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Patent GB-2384822-A (GB)
Title: Two-stroke engine with forward scavenging air positioning and single-flow carburettor
Inventor: ROSSKAMP HEIKO
IPC: F02M35/108
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: A two-stroke engine 1 with forward scavenging air positioning of the type used as a drive engine in manually operated tools, in which the mixture is sucked into the crankcase 4 via a throttle valve carburettor 17 and fed into the combustion chamber 3 via transfer passages 12, 15 formed in the cylinder 2. An air duct 8 is connected to a transfer passage 12, 15 via a controllable connection 14, 39 in order to convey essentially fuel-free air into the transfer passage 12, 15 in a load state of the two-stroke engine 1. To be able to convey a volume of fuel adapted to the volume of air sucked in at idle and part throttle whilst still achieving a separate feed supply of air and mixture at full throttle, a dividing wall 31 extending in the direction of flow 26 of the air is provided in the intake duct 22 of the carburettor 17. In the dividing wall 31 in the area of the throttle valve 24 is provided a connecting aperture 34 which is closed at full throttle by the fully opened throttle valve 24. At idle and part throttle, on the other hand, the connecting aperture 34 is open, allowing even pressure to build up in the intake duct 22 in accordance with the volume of air sucked in.
Patent GB-2387701-A (GB)
Title: Optical indicia scan module
Inventor: BARKAN EDWARD
IPC: G02B26/10
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: An optical scan module, for example for in a bar code reader including a light source, 208 mounted on the base of the module and at least one fold mirror, 213,215, for reflecting and redirecting the scanning light beam along an optical path, 212,214,206, which is parallel to the base and over at least a portion of the top side surface of the module, so that the scanning beam is longer than the length of the side of the module which the scanning beam passes over enroute to the target. Focusing optics for collecting light reflected from the indicia comprises either an element configured such that its first surface receives the incoming light, and the second surface attenuates rays collected from the middle at the scan line relative to the rays collected from the ends or an element having a cross-section of a cosine function over one cycle. The sensor for detecting the reflected light has selectively activatable discrete 1<st> and 2<nd> portions corresponding to the position of the spot beam on the target indicia.
Patent GB-2383980-A (GB)
Title: Trolley with removable containers
Inventor: DUNCAN CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact trolley for the transport of cleaning and like articles which comprises a base of a generally regular shape having at least three casters for translation movement over a surface substantially in any direction and a central column extending upwardly from the base and terminating in handle means, the arrangement being such that the column is disposed substantially equidistant each of said casters and is of a height with respect to the size of the base that any turning moment imparted by a push on the handle is less than the resistance to translation movement of the base over said surface, thereby reducing the tendency of the device to tip. The trolley may be provided with removable semi-circular containers both of its base and further up the central column.
Patent GB-2383658-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive pre-fetching of data from a disk
Inventor: YOCHAI YECHIEL
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2001-10-24
Abstract: A method for adaptively selecting an optimal pre-fetch policy between a first pre-fetch policy, in which a request for desired data from a data-set is satisfied by reading the desired data, and a second pre-fetch policy, in which a request for desired data from a data-set is satisfied by reading the data-set. The method includes collecting statistics on a number of avoidable read-misses. On the basis of the statistics, a first threshold value is defined and frequently updated. Upon detection of an unavoidable read-miss, a random number is generated and the optimal pre-fetch policy is selected on the basis of a sign of a difference between the threshold value and the random number.
Patent GB-2389316-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing system
Inventor: ROSS CALVIN
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A dispensing system for biomedical use comprises a dispensing device 1 operated under the control of a detachable control device 2. The control device 2 may be removed and placed in a docking station 40 connected to a control system with a user interface enabling a practitioner to control the dosing regime implemented using the device. Information concerning dosing is recorded in a database of the control device 2 for downloading via the docking station 40 of the control system. The dispensing device 1 has an applicator such as a sublingual applicator, carrying sensors which are reactive to body fluids such as saliva in the user. The sensors may provide electrical signals to the control unit for use in regulating the dose or may alternatively be colour indicators for signalling to the user or practitioner information relevant to the dosing regime. The dispensing device and control unit are each handheld and portable and may be reusable or disposable items.
