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Patent GB-2360006-A (GB)
Title: Paint spray housing for reduced paint build-up
Inventor: STRUMOLO GARY STEVEN
IPC: B05B15/04
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: A paint spray system 12 for directing paint to a part 12 has a paint atomiser head 22 having a bell housing 34 and a bell-atomiser 32. An electrically conductive tape 42 is applied to a surface of the paint atomiser head. The tape 42 may be applied to the bell housing 34 or the front surface 28 or side surfaces of the support housing 26. Tape 42 is electrically connected to a power source 20 to generate an electrical field and thereby an electrical force on charged paint particles 40 produced at the bell-atomiser 32. The electrical field repels the paint particles 40 from the paint atomiser head 22 to reduce the maintenance of the paint spray system 10.
Patent GB-2374241-A (GB)
Title: Managing Internet Protocol unicast and multicast audio communication
Inventor: HARDISTY TIMOTHY
IPC: H04M3/56
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: A system for managing internet protocol of at least unicast and/or multicast communications over a network has a network interface 20 for interfacing between the network 10 and other parts of the system. An audio compression/decompression and packetising controller 30 is interposed between the interface 20 and an audio mixer 40 such that the network interface outputs audio signals to the audio mixer for mixing the audio signals at different respective audio levels. An audio channel manager is connected to the controller 30 and audio mixer 40 so as to dynamically allocate audio channels and for connecting the audio mixer to an allocated channel. A message manager 60 is connected to the network interface and to the audio channel manager for managing the unicast and/or multicast communication of the audio signals.
Patent GB-2360935-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner having a secondary inlet for drawing in airborne particles
Inventor: IBBERTSON HAYLEY
IPC: A47L7/00
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a surface cleaning head 3 defining an inlet 10, a container 1 for collecting dirt and dust, a primary passageway 8,9 connecting the inlet 10 in the cleaning head 3 to the container 1 and suction means 6 for drawing dirt and dust in through the inlet 10. One or more secondary inlets 20 are provided on a surface of the vacuum cleaner remote from the inlet 10 in the cleaning head 3, in order to draw in airborne dirt and dust. There may be one or more tubes 30 extending over the outer casing having secondary inlets at intervals along its length through which airborne particles can be drawn. Dampening means may be provided to control the flow of air through the respective inlets.
Patent GB-2375284-A (GB)
Title: Kettle with discharge pump
Inventor: HILL GEOFFREY ERNEST
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: An electric kettle comprises a vessel (10) provided with a pump (18) for delivering water through an outlet (19a) and into a cup (C) positioned alongside the vessel. The outlet 19a is above an inset portion 16 of the vessel and is itself beneath a conventional spout 13. An on/off switch 20 for the electrical heating element 15 of the vessel and a push-button for the pump 18 may be mounted at the top of a handle 12. A compartment 17 at the bottom of the vessel 10 may house the pump 18 and a control circuit therefor. The kettle may be cordless, standing on a base 30 which also supports the cup C.
Patent GB-2375573-A (GB)
Title: A device for sealing an aperture for a fixing for a sealed enclosure
Inventor: THOMPSON RICHARD JOHN
IPC: F16B33/00
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: A device 20 for sealing an aperture 22 for a fixing, such as a bolt 24, for a sealed enclosure 26 has a body 28 having an aperture 30 extending from a first surface 32 to a second surface 34. Body 28 also has a chamfered surface 36 and a retaining means 38 adjacent the first surface 32 to engage and seal the body 28 within aperture 22 of enclosure 26. Body 28 also has a cap engaging means 40 adjacent the second surface 34. The device also includes a cap 42 and a sealing gasket 46. In order to provide an adequate seal preventing water entering enclosure 26, the body 28 is inserted into aperture 22 and attached thereto. The enclosure is then offered to a wall and bolt 24 inserted though aperture 30 and fixed in a corresponding hole in the wall. The cap 42 can then be located on body 28 and gasket 46 assists in sealing the cap 42 and body 28.
