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Patent GB-2417995-A (GB)
Title: System and method for braking a vehicle by reducing the amount of powertrain braking to prevent wheel lock up
Inventor: CROMBEZ DALE
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2005-08-01
Abstract: A method and system for braking a vehicle having multiple traction wheels are disclosed wherein the vehicle is configured to apply friction braking and powertrain braking to the vehicle. The method comprises reducing the powertrain braking by a predetermined amount; compensating the friction braking in an amount that is substantially the same as the predetermined amount; redistributing the friction braking to the multiple wheels; and modulating the friction braking being applied to the multiple wheels. This method may also be applied to hybrid vehicles.
Patent GB-2417542-A (GB)
Title: Engine mount
Inventor: SHIMIZU YORISHIGE
IPC: B60K5/12
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: An engine mount 10 wherein an elastic body 16 connecting upper 12 and lower 14 rigid members has a dimension of its upper half smaller than that of its lower half with the upper half constitutes a rubber stopper portion opposed to and spaced apart from a pair of leg portions 20 of a bridge shaped stopper member 18 by a stopper clearance. The bridge shaped stopper member is press fitted onto the elastic body and the lower rigid member by being assembled through an opening of a lower end thereof, with the lower half clamped elastically between the pair of leg portions. With the stopper member being press fitted onto the elastic body and the lower rigid member, the pressing portions 58 of the stopper member press downwardly the shoulder portions 56 of the elastic body causing compression deformation of the lower half, producing a state of fixation of the lower half to the stopper member.
Patent GB-2429891-A (GB)
Title: Variable user interface for print control
Inventor: SEMPLE GABRIELLA
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A logon management software is executed in print control device connectable to an information processing device. The software includes: detecting if a hardware keyboard is connected to the print control device, displaying a first logon GUI for using the connected hardware keyboard on a display of the printer control device if the connection of the hardware keyboard is detected by the detecting step. The first logon GUI differs from a second logon GUI to be displayed on the display if the connection of the hardware keyboard is not detected 1. The logon of the print control device is controlled based on information entered into the first logon GUI by the hardware keyboard and/or information entered into the second logon GUI by a software keyboard to be displayed on the display.
Patent GB-2419223-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning read/write heads of a magnetic tape recording system
Inventor: DECKERS STEPHEN V
IPC: G11B5/41
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A method is provided of cleaning one or more read/write heads of a magnetic tape recording system using a magnetically recordable cleaning tape. The method comprises performing a cleaning operation 46 including pulling a portion of the cleaning tape through the system so as to clean the or each head and recording on the cleaning tape a log 47 of the sequence of operations performed so as to provide a history of usage of the tape. The system may also record test data onto the tape and detect an error rate (73) in the data, repeating the cleaning operation if the error rate exceeds a target threshold.
Patent GB-2430258-A (GB)
Title: A combined GPS and compass used for indicating the directioion of a specified location
Inventor: BLANCHARD CLAUDE GEORGES ANDRE
IPC: G01C21/20
Filed: 2005-09-17
Abstract: A non-navigation device 10 for assisting the orientation of a user towards a predetermined location, comprising, operatively connected together; ```a GPS receiver; 12 ```a compass; 14 ```a memory device 16; and ```an indicator 18,24,28 for informing the user of the orientation of the non-navigation device, wherein the GPS receiver provides current location data concerning the location of the non-navigation device when located in a first location so as to receive GPS signals, and the memory device stores the current location data, such that on movement of the non-navigation device to a second location shielded from GPS signals, orientation data concerning the orientation of the non-navigation device in the second location is determined by the compass in corporation with the current location data stored in the memory device, while the non-navigation device is shielded from GPS signals. The device may be used to indicate the direction of Mecca to give the correct orientation for prayer.
Patent GB-2419443-A (GB)
Title: Creating undo actions for rolling back the configuration of a computing system
Inventor: BOBER PAUL M
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A method of provisioning at least a portion of a computing system, e.g. a networked storage system such as a storage area network (SAN), to meet a desired configuration. The method involves creating a computer-readable provisioning transaction that comprises a series of provisioning actions to provision a plurality of computer system resources to meet the desired configuration. Provisioning means that appropriate resources are selected and/or actions are preformed to configure the resources as specified. Appropriate resources may include a resource from any of a host computer, a storage system, or a connectivity resource that connects the host computer to the storage system. The method further involves creating a computer-readable undo transaction that comprises a series of undo actions to undo at least a subset of the series of provisioning actions. Execution of the undo transaction can roll back a configuration of the at least a portion of the computer system.
