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Patent GB-2413259-A (GB)
Title: Garden fence post bracket
Inventor: CROFT RICHARD JAMES
IPC: A47G7/02
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A mounting bracket for suspending an article from an upright post 1 of the slot-in fence type, the bracket comprising arm members 2 extending partially around the post and into the grooves of the post and a stop member 5 that engages the top of the post so that the bracket can be fitted and removed with no tools. The bracket has a support arm 4, reinforced by a supporting brace 3, for supporting baskets, flower pots or other garden items.
Patent GB-2410139-A (GB)
Title: Motor speed control
Inventor: MORGAN GEORGE
IPC: H02P6/08
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: The voltage applied to a brushless electric motor at full speed is shown in Fig. 2a. The drive voltage is repeatedly reversed to form a square wave. A slower speed is achieved by pulses which do not continue for one half of the period (Fig. 2b), leaving a de-energised period between t6 and t7. A slower speed is achieved by pulses (Fig. 2c) which are a smaller percentage of the half period. In other examples, the drive pulses remain symmetrical with respect to the polarity reversal times, or otherwise controlled independence on load, control settings, running speed, torque output required, running temperature or other factors.
Patent GB-2419038-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system, primarily for computers
Inventor: HOLLAND MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: F24F1/01
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: Computer cooling equipment for computer equipment comprises: a primary heat transfer circuit 18; a secondary heat transfer circuit 20 containing a secondary heat transfer fluid, a secondary condenser cooled by the primary heat transfer circuit and a secondary evaporator for cooling the computer equipment 10; and is characterised in that the secondary heat transfer fluid is a volatile fluid. The secondary heat transfer fluid may be carbon dioxide. The cooling system is of particular use in power hungry applications such as cooling of computer servers, particularly of blade servers as it can produce a heat load dissipation of up to 100 kW, compared to 10 kW or less using conventional systems. Heat exchange cabinets, air conditioning systems and building elements using a secondary heat transfer fluid which is a volatile fluid are also disclosed. The building elements may be hollow beams carrying services such as cables.
Patent GB-2421323-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining applications in a computing device
Inventor: LEWIS SIMON
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A method is provided for managing the application lifecycle for user applications on a computing device. The method can centrally manage <UL ST="  Ò  "> <LI>application lifecycle (including installation, execution status, removal) <LI>application capabilities <LI>long-lived OS level application owned resources (e.g. push connections, alarms) <LI>security </UL> for any application, regardless of application type or model or execution environment.
Patent GB-2410209-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices
Inventor: EDWARDS DAVID BRIAN
IPC: B23K26/40
Filed: 2002-01-26
Abstract: A process for cutting or perforating a film or stack of films in the form of a web comprising a plurality of compartments by which each compartment is cut or perforated by applying a laser beam to the film or stack of films. A process is also disclosed for producing a container containing a composition comprises: <SL> <LI>a. producing a base web film containing a plurality of pockets; <LI>b. filling each pocket with a composition; <LI>c. sealing the pockets with a top web film to produce closed containers; and <LI>d. separating at least one container from the plurality of containers by cutting or perforating the combined web with a laser beam. </SL>
Patent GB-2415569-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a reference picture using index information
Inventor: SOH YOON SEONG
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: In the method, at least one reference picture for processing a field macroblock is selected from at least one reference picture list using reference picture index information. Here, each selected at least one reference picture is a field, and a parity of the selected at least one reference field is based on the parity of the field macroblock and the reference picture index information. The reference field may be a top or bottom field. The reference field may have the same parity as the field macroblock if the index information is an even number, and a different parity if the index information is an odd number.
Patent GB-2430409-A (GB)
Title: Beaded covers for cigarette packets or lighters
Inventor: VINCENT PAUL JOHN KENT
IPC: B44C1/10
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A cover for cigarette packets and lighters is made using small beads woven tightly together to form a blanket covering of the surface area. The covers are formed from blanks whose sides are sown together. When the cigarette packet or lighter is discarded the cover can be re-used on a new packet or lighter.
