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Patent GB-2455996-A (GB)
Title: Detecting and deterring collusion of participants at an auction
Inventor: LEUNG YIU-MING
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: A system 200 for detecting and deterring collusion of participants at a binding online auction e.g. ordinary online auction 100 such as eBay (hereinafter as "primary auction") for realty-related items comprises a system module set to communicate data with the system of the primary auction 100 through a secure private network, a plurality of workstations operable for interfacing with users other than those of the primary auction. The system module includes: <SL COMPACT=COMPACT> <LI>(a) a user database for storing and performing query on user data and bidding records; <LI>(b) means for performing secondary auction on the bid items of the primary auction, which is synchronised and in opposite bidding direction to the primary auction i.e. a reverse auction; <LI>(c) means for data communication within the system; <LI>(d) means for identifying users, validating bid instructions and transactions, analysing bidding activities and concluding results. </SL> The system receives user and bid information including those imported from the said online auction, detects colluded, suspected and apparently unrelated participants, deters suspected collusion in that the price differential made by the colluded participants is reduced, confirm the adjusted final bid price and publish results to the system of the said online auction for various mechanical controls of the latter, including validation/termination of the biddings, adjustment to final bid price, locking the system for colluded participants.
Patent GB-2441949-A (GB)
Title: Power converter with DC-BUS and multiple programmable DC outputs
Inventor: ROSS ALAN
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A multi -charger and power converter system comprising a single mains input, a primary transformer for converting mains AC supply to a fixed DC supply, a plurality of DC -DC converters providing a plurality of outputs via a number of ports to meet the power requirements (voltage/current) of a very wide variety of electronic devices such as laptop computers that can be connected to the unit using cables with fixed or interchangeable connectors /tips as required to power or charge different laptops and other devices and with a power management system that enables numerous devices to be charged or powered directly through the multicharger unit from a single wall socket without tripping the ring mains or creating Health and Safety trip hazards from excessive numbers of trailing wires. The unit incorporates audio and visual safety alarms to indicate inappropriate or potentially dangerous use of ports and has a fail-safe mechanism to close down supply to prevent damage to devices and the unit if loads exceed the pre-specified upper "safe" limits for any particular port.
Patent GB-2457343-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine fuel system with reserve tank, eg for racing vehicles
Inventor: LOWE DEREK
IPC: B60K15/06
Filed: 2008-02-18
Abstract: A fuel system for an internal combustion engine 6, eg of a racing vehicle, includes a main fuel tank 8, a reserve fuel tank 10, a fuel control valve 16 that is switchable to select whether the fuel is drawn from the main tank or the reserve tank, and an input device 20 for controlling operation of the valve. The main tank 8 contains a first fuel and the reserve tank 10 contains a second fuel that has a different energy density from the first fuel. In motor racing, the reserve tank may be filled with fuel of lower energy density than that of the main tank, eg by adding ethanol or methanol to gasoline. The input device 20 may be a driver-operated switch or remotely controlled, eg by a racing team technician or race official. A vehicle that uses its fixed allocation of main fuel for the race is thus disadvantaged by reduced peak power, speed and acceleration. The use of reserve fuel may be indicated, eg by a light visible to competitors, spectators and officials and penalty points may be applied.
Patent GB-2457883-A (GB)
Title: A suitcase with an extendable garment support
Inventor: BEAUMONT HANNAH NICOLE
IPC: A45C5/03
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: A suitcase comprises at least one extendable or removable support allowing it to be used as a portable wardrobe, clothes display or like clothes hanging apparatus. The suitcase may have a garment hanger formed by two removable retractable poles 'F' [figure 3a] or a single fixed retractable pole 'I' mounted within the suitcase [figure 3b].
Patent GB-2458142-A (GB)
Title: Call bridging device wherein calls are charged to the telephone account associated with the call bridging device.
