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Patent GB-2372509-A (GB)
Title: Beta-glucan preparation process, food additive and food product
Inventor: CAHILL JR ANTHONY P
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2001-12-10
Abstract: A process for preparing a high concentration . b. -glucan product comprising:<BR> forming an aqueous slurry of . b. -glucan-containing grain product having a relatively low concentration of . b. -glucan;<BR> adjusting the pH of the aqueous slurry to alkaline pH;<BR> holding the pH-adjusted slurry to extract . b. -glucan thereform;<BR> thereafter acidifying the slurry;<BR> separating from the slurry while at said acid pH a . b. -glucan rich supernatant fraction. Also disclosed is a food additive derived from grain and comprising agglomerated particles of . b. -glucan of specified size, and a method for making a food product by adding said food additive. Further disclosed is a food product comprising a . b. -glucan food additive in amounts such that the . b. -glucan present in the food is 0.1 to 20.0% by weight of the total food product.
Patent GB-2378222-A (GB)
Title: In-tank fuel supply apparatus
Inventor: ONUMA MICHIO
IPC: F02M37/22
Filed: 2002-04-08
Abstract: A fuel supply apparatus for mounting in an opening of a fuel tank comprises a lid 20, a fuel pump E, a filter 21 and a pump driving circuit 23. The lid 20 closes an opening in a fuel tank T, and includes a supporting portion 20D, to support the fuel pump E, and a recess portion 20E to receive the filter 21. The pump E and filter 21 are attached to the lid 20 such that they are located within the tank T. The pump driving circuit 23 is attached to the lid 20 such tat it is located outside the tank T. The pump driving circuit 23 may also be positioned such that it is not in contact with a discharge passage 22 formed in the lid 20. The lid 20 may be made from a synthetic resin material. A pump driving circuit receiving member 24 may be made from a metallic material and may be used to attach the lid 20 to the tank T.
Patent GB-2379531-A (GB)
Title: Method for changing memory addresses so that data can be processed in an uninterrupted manner
Inventor: HEMMING SIMON
IPC: G06F9/318
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A method for extending the instruction set of a central processing unit (CPU). Each memory location in the CPU is identified by a unique address consisting of a plurality of bits in an address word. The method includes the steps of identifying and retrieving a portion of data from the memory, manipulating the portion of data and saving the result. One or more bits in the address word are used to ensure that the method is performed in an uninterrupted manner. The address word bits used could be from a redundant portion of the address word, or could be the least or most significant bits, or from some intermediate portion. The number of bits used could be calculated using the formula n = log(w/8)/log(2), where w is the word length. The address bits could specify binary operations eg AND, OR, XOR or NOT to be applied to the data. The method could be as hardware or as part of the operating system and could be use to regulate access to a shared resource.
Patent GB-2397039-A (GB)
Title: Lathe machine with movable auxiliary bed
Inventor: COOPER LEROY
IPC: B23B21/00
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A lathe machine 201 comprises a head stock assembly 202 having means to turn a workpiece, a main lathe bed 208 attached to the head stock assembly, and an auxiliary lathe bed 209 for attachment to the main lathe bed. The lathe machine also comprises means to enable the auxiliary bed to be moved along the main lathe bed and positioned at any position along its length. Preferably the auxiliary bed includes a protruding member (509, fig 5) which engages in a groove (310, fig 3) of the main lathe bed. A locking mechanism may be provided, having a quick release lever. The main lathe bed may be pivotally mounted on the head stock assembly.
Patent GB-2393893-A (GB)
Title: Insect catching device
Inventor: COSTA ANIBAL AUGUSTO FERNANDES
IPC: A01M3/00
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: A fly catching device comprising an outer receiving chamber 3 attached to a hollow handle 2, with an inner moveable chamber 4 attached to a rotatable shaft 1 which moves within the hollow handle. The open ends of the receiving chamber and the inner chamber are connected by a tubular net 5. In use the device is placed over the insect, the inner shaft is pushed fully into the outer handle and twisted. The twisting action causes the net to be closed trapping the creature. The insect can then be taken and disposed of, unharmed, outdoors by twisting the inner shaft back, thus releasing the fly.
