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Patent GB-2470624-A (GB)
Title: Laundry system and method
Inventor: LEVY MOTI
IPC: D06F31/00
Filed: 2009-06-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method taking advantage of the cleaning effect of pressurized cleaning fluid, typically water; and in a continuous process. Accordingly, a stream of cleaning fluid is generated and applied to the laundry via one or more nozzles, as the laundry passes by the nozzles. Advantages of the laundry system and method, without limitation, may include the following: (a) the system generally saves water, time and electricity; (b) washing time depends on the size of each laundry item; (c) there is no need to accumulate laundry rather it is efficient to wash even just one or a few laundry items; (d) there is no need to sort laundry items; and (e) using high pressure water may require less or no soap, thereby causing less pollution and consuming less.
Patent GB-2464059-A (GB)
Title: System, method, and data structure for providing access to interrelated sources of information
Inventor: TEREPOSKY GREGORY ALFRED
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: A system, method, and data structure for storing and accessing interrelated data pertaining to a given subject is disclosed. The system includes a user module and a service module, wherein said service module contains a data storage component. The system facilitates reviewing sources of information that relate to particular subject. Where there sources of information can or must be understood in the context of other sources of information, the present invention also comprises a data structure and method of populating said data structure that facilitates searching and access to any related sources of information. The disclosed invention includes embodiments wherein the sources of information can consist of many different formats. Whereas many user modules can access the service module from any location, searching and accessing of any of said information sources can be reviewed in their full context, as defined by the related sources of information, from any location that has access to the communication medium connecting the user and service modules.
Patent GB-2478111-A (GB)
Title: A gauge wherein a helical drive member rotates to move a pointer along the perimeter of a dial to indicate a measured value
Inventor: BAKER MARK JAMES ARTHUR
IPC: B60K35/00
Filed: 2010-02-19
Abstract: A gauge 10 comprises a pointer assembly 16 and dial 12 with peripheral scale 14. The pointer assembly comprises a guide 26 adjacent to the scale supporting a helical drive member 22. The drive member carries a follower 20 and pointer 18. A motor 24 axially rotates the drive member causing the pointer to move relative to the scale to indicate a measured value; clockwise and counterclockwise rotation drives the pointer in opposite directions. The drive member may have a constant or variable pitch such that the linear distance moved by the pointer for each rotation is respectively constant or non-constant. The dial boundary may be straight or curved and a display (e.g. LCD) may be disposed within the dial, no part of which is obscured by the scale or pointer.
Patent GB-2478543-A (GB)
Title: System for powering a hybrid vehicle
Inventor: SABATHIL DANIEL
IPC: B60K6/22
Filed: 2010-03-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a system 12 for powering a hybrid vehicle, comprising an internal combustion engine 20 with a pulley 22 and a belt alternator starter BAS - system 24 with a pulley 26, whereby the pulley 22 of the internal combustion engine 26 and the pulley 26 of the BAS-system 24 are connected in a force-fit way. The pulley 22 of the internal combustion engine 20 and the pulley 26 of the BAS-system 24 are connected by a power train, the power train comprising a cogged belt 10. Preferably the cogged belt 10 is not expandable. An additional force-fit connected accessory component 28 such as an air conditioning compressor, a power steering pump or a water pump may also be provided. The surface structure of the cogged belt 10 may be defined by the form and/or arrangements of cogs and channels.
Patent GB-2484113-A (GB)
Title: Toroidal ring exercise device
Inventor: MCLOUGHNEY RORY
IPC: A63B21/00
Filed: 2010-09-30
Abstract: An exercise device 10 comprises a rigid endless tubular ring 12 having an internal bore, and a weighted movable element, for example a ball 13, received in said ring 12 for movement therearound. Preferably, a handle element 14 extends radially inwards from the ring 12. By repeatedly gyrating the exercise device 10 to cause the ball to roll within the ring 12, a user is able to generate inertial resistance within the device and improve the strength in his or her wrist and other body parts, such as abdominals. The exercise device 10 is designed to be used in a one-handed or two-handed mode of operation.
