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Patent GB-2405329-A (GB)
Title: Spring units
Inventor: SPINKS SIMON PAUL
IPC: A47C25/02
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: The spring unit for use in a bed or mattress comprises a plurality of rows of springs 2,4,6,8 arranged in adjacent relationship, the rows being arranged singly or in groups by one or more shrouds which pass around the rows or groups of rows such that there are two layers of the shroud(s) between each row or each group of rows of springs, the layers being movable relative to one another. The springs may be pocketed springs, double pocketed springs, or any other suitable type of spring. Rollers 80, 82, 84 or other low friction means may also be provided between the layers of adjacent shrouds.
Patent GB-2417577-A (GB)
Title: Memory controller with randomised bank selection
Inventor: LEABACK PETER
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: A memory controller, coupled to a processor and a banked random access memory device, is configured to receive an address from a processor and separate the address into a first portion 30 which is directly mapped to a row address of the RAM device, a second portion 32 relating to a bank address of the RAM device and a third portion 34 which is directly mapped to a column address of the RAM device. The second portion 32 is mapped to a bank address by applying a randomising function 36 which enables the memory banks to appear in a random, or irregular or non-cyclic order in a conceptual memory map relating the processor addresses to the memory locations to be accessed in the RAM device. The randomising function could be applied using an exclusive-OR (XOR) function 38. A second processor could also be used, supplying a second address. Incremental addressing could be used by the two processors so that the likelihood of the same bank being repeatedly addressed by both processors is reduced. The banked RAM device could be banked dynamic RAM (DRAM).
Patent GB-2403491-A (GB)
Title: Expandable well screen
Inventor: RUDD WAYNE
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: There is disclosed, in one embodiment of the invention an expandable downhole tubular (10) comprising an expandable inner support tube (14) an expandable outer tube (18) ; and a filter tube (22) located between said inner support tube (14) and said outer tube (18), the filter tube (22) comprising at least one filter portion (24) and at least one extendable portion (28) coupling axial edges of said filter portion (24), said extendable portion (28) being extendable to accommodate circumferential expansion of said filter tube (22).
Patent GB-2404951-A (GB)
Title: Reducing pin count of an integrated ignition coil and ionization detection circuit by multiplexing ionization and coil charge current feedback signals
Inventor: ZHU GUOMING GEORGE
IPC: F02P3/05
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: This invention is related to the field of internal combustion (IC) engine ignition diagnosis systems. More particularly, it is related to the field of detecting an ionization signal in the combustion chamber of an IC engine using the ionization signal to monitor ignition parameters and diagnose engine performance. In a first preferred embodiment, the present feature of the invention multiplexes both the ionization and driver current feedback signals into one signal, thus reducing cost and making coil packaging easier. The multiplexed signal first outputs the ionization detection signal and then replaces the ionization signal with the charge current feedback signal when the charge command Vin is enabled. In other words, the multiplexed feedback signal outputs the ionization feedback signal and switches to the charge current feedback signal when the charge command Vin is active. In a second preferred embodiment, the present feature of the invention comprises a method and apparatus to multiplex the ignition driver gate signal with both the ignition coil charge current feedback signal and the ionization signal, thus reducing the package pin count by two.
Patent GB-2420846-A (GB)
Title: A Cooling System for a Motor Vehicle Engine
Inventor: LLC FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES
IPC: F01P7/14
Filed: 2004-12-04
Abstract: A cooling system for an internal combustion engine 1 has a coolant circuit through which a coolant is circulated by a pump 2, and includes at least one electronically controlled flow control valve 9 located at a coolant outlet from the engine. The system may include an actuator (10 fig 2) and at least one sensor 11 associated with each electronically controlled valve. The system may also include a thermostat 12, a radiator 15, a degas reservoir 14, and a cabin heater 13. The valve actuator may be operated by engine vacuum, and controlled by a valve control unit 17 which receives control signals from an electronic control module 18. The electronic control module may receive a variety of input signals, such as vehicle parameters 19, power-train parameters 20, cooling parameters 21, etc. The condition of the valve may be monitored to determine the degree of valve opening, by use of a sensor which may comprise a rotary potentiometer. The positioning of the valve at the outlet of the engine permits the pump to increase pressure within the engine but without subjecting other cooling system components to this pressure increase. When several electronically controlled flow control valves are used, the arrangement permits separate control of coolant through the cylinder block (50 fig 4) and the cylinder head (60 fig 4).
