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Patent GB-2389320-A (GB)
Title: Spinning top with pivoting spindle
Inventor: DUFORT JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: A63H1/00
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: The spinning top comprises a body 1 and a stem 2 which is movable between a first position parallel to the body and a second position in which the stem extends perpendicularly through an opening 5 in the body. The body may be a planar circular disk which may have a cross shaped recess 4 in which the stem may be partially or fully received. The body may have an outer flange or lip (8 figure 7), in which a resilient element (7 figure 8) is received. The stem may have arms 6 protruding from its sides to form a cross shape, where the arms can be received in the recess, thus ensuring that the rotation imparted to the stem is passed to the body. The arms may be used as pivots (16 figure 6) to allow the stem to swing from the first position to the second position without separating the components. The arms and body may be formed in one piece (figure 9) where the arms (16 figure 9) twist to allow the stem to move from a first position to a second position. The stem and the body may be separable and made from plastic and stored in a substantially flat configuration.
Patent GB-2381860-A (GB)
Title: Cooking station
Inventor: TAPLAN MARTIN
IPC: A47J27/00
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A cooking station includes a working panel (2) or other cooking station component providing a work or cooking surface; a glass-ceramic bowl (1) built into an opening provided in the working surface (2), which has an upstanding edge (1e) and a sunken curved heating surface, the upstanding edge (1e) being arranged to lie below the work surface or flush with the work surface; attaching components for rigidly mounting the glass-ceramic bowl (1) in the opening in the work surface; and a bottom pan (3) located under the glass-ceramic bowl (1) and attached to the attaching components, which provides support for heating element (7) of the cooking station. The heating elements may form part of an induction heating unit. Preferably, a metallic wok is placed in the glass-ceramic bowl and heated by the induction heating elements.
Patent GB-2375823-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic monitoring device
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM S
IPC: G01M3/24
Filed: 1999-04-30
Abstract: An ultrasonic monitoring apparatus 10 is provided for use by an operator 20 in detecting ultrasonic vibrations and sound waves 12. The ultrasonic monitoring apparatus 10 comprises of a hand held device 24 with a sensor socket 36 that allows a variety of different types of sensors 22 to be interchangeably installed in the hand held device 24. These sensors 22 include both contact 104 and airborne 102 ultrasonic sensors 22 as well as a combination temperature and ultrasonic sensor that allows the operator to simultaneously monitor the surface temperature of an object and the ultrasonic vibrations 12 produced by the object. Identification information corresponding to the type of sensor 22 is encoded on the individual sensors 22. The identification information is read by an identification circuit located in the hand held device 24. This identification information allows the hand held device 24 to configure itself to operate with the type of sensor 22 installed in the socket 36. At least one contact sensor has high-thermal and ultrasonic conductivity.
Patent GB-2392883-A (GB)
Title: Restraint for vehicle body
Inventor: SEDGLEY MATTHEW NEIL
IPC: H01M50/249
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A restraint for a vehicle body and/or fitments thereupon comprises a plurality of mounts (see figures 8 and 9) for location at spaced points about the body, and a plurality of restraint straps 15,16 extending between the mounts so as to overlie the body and act as a secure containment. The straps may have detachable couplings at their ends (figure 1E) and may also have tensioning means (figure 1D). The straps may overlie a battery compartment or cover therefor of an electric fork lift truck. In addition the straps may be integrated with a seat or seat belt mounting (see figure 3). The straps may be located to either side of the vehicle seat and may have various configurations (see figures 4 to 7).
Patent GB-2392882-A (GB)
Title: A boat having a concealed display device
Inventor: HAYES KEVIN
IPC: B63B29/04
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A boats superstructure 1 includes a cabin having a door and a coaming 3 up at least part of a side of the door. A housing 7 is attached to the superstructure inside the cabin by the door and an elongate display device 8 is mounted on a sliding mechanism inside the housing and the coaming, such that the display device is slidable from a position where it is hidden within the housing and the coaming to a position where the display screen 9 is exposed for viewing. The arrangement allows the housing to be shaped such that it does not conform to the shape of the display device. The housing may be generally rectangular when viewed perpendicular to the sliding direction of the display device.
