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Patent GB-2402192-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable hanger hinge
Inventor: PACHOLKE GLEN DOUGLAS
IPC: E05D15/06
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: A hanger hinge (10) is used to suspend panels (17,18) of a folding door or window from an overhead track. The hanger hinge has a hanger bolt (12) with an externally threaded lower end (19) on which a nut (22) is threaded by a tool (27). The nut is located within a sleeve (28) which engages the bolt to prevent relative rotation between the sleeve and the bolt. At least one hinge leaf (13,14) is pivotally mounted on the hanger bolt (12) and supported on the sleeve (28). Each hinge leaf (13,14) is adapted to be fixed to a respective panel, and the position of the panel(s) is dependent on the extent to which the nut is threaded onto the hanger bolt (12). A key clip (36) is used to lock the nut (22) rotationally relative to the sleeve (28), so that the nut cannot rotate relative to the hanger bolt (12). The key clip (36) is automatically disengaged when the tool (27) is inserted in the nut (22), to permit the nut to turn relative to the bolt (12).
Patent GB-2422759-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable X-ray scan apparatus with cone beam offset
Inventor: BERGFJORD PER HARALD
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: An investigative X-ray apparatus comprises a source of X-rays emitting a cone beam centred on a beam axis, a collimator to limit the extent of the beam, and a two-dimensional detector, the apparatus being mounted on a support which is rotatable about a rotation axis, the collimator having a first state in which the collimated beam is directed towards the rotation axis and the second state in which the collimated beam is offset from the rotation axis, the two-dimensional detector being movable accordingly, the beam axis being offset from the rotation axis by a lesser amount than the collimated beam in the second state. The X-ray source is no longer directed towards the isocentre as would normally be the case; the X-ray source is not orthogonal to the collimators. This is advantageous in that the entire field of the X-ray tube can be utilised. As a result, a lesser field is required of the X-ray tube and the choice of tube designs and capacities can be widened so as to optimise the performance of the X-ray tube in other aspects.
Patent GB-2410655-A (GB)
Title: Varying transmitted data rate dependent on transmission bandwidth
Inventor: ROH YOUNG HOON
IPC: H04L12/801
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: Disclosed is a server system for performing communication over a wireless network that can avoid data transmission delay due to the variation of a wireless network state and can carry out a real-time transmission operation. A network renderer provided in a server device includes a separate ring buffer so that it can be functionally separated from an encoder. Alternatively, the network renderer includes a thread transmission module for discarding part of data according to the network state and carrying out a thread transmission operation. Therefore, the server system avoids transmission delay due to the variation of a wireless network environment or data loss/error due to encoding delay caused by data congestion in the encoder. Moreover, the server system can perform stable wireless communication, thereby enabling a client device to reproduce real-time data. An instantaneous transmitted data rate is varied to avoid data congestion when the transmission bandwidth is reduced.
Patent GB-2419701-A (GB)
Title: Virtual overlay infrastructure with dynamic control of mapping
Inventor: EDWARDS NIGEL JOHN
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A system has a virtual overlay infrastructure mapped onto physical resources for processing, storage and network communications, the virtual infrastructure having virtual entities for processing, storage and network communications. The system has a mapping manager to dynamically alter the mapping for balancing, performance, and redundancy. There can be more independence from the underlying physical configuration, compared to known methods of virtualising only some of the entities. The mapping manager can be distributed across a number of entities on different physical servers arranged to cooperate with each other.
Patent GB-2404458-A (GB)
Title: Specialization of active software agents in an automated manufacturing environment
Inventor: MATA GUSTAVO
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: An apparatus and method for implementing an automated processing environment employing specialized, autonomous, active software agents (265) are disclosed. The software agents (265) are specialized by the type of entity they represent and the function they perform in the process flow. The apparatus includes a process flow comprising a plurality of manufacturing domain entities (115, 130, 320, 420) and a plurality of such software agents (610) for scheduling a first subset of the manufacturing domain entities (115, 130, 320, 420) for consuming the process resources (420) provided by a second subset of the manufacturing domain entities (115, 130, 320, 420). The method includes instantiating such software agents (265) and then permitting them to operate as programmed.
