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Patent GB-2422430-A (GB)
Title: Optical slide pad
Inventor: XIE TONG
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: An input device includes (100) a movable pad (104) within a frame (102), a first linear array (112) of optical sensors (114) located opposite the movable pad (104), and a second linear array (116) of optical sensors (114) located opposite the movable pad (104). The first and the second linear arrays (112, 116) are arranged along different axes and generate signals in response to light from a surface on the movable pad (104). The input device (100) also includes a processor (602) coupled to the arrays to receive the signals. The processor (602) determines a motion of the movable pad (104) from the signals. The processor (602) may translate the motion of the movable pad (104) into a motion of a cursor on a display.
Patent GB-2436543-A (GB)
Title: Finger support for a writing implement
Inventor: GREEN PAUL SIMON
IPC: B43K23/008
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: A finger support 1 which allows a normal writing action. Preferably the finger support 1 comprises a perpendicular rest for the proximal phalanx of the index finger and is attached or attachable to a writing implement. The support 1 may decrease tension in the hand, wrist and shoulder of the writing hand to prevent writer's cramp, tendon damage and repetitive strain of muscles during writing. The reduced muscle activity may alter the brain into a more creative state.
Patent GB-2425866-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for crossing orders
Inventor: WEISBERGER DAVID MARC
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for crossing securities orders. A first order to buy or sell a particular security is received, the first order including at least information reflecting quantity of the first order. A second order to buy or sell the security is received, the second order including at least information reflecting price of the second order and information reflecting quantity of the second order, wherein the first order and second order are compatible for a cross. A crossing size is identified as a quantity of the second order that is less than or equal to the quantity of the first order. An excess size is identified as a quantity of the second order that is greater than the quantity of the first order. A third order is created for the security, the third order having at least information reflecting a quantity that is equal to the excess size. The third order is sent to a securities market for execution, and a best bid or best offer price is determined for the security. The crossing size is executed at the best bid price or the best offer price.
Patent GB-2438025-A (GB)
Title: Machining apparatus
Inventor: PROCTOR PAUL
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: The machining apparatus 1 for machining an outer periphery of a generally cylindrical work piece, includes rotating means arranged to grip an outer periphery of the work piece at an intermediate region thereof and to, in use, rotate the work piece. A machining means is arranged to, in use, contact against and machine an intermediate region of the work piece. A first supporting means supports an end of the work piece; and a second supporting means supports an intermediate region of the work piece; wherein the first and second supporting means are selectively utilised to support the work piece. The apparatus is used in a method of machining a cylindrical work piece. A support means for supporting a work piece upon a machining apparatus includes means for engaging a work piece and attachment means for readily releasable attachment to a machining apparatus.
Patent GB-2427139-A (GB)
Title: Anti-microbial paint films comprising anti-microbial metal/metal compound deposited on particulate inorganic material
Inventor: PEARCE COLIN
IPC: C09D5/14
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: An anti-microbial, solid architectural paint film produced by applying a liquid paint composition to a work surface, wall, ceiling or floor and allowing it to dry wherein the paint film comprises <SL> <LI>i) a film forming polymer and <LI>ii) an anti-microbial substance, comprising a metal or metal compound deposited on a particulate inorganic material, in an effective amount to kill microbes or prevent their growth on the surface of the solid coating and wherein the paint film is free of metallic copper and zinc and their alloys. </SL>
Patent GB-2439582-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft motion detecting alarm for use inside a tent
Inventor: SCOTT DARREN
IPC: G08B13/00
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: An anti-theft alarm suitable for use with tents or other outdoor shelters comprises a motion detector device located inside the shelter and a sounder triggered when motion is detected. The alarm may be armed and disarmed remotely by a wireless remote control unit. The alarm when triggered may send out an alarm message to a mobile telephone or to the remote control unit or to both devices. The alarm is battery operated and portable.
