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Patent GB-2407440-A (GB)
Title: Grid stabilising system
Inventor: HIRST DAVID
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: The invention provides control of an electric load receiving power from a grid. The frequency of the grid is detected and used to determine a stress level on the grid. A high frequency detection is indicative of too little a load for the electrical power being supplied to the grid and, therefore, a low stress condition. A high stress condition may exist if there is too much load for the power being supplied to the grid. Adjustment of the power consumption of the load is prevented if the high and/or low stress states is determined. If a critical high or low stress condition is determined, the load is either prevented from consuming power completely or the load is set to a maximum power consumption state, respectively. The benefits of the invention are increased if the device is combined with a load controller which operates to control power consumption based on grid frequency and a variable, which, for the particular load, is to be kept within controlled limits.
Patent GB-2392611-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus
Inventor: GREY NICHOLAS GERALD
IPC: A47L11/22
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a body (1; 106) having a forward compartment (9; 114) with an opening in a lower surface thereof. An elongate rotatable brush arrangement (11; 116) is provided within and extends across the forward compartment (9; 114) of the body. The brush arrangement having bristles adapted to extend through the opening in the forward compartment as the brush arrangement is rotated. The lower front region of the body (1; 106) is chamfered to increase the extent to which the bristles protrude from the body in the region of the chamfer such that, when the apparatus is inclined relative to a surface to be cleaned, contact between the bristles and the surface to be cleaned is increased.
Patent GB-2393323-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing of coil-shaped piezoelectric articles
Inventor: TOPLISS RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H01L41/39
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A recently-invented form of coiled piezoelectric actuator is one wherein a multiple-layer composite of piezoelectric material interleaved with activation electrodes is formed by extrusion in the shape of a ribbon and then curved around to form a heleix which is itself then bent, curved, wound or coiled to produce the desired double-wound object. The present invention relates to a different way of fabricating a coiled-coil device. Rather than starting from a tape of multilayer piezoelectric/electrode material, the invention proposes that there be made - conveniently by extrusion - a tube of piezoelectric/electrode material, and that this tube then be cut through in a helical fashion to produce the first stage of the desired helical article. And by constructing this tube on and around a plastically-flexible mandrel the combination of mandrel-borne thus-cut tube can then wound, or coiled, or otherwise curved/bent into the desired coiled-coil form.
Patent GB-2402460-A (GB)
Title: Optically detecting a click event
Inventor: MACHINDA AKIHIRO
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: An imaging system (10, fig 1) captures a sequence of images representing a human body part (eg finger) lift-up and finger put-down motions (240, 250, figs 2A,2B) over a sensing area and produces an image signal for use in detecting a finger click motion. A light source illuminates a finger interface (110, fig 1) upon which a user places the body part, and light reflected from the finger (20) is captured by an image sensor as image data corresponding to the sequence of images. A tracking quality signal may be used to determine lift-up and put- down, and may be compared to a threshold value. A click, such as a single click, double click or triple click, is detected based on a combination of finger lift-up and finger put-down motions within a configurable time range. The system may be in a cell phone, laptop or PDA, and may work in a range of modes for fingerprint recognition, character input, and a finger navigation mode.
Patent GB-2413503-A (GB)
Title: Chewable toy for animals.
Inventor: POZZONI FULVIO
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 2004-05-01
Abstract: A chewable toy for an animal is formed of moulded plastics or elastomeric material, and is generally elongate in form. The toy is formed over a substantial part of its elongate length with a pattern of alternating channels and ridges extending generally about the toy in a direction generally perpendicular to its elongate length. The pattern of alternating ridges and channels provides tooth-cleaning and gum massage for a dog chewing the toy, and facilitates manipulation of the toy by the dog with its paws. The ridges and channels are preferably formed by a helical groove (2). Holes (18) may be formed to hold treats or pieces of food.
Patent GB-2402349-A (GB)
Title: Peer-to-peer gaming network
Inventor: GAGNER MARK B
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A method and a system of using a gaming network having a server in communication with a plurality of gaming terminals to share gaming applications directly between selected gaming terminals using a peer-to-peer type communications architecture. The method and system are a combination of hardware and software, that controls the initiation of a shared game, determines the gaming terminals eligible to participate in the game, accepts or rejects their participation, and subsequently establishes virtual communication network directly between participating gaming terminals. The virtual communication network is established allow a gaming terminal to act as a server of the shared application to all other participating gaming terminals. Once the application has been run to completion, the server terminates the session and returns each gaming terminal back to its normal operating mode.
Patent GB-2403882-A (GB)
Title: Encrypted content containing a content identification key is decrypted if the content identification key matches the identification key already known.
