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Patent GB-2436658-A (GB)
Title: IP telephone software update allowing a user to specify the time of update
Inventor: SAKAI SHIZUMA
IPC: H04M1/253
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: An IP telephone system equipped with a plurality of telephone terminals and a file server, wherein the file server notifies an occurrence of update data of the software to the telephone terminals and transferring the update data to a telephone terminal in response to a request from the update data from the telephone terminal, and the telephone terminal reporting to a user when the occurrence of the update data is notified from the file server, an input unit used for inputting the update timing of the software by the user reported, and a request unit requesting transfer of the update data to the file server at the timing, and software update unit switching old software to new software based on the update data transferred from the file server in response to the request. The present invention allows a user to input the time of update of the software program. In an alternative embodiment, a status management unit manages the user status including login/logout information of the user and presence information indicating the presence/absence of the user to set the update timing of the software.
Patent GB-2448332-A (GB)
Title: Secure mounting device for projector
Inventor: MILLER GLEN
IPC: F16M11/00
Filed: 2007-04-11
Abstract: A mounting device 100 for a projector 103 comprises a cradle 107 attached to a framework 105a,105b, the cradle facilitating adjustment of the mounting device to hold projectors of various sizes. A suspension member 117 is attached to the cradle to suspend the mounting device from a ceiling, and a securing member 113 is provided to prevent unauthorised removal of the projector. The framework may comprise two or more wing members 105a,105b, at least one of which may comprise a hole. The securing member may comprise a rod, cable or chain, and may be passed through the hole in the wing and one of a plurality of holes 109 in the cradle to attach the wing to the cradle. The securing device may comprise a hole (305, Fig. 3) at one end to which a padlock 115 may be secured. The other end of the securing device may be fixed to the ceiling. Alternatively, the securing device itself may comprise a padlock.
Patent GB-2437187-A (GB)
Title: Playground equipment
Inventor: UNDERBRINK JOHN
IPC: A63B21/00
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A playground device, in the nature of a teeter-totter, includes first and second spaced base members. An arcuate rail is coupled to the base members in an upright arc. An arcuate member surrounds at least a portion of the rail and is mounted for to-and-fro movement relative to the rail. User platforms or other user-friendly features are mounted on the tube. A biasing mechanism coacts between the member and the rail to bias the member toward a predetermined preferably central position on the rail, while allowing the tube to move to-and-fro on the rail.
Patent GB-2438072-A (GB)
Title: A dry composition for preparing a flowable mixture for acoustic sound insulation
Inventor: MELVIN GLENN
IPC: C04B28/04
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A dry composition, suitable for preparing a flowable mixture for acoustic sound insulation of a room, includes at least 50% by volume of rubber crumb, aggregate material including at least 10% by total dry composition volume pulverised fuel ash, and a binding agent including both 5-20% cement and 10-15% hydraulic polymer binder, such as ethylene vinyl acetate. Further disclosed, is a method of application in situ of an acoustic sound insulation comprising the composition, and a building comprising the composition.
Patent GB-2438097-A (GB)
Title: Content search/display device, method, and program
Inventor: GOTO MASATAKA
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: There is provided a content search/display device capable of meeting an unknown content more frequently as compared to in the conventional device. Operation state detection means (25) detects an operation state of search condition specification means (15). According to the operation state of the operation condition specification means (15), condition addition/modification means (27) adds and/or modifies a search condition. In the search stage, by operating the search condition specification means (15), there arises a chance to meet an unpredicted unknown content satisfying a certain search condition instead of at random.
Patent GB-2452569-A (GB)
Title: Exercise bicycle with a crank position sensor
Inventor: RICE MICHAEL JOSEPH PATRICK
IPC: A63B22/08
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: A crank position sensor assembly 1000 for use in combination with an exercise bicycle comprises a set of magnetic elements 1010 fixed in position relative to a crank for rotation with the crank, and at least two sensing elements 1020, 1030 that sense the passing of the magnets 1010. Alternatively, the crank position sensor may comprise two pairs of light sources (525, 526 figure 4) and receivers (530, 540) which detect the passing of teeth or spokes. A processor processes the output signals from the first and second sensing elements or receivers, the processor determining both the position of the crank and its direction of rotation. A controller for a microprocessor based unit is also disclosed which causes images of at least part of a bicycle moving through a scene to be displayed on screen in response to inputs received from one or more sensors fitted to an exercise bicycle of the kind in which the handlebars are free to tilt from side to side during use. The controller receives a first signal from a crank position sensor which is indicative of the position of the crank within a single rotation and a second signal from a handlebar position sensor indicative of the angle of tilt of the handlebar. The controller produces an output signal whose value depends on the co-ordination of rotation of the crank with the tilt of the handlebars that is produced as the rider pedals whilst pulling on the handlebars.
