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Patent GB-2364133-A (GB)
Title: A passive deflection sensor
Inventor: WESTERMO BRUCE
IPC: G01B5/30
Filed: 1998-06-12
Abstract: A phase change strain gauge 120 includes a core 28 adapted to change phase when elongated. For example, the core 28 may comprise a TRIP alloy which initially has a non-ferromagnetic structure. When a strain causes bracket 23 to move to the right, core 28 elongates, causing a change of phase to a ferromagnetic structure. When the strain is relieved, cams 122 of one way motion collar 123 maintain the elongation of the core 28, preventing a phase reversal. The change in phase may be measured by a sensor (not shown).
Patent GB-2372881-A (GB)
Title: Photosensor assembly with line arrays of sensors of different sizes
Inventor: SPEARS KURT E
IPC: H04N1/193
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A photosensor assembly for an optical image scanner has line arrays of photosensors of a first size (102,116,130), and line arrays of photosensors of a second size (112,126,140), with the two sizes being different. Charge shift registers (106,120,134) receive charges transferred from the arrays, with an array with photosensors of the first size (102) and an array with photosensors of the second size (112) being able to transfer charges to the same charge shift register (106). The photosensor assembly may be configured so an overflow drain (114) can receive overflow charges from separate arrays (112,116) having sensors of different sizes. A photosensor assembly having fewer charge shift registers than arrays of photosensors from which the charge shift registers receive charges is also disclosed. The photosensor assembly may include arrays of photosensors arranged in a staggered pattern (212, Fig. 2). A method of scanning is also disclosed, where two arrays of photosensors (102,112) are exposed to light, and charges are transferred to a charge shift register (106) from both arrays, with charge transfer occurring at a different optical sampling rate in each array.
Patent GB-2381954-A (GB)
Title: Motion control device for rack assembly
Inventor: SPARKES STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: The motion control device prevents free-fall of electronic modules (3a) during vertical movement into or out of a supporting rack structure (4). The device comprises a rotatable element (10) on one of the module (3a) or structure (4) engageable with a linear component (12) on the other of the module or structure. The rotatable element has a clutch or brake to provide resistance to rotation in one direction of motion. The rotatable element may be a gear engageable with a toothed rack, or a friction roller engageable with a friction surface.
Patent GB-2374047-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable device for sealing holes in boats
Inventor: LIVESY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B63B43/16
Filed: 2002-02-11
Abstract: A device (10, Fig 1) for temporarily sealing a hole in a boat comprises an inflatable assembly comprising one or more inflatable structures 16 that when inflated each form at least one rigid torus shaped ring. Material for sealing 34 is supported by said torus such that the inflatable structures cannot come into direct contact with the hole space post deployment and such that the inflatable structures are not used for direct structural support of said material for sealing over the hole space. The inflatable assembly is mounted at one end of a pole 12 which has a gas delivery system at the other end. The gas delivery being achieved through the use of a hand pump or a compressed gas cylinder (26, Fig 1) pierced by a pin (24, Fig 1). A protective cover (14, Fig 1) that holds the inflatable structures in a small pre-deployment diameter is also provided.
Patent GB-2385393-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical override release for cable tension by disengaging an outer conduit reaction surface
Inventor: AUBREY MICHAEL RICHARD
IPC: B60T17/18
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: An override cable release mechanism is provided for a cable tensioning system such as an electrically actuated automobile parking brake mechanism. Cable tensioning mechanisms (eg. an electric motor, lead screw and drive nut, fig 1) can jam, fail or seize with the cable under tension and the mechanism actuated by the cable (eg. a vehicle parking brake) in a fully applied condition. The release mechanism permits emergency release of cable tension and comprises a hollow abutment member 36 fast to one end of the flexible outer conduit 8 of the cable. The abutment member 36 is mounted for sliding movement in a housing 30, but is normally prevented from sliding by a stop member 32 associated with the housing 30 for engaging a shoulder on the abutment member 36. The stop member 32 has a reaction surface (33, fig 3) against which the abutment member 36 and outer conduit 8 bear when the cable 7 is tensioned. Means 45,46,32 are provided for selectively moving the stop member 32 out of engagement with the shoulder of the abutment member 36, for example by a rotary movement, to permit axial movement of the abutment member 36 in the housing 30 when it is desired to release the tension in the cable 7.
