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Patent GB-2420237-A (GB)
Title: A leakage-tolerant wide-NOR dynamic logic circuit with a strong keeper
Inventor: YUAN XEUJUN
IPC: G11C7/06
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: The strong keeper 401 in a wide-NOR dynamic logic circuit is disabled briefly by a gating device 404 during the evaluation phase. The pull-down transistors 105 can thus pull down the dynamic node 104 without contention with the powerful keeper 401 which would otherwise overwhelm them. A strong keeper is required to maintain the precharged node potential because a large leakage current can flow in the large number of short-channel pull-down transistors 105. The circuit may be used in a memory array or in a wide domino-NOR gate. The keeper may comprise an inverter or a sense amplifier coupled to a feedback PMOS transistor.
Patent GB-2421592-A (GB)
Title: Method of fusion splicing optical fibers.
Inventor: HATTORI KAZUNARI
IPC: G02B6/255
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A method of determining a heating amount adequate for fusion splicing is provided. In the method, the melting state of the end portions of optical fibers can be monitored on a real time basis so that fewer tests need to be performed. A method of fusion splicing and a fusion splicer are also provided. In the method of determining the heating amount, end portions of optical fibers that are placed opposite one another with a predetermined gap therebetween are heat-melted; an image of portions to be heat-melted is observed with an image-capturing device; and a luminance, a light emitting width, or a change in the luminance or the light emitting width is measured. In the method of fusion splicing, optical fibers are heat-melted with the heating amount that is determined using test fibers in advance, or determined using the optical fibers to be fusion spliced.
Patent GB-2434053-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone directory
Inventor: CLIFF PETER RICHARD
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2006-01-05
Abstract: It is intended that a stored Central bank of information which is edited and submitted by individual subscribers be then accessible to any other person wishing to contact that subscriber. The inputted information can be altered or withdrawn at any time by the subscriber using a coded access to provide site security. The information on the central bank can be a person's name, address, person's dog, hobby etc. and access could be subscription based.
Patent GB-2435718-A (GB)
Title: Safety devices for electrical sockets and switches and the like
Inventor: BUFFERY DOMINIC
IPC: H01H9/22
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: Safety devices for electrical sockets, switches and the like are disclosed. A mask for deterring operation of a movable electrical member, such as a switch or control member, or removal of an electrical plug from its socket is provided. The mask comprises a resilient member having end portions arranged to be located on opposed sides of a switch, a housing therefore or for another control member, a plug or socket housing respectively and to mask the switch, plug or socket.
Patent GB-2435675-A (GB)
Title: Rotor assembly with sleeves aligning parts
Inventor: KETTLEWELL NATHAN LEE
IPC: F04C18/12
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: A multi stage pump rotor assembly comprises a drive shaft 20 anchored, e.g. integrally, shrink fit or keyway, to a drive component 100 which may be a roots rotor and slidably supporting a rotor 200, e.g. a claw rotor, for displacing fluid through the pump. A sleeve element 120, 220 is integrated with one of the rotor and drive component and has an interface surface 160, 260 for contacting the other component to maintain component spacing and shaft orthogonal alignment. Drive means, e.g. part circumferential sleeve projections 130, 230 engaging in recesses 235 in the other component, transmit torque to the rotor. Rotary alignment is facilitated by the drive projections and by separate locating projections (345 Fig 4b). The assembly may comprise a two and a five lobed roots drive components at respective ends and claw rotors between. Simplifies spacing of components during assembly.
Patent GB-2421612-A (GB)
Title: Providing a secure execution mode in a pre-boot environment
Inventor: BIGBEE BRYANT
IPC: G06F21/22
Filed: 2003-10-20
Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method to establish a secure pre-boot environment in a computer system, and perform at least one secure operation in the secure environment. In one embodiment, the secure operation may be storage of a secret in the secure pre-boot environment.
