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Patent GB-2438280-A (GB)
Title: A postage stamp with two angular bar codes
Inventor: HEWAGE ROHAN KANISHKA ANANDA A
IPC: G06K1/12
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: A postage stamp 30 or an equivalent printed marking has a code which includes two or more machine readable codes 27 and 29 angularly spaced and printed on the surface of the postage stamp or on an envelope, providing the data necessary for processing a mail item. The code may be a visible printing or an invisible marker such as a fluorescent dye. These code parts are machine readable in either direction of scanning whereby one or other of the code parts 27 and 29, can be uniquely identified by the reading apparatus as well as the direction of scan. This arrangement provides that during the scanning process, the orientation of the postage stamp on a postal item in one of four possible orientations for each face, can be determined as well as the value. A method of sorting mail using this stamp is also disclosed. The codes may be bar codes, said barcodes being mutually at right angles.
Patent GB-2439462-A (GB)
Title: Wind generator
Inventor: LIAO FU-CHANG
IPC: F03D7/06
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: A wind generator has a post 10, a rail 20 mounted on the post 10 and a blade assembly 30 mounted rotatably on a top of the post. The blade assembly 30 includes multiple blades 33 radially formed around a base 31. Each blade 33 has multiple vents 340, a slat 341 and multiple relief valves 36. The slat 341 is controllably mounted to open or close the vents 340. The relief valves 36 are mounted pivotally to selectively cover valve holes 342, 350 formed through the blades 33.
Patent GB-2440246-A (GB)
Title: Roof mounted camera vehicle reversing system
Inventor: FOX ARNOLD JEFFREY
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A reversing or rear viewing system for a motor vehicle has a mounting means, bracket, support, located on the roof of said vehicle at or proximate the rear of said roof. A camera is affixed to said mount so that when in use said camera projects rearward of the rear of said vehicle thereby allowing a zone to the rear of said vehicle to be viewed. A monitor or display screen may be positioned in the cab of said vehicle and a wireless link may be provided between the camera and the screen. The mounting means may be hinged and or swivelling and may be adjustable. A kit of parts may be supplied.
Patent GB-2439470-A (GB)
Title: Nail polishing tool and method
Inventor: BAXTER APRIL
IPC: A45D40/26
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: The invention provides a manicure tool and method, specifically designed for the application of fingernail polish to the nail beds of human fingernails. The invention is described as a nail polish applicator with a central hub and four different sized, slightly concave protrusions on which the end of each has inverted crescent shaped ends.
Patent GB-2451889-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Treating the Skin with Steam
Inventor: GRIMALDI JEAN-PHILIPPE DE
IPC: A61H33/00
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: A method for treating the skin involves a first stage of softening the skin by projecting steam including treatment material on to it, causing the pores to open and the material to penetrate the outer skin surface. Thereafter the pores are caused to close e.g. by projecting an astringent composition on to the skin. Apparatus to effect this is treatment includes a housing 1 with a sealable chamber into which a liquid treatment preparation may be placed and heated to vapourise it. A press pad 11 is used to trigger release of vapour from a nozzle 10. A spacer 17 maintains a safe distance from the skin being treated. The spacer fits into two sockets 15, 16 which are associated with a means, such as a micro switch, to disable the device when the spacer is not position.
Patent GB-2453940-A (GB)
Title: Device for adding cleansing material to a cistern
Inventor: BUHBUT MOSHE
IPC: E03D9/03
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a hygienic device for adding a sanitary and cleansing material to the water in a cistern 8. The device comprises a body 6, with water flowing through it, and fittings 5 and 7 which allow the device to be connected to a water supply on one side and to the toilet cistern on the other side. The device further includes a material storing reservoir 1 and a valve 2 for controlling the rate of flow of the material into the water flow. The device preferably comprises a venturi body 6 with a venturi 9 which creates a low pressure allowing the water to mix with the cleansing material. A later embodiment relates to a hygienic device for adding a sanitary and cleansing material to the water in the cistern and is connected to the output of a supply valve in the cistern on one side and to the interior volume of the cistern on the other side.
Patent GB-2454649-A (GB)
Title: Cellular basestation
Inventor: GIUSTINA ANDREA
IPC: H04W88/00
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: A cellular basestation, for example a femtocell basestation, is able to configure its cell reselection parameters, in order to define a desired transition zone, in which cell reselections may take place. Specifically, the basestation detects broadcast cell reselection parameters of at least one neighbouring basestation, and adapts its own broadcast cell reselection parameters in response to the detected broadcast parameters of the neighbouring basestation.
