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Patent GB-2442018-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated background for photography
Inventor: ASTILL GARY JAMES
IPC: F21V11/00
Filed: 2006-09-22
Abstract: A method of photographing an object (50,52) and associated photographic apparatus are disclosed. A camera (60), a tight source (40) and a collapsible background unit (10,90) are provided, wherein the collapsible background unit (10,90) comprises an enclosure with an illuminating wall (18,95) that is translucent. The light source (40) and the background unit (10,90) are arranged relative to each other so that light from the light source (40) is directed into the interior of the enclosure, at least some of said light being transmitted to the exterior of the enclosure through the illuminating wall (18,95). The object (50,52) and the camera (60) are arranged externally of the enclosure such that the illuminating wall (18,95), or an additional translucent component (74) interposed between the illuminating wall (18,95) and the object (50,52), constitutes a background for the object (50,52). A photograph of the object (50,52) is then taken using the camera (60).
Patent GB-2427297-A (GB)
Title: Road traffic monitor
Inventor: DICKS MARTIN EDWARD
IPC: G08G1/017
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a road traffic monitor. There are a number of circumstances where effective traffic monitoring is highly desirable. Thus, and for example, there is the general management of traffic where knowledge of the volume and types of vehicles can provide data to allow adjustment or redirection of traffic flow. There has been the growing use of roadside cameras to provide information relating to vehicles and number plates, predominantly part of vehicle speed control, but which can be adapted to provide other traffic related information. However, road side cameras are obtrusive, and not environmentally friendly, and are relatively expensive to install and maintain and vandalism is a particular proem with high attendant costs. An object of the invention is to avoid the above disadvantage whilst functioning as required, an objective met by a road traffic monitor comprising a socket, a lens mounted on the socket, and a camera located in the socket below the lens, refraction of light through the domed lens to the camera lens providing to the camera a field of vision along a predetermined direction to allow a vehicle or a part thereof to be photographed. Preferably, and with a still camera, there may be sensor means to trigger the camera when a vehicle is in a position to be photographed.
Patent GB-2433438-A (GB)
Title: Fixing apparatus
Inventor: KAYLOW CHARLES WORTHINGTON
IPC: B42F5/00
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: A fixing apparatus 1 is provided to facilitate temporary or semi-permanent fixing of items such as posters, photographs or notices to a surface such as a wall. The fixing apparatus 1 comprises an adhesive element 20, preferably a piece of adhesive putty, sandwiched between two cover elements 11, 12, each of the cover elements 11, 12 having either an opening 13, 14 or a predetermined line or point of weakness wherein breaking of the cover element at the line or point of weakness defines an opening in the cover element, such that the adhesive element 20 can be accessed through the opening. Guard elements (30, fig. 6) may be provided to protect the adhesive element 20 before use. The guard elements (30, fig. 6) may be peeled off along a line or point of weakness or may pivot away from the opening 13, 14 on a flap of cover element material. A method of manufacture is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2443860-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the use of Access Points in a Telecommunications Network.
Inventor: LAW ALAN
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: A method of changing a base station to which a mobile terminal is registered comprising varying the quality of the signals transmitted from the base station to the mobile terminal in order to simulate reduction of the quality of the received signal at the mobile terminal and wherein the varied quality is the transmit power or a distortion of the signal prior to transmission. In a conventional radio access network (GSM or UMTS) comprising the base stations 3, one or more additional access points 20 are provided. The access point 20 is connected to the network core 12 by an IP transport broadband connection 23. The access point 20 is configured to appear to the mobile terminal 1 as a conventional base station - that is, it communicates with the mobile terminal 1 using GSM or UMTS transport protocols and does not require any modification to a standard GSM/UMTS mobile terminal. Arrangements in the base station of the access point 20 are provided which monitor the quality of the broadband connection between the access point 20 and the network core 12 and which cause the mobile terminal 1 to hand over to a neighbouring base station in the event that the quality of the broadband connection becomes too poor for the class of communication between the mobile terminals registered with the access point 20 to be performed satisfactory.
