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Patent GB-2383943-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for removing adhesive labels from garment hangers
Inventor: MAINETTI MARIO
IPC: B08B7/00
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: Apparatus 1 for removing adhesive labels from garment hangers includes loading means 2, 3, washing means 5, drying means 9 and unloading means 7,8. The loading and unloading means each comprise rotatable shafts 10, 24 with helical grooves for engaging the hooks of hangers, rotation of the shafts causing the hangers to move along their length. The depth of the grooves on the loading shafts increase along their length, and said loading shafts have groove-free portions for receiving hangers. The drying means 9 comprises an elongate chamber partially surrounding the unloading shafts 24. The washing means 5 comprises a rotary support member 4 for the hangers and at least one stream of liquid sprayed in an side-to-side and/or an up and down motion onto the label of said hangers. The liquid and label residue are collected underneath the washing means, and the liquid may be recycled.
Patent GB-2387487-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to trunking
Inventor: DOHERTY THOMAS
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: A trunking system (1) comprises a trunking and a retaining member (8). The trunking has a base (2) and a lid (3) for the base, the base having a first and a second parallel side walls (4 and 6 respectively) extending therefrom, the side walls each having a top edge (40 and 60 respectively), with a first and a second connecting means (41 and 42, and 61 and 62 respectively) extending along the top edge of each side wall. The lid having a third connecting means (30), the third connecting means arranged to co-operate with the said first connecting means to releasably retain the lid to the base, the retaining member being arranged such that when it is in a closed position the lid may be fitted to the base over the retaining member. The retaining member has a first end (91) with a hinge and a second end (82), the retaining member being arranged to be held closed at each end by respective connecting means, and when open, to be held open by co-operating abutment surfaces (103 and 104) on the first retaining means.
Patent GB-2387746-A (GB)
Title: Providing itemised call records for fixed and mobile telecommunications.
Inventor: WALKER ROBERT STUART
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: The provision of itemised call lists and summaries produced by telecommunications Service Providers (usually the network operator) for telecommunications users or other parties. The telecommunications device has a means of inputting and storing names and associated numbers within a User Directory (from whence particular numbers may be retrieved and used to dial a call). The User Directory (input 1 in Figure 1) is also commonly known as an address book or phone book. This invention allows users (or other parties) to receive or generate itemised call lists and summaries, identifying the called party by name (or other identifier by which they are best known to the user, such as 'office', 'bank', 'home', 'mother' etc.).
Patent GB-2376266-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable carrier hinge
Inventor: SPORK NIGEL FRANK
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: A carrier hinge assembly is used to suspend adjacent hinged panels from a track. The assembly has a carriage (30) which travels along the track, and a hinge (34) dependent from the carriage (30). The hinge is formed by a hinge pin (35) having an upper portion (39) threaded into a boss (32) on the carriage (30), and hinge leaves (36, 37) which are pivotable about the hinge pin (35). The hinge leaves (36, 37) are fixed, in use, to opposing edge faces of the panels. The height of the panels may be adjusted by rotation of the hinge pin (35). A locking mechanism includes a retractable lock tongue (40) located in an axial slot (42) in a stop (38) at the bottom of the hinge pin (35). The lock tongue (40) is biased by spring (50) to engage an axial slot (58) in hinge leaf (37), to key the hinge pin (35) to the hinge leaf (37) and prevent relative rotation.
Patent GB-2372039-A (GB)
Title: Method for removing surface coatings
Inventor: FARROW NIGEL RICHARD
IPC: B24C1/00
Filed: 1999-12-06
Abstract: A method of removing a coating, such as paint, varnish, biological growth or grime, from a surface, the method comprising selecting a suitable particulate solid having a particular size of from 150-250 mm and a fluid carrier to form a spray mixture and spraying the mixture as a jet spray so as to impact and at least partially remove the coating. The hardness of the particulate solid is preferably less than 8.0 on the Moh scale. The pressure applied to the spray mixture to generate the spray is from 3x10<SP>5</SP> to 1.5x10<SP>6</SP> Nm<SP>-2</SP>. An apparatus comprising a blasting pot (1) and a compressor (2) to generate the spray mixture and propel it from a nozzle (5) is also disclosed. Heating may be applied to the carrier, either prior to or when mixing with the particulate solid.
