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Patent GB-2430547-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing a substrate having areas of different hydrophilicity and/or oleophilicity on the same surface
Inventor: KUGLER THOMAS
IPC: H01L33/26
Filed: 2005-09-20
Abstract: Methods for the production of flexible substrates suitable for microelectronic components such as TFTs and LEDs are disclosed. The substrate surface has adjacent regions of different wetting contrast; hydrophilicity and/or oleophilicity. Inkjet printing can then be used to selectively deposit electronically functional materials onto the hydrophilic or hydrophobic areas, in order to form high resolution device regions. The method may include the step of forming a first area comprising an inorganic material on a flexible substrate precursor 1 in the form of a pattern, to form a substrate wherein the inorganic material is at least partially exposed at the substrate surface. A composition comprising a polymer matrix, particulates of inorganic material, and a solvent may be coated on the substrate precursor then left to dry. The surface may then be patternwise treated, for example exposed to surface oxidation using a photoresist 3 which strips away a portion of the polymer matrix revealing the inorganic particles at the surface, rendering the treated part hydrophilic (step D). Subsequent exposure of the entire surface to CF4 plasma retains the hydrophilicity of the patterned areas and renders unpatterned areas which are low in surface inorganic material hydrophobic and oleophobic.
Patent GB-2430581-A (GB)
Title: Access router selection method
Inventor: SATTARI NIMA
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: In a heterogeneous network environment a method of selecting an access router (20) among a number of available access routers (20, 22, 24) for a group of mobile network nodes (14) attached to a mobile router (12), each access router (20, 22, 24) providing access to packet-switched resources in a respective network domain (26, 28, 30) and each mobile network node (14) having a desired QoS level at the network layer, which method comprises the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) determining a group QoS level acceptable to substantially all mobile network nodes (14) in said group; <LI>(b) using said group QoS level to query at least one of said number of respective network domains (26, 28, 30) to determine whether or not it can meet said group QoS level; and <LI>(c) using a response from said at least one network domain (26, 28, 30) to decide whether or not to perform a network layer handover of said group of mobile network nodes (14) to one of said number of available access routers (20, 22, 24). </SL>
Patent GB-2416375-A (GB)
Title: Speed-changing device
Inventor: HIRAKI HIKOSABURO
IPC: B60W20/00
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A speed-changing device is capable of enhancing energy efficiency in all speed ranges from a low-speed to a high-speed range, and the device has no torque interruption so that operability is improved. The speed-changing device has an input shaft (3), an intermediate output shaft (8), a planetary gear mechanism (9), a first pump/motor (7), and a second pump/motor (15) connected to the first pump/motor (7). The input shaft (3) is connected to a first element (planetary carrier (12)) of the planetary gear mechanism (9), the second pump/motor (15) is connected to a second element (sun gear (19)) of the planetary gear mechanism (9), the intermediate output shaft (8)is connected to a third element (ring gear (16)) of the planetary gear mechanism (9), and a switching mechanism (syncromesh mechanism (6)) selectively connecting the first pump/motor (7) to either the input shaft (3) or the intermediate output shaft (8).
Patent GB-2420143-A (GB)
Title: Removable seal apparatus for use in a substantially vertical shaft
Inventor: FORSTER GRAEME
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: The removable seal apparatus 2, primarily for use in manhole shafts during construction or repair, comprises a body portion to which at least one first support element 3a-d is mounted so that it is movable between a first condition where it does not engage the shaft and a second condition where it engages the shaft in order to fix the apparatus in place. The first support element(s) preferably comprises a rod which is pivotally or slidably mounted on the body, which itself preferably comprises a substantially planar support surface 4. The body may include a longitudinal lip which is designed to engage the shaft. The apparatus may include one or more second support elements 6 movable between a folded and an unfolded condition, the second support elements preferably being triangular elements connected to the body by hinges 12 such that that apparatus has a substantially square footprint when the second elements are unfolded. At least one of the first support elements may be mounted to a respective second support element. The apparatus also preferably comprises a compressible gasket disposed on a first face of the body which can be compressed by a compressing plate so that it extends to provide a seal between the body and the shaft.