Patent GB-2428757-A (GB)
Title: An electric hand tool with mode changing device operated by axial movement of a layshaft
Inventor: SAUR DIETMAR
IPC: F16H3/083
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: An electric hand tool has a mode changing device comprising a clutch device which is engaged and disengaged by an axial movement of a layshaft 10. The clutch device comprises a toothed sleeve 13 having coupling bodies, e.g. balls 18, which, depending on the axial position of the layshaft 10, engage drive bearing 11 that drives a wobble finger 26 which converts rotational movement of the drive bearing 11 into an axial, percussive movement. The toothed sleeve 13 via plug-in gearing 31 comprising external/internal gearing 15, 14 also drives the layshaft 10 when the electric hand tool is in drilling and impact drilling mode. When impact mode only is selected the external/internal gearing 15, 14 is disengaged (see fig 2) and when in impact mode only the balls 18 are accommodated in a constriction, e.g. recess 29, in the layshaft 10. A gear 24 mounted on the layshaft engages a gear 25 fixed to a spindle 23 which drives a tool. Gear 24 may also engage locking means 21 when the percussion only mode is selected.
Patent GB-2435298-A (GB)
Title: Beam flange clamp
Inventor: CURTIN JAMES LAURENCE
IPC: E04G23/03
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: There is a clamp for a universal beam (18). The clamp includes a flange hook (1) and locking plate (8) which are disposed on a support bar (2) for relative slidable adjustment over a range of beam configurations. In a position of use the clamp is attached to the beam (18) by slidable adjustment of the flange hook (1) and locking plate (8) to engage respective beam flanges (19, 20) in a manner to obtain a rigid load bearing beam mounting for the support bar (2).
Patent GB-2441541-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine intake or exhaust poppet valve combined with spark electrode
Inventor: KEES DONATUS ANDREAS JOSEPHINE
IPC: F02P13/00
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: An i.c. engine has a cylinder head slideably supporting one or more poppet valves 30. At least a portion of one of the poppet valves 30 forms one electrode of a pair of electrodes between which an electrical discharge is caused to flow so as to initiate combustion in the respective combustion chamber. There may be several electrode pairs formed at different locations within each combustion chamber so as to improve combustion efficiency. The valve guide 25 may be insulating sleeve, or an insulating tube (25b, fig.2a) may be interposed between inner and outer metal tubes (25c,25a). The poppet valve 30 forms the primary electrode and the valve seat 34, of insulating material, may be used to fasten the secondary electrode in the form of a ring 33 having a number of projections 35. Alternatively, the secondary electrodes may be part of the cylinder head. The valve head may have projections (450,fig.7) aligned with the secondary electrode projections. The valve stem may be hollow with an electrically conductive core (266,366, figs.13 to 16).
Patent GB-2444304-A (GB)
Title: Wireless networking
Inventor: MALKI KARIM EL
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A node (5) for wireless networking includes a short-range radio module, a long-range radio module and a control and routing module. The control and routing module is arranged to determine whether the node should serve as a base station (36) for a short-range wireless network (91) and to determine whether the node should serve as a gateway (35) for co-operating with another gateway to connect short-range wireless networks (91) so as to form a long-range wireless network (11).
Patent GB-2433635-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle passenger seatbelt monitor using a wireless transponder
Inventor: TANG TOM Q
IPC: B60R22/48
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: An automotive restraint monitoring assembly comprises a wireless transponder 22 and transponder antenna 24 positioned within a buckle element 18 of a seat belt assembly 16. The transponder 22 transmits a unique seat identification signal 28 only when a clip 20 is positioned within the buckle 18. A base station 30 mounted within a vehicle 14 includes at least one base station antenna 36 in wireless communication with the wireless transponder 22. A vehicle belt alert system 32 is in communication with the base station 30.
