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Patent GB-2408037-A (GB)
Title: Self-adhesive label incorporating magnetically-attachable label
Inventor: BROWN MICHAEL DUNCAN
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: A label has a plurality of laminated layers adhered to one another. The layers comprise a layer 14 having magnetic properties sandwiched and adhered 36 to a first layer 12 to whose surface remote from the magnetic layer print can be applied, and a second layer 16 whose surface remote from the magnetic layer is coated with an adhesive 44. The second layer is releasably adhered 40 to the magnetic layer. The top of the second layer 16 may also be printed with a design so that it can serve as a separate adhesive label, when the adhesively-joined layers 12 and 14 are detached to be used as a fridge magnet.
Patent GB-2410333-A (GB)
Title: Indoor and outdoor house environment monitoring device
Inventor: OWEN JAMES ALBERT
IPC: G01W1/02
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A monitoring device measures temperature, humidity and air pressure both inside and outside a building. The monitor comprises an internal unit and an external unit, each unit containing each unit containing a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor and air pressure sensor. The two units are connected via a cable. An LCD display is provided on the internal unit for displaying the measured readings.
Patent GB-2396652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to scaffolding
Inventor: BENNETT PETER
IPC: E04G1/28
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: There is disclosed a safety structure (10) in the form of a safety frame (12) for a scaffolding structure such as a scaffolding tower (72). The safety frame (12) includes two frame ends (10, 14) coupled together by side guardrails (56,58) which are pivotably coupled to the frame ends. The safety frame (12) defines a safety perimeter around a work platform (92) of the scaffolding tower (72) and is movable along the tower. This provides a safe working environment for a user during assembly, disassembly and use of the tower (72). The frame ends (10, 14) are releasably coupled to sections of the tower (72) and are released from the tower section to allow movement to an alternative location spaced along the tower (72). The frame ends (10, 14) are then reconnected to the tower (72) at the alternative location, to provide a safety perimeter at the new location.
Patent GB-2401578-A (GB)
Title: Wireless display controller for mail machine
Inventor: AGNOLA JEROME
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A mail processing system that includes a franking machine and at least one removable user interactive display. The display includes a wireless connection for wireless communication between the display and the franking machine when the display is physically disconnected from the franking machine.
Patent GB-2413927-A (GB)
Title: Anti-slug collar
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A pliable circular collar of varying width and diameter with one roughened surface. The collar which may be made of a plastic material may have one cut through its width to allow the collar to be placed on the ground around the base of a plant. The cut ends of the collar may be rejoined using a clip fastening. The rough surface of the collar acts as a deterrent to pests such as slugs and snails preventing them from crossing the device and thus protecting the plant.
Patent GB-2414078-A (GB)
Title: Fixing template
Inventor: MORGAN TERENCE LLOYD
IPC: G01B5/14
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A fixing template 1 for indicating the location of fixing points for fixing a radiator to a fixing surface, the fixing template 1 comprising a substantially planar sheet having at least one fixing mark 2 thereon for indicating a position of a radiator fixing point, and a plurality of spacing sections 4 on at least one edge thereof. The spacing sections 4 may be individually removable and may include an arcuate part 9 as an alignment means. A central marking line 6 and level detection means such as a spirit level mounted in an aperture 7 may also be provided. The fixing template 1 may be constructed from a thermally insulating material, and a reflective outer sheet such as aluminium foil may be provided. The fixing template may be incorporated in protective packaging (21, fig. 2) of the radiator, such as by printing, preferably with a perforated edge to aid removal.
Patent GB-2417074-A (GB)
Title: Authenticity verification methods, products and apparatuses
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL PAUL
IPC: G06V10/42
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A class signature from an article made of paper or cardboard is determined in order to identify a generic type of class to which the article belongs. An optical beam illuminates the article and a detector arrangement collects data points from light scattered from many different parts of the article as the article is scanned by the beam. The class signature derives from intrinsic properties imparted to the paper/cardboard during manufacture by the screen used during dewatering of paper pulp. Detection of the class signature allows the manufacturer or the particular paper making machine that made the paper to be identified.
