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Patent GB-2367549-A (GB)
Title: A reel control apparatus
Inventor: STOBART ALLAN WILLIAM
IPC: B65H75/34
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: A reel control apparatus comprises a rotatable reel 1 with an open periphery 5 which is driven in both a play-off and wind-on direction by a motor 9 provided with a selectively operable clutch 13 is further provided with a detector 27 to prevent overrun of material wound upon the reel by engaging the clutch. The detector may be placed adjacent that side of the reel which moves downwardly on play-out of the reel and at the opposite side to that at which the hose plays-out. The detector may comprise a finger mechanism, which may be pivotally mounted across the open periphery of the reel, or may comprise light emitting and sensing means which engages the clutch when a light beam directed across the open periphery of the reel is broken. There may be detectors provided on both sides of the reel, and the user may be able to select whether one or both detectors operate to detect play-out. The reel may be mounted vertically, so as to rotate about a horizontal axis or may be mounted horizontally, so as to rotate about a vertical axis. The detector/s may be mounted above the axis of rotation for a vertical reel. In use, the reel control apparatus may me provided upon a road tanker which delivers liquid via a flexible hose.
Patent GB-2370701-A (GB)
Title: Power distribution system using optical switches
Inventor: STAHUBER BERNHARD
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: An electrical power distribution system comprises a main distribution board 3 feeding a number of loads B<SB>1</SB>, B<SB>n</SB> and a switching console 7. The connection of the power supply A<SB>1</SB>, A<SB>n</SB> to the loads is carried out by an electronic switch 311 and is controlled from the switching console using optical switches 712 and fibre optic cables 700, 711, 706. The invention is particularly useful on board a helicopter where electronic signal cables are subject to electromagnetic interference from power cables.
Patent GB-2382678-A (GB)
Title: a knowledge database
Inventor: FRANCIS GILLIAN E
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2001-11-28
Abstract: A knowledge database 6 which is assembled by storing selected question and answer pairs from experts in a particular field, and classifying the questions. In use, a user's question 4 is received by the database 6 and classified in order to match it with the stored questions and send the required answer 9. Questions 4 can be extracted from an email 3 so that they can be sent to the database 6. If a question cannot be answered by the database 6, an expert is contacted to provide the answer and update the database 6.
Patent GB-2383434-A (GB)
Title: Fault-tolerant clock synchronisation
Inventor: ALLAN GEOFFREY MACKINTOSH
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A clock synchronization method is described for a system including N clocks, at least three and at most N-1 of which are master candidate clocks. A start message S1 is broadcast from the fastest master candidate clock. From each of the master candidate clocks, a response message S2 including the local time of receipt of the start message according to the clock in question is broadcast. Using the information representing the times of receipt of the start message, a master candidate clock is selected to become the master clock. The master clock determines the clock synchronisation error for each master candidate clock, using the information representing the times of receipt of the start message. If any such clock synchronisation error is excessive the master clock declassifies the clock in question as a master candidate clock and classifies another clock as a master candidate clock. This is achieved by broadcasting a classification message identifying which of the N clocks are to be classified as master candidate clocks. Next, the master clock broadcasts a synchronisation message including the local time of receipt of the classification message according to the master clock. Each of the other N-1 clocks is then synchronised with the master clock using that information and the local time of receipt of the classification message according to the clock in question. Preferably, as the master clock, the one having the median time is selected.
Patent GB-2389339-A (GB)
Title: CD storage system with soft pockets
Inventor: HOWELL MALCOLM
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: In a storage system for CDs for use in vehicles, the CDs 3, without their jewel cases, are each in a pocket having a flap 2. The front 6 is made of fabric or soft plastic. The back 7 is made of rigid plastic. The CD storage system is releasably attached to any convenient surface by means of the Velcro  õ  pieces 1. It may also be used in boats, caravans and around the office and home.
