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Patent GB-2368780-A (GB)
Title: Mop head strand bundle clamp with two mutually, and base, engaging clamping portions
Inventor: YOUNG RONALD ALEXANDER
IPC: A47L13/253
Filed: 2000-11-14
Abstract: A mop head strand bundle clamp 10 comprises two mutually, and base, engaging clamping members 18 hinged to, and foldable towards a base portion 12, and also possibly foldable towards each other, so as to clamp a bundle of mop head strands between the base portion and the clamping members 18. The clamping members 18 may be hinged at opposite extremities 12a, 12b of the base member 12. Means, such as locking ring 32 and recessed portion 34, abutting surfaces 36, 38, and headed stud 14 and curved recess edges 42 are provided for releasably engaging the clamping members 18 to each other, and to the base portion 12 to maintain the clamped state. Portions of the clamping members 18 may substantially overlap when engaged to form a holder 22 for a mop handle engageable to the clamp 10, for example, via rib or thread 28. The base 12 and clamping means 18, and the rest of the assembly, may be integrally formed. Also disclosed is a method of clamping mop head strand bundles using the above mentioned clamp.
Patent GB-2369461-A (GB)
Title: CAD system with image compositing
Inventor: GREALISH FRANK
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2000-11-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing data to model flexibly and accurately a fluid extraction system such as an oil rig or a floating production, storage and offloading system 1, Components and interactions such as moments of inertia are visually modelled using a receiver for receiving component data from a processor, a decoder for decoding received data from the receiver, an image generator for generating an image and a transmitter for returning a generated image to the processor. The image generator creates a composite image from validated image-section data.
Patent GB-2370474-A (GB)
Title: Composite digital certificates comprising a plurality of certificates
Inventor: HARRISON KEITH ALEXANDER
IPC: G06F21/33
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of communication, the method comprising the steps of a first party communicating to a second party a composite credential across a distributed electronic network which composite credential comprises a plurality of credentials. Each party selects whichever credential(s) they require from the composite credential message. The credentials may be electronic certificates and the electronic network may be the internet. Some or all of the certificates within the composite certificate may be encrypted, forwarded to a third party by the second party and/or signed. The certificates within the composite certificate may be nested/enveloped.
Patent GB-2357869-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling operations using a dependency matrix
Inventor: MERCHANT AMIT
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 1999-08-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for scheduling operations using a dependency matrix (520). A child operation is dependent on the completion of a parent operation, such as when one of the child operation's sources is the parent operation's destination. An entry corresponding to the child operation is compared with other entries in the scheduling queue (510). The result of this comparison is stored in a dependency matrix (520). Each row in the dependency matrix (520) corresponds to a dependency on an entry in the scheduling queue (510). Entries in the scheduling queue (510) can then be scheduled based on the information in the dependency matrix (520), such as when the entire row associated with an entry is clear.
Patent GB-2372656-A (GB)
Title: Optical position determination
Inventor: PETTY JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: G01S17/875
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: An optical rangefinder projects a number of beams of light onto a target surface in a preset pattern. This is viewed by a camera having a CCD or CMOS sensor array, and from the positions of the reflected light on the sensor array the orientation of the camera array relative to the target surface is determined. This is used to determine the position of the surface accurately. The colour of the light beams may be used to identify reflected light.
Patent GB-2379614-A (GB)
Title: An entertainment machine having a means of detecting different playing pieces
Inventor: WILSON RICHARD
IPC: G07F17/38
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: An entertainment machine 100 of the coin pushing type found in amusement arcades comprises a supporting surface 101 on which are placed first and second playing pieces where the second playing pieces are discernable from the first playing pieces, where the entertainment machine has at least one edge over which the playing pieces can pass and where a detection means 102 is arranged to detect the first playing pieces within playing pieces passing over at least one edge of the surface. The first and second playing pieces may be of differing colours, materials, dimensions or have electronic tags associated with the playing pieces where the detection means is able to detect any of the aforementioned playing piece characteristics. A prize dispensing means 108 may be arranged to dispense a first or second prize when a predetermined number of first or second playing pieces have passed over the edge of the surface. Also included is a method for increasing player appeal of the machine by having one or more first or second playing pieces where the first playing pieces are discernable from the second playing pieces and a means for detecting the first playing pieces within playing pieces as they pass over the edge of the surface.
