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Patent GB-2357726-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for removing the trimming portions of a plastics blow-moulded bottle
Inventor: BEITIALARRANGOITIA LIZARRALDE
IPC: B29C49/04
Filed: 2000-12-07
Abstract: The neck trimmer 1 removes the surplus blow-dome 2b from the neck 2a of a plastic bottle 2 by means of a plain vertical rotary blade 10, leaving a concentric radial inner edge 2c of precise diameter in a radial neck flange, and comprises a gripping mechanism 4 for securing and aligning the neck 2a during trimming, a rotary axially sliding cutting device 5, provided with said blade 10 attached to a central body 5a at an exact radial distance, a blow-dome removal device 8 coupled to the cutting device 5, and means 11,12,13 for ejecting the trimmed blow-dome 2b downwards onto a collection system 9. The body 5a is coaxially linked to an upwardly/downwardly axially movable rotary drive spindle 6. The action of the cutting device 5 is synchronised with that of the jaws 4a of mechanism 4. Device 8 includes means (8a,16) (figures 3,4 - not shown) for retaining trimmed blow-dome 2b for its detachment from neck 2a.
Patent GB-2361349-A (GB)
Title: A picker mechanism for an electronic data storage library
Inventor: BOYCE LESLIE GRAHAM
IPC: G11B15/68
Filed: 1999-06-10
Abstract: A data storage unit (1) for storing a plurality of individual data storage media (12), the unit (1) having a plurality of storage locations (11) for storing the individual media (12) substantially vertically and parallel to the front of the unit and at least one read/write drive (5, 6) for reading data from or writing data to the stored media (12) with the media oriented substantially vertically, the unit (1) further including a picker mechanism (20) for removing individual media (12) from and inserting individual media (12) into respective storage locations (11) and inserting the media (1) into and removing them from the read/write drives (5, 6), the storage locations for the data storage media (1) being arranged in at least two arrays disposed one above the other, the picker mechanism (20) being able to remove individual media (12) from and insert individual media (12) into the two arrays.
Patent GB-2373822-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable hinge with eccentric bushes
Inventor: CHUNG STANLEY
IPC: E05D7/00
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: An adjustable two piece hinge 12,14 which is adjustable by rotating a hinge pin 36 which communicates through two off centre co-operating apertures 34 communicating axially through two body bushings 32 located inside the second hinge member 14. Rotating the hinge pin 36 rotates the circular body bushings 32 inside the second hinge member 14 thereby translating the second hinge member 14 around the centre axis of said first hinge member 12 and toward and away from the first hinge member 12 due to the eccentric formed by the off centre apertures 34 inside the circular bushing 32.
Patent GB-2360059-A (GB)
Title: Corrugated multilayer metal foil insulation panels and methods of making
Inventor: RAGLAND CHRISTOPHER V
IPC: B32B15/01
Filed: 1999-10-20
Abstract: Multilayer metal foil pads or panels (10) for heat or sound insulation or shielding comprising two or more corrugated metal foil or metal sheet layers (C) wherein a flat metal foil or metal sheet layer (S) is positioned between each pair of corrugated layers (C). The corrugated layers (C) and/or the flat layers (S) may be embossed, patterned or textured to enhance performance of the pad or panel. A preferred pad or panel (10) comprises an embossed, patterned or textured flat exterior layer (E) adapted for contacting the surface (12) to be insulated or shielded to provide air space between the pad or panel (10) and the surface (12) and to separate the first corrugated layer (C) from the surface (12). Methods are provided for making the pads and panels (10), which are useful in automotive applications, food cooking devices and other uses.
Patent GB-2363328-A (GB)
Title: Advanced floor mat
Inventor: BLUM RONALD D
IPC: G09F19/22
Filed: 2000-05-02
Abstract: An advanced floor mat (100) is disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the floor mat (100) includes a cleanable portion (300). The floor mat (100) may also include a water dissipation component, a water absorbing component, a cushioning component, customized graphics, a transparent cleanable portion, a tacky surface on the cleanable portion, an antibacterial composition, an antifungal composition, and a fragrance. The cleanable portion (300) may be erodible and may include a plurality of cleanable reusable layers (301-305). If a tacky surface is included in the floor mat, an anti-slip feature may be associated with the tacky surface to help prevent slipping on a possible wet tacky surface. Additionally, a sensor system may be included in the floor mat to assist a user in identifying when the floor mat (100) may require cleaning.