Patent GB-2445217-A (GB)
Title: Multi Piece Solid Golf Ball
Inventor: WATANABE HIDEO
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: A four piece solid golf ball comprises a core 1, an envelope layer 2 encasing the core, an intermediate layer 3 encasing the envelope layer, and a cover 4 which encases the intermediate layer and has formed on a surface thereof a plurality of dimples. The core is made primarily of a rubber material and has a diameter of at least 31 mm, the envelope layer and intermediate layer are each made primarily of the same or different resin materials and the cover is made primarily of polyurethane. The envelope layer, intermediate layer and cover have a thickness relationship which satisfies: cover < intermediate   &  envelope layer. The core, envelope layer, intermediate layer and cover have hardness relationships which satisfy the following conditions (i) core surface hardness < envelope layer hardness, (ii) cover material hardness < intermediate layer material hardness, and (iii) core surface hardness - core centre hardness (JIS C)   /  11. The golf ball exhibits good flight performance and controllability, and the cover provides durability against cracking and enhanced scuff resistance.
Patent GB-2448955-A (GB)
Title: Supervised voting system and method
Inventor: BURTON CRAIG ALEXANDER
IPC: G07C13/00
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: The invention provides a supervised voting method for allowing a voter to vote under the supervision of a supervisor 55 at a voting booth 2,3,4 at which the voter can vote. The method comprises the voter providing identity information to the supervisor, the supervisor verifying the identity of the voter and sending the identity information to a remote polling administrator service 8,9,10, which determines voter specific voting options to be presented to that voter. The method further comprises the polling administrator service sending details of the voter-specific voting options to the voting booth, the voting booth displaying the voting options to the voter, the voting booth receiving voting information from the voter, and the voting booth sending the voting information to a vote processor. Also claimed are an electronic voting booth, a voting method including a voting station with a back-end server, and a voting method where cryptograms of votes cast are stored.
Patent GB-2446041-A (GB)
Title: Horticultural container
Inventor: DAVIES KENNETH JOHN
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: A horticultural vertical planter 1 comprising a thin walled vessel 2 formed from a thin sheet of rectangular waterproof material the long edges of which are joined to form the vessel and the bottom of which is provided with a means of closure 10. The vertical surface of the vessel is cut at intervals forming openings 7 into which thin walled retaining inserts 8 can be secured. When assembled the vessel can be filled with compost or other growing medium and planted at the top and through the openings in the surface with a variety of flowering plants, fruits or vegetables. First and second containers may optionally be used together to achieve a different effect. When not in use, the planter can be disassembled for storage as flat sheet material.
Patent GB-2444000-A (GB)
Title: Fax messaging for new users
Inventor: ZUCKER NEHEMIA
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 2008-03-10
Abstract: Send and receive services are operated that send and receive fax messages, respectively, via fax protocols. Each new customer is offered a predetermined amount of the receive service, and a more limited amount of the send service, both free of charge to the customer, as part of a group of services that includes Internet access, Web services, or Internet telephony. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
Patent GB-2458678-A (GB)
Title: Low profile heat sink with folded fins and a heat sink plate
Inventor: LIN SONG
IPC: H01L23/36
Filed: 2008-03-27
Abstract: A heat sink unit includes a heat sink plate 203 formed with a plurality of rises 201, 202 for contacting corresponding heat generating components 101, 102. A folded fin plate 204 is mounted on top of the heat sink plate and has apertures for the rises to pass through. The heat sink unit attaches to a printed circuit board 103, with the fins facing the PCB. This arrangement allows more fins in the space between the PCB and the heat sink plate. The rises are formed integrally with the heat sink plate by machining, forging or stamping a high thermal conductivity material, such as aluminium or aluminium alloy. The fins are made from a similar material and are attached by e.g. brazing, gluing or soldering. The heat sink unit may form the bottom wall of an enclosure (figure 3). The fins are of low profile, making the heat sink useful in compact enclosures. Natural or forced convection may be used with the heat sink.
