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Patent GB-2438927-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder lock assembly selectively rotatable in first or second directions only
Inventor: MCCARTHY BRUCE PATRICK
IPC: E05B27/00
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A cylinder lock assembly comprises a cylinder unit (1,2) for fitting in an outer side of the door and a rotary actuator (4,4A) for fitting on an inner side of the door and a rotatable operating member (7) interposed between the cylinder unit (1,2) and the rotary actuator (4,4A) for coupling to a locking member for moving the locking member between a locked position and a released position. The rotary actuator (4,4A) is able to be coupled to the operating member (7) to be able to rotate the operating member (7) in a first direction for moving the locking member from the locked position to the released position, but not to be able to rotate the operating member (7) in a second direction opposite to the first direction for moving the locking member from the released position to the locked position. The rotary actuator (4,4A) is mounted in a housing (1) and is able to be assembled in the housing (1) in either a first configuration in which the rotary actuator (4,4A) is able to be rotated only in a first direction or a second configuration in which the rotary actuator is able to be rotated only in a second direction, opposite to the first direction.
Patent GB-2442278-A (GB)
Title: Phase locked loop with digital compensation of environmental effects
Inventor: KERR BENJAMIN JAMES OGDEN
IPC: H03L7/085
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A phase locked loop 200 includes a phase detector 204 and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) 203. A digital control system 206, which includes a microprocessor 214 and a digital to analogue converter 216, replaces the loop filter of prior art. The digital system 206 receives a phase error signal from the phase detector 204 and supplies a control voltage to the VCO 203. The digital control system also receives inputs from external sensors 218 and adapts the operation of the loop to compensate for variations in environmental conditions including supply voltage, temperature, barometric pressure or radiation.
Patent GB-2445384-A (GB)
Title: Determining the position of a signal source
Inventor: JANTUNEN JONI
IPC: G01S5/04
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: A device 10 is provided for determining the position of a signal source 20, comprising, a means for receiving a first radio signal 103 from a source 20 when the device 10 is at a first position 51, and for receiving a second radio signal 104 from the source 20 when the device 10 is at a second position 61; a means for determining the direction of arrival of the first and second radio signals 103,104; a means for detecting a displacement Dm between the first and second positions 51,61; and a means for determining a distance to the signal source based on the direction of arrival of the first and second radio signals 103,104, and the displacement Dm between the first and second positions 51,61. The device 10 may be a hand portable electronic device. The signal source 20 may represent an object that the user of device 10 wished to find. The signal source 20 may be contained in a mobile object such as a golf ball or may be comprised in a wearable object for attachment to a child or animal.
Patent GB-2431463-A (GB)
Title: Modular lighting system and method of installation
Inventor: GROSSMAN STEVEN H
IPC: F21V19/00
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: A modular lighting system is formed of tubular fluorescent lamps mounted within adjustable fixtures (102). The fixtures are composed of rigid and flexible elements and can conform to the shape of almost any size or shape of lamp. The lamps may be of any variety of pre-determined shape, curvature or length, to meet the desired lighting requirement. Each fixture may include a lamp holder (104), lamp retention device (105), mounting surface, ballast (120), enclosures, and specially-molded flexible special power cables (103) which flexibly connect the rigid elements or assemblies of each fixture. Electrical connections (113) are made between each adjacent fixture with integral male and female flexible power cords. Thus, a custom-made fluorescent lighting system is created using standardized flexibly adjustable fixtures and any variety of lamp shapes or lengths. The system may be installed and electrically connected without any dlsassembly or traditional field-assembled and installed wiring, minimizing effort for installation or removal.
Patent GB-2455699-A (GB)
Title: Temperature indicating device using thermochromic ink for beverage container
Inventor: BARKER STEPHEN
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: A beverage receptacle may have an outer container B and an inner container A which may be a flexible bag like member. Said outer container may have a first aperture through which a tap or valve like member E protudes. Said tap member being attached to said inner bag. Said outer member having a second aperture D therein. Said aperture may be covered with a transparent covering. A temperature indicating device C which may use thermochromic inks may be attached to the surface of said inner container. Said indicating device may show an actual temperature or may use symbols, see figures 4 or 5.
