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Patent GB-2420489-A (GB)
Title: Cover for the base of a stemmed glass
Inventor: DEVINE LISA KELLY
IPC: A47G23/032
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A cover for the base of a stemmed glass has a lower cover piece 7 and an upper cover piece 6 which are joined together around at least part of their respective peripheral regions 8 so as to define a pocket 10 between the upper and lower pieces into which the base of the stemmed glass may be located. The cover is preferably formed at least partially of an absorbent fabric material so as to absorb condensation formed on the glass and the fabric material advantageously has elasticity. Slitting, possibly also unjoined edge regions, provide for insertion of the glass base. The under surface of the cover may have a non-slip surface or texture. The upper cover piece may carry promotional material.
Patent GB-2422359-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocatory power transmission system
Inventor: SINGLETON DAVID PETER
IPC: B62M1/24
Filed: 2005-01-25
Abstract: The present invention comprises an arrangement to limit the movement of each pedal (A) to a high torque sector of the power stroke of a conventional bicycle. Each pedal (A) directly drives a bevel gear wheel (B) engaged transversely via an idler pinion wheel (C). A twin drive freewheel (F) is used to enable each pedal (A) to provide power, and further the outer cage of the free-wheel (F) has more teeth than the driven cage thus allowing direct engagement of teeth and reduced free-play at the beginning of each stroke.
Patent GB-2423693-A (GB)
Title: Cookware with protrusions in base
Inventor: RUTHERFORD STEPHEN GRAHAM
IPC: A47J36/02
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: An article of cookware for use in an oven, comprises a base having an upper surface, wherein at least a first region of the upper surface incorporates a plurality of upward protrusions 14, and wherein the uppermost regions of said protrusions are substantially coplanar for supporting a food product for cooking. Preferably the upper surface between said protrusions is inclined relative to the uppermost regions of said protrusions. A gutter 16 may be provided around at least part of said first region, arranged such that liquid released from a foodstuff during cooking flows into the gutter. The invention further provides a method of cooking using an oven and such an article of cookware. The protrusions 14 may be ridges.
Patent GB-2409077-A (GB)
Title: Software protection
Inventor: SAFA JOHN ARAM
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: Software on a wireless device is protected by an arrangement in which an identifier (1234) is derived from the hardware of the device on which the software is to be run. The identifier (1234) is sent to a server which derives a derived identifier (WXYZ) by applying a function g to the identifier (1234). The derived identifier is returned to the device which executes a function h. Function h is the inverse of function g. Comparison with the original identifier thus confirms that operation of the software is authorised. In the event that it is not, the server does not send back a derived identifier.
Patent GB-2412355-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air intake system with cooling compartment
Inventor: PFOHL JESSE LEE
IPC: B60K11/08
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: An air intake system comprises an engine intake system 200 and a plenum cooling compartment 100 that is separated from the engine compartment 50 by a baffle 104. The plenum cooling compartment 100 is formed by the baffle 104, side doors 105,106, a fan door 102 and a floor 111 and contains a heat exchanger (103 see fig 5). A fan (102a see fig 5) draws outside ambient air into the plenum cooling compartment 100 via perforations 107 in the top 101 and side doors 105,106 and out of the plenum cooling area 100 via the heat exchanger (103). The cooling compartment 100 is designed such that a distance between the heat exchanger (103) and baffle 104 provides a gap 109 from which engine intake air is drawn. In high debris conditions, the system may be reconfigured to draw air which has not entered the cooling compartment, air being drawn via a pre-cleaner (250 see fig 4).
Patent GB-2410106-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic storage device pooling in a computer system
Inventor: DE MENO RANDY
IPC: G06F12/16
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A method for dynamically allocating control of a storage device (115), the method comprising receiving an access request from a first computer (110) requesting access to a storage device (115); directing, based upon the access request, a first storage controller computer (130) to assume an inactive state with respect to control of the storage device (115); and directing, based upon the access request, a second storage controller computer (130) to assume an active state with respect to control of the storage device.
