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Patent GB-2417717-A (GB)
Title: An electric golf cart
Inventor: ZHANG DA-PENG
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: The utility model provides an electrical driving golf vehicle which includes two front wheels (1), a frame of the front wheel (2), a supporting frame (3), a rear wheel (4), a rear fork (5), a holding rod (6), a control lever (7) and a control circuit; said rear wheel is a driving wheel and formed from a hub type motor, said two front wheel are all supporting wheel, said two front wheel are mounted on the two sides of the supporting frame respectively via the frame of the front wheel, said rear wheel is attached to the supporting frame via rear fork; a lower End of said holding rod is connected to a back end of said supporting frame, a lower end of said control lever is connected to a upper end of said holding rod; a baffle is provided on the front end of said supporting frame, a holding frame is provided on the upper end of said holding rod, thus a space for containing and fixing the golf rod is formed between the front end of said supporting frame and the upper end of said holding rod.
Patent GB-2423025-A (GB)
Title: Cementless artificial joint system using composite material
Inventor: BANDOH SHUNICHI
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A cementless artificial joint system using a composite material jointed to a bone without using cement, preventing a looseness from occurring for a long period, providing an excellent durability, and having an external shape and a rigidity suitable for each patient comprising a stem (1), using the composite material inserted into an insert hole (8) bored in the bone (7) and fixed to the bone (7) without using cement, having a body part (3) in which the outer surface shape in a spiphysial area is so formed as to generally match the inner surface shape of the insert hole (8) and the rigidity near a boundary area between the spiphysial area and a diaphysial area is varied to be lowered toward the diaphysial area and a neck part (2) installed on the base end side of the body part (3) for installing the spherical head part of an artificial joint.
Patent GB-2435981-A (GB)
Title: E-mail outage monitoring system
Inventor: ARANZULLA PHILIP JOHN
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: A monitoring system is described which monitors the effect of down time of an e-mail server (2) to the disruption of communication between a client computer (1) and a remote computer (7). The monitoring is achieved through the presence of a monitor program (22) which detects that an e-mail server (2) is not functioning properly and then causes messages to be re routed via a backup e-mail system (3-1-3-n). The backup e-mail system (3-1-3-n) sends statistics to indicating the volume of mail received to a central monitoring system (8) which enables data indicative of the extent to which failure of the e-mail server (2) effects communication of the client computer (1) to be identified.
Patent GB-2424559-A (GB)
Title: Selecting authentication protocol for a device in an EAP system from preferably the most recently used or most often used by that device
Inventor: HERNANDEZ HENDRICH M
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2006-03-22
Abstract: The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) defined in IETF RFC 3748 can support up to 256 individual authentication methods. When a device joins the network the access point must try offering various methods to the device until it finds the one that the device is compatible with. This procedure can be time consuming. The authentication server of the invention logs a historical record of the authentication methods utilised by client devices joining the network (514-516) and checks against this record when a request for authentication is received (502-504). It will initially try the most recently used method for the client device (506-508). If this fails (510, 518) it will then try the most often used method for the device (520-524). If this also fails (526-528) the system reverts to the trial and error process (530). The invention should, on average, select the correct authentication procedure in less attempts than the prior art, thereby reducing system latencies.
Patent GB-2424443-A (GB)
Title: Container for holding a cryogenic fluid
Inventor: HARPER GREGORY CHARLES
IPC: F17C1/12
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: A double-walled vacuum-insulated container for holding a cryogenic fluid comprises a support structure for supporting an inner vessel within an outer vessel. The container has an elongated horizontal axis. A conduit extending between the inner and outer vessels has a wall thickness that allows the conduit to carry a substantial portion of axial loads acting on the inner vessel in a direction parallel to the horizontal axis. The support structure further comprises a non-metallic support spanning between the inner and outer vessels, with the non-metallic support capable of transferring substantially all radial loads transverse to said horizontal axis. The non-metallic support is also fixedly attached to the inner and outer vessels so that it is capable of supporting a substantial portion of the axial loads so that the non-metallic support and the conduit cooperate to provide support in the axial direction.
