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Patent GB-2375890-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic rocker switch
Inventor: GILLMANN UWE
IPC: H01H11/00
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: A rocker switch is provided with a mechanical switch unit comprising a switch housing 11 in which a spring-loaded reciprocating switching element 14 is mounted, and an actuating rocker 16, connected to the switching element 14 and with an electric Hall sensor switch unit 17. A rocker switch of this type is composed of few components, requires no mechanical adjustment for the central position or for the end stops and therefore achieves precise resetting and operates without play over its entire lifetime. The switching element 14 comprises a hinge pin 30 rotatably mounted in the switch housing 11 and surrounded by a doubled coiled spring 25 biased in the switch housing, one of two free end legs 27, 29 of the spring being fixed in the switch housing 11 and the other being mounted on a first arm 38 non-rotatably connected to the hinge pin 30. The central spring leg 28 is mounted in the switch housing 11 and also on a second arm 37 non-rotatably connected to the hinge pin 30.
Patent GB-2374340-A (GB)
Title: Polycrystalline material, method for the production thereof and articles made therefrom
Inventor: ALEXANDROV VLADIMIR ILIICH
IPC: C30B28/06
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: The inventive material consists of tetragonally modified needle- or lamellar-shaped zirconium dioxide crystallites having dimensions not exceeding 0.05 mm, which are oriented parallel to larger axes thereof and forming a rectangular grid. Such a structure of the material ensures its increased resistance to initial cracking, providing high physical-chemical characteristics thereof. The material is obtained at a relieved pressure by melting into a cold container with horizontal displacement thereof relative to an inductor. The physical-chemical characteristics make it possible to produce highly-sharp scalpels with an operating life up to 60 operations on thick tissues using this material, ten regrindings can occur without the need to change a profile of the tool.
Patent GB-2391048-A (GB)
Title: An engine coolant pump having a clutch in a pumping chamber
Inventor: JOYCE STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: F04D13/02
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: An engine coolant pump, for a motor vehicle, comprises an impeller 30 driven by a clutch disposed in a pumping chamber with the impeller 30. The clutch has a biasing member, eg an electromagnetic actuator 40, which moves a driving member 36 and a driven member 38 into and out of engagement so as to drive the impeller 30 which is integral with the driven member 38. Pumped coolant 26 extends between the driving member 36 and the driven member 38 to facilitate slippage of the driving member 36 when it is not fully engaged with the driven member 38. In other embodiment the electromagnetic actuator 40 may be replaced by a solenoid or hydraulic actuator that acts against the bias of a spring so as to disengage the clutch. The actuators may be dispensed with and the spring adjusted so as to provide a constant force which allows relative slip of the members 36, 38 above a predetermined pump/engine speed.
Patent GB-2375026-A (GB)
Title: Moveable articulated arm for coordinate measuring machine with position transducers connected to a controller via a serial network
Inventor: RAAB SIMON
IPC: G01B5/008
Filed: 1999-05-07
Abstract: An articulated arm of a coordinate measuring machine has position sensors which may be encoders 80. These are connected to interfaces 92 which each have unique addresses and include a memory 93 for storing position data. The interfaces are connected to a controller 24 via a serial bus 20 and a capture line 21. In use a signal on the capture line instructs the interfaces to store position data in the memory and the controller then serially addresses each interface in turn to transfer the stored position data from the memory to the controller over the serial bus. Transferred data may also include acknowledgement bits for handshaking. A temperature sensor 82 and other optional devices 110 may also be connected to the serial bus. This arrangement allows a reduction in the amount of wiring in the moveable arm.
Patent GB-2393756-A (GB)
Title: Template for installing cavity closers or roller shutter guides
Inventor: BROOM GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: E06B9/58
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A template 1 facilitates the installation of cavity closers, roller shutter guides or combinations thereof and comprises means for adjusting its dimensions so that it can be removed once the cavity closers or guides have been fixed to the wall. Means are provided for securing the relative positions of the cavity closers or guides. The template may include corner members 2, which are joined together by link members, which may consist of sleeve members 3 and arm members 4. The sleeve members may telescopically engage the arm members and the arm members may telescopically engage the corner members.
Patent GB-2384195-A (GB)
Title: Heat source in a reformation apparatus and method
Inventor: SKIDDLE ANGELIKA
IPC: B01J12/00
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for performing a steam reforming reaction. A heat source 10 is provided to supply heat to a surrounding reaction chamber 21 in which the steam reforming reaction takes place in the presence of a steam reforming catalyst 20. The heat source 10 advantageously generates heat by the catalytic combustion of fuel so that the heat source does not have to operate at the higher temperatures of conventional steam reforming reactors. The heat source catalyst 11 may be provided as a coating on the inside of a tube arranged to receive a combustion mixture. The combustion mixture may be delivered to the heat source through a perforated tube 12 arranged with more perforations 13 at one end to vary the amount of heat delivered to the reaction chamber 21 along its length. The reaction chamber may be surrounded by a hydrogen selective membrane 30 to enable hydrogen produced in the steam reforming reaction to leave the reaction chamber. The steam reforming catalyst 20 is preferably removable from the reaction chamber to enable replacement when it's activity has fallen to an unacceptable level.
