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Patent GB-2351937-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of fibre-reinforced plastics components
Inventor: ROCKER OLAF
IPC: B29C70/44
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: In order to produce a cost-efficient process for the production of fibre-reinforced components with incompletely unwindable geometry, the unwindable part of the plastic component 1 is prefabricated in an automated manner as a prepreg semi-finished product 2, the non-unwindable part of the plastic component 1 is prefabricated as a "dry" textile semi-finished product 3, the textile semi-finished product 3 is covered with a resin film 4 and placed together with the prepreg semi-finished product 2 in the flexible vacuum hood 7 of a curing device 5, and the curing device 5 is evacuated and subjected to temperature and pressure treatment in an autoclave to bond the assembly together. The resin film 4 may be arranged at different positions but locating between a profile tool 6, which supports product 3, and product 3 would be unsuitable.
Patent GB-2361139-A (GB)
Title: Flow control system for ethernet network devices
Inventor: DONOGHUE BRYAN JAMES
IPC: H04L12/413
Filed: 2000-04-04
Abstract: The generation of pause frames by a receiver of packets over a link is controlled by computing in a cycle short relative to the round trip delay of the link an actual or presumed change in the state of fullness of a packet buffer and selecting a pause time in accordance with the change. The pause time may vary up to the duration of a computing cycle. Various algorithms for computing the pause time employing different measures or parameters of the state of fullness of the buffer may be employed.
Patent GB-2362248-A (GB)
Title: Power socket for physical asset tracking
Inventor: AMODEO GUILLERMO
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2000-05-13
Abstract: A power line connection socket 102 for use with a building power line circuit comprises connectors for connecting to a building power line circuit, and connectors for attachment of an asset, whereby the asset receives power from the building power line circuit through the socket. The socket also comprises a power line modem 208 for transmission of data including a unique identifier 206 associated with the socket via the building power line circuit. An asset monitor, associated with an asset, 106 is supplied with power from the socket, in an asset tracking system, the asset monitor comprising a unique identifier 202 associated with the asset monitor, and a power line modem 204 for transmission of data, including the unique identifier, from the asset monitor to the power line connection socket. A management server, having a power line modem connected to the building power line circuit, stores the unique identifier associated with an asset together with the unique identifier associated with a power line connection socket.
Patent GB-2361063-A (GB)
Title: Measuring device for the contents of tanker compartments used for the transport of fuel
Inventor: GOMEZ JOSE M
IPC: G01F23/02
Filed: 2000-05-16
Abstract: The device is intended for use in fuel tanker road vehicles designed with one or more compartments and is joined fast to the tank (1), being adapted to follow the tanker profile. It comprises a transparent or translucent tube 16, calibrated or with a dipstick. At its lower end, the tube 16 is linked to a tank bottom valve 4; at its upper end, the tube 16 is coupled to a rigid tube 20 joined via a safety valve to a tank gas collector 19.
Patent GB-2352972-A (GB)
Title: Use of dexmedetomidine for icu sedation
Inventor: AANTAA RIKU
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1999-03-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of sedating a patient while in the intensive care unit (ICU). The method comprises administering dexmedetomidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need thereof for a sufficient time period. Further, the present invention relates to a method of sedating a patient in the ICU by administering dexmedetomidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein dexmedetomidine is essentially the sole active agent or the sole active agent.
Patent GB-2351250-A (GB)
Title: Inner diameter finishing method and reamer
Inventor: FUKUI AKIO
IPC: B23D77/14
Filed: 1999-04-09
Abstract: An improved inner diameter finishing method and an improved reamer for a plurality of holes disposed in series, wherein a tip end small diameter part (94) and a guide part (130) are provided in a body (128) of a reamer (16), a chip (156) having a main cut blade and an auxiliary cut blade (166) is fixed to the tip end small diameter part (94), and the turning radius of the auxiliary cut blade (166) is made larger than that of each land of the tip end small diameter part (94) and smaller than that of each land of the guide part (130), after the inner peripheral surface of a cam shaft hole (172) is cut, the reamer (16) is moved forward and a camshaft hole (174) is cut with the guide part (130) press-fitted into the camshaft hole (172) when the camshaft holes (172 to 176) are to be finished, and the camshaft hole (176) is finished with the guide part (130) press-fitted into the camshaft holes (172, 174), whereby the concentricity and dimensional accuracy of the camshaft holes (172 to 176) are increased.