Patent GB-2438908-A (GB)
Title: Visual presenter with camera on arm pivoting with free stop function and clutch resistance
Inventor: SUKENARI KAZUHIRO
IPC: H04N5/222
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: A visual presenter includes a camera 3 on support arm 4 pivotally mounted on base 2, a pivot support (12: see Figure 3) including a bracket (18), pivot (20) (e.g. having one end formed with a male thread (25)), and a (disc) spring (26) fastened to the bracket (18). A brake force and a free stop function are thus given to pivot support (12): arm 4 may be located in plural inclined positions. Also, a one-way clutch (22) fitted with the pivot (20) allows the pivot support to be free against rotation to stand up but to exert a clutching function against rotation causing the pivot support (12) to the lying down, stored position. The camera support arm (4) is pivotally mounted on the pivot support (12) with the one-way clutch (22) being interposed between them.
Patent GB-2448304-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic radiation sensor in tape drive control.
Inventor: MCNESTRY MARTIN
IPC: G05B11/01
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: A tape drive comprising two tape spool supports 1,2 on which spools 3,4 of tape may be mounted, at least one spool 3,4 being drivable by a respective motor 12,13, a controller 14 for controlling the energisation of said at least one motor 12,13, and a sensor 19 configured to obtain signals indicative of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the tape, wherein means are provided to process two signals obtained by said sensor and to generate an output signal indicative of movement of said tape based on said signals.
Patent GB-2438275-A (GB)
Title: An electron source for an x-ray tube
Inventor: MORTON EDWARD JAMES
IPC: H01J35/14
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: An X-ray tube includes an emitter wire 18 enclosed in a suppressor 14,16. An extraction grid comprises a number of parallel wires 20 extending perpendicular to the emitter wire, and a focusing grid comprises a number of wires 22 parallel to the grid wires 20 and spaced apart at equal spacing to the grid wires 20. The grid wire are connected by means of switches to a positive extracting potential or a negative inhibiting potential, and the switches are controlled so that at any one time a pair of adjacent grid wires 22 are connected together to form an extracting pair, which produce an electron beam. The position of the beam is moved by switching different pairs of grid wires to the extracting potential.
Patent GB-2451491-A (GB)
Title: Laboratory accessory and magnetic device
Inventor: THEOBOLD JONATHAN
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2007-08-02
Abstract: A laboratory accessory 10 suitable for use with shaking and oscillating platforms 50 of laboratory equipment comprises a housing, a base plate 12 and at least one leg 30, wherein the housing comprises a wall 14, 16 and a support 18, 20 and wherein the at least one leg comprises a securing device comprised of magnetic material 64 encased in a suitable material 68 such that when in use the laboratory accessory can be detachably secured to the shaking or oscillating platform. A securing device comprises a magnetic material encased in a suitable material, attachable to a laboratory accessory and sized to enable co-operation with the above platform is also disclosed. The magnetic material may be neodymium-iron-boron. The encasing material may be nylon. The housing and support means of the accessory may be made from plastics materials, aluminium and zinc plated or stainless steel. The support may take the form of shelves which include a series of holes aligned to allow a container to pass through the shelves and rest on the base of the housing.
Patent GB-2451498-A (GB)
Title: A motorised manipulator that accommodates manual movement of a surgical instrument
Inventor: FINLAY PATRICK
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A motorised manipulator for a medical device. The motor is coupled to the device by a transmission having a frictional coupling that transmits torque at the low strain rates applied by the motor but slips at the higher strain rates that occur when the device is moved by hand, even though the two sides of the coupling are remain in engagement. The coupling may be a belt drive or a viscous fluid coupling. Multiple couplings may be incorporated into a single surgical robot to permit motion in different component directions.
Patent GB-2437472-A (GB)
Title: Adverse condition detector with diagnostics
Inventor: SCUKA RODNEY WAYNE
IPC: G08B31/00
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: An adverse condition detector that records historical data concerning the operation of the detector such that the detector can be interrogated by a technician. The microprocessor of the adverse condition detector monitors for alarm conditions and other important information related to the operation of the detector. Upon identifying an important characteristic of the detector operation, the microprocessor time stamps the information and stores the information within memory of the microprocessor. The detector includes an interface pad that is accessible from the exterior of the detector such that a technician can access the interface pad without removing the detector housing.
