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Patent GB-2383283-A (GB)
Title: A machining centre workpiece indexing system
Inventor: HORST STEINWENDER
IPC: B23Q39/04
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: An apparatus for the mechanical surface processing of workpieces, comprises a turntable 1 which is driven in cycles and to which a multiplicity of workpiece spindles 2 is attached at a predetermined angular pitch, and comprising a multiplicity of processing stations 3 with processing tools 4, which can be driven in rotation, for the surface processing of the workpieces which are clamped in the workpiece spindles. According to the invention, the turntable 1 is disposed as an annular table about a vertical stand 6. The processing stations 3 are attached to the periphery of the stand 6.
Patent GB-2379155-A (GB)
Title: Customized article of footwear and method of conducting retail and internet business
Inventor: LYDEN ROBERT M
IPC: A43B13/36
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: The present application teaches a device and method for adjusting the width, girth, and foot shape of an article of footwear (22). Lasting boards (79) having different configurations and alternate positions for selectively affixing various portions of an upper (23) can be used to adjust and customize the fit of an article of footwear (22) for an individual wearer. The lasting board (79) can also comprise a spring element (51) which can provide improved cushioning, stability, running economy, and a long service life. Unlike the conventional foam materials presently being used by the footwear industry, the spring element (51) is not substantially subject to compression set degradation and can provide a relatively long service life. The components of the article of footwear (22) including the upper (23), insole (31), lasting board (79) and/or spring element (51), and sole (32) including possible midsole (26) and outsole (43) portions can be selected from a range of options, and can be easily removed and replaced, as desired. Further, the relative configuration and functional relationship as between the forefoot (58), midfoot (67) and rearfoot (68) areas of the article of footwear (22) can be readily modified and adjusted. Accordingly, the article of footwear (22) can be customized by a wearer or specially configured for a select target population in order to optimize desired performance criteria. Moreover, the present invention teaches a novel method of manufacturing an article of footwear (22), and also, a novel way of doing both retail and Internet business.
Patent GB-2388892-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable locking set-limit mechanism
Inventor: COOK-MARTIN DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: G05G5/04
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: An adjustable set-limit mechanism for fitting at a control panel includes an angularly movable control knob 12 on one side of the panel with a lock ring between it and the panel 21. The lock ring limits movement of the knob 12 in one direction,the setting being by way of a peg 36, mounted on a leaf spring 32 at the opposite side of the panel 21, projecting through the panel 21 into one of a series of holes 24 in the lock ring. Adjustment of the set-limit is by way of a key 20 inserted through the control panel and around peg 39 of leaf spring 32, whereby the key 20 can pivot the leaf spring 32 away from the control panel 21 and release the peg 36 on the leaf spring 32 from the aligned hole 24. The lock ring can then be moved angularly to its adjusted position and the leaf spring peg 36 then received in the newly aligned one of the holes 24.
Patent GB-2386591-A (GB)
Title: Adapter bracket for securing a support foot of an article carrier rail to a vehicle roof channel
Inventor: TRAMBLEY CLAUDE
IPC: B60R9/04
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: An adapter bracket 10 for use with a vehicle article carrier side rail 18 to allow the side rail to be secured to channels 16 formed in an outer body surface 12 of the vehicle. The adapter bracket includes a channel coupling portion 24 adapted to be secured to a bottom wall of the channel. An intermediate portion 26 extends from the channel coupling portion to perpendicularly extending flanges 34 of an outer surface portion 28. The flanges of the outer surface portion are coupled to the support foot 20 of the side rail to allow the support foot to be mounted essentially flush against the outer body surface without the need for drilling additional holes outside of the channel. The adapter bracket thus allows a conventional elevated side rail to be quickly and easily secured to an existing channel formed in the outer body surface of a vehicle roof.
