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Patent GB-2383550-A (GB)
Title: Laser-welded driveshaft
Inventor: RAGHAVAN SURESH
IPC: B23K26/28
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: A laser-welded driveshaft 10 comprises a tube 13 and a yoke 31, 32 laser welded to the tube 13. The tube 13 has a driveshaft wall extending to an open end 23, and the yoke 31, 32 includes a tube-engaging pilot 36 which is disposed through the open end 23, before the yoke 31, 32 is laser-welded to the open end 23 of the tube 13. Preferably, a Nd:YAG laser is used.
Patent GB-2386689-A (GB)
Title: Estimating turbocharger rotational speed
Inventor: WANG YUE YUN
IPC: F02B39/16
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: Rotational speed of a turbo charger is estimated from a number of measured engine system parameters. A first pressure signal indicative of the pressure of air supplied by a turbo charger compressor 16 to an intake manifold 20 if an internal combustion (IC) engine 12 is measured by a first pressure sensor 62, a second pressure signal indicative of the pressure of air entering the turbo charger compressor 16 is measured by a second pressure sensor 54, a temperature signal indicative of the temperature of air entering compressor 16 is measured by sensor 50 and engine speed is measured by speed sensor 66. A control computer 40 estimates turbo charger rotational speed as a function of the pressure, temperature and engine speed signals. The estimation is carried out by mapping the measured parameters (e.g data table, 3-D plot, mathematical equations, neural-network). Also disclosed is the estimation of temperature-corrected turbo charger rotational speed and estimated absolute boost pressure.
Patent GB-2398032-A (GB)
Title: Socket spanner extension
Inventor: PERRETT IAN
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2003-02-06
Abstract: A socket spanner extension comprises a body 7 with a primary drive 3 co-operable with a standard socket spanner (1, fig. 1), a secondary drive 5 co-operable with a nut or bolt, and internal clearance such as a plain bore 6 to allow access to nuts which have excessive bolt thread protruding through. The primary drive 3 may be a twelve-point drive and may be provided with a compressible friction retention ring 4.
Patent GB-2404444-A (GB)
Title: Underwater transmitter antenna
Inventor: SODAL AUDUN
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A transmitter antenna for use in Electromagnetic (EM) surveying beneath the ocean floor comprises a current source housed in fish(15) and a dipole antenna (17), the dipole antenna comprising a first electrode (18) mounted on a cable (19) and located near to the current source and a second electrode (21) mounted on a cable (22) and located further away from the current source, each electrode being electrically connected to the current source. The transmitter antenna may be deployed by being towed behind a vessel (14). Various sensors may be mounted on each cable.
Patent GB-2395008-A (GB)
Title: Method and kit for evaluation of HIV mutations
Inventor: DUNN JAMES M
IPC: C12Q1/70
Filed: 2000-09-20
Abstract: A method for determining the genetic type of HIV-1 present in a sample containing HIV-1, comprising sequencing at least part of the reverse transcriptase gene utilising at least one of a number of specific primers. A kit for performing sequencing on an HIV-1 genome is also provided, comprising a plurality of sequence specific primer pairs. In a preferred embodiment the primers used in the method and kit are labelled with a fluorescent label.
Patent GB-2401489-A (GB)
Title: Mounting of a contact bar of a rotating brush assembly directly to motor housing
Inventor: BUCK MANFRED
IPC: H02K23/18
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: An electric motor comprising at least one first contact bar (10a) for a rotatable brush plate, fastened directly to least one electric motor housing part (12) by means of barbed elements 14a,16a which plug into receiving sockets 18a,20a from in base 40 of the housing. On assembly, a plug-in connector 28a, depending from wiper 32a, first engages a pole shoe terminal 30a, continued press-in movement engaging the fastening elements in the sockets. Socket 18a has parallel oblique faces 24a,26a which compensate for dimensional tolerances of the contact bar. A stiffening rib 36a is provided. An axially symmetrically arranged bar 10b is provided. The assembly may be used in a hand power tool such as a hammer drill.
