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Patent GB-2411898-A (GB)
Title: Glass like material with improved safety characteristics
Inventor: MCNEILL RALPH
IPC: C08L25/16
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: A material which can be used as a substitute for ordinary glass comprises a blend of a rigid and normally brittle amorphous thermoplastic material with one or more compatible low molecular weight resins. The material when broken, breaks into fragments which are not sharp and do not injure. A container having improved safety characteristics can be manufactured from the material and has many characteristics similar to an ordinary glass bottle - i.e. clarity, rigidity and brittleness. However when broken, the bottle shatters into fragments which are harmless and cannot be used to cut or pierce human skin.
Patent GB-2415852-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising a plurality of graphics cards
Inventor: WOLFORTH MARK
IPC: H04N5/073
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: The present application relates to synchronising data output from at least first and second graphics cards 1, 2. A synchronisation difference between the first graphics card 1 and the second graphics card 2 is determined and a correction signal 41 generated based on the synchronisation difference. The correction signal 41 is supplied to the second graphics card and the operating frequency of the second card is adjusted in response to the correction signal. Vertical synchronisation signals may be used to determine the synchronisation signal which may also be determined by comparing the synchronisation of a first graphics card with a reference signal. The synchronisation difference may be monitored over time such that the amplitude of the correction signal 41 may be reduced when the difference falls within a predetermined range. When dividing image data into segments applied to respective graphics cards, the size of the segment may be dependant on the amount of processing to be applied to the data corresponding to that segment.
Patent GB-2416045-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting a sampling rate based on state estimation results
Inventor: WANG JIN
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A method and an apparatus (120) are provided for adjusting a sampling rate based on a state estimation result. The method comprises receiving metrology data associated with processing of workpieces, estimating a next process state based on at least a portion of the metrology data and determining an error value associated with the estimated next process state. The method further comprises processing a plurality of workpieces based on the estimated next process state and adjusting a sampling protocol of the processed workpieces that are to be measured based on the determined error value.
Patent GB-2430643-A (GB)
Title: Injection impact compression moulding
Inventor: CLARKE PETER REGINALD
IPC: B29C45/56
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A method for injection impact compression moulding an article. A mould is placed between the relatively movable platens of a press, the mould comprising a cavity plate 18 with a depression 40, a core plate (12 Fig 2) having a projecting core (46) at least part of the outer surface of which is cylindrical, and a closure plate 14 movable relative to the core plate (12, Fig 2) and the cavity plate and having a surface in sealing contact with the cylindrical outer surface of the core 46. When the mould is closed, the core 46, the cavity plate depression (40) and the closure plate 14 together define a mould cavity having the shape of the article to be moulded. The method comprises the steps of moving the platens of the press to close the mould, injecting a predetermined dose of plastics material into the mould cavity to fill the mould cavity only partially, allowing the core 46 to rebound away from the cavity plate 18 during the injection of the plastics material into the cavity to expand the volume of the cavity, and advancing the core plate (12, Fig 2) by means of the press to reduce the volume of the cavity after the completion of the injection to compress the injected plastics material to fill the mould cavity. In the invention, the press is controlled, during the movement of the core 46 to compress the injected plastics material, to vary the velocity of the core as a function of the position of the core relative to the cavity plate depression. A further embodiment relates to a moulding machine for carrying out said method.
Patent GB-2431069-A (GB)
Title: Method of requesting a service from a mobile telecommunication network
Inventor: MOHAJER MOJAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A method of controlling a mobile communication device connected to a mobile telecommunication network, the method comprising the steps of: transmitting from the mobile communication device (UE) to a radio network controller (RNC) a request to establish a radio bearer to allow data to be transferred between the network and the mobile communication device, and, after a set holding time has passed, transmitting a further request if the radio bearer has not been established. The holding time is dynamically set and transmitted to the mobile communication device or has previously been set by the network and transmitted to the mobile communication device. The method prevents overloading caused by continuously issued requests from mobile communication devices to a radio network controller (RNC).