Patent GB-2409629-A (GB)
Title: Recycling bins
Inventor: BRODERICK BIANCA JOANNE
IPC: B65F1/08
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: Recycling bins for the separation of waste material both within and outside domestic/commercial premises. A recycling bin for internal use (Fig 1) for example in a kitchen that has numerous removable inserts with handles to allow waste to be separated and a recycling bin for exterior use (Fig 5) comprising separate bins that may be locked together (3, Fig 5) for storage and transportation. The recycling bins may have lids that have a magnetic locking device (2, Fig 1; 4, Fig 5) and display the storage use by the use of colour and labels (3, Fig 1; 2/3, Fig 6). Each of the bins may have a child locking system to prevent access to the interior of the bins that requires manual dexterity to open the locking system (Fig 9. Fig 10) that is too difficult for a child to operate. The interior bin may have an optional roll top lid when the bin is to be used under a kitchen unit. The magnetic catch of the bin may be used with a magnetic strip that is attached to a wall to allow the bin lid to be supported when the bin lids are opened. Each of the exterior bins may have a separate handle and wheels to allow versatility for movement and storage.
Patent GB-2417951-A (GB)
Title: Fitment for a bottle to prevent spiking of a drink
Inventor: HARRIS TUDOR JAMES
IPC: B65D55/02
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: A fitment (1) for the neck of a bottle (B) is provided, the fitment comprising a sealing means (5) for sealably interfacing with a bottle opening; and an engagement member (4) that, in use, engages with the bottle to resist removal of the fitment from the bottle, wherein, when the bottle is in a first orientation, the engagement member is readily movable from a first engagement member position in which the engagement member resists removal of the fitment from the bottle to a second engagement member position in which the fitment may be readily removed from the bottle and when the bottle is in a second orientation, the movement of the engagement member from the first to the second engagement member position is inhibited. The fitment may be used to dispense liquid from the bottle, the fitment only being readily removable when the bottle is in an inverted orientation. To prevent spiking of a drink with so-called date rape drugs or other such contaminants. The engagement member may be provided by spherical balls, and a valve member 6 which closes the bottle when the bottle is in an upright position and opens to allow dispensing when tilted or tipped. A straw may also be provided (see fig 3).
Patent GB-2403385-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting infra-red command codes over a network
Inventor: HALLENBECK PETER D
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: Infrared crosspoint system. An infrared (IR) command code is received at the source location 700 and processed to produce a packet of information <B>(600 Fig 6)</B> representing the IR command code <B>(204, 206, 208, 210 Fig 2)</B>. This packet can be incorporated into a communication frame such as an Ethernet frame and forwarded over a network 709. The frame is parsed at the destination location 702,703 and the IR command code can be reassembled <B>(310, 312 Fig.3)</B> based on information in the packet. In some embodiments, apparatus including a frequency determination buffer <B>(404)</B>, an IR transmitter and receiver <B>(400, 402)</B> and a processing platform <B>(412)</B> is used to implement the invention. The techniques disclosed herein can also be implemented as part of a general purpose, premises automation system, consisting of distributed processing platforms.
Patent GB-2413982-A (GB)
Title: Foldable Utility Knife
Inventor: PING QIU JIAN
IPC: B26B5/00
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: A utility knife 1 having a handle 2 and a blade holder 3 movably mounted on the handle for movement from an unfolded position to a folded position. The handle has a space 6 adapted to receive the blade holder when the blade holder is in its folded position. The blade holder has a blade holder mechanism thereon and a finger support 80. The handle also has a blade storage compartment 4.