Patent GB-2484504-A (GB)
Title: Two-duct intake port configuration for a combustion chamber of an i.c. engine
Inventor: MAGRO LORENZO
IPC: F02B31/08
Filed: 2010-10-12
Abstract: An intake arrangement for a combustion chamber 40 comprises a first intake duct or branch 42 producing a substantially rotational flow 52 in the chamber and a second intake duct or branch 44 producing a flow divided into two components, the first component 54 being an axial flow into the chamber 40 and the second component being a rotational flow 55 having the same sense of rotation as that from the first duct 42. The first and second duct components 54, 55 arise from the shaping of a junction region 74 between branches 72, 76 of the second intake duct 44 adjacent the chamber 40. The junction region or elbow 74 includes an outer cylindrical wall 80 and an inner part-cylindrical wall 82 which extends downwardly by a distance less than the height of the cylindrical wall 80. At one end, wall 82 merges into a wall portion (90, fig.9) of height D where D>d.
Patent GB-2477592-A (GB)
Title: Vertically suspended skewer cooking apparatus
Inventor: NGO HIEU NGOC
IPC: A47J27/00
Filed: 2010-11-11
Abstract: Cooking apparatus wherein foodstuff is impaled on vertically suspended skewers 1 above a heat source 15 with means 11 to divert liquids from the foodstuff away from the heat source without restricting the flow of heat to the suspended foodstuff. The cooking apparatus may have three sections; baseburner 15 and two-part cooking chamber 6, 10, which can be dismantled and stacked. Charcoal briquettes can be easily ignited through an aperture that also acts as an adjustable air intake 17 for precise heat control. To prevent fat dripping onto the charcoal, a draining tray 11 is positioned below the foodstuffs but above the charcoal. The draining tray diverts fat away from the charcoal whilst also allowing the upward swirling flow of hot air to the cooking chamber. The apparatus may have three or more adjustable feet 19 to allow stable configuration of the apparatus when on an uneven surface. Six static wood handles 4 may be used to allow for heat dissipation and easy lifting.
Patent GB-2475792-A (GB)
Title: Multi-user food and drink ordering system providing shared dining experience
Inventor: RIDDIFORD MARTIN
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2010-11-29
Abstract: An interactive food and/or drink ordering system and method is provided which comprises a computer controlled projector apparatus, interface devices and a horizontal surface. The projector projects an image, including a menu of food/drink options, onto some or all of the surface. The options are selectable by a first and second user operating a respective interface device. The system is characterised by the menu being projected onto the surface such that it can be shared by the first and second user. Different groupings of diners at a table can be defined by each group having its own shared menu zone. The ordering system may comprise an input palette, a camera and a tracking computer, where the menu is projected onto the palette and the tracking computer is able to determine the position and/or orientation of the palette through image processing. An input pointer, to be held by a user, may also be provided, where the tracking computer determines the position of the pointer through image processing.
Patent GB-2486174-A (GB)
Title: Inserting relevant advertisements into time-shifted TV viewing
Inventor: KELMAN ALISTAIR
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2010-12-01
Abstract: In a system for time-shifted television viewing, advertisements 41,43 are provided with headers 50,52 containing times of day at which that advert may be viewed or not viewed; a PVR stores commercials in an advertisement database, broadcast programme segments 40,42,44 in a programme database, and broadcast rules in a rules database; and during time-shifted viewing the PVR checks the time of day, checks the headers of the adverts, and shows only adverts which are permissibly viewed at that time of day. The header may contain the duration and nature of the advert. The broadcast programme may contain the duration of each segment of programme between periodic breaks and the duration of the break. Interactive advertisements requiring a viewer response using the remote control may be used, with responses rewarded with money or loyalty points to overcome the viewer dislike at not being able to fast-forward through adverts during time-shifted viewing. The system prevents unsuitable adverts, such as alcohol adverts, being shown in unsuitable time slots, such as before the watershed.
