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Patent GB-2433566-A (GB)
Title: Connector for threaded multi-layer pipes
Inventor: BOOTH JOHN PETER
IPC: F16L15/08
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A tubular body or pipe 100 comprises an inner hollow core 106 and an outer casing 104 having a helically extending rib portion 102. A tubular member 110, 112 has helical grooves 114 on its inner surface that may engage with rib 102. The tubular member 110,112 may be used for securing ends of two pipes 100 together or may be used to facilitate repair of a defective portion of pipe 100, or to secure a flange to the pipe 100. There is a structural member between the pipe and the tubular member, which may be an adhesive, or a solid or segmented ring 120. The ring 120 is inserted into any gap between the pipe and the core to fill the void that would otherwise exist.
Patent GB-2445984-A (GB)
Title: Feedforward ambient noise reduction
Inventor: SIBBALD ALASTAIR
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: Most feed-forward noise-reduction systems available hitherto purport to operate only below about 1 kHz and, even then, provide only relatively modest amounts of noise reduction. With this invention, predetermined filter parameters, such as the gain and cut-off frequency of a selected filter stage used in the noise-reduction processing, are mathematically modelled and the model is adjusted in real-time, in response to user-interpretation of a graphical display of a predicted residual noise amplitude spectrum. This allows the user to inspect the predicted residual noise amplitude spectrum and to iteratively adjust the filter parameters to minimise residual noise in a chosen environment. Instead of being made manually by a user, the iterative adjustments may be automated and implemented under computer control, using known data-fitting methods and/or neural networks. The invention provides improved feedforward ambient noise reduction for ear-worn devices, such as earphones, headphones and other devices worn upon or used in close proximity to the ear, such as cellular telephone handsets.
Patent GB-2447912-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to area lighting
Inventor: WOOLLARD ERNEST
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A lighting control unit comprises a light sensor 14 and a wireless receiver 12, and is adapted to output a control signal 30 for activation of a lamp 36, such as a street light, when the light sensor detects a low light condition or the wireless receiver detects an incoming activation signal. The wireless receiver is preferably adapted to respond to an encoded signal, in order to prevent false activations. The wireless receiver can be adapted to distinguish two incoming signals, a first signal being the activation signal and a second signal on receipt of which the control unit is adapted to deactivate the lamp regardless of the state of the light sensor. This enables a further mode of operation in which the lamp is disabled, such as for maintenance work. Signals 8 and 20, output by the wireless receiver and the light sensor for activation of the lamp may be applied to an OR operator 22, and the output of the OR operator may be applied to an AND operator 28 along with the inverse of an over-ride signal 26, generated in response to receipt of the second signal by the wireless receiver. Generally, a radiofrequency receiver is the most suitable form of wireless receiver.
Patent GB-2438524-A (GB)
Title: Input analysis for executing selected predetermined function
Inventor: CHANG CHING-TZUN
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: The input apparatus includes an input interface, a processing unit and an execution unit. The input interface can be a touch screen or a touch panel that is provided for a user to input a handwritten track with a stroke by utilizing a finger or a stylus. The processing unit then analyzes and compares the turning trend of the handwritten track with a predetermined handwritten track. The inputted track may be analysed by recording coordinate points (<B>4011 - 4015</B>) on the track at predetermined timing intervals for generating a series of coordinate points. The execution unit then executes a predetermined corresponding function, e.g. returning a predetermined message, activating an engineering calculator, adjusting volume or executing a cut / paste function, based on the degree of similarity between the two turning trends.
Patent GB-2450530-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for performing cell reselection
Inventor: FREDERIKSEN LARS HENRIK
IPC: H04W36/32
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: A wireless communication device (200) for operating in a communication system that includes a number of communication cells located within respective communication zones is described. The wireless communication device includes signal processing logic (208, 222), the signal processing logic being adapted to perform a cell reselection process; the cell reselection process including determining a most suitable neighbouring cell from one or more neighbouring cells, the (or each) neighbouring cell being located within one or more zones; wherein the signal processing logic is adapted to determine the most suitable neighbouring cell based at least partly on information relating to the zone(s) in which the or each neighbouring cell is located.
