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Patent GB-2382784-A (GB)
Title: Step exerciser with a rotatable seat
Inventor: CHEN TSUNG-YU
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A step exerciser comprises a base with two foot pedals 11, a post having a first section 20 and a second section 30 retractably received in the top end of the first section 20, a handle 50 rotatably connected to the second section 30 and a seat 40 connected to the handle 50. The arrangement allows the seat and handle to be rotated to another direction about the post so that user may sit on the seat to operate the pedals or stand on the pedals in the conventional way. The height of the seat may be adjusted.
Patent GB-2385583-A (GB)
Title: Flower box
Inventor: BACKHOUSE JUNE
IPC: B65D85/52
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A box for displaying and transporting flowers comprises a series of wall panels (3) hinged to triangular base panels (11) which may be joined together by clips (12,13) to form a base. The wall panels (3) may be joined by clips (4,5,6) which cooperate with slots (7,8,9) and the box is formed to have its base wider than its top. Supports (1) hinged to the wall panels (3) may support a waterproof or decorative lining of the box. Three or more wall panels (3) may be provided.
Patent GB-2388652-A (GB)
Title: Light shuttering apparatus
Inventor: BODEN MARC
IPC: F26B3/28
Filed: 2002-02-25
Abstract: Shuttering apparatus (10) to cut off the direct transmission of light from a light source (12) to an intended target (15), said apparatus (10) comprising inner and outer generally tubular members (20,22) each having an elongate slot (21,23) through its cylindrical wall, means for mounting the light source (12) within the inner tubular member (20), and bearing means (24) operative between the inner and outer tubular members (20,22) to permit rotation of the inner tubular member (20) with respect to the outer tubular member (22) between <SL> <LI>(a) a non-shuttering position in which the two elongate slots (21,23) overlie one another such as in use to permit light from the source (12) to exit from the apparatus (10), and <LI>(b) a shuttering position which the two elongate slots (21,23) do not overlie one another and thus, in use, the outer tubular member (22) cuts off the direct light path from the source (12) to the target (15). </SL>
Patent GB-2388763-A (GB)
Title: Coffee production
Inventor: BEWLEY PATRICK
IPC: A23F5/10
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: A batch process for the production of coffee comprises providing separate inlets 26 and 27 which directs gases for combustion in a both tangential and orthogonal direction to the wall of a roasting chamber 25 so that adequate mixing of the combustion gases is quickly achieved to substantially reduce the roasting time of the beans. The process improves the organoleptic properties of the coffee beans.
Patent GB-2390096-A (GB)
Title: Detergent composition
Inventor: FREGONESE DANIELE
IPC: C11D3/382
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A process of removing coloured stains from plastic involves treating the substrate in an automatic dishwashing machine with an aqueous liquor comprising a component having a peroxide value of 0.05 to 40. The component may be a terpene, in particular, squalene. A paraffin carrier may be present and a thickener and a surfactant. Citric acid may be present. An automatic dishwashing detergent composition and the use of squalene in a dishwashing process are also claimed.
Patent GB-2390098-A (GB)
Title: Detergent gel containing encapsulated enzymes
Inventor: FREGONESE DANIELE
IPC: C11D3/43
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: A detergent composition comprises an enzyme which is at least partially encapsulated within water soluble particles in a gel, the particles comprising a water soluble encapsulating agent. The particles have a migration speed in the gel, when stored at 25{C, of less than 1 cm per month. Typically, the composition has a viscosity of more than 4000 mPas and a density greater than 1.1 g/cm<3>. The gel may comprise a thickening agent, such as polyacrylic acid. The particles may contain a stabilising agent for the enzyme as well as a UV absorbing substance, such as titanium dioxide. Preferably, the difference in density between the gel and the particles is not greater than 0.9 g/cm<3>. The particles may have a particle size of 50-1000 micrometres and may contain a density aid and a dye. The composition may find utility in dishwashing or laundry applications.
