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Patent GB-2439541-A (GB)
Title: Disc case with resiliently biased carrier tray
Inventor: SAKAGUCHI NAOMITSU
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: An optical disc case for accommodating optical discs such as CD ROMs, DVDs, etc, comprises a bottom tray, a lid section, and a middle tray 1T located therebetween. The middle tray 1T has an integrated moulded spring 1C which will rest on the bottom tray and will cause the middle tray 1T to rise at an angle from the bottom tray when the case is opened. The middle tray 1T is connected to the bottom tray by means of a hinge: this permits the middle tray 1T to pivoted upwards by depressing the area of the tray closest to the spine of the case - this may be in addition or alternative to the integrated moulded spring 1C.
Patent GB-2440726-A (GB)
Title: Cyclone drawing gas from liquid
Inventor: MAHMOOD MIR SARSHAR
IPC: B04C5/00
Filed: 2006-08-12
Abstract: A cyclone has a length to diameter ratio (L/D) in the range of 1:10. The cyclone chamber may be proportioned to create a local pressure drop sufficient to cause the bubbling extraction of gas from a gas containing liquid being processed in the apparatus, the pressure possibly in the region of 0.3 - 0.9 bar absolute. The cyclone may also be capable of performing gas extraction on a two liquid mix, the pressure drop causing one liquid to bubble out of the other. The item is largely further defined by the detailed geometric proportions of the cyclone chamber, with the aim of optimising the largest possible local pressure drop, and thus the most efficient gas extraction at the centre of the cyclone.
Patent GB-2429404-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat cushion with air plenum
Inventor: ZUZGA MATTHEW
IPC: B60N2/56
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A seat assembly (10) includes a seat cushion (20) having a recess (24), and an air plenum member (16) disposed in the recess (24) for routing air through at least a portion of the seat cushion (20). The air plenum member (16) has a first portion (36) that comprises foam, and a second portion (38) that is attached to the first portion (36) and that comprises a polyolefin sheet. The seat assembly (10) further includes a cover layer (22) coveting the air plenum member (16) and the seat cushion (20). The second portion may be polypropylene fibres or a film. Air may be forced up through the plenum via a fan (41 fig 3). An air plenum may be fitted to the seat backrest (14).
Patent GB-2441137-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft device for a vehicle comprising variable opacity glazing
Inventor: WILDE LEON WILLIAM
IPC: B60R25/01
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: An anti theft system uses electronically controlled glass (for example photochromatic or electrochromatic glass) to stop car thieves from seeing into the car or if entry is gained prevent a would-be thief from being able to see to drive the car. The system is powered while the engine is running by an alternator/generator or if the engine is switched off by a separate power source such as an additional battery or solar system. The system may be set for the windows to stay clear for a limited period of time while the engine is not running using the additional battery or solar system. In addition a driver button inside the car will enable the driver to switch on a strip at the top of the windscreen to block out sunlight whilst driving to act as a sun visor.
Patent GB-2443007-A (GB)
Title: Locating Mobile Terminals
Inventor: GILL TREVOR
IPC: H04W4/24
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: A beacon device (50) is disclosed for transmitting a proximity indication signal. When a mobile terminal (1) is in proximity to the beacon device (50) the mobile device (1) receives the proximity indication signal and transmits a signal indicative thereof to the network (1) with which it is registered in order to receive discounted calls because it is deemed to be within a special zone (such as the house of the user of the mobile terminal (1). The device (50) is able to detect movement of device (50) and to inhibit generation of the proximity indication signal to the mobile terminal (1) when movement is detected. In order to detect movement, the device (50) includes means (72) for recording the pattern of selected ambient radio signals to derive a typical value range, means (74) for measuring the ambient radio signals to produce a measurement value, means (62) for comparing the measurement value with the value range to determine whether the device (50) has been moved, and means (52,60) for selectively enabling transmission of a proximity indication signal to the mobile terminal (1) in dependence upon the determination of the comparing means (62).
