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Patent GB-2388930-A (GB)
Title: Resource reservation and media capture apparatus
Inventor: MACER PETER JAMES
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: A media capture device 1 is provided that includes communication means for communicating with a resource reservation apparatus e.g room reservation apparatus. Information communicated from the resource reservation system is associated with media files captured by the media capture device 1. Similarly, a resource reservation device 11 is provided that has communication means enabling it to communicate with a media capture device such that captured media files communicated from the media capture device are associated with previously stored reservation data. In both cases, association of reservation data with captured media files facilitates the easy retrieval of the captured media files utilising resource reservation data as search criteria. A combined system including such a media capture device 1, a resource reservation device 11 and a network 19 facilitating communication between the two is also provided.
Patent GB-2374036-A (GB)
Title: Overmolded motor bearing
Inventor: WILLIAMS MARK D
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: An overmolded motor bearing (10) is provided for use with an electric motor. A conventional ball-bearing (12) has a rubberized sleeve (20) molded directly onto the bearing so that the bearing and insulating rubber sleeve form a unitary subassembly. The bearing sub-assembly is formed by inserting the conventional ball-bearing directly into the mold of an injection molding machine. Importantly, the rubberized material encapsulating the bearing extends around the outer bearing race (16) and along the side faces of the bearing. In a preferred embodiment, separate nylon washers (22) are installed on either side of the bearing when the bearing is inserted into the mold. The rubberized material is then injection molded around the outer bearing race to capture the nylon washers. The preferred embodiment thus prevents the bearing shields on the side faces of the bearing from being subjected to the injection molding pressures within the mold which can deform and thus damage the bearing shields.
Patent GB-2389818-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle bonnet lifting device
Inventor: KNIGHT-NEWBURY HEATH
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: A lifter unit 1 for lifting a motor vehicle bonnet or hood 2, comprises a guide 3, a platform unit 15 mounted for movement along the guide 3, an extensible lifter 22 carried by the platform unit 15 and engageable with part of a hood or bonnet 2 upon actuation, an arrangement 6 to actuate the lifter 22, the lifter also has a releasable catch arrangement 14 to release the platform unit 15 to move downwardly along the guide 3 to effect lowering of the hood or bonnet 2. Preferably the guide 3 is hollow and cylindrical and provides housing for the platform unit 15 which is associated with the extensible lifter 22 which may be a resilient helical spring. Advantageously the lifter unit 1 provides a safety arrangement which permits greater deformation of a motor vehicle hood or bonnet thus reducing the severity of injuries caused to a pedestrian during an accident.
Patent GB-2378921-A (GB)
Title: Multi-mode continuous printing
Inventor: PLUMLEY BRUCE A
IPC: B41J19/18
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: In a printer [20], a method for printing continuously moving sheet-type materials using inkjet, dot matrix, thermal or like print heads [86], and a method for increasing the throughput of a printing apparatus wherein the web [26] moves continuously by accelerating the moving web [26] in the areas where printing is not to occur (white space) without sacrificing print quality. The print heads [86] are movable in response to commands generated by a controller [28] in a first and second coordinate direction (X, Y), wherein the controller [28] has print data corresponding to a desired graphic to be printed stored therein. The controller [28] is programmed to analyse said graphic stored therein to identify white space in said graphic and to increase rate of movement of a respective one, or both of the printhead [86] and the web [26] to accelerate past said white space. Therefore, operating the printer [20] via the controller [28] to print said graphic onto a print media and to accelerate over said white space.
Patent GB-2388982-A (GB)
Title: A radio set with a liquid filled ornament
Inventor: LEE VINCENT KUO-WEI
IPC: H04B1/3827
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: A small-size radio set includes a lower case to which an upper case and a liquid ornament are connected. The liquid ornament is so shaped and dimensioned that it together with the upper case form a complete upper part of the radio set to cover a top of the entire lower case and provide an integral appearance for the radio set. The lower and the upper cases are configured to shapes of various fashionable goods. The radio set having the uniquely shaped cases and the liquid ornament incorporated with the upper case not only provides the functions of a radio, but also shows new life and unique attraction.
