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Patent GB-2374762-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication system
Inventor: GIBBS JONATHAN ALASTAIR
IPC: H04W16/10
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: In a radio communication system a method of directing a communicating unit to utilise a communication resource includes the step of: informing a receiving communication unit, on a first channel or frequency, of at least one alternative channel or frequency (200) that is to be used for a communication if the first channel or frequency is used for a call. The at least one alternative frequency or channel (200) includes a single favourite frequency or channel (210) and a cyclically transmitted list of secondary frequencies or channels (212). This mechanism allows a base transceiver station (BTS) to indicate to a fleet of mobile stations (MSs) that are serviced by the BTS, a set of frequencies that will be used in the event that the current monitoring frequency ceases to remain available.
Patent GB-2365375-A (GB)
Title: Bending elongate members
Inventor: MASUMOTO NOBUYOSHI
IPC: B21D7/06
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: A method of bending an elongate member and a bending apparatus which can resist the occurrence of wrinkles in flanges of the elongate member. The elongate member is approximately L-shaped or U-shaped in cross section and has a generally flat bottom portion and upstanding flanges at the edges of the bottom portion. The method uses an inner forming assembly (20) for forming an inner curved shape in the elongate member, an outer forming assembly (6) having a forming pad (9) which can be caused to project and retract so as to form an outer curved shape in the elongate member and die plates (10) which are rotatable in response to movement of the forming pad and sidewall (8) provided in the longitudinal direction of the outer forming assembly. By pressing the elongate member against the outer forming assembly with the inner forming assembly and by pressing the flanges against the sidewall and the inner forming assembly, the occurrence of wrinkles in flanges is resisted. Buckling of the free end sides of the flanges is prevented by extending gradually a bending fulcrum through a retraction of the forming pad and rotation of the die plates. Further, by installing a moving mechanism to the sidewall, setting and taking out the long length of the member is facilitated.
Patent GB-2378946-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of an admixture for cementitious compositions
Inventor: GRIFFIN PAUL
IPC: C04B40/00
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: An admixture for a cementitious composition, comprising water, at least one viscosity modifying agent, and at least one plasticiser, is prepared by providing a pre-mixture comprising water, viscosity modifying agent, and a first portion of plasticiser, then mixing the pre-mixture with a second portion of plasticiser. The plasticiser is preferably a polyacrylate polymer superplasticiser comprising from 15 to 90 wt% of the admixture. The viscosity modifying agent may be a polysaccharide such as welan gum, present in the final admixture at 0.1% to 2%. The admixture has a pH of   &     —   10 and has a solids content of 15 to 40.0wt%. Mono-propylene glycol is used as a dispersing agent in the admixture. The admixture may also contain a dispersing agent, a defoamer, a buffer, a retarder, pH adjuster, a biocide, a preservative, a base, and accelerator or an air entraining agent.
Patent GB-2375471-A (GB)
Title: Pencil-skirt made of holographic material
Inventor: GILLON RICHARD BENEDICT
IPC: A41D1/14
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: A pencil skirt made of holographic material that constantly changes colour as it is worn. The holographic material may be sequined or be diamond-studded and hand-washable in lukewarm water. Preferably the skirt is reversible, with a zip and button and button-hole on one of the side seams of the skirt. The skirt may be used with a belt which may contain laser sources to illuminate the skirt.
Patent GB-2370174-A (GB)
Title: Portable communication device with image transmission function
Inventor: MOTOHASHI TERUYUKI
IPC: H04B17/30
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A portable communication device comprises an image pickup section 104 to enable the user to transmit images of the environs in which the device is used. The device further comprises a display 105 to display the current local reception signal strength in accordance to information supplied by the radio communication section 103. Upon selection of image communication to another like device, reception signal strength information is transmitted as an image in addition to the main transmission image captured by the image pickup. The reception signal strength is monitored during the communication and, if the reception signal strength deteriorates significantly a communication quality alarm is generated by the control section 101. In this instance a pre-stored alarm image is transmitted with, or in place of, the image from the image pickup to the receiving communication device.