Patent GB-2418676-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for mixing fibre components, especially in spinning preparation or fibre web production
Inventor: RUEBENACH BERNHARD
IPC: G01G19/22
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: In an arrangement for mixing fibre components, for example fibre flocks, especially in spinning preparation, fibre web production or the like, in which the fibre material to be supplied is conveyable into at least two weighing containers 7a, 7b, 7c and, when weighing is complete, the fibre material is dischargeable from the at least two weighing containers onto a mixing belt 8, the weighing containers are arranged one after the other - seen in the direction of travel of the belt - above the mixing belt. In order that accurate weighing, troublefree production and increased throughput can be achieved in a simple manner, the position of at least one weighing container can be adjusted transverse to the longitudinal extent of the mixing belt 8. The container(s) may be adjusted manually by fluid cylinders or by motors 32 under electronic control.
Patent GB-2420470-A (GB)
Title: Class of service in a VOIP service system
Inventor: CHO WON-SANG
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: In a method and apparatus for signalling a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) call based on a class of service in a VoIP service system, a database which includes VoIP signalling information differentiated by the class of VoIP service is built, and the database is retrieved by a service class assignment condition to produce a call setup message. The call setup message includes information related to the service class. Accordingly, it is possible to perform dynamic VoIP signalling by setting a differentiated service class based on each user or a primary factor of each class of the VoIP service.
Patent GB-2422392-A (GB)
Title: BOP landing assist tool
Inventor: WALKER STEPHEN J
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: A blowout preventer stack landing assist tool 50 assembly comprises a landing assist tool including a main body, an outer body 70 and a plurality of keys 122 secured on the outer body 70. A plurality of locking dogs or segments 112 are slidably engaged at a lower end of the main body. Also provided is a blowout preventer stack landing tool adapter joint 36 for connection between a telescoping joint and riser joints extending below said telescoping joints, the joint 36 having a plurality of key slots 58 for receiving the keys 122 secured on the outer body 70 of the landing assist tool 50 and a profile complementary to the locking dogs 112. The profile receives the locking dogs 112 when in their extended position.
Patent GB-2421979-A (GB)
Title: One-motion vehicle door opening mechanism with speed-dependent handle clutch
Inventor: MASAAKI UMINO
IPC: E05B77/28
Filed: 2002-08-07
Abstract: The present type one-motion door opening mechanism comprises a ratchet lever (32) for opening a vehicle door, an open lever (22) displaceable by an outside open handle (25), a lock lever (23) displaceable between an unlocked position (U) in which a displacement of the open lever is transmitted to the ratchet lever and an locked position (L) in which the displacement of the open lever is not transmitted to the ratchet lever. The ratchet lever (32) acts to return the lock lever to the unlocked position. Inside handle (19) acts via a clutch mechanism on an inside lever (21) operating on the ratchet lever (32). The clutch mechanism prevents transmission when a speed sensor detects vehicle motion. A selector pin (41) can be displaced to enable/disable the one-motion action.
Patent GB-2427304-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic detecting element with corrosion prevention layer
Inventor: HONDA KENJI
IPC: G11B5/40
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: A magnetic detecting element with a fixed magnetic layer 31, an insulating layer 27 and a free magnetic layer 28. Overlying the free magnetic layer 28 is a corrosion prevention layer 36 to prevent corrosion or deterioration from reactive ion etching. The corrosion layer 36 may be directly laminated on the free magnetic layer 28 or there may be intermediate layers 35 between the free magnetic layer 28 and corrosion prevention layer 36. A method of manufacture is claimed involving the placement of a mask and the removal of layers via reactive ion etching.