Patent GB-2414751-A (GB)
Title: Mono diameter wellbore casing
Inventor: RING LEV
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: A method for radially expanding and plastically deforming an expandable tubular member 12 within a borehole, comprising: supporting the expandable tubular member, an hydraulic actuator 20 and an adjustable expansion device 24 within the borehole; increasing the size of the adjustable expansion device; and displacing the adjustable expansion device upwardly relative to the expandable tubular member using the hydraulic actuator to radially expand and plastically deform a portion of the expandable tubular member.
Patent GB-2416368-A (GB)
Title: Insulated frame member
Inventor: RAWLINGS DAVID
IPC: E06B3/267
Filed: 2005-06-20
Abstract: An insulated frame member 10 comprises first and second frame components 12, 14 interconnected by first and second thermally insulating connectors 24, 26, each connector defining, with the first and second frame components, a channel 28, 30 containing resin material 32, the connectors being offset from one another. Also disclosed is a connector with a pair of projections adapted for push-fit into corresponding formations on respective frame components, at least one of the projections being hollow and defining a screw location.
Patent GB-2428281-A (GB)
Title: Electronic mixer valve control
Inventor: TERRELL ALEXANDER
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: Two electronic flow control valves 1,2 are used to regulate the flow of hot and cold fluid into a mixing chamber 3. The flow rate and temperature of fluid entering each of the valves are measured on a frequent basis. In addition, the desired output temperature and flow rate are set by a user interface 11. Given the user desired output temperature and flow, and the hot and cold input temperatures, the required hot and cold input flow rates are calculated. The electronic flow control valves then act to control the hot and cold input flow rates to match the required rates. A third temperature measurement is taken after the mixing chamber, after the hot and cold flows have been mixed. This is used to calibrate two input flow meters 4,5, which are linked to a processing unit 9. The system is able to react to changes of temperature or pressure in the input flow before the flows are mixed, enabling a faster response than is enabled by traditional mechanical or electronic valves, which can only respond to temperature changes after the hot and cold fluids have been mixed.
Patent GB-2417205-A (GB)
Title: Air treatment apparatus and refill pack
Inventor: BERRIDO COLIN
IPC: A61L9/02
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: Air treatment apparatus comprises a controllable source of heat which heats a receptacle containing a volatile material dispersed either within a particulate wax or within a heat transfer fluid. The controllable source of heat may be a postive thermal coefficient heater or it may be the combination of an uncontrolled source of heat (eg. a flame) combined with a suitable volume of liquid to form a thermal buffer. The controllable source of heat may also be an exothermic composition. Thus in a first example, the invention comprises a body 4 with an electric heater 5 mounted therein and a receptacle 2 with a porous or perforate lid and containing fragrance impregnated wax granules 1. The invention also provides a refill pack comprising said receptacle. In a second example the invention comprises a receptacle 13 containing a mixture of wax granules 1 and granules of an exothermic composition, to which is mounted a frangible capsule 11 of water. Rupturing the capsule releases the water onto the exothermic granules which generate sufficient heat to release the volatile material from wax granules 1.
Patent GB-2415402-A (GB)
Title: Cutting device
Inventor: MIVAL NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: B23D49/16
Filed: 2002-07-25
Abstract: An engagement arrangement 12 is carried by a blade carrier 2 for setting the cutting 1 against a surface such that the blade 7 cuts at a predetermined cut plane relative to the engagement arrangement 12. Typically this ensures a consistent depth of cut below the level of the engagement arrangement, which may take the form of a rotatable guide 12.
Patent GB-2430811-A (GB)
Title: Device for facilitating plug removal
Inventor: DAVIES IAN MELVILLE
IPC: H01R13/633
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A device for facilitating removal of a multi-pin electrical plug from an electrical socket comprises a loop 100 having a plurality of apertures 111,112,113 corresponding to pins of the multi-pin plug, the loop being formed from a generally elongate member, whereby the two ends of the generally elongate member are fastened together to form the loop and the fastening position is selected to be distant from the apertures. To fasten the device, an end 125 of the device is twisted through a slit 120 in the other end. One aperture 113 may be extended by a slit and an aperture 130 to receive a plug cable in use. The ends of the device may additionally be fastened an adhesive label 140.