Patent GB-2365900-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic underreamer and sections for use therein
Inventor: FRAIM MICHAEL L
IPC: E21B21/12
Filed: 2000-02-02
Abstract: A hydraulic underreamer for enlarging a wellbore includes improved packer, cutting, jet pumpl, and mill sections. Each of the sections and their associated advantages are described herein in detail. The packer section is designed to minimize pressure requirements and optimize hydraulic efficiency, and the mill section has a removable center assembly which allows effective well control when pulling the underreamer out of "live" well filled with a gas, such as methane.
Patent GB-2369776-A (GB)
Title: Bath tub hoist
Inventor: WENDT ROLAND
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: A bath tub hoist is known from EP 0 486 215 A1 which comprises an approximately U-shaped frame, the U-shaped base and lateral U-shaped arms of which can be placed on an edge of a bath tub, at least one drive unit, comprising a motor and a gearbox, arranged on the frame to raise and lower the seat panel by means of flexible elements and a lever mechanism which deflects the flexible elements and is collapsible in the lowered state being provided on the bottom of the seat panel. The present invention provides an improvement in this hoist wherein the flexible elements comprise four cables, one end of each cable being connected to a respective corner region on the bottom of the seat panel and the other end of each cable being connected to the or a respective drive unit and the lever mechanism (24) comprises two lever portions arranged in a V-shape, a first lever portion (27) being pivotally connected to the bottom of the seat panel, a second lever portion (30) being connected to a sliding block (25) which can be displaced along a guide on the bottom of the seat panel in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bath tub, the free ends of the lever portions being articulated to one another and the respective cable being deflected in the region of this connection from the edge of the bath tub.
Patent GB-2386096-A (GB)
Title: Solder paste stenciling apparatus for minimizing residue of solder paste
Inventor: LIN CHENG-YUAN
IPC: H05K3/12
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: A solder paste stenciling apparatus for minimizing residue of solder paste includes a stencil 10 having multiple stencil openings 11 defined therein, a supporting member 20 retaining the stencil 10, and at least one vibrator 40 for vibrating the stencil 10. In operation, a substrate 50 is engaged to a bottom surface of the stencil 10, and solder paste 60, is applied onto a top surface of the stencil 10 so that the stencil openings 11 are filled with the solder paste 60. The substrate 50 is then slowly separated from the stencil 10 while the vibrator 40 vibrates the stencil 10 to evacuate the solder paste 60 out of the stencil openings 11 and to further, deposit on the substrate 50. Hence, the amount of residual solder paste adhered to inner surfaces defining the stencil openings 11 is minimized. The vibrator(s) may take the form of a speaker (as shown). Alternatively, the vibrator(s) may include at least one magnet, and at least one set of coils is provided on a substrate on which the stencil is mounted, such that on electrifying the coils, a temporary magnetic field is created which interacts with the magnet(s) to generate vibrations in the stencil (figures 3-8).
Patent GB-2391512-A (GB)
Title: Brick cleaner
Inventor: THOMAS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B28D1/00
Filed: 2002-08-10
Abstract: A brick cleaning apparatus in accordance with the invention comprises a machine frame 1 having a horizontally arranged elongate tool bar 2 mounted thereon for horizontal displacement over a support surface 3 adapted to receive a layer of bricks 4 to be cleaned. A plurality of planing tools (Fig 2, 5) are mounted on the tool bar 2 such that the planning tools (Fig 2, 5) transmit a shearing force against mortar on the upwardly facing surfaces of the bricks 4 as the tool bar 2 is traversed across the support surface 3.