Patent GB-2383078-A (GB)
Title: Latchbolt with deadlock
Inventor: BURROWS KEVIN LESLIE
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A nightlatch having an extendable and retractable spring loaded latchbolt (15) includes a deadlocking spindle (33) axially slidably movable in a bore in a part (32) of a handle (29) at the exterior of a casing (10) of the nightlatch. The spindle is operated by a push button (36) at the interior side of the door to which the nightlatch is filled, in use, and to release the deadlocking from the interior a double action of pushing the push button and additionally turning the handle is required. From the exterior side of the door key operated lock means are provided for operating a backplate cam assembly (44) to deactivate a trigger (41) which holds the spindle in a position where it deadlocks the latchbolt. Axial movement of the spindle during latchbolt retraction and extension is controlled by the spindle interacting with a configurated slot (31) in the latchbolt lath (22).
Patent GB-2383934-A (GB)
Title: Aquaculture of marine worms
Inventor: OLIVE PETER JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: A01K67/033
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the aquaculture of marine deposit feeders, such as <I>Arenicola marina</I> and <I>Arenicola defodiens</I>. The method comprises providing a foodstuff such as brewery yeast or waste from fish farms within the substrate housing the worms. The foodstuff is conveniently particulate or microparticulate to aid intimate admixture with a substrate, which is typically sand.
Patent GB-2391424-A (GB)
Title: Detecting presence of headset connected to telephone
Inventor: JAMES ROBERT PHILIP
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: A detecting circuit 14 detects the presence or absence of a headset electrically, connected to a jack socket 7 of a telephone 1 by detecting current flow through an earpiece speaker of the headset. A switch 5 selectively and alternately couples the jack socket and a handset 3 to a telephone circuit 2 of the telephone, so that in the absence of a headset being electrically connected to the jack socket, the handset is automatically switched to the telephone circuit. A pilot voltage (VCD, fig.2) is applied through resistors (R1 ,R2) to lines (19,20), which couple the earpiece speaker through the jack socket (7) to the switch circuit (5). The voltage at a node (33) on the line (19) is applied to the inverting input of an op-amp (35) which is configured as a comparator, and which compares the voltage at the node (33) with a reference voltage. On an earpiece speaker being electrically connected into the jack socket (7) the voltage on the node (33) is high, and in the absence of an earpiece speaker, the voltage on the node (33) goes approximately to ground. The op-amp (35) outputs a low on a line (15) to a microprocessor (6) on the node (33) being high, and the op-amp (35) outputs a high when the node (33) is low. The 20 switch circuit (3) is operated under the control of the microprocessor (6) in response to the status of the line (15).
Patent GB-2389779-A (GB)
Title: Bare floor shifter for vacuum cleaner
Inventor: RONEY JEFFREY T
IPC: A47L5/30
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: A bare floor switch assembly for a power head or an upright vacuum cleaner includes a mounting bracket, an idler and idler arm pivotally mounted to the mounting bracket, a biaser for biasing the idler and idler arm to an agitator drive interrupting position and a switch body for engaging and locking the idler arm into an agitator driving position.
Patent GB-2393306-A (GB)
Title: Alarm device with portable telephone and panic button
Inventor: WOODYARD PETER RICHARD
IPC: H04M1/72424
Filed: 2000-11-21
Abstract: A mobile phone 10 is coupled by an edge connector 18 to a detector unit 20 which may include a passive infra-red sensor 22 and a remote PIR sensor 28. The combined phone and detector can be mounted inside a vehicle to respond to an intruder. The phone has a panic button (not shown) actuation of which automatically calls a preset number and transmits an alarm message. The device may be worn or carried by a user and may be associated with a GPS receiver.
Patent GB-2407763-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable pool adapted for wave generation
Inventor: WYLLIE DAVID
IPC: E04H4/00
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A reconfigurable swimming and leisure pool including a wave generating device 10 at a first end of the pool, a vertically moveable transverse boom 14 positioned between the first and second ends of the pool, extending across the width of the pool, and a moveable floor 18, having a first vertically moveable edge adjacent to the boom and a second edge opposite the first edge, vertically moveable independently of the first edge and adjacent to the second end of the pool 12. The pool can be used in configuration 1a for competition or various leisure uses. The pool can be configured according to Fig 1b for use as a wave pool by lowering the boom 14 and inclining the floor downwardly from the second end of the pool towards the boom.
