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Patent GB-2393106-A (GB)
Title: Wall bracket
Inventor: BENNETT MARTIN PETER
IPC: F16M11/14
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: A wall bracket eg for a loudspeaker particularly for use in the home theatre context, comprises a wall plate (20) arranged for attachment to a wall, the plate having at least a pair of raised, laterally outward projecting flanges (21a, 21b); a bracket base arranged for engaging with the flanges and being thereby held to the wall plate, the bracket base having two substantially similar opposing parts (30, 40) each incorporating a substantially hemispherical socket (34); and a bracket mount (50) arranged for attachment to the loudspeaker etc, the bracket mount incorporating a ball member (51) adapted to be gripped between the bracket base sockets in a variety of configurations. Preferably, the wall plate/base base plate connection is by sliding and and an adapter plate (70) can be provided for mount (50).
Patent GB-2394018-A (GB)
Title: Expansion fixing
Inventor: CHEN CHIH-TSUNG
IPC: F16B13/12
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: An expansion fixing includes a bolt (30) and a tube (40). The tube (40) has an expansion section and at least one <EMI ID=2.1 HE=4 WI=4 LX=1653 LY=708 TI=UI> <PC>shaped (i.e. "U" shaped) slot (42').
Patent GB-2396183-A (GB)
Title: Door latch
Inventor: TSAI MIAO-HSUEH
IPC: E05C3/04
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: A door latch includes a body 1 fixed to a door jamb and has a convex portion 11 which extends from a first side of the body. An adjusting hole 110 is defined longitudinally through the convex portion 11 and positioning holes 111 are defined transversely through the convex portion and communicate with the adjusting hole. Each positioning hole has a spring 6 received therein. A recess 112 is defined in a second side of the body. A locking member 2 has two lugs 20 which are pivotably connected to the convex portion by extending a positioning member 3 through second holes 22 in the lugs and the adjusting hole 110. The springs 6 are biased between the inside of the positioning holes and the positioning member 3. A projection 21 extends from the locking member and is disengagably engaged with the recess 112 in the body. A pad 4 is connected to the locking member 2 so as to protect the door without being scraped.
Patent GB-2383811-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically operated mine door
Inventor: KENNEDY WILLIAM R
IPC: E05F15/04
Filed: 2002-12-27
Abstract: A hydraulically operated mine door (1), including two movable door leafs (5, 7), is operated by hydraulic fluid under pressure. The fluid is pressurised by a pump (29, fig 2) which is driven by an air motor (35, fig 2) and the air motor (35, fig 2) is in turn powered with compressed air from a compressed air system (39, fig 2) present in the mine. The invention is said to be an improvement over conventionally operated mine doors as the lack of an electrical system reduces the risk of explosion.
Patent GB-2398674-A (GB)
Title: Dimmer/toggle switch
Inventor: MICHAEL MATTHEW PAUL
IPC: H01H13/02
Filed: 2003-02-24
Abstract: A push button switch which toggles switch connectivity every time it is pushed (i.e.: you push the button and it switches on and push it again and it switches off). If the button is held for a prolonged period of time when switching on, the switch goes into dimmer mode. In this mode the switch cycles changing the output level until the button is released at the desired output level. The switch can also be camouflaged in its surroundings. This switch has a power supply which switches off if the bulb blows; the switch lines or the switch circuitry supply lines go high impedance; or if the switch lines go beyond intended operating current. For added safety if any of the above happens the switch has a delayed reset when normal operating conditions resume. The switch also has current limiting circuitry on its switch circuit supply lines.
Patent GB-2389293-A (GB)
Title: Using ancillary geometry for visibility determination
Inventor: SOWIZRAL HENRY A
IPC: G06T15/40
Filed: 2001-12-06
Abstract: A system and method for determining graphical object visibility by utilizing ancillary geometry. When comparing visibility cones with bounding hulls of scene graph hierarchy leaf nodes, ancillary geometry may be used in place of the bounding hulls and the leaf node's actual geometry. The ancillary geometry may be created through a manual process, or by an automated decimation process. The ancillary geometry may be a simplistic analytic surface (e.g., a sphere or a cylinder), a NURB surface, a collection of polygons, or a combination of surfaces and polygons.
