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Patent GB-2385936-A (GB)
Title: Boundary scan test with ground bounce recovery
Inventor: BALZER RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: During boundary scan testing, ground bounce effects may cause an unwanted transition in a logic state, leaving a test access port (TAP) controller in an undetermined state. To recover from this, the test access pod controller transitions through a sequence that converts an undetermined state induced by the ground bounce into a determined state (figures 5A to 5F). The undetermined states may be any of an UPDATE state, a RUN-TEST/IDLE state, a SELECT-DR-SCAN state or a CAPTURE-DR state. The determined state is preferably the UPDATE-DR state. Once in the determined state, the test access port controller may be transitioned from an undetermined data state to a determined data state (figure 8).
Patent GB-2387340-A (GB)
Title: A system and a method of estimating nitrogen oxides content of an internal combustion engine exhaust gas
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN F
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2003-02-24
Abstract: A system (10) for estimating NOx content of exhaust gas produced by an internal combustion engine (12) includes a control computer (42) operable to estimate an exhaust temperature corresponding to temperature of exhaust gas produced by the engine (12) to determine an EGR fraction corresponding to a fractional amount of recirculated exhaust gas present in an air charge supplied to the engine (12), and to estimate an emissions index, corresponding to a fuel rate normalized, mass-based NOx concentration of the exhaust gas produced by the engine (12), as a function of the exhaust temperature and the EGR fraction. The control computer (42) is further operable to determine a mass flow rate of fresh air entering the intake manifold (14) and a fuel mass flow rate, and estimate the NOx content by volume of the exhaust gas produced by the engine (12) as a function of charge mass flow value, the fuel mass flow value and the emissions index value.
Patent GB-2399009-A (GB)
Title: A quilt made up of separate sections held together by releasable fastenings
Inventor: MORRIS THERESE
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A quilt comprises two sections of equal size and shape, which are held together to form a cover for a single bed. A double size quilt may be formed from four sections. The sections are held together by releasable fastenings. These fastenings are in the form of plastic studs/poppers. The sections can be unfastened to allow for home laundering, and to allow for the replacement of damaged parts. The system allows for the quilt to be made into a sleeping bag.
Patent GB-2397867-A (GB)
Title: Hose shut-off valve
Inventor: LEHNHARDT GARY D
IPC: E04G21/04
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A pinch-type shut off valve 10' for use with a concrete delivery hose 12 includes a single flexible cylindrical sleeve 26' disposed within a one piece, continuous rigid casing 16' that surrounds the hose. A gas chamber 28 is defined between the sleeve and the casing so that when pressurized gas is forced into the chamber, the sleeve will be displaced radially inwardly to constrict the hose and stop the flow of concrete. The shut-off valve also includes a relief valve 64 for quickly exhausting gas from the valve, and an off/on indicator 68 for indicating open/closed positions of the valve.
Patent GB-2389946-A (GB)
Title: A burglar alarm with an interchangeable cover
Inventor: JOHNSON CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL
IPC: G08B13/00
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: An alarm box comprising a back plate (3), on which the alarm workings are arranged, having wall mounting means; a protective cover (2), which engages the back plate (3) and encloses the alarm workings; and a decorative outer cover, engageable on the protective cover (2) such that the protective cover (2) is substantially covered thereby. The outer cover is made from a plastics material, which means that it can be produced in a variety of shapes and colours to provide a range of external appearances, thus providing for more choice of alarm boxes.
Patent GB-2403123-A (GB)
Title: Vortex garden sprinkler
Inventor: GREENFIELD DUNCAN
IPC: B05B1/34
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: A vortex garden sprinkler is comprised of a cylindrical shaped water chamber 4,which has a domed shaped top with a counter sunk water outlet 1,the sprinkler has a water inlet pipe 2,that allows pressurized water inlet 6,to be vectored into an anti-clockwise flow of pressurized water (3,Fig 2) that forms a vortex within the sprinkler water chamber 4. The pressurized rotating water rapidly rises to the top of the water chamber and exits the sprinkler in a fine spray mist fountain. A clockwise vortex is achieved by reversing the flow of pressurised water (3,Fig 2) by moving the water inlet pipe 2, to the bottom left hand side of the water chamber 4. The whole sprinkler is held into position with a tapered crossed ground spike 7,which is attatched or moulded to the bottom of the sprinkler.And is then driven firmly into the ground for a secure footing.
