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Patent GB-2376637-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball rubber composition
Inventor: HIGUCHI HIROSHI
IPC: C08K5/14
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A golf ball includes a hot-molded product of a rubber composition comprising a base rubber composed of (a) 20-100 wt% of a polybutadiene having a high cis-1,4 content, a minimal 1,2 vinyl content, and a viscosity   h   of up to 600 mPa  Ò  s at 25{C as a 5 wt% toluene solution, and satisfying a certain relationship between Mooney viscosity and polydispersity index Mw/Mn, in combination with (b) 0-80 wt% of another diene rubber, (c) an unsaturated carboxylic acid, (d) an organosulfur compound, (e) an inorganic filler, and (f) an organic peroxide. The hot-molded product has a difference in JIS-C hardness between the center and surface thereof of more than 15 and up to 40 units. The composition and hardness characteristics of the hot-molded product provide the golf ball with a soft feel upon impact and an excellent rebound.
Patent GB-2380628-A (GB)
Title: Means for providing protection from a targeted weapon by spoofing
Inventor: ROSEFSKY JONATHAN BENENSOHN
IPC: G01S7/38
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: Target protection from an electromagnetically targeted weapon 16 is provided by spoofing an appropriate electromagnetic signal. The spoofing signal causes the targeted weapon 16 to determine an apparent object distance to be sufficiently close to the targeting means to nullify the weapon. In a first embodiment the electromagnetically based targeting means uses reflected emissions from e.g. a radar 10, to track the object 12. The distance to the apparent object 18 is such that it nullifies the weapon 16 as it appears much closer than it is in reality and lies within a weapon safety lockout distance 15 determined by the fire control system 14 of the targeting means 10. In another embodiment the electromagnetically based targeting means uses signals from an external source e.g. GPS (24,Fig2) to target a position of the object (22,Fig2). The distance to apparent object (28,Fig2) nullifies the weapon (20,Fig 2) by causing premature detonation at a safe standoff distance from the object (22,Fig2).
Patent GB-2392234-A (GB)
Title: Portable solar panel
Inventor: HOPKINS GREGORY CHARLES
IPC: F24S10/75
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: A solar water heater comprises a solar collection panel 1 featuring a frame 14 housing a coiled metal tube 10, a glass front face 9, an insulation material 13 and a heat storage medium 12. In operation cold water enters the tube 10 from any suitable water source and is heated as it passes through the tube 10 before exiting the tube 10 via outlet pipe (8, figure 1). The thermal storage medium 12 is provided such that in a period of reduced sunlight heat retained in the storage medium 12 may be utilised to continue to heat water passing though tube 10. The water heater may be portable and angularly adjustable to optimise performance.
Patent GB-2375220-A (GB)
Title: Tolerance ring with high hoop strength to resist deformation
Inventor: MISSO NIGEL F
IPC: F16C27/04
Filed: 2000-10-13
Abstract: A tolerance ring (152) is provided to axially support a first member, such as an actuator cartridge bearing assembly (112), about a second member, such as a post (132). The tolerance ring is configured to have increased hoop strength to resist deformation during handling and installation. The tolerance ring has a substantially cylindrical base portion (148) from which a plurality of spaced apart contact portions, or corrugations (146) extend. A brace portion (154, 164) circumferentially extends from the base portion to increase the hoop strength of the tolerance ring.
Patent GB-2380959-A (GB)
Title: A variable tool
Inventor: FURNEY ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: B24B23/02
Filed: 2002-08-19
Abstract: A variable tool 1 for use in veterinary procedures is provided. The tool 1 includes a handle 5 having first and second ends 7, 8 the first end 7 engageable with a drive means. A shaft (fig 2A, 10) having first and second ends (fig 2A, 12, 13), the first end (fig 2A, 12) of the shaft (fig 2A, 10) being mounted within the handle 5 and, in use, rotatable by the drive means. A housing 15 is secured to the second end 8 of the handle 5 and having a free end 27 extending towards the second end (fig 2A, 13) of the shaft (fig 2A, 10). A burr portion 20 is releasably engageable with and extending away from the second end (fig 2A, 13) of the shaft (fig 2A, 10). A connection means (fig 4, 35) is adapted to releasably connect the burr portion 20 to the second end (fig 2A, 13) of the shaft (fig 2A, 10) such that the burr portion 20 is removable from the shaft (fig 2A, 10) without removal of the housing 15 from the handle 5.
