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Patent GB-2371907-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the use of portable cameras
Inventor: HUNTER ANDREW ARTHUR
IPC: G08B21/22
Filed: 2001-02-03
Abstract: Apparatus for restricting and/or prohibiting the use of a portable camera within a predetermined area, comprising a first unit 10 mounted in or on a portable camera (not shown). The unit 10 includes a receiver 12 for receiving periodic radio signals 14 from one or more transmitters 16 located remote from the camera within the predetermined area. When the receiver 12 receives a signal 14, it activates a disable module 18 which disables one or more of the functions of the camera while it is within the predetermined area. The apparatus may also include a GPS tracking system 20 for tracking the location of the camera and/or an alarm module 22 for emitting an alarm in response to receipt of a signal 14 from a transmitter 16.
Patent GB-2357654-A (GB)
Title: Horn-type loudspeaker system
Inventor: ROCHA JEFFREY A
IPC: H04R9/06
Filed: 1999-09-21
Abstract: An improved horn-type loudspeaker system (100) for reproducing an acoustical signal from a corresponding electrical signal including a transducer assembly (102), an acoustical transformer (104) and an output horn assembly (106). The transducer assembly (102) includes an inner driver cone (114), an outer driver cone (112) and a dust cap (116) constructed such that the direct path length from the voice coil (110) to the outer driver cone periphery is substantially equal to the distance from the voice coil to the dust cap peak. The acoustical signal transmitted by the transducer assembly (102) is directed toward the horn assembly (106) by an acoustical transformer (104) through a plurality of radial waveguides (126, 138). The shape and proximity of the acoustical transformer 10 the transducer also provides a uniform, low mechanical reactance to the transducer assembly (102). The acoustical transformer (104) further includes a throat mode barrier (128) which interferes with the formation of extraneous modes in the beginning of the horn assembly (106).
Patent GB-2363763-A (GB)
Title: Partial helical strake system for vortex-induced-vibration suppression
Inventor: ALLEN DONALD WAYNE
IPC: B63B39/00
Filed: 2000-05-02
Abstract: A partial helical strake system (10) for suppressing vortex induced vibration in a cylindrical structure deployed in a marine application is provided. The system comprises a base (12) connected to the cylindrical structure (11), and at least one helical strake projection (14) from the base for a part of the circumference of the cylindrical structure.
Patent GB-2369671-A (GB)
Title: Reflector for a linear light source and louvre controller incorporating the same
Inventor: WEBB STEVEN PETER
IPC: F21V7/09
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A louvre controller for a linear light source includes plural transverse reflectors 33 with each located between generally arcuate side reflectors 31, 32. The transverse reflectors 33 have arcuate surfaces forming a double concave reflector and a base 38 that is profiled to provide predetermined vertical cut-off angles for all horizontal angles of azimuth and may be convexly curved. The arcuate surfaces of the transverse reflectors 33 have a parabolic shape and may be formed of plastics or fabricated metal material, the arcuate surfaces having outer ends which are spaced apart from one another and joined by wall means (36, figure 12). Two or more louvre controllers may be joined in a transverse or longitudinal direction.
Patent GB-2372580-A (GB)
Title: Surveillance camera lens system for visible and infrared use
Inventor: MACHII HIDETO
IPC: H04N9/04
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: A surveillance camera system includes a photographing lens system 10, and a camera body 20 to which the photographing lens system is detachably attached. The camera body includes a color imaging device 21 on which an image formed by the photographing lens system is formed. Aberrations are corrected in the lens system so that the difference between (i) the in-focus position at which the maximum MTF (modulation transfer function) characteristic in the visible light wavelength range of about 400nm to 700nm is obtained and (ii) the in-focus position at which the maximum MTF characteristic in the near-infrared light wavelength range of about 700nm to 1000nm is obtained is less than 10žm. Low pass filter 22, near infrared light cut filter 31 and transparent plane parallel plate 32 are shown. System 10 may be a zoom lens.
