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Patent GB-2373759-A (GB)
Title: Creasing machine
Inventor: GARNER WILFRID MACLEOD
IPC: B31F1/08
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: The machine includes a creasing mechanism, a feed mechanism, a transport mechanism (8) e.g. rolls for transporting sheets of material through the creasing mechanism, and a control means for controlling operation of the creasing mechanism and the transport mechanism. The creasing mechanism includes an upper adjustably positioned creasing element (28) and a lower creasing element (26) that is moveable towards the upper creasing element to produce a crease in a sheet of material located between those elements, driven by a drive mechanism comprising a motor which, when a signal is given to perform a creasing step, is coupled to a shaft 48, which via a rod 50, causes a single vertical reciprocation of the element (26). An infra-red sensor 17 detects a sheet leading edge and, together with an encoder associated with upper roll (8) enable a microprocessor to monitor the exact position of the sheet passing through the creasing mechanism.
Patent GB-2369906-A (GB)
Title: Electronic mail service system
Inventor: NAKAMURA NORIYASU
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: When an electronic mail service center (40) receives a request for direct mail transmission from a company user terminal (10), it searches personal information stored in a database for general users satisfying a condition on a destination and automatically transmits a direct mail to general user terminals (20) of the users satisfying the condition. When the direct mail is in the form of a questionnaire, the electronic mail service center (40) receives the replies to the questionnaire from the general user terminals (20), compiles the replies, and transmits the compiled replies to the company user terminal (10). When the electronic mail service center (40) receives an electronic mail addressed to a registered user after the registered user establishes a condition of electronic mail reception, the electronic mail service center (40) transmits the electronic mail to a registered user terminal (30) only if the received electronic mail satisfies the condition of electronic mail reception of the registered user.
Patent GB-2362606-A (GB)
Title: Electrophotographic component cleaning apparatus
Inventor: BOOCKHOLDT DARIUS
IPC: G03G21/00
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: An electrophotographic component cleaning apparatus includes a cleaning roller (202) which is installed into the printer in place of the transfer roller (14). A reservoir (203) pivotally attached to the shaft (201) of the cleaning roller (202) contains cleaning fluid which is absorbed into the cleaning roller. Movement of the cleaning roller (202) over the surface of the photoconductor drum (3) results in the removal of contaminants. In a third embodiment of the electrophotographic component cleaning apparatus for use with an electrophotographic print cartridge (9), the electrophotographic print cartridge (9) is mounted into a stand (400) with the drum (3) in contact with the cleaning roller (202). Movement of the cleaning roller (202) over the surface of the photoconductor drum (3) results in the removal of contaminants.
Patent GB-2370143-A (GB)
Title: Automatic price correcting system
Inventor: HARA YOSHINOBU
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2001-06-06
Abstract: A automatic price correcting system enabling a seller and a buyer to communicate over a network. This system comprises: a standard price memory unit for storing a price, presented by the seller, as a standard price in response to the specification of an article presented by the buyer; standard specification table for storing the specification of the article presented by the buyer; and a correction table for storing information necessary for correcting the price of the article presented by the seller. When the specifications of the article are changed, according to this system, the difference between the specifications of the article, as stored in the standard specification table, and the changed specifications of the article is converted into a correction value of the price with reference to the correction table. The standard price stored in the standard price storage unit is corrected with the correction value of the price. The price is estimated promptly and easily according to the change in the specifications to improve the efficiency of the specification change.
Patent GB-2374292-A (GB)
Title: Portable infant carrier
Inventor: CHEN ER-JUI
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: A portable infant carrier includes a basin-shaped base having a mattress pad laid thereon for carrying a baby, and a first plate and second plate pivotally mounted on the base. The first and second plates are selectively movable between a position to cover the base, and a position where the first plate is inclined for the baby to lean on. The mattress pad also serves as a partition under which some baby articles, such as milk bottles or nipples, can be stored.
Patent GB-2387758-A (GB)
Title: A plant support
Inventor: BRIGGS PHILIP RALPH
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: A plant climber support comprises a plastic frame 9 fixed to steel tubes 8. The steel tubes are affixed to a plantpot using adjustable brackets 1 which fit over the rim of the pot. Extra frames may be added to the support using extension caps 5. Branch support clips attached to the frame may be used as extra support for the plant. The plant support may be attached to the plantpot by other means. These include holes in the rim of the pot designed to accept press fit plastic inserts (6) to receive the tubes and tube inserts moulded into the pot to receive the tubes (4). The steel tubes may also be supported by spigots in a plastic base (3) which is placed in the base of the pot below the soil/compost.