Patent GB-2446138-A (GB)
Title: Coupler for an excavator
Inventor: MILLER GARY
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: A coupler for attaching an accessory to an excavator arm comprises a jaw 26 for receiving an attachment pin of the accessory, a pivoting latching device 32 associated with the jaw 26, a pivot 54 for the latching device 32, a toggle 46 movable between an open position and a latch back-up position in which it serves to resist the pivoting of the latching device 32 from its latched position into an unlatched position by engaging with a non latching end 52 of latching device 32, on the opposite side of the latching device pivot from the latching end. The toggle 46 may be pivotable and gravity operated. The latching device 32 may be biased to the latched position by spring 68. A sprung ball detent (72 fig 26) may also be provided for holding the latching device 32 in a latched position until it is intentionally moved from that latched position, the sprung catch being located in the latching member 32 and engaging with a hole in a wall (76 fig 28) of the coupler.
Patent GB-2450677-A (GB)
Title: Press fitting method and apparatus
Inventor: WATARI JUN
IPC: B23P19/12
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: An apparatus for press-fitting a valve seat 10 and a valve guide 12 into a plurality of press-fitting sections 4a, 4b formed on a cylinder head 4 comprises a valve seat holder 14 and a valve guide holder 16 moveably holding the valve seat 10 and the valve guide 12 in the uniaxial direction; cylinder head securing jigs 15, 17 provided with a plurality of these holders 14, 16 for positioning the cylinder head 4, and a C-type pressure jig 3 for press-fitting the valve seat 10 and the valve guide 12 held by the holders 14, 16 provided on these cylinder head securing jigs 15, 17 into the press-fitting sections 4a, 4b in order. The C-type pressure jig 3 is mounted on an arm edge section 2 of an articulated robot 1 through a floating mechanism 40.
Patent GB-2441840-A (GB)
Title: Process for the synthesis of arylfluorenes and analogues thereof
Inventor: HEIDENHAIN SOPHIE
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A process is provided for the synthesis of a compound of formula (1) wherein m=0 or 1; n and p are 0 or 1 to 4; X is a single bond, O,S or NH; and R<1> - R<4> are as defined in claim 1.
Patent GB-2439636-A (GB)
Title: Organic devices
Inventor: CLEMMET STEPHEN
IPC: H01L51/56
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: A device active layer comprises an inkjet printed polymer layer comprising a polymer network polymerised in a free-air atmosphere using a UV light source. Fabrication methods for forming organic electroluminescent displays, organic photovoltaic devices and organic touch sensors are disclosed.
Patent GB-2450512-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle with adjustable seating
Inventor: SHUTE MALCOLM
IPC: B62K11/02
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: The motorcycle has an auxiliary platform providing an independent structure 1 carrying seat(s) 4, footrests and foot controls 6 attached to a main frame 3, linking the steering column with a swinging arm pivot, by means of links and articulations 2, and which may be flexible for vibration absorption, The platform is positionally adjustable relative to the main frame to alter the height of the seat(s) to suit rider preferences and/or motorcycle behaviour for accelerating/braking, cornering and cruising. The platform position can be preset by a manufacturer, set by a rider before use or adjustable during use. The links can provide a triangular or parallelogram configuration or be of unequal length.
Patent GB-2454253-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring strain on a wind turbine blade
Inventor: VOLANTHEN MARK
IPC: F03D11/00
Filed: 2007-11-02
Abstract: A method of monitoring strain on a wind turbine blade that has several structural components 22a, 22b, 23 comprises locating at least three strain sensors 2a, 2b, 2c, such as fibre Bragg gratings formed in an optical fibre, on one of the structural components of the turbine blade (22a), the positions of the strain sensors defining a plane transverse to the longitudinal direction of the turbine blade, and resolving strain signals from the three strain sensors into strain measurements in two orthogonal directions. Locating the strain sensors on only one of the structural components allows the sensors to be installed during manufacture, before the turbine blade is assembled.