Patent GB-2369932-A (GB)
Title: Environmentally-sealed electronic assembly and method of making same
Inventor: GLOVATSKY ANDREW ZACHARY
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: An electronic assembly includes a flexible substrate (14) having integral conductive traces (24) an electronic component (26), a filler material (30), and a barrier member (34).
Patent GB-2369871-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for testing or isolating a segment of pipe
Inventor: GOTOWIK HORST
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: There is described a method and an apparatus for testing or isolating a section of pipe, the apparatus comprising a cylindrical mandrel for insertion into a section of pipe, the mandrel including at least one portion of progressively increasing diameter, and at least one seal disposed around the mandrel and actuatable in response to applied fluid pressure to move along the increasing diameter portion of the mandrel, causing the seal member to radially expand into sealing contact with an inner surface of the pipe.
Patent GB-2388446-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing a publication
Inventor: TAGG CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2002-04-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a publication, e.g. an illustrated children's book, wherein the text, illustrations and cover of the book are composed using a customer's personalised data, collected at a customer interface such as a website, and stored with predefined data in a database. A composition engine is used to compose the publication electronically before it is printed in one step. The publication may include images of characters made in the likeness of the customer and the text may include the customer's name. The method may include the step of sending the publication to the customer.
Patent GB-2390110-A (GB)
Title: Width variable access apparatus
Inventor: GOLDBERG THOMAS G
IPC: E04G3/28
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: An access apparatus 15 for providing access to framework of a framed building where the apparatus comprises a base 16 consisting of a main part 17 and a support means 18. The support means is moveable relative to the main part between retracted (See Fig 2) and extended conditions to vary the width of the base. Preferably the main part has a support means on each of two sides thereof, and may be moved by fluid operated ram means. Preferably the main part comprises an upper surface which provides a surface upon which a user may walk. The base may be provided with a ladder (31, Fig 4) which may be lowered to rest on a floor below. The support means may be adapted to fit beneath the main part. Preferably the main part carries a powered platform 20 comprising a boom 22 which carries the platform, the boom being raised and lowered relative to the main part 17. Also defined is a method for providing access apparatus within a framed building structure to position the apparatus to be supported by horizontal beams.
Patent GB-2386655-A (GB)
Title: Slip regulation algorithm for an automotive vehicle using a predicted future wheel slip function and a normal force estimate
Inventor: ANWAR SOHEL
IPC: B60T8/1761
Filed: 2003-01-20
Abstract: An anti-lock brake control system (12, fig 1) for an automotive vehicle includes a wheel speed sensor generating a rotational speed signal and a controller (which may be a microprocessor having a timer and memory). The controller determines a vehicle speed, calculates wheel slip based upon the vehicle speed and the rotational speed, estimates a normal force on the wheel from equations of motion, calculates predicted future slip values, calculates a modified brake torque signal in response to the wheel slip and the normal force, and actuates the wheel brake in response to the modified brake torque signal. A predictive slip error cost function is used to maximise adhesion. Friction coefficient curves vary with road conditions (fig 3), but are approximated by a piecewise linear function having a slip threshold (fig 4). If wheel deceleration is below a threshold the brake torque signal is not modified, but relates to a brake pedal pressure.
Patent GB-2380686-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head with coated striking plate
Inventor: KOSMATKA JOHN B
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2001-09-19
Abstract: A golf club head (20) having a thin striking plate (30) with a smooth exterior surface and a thin layer (35) disposed on the exterior surface (53). The thin layer (35) has a plurality of scorelines (75) that absorb the shock during impact with a golf ball. The striking plate (30) has a thickness in the range of 0.010 inch to 0.200 inch, and the thin layer (35) has a thickness in the range of 9.993 inch to 0.050 inch. The striking plate (30) may have a uniform thickness or a variable thickness.