Inventor: LINDSAY GRAHAM
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: A call bridging device 13 sets up a three way call between the device and two telephones. The call is initiated by the call bridging device in response to a signal transmitted from a first telephone 10, such that the charges for the call are made to the telephone account associated with the call bridging device, instead of the telephone account associated with the first telephone 10. The present invention provides a call bridging device, 13 which is a single unit that can bridge calls that are charged to the account of a single line for use with UK type telephone systems. Aspects of the invention include the user calling his or her home number from a mobile telephone 10 and verifying the authority of callers, i.e. authorization with CLI. If authorized, the user is prompted to enter a telephone number of the destination using the keypad on their mobile phone 10.
Patent GB-2459248-A (GB)
Title: Control system comprising a magnetically controlled switch with first and second states
Inventor: ATTANASIO DOMINIQUE
IPC: E05B17/22
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A control system for a vehicle door latch system having a magnetically controlled first switch having a first switch state and a second switch state, and a magnetically controlled second switch having a first switch state and a second switch state. The latch system includes a latch and the control system defining a predetermined time period. The control system prevents opening of the latch upon detecting changing of state of the first and second switches from respective first switch state to respective second switch state within a time period less than the predetermined time period. The control system may prevent opening of the latch upon detecting a simultaneous changing of state of the first and second switches and this may actuate an alarm. One of the switches may be a key or user actuated lock switch that changes the latch state from locked to unlock.
Patent GB-2453004-A (GB)
Title: Expandable data cartridge library with pass through box
Inventor: HOESAETER HAVARD
IPC: G11B15/68
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: An apparatus and method for expanding capacity of a data cartridge storage and handling apparatus (16) includes a modification to permit a second data cartridge storage and handling apparatus to be added to the system at a position to permit exchange of data cartridges via a pass-through opening (158). A pass-through box 40 is added in one of the storage and handling units, the pass-through box having a portion shaped like a cartridge 42 so that it is gripped by a gripper of a cartridge shuttle (28). A second part 50 of the pass-through box holds a cartridge so that the shuttle can hold the pass-through box in a position to extend the cartridge it is holding into the other storage and handling apparatus. A marking system (104) is provided to ensure proper spacing of the units from one another. A connection (112, 114) and control (110) coordinates the operation thereof. The pass-through box is installed by being inserted in a replacement storage magazine (80). The housings of the storage and handling apparatus have a removable cover (160, 166) to permit opening of the pass-through opening.
Patent GB-2449969-A (GB)
Title: Method of assisting the deployment/retrieval of linear acoustic antennas towed by a vessel
Inventor: GAETAN M MELLIER
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: A method of assisting the deployment/retrieval of linear acoustic antennas towed by a vessel, said linear antennas each having geophysical data sensors, means for measuring the distance of at least one adjacent linear antenna, during the course of which at least one of said linear acoustic antennas has at least longitudinal mobility in relation to said vessel, characterised in that it includes: at least one phase for configuring cells (Cn) each defined by a central position corresponding to a distance-measuring means (T), and by at least one peripheral position corresponding to another distance-measuring means (T) in proximity to said distance-measuring means (T) for said central position, reference distances between said central positions and said peripheral positions being predetermined; - at least one phase for controlling said central and peripheral positions with respect to said reference distances, by establishing communication between at least some of said distance-measuring means (T). (Example: Figure 1)
Patent GB-2460871-A (GB)
Title: Flushing a reverse osmosis membrane
Inventor: GRAHAM WILLIAM
IPC: B01D61/02
Filed: 2008-06-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a reverse osmosis desalination installation comprises sucking water to be desalinated along a feed pipe from a feed water source by means of a pump and feeding water under pressure from the pump to the feed water inlet of a membrane. For membrane cleaning or flushing purposes, a first valve is closed to disconnect the pump from the source, and a second valve is opened between a supply of de-fouling water and the feed pipe whereby de-fouling water is drawn by the pump from the supply and into the feed pipe along which it flows towards the pump and then on to the membrane.
Patent GB-2463270-A (GB)
Title: Scale alignment tool
Inventor: ELLIN ALEXANDER DAVID SCOTT
IPC: B23Q16/00
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: A tool 20 for aiding mounting of a metrological scale 40 to a substrate is described. The tool comprises a scale guide having at least one datum member (22, figure 30), and at least one bias member (26, figure 3) configured to bias a scale 40 against the datum member (22). An apparatus comprising a positioning apparatus having first and second parts relatively moveable along an axis, and the tool 20 for aiding mounting of a metrological scale 40, is also described. The tool 20 may further comprise a tool mount for mounting the tool to the second part of the positioning apparatus; in this case the tool 20 can be used for aiding mounting of a metrological scale 40 to the first part of the positioning apparatus. Furthermore, a method for aiding mounting of a metrological scale 40 to a positioning apparatus using the tool 20 is described.
