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Patent GB-2394440-A (GB)
Title: A method for making dual-colour melamine container
Inventor: TAI CHING-LIN
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: A method for making a dual-color melamine container is disclosed. A first melamine material is injected into a first mould, having a male part with protrusions thereon and a female part, to form a first container part with holes (12, 13) corresponding to the protrusions. The moulded first container part is then repositioned in a second mould of male and female parts and a second melamine material, of a different colour, is injected into the mould to form a second container part over the first part whereby filling the holes and forming a melamine container. Before repositioning, the male part of the first mould may be separated to allow an attaching machine to attach patterns (14) to an inner side of the first part of the container. Similarly, before the melamine container is finally removed from the second mould, the female mould part may be separated to allow a pattern attaching machine to attach pattern on an outer side of the container. The moulding space of the second mould is thicker than that of the first mould.
Patent GB-2384643-A (GB)
Title: Camera device having composition determining mirror.
Inventor: SHIMAMURA MASAKI
IPC: H04M1/72445
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: A device such as a portable, folding, mobile telephone 1, comprises a camera or imaging device 22 and a display section 11. The display section 11 comprises a layered structure (Fig 5) having a specular reflector or mirror (28), a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel (26) or other electro optical light valve or modulator, and a front illumination system. The liquid crystal panel or modulator is controlled to render the mirror selectively specular (reflecting) or non-specular (concealed) depending, respectively, on whether a photograph is being taken or not. The liquid crystal panel may be a thin film transistor (TFT) type panel. In a further embodiment (Figure 15) a further selectively transparent or opaque light controlling film (57) may be providing in addition to the LCD or panel. When the minor display 11 acts as a reflector, it allows a user to frame or compose a scene or view to be photographed; this is particularly useful when the user is photographing him or herself.
Patent GB-2397290-A (GB)
Title: Disc container
Inventor: AFFLECK PHILLIP HUGH
IPC: B65D85/57
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: A disc container (25) has an outer envelope (41) and an inner sleeve (42) slidably received in the envelope (41). The envelope (41) has a retaining panel (47) adjacent an elongate opening and the inner sleeve (42) has engaging flaps (57) for engaging the retaining panel (47) to prevent complete withdrawal of the inner sleeve (42). The inner sleeve (42) also retains a CD/DVD type disc, preferably utilising a push-up disc holder (10) in the form of a tab.
Patent GB-2380935-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable mattress system and method of use thereof
Inventor: WHERRETT NEIL
IPC: A47C27/10
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: There is provided an inflatable mattress system and method of use thereof. The mattress system includes a number of inflatable cells containing air, the air pressure therein being controlled by a pump which allows inflation and/or deflation of the cells. Solenoid valves communicate with the cells to monitor fluid flow and detect pressure feedback therefrom. Processing means are provided for controlling the inflation and/or deflation of one or more of the cells in a pre-determined configuration, via the pump. The processing means adjusts and/or sets the pressure in the cells in response to variations in pressure readings measured by the solenoid valves over pre-determined time intervals, relative to expected or pre-defined pressure readings stored in memory provided in or connected to the processing means. The processing means further limits the adjustment or setting of the pressure in the cells between pre-defined pressure ranges.
Patent GB-2385868-A (GB)
Title: Ring beams
Inventor: NEWLEY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A ring beam <B>1</B> of a conservatory supports the lower edge of a glazed roof <B>3</B> which comprises glazing bars <B>8</B> and glazing panels <B>9</B>. The glazing bars <B>8</B> are pivotally mounted on the ring beam extending between the ring beam and glazing material <B>1</B> by fixing plates <B>15</B> pivotally and slidably mounted on a continuous projection <B>13</B> on the ring beam. The pivotal connection may comprise a part-cylindrical member <B>14</B> on the projection <B>13</B> and a socket <B>18</B> on the fixing plate. Each fixing plate <B>15</B> may have holes <B>21</B> for attachment of a glazing bar <B>8</B>. Also disclosed are a ring beam <B>1</B> including means for pivotal mounting of a seal <B>10</B> extending between the ring beam <B>1</B> and glazing material <B>9</B>, a ring beam <B>1</B> including means for slidable mounting of a seal <B>10</B> extending between the ring beam <B>1</B> and glazing material <B>9</B> and a ring beam <B>1</B> having an outer face <B>6</B> including a portion for mounting a bracket <B>52</B> and means for mounting a fascia member <B>57</B> to cover a lower portion <B>44</B> of the outer face <B>6</B>.