Patent GB-2386047-A (GB)
Title: Riding crop
Inventor: BOWLER NICOLA ANN
IPC: B68B11/00
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: The riding crop has a handle 4, a shaft 6 and a contact portion 14, wherein at least a portion of the shaft or contact portion is provided with indicator means for enhancing the visibility of the crop. The indicator means conveniently takes the form of regions of differently coloured fluorescent materials on the contact portion and preferably also the shaft. The indicator means may also comprise reflective material.
Patent GB-2384484-A (GB)
Title: Feeding article with temperature indicator
Inventor: HABERMAN MANDY NICOLA
IPC: A47G21/18
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: A feeding article 1 for dispensing food or drink 8, the article 1 comprises a structure at least partly defining a volume for holding or allowing the passage of food or drink, the article 1 having and upper edge 5, at least part of which defines a point of departure and a membrane 7 located below the level of said point of departure, the membrane 7 being arrange so to be in contact with the food or drink on a first side, and in contact with a person using the article on a second side. The feeding article 1 may be in the form of an drinking vessel 2 such as an open-mouthed or beverage container 2, wherein the membrane 7 may be provided within a side wall 4 of the drinking vessel 2. The drinking vessel 2 may be provided with a removable lid 12 configured to releasably engage the open-mouthed beverage container 2, the lid 12 may define a liquid outlet 18 and mouthpiece 15 which may be provided with valve means such as a slit valve. The feeding article 1 may be in the form of a bowl (fig 11), spoon (fig 10), straw or nursing bottle (fig 9). The membrane 7 may be provided across an aperture 6 provided in the article 1, and may be insert moulded across said aperture 6, the membrane 7 may be integrally formed with the rest of the article 1.
Patent GB-2380469-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held food container with plural compartments
Inventor: BUDD GARETH
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: A hand-held food container 30 has two or more compartments 32, 34 extending adjacent to each other, which are each opened at the same end of the container, enabling the contents to be simultaneously directly consumed by sucking squeezing and/or pouring. In use, the compartments are vertically oriented. Opening means may be provided for the compartments, consisting of lines of weakness, perforations or a preformed cut. The compartments can be of different sizes. The container is manufactured from plastics material, in such a fashion that it is defined by top and bottom seams 38, 40, a seam 36 separating the two compartments, and folds in the plastics defining the side edges. The seams are produced by heat sealing. One embodiment of the opening means is a seam 38 with a deeper mid-portion 42, with a slot 44 extending across. Weak points 45 at either end of slot 44 will cause tear propagation along dotted lines 46, opening both compartments.
Patent GB-2390090-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutically active 6-carbamoylpyrimido[4,5-b]indoles
Inventor: LOWINGER TIMOTHY
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: Carbamoyl-pyrimido [4,5-6] indoles of the formula: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=30 WI=75 LX=603 LY=1991 TI=CF> <PC>wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and salts thereof have MKK7 and MKK4 inhibitory activity. Corresponding intermediates in which the -CONH2 group is replaced by -CN or -CO2(C1-6 alkyl) are also novel compounds.
Patent GB-2390795-A (GB)
Title: Back support for fishing tackle seat box
Inventor: HARPER THOMAS WILLIAM DOUGLAS
IPC: A01K97/22
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A back support device for fitting to a fishing tackle seat box is supported by a bar which slides into a sleeve which is fixed to the seat of the fishing tackle box. The support bar which is bent to an angle of about 90 degrees may be secured into the sleeve by a thumbscrew device.
Patent GB-2391717-A (GB)
Title: Fused 13 amp socket.