Patent GB-2406041-A (GB)
Title: Robotic/remote controlled vacuum cleaner
Inventor: MPUNGA FRANCIS
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: A robotic vacuum cleaner is provided with an optical sensor for avoiding obstacles in its path and also a touch sensitive sensor for the same purpose for avoiding obstacles outside the range of the optical sensor. On touching and obstacle the cleaner stops for   seconds, reverses while turning right a the same time, for 3 seconds and then continues forwards. The cleaner can also be controlled from a remote controller and is provided with a switch for switching between the fully autonomous mode and the remote controlled mode.
Patent GB-2389273-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication system architecture and method of selecting a wireless communication system
Inventor: KRAMER DAVID
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A wireless communication architecture (100) includes a first wireless communication system (123) operating in the vicinity of a second wireless communication system (173) A System Locator (155) provides at least one operational parameter (330) of the first wireless communication system (123) to at least one dual-mode wireless subscriber communication unit (172) when operating in said second wireless communication system (173) via said second wireless communication system (173). The at least one operational parameter (330) is based on a determined location of the at least one dualmode wireless subscriber communication unit (172) for use by the at least one dual-mode wireless subscriber communication unit (172) in searching for and/or switching its operation to said first wireless communication system (123)
Patent GB-2377619-A (GB)
Title: Cap stiffener
Inventor: JENNIONS ANTHONY RICHARD
IPC: A42C5/02
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: A cap stiffener <B>10</B> comprises a strip of first stiffener material <B>12</B> (e.g Hessian, Buckram or perforated plastics) joined lengthwise edge to edge and end to end to a narrower strip of plastics material <B>14</B>. The two strips may be joined to each other so as to provide a smooth transition outwardly form one to the other. Alternatively, the strips may be joined by a narrow strip of thinner material <B>18</B> (e.g. plastic) fixed over the join (e.g by stitching or adhesive).
Patent GB-2392822-A (GB)
Title: Shelf with various storage devices for a rack
Inventor: KO WEN-SHAN
IPC: A47B57/06
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: A shelf for a rack is adapted to be secured between two vertical supports via end bars 30 and is composed of a plate (22) having multiple securing holes (221) and various storage devices (eg 50 fig 4) detachably mounted on the plate (22). The storage devices have multiple feet to mount in the securing holes (211) and fasten to the plate by attachment devices to use space between adjacent shelves efficiently, whereby the rack has flexibility for holding objects.
Patent GB-2392712-A (GB)
Title: Fuel treating canister
Inventor: IKUMA KOUICHI
IPC: F02M25/08
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: A canister for treating evaporated fuel comprises a casing which is provided with a fuel vapor inlet, a purge port and a port communicating with atmosphere and in which an absorbent is accommodated, an air passage disposed inside the casing so as to communicate with the atmosphere communication port, the air passage having a shape for flowing the sucked air in a zigzag manner in the casing, and a filter element arranged between the air passage and the absorbent disposed inside the casing.
Patent GB-2399718-A (GB)
Title: Rate adaptive optical communication system
Inventor: SPILMAN ANTONY
IPC: H04B10/25
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: The present invention discloses a rate adaptive system for an optical communication network, preferably an Ethernet network. The system comprises a plurality of optical transceivers capable of transmitting and receiving at several different rates and an optical fibre linked to the transceivers. The system is configured to cause the optical transceivers to transmit/receive at an initial rate, preferably a maximum system rate of 10 Gb/s, and if an error condition exists such as a failure to synchronise or an error rate/coefficient exceeding a predefined range, the system successively lowers the rate until the error condition changes (figure 2). Preferably the system also notifies a network operator of the error condition.
Patent GB-2400066-A (GB)
Title: Removal of a fugitive material in investment casting
Inventor: BRANNAN MICHAEL ANDERSON
IPC: B22C9/04
Filed: 2003-03-29
Abstract: A method of removing a fugitive material from a mould (22) is disclosed. The method comprises providing a mould (22) having a pattern (16, 20) therein formed from the fugitive material. A supercritical fluid (e.g. carbon dioxide) is supplied to the mould (22) to dissolve the fugitive material. The supercritical fluid is thereafter allowed to be removed from the mould (22). The mould is placed in a pattern removal chamber of an apparatus, which includes means for supplying a supercritical fluid to dissolve the fugitive material. Collection means may be provided to collect the supercritical fluid and the dissolved fugitive material. The supercritical fluid comprises one or more of a list of compounds provided in the text.
