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Patent GB-2381683-A (GB)
Title: A re-configurable wavelength add-drop multiplexer
Inventor: KELLY TONY
IPC: H04J14/02
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: A re-configurable wavelength add-drop multiplexer comprising: a wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer (1) for receiving a first multi-wavelength optical signal and separating this into second optical signals each of a different wavelength; a plurality of switching devices (Figure 4) each associated with one of the second optical signals for selectively transmitting the second signal back to the wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer (1) or dropping the second signal and replacing it with another signal which is transmitted back to the wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer (1), the wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer (1) multiplexing the signals transmitted back to it from each of the switching devices (Figure 4) into a third (multi-wavelength) optical signal, each switching device (Figure 4) comprising a first channel (31) arranged to receive said second signal and transmit it back to the wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer (1), a second channel (33) arranged to receive said second signal and to transmit it away from the wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer (1) to drop the signal and a third channel (34) arranged to receive said another signal and transmit this back to the wavelength multiplexer/demultiplexer (1), each of the channels (31, 33, 34) comprising a semiconductor optical amplifier (13, 14, 18) which is selectively operable to determine whether an optical signal can pass through that channel. A non-reflective version with two separate AWG's is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2384511-A (GB)
Title: Insulating frame member
Inventor: BOOTH BRIAN PAUL
IPC: E06B3/263
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: A frame member for a glazed door or window has inner <B>2</B> and outer <B>4</B> aluminium sections connected by a thermally insulating web <B>6</B> which extends along the locking edge of the door and has a formation, which may be a groove <B>8</B>, for receiving a lock mounting plate <B>10</B> which supports a locking device <B>12</B>. A second thermally insulating web <B>36</B> may extend between the inner <B>2</B> and outer <B>4</B> aluminium sections.
Patent GB-2377180-A (GB)
Title: Blood collection device
Inventor: FOSTER DAVID
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: A blood collection vessel of pleated compressible form has an inlet port for connection to a patient and two outlet ports, each for connection to a blood bag. The vessel may be compressed before use whereby its tendency to expand creates a vacuum to draw blood from the patient. The inlet port may include an additional connection to a vacuum source. The device is useful in autologous transfusions.
Patent GB-2389727-A (GB)
Title: Histogram equalisation for colour invariance
Inventor: FINLAYSON GRAHAM
IPC: G06T7/40
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: A colour image comprises colour values in each of one or more colour channels for each of a plurality of points, or pixels, within the image. The image is represented by rank ordering the values in the or each colour channel. The image representation generated in this way is usable for automated-vision or computer-vision tasks.
Patent GB-2389098-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing container
Inventor: DRIVER CRAIG
IPC: G01F11/28
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: A container 10 comprises a first chamber 12 and a second chamber 14. The container 10 is arranged to contain and measure volumes of fluid cement additives and in particular concentrated liquid cement additives, for example plasticizers. The second chamber 14 is in fluid communication with the first chamber 12 through the conduit 16. In use, the lid 26 is removed from the container 10 and the side walls of the first chamber 12 are squeezed to reduce the volume of the first chamber 12 in order for the concentrated liquid plasticizer to flow in to the second chamber 14. The measured amount of concentrated liquid plasticizer can then be poured into a further container and diluted ready for use. Accordingly, the container accurately measures the amount of concentrated liquid plasticizer needed and reduces any waste.
Patent GB-2381961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in earthing pipes
Inventor: ALLADICE CARLTON COLIN
IPC: H01R4/18
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to an earth connector comprising a metal pipe 10 having a connecting member 14 integrally attached to it. The connecting member 14 is designed to be connected to a cable 24 to earth the pipe 10. The connecting member 14 clamps the cable 24 by use of a manual tool, e.g. pliers. The connecting member 14 may have recesses 22 in the outer wall to allow easier clamping of the cable 24.
Patent GB-2379584-A (GB)
Title: Selecting communication data for storage
Inventor: OZEKI KEISUKE
IPC: H04M1/72445
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: A radio terminal for communication with a base station, connected to a data processing terminal, detects predetermined data from communication data to be stored in memory. The device may be for a pda for transmitting emails or web browsing. The selected data may be a URL, mail address or mail content. A data analyser between a baseband part and an external interface part may be used to detect data for internal storage. A modem for executing data transform permitting data transmission may be externally connected. The internal data analyzer permits collective management of data transmitted and received by itself and by a data processing terminal.
