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Patent GB-2439563-A (GB)
Title: A thermally re-writeable optical element and a display, reflector and backlight incorporating the same.
Inventor: LESAGE ETIENNE
IPC: G02B30/25
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: An optical element (22) comprises a material (27) thermally switchable between a first stable state and a second stable state different from the first state and switching means (28a-28c) for switching one or more selected areas of the material (27) between the first state and the second state thereby to change the transmissivity of one or more selected areas of the optical element (22). The optical element may be placed in an optical path through another component such as, for example, a display (21), reflector or backlight, such that the optical element may be controlled to change the optical properties of the component. The properties that may be changed include, but are not limited to, the display mode of a display (21), viewing angle range, brightness/luminance, and colour. For example, if the element is substantially non-transmissive for one state of the thermally switchable material, the thermally switchable material may be arranged to provide a parallax barrier, in one state. Thus a display (21) may be switched between a directional display mode, for example a 3D-mode or multi-view display mode, and a conventional 2-D display mode by puffing the thermally switchable material into its appropriate state - when the thermally switchable material is put into the non-transmissive state the parallax barrier is enabled, and when the thermally switchable is put into another state the parallax barrier is disabled.
Patent GB-2424676-A (GB)
Title: Fluid dispenser
Inventor: GREENWAY GILLIAN MARY
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprises an elongate compartment 27 which is adapted for holding a fluid 31 to be dispensed. The compartment 27 has a flexible wall 16. An expeller 12, such as a roller, is provided for compressing the compartment 27 by moving along the flexible wall 16 while pressing on the flexible wall 16 so as to dispense fluid 31 from the compartment 27 using peristalsis. A drive mechanism 13 is also provided for driving the expeller 12 at a pre-determined rate. The compartment 27 has a cross-sectional area which varies along its length, so that the flow rate of fluid dispensed from the compartment varies over time.
Patent GB-2427492-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for dynamically adjusting the aggressiveness of an execute-ahead processor
Inventor: CAPRIOLI PAUL
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that dynamically adjusts the aggressiveness of an execute-ahead processor. If a data-dependent stall condition is encountered during program execution, the system enters an execute-ahead mode, wherein instructions that cannot be executed because of the unresolved data dependency are deferred, and other non-deferred instructions are executed in program order. If a non-data-dependent stall condition is encountered during execute-ahead mode, the system enters a scout mode, wherein instructions are speculatively executed to prefetch future loads, but results are not committed to the architectural state of the execute-ahead processor. On the other had, if an unresolved data dependency is resolved during the execute-ahead mode, enters a deferred mode and executes deferred instructions. During this deferred mode, if some instructions are deferred again, the system determines whether to resume execution in the execute-ahead mode. If it determines to do so, the system resumes execution in the execute-ahead mode, and otherwise resumes execution in a non-aggressive mode.
Patent GB-2430818-A (GB)
Title: Optical encoder indicating rotational and non-rotational movement
Inventor: SUN CHEAH CHIANG
IPC: H03M1/30
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: An optical encoder system comprises a code wheel provided with a first code pattern 232, for determining rotational movement, and a second code pattern 234, for determining non-rotational movement. The non-rotational movement may be eccentric or up/down movement of the code wheel. A first light source 212 and sensor 214 are used to read the first code pattern 232. A second light source 220 and sensor 224 are used to read the second code pattern 234.The code wheel may comprise a single disk with the second code pattern located on an outer peripheral surface of the disk. A method of measuring a rotational motion of a code wheel uses a measured non-rotational movement of the code wheel to cancel the error component of the measured rotational movement of the code wheel.