Patent GB-2394942-A (GB)
Title: Domestic gas fire container
Inventor: COOPER ANDREW
IPC: B65D85/68
Filed: 2002-10-19
Abstract: A container (10) for housing a domestic gas fire and a trim for the fire for despatch to a customer includes a fire receiving enclosure (22), a trim receiving enclosure (24), a lid (26) for opening and closing the fire receiving enclosure and a lid (36) for selectably opening and closing the trim receiving enclosure, the lid (26) for the fire receiving enclosure and a lid (36) for the trim receiving enclosure being operable independently of one another.
Patent GB-2391988-A (GB)
Title: An identity verification system
Inventor: DUFFY DOMINIC GAVAN
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: Identification data (eg a name) is combined with processed physical data (eg a photograph) and process information (eg image processing data). The combination is encrypted and stored together with the non-encrypted form of the identification data and the process information data. At a late date the Unprocessed physical data may be reprocessed according to the process information and then combined with the identification data and process information, and subsequently encrypted and compared to the prior encrypted value for verification of the physical data. In an embodiment the physical data is biometric data such as a passport phonograph (5) or a finger print/retina scan. Authentication information may be stored on a card caring a 2-D barcode (9) or a RFID or a chip. The invention detects the alteration of the identification data and/or the physical data (eg photograph).
Patent GB-2383636-A (GB)
Title: Method for imaging discontinues in seismic data using dip-steering
Inventor: CHENG YAO-CHOU
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: Structural and statigraphic discontinuities are identified in a 3-D volume of seismic data samples in the presence of reflection dip, by first selecting a primary and at least one secondary direction in the volume of seismic data samples. Next, skeleton patches are identified in the volume of seismic data samples, where the skeleton patches comprise groups of connected seismic samples representing seismic horizons in the volume of seismic data samples. Apparent dip is calculated in the primary and secondary directions at each data sample within the identified skeleton patches, creating a primary and secondary direction dip volumes, repsectively, at corresponding data sample locations. A filter is applied to the primary and secondary direction dip volumes to fill in values at the data sample locations not within the identified skeleton patches. Finally, a discontinuity volume is determined from calculated one-dimensional, two-trace discontinuity values in the primary and secondary directions at data sample locations. The calculated apparent dips at corresponding data sample locations in the primary and secondary direction dip volumes determines which portions of the data samples to use in the corresponding discontinuity value calculations.
Patent GB-2380394-A (GB)
Title: Process for manufacturing shirts with inset sleeves
Inventor: ALBERTS JOSEPH RICHARD
IPC: D05B33/00
Filed: 2001-06-07
Abstract: The present invention provides a continuous process for the manufacture of a garment. A web of fabric including opposing web side edges is provided. The intermittently cutting the web of fabric is intermittently cut, thereby forming edges defining neck openings in the web fabric. The web of fabric is cut thereby defining discrete garment-sized pieces. Each of the discrete garment-sized piece of the web of fabric includes at least one neck opening, a front panel having a pair of opposing garment side edges, a back panel having a pair of opposing garment side edges, two opposing garment end portions, and a pair of opposing piece side edges. The opposing piece side edges of the discrete garment-sized piece are proximate a pair of opposing garment bottom edges of the garment. The discrete garment-sized piece of the web of fabric is folded, whereby one of the garment bottom edges of the pair of opposing garment bottom edges is brought into contact with the other garment bottom edge. At least a portion of the pair of opposing garment side edges of the front panel is fastened to at least a portion of the pair of opposing garment side edges of the back panel to form a pair of garment side seams.
Patent GB-2387703-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine
Inventor: DUNAEVSKY VLADIMIR
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: A reel type gaming machine comprises a supplementary bonus game having spinning wheel selection means. The selection means comprise three hierachical concentric wheels bearing indicia representing awards. During the bonus game a first selection is made from a first wheel 46 which may be an award or a promotion to a second wheel 50 bearing prizes of greater value. Similarly promotion to a third wheel 52 may occur whereupon a jackpot may be won. The wheels may be mechanical or displayed on a video screen and may be arranged adjacent to one another.