Patent GB-2386589-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle frame assembly
Inventor: DURAND ROBERT D
IPC: B62D23/00
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: A vehicle frame assembly (figure 1) comprises: a first structural member 13 including a body portion 25 having an end portion 26 secured thereto, where said body portion is formed from a different material to the end portion; and a plurality of second structural members 22 that are secured together and are secured to said first structural member to form the vehicle frame. The first structural member may be one of several cross members, and the second structural members may be longitudinal side rails, where the frame can be either separate to, or formed with a vehicle body. The end portions of the cross members may be secured to the side rails by magnetic pulse welding or by other methods, and the various parts may be formed from metallic materials. The end portions may extend partially or completely through the side rails, and a reinforcing and positioning collar (49, figure 4) may be provided.
Patent GB-2398285-A (GB)
Title: Tool suspension device
Inventor: KAO JUI-CHIEN
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: A tool suspension device for a tool with handles that are pivotally attached, such as pliers, comprises a suspension board 10, a holding assembly 20 with an elongated tool slot 211 adapted to encompass the handles of the tool, mounted to the front of the suspension board 10 and a clamping feature 23 secured to the front of the suspension board 10 and adapted to securely hold one of the handles of the tool. The arrangement is adapted so as to allow the other handle of the tool to be moved and tested by a consumer. The holding assembly 20 is preferably in the form of a tool bracket 21 and two L-shaped mounting brackets 22, while the clamping feature 23 can be in the form of two handle guides 231, which in use lie either side of one of the handles of the tool, thus tightly holding the handle between them. A stop 12 can also be present to prevent the jaws of the tool from opening.
Patent GB-2390188-A (GB)
Title: Device-resident driver system
Inventor: BARON JOHN M
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: A peripheral device 14 (e.g. printer, scanner, camera, mouse, keypad, etc) has a memory 52 which stores a driver 60 for the peripheral device. The driver is adapted to interface the peripheral device with a computer 12. The computer 12 may retrieve or receive a copy of the driver directly from the peripheral device during booting of the computer. This system eliminates the need for the drivers for such peripheral devices to be provided separately on other data-storage media.
Patent GB-2383463-A (GB)
Title: Method to measure signal decay and a device therefor
Inventor: RICHTER HANS J
IPC: G11B5/012
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for measuring signal decay of a magnetic recording medium using an approach in which a control track and a track of interest are located on one track are disclosed.
Patent GB-2389627-A (GB)
Title: Diagnosing i.c. engine EGR valve performance
Inventor: MAZUR CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A method and system for diagnosing a condition of an EGR valve 16 used in an engine system is disclosed. The method includes establishing whether a change in NOx emissions has occurred and determining the condition of the EGR valve 16 based upon a function of the change in NOx emissions. A time rate of change in NOx measured by the NOx sensor may be determined and compared, eg by statistical analysis, with a predetermined expected time rate of change. Instances when samples of the measured NOx are greater than an expected maximum and less than an expected minimum may be determined. The method may also include determining whether the NOx sensor is faulty and the EGR condition determining includes determining whether the NOx sensor is faulty.
Patent GB-2401298-A (GB)
Title: A jig to aid the tying of a bait hair line to a fishing hook
Inventor: TOWNLEY-RIVETT RAYMOND GEORGE
IPC: A01K91/06
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: The jig comprises a body with a hook retaining jaw and a loop retaining post which is attached to a slider. Both the jaw and the slider may be secured by a thumbscrew. In use, a hook is secured in the jaw, and the slider is positioned so that the post is a measured distance from the hook. A loop is formed in the end of a length of fishing line and slipped over the post. The free end of this line is then securely tied to the eye of the hook. The loop may then be passed through a bait module (or boilie) and secured with a bait stop device.