Patent GB-2460889-A (GB)
Title: A process for the manufacture of a horticultural growing medium
Inventor: CARSON JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: C05F17/00
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a horticultural growing medium, the process comprising the steps of:(i) effecting the anaerobic digestion of plant material to generate methane and thermal energy;(ii) adding to the digested plant material a composition comprising phytophilic ionic species and heating the resultant mixture; and (iii) filtering material obtained in step (ii) to separate finer and coarser particles and then applying the finer particle size fraction to the surface of the particles of the coarser fraction.The heat applied in step ii) may be generated by burning the methane formed in step i). The phytophilic ions added may be Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate). A phytophilic adhesive such as gelatins or urea formaldehyde resins may be added in step iii) to adhere the finer particles to the surface of the coarser particles.
Patent GB-2451031-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for radial expansion of a tubular
Inventor: FILIPPOV ANDREI GREGORY
IPC: E21B23/01
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: A method and apparatus for expanding tubulars is disclosed. In an embodiment, a tubular expansion apparatus includes an expansion swage. In addition, the tubular expansion apparatus includes an actuator. Moreover, the tubular expansion apparatus includes at least two anchors. The tubular expansion apparatus further includes at least one anchor longitudinally moveable relative to the other anchor while both anchors are engaged with the inner diameter of the tubular.
Patent GB-2455414-A (GB)
Title: Variable Displacement Pump
Inventor: PIETRON GREGORY MICHAEL
IPC: F04B43/00
Filed: 2008-12-03
Abstract: A variable displacement pump is described which comprises a pump housing 2 having a side housing wall, a flexible pump diaphragm 4 spanning the side housing wall to define a pump chamber 3. An inlet line 8 and an outlet line 12 communicate with the pump chamber 3, and a diaphragm stroking mechanism 16 engages the pump diaphragm 4 to vary the volume of the pump chamber 3. The pump diaphragm comprises an inner diaphragm portion 4b which engages the diaphragm-stroking mechanism 16 and an outer portion extending from the inner portion to the side housing wall. The diaphragm 4 and/or the housing 2 are constructed in such a manner that at lower pressures in the pump chamber 3 the inner and outer portions of the diaphragm 4a, 4b are moved in unison by the diaphragm-stroking mechanism 16 to provide a high displacement, whereas at higher pressures in the pump chamber only the inner portion 4b of the diaphragm is moved by the diaphragm-stroking mechanism to provide a low displacement.
Patent GB-2460731-A (GB)
Title: Artificial breast as a teat, soother or protector
Inventor: DUNNING FIONA LESLEY
IPC: A61F2/50
Filed: 2009-04-20
Abstract: A method of preparing an artificial breast is provided, the method including forming a three dimensional representation of a breast, forming a mould based on the representation and using the mould to prepare the artificial breast. The 3D representation may be a negative cast in silicone, or it may be an electronic data set. Also provided is an artificial breast made by the method, and a teat, soother and breast protector comprising the artificial breast. The replica breast used as a teat 20 may have regions equivalent to the breast 21, areola 22 and nipple 23.
Patent GB-2466102-A (GB)
Title: Multi-stable electromagnetic actuator with a magnetic material casing
Inventor: WYGNANSKI WLADYSLAW
IPC: H01F7/122
Filed: 2009-10-23
Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator comprises an armature 10 with a permanent magnet 8 and two electric coils 14a, 14b on opposing sides of the armature 10. Each of the coils 14a, 14b has an axis which is substantially aligned with each other and the direction of movement of the armature 10. The actuator includes a magnetic flux container 2 which surrounds the armature 10 and coils 14a, 14b. The container 2 contains the magnetic fields generated by the actuator whilst shielding it from external magnetic fields. The actuator is arranged to have at least two stable armature positions. The actuator may further include resilient devices such as springs and shaped pole pieces which are arranged to optimise the energy used by the actuator. The actuator may provide a robust, reliable and energy efficient actuator for a broad range of applications such as fluid flow control.
