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Patent GB-2380140-A (GB)
Title: Polo training apparatus
Inventor: GREENWOOD WILLIAM RONALD
IPC: A63B69/04
Filed: 2000-06-29
Abstract: A polo training apparatus comprises a dummy horse having body portion 44 pivotally mounted to substantially rigid frame 40,42 so that body portion 44 can be pivoted from side to side. Means, e.g. springs (70, 72 fig. 4), may be included which bias body 44 towards a central position, and sensors (80a, 80b, 82, 84, 86, fig. 2) may be included which detect pressure from the rider's body, e.g. feet, knees and/or hands. Display means, e.g. a light (94, 96, fig. 2), may be included to indicate whether the correct posture is assumed for a polo shot. Means M may be included for displacing the body, e.g. in a reciprocating motion, with sensors being provided which respond to simulated riding actions in order to control the apparatus. The body may move in a manner simulating that of a real horse, and the sensors may comprise pressure sensors (80a, 80b, 82, 84, 86, fig. 2) adapted to respond to pressure from the rider's body, e.g. feet, knees and/or hands. The sensors may respond to pressure from the rider's feet, causing an increase in the body movement speed. The apparatus may include head portion 48, reins (74, fig. 5), control means 50, and a switch (80, fig. 5) actuated by movement of the head with the reins to reduce the body movement speed.
Patent GB-2381908-A (GB)
Title: Integrated vertical-horizontal multi-portal
Inventor: PATEL KIRTIKUMAR NATUBHAI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A networked portal system comprises integrated, inter-linked and/or externally-linked, distributed vertical and/or horizontal portals or combinations thereof, The distributed portal system provides distribution of functions, utilities, burdens, band-width, processes, etc. Under its supervision, a domain structure can provide facilities that can be used to let end-users interface both within and outside the distributed portal system. May be used with any network, but is particularly aimed at the internet.
Patent GB-2383611-A (GB)
Title: Rotary vane-type machine
Inventor: FLUCK HANS-JOACHIM
IPC: F04C2/344
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: A rotary vane-type machine which has a rotor mounted inside a cylindrical displacement chamber between two end plates. The vanes are radially displaceable in slits formed in the circumferential surface of the rotor in order to deliver fluid from a suction area into a pressure area. There is at least one kidney-shaped suction port 18,19 and at least one kidney-shaped pressure port 14,15 which are formed in one of the end plates 1. Radially inside the region between the suction port 18,19 and the pressure port 14,15 there are under-vane grooves 22,23,26,27 which are connected to under-vane chambers which are provided in the slits. The under-vane groove disposed in the region of the pressure port is connected to the pressure pod and the under-vane groove disposed in the region of the suction port is connected to the pressure chamber of an additional delivery device 36. The additional delivery device may be a vane-type, gear or gerotor pump.
Patent GB-2394382-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the propagation of viruses through an Information Technology network
Inventor: WILLIAMSON MATTHEW MURRAY
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2002-10-19
Abstract: Requests to send data from a first host within a network of hosts are monitored against a record of destination hosts who have been sent data in accordance with a predetermined policy. Destination host identities are stored in a buffer. The buffer size is monitored to establish whether requests from the first host are pursuant to viral activity therein. Virus related traffic is often characterised by a relatively high frequency of transmission, this is monitored by Viral Propagation Monitoring Software (500).
Patent GB-2394402-A (GB)
Title: Toaster with rear access for cleaning
Inventor: HSU TONY
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: A toaster structure comprises a rear plate 1 a rear door 2 and a safety switch 3. The rear plate 1 has an opening 11 at center portion with a pair of rails 12 formed at respective sides of the opening 11 and a step 13 below the lower end of the opening 11. The rear door 2 comprises a pair of edges 21 at respective sides, which align with the rails 12 of the rear plate 1 and will guide the rear door 2 to slide along the rails 12 up and down, whereas the step 13 will receive the rear door 2 and confine further movement. The safety switch 3 is formed on the rear plate 1 in align with one side of the step 13 and will be pressed by the rear door 2 when the door is closed. The door 2 provides access to the interior of the toaster for cleaning.