Patent GB-2419448-A (GB)
Title: Programmable remote controller using playback of audiovisual content
Inventor: GREEN STUART ANTONY
IPC: H04B1/20
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A remote controller comprises a receiver (365) for receiving programming information for programming the remote controller and a transmitter (355) for transmitting remote control signals for controlling remote equipment. Conveniently the receiver (365) is sensitive to the playback of audio or video content to receive therefrom information for programming the remote controller. In this way, a programmable remote controller may be programmed using playback of appropriately encoded audio or video content, for example, using a combination of a DVD player to play the content and a television to reproduce the audio and/or video content. The program information may identify a command protocol existing in the controller memory, or may itself comprise a command protocol. Video content may be in the form of a barcode to be displayed. The programming information may be supplied on a carrier eg a DVD disc together with other information eg relating to a game or film, in order to program the controller specifically for use with that carrier and information.
Patent GB-2435666-A (GB)
Title: Flood defence wall comprising interlocking plastic blocks
Inventor: STEEL PETER ROBERT
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A flood defence wall comprises interlocking plastic blocks 1. The wall may include strengthening bars 7 which pass through holes 2 in the blocks and into a concrete footing 8. The wall may further comprise cover plates 6, sealing strips 3 and ties for securing to hooks 5. Each block may be formed with joining pegs 9 on three of its faces and a recess to receive the pegs, to allow interlocking of adjacent blocks. The wall may be used to from a watertight barrier across an opening into a building, or to form a barrier to divert water away from an area under threat from flooding.
Patent GB-2425099-A (GB)
Title: Pivotted wing flap mechanism
Inventor: PEREZ-SANCHEZ JUAN
IPC: B64C9/02
Filed: 2006-04-10
Abstract: A pivoted flap mechanism for adjusting an aerodynamic pivoted flap 3, associated with a wing 1, by means of a drive device 10, is mounted on a flap mount 5 fastened to the wing 1. The mechanism comprises an actuating device 4 for bearing weight and for kinematic guidance of the pivoted flap 3, the actuating device 4 including a gear device 12 constructed as a crank mechanism and which is supported on the flap mount 5 by two adjacent links, and the drive device 10 loading the actuating device 4 is provided with a drive arm 14 that rotates about a drive axis 13. The pivoted flap 2 is provided on a flap support 15 with a leading flap support portion 16 pointing toward the wing 1 and articulated on the drive arm 14 and a trailing flap support portion 17 pointing away from the wing 1. A link 21 is provided to which a steering arm 22 of the gear device 12 is swivellably coupled. The flap support 15 may be an obtuse angled bar. The gear device 12 may be a four-bar linkage.
Patent GB-2430872-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic support stand
Inventor: CHEN CHAO-JUNG
IPC: A47G1/14
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: A supporting stand (30) for supporting an object (20) includes a hinge coupler, a prop plate (32) and a coupling member (33). The hinge coupler (31) is fixed onto a back plate (21) of the object. The prop plate is coupled to the hinge coupler and permissible for multi-angle rotation. When the prop plate is rotated to a desired position where the center of gravity of the object reaches static force balance, the object will stably stand on a platform in an upright manner. The coupling member includes a first magnetic element (331 Fig 2c) and a second magnetic element (332 Fig 2c), which are respectively arranged on the prop plate and the back plate. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are magnetically coupled to each other when the prop plate is collapsed onto the back plate. In response to a specified operation, the first magnetic element is detached from the second magnetic element such that the prop plate is rotated to the desired position to have the object stand on the platform in the upright manner. The object may include an LCD screen or a photograph support. The magnet may be disposed below the surface of the backplate (332 Fig 2(f)).