Patent GB-2410182-A (GB)
Title: Pressure reducing patient support structures
Inventor: DALY PATRICK NOEL
IPC: A47C27/08
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: A support structure for a patient such as a mattress or mattress overlay comprises at least one air-tight chamber defined by an outer fabric 60. The chamber is provided with a first zone 10 for supporting the major part of a patient's body and a second zone 20 for supporting a part susceptible to pressure induced tissue damage. A first foam material 12 is provided in the first zone and a second foam material 22 is provided in the second zone. The upper surface of the first foam material 12 is attached to the inner surface of the outer fabric. At least part of the upper surface of the second foam material 22 is unattached to the inner surface of the outer fabric and defines an inflatable region. The inflatable region is inflated by transfer of air from the first zone by the action of a patient's weight on the first zone.
Patent GB-2399449-A (GB)
Title: A flat flexible cable
Inventor: JORDAN NICHOLAS
IPC: H01B7/08
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A flat flexible cable and method of making the same, the cable having an elongate composite structure comprising: an elongate region of conductive material 5; an insulator material surrounding the conductive material 4,6,7; first and second elongate flat conductors 3, 8 sandwiching the insulator material surrounding the elongate region of conductive material; first and second elongate flat insulators 2, 9 on opposite sides of the first and second elongate flat conductors to the insulator material surrounding the conductive material; and conductive bridging portions electrically interconnecting the first and second flat conductors 10, 11 so that the cable structure provides a coaxial cable. Preferably respective insulator portions (fig.3a,14, 15) are provided on the outer surfaces of the bridging portions.
Patent GB-2401435-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic resonance apparatus with a basic field magnet and at least one gradient coil
Inventor: HEID OLIVER
IPC: G01R33/385
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A magnetic resonance apparatus includes the following features: <UL ST="-"> <LI>a basic field magnet for generating a basic magnetic field, which within an imaging volume of the magnetic resonance apparatus has as exclusively as possible a main component orientated in a presettable direction, <LI>at least one gradient coil arranged in an area of the basic magnetic field in which the basic magnetic field has at least one accompanying component perpendicular to the main component and <LI>the conductors of the gradient coil are arranged in such a way that when an electric current flows in the conductors a torque produced by the main component and acting on part of the gradient coil is at least partially compensated by a torque produced by the accompanying component. </UL>
Patent GB-2400259-A (GB)
Title: Improving depth perception in 2-D representations of 3-D scenes
Inventor: JUPE JOHN
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: The invention is directed towards improving the depth information in 2-D images of 3-D scenes and provides an image processing technique comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) stretching an original image in the Y-direction (vertical) by a factor falling within the range of 2-10%; ```selecting a fixation point and disordering the image centring the disordering operation around the fixation point; and ```rotating the image through an angle falling within the range 3-9{, preferably clockwise; <LI>(b) stretching a copy of the original image in the X-direction (horizontal) by a factor falling within the range of 2-10%; and ```selecting an area of the image around the selected fixation point; and <LI>(c) merging the selected area of the image formed in step (b) with the ```image formed in step (a). </SL> This process produces an image allowing enhanced perception of depth. The reasoning behind this approach is to rely on the incorporation of stimuli from which the brain can deduce additional perceptions of depth by making the image represent and align two projections used by the brain in depth visualisation. The disordering step may function to reduce the amount of detail visible in the processed image with increasing distance from the fixation point, for example.
Patent GB-2413124-A (GB)
Title: Glass filtration media
Inventor: DRYDEN HOWARD
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A glass filtration media used as an alternative to sand for the enhanced treatment of water and wastewater. The filtration media is specifically manufactured from green and brown glass bottles. The glass granules are further enhanced by exposure to an acid to increase the surface area available on the glass granules for adsorption and catalysis. In wastewater treatment glass granules are used in a filter immediately after the biological process but before humus tank sedimentation, or in place of the humus tank sedimentation stage. The glass granules will mechanically filter the water and remove prescribed substances. The glass granules may be further processed by fluidized bed washing at a high oxidation potential to remove any contamination and to the sanitize the glass granules. The presence of dissolved oxygen or oxidising chemicals will enhance the surface catalytic properties by increasing still further, the free radical concentration on oxidation potential on the surface of the glass granules.