Inventor: PARKES CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: H01R13/68
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A fused socket 22 includes four terminals, a neutral in / out terminal 1 , a live in terminal 2 , an earth terminal 3 and a live out terminal 17. Switches 4 and 5 isolate the live outlets 13 and 14 respectively. Multiple sockets ( 23 Fig 4 ) can be spurred off from such a socket (22 Fig 4 ) located on a ring main ( 19 Fig 4 ). The fuse holder 15 contains a replaceable 13 amp fuse which will blow if any of the spurred sockets are overloaded but will not affect the ring main..
Patent GB-2381127-A (GB)
Title: Dual frequency radio equipment
Inventor: NAKAMURA SHINYA
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: Portable radio equipment 100 for a dual-frequency mobile phone comprising two antennas 16, 17, one of which is an extendable whip antenna 3 including two matching circuits 13, 14 connected to a switching circuit (15) corresponding to each antenna 16, 17.
Patent GB-2383514-A (GB)
Title: Integrated system for protecting outdoor electrical apparatus from bird infestation
Inventor: BELLASPIGA LEONARDO
IPC: A01M29/10
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: A system for protecting outdoor electrical apparatuses and, in particular, outdoor lighting apparatuses 14 from bird infestation, in which said system is inserted into the individual electrical or lighting unit (34) and, with it, is integrated to form a single piece with the electrical or lighting apparatus 14 itself; the system comprises an autonomous power supply 10, which processes the electrical signals necessary for operation, a power supply circuit 11, foreseen for driving said signals, self-welding connectors 12, which guarantee the connections to the power supply circuit 11 and a protective grid 13, shaped on the shape of the parts which need to be protected in a single piece with the electrical or lighting apparatus 14.
Patent GB-2392253-A (GB)
Title: Optic fibre cable elastomeric blocking device with bore of two diameters
Inventor: BADMAN MATTHEW
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: A blocking device for an optical fibre cable comprises a body 10 of elastomeric material formed with a through-passage, the through-passage having a section for receiving and embracing a sheathed cable and a reduced diameter section for receiving and embracing a length of cable from which the cable sheath 21 has been removed. Entry port P, in a splice storage tray, having spaced ribs 30, 32 and intermediate ribs 31 grooves 12, tapering portions 13, 14 and centre portion 11 of rectangular cross-sections are shown. The optic fibres may be enclosed within a coating or inner sheath 22.
Patent GB-2392750-A (GB)
Title: Wound assessment monitoring determines risk score
Inventor: THOMAS PAMELA SUE
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A wound assessment and monitoring apparatus and method is provided for monitoring the development of wounds by patients of a health care facility. Surveys 220 are conducted on patients of the health care facility to collect wound information, and wound assessments are performed. The results of the survey are analysed 240 and the results are reported 250. The survey may be customised 200 or a known wound assessment such as Braden or Norton. A risk score is displayed. The wounds may be new or existing wounds.
Patent GB-2389863-A (GB)
Title: Support post for a container
Inventor: SMITH MARTIN CLIVE
IPC: B65D88/52
Filed: 2000-05-12
Abstract: A support post 12 for a container, such as a freight container, comprises inner and outer telescoping post elements 14,15, which are relatively moveable through a number of index positions. The index positions are defined by latching detents, such as T-bar 26, which are of flat-faced and/or rectangular cross section, and are inserted into slots 22, 23 (31, 33 Figure 3). The detents are carried by a connecting bar 16 which hangs from a rotatable pin 17. The connecting bar may also comprise a handle 28 and a rotary pawl detent 24. A compression spring 19 serves to bias the post elements apart. A container comprising a transverse header beam is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2406602-A (GB)
Title: Drainage channel section
Inventor: KING ROBERT JAMES
IPC: E03F3/04
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: The drainage channel section 1, primarily for use in drainage arrangements for large catchment areas such as car parks, roads, airport pavements etc., comprises a longitudinally extending pipe portion 2 and a longitudinal slot 3 that lies, in use, in a surface to be drained and that is in liquid communication with the pipe portion, in use, wherein the drainage channel section comprises one or more transverse openings 4 into which a material in which the channel section is embedded in use can extend from either side of the channel section to form a structural bridge element. The or at least one of the openings may extend through the pipe portion and the channel section may be formed as one piece or the pipe and slot portions may be formed separately. The or at least one transverse opening may be divided by a wall which is substantially incompressible and arranged centrally along the channel section. The longitudinal slot may be wider than the pipe portion and the pipe portion is preferably triangular in cross-section. A removable filter and/or a heel guard grating or a slotted rail may be arranged in the slot, in use. The channel is preferably formed from medium density polyethylene and includes a locating foot with the slot preferably having a rolled edge.
