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Patent GB-2397135-A (GB)
Title: Novel photonic bandgap fibre and use thereof
Inventor: BROENG JES
IPC: C03B37/012
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide new designs of microstructured optical fibres that may be fabricated without use of voids, such as fibres being realized using silica and silica doping techniques. The invention relates to a mircrostructured optical fibre that guides light in a core region (52), where the fibre has a cladding region that comprises a background material (51) and a number of cladding features or elements (50) that are elongated in the longitudinal direction of the fibre and have a higher refractive index than the cladding background material. The core region has a lower effective refractive index than the cladding, and the fibre may guide light in the core by photonic bandgap effects. The present invention provides designs of photonic bandgap fibres that may operate without the use of voids in the cladding, thereby simplifiying fabrication of photonic bandgap fibres compared to prior art. The invention further provides photonic bandgap fibers with tuneable waveguiding properties, such as tuneable polarization. The invention further relates to a number of specific fibre designs that provide improvements with respect to dispersion characteristics, mode field diameters, propagation losses, polarizaton mode dispersion and other issues of relevance to optical communication systems.
Patent GB-2410982-A (GB)
Title: Turbomachinery electric generator arrangement with component cooling
Inventor: GOZDAWA RICHARD JULIUS
IPC: F01D25/16
Filed: 2004-02-14
Abstract: A turbomachinery electric generator arrangement includes a rotary compressor 1, a generator having a rotary armature 5 and a stator 9, a combustion chamber 2 to which compressed gas is directed from the compressor 1, a rotary turbine 3 to which combustion product is directed from the combustion chamber 2 and a bearing arrangement 7, 8 supporting in rotation the rotary compressor 1, armature 5 and turbine 3. In one embodiment, compressed gas for cooling components of the arrangement is directed from the compressor 1 and may be tapped off from a subsidiary gas output upstream of a primary gas output. In another embodiment, thermal shielding is provided for thermally shielding the bearing proximate the turbine 3. In a further embodiment, the arrangement may be of modular construction, having compressor, generator and turbine modules.
Patent GB-2409442-A (GB)
Title: Automobile door mirrors
Inventor: KUO FENG-MEI
IPC: B60R1/076
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: An automobile door mirror comprises a frame 1 fitted with a piece of glass, a bracket 2 mounted on a body of the automobile and shaped to matingly couple to the frame, and a gear mechanism disposed in the connecting portions of both the frame and the bracket. A clockwise or counterclockwise turning of the frame about a pivot of the gear mechanism causes meshed gearwheels 3 of the gear mechanism to rotate the same, thereby adjusting an angle of the frame about the bracket in a smooth, precise way.
Patent GB-2422644-A (GB)
Title: A centrifugal dynamic drive engine
Inventor: HART ALAN WILLIAM
IPC: F03G3/08
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A centrifugal dynamic drive engine comprising: a rotatable driven shaft A; and an arrangement of actuators B and counterweights D located on a bearing C on the shaft A. When the shaft A is rotated at speed, the centrifugal forces exerted on the shaft A by the counterweights D can be increased or decreased by the actuators B. The actuators B can pull either one of the counterweights D inwards into a smaller arc and increase the force on the shaft A in that direction, or let either one of the counterweights D move outwards into a larger arc and thus lower the force on the shaft A in that direction. When the actuators A are operated in the desired sequence the result is a net force on the shaft in a specific direction to propel a vehicle in a desired direction.
Patent GB-2422934-A (GB)
Title: A wirelessly read/writable memory device secured between the neck portion of a container and its corresponding cap
Inventor: MARKS BARRY
IPC: B65D23/14
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: A wirelessly read/writable memory device is attached to, for example, a food container. The memory device can contain a modifiable history associated with that container. The memory device is attached to the container in an area which prevents its accidental or intentional removal or separation from the container. In an embodiment of the invention the memory device (4) is placed within a depression (3) within the neck portion of a container (2). The container is subsequently fitted with an outer cap (5) which seals the open portion of the container (2) and protects the read/write device from damage and accidental or intentional removal. The device (4) can be read by placing the container in a circular collar (7) which has an attached loop induction aerial (8).
