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Patent GB-2391522-A (GB)
Title: Lowering a vehicle suspension when a crash is predicted
Inventor: KNIGHT-NEWBURY HEATH
IPC: B60G17/0165
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A safety arrangement in a motor vehicle includes a sensor (10) and a component (17) of the suspension of the vehicle of adjustable length between a front wheel (16) and a fixed part (14) of the vehicle. The component of adjustable length (17) is associated with a chamber (20) to be filled with fluid, there being a fluid outlet (26) which includes a pilot operated diaphragm valve (36). When the sensor indicates a potential accident the valve opens to permit fluid to escape to lower at least the front of the vehicle so that the vehicle's bumper will be at the correct height to engage the bumper of another vehicle involved in the accident.
Patent GB-2394687-A (GB)
Title: Safety scissors
Inventor: GALLIE CYRIL EDWIN
IPC: B26B13/06
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: A pair of scissors having two blades 1, 2, one of which 1 being shorter than the other 2, the extreme tip of the shorter blade 1 preferably being curved 8 whereby objects positioned between the curved tip 8 of the shorter blade 1 and the longer blade 2 when the blades are closed are pushed out of the nip being formed between said blades 1, 2 as they are closed. Such scissors reduce the risk of cutting the user's fingers during use compared with conventional scissors having blades of substantially equal lengths.
Patent GB-2385014-A (GB)
Title: Microreactor manufacture and solution concentration method
Inventor: HASWELL STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B29C65/14
Filed: 1999-06-21
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chemical device comprises taking two members, each with a surface portion, and a groove in one of the surface portions. Means heatable and curable via electromagnetic radiation effect or assist linking of the surface portions to close the groove so as to form a channel. Also disclosed is a the making of a solution of desired concentration by controlled contact of a solute with a solvent, in particular by passing the solvent through a porous solute which may be located in a channel of a micro-reactor.
Patent GB-2401860-A (GB)
Title: Lever corkscrew
Inventor: CHU KUO-CHIH
IPC: B67B7/04
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: A lever corkscrew has a body (10) and a central spindle (20) received inside the body (20). A transport assembly (17) is slidably mounted inside the body (10), and two anchors (176) having hooks, are securely mounted on the one side of the transport assembly (17). Two arms (16) with tooth-like protrusions (161) are pivoted with the body (10) and the protrusions (161) are engaged with the central spindle (20). The central spindle (20) is securely mounted on the transport assembly (17) on the one side different with the side mounted with the anchors (176). When turning up the arms (16) or turning down the arms (16), the central spindle (20) will be driven up or down and also drive the transport assembly (17) with the anchors (176) to pull out the cork.
Patent GB-2404105-A (GB)
Title: Compressing digital images
Inventor: DIAMOND PETER
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A method of compressing an image 20 involves defining a region of interest 21 and a background image 22. The background image 22 is read at a resolution lower than that of the original image and the part 23 equivalent to the region of interest 21 is blacked out. The background image 22 is then compressed at a high level of compression. The region of interest 21 is read at a high resolution and compressed at a low level of compression. The compressed images 24 are then decompressed and recombined to form an image 27 for display. Good image quality is maintained on the regions of interest, whilst storage and/or transmission bandwidth is reduced.
Patent GB-2393791-A (GB)
Title: Azimuth and inclination sensor for the drillstring of a borehole
Inventor: RUSSELL MICHAEL
IPC: E21B47/024
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for use in surveying boreholes. The method of the invention comprises the following steps: providing an instrument package in a leading end of a drillstring, the instrument package comprising first and second single-axis sensors mounted for rotation with the drillstring about the rotational axis of the drillstring, the first sensor being an accelerometer and the second sensor being a magnetic fluxgate or a rate gyro; rotating the drillstring; deriving from the first sensor the inclination angle of the drillstring at the instrument package; and deriving from the second sensor the azimuth angle of the drillstring at the instrument package.