Patent GB-2418649-A (GB)
Title: Sun visor with removable vanity mirror
Inventor: LUSCOMBE JULIA
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: A sun visor 1 for a motor vehicle incorporates a recessed vanity mirror unit 5 which can be removed from the visor for remote use. The mirror unit 5 incorporates a hinged front cover 10 which protects the mirror surface 12 when removed from the vehicle. A sliding clip arrangement 15 allows the mirror unit 5 to be easily detached and re-attached by hand. The mirror unit 5 may also incorporate lights 17 powered by a battery 18 mounted inside the unit 5.
Patent GB-2419395-A (GB)
Title: Gun cartridge which is liquid tight at high pressures
Inventor: CLUCAS ROSS DENISON
IPC: F42B7/08
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A gun cartridge is disclosed comprising a generally cup-shaped base 1 housing a propulsive charge 3 and a primer 12, and a cylindrical case 2 housing felt wads 4 and a projectile 5 which is received in the open end of the base 1 to close the cartridge. A seal 8 is provided in the base beneath the propulsive charge forming a liquid tight seal with the bottom of the base and with the internal sides of the case 2. A hole may be provided in the seal 8 in line with the primer 12 to allow the primer to discharge onto the propulsive charge 3. The case 2 may be closed by a closure disc 6 and a second seal 9 may be provided beneath the closure disc and in contact with the walls of the case 2 to form a liquid tight seal. The seals 8,9 may be made of a soft rubber material.
Patent GB-2408758-A (GB)
Title: Real time optimization of well production avoiding formation instability
Inventor: CARDENAS JORGE E LOPEZ DE
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: A pressure sensing system 50,54 is used for real-time monitoring and control of bottom hole flowing pressure 46 and formation pressure 48 to optimise production flow whilst ensuring that the ratio of pressures, or underbalance or drawdown pressure, is controlled in conjunction with a stability envelope of the formation 22 to avoid mechanical instability, sanding or compaction of the formation. Production flow control 42 may comprise a valve or choke 43 and/or artificial lift 44 such as an electric submersible pump.
Patent GB-2419693-A (GB)
Title: Method of scheduling grid applications with task replication
Inventor: SILVA FABRICIO ALVES DA
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A method of scheduling grid applications comprises the steps of estimating the task execution times, grouping the tasks and assigning said groups of tasks to computational units or grid nodes. As the grid nodes complete their task, tasks are replicated so as to balance the remaining amount of computation between the nodes. In one particular embodiment scheduling of the tasks is done using a task queue which is updated when a node completes the processing of a task. Where a replica of the task is still running this is aborted by the scheduling unit. If the node is idle then tasks still running on slower units are replicated to the idle unit. The task queue may correspond to a list of tasks ordered by size. The grouping of tasks may be based on a static determination of the relative processing power of a node. The replication may occur if a task has not been completed in a specified time wherein the node will be considered to be offline or have failed.
Patent GB-2420251-A (GB)
Title: Bluesonic wireless communication
Inventor: CASEY MICHAEL
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: BlueSonic describes a high quality audio playback and recording technology that uses at least three electronic techniques to boost, encode and enhance the audio signal between the Headset/Microphone and a computer system. The audio signal is transmitted over a wireless communication link which could be Bluetooth or Wireless Lan. The signal can either by in the regulated or unregulated bandwidths described by IEEE Examples are 802.11b and 802.11g. The technology will apply to any further enhancements of the Bluetooth or Wireless Lan systems under review and due for later release. It applies to any "Hands Free" high quality audio headset/microphone product which uses wireless communication to transmit its signal. The BlueSonic Technology is particularly suited to High quality Voice Recognition systems and the CD quality Audio Playback required.
Patent GB-2405746-A (GB)
Title: Organic el luminescence device
Inventor: SUZUKI TAKESHI
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: An organic EL luminescence device includes a substrate, a thin film having a reflection function formed on the substrate, an organic EL luminescence layer and an upper electrode. Because the thin film having a reflection function is formed from an amorphous alloy, the organic EL luminescence device is provided with a reflection function, a light shielding function against a transistor and an electrode function. The device has a reflection film with small surface unevenness.
