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Patent GB-2431685-A (GB)
Title: Threshold with retractable closure member
Inventor: LITTLE JIM
IPC: E06B7/20
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: A doorway threshold comprises a pivotally mounted lever 7 movable between a first position and a second position and closure member 2 pivotally mounted 5 on the lever and when the lever is moved between the first and second positions the closure member is slidable in a substantially vertical plane between lowered and raised positions. The lever is preferably mounted at the centre of the closure member. The lever may extend upwardly of the threshold and in use engage with a portion of the door 8 causing the pivot to move about its mount. Preferably the closure member is biased in the lower position, possibly by springs 6.
Patent GB-2416339-A (GB)
Title: Filler pipe arranging structure for vehicle
Inventor: MATSUMOTO HIDEKI
IPC: B62D21/15
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: A filler pipe arrangement structure (20) includes left and right rear side frames (12, 13) extending longitudinally of a vehicle body, and a rear cross member (16) disposed in the vicinity of rear axles and extending crosswise between the rear side frames so as to reinforce the rear side frames. A filler pipe (31) connected at an upper end to a fueling port (33) of the vehicle body and having a lower end connected via a filler hose (32) to a fuel tank (18) is attached to a left front portion (24) of the left rear side frame located forwardly of the rear cross member.
Patent GB-2421305-A (GB)
Title: Controlling optical pointing device
Inventor: WU FRANCIS LING CHIEN
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A method for controlling a light source of an optical pointing device (e.g. a mouse) includes generating quality data representative of a surface quality of an imaging surface being imaged by the optical pointing device. The method includes controlling the light source based on the generated quality data. Apparatus for controlling the position of a screen pointer comprises a light source 118 for illuminating an imaging surface 124, thereby generating reflected images, and an optical motion sensor 114, 112 configured to generate digital images from the reflected images, and to generate quality data and movement data based on the digital images, the movement data being indicative of relative motion between the imaging surface and the apparatus, and the quality data being indicative of a surface quality of the imaging surfaces. The motion sensor is configured to control the output of the light source based on the quality data.
Patent GB-2434616-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle roof trim finisher with fixing device
Inventor: WENT STUART JAMES
IPC: F16B5/12
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: A trim finisher 18 for a vehicle roof having a roof ditch 13 defined between a body side panel 11 and a roof panel 12. The trim finisher 18 comprises a trim strip 24 and a fixing device (20, Fig.1) located at each end of the trim finisher 18. The fixing device may comprise a stud 25 extending from a rear surface of the trim strip 24 for engagement with a nut 14 located within the roof ditch 13, and a flexible tab 34. The stud may be connected to the trim strip 24 in such way that the trim strip 24 can freely slide in a plane perpendicular to the stud when the stud is secured in the nut 14. The flexible tab 34, which may be positioned in one side of the trim strip 24 and may extend transversally from the trim strip 24, is arranged to bias the trim strip 24 through a limited lateral movement towards the body side panel 11 in order to create a minimum gap between the trim finisher 18 and a longitudinal side of a roof panel 12. The stud may take the form of a plastic fir tree fastener.
Patent GB-2418395-A (GB)
Title: Table coverings
Inventor: CROCKER PAUL
IPC: B32B27/08
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A covering, particularly for tables, comprises a layer of semi-permanent adhesive (2) on a clear polymer carrier layer (3) bearing a printed display layer (4). The covering may additionally comprise a substrate (1) of release paper to assist in applying the covering. The covering may also comprise a second layer (3a) of polymer film attached by a second layer (2a) together with a further release layer (5). The covering can be used semi-permanently to cover tables in restaurants and bars for example, enabling the cover to be removed after a selected period. The cover may be used to present advertising material and may permit the table top to be visible through non-printed regions of the covering.
Patent GB-2422609-A (GB)
Title: Treating waste containing thermoplastic material
Inventor: AYLMORE PETER ROGER
IPC: C08J11/04
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A method of processing waste containing thermoplastic and non-thermoplastic materials comprises the steps of (i) heating the waste, (ii) supplying the waste to a densifier to cause densification of the waste and heat transfer contact between the materials such that the thermoplastic material softens to at least partially surround the non-thermoplastic material, and (iii) extruding the densified waste to form an extruded product. The heating step may be performed at an elevated pressure and may be carried out by exposing the waste to steam, for example, in a rotating autoclave device. An alkaline material like calcium oxide may be added to the waste before or after densification. In other aspects of the invention, the waste to be treated is clinical waste and the method is intended to at least partly reduce bacterial, viral, pharmacological and/or chemical hazards of the waste to facilitate transport and disposal.
