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Patent GB-2447481-A (GB)
Title: Display Device For Gaming Machines
Inventor: CROSSMAN COLIN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A gaming machine reel 16 is provided with a display device comprising a flexible strip 20 of electronically programmable display material secured around the periphery of the reel. Symbols 25 may be selectively displayed on the material by appropriate programming thereof, for example by providing a plurality of addressable pixels on the material each of which may be driven to have a suitable translucence and to display a required colour. Discrete areas of the LCD displaying symbol images may use a large number of small pixels, whereas other areas displaying only uniform colour may use a fewer number of larger pixels. A rechargeable power source 26 is provided on the reel. The programming of the strip may be affected by a wireless fink comprising a transmitter 29 on the reel frame and a receiver on the reel, using either an RF or an infra-red link.
Patent GB-2444277-A (GB)
Title: System for Indicating State Of Loading Of a Vehicle
Inventor: BROWN DUNCAN
IPC: B60G17/019
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: A system for indicating the state of load of a vehicle having suspension components comprising: ```at least one transducer mountable on a single suspension component such that a signal relating to the angular deflection of the suspension component can be generated; and a controller configured to receive the signal and generate an output representative of the state of load of the vehicle. The system may use an inclinometer or accelerometer attached to a single suspension component rather than a device attached to a number of components that move relatively. Upper and lower suspension angle thresholds may be defined. A reference device may also sense the inclination of the vehicle body / chassis in order to correct for use of the system on non-level ground / on an incline.
Patent GB-2437721-A (GB)
Title: Steering rack with off-axis tie rods
Inventor: CAMPENHOUT ADRIAN VAN
IPC: B62D3/12
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: A steering system including a rack and pinion, and two tie rods 112 is provided. The rack 302 has a rack axis 312, and each of the two tie rods 112 has a tie rod axis 314. The rack 302 is engaged by the pinion, such that rotation of the pinion drives the rack to move in a linear direction. Each of the two tie rods 112 has its first end connected to the rack 302, such that the tie rod axis 314 is offset from the rack axis 312. Further, each of the two tie rods 112 has a second end, which is connected to the wheels of a vehicle. The offset between the axes of the rack 302 and each tie-rods 112 may be achieved by means of an offset plate 304. Fins 308. 310 may be formed on the rack to provide stability.
Patent GB-2444802-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible antenna array which can have a small radar cross section
Inventor: JESSUP MICHAEL STEPHEN
IPC: H01Q1/08
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: An antenna array 1 comprises antenna elements 2 which can be moved between a stowed position and a deployed position and includes means to move the antenna elements 2 into the deployed position. The deployment and collapse of the antenna array may involve a number of different movements including rotation and/or pivoting of the said elements 2. The antenna elements 2 may be planar elements which may be arranged in a coplanar and/or stacked formation. The feed 5 to each antenna element may be via a coaxial cable to a midpoint of the antenna element 2 via a pivot arrangement. The collapsed antenna array 1 may have a smaller radar cross section that that of the deployed antenna array. Each antenna element 2 may be moved between the collapsed and deployed states by an electric, hydraulic or some other form of motor 6. The antenna array 1 may be collapsed, when not in use, to provide a compact arrangement for easy transportation and which is less detectable by radar.
Patent GB-2441212-A (GB)
Title: Riser tensioner with shrouded rods
Inventor: ELLIS FIFE B
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2007-08-20
Abstract: A surface assembly that communicates with subsea structures and includes a working deck 11 on a floating structure. The working deck has an aperture 13 extending axially therethrough. A riser 15 extends from a subsea location to the working deck and through the aperture. The surface assembly includes a frame extending circumferentially around the riser so that the frame moves axially with the riser. The assembly also includes a tensioner assembly connected between the working deck and the frame. The tensioner assembly includes a piston 21 slidably carried in a piston chamber 19, a piston rod 23 extending from the piston and away from the piston chamber, and a shroud 35 enclosing the piston rod. The shroud has a plurality of telescoping segments 35a, b, c with at least one of the shroud segments being movable in unison with the piston rod.
