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Patent GB-2392343-A (GB)
Title: Communications protocols operable through network address translation (nat) type devices
Inventor: PHOMSOPHA BOUNTHAVIVONE
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: Communication between a first device having a non-routable address behind a network address translation type of device (translator), and a second device, according to a protocol in which the first device embeds its non-routable address and a communication port within protocol data sent to the second device. Translation assigns an apparent origin and apparent port for the protocol data different from the non-routable address and embedded port. The second device is configured to identify the embedded non-routable data and utilize the apparent origin and apparent port.
Patent GB-2392676-A (GB)
Title: Method of depositing aluminium nitride
Inventor: RICH PAUL
IPC: H01L41/316
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: A method of depositing crystallographically orientated aluminium nitride. Aluminium nitride is sputter deposited from a target on a workpiece maintained on a biased platen. The sputter gas is or includes krypton or xenon. The bias to the platen is selected to give a substantially flat XRD FWHM profile across the wafer and a stress in the film of less than or equal to +/- 5E10-8 dynes per cm<2.>
Patent GB-2410408-A (GB)
Title: Changing time value of key frames
Inventor: VIENNEAU CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06T13/80
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: Animation data comprising a plurality of attributes each having at least one keyframe and each keyframe having a time value, and a plurality of cue points each having a time value, wherein a cue point may be associated with one or more keyframes having the same time value; wherein changing the time value of a cue point changes the time values of its associated keyframes.
Patent GB-2411687-A (GB)
Title: Container pre-programmed to open at precise location
Inventor: COLESNIC MIRCEA
IPC: E05G1/04
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: A case or container 5 that can only be opened in a pre-programmed place by a self acting mechanism inside the case. The self-acting mechanism is triggered by its position, which is defined by coordinates and altitude. The self-acting mechanism may be triggered without a key. The case or container 5 may consist of two separate halves that press together into one unit. The case or container may comprise a computer 1 and a Global Positioning System 2 with built-in aerial. The device may further comprise an altimeter 4, dual power pack 3 and a power reserve pack. The container may self-open at pre-programmed coordinates and altitude by the computer releasing springs 7. The case or container may further comprise a fail safe mechanism built in whereby it can be opened at the place it was first closed.
Patent GB-2412557-A (GB)
Title: A device for the sweeping/raking of leaves and other garden waste.
Inventor: PRICKETT JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: A46B3/08
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: A device for the sweeping or raking of garden waste comprises a handle 1 which holds or supports three to five tapered flexible rods 2. These rods may be of plastic or a suitable gauge wire.
Patent GB-2403486-A (GB)
Title: Levelling system for use with floor joists and battens
Inventor: EARLS MICHAEL
IPC: E04F15/20
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: A device comprises a base portion (12) with a pair of flexible spaced arms (14) extending there from, preferably the arms converge at their open ends and the device is made from recycled natural rubber with cavities in the base (16) to save on materials. Spacers (20) may be located between the arms and on top of the base portion to provide additional height. The spacers may have a projection (22) at one end and a recess (24) at the other. In use, the joist (30) is located between the arms of the device and the base of the device located on a sub-floor, the spacers being used to pack any gap remaining between the base and the sub-floor and support the joist in a level position.
Patent GB-2400156-A (GB)
Title: Ball screw mechanism
Inventor: YOSHIOKA MORIHISA
IPC: F16H25/22
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: A ball screw mechanism 20 compact in size, employing a minimized number of parts and having a high load capacity includes a rotary nut 22 having an internally threaded helical groove 26 and a mounting hole 30 both defined therein, and a simplified bridge member 24 mounted in the rotary nut 22. The bridge member 24 has a plurality of connecting grooves 28 defined on an inner surface thereof each operable to communicate neighbouring convolutions of the internally threaded helical groove 26. The bridge member 24 being formed with engagement grooves 47 and the hole 30 being formed with engagement steps 46. Wherein the bridge member 24 is fixedly retained in the hole 30 by a wire 45 that engages both the engagement grooves 47 and the engagement steps 46.
Patent GB-2401971-A (GB)
Title: Algorithm dynamic reference programming
Inventor: LE BINH Q
IPC: H01L29/792
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A method of cycling dual bit flash memory arrays having a plurality of dual bit flash memory cells (10) arranged in a plurality of sectors (302) with each sector having an associated reference array that have dual bit flash memory cells (10) that are cycled with the plurality of dual hit flash memory cells (10) in the sectors. The dual bit flash memory cells (10) in the associated reference array are then programmed.
