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Patent GB-2424038-A (GB)
Title: Window stay arrangement
Inventor: DOLMAN TERENCE JAMES
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A stay arrangement (10) has a sash arm (12) and a frame track (18). Two carriages (20, 20A) carry the stay arrangement, by pivots (28, 34). Both carriages (20, 22) are able to move along the track (18) but are constrained by a locking arrangement controlling the carriage (22), and a friction arrangement controlling the carriage (20). With the locking arrangement engaged, the window can open normally, to a fully open position for emergency egress. With the locking arrangement released, the carriage (22) can move from the end of the track (18) (as shown) to allow access to the outside face of the window, for cleaning. The pivot arrangements shown, and particularly the use of a slot (62), allow the motion of the sash to be modified, for example to ensure that seals are not trapped, or to accommodate different sash or frame profiles.
Patent GB-2439096-A (GB)
Title: Light signalling apparatus
Inventor: TABOR TIMOTHY
IPC: G08G1/095
Filed: 2006-06-17
Abstract: A traffic light signalling apparatus which is accessible from the rear for general maintenance such as the replacement of the light source. The apparatus comprises a housing 106 for a plurality of lamps 102 which are viewable, to oncoming traffic, from the front of the apparatus. An opening 202 in the rear of the housing 106 allows access to the inner apparatus, a lamp 102 and its associated lamp holder 201 may be removed through the opening 202, the lamp holder 201 comprising a connector which disconnects the power supply to the lamp when the lamp holder 201 is removed. Also disclosed is a method of performing maintenance tasks on the assembly from the rear of the housing so that the front face of the apparatus is not obscured to oncoming traffic.
Patent GB-2440208-A (GB)
Title: Flashing, illuminated sign formed with LEDs, in the form of an illuminated house number or an illuminated roadside warning triangle.
Inventor: WARREN GRANT
IPC: E01F9/615
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: An illuminated sign is formed with LEDs 6 to provide the illumination and is in the form of an illuminated house number or letter, or an illuminated roadside warning triangle (Fig. 6). The LEDs may be continuously illuminated or they may flash. If formed as an illuminated house number this flashing may be used to indicate an emergency and to help emergency services locate the house. The sign is preferably adapted to be powered from an external power supply such as a mains power supply or a cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2429020-A (GB)
Title: Carding machine having roller temperature and speed sensors and framework temperature sensor.
Inventor: TOEBBEN ROBERT
IPC: D01G15/38
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: A carding machine, a roller (4), having at least one clothed and/or non-clothed, movable or stationary machine element (14; 30a, 30b, 30c) located opposite the roller clothing and spaced radially therefrom and having two fixed lateral holding devices, side panels, (19a, 19b) on which work elements are mounted, first and second measuring elements, connected to a control device (44) are provided for detecting variables linked to the dimensions of the roller. The first measuring element comprises a temperature probe (28) for the temperature of the roller surface. The second measuring element comprises a rotational speed sensor (27) for the roller speed. To allow an actual carding nip or gap to be determined at any desired time and to permit a comparison with a preset carding distance, a third measuring element (29) for the temperature of the holding devices (19a, 19b) and the control device determines the actual spacing for the roller and the side panels.
Patent GB-2427447-A (GB)
Title: Sealer gun
Inventor: HIRATA KOUTAROU
IPC: B05C11/10
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a sealer gun in which even an operator having no expert skill can easily conduct application by optionally setting the bead width, and keep the application uniform from the initial stage to the final stage. In the sealer gun, the needle valve is moved backward by predetermined strokes by operating the trigger, and a sealer is spouted from the gap between the valve seat and the needle valve. In this instance, with the adjusting knob of the notch portion provided in the base portion of the gun body, the position-adjusting member is moved back and forth, and the moving-backward stroke of the needle valve is controlled. The tapered portion 8b is formed at the tip of the needle valve, and the orifice member is provided in the sealer passage in the downstream of the valve seat so as to absorb the pulsating pressure variation of the sealer.