Patent GB-2439723-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable punch bag
Inventor: NG WAI JIM
IPC: A63B69/20
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: An inflatable punching bag 1 includes an inflatable bag 10, at least one sensor device 11 mounted to the inside surface of the bag, a control box 12 and a base 14. At least one impact area 18 is formed on the inflatable bag. A single sensor device 11 is attached behind each impact area. Each sensor device preferably includes a light source. A control box 12 preferably includes a power source, a sound transducer and an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit receives input from at least one impact sensor 11. The electrical circuit may provide a light output through the at least one light source, an audible output through the sound transducer and a video output through a video display 45. The base 14 preferably includes a weighted portion 48 and intermediate portion 50. The weighted portion 48 is filled with a dense solid or liquid to provide radial support for the inflatable punching bag.
Patent GB-2429643-A (GB)
Title: Fitted sheet
Inventor: MACDONALD ROBERT JOHN
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A fitted sheet comprising a central rectangular panel 30 with end panels 34 integral therewith, made from a woven material, and side panels 35 made from a stretchable fabric sewn to the side edges of the central panel 30 and end panels 34. Side panels 35 may be sewn along their length to the central panel 30 and joined in the corners to the end panels 34 by seams 36, which may be substantially vertical.
Patent GB-2434977-A (GB)
Title: Reversible furniture base
Inventor: OSBORNE STEPHEN
IPC: A47C17/04
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: An item of furniture with a backrest 4, at least one arm 12 14 and a base 8, the base provided with two sets of springs, a first set of springs 32 adjacent the first side 38 and a second set of springs 36 adjacent the second side 34. In use the base is reversible allowing the user to select whether to sit on a side of the base with either the first or second springs providing support. Preferably at least one characteristic of the springs in each of the sets differ, thereby allowing the person to position the base so as to provide a base with particular seating characteristic, for example, one side may provide a firmer seat than the other. There may be a plurality of arms 12 14 attached to the base or backrest, each of the arms being moveable from a first orientation to a second orientation. The item of furniture is preferably a sofa or chair.
Patent GB-2436017-A (GB)
Title: Hydroformed back frame for automobile seat
Inventor: ADRAGNA VINCENT
IPC: B60N2/68
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: An automobile seat frame assembly 1 comprises a back frame 15 formed from a hydroformed hollow metal tube having a cross-section which varies in shape along its length. The tube has a first vertical support section 16 having a top end 19 and a bottom end 20, a second vertical support section 17 having a top end 23 and a bottom end 22, and a transverse section 18 extending between the respective top ends of the first and second support sections. The bottom ends of the vertical support sections may have a cross-sectional shape which corresponds to that of attachment protrusions (40, Fig. 4a) provided on a bottom frame (10, Fig. 1), to facilitate attachment of the back frame to the bottom frame. The transverse section may include punched or extruded holes 35 to receive a headrest. Also disclosed are a method of making such a frame assembly, and a seat comprising such a frame assembly.
Patent GB-2449423-A (GB)
Title: Wireless frame structure candidates with varying slot allocation selected according to up/downlink loads with adaptive synchronisation field
Inventor: JACKSON TIMOTHY
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: The invention relates to wireless system, in particular utility meters with radio connections. The wireless frames used by the system have slots assigned to synchronisation (Sync), down link payload, up link payload and acknowledgement (Ack). The invention maintains a set of candidate structures <B>(F1-F6)</B> with differing numbers of slots assigned to each duty. It then selects a frame that includes sufficient downlink and uplink slots for the current level of traffic. The number of slots assigned to synchronisation can be varied to accommodate changes in traffic loading. The synchronisation slots are used to align the clocks of outstations to the base station master clock. The slots can be scattered throughout the frame and not grouped as shown in the diagram.
Patent GB-2439452-A (GB)
Title: Seat fold actuator
Inventor: MAUE H WINSTON
IPC: B60N2/20
Filed: 2007-06-21
Abstract: A seat fold actuator comprising an actuator 18 and a trigger assembly 15. The actuator 18 is configured to actuate the trigger assembly 15 from a loaded position, wherein release of kinetic energy stored within the trigger assembly 15 is prevented, to a fired position, wherein the stored kinetic energy is released. Releasing of the stored kinetic energy causes the trigger assembly 15 to actuate a latch lever 20 from a retained position, wherein a seat back 12 is retained by a latch, to a released position, wherein the seat back 12 is pivotable forwardly to a folded position.
