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Patent GB-2416666-A (GB)
Title: Jewellery
Inventor: SHEPHERD ANTONY MARTYN
IPC: A44C25/00
Filed: 2002-08-17
Abstract: An item of jewellery includes a mount or frame R and locking means for retaining one or more of the jewellery components. The locking means includes at least one inwardly directed projection 2a with a movable or deformable locking member or block L that can be moved or deformed from a non-locking position (fig.7) to a locking position (fig.8) with the aid of a closure tool such as prong P. Each projection 2a has at least one opening or slot S1, S2 for the reception of the closure tool P and may include two slots S1, S2 at right angles to each other to enable movement or pivoting of the locking member or block L into a secure locking position (fig.8). The item of jewellery may be a pendant and may include a plurality of flat plates or layers of different shapes arranged to simulate a 3-dimensional effect such as a scenic landscape.
Patent GB-2431789-A (GB)
Title: Adding graphics to a video signal
Inventor: TURNER STUART
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A system includes playout machine (30) having a video input and a video output, a command machine (28) for arranged to send commands to the playout machine and a content server (14) for storing a plurality of content items, the content server being connected to the playout machine (30). The command machine displays representations of a plurality of content items on a command machine (28), and sends commands to the playout machine (30) to instructing the playout machine (30) to display particular content items. The playout machine (30) sends a request from the playout machine (30) to the content server (14) to retrieve the particular content items, resolves the content items in the playout machine (30) to provide graphics including images and/or text indicated by the content items, and adds those images to a video signal received on the video input and to output the video signal and images on the video output.
Patent GB-2433077-A (GB)
Title: Adjustably mounted gutter bracket
Inventor: FRAWLEY PATRICK DANIEL
IPC: E04D13/072
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: A gutter bracket (2) comprising a body portion (4) for receiving a gutter, a mounting portion (6) which is integrally formed with the body portion (4) and by which the gutter bracket (2) is mounted on a support surface (8), and fixing means (10) for fixing the mounting portion (6) in position on the support surface (8); the fixing means (10) being such that it comprises a locking portion (12) for locking against the mounting portion (6), and at least one fixing aperture (14) for receiving a penetrating member (16) for penetrating the support surface (8) and thereby holding the gutter bracket (2) on the support surface (8); and the mounting portion (6) and the locking portion (12) being such that the mounting portion (6) is movable vertically with respect to the locking portion (12) whereby the gutter bracket (2) is adjustable vertically against the support surface (8) prior to final tightening of the penetrating member (16).
Patent GB-2424939-A (GB)
Title: Rod guide and seal system for gas filled shock absorbers
Inventor: LEMMENS ROBBY
IPC: F16F9/36
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A gas shock absorber has a pressure tube which defines a working chamber. A piston assembly divides the working chamber into an upper working chamber and a lower working chamber. A plurality of extension passages extend through the piston assembly and are opened and closed by an extension valve assembly. A plurality of compression passages extend through the piston assembly and are opened and closed by a compression valve assembly. A rod guide assembly is located between the pressure tube and the piston rod. The rod guide assembly includes an oil chamber for sealing and lubricating the piston rod. An axially movable piston maintains the pressure within the oil chamber equal to the pressure in the upper working chamber.
Patent GB-2429851-A (GB)
Title: Connector with lockable retainer
Inventor: PAVLOVIC SLOBADAN
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: An electrical connector has a first connector housing 12 and a second connector housing 26. A connector position assurance device (CPA) 14 on the first connector housing has a first position in which the connectors can be engaged and disengaged, and a second position which inhibits disengagement. The CPA includes locking tabs 42, 44 which engage the first connector housing to stop the CPA moving from the second position. The CPA also includes a release mechanism 78 which is operable from outside the first connector housing, allowing the locking tabs to be disengaged from the first connector housing to allow the CPA to move to the first position. The electrical connector may be used in a vehicle airbag assembly to provide a secure electrical connection.
