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Patent GB-2359031-A (GB)
Title: Toy
Inventor: VACHARAPANYAWONG SANTI
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2000-12-12
Abstract: A toy comprises body 3, 4, 7 which is placed on a surface including a channel having openings at either end (12, 13, Fig 1.) and a transporting section 8, perhaps an inclined flat ramp, between the two ends (12, 13) external of the channel. A number of moveable objects 14 to 18 free to move within and substantially filling the length of the channel are provided. The action of pushing or hitting one of the moveable objects at the first end 14 causes all the objects to move, ejecting the last moveable object 18 from the opposite end (13) of the channel, which then rolls down section 8 to the first end (12). A hammer 19 may be used to hit the moveable objects, which are preferably balls formed of non-elastic material. The bottom wall 7 of the channel may be curved, perhaps substantially circular, the ends (12, 13) opening upwards. A diverter 11 may be provided at the opposite end (13) to redirect objects on to the transporting section 8. The body may be provided with viewing orifices (5, 6)
Patent GB-2364081-A (GB)
Title: Drilling Optimisation Using Artificial Neural Networks
Inventor: MORAN DAVID PATRICK
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: A method for determining a value for a drilling operating parameter includes entering a design parameter 22 for the drill bit into a trained neural network 12A. A value of a property of an earth formation to be drilled 18B is entered into the trained neural network 12A and the drilling operating parameter is selected based on the output 20B of the trained neural network 12A. The neural network 12A may be trained using known data from existing wellbores. The neural network 12A may also be used to select a drill bit design parameter, analyse the economic implications of a set of drilling variables, or to simulate the performance of a drilling operation.
Patent GB-2368550-A (GB)
Title: Friction welding with cooling
Inventor: FOSTER DEREK JOHN
IPC: B23K20/12
Filed: 2001-08-28
Abstract: Coolant 19, 20, 22, 24 is applied near the weld surfaces 4, 12, while the components 2, 10 are brought together and moved so as to generate friction. Preferably the coolant is a refrigerant, carbon dioxide, argon or helium. The temperature can be controlled with the assistance of an induction heater 42. The surface is both heated and cooled during relative movement of the components, prior to formation of a weld interface. Heat is produced by relative rotational or transverse movement of the components. Both the apparatus and method of joining titanium to titanium aluminide are disclosed.
Patent GB-2371668-A (GB)
Title: Secondary seatbelt warning system
Inventor: KING DANIEL M
IPC: B60R22/48
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: Secondary seatbelt warning system for a motor vehicle having at least one control module 12 for activating at least one secondary warning signal. The system includes at least one seatbelt sensor 16 for producing an input signal indicating whether a seatbelt is buckled or unbuckled and a warning device 24,26 for providing a warning signal. The control module 12 communicates with seatbelt sensor 16 to activate the secondary warning signal to alert the corresponding occupant of a motor vehicle that a seatbelt is unbuckled.
Patent GB-2369891-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical measuring cell for the detection of HCN
Inventor: BERNSTEIN CHRISTOPH
IPC: G01N27/49
Filed: 2001-10-08
Abstract: An electrochemical measuring cell is provided for the detection of hydrocyanic acid in which a stable measurement signal sets in after a short time. The measuring cell comprises a measuring electrode 1 made of sintered gold, a counter-electrode 2, a measuring-cell housing 4 which receives the measuring electrode 1 and the counter-electrode 2 , an electrolyte in the measuring-cell housing 4 that comprises sulphuric acid with an addition of silver sulphate, and a diffusion membrane 5 between the measuring electrode 1 and the substance that is to be detected. The thickness of the measuring electrode is preferably between 100 and 200 micrometres. The cell can also be used for the detection of NO<SB>2</SB>.