Patent GB-2451666-A (GB)
Title: Injection device with locking components
Inventor: JENNINGS DOUGLAS IVAN
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2007-08-08
Abstract: An injection device comprises a locking mechanism between a syringe carrier (127, figure 3) and a drive mechanism (129, figure 3) of the injection device. The syringe carrier is connected to a latch actuator 137a from which locking arms 171 extend to engage a locking surface 172 on the drive mechanism, such that the syringe carrier can not be moved forward without corresponding forward motion of the drive mechanism. The drive is secured in place by a locking trigger arrangement (102, figure 2a) which bears on the housing of the device. Only when the trigger is released can the drive operate and so move the syringe carrier into its operational position.
Patent GB-2453932-A (GB)
Title: Self-righting dummy holder
Inventor: FERNANDO STEVE VINCENT CLYDE
IPC: A61J17/00
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: A device <B>1</B> for holding at least one dummy <B>6</B> comprises a body for externally holding at least one dummy <B>6</B> and biasing means <B>4</B> arranged so as to return the body into a substantially upright orientation if tilted away therefrom. The body may have a base portion <B>3</B> which may incorporate a weight <B>4</B>. The biasing means may comprise a weighted ballast located at a predetermined position within or on an outer surface of the body. At least one connecting member <B>5, 5a</B> may project from an outer surface of the body for detachably holding the or each dummy.
Patent GB-2454699-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit with cuttings sensors
Inventor: MATHIEU GILES
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A drilling system for drilling underground boreholes, includes a tool body 10; a downhole motor 16; a drill bit 18 mounted on the body 10 to be driven by the motor 16; a mechanism for driving the tool body axially along the borehole so as to apply weight on the drill bit 18 when drilling; and an electrical cable 14 extending from the surface to the tool body 10 to provide power for the drilling motor 16. The tool body 10 includes a conduit 22 connected to the drill bit 18 such that drilled material passes from the drill bit 18 through the conduit 22, and sensors 24 are provided in the conduit 22 for measuring properties of the drilled material. The drilling system may also be used to drill cores and the measured properties can be used to provide detection of gas licks and abnormal cuttings size.
Patent GB-2455722-A (GB)
Title: A spaced plate waveguide probe for dielectric measurement of biological tissue
Inventor: TAN HONG SIANG
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2007-12-18
Abstract: A spaced-plate waveguide probe 10 for dielectric (complex permittivity) measurement of a material under test comprises first plate 12 and second plate 14 spaced from the first plate, a first strip of a first dielectric material 26 extending between the plates at a first side thereof, a second strip of a second dielectric material 26 extending between the plates at a second side thereof, and a third strip of a third dielectric material 30 extending between the plates and between the first and second side strips. The probe may be used to test solid materials such as biological tissue for tumours by placing the probe on the tissue, transmitting a signal into the tissue, receiving a resonant backscattered signal and analysing phase shifts in the received signal to locate and size the tumour.
Patent GB-2446276-A (GB)
Title: Method of detecting correction methods applied to a video containing a harmful feature
Inventor: SHIRAISHI MASAO
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: With respect to a harmful image data before correction (1110) and an image data after correction (1140), a scene feature quantity representing the feature quantity of a scene for each scene of a video is calculated, and by comparing chronological lists (1420 and 1430) of the respective scene feature quantities of the videos, a correction method (1150) for the scene configuration is detected. This enables a video examiner to check that a harmful feature, e.g. a subliminal message, was removed from a video stream and to check which method was used to remove it. The used correction method can then be stored in a database to provide information to the video examiner in the future.
Patent GB-2458289-A (GB)
Title: A communications transmission system that may be operated close to scanning detection systems, such as radars.
