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Patent GB-2432360-A (GB)
Title: Jaw seals for container closure assemblies
Inventor: KING ROGER MILNER
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: A container closure assembly 2 comprising: a container neck 1 having side walls defining an opening at one end thereof and a lip 5 extending around the opening; a closure for the neck, the closure having a base portion and a threaded skirt portion 4; a first screw thread on the neck; a second screw thread on an inner surface of the threaded skirt of the closure; the first and second screw threads being configured to enable a user to secure, remove and resecure the closure into a sealing position on the neck by rotation of the cap on the neck; a sealing plug 24 extending from the base portion of the closure inside and substantially concentric with the threaded skirt portion of the closure, wherein the sealing plug comprises two or more longitudinally spaced circumferential sealing ribs 26,27 on an outer surface of the sealing plug for engagement with an inner surface 29 of the container neck proximate to the lip when the closure is secured on the container neck. The closure further comprises a sealing skirt 20 extending from the base portion of the closure intermediate the sealing plug and the threaded skirt portion of the closure and substantially concentric with the sealing plug and the threaded skirt portion of the closure, wherein the sealing skirt comprises two or more longitudinally spaced circumferential sealing ribs 21,22 on an inner surface of the sealing skirt for engagement with an outer surface 25 of the container neck proximate to the lip when the closure is secured on the container neck; wherein in use two of the sealing ribs on the sealing plug are located at substantially the same longitudinal distances from the base portion of the closure as two of the circumferential sealing ribs on the sealing skirt, whereby the lip of the container neck is pinched between the sealing ribs on the closure plug and the sealing skirt at two or more longitudinally spaced locations when the closure is in the secured position on the container neck. A damper evident ring (fig 1, 15) may also be provided, and the thread segments may include a pressure safety feature.
Patent GB-2440558-A (GB)
Title: Contact lens comprising printed iris portion larger than iris of wearer
Inventor: NARAYANSWAMY BABU
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: A contact lens 10 comprises a non-opaque pupil region 40, a generally annular-shaped iris region 30 circumferentially surrounding the pupil region, and a pattern 20 printed on the iris region and extending across a portion of the iris region to impart at least a perception of a structure of an iris of an eye. The diameter of the iris region is greater than the diameter of the iris 50 of a wearer, thereby making the eye of the wearer appear bigger when the contact lens is worn. Preferably, the diameter of the pupil region is greater than the diameter of the pupil 70 of a wearer. The printed pattern may be a single colour, and that colour may be the same as that of the iris of the wearer.
Patent GB-2426774-A (GB)
Title: Articulated drillstring entry apparatus and method
Inventor: HELMS CHARLES M
IPC: E21B33/072
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to allow tools disposed upon a conduit to enter the bore of a drillstring are presented. The apparatuses and methods include the use of one or more articulated knuckle joints (30, 32) at ends of an entry sub (12). The articulated knuckle joints are capable of articulating the entry sub among various conduit entry and load carrying positions.
Patent GB-2432283-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for determining public long code mask in a mobile communications system
Inventor: AN JONG HOE
IPC: H04W12/08
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: A method of determining a public long code mask (PLCM) in a mobile terminal, the method comprising: receiving from a base station a PLCM type indicator that indicates a type of PLCM to be used in the mobile terminal; and determining at least part of the PLCM based on an international mobile station identification (IMSI) when the PLCM type indicator is equal to a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2435096-A (GB)
Title: Measuring strain in lead-in cables in a marine seismic acquisition system
Inventor: GEORGE NICHOLAS CLAUDE
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A seismic acquisition system towed by a vessel 10 includes lead-in cables 16,18, paravanes 14, tow ropes 8, spreader cables 24 and streamers 20. Each lead-in cable 16,18 has at least one strain gauge (e.g. optical fibre with a Bragg grating). The cables may include a plurality of strain gauges at spaced apart locations. The length of the lead-in cables can be adjusted such that the measured strains are substantially equal. The spreader cables may also include strain gauges. Values of peak strain may be recorded. The value of peak strain may be monitored over time to indicate when a cable should be withdrawn from service for safety reasons. Axial and bending strain gauges may be used.