Patent GB-2362007-A (GB)
Title: Automatic virtual negotiations
Inventor: TAVOR ONN
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2000-01-27
Abstract: A method for conducting "one to one" commercial negotiations through an electronic medium such as the Internet. The negotiation process consists of sending persuasive texts to the user by the system, including discounts given by the system and responses to the price offers of the user. The system offers the product for a specific price, a price that may be optionally decreased as negotiation continues. The system frequently asks how much the user is willing to pay for the product. Based on the user's input, the system may accept the offer or, after one or more unacceptably low inputs from the user, may alternatively end the process of negotiation. Preferably, the system negotiates on many more parameters than simply the price itself. For example, the system may offer the user several presents or benefits in order to secure the sale. Commercial considerations are preferably included during this process. For example, the human merchant (vendor) receives a greater benefit by giving a small discount on the shipping cost than a large discount on the price of the product. The vendor preferably decides how to allocate control to the system. More preferably, the system features natural language capabilities which enable the user to interact as if with a human being, with a natural human language communication style. In addition, preferably the system stores information about users and the negotiation processes, so if the user interacts with the system again, then preferably the system can adjust the negotiation process more specifically for that user.
Patent GB-2381992-A (GB)
Title: Subscriber-based calling name database
Inventor: HAGYARD STEPHEN
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: At a switch, 110, each individual subscriber's line is provided with a subscriber-based calling name database, 150, thus providing personalised pre-assignment of calling names to designated calling numbers. The pre-assigned names are provided for display at the Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), 130, whenever the subscriber's line receive calls from the designated calling numbers, regardless of any conditions, which otherwise prevail. If a calling number is not in the subscriber-based calling name database, 150, then the switch, 110, accesses a centralised database of names and numbers, 125, for an associated name. The subscriber-based calling name database, 125, can be configured and maintained by mail ballot, secured web access or by direct access to the switch from the customer premise equipment, 130.
Patent GB-2366079-A (GB)
Title: A module card and a method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: LIU JOE
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a module card and a method for manufacturing the same. The method comprises the following steps: deposing a chip on a substrate having a gold finger; making the chip connecting to the gold finger; then forming seal pouring layer on the chip to form the module card.
Patent GB-2385185-A (GB)
Title: Emergency vehicle advance warning system
Inventor: HILL IAN ROLAND
IPC: G08G1/0965
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: The Emergency Vehicle Advance Warning System unit has a casing and facia (1) which should be fitted to the interior of the Emergency Vehicle. The facia of this unit has an on/off switch (5) which should be depressed to both activate and deactivate its direct or indirect satelite transmission. The coverage of the warning transmission can be increased by pressing the plus button (2) or decreased by pressing the minus button (4). The LCD screen (3) will indicate what radius coverage has been selected When a motorists radio picks up the transmission it will activate an audible warning on the radio speakers and a visual warning on the LCD screen (6). The activating of the radio should occur whether the radio is switched on or off. This transmission from the Emergency Vehicle will also activate a blue flashing light (7) on the radio facia, this blue light will continue to flash along with the LCD 'WARNING' (6) until the motorist is out of range of the selected transmission area.
Patent GB-2380978-A (GB)
Title: Method of laser marking and apparatus therefor
Inventor: HONG MINGHUI
IPC: B23K26/00
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: The method, suitable for the marking of hard transparent materials without causing microcracking, comprises arranging a sample of target material 20 and a sample of markable material 18 such that they are spaced apart; directing irradiation 16 having an energy fluence above the ablation threshold of the target material onto the target material so that some of it is ablated and thrown onto a surface of the markable material; and subjecting the surface of the markable material to irradiation having an energy fluence below the ablation threshold of the markable material to induce an interaction between the ablated material and the surface which marks the surface with the ablated material. Different colours of mark can be obtained by using different target materials, and the tone of the mark can be controlled as desired. Apparatus for implementing the method permits control of the method in real time.