Patent GB-2369831-A (GB)
Title: Needling apparatus with a needle board driven in both the direction of needling and the direction of passage of a non-woven material through the apparatus
Inventor: LEGL LUDWIG
IPC: D04H18/02
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: An apparatus for needling a non-woven material 17 comprises: a frame 12; an intermediate support member 13 movable relative to the frame 12; a support member 6 movable relative to the intermediate support member 13; a needle board 3 mounted to the support member 6, and two eccentric drives 7,8 for driving the needle board 3 perpendicular to and/or parallel to the direction of passage of a non-woven material 17 through the apparatus. The two eccentric drives 7,8 each comprise two eccentric drive shafts 9,10, wherein one set of drive shafts 9 are mounted to the frame 12 and carry intermediate support member 13, and the other set of drive shafts 10 are mounted to the intermediate support member 13 and carry support member 6. The angular positions of the eccentric drives 7,8 determines the direction of travel of the needle board 3.
Patent GB-2385000-A (GB)
Title: Word board game
Inventor: BERKOVI JACK
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: A word board game includes a board divided into contiguous hexagons, arranged in groups of different colours. Each group extends generally in the configuration of a ring about a common centre. Three dice are provided with each face bearing a different colour corresponding to the colours of the groups. Counters or discs, each of which bears a letter on one face, are placed face down on the board, in each hexagon. When a player, throws the dice, they select two dice with the colours that match contiguous hexagons on the board where counters have not yet been turned over, and turn those counters over to reveal two letters. The player must then identify the longest word he can from any string of letters in contiguous hexagons including the letter of at least one of the counters turned over. Reward units are offered according to the length of the word identified.
Patent GB-2377554-A (GB)
Title: Switch
Inventor: KATO HIROSHI
IPC: B60Q1/14
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: A switch case 11 has an operating lever 12 and moderating parts 13a, 13b. The operating lever has a moderating piece 15, which is engaged with the moderating parts, and a spring 16 biases the moderating piece against the moderating parts. In the switch case 11, engaging elements 18a, 18b are arranged in a turning direction of the operating lever. On the operating lever, engaged elements 19a, 19b are biased against the engaging elements by the force of the spring 16 to a home position. When the operating lever is turned in the direction of an arrow P, the engaged elements are disengaged from the engaging elements. Sliding contacts 21, 23 are provided.
Patent GB-2391854-A (GB)
Title: A dispenser for a roll of abrasive paper.
Inventor: WELLS RAYMOND
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 2002-08-17
Abstract: A dispenser for a roll of abrasive paper comprises a body 5 for receiving a roll of abrasive paper, the body having an aperture to allow one end 10 of the roll to pass out of the body, the aperture being normally closed over at least part of its length so as to grip the one end of the roll of adhesive paper. The body may substantially enclose the roll of abrasive paper and be biased so as to open the aperture, with a closure closing the aperture against this bias. The dispenser may further comprise an end cap 2 secured to the body of the dispenser, which may be secured to the closure and which may have a carrying eye 1 provided thereupon. A tearing or cutting edge 6 may be provided, which may be spaced from the aperture in the body. The dispenser may be provided with an indicator 4 for showing the grade of abrasive paper on the roll and a measuring device for lengths of abrasive paper of the required size. At least a part of the dispenser, such as the cap, may be transparent allowing the user to observe how much of the roll remains. The main body may be injection moulded in a resilient plastics material. The dispenser is intended to be water resistant.
Patent GB-2381115-A (GB)
Title: Pusher amusement machine
Inventor: WILLIAMS GEOFFREY ANTONY
IPC: G07F17/38
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: A coin operated amusement machine of the "pusher" type has means for providing a mystery payout to the user, a mechanism for diverting coins either to the user directly as winnings or back into the playing loop, means for influencing the ratio of winning and losing coins and a plurality of ways to enter coins into the machine.
Patent GB-2396539-A (GB)
Title: Mirror and display screen apparatus
Inventor: ROSS VICTORIA
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A mirror and display screen apparatus 1 comprising a frame 2 and a display screen 3 inside the frame. Removable mirror means, preferably in the form of a film 4 on roller 5, is creatable in front of the screen 3. In use the display can be viewed when the mirror means is removed, or the apparatus used as a mirror when the mirror means is created in front of the display screen. Screen 3 may be a television screen or monitor. The frame may also include a clock 6, lights 7, a video camera 8, microphone socket 9, video recorder 10, radio 11, double cassette 12 and CD player 13. The apparatus may be used for karaoke.
