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Patent GB-2419854-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat anchoarge system
Inventor: HARDMAN GRAHAM
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2004-11-06
Abstract: A vehicle seat anchorage system for use in mounting seats on vehicle flooring comprises elongate support member(s) (1) fixed to the flooring and separate track member(s) (2) for interlocking interengagement. The support member(s) (1) provide a channel (3) with inwardly directed retaining members (9a, 9b) at a top surface (4) of the members (1) forming a T-slot which slidably engages with and retains the track members (2). The track members (2) have defined grooves (15) along their length between a bottom wall (13) and a top wall (11) with which to engage and be retained by the channel (3). The track member(s) (2) further provide anchoring configurations for engagement with anchoring members on a vehicle seat comprising an elongate slot in the top wall (11) which may comprise semi-circular recesses (17). A seat can therefore be anchored to the track members (2) in a vehicle, the track member acting as an adaptor to allow seats with one type of fixing to by used in a vehicle with another type of fixing.
Patent GB-2409489-A (GB)
Title: Electrically insulating railway end post with abutments that prevent relative migration
Inventor: ELLIOT GARY MICHAEL
IPC: E01B11/54
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: An electrically insulating end post 10 is placed between ends (2e, fig 10) of a pair of railway lines and is formed from first and second elements 11, 12 which can be snap-fitted together via a region 14 on the first element 11 being received in a slot 13 in the second element 12. Abutments 15, (15a) on the first element 11 cooperate with abutments 13a, 13b on the second element 12 so that the elements 11, 12 cannot move or migrate, in use, relative to one another in a direction of a length of rail (see fig 10). In another embodiment in order to stop migration the region 14 cooperates with strengthening flanges (12a, 12b, figs 6-8) and it is provided with notches (15, 15a) which are spanned by integral webs (19) that are received within complimentary grooves 21 in protrusions (18, 18a). A further embodiment dispenses with the flanges (12a, 12b) and the webs (19) have continuations (19a) protruding from an inclined wall of the region 14 to engage in corresponding grooves (21a) in the walls of slot 13.
Patent GB-2421524-A (GB)
Title: Subsea well control system with electrical or optical signals actuating remote hydraulics
Inventor: BAGGS CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: A subsea control module (SCM) 2 is mounted at a tree 1 and has electrical or optical cables 9 which communicate with a control pod 8 at a remote manifold 3. The control pod 8 controls directional control valves 4 at the manifold via hydraulic lines 10. Long hydraulic control lines (figure 1) are avoided or replaced by the electrical or optical signal cables 9 communicating with the control pod 8 to hydraulically actuate control valves 4. In an alternative embodiment (figure 4) the control pod 8 is mounted at the tree or downhole from the tree where it controls downhole valves.
Patent GB-2422581-A (GB)
Title: Collision resistance bumper
Inventor: MANAGE PREMASIRI
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: The Collision Resistance Bumper comprises of an inflatable tube (1) and an electric air pump (2). When the vehicles gear is on second gear position, the air pump begins to operate and protrudes the tube with an inflation of itself and the movement of the piston, until the pressure inside it reaches the pre determined pressure level. Where a collision happens, the collision valve (6) opens and releases the air from the tube returning it to the original shape, avoiding the collided object bouncing away. The bumper deflates automatically when the gear position is lower than the second gear position. This bumper system can be mounted to any vehicle. The stretchable belt and the cylinder-piston system bold this bumper system on to the vehicle. When the tube deflates, the belt helps the tube to return its original position.
Patent GB-2411729-A (GB)
Title: Azimuthally sensitive receiver array for an electromagnetic measurement tool
Inventor: MOORE ROBERT A
IPC: G01V3/08
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: An azimuthally sensitive logging while drilling tool 600 suitable, for example, to measure azimuthal variations of electrical properties of a subterranean formation. The tool includes at least one transmitter 601 disposed to transmit electromagnetic energy and a longitudinally spaced receiver array 604. The receiver array includes a plurality of discrete magnetic field sensors 620 deployed about a circumference of the tool body. In one exemplary embodiment, the tool includes six or more magnetic field sensors selected from either giant magnetoresistive sensors or anisotropic magnetoresistive sensors.
