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Patent GB-2402556-A (GB)
Title: Commutator including moulded varistor
Inventor: LAW LUCUX
IPC: H01R39/32
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: In a miniature PMDC motor, a noise suppression varistor 42 is moulded as the crown of the commutator 20 eliminating assembly steps and misalignment of the varistor 5 which results in an unbalanced rotor. An insulating sleeve may be provided between the crown and the shaft 16. Alternatively the moulded varistor may comprise the base 22 or a ring there on.
Patent GB-2391210-A (GB)
Title: A tarpaulin cover for a vehicle extended by a pair of pivoting arms with flexible joints
Inventor: WOOD ROBERT ARTHUR
IPC: B60P3/40
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: A cover 6 for a truck 8 having a material carrying container 7, such as a tipper truck or roll-on/roll-off truck is described. The container 7 having first and second ends and the cover assembly comprising a retractable cover 6 having a first end attached to a roller assembly 9 and a second end attached to a cover support element; said cover support element having two ends, each of which is joined at the upper end of a pair of pivot arms 3, said pivot arms being pivotable about a lower end thereof at a point intermediate the two ends of the container and adjacent the bottom of the container, between a first position in which the cover support element is adjacent the first end of the container and a second position in which the cover support element is adjacent the second end of the container; and wherein the union between the pivot arms and cover support element is a flexible joint 1.
Patent GB-2404549-A (GB)
Title: Fish attractant
Inventor: THOMPSON ERIC JOHN TERENCE
IPC: A01K85/01
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: A fish attractant, applicable to live, dead or inert bait or lures, is disclosed combining a naturally occurring oil and a brightly coloured visual element. Preferably, the oil is a mixture of a carrier oil and an active ingredient(s), such as citronella oil. The carrier oil may be one or more of sunflower oil, rape seed oil, or any commonly occurring vegetable oil. Another active ingredient may be iron, either as filings or as brightly coloured particles. Additionally, the iron may be mixed with coloured pigments. The combination of oils and a visual attractant will appeal both the fish's keen eyesight and highly sensitive olfactory organs. Brightly coloured particles are incorporated into the oil mixture, and the attractant may be sprayed directly on to live, dead or inert bait or onto a lure, such as a spinner or fly. The spray may be an aerosol.
Patent GB-2402012-A (GB)
Title: Halftone image bitmask generation
Inventor: WOODS MICHAEL IAN
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2003-10-06
Abstract: A multi-level image is converted into a halftone image using a set of bitmask arrays which are compressed using an exclusive OR (XOR) operation and run-length encoding. Each bitmask representing a particular tone is represented by an array comprised of binary numbers which are sorted into line mask arrays. An XOR operation is performed upon pairs of binary numbers within the line mask prior to run-length encoding the results of the operation. This enables the bitmasks for the halftone representation of numerous tone levels to be stored in a minimised fashion. Also disclosed are methods for reducing contouring effects in halftone images between areas of adjacent halftone shades.
Patent GB-2390261-A (GB)
Title: Optimisation of peer to peer communications by use of cost efficient paths
Inventor: BOWMAN DON
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: The invention disclosed is a path optimizer for Peer to Peer (P2P) networks. Large amounts of P2P file exchanges increase the costs to maintain a network. Network service providers typically pay for the amount of data they exchange with other network service providers. The present invention examines P2P messages between and within networks and provides a cost efficient path to handle each P2P message.
Patent GB-2392373-A (GB)
Title: Electric water heating appliances
Inventor: JOHNSTON SIMON RICHARD
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: A liquid heating appliance 102 has a relatively high power heating means for bringing liquid in the appliance to boiling and a relatively low power heating means to maintain it at boiling for a predetermined time thereafter. A first steam sensitive control 140 switches the appliance from high power to low power and a second steam sensitive control 142 switches the low power heating means off. Liquid entering the appliance may be treated by passing through a filter 116.
