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Patent GB-2402626-A (GB)
Title: Elongated element for making hedges or bushes, and manufacturing process for this element
Inventor: INDRIAN GEORGES MARTIAL
IPC: B29C48/13
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: This invention relates to an elongated element (1) made of a synthetic material to make an artificial hedge or an artificial bush comprising a first part (2) with a branch-shaped base and a second top part (3) that will form the top of the hedge or bush, jointly with other parts of the top of other said elements. The second part (3) prolongs the first part (2) therefore forming a unit assembly with it, the second part (3) having a flatter section than the first part (2). A hedge or bush formed from an assembly of these elements (1) is used in making jumps for horse riding circuits. The elements are preferably produced by extrusion, corrugation and finally pressing or crushing of the second top parts, Figs 5 to 8 (not shown).
Patent GB-2417842-A (GB)
Title: Multi-turn shaft encoder
Inventor: SANDERS PETER GEORGE
IPC: H03M1/24
Filed: 2004-09-02
Abstract: An absolute shaft encoder to measure both the angular position of a shaft and the number of completed rotations of the shaft has a first wheel and signal pick up means such that rotation of the wheel generates unique signals such that the radial position of the shaft can be recorded and displayed and actions initiated. A second wheel provides further unique position signals from a further signal pick up means. An indexing mechanism 23, 27 operates between the first and second wheels such that for every completed turn of the first wheel the second wheel is indexed two or more times providing two or more position signals to the second wheel's pick up device.
Patent GB-2410691-A (GB)
Title: Tendon support for a horse's leg
Inventor: WHITE THALIA
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: A tendon and ligament support comprising three layers: gel moulding 5c reaching from below to the knee to just above the fetlock joint which resists penetration, a dry flex material panel covering the back tendons, sides of the fetlock and back of the long and short pasterns with a hole 4a for the fetlock joint to protrude through and a flexible outer layer which covers the gel and dry flex. Preferably the gel moulds to the legs and absorbs shock. The dry flex may be shaped to support the tendons and ligaments and provide resistance. The outer layer may be flexible and have a mesh appearance. A zip fastening may be provided. The tendon and ligament support may be used on a horse's leg to allow flexibility whilst giving support.
Patent GB-2407358-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle glove box damper device including cam and spring arrangements
Inventor: DAVIS JR JOSEPH J
IPC: B60R7/06
Filed: 2004-09-13
Abstract: A vehicle glove box damper device 10 comprises a cam assembly 20 mounted on or moulded into a glove box lid and a spring portion 31 mounted on or moulded into an instrument panel retainer 30. The cam assembly 20 including a cam lobe 1 which rotationally moves against the spring portion 31 to slow the descent of the glove box lid 102 during opening. The glove box damper device 10 is suitable for use with glove box lids having a sheet metal insert to meet automotive safety requirements.
Patent GB-2408651-A (GB)
Title: Relinquishing unused memory resources in telephone exchange apparatus
Inventor: EBISAWA YOSHIMITSU
IPC: H04M3/12
Filed: 2004-11-02
Abstract: A telephone exchange apparatus such as a pbx includes a memory which stores a plurality of resource information for executing mutually different plural communication service functions, a recorder which records communication signals for processing in the each resource information, on a recording medium, a processor which processes the communication signals based on the corresponding resource information stored in the memory, and a controller which controls to manage the communication signals on the recording medium by each resource, and releases the corresponding resource area on the recording medium according to the communication service function requesting to release.
Patent GB-2420275-A (GB)
Title: Tangle free umbrella grip with strap adapted for hanging to a closed loop.
Inventor: WU TSUN-ZONG
IPC: B25G1/00
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: A grip 1 for an umbrella is provided on an outer wall 11 with a through hole (12, FIG.1), at least one annular groove 13 having a start point communicating with the through hole and a terminal point; a hook 2 located at the terminal point of the groove; and an elastic strap 3 extending through the hole to form a loop portion having a turning section 37. The elastic strap could be wound around the groove with the turning section engaged with the hook, and is therefore prevented from tangling other articles in a container holding the umbrella. Alternatively, the elastic strap may be extended through a closed loop with the turning section engaged with the hook to thereby hang the umbrella to the loop.