Patent GB-2427454-A (GB)
Title: Cutter or reamer device for renewing pipelines
Inventor: SCOTT KENNETH LATIMER
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A cutter or reamer device 20 has two relatively movable parts 22, 24, the latter of which has means by which it can be drawn by traction from a leading end 26 or thrust by a push rod 12, and the latter of which has arms 33 which, upon relative thrust between the two relative movable parts 22, 24 can be moved from a collapsed position to a laterally extended position in which they apply a force to a pipe through which the device is being forced in order to fracture it or enlarge its diameter (if collapsed). A method of reinstating drainage pipes is also described, in which a new liner is introduced into an existing pipe behind the cutter or reamer tool, which can be collapsed and withdrawn rearwardly through the newly-installed liner when reaching the end of its run.
Patent GB-2442494-A (GB)
Title: Voltage reference start-up circuit
Inventor: HAIPLIK HOLGER
IPC: G05F1/46
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A current-mode bandgap reference circuit comprises reference elements such as diode-connected transistors Q1,Q2 and a start-up circuit comprised of a voltage comparator C2 that controls a current injector MP4 to provide a start-up current to one of the elements Q1 when the current in an element Q2 is less than a threshold. When the band-gap reference cell is near to a desired stable operating point (fig 4) the start-up circuit is disabled. Comparator C2 may monitor the voltage across a resistor R1 in series with one element Q2, and this voltage may be reduced by potential divider R2a,R2b. Comparator C2 may have an offset between its inputs to ensure the output is low when the inputs are initially the same and may further provide startup bias to amplifier A1 via transistor MP5. The circuit may provide either a reference voltage generator or a reference current generator for low voltage integrated circuits.
Patent GB-2433691-A (GB)
Title: A waste disposal device
Inventor: MATOS FELISBERTO MANUEL RODRIG
IPC: A01K23/00
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A waste disposal device 2 adapted to be attached to an animal for collecting animal waste. The device comprises a waste receiving section (8, fig 1) having at least two leg holes (18, fig 1) each being adapted to receive a leg of the animal during use. The waste receiving section comprises a lining 26 having an inner skin 28 adapted to lie adjacent the leg of the animal, an outer skin 30 and a waste receiving cavity 32 there between. A pouch 20 for holding animal waste is provided on the waste receiving section. The device can contain desiccant or fragrant material. The device can be attached to an animal such as a dog using a harness (6, fig 1).
Patent GB-2444121-A (GB)
Title: Joint sealing tape
Inventor: BELL ROBERT EDWARD
IPC: E04F19/02
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: A tape 1 has a waterproof elongate flexible substrate 2 having first and second opposing surfaces 2A, 2B between first and second edges 2C, 2D. Two strips of adhesive 3, 4 in side by side relationship extend along the length of the substrate on said first surface 2A with a gap 5 between the two adhesive strips. In use said tape can be placed across a joint between two surface with one adhesive strip bonding to one surface and the other strip bonding to the other surface with said gap positioned adjacent the joint. The substrate may be a polymer and may be a polymer damp proof course. The adhesive strips may be provided with removable cover strips. The adhesive strips may be of butyl or bitumen adhesive. The strips of adhesive may be parallel.
Patent GB-2444776-A (GB)
Title: Electronic measuring device
Inventor: DAVIES ROSALIND ANN
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: An electronic measuring device 2 comprising a tape 20, a source of light 4 and at least one photosensitive component 22 is disclosed. The photosensitive component is disposed on one side of said tape and the light disposed on the other side and orientated such that the light is directed onto the tape and towards the photosensitive component. The invention is characterised in that the tape is at least partially transparent and of laminar construction wherein at least one of the laminae is woven such that the light casts a shadow of the weaving pattern onto the photosensitive component, such being coupled with processing electronics adapted to repeatedly capture the image thereon at a predetermined frequency and, by means of comparison with a formerly captured image, make a determination of the extent to which the tape has been displaced over the frequency period. In a most preferred arrangement, the electronic measuring device is incorporated in an electronic tape measure comprising a housing in which a spool of the tape is mounted, said housing having an opening through which one end of the tape extends and can be subsequently withdrawn.