Patent GB-2376987-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for securing a part, such as a cylinder liner, to a pump
Inventor: ADAY JAMES C
IPC: F04B53/16
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: Apparatus (40) is provided for securing a cylinder liner (58) to a pump module of a reciprocating pump, such as a mud pump. The apparatus (40) includes a body (50) attached to the pump module, a ram (42) in sliding contact with the body (50) and having a mating surface (78) contacting the liner (50). Upon pressurisation of fluid in a chamber (96) defined by the body (50), the ram (42), and a pair of seals (44,46) therebetween, the ram (42) slides between a first position and a second position. The ram (42) secures the liner (58) to the module when in the first position and is removable in the second position. A locking ring (48) engages the body (50), may be hand rotated upon pressurisation, and mechanically holds the ram (42) in the first position in the absence of hydraulic pressure.
Patent GB-2371773-A (GB)
Title: Mould for producing artificial bone
Inventor: KAMIYA AKIRA
IPC: B29C43/36
Filed: 2000-02-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a mold comprising split dies 2 to be arranged in opposition about a substrate 1 and an outer frame 3 situated about the perimeter of the split dies 2, wherein the outer frame 3 and split dies 2 function as a wedge and move slidably so as to convert the load produced by a vertical uniaxial press into load applied from two opposing directions across the horizontal and wherein a fixed mould member 6 is shaped to accommodate a head of the substrate 1. The substrate may be of titanium or titanium alloy. Split dies 2 move in such a way as to compress the titanium or titanium alloy substrate and uniformly press the side faces thereof so as to impart the required configuration to the substrate. An artificial bone having high biological affinity is produced by the mold.
Patent GB-2377579-A (GB)
Title: Image projection system
Inventor: LICHTFUSS HANS A
IPC: H04N21/414
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: A projector 100 has an in-built network interface for receiving presentation data over a network connection 105 and a projection system 106 for projecting the received presentation data onto a separate projection screen 104. The projector may play audio information in addition to images. The projector may be provided with a flatbed scanner 101, memory card slots 102 or facilities for other types of storage eg CD-RW, DVD or ZIP drives. The projector may further have a PC interface 103 and controls 108 to control the downloading of information or the projector display.
Patent GB-2373248-A (GB)
Title: Calixarenes
Inventor: NICHOLSON GRAEME PETER
IPC: G01N27/333
Filed: 2000-12-11
Abstract: Disclosed are "acid-thioamide" calixarenes of formula (I), wherein: L is [-CR<SB>2</SB>-] or [-O-CH<SB>2</SB>-O-] and is the same or different between each aryl group; R<SP>5</SP> is H, NO<SB>2</SB>, halogen, or C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>10</SB>aliphatic hydrocarbyl group, C<SB>6</SB>-c<SB>20</SB> aryl group, C<SB>6</SB>-C<SB>20</SB> hydrocarbylaryl group, any of which is optionally substituted by one or more halo or oxo groups or interrupted by one or more oxo groups, and R<SP>5</SP> is the same or different on each aryl group: R<SP>1</SP> comprises a carboxy group which is or is not protonated or protected; two groups out of R<SP>2</SP>, R<SP>3</SP> and R<SP>4</SP> are H; and the one group out of R<SP>2</SP>, R<SP>3</SP> and R<SP>4</SP> not being H comprises a thioamide group. Dimer calixarenes are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of use of such calixarenes for the purposes of metal sequestration, especially of lanthanides and actinides. Also disclosed are processes for preparing the calixarenes. Further disclosed are sensors and sensor components utilising the calixarenes of the present invention.
Patent GB-2378604-A (GB)
Title: System and method of automated scan workflow assignment
Inventor: SIMSKE STEVEN J
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A system and method that provided for preview scanning a document and generating a preview scan image, determining a document type based on the preview scan image, mapping the document type to a predetermined workflow or application, scanning the document to capture an image of the document and executing the workflow, automatically opening the appropriate applications as necessary. Region signatures and templates may be used to assist in determining the document type.
Patent GB-2391230-A (GB)
Title: Multiparameter assays using coded supports
Inventor: SWARBRICK PETER
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: A system for multiparameter analysis of analytes comprising: primary supports 1 of 500žm or less having an identification means (2) and at least one primary analyte 12 bound thereto; secondary supports 1' of 500žm or less having an identification means (2') and at least one secondary analyte 12' bound thereto and a measuring means (25) for detecting post-reaction interaction between the primary analyte(s) and the secondary analyte(s) by detecting the identification meansof the primary and secondary supports.
Patent GB-2393951-A (GB)
Title: Disposable crate insert
Inventor: MARSHALL IAN STUART
IPC: B65D5/20
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: A disposable crate insert includes one front (1), one end (2) and two sidewalls (5) assembled using mating flaps (10) and (11) to form a container to fit inside a plastic storage crate. Loaded inside a plastic storage crate the disposable crate insert can be transported in stacks and removed at its destination, allowing the plastic storage crate to be returned. Folds (6) allow the insert to be collapsed and stowed for collection within a nested stack of plastic storage crates. Apertures (7) in the front and end walls (1,2) and flaps (10), reinforced by adhesive tape or mouldings (8), align to form handles.
