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Patent GB-2440380-A (GB)
Title: Emergency call processing
Inventor: MCDONALD PAUL
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: After and/or during an emergency, telecommunication networks can become overloaded from mobile telephone users reporting the same incident. To minimize this, at least some emergency calls have associated location data indicative of a location of the mobile communication unit originating the emergency call. A grouping processor (205) groups emergency calls meeting a location criterion, e.g. a requirement that the originating mobile communication units are within a given distance of each other, into an emergency call group. A call processor (207) then modifies a priority of at least one call of the emergency call group. The invention may allow improved emergency call handling and may in particular prioritise emergency call handling in response to a probability that calls from the same location relate to the same incident thereby reducing the risk of degrading the handling of emergency calls relating to other incidents (in different locations).
Patent GB-2442717-A (GB)
Title: A device for facilitating coupling of a trailer to a vehicle
Inventor: WEBSTER JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B60D1/36
Filed: 2006-10-14
Abstract: A device for facilitating coupling of a trailer to a vehicle comprises at least one lever 6 attached to a hitch 4 of the trailer. The lever 6 is positionable to apply force to a hitch 3 of the vehicle to move and lift the trailer to a position where hitching can be achieved.
Patent GB-2431383-A (GB)
Title: Non-pneumatic wheel with curved spokes
Inventor: GABRYS JONATHAN W
IPC: B60B9/26
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: The wheel includes an annular hub 58 and a plurality of curved spokes 42 extending radially outward from the hub to an annular rim, e.g with a rubber tread 30. Each spoke, e.g. of aluminium or alloy, has an inner base 54 adjacent, e.g, tangential, to the hub 58 and an outer tip opposite the base. The spokes 42 can be welded to the hub 58 or rim which can be of steel. Alternatively, the hub 58, spokes 42 and rim are integrally formed. The spokes 42 can be of varying thickness and/or width and can have a rectangular cross-section of 10:1 to 60:1 ratio for width:thickness. The spokes 42 can join the rim at an acute angle.
Patent GB-2431356-A (GB)
Title: Disposable needle-less syringe
Inventor: SMITH NILUFER
IPC: A61M31/00
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: A syringe in accordance with the invention comprises a cylinder 10 having a smooth, substantially hemi-spherical end 12 with a centrally placed hole 14 for dispensing the contents of the syringe. The plunger may have an annular rim 22 close to its inner end, which is arranged to engage with a corresponding annular slot 28 formed in the inner wall of the cylinder when the syringe is in its filled state. The rim 22 not only holds the plunger 16 in position prior to use, but also acts to prevent leakage of the contents. As the plunger 16 is depressed the rim 22 also acts to provide 10 a tight seal between the piston and the cylinder. The cylinder has a second internal slot or groove 30 close to its domed end 12. When the plunger reaches the end of its travel the rim 22 engages tightly with the second annular slot 30 in order to prevent the piston being pulled out again for re-use of the syringe. The syringe is arranged so that it can be supplied filled with a suitable lubricant with its plunger ready for use without further manipulation.
Patent GB-2433115-A (GB)
Title: Borehole telemetry system
Inventor: ATKINSON IAN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2006-11-01
Abstract: A telemetry apparatus and method for communicating data from a down-hole location through a wellbore to the surface includes a light source 22, an optical fibre 17 surrounded by a protective hull and placed along the length of the wellbore, and receiving light from the light source, a transducer 18 located so as to generate a force field (e.g. a magnetic, electric, acoustic or temperature field) across the optical fibre and its protective hull without mechanical penetration of the hull at the down-hole location, one or more sensors for measuring down-hole conditions and/or parameters and a controller to provide a modulated signal to the force field generator, the modulated signal being representative of measurements by the sensors. Optical detectors 243, 244 adapted to detect changes in the intensity or polarisation of light passing through the fibre are provided in order to recover the data.