Patent GB-2415367-A (GB)
Title: Child seat with adjustable backrest
Inventor: WILLIAMS BRUCE
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: A child seat with backrest 120 and base 200 with a plurality of hooks 125, preferably on the backrest, designed to pivotally engage with a bar 225, preferably situated on the base. At least two of the hooks have curved surfaces that oppose at least one of the other hooks. The bar may have flat sections that engage with the hooks (see Figure 9). Preferably the back rest and the base can be separated when the backrest is pivoted to 180{ to the "normal use position".
Patent GB-2428770-A (GB)
Title: Control panel with controls located on a visual representation of a machine
Inventor: HAAS WERNER
IPC: B60K37/06
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: A control panel for a machine (e.g. a tractor) has markings representing the visual appearance of the machine, and control devices located on the panel in positions relative to the markings which correspond to the locations on the machine of the function controlled by the devices. The panel has a printed circuit board and an electro luminescent front foil forming touch sensitive switches or buttons and allowing illumination. The panel may be contoured or embossed, give tactile feedback, and have a display panel and LED's. A rotary potentiometer with two concentric controls allows setting of maximum and minimum values. A film overlay with additional images, spare buttons and software allow for customisation of individual machines.
Patent GB-2419347-A (GB)
Title: Transit and display containers
Inventor: ALEXANDER JOHN
IPC: B65D5/44
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A transit and display container comprises internal reinforcing panels 72, 76 which overlie removable wall portions of the container. The panels 72, 76 extend substantially the entire height of the walls and are connected to top flaps 48 which are removed with the removable wall portions of the container when the container is opened.
Patent GB-2421601-A (GB)
Title: Controller to move data content and control method thereof
Inventor: MORINO HURUMI
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: A controller which moves content stored in a first storage unit, for example a hard disk drive, (or on a first storage medium) to a second storage unit or target media includes means for rendering the content which has been transferred from the first unit to the second unit to be playback impracticable. The controller also has means for storing information regarding content movement, including information which specifies the content in the first storage unit and the second storage unit. The controller also has selecting means for selecting when a transfer/moving failure occurs one of continuously moving the content or reconstructing the content in the first storage unit. The selection may be user controlled. The continuation of movement or reconstruction may start from a position determined by the controller using the stored content movement information. The controller also has verifying means for verifying the second storage unit as a target and the content therein. Digital rights (or copyright) control may be maintained in this manner when data is moved/transferred from a first to a second storage medium. A second embodiment relates to recombining data content split over a first and second storage medium, wherein after the recombination the data stored on the second storage medium is rendered playback impracticable.
Patent GB-2424064-A (GB)
Title: Localised extraction system
Inventor: KIRK DOUGLAS T M
IPC: B05B16/60
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: An extraction system 2 or a method of fluid extraction comprises a containment unit 6 enclosing an area (50, fig 6) of an object to be sprayed or dried and extracting fluid from the containment unit 6 via an extraction unit 4. A plastics or paper media masking (48) attached to the object is pulled around and attached to a frame 36 of the unit 6 and permits a paint finishing process to be carried out through an opening 38 without the need for large scale spraybooths. A flexible duct 8 attached via a quick release coupling 46 to an outlet 40 of the unit 6 may be connected to the extraction unit 4. Outlet 40 may be connected to opening 38 via an internal cavity (41, fig 7), which has an inlet 42 housing a primary filter. Unit 6 may be mobile and mounted on a wheeled stand 12 having a mast 14, brackets 18, 22, and handles 20, (26, fig 2) permitting vertical and swivel adjustment. Opening 38 provides an enclosure (39) that may house a curing unit (70, fig 15) comprising of infrared or ultra violet light source (76). A heated air blowing system (82, fig 16) mounted on articulated arm (80) may be used for drying or heating the surface to a desired temperature. Unit 6 may be adapted to spray a hub (90, fig 18) of a wheel.