Patent GB-2441211-A (GB)
Title: Battery post connector with shunt and protected PCB
Inventor: ROSET JOSEP MARIA
IPC: H01R11/01
Filed: 2007-08-20
Abstract: A battery post connector comprises a battery terminal connector 12, a shunt 20, a PCB 22 and a plate 24. The PCB may contain circuit to detect the current flowing in the shunt, calculated from the voltage drop across it, which it may provide to network terminal 16. It may also include a temperature sensor. The plate overlays part or all of the PCB, ameliorating shunt vibrations and protecting the PCB against a hammer test. The connector may be encapsulated in resin. The connector may be used with a vehicle battery.
Patent GB-2453981-A (GB)
Title: User authorization at a operator control panel
Inventor: DONALD IAN
IPC: G05B9/02
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: To avoid unauthorised entry to an operator control panel (3) for entering control parameters to a driver for machinery a fob or token (10) is provided which transmits an authorisation code. If the code is correct and matches that held on the control panel then the panel is "unlocked" to permit the parameters to be modified or added to. The code may be transmitted wirelessly. The code may be transmitted in response to a user pressing a button on the token or it may be transmitted automatically.
Patent GB-2440692-A (GB)
Title: Transportable Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system
Inventor: HOBBS MATTHEW
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A cryostat comprising an outer vacuum container (30), itself housing a cryogen vessel (12) for containing cooled equipment, wherein space between the cryogen vessel and the outer vacuum container is evacuated, characterised in that the outer vacuum container is in the form of at least a section of a standard shipping container. The cryostat forms part of an MRI apparatus.
Patent GB-2457695-A (GB)
Title: Rainwater storage system
Inventor: JOHNSON E VAN
IPC: E03B3/03
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: A rainwater storage system suitable for mounting against a wall comprises (i) an inlet for receiving rainwater from a roof gutter, (ii) a plurality of storage tubes (7) and (iii) an outlet. Preferably, the top of the storage tubes (7) interconnects with an upper horizontal tube (8) above and one end (9) of the upper horizontal tube (8) is interconnected with an inlet tube (6). Suitably, the bottom of the storage tubes (7) interconnects with a lower substantially horizontal tube which has a slight gradient towards the inlet tube (6) and has an outlet which is connectable to a water consumption device via a conduit (17). Rainwater from the gutter is collected and stored in the tubes and the water consumption device draws stored water from the rainwater storage system via the outlet.
Patent GB-2458537-A (GB)
Title: Charger for mobile device having user activated timer
Inventor: BRADLEY PETER
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: A battery charger for a mobile device allows for a charging current to be applied to the rechargeable battery for a predetermined period of time. The charging process is started by depressing a button on the unit.. The button is held in the ON position by an electromagnet powered by a timing circuit, and a plastic bar attached to the switch closes the main circuit. After the predetermined period the button is released and the main circuit is opened, disconnecting the charging current. An LED embedded in the button indicates when the button is in the ON position.
Patent GB-2454288-A (GB)
Title: Shopping bags
Inventor: BAILEY CAROL ELIZABETH
IPC: A45C3/04
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: A reusable, strong and smart set of shopping bags designed for unisex appeal, to be used instead of plastic carrier bags. The set starts off as several slightly smaller bags being carried in one main larger bag. The smaller bags collapse flat and fit in a large pocket within the larger bag. The front and back and bottom of all the bags are quite rigid, being lined with rigid material. The side panels are flexible and fold into the bag enabling the bag to easily collapse flat The rigid section in the bottom flips up to allow them to fold flat. On filling, the bottom drops down to give the bag a boxy rigidity. When the bags are collapsed flat they slide easily into the larger bag ready for reuse yet requiring no reshaping and remaining smooth and smart.