Patent GB-2391662-A (GB)
Title: Providing Information About a Real-World Space by Using a Virtual Marker
Inventor: HULL RICHARD
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing information about a real-world space such as an exhibition hall. In a preferred embodiment, users (30) visiting a space (10) are equipped with mobile devices (31) in communication with a service system (35). The mobile devices (31) are arranged to deposit virtual markers with the service system (35) as the users progress around the space (10). These markers are stored and decay with time, either individually or in location-dependent marker aggregations, and data on the current strength values of the markers or marker aggregations is used to provide information concerning use of the space (10).
Patent GB-2404427-A (GB)
Title: Expanding pipe stopper
Inventor: FLANAGAN MICHAEL ERIC
IPC: F16L55/132
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: An expanding pipe stopper for inserting within a pipe comprises two rigid circular plates 10,14 substantially the same diameter adapted to be inserted wholly within a bore of the pipe. An outwardly expandable annular flexible seal 18 is provided between adjacent peripheral surfaces 12,16 of the two plates 10,14 so as to be capable of projecting radially therefrom. The stopper includes a spigot 20 fixed to the centre 22 of one of said plate 10, extending through a central hole 24 in the other of said plates 14. A collar 28 is connected to the spigot 20 on that side of the other plate 14 remote from the one plate 10. Cam means 32 are pivotable about an axis 34 on the collar 28 radially offset from the centre-line 35 of the spigot 20 and disposed in a plane perpendicular to the line by a lever 36 fixed to the cam means 32, between one position, in which the plates 10,14 do not compress the seal 18 to force it into engagement with the bore of the pipe, and another position, in which the cam means 32 forces the plates 10,14 relatively towards each other so as to compress the seal 18 and thus expand it outwardly to engage in sealing contact with the bore of the pipe. A member 46 is fixed to the collar 28 and is adapted to contact the bore of the pipe so as to provide a reactive force to tilting of the stopper out of its operative position perpendicular to the axis of the pipe. An annular wear plate 48 is interposed between the cam means 32 and the other plate 14.
Patent GB-2405438-A (GB)
Title: Arch forming device
Inventor: BOND SIMON
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: An arch forming device 1 and a method for forming an arch comprises a supporting member 2 for supporting an arch during the construction thereof, the supporting member 2 having a curved upper surface 3 and first and second ends 4 and 5. First and second bracing members 6 and 7 extend between first and second locations near to the first and second ends of the supporting member, the bracing arrangement being operable to increase the distance between the first and second locations. The bracing arrangement may be adjustable and comprise a fixing device whereby the bracing members may be moved and fixed in place, thereby enabling for the distance between the first and second ends, and hence the radius of the arc to be varied. The supporting member and bracing members may be of unitary construction.
Patent GB-2393974-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic valve accessory to convert toilet into bidet
Inventor: BHATOA PAREMJIT
IPC: E03D9/08
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: The toilet accessory comprises a cylindrical thermostatic water mixing valve 1 mounted on the toilet pan 4 at the traditional position of the toilet seat hinge holes (4a, Fig 2). The mixer valve 1 may be secured to the toilet using fixing bolts 2 with a hollow core (2c, Fig 6), allowing water to pass through the fixing bolts to the mixing valve. Preferably there is an adjustable water spray nozzle assembly 8 attached to the mixer valve. The nozzle assembly is located at the toilet rim at the rear of the toilet. The accessory provides a simple way to convert a conventional toilet into a dual functioning toilet and bidet.