Patent GB-2399080-A (GB)
Title: No spill drinking apparatus
Inventor: TOLLMAN STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A valve for liquid or fluent materials comprises a flexible valve member 1a disposed over one or more apertures in a relatively non-flexible valve seat 11a. When suction is applied to the face of member 1a that is remote from seat 11a, such as when a child sucks on a spout 27 on the lid 26 of a trainer cup, or pressure is applied to the other face of member 1a that is nearest to seat 11a, such as by squeezing a flexible tube or bottle on which the valve is carried, member 1a will be flexed off seat 11a and permit liquid or fluent material to flow through the or each aperture in seat 11a but member 1a will flex back to overlie and close the or each aperture to seal same when the suction or pressure is released. The valve may be provided with a handle 14, which may carry a relief or seating valve having a membrane diaphragm containing a slit (44, fig 23).
Patent GB-2397396-A (GB)
Title: Automatic transmission system with transmission brake
Inventor: BATES IAN RICHARD JOSEPH
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 2003-01-18
Abstract: An automatic transmission system for a vehicle comprises a transmission clutch 16, a transmission brake 70, an electronic control unit 34, means for sensing transmission brake actuation, means for sensing engine torque, means 50 for sensing vehicle speed, means 48 for sensing gear downshift requests or operation and means 60, 62, 64 for sensing operating brake 52, 54, 56 application. The control unit 34 controls the transmission brake 70 to apply a braking torque to the transmission when engine torque is negative, vehicle speed is above a predetermined value, a gear downshift is in progress or has been requested and the operating brake 52, 54, 56 is not applied. The transmission brake 70 may be used to prevent unwanted acceleration, caused by a loss of engine braking force, when down shifting while travelling down an incline. The transmission brake 70 may also be used to hold the vehicle when starting from rest on an incline.
Patent GB-2386701-A (GB)
Title: Estimating absolute boost pressure in a turbocharged internal combustion engine
Inventor: WANG YUE YUN
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: A system 10 for estimating absolute boost pressure in a turbocharged internal combustion engine 12 includes a pressure sensor 54 producing a pressure signal indicative of the pressure of air entering a turbocharger compressor inlet 22, a temperature sensor 50 producing a temperature signal indicative of the temperature entering the compressor inlet 22, means for producing a first speed signal indicative of the rotational speed of the turbocharger 18, a speed sensor 66 producing a second speed signal indicative of the rotational speed of the engine 12, and a control computer 40 estimating the absolute boost pressure as a function of the pressure signal, the temperature signal, the first speed signal and the second speed signal. The rotational speed of the turbocharger may be measured using first speed sensor 58, or estimated using compressor 16 inlet and outlet pressures, engine speed and compressor inlet temperature.
Patent GB-2384958-A (GB)
Title: Multi-carrier spread spectrum communication system with variable spreading rate
Inventor: KAKURA YOSHIKAZU
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: A communication system is disclosed which combines spread spectrum and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) techniques. When the signal quality exceeds a predetermined level spectrum spreading is not required and data is transmitted using only OFDM. However when the signal quality falls below this threshold spectrum spreading is also required. The signal quality (e.g. SIR or SNR) is measured and used to select the chipping rate. The spreading may be direct sequence, or frequency hopping and may use CDMA spreading codes.
Patent GB-2383079-A (GB)
Title: Latchbolt with blockable deadlock
Inventor: BURROWS KEVIN LESLIE
IPC: E05B55/12
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A nightlatch having an extendable and retractable spring loaded latchbolt (15) includes a deadlocking spindle (33) axially slidably movable in a handle (29) at one side, i.e. the inside, of a door, in use. The spindle is movable by a push button (36) at said inside of the door to release the deadlocking. At the other, outer side of the door the deadlocking can be released by the operation in one direction of a key of lock means. Key operation in the opposite direction however causes blocking means (52) to prevent the spindle being moved by the push button, thereby preventing deactuation of the deadlocking of the latchbolt from the inside of the door.