Patent GB-2439602-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof cover for an audio system
Inventor: CHEN KUAN-WEI
IPC: G11B33/02
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A waterproof cover for an audio system has a frame 30 and a shield 10 pivotally connected to the frame to seal an aperture 300 against water when in a closed position. The frame has two elongated recesses or grooves 32 in its side and a trough 33 in its bottom side. The shield has two rails 12 on its sides that are received by the elongated recesses 32. A water blocking flange 13 between the two rails is received by the trough 33 and a flange 14 on the top of the shield abuts the top edge of the frame. Therefore, all edges of the frame are sealed by the shield and water is prevented from seeping into the audio system.
Patent GB-2439147-A (GB)
Title: Pipe or hose connector
Inventor: ECCLESTON TONY
IPC: F16L31/00
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A pipe connector / method of assembly of such, involves an inner collar 500, inner relative to an external sleeve 307, being placed on the end of a first pipe 100 such as by an interference fit, and the first pipe 100 and collar subsequently being moved together into proximity of a second pipe end 300, to which the collar is then attached, such as by bolting 314. The connection assembly may be used in the kind of flexible industrial scale piping used to reclaim gas and oil from under the sea bed, by ships or boats.
Patent GB-2428291-A (GB)
Title: Radioactivity monitoring apparatus and method
Inventor: OLIVER MARTIN JOHN
IPC: G01T1/178
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: Apparatus 1 for detecting and/or measuring radioactivity comprises sensor means 5, 6, radiation detector means 4 and signal processing means 10, 11, the sensor means being adapted to provide a measure of one or more characteristics of a medium between the radiation detector and a source of radioactivity, such as pressure, temperature or humidity of air in air gap 14, the arrangement being such that, in use, the signal processing means is configured to compensate for varying degrees of interference from unwanted isotopes by taking into account information received from the sensor means.
Patent GB-2441177-A (GB)
Title: Coverslip dispensing device
Inventor: KERROD IAN
IPC: G01N1/31
Filed: 2006-08-25
Abstract: A portable battery operated coverslip dispensing device 50 includes an optical sensor 64. The optical sensor detects proximity, for example the proximity of a user's hand. The optical sensor is associated with a switch that operates the dispensing mechanism (8) in response to a signal from the optical sensor. When that signal has been received, the dispensing mechanism (8) moves the blade (10) through one cycle, the blade is moved from a start position to an extended position at which point a coverslip has been moved to the dispensed position 60 and back to the start position.
Patent GB-2441495-A (GB)
Title: Suction diversion channel in vacuum cleaner head
Inventor: BURNHAM GAVIN
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2006-09-09
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner head 12, has a brush or agitator 42 in a first suction channel 38 of the head 12, and has a second suction channel 62, which bypasses the action of the brush or agitator 42, and can be bought into operation by an appropriate switching arrangement 22. The secondary 62 channel, by having a narrower opening, may permit improved suction characteristics on an alternative surface, such as hard flooring.
Patent GB-2446019-A (GB)
Title: The enhancement of light penetration in tissues using chemical agents and ultrasound
Inventor: WANG RUIKANG K
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2007-01-27
Abstract: The optical properties of biological tissues and, more specifically, to enhancing the light delivery efficiency into tissues, so that the light penetration depth can be improved for optical techniques currently applied to biomedicine. The optical techniques concerned may include optical imagining techniques, therapeutic techniques (including photodynamic therapy), laser surgery, and other optical diagnostic techniques that are based on light scattering, absorption, polarisation and the flourescence properties of tissues. In addition, the invention may also apply to the optical imaging based diagnostic techniques where the goal is to enhance the local imaging contrast within tissue.
Patent GB-2437182-A (GB)
Title: A shock absorber base valve assembly
Inventor: DEFERME STEFAN
IPC: F16F9/34
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: A damper, or shock absorber having a base valve assembly 38 disposed between a working chamber 46 and a reservoir chamber 52, the base valve assembly comprising a valve body 120 defining a fluid passage 132, 134 and a valve disc 140 disposed adjacent the valve body. The valve body has a first land, a second land disposed radially inwardly from the first land and a support surface disposed between the first and second lands. The valve disc abuts the first and second lands and a clearance is formed between the valve disc and the support surface. Also independently claimed is a damper having a piston disposed within the working chamber, the piston forming a valve having a first land, a second land disposed radially inwardly from the first land and a support surface disposed between the first and second lands and a valve disc which abuts the first and second lands and a clearance is formed between the valve disc and the support surface.
