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Patent GB-2383309-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle stability control
Inventor: BROADBENT ROLAND JAMES
IPC: B62K25/28
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: A motorcycle is arranged to have means for counteracting a tendency of the front wheel (10) to weave. A support 13, 14 e.g. swing arms for the rear wheel 11 provides for the wheel to be normally rotated about an axis line 23 at a right angle to the direction of travel and there is provided adjustment means 20 e.g. fluidic cylinder or electromechanical for adjusting the direction of the axis of rotation according to the stability of the motorcycle. Detection means 22 detects the stability from e.g. front wheel steering angle, vehicle pitch, roll and speed and control means 21 operates the adjustment means 20 according to signals received from the detection means whereby to counteract instability of the motorcycle. The adjustment can be between the swing arms 13,14 and the rear wheel hub.
Patent GB-2386035-A (GB)
Title: A method of routing communications between networks dependent on access levels
Inventor: SIVAKUMAR T V L N
IPC: H04W76/00
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: A method for routing communications in a communication system comprising, a first communications network 4; a second communications network 10; and a third, local communications network 8 whose coverage area at least partially overlaps that of the second network. The third network comprises, an access unit 6 connecting the third network to the first, and a control unit 7 for controlling access to the third network 8 by the terminals. The terminals of the third network 8 are also capable of communicating in the second communications network 10. When a connection is to be initiated by one of the terminals 1 to another terminal 1 it is determined whether to establish the connection to the other terminal wholly within the third network 8, via the first network 4 or via the second network 10 based on the identity of the other terminal 1 and the level of access to the third network 8 that is available to both terminals.
Patent GB-2384603-A (GB)
Title: A speed alert device
Inventor: MATHARU SURINDER SINGH
IPC: G01P1/11
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: A speed alert device has a body 1, which houses a proximity sensor 3, a buzzer 4, electronics boards, 5 and a battery 5. The device may have a removable suction plunger mechanism 2. The speed alert device attaches to the glass of the vehicle speedometer over the desired speed, which the driver of the vehicle has chosen, to be warned when that speed has been reached. The warning allows driver of the vehicle to take action to reduce/maintain speed and therefore to comply with the legal speed limit and also avoiding speed camera from triggering.
Patent GB-2384405-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for detection of port name in a loop network
Inventor: BEER REGINALD
IPC: H04L12/42
Filed: 2002-01-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for detection of a port name in a loop network is provided, particularly a loop network in the form of a Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL). The loop network has a plurality of devices each device having at least one port on the loop network. The method includes determining which ports are populated with devices for which the unique port name (WWPN) is not known 302. The populated ports are then all bypassed 303 and a mode is entered on the loop network in which idle frames are transmitted around the loop network. One port is un-bypassed at a time and the port name from the un-bypassed port is received and recorded. The port name is received from the un-bypassed port in a Loop Initialisation Select Master (LISM) frame transmitted by the un-bypassed port.
Patent GB-2385498-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable baseband processing of telecommunications signals
Inventor: PA CONSULTING GROUP
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: In a basestation, both chip and symbol rate processing are performed within the same DSP. The tasks involved in these baseband processing operations are performed using functions selected from groups of functions available for performing certain tasks. For example, demodulation can be performed using either a rake receiver function or an adaptive equalisation function, the choice being made according to the prevailing circumstances, for example, on the basis of such factors as available baseband processing power, delay spread and spreading factor. Other examples include selection of the number of rake fingers used depending upon the number of dominant multipath components in a received signal, coarse and "fine" multipath search functions, variable filter strategy for channel estimation, power control and variable sampling rate.
Patent GB-2388396-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated traffic bollard
Inventor: LAND ROBIN
IPC: E01F9/615
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: The illuminated traffic bollard comprises a casing 10 and a base unit 20 wherein the base unit includes an array of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) 27 arranged so as to illuminate the casing to make it visible to traffic. The LEDs are preferably high flux LEDs and may be mounted on a circuit board that includes a heat dissipation system. The base unit may be formed from metal with the circuit board being in thermal contact with the base unit, and the LEDs may be arranged in a substantially circular configuration around the centre of the base unit. A transformer or regulator may be used to supply power to the LEDs at less than their maximum rated power.
