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Patent GB-2410986-A (GB)
Title: Electrically conductive self-lubricating bearing system
Inventor: NOACK RANDY
IPC: F16C33/24
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: An electrically conductive self-lubricating bearing system comprises a mating structure 4 having a mating surface 14 and an electrically conductive substrate 2. The electrically conductive substrate 2 includes a substrate surface 8 which has a plurality of valleys 10 defined therein by at least one electrically conductive rib 12 extending therefrom. A lubricating material 6 is disposed within the valleys 10 so that an exposed surface of the lubricating material 6 lies flush with the tip of the rib 12. In use the rib 12 is in electrical communication with the mating surface 14 of the mating structure 4. The method of manufacturing the electrically conductive substrate 2 includes defining a plurality of valleys 10 within a metallic substrate 2; cleaning the substrate 2 so as to remove impurities from the substrate surface 8; bonding a lubricant material 6 to the substrate surface 8; curing the lubricating material 6 to adhesively bond the lubricating material 6 to the metallic substrate 2 and removing any excess material so that the lubricating material 6 lies flush with the tip of the rib 12.
Patent GB-2408648-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for scanning a bound area or sub region within a scanner surface
Inventor: SESEK ROBERT
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: An apparatus for defining a scan area within a scanable surface of a scanning device of the type which has a control interface that can initiate and control a scan operation responsive to a scan signal being received, the apparatus comprising a first set of slidable members, a second set of slidable members and a link for communicating coordinate indicating signals to said control interface. The first set of slidable members are located on a first axis and the second set of slidable members are located on a second axis, the axes being adjacent to the scanable surface and the slidable members defining coordinates of the scan area along the axes. Wherein the first set of slidable members comprise four members X11, X12, X21, X22, two of which are located and retained in first and third recesses extending along the first axes on opposite sides of the scanable surface, the four members X11, X12, X21, X22 being independently slidable in said recesses and positionable along the scanable surface to define first and second coordinates on each side of the scanable surface on the first axis. The second set of slidable members may also comprise four members Y11, Y12, Y21, Y22 as per the first set of slidable members. The link may comprise a conductor that can be connected to the control interface of the scanner. There may be provided a switch for generating a scan signal and applying the same to the control interface.
Patent GB-2427253-A (GB)
Title: Technique for stabilising a boat against a structure using a fender
Inventor: CLARKSON NEIL M
IPC: B63B39/00
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: A technique for stabilising a boat in open water against a stationary structure is disclosed. The boat 2 has a fender 8 at one end comprising a resilient material 10, and the boat is urged against the structure (4, Fig 1) to engage the resilient material with the structure. The frictional engagement in combination with the urging force is sufficient to prevent the engaged fender from slipping down the structure. In this way so long as the engagement is sustained, the boat is stabilised against the structure. The resilient material may comprise a rubber sleeve 14 around a foam core 16. The boat may be a monohull or a multihull and the fender may be part of the craft or part of an assembly fitted to the craft.
Patent GB-2429538-A (GB)
Title: Proctor arrangement for portable electronic device
Inventor: ZHANG TONG
IPC: G03B21/00
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A projection arrangement 102 for use with a portable electronic device 100 having a transmissive or transflective display 110, 144 comprises an aperture 136 arranged to receive the display 110, 144 of said portable electronic device 100, a light source 104, 130 for illuminating the display 110, 144 and projection optics 108, 138, 140 for projecting an image of the display onto a screen 112.
Patent GB-2419192-A (GB)
Title: System to allow control of a handheld audio device at any one of a number of locations in the system
Inventor: STRUTHERS SCOTT
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A multi-zone audio system allows positioning of a portable handheld audio device at a plurality of locations. The system includes a multi-zone audio system controller having an audio input/output selection circuit for selectively regulating the source and distribution of audio signals. A plurality of handheld connector docks are distributed about the multi-zone system. Each connector dock is in communication with the audio system controller. The connector docks include a connector port, engagable to the handheld device, for communicating music/data/commands between the handheld device and the system controller. A plurality in-wall audio controllers are also distributed about the multi-zone system. Each in-wall controller is in communication with the audio system controller, and includes an input circuit for selective input of commands to regulate operation of the system controller and/or the handheld device. The handheld connector docks are operative to transfer music/data/commands between the audio system controller and a handheld device disposed within the connector dock. The system allows a handheld audio device to be controlled from any of the locations.
