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Patent GB-2409347-A (GB)
Title: Memory card
Inventor: HSIEH JACKSON
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2003-12-15
Abstract: A small memory card (for an electrical device) comprises a first substrate 20 and a second substrate 24, each having an upper and a lower surface. The upper surface 32 of the first substrate and the lower surface 50 of the second substrate each comprise a plurality of contacts 36, 52, and a plurality of through holes 40, 54, which are filled with a metal 42. The upper surface of the first substrate also includes a plurality of gold fingers 38 which are in electrical contact with the contacts. A heat sink 22 is provided having a top surface 44 which is mounted to the lower surface of the first substrate and a bottom surface 46 which is mounted to the upper surface of the second substrate. At least one memory chip is mounted on the upper surface of the first substrate, and at least one memory chip is mounted on the lower surface of the second substrate, with each memory chip being encapsulated by a glue layer 30.
Patent GB-2392996-A (GB)
Title: Fault-tolerant clock synchronisation
Inventor: ALLAN GEOFFREY MACKINTOSH
IPC: H04L7/00
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A clock synchronization method is described for a system including N,clocks, at least three and at most N-1 of which are master candidate clocks. A start message S1 is broadcast from the fastest master candidate clock. From each of the master candidate clocks, a response message S2 including the local time of receipt of the start message according to the clock in question is broadcast. Using the information representing the times of receipt of the start message, a master candidate clock is selected to become the master clock. The master clock determines the clock synchronisation error for each master candidate clock, using the information representing the times of receipt of the start message. If any such clock synchronisation error is excessive the master clock declassifies the clock in question as a master candidate clock and classifies another clock as a master candidate clock. This is achieved by broadcasting a classification message identifying which of the N clocks are to be classified as master candidate clocks. Next, the master clock broadcasts a synchronisation message including the local time of receipt of the classification message according to the master clock. Each of the other N-1 blocks is then synchronised with the master clock using that information and the local time of receipt of the classification message according to the clock in question. Preferably, as the master clock, the one having median time is selected.
Patent GB-2409977-A (GB)
Title: Tubular, elastic wound dressing
Inventor: JAQUES STEPHEN
IPC: A61F13/06
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: A wound dressing comprises a water impermeable, elastic tubular member and an absorbent layer within said tubular member. The absorbent layer may be formed around the circumference of the tubular member and may be bonded to the tubular member or moulded with the tubular member, the layer may also be of an elastic material, such as fabric or porous polymeric foam which may be impregnated with antiseptic or analgesic substances. The tubular member may have a closed end and may be formed from soft, water impermeable conformable polymeric material such as latex and its ends may be free from absorbent material. The dressing may be used on a limb such as a finger, hand, toe, arm, leg.
Patent GB-2411950-A (GB)
Title: Self-Extinguishing Device for Candles
Inventor: COLLYER MARK LESLIE
IPC: C11C5/00
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: An extinguishing device 4 suitable for a wax candle 1 such that the wick cannot draw up the molten wax. The device forms a barrier between a lighted candle wick 2 and its well of molten wax. The device may be a metal tube placed around the wick, and may be held in place by crimping or pinching onto the wick 5. The crimp or pinch may prevent molten wax from being drawn up from the bottom of the extinguishing device. The crimp or pinch may be 5mm from the device top, and the device may have a diameter determined by the wick dimensions which permits the wick to be threaded therethrough. The device may be positioned at any point along the wick, and may have a length of approximately 10% of the overall length of the candle.
Patent GB-2413047-A (GB)
Title: Double faced rake structure
Inventor: HUANG YAO-CHONG
IPC: A01D7/06
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: A rake structure includes a main body 2, a plurality of claws 22, and a plurality of tines 221. Each of the tines 221 has two distal ends each directed toward two opposite directions, so that the moving directions of the tines 221 can be changed easily and arbitrarily, thereby facilitating the user operating the rake structure clearing wastes.