Patent GB-2440954-A (GB)
Title: Optical monitoring of wind turbine blades
Inventor: VOLANTHEN MARK
IPC: G01L1/24
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A load monitoring system for wind turbine blades utilises optical fibre strain sensors 5 moulded into the turbine blades. A sensor monitoring instrument is located in the hub 3 of the turbine. Various arrangements of cabling are disclosed to maximise fault tolerance: the fibre output connectors can be embedded into potting material to stop them moving, and the sensors in each blade can be connected to the hub by respective, independently replaceable, cables. A temperature compensation device for the strain sensors is provided; this is in the form of an optical fibre loosely held in a conduit tube (fig. 8), or in a curved (fig. 9) or wiggly (fig. 10) tube. The strain sensors 5 and optical fibre 7 may be provided on a pre-cured patch 9 (fig. 11, 12, 13) as a single module, and may have means to aid their correct placement on the turbine blade prior to the blade structure being infused with resin. Each blade has two sections; sensors are provided in each part, and the sensors in one part are connected via the sensors in the other (fig. 2, 3).
Patent GB-2443172-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for assembling a generator to an engine
Inventor: MARSH KERRY WILLIAM
IPC: B25B27/02
Filed: 2006-09-22
Abstract: An apparatus 14 for assembling a generator to an engine comprises a first portion 16 for attaching to a generator housing 2, and a second portion 18 mounted to the first portion for attachment to a rotor shaft 8. An actuator 34 causes relative axial movement of the first and second portions so as to effect axial movement of the rotor shaft with respect to generator housing. An outer part 32 of the second portion may be mounted to the first portion by means of a helical track 29 and track follower 28. Thus, a coupling disc 10 at a drive end 4 of an engine may be exposed for easier connection to a flywheel.
Patent GB-2427396-A (GB)
Title: Screw jack
Inventor: KAWASAKI YASUJI
IPC: B66F3/16
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A rotatable cylinder 6, a threaded cylinder 7 and a centre threaded rod 8 are sequentially inserted in their mutually threadingly engaged states in the inner side of a guiding inner cylinder part 5 which is vertically disposed at the case body 2, through an inner periphery thread and an outer periphery thread of a screw jack. A large bevel gear 10 disposed at a lower end part of the rotatable cylinder 6 is threadingly engaged with a small bevel gear 13 which is borne by the case body 2, a thrust bearing 11 having a large inside diameter is sandwiched between the large bevel gear and a bottom plate 3 of the case body, and the centre threaded rod 8 is provided at its upper end face part with an engagement part 22 for preventing the rotating motion of the centre threaded rod when engaged with a jack attachment part of a body to be lifted up such as an automobile. Moreover, the threaded cylinder and the centre threaded rod are such dimensioned in length that in their downward contraction states, the lower end parts are passed through the inside diameter of the thrust bearing having a large inside diameter and abutted with the upper surface of the bottom plate of the case body.
Patent GB-2436939-A (GB)
Title: Pocket tool with adapter for ejecting electronics module
Inventor: ELSENER CARL
IPC: G06K19/04
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: The pocket tool, particularly a pocket knife 1 or plate-like tool card comprises at least one functional component, such as an electronics module 19 and an adapter 50 which pivots 14a, 14b the functional component 19 from the storage position into a removal position, in which the module 19 protrudes from the pocket tool. This enables the module 19 to be seized by the users hand, facilitating its movement from a storage position within a housing 2 to a working position. Preferably the adapter is a closing cap 50. Preferably the module 19 can be removed from the penknife 1.
Patent GB-2437085-A (GB)
Title: Method of applying a reflective surfacing to a road
Inventor: ROBINSON HOWARD LLOYD
IPC: E01F9/04
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: The method, particularly for use at junctions, crossroads and the like, comprises providing an upper course 24 on a road in an unset state upon which an aggregate 25a which has been coated with a reflective coating 25b is laid, after which the coated aggregate is rolled into the upper course and the upper course permitted to set. The upper course may comprise the surface course of the road, e.g. comprising hot asphalt, with the aggregate being rolled in prior to the course fully hardening. Alternatively the upper course may comprise a dressing such as a resin that is placed on the top course 22 of the road. The aggregate is preferably gritstone, basalt or granite and the reflective coating is preferably a resin which includes a microscopic glass beads and which may include a pigment. Anti-skid particles such as Bauxite or steel slag may be laid with the aggregate.
