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Patent GB-2439350-A (GB)
Title: Modular card reading apparatus for reading multiple cards
Inventor: WEI-JUNG LIN
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: A multiple card reading apparatus includes a first card reading module 20 and a second card reading module 21. The first card reading module includes a card receiving structure 23. The first card reading module 20 reads a first card 24 signal, based on a control signal, through the card receiving structure. The second card reading module 21 is combined with the first card reading module 20 through a combination device 251 for sharing the card receiving structure 23 to read a second card 26 signal and generate the control signal based on the content of the second card signal. The first card may be a credit card and the second card may be an identity card. The combination device may be a latch or lock device.
Patent GB-2428738-A (GB)
Title: Movable barrier operator with energy management control and corresponding method
Inventor: FITZGIBBON JAMES J
IPC: E05F15/10
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: There is disclosed herein a movable barrier operating system comprising: a movable barrier operator 5; a power supply 16 that is operably coupled to the movable barrier operator, and comprising: a transformer 71; and an active device 76 operably coupled in series with the transformer, wherein during a first mode of operation the active device remains substantially closed and during a second mode of operation the active device periodically switches open and closed. A corresponding method is also provided. Also disclosed is a movable barrier operating system comprising: a movable barrier operator 5; a power supply 16 that is operably coupled to the movable barrier operator, and comprising: a transformer 71; and an active device 76 operably coupled in series with the transformer, wherein during a first mode of operation the active device remains substantially closed and during a second mode of operation the active device remains substantially open.
Patent GB-2428501-A (GB)
Title: Signal drive de-emphasis for memory bus
Inventor: WALKER CLINTON
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: Apparatus and method to vary the strength with which a signal transmitted by a driver circuit of a transmitting device to a receiving circuit across a conductor such that a transmitted voltage level is driven onto a conductor with a reduced strength where adjacent binary bits values are of the same value so as to avoid building up capacitive a charge of either an undesirably high or undesirably low voltage level as a result of continuing to drive the same voltage level with the same strength, and such that a transmitted voltage level is driven onto a conductor with a greater strength where the voltage level now being transmitted differs from the previous voltage level so as to overcome the capacitive charge of the previous voltage level that may have built up, more quickly.
Patent GB-2430008-A (GB)
Title: Storage cabinet with latching mechanism
Inventor: BIDINGER BARRY
IPC: E05B65/44
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A storage cabinet having a latching mechanism that can be unlatched by the use of either an upper actuator (80) or a lower actuator (84) is provided. The upper actuator (80) may comprise a hand knob while the lower actuator (84) may comprise a foot pedal. Thus, if an operator has his arms full and wants to open the doors of the cabinet, he can simply do so by actuating the foot pedal. Alternately, the doors of the cabinet may be opened by actuating the hand knob. This design affords the operator much flexibility in accessing the storage cabinet. A storage cabinet with a latching mechanism that is protected from damage under abusive conditions is also provided.
Patent GB-2430167-A (GB)
Title: Improved die attach methods and apparatus for micro-fluid ejection device
Inventor: BERTELSEN CRAIG M
IPC: B41J2/05
Filed: 2007-01-22
Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection device structure, a multi-fluid cartridge containing the ejection device structure, and methods for making the ejection device structure and cartridge. The ejection device includes an ejection head substrate having a fluid supply side and a device side and containing two or more fluid flow paths therein for supplying fluid from the fluid supply side to the device side thereof. A multi-channel manifold is attached to the fluid supply side of the ejection head substrate for providing fluid from two or more fluid reservoirs to the fluid flow paths in the ejection head substrate. The multi-channel manifold has fluid flow channels therein in fluid flow communications with the fluid flow paths in the ejection head substrate and the manifold consists essentially of a patterned photoresist material.
