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Patent GB-2416532-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for road/rail intermodal roll on-roll off containers/trailers
Inventor: BROWN JOHN GEORGE
IPC: B61D47/00
Filed: 2004-07-26
Abstract: A railfreight terminal for the Roll On-Roll Off intechanges of arriving and departing standard non-liftable road semitrailers is equipped with a series of Pop-Up mechanisms 1 located below rail level, centrally between the rails, at intervals equal to the length of a wagon. Upon arrival of a train of bogie wellwagons 3 equipped with moveable wellfloors 2 a Pop-Up mechanism 1 is operated. The mechanism comprises a foundation-mounted vertical tube 10 upon which a sliding tube 11 is co-axially mounted and on top of the sliding tube is a horizontal frame 12 for twistlocks 14 connection to the underside of wellfloor 2. Elevation of the sliding tube 11 to connect with wellfloor 2, and continue raising the wellfloor with road semitrailer 4 superimposed, is achieved by hydraulic motor 17 turning a leadscrew 18 in nut 19 attached to anchorblock 20 secured to the vertical tube 10. At maximum height, a flange 22 secured on the bottom end of leadscrew 18 engages a brake 27 to hold the leadscrew 18 against rotation, followed by a partial rotation of motor 17 to turn the sliding tube assembly with wellfloor 2 and semitrailer 4 about vertical axis 8 to align with roadwheel kerbs (6, Fig 3) on the platform surfaces on either side of the railtrack.
Patent GB-2403830-A (GB)
Title: Method, system and software product for restricting access to network accessible digital information
Inventor: WIGLEY DAVID
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A method of restricting access to network accessible digital information by network users of at least one subscriber network is described. All requests for digital information are monitored. If a location indicator associated with a request is included in a database of restricted location indicators maintained at each subscriber network, the request is denied. Digital information stored at the location indicator is retrieved and analysed for a predetermined maximum time if the location indicator is not in the database. The request is denied or fulfilled based on the analysis. Location indicators not in the database are periodically forwarded from the subscriber networks to a remote network node and analysed. Location indicators found to have restricted content are forwarded from the remote node to be included in the database. The method is also applied to block unsolicited electronic mail.
Patent GB-2408744-A (GB)
Title: Control of CO2 emissions from a Fischer-Tropsch facility
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS J
IPC: C07C27/06
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: CO2 emissions from Fischer-Tropsch (FT) facilities are controlled by using multiple reactors. A process for the conversion of syngas comprises reacting a first syngas in a first FT reactor to form a first hydrocarbon product and a second syngas. The second syngas is mixed with a hydrogen stream to form an adjusted syngas. At least part of the adjusted syngas is reacted in a second FT reactor to form a second hydrocarbon product and a third syngas, wherein the third syngas contains less CO2 than was present in the adjusted syngas. At least part of the first and second hydrocarbon products are then blended. This process may be combined with the production of the syngas, and with conversion of the blended hydrocarbon product into products such as jet or diesel fuel, lubricants or naptha. The third syngas may be recycled by blending with the first syngas. A gas-to-liquids facility comprises the two FT reactors, a hydrogen source and a blender. Preferably, the first FT reactor uses a cobalt catalyst, while the second FT reactor uses an iron catalyst.
Patent GB-2428502-A (GB)
Title: Data encoding pattern
Inventor: BARTOLOME EMILIANO
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: A document has a data encoding pattern thereon having a higher resolution in the transverse direction x than in the longitudinal direction y. The pattern may be formed by dots 508 and dashes 510. The scale of the pattern may be determined from the grid spacings, the position of a pen being determined from the detected pattern and the scale.
Patent GB-2428917-A (GB)
Title: Antenna diversity arrangement for an rf transceiver
Inventor: FRIEDLANDER HAIM
IPC: H04B1/44
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: An antenna switching arrangement is disclosed for an rf transceiver which may operate at 2.4GHz or 5GHz. It has been recognised that antenna diversity, if required, is needed only in the receive mode and not in the transmit mode. The resulting circuit comprises a first antenna 113 connected to the common terminal (pole) of a first spdt switch 209, a second antenna 115 connected to the common terminal of a second spdt switch 213, the first and second switches being connected to respective transmitters 101 and 103. The first and second switches are connected to a third spdt switch 211 which in turn connects the antennas to a common receiver 105. This circuit connects each transmitter to its respective antenna through a path which includes only one transmit-receive switch, and thus reduces transmit power losses in comparison to prior art arrangements (fig. 1) in which the transmitter signal must pass through more than one switch.