Patent GB-2429014-A (GB)
Title: Powdered hard surface cleaning compositions
Inventor: MATHUR DILIP SHANKER
IPC: C11D3/10
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: Powdered hard surface cleaning compositions comprise: <UL ST="-"> <LI>one or more surfactants; <LI>calcium carbonate </UL> and excludes one or both of: <UL ST="-"> <LI>alkali or alkali metal bicarbonates; <LI>known silica-based anti-caking agents. </UL>
Patent GB-2431860-A (GB)
Title: A retractable camera holder
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT RICHARD DAVID
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A retractable camera holder comprises a retractable device 110 attached to a strap and a retractable cord 104 that has one end attached to the retractable device 110 and the other detachably attached to the camera 112. In use the user pulls the camera from the device thereby increasing the length of the cord and upon releasing the camera, the retractable device automatically winds in the cord to retract the camera back to the camera holder. The retractable device may have a helical spring inside (Fig 1.0, 101) to provide the tension required to retract the camera back into position. The strap may be adjustable to allow the strap to be attached to various sized bodies or limbs. Preferably the components are made from anti-corrosive materials. Alternatively the camera holder may have slide guides to allow the camera to retract into a secure position (Fig 5.1.
Patent GB-2432903-A (GB)
Title: Blending system for solid/fluids mixtures
Inventor: FITZGERALD JOHN BARRY
IPC: G01N23/083
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: Methods and system are described for monitoring the composition of a cement slurry or wellbore service fluid, including one or more feeder units for solid particulate material; one or more mixing or blending units adapted to receive material from the feeder units; one or more outlet tubes to direct the cement slurry or wellbore service fluid to a storage facility or into a wellbore; and a control unit connected to at least one densitometer to monitor the density of the cement slurry or wellbore service fluid; wherein the densitometer comprises a generator free of radioactive material and capable of generating high-energy photons based on accelerating or decelerating electrons.
Patent GB-2420728-A (GB)
Title: Impeller vane configuration for a centrifugal pump
Inventor: SHAW JAMES G
IPC: F04D29/22
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A pump impeller for use in industrial pumps of the centrifugal type is disclosed in which the vanes of the pump impeller are particularly configured to maintain pumping efficiency as the vane wears over continuous use or operation of the pump. The impeller vane is configured to continuously present an aggressive cutting surface at the leading edge of the vane even though the vane may become degraded and worn through continuous use.
Patent GB-2423947-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic separator
Inventor: ALFORD NICHOLAS MARK
IPC: B03C1/28
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A magnetic separator 10 includes a tube 15 in fluid path 14 and magnet 19 within the tube moveable between a separator 17 position and a release position16 where the magnet is withdrawn from the tube portion. The magnet is formed as a shuttle moveable between its positions by differential pressure across the shuttle and the tube portion is part of a longer tube within the flow path. A pneumatic inlet 20 is provided at each end of the tube 15 to provide air to move the magnet. A plurality of tubes 15 may be arranged in a circular array within the flow path, each tube housing a neodymium-iron-boron magnetic shuttle. The magnet remains in the flow path when in the separator and release positions to continually remove magnetic material from the fluid. A two way outlet valve 21 selectively directs flow in a process direction 22 when the shuttle is in a separating position or towards 23 a settling tank or sump for flushing when not in the separating position.
