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Patent GB-2404047-A (GB)
Title: System for frequency margin testing of a computer.
Inventor: ROBERTSON NAYSEN JESSE
IPC: G11C29/02
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for performing frequency margin testing of a computer system [54], such as a server. A system of the invention can include a controller [56], e.g., a BMC, internal to the computer system [54] and a digital frequency synthesizer [66] that can communicate with the controller [56] and can apply clock frequency to marginable components of the computer system [54]. In response to commands from the controller [56], the synthesizer [66] generates one or more test frequencies that are applied to one or more of the marginable components. The response of the system [54] to each of the test frequencies is then monitored.
Patent GB-2418264-A (GB)
Title: Determination of catalytic converter function by detecting hydrogen content of exhaust
Inventor: COLLIER TONY RICHARD
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A method is disclosed for recognising changes in the level of hydrogen exiting a catalytic converter 6 connected to an engine 4 and using the noted change to correct a set-point voltage used for an oxygen sensor positioned downstream from the catalytic converter 6. In this way the output signal from the downstream oxygen sensor 8 can corrected to allow for the changes in hydrogen content. The change in hydrogen content may also used to determine when the catalytic converter 6 needs to be replaced. A second oxygen sensor 7 may be placed upstream of the catalytic converter 6 and used in combination with the first oxygen sensor 8 to control the air/fuel ratio of the engine 4.
Patent GB-2409671-A (GB)
Title: Transfer apparatus for transferring body side of automotive vehicle and transfer method thereof
Inventor: NAKAMURA SETSUO
IPC: B62D65/18
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: A body side Bs of an automotive vehicle is supported so that the front to rear direction of the body side coincides with the transfer direction. A hanger 3 on an overhead rail has a plurality of support members 8, 13, 14, 15 for supporting a side sill lower portion, a rear pillar p or adjacent portion and an arch portion front side of a rear wheel house H of the body side. The hanger is configured to support the body side in a posture inclining inboard of the automotive vehicle and declining toward a rear end of the body sill. The hanger is further configured so that the body side is urged only by its own weight against the support members so as to be positioned and supported thereby. The support member 8 for the rear pillar may be L shaped, have portions elongated in the front to rear direction and vertically and have a curved abutment surface. The support members 13, 14 for supporting the side sill lower portion may have a v shaped positioning groove or recess.
Patent GB-2410375-A (GB)
Title: DRAM capacitor electrodes
Inventor: PARK BYUNG-JUN
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: The storage electrode comprises a number of vertically extending fins 261 separated by silicon oxide 271. The fins and oxide structures are formed by fabricating polysilicon and silicon oxide spacer structures in a mould oxide pattern 196.
Patent GB-2410594-A (GB)
Title: Airbag system responsive to impact severity
Inventor: HIGUCHI HIROSHI
IPC: B60R21/01
Filed: 2005-01-11
Abstract: A collision determination unit 20 uses a single acceleration sensor 21 to gauge the severity of an impact by extracting a plastic deformation pulse 202c from the accelerometer signal. The extraction may be by means of a high pass filter. An elastic deformation pulse 202b may also be extracted, and this may be achieved using a low pass filter. The determination unit may be used to control a passive safety system such as an airbag 3, the rate and level of airbag inflation being determined in response to the detected severity of the impact. The airbag may include two inflation actuators, with one or both being deployed depending on the impact detected.
Patent GB-2423691-A (GB)
Title: Heating insole
Inventor: CHOU CHIH-HUANG
IPC: A43B3/35
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: A heating insole which is a pad structure that can be installed inside shoes, includes primarily an electra-thermal pad 10, a control circuit 20 and a battery 30. The electra-thermal pad consists of at least two layers of heat-proof fabrics 11,12 and an electra-thermal structure is located between these two layers of heat-proof fabrics. The electra-thermal structure is extended to the control circuit and battery through a connecting wire, 14, thereby forming an electric loop. Accordingly, upon installing the insole inside shoes, both the control circuit and battery can be fixed at a proper position of shoes or onto calves (ankles) of a user, at the same time, followed by turning on a switch on the control circuit, so as to enable the electro-thermal pad to be equipped with a heating effect, thereby achieving the purposes of defending against cold and increasing a life quality of a user. The battery and circuitry may be adapted to fit a concave part of the insole shape; see figure 4.