Patent GB-2440468-A (GB)
Title: Electrical back box having resilient lug on peripheral flange for securing a cover
Inventor: BERRY JASON
IPC: B23B51/00
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: An electrical pattress box 7 comprises a back panel 8 and one or more side walls 10 wherein the cross sectional area bound by the wall or walls is circular or is the shape of an area defined by two or more semi-circular areas having a rectangular area between them, the straight edges of the semi-circular areas corresponding to sides of the rectangular area. At least one peripheral flange 12 is provided with a lug 15 adjacent an aperture 16 which provides resilient movement of the cover engaging protuberance 15. A cover 17 may be provided with a hole 20 to snap onto engagement lug 15. Installation is facilitated by exclusive or predominant use of a tool for cutting circular holes. If the back box is circular then a lower portion of the side wall may be provided with integral cutting teeth providing a self-cutting pattress box.
Patent GB-2439896-A (GB)
Title: Method and devices for the mass-selective transport of ions
Inventor: POTSDAM GEOFORSCHUNGSZENTRUM
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: A method for the mass-selective transport of ions, particularly in a mass spectrometer, comprises the following steps: moving the ions on a trajectory (1), on which a multitude of electrodes (31, 32, 33,) are arranged, and; applying acceleration voltages to the electrodes (31, 32, 33,), under the action of which the ions experience a mass-dependent change in velocity. The acceleration voltages are applied to the electrodes (31, 32, 33,) in a pulsed manner so that target ions having a predetermined target mass are accelerated along the trajectory (1). The invention also relates to an ion conductor (30) for the mass-selective transport of ions, particularly inside a mass spectrometer.
Patent GB-2454510-A (GB)
Title: Embossing plastics pipe
Inventor: TANNANT GRAHAM JOSEPH
IPC: B29C59/02
Filed: 2007-11-12
Abstract: An annular re-rounding/positioning/restraining clamp has at least one steel or hardened plate 1 embedded into the inner circumference either as a removable item or as part of its manufacture. The plate has an inscription, e.g. "clamped", to mark a plastics pipe held by the clamp. This allows all concerned parties, e.g. user and management of the pipe, to have physical evidence of correct clamping or subsequent work, e.g. electrofusion, carried out on the pipe.
Patent GB-2443371-A (GB)
Title: Distributed tempero-spatial query service
Inventor: WAN MING
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: A distributed tempero-spatial query service uses a plurality of service agents each having an assigned area of responsibility. The service agents are organized into a spatial hierarchy based upon each service agent's area of responsibility. The spatial hierarchy is distributed and hosted on each of the service agents. The spatial hierarchy enables matching of requests from subscribing agents with publishing agents based upon spatial attributes. The spatial hierarchy is dynamically maintained in a distributed manner on each of the service agents. The service agents can be arranged into a tree-based spatial hierarchy having a limited depth.
Patent GB-2458156-A (GB)
Title: Pillow case/cushion cover with talking label microphone
Inventor: ELIAS KAREN LEE
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: The invention concerns a standard pillow case or cushion cover with an attached padded insert 3 for a talking label microphone. The pillow case also has a photograph or picture 2 printed thereon. A personalised message can be recorded and played back on the talking label microphone.
Patent GB-2451160-A (GB)
Title: Determining an analyte or mixture of analyte substances in the presence of a mixture of dopants using an ion mobility spectrometer.
Inventor: MORLEY STEFAN
IPC: G01N27/64
Filed: 2008-06-05
Abstract: A method of determining an analyte substance or a mixture of analyte substances comprising ammonia and/or N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone as a constituent of a gas uses a mixture of dopants comprising at least one phosphoric acid ester, such as triethyl phosphate, and at least one ketone, such as acetone. An ion mobility spectrometer includes a reaction region 3 with ionising source 4, a drift region 6 and a dopant circuit 11 in which a mixture of the dopants are fed into the drift and reaction regions. The dopants provide improved detection of ammonia and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone using IMS.
