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Patent GB-2422054-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing an electronic module
Inventor: IIHOLA ANTTI
IPC: H01L21/98
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: This publication discloses a method for manufacturing an electronic module, in which manufacture commences from an insulating-material sheet (1). At least one recess (2) is made in the sheet (1) and extends through the insulating-material layer (1) as far as the conductive layer on the opposite surface (1 a). A component (6) is set in the recess, with its contact surface towards the conductive layer and the component (6) is attached to the conductive layer. After this, a conductive pattern (14) is formed from the conductive pattern closing the recess, which is electrically connected from at least some of the contact areas or contact protrusions of the component (6) set in the recess.
Patent GB-2426087-A (GB)
Title: Determining characteristics of earth formations
Inventor: FREEDMAN ROBERT
IPC: G01V3/38
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: A method for determining a characteristic of earth formations from measurements taken on the formations includes the following steps: producing a data base that includes a multiplicity of data points, each data point representing a stored formation characteristic output related to a stored input measurement; deriving, from the data base, a mapping function (e.g. the mapping function may be weighted sum of non-linear functions such as a radial basis function mapping function); deriving an input formation measurement value; and determining an output formation characteristic value from the data base, the mapping function, and the input formation measurement value. The formation measurement value may be electrical logging value, nuclear logging value, sonic logging value, fluid sampling logging value, NMR logging value, earth's surface or seafloor value.
Patent GB-2426140-A (GB)
Title: Audio equipment mounted on spectacles
Inventor: LEWIS MARCUS
IPC: H04M1/05
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: The audio equipment takes the form of two earpiece modules 84 that include adjustable loudspeakers 94 and that may be detachable from the frame 72. One of the modules includes a power supply in the form of a battery. The other module includes a Bluetooth (RTM) radio receiver linking to a mobile telephone, MP3 player or the like. The modules are interconnected either by a cable running through the frame or by a cable running between the rear ends of the temples 70 and forming a safety strap (see fig 1). All the elements of the glasses or spectacles may be interchangeable.
Patent GB-2430214-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic inflatable sealing device
Inventor: GAMBIER PHILIPPE
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2006-06-01
Abstract: A dynamic inflatable sealing device, 10 is provided for maintaining the pressure within an inflatable element 20 at least substantially equal to the pressure in the annulus 28 to maintain the inflatable element in a sealing position. The dynamic sealing device includes an inflatable element 20 forming an internal chamber 24, the inflatable element expandable to sealing engagement with a wall 12, and a dynamic valve mechanism 30 in operational connection between the internal chamber 24 and exterior of the internal chamber substantially communicating the pressure external of the inflatable element to the internal chamber. The dynamic valve mechanism includes a biased piston 34 and locking mechanism 50.
Patent GB-2437261-A (GB)
Title: A mood indicator
Inventor: MOORHOUSE RICHARD MACALISTER S
IPC: A63H13/00
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: A mood indicator 10 comprises a main portion 12 and a mood indicating portion 14. The mood indicating portion 14 is arrangeable on the main portion 12 in a selected one of a plurality of positions. The mood indicating portion 14 may be formed of a flexible material. Optionally storage means may be provided to store one or more indicators.
Patent GB-2430497-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement of spacers in a liquid crystal display device
Inventor: CHOI KEE SEOK
IPC: G02F1/1339
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device comprises first and second substrates 100, 200 facing each other. A plurality of protrusions 120 and compensation patterns are formed on separate portions of the first substrate 100. A plurality of column spacers 210, 220 are formed on the second substrate 200 and may be divided into two groups. The end portions of the first group of column spacers 210 preferably face end portions of the compensation patterns 130, while the end portions of the second group of column spacers 220 face end portions of the protrusions 120. Preferably the end portions of the protrusions 120 are smaller than the corresponding column spacers 220, while the end portions of the compensation patterns 130 are larger than or equal to the end portions of their corresponding column spacers 210. This device minimizes touch defects and stamp defects. A method for manufacturing the LCD device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2427162-A (GB)
Title: Power tong with reduced die markings
Inventor: NEVES BILLY W
IPC: B25B13/50
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A power tong (10) rotates a tubular during makeup or breakout of the threaded connection. A tong frame (12), a rotatable ring (20), and a cage plate assembly may each have an open throat for receiving the tubular. A plurality of dies (32) are preferentially manufactured from aluminum, and each have a knurled surface for engaging the tubular. A fluid powered cylinder (54) increases tension between the brake band (50) and the cage plate assembly. Neutral cam portions of the cam surface one positioned radially outward substantially from the makeup and breakout cam portions.