Patent GB-2391263-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating piston engine
Inventor: BRANSTON JULIAN GEORGE DANIEL
IPC: F02B75/02
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A reciprocating piston engine, which may run on a two-stroke cycle, comprises a piston 18, a connecting rod 17, a crank 16, a crankcase 14 and a cylinder 20 with an exhaust 25 and inlet 23, 36. The crankcase defines a crankcase chamber 14 which has a varying pressure in response to the reciprocating piston. The crankcase 14 is connected to a pump 24 by a connecting port 23 and the pump consists of a divided chamber 28 divided by a moving member 26 which responds to the pressure variations in the crankcase 14. The first side of the divided chamber is connected to the connecting port 23 and the second side has inlet 30 and outlet pods 32 and unidirectional valve means so that motion of the moving member 26 causes flow through the second side of the chamber. The pump 24 may be used with pressure reservoir 34 in order to introduce new mixture or charge into the combustion chamber 22 through inlet 36. An engine so arranged has the advantage of increasing the engine efficiency due to the elimination of the transfer port.
Patent GB-2384141-A (GB)
Title: A narrow band and spread spectrum communication system for a vehicle
Inventor: WHIKEHART JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: This invention relates to dual mode, vehicle communication systems using both narrow band and spread spectrum signals; a vehicle communication system uses one or more components to process both narrow band signals and spread spectrum signals; a spread spectrum-like signal is generated from a narrow band signal; the spread spectrum-like signal is processed as a spread spectrum signal. The narrow band signal may be amplitude modulated, AM, of frequency modulated, FM, the spread spectrum signal may be code division multiple access, CDMA, signals.
Patent GB-2397076-A (GB)
Title: Flexible vacuum insulation panel
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: E04B1/80
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: A flexible vacuum insulation panel <B>15</B> comprises a core having first and second major faces and comprising a plurality of adjacent core members <B>3</B> of thermal insulation material. A first envelope <B>5</B> encloses the core with means interconnecting material of the first envelope at the first and second major faces of the core along lines intermediate adjacent core members <B>3</B>. A second envelope <B>13</B> encloses the core such that the panel is capable of flexing along the lines intermediate the core members <B>3</B>. A method of forming such a panel <B>15</B> is also disclosed, including the step of evacuating and sealing the second envelope <B>13</B>.
Patent GB-2386111-A (GB)
Title: A holder for a dispensing container.
Inventor: HARRIS JEFFREY
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A holder 10 for a dispensing container 2 having a web of domestic wrap therein comprises a base portion 11 adapted to prevent motion of the holder and the dispensing container when web material is drawn off the roll having a recess 16 which receives and grips the dispensing container. The holder may be retained in position by a suction cup 13. The recess may be in the form of an open-ended rectangular groove in the upper surface of the base portion which may taper inwardly, so as to provide a friction fit with the dispensing container and may be provided with a projection, such as a spike, bar or flange adapted to pierce and hence retain the dispensing container within the groove. The base portion may be tapered and the lower surface of the recess may be at an angle to the horizontal. In use, a pair of such holders may be employed at opposing ends of dispensing containers for webs of sheet material such as cling film, aluminium or metal foil, greaseproof paper, catering wrap or webs of discreet articles such as plastic bags, facial tissues or the like. Allows a user to dispense sheets or articles from the dispensing container with one hand.
Patent GB-2388370-A (GB)
Title: Electroactive polyarylamine-type compositions
Inventor: HOLMES ANDREW BRUCE
IPC: H01M4/60
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: Tri-aryl amines having ion-chelating side chains such as polyethoxy glycol groups, are useful charge transport materials, and may be oligomerised or polymerised to form conducting films or tacks. Uses in solid polymer electrolytes in opto-electronic or electrochemical devices are foreseen.
