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Patent GB-2399994-A (GB)
Title: Distributed message transmission system and method
Inventor: WOOD IAN
IPC: H04M17/02
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for delivering a message between a plurality of telecommunications components in a telecommunications network are described. The plurality of telecommunications components in the telecommunications network are interconnected over a telecommunications communication protocol link and the systems described herein may allow data, such as SMS messages, to be intelligently introduced to selected points in a telecommunications network for onward delivery to their destinations. Apparatus for carrying out the methods described herein may comprise means for connecting to a first telecommunications component via a first connection separate from the telecommunications communication protocol link, means for connecting to a second telecommunications component via a second connection separate from the telecommunications communication protocol link, means for selecting one of the first and second components as an introduction point for the message and means for delivering the message into the telecommunications network via the selected one of the first and second connections.
Patent GB-2414968-A (GB)
Title: Buoyant device with variable buoyancy characteristics
Inventor: AXFORD NIGEL
IPC: B63G8/42
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: A buoyant device has a body (1, Fig 1) and an elongate tail (2). The body carries a payload. The tail (2) is moveable, e.g. by pivoting, between a closed and an open position. This movement changes the position of the centre of mass of the device relative to the centre of buoyancy. As a result the device can move through the water, with the tail in the closed position, with minimal drag. However, when the tail moves to the open position, the body pivots in the water so that the body, and hence the payload is supported in a stable manner.
Patent GB-2408617-A (GB)
Title: Assisting the passage of an entity through successive zones to a destination
Inventor: WINAND HENRI MICHEL ANDRE
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A method and a corresponding system for assisting the passage of an entity (10) through successive zones (Zn to Z1) to a destination (40) are provided. The method includes the steps of: associating an identifier with the entity; creating a plurality of required incidents for the entity, each required incident having a place reference and a time reference associated with it, the required incidents including a final incident for which the place reference is the destination and the time reference is a predetermined time; at intervals, detecting the presence of the entity in one of said zones and the time of said presence, thereby generating a match; registering correspondences between the matches thus-generated and said required incidents; and generating an alert for the entity when the time reference for a required incident is reached and that incident does not have a corresponding match. The method operates on a pull system whereby earlier events are driven by the requirements of future events. The method allows preventative action to be taken before delays occur and can adjust to deal with variations in local conditions. A preferred embodiment is implemented in a transport hub, where the entities may be passengers, crew or luggage.
Patent GB-2408716-A (GB)
Title: Removing ring shaped pressure sensitive adhesive elements from a release sheet
Inventor: NAKAMURA MASAHIRO
IPC: B29C65/50
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A film supplying device (10) for supplying a ring shape adhesive film (21) to a film transfer device having an alignment shaft member (34), wherein the ring shaped adhesive film is attached to a release sheet (20). The film supplying device comprises a table (12) and a sheet transport mechanism. The release sheet is transported in a predetermined direction across the table by the sheet transport mechanism. The table is provided with an opening (12h). The alignment shaft member is inserted through the opening. The table is also provided with a peel portion (12p) that is used to peel off the ring shape adhesive film from the release sheet. Further the table is provided with a passageway (12g) that is formed from the opening to the peel portion, in the predetermined direction. The ring shape adhesive film may be used as a protective film element for an automotive wheel.