Patent GB-2462093-A (GB)
Title: Cellular network repeater comprising single adaptive antenna
Inventor: COSGROVE PAUL
IPC: H04B7/15
Filed: 2008-07-22
Abstract: A repeater system comprises a single antenna system 30, comprising a plurality of antenna elements 32, 34, 38, 40, 44, 46, 50, 52 and beam definition circuitry such that different, independently adjustable, beam patterns 56, 58 can be provided for communicating with a base station and a wireless device. A method of installing the repeater comprises selecting a frequency for communicating with a base station and selecting a frequency for communication with a mobile station. A method of installing the repeater comprises selecting a system parameter and a receive antenna beam shape that causes the best detected received signal parameter. A method of installing the repeater comprises selecting a frequency and a receive antenna beam shape that causes the lowest detected received signal strength, for which the repeater system transmit power, which is scaled such that it causes an acceptable signal leakage, is above a threshold. The repeater may further comprise a: Butler matrix; combiner; splitter; duplexer; combiner; circulator.
Patent GB-2454350-A (GB)
Title: A method for correcting an indicated engine output torque.
Inventor: CICALA STEVE MICHAEL
IPC: B60W10/06
Filed: 2008-10-29
Abstract: A method for correcting an indicated engine output torque for a motor vehicle powertrain that includes a diesel engine 10, a particulate filter 11 and a torque converter 14 is disclosed in which the method includes estimating a magnitude of torque being transmitted from the engine1O to the torque converter 14 while regenerating the particulate filter 11, determining a reference magnitude of current engine torque being produced while regenerating the particulate filter 11, determining a torque error from a difference between the estimated magnitude and the reference magnitude, recording the torque error, determining a current torque error from the recorded torque error using a current engine speed Ne and a current reference engine torque as indices to the recorded engine toque error, producing a corrected engine torque from the sum of the current torque error and the current reference engine torque and using the corrected engine torque to control operation of the powertrain.
Patent GB-2452663-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for comparing document features using texture analysis
Inventor: O'NEIL DAVID GILES
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: Systems and methods for assisting in the determination of the authenticity of security documents based on known characteristics of similar but authentic security documents. The system and methods use digital processing to capture a digital image of the document being examined and they use a feature localization or detection technique to search for a specific feature in the document based on a stored image of a similar feature from an authentic document. Once the feature on the subject document has been found, the digital image of the localized feature is transformed, by applying mathematical transforms or other image/mathematical operators, such that the result will have distinguishing characteristics that can be derived or analyzed. When the distinguishing characteristics have been analyzed, these are then compared to the stored distinguishing characteristics of similar features from known authentic documents. Based on the comparison, a score is then generated that is indicative of how similar or how different the distinguishing characteristics of the feature being examined are from the features from known authentic documents. The system may also be used such that multiple features from a single document are assessed and scored separately from one another with a final aggregate or weighted score being provided to the user for the whole document.
Patent GB-2466963-A (GB)
Title: Punch for a tabletting press
Inventor: HIGGINS TREVOR MARTIN
IPC: B30B11/08
Filed: 2009-01-16
Abstract: A punch 10 for forming a tablet includes a cam surface 24 which in use contacts a compression surface (62 fig 1) on a compression roller (58, 60 fig 1) and includes a substantially planar flat portion 14 having a non-circular shape, which may be elliptical, when viewed along a direction (20 fig. 2) normal to the plane of the flat portion 14. The flat portion 14 may be elongate with a length 30 along a first axis (34 fig. 3) aligned with the direction of relative movement between the compression surface (62 fig. 1) and the cam surface 24 that is greater than a width (32 fig. 3) along a second axis (36 fig. 3). The punch 10 may have a guide formation (22 fig. 3) projecting laterally from a shaft 12 to fix the in-use orientation of the punch 10. The punch may be located in passages (54 fig. 1) in the tracks (56 fig. 1) in a rotary tabletting press (fig. 6) with a number of dies (52 fig. 1).
