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Patent GB-2360751-A (GB)
Title: A rack for transporting elongate objects
Inventor: DOCKERY MIKE
IPC: B60R9/042
Filed: 2000-03-27
Abstract: A high-roof van (1) with a ladder rack (2) for transportation of a ladder (3) which lies horizontally on top of the roof (4) supported on base (5) which is fixed to the roof (4) and having front and rear cross-bars (6a, 6b). Front cross-bar (6a) has a hook (7) to prevent unauthorised removal of ladder (3). To remove ladder (3), handle (12) of the rack (2) is pivoted outwards and ratcheted upwards, causing the movable parts of the rack (2) to swing outwards until it reaches the position where it lies against the side of the van (1). The operator then releases a lock (13) which allows post (11) to move vertically downwards relative to the post (10) and hence still supporting ladder (3). The lower end of the ladder (3) is now at a height at which it can be removed by unhooking the ladder (3) firstly from post (11) and then hook (7).
Patent GB-2361842-A (GB)
Title: Skewed frequency hopping
Inventor: MOHEBBI BEHZAD
IPC: H04B1/713
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: Time slots in a cell carrier frequency utilise different frequency hopping plans. Frequencies allocated to the frequency hopping plans which experience a lesser degree of interference with surrounding frequency hopping plans are hopped onto more frequently than those with a greater level of interference. Additionally the time slot in which a call is being processed may regularly be changed to an alternative slot.
Patent GB-2363970-A (GB)
Title: Size-adjustable overshoes
Inventor: TSEN CHIN YU
IPC: A43B5/18
Filed: 2000-06-29
Abstract: A size-adjustable overshoe for a golf shoe comprises a sole portion 1 cut into a several segments which are connected to one another through elastic strips (12, Fig. 4). The sole portion further comprises a fixing flange 11 having a plurality of spaced through holes 111. The overshoe also comprises a body portion 2 having bottom flange 21 with a plurality spaced holes 211 which substantially correspond to the through holes on the fixing flange. The body portion is secured to the sole portion by fastenings 22, 23 inserted into the two sets of holes.
Patent GB-2366284-A (GB)
Title: Multi-additive injection system for fuel line
Inventor: BEANY BRIAN FREDERICK
IPC: B67D7/74
Filed: 2000-09-14
Abstract: A multi-additive injection system for injecting required amounts of different additives to flowing fuel in a fuel line (6, fig 7) comprises a number of additive injection sub-systems 1, 2, 3 and 4 Each sub-system includes a source of additive (7, fig.7) a pump (13, fig.7) to deliver additive from the source (7, fig.7) to the fuel line (6, fig.7) and an additive meter (21, fig.7) to measure an amount of the additive being delivered to the fuel line (6, fig.7) by the pump (13, fig.7). The multi-additive injection system further includes a meter to measure the amount of fuel flowing through the fuel line (6, fig.7) and a control device such as a computer to control the pump (13, fig.7) of each sub-system to adjust the amount of additive being delivered by each pump, should the amount metered by the meters (21, fig.7) deviate.
Patent GB-2363647-A (GB)
Title: Displaying variables of a multi-variable process
Inventor: BROOKS ROBIN WILLIAM
IPC: G01D7/00
Filed: 2000-11-27
Abstract: Control and output-quality variables of a process plant are plotted against parallel axes (X01 to X14) in a display unit. Convex hulls between pairs of variables are calculated from sets of the variable-values accumulated historically during successive runs of the process, and hulls (H;TC,BC) between successive axis-pairs are displayed. New variable-values for process optimisation are fixed for the variables taken in turn, each selection being made within displayed ranges (R1) derived from the hulls effective between the respective variable and the variables already fixed. A display unit provides on-line parallel-axis display of variable-values from the plant, showing alarm carets where values violate limits determined by the convex hulls, and allowing variation in the displayed-value for observing the resultant effect in avoiding alarm situations and towards optimisation.