Patent GB-2380922-A (GB)
Title: Fishing Pole Case
Inventor: PRESTON DAVID
IPC: A01K97/08
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A case 30 suitable for holding a sectional fishing pole 12,14, the case comprising a body with first and second location means 34,36 for locating the first and second sections of a fishing pole generally parallel to each other, and protection means 38 which an elastic element 10 which connects the sections of the fishing rod can pass over in use. Preferably, the location means comprise elongate compartments separated by a wall 32 within which the pole sections can be recieved. One of the compartments may have a greater cross-sectional area than the other. The protection means may be formed of resilient material and located at an end of the separating wall. The projection means may project beyond the walls of the compartments and can preferably be covered by a removable cap 40,42.
Patent GB-2401418-A (GB)
Title: A pointer device presenting a hand in a vertical position
Inventor: RICKWOOD CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A pointer device 1 is provided in which an upstanding side 3 incorporates switches 4, 5 to enable operation of a computer or computer game console. The device 1 is arranged such that a housing 2 which extends from a base 6. Thus, a user's hand is substantially in a relaxed state in a perpendicular relationship to a surface upon which the device 1 operates. Generally, the base 6 includes a cavity or recess 7 for a user's little finger for positional orientation and operation of the pointer device with reduced fatigue or potential for repetitive strain injury. The base may have a roller ball, or a roller can be mounted in a top surface for manipulation by a user's thumb. Extensions to the base 6 or a screw-thread adjuster can allow for hand size adjustment, and/or an elastomeric sleeve may adjust the diameter of the housing 2.
Patent GB-2399922-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard layout suitable for e.g. mobile telephones and personal digital assistants
Inventor: ANDERSON DENNIS DAVY
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: A keyboard having e.g. for a mobile phone or PDA, that reduces the chance of simultaneous input of more than one character, and increases the speed and accuracy of character entry. The keyboard comprises a plurality of keys 7, each of which can be used to input at least two characters with a single actuation of the key. Simultaneous input of more than one of the characters is inhibited by means of an inelastic rocker (18, Fig. 4) underneath each key, about which the key can be tilted. With sufficient downward force of part of the key, a corresponding pin (19, 20, 21, Figs. 4 and 5) under the key contacts the key matrix causing a circuit to be completed. Locating ridges (27, Figs. 4 and 5) can be provided on the key surfaces. A plug-in mouse can be provided with the keyboard (50, Fig. 11). Special keys may be provided for "one touch" text editing, e.g. "copy", or "paste" (Fig. 15). A water-resistant cover overlaying the keys, and a user removable cover through which the keys project, are also described.
Patent GB-2395261-A (GB)
Title: Ranging apparatus
Inventor: LEWIN ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 2002-11-11
Abstract: This invention relates to a ranging apparatus capable of ranging simultaneously to a two dimensional scene. An illumination means (22) illuminates a scene with a two dimensional array of spots (12). A detector (6) is located near to the illumination means (22) and arranged to look toward the scene. A processor (7) responds to the output from the detector (6) and, from the location of a spot in the scene, determines the range to that spot. A variety of techniques are used to resolve ambiguity in determining which projected spot is being considered.
Patent GB-2378674-A (GB)
Title: Deformation of thin walled bodies
Inventor: CAMPO SANTIAGO GARCIA
IPC: B21D17/02
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: A thin walled body such as a container is gripped at a holding station and tooling is engaged to deform the wall of the body at a predetermined zone. The predetermined wall zone is co-aligned with the tooling by means of coordinated movement of the tooling (typically by means of rotation about a tooling axis) prior to engagement with the wall zone.
Patent GB-2396702-A (GB)
Title: Leak testing and monitoring apparatus
Inventor: HOMFRAY ALAN
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: Leak testing and monitoring apparatus comprises a housing 46 having a fluid inlet port 48 for fluid communication with a vent port (20) of a pressurised system (10) which includes a sealing system (14), a first fluid outlet port 50 for venting to an exhaust and which is in selective fluid communication with the fluid inlet port 48, and a second fluid outlet port 52 for fluid communication with a pressure gauge 54 and which is in selective fluid communication with the fluid inlet port 48 and the first fluid outlet port 50. In a first condition, the fluid inlet port 48 of the housing 46 is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid outlet ports 50 and 52; and, in a second condition, the fluid inlet port 48 is in fluid communication with the second fluid outlet port 48. In the first condition venting occurs through the housing to first outlet port 50. Pressure gauge 54 continuously monitors gas venting pressure. To check for leakage of the sealing system (14) the inlet port is placed into fluid communication with the second outlet port only and pressure relief conduit 72. If the pressure of gas leaking from the sealing system (14) rises above a predetermined pressure, the pressure relief valve 74 opens venting the second outlet port 52 to the first outlet port 50 and relieving excess pressure.