Patent GB-2449945-A (GB)
Title: Decorative, combined photograph and mount
Inventor: CHILDS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2007-06-09
Abstract: A self-supporting frameless block mounted print, includes integral fold-out stand on the reverse suitable for landscape and portrait oriented images. The reverse side includes a backprint, or space for a personalised message.
Patent GB-2445206-A (GB)
Title: A method and device for re-entering a previously-installed tubular in a lateral borehole
Inventor: NIXON VANCE
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: A method of and device for re-entering a previously-installed tubular 108 in a lateral borehole 104 from a primary borehole 102 including passing a downhole tool 110 from the primary borehole into the lateral borehole, activating one or more radial thrust elements (212 figure 2A) proximate to a nose portion (203 figure 2A) of the downhole tool to apply a radial thrust to the downhole tool 110 and lift the nose portion into alignment with the tubular, and inserting the nose portion of the downhole tool into the tubular 108.
Patent GB-2452776-A (GB)
Title: Method for monitoring an airway device such as an endotrachael tube
Inventor: YOUNG PETER JEFFREY
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: An airway device 14, that is used to maintain a clear airway in a patient, e.g. for artificial ventilation during surgery, comprises an inflatable cuff 26, which is inflated when in position in a patient's airway 24. The inflated cuff 26 provides a seal to maintain the device 14 in position in a patient's airway 24, and to prevent leakage of infected oropharangeal secretions into the patient's lungs. A method and apparatus 10 for monitoring and controlling the pressure in the inflatable cuff 26 is described, which, in one embodiment, controls the pressure about a set point pressure by changing the change in pressure at a rate dependent on the difference between measured pressure and set point pressure. The advantage of this method is preventing loss of sealing pressure during a patient's respiratory cycle. In other embodiments, the method monitors: leaks in the pressure system of the device 14 that includes the cuff 26; blockage in the pressure system, and/or malpositioning of the airway device 14 during use.
Patent GB-2454197-A (GB)
Title: Table with media screen on underside of lid
Inventor: MCCARROLL SEAN EDWARD JAMES
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: A media table 100, figure 1 comprises a base part 102 operably coupled to a lid part 104. The lid part 104 is actuable between a closed position and a deployed position. The lid part 104 is arranged to accommodate a display device, a screen 300 of the display device being visible when the lid part 104 is in the deployed position and concealed from view when the lid part 104 is in the closed position. The base part 102 may be a storage volume for other devices. Opening and closing the lid may be actuable by signals from a remote control, and may use a processing resource. The lid may also have a pressure-sensor, side-compartments 400, and a fan.
Patent GB-2454751-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft seating arrangement including side surface
Inventor: DARBYSHIRE MARTIN
IPC: B60N2/34
Filed: 2007-11-19
Abstract: An aircraft passenger seating arrangement comprises a seat 3 having a seat pan 3b and a seat back 3a, the seat being able to adopt a first, substantially upright sitting position (Fig. 5a) and a second, sleeping position (Fig. 5d) in which the seat back and seat pan are substantially horizontal, the arrangement further including a side surface 5 arranged to form part of a substantially flat, horizontal sleeping surface alongside the seat, and an end surface 7 moveable between a first position to form part of the substantially flat, horizontal sleeping surface forward of the seat and a second position to serve as a footstool. The seat may comprise an auxiliary surface (3c, Fig. 5d) positionable between the seat pan and the end surface in the sleeping position. Also disclosed is a seat comprising a headrest moveable by an inflatable actuator (Fig. 6), and a cabin sidewall comprising an internal window panel (Figs 9-11).
Patent GB-2455514-A (GB)
Title: A kitchen appliance
Inventor: MATTILA JUKKA-PEKKA
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: A kitchen appliance 10 comprising at least one light source 14 and at least one part 12 configured to transform between non-transparency and transparency depending on lighting from the at least one light source, the at least one part is visible to the users of the kitchen appliance, a visual effect element is also provided, the element being configured to provide at least one visual effect illustrative of the operation of the kitchen appliance through the at least one part when the at least one light source is illuminated. Preferably the appliance is a toaster or coffee maker. Optionally the visual effect may be provided by a computer program and provide bubbles, a swirl, a flow or the glow of a heating resistor 15.