Patent GB-2438044-A (GB)
Title: A golf green hole map with magnetic pin location identifier
Inventor: TIERNEY JOSEPH
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A sign is provided which comprises a sealed frame housing a detailed map of the green of a golf hole. A magnetic marker C is located on the map and within the frame to show the position of the pin upon the green. The marker is moved to the required position by means of an additional magnet externally of the frame. The frame is preferably substantially permanently sealed, preferably by means of glazing beads. The sign shows the layout of the green and location of any hazards E. Other information about the hole may be provided, e.g. on the reverse of the sign, and/or adverts can also be provided. The information is sealed within the frame to protect it from the elements and vandals. It is also designed such that should the information change, then the seal may be broken, and the information replaced and the frame re-sealed.
Patent GB-2449908-A (GB)
Title: Plug for repairing road surfaces
Inventor: PURTON DANIEL FREDERICK
IPC: E01C7/18
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: The plug 20, for repairing pot holes in asphalt road surfaces, is formed from an elastomeric material and comprises an anti-skid surface. The plug is preferably disk shaped or has a generally frusto-conical shape and the anti-skid surface may be harder than the material of the plug and/or may be a roughened surface of the plug. The plug preferably has at least one injection hole 22 to allow grout to be injected through the plug and at least one blow out hole 23 for allowing the passage of the grout. The plug preferably has a hollow underside 21 and an annular rim 25. Also claimed are methods of repairing a hole which involve making a precision cut hole and locating a plug within the hole.
Patent GB-2441844-A (GB)
Title: Barrier
Inventor: BRIDGE IAIN
IPC: A01K15/04
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: A barrier is disclosed for use as an animal barrier or as a concrete shutter. The barrier comprises a wire frame and a sheet cover extending over the frame on at least one side and attached or retained to the frame. The animal barrier <B>1</B> may consist of an angled or bent rectangular wire matrix framework <B>2</B> having a vertical section <B>2a</B> adjoining an angled section <B>2b</B>, that extends at about 45 degrees to the vertical and terminates in an adjoining short horizontal section <B>2c</B>. The wire framework <B>2</B> may be partially covered on the outside by the thin sheet cover <B>3</B> of plastics or the like. The matrix configuration of the wire framework <B>2</B> may be left open at the bottom <B>2d</B>, to create vertical wires or rods <B>R</B>, depending downwardly from the lowest horizontal wire <B>w1</B>. In this embodiment the wires or rods <B>R</B> remain uncovered by the plastics sheet cover <B>3</B> and are used to anchor the animal barrier <B>1</B> to the ground by pushing the rods <B>3</B> into the ground.
Patent GB-2452750-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container with latching means
Inventor: COPE ANDREW CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B65D6/16
Filed: 2007-09-13
Abstract: A collapsible container (10, fig 1) has a pair of opposed side walls (14, 16, fig 1) and a pair of opposed end walls (18, 20) and a base (12). The container (10) includes a latching mechanism (22; 232) for providing locking engagement between the side walls (14, 16) and end walls (18, 10) when the container (10) is assembled. In one embodiment, the latching mechanism (22; 232) comprises a retractable latching bar (32) on the end walls (18, 10), which, when extended, engages with complementary recesses on the side walls (14, 16). The latching bar (32) in biased in an engaged position, and an actuator (30) is operable against the biasing action, to retract the latching bar (32) to a disengaged position. In another embodiment, the latching mechanism (22; 232, fig 11) comprises a clip (234, fig 11) on the end walls (18, 10), which engage on complementary hooks (244, fig 11) on respective side walls (14, 16).
