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Patent GB-2424268-A (GB)
Title: A moulded modular ridge tile arrangement for solar energy conversion
Inventor: PHILLIPS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F24S10/70
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: A solar energy collection device consists of a range of moulded modular ridge tiles (10, 11 fig 4). Each tile 1 may include flanged ends 2 and incorporate a tray 5 with an end seal (9 fig 4), and may include at least one pipe 3 carrying a liquid to be heated, or alternatively may include photovoltaic cells. The tile may be coloured to match personal preferences, and made of a glass material which defines a void 8. The void may be coated to maximise heat absorption and minimise heat emission, and where a pipe is used, these can also be similarly coated and arranged to lie on a layer of reflective insulative material to reduce heat loss to the under-tray void 6. The pipe may include suitable connections and seals 4, and the installed tiles may include means to provide leak detection by visual or electronic means. The tray may be flat, elliptical, semicircular, or angled, and the assembled tiles may include a mesh screen 7 to prevent rodent or avian access to the solar heated void.
Patent GB-2411401-A (GB)
Title: Process for production of alkanesulfonic acid
Inventor: CHOUDARY BOYAPATI MANORANJAN
IPC: C07C303/16
Filed: 2002-12-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of alkanesulfonic acid. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process for the production of alkanesulfonic acid from alkyl mercaptan effluents generated in chemical industries. The process of the invention comprises the oxidation of the entire alkyl mercaptan generated as an effluent in the chemical industries to serve two concomitant purposes: (1) complete removal of obnoxious odour, and (2) value addition by the production of alkanesulfonic acids selectively in quantitative yields.
Patent GB-2415809-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing economic analysis of power generation and distribution
Inventor: FREDRICK C HUFF
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: An economic dispatch program optimally allocates load demand specifying real power and reactive power to be generated by a power plant among various power generators in a manner so that each of the power generators are operated within its optimal operating space as defined by a reactive capability curve. Allocating a power demand with consideration of the reactive capability curves of the power generators results in optimal generation of real power and reactive power as specified by the load demand. Alternatively, the economic dispatch program allocates load demand specifying real power and reactive power to be delivered by a power grid among various power plants wherein one or more of the various power plants have capacity limits exhibited by reactive capability curves.
Patent GB-2417875-A (GB)
Title: Lidded cooking container with a ventig film
Inventor: COX SHIRLEY JEAN
IPC: A47J36/06
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: A cooking apparatus combines an open top container, a lid adapted to attach to the container and an opening 11 in the lid 3 for placement of a venting film 17 over the opening. The venting film 17 and lid 3 maintain the seal of the container, with the venting film allowing for pressure relief The venting film 17 can be retained over the opening using a second lid 5 or other attachment device 21, or be part 17' of the first lid 3'. The apparatus can include additional lids to seal the container, or seal the opening in the first lid.
Patent GB-2430416-A (GB)
Title: Illuminating wheel rims
Inventor: CHEN KUO-BIN
IPC: F21S9/04
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A rim 10 includes a peripheral engaging portion (for a tire) and a central ring with a number of fibs connected in between. A generator 20 is connected to the central ring and includes a base 21, coils 211, and electric capacitors 212. A rotatable member 213, such as a magnet, is rotatably connected to a central axle of the generator to activate the coils and produce electric power. The base includes a cover 22 with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 23 electrically connected to the generator. The LEDs emit light when the rim is rotated.
Patent GB-2431227-A (GB)
Title: Composite pipe central heating system with radiator fittings and end stop valve
Inventor: MCKEITH LEE
IPC: F24D3/10
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: A method of installing a central heating system (fig 2) including the steps of laying a composite pipe (e.g. multilumen) having flow and return paths; providing a radiator fitting 50 at each radiator position, each fitting having through flow and return paths, and branches 54 sealed with caps 118; providing an end stop valve 120 at the end of the composite pipe or a last radiator fitting, opening the end stop valve 120 to permit fluid flow through the end stop valve between the flow and return paths; filling the flow and return paths of the composite pipe with liquid and pressurising to test for leaks in the composite pipe and radiator fittings. During a second fix stage of installation the branches are uncapped and radiators connecting to the branches. One embodiment of the radiator fitting 50 has two end connectors spaced by a bridge which may be a length of the composite pipe, while another embodiment has a one-piece component including the bridge and capped branches. End stop valve 120 is left closed during normal use of the heating system.