Patent GB-2475192-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow control apparatus
Inventor: HAMER PETER JAMES
IPC: F16K31/12
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: A main control valve 20 is actuated by a pilot fluid control signal between open and closed positions to supply fluid to a valve actuator. A stack of logic control valves 22, 24 is supported on the main valve 20 and controls the flow of the pilot signal. Each of the logic control valves 22, 24 has a housing of common design. Intermediate flow-directing plates 33-36 of different designs provide fluid communication between adjacent housings. The stack has a common pilot feed passage (50, Fig 5) and a common exhaust passage (52, Fig. 7) that are each defined by an annular clearance around supporting tie bars (40-43, Fig. 8) that pass through bores in the stack. Each plate has apertures that form part of the exhaust and pilot feed passages and an aperture that interconnects the returning pilot signal with the pilot inlet of the next valve in the stack. The arrangement allows for simplification of the design of the apparatus with a single housing design and multiple plate designs.
Patent GB-2489046-A (GB)
Title: Timer and lock device
Inventor: DHINDSA RANJEET
IPC: G04F3/06
Filed: 2011-03-18
Abstract: A timer and lock device 1 for use on furniture has a programmable timer which times a predetermined time interval. Once the interval has been completed the device sends a signal to a remote user. The interval timer may be activated and stopped by the locking and unlocking of the lock portion 20,21. The device may include a solar power panel 11. The furniture may be, for example, sun loungers, deck chairs or steamer chairs at holiday establishments.
Patent GB-2489414-A (GB)
Title: A weatherproof cover for an alarm button
Inventor: SLACK MARK ROY
IPC: H01H9/28
Filed: 2011-03-24
Abstract: A housing 12 partly contains an activating means such as an alarm pushbutton switch and has a locking element 34 that is engaged by a locking element 32 of a cap 14 that holds the cap in a closed position where, with the housing, it provides an enclosure for the pushbutton. The locking elements are releasable allowing the cap to be opened so that the button is accessible by a user. The cap can be coupled to the housing by a hinge comprising a bar shaped pivot 16 about which it rotates. The cap can be removable, having C-shaped members 22 that snap fit over the pivot bar 16. The bar 16 can be part of a pivot block (fig 5) that is attached to the housing by a screw, allowing its replacement. When closed the cap can be sealed to the housing by an O-ring and a rim around the housing, which engages a recess in the cap. The cap can be held closed by a lip 32 engaging a lip 34 on the housing and opened by deforming a resilient member 36 on the cap. The weatherproof cover can be used to protect an alarm push button from the ingress of water and remains closed in high winds.
Patent GB-2490725-A (GB)
Title: Sensor arrangement for a vehicle security system
Inventor: BANKS MARTIN
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2011-05-13
Abstract: A sensor arrangement 10 is provided for a vehicle security / alarm system, comprising: a sensor controller 13; a volumetric intrusion sensor 14; an accelerometer 15; and a mounting (310, Fig. 4), wherein the sensor controller is arranged to generate an output in dependence on a comparison between the output from the volumetric intrusion sensor and the output from the accelerometer. The mounting may be arranged to secure both the volumetric intrusion sensor and the accelerometer together to a vehicle such that the accelerometer measures movement directly adjacent the volumetric intrusion sensor. The accelerometer is used to detect and to cancel out false alarm signals from the volumetric intrusion sensor, with the latter possibly comprising one or more ultrasonic transducers. The sensor arrangement may be mounted in an interior light unit (350, Fig. 4). A method of using such a sensor arrangement is also described.
Patent GB-2477253-A (GB)
Title: Stable video rate adaptation for congestion control
Inventor: HOSSEINI MOJTABA
IPC: H04N7/15
Filed: 2009-09-18
Abstract: Exchanging of videoconference data between a first endpoint and a second endpoint via a network includes receiving, at the first endpoint, statistical data relating to transmission of first videoconference data. In particular, the first videoconference data is data that is transmitted previously from the first endpoint to the second endpoint via the network, and the statistical data relates to network performance characteristics during transmission of the first videoconference data. An approximately optimized data transmission rate for the network performance characteristics is determined, based on the statistical data. The output bit rate of a video encoder associated with the first endpoint is adjusted, such that second videoconference data, relating to the same videoconference at a time that is later than the first videoconference data, is encoded to provide output data at an adjusted output bit rate for being transmitted via the network at approximately the optimized data transmission rate.