Patent GB-2376453-A (GB)
Title: Trailer hitch apparatus
Inventor: WALKER DAVID LESLIE
IPC: B62D63/06
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: Trailer hitch apparatus comprises a first load carrying element (10) for securement to a vehicle and a second load carrying element (20) for securement to a trailer. Laterally spaced hinge connections (16, 28) are provided allowing only up and down pivotal movements of the trailer relative to the vehicle. A tow ball (T) and tow ball connector (30) are also provided. The arrangement is to assist in reversing a vehicle and trailer.
Patent GB-2379828-A (GB)
Title: Camera system which can take photographs from front and rear of mobile phone
Inventor: KURODA MITURU
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: A mobile phone with a camera system has a first window 7 on the side of the phone facing the user and a second window 11 on the opposite side of the phone. There are two camera modules (6,10) back to back, or alternatively one camera module (30) and a moveable mirror (36) or prism, enabling an image to be captured from either direction. Lenses can be used to make the first window suitable for close range and the second window suitable for long range photography. A flash unit may be provided.
Patent GB-2380934-A (GB)
Title: Mounting a panel on an item of furniture
Inventor: FRAY BARRY
IPC: A47B46/00
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: To mount a vertical panel 15 (e.g. a removable modesty screen) in a frame, connecting fixings each having a horizontal portion 5 pivotally engaged in a hole in a frame leg 7, a vertical portion 3 and a further horizontal portion 9 are pivoted outwards, the panel is fitted on the fixings with the horizontal and vertical portions 9 and 3 hidden in grooves in the bottom and sides of the panel and ends 11 engaging apertures in the bottom of the panel, and the fixings are pivoted back to guide the bottom of the panel into position. Further, disengageable, fixings 25 secure the top of the panel. In a further embodiment the two fixings are a single element, with the horizontal portions 9 combined into a elongate element engaging in a groove along the bottom of panel 15 (Fig. 3). In a yet further embodiment (Fig. 4) the vertical portion 3 includes a spring and is of adjustable length.
Patent GB-2394417-A (GB)
Title: Solid dispersion comprising a piperidine substance P antagonist and a carrier
Inventor: BUEB WALTRAUB
IPC: A61K31/4709
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a solid dispersion comprising a piperidine substance P antagonist and a carrier. The carrier preferably comprises a water-soluble polymer or a cyclodextrin and the composition may comprise a surfactant and/or a filler. The piperidine substance P antagonist is preferably a N-benzoyl-2-benzyl-4-(azanaphthoylamino)piperidine. The composition is preferably for oral administration and is useful for the treatment and prevention of CNS disorders, e.g., depression, social phobia, or respiratory diseases, e.g., asthma and chronic bronchitis.
Patent GB-2396835-A (GB)
Title: External meniscus fluid bubble, leak prevention vial
Inventor: WOOD DONALD
IPC: G01N33/24
Filed: 2002-11-02
Abstract: A test vial 10 has a closure configured to generate an external meniscus bubble 23 of fluid based on the surface tension effect, so as to prevent fluid contents from leaking out in the event of the tipping or inversion of the vial 10. Also disclosed is a test method in which a gas may be detected by passive surface exposure of a reagent indicator solution (19, fig. 1A). An aperture 16 in a membrane (15, fig. 1B) may provide the means on which the bubble may form. The membrane (15, fig. 1B) may permit the ingress of a gas into the vial 10, which may react with a reagent (19, fig. 1A) to give a result such as colour change. The vial 10 may be placed within a larger container 20 containing a sample 29, such as of biological material, which may give off gas which reacts with the reagent (19, fig. 1A). The apparatus may be used in the field testing of the levels of biological activity within a soil sample or similar. Alternative aperture 16 and membrane (15, fig. 1B) configurations are presented in fig.5.
