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Patent GB-2414351-A (GB)
Title: Controlling spurious heterodyne products in an arrangement of dual-conversion tuners
Inventor: COWLEY NICK
IPC: H03D7/16
Filed: 2004-05-22
Abstract: A tuner arrangement is provided comprising one or more tuners (fig. 1: 1a - 17a, 1b - 17b). Each tuner has two or more frequency changers (fig. 1: 4a, 4b, 12a, 12b), each comprising a mixer (fig.1: 5a, 5b, 13a, 13b) and a local oscillator (fig.1: 6a, 6b, 14a, 14b). A controller (fig. 1: 8) controls the local oscillators in response to receipt of a channel select request. The controller determines the nominal frequencies of the local oscillators for tuning the selected channel (fig.2: step 21) and determines (steps 22 - 24) whether any beat frequencies between harmonics greater than the first harmonic of the local oscillators lie within the frequency band occupied by the selected channel at the tuner output (fig. 1: 17a, 17b). If so, the controller shifts (step 26) the local oscillator frequencies so as to move the potentially interfering products outside the utilised band. The technique may be extended to include compensation for changes in IF filter centre frequency with temperature. The controller then determines a required shift in nominal intermediate frequency and calculates new local oscillator frequencies. The controller then checks and again adjusts for undesirable beats between harmonics of the new frequencies.
Patent GB-2402015-A (GB)
Title: A stream based bitrate transcoder for mpeg coded video
Inventor: LEE HUNG-JU
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: A stream based bitrate transcoder for MPEG bitstreams (MPEG bitstream) that utilizes information extracted from MPEG bitstreams, such as picture-type, coding complexity, motion vector (MV(x,y)) and MB-mode(MB). Using this information, a stream-based bitrate conversion of rhythm is realized. DCT coefficients (DCT Coeff.) are dropped with regard to two components, specifically, picture/MB-level classification and motion reference calculation.
Patent GB-2417013-A (GB)
Title: An attachment for a vehicle tyre bead breaker
Inventor: HENERY ROBERT
IPC: B60C25/125
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: An attachment 5 for a tyre bead breaker consists of a fulcrum arm with a T-piece at one end, which locates on a blade to push and hold into position the blade 4 between the rim and tyre bead. A hydraulic pump 1 activates a hydraulic ram 2 which pushes against a wheel rim, forcing a blade 3 to pull the tyre bead from the wheel rim. The attachment 5 pushes the blade 4 up between the rim and tyre bead and holds it there with leverage, such that when the ram pushes the blade 4 it holds it in position.
Patent GB-2403145-A (GB)
Title: Device for protecting,displaying and using a coin for standard ornamentation purposes
Inventor: PLEVEN LUDOVIC JOEL GEORGES
IPC: A47F7/00
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a device that is employed to protect, display and use a coin, comprising a base structure (2) consisting of first and second circular parts which are interconnected by a connecting element, by means of which the base structure (2) can be folded so that the first and second parts are facing one another. According to the invention, coin support means, which are adapted to the diameter of said coin, are disposed in the base structure (2) and comprise two stacked identical inner rings (5) which define an opening that is intended to house the coin. The diameter of the opening in the aforementioned inner rings (5) is slightly greater than the inner diameter of the first and second parts of the base structure (2). In this way, each inner ring (5) defines a non-covered inner circular area on one of the first or second parts of the base structure (2), said area forming an outer support lip (7).
Patent GB-2419741-A (GB)
Title: Electrical dimmer switch apparatus
Inventor: STEPHENS BARRY
IPC: H01H9/02
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: Electrical dimmer switch apparatus 10 comprising a skeleton linear electrical potentiometer 12, an electrical on-off switch 14, a manually operable potentiometer and on-off switch actuation assembly 16, 18, a housing having a bottom part 22 and a lid 20, an adapter plate 24, nut 26 and bolt (not shown) fixings, and two nut retaining sockets 28 provided on the housing lid 20, at each end. The nut retaining sockets 28 are defined by socket parts 20a of the lid 20, socket parts of the lip 30a and socket elements 35 which extend from the socket parts of the lip 30a to the underside of the socket parts 20a of the lid 20. Nut entry apertures 36 are provided in the lid 20 through which the nuts 26 are pushed into their respective sockets 28. The nut retaining sockets 28 are longer and slightly wider than the nuts 26, thereby allowing the nuts 26 to move longitudinally within the sockets 28, allowing the positions of the nuts 26 to be adjusted.