Patent GB-2432599-A (GB)
Title: Ultrahard composite constructions with a shell and core
Inventor: BELNAP JOHN DANIEL
IPC: B22F7/06
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: Ultrahard composite constructions comprise a plurality of first phases dispersed within a matrix second phase, wherein each can comprise an ultrahard material including PCD, PcBN, and mixtures thereof. The constructions are formed from a plurality of granules that are combined and sintered at HP/HT conditions. The granules include a core 18 surrounded by a shell 20 and both are formed from an ultrahard material or precursor comprising an ultrahard constituent for forming the ultrahard material. When sintered, the cores form the plurality of first phases, and the shells form at least a portion of the second phase. The ultrahard material used to form the granule core may have an amount of ultrahard constituent different from that used to form the granule shell to provide desired different properties. The ultrahard constituent in the granule core and shell can have approximately the same particle size.
Patent GB-2436364-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Shimming a Magnetic Field
Inventor: FELTHAM STUART PAUL
IPC: G01R33/3873
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: Apparatus for shimming the magnetic field generated by a magnet arrangement of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, the apparatus comprising a plurality of shim devices; some at least exhibiting differing ferromagnetic characteristics, a channel incorporated in the magnet arrangement to receive a predetermined distribution of said shim devices to provide a required distribution of magnetic field; means for automatically presenting said shim devices at an entrance to said channel, and powered means for inserting said shim devices into said receiving channel in the sequence as presented.
Patent GB-2428996-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft trailing edge flap rotation arrangement
Inventor: SAKURAI SELYA
IPC: B64C9/16
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A trailing edge flap 240, eg a dropped hinge flap, is rotatably coupled to an aircraft wing 220 at hinge points that are positioned away from, eg below, the chord line and lie on a swept hinge line HL. Each hinge point has an axis HA that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the aircraft. Self-aligning mechanisms 260b, 260c allow the flap 240 to rotate simultaneously about both the hinge axes HA and the non-parallel hinge line HL. The self-aligning mechanisms 260 may comprise joints that allow twisting about axes parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the aircraft. As a result, the flap 240 moves in a generally conical manner with the lateral clearances d1, d2 between the flap 240 and the wing cut-out 223 remain at least approximately unchanged, allowing the lateral clearances to be reduced for greater cruise fuel efficiency and reducing the gap between a swept flap 240 and an unswept flap 285 when they are deployed.
Patent GB-2440943-A (GB)
Title: Device for holding an engine camshaft against rotation
Inventor: MARTIN ALAN JOHN
IPC: F01L1/46
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: A device 34 for holding a camshaft 12,14 of an internal combustion engine, eg a DOHC four-cylinder engine, in a required rotational position relative to an engine part, eg cylinder head, during repair or servicing comprises a body 50 adapted to be secured to the engine part, and at least one engagement part 52, 54 having a portion 53,55 engageable with a respective cam lobe part of a cam (100, fig.3) and able to be set in a required one of a number of predetermined positions relative to the body 50. The holding device 34 may be bolted to the cylinder head temporarily in place of a camshaft bearing cap. The engagement parts 52, 54 may be pivotally mounted on the body 50 by bolts 60, 62 and locating pins 88, 90 may be inserted through selected ones of a number of apertures 68-70, 72-74 in the engagement parts 52,54 and into selected ones of a number of apertures 76-80, 82-86 in the body part 50 to enable the engagement parts 52, 54 to be set in a variety of positions.
Patent GB-2445399-A (GB)
Title: Implementing a home zone in a mobile communication network
Inventor: HEPSAYDIR EROL
IPC: H04W4/24
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: A home zone device, comprising a detector or a receiver, is installed in the vicinity of a home zone user's home and is connected with a decision server in the mobile communication network. A user initiated call is identified and reported to the server. On comparing the information received from the home zone device with the user's call details provided by the user's network operator, it is determined if the call was initiated in the user's home. If so, the call is charged at the home zone tariff.
