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Patent GB-2394314-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling the torque of an intemal-combustion engine running on supercharged air
Inventor: MONNIER GAETAN
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling the torque of an internal-combustion engine 10 running on supercharged air, said engine comprising a combustion chamber 16, at least one intake valve 20, at least one exhaust valve 24 and a fuel injection means 26, a method wherein the desired torque to be generated by this engine is determined and wherein the set value of the intake pressure of the supercharging air to be admitted in the combustion chamber and the fuel injection time required to obtain the fuel mixture allowing the desired torque to be obtained are determined from the desired torque. According to the invention, the fuel injection time is maintained at a constant value as soon as the pressure of the supercharging air exceeds its set value and for all the time during which this pressure is higher than this set value.
Patent GB-2394093-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for electronic trading that permit principal/broker trading
Inventor: GILBERT ANDREW C
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: Electronic trading systems and methods which facilitate principal/broker trading are provided. In a first aspect of the invention, a database relating to trading participants in the trading system is designed to indicate which traders utilize a principal/broker relationship and what, if any, limitations are placed on the activity of the broker, trading commands submitted by the broker. In another aspect of the invention, trading commands and executed trades involving principals/brokers may be presented to other traders using special designations. The ability to enter certain trading commands by, and in response to, brokers may be limited in a further aspect of the invention, anonymous trading features may prevent traders from knowing whether another trader is a broker or principal, may restrict traders from being able to block trading with brokers, and may permit brokers to configure anonymous trading parameters.
Patent GB-2400436-A (GB)
Title: Real-time method for the detection and characterization of scale
Inventor: SEGERAL GERARD
IPC: G01N17/00
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A method of identifying scales on a surface of a passage through which a fluid is passing is provided. The method includes the following steps. First, second, and third values are determined. The first, second and third values are related to attenuation of the fluid for first, second, and third energy levels respectively at which energy is emitted through the fluid. It is determined first and second fluid ratios r1f and r2f between the first and second values and between the second and third values respectively. It is determined for a plurality of scales theoretical values related to attenuation of each scale of said plurality of scales for said first, second, and third energy levels. For each scale of the plurality of scales is determined a first ratio r1 s between said first and second scale values and a second ratio r2f between said second and third scale values. Scales are identified based on comparison between (r1f, r2f) and (r1s, r2s).
Patent GB-2402868-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum cleaner handle having a cyclonic dust-collector
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: A handle assembly (200) for a vacuum cleaner comprises a handle pipe (210) having an inlet (210a) and an outlet (210b) fluidly connected to a nozzle unit (110) and a cleaner body (100), respectively. A grippable handle (220) is formed on the handle pipe (210), and a cyclonic dust-collector (250) protrudes at one side of the handle pipe for centrifugally separating dust from air sucked in through the inlet (210a) of the handle pipe, and for discharging clean air to the outlet (210b) of the handle pipe. The cyclonic dust-collector (230), therefore, can be used even when an auxiliary suction tool (270) is connected to the handle assembly (200).
Patent GB-2414652-A (GB)
Title: Disposal receptacle
Inventor: PYE MARGARET ROSE
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A disposal receptacle, eg. for small domestic waste items such as tea bags, comprises a preferably cylindrical, bottom-closed container 2 for containing the waste items to be disposed of, and a preferably hemispherical bowl 4 mounted above the container for initially receiving one or more of the waste items, the bowl 4 being supported on the top of the container by a gimbal mounting 12, 14, 16, and having a handle 18 for enabling it to be inverted for depositing a waste item therein into the container 2 therebelow.
Patent GB-2416125-A (GB)
Title: Device for supplying fluid to an ear
Inventor: HILL MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: A61M3/02
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for dispensing a pre-defined quantity of oil 14 to an ear, comprising a nozzle 20 operably coupled to a vessel containing oil, the nozzle being adapted to be placed in the ear and capable of expelling the oil from the vessel when desired and permitting expulsion when the vessel and/or device is in a substantially upright or substantially inverted position. This may be effected by providing a pump action mechanism activated by depressing button 18 to draw oil up capillary tube 22.
