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Patent GB-2391427-A (GB)
Title: A communication system and method of allocating resource
Inventor: THOMAS HOWARD
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A system for allocating resource in a cellular communication system (200) having cell specific spreading codes. An interference processor (239) identifies that a detrimental interference relationship exists between a first group of subscriber units (211, 215, 219). A code allocator (241) allocates a common spreading code to the first group of subscriber units (211, 215, 219) thereby creating a shared resource. A resource allocator (243) then allocates resource of the shared resource between the subscriber units of the first group (211, 215, 219) and resource of the cell specific spreading code to the remaining subscriber units. Joint detection is used for the subscriber units (211, 215, 219) of the first group of subscriber units whereby inter-cell interference is significantly reduced. The invention is applicable to a plurality of communication systems using cell separation spreading codes and in particular to UMTS TDD communication systems.
Patent GB-2395111-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable footstool
Inventor: YOUNG ALAN P T
IPC: A47C16/02
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: An adjustable footstool for the therapeuic support of a users legs and feet comprises a base 10 for laying on a supporting surface (e.g. floor) and a panel 12 on which a user may rest their legs and/or feet, and support means 14,16,18 for supporting the panel in a position above the base, preferably the support means allows the position of the panel 12 to be adjusted relative to the base. The footstool may be collapsed by folding so as to be substantially flat. The intermediate supporting panel may also provide support for the user. Preferably the positional of panel 12 is provided by a number of ribs 20,21,22,23,24 on the base which engage the end of the support means. This allows the footstool to adopt a number of different configurations.
Patent GB-2394649-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner and dust collection module therefor, having two access/removal points
Inventor: BARKER DAVID
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: In a first aspect, the present invention provides a vacuum cleaner comprising: a recess (13) for receiving a removable dust collection module (14) and a dust collection module adapted to fit in said recess, wherein said recess is provided with a first access point allowing said dust collection module to be removed from said recess in a fIrst direction (I) and a second access point allowing said dust collection module to be removed from said recess in a second direction (K) opposite to said first direction. Thus, even if the first access point is obstructed by suction tubes, cables or the like or by the mode of operation of the vacuum cleaner, the second access point is almost certain to be free of obstruction because the second access point is located in a position on the vacuum cleaner opposite the first access point. In a second aspect, the present invention also provides a dust collection module (14) for a vacuum cleaner, wherein said dust collection module comprises a first handle (31) on a first side thereof and a second handle on a second side thereof opposite to said first side. Thus, the dust collection module may be removed from the vacuum cleaner with ease either in a first direction or in a second direction completely opposite to the first direction.
Patent GB-2389303-A (GB)
Title: Process/apparatus for removing debris from the probe needlde contacts of an IC test card
Inventor: KIM BYOUNG-JOO
IPC: G01R1/06
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a so-called breaker which is a rigid flat member <B>50</B>, preferably a silicon wafer, which has had it's surface machined to produce a plurality of grooves <B>52</B>, which are preferably of saw tooth shape. Also provided is a means of moving the breaker or the test probe card towards one another, until the tips of the needles <B>56</B> i.e. contacts are pushed into contact with the grooves. The movement is controlled by suitable sensors so that the pressure exerted causes the needle tips to move into the groove, thus breaking off any accumulated debris <B>54</B> which has built up on the tips of the contact needles during use. The debris can be allowed to fall away under gravity, or means may be provided to blow it away. In a preferred embodiment the breaker can be mounted in the same mount and apparatus as an IC card test apparatus, thus enabling the probe assembly to be cleaned in situ.
Patent GB-2396597-A (GB)
Title: Tool suspension and display device
Inventor: KAO JUI-CHIEN
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A tool suspension device for pliers comprises a suspension board (10) and a holding assembly (20). The suspension board (10) has a front, a right side, a left side, a top and a bottom. A handle stop (12) is attached to the front near the right side of the suspension board (10). A holding assembly (20) with a receiving hole (212) is defined through and mounted on the front of the suspension board (10) corresponding to the handle stop (12). The receiving hole (212) of the holding assembly (20) is adapted to tightly hold one handle of the pliers, and the handle stop (12) is adapted to abut the other handle of the pliers on the front of the suspension board (10). Consequently, a person can conveniently check and operate the pliers on the tool suspension device without removing the pliers from the device. The holding assembly (20) is either in the form of a bracket assembly, or a pull tie (20, fig 7).