Patent GB-2393127-A (GB)
Title: Golf club grip dehumidifier system
Inventor: FIX MARK EUGENE
IPC: A63B59/00
Filed: 2002-09-23
Abstract: A golf club grip drying device includes one chamber 2 for receipt of a golf club grip and an adjacent chamber 8 for receipt of an aerosol gas dispenser 9 with a transfer tube 11 conveying gas from the aerosol gas dispenser chamber to the golf club grip chamber. An actuator 15 is provided which is responsive to movement of the golf club grip within its chamber so that when the golf club grip is so inserted, it engages the actuator which in turn engages the aerosol gas dispenser to open a valve contained within the aerosol gas dispenser and cause dispensing of aerosol gas within the golf club grip chamber to remove moisture from the surface of the golf club grip and therefore dry it.
Patent GB-2394483-A (GB)
Title: Building panel
Inventor: KING ANDREW
IPC: E06B9/01
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: A building panel <B>12</B> comprises an inner skin <B>14</B> and an outer skin <B>16</B> separated by a filler material <B>18</B>. An aperture <B>24</B> is provided in the inner skin <B>14</B> and filler material <B>18</B> and the portion of the outer skin <B>16</B> adjacent the aperture <B>24</B> includes a plurality of perforations <B>26</B>. A glazing panel <B>30</B> may be retained in the aperture <B>24</B> by a frame <B>28</B> mounted at or adjacent to the inner skin <B>14</B>. A portion of the lower edge <B>25</B> of the aperture in the filler material <B>18</B> adjacent the inner skin <B>14</B> may lie upwardly of a portion of the lower edge <B>25</B> of the filler material <B>18</B> adjacent the outer skin <B>16</B>. A method of making such a panel <B>12</B> is also disclosed in which perforations <B>26</B> are formed in the outer skin <B>16</B>, preferably by punching. The filler material <B>18</B> may be an insulating material and may be bonded between the inner <B>14</B> and outer <B>16</B> skins. The inner <B>14</B> and outer <B>16</B> skins may be made from metallic sheet.
Patent GB-2398824-A (GB)
Title: Seat-belt retractor arrangement
Inventor: LECLERCQ JEAN-PHILIPPE
IPC: B60R22/343
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A seat-belt retractor arrangement comprises a retractor reel (1) with one end of the seat-belt (3) wound around it. A movable locking member (8) is mounted for movement between an unlocked position in which the locking member (8) is substantially clear of the retractor reel (1) such that the retractor reel (1) is allowed to rotate substantially freely in a pay-out direction to allow the seat-belt (3) to pay-out from the retractor reel, and a locked position in which the locking member (8) engages prior to the retractor reel (1) to prevent rotation of the retractor reel (1) in said pay-out direction. The arrangement also comprises an electromagnet actuator arrangement (19) which is operable to move the locking member (8) between locked and unlocked positions. A resiliently deformable stop member (39) is mounted with respect to said locking member (8) such that the locking member (8) engages and deforms the stop member (39) as the locking member (8) moves from the locked position to the unlocked position.
Patent GB-2402115-A (GB)
Title: Rail mounted lifting apparatus
Inventor: THOMSON MICHAEL CROLL
IPC: B60R9/10
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A lifting apparatus for lifting a load onto one or more rails 20, the lifting apparatus comprising: one or more lifting devices, each lifting device being adapted for attachment to a respective one of said one or more rails. Each lifting device comprises a lever member pivotably and slidably connected in use to the respective rail at a first end 32, such that a second end 34 of the lever member may be raised between a lowered position and a raised position to lift a load carried on the lever member, and such that the lever member may slide on the rail in a raised position to slide the load onto the rail. Preferably rollers and a belt provide friction reducing means and the two lever parts are connected by a hinge 56. The device is used with a vehicle roof rack eg to carry boats, canoes, bicycles, etc.