Patent GB-2395547-A (GB)
Title: Light shade assembly
Inventor: JOACHIM JOHN GLENVILLE MARIO
IPC: F21V1/04
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: A light shade assembly comprises a base (2), a plurality of side panels (3) arranged to form an enclosure, support means (4) attached to the base and arranged to support the side panels in said formation, and suspension means (51-53), attached to the sub-assembly of base, side panels and support means, for suspending said sub-assembly with said base in a desired orientation. Also disclosed is a light shade assembly in which the base panel is hinged to allow access to the enclosure.
Patent GB-2393674-A (GB)
Title: Automatic plunger for coolant feed
Inventor: SIMMONS JOHN
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: An automatic plunger for coolant feed consists of a main body 4 with internal moving piston(s) 2 with suitable elastomers fitted where a seal is required to avoid leakage and therefore loss of pressure. The piston 2 is moved by an external force so that it locates onto a surface and pressure is maintained in order that liquid can be forced through the centre of the piston 2 to deliver this same liquid to the point of interface. The piston 2, which is fitted with a spring 9, returns to the start position when the external force is released. This plunger could be used for instance on machine tools where high pressure coolant is required to be delivered through a cutting tool and would operate automatically through the machine control functions thereby eliminating the need for physically changing hose connections.
Patent GB-2398768-A (GB)
Title: Security device for vehicles, caravans and trailers
Inventor: HOLDSWORTH PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A security device for vehicles, caravans and trailers (including small plant) to immobilise them to prevent theft comprises a hub plate which is filled to the hub with security wheel nuts or studs after a wheel is removed, the hub plate having tubes welded to it to prevent access to the nuts or studs. A base is bolted to the hub plate with a series of holes to enable adjustment in the effective height to compensate for uneven ground and to allow side to side levelling. A cover is then slid over the hub plate and secured with a padlock, the cover encasing the padlock to prevent forced removal. The device is manufactured from plate steel, welded for strength and galvanised to prevent corrosion. The base and cover are common for all uses and the hub plate is specific to the stud spacing of the hub.
Patent GB-2399381-A (GB)
Title: Spring mounted retractable safety anchor
Inventor: DOVER SEAN
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: An anchor is mounted on a spring which is positioned within a shaft 6 drilled into the exterior wall of a building. The anchor comprises a drilled hole 4 for connection to a personal safety harness. The spring 5 and anchor fit inside a sleeve within the shaft 6 and are covered by a plate 1. When the plate 1 is swung aside, the spring 5 forces the anchor out of the shaft for use. The anchor is pushed back into the shaft 6 and covered when not in use. The sleeve of the anchor is fixed into the 36mm diameter shaft by a resin. In use a worker on the outside of a building can be securely attached to the building at all times, whilst not defacing the appearance of the building.
Patent GB-2402671-A (GB)
Title: Use of glass waste in cement screed compositions
Inventor: CAMPBELL SEAN J
IPC: C04B28/14
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A cementitious screed which comprises recycled glass waste. The screed may comprise calcium sulphate, portland cement, high alumina cement, calcium sulpho-aluminate cement, limestone powder, silica fume, pulverised fuel ash or a combination of these. The screed may further comprise a retarder, an accelerator, a plasticiser or an organic polymer.
Patent GB-2389539-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball amusement device
Inventor: BOUNDY ROBIN
IPC: A63B43/00
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: An amusement device has at least two portions 2, 4 adapted to be secured together and a sound mechanism 10 and speaker 11, which output a sound upon activation. Preferably activation is caused by an impact which moves a motion switch 12 and starts a timer that controls a programmable chip 9 that is connected to a circuit board 7 and power source 8 to produce the sound output. The portions are preferably hemispherical and may be attached at the rims in a number of different ways. A biassing weight (14, Fig 6) may be provided to give the device an unexpected trajectory. Preferably the device is made to look like a golf ball, with dimples.
Patent GB-2402826-A (GB)
Title: Target tracking arrangement
Inventor: TAPP CHRISTOPHER DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G01S13/48
Filed: 2003-06-14
Abstract: A plot generator 4 receives range data from two vehicle mounted radar sensors 5,6. The output of the plot generator 4 is fed to a track creator module 7 whose output is processed by a Kalman filter 8. The output of the filter 8 comprising target position estimates is fed back to the track creator module 7 and also the plot generator 4. The systems sensitivity to random range measurement errors is reduced as the target plots provided by the plot generator are based on previous position estimates and measurements of target range from the sensors. The invention may be applied in an on-board target tracking arrangement for use in a vehicle fitted with adaptive cruise control.
