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Patent GB-2407616-A (GB)
Title: Retainer for a hinge bar
Inventor: LOWE PETER
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: An end plug for retaining the hinge bar 55 of a lid 49 of a waste container comprises an annular member 12 insertable in a knuckle 50 of the lid, and a substantially cylindrical drive member 14 forcibly insertable in the annular member 12 for expanding the annular member in the knuckle.
Patent GB-2411380-A (GB)
Title: A padded wheelbarrow cover
Inventor: KING RICHARD DAVID
IPC: B62B1/20
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: A padded wheelbarrow cover with means for attachment to a range of wheelbarrow types and sizes, which adds comfort when the barrow is used for sitting in. The invention also acts as a loose-bag and protective cover for the content of the wheelbarrow (figures 3 and 4). The cover may have an elasticated drawstring 2 for aiding in attachment to the wheelbarrow, and handles (6) for use when the cover is used as a bag. The cover may be stored rolled-up attached to the wheelbarrow handles (figure 2).
Patent GB-2399278-A (GB)
Title: Pant comprising hump in crotch portion
Inventor: BACKMAN LINA STRAND
IPC: A61F/
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A pair of underpants comprises at least one hump 12 in its crotch portion. The hump portion is intended to hold up an absorbent article, such as a panty liner, sanitary napkin or an incontinence guard against the body of the user. The hump may be detachable or permanently attached to the pant. It may be placed in a pocket (11, Fig 6a) or attached to the crotch portion using attachment means (18, Fig 7) such as glue, hook and loop fastening tape or seams.
Patent GB-2412163-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access to an opening
Inventor: GREENWOOD WILLIAM
IPC: F16K1/22
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A blade 12 for controlling access to an opening has a first piece of material which defines at least a part of a first control surface 15 and at least a first part of an axle 14 via which the blade is pivotably mounted. The blade may be a component part of a fire damper for a ventilation duct of a building, the damper having for example four blades mounted within a housing 10. The first piece of material may also define a first part of a male element (52 fig 8) and a first part of a female element (64 fig 8), allowing adjacent blades to cooperate with one another to prevent or restrict the passage of smoke. The blade may include two identical blade halves (50 fig 8), which are made from steel in a pressing process and secured together by rivets or spot welding. The blades also include two rectangular tabs (84 fig 9) which are arranged to be deformed to secure each blade to a gear pinion 16 which is a component of the blade actuating mechanism.
Patent GB-2400679-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic optical relay with movable solid slug
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: G02B26/02
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: An electromagnetic optical relay (100) has a solid slug (134) which moves within a switching channel formed in relay housing. An optical path passing through the switching channel (130) is blocked or unblocked by motion of the solid slug. Motion of the solid slug is controlled by at least two electromagnetic actuators, such as electrical coils (114 and 116, 118 and 120) surrounding the switching channel. Motion of the solid slug (134) is resisted by a liquid (142, 144), such as a liquid metal, that wets between the solid slug (134) and at least one fixed contact pad (137, 138, 140) in the switching channel. The surface tension of the liquid provides a latching mechanism for the relay. Optical waveguides or fibres 110, 112, 202, and wettable metal 212 are shown.
Patent GB-2404183-A (GB)
Title: Powder dispenser
Inventor: HAYDAY GEOFFREY DENIS
IPC: B05B11/04
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A powder container and dispensing device comprises a powder dispensing nozzle of the type having one or more small holes through which powder can be ejected. The nozzle is located in the wall of a container which in use is partially filled with the powder, and powder is dispensed therefrom by squeezing the container to pressurize its contents. An intermediate powder reservoir is provided within the container in or on which some of the powder within the container becomes lodged in use. On squeezing the container, powder lodging in or on the intermediate reservoir is entrained in the airflow through the hole or holes in the nozzle to be discharged therewith. In general during each discharge action only powder in or on the intermediate reservoir will exit via the nozzle. The action of squeezing the container not only causes powder to leave the intermediate reservoir via the nozzle but also causes other of the powder in the container to replace the powder that has left the intermediate reservoir. In addition or alternatively replenishment is achieved by briefly squeezing, tilting or inverting or tilting and briefly squeezing the container. The intermediate reservoir may comprise an apertured plate or a filter fitted in the neck of the container just below but spaced from the nozzle.