Patent GB-2457270-A (GB)
Title: Holder for an inverted bottle
Inventor: SMART VANESSA IRENE
IPC: A47F7/28
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: A free-standing holder comprises a solid rubber base with a central well and surrounded by flexible rubberised prongs which retains and stores a container in an inverted position with the contents at the dispensing end ready for use. The types of containers the holder will hold are home-ware detergents and toiletry bottles where the product is almost used up and so the standing of the bottle upside down for the contents to settle at one end is made easier, especially where unusual or un-flat lids are involved.
Patent GB-2445490-A (GB)
Title: Text disambiguation allowing dynamic expansion of key associations
Inventor: ELIZAROV MICHAEL G
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2006-08-28
Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a reduced QWERTY keyboard enabled with disambiguation software. The device provides output as a default output and a number of variants. The output is based largely upon the frequency. i.e., the likelihood that a user intended a particular output, but features of the device provide additional variants that are not based solely on frequency and are provided by logic structures resident on the device. The device enables editing during text entry and provides a learning function. The disambiguation function can be selectively disabled and an alternate keystroke interpretation system provided. The device can facilitate selection of variants by displaying a graphic of a special <NEXT> key that enables a user to progressively select variants without changing the position of the user's hands on the device. If a field is determined to be a special input field, a disambiguated result can be sought from a predetermined data source prior to seeking results from other data sources on the device.
Patent GB-2458931-A (GB)
Title: A mobile bin washer
Inventor: ANTWI-BOASIAKO KWAKU
IPC: B08B9/08
Filed: 2008-04-03
Abstract: A mobile bin washer comprises a washing and drying system mounted on a truck to wash and dry rubbish bins on the spot. The lorry will move from house to house, washing and drying refuse bins of registered households. The apparatus will include a washing and drying unit that will include a clean water tank, a soapy water tank, a waste water collection tank, a filter arrangement allowing dirty water to be reused and a mechanical brush arrangement. The apparatus will be controlled by an electronic control unit that will run the washing and drying processes.
Patent GB-2448967-A (GB)
Title: Detecting temperature using 1st and 2nd temperature sensors linked by a heat transfer element and providing sensor heating current during heating time period
Inventor: KGAA DRAEGER SAFETY AG CO
IPC: A61B5/01
Filed: 2008-04-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a detection device (18,19) for detecting a temperature of an object, in particular a living being. The detection device can be connected to at least one temperature sensor (5,7) and is arranged to send a current (1,I1,I2) for temperature detection to the temperature sensor (5,7) and to receive at least one temperature signal, which represents a temperature of the temperature sensor. The detection device (18,19) is arranged to generate, in dependence on the temperature signal of the temperature sensor, a temperature signal which represents the temperature of the object, and to output said temperature signal at the output side. The detection device is arranged to generate a heating current and to apply the heating current to the temperature sensor during a heating time segment, so that a total current, comprising the current (I1,I2) for the temperature detection and the heating current, is greater than the current for the temperature detection, and thus to heat the temperature sensor (5,7). Provision of the heating current enables a more rapid detection of the temperature of the living being. The temperature detection device may comprise a double temperature sensor which comprises a first temperature sensor 5 and a second temperature sensor 7 and a heat transfer element 9 with a predetermined heat transfer resistance disposed between them.
Patent GB-2456598-A (GB)
Title: Gas recovery system
Inventor: HASKAYNE PAUL
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 2008-06-11
Abstract: A gas recovery system for a liquid dispensing system comprising: means for drawing gas from an at least partially used container such as a keg 16, and a gas separator 28 downstream of the used container 16. A gas storage vessel 32, 34, 36 is provided downstream of the separator 28 to store the component gasses. A compressor 26 may be positioned upstream of the separator, and the separator may be of the hollow fibre membrane type, or of the pressure swing absorption type. A gas blending unit 38 may be positioned downstream of the storage tanks 32, 34, 36 to blend the gasses ready for reuse in the system. Nitrogen may also be recovered by passing air through the separator 28.