Patent GB-2357780-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus for a carding machine
Inventor: LEDER ARMIN
IPC: D01G15/24
Filed: 2000-12-21
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus on a carding machine with revolving card top bars 14 includes two card top guide regions, each having two rotating card top guide rollers 13b driven by way of a drive shaft 22<SB>2</SB>, and a chamber-like extractor connected to a source of suction. To provide an apparatus that is structurally simple and simple to assemble, one or more through openings 21a to 21e are present at least in one guide roller 13b, the source of suction is associated with the outside of the guide roller and suction chambers are formed substantially by adjacent surfaces of adjacent card top bars 14 and the drive shaft 22<SB>2</SB>.
Patent GB-2372217-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball putting training device having an adjustable slope angle
Inventor: HSU CHI-LUN
IPC: A63B67/02
Filed: 2001-02-20
Abstract: A golf ball putting training device comprises a grass pad 2, a sloped 11 approach target hole 12 and a foldable leg 3 which is used to adjust the slope angle of the target. Preferably the foldable leg is formed with male and female pivotal portions (311,321,322,331, fig.3) and is stored in the training device. Optionally the two lateral sides of the slope surface 11 may have sliding tracks 13 and 14, one of which communicates with the ball hole 12, the other communicates with a section out of the ball hole. Movable blades 15 may be provided in the sliding tracks and a bridge piece 131 can be placed at the upper end of the sliding track which communicates with the ball hole. Preferably the grass pad is a long extending piece formed with an opening 21 and is adhered to the upper side of the training device.
Patent GB-2361908-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for controlling a work machine.
Inventor: COUTANT ALAN R
IPC: B66C23/80
Filed: 2001-03-13
Abstract: An arrangement (30, Fig.8) for controlling a work machine (10) which includes (i) a boom (12) and (ii) a coupling mechanism secured to an end of the boom (12) is disclosed. The arrangement (30) includes a first control assembly (32) having (i) a first gripping portion (36) and (ii) a first actuator (38) secured to the first gripping portion (36) so that the first actuator (38) can move relative to the first gripping portion (36). The first control assembly (32) is configured to be operatively coupled to the boom (12) and the coupling mechanism of the work machine (10) such that (i) movement of the first gripping portion (36) in (A) a first direction causes the boom (12) to execute a first movement function, (B) a second direction causes the boom (12) to execute a second movement function, (C) a third direction causes the coupling mechanism to move relative to the boom (12) in a first direction, and (D) a fourth direction causes the coupling mechanism to move relative to the boom (12) in a second direction and (ii) movement of the first actuator (38) relative to the first gripping portion (36) in (A) a first direction causes the boom (12) to execute a third movement function and (B) a second direction causes the boom (12) to execute a fourth movement function.
Patent GB-2358564-A (GB)
Title: Multi-stage spread spectrum signal generating device
Inventor: PARK JONG-HYEON
IPC: H04J13/10
Filed: 1999-04-06
Abstract: A device for generating a spread spectrum signal according to various spreading techniques, securing the compatibility with an existing spreading technique. The spread spectrum signal generating device first to third spreading parts supporting first to third spreading techniques, respectively. The first spreading part multiplies a coded data signal by an I-arm PN code and a Q-arm PN code to generate a first I-arm spread signal and a first Q-arm spread signal. The second spreading part inverts one of the I-arm PN code and the Q-arm PN code, multiplies the coded data signal by the Q-arm PN code or the inverted Q-arm PN code to generate a second I-arm spread signal and multiplies the code data signal by the I-arm PN code or the inverted I-arm PN code to generate a second Q-arm spread signal. The third spreading part multiplies the coded data signal by the I-arm PN code and the Q-arm PN code to generate a third I-arm spread signal and a third Q-arm spread signal.
Patent GB-2373811-A (GB)
Title: Rigid flood barrier secured by levers
Inventor: HUGHES ROBERT
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: A flood barrier panel 3 is mounted against a frame 1 secured to the periphery of an opening in a building. The frame provides a continuous abutment flange 2, against the exterior surface 4 of which the barrier panel is sealed via sealing means 5. A plurality of pivotally mounted levers 6, mounted on the interior side of the barrier panel, engage the interior face 7 of the abutment flange and in doing so compress the sealing element, providing a watertight seal. The levers may be in the form of toggle clamps and may be adjustably mounted so that the force exerted on the panel can be varied. This may be by way of a screw thread adjustment means 17. The sealing means may be elastomeric and may have hollow cross-sections of either circular or D-shaped profile. A recess 5' in the barrier panel may receive the seals.