Patent GB-2446645-A (GB)
Title: Security gate
Inventor: DALE GERALD
IPC: E06B11/04
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: A security gate apparatus 10 with first and second buttress assemblies 12, 14 and a barrier member 16 slidably movable along the track 68 between a closed position extending between the assemblies 12, 14, and an open position clear of the assembly 14. Each assembly 12, 14 includes upstanding members 18, 20, 54, 56 connected respectively by a link member 22. Preferably at least some of the members 18, 20, 54, 56 and 22 are hollow or are filled in use by a ballast material, e.g. concrete. The gate being locatable respectively between the upstanding members 18 and 20 and the upstanding members 54, 56. The upstanding members may be mounted on a concrete footing 28, 55. The buttress assemblies 12 14 may have abutment members in the form of rigid strips (57 Figure 5). Deformable guide means may be provided on the upstanding members, the guide means may be made from a plastics e.g. polyethanol or in the form of rollers (52 Figure 7).
Patent GB-2448149-A (GB)
Title: Protected function calling across domains
Inventor: KERSHAW DANIEL
IPC: G06F9/32
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: Memory address space is divided into domains and instruction access control circuitry is used to detect when the memory address from which an instruction to be executed is fetched has crossed a domain boundary and in such cases to conduct a check to ensure that the instruction within the new domain is a permitted instruction of a permitted form, e.g. a permitted branch target instruction 40. If the instruction within the new domain is not a permitted instruction then an access violation response is triggered 42. To assist with backward compatibility for legacy code the permitted instruction can be arranged to be a no operation instruction other than in respect of the instruction access control circuitry. The memory address space may be a virtual memory address space associated with the memory and may comprise several domains each having respective programmable capabilities.
Patent GB-2438509-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for recharging and topping up a battery
Inventor: BILLOIR DAVID FERNAND ALFRED
IPC: H01M50/673
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for recharging and topping up batteries has a container 2 for containing a liquid, such as distilled water, for topping up the electrolyte of a battery, particularly a lead acid battery, a battery charger 3, and a pump 4 for pumping the liquid to the battery, all mounted in a support 6. The apparatus 1 is suitable for use with a small number of batteries, or even one battery, and is therefore suitable for domestic or light industrial use. The charger 3 should be positioned above the container 2 to prevent water spilling on the charger 3. A float valve may be provided in a removable filling plug in the battery to prevent overfilling. The container 2 should be sized to provide enough water to last a full service interval of the battery, which is typically six months, and may therefore have a capacity of 30 or 60 litres.
Patent GB-2450151-A (GB)
Title: Moveable kiln with liquid seal
Inventor: BEAUMONT STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: F27B13/00
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A kiln has an enclosure 16 with firing means (22, fig 2), the enclosure being moveable between two loading areas 12 and the lower side walls, when the enclosure is in position, resting in channels 36 filled with liquid, such as water, to form a liquid seal. Ducting 28 may be provided above the enclosure which links with joints 30 such that gasses can be exhausted when the enclosure is in either position and a further burner may be located in manifold 34 to ensure full combustion, and a ceramic filter may also be provided. Doors 20 which fully open may be provided at each end of the enclosure, and means may be provided to selectively raise the enclosure from the ground for moving. Receptacles 14 may be provided at each loading area, and these may also be moveable. The floor may be of reinforced concrete, and may be provided with refractory tiles or bricks (fig 4).
Patent GB-2450319-A (GB)
Title: Wheelie bin deodoriser
Inventor: TICKNER LESLIE
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2007-06-18
Abstract: A rechargeable deodoriser unit 4 is attached to the internal surface of a wheelie bin. In particular, the top surface 11 of the unit may be attached to the underside of the hinged lid of the bin. The unit may be charged with a packet of deodorizing granules through a hinged opening 5, which is opened and closed by a simple locking catch 6. The unit is vented on the bottom surface 7, front surface 8 and side surfaces 9 and 10 to allow the deodorising granules to draw the odours from the wheelie bin.
Patent GB-2451621-A (GB)
Title: An auxiliary switch
Inventor: REN ZHIHAO
IPC: H01H19/20
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: This invention discloses a kind of auxiliary switch, which includes rotor shaft (1), cover plate (2), connecting bolt (3), draw bar (4) and multilayer contact subassembly (5). Each layer of the contact subassembly (5) consists of base (6), moving contactor (7), moving contactor holder (8), fixed contactor (9), spring (10), junction device and cam (12). The rotor shaft (1) is divided into two parts: coarse shaft (see 13 of fig 4) and fine shaft (see 14 of fig 4), which are both polygonal shafts; on the coarse shaft (see 13 of fig 4) of the joint place between the coarse shaft (see 13 of fig 4) and fine shaft (see 14 of fig 4), a limiting holder (see 15 of fig 4) is set up. The termination (11) is made of wire pressing rim (16) and screw (see 17 of fig 3). The auxiliary switch of this invention is small in size, thin in thickness with multilayer and compact structure, which is convenient in wiring and can be automatically operated.