Patent GB-2420094-A (GB)
Title: Combined handle and holder for tools
Inventor: CHANG HUNG-MING
IPC: B25B23/16
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: A combined handle and holder for tools such as Allen keys or hexagonal wrenches includes a handgrip 10 with a mating sliding cap 15 which may hold a tool (a, figs. 7-8) to provide a handgrip for the tool. A first tool holder 30 is attached to the handgrip 10 by a coupling ring 20, and a second tool holder 40 can be coupled to the outside of the first tool holder 30. Sets of Allen keys of varying sizes may be held in the tool holders 30, 40. As shown in figure 2, a further set of first and second tool holders may also be attached to the handgrip 10. The tool holders 30, 40 may be attached to a hanging hook (50, fig. 9) for sales or to attach to a user's waist belt to facilitate carrying and use (see figs. 10 and 12).
Patent GB-2406711-A (GB)
Title: Heat treatment methods and systems
Inventor: CAMM DAVID MALCOLM
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A workpiece (fig 2: 34) such as a semiconductor wafer is pre-heated to an intermediate temperature (Fig 4: TI) then a surface (fig 2: 46) of the workpiece is heated rapidly, for a time period less than the thermal conduction time of the workpiece, to a temperature (fig 4: TD) greater than the intermediate temperature. An arc lamp or filament lamp (fig 2: 32) may be used for pre-heating, and a flashlamp or laser 68 may be used for heating. Radiation may be transmitted though selective filters between the radiation sources and the workpiece, comprising quartz windows which transmit radiation to the workpiece and which are cooled by a liquid flow, for example through channel 86 between a double quartz layer. The quartz windows may also absorb radiation thermally emitted by the workpiece, and further radiation absorbing surfaces may be provided to enhance cooling within the heating chamber.
Patent GB-2422312-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy bag with removable inner bag
Inventor: SMITH RORY JAMES MAXWELL
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: The invention provides a drainage bag assembly for receiving bodily waste; the drainage bag assembly comprising outer 6 and inner 12 bags secured to one side of a flange 2, the flange 2 being provided with means defining an orifice to enable bodily waste to be received by the inner bag 12, and the flange 2 having connected to an opposite side thereof means for securing the drainage bag assembly to the body of a patient; the outer bag 6 being secured to a first attachment zone 4 on the flange and the inner bag being detachably and replaceably secured to a second attachment zone 16 on the flange, wherein the first attachment zone 4 surrounds the second attachment zone 16 and is non-overlapping therewith; and the second attachment zone 16 surrounds the means defining the orifice; and wherein the outer bag 6 can be replaceably removed or opened to permit access to the interior thereof and removal and replacement of the inner bag 12. The outer bag 6 may be linked to the flange 2 by a living hinge.
Patent GB-2412646-A (GB)
Title: Device for paying out and rewinding an elongate flexible member
Inventor: PRISMALL IAN JAMES
IPC: A63B5/16
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: A device for paying out and rewinding an elongate flexible member comprises an elongate flexible member 14 passing around at least a part of at least one tensioning device 16 so as to apply a biasing tension urging the retraction of the elongate flexible member into the device. The tensioning device may be a pulley or roller or may be a rod or bar and may be movable linearly or in an arc and may be biased by a weight 26 or by a resilient material. The elongate flexible member may be a length of webbing, a rope or a rope-like material, an electrical cable or a hose. The device for paying out and rewinding an elongate flexible member is especially suited for use as a retractable barrier.
Patent GB-2424625-A (GB)
Title: Radial plate assisted hinged keel
Inventor: ORR ANTHONY HUGH
IPC: B63B41/00
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A sailing vessel that has a ballast keel plate 1 arranged parallel to the vessels fore and aft axis that can pivot fore and aft about a hinge and secured in a desired position by a locking device. A pivotal shaft 5 of the hinge is arranged perpendicular to the fore/aft axis and securely attatched to the structure of the vessel. A strong tube 4 that can rotate about the said shaft 5 is securely attatched at an angle of ninty degrees to the ballast keel plate / in its upper part with web plates 6. A substantial amount of the hinge is inset into an open recess 7 in the side wall of the vessels hull whilst the ballast keel plate remains outwardly of said recess but adjacent that said side wall 9.
