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Patent GB-2427524-A (GB)
Title: Anonymous communications system
Inventor: MITCHELL GREGORY KEITH
IPC: H04Q7/38
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: A method and system for anonymous communication between users who pre-arrange a time and date for said communication. A service node (14) for controlling communications between two or more users, at least some of the users being identifiable to one another by means of a first type of identity and being identifiable to the network by means of a second, different, type of identity, the node comprising: a first interface (207) for providing access to appointment data indicative of optional take-up of network resources involving two or more users, the appointment data comprising data indicative of optional take-up of network resources and a characteristic of said network resources that might be taken up; a second interface (210) for receiving signaling data indicative of a request for take up of said network resources from a first said user, said signaling data comprising a characteristic of said request for take up of network resources; processing means (203) adapted for: accessing the appointment data so as to identify a characteristic corresponding to said characteristic of the request for take-up of network resources; and arranging for the first user to communicate with a second user on the basis of the network resources corresponding to the identified characteristic so as to withhold the identities of the second type from respective users.
Patent GB-2442527-A (GB)
Title: Electrically heated garment construction
Inventor: ROTHSCHILD MICHAEL BENN
IPC: A41D13/005
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: A garment construction in which the weight of a heating element and associated batteries and controls is carried by a suspension means within the garment so that the intended drape of the garment is unaffected by the weight of the heating element, batteries and controls.
Patent GB-2428141-A (GB)
Title: Shelving
Inventor: DANIEL CHARLES
IPC: H01R25/14
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly that can be retrofitted to a shelving system to power or provide data to electrical or electronic components (20) mounted on shelves (18). The assembly comprises a cartridge (4) including a longitudinal channel section having at least a partially open interior with at least one opening thereto, and at least one conducting insert (6) located in and extending along the open interior of the channel section; and a conducting strip element (16) which is configured at one end for introduction into the interior of the channel through the at least one opening to make a conducting contact with the conducting insert, and which is configured at its other end for connection to an electrical or electronic component (20). The cartridge (4) can be mounted within an upright support member (2) of a conventional shelving system and the conducting strip element (16) mounted on the shelf bracket (12) of a conventional shelving system such that when the bracket (12) is mounted on the upright support member (2), one end of the strip element (16) contacts the conducting insert (6) in the cartridge (4).
Patent GB-2439590-A (GB)
Title: Detecting and preventing crosstalk in an LCD device
Inventor: KIM SEOK-SU
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal panel (50), including multiple pixels, and a driving circuit (40). The pixels are driven according to a first driving pattern. The driving circuit monitored the common voltage of the liquid crystal panel for a cross-talk condition. A cross-talk condition is indicated by the common voltage exceeding a predetermined level, which may be equal to the sum of a reference voltage and a ripple voltage. In such an event, the driving circuit (40) changes the driving pattern to an alternate driving pattern in which the polarity arrangement of the pixels is altered. The driving patterns may be dot inversion patterns, for example horizontal two-dot inversion patterns.
Patent GB-2431913-A (GB)
Title: Crane bearing assembly
Inventor: WILSON GEORGE
IPC: F16C17/00
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: An upper bearing assembly for a pedestal crane comprises a partially dome-shaped kingpost head operably engaged by a bearing having a concave bearing face shaped to conform to a segment of said kingpost head, the bearing enclosed within a bearing retainer, the bearing retainer attached to the crane upper works.
Patent GB-2435022-A (GB)
Title: Modular instrument cluster for vehicle
Inventor: KRAUS KAREN M
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A modular instrument cluster 10 includes a self-contained hub 12 adapted to be mounted within the instrument panel of a vehicle, the hub 12 comprising a display, such as a speedometer, for displaying information to a driver of the vehicle. The instrument cluster 10 further includes a communications interface to allow communication between the self-contained hub 12 and other assemblies within the vehicle. At least one peripheral module 14 is removably mounted to the self-contained hub 12 using a connection interface. The peripheral module 14 also contains at least one display, such as a tachometer, a fuel gauge or a turn signal indicator. The connection interface electro-mechanically connects the hub 12 to the peripheral module 10. The instrument cluster 10 may include switches for controlling devices such as lights, wipers, a radio and climate control.