Patent GB-2393737-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Producing a Biocidal Solution
Inventor: COCKING CHARLES A B
IPC: C25B9/17
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A device 10 for producing a biocidal solution has a sealed and replaceable reservoir 16 with a low volume capacity which contains pre-prepared aqueous salt solution 18 with a pre-determined concentration, an electrolytic cell 20 for electrochemically treating the salt solution 18, a pump 28 for delivering a flow of accurately measured volumes of the salt solution 18 to the electrolytic cell 20, a restrictor valve 36 for controlling further the flow rate of the salt solution 18 to a cathode chamber (24, figure 3) of the electrolytic cell 20, an electrical circuit 46 for connecting the pump 28 and the electrolytic cell 20 to a mains supply source 48 and including a power pack 50 for providing a substantially constant direct current of 7 to 12 amps to the electrolytic cell 20 and an operator-controlled switch (52, figure 4) for completing the electrical circuit 46 when the switch 52 is operated to produce a biocidal solution 12 having a predetermined level of available free chlorine and pH.
Patent GB-2397210-A (GB)
Title: Groundbait dispenser
Inventor: FAIRBRASS DANIEL WILLIAM
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: The dispenser is manufactured from, or coated with, a luminous material. The dispenser may be shaped like a missile and have flights to give to give stability when cast by a fishing rod.
Patent GB-2384560-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for an ocean bottom seismic acquisition technique
Inventor: JONES NEIL
IPC: G01V1/16
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: A seismometer having a hydrodynamically efficient shaped body containing a seismic sensor or source, having a propulsion unit located and a control unit for directional control of the propulsion unit for guiding the seismometer to and from an ocean floor. The seismometer can be deployed from a surface ship, helicopter or airplane. The seismometer or surface support vessel contains a navigation unit for directing the control unit to a desired location on the ocean bottom. The apparatus provides a storage device for storing seismic data sensed by the seismic sensor. The navigation system sends a responsive directional command to the apparatus based on the current location and the desired location. Upon arrival at the desired ocean bottom location, the propulsion system acts to couple the apparatus to the ocean floor. A flight control system manages a plurality of the seismometers during navigation to and from the ocean bottom.
Patent GB-2403763-A (GB)
Title: Attachment device to facilitate bag filling
Inventor: BEVERIDGE BEN
IPC: B65B67/12
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: An attachment device to facilitate bag filling. The device comprises a bracket 1 for attachment to a structure 26 and a pivoted support comprising a releasable grip. The releasable grip provides attachment for an item 21. The pivot 12 allows the item to hang against the structure. The bracket may be clamped to the sidewall 26 of a truck. The item 21 may comprise a bag filling device. A slide on tray 22 may be provided to support the bag. The releasable grip may be provided by a horseshoe shaped bracket 2 and locking plates 9. Curved plate 7 may locate the U-shaped top of a bag-filling device 21 so that when the locking plates 9 are swung outwards the bag filling device is held securely in position. When used in combination with a sand transporting truck, the device may provide a convenient way to fill sandbags.
Patent GB-2389405-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic distributor
Inventor: RAYSSIGUIER CHRISTOPHE M
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: A hydraulic distributor 1, such as for providing a source of pressurised hydraulic fluid to actuate a plurality of downhole devices, has an inlet 14 connected to hydraulic fluid pressure 18, at least one primary and secondary outlet 20a,20b, and a valve arrangement which may be movable by the fluid pressure between first and second positions to restrict the primary and secondary outlet 20a, 20b respectively. Hydraulic pressure acting on a flange 126 of a spring biassed indexer piston 122 of a pressure responsive indexer assembly 112 allows a shuttle sleeve 60 to move between a number of positions which selectively enables or prevents fluid flow through the outlets. The distributor 1 may contain a ratchet assembly (210, figure 15) to activate tools.