Patent GB-2463869-A (GB)
Title: An Arrangement for Cooling Fixed Current Leads of a Cryogenic Apparatus
Inventor: MALLET MICHAEL JOHN DISNEY
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: The arrangement is for cooling fixed current leads 30 of a cryogenically cooled apparatus 1 housed within a cryogen vessel 20, and the arrangement has a separate cryogen reservoir 10 which, in use, is partially filled with liquid cryogen. The cryogen reservoir is linked with the cryogen vessel, and the link includes an opening 22 located in a venturi-like constriction 12. The link provides part of a gas escape path 22, 23, 24, which extends between the cryogen reservoir and a turret 13. A first heating element 14 is located inside the cryogen reservoir, and in use the heating element is located in contact with liquid cryogen. During ramping the gas flow through the venturi creates a low pressure region near the opening to the cryogen vessel, and causes a reduced pressure in the cryogen vessel leading to a reduction in cryogen vessel temperature. The arrangement may also include a second heating element located within the cryogen reservoir, but located above the level of liquid. The second heating element can be used for heating cryogen gas, and neither heater introduces heat into the cryogen vessel. The cryogen can be helium, or other cryogens such as nitrogen, hydrogen, neon, etc.
Patent GB-2454379-A (GB)
Title: Controlled frequency core processor and method for starting-up said core processor in a programmed manner
Inventor: TITONE JEAN MICHEL
IPC: G06F1/08
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: There is disclosed a hydrogen powered internal combustion engine (12) having cylinders (22) for driving crankshafts (28). The crankshafts are configured to drive water pumps (32) which are for pumping water into engagement with drive faces (58) of a drive water wheel (44). This water wheel is connected to, and drives, a main propulsion shaft (30) which produces the main propulsion of the engine, for example, for powering a vehicle. One or more ancillary water wheels (46, 48) are driven by the pumped water and are connected to generators for producing electric current for powering an electrolysis device (78) which produces hydrogen that can be used as fuel by the engine.
Patent GB-2469675-A (GB)
Title: A wheel ball
Inventor: ANSARI SAMI
IPC: B60B19/14
Filed: 2009-04-23
Abstract: A wheel ball which allows manual movement of an object in any direction, especially laterally on a surface, and which includes an inner ball 2, encapsulated by a hollow outer ball 1.The inner ball 2 touches the ground. The hollow outer ball 1 is truncated below its equator so that that inner ball 2 cannot escape. Smaller balls 3, 4 and 5 help free rotation, in any direction of the inner ball 2 by reducing friction with the inner surface of the hollow outer ball 1 to the inner ball 2. The hollow outer ball 1 can be unscrewed 6, 7 at the equator or above this circumference so that the inner ball 1 can be easily cleaned as well as the inside of the hollow outer ball 1 and smaller balls 3, 4 and 5.
Patent GB-2456480-A (GB)
Title: Airbag arrangement
Inventor: RICK ULRICH
IPC: B60R21/205
Filed: 2007-10-22
Abstract: An airbag arrangement (10) for a motor vehicle has an airbag module (12) which has an airbag (14) and a gas generator (16) for inflating the airbag (14). The airbag module (12) is arranged within a firing channel housing (20) which permits the airbag (14) to be deployed correctly. The firing channel housing (20) is closed on the passenger side by a cover (22) which is connected to the firing channel housing (20) via a predetermined breaking line. According to the invention, the airbag (14) and/or a flexible protective covering (18) at least partially covering the airbag is/are connected to the firing channel housing (20) in such a manner that the airbag (14) and/or the protective covering (18) makes/make contact with the firing channel housing (20). A fixed housing which surrounds the airbag (14) and the gas generator (16) is therefore spared, thus reducing the weight of the airbag arrangement.