Patent GB-2399307-A (GB)
Title: Self-cleaning filter assembly for cyclone discharge port
Inventor: JUNG IL-DU
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: A filter assembly 50 forms the discharge port 23 of a cyclone suitable for use in vacuum cleaners. The filter assembly contains a rotatably mounted filter element which in use rotates against fixed brushes 65 to clean the filter. The filter assembly 50 is rotated by interaction with an operating bar 75. Said operating bar 75 extends upwardly from a dust collecting portion of the cyclone and connects to the rotatable filter element 51. Grooves 77 interact with protrusions 73 to form an engagement between the operating bar 75 and the rotatable filter 51 (alternately the operating bar may be formed with protrusions and the filter with co-operating grooves). Air flow through the cyclone causes the operating bar to rotate, thus causing the filter also to rotate against the fixed brushes 65.
Patent GB-2411977-A (GB)
Title: Electronic trading system displaying market sentiment
Inventor: KELLY III BRIAN VINCENT GERARD
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: An electronic trading system includes a terminal which comprises: a data interface for sending data to and receiving data from a server; a user interface including a display for presenting information to a user and receiving trading commands from a user; and processing means for analysing data received from the server. The processing means is operative to: calculate a bid strength being a weighted summation of current bids; calculate an offer strength being a weighted summation of current offers; and; generate on the display a graphical representation of the bid strength and the offer strength. The representation is intended to provide a quickly intelligible indication of the state of the market. For example, it may include bars (20, 22), the length of which indicates the result of the analysis. It may also include the results presented in figures (24).
Patent GB-2399024-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory aid with elastomeric coating
Inventor: JASSELL SURINDERJIT KUMAR
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A respiratory aid (10) is disclosed for maintaining the passage of air through the upper airway of a patient. The respiratory aid (10) comprises a tubular airway (12) having a first end (14) adapted, in use, to be retained between a patient's teeth and a second end (17) extending, in use, into the patient's oropharynx. A portion of the first end (14) of the tubular airway (12) is coated with an elastomeric material, thereby reducing the likelihood of injury to the patient during use. The second end 17 of the respiratory aid 10 may also be coated with elastomeric material.
Patent GB-2402559-A (GB)
Title: Splice with welded case for downhole use
Inventor: GUVAN OGUZHAN
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A splice for a communications line has: a weld coupling 35 bridging and welded to the outer casings 1a, 1b of the line parts; and thermal insulators or reflectors 25a, 25b between each weld location and the core of the corresponding line part. A thermal reflector, figure 13, may comprise a reflective sleeve 10 and centralising spacers made for example of PEEK. The spacers ensure and air gap 114 between the weld location and a line core. A weld may be provided with a weld penetration depth that prevents the weld pool from contacting air expanding from inside the splice as a result of being heated. The outer casing may be smoothed to the diameter of the weld coupling before welding, figure 14, not shown. One end of the weld coupling may be butt-welded to a casing 1b, figure 15, not shown. The weld locations may be provided with compression fittings such as ferrules (118) swaged onto the ends of the weld coupling, figure 16, not shown. The weld coupling may be in two parts butt welded about a diameter, figure 17, not shown.
Patent GB-2396924-A (GB)
Title: Long-life focal plane shutter for reconnaisssance cameras
Inventor: RUCK RICHARD C
IPC: G03B39/00
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A shutter (20) for reconnaissance cameras includes a digital signal processor (102) system which provides for control of motors moving two curtains (24, 26). The curtains each define an edge, the gap between the edges of the curtain defines an exposure slit. The shutter replaces the prior art DC curtain motors and potentiometer curtain position sensing devices with AC motors having integral resolvers (32, 34) that provide motor shaft position feedback information. The AC motors having the integral resolvers are directly coupled to the shutter curtains. Precise control of the movement of the curtains and the widht of the exposure slit is therefor accomplished without a mechanical clutch or potentiometers.
