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Patent GB-2398374-A (GB)
Title: An underwater pool light with guard member
Inventor: POGGI BRYAN
IPC: H01R13/523
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: An underwater pool light which comprises a housing 70, a light source 50 located within the housing, a lens 30 sealingly connected to the housing by a plurality of fasteners (39, Fig. 4), a guard member 60 adapted to inhibit or prevent the unfastening of one of the fasteners, the housing including an integral connector (100, Fig. 14) for external connection to an electrical supply cable where the connector is wet mateable. The housing is slideably mounted to a niche (120, Fig. 19) in a pool wall. The lens may be adapted to direct light perpendicular and parallel to the pool wall using in part a Fresnel region (34, Fig. 5).
Patent GB-2398027-A (GB)
Title: Filtering apparatus
Inventor: BUCKETT JONATHAN
IPC: B01D33/06
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A liquid filtering apparatus for mounting in a housing defining an inlet and a drain. The liquid filtering apparatus is positioned in use to filter liquid flowing from the inlet (23) to the drain. The apparatus comprises a permeable screen (19) rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis and forming a barrier between the inlet and the drain. A rotatable wheel is disposed within the screen and coupled to the screen so that rotation of the wheel causes rotation of the screen. The wheel is defined by vanes (5-12) extending towards the screen so as to divide a space around which the screen is arranged into sections which are substantially isolated from each other except via the drain. A stationary baffle (13) is arranged adjacent a portion of the screen to prevent liquid from flowing into the wheel through that portion of the screen. The baffle is positioned such that water flows more readily into sections of the wheel on one side of a vertical plane through the rotation axis than the other sections. Thus the wheel is unbalanced by water retained in sections of the wheel so as to cause the wheel to rotate.
Patent GB-2411022-A (GB)
Title: Disk controller using internal packet multiplex communication
Inventor: HOSOYA MUTSUMI
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: A disk controller has a channel adapter (100) having a connection interface to a host computer or a disk drive; a memory adapter (300) for temporarily storing data to be transferred between the host computer and disk drive; a processor adapter (200) for controlling operations of the channel adapter and memory adapter; and a switch adapter (400) for configuring an inner network by interconnecting the channel adapter, memory adapter and processor adapter, wherein the channel adapter, memory adapter, processor adapter and switch adapter each include a DMA controller (120, 220, 320, 420) for performing a communication protocol control of the inner network; and packet multiplex communication is performed among the DMA controllers provided in the adapters. The disk controller can realize a high transfer efficiency and a low cost while retaining a high reliability.
Patent GB-2398255-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball having a controlled weight distribution about a designated spin axis and a method of making same
Inventor: NESBITT R DENNIS
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A golf ball (10) is provided having a controlled weight distribution about a designated spin axis. The golf ball (10) includes a core (14) defining one or more high density regions interiorly disposed along a common plane and centered about the horizontal spin axis of the ball. As a result of the controlled weight distribution, the resulting ball significantly reduces hooks and slices. A method of manufacturing and/or utilizing the present golf ball (10) is also provided.
Patent GB-2403723-A (GB)
Title: Silicone room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) mould making composition with improved mould release characteristics
Inventor: SCOTT EDWARD BURTON
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A method of improving the mould release properties of a silicone RTV rubber mould making composition comprising i) a base polymer having reactive groups, ii) a crosslinking agent, iii) a catalyst, consisting of adding to the composition less than 3 % by weight of a metal salt of a fatty acid based on the weight of the base polymer. Preferred metal salts include stearates, palmitates and oleates, particularly calcium, zinc, magnesium, nickel, barium, aluminium and lithium stearates or mixtures thereof. Preferred compositions use condensation cure systems with i) a polyorganosiloxane containing silanol groups, ii) an organosilicon compound containing alkoxy groups and iii) a tin catalyst (e.g. dibutyl tin dilaurate). However, addition cure systems with i) a polyorganosiloxane containing alkenyl groups, ii) an organosilicon compound containing hydrogen atoms and iii) a platinum, iridium, palladium or ruthenium catalyst, may also be used.