Patent GB-2409070-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held building data recording and processing device
Inventor: WRIGHT ANTHONY THOMAS
IPC: G01C3/00
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A handheld data processing device (10; 24) for use in the preparation of a sales brochure for a property, the device comprising: means (12; 38) for measuring distances, means (14; 40) for capturing one or more images, means (20; 30) for inputting information pertaining to said property, control means (16; 28) operable to control the measuring means, image capture means and input means, find means (18; 32) for recording measured distances, captured images and inputted information. In one embodiment each of said components are provided as integral components of said device (10). In another embodiment at least said measuring means (38) and image capture means (40) are provided in a first component (28) of the device (24); said information input means (30), control means (28) and recording means (32) are provided in a second component (26) of the device (24); and said first and second components include interface means (34, 36) operable to permit one to interface with the other.
Patent GB-2413479-A (GB)
Title: Insert for a beverage preparation machine
Inventor: HALLIDAY ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: An insert is disclosed for use with a beverage preparation machine which machine is designed to accommodate rigid or semi-rigid cartridges. The insert allows beverage ingredients to be dispensed which are loose or are in flexible containers, eg filter bags. The insert also allows the beverage preparation machine to utilise cartridges not specifically sized for the brew head. The insert 400 has an upper part 401, a lower part 402 and a seal 403. In use, the insert is loaded with loose beverage ingredients or a filter bag and located between the upper and lower parts of the brew head 250 in place of the cartridge mount (257, Fig 5). The closure mechanism closes the brew head applying pressure to the insert and water is injected upwardly into the insert through the inlet (405, Fig 22), the water mixes with the beverage ingredients and the resulting beverage is dispensed downwardly through the outlet (404, Fig 22).
Patent GB-2415182-A (GB)
Title: Power assisted mobile patient hoist
Inventor: BAILEY MARK RAWLINSON
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: A mobile hoist comprising a mast <B>18</B>, jib <B>12</B>, sling <B>10</B> and a wheeled chassis <B>19</B>, has a pair of powered drive wheels <B>15</B> mounted on the wheeled chassis <B>19</B> which enables the hoist to be power driven. The wheels <B>15</B> can be lowered, to allow the hoist to be powered or retracted to allow the hoist to be pushed manually. When the wheels <B>15</B> are lowered to the ground, the front castors <B>16</B> are raised from the ground. The wheels <B>15</B> may be driven by a mechanism which is concealed within the horizontal leg portions of the wheeled chassis. The hoist can be powered for lateral movement.
Patent GB-2415779-A (GB)
Title: Optical rotary key
Inventor: DOE STEVE
IPC: G06F3/0362
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: An optical sensing device for use on a mobile telephone or the like comprises an LED, a photodetector and a rotary key. The rotary key surface has alternating regions of high and low reflectivity from which LED light is reflected to the photodetector. The output of the photodetector has a first dynamic state and a second substantially static state for each reflectivity characteristic as a function of time. A switching apparatus pulses the voltage supplied to the LED and the photodetector at a rate sufficient to ensure that each alternate region on the key is exposed to a pulse of light, each pulse being sufficiently short that the photodetector output only relates to the dynamic state. An output threshold is applied which, when reached, indicates that the region of the surface being viewed is of high reflectivity. The output relating to each pulse is compared to that of the previous pulse to determine movement. Upon the threshold being reached, the voltage may cease to be applied for the remainder of the pulse, to save current consumption. Further regions of intermediate reflectivity may also be incorporated on the key surface.
Patent GB-2410029-A (GB)
Title: Multi-focal contact lens
Inventor: GUILLON MICHEL
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: A multi-focal contact lens is manufactured at least partially from a responsive polymer gel. The responsive polymer gel changes shape and/or refractive index, preferably in response to the application of a stimulus, such as an electric field or a magnetic field. The stimulus can be provided by a nano or micro chip embedded in the contact lens itself. The chip monitors eye movement and distance between the right and left contact lenses and emits a stimulus when there are any changes.
