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Patent GB-2414213-A (GB)
Title: Structural sandwich plate members
Inventor: KENNEDY STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B32B15/08
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: A structural sandwich plate member 10 comprising first and second outer metal plates (11,12) and a core of plastics or polymer material (13) is provided with at least one mechanical connector which may be in the form of a stud (14, 16, 17). The stud may be arc stud welded to the outer plate before formation of the core. Alternatively the stud may be installed after formation of the core by drilling a hole in one outer plate and friction welding the stud to one or both outer plates. Connection between core and outer plates is improved.
Patent GB-2403855-A (GB)
Title: Burst firing control for switching elements in a three phase power supply
Inventor: HUGHES DAVID GARETH
IPC: H02M5/257
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A method of controlling power supplied to a 3-phase load by a 3-phase 3-line AC supply in which at least two phases are controlled by solid state switching devices in a burst control manner; and in which the firing angle of the switching devices is cyclically varied in successive bursts to produce a load current averaged over a number of bursts which has substantially no DC component and in which the RMS values of the currents in the three lines are substantially equal.
Patent GB-2418524-A (GB)
Title: Multi stranded conductor core with a dual insulation system.
Inventor: GABLE DANIEL
IPC: H01B11/12
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A cable has a multi stranded conductor core 11, 13, 15 whereby at least one strand 11 is plated in a material with a different relative conductivity value such as silver. The conductor core is surrounded by a dual insulation system which comprises a first insulating layer 17 formed from a foam structured material surrounding the multi stranded core; and a second insulating layer 19 disposed around the said first insulating layer, the said second being a solid structure material. Preferably the foam layer is a material of polyethylene foamed with a gas such as air. Preferably the core strands are made from copper. The cable structure may also be constructed to form twisted or parallel cables sheathed by an overall jacket 21.
Patent GB-2417883-A (GB)
Title: Modular showcase
Inventor: CHAPLIN MICHAEL PETER BRIAN
IPC: A47B47/05
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: The showcase 10 is made up with units having an upper planar frame 16 and lower planar frame 12 which are surrounded by glass side walls 22 and a lease a glass door 20. Units may be connected together with the aid of connecting members 14. The upper and lower frames are constructed from four extruded members 26 and 24 respectively. The glass walls are fitted with extruded members (34, Figs. 14, 15) which in use have a protrusion that abuts against a receiving channel defined in extruded members 24 and 26 (see Figs. 19, 20) which also have seal housings (24c, 26c, Figs. 2 and 6) for receiving seals that abut against the walls. The connecting member 14 has two lugs (14b, Fig. 4, 5) which also fit into the said receiving channel defined in extruded members 24 and 26. Extruded members 24, 26 and 34 facing a door 20 are slightly modified to accommodate a hinge mechanism that includes two arms 42 and 44 hinged at both ends to housing members 39, 40, to form a non-parallel linkage mechanism where one arm 44 is approximately three times as long as the other.
Patent GB-2408369-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for collecting and reporting data
Inventor: SCHOONMAKER RENA M
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a slot machine data collection and reporting system capable of operating with multi-denomination, multi-game machines. These machines allow the patron to select the denomination of the wager unit, the game type, and the exact game pay schedule to be played. Each possible combination of denomination, game type, and game pay schedule may result in a unique theoretical hold percentage. Each combination may also have differing levels of player acceptance. The described system allows for the computation and tracking of handle, game hold percentage, theoretical hold percentage, and net win for each of the possible combinations within a single slot machine cabinet, and for all the games coupled to a gaming network.
Patent GB-2408687-A (GB)
Title: Breath sampling apparatus
Inventor: FERGUSON HAZEL
IPC: A61B5/097
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: Apparatus for collecting a sample of breath from a mammalian (including human) subject for chemical analysis has a flexible bag with a first port formed in the wall of the bag and a second port formed in the wall of the bag. The first port provides an inlet for receiving the breath sample and a second port provides an outlet through which the breath sample may be discharged from the flexible bag. The breath sample may be analysed for hydrocarbon gas as an indication of oxidative stress.