Patent GB-2462379-A (GB)
Title: Peripheral control module for low power operation
Inventor: STEDMAN ROY W
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2009-08-26
Abstract: A processing module 104 has a local processor, a peripheral interface 112, which connects it to a host processor, and a number of peripheral devices 142. The host processor can control the peripheral devices via the interface. The local processor on the processing module can enable and disable host processor access to the peripheral devices. It may enable access during normal operation of the host processor and disable access during a reduced operating state of the host processor, During the reduced operating state, the local processor may enable local access to the peripheral devices. The processing module may get the operating state of the system from a state services module 116. A switching module 124 may allow the host processor access to other shared devices 138 during normal operation and allow the local processor to access them during the reduced operating state.
Patent GB-2466329-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft ejection seat cushion
Inventor: BREDL STEVE
IPC: B64D25/10
Filed: 2009-09-11
Abstract: A seat cushion 10 for an aircraft ejection seat 12 includes a plurality of rear edge securing straps 70,72 attached to the lower surface 58 of the seat cushion. The rear edge securing straps each have a free end 78,80 that includes a pull-the-dot fastener 82,84 that engages a corresponding pull-the-dot fastener 42,44 at the rear edge of the seat pan 14. A plurality of front edge securing straps 20,22 are fixed, at one end, to the seat pan near its rear edge and have free ends that pass through bight portions 66,68 of front edge straps 62,64 to be secured by fastenings 100 at the front of the pan. The length of the rear edge securing straps is selected so that when the seat cushion is installed, the rear edge securing straps are pulled substantially flat so that the seat cushion is firmly held in place. When the front edge of the seat cushion is released, the seat cushion can be lifted up enough to allow the cushion to be released without pulling at the bottom of the seat cushion.
Patent GB-2471347-A (GB)
Title: Using a control parameter to control the level of communication message congestion in and between nodes in a wireless vehicle to vehicle network.
Inventor: MANABE HISASHI
IPC: G08G1/0965
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a communication node for communicating with other nodes over a communication channel. The node has means for obtaining the value of a parameter indicative of the congestion state of the channel. The node uses the value of the parameter to determine if the channel is in a high congestion state or a low congestion state. A congestion controller is used to control the congestion by varying a control parameter that affects the congestion state of the channel. The controller, when the channel is in the high congestion state, changes the level of congestion control from a first low to a high level by varying the control parameter in several steps and when the parameter indicates the channel is in the second congestion state, to change the level of congestion control from the high level back to the low level by varying the control parameter in several steps, such that the level of congestion control is changed in an asymmetric manner between the increasing and decreasing control processes.
Patent GB-2460986-A (GB)
Title: Hinge mechanism and vehicle luggage board structure using the same
Inventor: JOURAKU TAKESHI
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2008-03-21
Abstract: In a hinge mechanism (29), a luggage board (27) and an auxiliary board (28) are turnably connected through an integral hinge (13), and a space section (S) is arranged between facing end surfaces (20, 21) of the luggage board (27) and the auxiliary board (28). A restoring force generating section (30a) of a spring member (30) is stored in the space section (S), and both end portions (31, 32) of the spring member (30) are fixed to the luggage board (27) and the auxiliary board (28), respectively.
Patent GB-309948-A (GB)
Title: A clamping device for suspended articles
IPC: A47G1/21
Filed: 1929-03-28
Abstract: 309,948. I. G. Farbenindustrie Akt.- Ges. April 18, 1928, [Convention date]. Lifters and holders, plate and like.-A holder for articles such as photographs comprises rollers 4 whose axles 5 engage slots 6 in side walls 1, which are attached to a fixed member 3 with which the lower parts of the slots make an acute angle, the upper parts making a slightly larger angle. In operation the sheet 7 is inserted in the slit 8, the rollers being forced upwards. When the sheet is released, the rovers, which may be fluted, are carried downwards with the sheet and the oblique slot causes them to grip it against the member 3.
Patent GB-163687-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to projection apparatus
IPC: G03B23/12
Filed: 1921-04-06
Abstract: 163,687. Marzocchi, L. May 17, 1920, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Act]. Reel and web apparatus.-In an optical - projection apparatus the leaves or plates 7 bearing the pictures are mounted on bands or chains 2 which are actuated by a train of gearing, the last member 18 of the train being driven intermittingly by gear segments 17.