Patent GB-2452565-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for dispensing a water-dispersible substance
Inventor: COLLINS MARK
IPC: B65D65/46
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a water-dispersible substance such as a corrosive substance has a handle 6 and a dispensing chamber 8 with a plurality of openings 4 in a wall thereof. The chamber contains one or more dosage units 16 comprising a water-swellable or water-soluble polymer, which polymer has encapsulated therein a water-dispersible substance. The dispenser is configured such that when it is agitated or stirred in an aqueous medium within a container C, the aqueous medium can pass through the openings 4 to elute or wash out the water-dispersible substance from the polymer thereby to provide a dispersion of that substance in the aqueous medium. The chamber 8 may be tubular and may have means 10 for monitoring a parameter such as the pH of the dispersion. The dosage units may comprise discs or biscuits and may encapsulate a liquid concentrate such as an acid, alkali or bleach.
Patent GB-2455754-A (GB)
Title: A rapid gate discharge circuit for a switch in a rectifier or inverter
Inventor: CHISENGA LESLEY
IPC: H02M1/38
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A switch T in a rectifier or inverter is driven by a signal derived from the AC line 1,2. In order to achieve rapid gate discharge of T, and thus prevent shoot-through in the converter, a low value shunt resistor R3 is provided. The switch may be a MOSFET, IGBT, or thyristor.
Patent GB-2442651-A (GB)
Title: Drapable liquid crystal display
Inventor: DOANE J WILLIAM
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: A drapable liquid crystal display 100 is provided wherein an electrically addressable liquid crystal layer is disposed on a drapable substrate 101 (preferably with a drape co-efficient of less than 98%) so that the display itself will exhibit drapability. The substrate is chosen from a textile, a sheet or polymeric material or paper. The substrate is either inherently non-transparent or coated with a non-transparent layer.
Patent GB-2457313-A (GB)
Title: Processor controlled identifying light
Inventor: HAMILTON JAN
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: A lighting device 10 comprises lights 16; a rechargeable power source such as battery 18; a charging power source 20; a processor 22 that controls operational modes for the device; and a user input 24 for controlling the processor functions. Recharging power source 20 can comprise a solar cell or external power source contacts. Lights 16 may be LEDs which are white, infra-red or variable colour and can be housed in diffusers or light pipes. The processor may control intensity, direction, duration, frequency and flashing of the lights and be user programmable. The light components may be encased in potting compound such as epoxy in a shaped casing 12. The casing may be shaped to fit against a helmet and include a buckle attachment, may be tubular to fit over an aerial or may be a cylindrical torch. The device is used to indicate presence, identity and other information, particularly in military applications.
Patent GB-2444444-A (GB)
Title: Reactor for producing controlled nuclear fusion
Inventor: SESSELMANN STEVEN ARNOLD
IPC: G21B1/00
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: Method and apparatus for producing controlled steady state nuclear fusion with isotopes of low atomic numbers being the most useful reactants, such as Deuterium, Tritium and Helium3. The apparatus consists of a high voltage power supply and a high voltage spherical capacitor, constructed in such a way, that the outer shell is the anode and contained centrally within it, a hollow cathode, into which positive ions of the reactant gases can be injected through dielectric tubes and confined electrostatically within the cathode, until such high temperatures are reached, as to allow nuclear fusion to take place. The interior chamber of the cathode forms part of a hermetically sealed fuel circuit running through the capacitor, a turbo molecular pump is also connected in line with the fuel circuit, to drive the reactant gas through the reaction chamber. The fusion product, which is mainly high energy Neutrons, Protons and alpha particles, is consequently converted to heat in the dielectric medium contained within the space between the anode and the cathode, this heat can easily be extracted and converted into useful energy using known methods.
