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Patent GB-2400775-A (GB)
Title: Recovery from conflicts in slot reservation in a wireless time division multiplex system
Inventor: HIRAOKA YASUSHI
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: A wireless TDMA system has frames divided into slots and each station maintains a table of slot reservations (Fig. 4). A station will typically reserve a given slot in a number of successive frames and the slot transmission will include an indication of how many more frames the slot is reserved for (S4, S3 etc) (Fig. 4a). If a station detects that another station has reserved its slot before the end of its intended sequence (Fig. 4b) it sets the remaining frame value to S0 and then proceeds to reserve a new slot in the next frame (Fig. 4c). A similar procedure is followed where the station has reserved multiple slots within one frame (see Fig. 6). Free slots are determined by comparing the received signal strength with a threshold to avoid slots being designated as free simply because the data within them is corrupted. The system may be used in the Universal Automatic Identification System (UAIS) for ships.
Patent GB-2398089-A (GB)
Title: Fluid seal and method of using same
Inventor: ZHENG QIU SHI
IPC: E21B33/10
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: A seal for inhibiting a flow of fluid through an annulus defined by a first component (406) and a second component (408) includes a sealing element (400) disposed within the annulus (404) and having at least one sealing profile (416) in contact with a surface of the first component (406) to inhibit a flow of fluid therebetween and means (426, 430, 432) for retaining the sealing element (400) on a surface of the second component (406) that defines the annulus, wherein the sealing element is sealingly engaged with the second component such that a flow of the fluid is inhibited therebetween.
Patent GB-2414270-A (GB)
Title: Holder with flexible arms
Inventor: LA TOURELLE MAGGIE
IPC: A47G1/24
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: A holder is provided for holding one or more articles, such as a hairdryer. The holder includes a body 412 and at least one member 404 protruding outwardly therefrom. At least part of the member 404 can be flexible which allows the member to be flexed around a part or parts of the article, to hold the article in a required position in said holder. The flexible members 404 may be elongate flexible arms. The holder may be free-standing and comprise flexible legs 410. As an alternative, the holder may be affixed to a supporting object using a clamp 616 or be wall-mounted using screws or such like (see figure 1). A slip resistant cover may be provided on the members.
Patent GB-2416985-A (GB)
Title: Interdental cleaning device
Inventor: RUST STEWART
IPC: B65D85/07
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: An interdental cleaning device comprises a length of spiral wire brush 22 disposed within a container 10, the container having at least one aperture 16 through which the brush can be withdrawn. This allows a reasonable length of brush to be retained within the container and withdrawn as necessary. The user can use the container as the brush handle and cut off lengths of brush as they wear out. The cut off length can then be replaced by withdrawing a further length of brush. Within the container, the brush can be wound on a spool 20 or in a generally coiled configuration, to combine relative ease of withdrawal and efficient use of the space within the container. The aperture of the container is preferably sized to provide a relatively tight grip on the wire brush such as by way of uni-directional teeth (not shown). The container can include an integrated cutter, preferably displaced from the aperture by an amount corresponding to an appropriate length of brush for use. Integral metal cutters can be integrated, into an openable lid of the container. The container may further include a wheel 30 having a roughened outer surface which may be rotated to draw the wire brush in or out of the container.
Patent GB-2417757-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum pump with fewer rotors at exhaust stage
Inventor: HUNTLEY GRAEME
IPC: F04C18/16
Filed: 2004-09-02
Abstract: A vacuum pump comprises a stator 2 which houses a multi-stage rotor assembly 3. Each stage 7-12 comprises intermeshing rotor components, each being mounted on a respective shaft 13, 14, 15. An exhaust stage 10-12 of the rotor assembly comprises fewer intermeshing rotor components than an inlet stage 7 of the rotor assembly. A reduction in the number of rotors permits the pump to have larger capacity, e.g. three rotor, inlet stages with smaller capacity, e.g. two rotor, outlet stages without excessive reduction in later stage axial length thus controlling power consumption. The inlet stages may have two flowpaths (Fig. 4) with separate inlets 4,5 which later merge.
