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Patent GB-2407214-A (GB)
Title: Variable inductor
Inventor: HAUGS ESPEN
IPC: H01F29/14
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: A variable inductor device comprises a magnetic core with first and second coaxial and concentric cylindrical members 101, 102 formed from magnetic material which are arranged with a high permeability direction and a lower permeability direction. The ends of the cylindrical members 101,102 are magnetically interconnected by end coupling members 105, 106. A first winding 103 is wound around both of the magnetic cylinders with an axis perpendicular to that of the cylinders. A second winding 104 is wound around at least one of the cylindrical members and has an axis that coincides with that of the cylinders. The first winding 103 may provide a magnetic field which is aligned with the high permeability direction of the magnetic core and the second winding 104 may be orthogonal to the first winding and provide a magnetic field which is aligned with a lower permeability direction, or vise versa. A magnetic coupler device 105, 106 and a magnetic structure are also claimed. The magnetic coupler 105, 106 may be formed from anisotropic magnetic sheet or wire material and arranged to form a toroidal member for magnetically coupling two coaxial and concentric cylindrical magnetic core members. A non-magnetic spacer material may be used between the cylinders and the end couplers. The magnetic structure has two windings which are orthogonal to one another and act on a closed magnetic core formed from anisotropic material. The variable inductor device provides a low loss variable inductor for high power applications.
Patent GB-2398527-A (GB)
Title: Sliding member
Inventor: SHINDO TAKESHI
IPC: B32B15/088
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: A sliding member, which can slide for a longer period of time even in a dry state, comprises a sliding layer 3 provided on the surfaces of a base material 2, the sliding layer 3 containing polybenzimidazole (PBI) and 1 to 70 vol% of a solid lubricant. Since PBI, which is a thermoplastic resin, has higher heat resistance and also has higher material strength than PAI, PI, and EP, which are the conventionally used thermosetting resins, the wear resistance and the anti-seizure property can be improved and a decrease in material strength caused by high-temperature atmosphere, heat generation at the time of sliding, etc. can be restrained. Furthermore, the initial conformability can be improved because of high elongation percentage. Also, since the sliding layer contains the solid lubricant, the coefficient of friction can be decreased, and hence the anti-seizure property can be enhanced. The solid lubricant can be polytetrafluoroethylene, graphite or molybdenum sulphide. The sliding layer may contain bismuth or/and bismuth alloy or an inorganic compound having Moh's hardness of 4 or less. The base material may be subjected to a chemical conversion coating 4. A bonding layer 5 formed of a thermosetting resin may be provided between the base material 2 and the sliding layer 3.
Patent GB-2401709-A (GB)
Title: Variable message display accessory for microphone
Inventor: LEVINSOHN STEVEN MARK
IPC: G09F19/00
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: An accessory for use with a microphone 12 comprises an attaching formation and a display device 18 for displaying a variable communication. The communication may be changed manually, remotely or in a predetermined automatic manner. The accessory may be provided with a number of faces with a display screen, e.g. LCD or plasma display, on each face. The accessory may include a transfer unit whereby a communication to be displayed may be transferred to the transfer unit, preferably by wireless means, for display on the display device. A clock and a timer may be provided to enable a communication to be displayed at a predetermined time for a predetermined duration. Communications such as advertisements, messages, logos, the name of a television station, etc. may be displayed. The accessory may be attachable to the microphone itself, e.g. incorporated in a foam cover, or to a boom, a stand or a stalk for the microphone. A method of using a microphone which includes a display device associated with the microphone is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2413655-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for updating hierarchical data structures
Inventor: PERRY RUSSELL
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A method of and system for updating hierarchical data structures, in which first 30 and second 32 parties possess a master template 34 and additional templates 36, 38, 40. The templates are arranged in a hierarchical fashion. The first party produces a first hierarchical data structure 42, and also produces a diffdoc 44 containing instructions for modifying the templates such that they contain the same information as the first hierarchical data structure. The diffdoc identifies at least one template together with respective differences to be applied so that the first hierarchical data structure can be reconstructed. The first party sends the diffdoc to the second party who then modifies the templates according to the instructions. The second party updates the modified templates based on information contained within the modified templates, to produce a second hierarchical data structure within the templates. The second party then produces a second diffdoc 144 which contains instructions for modifying either the original templates or the modified templates, in order to produce the second hierarchical data structure. The second party then sends the second diffdoc to the first party, who produces the second hierarchical data structure. The data structures, templates and diffdocs are preferably in XML format.
