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Patent GB-2396513-A (GB)
Title: Folding portable mobile phone
Inventor: KUBO TETSUYA
IPC: H04M1/2747
Filed: 2000-11-01
Abstract: A folding mobile phone with an internal display and an external display, and a detachable earphone microphone accessory, where the external display displays caller information, such as telephone number and/or name of caller, when an incoming call is received, and information regarding the destination party, such as telephone number and/or name of destination party, when a call is made and on an outer surface of the telephone there is an operation section for operating at least the functions of establishing and releasing a call. Preferably there is also a single button dialling key on the outer surface of the phone and an antenna retractable slantwise on the side of the phone.
Patent GB-2413109-A (GB)
Title: Waste compaction unit and method
Inventor: JARDINE MARK HAMILTON
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: This invention relates to a unit for compacting waste prior to disposal. The invention provides A waste compaction unit 1 for fitting into a housing comprising a lid and an interior for collecting waste, the compaction unit comprising a plunger 7 comprising bellows housable in said lid; a pump 5 connectable to the plunger; and a compaction tube arrangeable to partially extend into the bin interior wherein the pump is arranged in operation to inflate the bellows to extend the plunger axially along the compactor tube towards the interior such that any waste collected therein is compacted.
Patent GB-2414035-A (GB)
Title: Connecting device for connecting an article releasably to a retaining ring
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: E05C3/16
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A connecting device (300) for connecting an article (800) releasably to a retaining ring (10) includes a housing (4) attached to the article (800), a rotating member (5) mounted rotatably within the housing (4) by a pivot pin (53), and a positioning member (6) disposed movably within the housing (4) . The rotating member (5) is rotatable between a release position and a retaining position, and is biased to the release position. When the retaining ring (10) is inserted into a slot (46) in the housing (4), it engages a retaining groove (51) in the rotating member (5) and rotates the rotating member (5) from the release position to the retaining position. When the rotating member (5) rotates to the retaining position, the positioning member (6) is biased to move within the housing (4) along a direction parallel to the pivot pin (53) so as to engage a positioning unit of the rotating member (5), thereby preventing further rotation of the rotating member (5) relative to the housing (4) . At this time, the retaining ring (5) is confined within the retaining groove (51) in the rotating member (5) and between the rotating member (5) and the housing (4).
Patent GB-2400590-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension assembly
Inventor: ANDERSEN GORDON K
IPC: B60G7/02
Filed: 2001-08-08
Abstract: A suspension assembly comprising a first side plate 10 a first control arm 32, a first extendable suspension element 24 and a second extendable extension element. The side plate has an upper vertical plate section 52 and a horizontal plate section 54 forming a shoulder configured to be mounted to a first elongated frame member. The side plate also has a lower vertical plate section 56 substantially parallel to the upper vertical plate section, wherein the first control arm is pivotally supported by the lower vertical plate section.
Patent GB-2405355-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine having audio output controlled via a digital signal processor
Inventor: GOFORTH TODD W
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: A gaming machine 10 comprises one or more speakers 140, a master gaming controller or CPU 101, and a digital sound system 100. Digital sound system 100 comprises at least one memory unit 121 storing data in the form of wave files or wave table data, and a digital signal processor (DSP) 120 which produces audio output for speaker(s) 140, DSP 120 being adapted to generate original audio output and/or modify existing sound files. Sound system 100 may include an event sequencer or other programmable logic device (PLD) 110 which converts instructions from CPU 101 into instructions that can be executed by DSP 120, and PLD 110 may prevent DSP 120 from communicating directly with CPU 101. DSP 120 may alter musical or tonal parameters while a sound file is playing, and/or may synthesise music in real time. DSP 120 may tailor the audio output to a current user of the machine, e.g. by tailoring the language, gender, accent and or style selections. Digital sound system 100 may include a microphone 141 and speech recognition logic, and the DSP may recognize speech used at or near the machine, e.g. to record and playback the reaction of a user.