Patent GB-2425828-A (GB)
Title: Underground collection network for greenhouse gases
Inventor: STEWART-JONES GUILLAUME
IPC: F17D1/02
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A means of collecting greenhouse gases comprises communicating greenhouse gases from fossil fuel domestic or industrial combustion devices to an underground collection network of pipes, which communicate the greenhouse gases to a greenhouse gas processing plant. An electronically controlled valve may be fitted to new or existing combustion devices and operates by siphoning off the gases via a chimney leading to the underground collection network. The underground network operates under a negative pressure to permit extraction of the gases. Combustion devices may include boilers, electricity generating plants and breweries etc. Processing of the greenhouse gases includes extracting carbon dioxide by molecular sieves or by condensation to a liquid under pressure. Upon liquefying of the carbon dioxide it can be transported via pipelines and stored in inflatable sub-oceanic storage devices or reinforced concrete storage facilities in seismically stable locations. Alternatively, the carbon dioxide may be chemically reacted with reagents and catalysts to form a solid product that can be stored.
Patent GB-2414877-A (GB)
Title: Series connected carrier suppression modulators with encoded modulating signals
Inventor: ATKINSON LEONARD A
IPC: H04K1/00
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: A carrier suppressed information signal modulation arrangement employs a plurality of serially coupled carrier suppression modulators. Each of the serially coupled modulators 205-1... 205-n has a carrier input, a modulating signal input and a modulated carrier output. A carrier is applied to the carrier input of the first modulator 205-1 and the suppressed modulated carrier output of each modulator is coupled to the carrier input of the succeeding modulator 205-2. An encoder 201 generates modulating signals to be applied to the modulating signal inputs of the serially coupled modulators in response to the information signal. The modulating signals applied to each of the serially coupled modulators modifies the modulated carrier output received at its carrier input to produce a suppressed modulated carrier at the output of the last of the serially coupled modulators that corresponds to the information signal. The information signal may be analog or digital. The information signal may be a QAM signal. The modulating signals may be periodic or pseudo-random. The modulator may perform binary phase shift keying, BPSK, or quadrature phase shift keying. The modulating signal applied to a first modulator may be the reciprocal of that applied to a second modulator.
Patent GB-2414703-A (GB)
Title: Staple gun with light source
Inventor: CRAMER CHRISTOPH
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: A staple gun 100 having a light source 103 is disclosed. The light source 103 may produce a light cone 105 that illuminates both the nose 104 of the staple gun 100 and a surface 101 to be stapled. A means 107, 108 for activating the light source 103, such as a manual switch and/or an automatic switch such as trigger switch or photo sensor, may also be provided. The light source 103 may be a coloured high-energy light emitting diode (LED), preferably a yellow light emitting diode, or another lamp such as a bulb.
Patent GB-2419037-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial feed structure for a dielectrically loaded helical antenna
Inventor: WITHER DAVID M
IPC: H01Q1/36
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: An antenna feed structure or a method of producing an antenna or an antenna kit of parts comprises a tubular outer shield conductor 16 within which is an elongate inner conductor 18 which is insulated 17 from the shield conductor 16 and in which a conductor 16A extends in a perpendicular manner from the end of the shield conductor 16. The antenna feed structure may be formed as a unit which can be slid into a passage 12B formed in a dielectric core 12 of the antenna. The dielectric core 12 may have quadrifilar helical plated layer conductive elements 10A-D and connection points 10AR-DR formed on its surface. Perpendicular conductive extension of the shield and inner conductors 16A, 18A of the feed structure may make contact with connection points on the core surface when the feed structure is slid within the said passage 12B ready for solder connections to be formed. The shield and/or the inner feed conductors 16, 18 may be formed from a single piece of material including the perpendicular conductive extensions 16A, 18A. The shield and inner conductive extensions may extend in opposite directions within a common plane. The shield may include deformable insulating sleeve means 19 at positions corresponding to either end regions of the core passage. The deformable means 19 may provide spacing between the shield conductor and the inner surface of the passage whilst also gripping the said surface.
