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Patent GB-2408297-A (GB)
Title: Differential gear for a model car
Inventor: CHEN JIAN JUN
IPC: A63H31/00
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A differential gear for transmitting drive to wheels at opposite ends of an axle, allowing for the difference in the speed of rotation between those wheels when the axle rounds a curve. The outer casing is driven by means of an external gear (4). The outer casing is a moving part of the differential. The axle shafts (2) attached to the sun wheels (5) are free to rotate within the differential casing (1). Mounted inside the differential casing is the planet wheel (7) and pinion (6). The planet wheel is free to rotate. While the wheels mounted at either end of the axle shafts (2) are revolving at an equal speed, there will be no movement of the planet wheel on it's bearings, the whole (1,2,4,5,6, and 7) rotating as a solid mass. When the axle is rounding a curve, one wheel revolves faster than the other. In this instance the planet wheel or wheels rotate, and in doing so automatically allow for the variance of speed between the two axle shafts (2). The assembly can be supported by bearings on the axle shafts (suitable for model applications) or bearings on the differential casing / axle tube. The differential may be fitted to a model car or a small agricultural vehicle.
Patent GB-2414016-A (GB)
Title: A valve assembly for a beverage dispenser
Inventor: HARVEY NEAL
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A valve assembly comprises a main body <B>13</B> with a cavity <B>25</B> which has an aperture <B>35a</B> formed through the main body and channels <B>26</B> formed radially within the cavity <B>25</B>. A seal member <B>18</B> is shaped to fit within the cavity <B>25</B> such that when the seal member <B>18</B> moves away from the aperture <B>35a</B>, flow is permitted in the channels <B>26</B> towards and though the aperture <B>35a</B>. The valve assembly may be incorporated into a tap assembly which is provided with restrictor plate <B>20</B>. The restrictor plate <B>20</B> may have alignment means to maintain apertures <B>28</B> in the restrictor plate <B>20</B> in alignment with the channels <B>26</B>. An actuated member may be adapted to travel though the aperture <B>35a</B> in the cavity <B>25</B> and move the seal member <B>18</B>. The valve is for incorporation with a tap device particularly for use with a "mini-keg" of a beverage such as beer.
Patent GB-2400336-A (GB)
Title: Impregnation of a fabric web
Inventor: TAYLOR ROBERT
IPC: B05C11/10
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a web of fabric with a treatment composition comprises means for supplying the treatment composition to an upper surface of the fabric and vacuum means to draw the treatment composition into the fabric. The apparatus enables the fabric to be fully coated (eg on both sides) and impregnated in one pass rather than two. The means for drawing the treatment into the fabric comprises a vacuum box 10 having a slot 16 over which the web passes.
Patent GB-2403672-A (GB)
Title: An electrostatic precipitator
Inventor: HECKEL SCOTT P
IPC: B03C3/68
Filed: 2004-05-04
Abstract: An electrostatic precipitator 300 comprises a housing 302 and a corona discharge electrode assembly 304 in the housing. An insulator 320 extends along an internal surface of a wall of the housing and a power supply 308 is provided in the housing opposite the insulator such that the insulator is between the housing wall and the power supply. A low voltage lead 326 extends through a wall 314 of the housing and through the insulator to the power supply which supplies high voltage for the corona discharge electrode assembly. Preferably the housing 302 is a canister with an open end 312 closed by a lid 314. The power supply may include conventional circuitry for stepping up a low DC input to a high voltage output of several thousand volts and connects to a corona wire 305. Advantageously the electrostatic precipitator is utilised in a diesel engine system for removing particulates from a blow-by gas recirculation system.
Patent GB-2402250-A (GB)
Title: Tracking image devices in a network
Inventor: DIDRIKSEN SCOTT N
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: An imaging device change in a network is communicated to a database 142 tracking the image devices 120,122,124 and the database is updated. Changes which are tracked may be addition or deletion of an imaging device or change of device status.