Patent GB-2374349-A (GB)
Title: Superabsorbent and nonwoven composites for personal care products
Inventor: CREAGAN CHRISTOPHER C
IPC: D04H1/72
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: There is provided an expandable absorbent material having superabsorbent in an amount from about 1 to about 75 weight percent and crimped thermoplastic fibers in an amount from about 25 to about 99 weight percent, where said material has a density of from about 0.02 g/cc to about 0.25 g/cc. The super-absorbent may be in the form of particulate, fiber and foam. Such a composite may be used in personal care products like diapers, training pants, absorbent underpants, adult incontinence products, and the like.
Patent GB-2380501-A (GB)
Title: Flat profile cutting structure for roller cone drill bits
Inventor: SINGH AMARDEEP
IPC: E21B10/16
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: A roller cone drill bit includes a bit body, a plurality of roller cones and a plurality of cutting elements. The roller cones are attached to the bit body and arranged circumferentially about the axis of rotation of the bit. The cutting elements are arranged so that they form a substantially flat profile.
Patent GB-2382764-A (GB)
Title: Drive device for a blind cord
Inventor: SCOTT GREGG
IPC: A47H5/00
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: Housing 12 contains a programmable battery or externally powered motor which drives cogs 14, 16 which are adapted to engage the conventional cord, eg of the ball type, of a blind or curtain. Having two cogs allows the housing to be mounted on the left or right side of the blind. The device may operate automatically in response to a timer and/or external light levels and may include manual over-ride and a motor overload warning. Blind operation may include a programmed delay, eg before opening or closing in response to a change in light level.
Patent GB-2396162-A (GB)
Title: Device for raising or lowering a toilet lid
Inventor: OJO VICTORIA
IPC: A47K13/10
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A toilet lid has an integral proximity sensor which detects the presence or absence of a user and either lowers or raises the lid accordingly.
Patent GB-2398045-A (GB)
Title: Fork lift truck
Inventor: BECKETT JAMES LEONARD
IPC: B66F9/075
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: A fork lift truck for moving a load, comprising a load bearing member 3 for carrying the load, wherein the truck comprises means 15 for adjusting the vertical axis of the load bearing member to maintain it substantially parallel to the axis of gravitational pull on the load, when the truck travels along a surface having varying degrees of flatness or deviance from horizontal.
Patent GB-2401565-A (GB)
Title: A drilling device
Inventor: SHIEH DAIVE
IPC: B23B47/06
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: A drilling device comprising: a housing (figure 1, 10) including a conduit 13; a barrel 15; a shank 17 rotatably secured in the barrel 15; a motor 40; and gearing means for coupling the motor 40. The gearing means 30 allows the barrel 15 and shank 17 to be simultaneously actuated by the motor 40. A control circuit (figure 5,60) may be used to control the motor 40 and an electromagnetic member 12 may also be provided to secure the device to objects.
Patent GB-2402056-A (GB)
Title: Rotary clothes line cover with side skirts and a central locating cup
Inventor: WALKER KEVIN HENRY
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: A cover for a rotary clothes line comprises a top section (A) and a side skirt (B) formed from a plurality of adjacent panels which can be detachably secured to one another. The top section (A) has a cup-like member (C) which, in use, locates over a central pole of the clothes line and provides resistance to friction wear of the cover. The side skirts (B) are fastened to one another by press stud fasteners (D).
Patent GB-2401312-A (GB)
Title: Stackable wine rack
Inventor: YU HSIEN-RUEY
IPC: A47B73/00
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: A stackable wine rack is made of curved metal bars and is composed of two opposite planar supporting members (10), a plurality of brace members (20), two connecting members (40), and two sockets (50). The two planar supporting members facing to each other includes a plurality of bottle holders (12) for receiving wine bottles. The brace members are connected between the two supporting members. The two connecting members are disposed at a bottom side of the two supporting members. The two sockets are positioned at a top side of the two supporting members and each have two parallel rod members (51) between which a slot (54) is formed. Accordingly, multiple wine racks can be stacked upon one another by embedding the two connecting members of one wine rack respectively into the two sockets of another wine rack.