Patent GB-2450519-A (GB)
Title: A cable gland
Inventor: PITCHFORD GARRY
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: A cable gland assembly (100) comprising: an electrically conductive body (111) having an engagement feature (125), an external threaded section (121) and an external contact surface (116) adapted to connect to a sheath of a cable passing through the cable gland; and an electrically insulating housing (112) adapted to directly engage with the engagement feature, the body and housing being adapted to clamp to first (123) and second (124) opposing surfaces of a wall (119) through a hole in the wall sized to receive the external threaded section of the body, wherein the engagement feature is adapted to secure the housing to the first surface of the wall.
Patent GB-2438112-A (GB)
Title: A demodulator
Inventor: WILSON ROBIN
IPC: H03D1/18
Filed: 2007-07-24
Abstract: A demodulator for demodulating a modulated signal has a peak detector (206) with an input (100) coupled to receive the modulated signal and an output (207) to supply a peak detector output signal. The peak detector has a charge storer (314) coupled to the peak detector output so that the peak detector output signal is provided by a voltage across the charge storer (314) and a comparator (313) having a first comparator input coupled to the peak detector input to receive the modulated signal and a second comparator input coupled to the peak detector output to receive the peak detector output signal. The comparator (313) provides a comparison signal representing a comparison between the voltage of the modulated signal and the peak detector output signal. A charging controller (315, 316 and 318) charges the charge storer (314) so as to increase the output voltage when the comparator (313) provides a first signal indicating that the voltage of the modulated signal is higher than the voltage of the peak detector output signal and discharges the charge storer (314) so as to decrease the output voltage when the comparator (313) provides a second signal indicating that the voltage of the modulated signal is lower than the voltage of the peak detector output signal.
Patent GB-2453723-A (GB)
Title: Bus shelter with solar power unit
Inventor: SHADBOLT PHILIP DAVID
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2007-10-15
Abstract: A bus stop or bus shelter 2 includes a solar power unit 7 comprising a photovoltaic cell, a battery and a charging circuit arranged to charge the battery with electricity generated by the photovoltaic cell, and one or more electrical or electronic facilities that are constructed and arranged to be powered by the solar power unit. The solar panel may comprise a flexible polymeric support element. The electrical or electronic facilities may include a lighting unit 8 and/or a display unit (82, fig. 9).
Patent GB-2453735-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for carrying a load
Inventor: JEWSBURY CARL
IPC: A63J5/12
Filed: 2007-10-15
Abstract: An apparatus for use in carrying a load 18 particularly in theatrical performances comprises a supported guide rail 4, with a first 5 and second 6 carriage movably mounted on the guide rail, the first carriage 5 being adapted to carry a movable lift line 19 for carrying the load 18, and a compensator system, shown in figure 1, linking the first and second carriage and being arranged such that on movement of the first carriage 5 or the second carriage 6, the other carriage moves in the same direction and the second carnage 6 moves a shorter distance than the first carriage 5. Lifting and lowering of the load 18 may be achieved independently of travel along the rail 4 and a load 18 may be transported at a constant height.
Patent GB-2454657-A (GB)
Title: Spatial seperation in a relay communication system
Inventor: SIMOENS SEBASTIEN
IPC: H04B7/155
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: An apparatus (201) comprises a quantizer (211) receiving first signals received by a first antenna array (209) from a plurality of remote stations (203). A first relay station (205) receives second signals from the remote stations (203) at a second antenna array (215) and performs a data reduction processing before forwarding the data to the apparatus (201). A spatial processor (401) performs a spatial separation joint processing of a combined set of signals comprising the first signals and the second signals to generate received data streams for a set of remote stations (203) of the plurality of remote stations (203). The processing provides a spatial separation for the received data streams from the set of remote stations (203) and is performed in response to a data rate parameter indicative of the data rate reduction processing performed at the first relay (205). The data rate reduction may include quantization and compression. Improved performance can be achieved by the combination of relaying and spatial separation.