Patent GB-2444915-A (GB)
Title: Flexible protective padding material
Inventor: TAYLOR DAVID STIRLING
IPC: B32B7/022
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: An article of protective padding material comprises an array of resilient multilayered elements or blocks 1 which have generally planar top and bottom surfaces 23, 21 and each of which have at least two layers which include a first layer bonded to an outer second layer. The elements are 5 to 20mm thick and spaced from each other. The first layer 20 has a density which is lower than the density of the second layer 22, the second layer having a compressibility less than the first layer, the thickness of the elements, the distance of the elements from each other, the relative compressibilities and densities of the layers making at least two elements effective to coalesce with each other such that the elements will have a continuous outer surface of the second layer in an impact area when laid on a planar surface. The resilient elements are affixed to a stretchable resilient fabric 6. The first and second layers may be a closed cell foam. The elements may be hexagonal, equilateral triangular or square in cross-section. The flexible material may be incorporated into protective clothing, for example where the garment has shoulder pads, knee pads, shin pads, hip pads, arm bands, head guards and vests (figures 11 and 12).
Patent GB-2454194-A (GB)
Title: Address generation polynomial and permutation matrix for DVB-T2 1k OFDM sub-carrier mode interleaver
Inventor: ATUNGSIRI SAMUEL ASANBENG
IPC: G06F7/58
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: The standards for DVB-T/H specify interleaving symbols on to OFDM subcarriers. It further specifies an interleaving address generator that comprises a linear feedback shift register and a permutation matrix operating on the shift register bits. The DVB-T/H specifications include 3 modes with approximately 2, 4 and 8 thousand sub-carriers, and interleaver address generators for these are known. A proposed DVB-T2 specification includes three new modes with 1, 16 and 32 thousand sub-carriers. The invention specifies a polynomial to be implemented in the LFSR and a permutation matrix for the 1k mode. Simulations have shown that the proposed system provides good separation of adjacent symbols and hence good noise immunity.
Patent GB-2441284-A (GB)
Title: Sweater basket
Inventor: HANSON DONALD S JR
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A one-piece molded golf car basket (14) generally mounted to the golf car behind the golf car seat. The basket includes an integrally formed front wall (34), two integrally formed opposing side walls (38), an integrally formed back wall (42) and an integrally formed bottom (46). Additionally, the basket includes a golf bag yoke (54) integrally formed with the back wall.
Patent GB-2457466-A (GB)
Title: Multi-channel digital video recorder (DVR) with user selection of MPEG codec recording parameters
Inventor: HARWIN ANTHONY CHARLES
IPC: H04N5/926
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: A multi-channel digital video recorder (DVR) 100 is adapted to record video input signals from at least two sources (102, 104, 110, 112, 114) and comprises MPEG codec means 118, 120 operating according to a set of recording parameters. Digital video recorder 100 further comprises memory means (126x, 126y, 146) for storing MPEG data from the MPEG codec means, and is adapted to allow a user to select the set of recording parameters from a plurality of sets of recording parameters, including bit rate, image resolution and frame rate. Also independently claimed are: such a DVR with a wireless, remote control with a user interface for recording parameter selection; a wireless remote control unit for controlling a video recorder with reconfigurable recording parameters; and a method for recording on a multi-channel DVR including storing a portion of MPEG codec output data in a cyclic buffer memory (FIFO type) - to be saved permanently when a button is activated - and allowing user control of the duration of MPEG data stored in the buffer memory.
Patent GB-2447337-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system for electronic equipment
Inventor: STEVENS JASON
IPC: F28D15/02
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: The invention is concerned with the cooling of data centre processing equipment. A cooling system comprises a preferably vertical conduit 6 carrying a cooling liquid and an array of elongate heat conducting elements 4, such as heat pipes, extending laterally outwardly from the conduit. An inner end portion 42 of each heat conducting element is in thermal contact with cooling liquid flowing in the conduit and an outer end portion (41, fig.1b) of each heat conducting element is adapted for conductive thermal contact with at least one heat producing electronic component. Preferably, the inner end portions of the heat conducting elements extend inside the conduit so that they are immersed in the cooling liquid. In further aspects of the invention, the cooling system is utilised in electronic apparatus, and a data centre processor stack, comprising a plurality a heat producing electronic components. In another aspect, a data centre comprising a plurality of data centre processor stacks employing the cooling system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2446997-A (GB)
Title: Memory access request arbitration
Inventor: KOMMRUSCH STEVEN J
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: A method includes receiving a first memory access request from a first device (116, 118, 120) during a first interval. The first memory access request is to access a first page of a multiple-page memory (104). The method further includes receiving a second memory access request from the first device during a second interval subsequent to the first interval and receiving a third memory access request from a second device (116, 118, 120) during the second interval. The method additionally includes preferentially selecting the second memory access request over the third memory access request for provision to the multiple-page memory if an indicator indicates the second memory access request is expected to access the first page of the multiple-page memory.
