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Patent GB-2432074-A (GB)
Title: Improving picture quality using a cross-colour detection circuit
Inventor: KIMURA KATSUNOBU
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A picture display system where a cross-colour detection 105 circuit detects a cross-colour element in an inputted picture signal, a picture quality control circuit 108 adjusts the picture quality in accordance with the result of the detection by the cross-colour detection circuit 105 and the adjusted picture is displayed on a display device.
Patent GB-2430522-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device and writing method
Inventor: YAMASHITA MINORU
IPC: G11C11/34
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A semiconductor device has a column decoder (selecting/writing circuit) (7) that, when writing multi-bit data into a plurality of pages each of which is a selection unit and comprises a predetermined number of memory cells located on the same word line (WL), selects pages that are not adjacent to each other, and performs a bit-writing in the memory cells of the selected pages at the same time. The spacing between the memory cells in which the writing is performed at the same time is widened, thereby eliminating unnecessary stress, which would otherwise be caused by the writing, from the memory cells in which no writing is performed.
Patent GB-2446458-A (GB)
Title: Paint brush support
Inventor: KIRKMAN KEVIN CRAIG
IPC: A46B17/02
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A paint brush support or holder comprises a bracket that fixes onto metal/plastic paint-cans using magnetic surfaces (N, 0, I), an adjustment mechanism (D, E 0) and an elastic band retaining mechanism (P, Q). When in-situ, the platform (A) holds the brush (S) in place by its magnetised surface (C), attracted to the metal strip on conventional paintbrushes (T). The platform is angled slightly so paint will drip back into the paint can if brushes (U) are saturated in paint. The scraping surface (B) allows excess paint to be scraped off the brush after dipping which falls back into the can (R) and not onto can rim. The bracket, as a whole, allows the painter to carry the paint can and brush as a single unit. The support has built in pry bar and handle (K, H) to pry open the can lid.
Patent GB-2447630-A (GB)
Title: Braking system for a wind turbine
Inventor: GORDON DAVID HYMAN
IPC: F03D7/02
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A braking control system 130 for limiting or preventing rotation of a turbine of a wind powered generator 110. The system 130 comprises current sensing means 132 having control means 134 which are operable to control the braking of the generator relative to the sensed output current. The system may detect the windspeed, and if the windspeed is below a certain value, the braking of the system is reduced. The nature of the wind, such as it variation in speed, maybe monitored by the system over time and deduced from the output current.
Patent GB-2434751-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for substituting virtual dental appliances
Inventor: KNOPP PETER G
IPC: A61C3/00
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for performing virtual treatment using one or mote dental appliances by receiving a digital model of a dental appliance; selecting a standard position and orientation; and mapping the digital model of the dental appliance to the standard position and orientation.
Patent GB-2436980-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for assisting diagnosis of osteoporosis
Inventor: ASANO AKIRA
IPC: A61B6/03
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: An apparatus enabling accurate diagnosis of osteoporosis by a simple method utilizing an X-ray panoramic photograph without requiring special skill or experience of a technician engaged in diagnosis of osteoporosis. The apparatus comprises an object area image acquiring means for enhancing the contrast of an X-ray panoramic photograph of a mandible converted into a digital image and clipping a part of the mandibular body including the mental foramen and the mandibular base as an object area image, a means for recognizing the background part and the mandibular body portion from the object area image and acquiring a part from which the background part is removed as a judgment area image, a means for sharpening the shapes of the cortical bone and the cancellous bone forming the mandibular body of the judgment area image, a means for identifying the cortical bone portion on the image where the shapes are sharpened, a means for calculating the thickness of the cortical bone from the outlines of the mental foramen and the cortical bone identified by the above means, and a means for outputting the calculated thickness of the cortical bone.
