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Patent GB-2426347-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring a concrete mixing vehicle
Inventor: HUMPISH NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: G08G1/123
Filed: 2002-08-31
Abstract: A method of reducing the time taken to load a concrete mixing vehicle 100 comprises using data indicating the position of the vehicle 100. The position data is used to determine when the vehicle 100 will be within a predetermined distance of the delivery site or to predict the time of delivery. Preparations for loading of the vehicle will then commence prior to the vehicle's 100 arrival at the delivery site. Claims are also included for a concrete mixing vehicle 100 with a monitoring system 114. The monitoring system 114 comprises a memory (204) to hold data, means for processing the data (200) and means 116 arranged to acquire and store parameters such as time data, the weight of a concrete mix, the performance of the driver or the ambient temperature.
Patent GB-2440329-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispense
Inventor: WIEMER KLAUS
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2006-07-08
Abstract: A beverage dispense system for a post-mix beverage dispenser in which the concentrate lines 5 are passed through a cooling module 33 within the dispenser. The cooling module 33 has a chamber 33a that is flooded with coolant for heat exchange with the concentrate. The coolant is circulated in a line 21 between a remote cooler 15 and the cooling module 33 within a python 19. The diluent line 9 comprises a recirculation loop between the cooler 15 and the dispense valve and the concentrate is cooled in the heat-exchange unit by heat exchange with the diluent in the recirculation loop.
Patent GB-2441830-A (GB)
Title: Key released door security chain
Inventor: GREEN ROBIN JEREMY
IPC: E05C17/36
Filed: 2006-09-16
Abstract: A door security chain has a mechanism to allow it to be released from outside the door by the use of the correct key. The chain has an end pin 10 retained in a slot 6. A gear 3 is rotated by the key to move a slide 4. A slide pin 5 can engage pin 10 to move it to an enlarged release portion of the slot 6.
Patent GB-2441304-A (GB)
Title: An automatic cleaning device for a shower enclosure
Inventor: BEENY DIANA KIRKWOOD
IPC: B05B15/00
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: An automatic cleaning device for a shower enclosure that sprays cleaning fluid onto the shower area and then rinses the shower area with clean water. The device prevents the build up of mildew, limescale or bacteria in the home or public areas, while protecting individuals from being exposed to potentially harmful fumes or cleaning substances. Preferably the device has a reservoir 1.1 to hold cleaning fluid, a mixing chamber 1.9 to mix the cleaning fluid with water, a pump to dispense the cleaning fluid into the mixing chamber and water 1.14 to transport the cleaning solution to at least one spray head in the shower enclosure (Fig 2), the water is controlled by a timer 1.11 operated solenoid valve. In use the user dispenses cleaning fluid into the mixing chamber and switches on the timer, the device sprays cleaning solution into the shower area, allows the cleaning solution to remain on the walls for a set time before rinsing the shower area with clean water. The spray head(s) may be fitted to the ceiling or walls of the shower enclosure.
Patent GB-2442220-A (GB)
Title: Demountable Tipping Apparatus
Inventor: LEIGHT JOHN
IPC: B60P1/28
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A storing and tipping apparatus mountable on and demountable from a pickup truck comprises a sub-frame 4 and a tipping body 10 pivotally mounted thereon, a tipping mechanism arranged between the sub-frame and the tipping body and one part of a lifting arrangement consisting of a pair of pallet fork receiving members 11 to accommodate the tines of a fork lift truck. The tipping mechanism may be hydraulic, manually or electrically powered such as by a battery. The apparatus may include a cart (20 fig 5a) on which the apparatus may be mounted, the cart including forks (22 fig 4a) and lifting means (26 fig 4a).
Patent GB-2431219-A (GB)
Title: Piston oil spray cooling system with two nozzles
Inventor: PEGG IAN GRAHAM
IPC: F02F3/22
Filed: 2006-10-01
Abstract: An oil spray system for an internal combustion engine comprises a first nozzle (40) adapted to spray oil at the underside of a piston, for cooling, and a second nozzle (46) adapted to spray oil directly at the cylinder bore in which the piston reciprocates, for lubrication. Each nozzle share an oil feed and a solenoid valve is provided to disable one nozzle while the other is operative. Alternatively they may have a dedicated oil feed from the lubrication system of the engine, enabling the nozzles to be operated independently of each other.