Patent GB-2393830-A (GB)
Title: Confirmed alarm system for a bank
Inventor: LEIVERS CRAIG
IPC: G08B25/01
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: A confirmed bank alarm system 100 is disclosed comprising a user borne activation device 114 worn or carried by the user. A first alarm state is activated upon automatic detection of the user borne device 114. This may be achieved by a transceiver incorporated into device 114 and a corresponding receiver or transceiver. A second alarm state is activated by the user depressing buttons 104 or 106 or a combination of these. A visual indicator 108, such as a lamp or LED, is provided. Once the system is in the second alarm state a signal is sent to the control panel 112 which generates the alarm signal. A timer 120 is also provided to delay the generation of the alarm signal. The control panel can also notify third parties 122 such as the police, security personnel or medical/ambulance crews.
Patent GB-2384042-A (GB)
Title: A projectile for delivery of an electric charge
Inventor: BRYDGES-PRICE RICHARD IAN
IPC: F41H13/00
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A projectile for delivering a stun electric charge comprises a body 1 with a rear container 2 housing one or more electric storage cells 3. A module 4 incorporates a voltage step-up transformer 5 with an associated electronic control circuit board 6. A forward nose portion 7 has a series of collapsible or compressible elements 8 and an outer inflatable or expandable membrane 9 with an associated gas producing charge or gas storage device and a detonator or sensor to produce inflation on or just before impact with a target (Fig. 2). The nose has two axially aligned electrodes 10 connected to opposed poles of the high voltage generator or transformer 5. A nose plate 11 is arranged to move rearwardly on target impact allowing the electrodes to penetrate the target outer layer to deliver the electric charge.
Patent GB-2394956-A (GB)
Title: A urea based granule blend for ice-melting
Inventor: SANDS ROBERT M
IPC: C09K3/18
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A urea based granule blend configured for ice-melting and reducing granule caking, the blend comprising substantially pure urea granules comprising an ice-melting property and formaldehyde coated urea granules configured for reducing granule caking, wherein the blend is configured for ice-melting when in use and reducing granule caking when in storage. The granules may be prills and the blend is configured for ice melting on paths, steps or drives. A method of preparation and use are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2385927-A (GB)
Title: Automatic tire location recognition using temperature and rotation direction data
Inventor: KING RONALD O
IPC: H03B5/32
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: In a system for remote monitoring of tire pressure in a vehicle having front tires (8) including a right tire (FR) and a left tire (FL), and rear tires (8) including a right tire (RR) and a left tire (RL), a system (4) and method (50) are provided for automatically identifying tire location (FR,FL,RR,RL). A transmitter (32) is mounted in each tire (8) transmits tire information signals (34) conveying tire pressure data, and associated tire temperature data and tire rotation direction data. A vehicle (6) mounted controller (38) determines whether pressure data conveyed by tire information signals (34) is associated with a front tire (FR,FL) or a rear tire (RR,RL) based on the associated temperature data, and whether pressure data is associated with a right tire (FR,RR) or a left tire (FL,RL) based on the associated rotation direction data.
Patent GB-2384342-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for ticket reservation and payment
Inventor: AUSTIN WILLIAM BRYAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for purchasing tickets to an event is disclosed. In the first step, a ticket broker is accessed. Then one or more seats are selected (310). Next, the option to buy tickets for the seats for a set period of time is secured (316). Then, the option to buy the tickets can be exercised if desired (318). This method and apparatus includes the ability to reserve seats while simultaneously searching for better seats.
Patent GB-2400522-A (GB)
Title: Method and associated apparatus for creating a network connection to a network
Inventor: HADDAD WASSIM
IPC: H04L12/801
Filed: 2003-04-12
Abstract: A method of at least partially creating a network connection from a computing device 102 to a network H wherein the method comprises determining the bandwidth associated with the network connection that it is desired to make to the computing device 102 from the network H and assessing whether this bandwidth is available from the network H before commencing creating the connection. Generally, this method will be used during a hand-over process from an existing network N to the network H.