Patent GB-2430261-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic flowmeter calibration method
Inventor: NEVIUS TIMOTHY A
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 2007-01-16
Abstract: An acoustic flowmeter calibration method and sampling system address a variation in acoustic transducer delay time with increasing temperature. In one aspect, calibration of the path length between the sending and receiving transducers and calibration of the transducer delay time over a wide temperature range are optimized. In another aspect, the flowmeter output is temperature compensated based on the exhaust flowmeter gas temperature. These two aspects may be embodied in an ultrasonic flowmeter for exhaust gas measurement individually or in combination in accordance with the invention.
Patent GB-2438302-A (GB)
Title: System and method for transactional hedging
Inventor: KOMEM OFER
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A system (20) and a method for supporting e-commerce and card present transactions in multiple currencies, in which the local currency of the purchaser (14) is different from the local currency of the vendor (12), such that the exchange between the currencies is hedged (28) at the time of sale of the product (24). The system (20) and method enable the purchaser (14) to receive a final price for the product (24) before the transaction is performed. The system and method also provide a mechanism for the actual exchange between the currencies of the purchaser and of the vendor, such that the aspects of the transaction regarding payment are fully supported. Preferably, transactional hedging (28) of the currency transactions is performed, in order to reduce the risk involved with predetermination of prices. The system (20) and method optionally and preferably provide end-to-end management of the rates through hedging, such that a single exchange rate (or set of exchange rates in a predefined relationship) preferably applies throughout a linked set of transactions.
Patent GB-2454481-A (GB)
Title: Dressing with integrated electrodes and control unit
Inventor: CHAPMAN-JONES DAVID
IPC: A61N1/20
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: Apparatus provides electrical stimulation to tissue from a control unit and at least one electrode connected to a control unit supplying the stimulation current. A fixation element holds the at least one electrode against the tissue and also holds the control unit in a fixed position with respect to the tissue. The apparatus preferably has a central dressing portion 15 located in aperture 11 of a supporting substrate 2 and two electrodes 7, 6 arranged either side of the aperture and connected to the control unit 5 via conductor 8 formed upon insulator 10. Preferably the substrate is fastened to a patient's tissue via adhesive 3, and a wound may be positioned underneath the dressing portion.
Patent GB-2455269-A (GB)
Title: Structural sandwich plate members
Inventor: KENNEDY STEPHEN
IPC: B32B15/06
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: Structural sandwich plate members may be formed by contacting a first metal plate 12, which may be part of an existing structure such as a ship or other maritime vessel using at least one perimeter bar 14 having at least one through-hole 19 so that a stud or studs 15 fixed to the metal plate projects into the through hole(s) , fixing the perimeter bar(s) to the stud(s), fixing a second metal plate to the perimeter bar(s), filling the resultant cavity with uncured plastics or polymer material 13 which is then allowed to cure. The bar(s) may be placed on the first metal plate, the stud(s) fixed on the first metal plate such as by arc stud welding and then the bar(s) fixed to the stud(s) by welding.
Patent GB-2458993-A (GB)
Title: Edging member
Inventor: HARRIS MICHAEL
IPC: A47K3/40
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: An edging member for aiding wheelchair access over a raised lip, particularly for use with level access shower trays. It is an elongate strip with; a longitudinally extending channel 2 formed in the upper face, a cover element 4 over the channel, a ramp surface 11 and a location surface 14. The cover element may be hinged 5 over the channel and/or realisably located, possibly with a nib 6. There may be a longitudinally extending V shaped groove 9 in the base of the channel. There may also be ridges 15 on the underside of the member to serve as feet. It may be formed as a one piece plastics extrusion. Also disclosed is a combination of a level access shower tray and the edging member.