Patent GB-2436752-A (GB)
Title: Rotor structure of motors for electric submersible pumps
Inventor: YURATICH MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: H02K1/18
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: A motor for an electric submersible pump has a rotor comprising a carrier sleeve 203 mounted on a central shaft 201. The carrier sleeve 203 is a loose fit on the shaft 201 and is supported on the shaft 201 by support rings 411 closely engaging the shaft 201. The carrier sleeve 203 is keyed to the shaft 201 by means of a key 413 extending outwardly from the shaft 201 and engaging complementary locating portions of the carrier sleeve 203 and associated support ring 411 to prevent relative rotation between the carrier sleeve 203, the support ring 411 and the shaft 201. Such a construction enables the fitting of long solid carrier sleeves 203 to the shaft 201 of a long downhole motor. The carriers may be radially offset to adjacent carriers to compensate for shaft twist under load. A retaining sleeve 205 is employed, which sleeve may be turned over magnet supporting rings 422 at 425. A stator is arranged coaxial with the rotor and comprises a stack of laminations 206 and radially spaced coils wound around the stack.
Patent GB-2452242-A (GB)
Title: Packaging box for an electronic device
Inventor: FALLA MATTHEW
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: Packaging for an electronic device, such as a mobile telephone 202, comprises an electronic circuit having at least one manually-operable switch 204, 205, 206, 207, conductive paths carried on the packaging e.g. by printing, and an electronic interface arranged to communicate with the device in response to operation of the switch. The switches may be formed by printing conductors onto the packaging and leaving a non-conducting gap. Contacting both sides of the gap with a finger may then complete a circuit (figure 3). The interface between the device and the packaging may be e.g. a USB connection or a wireless connection. The switches on the packaging may cause operations of the electronic device to occur, for example operations required for initial set up of a mobile telephone. Alternatively, the packaging box may be used as a stand for a video telephone and the buttons on the packaging can be used to control operation of the phone whilst in video call mode.
Patent GB-2445630-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic advertising slot allocation for a mobile communication network
Inventor: MACDONALD JONATHAN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: In a method for enabling content providers (advertisers) to deliver advertisement messages to users of a mobile communication network, a plurality of tiers of available advertising slots are defined, each tier containing a number of slots, wherein a lowest tier has the highest number of slots and a highest tier has the fewest, and slots are allocated to advertisers based on availability starting from a lowest tier with unallocated slots and progressing to higher tiers as the lower tiers fill up.
Patent GB-2438105-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for dynamically changing modes of a reliable transport protocol
Inventor: SINGH AJOY K
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A communication device (202) minimizes an opportunity for a queue stall during a communication session employing a reliable transport protocol by setting a current mode of operation for a Radio Link Protocol (RLP) and, based on a quality of an air interface (118), switching to an RLP mode of operation different from the current mode during the communication session.
Patent GB-2452248-A (GB)
Title: Tape measure and accessories
Inventor: DRAKE CLIVE
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A modified tape measure 20 having a housing 21 and a measuring ribbon 22. The measuring ribbon 22, normally coiled within the housing 21, has a free end 23 which is adapted to extend from the housing 21 when the tape measure 20 is in use. A ribbon connector 25 is provided at the free end 23 of the measuring ribbon 22 and is adapted to engage interchangeably with a complementary accessory (30), provided on each of a range of measuring accessories. A kit of parts includes the modified tape measure 20 and a range of measuring accessories. Each measuring accessory is provided with an accessory connector (31) which is complementary to and adapted to engage interchangeably with the ribbon connector 25 provided by the tape measure 20.
Patent GB-2442301-A (GB)
Title: Composite structural member having a web and a flange
Inventor: GREGG PAUL S
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 2007-08-20
Abstract: In a first aspect, the composite structural member includes a central structural portion 12 (which may comprise aluminium, titanium or steel) that extends in a first direction x and has first and second flange portions 16, 18 that are spaced apart in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction by a web portion 14, (to which the flanges may be welded) which includes a planar section and a non-planar section (which may comprise a periodic or a non-periodic undulation eg. sinusoidal, a triangular wave or a square wave). First and second reinforced polymer-based substrate 22, 24 are fixedly (e,g. adhesively) coupled to respective ones of the flange portions 16, 18, and may comprise relatively angled layers of graphite reinforcing fibres. In another aspect, a method of fabricating a structural member involves forming a web by joining a planar portion and a non-planar portion, subsequently joining at least one flange to the web and joining a reinforced polymer-based substrate to the at least one flange portion.
