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Patent GB-2384761-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable ejector seat
Inventor: SHOPE W BARRY
IPC: B64D25/102
Filed: 2000-01-26
Abstract: An adjustable ejector seat comprises a seat bucket structure, an adjustment linkage system, a seat insert connected to the adjustment linkage system and an actuator for effecting vertical adjustment. A further actuator for effecting horizontal adjustment may also be provided (details disclosed). The seat bucket structure comprises side-walls (11L, Fig. 5A) 11R, connected by back and bottom support beams, and the adjustment linkage may comprise carrier beams (31L, Fig. 13) 31R. The seat insert may be connected to the adjustment linkage system by pivotal levers 21,22. A vertical adjustment actuator is connected at a first end to the seat bucket structure and at a second end to the adjustment linkage system, and the inner face of each bucket structure side-wall comprises a plurality of guide tracks 18 for slidably connecting the seat bucket structure to the adjustment linkage system. The adjustment linkage system may comprise guide blocks for engaging the tracks.
Patent GB-2393813-A (GB)
Title: System and method for processing node interrupt states in a network
Inventor: WILLIAMS EMRYS
IPC: G06F13/24
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: The invention relates to the processing of state information such as interrupt status in a hierarchical network of nodes having a tree configuration. There is a root node at the top of the hierarchy, one or more intermediate nodes, and a plurality of leaf nodes at the bottom of the hierarchy. Each leaf node is linked to the root node by zero, one or more intermediate nodes. Each leaf node maintains information about one or more interrupt states, and each intermediate node maintains information derived from the interrupt states of leaf nodes below it in the hierarchy. This interrupt information is then processed by navigating from the root node to a first leaf node having at least one set interrupt state which is then masked out. The status of any intermediate nodes between this first leaf node and the root node is then updated if appropriate to reflect the fact that the particular interrupt state at the first leaf node is now masked out. These steps are then repeated with respect to all the other leaf nodes in the network having at least one interrupt state.
Patent GB-2393969-A (GB)
Title: Metal depletion in nitrate electrolytes by electrodialysis; nitrate recovery
Inventor: WILTSCHKO GUENTER
IPC: C02F1/469
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A process for metal depletion of aqueous nitrate electolyte systems occurring during electrochemical machining (ECM) and containing impurities in the form of heavy metal cations comprises removing the electrolyte from the aqueous nitrate electrolyte system by electrodialysis. The heavy metals may be Ni, Co, Cr or Mo. A preferred system for carrying out the process comprises two circulation systems separated from one another by cation exchange membranes (13) and an ion exchange membranes (14). The nitrate, and nitrite, ions migrate out of the dilute chambers 15 into the concentrate chambers 16 whereas for example nickel and chromium ions remain in the dilute chambers because they cannot pass through the appropriate membrane. As electrodialysis continues the nitrate concentration increases in 16 and reduces in 15. In a second circulation system 19 the content of concentrate chambers 16 is pumped around continuously. A third circulation system 20, designated the "electrode flushing" system exists completely independent of the other two circulation systems.
Patent GB-2396453-A (GB)
Title: Relocation batch processing using a memory and defect management area in disk drives with grown defects
Inventor: BOLT DAVID A
IPC: H04L1/22
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: During standard data processing in the prime disk area, identified bad sectors are saved in memory until after all of the data processing has been completed. The bad sectors are then relocated from memory in a batch process, thereby requiring only a single seek command to the defect management area. This procedure reduces the time penalty in the number of relocations to a near constant time and avoids a linear time penalty.
Patent GB-2397687-A (GB)
Title: The copy protection of optical discs
Inventor: SELVE PHILIPPE MARCEL HENRI
IPC: G11B20/14
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of copy protecting optical discs, such as CD-ROMs. Instead of encoding data onto the CD-ROMs in a manner which ensures balanced dc content, for copy protection the digital data is encoded and recorded onto the optical disc such that it is arranged to give some of the recorded digital data unbalanced dc content. Thus, for example, the DSV value of the encoded data may be changed rapidly in less than 100 frames (Figure 9). For an area of digital data on the optical disc in which the DSV has been caused to rise steeply (Figure 10a), heavy distortions in audio arise (Figure 10c) during an attempt to copy an audio track including the single segment of unbalanced dc content.