Patent GB-2436282-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for adjusting the height of a nozzle unit
Inventor: KIM TAE-GWANG
IPC: A47L5/34
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for adjusting the height of a nozzle unit 200 of a vacuum cleaner. The apparatus includes a height-adjusting knob 310 rotatably disposed in an aperture 211 formed in the nozzle unit 200. The knob 310 is formed with an inclined part (311, fig 4A), so that the height of the nozzle unit 200 from a surface to be cleaned is varied as the height-adjusting knob 310 is rotated. A support member 320 supports the nozzle unit 200 in contact with the inclined part (311, fig 4A) thereby to allow the nozzle unit 200 to be ascended and descended by the inclined part (311, fig 4A). A passage (314, fig 4A) is disposed between an inner circumferential surface of the aperture 211 and an outer circumferential surface of the height-adjusting knob 310 to pass fine dust therethrough. Accordingly, fine dust does not accumulate between the inner circumferential surface of the aperture 211 and the outer circumferential surface of the height-adjusting knob 310, whereby rotation of the height-adjusting knob 310 is not restricted or obstructed due fine dust. The passage (314, fig 4A) is preferably formed on the outer circumferential surface of the knob 310.
Patent GB-2435105-A (GB)
Title: Heat developable photothermographic material
Inventor: ISHIGE OSAMU
IPC: G03C1/485
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A photothermographic material comprises a support having thereon an organic silver salt, a silver halide, a reducing agent and a decolorizable dye, wherein the dye is capable of decolorizing selectively in unexposed areas of the photothermographic material after being subjected to light exposure and development.
Patent GB-2451667-A (GB)
Title: A bottle carrying device with shoulder strap
Inventor: HARVEY DEBORAH JUNE
IPC: A45C13/30
Filed: 2007-08-08
Abstract: A carrier for a bottle comprising a holder 1 for receiving the bottle and a shoulder strap 2 attached to the holder 1 by at least one safety fastener 7. The safety fastener 7 is arranged such that, in use, if the carrier becomes snagged the fastener 7 disengages to release the shoulder strap 2 from a wearer. The holder 1 may have a shape corresponding to an outer shape of a bottle such that the bottle fits lightly therein and the holder 1 and shoulder strap 2 may be arranged to support the bottle substantially upright when the carrier is on the wearer. The fastener 7 may be of hook and loop type.
Patent GB-2449719-A (GB)
Title: Preformed narrow inductive vehicle sensing apparatus.
Inventor: SMITH DAVID STUART
IPC: G08G1/042
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: A preformed narrow inductive sensor is disclosed that can be located in a single saw cut on a road surface to detect passing vehicles. The sensor is constructed from one or more coplanar loops 112 mounted on one or more formers 110 where the former has a solid internal structure. In a further embodiment the former may be flexible or have a semi sold structure. In a flexible form the sensor can retain the installation shape and change shape over time to match changes in the installation surface. The loops may be inclined on the former and overlap where there are more than two. Further members may be provided to link several formers throughout the length of the sensor assembly. The former may have channels 611 along the length of the former 110 in which the loop is mounted.
Patent GB-2456822-A (GB)
Title: Transducer with knitted structure
Inventor: TILAK DIAS
IPC: D04B1/14
Filed: 2008-01-25
Abstract: An electronic transducer comprises a knitted structure extendible in two dimensions defined by its courses and wales. An electro-conductive yarn 4 defines a single course in the structure adjacent non-conductive yarns 2, and is part of a circuit providing an indication of an electrical characteristic of the yarn. The structure may comprise a plurality of the conductive yarns used individually in series or in parallel. The structure may be such that extension in the course direction X causes separation of the loops and extension in the wale direction Y urges loops together to cause a short and consequential reduction of resistance of the electro-conductive course. Alternatively the non-conductive yarns may be of low modulus or elastomeric which are extended during knitting to result in a structure in which successive loops of the electro-conductive yarn are urged against one another (Fig 2). The electrical characteristic of the electro-conductive yarn may be resistance, piezoelectric, capacitive or inductive.
Patent GB-2457905-A (GB)
Title: Multi-part fastener
Inventor: HUANG JAMES
IPC: F16B12/24
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: The present invention discloses a board fixing module for fixing a board 90 to a base body 80. The board fixing module includes: a fixing element 10 embedded into the base body 80, a latch element 20 passed through the board 90 and latched with a bottom portion of the fixing element 10, and a passing rod 30 passed into the latch element 20 for maintaining the latch condition of the latch element 20 and the fixing element 10. Users simply need to press the passing rod 30 inward to release the latch condition of the latch element 20 and the fixing element 10 in order to separate the board 90 from the base body 80, and thus the invention achieves the effect of a convenient installation or dismount.
