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Patent GB-2391668-A (GB)
Title: A system for editing page description type documents
Inventor: DUKE MARK
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A method of processing a first electronic document using computer software to produce a second electronic document which is an edited version of the first electronic document, ```wherein the first and second electronic documents define the presentation of elements on at least one page when presented on an output device, the documents each comprising a plurality of text objects to be presented as textual elements in a page, the text objects comprising original text defining a plurality of textual characters, and having associated therewith original presentation attributes defining characteristics of the presentation of the original text of the text object on a page, the method comprising: ```in a template production process, using computer software to generate a document template by processing the first electronic document, selecting at least a first said text object in the first electronic document and associating one or more template attributes with the first text object, said one or more template attributes not being explicitly defined in the first document before the production of the template; and ```in an editing process, using computer software to: ```receive replacement text to replace at least part of the original text of the first text object; ```automatically generate a second text object using the replacement text and one or more of the original presentation attributes of the first text object; and ```automatically generate the second electronic document, which includes the second text object, such that the second electronic document accords with the document template. The system is suitable for editing pdf and encapulated Postscript (RTM) documents.
Patent GB-2384854-A (GB)
Title: Anti-thief security sensor assembly
Inventor: IWASAWA MASASHI
IPC: G01V8/10
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: To provide an anti-thief security sensor assembly wherein an optical axis adjustment of a beam projector can be accurately achieved merely by physically opening a cover of a beam projecting unit while a cover of a beam receiving unit is not opened physically, the anti-thief security sensor assembly includes a beam projecting unit 1 for emitting an infrared beam IR and having a projector cover (fig 3, 21A) mounted on a projector base (20A) so as to cover and protect a sensor circuit. This beam projecting unit 1 includes an opening detecting switch 7 for detecting the physical opening of the projector cover (21 A) and a transmission request generating circuit 8 operable in response to the detection by the opening detecting switch 7 to output a received beam level transmission request signal B to the beam receiving unit 2 The beam receiving unit 2 for receiving the infrared beam IR from the beam projecting unit 1 includes a level output circuit 52 operable in response to receipt of the received beam level transmission request signal B to transmit to the beam projecting unit 1 a level display signal C indicative of the amount of the infrared beam received by the beam receiving unit 2.
Patent GB-2394650-A (GB)
Title: Convertible vacuum cleaner
Inventor: COBURN ERIC
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: The present invention provides a vacuum cleaner convertible between an upright mode of operation and a cylinder mode of operation, which comprises a body (10), a cleaning head (19) and a suction tube (20) for connecting said cleaning head to said body, wherein said body comprises a pair of latches (22) for retaining said suction tube in engagement with said body, each of said latches having an open condition for releasing said suction tube and a closed condition for holding said suction tube, and wherein each of said latches is monostable in the closed condition. Thus, the suction tube may only be released from engagement with the body of the vacuum cleaner by simultaneous operation of both of the latches by a user from the closed into the open condition, and upon release of the latches by the user, both latches will return of their own accord to the closed condition. The latches are therefore inoperable to release the suction tube from engagement with the body of the vacuum cleaner by operation of only one of the latches or by sequential operation of one of the latches and then the other. Since simultaneous operation of both of the latches by accident is extremely unlikely, a convertible vacuum cleaner in accordance with the invention is therefore very much safer than those described in the prior art.
Patent GB-2395851-A (GB)
Title: Dual mode uplink/downlink location measurement and multi-protocol location measurement
Inventor: DAVIS GREGORY G
IPC: G01S5/10
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: Certain aspects of the disclosure relate to combining uplink and downlink location technologies into a single location-service system, to obtain the benefits offered by both of technologies while eliminating many of their individual shortcomings. Mobile devices that support downlink can then be located using the downlink mode, and mobile devices that do not support downlink can be located using the uplink mode. A mobile device may even be located based on a combination of uplink measurements and downlink measurements. Other aspects of the disclosure relate to providing a single location-service system to locate mobile devices that communicate using a plurality of different communication protocols.
Patent GB-2391905-A (GB)
Title: Latched hinge mechanism
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: A47D13/06
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: A latched hinge mechanism 10 is positioned at opposing ends of two rail components 20 to hold them in an aligned orientation. The mechanism includes a saddle 40 having opposed parallel faces 41 defining a central aperture 42 for receiving the rail components 20, each face 41 having at least an aperture 46 and a plurality of guide slots 44a, 44b provided lengthwise of the saddle 40. Fastening means 48 extend through the aperture 46 to pivotally couple the saddle 40 with the rail components 20. Guide pins 33a, 33b are slidably mounted within the guide slots 44a, 44b, and a flexible strap 38 is provided to connect the guide pins 33a, 33b. The flexible strap 38 can be either actuated directly (figs. 5-7, not shown), or via an urging block 30, mounted within the central aperture 42, to move the guide pins 33a, 33b, in guide slots 44a, 44b, to a position in which the rail components 20 are released so as allow collapsing from the original aligned orientation.