Patent GB-2400453-A (GB)
Title: A remote protection system for disabling electrical equipment.
Inventor: WHITE MATTHEW JAMES
IPC: G06F21/81
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: A remote protection system comprises a transmitter adapted to signal to a receiver 1, the receiver adapted to control electrical equipment 6 coupled thereto, the receiver being responsive to a said signal to disable said electrical equipment. Preferably, the receiver operates a three way switch having an enable 3, disable 4 and protection 5 positions, whereby on selection of the protection position a surge of power is supplied to the equipment to damage or destroy part of the equipment so as to prevent its unauthorised use. Alternatively an anti-tamper unit 7 is provided which detects the attempt of unauthorised access to the use of the equipment and in so doing so activates the protection mode of the switch.
Patent GB-2384434-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for treating and preventing urinary tract infections
Inventor: BUSH IRVING M
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating urinary tract infections in females is described. The method includes inserting a urine control device (40) into a vagina (32) of a female; followed by having the female urinate; and followed by removing the urine control device from the vagina. Preferably, the urine control device includes an anti-microbial agent (48). In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an absorptive device (42) for absorbing bodily fluids, and an elongated member (46) attached to the absorptive device for removing the absorptive device from a vagina. Preferably, the absorptive device includes an anti-microbial agent (48).
Patent GB-2407928-A (GB)
Title: Signalling method
Inventor: ATHERTON ERIC
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: An electrical signalling system comprises a modulator arranged to encode information in an alternating signal containing repeated rising and falling edges, the encoding being by way of the time 22 between consecutive rising or consecutive falling edges. A demodulator detects the signal edge 20 and stores a record of the signal around that edge and compares a subsequent part of the signal with that record thereby to detect a like edge 21 and detect the time difference between like edges. Such a system need not detect the precise position of the edge but detects that an edge has occurred within a short time frame, and retains an image of the signal during that period. That image is compared with a subsequent part of the signal, and where the subsequent signal differs only minimally from the record the system deems that a second like edge has occurred. Thus, although the precise position of the edge may or may not be detected by this system, the time delay between respective like edges is detected. The transmission path can be imperfect, for example inductive. The system is capable of sending recognisable signals along a three-phase electrical supply cable. The invention is particularly applicable to the supply of information from downhole sensors in the oil and gas extraction industries. Two signals can be sent simultaneously by also detecting unlike edges and the time difference 25 therebetween. Multiple sources of data can be included consecutively.
Patent GB-2393915-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball comprising silicone material
Inventor: BINETTE MARK L
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2002-07-23
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved golf ball (80) comprising at least one layer having a siloxane polymer exhibiting a viscosity of at least 1 million centistrokes. For a two-layered golf ball (80), the core (82) and/or cover (84) may comprise a siloxane polymer exhibiting a viscosity of at least 1 million centistrokes. For a multi-layered golf ball (90), the core (92), intermediate layer (94), and/or cover (96) may comprise a siloxane polymer exhibiting a viscosity of at least 1 million centistrokes.
Patent GB-2399141-A (GB)
Title: Variable tuned resonator
Inventor: KOSTUN JOHN D
IPC: F01N1/02
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: A resonator 10''' comprises a housing 12''' defining a chamber 20'''. A neck portion 24''' provides fluid communication between the chamber 20''' and a duct 22'''. An engine speed sensor 29''' feeds, preferably programable, control means 28''', varying at least one of, preferably all, chamber volume, neck length and diameter. A noise sensor 25''', possibly a microphone, feeds control means 28''', with parameters to initiate a vibratory displacement actuator 30''' within the chamber 20''', possibly a loudspeaker, to cancel a desired frequency of sound in the duct 22'''. Chamber 20''' volume may be varied using a piston 14''', the neck portion 24''' length and diameter may be varied using positional controllers 34''', 32'''. There may be a plurality of neck portions (48, fig. 5), each having a solenoid valve within, where an on/off type valve varies the neck length only, and an proportional control type valve varies the diameter of the neck. A second sensor 26''' may be included in the duct allowing further corrective tuning of the resonator.
