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Patent GB-2423534-A (GB)
Title: Roof structures
Inventor: JONES DENNIS ANTHONY
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A roof structure comprises an eaves beam 14 and glazing bars 12 each coupled at one end to the eaves beam and extending upwardly to a fixing location at the opposite end. At least one glazing bar 12 is coupled to the eaves beam 14 by a mounting bracket 10 having a coupling formation (44 figure 2) for co-operation with the eaves beam 14 and an end stop for co-operation with the glazing bar 12. The bracket 10 including said coupling formation (44 figure 2) is made by extrusion and may include an end stop for co-operation with the glazing bar 12. A later embodiment relates to a roof structure comprising an eaves beam 14, glazing bars 12 with cladding 32 and a mounting bracket 10 with a section which is received between the glazing bar and the cladding and has a coupling formation (44 figure 2) through which the bracket 10 is connected to the eaves beam 14. A further embodiment relates to a mounting bracket 10 comprising a section designed to be disposed in underlying relation with a glazing bar 12 and having a coupling formation (44 figure 2) with a separate intermediate component.
Patent GB-2412811-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle with mounting location for a microphone
Inventor: LINHARD KLAUS
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided in a passenger compartment thereof with a plug-in compartment 16 into which a microphone 18 can be plugged so as to be functionally capable. The plug-in compartment 16 can be provided in a steering wheel hub 17, a rear view mirror or in other acoustically suitable locations.
Patent GB-2412334-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for concentrating a solution
Inventor: MATSUURA KAZUO
IPC: C12H6/00
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: In the present invention, a solution containing a target substance is atomized into a mist by ultrasonic oscillation in an ultrasonic atomization chamber 4, and the target substance is collected by aggregating the atomized mist in a collection chamber 5, whereby the target substance is separated from the solution. Further, in the present invention, the gas phase pressure in the collection chamber 5 is maintained to be higher than an atmospheric pressure, whereby the saturation vapor pressure of the target substance in the gas phase is made lower than the saturation vapor pressure under atmospheric pressure.
Patent GB-2425874-A (GB)
Title: Eye-wear incorporating a segmented display
Inventor: HAZELL MICHAEL STUART
IPC: G09G3/14
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: An optical device, such as spectacles or goggles, has a segmented display 3 formed in a transparent substrate by directing light from a number of light sources 15 through respective light guides 14 and reflecting the light out of the transparent substrate at the ends of the light guides 14 to form individually illuminable segments 13. The device has the advantage that an electronically-generated display can be displayed to a viewer in combination with the image transmitted through the transparent substrate simply and relatively inexpensively. When incorporated in eye-wear the display 3 may be used to display alphanumeric data to a wearer. The display does not block light from the surroundings. Applications include providing elapsed time or heart rate to athletes.
Patent GB-2426127-A (GB)
Title: Vibrating electric motor with out of balance rotor
Inventor: HUGHES COLIN JONATHAN
IPC: H02K23/00
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: A vibration device comprises a motor having a stator and an unbalanced rotor each having one or more magnetic elements. In a commutated motor, rotor windings of electromagnets 80,90,110,120 interact with stator magnet elements on the other of the rotor and the stator to cause rotation of the rotor with respect to the stator, which electromagnets when considered together, have a centre of mass 100,130 which is offset from the axis of rotation of the rotor. Figs 7a-c show alternative unbalanced rotor designs for use with a 3 phase six pole brushless motor.
Patent GB-2419251-A (GB)
Title: Document camera with adjustable light source
Inventor: SHIH CHI-HSIEN
IPC: H04N5/222
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: A document camera with light compensation functionality includes a camera securing to a base. The document camera has an emitting-adjustable light source. A sensor, installed on top of the camera, measures the light in the surroundings and outputs an analog signal. A converter transforms the analog signal into a digital signal. A light-computing unit receives the digital signal and produces a signal including an optimum light condition. A light controller controls the intensity of the light of the emitting-adjustable light source according to the signal including the optimum light condition outputted from the light-computing unit.