Patent GB-2419920-A (GB)
Title: Screw pump
Inventor: BEAVEN ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: F04C2/08
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: A pump includes a power rotor 12 and an idler rotor 14a,b, each provided with a helical screw thread 20, 26a,b and being mounted for rotation in a housing such that the screw threads mesh and rotation of one rotor causes rotation of the other. The pitch (P Fig. 2) of the threads is less than 1.6 times the outer diameter ODP of the power rotor, the depth of the threads is less than or equal to 0.2 times the outer diameter of the power rotor and the root diameter RDI of the idler rotor is less than 0.31 times the outer diameter of the power rotor. Limiting the pitch allows for more pumping chambers to be formed for a given length and limiting thread depth and idler root diameter limits the radial dimension of the pump making it suitable for confined spaces such as an automotive engine compartment.
Patent GB-2420068-A (GB)
Title: An apron
Inventor: CHANCELLOR JOHN HENRY
IPC: A41D13/04
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: An apron 5 with a single waist belt 3 that is attached to one side of the apron, the belt has one side of a releasable fastener attached to it which engages with the opposing side of the releasable fastener 4, the releasable fasteners is attached to the inner surface of the apron on the opposing side of the apron. When in use any surplus belt is safely retained inside the apron. Preferably the fastening means is Velcro (RTM) that may be attached to the full length of the belt 3 and to a pad 4 on the inner surface of the apron. Alternative fastening means may be used such as a button, hook or press fastener with joining components fitted along the belt.
Patent GB-2420253-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of urgent messages in frequency hopping system for intermittent transmission
Inventor: PARTYKA ANDRZEY
IPC: H04B1/713
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: A radio transmission system including many radio transmitters using frequency hopping carriers to intermittently transmit very short messages indicative of status of stimuli associated with the transmitters. The transmitters transmit transmissions independently of a receiver receiving the transmissions and independent of each other. In operation, radio transmitters transmit messages at varying frequencies at time intervals that can be varied as well. The frequency and time intervals are varied according to patterns that can be determined individually for each transmitter. A receiver holds data indicative of the future transmission frequency and time for each transmitter and updates the data based on the time and, advantageously, the content of the received messages. Transmission of urgent messages is enabled by more frequent transmission opportunities having precise time and frequencies, which, advantageously, are in relations with the routine transmissions.
Patent GB-2406291-A (GB)
Title: Player level gaming device customization method
Inventor: MANFREDI VINCENT S
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A method of customizing the play operation of a gaming device to a particular player level or group, said gaming device connected by a network to a host computer by creating a player account storing within the player account one of a plurality of player levels, allowing the player to play on the gaming device and operating the gaming device responsive to the player level. Optionally a player may receive different messages, awards or multiplier base awards from the gaming device according to their player level. Preferably the player level is determined based upon one or more of the following criteria: theoretical win, frequency f visit, recency of last visit, amount played per visit, home address, age, sex, average bet amount and type of game played.
Patent GB-2412953-A (GB)
Title: High pressure hose comprising several layers of reinforcing plies
Inventor: NAGY TIBOR
IPC: F16L11/08
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: The high-pressure hose comprises several layers of reinforcing plies where the reinforcing fibres are preferably spirally laid, and is characterized by the odd number of its reinforcing plies. Preferably, the lay angle   a  5 of at least one ply 5 is less than 10 degrees, the number of fibres in this ply being less than or equal to 10% of the total number of fibres in all plies 1-5. In this case, the average of the lay angles   a  1-  a  4 of the other plies 1-4 is greater than 35.26 degrees. Preferably, all of the reinforcing fibres are made of the same material.