Patent GB-2404788-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard assembly with pcb
Inventor: CHYC PAUL ROBERT
IPC: H01H13/78
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: A printed circuit board 110 forms part of a keyboard assembly of a mobile device having a plurality of keys 122 in a key layout. The printed circuit board has a plurality of contacts, such as dome switches 112, arranged in a contact layout. The contact layout is such that it can be used with a plurality of different key layouts, each actuating different combinations of contacts. Some keys in a particular key layout are overlying at least two of the plurality of contacts, and such keys actuate only one of the underlying contacts. As such, a common printed circuit board can be used for a plurality of complementary mobile device designs having different key layouts, thereby allowing a manufacturer to realize cost efficiencies.
Patent GB-2392837-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous charcoal-containing slurry for removal of plaque, calculus or stains from teeth
Inventor: HARWOOD DOUGLAS BRENT
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: An aqueous slurry capable of removing plaque, calculus or stains from teeth. The slurry is composed of water, finely-divided charcoal and any one of alcohol, ammonia or hydrogen peroxide. A particular example includes charcoal with an alcohol mouthwash which gives improved results compared with the use of either ingredient alone. Kits for cleaning teeth containing the slurry, a mixing device, an applicator and a device or devices to remove the plaque etc are also outlined.
Patent GB-2406049-A (GB)
Title: A blanket, with a connected air supply, to keep the user cool
Inventor: O HAGAN STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: A blanket 1, made from airtight material, which may be connected to an air supply by an inlet pipe 4. The air flow is conducted along channels 2 within the blanket and through outlet holes 3. This airflow will create a cooling effect for the user of the blanket.
Patent GB-2393977-A (GB)
Title: Sound deadening material
Inventor: RICKARDS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E04B1/82
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: A sound deadening material, e.g. to reduce sound transmission through roofs, comprises a dispersion of solid such as sand of particle size < 0.05 mm in water thickened to > 1000 poise with cellulose ethers, the solid volume being > 60%, or the thickening agent may be carboxy derivatives of cellulose ethers, polyvinyl alcohol, pectin or gelatine, or the fluid medium may be paraffin with a boiling range of 120 to 140 degrees C thickened to > 1000 poise with aluminium stearate: other solids described are iron, or lead or iron oxide.
Patent GB-2396742-A (GB)
Title: A TOF mass spectrometer with figure-of-eight flight path
Inventor: WEISS GERHARD
IPC: B01D59/44
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: A time-of-flight mass spectrometer comprising two cylindrical capacitors which each form a curved ion path, having the shape of a circular arc with an arc angle of (360/  !  2){, between an inner plate 22/24 and an outer plate 21/23. A linear flight path region enclosed by an electrically conductive housing 25, is positioned between the cylindrical capacitors, wherein the capacitors and linear flight path region form a figure of eight flight path. Means are provided for generating a deflecting potential on the capacitor plates, and for generating a potential on said housing 25 which is different from the mid-potential between the capacitors. The linear ion beam paths between the cylindrical capacitors are extended virtually by a change in potential so as to cause a time focusing with respect to an initial energy spread.
Patent GB-2392102-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for projecting a golf ball
Inventor: BAYNE DUNCAN
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: Ball projecting apparatus that enables a golfer to play shots with enhanced accuracy and consistency. The apparatus consists of a small target surface that receives force from a golf club and through a striker element transmits the force to a projecting surface which propels a golf ball along a predetermined flight path. The target surface is substantially aligned with the ball's point of contact with the projecting surface and the centre of the ball. Stability of the striker is acheived using one or more piercing parts that engage with the ground, and also by using weighting. Friction properties of the projecting surface and the constraining of its movement are further used to control the ball's spin. Further disclosed is a striking element that has a vertical projecting surface which is used to increase putting accuracy. Also disclosed is apparatus to project a golf ball with increased distance.
Patent GB-2397797-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool machine
Inventor: ZAISER ADOLF
IPC: B27B9/02
Filed: 2004-01-26
Abstract: A hand tool machine, such as a hand-held circular saw, having a rotating cutting disk 11, such as a saw blade, rotatably mounted on a carrier 12 with a handle (17, fig.1), wherein the carrier 12 is pivotally mounted on a base plate 16 which has a protective hood 15 connected to it and a through-slot for the cutting disk 11. Apparatus 20 for setting the depth of cut comprises a stop 21 connected to a guide element (35, fig.5) which is situated displaceably in a guide channel 34 in the protective hood 15 and is clamped in the desired position by means of a fixing member 27 projecting from the protective hood 15, and a counterstop 22 on the carrier 12 that interacts with said stop 21. A depth scale (33, fig.4) is mounted along the guide channel 34 on the outside of the protective hood 15.