Patent GB-2395246-A (GB)
Title: Tensioner
Inventor: HASHIMOTO HIROSHI
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A tensioner 21 having a plunger 26 and a rack 26b and pawl 32b movement backward preventing mechanism 32, characterised by an inner body unit 24 including: the movement backward preventing mechanism 32, a compression spring 27, and the plunger 26. Furthermore, the inner body unit 24 is press-fitted and fixed to an outer body 23 having mounting means. The outer body 23 may be made of plastic.
Patent GB-2394669-A (GB)
Title: Tracheostomy dilator
Inventor: WOO LOUIS
IPC: A61M29/00
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: The dilator is curved along its entire length providing an S shape with a curved patient end 3, intermediate region 4 and handle 5. The device is tapered at a patient end 3. The device may be provided with a passage 10 for receiving a guide member and with a ribbed handle 9 to enhance grip.
Patent GB-2407378-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring the apparent depth of a section of an eye
Inventor: DALY DANIEL JOHN
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the apparent depth of a section of an eye 30 are disclosed. Light is focused to a measurement location 15 proximate or within the eye 30. The measurement location is scanned through a section 34 and upon passing through first and second refractive index interfaces defining the section, a respective reflected light signal is detected, from which the apparent positions of the first and second interfaces may be derived. The section 34 may be the aqueous humor of the eye 30. The first interface may be a surface between the cornea 32 and the aqueous humor 34 of the eye 30 and the second interface may be a surface between the aqueous humor 34 and the ocular lens 36 of the eye 30. The derived apparent depth may be compared with a previous reference measurement of the apparent depth in order to determine a change in the refractive index of the aqueous humor 34. A change in concentration of glucose in the bloodstream may be calculated based on the change in refractive index n, offering a non-invasive monitoring means for diabetic patients. The apparatus may be a handheld device employing micro-electromechanical systems. The radius of curvature of a curved section of the eye, such as the cornea 32 or ocular lens 36 may also be measured to determine refractive errors of the eye.
Patent GB-2407644-A (GB)
Title: A coplanar waveguide line
Inventor: ZHOU YI
IPC: G02F1/225
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: A coplanar waveguide line 9 comprising a GaAs substrate 11 having an n<+> conducting layer 19 embedded within it. A central electrode strip 22 is formed on the substrate and first and second electrode strips 12, 13 are arranged on either side of, and parallel to the central electrode. Two parallel optical waveguides 14, 15 are located between the first and central electrode strips, with air bridges 16 extending from the first electrode strip 12 to the first waveguide 14 and from the central electrode strip 22 to the second waveguide 15. First and second electrode strips are electrically connected by wire 23. The present invention aims to combine the low microwave loss of conventional coplanar waveguides with the lower driving voltage of asymmetric coplanar strips, having the advantage that the capacitive load is only on one side of the central electrode.
Patent GB-2409369-A (GB)
Title: Telephone call recording service
Inventor: WARD NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: A telecommunication network has means connecting a duplex speech conversation to a recording system for duplex speech, and having a method therefore comprising an activation means where either by: <SL> <LI>(a) dialling or keying an access code prior to a telephone number or <LI>(b) utilising a network triggering mechanism for each incoming telephone call to each specified user </SL> a duplex speech conversation being carried by the telecommunication network is routed via a multi-channel monitor on a multi-channel monitored duplex through route and further comprising a multi-channel twin simplex interface which connects the multi-channel monitor to a multi-channel network recording system for duplex speech said multi-channel network recording system for duplex speech comprising a signalling extraction and interpretation function and a multi-channel recording function for duplex speech, the multi-channel recording function having sufficient capacity simultaneously to record all duplex speech channels on the multi-channel monitored duplex through route.