Patent GB-2405462-A (GB)
Title: Ceiling mounted part for a ceiling mounted light
Inventor: HAASE ULRICH
IPC: F21V19/00
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: Ring shaped ceiling mounting part 1 having a collar and a circular opening for inserting a bulb 2, furthermore comprising a ring-like retaining part 4 by means of which the bulb 2 is held captive, characterised by the fact that the ring-like retaining part 4 is pivotably fixed to the collar or pivot ring 5 so that it can be adjusted into a fitting position in which the bulb 2 can be accessed and a use position in which it is aligned approximately coaxially with the installation opening and forms an abutment for the ends of the bulb 2. The ring-like retaining part may be manufactured from round wire or spring wire.
Patent GB-2417669-A (GB)
Title: Egg-cooking utensil of frying pan shape
Inventor: POWELL BRIAN
IPC: A47J29/00
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: A pan-shaped egg-cooking utensil comprises a base with a peripheral side wall, the base being flat on its lower surface and on its upper surface except for at least one ridge 1 projecting upwardly from its upper surface. The ridge(s) 1 together with the side wall form barriers defining at least one cooking area 3 to accommodate a respective egg and a separate steam-producing area 2, the barrier around each area 2 or 3 being continuous. Each cooking area 3 may be round, elliptical or square or any other shape, for example to produce a cooked egg of sandwich shape. The utensil may be a shallow pan with a lid made from material which conducts and reflects heat, and the lid may be flat.
Patent GB-2406273-A (GB)
Title: Rubber compositions
Inventor: WALTERS IAN
IPC: C08L21/00
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: The application discloses coherent, processable rubber compositions containing cured rubber particles, especially recycled crumb rubber, dispersed in a curable base rubber. A processable composition - particularly one which can be roll-processed into a self-sustaining web - is achieved by including in the curable rubber a low-viscosity curable rubber component such as a liquid rubber. This component wets the crumb rubber enabling it to disperse fully during mixing and connect intimately into the structure upon curing. This technique enables larger quantities and/or smaller particle sizes of the crumb rubber to be successfully incorporated while maintaining processability. Inert fillers can be used or omitted, reducing density. The novel rubber compounds are particularly suitable for making into layer products such as mats and flooring materials. Desirably these are laminated with fabric such as tufted textiles. This can be done in a compression moulding process.
Patent GB-2411528-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector having contact provisionally-retaining and completely-retaining means
Inventor: TAKAHASHI TOSHIHARU
IPC: H01R13/436
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A connector includes a housing 3 a front holder 4, a provisionally-retaining member 25,26 and a completely-retaining 26 member. The housing includes a plurality of terminal receiving chambers 5 in which metal terminals are accommodated and a plurality of elastic retaining arm portions for respectively retaining the metal terminals. The front holder is attached to the housing in a completely-retaining position through a provisionally-retaining position. The front holder prevents the elastic deformation of the elastic retaining arm portions in the completely-retaining position. The front holder allows the elastic deformation of the elastic retaining arm portions in the provisionally-retaining position. The provisionally-retaining member 25,26 retains the front holder 4 to the housing 3 in the provisionally-retaining position. The completely-retaining member 26 retains the front holder 4 to the housing 3 in the completely-retaining position. The completely-retaining member 26 is provided at one region so as to retain the housing and the front holder, and includes an operation portion for releasing the retaining of the housing and the holder, and the operating portion is disposed so as to be exposed to the exterior.
Patent GB-2426206-A (GB)
Title: Turf Tiles
Inventor: GASKARTH JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: E01C13/08
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A turf tile (10) comprises a rectangular plastics pallet (12) having vertical sides, an apertured surface (14) and edge lips (28). A plastics porous bat (30) covers the surface of the pallet, and a growing medium (60) is supported on the bat. Growing turf (70) is provided on the growing medium. The bat is constructed from shredded plastics material melded together into a porous structure that both allows unimpeded flow of water through the bat and retains water within its pores. Several pallets may be structurally interconnected, whereby said same plurality of tiles may be lifted and transported together as a single, larger turf tile. A method of constructing the turf tiles comprises laying the pallets with bats on the ground, and spreading growing medium over the whole area, driving vehicles over the pallets/bats, as may be desirable to facilitate the spreading and levelling of the growing medium. Turf or seed is then lain on growing medium and left for sufficient time to allow the turf to mature.
