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Patent GB-2386501-A (GB)
Title: Network performance indicators
Inventor: OLIVEIRA MANUEL
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: In a set of local terminals (2-5) communicating via a network (6) to constitute a collaborative system (1), each terminal (2) receives data via the network and processes the data to present information via a user interface (9). A network performance monitor (11) determines a network performance parameter representative of performance status of the network in facilitating collaborative communication between the terminals. The network performance monitor outputs the network performance parameter to an output modifier (12) which controls the output generated by a user interface output generator 10 such that the information presented by the user interface to the user is varied according to the value of the network performance parameter for facilitating user perception of the performance status of the network. Where a scene is presented to the viewer, a perceptual metaphor may thereby be conveyed such as to associate fine sunny weather conditions with a good state of well-being of the network and to associate rainy or wintery conditions with a deteriorating state of well-being of the network. The process has application to virtual reality environments allowing interaction between virtual characters controlled by participants each provided with a respected one of the terminals at remote locations served by the network, as in the case of internet based games.
Patent GB-2386868-A (GB)
Title: Seat assembly incorporating vehicle partition
Inventor: DOBSON SIMON BLAIR
IPC: B60N2/36
Filed: 2002-03-23
Abstract: A seat assembly 10 for a vehicle 60, the seat assembly 10 including a seat back 12, the seat back 12 including a partition 18, in which the seat back 12 is moveable relative to the vehicle between a first seat back position (Fig 1) and a second seat back position (Fig 2) so as to provide for different interior configurations, the partition 18 being moveable relative to the seat back 12 and being suitable for dividing an interior space of the vehicle into a first and second region. Further configurations are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2389308-A (GB)
Title: Towel for drying small children
Inventor: STEED MARTIN JAMES
IPC: A47K10/02
Filed: 2002-06-08
Abstract: The top of the towel 12 has neck straps (14 Fig 1) with a quick release fastening and the sides have large pockets (21). An adult 22 wearing the towel places their arms in the pockets and can then safely pick up a wet child direct from a bath. The towel may also be worn by a child in the manner of a bathrobe
Patent GB-2389957-A (GB)
Title: Automatic power control of a semiconductor optical amplifier
Inventor: MICHIE WALTER CRAIG
IPC: H01S3/067
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: An automatic power control system for automatic power control of a semiconductor optical amplifier 10 arranged to amplify a signal has an automatic power control loop 24. This provides automatic power control of the power of the amplified signal for maintaining the power of the amplified signal in the output from the semiconductor optical amplifier 10 at a desired level. An optical power detector means preferably, a photodiode 25 detects the output power of the semiconductor optical amplifier 10. There is a means for deriving a measure of the drive current of the semiconductor optical amplifier 10. The automatic power control loop 24, uses both the detected output power of the semiconductor optical amplifier 10 and the detected drive current. Alternatively, the automatic power control loop (figure 10, 20) uses only the detected output power of the semiconductor optical amplifier. The automatic power control loop 24 may compensate for an estimated level of amplified spontaneous emission in the detected output power using stored characteristics of the semiconductor optical amplifier. The automatic power control system may be used to control semiconductor optical amplified in a reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer for a plurality of channels (figure 13).
Patent GB-2390007-A (GB)
Title: Fruit picker-collector
Inventor: COOPER DONALD RAYMOND
IPC: A01D46/247
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A tool for picking and collecting fruit comprising of a drum shaped collecting box attached to a long fixed or extendable handle. The edge forming the mouth of the drum has a V-shaped cutaway section. In use the stalk of the fruit is engaged with the V-shaped cutaway and the fruit detached from the tree by either twisting or lifting the drum. The picked fruit is collected in the drum.
Patent GB-2391754-A (GB)
Title: Method for providing additional services related to a broadcast item
Inventor: PASSMORE STEPHEN
IPC: H04H60/37
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A method and computer programs for a radio device and a server in a system in which a radio device receives (410) radio a broadcast item of entertainment content and associated information identifying it, plays it (420) and if actuated (450) by a user, sends (470) to a mobile telecommunications network an associated information signal containing the associated information for further processing in an external server. The server uses the associated information to provide a value-added service, for example to retrieve related content, to forward a pointer to the preferred item of entertainment content or to retrieve background information relating to the preferred item of entertainment content.
Patent GB-2378794-A (GB)
Title: Generating a key hierarchy for use in an isolated execution environment
Inventor: ELLISON CARL M
IPC: G06F21/14
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: The present invention is a method, apparatus, and system to generate a key hierarchy for use in an isolated execution environment of a protected platform. In order to bind secrets to particular code operating in isolated execution, a key hierarchy comprising a series of symmetric keys for a standard symmetric cipher is utilized. The protected platform includes a processor that is configured in one of a normal execution mode and an isolated execution mode. A key storage stores an initial key that is unique for the platform. A cipher key creator located in the protected platform creates the hierarchy of keys based upon the initial key. The cipher key creator creates a series of symmetric cipher keys to protect the secrets of loaded software code.