Patent GB-2402984-A (GB)
Title: Spacers having co-operating formations
Inventor: BAILEY BRIAN ALLEN
IPC: F16B43/00
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: A spacer (1) has a generally planar body with a slot (5). Formations (7) , such as corrugations, are provided on the spacer (1) which co-operate with formations on another such spacer to prevent relative rotation.
Patent GB-2402921-A (GB)
Title: Pallet trolley
Inventor: LAWRENCE PETER
IPC: B62B3/04
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: A pallet trolley has a C shaped support frame <B>1</B> member formed by spaced apart longitudinally extending support arms <B>6, 7</B> joined together at one end by a first cross member <B>8</B>, and a C shaped lifting frame <B>2</B> member formed by spaced apart longitudinally extending lifting arms <B>14, 15</B> joined together at one end by a second cross member <B>16</B>, the frames <B>1, 2</B> being arranged with the support arms <B>6, 7</B> extending substantially parallel to the lifting arms <B>14, 15</B>. A plurality of struts <B>21</B> extend between the lifting <B>2</B> and support <B>1</B> frames, such that when the struts <B>21</B> are perpendicular to the lifting <B>14, 15</B> and support arms <B>6, 7,</B> the lifting <B>2</B> and support <B>1</B> frames are spaced apart vertically. An actuating lever <B>3</B> is pivotally mounted on the support frame <B>1</B> member and is operatively connected the lifting frame <B>2</B> member, such that upon pivotal movement of the lever <B>3</B> about the support frame member <B>1</B>, the lifting arms <B>14, 15</B> are caused to move longitudinally relative to the first frame <B>1</B> member. The struts 2<B>1</B> may be mounted in recesses formed in the lifting and support arms. There may also be stop means <B>22</B> which limits the longitudinal movement of the second frame <B>2</B> member relative to the first frame <B>1</B> member.
Patent GB-2399885-A (GB)
Title: Seismic source having current carrying coils which cause expansion of a metal tube in contact with a geological formation or water mass
Inventor: DUBOIS JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: B06B1/04
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: A seismic source for use in a borehole or in a marine environment (see figure 10) comprises an electric current source 3 connected via a cable 12 to coils 8 or 22A formed on an insulating spindle 7 or 23 which may surround a ferromagnetic core (see figure 4). The spindle and coils are located inside a metal tube, which may be the casing of a well. When a pulsed or variable frequency current is passed through the coils, a magnetic pressure is created which causes an expansion of the metal tube and generation of radial seismic waves. The coils may be wound around the spindle (see figure 4) or may be formed as flat or pancake coils 22A on the surface of the spindle but not wound around the spindle 23 (see figure 11).
Patent GB-2416288-A (GB)
Title: Animal restraint
Inventor: MCELHERRON SEAN
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: A restraint device 1 for an animal, the device comprises a neck collar 2 for the animal having inter-engagable ends, a surface of the collar having longitudinally spaced apart lead guide means L1-L4 mounted on either side of the longitudinal centre of the collar; a lead 4 passing through said lead guide means and having stop means D1, D2 at each end to which a leash is attachable; slider means 10 mounted on the lead, located between said guide means L1, L2 and arranged to allow a portion of the lead to assume a generally noose-like shape to encompass the nose and mouth region of the animal, wherein the lead comprises securing means C1, C2 at or towards either end thereof, arranged to be secured or secureable together, or to a part of the device, once the leash has been removed from said stop means.