Patent GB-2420038-A (GB)
Title: Housing for an underwater camera
Inventor: BOWRING STEVE
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2004-11-02
Abstract: A submersible housing for an underwater camera 40 comprises a window portion 44 and a housing portion 32, wherein the window portion and the housing portion are formed as a one-piece item. The housing is shaped to receive a camera and provide water-tight and pressure-tight case for the camera. The provision of the window and housing as a one-piece item reduces the number of seals required and thus provides a more reliable and robust submersible housing for a camera. A releasable end bell 41 is provided to seal the housing. The window and housing are preferably made form a plastic material, moulded as a one-piece item or machined from a single block. The housing is preferable adapted to operate in depths up to 1500 m.
Patent GB-2421209-A (GB)
Title: Moulding an article from a mixture of thermoplastics and filler particles
Inventor: MARKLAND KENNETH IAN
IPC: B29B15/08
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: A method of forming a moulded article comprises the steps of grinding a filler material to a mesh size of around 10 to 80 mesh, mixing the filler particles with particles of thermoplastics material, spreading a layer 2 of the mixture on a tray 5 or a belt conveyor 8, applying heat to the layer to melt the thermoplastics particles and form a heated charge, scraping off the heated charge from the trays or conveyor 8 using a scraper knife 3,6 and compressing the heated charge to form the article. An apparatus for forming the article is also claimed, as is an article from the method. A tunnel oven may be used to receive the tray or conveyor. Top and bottom heater elements 2, 7 may heat the mixture. The tray may be made of heat conducting material. Compressing rollers 4 may be used for compressing the mixture. The thermoplastics may be polyethylene or polypropylene. A list of fillers is provided in the text.
Patent GB-2422193-A (GB)
Title: A weather measurement device for determining the speed of hydrometeors
Inventor: COUPLAND JEREMY M
IPC: G01P3/68
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A weather measurement device for determining the speed in a first direction of hydrometeors in precipitation, the device comprising: a light source 2 for projecting in a second direction, substantially orthogonal to the first direction, a plurality of light sheets 16 each of which has a separation in the first direction with respect to an adjacent light sheet; a light detector 20 or detecting light 5 scattered from a measurement volume 12 occupied by the plurality of light sheets; and a memory 42 for recording the output of the detector whereby sequential scattering events occurring when a hydrometeor traverses the measurement volume in the first direction are recorded in the memory for calculating the speed, in the first direction, of the hydrometeor.
Patent GB-2421829-A (GB)
Title: System for sending guidance messages to vehicles approaching a controlled zone relating to the vehicle's movement across the zone
Inventor: SCHWARZ GOTTLIEB
IPC: G08G1/0968
Filed: 2004-12-29
Abstract: A system for controlling the movements of vehicles 101, 103, includes a first communication unit 114, 115 on the vehicle and a controller 116 associated with a controlled traffic zone 109 with a second communication unit. Both of the units send and receive radio communications 117, 118, 131. The vehicle sends data including the current location, eg GPS, of the vehicle to the controller. The controller sends back a message including a guidance message relating to the movement of the vehicle as it approaches the controlled zone that the vehicle has to cross. The controller is associated with the controlled zone and may control the traffic signals 108 controlling the controlled zone. The guidance may be provided so that the vehicle has the minimum delay at the controlled zone. The guidance message may include details relating to the speed of approach to the controlled zone and may be in the form of instructions or advice. The controller may have details of the planned route/journey of the vehicle. The controller may sent the messages when the vehicle reaches a set distance from the controlled zone and stop sending when the vehicle has left the controlled zone.
Patent GB-2406582-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic resonators
Inventor: SHEARER CHRISTINE JANET
IPC: H01L41/18
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: An acoustic resonator of one inventive aspect includes a substrate, at least one generally crystalline primer layer provided on the substrate either directly or on top of one or more intermediate layers, a generally smooth and generally crystalline electrode layer provided on the primer layer, and a piezoelectric layer provided on the electrode layer. The primer layer, or at least one of the primer layers, has a crystallographic structure belonging to a first crystal system, and the electrode layer has a crystallographic structure belonging to a second crystal system which is different to the first system. The atomic spacing of the primer layer or at least one of the said primer layers and that of the electrode matches to within about 15 %.
Patent GB-2424510-A (GB)
Title: Interactive blocks.
Inventor: OWEN MARTIN
IPC: A63H33/04
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: An interactive manipulable device, adapted to present an individual characterisation, is provided comprising a processor, a power source, a communications unit, a response generator and a proximity sensor. The device is arranged to generate a response when in close proximity to one or more similar devices. The response may be visual by way of a visual display and/or audible. The device may be programmable to determine the response to be generated or its characterisation. The device preferably takes the form of blocks with letters that may combined to form words, the letters being added to the visual display and valid combinations spoken. The devices may be provided with interlocking engagements. The device may be fitted with a camera and a microphone for capturing visual or audio data. Additional input means may also be provided, e.g. hand writing recognition. In an alternative device, the response is generated in accordance with an arrangement of devices selected by a user.
