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Patent GB-2438934-A (GB)
Title: Flavour-tipped writing instrument
Inventor: SENNIK DHRUVE
IPC: B43K23/08
Filed: 2006-06-28
Abstract: A writing instrument having a mechanism or device fitted on the end which releases a flavour e.g. strawberry, lemon, banana or orange when it is placed in a uses mouth. Preferably the lid is also flavoured. The flavour may be provided by a sweet like capsule inserted on the end of the pen or discreetly under the lid and may last as long as the ink in the instrument. The inclusion of a flavoured capsule may apply to all writing instruments except wooden pencils.
Patent GB-2430019-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline pig launching trap
Inventor: SUTTIE WALTER ROBERT
IPC: F16L55/46
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: A pipeline pig launching trap includes a casing 102 having a launching chamber 105 and a port 112 leading to a pipeline entry section 12, and also including a device 106, 110 for displacing a pig 116 positioned in the launching chamber 105 into the pipeline entry section 12. The casing 102 also includes a stand-by chamber 107, means 106, 110 for closing the port 112 leading to the pipeline entry section 12, and a moveable support 114 for the pig 116. The moveable support 114 is moved so that the pig 116 enters the launching chamber 105 for deployment into the pipeline via the pipeline entry section 12. The pig 116 is deployed by pushing it using the displacement device 106, 110, which preferably doubles up as the means 110 for closing the port 112. This trap allows the pig 116 to be cleaned by CIP (cleaned in place) fluid during normal operation of a system in which the trap is fitted.
Patent GB-2432489-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for closed loop transmit beamforming in MIMO systems with limited feedback
Inventor: LIN XINTIAN
IPC: H04J99/00
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: Method for feedback bandwidth reduction in a closed loop MIMO system by factoring non essential information, in particular phase information, out of a beamforming matrix.
Patent GB-2446871-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for improving hand cleanliness
Inventor: BRADDOCK MICHAEL
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2007-02-22
Abstract: A method for enforcing use of a hygiene procedure, e.g. hand-washing, comprises restricting movement of personnel by detecting a condition indicating that a hygiene procedure has not been carried out, or by not detecting a condition indicating that a hygiene procedure has been carried out, and actuating a movement restricting condition accordingly. The movement restriction may comprise the locking, or failing to unlock, of an exit. Detection of use of hygiene equipment may be sent to an ID card, preferably containing RFID technology, held by the user which may then be used to grant the user unrestricted movement, i.e. to unlock the exit. To promote further hygiene, the ID card may contain an antibacterial agent. The locking mechanism may also comprise an artificial 'nose', wherein the door is unlocked if a tracer agent added to the handwash is detected on a users hands.
Patent GB-2435164-A (GB)
Title: Charge control circuit for a micro-electromechanical device
Inventor: MARTIN ERIC T
IPC: G02B26/00
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a micro-electromechanical system (10) comprising an electrostatically controlled micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) device (26) having a first plate and a second plate separated by a deflection distance based on a variable capacitance, a charge storage device (22) configured to store a charge amount, and a switch circuit (18). The switch circuit is configured to control the variable capacitance of the MEMS device by sharing the charge amount between the charge storage device and the MEMS device to equalize the charge storage device and the MEMS device to a same voltage.
Patent GB-2440022-A (GB)
Title: Instrument panel allowing airbag deployment
Inventor: SADEK GARY
IPC: B60R21/215
Filed: 2007-07-03
Abstract: An instrument panel assembly (100) for a vehicle including a lower housing (120) having a first portion, and an upper panel (122) separate from and attached to the lower housing (120). The upper panel (122) defines a front edge and a rear edge. The rear edge is adjacent to the first portion of the lower housing (120) and faces a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The upper panel (120) is attached relative to the lower housing (120) at first and second attachment locations. The rear edge and a portion (125) of the upper panel (122) are adapted to deform and move in a direction outwardly from the first portion of the lower housing to define a gap (126) between the rear edge and the first portion of the lower housing to permit passage of a deployed air bag (112) through the gap (126) such that the upper panel (122) remains attached to the lower housing (120) at the first and second attachment locations.