Patent GB-2418409-A (GB)
Title: Skin packaging
Inventor: DREW BRUCE MICHAEL
IPC: B65D75/30
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a product packaging system in which a foamed polymeric material is provided with a skin of filmic polymeric sheet material covering part or all of the foamed polymeric material, thereby conferring beneficial properties upon the skinned foam. In one embodiment, a fragile or sensitive item is placed upon the foamed material before the skinning process, thereby providing a protective package for the fragile or sensitive item. Skinning may be effected by applying vacuum. The polymeric materials may be biodegradable or soluble. The filmic polymeric material may be applied to two or more separate pieces of the foamed material during the skinning process, thereby hingedly interconnecting those pieces. The level of vacuum and the composition of the filmic material determine the degree of peelable attachment of that material to the foamed material.
Patent GB-2410283-A (GB)
Title: Temporary cover assembly
Inventor: AUCKLAND PAUL RICHARD
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: The temporary cover assembly, particularly for covering manhole and inspection pit openings during construction, repairs etc., comprises a cover plate 209 which can be releasably attached to a cover slab 103. The cover plate is preferably attached using first and second brackets 201,202 which can be releasably attached to both the cover slab and the cover plate. The brackets may be secured to the cover slab using at least one extendible trench strut 207 and/or using protrusions that, in use, engage the upper surface of the cover slab. The brackets preferably include upper shelves 203,205 upon which the cover plate rests, in use, and a spacer 208 may be positioned between the upper shelves and the cover plate. The cover plate may be formed from two sections and locks, such as padlocks or combination locks, may be provided to lock the cover plate to the upper shelves of the brackets and, if applicable, the two sections of the cover plate to one another. A vessel may be configured to be located above the cover plate to restrict unwanted matter from falling on the cover plate. Also claimed is a method of attaching a temporary cover assembly to a manhole.
Patent GB-2413142-A (GB)
Title: Roundabout arrangement for road tunnels
Inventor: WALTER H C IGNAZ
IPC: E01C1/02
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: A road tunnel arrangement with first and second pairs (1, 2) of tunnel tubes (1', 1''; 2', 2'') which extend parallel to each other and accommodate roads which can each respectively carry traffic in one direction (3) for traffic in opposite directions, the pairs (1, 2)running substantially at right angles to each other, characterised in that both pairs of tunnel tubes (1, 2) are arranged at substantially the same depth and at their crossings enclose a parallelepiped (4) of natural earth, and along each outer side (5) of the roads carrying traffic in one direction (3) running past the parallelepiped (4) the earth is removed (6) to form a roundabout arrangement.
Patent GB-2408184-A (GB)
Title: Audio coding method and apparatus using harmonic extraction
Inventor: HA HO-JIN
IPC: G10L19/035
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus for effectively encoding an audio signal into a Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)-1 layer III audio signal of a low-speed bitrate. In the audio encoding method, harmonic components are extracted using fast Fourier transformation (FFT) result information that is obtained by applying psycho-acoustic model 2 to received pulse code modulation (PCM) audio data. Then, the extracted harmonic components are removed from the received PCM audio data. Thereafter, the PCM audio data from which the extracted harmonic components are removed is subjected to a modified discrete cosine transform (MDCT) and quantization. Accordingly, efficient encoding can be achieved even using a small number of allocated bits.
Patent GB-2423222-A (GB)
Title: Implementing a broadband network over an existing network/cabling infrastructure of a fire alarm system
Inventor: BEDARSHI YOSSI
IPC: G08B25/00
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A second communication system using existing wires of a first alert system for other, additional communications purposes, comprising means for connecting to the wires in two or more locations, and means for connecting to external communication devices in each location. The alert system may include a fire alarm system. The system may also include a communication system controller for supporting the second communications system. In particular, the invention provides a system and method for implementing a broadband network over an existing (network/cabling) infrastructure of a fire alarm system.