Patent GB-2403227-A (GB)
Title: Electrically-operated siphon-discharge flushing cistern
Inventor: ROBERTS JAMES CHARLES
IPC: E03D1/08
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A siphon-discharge W.C. cistern is provided with a rotatable impeller mounted in the upleg of the siphon. In use, a motor (4) is switched on either manually or by an automatic control system such as level control valve (2). Motor (4) rotates impeller (5) which moves water through the siphon.
Patent GB-2390516-A (GB)
Title: Generating a cryptographic key
Inventor: CHEN LIQUN
IPC: H04L9/30
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for generating a cryptographic key from multiple data sets each related to a respective association of a trusted party (70, 200) and user identity (ID1, ID2). The cryptographic key is, for example, one of an encryption key, a decryption key, a signature key and a verification key, and is preferably generated by applying Tate or Weil bilinear mappings to the data sets.
Patent GB-2394870-A (GB)
Title: Clock timing recovery using an arbitrary sampling frequency
Inventor: WANG VINCENT
IPC: H04L25/06
Filed: 2003-10-06
Abstract: Recovery of a clock signal for a digital data transmission eg in wireless radio communications systems such as the Radio Data System (RDS) and the Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS). This application uses a predetermined sampling count to generate a clock count that has a variable period according to cyclical counting of the clock count. Synchronisation of the clock and the encoded signal occurs when a count of the input pulses is greater than a threshold and the sample count is greater than a sample threshold. The data is synchronised with the recovered clock without requiring a data receiver to have a sampling frequency that is an integer multiple of the data bit rate. This allows for any arbitrary selection of sampling rate versus, data bit rate while maintaining a recovered clock timing signal to reliably decode the digital signal.
Patent GB-2407330-A (GB)
Title: Fence or gate post
Inventor: JAMES WILLIAM HUGH
IPC: E04H17/00
Filed: 2003-10-15
Abstract: A post comprises at least two elements 40, 44, 48, fixed together, so as to define a void, one or more elements being so configured and dimensioned that at least a portion of the void is visible when the post is in use, e.g. apertures 50, 52 may be provided. The apertures may have metal scrollwork therein, a lamp may be fitted in the void, and the post may be of metal such as mild steel welded or adhered together, or plastics.
Patent GB-2407621-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft fuel line locking device
Inventor: HIGGS DOUGLAS JOSEPH
IPC: B60R25/042
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A fuel locking device includes a cylinder B slidable inside a fixed cylinder A and having a handle I at one end by which the cylinder B can be moved axially and rotated. A cylinder lock C is fitted into the handle I and a reduced diameter projection at the other end of cylinder B is shaped to engage with the control stem L of a ball valve E, located in the vehicle's existing fuel line K, when the tube B is moved forwards by the handle I. A cross-pin B1 is fitted through the tube B across its diameter, the ends protruding each side of the tube walls, these and the cylinder lock sear C1 governing the movements and locking of the sliding tube B by virtue of a series of guide slots A1, A1.1, B2 cut into both tubes. After the mating of the reduced diameter projection with the control stem L, the tube B is rotated through 90 degrees turning the ball valve E to the 'ON' position to allow fuel to flow to the engine, the reverse of the movements locking the device.
Patent GB-2398387-A (GB)
Title: Improving T-wave alternans (TWA) measurements by excluding beats
Inventor: KAISER WILLI
IPC: A61B5/0452
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A method of improving measurement of T-wave alternans (TWA) in an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal involves omitting certain beats from TWA data in order to remove artefacts and so provide cleaner data. ECG data in the form of alternating consecutive odd and even beats is received and the variability of at least one odd or even beat is calculated. If the variability exceeds a given threshold the beat is rejected. If the variability is within the threshold, the beat will not be rejected unless there are an odd number of consecutive beats. Variability may be determined using one of a number of methods (e.g. standard deviation, the difference between TWA of an odd or even beat and the TWA of the previous consecutive odd or even beat).
Patent GB-2396514-A (GB)
Title: Folding portable mobile phone
Inventor: KUBO TETSUYA
IPC: H04M1/2747
Filed: 2000-11-01
Abstract: A folding mobile phone with an internal display and an external display, and a detachable earphone microphone accessory, where the external display displays caller information, such as telephone number and/or name of caller, when an incoming call is received, and information regarding the destination party, such as telephone number and/or name of destination party, when a call is made and the earphone microphone assembly includes an operation section for operating at least the functions of establishing and releasing a call. Preferably there is also a single button dialling key on the outer surface of the phone and an antenna retractable slantwise on the side of the phone.