Patent GB-2432541-A (GB)
Title: Aid for ascending a fixed rope
Inventor: MOORHOUSE CHRISTOPHER EWART
IPC: A63B29/02
Filed: 2005-11-24
Abstract: A rope tensioning aid 6 for use with a sit-stand type single rope ascending device having a first ascender 2 attached to the climber's harness and engaged on the rope 3, a second ascender 1 engaged on the rope 3 above the first ascender 2 to be movable to ascend the rope 3 by the hand of the climber and a foot loop 4 attached to the first ascender 1. The rope tensioning aid 6 comprises two holes 10 for attaching the aid 6 to the foot loop 4 of the ascending device and an aperture 8 for the rope 3 to pass through such that, in use, the aid 6 is free to ascend the rope 3 with the foot loop 4 when the climber transfers his/her weight to the first ascender 2 (figure 3) and moves the second ascender 1 along the rope 3 with the rope passing through the aperture 8, the aid 6 being such that it grips the rope 3 when the climber pushes down on the foot loop 4 (figure 4) causing the rope 3 between the first ascender 2 and the aid 6 to tension thus making it easier for the first ascender 2 to be moved along the rope 3 as the climber stands up on the foot loop 4. A slot 9 is provided to engage/disengage the rope with the aid 6.
Patent GB-2433536-A (GB)
Title: Metal section for forming temporary roadway
Inventor: RICHARDS PETER EDWARD
IPC: E01C9/08
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A hollow box-like one-piece metal section (10) of cold rolled steel comprises respective parallel spaced upper and lower surfaces (12,13), and respective opposite side surfaces (14,15) which define an outwardly directed dovetail projection (16) and a complimentary shaped dovetail recess (17). The section has no internal strengthening ribs, and its free longitudinal sides are welded together. A multiplicity of sections (10) can be interconnected to form a temporary roadway, with the projection of one section being slidingly engaged longitudinally into the recess of the section adjacent thereto. Adjacent sections are welded together at the abutting upper surfaces (12).
Patent GB-2425674-A (GB)
Title: Defect mitigation in display panels
Inventor: ZHANG XUEMEI
IPC: G02F1/13
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: Defects in a display panel are mapped 100, and the defect information is associated with the display system or associated 110 with the panel. During panel operation, the values of pixels neighboring defective pixels are altered 120 to minimize their visibility to the observer. In a first model, luminance error caused by a defect is compensated by adjusting neighboring pixels. In a second model, errors in luminance and one of the two chrominance channels are compensated by adjusting neighboring pixels. The defect mitigation methods shift the errors introduced by defective pixels into high spatial frequency elements and chromatic elements, to which the human eye is not sensitive.
Patent GB-2441305-A (GB)
Title: Medical device
Inventor: PAUL ELIZABETH
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: The device 2 comprises a first transparent section 4 and a second opaque section 6. The second section may have an area providing information to the user. The device may also comprise a pressure sensing means 10 which detects a change in pressure on the device and which may trigger an illumination means. The device may further comprise a microprocessor. In use the device is placed against the body and pressure applied as a test for septicaemic rash.
Patent GB-2431296-A (GB)
Title: Insulation displacement connection
Inventor: PAVLOVIC SLOBADAN
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: A connector for engaging an electrical conductor 6 that includes a wire 22 surrounded by insulation 24 including a housing 8 formed with a first slot 26,28 engageable with the wire 22 and including first and second laterally-spaced surfaces 32 having between them a first width that is less than a width of an outer surface of the insulation 24 and greater than a width of the wire 22. A cover 10 having a second slot 50,52 engageable with the wire 22 includes third and fourth laterally-spaced surfaces 54 spaced along a length of the conductor 6 from the first and second surfaces 32, and offset laterally from the first and second surfaces 32, the third and fourth surfaces 54 having between them a second width that is less than a width of an outer surface of the insulation 24 and greater than a width of the wire 22.