Patent GB-2388250-A (GB)
Title: A smart label web and a method for its manufacture
Inventor: STROEMBERG SAMULI
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a smart label web (W2). The smart lael web comprises smart labels (1) placed one after another and/or side by side and comprising a circuitry pattern (2) and an integrated circuit on a chip (3) therein. In the method, an electrical contact is formed between the integrated circuit on a chip (3) and the circuitry pattern (2) of the smart label in teh smart label web in such a way that a structural part (4) separated from a separate carrier web (W1) and comprising an integrated circuit on a chip (3) is attached to the smart label. The structural part (4) contains a thermoplastic material whereby it is attached to the smart label (1).
Patent GB-2404227-A (GB)
Title: A vertical axis wind turbine
Inventor: COCHRANE RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: F03D11/00
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine 1 comprises a shaft 2, rotatable around a longitudinal axis 7, and a plurality of helically shaped rigid blades 10, preferably attached via struts 3, 4, or possibly at least one integrally formed with the blade. There may be at least one disc member, located at the blade extremities, spanning between blades 10 and the shaft 2. The blade 10 cross-sections are arcuately shaped, so their chords lie along a constant radius. The blades 10 may be shaped so: their distance from the axis 7 varies along their length; they approximate a troposkein, and; the chord length varies along their length, preferably shortening towards the ends. Upper and lower blade portions 13, 14, defined between struts 3, 4 and blade tips 15, 16, are preferably free-standing. The blades thickness to chord ratio is, preferably greater where the struts 3, 4 attach, increasing towards the tips 15, 16 or, is constant along the blade length. The blades may have a foam core and composite skin. A further embodiment comprises at least one blade having a light emitting diode array, preferably powered by the turbine, generating an image as the turbine rotates.
Patent GB-2395271-A (GB)
Title: Index for identifying biomolecules
Inventor: GEROMANOS SCOTT
IPC: H01J41/04
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: The index for use in identifying molecules of biological origin by mass spectrometry is obtained by <SL> <LI>(a) accurately determining the masses or mass to charge ratios of molecules of biological origin; <LI>(b) determining a first physico-chemical property other than mass or mass to charge ratio of said molecules of biological origin. The molecules may be e.g. peptides or proteins. The physico-chemical property may be elution time, solubility, antibody affinity, ionisation potential, electrophoretic mobility etc. </SL>
Patent GB-2391425-A (GB)
Title: Redirection of data when electronic mail is restricted
Inventor: MATTIS STEVE
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A multifunctional peripheral apparatus for a computer network characterised by a document digitising 101-104 subsystem, connected to the document digitising device, a sending module 100 for transmitting a data set created with the document digitising device, and a routing subsystem 109 for determining if a data set is to be transmitted via electronic mail or via a data storage unit 107, which may be a website. The present invention provides means for determining if a data set for transmission can be sent directly via e-mail, given predetermined conditions for sending, or whether it is more expedient to reroute the data set to a website. Every time a user attempts to send a document, the system automatically determines the best available routing, reformatting if necessary.
Patent GB-2401100-A (GB)
Title: Cutting apparatus with cutting means and adjustment knob
Inventor: TSENG TZU-FENG
IPC: B26B3/00
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A cutting apparatus for cutting a sheet material includes a platform 20, a rail structure 21 secured onto the platform; a sliding member 22 sliding along the rail structure; a cutting member 302 movably engaging with and carried by the sliding member to pass through and cut the sheet material sustained on the platform, and an adjusting member 223. The adjusting member can urge the cutting member to move relative to the sliding member so as to contact with the sheet material in response to an external force status and return the cutting member to move relative to the sliding member so as to release the cut sheet material manually or automatically. Also provided is a carriage with a knob 223 with a sustaining member 24 and an elastic member 31 for urging a cutting member 302 towards a sheet when the knob is turned and retracting the cutting member when the knob is returned to its initial position.