Patent GB-2391919-A (GB)
Title: A machine for conserving energy
Inventor: BENNETT-PARKER ANDROO
IPC: F03G7/06
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: A machine 24 has a guide track 26 comprising a horizontal divergent rail section 28, and a vertically oriented return rail section 30. The return rail section 30 is shaped to control and return the hubs 10 to the start of the divergent rail section 28. A tri-hub rotor assembly 32 is mounted on the guide track 26 and has three hubs 34, 36, 38 connected to each other by equilateral linkage 40. The equilateral linkage 40 is connected to each of the hubs 34, 36, 38 by a bearing arrangement (not shown). The bearing arrangement may be a magnetic bearing in the form of concentric ring magnets. Periodically, energy is input in order to maintain rotation of each hub 34, 36, 38 about the guide track 26 and an initiation energy input is provided in order to precipitate rotation of the hubs 34, 36, 38 along the guide track 26. Normally, the hubs 34, 36, 38 are associated with means for generating electrical current as a result of such rotation.
Patent GB-2406084-A (GB)
Title: Accumulating conveyor with airbag lifting apparatus
Inventor: WALKER JOHN GRAEME
IPC: B60P1/36
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: A conveyor system for loading pallets into and out of a vehicle comprises an accumulating conveyor 2 and an airbag rail 6. The accumulating conveyor 2 is constituted by a pair of chain rails 4, 5 for supporting and conveying pallets into and out of a vehicle. The airbag rail 6 is positioned between the chain rails 4, 5 and adjacent to one of the chain rails 4. The airbag rail 6 is constituted by a base beam 13 a lift beam 15 and an airbag 16 positioned between the two beams. The arrangement is such that, with the chain rails 4, 5 and the base beam 13 fixed to the floor of a vehicle, the airbag 16 can be inflated to raise the lift beam 15 so as to lift an edge portion of a pallet supported by the two chain rails 4, 5 out of contact with said one chain rail 4. Each chain rail may comprise an endless chain 7 within a housing 10. The chain may have a plurality of links 8, each of which may support a freely rotatable roller 9.
Patent GB-2391015-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of hydrocarbons containing sulfides
Inventor: GATLIN LARRY W
IPC: C10G53/06
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: Potassium formate is used together with a sulfide scavenger to remove and otherwise treat sulfhydryl compounds such as hydrogen sulfide present in hydrocarbons and aqueous substrates.
Patent GB-2411733-A (GB)
Title: Characterizing a three phase transformer using a single phase power supply
Inventor: FAWCETT TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: G01R31/72
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: A single phase power supply 1 is used to energise pairs of input terminals H1, H2, H3 of a three phase transformer 3 sequentially. For each energisation, the voltages between pairs of output terminals X1, X2, X3 of the transformer 3 are measured. The measured voltages are processed to characterize the winding configuration of the three phase transformer. Other parameters of the transformer, such as the presence of neutral connections on either the primary or secondary side, turns ratio or phase displacement can also be derived from the measurements. The apparatus may also comprise means 12 for determining phase difference between the primary and secondary sides of the transformer or means 4, 5 for shorting pairs of terminals of the transformer together. The measurements are carried out automatically under the control of a control unit 13 which operates switching matrices 2, 7 to apply and measure the required voltages via voltmeters 10, 11.
Patent GB-2401078-A (GB)
Title: Orbiting Roller Groover for pipe
Inventor: DOLE DOUGLAS
IPC: B21H1/00
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming grooves (24) in a pipe (10) for receiving mechanical pipe clamps are disclosed. The apparatus includes a holding fixture (42) for securing the pipe (10) and a carriage (70) rotatably mounted on the holding fixture (42). Two arms (66,68) are pivotably mounted on the carriage (70) and extend on opposite sides of the pipe (10). Each arm (66,68) has a grooving roller (54,56) rotatably mounted thereon. An actuator (78) connects the arms (66,68) and forces the grooving rollers into engagement with the pipe. The carriage (70) arms (66,68) actuator (78) and grooving rollers (54,56) are rotated about the pipe (10) in an orbit to form the circumferential groove (24). The method steps include forcing the grooving roller (54,56) into the surface of the pipe (10) at a fixed rate per revolution of the grooving rollers (54,56) about the pipe (10) in the orbit.