Patent GB-2417151-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle multi-function rear view mirror assembly
Inventor: HAYES GREGORY DEAN
IPC: G07C5/00
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: A rear view mirror assembly 10 includes a mirror 12, an image capture device 20 and an output interface for outputting captured images. The assembly may also contain a microphone 15, a speaker 17, a clock 13 and operational controls 24. The images may be output using an antenna for connection to a PDA or phone, by connection port 26 such as USB or Firewire or by memory card connector 28. Captured images may be used as evidence in the case of an accident or may be sent to a navigation service to facilitate the provision of directions, in which case the unit may accept verbal instructions from the service. The assembly may contain a GPS device and may display information about the status of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2402856-A (GB)
Title: Audio feedback processing system
Inventor: KREIFELDT RICHARD
IPC: H04R3/02
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: This invention is an audio system capable of identifying frequencies of feedback signals and filters these feedback signals. Frequency interpolation is utilized on a sampled frequency spectrum signal corresponding to a feedback signal, where the frequency interpolation allows the frequency of the feedback signal to be identified, especially where the frequency lies between samples of the frequency spectrum signal. The frequency identification allows a less intrusive filter, such as a notch filter, to be placed at the determined frequency of the feedback to eliminate the feedback signal. The placement of the notch filter reduces the effect on the audio signal provided by the audio system. The audio system may provide adaptive filtering of multiple feedback signals, using a single filter such as a notch filter. The single notch filter is configured to filter the more than one feedback signal, thereby freeing-up notch filters for filtering other feedback signals, or for reducing memory and processing requirements for the processor of the system.
Patent GB-2408324-A (GB)
Title: Testing device with reflective or scatter means for scattered light fire detector
Inventor: SIBER BERND
IPC: G08B29/14
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A testing device 20 for a fire detector 1 comprising a testing pole 21, a spacer 23 connected to the testing pole 21 and reflective or scatter means 22 arranged in the interior of the spacer 23 basically formed in the shape of a pot. The scattered light smoke detector 1 comprises a radiation transmitter 5 and a radiation receiver 6. Smoke particles in scatter volume 9 scatter light to the radiation receiver 6. The testing device 20 is held in front of the fire detector. The spacer 23, which is variable in height, may contain a body 22 with a reflective surface 22.1 to reflect light into the radiation receiver 6. Alternatively, a scatter body (24, Fig.4) with embedded particles (25, Fig. 4) is arranged in the spacer 23.
Patent GB-2412107-A (GB)
Title: Rotationally moulded pallets
Inventor: STEVENS HENRY
IPC: B65D19/24
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: The invention relates to load-carrying apparatus, for example pallets, rotationally moulded from a plastics material filled with a mineral filler. Methods and apparatus for manufacturing the load-carrying apparatus are also described. In one embodiment, the load-carrying apparatus comprises a pallet formed in two halves as two pallet elements. The plastic, rotationally moulded pallet elements form a nested configuration when stacked in the same orientation, but engage or interlock to form a double-sided pallet when one of the pallet elements is inverted. The pallet may be single sided, can have bracing (914, Fig 9) or be formed of outer layers (1010, Fig 10) with an inner foamed coating (1010). The pallet may be moulded with two spaced feet along one side so that a single foot on the other interleaves when they are inverted to form a double pallet (Fig 17). The feet may be tapered and recesses with deformable teeth may be provided to lock the pallets together (Figs 20 or 24). The top and bottom pallet elements may be identical or different and the load surface can be plane or apertured. A plurality of pallet elements can be rotationally moulded together (Fig 21). The mould can be of metal. The mould material can be at least 10% high density polyethylene filled, preferably with a mineral filler such as sand although other such as salt or even organic materials are mentioned. A unifier such as a stereate or fatty acid amide may be provided. Also disclosed is an apparatus for rotationally moulding ISO containers with inserted twistlocks using a double walled mould (Fig 1 and 7) as is a manufacturing plant with machines for loading material on telescopic arms (Figs 11-13). Specific sizes and testing equipment for the pallets is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2409741-A (GB)
Title: Debugging System-on-a-Chips (SoCs) by halting clocks of functional blocks
Inventor: YEE OCEAFER P
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: Large, complex SoCs (system-on-a-chip) comprise interconnections of various functional blocks, which blocks frequently running on different clock domains. By effectively controlling the clocks within the SoC 102, this invention provides a means to halt execution of a SoC and to then single or n-cycle step its execution in a real system environment. The invention provides an effective debugging tool to both the SoC designer and software designers whose code is executed by the SoC as it provides them the capability of studying the cause and effect of interactions between functional blocks 104, 106, 108. A breakpoint is set on a specific event. When this event occurs, a debug trigger signal 122, 124, 126 is provided to each clock control unit 116, 118, 120 of each functional block. The clocks are halted and the state of system components determined. Scan chains may be used.
Patent GB-2424173-A (GB)
Title: Personal hygiene wiper
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM SIMON JOHN
IPC: A47K7/08
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a personal hygiene wiper 1. Wiper 1 has a wiper shaft 2 having a handle at one end 3 and a support member 5 at the other end. A flexible sock 6 fits over the support member 5. Sock 6 has a wiping face 7 and an integral pocket 8 remote from the wiping face. Inverting means 12 is provided to invert the pocket. In use toilet paper can be placed over the sock wiping face 7 and the ends of the paper tucked into the pocket 8 to hold the paper on the sock and the paper used to clean a person. The paper can then be released into a toilet bowl for disposal by inverting the pocket using said inverting means so releasing the ends of the paper.