Patent GB-2420331-A (GB)
Title: Intermodal trailer
Inventor: ORD ROBERT MALCOLM
IPC: B61D45/00
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: An intermodal road trailer <B>2</B> with a body mainly within the space envelope of a container with means of retention on a rail pocket wagon <B>24</B> by four lower container castings <B>5</B> and <B>11</B>, and means of lifting by four upper container castings <B>4</B>. Trailer suspension <B>3</B> being outside the container envelope and latched to the trailer body so that only the lower corner castings provide means of support when the trailer is transported by rail.
Patent GB-2411576-A (GB)
Title: Wall mounted tool holder
Inventor: BERFIELD ROBERT C
IPC: A47F7/00
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: The tool holder is suitable for tools having a tubular end, e.g. vacuum cleaner accessories, and it comprises a central panel 32 comprised by upper and lower bands (fig 6) and upwardly extending fingers 49 defined by a U-shaped slots 50. The central panel is separated from the wall and supported to it via members 16 which can be fixed to the wall. The hollow tubular ends of the tools or accessories 82 are mounted on these fingers, which can be flexed, between the wall and the panel and the tools can be further supported in position with loops (78, Fig.2) fixed to the panel via fasteners 80. A recess 66 can be formed on the top edge which helps to locate in place "T" or "L"- type tools (142, fig.6). Fingers 49 (144, Fig.12) can also be tilted laterally at an angle to compensate for bowed shape of the panel, in order that tools remain parallel to each other when viewed from the front. Without this tilting, all tools placed on the fingers on sides of the panel would tilt and converge towards the centre and near the wall.
Patent GB-2411498-A (GB)
Title: Decoupled hardware configuration manager
Inventor: ROTHMAN MICHAEL
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a technique or device to allow hardware related drivers to present a centralized configuration program and, more particularly, to a technique or device to allow hardware related drivers to present configuration information to a centralized user interface manager.
Patent GB-2411450-A (GB)
Title: Valve travel indicator
Inventor: LOVELL MICHEL K
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A valve travel indicator is described. An indicator portion (34) indicates a location on a valve indicator scale (36). A retaining portion is fixedly coupled to the indicator portion (34) and movably coupled to a valve stem (26). The retaining portion fixedly couples the indicator portion (34) to the valve stem (26) during movement of the valve stem and movably couples the indicator portion (34) to the valve stem (26) in response to a predetermined force level exerted upon the indicator portion (34).
Patent GB-2411704-A (GB)
Title: Continuously variable transmission
Inventor: FULLER JOHN WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: F16H61/662
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: A continuously variable transmission is disclosed comprising a transmission input and output between which a variator (V) can be coupled, in either a low regime or a high regime, by gearing (R1, R2, R3, M). The relationship between variator ratio and overall transmission ratio is different in the two regimes. Incorporated in the gearing are first and second clutch means (L, H) both hydraulically actuated, for engaging and disengaging low and high regimes respectively. The gearing provides a synchronous ratio at which a change between low and high regimes, at constant variator ratio, provides no change in the overall transmission ratio. The transmission is provided with hydraulics which incorporate a shift valve (110) which controls application of hydraulic pressures to the first and second clutch means. A change in state of the shift valve (110) causes one clutch means to change from engaged to disengaged and the other to make the opposite transition. In this way changes of transmission regime are hydraulically controlled.