Patent GB-2426004-A (GB)
Title: Process for treating waste
Inventor: WALLACE BRIAN VINCENT
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: A process for treating waste, in particular animal by-products or food waste, comprises shredding the waste in a shredder 7, drying in a drum dryer 9 and passing waste through an elongate heated sterilizing vessel 13, where pathogens are deactivated. The sterilizing vessel may be pressurized as well as heated. Preferably the waste is exposed to a temperature of 133{C and a pressure of at least 300kPa for at least 20 minutes. The waste may be shredded to give particle sizes of less than or equal to 20mm and then dried to a moisture content of about 10%. The product of this process may be used as a fuel or a soil substitute.
Patent GB-2414212-A (GB)
Title: Laser guiding assembly for table saws
Inventor: CHEN JUNG-HUO
IPC: B27B5/24
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: A table saw has a circular blade 12 rotatably extending through a slot in a work table 13, it being possible to pivot the circular blade 12 together with a splitter 14. A blade guard 15 is pivotally attached to the splitter 14 so that it is located above the circular blade 12. A carrier 20 is connected to the splitter 14 and receives a laser generating device 30 which is powered by a power supply member 41 with an electrically connected switch 42. The laser generating device 30 emits a linear laser beam onto the work table 13 in front of the circular saw blade 12, and the laser beam is not covered by debris and powder during cutting of a workpiece. The laser generating device 30 may be movably received in an oval and inclined passage (24, fig. 2) defined in a front end of the carrier 20.
Patent GB-2427544-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle washing apparatus
Inventor: WHITE ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: B08B3/02
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A vehicle washing apparatus comprises a water inlet (4), a water outlet, a pump (13) connected between the inlet and the outlet, a de-ionising/fllter cartridge (9) removably connected between the inlet and the outlet, and control means (3) for selecting between an off mode, in which the pump is not operated and no water flows to the outlet, a wash mode, in which the pump is operated to pump water from the inlet to the outlet, and a rinse mode, in which the pump is not operated, and water flows from the inlet to the outlet through the cartridge. The outlet may be connected to a jet lance 7 at the end of a hose 11 which can be wound onto a reel 12 inside the apparatus.
Patent GB-2415582-A (GB)
Title: Correlating a digitsed UWB signal with a reference UWB signal
Inventor: BAKER DAVID
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: A receiver of ultra wideband (UWB) pulse samples incoming signals via an analogue-to-digital (A/D) converter (518) and correlates it (514) with a received reference signal (518) in order to compensate for distortion and multipath reflections (fig. 4b). Digitising the received UWB signal allows the use of digital techniques which decrease the cost, size and power consumption of the receiver. A pattern generator further controls the stored signal in order to provide reference signals for two or more successive pulses with interleaved multipath components, allowing communication over eg. power lines. The received signal can be adjusted in response to the reference signal. The data can be encoded according to both the position and the phase of the pulse.
Patent GB-2429028-A (GB)
Title: Overlapping shutter lath
Inventor: CHISNALL DAVID
IPC: E06B9/15
Filed: 2005-08-13
Abstract: A shutter, as used on fire engines, consists of a number of laths 10, which are connected together and can be drawn across an opening. The laths 10 being formed with hinge members 13, 14 along their longitudinal edges that co-operate with the hinge members 13, 14 of the adjacent lath 10 so that the laths 10 have rotation about each other, and each lath 10 having a projecting portion 15 of the outer external surface 12 that projects beyond the co-operating hinge members 13, 14 and overlaps a co-operating portion 16 of the outer external surface 12 of the adjacent lath 10 thereby shielding the co-operating hinge members 13,14 and thereby presenting a substantially continuous flat external surface 12, 15 when the shutter is in the closed position and the laths are inline.
Patent GB-2430246-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: STEIN UWE BERNHARD PASCAL
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2005-09-01
Abstract: In a fluid-working machine having a high-pressure line and a working chamber, a valve arrangement controls fluid flow from the high-pressure line to the working chamber. The valve arrangement comprises a main valve having a valve element 11 arranged to provide sealing contact with a valve seat 16, and an auxiliary valve comprising an electromagnetically-movable valve member 10 for equalising pressure on either side of the main valve by placing the working chamber in direct fluid communication with the high-pressure line. The electromagnetically-movable valve member may comprise a spool valve member 10 or a poppet valve member 19.