Patent GB-2407115-A (GB)
Title: Garage door assembly with hinged guide tracks
Inventor: ATKINS SIDNEY HARRY
IPC: E06B3/48
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: A garage door assembly 10 comprises an aperture frame 11 and at least two first guide track sets 12, 13, the aperture frame 11 including on opposite sides thereof two mutually juxtaposed, in-use vertically extending further guide tracks 14, 16 and a bracing member 17 rigidly interconnecting the further guide tracks 14, 16; the first guide track sets 12, 13 being respectively hingedly secured to the aperture frame 11 at or adjacent to the further guide tracks 14, 16 so as to be foldable between a storage/transportation configuration in which the first guide track sets 12, 13 overlie one another and are substantially flush with the aperture frame 11; and in-use configuration in which the first guide track sets 12, 13 lie mutually juxtaposed and protruding horizontally from the aperture frame 11 on opposite sides thereof with each said first guide track set defining a horizontally extending continuation of an associated said further guide track 14, 16.
Patent GB-2396283-A (GB)
Title: Hitch assembly with energy storage means
Inventor: FRANK JOHN E
IPC: A01B61/02
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: A hitch assembly for connecting a vehicle 12 to an implement 14, the assembly comprising a first link assembly 32 connectable between a vehicle and an implement and a second link assembly connectable between a vehicle and an implement. The second link assembly comprises a pivot member 52 pivotally attachable to a vehicle at a vehicle pivot point, a load bearing member pivotally attached at one end thereof to the pivot member at a first pivot point and attachable at its other end to an implement, and two links, each link being attachable at one end thereof to an implement. One of the links is pivotally attached at the other end thereof to the pivot member at a second pivot point, spaced from the first and vehicle pivot points, the other of the links being attachable at the other end thereof to the vehicle not at the second pivot point. There are energy storage means 82 whereby pivoting of the pivot member due to a load applied to the load bearing member causes relative movement between part of said one link and part of said other link, the relative movement causing energy to be stored in the energy storage means 82.
Patent GB-2392734-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic weighing system
Inventor: MARIANI MARIO
IPC: B60P1/50
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: A dynamic weighing system for weighing an article wich is lifted, the weighing system including a support device (24) on which a load to be weighed is adapted to be supported and lifted. A first transducer (42) is adapted to measure apparent weight of the load and adapted to provide a first output data stream embodying information relating to that apparent weight A second transducer means (42) is adapted to measure gravitational and motion forces on the support device relative to a datum and provide a second output data stream embodying information relating to those forces. A central processor (76) receives the first and second output data streams and processes those output data streams as the load is being lifted to determine a series of estimated true weights of the load. The processor is then able to determine a final true weight of the load by averaging at least some of the estimated true weights in the series.
Patent GB-2393912-A (GB)
Title: Photo-dynamic therapy device using pulsed light to reduce photo-bleaching of a photo-pharmaceutical.
Inventor: SAMUEL IFOR DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: An ambulatory device for use in a therapeutic and/or cosmetic treatment, the device comprises an organic light-emitting semiconductor which, in use, covers an area to be treated and emits electromagnetic radiation to cause said therapeutic and/or cosmetic treatment of the area. The light source may be extensive to provide uniform irradiation of the area to be treated and may be pulsed. The device may also include a photopharmaceutical. The pulsed light output can reduce the effects of photo-bleaching on the photo-pharmaceutical.
Patent GB-2412909-A (GB)
Title: Transportation and/or storage of sheet items such as vehicle windscreens
Inventor: WESTHOVENS IVO
IPC: B65D85/48
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: A container for transport and/or storage of sheet items such as windscreens has a securing arrangement with an upright restraint 11 arranged to be advanced and retracted across the width of the container for holding the items in an upright orientation. Paddles 17, 18 tiltably supported by the restraint 11 may engage the items to secure them. A releasable brake system for engaging edges of the items includes brake bars 25, 26 having high friction surfaces, eg rubber pads. The items may be slid into position along bars 9, 10, 61 having low friction surfaces, eg of PTFE, whereupon the brake bars 25, 26 may be raised to engage the edges of the sheets. Access to the container may be though an uppermost portion or an end portion. A movable side panel proximate an end of the container and/or spaced slide elements in the region of the bottom of the container may be provided.