Patent GB-2442472-A (GB)
Title: Security clamp
Inventor: STEVENS PHILIP ANDREW
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A clamp to securely connect digital projectors or other devices to a support comprises inner and outer telescopically slidable tubes 21, 22 supporting clamp members 24, 25 to engage the device therebetween. The outer tubes slidably engages into a lock housing 23 and a pin member extends from a locking means 26a through a housing aperture to engage selected aligned apertures 20a, 20b in the tubes - to enable the clamp to secure different sizes of device. A tether 27b for the clamp engages through a hole 27c of the housing and is locked therein by engagement with an anchor member 27a. The housing may be provided with a universal coupling for mounting onto a support pole.
Patent GB-2433952-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for using formation property data
Inventor: FOGAL JAMES M
IPC: E21B49/10
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: This application relates to various methods and apparatus for rapidly obtaining accurate formation property data from a drilled earthen borehole. Once obtained, the formation property data, including formation fluid pressure, may be corrected, calibrated and supplemented using various other data and techniques disclosed herein. Furthermore, the formation property data may be used for numerous other purposes. For example, the data may be used to correct or supplement other information gathered from the borehole; it may be used to supplement formation images or models; or, it may be used to adjust a drilling or producing parameter. Various other uses of accurately and quickly obtained formation property data are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2444229-A (GB)
Title: Container for mop pads
Inventor: DUNCAN CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
IPC: A47J47/18
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: This invention relates to the field of mopping of floors. In particular the invention relates to flat mops in which a generally planar mopping layer or pad is attached to the underside of a mop head. According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a container having a base portion 2 on which may be stacked absorbent mopping layers intended for subsequent attachment to a mop head. The base portion 2 includes liquid guide means 10 for guiding and distributing liquid over the base portion 2 so as to facilitate wetting of the mopping layers by a mopping liquid. The guide means 10 promote distribution of liquid across the base portion 2 and thereby into contact with the mopping layers, which are preferably stacked end-on and side by side in the container. The guide means 10 preferably comprises one or more channels 10 though which the liquid may flow and these channels 10 may have a U-section or a V-section shape and may run diagonally, transversely or longitudinally across the base 2 of the container. A reservoir 11 for the liquid may also be provided to continuously supply liquid to the guide channels 10.
Patent GB-2430084-A (GB)
Title: Cooling electronic devices in computer systems
Inventor: YATSKOV ALEXANDER I
IPC: H01L23/427
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for cooling processors and other electronic components in computers and other systems are disclosed herein. A heat sink configured in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a heat pipe structure. The heat pipe structure includes an interface portion offset from a body portion by a leg portion. The interface portion is configured to be positioned proximate to a processor or other electronic device, and the body portion is configured to be spaced apart from the electronic device. The heat pipe structure further includes a working fluid. The working fluid is positioned to absorb heat from the electronic device at the interface portion of the heat pipe structure and transfer the heat to the body portion of the heat pipe structure. In one embodiment, the heat sink can further include a plurality of cooling fins attached to the body portion of the heat pipe structure.
Patent GB-2436541-A (GB)
Title: Grooved craft board
Inventor: GULLICK PHYLLIS
IPC: B31F1/07
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: Craft board 1 is a rectangular moulded plastics board or base 2. The board 1 may be used with a stylus tool in a generally known manner. The upper face F1 of the board 1 includes a broken, raised edge or guide means G (butt bar) approximately 4mm or 5mm in height, consisting of a series of aligned, spaced ribs, arranged along each edge 2b, 2c, 2d, and 2e of the base 2. Thus, the guide means G is concentrically arranged with the periphery 1a of the board 1. A sheet of card may be positioned on top of the board face F1 with its edge positioned firmly against the inner edges Ga of the selected butt bar ribs G, on one edge the base 2. A fold or score line can be created on the card using a stylus tool and the appropriate score line groove 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 to make a box or card. Line grooves 7, 13, 3, 14 act as an indication means in locating the required score line groove.