Patent GB-2405766-A (GB)
Title: CCD output buffer circuit
Inventor: HARADA KOUICHI
IPC: H04N5/372
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: The output stage of a CCD 14 is coupled to a mirror circuit 15 which enables the reset voltage VDD2 applied by reset transistor 23 to the drain region of output-side mirror-transistor Qp12 to be lower than the CCD supply voltage VDD1. This configuration reduces the power requirements without affecting the conversion efficiency or the frequency characteristic of the imaging device.
Patent GB-2406285-A (GB)
Title: PEEP valve for respiratory circuit
Inventor: WAKEFIELD ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: A61M16/20
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A PEEP valve is disclosed for use in a respiratory circuit. A predetermined positive pressure differential between an inlet port (14) and an outlet port (16), in use, causes a sealing disc (40,50) to disengage from a valve seat (19) and allow flow of gas from the inlet port (14) to the outlet port (16). The sealing disc (40,50) includes at least one aperture (42,52) and there is provided a closure (44,54) of flexible material that occludes the aperture (42,52). The closure (44,54) is fixed to the sealing disc (40,50) such that a negative pressure differential between the inlet and outlet ports (14,16), in use, causes the closure (44,54) to hinge about a substantially linear fold that forms in the closure (44,54), thereby exposing the aperture (42,52) and allowing gas to flow from the outlet port (16) to the inlet port (14).
Patent GB-2407887-A (GB)
Title: Automatically modifying fail-over configuration of back-up devices
Inventor: MONITZER ARNOLD
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-10-11
Abstract: A system automatically adaptively modifies a fail-over configuration priority list of back-up devices of a group (cluster) of processing devices to improve availability and reduce risks and costs associated with manual configuration. The system includes an interface processor for maintaining transition information identifying a second processing device for taking over execution of tasks of a first processing device in response to an operational failure of the first processing device and for updating the transition information in response to a change in transition information occurring in another processing device of the group. An operation detector detects an operational failure of the first processing device. Also, a failure controller initiates execution, by the second processing device, of tasks designated to be performed by the first processing device in response to detection of an operational failure of the first processing device.
Patent GB-2409589-A (GB)
Title: Circuit board connector mounted by screwing to a case
Inventor: KOYASU RYO
IPC: H01R13/74
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A circuit board connector 1 comprises a housing 4 which is secured to screw retaining portions 8 in a case 2, and a terminal 7 installed in the housing which includes first contacts 5 to be coupled with corresponding terminals of a mating connector and second contacts 6 to be conductively connected to a circuit board 3.
Patent GB-2424212-A (GB)
Title: Three-wheeled shopping trolley
Inventor: COOPER JOHN NELSON
IPC: B62B3/12
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: A shopping trolley comprises a pair of non-steering wheels at the rear and a single wheel at the front end of the frame. The single front wheel pivots for steering, using a castor action.
Patent GB-2424334-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle protection camera system
Inventor: DRIVER SIMON
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: A vehicle camera system comprises a camera, X, located in the vehicle, a number of lenses B at located on the vehicles body and/or trim, preferably connected to the camera X and able to scan areas surrounding the vehicle, and sensors, A, also located on the vehicle body and/or trim, and preferably connected to the camera, X, sensing impact and activating the lenses B upon doing so. The system may be powered by its own power source, or the vehicle battery. Preferably the lenses can operate under low light conditions if necessary, and the system may have the potential to take a number of photographs at delayed intervals. Motion sensors, C, may be located at various points on the vehicle body and/or trim, activated in the event of a break in. A further lens, activated by the motion sensors C, may be positioned inside the vehicle to obtain photographic evidence of an intruder.
Patent GB-2425131-A (GB)
Title: Spacer fabric
Inventor: KEITCH GEORGE
IPC: D04B21/04
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A flexible spacer fabric 1, the fabric having a liquid permeable and breathable upper surface layer 2, a heat and liquid dissipating spacer layer, and a dimensionally stable lower surface layer, the upper surface layer comprising a warp knitted mesh comprising sinusoidal mesh strands 3 extending in parallel across the upper face of the fabric, said strands being spaced apart and linked at adjacent points by one or more straight threads 6 forming holes, bounded by the mesh strands and threads, of generally oval shape, wherein the average width of the mesh strands in the upper surface layer is from 0.1 mm to 4 mm. The upper surface layer may be knitted from multifilament synthetic yarn. The fabric may be used to make a cot mattress cover.