Patent GB-2421817-A (GB)
Title: Spring design and analysis
Inventor: COLDREN DANA R
IPC: F16F1/00
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: The method begins with inputting a first set of design parameters for a spring 910. The design parameters include a parameter that provides an estimate of non-linearity in the spring. The spring design method determines a spring design based on the first set of design parameters. The spring design and analysis method creates 940 a spring animation file that enables stress levels in a spring design to be identified at the coil level. The spring design and analysis method next identifies the coil in the spring design having the lowest dynamic fatigue factor 950 and determines whether the lowest dynamic fatigue factor is acceptable 960. The method further comprises performing finite element analysis of the spring design 930. A first animation may represent the spring under a dynamic excitation force. A second animation may represent velocity under the force. The two animations may be merged.
Patent GB-2419284-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat assembly having active head restraint system
Inventor: HUMER MLADEN
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly that includes a seatback frame 38 and an active head restraint system operatively supported by the seatback frame. The active head restraint system includes an upper framework 50 moveably e.g. pivotally mounted to the seatback frame 38 and a head restraint 36 mounted to the upper framework 50. The active head restraint system also includes a lower framework 52 operatively attached to the upper armature. The lower framework 52 is operable to move toward the upper framework 50 in response to a predetermined force applied to the lower framework 52 and act on the upper framework 52 to move the head restraint 36 toward the occupant. Preferably the lower framework 52 includes an impact plate 74 pivotally attached to the upper framework 50. Ideally three support mechanisms 54, 56, 58 located in the pelvic, lumbar and thoracic regions are movably connected to the upper framework 50 and seat back frame 38 by means of pivotal linkages and slots.
Patent GB-2416973-A (GB)
Title: Photographing apparatus,device and method for obtaining images to be used for creating a three-dimensional model
Inventor: MATSUMURA KOICHI
IPC: G06T17/00
Filed: 2004-05-04
Abstract: This invention introduces, as one aspect, a method for creating a three-dimensional object model, wherein an object is set to be modeled at a plurality of relative positions to a photographing position, the plurality of relative positions including a plurality of different longitudinal orientations and a plurality of latitudinal positions which has different latitudinal distances from a transparent table on which the object is to be placed, the plurality of latitudinal positions including a position below the transparent table, the object is photographed at the plurality of relative positions by using both a front lighting for a front side of the object confronting the photographing position and a back lighting for a back side of the object hidden from the photographing position, and control is carried out so that the object is photographed a plurality of times at a plurality of relative positions for obtaining a plurality of silhouette images in a first mode and is photographed a plurality of times at a plurality of relative positions for obtaining a plurality of texture images under a different lighting condition from the first mode in a second mode, the silhouette images and the texture images are to be used for creating the three-dimensional object model.