Patent GB-2428981-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable skipping rope
Inventor: BAHRA SUKHDEV
IPC: A63B5/20
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: A skipping rope comprises two handles with a rope fixed between them. Each handle has a nut and bolt which, when loosened, allows the handle to slide along the rope. When the desired length is reached the nut and bolt is tightened.
Patent GB-2413938-A (GB)
Title: Modular security cabinet system for storing firearms or the like
Inventor: PUNZEL WILLIAM H
IPC: E06B3/50
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: A storage cabinet assembly (60) for use in storing firearms or the like includes a cabinet with a recessed bifold door arrangement, to facilitate access to items contained within the cabinet assembly. The door arrangement includes a single-point locking system, which provides a secure arrangement for maintaining the doors in a closed position while providing ease in opening and closing the doors. Various support and storage modules or components are adapted to be contained within the interior of the cabinet, including stock rests (160) for positioning in the bottom of the cabinet interior, as well as barrel rests (164) and pistol supports (166) that are secured to amounting member which may be adjustably positioned within the storage cabinet interior. A bin or shelf arrangement may also be positioned within the storage cabinet interior. The various support and storage modules or components may be used in various combinations, and may be moved to various positions within the storage cabinet interior
Patent GB-2430853-A (GB)
Title: Variable state change delay for a voice activity detector
Inventor: STERN SHANI
IPC: G10L25/78
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: Usually, a Voice Activity Detector (VAD) 100 will deliver an output state indicating speech presence or absence. It is also known to introduce a constant delay period between a change of output states to confirm the presence (S) or absence of speech (NS) to reduce clipping of speech and to avoid falsely detecting speech. However, the constant delay does not produce the best results in all circumstances. The VAD described varies the length of the delay period dependent on the direction of output change (e.g. S to NS or vice versa) and a detected quality of the input signal. For example, if a S to NS transition is detected and the signal is poor, a longer delay period may be used to ensure the speech is not clipped. Conversely, if a S to NS transition with a good input signal quality is detected a shorter delay period can be used which is more efficient.
Patent GB-2430967-A (GB)
Title: Safety gate with pair of restoring mechanisms
Inventor: LAN RED
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 2005-10-08
Abstract: A safety gate with a first and second restoring mechanism 14 14' for pivotally mounting a gate member (12 Figure 1) on a gate frame (11 Figure 1), the first and second restoring mechanism operates to accumulate a restoring force for restoring the gate from a first and second open position. Preferably the first restoring mechanism provides a restoring force when the gate is open in a first direction only and the second restoring mechanism provides a restoring force when the gate is open in a second direction only. The restoring mechanism comprises a restoring spring 5 anchored at one end to the gate member and at another to a control seat 4 and an actuator 2 connected to the gate frame. In use the actuator results in relative rotation between the first and second spring end and a build up of force in the spring.
Patent GB-2421254-A (GB)
Title: Insulating panel with tile mounting arrangement
Inventor: CAROLAN JAMES
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: The panel 1 comprises a steel skin or backing tray 2 and an external steel skin 3 with a layer of foam insulation material 4 such as a phenolic or polyurethane based foam material therebetween. One of the skins, in this case the external skin 3 has a plurality of mountings for fixing cladding elements such as tiles 5 to the panel to form a cladding. The mountings comprise rails 10 and fasteners for fastening the rails 10 to the external skin 3. Each fastener comprises an internal clamping sleeve 15 and a bolt 16. A hole is first drilled through the skin 3 and the sleeve 15 is inserted. On tightening of the bolt 16, the sleeve 15 splays and is clamped against the inside surface of the external skin 3, and the rails 10 are fixed to the panels. To enhance the peel strength of the composite panel a layer 30 of an adhesive is applied to the internal face of the external skin 3. The adhesive layer 30 is a pre-lay-down adhesive which is compatible with the material of the insulating core 4. The use of such an adhesive greatly enhances the peel strength of the panel and enables the panel to carry the additional load of the cladding tiles.