Patent GB-2436299-A (GB)
Title: Games equipment
Inventor: LUNDY JAMES JOSEPH
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2006-03-25
Abstract: Games equipment comprises a games base 2 with a number of interchangeable playing surface panels. The panels may be opaque, translucent 3 or transparent 4. Indicator lights 6 controlled by switches may be fitted under the base.
Patent GB-2437140-A (GB)
Title: Item of footwear attachable to an inanimate object
Inventor: HOBBS MARTIN
IPC: A43B13/00
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: An item of footwear comprises attachment means for attaching it to an inanimate object, wherein the attachment means does not comprise means for securing the item of footwear on the foot. The item of footwear may be a slipper 1, the attachment means may be a magnet 8, adhesive means or suction means and the inanimate object may be a warm radiator. The sole of the slipper may comprise a textile upper layer 9 and a rubber base 5 between which is a foam body 6 and an insert 7 having a circular aperture for a magnet 8. The slipper is warmed by attaching it to the radiator for a sufficient period.
Patent GB-2426270-A (GB)
Title: Run-In and Retrieval Device for a Downhole Tool.
Inventor: MANKE KEVIN R
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A run-in and retrieval device for a downhole tool comprises a first set of lugs disposed on a first component of the device connected to a tool string, and a second set of lugs disposed on a second component of the device connected to the downhole tool, wherein the first set of lugs interact with the second set of tugs in a connected position. A method for running at least one downhole tool into a well bore comprises forming a releasable connection between an overshot connected to a tool string and a mandrel connected to the at least one downhole tool, running the at least one downhole tool into the well bore via the tool string, manipulating the at least one downhole tool in the well bore; and, rotating the overshot less than 360 degrees with respect to the mandrel to release the connection therebetween.
Patent GB-2424261-A (GB)
Title: Virtual control of electrosurgical generator functions
Inventor: MCGREEVY FRANCIS T
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A virtual control panel controls the functionality of an electrosurgical generator in response to interrogating, preferably optically, an object, such as a user's finger, interacting with a control panel image as an act of control input over the functionality of the generator The control panel image is presented, preferably by optical projection, on a display surface of a display surface structure. The control panel image may include, in addition to a contact control area where interaction with the object is interrogated, a display area where information describing the functionality of the generator is presented, preferably by optical projection. A virtual pad can be used with the virtual control panel to divide and separate control and display functionality.
Patent GB-2427234-A (GB)
Title: Railway rail handling apparatus and method
Inventor: MCCULLOCH WILLIAM FRANCIS
IPC: E01B29/16
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to railway rail handling apparatus (10) and a method of handling railway rails using such apparatus. The railway rail handling apparatus (10) is configured for track side operation and comprises ground engaging wheel means (28) and rail moving means (12). The rail moving means (12) is configured to engage a railway rail (80) along part of its length and for its progressive movement longitudinally along the rail as the railway rail handling apparatus (10) moves on the ground engaging wheel means (28). As the rail moving means (12) moves in this fashion the rail moving means is configured to progressively bend the rail (80) laterally of an unbent part of the rail, thereby moving the rail from a first position to a second position. The railway rail handling apparatus (10) defines a footprint over the ground and the rail moving means is, in use, operative within the footprint.
Patent GB-2431845-A (GB)
Title: Embedded image of device using vector graphics and style sheets
Inventor: WALTON ANDREW CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F11/32
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: In response to receiving an image request a vector image vector image illustrating at least a portion of the device is retrieved from a device. A first image style identifier associated with a first set of style attributes for the vector image is located within the vector image. A search is conducted for a second set of style attributes for the vector image, the second set of style attributes being stored apart from the vector image. If the second set of style attributes is found it is given a higher priority than the first set of style attributes for the vector image. The vector image is then formatted using at least the second set of style attributes.
