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Patent GB-2364744-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable hinge
Inventor: SHENTON NIGEL PHILIP
IPC: E05D7/00
Filed: 2001-06-13
Abstract: A hinge comprises a base 10 adapted for fixing to a frame 66, a hinge pin 31 supported by the base and a hinge member 20 pivotally mounted on the hinge pin 31. The hinge member 20 is adapted for fixing to a door or window to be hung with in the frame 66. Positioning members 41 are mounted on threaded shafts 51 captivated within upstanding ends 12, 13 of the base 10; the positioning members engaging the pin. Rotation of each shaft 51 causes displacement of a respective positioning member 41 and hence displacement of one end of the hinge pin 31. One embodiment (figure 6A) allows "toe and heel" adjustment of the hinge pin 31 relative to the base 10 and a second embodiment (figure 7) allows adjustment of the hung door or window in and out of the frame 66 to adjust the pinch of a seal.
Patent GB-2381445-A (GB)
Title: Furniture support member
Inventor: MORRIS DAVID PAUL
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: A furniture support member (1) comprises a leg (11) and a mounting (3) to which the leg is pivotally mounted so as to be pivotable about an axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the leg into and out of an operating position in which in use, the leg can support an article of furniture. The mounting is provided with retaining means for retaining the leg in the operating and preferably non-operating position. Preferably, the leg is mounted in a pivotal pin (14) and is held in holes (19 and 29) in its end positions and moved therefrom against spring pressure to allow the said pivotal movement. Preferably end stops (9, 9') and (18) limit the pivotal movement. A curved guide surface (26) can be provided to aid pivoting. The leg (11) can mount a castor and the furniture is preferably a bed.
Patent GB-2379502-A (GB)
Title: Video apparatus and method for determining occupancy of a region
Inventor: ELLIS TREVOR MICHAEL
IPC: G08G1/04
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: A method of using video apparatus 12, 13 to determine occupancy of a monitored region 11 e.g. to detect the presence and passage of vehicles on a roadway 10 comprises the steps of marking a background surface of the region with a well-defined pattern 14 of indicia spaced in a chosen manner; recording images of the region using the video apparatus and analysing each recorded image to determine occupation of the region by an object. The apparatus determines occupation by recognizing in the image an obscuring of the pattern by a silhouette of the object. The speed of the object as it passes through the region is also determined by comparing the markings obscured in successive images and recording the time elapsing between the successive images.
Patent GB-2362684-A (GB)
Title: Crack injector system
Inventor: TAN KEE CHYE FELIX
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 1999-03-19
Abstract: An apparatus (100) for injecting a fluid substance into a crack is disclosed. The apparatus (100) includes a housing (102) having an internal cavity. At least a portion of the housing (102) is at least partially transparent. The apparatus (100) also includes a substantially plate-like member (124) disposed within the internal cavity of the housing. The periphery of the plate-like member (124) contacts one or more internal surfaces of the housing defining the internal cavity. It also includes means for fluidly communicating the fluid substance between one side of the plate-like member and the crack. Further, the apparatus (100) has means for biasing the plate-like member in a first direction within the housing. The plate-like member and the biasing means are responsive to pressure created by the fluid substance in fluid communication with the crack and the plate-like member. The plate-like member is able to move in an opposite direction when the pressure exerted against the plate-like member exceeds a predetermined minimum pressure. Still further, at least a portion of the plate-like member is visible through the at least partially transparent portion of the housing to indicate the pressure exerted by the fluid substance against the plate-like member.
Patent GB-2384943-A (GB)
Title: Restricting usage of digital objects associated with a wireless LAN
Inventor: STENTON STUART PHILIP
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: Wireless LANs can be used to provide connectivity over limited areas such as public spaces and publicly-accessible premises, both commercial and non-commercial. A variety of digital objects can be made available via a wireless LAN which can enhance the experience of persons in its coverage zone. Indeed, the availability of such digital objects (such as unusual graphic images and readings by authors of their works) can be a strong incentive for people to frequent the coverage zone. This obviously has application to premises wishing to attract people. However, the incentive to visit provided by the digital objects is degraded rapidly if it becomes easy to download copies of the digital objects into a mobile device and take them away for future enjoyment. In order to limit such activity, functionality required by mobile devices to make use of the digital objects, is so arranged that it requires the continual reception of enabling signals from the wireless LAN in order to operate.