Patent GB-2414498-A (GB)
Title: Shunt tube
Inventor: WANG DAVID WEI
IPC: E21B17/18
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: A gravel packing system 100 comprises a shunt tube 20 having a plurality of outlets 30 and flow control devices 139, 112 located between the outlets to selectively prevent communication between a passageway of the shunt tube 20 and the outlets 30. The flow control device may be a rupture disc 139 and the system may include a flow diverter to prevent inadvertent rupturing of the rupture disc 139.
Patent GB-2429783-A (GB)
Title: Stress free temperature variation monitor for railway tracks
Inventor: GIBBENS BRIAN
IPC: G01B11/02
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A measuring and monitoring device, which is fitted as a temporary or permanent fixture on to continuous welded rails. The device measures the linear expansion or contraction in the rail and compares the movement to a calibrated length. This process enables the rail stress and the Stress Free Temperature to be calculated. The main embodiment consists of a laser range finder and a reflector placed at two separate points along the rail. Distance is measured and the stress state is calculated.
Patent GB-2419283-A (GB)
Title: Reclining passenger seat for automobile
Inventor: SABERAN MOHAMMAD
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: An automotive slouch rear seat 30 including an upper seat back 32 and a lower seat bottom 34. The upper seat back 32 includes a fixed rear seat back 38, a pivotal seat back 36, and a sliding seat back 40. The pivotal seat back 36 has an upper end 46 and a lower end 48 for connecting to the lower seat bottom 34. The sliding seat back 40 is slidably engaged to the fixed rear seat back 38. The sliding seat back 40, is rotatably engaged to the upper end 46 of the pivotal seat back 36. The lower seat bottom 34 includes a fixed rear seat bottom 42 and a sliding seat lower 44. The sliding seat lower 44 is slidably engaged to the fixed rear seat bottom 42. The sliding seat lower 44 is rotatably engaged to the lower end 48 of the pivotal seat back 36.
Patent GB-2432615-A (GB)
Title: Animal portal having upper and lower portal parts pivotally connected
Inventor: BROOKFIELD COLIN RAYMOND
IPC: E05D15/48
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A pet flap comprises a door constructed in two elements, an uppermost part hinged at its top and a lower door element. The portal may be circular and rotatable and can be rotated from its locking position or to its entry/exit mode. The door's locking system may comprise two locking mechanisms that are housed within the lower door frame sides and offer three way locking.
Patent GB-2436413-A (GB)
Title: Reconfiguration in radio communication systems
Inventor: ROUX PIERRE
IPC: H04W24/04
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A reconfigurable radio equipment (101) comprises a reconfigurable radio element (303) as well as a secure certification processor (301). The secure certification processor (301) comprises a monitoring processor (325) which monitors compliance of the reconfigurable radio element (303) with a set of performance requirements. A validation processor (321) verifies the performance requirement notification and a requirements processor (323) updates the set of performance requirements in response to the notifications only if these are valid. The monitoring processor (325) enters the reconfigurable radio equipment (101) into a limited mode of operation (e.g. with the transmitter switched off) if the reconfigurable radio element (303) is not compliant with the performance requirements.
Patent GB-2423158-A (GB)
Title: A system that analyses an impact of operating soot blowers in a power plant
Inventor: CHENG XU
IPC: F23J3/02
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: A system that analyses an impact of operating soot blowers in a heat transfers section of a power plant determines a steam temperature influencing sequence and calculates a feed-forward signal to be applied to a steam temperature control system of the heat transfer section. The system operates a group of soot blowers for a number of times and collects quantitative date related to the steam temperature during and after each soot blowing operation. A computer program used by the system analyzes the quantitative data, generates a number of statistical parameters for evaluating the impact of operating the soot blowers according to a given sequence, which specifies a flow of cleaning spray used by the blowers over a time sequence, on the steam temperature, and determines whether the given sequence is a steam influencing sequence. Consequently, the system determines a feed-forward signal based on the steam temperature influencing sequence and applies the feed-forward signal to a steam temperature control system used by the heat transfer section to compensate for any adverse impact of the soot blowing operation.