Patent GB-2390330-A (GB)
Title: Dough roller
Inventor: HEFTI ROLF
IPC: A21C3/02
Filed: 2002-02-11
Abstract: A consolidated pastry forming apparatus is provided that incorporates a separatable roller tool (10) and a finishing tool (74). The roller tool (10) includes a handle (12), a first pair of fork arms (18, 20) at one handle end, and a second pair of fork arms (22, 24) at the other handle end. A first cylindrical dough roller (26) is mounted to the first pair of fork arms (18, 20) and a second convex dough roller (40) is mounted to the second pair of fork arms (22, 24). The finishing tool (74) is removably attachable to the handle (12). The finishing tool (74) is unitarily formed and somewhat elongated, and includes at one end thereof a plurality of tines (112) suitable for puncturing a pastry crust, and at the other end thereof a protrusion (114) suitable for crimping a pastry crust.
Patent GB-2408741-A (GB)
Title: Hyaluronic acid derivative with urethane linkage
Inventor: CHEN JUI-HSIANG
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: A biodegradable hyaluronic acid derivative comprises at least one modified hyaluronic acid repeating unit with a urethane linkage represented by the formula (HA)-[O(C = O)NH-M]p, wherein HA is a unit including N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and D-glucuronic acid, M is a modifying moiety containing a C2-16 hydrocarbyl group or a prepolymer, and p is an integer of 1 to 4. M may be a C4-12 alkyl group or a biodegradable polyester-containing prepolymer, such as polycaprolactone (PCL) or poly L-lactide (PLLA). The hyaluronic derivative may be a comb-like or brush-like shaped graft copolymer. A biodegradable polymeric micelle composition is also disclosed, whereby the hyaluronic acid derivative forms micelles in a hydrophilic medium, such as water. A pharmaceutical or bioactive composition is also claimed in which a pharmaceutically active or bioactive molecule is entrapped within micelles formed by the hyaluronic acid derivative.
Patent GB-2412076-A (GB)
Title: A ratchet wrench
Inventor: LIU KUO-CHEN
IPC: B25B13/06
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: A ratchet wrench comprising: a base 10, including a cylindrical top 11, a flange 12 extending radially outward from the cylindrical top 11, an insertion 13 connectable to a handle (figure 2, 70), with two recesses 111 defined in an outer periphery of the cylindrical top 11, and a hole 112 defined in an inner bottom of each of the two recesses 111. There is a receiving hole 113 defined in an outer periphery of the cylindrical top 11 that receives a first spring 61 and bead 62 therein; there are also two pawls 51, each including a shaft 511 and ratchet teeth 512 connected to the shaft, where the two shafts 511 of the two pawls 51 are respectively inserted in the two holes 112 in the two recesses 111. Two second springs 52 respectively biased between the two pawls 51 and the two respective insides of the two recesses 111 are also present. A ring 30 is rotatably mounted to the cylindrical top 11, and has three notches 32, 33 and 34 defined in an inner periphery thereof, where the bead 62 is engaged with one of the notches 32, 33 and 34. A concave area 35 is defined in the inner periphery of the ring 30, and there is a driving member 20 with an engaging top section 21 and a skirt portion, teeth defined in an inner periphery of the skirt portion, and engaged with the at least of the one of the two ratchet teeth 512 of the two pawls 51, the ring 30 sandwiched between the flange 12 and a lower edge of the skirt portion of the driving member 20.
Patent GB-2401308-A (GB)
Title: An insulated flask
Inventor: BYWATER NIGEL JAMES
IPC: A47J41/00
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: The invention provides a portable flask (1) comprising a body (3) for retaining a hot liquid, a lid (19) securable to the body (3), and plunger means comprising a filter (41) and a handle (43) remote from the filter (41), the handle (43) being operable to move the filter (41) within the body (3) whilst the filter (41) sealingly engages the walls of the body (3). The filter (41) allows liquid to pass through the filter (41) but prevents solids from passing through the filter (41), the body (3) being thermally insulated and the lid (19) being securable to the body (3) so as to seal the body (3). The lid (19) can be provided with pouring spring-biased means that is operable between a first position in which the pouring means sealingly closes the lid (19), and a second position in which liquid can exit the flask (1) through the pouring means.