Patent GB-2446230-A (GB)
Title: A bait dropper
Inventor: SEDMAN LLOYD
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2007-02-05
Abstract: A bait dropper comprises an openable container 12, a latch 38 and latch operating means 46-50 removably connected to the latch 38. The latch 38 is operated and the container 12 opened when the latch operating means 46 strikes the river bed. Different latch operating means 46-50 can be employed for operation in different conditions, for example latch operating means 46-50 of different weight and/or different length. The latch extends 38 downwardly from the top of the container 12 to below its bottom and it slides relative thereto. It has a hook 40 at its upper end for engagement with a hinged closure 18 for the container 12, and a screw thread at its lower end for connection of a latch operating means 46-50. In addition the bait dropper comprises a built-in swivel 56 at its intended upper-end for attachment to a fishing line.
Patent GB-2438501-A (GB)
Title: Supporting a solar panel on a roof
Inventor: BRAZIER SHAY DONALD
IPC: F24S90/00
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: A mount 101 is provided for supporting a solar energy collection device on the roof of a building. The mount 101 is wedge-shaped with a base 102 for contacting a roof surface and an inclined front face 103 for supporting the solar energy device. The apparatus is provided with an internal cavity 105 such that the total weight is adjustable by filling with a ballast material so as to apply an appropriate loading on the roof. Electrical connection to the solar energy device can be provided by electrical devices 110 which are housed in a passageway 108 in the mount 101. Photovoltaic solar panels are attached to the mount 101 using mounting plates (401, figure 4). In an alternative embodiment, wedge-shaped members (903, figure 10) may be selectively removed from an assembly so as to provide a desired weight distribution.
Patent GB-2451144-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for actively controlling fuel flow to a mixer assembly of a gas turbine engine combustor
Inventor: MYERS WILLIAM JOSEPH JR
IPC: F02C9/26
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: A system 200 for actively controlling fuel flow from a fuel pump 202 to a mixer assembly 100 of a gas turbine engine combustor (26 fig 1) has at least one sensor 218 for detecting dynamic pressure in the combustor, a fuel nozzle (68 fig 4) for delivering fuel to the combustor, a controller 204 and an arrangement of valves 184, 186, 188 for controlling fuel flow supplied to the nozzle. The valves are in flow communication with a fuel manifold 174, and the controller activates the valves in accordance with a signal received from the pressure sensor. The mixer assembly has a pilot mixer 102 and a main mixer 104. The pilot mixer includes an annular pilot housing 108 having a hollow interior, a primary fuel injector 110 mounted in the pilot housing and adapted for dispensing droplets of fuel to the hollow interior of the pilot housing, and a plurality of axial swirlers 112, 114 positioned upstream from the primary fuel injector 110. The use of active control identifies and counteracts the onset of a blow-out condition and improves pressure conditions within the combustor.
Patent GB-2443500-A (GB)
Title: Attaching a sole to a shoe vamp
Inventor: CHUANG-CHUAN CHEN
IPC: A43B13/28
Filed: 2007-08-28
Abstract: The attachment connects the vamp and the outsole of a shoe. The arrangement comprises a vamp 200, comprising a lateral vamp 210 and a bottom vamp 220; a connecting medium apparatus 230, comprising a first wall 231 enclosing the lateral vamp, a second wall 232 connected to the first wall and extending outward, a third wall 233 connected to the second wall and extending downward, and a forth wall 234 connected to said third wall and extending inward, wherein the second wall 232 comprises a plurality of holes 235; and an outsole 240 enclosing the connecting medium apparatus and the bottom vamp 220, wherein a material forming the outsole fills a gap between the forth wall 234 of the connecting medium apparatus and the bottom vamp and the holes in the second wall.
Patent GB-2454263-A (GB)
Title: Generating debug information from low level program code
Inventor: TOWNER DANIEL
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2007-11-05
Abstract: Low level software code is used to construct a representation of a software system. This is examined to identify predetermined patterns. The results of the examination are used to generate a debug database for the software system. The method may use liveness analysis generated from a reaching definitions analysis or exposed use analysis. The method may use rules for identifying loops, functions, parameters or other high level patterns. The representation of the system may use a control flow graph. The debug database may be in a form that is suitable for a debugger.