Patent GB-2441643-A (GB)
Title: A collision avoidance system for unmanned aircraft
Inventor: ARIYUR KARTIK B
IPC: G05D1/10
Filed: 2007-09-04
Abstract: A method for collision avoidance of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) (110, figure 1A) with other aircraft (120, figure 1A) such as a manned aircraft or another UAV is provided. The method comprises detecting 210 an aircraft approaching a flight path (114, figure 1A) of an unmanned aerial vehicle, and estimating a position, range, and velocity of the aircraft 220. An estimated path of the aircraft is determined from the position, range, and velocity. A new flight path (130, figure 1B) is then calculated 250 for the unmanned aerial vehicle to a waypoint (118, figure 1B) to avoid the estimated path of the aircraft.
Patent GB-2454669-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial connector handling misalignment
Inventor: JORDAN PETER
IPC: H01R13/42
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: A connector arrangement comprises a rigid inner conductor 107, a dielectric sleeve 111 arranged around the inner conductor and a rigid outer conductor 109 arranged around the sleeve. A surface of at least one of the inner conductor, the sleeve and the outer conductor is provided with a taper, such that the sleeve fixes the relative transverse positions of the inner and outer conductors at a first end of the arrangement and not at a second end of the arrangement. The inner conductor is longitudinally slidable relative to the outer conductor. Thus the inner conductor can be connected to connector 13, and then the sleeve and the outer conductor (held together by steps 113, 115) can be slid over it. The taper provides a gap which allows the inner and outer conductors to float relatively transversely. Such an arrangement is suitable for use in hostile environments, such as in high temperature pipelines, in which there are large temperature variations and in which the positional variation of mating connectors is high, and can be used to connect to an antenna in the pipeline.
Patent GB-2443353-A (GB)
Title: Artificial impedance structure
Inventor: SIEVENPIPER DANIEL F
IPC: H01Q15/00
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: A method for guiding waves over objects, a method for improving a performance of an antenna, and a method for improving a performance of a radar are disclosed. The methods disclosed teach how an impedance structure can be used to guide waves over objects.
Patent GB-2458949-A (GB)
Title: Production of hydrogen via batteries as a fuel source.
Inventor: SCOTT CHARLES ALVIN
IPC: B01D53/00
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: A systematic process of, utilizing 'Low-voltage' electrical circuits 2a and 2b, with renewable energy sources 1, to systematically charge and discharge a plurality of 'wet' electrolytic type batteries 3 to give off gases. The gases are drawn into a system of mechanisms and containers 4, within a central 'module', where the Hydrogen is separated from Oxygen and other 'impurities', to provide a low volume supply of Hydrogen as fuel for motor vehicles 5. It may also represent a secondary supply 6 for use in conjunction with the stored Oxygen 7 as a fuel for household use, by adapting existing boilers and cookers or utilizing the hot exhaust gases given off by a turbine powered booster generator as heat source for a combined central heating and cooker unit. The gas supply system may comprise a hydraulic pump and ram.
Patent GB-2448968-A (GB)
Title: Foamed fluid additive containing hydrolyzed keratin for underbalanced hydrocarbon well drilling
Inventor: ZAMORA FRANK
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: A method of drilling or gas-lifting where the methods includes the use of a foaming agent and a gas, where the foaming agent is a hydrolyzed keratin and for a portion of the drilling or gas-lift operation the hydrostatic pressure of the fluid in the well is less than an hydrostatic pressure of the formation being drilled or under production. The method may involve capillary coiled tubing (CCT) technology. A defoaming agent may be used to break the foam and produce at two phase system. Anti-freeze or winterizing agents may be added to the drilling fluid.
Patent GB-2445130-A (GB)
Title: Garment support device
Inventor: ROBINSON ALAN JOHN
IPC: A47G25/20
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: Garment supporting devices and garment hangers are disclosed. One garment supporting device for attaching to a garment hanger comprises a shoulder receiving section operable to conform to a shoulder region of a garment when hung on the garment hanger. By being attachable to a conventional garment hanger, the garment supporting device effectively alters the dimensions of the hanger to accommodate the dimensions of the garment to be supported, especially its shoulder regions. Adapting the shoulder receiving section to conform to the shoulder region of a garment enables the same device to be applied to a conventional hanger in order to support garments having a range of differing sizes. Conforming to the shoulder region increases support in this region and reduces the likelihood of creating deformations therein.
