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Patent GB-2406260-A (GB)
Title: A refuse container with a lockable, hinged lid
Inventor: HANLON JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: Refuse container comprises a bin (25), normally made of metal, and a lid (10), normally made from deformable plastics material by rotational or centrifugal moulding. The lid (10) of the bin comprises a series of spaced-apart hinge members (11) disposed along one edge of the lid, wherein each hinge member (except the two at the ends thereof) bears an open channel (11a) adapted to embrace a common hinge pin (18) without completely surrounding it. This construction eliminates the need for detachable mould parts (e.g. metal plugs, such as brass pins) in the mould, which parts constitute inconvenience in conventional moulding. The lid (10) of the bin also comprises a screen member (42), normally moulded integrally with the lid, and disposed at another non-hinged edge of the lid. The screen member (42) projects from the lid and is adapted to partially encompass a locking device (50, Figure 9) for the lid thereby shielding the elements of the locking device from the inner contents of the refuse container. The locking device is received in a D-shaped aperture (40) of the lid.
Patent GB-2402178-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine
Inventor: OKITA YOJI
IPC: F02C7/18
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A gas turbine engine, comprising a front cooling plate (85) fitted to a front stationary part (69) near the front side of a turbine disk (55), a front cooling flow passage (87) formed between the opposed face of the front cooling plate (85) and the front face of the rim part of the turbine disk (55), a rear cooling plate (93) fitted to a rear stationary part (81) near the rear side of the turbine disk (55), and a rear cooling flow passage (95) formed between the opposed face of the rear cooling plate (93) and the rear face of the rim part of the turbine disk (55).
Patent GB-2412040-A (GB)
Title: Periodic notification messages related to a broadcast or multicast service
Inventor: VAN LIESHOUT GERARDUS JOHANNES
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2005-01-05
Abstract: A method of transmitting messages related to a broadcast or multicast service, e.g. MBMS, from a network element to mobile terminals in a cellular communications system. First and second notification messages are sent to the mobile terminals according to first and second cycles respectively. The first cycle is preferably longer than the second cycle and may be the longest discontinuous reception (DRX) cycle. The first notification message may be an MBMS notification indicator 103 notifying mobile terminals in idle states to receive the second notification messages 105a-105c on a multicast control channel (MCCH). The first message may include configurations for transmitting data to the mobile terminals and the second message may include a pointer to one of the configurations to be used for a particular multicast service.
Patent GB-2407502-A (GB)
Title: Modulation of activation of glucocorticoid receptors ß-breakdown products of glucocorticiods
Inventor: WALKER BRIAN ROBERT
IPC: A61P17/10
Filed: 2003-06-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to the modulation of glucocorticoid metabolism. In particular the invention relates to the modulation of the functional activity of the glucocorticoid receptor by 5  a  reduced metabolic breakdown products of glucocorticoids.
Patent GB-2415466-A (GB)
Title: Device for holding timing belt wheels in position
Inventor: WU PI-LIANG
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: A holding device for a timing belt wheel module includes an elongate link (10), a first holding member (20) secured on a distal end of the link (10) , and a second holding member (30) movably mounted on the link. Each of the first holding member (20) and the second holding member (30) includes a fixed snap plate (22,32), a movable snap plate (24,34), and locking bolt (26,36). Thus, the holding device is used to hold timing belt wheel modules of different sizes, types and specifications without having to prepare multiple sets of holders of different sizes, types and specifications, thereby facilitating maintenance of the timing belt wheel module.
Patent GB-2424619-A (GB)
Title: Expanding file with plastic components.
Inventor: LIM SOON HUAT
IPC: B42F7/08
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: The expanding file is made from a combination of paperboard and plastic material. The cover is made from paperboard wrapped in plastic or from plastic coated paper material and the expanding pockets are made from plastic which is then glued or welded by heat, high frequency or ultrasonics on to the inside edges of the cover.