Patent GB-2400702-A (GB)
Title: System for trading emission reduction benefits
Inventor: DRUMMOND STEPHEN MARK
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: An electronic trading system for facilitating the creation of emission reducing projects and trading emission reductions benefits is provided. An emission reducing project is a project that reduces the amount of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions generated by a supplier or the supplier's operation. A volume of emission reduction benefits is generated from the emission reducing project. The volume of emission reduction benefits is based at least in part on the amount of carbon dioxide equivalents that is removed from or prevented from entering the environment. The emission reduction benefits may be stored in a warehouse. The warehouse may divide the volume of emission reduction benefits into smaller volumes to be sold to buyers and/or customers. The carbon management application may manage the sale of the emission reduction benefits to buyers and customers. In response to a buyer or a customer purchasing emission reduction benefits, the carbon management application issues an emissions retirement guarantee to the buyer or the customer.
Patent GB-2399272-A (GB)
Title: An insemination sample
Inventor: MORRIS LEE H A
IPC: A61D19/02
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: The present invention provides an insemination sample comprising a plurality of sperm cells contained within a reservoir element of a catheter (2), wherein said sample is configured to be positioned in the vicinity of a uterotubal junction (3) of a female of a species of mammal and deposited within the vicinity of the uterotubal junction (30) within said female of said species of said mammal by visually locating the uterotubal junction (30). The insemination sample of the invention may be used to artificially inseminate such mammalian species as equids, bovides and swine.
Patent GB-2415481-A (GB)
Title: Fuel valve restricting air ingress
Inventor: REMFRY LEIGH MAXWELL
IPC: F16K27/02
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: A float 10 can move up and down an encapsulating cage 12 and is guided by a rail 16 so that the valve seat 14 is sealed by said float when the fuel level local to the valve drops sufficiently, thus eliminating the need for a base tank in a tracked military vehicle.
Patent GB-2419591-A (GB)
Title: Pyrotechnic torch
Inventor: MURRAY STEPHEN GRENVILLE
IPC: F42D5/04
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A pyrotechnic torch 10 has a casing 12 containing a propellant 16 which comprises a fuel powder dispersed in a material that will react exothermically with the fuel. The material in which the fuel is dispersed is a solid casting of Plaster of Paris.
Patent GB-2410156-A (GB)
Title: Selectively identifying and interrogating an RFID tag
Inventor: BROOKNER GEORGE
IPC: H04Q7/38
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: An interrogation signal is transmitted to a plurality of RFID tags 206a, 208, 210n and, upon identifying a tag of interest by a unique identifier associated with the tag, all unwanted tags are deactivated so that the tag of interest may be interrogated further to acquire data therefrom. The method may include turning off all tags and then turning on the tag of interest or isolating a subset of tags and further identifying the tag of interest in the isolated subset. The unique identifier associated with the tag may be authenticated using public key cryptology and digital signature techniques. Following the isolation of the tag of interest, new data may be uploaded to the tag and another tag of interest may be identified and isolated for further interrogation.
Patent GB-2407437-A (GB)
Title: Card cage system
Inventor: ICE DONALD A
IPC: H05K5/06
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: A card cage system is provided that includes a middle card guide (404) interposed between two end card guides (402) in an electronic equipment enclosure (100a). Each of the card guides (402) includes one or more channels (402b) adapted to receive a card edge (208a). The middle card guide (404) includes a removable adapter element (500, figure 5b) that, when present in the middle card guide (404), prevents insertion of double wide (308) or larger, cards while, at the same time, permitting insertion of two single-wide cards (208) in a side-by-side arrangement. When the adapter element (500) is removed, a double-wide card (308) can be received in the middle card guide (404) such that it straddles the middle card guide (404). The edges of the double-wide card (308) are received in the first and second end card guides (402). Thus, the card guide (402) can be readily customized to accommodate a variety of card types and sizes, in various arrangements.
