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Patent GB-2435507-A (GB)
Title: Freestanding lamp housing having height and reach controlled by extensible rods
Inventor: BROWN JOHN HERBERT
IPC: F21S6/00
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: A lamp unit 1 is suspended by a flexible connection 3, such as a cable or linkage, from an anchor block 4. The anchor block 4 is rigidly attached to two flexible rods 7, 7a. The flexible rods are held parallel to each other at spaced locations along their length by means of a number of spacer blocks 8. The flexible rods form a natural arc by reason of the weight of the lamp unit 1. The rods are supported by a control box 2 and extend through a rigid tube 9. Each rod has an associated rack and pinion drive 10, 11. When the outermost rod is lengthened and/or the innermost arm is shortened the arc changes shape and causes the lamp unit 1 to lower. Conversely the lamp unit is raised when the outer arm is shortened and/or the innermost arm is lengthened. When both rods are moved synchronously the reach of the lamp increases or decreases.
Patent GB-2424293-A (GB)
Title: Recovery from partial programming in key authentication
Inventor: GILBERT CARL L
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: A vehicle ignition key contains an electronic transponder containing a secret security code that is required to start the vehicle. In order to change the code in the key, the existing code must be sent followed by the new code. The new code is sent as a series of segments which are each programmed separately. The segments may be one byte in length. If the programming of the new code fails, the reprogramming is tried using a sequence of segments from the old code and a sequence of segments from the new code to match the partly reprogrammed code in the key. Different sequences with different numbers of segments from the old and new codes may be tried until a match is found. The key may have a lock flag to prevent the key being reprogrammed once it has been successfully programmed.
Patent GB-2420665-A (GB)
Title: Angled connector assembly for patch panel
Inventor: CLARK GORDON P
IPC: H01R13/74
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: An angled connector assembly 15 for a patch panel 10 comprises two jacks 16, 36 which may be angled to one another. The assembly can latch into a panel, using shoulders 62, latch 63 and notch 64, and may be arranged such that the port of each jack is angled at 45{ to the panel, each facing the same end. The two jacks may be mounted on a board (78, Fig 8) and electrically connected to each other.
Patent GB-2437351-A (GB)
Title: Broadband transfer function synthesis using orthonormal rational bases
Inventor: DHAENE TOM
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: In order to generate a broadband transfer function of complex characteristics of a linear time-invariant (LTI) system, data characterising properties of the system are acquired. A set of poles in the complex plane are defined to characterise the system, and then an iterative process is performed to: define a set of orthononnal rational basis functions incorporating the defined poles, use the orthonormal rational basis functions to estimate transfer function coefficients, and derive revised values for the complex poles, until a desired level of accuracy of the transfer function coefficients is attained. The revised complex poles are used to determine parameters of the broadband transfer function. The revised poles can by derived by constructing a state-space representation and solving for eigenvalues.
Patent GB-2439531-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced vehicle trim assembly with bonding
Inventor: DRAGON HORST
IPC: B29C48/154
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: A reinforcement member comprising a rigid member 60 partially embedded in a flexible material 26 30 38 42 , wherein a coating (100 102 Fig 9) is applied to the rigid member (85 Fig 9) and is bondable to the flexible material. Wherein the surface coating is in a solid state prior to application to the rigid member. Preferably the reinforcement member is a vehicle trim assembly (see Figure 2). The coating may be a powder, polyolefin or polyethylene, heat treatable via inductive or capacitive heating, microwave radiation or the application of an electric or magnetic field.
Patent GB-2423837-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for automatically pointing a device at a target
Inventor: VOGEL DAVID
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A system for pointing a device at a given target has a sensor for sensing a number of positional information points of the target with the sensor relaying the positional information points to a controller. The controller is for computing a directional control information based on the relayed positional information points. The system also has an adjustment device for moving the device in a direction that bears a predetermined relationship to the target in response to the computed direction control information. The target moves and the sensor senses the positional information of the target and the sensor relays the positional information to the controller with the controller computing the directional control information to control the adjustment device. The adjustment device points the device at the target.