Patent GB-2415021-A (GB)
Title: A transmission with interlock mechanism which prevents an inappropriate shift
Inventor: BIRKEL JEFFREY FRANCIS
IPC: F16H63/36
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: A transmission comprises first and second shift rails 12, 112 which actuate synchronizers (16, 116, fig 1) and are electro hydraulically operated via pistons (18, 120). A mechanical interlock mechanism having detent ball 32d which is arranged to be received in a recess 133 when the shift rail 12 is moved from neutral to engaged a gear via synchronizers (16, 116). The shift rail 12 pushes, via balls 32a-32c, the detent ball 32d firmly into recess 133 so that shift rail 112 cannot move until shift rail 12 is back in neutral. Detent ball 37, 137 engage in recesses 34a-34c, 134a-134c when shift rails 12, 112 are moved to select a gear or neutral. Non-contact position sensor (40, 140) having ferrous activators (42, 142) are provided to monitor the position of the shift rails relative to a neutral position. In case of failure of an ECU, the interlock prevents damage since it will not allow engagement of two gears at the same time.
Patent GB-2405011-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for work list prediction
Inventor: BRUNT JUSTIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: The present invention is related to systems and methods that predict work lists. One embodiment of such a method includes: (a) receiving information regarding a workflow process of interest (152); (b) receiving a process definition for the workflow process(156); (c) based on the process definition, determining at least one outstanding step for a case of the workflow process (158); (d) receiving a definition for the outstanding step (160); (e) executing the outstanding step to calculate an expected end time for the outstanding step (162); and using steps (a) to (e), predicting work items that are expected to become in association with the work flow process of interest. The definition for the outstanding step can include a predicted condition. Executing the outstanding step can include evaluating the condition based at least in part on the process definition and on case data.
Patent GB-2422446-A (GB)
Title: Recording means for actuator life
Inventor: DALE GERALD
IPC: G04F10/00
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: An electronic means records the used life of an actuator and stores the value in a non-volatile memory. It comprises a means for determining when the actuator is running and a means for reading out the stored data. The recorded life can be set in can be reset to zero. The reading out means may comprise flashing LEDs. The actuator may be determined to be in use when consuming power or having a voltage applied.
Patent GB-2415820-A (GB)
Title: Automated car park system
Inventor: LEIGH SIMON MARC
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: A parking system has cameras C1 and C2 at a car park entry A and exit B respectively for reading vehicle number plates. A vehicle user pays for parking at a payment receiving means and enters the vehicle registration on a keypad or chooses the registration from a list of those recently recorded at the entry A. On leaving the car park the number plate is again read and the parking time calculated to check that the appropriate fee was paid. The user may be billed subsequently for any shortfall, the car park need not have entry and exit barriers.
Patent GB-2429141-A (GB)
Title: An ambient light shield
Inventor: COLLINS JOHN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2005-08-06
Abstract: Generally a liquid crystal (LC) type display is difficult to view in bright conditions, particularly in sunlight. The light shield 10 for a portable electronic device 50 incorporating an LC display comprises a hood having first and second lateral or side portions 12, 14. The lateral portions are connected to upper and lower panels 18, 20 so that in use the shield 10 encloses a volume having first and second apertures, through which a viewer may view the display 60. A rear panel (16, fig 4) lies behind the display 60 to hold the shield in place. Ideally the shield (10) is formed from a single sheet of flat foldable material such as card or synthetic plastics and may be folded flat for storage or otherwise. An optional cover for a keyboard is provided. The light shield 10 is intended for use with an electronic device having a display or screen such as a portable personal computer or laptop.
Patent GB-2418718-A (GB)
Title: Articulated pipeline pig
Inventor: HOULDEY PETER
IPC: F16L55/40
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: Vehicle parts 100, 102, 104 of a pipeline pig are connected by a pivotable joint. The joint comprises first and second part-spherical hollow shells 118, 120 joined together, each shell 118, 120 having an aperture therein, the apertures 122, 124 being aligned. The first shell 118 is mounted in a curved recess 114 in the first vehicle part 100 to be pivotable therein, and the second shell (120) is mounted in a curved recess 116 in the second vehicle part 102 to be pivotable therein. The first and second vehicle parts 100, 102 each have ducts 126, 128 leading to the joint and communicating with the apertures 122, 124 in each shell, 118, 120 and pipeline pig harnessing passes between the vehicle parts through the ducts 126, 128 and apertures 122, 124.