Patent GB-2401775-A (GB)
Title: Telescopically expandable bin
Inventor: FINER JAMIE
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A telescopically expandable container comprises a base section (4) and extension sections (2,3), each having a similar cross-sectional profile. A first extension section (3) slides outside the base section (4) and a second extension section (2) slides outside the first (3). The container is extended by pulling on handles (10) on the second extension section (2). It is held fully-extended by an inwardly-directed protrusion (16) or the like, adjacent a rim of each extension section (2,3), which co-operates with a groove formed between horizontal ribs (11) or in vertical ribs (48) on a surface of the first extension section (3) and the base section (4) respectively. A base (5) of the container extends outwardly from the base section (4) and has footplates (6) on which to stand to stabilise the container as it is extended. The container may be used as a receptacle for waste.
Patent GB-2402240-A (GB)
Title: A document administration system which generates an alert if a response is not filed on time and generates reliability data based on document age.
Inventor: YATES VERNON RONALD
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A method for managing documents by means of a computer system includes the steps of recording an expected return-time for each document issued to a party external to the computer system. In the event that the return of the document from the external party is not entered into the computer system by the expected return-time then the computer system issues an operator alert so that an operator may take steps to recover the document. In a preferred embodiment each document has associated with it a time dependent reliability parameter indicating a reliability time-frame. Documents issued outside the reliability time-frame are printed with a warning that the veracity of the data contained in the document is doubtful.
Patent GB-2415833-A (GB)
Title: Inductive device with parallel permanent magnets in a magnetic circuit
Inventor: SASSE CHRISTIAN
IPC: H01F3/10
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: An inductive device comprises a magnetic circuit 10 with a permanent magnet arrangement 12'. The permanent magnet arrangement 12' comprises a plurality of permanent magnets 20 connected in the magnetic circuit 10 in parallel with each other. At least some of the said permanent magnets 20 have a respective electrical winding 22 around it. The individual permanent magnets 20 have a small cross sectional area which allows them to be magnetised to a desired polarity or demagnetised using less current in the winding 22 surrounding the respective magnets. A programmable switch control system may be used to connect the individual coils 22 associated with a respective magnet to a power supply such that the magnetisation and demagnetisation of the magnets can be controlled. The device may be employed in arrangements such as fault current limiters, transformers, generators, motors or actuators.
Patent GB-2408805-A (GB)
Title: Wireless electromagnetic position tracking
Inventor: ANDERSON PETER TRANEUS
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2004-11-10
Abstract: A system 100 and method (200, figure 2) for wireless EM instrument 130 tracking uses a three-coil wireless transmitter 110 located at the instrument 130. The transmitter 110 broadcasts a wireless signal which is received by a remote receiver assembly 120, and the instrument position is determined by tracker electronics 150 based on a relationship between the transmitter and receiver. The remote receiver may comprise two receiver coil trios. Position information may be determined using triangulation between the transmitter and receiver, by determining a range and gain between the transmitter and receiver or by determining a magnitude and phase of the transmitted signal. The embodiment shows tracking the location of a medical device (e.g. a surgical drill) for surgical navigation. Other applications include forensics, retail stores and virtual reality systems.
Patent GB-2411262-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for authenticating and verifying communication on a network of gaming devices
Inventor: SHELBY MICHAEL B
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: A method to transmit commands across a gaming network is implemented with digitally signed messages. The command messages are generated upon a triggering event, such as the winning of a bonus. The messages are digitally signed by the transmitting node and transmitted to the subservient device. When the subservient device receives the message, it verifies the signature and executes the command. If the signature does not verify, the subservient device may raise an alarm.