Patent GB-2387141-A (GB)
Title: Flexible magnetic foil or label including an optically diffractive structure
Inventor: WHITE EDWARD PHILIP
IPC: G02B5/18
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: A flexible foil or label for attachment to an object such as a document by stamping, blocking, pressure or roll application, consisting of or including a carrier layer, an optional release layer, a protective layer, a magnetic layer consisting of magnetic material having a permanently structured magnetic characteristic which varies form place to place, and an optional adhesive layer, the flexible foil having an optically diffractive structure formed in either the carrier layer, the protective layer, or the magnetic layer. A flexible foil may include a reflective layer such as a metal layer to improve visibility of the diffractive structure.
Patent GB-2398619-A (GB)
Title: Damped rotary devices
Inventor: WALTERS CHRISTOPHER PAULET MEL
IPC: F16H55/17
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: A rotary device, for example in the form of a gear wheel, comprises a hub 2 and an outer element 6 preferably carrying teeth 28. The outer element 4 may be provided with resilient fingers 20 which frictionally engage cam surfaces 38 provided on the hub 2. Relative rotation between the hub 2 and the outer element 4 is resisted by deflection of the fingers 20. Relative rotation between the hub 2 and the outer element 4 is preferably limited by engagement between projections 32 and recesses 34. A combination of torsional spring force created by the flexible fingers together with friction between the fingers 20 and the cam surfaces 38 and between the recesses 45 and the projections 32 provide a damping effect which serves to limit the transmission of torsional vibrations between the hub 2 and the outer element 4.
Patent GB-2398579-A (GB)
Title: Flooring accessories
Inventor: TIERNEY DAVID
IPC: E04F19/06
Filed: 2003-02-24
Abstract: A flooring accessory 10, such as a stair nosing, transition section or duct cover, subject to pedestrian traffic, the flooring accessory 10, when installed, comprising a tread surface 14a and a non-horizontal wear surface 19b, at least a part of the non-horizontal wear surface 14b being formed from or covered with a slip resistant material 15.
Patent GB-2399231-A (GB)
Title: Multi-path cooling of a turbo-generator rotor winding
Inventor: MAYOR KEVIN
IPC: H02K9/00
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A turbo-generator has a rotor 1 with direct fluid cooling, the rotor 1 comprising a rotor winding 2 arranged around a central rotor body. Each rotor conductor has axial cooling ducts A, B and a sub slot 3 below the main winding slot. The rotor is characterized in that the axial cooling ducts A, B are provided as parallel twin ducts for multi-path cooling, and that the inlets 4 and outlets 5 of the flow paths in adjacent axial ducts A, B within one conductor are offset from each other. A turbo-generator having improved cooling of the rotor windings, minimizing hotspot temperatures within the rotor winding conductors, is thus provided.
Patent GB-2400024-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting device for a backrest cushion
Inventor: LAI YU-SHAN
IPC: B60N2/66
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: An adjusting device of a backrest cushion (1) includes a housing (21), a threaded rod (23), a locking screw member (23), a top cover (24), and a restoring member (3). Thus, when the locking screw member is moved to the upper dead point or lower dead point, the screw bore (221) of the locking screw member is entirely detached from the threaded section (231) of the threaded rod, so that rotation of the threaded rod idles and the locking screw member is disposed at a stationary state, thereby preventing the screw bore and the threaded section from being worn out due to successive rotation of the threaded rod.
Patent GB-2401865-A (GB)
Title: Antibacterial and antifungal glycerol monocarbonates
Inventor: NATSCH ANDREAS
IPC: C07C69/96
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: Glycerol mono-carbonates having the formula <EMI ID=1.1 HE=36 WI=51 LX=467 LY=640 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R1 is hydrogen and R2 is hydroxymethyl; or R1 is hydroxymethyl and R2 is hydrogen, and wherein R is selected as follows: (a)R is selected from the group consisting of a branched or unbranched C8-20 alkyl; a branched or unbranched C8-20 alkenyl, preferably a terminally unsaturated alkenyl;a C8-20 alkylaryl; a C8-20 alkenylaryl; a C8-20 alkylarylalkyl; a C8-20 alkenylarylalkyl; a C8-20 alkylarylalkenyl; a C8-20 alkenylarylalkenyl; and (b) R together with the oxygen atom to which it is attached is a radical of a fragrant alcohol; are useful as anti-bacterial or anti-fungal compounds.