Inventor: MONEY DAVID GODFREY
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: The communication transmission system includes means (4) for detecting the transmissions of a scanning detection system (1) and for modifying the power (6) of the communication transmitter (7) to reduce the extent to which the scanning detection system (1) would otherwise suffer detrimental interference from the communications transmitter (7). The power may be reduced or transmission stopped. The scanning detection system may be radar. The communication transmitter power is modified in accordance with the radar detection system which has measured the radar signal level in allocated radar channels. The communication receiver may share an antenna with the radar receiver.
Patent GB-2462481-A (GB)
Title: A method of removing zinc and lead from molten copper matte
Inventor: WARNER NOEL ALFRED
IPC: C22B5/16
Filed: 2008-06-21
Abstract: A method of recovering zinc and lead from a molten copper matte containing dissolved ZnS, PbS and FeS by passing a liquid matte-copper mixture which is in the form of a dispersion of matte in a continuous phase of molten copper, from a sump 2, through a recirculating degasser 1 to vacuum de-zinc and de-lead the matte and then returning the copper-matte dispersion to the sump 2. The copper-matte dispersion is moved from the sump 2 into a settler 8 where the copper and matte phases separate by gravity. The separated copper is returned either directly or indirectly to the sump 2 and the separated matte is moved by gas-lift pumping into a matte circulation circuit where it is oxidised, deoxidised and continuously returned to the sump 2.
Patent GB-2451954-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus on a combing machine for monitoring the noil percentage
Inventor: SAEGER NICOLE
IPC: D01G19/22
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: A combing machine having a supply device, a combing device for combing out fibre material and at least one device for forming a combed sliver, also has for apparatus monitoring the noil percentage. The apparatus comprises at least one measuring device 28 for the quantity of supplied fibre material and at least one measuring device for the quantity of combed fibre material. The or each measuring device comprises a feeler element or a contactless sensor. The measuring device for supplied material may comprise detecting the change in weight, the diameter and the speed of a lap roll. The measuring device may be a feeler (40, figure 4) in the form of a delivery roller or an element in a sliver funnel. Alternatively the measuring device may be a microwave device. The combing machine may be of the rectilinear or rotor type and may have a plurality of combing heads and the noil percentage may be determined at each head. The measured noil percentage may be used to change process or apparatus settings.
Patent GB-2454363-A (GB)
Title: Electronically detectable display and monitoring system
Inventor: CHADBOURNE ANDREW
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: An electronically detectible display and monitoring system, suitable for use in maintaining stock levels within a store. The display (10) includes a body (30) and an electronically detectible node (20). The body (30) has a folded or collapsed state and an unfolded or expended state. The electronically detectible display includes a signal blocking member for preventing detection of the electronically detectible node (20) when the body (30) is in the folded/collapsed state. The monitoring system is arranged to monitor the display for the electronically detectible node, which node may be a passive or active RFID tag. The display device may also include an information sign only readable when the device is in the unfolded state. The device may be resiliently biased towards the unfolded state.
Patent GB-2454365-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable lens device using galvanometer motors to move the lens
Inventor: WAGNER ERWIN
IPC: F16H21/02
Filed: 2008-11-03
Abstract: An adjustable lens device in which a lens 18 moves on a pair of guide rails 42. The lens is moved or displaced using a pair of galavanometric motors 46a, 46b, or galvos, each of which is connected to one of pair of force transmission devices 54a, 54b. The force transmission devices are used to convert the rotary motion of the galvanometer motors into a linear motion for the lens. There is also a pair of junctions 58a, 58b which connect the force transmission devices to the lens. The junctions are located so that they are spaced apart in a direction which has at least a component at right angles to the direction of motion of the lens. The lens device may be used for a laser scanner system.
