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Patent GB-2371198-A (GB)
Title: Press ring
Inventor: COLEMAN PHILIP
IPC: A01B35/28
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: A press ring assembly 20 for an agricultural machine, comprises an outer ring 22 having a radially outer ground cutting rim 30, a hub 28 having a central bore for supporting the press ring on an axle of the agricultural machine and a respective disc-like member 24, 26 on each side of the ring 20. The ring 20 is supported on the hub 28 by a number of spokes (14, figure 1). Each the disc-like member 24, 26 has a central opening for receiving the axle of the agricultural machine. The outer ring 22 and the disc-like members 24, 26 have cooperating locating means 36, 38, 45, 47 such that when the disc-like members are mounted on the outer ring and the cooperating locating means engage, the disc-like members serve to inhibit ingress of soil and other material between the disc-like members and the spaces between the ring and the hub.
Patent GB-2365605-A (GB)
Title: Property coverage in formal verification
Inventor: HOSKOTE YATIN V
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2000-06-20
Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a coverage metric to identify that part of a state space which is covered by properties verified by model checking. In each property, a signal is identified (or a proposition on several signals) as the observed signal in that property. The coverage metric measures the coverage of a set of properties with respect to the observed signal. The coverage metric identifies the reachable states in which the value of the observed signal determines the validity of the verified properties. Then a model checking algorithm can be used to check the correctness condition on the observed signal in these "covered" states to prove or disprove the property.
Patent GB-2374041-A (GB)
Title: Predicting print quality degradation in an image forming device by storing and analysing correction factors generated from two or more calibration cycles
Inventor: PHILLIPS QUINTIN T
IPC: G03G21/00
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A method for predicting print quality degradation in an image forming device comprises: performing a first calibration cycle; and then performing a second calibration cycle, wherein each cycle comprises generating at least one correction factor to modify at least one control parameter, e.g. developer bias, charge level, laser power etc., which is used to operate the image forming device; storing said correction factor; and analysing the correction factor from the first calibration cycle and the correction factor from the second calibration cycle to determine if the correction factor is within desired limits. The method may also comprise measuring environmental conditions and adjusting the correction factor for said environmental conditions prior to storing the correction factor. A system for enabling prediction of print quality degradation in an image forming device is also disclosed and comprises: calibration means for producing at least one correction factor; memory for storing correction factors from a plurality of calibration cycles; and processor means for analysing the correction factors from the calibration cycles to determine if the correction factor is within desired limits.
Patent GB-2387633-A (GB)
Title: Fastener for use with plasterboard
Inventor: HUANG PAN-CHING
IPC: F16B13/00
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: A fastener (10) for use with plasterboard or similar friable material comprises an elongate shank (13) with a central bore (15) for accommodating a screw or nail (20) and an externally threaded portion (14). A drill portion (12) is formed on an end of the shank (13). At least two grooves (16) are formed on the shank (13) extending from a distal end of the drill portion (12) to the externally threaded portion (14). At an end of each of the grooves (16) is a through hole (151) into the central bore (15) to allow for debris which is generated when the fastener (10) is installed.
Patent GB-2376694-A (GB)
Title: Method and System for Manufacturing III-V Group Compound Semiconductors
Inventor: KATAMINE TOSHIHISA
IPC: C23C16/44
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing system and method for manufacturing a III-V Group compound semiconductor equipped with a reactor (2) and a feed gas supply unit (3) and capable of manufacturing compounds semiconductors by an epitaxial vapour deposition process, using a nozzle unit (25) to discharge feed gas from the feed gas supply unit toward a surface of a substrate (S) mounted in the reactor (2), the semiconductor manufacturing system being characterised in that a pressure differential is produced between the inner side and the outer side of a feed gas nozzle member of the nozzle unit (25). Also disclosed is: a lead-in member provided in the reactor (2) for feeding the feed gas received from the feed gas supply unit (3) in a prescribed first direction, and a gas nozzle for jetting the feed gas from the void-like passage in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and the use of a separate blow gas led into the reactor to mix the multiple feed gases present in the vicinity of the substrate (S) and then blow the mixed feed gases toward the substrate (S).