Patent GB-2406928-A (GB)
Title: A method of transmitting a message in a transaction authentication system
Inventor: WELHAM STUART
IPC: H04W92/08
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: A transaction authentication system comprises a storage means for storing a plurality of authentication information. The storage means is registerable with a common telecommunications system. An authentication process is carried out that uses the information on the storage means to authenticate a transaction with a data processing apparatus. As part of the authentication process security data is generated. The data processing apparatus then generates a transaction message using the security data. In an embodiment for transmitting the message a first key is used to encrypt the message and a second key is used to electronically sign the message. Preferably the keys are used only for encrypting the message relating to the transaction and not used for other transactions. The message may be transmitted via the Internet and may comprise an XML web service request. The first key may be a cipher key and the second key an integrity key. The signing step may use a digest algorithm to append a digest to a message.
Patent GB-2408475-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover for plane
Inventor: LIN A-LIEN
IPC: B25H3/00
Filed: 2003-11-27
Abstract: A protective cover for a plane includes a bottom 1 provided at predetermined positions with magnets 6 to attract and thereby firmly locate a metal plane 4 in the protective cover. Any metal plane having a size equal to or smaller than that of the protective cover may be magnetically held in the protective cover. Therefore, only one size of the protective cover may be used to protect more than one size of the plane, making the protective cover more flexible for use. The protective cover of the present invention is also characterized in that the bottom 1 is provided at an upper side with a plurality of axially spaced seats 11. In addition two upward sidewalls 2 and an end wall 3 are integrally disposed about the said bottom 1.
Patent GB-2409243-A (GB)
Title: Film-cooled gas turbine engine component
Inventor: NAKAMATA CHIYUKI
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: The body of a component, such as a turbine blade, is provided with an angled film-cooling hole having an inlet 15, an outlet 17, and a partition 19. The partition may divide the outlet into at least two openings 17a, 17b, and extend to the inlet side of the cooling hole, and the outlet may be wedge-shaped (divergent).
Patent GB-2412584-A (GB)
Title: Sprinkler system
Inventor: SHAW JAMES
IPC: A62C35/64
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: The sprinkler system is a self contained design intended to be installed in an existing conventional water-filled central heating system. It utilises the existing pipe work and water supply. It comprises of a pressure pump (A4, Fig 1) which feeds water under pressure to a sprinkler head (A10, Fig 1) that is fitted to the outlet union of a radiator (A9, Fig 1). A sensor(B1, Fig 2) initialises the system and starts the pump (A10, Fig 1)running, the sensor (B1, Fig 2), that has detected the fire also opens the correct sprinkler head (A10, Fig 1), to extinguish or contain the fire. The control unit comprises transistors or relays.
Patent GB-2400796-A (GB)
Title: Music stand
Inventor: MICHELL ANDREW
IPC: F16M11/10
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: There is provided a music stand which comprises a telescopic stem, a sheet music holder at one end of the stem and a supporting base at the other end of the stem, wherein the stem provides a retracted position and at least one extended position, the holder being pivotally attached to the stem so as to be rotatable between an angled position relative to the stem and a closed position against the stem.
Patent GB-2403901-A (GB)
Title: Mattress incorporating duplex springs
Inventor: SPINKS SIMON PAUL
IPC: A47C27/06
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A spring assembly (2) for incorporation into a bed, divan bed, mattress or other article of upholstered furniture comprises a plurality of spring units, some at least of which have inner springs (8) which differ from the inner springs of others of said spring units. The inner springs may differ in height, and/or in diameter, and/or in tension, and/or in form, and the spring units may comprise one or more pocketted springs.
