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Patent GB-2380982-A (GB)
Title: A steerable wind-powered vehicle chassis
Inventor: BRADLEY KIERON
IPC: B62D17/00
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A steerable wind-powered vehicle chassis 10 comprises a support frame 16 and an axle arrangement 12 supported by the support frame 16 and on which a wheel 22 is rotatably mounted. The axle arrangement 12 includes an axle element 20, means between the axle element 20 and the wheel 22 for selectively adjusting the camber of the wheel 22, and means for selectively adjusting the toe of the wheel 22. The axle arrangement may alternatively include means for preventing or inhibiting the chassis being pulled off-line and/or unintentionally destabilised when in use. A method of preventing or inhibiting a steerable wind-powered vehicle being pulled off-line and/or unintentionally destabilised and a method of configuring a steerable wind-powered vehicle for use as a racing chassis and as a freestyle chassis are also provided.
Patent GB-2370589-A (GB)
Title: Core orientation
Inventor: ANDERSON LESLIE MICHAEL
IPC: E21B25/16
Filed: 2000-06-05
Abstract: An upper end (10) for the inner tube of a core drill has a marking device comprising a pendulum (350) or hard ball (30) which runs in a circumferential track (24). The marking device adapted to be carried within a tubular upper end casing (12) which surrounds a spindle (11) which supports the inner tube of the drill. An indent washer (25) is positionable below the marking device and is oriented relative to the casing. When the upper end (10) is lifted, the marking device is driven into contact with the washer (25) and makes an impression. The orientation of the impression reveals the orientation of the drill. The impressioned washer (25) can be used to assist in noting or marking the core orientation after the drill is removed from the earth.
Patent GB-2369333-A (GB)
Title: Forklift truck steering mode control
Inventor: KOKURA KAZUMASA
IPC: B66F9/075
Filed: 2001-11-28
Abstract: A front loading forklift truck 1 has pivoting wheels 5a, 5b and 8 and a mode switch for switching between a normal running mode and a turning mode with a specified centre of turn. The centre of turn can be near the front end of the right fork A or the left fork B. Alternatively, turning can be centred on a point C midway between the front ends of the forks. If the forks have a reach facility, the angles of the wheels can be automatically adjusted to compensate for the increased distance between them and the ends of the forks. When reverting to a normal running mode, the control system prohibits the vehicle from running until sensors detect that all of the wheels are in normal alignment.
Patent GB-2382822-A (GB)
Title: Fabric with metallic threads
Inventor: WARD BRIAN MALCOME
IPC: D04C1/06
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A fabric, a bobbinet fabric as described and shown though the claims specify a woven material, includes metallic threads. The metallic threads may be silver coated nylon forming the oppositely-inclined bobbin threads 14,16 while the warp threads 12 may be nylon. The fabric may be used for radiation shielding e.g in a mobile phone, a mobile phone mast or a microwave oven or a building or room. Alternatively it may enable a person or article to be detected by radar. A further application is as an antibacterial shield to protect submerged articles.
Patent GB-2369705-A (GB)
Title: Customer demand-initiated system and method for on-line information retrieval,interactive negotiation,procurement and exchange
Inventor: SOLOMON NEAL E
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-11-01
Abstract: A method and system are described for automated electronic-commerce procurement of services, products or bundles. The method provides a demand-based, information-specific negotiation process. Customers can initiate bidding with selected sellers in the system in a multivariate format based on numerous factors. Detailed information on services and products is available for the customer in order to make informed petitions. The system consists of four main modules: registration (1000), information (2000), procurement (3000), and transaction and post-sale processing (8000).
Patent GB-2375142-A (GB)
Title: Multi compartment storage device with contents detector and time delayed opening
Inventor: CROSTON DAVID
IPC: E05B65/462
Filed: 2002-03-25
Abstract: A security storage device (14, 15, 16, 17) including a plurality of compartments (32, Figure 2), which may each have a removable cartridge (38, Figure 2), a locking means (11) with lock controller and contents detecting means, where the lock control provides different access to empty compartments. Preferably the control parameter for the lock control is a time delay, where compartments sensed to be empty are subject to no delay when opening but full compartments may only be opened after a delay, one at a time or remain open for a limited time. In use the device may be incorporated in to a trolley or work surface (Figure 3).