Patent GB-2380574-A (GB)
Title: Printing shipping labels for recycling printer components
Inventor: GALLIVAN SUSANNE M
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: Systems and methods are described for printing shipping labels for recycling printing device replaceable components (214). When a printing device (202) detects an end-of-life condition of a replaceable component (214) in the printing device (202), a printing device user is prompted to enter information identifying the user and/or the printing device (possibly after accessing a web site (206)). Alternatively, this information may be stored in component memory (218) of a replaceable component (214) where it is obtained by the printing device (202) automatically. An appropriate recycling location (240, 250) is determined from the information (240, 250) and a shipping label including the address of the recycling location (240, 250) is printed from the printing device (202).
Patent GB-2391672-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle obstacle warning system using polling of remote transponder tags
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JAMES
IPC: G01S13/93
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A detection system for a vehicle 10 such as a forklift truck comprises a unit for mounting to the vehicle 10 and a plurality of remote devices 11 arranged to be carried by personnel within the working environment of the vehicle. The unit in the vehicle 10 is arranged to sense for the presence of the remote devices 11 and to output a warning signal to the driver when any device 11 is detected within the vicinity of the vehicle 10. In this manner accidents between pedestrians and vehicles are avoided. Also, false alarms are avoided because the unit will only detect the devices and not other objects within the working environment of the vehicle. The remote devices may be passive resonant transponder tags. The presence of the tags may be achieved by polling of the transponders in the close vicinity of the vehicle. The polling may only be made when the vehicle is reversing and may only be made in a limited area.
Patent GB-2392974-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting heater front
Inventor: TAYLOR GREGORY RICHARD
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: A heater comprises a structure member 6 (which may comprise part of the heater casing 7), a fire box, a heater control and a front panel 2 through which the fire box is viewed, such that when the panel is closed the heater control is covered, wherein the panel 2 is pivotably connected to the member 6. The panel may have a centred opening such as a transparent or translucent window. The panel 2 and member 6 are each rotatably connected to an end of at least one rigid link 8,10. The geometry of a spring 20 and links 8,10 may provide an overcentre action such that the panel 2 is biased into the closed or open position. Preferably there are a pair of links on each side of the panel, one link 10 above the other 8 on each side wherein link 10, the upper link, may be longer than link 8.
Patent GB-2382113-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for automatic actuation of a vehicle
Inventor: JAGER THOMAS
IPC: B60W30/184
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for automatic actuation of a vehicle brake. According to the method, a gear which is actuated by an external force is normally actuated so that it does not completely interrupts the torque transmission between a drive motor and at least one vehicle wheel. According to said invention, it is determined whether the vehicle speed is null or weather the vehicle is in reverse motion when the drive motor is operating and a forward gear of a gear box is engaged. If the vehicle is in reverse motion, a vehicle brake is actuated by means of an external force and the torque transmission is completely interrupted between the driving motor and a vehicle wheel.
Patent GB-2396529-A (GB)
Title: Location based mobile service provision
Inventor: STEPHENS PAUL
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A method (300) of providing location based services using a wireless communication system (100, 200) that facilitates communication to and/or from a plurality of communication units (250-262). The method includes the step of transmitting a wireless message (220), from a mobile service provider (112) to a number of communication devices in a location (210). The wireless message indicates a service to be provided by the mobile service provider (112) at the location (210). This enables mobile service providers to enhance their business via their mobile communication device, i.e. advertise their services to a geographically near, group of users. Preferably the recipient group of users have previously subscribed to, or registered their interest in, the services provided by the mobile service provider.
Patent GB-2384538-A (GB)
Title: Reel type pipeline laying ship and method
Inventor: STOCKSTILL LYLE
IPC: F16L1/19
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: A pipeline laying ship and an improved method of laying a pipeline in a marine environment is disclosed. The pipeline laying ship is a dynamically positioned barge (10) or self-propelled dynamically positioned vessel with a hull (11) having a deck (14) area that supports a pair of reels (16, 17). The reels are independently rotatable, and are position to generally port and starboard relative to one another. A pipe joint storage area (27-29) is provided for containing multiple joints of pipe. One or more pipeline welding stations (WS-1-3) are provided on the deck next to the reels, the pipeline welding stations being positioned to join the joints of pipe together to form an elongated pipeline that can be wound upon a selected reel of said pair of reels. A tower (19) is provided for guiding the elongated pipeline as it is unwound from a selected reel, the tower including at least a bend controller (21), a straightener (22) and a tensioner (23). The tower is transversely and movably mounted upon the hull between the port and starboard positions that enable a pipeline to be welded and then wound upon either of the reels and to be unwound from either of the reels for launching to the sea bed via the tower. The tower can be mounted upon a transverse track (77, 78). The tower can be positioned aft for launching the pipeline from the hull stern. The tower can be mounted amidships for launching the pipeline through a vertical hull opening or "moon pool" (18).