Patent GB-2450624-A (GB)
Title: A support frame for water turbines adapted for movement with respect to an underwater mounting
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JOHN RICHARD CAREW
IPC: F03B3/12
Filed: 2008-06-26
Abstract: A support frame for a water turbine comprises a cross-arm 3 supported in water by a surface-piercing buoyant chamber 4 and restrained by a rigid tether arm 5 via an articulation 6 from a seabed anchorage 7. Any difference in thrust between rotors 1 and 2 will result in azimuthal misalignment of the turbine with the tidal flow direction 8 and corresponding energy loss, cyclic loadings and possible instabilities. The correct azimuthal orientation of the rotors 1 and 2 in the prevailing current 8 is maintained by equalizing the thrusts of the two rotors 1, 2 so that the whole turbine operates in alignment with the prevailing flow direction 8. Also disclosed are buoyancy arrangements for manoeuvring a turbine assembly in water, and underwater anchorage.
Patent GB-2451731-A (GB)
Title: Bearing retainer
Inventor: FISHER KENNETH LEE
IPC: F01D25/16
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: A bearing retainer 44 having an inner portion 46, an outer portion 48 spaced apart from said inner portion, and an intermediate portion 47 connecting the inner portion and the outer portion, such that the inner portion and the outer portion are radially spaced apart and define a space there between. A contact surface 52 on at least one of the inner portion 46 and the outer portion48 engages a component of a bearing assembly disposed in the space. The component may be a bearing housing 54. The contact surface 52 may be threaded and there may be a controlled radial gap between the outer portion 48 and the component 54.
Patent GB-2465849-A (GB)
Title: Identification Wristband
Inventor: QUINN ANTHONY
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2008-12-08
Abstract: An identification wristband, comprising a digital clock 24 with a flexible display 30, an RFID tag 26 and optionally a flexible circuit board, a tamper resistant single use clip 16, and a battery located in the clip 16. Identification information may be displayed by the display 30. The device is suitable for use in e.g. hospitals, or at resorts, theme parks, etc. Predetermined data may be displayed only according to instructions received via the RFID tag 26. The time of the clock 24 may be synchronised using data received via the RFID tag 26. Cashless payment functionality may be provided. Different modes of information may be displayed in respective different discrete areas 34, 36, 38 of the display 30 or at different times in the same areas, e.g. controlled by data received via the RFID tag 26. Reminder alarm, countdown display and entry/exit security alarm functions may be provided.
Patent GB-2466955-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable height steering for a bicycle
Inventor: TSENG WEI-CHEN
IPC: B62K21/22
Filed: 2009-01-15
Abstract: An adjustable structure supporting a handlebar 50 of a bicycle is mounted on fork steerer tube 10 and includes a positioning member 20, and an engaging member 30 taking for form of a loop which may be expanded and contracted to release the adjustable assembly. The positioning member 20 engages a slot 401 in a shaft member 40 which carries the handlebar assembly 50. The shaft member 40 encloses inter-engaging screw components 41,42. The upper screw component 41 may be turned by means of a top cap 411, causing the total length of the joined screw components 41,42 to change. The lower screw 42 engages an internal flange 102 causing said length change to raise or lower the shaft member 40, and hence adjust the handlebars 50. After adjustment, the engaging member 30 may be closed to lock the assembly in place.