Patent GB-2445210-A (GB)
Title: Firearm security cable
Inventor: BRUNSDON ROBERT JAMES
IPC: F41A17/00
Filed: 2007-07-24
Abstract: A cable a mechanically fixed to a device commonly known as a trigger lock c, without impairing the efficiency of the trigger lock. The security cable a can be used to protect all types of firearms j from theft and unauthorised use.The universal firearm security cable enables the firearm to be attached to a secure point either at home or when travelling, with or without a gun slip. This one size universal firearm security cable fits all firearms,shotguns, pistols, air weapons and muzzle loaders.
Patent GB-2452482-A (GB)
Title: Deblistering press
Inventor: JONES JOHN
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 2007-09-04
Abstract: A press 100 for use in removing products from a blister pack 130 comprising a loading carriage 106 for receiving a blister pack 130, provided with at least one aperture to receive products to be pressed from a blister pack 130, a pin screen 108 comprising a carrier 110 and a plurality of pins moveable axially relative to the carrier 110; and an urging means 112 for urging the pins towards the loading carriage 106 to press the products from the blister pack 130. In use, the blister pack 130 is positioned on the loadinq carriage 106, the pins 108 are urged towards the loading carriage 106 to press the products from the blister pack 130 and through the at least one aperture of the loading carriage 106. The press may also comprise a carriage adapted to receive a blister pack to be pressed, and provided with at least one aperture to receive products that may be pressed from the blister pack, wherein the carriage comprises a plurality of uniformly spaced, moveable rails (208, figure 2A), having an adjustable rail pitch, and wherein the carriage is distensible to adjust the rail pitch.
Patent GB-2447538-A (GB)
Title: Device for receiving a vehicle jack
Inventor: SCHNEIDER DANIEL
IPC: B60S11/00
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: A device for receiving a vehicle jack comprises a body 10 of hard plastic material including a peripheral wall 16 and resilient circular segment-shaped mounting fingers 26, 28 adapted to be introduced through a fixing aperture in a body part of a vehicle while the body 10 bears against the vehicle body part. Locking portions on the free ends of the mounting fingers 26, 28 grip behind the edge of the aperture. The wall 16 of the body has a recess 34 which is closed by a wall portion 36 of soft plastic material that can be pierced and is in alignment with an actuable mounting finger 28. To remove the device, a tool pierces the wall portion 36 and moves the finger 28 away from the edge of the fixing aperture. The resilience of mounting fingers 32, 32, which lack locking portions, allows the device to now be pivoted out of engagement with the vehicle body.
Patent GB-2457463-A (GB)
Title: A pivotable barrier apparatus
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: A barrier apparatus comprises one or more barriers 10, the or each barrier comprising a wall member 20 having first 22 and second 24 ends, and being pivotably mountable at a location 26 interposing the first and second ends. A first portion 30 of the wall member on one side of the pivot point 26 is pivotable from a substantially horizontal orientation 100 to an upwardly extending orientation to provide a barrier. A second portion 32 of the wall member on the opposing side of the pivot point is pivotable from a substantially horizontal orientation to a downwardly extending orientation to cooperate with a stop member to provide supporting means. The first portion of the wall member may be substantially longer and lighter than the second portion of the wall member. The wall member pivots from a dormant horizontal orientation to a substantially vertical flood protection orientation in response to rising flood water.