Patent GB-2459499-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine inlet duct
Inventor: COOMBS MICHAEL LESLIE JOHN
IPC: F03D3/04
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: A duct structure (12, figures 1 and 2), suitable for use as a wind turbine inlet, comprises a plurality of ducts (13, figure 3) arranged substantially in a circle. Each duct (13) comprises a relatively wider horizontal part 14 and a relatively narrower vertical part (15, figure 3) connected thereto. In use air enters the horizontal part 14 of the duct (13) and is then passed into the vertical part (15). The air then exits the vertical part (15) of the duct (13) and enters an air space 19 which is bounded, at least in part, by panels 18 extending from the exit ends of the vertical parts (15) of each duct (13). A vertical axis, but axial flow, turbine 20, 21 may be enclosed in the air space 19, a generator or alternator 22 being driven by rotation thereof. Restrictor means (figures 8-11) responsive to wind speed may be provided to control the amount of air that passes into the duct structure (12).
Patent GB-2449773-A (GB)
Title: Camera-shake reduction
Inventor: SAKAGUCHI HIROTAKA
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: An image pickup apparatus 1 comprises an image pickup section 3 incorporating a pickup sensor, such as a CCD or CMOS sensor. Upon receipt of a user input such as camera shutter operation via input section 7, the apparatus records a plurality of images to temporary memory section 12 during the shutter operation period. Acceleration sensor 8 detects movement of the apparatus and the system controller 12 is able to determine the time at which apparatus movement is minimal. The controller is then able to select one of the plurality of images stored in temporary memory section 12 that most closely corresponds to minimal apparatus movement. The selected image is stored in storage section 9. If an image is not selected due to excessive detected movement, a warning may be output to the user, for example via sound-output section (ie speaker) 10. The apparatus aids the user to record an optimal image with minimized camera-shake resulting from unintentional movement of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2448271-A (GB)
Title: DNS traffic switch
Inventor: FLEISCHMAN ROBERT M
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: A device, method and system for regulating networks using Domain Name System (DNS) are disclosed herein. The exemplary DNS switch may have DNS input (208) for receiving DNS requests and responses and a memory (204) for storing network rules relating to handling DNS requests and responses. The DNS switch may also have a processor (206) for identifying DNS information associated with the DNS requests and responses, applying the network rules to the DNS information, and producing a DNS switch response based on the applied network rules. The DNS switch also may have DNS output (210) for transmitting the DNS switch responses.
Patent GB-2454322-A (GB)
Title: Symbol to sub-carrier interleaver for DVB-T2 wherein the permutation matrix applied to the LFSR bits is varied from OFDM symbol to OFDM symbol
Inventor: TAYLOR MATTHEW PAUL ATHOL
IPC: H04J11/00
Filed: 2008-10-24
Abstract: DVB-T and DVB-H (de)interleave symbols to/from sub-carriers using a pseudo random sequence generated using an LFSR (linear feedback shift register) <B>200</B> whose bits are fed through a permutation matrix <B>210</B> to generate the read/write address for the interleaver memory. The invention provides improved separation between symbols either by applying an offset to the addresses that changes from symbol to symbol, or by changing the permutation matrix from symbol to symbol. The invention normally uses a rotating sequence of offsets or matrices. The interleaver can also switch between a mode wherein a memory location is written to with the next symbol immediately after the current symbol has been read (Fig. 4), when the number of sub-carriers exceeds half the number of memory locations, and a mode where alternate symbols are each assigned their own memory locations otherwise (Figs. 9 and 10).
Patent GB-2456920-A (GB)
Title: Hanging bar having a pair of bar suspension artifacts and two substrate engagement artifacts for supporting a substrate
Inventor: SNEDDON STUART
IPC: A47G1/18
Filed: 2009-02-02
Abstract: A hanging bar is disclosed which comprises an elongate, stabiliser bar 20 which incorporates as integral parts of the bar a pair of mutually spaced bar suspension artifacts 26,28 (e.g. dome-shaped deformations), and two substrate engagement artifacts (21 ,Fig.1) (e.g. hooks) mutually spaced longitudinally of the stabiliser bar and integral therewith, wherein the substrate engagement hooks engage with apertures 18,19 in a substrate 12. Alternatively, in another arrangement (Fig.6) the substrate has a fixed first distance between its said apertures, and the hanging aid comprises an elongate, stabiliser bar (222) with a modulus of elasticity permitting it to be manually bowed, at least one suspension artifact (226) for use in supporting the bar, and two substrate engagement artifacts 223,224 (e.g. hooks) mutually spaced longitudinally of the unstressed bar by a fixed second distance that is marginally greater than the said fixed first distance between the substrate's said apertures. The stabilizer bar is arcuately bendable manually to permit engagement of the engagement hooks into the substrate apertures and, upon release, to engage resiliently the substrate without tearing the apertures.