Patent GB-2384703-A (GB)
Title: Floor mat comprising tacky and non-tacky portions
Inventor: BLUM RONALD D
IPC: A47L23/26
Filed: 2000-05-02
Abstract: A floor mat (100, see fig 1) comprises a tacky surface and a base portion 200 having a non-tacky surface, wherein both surfaces are exposed for contacting the soles of a user's shoes and wherein the exposed non-tacky surface is at least as large as the exposed tacky surface. The base 200 preferably provides cushioning, enabling it to conform to the shape of the soles. It may comprise a recess 210 for receiving an insert 300 having the tacky surface. The insert 300 may be transparent so that graphics 220 in the recess 210 may be seen. There may be a plurality of tacky layers (301-305 see fig 3), which may be cleanable and reusable. One of the mat portions 200,300 may include a fragrance, an antimicrobial composition or an antifungal composition. The base 200 may comprise a plasticised neoprene, acrylic, butyl acrylate, polyurethane or polysulfide material, or polyvinyl chloride combined with a plasticiser. An attachment mechanism may be provided on the underside 310 of the insert 300.
Patent GB-2408029-A (GB)
Title: Custom drum or disc cover
Inventor: CONDIE ROBERT
IPC: B60B7/00
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: The cover ( D) primarily enhances the appearance of a vehicle by concealing or disguising the unsightly brake components such as calipers, disks (C) and drums (B) behind a wheel. It can be formed of a variety of possible materials and with a wide range of options for finished appearance and design (stainless steel, anodised, carbon fibre, body colour etc.) Attachment to the vehicle can be by star clip, circlip, slotted hole for wheel bolts, or precision hole for wheel bolts. The cover (D) is located over the brake drum (B) or disk rotor assembly (C) thus enhancing the appearance of the wheel/tyre assembly (A) and the vehicle as a whole.
Patent GB-2409176-A (GB)
Title: Portable exercise device
Inventor: TSAI SAM
IPC: A63B21/02
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: A portable exercise device includes a body 10 which has two shafts 15,17 respectively longitudinally extending therefrom and co-axially aligning with each other. Two rotors 20,40 and two torsion springs 26,47 are respectively pivotally sleeved on the two shafts 15,17 of the body 10 to make the two rotors 20,40, reciprocally rotate relative to the two shafts 15,17. A wrench device 30 and a stretch device 60 respectively securely receive the two rotors 20,40 for providing two exercise ways for the user to exercise his/her arms or legs.
Patent GB-2400387-A (GB)
Title: Roof structure
Inventor: MCVEIGH DAVID CREIGHTON
IPC: E04H3/16
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: A retractable roof structure for covering a storage space bounded by walls. The structure has a pair of parallel rails 14 mounted on two parallel walls 12. Roof trusses 20 each having a car 30 at each end slide or roll on the rails and a flexible waterproof membrane 22 covers the trusses to provide a continuous, impermeable covering for the roof. The roof trusses and the rails are arranged so that the trusses can all be slid to one end of the rails, to retract the roof, and can be spaced apart along the rails, with the membrane taut between them, when the roof is extended.
Patent GB-2402448-A (GB)
Title: A damper device for mechanical seals
Inventor: ROBERTS TOM
IPC: F16J15/38
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A damper device 20 for a mechanical seal comprises a support member 23 and damping means 24. The support member 23 is arranged such that it forms a predetermined gap with a surface of the rotary and/or stationary seal face assembly, with the damping means 24 being located in the predetermined gap. A plurality of damping means 24 may be disposed within a plurality of gaps. The damper device 20 may include a variety of different damping means 24 to reduce the transmission of noise produced by the seal faces of a mechanical seal. The damper device may also be employed within a gland plate assembly.