Patent GB-2460997-A (GB)
Title: Combustion of renewable oils and fats
Inventor: MCNEIL JOHN
IPC: F02M21/00
Filed: 2009-03-19
Abstract: A method of combusting a renewable oil or fat comprises injecting the oil or fat into a combustion cylinder of a heterogeneous-charge compression-ignition engine and supplying to the cylinder inlet port combustion air or working fluid at a temperature substantially above ambient for substantially the entire time that the engine is running. Other aspects of the invention provide a compression ignition engine for use in the method, and a method of using the engine to combust renewable oils or fats.
Patent GB-2462231-A (GB)
Title: Automatically playing a video clip associated with an icon that is in focus
Inventor: BENNETTS CHRIS
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2008-05-01
Abstract: A system (12) comprises a display (26) and logic (20) coupled to the display. The logic automatically begins playing video clip associated with an icon that is in focus on the display.
Patent GB-2462556-A (GB)
Title: Caching of microcode emulation memory
Inventor: LAUTERBACH GARY
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2008-05-28
Abstract: A processor includes a cache hierarchy including a level- 1 cache and a higher-level cache. The processor maps a portion of physical memory space to a portion of the higher-level cache, executes instructions, at least some of which comprise microcode, allows microcode to access the portion of the higher-level cache, and prevents instructions that do not comprise microcode from accessing the portion of the higher-level cache. The first portion of the physical memory space can be permanently allocated for use by microcode. The processor can move one or more cache lines of the first portion of the higher-level cache from the higher-level cache to a first portion of the level- 1 cache, allow microcode to access the first portion of the first level- 1 cache, and prevent instructions that do not comprise microcode from accessing the first portion of the first level- 1 cache.
Patent GB-2463818-A (GB)
Title: Lightning detector circuit
Inventor: VOLANTHEN MARK
IPC: G01R19/15
Filed: 2009-12-31
Abstract: A device for detecting lightning currents, particularly in a wind turbine, includes a circuit comprising: a detection conductor for carrying a current representative of a lightning current; a capacitance arranged in series with the detection conductor; at least one diode in series between the detection conductor and the capacitance; and a voltage measuring device arranged in parallel with the detection conductor. The detection conductor for carrying current representative of a lightning current may comprise an inductive loop (1).
Patent GB-218402-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in washing or domestic boilers and the like
IPC: D06F1/00
Filed: 1923-04-12
Abstract: 218,402. Bricknell, W. H., and Griffin, T. April 12, 1923. Washing-boilers.- Washing boilers having a double shell and perforations for the circulation of the water are constructed so that the inner shell is suspended by its upper flanged edge which is bent over to interlock with the flanged edge of the outer shell. An upwardly extending flangemay be provided to prevent overflowing. The outer shell 2 has an upper flange 9 which is turned over to grip the flange 8 of the inner shell 1. An overflow ring 10 has its flange 11 secured in the flange 9. The inner shell has an upper row of perforations 6 whilst the bottom has perforations 5. In a modification the flange 8 rests on the flange 9 and has its outer edge turned under. The bottom of the inner shell may be made separately and be supported on legs. The shells may be stiffened by ribs or corrugations. In one form, the outer vessel has an inner channel flange, into which is sprung the downwardly turned flange of the inner vessel.
Patent GB-495289-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of chlorites
IPC: C01B11/10
Filed: 1938-04-01
Abstract: The production of alkali, alkaline-earth, or magnesium chlorites is effected by reacting an oxide or hydroxide of the metal whose chlorite is required with chlorine dioxide in an aqueous medium in the presence of a reducing agent comprising a metal cation of variable valency in a lower state of valence.  The lower oxides, hydroxides, or salts of manganese, copper, lead, cerium, or iron may be used as reducing agents, or less advantageously divalent compounds of nickel, cobalt, or tin, or mercurous compounds.  The oxidized metal compound obtained may be reduced for re-use in the process.  In examples, the chlorite solutions produced contain a little chlorate, and when the chlorine dioxide used contains chlorine or when a metal chloride is used as reducing agent, also chloride.