Patent GB-2424582-A (GB)
Title: Benzoquinones and/or hydroquinones as topical antibacterial agents
Inventor: EADY ELIZABETH ANNE
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: A benzoquinone or hydroquinone for use in the topical treatment of bacterial infections. Preferred bacterial infections include staphylococcal and/or propionibacterial infections, particularly acne or MRSA. The benzoquinone or hydroquinone may be applied to the skin or nares, or non-living surfaces. The benzoquinone or hydroquinone may be halogenated, alkylated and/or methoxylated. The benzoquinones/hydroquinones include resorcinols and catechols. The preferred benzoquinone/hydroquinone is t-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ). Medicaments comprising a benzoquinone or hydroquinone may contain other drugs. The benzoquinone or hydroquinone may be formulated into cosmetics, skin or hair care preparations, pharmaceutical or veterinary preparations, toiletry products, laundry and/or fabric treatment products, agricultural products or horticultural products.
Patent GB-2422343-A (GB)
Title: Laser processing of a locally heated target material
Inventor: SUN YUNLONG
IPC: B23K26/38
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A method and laser system effect rapid removal of material from a workpiece (20) by applying heating energy in the form of a light beam (28) to a target location (16) on the workpiece to elevate its temperature while maintaining its dimensional stability. When the target portion of the workpiece is heated, a laser beam (12) is directed for incidence on the heated target location. The laser beam preferably has a processing laser output that is appropriate to effect removal of the target material from the workpiece. The combined incidence of the processing laser output and the heating energy on the target location enables the processing laser output to remove a portion of the target material at a material removal rate that is higher than the material removal rate achievable when the target material is not heated.
Patent GB-2426307-A (GB)
Title: Coupling with gate valve for fibre optic conduits
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT E
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: A coupling for conduit 17 suitable for carrying fibre optic cables or the like has male 30 and female 10 coupling halves designed to provide an unobstructed conduit path 18, 36 when connected. The male member 30 has a sliding gate valve 48, (40, figure 3) with a cam follower 50, which cooperates with cam surface 28 on the female member 10 to open automatically when the coupling halves are mated. Spring 52 closes the passageway when the halves are separated. The arrangement is intended for under sea use, where the gate valve prevents debris from entering the passageway when the coupling is separated. The coupling has seals 24, 26 to provide a fluid tight connection, and allows fibre optic cable to be threaded through a long run of conduit after 2 or more sections have been joined. A retaining pin 44 prevents rotation of the gate and limits its extension.
Patent GB-2426986-A (GB)
Title: Tent having a cover panel mounted on a flexible element
Inventor: METTAVANT BENJAMIN
IPC: E04H15/58
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: The invention concerns a tent (1) in a canvas wall of which an opening (11) is formed, and which comprises a cover panel (8) for said opening (11). This panel (8) is mounted on at least one flexible element (9) able to deflect between a first position in which at least the distal end of the panel is held away from the opening (11) and a second position in which said panel (8) covers the opening (11). Locking means (12) ensure locking of the panel (8) in the second position or in an intermediate position. Preferably the flexible element consists of a hoop (9) whose curved portion corresponds to the distal end of the cover panel (8). Being a tent having a hoop structure in the shape of a continuous upper loop (3), the flexible element is a hoop in the shape of a loop portion which, in its second position, is substantially superimposed upon one of the side portions of the upper loop. In this case, the cover panel is formed by the continuation of the canvas wall which extends between the two free ends (24a, 24b) of the hoop (24) forming a hinge zone (27) for pivoting of the cover panel.
Patent GB-2429759-A (GB)
Title: Flow control valve
Inventor: KRESS MICHAEL P
IPC: F16K3/32
Filed: 2006-07-25
Abstract: A solenoid-operated flow control valve 100 allowing easy adjustment of fluid flow for a variety of hydraulic attachments includes a flow adjustment device 200 which is calibrated to allow predetermined flow rates at predetermined amounts of rotation. Flow adjustments are effected by rotating a flow adjustment knob 220 through a predetermined angle. Stops and markings may be provided for tactile feedback and ease of adjustment.
