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Patent GB-2406179-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling the heating of a battery in a hybrid electric vehicle
Inventor: ZHU DOUGLAS
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A method for controlling the heating of a battery in a hybrid electric vehicle 10 is disclosed in which the hybrid electric vehicle 10 has an engine 12, a battery 14, a motor generator 16 powered by the engine 12 or the battery 14 and a control module 24. The method includes the steps of determining battery temperature and whether a triggering event such as a tip-in event (a demand for additional power), a tip-out event (a demand for less power) or a terminal voltage (the maximum voltage available) event has occurred and reversing the polarity of the battery 14 if the battery temperature is below a predetermined value and if a tip-in event, a tip-out event or a terminal voltage event has occurred. The reversal of the polarity causes the battery resistance to be lowered, more current flows and thus the temperature of the battery rises.
Patent GB-2419209-A (GB)
Title: PIN security attachment
Inventor: IMRIE PETER
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: Before visiting a 'Chip & Pin' Terminal a Personal Identification Number (PIN) is keyed into a hand held device 1, and locked electronically into a memory. A further number, (the unlocking key) is then added. The system is programmed so that the PIN number data can only be released with the use of the 'unlocking key.' At the point of use, when the 'unlocking key' is used, the PIN data is transmitted from an infra red port 3 to an infra red port 9 on a Pin Security Attachment 8. The data-carrying signal is received by the Attachment 8 and converted to instructions to the Terminal keyboard 14, equal to normal physical keyboard depressions.
Patent GB-2407186-A (GB)
Title: Software-configured control panel for a computer system
Inventor: VONG WILLIAM H
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: A control panel unit for a computer system comprises a display 610 having at least first and second display regions each displaying soft labels 630, 640, 650, 660, at least first and second buttons 530, 540, 550, 560 adjacent to the display regions and associated with each soft label. The first soft label is configured to change when the first button is actuated whilst in a first state. When the first button is actuated whilst in a second state, the second soft label could change. A third button could be actuated whilst in a second state and change the first and second soft labels. The soft labels could be used to represent different users and the control panel unit could be customised for each user to execute different applications such as messaging, music, calendar or news.
Patent GB-2410131-A (GB)
Title: Dual band antenna with a bifurcated PILA fed via a dielectric member
Inventor: NAHAR VIJAY
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A dual band antenna comprises a dielectric pellet 5 in contact with first and second arms 2, 3 of a bifurcated planar inverted-L antenna (PILA) 1 at different respective surface areas of the pellet and in which the PILA 1 is also connected to ground 7. The antenna may have a dielectric substrate 6 with first and second opposed surfaces. A ground plane 7 may be on the second surface and a microstrip transmission line 4 provided on the first surface. The dielectric pellet 5 and the PILA 1 may be mounted on the first surface with the dielectric pellet 5 on the transmission line 4. The PILA 1 has two arms 2, 3 of different lengths which extend such that the ends of the arms are in contact with different surface areas of the dielectric pellet 5. The dielectric pellet 5 may form a bridge structure and may be formed from high permittivity ceramics material. An alternative feed arrangement disclosed uses a coaxial feed line. In this arrangement the dielectric substrate may be removed and the dielectric pellet may be suspended from the PILA. The antenna operates at both 2.4GHz and 5.5GHz frequency bands and is intended for diversity WLAN operation in computers, printers and similar devices.