Patent GB-2446818-A (GB)
Title: Oscillating spring action tripod gun slip stand
Inventor: RUDKIN HOWARD
IPC: F41A23/18
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A gun slip stand is integrated into a purpose built or adapted gun slip. It is integrated by means of a mount plate 1 and a plate designed into a bottom leg rest 2. The main mechanism is mounted onto a plate 3 and onto spine bars 4, which provide the stability to the stand and gun slip. When placed upright upon the ground the central front leg 5 of the stand is pushed upwards by the downward force generated by the weight of itself. This in turn pushes a hub drive pointer 6 into a knuckle 7. The oscillating sprung loaded knuckle forces open the tripod action of the stand, opening up the rear support legs 8 allowing the gun slip stand to stand up. To push back the stand to the upright position it folds back into the closed position In reverse, where the legs are held in place and it can be lifted by a shoulder strap.
Patent GB-2437881-A (GB)
Title: An air pressure proportional damper
Inventor: LEMMENS LUC
IPC: F16F9/00
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: An air pressure proportional damper 10 includes a first cylindrical chamber 32 and a second cylindrical chamber 38. The first cylindrical chamber 32 is fluidly attached to the second cylindrical chamber 38 through a down tube 44a and air adjustment valve 22c, the air adjustment valve 22c being positioned at one end of the first cylindrical chamber 32 and the second cylindrical chamber 38. The air adjustment valve 22c regulates flow from the first cylindrical chamber 32 to the second cylindrical chamber 38 in proportion to air pressure received from an accompanying air spring 12 via the hose 68. The air adjustment valve comprises: a valve main body 152; a valve lower main body 156 attached to the valve main body 152; a membrane 154 held in position between the valve lower main body 156 and the valve main body 152; a passage 150 formed in the valve main body 152 to communicate air pressure at a top side of the membrane 154; a sliding valve 164 supported by the valve lower main body 156, one end of the sliding valve 164 being positioned against a lower side of the membrane 154, an opposite side of the sliding valve 164 having a valve seat 190 that closes the down tube 44a from passing fluid to the second cylindrical chamber 38; and a spring 182 positioned between the valve seat 190 and the sliding valve 164, the spring 182 biasing the valve seat 190 to a closed position.
Patent GB-2451834-A (GB)
Title: Thimble
Inventor: LEEVES ANNIE
IPC: D05B91/04
Filed: 2007-08-13
Abstract: A sewing thimble 10 with two layers of polymer material, wherein the outer layer 14 is a relatively soft material, and the inner layer 16, whIch is harder and resistant to needle piercing, is embedded within the outer layer below the exterior surface. Preferably the two polymers are elastomeric and the thimble is manufactured by a two shot moulding process resulting in the two layers being permanently bonded and the thimble having smooth internal and external surfaces. Preferably the outer polymer is polyurethane and the inner polymer is polyurethane or other polymer, and the different polymers have different Shore hardness scale grades. The outer surface of the thimble is designed to prevent needle slippage.
Patent GB-2441425-A (GB)
Title: A counting method for a single frequency broadcast network
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH KRISTAN
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A counting method for a single frequency broadcast network comprising at least one base station and a plurality of terminals comprises counting the number of terminals (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) in a cell (6, 4, 3) of the base station, which terminals require broadcast services. The number of terminals in surrounding cells of surrounding base stations, which terminals require broadcast services are then counted; and it is determined whether the number of terminals in any of the cells is sufficient for the base station to use a broadcast transmission.