Patent GB-2423652-A (GB)
Title: Exciter assembly for superconducting synchronous machine
Inventor: CRANE ALLAN DAVID
IPC: H02K55/04
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: The present invention provides an exciter assembly for supplying a field current to the rotor windings 16 of a superconducting synchronous machine. The exciter assembly includes a pulse transformer having a stationary primary winding 7 and a secondary winding 10 that is mounted to the rotor of the superconducting synchronous machine for rotation therewith. A switched mode power supply supplies a pulsed voltage to the primary winding 7 of the pulse transformer. The pulsed voltage developed at the secondary winding 10 of the pulse transformer is supplied to the rotor windings through a rectifier semiconductor device 11 and a pair of transfer leads 14. The rotor windings 16 and a flywheel semiconductor device 15 are located inside a cryogenic chamber or cryostat. The flywheel semiconductor device 15 is connected in parallel with the rotor windings 16 and operates in unison with the rectifier semiconductor device 11 in order to provide synchronous rectification of the switched mode power supply output. The switched mode power supply and both the primary and secondary windings 7, 10 of the pulse transformer are located outside the cryostat.
Patent GB-2425718-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic applicator
Inventor: FARRELL MARIA ANGELA
IPC: A46B9/10
Filed: 2005-05-07
Abstract: A device for applying a cosmetic product such as mascara comprises a handle 504, a stem 502 and a brush head 503, the brush head lying at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the device. The brush head may be connected to the stem by a pivot 510 such that the angle can be adjusted by rotation of a knob 506 actuating an axially movable shaft 509. Alternatively, the brush head may be connected to the stem through a concertina member.
Patent GB-2431352-A (GB)
Title: Automatic disinfection chamber
Inventor: CHAPMAN THOMAS BRIAN
IPC: A61M11/00
Filed: 2005-09-12
Abstract: A device 2 for applying an antimicrobial material to a limb of a subject comprises a reservoir 10 of the antimicrobial material. At least one spray nozzle is in fluid communication with the reservoir, and each spray nozzle has an outlet from which the antimicrobial material is ejectable in the form of a spray. The device has a housing 4 with an interior 8 adapted to receive the spray nozzle outlet so as to localise the spray interiorly. The housing has an exterior adapted or adaptable to permit access of the limb to the interior.
Patent GB-2415689-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container
Inventor: HSU ROGER S
IPC: B65D6/24
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A collapsible container includes a base (22) and a plurality of walls (24, 28) moveable between and upright position and a collapsed position. Adjacent walls are connected via a latch (42) protruding laterally from a first wall (24). The latch includes a first ramped surface (44) that engages the adjacent second wall (28) to deflect the latch in the direction generally parallel to the plane of the first wall as the second wall is moved to the upright position. The latch also includes a second ramped surface (46) that engages the second wall when the second wall is in the upright position. The second wall can be collapsed by manually actuating the latch in a normal manner for latched containers. Additionally, the second wall can be collapsed by knocking down the second wall thereby causing the second wall to engage the second ramped surface on the latch causing deflection of the latch and release of the second wall.
Patent GB-2416499-A (GB)
Title: A metallic filter
Inventor: RIDLEY MICHAEL
IPC: F23D14/46
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A filter 201 comprises a porous mass of metal having at least one surface, wherein the porous mass contains a plurality of pores each having a diameter of 0.5 microns to 50 microns, and is sized and shaped to fit into a channel (Figure 3, 301) of a valve. The surface of the filter may be coated with a non-wettable fluorocarbon film coating to aid the separation of liquid from gas by promoting beading of the liquid on the surface of the filter. Preferably a movable flow control element 323 such as a metal ball is disposed in the channel 319 above the filter 301 and forms a gas permeable contact with an internal surface of the channel. Advantageously the valve finds application in hand-held gas torches where non-vaporised liquid fuels such as butane or propane are prevented from passing into a burning chamber thus preventing the problem of flaring from occurring.