Patent GB-2423422-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector preventing withdrawal of conductor
Inventor: PATEL HITESH DHANJI
IPC: H01R11/09
Filed: 2004-02-21
Abstract: An electrical connector for receiving a bare, stiff electrical conductor, such as a housing wiring cable, comprises a sharp means which allows the conductor to be inserted but impedes its removal. The connector may be a tube 12 or cylinder. The sharp means may be a blade 16, and may include a micro-projection surface 95. A tool (82, Fig 44) for simultaneously stripping all the conductors of a cable is also described.
Patent GB-2400204-A (GB)
Title: Method for predicting the time to failure of electronic devices at high temperatures
Inventor: GUNAWARDANA RUVINDA
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for determining a time to failure (TTF) for an electronic device such as a plastic encapsulated integrated circuit. The method and apparatus include estimating a dependency of a bond strength degradation rate on at least one parameter and estimating a temperature profile of the electronic device. Furthermore, the method and apparatus determine a bond strength based on the dependency of the bond strength degradation rate and the temperature profile, and determine the time to failure for the electronic device based on a time evolution of the bond strength. The at least one parameter may be selected from the group consisting of a junction to ambient thermal resistance, power dissipation, package chemical composition, die passivation, manufacturing process. The present invention may have application in automotive, aerospace, defence, and other industries particularly downhole oil well electronics. The invention may be used in wire line logging tools, measurement while drilling tools, perforating tools, permanent monitoring equipment.
Patent GB-2411772-A (GB)
Title: Memory card housing structure
Inventor: CHEN GEORGE
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A structure for housing a memory card, particularly an Expresscard (TM), comprises a connector housing 10, an upper housing 50, a printed circuit board 2, a main frame 30 and a lower housing 40. The connector housing has grooves for receiving cranked terminals 20, locating sections 13 and clasp channels 14. The main frame has locating notches 31b1 (which connect to the locating sections 13 of the connector housing), fastening sections 31c (which connect to fastening openings 41 on the lower housing), clasp channels 31d (which accommodates the U-shaped clasp section 52 of the upper housing) and a rear groove 31e (which receives the folded panel 53 of the upper housing). The upper housing also has clasp sections 51 which are received by the clasp channels 14 on the connector housing.
Patent GB-2411927-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose platform units
Inventor: SAWBRIDGE MARTIN
IPC: F16M11/12
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A multi-purpose platform unit that can form of a control or production fixture for use in the manufacturing industry. A base 2 having a longitudinal axis that is connectable to a permanent part of the control or production fixture. A first universal joint 4 is mounted on the base 2. A second universal joint 8 is pivotally mounted to the first joint 4 about a first pivot axis. A third universal joint 14 has a longitudinal axis and is pivotally mounted to the second joint 8 about a second pivot axis that is at right angles to the first pivot axis. The second and third universal joint 8 and 14 can be selectively locked to the first universal joint 4 and the second universal joint 8, respectively to position the longitudinal axis of the third universal joint 14 at a single or double compound angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the base 2. A support plate 16 can be rotatably mounted on the third universal joint 14 for a device such as a tool, a clamp or a coordinate measuring machine.
Patent GB-2401553-A (GB)
Title: Partially porous pipe or tube for supplying respiratory air inside protective clothing
Inventor: KAUSCH ARND
IPC: A62B17/00
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: A protective suit <B>1</B> that is supplied respiratory air from a compressed-air source has a tube system <B>3</B> linked to a connector <B>2</B> in which sections of the tube system are formed from partially porous pipe. At the neck area a pipe <B>6</B> is shaped as a semi-circle <B>5</B>, the lower section <B>7</B> of the pipe is sealed and the upper section <B>8</B> is porous, so that respiratory air with a low flow rate emerges from the pipe section towards the mouth and nose of a user. The pipe can be formed from sintered plastic.