Patent GB-2383449-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining a warranty price
Inventor: RICHARDSON JOHN D
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: A computer based system and method for determining a price for a warranty to cover a piece of equipment being sold in a transaction. The system includes a database or spreadsheet for storing a set of actuarial data, and a controller or interface coupled to the database. Input is received from a user and an identifier associated with the equipment is established. The user then specifies a first set of warranty characteristics and the system determines a baseline premium based on the identifier and the first set of characteristics. The user then specifies a second set of warranty characteristics which the system uses to determine a modifier for the baseline premium and hence calculate the warranty price.
Patent GB-2377876-A (GB)
Title: Shoes
Inventor: WALLIN ROSEMARY JANE
IPC: A43B13/14
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A shoe incorporates a flexible member (10, 40) which, by itself, is capable of a variety of configurations. A heel (20, 49) incorporates a stiffening member (21, 51) which mechanically interlocks with the flexible member (10, 40) to both shape it and provide it with sufficient rigidity to support a foot. The heel (20, 49) can be detached from the flexible member (10, 40) to allow the replacement of one heel with a different heel.
Patent GB-2401835-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to an air-bag
Inventor: STOW DAVID
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: An air-bag (1) which defines at least one inflatable zone (3,9) and a gas flow passage (20). The gas flow passage (20) contains a gas flow duct (21) one end of which is configured to be connected to a gas generator. The gas flow duct (21) is inserted into the gas flow passage (20) such that a terminal end part of the gas flow duct (21) projects through an opening formed in the air-bag (1). An adhesive patch (3) is adhered to the air-bag (1) and the projecting terminal part (29) of the gas flow duct (21) to seal the gas flow duct (21) and to secure the gas flow duct (21) in position relative to the air-bag (1). The air-bag may also have two opposing holes in the gas duct which are sealed using two opposing adhesive patches (51, 50 figure 5).
Patent GB-2394329-A (GB)
Title: A method and an architecture capable of adaptively accessing data and instructions
Inventor: LIANG BOR-SUNG
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: A method and an architecture are provided in which a plurality of data transfer levels are predefined and a current data transfer level is used for accessing data and instructions of a memory (34). Each data transfer level corresponds to a length of a continuous data transfer via an interface between the memory and a cache device (321). Thus, the invention can dynamically adjust the current data transfer level based on burst lengths actually occurred as a processor kernel (31) accesses data/instructions. The processor may access the data/instructions via (high speed) cache memory 321.
Patent GB-2407019-A (GB)
Title: A recycling unit
Inventor: ROBERTS LOUISE
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: A recycling unit that is segmented into five compartments where one of the compartments is accessible at the bottom of the unit and four of the compartments are accessible via the top of the unit. The unit allows the collection and storage of recycling materials such as plastic, glass, metal and paper. Preferably the four compartments accessible from the top of the unit contain four removable containers with individual hinged lids 1 that may fit into a moulded section 3 on the top of the unit. Alternatively the four compartments may be used with recycling bags. The compartment at the bottom of the unit may have a pull out drawer 6 for storage. The unit may also have wheels 8.
Patent GB-2408070-A (GB)
Title: Gear pump housing keyed to end cover to prevent deflection under pressure
Inventor: LIPSCOMBE BRIAN ROBERT
IPC: F04C2/08
Filed: 2003-11-15
Abstract: A rotary positive displacement hydraulic machine in the form of a gear pump or motor comprises a housing 10 defining two mutually intersecting parallel working chambers 11, 12 in which two meshing rotors 19 and 20 are mounted for rotation, respectively. Two bearing supports 14 and 15 are provided at opposite ends of the chambers and each bearing support supports bearings 16, 17 in which the rotors are journalled for rotation. At least one end of the housing is closed by a separate end cover 13. The separate end cover and an adjacent end of the housing each has at least one elongate recess 30 respectively on each of the two major sides of the working chambers. The recesses in the end cover are aligned with respective recesses in the adjacent end of the housing and there is at least one keying element 34 in each pair of aligned recesses so that the open end of the housing is supported against deflection due to fluid pressure in the chambers.
