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Patent GB-2379381-A (GB)
Title: Toilet cleaning device
Inventor: WIGGINS STEVEN RANKIN
IPC: A47K11/10
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet cleaning device 1 for use in cleaning the bowls of toilets. The invention extends to include a stand 90 with integral reservoir 92 adapted for use with said cleaning device. The invention provides a portable hand held cleaning device 1 for cleaning a toilet, said device comprising a reservoir 2 for containing a liquid, at least one inlet 8 for admitting liquid into said reservoir, an elongate tube 18 attached to the device at a proximal end and including an outlet 10 at a distal end through which liquid from the reservoir may be forced, a pumping means 50, an electric motor 38 for driving said pumping means, an electrical power source 36 for providing power to said electric motor 38, and a handle 4 for carrying the device, at least one switch 32 for activating the pumping means, wherein the pumping means can both draw liquid into the reservoir through the inlet 8 and force liquid out of the reservoir 2 through the elongate tube 18 and outlet 10 creating a spray.
Patent GB-2382122-A (GB)
Title: Shaped charge liner
Inventor: BOURNE BRIAN
IPC: F42B1/032
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: A liner for a shaped charge comprises powdered tungsten and a powdered polymeric or metallic binder. The grain size is preferably less than 100 nanometres and the tungstent content is at least 90%.
Patent GB-2382509-A (GB)
Title: Handling of image data created by manipulation of image data sets
Inventor: TURNER DAVID N
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: A computer program product for image manipulation of a source data set, the product being operable to: load a source data set, for example of voxel data, for image manipulation by the computer program product; generate and display image data of the source data set by allowing interactive user adjustment of a plurality of operational state conditions; and store the image data of a currently displayed image together with operational state data corresponding to at least a subset of its current operational state conditions in a standard image data format, such as DICOM. Storing operational state data with the image data allows a user later to reload the image data and return the computer program's other important configuration settings, so that a user can seamlessly continue with an interrupted session, either on the same workstation, or on a different workstation at a remote location.
Patent GB-2383316-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft arrangement
Inventor: ROBINSON EDWARD
IPC: B60R25/01
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: An anti-theft arrangement for a vehicle with seats which are slidable forwards and backwards. The arrangement operates by preventing access to the driver's seat, steering wheel and foot control pedals when the seat is slid forward to its furthest extent. The front of the driver's seat base is replaced by a metal panel, having a central aperture large enough to accommodate the foot control pedals and two smaller apertures incorporating a locking mechanism to the left and right of the larger aperture. Catches are welded to the floor of the vehicle to the left and right of the foot control pedals. These engage the locking mechanisms in the front panel of the seat when the seat is pushed forwards to its furthest extent. Extended runners allow the seat to be pushed forward further than is normally possible. The catches can be released by use of a combination lock located to the right side of the driver's seat.
Patent GB-2374863-A (GB)
Title: Folding assembly for sheet material processing machines
Inventor: BARTESAGHI ANGELO
IPC: B31F1/00
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: A folding assembly 1 for machines for processing sheet material comprises a folding plate 13 disposed above or downstream of an embossing module 2 comprising two counter-rotating embossing rolls for embossing sheet material, the folding 13 plate being mounted on a movement plate 16 hinged to a support shoulder 8 so as to be able to pass from a working position in line with the embossing module 2 to a resting position outside the movement space of the embossing module 2. The folding plate 13 may be triangular in shape and adjustable in height. It may be mounted vertically above the embossing module 2 and swung or rotated to allow unhindered access to the embossing module 2.