Patent GB-2430975-A (GB)
Title: Energy control valve for air hybrid engine
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI HEI
IPC: B60K6/12
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: An energy control valve assembly 100 for an air hybrid engine in a road transport vehicle comprises a housing 110 having connections with a compressed air storage tank 36 and the engine, a moveable valve element 120 within the housing 110 urged towards an associated valve seat 130 by air pressure within the tank 36 for holding compressed air sealed inside the tank and for admitting higher pressure air from the engine to the tank, and a valve actuator 150 for lifting, when required, the moveable valve element 120 away from its valve seat 130 against the air pressure in the tank thereby opening the valve and releasing compressed air from the tank to the engine. In a modification, fig.2, valve element 220 is connected by an actuator 250 to a pneumatic piston 260 in a cylinder 270 controlled by air switching valve 280. A heat generator or recuperator 34 is also provided and the whole assembly 200 has an insulating jacket 38.
Patent GB-2418217-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible expansion cone
Inventor: WATSON BROCK WAYNE
IPC: B29C/
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: A collapsible expansion cone assembly comprising a plurality of lower expansion cone segments 46 interleaving among, and overlapping, upper expansion cone segments 44 and cam arms 38c of a lower cam assembly 38.
Patent GB-2433480-A (GB)
Title: Cabriolet roof control linked to vehicle speed
Inventor: BREEN SIMON
IPC: B60J7/14
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A cabriolet roof movement controller 22 receives a user command input and data representing at least one vehicle operating parameter. The controller 22 comprises a processor programmed to determine vehicle speed and roof movement responses appropriate to the command and the data. It provides outputs for vehicle speed limitation and/or for roof movement control, when appropriate as determined by the processor. Speed control signals may be sent to an engine management system 26 or to a braking system. Override means 22a may be provided so that kicking on an accelerator pedal 34 prevents the folded roof (10 see fig 2) from opening, whilst allowing the vehicle to exceed a first speed limit. The controller reduces the risks of roof damage and vehicle instability.
Patent GB-2422162-A (GB)
Title: Combined fill-up and circulation tool with air escape
Inventor: SHAHIN DAVID
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A combined fill-up and circulation tool 5 has a sealing element 35 which packs the inner bore of a casing 10 as it is suspended at the head of a well. The tool 5 has two positions, one of which seals the bore and the other allows fluid to pass, escaping the wellbore. The tool comprises a mandrel 25 with longitudinal grooves or ridges 65, sealing o-rings 75 on the mandrel 25 above the longitudinal grooves 65, and can include a centraliser 40. Hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders 60 have pistons 55 which move a skirt 35 and helmet 30 packer relative to the mandrel 25 from a first open (figure 2A) position to a second closed (figure 3A) position. When the tool is set to its second position the seals 75 seal against an inside surface of the skirt 35 and prevent fluid flow past the tool 5. In the open position the seal element 75 is away from the skirt and the longitudinal grooves 65 allow air to escape from the wellbore.
Patent GB-2427865-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric Material
Inventor: WILSON BRIAN
IPC: C08G61/12
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A method of making a polymeric material is described, the method comprising contacting, for example polycondensing, a compound of formula <EMI ID=1.1 HE=36 WI=133 LX=450 LY=948 TI=CF> <PC>with a compound of formula <EMI ID=1.2 HE=29 WI=91 LX=657 LY=1531 TI=CF> <PC>wherein each X is selected from a group comprising a chlorine and a fluorine atom, n represents 1, 2 or 3 and each Yü is selected from a group comprising an alkali metal and a hydrogen atom.