Patent GB-2414265-A (GB)
Title: Glazing bead attachment device
Inventor: RAWLINGS DAVID
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: A glazing bead attachment device <B>28</B> comprises a body adapted to allow it to be snap-fitted to part of a glazing frame member <B>24</B>. The body is shaped to define a recess adapted to receive part of a mounting formation <B>56</B> of a glazing bead <B>52</B>. The body may be of thermally insulating material. The device <B>28</B> may comprise resilient biasing means arranged to engage the glazing bead <B>52</B> in use. The invention also extends to a frame comprising an elongate frame member <B>24</B> having a recess into which the bead attachment device <B>28</B> is snap-fitted and a glazing bead <B>52</B> secured in position at least in part by the bead attachment device <B>28</B>. The frame member <B>24</B> may be an aluminium extrusion and may incorporate a thermal break <B>26</B>.
Patent GB-2426161-A (GB)
Title: Networking via a communication layer
Inventor: MALLET GARETH DYLAN
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: An inter-process communication layer (13, 17), lying between a physical layer (PHY), a TCP/IP stack (9, 11) and an application layer (15, 19), formats data according to a protocol which is independent of the delivery channel, allowing construction virtual networks of nodes either within a single computer running different local applications or between remote computers by invitation. The format has a data part and a mark up part providing display information. Cryptographic registration may be employed, and nodes communicate via a stateless request-response process through a transport layer.
Patent GB-2431800-A (GB)
Title: Interpolation involving motion vectors and mutiple tap spatial filters.
Inventor: LIVING JONATHAN
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: Image processing apparatus in which output pixels of an output image are generated from one or more input images using motion vectors having a sub-pixel accuracy. It comprises a motion vector allocator for allocating motion vectors to pixels of the output image, the motion vector allocator being arranged to compare a current output pixel with test image areas pointed to by motion vectors in the set to detect a most suitable motion vector. A pixel generator generates the output pixels, and operates in a first mode if the output pixel is within a threshold displacement from an image region having substantially different motion characteristics to those of that output pixel, and in a second mode otherwise. The pixel generator comprising a spatial filter for generating an output pixel value at a required pixel position to a sub-pixel accuracy in which the pixel generator is operable in the first mode, to apply its spatial filter to a group of pixel values derived from the input image(s) such that the group does not extend into an image area having substantially different motion characteristics, at least one such pixel value being applied to more than one non-zero filter tap and in the second mode, to apply its spatial filter to a group of pixel values derived from the input image(s), there being one such pixel value for each non-zero filter tap.
Patent GB-2431962-A (GB)
Title: A cable locking device
Inventor: PENGELLY KEITH
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A locking device for preventing the theft of golf clubs held in a stand includes a cable (4) defining a noose that fits through the hem of a hood (3) covering the heads of the golf clubs. The cable passes through a handle of the stand and around a fixed object. A locking sleeve (6) can be adjusted between a release condition in which it can slide along the cable (4) to tighten or loosen the noose (3A) and a secured condition in which it is restricted from sliding. Means eg padlock (10) is included for locking the sleeve in its secured condition so that the clubs cannot be removed. The sleeve has threaded positions which can be screwed together to expand a locking element against the cable and the padlock prevents unlocking rotation.
Patent GB-2432405-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: WESTACOTT SIMON PETER CHARLES
IPC: F16K43/00
Filed: 2005-11-17
Abstract: A clamp on pipe valve that can be permanently retrofitted in any central heating and plumbing configuration that contains copper or plastic pipe 3. The valve can be installed to either release air or water as a drain down valve prior to fixing or repairing the installation. Air or water is released through bore 9 in bleed screw 7.