Patent GB-2408778-A (GB)
Title: Current stream energy device
Inventor: MACKINNON CALUM
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: A device for generating energy from water current streams, configurable for unidirectional or bidirectional flow, comprises a flowbase structure 5 and a removable power module 4. The structure 5 having guide surfaces and ducts preferably formed as a convex ramping profile on the devices top surface, incorporating a plurality of ducts preferably fitted with protective mesh screens, to direct water flow onto a crossflow rotor in the power module 4, with further guidance provided by converging side walls. The guide surface and duct structure may be mirrored when configured for bidirectional flow. The power module 4 also houses flow velocity control valves and power drive train assemblies. The water flow may leave the power module through sidewall openings, where it may be used to generate further energy. The device is preferably mounted on the sea or river bed, on the under side of a moored barge or on another marine structure.
Patent GB-2393735-A (GB)
Title: Cell culture method for obtaining prostate-like acini
Inventor: LANG SHONA
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the formation of prostate like acini; acini derived by said method; cells or cell-lines derived from said acini; methods to identify agents capable of inhibiting the proliferation and/or mobility of cancerous prostate cells; agents identified by said method; and methods to identify novel markers of prostate cell differentiation or of cancerous prostate cells.
Patent GB-2399047-A (GB)
Title: Support assembly structure and article retaining arrangements
Inventor: HOULDSWORTH MIK
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A foldable work piece support assembly 10 incorporating at least one rapid locking and quick release of article retaining means 26 for enabling rapid locking and quick release of articles required to be supported by the foldable support assembly/structure 1 the rapid locking and quick release article retaining means 26, including first and second clamp members (fig 6,87,79) providing first and second operationally co-operable clamping surfaces (fig 6,81,84), an elongate thrust member (fig 6,60), supporting the second clamp member (fig 6,79) for axial movement in a predetermined direction relative to the first clamp member (fig 6,67) to enable variation of the separation between the clamping faces along said axial direction, a manually operable unidirectional drive (fig 6, 89) for producing relative movement between the first and second clamp members (fig 6,87,79)to produce a required relative clamping displacement between the first and second clamp members, means (fig 6,95,97,98) for preventing movement of the thrust means (fig 6,60) the reverse sense to said one sense said means being adapted for selective operation so as to allow relative movement of the members in the reverse sense.
Patent GB-2413829-A (GB)
Title: Wind operated turbine.
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM ANDREW DOUGLAS JOHN
IPC: F03D3/04
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A wind operated turbine has a rotor 1 with an axis (11, Fig1) carrying turbine rotor blades 10 located within a casing. The casing forms a duct with an air inlet 3 and an air outlet 4, the rotor blades 10 forming with the duct a blade impingement region with the duct having a sectional area that reduces towards the blade impingement region to form a throat interface between an inner duct surface and the tips of the blades to produce a Venturi effect on the blades of the rotor. The turbine may be mounted on rooves, eaves and corners of buildings for electrical power generation in urban areas.
Patent GB-2399679-A (GB)
Title: Curved electro-active actuators
Inventor: TOPLISS RICHARD
IPC: H01L41/09
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: Electro-active actuators and methods of manufacturing such actuators are described having a longitudinally extended layer of electro-active material bent to form a non-straight, curved line or contour of uniform or non-uniform curvature, which line or contour having section with a mean radius of curvature to thickness ratio r/t close to 0.5. The layer is preferably monolithic with no buried electrode layer or layers, thus facilitating manufacture.
Patent GB-2407110-A (GB)
Title: Downhole safety valve with power cable
Inventor: RIDDELL MARTIN
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: Production tubing 15 can be hung within a well bore casing 12 to raise gas from a well. A tubing insert string 30 can be run within the well having a fluid bore 50 and an electric power cable or connection member 82 which runs from the surface to a pump 70. The insert string 30 includes a safety valve 40. The valve 40 and the power cable 82 are mounted in the tubing 30 in a parallel manner which maintains electrical power to the pump 70 even when the valve 40 is closed. The cable is integrated with the valve.
Patent GB-2403811-A (GB)
Title: Variable clock scan test circuitry and method
Inventor: COOKE LAURENCE H
IPC: G01R31/3185
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: A technique to reduce the test data volume and number of scan shift clocks per test pattern by combining the scan inputs with existing values in scan chains and inserting them at additional bit positions (602, 603, 604) along the scan chains in order to reduce the number of shift clocks required to achieve required values at plurality of scan bit positions, and by using multiple taps from the scan chains to form a check-sum in order to reduce the number of scan shift clocks to capture test results.