Patent GB-2437362-A (GB)
Title: Photovoltaic Device and Method of Measuring Cumulative Exposure to Light
Inventor: KREBS FREDERIK CHRISTIAN
IPC: H01L27/142
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: This invention concerns a photovoltaic device, and the provision of an apparatus and method for measuring cumulative exposure to visible light. The photovoltaic device according to the invention comprises at least a first electrode layer, a light harvesting layer comprising one or more photoactive compounds capable (individually or together) of forming electron-hole pairs on excitation using light of an appropriate wavelength and an electron-transport material capable of receiving electrons from the excited photoactive compound, and a second electrode layer, and is characterised in that the device further comprises a UV-absorbing layer positioned to intervene in use between the light-harvesting layer and a light source. The function of the UV-absorbing layer is to prevent the excitation of the electron-transporting material and thereby to prevent the bleaching of the light harvesting conducting compound(s). Exposure of the device to light causes reduction of the photovoltaic efficiency over time. The degree of cumulative light exposure is inferred from the photovoltaic efficiency of the device.
Patent GB-2437593-A (GB)
Title: A q-modulated semiconductor laser
Inventor: HE JIAN-JUN
IPC: H01S5/12
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: A Q-modulated semiconductor laser comprises an optical gain section 101 and an electro-absorptive modulator section 103, separated by a vertically etched air gap 105 acting as a partially reflecting mirror. The modulator section 103 is placed inside an anti-resonant Fabry-Perot cavity and acts as the rear reflector of the laser. The change of the absorption coefficient in the modulator section results in a change in the Q-factor of the laser, and consequently the lasing threshold and output power. Different embodiments are disclosed, which involve a distributed feedback (DFB) laser, a Fabry-Perot laser, a distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) laser, or a wavelength switchable multi-cavity laser. The integrated Q-modulated laser has advantages of high speed, high extinction ratio, low wavelength chirp and low cost.
Patent GB-2427615-A (GB)
Title: Organically clean biomass fuel
Inventor: MURCIA PHILIPPE R
IPC: C10L5/40
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: An organically clean biomass fuel formed of mixture of a powder, which may be either dried, cellulosic product, wood charcoal powder, and/or a combination of the two, and a fluid, which may be vegetable oil, vegetable alcohol or a combination of the two. A centrifugal machine dries moist, cellulosic product and extracts black liquor. A grinder transforms the dried, cellulosic product into powder. Gum may be extracted from the vegetable oil or vegetable alcohol. A batch mixer or vibrating vessel mixes the powder and the fluid together; the fluid moisturizes the powder. Depending upon the relative amount of the fluid as compared to powder, the mixture will either be in a liquid cream state or a doughy state. If the latter, the mixture may be pressed into briquettes or ingots.
Patent GB-2430593-A (GB)
Title: Accelerated throughput synchronised word stream cipher, message authenticator and zero=knowledge output random number generator
Inventor: GRESSEL CARMI DAVID
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed, especially designed for very compact hardware implementations, to generate random number strings with a high level of entropy at maximum speed. For immediate deployment of software implementations, certain permutations have been introduced to maintain the same level of unpredictability which is more amenable to hi-level software programming, with a small time loss on hardware execution; typically when hardware devices communicate with software implementations. Particular attention has been paid to maintain maximum correlation immunity, and to maximize non-linearity of the output sequence. Good stream ciphers are based on random generators which have a large number of secured internal binary variables, which lead to the page synchronized stream ciphering. The method for parsed page synchronization which is presented is especially valuable for Internet applications, where occasionally frame sequences are often mixed. The large number of internal variables with fast diffusion of individual bits wherein the masked message is fed back into the machine variables is potentially ideal for message authentication procedures.
Patent GB-2433716-A (GB)
Title: Hammer drill and/or hammer chisel with bevel gear
Inventor: MEIXNER GERHARD
IPC: F16H48/12
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A hand-held power tool, in particular a hammer drill and/or hammer chisel, comprises a percussive unit 10 and a toothed gearing 12, which is provided so as to transmit driving torque to the percussive unit. The toothed gearing comprises at least one gearwheel 14 with bevel teeth 16, and at least one further gearwheel 18. The gearwheels are rotatable about a common axis 22, and are preferably adjacent one another and formed in one piece.
Patent GB-2445171-A (GB)
Title: An rfid tag comprising an array of resonators each comprising a conductive part including a weak section.