Patent GB-2433071-A (GB)
Title: Organic acids comprising planar conjugated heterocyclic molecular system, & photoelectric layer thereof with rodlike supramolecules for use in solar cell
Inventor: LAZAREV PAVAL IVAN
IPC: H01L31/02
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic solar cell based on an organic ionic-crystalline photoelectric layer. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides an organic acid of general structure <EMI ID=1.1 HE=15 WI=100 LX=545 LY=941 TI=CF> <PC>wherein said acid absorbs electromagnetic radiation in at least one predetermined spectral subrange within a wavelength range from 400 to 3000 nm, and aqueous solution of its water-soluble salt is capable of forming a photoelectric layer of rodlike supramolecules on a substrate. In another preferred aspect, the present invention provides an organic solar cell comprising two electrodes facing each other, an organic ionic-crystalline photoelectric layer situated between two electrodes and contacting with the first electrode and an electrolyte which is situated between the organic ionic-crystalline photoelectric layer and the second electrode and impregnates the organic ionic-crystalline photoelectric layer. The organic ionic-crystalline photoelectric layer is capable of absorbing electromagnetic radiation in at least one predetermined spectral subrange within a wavelength range from 400 to 3000 nm. This layer consists of rodlike supramolecules, which are comprised of the molecules of at least one organic compound of the general structural formula <EMI ID=1.2 HE=15 WI=90 LX=610 LY=1748 TI=CF> <DL TSIZE=4> <DT>Het<DD>is a planar heterocyclic molecular system; <DT>X<DD>is an acid group (e.g. -COOH or -SO3H); <DT>m<DD>is 1 to 8; <DT>Y<DD>is an amide of an acid (e.g. -CONH2 or -SO2-NH2); <DT>n<DD>is 0 to 4 for II and 1 to 4 for I; <DT>R<DD>is -Me, -Et, -NO2, -Cl, -Br, -F, -CF3, -CN, -OH, -OMe, -OEt, -O-CO-Me, -OCN, -SCN, -NH2 and -NHCO-Me; <DT>z<DD>is 0 to 4; <DT>K<DD>is a counterion H<+>, NH4<+>, Na<+> K<+>, Li<+>, Mg2<+> , Ca<2+> , Sr<2+> , Ba<2+> or Zn<2+>; and <DT>p<DD>is the number of counterions necessary to provide for the electrical neutrality of compound II. </DL>
Patent GB-2429402-A (GB)
Title: Stand structure having two mutually connecting plates
Inventor: CHO NELSON
IPC: A47B13/06
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: An improved stand structure 3 which attaches beneath a bottom board of a table or stool 21. The stand is screw connected with the bottom board, and comprises two connecting plates 31 and 32 each of which has support legs 33. The two connecting plates each have a flat plate 311 and 321 and a table-flap 312 and 322 that insert symmetrically and mutually and are connected together using symmetrical screw holes 36 on the table-flap and flat plate to lock the plates together. The stand can be separated into two parts to reduce packaging material and be convenient for transport and warehouse. The stool seat may rotate on a turntable 42 and 43.
Patent GB-2435073-A (GB)
Title: Friction stay with movement of arm releasing slider
Inventor: GARDINER ROBIN STEPHEN
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A friction stay comprises elongate base (10) connected to an arm (17) by a linkage (18, 19, 20). The linkage (18, 19, 20) constrains movement of the arm (17) in a plane between a position in which the arm (17) overlies the base (10) (a closed position of the window leaf) and a position in which the arm (17) is to one side of the base (10) and at an angle to the base (10) (an open position of the window leaf). The linkage includes a slider (15) moveable along the base (10) with the slider (15) being held against movement relative to the base (10) from a first position. Movement of the arm (17) from the first position to a second position relative to the base (10) releases the slider (15) for movement relative to the base from said first position. The linkage may act to release the slider by releasing a locking member (26) of the slider from engaging with a stop (31) provided on the base (10) as the arm (17) moves from said first position to said second position.
Patent GB-2426052-A (GB)
Title: Method for estimating the horizontal shear modulus of a formation while taking into account the presence of an acoustic tool in the borehole.
Inventor: SINHA BIKASH K
IPC: G01V1/50
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: Methods and apparatus facilitating radial profiling of shear slowness or shear modulus c66 in the cross-sectional plane of a borehole in an anisotropic formation with the vertical X3-axis are disclosed. According to some aspects of the invention, sonic tool bias is accounted for and removed from radial profiles. According to some aspects, sonic tool bias is accounted for by modeling the sonic tool as a heavy-fluid.
Patent GB-2427780-A (GB)
Title: Synchronously receiving digital and analogue television signals.
Inventor: YU-CHIANG SHIH
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: The present invention describes a method of synchronously receiving digital and analog television signals that installs an application software, a Direct show (RTM), a driver and a tuner in a host end, and the digital television signals and analog television signals transmitted by the application software are sent to the driver through the direct show or directly to the driver, such that an analog television tuner and a digital television tuner installed in the tuner can simultaneously receive the digital and analog television signals for users to simultaneously or separately saving and playing the signals, so as to increase the types of viewed and saved the television signals and allow users to simultaneously process different types of the television signals.