Patent GB-2441113-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting cannula sealing apparatus
Inventor: WHITE MICHAEL
IPC: A61M39/06
Filed: 2006-08-25
Abstract: A cannula scaling apparatus includes a plurality of seal members 34, 36 each having a different sized aperture with which surgical instruments of different sizes may be inserted in a first direction to seal with a selected seal member. At least one seal member is pivotable from an operative position, in which a surgical instrument can be inserted in the first direction to seal with that member, and an inoperative position, characterised in that the pivot axis of the pivotal movement of the sealing member is in a second direction, transverse to the first direction. Preferably, the cannula sealing apparatus includes a housing 28 having a central axially facing aperture 32; a surgical instrument of nominal 12 mm diameter may seal with this central axially facing aperture. Alternatively, a seal member having an aperture that will seal with a surgical instalment of a different diameter (e.g. 5 mm or 10 mm) may be swung up to be aligned with the central aperture. Preferably, each seal member is pivotal about a common axis and has a surface that faces the housing such that both parts can seal at their facing surfaces when either of the seal members are swung up into the position where their aperture is over the central aperture.
Patent GB-2429320-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machines using selectable scripts for bonus games
Inventor: BOYD SCOTT A
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: A game bonus can be initiated by a reel symbol combination; an example is the initiator symbol that occurs on the base game. Once a combination is hit, a plurality of scripts may be chosen randomly. A select script takes a player through a predetermined bonus sequence. The bonus sequence can be located on a video screen, or on a top box. Each script may request player interaction at each let of the current step before moving on to the next step. Each step may have the same value or it may have different values, with the defining difference being on the method of awarding the sum of the values of each step of the script. With multiple scripts associated with the same sum value, it is possible to provide the appearance of luck and/or skill to a player that may never see the same bonus sequence twice and thus would be unable to predict the outcome.
Patent GB-2445359-A (GB)
Title: Ladder stabiliser
Inventor: HOPKINSON SIMON CARTER
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 2007-01-04
Abstract: A ladder stabilising device comprises a generally flat ground engaging bottom surface <B>2</B> and a elevated top surface having a "V" shaped linear rebate or channel having two bevelled surface <B>4, 5</B> offset to each other. The rebate is aligned at an angle suitable to engage the feet <B>13</B> of a ladder that is adjusted to the correct angle for safe use. The front and back surface <B>6, 7</B> may be chamfered. The device may be attached to a ladder rung <B>17</B> by means of flexible supports <B>9</B> connected via adjustable locking mechanism <B>10</B> and retaining devices <B>11</B>. The surfaces of the channel may have non-slip surfaces.
Patent GB-2448349-A (GB)
Title: Domino-type game
Inventor: PRICE ROBERT
IPC: A63F9/20
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: A form of dominoes which replaces the numbers found on dominoes with text, colours and symbols, the tile having four separate triangle areas to match an association with rather than the two areas normally found on a traditional dominoes tile. The dominoes of the invention are tiles which are oblong in shape and the set uses 72 Tiles - 64 General Category Tiles and 8 Starter Tiles. The intention is for each player to use up all their tiles first in order to win. The two end triangles of a tile always contain either text or symbol associations while the two side triangles require a blank colour match. The Starter Tiles allow players to start up to eight individual spreads, the use of which increases the speed with which a player is able to win by reducing the chances that a player is forced to miss a turn.
Patent GB-2436750-A (GB)
Title: Methods of forming tampon applicator barrels having gripping structures
Inventor: MELVIN WAYNE D
IPC: A61F13/32
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: Methods of forming a cardboard tampon applicator barrel (16) are provided which are able to prevent an outermost layer of the cardboard applicator barrel being pierced during formation. The method comprises moving a mandrel (44) with a selected number of protrusions (48) into contact with an inner surface of the tampon applicator barrel(16); moving a pressure wheel (42) having a corresponding number of recesses (46) into contact with an outer surface (36) of the tampon applicator barrel such that the protrusions (48) and recesses (46) oppose one another; and then rotating at least one of the mandrel (44) and the pressure wheel (42) a desired number of revolutions while moving the mandrel (44) and the pressure wheel (42) toward one another a distance equal to or greater than a desired height of a gripping structure (32). The pressure wheel (42) may have a type A durometer in a range of 45 and 95.