Patent GB-2390208-A (GB)
Title: Automatic crash notification system for vehicles
Inventor: CUDDIHY MARK A
IPC: G08B25/01
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: The crash detection system 12 automatically detects an impact and transmits a message to a response centre 24. The message includes information from sensors 30 which detect which seats are occupied and may also include information from sensors 32 which detect which seat belts are fastened and from sensors 34, 36 which detect the direction of the impact. The system may also estimate the severity of the accident based on the information from the sensors. Whether a message is sent and the type of message sent can be decided based on the severity estimate.
Patent GB-2387944-A (GB)
Title: Fully integrated service manager with automatic flow through interconnection
Inventor: CURTIS DAVID C
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A system for management of an integrated communications provider comprising a means of automatically retrieving customer service records and preparing sales proposals therefrom. The invention further comprises components for pre-ordering management functions (20), circuit management (40), design management (50), service management (30), and gateway (2) to incumbent local exchange carriers and trading partners (4). The system incorporates features that automate comparisons between existing services and proposal services, alarming of failures of confirmations, optimizing on-net and off-net services, creation of cutover reports (203(e)) and issuance of service requests to local exchange carriers (3) and trading partners (4).
Patent GB-2388070-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic corrugation-free foam
Inventor: MYER WAYNE J
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 1999-10-28
Abstract: A thermoplastic foam comprising a styrenic polymer, and a blowing agent consisting of 100% carbon dioxide. The thermoplastic foam has no visible corrugation, or preferably none at all, and has an average cell size of 0.20 mm to 0.30 mm. The average cell size is preferably less than 0.25mm. The foam may be formed by extrusion using the device of figure 3.
Patent GB-2393816-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining data synchronization
Inventor: DICE DAVID
IPC: G06F9/00
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: When a thread of program execution on a computer system is executing a critical code section, i.e., a code section whose preemption could result in inconsistency, it asserts an indicator of that fact. When the system's scheduler reschedules the thread for execution, it determines whether the indicator is asserted. If the indicator is asserted, the scheduler does not cause the thread immediately to resume execution where the thread left off when it was preempted. Instead, the scheduler has the thread's signal handler execute in such a manner that the thread performs inconsistency-avoiding operations.
Patent GB-2395761-A (GB)
Title: Braking and suspension systems
Inventor: HANLEY STEVE
IPC: F16D65/38
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A braking system is disclosed for a vehicle or trailer. A mechanical compensation device transmits force from an actuator 100 to brake cables 140 and compensates for differential give in each cable/brake combination. The mechanical compensation device includes a transmission bar 118 for transmitting braking force from the actuator. Bar 118 is pivotally connected to master levers 126, 128 that are in turn pivotally connected to secondary levers 136, 138, the secondary levers being connected to ends of cables 140. A master slack adjustor 112 adjusts the overall slack in the system and is coupled between the actuator and the compensation device. Also disclosed is a suspension system for a vehicle or trailer, with a trailing arm spring 200 extending from a vehicle connection point 202 to an axle location point 206 where the axle bears transversely on the spring. A gas spring 208 bears transversely on the spring between the connection point and the axle location point.
Patent GB-2407851-A (GB)
Title: Slip clutch for rotary power tool
Inventor: DROSTE MANFRED
IPC: F16D7/04
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: An overload clutch for a rotary hammer has an external surface of a spindle 4 formed with a series of tapering grooves 104 which become narrower in a direction moving towards the forward end of the spindle 4. A slider sleeve 41 is provided with splines 106 which also taper in a direction towards forward end of the slider sleeve 41 to prevent relative rotation but allow axial movement of the sleeve 41. A spring 56 biases the slider sleeve 41 into engagement with elastomeric O-ring 42, and a spring 47 biases sets of cooperating teeth on a spindle drive gear 40 and slider sleeve 41 into engagement with each other which allows the slider sleeve 41 to rotationally drive the spindle 4 by means of cooperation between the splines 106 on the slider sleeve 41 and the grooves 104 on the sleeve 4. When the torque exceeds a predetermined torque threshold, the teeth on the spindle drive gear 40 and slider sleeve 41 slide over each other, as a result of which the drive gear 40 slides forwardly along the slider sleeve 41 against the action of spring 47 disconnecting the drive. The tool may have a number of drive modes, which may be selected/deselected by moving slider sleeve 41 against spring bias 56.
