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Patent GB-2388101-A (GB)
Title: Manually operated ramp assembly
Inventor: ALLEN ROBERT JOHN
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: A ramp assembly is composed of an inner platform (18) fixed in an access step of a building or vehicle and a movable outer platform (16) pivotably connected with a hinge (19) to the inner platform (18). The outer platform (16) overlies the inner platform (18) when the ramp assembly is not in use and is stowed. To extend the outer platform (16) to create a ramp leading to the access step a link is employed. The link has a handle accessible adjacent the hinge (19) and pivotably linked to the platform (16) remote from the hinge (19).
Patent GB-2389983-A (GB)
Title: Integer coding supporting diverse frame sizes
Inventor: CHANG KI-SEOK
IPC: H04N19/625
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: An integer coding method supporting diverse frame sizes and a coder-decoder (CODEC) implementing the method are provided. The method comprises detecting maximum sample values from a plurality of frames having different numbers of samples, normalizing the detected maximum sample values on the basis of a maximum sample value of the largest frame, detecting a maximum sample value from the normalized sample values, and determining multiples according to the size of each frame on the basis of the detected maximum sample value and multiplying a sample value of each frame by the multiples to generate an integer code.
Patent GB-2402654-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for assembling and stacking parallelepiped objects such as concrete blocks or bricks
Inventor: DONEY PETER MAURICE
IPC: B62B1/18
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for assembling and stacking parallelepiped objects such as concrete blocks or bricks, comprises a frame 12, and a supporting structure 14, a wheel 16 can be used to transport the apparatus. The frame can be made of metallic mesh 22 and has a peripheral lip 28, the lip may engage part of the object placed on the frame, this stops the objects moving whilst in transit of whilst being tipped on the apparatus. A tongue 30 may be located at an apposite end to handle means 32, 34, the tongue also acts to engage part of the objects carried. U shaped legs 36, 38 support the apparatus when stationary. An adjustment member (fig 3, 52) may be included to accommodate different size blocks. The apparatus can be loaded by stacking the block shaped objects which can then be transported on the apparatus, when the apparatus is tilted the blocks may be off loaded leaving them in an upright stack.
Patent GB-2390603-A (GB)
Title: Making silicon carbide fibers essentially devoid of whiskers
Inventor: ANGIER DEREK JOHN
IPC: D01F9/08
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: Silicon carbide fibers are produced by mixing discontinuous isotropic carbon fibers with a silica source and heating the mixture in an inert atmosphere eg to a temperature of from 1450{C to 1800{C. The silicon carbide fibers are essentially devoid of whiskers have excellent resistance to heating and excellent response to microwave energy, and can readily be formed into a ceramic medium employing conventional ceramic technology. The fibers also may be used for plastic and metal reinforcement. The mixture of carbon fibers and silica source may also contain two promoters (a) a compound or complex of Fe, Co or Ni and (b) a compound or complex of alkali metal or alkaline earth metal. Preferred promoters are FeSo4 and calcium oxalate.
Patent GB-2395455-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool machine
Inventor: WEISS MICHAEL
IPC: B25D17/06
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A hand tool machine particularly in the form of a drilling or percussion hammer comprises a motor-driven impact mechanism (12), in which a striker (14) is connected preferably by an air cushion to a reciprocating driving element and delivers its energy via an impact body (18), which is guided in an axially movable manner in a guide part (19), to a tool (17) guided in a tool holder (16). The guide part (19) is formed from a deep-drawn part particularly in the form of a deep-drawn guide sleeve (21).
Patent GB-2401961-A (GB)
Title: Low overhead integrated circuit power down and restart
Inventor: HILL STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: An integrated circuit 2 is provided with a power down and power up mechanism which operates by storing state data including at least architectural state data within storage cells having their own power supply with the main power supply being removed during the power down mode. Prior to removing the main power supply execution of data processing instructions within the instruction pipeline 14 proceeding a restart instruction is completed so as to reduce the amount of state data which needs to be stored across the power down event. Thus, a compromise is achieved between rapid power down mode entry through the use of dedicated storage cells and the circuit area requirements of such storage cells, this being traded against the need to complete execution of some partially executed data processor instructions within the instruction pipeline 14 and other operations such as, pending write within the integrated circuit 2. The trigger event to trigger power down or power up maybe a signal on an external pin, and internally generated signal within the integrated circuit 2, execution of a specific data processing instruction or other events.