Patent GB-2374240-A (GB)
Title: Device for warning callers after preset call duration
Inventor: EATON ADAM
IPC: H04M15/30
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: The Time's Up adaptor has a case 1, with a connection for a phone socket 2, protruding from the rear. The connection 2, is used to connect into a phone socket as provided by a communication's company. The case 1, also has a speaker 3, on the front. This is used for producing an audible alarm. The case 1, also has a socket 4, to accept a phone or modem connection. Internally, the case 1, houses an electronic printed circuit board 5, which can detect a change in current caused by an out-going call being made. After a pre-determined time, the electronic printed circuit board 5, will send an audible alarm to the speaker 3. If this pre-determined time is not reached before the out-going call is terminated, the timer on the electronic printed circuit board 5, is reset, and the electronic printed circuit board 5, waits for the next out-going call.
Patent GB-2358970-A (GB)
Title: Latched electrical connector
Inventor: GEARING HUGH
IPC: H01R13/627
Filed: 2000-02-04
Abstract: An electrical connector for use in electric lighting or power circuit systems comprises a connector and counterpart having respective sets of in-line terminals which are registered with each other by push insertion of one member into the other. The connector (shown) is provided with grippers (17, 18) located axially outboard of the in-line terminals and by means of which the connector can be manipulated for insertion and withdrawal, at least one (17) of the gripper portions being associated with a latching mechanism (19, 22, 23) in such a way that pressure on that gripper portion operates the latching mechanism. The counterpart (figure 1, not shown), may be mounted in a channel with clearance between the counterpart and the bottom of the channel. When the connector and counterpart are mated, the latching mechanism may be hidden.
Patent GB-2364525-A (GB)
Title: Tractor-mountable dispenser for a roll of material
Inventor: GENT KEITH ANDREW
IPC: E01C23/03
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: A tractor-mountable dispenser for a roll of material 27, such as a geosynthetic clay liner or a geotextile fabric, in which the roll is supported from a beam or framework 41 attachable to the tree-point mounting of a tractor and is adjustable laterally in position, as disclosed in GB Patent 2337039, is modified in that the beam or framework 41 carries at each end a plate 43 having an inwardly directed spigot 405, such that in use the roll is supported on the spigots, and the beam or framework has telescopic portions 42 driven by extension/retraction means to vary the spacing between the end plates. As described the extension/retraction means is a hydraulic ram 47 having its piston rod 402 connected to an end plate 43 and its cylinder mounted at a selected location on the beam or framework 41. The spigots may each comprise a sleeve mounted on a central shaft by means of bearings.
Patent GB-2377110-A (GB)
Title: Movable image projection from portable data storage media
Inventor: SELLEN ABIGAIL JANE
IPC: H04N5/60
Filed: 2001-06-30
Abstract: A digital image projector 10 enables viewing of image data downloaded from portable data storage media 17 (eg flash card, memory card or smart media card). The projector unit receives the image data from the media, interprets it and projects an output image upon a projection surface 13 such as a wall or a ceiling. The projector further includes means to rotate or move the image projecting unit such that the image describes a trajectory around the surface upon which the image is being projected.
Patent GB-2377178-A (GB)
Title: Deep vein thrombosis symptom relieving apparatus
Inventor: WARD DEREK ALFRED
IPC: A61F7/02
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: Apparatus for relieving the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis which comprises first and second containers each at least partially filled with a flowable material and each produced at least partially from resilient material. The interiors of the containers are placed in communication through one or more interconnecting passageways. In a preferred embodiment, the containers are housed within a material envelope and are attached one to the other along a seam.