Patent GB-2416805-A (GB)
Title: Access limitation controller
Inventor: HILL BRYAN JAMES
IPC: E05C17/16
Filed: 2004-07-31
Abstract: An access limitation controller includes a plate "a" attached to a hinge "e" for attachment to a door-frame "c", and a slotted bar "b" to attach to the associated door "d". It is operated by swinging the hinged plate "a" so that it either rests against the door-frame "c" away from the door "d", or is at right angles to the door-frame "c". The door "d" either opens normally or has its movement restricted to only a narrow gap between the door "d" and its frame "c". With the controller in operation, it is very difficult to render it inoperative from outside of the doorway, providing a much higher level of security than that normally provided by conventional security chains. Inside of the doorway it is easy to determine the position of the hinged plate "a", not only by sight but also just by touching it, even in the dark.
Patent GB-2403512-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic piston assembly
Inventor: EVANS KEITH RODERICK
IPC: F15B11/22
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: An hydraulic piston assembly comprises a chamber and a piston 31 sealed and movable within the chamber. The chamber has at least two ports 32a, 32b, 33a, 33b for the entry and exit of fluid, the ports being isolated by piston seals to form separate compartments 32a, 32b, 32c within the assembly. The volume of fluid swept from each compartment by movement of the piston is substantially equal. Preferably the ports are connected to a fluid supply by means of a valve block 40 arranged to switch the connection between alternate ports to move the piston. The assembly may be connected to two hydraulic cylinders 25c, which may be used to move a drill or cutter assembly (2, fig 2) during hot tapping of a pipeline. Preferably the hydraulic piston assembly comprises a synchronisation pump.
Patent GB-2408083-A (GB)
Title: Transfer mechanism with range selection controlled by a coupler
Inventor: ALLEN TIMOTHY
IPC: B60K17/346
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A transfer mechanism comprises a planetary gear set 44 having a sun gear 42 connected to an output shaft 38 of an automatic transmission, planet pinions 52 meshed with the sun gear 42 and a ring gear 46 connected to a hub 62 of a coupler 60, eg a synchronizer or dog clutch, which selects a high speed range or a low speed range in the transfer mechanism. A friction clutch 100 can be engaged, regardless of the range is selected by the coupler 60, so that power is transmitted by drive belt mechanism, which includes sprocket wheels 92, 94 and drive belt 90, to a front drive shaft (20, fig 1). The clutch 100 is operated by a hydraulic actuated piston 94 which forces plates 86, 88 together thereby driveably connecting output 58 and sprocket wheel 92. In this way, clutch 100 can be engaged so that four-wheel drive is selected or disengaged so that two-wheel drive is chosen.
Patent GB-2420988-A (GB)
Title: Random event game and apparatus and method
Inventor: PLUMMER DOREEN MARIE
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: A method of playing a game includes the steps of providing a store of concealed prizes for viewing at a selection point, providing play advancement means 1 whereby an initial "win" condition may be indicated 3, 6, between a group of players playing the game, sequentially transferring the play advancement means from one player to the next, following initial winning of all of the prizes or completion of a time limit, revealing the initially won prizes from the selection points and thereafter setting a time limit to continue playing the game by means of the play advancement means to thereafter choose a revealed prize initially won by any of the other players within the group, the game continuing until the time limit is reached, whereafter players with prizes may keep them, or trade them for other prizes owned by other players in the group. The play advancement means may take the form of a disc 2 with a spinning pointer 9. Also disclose is a battery operated electronic random event indicator suitable for playing the game.
Patent GB-2410827-A (GB)
Title: Ambient light sensor
Inventor: FRYER CHRISTOPHER JAMES NEWTON
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2005-02-07
Abstract: A light-emitting display having display areas (14), which may be lit or unlit, comprising a sensor (13) for ambient light, in which the display is arranged to use an output of the sensor (13) to modify the brightness of the display areas (14) when lit in dependence upon the ambient light conditions, the sensor being hidden behind an unlightable section of the display. The display is particularly advantageously an electroluminescent display.
Patent GB-2425873-A (GB)
Title: Banknote counting/tracking/verifying including the identification of individual notes
Inventor: IQBAL MOHAMMED
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: A banknote handling system, for counting money and identifying individual notes to enable tracking of the notes, to discourage theft, includes a banknote verifying device 110 and a banknote identification device 120. At least some individual banknotes are identified by device 120 using a digital camera and character recognition software to record serial numbers or alternatively by means provided to read barcodes or microchips incorporated in the banknotes. The information may be sent to a remote server. This may be used to determine whether or not a note has been stolen, comparing the number with a database of numbers. Notes may be bound into bundles labelled with security tags.