Patent GB-2388206-A (GB)
Title: Traction control system with protection means for a torque converter of an automatic transmission
Inventor: SAUTER THOMAS
IPC: B60K28/16
Filed: 2003-03-25
Abstract: A traction control system 4 includes means for protecting a torque converter of an automatic transmission from overheating during a traction control process. The system includes a device 5 for determining an energy loss in the torque converter, or a value proportional to it, such that torque from an engine can be reduced if the energy loss, or proportional value, exceeds a predetermined threshold. The traction control system 4 may also switch from a "select high" state, which provides maximum traction, to a "select low" state, which provides maximum vehicle stability, when the threshold value is exceeded. The calculation of energy loss in the torque converter may include integrating a torque loss over time, and may take account of heat dissipation.
Patent GB-2387874-A (GB)
Title: Anchor apparatus
Inventor: CRAWFORD HARRY
IPC: A47L3/00
Filed: 2003-03-24
Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for providing a removable anchor point to which a worker may attach a harness to provide protection against falling from a height. In one disclosed embodiment, the apparatus includes a socket portion which is located and secured within a surface, and an elongate member which is inserted and locked within the socket in a predetermined manner. The elongate member including an eylet to allow a worker to couple a harness thereto using a suitable linking component. Other embodiments of the invention are disclosed.
Patent GB-2389489-A (GB)
Title: Providing different levels of service in a communication network
Inventor: HADDAD WASSIM
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: A method of ensuring the quality of service of a network connection comprises providing a wireless network in which computing devices are arranged to be connected to access points, offering either a high or a low service level, so that computing devices connected to the network at the first type of access point receive a higher level of service from the network than those connected at the second. The higher level of service may be ensured by preferentially polling, providing a higher bit rate, lower latency, or the like. The different service levels can provide for a pricing policy according to the level of service provided.
Patent GB-2400828-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable bulkhead/tunnel airbag
Inventor: CRONIN RONAN
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 2003-04-26
Abstract: An inflatable bulkhead/tunnel airbag 1 is an energy-absorbing device, which deploys by means of an inflator device 2 into the space between the bulkhead/tunnel 3/4 and the engine/transmission 5/6 of an automobile during a vehicle collision. The pressure generated in the airbag 1 can be controlled to absorb the energy of the structure and engine 5 so that the deceleration pulse of the vehicle is more gradual and efficient and the intrusion of the structure into the cockpit is reduced. This in turn reduces occupant injuries.
Patent GB-2401240-A (GB)
Title: Audio recording device for use with optical instruments
Inventor: BLAIR CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS
IPC: G02B23/18
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: The invention relates to an audio recording system designed for use in conjunction with an optical instrument - typically a pair of binoculars. By attaching the device to the binoculars and arranging the user controls and indicators so that the device may be operated whilst looking through the binoculars, naturalists and others are able to dictate their observations whilst watching their subject. By including a directional microphone, automatically aligned in the direction that the binoculars are pointing, the user can also record the sounds made by the subject being watched - again without taking their eyes off the subject. An associated software package uploads the recordings to a computer and facilitates the transcription and archiving of the recordings. Said software can also download audio recordings to the device allowing the user to play these for comparison with the sound made by the subject being watched.
Patent GB-2404241-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger especially for solar water heating
Inventor: HILDER ROBIN MATTHEW
IPC: F24S10/50
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A heat exchanger panel for solar water heating systems suitable for use with potable water that can be exposed to temperatures below 0{C without damage due to the expansion of the water as it freezes to form ice. The heat exchanger consists of a pair of parallel sheets (3a,3b) made of thermally conductive material suitably formed and joined to give a water flow gap. The gap may be in the form of channels (6c). The sheets deform their shape to accommodate the additional volume of the ice without being subjected to stresses beyond the yield strength of the material used. The sheets are preferably of stainless steel, but may also be of plastics, rubber, glass or ceramics. The sheets are relatively thin in the range 0.5mm to 10mm. The manifolds (1,4 Fig 1) may be of neoprene rubber.