Patent GB-2402959-A (GB)
Title: A glazing system
Inventor: DERRICK DAVID
IPC: E04D3/362
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: A glazing system comprises glazing panels <B>10</B> connectable side to side, each panel <B>10</B> having an integral first connector <B>16</B> at its first lateral side and an integral second connector <B>18</B> at its second lateral side. The first connector <B>16</B> of one said panel <B>10</B> being connectable with the second connector <B>18</B> of an adjacent said panel <B>10</B>. The connectors <B>16</B>, <B>18</B> have co-operable laterally extending surfaces <B>29</B>, <B>45</B> which prevent relative movement between connected adjacent panels <B>10</B> in a direction <B>Z</B> transverse to the laterally extending surfaces. The panels <B>10</B> may be connectable by relative lateral <B>X</B> movement together. Channels <B>42</B> may be formed in the connectors <B>16</B>, <B>18</B> for drainage of water. A cladding member may be provided connectable with one of the connectors <B>16</B>, <B>18</B> to conceal a connection between panels.
Patent GB-2392424-A (GB)
Title: Fuel sender assembly
Inventor: KEMPFER STEPHEN THOMAS
IPC: F02M37/10
Filed: 2003-07-21
Abstract: An in-tank fuel sender assembly 10 comprises an electric pump 40 held in a member 20 comprising a mounting plate flange 22 for connection to a tank wall and a cylindrical portion, defining a wall 32 for a pump chamber. A hermetic seal 72 between the pump 40 and the wall 32 prevents vapours from reaching the outboard end of the assembly 10, where electrical terminals 52 and the pump outlet 50 are located. The assembly 10 permits electrical connections to be made without requiring wires within the libel tank. Thus explosion risks are diminished. A vibration insulator 60 may be disposed between the pump 40 and the chamber wall 32.
Patent GB-2392813-A (GB)
Title: Fluid Flow System
Inventor: DUGMORE DAVID JOHN
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A system for controlling flow of fluid to a plant container 18 comprising a fluid valve 1 including a valve body defining a flow passage (7,8, fig.1a); a valve element (4, fig. 1a) movable between an open and closed position; a mover element (3, fig. 1a) connected to the valve element; a movably mounted driver element 2 for magnetically moving the valve element and support means 10-17 for the container which transmits the force due to the mass of the container to the driver element. When the mass of the container reduces below a predetermined level the driver element causes the mover element to open the valve. The support means may suspend the plant container using a pivotally sprung beam 11, which is preferably adjustable to vary the mass threshold at which the valve element opens.
Patent GB-2407855-A (GB)
Title: A branch connector for tapping into live pipes
Inventor: JOWITT JULIAN
IPC: F16L41/06
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: A quick fit branch connector for tapping into live pipes comprises a water tight housing 3 that secures to the area of the pipe to be tapped, an element 5 for penetrating the pipe work which must include flutes, guides, holes or slots to allow and encourage the fluid to be released from the existing pipe work 1 and diverted away, and the housing 3 must have a siphon 6 to divert to transport the fluid away from the housing 3. The element 5 is preferably hammered into the existing pipe 1. Preferably the penetrating element 5 is designed not to obstruct fluid flow in the existing pipe 1 and the element 5 should not produce any swarf that could cause blockages.
Patent GB-2408663-A (GB)
Title: Imaging internal structures
Inventor: ZIJP LAMBERT
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: An apparatus, method and software module for selecting phase-correlated images from the output of a scanner such as a cone beam CT scanner operates by collapsing the images derived from the series from two dimensions to one dimension by summing the intensities of pixels along a dimension transverse to the one dimension, producing a further image from a composite of the one-dimensional images obtained from images in the series, analysing the further image for periodic patterns, and selecting from the series images having like phase in that periodic pattern. If desired, a plurality of reconstructions can be derived at different phases. The analysis of the further image for periodic patterns can include comparing the one-dimensional images therein, to identify a movement of features in that dimension. This allows (inter alia) the accurate determination of the breathing cycle in a patient and a concomitant improvement in the quality of CT scans by using phase-correlated images.