Patent GB-2426449-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: LARSON ALVIN
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A display device for flat display items 28 such as photographs, having a transparent sheet 12 with first and second faces. An opaque screening means such as a grid 18 on one of the faces of the transparent sheet 12 defines at least two distinct and independent viewing areas 20 through the transparent sheet 12. A pocket member 24 is disposed adjacent one of the faces of the transparent sheet 12. This pocket member has a receiving slot 26 associated with each viewing area 20 so that, upon insertion of a photograph or similar flat display item 28 through the receiving slot 26, the pocket member 24 positions and supports the display items or the photograph in alignment with the viewing area 20 associated with the slot 26.
Patent GB-2439781-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder plug with two pairs of inserts
Inventor: MCCARTHY BRUCE PATRICK
IPC: E05B15/16
Filed: 2006-07-04
Abstract: A plug for a cylinder assembly of a lock is of generally circular cylindrical shape and includes a keyway 2 extending along the longitudinal axis of the body 1 of the plug. The plug includes in the region of its front end first and second pairs of inserts 8A, 8B, 9A and 9B made of a material harder than the material of the body 1 of the plug. The inserts 8A, 8B, 9A and 9B of each pair extend on opposite sides of the keyway 2 adjacent thereto in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the plug, with the inserts of the first pair 8A, 8B axially spaced from the inserts of the second pair 9A, 9B. The plug further includes a plurality of axially spaced tumbler pin passageways 6 extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the plug from the periphery of the plug to the keyway 2 for slidably receiving tumbler pins.
Patent GB-2428273-A (GB)
Title: Lock device with bolt interoperable with keep device including latch with hook
Inventor: COOPER ROGER LOUIS
IPC: E05B57/00
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: Interoperable lock and keep devices for fitting on to each of two relatively moveable parts. The lock device 10 comprises a bolt 17 that can be extended into a keep 24 defined in the keep device 21, and a plate 12 defining a catch 30, which extends over the keep device 21 when the two moveable parts are juxtaposed. The keep device 21 comprises a latch incorporating a hook 28 resiliently biased in one direction. The latch is adapted such that when the moveable parts are juxtaposed, and the bolt 17 has extended into the keep 24, the bolt 17 urges the latch against the bias so that the hook 28 engages with the catch 30, to prevent the relative movement of the parts. The latch hook 28 may be linked to a second hook 28 by a paddle 27. Each hook 28 may be spring-biased. The bolt 17 may be key-operated and the lock device may incorporate a mortise lock.
Patent GB-2428475-A (GB)
Title: Navigation apparatus and method using electrostatic charged flexible film and chart
Inventor: JONES GARETH
IPC: G06G1/00
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: Navigation apparatus and method used to assist navigation of a vehicle such as an aircraft with reference to a chart. The navigation apparatus comprises flexible film member(s) in the form of a ruler and/or protractor where the flexible film member is provided with an electrostatic charge. When the flexible film member is placed on the chart the electrostatic charge causes the member to cling to the chart.
Patent GB-2441373-A (GB)
Title: A method of determining location in a mobile device
Inventor: PHILLIPS IAN LASSETER
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2006-09-04
Abstract: A method of determining location in a mobile device comprises receiving signals (S1, S2, S3, S4) at the mobile device (M1), sent from a plurality of base stations (BSI, BS2, BS3, BS4). Each received signal includes data relating to location and time of transmission of the signal from its respective base station. Location information for the mobile device M1 is derived from the plurality of signals (S1, S2, S3, S4).
Patent GB-2443660-A (GB)
Title: Two-port non-reciprocal circuit element and communication apparatus
Inventor: HINO SEIGO
IPC: H01P1/36
Filed: 2005-12-27
Abstract: An end of a first central electrode (L1) is electrically connected to an input port (P1), the other end thereof is electrically connected to an output part (P2). An end of a second central electrode (L2) is electrically connected to the output port (P2), the other end thereof is electrically connected to a ground port (P3). A resonance capacitor (C1) and a terminating resistor (R) are electrically connected in parallel to each other between the input port (P1) and the output port (P2). A resonance capacitor (C2) is electrically connected between the output port (P2) and the ground port (P3). An impedance matching capacitor (Cs1) is electrically connected between the input port (P1) and an input terminal (14), while an impedance matching capacitor (Cs2) is electrically connected between the output port (P2) and an output terminal (15). A coupling capacitor element (Cs3) is electrically connected between the input terminal (14) and the output terminal (15).