Patent GB-2437952-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle fuel type reminder
Inventor: GISBORNE JONATHAN
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: A "Motor Vehicle Fuel Type Reminder" 3 to prevent incorrect fuelling of a vehicle comprises an adapter of which can be retrofitted to a motor vehicle, offering a solution to incorrect refuelling. When the adapter is installed, on removal of the fuel filler cap 1 a flap springs into position covering the intake bore of the fuel filler neck 2. The flap is inscribed with a message that prompts the person refuelling to check the fuel type being used and so attempts to prevent the fuel tank from being filled with the wrong fuel. Before refuelling commences the person refuelling has to momentarily adjust the adapter so that the fuel filler nozzle of the fuel pump can be inserted, the device therefore physically reminds the person refuelling to check the fuel type. On removal of the fuel filler nozzle the adapter returns to the same position as if the fuel cap was removed, meaning that the person refuelling has to again momentarily manually adjust the adapter to refit the fuel filler cap. If at this stage wrong fuel had been added by mistake the reminder could bring this to the person's attention if the reminder had not already been acknowledged.
Patent GB-2439369-A (GB)
Title: Grouping and transmitting mobile television services available to a mobile device user
Inventor: VELDE HIMKE VAN DER
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: A method of providing information associated with available mobile television services from a network controller to a mobile communication device in a telecommunications network, the method comprising the steps of arranging a plurality of MBMS (Multicast Broadcast Multimedia Service)/ mobile television services into a specified group, and transmitting the information in a single message to a mobile communication device from the network controller, said information identifying the specified group. Also described, is a method of counting the number of mobile communication devices able to receive a mobile television service and using this number to determine whether transmission should be made as point to point or point to multipoint.
Patent GB-2426865-A (GB)
Title: Temperature Control For Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing Systems
Inventor: STEWART JAMES
IPC: H04B10/04
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: Optoelectronic devices and methods are used to maintain a CWDM transmitter operating within design parameters over an extended ambient temperature range. In order to avoid excessive wavelength drift with temperature shifts, lasers in the CWDM transmitters are heated or cooled to a selected temperature, for example by using a thermoelectric cooler. By heating and cooling the lasers, any wavelength drift that an ambient temperature variation might inflict on the laser is minimized to the range hotter or colder than the selected temperature. As the temperature range of the laser increases above the selected temperature, the AC swing driving the laser is increased to maintain a sufficient extinction ratio for acceptable transmitter performance.
Patent GB-2439944-A (GB)
Title: A container having an inner liner retained by vacuum means whilst contents are dispensed
Inventor: BAGLEY PHILIP
IPC: B65D43/16
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: A container 300 has openings 1700 on an inside surface, wherein the openings are for use with a vacuum pump for retaining a liner 1800 within the container whilst the contents of the liner are being dispensed. The container 300 may be collapsible, having hinged and pivotable walls. The container may be mounted on a rotatable frame to tip the container to dispense the contents of the liner. The container may have first and second openable closures for dispensing of the contents in a controlled manner. The goods may be dispensed into a hopper and may comprise bottle caps.
Patent GB-2429127-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising locating units in a radio communication system
Inventor: GUILFORD JOHN H
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: A time synchronisation system is disclosed for synchronising the local clocks of locating units 120a,120b within a radio communication system 10 using a known external signal. Each of the locating units 120a,120b, receive a radio frequency (RF) signal 115 from a transmitter 110 at a known geographical location and measure the RF signal 115 to produce a respective measurement of the signal and a respective timestamp of the measurement, recorded at substantially the same time with respect to the local clocks of the locating units 120a, 120b. A controller 150 determines a measured time difference of arrival between the locating units using the measurements and timestamps 130a,130b, computes a time synchronization error between the locating units from a difference between the measured time difference of arrival and an expected time difference of arrival and provides a respective time adjustment 170a,170b to each of the locating units 120a, 120b to offset the time synchronisation error.