Patent GB-2433920-A (GB)
Title: Foldable bicycle
Inventor: WU KING-CHANG
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2006-01-05
Abstract: The bicycle (20) includes a head tube (22) having a handlebar (21) on the top and a front wheel (26) at bottom, a two-piece slant cross bar (24) having a front end pivoted to a lever operated clamp (28) slidable on the head tube (22), and a rear end respectively connected to a rear wheel (27) and a pair of extensions (245) each of which has a roller (29), for supporting the bicycle when folded, a slant down tube (25) having a lower end pivoted to a lug (222) on the head tube (22) and a location in its middle portion pivoted to a lug (241) of the cross bar (24), a driving set having a belt wheel (243) carrying a belt (244) and a crank with pedals mounted to an inverse U-shaped seat (242) on an underside of the cross bar (24) and a seat tube (23) having an upper periphery connected to the upper end of the down tube (25), an adjustable saddle (231) with a pulling handle (233) on the top and an elastic pad (232) at lower end stopped against the top of the inverse U-shaped seat (242) when the bicycle is in its operational condition.
Patent GB-2420579-A (GB)
Title: Force amplification apparatus for use in repairing collapsed tubulars downhole
Inventor: SONNIER JAMES A
IPC: E21B23/01
Filed: 2003-02-06
Abstract: A force amplification apparatus <B>66</B> comprises a housing having a fluid inlet; a plurality of pistons <B>78</B>, <B>86</B> operatively connected to an output shaft extending from the housing; wherein at least two pistons <B>78</B>, <B>86</B> initially move in tandem in response to fluid pressure at the fluid inlet whereupon a predetermined movement of the output shaft at least one of the pistons engages a travel stop <B>92</B>. The housing may further comprise a vent passage which selectively opens as the last of the pistons nears the completion of its stroke to remove driving pressure on the last of the pistons. Piston <B>78</B> may have a passage <B>84</B> extending through it to provide fluid communication with the lower piston <B>86</B> through tube <B>88</B>.
Patent GB-2437059-A (GB)
Title: Insert for the aperture of an adhesive flange for an ostomy device
Inventor: SMITH RORY
IPC: A61F5/448
Filed: 2006-04-11
Abstract: The invention provides an insert for lining an aperture in an adhesive flange of a type used to secure an ostomy bag to the body of a patient about a stoma; the insert being formed from a water repellent polymeric material and comprising: ```an annular body having a radially outwardly facing annular abutment surface 10 for engaging an inner edge of the adhesive flange, which inner edge defines the said aperture in the adhesive flange; ```a first flange 4 extending radially outwardly from the annular body adjacent the annular abutment surface, the first flange 4 being configured such that in use it can overlie a portion of a front or rear face of the adhesive flange; and ```a deflectable second flange 12 extending radially inwardly from the annular body for sealing against the stoma. The insert may have a third flange 6 forming a channel 8, with a flange 4, the channel 8 receiving the edge of the adhesive flange.
Patent GB-2429969-A (GB)
Title: Packaging for digital obliquely stored discs
Inventor: GIRAUD CHARLES-HENRI
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: The inventive packaging for a plurality of digital discs (10) comprises means for maintaining the discs (10) in a storage positions thereof, wherein said discs (10) extend on an oblique plane with respect to the packaging and is characterised in that it comprises a tray (20) which has a large surface provided with a disc reception area (30) arranged thereon, defined by a bottom (31) and comprising the edges (32, 34) and which also comprises means (40) for holding discs (10) inside the reception area (30) in the oblique storage position thereof, wherein the discs (10) extend on the oblique plane with respect to the bottom (31) in a partially spaced and overlapping manner.