Patent GB-2450150-A (GB)
Title: Trolley for lifting and moving bins
Inventor: CADOGAN-RAWLINSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B62B1/26
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A device (30) for lifting and moving a wheeled bin (31) comprises: a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion; the upper portion having engagement means for releasably engaging with one or more features on the bin (31) to enable the device to lift the bin; and the lower portion being provided with a pair of spaced-apart wheels such that the frame can be wheeled on the ground; and a support point below the engagement means, for supporting part of a bin when carried by the device; the device further comprising a motor for driving the wheels via a differential, and control means for a user to control the operation of the motor.
Patent GB-2438110-A (GB)
Title: Shopping Trolley for attachment to a stroller
Inventor: HUGHES KAY
IPC: B62B9/26
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: A trolley attachable to a push-chair by means of a pair of attachment elements 15, one at each side, attachable to the upper regions of the side frame elements 16 of the pram or push-chair adjacent to or on the handle. Each attachment element comprises a strap with a pair straps with clasps formed thereon. The trolley has four fully castor-mounted wheels 12, such that it can remain in fixed relationship to the pram or push-chair as the latter is moved, where at least one of the wheels may be provided with a brake. The trolley has a tray which can preferably hold substantially more than a standard supermarket basket. The trolley may have handle means by which it and the pram or push-chair attached to it can be moved, and is designed so that several such trolleys can be stacked horizontally together like standard supermarket trolleys. The trolley may also be used on its own.
Patent GB-2451449-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof tunnel lining
Inventor: BAILEY BRIAN ALLAN
IPC: E21D11/00
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: A waterproof tunnel lining comprises base panels 1, link panels 10 and infill panels 11 of semi-rigid material. The base panels are fixed to an inner surface of the tunnel by rods or bars and are linked in vertical lines by the linking panels, the space between two parallel vertical lines of linking and base panels is filled by the infill panels. The panels are lapped such that the bottom edge of each plate overlaps the top of the plate below. The vertical edges of the base and link panels are double folded such that the edges of the infill panels may be inserted into the fold and supported by the base and link panels, the folds may contain a strip of compressible material to form a water tight seal with the infill panels. The base plates may be split horizontally such that they may be mounted on a rod or bar already supporting equipment or another structure.
Patent GB-2454873-A (GB)
Title: Power Hand Tool
Inventor: LIN YUNG-TSUNG
IPC: B25B21/02
Filed: 2007-11-20
Abstract: A power hand tool 100 includes a housing 10; an electric motor mounted in the housing 10 for provide a rotary motion; a transmission gear set is mounted in the housing 10 and connected with the electric motor; a torsion control device 30 having a first rotary knob 33, which can adjust the maximum torsion output of the transmission gear set while being turned, and a plurality of first dents 333 formed on an internal periphery thereof; an impact device 40 having a second rotary knob 42, which can switch on or off an impact motion generated on the transmission gear set while being rotated, and a plurality of second dents 423 formed on an internal periphery thereof; and a locating device 50 having a holder fixed to the torsion control device and a locating member mounted to the holder, the locating member having two resilient portions, each of which has a convexity engaged with the associated first dents or second dents.
Patent GB-2444399-A (GB)
Title: Modular camera having chassis, illumination and communication modules
Inventor: POLONIEWICZ PAUL
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: A modular camera has a chassis module 124, a camera module 126 removably received by the chassis, an illumination module 128 removably coupled to the chassis and a passageway or channel 244 cooled by a fan. In a further independent claim, the chassis module has a back wall having a first end (148, Figure 6) and an opposite second end (150, Figure 6), a first fan 152 mounted at the chassis back wall first end, and a second fan (154) mounted at the chassis back wall second end. The camera module has a body (204. Figure 12 - with sensor 206 and optics 208) removably received through a hole formed through the chassis module back wall. An illumination module 128 has a back wall, with a light source, wherein the illumination module is removably coupled to the chassis module 124 so that the illumination module back wall is spaced apart from the chassis module back wall. A communication module 130 is removably coupled to the chassis module, completing the cooling channel. In another independent claim, the communication module additionally has heat sink(s) 240, received through a chassis module bottom wall opening.