Patent GB-2393971-A (GB)
Title: Device with pins, e.g. for treating textile fibres or tobacco
Inventor: ROWAN ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: D01G15/84
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: Apparatus (16) for use in changing the condition of a product, e.g. for treating textile fibres or tobacco, comprises a body portion (22), a plurality of pin members (20) which extend transversely through the body portion and an adhesive retainer means (10) which retains the pin members in position in the body portion, the adhesive retainer means (10) being such that it extends along a first side of the body portion and engages the pin members and is reinforced with a textile fabric (18).
Patent GB-2396003-A (GB)
Title: System for comparing colour images
Inventor: TAYLOR RICHARD IAN
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus for comparing colour images independently of the illumination of a subject object in said images comprises: means for receiving image data comprising colour data for a plurality of pixels representing colours in an image; a processing unit for generating a colour reflectance image independent of illumination colour; a comparator operable to compare generated colour reflectance images with stored image data. Said correspondence is determined on the basis of the comparison of ratios of colour data for pixels in the generated colour reflectance image and ratios of colour data in said stored images. The reflectance image may be generated by a Retinex processing algorithm. The colour comparison system may be used in a system for determining gaze direction of a computer operator.
Patent GB-2396344-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic camera crane arm and carrier control
Inventor: LINDSAY RICHARD ARTHUR
IPC: B66C23/687
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A telescopic camera crane arm (10) has a carrier (12) for a camera at one end and a support (11) on which the arm is mounted adjacent the other end. The arm comprises a plurality of telescopically interengaging members which extend and retract in an axis extending lengthwise of the arm, including a base member (20) on the support, an intermediate member (23) and an outer member (29) on which the carrier is located, and a drive for moving the further members relative to the base member collectively to extend and retract the arm in said axis. The drive includes a telescopic lead screw (46) having interengaging threaded sections on the respective arm members which extend and retract with respect to one another but are constrained against relative rotation with respect to each other. A second lead screw 90 is supplied parallel to the first lead screw 46, that controls the tilt of the carrier (12) in order to maintain a uniform bearing while the arm is rotated in a vertical plane the screw 90 is actuated via mechanism 90,92,93,94,95.
Patent GB-2398932-A (GB)
Title: Hinged safety cover for electrical sockets
Inventor: JOSEPH LANCE
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: A wall socket has one or more cover plates which are pivotably attached to it at their edges. Each cover plate consists of two or more portions, which are joined hingedly along a line parallel to the edge. The cover plate covers the socket when not in use and closely covers the plug when it is. The cover plate may be painted or wall papered to disguise the socket, and may have an opening to allow access to a switch 36.
Patent GB-2385904-A (GB)
Title: Isolating device
Inventor: BIESTER KLAUS
IPC: F16K31/04
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: Isolating device (1), in particular for an injection valve (2), with a turning spindle (4), rotatably mounted in a device housing (3), actively connected to a drive device (5), for the variable displacement of an operating element (6) for an isolation stop valve (7), connected to the turning spindle, by means of a gearbox unit (8). The aim of the invention is to improve said isolating device such that the above may be operated in a simple and controllable manner, whereby the control of the isolating device may be carried out from a remote position and in a secure manner. Said aim is achieved, whereby the drive device (5) comprises at least two individually or synchronously operable electric motors (9, 10) and the gearbox unit (8) comprises at least one in particular self-locking drive unit (11), said drive unit (11) being connected to both electric motors (9, 10) for turning the turning spindle.