Patent GB-2466854-A (GB)
Title: Lintel with improved thermal efficiency
Inventor: DAYKIN STANLEY PRITCHARD
IPC: E04C3/02
Filed: 2009-03-11
Abstract: A lintel including an external wall support section comprising a horizontal 39 and vertical 38 plate at right angles and an internal wall support section comprising a horizontal 42 and a vertical 41 plate at right angles, where the two sections are joined by a sloping plate 40 and the horizontal plate of the internal wall support section is higher than the horizontal plate of the external wall support section, creating a recess. The core of the lintel may be provided with thermal insulation material 46 such as expanded polystyrene, rigid urethane foam etc. There may also be a horizontal thermal insulation material 44 and a lignocellulosic material 45, such as wood or timber, attached beneath the internal wall support section extending under the sloping panel leaving an air gap 47 between the insulating material and the sloping wall. Preferably there is a horizontal strengthening plate 43 between the external and internal wall support section and a thermally insulated metal mounting support base connected to provide support for the internal wall support section resulting in it being built up to the same level as the external wall support section.
Patent GB-2460311-A (GB)
Title: Surface controlled subsurface safety valve having integral pack-off
Inventor: JONES RICHARD C
IPC: E21B34/00
Filed: 2009-03-13
Abstract: A safety valve apparatus (400, fig 6) comprises a housing 402 with a bore and a projection 470 in the bore. A flapper 490 rotatably disposed on the housing is movable relative to the bore between opened and closed positions, and a packing element 420 disposed on the housing is compressible to engage an inner conduit wall surrounding the housing. An upper sleeve 440 disposed within the bore above the projection is hydraulically movable from a first position to a second position via the hydraulic communication with a port 472 in the projection. The first sleeve when moved to the second position compresses the packing element. A piston 482 disposed in the housing hydraulically communicates with the port and couples to a second sleeve 480 disposed within the bore below the projection. The second sleeve conceals the piston and is hydraulically movable via the hydraulic communication of the port with the piston to open and close the flapper. The fluid may be coupled to the solitary port using a capillary string 404. A method of deploying a safety valve in a well comprises the step of tapping a first cross port in the well head and aligning a side port on the capillary hanger with the cross port.
Patent GB-2455254-A (GB)
Title: Twice issued conditional move instruction,and applications thereof
Inventor: KISHORE KARAGADA RAMARAO
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A conditional move instruction implemented in a processor by forming and processing two decoded instructions, and applications thereof. In an embodiment, the conditional move instruction specifies a first source operand, a second source operand, and a third operand that is both a source and a destination. If the value of the second operand is not equal to a specified value, the first decoded instruction moves the third operand to a completion buffer register. If the value of the second operand is equal to the specified value, the second decoded instruction moves the value of the first operand to the completion buffer. When the decoded instruction that performed the move graduates, the contents of the completion buffer register is transferred to a register file register specified by the third operand.
Patent GB-2469041-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic separating apparatus with sliding handle
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: A cleaning appliance comprises cyclonic separating apparatus. The separating apparatus comprises a handle 500 which is slidably moveable between a stowed position (figure 17) and a deployed position. The separating unit preferably includes a plurality of cyclonic separators 140 with the body 506 of the handle 500 being located between two of the cyclonic separators 140. The handle 500 may include a head 502 which is preferably shaped with an aperture 504 so that it can be grasped by a user. The arrangement may include duct (350, fig 21b) for receiving fluid flow from the separating apparatus for urging the handle into its stowed position.
Patent GB-2469336-A (GB)
Title: A fuel theft alarm for a vehicle fuel tank
Inventor: BOYCE PAUL
IPC: B60K15/03
Filed: 2009-04-09
Abstract: A vehicle fuel theft alarm directly detects loss of fuel from a tank using an existing fuel sender. The alarm may be armed automatically when the vehicle ignition is turned off and a preset time has been allowed for the fuel in the tank to settle. The alarm is triggered when a sudden level drop is detected, for example when fuel is being stolen. Consumption by a night heater and engine heater may be allowed for without the alarm triggering. The alarm may trigger an audible or visible warning, and a GSM unit may also be activated.