Patent GB-2410562-A (GB)
Title: Method And Apparatus For Transferring Hidden Signals In A Boundary Scan Test Interface
Inventor: LIANG BOR-SUNG
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: An apparatus, which comprises a state detector, and a method for transferring hidden signals in a boundary scan test interface is disclosed. The invalid state transition loop, fig. 4, in the state transition diagram of the boundary scan test interface is used to transfer hidden signals without inputting signals though the standard input / output pins. An input, TMS, of the state transition diagram of the boundary scan test interface is initially monitored and an output of a first data is generated when a first predetermined input stream conforming to the invalid state transition loop is detected. An output of a second data is then generated when a second predetermined input stream is detected. The second predetermined input stream is different from the first one and also conforms to the invalid state transition loop. The boundary scan test interface may be a JTAG interface, IEEE 1149.1 interface or IEEE 1149.4 interface, and the state transition diagram may be in a test access port (TAP) controller, fig. 3 item 31. The input to the state transition diagram may be a test mode select (TMS) input. The first predetermined input stream may be '0111' or a plurality of zeroes followed by '111'. The second predetermined input stream may be '1'. The first output data may be a '1' and the second output data may be a '0'. The apparatus may further comprise a shift register for storing a combination of the first data and the second data outputted by the by the state detector. The invention allows secret control signals to be transferred in a boundary scan test interface. The secret control signals are compatible with the boundary scan test interface and do not impact on state or data paths of the interface.
Patent GB-2422215-A (GB)
Title: Customizing a software based product using embedded software elements
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM ALLAN
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A method of customising a build of an electronic software-based product comprises the steps of representing in software a plurality of embedded software elements; generating an image that represents a number of embedded software elements; and building a software-based product based on the generated images. In this manner, a customer or consumer is provided with the ability to 'build' individual (or groups of) electronic products, such as mobile phones 'on-the-fly', using embedded software building blocks.
Patent GB-2413101-A (GB)
Title: Flexible substrate and organic device using the same
Inventor: NAKAJIMA HIROYOSHI
IPC: H05B33/00
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible substrate, which has solvent resistance, a high level of gas barrier properties, a high level of flexibility, high heat resistance, and a high level of transparency, and is suitable, for example, for use in a wet coating process of an organic device material, and an organic device using the same. The flexible substrate comprises a metal oxide polymer-containing layer and a three-dimensionally crosslinked polymer layer stacked in that order on at least one side of a very thin glass. The metal oxide polymer is a silicon oxide polymer, and the metal oxide polymer-containing layer underlying the three-dimensionally crosslinked polymer layer is neither swollen nor dissolved in an aromatic organic solvent.
Patent GB-2425335-A (GB)
Title: A pump powered partly by a mechanical drive and partly by a pressurised fluid flow
Inventor: PEARSON COLIN ALFRED
IPC: F04B9/107
Filed: 2005-04-23
Abstract: A pump powered partly by a mechanical drive and partly by a pressurised fluid flow, for use in reverse osmosis and similar systems. The pump consists of a piston-in-cylinder assembly. A first face of the piston (14 figure 1) pumps a first fluid flow while a second fluid flow is applied to the opposite piston face, thus supplementing the drive force applied to the piston via a piston rod (13 figure 1). Input and output of the first fluid is controlled by first valves of a non-return poppet type, operated by the pressure differential across them. Input and output of the second fluid is controlled by second valves of a non-return poppet type, which are themselves controlled by operational connection to the first valves. The piston is configured to have limited axial travel relative to the piston rod and separately limited axial travel relative to the cylinder, this may include piston rod buffer means 24 and 25 and end stop means 20 and 21 which incorporate elastic means to absorb and return kinetic energy. It is independently claimed that the piston is mounted on the piston rod by axial force limiting means.
Patent GB-2414041-A (GB)
Title: Overhead support for a barrier operator
Inventor: OLMSTEAD ROBERT J
IPC: E05F15/00
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: The disclosed system includes an elongate member 33 mounted from an overhead structure in a substantially horizontal manner. A head end 12 of a barrier movement operator may be supported by the elongate member and the elongate member may be used to mount accessory devices such as lights 53, 54, 55, 56 and extension cords 58, 59, and to provide mains voltage to the mounted accessories by means of a bus bar system.
Patent GB-2427235-A (GB)
Title: Venetian blind winding device
Inventor: CHENG LI-MING
IPC: E06B9/322
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A winding device for raising and lowering a venetian blind 2 is housed in the lower rail 20 of the blind. Cords 21, 22 are wound on reels 5 biased by springs 6 and are held by a brake 7 operated by a spring-biased push rod 8.