Patent GB-2383873-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for maintaining the temperature of a microprocessor using a firmware assisted interrupt mechanism
Inventor: HAMMOND GARY N
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2001-09-20
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method is disclosed. The method includes determining whether the temperature of a central processing unit (CPU) exceeds a predetermined threshold. In addition, the method includes generating a first interrupt if the temperature of the CPU exceeds the predetermined threshold and transitioning from a first execution mode to a second execution mode.
Patent GB-2402702-A (GB)
Title: A spring clip with two stable states
Inventor: JAUNCEY LEO JOHN
IPC: A45F5/02
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: A spring clip (1) for supporting a device such as a pair of spectacles on a pocket exterior comprising a base part (2) and a clip part (3) formed from resilient sheet material and connected to the base part (2) by hinge means (19), the clip part (3) having an outwardly projecting side (5, 6) and a recessed side (7) in an open position (figs 1,3) in which the clip part (3) does not overlay the base part (2) and being arranged to be rotatable about the hinge means (19) so as to snap into a closed position (fig 5) in which it overlaps the base part (2) and in so doing reverses the direction of projection of the projecting side (5, 6) whereby an article can be gripped between the clip and base parts (3, 2).
Patent GB-2402698-A (GB)
Title: Device for removably fixing embedment to shuttering
Inventor: FRENCH PHILIP FRANK
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: A fixing device comprises a threaded rod 4 having tool engaging heads 8 of smaller diameter than the rod at each end 6, and a co-operating nut 30. In use the device is inserted from one side of the shuttering 10 through a load limiting washer 26, an embedment 20, and into a threaded bore 12 in the shuttering 10 until nut 30 abuts washer 26 and head 8 is within the nut 30. After the concrete has been cast, the rod 4 can be removed from the other side of the shuttering leaving the nut 30 in the concrete behind the embedment 20.
Patent GB-2403153-A (GB)
Title: Hand held nasal dispensing device
Inventor: CORNWELL PAUL
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A hand held pharmaceutical dispenser for discharging a pharmaceutical product in liquid form as may be used in a nasal inhaler. The dispenser comprises first (70) and second (10) portions movable relative to each other with the first portion (70) being arranged to receive a pharmaceutical product to be dispensed and the second portion (10) having a stopper (33) to releasably engage a sealing surface (41) associated with the first portion (70) to seal a pharmaceutical product within the first portion (70). The first (70) and second (10) portions are arranged such that when they are at first relative positions the stopper (33) is arranged to engage the sealing surface (41) to seal a pharmaceutical product in the first portion (70) and when the first (70) and second (10) portions are moved to second relative positions the stopper (33) is disengaged from the sealing surface (41) such that, in use, pharmaceutical product may be dispensed from the dispenser.
Patent GB-2407039-A (GB)
Title: Blast mitigation structure
Inventor: JAMES PETER
IPC: F42D5/045
Filed: 2003-10-11
Abstract: A blast mitigation structure includes free standing frames 2 having channel sections and thereby being adapted for receiving liquid containing rupturable bags 3 to form a protective structure for mitigating the effects of an explosion. The frames 2 may be made of aluminium or reinforced plastic and have apertures (5, fig 3) such that the exposed parts of each rupturable bag 3 are in the direct path of an explosion. The structure may be formed as part of a wheeled vehicle (fig 8), such as a trolley, and the bags 3 may be connected together.
Patent GB-2396770-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle headliner with protective transducer covers
Inventor: MCCONNELL JOHN E
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A vehicle headliner <B>11</B> includes electromagnetic drivers <B>12</B> for sonically driving a member or a layer of the headliner <B>11</B>. A foam beam <B>35</B> is shaped around a driver transducer connection area <B>33</B> that holds one or more driver <B>12</B> connectors. A cover <B>50</B> may be maintained over the shaped foam beam <B>35</B> to protect against entry of dust and other debris into the driver <B>12</B> and the transducer connection area <B>33</B> that receives the driver <B>12</B>.