Patent GB-2435635-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device
Inventor: SHEYNKMAN IGOR
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: An electronic device (200) comprises a touch screen (210), a pen-form stylus (170) for activating the touch screen, and a receptacle (220) located within or coupled to the electronic device for storage of the pen-form stylus. The electronic device comprises a flexible attachment mechanism (130) that is fixed to both the pen-form stylus and the electronic device. The stylus comprises a slot (150) such that the flexible attachment mechanism is located within the slot. In this manner, an efficient geometry of the electronic device prevents the stylus being misplaced and enables the flexible attachment mechanism to be located within the slot by the action of inserting the stylus into the receptacle.
Patent GB-2437782-A (GB)
Title: Speech driven prompt system
Inventor: LAMBOURNE ANDREW
IPC: H04N5/222
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A speech driven control system for controlling the rate at which a pre-prepared text is to be displayed comprising: an audio input connected to receive an audio signal representing speech delivered by the speaker, said speech intended to match said pre-prepared text; means for converting the signal into observations; a data structure representing said pre-prepared text as a plurality of phonemes; means for comparing observations derived from the audio signal with phonemes in the data structure to determine at any time the location in the text represented by the speech delivered by the speaker; and means for generating a display control signal for controlling the rate at which text is displayed based on the determined location.
Patent GB-2438247-A (GB)
Title: Casing for an electronic device
Inventor: PITKONEN JUSSI
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: An electronic device casing (100, 200) for housing one or more electronic device components in the casing interior, the casing comprising first (100) and second parts (200) having respective mateable surfaces having one or more mateable edges, the mating edges being arranged to define a channel (300) therebetween in the mated condition, the channel (300) extending from the exterior of the casing towards the interior of the casing, and wherein the channel (300) is arranged to comprise a discontinuity (303) arranged to resist capillary action. The casing may be particularly applied to a mobile telephone to prevent water ingress via capillary action and thus improve waterproofing of the telephone.
Patent GB-2438646-A (GB)
Title: System for content item recommendation
Inventor: LHUILLIER NICOLAS
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: An apparatus for content item recommendation comprises a user ratings store (103) which receives anonymous user ratings for content items such as television programmes from a plurality of users. An identification processor (105) determines an identity for a first user and an initial recommendation processor (109) generates a set of content item recommendations in response to the anonymous user ratings and a first user preference profile for the first user. A recommendation output (111) presents the recommendations to the first user and a feedback processor (113) receives a user preference feedback for the content item recommendations from the first user. A user preference profile processor (107) modifies the first user preference profile in response to the user preference feedback to generate a modified user preference profile. The modified user preference profile may be stored for later use. A modified recommendation processor (115) then generates a modified set of recommendations for the first user in response to the modified user preference profile.
Patent GB-2441518-A (GB)
Title: An amphibian vehicle having two front wheels and a single rear wheel
Inventor: GIBBS ALAN TIMOTHY
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: An amphibian vehicle (10, Fig 1) has two front wheels (20, Fig 1) which may be retractable and a single rear wheel (22, fig 1) which may be retractable. At least one rider (not shown) sits astride the body. The front wheels, rear wheel or all wheels may be driven on land. A water jet unit (60, Fig 1) may be provided for propulsion on water, and may be ahead of the rear wheel. If so, the jet may be aligned with the wheel. In any case, the marine drive is not driven by the wheel. The undersides of the wheels may be exposed to water when retracted. Handlebars (34, Fig 1) may be provided for steering control input. A body (12, Fig 1) and a hull (14, Fig 1), which may be Vee-shaped, may be joined at (13, Fig 1). Trailing arm 28 may be single-sided or double-sided. Footwells 50 may be provided either side of seat (32, Fig 1). The jet unit may have a bifurcated output nozzle. Spray reduction measures are disclosed.