Patent GB-2404790-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic actuator with a permanent magnet assisting armature movements
Inventor: KOLB RICHARD P
IPC: H01F7/16
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator 32 comprises a permanent magnet 38 which applies forces to an armature 44, to assist in the movement of the armature, when a single solenoid coil 36 is activated or deactivated or such that the actuator operates in a bi-directional manner. The permanent magnet 38 may attract the armature 44 made of magnetic material towards it to assist a spring 46 to bring the armature into a first magnetic circuit position when the solenoid coil, wound on a bobbin 34, is not energized. When the solenoid coil 36 is energized the armature 44 develops a magnetic polarity opposite to that being provided by the permanent magnet 38. As a result the armature 44 is repelled by the permanent magnet 38 and it thereby assists in moving the armature away from the permanent magnet 38 towards a second magnetic circuit position. A non-magnetic spacer 42 may be located between the armature and the permanent magnet. The thickness of the said spacer may be adjusted to suit the forces required for certain applications. Magnetic shunt members 40 may also be used to obtain certain force characteristics of the arrangement. The shell 50 of the actuator may be made of magnetic material and a stud pole piece 56 may be arranged at the opposite end of the actuator 32 to that of the permanent magnet 38.
Patent GB-2418137-A (GB)
Title: A seat base for a child safety seat in a vehicle
Inventor: BARKER DERRICK
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: A seat base 2 comprises overhanging protrusions 12, 13 which form channels in which complementary protrusions 5, 6 at the front and rear of a child seat 1 can laterally slide into engagement. To more securely fix the child seat 1 in the base 2 and prevent lateral movement latches 7, 8 may be provided which engage the front and rear of the seat 1 and may be simultaneously released by actuator 11. The seat base 2 is preferably secured in place by the existing adult seat belt and additionally supported by a support leg 3. An anti-rebound bar 4 on the seat base 2 may also be provided.
Patent GB-2408605-A (GB)
Title: Secure content distribution
Inventor: KURIHARA SHINICHI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A content distribution device receives a content request from a user device and in response sends a viewing/listening condition list for user selection of the required duration or number of viewing/listening times of the requested content. The user device returns a viewing/listening selection and also sends information on the storage medium of the user device, including a storage medium identifier. The distribution device encodes the requested content with a predetermined content key and sends the encoded content to the user device for storage. The distribution device also encodes the content key on the basis of the medium information received from the user device and a device specific identifier registered in advance. When the user commences viewing/listening, the user device sends a viewing/listening request to the distribution device which checks the request for compliance with the previously selected viewing/listening conditions. If the user request is valid, the encoded content key is sent to the user device where it is decoded and used to access the encoded content. The encoded content key is distributed every time a viewing/listening request is received from the user device, and when the viewing/listening valid period expires, distribution of the encoded key ceases.
Patent GB-2426105-A (GB)
Title: Warning system for a motor vehicle
Inventor: BALTHAZOR LEE RUSSELL
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: The warning system 10 reminds the driver of a vehicle which side of the road he should be driving in response to a sensed driving condition of the vehicle. The sensed condition may the speed of the vehicle, the angle of turn of the steering wheel or the operation of the turning indicators. The system includes an audible warning unit 14 which generates a warning in an appropriate language. A visual warning unit 16 is also provided which may be a LED display displaying textual or graphical information. The units 14, 16 are wired in parallel so that failure of one unit does not affect the other.
Patent GB-2405016-A (GB)
Title: System for improving timekeeping and saving energy on long-haul trains
Inventor: PUDNEY PETER JOHN
IPC: B61L3/00
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: This invention relates to a method and system for the operation of trains on a rail network, and has particular application in the context of long-haul rail networks. The invention provides a method and system which monitors the progress of a train on a long-haul network, calculates efficient control profiles for the train, and displays driving advice to the train crew. The system calculates and provides driving advice that assists to keep the train on time and reduce the energy used by the train by: (i) monitoring the progress of a journey to determine the current location and speed of the train; (ii) estimating some parameters of a train performance model; (iii) calculating or selecting an energy-efficient driving strategy that will get the train to the next key location as close as possible to the desired time; and (iv) generating and providing driving advice for the driver.