Patent GB-2405784-A (GB)
Title: Waste recycling bin
Inventor: HOLLAND GRAEME ALAN
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: A waste recycling bin (10) has a first compartment (12) adapted to receive recyclable waste paper, and at least a second compartment (14) adapted to receive non-recyclable waste. The first compartment (12) includes a main body (16) having a floor (60), side walls (38,40,46,48) and a rim (18) which defines an opening (20) of the main body (16). The second compartment (14) includes a main body (22) having a floor (58), side walls (70,72,74,76), a rim (78) which defines an opening (24) of the main body (22), and rim engaging flange portions (26,28) for supporting the second compartment (14) against a portion (30,32) of the rim (18) of the first compartment (12). The rim engaging flange portions (26,28) so support the second compartment (14) against a portion (30,32) of the rim 18 of the first compartment (12) that the main body (22) of the second compartment (14) descends into the opening (20) of the main body (16) of the first compartment (12) so as to form two openings (50,52) to the first compartment (12) on opposed sides of the second compartment (14) for inserting waste paper therethrough. The portion (30,32) of the rim (18) of the first compartment (12) is elevated from the remaining portion of the rim (18).
Patent GB-2422867-A (GB)
Title: Road safety breakdown panel for a vehicle
Inventor: REES PAUL
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: The road safety breakdown panel 2, for enabling on-coming vehicles to notice a broken down vehicle, comprises a flexible sheet of high visibility material 3, the sheet displaying a hazard warning symbol 4 and being provided at or adjacent each corner thereof with attachment elements 10 for attaching the panel to the outside rear of the vehicle. The attachment elements preferably comprise elements of variable length such as elastic cord 12, which pass through an aperture at or adjacent a respective corner and which include a securing element such as a hook 14 at their free ends. The hazard warning symbol is preferably formed from a high visibility material that contrasts with the rest of the panel, with the symbol preferably being a triangle. The panel may include a number of symbols along its length. Also claimed is a method of providing a breakdown hazard warning and a kit of parts.
Patent GB-2407919-A (GB)
Title: A high frequency transformer with high current coils formed from sheet material
Inventor: FUJIYOSHI TOSHIKAZU
IPC: H01F27/28
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: A transformer comprises planar metal coil members 1, 2 in which each coil member includes a window 1a, 2a for a core member 18a, 19a in a central position and a slit 1b, 2b extending outward from the said window with first and second terminals 1c, 1d, 2c, 2d formed on opposite sides of the said slit. Insulating sheet material 9, 10, 11, with similar dimensions and window to that of the coil members, are arranged between adjacent coil members. Some coil members are connected in series and some in parallel for high and low voltage windings respectively. The coils may be arranged on the central limb of a three limb ferrite core arrangement 18, 19. At least one coil member 1 may include a tab 1e on to which a temperature sensor 20 may be mounted. A U-shaped insulating member with a projection (see figures 5A-5D) may be used to align and secure the coil members and insulating sheets relative to one another. The terminals of the coil members may be interconnected by a screw, rivet, welding or brazing. A rivet interconnection may also include solder.
Patent GB-2423280-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing prefabricted buiding units
Inventor: O'SHEA CROHAN
IPC: B32B13/12
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: In constructing a wall panel for a prefabricated building unit, a clean and dry exterior metal sheet 5 is laid down, an open frame 2 having front, rear and exterior side faces is laid down on the frame after the bottom face of the frame has been coated with an adhesive comprising a polyurethane adhesive comprising a mixture of diphenylmethane-4, 4 di-isocyanate and - methyl - 2 -pyrrolidone while maintaining a controlled environment at between 10{C and 25{C and a humidity of between 40 and 70%, cutting a foamed polystyrene sheet 3 to fit snugly within the frame, cutting a sheet of plasterboard 4 to sit on top of the frame, coating the polystyrene sheet with the adhesive by spraying, spraying a fine mist of water above the cavity formed by the frame and metal sheet, while spraying placing the foamed polystyrene sheet in the cavity and still spraying covering the foamed polystyrene sheet by the plasterboard and stopping the spraying of the water.