Patent GB-2406511-A (GB)
Title: Overflow device for bath
Inventor: DUNNETT ANDREW PETER
IPC: E03C1/242
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: An overflow device (10) for a bathtub (34) has an overflow inlet (36) arranged for mounting in a conventional overflow hole of the bathtub, an overflow outlet (52) for connection to a waste; a water inlet (28) for connection to a water supply; a water outlet for connection to a conventional bath tap; a valve connected between the water inlet and water outlet; a spring (88) or the like for storing energy that can be used to change the valve from its open state to its closed state; a float (58) and trigger lever (68) or the like for detecting water that has entered the overflow inlet and triggering the device to change, using energy stored by the spring, from a set state in which the water valve is open to a triggered state in which the water valve is closed; and a manually operable resetting element (48) that can be operated by a user to replenish the spring with energy and to return the device to the set state.
Patent GB-2392398-A (GB)
Title: Method for inhibiting external corrosion on an insulated pipeline
Inventor: BOHON WILLIAM M
IPC: F16L9/14
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: A method for inhibiting external corrosion on an insulated pipeline (10) including a pipe (12) and a coating material (16) around the pipe (10) by positioning an alkaline material in the coating material (16).
Patent GB-2396580-A (GB)
Title: A manually operable tool
Inventor: KRAMER JOCHEN
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: A manually operated tool such as a hedge clipper or similar device has a frame 7 to which is fixed an internal combustion engine adapted to drive the tool. A front hand grip 2 is fixed to the frame 7 and a rear handle 3 is fixed to the side of the frame 7 facing away from the tool. The rear handle 3 is mounted on the frame 7 such that it can be rotated about an axis of rotation 13. The mounting 25 is formed by a pin 14 mounted in a receiver 9. In order to permit the easy maintenance of the tool the receiver 9 is designed so that it can be split.
Patent GB-2398083-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the working gap at a carding cylinder
Inventor: LEDER ARMIN
IPC: D01G15/28
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: To compensate for changes in the working gap between a carding cylinder and counter elements such as rollers 3,5 caused by thermal expansion or centrifugal forces, means such as heating rods are provided in supports 23 for the cylinder so as to adjust the cylinder position and keep the gaps a,b constant. An electronic control device may be provided with inputs form temperature- and gap- measuring sensors.
Patent GB-2413155-A (GB)
Title: Hinge
Inventor: LAMBERT JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: E05F11/00
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: A hinge for supporting a vent between a closed position in which it lies within a fixed frame and an open position in which it extends substantially perpendicularly to the fixed frame comprises a support track 1, a slider 5 mounted on the support track 1 and a vent arm 7 attached to the support track 1 via the slider 5 by a plurality of links 9, 11, 13. The hinge further comprises a releasable restricting member 31 for acting between the slider 5 and the support track 1, wherein the restricting member 31 is adapted to prevent the hinge from closing. By preventing the hinge from closing, the hinge can be used to support a vent so that the area between the vent and the frame can be used as a fire escape.
Patent GB-2414958-A (GB)
Title: A process for preparing a water soluble article.
Inventor: AYATS FRANCESC
IPC: B65B9/04
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: A process for preparing a water-soluble article 1 comprises a water-soluble primary thermoformed component 2 and a water-soluble secondary component 3 and comprises the steps of forming the primary component into a pocket, adding a secondary component to the pocket, introducing the contents of the primary component into the pocket and sealing the primary component where a cavity of the thermoforming mould has a recess to receive the secondary component. Powdered granulated detergent formulation 4 which is tightly packed into the pocket hinders movement of the secondary component. Water-soluble film 5 seals the primary component. The primary component and film are preferably polyvinyl alcohol films. The article may be used in dishwashing, fabric care or surface care. A water-soluble article is also claimed.
Patent GB-2416673-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle attachment for leaf blowers, for blowing water off surfaces.