Patent GB-2419560-A (GB)
Title: Hand held sanding power tool
Inventor: KISS CSABA
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: Hand held sanding tool which may be a battery power sander is described. The sander comprises: housing 12, accommodating a motor 24 for driving the base plate 18; a base plate 18 arranged on the underside of the motor 24, where the motor and a drive shaft 58 are arranged parallel and side-by-side in the housing 12. The motor 24 and drive shaft 58 are also arranged perpendicularly to the base plate 18 and rotationally connected to one another via transmission means 48, 54 at the bottom of the housing 18. The transmission means can comprise two toothed gear wheels 48, 54, one of which may act as the drive pinion 54. A counterweight (figure 14, 78) and/or a balancing hole (figure 7, 76) may also be provided.
Patent GB-2423146-A (GB)
Title: Diffusing Structure With UV Absorbing Properties
Inventor: MARANDON FRANC
IPC: G02B1/14
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: Diffusing structure (20) that absorbs in the ultraviolet, comprising a glass substrate (21) and a diffusing layer (22), the diffusing layer comprising scattering particles dispersed in a binder, characterized in that the diffusing layer (22) comprises particles that absorb ultraviolet radiation in the 250 to 400 nm range, said absorbent particles being formed by oxides having ultraviolet absorption properties.
Patent GB-2434834-A (GB)
Title: Diesel engine fuel injection system for assisting the regeneration of a particulate filter
Inventor: LAMB WILLIAM DAVID
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A fuel injection system is disclosed for a compression ignition engine having an after-treatment system that includes a diesel particulate filter. The fuel injection system is of a type capable of injecting fuel into a cylinder of the engine at two levels of pressure during the same combustion cycle. In the invention, when the engine is operating in a mode to assist in the regeneration of the diesel particulate filter, the system injects a primary fuel pulse 30 during each operating cycle at a higher pressure for the fuel to be ignited by the pressure within the cylinder, and injects a secondary pulse 32 of fuel at a lower pressure after the charge within the cylinder has been ignited, the secondary fuel pulse serving to increase the hydrocarbon content of the gases in the after-treatment system.
Patent GB-2423618-A (GB)
Title: Addressable device using shared power and communications connections with a switched programming connection
Inventor: PARVANOV SACHO PETKOV
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: An addressable device 3 is provided with a pair of electrical connections 1J, 1K arranged for both connection to an electrical power supply 1P for powering the device and for connection to a controller 2 for bi-directional communication with the device. A third electrical connection 1Q is provided for receiving a switched input to or output from the device. The device is arranged to receive programming instructions by means of a voltage waveform applied across the pair of electrical connections together with a synchronous voltage waveform applied at the third electrical connection. By using all three connections simultaneously, this device is able to reduce the risk that the device may be accidentally programmed while fitted in an installation. Also disclosed is an addressable device which receives information by means of a cyclic waveform (e.g. a DC or square wave), the device being arranged to confirm, after a delay, the presence of high or low voltage signals.
Patent GB-2437083-A (GB)
Title: Plaster abutment member for use at ends or junctions of partition walls
Inventor: BACCARINI TONY
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2006-04-10
Abstract: An abutment 7-2 for use as a start or end post of a partition wall 1, or at a junction of such walls, comprises an elongate plaster body having at least one abutment surface 13 along its length for abutment against an end 3 of the partition wall. As shown, the body may be tapered as at 15-1 and 15-2, or may be recessed, for the receipt of plaster 17-1, 17-2. A fixing lath 11 of wood or metal may be incorporated when the abutment is made by moulding; the plaster may include fibres and embedded elongate strengthening members. The abutment may be configured for use where a partition meets a wall, a glazed partition or for a corner, and may have a flat or rounded or concave surface 7 - 2 as required.
