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Patent GB-2430385-A (GB)
Title: Electronic betting network and terminal for roulette
Inventor: WOODING STEVEN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: An electronic betting terminal for use in a networked gaming system arranged to permit a user to bet on an outcome of a roulette game. Based on predetermined conditions, e.g. the outcome of the roulette game and/or the amount of winnings earned from that outcome, a processing unit in the terminal is arranged to execute instructions to generate a secondary game that is independent of the roulette game. The terminal may permit a user to bet on an outcome of the secondary game, which may be a remote event whose result is communicated electronically to the terminal. A visual feed of the remote event may also be provided to the terminal.
Patent GB-2431390-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a memorial for the presentation of cremated remains
Inventor: REDMORE WENDY ANN
IPC: A61G17/08
Filed: 2005-10-22
Abstract: There is provided a method of forming a memorial 40 for the presentation of cremated remains 27. The method comprises the steps of: providing a first layer 20 of material; applying a quantity of cremated remains 27 to a first surface of the first layer 20; and applying a second layer 30 of material to the first layer whereby to retain the remains 27. The first and second layers 27, 30 may be manufactured from glass, plastic, lead crystal, or soda glass. The memorial 40 thus consists of remains 27 embedded in glass, and may be moulded to form a vase, or even jewellery such as earrings or broaches.
Patent GB-2417271-A (GB)
Title: Well packer having an energized sealing element and associated method
Inventor: GAMBIER PHILIPPE
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: An energised sealing element 10 for a packer that maintains a seal under various conditions by providing a source of stored energy that can be used to insure that contact forces are maintained between the seal 16 and the wall 22 or casing of the wellbore. Various combinations of sealing layers 16, support sleeves 18 and energising elements 20 are disclosed. The seal layer 16 may be made from rubber, an elastomeric compound, metal, thermoplastic or other soft, deformable materials. The support sleeve 18 and energizing element may be made of metal, composite materials or various other materials that would permit the storage of mechanical potential energy. The energising element may take the form of a bow and wedges, a spring, a bag or container which is energised with gas or other compressible material or a swelling material.
Patent GB-2426205-A (GB)
Title: Device and method to aid the reduction or cessation of behaviour developing from oral fixations
Inventor: REYNOLDS JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A61J15/00
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: An oral stimulation device comprising a mouthpiece for drinking which restricts the fluid flow to exercise the oral, facial and neck muscles. The device maintains structural integrity during use. Preferably the device comprises a teat or drinking tube having restricted access 4 and may aid the reduction or cessation of behaviour developing from oral fixations such as smoking by providing greater oral stimulation.
Patent GB-2435523-A (GB)
Title: Geophysical terrain survey correction method
Inventor: DAVIES MARK
IPC: G01V3/165
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A method of terrain correction for a geophysical survey, the method comprising: capturing a multi-spectral or hyper-spectral image of a region to be surveyed; determining a surface geological composition of said region using the captured image 202; determining terrain correction data using said geological composition 204; and using said terrain correction data for performing terrain correction for the geophysical survey 210. The terrain correction data may comprise density data and/or surface elevation data. The survey may comprise a gravity, or gravity gradient, survey. Alternatively the survey may comprise a potential field survey, such as an electromagnetic field survey.
Patent GB-2425642-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device and method for driving the same to minimise a voltage drop
Inventor: KIM YOUNG OK
IPC: G02F1/1345
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A COG type LCD device and method are disclosed, which improve picture quality by minimizing driving voltage drop. The device according to an embodiment comprises an image area including a thin film transistor and a pixel electrode in a pixel region defined by gate and data lines crossing each other. A plurality of drive IC chips are formed using a COG (Chip On Glass) method in the periphery of the image display area. A LOG (Line On Glass) line is provided for cascading the plurality of drive IC chips to divide various signals inputted from an external driving circuit and to provide the divided signals to the respective drive IC chips. The LOG line includes analog and digital power lines (1, 2). First and second switches (SW1, sw2) are provided between the analog and digital power lines (1, 2) so as to temporarily short the analog and digital power lines (1, 2).