Patent GB-2392332-A (GB)
Title: Intruder detector
Inventor: TSUJI MASATOSHI
IPC: G08B13/16
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: A microwave intruder sensor transmits on two frequencies alternately. Homodyne reception produces two intermediate frequency Doppler signals which are independently amplified, converted to rectangular waves, and compared in phase to give the range to any moving target. The amplitude of the Doppler signals is compared to a threshold which increases with range in order to determine that the signals are reflected by an intruder rather than a distant fan or vegetation swaying in the breeze.
Patent GB-2407004-A (GB)
Title: Handover of a wireless download to a mobile terminal
Inventor: HAINES RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: H04W36/08
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: The wireless download of data to a mobile terminal 5 across a link with a relatively low data rate, i.e. a wireless personal access network (WPAN) such as Bluetooth<(RTM)>, is performed whilst the mobile terminal 5 is in motion. Two or more access points 1, 2, 3 are used to download the data sequentially to the mobile terminal 5. A wireless link is first set up between a first access point 1 and the mobile terminal 5 using a connection protocol, i.e. Bluetooth<(RTM)>. Subsequently, one or more further wireless links are set up between further access points 2, 3 and the mobile terminal 5 on the basis of the connection already established between the first access point 1 and the mobile terminal 5 to enable the subsequent sequential transfer of data. This arrangement may find application in an airport transfer corridor or in shopping malls and streets for location based services and the download of commercial application software.
Patent GB-2407166-A (GB)
Title: Hidden cavity location system using magnetic target and detector
Inventor: MOORFIELD RICHARD
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 2003-10-18
Abstract: The location system enables location of a cavity (E) in a surface (B) after the surface has been covered by a layer (A). A magnetic target (D), encapsulated in a casing (C), is placed in the cavity (E) which is subsequently covered by layer (A) which may be wall plaster or plasterboard. A hand held magnetic field detector is used to scan the surface (A) and the strength of the detector signal and audible output indicates the position of the magnetic target. A hole may be drilled in the covering layer (A) and the magnetic target (D) is removed from the cavity. The casing (C) may remain in the cavity after the magnetic target (D) has been removed. The system allows detection of cavities corresponding to the position of pipes or cables in a wall for example.
Patent GB-2408561-A (GB)
Title: Check valve
Inventor: CHILVERS KEVIN
IPC: A61M39/26
Filed: 2003-11-27
Abstract: A check valve comprises a body, defining a bore, having a first open end adapted for connection with a dispensing apparatus and a second open end adapted for connection with a delivery apparatus; a core 202 slidable in the bore between a closed position and an open position; sealing means for sealing between the body and the core when the core is in the closed position, so as to prevent flow of fluid between the first and second open ends; and spring means biasing the core into the closed position. The core 202 is a one-piece core having a first portion 202a extending towards the first open end of the body, a second portion 202b extending towards the second open end of the body and a flange 210 intermediate the first and second portions. A distal end of the first portion of the core comprises one or more passageways for allowing fluid communication between a dispensing apparatus, to which the check valve is connected in use, and the bore when the dispensing apparatus is brought into direct engagement with the distal end of the first portion of the one-piece core to propel the core from the closed position to the open position. Preferably, the diameter of the core first portion 202a is greater than the diameter of the second portion 202b.
Patent GB-2394580-A (GB)
Title: Coupling a personal information device to a computer communicating at a different baud rate by adding at least one extra bit
Inventor: BARTHOLOMEW PAUL R
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 1999-11-16
Abstract: A method of providing for data communication between a personal information device communicating at a first baud rate and a computer communicating at a second baud rate different from said first baud rate, comprising the steps of: ```receiving serially supplied data from one of said personal information device and said computer, the received data including a plurality of framed bytes, each of said framed bytes including a respective plurality of bits, and each of said bits of a respective framed byte being received at a respective instruction cycle or time of a predetermined routine; ```buffering selected ones of said bits of each respective framed byte; ```adding at least one bit to each of said framed bytes; and ```serially supplying to the other of said person information device and said computer each of said bits of a respective framed byte along with the added at least one bit of the respective framed byte, each of the supplied bits of the respective framed byte being supplied at a respective instruction cycle or time of said predetermined routine. The communication may be provided by means of a docking station into which the personal information device can be inserted and which connects to the computer.