Patent GB-2394572-A (GB)
Title: Electronic media production system and method
Inventor: FALLON PAUL JOHN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: An electronic media production system produces an electronic media product which comprises electronic media and packaging for the electronic media. Electronic media data and associated electronic media packaging data for a plurality of electronic media products are stored at a data source. A user requests an electronic media product from the data source and electronic media data and associated electronic media packaging data for the electronic media product are downloaded to the user's computer for the production of the electronic media product by writing the electronic media data to an electronic media and the printing of packaging for the electronic media using the electronic media packaging data. Thus, a complete packaged electronic media product is produced simply from downloaded data from a remote data source.
Patent GB-2395520-A (GB)
Title: Window Regulator having cable within tube
Inventor: DOBSON SIMON BLAIR
IPC: E05F11/48
Filed: 2002-11-20
Abstract: A window regulator cable arrangement 12 includes <WC 1>a cable drum wheel 230, a <WC 1>first top pulley wheel 220, a first bottom pulley wheel 226, and a cable 234. The cable drum wheel 230, the top pulley wheel 230 and the bottom pulley wheel are in a <WC 1>spaced apart relationship with the cable 234 being mounted thereon to provide <WC 1>cable runs between the wheels. One of the wheels is temporarily spaced from another wheel by a semi rigid tube 260, 261 surrounding the associated cable run in order to maintain tension in the cable. The semi rigid tube can be made from extruded plastics material such as PVC or polyethylene.
Patent GB-2395923-A (GB)
Title: Sieving apparatus
Inventor: GARRETT DAVID AUBREY
IPC: B07B1/42
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: An industrial sieving or screening machine has a resonator rod (14) on the separator screen (10). The rod extends between two spaced ends and has a transducer (16) located at one end to excite the rod (14) over its length to assist with deblinding the screen (10). The rod (14) may be spiral in shape or shaped with other smoothly blended complex curves such as an S-shape. A spiral rod resonator (14) fixed to the top of the sieve screen (10) may be used as a guide for material to be screened.
Patent GB-2396604-A (GB)
Title: Freight container
Inventor: TAYLOR COLIN LINDSAY
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: A liftable freight container (1) is provided with a support frame (F) mounted on hinges (H) on a support strut (S) to define a triangular structure, a stay (T) being pivotally mounted at the apex (P) and having its distal end releasable connected (20) to the base (2) of the container. This strengthens the container for lifting at its corner fittings (8, 9). The stay can be folded back against the frame to allow the latter to be swung outwardly for loading/unloading.
Patent GB-2388679-A (GB)
Title: Revising software in a multi-functional printer by loading a software bundle.
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM MARK
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: Multi-component software in a multi-functional printer is revised by loading a software bundle which contains at least one revised component. The software is qualified before it is bundled and the bundle could be a single file. Also the printer could have a smart print cartridge. The bundle could be placed on a server, which could be the printer. Also information relating to the revision could be transmitted prior to, during, and/or after the bundle is loaded. Also disclosed is a computer-readable medium storage instructions to load a software bundle on to a printer, in which the instructions could include instructions to initialize the printer. Also disclosed is a multi-functional printer with an input for receiving a software bundle, with components for at least two parts, where the input could be a network interface and the processor is configured to distinguish each of software components and to recognise a file extension associated with the software bundle.
Patent GB-2398706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in mobile communication device security
Inventor: MAHESWARANATHAN GAITHRI
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: A mobile communication device 105 includes a keypad 103 and a retractable holder 107 for a smart card (e.g. a SIM card). The smart card holder 107 contains a solenoid (213, fig.2a) for locking the holder in a closed position. The device stores a security code which is associated with the smart card holder 107. When the user wishes to remove the smart card, they enter the security code onto the mobile device 105 via the keypad 103. If the entered code is the same as the stored code, the mobile device 105 energises the solenoid (213) to allow the holder 107 to be opened and the smart card to be replaced. If the code is entered incorrectly the smart card holder 107 will be physically locked shut by the solenoid (213). The solenoids de-energised position is with the piston (215) extended, therefore, even removal of the battery will result in the smart card holder remaining locked.