Patent GB-2409981-A (GB)
Title: Custom putter components and kit
Inventor: GRAY WILLIAM PATRICK
IPC: A63B53/02
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: Custom putter components in the form of heads, hosels and shafts are provided with fitments which enable complete interchangeability between components in the assembly of a specific custom putter. Thus, a kit contains a variety of head designs, Fig 1 (not shown), but all provided with a bore 20 of uniform size in the top of each head; the variety of hosel designs are each provided with a projection 34 which fits with any bore 20 and are also provided with a receptacle 40, again of uniform size, forming part of the hosel elbow 39; the variety of shafts of desired length and flexibility all have the same lower end sized to fit in any receptacle 40. Any combination can then be selected in the assembly of a custom putter, making use of glues or cements. In preferred embodiments, the lower end of each hosel has a polygonal shoulder 36 which interfits in a complementarily shaped recess 24 about the bore 20 in each head.
Patent GB-2410571-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating an engine with at least two exhaust gas turbochargers
Inventor: HERZ KLAUS
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: Method of operating a combustion engine 100 which has at least two exhaust gas turbochargers 6,8: 7,9; wherein for the at least two exhaust gas turbochargers have a respective setting element 110, 18: 111, 19 associated therewith for influencing the charging pressure produced by a respective compressor 8, 9 of each of the at least two exhaust gas turbochargers; whereby each setting element is controlled in drive by a respective drive control signal 24a, 24b; characterised in that at least one of the drive signals is corrected to synchronise the at least two exhaust gas turbochargers.
Patent GB-2411081-A (GB)
Title: Radio transmission apparatus cuts off data links when a radio path disturbance occurs
Inventor: SAITO KAICHIRO
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: Radio transmission apparatuses 1a, 1b communicate through upward and downward radio transmission paths 3, 4. If a link disturbance occurs in one of the radio paths 4, data links over wired transmission paths 2a, 2b, connecting network devices to the radio apparatuses 1a, 1b, may be cut-off. Upon receiving an abnormal radio reception signal due to the link disturbance, a radio frame synchronisation circuit 15a outputs a link cut-off warning signal 55a. A link control circuit 19a generates a link cut-off control signal 61a so that the LAN signal terminal end circuit 11a cuts-off the data link of transmission path 2a. A radio frame multiplex circuit 13a may also receive the link cut-off warning signal 55a to notify the opposing radio transmission apparatus 1b of the link disturbance and so cut-off a data link over transmission path 2b.
Patent GB-2418128-A (GB)
Title: Muesli compositions
Inventor: MILTON RICHARD ANTONY
IPC: A23L1/164
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A cereal product comprises: 10 to 60 % by weight of oat flakes, 0 to 5 % by weight of vanilla extract 0 to 5 % by weight of vegetable oil, 10 to 40% by weight of at least one of honey, manuka honey, malt syrup and sugar, and 5 to 80 % by weight of at least one additional ingredient. Another product is disclosed comprises hazelnuts, optionally with puffed rice, seeds and pinenuts, and an additional ingredient, e.g. dried fruit or oat crunch.
Patent GB-2424481-A (GB)
Title: Reducing noise in seismic data
Inventor: IRANPOUR KAMBIZ
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: A method of processing seismic data comprises transforming seismic data which contain coherent noise to a domain in which at least some of the coherent noise is transformed to incoherent noise. The seismic data are then filtered in the new domain, to remove or attenuate the incoherent noise. If desired, the filtered data may subsequently be transformed back to the domain in which the data were acquired. The filtering process may be carried out using a multichannel interference canceller. A seismic data trace to be filtered is input to the principal channel of the interference canceller, and one or more other seismic data traces are input to the interference canceller as reference traces. Use of seismic data traces as the reference trace(s) avoids the need to determine a noise reference trace.