Patent GB-2431073-A (GB)
Title: Cellular Communication System and Method for Co-existence of Dissimilar Systems
Inventor: BEALE MARTIN
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2005-10-10
Abstract: A cellular communication system comprises first and second serving communication units supporting respective first and second time division duplex (TDD) modes of operation on respective first and substantially frequency-adjacent second frequency channels comprising a plurality of uplink transmission resources divided into uplink timeslots and a plurality of downlink transmission resources divided into downlink timeslots. The first and second modes of TDD operation are dissimilar and communications cover substantially the same geographic area. The first serving communication unit transmits a plurality of idle periods in the first mode of operation arranged to encompass a time period used by the second serving communication unit for switching communication between downlink and uplink transmissions of the second mode of operation.
Patent GB-2421316-A (GB)
Title: Sliding structure location on a pointing device
Inventor: SACHS TODD STEPHEN
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A pointing device (10) has a pointing device surface and a sliding structure (11) that moves with respect to the pointing device surface. A detector (51-54) outputs a value that varies as the sliding structure moves with respect to the pointing device surface. A controller (60) estimates the sliding structure location on the pointing device surface by calculating an approximate distance. The approximate distance is calculated by multiplying a measured differential of the value times a conversion constant. The controller (60) adjusts the approximate distance to take into account non-linearity of the measured differential.
Patent GB-2434634-A (GB)
Title: Safety device for a gas appliance
Inventor: KINGSCOTT IAN DAVID
IPC: F23L11/00
Filed: 2006-01-05
Abstract: A safety device for a gas appliance comprises a two part restrictor for mounting in a flue coming from the appliance. The restrictor has two metal plates 20 and 22. The first metal plate 22 has an annular aperture at the centre 24 with additional circumferential apertures 26. A second plate 20 having an aperture 34 is movably attached using a stud and screw assembly 28 and 30 with the central apertures of both plates aligned. In use, the second plate rests on the first plate (Fig 4) blocking the circumferential apertures. Following an increase of pressure in the exhaust flow through the flue, as a result of an explosive incident for example (fig 6), the second plate 20 is forced up above plate 22 exposing the additional circumferential apertures 26. This increases the cross sectional area reducing the restriction in the flue. In one embodiment the device is designed for use in a balanced flue system. Movement of the second plate is limited by the screw and bolt assemblies.
Patent GB-2436079-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing three-dimensional signage
Inventor: SATCHWELL GUY
IPC: B23C3/00
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: The invention relates to three-dimensional hollow channel lettering integrally formed from a single block of millable material and a method of manufacturing said lettering. The method includes the steps of: (i) selecting a block of material having a depth corresponding to that of the desired lettering; (ii) milling through the material to delineate exterior return surfaces 22 to produce an exterior profile matching that of the desired lettering; and (iii) milling out further material to define interior return surfaces. The milling process may be automated and may be controlled to define inwardly directed flanges extending from, and integral with, the interior of the return surfaces. Such flanges can be used to retain a transparent or translucent lens member which may be illuminated from within the channel lettering by known illumination devices.
Patent GB-2436847-A (GB)
Title: Stained Glass Window Frame Manufacturing Method
Inventor: LANDSBOROUGH DREW MCCLAMROCH
IPC: E06B3/68
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: An <B>Outside Back Plate</B> 1 precisely cut out to a design, is attached to a precisely cut out <B>Middle Spacer Plate</B> 2 of similar design but with enlarged apertures (resulting in narrower profiles left in the panel) in which are located glass segments. An <B>Inner Front Plate</B> 3 of precisely cut design IDENTICAL to the Outside Back Plate may be aligned with, then secured to the Middle Spacer Plate to contain the glass segments.
Patent GB-2438440-A (GB)
Title: Composite light guiding device
Inventor: GOURLAY JAMES
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A light guiding device 1, and in particular a light guiding device that can be used for illumination, backlighting, signage or display purposes, comprises a transparent base substrate 2, upon a first surface of which are mounted one or more light sources 3, and a light guide substrate 4 arranged so as to encapsulate the light sources upon the first surface. In this way the light guide substrate provides a means for guiding light 6 produced by the light sources over the first surface. The light guiding device may incorporate one or more scattering structures (5, figures 1, 5) to redirect light away from the first surface.
Patent GB-2426915-A (GB)
Title: Pipe support bracket
Inventor: SIKORSKI MICHAEL
IPC: F16L3/02
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: A pipe support bracket 1 is made up of two elements with the first element 2 comprising a plate which is fixable via screw holes 5 to a vertical surface such as a ceiling beam. The second element 3 extends substantially perpendicular to the first element and comprises a tapering planar body having an upper horizontal edge 6 and a lower edge 7 which is angled upwards towards its distal end. The upper edge of the second element has one or more recesses 8 that can each accommodate a pipe 9. The two elements can be made of plastics material in a unitary manner. The bracket is intended to be used to positionally support heating pipes in a ceiling void (figs 2 and 3).
Patent GB-2428837-A (GB)
Title: Method of transferring dynamically generated data between the nodes of a wireless network to test the network services.