Patent GB-2412461-A (GB)
Title: Remote configuration of voice over IP devices
Inventor: SEEMAN MARK JONATHAN KINERET
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the remote configuration of a voice over IP device ("voIP device") on a local TCP/IP network, which can be implemented in software. The method includes a preliminary step of asking a user to select a voIP device from a list of one or more different voIP devices downloaded from a remote database using an Internet connection. The list can be regularly updated as new voIP devices come onto the market. The local TCP/IP network is analysed to determine one or more network settings. The method then downloads a configuration module specific to the voIP device selected by the user from a remote database using the Internet connection. The configuration module is used to determine one or more configuration parameters for the voIP device. Finally, the one or more network settings and the one or more configuration parameters are used to automatically configure the voIP device for use on the local TCP/IP network. The method makes it much easier for a small business or domestic user to configure a voIP device without having to rely on technical assistance.
Patent GB-2414886-A (GB)
Title: Combining a privacy mask and an informational display of differing resolutions with a captured image
Inventor: HENNINGER III PAUL E
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A surveillance camera system that includes a camera, a display screen and a processing device having first and second memory devices. The processing device outputs an informational display 194 that is displayed on the screen and overlays a portion of the images captured by the camera. The processing device also outputs a privacy mask 192 which is displayed on the screen and obscures a selected portion of the images captured by the camera. The position of the privacy mask is adjusted to account for changed in the field of view of the camera. The privacy mask output by the processing device has a first resolution and the informational display output by the processing device has a second resolution, the first resolution being greater than the second resolution.
Patent GB-2414748-A (GB)
Title: Method of working on a vehicle
Inventor: ROLLING MELVYN
IPC: E04H15/00
Filed: 2002-06-10
Abstract: A method of working on a vehicle involves erecting a canopy or shelter structure 1 from a collapsed, stowed configuration to an erect configuration in which a roof area structure 2 is supported above downwardly extending sidewalls 55. A vehicle is moved from the exterior of the canopy structure to the interior of the canopy structure to be worked upon. Subsequently the vehicle is removed and the canopy collapsed and stowed for onward transportation to another location. The canopy may comprise air or fume extraction means.
Patent GB-2420919-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector and socket assemblies
Inventor: KENNEDY STEVEN CHARLES
IPC: H01R13/44
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises plural spigots 24, 86 sealed at 25,85 in respective recesses 21 in the body of a connector, each spigot having a passage through which a cable core may pass and being sealed at 23,94 to the outer surface of the cable core. Each cable core may be connected to an electrical contact 27,87. The contacts may be pins arrayed in an arc and may receive counterpart socket contacts (40, figure 8, not shown) of a socket connector (12). Each contact pin may be moulded into a spigot. A wide variety of spigot seals are disclosed. Each spigot may be associated with a cable core shroud. Each socket contact (40)may be shrouded (41) and part of the length of each pin may be shrouded. Each socket contact may be sealed in a corresponding recess of the socket connector body and may be releasably coupled to a cable core of the socket connector. The socket connector may be formed in a submersible pump.
Patent GB-2436671-A (GB)
Title: Alloy drive roller for non-powered vehicles
Inventor: SHAW MARK DARREN
IPC: B62D59/04
Filed: 2006-03-13
Abstract: An alloy or composite friction roller is pressed against the tyre of non self propelled vehicle (e.g. caravan, trailer) and is driven to move or manoeuvre the vehicle. The roller has a diamond or random pattern of peaks and troughs to enhance friction between the roller and tyre, rather than having grit bonded to the roller surface.
Patent GB-2425747-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for applying multiple tape portions on to a door or window panel
Inventor: BILLS STEPHEN M
IPC: E06B3/68
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: Apparatus and process that applies multiple tape segments onto a window or door panel by identifying tape segments to be applied to a panel in a pattern. The pattern is achieved by moving a tape dispensing head 100 with respect to the panel 12 while applying a first set of multiple tape 22 segments from the application head as the application head is moved with respect to the panel. The tape segments of the first set are trimmed after they are dispensed onto the panel. The tape dispensing head is then moved with respect to the panel while applying a second set of multiple tape segments. To produce the desired pattern one or more of the multiple tape segments from the second set are in close proximity to one or more tape segments from the first set. The one or more of the multiple tape segments of the second set are trimmed after they applied to the panel without cutting into the tape segments of the first set.