Patent GB-2384280-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft brake torque tube with reinforcing rings outboard of a plane of a conical back plate
Inventor: EVRARD JOHN G
IPC: F16D55/00
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: A torque tube and back plate assembly for aircraft brakes includes a torque tube 12 having a truncated conical thin metal back plate 18 extending from an outboard end thereof. The back plate 18 has inner and outer reinforcing rings 20, 22 providing a compressive force at opposite ends of the cone of the back plate 18 to resist bending and deflection. The cross sectional centre of mass 46, 48 of at least one (but preferably both) of the rings 20, 22 is positioned outboard from a projection of the centre plane 44 of the back plate 18 to stiffen the back plate without adding mass. The rings 20, 22 may be integral with the back plate 18.
Patent GB-2398331-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking self-filling flood barrier units
Inventor: DRURY TIMOTHY ROBERT
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A flood barrier unit 1 comprises a tank formed of resilient material and having opposed front and rear walls with adjoining side walls and a base (8, Fig 3). The front wall has one or more openings 6 at a low level to permit the inflow of water (12, Fig 3) while the rear and side walls are watertight. The side walls are also shaped 3 and (4, Fig 2) to co-operate with a side wall of another such unit to assist in forming a watertight seal. The base is elastic and/or flexible to conform closely to the ground under the loading provided by water in the tank. The tank may be formed as a prismatic shape with trapezoidal or triangular side walls narrower at the top than at the base. Each side wall may have a protruding section 5, such as a generally upright corrugation or rib, or a complementary recess to receive such a section.
Patent GB-2398733-A (GB)
Title: Food blending vessel
Inventor: LOVELACE LEE
IPC: B01F7/00
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A blending vessel (400) for a food processor (403) having blade means (405) mounted towards the vessel base and supported by a blade mount (406) extending from the vessel base, wherein the vessel base is internally concave (404) and extends under the blade means between the main vessel walls (401) and the blade means (405) is positioned to operate to blend food material within the curvature of the concave base (404), the clearance between the concave base surface (404) and the extremities of the blade means (405) predetermined to enable un-chopped food material to circulate past the blade means (405).
Patent GB-2402474-A (GB)
Title: Analyte assay reading device having unequal numbers of photodetectors and test-strip zones
Inventor: PHELAN ANDREW PETER
IPC: G01N21/86
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: An assay result reading device has at least one light source 10, at least one test strip zone and at least one photodetector 12 detecting zone emanated light, where the number of zones present on the test-strip differs from the number of detectors provided. When the number of detectors is greater than the number of zones each detector detects light from more than one zone, and when the number of zones is greater than the number of detectors each detector detect light from more than one zone. It is preferable to have one light source per strip zone and less photodetectors than light sources so that a single zone is "commonly read" by more than one detector. The embodiment shows a device having three LED light sources 10a, 10b, 10c, two photodiodes 12 and three test-strip regions, each of the photodiodes detecting light from two zones. The specific arrangement of light sources and detectors may obviate the need for careful alignment of the assay strip and the reader device.
Patent GB-2389686-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for providing a spreadsheet application interface for an electronic trading system
Inventor: BARTOLUCCI JOHN R
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a customizable spreadsheet application interface for an electronic trading system or market data sources wherein application interface may be executed or stored either at the client or at a server. A user is preferably provided with an spreadsheet interface that allows the user to implement a real time electronic trading model. The trading model may preferably be used to trade in the electronic trading system without additional user intervention.
Patent GB-2404768-A (GB)
Title: Reconciling actual and expected cash holdings
Inventor: LARE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: At a point of sale (POS) an electronic cash register includes a means of counting the cash which it holds. This actual holding is compared with POS data. At each transaction, or each opening and closing a the drawer of the cash register, data regarding cash held, which gives the cash received and that paid out, is captured and cached as a stack of CASH data items and POS data is similarly captured and cached as POS data items. Matching pairs of the items are identified. The result may be logged and the paired items removed from the cache. At intervals the non-paired items are also logged and removed.
Patent GB-2407648-A (GB)
Title: Etching polarisation rotator in rib waveguide
Inventor: JOHNSTONE ROBERT IAN
IPC: G02B6/12
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A method for fabricating a polarisation rotator 1 in a rib waveguide 2 having a propagation axis and opposite side walls includes etching a pit 14 in the substrate surface to form a recess 4 in one of the side walls of the waveguide 2, during formation of the waveguide 2 on the substrate surface, so as to provide an asymmetric waveguide section for imparting polarisation rotation to radiation propagated along the propagation axis. Preferably the pit 14 is formed by a wet etching step forming an upper side surface 5 within the recess 4 that is inclined relative the waveguide side walls, and the waveguide side walls are formed by a dry etching step to extend perpendicularly to the substrate surface. In addition the dry etching step forms a lower side surface 17 adjoining the upper side surface 5 within the recess 4 and tilted relative to the upper side surface 5.