Patent GB-2412934-A (GB)
Title: Expandable tubular with compensation for axial contraction
Inventor: JOHNSON CRAIG D
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: An expandable tubular 28 has compensation portions 38 that allow radial expansion without axial contraction. The tubular has slots 32, which are shaped to define the expansion compensation portions. which include spring segments 40. The spring segments change length during radial expansion of the tubular. The segments may deform elastically or plastically. The tubular can be used as a casing, sand screen, or conduit.
Patent GB-2414505-A (GB)
Title: Combination loft ladder and lift
Inventor: QUARE DANIEL HARRY CORBY
IPC: E06C7/12
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: Apparatus is provided for lifting a load 30 through a hatch 10 through a floor or ceiling. A ladder 12 is fitted to one side of said hatch and extendable through and below the hatch. A lift carriage 32 fits onto the ladder for movement upwards or downwards along the ladder. A hoist 38 is attachable to the lift carriage via cable 34 for raising or lowering thereof A frame 40, 42 for fitting to the floor or ceiling behind the hatch 10 has a movable portion 28 provided with a support for receiving the lift carriage on hoisting said lift carriage from said ladder through the hatch, The movable portion 28 is arranged on further hoisting of the lift carriage to pivot to from a lowered position where the support is in register with the top of the ladder to a raised position in which the lift carriage becomes located above and behind the hatch.
Patent GB-2428746-A (GB)
Title: Buoyancy energy converter
Inventor: JOHNSTON JAMES IAN
IPC: F03B17/02
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A device potentially composed of a multiplicity of vertically orientated containers of any height which have liquid levels maintained by self-powered base pumps designed to run optimally by neutralizing liquid head pressure intensity. Energy extraction occurs in two phases. Phase 1 is where singular or clustered objects connected to drive shafts are evacuated at the base of a container, yielding energy from the natural phenomenon of buoyancy. External empty objects are caused to track the upward movement of these internal objects. Phase 2 is where these external objects are filled with liquid at the top of the containers, yielding natural potential energy. The magnitude of available energy is proportional to the number of containers. The time during which that energy is availability is proportional to the height of the containers. Operations are phased to overlap giving constant power yield in the form of rotational torque intended to turn permanent magnet (NIB) generator shafts. The device can be installed anywhere, including underground, operates 24/7, requires no external power input, produces no environmental pollutants of any kind and lends itself to enhancements using all the latest technologies. As shown, a potentially buoyant object 6 is connected eg by a chain 4 to an output shaft 10 (which may drive an electrical generator 15 ) and is movable vertically inside a liquid-filled container 1. The object 6 is repeatedly filled with and emptied of liquid to make it repeatedly non-buoyant and buoyant, respectively, so that the object 6 moves up and down, driving the output shaft 10.
Patent GB-2429101-A (GB)
Title: Train control system utilising an interface between an interlocking and trackside processing equipment
Inventor: CLIFTON RAYMOND
IPC: B61L21/08
Filed: 2005-08-13
Abstract: A train control system comprises an interlocking with a bi-directional interface to processing equipment which communicates safety information to ad from a train. In one embodiment the processing device can pass indications through the interface that modify the interlocking. In a main embodiment, specific interlocking functions can be delegated to the processing equipment. In use, the system indicates routes to the interlocking where an approaching train is under control of the processing equipment. The indication may be dependent on the setting of a valid route and additionally a valid movement authority. Once the interlocking reports a route set, the processing equipment authorises an approaching train into that route. The indication is maintained until the processing equipment removes the indication that the next train is not under the control of the equipment or the interlocking detects an emergency condition that requires the removal of the route.