Patent GB-2385228-A (GB)
Title: Image scanner having sensor array movable in two dimensions.
Inventor: SPEARS KURT E
IPC: H04N1/191
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: An image scanner has a photodetector imaging sensor array 100 that moves in two dimensions - for example, in Y directions 106, 112 and X direction 108 - when scanning a document. As shown in Figure 2, a more complicated embodiment uses plural image pickup arrays 200 on a moving carriage assembly 200 to scan image areas 206, 212 as shown by arrows 208, 210, 214. As shown in Figures 3A and 5, the carriage 300, 500 is driven in the X - Y scan pattern by a single motor 320 driving a pulley and belt system 302, 304, 306 or 504, 506; motion is transmitted to the scan carriage 300, 500 by rotating connectors or tabs 308, 508, and the carriage 500 may slide on a support 502. The motor may be a linear stepper motor. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the arrangement may comprise deflecting walls or guides to aid movement of the scan carriage or assembly on belts or chains. The invention serves to reduce the size of image sensor array required, and thus reduce costs.
Patent GB-2389205-A (GB)
Title: Unified tag memory for multi-level cache memory
Inventor: LYON TERRY L
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a unified tag memory subsystem for a multilevel cache memory system. The unified tag system receives a cache line address including a tag index portion, a high order part and an optional cache line extension field. The tag index portion indexes a tag memory which has way-specific address tags, and lower level flags. A comparator compares the high order part with each way-specific address tag to detect a match. Lower level hit logic determines a hit when the comparator detects a match and the lower level flag indicates a valid lower level cache entry; upper level hit logic determines a higher level cache hit when the comparator detects a match and the upper level valid is set. In particular embodiments, lower level flag indicates a way of storage where associated data may be found in lower level cache data memory. Also the system could have at least two way-specific address tags and at least two first comparators. The system could have cache coherency logic coupled to the tag memory system, which could be cache snoop logic. There could be a plurality of first comparators for multiple ways of associativity.
Patent GB-2398042-A (GB)
Title: Disc for mounting in a spoked wheel
Inventor: ATKINSON JUNIOR ANTHONY
IPC: B60B7/20
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: The disc has a central aperture for the wheel hub, a radial split for threading it through the sets of spokes to lie between the sets, and a metal counterweight affixed, e.g. glued, over the split to prevent it rotating when the wheel rotates.
Patent GB-2389012-A (GB)
Title: Re-connection of dormant packet data service in wireless network.
Inventor: BAE BEOM-SIK
IPC: H04W4/16
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A page message containing a service reference identifier (SR ID) is transmitted and the response message used by the base station to determine whether to terminate or re-connect dormant data services to a mobile. The base station may enter an active mode if the SR ID requests a particular data service, such as ftp or vod, or terminate the connection if the page message indicates that re-connection of the inactive connection is unavailable or rejected. The sleeping link may then be released, saving network resources.
Patent GB-2402841-A (GB)
Title: A method of providing location based information to a mobile terminal within a communications network
Inventor: RIISE SOREN
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: A location of a mobile terminal is predicted based on a user profile which shows the users usual location at a particular time. The method consists of, interrogating a component of the communications network to determine the location of a mobile terminal within the communications network, repeating the above process a number of times over a period of time (e.g. a week), generating a location profile for the mobile terminal, storing the location profile, and providing location based information to the mobile terminal by predicting the likely position of the mobile terminal determined by the stored location profile. The advantage is that most mobile terminal users tend to follow the same pattern every week and therefore, once a profile for a user is determined it should reduce network traffic due to location determination.
Patent GB-2408389-A (GB)
Title: Insulation arrangement for a planar section of a coil
Inventor: FUJIYOSHI TOSHIKAZU
IPC: H01F27/32
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: A coil comprises a planar section of a coil 38 which is covered with an insulating coating 46. A plurality of said insulated coil sections 38 may be stacked and interconnected to provide a required inductive coil or transformer device (see figure 2). The planar coil section 38 is formed from a metallic sheet with a central window and a slit extending from the window to the outer edge of the sheet. Connection terminals 38c, 38d are formed adjacent to and on either side of the slit such that they face one another across the slit. Part of a magnetic core is arranged to extend through the window formed in the insulated coil sections. Pre-formed insulating films 56 may be bonded by an insulating resin 58 on to each individual coil section to provide each said coil with an insulating coating. This insulation arrangement is intended to provide a compact device which is easy to assemble whilst fulfilling the required safety standards.