Patent GB-2456575-A (GB)
Title: Barrier system
Inventor: ARDERN FERGUS JOHNATHAN
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2008-01-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a ground-standing barrier system 10 comprising a panel portion 12 and a foot portion 14. The panel comprises at least one foot portion receiver (66 figure 2), and at least one connector (74 figure 2) so configured as to allow the connection of a first barrier panel to one or more other barrier panels. The foot portion comprises a ground engaging portion (128 figure) and a panel engaging portion (130 figure 7). The panel engaging portion comprises first (132 figure 7) and second (134 figure 7) members with a space (136 figure 6) in between the members sized so as to receive and support the panel foot portion receiver between the two members. The at least two members of the foot portion may comprise releasable attachment means (140, 142 figure 7). Later embodiments relate to a foot portion and a panel portion for use with the above ground standing barrier system.
Patent GB-2456813-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic control circuits for data processors which trigger a diagnostic operation in response to a memory address, a state and a context identifier
Inventor: WILLIAMS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G06F11/27
Filed: 2008-01-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a data processing system 1 with a processor 2 that executes one of a plurality of virtual machines, each identified by a virtual machine identifier. Each virtual machine operates in a context, each executes a set of instructions and identified by a context identifier. Each set of instructions has one or more associated memory addresses. The system has diagnostic circuitry 10 and diagnostic control circuitry 12 for performing diagnostic operations on the processor core. The control circuitry 12 is responsive to values of the virtual machine identifier, the context identifier and the associated memory addresses to trigger the diagnostic circuitry 10 to perform diagnostic operations, which may be a debug mode, turning a trace on/off, outputting trace data and/or a software exception. The control circuitry may have programmable registers storing trigger point values. Also, disclosed is a data processing apparatus with diagnostic control circuitry with global comparison selecting circuitry which select which state identifiers form part of a state characterising valve.
Patent GB-2456586-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for preventing the removal of cassettes from an ATM
Inventor: CALDER PAUL ROBERT
IPC: E05B65/467
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for securing cassettes 40 housed within an automatic teller machine (ATM) comprising at least one barrier 20 and supporting structure 30 for supporting said barrier. Each barrier is arranged to be associated with a pair of adjacent cassettes and to be movable between a first position in which the barrier prevents removal of a pair of adjacent cassettes and a second or third position in which the barrier prevents removal of one or other cassette of the pair of adjacent cassettes. In use, only one cassette is removable when the barrier is in the second or third position. The apparatus is further formed and arranged so that the at least one barrier may be moved to a 'service' position so that both cassettes can be accessed and removed simultaneously and for servicing of the ATM.
Patent GB-2443597-A (GB)
Title: Power control circuit
Inventor: DALBY DENIS HEDLEY
IPC: H02P9/30
Filed: 2006-09-22
Abstract: A power control circuit for controlling an exciter field of a generator is disclosed. The circuit has an input for receiving an ac input signal and an output for providing a dc output signal for the exciter field. The circuit comprises a thyristor (T Y3) for producing the dc output signal, a thyristor control circuit (28) for controlling the thyristor so as to control the dc output signal, and rectification means (32) for selectively providing full wave rectification of the ac input signal. The circuit is operable in a first mode in which the thyristor control circuit (28) controls the thyristor (TY3) so as to produce a controlled dc output signal, and a second mode in which the ac input signal is full wave rectified and the full wave rectified signal is supplied as the dc output signal. This can allow a large output signal to be provided when required.