Patent GB-2429485-A (GB)
Title: One trip well apparatus with sand control
Inventor: RICHARD BENNETT M
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: An apparatus and method for drilling a well bore, placing a liner, cementing and perforating the liner, and injecting or producing fluid, sand-free, through the perforations. The liner has a plurality of outwardly extendable elements for perforation and sand control. The tool also can have a drilling apparatus, a cementing apparatus, a steering apparatus and a formation evaluation apparatus.
Patent GB-2431246-A (GB)
Title: Linear capacitance measurement and touchless switch
Inventor: LEE YING LAU
IPC: H03K17/955
Filed: 2005-08-16
Abstract: Capacitance measurement apparatus that enhances the sensitivity and accuracy of capacitive transducers, proximity sensors, and touchless switches. Each of two capacitors (C1, C2) under measurement has one end connected to ground and is kept at substantially the same voltage potential by operational amplifier (A1) or amplifiers (A0, A1) using negative feedback. The apparatus is driven by a periodic e.g. sinusoidal signal source (G1) or sources (G1, G2) and includes a difference amplifier (A2) operative to produce an electrical signal having a linear relationship with a specified arithmetic function of the capacitances of the two capacitors (C1, C2). A touchless switch is implemented using the capacitance measurement apparatus. The touchless switch includes two sensor electrodes (E1, E2) that correspond to the two capacitors (C1, C2) under measurement and in one embodiment has a front surface in the form of a container.
Patent GB-2446795-A (GB)
Title: Container with hinge of reduced resilience
Inventor: MCCOURT KEVIN
IPC: B65D43/16
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: The invention provides an integral container 10 comprising a base portion 12, a lid portion 14 and a hinge portion 50 provided between the base portion 12 and the lid portion 14. The hinge portion 50 substantially resists separation of the lid and base portions. The lid portion 14 and the base portion 12 are moveable about the hinge portion 50 such that the lid portion 14 is arranged to be releasably closed over the base portion 12, and wherein at least a part of the hinge portion 50 is provided with a resilience reducing means 62, 64. The resilience reducing means 62, 64 can comprise at least one groove for reducing the amount of material coupling the lid portion 14 to the base portion 12. The at least one groove can be arranged in a transverse orientation across an area of the hinge portion 50 that is subject to bending forces such that transmission of bending forces across the groove(s) is substantially restricted. Alternatively the resilience reducing means may comprise one or more discontinuities in the hinge portion.
Patent GB-2449243-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle stand
Inventor: ARNOLD C B
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2007-05-12
Abstract: A bicycle stand which can be fastened to a solid vertical surface having a folding and extending arm which may be locked in position and a detachable clamp which may be attached to the bicycle before lifting it onto the stand. The bicycle can be held in any desired position allowing full access to all parts. Preferably the clamp has full 360 degree rotation. The clamp may be attached to any part of the bicycle frame or seat post. The stand may provide extreme stability by virtue of being mounted to a vertical surface and may be used for maintenance.
Patent GB-2438967-A (GB)
Title: Hopper unit
Inventor: CALLAGHAN GEORGE
IPC: D06F95/00
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: A hopper unit 1 comprises a hopper structure 8 that is moveably attached to a mounting frame 5 to translate between closed and an open configurations and a gasket 17 providing a seal between the hopper structure 8 and the mounting frame 5 when the hopper unit 1 is in this closed configuration. An improved fire, smoke and odour resistance rating of the device is achieved by biasing the hopper unit 1 towards the closed configuration, e.g. by means of a counter weight (15 fig 3) and by the gasket. The gasket 17 also assists in dampening any noise produced when the hopper unit 1 closes. The gasket 17 may be rubber and may be housed in a recess 16. The hopper structure 8 may be mounted to the frame 5 with anti-tamper bolts (9b fig 1). The hopper unit may be fixed to an access aperture of a refuse or laundry chute.