Patent GB-2421142-A (GB)
Title: Detecting malicious traffic in a communications network
Inventor: MACARTNEY JOHN WILLIAM FORSYTH
IPC: H04L12/06
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: In the field of mobile communications, improvements in the ability of communications networks to support high-speed data applications is likely to lead to the extension of malicious attacks, for example the proliferation of viruses and worms, to mobile terminals. Whilst defensive software can be provided for each mobile terminal, this approach relies upon mobile terminal owners buying the appropriate software and keeping it up-to-date. Unfortunately, the network operators will also suffer when users of the network do not use defensive software applications by having to carry additional illegal traffic whilst a malicious attack is in progress. The present invention overcomes the above problems by providing a monitoring apparatus (300) having a pattern matching engine (312) that analyses service usage in a network in order to identify traffic relating to malicious attacks. The monitoring apparatus can also arrange for a counter-measure to be deployed upon detection of the malicious traffic.
Patent GB-2409854-A (GB)
Title: Printing device with manual paper feeding
Inventor: KOTANI MASAKI
IPC: B41J13/10
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: A printing device, such as a copying machine or a multi function peripheral device (MFP) such as a facsimile machine (1 figure 1) has a manual paper feeding function which may be via a manual paper feeding unit (9 figure 1), a paper size sensor, means for determining a paper size error based upon detected paper size and set paper size, step ST3, means for determining absence or presence of a next page to be printed where paper is being manually fed, steps ST4 and ST5, where the paper size error is ignored if there is not a next page to be printed. Where there is a further page to be printed this may be handled normally, step ST7 and a means may be provided urging a change to the paper size setting (step ST12 figure 4). Paper size sensors (42 and 43 figure 2) may detect paper length and width.
Patent GB-2410526-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic valve top part housing
Inventor: NIELSEN KUNO
IPC: F16K31/60
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A thermostatic valve top part housing 1 has an outer part 2 and an inner part 3, which overlap each other in the axial direction and are nonrotatably connected. To simplify the assembly the outer part has inner projections 4 with a bearing surface 5 and a first rotation stop 6. The inner part has outer projections 7 movable axially through a circumferential gap 20 between inner projections and by rotation between the inner part outer parts, behind the inner projection as far as the first rotation stop. In the outer part there is arranged a securing element 8 non-rotatably held 9, 21 in the outer part but axially displaceable against a restoring device 13. An element rotation stop 14 is biased by a spring 13 to drop behind the outer projection when engaged with the inner and together with the first rotation stop circumferentially locks the outer projection.
Patent GB-2411518-A (GB)
Title: Reflector lamp having a reduced seal temperature
Inventor: GALVEZ MIGUEL
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2005-02-07
Abstract: The seal temperature of a reflector lamp, e.g. having a ceramic metal halide light source 12, is reduced by a light absorbing layer 15 which is provided in a region of the outer jacket 33 adjacent to the electrode seal 8. Light reflected within the neck cavity 6 of the reflector lamp impinges on the light absorbing layer 15 and is absorbed before it can reach the electrode seal 8 which is at least partially located in the neck of the reflector. The heat from the absorbed light is conducted into the base of the lamp to be dissipated in the socket. The layer 15 may be an opaque coating such as automotive blacktop.
Patent GB-2423455-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the guidance of growing plants
Inventor: EVANS GEORGE HOWARD
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: An apparatus and method for the guidance of growing plants such as vine like plants with a controlled growth separation space for use in combination with a suspended trough cultivation system. The apparatus comprises a plurality of growing guide beams 11 supported on a guide beam support (not shown) means generally above and in a row generally parallel with a longitudinal direction of a growing base in the suspended trough 3,7, each guide beam carrying a plurality of guide wires 13 spaced therealong so as to hang therebelow when the beam is so supported, wherein each beam is further mounted so as to be pivotable, in particular about a generally vertical axis in use. As a result the angle of each beam relative to a notional longitudinal direction can be changed, and hence the effective spacing of the wires hanging on a beam in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction can be changed.