Patent GB-2441334-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for coupling or decoupling a pivot to a vehicle door
Inventor: TAYLOR JEREMY
IPC: E05D15/06
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A selector mechanism, associated with a swinging arm 17 that attaches the door 3 to a vehicle, for selectably coupling a vehicle door 3 and a door pivot to operate the door either as a sliding door or as a hinged door. The mechanism comprises a latch for selectably latching the vehicle door to the swinging arm, the mechanism having a coupling, unlatched state and a decoupling, latched state. In the coupling, unlatched state, the latch partially releases the door from the arm so the mechanism couples the door pivot to the door so that pivoting of the door pivot, with respect to the arm, is transmitted to the door so that the door can operate as a sliding door. In the decoupling, latched state, the latch latches the door to the arm so the mechanism decouples the door pivot from the door so that pivoting of the door pivot, with respect to the arm, is not transmitted to the door when the door operates as a hinging door.
Patent GB-2428684-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of 9,10-diaryl anthracenes from halogenated anthracenes
Inventor: COGGAN JENNIFER A
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: A process for preparing an optionally substituted 9,10-diaryl anthracene including reacting an optionally substituted anthracene with a halogenating agent to yield a halogenated anthracene, and reacting the halogenated anthracene with an aryl boronic acid or a boronic ester to yield the optionally substituted 9,10-diaryl anthracene is disclosed. A preferred method comprises brominating 2-t-butylanthracene with N-bromosuccinimide in dimethylformamaide (DMF); reacting the 2-t-butyl-9,10-dibromoanthracene thus formed with an arylboronic acid in the presence of Pd(PPh3)4 and aqueous potassium carbonate in toluene/ethanol; and isolating the desired 2-t-butyl-9,10-diarylanthracene. Preferred 9,10-diarylanthracenes are 2-t-butyl-9,10-bis(beta-naphthyl)anthracene (TBADN), 2-t-butyl-9,10-diphenylanthracene and 2-t-butyl-9,10-di(4-t-butyl)phenylanthracene. An electroluminescent device, for example an OLED comprising a light-emitting layer comprising the optionally substituted 9,10-diaryl anthracene is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2443870-A (GB)
Title: User reward for viewing content
Inventor: LHUILLIER NICOLAS
IPC: H04N21/258
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: A content item distribution system comprises a distribution unit (105) which transmits content items, such as television programmes and adverts. The distribution unit (105) comprises functionality for selecting a user associated identity from a plurality of user associated identities and for selecting a content item. The distribution unit (105) transmits a notification message to a presentation unit (103). The notification message comprises an identification of the selected content item. The presentation unit (103) receives the content items and the notification message. A presentation processor (305) presents the content items and a detection unit (309) detects if the selected content item is presented. If so, an overlay processor (311) generates a user notification which is presented to the user. The invention may e.g. provide a secure and reliable television broadcast system allowing biasing of user behaviour towards the selected content item, or items of similar type, by automatically providing a reward if the user views the selected content item.
Patent GB-2432486-A (GB)
Title: Method for reducing the data age of image products obtained by earth observation satellites
Inventor: BRAND BERND
IPC: G01C11/00
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: For reducing the data age of image products obtained using a corresponding constellation of earth observation satellites, it is provided that, using a first earth observation satellite (Sat1) of the constellation, which satellite is outside the receiving region (32) of a user ground station (2), a picture is taken of a target region (P), and the picture is stored in the form of digital image data in the first earth observation satellite (Sat1). The stored digital image data are transmitted to a mailbox ground station (1) provided in a region flown over by all earth observation satellites (Sat1 to Sat3), when the first earth observation satellite (Sat1) has reached the receiving region of the mailbox ground station (1), and the digital image data are then temporarily stored in the mailbox ground station. The image data of the target region (P) temporarily stored in the mailbox ground station (1) are transmitted to a further earth observation satellite (Sat2) moving into the receiving region (31) of the mailbox ground station (1). When the further earth observation satellite (Sat2) enters the receiving region (32) of a user ground station (2), the image data stored in its on-board memory are transferred to the user ground station (2).