Patent GB-2421912-A (GB)
Title: Laparoscopic forceps
Inventor: BLACKER ANTHONY
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 2005-01-11
Abstract: This invention relates to laparoscopic forceps comprising; ```a handle assembly 8 comprising a pair of pivotally connected bow members 10; ```a tool assembly 12 comprising a pair of jaw members; ```an elongated body portion 2 extending distally from the handle assembly towards the tool assembly, in which the elongated body portion defines the longitudinal axis of the forceps, and in which the proximal end of the body portion is pivotally connected 4 to the handle assembly and the distal end of the body portion is pivotally connected 6 to the tool assembly; ```an actuating mechanism connecting the handle assembly 8 to the tool assembly 12 for effecting synchronised pivotal movement of the handle assembly 8 and the tool assembly 12 relative to the elongated body 2 of the forceps, in which the actuating mechanism causes movement of the handle assembly 8 and the tool assembly 12 about at least two axes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the forceps or a combination thereof; and ```an opening and closing mechanism to effect synchronised clamping movement of the jaw members 12 of the tool assembly in response to movement of the bow members 10 of the handle assembly 8.
Patent GB-2423903-A (GB)
Title: Assessing the subjective quality of TTS systems which accounts for variations between synthesised and original speech
Inventor: BURROWS TINA LOUISE
IPC: G10L13/04
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: An assessment system for assessing a Text-to-Speech (TTS) system comprising a database comprising a plurality of test texts, associated natural speech data and time-aligned annotations; a perceptual model, for converting speech data (waveform and annotation) to a representation that is perceptually meaningful for comparison; an error model for comparing, for each test text, the perceptually meaningful data generated by the perceptual model for speech data from a TTS system and corresponding perceptually meaningful data generated by the perceptual model for natural speech data from the database in order to derive objective error measurements of the TTS system and a cognitive model capable of mapping the objective error measurements of the TTS system derived by the error model to a subjective measurement of the quality of the TTS system.
Patent GB-2413643-A (GB)
Title: In-line field sensor
Inventor: WINICK BRADLEY D
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: An electrical signal is conveyed from one conductor 120 to another 130 via a connector 110 and a sensor 140 is positioned within and detecting the resulting magnetic field. The sensor is of a type that has little effect on the electrical signal, for example a magnetoresistive device, which may be a giant magnetoresistive, anisotropic magnetoresistive or tunnelling magnetoresistive device. Feedback logic may be used to process the sensor signal. An associated method comprises characterising at least one attribute of the electrical signal. This attribute may be at least one of a measurement of current, voltage or power. A further electronic device may be controlled in response to the sensed signal.
Patent GB-2410522-A (GB)
Title: Organofunctional compounds for shale stabilization of the aqueous dispersed phase of non-aqueous based invert emulsion drilling system fluids
Inventor: SUMMERHILL JERRY L
IPC: C09K8/34
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: Invert emulsion drilling system fluids comprising an oleaginous continuous phase and a non-oleaginous dispersed phase, the dispersed phase comprising organofunctional compounds(s) effective to provide shale inhibition. The organofunctional compound(s) may be used either as a supplement to or as a substitute for metallic salts.
Patent GB-2426488-A (GB)
Title: A ducted air lift assisted roller marine craft
Inventor: CLEMENTS DAVID JOHN
IPC: B63B1/40
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: A longitudinally ducted-hull marine craft which incorporates rotating drains (1) and (6) at bow and stern ends of the longitudinal duct 4 which when revolving at suitable speed, assist and efficiently redirect water-flow under the craft when underway, causing the vessel to partially roll over the water surface. The rotating drums (1) and (6) together with axially aligned buoyant sponsons (2) are constructed to form a under-hull pocket (7) which may be pressurized with air. The entrapped pressurized air pocket so formed raises the vessel such that a major portion of the otherwise wetted under-hull area is no longer in contact with passing water, thereby eliminating the drag which would otherwise occur to hinder the vessel's progress.