Patent GB-2416515-A (GB)
Title: Note taking sheet having ruled lines and twin margins
Inventor: JOVANOVIC MIRKO
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2004-07-24
Abstract: A note taking sheet comprises ruled lines set within a framed border, and a framed header compartment for subject title a) connected to date entry box b). The main framed page area c) is supported by twin margins d) and may include a specific utilities box.
Patent GB-2405406-A (GB)
Title: A recombinant herpes virus which lacks a functional ICP34.5 gene
Inventor: COFFIN ROBERT STUART
IPC: C12N15/869
Filed: 2004-07-26
Abstract: A herpes virus which lacks a functional ICP34.5 (RL1) gene and which comprises two or more of (i) a gene encoding a prodrug converting enzyme, (ii) a gene encoding a protein capable of causing cell to cell fusion and (iii) a gene encoding an immunomodulatory protein. Preferably the prodrug converting enzyme is cytosine deaminase, the protein which causes cell to cell fusion is a gibbon ape leukaemia virus (GALV) fusogenic glycoprotein, and preferably the immunomodulatory protein is GM-CSF, TNF (tumour necrosis factor) or CD40L. The herpes virus may also lack functional ICP47, ICP6, vhs, UL43, glycoprotein H, or thymidine kinase (TK) genes. Preferably the herpes virus is a strain derived from herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) JS1. The herpesvirus may be used to make anti-tumour pharmaceutical compositions for use in treating cancer.
Patent GB-2417234-A (GB)
Title: Tea bag with attached handle
Inventor: MITCHELL RODERICK LESLIE
IPC: B65D85/812
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: An assembly of a tea bag and a rigid handle is provided. The handle allows stirring and squeezing of the tea bag with reduced risk of scalding. The handle may have a hook and be adapted to carry advertising. The handle may be a rod attached to a straight edge of the bag. The handle may comprise a perimeter frame for the bag.
Patent GB-2408373-A (GB)
Title: Keycard for automating transaction requests
Inventor: SMITH MERRILL BROOKS
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-11-11
Abstract: A method and system are provided for automating a stored-value card transaction request. First, a keycard 20 associated with a product identification number is selected by a customer or merchant from among a plurality of keycards. The product identification number is input at a merchant terminal 12. The merchant terminal 12 transmits the product identification number to a central processor 28. The central processor 28 then transmits to the merchant terminal 12 an indicia associated with the keycard 20. The indicia may then be delivered to the customer.
Patent GB-2404714-A (GB)
Title: Flowline insulation system
Inventor: SAINT-MARCOUX JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: E21B36/00
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: There is disclosed a method of controlling the heat transfer properties of a sub-sea conduit having inner and outer walls (800,802) and a gas-permeable space (804) between the walls providing thermal insulation. The method comprises varying the pressure of a gas within the space between values above and below a critical pressure range at which thermal conductivity of the gas exhibits a high rate of change. Gas connections (808, 810) and control valves (812, 814/816) can be designed to permit a range of opening sequences, for example under control of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV).
Patent GB-2421784-A (GB)
Title: Solar Powered Light with Water sprayer
Inventor: LEE FENG-NIEN
IPC: F21L4/08
Filed: 2005-01-04
Abstract: Solar powered light has a refractive tube 13, in whose interior a number of irregularly arranged bubbles 130 is formed, a housing 14 and a solar panel 10, mounted on top of the housing. The refractive tube is made of acrylic material and the light has a housing 14 mounted on the refractive tube. An optical sensing switch (11, figure 1) is mounted on the housing and connected to a light emitting member. The light emitting element 12 mounted on the refractive tube emits light out through the refractive tube. The housing 14 may be provided with a plurality of water dispensing nozzles 140 connected to a water conduit 141 and the refractive tube 13 may be formed with a water channel 131 connected to a water source 16 in order to provide water to the device. Spike 15 is attached to the end of the refractive tube for insertion into the ground.