Patent GB-2360594-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring performance of downhole equipment
Inventor: HIRON STEPHANE
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 1999-11-16
Abstract: A method for use with equipment located downhole in a subterranean well includes providing a model describing behavior of the equipment and measuring a state of the equipment downhole. An indication is received of the state at a surface of the well, and the model is modified based on the indication. The system includes a communication link, a circuit and a machine. The communication link is adapted to furnish an indication of a state of the equipment to the surface of the well. The circuit is located downhole and is adapted to detect the state and produce the indication. The machine is adapted to provide a model describing behavior of the equipment and modify the model based on the indication.
Patent GB-2360956-A (GB)
Title: Assessing deterioration of a NOx catalytic converter
Inventor: BERGER JOACHIM
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 1999-09-15
Abstract: Assessing deterioration of NOx catalytic converter of an i.c.e. (internal combustion engine), having a NOx sensor downstream of a NOx trap, wherein the NOx trap is supplied with alternating pulses of either NOx rich fumes (lean burn mode) or fumes of lesser NOx content which also include reducing agents (rich burn mode). At least one variable of the progression with respect to time of a signal of the NOx sensor in a new NOx catalytic converter is measured. This process is repeated. Deviations between the measured variables beyond a predetermined threshold value are taken to be indicators of a defective NOx catalytic converter. The threshold value is obtained by the multiplication of at least one variable by a factor, or by addition of an offset value to at least one variable.
Patent GB-2361914-A (GB)
Title: A drinking vessel
Inventor: REES ARNOLD EDWARD
IPC: A61J9/00
Filed: 2000-02-14
Abstract: A drinking vessel (10) includes a cover (14) and a mouthpiece (28), the mouthpiece (28) having at least a flexible portion (30) which in its unflexed state engages a plug (40) extending up through the mouthpiece (28). When the flexible portion (30) is flexed, for example by suction or pressing or biting with lips or teeth the flexible portion (30) flexes out of engagement with the plug (40), forming a liquid passage. As a result a self-sealing drinking vessel (10) is provided which provides liquid on user demand.
Patent GB-2362392-A (GB)
Title: Dyeing or washing installation for narrow textile fabrics and method for removing an excess amount of dye or washing agent
Inventor: STANG HANS-PETER
IPC: D06B15/04
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a dyeing or washing installation (1) for narrow textile fabrics (2). The fabric (2) is guided through a dyeing or washing liquor, whereupon an excess amount of dye or washing agent is removed. The aim of the invention is to improve application of the dye and removal of excess amounts thereof in an advantageous manner. This is achieved by guiding the narrow fabric (2) along a suction nozzle (6) which is adapted to the width of said fabric and arranged downstream from the dyeing or washing liquor.
Patent GB-2374440-A (GB)
Title: A method for sending data, via a wire-free transmission, from a vehicle to a control centre
Inventor: RAITHEL MATHIAS
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: A method for documentation of data for a vehicle, with the data being stored in a data memory (2) in the vehicle (1), the data in the data memory (2) being updated in the event of changes, and this data being transmitted via a wirefree data transmission device (4) to a control centre (5) outside the vehicle (1), in which case the control centre (5), triggered by an initiation signal, passes on the data to a configuration documentation server (7), the data is stored in a database (6), in particular in a chronological sequence and broken down into products, in order to record the configuration standard outside the vehicle (1) for replacement of products on the vehicle (1).
Patent GB-2372287-A (GB)
Title: Key cylinder
Inventor: KATAGIRI TOSHIHARU
IPC: E05B85/22
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: A key cylinder selectively (1) locks and unlocks a lock mechanism. The key cylinder (1) has a rotor (12) and a lever (13). The rotor (12) is rotated by a key. The lever (13) connects the rotor (12) to the lock mechanism. The key cylinder (1) has a recess (37) formed in an end of the rotor (12). An end portion of the lever (13) fits in the recess (37). A cushion (54) is located between the basal end of the lever (13) and the recess (37). The cushion (54) holds the lever (13) such that an axis of the lever (13) and an axis of the rotor (12) forms an angle within a predetermined range of angles. In other embodiments a casing-mounted spring has ends guided to engage the rotor (figs. 4-10) and the rotor has a mounting portion to engage different forms of lever (figs. 11-14).