Patent GB-2399109-A (GB)
Title: Elongate floor support
Inventor: FLEMING JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: E04B1/62
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: An elongate joist hanger 70 is suspended from a wall panel along an upper edge of the wall panel. Joists 80 are connected to the hanger and extend transversely from the plane of the panel. The hanger may incorporate a vertical web 73 abutting against an inner surface of the panel, a top flange 72 extending across a top side edge of the panel and terminating in a downwardly extending lip 71 and a ledge 74 extending horizontally from the vertical web, the joists resting on the ledge. The joists may be connected to the vertical web by means of a plurality of cut-out tabs 75.
Patent GB-2402243-A (GB)
Title: Managing clearance or permit to work in hazardous environments
Inventor: SMITH TINEKE
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A method and system are provided for managing clearances for maintenance of equipment in a potentially hazardous environment. Hazards associated with maintenance of equipment in the environment are identified. This information, together with rules related to the maintenance of equipment and the management of hazards, is stored in a database. For a clearance to be issued data retrieved from the database must correspond correctly to data entered by the user relating to preparations and precaution necessary for the maintenance task.
Patent GB-2416643-A (GB)
Title: Telephone based reminder system
Inventor: GARNISH RYAN NICHOLAS
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2004-07-24
Abstract: A ring reminder system is accessed via a telephone call to a short, memorable telephone number. The system guides the user through a sequence of steps via the touch tone keypad of his telephone which enable him to leave a message or reminder and to set the time and date for the reminder. The message is stored on a large memory system which operates a countdown system such that upon arrival of the programmed time and date, the user is telephoned and the message is played back to him. The call reminder system can alternatively be programmed via a text message including the time, date, destination telephone number and the reminder message, receipt of which results in the data being entered into the reminder system and the reminder message being converted from text to voice for subsequent playback at the appropriate time.
Patent GB-2416674-A (GB)
Title: A device for keeping a persons clothes and general appearance tidy
Inventor: WRIGHT ALWYN
IPC: A45D33/32
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: A device for keeping a person's clothes and general appearance tidy comprises a combination of a suction cleaner, a vanity case and a torch. The device includes a detachable head section which has a brush and a plurality of holes connected to a suction motor, a body section which includes a plurality of compartments for storing items such as cosmetics and a torch section. A mirror can also be provided on the lid of the body section. The body section also houses the suction motor, the suction cleaner filter and the batteries.
Patent GB-2416756-A (GB)
Title: Delivering fuels from a tanker with multiple compartments
Inventor: POULTER TREVOR JOHN
IPC: B60P3/22
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A control or warning arrangement for a mobile storage container for liquids assists an operator in correctly dispensing the liquids. The storage container contains a plurality of compartments 4-14 which may or may not contain different liquids. The liquids are dispensed in turn through a common path which may include a manifold and pump unit. Some liquids may not be dispensed consecutively and some require dispensing means other than the pump unit. The apparatus of the invention includes a memory which carries information relating to the liquid most recently dispensed through the common path. A control unit compares this information with information relating to a selected liquid which the operator desires to dispense and provides an output accordingly. Different outputs may be provided for the cases where, respectively, the liquids are identical, different but compatible or different and incompatible. An alternative output may be provided for selected liquids which may not be dispensed through the common path. Provision may also be made for the case where the selected compartment is empty, when no output may be needed.
Patent GB-2401038-A (GB)
Title: Improved pinch grip hangers
Inventor: GOULDSON STANLEY FREDERICK
IPC: A47G25/48
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: An improved pinch grip pant and skin hanger of reduced depth is formed with an offset between the hanger bar and the mounting of the pinch grip to thereby reduce the depth of the hanger and pinch grip and provide greater density of garments during shipment. A novel I-beam having a web curved in two dimensions is used to provide an enhanced stiffness to weight ratio. Two separate guards are provided to prevent inadvertent opening of the pinch grip by an adjacent hanger, including a moveable guard, formed by arches on the fixed and moveable jaws below the pivot axis of the pinch grip. The pinch grips also define a nesting feature which, together with the reduced width, significantly increases the number of hangers that can be shipped in any given cube of volume. The hanger is particularly adapted for magazine feed and the automated loading of garments.
Patent GB-2419250-A (GB)
Title: Generating bit mask arrays and converting multi-level image to half-tone image
Inventor: WOODS MICHAEL IAN
IPC: H04N1/405
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: A image processing method and apparatus for converting multi-level image data into half-tone data using a set of bit-mask arrays. The set of bit mask arrays being generated (350-0 to 350-255) such that clusters of entries of different types are spread across each array and entries of different types within the arrays are either part of a larger cluster of entries or that type or are immediately adjacent to a cluster of entries of that type. When a multi-level image (200) is converted to a half-tone image (300) utilising the bit mask arrays (350-0 to 350-255) a half tone-image (300) which limits the occurrence of small isolated printed or unprinted areas is generated. The bit mask arrays (350-0 to 350-255) are therefore particularly suitable for use with laser printers which have difficulty rendering halftone images which comprise small isolated printed and unprinted areas.