Patent GB-2408016-A (GB)
Title: Structural sandwich member
Inventor: KENNEDY STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: F41H5/04
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A structural sandwich plate member comprising first and second outer plates (11, 12) and a core (13) of plastics or polymer material bonded to the outer plates with sufficient strength to transfer shear forces therebetween is provided with at least one interlayer (14) to improve ballistics and/or blast resistance. The interlayer may be a solid or perforated metal plate, a metal mesh, hard ceramic or a high tensile strength fabric. The interlayer may be corrugated, dimpled or waveformed (see figures 3 to 6).
Patent GB-2398420-A (GB)
Title: Wagering on plural, linked, gaming machines
Inventor: PACEY LARRY J
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: A player of a gaming machine having a main, primary, game display 12 is given to the opportunity to bet on the outcomes of games being played on other, linked gaming machines. The displays 76, 78, 80, 82 of these machines are replicated in a secondary display 28. Bonus games may also be included in the linked games. The displayed information can include details of the past performance of the linked machines.
Patent GB-2394419-A (GB)
Title: Joint lubrication with p2y purinergic receptor agonists
Inventor: COWLEN MATTHEW S
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of altering the amount or composition of synovial fluids secreted from joints in a subject in need of such treatment. The method comprises administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a P2Y purinergic receptor agonist in an amount effective to alter the amount or composition of synovial fluids. The P2Y purinergic receptor agonist is administered in an amount effective to stimulate secretion of synovial fluid, lubricin, hyaluronic acid, or surface-active phospholipids; to enhance joint lubrication; or to treat osteoarthritis. The pharmaceutical compositions useful in the present invention comprise a P2Y purinergic receptor agonist of Formula I and include, but are not limited to: uridine-, adenosine-, cytidine-5'-di- or triphosphates, dinucleoside polyphosphates, and analogs thereof. The invention is useful for treating conditions associated with reduced joint lubrication and joint stiffness, such as osteoarthritis.
Patent GB-2401480-A (GB)
Title: Application specific apparatus for dissipating heat
Inventor: FONG ARTHUR
IPC: H01L23/36
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: An application specific heat sink assembly is presented wherein a heat-dissipating substrate 1143 is selected of a particular size, shape and material in order to meet predetermined heat-dissipating requirements and more than one heat-dissipating stud 1145 is selected or formed of particular sizes, shapes and materials in order to meet predetermined requirements. The heat-dissipating substrate 1143 and heat-dissipating studs 1145 form a heat sink assembly having application specific features selected to optimize the heat-dissipating, CTE matching, environmental resistance requirements, low mass requirements, size, machinability, cost structure and other desirable features of a particular application for dissipating heat from multiple electronic components 1154.
Patent GB-2413470-A (GB)
Title: Amplifier case forms passive acoustic resonator/horn
Inventor: THOMPSON ANDREW
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2004-04-24
Abstract: A protective case for a musical amplifier, e.g. a combination amplifier for use with a guitar, transforms into an amplifier stand and folded horn. The horn projects sound generated from the back of the loudspeaker via the folded horn arrangement in a focussed direction - normally forwards of the amplifier - to complement the sound generated from the front of the said speaker. This arrangement allows both the amplifier and passive resonator to be transported without taking up too much space.