Patent GB-2421065-A (GB)
Title: A method of cleaning a pipe
Inventor: BOOTH RICHARD KEITH
IPC: B08B9/04
Filed: 2005-04-05
Abstract: A method of cleaning a pipe 100, particularly a riser, comprises providing a tool 10 within the pipe 100, the tool 100 having a body 12 of smaller diameter than the pipe 100 such that the pipe 100 and the body 12 define an annulus 102, and a fluid guiding member 20 located at the annulus 102 and movable relative to the pipe 100. In use, moving the fluid guiding member 20 relative to the pipe 100 guides fluid forward of the fluid guiding member 20 towards the pipe outlet. The fluid guide member 20 maybe moved by pumping fluid through the internal bore 16 of the tool 10 so that fluid returns via the annulus 102 to act on the rear portion 40 of the fluid guiding member 102.
Patent GB-2427033-A (GB)
Title: A display switchable between public and private modes
Inventor: KEAN DIANA ULRICH
IPC: G02F1/1347
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: A display comprises a display device (4) having a first polariser (2) and a second polariser (3) (or between a first polariser (2) and a reflector in the case of a reflective display), and a display layer (1) disposed between the first polariser (2) and the second polariser (3) (or the reflector). A liquid crystal layer (7) is disposed between the display layer (1) and one of the first polariser (2) and the second polariser (3) (or between one of the first polariser (2 ) and the reflector). The liquid crystal molecules of at least one region of the liquid crystal layer 97) are switchable between a first state in which the display has a first display mode with a first viewing angle range and a second state in which the display has a second display mode having a second viewing angle range smaller than the first viewing angle range. In the second state, liquid crystal molecules of the at least one region are tilted with respect to the normal axis of the display over at least part of the thickness of the liquid crystal layer, and lie substantially parallel to a plane defined by the normal axis of the display and the transmission axis or absorption axis of the first polariser or one of the first and second polarisers. The display is switchable between a public (wide angle) mode and a private (narrow angle) mode.
Patent GB-2412531-A (GB)
Title: Image projection device and method
Inventor: MILLER RICHARD JONATHAN
IPC: G03H1/24
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: A device for forming an image on a screen (50) is described that comprises a coherent illumination means(42), an electrically addressed spatial light modulator means (46) located in the path of light from the coherent illumination means, means for producing computer generated hologram images (49) for display on the electrically addressed spatial light modulator means, and optics (44) to direct light diffracted by the electrically addressed spatial light modulator means to the screen (50). The device is arranged so that a computer generated image or images displayed by the electrically addressed spatial light modulator means result in a two dimensional image being formed at the screen.
Patent GB-2430211-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for providing a ground contamination barrier
Inventor: HEDGES CHARLES MICHAEL DE FRAN
IPC: E02D19/16
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: An apparatus connectable to a trenching machine for forming a contamination barrier in the ground as the machine forms a trench includes a slurry box 17 divided into a number of chambers 19. Pipes 20 extend from one end of the box 17 and have their other ends in the chambers 19 so that slurry can be pumped down to different levels. The construction is such that the apparatus may form a contiguous barrier or a barrier at several different levels in the ground. The outlets from which the slurry exits the apparatus may be venturi shaped (fig 6).
Patent GB-2432715-A (GB)
Title: Nitride semiconductor light emitting devices
Inventor: HOOPER STEWART EDWARD
IPC: H01S5/323
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: The relative ratio of the quantum well and barrier layer thicknesses lies in the range of 1:8 to 1:30 which increases the power output of laser or LED devices fabricated from nitride semiconductor materials.
Patent GB-2432748-A (GB)
Title: SIP messaging in an IP Multimedia Subsystem wherein a local user identity is added to message header as a basis for application server processing
Inventor: ELBURG JOHANNES VAN
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) messages in IP Multimedia Subsystems (IMS) typically include a P-Asserted Identity of an originating user UE-O and a Request URI (R-URI) of a terminating user UE-T. When a Serving Call/State Control Function (S-CSCF) at an intermediate or forwarding node S-CSCF-F attempts to process the message this can result in problems since neither identity is owned by S-CSCF-F. The invention therefore adds the identity of a user UE-F owned by S-CSCF-F to the SIP message header and uses this identity when both the application server AS-F and S-CSCF-F handle the message. This enables local processing while leaving the P-Asserted Identity and R-URI unchanged for billing and other purposes.