Patent GB-2386834-A (GB)
Title: Floor mat with tacky surface for cleaning shoes
Inventor: BLUM RONALD D
IPC: G09F19/22
Filed: 2000-05-02
Abstract: A floor mat (100 see fig 3) or component 300 of a floor mat comprises a top tacky exposed surface for cleaning the soles of a user's shoes. The tacky surface is associated with an anti-slip component for reducing the possibility of shoes slipping on the tacky surface when the surface is wet. The anti-slip component may be a feature of the tacky surface, such as porosity, water dissipating capability or the presence of apertures, a grid pattern 320 of channels 322, embedded particles 324 or raised portions (300A see fig 9). Treads (344 see fig 8) may be provided in apertures (342 see fig 8) as an anti-slip feature. The invention may be washable or comprise a plurality of separable tacky layers (301-305 see fig 3), which are preferably disposable.
Patent GB-2391293-A (GB)
Title: An armoured vehicle having a bullet proof roof assembly
Inventor: CARROLL KEVIN FRANCIS
IPC: F41H7/04
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: An armoured vehicle(2, Fig 1) having a bullet-proof roof assembly (3), comprises at least one welded roof portion (4), 5, each of which is comprised of a singular-pieced steel armour panel 106 that includes a central flat portion 112 and curved side portions 107 and whereby an interior blocking panel 108 is positioned behind the curved portion 107 (and relative to a base panel 109) so as to block ballistic objects with a capability of penetrating through side portions 107. Both the armour panel 106 and the blocking panel 108 have minimum thicknesses (eg. 1mm and 2mm respectively) so as to prevent the penetration of portions 107, 112 and block 108. The angle of curve of portion 107 is within the range of 40-45 degrees. The invention aims to overcome the disadvantages of known arrangements whereby the individual equivalent components of portions 107 and 112 are individually welded together.
Patent GB-2405171-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable door frame
Inventor: STEWART IAN CUTHBERT
IPC: E06B1/08
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: A fire door frame is adjustable in the plane of the door by means of a sliding rebate B to which it is attached by a bolt A passing through the door hinge, through intumescent block C, to a locking nut D attached to back plate E which carries architrave M. The sliding rebate B is mounted to be slidable relative to the frame K by a dovetail joint J (see also figure 2).
Patent GB-2391787-A (GB)
Title: Worm bed with electric barrier
Inventor: ROSS-SMITH STEVEN
IPC: A01M19/00
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: The worm bed coprises an electric barrier 10 for preventing worms from escaping The barrier may comprise three parallel conductors 12 arranged a positive-negative-positive vertical configuration, and mounted on a non-conductive tape. The barrier 10 may be povided around the internal walls of the worm bed, just below the top of the walls. A controller 16 may be provided for regulating a supply of power to the barrier 10. In use, the electrified barrier 10 acts as an anti-crawl deterrent for worms.
Patent GB-2393215-A (GB)
Title: Female engaging surface fastener having a backing
Inventor: CORONEL WOLFGANG EDUARDO
IPC: A44B18/00
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: A female engaging surface fastener has a sheet-like substrate (102) and rows of pile-shaped engaging elements (104) bonded to one surface. These may be filaments (108) wound around a core thread (106) such that the winding of each of the filaments (108) wound around the core thread (106) has a length greater than that of the outer periphery of the core thread (106), or piles -shaped elements bonded to the top surface of elevated portions 112 of the sheet. Abrasive grit is bonded to the other surface of the substrate (102) while the second surface of the substrate (102) is in a molten state. The product is manufactured by continuous extrusion of the sheet on to a roller (44), and bringing the abrasive grit (48) and pile shaped elements into contact with the extruded sheet while still molten.