Patent GB-2425783-A (GB)
Title: Reflective or illuminated tent peg
Inventor: O'HARA KEITH
IPC: E04H15/62
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: A tent peg 1 has a reflective or illuminative portion <B>4</B> to provide a visible warning of the presence of a tent even at night. The peg may have a spiked end <B>2</B> for insertion in the ground and a hook <B>3</B> for securing an object. The peg <B>1</B> may be used to secure objects or ropes to the ground. The peg <B>1</B> may be made from metal, plastics material, wood or a combination of these materials. Pegs <B>1</B> may be provided in a range of different colours and can carry indicia such as numbers or letters. The illuminative or reflective portion <B>4</B> may be in the form of indicia. Differently marked sets of pegs <B>1</B> can be used to distinguish tents from each other.
Patent GB-2425987-A (GB)
Title: Printing plate unloading apparatus and method
Inventor: GAHAN STUART MICHAEL
IPC: B41L31/00
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: Apparatus for removing printing plates having leading and trailing edges located in a lock-up slot in a plate cylinder of a rotary printing press, from said plate cylinder is disclosed. The apparatus comprises means for extracting the trailing edge from a lock-up slot which is also operable to partially extract the leading edge from a lock up slot. The apparatus further includes an extraction member for engaging, as the printing cylinder rotates, a portion of the leading edge of the printing plate protruding from the lock up slot following its partial extraction, to complete the removal of the printing plates from the printing cylinder and leave the removed plates, hanging by their leading edge, on the extraction member. A method of loading printing plates onto a plate cylinder is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2414749-A (GB)
Title: Mono diameter wellbore casing
Inventor: RING LEV
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: A method for forming a mono diameter wellbore casing within a borehole that includes a preexisting wellbore casing, comprising: supporting the expandable tubular member 12, an hydraulic actuator 20 and an adjustable expansion device 24 within the borehole 30, increasing the size of the adjustable expansion device; displacing the adjustable expansion device upwardly relative to the expandable tubular member using the hydraulic actuator to radially expand and plastically deform a portion of the expandable tubular member; and displacing the adjustable expansion device upwardly relative to the expandable tubular member to radially expand and plastically deform the remaining portion of the expandable tubular member and a portion of the preexisting wellbore casing that overlaps with an end of the remaining portion of the expandable tubular member.
Patent GB-2422860-A (GB)
Title: Mono diameter wellbore casing
Inventor: RING LEV
IPC: E21B23/02
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming an expandable tubular member, comprising: a support member; a gripping device for gripping the tubular member coupled to the support member; a sealing device for sealing an interface with the tubular member coupled to the support member; a locking device for locking the position of the tubular member relative to the support member; a first adjustable expansion device for radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular member coupled to the support member; a second adjustable expansion device for radially expanding and plastically deforming the tubular member coupled to the support member; a packer coupled to the support member; and an actuator for displacing one or more of the sealing assembly, first and second adjustable expansion devices, and packer relative to the support member.
Patent GB-2428437-A (GB)
Title: Trenching apparatus
Inventor: SMITH DAWN VIOLET
IPC: E02F3/20
Filed: 2005-07-16
Abstract: Ground trench forming apparatus (15) is provided and comprises a rutting wheel (25) axially mounted on a support (20) so as to be freely rotatable about an axle (23). In use the periphery of the wheel (25) can be pressed into the ground and caused to rotate about the axle (23) as it rolls across the ground whereby to part the ground to form a trench. The apparatus can be formed as an attachment for an excavator dipper arm (10) and has particular advantages for use in forming drainage channels for golf courses.