Patent GB-2459711-A (GB)
Title: Locking arrangement having teeth/splines
Inventor: DEMPSEY KEVIN WAYNE
IPC: B60T1/06
Filed: 2008-05-01
Abstract: A lock arrangement for a transmission, in particular in the form of a parking-lock arrangement for a large or heavily loaded vehicle. The lock arrangement makes use of two interlocking splines or gears, the first gear 1 is rotationally fixed and the second gear 2 is capable of rotation. The lock is applied by the first gear 1 being axially brought into mesh, via lever 23, with the second gear 2 to enact the locking action. The teeth/splines may be formed on internal or external circumferences of the gears (figs 1 and 2 or figs 3 and 4). The locking mechanism delivers a high load capability within a far smaller space envelope than previous lock designs and can optionally provide a positive engagement within the mechanism itself due to a special form of the engaging gears.
Patent GB-2453008-A (GB)
Title: Wrench
Inventor: CHEN TSAI-CHING
IPC: B25B13/46
Filed: 2008-05-19
Abstract: A wrench comprises a handle 20 including two collar portions 211 formed on an end thereof, arranged parallel to and spaced from each other with two through-holes 212 defined on the collar portions, and a gear wheel 30 rotatably mounted in the collar portions and exposed from the through-holes of the handle, wherein the gear wheel allows a ratcheting operation of the wrench and is rotatable in universal movement in the through-holes of the handle. The gear wheel may comprise a plurality of teeth 343 on its outer periphery. The wrench may comprise a pressed pawl member 25 and an elastic member 24 received in the end of the handle with the elastic member disposed between the pressed pawl member and the end of the handle for biasing the pressed pawl member toward the gear wheel for engagement therewith. The wrench may comprise a head 10 mounted on an end of the handle and including two through holes 13 corresponding to the through holes of the handle, wherein the gear wheel is exposed from the through-holes of the head and handle. A wrench comprises a handle (20', Figure 13), a head (10', Figure 13) formed on an end thereof and including a compartment (101', Figure 13) that is open to the top and bottom, and a gearwheel rotatably mounted in the compartment and exposed toward the top and bottom of the head, wherein the gear wheel includes an outer periphery that allows a universal movement within the compartment.
Patent GB-2462998-A (GB)
Title: A door seal
Inventor: STALKER IAN GEOFFREY
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: A seal 1 for a door bottom with an upper portion 3 of a first substantially rigid material and lower portion 2 of a second substantially flexible material. The upper portion includes a base and the lower portion includes at least one sealing element that projects substantially downward with respect to the plane of base 4. The first material may be PVC, the second material may be nitrile butadiene rubber compound, have a deflection recovery value of more than 40% and a Shore A hardness of around 61. The first and second materials may be co-extruded. The upper portion may have side elements 4' for retention in a holder 6 which is attached to the bottom edge of the door. A strengthening element (10, Figures 3, 4) may be provided in the upper portion.
Patent GB-2449568-A (GB)
Title: Device for determining aim position of charged particle beam, its using method,and treatment device employing device for determining aim position
Inventor: SHIMADA HIROFUMI
IPC: A61B3/12
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: In order to treat a subject such as an eye to be inspected while irradiating it with a charged particle beam, the subject is photographed and the aim position of a charged particle beam for treatment is determined. The device for determining the aim position of a charged particle beam comprises a range regulator (14) for regulating the irradiation position of a charged particle beam emitted from a charged particle beam source in the depth direction of an eye to be inspected, a mirror (18) for transmitting or passing the charged particle beam and reflecting light emitted from a part of the eye to be inspected irradiated with the charged particle beam, and light emitted from a region, including a part of the eye to be inspected, irradiated with the charged particle beam by irradiation with excitation light to the outside of the axis of the charged particle beam, and an eyeground photography instrument (24) located at a position where emitted light reflected off the mirror impinges and photographing a region including the part of the subject irradiated with the charged particle beam by receiving the emitted light, wherein the aim position of a charged particle beam for treatment can be determined from a photography image.