Patent GB-2452786-A (GB)
Title: Seal for doorway
Inventor: HARTLEY WILLIAM RILEY
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: A flood prevention system comprising a seal assembly for a doorway. The seal assembly has an inflatable seal 2 and a compression seal 3. The inflatable seal is inflated via an all purpose air valve 7 which has either a one way 6 or two way (5 Figure 3) air unison. The valve means may be at a specific height, for example hinge height on the door. The inflatable seal has a box shaped cross section and is manufacture to cater for right angled bends and corners. The inflatable seal may be able to stretch to accommodate different sized doors. The compression seal 3 is situated between the door frame and the doorway or wall and may be replaced with a second inflatable seal (Figures 2 and 3).
Patent GB-2455335-A (GB)
Title: Dewatering of Sludge by Fermentation
Inventor: LE MINH SON
IPC: C02F11/02
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: A method for the removal of excess water from sludge comprising the steps of: (1) fermenting the sludge at a temperature in the mesophilic temperature range, (2) maintaining the fermenting sludge for a predetermined period under a hydraulically quiescent condition to achieve phase separation and (3) separately removing the solid phase and liquid phase. When left undisturbed, the digested sludge separates into a top layer of concentrated sludge, often known as the solid phase, and a bottom layer of sludge liquor, often known as the liquid phase. The solid phase may then be feed to a digester for conversion to biogas. Ideally, the sludge is fermented between 15{C and 45{C for 12 to 120 hours. An apparatus for use with the method, comprising a fermentation vessel 1, means 4 for mixing and maintaining the temperature in the mesophilic range, raw sludge inlet 2, solid phase outlet 3a, liquid phase outlet 3b and gas outlet 5, is also disclosed. The liquid phase may be used to derive a carbon source for biological nutrient removal applications.
Patent GB-2459243-A (GB)
Title: Shield for catching spilled food or drink
Inventor: BRETT ROBERT
IPC: A41B13/10
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: A shield has a principle body portion 4, 14 to catch spilled food or drink and shoulder portions 6, 8 to prevent the wearer from touching the food or drink and or their mouth so reducing the likelihood of the wearer causing a mess with the food. The shoulder portions extend downwards and beyond the wearer's shoulders when in use and may be detachable from, and/or hinged 50 around, the body portion. Adjustable stud and eyelet fixing means 46, 47 are provided at the back of the bib. The body of the shield is made from polypropylene or polyethylene and the neck collar 48 may be of a softer flexible material such as a thermoplastic polymer.
Patent GB-2458495-A (GB)
Title: Contact lens with multiple pinholes
Inventor: VEEN DAVID RICHARD HENDRIK
IPC: G02B1/04
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: A soft contact lens 5 comprises a cosmetic coloured area 6 and an opaque iris 7 with a plurality of pinholes 8 arranged so as to direct light 1 to a light sensitive part of the retina of a wearer 10. The wearer's ophthalmic prescription may be incorporated into the contact lens. One embodiment may be a trial contact lens designed to determine the optimal pinhole arrangement for a wearer, e.g. by axis markings [12, figure 7]. The contact lens may be truncated or back weighted to stabilise its position in the wearer's eye 9 (Figures 8, 9). Prisms such as yoke prisms (figures 13, 14) may be included to alter the direction of the light transmitted by the pinholes 8 into the eye 9. The contact lens pinhole 8 positioning may be based on the results of digital retinal mapping. The contact lens wearer may further add magnification by the use of LVA (low vision aid) telescopic systems. The device may remedy retinal damage related sight loss e.g. age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Prism lenses may also be used to decentre a single central pinhole image transmitted by a single pinhole contact lens.
