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Patent GB-2413823-A (GB)
Title: Locking slider for a slide fastener
Inventor: TAKASAWA SHIGEYOSHI
IPC: A44B19/26
Filed: 2004-05-04
Abstract: An automatic lock slider 1 for a concealed slide fastener comprises a slider body 3, a locking lever 5 and a knob 11. The locking lever 5 is pivotally mounted on the slider body 3. A locking pawl 53 on one end 55 of the locking lever 5 is urged into a fastener element guide channel 39 of the slider body 3 by a spring 7, to prevent unintentional sliding of the slider 1 along a slide fastener. The knob 11 is attached to a connecting ring 9 through which the locking lever 5 is inserted. When opening or closing the slide fastener, the knob 11 rocks and lifts the locking lever 11 to withdraw the locking pawl 53 from the fastener element guide channel 39, thereby allowing movement of the slider 1 along the slide fastener. The knob 11 is detachably attached to the ring 9 by a locking pin 13. Alternatively, the knob may be moulded onto a lug 63 of the locking lever, see figure 7. A cavity (112, Fig 6) may hold a guide post 35 of the slider body to stop the knob twisting.
Patent GB-2414872-A (GB)
Title: Flashlamp drive circuit
Inventor: KIERNAN MICHAEL NOEL
IPC: H05B41/32
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A flash lamp drive circuit including a storage capacitor which is charged and selectively discharged in order to drive a flashlamp. A capacitor (116) is connected in parallel with each respective flashlamp (106) in a bank of flashlamps. Each capacitor (116) has a comparatively small capacitance so as to be capable of storing only a portion of the total energy pulse required to be delivered to the respective flashlamp (106). A controller, comprising a digital signal processor (118) and a microprocessor (120) is provided to control the operation of all of the flashlamps (106) in the bank via respective switch mechanisms (110). In use, each energy (or drive) pulse delivered to a flashlamp (106) is comprised of a plurality of smaller energy packets resulting from repeated charging and discharging of the respective capacitor (116). Thus, the shape and duration of the current pulses delivered to the flashlamp (106) is highly controllable and the size of the storage capacitor (116) required is significantly reduced relative to the prior art.
Patent GB-2415323-A (GB)
Title: Reducing unnecessary handovers in a telecommunications system
Inventor: RIZAL TUBAGUS
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: Within a telecommunication cell there are two frequency bands available for use, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz, of which a mobile user is assigned to. If it appears that the quality of the other frequency is better, then the system can hand over the mobile user to the other frequency, known as intra cell hand over. However, if the quality is not actually better, this can result in a user being passed back and fore between the frequencies repeatedly when it would be more beneficial to remain on a single frequency (known as ping pong handover). This reduces power efficiency and increases system resources. This is overcome by counting the number of handovers within a certain time. If this number exceeds a predetermined threshold, then no handovers are allowed to take place for a second predetermined period of time.
Patent GB-2416081-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for detecting the relative speed of and/or distance to a remote object
Inventor: ERIKSSON OLOF
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: An arrangement for detecting the relative speed of and/or distance to a remote object 4 is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a Doppler radar arrangement which includes an elongate wave transmitting antenna 2 and an elongate wave receiving antenna 3. The antenna 2,3 are mounted such that they are parallel and spaced apart by a predetermined distance. Each antenna 2,3 may be a slotted coaxial cable. The measuring area of the arrangement 5 may be substantially equal to the area between the antenna 2,3. The antenna 2,3 may be mounted on the outer skin of a vehicle 1. The information obtained by the arrangement may be utilised, in the vehicle 1, for preparation or initiation of a safety device such as a seat belt pretensioner or an air bag.
Patent GB-2416274-A (GB)
Title: Location updating during handover between different radio access networks
Inventor: FOX DAVID
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: A GSM mobile telecommunications network provides a radio access network (RAN), comprising base transceiver stations (BTS) 22 and base station controllers (BSC) 26, together with a core network (CN), comprising mobile switching centres (MSC) 2, serving gateway support nodes (SGSN) 16, core 12 and home location register (HLR) 10. Groups of GSM cells are allocated to respective location regions by the CN. The CN also provides core GSM functions to devices registered therewith over a non-GSM bearer via a different RAN, such as a Bluetooth<RTM> connection between a mobile device 1 and an access point (AP) 20 and an IP-based link between the AP 20 and an access controller (AC) 24. When a device 1 switches from the GSM RAN to the different RAN, the different RAN receives an indication of the identity of the GSM cell occupied by the device. The AC 24 then selects the location region that the device 1 is deemed to occupy by the CN.