Patent GB-2425974-A (GB)
Title: Sonication of a medium
Inventor: LUOTOLA JUHANI
IPC: B01J19/10
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: Sonication of a medium for example in an immunassay is provided by applying sound waves from a transducer 1 to a vessel 6 in which the medium is held via a sonotrode 2 coupled between the transducer and the vessel. The sonotrode is coupled to the vessel by dry contact with the vessel without any coupling layers therebetween. The sonotrode which is operated in resonance has an arrangement with two protruding portions 4 separated by a slit 5 in the manner of a tuning fork with the vessel being mechanically held in a recess 7 formed between the two protruding portions. The use of such a sonotrode provides the advantages of allowing effective sonication without remarkable energy loss and with a low temperature elevation.
Patent GB-2427802-A (GB)
Title: Determining slicing level from the bit error rate
Inventor: VASS DARREN WILLIAM
IPC: H04L27/06
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a optimum slicing level (110, S) of a digital input signal in an optical communications network, wherein the method comprises the steps of measuring characteristic of bit error rate as a function of slicing level on its descending graph (202) until the bit error rate reaches value substantially equal to 1e<-9>; measuring characteristic of bit error rate as a function of slicing level on its ascending graph (204) until the bit error rate reaches value substantially equal to 1e<-9>; determining a first slicing level (S1) for which the bit error rate reaches said value substantially equal to 1e<-9> on the descending graph (202) of the characteristic; determining a second slicing level (S2) for which the bit error rate reaches said value substantially equal to 1e<-9> on the ascending graph (204) of the characteristic; and determining a optimum slicing level (S) as a function of said first slicing level (S1) and said second slicing level (S2).
Patent GB-2428634-A (GB)
Title: Printing press
Inventor: GAHAN STUART MICHAEL
IPC: B41F13/14
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: A method of controlling a printing unit is disclosed. The printing unit comprising a plurality of printing couple pairs, each printing couple pair comprising a plate cylinder and a blanket cylinder and an inking system associated with each printing couple pair operable to supply ink to printing plates mounted on the plate cylinders of said printing couple pairs. The printing unit also comprises a primary module carrying the printing couple pairs and, a pair of secondary modules carrying the inking systems, the secondary modules being movable relative to the primary module from an operative into a non-operative position in which each secondary module is separated from the primary module. The printing unit further comprises apparatus for loading/unloading printing plates from the plate cylinders of the printing unit and the method includes the step of unloading printing plates from the plate cylinders of the printing unit using said apparatus whilst the secondary modules are moving relative to the primary modules into their non-operative positions.
Patent GB-2430504-A (GB)
Title: Position encoding pattern with markings which contrast with background content
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: To enable a data encoding pattern 401 to be distinguished from the content to be applied to a product the content to be applied to a product is analysed and colour of the markings 401, 402, 403 of the pattern is selected to be optically detectable when applied in areas overlaying the content. The markings 402 may be formed from two separate colours where they overlap a portion of the content or entirely from a contrasting colour where they are contained within the edges of portion of the content. The pattern can be used as part of a digital pen (300, figure 3) and paper (100, figure 1) system and printed using standard inks.
Patent GB-2419467-A (GB)
Title: Multiple-contact woven electrical switches
Inventor: SWEETLAND MATTHEW
IPC: H01H1/14
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to electrical switches that utilize conductors that are woven onto loading fibers and a mating conductor that has a contact mating surface. Each conductor has at least one contact point. The loading fibers are capable of delivering a contact force at each contact point of the conductors. Electrical connections are established between the contact points of conductors and the contact mating surface of the mating conductor when the conductor-loading fiber weave is engaged with the mating conductor and the electrical connections are terminated when the conductor-loading fiber waeve is disengaged from the mating conductor. In one embodiment, the portion of the contact mating surface of the mating conductor where arcing between the conductors and the mating is expected to occur is plated with a conductive arc-tolerant material, such as silver, for example. In another embodiments, the portions of the conductors where arcing is expected to occur are plated with a conductive arc-tolerant material. In an alternate embodiment, the conductors are made thicker where arcing between the conductors and the mating conductor is expected to occur. The contact mating surface of the mating conductor can include a non-conductive portion that assists in guiding the conductor-loading fiber weave when its being engaged and disengage from the mating conductor.