Patent GB-2414708-A (GB)
Title: Handheld power tool with a detachable handle
Inventor: WU SHUMING
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A reciprocating saw, which also may be described as a jig saw. The reciprocating saw comprises a housing 1, where the housing 1 has a leading housing (fig 2, 7) and a motor housing (fig 2, 2). The leading housing (fig 2, 7) houses a gear system 71, and the motor housing (fig 2, 2) containing a motor 6 therein. A first switch trigger 100 is disposed on a region of the motor housing 2 for activating a first switch 103 within the motor housing (fig 2, 2). In addition, a separate handle 10 is detachably mounted to the housing 1, where the handle 10 comprises a second switch trigger 12 provided for activating a second switch 101 disposed within the motor housing (fig 2, 2). The handle 10 further comprises a lever 16, the lever 16 operably connecting the first switch trigger 100 to the second switch trigger 12. Other features the reciprocating saw include a laser alignment device 4 and a scrolling means.
Patent GB-2410083-A (GB)
Title: Psychological state infra-red assessment device
Inventor: EDA HIDEO
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: In order to offer a new and useful device in being able to objectively assess the psychological state when a subject performs an assignment, a psychological state assessment device 1 is configured to irradiate a specified measurement site in the brain of a subject P with near infrared light of a specified wavelength, to obtain time change data indicating time change data for the amount of blood and/or amount of blood components respectively while performing a task and while at rest, and to assess the psychological state of the subject while performing the assignment based on time change data during the rest period in comparison with time change data while performing the task. The blood components may be oxyHb or deoxyHb.
Patent GB-2410920-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing a mould
Inventor: JENNER SIMON JAMES
IPC: B29C51/08
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: A method of producing a mould 50 for a product, the method comprising the steps of providing a sheet 25 of material having first 30 and second 35 faces and forming the sheet 25 onto an open face primary mould former 10 having a shape corresponding to a required shape for the mould 50 with the first face 30 of the sheet 25 in contact with the former 10, wherein the second face 35 of the thus-formed sheet 25 is utilised to determine the shape of the subsequently moulded product. The sheet material 25 may comprise a thermoformable plastics material such as acrylonitrate-butadiene-styrene. The second face 35 of the sheet 25 may be coated with a metallic surface finish such as being plated with chrome.
Patent GB-2407630-A (GB)
Title: Capillary interconnection fitting and method of holding capillary tubing
Inventor: PLANT KENNETH R
IPC: G01N30/60
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: The present invention is a capillary interconnection fitting and method of clamping a capillary in the fitting that separates a forward ferrule that holds the capillary from a secondary clamping device. The fitting comprises a sealing ferrule, a compression screw and a clamping device. The ferrule is fitted in a compression screw that mates to a fluidic component. The clamping device is decoupled from the ferrule and coupled to the compression screw.
Patent GB-2414341-A (GB)
Title: An electrically isolated mount for a metal halide arc discharge tube
Inventor: CALLAHAN JR EDWARD M
IPC: H01J61/30
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: A mount 10 for a metal halide arc discharge lamp 8 with a flare 20 including a barrel portion 30, comprises a frame 32 comprising a clip 40 attached to the barrel portion. Substantially parallel side rods 50 and 60 each have a distal end 70 attached to said clip, and a proximal end 80. First and second spaced apart straps 90 and 100 connect the side rods at positions between said proximal and distal ends, and an arc tube 110 is fixed between the first and second straps. Preferably the frame assembly is electrically isolated and provides only support for the arc-tube. The arc tube includes an electrode 140 and 50 in each of its ends 140a and 150a, said electrodes connected to two lead-in wires 120 and 130 passing through said barrel portion. Preferably the proximal ends of the side rods diverge outwardly with a spring-like action to engage a dome portion 14 of the lamp envelope 12.
Patent GB-2409661-A (GB)
Title: Composite materials
Inventor: WOOLHOUSE ARTHUR WILLIAM
IPC: B32B7/03
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A laminate comprising randomly orientated patches (17) each formed from a substantially unidirectional fabric treated with a resin and all amalgamated by means of activation of the resin treatment.