Inventor: MILES ANTHONY
IPC: G06K19/067
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: An RFID tag comprises an array of antennas resonant at discrete frequencies. Each Antenna/resonator can be modified by application of a high power RF signal so as to reduce its resonance or change its resonant frequency, thereby writing information to the array of antennas. Each antenna/resonator comprises a conductive portion including a weak section arranged to create an electrical discontinuity when the antenna/resonator is subjected to a high power RF signal at the corresponding resonant energy.
Patent GB-2446444-A (GB)
Title: Reflective camera illumination light guide or flash guide with annular light emission orifice.
Inventor: AHEME MARK
IPC: G03B15/02
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A photographic ring light adaptor 10 arranged to emit a ring of light the adapter comprising an enclosed hollow housing 12, with a central passage 14 (through which the camera lens may be mounted), an annular opening surrounding the passage 16, means for mounting a light source to the housing 18 so that the light from the source is emitted into the enclosed housing, and reflective surfaces on internal faces of the housing to reflect light from the light sources to produce a substantially uniformly distributed annular beam of light emitted through the annular opening. The device may be made of moulded plastic or cast metal, may either be of reflective material on its interior or lined with reflective material; may have a series of mountings for accessories and fittings for the lighting means. The device may have a reflector positioned in the housing adjacent the position where the light source will be mounted to stop direct light passing to the emission orifice ring. In addition the light source may be mounted offset to the annular opening emission orifice and the device may be used independently of the camera.
Patent GB-2435895-A (GB)
Title: Frame system
Inventor: RAWLINGS DAVID
IPC: E06B1/36
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: A frame system comprises a first and second frame components 10, 22 secured to each other in an end-to-end manner, and a third frame component 30 secured to the first and second frame components at the intersection between them, the third frame component 30 extending substantially perpendicularly to the first and second frame components. The first, second and third components have a first side 26 and a second side 28, the first frame component 10 having a protruding flange 24 located at the first side 26, and the second frame component 22 having a protruding flange 24 located at the second side 28. The arrangement allows both a fixed window supported by the first component 10 and a movable vent supported by the second component 22 to be glazed from the same side 28. The frame components may comprise extruded aluminium sections 12, 14 secured to each other by a thermally insulated bridge member 18.
Patent GB-2447904-A (GB)
Title: Two piece mask
Inventor: YEH CHIA-CHING
IPC: A41G7/00
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: A two piece mask comprises a face mask portion 310 and a head-mounted member 320. The face mask portion, applicable for covering the face of a user, has two first fasteners 312 installed on an inner lateral side of the mask. The head-mounted member, applicable to be worn on the head of the user, has two second fasteners 322 corresponding to the first fasteners and capable of engaging or disengaging therefrom. In an alternative embodiment, (Fig. 8) a hand stick having a second fastener is provided for attachment to the face mask portion.
Patent GB-2438561-A (GB)
Title: Conversion adapter for connector and connector
Inventor: AKASAKA JUNYA
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide a connector enabling both screw engagement and bayonet engagement. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] When it is difficult to replace a screw engagement receptacle with a bayonet engagement receptacle, a bayonet engagement plug connector is connected to the screw engagement receptacle through a cylindrical conversion adapter (100) having a female screw (102) formed in the inner surface thereof and installed by threading to a male screw (512) formed on the body outer periphery of the screw engagement receptacle (510). When the screw engagement receptacle can be replaced with the bayonet engagement receptacle, a receptacle type electric connector (110) comprising a cylindrical body part (111) having both a male screw (112) and a bayonet groove (113) for connecting to a plug connector formed in the outer periphery thereof is used.
Patent GB-2453148-A (GB)
Title: Narrowband interference avoidance using constrained optimization of AIC tones
Inventor: WANG YUE
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: A method of shaping signals, such as ultra wideband (UWB) signals, at a transmitter is disclosed. An interference-reducing signal is used to modify a signal to be transmitted by introducing a notch at an interference band into its frequency spectrum. Selection of the interference-reducing signal is made subject to a constraint on at least one characteristic of the modified spectrum. Preferably the interference reducing signal comprises Active Interference Cancellation (AIC) tones, defining the notch, and edge tones either side of the AIC tones. UWB transmission power levels are strictly regulated and it is therefore advantageous to avoid overshoot of the edge tones. Accordingly, the AIC and edge tones may be selected on the basis of minimization of the AIC tones subject to a constraint on the power level of the edge tones. An additional constraint for minimizing peak to average power level may also be imposed. The invention finds particular application in multiple antenna transmissions. In this case selection of the interference-reducing signals for each antenna is carried out in a combined selection process.