Patent GB-2405059-A (GB)
Title: Processing received information bits at a location measurement unit for time of arrival estimation
Inventor: BEN RACHED NIDHAM
IPC: H04Q7/38
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A method of measuring the time of arrival (TOA) at a radiocommunication receiver, such as a location measurement unit (LMU) 33, of a radio signal originating from a transmitting station, such as mobile station 30. A component of the received radio signal is stored in a memory 37 of the receiver 33 and an estimation of information bits carried by the signal component is obtained though demodulation 35 of the signal component. An estimation of the time of arrival 38 of the signal is made on the basis of the estimated information bits and the received signal component. The estimation of the information bits carried by the signal component may comprise estimating an impulse response of the radio propagation channel between the transmitting station 30 and the receiver 33. The estimation of the impulse response of the channel may be carried out by a channel sounding module 34.
Patent GB-2400115-A (GB)
Title: Coloured diamond
Inventor: TWITCHEN DANIEL JAMES
IPC: C01B31/06
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A diamond layer of single crystal CVD diamond which is coloured, preferably which has a fancy colour, and which has a thickness of greater than 1 mm.
Patent GB-2421231-A (GB)
Title: Repositionable sun visor for a vehicle
Inventor: RACHDI ZAKILA NAHEED
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A repositionable sun visor for protecting an occupant of a vehicle from the glare of the sun has a disc 2 of lightly coloured plastic approximately the same as size as a compact disc. A suction pad 3 is provided on one side of the disc for releasably attaching the visor to the glass of a vehicle. A pull ring 1 on the other side of the disc allows insertion of a forefinger for removal and repositioning of the visor as required.
Patent GB-2421684-A (GB)
Title: Stand for a baby's cot including a stanchion and floor-engaging feet such that the stand is mounted for at least horizontal movement relative to the stanchion
Inventor: THOMAS PAUL ROBERT
IPC: A47D7/04
Filed: 2005-01-04
Abstract: A cot 30 may be supported on a stand 10 which includes a stanchion 14 and floor-engaging feet (16,18,20) secured to the stanchion and extend away therefrom. A cot support 22, which is mounted on the stanchion at a position above and spaced from the feet, is mounted for at least horizontal movement relative to the stanchion. The stand may be placed against an adult bed (24,Fig.2), with the feet of the stand under the bed in one position thereof so as to take up significantly little additional floor space in a bedroom. The height of the cot above the bedding (28,Fig.3) of the bed may be altered by adjustment of a pivot collar 26 on the stanchion.
Patent GB-2422935-A (GB)
Title: Pre-payment system for facilitating electronic commerce and anonymous transactions
Inventor: MCKENZIE MARC
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: Pre-payment system for facilitating electronic commerce and anonymous transactions based on the use of unique data strings that can be purchased by a user and then used at eg online shops instead of credit cards. In one embodiment the data strings 3-9 are recorded on a card 1 under scratch off panels. Data string 3 represents the full value of the card whilst data string 4-9 represents subdivision of the value. The card also contains master data string 2 used to further validate the card. The systems does not need to be card based and may be eg computer implemented.
Patent GB-2424831-A (GB)
Title: Hair Drier Accessory
Inventor: COOMBES BRIAN
IPC: A45D2/00
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: The accessory 1 has an external wall 3, preferably of conical shape, which defines an open end at the base of the cone and an air vent at the opposite end. The device has an elongate internal hair-moulding form 4 and an air inlet with a hair drier attachment means extending from the wall 3 proximate to the open end. Hot air from the hair drier is then directed through the air inlet to circulate between the external walls 3 and the form 4, in order to shape and curl hair that is wrapped around the form. The forms may be interchangeable (see Figs. 7 to 11) to achieve different curling effects and a plurality of them may be used simultaneously (Figs.4, 5). The hair drier attachment may be movable so as to change the angle of the airflow.