Patent GB-2415514-A (GB)
Title: Focus point indictation mark in viewfinder
Inventor: IWAMOTO SHIGERU
IPC: G03B19/12
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A camera has a viewfinder (10) for forming a subject image to be observed, a multipoint auto-focus adjuster for focussing the subject image on the basis of multiple focus points (MP1-11) defined on the subject image, a superimposer (25, 26, 10 32) for superimposing an indicator mark on a position of a given focus point, and a focus point luminance detector (24) for detecting a luminance of the position. The superimposer is for superimposing the indicator mark such that a brightness of the indicator mark is directly proportional to the luminance of the position to ensure its visibility.
Patent GB-2431758-A (GB)
Title: Grouping of information items on a page
Inventor: BALINSKY HELEN
IPC: G06F40/191
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: A plurality of information items and a definition of one or more groups of information items to be formed on a page are received 40,42, as is a candidate layout of the information items on the page 44. Perceptual distances between information items in the candidate layout are determined 46, the perceptual distances representing both physical distance and graphical variation between relevant information items. It is determined from the perceptual distances whether the candidate layout satisfies predetermined criteria such that the candidate layout is perceived as visually representing the one or more groups 48. If the candidate layout is not perceived as visually representing the one or more groups, it is modified or regenerated until it does so 50.
Patent GB-2420566-A (GB)
Title: Fibre drafting apparatus
Inventor: IYPE CHERIAN
IPC: D01H5/26
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A drafting assembly for drafting a fibre web has upper and lower rear apron loops 27, 28 having respective support surfaces to grip card web fibres between them and transport the fibres from a rear entrance to a rear nip point, upper and lower front apron loops 29, 30 having respective support surfaces 33, 34 to grip card web fibres between them and transport the fibres from a front nip point 35 to an exit point 36, the front and rear nip points being adjacent and arranged so that the front nip point receives fibres which exit near the rear nip point, the nip point of each loop being wedge shaped with the arms of the loop on each side of the nip point converging at an acute angle towards the nip point.
Patent GB-2432430-A (GB)
Title: A fuel injection controller to control the injection of fuel to individual cylinders of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: GAUNT PATRICK
IPC: F02D41/30
Filed: 2005-11-19
Abstract: An electronic controller 1 with inputs 2 that include the throttle setting, outputs 4 that include signals to a mechanical means of controlling whether or not fuel is injected on each combustion stroke for each cylinder and that uses an algorithm to determine from the required throttle setting what proportion of combustion strokes should have fuel injected, at the same time as it attempts to distribute the power strokes over time and between the cylinders to give the smoothest running of the engine. Preferably the controller would have as a minimum an additional input to monitor engine speed and an additional output to control the volume of fuel being injected. To minimise uneven running at lower engine speeds the algorithm used by the controller would reduce the volume of fuel being injected and increase the proportion of combustion strokes where fuel injection took place. The controller may be retro fitted to an existing internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2418494-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear quadrupole resonance inspection system
Inventor: SHILSTONE GARETH NIGEL
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: A multi-resonant nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR) inspection system is disclosed. The system comprises a multi-resonant circuit 16 tuned to simultaneously transmit and receive a plurality of signais. The receiver circuit comprises passive circuit protection in the form of a lumped element quarter-wave unit 10 and a signal generator 6 and frequency mixer 8 are used to modify the return signais in order to facilitate signal monitoring. The system has been shown to simultaneously detect RDX and PETN.
Patent GB-2423627-A (GB)
Title: Physical key to facilitate an inactive mode for a state of charge indicator within a battery
Inventor: BRUCE GREGG
IPC: H01M10/48
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: The invention provides a system and battery including a state-of-charge indicator (SOCI) to monitor and display the amount of charge within the battery. The SOCI is capable of operating in a hibernate mode, an active mode, and/or a sleep mode. The battery may be manufactured, shipped and/or stored with the SOCI operating in a power-saving hibernate mode. The SOCI may exit the hibernate mode and begin operating in active mode if a physical key connected to the battery is removed. In addition, the SOCI may operate in a sleep mode while the battery is not being used to conserve power. Furthermore, the invention provides a method of making a battery including a SOCI to monitor and display the state of charge of the battery.