Patent GB-2402566-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive digital pre-distortion using amplifier model that incorporates frequency-dependent non-linearities
Inventor: CHANDRASEKARAN RAJIV
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A pre-distorter pre-distorts an input signal prior to being applied to an amplifier in order to reduce spurious emissions in the resulting amplified signal. The pre-distorter implements an inverted version of a model of the amplifier that models both the frequency-independent (F1) characteristics of the amplifier as well as the frequency-dependent (FD) characteristics of the amplifier. Techniques and architectures are presented for (1) generating and updating the model, (2) inverting the model, and (3) updating the inverted model.
Patent GB-2418432-A (GB)
Title: Silver alloy and its production using a master metal
Inventor: JOHNS PETER GAMON
IPC: C22C1/03
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: A master metal composition comprises copper, germanium and 0.005-0.3 weight % boron. The preferred master metal is a ternary alloy comprising by weight: 0.005-0.3 % boron, 80-95 % copper and 5-20 % germanium and is used to make an Ag-Cu-Ge-B alloy. Also a method of making an alloy that comprises by weight: at least 77 % silver, 0.5-7.2 % copper, at least 0.5 % germanium, 0.005-0.3 % boron and optionally other elements. The method involves melting together fine silver and a master metal composition that comprises copper, germanium and boron. The optional other elements include Zn, Al, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Er, Ga, In, Mg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Pd, Pt, Si, Sn, Ti, V, Y, Yb, Zn and/or Zr. These elements are preferably added to the silver alloy via the master metal. Also disclosed are silver alloys with B, Ir, Fe and/or Ni grain refiners, for example an Ag-Cu-(Zn)-Ge alloy that contains 1-100 ppm of boron.
Patent GB-2419326-A (GB)
Title: Amphibious vehicles with retractable wheels
Inventor: LONGDILL SIMON JAMES
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: Amphibious vehicle (2, fig. 1) has road wheels 8 which are retractable to allow planing. Each wheel suspension is accomodated by a gap (80,fig 4) in the planing surface 20 of the hull. To reduce hydrodynamic drag and improve marine handling, covers 34 are provided which cover the gaps when the wheels are retracted. These covers may be hinged parallel to a longitudinal, or to a transverse, axis of the vehicle. The covers may be hung from suspension arms 40 or otherwise connected to hull 6. The covers may leave gaps (90,fig 4); to cover these, a second embodiment comprises "barn door" double covers (92, 94, fig. 5). A third embodiment has a mechanical linkage (182, fig. 7), which biases cover 180 to overlay gap 90 on wheel retraction. Tabs may be used (104, fig. 7) to prevent covers (180,fig 7) from being drawn above hull surface 20 when the wheels are retracted.
Patent GB-2421670-A (GB)
Title: Optical receiver with analogue channel estimation and equalisation
Inventor: LIND LARRY F
IPC: H04B10/66
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: The optical receiver (8,10) comprises a receiver section (8) that receives the signal (14) and which generates a raw output signal (9). A delay line (22) provides delayed signals at a plurality of tap outputs (9,24). A channel estimator (26) formed from analogue circuitry (82,84) is arranged to receive at least two of the tap outputs (9,24), and calculates therefrom a channel model (27) having a cursor value (29) and at least one pre-cursor value (31) and/or at least one post-cursor value (33) between at least one pair of delay line tap outputs (9,24). A processor (30) is arranged to calculate a plurality of equaliser coefficients (32) from the channel model (27), and an equaliser (10) is then arranged to receive a plurality of tap outputs (9,24) from the same delay line (22) and to apply the equaliser coefficients (32) to the delay line tap outputs (9,24) in order to generate an equalised output signal (16).
Patent GB-2421479-A (GB)
Title: Roll cage manufactured from plastics
Inventor: COPE ANDREW CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B62B3/18
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A roll cage (2) has a storage container (4) comprising a plurality of panels (16, 18, 20, 22) mounted on a wheeled chassis (6). Some or all of the panels are made wholly or substantially of a plastics material.