Patent GB-2373465-A (GB)
Title: 360 Degree Clutch Collar
Inventor: MILBOURNE RODNEY
IPC: B25B23/14
Filed: 2002-01-22
Abstract: An adjustment mechanism 704 for a clutch includes an annular adjustment structure 760 having an adjustment profile 770 with a ramp section (Fig 30, 778), a first adjustment segment (Fig 30, 772), a last adjustment segment (Fig 30, 774) and a plurality of intermediate adjustment segments (Fig 30, 776). The first adjustment segment is configured to correspond to a first clutch setting and the last adjustment segment is configured to correspond to a last clutch setting. The ramp section is positioned between the first and last adjustment segments such that the adjustment structure is rotatable between the first and last adjustment segments and between the last and first adjustment segments without engaging any of the intermediate adjustment segments.
Patent GB-2384841-A (GB)
Title: Pipe cleaning tool
Inventor: MULLINER HAMISH CHARLES GREGOR
IPC: B05B13/06
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: A pipe cleaning tool includes a rotating head (1 fig 1) fixed to a connecting rod (2 fig 1). High-pressure water or air enters through the connecting rod 2 in the direction shown by (6 fig1) and into the rotating head 1. The water or air is then forced out through rear holes (5 fig 3) that are off centre and in the same direction thus causing the rotating head 1 to spin at high speed. At the same time water or air is forced out through the front hole (3 fig 2) that is also off centre. This producing a cone effect in front of the pipe cleaning tool which breaks up blockages as it travels along. From the rear of the rotating head 1 a large cone effect is being produced that propels the pipe cleaning tool through pipes, drains or gutters and cleans the inner wall as it travels along.
Patent GB-2376594-A (GB)
Title: Microphone unit mounting structure
Inventor: KOMIYAMA TAKEHIKO
IPC: H04M1/03
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: A microphone unit 1 is mounted in e..g. a mobile telephone by means of a member 5 formed on the case of the mobile telephone. The microphone unit extends through an aperture 7 formed in a printed circuit board 3, allowing the total thickness of the mobile phone to be reduced. The microphone unit 1 is provided with electrical contacts that engage the microphone e.g. spring contacts, and these contacts are formed into a projecting electrical connection portion that extends from the unit 1. This projecting electrical connection portion engages with conductive portions 8 on the printed circuit board 3 to connect the microphone to its associated circuitry. The mounting means is particularly applicable to slimline mobile phones or portable radio equipment.
Patent GB-2374820-A (GB)
Title: Steel tube manufacture associated with perforating gun carriers
Inventor: PARROTT ROBERT A
IPC: E21B43/117
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: The manufacture of electric resistance welded steel tube steel tubes typically used in the production of perforating gun carriers. The method of manufacture comprising the roll forming of sheet alloy steel into a tube of which the edges of the metal stock are welded together typically by electric resistance welding. Subsequent process steps include stretching and reducing the tube to reach a desired diameter and wall thickness. Heat treatment is then carried out to acquire the desired mechanical properties, in addition to the option of further cold working and heat treatment cycles to realise other determined mechanical states. Methods also includes machining and extrusion whereby grooves 46 or recesses 44 are created on the outside diameter of the tube 43. The invention furthermore provides for a method of using a gun carrier in a well subject to being conveyed on an orientated gun string.
Patent GB-2388770-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable travel seat for a child
Inventor: MIDGLEY SARAH MARIE
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: An inflatable travel seat for a child can be deflated for storage in its own carrying case (F, fig 4) when not in use. The seat comprises separate seat cushion B and backrest A with means C to connect the two parts if required. The backrest A may be angled to provide a comfortable recline position and may have additional head support to guide the vehicle's safety belt away from the child's head. The seat cushion B can be used as a booster seat independently of the backrest. The seat is manufactured from fabric coated plastic or rubber with a valve system D for inflation and deflation. The booster seat B may have a textured base to maintain its position on the vehicle seat.