Patent GB-2422190-A (GB)
Title: Low voltage illuminating assembly
Inventor: COOPER SIMON JOHN
IPC: F21V19/00
Filed: 2005-01-17
Abstract: An illuminating assembly 5 e.g. a low voltage garden feature spot lamp comprises a low voltage electrical light emitting device connected by means to a form of semi-rigid wires 4. The light emitting device may be an electrical light emitting diode (LED) or a filament bulb. The illuminating assembly may be enclosed in a water resistant housing 2 and have a low voltage power source connected to the assembly. One or more illuminating assemblies may be provided and secured by a means to a frame (15 figure 7). Alternatively one or more illuminating assemblies may or may not be provided with a frame and placed close to a feature such as a garden feature fountain (7 figure 5). The semi-rigid wires may be bent so as to position the low voltage illuminating assembly such that the light beam illuminates a garden feature fountain.
Patent GB-2422805-A (GB)
Title: Scratch back envelope with matrix of postcodes
Inventor: GILMORE PATRICK
IPC: B07C3/18
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: A matrix of postcodes is printed on an envelope. A sender obliterates the desired code. A further matrix is printed on the envelope to accommodate the full postcode of the destination of the envelope. A device printed on or attached to the envelope facilitates the sorting of it. A device attached to or printed on the envelope allows it to be accepted in only one attitude in a posting box of a specific design.
Patent GB-2412558-A (GB)
Title: Plant container
Inventor: CLARKE MARIE ELIZABETH
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: The container 1 has an enclosure formed of mesh 2 which is capable of supporting a growing medium 3. The growing medium is either formed from a material which does not drain through the mesh or is restrained in a pierceable bag so as to retain the growing medium within the enclosure. The container is provided with a fixing arrangement, whereby the enclosure may be secured to an inclined or substantially vertical surface of a structure such as a building. The mesh has a size sufficiently large to permit plants to be planted therethrough into the growing medium. A drip feed irrigation system 7 may also be provided.
Patent GB-2424966-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling fluid flow.
Inventor: TAYLOR GEOFFREY DAVID
IPC: G05D16/00
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: A method/ apparatus for controlling fluid flow in a pipe network. The method comprises steps of: measuring fluid pressure and flow rate at a location in the pipe network, whereby a flow meter is disposed down stream of a fluid pressure measuring means; calculating a hydraulic impedance value defined by pressure   :  flow rate (ratio); comparing the calculated impedance value with a pre-determined impedance value; and adjusting fluid flow in the pipe network in order to control the hydraulic impedance towards the pre-determined impedance value. Alternatively there may be a pressure sensing means disposed either side of the flow meter to account for fluid flow in both directions. Preferably the flow meter is of the types selected from a venture tube, orifice plate, a flow probe, a magnetic flow meter and/or an ultrasonic flow meter. Preferably the pipe network is for potable water.
Patent GB-2425716-A (GB)
Title: Carrying aid which in use receives the handles of at least one carrier bag
Inventor: WITHERS PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A carrying aid which in use receives the handles of at least one carrier bag comprises an elongate ellipsoidal body with a longitudinal channel 1 therein, the body having a dimpled 2 external surface. The carrying aid may be fabricated from medium density plastic.
Patent GB-2425869-A (GB)
Title: Messaging system
Inventor: LEGGETT ANDREW
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: A messaging system (1) includes a low frequency (LF) radio transmission system (2) and a plurality of receiving devices (3). The LF transmission system (2) transmits time data (9) synchronised to an atomic clock and message data (10). The message data includes a message or part of a message. A receiving device determines whether the message is intended for it, extracts the message or part of the message and extracts information as to when the message is to be displayed. Thus, display of the message by receiving devices can be synchronised. The system may be used to control street lighting.