Patent GB-2426647-A (GB)
Title: TDO/GPS Hybrid Wireless Location System
Inventor: MALONEY JOHN E
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2004-12-29
Abstract: A method and system for enhancing the accuracy and robustness of locations determined for a mobile wireless transceiver (MS) in a cellular telephone communications system integrates location-related information both from an assisted GPS device embedded in the mobile unit and from infrastructure-based facilities that extract signal characteristic data at networked base stations (105). Available supporting collateral information may be additionally evaluated in the location determination to provide location estimates of enhanced robustness and accuracy.
Patent GB-2427625-A (GB)
Title: A foldable column
Inventor: DIAMOND PETER JAMES ANDREW
IPC: E04H12/18
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A foldable column <B>1</B> comprises a base column section <B>3</B> and an upper column section <B>7</B> pivotally mounted on the base column section <B>3</B>. The foldable column <B>1</B> further comprises means to adjust the relative angular disposition of the column sections <B>3, 7</B> about their common axis. A lower column section <B>5</B> may be provided between the base column section <B>3</B> and the tipper column section <B>7</B> so that the upper column section <B>7</B> is indirectly pivotally mounted on the base column section <B>3</B>. The adjustment means may be provided between the lower column section <B>5</B> and the base column section <B>3</B>. The adjustment means may comprise a plurality of projections projecting parallel to the column axis from one of the column sections, the projections being selectively received in a plurality of recesses <B>15</B> provided on the other column section. There may be a greater number of recesses than projections, the recesses may be circumferentially equi-spaced around the axis of the column <B>1</B>. The recesses <B>15</B> may be provided in the base column section <B>3</B> and the projections may be provided on a flange extending radially outwardly of the lower column section <B>5</B>. The diameter of the flange may be substantially identical to the diameter of the base column section <B>3</B>.
Patent GB-2440727-A (GB)
Title: Build-up welding apparatus
Inventor: ANDERSON BEN
IPC: B23K103/14
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: Apparatus for depositing a material 22, 24 comprises a primary deposition head 2 and at least one secondary deposition head 4 each comprising a beam path for directing a high-energy beam 8, 8' at respective locations on a substrate 12 and a material source 18, 18' for supplying deposition material 16 to the respective locations. The at least one secondary deposition head 4 is functionally coupled to the primary deposition head 2 such that movement of the primary deposition head 2 relative to the substrate 12 creates an equivalent movement for the at least one secondary deposition head 4.
Patent GB-2431485-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline overpressure arrangement
Inventor: WEBSTER DAVID
IPC: F16K31/122
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing pressure within at least a portion 64 of a conduit from increasing above a predetermined value. The device comprises a venting valve 10 having an inlet 12 and an outlet 14 and is selectively actuable between a closed configuration and an open configuration allowing venting from a biased closed main valve cylinder 77. The device also comprises controlling means 22, 32 comprising a first surface 24 exposed to fluid from a hydraulic supply, e.g. for a further application, and a second surface 34 exposed to fluid from the conduit. The first and second surfaces are arranged in opposing relation and the respective surface areas are selected such that the venting means is actuable to the vent configuration when the pressure in the conduit increases above a predetermined value. Used in oil and gas pipeline as HIPPS device to limit maximum downstream pressure and allow a thinner downstream pipe.
Patent GB-2443886-A (GB)
Title: Multi rotor wind turbine
Inventor: TODMAN MICHAEL TORR
IPC: F03D1/00
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: A wind turbine arrangement comprises a tower 5 and at least two arms 3 projecting outwards there from. A wind turbine 1, 2 is attached to an end of each arm 3, with means being provided to selectively lower each turbine 1, 2 towards the base of the tower 5 to allow for easier maintenance. The arms 3 may be rigid with one another and pivoted to the tower 5 such that each turbine can be lowered in turn. In this arrangement two or three arms 3 and wind turbines 1, 2 may be provided. Alternatively the arms may be independent from one another and as such may both be lowered at the same time. The turbines 1, 2 may also be lowered whilst the arms 3 remain in a substantially horizontal position. A method of control is also disclosed which can align the turbines 1, 2 with the wind direction by means of blade pitch adjustment. The tower 5 may be mounted on land or at sea.