Patent GB-2429865-A (GB)
Title: Optical scatter correction for film scanners
Inventor: MEAD TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: H04N5/217
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A film scanner of the type which uses diffuse illumination and an array sensor such as a line array or area array CCD 16 includes an integrating optical element in the form of an integrating sphere 20 to provide diffuse illumination to film 12. The diffuse illumination ensures that light is provided to film at a range of angles thereby improving the light level reaching the array sensor from film that has been scattered by defects such as scratches thereby reducing the visibility of such defects. A lens 14 is provided at the exit aperture of the integrating sphere so as to define a particular area A of the surface within the integrating sphere from which light that is not scattered by film is derived. The area has a lower reflectivity than the remainder of the integrating sphere B thereby increasing the amount of light derived from scratches that reaches the sensor to further reduce the visibility of scratches. An additional light source 28 can also be provided at the area of the integrating sphere so as to increase the visibility of scratches to produce a separate signal by which a main image signal may be corrected.
Patent GB-2425096-A (GB)
Title: Connecting fabric member to a stroller frame
Inventor: TAN YI-CHENG
IPC: B62B9/00
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A combination includes a perimeter frame 11 mounted to a main frame of a stroller and a fabric 12 that is coupled to the perimeter frame 11 by at least one substantially C-shaped coupling member 13. The coupling member 13 includes a first end 133 and a hooked second end 134. A thumb piece 135 projects outward from an outer face of the hooked second end 134 of the coupling member to allow application of force. The fabric is thus easily and rapidly coupled to or disengaged from the perimeter frame 11.
Patent GB-2432235-A (GB)
Title: Method of reducing the apparent complexity of a device by only making apparent to the user a pre-selected reduced set of the operational functions
Inventor: MAYER HORST
IPC: H04M1/72469
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: The disclosed system, for a device having a multitude of operational functions, reduces the apparent complexity of the device to users. The complexity is reduced by pre-selecting only a number of the available functions so that only those functions are apparent to the user. The functions not selected are not shown to the user. The selecting of the pre-selected functions may happen when the device is initialised and the selection may be done via a system interface. The interface may be part of the device, ie the system comprising the device only, or the interface may be separate. The system may be embodied in a mobile phone or an electric drive.
Patent GB-2421488-A (GB)
Title: Cooking bags
Inventor: CHUDLEY ROBIN WILLIAM
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A packaging suitable for use in or on a heating appliance, comprising a bag in which, in use, is sealed an article for heating. The bag has an aperture formed therein over which is sealed a film of material which forms a window in the bag, wherein the seal between said film and the material of the bag is sensitive to temperature and/or pressure such that the window at least partially detaches automatically from the bag upon the temperature and/or pressure within the bag reaching a predefined level so as to vent the atmosphere within the bag. The bag may be formed of an aluminium foil material, with the film being of transparent polyester or polyester polyethylene.
Patent GB-2417146-A (GB)
Title: Inverter device
Inventor: MATSUDA KENSAKU
IPC: H02J9/00
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: Even when an inverter device cannot be connected to a commercial power source or a control power source is cut off, it is possible to check and modify the setting state of a microcomputer and a peripheral circuit of the inverter device. The inverter device includes external power source unit connection connectors (24, 45, 30, 46, 41, 51) capable of connecting external power source units (32, 48) to one of an inverter main body (1), a built-in option (37), and a parameter unit (27). The external power source unit connection connectors (24, 45, 30, 46, 41, 51) are connected to the control power source.
Patent GB-2433683-A (GB)
Title: Call tariff database in a mobile phone
Inventor: AUSTIN CARL
IPC: H04M15/30
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A mobile (or cellular) phone (10) adapted to enable communication over a cellular network, comprising a database (30) of call charge information, a processor (18) adapted to enable determination of the charge applicable for a call to an identified phone number, and a user interface (12) which enables a user to select and make a call to the identified phone number, and communication to the user of call charge information related to the call to the identified phone number.
Patent GB-2435848-A (GB)
Title: Mould skins
Inventor: RICHTER JED
IPC: B29C51/02
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: A preformed mould skin is shaped to conform to a mould surface of a mould to form a moulded component 14. There may be a set of preformed mould skins, such as a pair or cassette of mould skins (10a, 10b) for use in moulding material in a mould (12) to form a moulded component (14), the mould skins (10a, 10b) being shaped to conform to a respective mould surface (16a, 16b) of the mould (12). Also provided is a method of moulding material between at least two surfaces of a mould to form a moulded component (14), the method comprising locating a preformed skin (10a, 10b) between the material to be moulded and at least one of the mould surfaces, the skin being shaped to conform to the mould surface. Fibre reinforced resinous material may be moulded under heat and pressure in press moulds, which comprise upper and lower moulds defining mould surfaces as above. Figures 2a-2j illustrate a sequence of steps for forming a mould skin and there are claims to forming skins.