Patent GB-2462302-A (GB)
Title: Communications network bridge
Inventor: HARDISTY TIMOTHY
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: A bridge for linking a first communications network 1 to a second communications network 2, comprises a first bridge module 11 linked to the first communications network and a second bridge module 21 linked to the second communications network. The first bridge module is linked to the second bridge module by only an analog audio link 14 and a General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) call negotiation signalling link 15 such that generic digital data cannot effectively pass between the first communications network and the second communications network through the bridge. There is also provided a network terminal 13 for connection to a network connected to the bridge and communications system comprising the bridge and first communications network. May be used to prevent digital data transmission from a secure network 1 to an unsecured network 2 during a VoIP or RoIP (Voice or Radio over IP) session.
Patent GB-2449790-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for charging in multi-pdp enviroment
Inventor: CHOI WOO-HYUNG
IPC: H04W4/24
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: The present invention is related to a charging method and system in a multi-PDP context environment. The method, which is carried out in a GGSN connected to an SGSN and an AAA server via a network, includes (a) receiving a PDP context creating request message from the SGSN if there is a request for activating an additional PDP context from a subscriber's terminal created with at least one PDP context; (b) linking with the AAA server to authenticate a subscriber and generating a charging ID; (c) creating an account session ID of the additional PDP context if the authentication is successful, and creating a first account multi-session ID as the same value as the account session ID of a fist PDP context; and (d) transferring an account start request including the account session ID and the first multi-session ID to the AAA server, whereas the AAA server recognizes the receiving of the account start request of the additional PDP context as a charging in the same call accessing. With the present invention, charging data of a plurality of PDP contexts can be correlated to each other in the multi-PDP context environment.
Patent GB-2466626-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining the scope of services for a base station
Inventor: FERRIS SEAN M
IPC: H04W28/00
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: A method for dynamically determining the scope of services for a base station operating in local mode includes: receiving (206) an overlap status for at least one neighbouring infrastructure device; detecting (208) that the infrastructure device has switched from a wide mode of operation to a local mode of operation; and selecting (210) one of a plurality of local mode operating states, based on the received overlap status.
Patent GB-2466808-A (GB)
Title: Web dispenser with cutter and compressible jaws
Inventor: WIGHTMAN PAUL
IPC: B26D7/14
Filed: 2009-01-08
Abstract: A manually operated dispenser includes an elongate cutter blade 26 to sever lengths of material from a web (22 fig 1) wound on a roll (12 fig 1), two resiliently compressible jaw elements 32, 34 of hollow cross section which initially shield the cutter blade 26 and cooperate with movable upper jaw elements 50, 52 to grip the sheet material, further downward movement of the upper jaw elements 50, 52 compressing jaw elements 32, 34 so that the sheet material is stretched and pulled over the blade 26 to sever a length of sheet material. The cutter blade 26 may remain stationary during cutting. Jaw elements 32, 34 may be plastic extrusions of uniform cross section, each made up of four walls 38, 49, 42 and 44, of which one, 49, buckles to form a flexural spring. Jaws 32, 34 may further be mounted in channels on either side of the cutter blade 26. The material may be cling film, aluminium foil, baking paper or baking parchment used for catering or in food stores.
Patent GB-2472093-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy device with movement assistance at end positions of driving member
Inventor: CROWLEY MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2009-07-24
Abstract: A wave energy converter has a wave driven mechanical member 5, and means to assist movement of the member 5 when its speed is a minimum e.g. at the ends of its movement. This may be achieved with a hydraulic piston 6 and cylinder 8, which has an accumulator 7, 9 connected to each end port so that high pressure is maintained as the direction of movement reverses, thus aiding the movement. Alternatively a spring 74 may be connected between the member 5 and piston (70, figures 4-6), effectively providing lost motion so that the load on the member 5 is reduced or removed altogether at the ends of its stroke.
Patent GB-2459616-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for manufacturing carbon-fibre reinforced polymer structures
Inventor: WILLARD FRANK
IPC: B29C43/10
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: Method and apparatus for shaping a carbon fibre reinforced laminate, the method comprising: - locating a heated laminate (1) between a first bag (11) and a former (8); and - inflating the bag (11) to urge the laminate (1) onto the former (8).