Patent GB-2445466-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for waste treatment
Inventor: GRIERSON JOHN DUNCAN
IPC: A61L11/00
Filed: 2008-01-03
Abstract: The invention relates to improving municipal waste treatment in autoclave processes. Improvements relate to the use of air-waste stream treatment, indirect heating with thermal fluid, forced steam transfer, autoclave design, waste treatment of contaminated air, classifiers for better separation of fibres from glass or grit and processing. The improvements allow more efficient, safer and environmentally friendly processing, and better end products. The process comprises (1) feeding municipal waste material into a pressure vessel; (2) agitating the content of the vessel while having steam pressure in the vessel by direct steam injection and by indirect heating; (3) depressurizing the vessel and applying vacuum to dry the fibrous content to 40-60 % of water; (4) discharging the vessel; (5) classifying the treated waste through a screen to remove the <12 mm fraction comprising less than 2 % by weight of plastic; and (6) treating the <12 mm fraction in an air classification device to yield a fibrous fraction comprising less than 2% by weight of inorganic material.
Patent GB-2457946-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a photonic bandgap fibre
Inventor: TARU TOSHIKI
IPC: C03B37/023
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: The method comprises preparing composite rods 630 having a central region of a first refractive index, and a surrounding region of a second refractive index. There follow steps of: stacking composite rods around a core rod 640; inserting the stacked rods into a jacket tube 645 to form an assembly; and reducing the jacket tube and stacked rods into a fibre (see figure 6c). Embodiments may comprise measuring the refractive index of the composite rods to calculate a ratio of diameters of the central region and surrounding region to determine an amount of the surface of the composite rods to remove, and selectively removing the surface of the composite rods, for example, by etching. Further embodiments may comprise flowing chlorine gas though the assembly to remove impurities or moisture present in the surface of the rod and jacket tube of the assembly.
Patent GB-2453193-A (GB)
Title: Kiosk with an image printer and print storage for later collection
Inventor: KIM WON-JUNG
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: An unmanned automatic terminal or kiosk 100 for printing selected images from an external storage device 200, e.g. a memory card 210, a camera 230 or a cellular phone 220, prints images in response to payment, e.g. by credit card, and stores them in a depository 190 within the kiosk to be collected later in a pick-up mode operation. The printed images are released under a predetermined condition which may comprise a password or authentication information which compares the order information with information input at the time of pick-up. The kiosk 100 may calculate the time that it will take to generate the ordered prints and inform the user. The user may select a desired time at which he will collect the prints. It is thus not necessary for the user to wait around for the terminal to finish printing the images.
Patent GB-2462311-A (GB)
Title: Multi-hanger for receiving conventional clothes hangers
Inventor: BURNS LORRAINE
IPC: A47G25/18
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: A multi-hanger comprises a hook-shaped top and a body comprising tiered holes for receiving conventional clothes hangers. The multi-hanger may be formed in one piece from plastic, and may be rigid. The tiered holes may be evenly spaced. Conventional hangers may be suspended from the holes to maximise space in a wardrobe or closet.
Patent GB-2451745-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damping auxiliary handle
Inventor: EICHER ROSWITHA
IPC: B24B23/00
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: An auxiliary handle 10a comprises a damping unit 16a with a counter-oscillating unit 18a. The counter-oscillating unit comprises at least one oscillating element 20a and at least one joint unit 22a, 70a to which oscillating elements are mounted. The unit may be received in a region 26a of a gripping sleeve 24a and oscillate relative to the gripping sleeve. The handle may have a fastening unit 28a for connection to a power tool (12a fig 1), and transmission of vibrations to the counter-oscillation unit. The transmission may take place via the joint unit, which partially encompasses at least one damping element 30a. The damping element may be an elastomer. The oscillating element may be formed of an absorption mass element and may be; cylindrical, with increasing transverse extension along its longitudinal axis, surrounded by a membrane, have a liquid permeable element, or have a damping liquid. The damping unit may have an oscillation setting element (18b fig 3).