Patent GB-2409395-A (GB)
Title: Top link stowing device
Inventor: LATUS LUDOVIC
IPC: A01B59/00
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A device 1 for stowing the top link of a three point hitch for a tractor, the device comprising a bracket and a retaining member 22. The retaining member comprises an elongate rod 5 and a clamping member 11 attached to the rod and arranged substantially perpendicular thereto. The bracket comprises at least one bore, the elongate rod being mounted in the bore and the rod is rotatable and slidable in an axial direction of the rod in the bore. The bracket further comprises a cam 15, having a cam profile, which co-operates with a cam follower 7. The cam profile providing for at least two rest positions of the cam follower, and the cam follower is mounted on the elongate rod the device further comprising biasing means said biasing means biasing the cam follower into engagement with the cam. The retaining member is moved between the top link retaining and top link releasing positions by sliding the elongate member in the one bore against the force generated by the biasing means and rotating the elongate member mounting the cam follower from one rest position to the other rest position.
Patent GB-2399693-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for kinetic energy/power conversion associated with running track approach profiles
Inventor: HUGHES PETER NEVILLE
IPC: F03G7/08
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A frame 230 arranged to be fixed in a vehicle running track 240, has a plate 250, 252 and 254 moveably mounted to the frame, coupled to a power generator by assembly 260. The track and plate are so disposed as to cause at least a part 221 of a vehicle 220 moving on the track to drop onto the plate. Link-work, one way mechanisms, gearing, cams and hydraulic/pneumatic pumps are disclosed. Clean air may be pumped to dilute pollutants or pollutants pumped away for treatment. Various track profiles are disclosed figs 1-7, (22-24). A rail track version is disclosed.
Patent GB-2400050-A (GB)
Title: Compartmented waste processing apparatus
Inventor: PHILLIPS STEPHEN ALUN
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: A waste processing apparatus 1 comprising a plurality of waste-receiving compartments 2a-d and a waste processor (possibly a shredder or a compactor arrangement) 8 and wherein each of the compartments 2a-d and the processor 8 are movable relative to each other from a first position in which waste from one of the compartments 2a-d may be transferred to the processor 8 to a second position in which waste from another of the compartments 2a-d may be transferred to said processor. The arrangement takes the form of a housed carousel 5, comprising a spindle 4, carousel hole 5c positioned within a first plate, a second steel plate 6 and an associated aperture 7 and a base plate 11. Other identified elements include motor 9, waste processor drive shaft 10 and housing 12, waste collection receptacles 3a-c, apparatus housing 19, access doors 19, 19' and cover apertures 15a-d. Inserted waste may be urged from one of the compartments 2a-d in to the processor 8 via a piston, the housing of which is shown as element 16. A shredder comprising two shredding surfaces which are each rotatable along a shaft guide (see Fig 3) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2413743-A (GB)
Title: Encrypting MPEG compressed video by replacing codewords in data blocks such that the encrypted block is still suitable for video tape recorder formatting
Inventor: TAYLOR ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: H04N7/167
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: Video data compressed in the MPEG 2 format is encrypted by replacing codewords in a block of data. The replacement codewords are selected in dependence upon at least one of the codewords in the original compressed video, and are selected from the same table of allowable codewords as the original codewords. The values of the replacement codewords are constrained to lie in the same range as those of the original codewords, and the relative lengths of the replacement and original codewords are also constrained. This arrangement allows the encrypted data block to be formatted for video tape recording (VTR) without the formatter believing the encrypted values to be erroneous and attempting to correct them. Hence the encrypted video can be successfully recovered from the tape.