Patent GB-2406788-A (GB)
Title: Set of parts for building the upper edge and channel in overflow swimming pools
Inventor: SUGRAUES ARIMANY MARCELINO
IPC: E04H4/12
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: A set of parts which in use form the upper edge and channel of an overflow swimming pool is provided wherein each part comprises a "U" shaped section (11) that in use forms part of the channel and a side prolongation (12) that in use forms part of the swimming pool edge. The set of parts may comprise parts selected from straight parts (1a), corner parts (1b) drainage parts (1c), parts adapted for placement of fitted steps, and parts adapted to provide anchorage for lane dividers.
Patent GB-2412291-A (GB)
Title: Vessel divisible into chambers
Inventor: JONES BERNARD RUSSEL
IPC: B65D25/08
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A vessel includes a base portion 2 and a wall portion 3 upstanding from the base portion, the wall portion having at least one groove 4a, 4b, 4c arranged therein to receive a removable disk, the groove extending substantially circumferentially around an internal surface of the wall portion. In use, a first liquid may be poured into the lowest chamber A and a first disk (5a, Figures 2 and 3) then inserted into the lowest groove 4a. Successive chambers B, C may then receive other liquids separated by respective disks (5b, 5c) in successive grooves 4b, 4c. Each disk may have a rupturable central portion to allow access to the liquids which may be alcoholic or non-alcoholic ingredients of a beverage such as a cocktail.
Patent GB-2398324-A (GB)
Title: Tubing expansion
Inventor: GRANT DAVID HUGH
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: A tubing expansion device (20) is adapted to be advanced axially, without rotation, through tubing (10) to be expanded. The device (20) comprises a body (22) and a plurality of expansion members (30, 32, 34) mounted on the body (22), the expansion members (30, 32, 34) being independently radially movable. The expansion members may be rotatable, or may be non-rotating.
Patent GB-2413253-A (GB)
Title: A dispenser for dispensing angling line
Inventor: FOX CLIFFORD ROYSTON
IPC: A01K97/06
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing angling line comprising a container (10) which contains a spool (68) around which such line is wound when the dispenser is in use so that the spool (68) is rotatable within the container (10). The container (10) is provided with an aperture (50) through which such line can be pulled to unwind it from the spool (68). The dispenser is provided with front and rear wall parts (24, 12) which can be opened apart from one another, and a spigot (60) extending inwardly from at least one of the front and rear wall parts (24, 12) onto which a spool (68) is mounted when the dispenser is in use. The spigot (60) is formed with two resilient portions (62, 64) which can be urged towards one another against the restoring force present by virtue of their resilience. A corresponding formation (67) is provided on the other of the front and rear wall parts (12, 24) into which the resilient portions of the spigot (60) snap fit when the dispenser is closed.
Patent GB-2414470-A (GB)
Title: Training cup having a slit valve
Inventor: DAVIES VICTOR
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: A drinking vessel such as an infant's trainer cup comprises lid 10 which is provided with a spout 12 having a flow duct 15 extending therethrough. A valve in the form a resiliently flexible membrane 13 extends across the flow duct 15. A slit 14 extends through a central region of the membrane 13 and peripheral region, having a resilience which is less of that of the central region, surrounds the central region. The greater resilience of the central region of the membrane 13 ensures that the slit 14 remains closed when the vessel is not in use. When suction is applied to the spout 12, the more flexible peripheral region easily deforms to allow the slit 14 to open. Varying resilience may be achieved by varying the thickness of the membrane or by using materials of different resilience.