Patent GB-2381201-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser
Inventor: BACON RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: A dispenser for a gaseous, gas borne or droplet substance contained in a source thereof, the dispenser including: a body (1) with a mouthpiece; (2) a junction member in the body for the substance source; and a breath actuable valve, (18) for controlling the release of the gas or liquid containing or comprising the substance, the valve comprising: a flexible tube for receiving the said gas or liquid, the tube extending from a valve inlet connected to the junction member and having a portion (21) which is kinkable for closure of the valve and movable to an open position in which the tube is un-kinked for opening of the valve; and a member arranged for movement in the body by inhalation to un-kink the valve; the tube being kinked to an obturating extent when the movable member is in a ready position and un-kinked when the movable member is moved on inhalation for release of the gas or liquid; wherein: the movable member is or includes a flap (7) arranged in the body for action of breath on it on inhalation; the junction member,the flexible tube and the movable flap are a single injection moulding of plastics material; and the movable flap is pivotally connected to the junction member.
Patent GB-2398043-A (GB)
Title: Tyre inflating device using nitrogen
Inventor: WALKER RICCI
IPC: B60S5/04
Filed: 2003-02-08
Abstract: The device comprises suction means 2 adapted to draw fluid from inside a tyre 15 fitted to a wheel 16, and nitrogen supply means 3, 10 adapted to inflate the tyre with nitrogen. The device, which can be portable with a battery 11 or part of fixed inflation equipment at a fuel station, comprises a control system 4 with a tyre pressure sensor 8 and a vacuum sensor 9. The programmable system controls initial deflation of the tyre 15, subsequent suction of air and water vapour from the tyre to a required vacuum level, followed by pumped nitrogen, from a canister or air scrubber 10, up to a desired inflation pressure.
Patent GB-2398299-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutically active phenyl-pyrrole derivatives
Inventor: BOMAN ARNE
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of the general Formula (I) as ligands to the melanocortin receptors and/or for treatment of disorders in the melanocortin system: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=58 WI=60 LX=623 LY=535 TI=CF> <PC>wherein X is (CH2)n where n is 0, 1 or 2; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 may be the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, hydroxy, alkylsulphonyloxy, cyano, nitro, trihaloalkyl, sulpho or one of the structures given in Scheme 1; or two of R1, R2 and R3 may together form a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy moiety; <EMI ID=1.2 HE=63 WI=154 LX=261 LY=1554 TI=CF> <PC>R7, R8 and R9 are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, hydroxy, amines (primary, secondary or tertiary) having 0, 1 or 2 carbon atoms, cyano, nitro, trihaloalkyl, amide or sulpho, and @ where shown represents the point of attachment of the residue to the phenyl or pyrrole ring; and the pharmacologically active salts thereof.
Patent GB-2401409-A (GB)
Title: An articulated joint seal arrangement with an integral wear detection mechanism
Inventor: SMITH RICHARD FRANCIS MARSHALL
IPC: B64C7/00
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: An articulated joint seal arrangement with an integral wear detection mechanism comprises a first member 10 and a second member 12, the first member comprising an arcuate bearing surface 14, the second member locates and supports a pad of sealing material 16 in communication with the bearing surface 14. Embedded in the sealing material 16 are electrically conductive elements 18 positioned at an predetermined depth. The bearing surface 14 is formed from an electrically conductive material. Both the electrically conductive elements 18 and the bearing surface 14 are in communication with an electrical supply 20. A warning signal generating device 22 forms part of the electrical circuit, the circuit being made when the sealing material 16 wears down to the predetermined depth. The sealing material 16 may be formed from an electrically conductive material and the electrically conductive elements 18 may be coated with an electrical insulator.