Patent GB-2397053-A (GB)
Title: Containers for packaging food items
Inventor: LESLIE JOHN HENRY
IPC: B65D51/28
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: A food container (1) comprises a region (2) containing a multiplicity of food items (3) and a region (4) containing seasoning, wherein the container includes means (5) by which the extent of communication between the two regions is adjustable by the user in order to alter the extent to which seasoning may be released from the region containing seasoning into the region containing food items. The region (4) may be in a lid or a separate container portion and communication may be through perforations in relatively rotatable walls which align to a chosen degree or by means of a slidably adjustable element.
Patent GB-2410644-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone holder
Inventor: LLOYD ANTHONY BRIAN
IPC: H04M1/04
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A freestanding mobile phone holder 1 is erected from one or more sheets of die cut foldable rigid sheets of material. A mobile phone is seated in aperture 2, so as to present the mobile phone ergonomically for the user. Advertising can be printed on the surface of the holder.
Patent GB-2400902-A (GB)
Title: A pulse tube refrigerator
Inventor: ATREY MILIND DIWAKAR
IPC: F25B9/14
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A pulse tube refrigerator 1 has one or more stages 7,10, and each stage has a pulse tube 5,8 and a regenerative heat exchanger 6,9. The heat exchanger has a foam matrix material 13,14, which maybe metal or ceramic. The metallic foam matrix may be one of copper, copper bronze, stainless steel, lead, erbium nickel or holmium copper, and the ceramic foam matrix may include aluminium oxide or gadolinium compounds. The foam may have porosity of between 75% and 95%, or between 25% and 40%. The pulse tube refrigerator may also include at least one of warm end and cold end, and these ends may include recuperative heat exchangers 11,12, also comprising a foam material. The refrigerant used may be helium gas.
Patent GB-2414883-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for displaying images utilising liquid crystal shutter glasses
Inventor: SCOTT ANTHONY MARC
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: Apparatus for displaying stereoscopic images 2, comprises: a primary source 4 providing image data at a first frame rate; at least one secondary source 6 providing image data at a second and different frame rate; framestore means 8, preferably a double buffer type, for storing secondary image data; image combining means 10, preferably hardware or software windowing means, for combining primary image data with data from the framestore; display means 12 to display the combined images and; liquid crystal shutter glasses 16, controlled by control means 18, enabling a person to view the display. Preferably one or both primary and secondary sources 4 and 6, provide stereo image data providing alternate left and right eye images. The primary source 4 may form a background within which the secondary source 6 data may be inserted and resized. The display means 12 may employ CRT, LCD, plasma, LED, OLED or other display technologies, can be front or rear projected and be a single or multi channel type.
Patent GB-2414914-A (GB)
Title: Grass collection receptacle
Inventor: ZWOLINSKI PAUL
IPC: A01D43/063
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: A grass collection receptacle 11 for a lawnmower is made, at least partially, from a flexible elastomeric material. The receptacle may be formed in two parts, a first part 11b formed from a flexible elastomeric material and a second part 11a formed from a rigid thermoplastics material. The two parts may be connected together via tags 12 and apertures 13 cooperating in an interference fit. The first flexible part 11b may be shaped and reinforced by a wire or rod frame. The first flexible part 11b may also have apertures 15 formed in its side and rear walls.
Patent GB-2416088-A (GB)
Title: Allocating traffic carrying capacity of network links
Inventor: DAWY ZAHER
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: In a communications system having at least one source linked via a network of links to a plurality of destinations and having a controller at the input of the source to the network, a method of controlling the network comprising: obtaining a measure of the data traffic in terms the statistical variation of traffic data in at least one link; and allocating the capacity of link(s). This may be determining a capacity margin which is added to the "non-robust" link capacity, and involves e.g. determining the mean and variance of the data traffic on the links and/or selecting a tolerance parameter beforehand.