Patent GB-2440297-A (GB)
Title: Plug-in fibre-optic connector for use in a fluid medium
Inventor: PREL CHRISTOPHE
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: A plug-in fibre-optic connector (5) for use in a fluid medium, characterised in that the rear tubular portion (21) of the plug is slidingly urged into the body portion (7) first to compress the plug piston chamber (17) then to enable the optical fluid (19) to be discharged at the end of the centring portion (13) and the front portion (9) of the plug, whereby the front end of the optical fibre (5) is dried and cleared of fluid and foreign particles, whereas the centring portion (55) of the base is driven back by the pressure exerted by the plug in such a way that the end of the optical fibre (5) thereof extending outwards into the centring portion (13) of the plug, in alignment with the fibre (5) of the plug (3), is similarly dried by the compressive effect of the piston chamber (59) thereof.
Patent GB-2451306-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle cover
Inventor: CHAPMAN DAVID
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: A flexible cover 1 for attachment to a vehicle includes a front portion 1a which fits over the front end of a vehicle and two connected side portions 1b and 1c arranged to fit over the fenders/wings of the vehicle. The front portion 1a of the cover 1 fits over the bumper body work and radiator grill. Side portions 1b and 1c of the cover 1 are shaped to fit over and around the wheel arches of a vehicle. Side portions 1b, include generally horizontal inwardly extending flaps f1, f2, which in use locate over the upper parts of the fenders/wings and extend over the edge of the interior wall that partly defines the engine bay of the vehicle. The cover 1 can be fitted to the vehicle with the bonnet closed with the flaps f1, f2 extending over the bonnet and as the bonnet is lifted the flaps can automatically drop into place over the edge of the engine bay helping to secure the cover in place. Then, if the bonnet is closed it will simply rest on the flaps. Thus, the cover 1 can be fitted to the vehicle front whether or not the bonnet is open or closed.
Patent GB-2457494-A (GB)
Title: RF heating of a dielectric fluid
Inventor: PRZYBYLA JAN S
IPC: B01D17/04
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: An apparatus for applying electromagnetic energy to a dielectric fluid includes a chamber 20 to contain the dielectric fluid and at least three parallel or coaxial electrode plates 401-409 arranged within the chamber to apply substantially equal electromagnetic energy per unit volume of the dielectric fluid between neighboring ones of the at least three electrode plates. Electrical conductors 416, 426 are electrically connected to electrode plates to apply a radio frequency electric field between neighboring ones of the at least three electrode plates. The electrodes are connected in series or in parallel. The unit energy may be equalized by selecting an appropriate supply to the plates or by relative sizing of the plates.
Patent GB-2460071-A (GB)
Title: Printed Circuit Board Including a RFID device
Inventor: ROGERS NIGEL PATRICK
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A printed circuit board (14) includes an RFID device (12) embedded between layers (4) of the circuit board as an anti-counterfeiting or product tracking means. The circuit board may be formed by laying up multiple layers of pre-preg material (4, 8) and copper layers (2, 10) and subjecting to heat and pressure. The RFID device is preferably interposed between layers of fibre material that are bonded with resin. The RFID contains a memory that stores a unique identifier of the PCB and an antenna for receiving an interrogation signal and transmitting the PCB's identifier. The RFID tag may facilitate remote inspection of images of the PCB (14) as it is being made, for example by sending the images over the internet to a customer. The circuit board may be used in the aerospace industry.