Patent GB-2417061-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus for dispensing beverages
Inventor: ROBINSON MICHAEL
IPC: B67D1/07
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A method of cleaning a beverage line (13) of a beverage dispense font, the font being of a type comprising condensation means (6) in thermal contact with the housing (4) through which, in use, a first cooling medium can flow, and further comprising a cooling loop (5) in thermal contact with the beverage line (3) through which, in use, a second cooling medium e.g water can flow. The method comprises the steps of: ```passing the first cooling medium through the condensation means to form condensation, frosting or ice on an exterior of the housing; ```at the same time passing the second cooling medium through the cooling line; ```at the same time passing a cleaning medium through the beverage line; ```whereby heat transfer between the cleaning medium and the first cooling medium is moderated by heat transfer between the second cooling medium and the cleaning medium. The condensation means (6) comprises a condensation plate (50) having pipework (88) thermally connected to a secondary cooling circuit comprising a cooler (90) for cooling a glycol cooling medium. The beverage font further comprises an illumination source mounted within the housing (4) for illuminating a panel or panels of the beverage font.
Patent GB-2409025-A (GB)
Title: Two-stage pulse detonation system including a geometric resonator
Inventor: TANGIRALA VENKAT ESWARLU
IPC: F02K3/08
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A two-stage pulse detonation system 100 includes a pre-combustor 102 and a geometric resonator 106 connected to each other via a converging-diverging nozzle 104. Together, the pre-combustor and converging-diverging nozzle can create a high temperature and high pressure condition in the resonator, and provide an optimal condition to detonate a fuel mixture. In use, the fuel mixture is first burned in the pre-combustor, passed through the converging-diverging nozzle to the resonator, and then the burned mixture is detonated. The detonation wave propagates through the resonator and generates thrust at the resonator exit nozzle 110. The pulse detonation system may be used to augment a core engine system, such as a turbofan (10 fig 1), and may be positioned after the engine turbine. The engine may include a single pulse detonation system or several systems, and the resonator may have a pressure wave reflection surface 108 that is two-dimensional, such as a portion of a cylinder, or is three-dimensional, such as a portion of a sphere, but both having a focal point 'F'. The reflection surface shape may have portions that are conical, cylindrical, spherical, flat, parabolic, or faceted. The resonator may also include means to admit a second gas such as air into the burned mixture passing through the converging-diverging nozzle, and the means may include ports 112 spaced around the nozzle perimeter.
Patent GB-2419217-A (GB)
Title: Wireless display device
Inventor: CHEN JUNG YANG
IPC: G09G3/20
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: The present invention discloses a wireless display device 2 mainly making use of an electromagnetic wave 10 from a host system 1 received by an antenna unit 21, and a processing unit 22 to verify the information carried by the electromagnetic wave 10. After verification, the processing unit 22 controls a non-volatile display unit 23 to display a page corresponding to the information. In particular, the non-volatile display unit 23 needs power only when it updates the page, and is able to maintain the page even though the power is interrupted. The present invention uses a power supply unit 24 to transform the electromagnetic wave 10 into a stable power for the processing unit 22 and the non-volatile display unit 23. Therefore, the present invention is able to display a page corresponding to the information without the necessity of an external power or a battery and is unaffected by a power interruption or an exhausted battery.