Patent GB-2387154-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacture of an automobile structure
Inventor: BINGHAM JOHN KENNETH
IPC: B62D27/02
Filed: 2000-04-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacture of a plurality of different automobile structures comprising the steps of forming in a die a plurality of identical castings 10 each having at least one socket open in two directions perpendicular to each other; forming a first length of metallic extrusion 12 of a first chosen cross-section; cutting the first length of metallic extrusion into a first plurality of side rails for an automobile each with the same first length; cutting the metallic extrusion into a second plurality of side rails for an automobile each with the same second length different to the first length; fixing the metallic rails of the first plurality in sockets of a first plurality of castings to form a first type of automobile structure; and fixing the metallic rails of the second plurality in sockets of a second plurality of castings to form a second type of automobile structure.
Patent GB-2402976-A (GB)
Title: Generator
Inventor: RICHARDS MALCOLM COLIN
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: A wind powered generator comprising at least one rotary part operatively connected to current generating means comprising generator means and second generator means arranged to generate electric current in response to relative rotation between said first and second generator means. Rotary part barrier means arranged in stationary relation to a rotary part and configured to provide a barrier sector around a portion of the vane free edge path of the rotary part; the barrier means configured to inhibit air which follows a vane rotating into said barrier sector from discharging outside of the vane free edge path whilst said vane is rotating through said barrier sector. An axial shaft around which at least one rotary part is arranged to rotate, configured to receive electrical connection means therethrough.
Patent GB-2403096-A (GB)
Title: Automatic lighting control for communication devices with a camera
Inventor: KRAUSE KEVIN
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2003-06-07
Abstract: An automatic lighting control system for communication devices with a camera <B>3</B> where the ambient light levels detected by the camera <B>3</B> are used to adjust the brightness of the user interfaces, e.g. display <B>4</B> and keypad <B>2</B>. The system contains a monitor circuit <B>22</B> which activates and obtains ambient light level values from the camera <B>3</B> at a frequency dependent on the rate of change of ambient light.
Patent GB-2402714-A (GB)
Title: Cannular combustor with directly associated nozzle guide vanes
Inventor: WHITEMAN MICHAEL
IPC: F02C3/14
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: A cannular arrangement of combustors is used in a turbine engine for a stationary or industrial environment. The combustors discharge a combustion flow 33 through an exit nozzle 31 which is guided by nozzle guide vanes 34. Thus the discharge flow 33 is rendered annular by the guide vanes 34. The invention provides a direct association between the guide vanes 34 and the exit 31. A continuous discharge path eliminates the gap (6, figure 1) which allows circumferential thermo acoustic flows which cause efficiency as well as noise problems.
Patent GB-2390257-A (GB)
Title: Two layer format
Inventor: FAN JIAN
IPC: H04N1/41
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: Two layer formatting of documents for compatibility with two layer formatting schemes while maintaining color information and edge sharpness for text. A document is divided into multiple regions (24, 26, 28) based upon bodies of text having the same color. A text layer (12, 16, 20) and a non-text layer (14, 18, 22) are specified for each region (24, 26, 28). The text layer (12, 16, 20) includes a text color along with binary values for each pixel to specify whether to use the text color or a background color. The non-text layer (14, 18, 28) includes a red-green-blue value for each pixel to specify its color for both image or non-text information including the background color for the bodies of text. The text layer (12, 16, 20) is compressed using a lossless compression method and the non-text layer (14, 18, 22) is compressed using a lossy compression method.
Patent GB-2404594-A (GB)
Title: Snowboard or ski edge protecting cover
Inventor: LANGLOIS JONATHAN MARC
IPC: A63C5/06
Filed: 2003-08-04
Abstract: A snowboard edge protecting cover comprises a tubular rubber or plastics member 3 which grips the entire perimeter edge of the snowboard. The tubular member has a C-shaped sectional area which allows the member to be friction fitted to the edge of the board, and a clip 4, e.g. a quick release clip, is provided which connects the ends of the tubular member together when the cover is in place. The cover protects the edge of the board from damage, e.g. chipping or denting, without requiring straps or ties to hold the cover in place. The cover may also be used to protect ski edges.