Patent GB-2463708-A (GB)
Title: Base station able to make measurements in additional communication networks
Inventor: WHITTAKER STEPHEN
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2008-09-23
Abstract: A base station is adapted to provide a cellular communications service in at least one active cellular communications network by transmitting signals on system downlink channels of the active network and by receiving signals on system uplink channels of the active network. The base station is also adapted to receive signals on system downlink channels of the active network. Further, the base station is adapted to receive signals on system downlink channels of at least one additional network, although it is unable to transmit signals on system downlink channels of the additional network. This enables the base station to adapt its operation based on a wider range of measurements taken in the radio environment (fig. 5). The additional network may operate in accordance with a different cellular standard from the active network, and/or may be operated by a different network operator. For example, where the active cellular communications network is a UMTS network, the additional network may be a GSM network. The base station may be a femtocell base station.
Patent GB-2465817-A (GB)
Title: CPR feedback system
Inventor: MAZHAR RASHID
IPC: A61B5/02
Filed: 2008-11-10
Abstract: An apparatus provides feedback during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) regarding the adequacy of the pulse generated by the action of chest compressions (e.g. to avoid brain damage). The apparatus comprises a non-invasive sensor B to measure parameters of the generated pulse (pressure, flow & rate), and a processing and display unit F. The sensor registers the pressures generated above a pre-determined, threshold, "optimum" blood-pressure. The sensor may be placed in an inflatable cuff A or adhered to the body along the course of an artery using base B. Inflatable cuff may include a local processing and display unit D. The display provides feedback on the number of pulses provided that are of sufficient quality. Feedback may be in various forms (e.g. visual, audible). Measured data is stored and transmitted, either locally or remotely.
Patent GB-2453268-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable linear slide and method of assembly
Inventor: NIEDERMEYER JOHN F
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an apparatus including: a longitudinally extending base member; a moving carriage assembly member adapted to move axial back-and-forth in the longitudinally extending base member; two bearing members extending sideways, on opposite sides, from the moving carriage assembly and engaging longitudinal bearing guides disposed in the longitudinally extending base member; and single means engaging the bearing members to simultaneously adjust the bearing members to take up any slop between the moving carriage assembly member and the longitudinally extending base member. A method of manufacturing the apparatus is also provided.
Patent GB-2454372-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for detecting gamma ray radiation
Inventor: RILEY STEPHEN A
IPC: G01V5/10
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting gamma ray (GR) radiation having a plurality of detector cells arranged in an array is disclosed. Each cell includes a housing having an aperture, the housing comprising a GR absorbing material, and a GR detector disposed within the housing such that external gamma rays are received at the GR detector via the aperture. The apertures of each cell are aligned.
Patent GB-2456962-A (GB)
Title: Halter Bra
Inventor: OTTO DAVID
IPC: A41C3/12
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: A Halter Bra is disclosed which has a support frame (F) with a first side portion and a second side portion and a base portion between the side portions. The side portions extend laterally from the base portion. A first quarter cup (A) is dependent from the base portion and the first side portion and a second quarter cup is dependent from the base portion and the second side portion. The support frame (F) is preferably bound with elastic binding material (B1, B2) on each side portion and on the base portion.
Patent GB-2461407-A (GB)
Title: Convertible bed frame
Inventor: CROWSON ALAN
IPC: A47C19/04
Filed: 2009-07-07
Abstract: A convertible bed frame 1 that may easily and reversibly be converted from a conventional bed frame to a four poster bed frame. The bed frame comprises a base 2 for supporting a mattress; a plurality of substantially vertical supports 3 for supporting the base 2 each attached to an edge or corner of the base 2 and being extendible from a shorter length to an extended length; and a removable top frame 4,5; wherein the bed frame 1 may be reversibly converted from a conventional bed frame to a four7poster bed frame by extending the supports 3 from their shorter length to their extended length and removably attaching the top frame 4,5 to upper ends of the supports 3. Strengthening members (26, figure 10) may reinforce the bed frame in use. The bed frame 1 may comprise various other features that make it particularly suitable for BDSM, such as restraints, folding footboards and headboard-mounted seats.