Patent GB-2432479-A (GB)
Title: Distributed message service centre
Inventor: WAADT ANDREAS
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: A system for sending a data packet from a messaging device to a receiving device in a signalling network (210) is described. The system comprises a distributed service center (255) a message receiving service center (290), a plurality of signalling units (260, 270) for passing the data packet to the receiving device, a central routing logic (280) for routing the data packets and a closed network connecting at least the central routing logic (280) and the plurality of signalling units (260, 270). Also disclosed is a method for sending a data packet from a messaging device to a receiving device in an signalling network (210) which comprises the following steps: the data packet from the messaging device is passed to a message receiving service center (290); a central routing logic (280) connected to the message receiving service center (290) passes the message to one or more different ones of a plurality of signalling units (260, 270) which are connected to the central muting logic (280) by a closed network and the one or more signalling units (260, 270) pass the message to one or more hubs (300, 310).
Patent GB-2420820-A (GB)
Title: Safety line traveller
Inventor: COWE DEREK
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A traveller movable along a safety line comprises a body portion 40 defining a first aperture 56 and a hinged portion 42 pivotally mounted at 44 to said body portion and defining a second aperture 58, the hinged portion 42 being movable to reconfigure the device between an open configuration (shown) where the device can be mounted to an elongate safety line 14 and a closed configuration where the apertures 56 and 58 are aligned and together define a bore to receive an attachment component such as a carabiner for attachment of a worker, the presence of the carabiner preventing opening of the jaws of the traveller and its removal from the line 14. In other embodiments, apertures 56, 58 are pear-shaped or their walls are tapered, or the gap between jaws 56, 58 is adapted to receive a flat safety line, e.g. a textile web or metal strip.
Patent GB-2433775-A (GB)
Title: Lighter comprising a piezoelectric ignitor with a safety mechanism for preventing accidental use
Inventor: SHER TAK CHI
IPC: F23Q2/16
Filed: 2006-01-03
Abstract: A safety lighter comprising a piezoelectric actuator 9 disposed within a housing, an actuation trigger 12 being slidably mounted in the housing, the trigger being slidable from a forward extended position to a rearward retracted position to actuate the trigger and ignite the lighter, the trigger including a rearwardly facing stop surface (12B, fig.3), a switch 7 moveable from a locked position to an unlocked position, the switch having an abutment (07D, fig.3) adapted to engage the stop surface in the locked position of the switch to prevent rearward sliding of the trigger, the switch further having a release member (07A, fig.3) adapted when manually actuated to release the switch allowing rearward movement of the trigger to cause ignition of the lighter. The invention relates particularly to a lighter of the kind which may be used for igniting a barbeque or other cooker. The safety mechanism could be utilised to prevent accidental use by a child.
Patent GB-2432352-A (GB)
Title: Toothpaste dispensing cabinet
Inventor: SANDHAM JOHN
IPC: A47B67/02
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: A cabinet, such as that provided in a bathroom, incorporates a device for dispensing a quantity of toothpaste from a toothpaste tube accommodated within the cabinet. The device has a roller or a pressure pad which is movable between guides to apply pressure to the outer surface of an upturned toothpaste tube. Toothpaste expelled from the tube enters a channel before being dispensed through an external outlet or nozzle. The external outlet may be provided with a lid. A holder for tooth brushes may be provided on the inner surface of the door of the cabinet.
Patent GB-2437978-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for determining the permeability of cigarette paper
Inventor: TINDALL IAN FRANCIS
IPC: G01N21/59
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: An apparatus is used for determining the air permeability of the perforated tip paper of a cigarette. The apparatus comprises an imaging device, which records an image of a sample. The brightness of the image is determined. Based on the brightness of the image the air permeability of the sample is calculated. The holes of the perforated tip paper can be detected in order to determine the contribution from the holes to the overall permeability. Another apparatus is used for creating a pressure differential across the sample and measuring the airflow.