Patent GB-2402137-A (GB)
Title: Gravestone clamp
Inventor: MACHIN STEVE
IPC: E04H13/00
Filed: 2003-05-24
Abstract: A clamp intended for use in stabilising gravestones or like monuments comprises two ground engaging threaded rods, each of which has a first and second brackets moveably attached thereto. The first brackets have a hooked upper edge, which in use hook over an upper surface of a plinth. The second brackets have flanges at their upper edges which in use locate against the underside of the plinth. The first and second brackets are drawn together to clamp around the plinth and are secured in place on the ground engaging rods with nuts or the like. The second brackets may be formed as a unitary piece, or the first and second brackets may be further secured together by a nut and bolt.
Patent GB-2402880-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial silver complexes
Inventor: JAMPANI HANUMAN
IPC: A01N59/16
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising silver and at least one compound which is an inhibitor of microbial silver resistance. Inhibitor compounds include fusaric acid, tocopherol, resveratrol, and myristic acid. Also provided are wound dressings comprising the inventive compositions. Other exemplified inhibitors include green tea, curcumin and ellagic acid.
Patent GB-2390834-A (GB)
Title: Processing a memory link with a set of at least two laser pulses
Inventor: SUN YUNLONG
IPC: H01S3/00
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A set (50) of laser pulses (52) is employed to sever a conductive link (22) in a memory or other IC chip. The duration of the set (50) is preferably shorter than 500 ns; and the pulse width of each laser pulse (52) within the set (50) is preferably within a range of about 0.1 ps to 30 ns. The set (50) can be treated as a single "pulse" by conventional laser positioning systems (62) to perform on-the-fly link removal without stopping whenever the laser system (60) fires a set (50) of laser pulses (52) at each link (22). Conventional IR wavelengths or their harmonics can be employed.
Patent GB-2397354-A (GB)
Title: A mounting apparatus including an adaptor plate with a seal
Inventor: KONDO YASUSHI
IPC: F02M55/02
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: A mounting apparatus comprising a first member 1 formed from a synthetic resin material which includes a first flow passage 1B which is open toward a top side end surface 1A of the first member 1, a female screw member 2 made of metal and having a threaded hole 2A is fastened in the first member 1; a metallic second member 20 which includes a second flow passage 20B which is open toward a bottom side end surface 20A of the second member 20. The apparatus also includes a metallic adaptor plate 3 is provided with a collar portion 3A and a tubular portion 3B, the collar portion 3A being arranged between the top side end surface 1A and the bottom side end surface 20A, and the tubular portion 3B being inserted into the first flow passage 1B, the collar portion 3A being fastened in by a bolt B. First and second o-ring seal members 4, 21 seal the adaptor plate 3 to the flow passage 1B and the bottom side end surface 20A respectively.
Patent GB-2406606-A (GB)
Title: Wall gauge
Inventor: KERR ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2003-10-04
Abstract: A wall gauge comprises a transfer adhesive tape <B>1</B> formed by the releasable application of a pressure sensitive adhesive material <B>3</B> to a first surface of a non-adhesive carrier tape <B>2</B>, indicia <B>4</B> having been printed on the first surface of the carrier tape <B>2</B> prior to application of the adhesive material <B>3</B>. The indicia <B>4</B> are transferred on to the adhesive material <B>3</B> and remain adhered to the adhesive material <B>3</B> when the carrier tape <B>2</B> is removed from it. The adhesive <B>3</B> may be applied to the carrier tape <B>2</B> only where indicia <B>4</B> have been printed. The carrier tape <B>2</B> may have a silicone release coating. The wall gauge may be supplied in roll form. There may be datum marks printed at regular intervals on both side of the carrier tape <B>2</B> which may be opaque.