Patent GB-2461504-A (GB)
Title: Requesting and verifying care service bookings
Inventor: THURGOOD JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-06-30
Abstract: The present invention provides a web-based service allowing care seekers to request care or nursing services. The care seeker may specify time/date, location and type of care required, and will receive any contact details relating to available care providers meeting the specific requirements. Once the type of care service has been selected, care seekers use a grid to 'Choose Times' for which they need help. The days and hours are easily selected from a grid of red buttons. These turn green when selected. Care providers input information and 'Modify Availability' using a similar grid. Exact matches between a care provider's availability and a care seekers needs cannot always be obtained. To address this, additional facilities allow identification of care providers serving the care seekers postal code area and they are able to view availability.
Patent GB-2462437-A (GB)
Title: Junction back box having terminals therein
Inventor: MALONE DAVID
IPC: H02G3/16
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: A switch back box 1 with terminal connectors 3 for termination of cables and enables wiring of a light wherein only a single cable 4 goes to the light fixture. In the illustrated embodiment an upstream power cable enters the junction box and is terminated at connectors 3, a downstream power cable connected at terminal block 3 exits the junction box, and a single switched cable connected to the terminal strip 3 goes to a lighting fixture.
Patent GB-2452826-A (GB)
Title: Retractable contact post shield and method
Inventor: ENG EDMOND C
IPC: A61B5/308
Filed: 2008-09-04
Abstract: An electronic device (such as an Electrocardiogram (ECG) tester) having one or more contact posts is disclosed, having a sleeve slidably mounted around the contact post and lockable by a push-push latching system in a retracted position in which the sleeve is below an upper end of the contact post and an extended position in which the sleeve extends around and covers the upper end of the contact post. The sleeve and contact post may have respective apertures extending transversely therethrough, which are aligned when the sleeve is slightly retracted to receive a probe. Alternatively, an ECG electrode clip may engage an end of the contact post when it is exposed by the sleeve being in the retracted position.
Patent GB-2456220-A (GB)
Title: Baby-monitoring device using wireless technology
Inventor: LUCAS SARAH
IPC: G16H40/67
Filed: 2008-10-06
Abstract: A baby monitor has a transmitter unit 2 wirelessly sending noises picked-up by a microphone to a remote receiver, such as a mobile telephone 3 or headset 4. The wireless transmission 1 may use Bluetooth (RTM) technology or similar and may allow secured transmission of data. Control of frequency or volume may be provided at the transmitter and may aid clarity.
Patent GB-2455874-A (GB)
Title: Early reporting of commands to a peripheral device
Inventor: RAWLINGS STEVEN
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2008-12-17
Abstract: A host device communicates with a peripheral device, such as a mass storage device, over an interface, such as the universal serial bus (USB). The host sends a first command, such as a write command 3.2, to the device. Prior to the completion of the command 3.28, the device sends a report 3.14, which acknowledges successful completion of the command, back to the host. The host sends a second command 3.20 to the device while the first command is completing. The report for the first command may be sent when the time left to complete the first command is the same as the time required to send the second command and any associated data to the device. The data may be split into two parts and the acknowledgement sent after the first part has been written. Alternatively, a timer may be used to indicate when to send the report.
Patent GB-2468491-A (GB)
Title: Cryostat Vent Valve
Inventor: RAYNER EDGAR CHARLES MALCOLM
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 2009-03-10
Abstract: A cryostat vent valve 40 comprises a housing 45 having an inlet 22 and an outlet 46 defining a gas flow path 60,61 therebetween, a quench valve 47; and a relief valve 48. The quench valve and relief valve are biased to close the gas flow path. The relief valve 48 opens at a lower gas pressure than the quench valve 47 and the relief valve lies within the housing 45 in the same gas flow path 60,61 as the quench valve.