Patent GB-2425881-A (GB)
Title: Age compensation in optoelectronic modules with integrated temperature control
Inventor: STEWART JAMES
IPC: H01S3/04
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A method relating to selecting a target wavelength comprises selecting a channel of operation for use by an optoelectronic assembly, said channel including a range of wavelengths centered around a channel centre wavelength. Selecting one or more control parameters for the optoelectronic assembly o as to set the target wavelength of the optoelectronic assembly to be offset on the channel centre wavelength by a selected wavelength offset such that (A) the target wavelength falls within the channel of operation by a least a predetermined wavelength control tolerance, and (B), a predicted end of lifetime wavelength, comprising the target wavelength adjusted by a predicted wavelength drift of the optoelectronic assembly over a defined operational lifetime, falls within the channel of operation by at least a predefined wavelength control tolerance. A method of controlling the wavelength of the emitted light is also disclosed. Furthermore, an optoelectronic device (see Figure 5) comprising an optoelectronic assembly, a laser diode, a temperature controller, and least one temperature sensor, control apparatus, a memory, and logic coupled to the memory is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2424181-A (GB)
Title: Folding tubular metal chair with height adjustable legs
Inventor: PRESTON DAVID
IPC: A47C3/28
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: A collapsible chair (10), has a frame assembly (12) defining a seat squab (12) which may be padded, a backrest (19) which may be adjustable to recline and may also be padded. A plurality of height adjustable legs (14) are attached to the frame and move with respect to the frame to allow use of the seat on uneven ground. The legs (14) are mounted to be foldable between an operational configuration in which they support the seat portion (12) off the ground in use and a stowed position in which they lie generally flat with respect to said seat portion (12).
Patent GB-2440135-A (GB)
Title: A loader for a flat bed recovery vehicle
Inventor: BLAND DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: B60P3/12
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: A loader for the loading of wheeled vehicles, particularly though not exclusively for the recovery and onward transportation of such vehicles, comprises a base 21 mounted on a vehicle or trailer flat bed and tiltable about a pivot 23. A body frame 11 is mounted on the tiltable base 21 and is movable longitudinally and pivotable relative to the base 11 through movement of a sliding connector shuttle 12. The pivot 13 between the body frame 11 and the shuttle 12 is rearward of the front end 15 of the body frame 11, which reduces the angle of the frame 11 relative to the ground when deployed and/or reduces the required angle of elevation of the base 21.
Patent GB-2440398-A (GB)
Title: Ground water system
Inventor: RAMELLA STUART EDWARD ALAN
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 2006-07-25
Abstract: A drainage element 1 for a ground water handling system comprises a body 2 defined by perforated boundary walls 3, 4 upstanding from a perforated base 6 and an open top 7, there being a plurality of discrete connector members 8 rising from the base 5 towards the open top 7, and a closure device 9 having means 10 adapted for releasable interengagement with the connector members 8. The closure device is in the form of lid. The releasable interengagement means comprise through orifices in the lid and have depending elements which engage with the upper end of the connector member. The lid can sit upon the boundary walls or fit within them.
Patent GB-2428651-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft servicing system
Inventor: JOHNSON RICHARD N
IPC: B64F1/36
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: An aircraft servicing system 10 includes a tarmac-servicing system 500. The tarmac-servicing system 500 includes an aircraft-mating element 510 that is mounted and extendible from within an area of a tarmac (ie apron, paved area, hardstanding) 502 to couple with an aircraft 504 to supply primary services such as fuel, air, electrical power, water, coolant, potable water, and gray water. A method of servicing the aircraft 504 includes aligning a primary servicing port 512 of the aircraft 504 over a primary servicing area of a tarmac 502. A tarmac-servicing element 510 is then extended out from the tarmac 502 to the aircraft 504 and is aligned and connected to the primary servicing port 512. The primary services are supplied to and removed from the aircraft 504 in response to the tarmac-servicing element connection with the primary servicing port 512. In another system (figs.1-2B), the aircraft docks at a gate (18) of a terminal (14) and has a nose (20) that opens for servicing therethrough. The aircraft may be positioned automatically using machine vision and place robotics. Alternatively, a fuel truck (988, fig.12A) may be used to transfer fuel between a tarmac fuel access site (990) and the aircraft fuelling port (926).