Patent GB-2428390-A (GB)
Title: Agitation device for sample containers
Inventor: KAUFMANN KLAUS
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2005-05-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for agitating sample containers (2), in particular microtitre plates and to an agitation device comprising an oscillating plate (3) that holds the sample containers and an excitation drive (4) for generating the oscillating motion of the oscillating plate. The oscillating plate is subjected to resonant oscillations, is preferably connected to a device base (9) in a fixed manner that allows oscillation by at least four spring elements (5, 6) consisting of several individual springs (10) and is held on an oscillation plane.
Patent GB-2434233-A (GB)
Title: Automated feature-based analysis for cost management of direct materials
Inventor: STACKLIN ALAN J
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A system and method for managing costs of a target part is presented. The system and method entails five steps. First, the system and method provides features characteristics information of the target part. Second, system and method provides financial information related to the target part. Third, the system and method provides purchasing demand information related to the target part. Fourth, the system and method analyzes the features characteristics data, financial information, and purchasing demand information. Finally, the system and method compares the target part should cost to a supplier's price of the target part to determine cost saving opportunities.
Patent GB-2436452-A (GB)
Title: Fork-lift reach truck with vibration compensation
Inventor: ECKERSLEY PAUL JOHN
IPC: F16F15/027
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: A ground-level conveying vehicle, in particular a fork-lift reach truck, with a vehicle frame (1 fig 1), a lifting structure 7 and at least one movement device such as an actuator such as a linear actuator 16 (19 fig 5) for moving the lifting structure 7 in relation to the vehicle frame 1. An electrical control device is provided for activating the actuator 16 (or 19 fig 5). At least one sensor 20, 21 (or 22, 23, 25 figs 5 and 6) is provided to detect vibratory movement of the lifting structure 7, the sensor may be a force sensor, a relative movement sensor or a hydraulic pressure sensor. The sensor 20, 21 is operatively connected to the control device which activates the at least one actuator 16, (19 fig 5) as a function of the output signal from the sensor 20, 21 in such a way that the actuator 16 (19 fig 5) exerts on the lifting structure 7 a counterforce compensating for vibratory movement. The movement device may be formed by a pushing device for displacing the lifting structure 7 in relation to the vehicle frame 1 in an essentially horizontal direction (9 fig 1) or by an inclination device for movement about an essentially horizontal axis 12.
Patent GB-2434984-A (GB)
Title: Sunscreen composition
Inventor: DUEVA OLGA V
IPC: A61K8/34
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: A photoprotective composition comprising one or more sunscreen agents and one or more optimizing agents selected from the group consisting of diol, alcohol, glycol, polyhydric alcohol, any derivatives thereof, and any combinations thereof, wherein said one or more optimizing agents, taken alone or in combination, has a dielectric constant greater than 13.
Patent GB-2433570-A (GB)
Title: Composite pipe having at least one metal end piece and method of manufacturing such a pipe
Inventor: PAULSHUS BJORN
IPC: F16L9/147
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: A composite pipe having at least one metal end piece (2, 3) with a free end and a non-metal tubular component (10). The tubular component (10) is coupled to the at least one end piece (2, 3) opposite of the free end of the end piece (2, 3), by means of at least one peripherally extending, axially acting groove (6, 7) that the non-metallic tubular component (10) engages. The non-metallic tubular component (10) generally comprises axial fibres (11) extending down into the at least one groove (6, 7). The groove (6, 7) has a bottom (13) and a flank (14), which flank is located furthest away from the free end of the end piece (2, 3). Between the flank (14) and the axial fibres (11) there is provided an intermediate layer (15). Also described is a method of manufacturing such a composite pipe.
