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Patent GB-2396489-A (GB)
Title: Switched electric socket
Inventor: ROBINSON NEVILLE
IPC: H01R13/70
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: A plug socket comprising one or more pin sockets for receiving a respective pin of a plug and a switch operatable between an on state and an off state. A shutter 22 is biased to adopt a blocking state, in which the shutter wholly or partially occludes at least one of said pin sockets. A blocking member 24 is biased to adopt a blocking state in which the blocking member prevents the switch 18 being operated from the off state to the on state. Upon insertion of a plug into the socket, at least one of the pins engages with the shutter thereby actuating the shutter and the blocking member out of the respective blocking states. Hence, the switch cannot be turned on until a plug is inserted into the socket. In a preferred embodiment, if the switch is left on when the plug is removed, the blocking member engages with the switch as it returns to the blocking state thereby turning the switch off.
Patent GB-2396396-A (GB)
Title: A sprocket made of two parts
Inventor: RENSHAW ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: F16H55/12
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A sprocket comprises a disc 14 of a first metal material having a substantially circular perimeter and an externally toothed annulus 10 of a second metal material which is attached around the perimeter of the disc 14 by the inner edge of the annulus 10 being threadedly engaged with the perimeter edge of the disc 14. There may exist two to six turns of interengaging helical threads. The disc 14 and the annulus 10 may be of the same thickness or the perimeter edge of the disc and the inner edge of the annulus may be of the same thickness, said thickness being from 3mm to 10mm. The disc 14 and annulus 10 may be additionally connected by a pin 20, adhesive or rivets.
Patent GB-2410623-A (GB)
Title: Safety electrical joint box
Inventor: SULEYMAN AYTAN ABDULLAH
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A safety electrical joint box has a base with slits for receiving wires and a clip-on lid. The box may receive loose, terminated, frayed or crushed wires and accommodate them safely as an emergency repair, without the use of tools.
Patent GB-2410705-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet recording material and method
Inventor: KING JEFFREY RONALD
IPC: B41M5/52
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: An inkjet recording material comprises a substrate coated with an ink receiving composition. The substrate may be non absorbent eg. cellulose acetate, polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, polycarbonate, polyester or a resin coated or barrier coated paper. The ink receiving composition comprises silica (synthetic, ca. 50 micron), a water soluble acrylate (acrylic, methacrylic or maleic acid polymers or copolymers, especially styrene or acrylate ester copolymers) and a basic polymer (polyamine, polyimine and especially a vinyl imidazole / vinyl pyrrolidone copolymer). The composition may also include surfactants, antifoams, optical brighteners, UV stabilisers and other additives. The substrate may be treated eg. by corona discharge or by application of a primer layer, to improve adhesion of the coating. The primer layer may comprise an acrylic modified polyurethane, cross-linked with a polymeric aziridine. In use the recording material may be printed upon, left to dry and then laminated to a transparent protective film.
Patent GB-2411603-A (GB)
Title: Portable martial arts practice dummy
Inventor: MACNAB MALCOLM
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable martial arts practice dummy and, more particularly, but not exclusively, to practice dummy for kung fu. The dummy comprises a body 110 and support means 120, detachably mounted to the body, for detachably securing the body 110 to a floor or a base 100 and supporting the body for use. Said support means 120 comprise a plurality of members 121-124, which are detachably secured to each other, the body and/or the base. The body 110 is hollow for receiving detached members for storage.
Patent GB-2411959-A (GB)
Title: Doppler ultrasound particulate counter
Inventor: COWLEY PETER HERBERT
IPC: G01N15/00
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: A pipe (10) contains a flowing fluid, say, oil. The oil includes particulate material (12) which, for example, may be metal and or carbon particles (16). A transmitter (14) fixed to the pipe exterior for the purpose of projecting ultrasonic signals through the wall of pipe (14) onto the particles (12). The signals are deflected by the particles (12) onto a receiver (18) at a reduced frequency brought about by the Doppler effect. A spectrum analyser (not shown) is utilised to count the Doppler signals which represent the quantity of particles.