Patent GB-2399742-A (GB)
Title: Clothes line accessory
Inventor: FEE GORDON BRADFORD
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A clothes line accessory (1) can be removably attached to a clothes line. Items of clothing or other items can be attached to the accessory (1) in order to dry these items. The clothes line accessory (1) comprises a support member (3), garment attachment means (5) arranged along the length of the support member from which clothes can be hung and at least two suspension means (7) mutually spaced apart along the length of the support member. The suspension means are suitable for hanging the support member from a clothes line.
Patent GB-2400154-A (GB)
Title: Bolt having yieldable end cap for frictionally engaging threaded bores
Inventor: MALMENSTAM JONAS
IPC: B60R21/213
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: A fastening is disclosed which comprises a bolt (10). The bolt (10) has a head (11) and a threaded shank (12) extending from the head (11). The threaded shank (12) is dimensioned to co-operate with a predetermined threaded bore and the free end of the shank (12) remote from the head (11) is provided with an end cap (20). The end cap (20) has a yieldable formation (22) to engage frictionally with the threaded bore. Preferably, the end cap (20) is a separate component which is secured to the bolt (10) in a rotatable manner.
Patent GB-2402454-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic transmission
Inventor: DUDER JOHN DANIEL
IPC: H02K51/00
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: A transmission system that transmits rotary motion without contact between the rotating bodies A & B by using permanent and/or electromagnets C. Transmission of rotary motion may be prevented by reducing the current through the electromagnets. Additional magnets may be used to provide supplemental or exclusive braking in the system. Furthermore the electromagnets in the system my be used in conjunction with other magnets to act as a starter motor or supplement the power supplied to the transmission system. Additionally as the electromagnets can be activated when required a wide range of gear ratios are available.
Patent GB-2388542-A (GB)
Title: Condom with male genital desensitizer lubricant
Inventor: HARRISON MICHAEL J
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2001-12-03
Abstract: A condom (3) having a first lubricating composition (11) containing a male genitalia desensitizing agent on the inside surface thereof and a second lubricating composition (8) on the outside surface thereof. The first lubricating composition (11), has a higher viscosity than the second lubricating composition (8) so that the first lubricating composition remains on the inside surface of the condom during packaging, shipping, storage, and use.
Patent GB-2403869-A (GB)
Title: Radio telephone device
Inventor: ROBSON DAVID C
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A radiotelephone device (10) having an interface (12) for connecting to a telephone (11) for receiving signals (e.g. DTMF signals) generated from a keypad (14) of the telephone apparatus. The device has a decoder (26) for decoding signals received from the telephone, a display (28) arranged to display menu items and a controller (20) coupled to the display and the decoder for causing the display to display selected menu items including at least a message write-send and/or receive option in response to signals received from the telephone. Thus, a simple, cost-effective way is provided for connecting a telephone or PBX directly to a GSM or other radiotelephone network.
Patent GB-2393454-A (GB)
Title: Computerised control of tufting machine
Inventor: MORGANTE MICHAEL R
IPC: D05C15/32
Filed: 2000-11-23
Abstract: Pattern parameters for a tufting machine, in particular one with single-end yarn feed rollers, are input to a computer whose graphic display showing the high and low tufts is used to create a data file and when the data file is processed a feed value assigned to an individual stitch is based not only on the selected pile height of that stitch but also that of at least the preceding stitch. The preceding two stitches may be taken into account. The machine may have two needle bars with respective yarn feed attachments loaded respectively with alternating yarns of first and second and third and fourth colours and the computer blends the yarns to obtain a desired colour. The data supplied to the computer may be obtained by scanning a colour image.
Patent GB-2399183-A (GB)
Title: Flour and dough evaluation apparatus
Inventor: CICERELLI LUCIO
IPC: G01N3/04
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: The invention comprises new apparatus for the analysis of flours and doughs, a method of carrying out such analyses, and the use of data obtained from such analyses in the control of baking processes. The apparatus comprises at least one, and preferably two, pressure chambers 2, 3. A dough sample 4 is placed between the chambers and may be inflated into one of the chambers 2,3 by adjusting the relative chamber pressures. The extent of inflation may be measured by a laser displacement sensor 8 and the temperature of the dough may be controlled. Inflation data can be used to calculate dough and flour properties and to control various steps in the manufacture of a baked product.
Patent GB-2406659-A (GB)
Title: Clock having a plurality of indicator hands extra to the normal hour and minute hands
Inventor: HASSAN KAMRUL
IPC: G04F3/00
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: There is described an event time indicator for assisting in the timing of medication or other regular activities, the indicator comprising an analogue clock face 8,15,12 with additional radially-oriented fingers 18,24 selectively settable to indicate timing for events such as medicament doses. The indicator fingers are angularly orientable on the clock face by means of individual setting devices 22,28, or a collective selectively operable setting device. The indicator fingers may be distinguished by colour or indicia, and a reference element 29,30 may be provided to display the identity of the next operative indicator hand.