Patent GB-2425371-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device having an extensible application program
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
IPC: G06F11/30
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: An electronic device comprises an extensible application programme, arranged to be extensible and/or configurable via the incorporation of one or more software components, wherein the arrangement further comprises a signal processing function having a monitoring process, where the monitoring process is arranged to terminate the extensible application programme upon determination of one or more predetermined criteria, such as a lock-up condition. The extensible application program is preferably extendable by plug-ins, such that the plug-ins can be terminated,and blacklisted if they have to be terminated. The device may be a mobile phone wherein plug-ins are terminated to avoid locking up the phone when communication is required.
Patent GB-2416158-A (GB)
Title: Flexible sheet material storage and dispensing apparatus
Inventor: EVANS TIMOTHY DAVID
IPC: B65H75/22
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: A material storage and dispensing apparatus comprises a sheet of flexible material 12 wound around a roller 20 having an inflatable chamber such that inflating the chamber allows the flexible material to be dispensed by rolling the apparatus over an article 10 to be covered with the flexible sheet material. The inflatable chamber may be integral with the sheet of flexible material or detachable therefrom. The sheet of flexible material maybe a water impermeable textile and may have at least one edge provided with a chamber for receiving water to weigh down that edge. In use, the dispensing apparatus is especially suited for placing a cover of sheet flexible material over a store of dried bio-solids such as wastewater sludge or silage, particularly when it is stored in a clamp. Stores so covered reduce or overcome the problems created by excess rainfall such as slumping or run-off.
Patent GB-2416735-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle interior trim panels
Inventor: COWELCHUCK GLENN A
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: An interior vehicle trim panel (10, 14) having a sprayed expanded polyurethane layer (22) and method of making same are provided. The method comprises providing a skin layer (24) on a spray tool (30), spraying expandable polyurethane reactive components (40, 42, 48) onto the skin layer (24) to form a resilient layer (22), and securing a rigid substrate (20) on the resilient layer (22), such that the resilient layer (22) extends between and connects the skin layer (24) with the substrate (20) to form the vehicle interior trim panel (10, 14).
Patent GB-2422509-A (GB)
Title: Gateway unit
Inventor: TSUJI KIYOTAKA
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-09-01
Abstract: A gateway unit for mutually connecting a subscriber network, a public switched telephone network (PSTN) and a packet communication network, characterized by comprising a subscriber network interface connected to the subscriber network, a PSTN interface connected to the line exchange network, an exchange unit for exchange-connecting a communication path among the subscriber network, the PSTN and the packet communication network, a control unit for controlling a connecting state of the communication path at the exchange unit, a signal conversion unit for converting a form of a signal transmitted and received between the exchange unit and the packet communication network into forms suitable for a communication protocol of the packet communication network and a communication protocol of the subscriber network, respectively, a switching unit for route-controlling to transmit a signal which is output from the signal conversion unit toward a destination in the packet communication network, and an information communication unit mediating information communications among the subscriber network interface, the PSTN interface, the control unit, the signal conversion unit and the switching unit by using a general-purpose local area network (LAN).
Patent GB-2431866-A (GB)
Title: Variable line length rotary driers
Inventor: GRIFFITHS PHILLIP MARTIN
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A rotary drier comprises: a support column 12; retractable support arms 14, 16, 18, 20 which possess a plurality of cable receiving parts 26; a first cable 22 extending through a first subset of the cable receiving parts to define a first plurality of lines between adjacent arms; and a second cable 24 extending through a second subset of cable receiving parts to define a second plurality of lines between adjacent arms. Both sets of lines are tightened when the arms are in the raised in-use position. Also disclosed is a connector comprising: a front plate (32) with an aperture (40) and slot (42); a cable receiving portion (38); and a pair of arms (34, 36), each with a lip portion (34a, 36a).
Patent GB-2432223-A (GB)
Title: Camera support
Inventor: BARNES ANTONY MICHAEL
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2005-11-12
Abstract: A camera support consists of a universal camera tripod screw attached to a fabric pouch or bag containing a malleable substance such as sand, beads, balls or grains. The screw may be made of plastic, metal, wood or any combination of these materials.