Patent GB-2417585-A (GB)
Title: Routing interrupts on a computer system with partitions running multiple operating systems
Inventor: ZILAVY DANIEL V
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A system 300 comprises a general purpose event (GPE) register logic 305 configurable to provide multiple system control interrupt (SCI) output signals and to map selected event signals to selected SCI output signals SCI 0, 1, 2 where the multiple SCI output signals can be routed to multiple partitioned computer systems. An example of the type of system being used is one in which a first partitioned computer system is running a first operating system and a second partitioned computer system is running a second operating system. An advantage of using register logic 305 in a computer running multiple operating systems is that interrupts could be handled by the operating system responsible for the hardware causing the interrupt.
Patent GB-2414847-A (GB)
Title: Safeguards against cheating and malfunctioning of gaming devices that use forms of cashless wagering
Inventor: SCHNEIDER RICHARD J
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-03-28
Abstract: This disclosure relates to a safeguard system on networked gaming devices. The safeguard system measures how much monetary value is output by a particular gaming device, in any form. If the gaming device has delivered an amount of value that is over a threshold amount, a warning is generated. The warning could be a visual or audio warning on a central controller, or could be an audio signal transmitted to floor personnel. Embodiments of the safeguard system include timers so that the performance of the gaming device can be independently measured over one or more time periods. The safeguard system is operable with gaming devices that accept and pay only physical currency, those that accept and pay in both physical currency and electronic methods, and those that only accept and pay by electronic methods. Some embodiments are able to remotely shut down the gaming device if the device is suspected of being cheated or malfunctioning.
Patent GB-2418598-A (GB)
Title: Wand arrangement for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: FISCHER RICHARD J
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: An upright type vacuum cleaner has a detachable wand assembly 36, the wand having a first end 34 equipped with a handle 40, 42, and a second end with an air inlet 33, the second end being connectable to a wand coupler 44, on the main cleaner body or housing, the first end having a flexible hose 46 attached thereto, the hose being in conmmunication with the suction source 50 and dirt collector 22, such that when the second end of the wand is attached to the coupler the cleaner is used in a normal floor cleaning mode using the main suction head, and a 'speciality' cleaning mode where the head is deactivated and the wand is detached for use independently. The advantage over know art is that the handle 40, 42 is in a more natural position to use the wand.
Patent GB-2428545-A (GB)
Title: Blind transport format detection with cyclic redundancy check and a variable threshold value
Inventor: SHIEH SHIN-LIN
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A method for BTFD decoding of signals having at least a message block of k-bit from a length candidate set S= s1,s2, ... si , wherein the k message bits are encoded by a CRC encoder and processed by an (n, l, m) convolutional encoder to generate encoded data that includes decoding a received frame to form a decoded sequence that includes an si-bit message and an error correcting code, calculating a path metric value   w  (si) value, comparing   w  (si) with a threshold value, repeating the decoding and calculating steps if   w  (si) is greater than the threshold, and updating the threshold to be   w  (si) if   w  (si) is less than or equal to the threshold. In another embodiment, the value   w  (si) is calculated for all candidate lengths, the calculated values are sorted into e.g. ascending order, and each candidate is traced back in turn, starting from the candidate with the lowest   w  (si) value. If the CRC check for a traced-back candidate is successful, processing is stopped. If not, the next candidate is considered (Fig. 6, not shown).
Patent GB-2431827-A (GB)
Title: Radio bearer management in a cellular communication system
Inventor: AL-BAKRI BAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A cellular communication system comprises a network based radio bearer controller (123) which is arranged to control and manage the setup and operation of radio bearers. The radio bearer controller comprises a RAB processor (201) which is arranged to set up a plurality of user plane radio bearers for a user equipment (101). The plurality of user plane radio bearers all support a common service. The radio bearer controller (123) further comprises a link processor (203) which links the plurality of user plane radio bearers. The radio bearer controller (123) can process linked user plane radio bearers in relation to each other, for example by terminating all linked user plane radio bearers if a single radio bearer fails. The invention may be particularly suitable for a UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunication System) communication system supporting services using a plurality of UMTS user plane radio bearers.