Patent GB-2415885-A (GB)
Title: Stand with a handle for displaying food products
Inventor: CHANDARANA JAISUKHLAL DAYALJI
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: A stand 10 for displaying pre-packaged food products includes a body portion 18 adapted for receiving a plurality of containers. The body portion may include a plurality of apertures 24 for receiving the containers. The apertures may be arranged with uniform spacing. The stand may include footing means 14 and a handle 16 coaxial with the footing means, the body portion being disposed between the handle and the footing means. The handle may be adapted to engage with the footing means via a thread arrangement.
Patent GB-2410529-A (GB)
Title: Jet pump with sleeve partially covering outlet duct
Inventor: VITALIS TAMAS
IPC: F02M37/02
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: A jet pump 1A has a sleeve 1B partially covering the outlet duct 30, so that fluid flowing through the outlet duct 30 flows back through the space 45 between the sleeve 46 and the outside of the outlet duct 30. The sleeve may have a lateral opening 43 above the end 36 of the outlet duct to allow fluid to exit. The pump 1 is able to prime itself, which therefore improves startup properties. The pump can be used in a fuel delivery system in a vehicle equipped with a saddle tank, figure 4, to transfer fuel from the passive to the active side of the tank, even when the fuel level is low.
Patent GB-2402282-A (GB)
Title: Optical repeater with control tones
Inventor: HARASAWA SHIN-ICHIROU
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: An optical repeater (20) comprises an optical amplification unit (21-1, 21-2), which realizes optical amplification in each of a plurality of gain bands with a gain which is determined based on a control signal, a characteristic-signal generation unit (22-1, 22-2) which receives a plurality of tone signals and generates a plurality of characteristic signals each representing a characteristic of one of the plurality of tone signals, and a gain control unit (23-1, 23-2), which compares each of the plurality of characteristic signals with a reference signal and generates the control signal corresponding to each of the plurality of gain bands so as to equalize the gain in the optical amplification in each of the plurality of gain bands. Preferably, the repeater also comprises means 26 to activate/deactivate the amplification unit in response to the control tones.
Patent GB-2417790-A (GB)
Title: Lighting system with masked lens array
Inventor: HANNEY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A lighting unit comprises an optical component 1 having an interior surface 3 and an exterior surface 5, the interior surface 3 of the optical component 1 for receiving a beam 10 of collimated light incident thereon, and the exterior surface 5 forming an exterior surface of the lighting unit. The optical component 1 comprises a plurality of Fresnel or diffractive lens elements 9 arranged to focus the beam of light 10 to a corresponding plurality of points in a predefined pattern on the exterior surface thereof The exterior surface 5 of the optical component 1 is provided with a substantially opaque mask 7 which is patterned with apertures at a plurality of points corresponding to the predefined pattern so that the light may emanate therethrough. LEDS may be used as the light source, and the beam may be reflected by a parabolic mirror 12.
Patent GB-2407562-A (GB)
Title: Disposable cup lid with reclosable and resealable condiment tab
Inventor: DURDON TERRANCE N
IPC: B65D55/02
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A disposable cup lid 10 for placement onto the rim of a drinking cup Is provided. The cup lid 10 comprises a cover portion 18 having a drinking access port 26 and a condiment opening 28, a rim portion 20, and a flexible arm 24 having a sealing member 30. The cup lid 10 is structured in such a manner that when the condiment opening is not in use, the condiment opening is sealably closed by the sealing member of the flexible arm. The cup lid 10 may be dome shaped and particularly suitable for beverages which have some froth or foam. Stiffening ribs 34 may be provided around the peripheral region 36 of the condiment opening 28, and the flexible arm may have a plug portion 38 for fitment with said ribs. The sealing member 30 may have a tab (Fig 6, 62) for covering the drinking port 26. The drinking access port 26 may be defined by a hanging chad (Fig 5, 52).