Patent GB-2410439-A (GB)
Title: Infants nappy or diaper with disposal bag and wipes
Inventor: BUCHANAN SARAH
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: The infants nappy has a flexible waterproof membrane E that is attached to an infants nappy and when the nappy becomes soiled the membrane can be used to enclose the nappy via opening D. The membrane E may also include a container B for wipes and deodorant.
Patent GB-2413567-A (GB)
Title: Roof tile designed for variable overlap
Inventor: OLDRIDGE MARTIN
IPC: E04D1/04
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: A tile has a projection 14 and a projection contact region (the upper surface of the tile beneath) intended to keep out rainwater, the arrangement being such that variable overlap of the tile along the slope of the roof is possible. This enables a tiler to vary the spacing between battens and avoid the need to cut the final row of tiles along the ridge line, as the projection 14 may rest anywhere between the ridges 123 and the bottom of the underlying tile. Sidelaps 51 - 54 are provided; the tiles may be of clay.
Patent GB-2409250-A (GB)
Title: Connection device
Inventor: BIESTER KLAUS
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2003-09-01
Abstract: A connection device (1) for connecting a tubular member (2) to another member (3) comprises a clamp ring (6) which is arranged in an inner bore (4) of an outer housing (5) and includes a plurality of clamping fingers (8) which are deflectable essentially in radial direction (7) relative to the inner bore (4), and a deflecting bushing (13) which is displaceable by at least one driving means (9) in axial direction (10) of the inner bore between a stand-by position (11) and a deflecting position (12), by which deflecting bushing (13) in its deflecting position (12) the clamping fingers (8) are radially inwardly deflected. To permit an exactly reproducible displacement of the deflecting bushing by simple constructive measures and without high costs, which also permits a controlled fine setting, the driving means (9) comprises a rotatable, axially not displaceable spindle (14) along which the deflecting bushing (13) is movable.
Patent GB-2419977-A (GB)
Title: System and method for inventory sharing across a multi user network
Inventor: GAMBHIR ROBIN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: The present invention represents a web service that enables suppliers, distributors, retailers and wholesalers to share their physical inventories with each other and consumers. The database of the web service can contain products from multiple suppliers, wholesalers, and distributors and can also accept entries from retailers who may or may not choose to make their inventory items available to other users on the system. Inventory data is made available to retail users either by adding the features of the present invention to a user web site directly or as an intermediary wherein a retail client can choose a store and search the database for item specifications and pricing.
Patent GB-2413623-A (GB)
Title: Unvented water heating installation
Inventor: POWELL CHRISTOPHER SAMUEL
IPC: F24H1/18
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: A hot water installation includes an unvented hot water tank 4 supplied with cold water through an inlet pipe 2. Water flows though the inlet pipe as heated water is drawn off from the tank via hot water outlet pipe 12. To provide for expansion of water during heating, an air space is included within the tank, defined above the water level 'L'. This air space is replenished during cold water filling by an air feed device 6 associated with the cold water inlet pipe. The air feed device can include a venturi tube (8 fig 4) and an associated non-return valve (10 fig 4) communicating with the atmosphere, such that air is drawn into the tank during filling, or the air supply may be provided by a pump. The venturi device may include a variable orifice, defined by a throttle member (18 fig 4) located within the throat of the venturi which is moveable downstream under the pressure of water flowing through the venturi. The throttle member may be mounted on a slider (22 fig 4), and biased in position by springs (20 fig 4) at both ends, such that movement of the throttle member may increase the diameter of the venturi throat. The non-return valve allows air admission and prevents water leakage, and may be connected to a tundish 11 for water collection in the event of valve malfunction.