Patent GB-2403277-A (GB)
Title: Turbocharger
Inventor: NISHIYAMA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: A turbocharger whose turbine casing is defined by an introduction passage 69 at the turbine inlet and a scroll part surrounding the turbine wheel 14, wherein a tongue 76 defines a boundary between the introduction passage 69 and the scroll. A partition 79 divides the turbine inlet into two inlets 19A, 19B, wherein the cross section of each inlet reduces to the point where the partition 79 ends, at this point the, now one, inlet's cross section increases towards the tongue 76. An exhaust gas recirculation passage (73 figure 6) may be provided downstream of the end of the partition 79.
Patent GB-2420403-A (GB)
Title: Analysing a food sample by the use of light scattering
Inventor: MOLLER FLEMMING
IPC: B07C5/342
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: The method includes: Directing a beam 101 from a source such as a laser 10 at the food sample 60; obtaining a digital image of light scattered 103 from the food sample; and performing statistical analysis on the image to extract parameters that are useable to assess the sample. The light beam may comprise visible radiation with a cross-section diameter in the range of 0.5 -10 mm. The beam may be incident to the sample at angle ranging from 30 to 60 degrees. The scattered light 103 may be to within 10 degrees to normal to the surface of the sample. The image of the scattered light (200, fig. 2) may have a first and second portion (202, 201 respectively in fig. 2). The image of the second portion (201, fig.2) comprises the light scattered from within the sample, whereas the first portion (202) comprises the image of scattered light from the surface of the sample. The statistical analysis may include a textural analysis using a gray level co-occurrence matrix. Multiple measurements may be performed to follow the food sample though a dynamic change, heating process, fermenting, or identifying a gradual degradation. Beam illumination, and scattered light reception may be performed via an optical fibre that is to be inserted into the food sample for doing the analysis.
Patent GB-2405645-A (GB)
Title: Stretch fabric substrate for medical use
Inventor: ANAND SUBHASH CHANDER
IPC: D04B21/00
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a stretch fabric substrate for medical use in a simple knitted structure with a good productivity having such a desired elastic recovery of elongation that no reduction of the fabric substrate in the widthwise direction takes place when elongation is applied to a necessary extent in the lengthwise direction. The fabric substrate according to the present invention is constituted by means of a warp knit substrate, the warp knit substrate is formed by means of a chain stitch using a stretch multifilament textured yarn and elastic yarns and non-stretch yarns are inserted in the lengthwise direct ion and in the widthwise direction, respectively to the chain stitch.
Patent GB-2405794-A (GB)
Title: Device for disinfecting door handles
Inventor: CALLUENG RONEL DOMINGO
IPC: A47L25/04
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A device for disinfecting door handles and knobs comprising a dispenser for soap or disinfectant adaptcd to spray the soap or disinfectant on the door handles or knobs when triggered by motion of a hand.
Patent GB-2416008-A (GB)
Title: Manually actuated brake system for manually towable vehicle
Inventor: DOERFLINGER DAVID A
IPC: B60T/
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A brake system for a vehicle having a plurality of wheels and a frame comprising a mechanically actuated braking assembly operably coupled with at least one of the wheels and being operable between braking and non-braking conditions, a handle coupled to the braking assembly and being mounted to the frame for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal axis between first and second positions in each of which the braking assembly is in the braking condition, and an actuating mechanism responsive to movement of the handle from either of the first and second positions for actuating the braking assembly into the non-braking condition.
Patent GB-2409222-A (GB)
Title: Run in cover for downhole expandable screen
Inventor: HOVEM KNUT A
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A screen to be expanded when placed downhole is disclosed. The screen is delivered to the location with a cover that blocks access to the screen from well fluids. Circulation or reverse circulation can be undertaken with no appreciable flow through the screen due to placement of the cover. In one embodiment the cover has slits (16) that open to be diamond shapes (18) upon expansion of the underlying screen. In another embodiment, the openings are created by shapesthat have a weakened edge that, as a result of expansion break off to create available openings for flow.