Patent GB-2426532-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for wellbore communication
Inventor: MORIARTY KEITH A
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: A communication system for a casing while drilling system (100) is provided. The casing while drilling system (100) is adapted to advance a bottom hole assembly into a subsurface formation via a casing. The communication system comprises a high frequency modulator (162) and a transducer (142). The modulator (162) is positioned in the bottom hole assembly and adapted to generate mud pulses by selectively restrict mud flow passing therethrough. The transducer (142) is adapted to detect the mud pulses generated by the modulator. The mud pulses may be generated at an average rate of 24Hz and data being transmitted at a rate of 12 bits/sec.
Patent GB-2426365-A (GB)
Title: A microcircuit for product authentication in which an identifier and a count of the number of times the circuit has been interrogated are stored.
Inventor: CORRY JOHN
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A method for product authentication comprises applying to genuine products a code on a label, the code being generated by an algorithm, which code is unique to a small subset of articles, preferably to a single such article, so that it can be assumed that any product on the market which either does not have a label or has a wrong label, or for which the label is otherwise accounted for, is counterfeit, the label being machine-readable, characterised in that the label comprises a machine-readable microcircuit, to which a code can be written, and from which the written code can be read remotely, in which a machine interrogator can write information to the microcircuit, which has a counter which is incremented each time it is interrogated.
Patent GB-2427469-A (GB)
Title: Composite organic-inorganic nanoclusters
Inventor: SU XING
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2004-12-28
Abstract: Composite organic-inorganic nanoclusters (COINs) are provided that produce surface-enhanced Raman signals (SERS) when excited by a laser. The nanoclusters include metal particles and a Raman-active organic compound. The metal required for achieving a suitable SERS signal is inherent in the nanocluster and a wide variety of Raman-active organic compounds and combinations thereof can be incorporated into the nanocluster. In addition, polymeric microspheres containing the nanoclusters and methods of making them are also provided. The nanoclusters and microspheres can be used, for example, in assays for multiplex detection of biological molecules.
Patent GB-2430172-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for manufacturing a joined body
Inventor: MURAKAWA TOSHIHIRO
IPC: B22D45/00
Filed: 2006-07-31
Abstract: Electrodes 62a & 62b are respectively embedded in first and second dies 54 & 56. A metal workpiece MW is placed in a cavity 60 defined between the dies 54 & 56 then molten metal is poured through a passage 51 into the cavity 60. The molten metal is solidified into a casting CM which forms a contact region L with the metal workpiece MW. An electric current is supplied between the electrodes 62a & 62b when the poured metal is still molten, semi-solidified or solidified. The current breaks any oxide film present on the surface of the metal workpiece MW, thereby enabling the metal workpiece MW and the casting CM to be joined in the contact region L. The metal workpiece MW may be plastically formed by the dies 54 & 56 when they are closed and before molten metal is poured into the cavity 60.
Patent GB-2431691-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced automated key selection system
Inventor: GRIFFITS JOHN PHILIP
IPC: E05B17/10
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: The present invention describes a method and system for attaching a plurality of lock keys to a key grouping device (e.g. key ring) that includes a) at least a first and second indicator means (preferably LED's) and b) a means of associating at least a first key with the first indicator and associating at least a second key with the second indicator, and c) a means to input information pertaining to one at least locks into electronics coupled to said key grouping device, wherein said lock(s) are preferably operable by one at least keys attached to the key grouping device, and d) a means to activate the indicator that is associated with the key that operates said lock to facilitate user selection of the correct key for said lock.
Patent GB-2426238-A (GB)
Title: Recyclable envelope
Inventor: RITCHIE GARRY EDSON
IPC: B65D27/20
Filed: 2006-08-19
Abstract: A recyclable envelope has re-usable flap closure means comprising press studs. There may be more than one set of press studs. The envelope may be made by folding of a sheet of paper and securing folded over parts, apart from the closure flap, by means of adhesive.
