene panel. The door may be held in its closed position within the frame by a hook and loop touch fastening.
Patent GB-2408697-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic picture with sound producing counters
Inventor: WHISTON SIMONE LOUISE
IPC: G09F27/00
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: A magnetic picture comprises a magnetic base with a transfer sealed onto it. The transfer may depict a number of different scenes such as a town, farm, hospital, school, race track or other scene. Magnetic counters in the form of people, buildings, transport or animals are provided each of which contains a speaker, button circuit board and a battery so that each piece makes a sound when the button is pressed. The base may be attached to a refrigerator or other domestic appliance.
Patent GB-2404531-A (GB)
Title: Prioritising transmission of packets in networks
Inventor: RUE SEON-SOO
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: When transmitting packets in a network e.g. through a WLAN access point 20, it may be necessary to prioritise packets in order to maintain required quality e.g. when performing VoIP transmissions. To achieve this, received packets are examined 23a, to determine their type (voice, data, signalling) and allotted a priority accordingly. Subsequently the packets are stored in accordance with their priority e.g. in high and low priority queues 24, 25. When transmission takes place, the high priority queue is sent first and when empty, the low priority queue packets are transmitted.
Patent GB-2415259-A (GB)
Title: Measuring warp in planar materials
Inventor: CORDINGLEY CHRISTOPHER ST JOHN
IPC: G01B21/20
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: A method of measuring warp in planar materials (such as boards 4 travelling on a conveyor 2 during manufacture) measures the distance between the planar material 4 and a series of spaced sensors 3 and calculates a composite curvature for the planar material 4. The sensors 3 are provided above the conveyor 2 and measure the height of the boards 4passing below. Warp is calculated using successive trios of sensors (e.g. sensor-1, sensor-2, sensor-3) whereby distance measurements from sensors (e.g. sensor-1, sensor-3) to either side of an intermediate sensor (e.g. sensor-2) are used to calculate the warp height BE (approximately BD) for the section of board being sensed. Inaccuracies of curvature measurement due to stacking and overlapping on a conveyor which occurs in corrugated board production for example) are overcome by taking the position of overlap (board-edge) or gaps between boards into account.
Patent GB-2403910-A (GB)
Title: Tampon with apertured non-woven cover
Inventor: PERRY LISA
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: A tampon (digital or applicator) comprising an elongated absorbent core and an apertured outer cover comprising a non-woven textile material formed from bi-component fibres and bonded to the core is disclosed. The bi-component cover may comprise a thermoplastic polymeric component such as a polyolefin or derivative thereof (e.g. polypropylene, ethylene-vinyl acetate, ethylene-propylene, halogenated polymer, polyesters, polyurethanes, polystyrenes etc.). The mass per unit area of the cover is within the range of 10-30gsm, the calliper thereof is less then 0.5mm and the tensile strength is between 5-15 N/50mm (MD). The cover has either a hydrophobic or hydrophilic finish. The absorbent core is made from cellulose-containing materials such as rayon, cotton, wood-pulp, polyester fibres, foam, sponge, absorbent gel etc. The apertures of the cover are provided in a substantially uniform arrangement, spaced between 3-5 mm apart, having diameters between 0.5-2mm and either being circular or elliptical in shape.
Patent GB-2403929-A (GB)
Title: Elastic cord bookmark.
Inventor: TAYLOR HEATHER VIVIAN
IPC: B42D9/00
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A bookmark has an elastic cord with ends joined with a metal ferrule G. A decorative bead covers the ferrule. A second decorative bead is threaded over the loop of the cord and pushed down to meet the bead fixed over the ferrule. An adjustable bead is looped over the cord to provide adjustment to the cord for different sized books. Ribbons F can be attached to the cord to allow for multi referencing.
Patent GB-2405455-A (GB)
Title: Drive system for chain sprockets of chain drives.
Inventor: LANGENBERG WERNER
IPC: E21C29/16
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: A drive system for chain sprockets 1 of chain drives, for driving chain scraper conveyors or chain-drawn ploughs for underground mining, with a drive assembly formed of an asynchronous motor 10 and a gear mechanism 4, the gear mechanism 4 being designed as overload gearing and having a controllable multiple-disk clutch for overload equalisation with which the force flow between the asynchronous motor 10 and the chain sprocket 1 can be disconnected. The asynchronous motor, 10, consist of a frequency converter motor 10 and in the drive assembly between the motor shaft and the gear mechanism 4 a two gear speed toothed wheel gear mechanism is arranged as a forward gear mechanism, with a starting position and a normal position, which in the starting position the breakaway effect required for starting the loaded chain scraper conveyor or for releasing the plough can be attained.