Patent GB-2427208-A (GB)
Title: Fencing with flanged box - section post
Inventor: WELLS ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: E04H17/20
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A fencing support post (1) for wire mesh panel fencing comprising panels (2) with sets of horizontal wires (3) linked by upright wires (4) comprises a post of box section with two integral flanges (5) extending either side of the box section, each flange forming a securing point for one of the panels (2), the face (7) of the box section of the post between the flanges (5) being recessed to accommodate the upright wires (4) whilst allowing the panels (2) to lie flush with the flanges (5) of the post.
Patent GB-2414392-A (GB)
Title: Additional wheels for patient transport means
Inventor: WARD PHILIP
IPC: A61G5/08
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: Patient transport means 10 has at least one set of wheels 60, the or each set of wheels 60 comprising at least two wheels 62 which may rotate about their own respective axes as well as about a common axis of the set of wheels 60, and which is connected to the transport means 10, the transport means 10 having at least one further set of wheels 200, the or each further set of wheels 200 comprising at least two wheels 202 which may rotate about their own respective axes as well as about a common axis of further set of wheels 200, the or each further set of wheels 200 being selectively attachable to, and detachable from, the transport means 10. The further set of wheels 200 may be attached to an existing set of wheels 60 preferably with their respective axes aligned.
Patent GB-2434252-A (GB)
Title: Printed circuit board arrangement for voltage drop measurement
Inventor: CARTER ROBERT
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: A printed circuit board comprises a component pad separated into two or more portions corresponding to the number of terminals of a component (not shown) to be connected to the component pad. At least two of the portions are subdivided into main portions 4, to which the terminals of a component may be connected, and auxiliary portions 3, to which voltage drop measurement tracks 5 are connected. The current which flows through the auxiliary portions is relatively small compared to that which flows through the component. The component connected to the main portions may be a resistor which forms part of a current measuring arrangement.
Patent GB-2435870-A (GB)
Title: Caravan corner steady extension device
Inventor: WHYSALL ALAN EDWARD
IPC: B60S9/04
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: An extension device for releasable attachment to a corner steady of a caravan has an elongate body 3 provided with a ground-engaging foot 4 at one end, a support loop 1 at the opposite end and a shoe 2 at a point between the two ends of the body. The device is fitted by inserting the corner steady through the support loop 1 until the foot of the corner steady is received within the shoe 2. The corner steady with the extension device fitted is then wound down using the existing wind-down mechanism. The device increases the effective length of the corner steady and allows it to reach the ground when the caravan is sited on a sloping or uneven pitch.
Patent GB-2423896-A (GB)
Title: Group intercom, delayed playback, and ad-hoc based communications system and method
Inventor: DENNINGHOFF KARL L
IPC: H04W12/12
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: An ad hoc wireless communications system and method permits a group of wireless portable communications devices to communicate with each other. The ad hoc network has security systems. A server for the ad hoc network is selected from among the portable communications devices associated with the ad hoc network.
Patent GB-2423919-A (GB)
Title: Grill device with a removable grill plate
Inventor: KUO PO-CHUN
IPC: A23L1/00
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A grill device comprising a grill member that includes a housing 1, a grill plate 3 made of a heat-conductive material and retained removably on said housing, and a heating unit including a heating element 21 disposed in said housing, and a heat-conductive plate 22 mounted on said housing and disposed between said heating element and said grill plate for conducting heat from said heating element to said grill plate. The housing is formed with a positioning recess 125, said grill plate being formed with a positioning stub (314) that extends into said positioning recess when said grill plate is disposed on said housing.