Patent GB-2373812-A (GB)
Title: Sill cover
Inventor: RING DONAL
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A sill cover 24 is adapted to overlie the upper surface 14 of a sill 12, and includes a retaining means to secure the cover to the sill. The retaining means may comprise projections 30, 34 to allow the cover to be secured in a snap-fit manner, or may comprise an adhesive material. The cover is preferably made from extruded plastic material.
Patent GB-2386447-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Data System
Inventor: BALE PAUL RUSSELL
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: A method of storing vehicle data relating to a parameter comprising the steps of defining a histogram (fig.2) comprising a plurality of ranges, each range having an associated count value, receiving a plurality of data values corresponding to said parameter from a sensor 15-17, identifying a range corresponding to each data value, and incrementing the count value associated with the identified range. The data may be recorded on either volatile 19 or non-volatile memory 20, and the system may utilise both forms. The data may be moved from one type of memory to the other. The data may be stored on a data server, which may be connected to a plurality of vehicle data recording devices via a modem or other suitable method.
Patent GB-2374361-A (GB)
Title: Retention of a core sample in a coring sleeve
Inventor: CONTRERAS GARY
IPC: E21B25/10
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A coring tool for use in obtaining sidewall core samples includes a coring sleeve (60) which is attached to the coring bit (10), the coring bit possibly being of a brush bit design (fig 5). A number of flexible fingers (62) are present which act to retain the core sample in the sleeve (60). In use, force (69) is applied to a proximal end of a push sleeve (64) which forces the retaining fingers (62) against guide members (66) which act to force the fingers (62) into a closed position. The retaining fingers (62) may be clam shaped and may close outwardly or inwardly (fig 14). A tilting wedge (55, fig 9) may also be present to facilitate breaking of the core (48, fig 9) from the surrounding wall material (46, fig 9).
Patent GB-2372929-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for investigating a sample using terahertz radiation
Inventor: ARNONE DONALD DOMINIC
IPC: A61B5/05
Filed: 2000-03-03
Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting variation in the composition of a sample, the variations being located between a first and second interfaces of the sample, the method comprising the steps of:<BR> ```irradiating a first part and a second part of a surface of the sample with electromagnetic radiation, the first interface being located closer to the surface than the second interface;<BR> ```detecting the signal due to reflection of the radiation from the first and second interfaces of the two parts of the sample;<BR> ```comparing the peak height of the signal from the second interface with that of the first interface in the same part of the sample to produce a corrected second interface signal and comparing the corrected second interface signals. The radiation used is in the 25 GHz to 100 THz range and is delivered in the form of a pulse containing a band of frequencies. The detected radiation may be used to provide an internal image of a object, i.e. in medical imaging.
Patent GB-2388232-A (GB)
Title: Security system using identification codes
Inventor: PUGH ALAN
IPC: G06F21/44
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A security system that protects an apparatus from theft comprises at least one secured apparatus 2a - 2c having an identification code, an operation center 6 having a memory with the identification code of the secured apparatus stored in association with an operation-permitting code and a gateway apparatus 5 connecting the secured apparatus and the operation center. The gateway apparatus and the operation center are connected via a permanently connectable line, which is not subject to connection time charges. When the secured apparatus is turned on, the secured apparatus transmits the identification code to the operation center via the line. Then, the operation center searches the table for an operation-permitting code corresponding to the identification code, and transmits the operation-permitting code retrieved from the memory to the secured apparatus via the line, if the operation-permitting code corresponding to the identification code is found.