Patent GB-2418252-A (GB)
Title: Measuring the operational time of a tool
Inventor: RAWLINGS PETER
IPC: G07C3/04
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A time measurement device 2 measures the cumulative amount of time a tool 30 has been in use and is able to transmit data relating to the measured time to a data collection device (e.g. PDA) 5. The transmission may be wireless (e.g. radio frequency or infrared). The measurement device may be incorporated into the electric plug 31 of the tool 5 and may comprise a sensor which detects the flow of current to the tool. The elapsed time may be visually displayed. Alternatively the sensor may be an accelerometer which determines when the tool is operating by sensing vibrations. The vibration exposure of the operator of the tool may be displayed. Alternatively, in the case of a compressed air tool, the sensor may detect the flow of air through the tool.
Patent GB-2418372-A (GB)
Title: Concrete mixer water supply
Inventor: HANCOCK TONY
IPC: B28C7/14
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: An improvement to a concrete/cement mixer using a hose nozzle coupled to a tap or cock and fitted to a stationary or static part of the mixer such that the addition of water can be carried out by the same operator who carries out the loading of the ingredients into the mixing drum. No other operator is required to add the water into the drum.
Patent GB-2408264-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning or purifying polymers
Inventor: WARBY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: C08F6/00
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: A method of cleaning or purifying a polymer intended for medical or pharmaceutical use comprises contacting the polymer with an extracting solvent comprising an aliphatic alcohol so that the impurities in the polymer are extracted. The alcohol is typically ethanol. The polymer may be an elastomer, which may be formed into an article before being contacted with the alcohol. Alternatively, the polymer may be formed into an article after treatment with the solvent. The elastomer may contain an isobutylene polymer, polybutene, a butyl, bromobutyl, or chlorobutyl rubber, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, nylon, polyacetal, or polyester. The elastomeric article is typically a seal for a valve in a pharmaceutical dispensing device, such as a metered dose inhaler. The seal may additionally comprise a mineral filler, a process aid, as well as other conventional additives.
Patent GB-2420691-A (GB)
Title: A waste bin
Inventor: NOWELL CHRISTOPHER JAMES HOWAR
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: A waste bin comprises a foldable frame that allows the collection and separation of waste for recycling. The waste bin may be secured to the ground by its feet or attached to a wall or adapted to hang on a wall or fence. Waste material may be collected in boxes or in a variety of collection bags attached to the frame. The capacity of the waste bin may be increased by the addition of modular units eg. an additional folding frame that may be attached to the top of the existing folding frame, or extended arms attached to the frame. Preferably the frame has a removable waterproof cover with shaped openings for collection of the waste material and optional image and braille signs and banners and flags. The waste bin may be made from metal, plastic, wood or recycled material. It can be used as a barrier for crowds, a cable protector or a mobile means for conducting a waste audit.
Patent GB-2421171-A (GB)
Title: Container for items for recycling
Inventor: WOOSTER-BROWN VALERIE
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: A container (10) including a substantially rigid outer shell (12) which supports an inner lining (14), the outer shell (12) including a plurality of apertures (16), and the inner lining (14) being made of an absorbent material. The lining (14) may be of textile material and may be a net bag. The container may store cans or bottles for recycling, the cans or bottles having been washed and being able to drain and dry whilst in the container.
Patent GB-2410684-A (GB)
Title: Hair styling device including a heater and a fan housed within a barrel
Inventor: FUNG KAM FAI
IPC: A45D20/50
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: A hair styling device 10 comprises a handle 12 with a barrel (32, fig 2) extending from one end of the handle. A motor 24, fan 22 and heater 28 are mounted either within the handle, within the barrel or within a region intermediate the handle and barrel. The barrel has holes in its surface to allow heated air to be vented to the region in which hair contacts the device. A plate may be included within the barrel to redirect heated air back along the length of the barrel. First and second switches may be included to control the fan and heater respectively.