Inventor: HANKS DARWIN MITCHEL
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for playing content. In one embodiment, an identification key is generated 305 . The identification key is encrypted 310 and transmitted 315 to a playback drive (100). Encrypted content containing a content identification key is received 320. If the content identification key matches 330 the identification key that was generated, the content is decrypted 345 and played 350.
Patent GB-2403217-A (GB)
Title: Waste treatment system
Inventor: ANDERSON ALISON
IPC: C02F3/10
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A waste treatment system 1 comprising a tank 2 comprising a primary settlement zone 3, a biological or activation zone 4, and a final settlement zone 5. The tank also comprises an inlet 6, an airlift 8, a sludge airlift 9, a diffuser 10, an air inlet tube to the diffuser 14 and a media support bag 11. The biological or activation zone contains media 11 for housing bacteria to facilitate biomass growth for aerobic digestion. The media are supported within the activation zone by the media support bag. Which is positioned between the diffuser and the surface of the liquid by means of a tether 15. The bag may be made from nylon and be in a pyramidal form. The bag may also allow the media to substantially spread out into an area defined by the side walls of the activation zone.
Patent GB-2406770-A (GB)
Title: Displaying related two-dimensional windows in a three-dimensional display model
Inventor: KAWAHARA HIDEYA
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates displaying multiple two-dimensional (2D) windows (502, 504, 506) with related content within a three-dimensional (3D) display model (111). The system starts by receiving a command to display a first window within the 3D display model. In response to the command, the system displays the content of the first window on a first surface of a 3D object. Next, the system receives a command to display a second window within the 3D display model, wherein content of the second window is related to content of the first window. The system then displays content of the second window on a second surface of the 3D object.
Patent GB-2419823-A (GB)
Title: A golf club set with interchangeable heads
Inventor: MEHRUBEOGLU ESAT
IPC: A63B59/00
Filed: 2004-11-06
Abstract: A golf club set for travellers comprises one or more shafts 2 with a plurality of club heads 1. The heads may be of different lengths (H2-H9) so that the total length of the head plus the shaft is correct; alternatively the shaft may be extendable, with markings on the shaft relating to different clubs (fig 8). The heads may be attached to the shaft by a number of different methods, such as a screw thread or a pin and socket (fig 4). Additionally each head may have a stabiliser (10, fig 5) comprising a bar raised from the centre of the fitting of the club head, fitting into a slot on the shaft. In an alternative embodiment the club head may be rotated on the shaft so that the face of the club may be fixed at different angles to the shaft, according to the club required (fig 11).
Patent GB-2408786-A (GB)
Title: Cutting system, device and method for splitting up pipes
Inventor: SCHMIDT WOLFGANG
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: A cutting system, device and method for splitting up pipes of varying diameters to be broken up and replaced by a new pipe are disclosed. In one aspect, a cutting system for splitting pipes comprises at least one cutter 103,105 which is connected to a main body 100 using one of at least two cutter holders 102 which can be spaced at different distances from the main body (figures 2 and 3). In a further aspect, the cutting system for splitting pipes comprises at least two cutters 103,105 of different size which can be fitted in a main holder 102 of a main body 100. In a still further aspect, a device for splitting pipes comprises a cutter that can be releasably fastened in a holder of a main body at one of at least two different connecting points (figure 7). In a final aspect, the device for splitting pipes comprises a cutter that is held asymmetrically in a cutter holder of a main body, the cutter holder being releasably connected to a main holder formed on the main body (figures 7 and 8).
Patent GB-2406199-A (GB)
Title: Reducing noise during a read operation in a dynamic random access memory device
Inventor: LU SHIH-LIEN
IPC: G11C/
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: A method for reducing noise during a read operation in a DRAM device in which the DRAM device comprises a common differential sense amplifier 64 coupled to first and second bit lines 66, 68, a memory cell 70 coupled to the first bit line 66 and a first word line 72, a reference cell 76 coupled to the second bit line 68 and a second word line 80, a first dummy cell 82 coupled to the first bit line and a third word line 86, and a second dummy cell 84 coupled to the second bit line 68 and the third word line 86. The method comprises activating and then subsequently deactivating the first and second dummy cells 82, 84 using the third word line, and then simultaneously activating the memory and reference cells 70, 76 using the first and second word lines 72, 80. The activation and deactivation steps could include changing a signal on the word lines 72, 80. Deactivating the first and second dummy cells could inject first signals of a first polarity into the bit lines and activating the memory and reference cells 70, 76 could inject second signals of different polarity, but equal in magnitude to the first signals, into the bit lines 66, 68.