Patent GB-2433687-A (GB)
Title: Media recording selection system
Inventor: CASS RICHARD THOMAS
IPC: H04N5/76
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: In a remote booking system allowing a user to select programmes to be recorded on a personal video recorder (PVR) (1) by sending messages from a mobile device (3), the system receives a 'natural language' message identifying a programme by information generally available to the user, and attempts to match the received message to programmes in a programme schedule. If there is only one matching programme, the system instructs the user's PVR (1) to record that programme, and may optionally send a message to the mobile device (3) confirming the programme to be recorded. If there are a plurality of matching programmes, the system may send a message to the mobile device (3) listing the matching programmes. The user replies to the message by identifying one of the matching programmes, and the system then instructs the user's PVR (1) to record that programme.
Patent GB-2433852-A (GB)
Title: Digital media mixer
Inventor: LIN CHUN-CHIN
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: A digital media mixer includes a plurality of analogue-to-digital converters 201, 202 for converting analogue audio/video signals to digital signals, a plurality of encoders 204, 205 for encoding the digital audio/video signals, a multiplexer 207 for mixing the encoded signals using a format such as MPEG-TS or AVI, and a network interface 208 for transferring the mixed digital audio/video signals by a broadcast or multicast technology. The mixer may further comprise at least one tuner 203 for receiving audio/video signals and tuning the signals based on a requirement signal from a user, and at least one de-multiplexer 206 for resolving the tuned audio/video signals. The resolved signals are mixed with the encoded signals by the multiplexer 207. Tuners 301, 302 may also be provided to tune the analogue audio/video signals based on requirement signals from a user.
Patent GB-2438674-A (GB)
Title: Portable arm rest for a leisure bed
Inventor: HOGAN ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: A47C7/54
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: A portable armrest for a leisure bed, for example a sun lounger or sun bed, comprising two laminar leaves 101 that are hinged together 102 and have two carrying handles 109. Pivotally connected 103 to the leaves are two arm rests 104 that move from a storage position in recess 105 to an in use position where the user of the leisure bed can rest their arms on the arm rests. Cup holders 107 may be provided in the arm rests and a discoid beach toy. The leaves may be marked with the layout for a board game and may have a recess between them for storing articles when not in use.
Patent GB-2429671-A (GB)
Title: Screw feeder adapter for a power screwdriver
Inventor: HSU MING-HUNG
IPC: B25B23/04
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A screw feeder adapter for detachably connecting a screw feeder to a power screwdriver includes a housing 10 having a first connecting portion 11 for connection to a screw feeder, a second connecting portion 13, and a retaining portion 12 connected between the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 13. A coupling member 20 is connectable to a power screwdriver and is coupled to the second connecting portion 13 of the housing 10, and two locking units 30 are pivoted to the retaining portion 12 of the housing 10 at two sides and engage into a respective retaining hole 121 in the housing 10 and a respective retaining groove 122 in the coupling member 20 to lock the coupling member 20 to the housing 10. A receiving open chamber 14 extends axially through the connecting portions 11, 13 and the retaining portion 12. The coupling member 20 has two locating structures 22 for coupling to locating blocks 131 which project from an inside wall of the second connecting portion 13. The locking units 30 may be provided with spring members 32.
Patent GB-2438645-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 grouping processor (105) which groups user ratings for content items into rating groups in response to a content item match criterion. Each user rating comprises content item description data and preference data. A content item processor (109) receives content item data for a plurality of content items and a first recommendation processor (107) generates a set of content item recommendations for each rating group in response to the content item data and user ratings of that rating group. A second recommendation processor (111) generates a single set of content item recommendations for a first user by combining the first sets of content item recommendations of the rating groups in response a user preference profile for the first user. The user preference profile comprises a user preference indication for each rating group. The invention may allow efficient generation of recommendations for e.g. television programmes.
Patent GB-2427985-A (GB)
Title: Wireless monitoring of an electronics system
Inventor: MALONE CHRISTOPHER GREGORY
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: A system 100 e.g. a computer, comprises a frame 102 within which is an RFID transceiver 104 and several components e.g. CPU122, memory 128, PSU 124, cooling unit 126, I/O unit 130 or circuit board 132. The components each carry an RFID tag 150, with some also carrying a temperature sensor 160. A system manager 106 is wired to the transceiver 104 and receives data extracted from the tags 150 by the transceiver 104, relating to the operation of the various components within the system. This enables monitoring, testing, component verification and management of the system, without adding to pin count, wire tracks or increasing component size, by using wireless communication independent of the system normal functions.
Patent GB-2437765-A (GB)
Title: Tapered violin soundpost
Inventor: RITCHIE JAMES GRAY
IPC: G10D1/02
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A soundpost of greater efficiency, made of lilac wood, with a concentric grain formation and surrounding a core of pith, and being of tapered slightly concave form. Easier to make, locate and fit than the conventional soundpost and once fitted, greater resistance to movement from fitted position.