Patent GB-2441347-A (GB)
Title: Bifocal, multifocal or varifocal spectacles
Inventor: TAYLOR CAMPBELL MCKAY
IPC: G02C7/06
Filed: 2006-09-02
Abstract: In contrast to the usual arrangement, bifocal, multifocal or varifocal spectacles have a lens arrangement with a short distance or reading vision area at the top and an interchangeable bridge or mechanical device to raise or lower the spectacles on the face for safer, trip free, wear.
Patent GB-2443245-A (GB)
Title: Fishing reel loading apparatus
Inventor: BAKER DAVID WINSTONE
IPC: A01K89/00
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: A freestanding device for transferring fishing line from a storage spool to a rod reel. The device comprises a frame A having a runner bar G for supporting a spool of fishing line (not shown). A tension arm C is connected to the frame and is allowed to rest on top of the spool. A wing nut F and spring H combination are used to apply pressure to the tension arm and consequently the spool. The fishing line on the spool is therefore under tension as it is wound onto the rod reel.
Patent GB-2443798-A (GB)
Title: Visor with earplugs
Inventor: YOUNG UMO OYOM
IPC: A61F9/04
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: A relaxation device, comprising a visor region (2), said visor region being adapted in use to substantially cover the eyes of a wearer, the visor region (2) being substantially impermeable to the transmission of light, the device further comprising locating means (14) to locate the device on said wearer's head, wherein said locating means (14) are adapted in use to locate in the ears of said wearer. The device may also include music speakers, massage means, and lights.
Patent GB-2443869-A (GB)
Title: OFDM receiver which noise filters received pilots located along a diagonal path in the time/frequency plane
Inventor: ANDERSON ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: OFDM channel estimation involves interpolation of pilot symbols in the time and/or frequency axes. The quality of the channel estimate can also be improved by filtering the received pilots before interpolation, this is typically done in the time and/or frequency axes (see Figs. 2 and 3). However this can necessitate the need to buffer large numbers of symbols and/or have reduced effectiveness for certain channel conditions. The invention proposes to filter pilot symbols located along a diagonal in the time/frequency plane which results in improved channel estimates with reduced memory requirements.
Patent GB-2444742-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft flight decent control system
Inventor: PASTORINI LUCIANO TURY
IPC: B64C9/32
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: A flight control system commands drag devices or control surfaces such as flight spoilers, air brakes, dive brakes, elevators or pitch trim devices, according to pilot or autopilot command signals. The system monitors a set of flight parameters (18 - 21) to determine whether the aircraft is operating inside a permitted safe envelope. The drag device is deployed such that the safe envelope is maintained during decent. The parameters may be logical inputs used to generate a Boolean function.
Patent GB-2444708-A (GB)
Title: Power driven inversion exerciser
Inventor: TEETER ROGER CHARLES
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser comprises a table 20 rotatably supported on a supporting stand 10 for supporting a user, two pivot coupling devices 30 each having a middle axle 33 for pivotally attaching to the supporting stand 10 and each axle 33 having one arm 31 extending therefrom and secured to the side portions of the table 20 for offsetting the table from the axles 33 of the pivot coupling devices 30. Each pivot coupling device 30 further includes a second arm 32 extending from each axle 33. A threaded member 41 may be connected between one of the second arms 32 and motor 40 so that driven rotation of the threaded member 41 causes rotation of the table 20. The table and the user may be supported and located on or closer to the center of gravity of the supporting stand, for being stably supported on the supporting stand particularly when the user is conducting the inversion exercises.
Patent GB-2433604-A (GB)
Title: Multi-component field sources for subsea exploration
Inventor: CONTI UGO
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A multi-component field source for surveying subsea formations includes at least two electrodes having a direction of motion, wherein the at least two electrodes are configured to produce an electric dipole in an orientation that is not parallel to both the direction of motion of the electrodes and the seafloor. A method for logging subsea formations includes transmitting electromagnetic energy into the subsea formations with at least two electrodes having a direction of motion and configured to produce an electric dipole in an orientation that is not parallel to both the direction of motion of the electrodes and the seafloor; and receiving signals that comprise electromagnetic energy that has traversed the subsea formations.