Patent GB-2431148-A (GB)
Title: Overrideable guide and vertical restraint for an air cargo system
Inventor: SCHULZE GREGORY JAMES
IPC: B64D9/00
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: A centerline restraint includes a conventional center guide/restraint 500 and a pair of a overrideable guide/restraints 320, one at each end. Each overrideable guide/restraint 320 is lockable into one of three rotational positions about a common axis A or B: a retracted position, an erect position and an overridden position. The overrideable guide/restraint 320 has a yoke-shaped body with a pair of legs rotatably mounted on an axle which, in turn, is mounted on a base of the centerline restraint. Lift handles 302a, 340a, 302b, 304b are each operatively connected to a spring-loaded plunger are used to adjust the overrideable guide/restraint between the three positions. A head of the spring-loaded plunger abuts one or more stops formed on the legs of the overrideable guide/restraint to lock the overrideable guide/restraint in various predetermined positions.
Patent GB-2443472-A (GB)
Title: Method of generating routes
Inventor: JONES ALAN HENRY
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: A method of generating a plurality of diverse routes from a source to a destination in a weighted directed graph. Such a method may be used for route planning or navigation with the weighted directed graph representing a road network, but may also be used in other applications. A source routeing tree is generated from the source to a first set of points of the graph, which may comprise some or all of the points. A destination routeing tree is generated from some or all of the points of the graph to the destination. The trees are then combined to form the routes. For example, the sub-routes common to and traversed in the same direction by the source and destination trees may be selected. The sub routes may then be formed into the routes by extending each sub-route as necessary to the source and destination along the source and destination trees.
Patent GB-2447088-A (GB)
Title: Method for adjusting a digital display signal to overcome non-ideal pixel switching distortion
Inventor: HOLMES PAUL
IPC: H04N5/20
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A method of adjusting a signal for a digital display where the input signal includes a number of discrete input intensity values which causes the display to give actual output signals having discrete output intensity values, and where the relationship between the input signal to actual output signal departs from a desired input signal to output signal relationship, comprises: (1) considering at least a first input value and a first actual output value for the first input value; (ii) finding a second input value and a second actual output value for the second input value where the second actual output value is closer to the desired first input value; (iii) recording a relationship between the first and second input values; and (iv) substituting the second input value for the first input value in the signal, for example using a look-up table (LUT), Figure 2(d). The method may be carried out for all input values, and be used to correct for non-ideal pixel switching distortions, such as false contouring.
Patent GB-2447219-A (GB)
Title: Toothpaste dispenser
Inventor: NICHOLS HENRY ALBERT
IPC: A47K5/00
Filed: 2007-03-06
Abstract: A toothpaste dispensing device has a hollow body defining a chamber into which toothpaste can be squeezed when the dispenser is attached to a toothpaste tube. The body has a circular opening at one end which is adapted for threaded connection to the nipple or nozzle of a toothpaste tube. The top surface of the body is provided with a second opening which is closable by means of a sliding lid. The sliding movement of the lid may be limited at the open position by a positive stop. Toothpaste which has been squeezed into the chamber can be applied to the bristles of a toothbrush by inserting the bristles into the chamber through the top opening. The lid is closed between applications to ensure that the residue of toothpaste within the chamber remains fresh. The dispenser has particular use for visually impaired persons.