Patent GB-2412966-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring downhole flow conditions with fibre optic acoustic sensors
Inventor: BLACKLAW DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: Downhole flow conditions (eg flow rate, acoustic profile, sand production, flow behind casing, leaks in production tubing, cross flow between production zones) are determined by analysing the frequency of signals from one or more acoustic sensors located in the well. The sensors may be fibre optic strain/displacement sensors (fibre Bragg gratings, FBG) vertically spaced along an elongate member. Alternatively the velocity of fluid flowing in the production tubing, or the strain in downhole tubulars, can be determined from the time of flight of events monitored at first and second sensors. Such events may be naturally occurring or induced thermal events, or induced acoustic events.
Patent GB-2411653-A (GB)
Title: Traction fluid composition
Inventor: MCGRAW PHILIP W
IPC: C10M145/32
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: Novel traction fluid compounds represented by the following formulae ABn (I) wherein A is a residue of a compound having from 1 to 10 active hydrogen atoms, B is a residue of a cycloalkene oxide having from 4 to 12 carbon atoms, or a cycloaliphatic epoxide having from 4 to 12 carbon atoms, and n is 1 to 10, with the proviso that n can be less than the number of active hydrogen atoms in compound A, and process for the preparation thereof are disclosed. The compounds are useful as traction fluid applications either per se or in blends with known lubricating compositions due to their high traction coefficients.
Patent GB-2415247-A (GB)
Title: Air supply device
Inventor: VILLIKKA REIJO
IPC: F24F1/0063
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: An air supply device 10 comprises at least one heat exchanger 13 that cools or heats circulated air L2 from a room, which is induced into the device 10 by fresh air L1 conducted from a supply chamber 11, and the circulated L2 and fresh air L1 are mixed in a mixing chamber 14 and is directed downwards or obliquely downwards (figs 6A - 8) from the device 10 through a perforated surface 15 as a combined airflow L1+L2. Fresh air L1 from the supply chamber 11 is introduced via nozzles 12a1, 12a2 etc. or a gap (12, fig 2). Surface 15 may be a plate and attached to the device 10 by screws R1, R2 etc. or may be an integral structure of the device 10. Device 10 may be wall or ceiling mounted. Circulated air L2 may be induced into the supply device 10 by perforations n1, n2 etc. in a top side part and/or perforations j1, j2 etc. in the top of the device 10. Supply chamber 11 may be disposed below the heat exchanger 13 (figs 6A - 8). The perforations in surface 15 may vary in size, number and shape so that a controlled low velocity of airflow is obtained and prevents a draught in the room.
Patent GB-2428848-A (GB)
Title: Smoke alarm with sound and speech warnings
Inventor: WILD GRAHAM
IPC: G08B29/18
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: A smoke detector device 10 comprises a power supply 1, which may be a battery or a mains power supply, which supplies power to a detection means 2, a control means 3 and an alarm outputting means 4. In operation, the control means 3 monitors the output of the detector means 2 to determine the presence of smoke. The smoke detector device 10 however additionally comprises a voice engine 5, a second power supply 6 and a second alarm outputting means 7. The second power supply 6 is adapted to power the voice engine 5, the second alarm outputting means 7 and the control means 3. In operation, when the control means 3 determines that the battery voltage has fallen below a predetermined threshold level, then the control means 3 operates the alarm outputting means 4 to emit a power alarm signal, typically a short tone (1-2 seconds) which is repeated on a number of occasions at regular intervals (1-10 minutes). In the device 10 this would then be followed by a speech message saying 'My battery is running low, replace it immediately, Fire and Smoke KILLS' or similar output by the second alarm outputting means 7. The speech message would be stored in the voice engine 5.
Patent GB-2432991-A (GB)
Title: Speaker arrangement in an electronic device
Inventor: CHEN MIN-TAI
IPC: H04R1/28
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: An electronic device with an audio output capability comprises a case 120 with first 121 and second 122 portions opposite to each other and a printed circuit board 140 disposed between them. A speaker module 130 located on the first portion of the casing includes at least one vent or aperture 132 and a speaker body 131. The printed circuit board includes at least one hole 141 aligned with the apertures on the first portion of the casing. A sound box 150 enclosure may be constructed between the printed circuit board and the second portion of the casing. The electronic device may be a notebook computer additionally comprising a screen attached to the case via a pivot or it may be a PDA or an MP3 player.