Patent GB-2427205-A (GB)
Title: Intermediate bond coat for silicon containing substrate
Inventor: HAZEL BRIAN THOMAS
IPC: C23C28/00
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: An article 12 comprising a silicon-containing substrate 30, a silicide-containing bond coat layer 42 overlying the substrate, and an environmental barrier coating (EBC) 50 overlying the bond coat layer. The EBC comprises a corrosion resistant outer layer 66 comprising a corrosion resistant metal silicate. A process is also provided for forming the corrosion resistant outer layer over the silicide-containing bond coat layer. The bond coat may be a metallic silicide such as Cr, Mo, Nb, Ta, Ti, W, Zr or rare earth metal silicides. The corrosion resistant metal silicate may be yttrium silicate, scandium silicate, zirconium silicate, hafnium silicate or a rare earth metal silicate.
Patent GB-2439347-A (GB)
Title: Dive computer and method for determining gas formation
Inventor: CROW STEVEN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: The invention disclosed herein employs an algorithm, the Gas Formation Model ("GFM"), to calculate the formation of free gas in a human body. The GFM is based on a novel theory of the formation of free gas relative to the physiology of the human cardiovascular system. Additionally, the GFM utilizes a novel means for the solution of integro-differential equations, the type of equations that derive from the introduction of physiological parameters. GFM-based dive computers utilize novel inputs, including a measure of exercise at depth to reflect the state of an individual's cardiovascular system. GFM-based dive computers also produce novel outputs, including the actual volume of free gas present in a diver's cardiovascular system. The GFM is implemented as a practical computational tool by means of a incorporating the algorithm into a dive computer.
Patent GB-2445349-A (GB)
Title: Swim fin with springs
Inventor: FENG PETER
IPC: A63B31/11
Filed: 2007-01-03
Abstract: A swim fin comprises a blade 20 extending from a front part of a foot pocket 10, and at least one spring 30 arranged longitudinally along blade 20, spring(s) 30 being compressible and extendable, such that downward movement of the fin through the water causes blade 20 to bend upwardly via compression of spring(s) 30 thus allowing blade 20 to assume an angle against the water which aids forward propulsion of the swimmer, and upward movement of the fin through the water causes blade 20 to bend downwardly via extension of spring(s) 30 thus allowing blade 20 to assume an angle against the water which lessens resistance of the upward movement (see figure 4). Blade 20 may include columnar sides 21, with spring(s) 30 being positioned in slots 211 provided in the columnar sides. The ends of spring(s) 30 may be provided with insertion pieces 31 which are received within the slots 211 in order to hold spring(s) 30 in position. Insertion pieces 31 may include screw holes 311, with corresponding through holes 212 being provided at the ends of slots 211 in order that spring(s) 30 may be held in place via screws 40.
Patent GB-2449099-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Power Management System
Inventor: CLIFFORD PAUL
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A system for controlling the supply of power to non drive systems (for example air conditioning, mobile phone chargers, entertainment systems, cigarette lighters), within a vehicle. Said system switches off or decreases power to said systems when a demand above a threshold is placed on the drive system , for example during rapid acceleration or hill climbing. Further when excess power is available (for example during hill descent) the power to said non drive systems may be increased or switched on. The system thresholds may be pre-set at the point of manufacture or may be set by a user. The system may further be manually over-ridden or switched off by a user.
Patent GB-2449108-A (GB)
Title: Securing device with holding unit and fixing spring
Inventor: QASIM HEZAR
IPC: E04B5/48
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A device for inserting into a through hole connecting rear and front faces of a floor structure, wherein the device is provided with one or more holding units. At least one side of each holding unit including a spring member 24 arranged in a starting configuration in which it does not impede the insertion of the device into the through hole. The holding unit is configured such that the act, in use, of inserting the device into the through hole automatically forces the spring member 24 from said starting configuration through an intermediate configuration of high stress to a less-stressed final configuration. In the final configuration it is positioned behind the rear face of the floor structure and impedes removal of the device from the through hole. The fixing spring 24 may be a two armed spring that rotates about support post 22. The device may be a floor box (4, figure 1) insertable into a floor cavity. A handle may be provided for forcible removal of the floor box.