Patent GB-2441281-A (GB)
Title: False rotary table with two sliding plates
Inventor: THOMAS ALLEN KEITH JR
IPC: E21B3/04
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A false rotary table use in handling tubulars comprises a base plate 575 having a hole therein disposed above a wellbore and at least two sliding plates 515A, 515B slidably connected to the base plate. The two sliding plates are remotely and independently slidable over the base plate to alternately expose the hole or narrow a diameter of the hole. At least one of the sliding plates comprises a substantially flat surface to support an elevator when the hole is exposed. The plates may be slidable to a position adjacent to one another to form a guide 580A, 580B to narrow the diameter of the hole. Also disclosed is a false rotary table comprising a fixed guide and a sliding plate, a link spreading apparatus and a lock for an elevator.
Patent GB-2458186-A (GB)
Title: Device for retrieving biscuit residue from a beverage
Inventor: BUCKIE JONATHAN MICHAEL
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: A device for retrieving biscuit residue from a beverage comprises a biscuit-receiving portion with a cavity for a biscuit. The device also has a hook for retaining the device in position in the cup. Apertures in the cavity provide liquid communication between the cavity and the beverage. The cavity defined by the biscuit-receiving portion has a height of more than 50 mm, a length of more than 40 mm and a width of less than 40 mm. The device has a height that is sufficient to provide an effective dunking depth when the device is in position in a cup, but a width that is sufficiently narrow so that the device will not occupy the entire cup and interfere with the user's drinking of the beverage.
Patent GB-2445891-A (GB)
Title: Immunomodulating agent in gut
Inventor: HINO KEIKO
IPC: A23L1/30
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: Discloses is an immunomodulating agent in the gut, which can be ingested continuously in the daily dietary habit and does not produce any adverse side effect. The immunomodulating agent comprises a cyclic tetrasaccharide as an active ingredient.
Patent GB-2463026-A (GB)
Title: Ink receiving layer, comprising light scattering particles in binder
Inventor: RAMSDEN PAUL
IPC: B41M5/52
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: An image receptive medium has an ink receiving layer, comprising a semi translucent polymer containing semi-translucent particulate 20 capable of attenuating visible light and imparting haze, and preferably colour. The image receiving layer can receive a dye 30 through sorption or diffusion. The attenuating properties of the particulate obscure the background and scatter light to illuminate the dye. An imaging system including a transfer medium is also disclosed. The preferred nano-particulate is glass. The preferred layer also contains fluorescent particles.
Patent GB-2467951-A (GB)
Title: Detecting orientation of a controller from an image of the controller captured with a camera
Inventor: HUGHES COLIN JONATHAN
IPC: G02B30/29
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: Data processing apparatus, such as a games console 1120, comprises a camera 1110 and a control device 1000. The control device comprises a group of features arranged so that when the camera captures an image of the control device, only a subset of the group of features is visible to the camera. The particular subset of features present in any captured image depending on the orientation of the control device with respect to the camera. The orientation of the control device with respect to the camera is detected by analysing an image of the control device captured by the camera to detect which subset of the group of features is present in the captured image. The control device further comprises one or more light-directing formations positioned between the group of features and the camera, the light directing formations allowing light from the subset of features appropriate to the current orientation of the control device to reach the camera, and inhibiting light from features not in the subset of features appropriate to the current orientation of the control device from reaching the camera. The light directing formations may comprise one or more apertures in a masking arrangement spaced apart from the group of features; or one or more lenses, such as an array of spherical convex lenses, for example a lenticular array, a "fly's eye' lens array or integral imaging array. The group of features may be printed or may be dynamically generated or actively generated on an LCD display. In the case of actively generated features a controller trigger function may be indicated by an abrupt change in the displayed features (e.g. pattern).