Patent GB-2372791-A (GB)
Title: A member for removably closing a cylindrical opening
Inventor: WILSON BUDDY A
IPC: F16L55/11
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: A removable closure member for closing a cylindrical opening having a circumferential slot therein, the closure member formed of a plug body having a top surface and an external cylindrical surface, a first and a second leas each having an outer substantially semi-cylindrical edge, a first end portion of each leaf being pivotally secured to the plug body permitting each leaf to be pivoted between a retracted position and an expanded position in which the outer edge of each leaf is receivable within the circumferential slot in the cylindrical opening and a plug holder removably attachable to the plug body top surface and having a rotatable portion for pivoting the leaves between their retracted and expanded positions.
Patent GB-2390959-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia multiplexing with supplementary header bits
Inventor: PARK DONG SEEK
IPC: H04N7/08
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: A multiplexing/demultiplexing method in a multimedia digital system comprises encoding multimedia data, multiplexing the encoded multimedia data into predetermined units (eg protocol data units [PDU's], fig.3A) , each unit having a header 320, and adding at least one bit to the header of each multiplexed unit (fig.3D). The multiplexing may be applied to an H.324 system and the method is particularly suitable for use in systems with error prone channels such as wireless H.324M systems.
Patent GB-2390993-A (GB)
Title: Tool with engaging arrangement to prevent rotation of at least one bolt head during fixing
Inventor: STEWART ALLISTER
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A tool (10, fig 2) for use in securing a first element to a second element via at least one threaded bolt and a respective nut, comprises a support structure provided with at least one formation configured to engage a head of the or each respective bolt. The support structure has an engaging arrangement configured to releasably engage the first element such that the or each formation engages the head of its respective bolt to prevent rotation the bolt as the respective nut is threadedly engaged with the bolt. Preferably the support structure comprises a plate 11 on which formations 13 are provided, and a locking pin 15 tethered to the plate which is provided with an internally threaded transverse through-bore which receives the shank 16 of a thumb screw 17. Alternatively, the tool may comprise support bars (40, fig 5) which may be engaged with a first element, eg a deck track (31, fig 7). Screwdriver tip projections (44, fig 5) may then be aligned with respective bolt heads (34, fig 7) to prevent their rotation as respective nuts are engaged with lowermost ends of bolts (33, fig 7).
Patent GB-2381648-A (GB)
Title: Restoring head stability in a data storage system
Inventor: YANG WON-CHOUL
IPC: G11B5/00
Filed: 2002-09-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus for restoring the stability of a head (201) in a data storage system (10) by automatically applying a bias shock current (202B) to the head in accordance with the result of a thermal asperity detector (205). If the bit error rate is large 302 or an error correction code fails to correct an error 403, then a thermal asperity detection routine is activated 304,405 to determine whether or not the problem is being caused by instability of the head. If this is the case then a bias shock current 308,408 is automatically applied to the head to restore head stability. The procedure is applicable to cases where a quality problem occurs in the manufacturing process and/or in severe user conditions.
Patent GB-2392609-A (GB)
Title: Holding device
Inventor: CHANG CHING-YI
IPC: F16M11/06
Filed: 2002-09-09
Abstract: A holding device comprises a fastening member 10 including a back plate 19 for attachment to a surface, a first element 10 and a second element 12 upstanding from the back plate, the first and second upstanding elements defining a recess 18 and at least one of the upstanding elements having an aperture 113. The device further includes an article-holding member 20 having a connection portion 22 and a holding portion 24, the connection portion having an aperture 23 and the holding portion being adapted to hold an article. The connection portion is locatable in the recess such that the connection portion aperture is aligned with the aperture(s) in the upstanding element(s) and a locking pin or screw 30 is insertable in the apertures to lock the article-holding member to the fastening member. Snap-on covers 13, 14 are preferably provided. The article holding members can be single, plural and fixed or angularly adjustable (Fig 9). Articles such as containers such as glasses or towels (Fig 8) can be securely held.. The fastening member can screwed to a wall.
Patent GB-2382258-A (GB)
Title: Traffic manipulation to improve throughput in a Computer Network
Inventor: SEABORNE ANDREW FRANKLIN
IPC: H04L12/801
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: In order to improve the throughput and the predictability of performance of a computer network 10, traffic is injected into the network by a traffic manipulator 12 at fixed intervals. The additional traffic seeks to randomise the flow of traffic on the computer network, and/or cause the traffic to conform to, or approach, a negative exponential distribution. Other embodiments include introducing the additional traffic to cause a mean rate, standard deviation, Hurst parameter and/or another statistical parameter to approach values for random traffic.