Patent GB-2410101-A (GB)
Title: System for analyzing an MPEG-formatted file
Inventor: HANES DAVID H
IPC: H04N5/92
Filed: 2005-01-04
Abstract: A system (100) for analyzing a moving pictures expert group (MPEG)-formatted file (175) comprises a format analysis application (122) and a processing element (130) operable to execute the application (122). The application (122) is adapted to read a rule (123) having at least one logical instruction defining a format requirement and compare a portion of the file (175) with the rule (123). A determination of validity of the file (175) is made by the application (122) dependent upon a result of the comparison. The system may alternatively be used to verify a digital versatile disc (DVD) format. The rules used may relate to the bit rate, group of pictures (GOP) header, or a sequence header of the file. The system preferably transcodes the file upon determining that the file violates the rule.
Patent GB-2412553-A (GB)
Title: Channel quality information (CQI) coding for HS-DPCCH
Inventor: ROH DONG-WOOK
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: In the channel quality information (CQI) coding method disclosed, basis sequences for generating codewords of 20 bits are provided, the basis sequences maximising system throughput. Five information bits are coded into a 20 bit CQI codeword using the basis sequences. The (20, 5) CQI basis sequences may be generated using 32 bit or 16 bit TECI (Transport Format Combination Indicator) codes. Also, since the HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) system has been designed in order to increase system throughput, the CQI coding method of the present invention which shows the best system throughput in simulations can be the optimum CQI coding scheme for HSDPA. The CQI codewords are used to provide feedback e.g. in adaptive modulation/coding schemes (AMC) and hybrid automatic repeat request systems (HARQ).
Patent GB-2409626-A (GB)
Title: A method and a device for securing apparel articles together
Inventor: BURSTEIN ITAMAR
IPC: A41F/
Filed: 2003-08-31
Abstract: A method of attaching articles of clothing (12) to one another wherein each article has a cut/hole (14, 16) located near the open end of the article. The method comprising a first step of inserting a first side of the first article (12) through the cut/hole (14, 16) of the second article (12). Subsequent steps include pulling out the first side of the first article (12) through the second side of the second article (12) and pulling out the second side of the second article (12) through the first side of the first article (12). The articles of clothing may be a matched pair of socks (12).
Patent GB-2421481-A (GB)
Title: A wheelbarrow with detachable container
Inventor: BARTLETT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B62B1/20
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: A wheelbarrow 2 is described having a detachable flexible container 32. The wheelbarrow has a support member 16 which supports the sides of the container in use. In one embodiment, the wheelbarrow has a folding frame 6, 8 so that it can be made flat when the container is removed. The container is preferably made of flexible plastic so that it is easy to clean and transport. The container is also preferably provided with handles 34 for when it is placed in or taken from the wheelbarrow. The container may also be supported by a loading base 26, said base connected to the support member 16 by means of extensive straps (30 fig 2). A non-folding frame wheelbarrow is also described.
Patent GB-2414111-A (GB)
Title: Pattern definition device for particle-beam processing apparatus
Inventor: PLATZGUMMER ELMAR
IPC: G21K5/04
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: In a pattern definition device for use in a particle-beam processing apparatus a plurality of apertures (21) are arranged within a pattern definition field (pf) wherein the positions of the apertures (21) in the pattern definition field (pf) taken with respect to a direction (X, Y) perpendicular, or parallel, to the scanning direction are offset to each other by not only multiple integers of the effective width (w) of an aperture taken along this direction, but also multiple integers of an integer fraction of the effective width. The pattern definition field (pf) may be segmented into several domains (D) composed of a many staggered lines (pl) of apertures; along the direction perpendicular to the scanning direction, the apertures of a domain are offset to each other by multiple integers of the effective width (w), whereas the offsets of apertures of different domains are integer fractions of that width.
Patent GB-2413917-A (GB)
Title: Reducing auditory perception of noise associated with a medical imaging process
Inventor: SELLERS MICHAEL BEN
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A medical imaging scanner 10 is configured to scan an imaging subject 76 within an imaging area and emits system noise when in operation, especially from the gradient coils of and MRI machine. An ultrasonic emitter system 72 is included that is constructed to emit an inaudible signal 74 that is parametrically convened in air to a noise-cancelling acoustic signal that will reduce perception of the system noise about at least a portion of the imaging area.