Patent GB-2425800-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic control and actuation system for downhole tools
Inventor: SCHULTZ ROGER LYNN
IPC: E21B34/00
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: A hydraulic control and actuation system 10 includes an internal chamber serving as a low pressure region 18 and a well annulus serving as an energy source 16. A valve assembly 12 provides selective fluid communication between alternating opposite sides 22,24 of a piston 20 and each of the energy source and low pressure region. Displacement of the piston operates a well tool 26. Operation of the valve assembly is controlled via telemetry between a remote location and an electronic circuit of the system. The valve may have multiple ports and seals carried on the valve member which are not exposed to pressure from the energy source while crossing a port in fluid communication with the low pressure region. Also disclosed, the piston 20 has an effective piston area which changes during displacement of the piston.
Patent GB-2426088-A (GB)
Title: Flexible monitoring and recovery of processes on data processing systems
Inventor: ORTEGA LUIS
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a data processing system with means for administering processes running on the system, with there being provision for collecting together processes into groups, and a method for recovering execution sequences of the data processing system. In accordance with the invention the process administration is designed for establishing dependencies between process groups or individual processes and process groups. In the method the recovery of an execution sequence of a data processing system is undertaken in accordance with the dependencies between process groups or individual processes and process groups. The invention has the advantage of structuring process groups more flexibly.
Patent GB-2426773-A (GB)
Title: Expandable tubing connection with hinged restraining member
Inventor: EVANS JASON DAVID
IPC: E21B17/042
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A connection arrangement between two expandable tubulars 20, 22 includes one of the tubulars having a hinged restraining member 40 or overlap sleeve; the hinge 88 can be a thinner part of the restraining member 40. The tubulars can comprise a filter screen 28 and on expansion the restraining member 40 provides support for the screen as a gap between the restraining member 40 and the tubular 20 closes.
Patent GB-2428816-A (GB)
Title: Control of folding seat in vehicle based on weight sensors.
Inventor: NATHAN JOHN F
IPC: G05B11/01
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: A seat (16) folding apparatus is provided with a passive Rf frequency link (84/90) that requires that a person be within a certain limited distance from the vehicle (10) to operate the seat folding mechanism. A foreign object detection system, such as a plurality of weight sensors (24,52,64,82), is provided in the seat to detect foreign objects on the seat (16).
Patent GB-2427990-A (GB)
Title: Image processing by volume rendering
Inventor: MATSUMOTO KAZUHIKO
IPC: A61B6/03
Filed: 2006-02-07
Abstract: A threshold value T which is a little larger than voxel values of a target tissue such as bloodstream is determined. Next, a virtual ray is projected, and voxel values on the virtual ray are obtained as an array A1 (original array) . Then, an array A2 (replaced array) is generated by the voxel values of the array A1 which are equal to or larger than the threshold value T are flipped-over at the threshold value T. Then, a part of the data on the array A2, e.g., flipped-over data corresponding to the center part of the calcified region is excluded. Next, a maximum value M2 on the array A2 is obtained, and a value M1 on the array A1 corresponding to the value M2 is obtained. Then, the value M1 is employed as a pixel value for the virtual ray.
Patent GB-2441973-A (GB)
Title: Golf club
Inventor: MATHER JAMES STEPHEN BOYD
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A golf club head comprises a hollow rigid box section with an extending rear base plate 240. A plurality of ribs connects the base plate to the rear of the head. The gaps between the ribs may be filled with a plastic material and a weight 242 is attached to the base plate. Further weights may be added if required.