Patent GB-2403442-A (GB)
Title: Golf club grip alignment apparatus and method
Inventor: GUNSHINAN FRANK
IPC: A63B53/14
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: An apparatus for positioning and holding a golf club (fig 2, 12) for installation of a golf club grip (fig 2, 14) comprises a shaft cradle 42, a shaft clamp 44 and a positioning device 46. The positioning device 46 comprises a platen 110 that is moveable toward and away from the axis of the golf club shaft when the golf club shaft is positioned in the apparatus. Mounted to the platen are a fixed stop 112 and an opposing moveable ram. The fixed stop 112 has a stop surface that is adapted to engage the face of the club so that as the opposing moveable ram presses the golf club head against the fixed stop 112, the face will assume an orientation flush against the surface of the fixed stop 112, thus aligning the club face with the stop surface. The entire platen 110 assembly is moveable toward and away from the axis of the golf club shaft so as to accommodate golf clubs having different offsets. The shaft clamp 44 holds the golf club in position once the club face is aligned and an indicator device 106 provides a visual alignment reference for aligning the grips during installation.
Patent GB-2417022-A (GB)
Title: Mortuary tray retriever
Inventor: WILLIAMS ROGER
IPC: B66F9/18
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: A mortuary tray retriever includes an attachment frame, which can be mounted to an existing load handling machine. The frame provides both support and powered forwards and backward propulsion for mortuary body trays. The trays can then be transferred to and from their storage cabinets without any manual intervention simply by the selection of direction and transfer speed switches. The retriever is battery powered. The retriever may include a digital weigh scale for the measurements of the applied load (a deceased body). The retriever can handle loads up to and including 320kg. The retriever comprises a gripper carried by an endless conveyor belt.
Patent GB-2401395-A (GB)
Title: Cards safe
Inventor: HOLLOWAY CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: E05G1/06
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: A cards safe for the safe keeping of credit, debit, and switch cards, or any other small personal item used for making payments or for deposit/security purposes. A card is retained inside a box (30) which is retained by the seller. The box (30) is locked in a secure condition with two locking arms (88), which require a key (70) to unlock them. A locking bar (126) slides across the edge of the box (30) in a slot (46). The key has a protrusion (110), which stops at a correct location to bear against locking arms, which are otherwise biased to a locked state by springs. The key (70) enters the box (30) through a slot (106), and the lock releases. The box (30) can only be opened with the unique key.
Patent GB-2417625-A (GB)
Title: Digital adaptive control of IGBT or MOS gate charging current in a converter for a railway traction motor
Inventor: BELWON WALDEMAR
IPC: H03K17/14
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: The capacitance of an IGBT gate is determined without turning on the IGBT (figure 7), and the driving current waveform for the IGBT gate when the IGBT is conducting is modified in dependence on the capacitance. In this way, an optimum switching speed may be obtained despite replacement of the IGBT by a newer or different IGBT. The optimum switching speed reduces switching losses, prevents shoot-through current and allows conformance with EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) regulations. The gate current in distinct phases of the charge or discharge cycle can be adapted independently (figures 3 and 4). The switching response of the IGBT in one cycle may be monitored and used to modify the gate drive waveform in subsequent cycles.
Patent GB-2406429-A (GB)
Title: Musical device using electromagnetic radiation beams to produce tones
Inventor: GROSSFIELD KARL
IPC: G10H1/32
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A music apparatus (1) is disclosed, which is particularly suitable as a teaching aid for disabled children, comprising a housing (2) defining an opening (3), and means for producing a series of beams (11) of electromagnetic radiation directed across the opening. When the user interrupts a beam (11), e.g. by placing his hand through the opening, a signal is produced which can generate a musical note having a pitch corresponding to the beam interrupted. A guide rail (8) is provided to guide the user's hand relative to the beams (11). Further, means for memorising a sequence of musical notes and assisting a user to repeat the sequence of notes are provided. Such means can include a series of indicater lights (15) which light up to show the user which beam he should interrupt. Also, the apparatus can mute all the other notes except the one which should be played.