Patent GB-2423750-A (GB)
Title: An adaptable luggage trailer
Inventor: WALKER ANTHONY
IPC: B62D63/06
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A luggage trailer for achieving efficient use of space, whether in use or not, and for being stowed in the back of a car or van when not in use. Intended for taxis where there is occasional and unpredictable need for a trailer. The trailer has a platform which can be provided in a default way to carry normal luggage, and in an alternate way so as to carry bulky baggage items such as surfboards (figure 4). It is designed to be lightweight and collapsible for easy stowage but it can hold multiple luggage items, each much larger than itself.
Patent GB-2409552-A (GB)
Title: A method of buying or selling items and a user interface to facilitate the same
Inventor: RAM PRANIL
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A method of buying or selling items having at least one market and its associated processes are disclosed. The method includes the steps of, under control of a client system, displaying information identifying at least one item and a bid and/or ask price for the item in the market; and specifying transaction conditions based on a user directed position of a moveable icon, where the transaction conditions are related to the buying or selling of the identified item in the active market. Then, in response to an action of the user sending a user transaction request at the transaction conditions displayed at the time of said action, facilitating financial transactions for the user in accordance with the transaction conditions to complete the transaction. In this manner, the item may be bought or sold by the user at the transaction conditions specified. A user interface to facilitate this method is also disclosed. A quantity recommendation system to facilitate the quantity decision of a financial transaction is further disclosed.
Patent GB-2419804-A (GB)
Title: Recycling bin
Inventor: NICHOLSON WILLIAM ALBERT
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: A multistorage refuse bin 1 having an elongate body 2 is divided into three or more storage areas, in which the bin is supported on at least two wheels 8. This provides a convenient waste sorting system for the household rubbish since the items for disposal can each be placed in an appropriate storage area and thus be instantly sorted as they leave the hand of the householder. The body may be divided by providing hinged support frames 12 for retaining refuse bags, or by fixed partitions (4, Figure 1) or by the fitting of removable storage containers. The bin may have a hinged lid 6.
Patent GB-2425153-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine(s) mounted on a lattice tower
Inventor: ROBINSON LEON J
IPC: F03D3/00
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A wind turbine comprises at least one wind driven rotor 106 coupled to an electrical generator 108 and supported by a lattice tower 100, preferably an electricity pylon. The axis of the turbine rotor(s) 106 may be aligned with a longitudinal (vertical) axis of the tower 100. Alternatively, or in addition, the turbine rotor(s) 106 may be positioned within the lattice tower 100. Alternatively the turbine rotor(s) 106 may be positioned outside of the tower 100 (figures 3 and 4). A plurality of rotors 106 may be provided (figures 3 and 4), each rotor 106 being capable of independent rotation and each coupled to a separate generator 108. Each turbine rotor 106 may be coupled to two generators 108, one at each end of its rotational axis. Blades of the turbine rotor 106 may be curved or planar.
Patent GB-2423282-A (GB)
Title: Powder-coated glass products
Inventor: LEACH ROGER JOHN
IPC: C03C17/38
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A powder-coated glass product comprises a glass substrate 1 backed by a powder coating 2, 6 such as epoxy or polyester resin wherein metal foil is bonded to the back surface of the coating to extend inwardly from the edges of the product partially across the back surface by a distance within the range of 100 to 150mm, for reduction of thermal stress in the glass substrate. A double glazed spandrel unit includes the panel 31 mounted with spacing behind a facing sheet 32 and with metal foil 34 covering the edges of the unit and overlapping marginally 37 onto the back 38 of the panel 31.
Patent GB-2427248-A (GB)
Title: Turbocharger apparatus having a bearing housing with an integral heat shield
Inventor: LEAVESLEY MALCOLM GEORGE
IPC: F02C6/12
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: Turbocharger apparatus (1) comprising a compressor, a turbine (18), a compressor housing (14), a compressor housing inlet (20) for enabling air to be conducted to the compressor, a compressor housing outlet (21) for enabling air to exit the compressor housing (14), a turbine housing (16) which surrounds the turbine (18), a turbine housing inlet (28) for enabling exhaust gases from an engine to be conducted to the turbine in order to rotate the turbine (18), a bearing assembly (15) for permitting rotation of the compressor and the turbine (18), a bearing housing (7B), and a heat shield (5) for protecting the bearing assembly (15) from heat from the exhaust gases, characterised in that the heat shield (5) is formed as an integral part of the bearing housing (7B).