Patent GB-2459667-A (GB)
Title: Thin film transistor and active matrix display
Inventor: NICHOLAS GARETH
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2008-04-29
Abstract: A thin film transistor is formed in a semi-conductor island 1501 on an insulating substrate. The transistor comprises a source 1502 and a drain 1504 of first conductivity type and having first and second doping concentrations respectively and a channel 1508 of a second opposite conductivity type and a third doping concentration less than each of the first and second doping concentrations. The channel extends in a first direction parallel to a main conduction path, between the source and drain. Insulated gate 1510 extends in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction and substantially overlapping the channel. An isolation diode is substantially non-overlapping with the gate and comprises a first region 1506 of a fourth concentration less than each of the first and second concentrations extending in the first direction from the channel by less than the length of the drain in the first direction and in the second direction from a first edge of the drain. The isolation diode has a second region 1512 of the second conductivity type with a fifth doping concentration greater than the fourth concentration extending in the first direction from the channel by less than the length of the drain region in the first direction and in the second direction from the first region such that the first and second regions form a p-n junction with the drain in the second direction but not in the first direction.
Patent GB-2463700-A (GB)
Title: A signalling system to control the distance between two vehicles on the same track
Inventor: WEBER ROBIN
IPC: B61L1/18
Filed: 2008-09-23
Abstract: A system using nickel chromium wires to measure the distance between two vehicles on a track. A transmitter wire is divided into isolated sections and connected to a receiver wire at the end of each section. A vehicle applies a standard voltage to the transmitter wire, which crosses to the receiver wire and can be picked up by a following vehicle. The following vehicle measures the decay in voltage form the standard transmitted level and calculates the distance between the two vehicles. Diodes ensure that the signal may only be transmitted to a following vehicle.
Patent GB-2455045-A (GB)
Title: Production of closed cell foam body
Inventor: JONES DANIEL THOMAS
IPC: B29C44/44
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: A closed cell foam body composed of a blend of polystyrene and polyphenylene oxide (PS/PPO), is produced by (a) providing a plurality of pellets comprising a blend of polystyrene and polyphenylene oxide (PS/PPO) and a blowing agent; (b) expanding the pellets to form a plurality of beads of closed cell foam, the beads having a first density and containing at least a portion of the blowing agent; and (c) fusing the beads together in pellets in a mould at an elevated temperature of from 150 to 220{C and elevated pressure such as 1 to 5 bar to form a closed cell foam moulded body having a second density within the range of from 5 to 10 kg/m3 higher than the first density. The pellets may be expanded in the presence of steam. The pellets may be fused together in the presence of steam. The beads may have an average size of 2 to 4 mm. The closed cell foam 5 may form the central core 4 of a sandwich structure 2 having outer layers 6, 8 of a fibre reinforced resin, the resin adhering the outer layers to the core.
Patent GB-2458359-A (GB)
Title: A SYSTEM MANAGEMENT DEVICE WITH AN IP INTERFACE FOR USE WITH A MOBILE COMMUNICATION NETWORK SUPPORTING VoIP
Inventor: TSUJI KIYOTAKA
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2009-02-05
Abstract: A mobile communication system which comprises a plurality of base stations 21-2m each accommodating mobile terminals 11-1n via radio channels, and base station control devices31-3p connecting the base stations to an Internet Protocol (IP) network via cable channels, and a system management device 100 which is connected to the base station control devices via the IP network and acquires operation information of the plurality of base stations through the base station control devices. Voice communication is achieved through Voice over IP (VoIP) via the IP network. Preferably information related to base station faults is acquired, stored, sorted and displayed as a list. The system management device may comprise a control unit which may comprise modules for the base stations each module being controllable into operation/operation stop statuses.
Patent GB-2474485-A (GB)
Title: Kettle water metering device
Inventor: MOSLEY STEPHEN
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a water metering device usable to allow electric kettles to be charged with metered quantities of water. The device is inserted into a kettle to intercept and divert water used to charge the kettle. It is supported at or near the top of the kettle body and has a metering chamber 20 and a by-pass path over septum 24 and through a relatively large by-pass aperture 22. The metering chamber is formed with a circular outlet aperture 20a having a diameter in the range from 9mm to 11mm. The relative dimensions of the chamber and the outlet aperture are configured such that, once the chamber has been filled with water (at a reasonable filling rate), the amount of water in the chamber, together with the amount of water that has by then already entered the kettle through the outlet aperture, amounts in total to a predetermined charge of water. Should the user wish to charge the kettle directly, i.e. without using the metering capability, it is only necessary to ensure that the water flows through the by-pass path, which guides unmetered quantities of water directly into the kettle.