Patent GB-2420126-A (GB)
Title: A prefabricated unit for a building
Inventor: KAZIC DR MIHAJLO
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A prefabricated unit 5 for constructing a building comprising adjacent units, has at least a part of walls 8 facing other units being omitted or removable, to define a space extending between the units. The prefabricated units are preferably of a standard design and are preferably of the size of shipping containers. A prefabricated unit and method of construction are also claimed. Independent claims relate to: a building having a main face and multiple storeys; a building comprising a plurality of occupancy units 1, that unit having service connections provided in less prefabricated units than the number which comprise the occupancy unit; a prefabricated unit for an occupancy unit having all service connections required for the occupancy unit, and a surface unit comprising metal or polymer sandwiched between two wood-based layers.
Patent GB-2420127-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable cladding
Inventor: BAILEY BRIAN ALLAN
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: Cladding 1 comprising a pair of spaced supports 2 secured to a surface and a plurality of elongate elements 4 wherein both ends 5 of the elements are mounted to the supports, at least one of the ends being adjustably mounted. The elements may be mounted parallel to each other, in close side-by-side relationship, and may be movable in two or preferably three dimensions. Each element may be mounted in an oversized, preferably elongate aperture. The supports may be angled to each other. The elements may be of different lengths and circular, square, triangular or any other suitable cross-section. In use, the invention may be used to conceal services such as cabling or piping extending along ceilings of curving passages, such as that in an underground tunnel, thus preventing panels on the ceilings or walls being uneven and misaligned.
Patent GB-2413009-A (GB)
Title: Microfabrication apparatus
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: An apparatus for the microfabrication of microstructures on a semiconductor wafer 18 includes a holder 4 supporting either a photomask or imprinting stamp 5 in relation to a support 13. The holder 4 comprises one or more piezoelectric elements (63, 64 Fig 7b) which expand and contract in the z-direction upon application of a control voltage. By using piezoelectric elements the mask or stamp 5 may be accurately positioned such that vibrations due to noise are reduced. The apparatus also includes two or more operative units 1, 2, 3 which are selectively moved into an operative position at different stages of the microfabrication process. The operative units include a visualization and alignment unit 1, an exposure unit 2 or a hot air injection unit 3.
Patent GB-2411299-A (GB)
Title: Controlling motor speed by altering magnetic field of motor
Inventor: CASTLE HAROLD L
IPC: H02K23/66
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a system for controlling the speed of a motor by altering the magnetic field of the motor. The system includes field modification module 11, and a motor 12 having field windings and a rotor. The field windings are configured to receive a driving signal that generates a magnetic field causing a rotation of the rotor. The field modification module is proximate the motor and alters the magnetic field in response to an input signal thereby controlling the speed and torque of the rotor. Fuel pump assembly 20 uses the rotation of the motor to create a pressure in the fuel lines 42 to provide fuel to the motor. Fuel supply pressure is thereby controlled.
Patent GB-2410380-A (GB)
Title: Air-cooled electric generator or motor, eg of gas turbomachinery
Inventor: GOZDAWA RICHARD JULIUS
IPC: F01D5/08
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: A rotor of an electric generator or motor includes an airway extending generally in the direction of the rotor axis permitting cooling air or other gas to be drawn along the rotor. The rotor may be a rotor of a gas turbomachinery electric generator apparatus. The airway may be a channel D extending along the outer length of the magnet armature of the rotor. A series of spaced longitudinally running channels D may be provided.
Patent GB-2410179-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus with wheel rotation sensing
Inventor: COATES DONALD A
IPC: A47L11/40
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: In a cleaning apparatus e.g. for cleaning floors, an arrangement is provided for actuating a device on the cleaner in response to rotation of a ground engaging wheel in a first direction. In wheel assembly 888 including a wheel 613L, there is provided a microswitch 886 with a switch lever 890 mounted on the body of the apparatus adjacent the wheel. Associated with this is an actuator lever 898 pivotally mounted on the axle [not shown], and having mounted thereon a magnet 896 and rollers with axles 901. These rollers are in rolling contact with a disc 894 mounted on the adjacent wheel. When the wheel rotates the magnet 896 tends to follow it, and causes movement of the actuator lever 898 which actuates the microswitch to activate a device on the cleaner. Such a device can be a liquid cleaning agent supply arrangement. In a preferred embodiment rotation of the wheel in the second direction can activate a second device. Also claimed is a cleaning apparatus incorporating such an arrangement where the activated device is a source of cleaning fluid which when activated distributes said fluid on a surface to be cleaned when the apparatus is moved in a first direction.