Patent GB-2410348-A (GB)
Title: Exception types within a secure processing system
Inventor: WATT SIMON CHARLES
IPC: G06F9/40
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: There is a provided apparatus for processing data, said apparatus comprising: a processor operable in a plurality modes and either a secure domain or a non-secure domain including: at least one secure mode being a mode in said secure domain; and at least one non-secure mode being a mode in said non-secure domain; wherein when said processor is executing a program in a secure mode said program has access to secure data which is not accessible when said processor is operating in a non-secure mode; said processor is responsive to one or more exception conditions for triggering exception processing using an exception handler, said processor being operable to select said exception handler from among a plurality of possible exception handlers in dependence upon whether said processor is operating is said secure domain of said non-secure domain.
Patent GB-2424137-A (GB)
Title: A class B amplifier with a displaced crossover voltage for reduced distortion
Inventor: SELF DOUGLAS
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: The crossover voltage of a class B amplifier is displaced by sinking an extra current to the lower supply rail through a displacer circuit so that upper output device Q3 is always conducting at low input signal levels. The amplifier operates in class A at low signal levels and in class B at high signal levels. The displacer circuit may comprise a resistor, a constant current source, or a controlled current source. The output devices may be bipolar transistors, FETs, or thermionic valves. The crossover voltage may be displaced by 1 to 10 volts.
Patent GB-2425313-A (GB)
Title: Fire resisting composition
Inventor: SUMMERFIELD IAN
IPC: B32B17/10
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: A composition suitable for use in a fire resisting glazing product, comprises of an epoxy resin and a flame retardant; and the composition comprises by weight: 20-60% epoxy resin, such as epoxy novolac; 20-30% acid anhydride, such as methyl tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, methyl hexahydrophthalic anhydride, dodecenylsuccinic anhydride, nadic methyl anhydride; 15-20% phosphorous based flame retardant; 1-2 %coupling agent, such as alkoxysilane and 3-10% reactive diluent, such as 1,4-butane diglycidyl ether, 1,6-hexane diglycidyl ether. A method of making a fire resisting glazing product including an epoxy resin and a flame retardant is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2414511-A (GB)
Title: Two-part fasteners enabling multiple duvets to be attached in layers
Inventor: STARKEY A H
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: A two-part snap-action fastener comprising a male part 1 and a female part 2, whereby the male part of the fastener comprises a male member 3 on a first side of the male part 1. The male member 3 is insertable through a duvet to be engagable with a female formation 4 on a first side of the female part 2. This holds the duvet between the two parts. Each male and female part comprises a second side being opposite to each first side. The second side of each male and female part each additionally comprises further formations 5, 6, such that, in use, the further formations on the male member 5 may be engaged with further formations provided on a further female part 6. In addition, the further formations on the female member 6 may be engaged with further formations provided on a further male part 5. Therefore, the further formations allow multiple layers of duvets to be fastened together in different combinations in response to a person's requirements.
Patent GB-2414868-A (GB)
Title: Electric tool with light source generator
Inventor: CRAMER CHRISTOPH
IPC: H02K1/27
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: In an electric tool having a power generating arrangement, wherein the power generating arrangement comprises a magnet rotatable about an axis of rotation, as well as a means of generating power with the aid of the magnetic field of the magnet, a construction that is particularly space-saving in terms of width is achieved in that the distance of the means from the axis of rotation of the magnet corresponds to the distance of the magnet from the axis of rotation.
Patent GB-2429845-A (GB)
Title: Antenna and RF terminal incorporating the antenna
Inventor: SHACHAR AVIV
IPC: H01Q9/26
Filed: 2005-09-05
Abstract: A dipole antenna (102) comprises a first section (103) which includes a first input port (107) and a folded configuration (115, 119, 123) and a second section (105) which includes a second input port (109) and a folded configuration (117, 121, 125) and is characterised by a reactive coupling (131, 133) between the first section and the second section. The reactive coupling may conveniently comprise a capacitive coupling formed between a conducting strip portion (131) of the first section and an adjacent conducting strip portion (133) of the second section. The antenna may be formed on a face of an insulating substrate 101. Also described is a terminal (150) for RF communications which incorporates the antenna.