Patent GB-2398956-A (GB)
Title: Video device synchronisation
Inventor: MOREL PHILIPPE
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A video system comprises a first video device (1) which transmits a video signal (CVSc) comprising image information and synchronisation information and a second video device which receives said composite video signal (CVSC). The second device has a time base (21). For synchronising the two devices <SL> <LI>a) synchronisation information (  D  IC,   D  LC;   D  IM,   D  LM) is extracted from the video signal (CVSC) received by the second video device (2) and from the time base (21) of the second video device (2); <LI>b) a phase difference (  WD  I,   WD  L) between the video signal (CVSC) received by the second video device (2) and the time base (21) of the second video device (2) is determined based on said extracted synchronisation information (  D  IC,   D  LC;   D  IM,   D  LM); <LI>c) control information (  WD  I) of a first type representative of the amount of said phase difference is transmitted to said first device (1); and <LI>d) in said first device (1) the phase of the video signal (CVSC) is switched by a phase angle represented by said first type control information (  WD  I). </SL>
Patent GB-2411273-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerator or freezer door monitor
Inventor: HALL ALAN
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: The monitor includes a normally closed reed switch which opens when in close proximity to a bar magnet i.e. when the appliance door is closed. If the appliance door is opened the reed switch closes and activates a light to show that the door is open. A time delay circuit is also activated which after a period of time causes a buzzer to sound. If the device is placed at position b it will detect the opening of two doors in the same unit.
Patent GB-2401071-A (GB)
Title: Reactor for removal of carbon monoxide from a reformate stream
Inventor: IRONS IAN BARRY
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: A reformate clean-up reactor 400 takes a reformate stream 415A and passes it through multiple subreactors that are integrated into a common reactor housing 405A. The reactor includes a gas shift subreactor 430A to promote the conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide, a gaseous diffusion membrane subreactor 440A to provide a hydrogen-rich portion 420A of the reformate stream, and a methanation subreactor 450A to convert carbon monoxide into methane and water. The shift subreactor is preferably a water gas shift subreactor provided with baffles 460A. The hydrogen-rich portion is used in a fuel cell, e.g. proton exchange member (PEM), particularly for use in a vehicle. The reformate stream is preferably produced from reforming methanol.
Patent GB-2395771-A (GB)
Title: Liquid heating apparatus
Inventor: MOULDER STEVEN
IPC: F24H9/00
Filed: 2002-09-23
Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing build-up of deposits on internal surfaces (6) of a water heater (1). A heat shock treatment is periodically applied to the surfaces (6) resulting in differential thermal expansion and/or contraction between the internal surfaces (6) and deposits (7) adhering thereto that causes the deposits (7) to crack and break away from the surfaces (6). The heat shock treatment may include the step of alternately heating and cooling the internal surfaces (6) in any order and may be repeated one or more times. The internal surfaces (6) may be low friction surfaces to reduce adhesion between the surfaces (6) and any deposits (7) that facilitates removal of the deposits (7) during the heat shock treatment.
Patent GB-2409094-A (GB)
Title: In-plane switching mode liquid crystal display device and method of fabricating the same
Inventor: LEE YUN-BOK
IPC: G02F1/136
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: An in-plane switching mode liquid crystal display device includes: first and second substrates facing and spaced apart from each other; a gate line (112) on the first substrate; a data line (128) crossing the gate line to define a pixel region (P) including a plurality of domains; a thin film transistor (T) connected to the gate line (112) and the data line (128); a common line (114) parallel to and spaced apart from the gate line (112); a common electrode (120) extending from the common line (114) and having a ring shape; a pixel electrode (138) connected to the thin film transistor (T) and having a ring shape, the pixel electrode (138) alternating with the common electrode (114); and a liquid crystal layer between the pixel electrode (138) and the second substrate, the liquid crystal layer in neighboring domains having orientation directions different from each other.