Patent GB-2415415-A (GB)
Title: A frameless hull for a double-ended small craft
Inventor: CUMMING COLIN NAPIER
IPC: B63B3/12
Filed: 2004-06-19
Abstract: A streamlined hull for a small-craft is disclosed which can be rapidly constructed from sheet material without the need for frames or separate continuous planking. The 3-dimensional hull-shell is created by joining or seaming the adjacent cut-lines which form the outline of a single generic 2-dimensional shape to create the bow, stern and chines. The hull-shell is characterised by a double-ended configuration and non-continuous chines. The same generic 2-dimensional shape or pattern may be capable of being scaled and/or adjusted in terms of its length to width ratio to produce a variety of double-ended small craft which may include but is not limited to canoes, yacht-tenders, sailing-dinghies, rowing sculls, catamarans, small yachts, and pontoon hulls.
Patent GB-2421779-A (GB)
Title: Water supply shut off valve
Inventor: LEWIS GARY
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2004-10-11
Abstract: Overflow water from a cistern or water storage tank enters the valve at point 3 and is sensed by a conductive probe 4, which signals a control unit 5. The control unit 5 sends electrical power to a solenoid valve 6. The solenoid valve 6 becomes energised and attracts an armature 7, which overcomes the force of a spring 12. This forces a valve member 8 against a valve seat 9 to close the valve. The flow of water to a cistern or water storage tank is now stopped. The valve automatically resets when the overflow water is drained.
Patent GB-2407277-A (GB)
Title: Strategy game apparatus
Inventor: NORMAN CASEY WILLIAM
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 2004-10-19
Abstract: Game apparatus comprises a vertical frame 1 of substantially constant e.g. circular, cross-section, having guides such as rails each running along the frame and spaced at regular intervals around the frame 1. Playing pieces 13 are guided into positions between the rails, the positions being arranged continuously around the frame. The pieces may be of different colours and/or may bear letters, numbers and/or other symbols. A lid 15 may be provided so that the pieces 13 can be stored within the frame 1.
Patent GB-2420716-A (GB)
Title: Ankle foot orthosis
Inventor: WATTS ROBERT JOHN
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2004-12-06
Abstract: An ankle-foot orthosis 1 for resisting plantarflexion of a patient's foot, comprising: a resiliently flexible sock-like orthotic structure 10 formed of first 12 and second 14 tubular sections set at an angle to one another, wherein the second tubular section is capable of being opened for insertion of the patient's foot and lower leg into respective ones of said first and second tubular sections, the orthosis further comprising at least one closure member 34 that can be passed round at least part of the periphery of the second tubular section and secured in place to urge the second tubular section towards a closed position in which the second tubular section is closely fitted to the lower leg of the patient.
Patent GB-2421540-A (GB)
Title: Padlock comprising adaptor member
Inventor: NORCOTT STUART
IPC: E05B67/24
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: A padlock comprises a body (18), a shackle (16) and a locking assembly transformable between a first locking condition and a second released condition. The locking assembly includes a pin tumbler cylinder lock which includes a cylinder (1) and a plug (3) rotatable within the cylinder about the longitudinal axis thereof. The locking assembly further includes a locking member (14) and an adaptor member (12). The adaptor member (12) rotatably couples the locking member (14) to the plug (3). The locking member (14) and the plug (3) have a first rotational position, corresponding to the first locking condition of the locking assembly, in which the locking member (14) holds ends of the shackle (16) in the body (18) of the padlock, and have a second rotational position corresponding to the released condition of the locking assembly, in which one end (24) of the shackle (16) is able to be clear of the body (18) of the padlock.
Patent GB-2428124-A (GB)
Title: Digital pen correlating handwriting with speech
Inventor: LAGARDERE XAVIER
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: Apparatus for inputting data into a template document 86, the template document having a number of portions for completion by a user. The apparatus comprises a verbal input device (72) arranged to receive and record a verbal passage, including information for a specific one of the portions of the template document and a handwriting input device (70) arranged to decode handwritten information corresponding to the verbal passage, the handwritten information including identification of the specific portion of the template document. The apparatus also includes a data processing and storage device (78,82) arranged to associate the verbal passage with the handwritten information based on the timings of the verbal passage and the handwritten information determine from the verbal passage and the handwritten information the data to be provided into the specific portion of the template document and associate the data with the specific portion of the template document.