Patent GB-2465418-A (GB)
Title: Animal excrement collection device
Inventor: SHEEHAN JOHN PATRICK
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 2008-11-20
Abstract: An animal excrement collection device 1 is formed from a shaft 2 having lower and upperhollow chambers 3, 4 with a closure wall 5 there between. Lower chamber 3 forms an excrement storage chamber 3A and has an open end 3B which has a pivoted flap closure 6, operable by a catch 11 and trigger 10 on a handle 8, to open or close. In use the flap 6 is opened, the shaft 2 is held by a user and used to scoop up excrement through the open end 3B, and then the flap 6 is closed to contain the excrement inside the hollow chamber 3. A hose connection 7 may be provided to assist in cleaning the device 1. A storage compartment 9B may be provided to store bags.
Patent GB-2601718-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for detecting sonar system
Inventor: MICHAEL P CLIFTON
IPC: G01S15/89
Filed: 2008-11-21
Abstract: A sonar imaging system for a vessel such as a submarine 1 comprises: a flank phased array 2 and a bow phased array 4 of sonar sensors mounted on the vessel for receiving reflected sonar signals; and a phased array 6 of sonar transmitters located on the hull of the vessel at a position to allow at least some sensors in both the flank array and the bow array to receive reflected signals. The received signals are used to form an image of an area under investigation. The array of transmitters may be between the flank array and the bow array. The arrangement of flank, bow and transmitter arrays may be on both sides of the vessel. 3D panoramic images may be formed. The transmitter array may be part of the bow array. Beamforming may be used on both transmitter and receiver arrays to form beams in different directions.
Patent GB-2463091-A (GB)
Title: Intrinsically safe battery pack and system
Inventor: CORDER RODNEY
IPC: H01M50/296
Filed: 2008-12-02
Abstract: A battery pack system may include a battery pack 30 and a battery pack holder. The battery pack holder receives the battery pack and couples a battery pack terminal to a load associated with the battery pack holder. The battery pack includes an operation handle 80 external to a battery pack housing. The operation handle is coupled to an operation member via an operation shaft that passes through the housing. A safety circuit 40 of the battery pack couples power supplied by a battery to battery pack terminals based upon position of the operation handle. An operation member of the battery pack extends a locking member 270, 272 into an opening of the battery pack holder when the operation handle is in the engaged position, and retracts the locking member from the opening when the operation handle is in the disengaged position.
Patent GB-2466643-A (GB)
Title: High impedance semiconductor diode structure
Inventor: PENNOCK JOHN
IPC: B81B7/02
Filed: 2008-12-30
Abstract: The device comprises a continuous semiconductor structure having a plurality of regions of a first semiconductor type (n type or p type) material arranged alternately with at least one region of the opposite type on an insulating layer. The structure may be formed from polysilicon and may also include a plurality of intrinsic regions arranged between the n and p type regions. The structure forms a multi-junction composite diode and provides a high impedance for biasing capacitive plates of a MEMS device and/or biasing signal amplifiers for MEMS sensor devices.
Patent GB-2467153-A (GB)
Title: Variable vane assembly with unison ring of varying radial stiffness
Inventor: GILMAN JUSTIN PATRICK
IPC: F01D17/16
Filed: 2009-01-26
Abstract: A variable vane assembly, for example of stator vanes in a gas turbine engine, comprises vanes 16 which can be turned together about their longitudinal axes by means of a unison ring 26 which is turned by an actuator 28 about the engine axis. The unison ring 26 is coupled to the vanes 16 by levers 24. The unison ring 26 has varying stiffness along its circumference, increasing in the direction away from the drive point 58 at which the actuator 28 acts, to resist ovalisation of the unison ring 26 so that the vanes 16 move together. The varying stiffness may be achieved by varying the radial thickness X of the unison ring 26. Alternatively, the unison ring has a constant radial thickness but has a reinforcement of varying stiffness or has reinforcing plates 62, 64, fig.5, the radial thickness X of at least one of which varies circumferentially. The plates 62,64 may be retro-fitted to existing unison rings. A second actuator (68, fig.10) may be provided diametrically opposite the first actuator 28. The unison ring 26 may have a rectangular, I-shaped or U-shaped cross-section.