Patent GB-2426554-A (GB)
Title: Tubular turbine with magnetic bearings
Inventor: JOVANOVIC VIKTOR A
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: A turbine comprises a tubular duct rotor RT, with fluid engaging elements R arranged there within, and a tubular duct stator SR, the rotor RT being positioned within, and rotatable relative to, the stator SR via a magnetic bearing arrangement MB1, MB2. The fluid engaging elements R may be attached to the rotor RT at their tips. The rotor RT may comprise additional magnets (MS, figs 3 and 4, page 4/4) which rotate within a superconducting wire unit (SU, fig 4, page 4/4) to product an electric current. The turbine may be a wind turbine.
Patent GB-2427065-A (GB)
Title: Recyclable Battery
Inventor: KAO SUNG-NIEN
IPC: H01M50/147
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: A recyclable battery includes a metal tube (1), a contact bar (2) having a head (21) and a pole (22) extending out of the head (21), a plug (3) to block the first opening and having a channel (31) defined through the plug (3) to correspond to and allow the pole (22) to extend therethrough, a sponge (4) to sandwich active carbon (7) with the plug (3) and a cap (6) having a hole (61) defined through the cap (6) to communicate with an interior of the metal tube (1) and ambient air. Water is able to flow into the metal tube (1) for absorption by the sponge (4) such that the active carbon (7) in close contact with the sponge (4) is able to be reactivated by the water.
Patent GB-2415297-A (GB)
Title: Circuit card with thermally conductive bar
Inventor: IRELAND ROBERT MOWAT
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: A circuit card assembly comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) 1 having at least heat management layer which extends to the edge 4 of the card where a thermally conductive bar 8 is provided. The thermally conductive bar extends at least across the thickness of the PCB. Thermal connecting means, such as solder, is used to ensure a good thermal connection between the bar and the heat management layer. A heat sink 11 may be provided, clamped to the thermal bar.
Patent GB-2431506-A (GB)
Title: Illustrated training aid, with pre-set sequence of lights and sounds
Inventor: GIBSON-WATT GUY
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A device for teaching users to carry out time sensitive sequences of activities, such as teeth brushing, following cooking recipes or carrying out exercise sequences. The device comprises a plurality of illustrations (1, 4, 6, 8 and 9) indicating specific activities to be carried out, one after the other. The sequence may be manually initiated by the user (2), while visual (3, 5 and 7) and audible indicators indicate when to begin and end each activity. The device may have an electrical or mechanical power supply and the components may be housed within a protective casing.
Patent GB-2421766-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine with double acting pistons and three geared crankshafts
Inventor: LEGGAT JAMES BRIAN DUFFUS
IPC: F01B9/02
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: The reciprocating type i.c.engine is capable of converting a linear input to an output rotary and consists of three crankshafts 1,2, a frame 3 and double acting pistons 4. Two of the crankshafts which are the orbiting crankshafts 2, rotate in a direction converse to the drive crankshaft 1. All three crankshafts 1,2 have the same eccentricity,that is to say the offsets of their big ends 6,7 to their central shafts are identical. All three crankshafts possess gears which rotate on a plane within the frame. These gears have a gear ratio of 1 to 1 and so have the same diameter. The drive crankshaft 1 rotates within the engine casing while the orbiting crankshafts 2 rotate within the frame 3. Power from the pistons 4 is communicated to the big ends of the orbiting crankshafts 2, so rotating the whole crankshaft including the gear. The orbiting crankshaft gears are engaged to the gear of the drive crankshaft 1, so causing the drive crankshaft to produce rotary power. The orbiting crankshafts rotate in two different ways. The result is to produce a piston stroke which is rectilinear and is four times the eccentricity of these various crankshafts. The engine requires 10 bearings. It may be adapted to form a pump or compressor.
Patent GB-2434716-A (GB)
Title: Reconfiguring a radio link
Inventor: CHAPMAN THOMAS MALCOLM
IPC: H04W24/02
Filed: 2006-01-27
Abstract: A method of reconfiguring a radio link between a mobile device (3) and a base station (2) comprises determining a requirement for a reconfiguration of the radio link and sending a reconfiguration instruction (4) from a controller (1) to a mobile device (3) and an associated base station (2). The mobile device (3) sends a notification (11) to the base station (2) that it is about to reconfigure and the mobile device (3) and the base station (2) then implement the reconfiguration substantially simultaneously.