Patent GB-2435402-A (GB)
Title: Clothes grip
Inventor: BOTTRELL KAREN ANNE
IPC: A41F15/02
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: A clip for holding underwear straps in a non-conventional position comprises an upper and lower section connected via a central bend section which enables the upper section to be substantially parallel to the lower section with a gap therebetween. There is a stopper <B>E</B> located on the underside of the upper section towards the open end of the upper section. The under side of the upper section and the upper side of the lower section have teeth <B>F</B> which slant towards the central bend section. The clip may be made of plastic. The lower section may be wider than the upper section. There may be four teeth on the upper section and five teeth on the lower section. The underside of the lower section may have a gripping layer <B>D</B>. The clip may also have a hoop <B>G</B> attached to the outside of the central bend through which and to which jewellery or accessories can be attached.
Patent GB-2448357-A (GB)
Title: System for estimating text readability
Inventor: MOLTON STEPHEN
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A system for estimating text readability based on the collocates (word pairs or bigrams) of words found in a corpus. The collocates may be stored in a collocation database. Text readability can be estimated by constructing an index based on the possible collocates of a word by taking into account the frequency of occurrence of a collocate and/or the position of a collocate in an array of possible collocates sorted by frequency of occurrence. Left- or right-hand collocates may be used.
Patent GB-2449685-A (GB)
Title: A security system for a portable electrical apparatus
Inventor: SYLVESTER JAMES
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A security system for a portable electrical apparatus 4 such as a vehicle stereo system 4 located in a frame 5 includes an electrical power supply 21 for energising the apparatus and a locking device 6 connected to the same supply. The device 6 includes a powered unit 7 which normally secures a locking element 8 in a disengaged position.. When the power supply 21 is switched off the unit 7 releases element 8 so that a lower end 9 can engage the frame 5 to secure the apparatus against removal. Preferably the element 8 falls under the effect of gravity.
Patent GB-2439805-A (GB)
Title: Varying camber for steerable wheels of a vehicle
Inventor: BOLLAND MARTIN
IPC: B62D17/00
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: Camber angle for steerable (i.e. generally front) wheels of a vehicle can be varied depending on road conditions. An electronic actuator varies the geometry of the vehicle suspension to cause a change in camber based upon signals received from a controller.
Patent GB-2449316-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium rearview mirror with interchangeable fascias
Inventor: SUCHAK AMIT
IPC: B60R1/04
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: An aluminium rear view mirror for a car that will be spilt into 2 pieces. A front piece (the interchangeable fascia) and a back piece. The back piece will consist of a standard ball and joint mechanism and will attach to the windscreen by using glue. This back piece will also act as the mirror holder. The front piece will attach to the back piece by screws that are visible from both the front and back.
Patent GB-2453166-A (GB)
Title: Single centrifugal fan air conditioner
Inventor: KU MAO-TSAI
IPC: F24F1/02
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a single centrifugal fan air conditioner A, which includes a hot air outlet C2 and a cold air outlet C1, a fan B and an air duct B3 are configured interior of the air conditioner A, and the fan B is actuated by a preinstalled motor E, moreover, the hot air outlet C2 and the cold air outlet C1 are sequentially disposed to the air duct B3. The air conditioner A is further configured with a refrigeration system D, a refrigerating end D2 of which is disposed so as to surround the cold air outlet C1, and a heat dissipating end D3 is disposed so as to surround the hot air outlet C2. In preferred embodiments the air duct B3 and the fan B are divided into two sections using air partition (B6 fig 8) and blade partition (B4 fig 5) respectively. The air conditioner may be used as a portable air conditioner and as a window type air conditioner.
Patent GB-2454011-A (GB)
Title: A waste compacting device; extendable mechanisms
Inventor: HUDSON ANGUS
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: A waste compacting device fitting within a lid of a bin (101) comprises a moveable element (107), and a rotatable member (111) operatively coupled to a threaded member (117). Rotation of the threaded member (117) in a first direction moves the element (107) into an operating position, and rotation of the threaded member (117) in a second direction moves the element (107) into a storage position. The element (107) may comprise a compacting base plate (109) with a flexible peripheral portion (113). The rotatable member (111) may be a wheel or handle or may be motorised, possibly solar-powered. The moveable element (107) may be a multiple threaded jack mechanism comprising a plurality of tubular elements (108) of increasing diameters concentrically arranged around a central threaded member (117). Alternatively, it may comprise a multiple scissors or 'lazy tongs' jack mechanism. The extendable jack mechanism may also be used in mining, building or vehicle maintenance.