Patent GB-2457821-A (GB)
Title: Method for the calculation of fluid interface level
Inventor: AASHEIM ROBERT
IPC: G01F23/22
Filed: 2007-08-27
Abstract: A method for calculating the boundary layer level between fluids, in particular the boundary layer level between oil and water in connection with the use of a segment-based boundary layer meter. The calculations are based on the use of measurement signals from a number of segments, n, and the boundary layer level, L, of the water is calculated as follows: L=[(P-Po)/(Pv-Po)]*(Lu-Ll)+Llwhere: Lu Upper water range area (*), LlLower water range area (*), Pn Density of segment no. n from the profile meter,   ñ  Pn Corrected density for segment no. n, P Calculated mean density, Pv Mean density of water from the profile meter, Po Mean density of oil from the profile meter, N Total number of segments included.
Patent GB-2467389-A (GB)
Title: Side member attachment to a skate, boot or other footwear
Inventor: COOMBES KAREN
IPC: A63B5/00
Filed: 2009-06-10
Abstract: An inline skate, boot or other footwear comprises at least one side member 11 and 12 to engage the ground when the skate, boot or other footwear is inclined at a required angle. The members 11 and 12 are arranged such that they can slide over the ground in any direction. The members 11 and 12 may comprise free rotating balls or skid or grind plates or pads that slide along the floor. The inline skate with the attached side members 11 and 12 improves the ability of the skate to perform manoeuvres when the skate is used to simulate ice skating on an indoor floor.
Patent GB-2471082-A (GB)
Title: Combined lintel and cavity tray
Inventor: GANNON KIERAN
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 2009-06-15
Abstract: A combined lintel and cavity tray for particular use in a cavity wall, comprises a lintel and tray component (1) and a pair of insert components (2). The insert components are affixed to the opposing ends of the lintel and cavity tray to form the combined unit. Moisture entering the cavity space is drained through a series of perforations (6) and (7), located on the structural wall (14B) and discharged to a chamber below (14) formed between the two skins of the lintel and cavity tray component and the insert components. The water is free to flow on wall (14A) to the external face of the external leaf, exiting through perforations (8), located on the leading edge of the lintel. An unobstructed passage way for air to enter, circulate and exit the cavity of the wall is maintained throughout, achieved through a continuation of the lower chamber and through dedicated ventilation holes (5) located on the upper structural wall.
Patent GB-2464387-A (GB)
Title: Packaging for shock-protection
Inventor: PITT JEFFREY GRAHAM
IPC: B65D81/02
Filed: 2009-10-09
Abstract: A one-piece thermoformed packaging device for article shock-protection comprises a plurality of elongate wings 2, 3 that are hinged together, each wing having upstanding flanges or shoulders 7, 8 that are spaced apart laterally to define an intervening channel for receiving a portion of the article to be protected. A portion of each wing preferably abuts a portion of another wing when the device is folded about the mutual hinge of the two wings. Ridges and intervening grooves 5, 6 may run along the two wings within the mutually-abutting portions, said portions preferably being inclined portions 9 of the flange. The inclined portions may form a mitre joint when in mutual abutment. Recesses, in which the cross-section preferably reduces with depth within the recess, may be provided in the channel of each wing to afford shock-protection.
Patent GB-2475331-A (GB)
Title: Reference frequency source
Inventor: STEIN YAAKOV
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2009-11-17
Abstract: An optical system, e.g. a source defining a reference frequency, produces a train of optical pulses having a stable interpulse period. The system defines a path, e.g, a waveguide, for the pulses. The system may be a frequency reference, comprising: an optical waveguide 22 closed on itself so that a light pulse 42 inserted into the waveguide circulates therein; a light source 24 coupled to the waveguide and controllable to generate the light pulse 42; and a detector 26 coupled to a region of the waveguide that generates an output pulse 44 each time the circulating light pulse passes the region.
