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Patent GB-2396068-A (GB)
Title: An auto-tuning receiver judges whether a channel contains a digital signal and stores/displays judgement even if program information cannot be extracted
Inventor: HODA ISAO
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: This application discloses a receiver (for television signals for example) which performs an auto-tuning operation by scanning through all physical channel frequencies and judging, for each one, whether a digital signal (e.g. ATSC) is included. This first judgment may be made by detecting segment synchronization or/and the control voltage of an AGC. For those physical channels which have been identified as containing digital channels a second judgement is then performed to determine whether the broadcast is of sufficient quality to determine program information (such as virtual channel table (VCT) information). This second judgement step may involve measuring the bit error rate (BER) output from the FEC error correction unit. If the result of the second judgement is favourable then the program information is extracted and stored in memory or/and displayed to a user. If the result of the second judgement is not favourable then the result of the first judgment is stored/displayed. If program information cannot be extracted from a channel during the initial tuning operation a user may still attempt to access the channel at a later time, when another attempt is made to extract the program information. The invention is therefore particularly useful when the receiving environment is not stable.
Patent GB-2405270-A (GB)
Title: Control circuit for capacitive load
Inventor: FRYER CHRISTOPHER JAMES NEWTON
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A control circuit for a capacitive load, e.g. an electroluminescent display, in which a flyback converter (see fig. 2) and an H-bridge (see fig. 1) are used to provide a high voltage alternating current to a capacitive load from a low voltage DC source VDD. Each time the polarity of the capacitive load is reversed, the capacitive load discharges. This high voltage discharge is stored on a low voltage capacitor C2 and subsequently used as an auxiliary power supply to power the switching elements of the control circuit.
Patent GB-2395634-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to aircraft avionics maintenance diagnostics data download transmission system
Inventor: IGLOI TAMAS M
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-10-13
Abstract: The present invention resides in a system, method and an article of manufacture for transmitting maintenance and diagnostic data from an aircraft. The system comprises an aircraft, a cellular infrastructures and a data reception unit. The aircraft has an avionics system and a communications unit. The avionics system comprises a plurality of line replaceable units, and the communications unit is connected to each line replaceable unit. The cellular infrastructure is in communication with said communications unit after the aircraft has landed. The communication is initiated automatically upon the landing of the aircraft. The data reception unit is connected to the cellular infrastructure.
Patent GB-2392071-A (GB)
Title: System to detect unauthorised signal processing of audio signals
Inventor: KUDUMAKIS PANOS
IPC: G11B20/00
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: A system for detecting a first type of signal processing having been applied to audio signals comprises encoding means for imposing upon said audio signals, in a predetermined relationship, first coding signals robust against said first type of signal processing, and second coding signals vulnerable to contamination by noise when subjected to said first type of signal processing, and detection means being conditioned to reject signals contaminated by said noise, and means to compare the relationship between first and second coding signals as received in order to detect variation in said predetermined relationship, thereby to discern whether unauthorized signal processing of the first type has been applied to audio signals received by way of said communications channel. The second coding signals are robust against other types of signal processing.
Patent GB-2395344-A (GB)
Title: Envelope for displaying notice
Inventor: LENNARD PATRICK NICHOLAS
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: Advertisements and notices are sometimes placed outside where they are subject to the weather. They may deteriorate even if kept in a plastic bag or envelope. Herein, a holder (1) for an insert (2) bearing an advert, notice or other information comprises an envelope for receiving the insert, the envelope comprising two facing panels (3) and (4) made of plastics material and sealed around the whole of the periphery thereof, one of said panels having an aperture (10), preferably a slit therein. The aperture permits insertion of the insert into the envelope. The aperture is well spaced from the periphery of the envelope so that water does not seep in at the corners and the aperture can be closed after such insertion by a layer of waterproof material fixed over the aperture by adhesive. The holder may be mounted in a position of use by one or more loops affixed to the back.