Patent GB-2422975-A (GB)
Title: De-interlacing of video data
Inventor: FAZZINI PAOLO GIUSEPPE
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the dc-interlacing of video data are described, wherein pixel interpolation is performed for lines missing in the original interlaced fields. Correlation data is generated for a number of possible interpolations, which is used to calculate a confidence measure relating to this data. Consequently, the correlation data is adjusted on the basis of the confidence measure in order to determine the most accurate interpolation scheme, which is selected and applied for each pixel on the missing line. The figure demonstrates how this is performed in practice. The correlation curve (-) represents the degree of difference from adjacent pixels for a number of possible interpolations. The minima identify the most promising interpolations. A confidence measure is calculated from the correlation data to produce adjustment data (ie 'HappyCurve'). This adjustment data is applied to the correlation data to produce a resultant adjusted correlation curve (o), which identifies a single minimum relating to the interpolation scheme most likely to return an accurate pixel interpolation. Pixel interpolation is subsequently applied according to the selected scheme.
Patent GB-2409527-A (GB)
Title: Paddlewheel speed correction
Inventor: BOUCHER STEPHEN G
IPC: G01P21/02
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: A speed sensor for a marine vessel includes a correction circuit to correct any sensor non-linearities so that the sensor produces an output with a pulse stream having a constant pulse rate, and reduces the pulse-to-pulse variations of the pulse stream. The circuit can standardize the pulse stream to have a frequency corresponding to a standard rate.
Patent GB-2413797-A (GB)
Title: Genetically engineered well treatment microorganisms
Inventor: KOTLAR HANS KRISTIAN
IPC: C12N15/00
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: Microrganisms which have been genetically modified to produce a well treatment chemical are claimed. The well treatment chemical may be a scale inhibitor, hydrate inhibitor, alsphatene inhibitor, wax or corrosion inhibitor. The compound may be a protein or polypeptide and comprise a polymer of aspartic acid, such as polyASP. The microorganism can be a bacteria, preferably a thermophilic bacteria or Archea. Also claimed are methods of well treatment.
Patent GB-2427791-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency scan to search for electronic devices within a defined area
Inventor: NURMI MIKKO A
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A method for a portable electronic device 110, e.g. a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, to perform a radio frequency scan to search for other active devices 120-150. The location of the portable electronic device 110 is determined and a search area dependent upon the determined location is defined. The portable electronic device 110 receives radio signals from a plurality of other devices 120-150 and their respective locations are determined. These locations are compared with the defined search area to create a subset of the other devices 120, 130 within the defined area. The defined search area may be defined by the user of the portable electronic device 110 and may be directional, the direction of which may depend on the direction in which the portable electronic device 110 is moving.
Patent GB-2428974-A (GB)
Title: Botanical drug or dietary supplement
Inventor: ZHONG SHOUMING
IPC: A61K35/407
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a botanical drug or dietary supplement for use in the treatment of patients suffering from primarily conditions affecting the liver (though antiviral and immuno-modulatory therapies are suggested. More particularly, it relates to a botanical drug consisting essentially of four botanical drug substances, optionally formulated with excipients. The botanical raw materials, botanical drug substances or botanical ingredients used are from a species of each of the genera: (a) Silybum; (b) Astragalus or Hedysarum; (c) Salvia; and (d) Schisandra. Preferably the ingredients are from (a) Silybum marianum fruit; (b) root of Astragalus membranaceus var mongholicus or Hedysarum polybotrys; (c) root of Salvia miltiorrhiza, Salvia Bowleyana, Salvia przewalskii; and (d) fruit of Schisandra chinensis or Schisandra sphenanthera. Example 12 shows the use of the composition for treatment of patients with Hepatitis C.
Patent GB-2417267-A (GB)
Title: Expandable stabiliser and underreamer
Inventor: DEWEY CHARLES H
IPC: E21B10/26
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: An expandable downhole tool comprises a body and at least one non-pivotable, moveable arm 520 having at least one borehole engaging pad adapted to accommodate cutting structures 700 or wear structures 800 or a combination thereof. The at least one arm 520 is moveable between a first position defining a collapsed diameter, and a second position defining an expanded diameter approximately equal to said enlarged diameter borehole. The tool may be operated as either a stabiliser or an underreamer and it expands in response to a differential pressure. The arms 520 may be fitted with extension pieces 650 that engage angled channels located within the body. Also disclosed is a drilling assembly comprising two expandable tools and wherein the second expandable tool is used to control the direction of drilling.