Patent GB-2420549-A (GB)
Title: Colour coding of instruments
Inventor: PRICE MATTHEW SEAN
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A method of labelling an instrument 3 comprising the steps of: providing a recess 4 in a surface of the instrument, the recess having a lowermost surface 6 and an uppermost aperture 5, the lowermost surface having a larger surface area than the area of said uppermost aperture; placing a coloured liquid resin into said recess; heating the instrument in order to cure said resin, ```whereby a coloured resin label is formed in said recess. Surgical instruments may thus be colour coded.
Patent GB-2413437-A (GB)
Title: Flash memory devices
Inventor: HE YUE-SONG
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: In a method of fabricating a semiconductor device, a gate oxide layer (60) is provided on a silicon substrate (62). A first polysilicon layer (64) is provided on the gate oxide layer (60), a dielectric layer (66) is provided on the first polysilicon layer (64), and a second polysilicon layer (68) is provided on the dielectric layer (66). Upon appropriate masking, en etch step is undertaken, etching the second polysilicon layer (68), dielectric layer (66), first polysilicon layer (64) and gate oxide layer (60) to remove portions thereof to expose the silicon substrate (62) and to form a stacked gate structure (72) on the silicon substrate (62). A rapid thermal anneal is undertaken for a short period time, i.e., for example 10-20 seconds, to grow a thin oxide layer (80) on the stacked gate structure (72). Then, another oxide layer (82) is deposited over the oxide layer (80) which was formed by rapid thermal anneal.
Patent GB-2429928-A (GB)
Title: A roulette wheel bias detection system
Inventor: WITTY SIMON
IPC: A63F5/00
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: A roulette wheel 1 has a plurality of detectors 9 spaced apart around a rim 3 of the roulette wheel for each providing a ball detection signal as the ball travels through a corresponding region of the rim. A processor 21 determines when the ball has dropped from the rim 3 and processes the ball detection signals provided by each of the ball detectors to determine the ball detector passed last by the ball before the ball fell from the rim. The processor 21 carries out this processor a number of games to enable detection of any drop zone bias in the roulette wheel.
Patent GB-2431451-A (GB)
Title: Piston incorporating a disc spring made of a superelastic material
Inventor: GALVIN GEORGE FREDERIC
IPC: F02D15/04
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: A piston (1) incorporates a disc spring (6) acting, in use, between the piston and an associated connecting rod (4) so as to bias the connecting rod away from the crown (2) of the piston. The circumferential edge portions of the spring (6) are supported by a substantially annular support member (8), the spring being located substantially in the region of the piston crown (2). A carrier (5) is positioned within the piston (1), the carrier being slidably mounted within the piston for axial movement relative thereto, and being connected to the connecting rod (4) in such a manner that the spring (6) permits the crown (2) to move axially relative to the carrier (5). The spring (6) is made of a superelastic material.
Patent GB-2433975-A (GB)
Title: Pressure stabilization valve
Inventor: GRANT MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: F16K7/20
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: A pressure stabilization valve in a fluid line comprises a flexible diaphragm and a memory foam component.
Patent GB-2434382-A (GB)
Title: Transformable roof and method of operation
Inventor: KIMBERG ALEXANDER
IPC: E04H3/10
Filed: 2006-01-21
Abstract: Transformable roof over large span structures consisting of two symmetrical parts, and comprising: <UL ST="  $  "> <LI>multiple traversal bearing elements made as sagged steel cables and supplied with anchorage devices capable of moving in longitudinal direction; <LI>multiple longitudinal bearing elements made as arced elastic serviceable strips, attached in joints to said traversal elements, and prestressed when said roof halves are closed; <LI>roof covering made from serviceable elastic waterproof material, connected to and supported by said traversal and longitudinal bearing elements; </UL> where roof transformations occur by translations of said roof halves so that: <UL ST="  $  "> <LI>when weather conditions are good each said roof half is translated in longitudinal direction from the center of the structure towards the sides, and stored there in folded state, therefore completely opening the whole area; <LI>while when weather conditions are bad said roof halves are slid towards the center of the structure, therefore completely covering the whole area. </UL>
Patent GB-2435700-A (GB)
Title: Automatic execution of an application on a mobile communications device
Inventor: NIEMELA JARNO
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: A method of automatically executing an application on a mobile telecommunications device 2 comprises the steps of coupling a memory card 1 to the device, loading to the mobile device a Symbian  õ  recogniser from the memory card and executing the loaded recogniser to automatically execute an application also stored on the memory card. Preferably the application is an anti-virus program. The memory card may be connected to the device before it is powered up. Alternatively, it may already be powered. The memory card may be a Multimedia card, Compact Flash, Secure Digital, Min-SD, Memory Stick or SmartMedia card.