Patent GB-2412757-A (GB)
Title: USB host having multiple endpoints which can be dynamically re-allocated to USB devices
Inventor: PARR IAN JAMES
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A USB host having a plurality of endpoints and a state machine operable to queue user requests of multiple USB devices connectable to the host, host endpoints being dynamically allocated to corresponding endpoints of the USB devices. Further, there is disclosed a method of allocating endpoints of a USB host whilst connected to multiple USB devices comprising: providing a USB host with a plurality of endpoints; providing multiple USB devices with a plurality of endpoints, the USB devices being connected to the USB host by USB connection; allocating one or more host endpoints to corresponding endpoints on a USB device connected to the host; at least partially completing a user request between the one USB device and the USB host; re-allocating the host endpoints to corresponding endpoints of another USB device; and at least partially completing a user request between the other USB device and the host.
Patent GB-2428053-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for stabilizing building structures
Inventor: HUBBARD MICHAEL
IPC: E02D31/10
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: Foundations of buildings are stabilised against subsidence arising from soil shrinkage by conducting water through pipes 7 into the subsoil in the vicinity of the lower extremity of the foundations. The supply of water may be intermittent and may be controlled by a sensor capable of detecting moisture levels or movement of structural shrinkage fissures in a wall of the building.
Patent GB-2415755-A (GB)
Title: A clutch made up of a planetary gear train and a disc, pad and calliper arrangement.
Inventor: MCKENZIE ARTHUR
IPC: F16H3/44
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A clutch mechanism 10 has an planetary gear train 12 having a ring gear 14 connected to an input shaft 16, planet gears 18 mounted to a planet carrier 20 and a central sun gear 26 inside which is mounted an output shaft 24 connected to the planet carrier 20. The mechanism 10 also has a set of callipers holding friction pads 32 which clamp a disc 34 attached to the sun gear 26. The calliper and disc 34 arrangement, can be spaced from the planetary gear train 12, which allows ease of access to the friction pads 32 when they need to be replaced. In one embodiment, when the calliper grips the disc 34, the sun gear 26 is prevented from rotating so that when the input shaft 16 is rotated the output shaft 24 is also rotated. When the calliper 32 is released, the sun gear 26 is allowed to rotate and so rotation of the input shaft 16 does not rotate the output shaft 24. Alternative embodiments are disclosed whereby different parts of the planetary gear train are attached to the input shaft, output shafts and the disc and calliper arrangement, so that different clutching effects are produces. The planetary gear train may take the form of a differential.
Patent GB-2401736-A (GB)
Title: Reducing peak-to-average signal power ratio
Inventor: LEUNG STEPHEN Y
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A copy of an input signal is clipped and subtracted from another copy of the input signal to generate an error signal corresponding to the clipped portion of the inpur signal. The error signal is filtered to generate a signal that is subtracted from another copy of the input signal to generate a filtered, clipped version of the input signal having a reduced peak-to-average power ratio. The frequency characteristics of the filtering match those of the input signal. For example, when the input signal has distinct frequency bands, the filtering preferably corresponds to a combination of band-pass filters, each corresponding to a different input frequency band. Because only the error signal and not the input signal itself is filtered, the resulting output signal can have a relatively low peak-to-average power ratio, while retaining frequency characteristics that more closely match those of the input signal.
Patent GB-2405386-A (GB)
Title: Modular self-supporting electric drive
Inventor: FORSTER FRANZ
IPC: B60K7/00
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: A self-supporting drive comprises at least one electric motor 2 inside a support component 1. The motor 2 is prefabricated with a housing 2a separate from inner components of the motor 2. The support component 1 may be the outer case of a drive axle. The housing 2a may be an aluminium alloy housing and may be thin walled compared to the support component 1. Coolant is typically located between the housing 2a and the support component 1. The electric drive may be a drive axle for an industrial truck comprising a motor 2,3 for each of two wheels and a third motor 6 for driving a hydraulic pump 7. An assembly comprising lifting forks may be attached to the support component 1.
Patent GB-2406651-A (GB)
Title: Ambient air temperature estimation in engine control unit
Inventor: AVERY JR RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: An engine control unit estimates ambient air temperature by applying filtering adjustment to a turbocharger air inlet temperature. The corrections take account of factors affecting local temperature, specifically the engine speed and fan speed. In extreme operating conditions (engine load exceeding a threshold for a predetermined time) the estimate may be frozen and adjusted only in response to changes in air pressure.
Patent GB-2421830-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for processing traffic related data
Inventor: WONG HON KEUNG JONATHAN
IPC: G08G1/01
Filed: 2004-12-29
Abstract: A method of providing traffic related data comprises the steps of obtaining data for events occurring at a number of locations (P1-P5), processing said data and providing the processed data to at least one end user. The event data may include the time of the event such as the departure or arrival of a vehicle at a specific location. An identity of a vehicle may also be included. The step of obtaining the data may include receiving signals from a vehicle or automatic vehicle locator by a data processing device. The processing device may be a computer which stores the received data. The processing step may include grouping the data according to a time period and the identity of the vehicle. The processing may derive a transit value for vehicles between two points over a predetermined time period. This value may be used to predict future events in the traffic network.