Patent GB-2389953-A (GB)
Title: Rotating Beverage Advertisement
Inventor: FRANCE BROOK JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: G09F23/06
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: Advertising means adapted to be clamped to a bar top 56 are provided with a cylindrical display member 32 which is belt-driven by an electric motor 20 via toothed gearing for rotation about a vertical axis 33. The display member is disposed within a fixed transparent cover 14 and is illuminated by an array of miniature light sources 36. The display member is operatively associated with an electrically operated beverage pump system 50 having a single outlet 52, and movement of the display member is arranged to be initiated by activation of the pump outlet. In another arrangement, the pump system comprises an integrated series of pump outlets disposed on a so-called T-bar and provided with respective advertising display members, movement of each display member being initiated by activation of its associated outlet. In a further arrangement, the advertising means stand alone.
Patent GB-2389456-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency ion source
Inventor: LANGFORD MARIAN LESLEY
IPC: H01J49/10
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: An rf ion source suitable for low power operation over a range of pressures in air which comprises discharge electrode, a cathode and an anode, the cathode being connected to an rf signal supply through an associated coupling means and the anode adapted to provide a surface area over which a plasma discharge may occur no greater than substantially that of the cathodal area over which the discharge may occur. The anode and cathode are arranged to be manoeuvrable with respect to one another in order to reduce the power requirements of the system and provide a means of controlling the rf discharge and ionisation. An extended rf ion source, comprising a series of electrode pairs, provides flexibility for use in a variety of circumstances.
Patent GB-2389807-A (GB)
Title: A sample injection device for narrow-bore gas chromatography columns.
Inventor: QUICK JOHN
IPC: G01N30/60
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A sample injection device for a narrow bore gas chromatography column 1 comprises an injector 7 for injecting a prepared sample into a sleeve 11 connected to the narrow bore gas chromatography column, the sleeve having an internal diameter greater than the narrow bore gas chromatography column and its internal surface being coated with a stationary phase. The sleeve may comprise a short length of megabore chromatography tubing, may be heated by the injector and may be connected to the narrow bore gas chromatography column by a simple push-fit connector 12. The stationary phase coating the internal surface of the sleeve may have a greater thickness than that of the phase coating the internal surface of the narrow bore gas chromatography column. The sample injection device may be supplied as a kit comprising an injector and a sleeve. The temperature, pressure and flow rate through the injector may be altered to suit the sample to be analysed and any solvent it is entrained within.
Patent GB-2405304-A (GB)
Title: Draggable tool palette
Inventor: AWOYEMI ADEOLA
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: A web server provides a web page 1 for displaying user images 5. The web page 1 includes a draggable tool palette 2. The tool palette 2 can be moved by a user, allowing areas of the web page 1 covered by the tool palette 2 to be revealed. The tool palette 2 has buttons 11 which correspond to tasks. To request that a particular task be performed on a particular image 5, a user selects the appropriate button 11, and then selects the appropriate image 5 on which to perform the task. The tool palette 2 is provided as a Dynamic HTML layer.
Patent GB-2390781-A (GB)
Title: Using digital filtering when searching for cells in a mobile telecommunications network
Inventor: HAYOUN LIONEL
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A method of optimizing the search for cells in a mobile telecommunication network comprising a plurality of cells, each cell accommodating one base station exchanging synchronization data with a mobile device UE via a channel SCH, so as to allow subscribers' mobile devices to perform measurements on at least one cell adjacent to the current cell for retrieving a scrambling code specific to the adjacent cell. The method has a step of applying a digital filtering to measurement samples collected in a plurality of time windows so as to give a major weight to measurements performed in the most recent time windows.