Patent GB-2414149-A (GB)
Title: Compensating for ISI by selecting from a plurality of possible timing reference signals
Inventor: SHERLOCK DEREK ALAN
IPC: H04L7/02
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: A data recovery system which seeks to compensate for inter-symbol interference comprises a sampling logic which samples data from a data line using a timing reference which is selected from a plurality of candidates. The symbol history of the received data is tracked to a predetermined depth, and the timing reference is chosen which has an identical symbol history to the received data, and which has a changing symbol (a "clock edge") on a next symbol interval. Since the data signal and the selected timing reference signal will have identical symbol histories, any inter-symbol interference effects should be identical in both signals, so their relative timing is unaltered by the ISI. A lookup table stores the correlations between possible symbol histories and the timing reference signals. The timing-reference selecting step is performed for each new symbol received in the data signal.
Patent GB-2427864-A (GB)
Title: Curable compositions
Inventor: ORLOWSKI JAN A
IPC: A61K6/884
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: A curable composition, ideally for use in dental or medical applications, comprises 10-90 % by weight of at least one acrylic monomer and 1-60 % by weight of an olefinic component. The olefinic component comprises oligomers or polymers of at least one olefin and may be straight chain or branched and has 4-6 carbon atoms and one or two double bonds in the parent monomer. The preferred acrylic monomer is selected from: diurethane dimethacrylate, ethoxylated bis-phenol-A dimethacrylate (EBA), 2,2-bis[4-(2-hydroxy-3 -methacryloylpropoxy0phenyl]propane (GMA), hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxybutyl methacrylate, and tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate. The preferred olefinic component is polybutene, polybutadiene or polyisoprene. The preferred use of the composition is a dental material and is applied to the relevant surface and then cured in situ.
Patent GB-2413514-A (GB)
Title: Coating system for forming protective layer
Inventor: NAGASE BANSEI
IPC: B05C1/02
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A coating system (10) for forming a protective layer includes a roller mechanism (34) provided at an end of an arm (46) of a robot (16a) as an end effector. The roller mechanism (34) has a roller (48), a holder (86) for supporting the roller (48), and a pipe (112). The holder (86) is removably attached to the roller (48). The pipe (112) supports the roller (48) in a freely rotating manner, and delivers the protective layer forming material to the roller (48).
Patent GB-2427749-A (GB)
Title: Plasma display panel with improved contrast
Inventor: MIYAKE TATSUYA
IPC: H01J11/12
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: A plasma display panel has plural discharge cells between two opposing first 1 and second 6 substrates. Each of the discharge cells includes at least one pair of electrodes for generating a discharge for display, a discharge gas and a phosphor film 10 for emitting visible light by being excited by ultraviolet rays produced by the discharge of the discharge gas. Laminated members 13 are dispersed in a plane within each of the discharge cells inside the first substrate 1 from which visible light for display is emitted, and each of the laminated members 13 includes a light absorption layer 11 disposed a side of the first substrate on which ambient light is incident and a light reflection layer 12 disposed on a phosphor-film side of the laminated members. A visible-light-reflection layer 15 is disposed on a surface of the phosphor film on a side thereof opposite from a space in which the discharge is generated. This all aids display contrast, suppresses degradation in display luminance and improves luminous efficiency.
Patent GB-2422708-A (GB)
Title: Quality-based fusion of multiple biometrics for authentication
Inventor: CHAN MICHAEL T
IPC: G06V40/10
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: An authentication system incorporates a plurality of fused biometric modalities which are combined with quality indicia of biometric samples. Fusion processing maps individual modality data along with one or more quality measurements to a fused score for purposes of making an authentication decision.