Patent GB-2403220-A (GB)
Title: Production of aldoses
Inventor: TOGASHI KAZUHIKO
IPC: C07H1/00
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: A process for producing an aldose having n-1 carbons comprises reacting hypochlorous acid or a hypochlorite with an aldonic acid or a salt thereof having n carbons. The reaction takes place in the presence of a compound having a reactivity with the hypochlorite or hypochlorous acid greater than that of the aldose product. The compound is preferably a reducing agent, an aldehyde, or a carboxylic acid. The reducing agent may be an alkali metal sulphate or thiosulphate, such as sodium sulphite or thiosulfate. The aldehyde may be an aliphatic C1-4 aldehyde or an aromatic aldehyde, such as formaldehyde or acetaldehyde. The carboxylic acid may be an aliphatic C1-4 carboxylic acid or an aromatic carboxylic acid, such as formic acid or acetic acid. The aldonic acid is typically gluconic acid, mannonic acid, galactonic acid, gulonic acid, idonic acid, talonic acid, allonic acid, altronic acid, lyxonic acid, xylonic acid, arabinonic acid, ribonic acid, threonic acid, erythronic acid, or corresponding deoxy derivatives.
Patent GB-2398917-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to floor posters
Inventor: LUETTON JOHN F
IPC: C09K3/10
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: A display system, particularly for external floors (18) comprises a sealant layer (20) which is absorbed into, and seals, a floor surface. A poster or banner is adhered to the sealed floor surface and comprises a layer of displayable material (14) and a transparent protective layer (12). An adhesive layer (16) which may be pre-applied to the reverse of the displayable material and protected by a peal off strip, adheres the banner to the sealed surface.
Patent GB-2408645-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit for measuring the distance and/or speed of objects
Inventor: SCHMIDT EWALD
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: An integrated circuit (100,Fig2) is disclosed for measuring the distance and/or speed of objects, comprising: a signal generating device 10,11 for generating a first signal 13 having a predefined frequency and modulation characteristic; a diplex/mixing device 14 coupled to the signal generating device 10,11, for determining a frequency offset 18 between the first signal 13 and a reflected second signal 17; a transmitting/receiving device 16,(116,Fig2) coupled to the diplex/mixing device 14 for transmitting the first signal 13 and simultaneously receiving the reflected second signal 17 which is dependent on the predefined modulation characteristic of the first signal 13 and the distance to a reflecting object; and a matching device 15, coupled between the diplex/mixing device 14 and the transmitting/receiving device 16,(116,Fig2) for matching the impedance of the transmitting/receiving device 16,(116,Fig2) in dependence on the frequency of the first signal 13. A radar surround detection apparatus is further disclosed which may comprise a multiplicity of integrated circuits (100, Fig2).
Patent GB-2409895-A (GB)
Title: Boiler unit with isolation valves on boiler and manifold
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN LUKE
IPC: F24H9/02
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: A boiler assembly 1 includes the boiler unit 2 detachably connected to a manifold unit 4 which provides a connection interface to a heating pipework system. The boiler unit and manifold unit each include respective isolation means 48 and 82 to isolate the boiler unit from the manifold unit. The isolation means may include valves 82 of the manifold unit connected to valves 48 of the boiler unit. The connection interface may additionally comprise quick release means.
Patent GB-2419808-A (GB)
Title: Water storage container for wet/ dry vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LEE YONG WOO
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: A wet/ dry (complex) type vacuum cleaner consists of, a body (10) having either a dust collecting container (18) for storing dust, or a water collecting container (20) for storing contaminated/ dirty water. A fan motor (24) is installed at the body (10) for generating a suction force, and suction head (12) is arranged at a lower side of the body (10) for sucking dust at the time of performing vacuum cleaning, and a suction nozzle (14) installed at the suction head (12), for sucking contaminated water at the time of performing water cleaning. The water collecting container (20) is composed of; a container (70) mounted at the body and having a space for storing water; a cover (74) mounted at an upper surface of the container (70) and having an outlet (72) for exhausting air inside the container (70); a division plate (80) for dividing inside of the container (70) into a first chamber (76) and a second chamber (78), and for introducing water stored in the second chamber (78) to the first chamber (76), when the water inside the second chamber (78) exceeds a certain level. A water exhaustion preventing unit (84) is arranged at the first chamber (76), for preventing water stored in the container (70) from being exhausted through the outlet (72). Accordingly mis-operation of the floater due to sloshing of the water stored in the container can be prevented.