Patent GB-2429290-A (GB)
Title: Method to acquire simultaneously seismic data with source arrays designed for specific targets
Inventor: MOLDOVEANU NICOLAE
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus for acquiring seismic data. In one embodiment, the method includes: moving a first air gun array (402) in the water at a first depth (Z1) and a second air gun array (404) in the water at a second depth (Z2) greater than the first depth (Z1), in which the total volume of the first air gun array (402) is less than the total volume of the second air gun array (404), in which the first air gun array (402) is separated from the second air gun array (404) by a distance (dx) substantially equal to a shot point interval, firing seismic energy through the first and second air gun arrays through the water into the earth, and recording seismic signals reflected from strata in the earth beneath the water.
Patent GB-2432448-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for word sequence processing
Inventor: SU JIAN
IPC: G06N20/10
Filed: 2005-05-28
Abstract: A method and system of conducting named entity recognition. One method comprises selecting one or more examples for human labelling, each example comprising a word sequence containing a named entity and its context; and retraining a model for the named entity recognition based on the labelled examples as training data.
Patent GB-2434157-A (GB)
Title: Platelets from stem cells
Inventor: FOUNDATION WISCONSIN ALUMNI RE
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: Human embryonic stem cells are induced to differentiate first into the hematopoietic lineage and then into megakaryocytes, the cells which generate platelets. The proper in vitro culture of megakaryocytes results in the production and shed of platelets. This makes possible, for the first time, the in vitro production of a human blood factor needed by many patients.
Patent GB-2441401-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating drive apparatus
Inventor: MORENO JAIME
IPC: B23D51/16
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: A reciprocating drive apparatus comprises a housing 12, a drive shaft (42, fig 2) rotatably mounted in the housing, and an elongated plunger 28 mounted in the housing for reciprocating motion, with a front end portion for attaching a tool (eg saw blade 24). A first bushing 100 is positioned in the housing for retaining the front end portion in a manner whereby the plunger is not restrained from rotating about a first axis of rotation 94, and a second bushing 84 is positioned in the housing for receiving a rear end portion of the elongated plunger in a manner whereby the plunger is not restrained from rotating along a second axis of rotation 92 as the plunger reciprocates in the bushing. A wobble plate assembly (40, fig 2) is operatively connected to the drive shaft and has an elongated arm 52 with a wobble plate interface structure 58, 62 for engaging the rear end portion of the plunger. Preferably, the first and second axes of rotation are offset relative to one another (see fig 6). The drive apparatus may form part of a reciprocating saw (10, fig 1).
Patent GB-2437463-A (GB)
Title: Reservoir monitoring system
Inventor: BROWN MARCUS DEAN
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A reservoir monitoring system for us in a downwell environment is described which includes monitoring means (12) provided by a pressure and/or temperature gauge for measuring the reservoir temperature and pressure, and a wireless transmitter (14) for transmitting monitored data to a remote monitoring station. The monitoring means (12) is carried on the external surface of a hydrocarbon production pipe (10) and the system includes perforation means (18) carried on the pipe (10) for forming an opening into the reservoir without perforating the pipe (10), tubing or casing.