Patent GB-2377564-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with an electrical and a mechanical brake
Inventor: HACKER BERTHOLD
IPC: B60L7/24
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: A vehicle, in particular an industrial truck, has at least one electric propulsion motor (2) which is connected to a control device (4) and can be operated in generator mode as an electric brake to brake the vehicle, and has a mechanical braking system (B) which can be operated in combination with the electric brake. In order to reduce the wear and the heating of the mechanical braking system (B), the control device (4) is connected to a setting means (9) provided on the mechanical braking system (B) such that the electric braking moment of the propulsion motor (2) is dependent on a predetermined set value of operation of the mechanical braking system (B), and in which the electric breaking moment of the propulsion motor (2) is set to its greatest possible value. In one embodiment, the setting means (9) is embodied as a device for measuring the force of a control member (8) of the mechanical braking system (B).
Patent GB-2379048-A (GB)
Title: Indexing and Storing Normalized Data
Inventor: BRUNET XAVIER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: In a database indexing and rolling storage method for normalized event data, the indexing utilizes time-stamp information in assigning the location for storage. Time-stamped indexing permits re-use of preplanned storage locations and historical limits of the normalized event data roll over. The method comprises the steps of: allocating an area of database storage sufficient to retain an amount of normalized event data over a predetermined retential time H; dividing the area of database storage into H/P number of unique storage locations, each unique storage location being addressable by a unique index number, where P corresponds to a duration of a chunk of data; collecting time-stamped normalized event data in P-duration chunks, each P-duration chunk having a time-stamp T associated therewith and indicating a total time measured from a fixed point in time; assigning one of the unique index numbers to each of the P-duration chunks collected in said step of collecting according to <F>index number =T/P modulo H/P + Offset</F>, where Offset is one of a constant value or a periodic function of period H; and storing each P-duration chunk of data in a database in said area of database storage according to the index number assigned in said step of assigning.
Patent GB-2388834-A (GB)
Title: Transport bag assembly with integral form
Inventor: TROW STEPHEN RODERICK
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 2002-05-11
Abstract: A transport bag assembly (1) for an item, comprises a transport bag (2) and an integral information form (3). The transport bag (2) is resealable, such as by means of a resealable adhesive strip 11 on a sealing flap 10. The bag may be of transparent plastics material. The form 3 may be a multipart information form carrying identification indicia 8, and corresponding indicia may also be provided on the bag. The bag is attached to the form securely at 9, e.g. by adhesive. The bag may contain jewellery for repair.
Patent GB-2376129-A (GB)
Title: Fullerene based secondary cell electrodes
Inventor: CAGLE DAWSON W
IPC: H01M4/62
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: This invention provides methods and materials for the manufacture of lithium ion rechargeable battery electrodes comprising fullerene compounds which have not been exposed to oxygen. Fullerene compounds are intercalated into carbonaceous materials to form electrodes having superior intercalation/deintercalation properties. Fullerene monomers, such as C<SB>60,</SB> C<SB>70,</SB> C<SB>74,</SB> C<SB>76,</SB> C<SB>78,</SB> C<SB>80,</SB> C<SB>84</SB> and C<SB>80-100</SB> and fluorinated derivatives thereof, are useful in the methods and materials of this invention. Materials incorporating C   Ú   are particularly preferred. The invention also provides fullerene polymer materials useful for lithium ion electrodes with greatly improved electrochemical properties.
Patent GB-2392457-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for mounting plate-like bodies
Inventor: RAWLINGS MATTHEW JAMES HAROLD
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 2002-08-24
Abstract: A mounting bracket (4) comprises first and second mounting members (5, 12), each of the members having a mounting end and a joining end, the mounting ends having attachment means (6, 7) thereon and where each of the joining ends comprises part of an articulation joint (21), where the articulation joint permits three types of movement, rotational movement of the second member with respect to the first about the X axis, rotational movement of the second member about the joint in the direction of arrow Z and translational movement of the second member along the X axis. The attachment means may include a pair of clamping plates (6, 7) which grip a plate like body (2, 3) and a compressible member (28) located between the clamping plate and the body. Also claimed is a clamping assembly which comprises a pair of clamping plates in conjunction with compressible members such as O rings.