Patent GB-2438463-A (GB)
Title: Regulating the output of a switch mode power supply
Inventor: LALITHAMBIKA VINOD A
IPC: H02M3/335
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A switch mode power supply is regulated using primary side sensing of a magnetic energy storage device such as a transformer (fig 1, 18). An area correlator provides an error signal by comparing an area under a feedback signal waveform Vaux from a winding such as auxiliary winding (fig 1, 26) between a start point (fig 4, t2) and an end point (fig 4, t4) with a reference area. The start point may be detected by a comparator 302 that senses when the waveform crosses the target operating voltage VREF. The end point may be detected by comparators 304 when the waveform crosses another reference such as zero voltage that is in an oscillatory portion of the waveform when no power is delivered to the output. The area correlator may comprise integrator 306 that is stopped from integrating outside the start and end points by a reset signal. The circuit provides an area correlator that compares an area under a feedback signal between timing signals with a reference area to generate feedback information and is particularly used in a discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) SMPS.
Patent GB-2433035-A (GB)
Title: Substance delivery device
Inventor: MARSHALL JEREMY
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: The device comprises: a body 2, a container 24 and a plunger 40 which is movable with respect to the body. The plunger is arranged to move the container with respect to the body and to expel at least a portion of a substance from the container. Priming means 70, 72, 80 may move the container towards the plunger and on completion of the priming operation become disengaged from the container. The device also comprises means for adjusting the amount of substance to be expelled from the container. The adjustment means may comprise stop member 44 which may be adjusted by rotational movement of adjustment ring 48
Patent GB-2441497-A (GB)
Title: Cushioned head cradle with adjustable straps
Inventor: GILBERT DOREEN
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: A flexible support cradle (1) has a pair of adjustable straps (2). The cradle passes around and contacts the forehead of a user, the user is situated in a seat, which may be a domestic seat, a car seat, a wheelchair (Figs 5 and 6) or a child car seat (item 7 Fig 7), the straps may then pass around the upper part of the occupants seat, see particularly fig 2, and may be fastened thereon, or may simply form a ring, see fig 8, around a seat. The cradle is used to prevent the occupant's head dropping forward. The cradle may be height adjustable and may have quick release means which may include Velcro attachment pads (4). The cradle may be resilient in nature and may absorb impact forces. Additional detachable canopy straps (item 3 Fig 2) may be provided to further support the head. Alternatively the support cradle may take the form of a cap or hat (not illustrated) that covers and supports a wearers head, straps or tethers being attached thereto.
Patent GB-2444905-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic ear button for hearing, balance and pain therapy
Inventor: MURPHY D C
IPC: A61N2/08
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A magnetic button for placement in a patient's ear provides a magnetic field that can enhance the patient's hearing and aid patient's with a problem of balance. The magnetic field may also reduce pain on or around the ears.