Patent GB-2422453-A (GB)
Title: Dynamically allocating resources according to a privacy policy
Inventor: MONT MARCO CASASSA
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2005-01-22
Abstract: A computer network has a number of resources 30. One or more trusted localisation provider 48 certifies the location of the resources 30. Encrypted data 42 is closely associated with a policy package 40 defining privacy policies for the data and metapolicies for their selection. A trusted privacy service 44 enforces the privacy policies. The trusted privacy service 44 is arranged to supply a key to a resource 30 to allow that resource to process data if the trusted privacy service determines from the trusted localisation provider 48 certifying the location and other contextual information of the resource 30 that the privacy policy allows processing of the data 42 on that resource in that location.
Patent GB-2417613-A (GB)
Title: A PMA synchronous reluctance machine rotor arranged for in situ magnetization of the permanent magnet elements.
Inventor: CHEONG DAI HO
IPC: H02K19/02
Filed: 2005-02-07
Abstract: A permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance machine has magnetizable elements inserted into outer flux barriers of a plurality of flux barriers 30 formed along the radius of a rotor 2, and bridges 32 or slim portions 32b formed on inner flux barriers at positions corresponding to the positions of the unmagnetized elements 31,31b so that a magnetising force can be imposed on the elements through the stator coils to form the permanent magnets.. Alternatively, a steel insert 50 may be temporally installed to bridge the flux barriers 30 during magnetization. The arrangement allows the completed rotor to be assembled to its load without debris being attracted to the rotor surface since magnetization occurs after assembly.
Patent GB-2408294-A (GB)
Title: Power generator and turbine unit
Inventor: SUSMAN HECTOR FILLIPUS ALEXAND
IPC: F03B13/12
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A power generator (8 in fig 1.) comprises an underwater turbine unit 10 including a turbine mounted in a liquid flow channel 14. The flow channel 14 comprises a venturi comprising a symmetric divergent-convergent-divergent venturi. The turbine is provided with pumping means 18 for pumping fluid to a generator (20 in fig. 1), which may be located separately from the turbine.
Patent GB-2426466-A (GB)
Title: Climbing aid
Inventor: HEMSLEY DAVID
IPC: A63B29/02
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A climbing aid in the form of a camming device comprises two support arms 2, 4 rotatably mounted about an axis 6, each arm having at its free end at least two pivotally mounted cams 8, and locking means 50 for preventing rotation of the arms on reaching a predetermined angle with respect to each other.
Patent GB-2426743-A (GB)
Title: Foldable stroller
Inventor: RED LAN
IPC: B62B7/10
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A stroller is convertible between an unfolded state and a folded state, and includes a wheel frame (1), a brace member (4) and a handle frame (2). The handle frame (2) includes two inclined swing rods (21) connected pivotally to the wheel frame (1), and a handle rod (23) disposed above and connected pivotally to the swing rods (21). The brace member (4) interconnects the wheel frame (1) and the swing rods (21) so as to prevent rotation of the swing rods (21) relative to the wheel frame (1). Means (5) is provided for biasing the swing rods (21) towards the unfolded configuration. After two sliding sleeves are moved upwardly on the handle rod (23), the handle rod (23) can be pivoted forwardly relative to the swing rods (21) so as to fold the stroller.