Patent GB-2447177-A (GB)
Title: Air-fuel ratio judging method of internal combustion engine based on ion current
Inventor: ASANO MORITO
IPC: F02D35/02
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: An air-fuel ratio judging method of an internal combustion engine based on an ion current for detecting an ion current generated in the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine for each ignition, wherein a generation period during which an ion current generated exceeds a set judgment value is measured, a divisor for operating the variation rate of ion current generation period is operated based on a plurality of measured generation periods, the variation rate of ion current generation period is operated by assigning weights to the operated divisor in the direction of increasing it, and a decision is made that the air-fuel ratio is excessively high when the calculated variation rate is not lower than a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2462802-A (GB)
Title: Crankless internal combustion engine; desmodromic valve actuation for i.c. engines
Inventor: TERRY STEPHEN RICHARD
IPC: F01B9/06
Filed: 2008-07-15
Abstract: An Otto cycle, Atkinson cycle or supercharged internal combustion engine 10 comprises a piston 12 reciprocally mounted within a cylinder 14 and a connecting rod (piston rod) 16 on which is mounted two spaced-apart cam followers, eg rollers 20, 24. One of the rollers 20 engages a primary cam 22 which may have four elongate lobes while the other roller 24 engages a secondary cam 26 which may have four petal-shaped lobes, the primary and secondary cams means 24, 26 being affixed to, and rotatable with, a common output shaft 28. The primary cam 22 may convert linear piston movement into output shaft rotation while the secondary cam 26 converts output shaft rotation into linear piston movement, or vice versa. Each inlet and exhaust valve may be actuated by a linkage (eg 56, fig.4) comprising spaced cam followers (54) cooperating with primary and secondary cams (52, 53) such that the valve actuation is desmodromic. The positions of the cam followers 20, 24 on the connecting (piston) rod 16, or the length of the rod 16 itself, may be variable, eg using telescopic or screw-threaded elements, to enable the engine to run on different fuels.
Patent GB-2463327-A (GB)
Title: A system, method and a kit of parts for modular storage
Inventor: GOLD GEORGE
IPC: A47B87/02
Filed: 2008-09-16
Abstract: There is provided an expandable modular storage system comprising: a first module unit 101, and a second module unit 201. The first module unit comprises: opposing first and second members 102, 103 and opposing third and fourth members 104, 105. The second module unit comprises: opposing fifth and sixth members 202,203 and opposing seventh and eight members 204,205; and a leg member 206 arranged so as to be able to be coupled to the sixth member. The sixth member of the second module is arranged so as to be able to be disposed on the first member of the first module unit such that: at least a part of the sixth member of the second module unit overlaps at least a part of the first member of the first module unit; and the second module unit is able to be supported by the leg member and the first module unit. A method of assembling the same and a kit of parts is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2458194-A (GB)
Title: Insect trap
Inventor: SMITH COLIN
IPC: A01M1/02
Filed: 2008-10-27
Abstract: An insect trap 10 which mimics certain characteristics of a mammal comprises a housing having a base 22 and a cover 24. A heat source, preferably a chemical heat pad (12, fig 1), generates infrared heat and water vapour. The trap has an insect retention surface 18 and is characterized in that the cover is positioned over the base in a manner such that it defines an opening (50, fig 13) around the base / cover interface. The opening has a depth (d, fig 13) of less than 1.5cm and is sized and positioned such that at least one attractant signal (14', 16', fig 14) is directed out of the opening in a manner allowing effective operation for at least 8 hours. The opening may comprise a series of pores or channels sized to allow insects to enter the trap.
Patent GB-2465346-A (GB)
Title: Raisable flood barrier with sealing and guiding means
Inventor: BENNETT JACK
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2008-11-12
Abstract: A flood prevention barrier apparatus comprising one or more flood barriers comprising a trough section 20; a wall section 30 movable between a first position 32 in which the wall section is substantially contained within the trough section and a second position 34 in which the wall section extends substantially vertically from the trough section; at least one first sealing member 40 adapted to prevent or inhibit flood water from flowing beyond the wall section when the first sealing member is in contact with a portion 50 of the barrier; and guide means 60 adapted to laterally displace at least a portion of the wall section when the wall section is at or near the second position, thereby causing or increasing contact between the first sealing member and the portion of the barrier. The application also discloses a sealing member (Fig 3) for use with the flood barrier.
Patent GB-2455219-A (GB)
Title: Camera lens actuation apparatus
Inventor: TOPLISS RICHARD
IPC: G02B7/04
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: A camera lens actuation apparatus for driving motion of a camera lens 6 supported on a support structure 2 by a suspension system 10. The apparatus incorporates a subassembly comprising SMA wire 42 connected to at least one mounting member 32,33 which is mounted to the support structure. At least one pair of lengths of SMA wire are held in tension between the camera lens element and the support structure at respective acute angles to the optical axis applying a tensional force having a component along the optical axis. The lengths of SMA wire in the pair are held at angle as viewed along the optical axis. There may be plural pairs with a balanced arrangement in which the forces generated have no net component perpendicular to the optical axis and generate no net torque around any axis perpendicular to the optical axis. The SMA wire has a diameter of no more than 35 microns A control circuit controls heating of the SMA wire in response to a measure of its resistance.