Patent GB-2386972-A (GB)
Title: Land maintenance equipment with waste emptying means
Inventor: MCMURTRY RICHARD
IPC: A01B69/04
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: An automated land maintenance vehicle includes means for performing a maintenance operation, receiving means for waste material, guidance means, obstacle detecting means and an emptying means to deposit the waste material. The maintenance operation means may be a lawn mower, the guidance means may include a laser scanner 7 or a global positioning system and the obstacle detecting means may be tactile sensing bumpers 1,6 or an energy wave emitting and detecting device (29 figure 6). The emptying means may include a supporting arm 8,9 which is operated by a lift actuator 15 to raise a grass catcher 12 to an emptying position. The grass catcher 12 may then be opened by an actuator 23 to deposit collected grass cuttings beyond the range of the obstacle detection means 1,6. An alternative method of depositing the waste material is shown in figure 7 where a grass catcher 30a, 30b is rotated about a pivot 32 when in an emptying position.
Patent GB-2387098-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring grain loss
Inventor: ALLEN STEPHEN
IPC: B07B4/08
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the yield loss of grain during combine harvesting comprising the steps of sampling the deposited crop material by placing a sampling means 10 on the ground during harvesting by the combine harvester 12 behind the harvesting header and under the body of the harvester 12, The means 10 receives deposited crop material and lost grain as the rear end of the harvester 12 passes over it. The grain yield loss is determined on the basis of the deposited grain in the sample. A winnowing apparatus 50 is disclosed for separating chaff from lost grain collected by the sampling means 10.
Patent GB-2387377-A (GB)
Title: A package for dispensing a paper roll
Inventor: CHIHANI THAMI
IPC: A47K10/38
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: A dispensing container comprises a rotatable paper roll 14 within a housing 10, the housing at least partially covering the paper roll and having an opening 19 through which the leading edge 20 of the paper roll is dispensed. The housing may be fabricated from soft or hard plastics material, cardboard or a combination thereof, may be dimensionally self-stable and may be self-supporting or flexible. The inner surface 21 of the housing may be smooth or embossed so as to provide a low-friction surface. The paper roll may comprise a tissue, a non-woven paper or a combination thereof. The opening may be in the form of a slot and may be closed by a seal, which may be detachable or may be re-sealable and which may, upon initial opening, be fastened to the leading edge of the paper roll so as to draw it through the opening. The slot may be located towards the top of the housing. A loop 24 or the like 18 may be provided allowing the container to be hung from a suitable projection. The loop may be adapted so as to allow two or more containers to be connected together (figure 6, not shown).
Patent GB-2389665-A (GB)
Title: Simulating stretch and recovery characteristics of fabrics
Inventor: PICKETT DAVID GRAHAM
IPC: G01N33/36
Filed: 2002-06-15
Abstract: A method for determining the stretch and recovery characteristics of fabrics, in particular stretch fabrics, comprises the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) mounting a fabric test piece into a clamping frame, supporting the frame and test piece horizontally and measuring the amount of pre-test deformity (d1) in the fabric test piece due to gravity; <LI>(b) mounting the clamping frame together with its fabric test piece in a stretching device and deforming the fabric to be tested by flexing the fabric test piece a pre-determined number of times at a pre-determined speed with a pre-determined stroke; <LI>(c) measuring the amount of post-test deformity (d2) the fabric test piece whilst still clamped in its frame, by repeating the measurement of step (a) above, shortly after stretching and <LI>(d) comparing the measurements resulting from steps (a) and (c). </SL> The invention further comprises apparatus for simulating the stretch and recovery characteristics of fabrics which apparatus comprises a clamping device 2 to retain and support a test piece of fabric 30 a hemispherical block 4 and a geared motor 6 and crank arrangement 8 adapted to move the hemispherical block laterally.
Patent GB-2376925-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt tension sensing device
Inventor: BARNES F MICHAEL
IPC: B60R22/48
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: A seat belt tension sensing device adapted for sensing tension in a belt securing a child's car seat in a vehicle, and comprising a housing (52) having an upper housing member (50) hingedly attached (at 54) to a lower housing member 52, and a closure catch (58) to permit the passage of a length of seat belt (36) through the housing to pass over a depressible switch (66). Within the housing is a power source (40) and alarm/indicator (41) responsive to a signal emitted by the switch (66) when actuated by the seat belt (36) passing over the switch. Sufficient belt tension may be shown by a visible indicator, while insufficient tension may be indicated by an audible alarm.