Patent GB-2407101-A (GB)
Title: Metal material and method for production thereof
Inventor: KUWABARA MITSUO
IPC: C23C26/00
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: As an embodiment, a metal material which comprises a Zn-Al-Sn based alloy (ZAS alloy) and Cu diffused in the alloy, wherein Cu is diffused into the inside of the alloy to a depth from the surface of 0.5 mm or more, the concentration of Cu decreases form the surface of the ZAS alloy towards the inside thereof, and there is present no specific interface between Cu and the ZAS alloy; and a method for producing the metal material which comprises applying, to the surface of the ZAS alloy, an agent comprising a solvent and, dispersed therein, a material containing Cu such as a Cu powder and a Cu-Mn alloy powder and preferably, dispersed or dissolved therein, a reducing agent capable of reducing an oxide film present on the surface of the ZAS alloy, and heating the ZAS alloy having the agent applied thereon, to thereby diffuse Cu into the alloy.
Patent GB-2414050-A (GB)
Title: A dual clutch assembly for a motor vehicle powertrain.
Inventor: VANSELOUS JOSEPH
IPC: B60K17/00
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: A dual clutch assembly 10 for transmitting torque from an output shaft 12 of a power source to two input shafts 14, 16 of a transmission having a housing 24 on which the input shaft 14 is rotatably supported. A flywheel 42 forming part of the dual clutch assembly 10 is supported at axially spaced locations. In one embodiment two spaced apart bearings 34, 36 are used to rotatably support the flywheel 42 on the housing 24 and in a second embodiment a single bearing 142 is used to rotatably support the flywheel 42 on the housing 24 and a separate clutch support plate 134 is engaged with a pilot aperture 132 formed in the output shaft 12.
Patent GB-2419468-A (GB)
Title: Conformal antenna array formed on intersecting walls of a honeycomb structure and a method of making such an antenna array
Inventor: MCCARVILLE DOUGLAS
IPC: H01Q1/27
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A conformal antenna array 10 comprises a plurality of intersecting wall portions 12 supporting a plurality of electromagnetic radiating elements 14. The intersecting walls 12 form a honeycomb core structure with a surface arranged to conform to that of a structure into which it is to be integrated. A radome formed by a single piece of composite material is secured to, and conformal with, the conformal surface of the said honeycomb structure. One surface of the honeycomb core structure may be bonded to a multi-faceted back skin 16 and the other surface may be machined to provide a desired conformal surface contour. The back skin 16 may be linked with antenna electronics and provide printed circuit connections to the radiating elements 14. The radiating elements 14 may be dipoles formed within the intersecting walls 12. Adhesive material may be used to secure the walls 12, radome and back skin 16 together in a method involving a support jig and curing in an oven under certain heat and pressure conditions. The antenna array 10 may provide a compact, light weight structure which is also strong and can form part of a load bearing structure possibly in an aircraft or some other vehicle.
Patent GB-2433948-A (GB)
Title: Anchor device
Inventor: GREAVES JOHN
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: An anchor device 10 for securing a supportable member 31 in the re-entrant groove of a support structure comprises two component parts 11, 12 inter-connected by a pivot 13, each component part having a location edge formation 19, 20 to engage with a respective side wall of the re-entrant groove and the two parts 11,12 being pivotable relative to one another between a first position in which they each engage a groove side wall and a second position in which the location edge formations 19, 20 lie closer together to allow the anchor device to be inserted within and removed from the groove, a first 11 of the parts supporting a locator formation 26 to receive and locate a locking member 31 and a second 12 of the parts comprising an abutment surface 27 engagable by the locking member 31 whereby movement of the locking member against the abutment surface causes the two parts 11,12 to pivot between the first and second positions and enables the two parts 11,12 to be secured firmly within the groove.
Patent GB-2432906-A (GB)
Title: UV detection of nucleotide modification
Inventor: ISAACS DAVID
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: A method for the detection of nucleotide modification that does not involve nucleic amplification such as PCR comprises allowing a nucletic acid to complex with a nucleic probe and in a UV illuminated container and then measuring the UV absorbance of the complex. The method utilises the hyperchromic effect of DNA-that single stranded DNA absorbs more energy than double stranded DNA. The method may be used to detect point mutations such as SNPs.