Patent GB-2391320-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic circuit for a rotary position sensor
Inventor: VIOLA JEFFREY L
IPC: G01D5/14
Filed: 2003-06-23
Abstract: An angular position sensor is provided including a rotatable magnet and at least one magnetically sensitive device. The at least one magnetically sensitive device is preferably a plurality of Hall effect sensors disposed on a circuit board for processing the generated electrical signals. The present invention includes a pair of focusing members designed to transmit and uniformly focus a magnetic field across the magnetically sensitive device, wherein the focusing members are tailored to be substantially planar and provide a uniform magnetic field gradient across the magnetically sensitive device. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention also includes at least one shielding member. The angular position sensor may be adapted for use in a control system for the electronic monitoring and control of the throttle plate position in a motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2403283-A (GB)
Title: Multifunctional personal safety aid/baton
Inventor: ORMSBY CAROL-ANNE
IPC: F41B15/02
Filed: 2003-06-23
Abstract: A Multifunctional Personal Safety Device comprising of a body 3 having a front end in the shape of a funnel 4 that connects by a means to a lid 5 and a rear end 6 and providing a storage compartment for items 7 provided at the rear end 6 is a hole 8 that is to be used for attaching the device for the purpose of carrying or putting the device in storage. Located on the barrel are nodules or similar grip type material to help grip the device 9.
Patent GB-2404387-A (GB)
Title: Elongate section for use between edges of transparent panels
Inventor: CHARLTON JOHN
IPC: E06B3/62
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: An elongate section 3 positioned between two transparent panels 1,2, e.g. internal wall partition panels, is made of extruded translucent crystal compound of symmetrical cross section.
Patent GB-2394788-A (GB)
Title: A lens barrel with an open cam groove and stop surfaces
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G02B15/14
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A cam mechanism for a lens barrel has a cam ring (11) with at least one cam groove (11b) which is open at one end, and a support member (12) for mounting a lens barrel component. The support member has at least one cam follower (31) to engage with the at least one cam groove to be movable towards and away from the open end whereby the support member is movable along the axis relative to the cam ring without rotation. A movement limit structure may consist of mutually engageable stop surfaces (11s-1, 11s-2, 12s-1, 12s-2) formed on the cam ring and support member to stop or limit disengagement of the cam follower from the open end of the cam groove. This mechanism allows for a smaller cam ring as no end wall is required.
Patent GB-2403563-A (GB)
Title: Method for performing adjustable precision exception handling
Inventor: KNOWLES PAUL
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: An adjustable precision exception handling technique is providing for handling exceptions encountered during translation of subject code 17 to target code 21 at varying levels of precision, depending upon the particular type of exception encountered. As an exception signal is detected by the translator 19, the state of the subject processor is captured at a precision determined to be sufficient for the detected exception.
Patent GB-2396865-A (GB)
Title: Binder composition
Inventor: RODRIGUES KLEIN A
IPC: D04H1/64
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: A binder composition contains a copolymer having both an acid and a hydroxyl, amide or amine functionality. Polyamines are used as crosslinkers for the polymer binder. The binder composition is especially useful for binding mineral fiber, and particularly as a fiberglass binder. Ideally the copolymer is methacrylic acid-co-2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid-co-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, acrylic-acid-co-hydroxypropyl acrylate, acid-co-hydroxyethyl acrylate, acrylic acid-co-diallyldimethyl ammonium chloride, or a carboxybetaine/sulfobetaine derivation of acrylic acid-co-vinyl pyridine.
Patent GB-2408495-A (GB)
Title: A jack having a screw threaded jacking member
Inventor: BURDETT ALAN GEORGE
IPC: B66F3/12
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A jack for lifting a load comprises a pair of first order levers <B>10, 11</B> having a common pivot <B>12</B>. One end of each lever <B>10, 11</B> has a ground supporting member <B>13, 14,</B> each other end has a laterally projecting load supporting member <B>17, 18</B>. A screw threaded jacking member <B>22, 23, 24</B> is threadingly connected to one lever <B>10</B> at a location spaced apart from the pivot <B>12</B> and bears on the other lever <B>11</B> at a location remote from the pivot. The ground support <B>13, 14</B> for each lever <B>10, 11</B> may comprise a bar secured to one end of each lever so as to extend at right angles to the length of the lever. The bars may be provided with a rotatable roller along it length which bears on the ground or they may be provided with wheels or castors <B>15, 16</B>. The laterally projecting load supporting members <B>17, 18</B> may be in the form of bars with a circular cross-section, and at least one of the bars may have a sleeve <B>19</B> rotatably mounted thereon.