Patent GB-2414244-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming an electrocoating film, electrocoating film, and electrodeposited article
Inventor: KAWANAMI TOSHITAKA
IPC: B05D1/28
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: The present invention has for its object to provide a method of forming an electrocoating film having an excellent smoothness and exceptionally high dielectric properties with a drastically reduced incidence of pinhole formation, such an electrocoating film, and such an electrodeposited article. A method of forming an electrocoating film comprising coating a work with an electrocoating composition curable by heating and irradiation with an activation energy beam in which an electrodepositing step, an aqueous cleaning step, a pre-baking step, an activation energy beam irradiation step, and a post-baking step are serially carried out in the order mentioned.
Patent GB-2418120-A (GB)
Title: Navigating through a content database stored on a digital media player
Inventor: RICHARDS ANDREW
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2005-09-12
Abstract: The digital media player presents a simple approach to navigating through content information; it requires typically just three buttons to accomplish all navigation tasks: a selection button, an up button and a down button. If the EPG lists a given programme name, plus associated programme time and station, and the user selects the programme time, then it becomes possible for the user to alter the value of this category using the up/down buttons; if the down button is pressed once, then the EPG will scroll down to the subsequent programme stored in the content database (i.e. the next programme on the same station). If pressed again, then information on the programme after that will be shown. The user can readily select (using the single selection button) any category corresponding to an item displayed on the player. Using the up/don navigation buttons, he can then explore what other programmes are listed in the stored database and that have different values for the selected category.
Patent GB-2423925-A (GB)
Title: Display system
Inventor: CHASMER GODFREY VICTOR
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: A display system comprises a support panel (15) for use in a vertical disposition and having a plurality of parallel rectangular grooves (17) extending thereacross, each groove having planar side flanks. A generally U-shaped insert (20) is fitted into a groove and has a pair of arms (22,23) which interact with the side flanks of the groove, the inner surface of the arms defining respective shoulders (26) part-way therealong so that the internal spacing between the arms (22,23) adjacent the base of the insert is greater than at the outer end of the insert. A hanger has a side plate (10) and a locking flange (11) projecting substantially at right angles from the side plate, the flange having at least one upstand (13) projecting from the main area of the flange (11), in the opposite direction to the side plate (10). In use, the flange (11) is fitted into an insert (20) already located in a groove (17) in the support panel (15), with the side plate (10) depending downwardly so that on moving the side plate towards the panel, the upstand (13) hooks behind the shoulder (26) in the upper arm (22), to lock the hanger in position.
Patent GB-2432456-A (GB)
Title: High power semiconductor laser diode
Inventor: SCHMIDT BERTHOLD
IPC: H01S5/22
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: Semiconductor laser diodes, particularly high power AlGaAs-based ridge-waveguide laser diodes, are often used in opto-electronics as so-called pump lasers for fiber amplifiers in optical communication lines. To provide the desired high power output and stability of such a laser diode and avoid degradation during use, the present invention concerns an improved design of such a device, the improvement in particular significantly minimizing or avoiding (front) end section degradation of such a laser diode and significantly increasing long-term stability. This is achieved by separating the waveguide ridge into an active main ridge section 4 and at least one separate 12 located at an end of the laser diode, which may be passive. The separation is provided by a trench or gap 10 in the waveguide ridge. The active waveguide section 4 is at least partly covered by the electrode 6 providing the carriers that does not extend to cover the separate ridge section, which thus remains essentially free of carriers injected through said electrode. There may be a plurality such separate ridge sections, e.g. two separate ridge sections, one at each end of the laser diode, dividing the ridge waveguide into three ridge sections, an active main ridge section in the center and a passive separate ridge section at either end (fig 4f). The trenches between the sections and/or the shape and size of the separate ridge section(s) may be adjusted to act as spatial mode filters.