Patent GB-2432156-A (GB)
Title: Mold open and close mechanism for an i.s. machine
Inventor: FENTON ALAN F
IPC: C03B9/353
Filed: 2006-11-01
Abstract: A mold open and close mechanism for an I.S. machine is disclosed which has a mold carrier 24 supported for linear displacement between mold open and closed positions. The mold carrier has a front mold mounting portion 25 provided with vertical 25A and horizontal 36 mold alignment structure, and a flat vertical face 27, 27A, 31 for transmitting clamping forces to a supported mold.
Patent GB-2432476-A (GB)
Title: A multiple address broadband wired access system with discontinuous mobility
Inventor: YU JUN
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A multiple address broadband wired access system with discrete moving performance and a method thereof, used for wired access communication technique field. The wired access system consists of user side access device, access line, and office side access device. The present invention has the performance of supporting discrete moving, multiplexing, and multiple address broadband access, so that overcomes the defect of present wired access technique, such as fixed, still, dispersed, dedicated, and so on, and improves the economic benefit of wired access communication.
Patent GB-2460887-A (GB)
Title: Fencing bucket
Inventor: PRICE PHILLIP
IPC: E04H17/26
Filed: 2007-06-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a machine bucket part D (of the type fitted to a tractor) which has been modified to allow for the speedy and safe erection of fencing. The bucket comprises a hydraulic auger for making holes in the ground, with brackets mounted to the bucket for the auger gearbox. The bucket further comprises a net un-roller part A and a wire strainer part B used to tension the fencing wires. The bucket further comprises a toolbox part C where the fencing tools are stored securely.
Patent GB-2450374-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus with recessed profile
Inventor: DUFORT JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: B44C3/00
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: A display apparatus for displaying an image. The apparatus comprises a base (6) having a recessed profile, a plurality of translucent beads (7) and a cover (8). The base can be moulded and the depth of the profile varies so as to display various intensities of an image when filled with beads. Both the base and the beads can be formed from coloured material or may be coated with colour. In a second embodiment, a liquid can be used instead of beads. The cover is transparent and is sealed to the base. The apparatus may comprise several layers, each with its own base, or it may have recessed profiles on both sides of the base.
Patent GB-2440659-A (GB)
Title: Water-borne coating composition for automotive interior substrates
Inventor: TAKAHISA SUDO
IPC: C09D127/04
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: The present invention provides a water-borne coating composition for automotive interior substrates, which can form a coating film which has adhesive properties on a plastic substrate has a soft feeling, beef tallow resistance, chemical resistance and abrasion resistance. The water-borne coating composition for automotive interior substrates includes (A) a water-borne urethane resin, (B) a water-borne chlorinated polyolefin modified acrylic resin, (C) a water-borne polypropylene resin and (D) elastic particles, wherein the content of said resin (C) is 15 to 50% by weight when the total weight of said resins (A), (B) and (C) is taken as 100% by weight, a solid weight ratio [(A)/(B)] of said resins (A) and (B) is 90/10 to 50/50, said resin (A) has an elongation percentage of 100% or 20 more at 20%, an amount of chlorinated polyolefin modified segment in said resin (B) is 5 to 40% by weight, and said resin (C) is not chlorinated and has crystallinity of 35 to 50% and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 50000 to 200000.