Patent GB-2399856-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for locking a double door closure
Inventor: PEARSON KEVIN
IPC: E05C9/18
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly 1 for use as an aluminium door nose 2 for mounting on live 3 and slave 4 door parts of a French door 5. The extrusions 2 each define an interior part for receiving operative parts of apparatus 6 embodying the invention, and a seating for a seal 7 such as a brush seal 8. The apparatus 6 comprises releasable locking means 9, 10 operable by a handle via spindle 11. There may be a lock too, again not shown, but in the apparatus 6 the locking means comprises two spaced shoot bolts 9 and an intermediate latch 10 all operated on rotation of the handle means which, by suitable mechanism including a bodily reciprocable shiftable elongate member 13, is operable to both latch and lock the live 3 and slave 4 door parts together. To that end, the elongate member 13 has spaced blind holes 14 in the form of through apertures, which are in the lockable position aligned with their respective associated shoot bolts 9. When the handle is turned to latch the slave door via the latch 10, this action "throws" the elongate member. If latching is not properly achieved, then the member 13 is not thrown far enough to clear the bolts 9, which then are prevented from being thrown by abutment means forming part of the rear surface of the member 13 adjacent the respective apertures. The door parts 3, 4 thus remain clearly unlocked until the latch is properly engaged.
Patent GB-2411209-A (GB)
Title: Wind-driven power generating apparatus
Inventor: ROLT ANDREW MARTIN
IPC: F03D11/04
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A plurality of power units 14 (possibly over 100), each including a wind-powered turbine 46, are attached sequentially to a cable 12 (possibly greater than 5000m long) attached at one end to the ground. Each power unit may comprise a wing 30, freely rotatable about the cable 12, a slip-ring unit being provided for transmitting power from generators 52 to the cable. Control surfaces 34, and variable pitch turbine rotors 48, which may be driven in low wind conditions, enable control of the altitude and orientation of each power unit and enable it to be flown freely if required. Non-power generating lift units 28 may also be provided. The cable 12 may comprise three high voltage multi-strand conductors, (68 fig. 3) three low voltage multi-strand conductors (70) and optical signal cables (71), and be divided into segments joined by connector assemblies 21. The cable anchorage may comprise a fixed turret supporting a rotatable turret which in turn rotatably supports a cable connector. Cable connectors may comprise a drogue and gripping mechanism on a first part, for locating and gripping a probe on a second part (figs. 8 and 9). Alternatively, power may be transmitted using fluids or by means of microwave radiation (fig. 16). The power units may be controlled so that the assembly of power units and cable moves in a circular or figure-of-eight motion.
Patent GB-2412013-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic force operated generator
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: H02K53/00
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: An electric generator uses magnetic repulsion between magnets 11 and a cylindrical permanent magnet to produce torque on a central shaft 13. A set of coils 1 are located on the shaft so that they are capable of rotation inside a cylindrical permanent magnet creating an electrical current.
Patent GB-2400886-A (GB)
Title: A ladder rung accessory
Inventor: REYNOLDS STEPHEN
IPC: E06C7/08
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A ladder rung accessory comprising a flexible hollow tubular pad 1 to be fitted over a ladder rung 4. The pad has a longitudinal slit 3 which allows it to be fitted to the rung, and which is sealed with a sealing element 2. The rung pad offers comfort to the user by alleviating point contact pressure on the knees.