Patent GB-2427262-A (GB)
Title: Web drying machine comprising a permeable dryer fabric and plenum
Inventor: KLEMZ DAVID BERNARD
IPC: F26B13/08
Filed: 2005-06-13
Abstract: Web drying apparatus having a permeable dryer fabric 12 to hold a web 11, such as paper, being dried against the peripheries of a plurality of heated drying cylinders 10, the apparatus being provided with at least one plenum 1 which extends laterally between adjacent drying cylinders, the plenum having an outlet 4 directed towards the permeable fabric where the fabric leaves one cylinder and a foil 6 which extends from the plenum to the permeable fabric at the downstream side of the outlet with respect to the direction of fabric movement to direct air leaving the outlet through the permeable fabric and against the web, the apparatus being characterised in that the plenum further comprises a second foil 7 which extends from the plenum to the permeable fabric at the upstream side of the outlet, with respect to the direction of fabric movement, to redirect at least some of the boundary layer of air away from the fabric before the fabric passes the outlet.
Patent GB-2416931-A (GB)
Title: Connecting electronic apparatus to a bay
Inventor: SOLOMON MARK
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: Electronic apparatus, for example a remote control 30 or game controller 50, may be connected to a bay, for example of a computer controlled by the remote or controller. The bay may be a PCMCIA port and the remote or controller may have a counterpart connector which may connect only to the power contacts of the PCMCIA port, so as to be recharged when connected. In the case of a folding games controller, the counterpart connector maybe formed in two parts at each end of the controller when unfolded, figure 6: the two parts may come together to form the counterpart when folded, figure 5.
Patent GB-2428833-A (GB)
Title: Medical and/or dental practice management system and service provision management network.
Inventor: BLAKE FITZGERALD STENNETH SYLV
IPC: G16H10/60
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: A standard management system operates within a computer system and enables a user to register their details with one or more practices in order to receive treatment, services or both. With a uniformed and flexible interfaces, registration, linking and data storage processes, user treatment and service activity records may be viewed and created as necessary by registered and authorised practitioners who are associated with the respective data provider. The effect being to connect practices together irrespective of their profession or location (although restrictions can be implemented) through a number of communication methods and help to improve the level of service offered by service providers such as dentists, dietitians, orthopttists, speech and language therapist, as well as other professions, such as engineers and lawyers, amongst others and to name just a few.
Patent GB-2433425-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LI CHUN KIT
IPC: A63H33/30
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a head 1 for contacting the surface being cleaned and a body 6. The body 6 is pivotable relative to the head 1 about a first axis of rotation and about a second axis of rotation. Locking means (17, 18, 19, fig 5) are provided on the body 6 and the head 1 so that pivotal movement of the body 6 relative to the head 1 about the first axis of rotation can be prevented. The locking means (17, 18, 19, fig 5) are disengageable by pivotal movement of the body 6 relative to the head 1 thereby allowing pivotal movement of the body 6 relative to the head 1 about the first axis of rotation. The first axis of rotation preferably allows the body 6 to be moved laterally relative to the head 1 while the second axis of rotation allows the body 6 to be moved towards the head 1 a backwards away from the head 1. Also disclosed is a vacuum cleaner that includes a head 1 for contacting the surface being cleaned, a body 6 pivotable relative to the head 1 and a stabiliser 3.
Patent GB-2420296-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for crushing an item
Inventor: MACKENZIE ANDREW
IPC: B02C19/00
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for crushing items such as glass bottles. An apparatus for crushing bottles and storing the crushed remnant includes a hopper for receiving a bottle; and a crusher connected to the hopper that passes crushed remnant into a storage bin. Previously, when overloaded or improperly fed with bottles to be crushed, there was an occasional risk that the crusher jammed or could not start because it had stalled. To overcome this the crusher housing has a plurality of flails and shrouds disposed on its rotating shaft. The flails are capable of retracting and extending, within a volume defined between shrouds, so that in operation, flails extend beyond the periphery of the shroud so as to crush the item. An advantage with the flails arranged so that they can retract between shrouds is that jamming of the crusher no longer occurs.