Patent GB-2442864-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid heat exchanger
Inventor: HOOD CHARLES D III
IPC: F25B21/00
Filed: 2007-10-09
Abstract: A compact hybrid heat exchanger (10, fig 1) comprises a passive heat exchanger (12), an active heat exchanger (16) and a fan (14). The passive heat exchanger (12) comprises a radiator and the active heat exchanger (16) comprises a thermoelectric cooler assembly. The thermoelectric cooler assembly 16 comprises a cold plate 32, a first thermoelectric cooler (TEC) 34 in thermal communication with a first side 42 of the cold plate 32, and a second TEC 36 in thermal communication with a second side 44 of the cold plate 32. A coolant is circulated through the cold plate 32 by an external pump. The fan (14) is arranged to draw air through the radiator (12) and to blow air onto the thermoelectric cooler assembly 16. The hybrid heat exchanger (10) can be operated with or without power supplied the to TECs 34, 36. The hybrid heat exchanger (10) is useful in cooling electronic components that generate a large amount of heat such as a CPU.
Patent GB-2455083-A (GB)
Title: Safety shield for electric iron
Inventor: UNWIN GUY DARELL
IPC: D06F75/36
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: The shield is a guard 5 to fit an existing domestic smoothing iron 1 and is made of a heat resistant, insulative material such as a member of the fluorosilicone family of polymers. The guard is attached in proximity to the outer lateral face 6 of the heated plate 3 of the iron to prevent contact between the skin of a user and the heated plate. The guard may be formed of a single piece to conform elastically to the shape of the heated plate. Alternatively, a number of parts may be used. The guard may remain attached either as a result of its inherent elasticity or by other means such as adhesive applied between the lateral face and the interior surface of the guard, or other detent means. As a result it does not impinge upon or interfere with the heated plate of the iron and therefore does not prevent effective ironing. The guard prevents direct contact between the skin and the heated edge of the iron either when the iron is in the upright position at rest or in the operative position when laid flat.
Patent GB-2441726-A (GB)
Title: An integrated memory core and memory interface circuit
Inventor: RAJAN SURESH N
IPC: G11C11/4093
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: A memory device comprises a first and second integrated circuit dies. The first integrated circuit die comprises a memory core as well as a first interface circuit. The first interface circuit permits full access to the memory cells (e.g., reading, writing, activating, pre-charging and refreshing operations to the memory cells). The second integrated circuit die comprises a second interface that interfaces the memory core, via the first interface circuit, an external bus, such as a synchronous interface to an external bus. A technique combines memory core integrated circuit dies with interface integrated circuit dies to configure a memory device. A speed test on the memory core integrated circuit dies is conducted, and the interface integrated circuit die is electrically coupled to the memory core integrated circuit die based on the speed of the memory core integrated circuit die.
Patent GB-2457478-A (GB)
Title: Garment with kneepad pouch
Inventor: HUGHES HENRY SYLVESTER
IPC: A41D13/06
Filed: 2008-02-14
Abstract: The garment 1102 comprises pouches 1110 each of which can hold a protective pad 200 at a plurality of different heights respectively. This is done by providing a plurality of pockets 1119, 1129, 1139 within each pouch1110, each pouch only having one opening 700.
Patent GB-2451716-A (GB)
Title: Colour space conversion processing for live image preview
Inventor: LEE MYUNG-HUN
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 2008-03-11
Abstract: A digital signal processor comprises an image data converter in which RGB image data is converted into luminance (Y) and chrominance (C) data, wherein upon capture of new image data, data conversion of the new image data occurs in the period between conversion of consecutive live image preview frames. The processor may be implemented in a digital camera. The method employed is intended to enhance the rate at which continuous shooting is allowed by performing the data conversion (BY) in optimal time slots, thereby allowing faster processing of image data.
Patent GB-2455156-A (GB)
Title: A camouflaged article
Inventor: BAILEY DARREN JOHN
IPC: F41H3/00
Filed: 2008-04-17
Abstract: An article bears a camouflage pattern comprising a repeating tiled array of one or more images of part of all of or a region of a straw bale, crop field or stubble field. The article may be made by selecting all of or a region of a straw bale, crop field or stubble field, capturing a digital image of all of or a region of a straw bale, crop field or stubble field, manipulating the digital image to form a tiled pattern comprising repeats of the image, and printing the tiled pattern onto a substrate.