Patent GB-2453339-A (GB)
Title: Varying volume of a mould cavity in injection moulding apparatus
Inventor: CLARKE PETER REGINALD
IPC: B29C43/34
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: First and second mould parts (platens 57, 58) of an injection mould 2 are adapted to be connected together in a fully closed configuration so as to define a mould cavity 10 for moulding an article. In the fully closed configuration, the cavity is further defined by a core 20, a back plate 6 and a cavity plate 8, which forms an outer surface 12 of the cavity 10 and which in use defines the outer shape of the article to be injection moulded. An injector, in the form of a feed nozzle 4 and a gate 5, injects molten material into the cavity 10. At least one movable portion (core 20) of one of the first and second mould parts is movable so as to vary the volume of the mould cavity 10 in the fully closed configuration. An actuator (piston and cylinder 45; pneumatic fluid sources 51, 53; switches 60, 62; switch actuators 64, 66), which actuator is operated by a pressurized gas, controls the movement of the movable portion 20. Fluid 51 is at a low pressure relative to fluid 53.
Patent GB-2442855-A (GB)
Title: Automatically collapsing internet advertisement
Inventor: CHIU FU-SHENG
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: A method of internet advertising comprises an advertising module that automatically closes or collapses after a short period of time. The advertisement section of the advertising module comprises flash animation or static text and graphics. While a webpage is loading the advertising module is displayed in the user's browser window. When the webpage is fully loaded or after a pre-set period of time the advertising module automatically collapses or disappears. After the advertising module collapses a small icon is displayed so that users can re-open the advertisement by clicking on the icon. When a user clicks on the icon the advertising module expands to the original advertisement. The content displayed in the advertising module is an advertisement, a plurality of advertisements, or a mini website with navigation controls.
Patent GB-2442671-A (GB)
Title: Method of holding turbocharger housing and work holding device
Inventor: MONDEN ATSUNORI
IPC: B23B31/16
Filed: 2006-08-07
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide a method of holding a turbocharger housing and a work holding device capable of accurately internally holding the turbocharger housing during machining based on its shape in casting. [MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS] This method of holding the turbocharger housing (W) comprises the steps of axially positioning it at the end face (Y) of the large diameter hole (22) facing the small diameter hole (25) thereof and internally holding the large diameter hole (22). The work holding device (1) comprises a cylindrical body (2), a plunger (3) reciprocatingly moved along the axial direction of the body (2), a jaw (4) having a holding face (24) holding the work (W) and a radial-outwardly projected contact face (5) formed at the end edge of the holding face (24) in the direction receding from the body (2) and moving in the radial direction of the body (2) in conjunction with the plunger (3), and a pusher (6) pressing the work (W) in the direction receding from the body (2) according to the movement of the plunger (3). Further, the work holding device presses the work (W) against the contact face (5) by the pusher (6), and internally holds the work (W).
Patent GB-2458103-A (GB)
Title: Restricting access to a particular access point in a cellular communication network
Inventor: NEIL DAVID
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: An access point (130) for providing access to a cellular communication network (100) via a communication cell (150). The access point comprises signal processing logic (165) arranged to obtain at least one identifier, the at least one identifier being capable of identifying a respective wireless communication unit (114) authorised to connect to the cellular communication network (100) via the access point (130). The identifier may be the IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity), the TMSI (Temporary Mobile Subscriber Identity) or the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identifier) whch may be encrypted e.g. with a secure hash algorithm, or message digest algorithm, to maintain the security of the IMSI, TMSI or IMEI. The signal processing logic is further arranged to generate at least one system information message comprising the at least one identifier, and to broadcast the at least one system information message. Each wireless communication unit stores the broadcast identifiers and remembers which access points are permitted for use. Emergency calls may always be permitted. Legacy handsets require an alternate system.
Patent GB-2446334-A (GB)
Title: Sensing system using optical fiber suited to high temperatures
Inventor: FARHADIROUSHAN MAHMOUD
IPC: G01D5/26
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: Remote sensing in an environment having temperatures greater than 300{C, using an optical fiber having a core (10), a cladding (20), and a metallic protective coating (30) on the cladding to protect a surface of the cladding, the cladding having a diameter greater than 150m, and a thickness of at least 50m. The larger diameter cladding means stress from the metallic protective layer can be reduced, giving lower optical loss and better hydrogen protection. A metal conduit (330) encapsulates the sensing fiber, and a pump evacuates the conduit to reduce hydrogen seepage. Ceramic splice protectors are used. OTDR is used to determine differential loss at different locations along the fiber. A reflect ive element at the far-end of the fiber eases calibration.