Patent GB-2435178-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lamp inspection equipment and inspection method
Inventor: SEKINE KEITA
IPC: G01M11/06
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A vehicle lamp inspection equipment (10) comprises a vehicle position recognizing section (16) for detecting arrival of a vehicle (14) at an inspection position, a terminal (20) to be connected with an ECU (18) mounted on the vehicle (14), cameras (22L, 22R) for imaging the lamp of the vehicle (14) which has arrived at the inspection position from the right and left front, cameras (24L, 24R) for imaging from the right and left rear, spot lights (28L, 28R) for illuminating the right and left front wheels (26L, 26R), and long fluorescent lights (32L, 32R) for illuminating the right and left rear wheels (30L, 30R). When the vehicle (14) has arrived at the inspection position, a main processing section (44) turns on or flashes the lamp through the terminal (20) and the ECU (18) and acquires image data from the cameras (22L, 22R), thereby checking the lamp.
Patent GB-2449682-A (GB)
Title: Optical system for converting a flat image to a non-flat image
Inventor: GAY GREGORY
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: An optical system is provided, for example for use with a display device (1) to convert a flat image from the display device (1) to a non-flat image. The optical system comprises first and second spaced-apart partial reflectors (3, 5), at least one of which is non-flat. The reflectors (3, 5), together with polarisation optics (2, 4), provide a light path (6) such that light from the display (1) is at least partially transmitted by the first reflector (3), partially reflected by the second reflector (5), partially reflected by the first reflector (3) and partially transmitted by the second reflector (5) so that a viewer (8) perceives a non-flat, for example curved, image. Light which does not follow the light path (6) is prevented from leaving the optical system.
Patent GB-2440248-A (GB)
Title: Shearer-loader drive subassembly with releasable guide shoe
Inventor: MERTEN GERHARD
IPC: E21C27/02
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A shearer-loader drive subassembly 10 comprises a drive sprocket 3 for engaging in a rack 7 for propulsion. The assembly also has a releasable guide shoe 50 for guiding the shearer-loader on the rack. The assembly further has a housing base plate 11 on which a bearing tube 17 is arranged coaxially to the rotation axis D of the drive sprocket, the bearing tube being rotationally fixed to the base plate. The guide shoe is fastened to the base plate by means of a releasable pin 60, which passes through an inner bore of the bearing tube and forms the pivot bearing for the guide shoe. In a second aspect, a bearing sleeve is supported on the bearing tube and is able to receive the drive sprocket in a releasable manner. In another aspect a guide shoe is provided with guide extension 52 and first and second through holes 58, 59 intended for the engagement and passage of a pin.
Patent GB-2459690-A (GB)
Title: Data conversion apparatus and method
Inventor: CHOWN JASON EDWARD CROSBIE
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2008-04-30
Abstract: A method of converting data comprises the steps of parsing two or more user-language data files to detect dependencies between the user-language data files relevant to a subsequent conversion step, distributing the user-language data files to two or more data converters for conversion such that a user-language data file upon which another user-language data file has one or more detected dependencies is sent to the same data converter as that other user-language data file, and converting the user-language data files at the respective data converters into a target form of machine-language data. The outputs of the respective data converters may then be combined or suitably linked. The files may include libraries of common functions. The method is particularly applicable to the compilation of source code using a multi-processor to produce machine code via a parallelised compilation process coordinated by a conversion management processor.
Patent GB-2460245-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable neck mounting assembly for a stringed instrument
Inventor: CAMPLING NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: G10D3/095
Filed: 2008-05-21
Abstract: An adjustable assembly 10 for mounting a neck 4 to a body 2 of a stringed instrument 1, such as a guitar, comprises: a first mounting 20 to mount to the instrument neck 4; a second mounting 22 to mount to the instrument body 2; and an adjuster mechanism (46) interconnecting the first and second mountings 20,22 for adjusting and fixing the relative position of the first and second mountings 20,22. The adjuster mechanism (46) comprises: a screw threaded member (48) having a first threaded portion (54) that is engaged in a corresponding threaded boss (50) of the first mounting 20; and a second oppositely threaded portion (56) that is engaged in a corresponding threaded boss (50) of the second mounting (22); and means to rotate the screw threaded member (48) within the threaded bosses (50). Preferably, a pair of parallel, spaced apart guide rods (24) slidably engage the mountings 20, 22.