Patent GB-2470938-A (GB)
Title: Expanding medical retainer for holding an item in contact with a surface under pressure
Inventor: RICH SIMON FRANK
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2009-06-09
Abstract: An apparatus for retaining an item in contact with a surface under pressure is provided, the apparatus comprises a chamber4having a flexible wall12the flexible wall being moveable between an extended position and a retracted position; retaining means18for retaining the apparatus on the surface such that the flexible wall12is in contact with the surface; and biasing means6disposed within the chamber and urging the flexible wall into the extended position. The apparatus is particularly suitable for the delivery or dosing of a drug or medicament to the surface of the skin of a subject or it may be used to hold a cable or tube. The biasing means6may be formed of a foam material and it may be held in a retracted position by a partial vacuum in the chamber4. The biasing means6may be in the formed as a ring or disc. The retaining means18may be adhesive.
Patent GB-2461435-A (GB)
Title: Mobile underwater platform for using energy of the water current and river flux flow rate
Inventor: PAUNOVIC NENAD
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: The mobile underwater platform, from a wider point of view, belongs to the area of hydro-electro-energetics. By means of the device (1) for converting kinetic energy of rivers, sea or oceanic currents, the mobile underwater platform turns the kinetic energy of water flows into electrical energy. The mobile underwater platform is set on a certain depth below the water surface. Due to positive buoyancy of the platform, the forces of water thrust with the course that is opposite to the course of gravity, anchoring the platform over the depth-regulatory cables (7) and anchors (9), the whole platform will float in a stable way on a certain depth below the water surface. By rotating the axis (17) of the gearing middle electro-engine (16) and by rotating the axes (14) gearing lateral electro-engines (13) the position of the device (1) for converting the energy of the fluid flux can be changed in horizontal and vertical plane at the angle of 360°, by which it is possible to exploit kinetic energy of water flows regardless of the change in course or direction. By rotating the axis (19) of the depth-regulatory electro-engines (18) and coiling or uncoiling depth-regulatory cables (7), the regulation of the platform depth can be accomplished, which allows following the depth changes of water flux flow.
Patent GB-525469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to chain cables
IPC: F16B19/05
Filed: 1939-03-30
Abstract: 525,469. Making welded chains. GORDON, S. H. March 30,1939, No. 10011. [Classes 83 (ii) and 83 (iv)] Chain cables with transverse studs are made by uniting two half links 10 abutting along the minor axis of the link by automatic electricresistance welding, forming opposed seating surfaces 20 on the inner sides of the link by a machining operation and inserting a stud between these surfaces. The stud may be a force fit or may be secured by tack welding riveting &c. The surfaces 20 are straight in cross-section so that the studs may be inserted from the side, the surfaces either having a radius of curvature greater than half the distance between the surfaces to avoid tilting of a non- welded stud 22 or being concentric to suit welded studs.
Patent GB-358034-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for preparing and introducing disincrustants into steam boilers
Filed: 1930-03-28
Abstract: 358,034. Making extracts. FILTRATORS, Ltd. and SAKS, V. V., Astor House, Aldwych, London. March 28, 1930, No. 10017. [Class 81 (i).] In apparatus for the treatment of hard water, e.g. boiler feed water, by the use of an extract from vegetable seeds or other substances, the substances are subjected to the action of steam and the lower part of the vessel is formed as a steam trap with a n automatic d i s - charge valve to discharge the extract when a pre-determined level is reached. The casing a is provided with radiating fins a<2> or with a water jacket, and contains a perforated cylinder e in which the substance to be extracted is placed. Steam is admitted at a<4> and the resulting extract collects in the lower part of the casing a, and is discharged through the outlet a<8> by means of a slide valve g<2> operated by a float f acting through links #<1>, #<2> An arm h<1> attached to a spindle h operable externally may be provided for positive operation of the valve. The cover b is secured by a strap d carried by studs d<1> which are strengthened by links d<2> attached to studs d<3>. A tightening screw c passes through a block d<4>. Specifications 176,294, [Class 123 (i), Liquid-level regulating &c.], and 268,666 [Class 81 (i), Disinfecting &c.], are referred to.