Patent GB-2429129-A (GB)
Title: Optical range finder having a complex lens for measuring both near and far distance objects
Inventor: DEZHONG YANG
IPC: G01S7/481
Filed: 2006-08-07
Abstract: An optical range finder is disclosed comprising a light emitter 1 for emitting a measurement light, an aligning objective lens system 2 for aligning the measurement light emitted from said light emitter 1, a receiving objective lens system 3 for receiving and converging the reflected measurement light, a light receiver 4 for receiving the reflected measurement light passing through the receiving objective lens system 3 and outputting a corresponding electrical signal, and a controlling and analyzing circuit 5 for controlling, analyzing and processing the electrical signal so as to determine the measured distance to an object 6. The receiving objective lens system 3 further includes a first optical portion 31 for receiving the reflected measurement light of a long-distance measured object and converging and projecting it onto the light receiving surface 41 of the light receiver 4, and a second optical portion 32 for receiving the reflected measurement light of a short-distance measured object and converging and projecting it onto the light receiving surface 41 of said light receiver 4. The receiving objective lens system 3 is divided into a first and a second optical portion 31,32 for receiving the long-distance and short-distance reflected measurement light respectively, so as to avoid moving the light receiving surface 41 or adding other optical deflecting elements in the receiving light path.
Patent GB-2430483-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerator with tv and radio function
Inventor: LEE IK-KYU
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A refrigerator allow a user to watch a TV broadcast program or listen to a radio broadcast, by including a main controller (40) for selecting a TV function or radio function according to a user's request, a radio tuner (30) for receiving voice data included in a frequency band of a radio set when the radio function is selected by the main controller (40), a TV driving circuit (50) for receiving a TV broadcast program when the TV function is selected by the main controller (40), and outputting image data and voice data included in the TV broadcast program, a TV screen (24) for displaying the image data, and a speaker (22) for outputting the voice data included in the TV broadcast program or the voice data included in the frequency band.
Patent GB-2433777-A (GB)
Title: Method for inspecting object using multi-energy radiation and apparatus therefor
Inventor: KANG KEJUN
IPC: G01N23/06
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for inspecting an object uses multi-energy radiation. The method comprises the steps of: causing multi-energy radiation to interact with an object under inspection; detecting and recording transmission intensity values after an interaction between the multi-energy radiation and the object under inspection; substituting a first portion of the transmission intensity values into a predetermined calibration function to obtain information about a potential material range to which the inspected object belongs; and determining the material of the object with higher accuracy by applying a set of functions suitable for an energy band corresponding to the information to a second portion of the transmission intensity values. Preferred embodiments are applicable to large container cargo inspection without opening containers at customs, ports and airports.
Patent GB-2447024-A (GB)
Title: A dispensing machine for hot or cold drinks
Inventor: BENTLEY ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: A47J31/057
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: A beverage preparation machine for dispensing hot or cold beverages comprises a housing 210, a first reservoir station 120, and a first reservoir 220 for containing an aqueous medium. The first reservoir 220 is connectable to said first reservoir station 120 and an auxiliary module station (see 300, fig.8) is provided for receiving an auxiliary module 320. The auxiliary module 320, 380 may be a heater or a chiller. The auxiliary module station (300, fig.8) may be moved from a hidden position to an operating position. A second reservoir 280 may also be provided on the machine, and may connect either to the auxiliary module station or to a second reservoir station 180. Alternatively, there may be one reservoir station provided (see fig. 10), and two reservoirs (220, 280, fig.10), which may be swapped on and off the reservoir station depending on e.g. whether hot or cold drinks are required.
Patent GB-2448472-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft device for securing a surfboard to a vehicle roof bar
Inventor: BASSETT PAUL
IPC: B60R9/048
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: A device for securing a surfboard to a roof bar of a vehicle to prevent theft comprises a rigid, mild steel, U-shaped bar with U-shaped feet adapted to engage a roof bar. In use, the device (part B) is inverted and positioned above a surfboard that has been placed on the roof bars. The device is secured to a roof bar by means of padlocks inserted through holes provided in each foot of the device. A guard plate (part D) which, in use, covers the base of the fin of the surfboard may be provided on a perpendicular extension of the device (part A). A rectangular slot in the guard plate is adapted to receive the fin. The plate prevents the fin from being unscrewed or sawn to remove the surfboard from the vehicle.