Patent GB-2405252-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device using dual front light units
Inventor: KIM KYEONG JIN
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) that can be viewed from both front and rear directions is provided with two front light units 310, 320 on opposite sides of the LCD. A dual brightness enhancement (DBEF) is also provided for receiving external or ambient light an directing it towards the rear side of the display. The light sources 311, 321 comprise LEDs.
Patent GB-2401455-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for effecting quick disconnect of an ATM/POS
Inventor: LANDOWSKI DALE W
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: A method and system for effecting an electronic transaction. The system comprises an electronic device for use by a customer to initiate the electronic transaction, a host computer for managing the transaction and generating a message effecting the transaction, and a network connected to the electronic device to establish a connection between the electronic device and the host. The system terminates the connection after the message is transmitted to the electronic device. The electronic device is operable to receive the message and to subsequently transmit an acknowledgement message to the network before the connection is terminated. The network is operable to receive the acknowledgement message from the electronic device and to indicate to the host whether the acknowledgement message was received by the network. The host is operable to reverse the transaction if the acknowledgement message was not received by the network.
Patent GB-2400116-A (GB)
Title: Boron doped diamond
Inventor: SCARSBROOK GEOFFREY ALAN
IPC: C23C16/27
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A layer of single crystal boron doped diamond produced by CVD and having a total boron concentration which is uniform. The layer is formed from a single growth sector, or has a thickness exceeding 100 (m, or has a volume exceeding 1 mm3, or a combination of such characteristics.
Patent GB-2426188-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger with an information indicator
Inventor: HUNT WILLIAM JOSEPH
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: A garment hanger 10 includes an indicator-receiving plate 15 with opposed first and second edges 152, 153. An information indicator 16, formed of a resiliently flexible plate, has opposed first and second channels (166, 167, fig.2) for engaging the first and second edges respectively, for releasably retaining the information indicator on the indicator-receiving plate. The information indicator is mountable onto the indicator-receiving plate and dismountable from the indicator-receiving plate by resiliently flexing the information indicator and either: sliding the first and second channels along the first and second edges; or passing one of the channels over the corresponding edge. Preferably the information indicator is also latchable to the indicator-receiving plate and is unlatchable by the flexing of the information indicator.
Patent GB-2405676-A (GB)
Title: A dispenser
Inventor: MCLISKY NIGEL HAIG
IPC: B65D83/16
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: According to the invention there is a dispenser (1), the dispenser having a dispenser head (2) and a container (3), containing spray material, the dispenser being formed such that the container (3) can be detached from the dispenser head (2) and refilled and/or replaced when the spray material is exhausted; the dispenser (1) having a solenoid valve means (4) substantially enclosed in a substantially metallic locking cover means, the valve means (4) being arranged to substantially facilitate movement of the spray material from the container (3) to the spray head (2), and the cover means being arranged to intensity a magnetic field which, when the dispenser is in use, facilitates opening and closing of the valve means. The dispenser (1) being formed such that in can be set so the valve means (4) opens and closes automatically and periodically to release a flow of spray material from the container to the spray head such that the spray material is released as a spray to an atmosphere outside of the dispenser.
Patent GB-2422800-A (GB)
Title: A thread cutting device
Inventor: GILBERT STEPHEN
IPC: B23G1/24
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: A thread cutting device for applying an external thread to a conduit comprises: <SL> <LI>(a) a culling mechanism comprising a driving member 21 capable of rotation about an axis which interfaces through a gearbox 20 with a cutter body 18 capable of rotation about an axis; which is slideably connected by means of at least one guide members 23 to <LI>(b) a clamp mechanism 17 suitable for holding the conduit in position for </SL> threading; and characterised in that the axis of rotation of the driving member is substantially co-axial with the conduit. Torque may be applied to the drilling member by an electrically powered drill, or by use of a crank handle.