Patent GB-2394474-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing solubility of iron amino acid chelates and iron proteinates
Inventor: ERICSON CLAYTON
IPC: C07C229/76
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: A method of enhancing the solubility of iron amino acid chelates and iron proteinates is disclosed. This is accomplished by mixing an effective amount of an organic acid solubilizing agent into existing iron amino acid chelates or iron proteinates. The iron amino acid chelates and iron proteinates may have a ligand to metal molar ratio from about 1:1 to 4:1, preferably 2:1 to 3:1.
Patent GB-2395494-A (GB)
Title: A waste removal system
Inventor: CUMMINGS STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: E03D1/00
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: A waste removal system that includes a toilet pan (28) for a ultra-low flushing volume toilet (20). The pan (28) includes a rearward end (28a) adapted for positioning substantially adjacent a cistern (22) and a frontward end (28b) adapted for positioning substantially remote the cistern (22). The pan (28) also includes a flushing water outlet having a primary outlet nozzle arrangement (42) disposed substantially adjacent the pan frontward end (28b) and adapted to direct flushing water (62) downwards and towards the pan rearward end (28a). The system also includes a related flushing method and drainline (90).
Patent GB-2412186-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling the rate of supply of a first substance to a fluid
Inventor: BROOKS MICHAEL
IPC: G05D11/13
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the rate of supply of a first substance (for example sulphur dioxide or chlorine) to a fluid (for example water). The method comprises determining a supply rate parameter B from an input error parameter E indicative of the difference between a desired concentration R of a second substance in the fluid and a measured concentration C of the second substance in the fluid. The supply rate parameter is calculated by summing a proportional term updated at predetermined time interval T 1, an integral term updated at predetermined time interval T 2 and a correctional term CT at predetermined time interval T 3, T 2 is longer than TI, and also longer than T3. The correctional term is determined based upon the current value of E, the previous value of E, the desired concentration R and the measured concentration C. The correctional term increases the speed of response of the controller to changes in the desired concentration and reduces the amount of oscillation during changes in the supply rate parameter. The controller may be a Proportional - Integral (PI) controller.
Patent GB-2413088-A (GB)
Title: Golf aiming aid
Inventor: STONE KEVIN
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: Portable golf aiming aid 1 comprises elongate body 2 which defines guide path 10, and securing means for fixing aid 1 with respect to substrate 42. The securing means may comprise at least one protrusion which extends from body 2 and penetrates the substrate, e.g. ground engaging spike 4. Body 2 may be rigid, and may comprise first and second walls 6, 8 which extend along the body and intersect one another, with guide path 10 being defined by one of the walls or by the intersecting ridge of the walls. A golf tee engaging region 12 may be provided on the body, e.g. recess 14. Recess 14 may include an annular lip (16, fig. 2) against which the shoulder (34, fig. 4) of golf tee 28 may abut. Recess 14 may be offset from the central axis of the aiming device such that, when viewed by a golfer preparing to make a swing, guide path 10 will appear to pass through the centre of golf ball 40. Recess 14 may open onto the side of the aiming aid such that tees having different heights may be accommodated, with longer tees being offset to a greater extent than short tees (not shown).
Patent GB-2413571-A (GB)
Title: Roof insulation system
Inventor: STATE ANDY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04D13/16
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A roof insulation system comprises the steps of preparing a roof surface 1, laying a framework 6 onto the surface, spraying a, preferably expandable, polyurethane insulation 17 onto the surface 1 to bond the framework to it, curing the insulation and trimming off any excess, and securing rigid sheets 8 to the framework. The framework preferably consists of a plurality of spaced, parallel channel members 6 and a plurality of second channel members 7 connecting adjacent channel members 6 to one another. The framework may be spaced from the roof surface 1 by a series of legs 5, which 5 may be of different lengths. The channel members 6, 7 may be in the shape of an inverted U when in use. The sheet material 8 may be plywood and may be screwed to the framework. This may be covered with a waterproof membrane 14 such as felt. In use, damaged flat roofs may be resealed using this system alternatively it may be used on all types of new structure.