Patent GB-2426138-A (GB)
Title: Glasses incorporating signal generating module
Inventor: LEWIS MARCUS
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: Audio equipment comprises a signal generating module <B>26</B> arranged to output signals to a pair of speakers <B>20</B>, wherein the speakers are mounted upon respective housings <B>18</B>, each housing having a support region, the housings being interconnected by a strap <B>24</B> carrying, part way along its length, a power supply unit <B>30</B>. The support region may be adapted to allow the associated housing to be carried by an arm of a pair of glasses. The audio equipment may allow the user to use mobile communications equipment, listen to radio transmissions, MP3 or other audio data files.
Patent GB-2415174-A (GB)
Title: Automatic vehicle steering system for traversing obtacles
Inventor: TURNER MARCUS
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: A vehicle control system for a vehicle includes an active steering system having a steerable wheel and a controller adapted to oscillate the steering lock of the steerable wheel when it is sensed that the vehicle is off road and has encountered an object preventing the vehicle from travelling along a desired path.
Patent GB-2415892-A (GB)
Title: Luggage item made up from multiple panels
Inventor: SELVI SEDAT
IPC: A45C5/02
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: An item of luggage comprises a lid section 1 and a base section 2, the base being formed from at least two panels and being sufficiently rigid so as to be self supporting. The part forming the base preferably comprises a base panel and two integral opposing end panels with the side panels being secured thereto. The opposing ends may be formed by deforming the base panel, which may be foamed or expanded EVA or PVC or like plastics material. The article of luggage may be provided with wheels 12 and may have a retractable handle 10.
Patent GB-2416059-A (GB)
Title: Programmable logic device
Inventor: MARUI SHIN ICHI
IPC: H03K19/177
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A programmable logic device is capable of changing the function of only an intended logic element without interfering with other logic elements in operation. Each logic element of which configuration information should be rewritten, replaces configuration information stored in a configuration storing unit 11 with input configuration information, and outputs the configuration information stored in the configuration storing unit 11. Each of the other logic elements, of which the configuration information should not be rewritten, does not rewrite the configuration information stored in the configuration storing unit 11 and outputs the input configuration information. Accordingly, the function of the intended logic element can be changed by rewriting the configuration information in the intended logic element. Meanwhile, the function of other logic elements can remain unchanged by not rewriting the configuration information in the logic element.
Patent GB-2428636-A (GB)
Title: A file spacer for suspension files
Inventor: GARDNER JEREMY
IPC: B42F15/00
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: The file spacer is positioned alongside one of a pair of spaced apart guide rails 38 in a filing cabinet to regulate the spacing between the walls of suspension-files 36,37 suspended laterally between the guide rails. It has an elongate body 2 incorporating slots 4 to receive suspension-file walls extending laterally and spacer portions or tabs 3 located between each pair of adjacent slots. These restrict relative movement, of suspension-file walls retained in the slots. The spacer may have a second set of slots on its edge 5. It is then folded longitudinally and tabs 32,33 are inserted between the suspended files. Tabs 32 may carry indicia or a removable label 41. The spacer is stamped from a rigid card or plastic sheet.
Patent GB-2432924-A (GB)
Title: Method of inspecting a vehicle
Inventor: DUDDLE ASHLEY ROBERT
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A method of inspecting a vehicle (12) includes the steps of storing in a database (14) inspection data derived from inspection information created upon an inspection of the vehicle (12), extracting the inspection data from the database (14) and utilising the inspection data in preparing an inspection checklist (20) of vehicle items to be inspected, carrying out another inspection of the vehicle (12) utilising the inspection checklist including recording new inspection information relating to items inspected, processing the new inspection information to derive new inspection data, and uploading the new inspection data to the database (14) for storage for use in preparing an inspection checklist (20) for a subsequent vehicle (12) inspection.