Patent GB-2449307-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable cup stand assembly for a beverage preparation machine
Inventor: TANNER ROGER
IPC: A47J31/44
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: An adjustable cup stand assembly for a beverage / coffee preparation machine comprises a shaft 10 having a longitudinal axis and a cup stand 11 movably coupled to the shaft, the cup stand comprising a platform / tray 26 for receiving in use a receptacle and a coupling arrangement 14 coupling the platform to the shaft, the coupling arrangement comprising a brake member 40 which is engagable with the shaft, the platform being cantilevered from the coupling arrangement such that the weight of the platform causes the brake member to engage the shaft and retain the cup stand in position on the shaft, the platform begin movable to disengage the brake to enable adjustment of the vertical position of the stand to accommodate various cup height sizes. Ideally the platform can pivot / see-saw about an axis orthogonal to that of the shaft. The platform may be rotatable about the shaft. Figures 9 and 10 show alternative embodiments.
Patent GB-2436248-A (GB)
Title: A system and associated methods for network aware dynamic power management
Inventor: BANGINWAR RAJESH
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: A system and associated methods for network aware, dynamic power management are generally described herein.
Patent GB-2436252-A (GB)
Title: Grid responsive control device
Inventor: HIRST DAVID
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A load control device is responsive to a physical variable representing the balance between load and generation on an electricity grid. The control device varies the energy consumption of the load based on the current value of the physical variable of the grid relative to a central value of that physical variable, which is derived from past readings of the physical variable of the grid. The grid responsive control device also takes into account the time since the load last varied its energy consumption in determining whether or not the grid variable load control should be provided.
Patent GB-2439006-A (GB)
Title: Improved packer
Inventor: MCLEOD IAIN
IPC: E21B36/00
Filed: 2006-04-10
Abstract: A packer for a well is described. The packer comprises at least one packing element, at least one anchoring element, and a mandrel coupled to the at least one anchoring element. The packer is arranged such that, once set, the mandrel is free to move with respect to the packing and anchoring elements. In one embodiment the at least one anchoring element is integral with the at least one packing element. In an alternative embodiment the at least one anchoring element is separate from the at least one packing element.
Patent GB-2453343-A (GB)
Title: Thermal infrared reflective paint composition
Inventor: RUCKEBUSCH JEAN-MARIE
IPC: C09D7/61
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: A paint composition comprising white alumina, in particular white corundum, more particularly white fused corundum having a median particle size of at least 5.5 micrometers. The composition may further include a white pigment selected from zinc sulfide, lithopone, zinc oxide, white lead, zirconium (IV) oxide; a coloured pigment; and a binder.
Patent GB-2453746-A (GB)
Title: Parallel interconnection of solar cell units
Inventor: SAUAR ERIK
IPC: H01L31/05
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: Solar cells 2 are spaced apart by electrically insulating spacers 1 and are connected in parallel by solder ribbons 3, 4 formed on the front and back surfaces of the solar cells and the spacers to form a sub-module. Front to back series interconnections between the solar cell sub-modules to form also possible to form the completed solar cell module.
Patent GB-2439882-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for processing satellite communication data
Inventor: GILOH BENJAMIN
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for intercepting and monitoring communications between target mobiles and a main station of a satellite communication system, wherein communication between the mobiles and a satellite is achieved by using a first-band spot beams, chosen by the mobiles and wherein communication between the satellite and the main station is achieved by using a wideband second-band link, and wherein the satellite is operable to change the mapping scheme of the first-band frequencies to the second-band frequencies, the apparatus comprises: at least one RF second-band and at least one RF first-band receive antenna which transmits the received signals to at least one RF second-band and at least one first-band receiver respectively; an intermediate frequency RF distributor which receives signals from said RF second-band and RF first-band receivers and splits the transmission into groups of frequencies; a plurality of demodulators which are tuned to cover sequentially the first-band frequency spectrum, for extracting identification codes of target mobiles and decryption messages; a wide angle mapping unit which receives the second-band signals from said intermediate frequency distributor, analyses and maps the received frequencies according to their time occurrence, and correlates said frequencies with said first-band frequencies; means for recording and monitoring said communications.