Patent GB-2460825-A (GB)
Title: Reagent dosing system
Inventor: DINGLE PHILIP JOHN GREGORY
IPC: F01N13/08
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: A reagent dosing system for dosing a reagent into the exhaust gas stream of an internal combustion engine 3 comprises a reagent tank 21 for storing a supply of reagent, an injector module 40 comprising an atomising dispenser (42) and a positive-displacement metering pump (41), which draws reagent from the reagent tank 21 and delivers it to the dispenser (42), a supply line 35 coupling the reagent tank 21 to the injector module (40), and a dosing control unit 70 operable to control the injector module 40 to inject reagent into the exhaust gas stream. The system may further comprise a priming pump (80) operating at start-up, intermittently or continuously during running. The reagent tank 21 may further comprise a tank module 20 mounted within the tank comprising a reservoir closure member 32, pick-up tube 27 and priming pump (80) disposed within the module. A dosing control unit (DCU) may be included which transmits and receive data to/from the injector module and engine control unit (ECU). The DCU and ECU may be integral or connected via a CAN link 77. The application further includes various arrangements of exhaust systems including a particulate filter, oxidation catalyst, lean NOx trap, SCR catalyst and associated dosing units and methods of dosing comprising first and second dosing schedules and drive current level control.
Patent GB-2454095-A (GB)
Title: Micro-nutrient preparation in particular for migraine prophylaxis
Inventor: RITTINGHAUSEN REINER
IPC: A61K33/06
Filed: 2008-10-24
Abstract: A micro-nutrient preparation, in particular for migraine prophylaxis, comprises: <SL COMPACT=COMPACT> <LI>a. riboflavin, (50 mg and 600 mg); <LI>b. magnesium (50 mg and 800 mg); <LI>c. folic acid (0.05 mg and 5 mg). </SL> The composition may optionally contain one or more of co-enzyme Q10, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, grape seed extract, isoflavones, vitamin C, vitamin E, glucosamine, vitamin D, calcium. Also disclosed is the use of the micro-nutrient to prevent or treat migraine.
Patent GB-2465587-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore centralising tool.
Inventor: NUTLEY BRIAN
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2008-11-21
Abstract: A method of assembling a welibore centraliser 10 which comprises: providing a plurality of centralising members 12, each centralising member being of unitary construction and comprising a first circumferential part 14, a second circumferential part 16, and a longitudinal part 18 disposed between the first and second circumferential parts; forming a first collar 20 by welding the first circumferential parts into a ring; and forming a second collar 22 by welding the second circumferential parts into a ring.
Patent GB-2467608-A (GB)
Title: Residual current switching device
Inventor: NASH ANTHONY KEITH
IPC: H02H3/33
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A residual current switching device 14 comprises live and neutral terminals 32, 34, outgoing load terminals 36 connected to the respective live and neutral terminals 32, 34, and a switching device 22 between each of the live and neutral terminals 32, 34 and its respective outgoing load terminal 36. There is also a sensing element 24 for sensing a nonzero sum of currents between the said terminals, a sensing circuit 26 for receiving a sensing signal from the sensing element 24, the sensing circuit 26 controlling the switching device 22 to open based on the sensing signal from the sensing element 24. A timer circuit 28 automatically periodically outputs a test signal to the sensing circuit 26 to test the device at regular intervals automatically. The sensing circuit 26 controls the switching device 22 to open based on the test signal received from the timer circuit 28. A warning circuit 30 having a warning device 56 is also provided, whereby the sensing circuit 26 outputs a warning signal to the warning circuit 30 if the switching device 22 does not open on outputting of the test signal from the timer circuit 28, and the warning circuit 30 then controls the warning device 56 to output an alert signal. A manual test function is also provided by an external test button 48 and a test circuit 50. The timer circuit 28 includes a countdown timer and a display which counts down, for example, three months until the next test is due, but other periods may be set. Alternatively, the test signal may be output from the timer circuit 28 to the warning circuit 30 to directly activate the warning device 22 without control of the switching device 22.