Patent GB-2375314-A (GB)
Title: Method of improving scuff and cut resistance of ionomer covered golf ball
Inventor: BINETTE MARK L
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 2001-01-09
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a game ball (8) and method for making the same. The game ball (8) has an ionomeric cover (16) which includes a combination of ionomeric crosslinks and covalent crosslinks. The game ball cover (16) is superior in at least one of cut resistance and scuff resistance to a conventional cover that does not have covalent crosslinks but is otherwise substantially identical in composition. The game ball cover (16) of the invention is particularly useful for improving the durability of golf balls to be struck with sharp-grooved clubs.
Patent GB-2383158-A (GB)
Title: Accessing remote bookmark lists
Inventor: BAIRD ROGER T
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A Web browser includes a group bookmarks feature allowing accessing and displaying groups of bookmarks 254 from at least one remote location. The groups of bookmarks may be groups stored in at least one file accessible in a directory on a remote computer system. Alternatively, the groups of bookmarks may be part of a Web page that is accessible from the local computer system.
Patent GB-2397640-A (GB)
Title: Light string for bicycle frame
Inventor: DAVEY SHAUN
IPC: B62J11/19
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: A light string that is attached to a bicycle frame to make cyclists visible from the side comprises a string of LED's 5 in a silicone moulding 6 powered by a rechargeable battery 1 in holder 2 attached to the frame by bracket 4. A front 8 and rear light 9 may also be powered by the battery and may be connected to the string by connector plugs 7. The system is activated by switch 3 operated by the cyclist.
Patent GB-2382992-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic nasal tube bridle system and related method
Inventor: KIRN DAVID
IPC: A61J15/00
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: A bridle system for placing and securing a nasal tube in a patient includes a flexible member having a magnet attached to a f first end thereof for insertion into a nare of a patient's nose, a magnetic probe for insertion into a second nare of the nose. The magnetic probe attracts the flexible member magnet to assist in retrieving the firs end of the flexible member through the second nare of the nose. The system further includes a receiver for securing the nasal tube and the flexible member externally, adjacent the nose to prevent dislodgement by the patient or otherwise. The receiver includes first and second pivotally connected portions forming a main body. Channels are provided for receiving the nasal tube and flexible member in a snap-fit manner. A method of placing and securing a nasal tube through the nose of a patient includes the steps of inserting a flexible member having a magnet attached thereto into a nare of the nose, inserting a magnetic probe into a second nare of the nose for attracting the first magnet, removing the probe from the nose thereby retrieving the first end of the flexible member through the second nare of the nose, and securing the nasal tube and the flexible member with a receiver.
Patent GB-2381540-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for forming a stabilized absorbent web
Inventor: WISNESKI ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: D04H13/00
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: An apparatus and process for forming an absorbent web (26) includes an airlaying of a first fibrous stratum (28) which has a first quantity of absorbent fibers; an airlaying of a second fibrous stratum (34) which has a second quantity of absorbent fibers; and an airlaying of a third, intermediate fibrous stratum (40) which has a third quantity of absorbent fibers. The intermediate fibrous stratum has a location that is interposed between the first fibrous stratum and the second fibrous stratum. A liquid, wet-strength agent is distributed onto the fibers of the intermediate fibrous stratum (40) during the airlaying of the intermediate fibrous stratum to thereby render the intermediate fibrous stratum substantially non-dispersible. The process and apparatus are configured to operatively form or join the intermediate fibrous stratum (40) with at least the first fibrous stratum (28), and in desired aspects, the invention can integrally form or join the intermediate fibrous stratum (40) with both of the first and second fibrous strata (28) and (34), respectively. In a particular aspect, the invention can configure the first and second fibrous strata (28) and (34) to be substantially dispersible in an aqueous liquid, and in a further aspect, the composite strata of the web (26) can be operatively compressed prior to a curing of the wet-strength agent.