Patent GB-2396224-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic actuator control
Inventor: PRICE ROBERT J
IPC: E02F9/22
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A method is provided for controlling hydraulic flow to a hydraulic actuator 40,74. The method includes generating a command signal based on an operator input, sensing a linkage position associated with the hydraulic actuator, and selecting an operating parameter (for example acceleration or deceleration)of the hydraulic actuator based on the sensed linkage position and the command signal. A valve 50,76 is modulated to control the hydraulic flow to the hydraulic actuator based on the selected operating parameter.
Patent GB-2410417-A (GB)
Title: A reinforced foldable hat
Inventor: THOMSON CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A42B1/20
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A foldable hat comprises reinforcement plates 3 and flexible joints 5. The brim 2 of the hat may have angled reinforcement plates 3; the plates may be covered on both sides with fabric and sewn around the plates to form fabric joints 5 which allow complete flexibility. The crown 1 of the hat may have reinforcement strips (4, Fig 2B) that are sufficiently flexible to allow the hat to be folded. The strips may be made of plastic and placed in pre-sewn tubes that may be angled to produce the preferred shape to the crown. The hat may be produced in any style or design and when folded be less that 5% of its erect volume to allow the folded hat to be placed in a pocket. The hat may be made from fabric, felt or plastics.
Patent GB-2401949-A (GB)
Title: Comparison of patient data to a physiological mathematical model
Inventor: HUTCHINSON GEORGE M
IPC: G16H50/50
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: Measured physiological data 316 is compared to a mathematical model 326 representing a patient and an alarm raised on the basis of the comparison to indicate the presence of an abnormal condition. The model 326 may be generic or patient specific, and may be adjusted during monitoring (e.g. to take new data into account). The reason for the alarm can be provided and the mathematical model can be used to generate a suggested treatment for correcting an identified abnormal condition. The reaction of a patient to treatment can be compared to the reaction predicted by the model, and the model can be used to predict the response of a patient prior to treatment. The method and apparatus disclosed are not restricted to medical data monitoring and may be applied to other types of data monitoring.
Patent GB-2414939-A (GB)
Title: Hypodermic syringe
Inventor: SHAIKH AMER
IPC: A61M5/50
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: The stem 13 which operates the plunger 14 of a hypodermic syringe is hollow and joins the plunger at a point of weakness. After use in an injection the stem 13 is broken off and the needle 17 is inserted into the blind bore of the stem 13 to sheath it. In a preferred embodiment the needle 17 is retractable into the barrel 11 of the syringe and the hollow stem 13 is insertable into the barrel 11 from the needle end so that when sheathed by the stem 13 the needle is also sheathed by the barrel 11 and both ends of the barrel are closed.
Patent GB-2398529-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic fluid filter adapter
Inventor: ELSEGOOD STEWART D
IPC: F01M11/03
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: A filter adapter for removing metallic particles from fluid. The adapter is cylindrical in shape and includes an attachment insert (70) for mounting the adapter between a source in a fluid flow system and a conventional filter. The adapter has a ring shaped magnet (204) held in the housing (65) of the adapter by magnet holders (206). The adapter has a plurality of perforations (86) in the top and bottom for the flow of unfiltered fluid from the fluid source, through the adapter, and to the conventional filter. The attachment insert is hollow so as to allow filtered oil to flow back from the conventional filter to the fluid system the adapter is attached to.
Patent GB-2406081-A (GB)
Title: Industrial truck structure with rigid latching of battery compartment door
Inventor: HERRMANN UDO
IPC: B60J5/00
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: A counterweight fork-lift truck comprises a vehicle frame 1 having a frame portion 2 with a lateral frame opening 2b, configured for receiving a battery block. A door 3 is provided for covering the frame opening 2b. The door 3 may be pivoted outwards about a substantially vertical axis of rotation A. The door 3 and its force-transmitting locking unit 4 reinforce the frame 1. The locking unit 4 typically comprises a force transmission element 5 which receives tensile and pressure forces and can be adjusted in the longitudinal and height direction. A leaf spring (10 fig 2) may secure the door 3 in position. The unit 4 may comprise a Bowden cable operated latch.