Patent GB-2408304-A (GB)
Title: Crime prevention seat
Inventor: UENO MAMORU
IPC: F16B41/00
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A crime prevention seat (40) for a screw fastener is toroidal in shape having a central aperture and a rise portion (40a). The rise portion (40a) is suitable for surrounding a head of the screw fastener to prevent the screw fastener from being tampered with.
Patent GB-2415817-A (GB)
Title: Handheld scanner device with display location database
Inventor: O'DELL GREGORY S
IPC: G06K7/14
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: A handheld scanning system for managing inventory has a scanner (95) to read identification symbols on a product and a communication interface (100) to receive information from a remote information repository (135) so as to identify a retail display location corresponding to the scanned product based on the identification symbols and information received from the remote database (135).
Patent GB-2416452-A (GB)
Title: Zoom optics for a confocal laser scanning microscope
Inventor: WOLLESCHENSKY RALF
IPC: G02B15/14
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: Zoom optics (41) are provided for a confocal scanning microscope (1) with point-like light source distribution and not only enable a zoom function by enabling the variable magnification during imaging, but also produce pupil imaging in the illumination beam path, thus enabling an adjustable image length L (the distance between the original pupil (EP) and the imaged pupil (AP)), in order to compensate for axially varying objective pupil positions.
Patent GB-2428100-A (GB)
Title: Display device and optical device
Inventor: BOURHILL GRANT
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: An optical device is provided that comprises a light refracting element (1) switchable between first and second modes in which the element (1) has first and second different light refracting functions respectively for incident light (9a, 9b) having a predetermined polarisation, the strength of the second light refracting function being dependent on the angle of incidence. There is also disclosed a display device including an array of said optical devices. When the optical devices are in a first mode the display operates in a wide viewing angle (public) mode. When the optical devices are switched into a second mode the display device operates in a narrow viewing angle (private) mode.
Patent GB-2412993-A (GB)
Title: Downhole process control method utilizing seismic communication
Inventor: HARMON JERALD L
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: A seismic communication system suitable to communicate information to an underground device (150) is disclosed. A seismic source (110) (preferably on or near the surface of the earth) generates a timed series of seismic shots. These shots are then detected by one or more seismic receivers (141) underground. Depending on the timing of these seismic shots, and the communication protocol selected, various information may be communicated to the underground target. Such a system is particularly desirable when the underground device includes a perforating gun because the perforating gun may not only be remotely detonated without the drawbacks of previous methods, but the detonation of the perforating gun charges may also be detected, giving an indication whether substantially fewer than all of the explosive charges detonated.
Patent GB-2415773-A (GB)
Title: Four segment reflector
Inventor: FORD PAUL R
IPC: F21V7/09
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: The present invention may comprise a reflector for a luminaire comprising: a first reflector means; a second reflector means structured as a ballast reflector; a third reflector means; and a fourth reflector means located and structured to reflect light reflected from the first reflector segment; wherein the reflectors precisely direct light into a desired candela distribution for illuminating surfaces evenly at desired angles.
Patent GB-2418659-A (GB)
Title: Robotic hand/arm control arrangement
Inventor: GREENHILL RICHARD MARTIN
IPC: B25J9/10
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: An artificial humanoid hand/arm assembly which incorporates in the forearm a plurality fluidic muscles 4, has muscle control means including a plurality of electrically controlled inlet and exhaust valves 8a, 8b, said means being supported with respect to the skeletal means of said forearm portion on an interface unit 6,12 comprising a muscle anchorage plate 6 and a valve array support plate 12. Both plates have air passages for passing supply air. Push fit connectors (5, Fig 3) pass the supply air to the muscles.
Patent GB-2429659-A (GB)
Title: Trampoline frame structure
Inventor: CHU ARTHUR
IPC: A63B5/11
Filed: 2005-09-05
Abstract: A trampoline frame structure comprises multiple pipes 20, six joint sleeves 24 and three support pipes 22 , wherein all the transverse pipes (20) are interconnected to form a circle; each joint sleeve 24 has an insertion portion (26, figure 3) and a clamping portion (28) and the clamping portions (28) can tightly clamp the connection portions of the transverse pipes 20 and the insertion portion (26) of each joint sleeve 24, is inserted into the opening of the end of a respective support pipe 22 and, thus, the support pipes 22 can support the circle formed by the transverse pipes 20 . The trampoline frame structure of the present structure is constructed without the welding used in the conventional technology, and can be easily assembled and disassembled, and can be conveniently stored with less storage space occupied.