Patent GB-2437690-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for gripping and severing film-like materials
Inventor: HANMER PETER BRUCE
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 2005-02-26
Abstract: Apparatus for gripping pliable sheet materials including at least first and second elongated substantially linear jaw members (30,43), the jaw member (30) being complementary to jaw member (43), and mounting means (36,37) for mounting the jaw member (30) to allow it to conform longitudirilly to the other jaw member (43) to enable the material to be clamped fully along the length of the jaw members (30,43). Typically the gripping apparatus is incorporated in a dispenser (10) and the gripping apparatus includes a pair of upper jaw members (29,30) and a pair of complementary lower jaw members (42 and 43) between which the material may be gripped for severing by a severing blade (49).
Patent GB-2438349-A (GB)
Title: A method and a device for attaching a subsea cutting apparatus
Inventor: BANG KNUT
IPC: B63C11/52
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A method of and a device for attaching a cutting apparatus (1), the cutting apparatus (1) comprising a framework structure (2) and a cutting head (4) which can be displaced relative to the framework structure (2), and where, during the cutting operation, the cutting apparatus (1) is tied in to the seabed (34) by means of at least one attachment (30).
Patent GB-2446908-A (GB)
Title: Structure and connection member for structure
Inventor: ITOU TATSUSHI
IPC: B62D25/08
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: A structure, characterized by comprising one structural member and the other structural member joined to each other through a connection member. The connection member comprises a one side connection end part having a rendezvous part formed in a shape along the outer surface of the one structural member, movably coming into contact with the one structural member in the axial direction, and joined to the one structural member by welding and the other side connection end part having an engagement part fitted to the other structural member relatively movably in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the one structural member and joined to the other structural member by welding.
Patent GB-2449727-A (GB)
Title: Playpen with shock absorbing function
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: A47D7/00
Filed: 2008-02-06
Abstract: A playpen includes a bedstead, a chassis connected to the bedstead, and a shock absorbing component installed on the chassis. The chassis comprises a base 64 and pipes (or rods) 62 a-d which connect corner sections of the pen to the base. A first shock absorbing component comprises elastic foam material 66 sleeved about the rods to provide cushioning. A second shock absorbing component comprises a piston 76 arranged to slide within a hollow pillar 70, wherein the piston is supported by a spring. A retaining hook is arranged to slide in a corresponding slot in the hollow pillar to limit the displacement of the piston.
Patent GB-2447150-A (GB)
Title: A printing material container having a terminal group containing a plurality of first terminals, at least one second terminal and at least one third terminal
Inventor: ASAUCHI NOBORU
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A printing material container (100, Fig.2) comprises a first device (203, Fig 3B) e.g. a memory, a second device (104, Fig 2) e.g. a sensor, and a terminal group that includes a plurality of first terminals 220, 230, 260, 270, 280; at least one second terminal 250, 290; and at least one third terminal 210, 240. The plurality of first terminals 220, 230, 260, 270, 280 are connected to the first device (203, Fig 3B) and at least one second terminal 250, 290 is connected to the second device (104, Fig 2). At least a portion of the at least one third terminal 210, 240 is arranged relative to at least a portion of the at least one second terminal 250, 290, without a said first terminal 220, 230, 260, 270, 280 therebetween in at least one direction, for the detection of shorting between the at least one second terminal 250, 290 and the at least one third terminal 210, 240. There is also provided a board 200 mountable on a printing material container (100, Fig.2).
Patent GB-2460830-A (GB)
Title: Lockable quick release lever clamp mechanism for a bicycle
Inventor: ANDERSON ROBERT
IPC: B62H5/00
Filed: 2008-06-09
Abstract: The mechanism, for use to secure bicycle wheels and seat posts to a bicycle, comprises a lever1 provided with a cam threaded onto a shaft/axle 4 which extends beyond and through a barrel nut 5. Said barrel nut has an indentation. The cam accepts a grub screw 2 that screws into the indentation by means of a unique cut Allen key. This grub screw 2 when screwed down prevents the cam lever 1 being operated from the clamping position. When the grub screw is unscrewed the lever can be operated.
Patent GB-2461044-A (GB)
Title: A method and system of providing insurance for a vehicle and reconfiguring the vehicle performance.