Patent GB-2410506-A (GB)
Title: Spinning machine
Inventor: HOESEL FRITZ
IPC: D01G15/36
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A spinning machine, carding machine, cleaner or the like, for winding an article onto a roller 4 using a roller drive unit, comprises a drive motor 28 arranged to be in drive connection with the roller drive unit or with at least one roller of the machine 4;41. The drive motor co-operates with a rotary speed adjustment device 503. In order to allow, by simple means, automatic matching of the actual value of the speed of rotation to a prespecified value of the speed of rotation, the drive motor 28 co-operates with a closed-loop rotary speed control device which is incorporated into the control and regulation device 51 of the spinning machine.
Patent GB-2407188-A (GB)
Title: Noise attenuation apparatus for borehole telemetry
Inventor: HUANG SONGMING
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: A surface mud pipeline system is described with a mechanical acoustic filter (1245) tuned to a predetermined frequency band so as to attenuate pump noise (132) within this band. The filter can be combined with a Venturi constriction to provide enhanced attenuation and is used to improve signal transmission of a mud pulse telemetry system (113-2).
Patent GB-2423112-A (GB)
Title: Spreadable material trowel
Inventor: CARTA MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E04F21/06
Filed: 2005-02-15
Abstract: A spreadable material trowel 100 includes a handle 103 connected to a flexible, tensile blade 102. A central rib 105 is disposed longitudinally at the centre of the working face of the trowel 100. Two further ribs 104a, 104b are disposed on either side of the central rib 105 respectively. The ribs 104a, 104b are spaced from the side edges of the trowel 100.
Patent GB-2427373-A (GB)
Title: A reactor
Inventor: HOLT ANDREW
IPC: C01B3/56
Filed: 2005-03-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a reactor 8 for a biological or chemical reaction. The reactor comprises at least one reactor module comprising an internal cavity 42, which cavity is at least partly defined by an inner wall of a substantially hollow fluid conduit 18, which conduit comprises at least one aperture 12A extending through a side wall and/or an outer wall thereof to allow fluid to flow into the conduit, the conduit comprising at least one further aperture 48 extending through the inner wall thereof so that, in use, fluid flows between the hollow conduit and the internal cavity. Adjacent modules may be used and apertures 12B allow fluid to flow between the adjacent modules. The internal cavity may further contain catalyst to promote combustion of gases therein. There is further provided an impervious block or wall 61 to maintain separation of dissimilar fluids.
Patent GB-2425217-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access to at least one storage device
Inventor: SLATER ALASTAIR MICHAEL
IPC: G11B20/00
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: A tape library including a plurality of tape storage devices has a router configured to receive data transfer requests over a network from at least one data processing device. The library further includes means for obtaining data describing at least one data access relationship. A data access relationship specifies whether access to a said data storage device by a said data processing device is allowed or not allowed during at least one user defined time period. The router controls access to the storage devices in accordance with the at least one data access relationship described by the data.
Patent GB-2413830-A (GB)
Title: Control of exhaust gas temperature of turbocharger
Inventor: MULLOY JOHN M
IPC: F01D17/14
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A method for controlling a variable geometry turbine of a turbocharger to increase the temperature of the exhaust gas delivered to an after treatment system. The method includes reducing a fluid flow area to the turbine below a normal size and bypassing a portion of the exhaust gas around a plurality of guide vanes 10 for example through bypass holes 32.