Patent GB-2435148-A (GB)
Title: An internet protocol facsimile machine (IP-FAX)
Inventor: TANIMOTO YOSHIFUMI
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: An Internet protocol facsimile machine (IP-FAX or Fax-over-IP) 1 is connected to the Internet 6 via a router 4 and carries out communication by using a set communication port. The facsimile machine includes a function for setting and changing the communication port to be used by the facsimile machine itself, and a function for changing a port transfer setting of the router so that a packet addressed to the set and changed communication port is transferred to the facsimile machine itself. The fax machine includes a function for storing address information and account information of a prescribed remote server and a domain name of the facsimile machine itself, and a function for registering registration information including the domain name with the remote server device. The domain name of the facsimile machine is registered automatically with the remote server device, and therefore, without requiring an exclusive router, a dynamic domain name server (DDNS) 7 can be used, simplifying system architecture.
Patent GB-2449690-A (GB)
Title: Foldable floor covering
Inventor: KEIGHLEY JAMES
IPC: A47G27/02
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A foldable planar floor covering has formed integrally therewith at least one hinge 4, 8, 9, 1-4, 1-6, 1-7 extending across one dimension of the covering to enable at least a section 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 of the covering to be folded over to lie on top of and flush with the surface of an adjacent section of the covering. It is possible to have a further hinge 15 located at 90{ to the said at least one hinge. In particular the covering is a floor mat and the hinge is a thin film hinge formed in the backing layer of the covering. Hinges may be formed on opposing sides of the covering to enable sections to be folded into a z-shape.
Patent GB-2442320-A (GB)
Title: Pump with axial balancing
Inventor: WAHL FABIEN
IPC: F04D29/041
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: The pump (10) for the drawing-in of a fluid, comprises at least one centrifugal wheel (14) having a fluid inlet edge (48) and a fluid outlet edge (44), the pump further comprising an axial balancing system (32) comprising a high-pressure flow space (34) defined between the housing and an upstream face (36) of the centrifugal wheel (14) in addition to a low-pressure flow space (38) between the wheel and the housing. The axial balancing system (32) further comprises means (52) for substantially increasing the hydrostatic pressure of the fluid circulating in the high-pressure flow space (34) during operation of the pump (10) by the provision of radially directed vanes (52) to reduce non-radial flow and thus dynamic pressure of the fluid.
Patent GB-2453106-A (GB)
Title: Emergency stopping system for a bicycle/tricycle
Inventor: ROBERTSON ANDREW HOPE
IPC: B60T7/16
Filed: 2007-09-25
Abstract: A mechanical device which can be fixed to a bicycle or tricycle which provides a fail safe mechanism for remote braking of the bicycle or tricycle, particularly when a signal between a transmitter and receiver is broken. The stopping mechanism may comprise a friction pad that is held out of contact of the wheel by a solenoid and when the solenoid is released falls onto the wheel under the effect of gravity.
Patent GB-2440686-A (GB)
Title: Ultra high frequency / very high frequency (uhf/vhf) band enhancement
Inventor: WALTHO ALAN
IPC: H04B7/08
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: A wireless device that includes a Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) based radio to cognitively search for and use vacant channels and multiple MIMO based radios siliconized with the UHF/VHF based radio.
Patent GB-2441932-A (GB)
Title: Channel allocation method between heterogeneous wireless networks and wireless network apparatus providing the same
Inventor: BAE DAE-GYU
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A wireless network apparatus and method for performing channel allocation between heterogeneous wireless networks is provided. The wireless network apparatus includes a first ultra wide band (UWB) interface module that transmits and receives a frame compliant with a first UWB communication format; a second UWB interface module that transmits and receives a frame compliant with a second UWB communication format; and a channel time adjustment module that generates a transmission frame having channel allocation information, which is contained in a frame received through the first UWB interface module, reflected thereon and transmits the generated transmission frame through the second UWB interface module. The method includes receiving a frame compliant with a first ultra wide band (UWB) communication format; generating a transmission frame having channel allocation information reflected thereon; and transmitting the generated transmission frame according to a second UWB communication format.