Patent GB-2419035-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for processing the backsides of wafers
Inventor: RICH PAUL
IPC: H01L21/67
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: A method of processing the backsides of a batch of semiconductor wafers includes receiving a cassette for wafers in its inverted orientation in which the wafers are horizontally orientated with their front faces facing downwardly, removing the wafers sequentially, or as a batch, and processing the upwardly facing backsides of the wafers. In another aspect, an apparatus for processing wafers from a cassette holding wafers horizontally includes a cassette support wherein the cassette support is formed to receive an industry standard cassette in its inverted position but not in its upright position. Apparatus for processing a wafer from a cassette, including a cassette support, means for determining the orientation of a cassette and cassette handling means for placing the cassette on the cassette support in a desired orientation is also claimed.
Patent GB-2431684-A (GB)
Title: Extending top rail for sliding door
Inventor: MANNING PETER ANTHONY
IPC: E05D15/06
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A top rail for a sliding door comprises a back plate 3, a carrier 4 and a door plate 5 connected by sliding devices 6 to allow the rail to extend. The back plate may be connected to a doorway 1, and the door plate may be connected to a door 2, such that the rail extends as the door is opened. The arrangement is such that the rail does not visibly protrude from the side of the doorway when the door is in a closed position. The sliding devices 6 may be wheels. Buffers 7 may be provided to limit extension of the rail by limiting movement of the sliding devices. The rail may be provided with a hood (not shown), an automatic opening and closing device (not shown) and a locking method (not shown). The rail may be used with or without a bottom door guide.
Patent GB-2432318-A (GB)
Title: Resurfacing femoral head component
Inventor: COLLINS SIMON
IPC: A61F2/36
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: A femoral component 110 having a head portion 112 with an outwardly facing bearing surface and an opposing inner surface configured to fit over a prepared femur. The femoral component also includes a stem portion 114 which is for insertion into the prepared femur, the stem portion having a first end 124 for engagement with the inner surface of the head portion. The head portion 112 is provided on the inner surface with engagement means suitable for releasable engagement with complementary engagement means provided at the first end of the stem portion 114. The stem 114 portion may be wholly or partially made of a resorbable material or a mesh like material, both being used to encourage bone growth. The engagement means may, for example, be screw threads, bayonet fittings or push or press fit fittings of complementary tapers.
Patent GB-2435553-A (GB)
Title: Multiple coaxial connector
Inventor: JORDAN PETER
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: A coaxial connector comprises an injection moulded substrate 3 with plated conductive tracks formed directly on it. The tracks have a connecting portion at one end for connection to the inner conductors of coaxial cables 9 and a pad (15, Fig 3B) at the other end for contacting a mating connector. Signal tracks 11a may be interleaved with ground tracks 11b. The ground tracks may be joined by a link (19, Fig 3B). Conductive covers (5a, 5b) may provide shielding.
Patent GB-2437555-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for remote controlling and monitoring of a fluid dispensing control system.
Inventor: LEWIS ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G05D7/00
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: Control and monitoring apparatus 1 for fluid dispensing means 7 (for example in industrial cleaning appliances) comprises a local monitoring and control apparatus 2 and a remote control and monitoring apparatus 3,5. Said local and remote apparatus are linked via a communications link A (this may be an internet link). The local control apparatus 2 directly controls and monitors the fluid dispensing means (for example in the form of a pump 7). The local controller may contain a database 11 of pre-programmed control and monitoring routines. The remote control and monitoring apparatus 3,5 may be used to perform maintenance, diagnostic and testing routines as well as monitoring the usage of the dispensed fluid in order to coordinate re-supply etc. The remote controller 3,5 may control and monitor the said local control and monitoring means at a number of remote locations.