Patent GB-2424557-A (GB)
Title: FPGA with hardware decryptor for configuration programme which adds second key to itself before re-encrypting and overwriting itself in memory when run
Inventor: MCLEAN IAN
IPC: G06F21/76
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A programmable logic device includes a programmable array (108) of volatile logic elements which when loaded with a configuration program is operable to perform a process, a hardware decryption processor (106) including a register (110) having stored therein a first secret configuration key, and a non-volatile store (102) is arranged to store a configuration program which has been encrypted with the first secret configuration key. The configuration program including therein the first secret configuration key. The hardware decryption processor is operable, when power is applied to read and decrypt the encrypted configuration program using the first secret configuration key and to configure the programmable array with the program. The programmable logic array when configured is operable to read from the non-volatile store and decrypt the configuration program using the first secret configuration key provided with the program, to generate a second secret key and to adapt the configuration program by inserting the second secret key, to re-encrypt the adapted configuration program using the first secret configuration key, and to replace the configuration program with the adapted configuration program in the memory. The logic array may be an FPGA and the system may be used in video set top boxes.
Patent GB-2413130-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for analysis of array-based comparative hybridisation data
Inventor: KINCAID ROBERT H
IPC: G16B25/00
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A method of normalising comparative hybridization (CGH) data comprising determining the hybridisation levels of a subsequence with biopolymer fragments in a sample, determining the hybridization level of the subsequence with a control set of biopolymer fragments j1....jn, computing a normalised level of hybridisation by determining the difference between the measured hybridization level of the sample and the mean of computed for the control set hybridisation levels, relative to the variance in the control sample hybridisation. Typically the biopolymer is a nucleic acid such as DNA. Methods of detecting deleted or amplified regions of the biopolymer are claimed, as are computer systems and programs for implementing the method.
Patent GB-2425253-A (GB)
Title: Walking aid with curved foot
Inventor: DIGGINS MARK
IPC: A45B7/00
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: The walking aid, such as a walking stick or a crutch, comprises an upright member 10 and a curved foot member 24, 28 for engagement with the ground. The upright member may be telescopic and the lower can be bifurcated so as to include a front leg 18 and a rear leg 20, which are connected to a foot 24. The foot member is elongate in the fore-aft direction 22 and comprises a support which includes a pair of mountings 26 shaped to receive the end parts of the legs. A pad 24a, made of rubber or rubber-like material and having anti-slip formations is fitted to the lower surface of the foot. The radius of curvature of the foot is at least the length of the upright and conveniently of a length equal to the height of the user's shoulder or slightly higher.
Patent GB-2413748-A (GB)
Title: A selection system in computers
Inventor: LOUGHRIDGE ROBERT GRAHAM
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A selection system for computers is described in which a graphical user interface is provided for the selection of instances of data. The instances of data are displayed on the GUI by means of a menu window in which icons corresponding to the instances of data are caused to scroll. When a cursor or pointer device is moved over an icon, the icon is enlarged, and the scrolling of the list may be stopped. The instances of data are preferably video data.
Patent GB-2414541-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool with angled spotlight
Inventor: CRAMER CHRISTOPH
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: A hand tool 100 has a light 106 for illuminating the work area 111 of a workpiece 101. The light is disposed to spotlight the work area at a defined angle   a  , preferably 40{. The hand tool may have a number of spotlights 106a, b, which in a first position 'A' converge to mark a centre spot 109 for the tool. In a second position ('B', fig 2), the lights serve to illuminate a wider area 110. The light is preferably an LED.
Patent GB-2412850-A (GB)
Title: Microphone support boom movement control apparatus and method with differential motion isolation capability
Inventor: EASON DONALD H
IPC: F16M11/12
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: Apparatus for and associated methods of controlling movement of a microphone that may be held in some manner y a microphone support boom (52) are disclosed. More specifically, the invention focuses upon novel techniques for isolating yaw of a microphone support boom from the microphone stand that may provide a majority of the height required for a desired microphone spatial positioning. The invention also focuses on apparatus that may be used achieve preferential isolation of microphone support boom yaw with respect to motion in any other microphone support boob degree of freedom. A specific type of apparatus that may be used to achieve this preferential isolation the double conical clutch-is also an aspect of the inventive technology.