Patent GB-2408585-A (GB)
Title: Determining fluid composition from fluid properties
Inventor: STORM JR BRUCE H
IPC: G01N11/00
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: A method for determining the composition of a fluid contamination (14) by using measured properties of the fluid (10) with the steps of selecting a fluid property at a series of specific time intervals (22) and plotting the wellbore measured fluid property as a function of the selected fluid property, and plotting the effected measured fluid property using the functions of the wellbore fluid compositions in an arbitrary set of unit, and with the steps of allowing the in-situ qualitative equation of the wellbore fluid composition with a known linear relationship to the wellbore fluid composition (10), and with the steps of using the wellbore fluid density (14) to find the endpoints of the endpoints of the wellbore fluid contamination and using the endpoint data to plotting the wellbore measured contamination properties with the steps of performing a qualities evaluation of the wellbore fluid contamination properties with the steps of performing a qualities evaluation of the wellbore fluid contamination composition (36).
Patent GB-2409894-A (GB)
Title: Boiler unit with removable support rails
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN LUKE
IPC: F24H9/12
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: A boiler assembly 1 includes the boiler unit 2 detachably connected to a manifold unit 4 which provides a connection interface to a heating pipework system. Two removeable support rails 94 are used to support the boiler unit during assembly and disassembly. In the assembled state the support rails can be removed from the boiler assembly. Isolation means may be located at the front of the assembly to isolate the boiler unit from the manifold unit. The connection interface may additionally comprise quick release means.
Patent GB-2413070-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat frame including a unitary magnesium die cast body with an aperture therein to lower the centre of gravity of the seat
Inventor: GRYP DENNIS J
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: A seat frame 10 comprises a unitary magnesium die cast body 12 having a top 14, a bottom 16, two sides 18,20, and front and back surfaces 22,24. The front surface has an outer perimeter flange 28 positioned adjacent the two sides and the top of the body. An inner perimeter flange 30 is spaced from and coextensive with the outer perimeter flange. The front surface also has at least one horizontal oriented flange 34 and at least two diagonally oriented flanges 36. The arrangement, together with the use of the die cast magnesium, provides for a lightweight yet strong and durable frame which provides uniform support to an overlying seat cushion. The frame body may be provided with a large aperture (44,Fig.2) which is sized and positioned in the upper portion of the body to lower the seat assembly centre of gravity.
Patent GB-2410754-A (GB)
Title: Wire cum cover holder for use with reconfigurable frame system for interior use
Inventor: LIM KOON HUAT
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A single resilient piece wire cum cover holder (1) for holding electrical and data cables (3) for use on a vertical hollow pole (2) in a reconfigurable frame system described in PCT/SG02/00232. The holder (1) has a concave base (10), a first arm (11) and a second arm (12); a first leg (15) and a second leg (16). The first leg (15) forms an U shape with the first arm (11) and the second leg (16) forms another U shape with the second arm (12). A first cable receiving foot (17) extends inwards from the end of the first leg (15) and a second cable receiving foot (18) extends inwards from the end of the second leg (16). A space is formed from the first and second leg, first and second cable receiving foot and concave base, for holding cables.
Patent GB-2421838-A (GB)
Title: Flat light-emitting lamp, fabricating method thereof, and liquid crystal display
Inventor: GU SEUNG MAN
IPC: H01J65/00
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A flat light-emitting lamp (10) includes a first common discharge tube (20) for producing a first electrical discharge according to a first AC waveform having a first phase, a second common discharge tube (30) for producing a second electrical discharge according to a second AC waveform having a second phase different from the first phase, and a plurality of discharge tubes (40) each having first ends connected to the first common discharge tube (20) and second ends connected to the second common discharge tube (30). The discharge tubes (40) emit light according to the electrical discharges of the first and second common discharge tubes (20, 30). The lamp is used as a backlight for an LCD display.
Patent GB-2416205-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining the amount of impurity in a gas
Inventor: OKA KOICHI
IPC: G01N21/03
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: In order to measure the concentration of an impurity in a gas, the following steps are performed at controlled temperature and pressure: The gas to be measured has the impurity removed, light is transmitted though the gas and the absorbance measured. Then the absorbance of a gas containing a known concentration of impurity is measured, finally the absorbance of the gas to be measured is determined. The absorbance of the impurity is determined from the first two measurements and stored then used to calculate the concentration of impurity of the test gas.