Patent GB-2429937-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mixing gas streams
Inventor: LUNT MATTHEW
IPC: B01F23/10
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: An apparatus for mixing gas streams includes a duct 46 for carrying the first gas stream in a certain direction; at least one conduit 32 for carrying the second gas stream so that it interacts with the first gas stream, and a number of first holes 40a,b arranged along the conduit for allowing the second gas stream to leave the conduit and enter the first gas stream for mixing purposes. Each first hole is angled against the certain direction by an angle   a  , where 0{ <   a  < 45{ and 45{ <   a  < 90{ and where 0{ corresponds to a direction of flow of the second gas stream that is directly opposite to the certain direction. Preferably each hole is angled against the certain direction by an angle of 15{ or 75{, with a tolerance of 12{, 8{ or 5{. The conduits may be located either a short distance inside the duct at an upstream end in terms of first gas stream flow, or a short distance outside the duct likewise at its upstream end.
Patent GB-2430437-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a fluoropolymer
Inventor: HINTZER KLAUS
IPC: C08F14/22
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: A method of making a fluoropolymer comprising: <SL> <LI>(i) providing an aqueous dispersion of fluoropolymer particles by polymerizing one or more fluorinated olefins and optionally one or more fluorinated or non-fluorinated comonomers in an aqueous emulsion polymerization whereby the polymerization is initiated in the absence of a fluorinated surfactant and whereby no fluorinated surfactant is added during polymerization; <LI>(ii) recovering the fluoropolymer from the aqueous dispersion thereby obtaining the fluoropolymer and waste water; and (iii) contacting the waste water with an anion exchange resin; or </SL> alternatively to steps (ii) and (iii), contacting the aqueous dispersion with an anion exchange resin and subsequently separating the anion exchange resin from the aqueous dispersion.
Patent GB-2432270-A (GB)
Title: TV set top standards converter
Inventor: LUNDEAN BERNARD HAMILTON
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: System L TV transmissions received at UHF, are connected to the aerial socket <B>UHF I/P</B> of the invention, which in turn feeds a standard tuner module <B>A</B>. Selection of the required transmission produces a wideband output, <B>A1</B>, containing vision and sound signals at IF. These are demodulated to produce outputs of CVBS in SECAM specification and mono sound available for external use, in conjunction with SAW filters. The mono sound, <B>L2</B>, feeding the UHF modulator, is up - converted to a spare channel chosen not to interfere with the reception of existing TV services. "Colour Difference" signals obtained from the CVBS output <B>L1</B>, using readily - available TV integrated circuits and processing stages designed by the inventor, are encoded to CVBS in PAL specification, <B>E1</B> available for external use. Furthermore, up -conversion to the selected spare channel, provides System I TV signals at the <B>UHF O/P</B> suitable for use by PAL TV receivers.
Patent GB-2417873-A (GB)
Title: Sequencing input control stick
Inventor: BOLLO DAVID
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: A method of controlling an animation character with a controller that includes determining a position of the controller and determining a current state of the animation character. A history of positions of the controller is determined and compared with a set of history patterns based upon the current state of the animation character. An animation sequence is initiated based upon any matched history patterns.
Patent GB-2417841-A (GB)
Title: Telecom circuit protection apparatus
Inventor: SCHILLING ROBERT G
IPC: H02H1/04
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A telecom circuit protection apparatus includes a housing having at least first and second temperature responsive circuit protection devices, such as a fuse and a thyristor disposed therein. A first metal lead is connected to respective first terminals of the first and second circuit protection devices and is structured and arranged such as to transfer heat freely between the second circuit protection device and the first circuit protection device. A second metal lead is connected to a second terminal of the first device and a third metal lead is connected to a second terminal of the second device. The first, second and third metal leads extend from the housing. Advantageously, the portions of the first, second and third metal leads extending from the housing have reduced cross-sections to reduce heat loss from the apparatus and are formed and made solderable for use as connection points for surface mount connection to the apparatus. To protect multiple service lines, a circuit protector is provided for each of them. In this case, the multiple circuit protectors may advantageously be collocated in a common housing having either a common or separate ground terminal(s).
Patent GB-2420498-A (GB)
Title: Compounds inhibiting the binding of sap for treating osteoarthritis
Inventor: PEPYS MARK B
IPC: A61P19/02
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: Use of an agent capable of inhibiting serum amyloid P component (SAP) ligand binding activity or depleting SAP from the plasma of a subject for the production of a medicament for treatment or prevention of osteoarthritis in the subject.