Patent GB-2434776-A (GB)
Title: Method for the automated production of three-dimensional objects and textured substrates from two-dimensional or three-dimensional objects
Inventor: CONRAD WAYNE ERNEST
IPC: B44F7/00
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: A reproduction is prepared wherein the length of the reproduction is varied by one scale factor and the deeps of the image produced in the reproduction is varied by a second scale factor. The reproduction may be, prepared from a three dimensional article or a painting, art work or other two dimensional member having a topography in the surface thereof (such as brush strokes) or from a two dimensional substrate which has a picture thereon without any topography wherein the topography which is applied to the reproduction is prepared based upon computer interpretation of the objects present in the picture.
Patent GB-2435589-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for manufacturing an optical fiber core rod
Inventor: SARKAR AMAB
IPC: C03B37/014
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: A multi-functional method and apparatus are disclosed for producing a low hydroxyl ion-containing core rod from a tube suitable for the production of low-water optical fibers. The method and apparatus combine the use of process steps of (1) hermetically sealing a tubular quartz handle of a tubular porous core preform to a tube used to feed the porous preform into a sintering furnace, (2) dehydration and sintering, and (3) elongation of the sintered preform under vacuum, all without exposing the preform's central aperture surface to ambient atmosphere.
Patent GB-2437193-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic image and visualization aid
Inventor: LEWIS STEPHEN
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a wireless station (STA) capable of implicit feedback in a wireless local area network, comprising at least one power amplifier, a plurality of antennas capable of being connected with said at least one power amplifier, and a switch capable of switching the connection between said plurality of antennas and said at least one power amplifier thereby enabling said wireless station to sound a complete channel matrix for an access point (AP) in communication with said wireless station (STA).
Patent GB-2439446-A (GB)
Title: Surface access assemblies
Inventor: MILLS BRIAN
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2007-06-20
Abstract: A surface access assembly 10 such as a manhole cover includes a pair of interlocking triangular covers 12A,12B,112A,112B. Each of the covers includes a substantially planar surface part 20 from which a projecting interlocking member in the form of a peg 54,154 extends in a direction substantially normal to the planar surface 20, vertical in use, to cooperate with a corresponding hole 58 in a tab 56,156 projecting from the underside of each cover. In an interlocked condition the covers are held together in loose connection with limited movement between them. Separation of the covers may be prevented by various means, including the use of retaining washers (70, Fig 6) or fasteners such as bolts 84 which extend through passages 80 in the pegs 154 and corresponding boles 58 and secured using spring washers 86, washers 88 and nuts 90 to form a loose connection.
Patent GB-2441610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in determination of velocity of remote objects
Inventor: ROBINSON GEOFFREY
IPC: G01S13/58
Filed: 2007-06-26
Abstract: In order to improve the accuracy of determination of velocity of relatively moving objects from using the cycle count method of deriving frequency from returned Doppler, the movement of the object between transmission and reception of the radio signal are taken into account. The effects described explain, as an example, the apparent acceleration of spaceship Pioneer 10 - showing that the acceleration may be false. In determining the velocity of remote objects it has been found that accuracy can be improved by compensating for previously unknown factors. There is a misinterpretation of data when the otherwise very precise electromagnetic signal Doppler cycle count method is used, caused by a relativistic time drift effect from signal time delay. The effects can be greater than those expected from Special Relativity by several orders of magnitude.