Inventor: DUDDLE ASHLEY ROBERT
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: A method and system for providing insurance for a vehicle. The method comprises making an agreement to provide insurance 101 for a vehicle and reconfiguring the vehicle 102 to alter the driving performance of the vehicle based on the agreement. The system comprises a server arranged to provide a user interface through which a user can make an agreement for the provision of insurance and to generate instructions for reconfiguring a vehicle to alter the driving performance of the vehicle based on the agreement. The characteristic adjusted may be, acceleration, deceleration, maximum speed, maximum engine revolutions and control of the engine emissions. The reconfiguration may be carried out periodically for example when a specified driver is identified.
Patent GB-2465429-A (GB)
Title: Mini ear defender with closure pad for auditory meatus and held by ear grip.
Inventor: JONES ROSEMARY
IPC: A61F11/06
Filed: 2008-11-24
Abstract: A mini ear defender consisting of a grip device 3 made of non-reactive material and to which is attached, a rounded ear hole closure pad 4, the attachment enabling by means of a hinge (7 fig 6), and also constituting a slot in the device (8 fig 7) whereby the pad may be exchanged for another of the same size or of a different size, the pad being primarily positioned in the entrance to the auditory meatus by means of the grip device 2,3 gripping any part of the front 3 or back 4 of the ear, said closure pad being of such material that it prevents sound, dust or water from entering the auditory meatus, and of such width that acts as a warmer if required, said grip 2,3, device being either positioned by means of its own dimensions, or by means of a small clip 5, which may be opened by the finger and thumb.
Patent GB-2456617-A (GB)
Title: Biometric and demographic data transfer and management system and apparatus
Inventor: PETERSON MARK A
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: Method and apparatus for performing a background check, including collecting, organizing, and transmitting electronic data, including biometric and other demographic data.
Patent GB-2456666-A (GB)
Title: Liquid container
Inventor: BLEUEL WALTER
IPC: B60K15/03
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid container (1) comprising a bottom opening (11) for feeding or discharging a liquid. At least one groove (18a, 18b, 18c) is embodied within the container bottom (9), inside (10) the container in the area of the opening.
Patent GB-2457356-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method to clear a control line in a well
Inventor: JACOB JEAN-LUC
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2009-01-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a control line 40 clearing apparatus comprising a separation sleeve 100 that is positioned into a downhole element e.g. a nipple 50 adjacent the element's control port 54 to which a blocked control line B connects. The sleeve 100 separates fluid communication from the control port 54 with the annulus between the sleeve and the downhole element, while still allowing effluents in the well tubing to pass through the interior 101 of the sleeve 100. A feed line 60 is lowered into the sleeve 100, and an automatic coupling 130 on the end of the feed line 60 couples to a coupling member 110 inside the sleeve. Once connected, solvent is fed through the feed line which communicates with the downhole elements control port 54 via a cross-port 108 in the sleeve 100. In this way, the solvent can act against the other side of the control line blockage.
Patent GB-2467336-A (GB)
Title: A weight stop for a length of fishing line
Inventor: FAIRBRASS DANIEL WILLIAM
IPC: A01K95/00
Filed: 2009-01-29
Abstract: A weight stop 2 for a length of fishing line, which weight stop comprises a mixture of a first material for providing weight to the weight stop, and a second material for providing flexibility to the weight stop, the first material being present in an amount sufficient in use to keep the length of fishing line 4 flat on a bed of a lake, river or sea, and the second material being present in an amount sufficient to enable the weight stop to be mounted by hand on the fishing line. The first material may be tungsten and the second material may be a rubber. A plasticizer may be included in the mixture. An applicator (fig 2) for mounting the weight on a fishing line is also claimed.
Patent GB-2464568-A (GB)
Title: Lifting device
Inventor: PEEK KENNETH RODNEY
IPC: A01K59/00
Filed: 2009-03-20
Abstract: A lifting device 10 comprises a body having wheels 13, an upstanding frame 15 and a depending jaw member 22 mounted to the frame and arranged to be actuated to grip an article 11 between the jaw member 22 and an opposing formation 21 on the body and a handle 24, 25 on the body for guiding the device. The frame 15 may comprise an upright 16 which may be telescopically adjusted via a lock mechanism 18. Jaw member 22 and opposing formation 21 may also be telescopic and have locking mechanisms 23. The jaw 20, 21, 22 may have a brace 26 to adjust the jaw's inclination and may have a locking mechanism 27. In use the device 10 can be positioned over a beehive and the jaw member 22 actuated so a super 11 of the hive is gripped on opposite sides between the jaw member 22 and the opposing formation 21.