Patent GB-2417289-A (GB)
Title: Container having controlled opening rate of lid
Inventor: HAMAGUCHI TSUYOSHI
IPC: E05F1/12
Filed: 2005-08-11
Abstract: An acceleration/deceleration mechanism is installed for a lid body rotatably supported on a main body. The mechanism includes a biasing device for forcing the lid body toward an open direction, a locking device for maintaining a closed state of the lid body relative to the main body in opposition to the force of the biasing device, and an acceleration/deceleration device 66 situated between the lid body and the main body. The acceleration/deceleration device 66 increases a speed of opening of the lid body at less than a prescribed angle   r  of opening of the lid body, and decreasing the speed of opening in excess of the prescribed angle   r  of opening.
Patent GB-2418526-A (GB)
Title: An optical fiber with a plurality of holes
Inventor: KATAYAMA TETSUTARO
IPC: G02B6/036
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: An optical fiber 10 can efficiently excite metallic ions by a pump lightwave, and an optical fiber amplifier and an optical fiber laser light source both incorporate the optical fiber. The optical fiber 10 comprises (a) a solid region that has a first region [Figure 2A, 12] doped with metallic ions and a second region [Figure 2A, 13] surrounding the first region and that allows a lightwave for exciting the metallic ions to travel in a multiple mode and (b) a third region [Figure 2A, 16] surrounding the second region and having a plurality of holes [Figure 2A, 15] stretching along the length of the optical fiber. The optical fiber 10 has a structure in which the first region is supplied with the power of a lightwave that is included in the pump lightwave and that is in a mode having no intensity peak at the center axis of the solid region. The optical fiber may be formed by twisting.
Patent GB-2429913-A (GB)
Title: Olfactory patch
Inventor: RASHID ASRAR
IPC: A01M29/34
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: An olfactory patch comprises a well 6 formed by a reservoir layer 2, the well sandwiched between a barrier layer 3 and a permeable layer 4. The permeable layer defines a pathway for olfactory fluid flow from the well 6 (B, Figure 2). The flow of the olfactory may be commenced by an initiator mechanism, the same or another mechanism may control or terminate the flow of olfactory. The olfactory patch may utilise any olfactory fluid or combination of fluids within the same patch. The patch may utilise olfactory fluid which provides aromas or masks odours or has de-deodorising capability or the olfactory fluid contains therapeutic agents which are released from the patch by aromatization or by direct skin absorption or by inhalation. The olfactory patch has applications in multiple environments and surfaces.
Patent GB-2430928-A (GB)
Title: Casing for blister pack
Inventor: SEYMOUR RICHARD
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: A tablet housing 2 comprises two generally rigid leaves 4, 6 hinged together, each leaf having recesses or apertures 20 to align with or receive the projecting tablet cells of a blister pack of tablets; and closure means 10, 11; wherein the housing may be opened in order to access tablets and closed in order to protect and retain tablets.
Patent GB-2431489-A (GB)
Title: Method for the manufacture of an audio book
Inventor: CLARK RAYMOND VINCENT
IPC: G09B5/06
Filed: 2005-10-14
Abstract: A method for the manufacture of an audio book comprises a first step of obtaining an authorisation key to access a text file (90) on a server, a second step of displaying content of the text file (90) at a personal computer (10), a third step of producing an audio file (45) at the personal computer (10) corresponding to the text file (90) and a fourth step of combining the audio file (45) with a sound effects file (100) to produce the audio book. A device for the manufacture of an audio book comprises a display device (55) for displaying content of the text file (90), a microphone (50) for recording an audio file (45) corresponding to the content of the text file (90) and a processing software (70) combining the audio file (45) with a sound effects file (100) to produce the audio book.
Patent GB-2431393-A (GB)
Title: Retractable cable reel assembly for electrical garden equipment
Inventor: GALLAGHER PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: H02G11/02
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: A retractable cable reel assembly comprises a cable reel 6 with adjustable tension and a rod for attachment to an item of electrical garden equipment of suitable length to lift the cable drawn off the reel above the head height of a person using the item of electrical garden equipment. The rod for attachment to an item of electrical garden equipment may have a lop 14 at one and a clamp at the other end for rod for attachment to the item of electrical garden equipment. The tension may be set by the user by adjusting a spring device attached to the reel. The reel may further comprise a housing provided with a cable guide to prevent the cable tangling. In use, the cable reel assembly prevents trailing cable causing a hazard and allows the safer use of electric lawn mowers and other electrical garden equipment.
Patent GB-2415637-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head
Inventor: HOCKNELL ALAN
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A golf club head (20) having a body (22) with a front wall (30) with an opening (32) and a face component (40) is disclosed herein. The face component (40) preferably has a striking plate (50), a crown extension (52) and a sole extension (54). The golf club head (20) has a volume between 200 cubic centimeters and 600 cubic centimeters. The golf club head (20) has a mass between 140 grams and 215 grams.