Patent GB-2446026-A (GB)
Title: Analysis apparatus and method
Inventor: SHEN YAO-CHUN
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2007-06-26
Abstract: A method of performing, and an apparatus for dissolution analysis on a pharmaceutical tablet. The method comprising irradiating a tablet with radiation having at least one frequency in the range from 40GHz to 100Thz, detecting radiation which has been transmitted through or reflected by the tablet, determining a parameter from the detected radiation indicative of the density of a coating layer of the tablet; and determining information about the dissolution characteristics of the tablet from said parameter. The parameter indicative of the density may be the thickness of the coating or time of flight of the radiation through the tablet coating. The detected radiation may be the maximum signal strength reflected by the tablet.
Patent GB-2440824-A (GB)
Title: Network camera with adaptive image masking
Inventor: ARIMA YUJI
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2007-08-08
Abstract: A network camera is connected to a terminal apparatus, and includes a camera and a memory, the camera being movable within a predetermined photographing range. The memory stores position information relating to an object to be excluded from display. The network camera includes a controller that controls the camera to move within the photographing range to acquire a series of images from the camera at predetermined time periods. Upon a determination that a captured image contains the object to be excluded, the controller initiates an image masking process wherein the masked area is a combination (figure 4c) of the masks calculated for the preceding and present images. This combination seeks to overcome the image processing lag which occurs when the camera is moved by a significant amount between acquired images and is intended to result in a reliable masking of designated objects.
Patent GB-2448001-A (GB)
Title: Bag for storing net bags, carrier bags and bottle bags
Inventor: PHAYRE-MUDGE ZOE
IPC: A45C3/04
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: A shopping kit comprises an exterior bag having a handle, a plurality of reusable net bags, a plurality of reusable carrier bags and a plurality of reusable bottle bags, wherein all of the net bags, carrier bags and bottle bags when empty fit inside the exterior bag.
Patent GB-2440464-A (GB)
Title: Windmill-type electric generation system
Inventor: HONG GU DUCK
IPC: F03D1/02
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a windmill-type electric generation system that generates a large rotating force even from a small amount of wind. The electric generation system includes four rotary blade units (10, 12, 14, 16) mounted on opposite ends of corresponding rotary shafts in pairs, a first power transmission mechanism for transmitting the rotating movement of the blade units (12, 14) to an armature (110) of an electric generator (100), a second power transmission mechanism for transmitting the rotating movement of the blade units (10, 16) to a magnetic pole (120) of the electric generator (100), and the electric generator (100) for generating electricity through the rotation of the armature (110) and the magnetic pole (120) in the opposite directions, which is accomplished by the rotating movement of the blade units (10, 12, 14, 16) transmitted to the armature (110) and the magnetic pole (120) by the power transmission mechanisms.
Patent GB-2453603-A (GB)
Title: A beverage dispensing system
Inventor: BYRNE RICHIE
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: A beverage dispensing system 10, in particular for alcoholic beverages such as cider or the like, includes a dispensing head 12 preferably in the form of a conventional tap, and a pair of supply lines 18, 20 feeding first and second beverages to the tap, with mixing means in the form of a coupling 24 disposed between the supply lines and the tap in order to effect mixing of the two beverages prior to being dispensed from the tap. The system 10 further comprises a pair of coolant lines 28 which extend from coolant reservoir 22 and preferably comprises regulating means 38 fitted into the first supply line 18. The internal diameters of the first and second supply lines may differ to ensure the desired ratios of the first and second beverages are dispensed.
Patent GB-2445827-A (GB)
Title: Laser distance finder
Inventor: YUZHONG ZHAO
IPC: G01S7/497
Filed: 2007-11-21
Abstract: A laser distance finder comprises laser diode 4, a collimating lens, a receiving lens (9, fig. 1) and an optoelectronic detector (3, fig. 1). Reflective member 7 is mounted on an output shaft of motor 8. Two ends of extension spring 6 are hung on pin 71 and fixed pin 5. Reflective member 7 is driven by motor 8 between two limit positions (B and C, fig.3). Once reflective member 7 is rotated across the position where the spring 6 has maximum deformation (A, fig. 3), the reflective member 7 rotates rapidly by itself to the desired position (B or C, fig.3) and is kept in this position because of spring 6. When reflecting member 7 is blocking the collimating measuring beam (B, fig. 3), an internal optical path which can be used for calibration is formed.