Patent GB-2405356-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device providing modified gaming outcomes
Inventor: WEBB BAYARD S
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: A gaming device has reels (54a-e) and an outcome or award event is triggered from a base game when at least one positive modifier symbol (102) and at least one award symbol (106) are indicated on the reels. In the bonus game, the positive modifier symbol increases a bonus award associated with the award symbol. A negative modifier symbol (104), if indicated on the reels, reduces the bonus award associated with the award symbol. The positive modifiers and negative modifiers are applied to the award to provide a modified award to the player in the game, Figs 4A to 4J (not shown).
Patent GB-2424511-A (GB)
Title: Lithium sulphide battery and method of producing the same
Inventor: KOLOSNITSYN VLADIMIR
IPC: H01M4/04
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: There is disclosed a chemical source of electrical energy comprising a positive electrode (cathode) made of an electrically conductive material, a mixture of lithium sulphide and sulphur, a permeable separator or membrane, and a negative electrode (anode) made of an electrically conductive material or a material that is able reversibly to intercalate lithium ions, wherein an aprotic electrolyte comprising at least one lithium salt in at least one solvent is provided between the electrodes.
Patent GB-2413137-A (GB)
Title: Modular setting tool for hydraulically actuated devices
Inventor: CHO BRIAN W
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2005-04-05
Abstract: A modular setting tool 10 for use in a well comprises a sensing and actuation module 12 receptive to at least one input source, and a power generation module 14 acting on an output from the sensing and actuation module, to supply sufficient energy to set a downhole tool in a well. The sensing and actuation module may have a command compartment (18 figure 4) and a trigger (20 figure 3) wherein the command compartment may have a battery (21 figure 4), sensor (23 figure 4) and a microprocessor (25 figure 4), wherein the sensor senses a pressure pulse, electromagnetic or acoustic signals or a sustained pressure. The power generation module may have a piston (43 figure 7) with different piston head areas to amplify the pressure applied by the piston. Later embodiments relate to a modular setting tool for use in a well comprising a housing having at least one rupture disk 91 in an inlet port and a power generation module acting in response to pressure passing through the inlet port upon rupture of the disk, and a method to set a downhole device comprising sending an input signal downhole, sensing the signal downhole, triggering an actuation command and intensifying the energy delivered to the downhole device.
Patent GB-2425270-A (GB)
Title: Tethered spinning toy
Inventor: DALLAS ANTHONY
IPC: A63H1/32
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: A tethered spinning toy consists of a wheel or disc, comprising two halves screwed together, attached at either side to a length of string. A 'chip' may be placed between the two screwed-together halves, for the purposes of making sound. Different 'chips' may be used to produce different sounds. A user holds the lengths of string at their free ends, and rotates the wheel or disc so as to wind it up. When the wheel or disc is released it rotates. The wheel or disc and the string may be made glowable for night effects.
Patent GB-2416403-A (GB)
Title: Microscope objective with illumination with lower aperture
Inventor: WOLLESCHENSKY RALF
IPC: G02B21/10
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: A microscope objective LZ for viewing a transparent sample is illuminated outside the objective at least from one side at an angle with respect to the optical axis of the objective and the illumination light LS1, LS2 is focussed into the sample with a lower aperture than that of the viewing objective. The illumination light may be coupled-in via a beam splitter, preferably in the objective pupil, which beam splitter for coupling-in purposes comprises on its periphery slightly extended transmitting or reflective regions with respect to the direction of the illumination light on to the sample, but otherwise is formed substantially on the remainder of the surface so as to reflect or transmit the sample light. Mirrors R1, R2 may be planar. The objective may be used in a confocal laser scanning microscope. Light guides LF are shown.