Patent GB-2417681-A (GB)
Title: Device for bomb blast suppression
Inventor: MICKELBOROUGH PHILIP JOHN
IPC: A62C3/06
Filed: 2004-09-06
Abstract: A inflatable device for suppressing a bomb blast is provided, comprising hollow tubing wound in a spiral pattern and inflatable with water or other liquid via a supply hose 6 to form a substantially hemispherical self-supporting structure around an enclosed space for containing a bomb. Spring clips (7, fig.3) are disposed around the tubing at spaced intervals along the spiral whereby, during inflation of the tubing, each clip is successively released from the tubing when the section of tubing below said clip has been filled and the liquid pressure in said section has exceeded a threshold required to release said clip. The structure, when inflated, comprises stacked spiral circles of inflated tubing that may form inner and outer skins 5, 2 connected by linking panels 3, in which each circle is supported by or supports another circle. A pressure relief valve 8 may be connected to the highest circle of the spiral via an indicator tube 4. The structure may further comprise a door and internal hanging tubes 15.
Patent GB-2403969-A (GB)
Title: Junk removal tool
Inventor: TELFER GEORGE
IPC: E21B27/00
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: A junk removal tool (10) for use in a well bore. The tool includes a multi-faceted face (42) of tungsten carbide to break up large pieces of junk. The junk is then captured in the tool via large area inlet ports (40) and collected in a trap.(31). In one embodiment, valves (41) are placed at the inlet ports to prevent the out-flow of captured junk. A further embodiment includes a throat portion (52) to jet junk laden fluid into the tool.
Patent GB-2420456-A (GB)
Title: Generator control having grid imbalance detector
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT PHILLIP
IPC: H02P9/46
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: A controller 101 for one or more generators, for example doubly fed induction generators (DFIG) attached to a wind-turbine 100, where each generator has voltage source converters 110, 112 connected on its rotor side for controlling the power at its output side. An imbalance detector 116 detects any imbalance in the grid served by the generators and the voltage source converters are controlled accordingly. Processing means 118 are provided for calculating the current orders for both positive and negative sequences according to a required active power output and these are communicated to the controllers of the voltage source converters. A plurality of DFIGs (e.g. a wind farm) may be provided (100a-g, Figure 2) having a system controller (200, figure 2).
Patent GB-2405890-A (GB)
Title: Subsea well apparatus
Inventor: MARROQUIN DANIEL A
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: There is disclosed subsea well apparatus having a wellhead member body adapted to be lowered into and latched within the bore of a conductor by means of split locking (LR) and ratchet rings (25) carried by the body in response to the weight of the casing suspended from the body. The locking ring (LR) has locking teeth (14) engageable with locking grooves (14A) in the bore, and the ratchet ring (25) has ratchet teeth engageable ratchet grooves (29) within the locking ring. Upper and lower coaxial downwardly and inwardly extending wedge surfaces are tightly engaged as the body is latched within the conductor.
Patent GB-2423581-A (GB)
Title: Particulate sets carrying a unique identifier for assays
Inventor: GAREY CAROLINE
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: A method is provided for the detection of analytes and makes use of a plurality of sets of particulate supports, the supports of each set carrying a unique identifier allowing them to be distinguished from the supports of the other sets. Each set of supports is partitioned from the other sets of supports. The method comprises the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) attaching a primary analyte (9) to the supports (1) of all the sets, <LI>(b) introducing respective samples to the sets of supports so that each sample is associated with a corresponding unique identifier, each sample potentially containing a secondary analyte (12) which binds to the primary analyte, <LI>(c) combining the sets of supports to form a support mixture containing supports from all of the sets, <LI>(d) introducing a reporter system to the support mixture, the reporter system (13) being responsive to the presence of secondary analyte bound to the supports via the primary analyte, and <LI>(e) interrogating the support mixture to determine the unique identifiers of supports which have an activated reporter system in order to identify which samples contain the secondary analyte. </SL> The application of the system to isotype antibodies in a sample - the antigen being the primary analyte and anti-isotype antibodies being the secondary analyte is described.