Patent GB-2399354-A (GB)
Title: Device to increase visibility of tent guy ropes
Inventor: MCCALLEN ANDREA JEAN
IPC: E04H12/20
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: A tube or sleeve, rigid or flexible, manufactured of or coated in fluorescent, reflective or luminous, waterproof material for the temporary or permanent fixing over the guyropes of tents and marquees to make them more conspicuous.
Patent GB-2386911-A (GB)
Title: Card top bar for a carding machine
Inventor: PFERDMENGES GERD
IPC: D01G15/92
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: In a card top bar on a carding machine comprising a carrier member 14 with a clothing strip comprising a supporting element 23 and card top clothing, the support element 23 of the clothing strip is secured to a support 26 having fixing elements 26b2, 26c2 that engage with the carrier member 14 and, in order in a simple manner to allow a dimensionally stable, clothed card top bar and a more simple manufacture of the card top bar and exchange of the clothing strip, the support 26 is substantially rigid and the fixing elements 26b2, 26c2 exert pressure on the card top bar. The upper ends of the elements 26b2, 26c2 may be bent inwardly or downwardly inclined to engage the carrier member 14 and may engage in slots in the latter. They may be relieved at their base to facilitate flexing.
Patent GB-2384429-A (GB)
Title: Lisinopril compositions having large-particle DCPD
Inventor: ROBERTS RONALD JOHN
IPC: A61K47/04
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising lisinopril and dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate (DCPD), produced by a process comprising mixing lisinopril and DCPD with a specific surface area of less than 1.5 m<SP>2</SP>g<SP>-1</SP>. The use of large particle sized DCPD in a lisinopril formulation/composition has the effect of reducing the amount of the lisinopril degradation product DKP that is formed, thereby increasing the shelf-life of tablets formulated with the larger sized DCPD, particularly those with low doses of lisinopril.
Patent GB-2393829-A (GB)
Title: Centralized electronic safe and accounting control system
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL J
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 2002-03-25
Abstract: An electronic lock and money control system is provided that is capable of single unit stand-alone operation, as well as expandability to a network of multiple units having one of the units operate as a centralized network controller. The network includes at least one safe provided with a control system arranged to communicate with a data input device, electronic display, connector interface and electronic lock mechanism located on the safe. The control system includes a processor programmed to control operation of the electronic lock mechanism, as well as operate as a central system controller when connected to at least one other remote safe via the connector interface to monitor and accumulate financial and operational information for each remote unit. Thus, the safe can be used in stand-alone operation, or as a central control and reporting unit for a network of interconnected safes.
Patent GB-2410756-A (GB)
Title: Connecting arrangement for vertical and horizontal riser portions
Inventor: POLLOCK JAMES ARKLEY
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A riser apparatus (1) includes an anchor (2) installed on the sea bed and a riser conduit (3) pivotally mounted to the anchor (2). The riser conduit (3) is rigid and provided with end connectors (3a, 3b) for connection to an upper riser section (8) and a lower riser section (9). The riser conduit (3) is preformed into a predetermined curved shape and is provided with stiffening webs (10a, 10b) to safeguard its rigidity.
Patent GB-2413949-A (GB)
Title: A bag which converts to a changing enclosure
Inventor: CAMPBELL HENRIX DELROY
IPC: A45C9/00
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: A bag 1 which converts to a changing enclosure comprises two hingedly connected panels 3 which are movable from a closed configuration in which they form the sides of a bag to an open configuration in which they form the base of a changing enclosure and an extendable curtain 11 provided within the bag such that in use the hingedly connected panels form a base upon which the user can stand and from which the curtain extends to form an enclosure. Pockets 13 for the storage of high value items and at least one access opening allowing a user, such as a child, to be assisted in changing their clothes may be provided in the curtain and the bag may further comprise foot pads 9 on an exterior surface. In use, the bag which converts to a changing enclosure allows the user to change their clothes in circumstances where changing facilities are not available, such as at a park or on the beach.