Patent GB-2400570-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball
Inventor: SHANNON KEVIN
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: A golf ball (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 810) comprising a core (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 840) and a cover layer (30, 230, 330). The core (20) defines at least one depression along its outer surface (35, 235, 335). The cover layer (30, 230, 330) provides at least one aperture that extends through the cover layer (30, 230, 330) to the core (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 840). The aperture of the cover (30, 230, 330) aligned with the depression of the core (20, 120, 220,320,420, 840). The cover may be a single layer or it may include multiple layers. The aperture(s) may be spherical or non-spherical, and the portion of the aperture that extends to the next inner layer (150, 450, 830) may be the same or different shape as the outer portion of the aperture.
Patent GB-2402155-A (GB)
Title: Road-vehicle halting device
Inventor: LOWNDES ROY BASIL WALTER
IPC: E01F13/12
Filed: 2001-02-13
Abstract: The road-vehicle halting device includes an, in use, upwardly facing surface which is provided with one or more support elements 26 which each releasably retain a spike 25, the spikes being adapted to engage and puncture a tyre and be removed from the support element as a vehicle tyre runs over the device, the device being characterised in that at least some of the support elements retaining spikes include a shock absorbing element 30. The shock absorbing element may include a resilient element interposed between the base 27 of the spike and the support element and the resilient element may be attached to the support member. Alternatively, the shock absorbing element may include a resilient material interposed between the upwardly extending peripheral surface of the spike and the support element.
Patent GB-2410887-A (GB)
Title: Device for carrying an article, such as a bottle, on the body
Inventor: DREYER PIETER ETIENNE
IPC: A45F3/00
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: A support device (12) for attaching an article, such as a water bottle (14), purse, tools and the like to a body and method of using same. The method includes attaching a support device (12) to the body and releasably clipping (26, 28) the object to the body. The support device (12) comprises a stiff member (16) having front and reverse sides that are spaced from each other, with the reverse side being concavely curved along one axis; means on the member (30, 32, Fig 3) for attaching the member to the body; and spaced attachment means (26, 28) on the front side of the member for releasably engaging the object. The stiff member comprises a peripheral frame (16, Fig 3) and an array of ribs (20, Fig 3) extending substantially across the frame to permit cooling air to flow through the member. A bottle for mounting on the support device may comprise an undercut groove (38, Fig 2) to engage a headed pin 26 on the device, after which the bottle is rotated to engage its concave base with a finger 28 on the device.
Patent GB-2423031-A (GB)
Title: Golf practice apparatus
Inventor: MANGNALL JOHN KEVIN
IPC: A63B67/20
Filed: 2005-02-15
Abstract: An apparatus for golf comprises a flexible arm 2 attached at one end to a ball 1 and at the other to a fixed point so that the ball is held in an ideal position for the user. The height of the ball may be adjusted 3. The arm may be fixed to a peg 4 for insertion into the ground or to a board (5 fig 2) for indoor use. A vane 6 may be attached to the peg to prevent rotation of the arm. The flexible arm will return the ball to its original position after it is struck.
Patent GB-2412830-A (GB)
Title: A system for generating spatialized audio from non three dimensionally aware applications
Inventor: KAWAHARA HIDEYA
IPC: H04B1/00
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates generating spatialized audio from non-three-dimensional aware applications. The system operates by intercepting parameters associated with audio use from an application. The system then obtains location information of a display window associated with the application within a three-dimensional display. Next, the system calculates an audio source location for the audio and positions the audio at the audio source location in a three-dimensional sound space, wherein the audio source location is associated with a location of the display window in the three-dimensional display.