Patent GB-2428305-A (GB)
Title: Compact self-compensating beam splitter
Inventor: SEIDEN HAROLD N
IPC: G02B27/14
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: An optical system 400 includes two tilted elements 402, 404, such as prisms, each having two surfaces for which the sign of the slopes of at least three of the four surfaces that an incident beam eg 428 encounters are the same. When inserted into the path of the incident beam the system produces an output beam eg 438 having no angular deviation and little or no lateral deviation from the incident beam path. The two elements may be held by spacers (722,724, figure 7) or a planar support (418, figure 8) or may be joined together (figure 13). The figure 13 embodiment produces lateral beam deviation and beam concentration.
Patent GB-2428029-A (GB)
Title: Yaw control device for aircraft with a supersonic nozzle having a rectangular outlet section
Inventor: BUFFENOIR FRANCOIS
IPC: F02K1/00
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: A yaw control device for an aircraft, eg a UCAV or drone, having a supersonic nozzle 210 with a rectangular or flat section comprises a supersonic throat 211 extended by a diverging portion 212 in which supersonic flow Esup occurs. In order to enable the aircraft to be controlled in yaw in the absence of a vertical fin, the device of the invention makes use of jet control surfaces in the form of airfoils 220 disposed in the diverging portion 212 of the nozzle. The airfoils 220 are movable about respective pivot axes 221 in order to generate a lateral force when in a deflected position, so as to enable the aircraft to turn about its yaw axis 202. Each airfoil 220 is protected from the supersonic flow by an upstream stationary element 240 presenting an aerodynamic leading edge.
Patent GB-2429135-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication system, a wireless control station, and method for changing service thereof.
Inventor: NAKATA ATSUSHI
IPC: H04W28/24
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A wireless communication system is capable of realizing with high probability a service changing procedure. A cell load control unit in a wireless control station determines the cell load on cells A to C which include plural wireless terminals. The wireless control station transmits to a core node a service change request message for changing service to a service not requiring a lot of resources when the loads of the cells A to C become heavy, and to a service requiring a lot of resources when the loads of the cells A to C become light. When it receives a service change request message from a wireless control station, the core node changes a service of the plural wireless terminals in a service changing procedure. The criteria for change in service may additionally or alternatively be the location of the wireless terminal within the cell.
Patent GB-2441593-A (GB)
Title: Cultivation of sweet sorghum for bioethanol production
Inventor: BADALOV ARSEN
IPC: A01G1/00
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A method of producing bioethanol from sweet sorghum plants comprises planting sweet sorghum plant crops sequentially on a plurality of plots of land 4a-4h such that when a plot of land 4h is being planted the plants in another plot of land 4a are ready for harvesting. The method ensures that throughout the year there is a continual fresh supply of plant material to a bioethanol production plant 5 that is situated adjacent the crops. Effluent from the bioethanol plant can be used to irrigate and provide nutrients to the growing crops.
Patent GB-2432994-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for implementing a ring service in the instant messaging communication
Inventor: LUO CHAOJIN
IPC: H04Q7/00
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method aid system for implementing the ring service in the instant messaging communication. To achieving the ring service, the system at last comprises a ring server, a ring user database and a ring file server. And the method comprises: A) the IM client sets the ring relation for IM client B, which indicates the relationship between the communication event occurred at the IM client A and the played ring which is selected by the IM client B; B) after the IM client B logging in the IM system, the ring relation as by the IM client A is obtained; and C) In accordance with the communication event occurred as IM client A and the obtained ring relation, the IM client B selects and plays the ring file in the ring relation corresponding to the said communication event.