Patent GB-2410704-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for treating a contaminated fluid
Inventor: STONE LYNDON RAY
IPC: B01D11/02
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: An apparatus for treating a contaminated fluid, said apparatus comprising a supply apparatus for supplying an extracting fluid at, near or above a critical point fluid, an extractor vessel in which contaminated fluid is subjected to said extracting fluid, the apparatus further comprising monitoring means, control means and a processing unit for processing information obtained from said monitoring means or for controlling said control means characterised in that said apparatus further comprises cooling means for said monitoring means or said control means or said processing unit, wherein said cooling for said cooling means is obtained from extracting fluid.
Patent GB-2426174-A (GB)
Title: Weed extraction tool
Inventor: WIGHTMAN-SMITH JAMES RICHARD
IPC: A01B1/16
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A weed extraction tool comprising a shaft 3 having a plug cutter 1 and foot rail 2 at one end. The cutter is preferably of a hollow semi comical form, with its central axis corresponding to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The cutter preferably has teeth, and the foot rail may be formed from a circular hoop 2 supported by uprights (7, fig.3).
Patent GB-2411700-A (GB)
Title: Display fountain, system, array and wind detector
Inventor: TIPPETTS JOHN
IPC: B05B1/08
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: A fountain (50) comprises a supply of water under pressure, a primary fluidic diverter (10) having an input (12) for said supply, and first and second outputs (16a, b) diverging from said input. Two control ports (20a, b) are provided with control flow to direct input flow to one or other of the two outputs that lead to the two inputs of a vortex amplifier (40). This comprises a vortex chamber (54), a radial port (50), a vortex inducing port (60) and an axial output port (58). One (16a) of the diverter outputs is connected to the vortex inducing port, the other (16b) to the radial port, so that supply to said axial output port is modulated by formation of a vortex in the chamber when flow is to the vortex inducing port. The axial port leads to a nozzle whereby a vortex spray or axial jet is produced, depending on which diverter output (16a, b) is active.
Patent GB-2416901-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle parking assistant that calculates and displays to the driver the position needed to reverse the steering lock when parallel parking
Inventor: KAGAWA MASAKAZU
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: The disclosed parking assisting system for vehicles calculates an estimated direction to a parking space when the vehicle starts to move backwards from its starting position. The system calculates the path that the vehicle will travel assuming that the steering direction is reversed to a maximum at some point in the parking manoeuvre. The system works out a target point for changing the steering lock of the vehicle, and it also works out a target position in which the vehicle is parallel with the parking space. The system also has a camera and a display for showing the rear of the vehicle. Superposed on the picture shown on the display is a marker of the target position. The system may also calculate the direction of travel at a position which is a predetermined distance behind the vehicle from the starting point. The system may also calculate the direction of travel from the image taken by the camera. The system may make use of map and navigation apparatus to calculate the direction. Also the image displayed may be in the form of a birds-eye view.
Patent GB-2416678-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus with vapour producing capability
Inventor: HUFFMAN ERIC C
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid dispensing system having a fluid supply tank and a dispenser for supplying the fluid to the surface to be cleaned; a fluid recovery tank; a suction nozzle and vacuum source; and a vapour generator in communication with a source of liquid, and a vapour dispenser for dispensing a heated vapour to the surface to be cleaned. The liquid is preferably water and the vapour steam. A controlling arrangement is provided for selecting between the liquid and vapour modes of operation, and this arrangement preferably also controls an agitator motor which maybe provided to work in the cleaning fluid. Also claimed is an apparatus with a fluid dispensing system as above, a recovery tank; a suction nozzle and vacuum source therefor; a heating element for heating a portion of the cleaning fluid; a movably mounted agitator and an agitator motor; a power source for the apparatus and; a controller between the power source, the agitator motor and the heating element to control power to these items. Further claimed is a method for cleaning a surface comprising the steps of; heating the surface to be cleaned; thereafter, applying a cleaning fluid to the heated surface; and recovering soiled cleaning fluid from the surface.