Patent GB-2408958-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in positioning hinges and locks
Inventor: GRIGG JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B27F5/12
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: Apparatus for use in positioning hinges and locks on doors and door frames, comprises two elongate metal templates 1, each provided with a plurality of slots. Two detachable side plates 2 are also provided, for connection to one of the templates via screws 3, and butterfly nuts 5. An end plate 6 may be attached to one of the templates via two threaded screws 7. A T-plate 9 may be provided that engages the templates at various slots 10, to allow the tool to be set to different working lengths.
Patent GB-2409245-A (GB)
Title: A brush seal arrangement in a gas turbine engine
Inventor: WRIGHT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16J15/16
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A seal arrangement, for example a brush seal 8' in a gas turbine engine, includes thermal matching means 26 for matching the rates of response of a supporting ring 14', 16' of the seal, and of a rotatable component 4 with which the seal 8' cooperates, to thermal changes in the environment of the seal 8' induced by changes in operating conditions. The thermal matching means may comprise a slugging mass 26 and/or thermal insulation 28. Alternatively, or in addition, the region 24 of the housing which the seal 8' is mounted may be made from relatively low thermal expansion material. These measures reduce the rate of expansion and contraction of the seal 8' as the temperature in the region varies so as to match more closely the rate of expansion and contraction of a rotatable component 4 with which the seal 8' cooperates.
Patent GB-2397152-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for enumeration of processors during hot-plug of a compute node
Inventor: RANKIN LINDA
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: An apparatus and method for enumeration of processors during hot-plug a compute node are described. The method includes the enumeration, in response to a hot-plug reset, of one or more processors. The enumeration is provided to a system architecture operating system in which a compute node is hot-plugged. Once enumeration is complete, the compute node is started in response to an operating system activation request. Accordingly, once device enumeration, as well as resource enumeration are complete, the one or more processors of the processor memory node are activated, such that the operating system may begin utilizing the processors of the hot-plugged compute node.
Patent GB-2411925-A (GB)
Title: Lifting device comprising an s-shaped hook
Inventor: WOOD STUART JOHN
IPC: F16B45/00
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: A lifting device 5 for lifting metal pan scaffold boards 7 comprising an s-shaped hook. The device 5 may be formed from stainless steel. The device may be engaged into a metal pan board 7 by entering the face side hole, preferably one third along the length of the board. The device may then be rotated until it locks into position. The device may then be attached to a lifting eye 4 of a rope 3, and either lifted of lowered by an operative using a gin wheel 2. The device may only be released when the operative performs a reverse process of engagement.
Patent GB-2413601-A (GB)
Title: A tilting pad bearing assembly
Inventor: NEW NIGEL HENRY
IPC: F16C17/06
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A tilting pad bearing assembly comprises a plurality of bearing pads 1011, 1012, 1013 and a substantially rigid carrier 105 for said pads 1011, 1012, 1013. Each bearing pad 1011, 1012, 1013 includes a bearing face and opposite thereto a supported face 103'. The carrier includes a supporting face 107 facing the supported face 1031' of each pad 1011, 1012, 1013 and opposite thereto a reverse face. A pivot ridge 1101 which allows the tilting pad 1011, 1012, 1013 to tilt projects from either the supported face 1031' or from the supporting face 107 and extends transversely to the direction of the bearing face bearing face movement and a pair of locating pins 118, 119 extend between carrier holes 1161, 1171 formed in the carrier and pad holes 1121, 1131 formed in the pad 1011, 1012, 1013. At least on of the locating pins 118, 119 comprise a flared, headed pin member which forms an interference fit with the pad holes 1121, 1131 and a clearance fit with the carrier holes 1161, 1171. The pivot ridge 1101 is preferably integral with the pads 1011, 1012, 1013 or carrier and the locating pin is preferably a hollow resiliently contractible spring pin.