Patent GB-2443481-A (GB)
Title: Waveguide assembly, consolidation tooling and method of mounting a waveguide assembly onto a substrate
Inventor: BANNISTER GARETH LESLIE
IPC: B32B37/10
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A waveguide assembly is suitable for connection to a waveguide W which is embedded in a substrate such as a composite panel (203) which forms part of a vehicle, typically an aircraft. The waveguide assembly comprises a body member 9 with a flange member 11 for disposal on the substrate and a connector recess 19 which opens to the mounting face, and a connector assembly 55 having a ferrule 43 to which the waveguide W can be terminated. The connector assembly is fitted in the connector recess. A method of mounting the assembly on a substrate comprises the steps of: pre-terminating the connector assembly to the waveguide; inserting the pre-terminated connector assembly into the connector recess; locating the mounting face of the body member on the substrate; and bonding the body member to the substrate. Consolidation tooling (see figures 8 and 9) for carrying out this method comprises a pressure-exerting member (103) for receiving the body member 9. The consolidation tooling exerts a compressive on layers of the panel (203) lying above the flange member 11. a biasing unit (105) attaches to the body member 9 and applies downward pressure to the pressure-exerting member (103). The consolidation tooling is a sacrificial component which remains bonded to the panel after mounting of the waveguide assembly.
Patent GB-2441742-A (GB)
Title: Orthotic for fractured humerus
Inventor: STEERS JANINE ELIZABETH
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: An orthotic supports a fractured humerus and comprises a portion that embraces the upper arm, a portion that embraces the forearm, and a detachable weight for applying traction to the humerus. Preferably the support is made from a fabric covered shaped foam material and is adjustable using straps. The elbow at the front is open and at the back a pocket is formed which contains a removable shaped weight. In addition to providing traction the weight also holds the forearm of the patient at a desired angle relative to the upper arm. The amount of weight can be adjusted.
Patent GB-2445959-A (GB)
Title: Celestial tracking device
Inventor: TAYLOR RICHARD JAMES
IPC: G02B7/00
Filed: 2007-01-27
Abstract: A celestial tracking device (10) comprises first 12 and second 14 arms rotatably attached together at one end (13) and a drive means 20 connected between the other ends. The device may have a home position in which the arms overlap (so that the device is compact and easily portable) and a deployed position; the device may comprise a drive screw 42 attached to respective ends of the first and second arms and in the stowed position the drive screw may be substantially parallel to the overlapping arms; a screw guard 34 may be provided which may be rotatable between a stowed and a deployed position. The drive means may be rotatable either clockwise or anticlockwise for use in the Northern or Southern hemispheres respectively. The device may be used to track objects such as stars, planets or comets; it may be used in conjunction with a camera or telescope. Also disclosed is a celestial tracking device comprising first and second arms rotatably attached together at one end characterized in that in a stowed position the arms substantially overlap; this device may comprise a drive screw.
Patent GB-2436294-A (GB)
Title: Laryngeal mask with malleable insert in airway tube
Inventor: FIELD STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: A laryngeal mask includes a strip 30 of malleable metal enclosed within the airway tube 1 to enable the machine end 12 of the mask to be bent and retain an angle relative to its patient end 10. The patient end of the malleable strip 30 is spaced from the patient end 10 of the mask to provide a more flexible region 31. The strip may be made from an alloy of zinc and iron and may be used in conjunction with a helical reinforcing element.
Patent GB-2436243-A (GB)
Title: Method for fabricating organic thin film transistor
Inventor: HIRAI KATSURA
IPC: H01L51/05
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A method for fabricating an organic thin film transistor exhibiting excellent semiconductor performance by which an organic TFT can be formed continuously on a flexible base such as a polymer support through a simple coating process, and thus the fabrication cost can be reduced sharply, and an organic semiconductor layer thus formed has a high carrier mobility. In the method for fabricating an organic thin film transistor by forming a gate electrode, a gate insulation layer, an organic semiconductor layer, a source electrode and a drain electrode sequentially on a support, the organic semiconductor layer contains an organic semiconductor material having a heat generation point and a heat absorption point in a differential scanning thermal analysis, and the organic semiconductor layer thus formed is heat-treated at a temperature not less than the heat generation point and less than the heat absorption point.