Patent GB-2459261-A (GB)
Title: A protective insert for an underwear garment
Inventor: HATFIELD DESMOND
IPC: A41B9/12
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: A protective insert 15,20 for use in a protective underwear garment 10 comprising a shaped pad of resilient breathable material that is self supporting, and having a generally convex shape. The insert 15,20 may also comprise perforations 21 , on one or both sides of the pad, to improve breathability and allow for circulation of air. The material may be a foam with a substantially open cell structure, preferably thermoformed open cell polyurethane foam. The pad may comprise a plurality of layers some of which may not be resilient or self supporting, the non- resilient or non-self supporting layers preferably provided on either side of the self-supporting foam. A layer of fabric material may form a covering. Also claimed is a protective underwear garment 10 and a method of manufacturing the garment 10 having the insert 15,20.
Patent GB-2449178-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic switching to a redundant bridge by a node using bridge protoccol data unit (BPDU) messages and the rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP)
Inventor: SULLIVAN MICHAEL J
IPC: H04B1/74
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: A method for dynamic path failover in a network with two or more redundant and interconnected bridges (16,18), is described. A first bridge (16) operates as a root bridge and each node 20,22,24,40) includes two ports (30,42) where each port is coupled to a respective one of the bridges. The method includes defining a bridge identifier at a node (fig.5, not shown) which presents the node as a capable bridge to the two or more fully compliant, RSTP enabled MAC bridges, forwarding a BPDU message from the node that defines the node as an inferior alternate path to the root bridge, facilitating the dynamic sensing of the absence of communication between the root bridge and the node, receiving a topology change BPDU message (fig.6, not shown) at the node from the second redundant bridge in the event of a failure, and sending an agreement message (fig.7, not shown) from the node to the second redundant bridge such that the node automatically begins receiving messages from the second redundant bridge.
Patent GB-2463634-A (GB)
Title: Device for shaping wallpaper
Inventor: WATTS JAMES
IPC: B44C1/22
Filed: 2008-07-08
Abstract: A device or template for shaping the ends of wallpaper is disclosed. The device consists of two triangular sail-shaped sheets hinged together. In use, a border around the top of a wall is painted, the wallpaper is applied to the wall then the device is placed against the wall and the curved section cut around. The pieces of wallpaper lying outside the template are then removed leaving a rounded end to the wallpaper and exposing the painted border underneath. Alternatively, the device can be used to shape the end of the wallpaper before hanging. Spirit-levels are also present to aid levelling.
Patent GB-2449035-A (GB)
Title: Filter system for an air cleaner
Inventor: PATERSON CHRISTOPHER M
IPC: F24F8/108
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: A filter system (160) for an air cleaner (100) is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The filter system (160) includes one or more filter elements (169) and a filter tray (164) adapted to be received in a filter tray receptacle (153) of the air cleaner (100). The filter tray (164) includes a bottom surface (162) and one or more bottom airflow apertures (165) formed in the bottom surface (162). The filter tray (164) receives the one or more filter elements (169).
Patent GB-2451005-A (GB)
Title: Preparing ground coffee for a beverage dispensing machine
Inventor: MARTIN SCOTT
IPC: A47J31/00
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: The apparatus includes a coffee bean grinder (930, fig. 3) and a coffee bean store 208 located above the grinder where coffee beans may be stored in sealed containers that can automatically be pierced to release the beans which are ground immediately before preparation of the beverage. The sealed containers 208 may be located in a movable holder that advances the containers when one of them has been pierced so that a full container is located above the bean grinder. The apparatus is arranged to cause the piercing arrangement 232 and the coffee bean store 208 to move towards each other to pierce the container. A sensor (not shown) may be used to provide information to a controller about the quantity of coffee in the grinder. Then a moveable holder 202 is advanced so that a full container is located above the piercing arrangement.