Patent GB-2411954-A (GB)
Title: Determining a signature from an article to verify its authenticity
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL PAUL
IPC: G06V10/42
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: An apparatus 1 comprises: a source of a coherent beam 14; and a detector arrangement 16a-16d for collecting a set of data points when the coherent beam scatters from an article. A housing 12 accommodates part of the detector arrangement. The article may be positioned on an aperture 10 of the housing. A data acquisition and processing device determines a signature of the article from the data points. A drive 22 and bearing 24 mechanism which moves the detector assembly 20 ensures that different data points relate to scatter from different parts of a reading volume. A focusing arrangement 18 may bring the beam into an elongate focus such that the drive moves the coherent beam in a direction traverse to the major axes of the elongate focus. The data points may be from the intrinsic structure of the article, and may be used to verify the authenticity of the article. The article may be made of paper, cardboard or plastic. A method of identifying an article/ or a document as well as a method of labelling an article with a signature characteristic of its intrinsic structure have also been disclosed.
Patent GB-2404515-A (GB)
Title: Outputting either stored or processed image data dependent on difference result
Inventor: LEOW ANDREAS
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: In order to avoid rounding errors as a result of restricted accuracy of the processing unit (1) in a video processing arrangement, a comparison is carried out between processed image data and unprocessed image data. For this purpose, the unprocessed image data is buffer-stored in a memory (3) and is supplied together with the processed image data to a comparator (2), which compares the difference between the processed image data and the unprocessed image data with a threshold value (E) . Either the processed image data or the unprocessed image data is produced at the output of the arrangement, by means of a multiplexer (4), as a function of the result of the comparison. A rounding element (5) between the processing unit (1) and the multiplexer (4) rounds the processed image data before it is emitted, if the processing stage has not itself carried out a rounding process.
Patent GB-2412690-A (GB)
Title: Clamping device for joining worktops
Inventor: DABELL MICHAEL
IPC: F16B12/20
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A device for joining two members together so that a face of one member abuts a face of the other member (e.g. joining two worktop panels P1, P2 together edge-to-edge). A key element (10) is inserted into a slot, bore or other recess in the face of one member (P1) so that a portion of the key element (10) projects from that face, then the two members are brought together so that the projecting portion of the key element (10) enters a slot, bore or other recess (S2) in the other member (P2). The two members are then clamped together using an elongate fixing element (12) which projects from, extends through or is engaged to the key element (10)
Patent GB-2407326-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant base oils with optimised branching and high viscosity index
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: C10M171/00
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: The invention relates to lubricant base oils comprising paraffinic components with optimised branching. On embodiment comprises a lubricant base oil comprising paraffinic hydrocarbon components having less than 8 alkyl branches per 100 carbons, wherein less than 20% of said branches are in the 2-position. The base oil has a pour point <-8{C; a kinematic viscosity at 100{C of 3.2 cSt or more; and a viscosity index greater than a target viscosity index given by: ```Target Viscosity Index =[22 x ln(kinematic viscosity @ 100{C)] + 132 A further disclosure relates to a lubricant base oil having a pour point <-8{C; a kinematic viscosity at 100{C of 3.2 cSt or more; and a viscosity index greater than a target viscosity index given by the formula above. These lubricant base oils may be mixed with additives to form a finished lubricant. Another disclosure relates to an intermediate oil isomerate comprising Fischer-Tropsch derived paraffinic hydrocarbons, in which there are less than 7 alkyl branches per 100 carbons.
Patent GB-2420377-A (GB)
Title: Turbo-charged internal combustion engine
Inventor: TURNER JAMES WILLIAM GRIFFITH
IPC: F02B37/007
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: An internal combustion engine comprises a combustion chamber (10); first (A) and second (B) inlet valves; first (C) and second (D) exhaust valves; and first (16) and second (18) turbochargers. The first turbocharger (16) is connected to the first inlet valve (A) and the second turbocharger (18) is connected to the second inlet valve (B). The first turbocharger (16) is connected to the first exhaust valve (C) and receives only combusted gases expelled via the first exhaust valve (C). The second turbocharger (18) is connected to the second exhaust valve (D)and all combusted gases expelled via the second exhaust valve (D) flow to the second turbocharger (18) without passing through the first turbo-charger (16). The first inlet valve (A)and first exhaust valve (C)are controlled independently from the second inlet valve (B) and the second exhaust valve (D) to provide variation in the ratio of the mass of charge air supplied to the combustion chamber (10) via the first inlet valve (A) to that supplied via the second inlet valve (B).