Patent GB-2353843-A (GB)
Title: Vibrator holding device
Inventor: SATO NORIYOSHI
IPC: H02K5/22
Filed: 1997-08-28
Abstract: A vibrator holding device comprises a flexible printed circuit board 10 connected to a vibration motor 1, a cushion 25 elastically holding the motor to prevent vibrations generated by the motor being transmitted to the printed circuit board.
Patent GB-2370250-A (GB)
Title: Automated engraving apparatus
Inventor: FOSTER COLIN
IPC: B44B3/04
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: The apparatus for engraving cylindrical objects comprises an engraving head N disposed above a rotary workpiece support 20 having a clamping chuck 22 with sliding jaws and a clamping member 30 removably connected to each jaw. Each clamping member 30 comprises a support element for connection to the jaw and a clamping element 34 that projects from the support element for engaging a workpiece external or internal surface. An engraving tool is connected to the engraving head N and comprises an elongate arm 47 that projects laterally thereof and towards the workpiece support. The arm 47 has a connector connected to the engraving head and an engraving tip 50 extending transversely of the longitudinal axis of the arm and towards the axis of rotation of the workpiece support 20. The apparatus is particularly suitable for engraving small annular objects and the interior surface of rings or cylinders.
Patent GB-2367306-A (GB)
Title: Separating blade system for spinning preparation machine
Inventor: PFERDMENGES GERD
IPC: D01G15/34
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: The system is for use with carding machines, cleaning machines etc. to remove impurities from fibre material, particularly cotton, with the machine including at least two clothed rollers 3a,b,c arranged in series so that the downstream roller cooperates with the upstream roller to receive material therefrom. A separating edge, formed from a separating blade 22,27, is associated with one of the rollers and, along with an associated opening, is arranged in the roller nip between the two cooperating rollers. Preferably the downstream roller has a high circumferential speed than the upstream roller and the separating edge at one of the rollers cooperates with a covering element 23,28 that at least partially covers the other roller so as to define the separating opening. The covering element is preferably curved, is displaceable parallel to the roller surface and has a free end arranged in the roller nip. A suction hood 24,29 is associated with the separating edge.
Patent GB-2370418-A (GB)
Title: Terminals for switch
Inventor: NAKAMURA SHINICHI
IPC: H01R4/36
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: A switch having a terminal device capable of holding an electric wire is provided with a sufficient strength even if electric wires of different diameters or electric wires of different types are used in combination. Terminal devices 30a, 30b comprise annular terminal frames 100a, 100b installed in a casing 1, and terminal screws 34 engaged with screw holes 35 provided in peripheral walls of the terminal frames 100a, 100b. The terminal screws 34 connect and hold electric wires inserted into the terminal frames 100a, 100b through wire holes 12 provided in the rear wall of the casing 1 together with the terminal frames 100a, 100b. In the terminal frames 100a, 100b, bosses 36 are formed in the outer peripheral edges of screw holes 35, and the frames are locally curved opposite to the screw ends (see Fig. 8) at the region where the electric wires are clamped by the screws 34.
Patent GB-2385637-A (GB)
Title: A package delivery system which is secured to a letterbox or other aperture in a door
Inventor: ATTECK LOUIS AUGUSTUS GEORGE
IPC: A47G29/20
Filed: 2002-02-25
Abstract: In a first aspect a device comprises an anchor means and an attachment means, where said anchor means includes two arcuate shells which in a first, compact configuration (Figures 2, 6b, 6c) is capable of being passed though a letterbox. The shells may be hingedly or slidingly attached together, or be filled with an expanding material so that they are capable of being arranged into a second, expanded configuration (Figures 4, 6a, 6c), which is too large to pass through said letterbox. In a second aspect a hollow tube (xiv) is fitted inside a letterbox or other aperture in a door and a member (xvii), fitted at one end with a spring clip (xviii) and at another end with an attachment means (xix), which, in use is secured inside the tube. In each aspect the device may further be provided with means for securing a parcel or delivered item to the attachment means (Figure 8).