Patent GB-2411607-A (GB)
Title: Powder coated glass products
Inventor: LEACH ROGER JOHN
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A powder-coated glass panel in which print 5 on the back 4 of a transparent polyester coating 2 carried by a glass sheet 1, is covered by an epoxy coating 6, and the longitudinal margin 9 of metal foil 7 covering the edges of the panel overlaps onto the back of the coating 6 to relieve thermal stress in the sheet 1. Heat to melt and cure the powders forming the coatings 2,6 and to cure the printing ink 5 is applied through the sheet 1 from infra-red lamps 22 mounted within an internally-reflective trough 23 (figure 3). The frequency of the radiation is varied from high to low during heating. A double-glazed spandrel unit includes the panel 31 mounted with spacing behind a facing-sheet 32, and with metal foil 34 covering the edges of the unit and overlapping marginally 37 onto the back 38 of the panel 31 for thermal-stress relief (figure 5).
Patent GB-2435077-A (GB)
Title: radially adjustable joint for pipe connections to mixer taps
Inventor: SANSUM NIGEL PAUL
IPC: E03C1/042
Filed: 2005-06-18
Abstract: A mixer for hot and cold water has an inlet connector 54 for connecting a supply pipe to an inlet 51 in a body 50 of the mixer. The inlet connector 54 has a coupling member 57 that is secured to the mixer by a hollow bolt 56 screwed into the inlet 51 through the coupling member 57. A seal member 58 provides a fluid tight seal between an end face of the coupling member 57 and an opposed face of the body 50 within a counterbore 55 in the body 50. The counterbore 55 has an oval shape to prevent rotation of the coupling member 57 and the coupling member 57 can slide relative to the sealing face within the counterbore 55 to align with the supply pipe.
Patent GB-2421944-A (GB)
Title: Flow control element for use with leak-proof cup assemblies
Inventor: LIEBERMAN JOSHUA S
IPC: B65D51/16
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: There is provided a flow control element for use with a drinking cup cap (114), best seen in figure 4, having a first mating member (115) in fluid communication with a spout aperture (119). The flow control element has a first stack (124) and a first valve (134), best seen in figure 5. The first stack has an upper portion that can be positioned to be removably sealed in or with the cap. The first valve is defined in a sidewall of the first stack and is configured to provide selective fluid communication with the spout aperture.
Patent GB-2432875-A (GB)
Title: Freeze prevention control system for fluid supply network
Inventor: CALLAGHAN PAUL BRIAN
IPC: E03B7/12
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: An automated control system for avoiding or inhibiting the freezing of a fluid in a fluid supply or distribution network having a conduit adapted for connection to the network, a first valve to open or close the conduit such that fluid is capable of flowing from the network into the conduit, a second valve for closing the external supply of fluid to the network, a detector for detecting when the fluid is about to freeze and control means for controlling the features of the system. On activation of the system a continuous path for circulation of the fluid is created and agitation of the fluid prevents or inhibits freezing. The system is especially useful in water supply systems to domestic, commercial or industrial premises and reduces the risk of inconvenience or damage due to a frozen supply or distribution network.
Patent GB-2438198-A (GB)
Title: Silver alloys
Inventor: HOOPER ANDREW HERMISTON
IPC: C22C5/08
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: Ternary and higher silver alloys comprise at least 80 % by weight silver, sufficient germanium to impart good tarnish resistance and one precious metal selected from gallium, gold, indium, iridium, osmium, palladium, platinum, rhenium, rhodium or ruthenium. Quaternary alloys either contain two precious metals or further contain copper. Quintary alloys contain two precious metal and copper. Also an alloy comprising (by weight): 65.0-70.0 % silver, 29.9-34.9 % cadmium, 0.1-3.0 % germanium, with the balance being incidental alloying elements and/or grain refiner and an alloy comprising 65.0-85.0 % silver, 2.0-20.0 % indium, 0-10 % cadmium, 0.1-3.0 % germanium, with the balance being incidental alloying elements and/or grain refiner. Also eutectic, hypereutectic and hypocutectic master alloys containing silver, two precious metal(s) and germanium.