Patent GB-2439567-A (GB)
Title: Resonant discontinuous forward power converter
Inventor: JACQUES RUSSELL
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A discontinuous resonant forward converter comprises a polarity matched transformer 206, a switch such as MOSFET 212, an output rectifier such as diode 220 and a smoothing capacitor 222. Switch controller 210 is configured to control the timing of switch 212 such that current only flows to the smoothing capacitor 222 at node X when switch 212 is on and substantially no current flows during a resonant period when switch 212 is off. A small secondary inductor (fig 5c) may contribute to current limiting and a free-wheel rectifier is not necessary. The length of duty cycle is preferably such that the off period includes half a cycle of sinusoidal resonance to reset transformer 206. The duty cycle and frequency may be fixed but also can be controlled in response to inputs of the energy level in transformer 206, the primary voltage, an auxiliary winding (fig 6a) voltage, the current through switch 212 and whether operation in a current limiting mode, a standby power mode or mains ripple rejection is required. During start up the frequency may be increased and the converter operated in a non-resonant mode. Current limiting may be achieved by pulse width modulation. In a standby mode switch pulses may be omitted or skipped. The control circuit can be implemented on a single integrated circuit and provides zero volt switching, improved start up, current limiting and regulation, and alleviates the effects of component tolerances in the resonant circuitry.
Patent GB-2437181-A (GB)
Title: A billiards rest
Inventor: MORLEY DESMOND EDWARD
IPC: A63D15/10
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A snooker, pool or billiards rest 2 comprising a body 12, a head 6, and a shaft 10 therebetween. The shaft 10 is bendable such that the head 6 is repeatedly repositionable relative to the body 12. Preferably the shaft 10 comprises a plastically deformable material, such as a bendable metal tube comprising a helical outer section. The rest head 6 can be positioned relative to the shaft 10 by bending or deforming the shaft 10, and remains in the chosen position until the head 6 is repositioned as desired. The head 6 may have a cue guide in the form of a pair of protrusions 7 and a foot portion 8 that may rest on the table surface. An extension is preferably received in the body 12. The shaft 10 is preferably a gooseneck formed of a metal helical spring.
Patent GB-2447523-A (GB)
Title: Disabling a first input function dependent on the focus of a handheld device
Inventor: MAJOR HARRY R
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: A method of enabling an input on a handheld electronic device in which a disambiguating input interpretation function is disabled upon detecting that the focus of the device is on a particular component of the hand held electronic device (eg a password entry field). A second interpretation function (eg multi-tap) is then used A handheld electronic device may include a reduced QWERTY keyboard and is enabled with disambiguation software. The device may provide output in the form of a default output and a number of variants. The output is based largely upon the frequency. i.e., the likelihood that a user intended a particular output, but various features of the device provide additional variants that are not based solely on frequency and rather are provided by various logic structures resident on the device. The device enables editing during text entry and also provides a learning function that allows the disambiguation function to adapt to provide a customized experience for the user. The disambiguation function can be selectively disabled and an alternate keystroke interpretation system provided. Additionally, the device can facilitate the selection of variants by displaying a graphic of a special <NEXT> key of the keypad that enables a user to progressively select variants generally without changing the position of the user's hands on the device.
Patent GB-2456303-A (GB)
Title: Steam iron with steam control
Inventor: LEE PAK MAN
IPC: D06F75/18
Filed: 2008-01-08
Abstract: The steam iron includes a control device 17 adapted to give an initial steam event through a soleplate 13, followed by a subsequent steam event of reduced flow rate and/or reduced volume. The iron includes a water tank 14 along with the heatable soleplate 13. The control device may separate initiation of the initial and subsequent steam events by a determinable time interval. The time interval may be determined by the output of a temperature sensor. The steam events may be a steam burst. The iron is also used in a method of steaming a steam iron on demand by providing an initial steam burst and a subsequent steam emission of reduced flow rate.
Patent GB-2459830-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger organiser
Inventor: DUBAS STEPHANIE
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: A clothes hanger tidy rack for storing multiple and different types of garment hangers comprises a rectangular frame with a number of horizontal rungs from which hangers may be suspended. The hanger tidy may be hung in a wardrobe, retail shop unit, or over a door and may be manufactured from plastic powder coated wire or from cardboard. The height of the organiser may be changed by adding or removing sections. A printed sleeve containing a photo may be provided for marketing purposes.