Patent GB-2461251-A (GB)
Title: Wireless personal audio equipment in a hat or cap
Inventor: LEWIS MARCUS
IPC: A42B3/30
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: A wireless personal audio equipment arrangement comprises a hat or cap 10, a control circuit 20 including a microwave link receiver (e.g. a Bluetooth receiver) carried by the hat. The control circuit 20 outputs audio signals to speakers 26 whence acoustic chambers, , conduits or tubes 38, 40 conduct sound signals produced by the speakers to earpieces 42 carried by the hat. The body of the cap includes RF shielding material e.g. a Mylar layer sewn into the lining of the hat. The circuit board that carries the control unit 20 also includes RF shielding. Control switches 30 are placed on the brim or peak of the hat or cap; and the equipment is powered by batteries held at the rear of the hat or cap (34, fig 4). The equipment allows the wearer to interact with portable audio devices, e.g. CD players, MP3 players or MP4 players. It will also allow the wearer to make handsfree mobile phone calls.
Patent GB-2484252-A (GB)
Title: Paper folding device combined with a ruler
Inventor: CATTLIN BRETT
IPC: B43L7/00
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: A paper folding device comprises a flat, elongate member having a recessed channel 4 on the upper surface of the elongate member and elevated guides 2 positioned above and adjacent to the channel 4. The device has stop blocks 10 positioned within the channel 4 to aid positioning of the paper. The underside of the elevated guides 2 comprise sloped ribs. The paper folding device may be in the form of a ruler with measurements and straight edges for drawing straight lines. The device is used for accurately folding paper so that it fits into an envelope.
Patent GB-2463489-A (GB)
Title: Resiliently Deformable Mixing Blade
Inventor: REED IAN
IPC: B01F7/00
Filed: 2008-09-15
Abstract: A mixing device 1 comprises an engagement section 2, having an engagement means adapted to engage with a rotatable element 4; and at least one resiliently deformable mixing blade 5, wherein the at least one resiliently deformable mixing blade is configured to deform under centrifugal force. Preferably, the mixing blade is flexible and able to mould into the shape of a container's edges. The mixer may be adapted to engage with a standard power tool, such as a drill, and may have a collar element for attachment. The mixing blade may be in the form of a loop or lobe with at least one section formed into a flange 6. The blade may be formed from rubber, flexible plastic material or a rubber or plastic coated steel cable. Two, or multiple, blades may be provided. A scoop type receptacle (figure 4) for carrying fluid material formed from a resiliently deformable material is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2463321-A (GB)
Title: Shower Tray
Inventor: MCKEE STUART ANGUS
IPC: A47K3/40
Filed: 2008-09-13
Abstract: A shower tray 10 is provided which is particularly suited to enable access for those with special needs, as it lies flush with the surface of the surrounding floor. The tray 10 includes a slot 33, which extends along one or more sides of the tray 10 and is adapted to receive a flexible floor covering material therein. In a preferred embodiment, the tray 10 further comprises a trough 24 extending along the one or more of the sides of the tray 10, and a cover member 32 located in the trough 24 such that the slot 33 is defined between respective surfaces of the trough 24 and the cover member 32. With the flexible floor covering secured in the slot 33, a continuous surface is provided between the surrounding floor and the shower tray. The trough is characterised by one or more ribs (30', Fig 6) which project upwardly in the trough. The cover member is preferably hollow and includes one or more corresponding recesses (34', Fig 6) which are adapted to receive the projecting ribs to position the cover member within the trough.
Patent GB-2453644-A (GB)
Title: A shielded connector housing
Inventor: OZAKI MASAHITO
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 2008-10-06
Abstract: A box shaped conductive shield case for an optical connector comprises overlapping portions 15. A pressing piece 35 is provided on either the optical connector housing 4 or the lower overlapping portion of the shield. The pressing piece urges the overlapping portions of the shield into contact ensuring electrical continuity. The pressing piece may be a protrusive shape or a rib shape. Ideally the shield is folded into shape and the overlapping portions eliminate any gaps in the shield. A second pressing piece may be provided on the other of the connector housing 4 and lower overlapping portion.