Patent GB-1075095-A (GB)
Title: Polyamide composition
IPC: C08K5/098
Filed: 1966-03-08
Abstract: Synthetic linear polycarbonamides are stabilized against degradation at elevated temperatures by adding to the polycarbonamide either prior to, during or after the polymerization reaction from 0.05 to 0.5% of an inorganic iodide by weight of the polycarbonamide and from 0.005 to 0.5% of a copper salt of phthalic, isophthalic or terephthalic acid, by weight of the polycarbonamide.  The preferred inorganic iodides are sodium and potassium iodides and the exemplified polycarbonamides are a mixture of polyhexamethylene adipamide and polyhexamethylene isophthalamide.  The polycarbonamide compositions may be spun into filaments and compared with similar filaments containing potassium iodide and (a) copper acetate and (b) copper-8-hydroxyquinolate as stabilizing mixtures.
Patent GB-991724-A (GB)
Title: Roll density control for web winders
Inventor: MOSER HENRY WILLIAM
IPC: D01G27/02
Filed: 1961-03-21
Abstract: 991,724. Winding webs. SAMUEL M. LANGSTON CO. March 21, 1961, No. 10211/61. Heading B6B. The density of a web roll being wound by a web winding machine of the kind in which first and second winding drums 11, 12 jointly support a roll 29 during winding is controlled by adjusting the torque of a second motor 15 driving the second drum 12 with respect to the torque of a motor 14 driving the first drum. The torque is controlled by the setting of a manually adjusted valve 62, Fig. 5 (not shown), or an automatic torque control valve 56 (Fig. 1). The valve 56 is set by a cam 53 having a profile that causes through adjustment of valve 56 the torque differential between motors 14 and 15 to vary in the required manner with increases in weight and diameter of the roll being wound. A low-pressure setting of valves 62 or 56 will reduce the torque of motor 15. A braking effect of the motor 15 is produced if the setting is lower than the pressure required to open valve 71, Fig. 5 (not shown) thereby reducing web tension. Specifications. 783,029 and 860,168 are referred to.
Patent GB-947293-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to dry cleaning apparatus for the sequential treatment of materials
IPC: D06F43/00
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: 947,293. Electrically operated fastenings. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. March 16, 1962 [March 23, 1961], No. 10219/62. Heading E2A. [Also in Divisions D1 and F2] A solenoid-operated latch 72 for the loading door 14 of a drycleaning machine is biased by a spring 74 to the locking position but can be released by a cam member 66 pulled downwardly against a spring 69 when a solenoid 61 is energized. The solenoid 61 is energized through two switches connected in series, one switch 56 being closed by pulling on a spring- biased door-handle 50 and the other operated by a cam in a programme controller.
Patent GB-682926-A (GB)
Title: Oestrogenic substances extraction process
Filed: 1951-05-01
Abstract: Unhydrolyzed equine urine, especially that of pregnant mares, containing water-soluble oestrogenic substances, normally insoluble in liquid aromatic hydrocarbons and liquid chlorinated hydrocarbons is reacted, suitably at a pH lower than 9, with an organic nitrogenous base or salt thereof, and the mixture is extracted with the solvents indicated to obtain a solution of the salts of the base and the oestrogenic conjugate.  The solvent phase may be vacuum distilled and the residue suspended in water and treated with alkali metal, e.g. sodium, hydroxide to pH 11 to form the alkali metal salt of the oestrogenic conjugate, the free base liberated being then extracted with benzene or ether. Alternatively, the organic phase containing the organic base salts of the oestrogenic conjugates may be washed with alkali metal hydroxide to give an aqueous phase containing the alkali metal salts of the oestrogenic conjugates. Examples of suitable bases are dimethylamine, dicyclohexylamine, aniline, p-amino-aceto phenone, dimethyl aniline, dimethyl aminotoluene, pyridine, 2-aminopyridine, procaine.  Benzene, ethylene dichloride, chloroform, methylene chloride are specified as solvents.