Patent GB-2387253-A (GB)
Title: Secure credit and debit card transactions
Inventor: KEECH WINSTON DONALD
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: A pseudorandom security string is sent to a customer's mobile telephone 11. A cryptographic algorithm 12 running in a SIM card of the mobile telephone performs a hash on the security string, a customer PIN and a transaction amount, these last two items being entered by way of a keypad of the mobile telephone. A three-digit response code is generated by the algorithm and then passed to a merchant 13. The merchant transmits the response code, transaction amount and a customer account number (card number) to a host computer 10, where the pseudorandom security string and PIN are retrieved from memory. The host computer then applies the same algorithm to the security string, PIN and transaction amount so as to generate a check code, and if the check code matches the response code transmitted by the merchant, the transaction is authorised.
Patent GB-2374513-A (GB)
Title: Feeding horses
Inventor: COGGER CLIFFORD FRANK
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: Means for preparing a horse's food comprising a vessel (10) having a lid (11) which can be opened to enable hay to be placed in and removed from the vessel (10). A steam generator is connected to the vessel so that steam passes into the vessel (10) and hay contained within the vessel (10) on top of a mesh grid (12) is subject to the action of the steam. After the hay has been treated with steam, it is removed from the vessel (10) and given to the horse. After passing through the hay the steam may exit the top of the vessel through a gap between the lid (11) and the sides of the vessel (10) or through one or more vent openings.
Patent GB-2390893-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring particles in a stack
Inventor: RIGBY MICHAEL
IPC: G01N21/27
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: A particle monitor comprises a light source 90 for generating a measurement beam on a first side of the particle flow 70, a system for directing the beam to the other side of the flow without it being scattered by the particles, and a reflector 210 for directing the beam though the flow from the second side to the first so that a detector 80 may measure light scattered by the particles on the first side. Alternative embodiments include: A scattered light measurement method and apparatus in which light which is scattered by a transmission window and passes through an aperture is prevented from reaching a detector; A scattered light particle measurement system in which a filter has a transmission function which alters the intensity of radiation detected from light scattered by particles of a first size relative to light scattered by particles of a second size; A scattered light particle measurement system in which measurement and calibration beams pass through substantially the same window regions and in which the same detector may be used for measurement or calibration; and An apparatus for reducing peripheral light levels of a laser or similar light source comprising: a light source, first and second reflectors which define apertures, a light absorber and a lens.
Patent GB-2390996-A (GB)
Title: A screw holding device
Inventor: MCBRIDE DAVID JAMES
IPC: F16B27/00
Filed: 2002-07-23
Abstract: A screw holding device comprises a magazine 8 with provision for holding one or more screws 3. Preferably it allows for each screw to be driven partially into the workpiece, and may be removed from the screw allowing it to be driven in fully. The device may hold the screw vertically to the workpiece, and may leave the screw points visible to allow for accurate positioning. The magazine may be provided with two legs 2 that support a series of rigid protrusions 5 and flexible protrusions 6 which create open-sided triangular slots 4 into which the screw is inserted.
Patent GB-2383568-A (GB)
Title: Steering control with magnetorheological damping
Inventor: STOUT GREGORY JAMES
IPC: B62D6/00
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: An automotive steering system 100 comprises a magnetorheological damper 110 which typically receives a signal from a road wheel system 112 such as road wheel torque. The steering system 100 also receives a signal from a steering input device a signal from a sensor 113 indicating a steering wheel 111 angle. A controller receives these signals and controls a magnetorheological damper 110. A control sub-system may provide amplification of a signal to the damper 110, which may be connected to a steering wheel shaft 115. An amplified signal may also be provided to a motor 114 connected to the shaft 115, with the objective of controlling steering feel in a steer-by-wire system. The system may provide steering locking and increased resistance when the steering angle is at or near a limiting value. The rotary rate of the damper 110 may be monitored and repetitively fed into a road wheel angle calculation which ensures close proportionality of the steering wheel 111 and steered wheels' angles. Fuzzy logic may be used in this process.