Patent GB-2457709-A (GB)
Title: Reactive power compensation circuit
Inventor: NISENBLAT POL
IPC: H02J3/18
Filed: 2008-02-25
Abstract: A compensation circuit 98 for providing reactive power to a network 102 includes an inductance means 30 and a capacitor means 32 associated with switching appliances 106, 108, 110 and with a controlling mechanism 100. The compensation circuitry is used for delivering reactive power compensation to electrical networks of either low or high voltage. The inductance means and the capacitor means are connected serially, thereby bringing the circuitry to a virtual gain selected from a group consisting of virtual inductance gain (VIG) or virtual capacitance gain (VCG), and wherein the virtual gain selected from the group is above the absolute value of 1.5.
Patent GB-2443372-A (GB)
Title: Active matrix display drive control systems
Inventor: ROUTLEY PAUL
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2006-08-25
Abstract: This invention relates to methods, apparatus, and computer program code for driving an active matrix display, in particular an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, with reduced power consumption. A method of reducing the power consumption of an active matrix electroluminescent display, the method comprising: controlling a power supply voltage to the display; and monitoring a power supply current to the display; and wherein said controlling further comprises progressively reducing said power supply voltage until said power supply current reduces by greater than a threshold.
Patent GB-2447388-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for accelerated animation using point multiplication and soft caching
Inventor: ANDERSON JOHN
IPC: G06T13/00
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A method for a computer system includes determining an animation variable response subspace within an animation variable response space associated with an animation variable, in response to a set of training data for the animation variable, determining a set of characteristic calculation key points configured to allow navigation within the animation variable response subspace, calculating animation variable response values for the set of characteristic calculation key points in the animation variable response subspace in response to input data for the animation variable, and predicting animation variable response values for a set of points within the animation variable response space in response to animation variable response values for the set of characteristic calculation key points in the animation variable response subspace.
Patent GB-2454987-A (GB)
Title: Automatic pilot device and method with instinctive target lock-on
Inventor: COCHET GILLES
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2008-11-19
Abstract: An automatic pilot devices (28) on board aircraft for maritime patrol or surveillance search. The automatic pilot device can be engaged instinctively, calculating at least two flight path modes, the first one being a horizontal circular flight path around a location point and the second one being the overflying of a location point according to a heading chosen on a horizontal line, and making it possible to direct the aircraft automatically according to these two flight paths.
Patent GB-2466448-A (GB)
Title: Glove compartment arranged in vehicle centre stack
Inventor: ARO LASSE
IPC: B60R7/06
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: Centre stack for a vehicle comprising a housing 12 and a panel 14 comprising operating elements 16, preferably for an audio system and/or an air conditioning system, whereas the panel 14 is movable to a closed position and to an opened position and the housing 12 comprises a glove compartment 20. The opening of the glove box 20 is completely covered by the panel 14 in the closed position. When in the closed position the panel 14 may be flush against the periphery of housing 12. The panel may be mounted to the housing by at least two movable arm elements 18, the arm elements being articulated as such to allow the panel to perform a linear movement relative to a surface of the centre stack. The movable arm elements 18 may comprise a first joint element and a second joint element; the first joint element being mounted to the housing 12 and the second joint element being mounted to the panel 14.