Patent GB-2387321-A (GB)
Title: Foldable transfer board; Hinges
Inventor: SHIRANDAMI ROOZBEH
IPC: F16C11/10
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: A folding transfer or slide board 1 for disabled persons has two or more hingedly connected sections 2,3 which can be folded against each bother. The hinges may form a rigid joint under the action of the load on the board and can be locked, possibly at a selected angle, when open. Each section may comprise a pair of rigid edge beams (21 Fig 14) connected by a rigid or flexible panel or membrane (22). A flexible membrane allows the board to be folded lengthwise and may be held in tension by struts (23) when unfolded. Each hinge-pin 7 has a flange 17 with a serrated surface 16 engaging corresponding serrations (Figs 12,13) on one side of a hinge knuckle 10. The pin may be shifted laterally against a spring 19 to release the engagement.
Patent GB-2389125-A (GB)
Title: A formwork connector
Inventor: ABBOTT JACK
IPC: E04B2/86
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: A formwork structure comprises first and second layers (2, 3, Figure 3) having a space there between to be filled with concrete, and a plurality of connectors (1) keeping the layers apart, where each connector includes an elongate shaft (30) and first and second anchor means (31, 32) connectable in use to the first and second layers respectively and further include at least one extension portion (36), extending beyond th first or second anchor means, and which in use, protrudes from one of the layers for connection to an external structure. Preferably the anchor means is the form of a hook or loop which in use engages a peg (5, 6 Figure 7) located on the layers. The extension element may be threaded (38) or grooved (37) and extend coaxial with the elongate shaft. Also disclosed is a formwork connector per se and a wall formed from formwork and disclosed above.
Patent GB-2377373-A (GB)
Title: Recreational bed, featuring revealable support assembly
Inventor: EAST JONATHAN ROBERT
IPC: A47C17/22
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: A height adjustable bed 10 comprises stowable components consisting of a brace 16 and a beam 14 that permits straddling by a user. The brace 16 may be used to give support to a party in an <I>a tergo</I> or "from behind" position. The brace 16 may fold up from underneath the bed, pivoting around a bar (18, fig.3). The bed 10 may further feature a revealable platform arrangement (figs 2a, 2b, 2c).
Patent GB-2380373-A (GB)
Title: Data packet transmission for a directly addressed multicast protocol
Inventor: THUNQUEST GARY L
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: Data packets and a method for developing data packets for transmission over a network to selected multiple remote destinations, the packet includes an addressing protocol by which networking elements are capable of accessing the list of multiple remote destination addresses. The network elements are instructed to transmit a copy of the data packet to each of the selected multiple remote destinations corresponding to each of the addresses in the list. The packets do not travel over any segment more than once. The data packets may include a header section and a data section; storage devices may also be part of the network. A code byte may be employed to indicate the multi-address form of the packet as well as a length byte for specifying the length of an IP options field wherein this field identifies the data packet as a Directly Addressed Multicast Protocol (DAMP) data packet. Addresses which are not part of an intended domain may be set to zero and only the non-zeroed IP address may be set as the destination IP address.
Patent GB-2393073-A (GB)
Title: Certification scheme for hotspot services
Inventor: MCDONNELL JAMES THOMAS EDWARD
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A scheme for certifying a participant 10,14 in a wireless hotspot 12 which authorises user 10 access only after successful verification of the trustworthiness of the provider of the hotspot 14, or the user 10 requesting access. On receiving a request, either for use of a hotspot 12 or for certification of a hotspot participant 10, 14, the trustworthiness of a specified participant in the hotspot is verified, preferably with a party that is independent from the specified participant. On successful verification, a user 10 is provided with a key allowing access to the hotspot 12. In a preferred embodiment, the location of a potential participant is tracked and this location information may be provided to the hotspot provider 14 in preparation for an access request from the potential participant or cross-referenced with hotspot location information which may be used to provide the potential participant with location information on one or more nearby hotspots. The independent party providing verification may be a telecommunications service provider 16 and verification may employ public key cryptography or SIM card authentication. The user's device 11 may be a cell phone, laptop computer, PDA or similar.