Patent GB-2430198-A (GB)
Title: Contamination barrier
Inventor: HEDGES CHARLES MICHAEL DE FRAN
IPC: B09C1/00
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: A contamination barrier comprises a blanket having at least one biofilm layer 1 (upper layer) attached to a support layer 3 (reinforcing layer). Preferably, the bioflim layer is attached to or into the support layer by stitching 4. The biofilm layer may comprise vermiculite, zeolite, sand, fertiliser, glucose, sucrose, lime, or an organic material such as coir. The biofilm layer is intended to allow a biofilm to grow, which is able to degrade contaminants as they pass with groundwater through soil. A netting layer may be interposed between the bioflim layer and the support layer. A further layer 2 (lower layer) may be included, which may contain carbon, activated carbon, glucose, or sucrose.
Patent GB-2420517-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover for a hand-held cutting machine
Inventor: WEDEL CHRISTINA
IPC: B23Q11/06
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: A protective cover 1 for a cutting wheel 24 of a hand-held cutting machine that is driven by an internal combustion engine is described. The protective cover 1 has a circumferential wall 13 and two sidewalls 10, 11 adjoining the circumferential wall 13. The circumferential wall 13 as well as the sidewalls 10, 11 form the protective cover 1 as a component made as a monolithic part of cast light metal. The circumferential wall 13 has in the circumferential direction over sections thereof an integral thicker portion (Figure 3, 9). In comparison to the thicker circumferential wall 13, the sidewalls 10, 11 are thinner.
Patent GB-2432568-A (GB)
Title: Packet with zip closure
Inventor: ALASPURE AVINASH
IPC: B65D33/25
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: A packet of items such as sweets or nuts has a zip closure. The zip may initially be covered to prevent actuation. The packet may be a bag. The use of such closure means provides controlled opening, avoiding unintentional escape of the contents such as can occur when tearing packets open.
Patent GB-2421246-A (GB)
Title: Two-stage auto thermal reforming process system
Inventor: LEAHY JAMES F
IPC: C07C1/04
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: A process for converting a light hydrocarbon stream into a synthesis gas in a two stage reactor vessel having two active catalyst zones. Light hydrocarbon gas stream (101) previously mixed with steam (102) and heated to a feed temperature between about 750 {F and about 950 {F forms a background fluid (103). A first oxygen-containing gas (104) is heated to temperatures in the range of from 400 to about 1 050{F. The heated first oxygen-containing gas is mixed with the background fluid (103) in the first mixing section (100). The velocity of the mixture is maintained at a high level, at least about 100 feet/second, to assure prompt delivery of the mixture to the surface of the catalyst, which is present in the first reaction section (200). A portion (105) of the oxiding gas (104) is bypassed to the second mixing section (300). The bulk product fluid (302) from the second mixing device (300) is then passed over the catalyst of the second reaction section (400).
Patent GB-2422745-A (GB)
Title: Regional time difference in a telephone exchange
Inventor: SUETSUGU HIROMUNE
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A telephone exchange 10 is connected to a communication terminal installed in a predetermined region through a network. The telephone exchange includes: a reference time acquisition unit 15 that acquires a reference time; a storage unit 14 that stores time difference information 14a concerning a time difference between a local standard time of the standard time in the predetermined region and the reference time acquired by the reference time acquisition unit; a local time calculation unit 16 that calculates a local time of the time in the predetermined region based on the reference time obtained by the reference time acquisition unit and the time difference information stored in the storage unit; and a communication unit 12 that transmits the local time calculated by the local time calculation unit to the communication terminal suitable for Internet Protocol (IP) based exchanges (IP-PBX).