Patent GB-2431007-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for measuring the composition and water salinity of a multiphase containing water
Inventor: WEE ARNSTEIN
IPC: G01N27/00
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A method for determining the composition and water salinity of a multi-component mixture of a gas and at least one liquid, including water, in a pipe (1), the method comprising the following steps: a. electromagnetic phase measurements are performed between two receiving antennas (4) located at different distances from a sending antenna (3), b. based on an empirically determined constant(s) and the above measurements, the effective and imaginary dielectric constants are determined, c. the mixture density is determined, d. the temperature and pressure are determined e. based on the knowledge of densities, effective dielectric constants and imaginary dielectric constants of the components of the fluid mixture and the results of the above steps a-d, the volume fractions of the gas and liquid or liquids of the fluid mixture and salinity of the water are calculated. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2450074-A (GB)
Title: Support for a Gel Burner
Inventor: JOSEPH IAN
IPC: F23C5/02
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: A support for a heat-generating element, e.g. a gel burner, has a main body, at least one first support element extending from the body in a first direction, and at least one second support element extending from the body in a second direction. The first support element allows the support to rest on a surface so that the main body is spaced apart from the surface, and the second support element allows the heat generating element to rest in a spaced apart arrangement from the main body. The first and second elements are made from materials which have different thermal conductivity values, of which the second material has the higher value. The first support element may be fixed to the main body by screw threads, and the second support element may be fixed to the main body by welding. The support improves cooling of the heat-generating element, and the main body may include one or more holes which aid convection.
Patent GB-2448552-A (GB)
Title: Ventilator used in the region of windows or doors
Inventor: GAGER PAUL WILLIAM
IPC: E06B7/02
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: A ventilator (22, fig 1) used in the region of windows or doors comprises an elongate body having elongate sections 24, 30 defining a flow passage 40 through the ventilator (22), a closure member 44 controlling ventilation through the flow passage 40, an actuator 56 operating the closure member 44, and a seal 50 isolating the flow passage 40 from the actuator 56. Elongate sections 24, 30 may also define a control chamber 112 in which the actuator 56 is located. Closure member 44 may be pivotally connected to one of the elongate sections 24, 30. The closure member 44 and the seal 50 may be integrally formed with one another and may be of different materials, and may be approximately perpendicular to one another. The seal 50 may be a water seal and assist in preventing water contained in atmospheric air due to rain becoming tapped in the ventilator (22). End caps 32, 34 may be fitted to the ends of the elongate sections 24, 30, in which the actuator 56 extends and the seal 50 isolates the flow passage 40 from an interior space of the end caps 32, 34.
Patent GB-2446472-A (GB)
Title: Gas heat exchanger
Inventor: PENNY CHARLIE
IPC: F02B29/04
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: A gas heat exchanger comprises a rigid gas bypass tube 209 forming a gas passage, a concentric heat transfer tube 206 surrounding the gas bypass tube 209 and transferring heat between a gas and a fluid coolant, a tubular outer casing 100 encasing at least partially the heat transfer tube 206 and at least a portion of the bypass tube 209, and a plurality of helical undulations extending along a length of a wall of the heat transfer tube 206. Bypass tube 209 may be rigid enough to form a main load bearing component of the heat exchanger that may be installed in an exhaust system of a vehicle. The helical undulations may be provided with a plurality of secondary forms (fig 4) such as corrugations that comprise of a plurality of parallel ribs on the sides and on a crest of the helical ridges or within a valley between a pair of the helical ridges. The corrugations may comprise of scallop protrusions protruding from the sides of helical ridges (fig 7). The heat transfer tube 206 may comprise of a number of helix starts. Bypass tube 209 may have a smooth or helically formed outer surface. Outer casing 100 may have a plurality of bellows formations 203 for absorbing expansion or contraction, and an inlet and outlet pipe 104 for coolant.
Patent GB-2451684-A (GB)
Title: Heat transfer apparatus for cooling a light valve or digital micro mirror
Inventor: KAVANAGH MARTIN
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: An apparatus 100 comprises an array of elongate members 119, each having a tip 131 for contacting a light valve device 103. The tips of the elongate members may be in line, offset or arranged in layers. The tip may be rounded and have two or more contacting projections. The members may be resilient, and in use biased against the device. The members may form a frame for the device. A duct 117, which may be tapered, include a bend and/or guide vanes, may be provided for directing a flow of air from a fan to the device. Also disclosed is a digital micro mirror having a plurality of sidewalls where at least one of the sidewalls is exposed to facilitate cooling. A further invention comprises a fan and tapered duct for cooling a semiconductor device. A further invention comprises a heat sink having a plurality of cooling fins arranged in sets, angularly offset from each other.