Patent GB-2382149-A (GB)
Title: Method of suppressing spurious magnetic signals detected by a magnetic gradiometer
Inventor: VERYADKIN ALEXEY VLADIMIROVICH
IPC: G01R33/022
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: A method of suppressing spurious magnetic signals in a magnetic gradiometer comprises providing two gradiometers S1, S2 spaced apart with their sensitive axis aligned in the same direction; applying a reference magnetic signal to the gradiometers, which is distinguishable from the said spurious signals, and analysing the signals form the gradiometers and the reference signal to derive a signal indicative of the target signal. The reference and spurious magnetic signals may be from near field sources to the gradiometers and the target signals for a far field source. The output signal form one gradiometer is subtracted from that of the other to provide a first signal containing information about the spurious signals. A second signal with information about the reference signal is provided and used in conjunction with a gradiometer signal to produce a third signal. The three signals are processed to obtain a signal indicative of the target signal. The reference magnetic signal may be provided by an alternating current flowing in a conductive loop 1 formed around the gradiometers S1, S2. The first and third signals may be low-pass filtered 4, 6 to the same bandwidth.
Patent GB-2377844-A (GB)
Title: On screen display
Inventor: IM SO YOUNG
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: A remote controller assists in controlling an On Screen Display (OSD) (e.g. <B>fig. 7</B>) by providing up, down, left and right direction buttons (<B>31, 32, 33</B> and <B>34</B> respectively) which allow the user to scroll through the available menu in a chosen direction to arrive at a particular location. A select button (<B>30</B>) allows the selection of the highlighted choice. Various other buttons, including colour buttons, allow selection of other functions, such as GUIDE (<B>23</B>) activating the OSD, INFO (<B>22</B>) which displays channel information banners and EXIT (<B>16</B>) which ends an application or the OSD. Also disclosed is a method of displaying information on the screen comprising a channel banner on an upper left part of the screen and a programme information banner on a lower portion of the screen, as well as an OSD in which analogue and digital menus are integrated.
Patent GB-2381037-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof door lock handle
Inventor: SMITH WILLIAM
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A vehicle door handle has a pull part 1 for grasping by the hand, door surface mountings 5 and 12, barrel lock 8 housed within a push button 2 which is urged outwardly by spring 3. The push button 2 is mounted in cavity 2a of the handle body. The push button periphery has an annular channel 2b which houses a rolling O-ring 9. The O-ring 9 forms a seal between the base of the channel 2b and the inside wall surface of the cavity 2a. The width of the channel in the direction of movement of the push button is of a sufficient dimension to ensure that the O-ring can roll along the channel base between the base and the cavity wall for at least the operative stroke of the button. The O-ring is compressed radially to attain the rolling effect and a good seal.
Patent GB-2385533-A (GB)
Title: Face mask with seal around nose
Inventor: LEE ANDREW JAMES
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: A face mask has a shell 1 of a foamed material with a peripheral sealing edge 13 extending around the mouth. The mask also includes a shelf 3 with a conformable material 25, which may seal the nostrils closed or seal them with two spigots 24 providing gas passages into the interior of the shell. A one-piece elastic strap 50 holds the mask to the face.
Patent GB-2387016-A (GB)
Title: Time shifting for a vehicle entertainment system
Inventor: GOODMAN BRYAN ROGER
IPC: G11B31/00
Filed: 2003-02-17
Abstract: A method of recording a plurality of audio signals associated with an entertainment sound system 42 of an automotive vehicle 12 including an audio input 20 is disclosed. A plurality of audio signals 18 is transmitted from the audio input 20 to a controller 24 within the automotive vehicle 12. A preferred plurality of audio signals 36 is acoustically played on the entertainment sound system 42. A recorder 28 is actuated to record the preferred plurality of audio signals 34 onto an electronic medium 30 within the vehicle 42. Consequently, the preferred plurality of audio signals 34 is recorded onto the electronic medium 30. An acoustical transmission of the preferred plurality of audio signals 34 received from said audio input 20 is halted at a halting point. Finally, the acoustical transmission is resumed from the electronic medium 30, from the halting point simultaneously as the plurality of audio signals 18 continues being recorded.