Patent GB-2421703-A (GB)
Title: Jig for positioning a vehicle part
Inventor: SHISHIKURA YASUYUKI
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2005-12-28
Abstract: A jig for positioning vehicular exterior parts, which can improve workability as well as accuracy of a mounting location. A jig 1 used when attaching exterior parts to a vehicle 20 includes a first engagement portion 4 prescribing a location in a height direction of the vehicle 20, and a second engagement portion 5 prescribing a location in a direction orthogonal to the height direction of the vehicle 20. At least one of the first engagement portion 4 and the second engagement portions 5 is fixed between a vehicle body 22 and a door 21. The jig 1 is formed from a tabular member. As a result, positioning in mutually orthogonal two directions can be carried out simultaneously, simplifying attachment works. The tabular form enables easier storage and transport and the jig is folded into its working shape prior to use. In particular the jig is used to align a side spoiler attachment bracket 25.
Patent GB-2434302-A (GB)
Title: A head restraint
Inventor: HOGAN DERRICK
IPC: A61F5/37
Filed: 2006-01-21
Abstract: A head restraint adapted to be worn about the head of the wearer, to support the head of the wearer that is sleeping or sitting upon a seat. The restraint comprises a headband 1 worn on the head of the wearer that has a supporting band 3 attached the headband which crosses over the top of the wearer's head eg. from ear to ear of the wearer, and an apron 2 attached to the headband. The apron 2 is of a sufficient length to become trapped between the wearer's back and shoulders and the back of the seat the wearer is sat on, to support the head in an upright position. The headband may be elasticated or made from a firmer material with an adjustable fastening means eg. Velcro (RTM), stud or buckle. The device will also provide UV protection when worn in the sun.
Patent GB-2434531-A (GB)
Title: Seat cover
Inventor: WILSON PHILIP JOHN
IPC: A47C31/11
Filed: 2006-01-21
Abstract: A seat cover for covering a seat of a motorised vehicle is described, the seat having a vertical back support and a horizontal main support. The seat cover comprises a first portion (202) configured to be restrained by the back support; a second portion (203) configured to be restrained by the main support; and a third portion (204) hinged between the first portion and the second portion such that in a first position the third portion covers the first portion (exposing the second portion) and in a second position the third portion covers the second portion (exposing the first portion). One of these positions is suitable for an occupant wearing clean clothes and the alternative position presents an easy-clean surface resistant to soiling.
Patent GB-2437051-A (GB)
Title: Windscreen wiper blade
Inventor: WONG CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 2006-04-11
Abstract: A windscreen wiper blade is arranged so that it adheres to the surface being cleaned by suction, thus, in use, preventing lifting of the windscreen wipers off the surface being cleaned. The wiper includes a twin or dual blade arrangement 3, wherein the adjacent blades 3 are separated by a curved or oval shaped region 2 which, in use, forms an enclosed area with the surface being cleaned, thus forming a vacuum causing the blade to adhere to the surface by suction.
Patent GB-2425540-A (GB)
Title: Elongated nano-structures and related devices
Inventor: TSAKALAKOS LOUCAS
IPC: C01B31/30
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: In a method of making an elongated carbide nanostructure, a plurality of spatially-separated catalyst particles and at least a portion of the substrate are exposed to a metal-containing vapor at a preselected temperature and for a period sufficient to cause an inorganic nanostructure to form between the substrate and at least one of the catalyst particles. The inorganic nano-structure is exposed to a carbon-containing vapor source at a preselected temperature and for a period sufficient to carburize the inorganic nanostructure.
Patent GB-2440392-A (GB)
Title: System for piercing liquid/fluid containers
Inventor: ELDER ALAN
IPC: B65D47/10
Filed: 2006-07-22
Abstract: A system for piercing liquid/fluid containers includes a hinge, D, which is formed on the container A. Hinge D is connected to/part of flap E. Flap E can be manipulated so as to allow piercing tip C to perforate material B, such as foil. The flap may have a recess to accommodate a thumb or finger of a user.