Inventor: BINGHAM DAVID E
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of sharing or transferring dynamically generated data between multi-sided test components, eg nodes on a network, in a system with at least two data flows. The method having the steps of generating in one of a first or second data flow dynamic data, and using an open communication standard to post the data to a dynamic content servlet to form posted dynamic data. One of the flows then requests the posted data and the data is sent to the requesting flow. Dynamic data may be entered or obtained from the dynamic content servlet. The flows may be initiated at the same time. One of the flow may then be paused and a synchronization signal sent by the other flow. The paused flow then may request permission to resume which is granted when the synchronization signal is received by the synch servlet. The system may be a wireless system. The open communication standard may be HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SCP or SFTP and the data generated using XML, a markup language and/or plain text. The servlet may be run on a wireless QOS agent or a web server.
Patent GB-2429386-A (GB)
Title: Content delivery
Inventor: HUGHES CERI
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: An audio-visual content delivery system for delivering audio-visual content to a user terminal, such as a set top box, is disclosed, which comprises an object database for storing data relating to the audio-visual content, and means for accessing the audio-visual content in dependence on the data. Aspects of the invention find particular application in the area of video-on-demand and pay-per-view television systems. Methods of delivering audio-visual content to user terminals and a method of managing user access to a set of data are also described.
Patent GB-2444512-A (GB)
Title: A rain gauge
Inventor: MARSH PETER MICHAEL
IPC: G01W1/14
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A rain gauge 1 comprises an elongate housing 20, at the top of which is positioned a primary funnel 10. The funnel 10 can be varied in size for different applications of the rain gauge. Rain entering the primary funnel 10 falls downwards to the impact retarder 30. After leaving the impact retarder 30, any collected water falls to the secondary funnel 40 positioned directly below the impact retarder 30. Positioned inside the secondary funnel is a flow regulator device 50. The flow regulator device 50 is provided so that a consistent flow rate through the exit of the secondary funnel 40 is achieved regardless of the input flow rate to the secondary funnel 40. Once water leaves the exit of the secondary funnel 40, it falls a distance through the housing before hitting a sensor 60, which is operable to detect and count drops leaving the funnel 40.
Patent GB-2445948-A (GB)
Title: Push plate assembly for driving bolt mechanism
Inventor: PARKER STUART KENNETH
IPC: E05B63/04
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: A push plate assembly 10 comprises a push plate 36 rotatably coupled to a housing 32. A slide plate 45 is mounted within the housing to slide when driven by rotation of the push plate, and a drive cam 55 is arranged to rotate within the housing when driven by the slide plate so as to drive a bolt mechanism (20, Fig. 3). The push plate may comprise a shoulder 38 which bears against and drives the slide plate on rotation of the push plate. The drive cam may be arranged to bear upon a surface of an aperture within the slide plate. The drive cam may include an aperture (58, Fig. 5) adapted to receive a shaft for driving the bolt mechanism. The aperture may comprise two square apertures offset by an angle, to allow the shaft to be received at two alternative orientations.
Patent GB-2436469-A (GB)
Title: Method of conduction using a quaternary ammonium compound
Inventor: BROTHERSTON IAN DAVID
IPC: C09D7/63
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: A method of conduction includes use of a quaternary ammonium compound, such as a dienyl quaternary ammonium, wherein the compound is able to conduct ionically. Also disclosed is a method of dissolving a substance, such as an electrolyte, using the liquid quaternary ammonium compound; a structure having a porous substrate with the quaternary ammonium compound located in the pores of the porous substrate; a fuel cell comprising an ionically conductive quaternary ammonium compound; a liquid quaternary ammonium compound having a substance dissolved therein; a coating composition including a liquid quaternary ammonium compound: a method of forming a eutectic liquid comprising the quaternary ammonium compound; use of an ionic liquid quaternary ammonium compound as a plasticizer or a lubricant; and use of a method of selectively absorbing a substance using an ionic liquid quaternary ammonium compound.
Patent GB-2450676-A (GB)
Title: Hinge with selectively lockable intermediate leaf
Inventor: JEYNES ROGER HENRY
IPC: E05D3/08
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: A hinge 10 having a first leaf 16 for connection to a door 12, a second leaf 18 for connection to a door frame 14, and an intermediate leaf 20, pivotably connected to the first leaf 16 and to the second leaf 18. The hinge 10 includes a restraining device for selectively obstructing pivotal movement of the intermediate leaf 20 with respect to at least one of the first and second leaves. The restraining device may form a spigot 24 extending perpendicularly from the intermediate leaf and receivable in the frame 14. A locking pin 30 may be received in an aperture spigot 24. Alternatively, the restraining device may comprise a hook member 50 and biased toothed keeper 62.. The double acting hinge permits the door to open both inwardly and outwardly. The hinge may be an anti-ligature hinge and may be used in prisons to gain immediate access to a room with a door that is being blocked by an inmate.