Patent GB-2435838-A (GB)
Title: Golf training device
Inventor: TAYLOR MALCOLM GEORGE
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: A golf training device is provided for improving a user's grip, address position and swing. The device comprises an input portion on console (1) for inputting influence data comprising information, including golf handedness, which might affect how the user should grip the club, address the ball and swing the club. The device also comprises a calculation portion (5) for calculating grip, address position and swing data, based on the input influence data, specifying one or more aspects of an appropriate grip, address and swing for the user. The device also comprises an indication means (3) for indicating information to the user, as well as ball striking area (2) and a mirror (4) for use by the user for comparing the reflection of his or her own golf positions with those indicated by the device, for use by the user in attempting to mimic the instruction provided, for improving his or her golf.
Patent GB-2441958-A (GB)
Title: Garments and liners
Inventor: TYRRELL STEPHEN
IPC: A62B17/00
Filed: 2006-09-22
Abstract: A garment outer shell and liner system, in particular a jacket and trousers for fire service personnel, has an outer shell. A first liner or second liner may be used with the outer shell, each with different thermal properties. The liners are removably securable to the outer shell and each has a protruding portion, flaps at the bottom of the trousers and the liner collar. Each protruding portion is arranged to protrude from said outer shell when the respective liner is secured within the outer shell. At least a portion of the protruding portions is coloured, the first and second liners using different colours to indicate their different thermal properties.
Patent GB-2436822-A (GB)
Title: Strengthening arrangement for a vehicle
Inventor: MITCHELL SIMON
IPC: B62D33/02
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: The invention resides in a vehicle comprising: a cabin (10, figure 1) towards the front of the vehicle for carrying passengers, a rear luggage space (12) towards the rear of the vehicle for carrying a load, and a strengthening arrangement 28 including a first strengthening element 30 which extends laterally across the vehicle and separates the cabin 10 from the rear luggage space and a second strengthening element 32 which extends laterally across the vehicle and is located rearward of the first strengthening element 30, wherein the second strengthening element 32 is connected to the first strengthening element 30 via left and right vehicle sidewalls 34, 36 such that vibration forces applied to the vehicle during motion are transmitted, through the second strengthening element 32 to the first strengthening element 30, via left and right vehicle sidewalls 34, 36 so as to define a force transmission path between the second strengthening element 32 and the first strengthening element 30. A cabin window 52 may be retracted in to a storage position between first strengthening element 30 and a forward torsion wall skin 46. The vehicle may be a pick-up vehicle or a convertible where the roof of the cabin is removable.
Patent GB-2436994-A (GB)
Title: Diverter tool
Inventor: ROGERS HENRY E
IPC: E21B7/20
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a diverter tool used in a pipe string used to lower a liner and a cutting apparatus on the end thereof into a partially cased wellbore. The diverter tool has a diverter body that defines a longitudinal flow passage and has the diverter ports defined therethrough to communicate a drilling fluid displaced through the pipe string into the liner into an annular space around the diverter tool. The diverter tool has a closure member so that when the wellbore is drilled to its desired depth, the diverter ports through which drilling fluid is diverted may be closed and the liner may be cemented in the wellbore.
Patent GB-2450523-A (GB)
Title: Method and means of controlling a solenoid operated valve
Inventor: ASKEW JAMES MARTIN ANDERTON
IPC: F02D41/20
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: A solenoid control system comprises supplying first and second solenoid operating pulses 35a, 35b, 45a, 45b to move the armature of a solenoid from a first position to a second position with a variable time interval T1, T2 between the pulses. The solenoid is arranged such that its armature is returning to the first position during the said interval. A detected operational characteristic of the system to the pulses 35, 45 is used to indicate the return condition of the solenoid to the first position. The characteristic may be an advance in the travel time of the second pulse 45b of one pair of pulses 45a, 45b compared with that of another pair of pulses 35a, 35b. The pulses are used as scanning test signals in a calibration like process to estimate the closing point of a valve to ensure that such valves can be driven with precise control. The control system can be employed with new or old and worn fuel injector valves to obtain efficient fuel delivery. The control system can further be used in fast activation valve arrangements such as: pilots for larger actuators, engine air intake and exhaust, suspension or braking valve systems.