Patent GB-2494385-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting and Forwarding Data
Inventor: WILLIAMS MATTHEW
IPC: H04L45/02
Filed: 2011-08-31
Abstract: A network comprises a communication device 110 having a plurality of network communication interfaces 111, 112 and a data processing node 130 having a plurality of network communication ports 131, 132, 133. The communication device includes a first 111 and a second 112 interface communicatively coupled to a first 131 and a second port 132 of the data processing node respectively. The first interface 111 is selected as a primary interface for the transmission of network traffic to destinations across the network. The second interface 112 is selected as a backup interface which is to be selected for the transmission of the network traffic in the case of a need to failover to the backup interface. Network traffic from the communication device is transmitted via the first interface whilst the first interface is selected as the primary interface. At least one data message is transmitted from the communication device via the second interface, whilst the first interface is selected as the primary interface in order to enable the selection by the processing node 130 of the second port as the preferred forwarding port for the communication device in the event of the network traffic being received at the first port of the data processing node. At least one message may be transmitted from the communication device via the second interface intermittently which the first interface is selected as the primary interface. The message may be an Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) message, Neighbour Discovery Protocol (NDP) and/or Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) ping message. The interfaces may use different, burned-in, MAC addresses or the same, shared, MAC address.
Patent GB-2486591-A (GB)
Title: Hydrodynamic stabilising device for a down-hole rotating shaft
Inventor: TUNGET BRUCE ARNOLD
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2011-12-16
Abstract: A device for reducing friction and vibrations in a down-hole rotating shaft comprising a hydrodynamic bearing 1 surrounding the shaft 2 within the bore, an arced wall 4 radially extending from a conduit shaft housing, a hydrodynamic profiled wall 3 rotatable by or about the shaft which displaces fluid axially along the inner wall forcing fluid between two adjacent walls. The fluid creating a pressurised cushion between the walls lubricating the bearing and dampening vibrations and stabilising the shaft. The hydrodynamic profiles comprising impellors, stators or rotors to displace the fluid.
Patent GB-2488009-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for bringing an elongated body belonging to a subsea structure to the surface
Inventor: SALTHAUG LEIF
IPC: B66C1/28
Filed: 2012-01-13
Abstract: A method of bringing an elongated body 4 belonging to a subsea structure (6 figure 2) to the surface, the method comprises the steps of, lowering a lifting beam 1 to the body; pivoting the lifting beam 1 until, it is parallel to the body 4; gripping the body 4 by means of grippers 8; after the body 4 has been released, turning the body 4 until it is in an upright position; and lifting the body 4 through the splash zone 42 to the surface. A later embodiment relates to a lifting beam comprising actuated operated grippers 8 which are movable between an open and closed position, and an actuator operated lifting connector (14 figure 2) movable relative to the lifting beam.