Patent GB-2402534-A (GB)
Title: Traffic warning device
Inventor: SWIFT JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A device warning of traffic flow irregularities utilises inter vehicle radio communications 3 and 6 to activate visual or audible warning messages. Speed sensor 5 and a direction finding device 2 are used to establish whether the traffic ahead is proceeding at a substantially lower velocity. Sensing means 7 is provided to detect whether a vehicle is involved in an accident and trigger the broadcast of an appropriate coded signal. Optional features include GPS positioning, localised deactivation using roadside transmissions, broadcasting of vehicle data and automated cellular telecommunications to emergency services.
Patent GB-2387793-A (GB)
Title: Object hanger for a child swing
Inventor: WOOD STEVE
IPC: A63G9/16
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: An object hanger for a swing and a child swing including an object hanger are disclosed. The object hanger 300 includes a support bar 302 coupled to either the seat 50 or the seat hanger 40; and decorative objects 306 coupled to the support bar 302, via connectors 304, such that the decorative objects 306 are positionable above a child seating area of the seat 50, wherein motion is imparted to the decorative objects 306 by the motion of the swing. Also disclosed is a user interface for a swing and a child swing including a user interface. The user interface includes a display (202, Figure 3) supported by a support member (212) and facing towards a front of the child swing; and function activators (204a-204d) each activating a function of the swing.
Patent GB-2401027-A (GB)
Title: A metal cabinet for electrical equipment
Inventor: SARGEANT MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A47B55/00
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A metal cabinet for housing electronic equipment comprising front and rear rectangular welded frames 10 and 11, a pair of top struts 12 and 13 fastened between the front and rear frames at the top, a base panel 14, a pair of rectangular side panels 15 and 16 fastened between the front and rear frames, a top cover 17 and a rear cover 18. The side panels may be flush with the edges of the front and rear frames. The cabinet is intended to provide an intrinsically strong structure that is resistant to shock and vibration.
Patent GB-2401829-A (GB)
Title: A propulsion system for an amphibious vehicle
Inventor: GIBBS ALAN TIMOTHY
IPC: B63H11/08
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: Amphibious vehicle 10, may plane on water, and is operable in marine mode or land mode. Its propulsion system comprises prime mover 20, power transmission means 30, marine propulsion means 40, land propulsion means 50, and optional control means 60. Means 50 may be retractable, preferably by hydraulic suspension struts, which also provide road suspension. Power is transmitted to the marine propulsion means in marine mode; and to both marine and land propulsion means in land mode. The ratio of fluid inlet area to fluid outlet area in means 40 may be between 2.5 and 3.5. The maximum thrust may be 7000N, from engine power of less than 135kw, with a jet less than 860mm long. Water flow through means 40 may be reversible; or a reversing bucket may be fitted. Common controls may be operable on both land and water; the steering control travel may be the same in both modes.
Patent GB-2393579-A (GB)
Title: Multi band ring focus dual reflector antenna system
Inventor: GOTHARD GRIFFIN K
IPC: H01Q19/19
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: An antenna comprises a plurality of sub-reflector/feed pairs, each pair configured for operation at a different spectrally offset frequency band, each sub-reflector <B>108</B>,<B>208</B> having a non-linear surface of revolution about the boresight axis of the antenna for forming a ring shaped focal point, each feed element <B>104</B>, <B>204</B> is at a location separated by a gap from a vertex <B>114</B>, <B>214</B> of the sub-reflector on this boresight axis, and a main reflector <B>102</B> having a shaped surface of revolution operable at the different frequency bands. At least one of the sub-reflector/feed pairs is of a coupled configuration where the distance <B>112</B> between the sub-reflector and feed is less that 2 wavelengths and at least one is of decoupled configuration (classical optical dual configuration) where this distance <B>212</B> is more than 5 wavelengths and preferably more than 8. A method of configuring the antenna for the above described operation is also disclosed.