Patent GB-2442041-A (GB)
Title: A method of selecting a network access point for handover
Inventor: CENTONZA ANGELO
IPC: H04W36/08
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A mobile communication device (1) sends an indication to a serving radio access point (2) of all radio access points (2, 3, 4) it can detect and a communication application type. The indication is formulated from the serving radio access point (2) to a serving network access point (6) and it is determined whether any detected radio access points are controlled by the serving network access point. If detected radio access points are not controlled by the serving network access point (6), the indication is forwarded to an anchor point (5) which determines which new network access point (7, 8) of the detected radio access points (3, 4) best serves the required application type and location of the mobile device and then a handover decision is provided to the serving network access point and to the new network access point.
Patent GB-2431040-A (GB)
Title: Road map data generation, update and management device
Inventor: ATARASHI YASUTAKA
IPC: G09B29/10
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: A navigation device (10) has a regional map data item for each of multiple regions, into which a nation is divided. A connection table is included in a regional map data item for a certain region and associates (i) a certain ID of a connection road in the certain region with a certain connection number. The connection road is connected with a paired connection road in an adjacent region. A connection table of a regional map data item for the adjacent region associates an ID of the paired connection road with the same connection number as the certain connection number. When the certain ID in the certain region is replaced with a different ID because of a road construction or the like, only the certain ID is replaced in the connection table with the certain connection number unchanged. This eliminates need of amending the connection table for the adjacent region.
Patent GB-2432011-A (GB)
Title: Liquid zoom lens
Inventor: JUNG HA YONG
IPC: G02B7/02
Filed: 2006-11-01
Abstract: A liquid zoom lens 10 for use on a portable terminal is provided. In the liquid zoom lens, a cylindrical body 11 has upper and lower openings covered by respective windows 12, 13. An auto-focus lens part 20 includes a first insulating liquid layer 21, a first electrolyte layer 22, and a first lens 23. The first insulating layer and the first electrolyte layer are disposed to form an interface at a lower portion of the body. The first lens is disposed on the first electrolyte layer and has a periphery closely attached to a lower portion of an inner periphery of the body. An optical zoom lens part 30 includes a second insulating liquid layer 31, a second electrolyte layer 32, and a second lens 33. The second insulating liquid layer and the second electrolyte layer are disposed to form an interface on the first lens. The second lens is movable within the second insulating liquid layer, such that a periphery thereof is in close contact with the inner periphery of the body. The electrolyte liquid and the insulating liquid have a unique refractive index, and the auto-focus function and the optical zoom function can be simultaneously achieved by the liquid zoom lens whose curvature is varied by the application of voltage.
Patent GB-2444262-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding clamp
Inventor: SANTOS LEWIS ALBERTO GRIJO DOS
IPC: E04G5/06
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A scaffolding locking device 14 for securing a scaffolding component 10 to a generally horizontally extending scaffolding tube 16. The locking device has a jaw portion 15 for partially encircling the tube 16 and a latch 19 mounted on the jaw portion adjacent the mouth 18 of the jaw portion. The latch 19 is biased to a closed position in which any tube within the jaw portion 15 is retained in the jaw portion and is displaceable away from the closed position by a tube 16 as the tube moves into the jaw portion. The latch also having a stable open position into which the latch must be moved by an operator to hold the latch open during disengagement of the jaw portion 15 from the tube 16. The latch means may stay in the stable open position until it is positively moved by the operator or the scaffolding component is angled away from the horizontal whereby gravity biases the latching means to the closed position.
Patent GB-2444901-A (GB)
Title: Portable drainage module
Inventor: BUONAPARTE JONATHAN MICHAEL
IPC: A47L19/00
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable drainage module which is configured to facilitate the draining of different sizes of cans and bottles into a sump, where said cans and bottles (701, 702, 703, fig 8) are required to be recycled. Said portable drainage module comprises a drainage rack 301 provided with brackets 302 to retain said containers, a tray 303 to retain said rack, provide a sump 304 and means such as a flange (407, fig 4) for lifting and pouring said liquids without spillage from said tray into another vessel. In a preferred embodiment said rack is retained within said tray in a removable and reversible manner and is manufactured from zinc plated steel wire. Preferably said tray is manufactured from a plastics material such as polyethylene by a process of rotational moulding. The drainage rack may be manufactured from wire and made from steel, which can be provided with a corrosion resistant coating.