Patent GB-2397149-A (GB)
Title: Associating a subject's identity with a photograph
Inventor: STEENSMA CRAIG A
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: An image and data association system automatically associates a digital image with data identifying a person whose image is taken. A digital camera is used to take an image of an attendee at a large promotional event attended by hundreds or thousands of persons. When the image is taken, an operator provides a unique identifier, such as a barcode, an RFID tag, or an OCR tag to the person whose image is taken. The unique identifier is then scanned into the computer, and the computer automatically associates the unique identifier with the image. The process may also be used to add promotional items to the image before it is retrieved by the person whose image was taken.
Patent GB-2401676-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger
Inventor: WADA NAOKI
IPC: F02B29/04
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a heat exchange core, an introduction tank for introducing a heat transfer medium into the heat exchange core, and a discharge tank for receiving the heat transfer medium discharged from the heat exchange core. Materials used to form the introduction tank and the discharge tank are different from each other. i.e., the heat conductivity or the specific gravity is different.
Patent GB-2413833-A (GB)
Title: A retractable strut assembly
Inventor: TSAI MING-LIANG
IPC: F16B7/10
Filed: 2004-05-08
Abstract: A retractable strut assembly (e.g. for a tent) comprises first and second struts(4, 3). The first strut (4) has an elastic member (41) and is inserted into the second strut (3) . A sliding bracket (2)is secured on the second strut and has a through hole (23) which corresponds with the elastic member (41) . An engaging device (1) has a pair of plates (11) insertable in a pair of slots (21) in the sliding member (2) and a stud (12) which engages the elastic member (41) via the through hole (23) to urge the elastic member (41) to retract from the through hole (23).
Patent GB-2399731-A (GB)
Title: An insemination containment element
Inventor: MORRIS LEE H A
IPC: A61D19/02
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: The present invention provides an insemination containment element for inserting sperm under a surface in the vicinity of the uterotubal junction (30), which insemination containment element comprises a cellular base surface, a cellular cover surface (34) adjacent to said cellular base surface, a substantially enshrouded volume between said cellular base surface and said cellular cover surface and having sperm cells from a male of a species of mammal located within said substantially enshrouded volume and a sperm emission element adjacent said substantially enshrouded volume and through which said sperm cells can pass. The insemination containment element may be employed in mammalian species such as equids, bovides and swine.
Patent GB-2415560-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle safety system having a combined range finding means and a communication means
Inventor: MORCOM CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: H04B10/118
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: The invention provides a safety system for a vehicle which combines a collision avoidance means, using an optical range finding apparatus (lidar), and a communications means for communicating with a road side terminal, whereby, the communications means uses the optical transmitter 74 and the optical receiver 70 of the collision avoidance system. The optical receiver 70 may comprise a multi-region light detector for detecting light received from the receiving optics, wherein different regions of the light detector can be actuated separately. The multiple-region light detector may comprise a one or two dimensional photodiode array. The communications system may be arranged to communicate with an adjacent vehicle.
Patent GB-2403171-A (GB)
Title: Motor-driven hand grinding tool
Inventor: BERGNER JOAO JORGE
IPC: B24B23/04
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: A motor driven hand grinding tool 1, (figure 2, 1', figure 3, 1'') is defined with a simple conversion gear arrangement 21, 31. The grinding tool 1, (figure 2, 1', figure 3, 1'') comprises: a motor 2 with an anchor shaft 20 and grinding plate 4, all of which are mounted in a housing 10, where a drive shaft 30 is associated with the motor 2 and is perpendicularly arranged relative to a grinding surface 41. The conversion gear arrangement 21, 31 is placed between the anchor shaft 20 and the drive shaft 30 where the defection angle   a  between the anchor 20 and drive shafts 30 is between 40{ and 70{. The grinding tool 1, (figure 2, 1', figure 3, 1'') can have an eccentric cog arrangement (figure 2, 40) and weights provided on the drive shaft 30.