Patent GB-2394941-A (GB)
Title: A dispensing pump for a viscous liquid
Inventor: POWLING DAVID JAMES SEALY
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: A dispensing pump 12 for a viscous liquid such as soap or lotion comprises a cylinder 16 and a piston 24 mounted for reciprocation within the cylinder 16. There is a check valve 52 positioned at an inlet to the cylinder 16, and a further valve 70 is arranged to open and close fluid communication between the cylinder 16 and a dispensing passageway 42 in the piston 24. This further valve 70 preferably comprises a sliding valve member which opens or closes openings 46 on the side of the piston 16. The check valve 52 is preferably a ball valve retained on its seat by he return spring 58 for the piston 24. The dispensing valve 38 may be a self-sealing valve, and the pump 12 may be attached to the outlet of a reservoir (8, fig. 1) of product. The reservoir (8, fig. 1) may or may not be vented. The reservoir (8, fig. 1) may free-standing or attached to a supporting surface.
Patent GB-2398507-A (GB)
Title: Tag rugby system
Inventor: DIXON ANDREW JOHN
IPC: A63B67/00
Filed: 2003-02-22
Abstract: A foam rugby ball 1 houses an internal container 2 that can be quickly and easily accessed to remove rolls of tags used to play Tag Rugby. The ball 1 and internal container 2 can be joined at the centre, at one end, or by any other means. Marker cones, to mark out a playing pitch, clip around the ball 1 and stack over each other to form one easily carried unit. To play the game, unclip the marker cones and set out a pitch. Open the ball 1 and internal container 2 and remove the rolls of tags, placing one tag down each side of the player's shorts up to the contrast bar. Re-seal internal container 2 and ball 1 and play the game.
Patent GB-2384149-A (GB)
Title: A method of audio signal processing for a loudspeaker located close to an ear
Inventor: SIBBALD ALASTAIR
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: A method of audio signal processing for a loudspeaker located close to an ear in use, the method consisting of or including: creating one or more derived signal from an original monophonic input signal, the derived signals being representative of the original signal being scattered by one or more bodies remote from said ear (excluding room boundary reflection or reverberation), combining the derived signal or signals with said input signal to form a combined signal, and feeding the combined signal to said loudspeaker, thereby providing cues for enabling the listener to perceive the source of the sound of the original monophonic input signal to be located remote from said ear.
Patent GB-2383790-A (GB)
Title: Sealable waste disposal system and method
Inventor: JENSEN TIM ALLAN NYGARD
IPC: B65B9/15
Filed: 2001-10-01
Abstract: A disposal system (40) for packaging odorous waste objects (61), for example soiled diapers, in individual sealed (substantially air-tight) packages (60) includes a container body (44), base (42), hinged lid (46), flexible tubing material (62), a first sealing member (76) and a second sealing member (78). The sealing members are operable to seal or form a substantially air-tight seal (70) in the flexible material to prevent the odor from escaping. The sealing members move between an open position and a closed/sealing position by twisting an inner lid (56), closing the lid, or moving an activation arm (144). The sealing members preferably seal the tubing by thermally fusing the tubing. A method is also provided.
Patent GB-2401527-A (GB)
Title: Drinking straw for flavouring a liquid
Inventor: HATTON MALCOLM
IPC: A47G21/18
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: A mixing straw device that permits the consistent mix of two fluids comprises a chamber external of the straw that releases a flavouring into the liquid in the straw.