Patent GB-2419979-A (GB)
Title: System and method for reading non-volatile computer memory
Inventor: BAKER DAVID CURETON
IPC: G06F11/08
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A method of reading non-volatile computer memory comprises the steps of reading a first portion of non-volatile memory, evaluating a cyclic redundancy check code to determine an error, reading the associated data sector, executing an error correction routine and generating a memory sector layout table. The memory may be flash memory and preferably a multilevel cell flash device. The memory comprises a user data sector and a redundant memory area which may have first and second portions. The first portion may include data associated with the memory sector and a CRC code. The first portion may additionally contain data such as overwrite flags, logical address data, security codes, format reserve data and identifying tags. The second portion may contain an error correction code (ECC). In one embodiment the redundant memory area may be 16 bytes with a 7 byte first portion. In a second embodiment the redundant area may be 64 bytes with a 28 byte first portion.
Patent GB-2418895-A (GB)
Title: Reversible stroller with brake assembly
Inventor: YEH CHUAN-MING
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: A baby stroller has a handlebar 1 which is reversible so that it may be positioned at either the front or rear of the stroller, and is provided with an actuation member 31 for controlling a brake mechanism 3. The actuation member is connected to the brakes (2, figure 1) located at a wheel set 11 by means of a flexible cable 32 which may pass through the inside of the handlebar. The flexible cable may be split in to two cables 321 at a junction box 4 so that more than one brake mechanism may be operated. As the actuation member is located on the handlebar the brakes may be activated when the handlebar is located in either the front or rear position.
Patent GB-2430944-A (GB)
Title: Tent for workmen
Inventor: DUFFIELD JAMES
IPC: E04G21/28
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A work tent structure <B>2</B> has an opening at one side defined by an edge shaped to fit in an operating position against a building <B>24</B> surrounding a work site. The work tent structure <B>2</B> comprises at least one releasable fixing element for fitting the tent in the operating position. The tent structure may comprise a canopy fined over a tent pole structure <B>4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.</B> A tent pole <B>4</B> may define a major portion of the edge of the opening. The tent canopy may have triangular side walls <B>23.</B>
Patent GB-2434558-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for guiding a tool
Inventor: HAZELL RICHARD
IPC: B23B49/02
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: An apparatus for guiding a tool onto the surface of a material for permanently deforming the material comprises a substantially planar guide 100 having at least one aperture 10 - 14 extending therethrough for guiding a tool to the surface of the material. The guide also includes gripping means 30 for gripping the material to substantially prevent the guide from slipping across the surface of the material. The gripping means may comprise glue, at least one adherent pad made of rubber, or at least one suction cup.
Patent GB-2434522-A (GB)
Title: A headscarf
Inventor: TIMMERMAN LORRAINE
IPC: A41D23/00
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: A headscarf made from one piece of material. The headscarf has a partially elasticated edge that is usually worn at the front of the wearer's head, and at the back of the headscarf, a short elasticated seam b, and two tie-backs c, d. The tie backs allow the user to control the tension of the scarf's elasticated front edge and back seam, to ensure the headscarf is held firmly on the head of the user even during vigorous movement. The headscarf may also be used in the reverse position, with the tie-backs tied at the front of the wearer's head. The headscarf may be made from lace, cloth, plastic or a combination of these materials.
Patent GB-2438027-A (GB)
Title: Cable tidy
Inventor: MCIIROY SIMON
IPC: H02G11/00
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: A cable tidy 1 for storing surplus lengths of cable has an enclosure made up of a base 2 with a notch, and walls 3 with slots 6 to allow cable to enter and leave the enclosure. A spindle is 4 provided around which the cable may be wound. Holes 5 in the base, allow the enclosure to be mounted to a surface. A removable lid (8, fig 2) is fitted to the enclosure and has a pin (9, fig 2) which is sized so that it will fit into the notch in the base of another identical enclosure, so that a number of cable tidies 1 can be stacked on top of each other.