Patent GB-2442190-A (GB)
Title: A sports sock with a pocket for a shin guard
Inventor: PATTISON MARTIN JOHN
IPC: A41B11/00
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A sports sock incorporates a pocket on the front of the sports sock, into which a shin guard is inserted. The shin guard has aeration holes and is secured in the pocket by an elasticated strip at the top of the pocket. The sports sock and shin guard reduces movement of the shin guard and prevents the shin guard contacting the user's bare skin thereby lessening perspiration, irritation and discomfort.
Patent GB-2443635-A (GB)
Title: Roof mounted wind turbine
Inventor: DEASED MALCOLM COLIN RICHARDS
IPC: F03D3/00
Filed: 2006-11-07
Abstract: A wind turbine arrangement comprises a wind turbine having a bladed rotor 201 and which is mounted of a roof (101, figure 1) of a building (104, figure 1) such that its axis of rotation 203 is in line with an edge 206 of the building (104). A fairing 210 is also provided on the edge 206 of the building (104) and has a curved surface 209, 211 to direct wind onto the turbine rotor 201. The fairing 210 may direct the wind onto a lower portion of the rotor 201, or alternatively onto an upper portion of the rotor (301, figure 3). The fairing 210 may have first convex surface 209 and a second concave surface 211, and may also have a third concave surface (310, figure 3). The wind turbine may drive an electrical generator which provides power for electrical systems in the building (104).
Patent GB-2443630-A (GB)
Title: A method of building and a plate for buiding use
Inventor: WHITAKER JACE
IPC: E04B2/18
Filed: 2006-11-10
Abstract: A method of building includes obtaining a floor plate 101 having a plurality of connectors 103, 104, 105, 106 for receiving a hollow brick to an upper surface. The floor plate 101 is fixed to a floor surface, preferably by a plurality of fasteners which are located through pre-defined holes. Hollow bricks are then connected to the connectors 103, 104, 105, 106 of the floor plate 101. A step of locating a top panel on one or more bricks may be included. The floor plate 101 may have means for receiving an alignment device and is preferably formed of a plastics material.
Patent GB-2429299-A (GB)
Title: Polymer melt and elastomer extension fixture
Inventor: GARRITANO RON
IPC: G01N3/16
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: A system for making extensional measurements on a sample (150) includes an armature (120), a motor drive shaft (110), a moveable cylinder (130), and a fixed cylinder (140). The motor drive shaft is attached to the armature. The moveable cylinder is mounted on the armature. The sample is stretched between the moveable cylinder and fixed cylinder by the rotation of the moveable cylinder around the axis of the fixed cylinder and rotation of the moveable cylinder about its own axis. The resistance of the sample produces a torque on the moveable cylinder and the fixed cylinder. The torque is measured on the moveable cylinder or on a transducer shaft attached to the fixed cylinder. The system is adaptable to a commercial rotational rheometer.
Patent GB-2430388-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine having multiple level progressive feature with player controlled outcome
Inventor: PACEY LARRY J
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: A method of playing a progressive game comprising: ```receiving one of a plurality of player-selectable inputs, said plurality of player-selectable inputs including a stop-game input and a continue-game input; ```in response to receiving said continue-game input, allowing a player to continue said progressive game; and ```in response to receiving said stop-game input, ending said progressive game and awarding a progressive game payoff.
Patent GB-2430788-A (GB)
Title: Method for authenticating an electronic signature
Inventor: ZANK ANTHONY E
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2005-01-10
Abstract: A method for determining whether a disputed electronic signature is that of a purported signator includes the steps of (a) creating in a single step an ink on paper signature and an identical electronic signature of the purported signator; (b) verifying that the ink on paper signature is consistent with known ink on paper signatures of the purported signator; and (c) comparing the disputed electronic signature with the electronic signature of the purported signator to determine whether the disputed electronic signature is that of the purported signator.