Patent GB-2424347-A (GB)
Title: Providing call service in a wireless local area network (WLAN).
Inventor: YOON JOO-YEOL
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: In a method and apparatus for providing call service in a wireless local area network (WLAN) system, when the number of calls that can be established via an access point (AP) has reached a maximum value in the wireless local area network system, communication state information for a plurality of APs is managed and automatic roaming to a neighboring AP to establish a call is performed upon receipt of a call request. Also, when a wireless terminal having an established call is required to hand-over to a neighboring AP, call termination and quality deterioration are prevented by not performing hand-over when the neighboring AP is in a busy state. The wireless terminal does not perform a scan for APs to roam to, but requests and receives information on APs from a VOIP server. The information includes whether an AP is idle or busy (available or unavailable) to handle the call. Requests occur a call set up or handover.
Patent GB-2437705-A (GB)
Title: Pouch for storing waste chewing gum prior to its disposal
Inventor: MCCORMACK IAN
IPC: A45C11/00
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: A pouch 1 for storing waste chewing gum comprises a pouch made from plastics material with a hinged front flap 2 secured by a press stud fastener 3 and a supply of tear-off papers 5 for wrapping the waste chewing gum before it is placed in the pouch for storage. The pouch is reusable, may be foil lined and may be fabricated from ethylene-vinyl acetate which does not produce toxic gas when burnt. The pouch provides a safe and sensible device for the disposal of chewing gum litter by enabling people to wrap the waste gum and keep it in the pouch until it can be properly disposed of.
Patent GB-2433823-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device with light emitting diode backlight unit
Inventor: BANG JU-YOUNG
IPC: F21V7/00
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: The backlight unit 400 comprises a reflector 420 having a plurality of grooves or recesses with an inclined inner circumference, and a plurality of light emitting diodes 430 formed at or in the grooves 423. The groove openings and their lower surfaces may be circular or polygonal. Light emitted by LEDs 430 is reflected upwards at the inner circumference of the groove. The backlight unit supplies light to the LCD panel 460. The unit also comprises a heat sink, light diverter 435 and diffuser plate 447.
Patent GB-2428136-A (GB)
Title: Data carrier arrangement for a semiconductor wafer processing tape apparatus
Inventor: SEGAWA TAKESHI
IPC: H01L21/683
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: An RF memory IC data carrier tag 12a is mounted on a spool 12 holding a semiconductor wafer processing tape 14 and stores process data relating to optimised conditions of sticking speed and pressure of the tape, tape dimensions, lot numbers etc. A read/write device 36 for the data carrier is mounted on a winding shaft 34 of a wafer tape winding apparatus 32. In addition, the wafer tape winding apparatus can write data to a semiconductor wafer storage cassette or a ring frame. Providing the tape process data locally using an RF tag rather than via a remote computer simplifies process control for wafer grinding, dicing and die bonding operations.
Patent GB-2443008-A (GB)
Title: Group management in a Session Initiation Protocol network.
Inventor: BALLETTE MARCO
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: A first embodiment is described for managing a group of telecommunications devices. Group information is distributed between the telecommunication devices using a SIP event notification framework, and particularly by a SIP PUBLISH method. The SIP PUBLISH method creates or modifies the group information. In the first embodiment the group of devices form a peer-to-peer network. The devices may be mobile or cellular telecommunications devices. A second embodiment is disclosed for sharing content between a first device and a second device. A group of devices, including the first device is established. The group is arranged such that the first device is notified by a SIP NOTIFY message when the second device wishes to join the group. In response to the SIP NOTIFY message, the first device selectively provides the second device with data enabling the content to be accessed by the second device. The first device subscribes to the group as a "watcher" of the group members in order to receive the SIP NOTIFY message, whenever devices intend to join its group.