Patent GB-2498533-A (GB)
Title: Method for evaluating a fuel injection deviation in an internal combustion engine of a hybrid power system
Inventor: FAZIO TOMMASO DE
IPC: B60K6/00
Filed: 2012-01-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for evaluating a fuel injection deviaÂ­tion in an internal combustion engine 110 of a hybrid powertrain 100. The hyÂ­brid powertrain 100 comprises the internal combustion engine 110 and an electric motor unit 500. The method comprises a learning phase includÂ­ing the steps of acquiring a first value FQ1 of a fuel quantity that is requested to be inÂ­jected in the internal combustion engine 110 while the internal combustion engine 110 is operated at a constant engine speed value ES_C and the motor-generator electric unit 500 is operated at a first preset torque value TQ1, acquiring a second value FQ2 of the fuel quantity that is requested to be injected in the internal combustion engine 110 while the internal combustion engine 110 is operated at the same conÂ­stant engine speed value ES_C and the motor-generator electric unit 500 is operated at a second preset torque value TQ2. A value AFQ of a variation between the first and the second acquired value FQ1, FQ2 of the requested fuel quantity is calculated. A value A_Inj% of a parameter indicative of the fuel injection deviation is also calculated on the basis of a difference A_Inj between the calculated value AFQ of the requested fuel quantity variation and an expected value AFQ_EX thereof. The deviation between the expected and measured values is then used in a closed loop correction sequence to correct the fuel injection duration and timing in the internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2491239-A (GB)
Title: Ski carrier
Inventor: LEWIS SARAH
IPC: A63C11/02
Filed: 2012-05-16
Abstract: A ski carrier comprises a case 12, the case 12 having lower and upper halves 14, 16 which are hinged together and movable between an open position and a closed position, at least one wheel (38, figure 2) disposed to the underside of the case, and a fabric bag 18 attached to the inside of the case, the fabric bag 18 being extendable out of the case in the open position for receiving at least one pair of skis 20 and foldable into the case in the closed position. The carrier may be used to carry a snowboard.
Patent GB-2502556-A (GB)
Title: Noise variance estimation and interference detection for an OFDM receiver
Inventor: MURRIN PAUL
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2012-05-30
Abstract: A noise variance is estimated by dividing pilots within a received orthogonal frequency division multiplexed (OFDM) signal into bands and then calculating a noise variance estimate on a per-band basis by averaging the noise estimates for pilots within the band. The noise variance estimate for a pilot is set to the estimate for the band containing that pilot and the noise variance estimate for a data sub-carrier is then determined by interpolating between the pilot values. The pilots may be divided into bands in frequency, or in frequency and time such that estimates from more than one OFDM symbol are used in calculating the per-band estimates. In a further embodiment the bands are divided into sub-bands, the sub-band power calculated for each band by averaging the power of all sub-carriers within the sub-band, and a mean sub-band power calculated. Interference in a sub-band is determined by comparing sub-band power with the mean. The noise variance estimate for sub-carriers within a sub-band is increased if interference is present.
Patent GB-2502624-A (GB)
Title: Phosphoramide and phosphoramide-based catalysts and their use in intermolecular aziridination
Inventor: BEW SEAN PATRICK
IPC: C07D203/06
Filed: 2012-06-01
Abstract: A method of synthesising aziridines of formula (III) or a salt thereof including isotopically labelled aziridines, the method comprising contacting an imine (I), or one or more precursors thereof, with a diazo compound (II) or a salt thereof in the presence of a phosphoramide or a phosphoramide-derived catalyst of formulae (IV) or (V): wherein R1-R9 are any atom or group; and X is O, S or NR9. Preferred diazo compounds include tert-butyl diazoacetate, deuterated tert-butyl diazoacetate, deuterated allyl diazoacetate and ethyl diazoacetate. Preferred catalysts are chiral 1,1-bi-2-naphthol (BINOL) based phosphoramides with (S)-3,3-bis(9-anthracenyl)-[1,1]-binaphthalen-2,2-yl-N-triflyl-phosphoramide being particularly preferred. Certain phosphoramide or phosphoramide-derived catalysts of formulae (IV) and (V) are also claimed.
Patent GB-2504987-A (GB)
Title: Migrating an Internet Protocol (IP) service from one server to another
Inventor: HEWITT RICHARD
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2012-08-16
Abstract: A migration server 104 receives incoming Internet Protocol (IP) packets directed to an IP service. On the basis of one or more source characteristics associated with the IP packets, the migration server determines whether the packets have originated from client devices that have been migrated from an old server 100 to a new server 102. Packets originating from clients that have been migrated are processed at the new server. Packets originating from clients that have not been migrated are forwarded to a physical address (MAC 1) associated with the old server for processing. The migration server is configured with the same IP address as the old server (IP1) but with a different physical address (MAC 3). An upstream router 106 is re-configured to map the old server IP address to the migration server MAC address. The invention enables the gradual migration of an IP service from one server to another.