Patent GB-2395644-A (GB)
Title: Authentication to an update service provider
Inventor: SAKAGUCHI HARUHIKO
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-02-24
Abstract: A service providing apparatus and method wherein system identification data for specifying a service target device and the user of the device concerned is issued to the device concerned, and authentication processing is carried out on the basis of the system identification data to provide a service to the device concerned.
Patent GB-2395200-A (GB)
Title: Vitrified superabrasive tool and method of manufacture
Inventor: LI ROUNAN
IPC: B24D3/14
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: An abrasive tool includes a superabrasive grain component, a filler component that comprises hollow bodies and a vitreous bond. Natural and synthetic diamond, cubic boron nitride and combinations thereof can he employed as the superabrasive grain component. The vitreous bond component includes zinc oxide and at least two alkali metal oxides. The vitreous bond component can further include barium oxide. A method for producing an abrasive tool includes combining a superabrasive grain component, a filler component that includes hollow bodies and a vitreous bond component that includes zinc oxide and at least two alkali metal oxides. The combined components are fired at a temperature in a range of between about 600 {C and about 850 {C, preferably in an ambient air atmosphere.
Patent GB-2422214-A (GB)
Title: A traffic filter for a decentralised peer-to-peer network
Inventor: MCNAB CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: A traffic filter for a decentralised peer-to peer data network is disclosed. A decentralised peer-to-peer data network comprises a number of interconnected ultrapeer nodes, each ultrapeer node being arranged to: accept connections from a number of other leaf and ultrapeer nodes; maintain a database identifying material available from each connected leaf node; receive search queries from connected leaf nodes and other ultrapeers, forward received search queries to connected ultrapeers and provide data from the database matching a received search query. The traffic filter (40) includes an ultrapeer node (41-43), a filter module (44) and a protected material database (45). Upon receiving a search query the ultrapeer node (41-43) is arranged to pass the query to the filter module (44), the filter module (44) being arranged to analyse the query in dependence on content in the protected material database (45) to determine if the query relates to protected material, the filter module (44) being arranged to filter queries relating to protected material and pass non-filtered queries to the ultrapeer node (41-43) for subsequent processing.
Patent GB-2408233-A (GB)
Title: Fake-proof adhesive tape
Inventor: WANG CHUNG-CHIN
IPC: C09J7/00
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: A fake-proof adhesive tape having a substrate (1), a first identification layer (2), a second identification layer(3), a first adhesive layer (4), a second adhesive layer(5), and at least a reinforced portion (6)is proposed. The reinforced portion is locally formed at least between the substrate and the first adhesive layer to strengthen an adhesion between the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer, thereby preventing peeling between the first identification layer and the second identification layer when the fake-proof adhesive tape is used.
Patent GB-2409287-A (GB)
Title: Flash lighting with adjustable spectral content
Inventor: LEE KIAN SHIN
IPC: G03B19/02
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: A light module 14 associated with a camera 12 provides flash light LF having a spectral content that is adjustable according to one or more drive signals. The light module includes one or more emitters of light R1-BN of at least two different colours that are individually accessible to the one or more drive signals. The flash light is a mixture of the light from the one or more emitters. The light modules may be LEDs or solid state sources. The spectral content may be modulated according to the ambient light. The flash may be used with a mobile phone.
Patent GB-2410046-A (GB)
Title: Compressible locking sleeve for perforating gun string
Inventor: PARROTT ROBERT A
IPC: E21B17/04
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: A system for forming a tool string comprises two tools 100, 200 adapted to be coupled in series via a connection, wherein the connection retrains axial movement between the tools, preferably by means of a thread 132 and groove 236. The system further includes a compressible sleeve 300 arranged between the two tools which facilitates rotation when compressed and impedes rotation when decompressed. The sleeve may include tapered elements (320, fig 8) for mating with suitable recesses to impede rotation. The tools are preferably perforating guns.
Patent GB-2411988-A (GB)
Title: Preventing programs from accessing communication channels withut user permission
Inventor: MAYER YARON
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: The disclosure is generally concerned with an anti-virus security system (figure 1) providing generic protection for computers against malicious programs. The claimed invention relates to a system for preventing programs from accessing communication channels (e.g. USB, Bluetooth (RTM), infra-red, wireless) without user permission, in particular, preventing non-standard access to communication channels such as direct access and/or by-passing win-socket drivers unless user authorisation is given. Numerous other features of the security system are also disclosed, including automatic segregation of programs, noticing and intercepting whenever the amount of data sent from a computer does not fit the amount reported, and using the security system installed at a gateway to monitor the functioning of security systems installed on other computers.