Patent GB-2446057-A (GB)
Title: A safety guard for an electrical socket
Inventor: TOGONU-BICKERSTETH PHILIP
IPC: H01H9/02
Filed: 2008-01-23
Abstract: A safety guard (2) for an electrical socket (4), which safety guard (2) comprises retainer means (6) for retaining the safety guard (2) on the electrical socket (4), a switch-guarding member (8) for preventing operation of a switch (10) of the electrical socket (4), and a plug-guarding member (12) for firstly preventing removal of a plug (14) in a socket part (16) of the electrical socket (4) and for secondly providing a guard over the socket part (16) when the plug (14) is not in the socket part (16), and the safety guard (2) being such that the switch-guarding member (8) is a pivotable switch-guarding member (8) which is pivotable between a first position in which the switch-guarding member (8) prevents operation of the switch (10) and a second position in which the switch-guarding member (8) permits operation of the switch (10), the switch-guarding member (8) is made of a material which can be seen through so that the switch (10) can be seen through the switch-guarding member (8), and the plug-guarding member (12) is such that the safety guard (2) can be used with the switch-guarding member (8) only in operation or with the switch-guarding member (8) and the plug-guarding member (12) in operation.
Patent GB-2458175-A (GB)
Title: A member for use with a canister or other container that dispenses particulate
Inventor: ROSSITER WILLIAM J
IPC: B05B12/20
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: A member 14 for use with a canister or other container 10 that dispenses particulate is in the form of a hollow generally cylindrical or conical member for receiving particulate dispensed from the canister or other container 10. The member 14 has a plurality of apertures disposed along at least a part of the length of the member 14.
Patent GB-2460280-A (GB)
Title: Using a memory-abort register in the emulation of memory access operations
Inventor: BILES STUART DAVID
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: A data processing apparatus (Fig. 2: 12) is provided with a memory management unit (Fig. 2: 24) which triggers memory aborts. When a memory abort occurs e.g. when a virtual operation attempts to access a real device, data characterising the memory abort is written to a fault status register (Fig. 2: 28) (memory-abort register). The data characterising the memory abort includes data identifying a register number associated with the memory access which gave rise to the memory abort. This register identifying data is used to emulate the action of the memory access instruction without having to read the program instruction lead to the memory abort. This is useful in providing virtualization support for a virtual data processing apparatus and provides a more hardware efficient method of handling memory access requests.
Patent GB-2448431-A (GB)
Title: A three dimensional transportation system and operation method thereof
Inventor: ZOU BAISHENG
IPC: B61B1/00
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: This invention provides methods of guideway construction and vehicle operation for a three-dimensional transportation system, in which a vehicle changes lane or direction by widening or narrowing the width between its left wheels and its corresponding right wheels. In such a transportation system, vehicles diverge from a source lane and merge into a target lane aerially either above or below the tracks, through the empty space between the left guideway and the right guideway. A transportation system in which traffic lanes could be stacked vertically one above another, and additional lanes could be added later without additional land usage. In such a transportation system, a vehicle could raise or lower its center of gravity in the vertical direction to offer the advantages of safe operation and easy loading/unloading. Such a transportation system could accommodate dual-mode vehicles. Such a transportation system is suitable for automatically moving people and goods.
Patent GB-2450409-A (GB)
Title: Stress, strain and fatigue measuring of well piping
Inventor: ADAMEK FRANK C
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2008-06-17
Abstract: A system for monitoring strain in a wellbore casing includes one or more gages 47 that are affixed to an outer surface of the wellbore casing (casing hanger 23). Each gage includes one or more apertures 46, 48. During operation, variations in the shape and spacing of the apertures are monitored by reader 51 and used to determine a level of strain in the wellbore casing.