Patent GB-2395154-A (GB)
Title: Screwdriver with holes to receive rod
Inventor: HSIEH CHIH-CHING
IPC: B25G1/04
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: A screwdriver 10 including: a handle 20 having a projection section 22 at rear end, the projecting section being formed with a predetermined number of holes 24 extending into the interior of the projecting section 22; a stem 30 disposed at front end of the handle 20; and a rotary cap 40 having a cavity 42 extending inwardly from a bottom end of the rotary cap 40, the rotary cap 40 being formed with several through holes 44 communicating with the cavity 42. The rotary cap 40 is rotatably disposed on the projecting section 22 which is accommodated in the cavity 42 with the through holes 44 corresponding with the holes 24. When operating the screwdriver, the palm of a user's hand can contact the rotary cap 40. When turning the rotary cap 40, at least one of the through holes 44 becomes aligned with at least one of the holes 24 in the projecting section 22. A rod 50 can be inserted through the projecting section hole 24 and the rotary cap through hole 44 to facilitate the application a high torque to the stem 30.
Patent GB-2398544-A (GB)
Title: Clips for use with a vehicle safety belt
Inventor: WOODLEY JONATHAN CRAIG
IPC: B60R22/18
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: Clips 1 are attached to a vehicle seat belt 4 by 'C' shaped body 2 and fixing arm 3 then releaseably fits the clip to an occupants belt/trousers (fig 2). This ensures the lap belt section of the seat belt is worn around the occupants waist in the 'optimum position'.
Patent GB-2402724-A (GB)
Title: A pipe connector for multi-passage pipes
Inventor: ABRAHAMS RUSSELL ANTHONY
IPC: F16L39/00
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: A pipe connector (100) for use with multi-passage pipe (50) includes a hollow connector body (101) that includes a partition member (102) secured in the hollow interior thereof. The partition member (102) divides the interior into two chambers (103, 104). A plurality of hollow connector spigots (105, 106) are secured to the connector body (101) with each spigot (105, 106) having a through-going bore (107, 108) that communicates with the interior. A respective pipe is removably securable to each spigot (105, 106) whereby when so secured each pipe communicates with the interior via a respective spigot (105, 106). The connectors can be in the form of elbows, Tees or manifolds and may be used in a hot water system. A pipe connector insert comprising a hollow D-shaped insert body is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2405458-A (GB)
Title: Power control
Inventor: BIDDLE RICHARD JAMES
IPC: F02G5/00
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: In a method carried out in an energy recovery system for extracting energy from a source of waste heat, a closed system includes a circulating working fluid, a heat exchanger 102, an electromagnetic conversion unit including an alternator 120, a cooling system 134, and a turbine unit 114. A control system 150 is coupled to the electromagnetic conversion unit and adapted to vary the voltage derived from the alternator. The method includes the steps of (a) increasing the voltage by one voltage step, (b) measuring the output power of the alternator, and (c) providing the output power of the alternator measures less than or equal to the previous output power (i) decreasing the voltage by one voltage step, and (ii) repeating the steps of (1) decreasing the voltage by one voltage step, and (2) measuring the output power of the alternator. If the output power measured in (c)(ii)(2) is more than the previously measured output power and if the output power measured in step (b) is more than the previous output power, repeating the steps of (iii) increasing the voltage by one voltage step, and (iv) measuring the output power of the alternator, while the output power measured in step (c)(iv) is more than the previously measured output power. Alternatively each step of increasing the voltage by one voltage step may be replaced by the step of decreasing the voltage by one voltage step and vice versa.