Patent GB-2462583-A (GB)
Title: Hinge assembly for panels with toothed elements and circular seal
Inventor: SELF JAMES EDWARD
IPC: A47K3/36
Filed: 2008-07-30
Abstract: A hinge assembly 4 for the connection of two panels 10, 12 at their adjacent edge regions 8d to allow said panels to rotate up to 360 degrees relative to one another, the hinge assembly comprising an elongate member 20 providing two opposing curved surfaces adjacent the edge of each panel, said member cooperating with at least one pair of intermeshed gears 24, the assembly including connector means 34 for attaching each panel to said member and a circular seal (preferably, a bubble seal or wiper seal) 22 disposed between the edge of each panel and each curved surface of the member.
Patent GB-2449386-A (GB)
Title: Disposable dispenser
Inventor: OPHARDT HEINER
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: A dispenser unit for flowable material adapted for single use and secured to a wall with a reusable wall plate. The dispenser is an assembled unit which, as a unit, is mountable to and removable from the mounting plate. The dispensing unit comprises a reservoir bottle with an outlet opening and a piston pump mechanism having a piston chamber forming element 52 coupled to the opening of the reservoir and a piston member reciprocally slidable in the piston chamber. The dispenser further comprises an actuator member 16 having a support member 60 coupled to the reservoir about its opening and a presser member 61 with a spring member 100 biasing the presser member in an extended position and wherein the spring member together with at least one of the presser member and the support member comprises a unitary element injection moulded form plastic.
Patent GB-2460706-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for rechargeable battery collector tab configurations and foil thickness
Inventor: MAO OU
IPC: H01M10/04
Filed: 2008-09-11
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for configuring current collector foils and tab location on a rechargeable battery to optimize performance thereof. The current collector foils may be configured to have substantially the same resistance by adjusting foil thickness and the tabs may be configured so that the length of the tab is greater than the height of the collector foil so the tab may cover the height of the collector foil and may protrude from the foil.
Patent GB-2454574-A (GB)
Title: Image processing of apparatus condition
Inventor: MAGGIORE JEANNE C
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: Method and apparatus of continually monitoring and detecting in real-time a condition of an apparatus (e.g. equipment, tool, vehicle, satellite, aircraft, underwater or in-space) comprises: communicating continual real-time images of the apparatus taken by at least one camera to at least one computer processing unit comprising at least one software program to process the images. The images may be stored in a database and the condition of the apparatus trended over time. The images may be compared with a reference image fault database, comprising images of reference apparatus under varying conditions to detect a real-time fault which may be output to a user interface. The program may also determine the remaining life or predicted failure of the apparatus or whether it is being used improperly. Based on the real-time images, the apparatus may be more closely examined, repaired or replaced or a user may be alerted regarding what corrective actions are needed. The camera may be used to monitor an aircraft during pre-flight, in-flight or post-flight and may be mounted on a robotic arm.
Patent GB-2467552-A (GB)
Title: Rail mounted power supply
Inventor: SKALLERUD ERLING BERRE
IPC: H01R9/26
Filed: 2009-02-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a power supply system for mounting to a rail, for example a standard DIN rail, comprising an AC/DC converter (rectifier), for converting mains voltage AC to low voltage DC, a controller for controlling the power supply system, a battery and a load. Modules are provided A1-A5 for connecting these components to the rail and to each other, including: an AC/DC converter and controller module A1 for mounting to the rail and for connection to the AC/DC converter and controller respectively; a battery connection and low voltage battery disconnect (LVBD) contactor module A2 for mounting to the rail and for connection to a first battery; and a first load connection module A4,A5 for connection to a first load. The LVBD contactor of the battery connection and LVBD contactor module is provided for controlled connection or disconnection of the first battery. Connection interfaces between the modules comprise DC power terminals for transferring DC power and signal terminals for transferring control signals.
Patent GB-2469477-A (GB)
Title: Textile printed with a treatment aid, which is then overprinted
Inventor: BURTON ROY
IPC: D06P5/22
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: A treatment fluid is printed to a textile in a pre-determined distribution, to prepare for the application of ink by printing. The method and associated apparatus used are also claimed. The treatment fluid is preferably applied by use of an ink-jet printer having a piezo head. Preferably the treatment fluid improves the printability of the textile, but is itself free from pigments and dies. The treatment fluid is preferably dried using a heat press, before the ink is applied.