Patent GB-2447744-A (GB)
Title: A control system for use with a filter cleaning apparatus
Inventor: SINGH AVNIT
IPC: B01D37/04
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: A control system (100) for use with a filter cleaning apparatus, the filter (40) is supported in a housing (22) and has a surface at which particulates are separated from a fluid stream passing through the filter and collected, the control system (100) comprises a header (60) for supplying pressurized fluid to at least one blowpipe (80) for directing a stream of cleaning fluid into the filter (40) to dislodge particulates from the surface of the filter. An actuatable valve (82) is fluidly connected with the header (60) and the blowpipe (80). Upon actuation, the valve permits (82) pressurized fluid to flow from the header (60) to the blowpipe (80). A wireless receiver (120) is associated with the valve (82) to actuate the valve upon receiving an actuation signal.
Patent GB-2448041-A (GB)
Title: Control system for dimmable windows
Inventor: MITCHELL BRADLEY J
IPC: B60J3/00
Filed: 2008-03-14
Abstract: Electrically dimmable windows 14 for vehicles such as aircraft are powered by energy harvesting devices 18a on-board the aircraft, such as photovoltaic cells or devices generating current from motion or temperature differentials. The harvested energy is stored and used to control the opacity of the windows 14 based on individual window 14 opacity settings selected either by passengers or a cabin attendant. Each window 14 has an associated control circuit 16 that controls the electrical power applied to the window 14 based on the selected opacity setting. The control circuit 16 includes a low energy usage processor that remains in a sleep mode until a change in the opacity setting is detected. Each control circuit may include a radio transceiver that wirelessly receives control signals from a transmitter operated by the cabin attendant in order to simultaneously remotely control the opacity settings of multiple windows.
Patent GB-2460425-A (GB)
Title: Personal utility bag with hanging hook
Inventor: HAWES GARY
IPC: A45C3/00
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: A utility bag comprises a container body 1 provided with a handle 3 and a hook for suspending the container body from its upper region. A storage compartment 5 has a door 6 which is hinged along its lower edge, with restraining webs 11, 12 provided for retaining the door in a shelf-like open position. The strap 20 is provided with a hook-shaped hanger 23 and an L-shaped gripper 24 having a depending tongue 25 and a projecting tongue 26 to which the strap 20 is connected. A mirror 18 may be releasably secured to the outside of the container body by means of hook-and-loop fastener material.
Patent GB-2449764-A (GB)
Title: Imaging devise with superimposed figure on video output
Inventor: HASHIMOTO SUSUMU
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: An imaging device 100 has a video camera 130 and having a zoom function, a holder 140 for the camera and a processing module to superimpose a figure at a reference point on a display 500. The figure may be a zoom icon (CM, figure 10) and may be visible for a predetermined time after a zoom function has been initiated, and the reference point may be the centre of the camera's field of view. The device 100 may be a visual presenter, having a foldable document table 120 and foldable support arm 140 with mechanism to keep alignment of camera head 145 with document table 120. The zoom function may be digital or optical. Control buttons may be provided on the camera head (191-195, figure 4) or on a lower part of the arm 165-167 and connectors may be provided on the back of the device (161-162, figure 2). Digital zooming may be controlled by positioning of the superimposed figure.
Patent GB-2450225-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial formulation
Inventor: GOTTARDELLO PRISCILA
IPC: A61K31/44
Filed: 2008-06-05
Abstract: An antimicrobial formulation containing a pyridine thiol and a bis-quinolinium salt which contains a cation of formula below: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=30 WI=71 LX=684 LY=850 TI=CF> <PC>wherein n is an integer from 3 to 18. The pyridine thiol may be a metal pyrithione salt e.g. zinc pyrithione, and the bis-quinolinium salt may be a dequalinium salt. The formulation may be used for the treatment of a bacterial condition especially acne or body odour, and is suitably applied topically.