Patent GB-2441963-A (GB)
Title: a height-adjusting arrangment for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: MOON JOO-SUNG
IPC: A47L5/34
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A height-adjusting apparatus for the nozzle unit (10, fig 1) of an upright vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The apparatus adjusts the distance between a rotary brush (30, fig 5) and a surface to be cleaned, and includes a lifting unit (100, fig 1) pivotably disposed on the nozzle unit (10, fig 1), and an actuating unit 200 disposed in a modularised state at the rear of the nozzle unit (10, fig 1) so that a portion 235 thereof is exposed to the outside of the nozzle unit (10, fig 1). Raising or lowering of the lifting unit (100, fig 1) occurs as said portion 235 is repeatedly pushed by a user. The actuating unit 200 may comprise a lever 230 having a foot-engageable pedal 235, a rotatable cam wheel 220 engageable with one end of the lifting unit (100, fig 1) and a bracket 210 to which the lever 230 and cam wheel 220 are mounted. The lever 230, cam wheel 220 and bracket 210 are preferably assembled to one another so that they are mountable to and detachable from the nozzle unit (10, fig 1) as a single body. The lever 230 may also comprise at least one resilient projection (231a, fig 3) that engages with a hanging projection (229, fig 4) on the cam wheel 220 so that rotation of the lever 230 is transferred to the cam wheel 220. The lever 230 may also include a resilient bar 233 which has an end tip resiliently fixed to the front of the bracket 210 to return the lever 230 to its original position.
Patent GB-2447093-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: MCGARIAN BRUCE
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: A valve comprises a housing (1, Fig. 1) having an outer wall, a piston (3, Fig. 1) disposed within the outer wall, the piston having a fluid channel formed in an interior thereof; and a control arrangement comprising a rotating element 6 which is rotatable with respect to the housing and the piston, and a driving member 4 which is adapted to drive against the rotating element 6. In a first rotational orientation of the rotating element, the piston and housing may be driven with respect to one another in a first direction so that the driving member 4 moves with respect to the rotating element 6 and contacts the rotating element to exert a force which tends to drive the rotating element in a direction substantially parallel with the first direction. Relative motion between the piston and the housing is halted by the rotating element 6 contacting a stop element, during which motion the piston remains in a first position or range of positions relative to the housing. In a second rotational orientation of the rotating element 6, the piston and housing may be driven with respect to one another so that the piston reaches a second position relative to the housing.
Patent GB-2448498-A (GB)
Title: Use of brakes to aid vehicle steering below a threshold speed
Inventor: SAYERS IAN JOHN
IPC: B60T8/1755
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: A vehicle (10) includes a pair of steerable front wheels (14a, 14b), and a pair of rear wheels (15a, 15b) which may each independently be braked by the operation of respective brake devices (45c, 45d), the vehicle (10) further including a controller (30) which is capable of providing signals independently to the brake devices (45c, 45d) of the rear wheels (15a, 15b) to effect application and release of a selected brake, and the method including sensing the vehicle (10) traveling speed and providing a first input (26) to the controller (30), sensing steering of the vehicle (10) by the operator and providing a second input (43) to the controller (30), and where the traveling speed is below a threshold speed, and depending on the direction of steering of the vehicle (10), the controller (30) applying one of the brakes. The applied braking force may be proportional to the steering angle, the vehicle speed or a combination thereof.
Patent GB-2449906-A (GB)
Title: Fastener with magnet and mechanical coupling requiring rotation to release
Inventor: CLARKE MICHAEL
IPC: A44B5/02
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: A fastener has two parts 10, 50 separable along a separation axis, at least one part has a permanent magnet 18, 58 establishing magnetic attraction of the parts along the separation axis 70. Further, the fastener comprises a mechanical coupling, formed respectively on the two parts of the fastener and is configured such that the parts cannot be separated along the axis without relative rotation of the parts about the axis. The mechanical coupling may comprise complementary screw thread elements, bayonet coupling or cooperation of a formation 60 and grooves (figure 4, 56). The fastener may be used within cufflinks.
Patent GB-2451876-A (GB)
Title: Pump system for a pressure sewer system
Inventor: MOORE ANDREW
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A pump system for a pressure sewer system, comprising a pump (30), a cutter (32) and an electric motor (31) configured to drive the pump and the cutter; the pump system comprises a current sensor (40) that measures the electric current provided to the motor and the controller (33) stops the operation of the motor if the current drawn by the electric motor exceeds the predetermined threshold.