Patent GB-2413360-A (GB)
Title: Compression lock arrangement for vehicle door drive
Inventor: STOJC ANDRE
IPC: E05F15/14
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A locking arrangement for a door system of a transit vehicle includes a lock mechanism comprising a brake mechanism. The brake maintains door seal compression in the closed and locked condition. Various embodiments are disclosed including a drive including a prime mover 42, drive spindle 44, door hanger 50 and door 30 wherein the door hanger is moved along the shaft by means of a nut 48 attached to the hanger. Other embodiments include a door system for a transit vehicle, a door system comprising two doors and a method for determining failure of a brake in a vehicle door.
Patent GB-2425951-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for displaying an item
Inventor: HEEPS ANDREW NICHOLAS
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for displaying an item and more particularly, but not exclusively, to apparatus and methods for displaying vinyl music records on a wall. The apparatus 2 comprises first and second parts 4, 6 pivotably mounted to one another; wherein one part comprises a window 6 through which an item to be displayed may be viewed, one part comprising a catch element (18, fig. 11) for limiting relative rotation of the two parts, and one part comprises means 46 for mounting the apparatus to a wall. One of the parts may be a backboard 4, and the window 6 may be secured within a frame 8 so that the window 6 and frame 8 are pivotally connected to the backboard 4 along one edge 10, 12. Clips 30, 32 may be provided to detachably latch the window 6 and frame 8 to the backboard 4, which may have a circular cut-out 48.
Patent GB-2410316-A (GB)
Title: System and method for providing rotational haptic feedback
Inventor: SHAHOIAN ERIK J
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2003-10-20
Abstract: Systems and methods for providing haptic cues to a touch-sensitive input device having a rotary degree of freedom are described. One system described comprises a touch sensitive input device is configured to move in a rotary degree of freedom. The system further comprises an actuator configured to produce a rotational force on the touch-sensitive input device. In one such system, the actuator comprises an electromagnetic core configured to produce force on a magnet affixed to the touch-sensitive input device. In another such system, a motor provides the rotational force.
Patent GB-2431360-A (GB)
Title: Stretcher/trolley ambulance parking station arrangement
Inventor: MCGARRITY JOE
IPC: A61G1/06
Filed: 2005-10-24
Abstract: A stretcher/trolley (100) is parked in a station (50). The stretcher has a base (110) supported on wheels (112) mounted through swivel joints so that the stretcher is manoeuvrable in multiple directions. The stretcher also has a collapsible frame (120) and a cot (130). Latches (156,131) depend from the stretcher. The station has spaced hook catches (70,80), which face the same direction. In use, movement of the stretcher over the station direction engages the latches with the catches. The spacing between the wheels, the dimensions of the station, and the spacing between the latches and catches respectively, are arranged so that the stretcher is moveable in a direction transverse the station to position said latches in front of said catches and subsequently to engage by longitudinal movement. One latch (156) is part of the base (110), while the other latch (131) is part of the cot (130).
Patent GB-2421811-A (GB)
Title: Modular Voltage Regulator
Inventor: BARSUN STEPHAN KARL
IPC: H02M1/10
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: A field pluggable voltage converter module 104 interlocks with and optionally attaches to a voltage regulator 102 of a power supply assembly 100. The voltage convener module 104 enables a voltage regulator module 104 that can regulate power from a first voltage to be used to supply power from a second voltage. Voltage regulator 102 may comprise a heatsink 112. The power supply apparatus 100 may also comprise a component frame 106 attached to voltage regulator module 106, that may contain an electronic component 202 that may comprise a CPU. Voltage converter module 104 may comprise a buck type regulator (fig 3B) and typically may provide 12 volts DC to voltage regulator 104 from a 48 volt DC system.
Patent GB-2418508-A (GB)
Title: Method and data processor for reduced pipeline stalling
Inventor: KROMER STEPHEN CHARLES
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A data processor (200) has a pipelined execution unit (120). Whether a first instruction is one of a class of instructions wherein as a result of execution of the first instruction the contents of an operand register will be stored in a destination register is determined. A second instruction that references the destination register is received before a completion of execution of the first instruction. The second instruction is executed using the contents of the operand register without stalling the second instruction in the pipelined execution unit (120).
Patent GB-2434595-A (GB)
Title: Fence or barrier using water as ballast
Inventor: WIGLEY VICTOR JOSEPH
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2006-01-27
Abstract: A fence or barrier 2 adapted to sit on the ground has a hollow watertight base portion 4 so that site applied water holds the barrier in position: fill and drain apertures 5 and 6 may be provided. In alternative forms, (drawing 2, Figs 1 and 3, not shown) the water may be placed in either an open-topped dish, or adjacent modules may combine to produce an elongate trough which is filled with water.