Patent GB-2469458-A (GB)
Title: A cleaner head
Inventor: MAGUIRE SCOTT ANDREW
IPC: A47L9/02
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A cleaner head for a cleaning appliance comprises a housing 12 supported by a plurality of support members 140, 143 for engaging with a floor surface, and a suction opening 16 through which dirt-bearing air enters the cleaner head, wherein one of the support members 143 protrudes through the suction opening 16. Each support member may be a moveable element such as a rolling element or a wheel. The head may also include a rotatable brush agitator (100 fig 3) and a drive mechanists 107 for driving the agitator. The suction opening may be located in a sole plate 14, which may be moveable relative to the housing by a flexible skirt 70. The cleaner head aims to prevent the head becoming sucked onto the surface to be cleaned under a high measure of airwatts.
Patent GB-2460008-A (GB)
Title: Bra and/or bra pad for providing the appearance of symmetry to asymmetrical breasts
Inventor: SOBAH-WILHELM MARY
IPC: A41C3/00
Filed: 2008-03-11
Abstract: An apparatus comprising a strap portion (118a, 118b), a first cup (102), and a second cup (104). The first cup may be connected to the strap portion and may be selected from a number of available sizes. The second cup may be connected to the strap portion and selected from a number of available sizes. The first cup and the second cup are different sizes.
Patent GB-2465053-A (GB)
Title: RJ-45 communications jack with mechanism to prevent incorrect insertion of RJ-11 communications plug
Inventor: FITZPATRICK BRIAN
IPC: H01R13/64
Filed: 2009-10-02
Abstract: An RJ-45 communication jack to prevent incorrect insertion and thus mis-mating of an RJ-11 communications plug comprises: a housing with a plug receiving cavity 122; at least one guide 130, 131 protruding from a first surface 124 of the housing into the plug receiving cavity 122; and at least one stop 127 provided at a second surface of the housing. The guide is configured to contact a plug housing of the RJ-11 plug upon insertion of the plug and directs the RJ-11 plug towards the second surface where the stop 127 prevents full insertion of the plug. In a separate embodiment, the housing may comprise a jack frame 120, wherein the guide 130, 131 extends from an interior surface 124 of the top wall of the frame and the stop 127 is formed in the bottom wall. In a further separate embodiment, first and second protrusions 130, 131 spaced apart from each other extend from a first interior surface 124 of the jack frame 120 into the plug receiving cavity 122 and a recess 126 is disposed in an opposite interior surface.
Patent GB-2475513-A (GB)
Title: Waste water drain bottle trap
Inventor: COOPER JOHN PHILIP
IPC: E03C1/29
Filed: 2009-11-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a bottle water trap 1 of the type used on sinks and basins. The trap has been modified by the addition of a valve 10 and stem 2 arrangement fitted to the bottom of the "U" seal of the trap. The stem extends up into the trap past the internal water seal formed by the "U" seal. The stem is held in position by a compression nut and olive 8. When the valve is opened, waste water drains from the sink into a bucket placed underneath. The water may then be reused to flush a toilet or for other grey water uses. The trap may be purpose made instead of modifying an existing trap.
Patent GB-2462755-A (GB)
Title: Shade Control System using shadow study data
Inventor: BERMAN JOEL
IPC: E06B9/32
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: A method for controlling a window covering in a building, said method comprises receiving user defined guideline data related to at least one of solar penetration or solar load; incorporating said user defined guideline data into a window management system, wherein said window management system includes data related to at least one of solar heat gain, window profile, or sun incident angle associated with said building, to enable said window management system to determine a standard window management routine; obtaining shadow study data related to said building; incorporating said shadow study data into said window management system; overriding said standard window movement routine; and determining whether to move said window covering based upon said shadow study data. The shadow data may include environmental data profile comprising information about the building, cityscape, topography or a natural structure.
Patent GB-120181-A (GB)
Title: A Surgical Shield (or Toe-sheath) for Wearing on the Toes to Hold them in Position.