Patent GB-2426918-A (GB)
Title: An agitator assembly
Inventor: BUTLER DENNIS
IPC: A47L5/30
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: An agitator assembly comprises a spindle (102, fig.1) having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. One or more primary agitators (104, fig.1) are attached to the spindle (102,fig.1) between the first end and the second end, and edge agitators (146, fig.1) are attached in a generally circumferential pattern around the spindle's first end. In one aspect, the edge agitators 606, 608, 610 may be arranged at different inclination angles. In another aspect, the edge agitators 606, 608, 610 may be attached on offset circumferential lines (figs 6C and 6D). In another aspect, at least one of the edge agitators 606, 608, 610 is more flexible than a primary agitator (104, fig.1). In another aspect, the first end has an edge cleaning assembly that is attached to the spindle (102, fig.1) and rotationally fixed relative thereto by one or more rotationally interlocking structures (152, fig.1) formed integrally with the edge cleaning assembly. Also provided is a cleaner having a housing and a spindle (102, fig.7), with a window (506, fig.7) through the housing to view the first end of the spindle (102, fig.7)and substantially no other parts of the spindle (102, fig.7). Also provided is an agitator assembly with a spindle (102, fig.7), an edge cleaning assembly (108, fig.1) attached to the spindle (102, fig.1), and edge agitators (146, fig.7) mounted to the edge cleaning assembly. The spindle (102, fig.1), edge cleaning assembly (108, fig.1) and edge agitators (146, fig.1) have contrasting colors.
Patent GB-2429742-A (GB)
Title: Glazing system with lateral connectors
Inventor: DERRICK DAVID
IPC: E04D3/362
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: A glazing system has panels 10 with first and second connectors 16,18 on opposed lateral sides, the first connector of one panel being connectable with the second connector of another panel by relative movement in a lateral direction 'X'.
Patent GB-2429585-A (GB)
Title: Microstrip antenna for circularly polarized waves, and wireless communication device having the same
Inventor: KUSHIHI YUICHI
IPC: H01Q1/38
Filed: 2005-03-25
Abstract: A microstrip antenna for circularly polarized waves comprising a dielectric substrate (2), on the surface of which only a radiation electrode (3) for generating the circularly polarized waves is formed. A signal line (4) of a radiation electrode feeding coplanar line is formed on the back of the dielectric substrate (2), and a grounding electrode (5) is formed on the entire back of the dielectric substrate that avoids the formed area of the signal line (4). The signal line (4) takes a mode, in which it is formed to extend from the back end edge (7) of the dielectric substrate (2) to a midway position toward a radiation electrode center position (O) on a dielectric substrate back face (2b). The microstrip antenna can improve the circular polarization characteristics easily and can be lowered in cost and easily reduced in size.
Patent GB-2442277-A (GB)
Title: Configuring Internet telephony services for a Private Branch Exchange.
Inventor: STREIT GRAHAM
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: There is disclosed a method of configuring Internet telephony services for a private branch exchange (PBX) comprising: providing the requirements for the private branch exchange to an Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP); establishing, at the Internet telephony service provider, configuration data for the requirements; providing the established configuration data to the private branch exchange; and processing the established configuration data at the private branch exchange. It provides a technique for the automated or dynamic configuration of ITSP services for a PBX. This provides for the dynamic configuration of Voice Over IP (VoIP) trunks for at least one PBX, preferably SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) trunks. The embodiments of the invention may be implemented in an environment where an enterprise having a PBX system intends to take advantage of the services provided by an ITSP which offers an Internet data service for making telephone calls using VoIP.
Patent GB-2441515-A (GB)
Title: Cutter actuated by a guided protrusion member
Inventor: LTD PRIMAX ELECTRONICS
IPC: B26D5/14
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A cutting apparatus includes gears 13 connected to a guided protrusion member 14 and a motor 12, a gliding block 15 including a channel 150 along which the protrusion member 14 moves, a platform 11, lateral plates 111,112 penetrated by a rotating shaft 16, a cutter 18, and handling elements 171, 172. The centre line of the protrusion member 14 is shifted from the centre line of the second gear part. The shaft 16 is rotated with synchronous linear movement of the protrusion member 14. Each handling element 171, 172 has a first end sheathed around the shaft 16 and a second end operated to have the cutter 18 linearly moved along two guiding tracks 1111. Preferably the protrusion member 14 is a crank including cylindrical posts 141,142 connected by an arm (140, figure 2a).
Patent GB-2430128-A (GB)
Title: Channel estimation for a wireless communication system
Inventor: SUTSKOVER ILAN
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2005-07-20
Abstract: A cryogenic magnet system, comprising a cryogenic vessel (1) housing a magnet winding, a vacuum jacket (3) enclosing the cryogenic vessel and a refrigerator (4) at least partially housed within the vacuum jacket and thermally linked (6) to the cryogenic vessel. In particular, the system further comprises an electromagnetic shield.