Patent GB-2408008-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal separation of microfossils
Inventor: CHITOLIE JONAH
IPC: G01N1/28
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A method of extraction of organic walled microfossils from a sample comprises suspending the cleaned sample in a liquid of density between 1.8 - 2.5 to form a suspension of the sample, and centrifuging the liquid suspension to separate the microfossils from the centrifuged liquid. In a related method, the precursory steps of cleaning, dispersing, deflocculating, separating, descaling, degreasing, and further separation may be incorporated. The method may comprise multiple centrifuging steps, interspersed with other processing steps as shown by the process diagram in fig. 1.
Patent GB-2401169-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for a refrigerator
Inventor: JUNG JAE WOOK
IPC: F25C5/00
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: A dispenser (16) for a refrigerator includes a dispenser housing (20) mounted on a front surface of a refrigerator door (12), a supply pipe (26) mounted at an upper surface of the dispenser housing and supplying water therethrough, a drain pan (22) detachably disposed at a lower surface of the dispenser and collecting water dropped from the supply pipe, and locking units formed between the drain pan (22) and the dispenser housing (20) for locking the drain pan to the dispenser housing. Loss of the drain pan from the dispenser can be prevented and it is easy to separate the drain pan from the dispenser. The locking units are in the form of a groove (42) formed in the dispenser housing (20), and a locking hook (44) formed at a near surface of the drain pan (22).
Patent GB-2412443-A (GB)
Title: Relay card test circuit
Inventor: HANDSCOMB PHILIP
IPC: G01R31/327
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: The contact resistance of energised relay U1 is claculated by passing current through resistor Rc and series diodes D1,D3 and monitoring the voltage at points M1 and M2. Relay contacts that are stuck closed may be detected by reversing the voltage at points P,N whereupon diodes D1,D3 are reverse biased and current passes through resistors R1,R3. Resistors R1,R3 may have a higher value than resistor Rc. The relays may be in a matrix and may have dual poles or normally closed contacts, whereupon a switch may be used to select which poles are to be tested. Normally closed contacts may be tested by energising all relays except the relay under test.
Patent GB-2412840-A (GB)
Title: Extraction aid for a bin liner
Inventor: TRANMER MARTIN
IPC: B65F1/12
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A tool (10) for aiding the removal of a bin liner from a bin, comprising a hollow elongate body (12) having a handle end (14) with a breather aperture, said aperture being in communication with at least one vacuum relief aperture (24) adjacent to a tapered penetrating end (18) of the tool remote from the handle end (14) at which a handle (16) is present. Insertion of the tool between a full bin liner and a bin in which it resides enables the liner to be quickly and easily removed in a two handed operation. Use of the tool acts to both stop the bin being lifted due to liner/bin friction whilst also stopping a vacuum being formed between the liner and bin, which can effectively prevent liner removal.
Patent GB-2413569-A (GB)
Title: Shingled panel
Inventor: MERRIT RAYMOND ALFRED
IPC: E04D1/26
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: A construction panel <B>10</B> comprises a plurality of overlapping adjacent rows of tiles <B>11</B>, each row being laterally offset relative to each adjacent row and tiles <B>11</B> of each row being secured to tiles <B>11</B> of each adjacent row to form an integral structure. The tiles <B>11</B> are preferably timber and are preferably secured together by pairs of staples <B>12</B>, <B>13</B>, each tile <B>11</B> being secured by a corresponding one <B>12</B>, <B>13</B> of a pair of staples to one of a pair of tiles <B>11</B> located in one of the adjacent rows. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing such panels <B>10</B> by arranging a first row of tiles <B>11</B>, advancing the first row of tiles <B>11</B> and arranging a second row of tiles <B>11</B> overlapping and laterally displaced with respect to the first row and securing the tiles <B>11</B> of the second row to those of the first row using a securing means. Also disclosed is an apparatus for carrying out the method comprising securing means, a feed table, a hopper for holding tiles, means for advancing tiles from the hopper towards the securing means and means for laterally displacing subsequently advanced tiles relative to previously advanced tiles.