Patent GB-2436680-A (GB)
Title: Building having a rainwater collecting and storage facility
Inventor: GITTOES EDWIN ARTHUR
IPC: E03B3/03
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: A building (2) comprising a roof (4), walls (6, 8), a roof enclosure (10) defined by the roof (4) and a floor (12) of the roof enclosure (10), a tank (44) in the roof enclosure (10), collecting means (16) for collecting rainwater (48) from the roof (4), and conduit means (46) for conducting the rainwater (48) from the collecting means (61) to the tank (44) solely under gravity and without a pump, and the tank (44) being of such a construction that during use it contains a volume of rainwater (48) which is shallow in depth (50) but which extends over a large surface area (52) of the floor whereby the tank (44) is able to provide for at least a substantial part of the water requirement of the building (2) providing there is adequate rainfall.
Patent GB-2422821-A (GB)
Title: Portable container
Inventor: BOYLE JOSEPH CAVAN
IPC: A45C13/02
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: A portable container (100) for carrying one or more tools has an outer surface (104) provided with means (114) for retaining a work surface, such as a chopping board, thereon. Retaining members (114), such as flanges and/or pins may be positioned at or adjacent the periphery of the outer surface (104). The retaining members (114) may be moveable and/or detachable. Alternatively, the retaining members (114) may be integral with the outer surface (104).
Patent GB-2437950-A (GB)
Title: Dental device and method
Inventor: AMERY NICHOLAS KEITH
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: A dispenser 2 for dispensing dental fluid (5) and a method of dispensing dental fluid. The dispenser 2 comprises a reservoir 4 and a pump mechanism 6. The pump mechanism 6 comprises a nozzle 8, 12. In use, a predetermined amount of dental fluid (5), for example such as light curable adhesive resin or other bonding agent or other dental chemical, is dispensable from the nozzle 8, 12 by actuation of the pump mechanism 6. Preferably the nozzle 12 is disposed remotely from the pump mechanism 6 by an elongate tube 10 that may be flexible thus allowing the distal nozzle 12 to be positioned as desired.
Patent GB-2425141-A (GB)
Title: Actuating mechanism
Inventor: REID MICHAEL A
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: An actuating mechanism for use in a tool such as a plug used in oil and gas wells. The mechanism being operable under pressure in the well bore to set the plug in a first natural closed state for a pressure under a predetermined pressure range; a second closed state wherein the plug is locked closed regardless of the pressure; and a third open state by increasing the pressure to the predetermined pressure range and holding the pressure in the range for a predetermined time. Electronic and mechanical, dual piston, actuating mechanisms are described as is a method of controlling fluid flow in a well bore using the plug and performing a pressure test against the plug.
Patent GB-2443242-A (GB)
Title: Means for alleviating a discontinuity in the coverage between adjacently located multilateration systems
Inventor: BRANDWOOD DAVID HERBERT
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2006-07-03
Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided to cater for the positioning of an aircraft 16 in a boundary zone 18 between two adjacent multilateration systems 1,2. A controller 14 in a first system 1 receives Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) data provided by the controller 15 in the second system 2. The controller 15 derives the TDOA data from time of arrival data provided by its local receiver stations 9-13. The controller 14 uses the TDOA data and also time of arrival data from its local receiver stations 4-8 to perform a multilateration to determine the location of the aircraft 16. The data originating from different sets of receiver stations may be utilised without the need for the timings of the two systems 1,2 to be synchronised.