Patent GB-2383874-A (GB)
Title: Loan Management System with Assett Offset Capability
Inventor: BARGE MARK JAMES WALTER
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2003-04-22
Abstract: A loan management system, which may be used to manage mortgages, includes a mortgage arrangement or "product" definition means for defining different data processing operations to be performed on different mortgages. Different sets of control data may be provided in, or linked to, the product definition means so as to control transactions relating to the product in a manner defined by the corresponding control data. In this way, transactions on different mortgages may be handled in different ways. Using the system it is possible to set up and manage many different kinds of offset - type mortgage arrangements in which the values of funds defined internally in the computer system may vary, for example in accordance with outside indices, and may be offset against outstanding capital and/or interest in a variety of different ways in different mortgages managed by the system.
Patent GB-2400884-A (GB)
Title: Glazed window shutters
Inventor: BROOKES JOYCE
IPC: E06B3/48
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: Glazed window shutter comprise a plurality of hingedly connected panels each panel comprising a frame <B>1</B> and at least one removable glass panel <B>4</B>. The panels may be connected together by hinges <B>2</B>.
Patent GB-2385101-A (GB)
Title: Automatic drum brake adjuster locked at a high temperature
Inventor: GIRINI ADRIANO
IPC: F16D65/56
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A brake adjuster for adjusting the working clearance of the shoes of an automotive drum brake, the adjuster including three co-axial elements a first rod element (25) having a head portion for engagement with a first brake shoe and a threaded stem portion, an intermediate element (28) in threaded engagement with the first rod element and a second rod element (27) having a head portion for engagement with a second brake shoe and a stem portion slideably connected with the intermediate element (28) and free to rotate relative thereto. A reaction member (30) is mounted on the intermediate element (28) and a ring gear (35) is provided on the intermediate element which is axially located between the second rod element and the reaction member. A leaf spring (31) acts between the second rod element (27) and the reaction member (30) for pushing the second rod element away from the intermediate element (28). This leaf spring carries a bi-metallic pawl (31) which is either formed integrally with the leaf spring or is secured around the spring so that during a normal operation the pawl engages the ring gear (35) to operate the adjuster and at temperatures above a pre-set value the pawl is deflected out of engagement with the ring gear to prevent adjustment.
Patent GB-2389121-A (GB)
Title: Clothes washing machine drainage arrangement
Inventor: CIMETTA SILVANO
IPC: D06F39/08
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: The machine has an auxiliary pipe 13 of narrow cross-section that connects a water / cleaning agent dispenser 3 with a drain pump housing 6. The auxiliary pipe is fitted with an air jump interruption at its upper end. An opening 4 is provided in an outer tub of the machine which is closed by a ball 9. The opening communicates with a drain manifold 5 and housing 6 containing a drain pump. The housing further communicates with a drain tube 7. An overflow pipe 15 communicates with the outer tub of the machine with its outlet located at a level 'v'. The level 'v' is lower than the drain tube level 'h'.
Patent GB-2386079-A (GB)
Title: Polyamide-ionomer graft copolymer and blends thereof for use in golf ball covers or mantles
Inventor: BELLINGER MICHELLE A
IPC: C08L77/06
Filed: 2001-12-10
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf ball with a cover or mantle, or both, formed from a composition comprising a polyamide-ionomer graft copolymer and a method of making the same. Polyamide-ionomer graft copolymers include a polyamide component and an ionomeric component. In a preferred form, polyamide-ionomer graft copolymers have a polyamide component backbone and ionomeric components grafted thereto. Golf balls according to the invention may also be formed from a composition or material that includes a blend of a polyamide-ionomer graft copolymer and an ionomer. Such blends are preferably employed as a mantle or a cover of a golf ball. The cover composition has excellent durability and resistance to cracking, even at cold temperatures. Materials comprising polyamide-ionomer graft copolymer are a useful substitute for an ionomer golf ball cover, particularly when a low spin golf ball is desired.
Patent GB-2404805-A (GB)
Title: Fragile watermarking using ill-conditioned operators
Inventor: IZQUIERDO EBROUL
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: A method of fragile watermarking is characterised by the step of generating at least a first ill-conditioned operator, said ill-conditioned operator being related to values extracted from an image or portion thereof A.