Patent GB-2452720-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressing with an antimicrobial absorbent layer and an apertured cover sheet
Inventor: BAYLIFF SIMON WILLIAM
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A wound dressing 1 comprising an antimicrobial absorbent layer 2 containing silver, and an apertured sheet 3 and a backing sheet 4. The absorbent layer is a non-woven fabric layer including hydro-gel forming fibres such as calcium alginate and incorporating silver-coated nylon fibres. The apertured sheet is formed from a liquid-impermeable material having an array of apertures therein, said apertures having a mean effective diameter of from about 0.5mm to about 2mm, and wherein the percentage open area of the apertured sheet is from about 7% to about 25%. The selection of aperture sizes in this range are described as providing an enhanced antimicrobial efficacy. The dressing is produced in a sterile form and packaged in a microorganism-impermeable container.
Patent GB-2440703-A (GB)
Title: System and method for paging and location update in a network
Inventor: BEDEKAR ANAND S
IPC: H04W68/00
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: Mobile station information is exchanged between a plurality of distributed mobility agents (106, 108). The exchange is initiated by a mobility agent (106) associated with a last known network access point (110) that has communicated with the mobile station (114). The mobile station (114) is paged from at least one network access point using an available air interface technology to interface with the mobile station (114) and using the mobile station information. No centralized controller is used in the paging.
Patent GB-2455311-A (GB)
Title: Deployable panel structure
Inventor: THOMPSON ALAN
IPC: B64G1/22
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A deployable structure comprises a plurality of panels 46, 48, 50, 68, 70, 72 hinged together which can be folded in a compact stowed configuration or unfolded in an elongate deployed configuration. At least some of the hinged axes are spaced apart along opposite edges of the panels such that they are transverse to the elongate axis of the deployed structure. Some hinged axes may be parallel to the axis of the elongated deployed structure. A principle hinge arrangement 36 may be located substantially at a central point along the elongated structure. The deployed elongated structure may form an elliptical type shape with narrow width end regions and larger width mid section. The structure may be used in a synthetic aperture radar antenna formation which operates with reduced side lobes in the principle planes of the antenna radiation pattern.
Patent GB-2448208-A (GB)
Title: The Removal of Radionuclide Contaminants after the Dissolutionof Magnox
Inventor: BRODY MALCOLM
IPC: G21C19/38
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: Magnox, contaminated with radioactive cobalt, nickel, iron and manganese, is dissolved in bisulphate solution. The solution is doped with a known addition of non-radioactive cobalt and/or nickel, iron and manganese, with preferably an excess of Magnox being present. At the end of the dissolution, alloying constituents aluminium or zirconium precipitate but radioactive and non-radioactive cobalt, nickel, iron and manganese remain in solution. These are precipitated by the addition of an oxidising agent. After solids separation, the concentrations of radioactive cobalt, nickel, iron and manganese, in the residual aqueous phase, are greatly reduced. This aqueous effluent is then available for disposal to sea or similar.
Patent GB-2443582-A (GB)
Title: Characteristic Identifying System and Method
Inventor: AHOPELTO TIMO
IPC: H04W4/24
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: Improving the amount of information that is available to a user of a mobile device when deciding whether or not to access data from a remote device such as a web site. Requested items can be key words making up a search request or can be web site names indicating web sites of interest to the user. In response to a request, data listings having items generating a match with the requested data item are identified and data indicative of a network location corresponding to the or each matched data item are retrieved. In addition characteristic data, such as data indicative of an amount of data and a resource allocation associated with the set of data accessible via the network location are retrieved and these characteristic data, together with a network subscription associated with device, are used to evaluate actual usage of network resources when accessing the set of data. If data are subsequently requested from the network location the evaluated actual usage can be offset against a resource allocation.
Patent GB-2457306-A (GB)
Title: An imaging apparatus and method
Inventor: CRAIG ROBERT
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: An image capture for imaging a scene comprises an array 10 of differently sensitive detector elements (fig. 2; 20, 22, 24 and 26), each detector element having a respective one of a plurality of different sensitivities, means 2, 4 and 6, which may be lenses, for directing radiation from the scene to form an image at the array; and processing means 12 for reading and processing response signals from the detector elements. The processing means is configured to operate in a plurality of modes, comprising a first processing mode in which it produces signals dependent upon the sensitivity of the detector elements to obtain sensitivity dependent image data, and a second processing mode in which it produces sensitivity independent image data. The processes may produce images at different resolutions, and the images may be displayed on displays 14 and 16. The sensor elements on the array may be sensitive to light of different polarization or wavelength and may be quantum well infra-red photodetectors. A microscanner 8 or the array itself may be moved so that incident radiation is directed onto a different sensor elements in turn (fig. 5).