Patent GB-2430753-A (GB)
Title: Electrophoresis technique
Inventor: JONES IAN HUGH
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a controller for an aqueous bio-polymer separation device. The separation device comprises a container (2) having an aqueous solution therein, comprising at least three compartments (4, 6, 8, 10), wherein the first compartment and second compartment are in fluidic communication, and the second and third compartment are in fluidic communication. The controller comprises a means to control the pH of the aqueous solution in the first and/or third compartment to a value such that the pH in the first and third compartment is maintained substantially constant on application of a current through the aqueous solution.
Patent GB-2436437-A (GB)
Title: Feedback fragmentation in ion trap mass spectrometers
Inventor: HARTMER RALF
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: The invention relates to acquisition methods for fragment ion spectra of peptides in RF ion trap mass spectrometers, which are usually coupled to separation methods such as chromatography or capillary electrophoresis. The invention provides a method which analyzes each fragment ion spectrum measured for the occurrence of a dominant ion species. Such an occurrence leads to the measurement being repeated, but this time with an additional collision excitation of the dominant ion species. The initial fragmentation can be induced by collisions or electrons.
Patent GB-2444306-A (GB)
Title: Managing Menu Structures in Mobile Electronic Apparatus.
Inventor: CHEN TE CHENG
IPC: H04M1/72472
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A mobile electronic apparatus, method, and computer readable medium for dynamically arranging the display sequence of a plurality of function options are provided. A sensing module senses a plurality of environment parameters such as the location of the apparatus. An input module receives a user's input to choose the function options. A storage module stores information which is updated dynamically according to chosen times of the function options. A processing module arranges the display sequence of the function options according to the environment parameters and the information. Finally, a display module displays the function options according to the display sequence in order to solve the problems of adjusting the display sequence manually and simply according to the chosen times of the prior art.
Patent GB-2438938-A (GB)
Title: Pilot valve
Inventor: MAY JOHN HENRY
IPC: F16K31/12
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: A pilot valve for controlling operation of a hydraulically-actuated pressure reducing valve includes a housing and a first valve member 28 and seat 29 mounted in the housing for movement relative thereto in response to the outlet pressure of the pressure reducing valve. Movement of a second valve member, comprising a nozzle 24 fixed to the inside of a toroidal ring 25 discharging flow from a chamber within the second valve member onto the seat 29, is caused by differential pressure applied between diaphragms 22 and 23 reacting against a resiliently biased member 16. Control by the pilot valve is dependent on the relative positions of the first and second valve members.
Patent GB-2436827-A (GB)
Title: Tape measure housing
Inventor: SHUTE MATTHEW R
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: A tape measure a housing having first and second housing portions 2, 22 joined by a seam 110 that is asymmetrically disposed on the assembled housing. The first housing portion 1 comprises a receptacle in which the tape measure components are located and the second housing portion 22 comprises a cover that encloses the receptacle. The housing is weighted such that the center of gravity of the housing is oriented so that the housing will assume a predetermined orientation when dropped from a height.
Patent GB-2438516-A (GB)
Title: Portable Aircraft oxygen supply unit
Inventor: RASSLOFF THOMAS
IPC: A62B7/14
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft oxygen supply unit, which is arranged in a portable transport container (16) with at least one oxygen storage device (2, 2', 2'') and with a breathing requirement regulator (14, 14' 14'') connected thereto via a flexible tubing conduit (12, 12', 12''), to which an oxygen mask (36, 36', 36'') may be connected at the exit side.