Patent GB-2432237-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for identifying and handling defective memory cells.
Inventor: YOUNG LINLEY M
IPC: G06F11/20
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: An apparatus for identifying and handling defective memory cells comprises a memory circuit 108, a test circuit 104, an interface circuit 106 and a defect handler circuit 110. The test circuit generates a test signal (Fig 1, D1) and preferably operates during a boot sequence. The defect handler circuit preferably comprises a plurality of redundant memory cells 184 configured to replace one or more defective cells identified as having defects. The defect handler circuit comprises an address circuit for storing defective memory cells 180, a decoder and compare circuit 182 for comparing an incoming address with a stored address and a multiplexor circuit 186 configured to redirect data read from aid memory circuit when the cell is judged defective.
Patent GB-2440927-A (GB)
Title: Lever assisted bicycle balancer
Inventor: HOSKIN KIM
IPC: B62H1/02
Filed: 2006-08-17
Abstract: A lever assisted bicycle balancer includes a lever 1 fixed via a flexible cable 3 to a lever base 2 so that the lever 1 may be pulled by a cyclist's thumb and a retractable stand leg 5 is then moved to a downwards position by the flexible cable. The lever base 2 is attached to a handlebar base 7 which is attached to bicycle handlebar. A handlebar base 7 is located as close as possible to a bicycle brake lever so that a cyclist's thumb can pull a lever 1. The retractable stand leg 5 is attached to a retractable stand base unit 4 by means of a screw and nut allowing a swinging movement of the retractable stand leg 5 from a horizontal to vertical or downwards position. The base unit 4 is attached to the left hand chain stay of a bicycle.
Patent GB-2444261-A (GB)
Title: Attachment device for safety equipment
Inventor: IRELAND LESLIE HUGH
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: An attachment device to attach a piece of safety equipment to a tool or other piece of machinery. The attachment device comprises a releasable retention portion 4a/b 24 for attachment to the safety equipment and an engagable portion 10 12/22 for attachment to the tool or machinery. The first portion may be a clip 24 or comprise a pocket 4a/b for holding the safety equipment. Two specific embodiments are disclosed for the retention of a pair of goggles in a case and a clip for attaching a pair of gloves to a tool.
Patent GB-2431379-A (GB)
Title: Key arrangement for a keyboard
Inventor: GRIFFIN JASON T
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A key arrangement includes a plurality of keys that are arranged in a regular grid of rows and columns. The columns include a first column, a last column, and at least one middle column. The keys in the first and last columns are smaller than the keys in the at least one middle column. A method for improving the ergonomics of a key arrangement on a keyboard of a fixed size is provided. A method for designing a key arrangement for a mobile communication device is also provided.
Patent GB-2455075-A (GB)
Title: A network controller for mirroring server applications
Inventor: EDGE DAVID
IPC: G06F11/20
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: A network-level controller 103 allows servers 105 and application software to operate in a fully redundant hot standby mode. An application being protected runs on a primary server 105a and a secondary server 105b. Controller 103 has total control over the transfer of data packets. Data requests from clients 101 are duplicated (mirrored) by controller 103 and routed to both servers 105a, 105b. Both servers respond to requests but only data received from main server 105a is routed back to the client with data from standby server 105b being ignored. Controller 103 monitors servers 105 and if a server or application fails then a failover to the standby server is performed. The client-side IP address of controller 103 is a virtual IP address and servers 105 are assigned separate IP addresses which controller 103 communicates with. When a failed server recovers, controller 103 manages all background data synchronisation. Mirroring, synchronisation and control are performed at the packet level, thus allowing high availability of software and servers not designed for hot standby operation.