Patent GB-2456364-A (GB)
Title: A turbine blade cooling circulation arrangement
Inventor: POON KIN C
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 2008-11-10
Abstract: An air-cooled turbine blade possesses a suction side flow circuit 160, 162 defined by an interior surface of a convex suction side wall 112, a pressure side flow circuit (not numbered) defined by an interior surface of a concave pressure side wall, and a centre flow circuit including a first section 220 and a second section 222, the first section 210 disposed between the suction circuit / passages and the pressure circuit / passage, and the second section 222 in flow communication with the first section 220 and a plurality of holes on the leading edge wall. Ideally, the suction side circulation comprises a forward flow circuit 160 (left half of leftmost illustration on figure 4 (which shows blade cores)) which also comprises a tip flow circuit 144, and an aft circuit 162 (the right half) connected to slots at the trailing edge. The three-circuit blade cooling arrangement is preferably used in a gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2457123-A (GB)
Title: Write-once information recording medium
Inventor: MORITA SEIJI
IPC: G11B7/249
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: A write-once information recording medium comprises a transparent resin substrate having concentric or spiral grooves and lands, and a recording film formed on the grooves and lands of the transparent resin substrate, wherein the recording film includes an organic dye layer containing a metal complex monomer and a metal complex polymer, a recording mark is formed in the organic dye layer by irradiation by a short-wavelength laser beam, and the light reflectance of the thus recorded mark higher than that before irradiation and the grooves wobble within a predetermined amplitude range. The preferred metal complex compounds used are indole derivatives , the monomeric units containing two or 4 indole residues, eg: Where C is a substituted hydrocarbon or heterocyclic ring, or and a polymer based on these units.
Patent GB-2467146-A (GB)
Title: A user selection method in multi-user MIMO, based on quality of service, which enables communication with legacy devices
Inventor: SUN YONG
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2009-01-22
Abstract: A base station in a multi-user multiple-input-multiple-output environment (MU-MIMO) is operable to determine presence of local communications devices with which the base station can communicate. Some of the local communication devices may be designed to enable MU-MIMO communication, whilst others will be legacy devices not normally capable of MU-MIMO communication. The base station first assigns a target legacy device it is to communicate with, and then allocates one or more MU-MIMO enabled devices it can simultaneously communicate with, without causing unacceptable interference with the legacy device communications. This is achieved by sending a first pilot signal precoded using a first precoding to the target device and receiving from the target device a feedback signal indicating the quality of the first pilot signal. This information is used to establish a second precoding which is orthogonal to the first precoding. The second precoding is used to send a second pilot signal to a plurality of other devices, such as MU-MIMO enabled devices. These other devices send back to the base station information on the quality of the received second pilot signal, which is used to select one or more MU-MIMO devices for communication with the base station at the same time as the legacy device.
Patent GB-2471903-A (GB)
Title: Sleep management system for monitoring sleep quality and making recommendations for improvement
Inventor: JORDAN PAMELA ANN
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2009-07-17
Abstract: A sleep management system for use by a carer to improve the sleep behaviour of a child, adult or domestic pets in their care uses sensors 4-7, which measure monitoring objective parameters such as body movement, temperature, light ambient noise and humidity which are relevant to sleep quality. This data is processed by processor 8 which provides one or more recommendations for behavioural programs and for actions to the carer via a portable user interaction device such as a mobile phone. The carer can also input data to the processor regarding actions taken etc. via the interaction device. The movement sensor may consist of a piezoelectric sheet, cable or film (Figure 4, 14).
Patent GB-2475853-A (GB)
Title: Wave powered pump submerges floating body during storms
Inventor: STRAUME INGVALD
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2009-12-01
Abstract: A system for submerging a floating body 2 when exposed to excessive (storm) waves uses a wave powered pump 1 to pump compressible fluid (e.g. air) from a ballast chamber 6 to an accumulator 7. An opening 8 in the ballast chamber 6 allows seawater into the chamber. Their may be a restricted return passage 11 to allow relatively slow fluid return from accumulator 7 to chamber 6. The pump 1 may be biased by a strong spring so that it is idle except when wave forces are excessive. When the pump is active, buoyancy is reduced by compressing air from ballast chamber 6, thereby allowing the water level to rise until the body 2 sinks. The system will find an equilibrium position beneath the surface but still affected by wave action when the output from pump 1 is equal to the return flow through passage 11.