Patent GB-2425465-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustment assembly for a changing table
Inventor: HARTENSTINE CURTIS MICHAEL
IPC: A47D3/00
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: The apparatus is a height adjustment assembly 10, 60 for a child's changing table 12 with support tubes 22 inserted into sockets 38 at the top of a supporting structure 20 such as a play yard 14. A height adjustment fixture 11 external to the support tubes rests on top of the supporting structure and has a vertical series of recesses such as slots 16, 62 or holes and a ring 26 through which the changing table's support tube 30 slides. The changing table has an attached latching device 52, 66 that locks into the recesses 16, 62 to hold the table at several heights above the support structure. Alternate embodiments include a structure in which the height adjustment fixture (84 fig.4) contains the latching device (90) and the recesses (98) are in the changing table (86).
Patent GB-2426286-A (GB)
Title: An enclosure for a fan
Inventor: BIGGS COLIN
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: An enclosure 20 for a fan 10 comprising: an inner housing 22 for enclosing the fan 10; and an outer housing 24 with acoustically absorbent material 26 disposed between the walls of the inner and outer housings 22, 24. The inner housing 22 may be connected to the outer housing 24 by a number of mounting members serving as anti-vibration mounts 28. This arrangement results in an improved acoustic performance of the fan.
Patent GB-2410768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in bilge removal
Inventor: PRINGLE ADRIAN GEORGE
IPC: F04D13/12
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: Apparatus (1) for removing fluid from a surrounding area (3), comprising an inlet (5) through which fluid enters the apparatus (1), a primary vacuum fan (7) for creating a vacuum in the inlet to suck surrounding fluid from the surrounding surface, an intermediate tank (9) into which liquid is fed, an outlet (11) out of which liquid leaves the apparatus from the intermediate tank (9) and a secondary pump (13) for pumping liquid from the outlet (11). Typically the apparatus is a bilge water removal apparatus and the fluid to be removed is bilge from the bottom of the boat
Patent GB-2411479-A (GB)
Title: Electric railroad test measurement system
Inventor: HAN YOUNG JAE
IPC: G01M17/08
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: Disclosed is an electric railroad test measurement system that connects measurement modules through a network and manages the connected measurement modules with a main computer. The test measurement system includes test measurement system, comprising: a measuring wheel module adapted to measure a wheel speed; a plurality of data acquisition modules adapted to measure and acquire data, such as voltage and current value, temperature and pressure of a motor, from measurement points; a pantograph measuring module adapted to measure generation of arc and pantograph bounce; a hub adapted to connecting a plurality devices; and a main computer connected to the measuring wheel module, the plurality of data acquisition modules and the pantograph measuring module through a network and adapted to acquire, analyze and store measurement data and provide it to an operator.
Patent GB-2427445-A (GB)
Title: Wave powered water pump for generating electricity
Inventor: SQUIRES PHILIP PERRY
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A simple wave powered water pump comprises two vertical cylinders, an inner cylinder 1 fixed to the seabed and provided with an inlet valve 2 in its base, and an outer cylinder 3 of slightly larger diameter and provided with an upper outlet valve 5 and a float 4. The up-and-down motion of the sea causes the outer cylinder 3 to slide up and down the inner cylinder 1 causing water to be sucked in through the inlet valve 2 and pressurised water to be forced out through the outlet valve 5 to drive a turbine. The inlet valve 2 may not be needed in deeper water.
Patent GB-2415679-A (GB)
Title: Memorial formed from organic remains
Inventor: LENZHOFER JOSEFINE
IPC: C04B35/622
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: A memorial such as a bowl, vessel, vase, display, wall hanging, sculpture or paperweight is formed from the remains of a dead person, animal or plant by cremating the remains, combining the resulting matter with a further material such as a ceramic or glass and forming the resulting material into the memorial.
Patent GB-2428351-A (GB)
Title: Setting a location update periodicity from a mobile terminal to a base station
Inventor: GALLAGHER MICHAEL
IPC: H04W60/04
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: Providing location data from a mobile terminal to a base station in a network comprises setting a location area unit (LA1, LA1-1) for one or more mobile terminals. An update periodicity is allocated to each mobile terminal related to its set location area unit and a mobile terminal location is updated to the network, each time the mobile terminal crosses a boundary from one location area unit (LA1, LA1-1) to another (LA2, LA2-1). The update periodicity can be set according to available power supply and/or average rate of data. For example, update periodicity can be reduced in devices such as mobile telephones (to save battery power) and increased in devices where this is not a concern, e.g. mains powered laptop.