Patent GB-2429469-A (GB)
Title: Sound absorption block and method of constructing the same
Inventor: KIM BAE-YOUNG
IPC: E04B1/84
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A sound absorption block installed at a music box, a gymnasium, a studio, etc. to prevent sounds from being heard outside, and a method of constructing the same are disclosed. The present invention provides a sound absorption block, including a lower plate where a plurality of unit structures are regularly arranged in horizontal and vertical directions, the unit structure having rectangular an opening that becomes gradually smaller; and an upper plate arranged on the lower plate to divide each of the openings of the unit structures in four parts. Accordingly, the sound absorption block of the present invention may be made of metals, as well as inexpensive building residues, etc. because a sound wave was decreased and offset regardless of the materials.
Patent GB-2431543-A (GB)
Title: Directional microphone
Inventor: HOOLEY ANTHONY
IPC: H04R1/32
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A directional microphone system includes an ultrasonic emitter and receiver. The emitter directs a beam of ultrasound at the audio source with sufficient intensity that non-linear air effects cause non-linear interactions between the ultrasonic sound and the source's sonic sound. Ultrasonic frequency-mired sounds are thereby generated and these are received by the ultrasonic receiver. Signal-processing is carried out on the received signals to strip out the audio signals. The emitter and receiver may be co-located and the emitted beam may be focussed at the location of the audio source. The receiver may also be directional acid focussable. The directional microphone system may be very small and yet highly directional at sonic including low audible frequencies.
Patent GB-2446201-A (GB)
Title: Switching between Real Time Protocol (RTP) streams
Inventor: RUSSELL PETER GEORGE FISHER
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: When a media server 115 receives a request from a terminal 104 to change television channels, the media server modifies one or more characteristics of packets of the requested channel for consistency with packets of the current channel and sends the modified packets to the terminal in place of the packets of the current channel. The modified packets are processed at the terminal as if they belonged to the current channel, thus enabling transparent switching between channels without the delay associated with setting up a new streaming session for the requested channel. The packets may be Real Time Protocol (RTP) packets and the modified characteristic may be the display time and/or sequence number of the packets. Both data packets and control packets may be modified 2503, 2505. Display time offsets and sequence number offsets between the current channel and requested channel may be calculated and the offsets applied to the packets of the requested channel.
Patent GB-2446875-A (GB)
Title: Production of fine geometric openings in thin film materials
Inventor: CALDECOTT STEVEN
IPC: B23K26/38
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A method of producing apertures in a thin film such as polymer films or tapes widely used in the semiconductor packaging industry. The method comprises coating the thin film with an energy absorption material adapted to absorb electromagnetic energy in a predetermined frequency range; and irradiating the energy absorption material at selected locations on the thin film with a laser beam of sufficient energy in the predetermined frequency range so as to locally heat the energy absorption material to an extent that a portion of the thin film adjacent to the energy absorption material is removed, thereby generating an aperture in the thin film. The energy absorption material may be printed onto the thin film at the selected locations using an inkjet type print head.
Patent GB-2436459-A (GB)
Title: Radioactivity monitoring apparatus and method
Inventor: NOYCE PAUL ANDREW
IPC: G01T7/12
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A radioactivity monitoring apparatus 1 comprises radioactivity detection means 6 and control assembly 2 including signal processing means, the signal processing means being configured to determine a high count event when a detected radioactivity level is determined to be greater than a predetermined level during a sample time period, and the signal processing means being further configured to determine an alarm condition when a plurality of consecutive high count events is determined over successive sample time periods.