Patent GB-2427025-A (GB)
Title: Motion detection system
Inventor: COOPER PETER DAVID
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A low power motion detection system (700) includes a low-resolution image sensor (100) having a normal mode and a low power consumption sleep mode. The sensor is configured to periodically exit the sleep mode and enter the normal mode, capture a low-resolution image of a scene in the normal mode, and then return to the sleep mode. The system includes a controller (104) for determining whether motion has occurred based on images captured by the sensor. The sensor operates the following steps:- Capturing a sample frame of a scene with the image sensor; Identifying a difference between the sample frame and a current reference frame of the scene; Identifying whether the difference is greater than a threshold value; Generating a motion detection indication if the difference is greater than the threshold; Replacing the current reference frame with the sample frame only if the difference is greater than the threshold, thereby making the sample frame the current reference frame; and Periodically repeating the above steps.
Patent GB-2427105-A (GB)
Title: Testing a receiver of wireless messaging device
Inventor: SIMOLA JUHA
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a method, system and computer program for testing a wireless messaging device in a mobile communication system. The invention comprises generating (604) a test signal which contains physical time-slots, at least one of which is allocated for transmission of system information from a base transceiver station of the mobile communication system to the messaging device; and positioning (606) a synchronization sequence supported by the mobile communication system in a time-slot allocated for transmission of system information. The presented solution increases the average power of the signal part used in synchronization, shortening the time used for the synchronization and thus improving the performance of the test line.
Patent GB-2441380-A (GB)
Title: Modular pool
Inventor: COX JOHN
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A modular pool construction kit comprising a plurality of interlocking segments (24, 60) that may assembled to form a pool of any desired shape, with each segment being formed from a laminate material having a fibreglass backing layer (20) to which a composite mixture (21) of resin and stone fragments is bonded. The segments may have base portions (25) forming the bottom of a pool and wall portions (26, 27, 28) forming a side wall (29) of the pool. The segments may be moulded sheets with interconnecting edges. The present invention also provides a method of constructing a pool from multiple segments comprising arranging the segments adjacent each other and interlocking them in the desired shape to form a watertight pool.
Patent GB-2432209-A (GB)
Title: Reflective optical encoders
Inventor: CHIN YEE LOONG
IPC: G01D5/347
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: Optical encoders having one or more of a number of disclosed features are disclosed. The features of the optical encoder in accordance with the present invention include a symmetrical (for example, circular) emitter; baffle between the emitter and a detector; double-dome or single-dome encapsulant; multiple detector; and multiple (at least three) data channels.
Patent GB-2431571-A (GB)
Title: Armrest with handle for a baby stroller
Inventor: YANG CHENG-FAN
IPC: B62B7/00
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: A pair of armrests (2) are provided for a baby buggy which has a frame with a pair of push arms (14) and one end of each armrest (2) is pivotably connected to a part of a respective push arm (14). Each armrest (2) includes a handle portion (21) for a user to grab by hand and formed with an indent which may be in the form of a hole through the armrest (2), see Fig 3-1. Alternatively, the handle portion may have the indent extending into a side of the armrest see Fig 3-2, or into the side and bottom or top of the armrest see Fig 3-3, or have the indent defined by a protruding curved flange. The handle portion may comprise a fixed handle grip or a flipable handle grip, see Fig 3-6. By grabbing the handle portion (21), a user can lift and move the push chair.
Patent GB-2444086-A (GB)
Title: Exchange trading simulator
Inventor: WOOD BENJAMIN DAVID
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A multi-participant exchange trading simulator comprises control means operable to distribute a pre-defined number of randomly generated values from a pre-defined range of values to define a trading exchange environment. In the system, trading decisions are made by the users based upon their own randomly assigned trader values and progressively revealed central values. User input means are provided to allow a user to buy and sell units at prices they determine using statistical assessment of the available information (their own trader values and any revealed central values). Control means are operable to maintain a history of each trade made as a result of user input. The simulator can be used for training or recreational purposes. It may either be offered via an online web browser or as a software package accessible through personal computers, mobile phones or any other personal computing device able to communicate with other remote devices.
Patent GB-2435606-A (GB)
Title: Corset busk
Inventor: MCMORROUGH NICHOLA
IPC: A41C1/14
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: A corset busk for a reversible corset includes a number of protruding pins 12a and 12b on both surfaces of the pin strip 10 thereby allowing the corset to be worn on the facing or reverse side.
Patent GB-2437805-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic pump control for steering and braking assist
Inventor: OFFERLE TIMOTHY G
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: A braking and steering system for a vehicle including a hydraulic pump and a method to control the hydraulic pump 14 are disclosed. The hydraulic pump 14 is coupled to at least a power steering system and a power braking system. The method typically comprises measuring steering and braking information using a brake sensor 22 and a steering sensor 26 and adjusting an output of the hydraulic pump 14 based on the measured information from the sensors 22, 26. The steering information may be a steering angular rate. The system may simply respond to detection of a vehicle run mode (steps 82, 84 see fig 4), detection of a braking demand (step 88 see fig 4) and detection of a steering demand (step 90 see fig 4). Preferably, the pump speed may be increased as the vehicle speed and steering rate increase and the brake is activated.