Patent GB-2412189-A (GB)
Title: Security component for use with an internet browser application
Inventor: PRETTEJOHN MICHAEL HUGH
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: A security component 14 for use with an internet browser application 12 which displays internet resources in response to receiving resource locators (URLs) specifying the internet resources. The security component, which may be a plug-in or toolbar for a web browser, comprises means for receiving a resource locator from the browser and means for providing a security alert if the resource locator fulfils one or more criteria, such as comparing the resource locator or portions thereof for matches to a plurality of character patterns or for the presence of specific characters 22. One specific embodiment relates to the detection of the characters "%01" in a URL. The security component may further send the resource locator or representation to a security information server 18 which maintains a database of security information 20 relating to internet locations and which performs the comparison and returns security information to the security component indicating whether the resource locator has an associated potential security risk. The database may also hold registration information relating to a plurality of IP addresses and such information may be retrieved by the security component from the server. The security information may also comprise suspected security vulnerabilities associated with an internet location in the database, the security vulnerabilities relating to one or more of the operating system of a web server associated with the location, the version of the operating system, the web server software used by the web server and the version of the web server software. The described browser plug-in or toolbar therefore provides protection from browsing to/downloading information from potentially malicious resource locations (URLs).
Patent GB-2412544-A (GB)
Title: Visual verification of the user of a mobile device
Inventor: THOMPSON PETER RICHARD
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: A method of providing a visual verification of the user of a mobile communication device and a mobile communication device for providing such a visual verification, in which the image 1 is received in the device 3, encrypted and stored in the device 3, and decrypted and displayed on the display 19 of the device 3. The method is suitable for displaying a photo-identity of the user of a contactless smart card which is integrated into the mobile device.
Patent GB-2403793-A (GB)
Title: Solar powered energy generation system
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: F03G6/06
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: The Solar Powered Energy Generation System And Solar Powered Transportation Devices Solar Powered Car 2 uses the heat or the coldness of its environment to generate electricity or produce energy and does not use a fuel, does not pollute the environment and is perpetual motion. A Perpetual Battery 2 may be used to supply the heater or refrigerant pump with energy.
Patent GB-2416461-A (GB)
Title: System and method for tracing the whereabouts of mobile terminals in mobile communications system
Inventor: MARKOULIDAKIS IOANNIS
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: The invention provides a method of increasing the positional accuracy of current tracing techniques used for finding the whereabouts of mobile terminals in mobile communications systems. Location measurements, derived during the idle mode of a mobile terminal by means of a pre-selected tracing technique (the "IMLT") and stored, are retrieved during a set-up phase for a location-based service ("LBS") and are processed, preferably in accordance with a statistical procedure such as Kalman filtering, to improve the accuracy of the location. Operation during the set-up phase may be associated with the IMLT, or with a different pre-selected technique.
Patent GB-2416383-A (GB)
Title: Check valve with a coupling to secure the seats reversibly to the valve body
Inventor: PASINI MARCO
IPC: F16K3/02
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A check valve - in particular a check valve of the type with an expanding gate - wherein the seats, after being inserted in corresponding housings formed in the body of the valve, are secured reversibly to the body of the valve. A recess is formed in the outer shell of each seat and in the inner surface of the corresponding housing; when the seat is located in the corresponding housing, the two recesses face each other so as to form a single space and the seat is secured reversibly to the valve body by means of a coupling inserted in the above mentioned space through an aperture formed in the valve body to coincide with the space. The coupling means can be removed through said aperture to release the seat from the valve body.
Patent GB-2408491-A (GB)
Title: Railway vehicles with locking castor wheels
Inventor: CANNELL CYRIL
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 2004-11-11
Abstract: A ground level or elevated railway with the wheels of the railway vehicles fitted with tyres of rubber or other resilient material,the leading and trailing-wheels of the trucks or bogies being both arranged to castor and alternately locked by a sliding bar 1 according to the direction of travel. The rails are of solid or hollow trough section (figures 1, 2),the latter being temperature controlled and fault monitored by circulation of fluid through the hollow cavity.
Patent GB-2424534-A (GB)
Title: Authoring an audiovisual production with subtitles or other captions
Inventor: GREEN STUART
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention relate to an authoring system for authoring an audiovisual production, for example for storage on a DVD-Video disc. The audiovisual production typically comprises audiovisual content and accompanying captions and the authoring system typically comprises: a first data store for storing audiovisual assets; a second data store for storing raw caption data; means for generating caption assets, using the raw caption data, and storing the caption assets in a third data store; and, means for generating the audiovisual production, using at least the audiovisual assets and the caption assets, and storing the audiovisual production in a fourth data store. A data structure including references to the audiovisual assets and raw caption data may be generated and expanded in the authoring process. The invention finds particular application in the field of DVD authoring including sub-title authoring and sub-title localisation.