Inventor: BALLANCE WILLIAM
IPC: A61F13/06
Filed: 1918-06-18
Abstract: 120,181. Ballance, W. June 18, 1918. Toe-stalls; stockings and socks.-A toe-stall comprises a bag formed by two superposed pieces of material sewn together between each toe, as shown in dotted lines. A brace f passes from one end e round the heel and preferably is bifurcated at the other end and attached to the upper and lower sides of the sheath at a point h opposite to the end division. The bifurcation may be omitted and the point of attachment varied. In a modified arrangement the brace may be omitted and an endless elastic band attached to the open edge of the sheath to grip the foot. The toe-sheath may be incorporated with an ordinary stocking in substitution for the usual toe-part.
Patent GB-1092416-A (GB)
Title: Temperature and pressure safety device
Inventor: HERMANS HUBERT
IPC: F16K17/38
Filed: 1965-03-09
Abstract: 1,092,416. Thermal switches; fluid actuation of switches. KONINKLIJKE METAALWARENFARBRIEKEN v/h J. N. DAALDEROP & ZONEN N.V. March 9, 1965 [March 9, 1964], No. 10061/65. Heading H2B. [Also in Division G1] A safety device for mounting in an opening of a wall of a chamber for heating liquids for responding to temperature and fluid pressure changes in the chamber comprises an apertured carrier 1 supporting a housing 19 by a flexible annular seal 3 sealed at one of its peripheries to the carrier 1 and at the other of its peripheries with the housing 19, one side of the seal 3 being adapted to being exposed to fluid pressure in the heating chamber, a shearable member 15 retained by the carrier 1 and resisting displacement of the housing 19 up to a loading corresponding with a given maximum fluid pressure in the heating chamber. The device also comprises a settable operating rod 16 displaceable between an inner and an outer position in the housing 19, means for coupling the rod 16 to an abutment member 28 slidable in a thermal-sensitive element comprising a container 22, 23 supporting member 28 for sliding between an inner and an outer position in the container 22, 23 and hermetically containing a fusible substance 24 retaining member 28 in the inner position in the container, and the coupling means automatically securing rod 16 to member 28 when the rod 16 is being set to occupy the inner position in the housing and thereby set the device, and means for automatically uncoupling rod 16 from member 28 during displacement of rod 16 upon fusion of substance 24, a spring 39 for urging rod 16 into the outer position in the housing 19, and a spring 26 for urging member 28 into container 22, 23, spring 39 being adapted to overcome spring 26. The means for coupling rod 16 to member 28 comprises a pawl 30 resiliently urged into coupling engagement with member 28, and the means for uncoupling provides a surface 37 for guiding pawl 30 clear of member 28 during displacement of rod 16 upon fusion of substance 24. Following upon fusion of substance 24 and uncoupling of rod 16 from member 28, member 28 is urged into the inner position in container 22, 23 by spring 26 so that when substance 24 re-solidifies, the device can be reset by pressing in rod 16 so that it re-couples with member 28. Pin 16 has a longitudinal slot with ends 41, 42 surrounding wire 15. Movement of the control rod operates a switch.
Patent GB-558821-A (GB)
Title: Feed water regulating apparatus for boilers
IPC: F22D5/14
Filed: 1942-07-20
Abstract: 558,821. Fluid-pressure servomotor-control systems. NORTHERN EQUIPMENT CO. July 20, 1942, No. 10088. Convention date, April 14. [Class 135] [Also in Group XIII] A boiler feed valve is actuated by a tubular V-shaped temperature responsive element 27 placed in the vertical centre line of the drum of a marine boiler and connected to the water and steam spaces through junctions 47, 46. The total expansion or contraction of the two arms of the element due to fall and rise of the boiler water level acts through levers 34, 38 and a link 42 to move an arm 45 of a lever actuating the feed valve. The expansion of one arm and the contraction of the other due to the relative inclination of the water level upon the roll of the ship act equally in opposite directions on the valve actuating lever. Instead of communicating the movements of the arms to the valve through levers, the arms may be surrounded by jackets containing volatile liquid the vapour pressure of which acts on a diaphragm motor actuating the feed valve. The valve may also be actuated in accordance with the variations of the steam flow. Actuation both in accordance with variations of water level and variations of steam flow may be effected through a servomotor.