Patent GB-2439429-A (GB)
Title: Non-rotating scraper
Inventor: BOOTH RICHARD KEITH
IPC: E21B37/00
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: A cleaning device connectable to a downhole tool for use within a well bore, the cleaning device comprising: a base member 36 non-rotatably mountable to the downhole tool; and at least one sleeve 32 member rotatably mountable to and around the base member 36, the sleeve member 32 having a support member 33 and at least one protruding blade 34 which protrudes from the support member 33 and which, in use, contacts an inner surface of the well bore. The support member 33 includes a bearing material such as a copper beryllium alloy. Also disclosed is a method of assembling a downhole tool which includes a non-rotating scraper. A further embodiment describes a scraper which includes a lubricant reservoir (80, fig 4) which is in fluid communication with an interface (72, fig 4) of a base member (52, fig 4) and a sleeve member (74, fig 4), such that rotation of the base member (52, fig 4) relative to the sleeve member (74, fig 4) lubricates the interface (72, fig 4).
Patent GB-2441202-A (GB)
Title: Cassette with a plurality of fuses
Inventor: PAVLOVIC SLOBADAN
IPC: H01R13/68
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A fuse cassette, which can be used with power distribution boxes (PDBs), for example in a vehicle, comprises a fuse circuit 48 and a housing 30. The fuse circuit has a power distribution bar 60 for distributing power between a number of terminals 62-70. The terminals include electrical traces 72-80 having fuse-like characteristics, which may be made of a lower melting point material such as tin. The housing includes slots 40-44 for connectors to be connected. The terminals may be male, or have spring clips (82-90, Fig 4) to make them female terminals. The fuse cassette may be irreparable, the fuse circuit may be made in several parts, and a single connector may connect in two or more slots to use fuses in parallel.
Patent GB-2452043-A (GB)
Title: Radiator thermostatic control
Inventor: HENRY STEVEN
IPC: F16K31/64
Filed: 2007-08-21
Abstract: A thermostatic control device 10 for regulating the flow of heating fluid in a conduit attached to a radiator comprises actuation means 16, 17 operable to alter the flow of heating fluid in the conduit, processing means 21 for controlling the actuation means, a first temperature sensor 18 for sensing the ambient temperature in the vicinity of the device, and a second temperature sensor 19 for sensing the temperature of the conduit. The processing means 21 receives temperature inputs from the first and second temperature sensors and produces an output based on the temperature inputs for controlling the actuation means. The processing means calculates a correction to the temperature input measured by the first sensor using the temperature input measured by the second sensor.
Patent GB-2452544-A (GB)
Title: Transforming an image to a model after identifying the best transform metric
Inventor: BERESFORD RATNA
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: A method of calculating a transform matrix for transforming points in a model of an object to an image of the object captured by a camera. The camera produces a two dimensional view of the object, the object having a plane, which includes a plurality of lines defining features on the plane of the object. The method comprises identifying a plurality of triplets of points on the lines of the object in the, image from the camera, each of the triplets of points providing three or more non co-linear points on the lines of the object. The method includes identifying a sample triplet of points in the model, for each of the identified plurality of triplets of points, calculating a transform matrix which will transform the sample triplet from the model onto the identified triplet of points from the camera image, for each of the identified transform matrices, calculating a transform matrix for transforming a plurality of points on the lines of the object from the model to the image, calculating a comparison metric between the points transformed from the lines of the plane of the object in the model and corresponding points in the image view of the object, and identifying the transform matrix which produces the best comparison metric. The identified transform matrix can therefore be used to transform points on the model into the image produced by the camera, or points in the image onto the model.
Patent GB-2453151-A (GB)
Title: Wall mounted toothpaste tube holder
Inventor: PETRIE IAN GALLOWAY
IPC: A47K5/18
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: A holder for a toothpaste tube comprises an upright vertical surface 1, a horizontal ledge 2 with a V-shaped slot 3 for holding the neck of a toothpaste tube. The tube is inserted into the slot and gripped at the neck of the tube. When positioned at the furthest point of the slot, the tube cap is tightened and the tube secured in place. The holder is clipped via tabs 8 to a wall bracket 6 which is connected to a wall with two suitable fixing screws for mounting the device.