Patent GB-2454904-A (GB)
Title: Carbon dioxide recovery beer dispensing system
Inventor: OSWALD TOM
IPC: B67C3/30
Filed: 2007-11-22
Abstract: Container pressurisation apparatus 1 comprising a container 2, a pressure fluid, such as carbon dioxide or a mixture of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, compressor means 3 and control means, in which in a first configuration the control means is adapted to direct the pressure fluid to the container such that a pressure function is performable therein, in which in a second configuration the control means is adapted to vent used pressure fluid from inside the container and direct it to the compressor means, in which the compressor means is adapted to compress the used pressure fluid to a pressure at or above that required to perform said pressure function, and in which in the first configuration some or all of the pressure fluid directed to the container comprises used pressure fluid compressed by the compressor means. The used pressure fluid that has been compressed may then be subjected to filter means and drying means, and the control means may comprise an electronic control circuit 23.
Patent GB-2455309-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier
Inventor: MARLOW DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A flood barrier 1 for an opening in a wall includes a frame 3 with means for securing this to a lower portion of the opening. A panel 29, which is located within the frame 3, has a seal 39, preferably formed from neoprene, situated around or adjacent the periphery of the frame. The frame 3 is provided with fastening members, preferably clamps, 31 33 for engagement between the seal 39 and the wall. The frame 3 may be formed with side members which have apertures for the reception of bolts 27 which secure the frame to the wall, the apertures may be a pear shape to allow positioning and removing of the frame from the wall.
Patent GB-2446704-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of EEG reactivity
Inventor: SARKELA MIKA
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: In order to obtain an objective and a reliable measure of the reactivity observable in a certain physiological signal, especially the EEG signal, of a comatose subject automatically and without the presence of a trained EEG specialist, a valid signal model is constructed for an EEG signal obtained from the subject. A time reference corresponding to a stimulus is applied and further signal data is obtained from the time series, the further signal data being subsequent to the time reference. By employing the further signal data, the method tests whether the signal model remains to be a valid signal model for the EEG signal also after the stimulus, and indicates, based on the test, whether reactivity is present in the physiological signal.
Patent GB-2451714-A (GB)
Title: Remotely activated brake light activating device
Inventor: ARUNDEL CORY JOHN
IPC: B60Q11/00
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: A device to check the functioning of motor vehicle brake lights comprises a remote control device 1 and a relay box 2. The relay box may be wired via an ignition circuit on said vehicle and may be activated by said remote control to illuminate the brake lights 6 of a vehicle. The device allows a single user to check the brake lights without the need to depress the brake pedal of said vehicle.
Patent GB-2449769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to engine monitoring
Inventor: WILLARD ALEXANDER EDWARD
IPC: G01M15/04
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: A method and device for creating a simulation or model of the performance of an internal combustion engine comprises accessing the engine on-board diagnostic port (OBD), reading data from the desired industry standard parameter indicators (PID), using these data to simulate the engine operating characteristics, accessing and reading non-industry standard PIDs and using the simulated engine operating characteristics in order to identify the non-industry standard PIDs. As it may not be possible to identify some or all of the non-industry standard PIDs or their scale due to timing delays or coding an additional feature is to prompt a driver of a vehicle to drive the vehicle in a certain way or to perform a certain operation of the engine in order to trigger an event which will assist in identifying a certain non-industry standard PID or will increase the degree of correlation or certainty in identifying the function or the scale of the said non-industry standard PID.
Patent GB-2462832-A (GB)
Title: A light source attachable to a support for a fishing rod
Inventor: COATES BRYAN KEVIN
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2008-08-20
Abstract: A compact, long life, light source which may be attached to a fishing rod pod, bankstick or rod rest. It is powered by a low voltage power supply and controlled by a switch.