Patent GB-2470566-A (GB)
Title: Garment for use with a prosthesis
Inventor: CRABB-MINSHALL REBECCA
IPC: A41C3/14
Filed: 2009-05-26
Abstract: A garment comprises at least one pocket for receiving a breast prosthesis, the garment includes a breast cup 1 having an outer portion shaped to receive a breast and an inner portion 5, 6 cooperating with the outer portion to form the pocket for receiving a breast prosthesis. The inner portion comprises a portion 13 of gathered material, the gathered material is releasably gathered to permit selective release thereof, and the inner portion being so dimensioned and configured that, when said gathering is unreleased the inner portion can lie substantially contiguously against a chest surface whilst, on release of the gathered material, the inner portion can conform to the shape of the outer portion. The garment provides for the discrete and secure housing of a prosthesis in at least one cup whilst, if required, permitting the cup to be adapted to conform with the outer portion. The gathered portion may be releasably fastened by stitching, by adhesive or by releasable elements for example hook and loop strips.
Patent GB-2472087-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for determining flow characteristics of a medium
Inventor: LINNETT LAURIE
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 2009-07-24
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for determining flow characteristics such as flow rate, slip conditions, mass flow rate, etc. of a muiti-layered medium in a pipeline, tubular or reservoir, for example. Such a multi-layered medium may be considered to have a first layer 110, a second layer 120 and an interface region 115, wherein the interface region is defined between the first and second layers. A flow characteristic can be determined by using a time of flight of an advanced signal communicated across an advanced transmission path 20 through the first and second layer and the time of flight of a retarded signal having been communicated across a retarded transmission path 25 through the first and second layer, together with a static speed of the advanced and retarded signals in both the first and second layers and the location of the interface region along both the transmission paths in order to determine the flow characteristics of the medium. The time of flight of the advanced and retarded signals are influenced differently by the flow characteristics of the medium.
Patent GB-2472618-A (GB)
Title: Range-finding
Inventor: GUNN DAVID
IPC: G01S15/10
Filed: 2009-08-12
Abstract: A method of measuring the length D of a path between two points comprises transmitting first and second waves of acoustic or other radiation at frequencies f1 and f2 between the points along the path, where f2 - f1 < c/D. The difference in the residual phases of the two waves at the second position provides a first, unambiguous, measure of the path length D. By transmitting a third wave of frequency f3 from the first position to the second position along the path, where f3 — f1 > c/D, and finding the difference in the residual phases of the third and first waves at the second position, a second measurement of D may be made with increased resolution. The invention provides a measurement method that does not require the tuning of a transmitted frequency, and does not require measurement of the total phase difference of wave between the first and second positions. The path may be straight, or may be a return path to and from a reflector (sonar).
Patent GB-2474068-A (GB)
Title: Unitary blank and box for books with internal sleeve
Inventor: WHITESIDE ANDREW DAVID
IPC: B65D5/02
Filed: 2009-10-05
Abstract: A container blank 1 has a unitary planar body having a first major region 10 and a second region 11 angularly disposable to the first so as to define a transposed or cruciform shape. The second region 11 forms a transpose region overlying and parallel to the first 10. The transpose region 11 forms a protective sleeve around an article placed within a container formed from the blank 1 and outer walls secure the sleeve and the article therein. Preferably the blank 1 is square in shape and is cut from rectangular feedstock. The blank 1 may have only cut 3-6 and fold lines with no material removed therefrom. As the blank 1 consists of only one material it is considered to be easily recyclable. An apparatus (see fig 4) for forming a shipping pack having a dispatch article constrained therein and a method of forming a shipping pack from the container blank 1 is also disclosed. The apparatus includes a feeding station for dispensing blanks 1 onto a conveyor 30, a transposing fold station having means to deflect a portion of the blank through ninety degrees, and a container forming station. Preferably the blank 1 is used to hold books, CDs, etc.
Patent GB-864607-A (GB)
Title: 4,5-epoxy-3-ketosteroid compounds and the preparation thereof
IPC: C07J71/00
Filed: 1957-03-27
Abstract: The invention comprises 4a , 5- and 4b , 5-epoxy-3-keto-steroids of the general formula: <FORM:0864607/IV (b)/1> wherein R1 represents CH3 and R represents (HO)CH3, or (HO)C2H5, or when R1 represent H, R represents (H)OH, (H)OAcyl, (HO)CH3 or (HO) C2H5, and the preparation thereof by reacting the corresponding 3-keto-D 4-steroid in solution in an organic solvent such as methanol or ethanol with hydrogen peroxide under alkaline conditions.  A mixture of the 4a , 5- and 4b , 5-epoxides is produced and may be separated by crystallisation and chromotography.  In the examples the following compounds are prepared: 4b , 5-epoxy-19-noretiocholan-17b -ol-3-one and the acetate and b -cyclopentylpropionate and the corresponding 4a ,5-epoxy-19-nor-androstan-17b -ol-3-one compounds; 4b , 5-epoxy-19-nor-etiocholane-17a -methyl-17b -ol-3-one and 4a , 5-epoxy-17a -methyl-19-nor-androstan-17b -ol-3-one and the corresponding 17a -ethyl compounds; and 4a , 5-epoxy-17-methyl-androstan-17b -ol-3-one.