Patent GB-2448759-A (GB)
Title: Turn-off control for a bipolar transistor
Inventor: RYAN PAUL THOMAS
IPC: H03K17/042
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: To reduce turn-off time in a bipolar transistor the base drive current is controlled to avoid excess stored charge at the desired instant of turn-off. The base current drive waveform may be adjusted in dependence on collector voltage so that the transistor remains in saturation or quasi-saturation at the end of the collector current conduction period. The width or slope (figure 21) of the base current pulse in a conduction cycle may be varied in dependence on the collector voltage in a previous cycle so that the transistor's collector-emitter voltage is low during the earlier part of the pulse but with base charge at the instant of turn-off being just sufficient to support the collector current. The desaturation time may be measured by sensing edges in the collector voltage or the reverse base current, and it may be controlled by adjusting the base drive (figures 34-36). The technique may be applied to IGBTs or BJTs.
Patent GB-2450323-A (GB)
Title: Biocidal cleaning
Inventor: BARRY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01N33/02
Filed: 2007-06-18
Abstract: A quaternary ammonium compound is used together with a degreasing agent to clean a surface and also to eliminate, reduce or prevent microbial growth. The degreasing agent is an alkyl halide, preferably propyl bromide. The composition is used to reduce or eliminate microbial growth on a surfaces of a component of a fuel system, an electronic or electrical device, a component of a gas supply system or a medical device.
Patent GB-2439222-A (GB)
Title: Slidable panels with vertical profiles
Inventor: SUNDVALL BJOERN
IPC: E06B3/46
Filed: 2006-01-23
Abstract: A panel (10), for forming a wall of panels slidable between and along an upper guide rail (12) and a lower guide rail (11), comprising a pane (13) forming the web of the panel (10), wherein the pane (13) of the panel (10) is provided with stiffening profiles solely along the vertical edges (16, 17), said profiles constituting vertical profiles (14, 15).
Patent GB-2440227-A (GB)
Title: Alarm device using frame around a closure member to transmit a warning sound
Inventor: LUISADA JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G08B13/02
Filed: 2007-07-05
Abstract: A closure assembly 1, such as a door or window, is fitted with a device (5) adapted to emit a warning sound in the event of unauthorised opening of the assembly. The device (5) can be mounted in a groove 4 in the frame 2 of the assembly 1 and arranged so that if the assembly 1 is closed after unauthorised opening, the frame 2 acts to transmit the sound from the device (5) to the exterior. The sound vibrations may be transmitted to the frame 2 by coil transducers (6) or a piezo-electric device. The device (5) is preferably operated by a switch (7) having a resiliently deformable elongate element 10 arranged to be deflected by the assembly 1 upon closure.
Patent GB-2451093-A (GB)
Title: Oscillation damper for a suspended or mounted device
Inventor: HERBERT VINCE
IPC: A63J1/02
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: A damping system 10 is arranged to be clamped or attached to a hanging structure 6 and comprises a flywheel 12, a motor 16 arranged to drive the flywheel 12, sensing means 22 arranged to detect movement of the structure 6 and control means 20 arranged to control the motor 16 in response to detected movement of the structure 6.
Patent GB-2437021-A (GB)
Title: Flow measurement apparatus
Inventor: NYFORS EBBE GUSTAF
IPC: G01F1/50
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: There is disclosed apparatus obtaining information on the content and flow rate in a fluid flow, e.g. a mixture of oil and water flowing in, for example, a pipe, comprising means for conveying (1) a flowing fluid, means for generating a differential pressure (2) in said fluid (3) passing through said means for conveying (1), and means for measuring (4, 5) said differential pressure (4). The invention is characteristic in means for measuring a capacitance (7) comprising at least one electrode (6), and that said means for generating a differential pressure (2) is arranged substantially at the same position along the pipe (1) as the at least one electrode (6) of the capacitance measuring means. Thereby the differential pressure generating means (2) effectively defines an earth electrode for said capacitance measuring means (6, 7). The apparatus also comprises means for combining a result from said means for measuring a differential pressure with a result from said means for measuring a capacitance (7) of a volume (20) of said flowing fluid (3) for thereby to obtain information on the content and flow rate in a fluid flow, said means for measuring a capacitance (7) of a volume (20) is arranged generally in a same section of the fluid conveying means (1) as said means for generating a differential pressure (2).