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Patent GB-2412884-A (GB)
Title: Toy system
Inventor: MOORE TIMOTHY DAVID
IPC: A63H17/36
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: A digital slot car racing system is described which allows multiple slot cars (3 - 1 to 3 - 6) to be raced on each slot (11) of a slot car racing system. The system includes a main controller (7) which is arranged to transmit digital messages to each of the slot cars by modulating the signal applied to the slots. The slot cars are operable to use the signal applied to the slot to derive power for powering the slot car and to recover the data transmitted from the main unit. The slot cars extract the relevant data and control the speed of the slot car. The slot car racing system also includes a number of change lane track segments (351) which allow slot cars to change slots. In operation, the main unit transmits a change lane request to a slot car which, in response, transmits a signal to the change lane track segment indicating that it wants to change slot. A change lane controller then opens a gate on the change lane track segment to cause the approaching slot car to be directed onto the other slot.
Patent GB-2418438-A (GB)
Title: Sole rail; partition wall; metal nogging
Inventor: WATERSON DALE
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: A partition wall comprises a sole rail 10 securable to a floor and a wall panel frame securable to the sole rail, there being a projection 12 in one of the sole rail 10 and wall frame 18, and a complementary recess 20 in the other of the wall frame and sole rail respectively. The panel 6 may be attached to the frame member 18 by nail plates 22, and may have either conventional noggings, or noggings in the form of an elongate metal strap with a nail plate at each end (Fig 7, not shown). The metal noggings are claimed, as are a kit of parts and a method for constructing the wall.
Patent GB-2430699-A (GB)
Title: A flexible plaster stop bead
Inventor: CLARKE STUART ALAN
IPC: E04F13/06
Filed: 2005-10-01
Abstract: A flexible plaster skim stop bead comprises an elongate spine 5 with a central reinforced core 4 and a series of attached mounting tabs 2. The bead may be used on archways and other contours where re-skimming is only required to one side of the arch. The tabs are tapered to avoid fouling each other on tight external radius curves, while V-shaped grooves 3 allow the bead to flex without splitting along the spine. The back of the bead is flat and may be fitted with an adhesive strip with a peel off protective backing. The tabs have an inverted dimple 1 to allow for the positioning of attaching pins, while the end 7 of each tab may have a sloped profile.
Patent GB-2421506-A (GB)
Title: Nanocomposites and method for production
Inventor: CHEN JIAN
IPC: C08J5/00
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: Electrical, thermal and mechanical applications are provided for nanocomposite materials having low percolation thresholds for electrical conductivity, low percolation thresholds for thermal conductivity, or improved mechanical properties.
Patent GB-2420653-A (GB)
Title: Peg including guide member for winding shaft
Inventor: GOTOH TAKAO
IPC: G10D3/14
Filed: 2005-11-23
Abstract: A peg for a stringed instrument having a head 200 and a hole formed in the head includes: a main body 10 which is mounted to the head; a worm gear 30 rotatably provided to the main body and having a knob on an end portion thereof; a worm wheel (40, fig 2) rotatably supported by the main body and engaging with the worm gear; a winding shaft 45 having an axis, the winding shaft connected to the worm wheel and inserted into the hole of the head in the condition that the main body is mounted to the head; and a ring-shaped guide member 60 penetrated by the winding shaft and fitted into the hole of the head. The guide member is inserted to the main body along the axis of the winding shaft so as to be secured to the main body.
Patent GB-2433969-A (GB)
Title: Connector
Inventor: COLLINS PETER
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: A connector 10 comprises a rigid base member 11 covered by a resilient layer 12. A contact member 14 is formed of a head portion and a stem portion. The head portion is arranged to project from an outer surface of the resilient layer 12 and the stem portion is located within the base member 11 and the resilient layer 12, the stem portion being held in position by a retaining member 15.
Patent GB-2420019-A (GB)
Title: Support member for a superconducting magnet assembly
Inventor: REEVES DAVID
IPC: H01F6/06
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A superconducting magnet assembly is described wherein a magnet cartridge 12 is suspended within a vacuum chamber 18 by a single support member 16 extending from a wall of the vacuum chamber 18 to the magnet cartridge 12. In one aspect, the support member 16 includes a support tube 62 and a joint 54,56 attached to an end of the support tube. The joint 54 is attached to the wall of the outer vacuum chamber 18, and provides at least one degree of freedom to the support tube 62 relative to the wall. In another aspect, a joint 56 is attached to an opposite end of the support tube 62, and is attached to the magnet cartridge 12 for providing at least one degree of freedom to the support tube 62 relative to the magnet cartridge. The support may be constructed from one or more sections and the material choice may be governed by the requirements for strength, stiffness, and thermal conductivity.
Patent GB-2438457-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency power amplifier controlled by dual control voltages; the bias supply voltage and the power supply voltage.
Inventor: WIMPENNY GERARD
IPC: H03F3/213
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: A radio frequency amplifier system is disclosed in which the amplifier bias supply and power supply voltages are instantaneously modulated with signals derived from the envelope voltage of the input signal. Separate non-linear mapping functions are used to derive the supply and bias voltages. The two mapping functions are optimised jointly to achieve particular system performance goals, such as optimum efficiency, constant gain, constant phase, or minimum spectral spreading. An optimisation of particular interest is that which achieves best RF amplifier power added efficiency subject to achieving constant amplifier gain. In this way the need for pre-distortion linearization may be reduced or eliminated.