Patent GB-2432559-A (GB)
Title: Album in combination with bookmarks
Inventor: CONRAD NEVILLE SIMEON
IPC: B42F7/06
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: Apparatus for storing and indexing an individual's recollections of and comments about events, activities and in particular books, comprises an album 8 with bookmarks which may receive writing on at least one side. The bookmarks are retained in retainers on a page 10 which may be slots 12. The slots may form pockets extending towards the rear surface (14, figure 6) of the page 10. Alternatively, the apparatus may comprise a ringbinder holding punched bookmarks.
Patent GB-2419513-A (GB)
Title: Flexible ventilated sleeve attachment
Inventor: ZOHAR SHAI
IPC: A41D27/28
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: An article of upper-body clothing including fabric defining a clothing body (100), fabric (112) defining at least one clothing sleeve (102) and being joined to the fabric defining a clothing body, in a manner which defines an opening (104) at an underarm region, and a resiliently stretchable material 106 joined to the fabric defining a clothing body and to the fabric defining at least one clothing sleeve to cover the opening.
Patent GB-2440939-A (GB)
Title: Cutting head provided with a retractable threading means
Inventor: STANSFIELD LEWIS
IPC: E02D5/34
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A cutting head comprising: <UL ST="  Ò  "> <LI>an upper part (22) comprising: a cylindrical body (30) and an extension (28) extending downwardly from said cylindrical body; <LI>a lower hollow cylindrical part (24) provided with an external flight (36), said extension sliding within said lower part; <LI>means (38) for connecting in rotation said two parts and for limiting the sliding of the extension within the lower part between a retracted mutual position and an extended mutual position; <LI>a threading tooth (40) movably mounted close to the lower end of the lower part; <LI>means (42) for moving said tooth between a retracted position and an extended position; and <LI>control means (44) mounted at the lower end of said extension for cooperating with said moving means so that when said two parts are in abutment, said tooth is maintained in its retracted position and when said two parts are in their mutual extended position, said tooth is in its extended position. </UL>
Patent GB-2437327-A (GB)
Title: Recording by preference profiling
Inventor: HUILLER NICOLAS L
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a receiver (101) for receiving content item streams where each content item stream comprises a sequence of content items. For example, broadcast television channels with television programs may be received. A recording processor (103) records content items from the content item streams in response to a user content item preference profile for a user off the apparatus (100). A content item scheduler (107) generates a time list of content items by scheduling the first content items in response to a user access time preference profile. The time list may for example be used to generate a content stream of recorded content items. For example, a personalised pseudo television channel may be generated from recorded television programs. Additionally or alternatively, the time list may e.g. be used to plan recordings of content items.
Patent GB-2445598-A (GB)
Title: Securing a portable device in a receptacle by magnetic means
Inventor: MOSERI YAAKOV
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: A receptacle 300 is adapted to receive a portable device 320 and comprises means 330 for creating a magnetic field such that when a portable device is received within the receptacle, the magnetic field applies a restraining force upon at least a part 340 of the portable device. Alternatively, the means for creating a magnetic field may be located on the portable device. Springs 370 may be provided to assist in ejection of the portable device from the receptacle. The means for generating a magnetic field may be permanent magnets or solenoids and the portable device may be a mobile telephone, other radio communication device, navigation unit, PDA or gaming console. The receptacle may take the form of a holder or stand and may be a charging dock with a connector (150, figure 1) to connect to the portable device for battery charging or other connectivity.
Patent GB-2445428-A (GB)
Title: Protecting electrical street furniture
Inventor: CHAPLIN PAUL DAVID
IPC: E01F9/615
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: An item of street furniture, such as a lamp post 11 or an illuminated road sign, has an electrical coupling 108 to provide power to an electrical load such as a light. The coupling may be remote from the item and is preferably underground. If the item is damaged in an accident, the coupling is pulled apart, for example by a lanyard 103, so that the damaged item contains no electrically live parts. The invention may be supplied as a kit. A similar arrangement may also be used to separate oil pipes.