Patent GB-2414604-A (GB)
Title: Electric plug
Inventor: GIANELLA SUZANNE ROSAMOND
IPC: G09F7/12
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: An electric plug 9 having a front from which pins of the plug project and a back 9a on which there is mechanically held a placard by a placard holding apparatus. This apparatus may comprise a holder, having a frame 2 and a transparent cover panel 4, and a placard panel that incorporates a design in the way of a graphic image 6. The placard holding apparatus may include a means for preventing interruption to the power supply to the plug 9, the placard holder being shaped as to have a part (14, fig.11) which protects beyond the edge of an electric plug 9, covering a switch thereby preventing operation. The placard holder may be integral with the back 9a of the plug 9 or may be formed separately and attached to the back 9a of the plug 9 by clips, glue or double-sided adhesive tape. The placard may be removably held in the holder by a sliding or snap-fit mechanism.
Patent GB-2414402-A (GB)
Title: Syringe that allows inspection of contents
Inventor: JOHNSTON DAVID MAXWELL
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: The present invention concerns an injection device 110 with a housing 112 adapted to receive a syringe 114 having a discharge nozzle 118, the housing 112 having an indicator opening 113. There is a trigger 111 and a forward drive 134 arranged to act upon the syringe 114 on actuation of the trigger 111 to advance the syringe 114 from a retracted position to an extended position thereby discharging the contents of the syringe 114 through the discharge nozzle 118. A support member 127 is in contacting juxtaposition with the housing and a return drive 126 is supported by the support member 127 and arranged to act upon the syringe 114 after the contents of the syringe has been discharged so that the syringe 114 can be withdrawn from the extended position to the retracted position. Advantageously, the support member 127 is arranged in the housing so that the second drive 126 does not obscure an inspection of the contents of the syringe 114 through the indicator opening 113. Hence, it can be clearly determined whether the contents of the syringe 114 have been expelled from the syringe 114.
Patent GB-2414734-A (GB)
Title: Hardening a surface of plastics materials
Inventor: SULLIVAN MICHAEL HENNESSEY
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: A method for hardening a surface 14 of a plastics component 10 comprises softening the surface using supercritical carbon dioxide and introducing a hardening material into the component surface. Typically, a metal alkoxide, e.g. titanium isopropoxide (TiOP) or tetraethoxysilane (TEOS), is used to incorporate a ceramic into the softened component. For example, tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) would form silica domains 20. The supercritical carbon dioxide may act as a carrier for the metal alkoxide. A device having one or more surfaces hardened by the method is also disclosed. The device may comprise a lancet (20, Fig. 2) having a tip (22, Fig. 2) and may form part of a blood sugar monitor. A device comprising a plurality of components (52, Fig. 5) in a disc portion (50, Fig. 5), whereby at least component is movable from a rest to an operative position represents another aspect.
Patent GB-2421961-A (GB)
Title: Fisherman's tent with openable roof
Inventor: CARROLL JOHN
IPC: E04H15/54
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A tent for fishing comprises support means 2, 3, 4, 5 for supporting a first flexible sheet covering 7A - 9 forming side walls within which a fisherman may sit, and is characterised in that a second flexible sheet covering 10, 10A is provided which is releasably positionable at an upper region of the first sheet covering to close the upper region (Fig 1) or to leave it partially open (Fig 2) or fully open (Fig 3, not shown). Sheet 10, 10A may be permanently fixed to first covering 7A - 10 to prevent loss, and the adjustable positioning is achieved by ties, press studs or hook-and-loop fastenings of the Velcro (RTM) type.
Patent GB-2400582-A (GB)
Title: Transfer printer having ribbon spool drive motors controlled such that the motors drive the ribbon in the direction of ribbon transport
Inventor: MCNESTRY MARTIN
IPC: B41J33/34
Filed: 2001-09-05
Abstract: A printer ribbon 6 is mounted on two spools 7,11 each of which is driven by a respective stepper motor 14,15. A controller 17 controls the energisation of the motor(s) such that the ribbon is transported in at least one direction between the spools mounted on spool support(s) 8,12. The controller is operative to energise both motors to drive the spools of ribbon in the direction of ribbon transport to achieve push-pull operations, and also to monitor tape tension for accurate control of ribbon supply and ribbon take up. The tape tension is monitored by checking power supplied to at least one of the stepper motors and an estimate of the tension is made from the monitored power. The arrangement may be used for both continuous and intermittent printing applications.