Patent GB-2429094-A (GB)
Title: Secure transaction system to counter automatic processing fraud
Inventor: MORGAN GEORGE FREDERICK
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: An online transaction enacted between a first party and a second party, for example a customer and a bank respectively, includes the steps of the first party transmitting a transaction request comprising transaction details and the second party receiving the transaction request and generating, for the first party, an authentication request, comprising transaction details and challenge data. In order to increase the security of the overall transaction, in particular to frustrate data modification by e.g. 'Man in the Middle' type fraud, the authentication request is adapted so that it is difficult for an automated process to use or modify information therein to generate a replacement authentication request. An intermediate, subversive process behaving as a legitimate second party in order to steal money from the first party, may be implemented by means of a 'Trojan' on a customer computer. However, such techniques are less suited to certain processing tasks, due to limited resources. For example, encoding challenge information (1310) in an image file obfuscates automated efforts to decode the data. Rendering the image in different colours may still allow a customer to discern information from the image, but render automatic recognition impractical. Even if the challenge data (1310) is decoded and altered, previously obscured portions of the image cannot be replaced (1315, 1320) and so tampering is evident. The image may be predetermined by the customer.
Patent GB-2435932-A (GB)
Title: Fill level indicator
Inventor: CROOKS JOHN
IPC: A47J31/54
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: A liquid container 200 comprising a substantially tubular vessel 201 for containing liquid; a liquid fill level indicator 206, said fill level indicator 206 positioned integrally with said vessel 201 for indicating a fill level of said vessel, characterised in that said fill level indicator 206 comprises a first face 207 having a viewable surface arranged for viewing from a first viewing position substantially to one side of said vessel 201; and a second face 208, said second face 208 positioned transverse to said first face 207, said second face 208 arranged for viewing from a second viewing position substantially to a rear of said vessel 201. A handle 203 for holding said vessel 201 may be attached to said vessel 201.
Patent GB-2436784-A (GB)
Title: Kitchen appliance motor controller
Inventor: TSE KWOK KUEN
IPC: A47J43/08
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: A kitchen appliance 10 comprises a housing 12, an electric motor 16 housed within the housing 12, a rotatable element 20 mounted or mountable on or in the housing 12 and drivable by the motor 16, and an adaptive controller 22 for automatically controlling the motor 16 based on resistance encountered by the rotatable element 20 through foodstuff being treated by the appliance 10. The controller 22 includes means 24 to 32 for monitoring current being supplied to the in use motor 16, and means 34, 36 for automatically hailing the current once the current reaches a constant or substantially constant magnitude for a predetermined period. The controller prevents the appliance from either running longer than is required or stopping too early when mixing, slicing, dicing and blending food.
Patent GB-2440167-A (GB)
Title: Variable valve timing monitor
Inventor: WRIGHT ANDREW
IPC: F02D13/02
Filed: 2006-07-12
Abstract: Engine control is provided for an engine 10 having a crankshaft 11 and at least one camshaft 14 with variable valve timing in a rotation transmitting train 21 between the crankshaft 11 and the camshaft 14. A first value indicative of a cam angle at a home position at a first time is compared to a second value indicative of a cam angle at the home position at a second, earlier, time. Where a deviation in the compared values is detected that does not exceed a threshold value, the first value is stored for use in a subsequent comparison. Where a deviation in the compared values is detected that does exceed a threshold value, a failure condition is detected and a MIL light is illuminated. In this case the value stored for comparison is not updated.
Patent GB-2443015-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder cutter lawnmower
Inventor: FRANCON-SMITH PETER
IPC: A01D34/42
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: A lawnmower comprises a main cylinder cutter 1 mounted on a rotatable main shaft 2 carried between spaced apart side supports 3, 4 and means for causing the main shaft to rotate and including a cylindrical rotatable side cutter 15 cantilever assembly projecting outwardly from and located on the outside of one of said side supports and means for causing the side cutter to be located on an axis parallel or co-axial with the axis of the main shaft. Advantageously the side cutter allows the mower to be used closely against a wall or over a lawn side edge.