Patent GB-2445734-A (GB)
Title: Substance intolerance testing system using multiple frequency substance signature signals
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JONATHON MARK
IPC: A61B5/05
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: An intolerance testing system can automatically determine a person's intolerance of specific substances, primarily specific foodstuffs. The device has a memory for storing data which represents two or more signature frequencies that are characteristic of a particular substance. The device has a stimulation electrodes 12A,B for applying the AC stimulation signal, derived from stored signature frequencies, to the patient's skin. Multiple frequencies may be produced in sequence for a particular substance. An amplifying and filtering circuit is coupled to a sensing electrodes 14A,B to detect a change in sensed body response voltage following application of the substance signal. The device may be self contained and comprise a bracelet or watch device with display 15 and user controls. The substance frequencies may be derived from peaks in the infra-red absorption spectrum of the substance (fig 3) which are then scaled to produce the characteristic frequencies.
Patent GB-2436591-A (GB)
Title: Housing for door handle
Inventor: BRIGHT ROBERT GRAHAM
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 2007-02-08
Abstract: A housing for a door handle 10 of the type comprising a bar 11 extending generally parallel to the surface of a door comprises a shroud 20 which covers the handle, and a lock element 35 which extends between the bar and the door. The lock element may be a cylinder lock which is inserted into a through hole 27 in a side of the shroud to engage with a blind socket (28, Fig. 3) on the inner face of an opposite side of the shroud. The lock element may be held captive in the shroud. The shroud may be made of die-cast metal, and may include a rubber gasket (26, Fig. 3) around its rim and/or an interior coating of rubber.
Patent GB-2433313-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for control of fluid temperature
Inventor: BURNS PAUL
IPC: F24F5/00
Filed: 2005-09-12
Abstract: The present relates to a device for controlling the temperature of a fluid by heating and/or cooling. It has a reciprocating, displacement type pumping arrangement (12, 14) which propels fluid from an outlet (34) to an outlet (36) via a conditioning chamber (40,40') in which fluid temperature control is carried out by means of a thermo-electric heat pump (50, 50') which is preferably of Peltier type.
Patent GB-2448945-A (GB)
Title: A combined seat and toilet apparatus
Inventor: WHARTON RICHARD
IPC: A47K11/00
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a combined toilet and seat apparatus, 1 capable of being transformed from a flat-pack configuration for storage and or transportation to a box-like configuration for use. The apparatus comprises a front panel 4, a rear panel 8 connected to the side panels 5 and 9 which are capable of forming inwardly-angled side panels, to thereby provide support to a top panel 3 connected to either of the front panel 4 and or rear panel 8. The top panel 3 forms a seating platform, and a base panel 6 connects to either of the front panel 4 or the rear panel 8. The top panel 3 and or the base panel 4 comprise one or more interlocking portions 10 and 11, 12 and 13 for interlocking the top panel 3 and or the base panel 6 with one or both side panels 5,9 to thereby maintain the apparatus in the box-like configuration. Later embodiments relate to one or more blanks for forming a combined toilet and seat apparatus; and an assembled combined toilet and seat apparatus.
Patent GB-2440825-A (GB)
Title: Device for neural sensor placement and taking reference system measurements
Inventor: BARKER RICHARD A
IPC: A61B5/0476
Filed: 2007-08-08
Abstract: The device 100 includes a front frame member 104 supportable by a person's nose when the device is placed on the person's head for at least one of neural sensor placement and taking cranial reference system measurements. Two sidebar frame members 108a, b are attached to opposite ends of the front frame member. Each sidebar frame member is supported by a respective one of the person's ears when the device is placed on the person's head. A back frame member 116 includes opposite ends that are respectively attached to each of the sidebar frame members. Angle measurement apparatus 132 is attached to at least one of the sidebar frame members. An arched member 134 extends over the person's head and is pivotably attached to the angle measurement apparatus to determine an angle of the arched member relative to the sidebar frame member. The arched member carries the sensor, etc.