Patent GB-2402073-A (GB)
Title: An emergency oxygen supply with altitude dependent oxygen source
Inventor: MECKES RUEDIGER
IPC: A62B7/14
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: An emergency oxygen supply system for an aircraft such that oxygen may be made available additionally to the breathing gas supply which is brought along. The emergency oxygen supply system according to the invention comprises the following features: a gas distribution system (2) for supplying breathing masks (7,8) with oxygen, a first oxygen source (10) in the form of a pressurised gas source, a second oxygen source (15) in the form of a molecular sieve bed arrangement (16), a change-over means (9, 11) for selectively connecting the gas distribution system (2) to the first oxygen source (10) or to the second oxygen source (15), a measurement probe (19) for delivering a status signal corresponding to a predefined flight altitude and with a control unit (17) which is designed to deliver a change-over signal from the first oxygen source (10) to the second oxygen source (15) to the change-over means (9, 11) given the presence of the status signal. The present invention provides an emergency oxygen supply system of the above-mentioned type in a manner such that one may provide available oxygen additionally to the breathing gas supply which is brought along. A method for operating an emergency oxygen supply system is also to be specified. The molecular sieve bed (16) produces breathing gas by the concentration of oxygen from turbine air. In particular when the aircraft is travelling with an altitude at or below 20,000 feet.
Patent GB-2404540-A (GB)
Title: Router for I2C bus which prevents unauthorised data access
Inventor: LARSON THANE M
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: The invention concerns an inter integrated circuit port 253a of an inter-IC router 250. The port comprises an electrical connector 259a for communicatively coupling to an I2C bus 241 and a controller coupled to the electrical connector. The controller controls data communication flow through the electrical connector, and prevents unauthorised access to data. This may be achieved through address masking. The controller is able to prevent spoofing. In one embodiment the router may have a plurality of inter-IC ports 253a-253n connected to a high speed internal bus 281 and the internal bus is in turn interfaced with a high speed external bus 240. The router facilitates a parallel I2C bus arrangement.
Patent GB-2415392-A (GB)
Title: Audio communication between networked games terminals
Inventor: DUDDLE GREGORY
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: In a network of games control terminals which have the capability of sending or receiving audio communication data between the players at the terminals, controlling logic is provided which determines whether an audio-communication task may be performed at any one terminal dependent upon the game status at that terminal. The consequence is that the number of players who can talk simultaneously is reduced, so that in practice there is less confusion over the network. For example, a player with the highest score in a competitive game across the network may be allowed to talk at other players who can only listen, Fig 5 (not shown); in alternatives, it may be the player who has collected a virtual object, reached a certain level, or performed certain actions who has temporary facility to talk, Figs 6 to 8 (not shown). Where individual game characters controlled by different players can be positioned in a common virtual game environment, talk may be allowed within certain virtual distances, eg in Fig 9, where the players controlling characters 1200c,d,e form one conversation group and can talk to each other but not to players controlling more distant group 1200f,g,h; only the player controlling 1200f can talk with players controlling 1200g and 1200h; and the player controlling character 1200i is completely out of communication.
Patent GB-2415944-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus fro moving products using camera and flat gripper
Inventor: KHODABANDEHLOO KOOROSH
IPC: B25J13/08
Filed: 2004-07-03
Abstract: The apparatus includes a gripper hand 16 having a pair of co-operable, flat gripper plates, said plates comprising fixed plate 30 and a movable plate 31, and including actuator means 32 for moving the movable plate. Visual sensing means 26 is provided for detecting the position of a product to be moved by the gripper hand, and a robot 17 is arranged for moving the gripper hand in three orthogonal axes under the control of a computer 25 which is responsive to the visual sensing means to move the open gripper hand into position adjacent to the product with the plates located on opposite sides thereof, close the gripper hand to grip the product, and then move the gripper hand with the product held therein. Preferably, the product is meat being packed.