Patent GB-2436395-A (GB)
Title: A heat resistant cable
Inventor: RODWAY GILES
IPC: H01B7/295
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: The present invention provides an electric wire (100) comprising an electric conductor (110) surrounded by an inner (120) and an outer (130) insulating sheath layer, wherein the inner sheath layer (120) is formed into a sheath by extrusion to surround the electric conductor (110), and wherein the inner sheath layer (120) comprises an extruded matrix of particulate material (121) and binding material (122). Preferably the binding material is a polymer and the particulate material is one of magnesium hydroxide, talc, calcium carbonate titanium dioxide, aluminium trihydrate, silica, alumina, zinc sulphide, antimony trioxide or other inorganic / organic materials. Preferably the inner layer sinters when exposed to high temperatures such as a flame.
Patent GB-2422714-A (GB)
Title: CPP giant magnetoresistive element
Inventor: SAITO MASAMICHI
IPC: H01L43/08
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A CPP giant magnetoresistive element 1 includes a multilayer film T1 including a lower pinned magnetic layer 40 having a laminated ferrimagnetic structure including a lower first pinned magnetic sublayer 41 , a lower nonmagnetic intermediate sublayer 42 , and a lower second pinned magnetic sublayer 43; a lower nonmagnetic layer 50; a free magnetic layer 60; an upper nonmagnetic layer 70; and an upper pinned magnetic layer 80 having a laminated ferrimagnetic structure including an upper second pinned magnetic sublayer 81, an upper nonmagnetic intermediate sublayer 82, and an upper first pinned magnetic sublayer 83 disposed in that order. Each of the free magnetic layer and the lower and upper second pinned magnetic sublayers is composed of a NiFeX alloy or NiFeCoX alloy, X being an element which decreases the saturation magnetization of a NiFe or NiFeCo base. X can be Cu, Au, Ag, Zn, Mn, Al, Cd, Zr or Hf. The free layer is made of two sublayers one of NiFeX or NiFeCoX and one of CoFe which is in contact with the nonmagnetic layer and is thinner than the other sublayer.
Patent GB-2430105-A (GB)
Title: Imaging device
Inventor: KUNO TETSUYA
IPC: H04N9/67
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: An imaging device comprising a color signal generating means (20) for outputting first color signals (R5, G5, B5) according to incident lights, and a matrix computing means (67) that produces first color signals, color signals obtained by multiplying the first color signals by a first constant (i) as an index, color signals obtained by multiplying the first color signals by a second constant (j) as an index, and second color signals (R6, G6, B6) obtained by performing matrix computation, including multiplying by matrix coefficients, on these color signals. The first and second constants and matrix coefficients are so defined that combined characteristics of the color signal generating means (20) and a spectral sensitivity characteristics correcting means (6) approximate to the color vision characteristics of a human or spectral sensitivity characteristics obtained by linear-transforming them. Accordingly, a good color reproducibility can be implemented to enable a high-sensitivity imaging in the dark without using an infrared ray removing filter for color vision correcting in the imaging device.
Patent GB-2432113-A (GB)
Title: Folding and collapsing stowable vehicle seat with intermediate position
Inventor: KRESKY FRED C
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly (10) is attached to a floor attachment bracket (18) by pivoted front and rear leg assemblies (20,22). A seat base frame (12), the floor attachment bracket (18) and the front and rear leg assemblies (20,22) form a four bar link that supports the seat assembly (10) on a floor pan (40) of a vehicle. The floor pan (40) defines a stowage well (42) into which the seat assembly (10) may be selectively stored. The four bar link may be rotated to a limited extent when the seat back frame (16) is in its normal seating position to provide a tip and kneel position (fig 6). In the tip and kneel position (fig6) the seat (10) is disposed intermediate the seating position (fig 3) and fully stowed position (fig 5 and 2) with the seat back frame (16) upright to provide improved ingress and egress to areas of the vehicle behind the seat assembly (10).