Patent GB-2415704-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of reaction water from a Fischer-Tropsch reactor
Inventor: PRUET RANDALL B
IPC: C02F1/72
Filed: 2005-06-20
Abstract: An integrated Fischer-Tropsch process provides methods for recovering reaction water from a Fischer-Tropsch reactor with minimal adverse environmental effects and with reduced costs compared to traditional methods. Reaction water, preferably separated from an overhead stream from a Fischer-Tropsch reactor, is vaporized and contaminants are thermally oxidized while in the vapor state. The thermal oxidation also produces flue gases, which flue gases may be condensed to recover water.
Patent GB-2427656-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for controlling engine shutdown
Inventor: PETRIDIS THEMI
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the shutdown of an internal combustion engine 10. The apparatus comprises an electronic control unit and resistive load 20. The resistive load is switched to connect to an electrical generator 13 connected to the engine 10 when the engine is to be shutdown so as to apply a braking force to the engine and reduce the time taken to bring the engine to a stopped state. The apparatus may further disconnect the load when the engine is rotating below a predetermined speed. The electronic control unit may also control a fuel supply and spark supply to the engine. The resistive load may be a front or rear screen heating element, a seat warming element, a cylinder block heater, a cabin heater or a catalytic converter heater.
Patent GB-2429441-A (GB)
Title: Separable two part wing slat with electrical heater
Inventor: ARMSTRONG DAVID JOHN
IPC: B64C9/24
Filed: 2005-08-25
Abstract: An aircraft wing slat 10 is disclosed for mounting to a leading portion of an aircraft wing. The aircraft wing slat comprises a main body section 30 and a forward section 20, wherein the forward section 20 is demountable from or releasably secured to the main body section 30. The forward section may have a nose skin 26 with an electrically powered heater 27. The electrically powered heater 27 may be integral with the nose skin 26 and may be microporous such that it is integrated into surrounding dielectric to contribute to the mechanical strength of the nose skin 26.
Patent GB-2419413-A (GB)
Title: A device and method for simulating tyre non-uniformity forces
Inventor: GU PERRU
IPC: G01M17/013
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A force simulation device in 100 for attachment to a vehicle wheel rotatable in a first direction at a first rotational speed in order to simulate first and higher order tyre non-uniformity forces. The device 100 includes at least one gearbox 102 used to rotate a weight retaining member 106 to which may be attached one or more weights 108A. The gearbox 102 is adapted to rotate the weight retaining member 106 in a second rotational direction or at a second rotational speed so as to produce excitation forces simulating tyre non-uniformity forces.
Patent GB-2420632-A (GB)
Title: Wide angle infrared optical system with five lenses
Inventor: BAUMGART JOERG
IPC: G02B13/14
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: A wide-angle optical system (10, 11), for a detector (32) for the infrared spectral region, comprise a lens system which, in the direction from the object side to the image side, consists of: <SL> <LI>a. an inverse Galileo telescope (20) with a negative lens (22) and a positive lens (24), and <LI>b. an arrangement (12) of three additional lenses (14, 16, 18), one lens (18) being negative and two lenses (14, 16) being positive. </SL> Mirror 34 may be present between lenses 22 and 24. The lenses may be made of germanium or silicon. Window 26, cold filter 28 and cold stop 30 are shown.
Patent GB-2436191-A (GB)
Title: Predictive encoder/vector quantiser which transmits predictor state information for error checking and recovery
Inventor: GIBBS JONATHAN ALASTAIR
IPC: H04N7/36
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: The system includes predictive vector quantiser (VQ) comprising subtractor 110, quantiser 115, delaying dequantiser 125, adder 130, delay 140 and prediction matrix 145. The output 120 is the quantised difference between the input signal and the prediction, that is the prediction error. The receiver includes dequantiser comprising dequantiser 160, adder, delay 175 and prediction matrix 180 which mirror the encoder prediction operation and add the prediction error to recover the original signal. The problem with this system is that when an error occurs in channel 150 it affects all subsequent signals since it feeds into the prediction loop at the receiver and causes it to diverge from that in the transmitter. The invention subtracts the dequantised prediction error from the input signal 305 and feeds it through an inverse prediction matrix 310 to generate and approximation of the predictor state that is sent to the receiver. At the receiver the normal running prediction and the received prediction are used to decode the data and cross checked to detect errors. If one is found the running prediction state can be overwritten with the received predictor state to resynchronise it with the transmitter.