Patent GB-2416472-A (GB)
Title: Plant container
Inventor: ERRINGTON ROBERT
IPC: A01C5/02
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: The container (140) comprises a hollow body (132) having an open end (134), and a closed end (136) opposite the open end. The body converges towards the closed end and comprises sides which interengage to reinforce one another to form the pot. Also disclosed are a method of folding sheet material to form the plant pot, a template (310) for folding the sheet material, and support apparatus (410) for supporting the plant pot.
Patent GB-2433408-A (GB)
Title: Planter incorporating an irrigation system
Inventor: BARNES PETER
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: The planter has a base 2 which is surrounded by an upstanding side wall 3 to define a planting space 8. A gas tight air chamber 12 is incorporated into the side wall 3. The base 2 includes a water reservoir, and a water distribution manifold is formed in the gap between a removable non-porous element 18 and a channel formed in the bottom 10 of the planting space. Thermal expansion of air within the air chamber 12 causes water to flow through the manifold and into the planting space. Cooling of the air chamber 12 causes water to return from the manifold, which is vented to atmosphere via a vent pipe 22. Excess water may drain from the planting space 8 into the manifold without being subjected to a pressure differential which would cause an increased risk of blockages.
Patent GB-2421992-A (GB)
Title: Adjustably jointed tapping connector
Inventor: DAVIS MATHEW
IPC: G01L19/00
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A connection module 49 for connecting instrumentation equipment to a fluid container or pipe comprises an adjustable jointed tapping connector 50. The adjustment allows for manufacturing tolerances to be accommodated during assembly. The module may comprise more than one tapping jointed connector 50, and may comprise translatable (sliding) joints or pivotable joints such as ball joints 56. Also disclosed is a connector including opposed jaw members which can be locked to a protruded portion of a corresponding connector.
Patent GB-2425690-A (GB)
Title: Remote detection employing RFID transponders
Inventor: LARSON THANE M
IPC: G06K19/067
Filed: 2006-04-11
Abstract: A remote detection system, comprising a transceiver configured to send and receive radio frequency signals, a transponder configured to receive radio frequency signals from the transceiver and to send radio frequency signals to the transceiver, a fuse within one of the transponder and the transceiver, wherein the transceiver is configured to send radio frequency to the transponder thereby preventing the fuse from blowing while the radio frequency signal is received. When an RFID signal is no longer received by the transponder or transceiver the fuse blows. This may also disable a trusted platform module in a computer system in which the transponder is embedded. For use in tracking applications, security, theft prevention.
Patent GB-2425220-A (GB)
Title: Battery cooling device
Inventor: KATZENBERGER STEFFEN
IPC: H01M10/50
Filed: 2006-04-11
Abstract: The invention is based on a battery cooling device with a flow guide unit (10). It is proposed that the flow guide unit (1) comprise at least one pressure passage (12, 14) communicating with pump (18).
Patent GB-2428488-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device and method of fabricating the same
Inventor: JO SUNG HAK
IPC: H01L29/786
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device comprises a first substrate (200) having a TFT array, a second substrate (100) having a color filter array (32) opposing to the first substrate (200), a first column spacer (304) in contact with the first and second substrates (200, 100), a second column spacer (303) on the second substrate (100) and separate from the first substrate (200); and a liquid crystal layer (250) between the first and second substrates (200, 100).
Patent GB-2441594-A (GB)
Title: Slide basket processing apparatus
Inventor: TEMPLE JOHN
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: Slide basket processing apparatus that includes a basket storage portion on which a plurality of slide storage baskets 4 can be stored and basket moving means for moving baskets along the basket storage portion in the same direction as slides may be unloaded from the baskets 4 through apertures (29 fig 2) therein. The basket storage portion may be a horizontal load rail 2 along which the moving means may move the baskets 4 simultaneously. The moving means may be a pusher driven by a belt 8 and motor 10. The baskets 4 may include various different means (53, 54 fig 3, 56 fig 5, 58 fig 7) to connect to the rail 2. The baskets 4 may include slide retaining members (30 fig 2) for selectively covering at least part of the unloading aperture (29 fig 2). A slide detector may be provided for generating and processing an image of a slide and identifying a property of the slide such as its position or its edge. Also disclosed is a slide transfer mechanism, a sample processing system and a hopper for storing coverslips.
Patent GB-2442006-A (GB)
Title: Waste heat driven Stirling engine
Inventor: MASON RAY
IPC: F02G1/043
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: An engine assembly has an engine A cooled by a circulating coolant fluid, the heated fluid being used as an energy source for a Stirling engine D. The fluid preferably also recovers heat from other sources, such as exhaust gases, a turbocharger, a catalytic converter, or an air conditioning unit. The Stirling engine may drive an electrical generator, the electricity being stored in a battery. Engine A may be an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, or a fixed power plant.