Patent GB-2424282-A (GB)
Title: Electrophoresis Method Using Capillary Plate Where Solution Is Maintained At Temperature Substaintially Same As Maintained Temperature Of Capillary Plate
Inventor: KUMAGAI HIDESATO
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: In an electrophoresis method, a capillary plate having a capillary channel is maintained in a predetermined temperature to be processed, and a sample is filled into the capillary channel. A solution is prepared to have a temperature substantially the same as the predetermined temperature of the capillary plate, and the solution is injected into the capillary channel maintained in the predetermined temperature. Voltage is applied between two ends of the capillary channel to perform electrophoresis of the sample. By using a solution prepared to have a temperature substantially the same as the predetermined temperature of the capillary plate the separation performance of the electrophoresis method is improved.
Patent GB-2426032-A (GB)
Title: Clothes hanger support
Inventor: LEWIS PAUL DENNIS
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 2006-05-08
Abstract: A clothes hanger support comprising a structure that supports a number of clothes hangers and is itself supported from a wide variety of convenient mounting points such as door handles. A support arm 1 for a number of hangers extends from an elongate body 2 which has a support formation 3 for receiving a protrusion such as a door handle 4. As shown the formation 3 is a hook but it can be an aperture or a hook orientated in the opposite direction. The support may : allow the supported clothes hangers to be supported at more than one height, fold up and or be dismantled for compact storage, adapt easily to a variety of different protrusions and protrusion orientations, allow continued proper function of the door handle and door, include features to reduce the load on the protrusion, provide protective surfaces to prevent damage with decorative surfaces into which it may come into contact, provide means to keep the clothes hanger support arm level and provide means to prevent individual clothes hangers moving along or falling off it.
Patent GB-2436789-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: GORDON EVAN A
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A control system for a vacuum cleaner comprises a control pad 61 for generating a number of user inputs, a serial controller 64 for reading the state of the number of inputs and generating serial data in response thereto and a processor 100 adapted to receive the serial data and generate control signals that controls a number of electric devices on the vacuum cleaner. The electric devices may be a suction motor, an agitator drive motor, and LED array, a filter motor, a height adjustment motor or a warning light. Preferably a single user input is converted to serial data which causes the processor 100 to generate a plurality of control signals. The single user input maybe a hard floor mode input which operates an agitator at a reduced speed, sets a height adjustment motor to position a nozzle at a low height and operates a suction motor at full speed. Alternatively the single user input may be a filter cleaning mode which causes the agitator motor to switch off, operates the suction motor at full power and operates a filter motor. A method of operating a vacuum cleaner is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2444320-A (GB)
Title: A masonry support
Inventor: KERR ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: E04B1/38
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A masonry support for use primarily, but not exclusively, in the building industry to support a cladding or a facing for a building structure comprises an angle-section support member (1), a bracket (2) and a spring means (3) which are adapted to be connected together in use. The support member (1) comprises a first portion (4) that is adapted to be retained in use in a substantially horizontal position to provide a support for masonry and a second portion (5) that is angled with respect to the first portion (4). The bracket (2) comprises a channel section member defining a back plate (6), which is adapted to be secured to a building structure, and two projecting side plates (7) which define a seating for the support member (1). The seating is formed in each side plate (7) by a first slot (10) that extends into the side plate (7) and that in use retains the first portion (4) of the support member in a substantially horizontal position and a second upstanding slot (12) that is conjoined to the first slot (ro) and into which the second portion (5) of the support member (1) can engage. The spring means (3) preferably comprises a spring clip and is adapted for insertion into the first slots (1o) defined by the side plates (7) of the bracket (2) to hold the support member (1) in position after the support member (1) has been seated in the bracket (2).
Patent GB-2434669-A (GB)
Title: Debugging a master document used in a document generation system
Inventor: VASEY PHILIP EDGAR
IPC: G06F17/22
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: A master document is used to generate a customised document in a document generation system by means of mark-up statements in the master document generating a web-based dynamic questionnaire (9) to gather user input, and information gathered from the questionnaire being used to determine the content of a customised document. Errors in the master document mark-up which lead to unexpected behaviour in the questionnaire, e.g. an irrelevant question, can be identified by determining a variable corresponding to the error (e.g. the irrelevant question) (11) and then inspecting the master document at locations where the identified variable occurs (13). The occurrences of the variable may be ranked according to conditional or dependency statements for each occurrence of the variable. The ranked occurrences are inspected in order, to increase the likelihood of identifying the error in a minimum number of inspections. The master document may be corrected once an error has been identified (15) and the process repeated until the desired behaviour is achieved (17).