Patent GB-2419909-A (GB)
Title: A device and a method for selective control of fluid flow between a well and surrounding rocks
Inventor: DYBEVIK ARTHUR HRRMAN
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: A device and a method for selective control of fluid flow between a flow pipe (14) of a well and surrounding rocks (12). The flow pipe (14) is provided with at least one flow through particle filter (16) placed externally on the flow pipe (14) and between the flow pipe (14) and the rocks (12). The filter (16) is connected in a flow-through manner to the flow pipe (14) via a flow channel (38). The characteristic of the invention is that the flow pipe (14) is provided with an imperforated pipe wall inside of and vis--vis said flow channel (38) when installing the flow pipe (14) in the well. Then the flow pipe (14) may be perforated selectively inside of the flow channel (38) for one or several filters (16) along the flow pipe (14), whereupon fluids may flow through the flow channel (38) and the filter (16) via perforation apertures (54) in the flow pipe (14).
Patent GB-2422210-A (GB)
Title: Operating system of construction machinery
Inventor: MATSUDA MITSUNORUI
IPC: E02F9/20
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: An operating system of construction machinery capable of giving advice on efficient operation to an operator, wherein specified state values on the operating state of the construction machinery, for example, hydraulic pressures or engine rotational speeds are detected (S101), and the frequency distribution of the state values for each specified time interval is calculated (S102). The variable range of the state values is classified into multiple zones beforehand, and different set target values are pre-set for these zones. For each zone, the frequency distribution is compared with the set target value (S104, 106, 108, 110, 112), and according to the results of comparison for each zone, an applicable message is selected from specified messages and outputted (S105, 107, 109, 111, 113). The output message may be selected according to the combination of the results of comparison of the multiple state values such as the hydraulic pressures and engine rotational speeds.
Patent GB-2423178-A (GB)
Title: Use of location awareness to detect potentially suspicious motion or presence of equipment in a healthcare environment.
Inventor: GRAVES ALAN F
IPC: G16H40/40
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: A system for detecting potentially suspicious motion of a piece of equipment in a healthcare establishment. The system comprises a first functional entity adapted to determine a set of authorized clinicians associated with the piece of equipment; a second functional entity adapted to determine, based at least in part on data regarding wirelessly detectable tags associated with the authorized clinicians and the piece of equipment, when the piece of equipment is in motion and satisfies a remoteness condition with respect to a subset of the authorized clinicians; and a third functional entity adapted to signal potentially suspicious motion of the piece of equipment in response to the piece of equipment being in motion and satisfying the remoteness condition with respect to the subset of the authorized clinicians. In this way, it may be possible to thwart an attempted theft of equipment.
Patent GB-2426248-A (GB)
Title: Anion-binding polymers and uses thereof
Inventor: CONNOR ERIC
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: Anion-binding polymers are described. The anion-binding polymers in some cases are low swelling anion-binding polymers. In some cases, the anion-binding polymers have a pore volume distribution such that a fraction of the polymer is not available for non-interacting solutes above a certain percentage of the MW of the target ion for the polymer. In some cases, the anion-binding polymers are characterized by low ion-binding interference, where the interference is measured in, for example, a gastrointestinal simulant, relative to non-interfering buffer. Pharmaceutical composition, methods of use, and kits are also described.
Patent GB-2428796-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for calibrating a laser projection device
Inventor: ASHFORD CURTIS M
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: The apparatus includes a target 32 having a reflective portion 48 and a mask 56 surrounding the reflective portion. The mask includes a material that changes appearance when excited by a laser (for example, the mask may include a fluorescent material that turns from orange to yellow in colour when excited by a laser). To calibrate a laser projection device a plurality of positioning stages (212, figure 4) are placed on a calibration wall surface (208). A target (214) may be mounted in each of the positioning stages and position coordinates for each of the targets are entered into the laser projection device. When a target is excited by the laser it is determined whether the beam is in alignment with the target (214).