Patent GB-2464566-A (GB)
Title: Photoresist stripper containing self-assembled monolayer material and process of forming device
Inventor: BAKER DEAN
IPC: B05D1/18
Filed: 2009-02-23
Abstract: A process of forming an electronic device, by forming the source and drain contacts using photolithography, incorporating a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) over the electrical contacts to form an increased work function of the source and drain electrodes and further forming more favourable charge injection properties or within the channel region to improve film morphology and therefore improve charge transport. The SAM material is added to the photoresist stripper during a step of the photolithography process of forming electrical contacts. Advantageously the SAM material is added to a glycol component of the photoresist stripper, before mixing with the retraining components of the stripper mixture.
Patent GB-2469018-A (GB)
Title: Vapour Misting Apparatus
Inventor: KANARIS ROGER
IPC: A61L9/14
Filed: 2009-03-27
Abstract: Vapour misting apparatus 1 comprises a source of compressed air 10, a nozzle 20 with first inlet port 21 connected to a source of compressed air 10, a second inlet port 22 connected to an atomizer 23 for a liquid 30, an outlet port 24, a pump 35 to deliver first liquid to the nozzle second inlet port 22, and a controller 40 to control the pump and so control the ratio of first liquid and compressed air to the nozzle. There may be a back pressure valve 36 located between the pump and the second inlet, and a non-return valve 12 between the source of compressed air and the first nozzle inlet. Two or more liquids 31-33 maybe provided in separate containers.
Patent GB-2466686-A (GB)
Title: Electric submersible pumping devices and methods
Inventor: WATSON ARTHUR I
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: An electric submersible pump device including a pump 100, a motor 120 connected to drive the pump, the motor being adjacent to and below the pump and having motor windings extending a first distance along the motor. The pump may be a centrifugal pump having intake openings 113. Support member 130 supports sensor 140 the said first distance downhole from a downhole distal end of the motor windings. An adaptor 200 is connected to the support device 130 and the motor 120, or between the support device and the gauge 300. The sensor device may comprise one of a temperature sensor, a flow-meter, a vibration sensor or a pressure sensor.
Patent GB-2469880-A (GB)
Title: Building module for use in the construction of prefabricated buildings
Inventor: ETIENNE JASON
IPC: E04B1/19
Filed: 2009-05-02
Abstract: A building module which comprises a plurality of substantially vertical members 3a, 3b and a substantially horizontal member 5. The substantially horizontal member connects the plurality of substantially vertical members and defines a perimeter of the module. The substantially horizontal member is also configured to support floor members. The building module also comprises connection means configured to enable the building module to be connected to another building module to form a building. The horizontal member may comprise a plurality of slots (11, Fig 1B) configured to receive the floor members.
Patent GB-2471099-A (GB)
Title: Scanning a scene and buffer use
Inventor: KIRSCH GRAHAM
IPC: G06V10/147
Filed: 2009-06-16
Abstract: An image sensor, preferably in a camera, scans, in succession, portions of a scene, where each of the portions covers a different amount or location of the scene. The scanned portions are successively saved in an image buffer that is sized significantly smaller than an entire frame. After each successive scanning, the portion is stored in the buffer, replacing the previous portion. Also provided is an image sensor with two buffers and detection hardware to determine from the contents of the first buffer positional information about objects, which is then saved in the second buffer. Further provided is an electronic device with an image sensor capturing a scene in portions wherein a region containing objects in an object class are detected and positional information corresponding to the regions are stored in a buffer. Control circuitry is configured to obtain positional information from the sensor and perform actions based on that information.
Patent GB-2457212-A (GB)
Title: Raman detection of container contents
Inventor: MATOUSEK PAVEL
IPC: G01J3/44
Filed: 2007-11-21
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for screening the unknown contents of containers using Raman spectroscopy are disclosed, especially for security screening applications such as in airports. A probe light beam is directed through the wall of a container to a sample region within the container contents. Light scattered out of the beam within the sample region is collected along a path which passes through a separate part of the container wall, for Raman spectral analysis.