Patent GB-2425597-A (GB)
Title: Determining positions of seismic receivers and sound velocity profile
Inventor: VIGEN ERIK
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: At least two vessel mounted acoustic transmitters 1 transmit spread spectrum signals having an orthogonally coded signal sequence. The spread spectrum signals are received by acoustic receivers 2 along a marine seismic cable 4 as it traverses vertically through the water column. The detected spread spectrum signals are cross-correlated with the orthogonally coded signal sequence of the spread spectrum signals. The distance between receivers 2 is calculated from measured time differences between signal detection at each receiver 2 and the differences in arrival time between signals from different transmitters 1 at each receiver 2. A sound velocity profile of the fluid is calculated by transmitting an acoustic signal having a vertical component through the fluid and receiving the signal at a plurality of receivers along a marine seismic cable 4 as it traverses vertically through the water column. Alternatively a sound velocity profile of the fluid is calculated using a plurality of transmitters on a marine seismic cable and an ultra-short baseline receiver mounted on a vessel.
Patent GB-2426180-A (GB)
Title: Wristband
Inventor: WILKEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A44C5/18
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A wristband (1, fig.1) incorporating a fastening device 2 comprising a channel with an entrance portion 32 and an exit portion 33 which are parallel but may be misaligned. A spike 27 projects into the channel so that the fabric wristband material 3 may flow over the spike 27 when it is pulled through the channel from entrance 32 to exit 33 but is prevented from moving the other way because it is pierced by the spike 27, which may be a metal pin and may project into the channel at the point of misalignment. The fastening device 2 may be brightly coloured or luminous and may include two spikes 27. The fabric wristband material 3 may have an intricate pattern woven or sewn into it. The wristband may be used to assist with crowd control at large concerts or sporting events. The wristband material 3 has to be cut in order to remove the wristband.
Patent GB-2426797-A (GB)
Title: A power tool with a drive assembly having two clutch assemblies
Inventor: KLEMM ROBERT W
IPC: F16D7/08
Filed: 2006-06-01
Abstract: A power tool, e.g. a power screwdriver, comprises a first torque responsive clutch assembly having rollers 146 which engage with lugs 142 in clutch ring portion 138 so that when a certain torque limit is exceeded the rollers 146 ride up the lugs and disengage thereby preventing transfer of drive force from a motor (118, fig 1B) to a spindle 31. The torque limit may be set with an adjusting collar 26 and adjusting spring 17. A second clutch assembly is engaged by pressing a bit against a work piece so that drive member 25 moves rearwardly with the spindle 31 to permit drive pins 22b to engage slots 25a in order to allow drive force to be transmitted from the motor (118) through idler clutch plate 22 and drive member 25 to the spindle 31 and bit. In some embodiments powered metal and cold forged case hardened steel are used for some components of the clutches.
Patent GB-2423472-A (GB)
Title: Methods and compositions relating to ccr5 antagonist,ifn-&gammed;and il-13 induced inflammation
Inventor: MA BING
IPC: A61P37/02
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for the treatment of Th1 and/or Th2 mediated inflammatory diseases, relating to inhibiting CCR5. This is because the present invention demonstrates, for the ferst time, that expression of IFN-7, IL13, and CCR5, mediates and/or is associated with Th1 and/or Th2 inflammatory diseases and that inhibiting CCR5 treats, and even prevents, the diseases. Thus, the Invention relates to the novel discovery that inhibiting CCR5 treats and prevents Th1 and/or Th2 mediated inflammatory disease.
Patent GB-2432124-A (GB)
Title: A hurley
Inventor: GREHAN JOHN
IPC: A63B59/12
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: A hurley comprises a tubular thermoplastic core 10 extending along the shaft of the hurley and curving round in the boss 12, a cellular reinforcing body 14 located in the boss inside the curve of the core, and at least one layer of resin-coated fabric 16 wrapped around the core and reinforcing body. Preferably the fabric comprises fiberglass, carbon fibre or Kevlar (RTM) . Optionally the cellular reinforcing body comprises a net, lattice, ripple or beehive structure.