Patent GB-2433681-A (GB)
Title: Multiband Ultra-Wideband Communication System and Method
Inventor: BREMNER DUNCAN
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: An ultra-wideband communication system 101 comprises a first device 103, such as a host device or server, which communicates with a second device 105, such as a portable device. The first device 103 comprises a memory 107 for storing data, for example a movie, that is to be downloaded to the second device 105. The first device 103 includes an ultra-wideband transmitter 109 for transmitting data over an air interface to an ultra-wideband receiver 113 in the second device. The effective data transfer rate between the first device 103 and the second device 105 is increased by concatenating two or more frequency sub-bands in a multi-band orthogonal frequency division multiplexing scheme, such that the transmitter 109 in the first device 103 is configured to behave like a number of transmitters, all bursting at the same time. In addition, means are provided for enabling the second device 105 to be located in a fixed positional relationship with the first device 103 during the data transfer operation. The range of the ultra-wideband transmission is reduced significantly to a distance "d" which, in combination with the securing of multiple UWB sub-bands, enables the data throughput to be increased significantly. The distance "d" is less than 30cm, and preferably touching (without electrical contact).
Patent GB-2422792-A (GB)
Title: Construction toy constructing method
Inventor: HUSSA-LIETZ KYLE PHILIP
IPC: A63H33/10
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A method for constructing three-dimensional structures with a multi-part construction toy comprised of connectable component parts. A flat construction plan 10 is provided illustrating in full size a two-dimensional structure constituting all or a large part of the intended three-dimensional structure. The connectable component parts 11-20 are placed directly over their respective illustrations on the flat plan 10, and joined to form the two-dimensional structure. The two-dimensional structure may include a pair of opposite side subassemblies 21, 22 joined by one or more reorientable bridging elements, for example a flexible panel 23. After completion, the two-dimensional structure is picked up and erected to three-dimensional form by bending or pivoting the bridging element 33 to position the opposite side subassemblies 21, 22 in spaced apart, usually parallel relation. The free ends of the subassemblies are then joined, usually by a bridging element 33, which may form an end element of the two-dimensional structure. Where desired, additional bridging components 42, 47, 50 can be added to rigidify and embellish the initially formed three-dimensional structure.
Patent GB-2437303-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for fixing an object to a wall having a plasterboard wall spaced from an underlying structure
Inventor: BEVERIDGE ROBERT JUSTIN
IPC: F16B13/00
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: Apparatus (50) for fixing an object to a wall having a plasterboard wall spaced from an underlying structure comprises a first member (52) having an internal bore (54). A second membe (70) is arranged in the first member (52) and has an internal bore (72). An anchor member (90) is insertable in the bore (72) of the second member (70) and a fastener is engageable with the anchor member (90). An object to be fastened to the wall is clamped between the first member and the fastener.
Patent GB-2436100-A (GB)
Title: Gripper device for picking and placing a plurality of items
Inventor: HAWES RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B25J15/00
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A gripper device comprises a plurality of independently operable gripper means that separately pick up items, one at a time, until a predetermined number have been picked. At least one of the gripped items is then moved within the device, relative to the other items, in order to arrange the items into a group with a particular pattern and/or spacing. The group of items is then positioned over a new location and the gripper means are opened to place to the items in the new location. Where the items are to be a close or tight fit within an open topped container the step of moving the or each item to form the particular pattern may also serve to squeeze the group of items into a size and shape which is thereby adapted to fit into the container.
Patent GB-2438689-A (GB)
Title: Method of detecting correction methods for feature images
Inventor: SHIRAISHI MASAO
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to detect an image correction method from corrected images, in order to detect a correction method of a correctly corrected images as a guideline for correction of a harmful, e.g. subliminal, image, and to present an image correction proposal to which a correction method in the past is applied, in order to indicate to a corrector a guideline for correction of a detected harmful image. In order to achieve the above-described objective, the present invention employs the following configuration. 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.
Patent GB-2440962-A (GB)
Title: A thimble-like pressure targeting device
Inventor: MACAMHALAI MOCHEAL
IPC: B43K23/012
Filed: 2006-07-31
Abstract: A pressure targeting device (1) constituting a digit-conforming sheath (2) that outwardly exhibits at least one nub (3) that can be brought into contact with objects targeted by the user for the purpose of directing pressure of the nub via exertion of the digit controlling the device. The device looks a like a thimble with a pointed stylus at its tip for applying pressure. It is useful in applying pressure accurately to keyboards, touch-screens or similar computer input devices in which accurately applied pressure is required.
Patent GB-2445932-A (GB)
Title: Crash bar for motorcycle instrument dials
Inventor: DUNNE TOM
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A crash bar is mounted to a motorcycle such that it wraps around the speedometer dial and other instruments to protect the instruments from damage if the motorcycle falls over. A flat plate attached to the crash bar provides a surface on which a learner driver sign (L-plate) can be mounted. The crash bar fits most motorcycles without fairings.