Patent GB-2401252-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for pulling a cable through a section of pipe
Inventor: TJADER MICHAEL
IPC: H02G1/08
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: An improved cable pulling device and method is shown. The cable pulling device is smaller, less expensive, and easy to use for lateral line replacement. The cable pulling device includes a cable contacting portion that provides supplemental frictional force during a rotational pulling stroke. Among other advantages, this allows a smaller, more compact design that provides higher gripping and pulling power. Embodiments as described above further allow for a smooth jaw configuration that reduces cable damage. A cable pulling device is also shown that includes a configuration of a force distributing device. One embodiment includes substantially orthogonal plates that help to reduce device twisting during a pulling operation. In a further embodiment, a force distributing device is adapted for attachment to a ground working implement arm.
Patent GB-2401236-A (GB)
Title: Automatic reading teaching system and methods
Inventor: TOWNSHEND BRENT
IPC: G09B19/04
Filed: 2003-01-21
Abstract: An automatic reading system provides a system and methods of evaluating a user's reading skills while the user is reading out loud. The automatic reading system adjusts text of an electronic book as the user is reading to increase or decrease a level profile of the electronic book. The automatic reading system also provides reading recommendations, feedback, and marketing data.
Patent GB-2401369-A (GB)
Title: Cured compositions transparent to ultraviolet radiation
Inventor: WALKER CHRISTOPHER B
IPC: C03C25/10
Filed: 2003-03-25
Abstract: A curable coating composition that may be converted to a cured coating for an optical fiber during a continuous fiber coating process. The curable coating composition comprises an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, an alkenyl functional polysiloxane, and an ultraviolet radiation absorbing hydrosilation photocatalyst in an amount for crosslink formation between the organohydrogenpolysiloxane and the alkenyl functional polysiloxane. The curable coating composition crosslinks under the influence of ultraviolet radiation to provide a cured coating having a high level of transparency to ultraviolet radiation. Application of heat to the curable coating composition accelerates the rate of cured coating formation. The high level of transparency of the cured coating allows from 70% to 99% of radiation of wavelengths from 240nm to 275nm to pass through the coating for writing a refractive index grating to produce an optical fiber Bragg grating.
Patent GB-2420151-A (GB)
Title: Cradle hinge system
Inventor: CLARKE PETER
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2004-11-10
Abstract: A Cradle hinge system has one half of the hinge integrated into a bin or storage device 6.
Patent GB-2415346-A (GB)
Title: Multi-filter mask for determining skin sensitivity to UV light.
Inventor: KATSUZAKI NOBUO
IPC: F21V9/04
Filed: 2005-03-21
Abstract: A subject of the present invention is to achieve accurate measurement of an ultraviolet dose of a test region of a subject (patient) by a single measuring cycle, to provide a measuring tool not including any members requiring manual operations, to prevent an examiner from exposure to ultraviolet radiation and to improve safety. An optimum ultraviolet dose determining tool, for ultraviolet radiotherapy, is used to determine an optimum ultraviolet dose in advance. The optimum ultraviolet dose determining tool can be placed on the skin of a patient and is provided with an attenuation filter (1A, 1B or 1C) having a plurality of optical areas respectively having different, known ultraviolet-ray transmittances or reflectances. The may be several distinct windows or optical areas with different filter values or the filter may be a single filter having an attenuation or reflection gradient across it. The filter may be of a dielectric type.
Patent GB-2425536-A (GB)
Title: Coating compositions
Inventor: BISHOP PETER TRENTON
IPC: C09D5/24
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A coating composition, comprising a zinc carboxylate species, an indium carboxylate species and a liquid carrier; characterised in that the zinc carboxylate species comprises a species according to formula I: <CHE>Zn(O2CAr)(O2CAr') (I)</CHE> and the indium carboxylate species comprises a species according to formula II: <CHE>In(O2CAr)(O2CAr')(O2CAr'') (II)</CHE> ```wherein Ar and Ar' are aryl groups which may be the same or different, substituted or unsubstituted. The compositions are suitable for the production of transparent conducting InZnO films and may contain dopants, polymers and additives. A method for the production of InZnO films on substrates is also disclosed, as are applications of such coated substrates.