Patent GB-2389994-A (GB)
Title: Communications system and method
Inventor: PINARD DEBORAH L
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 1998-05-05
Abstract: A communication system includes a plurality of process agents receiving goal commands as signals defining tasks to be performed to establish telephone calls, a plurality of connection agents each in communication with an associate telephone interface circuit for receiving and storing goals from a process agent and for operating the associated telephone interface circuit in response to receiving said goals received from a process agent. A network interconnects all of the agents and carries goals between the agents.
Patent GB-2393745-A (GB)
Title: Reamer having toroidal cutter body and method of use
Inventor: RIVES ALLEN KENT
IPC: E21B10/28
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a reamer (100) having at least one journal body (110) and at least one toroidal cutter body (116). The toroidal cutter body (116) has a maximum diameter (MD), an outer perimeter (OP) and a plurality of cutting elements (112, 145, 149) on the cutting surface (118). The toroidal cutter body is rotatably attached to the journal (110). When in the installed position, the axis of rotation (RA) of the at least one toroidal cutter body (116) intersects the longitudinal axis of the drill string at an acute angle.
Patent GB-2389080-A (GB)
Title: High accuracy swath advance paper positioning for printers
Inventor: DOWNING STEVEN P
IPC: B41J11/00
Filed: 2001-01-23
Abstract: Techniques for high accuracy media positioning in a swath printer. A high accuracy media positioning method (100) includes printing a first swath (102) and advancing the media for the second swath using the media advance system (104). The next step (106) includes determining zones of the swath that need high accuracy swath alignment based on the type of image and the print quality requested. Following this and during the printing of the swath(108), for zones which need high accuracy swath alignment (110), the alignment errors are determined and applied to effect compensation (112), and the appropriate error compensation values are stored in a memory (114). The process continues until the swath printing is completed (116).
Patent GB-2407156-A (GB)
Title: Non-contact optical monitor providing measurement insensitive to distance between sample and device
Inventor: THORNTON SHANE WILLIAM
IPC: G01N21/25
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: An optical means for monitoring the surface or bulk characteristics of a liquid or solid without the need for direct contact with the sample. The measurement relies on detecting back-scattered radiation from suspended particles in the irradiated area. In addition, a method for making the measurement inherently insensitive to the distance between the sample and the device is described. Further refinements are described whereby scattering information, colour separation and filtering techniques are used to differentiate the concentration of specific particulate materials. This facility provides the instrument with a means to discriminate between a target material and potential sources of false signal. A radiation source 1 such as a laser is collimated by a lens 2. Scattered light is collected by lens 7 and focussed onto the detector 9. The optical axes of the source and detector may be co-axial and the detector field of view is always fully filled.
Patent GB-2393349-A (GB)
Title: Digital picture frame receiving images from remote source
Inventor: LAST BENJAMIN JAMES
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A digital picture frame 30 comprises a display to display image data 31 received via a mobile communications network 20. The picture frame further comprises an integrated mobile communications receiver assigned with a unique network address, for example a mobile phone number, the receiver being able to receive digital image data from a remote source, such as a mobile phone 12 fitted with a camera 14. Image data is received via multimedia messaging service (MMS). Also described is a system for sending and receiving digital images from a remote source to a digital picture frame, wherein the source may be a graphical image database 24, accessed via server 22.
Patent GB-2398281-A (GB)
Title: A lock to secure a vehicle
Inventor: HARRISON DOUGLAS
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A lock is provided which is used to secure a vehicle, most suitably a quad bike. A base member 10 is secured to the ground. The quadbike is wheeled into the lock and secured by suitable structures, most preferably by a plurality of hooks 16,18 that grip the back axle of the quad bike. A gate 20 is then closed and locked with a known portable lock 28, which is protected by a covering to hinder tampering with the portable lock. The gate comprises a plate member 30 that engages with the front end of the quad bike to further increase the security of the lock.
Patent GB-2412270-A (GB)
Title: Anonymous call rejection when caller line identification is not present
Inventor: ABRAHAM JOSEPH
IPC: H04M1/57
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A Network / Service Provider facility to provide to the user the callers identity and / or originating telephone number (CLI) even in circumstance when it would not be available to the user, for example (1) the CLI being restricted by the caller (2) the CLI not being made available by the originating or interconnecting networks (3) if the user does not have the ability / equipment to obtain the CLI. (Caller Line Identification). A further option enables the user, prior to being connected, to control the final destination of the call, for example, (1) the user could block the call (2) send the caller to voicemail (3) transfer the call to a different telephone number. Known as Anonymous call rejection (ACR) or Block Blocking.