Patent GB-2476240-A (GB)
Title: Device for securing a refuse bin
Inventor: HILL COLIN
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2009-12-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for securing and locking a wheelie bin (100) in a fixed position, such as to a wall or a fixed frame (40, fig 4). The device comprises a support member (12) having at each end (12a; 12b) a rotating arm locator (14a; 14b) such as elongate slots (24). A rotating arm (16) is retained in said locators in a manner allowing both rotation and a degree of vertical movement at each end. The rotating arm has means to retain the bin handle (110) shaped so as to securely retain the bin to the support member of the device, such as hooks (18). The rotating arm further comprises a handle or lever (20) allowing the device to be locked when the rotating arm has been rotated to secure the bin against the support member of the device, preferably by a padlock or locking mechanism. The device may also comprise a bin lid restrictor (30) to prevent unauthorised access; this may take the form of a pad or bar (36) that projects over the lid of the bin.
Patent GB-1573521-A (GB)
Title: Electrical generators
IPC: H02J7/24
Filed: 1977-03-10
Abstract: A multi-phase generator has a separately excited shunt field which is controlled by a voltage regulator. A free-wheeling diode is connected in parallel with the field. The voltage regulator is included in a single, hermetically sealed housing which has a metal base plate forming one terminal of the voltage regulator; two insulated terminals project from the voltage regulator and are sealed, in insulated relation, through the housing, preferably the base plate. Three monolithic semi-conductor integrated circuit (IC) chips are located within the sealed housing, two of them soldered to the base plate so that one of the semi-conductor connections of the chip are directly connected to the base plate, the connection being for the collector of the power transistor and the anode of the free-wheeling diode, the control portion of the voltage regulator being secured to a ceramic plate which is attached to the base plate, other terminals from the voltage regulator are being effected internally, by bonding wires, and to the two externally excessible contacts, so that the entire assembly is simple, readily manufactured, and requires little assembly, labor and time for connection to an alternator structure.
Patent GB-1077992-A (GB)
Title: Copolyamides
Inventor: MOHAJER ALI AKBAR
IPC: C08G69/02
Filed: 1964-03-11
Abstract: A linear fibre-forming polyamide is derived from a C4- 20 aliphatic -a o -diamine and a C6- 22 aliphatic -a ,o -dicarboxylic acid and/or a aliphatic o -aminocarboxylic acid and 0.5-1.25 mole per cent of an N,N-bis(3-amino-propyl) piperazine, the number of amino and carboxyl groups in the mixture being equal.  The following amide forming derivatives may be used in place of the corresponding acid or amine: the diacid/diamine salt, the N-formyl amine, the ethyl ester of a carboxylic acid, the lactam of an aminoacid.  Diamines specified are hexamethylene, pentamethylene, dodecamethylene, decamethylene, 3 - methylhexa-methylene, tetramethylene, and octamethylene diamines and 1,6-diamino-6-methyl heptane. Dicarboxylic acids specified are adipic, sebacic, b -methyl adipic, pimelic and hexadecane dicarboxylic. Aminoacids specified are e-amino-caproic, o -amino-undecanoic and e -amino-heptanoic acids.  Monofunctional compounds, e.g. acetic acid, may also be present.  Dyes, pigments, dye-formers, plasticizers, delustrants and other resins may be added to the reaction mixture.  In examples the reactants are heated in an N2 atmosphere.  In Example (3) TiO2 and water are added.ALSO:Polyamides of improved dye-affinity contain 0.5-1.25% of -NH(CH2)3N(C4H8)N(CH2)3 NHCO- alkylene-CO-recurring units together with -NH-alkylene-NHCO-alkylene-CO- and/or -NH-alkylene-CO-recurring units in which N (C4H8)N represents a piperazine residue and the alkylene groups contain 4-20 carbon atoms.  In Example polyamides derived from hexamethylene diamine, adipic acid and N,N1-bis(g -aminopropyl) piperazine are dyed with Solacet Blue and Erio Anthracene Brilliant Blue-(The words Solacet and Erio are Registered Trade Marks).