Patent GB-2405381-A (GB)
Title: Five-link vehicle suspension system
Inventor: SUTTON GUY ROYSTON TYRRELL
IPC: B60G3/20
Filed: 2003-09-01
Abstract: A multi-link suspension arrangement suitable for a rear wheel of a vehicle comprises three transverse links 1 to 3 and two longitudinal links 4, 5. Both longitudinal links 4, 5 extend forwardly of the wheel carrier thereby reducing undesirable hub rotation whilst minimising packaging space and maximising rear seat and boot space.
Patent GB-2402112-A (GB)
Title: Freight restraints
Inventor: KRUEGER JOHN GRANT
IPC: B62D33/02
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: A system for providing lateral support to an open sided vehicle 10 comprises a plurality of restraint gates 40. Each restraint gate comprises a vertical post 30 supporting a rigid frame 41. The posts are supported, at their upper end, by rollers which are located in a rail 27 and allow the gates to be slid longitudinally of the vehicle. The base of the posts may be fixed to the floor, via spring loaded latch mechanisms, thus providing further support to the roof in addition to lateral support to a vehicle load. The gates may be moved to provide space to facilitate loading and may by pivoted so that they overly one another in a compact manner (see figure 4).
Patent GB-2412140-A (GB)
Title: A scaffold guard assembly including a screen and hook members
Inventor: STOPKA STANLEY JAN
Filed: 2004-03-20
Abstract: A guard comprises a screen 20, at least one hook 18, and a fastener 30, to moveably mount the hook to the screen. Preferably the screen is mesh having vertical and horizontal components 12, 14, the fastener engaging a body 22, of the hook and a vertical mesh component to allow relative vertical and pivotal movement of the hook with respect to the mesh. The hook may have a toe board retainer 26, at an in use lower end. The fastener may be in the form of a sheet metal component which is crimped into position by a tool.
Patent GB-2399199-A (GB)
Title: Data packet classification system
Inventor: BEN NUN MICHAEL
IPC: H04L45/74
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: A system for classifying a plurality of N-bit input tuples, includes a hash address, a memory and a comparison unit. The hash address generator generate a plurality of M-bit hash addresses from said plurality of N-bit input tuples, wherein M is significantly smaller than N. The memory has a plurality of memory entries and is addressable by said plurality of M-bit hash addresses, each such address corresponding to a plurality of memory entries, each of said plurality of memory entries capable of storing one of said plurality of N-bit tuples and an associated process flow information. The comparison unit determines if an incoming N-bit tuple can be matched with a stored N-bit tuple. The associated process flow information is output if a match is found and wherein a new entry is created in the memory for the incoming N-bit tuple if a match is not found.
Patent GB-2402878-A (GB)
Title: Scar management composition
Inventor: HARDY CRAIG JULIAN
IPC: A61L26/00
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: A substantially water-free scar management composition in the form of a liquid gel. The composition comprises at least one silicone elastomer and/or gum.
Patent GB-2402772-A (GB)
Title: Server connector with integral network management processor
Inventor: LARSON THANE M
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A rigid connector 310, 320 connects rack mountable or blade server computers 331-348 to make a network. The computers may be connected to the connector either directly or using short cables. A network management processor 324, 314 is integrated into the connector. The connector may have a high availability connection and may connect power to the computers. The management function may be to report a location code of the apparatus, monitor the power supply, detect the failure of a device or identify a device. A network switch 312, 322 may also be integrated into the connector.
Patent GB-2403247-A (GB)
Title: Subsea process assembly
Inventor: HOPPER HANS PAUL
IPC: B01D17/06
Filed: 2003-03-24
Abstract: A subsea process assembly for separating a multiphase flow, the assembly comprising: an inlet for a multiphase medium; a pressure reducing means for reducing the pressure of the multiphase flow from the inlet and creating a source of energy; a multiphase separator for separating the multiphase input into individual phases; and a pumping system for, in use, pumping at least one of the desired individual phases to a delivery point by utilising at least some of the energy from the source of energy.