Patent GB-2438839-A (GB)
Title: Packaging and assembly for pipette
Inventor: WILLIAMS MELERI
IPC: B65D25/10
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: Packaging for an ICSI pipette (50) has a base (10) and a slider (20) on which the pipette is retained by clips (29) and (36). The base (10) has a transparent rod (16) projecting above the thin end (52) of the pipette (50), acting as a lens to enable the tip of the pipette to be viewed. A grip portion (26) on the slider (20) projects above the pipette (50) and the rod (16) to enable the slider to be moved relative to the base such that the thick end (52) of the pipette projects beyond the end of the base for access and removal.
Patent GB-2440531-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced masonry panel structure
Inventor: CLEAR LIAM
IPC: E04B2/64
Filed: 2006-08-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of constructing a reinforced wall comprising the steps of laying one or more courses (1-22 figure 1) of masonry blocks 7 between load bearing structures (3a figure 1). Laying a course of hollow blocks 22 on top of the masonry blocks 7, laying reinforcing bar 14 in the channel of the hollow blocks 22 and connecting at least one end of the reinforcing bar 14 to the vertical steel beams (3a figure 1), filling the hollow blocks 22 with cement to form a bond beam 20, then continue laying courses of masonry blocks 7 on the top of the hollow blocks 22. The reinforcing material may be steel rebar, secured to a load-bearing frame of the building by a cleat (16 figure 12) having pockets (12 figure 12) for reception of the rebar ends. Optionally the reinforcement may be tensioned, to pre-stress the bond beam. Later embodiments relate to a masonry infill in a load bearing structure and a fitting for securing a concrete reinforcement bar to a load bearing structure.
Patent GB-2425725-A (GB)
Title: Commercial aircraft on-board inerting system
Inventor: MORAVEC BRADFORD L
IPC: A62C3/08
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: An inerting system (10) for an aircraft (12) includes one or more fuel tank circuits (15) associated with fuel tanks (16). An air source (17) supplies pressurized air. A heat exchanger (56) cools the pressurized air. An air separation module (46) is in fluid communication with the heat exchanger (56) and separates inerting gas from the pressurized air. A controller (40) controls flow of the inerting gas from the air separation module (46) to the fuel tanks (16).
Patent GB-2430215-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore communication system
Inventor: ESTEVEZ CARLOS E
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2006-09-14
Abstract: A wellbore communication system 200 for a wellsite having a downhole tool deployed from a rig into a wellbore penetrating a subsurface formation is provided. The system includes at least one wellsite sensor 204, 206, 208 adapted to collect wellsite data, at least one mobile communication module 276 locatable at various positions about the wellsite and a surface unit 272 operatively connected to the at least one communication module 276. The communication module 276 includes a housing, at least one communication interface adapted to receive signals from the at least one wellsite sensor, at least one signal-conditioning module or converter positioned in the housing, a power supply and a connector adapted to receive a communication link to the surface unit. Communication links may be hired-wired, wireless, optical or a combination thereof.
Patent GB-2431831-A (GB)
Title: Distributing software between mobile terminals
Inventor: CAMPBELL THOMAS ROBERT GARRATT
IPC: H04M1/72427
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: A mobile phone to mobile phone software, e.g. game, distribution service allows a person 1 who has a game or other application 2 installed on their phone 3 to send 4 the application, or a link to a server 10 where the application 10a is stored, to another mobile phone 6. The application has the ability to send a link via SMS or MMS or other messaging protocol. A second person 7 can then use the application or play the game 5 or a time limited demo, or a pay per play version of the game. The second person 7 can also request via the game, using phone messaging, a full version of the game to be installed on their phone 6, which they are then charged for.
Patent GB-2447031-A (GB)
Title: Curtain tensioner
Inventor: BOWEN KEVIN
IPC: B60J5/06
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: Apparatus for a curtain-sided vehicle, the apparatus comprising a curtain 5 moveably attached to a rail 10 and a tensioner 6; wherein the tensioner is configured to move the rail to tighten or loosen the curtain. The tensioner may be moveable pneumatically, hydraulically, electrically or a cylinder and a piston. A vehicle controller 7 may be provided which prevents activation of the tensioner if the hand or park brake of the vehicle is not engaged. The controller may also prevent movement of the vehicle if the tensioner is not in the second position.