Patent GB-2417463-A (GB)
Title: Moulded hardware carrier with a seal for trim panel assembly
Inventor: RADU BOGDAN
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: The invention relates to an improved hardware carrier (14) for use in a trim panel assembly (10), and a method of making the same. To this end, the hardware carrier (14) includes a body (34) having a front (36) and back (38) surface and a seal (44) molded to the front surface (36) of the body (34) for contacting a doorframe structure (12) of a motor vehicle to seal the carrier(14) thereto. A two-shot molding process utilizing a single mold assembly(70) is used to form the carrier (14), with the body (34) being formed in the first shot and the seal (44) being formed in the second shot so that the seal (44) is bonded thereto. The molded seal (44) advantageously is provided with a non-linear configuration, such as a substantially repeating v-shaped configuration, and includes a planar top surface (66) (figure 1A-not shown). The non-linear configuration of the seal (44), in conjunction with the top planar surface (66), advantageously provides a substantial surface area for contacting the doorframe (12) to prevent water leakage within the vehicle.
Patent GB-2418383-A (GB)
Title: Chuck for angular offset woodturning
Inventor: LEADBEATTER BRUCE ROBERT
IPC: B23Q3/02
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: A chuck (1) for angular offset woodturning comprising a first member (2) adapted to be secured to a lathe, and a second member (3) adapted to support a work piece and secured to the first member in such that the second member is oriented with respect to the first member between at least two configurations. The first member having a first axis (4) coaxial with an axis of rotation of the lathe and the second member having a second axis (5), and in one of the co, nfigurations the second axis is coaxial with the first axis, and in the other configuration the second axis is angularly offset. The chuck further comprises releasable fastening means (12) incorporating alignment members allowing the second member to be secured in one of the two configurations and that in the other configuration the second axis lies relative to said first axis at one of a number of predetermined angular offsets.
Patent GB-2435270-A (GB)
Title: Perforated pan for receiving stressing tendons
Inventor: BALL ALEXANDER COLIN
IPC: E04C5/12
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: A perforated pan having a recess for post-tensioning strands is cast into concrete as shown: the concrete passes through the perforations such that a later pour of concrete can bond to it. A backing plate is used to secure the anchor for the strands to the pan, and a cover is provided which can be removed for the second pour of concrete, after stressing of the strands. The pan may be of galvanised metal or plastics; the cover may be of coated timber, plastics or steel, and is re-usable.
Patent GB-2423529-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for forming bulbs on a cable bolt
Inventor: STEAINS ANTHONY PAUL
IPC: D07B7/18
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: An apparatus for forming bulbs 22 on a cable bolt 4 comprises a frame 1, a cable securing means 3, and a movable bulbing assembly 5 which is able to releasably engage the cable at more than one location along its length thus allowing one or more bulbs to be formed along the length of the cable. The bulbing assembly preferably comprises two clamp sets 6,8 mounted to a movable base 7. One clamp set 8 is moved towards the other clamp set 6 to cause the cable to spread and form a bulb. The base 7 may be moved to reposition the clamp sets 6,8 at a different location. A method of forming bulbs on a cable is also disclosed and comprises the steps of securing a cable to a frame, engaging a bulbing assembly at a first location on the cable, forming a bulb in the cable at the first location, releasing the bulbing assembly from the first location and repositioning it at a second location, and forming a second bulb at the second location. The cable with bulbs may be used as a rock anchor.
Patent GB-2436858-A (GB)
Title: Air pump for aquariums
Inventor: WANG CHIAO-MING
IPC: F04B39/00
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: An air pump for aquariums to reduce noise and shrink the size of the casing includes at least one air pump assembly 2 in a casing 1. The air pump assembly 2 has an air delivery duct 2132 communicating with a muffling chamber 126 located on an outer bottom side of the base 12 of the casing 1. Air discharged by the air pump assembly 2 passes through a circuitous path in the muffling chamber 126.