Patent GB-2418563-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring for malicious attacks in a communications network
Inventor: LEHANE ANDREW
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: Processing resources in interface cards, for example interface converter modules (204, fig.2), are used to detect suspicious network activity, for example predefined packet signatures or traffic flows indicative of a malicious attack 304, 306, 308, 310 such as a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. Each processing resource is then able to implement a trace-back 326 to a point in the network as close as possible to the sources (110, 112, 114, 116, fig.1) of an attack and implement a measure to mitigate the effects of the attack. The present invention permits detection of attacks as close as possible to the target (108, fig. 1), where accurate detection is more likely, and the imposition of measures as close to the sources of the attack as possible, minimising the effects on network traffic.
Patent GB-2406581-A (GB)
Title: Wire arc spraying of metallic substrates
Inventor: HEUBERGER AXEL
IPC: C23C4/12
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: A process for coating a metallic substrate by wire arc spraying. Aluminium oxide and/or aluminium nitride and/or titanium oxide and/or titanium nitride and/or silicon oxide and/or silicon nitride or a mixture thereof are deposited on the substrate to form said coating.
Patent GB-2406964-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell device
Inventor: ARENDS GESINE
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A fuel cell device with a fuel cell is proposed, comprising a reformer 2 for fuel reformation for the fuel cell, a process water conduit for a supply of process water separated from the other educt or educts and comprising a burner for providing process heat for the reformer, in which utilisation of the waste heat of the burner is improved. This is achieved according to the invention in that at least one short-circuit line (K) is provided for a loop circuit of the process water (P).
Patent GB-2408988-A (GB)
Title: Control lines without wet connection
Inventor: OBERKIRCHER JAMES P
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: A well completion system 10 comprises at least one line 46 extending into first and second intersecting wellbores 18, 22. Each line is positioned without making a connection downhole. The lines may be connected to sensors 58 or valves 44 as part of a flow control apparatus for a multi-lateral well system.
Patent GB-2405321-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cooking toast
Inventor: DE LONGHI GIUSEPPE
IPC: A47J37/08
Filed: 2003-02-17
Abstract: The apparatus for cooking toast (1) has a body with an outer casing (2) made from metal material inside of which there is a plurality of radiating elements (3) managed by a control device and arranged near to the cooking chamber (10) the access to which is defined by one or more load openings (7) in the outer casing (2) made from metal material. The apparatus comprising means (5) for cooling the surfaces of the outer casing (2).
Patent GB-2415255-A (GB)
Title: A laser level
Inventor: LIU CARL Y
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A laser level comprising a main body 30, comprising a housing 1 with at least one laser generator 2 in the housing, a power source and a switch 5 electrically connected to the power source, and a pedestal. One of the main body or the pedestal may have one of a concave or convex contact area and the other of the main body or the pedestal a mating concave or convex contact area to removably attach the main body to the pedestal. The concave or convex mating areas may be spherical in shape and the pedestal and main body may be removably attachable using magnets 15. There may also be a push button 11 connected to a retractable pin (13 Fig. 4). The laser level may comprise at least one levelling indicator 6, 7, 9. Independently claimed are that the main body and the pedestal are removably attached in a plurality of locations and that the main body can be removably swivelled and moved on the pedestal to alter the locational position of the laser beam 20 projected.
Patent GB-2425316-A (GB)
Title: Toilet seat handle
Inventor: CONNELL KATIE
IPC: A47K13/10
Filed: 2005-04-23
Abstract: A handle attached to the underside of a toilet seat by a block 1. The block 1 is attached to a rest 2 which rests against the exterior of the toilet bowl. The handle 4 is on a hinge 3 attached to the rest 2. The handle 4 rotates 90 degrees before locking.