Patent GB-2468737-A (GB)
Title: Tension-sensing safety mechanism for hoist
Inventor: BOND LORD PETER MALCOLME
IPC: B66D1/50
Filed: 2009-09-15
Abstract: A powered hoist such as a ceiling hoist for a chandelier includes means 43, 16 to sense tension in a hoisting rope 3 and to disable a motor 9 driving a winch drum 22 in the event of an unsafe condition. Proximity sensor or microswitch 43 which generates a control signal in the event of the load reaching the floor and the tension in the wire hoisting rope 3 indicating that the load is not safely supported or the hoisting rope being insufficiently taut within the hoist and risking the wire rope 3 unwinding and touching an electrically live terminal of the hoist. Proximity sensor or microswitch 16 senses tension in a second section of wire rope 3 exceeding a safe value and generates a second control signal. Microswitch 43 may be activated by a pulley 8 sliding against a spring 42 and microswitch 16 may be activated by a pulley 10 rotating an arm 13 against a spring 19.
Patent GB-635438-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to hair brushes
IPC: A61N1/26
Filed: 1948-04-13
Abstract: 635,438. Electric hairbrushes. MOODY, P. April 13, 1948, No. 10199. [Class 81(ii)] In an electric hairbrush the current is conducted to the bristles through a resilient pad of conducting material interposed between the stock and the flexible sheet upon which the bristles are mounted. As shown, steel wire bristles 3 are fixed in the rubber sheet 2 secured to the stock 1. the space between the sheet and stock being filled with steel wool 4. Dry cells 6, 7, 8, connected in series by contact strips 9, 10, are mounted in the recess 5a of the cover 5, one pole of the battery being connected to the electrode 15 via contact strip 12, resistance 13 and strip 14 for contact with the hand of the user, whilst the other pole is connected to the steel wool 4 through the strip 24 and cover securing screw 17. If the cover 5 is of metal the various electrical connections are suitably insulated and the electrode 15 may be omitted, one pole of the battery being connected directly to the cover.
Patent GB-680664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in textile spinning, doubling and twisting machines
IPC: D01H7/22
Filed: 1950-04-26
Abstract: 680,664. Spindle brake apparatus. T.M.M. (RESEARCH), Ltd., HAYTHORNTHWAITE, J. J., and PINNER, V. G. March 15, 1951 [April 26, 1950], No. 10275/50. Class 120(ii) [Also in Group XXXIV] A spindle brake apparatus in or for a textile machine comprises means whereby the actuation of a manual or pedal lever operates to compress a spring arranged to apply a brake to the spindle with a predetermined pressure, and a stop serving to prevent an excessive movement of said lever. As shown the spindle mounting incorporates a bracket 1 pivoted to which is a bell crank lever 2, 3, the limb 2 carrying a brake pad 4 and the limb 3 anchoring one end of a flexible wire cable 7 sheathed in a sleeve 8. The other end of wire 7 is attached to a lever 14 pivoted on shaft 9. Also pivoted on shaft 9 is a pedal lever 11, 13. Depression of the pedal 11 causes movement of the upstanding part 13 which movement is communicated to the lever 14 through the medium of a compression spring 15 carried on a stud 16, thence through the wire 7 to the lever 2, 3 to apply the brake pad 4 to the part 5 of the spindle wharve 6. A lug 12 on the pedal lever 11, 13 abuts against the underside of bottom rail 10 to limit the movement of pedal 11.
Patent GB-513420-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to air compressors
IPC: F04B39/06
Filed: 1938-04-05
Abstract: 513,420. Centrifugal fans. HANCOCK, L. J., and PAYNE, G. I. April 5, 1938, No. 10352.. [Class 110 (i)] [Also in Group XXVIII] A compressor 1, driven by an electric motor 3 is provided with a fan having curved blades 16, which draws air through the motor casing for cooling purposes, and discharges the air through outlets 10 on to the casing 5 of the compressor. The blades are secured between discs 15, 17. The compressor may be of a reciprocating or a rotary type. In the former. case, the heads 19 may be finned. The fan rotor may be located within the motor casing which is provided with involutely curved walls.