Patent GB-2376457-A (GB)
Title: Dual function bailer
Inventor: PRATT DAVID WAYNE
IPC: G01N33/18
Filed: 2001-10-08
Abstract: A sampling device, such as a bailer 10, comprises an elongate tubular body 16 with a first and second end, a one-way valve 22 located at the second end, and an imperforate cap 42 which may be fitted onto the second end to prevent liquid flowing out of the bailer 10 regardless of its orientation. This device allows the bailer 10 to be lowered into a body of liquid to be sampled without the end cap 42 in place, fluid can flow in through the one-way vale 22, and when the bailer 10 is lifted from the body of fluid, no fluid flows out through the one-way valve 22. The end cap 42 is fitted and then the bailer 10 itself can be sent to a laboratory for analysis instead of emptying the sample from the bailer 10 into a transport container, and risking contamination by e.g. oxygen. The imperforate cap 42 may be press fit, snap fit or screwed to the end of the body 16. There may also be provided an opening on the first end of the bailer body 16, and an imperforate cap 40 to fit that end.
Patent GB-2382913-A (GB)
Title: Fabric sample display device
Inventor: KENNEY JOHN
IPC: G09F5/00
Filed: 2001-10-08
Abstract: A display device particularly for hosiery samples comprises a transparent flexible plastics sleeve 10 and a pair of ring-shaped end elements 11 each having a groove (15, Fig 2) into which an end of the sleeve is fitted and a bracket (17) for mounting the assembly to a support 12, which may be carried by a display panel. In use, a length of hosiery fabric is stretched over the sleeve and the rings are fitted to trap the fabric in place. A customer may place a hand inside the sleeve to judge the effect of the fabric against their skin.
Patent GB-2373151-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid analogue/digital media transmission or communication system
Inventor: FERRIS GAVIN ROBERT
IPC: H04H20/30
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of transmitting a signal comprising a main analog FM component and digital OFDM sidebands (see Figure 1). At the receiver the digital data in the sidebands is combined with the analogue data to produce a signal with a higher fidelity than the analogue signal alone. At the transmitter the expected fidelity of the analogue signal is compared with a target fidelity to determine the digital data required to ensure that the signal produced at the receiver has the target fidelity. With this system the sidebands require less bandwidth than with conventional IBOC systems and therefore additional data can be transmitted. The target fidelity is calculated using a psycho-acoustic model (PAM). In an alternative embodiment AM analogue signals are used instead of FM analogue signals.
Patent GB-2365645-A (GB)
Title: Speed trap detection and warning system
Inventor: ROCK TIMOTHY MICHAEL
IPC: G08G1/0962
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: A speed trap detection and warning system for a vehicle (9) comprises a GPS or mobile telephone signal receiver and processor which calculates the location, speed and direction of travel of the vehicle (9). Memory (49,50) stores the location of speed traps (5,6), the operating direction of each speed trap, the road number on which the trap is situated and the road speed limit at each speed trap. Processor (43) compares the calculated data with the stored data, and alerts the driver if the vehicle is within a predetermined distance of a speed trap which is operational for the vehicle's direction of travel and the vehicle's speed is greater than the road speed limit. Display (25) displays to the driver the speed limit for the road on which the vehicle is travelling and the road number on which the trap is situated.
Patent GB-2382292-A (GB)
Title: Digital display with scrolling means
Inventor: WALLINGTON OLIVER
IPC: H04M1/72469
Filed: 2001-11-17
Abstract: A mobile telephone 1 includes scrolling means 4 for accessing information from electronic menus, the scrolling means being located on the side of the telephone for convenient operation thereof by a user. The scrolling means 4 is mounted in the housing of the telephone 1 such that only a portion 7 thereof is visible and accessible to the user externally of the telephone housing. The rest of the scrolling means 4 is mounted within, and obscured by, the housing of the telephone 1. The "invisible" portion of the scrolling means 4 is located directly behind the display screen 2, with the axis of rotation 6 of the scrolling means 4 being substantially perpendicular to the plane of the screen 2. The "invisible" portion of the scrolling means 4 is represented (both visually and operationally) on the screen 2 eg as a representation of a rotary controller, slider etc.