Patent GB-2463253-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated advertising sign with variable brightness and colour of illumination
Inventor: KNIGHT PETER
IPC: G09F11/00
Filed: 2008-09-04
Abstract: An advertising display 1 is provided, comprising means, e.g. in the form of a sign enclosure 11, 12, for displaying one or more advertisements, and illumination means 14 for providing illumination of the advertisement and/or an area around the display 1. The illumination means is arranged to provide variable illumination in terms of the brightness and colour of illumination. The illumination means is preferably a plurality of LEDs 16 formed as a module 14. The LEDs are connected by wires 15 and are set on a backplate 13. The illumination means is arranged to vary as the advertisements change such that a unique illumination is provided for each advert.
Patent GB-2463642-A (GB)
Title: Press Tool Arrangement
Inventor: SUMMERS TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: B21D22/10
Filed: 2008-09-17
Abstract: A press tool arrangement for use in hot creep forming, a method of hot creep forming a component of titanium alloy, and a resilient urging arrangement usable at elevated temperatures are described. The press tool arrangement includes a die, a holder member engageable with a blank of material in the die, and a resilient urging arrangement engageable with the holder member to urge same against a blank of material in the die.
Patent GB-2454378-A (GB)
Title: Ice tray assembly and refrigerator having same
Inventor: CHOI SEUNG-JIN
IPC: F25C1/24
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: An ice tray assembly for a refrigerator is provided. The ice tray assembly is installed in a door of a refrigerator. The ice tray assembly allows water to be supplied from a water container to an ice tray only when the door is closed. To this end, the ice tray assembly includes a valve for opening and closing a channel through which the water is supplied from the water container to the ice tray which is operated in cooperation with the operation of the door An inner space of a refrigerator main body and corresponding storage space is increased since the ice tray assembly is installed in the door Further, because water fed from the water container to the ice tray is controlled according to the operation of the door, water is not spilt from the ice tray when the door is operated.
Patent GB-2455669-A (GB)
Title: Stressed field effect transistor and methods for its fabrication
Inventor: WAITE ANDREW M
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2007-09-24
Abstract: A stressed field effect transistor (40) and methods for its fabrication are provided. The field effect transistor (40) comprises a silicon substrate (44) with a gate insulator (54) overlying the silicon substrate. A gate electrode (62) overlies the gate insulator and defines a channel region (68) in the silicon substrate underlying the gate electrode. A first silicon germanium region (76) having a first thickness is embedded in the silicon substrate and contacts the channel region. A second silicon germanium region (82) having a second thickness greater than the first thickness and spaced apart from the channel region is also embedded in the silicon substrate.
Patent GB-2471109-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle and storage trolley with foldable legs
Inventor: SANDON ULF
IPC: B60P1/64
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: A logistics system which enables the preloading of goods. The invention proposes a logistics system comprising at least one motor vehicle 4 providing a transport volume 5 adapted for carrying a separately displaceable transport container 1. At least a separately displaceable transport container 1 having a dimension, shape and configuration adapted to perfectly fit in the transport volume 5 provided by the motor vehicle 4. The transport container 1 is equipped with an undercarriage having liftable and / or foldable legs 3 and wheels 2 or rollers bearing legs 3 which are lifted and / or folded, when the transport container 1 is stored within the transport volume 5 on the load floor 7 of the motor vehicle. Optionally the container has two or more boxes providing a modular configuration. The legs 3 may be telescopic or pivotal and pairs of legs 3 may be connected by a pivotal shaft or crossbar. Preferable the legs 3 are lifted from their ground engaging position when the vehicle 4 moves against them.