Patent GB-2404710-A (GB)
Title: A masonry anchor
Inventor: OLLIS WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: F16B13/14
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A masonry anchor includes a tubular body and has an internal screw thread 25 and an outer profile formed as a helix with helical channels 9 along its length. To install the anchor, a cavity is formed in the masonry and filled with resin or grout. The anchor is driven in to the cavity and the grout is forced along the helical channels 9 thereby encapsulating the anchor. Alternatively, the anchor may be hollow and grout or resin is forced through the anchor, the resin or grout causing a sock 33 lining the cavity to expand and thereby encapsulate the anchor.
Patent GB-2422755-A (GB)
Title: Audio signal processing
Inventor: BLOOM PHILLIP JEFFREY
IPC: G10L25/90
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A digitised audio signal 310, such as an amateur's singing, and a digital guide audio signal 312 are supplied to a time alignment process 320 that produces a time-aligned new signal 330, time-aligned to the guide signal. Pitch along the time-aligned new signal 330 and along the guide signal 312 is measure in processes 340 and 345 which supply these measurement to a pitch adjustment calculator 370 which calculates a pitch correction factor C'(Fps) from these measurements and the nearest octave ratio of the signals. A pitch changing process 380 modulates the pitch of the time-aligned new signal 330 to produce a time-aligned and pitch adjusted new signal 390.
Patent GB-2422668-A (GB)
Title: Electronic digital measurement reflector arm
Inventor: SARRIS GEORGE JOSEPH
IPC: G01C15/06
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: A guide unit for locating a reflector on a corner is connected to the end of an adjustable extension arm 6,8. The angle of the guide relative to the extension arm may be adjusted and locked in order to suit accessibility, as also is the length of the extension arm. The reflector 1 rests against the point of interest when a corner guide 3 is located correctly about the corner. The reflector may be rotated in the horizontal and vertical plane whose axis coincides with the corner. This means a point of contact between the corner and reflector is never lost. The reflector may then be adjusted so it faces perpendicularly to the electronic digital measuring device. The handle 8a also comprises a safety tether 8b which goes around the users wrist. Illumination means 9 are provided also.
Patent GB-2409612-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for recovering timing in Packet based Wireless Networks.
Inventor: FITTON MICHAEL PHILIP
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A method for recovering timing uncertainty in a receiver (10, 20) of a wireless packet based communications system, in which a packet comprises a header sequence (102, 122) including a synchronisation word (108, 128) and a payload sequence (104, 124) encoded using a phase shift keying protocol. The method comprises the steps of: determining an initial channel estimate using a wideband technique for controlling sampling and equalising said payload sequence to extract data therefrom; tracking channel response from said channel estimate using a narrowband technique, and; calculating an overall channel response estimate on the basis of said initial channel estimate and said tracked channel response.
Patent GB-2410581-A (GB)
Title: System and method for commerce and exposure on the internet
Inventor: LAWRENCE KEITH R
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2003-09-22
Abstract: A system and method of commerce over a distributed network is provided. A portal allows a user to link with other computers on the Internet and navigate through drop down menus. The portal having a display opf merchants that allows user to more readily identify relevant merchants.
Patent GB-2413589-A (GB)
Title: Fastener clamping member between two flanges
Inventor: MIZUKOSHI SUGURU
IPC: F16B21/07
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: A fastener 1 for attaching a second member 6 such as an insulator to a first member 5 such as a car body, includes a first clip component 2 attached to the first member 5 and a second clip component 3 working with the first clip component to support the second member 6. The first clip component 2 has a flange 7 for contacting the first member, 5, a leg 11 extending from the flange for insertion into a mounting hole in the first member 5, and a shank 10 extending from the flange 7 in a direction to the leg for engaging the second clip component 3. The second clip 3 component has a flange 19 for contacting the second member 6, a tube 21 for receiving the shank 10, and pawls 22 inside the tube. The end of the shank has a head portion 15 for engaging the pawls 21 to clamp the second member between the flanges. The shank 10 may comprise a tapered portion 18 that the pawls 22 snap against when the head passes between the pawls 22.