Patent GB-581955-A (GB)
Title: Improved attachment of castor, castor wheel, or other article to tube or rod end
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 1944-05-26
Abstract: 581,955. Castors. TOWNSEND, C. R., and TOWNSEND, C. M. May 26, 1944, No. 10206. [Class 52 (i)] [Also in Groups XXV and XXVIII] A castor 1 is secured to the leg 12 of an article by the contraction of a slit ferrule 13 between conical seatings 8, 18 on the castor yoke 4 and on a fixing sleeve 17 engaged therewith.
Patent GB-716824-A (GB)
Title: Electric time switch
IPC: G04F3/02
Filed: 1952-04-23
Abstract: 716,824. Indicating apparatus. JUNGHANS, H.. and JUNGHANS AKT.-GES., GEB. April 23, 1952 [May 7, 1951], No. 10258/52. Class 106 (4). [Also in Groups XXIV and XXXVII] In a time switch, angular setting of a stop 52 fixed to a shaft 51 may be effected coarsely or finely. For coarse adjustment the knob 55, which is fixed to a sleeve 56 normally clutched to the shaft 51 at 58, 59, is simply rotated, a pointer 54 on the knob moving over a scale. For fine adjustment the knob 55 is first pressed in against a spring 57 so that parts 58, 59 become unclutched and a pinion 56a on the sleeve 56 engages the first wheel 60 of a train of reduction gearing, the last wheel 63 of which is fixed to the shaft 51. Rotation of the knob then only rotates the shaft 51 at one tenth the rate. Once the rotation of the knob has started it cannot return into its original axial position owing to a headed stud 65 engaging beneath a slot in a fixed plate 49. In a modification, Figs. 10, 11, the knob 102 is fixed to the pointer 101 and to the shaft 100 carrying the stop 52. The shaft 100 also has fixed to it a wheel 104 which through gearing 62, 60 drives a pinion 103 carrying a disc 105 with six teeth 105a. The disc 105 rotates ten times as fast as the knob 102 and its teeth co-operate with a scale 106 to enable tenths of a division of the main scale to be accurately set by operating the disc 105.
Patent GB-1461168-A (GB)
Title: Suspension devices for electrical equipment
IPC: H02G3/02
Filed: 1974-03-07
Abstract: 1461168 Releasable fastenings R V CEDERSTROM 7 March 1974 [15 March 1973] 10264/74 Heading E2A A device for mounting an object on a wall comprises an attachment rail 1 having a U- shaped lower configuration in which is supported an object-attaching member 4 located on the object and a pivotal locking flap 2 securing the member 4 in position. There is also provided a lower attachment rail 3 and members 4 are provided at the corners of the object to engage in the rails. The flap 2 may be fixed in position by means of a padlock fitted in holes 2' in the flap. Each member 4 is connected to two covers 8 containing the object by means of a bolt 5 which extends with clearance through the member 4 and elastic bushes 7 provided in the covers, the bolt being secured by a lock nut 12. A sealing 9 is located between the covers. It is stated that the arrangement acts as a shock absorber for the object. In a further embodiment each member 4' has a flange 13 provided with an angularly bent portion 14 which rests against the bottom of the rail. The rail 1, Fig. 6, is provided with a bracket 15 which, when the flap 2 is in the lowered position, helps to retain the object in the device.
Patent GB-1357050-A (GB)
Title: Production of graft polymers or copolymers by the use of acid  and radiation
IPC: C08F251/02
Filed: 1972-03-06
Abstract: 1357050 Graft polymerization process UNISEARCH Ltd 6 March 1972 10310/72 Heading C3G A cellulosic material is grafted with styrene by contacting the material with a solution of 10% to 50% by volume of styrene in ethanol, methanol, propanol, acetone or dimethyl formamide in the presence of from 0À1 to 1À1 molar mineral acid and irradiating the resulting mixture at a dose rate of less than 0À250 megarad per hour and a total dose of less than 1 megarad. Examples are given in which filter paper is (1) covered with a styrene/methanol solution acidified with sulphuric acid and subjected to gamma radiation; (2) steeped in sulphuric acid and covered and irradiated as in (1); (3) treated as in (1) except that radiation from a spent fuel source is used. The use of hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and phosphoric acid is also illustrated.