Patent GB-2401242-A (GB)
Title: Tone arm assembly with interchangeable tone arm tube
Inventor: WARDEN ROBERT A
IPC: G11B3/10
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A tone arm assembly (10) with an interchangeable tone arm tubes (14, 16) includes a fixed base (36). A support bracket (42) is connected to the fixed base (36) and rotatable thereon. A tone arm housing (44) is mounted in the support bracket (42) and rotatable therein. A separate straight tone arm tube (14) and an S-shaped tone arm tube (16) both have a connector at one end that is engageable with a connector on the tone arm base (36). The other ends of the tone arm tubes (14, 16) have another connector for removably attaching a cartridge (26) thereto. The straight tone arm tube (14) and the S-shaped tone arm tube (16) are interchangeably connected to the tone arm housing (44) via the respective connectors. Depending on the desired performance, on the same tone arm base (36), either the straight tone arm tube (14) can be used for improved anti-skip performance or the S-shaped tone arm tube (16) may be used for improved sound quality.
Patent GB-2417048-A (GB)
Title: Preventing vehicle use by an unauthorised or uninsured driver
Inventor: MOCK ALAN JOHN
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: The Vehicle Insurance and Authentication Device (VIAD) prevents vehicle usage by an uninsured and/or unauthorised driver. The device, eg in the form of a chip or memory stick that slots into a standard key fob socket, is supplied by the insurance company and used by the driver in conjunction with the vehicle ignition and engine management system to enable operation of the vehicle. In the system shown, when the key 3 with VIAD is turned, data (eg engine number, chassis number, registration number or an arbitrarily encrypted code) in the VIAD is validated against data sent from the on-board computer 5 and/or engine management system 6. The driver's fingerprint data, entered on the key fob or a screen on the on-board computer, is validated against that stored in the VIAD.
Patent GB-2406349-A (GB)
Title: Helically wound insert for expandable tubulars
Inventor: SETTERBERG JR JOHN R
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a connector arrangement for connecting a first tubular to a second tubular. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for connecting tubulars in such a way that the connection is prevented from becoming unmade in response to expansion of the tubulars in a wellbore. More particularly, the present invention provides a tubular connection using a helical or spiral thread insert to seal and maintain mechanical strength in a tubular connection after expansion.
Patent GB-2423453-A (GB)
Title: A maintenance free crab fishing pot
Inventor: GREEN RICKY
IPC: A01K69/08
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A maintenance free crab fishing pot formed from a moulded drum 1 with a trap shoot 2 inserted into the top and secured with cable ties or tie wraps. A bait band 3, made from a slice of car tyre inner tube cut at right angles, is stretched around the circumference of the trap shoot. Two bait release straps 4 are cow hitched around the bait band and fed out though the drum and held in place by plastic washers 5. A base 6 is secured to the drum by rubber strips cut from old vehicle tyres. The pot is weighted by iron secured the base inside the pot with rubber strips or cement set into the base. The pot is made from man made materials and is thus non degradable.
Patent GB-2436354-A (GB)
Title: An adaptor for making a sealed connection between a first pressurised container and a second container
Inventor: GUPTA RANAJIT KUMAR SEN
IPC: F17C5/02
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: An adaptor (2) for making a sealed connection between a first pressurised container (4) and a second container (6) so that fluid (8) under pressure is able to be transferred without loss from the first container (4) to the second container (6): the first container (4) comprising an outlet (10) having a cylindrical valve member (12) which is normally closed and which is depressed in a direction towards the first container (4) for permitting the fluid (8) to flow from the first container (4); the second container (6) comprising an inlet (14) having a cylindrical valve member (16) which is normally closed and which is depressed in a direction towards the second container (6) for permitting the fluid (8) to flow into the second container (6); and the adaptor comprising a first end (18) for making sealing contact with the outlet (10) of the first container (4), a second end (20) for making sealing contact with the inlet (14) of the second container (6), and a bore (22) extending between the first end (18) and the second end (20).