Patent GB-2433717-A (GB)
Title: Door Clamp
Inventor: GRIGG JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B25B5/02
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: A door clamp for locating a door in an upright position is described. The clamp comprises two flat plates 8, 15, each plate having an associated movable leg 5, 17 attached. The legs 5, 17 are movable to support the plates 8, 15 in an upright working position. The plates are connected via a slidably adjustable guide block 14 to enable doors of varying thickness to be clamped between said plates 8, 15. The adjustable guide block 14 provided can be activated automatically to accommodate different thicknesses of doors. The clamp may be folded flat for transportation. A door support pin 10 may also be used to alter the working height of the clamped door.
Patent GB-2431610-A (GB)
Title: Handle Damping System
Inventor: HAHN NORBERT
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A power tool, particularly a hammer drill, comprising; a body 4; a drive mechanism located within the body; at least one handle 10 moveably mounted on the body 4 by at least one connection point 18, 32; 16, 34; a vibration dampening mechanism connected between the body 4 and the handle 10 which reduces the amount of vibration, generated by the operation of the drive mechanism, being transferred from the body 4 to the handle. The vibration dampening mechanism comprises a dampener 56, such as a spring; characterised in that the vibration dampening mechanism further comprises a restraining mechanism 52; 54. This restricts the direction of the movement of the handle 10 at the connection point 18, 32; 16, 34 where it mounts to the body to substantially the direction of the dominant vibration experienced by that connection point 18, 32; 16, 34. The restraining mechanism can comprise a pivotal lever or slide. The handle can be connected at two connection points, the movement of each one being restricted to that of the dominant vibration experienced at each connection.
Patent GB-2422542-A (GB)
Title: Damper for an air flow duct
Inventor: PERRIN RICHARD
IPC: A62C2/24
Filed: 2002-08-19
Abstract: A damper for an air flow duct comprises ducting 1, a rotary damper element 4 carried on an axle 5 in the ducting and moveable between a closed position and an open position, biasing means 6, especially springs, which bias the damper into the closed position and retentions means to retain the damper in an open position. The retention means of the invention comprises an actuating member 21, a retention member 7, a support member 9 and a securing means 13. The retention member 7 of the invention, especially an arcuate plate, is fixed relative to the damper element and is secured by the action of the actuating member to retain the damper in an open position wherein the securing can be released to release the damper element so that it is moved by the biasing means into a closed position. The support member 9 of the invention is fixed to the circumferential wall of the ducting and supports at least part of the retention means and has a base 17 and limb 10. The limb 10 is adjacent the inner circumferential wall of the ducting and has a notch at its open end passing over the damper element axle 5. The securing means of the invention, especially a rivet 13, secures the limb to the inner circumferential wall of the ducting at a position between the axle 5 and the base 17 of the support member. The notch ensures that the limb is correctly aligned. Claims of this application also relate to thermally actuated cartridge and thermally actuated mechanism and a damper including a moveable member.
Patent GB-2426416-A (GB)
Title: Non-Directional Transmitting From a Wireless Data Base Station Having a Smart Antenna System
Inventor: BARRATT CRAIG A
IPC: H04B7/00
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: A method, communication apparatus, and machine-readable medium to transmit a downlink signal in a substantially non directional manner from a first communication station of a communication system on a first downlink conventional channel. The first communication station includes a smart antenna system having a plurality of antenna elements. The method includes providing a first set of sequential time intervals for the communication device for communication with its remote communication devices. One or more remote communication devices of the communication system known to the first communication station to be undesired remote communication devices transmit a signal on a first uplink conventional channel. The signals transmitted are received. In one version, they are received at the first communication station, and in another version, by another communication station of the communication system. The signal received are used to configure the smart antenna system for transmitting a downlink signal in a non-directional manner that includes mitigating interference towards the undesired remote communication devices on the first downlink conventional channel.