Patent GB-2408320-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable solar heat collector panel
Inventor: KNOWLES STEPHEN
IPC: F24S10/50
Filed: 2003-11-22
Abstract: An inflatable solar heat collector panel 1 has four overlying sheets of material of which two are inner sheets 2a,2b joined to one another along an array of join lines 3 and two are outer sheets 7a,7b joined to the inner sheets at selected join lines 3'. The conjoined inner sheets define an array of tubular conduits 4 for a heat exchange fluid, and the inner sheet and outer sheet together define an array of inflation pockets 9 which when inflated impart longitudinal rigidity to the solar panel. The upper of the outer sheets is made from a material substantially transparent to solar energy and at least an upper one of the inner sheets is made from a material that has a high absorptivity for solar energy. The panel may also include inlet and outlet plenum chambers (5 and 6 fig 1), which facilitate supply and return of heat exchange fluid. The panel may include eyelets secured to the border portion for anchorage of the panel, or a further sheet may be added to receive ballast material. The inflation pockets may be connected through a single valve, and the sheets may be joined by thermal welding, cold welding or a suitable adhesive.
Patent GB-2409104-A (GB)
Title: Terahertz quantum cascade laser
Inventor: BARBIERI STEFANO
IPC: H01S5/343
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: A terahertz laser comprises a quantum cascade layer structure comprising at least two repeating periods 107, 105 of a plurality of layers, adjacent periods being separated by a barrier layer 113. The layers are configured such that electrons from the ground state 109 of a period 105 tunnel through the barrier 113 into the second state 117 of an adjacent period 107, and drop into the first state 115 to release a photon. An overlap condition: <EMI ID=2.1 HE=10 WI=76 LX=217 LY=708 TI=MF> <PC>is satisfied, where m+ 1 and m denote adjacent periods,   c  1,m is the normalised wavefunction of the first state 111 of the m<th> period 105,   c  2,m+1 and is the normalised wavefunction of the second state 117 of the m+1<th> period 107. In an alternative embodiment, the length of a period measured between barrier layers is at least 120nm.
Patent GB-2405345-A (GB)
Title: Acupressure finger ring
Inventor: CARTER-SMITH MICHAEL
IPC: A44C9/00
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: An acupressure ring for use on the outer finger, comprises a ring having a visual indicator visible when the ring is worn and a projection extending inwardly from the inner surface of the ring, the projection being approximately orthogonal to the visual indicator. Such a ring can be used to reduce or eliminate snoring. The visual indicator may be a break in the ring. The projection may take a variety of forms such as a truncated cone. Also disclosed is a ring having an adjustable projections, movable by means of a screw thread (fig 4).
Patent GB-2395734-A (GB)
Title: Method of expanding a tubular element in a wellbore
Inventor: LOHBECK WILHELMUS CHRISTIANUS
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: There is provided a method of radially expanding a tubular element extending into a wellbore, the tubular element having a first section to be expanded to a first diameter and a second section to be expanded to a second diameter, the first diameter being larger than the second diameter The method comprises arranging an expander in the wellbore, the expander including a first expander member and a second expander member, wherein the first member has a larger outer diameter than the second member, said members being releasably interconnected. The expander is moved through the first tubular section thereby expanding the first tubular section to the first diameter, whereafter the second expander member is released from the first expander member. The second expander member is then moved through the second tubular section so as to expand the latter to the second diameter.
Patent GB-2413937-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable pelmet bracket
Inventor: MCCORMICK G
IPC: A47H1/14
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A pelmet bracket 14 for supporting a pelmet fascia (12, fig. 6) comprises a first part 20 having a pelmet-engagement portion 24 which is engageable with the pelmet fascia and a second part 22 having a surface-engagement portion 44 which is engageable with a pelmet supporting surface. The spacing between the pelmet-engagement portion 24 and the surface-engagement portion 44 being selectable so that the pelmet fascia 12 is supportable by the bracket (14) at a predetermined position relative to the supporting surface. This is achieved by means of frangible portions 52. In order that the second part 22 of the bracket is always connectable to the first part 20 of the bracket 14, further engagement portions 48, 54 are provided on the bracket body 42 that connect with two elongate tabs 32 of part 22 in snap-fit fashion. Each elongate tab 32 has an engagement head 36 at its free end. The bracket body 42 sections have also holes for engaging the bracket to the surface of a window recess. Also shown is a pelmet with a groove (17'', fig. 6) on its rear face with clips (17', fig. 6) for griping the edges of fabric covering the pelmet itself.