Patent GB-2390026-A (GB)
Title: An arm brace for use in suspension
Inventor: VOYSEY PIERS JULIAN
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: An arm brace 1 for suspending a user from a supporting member comprises a brace 20 for positioning around the user's arm, and suspending means 4 for suspending the brace from the supporting member. The brace preferably comprises a resiliently deformable inner lining 2 for accommodating the user's arm, and a resilient rigid outer shell 3. Also provided is a method of performing exercise, the method comprising positioning the arm brace around a user's arm, and suspending the suspending means from a supporting member.
Patent GB-2382873-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for detecting beam power in optical drive
Inventor: SEONG PYONG-YONG
IPC: G11B7/13
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting beam power generated by a plurality of light sources, using a single device. The apparatus includes a light-receiving unit PDI that receives the beam power generated by one of the plurality of light sources, and an amplifying unit 202 that selects a gain, amplifies the beam power received by the light-receiving unit according to the selected gain, and outputs the beam power amplified as the detected beam power. Detected beam power (or amplification gain) is amplified by a gain determined according to the characteristics of the respective light sources. Thus, it is possible to provide the beam power detected in consideration of a sufficient dynamic range for each light source, thereby realizing effective Auto Power Control.
Patent GB-2391011-A (GB)
Title: Bleaching cellulose suspensions
Inventor: LAMBERT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: D21H21/32
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A composition for cellulose suspensions comprises peroxyacetic acid or peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide in sufficient relative concentration to reduce the necessary proportion of fluorescent whitening agent (FWA) or optical brightening agent (OBA) required to achieve the desired brightness in finished paper or paper board products formed from the cellulose suspension.Cationic materials are preferably included in the composition to facilitate the reaction. The composition preferably comprises at least 12.5% by weight peroxyacetic acid and/or peracetic acid, most preferably 15% peroxyacetic acid and 14% hydrogen peroxide by weight. Also claimed is a suspension and a process for making the suspension.
Patent GB-2392437-A (GB)
Title: Stabilising device for use in a vehicle
Inventor: TUPPEN MARK
IPC: B60R7/02
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: A device for stabilising a product, eg a take-away meal, during transport in a motor vehicle comprises a plurality of slotted members (4) each disengageably connectable with each other by means of interlocking slots (10,13,18) to form a stabiliser within which the product may be placed. The members (4) may be pushed out from a single corrugated cardboard sheet (2), which may initially be folded double about a fold line (5) adjacent handle means (3).
Patent GB-2384859-A (GB)
Title: Nmr tmography machine with noise suppression by damping of mechanical vibrations
Inventor: KUTH RAINER
IPC: G10K11/16
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: Noise suppression is provided by strong damping of mechanical vibrations in NMR machines, in particular gradient coils and magnet vessels, through the use of composite materials that include centers of electrostrictive property. The NMR tomography machine according to the invention has a basic field magnet that is surrounded by a magnet casing that surrounds and delimits an inner space, a gradient coil system being located in this inner space. Provided on an inner side, delimiting the inner space, of the magnet casing for the purpose of absorbing acoustic vibrations that are produced on switching over of the gradient coil system are damping elements made from a material with an electrostrictive property.