Patent GB-2419651-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic tensioner having relief valve
Inventor: HASHIMOTO HIROSHI
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2005-09-05
Abstract: A hydraulic tensioner 1 comprises a tensioner housing 2, a spring 4 biased plunger 3 having an oil discharge opening 3c at its protruding end, a check valve 6, and a relief valve 11 within said plunger 3, said relief valve 11 comprising a valve seat 12 press-fit into said hollow plunger, a valve body 13, a valve body biasing spring 14, and a spring-receiving plug 15 also press-fit into the plunger, wherein the exterior of said valve seat cooperates with the inner surface of the plunger to form a plurality of axial oil passages 12d, and wherein the exterior of the plug has a plurality of axial flat surfaces 15a which cooperate with the circumferential inner surface of the plunger 3 to form a plurality of axial oil passages 15d. The plug may be stepped (see fig.7). A method for making the tensioner which involves forging is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2418242-A (GB)
Title: Drive device for a flying body
Inventor: MAIER THOMAS
IPC: F02K9/88
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: A control / drive device 1 is disclosed for a flying body such as a guided missile, comprising, a first hollow chamber 2 containing a first component 21 of a fuel combination and a second hollow chamber 3 containing a second component 31 of the fuel combination. The first fuel component 21 is in liquid or gaseous form, and the second fuel component 31 is in a solid or paste like form. The two fuel components are combined in the second hollow chamber 3, designed as a combustion chamber, and are combusted in order to generate hot gas streams 9. The flight path of the flying body is influenced via a plurality of outlets 41-46, 51-58 for the ejection of a respective hot gas stream. The outlets 41-46, 51-58 are connected to the second hollow chamber 3 and thus to the outlets of the joint combustion chamber. The fuel combination may be formulated such that the toxicity of the fuels is low and so that re-ignition is possible after extinction of the combustion in the second fuel chamber 3 after opening of the fuel valve 8.
Patent GB-2419963-A (GB)
Title: Recyclable electric junction box
Inventor: ALONSO JUAN CARLOS
IPC: G01R31/74
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A recyclable electric junction box comprises means to detect and store in a memory parameters representing the working conditions of its components. The box comprises a casing housing components such as printed circuit boards with conducting tracks that connect electric components. Parameters detected may include temperature, current, voltage, vibration, and the number of operations carried out, of the components and tracks. An electronic system such as a microprocessor may perform calculations, on the parameters stored in the memory, which may comprise an estimate of the useful life of the box and store the result in the memory. The memory may store further data recorded at its origin, such as its: year of manufacture; manufacturer; weight; hazardous material content; recyclable content; reusable components and precautions to be taken when disassembling. The box memory may be connected to a computer by a communications link which may calculate the remaining useful life of the box and inform a user of suitable treatment and any possible recycling operations. The box is applicable to an automotive vehicle.
Patent GB-2421309-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the bending of a hinge coupling two sections of a seismic streamer to effect steering of the streamer
Inventor: TENGHAMN STIG RUNE LENNART
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: A steering device for a marine seismic streamer 11 comprises at least two hinged sections 17,18 pivotally coupled to each other and connected between two adjacent sections 16 of the streamer. A bend control unit 20 controls the direction and extent of the bending of the hinged sections relative to the longitudinal axis of the streamer. The steering device may control the bending of the hinged sections based on signals from a roll sensor 21 which determines the rotational orientation of the streamer, a lateral position sensor and a depth sensor 22.
Patent GB-2423234-A (GB)
Title: Garment comprising an outer layer and a lining
Inventor: SHULTON DEBORAH
IPC: A41C1/02
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: A garment such as a dress top or skirt comprises an outer layer 2 and a lining 4. The lining is connected to the outer layer at an opening 22, 36 and at the edges of an open seam 19. 33 which is closed by fastening means such as a zip 20. The lining 4, in an unstressed condition, is slightly smaller than the outer layer 2, and is made from a stretchable knitted, body-shaping material, for example including elastane.