Patent GB-2454783-A (GB)
Title: HPLC constant flow pump to enable low-flow operation, wherein thermal-based sensors are contained within an isothermal block
Inventor: LUONGO JOSEPH A
IPC: B01D15/08
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: Apparatus 100, for delivering liquid in a capillary system, comprises first 102 and second 104 pumps in fluid communication with first 101 and second 103 flow paths respectively. Each flow path 101,103 has a thermal-based flow sensor 106,112 disposed in the path, the sensors 106,112 being configured to produce a signal and contained in an isothermal block 122. The apparatus 100 also comprises means 120 for adjusting the output of the first 102 and/or second 104 pumps in response to the signals produced by the sensors 106,112. The sensors 106,112 may be in fluid communication with a fluidic mixer 110. The capillary system may be a high pressure liquid chromatography system having flow rates in the range of 1nL/min to 100žL/min.
Patent GB-2458979-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for authenticating internet user identity
Inventor: HEFFEZ GUY
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A method and system for authenticating an internet user identity by cross-referencing and comparing at least two independent sources of information. A first IP address of an internet user is identified and the geographical location of the first IP address is traced to determine a first location. The geographical location of a communication voice device of said internet user is identified to determine a second location. The first and second locations are compared for geographical proximity to confirm the identity of the internet user. Based upon geographical proximity of said locations, a score is assigned to the internet user, and access to a website is allowed or limited based upon the score. Alternatively, additional authentication information can be required or access can be terminated.
Patent GB-2465579-A (GB)
Title: An electrically conductive earthed safety harness
Inventor: ROWLAND SIMON M
IPC: A41D13/008
Filed: 2008-11-20
Abstract: A safety harness for use on power transmission pylons has a main section 2 with at least portion 16 thereof being electrically conductive, and a coupling 22, 14, 20, 18 for connecting that portion 16 to earth. The harness may include a lower support section 4, with the main section 2 having shoulder straps 12 and an upper back portion 8. The electrically conductive portion 16 is normally located in at least one of shoulder and waist areas of the main section. The earth connection can be made through a lanyard 18 extending from the harness to the respective pylon.
Patent GB-2467522-A (GB)
Title: Storage crate incorporating a pneumatic weighing device
Inventor: CARR ANDREW
IPC: B65D1/22
Filed: 2009-01-29
Abstract: The storage crate, typically made in moulded plastic, has a base 12 and a plurality of sidewalls 16, 20 defining a storage cavity 22. A weighing device 34 comprising a substantially planar pneumatic bag or bladder 36 is disposed within the cavity 22 and a hollow tube 40 is connected on one end to the bladder and on the other to a weight indicator 46. The bladder and the tube are typically made from an elastomeric material and they hermetically contain a fluid such as a gas or a liquid. The weight indicator is mounted on the external surface of the walls and has a display 50 including a graduated that indicating successive weight bands 54, 56, 58 and 60 which may be colour coded in "traffic light" fashion and used to indicate to a user the relative safety for lifting the load, eg. from a safe load to "take care" to dangerous load. The bladder may be removable and the tube may be loose or protected within the crate. A lid (24, Fig.4) comprising first and second (26, 28, Fig.4) interlocking members is provided on the top portion of the crate.
Patent GB-2468486-A (GB)
Title: Variable compression ratio internal combustion engine with displaceable crankshaft
Inventor: CHESTERTON TREVOR DEREK
IPC: F02B75/04
Filed: 2009-03-09
Abstract: This invention allows the crankshaft to be displaced relative to the cylinder to allow smaller and larger volumes in the cylinder at top dead centre whilst maintaining a fixed output shaft for primary and secondary drives, allowing conventional camshaft and ancillary drives, and a fixed output shaft. The crankshaft 1 may be carried in a ladder frame bearing carrier 2 which has additional bearings 4 allowing the ladder frame to pivot around the output shaft 5 having a gear set 6 in constant mesh with a gear on the crankshaft 1. An actuator shaft 7 is fitted to the side of the ladder frame bearing carrier 2 opposite the output shaft 5 and has teeth engaging teeth 8 on the ladder frame bearing carrier 2. Rotation of the actuator shaft 7 gives the ladder frame 2 an angular displacement which alters the position of top dead centre.