Patent GB-2389521-A (GB)
Title: Travellers head support that attaches to a seat and engages the chin
Inventor: WILLIAMS TIMOTHY JOHN HUGHES
IPC: A47C7/38
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: A head support for passengers of aeroplanes, coaches, trains or the like is provided. The head support comprises a chin engaging member which surrounds the chin of a passenger so as to support it and thereby prevent the head lolling sideways or forwards. The chin engaging member is coupled to the seat of the aeroplane, train etc. by a seat attachment means. In preferred embodiments, the chin engaging member includes a cavity for supporting the chin and the seat attachment means includes a pair of hooks which hook over the seat back and are each attached to ends of the chin engaging member.
Patent GB-2397215-A (GB)
Title: A drinking vessel support/holder with a suction cap attachment
Inventor: WARD ANTONY JOHN
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A drinking vessel support/holder with a suction cup attachment that may support a drinking vessel from a vertical or near vertical surface without the need for a permanent or semipermanent fixing method. The main body of the support/holder may have a load bearing spine 5 with a base 4 with an outer lip 9 and an arm arrangement 6 to prevent the drinking vessel from toppling out of the support/holder. Preferably the spine 5 is pivotally attached to the suction cup and may extend to accommodate a variety of drinking vessels. The main body may have an additional support 8 to brace the support/holder against a vertical surface and additional arm arrangements 6 up and down the spine 5. Preferably the main body may be made from moulded plastic.
Patent GB-2384804-A (GB)
Title: A wellbore casing having thick and thin wall sections
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: A wellbore casing is formed from a tubular member having thick (115) and thin (210) wall sections and where a compressible annular member (seal) (245) is coupled to each of the thin wall sections (210).
Patent GB-2391654-A (GB)
Title: Portable information device
Inventor: IM SUNG-BIN
IPC: H04M1/72409
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: A portable information device (200) has an interfacing unit (202) in connection with an external device (100) for receiving input key data therefrom, and a key code converting unit (206) for converting the input key data into key code values that can be input to the portable information device (200). As a user can input data through a keypad of a mobile telephone with which he/she is familiar, the user can input data with speed and convenience. The key code converting unit uses key code mapping tables.
Patent GB-2390356-A (GB)
Title: Bin hoist tilting mechanism using gear arrangement
Inventor: OTTO LIFT UK LIMITED
IPC: B65F3/08
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: A bin hoist 102 comprising a tilting mechanism is arranged to tilt a bin 104 lifted by the hoist. The tilting mechanism comprises at least one driver gear 710;716, driven by a driving means 708, and a driven gear 712;718 arranged to rotate at least one driven arm 210 relative to the hoist 102 thereby allowing a bin 104 to be rotated. The driver gear 710;716 and the driven gear 712;718 may comprise helical gears.
Patent GB-2393234-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid valve and the use thereof in a drop on demand ink jet printer
Inventor: HORSNELL DAVID ANDREW
IPC: G06K15/10
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: A solenoid valve, capable of operation at high frequencies, is characterised by a plunger (1) made from an electromagnetically soft material having a saturation flux density greater than 1.4, a diameter of 3 mms or less and a length to diameter ratio of less than 15:1.
Patent GB-2406088-A (GB)
Title: Blister package having opening means
Inventor: HARPER LEWIS JAMES
IPC: B65D75/36
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A package has a base web consisting of a polymeric film or sheet having at least one recess (3) with a packaged item therein, and a sealing web (4) sealed to the base web and covering the recess (3), the sealing web (4) having a strength which substantially prevents the packaged item from being pushed through it on applying force to the recess (3) in the base web. A portion of the package where the base web is sealed to the sealing web (4) has two substantially parallel lines of weakness (11, 12) positioned so that said portion can be folded towards a portion of the sealing web (4) and a corner of the package can be used to puncture the sealing web (4) so that the packaged item can then be pushed through the sealing web (4).