Patent GB-2428878-A (GB)
Title: Light source for high efficiency illumination systems
Inventor: DAVIES ANDREW
IPC: H01K5/00
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: A filament array for an incandescent lamp comprises a plurality of helically-coiled filament sections (7-10), which are arranged in one or more planes. The filament sections are of varying lengths whereby the array approximates the cross-sectional shape of the light beam which is to be projected by the lamp, as indicated for example by the circle (11).
Patent GB-2413119-A (GB)
Title: Cover system for a side-dump container
Inventor: EGGERS RONALD L
IPC: B60J7/06
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A deployment apparatus (35) for a flexible cover (30) sized to cover a side-dump container (10) comprises first and second swing arm assemblies (45) pivotally mounted at a pivot point (48) to opposite sides of the container. A drive assembly (39) connected to the roll tube (37) of the flexible cover (30) is operable to rotate the roll tube (37) so that the flexible cover (30) winds around the roll tube (37). The drive assembly (39) is slidably supported on one of the swing arms (50) so that the mechanism (39) translates along the length of the swing arm (50) as it winds the flexible cover (30) around the roll tube (37). A stop (55) is provided on the swing arm (50) between the pivot point (48) and the free end (52) to limit the translation of the drive assembly (39) along swing arm (50). In another form, the drive assembly (39) is fixed to a swing arm (50) that is slidably received in a pivoting spring mechanism (68).
Patent GB-2429119-A (GB)
Title: Waveguide junction with angular offset
Inventor: ROSENBERG UWE
IPC: H01P1/02
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: A junction (100) for connecting two waveguides (102, 104) having a first angular offset (a) between longitudinal symmetry axes of their cross-sections, said junction (100) comprising a first interface and a second interface for connecting said waveguides (102, 104). The junction further comprises at least a first transformer section (106) and a second transformer section (108), both having cross-sections of substantially rectangular shape, and both having said first angular offset (  a  ) between longitudinal symmetry axes of their cross-sections. Each of said transformer sections (106, 108) has two protruded ridges on its opposite walls.
Patent GB-2416238-A (GB)
Title: System and method for defining specifications for outputting content in multiple formats
Inventor: BARTLETT PETER G
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: A system and method for defining specifications for outputting content to multiple formats. More specifically, a system and method for creating a single multi-purpose stylesheet file from a single user interface, the single multi-purpose stylesheet being capable of designing multiple output media formats. For example, the multi-purpose stylesheet may convert input XML content to HTML, PDF, PostScript, WML, or other output formats. The method includes creating or modifying a multipurpose stylesheet containing formatting rules corresponding to various properties of different output media formats. The user can configure the multi-purpose stylesheet by selecting different formatting properties for different output media formats.
Patent GB-2432140-A (GB)
Title: Fall arrest safety device
Inventor: JONES KARL
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: A safety device 10 for use in a fall arrest system comprises: a body, attachment means 14 for attaching the safety device to a support structure, a drum 11 mounted for rotation relative to the body, a safety line 13 wound on the drum, a speed sensitive clutch 17 connected to the drum, and a linear energy absorber 15 connecting the body to the attachment means, in which the speed sensitive clutch responds to rotation of the drum relative to the body in a direction tending to unwind the safety line from the drum and above a predetermined speed by locking the drum against further rotation in said direction and the linear energy absorber responds, when the speed sensitive clutch has locked the drum, to an applied load along the safety line greater than a threshold value by deploying and absorbing energy so that the attachment means moves away from the body. The linear energy absorber may be an elongate strip or round bar of plastically deformable material such as stainless steel. Rewinding means 16 may tend to rewind safety line 13 onto drum 11.
Patent GB-2432482-A (GB)
Title: Messaging gateway system
Inventor: BEAUMONT ADAM
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: A messaging gateway system designed to route messages to mobile devices via either GSM SMS text messaging or IP internet based routes to the same device depending upon availability of the routes or upon specification of the sender or recipient.