Patent GB-2468849-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods for treating or preventing harmful algal blooms
Inventor: JASSIM SABAH ABDEL AMIR
IPC: A01N65/00
Filed: 2009-03-23
Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing harmful algal blooms such as red tides. Algicidal compositions comprising a preparation or extract of one or more plants selected from the group of Pimpinella anisum (aniseed), Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) and Syzygium aromaticum (cloves) are described as well as methods for treating harmful algal blooms which comprise applying to the affected or susceptible waters an algicidal composition according to the invention. The harmful algal bloom may be Cochlodinium polykrikoides. Also claimed is a method of disinfecting vessels and other marine tools, instruments and facilities contaminated with harmful algal bloom.
Patent GB-2469526-A (GB)
Title: Modifying image resolution within a graphics processing pipeline
Inventor: LILAND EIVIND
IPC: G06T3/40
Filed: 2009-04-17
Abstract: A graphics processing apparatus 2 includes graphics processing pipelines 8. The graphics processing pipelines 8 include a programmable hardware stage 12, a pipeline memory 22 and write-back circuitry 16. Programmable resolving circuitry 18 is provided by the hardware stage 12 within each pipeline and is responsive to one or more graphics program instructions to read pixel values 10 at a first resolution generated within the pipeline memory 22 by pixel value generating circuitry 18 provided by the programmable hardware stage 12 and to perform a resolving operation upon these pixels values so as to generate pixel values at a second resolution. These pixel values at the second resolution are then written back to a frame buffer memory 6. The apparatus and associated method enables resolving operations to be performed upon pixel data within the pipeline thereby avoiding storage and subsequent re-storage of image data in the frame buffer 6.
Patent GB-2469833-A (GB)
Title: Cable clamp having a hinged arm and an expandable locking bar
Inventor: SINCLAIR PETER
IPC: F16G11/06
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: A cable clamp comprises a U-shaped receptacle comprising a pair of arms 16 & 18 extending from a base 14, a locking bar 20 hinged to one arm 16 of the base and rotateable into engagement with the other arm 18, the bar 20 being expandable toward the base 14. The bar 20 can comprise a cross-member hinged to an arm 16 of the base and rotateable into engagement with the other arm 18, a cable grip 36, and a threaded drive 32 connected to the cross-member and the cable grip thereby to allow the cable grip to be driven toward the base, thereby expanding the bar 20. The cable grip can then comprise at least one rearwardly extending skirt section 28 which sits alongside the cross-member. Preferably, the threaded drive comprises a bolt thereby providing a bolt head via which it can be driven. The cable grip can have a recess into which extends a ridge formed on an arm of the U-shaped receptacle when the cable grip is not fully withdrawn, thereby to prevent rotation of the bar as the grip is advanced. The other arm 18 of the U-shaped receptacle can comprise a recess 24 into which the bar can extend, thereby to prevent rearward movement of the bar when a force is exerted on a clamped cable. The locking bar can be hinged 22 so as to rotate in a plane transverse to the plane defined by the arms of the U-shaped receptacle. The invention further relates to a combination of a cable clamp as defined above and an electrical cable comprising a single conductor surrounded by an insulating sleeve, the cable being located within the U-shaped receptacle.
Patent GB-2465086-A (GB)
Title: An outlet plug
Inventor: HOUGHTON BENJAMIN ANDREW
IPC: A47K1/14
Filed: 2009-11-11
Abstract: A plug 100 for a bath or a basin outlet 110 comprises a cup-shaped body, where the body demonstrates an ogee shaped profile in cross section. The cup comprises a rim 120 which extends away from the body of the cup as a concave portion of the profile. The plug may be formed from plastic material, and brightly coloured. The plug may display a colour change in response to reaching a specific temperature. The plug has good sealing properties may be readily removed in an emergency. The plug may feature handles 180 to facilitate manipulation of the plug in the outlet.