Patent GB-2389825-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle headliner with blow moulded air duct
Inventor: DYKMAN MIKE
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: A headliner assembly for a vehicle comprises a headliner body 22 having at least one aperture formed therethrough, and a seamless tubular air duct 52 (see also 54 and 56 in figure 3) attached to said headliner body, said air duct also having at least one aperture formed therethrough which is aligned with the aperture in the headliner. The tubular air duct may be produced by blow moulding, and may also be provided with a tab 62 for a grab handle 64. There may also be a blow moulded energy absorbing member 70 attached to the headliner, this also providing means for attaching a wiring harness 74 (see figure 4A). The air duct and energy absorbing member may be attached to the headliner by sonic welding. There is also disclosed a method of forming a headliner having a blow moulded component attached
Patent GB-2383384-A (GB)
Title: Solar powered thermal pump
Inventor: MCKAY PETER
IPC: F04F1/04
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A solar powered pump comprises a solar collector 10 that absorbs heat from solar radiation and transfers the heat to an evaporation screen 11 which holds a small amount of liquid converting part of the liquid to vapour creating vapour pressure in an expansion chamber 31, the pressure puts force on the liquid in a reservoir 35 connected to the expansion chamber 31, pumping the liquid past a non-return valve and up the outlet pipe 32 to a higher level, as the liquid in the reservoir falls it actuates float valves that releases pressure allowing liquid to flow onto the evaporation screen 11 actuating a condensing phase that makes the process cyclical, the expansion chamber is enclosed in an outer container which reflects solar radiation onto the solar collector 10.
Patent GB-2378041-A (GB)
Title: A reconfigurable plasma antenna
Inventor: NORRIS ELWOOD G
IPC: H01Q13/10
Filed: 2001-04-05
Abstract: The present invention is drawn towards a plasma antenna that is preferably reconfigurable, methods of generating plasma antennas, and a method of reconfiguring the radiation pattern of a plasma antenna. The plasma antenna is comprised of an enclosed chamber (16), a composition (24) contained within the enclosed chamber capable of forming a plasma, at least three energizing points capable of forming electromagnetic contact with the composition, and an energy source (28) coupled to the at least three energizing points for developing at least one conductive path of plasma within the enclosed chamber (16). Preferably, a modifying mechanism may be utilized to reconfigure the conductive path.
Patent GB-2394876-A (GB)
Title: Fish bite indicator for slack line fishing
Inventor: SAMS FRANK
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: A fish bite indicator for slack line fishing comprising a detection system 20, a controller 30 and an alarm 40. The detection system is arranged to detect travel in a fishing line and communicate an indication of the travel to the controller. The controller is arranged to activate the alarm in dependence upon the indications of the travel communicated, wherein the controller is arranged to adapt a rate of activating the alarm in dependence on predetermined characteristics of the travel being detected from said indications. The predetermined characteristics may comprise a predetermined number of indications being communicated.
Patent GB-2384821-A (GB)
Title: An injection system operating with pressure intensification
Inventor: SCHWARZ VOLKER
IPC: F02M59/36
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: An injection system operating with pressure intensification comprises an injector 3 supplied with an injection medium from a pressure source and a pressure intensifier 13. The injector 3 has a nozzle needle 5 and action space 7 which controls the movement of the nozzle needle, the action space being connected to the inflow from the pressure source and to a return 11, the inflow side having a non-return. The pressure intensifier 13 comprises pressure receiver 16 and pressure transmitter 17. The receiver 16 has a larger action surface 18 than transmitter 17, and is connected to the inflow to the action space 7 of the injector 3. The pressure receiver has a control space 20 on one side and a spring 47 at the other. The control space 20 and action space 7 are connected to the return 11 via a common valve connection 25. Also disclosed is an injection system where the action space 7 and control space 20 are connected to the return 11 by separate valve control, the return from the control space being actuated by control slide (29) via the action of the nozzle needle of the injector. An injection system is also disclosed where one of the control space 20 and action space 7 are connected to the return via a control slide in the form of a pressure balance (32).
Patent GB-2395726-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated non-load-bearing wall unit
Inventor: FOWLER CHARLES EDWARD AVERILL
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A wall unit is prefabricated away from its site of use, and comprises a central layer comprising studs 3 and horizontal rails whose inter-spaces are packed with acoustic insulation material 4, such as mineral wool, and on each side of the central layer a sheathing layer 2 which is dense and moisture-resistant, e.g. of OSB, chipboard, plywood or timber, and an outer layer 1 which is fire-resistant, and moisture - resistant, e.g. moisture - resistant plasterboard.