Patent GB-2448695-A (GB)
Title: Large-scale inkjet printer
Inventor: WOOLFE ADAM
IPC: B41J2/145
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: A multipass large format flat bed inkjet printer (1, Fig.1) for printing an image on a substrate is described. The printer (1, Fig.1) has a print carriage 8 for supporting an array of printheads 18 adjacent the substrate 6 during printing; a bed (4, Fig.1) for supporting the substrate 6 during printing; and a movement mechanism (5, Fig.1) for providing relative movement of the print carriage 8 and the substrate 6 in a print direction during a print pass. The print carriage 8 is such that the width of the array of printheads 18 transverse to the print direction is at least substantially the full width of the image. The printheads 18 provide an array of nozzles (22, Fig.3) which is substantially continuous across the array of printheads 18. The arrangement may be such that the distance of movement of the print carriage 8 in the indexing direction during printing of an image is less than 10%, preferably less than 5%, of the width of the printhead array in the indexing direction. The printer (1, Fig.1) may be used to print an image using curable print material. There is also provided an alignment system for use in the alignment of printheads 18 in the printer (1, Fig. 1), the system comprising a plurality of printhead moving devices (50, Fig.10a) for moving the printheads 18.
Patent GB-2450940-A (GB)
Title: A tamper-evident closure for a container
Inventor: SKELTON STEVEN ANDREW
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: A tamper-evident closure (10) for a container is provided, which also prevents refilling . The closure comprises a first portion (25, 30, 37) including inner (25) and outer (30) parts, and a second portion (20, 36). The outer part (30) is movable relative to the inner part (25) from a first position in which at least part (36, 37) of the first and second portions are adjacent each other to a second position in which there is a gap (G) therebetween to provide visual evidence that the closure has been opened at least once. The closure comprises locking means (34a, 34b, 28a, 29a, 33a, 33b, 27a, 27b) for locking it in the second position upon first opening so that the gap cannot easily be closed. The closure further comprises indicator means (90) for providing a visual indication if the locking means is overridden to close the gap. In another embodiment barbs (132a, fig 19) may be provided to puncture a top plate (146, fig 19) so as to be highly visible. A valve control ball may be provided on top of a float valve (65, fig 8a). A ratchet arrangement may also be provided for locking the inner and outer parts in the second position.
Patent GB-2437468-A (GB)
Title: Treatment fluid disposal in chemical cleaning processess for drinking water facilities
Inventor: REIMANN-PHILIPP ULRICH
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A process for the disposal of treatment fluid runoff from drinking water facilities cleaning procedures is disclosed. Due to accumulating sediments, mineral deposits and biological contamination, drinking water tanks and facilities must be cleaned on a regular basis to guarantee water quality and reduce the amount of chlorination required. Various cleaning processes are known, which produce contaminated treatment fluid runoff. The invention provides a runoff disposal process including the principle steps of collecting the runoff in a holding facility, analysing the pH of the runoff, neutralizing the pH of the runoff with a pH neutralizing agent, and filtering the runoff to remove suspended particulates. Additional steps may include analyzing the chlorine residual in the runoff, and de-chlorinating the runoff with a de-chlorinating agent.
Patent GB-2438995-A (GB)
Title: Portable mechanical insulin injection device
Inventor: CHOI KYU-DONG
IPC: A61M5/145
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable mechanical insulin injection device comprising i ) a mechanical insulin injection device (10) wherein said injection device is mechanically operated by hand-operated rotating part (106) whereas the amount of injected insulin and the pre-determined injection amount of insulin are electrically controlled and displayed by electrical control panel (110); and ½ ) an insulin injection unit (20) wherein an insulin injection needle (211) is inserted in the skin or muscle of patient and an insulin injection connector (215) is fixed with the insulin outlet of mechanical insulin injection device (10) at the time of insulin injection.
Patent GB-2453162-A (GB)
Title: Outlet mounted flush with a wall or panel
Inventor: ECCLESHALL DAVID
IPC: H01R13/74
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: An outlet comprises a socket 16 and means for mounting the socket in a wall or panel. The mounting means has an aperture for receiving the socket such that the outer surface of the socket is substantially flush with the outer surface of the mounting means, and means for fixing the socket in place once it has been mounted in the mounting means. The fixing means are accessible from the outer side of the mounting means, and may be screws 22 which can be rotated into curved slots 23 and tightened. These may then be covered by a shield (25, Fig 4) which plugs into holes 24.