Patent GB-2443254-A (GB)
Title: Carpet grip strip
Inventor: NEWTON DAVID
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: A carpet grip strip comprises a base section will be made of a rigid plastic with countersunk drill holes to allow fixing to the floor. The top section is made from a softer plastic of which is arranged to push fit into position to cover the base section and give protection from the floor fittings. The base unit has double sided adhesive tape along each side of the central floor fixing section, to which the carpet can be secured.
Patent GB-2444279-A (GB)
Title: Optoelectronic device
Inventor: PROSYK KELVIN
IPC: G02F1/015
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: An optoelectronic device comprises an active layer (203), a p-doped cladding (214) formed above the active layer (203), an n-doped cladding (202) formed below the active layer (203) and an n-doped delta layer (205) formed between the active layer (203) and the p-doped cladding (214). The p-doped cladding (214) and the delta layer (205) comprise a III-V semiconductor material, the p-doped cladding (214) comprises a p-type dopant comprising zinc and the delta layer (205) comprises an n-type dopant comprising silicon. A dose of silicon in the delta layer (205) and a concentration of zinc in at least a portion of the p-doped cladding (214) fulfill specific relations. The dose of silicon is defined as an amount of silicon in the delta layer per area. The delta layer acts as a diffusion barrier for the p-type dopant.
Patent GB-2431271-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent sensory platform for wireless two-way sensory surveillance
Inventor: JONES RICHARD A
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: A intelligent surveillance platform is provided with wireless two-way sensory surveillance in environments wherein the entire surveillance unit and its supporting structure fit within a standard light switch junction box and otherwise also functions as a light switch. The platform serves as a sensory 'edge-of-network' subsystem for use with a local controller, a central data center engine, and a central viewing platform. The edge-of-network sensory element includes sensors, intelligence and transceivers housed in a wall enclosure under a modified light switch faceplate that incorporates a built-in antenna. The sensors may include an embedded camera, microphone, passive infrared heat detector and odor detector. The intelligence includes memory and logic controller. The transceiver has two-way audio and at least one video channel for broadcast. Light switch wiring supplies power to the device, obviating the need for any specialist installation. A re-chargeable battery device built into the unit enables the device to operate maintenance free without the need to replace any parts over the expected life of the battery.
Patent GB-2448303-A (GB)
Title: Tape drive control.
Inventor: MCNESTRY MARTIN
IPC: G05B1/01
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: A thermal transfer printer has a tape drive comprising two motors 12,13, two tape spool supports on which spools of tape 3,4 may be mounted, each spool 3,4 being drivable by a respective one of said motors 12,13, a sensor 19 for sensing tape motion, and a controller 14 for controlling the energisation of the motors 12,13 such that the tape may be transported in at least one direction. The controller 14 receives a first signal indicating demanded tape motion, provides a first control signal to one of the motors 12,13, receives a second signal from the sensor 19 indicating actual tape motion, and then provides a second control signal based on the first control signal and the second signal.
Patent GB-2450467-A (GB)
Title: Garment having pockets for containing items such as clothes
Inventor: SCOUFARIDES CHARLES
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2007-03-12
Abstract: A garment comprises inner and outer fabric layers joined together to form storage pockets <B>1-9.</B> These pockets <B>1-9</B> when filled produce a quilted effect. The storage pockets <B>1-9</B> may have openings which are closable by linear fasteners. The storage pockets <B>1-9</B> may be adjacent to one another the opening of one pocket may be aligned with a seam of an adjacent storage pocket. The storage pockets <B>1-9</B> may be located throughout a substantial area of the garment. The storage pockets <B>1-9</B> may be used for storing other items of clothing. The storage pockets <B>1-9</B> may be detachable from the rest of the garment. The garment may be a jacket, waistcoat, vest or coat.