Patent GB-2454522-A (GB)
Title: Improved Camera Lucida
Inventor: SIMMONS ROY MALCOLM
IPC: B43L13/18
Filed: 2007-11-10
Abstract: Disclosed is a Camera Lucida which includes exchangeable partial mirrors (4) and exchangeable optical filters (5). The optical filters may also be hand held (6). The optical filter opacity may also be mechanically adjusted (fig. 5 and fig. 6). The optical filter opacity may also be electrically or electronically adjusted. A Camera Lucida is an optical device that can be used as a drawing aid, it is arranged so an image of the subject is superimposed, or overlaid, on the drawing paper or board when viewed by a user, the user can then trace the image and in doing so can paint, sketch, draw or otherwise reproduce the view subject.
Patent GB-2448567-A (GB)
Title: System for compensating for temperature effects on GPS transponders
Inventor: BENAVIDES ARMANDO
IPC: G01S1/00
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A system 10 is disclosed for reducing user range error URE in GPS signals due to temperature changes experienced by a GPS transponder onboard a satellite. The system 10 comprises at least one GPS transponder 14,16. An atomic clock 34 provides a highly accurate clock signal to a navigation data unit NDU 36 and transponders 14,16. The NDU 36 uses the clock signal to generate time stamped navigation signal at its output 36a. The output 40,42 of the transponders 14,16 are filtered and summed 38 and fed to a coupler 46 that provides an interface to antenna 48 and a sample of the modulated signal to demodulator 50 where the coded navigation data is recovered. A phase comparator 52 receives code signals from both GPS transponders 14,16 via demodulator 50 and a reference code from NDU 36 via a thermally stable transmission line 54 and generates phase correction signals 64,66 for each transponder 14,16 to remove temperature induced phase shift affecting the system 10.
Patent GB-2445136-A (GB)
Title: Full-bridge class-D power amplifier
Inventor: JONKMAN RUDI
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: The present invention relates a full bridge class-D amplifier where one of the output terminals (27) is grounded, and which is arranged to be supplied by a floating power supply (1). Each amplifier switching leg (7, 15) is connected to the corresponding load terminal (25, 27) via a low-pass filter (29, 31), at least one of which comprises a capacitor (C1, C2, C3 or C4), connected between the load terminal and the positive or negative output terminal (3, 5) of the floating power supply.
Patent GB-2450252-A (GB)
Title: Novelty Gift Box
Inventor: NEJAT SAVASH
IPC: A63H13/16
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: Shown is a novelty gift box with double walls defining a space for a gift and hidden integrated features inside the double walls. The features, e.g., poppers/streamers, confetti are triggered or set off by the opening of the lid attached to the box. The opening action will also causes the sound chip module/IC board to be activated therefore causing a song or message tailored to the specific occasion the novelty gift box is related to. The wall in the region of the sound module is perforated, and a cord or string linking to the poppers or streamers is attached to the lid via a hook or clip (See Fig.3).
Patent GB-2447191-A (GB)
Title: Direct differentiation of cardiomyocytes from human embryonic stem cells
Inventor: DAVIDSON BRUCE PAUL
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to the induction of differentiation in stem cells to cardiomyocytes and factors such as prostaglandin alone or in combination with other factors including essential minerals selected from the group including transferrin and selenium, small molecules selected from the group including a p38 MAPK inhibitor such as SB203580 and protein growth factors of the FGF, IGF and BMP families such as but not limited to IGF1, FGF2, BMP2, BMP4 and BMP6, and insulin that influence the process of differentiation to cardiomyocytes. Media that is appropriate for the induction of differentiation of cardiomyocytes from stem cells is also provided wherein the media contains these factors. The use of cardiomyocytes and cardiac progenitors produced by the directed differentiation in transplantation and screening for cardiac compounds is also provided.
Patent GB-2452222-A (GB)
Title: Improved spray head for ablutionary appliances
Inventor: WESTGATE SIMON
IPC: B05B15/522
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: A spray head (1) for an ablutionary appliance has a spray plate (5) provided with an array of holes (7) for discharge of water and a cleaner plate (11) located behind the spray plate (5) and having an array of pins (13) corresponding to the array of holes (7) in the spray plate (5). The spray plate (5) is biased to a first (self-cleaning) position for cleaning the holes 7 with the pins (13). The spray plate (5) is movable from the first position away from the cleaner plate to a second (spray) position providing clearance between the pins on the cleaner plate and the holes in the spray plate when pressure of water supplied to the spray head overcomes the biasing of the spray plate (5) for water to flow through the holes (7). The spray plate (5) is manually movable from the first position towards the cleaner plate to a third position (the "manual cleaning" position) for cleaning the holes (7) with the pins (13) where the pins (13) extend further into the holes (7) in third position than in the first position.