Patent GB-2442923-A (GB)
Title: Personalisable heterogeneous network handover scheme
Inventor: HUGHES DAVID EDWARD
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 2006-08-25
Abstract: A communications system comprises a plurality of local area network (LAN) within a wide area network (WAN), in which local area networks are associated with a subscriber. A LAN has a different mode of communication from the mode of communication within the WAN. A subscriber has a user identity which is directly or indirectly associated with both a LAN (their home network) and with the WAN, for example, a GSM cellular communications network. When a mobile communications device requests handover or completes handover to the wireless home LAN of a subscriber or from the subscriber's wireless LAN to the WAN, the handover event triggers an action to be performed. The action may be the generation of an alert and/or the activation of one or more devices/systems in accordance with a configuration scheme set up by the subscriber. The communications device may be the subscriber's mobile communication device or the communications device of another user which is capable of operating in both a wireless LAN mode and in a WAN mode.
Patent GB-2458661-A (GB)
Title: Remote-controlled rail-mounted IP camera
Inventor: AGHDAM SASAN YADRANDJI
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2008-03-26
Abstract: An internet protocol (IP) camera is mounted upon a rail to allow movement thereupon under receipt of control signals conveyed over the internet. A remote user is able to cause the camera to move along the rail to a desired position and may view the images captured by the camera. The camera is powered with a 12 volt supply which is connected to the camera via electrically conducting strips mounted on the rail. The camera is intended for security and tracking applications in various premises such as airports, offices, corridors etc.
Patent GB-2462658-A (GB)
Title: Portable electronic device having a sliding cover to protect a USB terminal.
Inventor: Guo yong-cheng
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2008-08-15
Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a USB terminal (2) disposed fixedly in a housing(1) and extending outwardly of the housing (1) in a direction (X). A cover (5) having an opening (50) is disposed slidably on the housing (1) and movable relative to the housing (1) in the direction (X) between a use position and a non-use position. The cover protects the USB terminal (Fig 2) and can be slid into a retracted position (Fig 4) to expose the USB terminal through the opening (50). The cover comprises an upper part (511) that slides over the upper surface (11) of the housing 1 and lower part (512) that slides over the inner part of the lower surface (12) of the housing. Movement of the cover is assisted by grooves on the housing and the use of positioning lugs. Biasing members may also be used to bias the cover towards a non use position where the USB terminal is protected.
Patent GB-2464915-A (GB)
Title: Lighting device
Inventor: BJARNASON ASGEIR
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2008-09-23
Abstract: An illuminated sign and displays, for decorative and specialist lighting fixtures. A light transmissive device (1) comprises a panel (2) having a cavity (4) for housing a light source (6), the panel having surfaces such that light emitted from a light source (6) in the cavity (4) propagating along the panel (2) will be substantially totally internally reflected. Patterning (8) or surface treatment on at least one major surface of the panel (2) provides regions to allow some light to be emitted from that surface, such that light will be emitted substantially evenly across said surface of the panel (2). Reflection strips (7) may be disposed in one or more cavities.
Patent GB-2464362-A (GB)
Title: Apparel Integrated RFID Reader
Inventor: KALINOWSKI BOB
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2009-06-09
Abstract: Time expended on non-value added tasks during labour tasks (e.g. assembly or maintenance of an aircraft) is reduced using a RFID tag reader integrated into user apparel, e.g. a glove (300). The RFID tag reader comprises a set of touch activation components (310) integrated into the apparel. A touch activation component is pressed against a surface in proximity of a RFID tag (306) e.g. associated with an aircraft component (302). The tag reader transmits an interrogate signal via antenna (308) to the tag. The user observes a display device (315) e.g. screen or optic shield worn by the user, coupled to the tag reader, wherein the display device displays tag information received from the tag in response to the interrogate signal. The tag information may comprise data describing the aircraft component, its maintenance data or its location. The user can thereby view the tag information without interrupting a task.