Patent GB-2426742-A (GB)
Title: Engraving cylinder end assembly
Inventor: MILLARD PHILIP
IPC: B41C1/02
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: There is described an end assembly for an engraving cylinder for use in a printing medium imaging apparatus, the engraving cylinder having opposite ends and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, the end assembly comprising: mounting means for mounting said end assembly to one end of the engraving cylinder; engagement means for engaging said apparatus; and adjustment means for adjusting the position of the engagement means relative to the position of the mounting means. There is also described a printing medium imaging apparatus, and an engraving cylinder for use in such a printing medium imaging apparatus, There is also described a method of adjusting the TIR of an engraving cylinder within a printing medium imaging apparatus.
Patent GB-2425930-A (GB)
Title: Tobacco feed apparatus
Inventor: WESTLAKE ANTHONY
IPC: A24B7/14
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: A tobacco feed apparatus comprises station 19 where tobacco leaves 22 are fed onto a conveyor 21 for transporting an accumulation 15 of tobacco leaves towards a cutting device 17. An array of elongate tines 25 extend from the rear wall of the feed station 19 over the conveyor 21 and into the accumulation 15 of tobacco leaves. The tines 25 are vibrated to agitate and fluidises the tobacco leaves, causing them to interleave with adjacent leaves in a generally horizontal orientation on the conveyor 21. The vibration also removes any voids and ensures that the leaves are evenly distributed on the conveyor 21 prior to cutting.
Patent GB-2430533-A (GB)
Title: Sign assembly
Inventor: LAND ROBIN
IPC: E01F9/677
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A bus stop sign 10 including a sleeve member 12 locatable in the ground. An upright member 26 is mounted in the sleeve member 12, and both are hexagonal in plan view. An engagement finger 34 is located within the upright member 26 and is spring urged to engage in a recess 24 in the sleeve member 24 to retain the upright member 26 in the sleeve member 12. An opening 42 is provided in the upright member 26 spaced a short distance above the top end of the sleeve member 12, through which opening 42 a tool (46, Fig 10) can engage to disengage the finger 34 from the recess 24 and hence permit removal of the upright member 26 and sleeve member 12.
Patent GB-2417328-A (GB)
Title: Methods of characterising earth formations
Inventor: LI QIMING
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: On-the-fly data processing techniques useful for extracting signals from the azimuthal variation of the directional measurements acquired by a logging tool within a borehole are based on cross-plotting. One technique comprises cross-plotting two directional logging measurements acquired from an instrument disposed in a borehole intersecting the formation to obtain a distance to at least one formation boundary and a resistivity for at least one formation bed. Others comprise cross-plotting a resistivity and a directional measurement, and cross-plotting a resistivity and two directional measurements. Induction or propagation tools are used to acquire the measurements which may be while drilling (MWD or LWD).
Patent GB-2418674-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing decalcified hard tissue sample
Inventor: OKIHANA HIROYUKI
IPC: A61L27/38
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A method for producing a decalcified hard tissue sample by embedding a hard tissue (1c) in a liquid-penetration-permitting resin (2c), and then decalcifying it.
Patent GB-2419303-A (GB)
Title: Morphologically Deforming Doll
Inventor: HANAMOTO SHINICH
IPC: A63H3/04
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: A morphological deforming toy allowing the deformation of a doll robot toy in a compact shape, wherein the pair of leg parts (11) of the doll robot toy (1) comprise knee position connection mechanisms (23) connecting thigh parts (11a) to leg parts (11b) and ankle position connection mechanisms (27) connecting the leg parts (11b) to foot parts (11c). Each of the knee position connection mechanisms (23) is formed so that the calf section of the leg part (11b) can be positioned adjacent to the rear side of the thigh part (11a). Each of the ankle position connection mechanisms (27) is formed so that the rear of the foot part (11c) can be positioned adjacent to the rear surface of the body part (5) of the doll robot toy.