Patent GB-2429832-A (GB)
Title: Neutron generator tube having a high voltage insulator extending in a non-bounding relationship with an accelerating gap
Inventor: YAKOVLYEV KOSTYANTYN I
IPC: H05H3/06
Filed: 2006-08-07
Abstract: A neutron generator tube for borehole logging is disclosed comprising an ion source 21 to provide a source of hydrogen isotope ions, a means 22 to store and control the pressure of hydrogen isotopes atoms associated with the ion source 21, a target assembly 24 for producing neutron bombardment by the hydrogen isotope ions, an ion accelerating gap 30 with an ion travel directing lens defined by two or more electrodes 23,26 selectively connected to one of the ion source 21 and the target assembly 24, and a high voltage insulator 27 associated with the ion source 21 and the target assembly 24 in a non-bounding relationship with the acceleration gap 30. The disclosed arrangement may be suited to provide reduced internal voltage gradients, an increased tube lifetime, a substantially monoenergetic neutron flux on the generator surface, and unchanging ion optics characteristics.
Patent GB-2426809-A (GB)
Title: Faucet spray head hose storage bag
Inventor: JEPPESEN BEN
IPC: B65H75/34
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A faucet assembly includes a faucet hub, a hose (33, fig 8), a hose retraction mechanism (75, fig 8) and a storage bag 175 for storing any slack in the hose. The hose storage bag 17t has two pockets, a first pocket 183 for storing the hose and a second pocket 185 preferably for storing documentation supplied wit the faucet. The second pocket 185, preferably has an opening 187 transverse to the opening 186 of the first pocket 183. The bag 175 may be provided with hook openings 176 which may be used to suspend the bag 175 from the faucet hub.
Patent GB-2427697-A (GB)
Title: Field replaceable sensor module and methods of use thereof
Inventor: BAIRD ALISTAIR R
IPC: G01D3/02
Filed: 2005-04-05
Abstract: A field replaceable sensor module. The field replaceable sensor module of this invention comprises a housing, the housing being configured such that the housing is capable of being ready connected and disconnected to a multipurpose device and including one or more input ports, and one or more electrical interface connectors, one or more sensors operatively connected to the one or more input ports and attached to a surface of the housing, an electrical subsystem capable of receiving one or more signals from the one or more sensors and capable of providing one or more digitized output signals, and a computer readable memory having data stored therein, the data comprising sensor calibration data.
Patent GB-2432431-A (GB)
Title: Error measurement in a closed loop control system
Inventor: GUILFIRD JOHN H
IPC: G05B11/06
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: A system and method for controlling output of a system component includes a control loop operable to measure the output and to adjust one or more operating characteristics of the system component in response thereto, the control loop including a plurality of parameters that define its performance and a loop controller unit operable to measure an error of the output and to adjust one or more of the parameters in response thereto.
Patent GB-2444082-A (GB)
Title: Treatment apparatus for plant matter
Inventor: JONES CHRISTOPHER MARTIN
IPC: A01C1/00
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: Treatment apparatus 10 comprises red-light emitting means 15 and blue-light emitting means 16, in particular diodes, for emitting red light and blue light, respectively, and directing the emitted light into a target zone 14 for irradiation of plant matter 13 when disposed in the zone. The diodes 15, 16 are operable to provide a substantially homogenous blend of the emitted red and blue light in the target zone for at least a major part of the period of emission and to emit the light at wavelengths of 625 to 660 nanometres for the red light and 440 to 470 nanometres for the blue light with intensities in the target zone of up to 500 microEinsteins for the red light and up to 400 microEinsteins for the blue light. The apparatus includes a control unit 21 to control the diodes 15, 16 to provide a predetermined relationship of the intensity of at least one of the emitted red light and emitted blue light to the period of emission of that light so as to ensure that the irradiation is sufficient to achieve the result of stimulating, in the irradiated plant matter, a phytochemical response enhancing nutritional value, storage life or other characteristics.
Patent GB-2433128-A (GB)
Title: Endoscopic instrument with variable guide channel diameter
Inventor: KNODEL FRANK
IPC: A61B1/018
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: An endoscopic instrument with a shank 2 comprises at least one guide channel 4 (4') for a laser probe 8. A flexible narrowing 22 is provided in a section of the guide channel 4 (4') connecting to the distal end, with which the clear diameter of the guide channel 4 (4') may be changed in at least one direction. The instrument has a simple construction permitting a more accurate alignment of the laser beam.