Patent GB-2450161-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable condiment grinder
Inventor: TANG YU WING
IPC: A47J42/02
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: An adjustable salt/pepper grinder has an inner grinding element 15 and outer grinding element 16 having a space therebetween which defines the size of the ground product. A shaft 3 is connected at its bottom end to the inner grinding element 15 for operating the grinder. A sleeve 19 extends about the outer grinding element 16 and is mounted for rotation about the central axis of the grinding elements. Mating screw threads 18, (20, fig. 3) are formed on the outer grinding element 16 and the sleeve 19 respectively such that rotation of the sleeve 19 moves the outer grinding element 16 axially for adjusting the size of the ground condiment. A knob (27, fig. 1) accessible from the exterior of the lower housing 1b may be provided and is fixed to the sleeve 19 and rotates in a circumferential slot in the lower housing. There my also be provided circumferentially spaced indicia (26, fig.1) to indicate the size of the ground condiment to be dispensed.
Patent GB-2441226-A (GB)
Title: Method of preassembling and installing hydraulic subassemblies
Inventor: COMPANY THE BOEING
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: A hydraulic subassembly (20 see fig 11) is preassembled using an assembly tool 22 prior to installation in a vehicle using a pickup tool (42 see fig 3). Preassembly may occur outside the vehicle, which may be an aircraft. The components of the subassembly (20) are fastened in predetermined positions on the assembly tool 22, following which hydraulic connections are made between the components. The completed subassembly (20) is fastened to a pickup tool (42) and then disconnected from the assembly tool 22, allowing an assembly operator to lift the subassembly (20) away from the assembly tool 22 and carry it to the vehicle for installation. The pickup tool (42) is also used to position and hold the subassembly (20) within the vehicle while the subassembly (20) is being connected to hydraulic systems on the vehicle. Following installation of the subassembly (20), the pickup tool (42) is unfastened from the subassembly (20) and removed from the vehicle.
Patent GB-2453715-A (GB)
Title: An inflatable ride-on toy secured to a motorised base
Inventor: LTD MALCOLM H EVANS
IPC: A63G13/00
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: An inflatable ride-on toy for children is provided which is constructed from ballistic nylon. The toy contains a rigid floor 1 which is secured to a plate 3 via connectors 4, 5. The plate is connected to a metal rod 6 which performs a rocking motion by the rotation of an electrially-powered drive mechanism mounted on a base. The ride-on toy can comprise interchangeable designs.
Patent GB-2453585-A (GB)
Title: A probe and method for liquid sampling
Inventor: STEWART PATRICK DOUGLAS SHAW
IPC: G01N1/10
Filed: 2007-10-14
Abstract: A method of loading at least one sample into a conduit by way of a probe 40 where steps are taken to ensure that an immiscible fluid 12 remains between the probe and the sample. This may be achieved in any of three embodiments: i) wherein an immiscible liquid is provided covering the sample 10, moving the probe such that its orifice is below the level of the immiscible fluid and close to, but not touching, the surface of the sample liquid, and aspirating liquid sufficiently fast that both sample liquid and immiscible liquid are drawn into the bore of the probe; ii) covering each sample with an immiscible liquid, moving the probe so that its tip is below the surface of the sample, aspirating liquid into the probe before the probe makes contact with the sample liquid and raising the probe above the surface of the sample; iii) covering the sample with an immiscible liquid, providing a probe that possesses a main bore for aspirating the sample and at least one additional bore for ejecting the immiscible liquid, moving the tip of the probe to below the level of the sample and aspirating liquid. A probe in the form of a tube possessing a flared, chamfered or radiused tube is also disclosed. The method preferably helps prevent contamination in sampling liquids for the analysis, synthesis, and crystallization etc. of samples.