Patent GB-2434569-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor for positioning and orienting objects
Inventor: DOWE ANDREW WILLIAM
IPC: B65G17/24
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A conveyor comprises two endless conveyor belts 1, 2 arranged in parallel. The upper surface of each conveyor belt 1, 2 includes an array of belt rollers 3, each belt roller arranged to rotate with movement of the conveyor belts about an axis at an oblique angle to the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belts 1, 2. The conveyor also includes a respective drive mechanism arranged to drive each conveyor belt 1, 2. Each drive mechanism is arranged to drive the associated conveyor belt 1, 2 selectively in a forward direction and a reverse direction independently of the direction of drive of the other conveyor belt 2, 1. The axes of the belt rollers 3 are aligned such that when each conveyor belt 1, 2 is driven in the forward direction, the belt rollers 3 of the conveyor belt 1, 2 rotate about their axes to urge an object on the upper surface of the conveyor belt 1, 2 towards the other conveyor belt 1, 2. The conveyor has the advantage that an object on the upper surface of the conveyor belts 1,2 can be re-orientated and/or centralised by moving the conveyor belts 1, 2 in opposing direction and/or at different speeds, in order that the object will pass through a defined opening at the end of the conveyor. Control may be by means of a programmable logic controller and laser position sensors.
Patent GB-2423450-A (GB)
Title: Establishing a reference bit in a bit pattern to enable synchronisation/alignment of signal analysers
Inventor: VISS MARLIN
IPC: G01R31/3181
Filed: 2006-02-10
Abstract: Testing of electronic equipment can involve applying a digital signal to it and then monitoring its responses with a signal analyser, oscilloscope or the like. The bit pattern may be specifically generated for the equipment, therefore it would be useful to establish rules for identifying a reference bit in a variety of patterns so that a variety of test equipment can obtain comparable results. A method 30 of establishing a reference bit R in a bit pattern, includes (a) identifying 32 a series of bit sequences in the bit pattern including all bit sequences having the largest number of consecutive bits with a common logic state and (b) assigning 34 a reference bit based on one bit sequence in the series when the series includes only one bit sequence. The method includes (c) identifying 36 a series of bit sequences in the bit pattern that includes all bit sequences that have the largest number of consecutive bits with an alternative logic states from a last prior identified series of bit sequences, and that are adjacent to each bit sequence in the last prior identified series of bit sequences. The method assigns 38 a reference bit based on one bit sequence in the series identified in (c) when the series identified in (c) includes only one bit sequence.
Patent GB-2424211-A (GB)
Title: Liquid container having an ink sensor and an air bubble trap passage
Inventor: KATSUMURA TAKAYOSHI
IPC: B41J2/19
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: A liquid container includes, in a container body 3, an ink containing portion 5, an ink supply portion 7, an ink leading path 9 for leading an ink stored in the ink containing portion 5 to the ink supply portion 7, and an atmosphere communication port 4, and an ink end sensor 11 for detecting an inflow of a gas to the ink leading path 9, thereby detecting that a residual amount of the ink in the ink containing portion 5 is zero is provided in the middle of the ink leading path 9, and furthermore, an air bubble trap passage 13 for catching air bubbles mixed in the ink is provided in the ink leading path 9 between a detecting position of the ink end sensor 11 and the ink containing portion 5.
Patent GB-2436070-A (GB)
Title: Flexible urinary catheter
Inventor: PLANT MICHELLE ANNE
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: A urine filter or catheter 1 formed from a soft, pliable, transparent material for insertion into the urethra of the penis or vagina to provide comfort for a patient during surgical operations. Preferably the catheter 1 has a smooth aperture 2 at either end to prevent rupture and bleeding to the lining of the urethra and to prevent infection. The catheter 1 may be 76 centimetres long. The catheter 1 may dispense with the need for antibiotics and helps the patient recover more quickly.