Patent GB-2408906-A (GB)
Title: A detachable and retrievable fishing weight
Inventor: DARKIN DENNIS
IPC: A01K95/02
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A weight 3, which is used to hold an angler's line on the bottom of a body of water, contains a spring loaded pin 1. The fishing line is retained in a groove 2 by the pin which is held in place by the spring 8. When a strain is placed on the cord 5 the pin is withdrawn allowing the line to come free. The weight can then be retrieved from the water by pulling in the cord.
Patent GB-2409677-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of wastewater
Inventor: WOODBRIDGE BARRIE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: Waste water, for example municipal waste water including sewage, is treated by a method which comprises adding a particulate material to the waste water, and then performing a flotation process so that the particulate material rises to the surface of the waste water, entraining solids material in the waste water. The particulate material may comprise buoyant particles, or, if the flotation process includes the generation of gas bubbles within the waste water, particles which are slightly more dense than water but become buoyant as the gas bubbles agglomerate on the particles. The particles may comprise bubbles of soda-lime-borosilicate glass.
Patent GB-2396177-A (GB)
Title: Method of sealing an annulus
Inventor: BOSMA MARTIN GERARD RENE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A method is provided for activating a downhole system arranged in an annular space formed between a radially expandable tubular element extending into a borehole formed into an earth formation and a cylindrical wall surrounding the tubular element. The downhole system is arranged so as to be activated by movement of an annular movement device along the tubular element. The method comprises arranging said annular moving device around the tubular element, the moving device having an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the tubular element in its unexpanded shape, and gradually expanding a portion of the tubular element by moving an expander through the tubular element in the direction of the moving device, whereby a transition zone of the tubular element is defined between the expanded an unexpanded portions of the tubular element. Upon contact of the transition zone with the moving device, continuing movement of the expander through the tubular element causes the moving device to move in axial direction along the tubular element whereby the moving device activates the downhole system.
Patent GB-2413287-A (GB)
Title: Golf training system
Inventor: ISOM MARK
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2004-04-21
Abstract: A golf training system comprises a flat-topped mat 2, preferably of polycarbonate, and a paper sheet 4. The paper sheet has a matt or silk coating 8, preferably comprising china clay (kaolin) and latex or other resilient material, on the exposed surface. The exposed surface also has printed images, including at least one image of a golf ball (12, Fig 2). Other printing may give measurement scales, and direction indicators and alignment marks for the golfing swing (Fig 2). The reverse surface of the sheet 4 may be gummed 6 for fixing to the mat 2. A training ball 20 may be used with the mat.
Patent GB-2403431-A (GB)
Title: A machine for exercising the arms and legs
Inventor: HARRISON JOHN JAMES
IPC: A63B21/06
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: A machine for exercising the arms and legs comprises a weight arm 24, connected at one end to a weight 26 and connected at the other end to a hollow tube 22, which acts as a pivot. An arm support (72 fig 4) and a leg support (76 fig 3) are provided. The seat 14 is adjustable, and may be fixed in one of two positions according to the desired exercise. A second arm (54 fig 2) is connected to the pivot. A handle 92 is attached to the arm. The arm is rotated around the pivot.
Patent GB-2417158-A (GB)
Title: Communicating Access Information for Reduced Rate Calls
Inventor: SAMARATNE MILES
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: A user of a first communications device dials the access number (eg telephone number) of a call provision unit and may be required to enter a security code such as a PIN number. Following input of a valid PIN, the user dials the access number of a second communications device and the call provision unit establishes a connection between the first and second communications devices. If the connection exceeds a predetermined time, the call provision unit communicates (eg by interrupting the call) access information to the user comprising a new access code and/or PIN which may be used to make a subsequent call at a reduced rate. May be used with phonecards associated with premium rate services which provide international calls at a slightly discounted rate for a first period of time and then provide the caller with the option to make subsequent calls at a more heavily discounted rate.
Patent GB-2405821-A (GB)
Title: Connections between the platen and housing in an oscillating sander
Inventor: HESSE JUERGEN
IPC: B24B41/00
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A first oscillating sander comprises at least one leg 1 connecting the housing 2 of the sander with its sanding platen 3. The ends 10' and 11' of the leg 1 are ball-shaped and lie in respective cup-shaped seats 20 and 30 in the sander's housing 2 and platen 3. The leg 1 is made of a rigid plastics material or metal and the seats 20 and 30, which preferably enclose more than 50 % of each ball, are made of an elastic material. A second oscillating sander comprises at least one leg 4 in the form of a spiral spring 42. One end 40 of the spring 42 is disposed in a seat 20 on the housing 2 of the sander and the other end 41 is disposed in a seat 30 on the sanding platen 3 of the sander. The spring 42 is preloaded and closely wound. A sander may comprise legs of both of the above types. In any of these sanders a further damping element 5 may be moulded between the housing 2 and the sanding platen 3.