Patent GB-2473459-A (GB)
Title: Label reproducer
Inventor: DAKIN STEPHEN
IPC: B65C9/00
Filed: 2009-09-10
Abstract: A labeling apparatus features an image capture device 10, a processing device 20 within which an adaptive threshold filter is applied to captured images, and a label printer 40 in communication with the processing device 20. Using the device an existing label can be reproduced and printed without requiring any manual copying of the label by hand. The adaptive threshold filter makes sure the final label is of a suitable contrast level to be readable.
Patent GB-143367-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to lamp attachments
IPC: F21V37/00
Filed: 1919-04-22
Abstract: 143,367. Dulieu, J. April 22, 1919. Smut-catcher holders; chimney-holders.-A wire member 6, riveted to a lamp burner 2, is shaped to conform to the contour of the chimney and extends above the chimney, the upper end of the wire member being bent and provided with a hook 9 from which hangs a plate 11. Split spring clamps 13, 14 are carried by the wire member and engage with the chimney adjacent the top and bottom thereof.
Patent GB-125825-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sights for Fire Arms and the like.
Inventor: HARKOM JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F41G1/17
Filed: 1918-06-18
Abstract: 125,825. Harkom, J. W. June 18, 1918. Sights. - A backsight comprises a vertical tube or cylinder, pierced from back to front with a number of sighting-apertures or with a single slit, and a rotary sleeve having a number of pairs of diametrically opposite sighting- apertures at different heights, so that by rotation of the sleeve, one of the pairs of apertures therein can be brought into register with the slit or with an aperture in the cylinder. In the construction shown, the apertures 26 in the sleeve 24 are arranged in two helices and the e sighting-line through each pair passes through the foresight 11, Fig. 2. The cylinder 13 is pierced with a longitudinal hole 16, Fig. 3, and can be folded down so that the hole 16 can be used as a sighting-aperture for short ranges.
Patent GB-782028-A (GB)
Title: Process for the improvement of the properties of wool
IPC: D06M13/35
Filed: 1955-04-06
Abstract: Wool is treated with an aqueous solution of a high molecular weight, strong organic base, the molecular structure of which is such that it does not diffuse, or diffuses very slowly, into the wool fibres.  The base may have a molecular weight above 250 or may have a branched molecule and may be a quaternary ammonium, phosphonium or stibonium compound or an oxonium or sulphonium compound.  The base-forming atom may be contained in a cyclic structure, e.g. a pyridine or piperidine ring.  The organic substituents may contain hydroxyl groups, polyethylene oxide chains or carbohydrate residues.  The base may have several " onium " groups or may be produced by the alkylation of a protein. Cetyl dimethyl ethyl ammonium hydroxide and cetyl pyridinium hydroxide are mentioned.  The examples describe the treatment of wool at 40 DEG  C. followed by neutralization with hydrochloric acid. The treatment improves the capacity of the wool to absorb dyes and reduces its tendency to felt.  Specifications 439,806, 538,396, 538,428 and 553,923, [all in Group IV], are referred to.
Patent GB-1024670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to ion exchange
IPC: B01J49/00
Filed: 1964-03-11
Abstract: A mixed bed of weak exchangers is regenerated with water or salt solution at a temperature which is higher than that at the adsorption stage.
Patent GB-125432-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Bombs for use with Aircraft.
Inventor: PARKES SAMUEL ROWLAND
IPC: F42B12/20
Filed: 1916-07-19
Abstract: 125,432. Parkes, S. R. July 19, 1916. Projectile fuses.-Relates to fuses for aerial bombs comprising a spring-actuated striker which is held cocked by an external lever, and consists in providing an inertia ring E for locking the lever D. A safety-pin e<1> is withdrawn before the bomb is dropped, and, when impact occurs, the ring moves forward, releasing the lever and thereby allowing the firing-mechanism to operate.