Patent GB-2470073-A (GB)
Title: Interfacing with an entertainment device by video capture
Inventor: BASELEY NATHAN JAMES
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: An entertainment device comprises an image receiver operable to receive, from a video camera, images captured by the video camera, and displaying means, connectable to a display, for displaying the images captured by the video camera, together with one or more selection icons. Each selection icon corresponds to a game object. The entertainment device further comprises an image processor operable to detect the presence and position of an augmented reality marker in images received from the camera, detecting means operable to detect the presence of an augmented reality marker at an image position corresponding to a selection icon for at least a predetermined selection time period, and associating means, responsive to such a detection, operable to associate the game object corresponding to the first one of the selection icons with the augmented reality marker, so that the displaying means displays the game object so as to move the game object with the detected position of the augmented reality marker.
Patent GB-2462193-A (GB)
Title: Remote field eddy current test combined with additional eddy current test, for tubular components
Inventor: BOENISH ANDREAS
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 2009-07-29
Abstract: The non-destructive testing of electrically conductive components such as wellbore tubulars, which is suitable for testing the components in situ a wellbore installation is done with remote field eddy current test (RFET) phase subsystem 200 and at least one of a conventional eddy current test phase and a partial saturation eddy current test phase by subsystem 100. A measurement dataset from each of the test phases is obtained and the combined measurement data is processed to evaluate a condition of the tube or pipe. Umbilical 12 may be used to relay data to a platform. Also included is electronics subsystem 300.
Patent GB-2461212-A (GB)
Title: Optical arrangement
Inventor: SAMUELSON DAVID W
IPC: G02B13/06
Filed: 2008-03-18
Abstract: A multi-wavelength band imaging system including a beam splitter (33) is provided, allowing image capturing means adapted to specific wavelength bands to be used such as from visible to near infrared, intermediate infrared and far infrared. The system may have a field of view of substantially (360) degrees about an optical axis of the system and may fit into a golf ball sized housing. The imaging system includes a first convex mirror and a second concave mirror. Some embodiments for imaging single or close wavelength bands and not requiring a beam splitter are equally provided. Also provided is a self-righting housing for an imaging system, for example as described above, which self-rights under the action of gravity, thereby disposing the imaging system in an appropriate orientation.
Patent GB-2469890-A (GB)
Title: Sealed brake actuator to prevent contaminants wearing the actuator
Inventor: CAHILL ERIC D
IPC: B60T13/36
Filed: 2009-12-17
Abstract: A system 27 to reduce or eliminate brake actuator 34 contamination by providing a clean air source for the actuator 34 such that a volume of a void V in the actuator can vary without introducing moisture and/or contaminants into the actuator 34. A movable wall 106 moves in response to changes in the volume of the void V of the actuator 34 to compensate for the chances without drawing moisture or contaminants into the actuator housing. The movable wall 106 may be part of a piston and cylinder arrangement and may be remote from the actuator 34 and connected via a hose 116. The actuator 34 may be an electric actuator driven by a motor. There may be more than one actuator to apply pressure to a brake disk stack (see figure 7).
Patent GB-586319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to hangers for shafts or pipes
IPC: B60K17/24
Filed: 1944-05-24
Abstract: 586,319. Motor-vehicle driving gear. GROVES, W. W. (U.S. Universal Joints Co.). May 24, 1944, No. 10030. [Class 79 (ii)] [Also in Groups XXIV, XXVIII and XXXIV] A resilient intermediate support for a vehicle propeller shaft or other shaft comprises a supporting bracket 51, Fig. 3, having a resilient bushing 55 carrying a stud 54 which projects at both ends, and depending arms 56, 57 secured to the ends of the stud which are resiliently connected to a housing 64 in which the shaft is journalled, e.g., by means s of oppositely extending trunnions 60. The splined member 26, Fig. 2, driven from the engine transmission shaft, transmits torque through the universal joint 16 comprising resilent rubber bushes 32 (see Group XXIV) to shaft 15, the end of which is supported as described and through universal joints 36, also comprising resilient rubber bushes (see Group XXIV) and shafts 18, 19 to the rear axle. End thrusts on the shaft 19 resulting from vertical movements of the rear axle are thus spread throughout the transmission system.