Patent GB-2438809-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartridge packaging
Inventor: KELLAR DAVE
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: An ink cartridge packaging (20) comprising: a blister (30, 230, 330) including: a product receiving portion (34,234,334); and a mounting portion (36) having a first face (40) and a second face (42); a first panel (52,54) along the first face (40); and a second panel (52,54) along the second face (42), the second panel having a first break-away portion (102,104,106,108,110,112,122,124,126,128) joined to the first panel so as to separate from the second panel when the first panel and the second are separated.
Patent GB-2444360-A (GB)
Title: Antenna embedded in a laminated and moulded shell of a device
Inventor: ONG CHING-LONG
IPC: H01Q1/22
Filed: 2007-10-29
Abstract: A combined antenna and shell structure comprises a shell 10 formed with a plurality of layers 100 and at least one antenna 20. An antenna 20 is placed on a surface of one of the shell layers 100 before the shell layers 100 are assembled and integrally formed into a shell. The layers 100 may be made of fibreglass pre-impregnated with a predetermined amount of resin before being assembled into a shell shaped cavity 31 of a mould 30 and subjected to an integration process. The outer layer 101 of the device shell may be transparent or coloured. The laminated structure may comprise layers of non-conductive fibres and one or more conductive layers or conductive fibres forming reflector or shield elements to improve the function and efficiency of an antenna. A number of antennas operating at different frequency bands may be embedded in a laminated and moulded shell of a device, such as a computer, to provide a device structure with high stability and integrity.
Patent GB-2460624-A (GB)
Title: A safety platform for a manhole
Inventor: NICHOLSON GRAHAM
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device 2 for a manhole assembly 4. The safety device 2 comprises a platform 10 adapted to lay adjacent a part of the manhole assembly 4, and a restraining means 12. The platform 10 is adapted to support a person during the construction of the manhole assembly 4, and the restraining means 12 is adapted to restrain the person to the safety device 2. Angle irons and lugs 14 are preferably provided on the underside of the platform 10 to help guide the platform 10 into a working position on top of the manhole ring 6. A later embodiment relates to a method of constructing a manhole assembly.
Patent GB-2460406-A (GB)
Title: Determining the geometry of sensor node network using a mass spring model
Inventor: BAUGE TIMOTHY
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2008-05-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for determining the geometry of a node network employing inter-node distance measurements. The node network is divided into localised groups of neighbouring nodes 1,2,3, each node adapted to determine the geometry of its own group of neighbouring nodes using a mass spring model. A mean average range is calculated from at least two distance measurements made between each pair of neighbouring nodes and a respective confidence level is calculated on the determined mean range. Each mean range determines a respective spring length between neighbouring nodes, and the confidence level determines a spring constant between each pair of neighbouring nodes. Inserting these values into the spring model algorithm provides the location coordinates of the node relative to its neighbouring nodes, the geometry of the neighbouring group of nodes and ultimately this data can be used to provide the geometry of the node network.
Patent GB-2450613-A (GB)
Title: Roller shutter with flexible strip
Inventor: HEWITT DEREK
IPC: E06B9/17
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A roller shutter door with a plurality of elongate members/slats 12, which are hingedly connected to one another along opposite edges by mutually engageable formations 14, 16. Relative transverse movement of the elongate members is restrained by at least one continuous strip of flexible material 24 which extends across and bridges a plurality of slats and is fixedly secured to a face of each of the elongate members/slats over which it extends. Preferably the slats are curved in cross section and the continuous strip is applied to the inside of the shutter. The strip may have bristles or hairs on it and act as a draft seal and noise reduction device by preventing rattling of the slats when the shutter is rolled or unrolled. The strip may be secured to the slats using glue and/or with at least one rivet. Each slat may have an end cap 32 which bridges and covers the junction between adjacent slats.