Patent GB-2472112-A (GB)
Title: Control of DC-DC converter having low side and high side switches
Inventor: NOTMAN ANDREW
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2009-10-27
Abstract: A DC-DC converter is operable so that the low side supply switch 20 may be inhibited from turning on in a cycle following the high side supply switch 10 turning off. Turn on of the low side switch is inhibited if the time between turn off of the high side switch and the inductor L current reaching zero is less than a predetermined from going negative, which would reduce the efficiency of the converter. When turn on of the low side switch is inhibited the inductor current flows through a parallel path, such as a parasitic body diode associated with the low side switch, which allows current flow in one direction only.
Patent GB-2475269-A (GB)
Title: Double skin panel for use in HVAC plenums and enclosures
Inventor: BIGGS COLIN J
IPC: E04C2/52
Filed: 2009-11-12
Abstract: A double skin panel comprises a folded first sheet 2 of material and a folded second sheet 4 of material at least partially received within the first sheet of material. The folds of the sheets of material defining first 30 and second 34 connection members that engage when the second sheet of material is inserted into the first sheet of material and thereby holds the first and second sheets of material together. The connection members are integral with the sheets of material and comprise at least one catch member 30 and the other comprises at least one recess 34 to receive the catch member. When the second sheet is received within the first sheet none of the external edges 7a, 17a of the sheets are externally exposed. A cavity 40 between the first and second sheet filled with an acoustic or thermally insulating material (42, fig 5) may be defined. The panel may be a structural or insulating panel for use in a HVAC system. An enclosure, plenum or conduit may be formed from a plurality of panels.
Patent GB-1335938-A (GB)
Title: Absorption refrigerating apparatus
IPC: D04B15/99
Filed: 1972-03-03
Abstract: 1335938 Refrigerating ELECTROLUX Ltd 3 March 1972 [18 March 1971 (2)] 10097/72 Heading F4H In an absorption refrigerating apparatus operating with an inert gas, to allow proper functioning even when the apparatus is tilted, e.g. as by being mounted in a boat, the condenser system comprises an even number of parts 27, 28 arranged in pairs, the two parts of each pair sloping down to an apex point 29 to which a condensate tube 30 is connected taking the condensate to an evaporator 36. The slope of the condenser parts is greater than the greatest tilt to which the apparatus is expected to be subject. The condenser may have two or three pairs of parts 27, 28, all connected in series, there being a condensate tube from each apex point. All the tubes being connected to a single tube going to the evaporator. The level of condensate in these tubes is below the apex points of the condenser for normal angles of tilt.
Patent GB-248206-A (GB)
Title: A new or improved box or case for containing and delivering pins or the like
IPC: D05B91/12
Filed: 1925-04-18
Abstract: 248,206. Briscoe, H. A. April 18, 1925. Contents, delivering.-In a box for containing and delivering pins, needles, &c., the pins 3 are carried by a band 4 wound around a spindle 5 fixed to the base of the box and the band is adapted to unwind so that the pins move successively against a stop or abutment which holds the foremost pin with the end exposed so that it may be withdrawn by the fingers. As shown, the foremost pin is moved against stops 10, 11, the stop 10 being struck up from the base of the box and being vertically beneath the stop 11 which is arranged on the cover 2; the stop 11 is formed by one edge of a transverse slot in the cover and is set down relatively to the opposite edge 13 within a depression 14 in the cover so that the head of the pin projects above the edge or stop 11 and is accessible. The end of the band is held to a drum 6 by integral tongues 7 thereon and the drum is rotated about a spindle 8 to unwind the band from the spindle 5 by a spring which is prevented from unwinding until the lid of the box is in place by lugs 20 on the drum engaging arms 15 on a spring-controlled member 16 slidably mounted in the spindle 8; when the lid is placed on the box it depresses the member 16 and frees the drum.