Inventor: PRESS MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: B60S3/00
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A car drying funnel which attaches to an electric or petrol leaf blower nozzle (5). A funnel (1) for all makes and types of blower sold world wide, that when attached to the leaf blower nozzle (5) via the tube section (3) channels the air flow created by the leaf blower to expel through a small gap on the rubberized edge (2). Some manufacturers of leaf blowers have different diameters where the funnel (1) attaches to the leaf blower nozzle (5), to overcome this variation a sleeve (4) inserts into the tube section (3). A funnel (1) that when attached and in conjuction with a working operating leaf blower enables the user to blow water off painted surfaces or glass or off his or her car after washing with shampoo and water.
Patent GB-2409321-A (GB)
Title: Fall alarm
Inventor: JONES TERRY THOMAS
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: A life saving electronic warning and communication system for 'high-risk' personel prone to falls due to medical disorders or accidents associated with speech impairment eg. Epilepsy, syncope, stroke, elderly or covert mlitary ops. An electronic module interfaced with a mobile phone worn at waist level. Incorporating warning auditory and visual signals triggered by a horizontal or vertical activating switch with time. Delay and accelerometer switches to ensure the whole circuit is only activated by a very sudden fall and not by voluntary lydown. Manual overide and location devices such as pre-recorded voice mail/text or even GPS would be added safety features for dangerous and isolate venues.
Patent GB-2417248-A (GB)
Title: Photopolymerisable composition
Inventor: TAKTAK YOUSEF SAMIH
IPC: C08F220/28
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: A composition that is photopolymerisable in the presence of water comprising: <SL> <LI>(b) a first water-soluble monomer having olefinic unsaturation and a flexible hydrophilic chain; <LI>(b) from 0.2 to 20 parts by weight, based on the weight of the first monomer, of a second water soluble monomer having olefinic unsaturation and a group that imparts tackiness on curing, and which is of high free radical polymerisation efficiency; <LI>(c) from 0.001 to 0.5 parts by weight, based on the weight of the first monomer, of a cross-linking agent; <LI>(d) from 0.001 to 0.5 parts by weight, based on the weight of the first monomer, of a photoinitiator; and <LI>(e) from greater than 20% up to 50% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of a low molecular weight polyol. Further disclosed is use of the composition for retaining a biologically active material that is gradually released when in position on the human or animal body. Also disclosed is an adhesive composition comprising the photo polymerisable composition which can be sterilised by irradiation. </SL>
Patent GB-2417277-A (GB)
Title: Method of trimming concrete foundations
Inventor: DOHERTY MARK
IPC: E02D9/00
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: A method is provided for trimming concrete foundations that include a plurality of steel reinforcing bars (4) embedded within the concrete (6). The method includes the steps of fitting tubular trimming elements (12) over end portions of at least some of the reinforcing bars (4), to provide a void (14) around each of those end portions and prevent bonding between the concrete and the end portions; embedding the reinforcing bars (4) and the tubular trimming elements (12) at least partially in concrete and allowing the concrete to set; introducing an expanding substance into the voids (14) and allowing the substance to expand, thereby cracking the concrete in the vicinity of the end portions, and removing the cracked concrete and the tubular trimming elements (12) to expose the end portions of the reinforcing bars (4).
Patent GB-2416353-A (GB)
Title: Azomethine dyes comprising imino-substituted fused pyrazoles, metal complexes thereof, and colour toners and ink-jet inks comprising such complexes
Inventor: KATAOKA EMIKO
IPC: G03G9/097
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: There is disclosed an azomethine dye of Formula 1: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=26 WI=21 LX=224 LY=261 TI=CF> <PC>Formula 1 [wherein Y represents a substituent of 0.2   &    s  p   &  0.9; Z1 and Z2 each represent -CR1= (where R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent) or -N=; L represents the group of the following Formula 1a; X represents an unsubstituted or substituted di-alkylamino group; R represents an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group; n represents zero or an integer; the dotted line represents a number of atoms necessary to complete the fused heterocyclic ring; Formula 1a is <EMI ID=1.2 HE=12 WI=19 LX=254 LY=1131 TI=CF> <PC>and B represents a group of optionally substituted non-metallic atoms which are necessary to form a heterocyclic ring] and a metal complex thereof of Formula 5: <EMI ID=1.3 HE=30 WI=30 LX=190 LY=1500 TI=CF> <PC>[wherein M is a metal atom, or a salt thereof, where the metal is optionally coordinated to further ligand(s); and m is an integer]. Y is preferably a group selected from an acyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an aryloxycarbonyl group, a carbamoyl group, an alkylsulfonyl group, an arylsulfonyl group, a sulfamoyl group, a cyano group, or a perfluoroalkyl group. The metal complex dyes are useful as constituents of colour toner compositions and ink-jet inks.