Patent GB-2468677-A (GB)
Title: Resistor device
Inventor: LESKINEN JORMA
IPC: H01C3/08
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: A resistor device 1 or a method for providing resistor device 1 comprising Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) connector 2 for connection to MCB 20, bus bar connector 3 for connection to bus bar 22, body 4 comprising a metallic resistive material sheet e.g. titanium, titanium alloy or stainless steel wherein body 4 comprises at least one notch (5, fig 2) which defines a current flow line 6 between MCB connector 2 and bus bar connector 3 and wherein the total resistance between MCB connector 2 and bus bar connector 3 is approximately 20-40 mΩ. Body 4 may comprise a plurality of notches 5a, 5b, 5c, the placement of the notches can be varied (figs. 3a-3f) and the notches may have branches (5c1, 5c2, fig. 3b). The current flow line 6 may have a W-shape or U-shape (figs. 4a-4f). A load distribution system may comprise several MCBs (20, fig. 7) connected to a first bus bar (22, fig. 7) by parallel resistor devices (1, fig. 7). A mechanical support e.g. a distance element (40, fig. 9a) or a plate element (50, fig. 9b) may be used to prevent the resistor devices (1, fig. 7) being bent or coming into contact.
Patent GB-2484885-A (GB)
Title: Multi layered, absorbent, disposable patient transfer assembly
Inventor: NASIR MUHAMMED ASLAM
IPC: A61F5/48
Filed: 2009-08-20
Abstract: A disposable patient transfer sheet comprising an upper layer 10 adapted to minimise the damage to a patient's skin, a second liquid absorbent layer 11 and a lower layer 12 adapted to be substantially impermeable to the passage of fluids. The assembly includes arm restraint means which may restrain the elbow and be formed by straps with a ring or loop and fastening means. Also disclosed are flexible handles with means to secure them when not in use and a pressure relieving means which may be a foam, gel, water or air cushion. There may also be a passageway 16 in the assembly adapted to circulate temperature conditioned fluid and an air blower and vent means are also disclosed. The layers may be bonded using ultrasonic welding and there may be an insulating hood. Also disclosed is a disposable mat assembly with a tear resistant upper layer.
Patent GB-2463787-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method of displaying multiple points of interest on a personal navigation device
Inventor: WATKINS ANDREW
IPC: G01C21/00
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: A method of displaying points of interest (POI) 31 on the map display 20 of a personal navigation device (PND) includes searching for POI within an area 22 surrounding the location 15 of a touch input from the user and displaying them as icons / symbols 30 on the map. The icons are spread out around the touched position to separate them from each other and connected to their true locations with a lead-line 32. They may shift radially or tangentially to avoid overlap or prevent lead-lines from intersecting. Displacement distances may increase with increasing numbers of POI and the search radius may increase with the duration of the touch-input, subject to upper thresholds. Icons may fade away or 'pop' and disappear after a predetermined time period has elapsed.
Patent GB-2465079-A (GB)
Title: Interactive Rendering of Physical Entities
Inventor: BRUASET ARE MAGNUS
IPC: G06T17/05
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: A method for generating a model of a physical entity, in particular the earth, using one or more hierarchically organised multi-resolutional data trees. Each data tree comprises a plurality of nodes, each node having a grid with a fixed number of points to which data is associated. Each node can store an arbitrary number of data items, each capable of holding scalar field values for each point in the grid. A geometry and associated overlay can be created using one or more data trees, wherein at least one of the geometry and overlay may comprise a formula to be applied to data within one or more data trees. This enables manipulation of the data within the data trees during rendering and increases the adaptability of the model without an increase in the required memory space. The nodes of the data trees comprise time dependent georeferences to allow the data trees to be time rotated.