Patent GB-2472825-A (GB)
Title: Spiral clock
Inventor: ASPINALL WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: G04B19/00
Filed: 2009-08-20
Abstract: A spiral clock 1 has spiral raceway 2 with an outer entrance point 5A and an inner exit point 5B. A means such as motor 7 rotates the raceway in a non horizontal plane, markers (such as numbers to 12) at spaced along the raceway represent time intervals and a ball 8 runs along the raceway as it rotates as it seeks to lowest point on a section of the spiral raceway. In use the time may be read by interpolating the position of the ball relative to one or more markers.
Patent GB-2473666-A (GB)
Title: Multi-rotors shaft
Inventor: SZYMANEK DARIUSZ KAZIMIERZ
IPC: F03D1/02
Filed: 2009-09-22
Abstract: A multi-rotors shaft is disclosed having rotors are placed on a long shaft and upright to its axis 4, so that the shaft can transmit the torque of each rotor. The multi-rotors shaft may be used as a wind turbine or a river or sea turbine. The multi-rotors shaft may be placed vertically and when in use may be able to deflect and work in a position suiting the speed of the wind. The multi-rotors shaft may be used as a river or sea turbine, in which case the shaft may be placed in water at an angle to the line of the water flow or parallel to that line. The quantity, size and shape of the rotors, the distance between the rotors as well as the number of blades of each rotor depend on the parameters optimal for the specific working environment of the turbine and the durability of the materials of which the turbine is made.
Patent GB-2474475-A (GB)
Title: A surface treating appliance comprising wheels and a yoke that delimit a spherical volume
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2009-10-15
Abstract: An upright surface treating appliance 10 includes a main body 14 and a support assembly 16, including a yoke 26 and a pair of dome-shaped wheels 40, 42 rotatably connected to yoke 26. Surface treating head 12 is rotatably connected to yoke 26, which is shaped so that a section of yoke 26 is located between rims 40a, 42a of wheels 40, 42. Wheels 40, 42 and yoke 26 at least partial delimit a spherical volume (V, Fig 5a). Main body 14 may be pivotable relative to yoke 26 about axis (A, Fig 5a), and each wheel 40, 42 may be rotatable about a respective pivot axis (R1, R2,) Fig 5a) that is inclined relative to axis (A, Fig 5a). A fluid duct (66, Fig 10a) may pass between wheels 40, 42 for conveying a fluid flow between surface treating head 12 and main body 14. Motor casing (72, Fig 5a) may be located within spherical volume (V, Fig 5a).
Patent GB-1193224-A (GB)
Title: Diazo Ketones
IPC: C07D455/03
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,193,224. Diazo - oxo - azoniaanthracenes. EASTMAN KODAK CO. 1 March, 1968 [8 March, 1967], No. 10010/68. Heading C2C. [Also in Division G2] The compounds where X- is an anion; n is 1 or 2; R 2  and R 3  are H, 1-4 C alkoxy groups, or 1-8 C alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or cycloalkyl groups optionally containing hetero atoms or substituted by halogen, alkyl, aryl, nitro, sulphonic acid, hydroxy, carboxy, amido, carbalkoxy, alkoxy, alkylamido, dialkylamido, or dialkylamino groups, or R 2  and R 3  together form a fused aromatic mono- or polycyclic ring system optionally substituted by any of the groups specified for R 2  and R 3  separately; R 1  is halogen, nitro, sulphonic acid, carboxy, amido, carbalkoxy, alkoxy, alkylamido, dialkyl-amido, dialkylamino or one of the groups specified for R 2  and R 3  taken separately; R 5  is H, 1-4 C alkyl groups, phenyl or sub-phenyl group; R 4  when n = 1 is one of the groups specified for R 1  and when n = 2 is 1-4 C alkylene chain or a chemical bond, are prepared when n = 1 by reacting the compound with HNO 3  to form which is reacted with p-toluene sulphonyl hydride in methanol saturated with HCl. When n = 2 the compound IV where R 4  = H is treated with an N-alkoxymethyl-N,N-dialkylamine to obtain the corresponding 8 - 81 - methylene - bis - (5,6- dihydroxy - 4a - ozonia - anthracene bromides) which is converted to the corresponding 8-81- methylene - bis - (6 - diazo - 5 - oxo - 4a - azozonia anthracene salts) as above.