Patent GB-2440597-A (GB)
Title: Information Kiosk with a moveable display
Inventor: HADINGHAM ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: H04N5/64
Filed: 2006-07-29
Abstract: A free-standing electronic information device, or information kiosk, which allows the PC-panel display 1 to be moved to a preferred viewing position by manually repositioning the display in a single 'one-touch' action. By tilting and lifting as required, the display can be moved such that it is ergonomically accessible from a broad range of heights. Preferably the 'one-touch' display positioning mechanism allows the display to be tilted, adjusted in height, rotated horizontally, and extended towards or away from the user. Preferably damping and counter-balancing devices are incorporated that assist the movement of the display and provide resistance to unintentional movements.
Patent GB-2441387-A (GB)
Title: A Bracket for Attaching a Shelf to a Frame
Inventor: ROBINSON ANTHONY
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: A bracket (1) comprises two hook-shaped projections (3, 4) for insertion through two apertures (18) in an upright elongated member (17) of a frame (7) and at least one hook-shaped projection (5, 6) for insertion through an aperture (21) in a shelf (8).
Patent GB-2427001-A (GB)
Title: Electric-hydraulic power unit
Inventor: JOHANSEN JOHN A
IPC: F04B17/03
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electric-hydraulic power unit. In one illustrative embodiment, the power unit comprises a body having a movable pressure barrier positioned therein, the movable pressure barrier defining first and second chambers therein, a configurable flow path in fluid communication with the first and second chambers, and at least one valve for configuring the flow path in a first state wherein fluid may flow within the flow path only in a direction from the first chamber toward the second chamber, and a second state wherein fluid within the flow path may flow in both directions between the first and second chambers.
Patent GB-2432230-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining axle torque and tyre forces to control a vehicle system
Inventor: LU JIANBO
IPC: B60G17/0195
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle is disclosed for a vehicle 10 having a control system including a controller 26 that uses the method to control a vehicle system 44. The method determines an axle torque and longitudinal forces at each tyre in response to the axle torque. Lateral forces at each tyre are determined in response to the longitudinal forces. The vehicle system of the vehicle 10 is controlled in response to the longitudinal and lateral forces. The systems controlled may be a vehicle safety system, a vehicle suspension a dynamic control system, a roll stability, or a yaw stability.
Patent GB-2432488-A (GB)
Title: Communication game terminal including variable setting of transmitting and receiving frequency on which to play with other plural terminals
Inventor: NAKANISHI KENSUKE
IPC: A63F13/358
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: A game terminal 10 is connected to a plurality of other game terminals via communication lines. The game terminal 10 includes a communication-frequency setting section 150 that variably set a communication frequency of transmitting and receiving game data between the game terminal 10 and each of the other plural game terminals according to contents of a game in progress. A transmitting section 144, a receiving section 146, and a communication interface section 160 performs reception of the game data between the game terminal 10 and each of the other game terminals 10 at the communication frequency set by the communication-frequency setting section 150.
Patent GB-2433523-A (GB)
Title: Subsurface safety valve with latch assembly for controlling valve closure element
Inventor: MACDOUGALL THOMAS D
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A subsurface safety valve (SSV) comprises a tubular body adapted for placement within a wellbore and defining a fluid passageway. A valve closure member, such as a flapper valve 18, is carried by the tubular body and movable through a closure path between positions opening and closing the fluid passageway. An actuator, such as a biasing spring 24, urges the valve closure member to its closing position. A flow tube 22 is axially-movable within the tubular body between a first position preventing the actuator from urging the valve closure member to its closing position and a second position permitting the actuator to urge the valve closure member to its closing position. A latch assembly 254 is provided for preventing movement of the valve closure member from its opening position to its closing position until the flow tube has been urged clear of the closure path. The latch assembly preferably comprises a keeper on the valve closure member which is selectively engaged by a latch on the tubular body.