Patent GB-2425603-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus that uses consumable items and a method of managing such apparatus
Inventor: YEARWORTH MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: Apparatus (10) is provided that uses a consumable item (11), of given type, requiring occasional renewal. The apparatus (10) has a first operating mode (17) in which it only works with a subset of consumable items of the given type; the apparatus also has a second operating mode (18) in which it is not restricted to working with consumable items of the aforesaid subset. The apparatus (10) is changed from its first mode (17) to its second mode (18) following a determination that the apparatus has reached a predetermined time or usage threshold for being in its first mode. The change to the second mode (18) is preferably effected in response to a release code generated either by the apparatus itself or by a remote system following the determination that the predetermined time or usage threshold being reached. Advantageously, the consumable items (11) can be used to pass usage data to a remote system.
Patent GB-2426615-A (GB)
Title: Proximity key
Inventor: WHITEMAN CHARLES RICHARD
IPC: G06F21/35
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: A proximity Key system consisting of two parts (the Key and the Software) prevents electronic equipment being used unless the Key-holder is nearby. The Key is a battery powered electrical device able to communicate via encoded radio waves. The Software configures programmable electrical equipment so that it can communicate with the Key (e.g. via Bluetooth<TM> technology) and estimate distance between the equipment and the Key. Use prevention is achieved by automatic locking of the equipment's central processing unit when a pre-selected distance between the Key and the equipment is exceeded. The equipment is unlocked by the user manually inputting a password or the Key moving back within the pre-selected distance. The Key and equipment (via the Software) can also be configured to emit a visual, audible or vibrating alarm when the pre-selected distance is exceeded.
Patent GB-2428409-A (GB)
Title: Symmetrical airbag device for mounting to either side of a vehicle
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN
IPC: B60R21/217
Filed: 2005-07-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an airbag device 30 for mounting within a vehicle having at least one seat comprising a seat back frame 44. The airbag device comprising a side airbag 32 for mounting to the seat back frame, inflator means 36 for inflating the side airbag in the event of a side vehicle impact, and an airbag housing 46 within which the airbag and the inflator means are mounted. The inflator means is provided with an integral mounting boss 36b that is configured to align the inflator means, airbag and the housing along an axis of symmetry (X-X) of the device so that the airbag device can be mounted on either the left side or the right side of the vehicle. The airbag housing may comprise a clamshell arrangement with first and second side hinges 48 which allow a housing mouth to open upon inflation of the airbag.
Patent GB-2418171-A (GB)
Title: Moulded automotive visor
Inventor: EMERLING DAVID M
IPC: B29C70/68
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: An automotive visor 12 includes a core member 24 and an integrally molded cover layer 26. The core member 24 may be formed as a single component, or may comprise two sections 24a,24b that are joined together in confronting relationship. The cover layer 26 can be molded to completely encapsulate the core member 24, or it may be applied to selected areas of the core member 24. The cover layer 26 is formed from a material having a hardness that is relatively lower than that of the core member 20, to provide an aesthetically pleasing feel to the finished visor 12.
Patent GB-2435146-A (GB)
Title: Group communications
Inventor: WOLAK STEPHEN JAN
IPC: H04W4/21
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: The communications system is disclosed that includes a plurality of devices associated in a group. A server 50 administers communications between members of the group. Preferably, member devices of the group are provided with a client application 52 for communicating with the server 50. In the embodiment the client application is installed on a mobile or cellular telecommunications device, such as a GPRS or 3G mobile handset. The client facilitates communications of the user of the handset with the server, and provides an interface between the underlying device functionality (such as a built-in camera, the device's file system etc.) to allow content to be easily accessed and shared amongst members of the group. Communications between the client application and the server may be performed by XML over HTTP using a GPRS or 3G bearer.