Patent GB-2437475-A (GB)
Title: Water-based inks for ink-jet printing
Inventor: DOI YASUHIRO
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which not only satisfies a high optical density but also exhibits excellent high lighter-fastness and gloss; and a water dispersion used for the water-based ink. There are provided a water dispersion for ink-jet printing containing (A) a self- dispersible pigment, (B) self-emulsifiable polymer particles containing a constitutional unit derived from a salt-forming group -containing monomer, and (C) emulsion polymer particles; and a water-based ink containing the water dispersion.
Patent GB-2453173-A (GB)
Title: Polynucleotide primers
Inventor: BOARD RUTH
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A polynucleotide comprising at least the final six nucleotides of one of the following primer sequences, or a sequence complementary thereto: SEQ. ID NOS. 3 to 16, 18, 20 to 33, 35 or 37 to 39. The primers are used for the detection of tumour associated phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K) class 1A (PIK3CA) mutations. Also claimed is a method of detecting the presence of a mutation in the PIK3CA gene by a hybridisation reaction.
Patent GB-2454180-A (GB)
Title: A cover and solar heater for a swimming pool
Inventor: HUSSEY JOHN HUMPHREY
IPC: F24J2/04
Filed: 2007-10-29
Abstract: A swimming pool heater includes a flexible buoyant cover 1 formed by upper 8 and lower 9 layers with a channel 5 therebetween. Pool water is pumped through the channel to be heated by the sun 7. Preferably one or both of the layers contain bubbles 10 for buoyancy. The upper layer of the cover may be translucent and the lower layer may be heat absorbing. The channel can have an inlet 12 and outlet 14; they can be at opposite ends of the cover, possibly with the inlet higher than the outlet. The outlet is preferably connected to a perforated discharge pipe 6; the pipe may form a resilient edging for the cover. There can be several channels separated by waterproof seams. The cover is preferably mounted in a storage reel 3 which may distribute the pool Water to the cover. A method and kit for installation are also claimed.
Patent GB-2443939-A (GB)
Title: Retention of an actuating spring in a one-way clutch
Inventor: WYS DENNIS N
IPC: F16D41/12
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: A one-way clutch for transmitting torque in one rotary direction comprise a cam plate 24 including notches 32 spaced angularly about an axis, a rocker plate 22 including pockets 28 spaced angularly about the axis. Rockers 26 are located in the pockets 28 and are urged into engagement with the notches 32 by springs 44 located in spring recesses 40. Each spring recess 40 has two retainers 250, 252 which retain each spring 44 in the recess 40. The retainers 250, 252 are semicircular protrusions which are spaced from a bottom surface 258 of the recess 40. An innermost leg (270, fig 22) of spring (144) is located in the space between the retainers 250, 252 and the surfaces 258. Each spring recess 40 is narrower at the bottom surface 258 than at an open end so as to produce a flared recess 40.
Patent GB-2446257-A (GB)
Title: Cationic dyes comprising a 2-oxo-tetrahydrothiophen-3-ylamino substituent for dyeing keratin-containing fibres
Inventor: ELIU VICTOR
IPC: A61K8/49
Filed: 2008-01-16
Abstract: Dyes of formula (1): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=28 WI=48 LX=837 LY=674 TI=CF> <PC>```wherein D is a cationic radical consisting or comprising an anthraquinone, acridine, azo, azomethine, hydrazomethine, benzodifuranone, coumarine, diketopyrrolopyrrole, dioxazine, diphenylmethane, formazan, indigoid, indophenol, naphthalimide, naphthaquinone, nitroaryl, merocyanine, methine, oxazine, perinone, perylene, pyrenequinone, phthalocyanine, phenazine, quinoneimine, quinacridone, quinophthalone, stilbene, styryl, triphenylmethane, xanthene, thiazine, thioxanthene or direct dye; may be used for dyeing keratin-containing fibres.