Patent GB-2464287-A (GB)
Title: Mains voltage regulator for an inductive appliance
Inventor: WAN AMAN
IPC: G05F1/455
Filed: 2008-10-08
Abstract: A mains voltage regulator comprises software, which can be embedded in a micro-controller. It measures mains voltage and adjusts a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to provide optimum voltage and current needed to operate an inductive appliance load. The incoming voltage can be restricted to between 230 and 235 volts. The PWM signal can operate an optically isolated bi-directional controlled rectifier such as a triac, adjusting the turn-on phase angle to between zero and 180 degrees. The output current and a heatsink temperature can be monitored to detect overloads and over-temperature faults and when either is detected the PWM signal is interrupted and a LED is illuminated. The regulator can be started by detecting power when the appliance is plugged in and ramping-up the PWM signal. The mains voltage is managed and controlled to provide a reduction in electricity cost without impairing performance of the appliance.
Patent GB-2469014-A (GB)
Title: Biodegradable composition
Inventor: JONES ADRIANNE JACQUELINE
IPC: A01N25/08
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: A biodegradable composition comprises raw fibres (e.g. flax, hemp, grass, straw, coconut or banana skins) which after being de-baled and chopped are mixed with a biodegradable resin (especially cashew nut shell liquid, CNSL) that has been produced in a liquid, powdered or granular form. The composition may include a slow-release fertilizer and/or a weed suppressing preparation.
Patent GB-2455415-A (GB)
Title: Paintball Gun
Inventor: RICE JOHN RONALD
IPC: F41B11/62
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: A paintball gun comprises a body 8 defining a gas storage chamber 22 for connection to a source of pressurized gas, a breech 10 into which paintballs 13 can be loaded, and a hammer chamber 18. A bolt 14 is slidable in the breech 10 and has a bolt inlet port. A hammer 20 is slidable in the hammer chamber 18 and is connected to the bolt 14. A poppet valve comprises a valve body 23 defining a valve inlet 26 connected to the storage chamber 22, a valve outlet 28 connected to the breech 10, and a blow back port 60 connecting the inlet 26 to the hammer chamber 18, and a valve member 30 slidable in the valve body 23 and movable between an open position, in which it allows gas to flow from the storage chamber 22 through the valve inlet 26 to the valve outlet 28, and a closed position. A pair of magnets 62, 64 are arranged to bias the poppet valve towards the closed position.
Patent GB-2453287-A (GB)
Title: Method and system of generating immutable audit logs
Inventor: CORNET ARMANDO ORTIZ
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: This method and system uses means of cryptographic techniques reproducing the functionality of a continuous roll of paper. The audit logs can contain any kind of data information (text, voice, video, actions...) and this invention provides full guarantees for data integrity: order of data logged can't be altered and content can't be modified neither added nor deleted without detection. Authenticity of the IAL is guaranteed by the use of digital signatures. Confidentiality is also guaranteed by encrypting the data information. By using PKI encryption the invention also guarantees that only authorized auditors will be able to check the integrity of the IAL and access to the data content.
Patent GB-2463539-A (GB)
Title: Cutter adapter with biasing pin and locking pin
Inventor: KUO TUNG-CHIN
IPC: B23D51/10
Filed: 2009-03-30
Abstract: A cutter adapter 100 comprises a holder 10 having a receiving portion 15 for receiving cutter 80; a sleeve 20 sleeved onto the holder having an annular bevel 221; and a lock pin 19 inserted into the holder having a passive end 192 squeezed by the annular bevel when the sleeve is moved, and an active end 191 inserted into the cutter when the passive end is squeezed. A biasing pin 30 is located in the receiving portion, which is pushed by a spring 50, such that when no blade is located in the adapter, the active end of the lock pin is stopped against the biasing pin (fig 8). In this way, when mounting a cutter in the cutter adapter, the user only needs to insert the cutter into the receiving portion to force the biasing pin to disengage from the lock pin, the lock pin being forced by the annular bevel to insert its active end into lock hole 811 of the cutter.