Patent GB-2422023-A (GB)
Title: Stereomicroscope rotatably mounted on column
Inventor: NAKAMURA MASAHIRO
IPC: G02B21/36
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: A stereomicroscope includes a base 1 that places a sample thereon, a microscope body 9 which may have a pair of left and right observation optical systems 5, 5 for observing the sample and may have a photographing optical system 25, 26, 27, 29 that leads the light from the sample substantially corresponding to the focusing center of the observation optical systems to a imaging means 17, a column 3 that is disposed on the base 1 and supports the microscope body 9, a support means 11 that supports the imaging means 17, and a connecting means 13 that rotatably connects the microscope body 9 to the column 3. An optical axis I of the photographing optical system becomes substantially parallel to a rotation axis O of the connecting means. CCD 28 is shown.
Patent GB-2434085-A (GB)
Title: Carrying bag for a computer
Inventor: ROBERTS JASON
IPC: A45C13/02
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: A carrying bag for a computer 24 comprises a support structure attached to the top surface 20 of the bag, the support structure 22 being arranged so as to keep the computer spaced from the bottom wall 18 of the bag. The support structure is preferably attached to the top wall by rivets. The support structure may comprise first and second segments that may be elasticised and that can be adjustably secured together by a buckle [not shown]. In use, the support structure holds the computer in isolation from the bottom wall of the carrying bag and acts to absorb any energy transferred to the bag in the event that the bag collides with an external surface.
Patent GB-2423322-A (GB)
Title: Downhole cutting tools with shearing elements
Inventor: AZAR MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: E21B10/55
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: A cutting element 720 for use, in lieu of or in combination with, polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutter elements 710 to provide a shearing action on various downhole tools, such as drill bits 700, reamers, stabilisers and hole openers. The cutting element 720 uses a shearing element, made of PDC, thermally stable polycrystalline diamond (TSP) or cubic boron nitride (CBN), disposed on a support. The support, possibly a blade, may compromise diamond impregnated material. The shearing element may be, at least partially, overlaid by a retaining element 724 to provide a retention mechanism to prevent the shearing element from dislodging from the support. The shearing element may also have a coating, such as titanium carbide or silicon carbide, to enhance its retention through chemical means. Also disclosed is a method of forming the cutting element.
Patent GB-2425811-A (GB)
Title: Braking system
Inventor: BEDDING GEOFFREY
IPC: B60T11/10
Filed: 2006-05-04
Abstract: A device, preferably a vehicle braking system, comprises a primary hydraulic braking system, preferably for service braking (actuated by fluid pressure from inlet 32), and a secondary braking system, preferably for operating the parking brake (actuated by arm 12). Activation of the secondary braking system isolates at least part of the primary braking system 32 and applies a braking force to the one or more movable parts 3. The seal 11, preferably acts as a one-way valve to allow the primary braking system to function when the secondary system is partially activated.
Patent GB-2426330-A (GB)
Title: Closed-loop wavefront sensor using field programmable gate array
Inventor: DOLNE JEAN J
IPC: G02B26/06
Filed: 2006-05-10
Abstract: A system (300) capable of determining wavefront characteristics, such as air induced wavefront aberrations, includes a field programmable gate array (FPGA) device (302) executing a phase diversity algorithm. The FPGA device can be a stand-alone device or comprise multiple FPGAs (308). The device receives an "in-focus" and an "out-of-focus" image having a known optical difference from that of the "in-focus" image. The device then performs as many phase diversity algorithm iterations as desired to reach an expression for the wavefront aberrations induced on the collected image data. The resulting wavefront data may be used to produce an enhanced image of the original image data. Example applications include remote sensors and targeting systems, and both passive imaging and active projection systems that compensate for wavefront anomalies. The FPGA completes the phase diversity algorithm at a rate of 30Hz or faster.