Patent GB-2373272-A (GB)
Title: A variable orientation downhole tool
Inventor: HEAD PHILIP
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: A variable orientation downhole tool such as a directional drill which comprises a first part 20 joined to a downhole tube and a second part (16, fig 1) attached by articulation to the first part whose orientation may be adjusted relative to the first part independently through the three 'Euler' angles. The articulation includes a first actuating member 65 which is axially moveable relative to the first part and a following member 62 against which the actuating member bears such that movement of the actuating member causes transverse displacement of the following member thus varying the angle between the first and second parts. The articulation includes a second actuating member 67 which may either be axially moveable or be eccentrically rotatable, acting to displace the following member in a transverse direction differing from that achieved by the first actuating member. In combination the two actuating members can adjust the orientation through two of the three 'Euler' angles. The third angle is adjusted by the motor shaft 20 being rotated. Also a variable orientation downhole tool is disclosed where the articulation is adjusted by means of rotating eccentric actuating means alone. Further a method of drilling borehole casings by means of a variable orientation down hole window forming tool is disclosed comprising two parts adjustable with respect to each other.
Patent GB-2388365-A (GB)
Title: Filler neck closure
Inventor: DOHERTY RAYMOND PAUL
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: A closure 10 for a filler neck of a container, such as a fuel tank, comprises a hollow cylindrical body 12 having an aperture 21, a ball valve 11 rotatably mounted in the body and having a passageway 23, in one condition the passageway aligns with the aperture 21, and in another condition the ball valve 11 closes the aperture 21. The body 12 comprises a ball carrier 15 telescopically assembled to a ball housing 16 which are held together by lock means 20, 40, on the ball valve 11, such that the housing can be assembled to the carrier only when the ball valve is one rotational position relative to the carrier 15, and that rotation of the ball valve locks the assembly together. The lock means 20, 40, on the ball valve may co-operate with second lock means on the carrier 15 so that the ball valve 11 can only be assembled to the carrier 15 in a second rotational position, which may be 180 degrees from the first rotational position. The ball valve 11 may be rotatable within the body on trunnions 26, 27, a fixed trunnion formed in the carrier 15 and a second trunnion pivotally mounted in aligned apertures in the housing and carrier, and preferably drivably connected to the ball valve 11 for rotation thereof. The lock means on the ball valve 11 may include a U-shaped groove 40 surrounding a second open-ended aperture 20 on the ball valve which may cooperate with an inwardly projecting arcuate rim (fig 3, 30) on the carrier 15, which surrounds first said open-ended aperture 28, wherein rotation of the ball valve 11, to said first position locks the rim (30) into the groove. The lock means on the ball valve may also include a second open-ended aperture 20 which may cooperate with the second trunnion, wherein rotation of the ball valve 11 to said second position axially locks the second trunnion within first and second open-ended apertures. The housing 16 may have an annular end-wall 33 and an annular seal 32 may be mounted on the inner surface of the annular wall 33 for sealing against the ball valve. A pressure relief valve 35 may be provided in said end wall for venting excess pressure inside the closure 10.
Patent GB-2385888-A (GB)
Title: Variable lift i.c. engine camshaft assembly with selectively slideable camlobes
Inventor: PIRAULT JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: F01L1/08
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: A camshaft assembly with one or several slideable camlobes each having at least 2 parts, and each slideable cam 707 is capable of latching in 2 positions perpendicular to the main axis of the camshaft, so the slideable cam lobe is either latched to provide the controlling valve lift, or the slideable lobe is withdrawn within the lift curve of a pair of adjacent cams 712, so that these latter cams control the valve lift. The movable cam comprises an upper cam 707 which performs the lifting of the valve, and a retaining cap or clip 708 which secures the upper cam 707 to the camshaft axle 706. The latching of the slideable cam to the cam axle can be achieved with at least one latching pin 702 which engages with holes 701 and 711 either in the slideable cam or a cam tube. The slideable cam is arranged so that the distance, on the centreline of the slideable cam, from the nose 800 of the slideable cam to the axis through the latching hole 701 for the inactive cam position, is less than the distance from the nose 801 of the fixed low lift cams to the centreline of the latching pin major axis 802.