Patent GB-2428152-A (GB)
Title: Processing image data for direction dependent viewing on a display device
Inventor: WYNNE-POWELL THOMAS MATTHEW
IPC: G06T5/20
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: An image is processed by modifying the respective data values of at least some of the image elements by adding or subtracting a splitting value to neighbouring image elements such that when the image is displayed on a display device, the values of neighbouring image elements are spatially averaged by the eye of a viewer. If the display device has a linear data value-to-luminance response, the image perceived by a viewer through spatial averaging is the same as the original image. For a display having a non-linear data value-to-luminance response, the perceived image is different to the original image. The splitting values may be chosen so that a mask image overlays the original image when viewed through a display having a non-linear data value to luminance response. The response characteristics of the display device may be dependent on the viewing angle such that the image may only be viewed when the viewing angle is normal to the display. The response characteristics may be switchable to allow the display to be switched between public and private viewing modes.
Patent GB-2416026-A (GB)
Title: Lateral plate surface cooled heat exchanger
Inventor: WU ALAN KA-MING
IPC: F28F3/04
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: A surface cooled heat exchanger including a stack of elongate plate pairs, each plate pair including first and second plates having elongate central portions surrounded by sealably joined edge portions with a fluid passage defined between the central portions; each plate pair having spaced apart inlet and outlet openings that are connected together for the flow of fluid through the fluid passages; each plate pair having an exposed fin plate extending peripherally outward from the joined edge portions along a length of the plate pair. Each fin plate may have a varying edge profile along an outwardly extending edge thereof.
Patent GB-2432638-A (GB)
Title: A fluid bearing arrangement
Inventor: NEWMAN ANDREW JAMES
IPC: F02C7/06
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A bearing arrangement for a rotor mounted within a casing or housing comprises a first bearing surface 56 carried on a radially outer surface of the rotor 8 and a second bearing surface 54carried on an inside of the casing 42 opposite the first bearing surface. A means for supplying bearing fluid, which can be air, is provided such that the first and second bearing surfaces co-operate to form a fluid bearing. Seals 78, such as brush seals or labyrinth seals may be present to prevent the loss of bearing fluid from the bearing arrangement. The hybrid bearing arrangement, that is, one which combines both hydrostatic and hydrodynamic arrangements is preferably used in a gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2433333-A (GB)
Title: Distributed direct memory access provision within a data processing system
Inventor: BRUCE ALISTAIR CRONE
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: An adaptor circuit 20 for peripheral devices (14, 18) is provided with a DMA manager 38. This local DMA manager 38 is able to autonomously manage data transfers on behalf of its associated peripheral device (14, 18). Adaptor 20 may comprise a bypass circuit such that adaptor 20 is transparent to data transfers managed from outside of adaptor 20. A computer program design tool used to generate signal interconnects (24) is used to additionally specify whether a DMA capability is to be provided for a peripheral device whereupon an adaptor circuit including a DMA manager can be included within the signal interconnect. A signal interconnect may also include an address bus for transferring address signals specifying a target address for a data transfer. A DMA command signal is added to the interconnect signals being passed around the interconnect (24) and enables DMA command/configuration data to be distributed using the existing signal distribution infrastructure and addressed to the associated peripheral device (14, 18) of the target local DMA controller 38.