Patent GB-2401670-A (GB)
Title: Scanning computer mouse
Inventor: REID THOMAS NORMAN
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A computer pointing device comprises a mouse shell (56) having a camera (88) and mouse buttons (70, 72), at the end of a second pantograph arm (40), attached to a first pantograph arm (18), in turn attached to a base clamp (10). In a first embodiment, the angle of the first pantograph arm (18) with the base clamp (10), the angle of the second pantograph arm (40) with the first pantograph arm (40), the angle of the mouse shell (56) with the second pantograph arm (40), and the lengths of each of the pantograph arms (18, 40) are all used by a logic processor (80) to calculate the position of the mouse shell (56) in Cartesian co-ordinates for communication to a host computer.
Patent GB-2403592-A (GB)
Title: An ion guide formed from apertured electrodes
Inventor: DERRICK PETER JOHN
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: An ion focussing device 10 comprises a plurality of electrodes 12 in series. Means is provided to apply a first alternating voltage waveform to each electrode 12, the phase of which being ahead of the phase of the first alternating voltage waveform applied to the preceding electrode in the series by less than 180{, preferably less than 90{, such that ions are focussed onto an axis of travel and impelled along the ion guide 10. Preferably the electrodes 12 are equally spaced and identical, each comprising a planar diaphragm with a central aperture 14 thereby forming an ion tunnel arrangement. Every fourth plate 12 may be connected to a common alternating voltage source   D  1 to   D  4, the sources differing in phase by 90{ (see figures 2 and 3). Preferably the ion optical axis lies on a curve (see figure 7), therefore preventing unwanted neutral particles from passing through the device.
Patent GB-2420052-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle identification and tracking system stores vehicle information on RFID tag
Inventor: ASHTON JAMIE
IPC: G07B15/06
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: A vehicle identification and tracking system comprises a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and read/write devices, the tag being installed on motor vehicles and storing information about the vehicle to which it is attached, such as service history, mileage, MOT, road tax, VIN, etc. The read/write devices may be either handheld or field mounted devices, which read and transmit information from the RFID tag to a central database. Authorised personnel, such as police or the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), can access the database to check for anomalies on each vehicle to ensure the safety, legality and roadworthiness of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2411699-A (GB)
Title: Ammonia powered engine
Inventor: TURNER MICHAEL PETER
IPC: F04B9/12
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: An engine powered by the expansion or contraction of ammonia NH3 gas as it is released or absorbed by water. Ammonia gas is produced by heating ammonium hydroxide (ammonia dissolved in water). The ammonia gas enters a cylinder D at gas inlet E increasing pressure in compression section A and causing floating piston C to move towards pump section B, of the cylinder D. Water is sprayed into the cylinder at G absorbing the ammonia gas to form ammonium hydroxide, thus reducing the pressure in compression section A of the cylinder D and causing the floating piston to move towards side A of the cylinder. The ammonium hydroxide is removed from the cylinder to be heated to produce ammonia gas and repeat the cycle.
Patent GB-2410518-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible expansion cone assembly
Inventor: WATSON BROCK WAYNE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: A collapsible expansion cone assembly comprises an upper cam assembly 38, a lower cam assembly 40, and arrays of upper and lower expansion cone segments 44, 46. Each cam assembly includes a tubular base 38a, 40a and extending arms 38c, 40c defining inclined surfaces (38cbb, Fig 4a), (40cbb, Fig 3b). The upper expansion cone segments are interleaved with the upper cam arms, as are the lower cone segments with the lower cam arms. As the cam assemblies are moved together, the cones expand. The upper and lower expansion cones may overlap. The cone segments may be pivotally supported by upper and lower tubular support members 42, 48.
Patent GB-2422197-A (GB)
Title: Sensor calibration
Inventor: BURDETT ALISON
IPC: G01N27/26
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A method of calibrating a sensor system comprising a disposable sensor and a computer device, both the sensor and the computer device having circuitry for facilitating the transmission of data between them via a wireless communication link. The method comprises storing a final value of a monitored parameter obtained using a first disposable sensor, or some other value derivable from said final value, in a memory of the computer device, and calibrating the system for a new disposable sensor using said final value or said other value. The sensor may be a pH sensor or an ISFET bio-sensor. The system may be used to determine blood glucose levels.