Patent GB-2469302-A (GB)
Title: Cable winding device
Inventor: TOMLINSON ARTHUR LESLIE
IPC: B65H75/40
Filed: 2009-04-08
Abstract: Cable winding device 10 comprises housing (11, Fig 15) having at least two spaced apart openings 31, 32, through which cable (55, Fig 15) may pass. Cable winder (14, Fig 6), comprising first winding member 15 and second winding member 16, grips cable (55, Fig 15) as winder (14, Fig 6) is rotated, so that cable (55, Fig 15) is drawn into housing (11, Fig 15). One opening may be provided in line with the axis of winder (14, Fig 6). First and second members 15, 16, which may each have apertures 17 for the cable (55, Fig 15), may be telescopically engageable, and locked together by rib 18 on one winding member and groove 22 on the other. First member 15 may have a flange 27 for engaging with housing (11, Fig 15), which may comprise hollow base 12 and removable lid 13, which may be rotatably mounted in base 12. Lid 13 may have recesses 40, 56, 57 for housing the securing element 33 or elements (58, 59, Fig 15) connected to the cable (55, Fig 15). Securing element 33 may have a slot for storing pivotable winding handle 48 when not in use. The device 10 may be used with electrical cables on devices such as headphones and electrical appliances.
Patent GB-2470229-A (GB)
Title: Additional vehicle braking system
Inventor: OMER BNDEAN ABDULKADIR
IPC: B60T1/14
Filed: 2009-05-15
Abstract: An additional vehicle braking system 1 comprises a braking surface 3, 11 which is movable between a retracted position in which it is clear of the road and a deployed position in which it is in frictional engagement with the road surface. Operating means 35 associated with extreme brake action, such as pedal pressure, triggering of ABS or brake fluid pressure exceeding a threshold, moves the braking surface 3, 11 from its retracted to its deployed position. The braking surface may be a friction surface 11, or braked belts (51, figs 6-8). The operating means 35 may be hydraulic pistons, where the operating pressure is derived from rollers 31 driven by the vehicle's wheels 7 and driving a pump to pressurize hydraulic fluid (fig 5).
Patent GB-2470963-A (GB)
Title: A polarisation controller
Inventor: WEBB STEVE
IPC: G02F1/01
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: A feedforward controller for controlling the polarization state of an optical signal. The feedforward controller comprises an optical input for receiving an optical input signal having an input polarisation state, an optical output for transmitdng an optical output signal having en output polarisation state, means for sampling the optical input signal to provide one or more signals representative of the polarisation state of the optical Input signal, means for sampling the optical output signal to provide one or more signals representative of the polarisation state of the optical output signal, a signal processor coupled to the optical input and output sampling means and adapted to process the representative signals received therefrom to generate one or more control signals and a polarisation controller coupled to the optical input and the optical output The output polarisation controller comprises one or more optical elements adapted to modify the polarisation state of light passing therethrough in dependence on the one or more control signals received from the signal processor.
Patent GB-2461382-A (GB)
Title: Compass saw with camera
Inventor: KOEDER THILO
IPC: B23D49/10
Filed: 2009-06-25
Abstract: A machine tool, such as a handheld compass saw 2, comprises a working area 9 and an observation device 33. An exit point 30 of the observation device faces the working area. A sensor system 25, such as a camera 26, is disposed at a distance from the exit point, and an optical transmission arrangement 36 is disposed at the transition from the sensor system to the exit point. Preferably, the transmission arrangement comprises a glass fibre light guide 28. Alternatively, the transmission arrangement may comprise a mirror and lens system (29, 34, fig 3). The camera may be disposed on a grip part 11 of the machine tool. The machine tool may be provided with an arithmetic unit that adjusts the sawing direction of the saw blade (8, fig 3) to a working line 27 on a workpiece 5.