Patent GB-2466968-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid vehicle with auxiliary drive member providing an offset torque
Inventor: STEN ERIK
IPC: F16H48/30
Filed: 2009-01-16
Abstract: A hybrid vehicle has a torque distribution drive mechanism comprising a first planetary gear set 24 coupled to a first output shaft 18 of an input differential 12 and a second planetary gear set 26 connected to a second output shaft 20 of the input differential 12 and the first planetary gear set 24. An auxiliary drive member, e.g. electric/hydraulic motor 22, is coupled to the first or to the second planetary gear set 24, 26 and induces an offset torque to the first and second output members 18, 20 thereby providing torque vectoring and active yaw control. The first and second gear sets 24, 26 are coupled by common planetary carriers 28, 30 having planet gears 44, 46 which engage with sun gears 32, 36 and ring gears 34, 38. Ring gear 34 is driven by the motor 22 and ring gear 38 is fixed to a base member. The motor 22 is adapted to vary magnitude and direction of the offset torque.
Patent GB-2456069-A (GB)
Title: A method and arrangement for providing security for content purchases
Inventor: DAHLIN STEINAR
IPC: H04L9/40
Filed: 2006-06-28
Abstract: A method and arrangement for providing security when an IMS client (A) purchases content from a content or service provider (404), the IMS client having a unique IMS identity (IDA) registered with a first IMS operator (400). A second IMS operator (406) assigns a unique IMS identity (IDc) to the content or service provider which is authenticated based on the assigned IMS identity. The validity of the IMS client is then verified towards the content or service provider, based on a mutual interconnect agreement between the first and second IMS operators, in response to a purchase request from the IMS client. The content or service provider can then also be validated towards the IMS client.
Patent GB-2468476-A (GB)
Title: Zero carbon building panel system
Inventor: HYNES CHRISTINE
IPC: E04B1/10
Filed: 2009-03-02
Abstract: A timber SIPs, or, structural insulated panel, build system constructed using a 240mm timber stud. The modular panels are constructed in a factory and may be up to 2.7m in height and between 6m to 8m in length. The panels may also incorporate a breather membrane, insulation, chipboard, vapour membrane, windows, external doors, plasterboard, electric cabling, sockets and switches. The external wall panels are designed to achieve a u-value of 0.15W/m2K and have a special gasket at the joints designed to create an airtight seal. The system is also designed for a very quick build time, with a complete house able to be completed in 11 days.
Patent GB-2456431-A (GB)
Title: Downhole fluid analysis for production logging
Inventor: KAMIYA AKIRA
IPC: E21B43/38
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: A downhole fluid analysis tool capable of fluid analysis during production logging that includes a phase separator (28) and a plurality of sensors to perform analysis on the fluids collected at a subsurface location in a borehole. The phase separator may be a gravity phase separator separating two immiscible phases.
Patent GB-2466032-A (GB)
Title: Jaw crusher
Inventor: HARRIS MICHAEL
IPC: B02C1/06
Filed: 2009-03-16
Abstract: A jaw crusher comprises a pair of opposed fixed anvil plates 2 mounted so as to define a chamber tapering downwardly therebetween. A generally up-right jaw 8 is mounted on a pivot 9 extending transversely of the chamber, a lever 13 being connected to one end of the jaw 8 remote from the pivot 9. A drive means is provided to reciprocate the lever 13, thereby rocking the jaw 8 about the pivot 9. A feed hopper 16 is provided above the jaw 8 to deposit material to be crushed into the space between the jaw 8 and the anvil plates 2 on each side of the jaw 8.