Patent GB-2442037-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for embedding the control data of image pocessing on a digital device
Inventor: HOKSTAM ISMAEL FARAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-09-23
Abstract: A process control data system includes a digital data storage device containing process control data 1 along with image data. The process control data 1 comprises off but is not limited to license data, resolution validation data, device id/authentication data and usage expiry data on the digital data storage device 6. The process control data is encoded onto the digital data storage device using a process control encoder 2. The image data is captured using an image data capture device. Once images have been captured and are ready for processing the image data is optionally uploaded over a non-secure network, including the internet 8 to be fed into a process data control decoder 10. The process control decoder 10 carries out the function of decoding the process control data in order to perform device authentication, image aspect ratio validation, image resolution validation, servicing licensing and image resolution validation. Depending on the output bits from the process control decoder the process paid device is either sent for processing, recycling 12, discarding or processing is terminated. The method also includes recycling 12 the process control device through setting and re-setting the digital data storage device using the process control encoder 2 and process control decoder 10 respectively.
Patent GB-2446574-A (GB)
Title: Heated shower seat
Inventor: GONTAR ANTONI HAROLD NIKOLAS
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: A shower seat 2 includes a heating element 8 for warming the seat. A power supply 10 for the heating element is connected to a controller 16. In addition, a flow sensor 14 for detecting the supply of water to the shower 6 is connected to the controller 16 and a switch 12 for detecting whether the seat 2 is in a seating position or a storage position is also connected to controller 16. Controller 16 controls power supply 10 to turn the heating element 8 on when the seat is moved from the storage position to the seating position, and to turn the heating element off when water is supplied to the shower 6.
Patent GB-2446768-A (GB)
Title: Footwear with magnetic soles
Inventor: POVEY MATTHEW ANTHONY
IPC: A43B3/00
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: Footwear that has a magnet in the sole of the footwear that allows the footwear to be detachably attached to each or detachably attached to other metallic objects such as a radiators again to allow the footwear to be stored or for fun. The magnets are partially encased in a threaded plate that is screwed in and out of the sole, allowing the magnets to be offset from where the sole meets the ground so that minimal metallic objects are accidentally picked up when the footwear is being worn, and for the magnetic plate to be positioned level with the sole to allow the shoe to be detachably attached to each other and to metal objects such as radiators and fridges.
Patent GB-2437625-A (GB)
Title: Rainwater augmented domestic low-pressure water supply
Inventor: SHEPHARD IAN
IPC: E03B3/02
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: A water supply system for a building having rainwater guttering comprises a receiver (21) mountable in or on the building beneath the rainwater guttering and means (20) for directing rainwater from the guttering into the receiver, means to divert solid matter from the rainwater without impeding its discharge to the drain provided by chute 1, downward curved surface 2 and comb and mesh filter 3 and means to clean the water via a filter 7 and self cleaning arrangement 22. First and second water level detectors (11 and 12) are associated with the receiver for detecting a predetermined minimum and maximum water level in the receiver and providing control for a pump (9). A water storage tank (13) in the building is connected to at least one water outlet in the building and is sufficiently elevated above the or each outlet to provide a flow of water from the outlet. The mains water supply to the storage tank is controlled in conventional manner by a float valve (18) which closes at a first level in the tank. A second water level detector (14) is associated with the storage tank for detecting a predetermined maximum water level in said tank above said first level. The pump (9) is provided for pumping water from the receiver (21) to the storage tank (13) through filters (15, 16) and a sterilizer (17) when the second water level detector 14 indicates a level below the predetermined maximum.
Patent GB-2434688-A (GB)
Title: Generating and displaying spatially offset sub-frames
Inventor: ALLEN WILLIAM J
IPC: G09G3/20
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A display device (26) for displaying an image (12) using a first sub-frame (30) and a second sub-frame (30) is provided. The display device comprises an array (508) having a first plurality of pixels (602) and a second plurality of pixels (602) offset from but overlapping the first plurality of pixels and a control unit (502). The control unit is configured to cause the array to display the first sub-frame using the first plurality of pixels, and the control unit is configured to cause the array to display the second sub-frame using the second plurality of pixels.
Patent GB-2436382-A (GB)
Title: Distributed shared I/O cache subsystem
Inventor: PALOMAR ARMANDO
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: A method and system for a decentralized distributed storage data system. A plurality of central processors each having a cache may be directly coupled to a shared set of data storage units. A high speed network may be used to communicate at a physical level between the central processors. A coherency protocol may be used to communicate at a logical level between the central processors.