Patent GB-2380721-A (GB)
Title: Conveyer belt drive
Inventor: BELLINGHAM-YOUNG MICHAEL ANDRE
IPC: B65G15/02
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: Conveyor belt drive comprises a drive element (21) engaging edge beading (14) of the conveyor belt (10) to cause drive movement of the belt (10).
Patent GB-2386378-A (GB)
Title: Coated phosphor filler and LED comprising the coated phosphor filler
Inventor: CHUA BEE YIN JANET
IPC: C09K11/58
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A coated phosphor filler comprises a plurality of individual phosphor filler particles, a coating layer coated on the phosphor filler particles, wherein the coating layer comprises a plastic substance. The phosphor filler particles may be stable phosphor compound particles e.g. (YGd)3Al5O12 or unstable phosphor compound particles e.g. SrS:Eu<2+> and the plastic substance is preferably an optically transparent epoxy composition. An additional moistureproof barrier film, e.g. aluminium oxide, may be applied to the unstable phosphor before the plastic coating. Also disclosed is a method for forming a coated phosphor filler and also an LED comprising a LED-chip and a coated phosphor filler.
Patent GB-2399360-A (GB)
Title: Downhole reversible pump for hydrocarbon recovery
Inventor: COLLIE GRAEME JOHN
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A method of using a reversible submersible pump 15 for hydrocarbon recovery. The pump 15 connected to a production tubing 16 is used to lift production fluid from a well 10, when the pump 15 is operated in one direction. Reversing the direction of the pump allows it to pump injection fluid into the well 10 to pressurise a formation 11. The pumping pressure is reversed to induced pressure onto the formation 11 to prevent the loss of production fluid to the environment when the well 10 is accessed.
Patent GB-2405128-A (GB)
Title: Abdominal cushioning device
Inventor: CARTER PRINCE NATHANIEL
IPC: B62J1/12
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: A motorcycle cushioning device comprising a cushioning pad 10 extending from the motorcycle body which, in use, is configured to abut the abdominal region of a rider of the motorcycle. The cushioning pad may be integral with the motorcycle seat 11 or be separately attachable to the motorcycle body using a bracket. The position of the cushioning pad may be adjusted laterally and vertically.
Patent GB-2405192-A (GB)
Title: Process for kilning barley using a vertical kiln
Inventor: NALLEN PETER
IPC: F26B25/22
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A continuous kilning process for germinated barley (green malt) using a vertical kiln 1 having vertically spaced apart air inlets and outlets 11 for the control of the temperature of the grain 25 therein. The arrangement of the inlets and outlets 11 being such as to define heat treatment zones 5,6,7,8,9 within the kiln 1, namely, an enlarged upper pre-heat treatment zone 5 and four descending heat treatment zones: initial heat treatment zone 6, upper intermediate heat treatment zone 7, lower heat treatment zone 8 and final heat treatment zone 9. The process comprising continuously adding grain to the top of the kiln 1; delivering a main supply of pressurised air into the kiln at the final heat treatment zone 9 in contraflow with the grain 25; removing air from the kiln 1 for drying and controlling the air temperature as it travels up the kiln 1; adding air to or removing air from the kiln 1 such that the air in the pre-heat treatment zone is between 20{C and 45{C; rapidly reducing the grain moisture content in the pre-heat treatment zone; passing the grain through the four descending temperature regulated heat treatment zones 6,7,8,9; and continuously removing the grain 25 from the bottom of the kiln 1 with a final moisture content of between 4 and 5%.
Patent GB-2407618-A (GB)
Title: Enclosure for an automated teller machine
Inventor: MYATT PETER
IPC: G07F9/10
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A enclosure comprises a base plate (3), a top plate (11), pillars (5) attached to the base and top plates and panels (17), each panel being attached to two pillars. Preferably there are four pillars, each attached to the plates by insertion into tubes (27, Figure 3) secured to the plates. The panels may be secured to the pillars via flanges (25, Figure 2) and a lockable door (21) may be mounted on one face of the enclosure.