Patent GB-2438242-A (GB)
Title: Snap-acting or bistable piezoelectric actuator and generator
Inventor: CLINGMAN DAN J
IPC: H02N2/04
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: As a generator for vibration energy harvesting (VEH) the device includes a support structure 14 that supports a piezoelectric beam 12. A biasing element, for example a coil spring 30, is coupled between the free end of the piezoelectric beam and the support structure. The spring exerts a compressive force on the beam and so causes deflection of the beam between the two stable positions at each end of its travel. A double- or dual-beam generator is also disclosed (figs 4-6). As an actuator (figs 7, 8) the compressive force applied by the spring serves to amplify the displacement when electric signals are applied to the piezoelectric layers 16, 18. The device operates over a wider band of drive frequencies than conventional piezoelectric beams. The linear beam may be supported at both ends by a spring or replaced by a recurve-shaped beam (figs 11,12). The device is well adapted for use with commercial aircraft, military aircraft and spacecraft.
Patent GB-2438303-A (GB)
Title: Camera module package with flexible circuit board having holes corresponding to image sensor contacts
Inventor: KWAK HYUNG CHAN
IPC: H01L31/0203
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A camera module package comprises: image sensor 21 having light receiving section 23 formed in a central portion and plural bumps 22 (electrical contacts) around light receiving section 23; a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 25 closely bonded to the image sensor by flip-chip-bonding, the FPCB having plural via holes 27 at bonding positions corresponding to the bumps such that bumps 22 and via holes 27 are closely bonded one to one; and an optical unit (30, see Figure 6) with housing (32) on the FPCB and lens barrel (31) screwed to the central portion of the housing. The flexible circuit board and sensor may have an anisotropic conductive film (ACF) or non conducting paste (NCP) between the bonds. The FPCB holes may have an inner gold (Au) or tin (Su) plated layer. An infrared (IR) cut filter may be mounted on top of the circuit board (FPCB) or on a bottom surface of the housing.
Patent GB-2451676-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device housing made from a thermosetting material
Inventor: LASAROV HARRI AUKUSTI
IPC: H01M2/10
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: An electronic apparatus comprises a protective housing formed from a thermosetting material, wherein at least some of the electronic components of the electronic apparatus are integrated into said protective housing. Components 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 are mounted on a printed circuit board 10 or some other mechanical support, and the entire structure is encapsulated in a thermoset resin 80 to form a protective housing. The electronic apparatus may be a mobile telephone or may be a power cell for an electronic device. In some embodiments, non-thermosetting materials may also be incorporated into the housing.
Patent GB-2452044-A (GB)
Title: A wand for an appliance
Inventor: STICKNEY TIMOTHY NICHOLAS
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2007-08-21
Abstract: The invention provides a wand 100 for an appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner 10 comprising first and second tubes (114, 116, fig 6) and a support mechanism 128. The second tube (116, fig 6) is slideable telescopically within the first tube (114, fig 6) along a common axis (X-X, fig 5). The first and second tubes (114, 116, fig 6) are adapted and arranged to be selectively secured to one another in an extended position or to allow free movement therebetween and the support mechanism 128 is located between overlapping portions of the first and second tubes (114, 116, fig 6). The support mechanism 128 comprises a plurality of tapered portions 140, 150 adapted and arranged to provide support between the first and second tubes (114, 116, fig 6) at separate points along the common axis (X-X. fig 5) of the first and second tubes (114, 116, fig 6). By supporting adjacent tubes (114, 116, fig 6) at a plurality of discrete points along the common axis (X-X, fig 5), the tubes (114, 116, fig 6) are held more firmly with respect to one another, and the maximum allowable play between the tubes (114, 116, fig 6) is reduced. This improves the structural strength of the connection between the tubes (114, 116, fig 6) together with the perceived quality of the wand 100 as a whole.