Patent GB-2438246-A (GB)
Title: Flexible antenna
Inventor: YANG HSIU-LING
IPC: H01Q11/08
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: A flexible antenna comprises a flexible metal tube 1 whose external surface is covered by an insulating tube 2. The flexible metal tube 1 may be formed by a close formed spiral of spring steel or a serpentine tube. The insulating tube 2 may be a heat shrinkable insulating tube. An insulating cap 21 may be formed on one end of the tubular antenna and a coaxial connector 3 formed at the other end. The flexible antenna may be arranged to deform into, and retain, various designed shapes such that it can operate in various environments and their associated space restrictions. The flexible antenna may be used in various wireless electronic devices such as a camera, video or microphone.
Patent GB-2438384-A (GB)
Title: Forming a customisable security device having a customising layer on a liquid crystal film.
Inventor: COMMANDER LAWRENCE GEORGE
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: Forming security devices on substrates that can be used in varying shapes and sizes for various authenticating or security applications, particularly an optically variable security device utilising liquid crystal films. The method of forming a customisable security device 10 comprises the steps of applying a liquid crystal film 11 to a base substrate 16, applying an at least partially absorbing layer 12 to at least a part of one side of the liquid crystal film 11, and applying a customising layer 13 to at least a part of an opposite side of the liquid crystal film in selected regions. The customising layer modifies the appearance of the liquid crystal film such that contrasting regions are provided between those regions B covered by the customising layer and those A not covered by the customising layer, and the customising layer is applied after application of the security device to the substrate. The customising layer may be a scattering layer in the form of a matt varnish or lacquer. This modifies the appearance of the colour shifting liquid crystal film.
Patent GB-2439057-A (GB)
Title: A line management device for controlling the position of a supply line to a load being hoisted
Inventor: LESTER MYLAN
IPC: B66C13/12
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: A line management device for controlling the position of a supply line to a load which is being hoisted has a body portion 1 releasably-securable to an identical body portion by engagement means 6 and 7. When the device is assembled surfaces 5 of the two portions define a cross-shaped cavity for receiving perpendicular adjacent links of a load-bearing chain about which the device is longitudinally movable. Attachment means 10 are provided for the secondary, supply, line. This may be attached by a cable tie.
Patent GB-2429775-A (GB)
Title: Receiving and transferring station for coverslipped specimen slides
Inventor: METZNER ROLF
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2006-07-26
Abstract: A receiving and transferring station (1) for coverslipped specimen slides (2, 2', 2'') is described, which comprises at least one vertically upright magazine frame (5), open toward the receiving side, for at least one specimen slide magazine (4) having horizontally oriented compartments (6), and a rotation apparatus, connected to the magazine frame (5) and having a vertically upright rotation axis, for conveying the magazine frame (5) from a receiving position (3) into a transferring position (8). The frame may have means to alter the height of the magazines within the frame. There may be up to six frames on the rotatory turntable and the receiving and transferring positions may be separated by 180 degrees. The station may be part of a digital imaging system and be associated with a coverslippping apparatus. The station may be electronically controlled.
Patent GB-2440502-A (GB)
Title: Shelling apparatus for leguminous vegetables
Inventor: FILMER RICHARD NEVILLE
IPC: A23N15/10
Filed: 2006-07-31
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for shelling leguminous vegetables such as beans or peas, particularly broad beans comprises a rotatable drum 11, a plurality of elongate, compliant fingers 13 arranged around a portion of the drum in the direction of rotation from an entry region to an exit region and being mounted so as not to rotate with the drum and a tensioning means to urge the fingers towards the drum with a cylindrically variable force; wherein as the vegetables travel from the entry region to the exit region, they are gently squeezed and rolled by the fingers to burst the pods. The tensioning means may comprise an eccentrically mounted roller 29. A spray bar 31 may spray water onto the beans.