Patent GB-2443330-A (GB)
Title: Power source device
Inventor: HASEGAWA KOICHI
IPC: F03G5/06
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: A power source device in which power can be obtained not only when a spring or the like returns but also when a handle for winding the spring or the like is being operated. In the power source device, the main shaft that is connected to both the handle and a main power generation device and an auxiliary shaft that is connected to an auxiliary power generation device in parallel to the main shaft are arranged side by side, and a main spring and an auxiliary spring requiring less load to wind up than the main spring does are installed between the main shaft and the auxiliary shaft via a drum. The installation of the main and auxiliary springs is such that accumulation and release of elastic force of the springs is alternated on both shafts. As a result, when the main shaft is rotated in the normal direction by the handle, elastic force accumulated in the auxiliary spring is applied in that direction as releasing force.
Patent GB-2442882-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic actuator and method for controlling fluid flow
Inventor: BUNNI NADEEM N
IPC: F02M47/02
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow is disclosed. An electromagnetic actuator may include a stator (60) having an inner pole member (68a, 68b) and an outer pole member (66). The outer pole member may have a fluid passageway (100) therein for transmitting fluid through the outer pole member. The actuator may further include a coil (64, 65) disposed around the inner pole member and arranged between the inner pole member and the outer pole member. The actuator may also include an armature (32,42) moveable under the influence of a magnetic field generated by the stator and coil and operable to affect transmission of the fluid through the fluid passageway.
Patent GB-2457704-A (GB)
Title: An umbrella having plastic pins interconnecting rib ends
Inventor: LI MING-GONG
IPC: A45B19/10
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: An umbrella frame is provided whose major characteristic is in the use of plastic pins to join the rib segments 30. Each pin 40 has an elongated body 42 with a cap 41 at a first end. A second end of the body could penetrate beyond the pin holes of the rib segments for a distance so that it could further thread through a plastic ring 50. The plastic ring is then permanently fixed to the body by high-frequency fusion.
Patent GB-2450602-A (GB)
Title: Call reminding method in a portable communications device
Inventor: WANG QIANYING
IPC: H04M1/72448
Filed: 2008-06-12
Abstract: The present invention discloses an intelligent shortcut multi-channel reminding method for a portable device, which provides a to-be-processed field for a communication record when a user attaches a to-be-processed tag to the communication record, and stores the to-be-processed field together with the communication record. The user can then be reminded to make a reply at a specified later time to a received call, email or short message. Further parameters such as reminding content, remarks can also be set. The present invention further discloses an intelligent shortcut multi-channel reminding means for a portable device based on the method, which comprises a to-be-processed module including more than one to-be-processed sub-modules which share a storage space with communication functional modules and serve to view, add, modify and delete to-be-processed fields; at least one shortcut channel which enables information delivery between each to-be-processed sub-module and the corresponding communication functional module; a reminding module which connects to each of the to-be-processed sub-modules and pops up a reminding interface according to the selling of to-be-processed tags. The present invention has advantages of simple operation, no limitation in terms of use environment for various communication function reminding, no reliance on any operator and no additional fee.
Patent GB-2461122-A (GB)
Title: Power outlet connectable to first and second buses
Inventor: HARRISON NICHOLAS
IPC: H01R13/70
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: A power output socket assembly 70 comprises: a power output connector 72 for connection to an electrical appliance; first and second connection terminals 80 configured for electrical connection to first and second electrical power supply buses 42,46; and a selector switch assembly 74 configured to electrically connect the power connector to the first or second connection terminals 80 or electrically isolate the power connector from the first and second connection terminals. The selector switch assembly is configured to be operable to isolate the power connector even when the output connector is connected to an electrical appliance.