Patent GB-2400394-A (GB)
Title: Interventionless bi-directional barrier
Inventor: HORNE BENJAMIN
IPC: E21B34/08
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: An interventionless bi-directional barrier device of a downhole tool (10) for use in a wellbore and a method of utilizing the barrier device (56) to control the flow of production fluids in the wellbore are described herein. The barrier device includes a flapper mechanism having a first (66) and second (68) flappers articulably linked together and articulably linked to a base member (58, 72) that is slidable within the downhole tool (10). The flapper mechanism provides a seal between opposing uphole-and downhole ends of the downhole tool upon actuation thereof. The method of controlling the flow of production fluids in the wellbore includes closing the barrier device to block flow throughout he tool, supporting the barrier device from a pressure exerted from a first direction, and supporting the barrier device from a pressure exerted from a second direction.
Patent GB-2415770-A (GB)
Title: A lamp sculpture
Inventor: BARRETT JAMIE
IPC: F21V9/16
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A lamp sculpture comprises a base 12 for mounting a light source 13, an external structure for covering the light source 13 attached to the base 12, wherein the external light structure comprises a plurality of interlinking parts (1 to 10, figure 1). In the preferred embodiment, the interlinking parts (1 to 10, figure 1) are light guides composed of coloured pieces of plastics for directing the light, and the interlinking parts (1 to 10, figure 1) are exchangeable to provide a different coloured illumination.
Patent GB-2416781-A (GB)
Title: Breathable fabric
Inventor: EMDEN OLIVER VAN
IPC: D06M15/277
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A fabric comprising a textile layer comprising yarns, wherein said textile layer is permeable to water vapour and impermeable to liquid water; and disposed on at least part of one side of the textile layer is a wicking means. A separate layer of wicking fibres may be sewn or adhered to a layer of textile fibres which may be woven, knitted or nonwoven, but in a preferred embodiment the textile layer and wicking layer are woven integrally with hydrophobic warps and wefts in the textile layer and warps and wefts of low-denier wicking fibres in the wicking layer. The wicking fibres may be microfibres or nanofibres. The fabric may be treated with one or more sanitary agents. The fabric is suitable for clothing.
Patent GB-2402134-A (GB)
Title: In vitro culture of amoebocytes from tachypleus gigas in leibovitz culture medium
Inventor: BHONDE RAMESH RAMCHANDRA
IPC: C12N5/07
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a process for large scale in vitro production of amoebocytes of Indian Horseshoe Crab (Tachypleus gigas) from dissected gill flaps of T. gigas, in Leibovitz culture medium concentration (2X L-15), having enhanced generation of amoebocytes, said process comprising the steps of: dissecting gill flaps of T. gigas; washing the gill flaps with an antibiotic solution followed by alcohol; culturing the gill flaps in tissue culture plates of sterile saline on a Rocker platform; culturing further the gill flapsin Leibovitz culture medium (2X L -15); purging the gill flaps with Tween 80 solution; and purging again the gill flaps with horse crab serum, keeping the culture viable for 90 days by feeding with fresh medium at an interval of 10 - 15 days to enable the enhanced release of amoebocytes both within and outside the gill flaps.
Patent GB-2414048-A (GB)
Title: Variable output control for a fixed displacement pump
Inventor: FUQUA KEVIN
IPC: F04B1/00
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: Apparatus for adjusting the volume of fluid flow produced by a stroke of a piston pump, comprising a cylinder 100 communicating with an outlet of the pump, a plunger 98 for displacing fluid to the outlet and a piston 122 moveable in the cylinder, a port 120 opened and closed by the piston, a source of fluid supplied to the cylinder and a stop 116 for limiting the movement of the piston towards and away from the plunger. The position of the piston controls the internal volume of the cylinder between the piston and the plunger, the position of the piston being controlled by the amount of fluid entering the cylinder through the port behind the piston. The apparatus may have check valves 102 and 104 for opening and closing the pump inlet and outlet respectively. Independently claimed is a method of controlling a hydraulic pump driven by an internal combustion engine to reduce the load on the engine during staff-up which comprises providing the pump with a variable stroke lost motion piston.