Patent GB-2444449-A (GB)
Title: Alarms for golf bags and the like
Inventor: GILEWICZ MATTHEW RICHARD
IPC: G08B29/18
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: A hand-portable alarm base unit for protecting a golf bag or a golf club holder has a substantially spherical shell that may emulate a golf ball. The unit can thereby fit into a ball pocket or a ball holder of the golf bag or golf club holder. The shell comprises first and second parts that are moveable with respect to each another, and contains switch means responsive to said movement to operate alarm circuitry in the base unit.
Patent GB-2451554-A (GB)
Title: Mobile access platform with stabilising device
Inventor: VILANOVA CARLOS CASANOVAS
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 2008-07-21
Abstract: A stabilising device for the cover 8 of a mobile access platform 1 to a vehicle comprises a collapsible leg 10 mounted on the cover. When the platform is established the interior edge 7 is joined articulately to the cover, which is capable of constituting a coplanar extension of the platform, and is coplanar at the same time with the seating floor 2 of the vehicle. The stabilising device is mounted on the underside of the cover when it is an operative position and comprises a collapsible leg which is capable of supporting the cover in its working position on the floor of the vehicle. The leg rests on the lower side of the cover in an inoperative condition, and forms a 90{ angle with the cover in its operative condition. An electric actuator 14 may be provided to move the leg from its inoperative position to its operative position.
Patent GB-2455843-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting diode multi-layer module
Inventor: HSU CHI-YUAN
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2008-09-15
Abstract: A package method and structure for a light emitting diode multi-layer module, wherein the method comprises the steps of: fabricating a printed circuit layer with a plurality of staggered nodes on a substrate; fabricating a frame around the substrate; fabricating a protruding inclined pier around the bottom rim of the inner wall of the frame; fabricating a plurality of convex reflecting microstructure points on the surface of the printed circuit layer; positioning chips and wire bonding; spraying reflecting paint on the surface of the substrate and the inner wall of the frame except the chips; filling a silica gel diffusion layer formed by mixing the silica gel and the diffusion powder into the frame; and evenly coating a fluorescent glue layer formed by evenly mixing another silica gel and fluorescent powder on the silica gel diffusion layer.
Patent GB-2451771-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for selectively orienting a bit
Inventor: HULICK KENT ERIN
IPC: E21B4/20
Filed: 2007-05-03
Abstract: An apparatus for selectively orienting a bit (156) at the end of a drill string (135) in a wellbore (133), said apparatus connectable to a motive apparatus (127) for rotating said drill string (135) and said bit (156), said apparatus comprising: a control member apparatus comprising a control member (31) movable to effect a change in orientation of the bit (156) in the wellbore, and a signal apparatus (30) for producing a movement signal indicative of movement of said control member (31), and a controller (60) for communication with said motive apparatus (127) and said control member (31), the controller (60) for translating said movement signal from the control member apparatus into a command signal for the motive apparatus (127), the arrangement being such that, in use, the command signal commands the motive apparatus (127) to rotate the drill string (135) and the bit (156) substantially in correspondence with the movement of said control member (31).
Patent GB-2465193-A (GB)
Title: Detecting updated files in a firmware over the air update using CRC values
Inventor: MCCARTHY PATRICK
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2008-11-10
Abstract: Firmware in a computing device, e.g. a mobile phone (2), is stored in a plurality of repository files each comprising one or more settings (i.e. a profile). Default settings are stored within repository files in a read-only portion of non-volatile memory, e.g. operating system partition (116), whereas corresponding user-modified settings are stored in second versions of repository files in a writable portion, e.g. user partition (118). A cyclic redundancy check (CRC) value for each repository file of system partition is stored in a CRC file (602). A firmware over-the-air (FOTA) update 300 overwrites 302 at least one repository file with an updated version and also contains a new CRC file (700) for each file contained within the upgrade. A repository server of the computing device compares 502 CRC values from CRC files (700, 602) to identify repository files within partition (116) that have been changed by the FOTA update. For each indentified updated repository file, the repository server merges 312 any corresponding user-modified settings with the updated repository file.