Patent GB-2472568-A (GB)
Title: A perfume bottle spray head assembly comprising a rotary shut-off control disc
Inventor: YU YUAN-WEN
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2009-07-29
Abstract: A perfume bottle spray head assembly comprises a nozzle head 1, a lock cap 2 with a stepped top hole, a receptacle 3 set in said stepped top hole, the receptacle having a guide hole 322 eccentrically cut through its bottom, a plug 4 located between said nozzle head and said receptacle, a dip tube connected to the receptacle hole, the dip-tube being fluidly connected via the plug to the nozzle, and a rotary shut-off control plate / disc 9 connected to the plug 4, wherein rotation of the control disc causes the plug to rotate so as to selectively make (as shown in accompanying figure) or break the fluid connection (see figure 7, part 45). The perfume bottle may be of the type wherein a bladder is depressed so that the released air aspirates the liquid fragrance during discharge. The shut-off member serves to neutralise the actuation of the spray head and prevents it leaking during transportation.
Patent GB-2472637-A (GB)
Title: Scroll Compressor With Plural Tip Seal Types
Inventor: HOCKLIFFE MILES
IPC: F04C18/02
Filed: 2009-08-14
Abstract: A scroll compressor comprising intermeshing relatively orbiting scrolls, each having a scroll wall extending axially from a scroll plate towards the other scroll plate and an axial end portion of the scroll walls has a first 84 and second 86 sealing arrangements arranged in series along the scroll tip from inlet 40 to outlet 42 for sealing the between the scroll tip and the opposing scroll plate. The first seal has sealing characteristics according to first local sealing requirements and the second seal has second sealing characteristics according to second local sealing needs; said first and second characteristics are different. There may be more than two sealing arrangements which may be floating seals of different sealing materials, seal depths, clearances G1, G2, G3 or widths. Near the inlet where pressure differences are lower the seal 82 may comprise an end face without a seal strip but with flow disrupting pockets.
Patent GB-2472778-A (GB)
Title: A microneedle roller
Inventor: ISAACS ELLIOT
IPC: A61B17/20
Filed: 2009-08-17
Abstract: The invention provides a microneedle roller 10 comprising a rotatable drum 30. The drum 30 has a plurality of radially projecting microneedles 50, wherein the microneedles 50 are provided in substantially linear arrays. Each array being carried by a support and is arranged in a substantially axial direction relative to the drum 30. The roller 10 may also comprise an abrasion means. An adjustment means may also be included, which allows the radial projection of at least some of the microneedles 50 to be varied. The adjustment means may comprise an adjustment member, moveable to, and inside, the drum 30. The roller 10 may also provide treatment means with sterilization properties or pain or inflammation controlling properties. Other treatment means are provided. The roller 10 may also have a handle 20, comb or a hood.
Patent GB-2463377-A (GB)
Title: Dual mount adapter for attaching night vision goggles to a goggle mount
Inventor: PRENDERGAST JONATHON R
IPC: G02B23/12
Filed: 2009-09-15
Abstract: An adapter 10 for attaching night vision goggles to a goggle mount, the adapter comprising a body 12 having a first arm 18 and a second arm 20, a base 22 extending from the body 12 and configured to attach the adapter 10 to night vision goggles, and a first insert 14 removably attached to the first arm 18 or to the second arras 20 for attaching the adapter 10 to the goggle mount. The first arm 18 and the second arm 20 are oriented such that when the night vision goggles are attached to the goggle mount by the adapter, the night vision goggles are substantially aligned with a user's left eye or right eye, respectively. The first insert 14 may be a dovetail insert, a goggle horn insert or a hot shoe. Preferably, the first insert 14 is removably attached to the first arm 18 and a second insert 16 is removably attached to the second arm 20. The adapter enables the user to align the night vision goggles with the right eye or with the left eye.
Patent GB-2462944-A (GB)
Title: System and method for producing diesel exhaust for testing diesel engine after treatment devices
Inventor: BARTLEY GORDON J J
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2008-06-17
Abstract: A method of using a burner-based system to produce diesel exhaust gas that contains particulate matter of a desired composition, to simulate the PM matter in exhaust produced by a production-type diesel internal combustion engine.