Patent GB-1308078-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission systems
IPC: H04L25/06
Filed: 1970-03-03
Abstract: 1308078 Digital transmission systems; voice frequency signalling LICENTIA PATENTVERWALTUNGS GmbH 3 March 1970 [7 March 1969 26 Sept 1969] 10153/70 Headings H4P and H4R  In a binary data frequency-shift receiving system in which the received shift frequencies are separated by band-pass filters, whose output are rectified and passed to threshold units which develops the demodulated binary signals, the rectifier outputs are passed to an interference detector in which a comparator receives a signal both directly through a transfer circuit and also after passing through a threshold device and a delay, and upon the two inputs to the comparator assuming a predetermined difference or ratio the comparator gives an indication of noise or interference in the received frequency shift signal but without responding to interference of a low value or a long duration. In one arrangement (Fig. 4) comparators K1, K2 are provided for positive and negative fluctuations, each comparator receiving a signal directly via respective transfer circuits F1, F2, which may be diodes, a Zener diode, or a potentiometer, and also over a path containing a threshold device D1 and an RC delay TP. An interference indication from either comparator passing through an OR-gate L. In a further arrangement (Fig. 7) of a detector for a single polarity fluctuation, a comparator 8 receives a signal at terminal 1 over a transfer potentiometer 9 and also via threshold device 2 and through capacitors 3 and 6, switch 5 periodically transferring the signal on 3 to 6. When the comparator delivers an interference indication, detector 11 holds switch 5 open via switch 14 and OR-gate 12 and closes switch 4 to discharge capacitor 3. The upper input to the comparator 5 therefore remains constant and does not follow the interference fluctuation in the input signal. If the interference indication from comparator 8 persists, a circuit 11 drives an integrator 13 which on reaching a predetermined value opens switch 14 to interrupt the inhibition of switch 5, which closes upon a pulse from 15 in response to integrator 13. Switch 4 closes immediately after, and new signal value appears on capacitor 6 for input to the comparator 8.
Patent GB-558216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to aircraft
IPC: B64C9/22
Filed: 1942-07-21
Abstract: 558,216. Controlling aircraft. ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH AIRCRAFT, Ltd., Sir W. G. July 21, 1942, No. 10161. [Class 4] A slat 12 mounted on the leading edge of an aerofoil 15 such as the leading plane of a canard type aeroplane and movable by a hydraulic jack 20 to open a slot is provided with a bracket 13, hinged to a link 14 pivoted on the aerofoil, and having a pin 16 engaging a curved slot 17 on the aerofoil. The chord of the slat is about 14.5 per cent of the main chord of the aerofoil. The forward travel of the slat is about 60 per cent of the slat chord and the gap at the trailing edge of the slat is about 3.3 per cent of the main chord. The vertical displacement of the slat is about 25 per cent of the forward travel. Elevator flaps on the leading plane give a Fowler slot effect and comprise a substantial portion of the chord of the plane.
Patent GB-1023201-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electrodeposition of nickel
Inventor: SUCH TONY EUGENE
IPC: C25D3/12
Filed: 1963-03-14
Abstract: Nickel plating baths include an N-disubstituted amino alkyl acetylene of general formula:  <FORM:1023201/C6-C7/1> in which R1, R2 are alkyl, aryl, aralykyl or hydroxy derivatives thereof, or a heterocyclic group, or R1 and R2 are joined in a cyclic structure e.g. phthalimide or piperazine; R3 is H, methyl or ethyl; R4 is H or an alkyl chain up to 6 C atoms.  Examples are, 3 dipropyl amino-1-propyne, 3(N-piperidine)-1-propyne, tri-propargylamine, N-propargyl-phthalimide, N-propargyl 1,2-imino diethanol. Preferably sulpho-oxygen compounds are also present e.g. sulphonamides, or -imides, cyclic or acetylenic sulphonic acids, or the alkali metal, NH4, Mg, Ni, or Co salts of these acids.  Other additions are, thiocarboxylic acids e.g. dithio-malic, or thio-dipropionic acid, or Na, K or .NH4 formate, sulphate, or chloride.