Patent GB-2476468-A (GB)
Title: Machine tool and method of operation thereof
Inventor: STOCKER MARK
IPC: B23Q1/25
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: The machine tool includes a base 10, a first support 200 provided on a first rotational machine axis mounted on the base in a fixed position relative to the base, a second support 202 provided on a second rotational machine axis mounted on the base in a fixed position relative to the base, wherein the second rotational axis is parallel to and spaced laterally from the first rotational axis. A mount is carried by a support arm 208 on the second support, the support arm being moveable relative to the second support about a rotary axis (210, 232, 252). A control arrangement is operable to control the orientation of the first support relative to the first rotational axis, and the orientation of the mount relative to the second rotational axis and its rotational position about the rotary axis, so as to govern the position and orientation of the first support and the mount relative to each other. The machine base may include a central support (320, figure 20) located between the machine axes (322, 324), with the machine axes mounted onto opposite sides of the support.
Patent GB-2476500-A (GB)
Title: System for monitoring the activity of people
Inventor: JOHNSON NEIL
IPC: G01S13/56
Filed: 2009-12-24
Abstract: A system is provided for monitoring the activity of people in a predetermined area. The system comprises a detector arranged to receive radiation from the area; a means for monitoring and processing signals from the detector to identify people meeting a predetermined criteria appearing in the area, and to monitor the activity of the identified people within the area; and a data processing and storage means for compiling statistical data over time indicating the frequency of one of more persons behaviours in relation to multiple regions or points in the same area. The data may be utilised to determine the parts of the area that are most frequented. If the statistical data shows a part of the area in which persons never frequent, this might indicate that there is an obstruction causing a particular path to be taken by persons, or an obstruction between persons that need to be tracked and the detector. The system may be utilised for counting people or queue monitoring.
Patent GB-142282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in troughs for feeding cattle and the like
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 1919-10-22
Abstract: 142,282. Matterson, Huxley, & Watson, and Bullock, R. C. Oct. 22, 1919. F e e d i n g - appliances for animals.-In cattle &c. feeding- troughs of the type comprising channel sections B and end pieces A having feet A<2> secured together by bolts, intermediate supporting-feet C<2> suitably shaped are bolted between the flanges C<3> on the channel sections. Cross-stays D may be provided.
Patent GB-166947-A (GB)
Title: An improved parcel and goods receiving apparatus applicable to house-doors, fixed partitions, walls or other parts of buildings
IPC: A47G29/22
Filed: 1920-04-21
Abstract: 166,947. Greene, J. A. C. April 21, 1920, No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Receiving and delivery devices for doors and the like.-A parcel and goods receiving apparatus for doors, walls, &c., comprising a casing a provided with a door a<2> and divided into a number of compartments a<1> is slidable on guide-rods b in proximity to a shuttered aperture c<1> in the door &c., the operation of a sliding shutter d transmitting a sliding movement to the casing to bring an unoccupied compartment opposite the aperture c<1>. The casing is provided with rollers or guides engaging the rods band with necks e engaged by fixed spring pawls f and springs pawls g on the shutter; the pawls g move the casing as the shutter is operated and the pawls f prevent reverse movement of the casing. A stop e<1> limits the movement of the casing and the pawls are connected by cranks and a rod so that they may be disconnected from the racks to reset the apparatus. A buffer h<1> on the casing is adapted to engage a spring h to prevent undue shock when lowering the casing. Either the opening or closing of the shutter may be arranged to operate the casing, which may be arranged to rise or fall as successive parcels &c. are received. The casing may be counterbalanced by weights or springs or may be arranged horizontally. The casing may be mounted on a frame adapted to be swung away from the aperture when it is desired to remove the parcels and reset the apparatus.
Patent GB-122125-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drop Hanger Bearings.
IPC: F16C35/02
Filed: 1918-06-19
Abstract: 122,125. Marks, E. C. R., (Nordiska Kullager Aktiebolaget). June 19, 1918. Hangers.-A bearing 2 is adjustably mounted on the vertical 'bolts 1 of a shaft hanger by means of open-sided projections 4 which embrace the bolts. Circular recesses 5 in the projections 4 receive nuts 6 or washers 7, which prevent the bearing from being detached laterally from the bolts.