Patent GB-2441105-A (GB)
Title: Fastening strap for trousers
Inventor: SCHULTZ OTTO LAJOS
IPC: A41F9/00
Filed: 2006-08-21
Abstract: Trousers or shorts with a central fly closure 4 are provided with a flexible fastening strap 6 extending across the front interior waistband from one side of the central fly closure to the other such that the trousers or shorts are held in place on a wearer's waist when the central fly closure is fully open.
Patent GB-2441568-A (GB)
Title: Powered device for a power-over-ethernet system
Inventor: LEE CHAO-CHENG
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: In a Power-over-Ethernet (POE) system (figure 1), a powered device (120) may have a relay (126) having two switches connected between the receiving lines (VIP, VIN) and transmitting lines (VOP, VON). A power providing device (110) sends a pulse to the powered device (120) to determine whether power is required. If power is required, the switches are switched on so that the pulse is returned to the power providing device (110), which is recognised as a signal to provide power. The switches are switched off when power is already provided. The invention provides a relay 200 for the powered device that may be integrated into a chip to reduce manufacturing cost. The relay 200 comprises a switch T1 coupled between a first receiving end VIP of the network device and a first transmitting end VOP of the network device. A switch control unit 250 turns off the switch T1 when the network device does not require power. An AC coupling unit 210 turns on the switch T1 when a signal is received from the first receiving end VIP and the network device does require power. There may also be a second switch T2 connected in a similar way between a second receiving end VIN of the network device and a second transmitting VON end of the network device.
Patent GB-2447249-A (GB)
Title: Selection of additional information, e.g. trailers, for compatible games or applications
Inventor: BRITTAIN DAVID
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: An information system provides, via a mobile communications network, a stored information asset to a remotely located mobile telecommunications device. The information asset provides information about a downloadable data file. The system comprises determining means for determining the characteristics of the mobile telecommunication device, and identifying means for identifying a downloadable data file which is compatible with the determined characteristics of the mobile telecommunications device. The identifying means is arranged to establish a representation of the stored information asset relating to the compatible downloadable data file and the representation is transmittable to the mobile communications device. The system further comprises retrieving means, responsive to a user-selection of the transmitted representation, which retrieves the stored information asset for communication to the mobile telecommunications device. The determined characteristics of the mobile device may be screen size, audio output, make and model, file size, which files are already stored. Processor availability, memory availability and file system availability.
Patent GB-2431240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to lateral flow assay devices
Inventor: RAJ BALBIR
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: Disclosed is an assay device for determining the presence or absence of an analyte of interest in a sample, the device comprising a test strip, the test strip having a reading zone wherein the result of the test may be observed; the device further comprising a movable portion which is movable from a first ("testing") position to a second ("reading") position; wherein, at the first position the movable portion obscures the reading zone, and wherein movement of the movable portion from the first position to the second position uncovers or reveals the reading zone, rendering the reading zone available for visual inspection.
Patent GB-2445585-A (GB)
Title: Customised video programme delivery
Inventor: GATELLIER BERTRAND
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A system for delivering video and advertising material to a remote user from a source, the source comprising: ```first means, responsive to an event, for determining a video sequence for transmission to the user; ```second means, responsive to information about the user, for determining appropriate advertising material to accompany the video sequence; ```third means for inserting the advertising material into the video sequence; and ```transmitting mean for transmitting the combined video sequence and advertising material from the source to the remote user.
Patent GB-2447657-A (GB)
Title: Child support rail
Inventor: DALLOW WILLIAM FRANCIS
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2007-03-17
Abstract: A child support rail <B>10</B> comprises a grip portion <B>12</B> suitable for being held by a small child, and attachment portions <B>14,16</B> disposed at each end of the grip portion. The child support rail <B>10</B> is designed to attach to a door frame, enabling a child to safely support itself on accessing or leaving a doorway, for example, with a step. The rail may be attached to a door frame by fixings passing through fixing holes on the attachment portions of the frame. The attachment portions may be a continuation of the tubular member forming the grip portion. Saddle washers may be provided to seat the rail against the door frame.