Patent GB-2434493-A (GB)
Title: Smart battery using input charging voltages to verify charging failures
Inventor: WANG LIGONG
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A battery 102 using input charging voltages to verify charging failures is provided. The battery 102 has positive 112A and negative 112B input terminals driven by a cell pack 208. Charge 218 and discharge 220 transistors are provided between the positive terminal 112A and the cell pack 208, and a current sense resistor 210 is provided between the negative terminal 112B and the cell pack 208. A current input analog-to-digital converter 204 is coupled to the current sense resistor 210, and a voltage input analog-to-digital converter 100 is coupled to the input terminals 112A, 112B. A battery management unit 212 receives the charging voltage values from the voltage input converter 100 to verify charging failures.
Patent GB-2439202-A (GB)
Title: A liquid chemical dispenser for an irrigation system
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT E III
IPC: A01C23/04
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: The dispenser comprises a body 36' with a water passage and an orthogonal aspirator passage 40 for communication with a removable supply container 34' for the chemical. In a first embodiment, the container comprises a valve for preventing spillage of the chemical during attachment of the container to the dispenser. This feature allows the container to be mounted in an inverted position on the dispenser without loss of its contents. In a second embodiment, the chemical container 34' comprises a membrane 90 which is pierced by a dip tube forming the aspirator passage 40 when the container is attached to the dispenser. A section of the dip tube 40 produces an annular vent passage in the membrane around the dip tube to provide vacuum relief. The configuration of the containers substantially reduces the chance of inadvertent contact with the contents and the simple design permits the containers to be disposable. The irrigation system has plural outlets and optionally a bypass with a programmable timer valve.
Patent GB-2436035-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method capable of improved coexistence of multiple wireless communication techniques
Inventor: ROSS RONY
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus, comprising a first transceiver capable of wireless communication using a first technique, the first technique including the use of control packets (325); a second transceiver capable of wireless communication using a second technique, the second technique capable of establishing a transmission priority (350) over the first technique; and wherein the first transceiver is capable of refraining from transmitting the control packets at predetermined times to prevent collision with prioritized receptions (335) by the second transceiver.
Patent GB-2435738-A (GB)
Title: Data, power and supervisory signalling over twisted pairs
Inventor: KING NIGEL JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: H04L5/20
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A system and method for conveying supervisory signaling and power over the same twisted wire pairs in a cable as are used to carry data communications in accordance with a predetermined communications protocol. Supervisory signals having first and second differential components are generated. The first component is coupled to both wires of one of the twisted wire pairs as a common mode signal and the second component of the supervisory signal is coupled to both wires of another twisted pair as a common mode signal. The first and second components are recovered at the remote end of the cable. Physical. interfaces are AC coupled to the respective twisted pairs at both ends of the cable and positive and negative voltage rails powered by a power sourcing device are coupled to predetermined twisted pairs to convey a DC voltage over the cable which may be used to power a remote electronic device.
Patent GB-2436052-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring a line and mooring line relocation method
Inventor: HAAS MARK EDWARDS
IPC: B63B21/22
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: Apparatus (100) and methods of monitoring mooring lines (111) of an offshore drilling rig (101), with the apparatus (100) including a communication system in communication with a global positioning system, providing position coordinates of the apparatus at a first point on the line (111), and also includes an inertial navigation system (103) supported by the frame (141), providing position coordinates of the apparatus (100) at a second point on the line (111), by double integration with respect to time of inertial accelerations measured by the device as it is moved from the first point to the second point. Correction at the second point is provided by obtaining at the second point, depth, position relative to magnetic north, and deviation from vertical. The apparatus (100) and methods are preferably employed for determining the position coordinates of mooring lines (111) and anchors (129) prior to relocating said mooring lines (111).
Patent GB-2443547-A (GB)
Title: Group formation in multi-player networked game
Inventor: SUGIYAMA KOJI
IPC: A63F13/31
Filed: 2007-11-01
Abstract: In a server for a multiplayer networked game, local groups LG formed of players belonging to the same team are generated in accordance with a request being generated at the game terminal (70, Fig 1) and the location of the game terminals (70), for example the store, city, region or other area in which the game terminals (70) are located. The local groups LG of each team may be combined to generate groups G of each team (group Ga of team A and group Gb of team B). The groups G of which the number of players is the same and which belong to different teams may be matched as opposition groups and a game match may be played by the two groups. Local groups LG and groups G may be placed together also taking into account of the abilities of the players. The server may generate computer controlled players to equalise the numbers of players in groups. A schedule management device (50, Fig 1) may be located in the same location as the game terminals (70) and can be used by the players to reserve a time slot on a game terminal (70) and then check if the correct player is using the game terminal (70) at the appropriate time and then allow a game to be executed.