Patent GB-2435550-A (GB)
Title: A means for securing a backplane in a computer housing
Inventor: FIETZ RALF-PETER
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A computer housing (10) has a holding element (50) for securing a backplane (20) against a depth limit stop (30) and a centering element (40). The backplane (20) has a first side (60) and an opposite second side (70) and arranged on the first side (60) of the backplane (20) there is a plug-in contact strip (80), which is provided to accommodate a plug-in card module. The depth limit stop (30) of the computer housing (10) is set up in such a way that the backplane (20) to be secured rests against the depth limit stop (30) with its first side (60), and the centering element (40) guides the backplane (20) to be secured into a predetermined position in the computer housing (10). The holding element (50) holds the backplane (20) against the depth limit stop (30). The backplane can therefore be positioned more accurately within the computer housing without the need for screw fixings.
Patent GB-2432214-A (GB)
Title: Method for correcting input seismic traces from dissipative effects
Inventor: FERBER RALF
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for correcting an input seismic trace. The method includes receiving the input seismic trace and creating a t by Q gather using the input seismic trace, where t represents traveltime, Q represents absorption parameter, and the t by Q gather has traveltime as the vertical axis and a ratio of t and Q as the horizontal axis. The ratio of t and Q is referred to as R. The method further includes applying an interpolation algorithm to the t by Q gather to derive a corrected input seismic trace.
Patent GB-2449893-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial composition
Inventor: BOSTOCK JOHN NEWCOMB
IPC: A61K33/243
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: The invention provides an antimicrobial composition comprising an aqueous solution of silver and copper ions, and optionally ions of another metal such as zinc. The invention also provides a use of a composition of the invention to destroy colonies of microorgansims and a method of treating a human or animal suffering from a microbial infection, the method comprising administering an effective amount of a composition of the invention. The composition may be made by providing an electrochemical cell comprising silver and copper electrodes in water, and applying a potential difference across the electrodes to drive a current, thereby delivering silver and copper ions into the water.
Patent GB-2443324-A (GB)
Title: Electric Hand Tool
Inventor: MATTHIAS WOLF
IPC: H01M2/10
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: An electric hand tool is indicated, which comprises a machine housing (11), an energy storage module (12), which is releasably connected to the machine housing (11) and is insertable into and removable from a guide (14) formed on the machine housing (11), and a locking device (15), which is effective between machine housing (11) and energy storage module (12) and comprises locking elements (17, 20), which are disposed on the machine housing (11) and on the energy storage module (12) and in a locking position are in mutual engagement and may be disengaged by manual actuation. In order to prevent the release of the locking device (15) in unintentional actuation of a locking element in the form of an unlocking button (19), the locking device (15) comprises blocking means (24), which are effective in the locking position of the locking elements (17, 20) and prevent manual actuation and the effectiveness of which may be cancelled by manual displacement of the energy storage module (12) in the guide (14) counter to a restoring force (Fig. 2).
Patent GB-2445062-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling engine speed during a manual gearshift
Inventor: CRISP NICHOLAS DASHWOOD
IPC: B60K6/00
Filed: 2007-11-22
Abstract: An engine (10, fig 1) of a motor vehicle (5) is connected to a manual gearbox (11) by a manual clutch (18). A Method of controlling the engine during a manual gearshift comprises in step 10 monitoring a state of, for example, an ignition switch (17), in step 20 it is determined by a position of a clutch pedal (25) whether a gear change has been initiated, in step 30 the type of gear change is established by using output from an accelerator pedal (24) in combination with a gear position sensor (12), in step 40 a target engine speed NTGT is determined, in step 50 it is ascertained whether the target engine speed NTGT is greater than an engine speed NDEM demanded by a driver, if yes the method moves to step 60 where the engine speed NDEM is driven towards the target engine speed NTGT and in step 70 with the engine speed NDEM at the target engine speed NTGT where it is held until confirmed that a selected gear is engaged. The method uses an electronic controller to assist the driver with gear changes which may be of different types such as accelerating upshifts/downshifts and/or decelerating upshifts/downshifts.