Patent GB-2436348-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for power operation of doors or gates
Inventor: JEFFERY COLIN ROGER
IPC: E05F15/04
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: A mechanism for driving a door or gate to move the door or gate from a closed position to an open position and/or from an open position to a closed position comprises a tube 1, a hinge pin 19 mounted in the tube 1 and at least one hinge mounted on the hinge pin 19. The hinge has a first part 15 secured to the tube 1 and a second part 16 pivotally mounted on the hinge pin 19. A leaf 17 is secured to the second part 16 of the hinge and extends out of the tube 1. The leaf 17 is adapted to be secured to a door or a gate. A linear actuator 7 is reciprocally mounted in the tube 1 and a plate 13 having an inclined slot 14 is secured to one end of the linear actuator 3. A pin 18 is secured to the second part 16 of the hinge and engaged in the inclined slot 14 in the plate 13. The arrangement is such that movement of the linear actuator 7 in one direction is effective to cause the pin 18 to move along the inclined slot 14 in the plate 13 and thus to cause the second part 16 of the hinge to pivot and to move the leaf 17 of the hinge from a first position to a second position. Movement of the linear actuator 7 in the opposite direction is effective to cause the pin 18 to move along the inclined slot 14 in the opposite direction to cause the second part 16 of the hinge to pivot and to move the leaf 17 of the hinge from the second position to the first position.
Patent GB-2438630-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle airflow driven turbine arrangement
Inventor: PALFREY JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: An energy harnessing arrangement comprises an air turbine situated proximate to the path of moving vehicles so that the turbine is rotated by airflow caused by movement said vehicles. A plurality of air turbines may be located within a road tunnel, vehicles moving in opposite directions at different heights within the tunnel causing the turbines to rotate in the same direction. The turbines may drive electrical generators which supply electricity to the national grid. In an alternative embodiment the turbine may comprise a spiral rotor situated within a crash barrier at the side of a road, the turbine driving a generator which charges a battery and can also supply electricity to the national grid. The battery may be used to power lights mounted on the crash barrier.
Patent GB-2426249-A (GB)
Title: Orthoester compositions and methods for reducing the viscosity of viscosified treatment fluids
Inventor: FROST KEITH A
IPC: C09K8/68
Filed: 2005-02-07
Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of reducing the viscosity of a viscosified treatment fluid comprising contacting the viscosified treatment fluid with an acid generated from an orthoester composition that comprises an orthoester. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a method of reducing the pH of a viscosified treatment fluid comprising providing an orthoester composition that comprises an orthoester; contacting the viscosified treatment fluid with the orthoester composition; allowing the orthoester to generate a generated acid; and allowing the generated acid to at least partially reduce the pH of the viscosified treatment fluid. Embodiments of fracturing and gravel packing methods also are disclosed.
Patent GB-2427649-A (GB)
Title: Latch assembly for moveable closure
Inventor: KNIGHT JOE DANIEL
IPC: E05B63/14
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A latch assembly 10 comprises a housing having a substantially straight peripheral edge L, two rotary latch arms 46, 46' movable relative to the housing between a release position, an intermediate latched position (fig 15) and a fully latched position (fig 16), wherein in the intermediate and fully latched positions the two rotary latch arms 46, 46' define a receptacle 72 having a centre axis 194 disposed at an angle to the peripheral edge L of the housing, an operating assembly is further provided to releasably maintain the rotary latch arms 46, 46' in the intermediate and fully latched positions, wherein further the distance D  Þ  between the centre axis 194 of the receptacle 72 in the intermediate latched position and in the fully latched position is no more than 40% more or less than the diameter D of the receptacle, and the distance D  Ü  between the peripheral edge L of the housing and the centre axis 194 of the receptacle 72 in the fully latched position is no more than 40% more or less than the diameter D of the receptacle 72.
Patent GB-2429740-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid composite steel tendon for offshore platform
Inventor: HUANG EDWARD
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: A tendon for an offshore floating platform has a tubular section formed of joints of steel pipe secured together The tubular section has an interior sealed from sea water to provide buoyancy. A composite fiber section is secured to a lower end of the tubular section. The composite fiber section is formed of non metallic fibers and has a solid interior.
Patent GB-2429371-A (GB)
Title: System and method for routing messages
Inventor: SETHI VINCENT
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: A hub-and-spoke communication arrangement is provided, in which the "hub" includes a server computer system. The "spokes" are other computers that act as message originators and/or destinations. All internal-to-external messages, and vice versa, are routed though the server computer system to reduce the number of proprietary connections needed between the internal and external entities. In addition, the server computer system provides protocol conversion, message payload conversion, encryption conversion, message broadcast, and/or message archival functionality, so that the "spoke" computers need not be concerned with providing such functionality on their own.
Patent GB-2446423-A (GB)
Title: A method of accessing services using URL obtained from images
Inventor: SHANKLAND PHILIP WILLIAM
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: Information is submitted over a network (e.g. internet) comprising a mobile device (e.g. mobile phone 101, PDA) and a server 113. The mobile device obtains an image of a visual symbol 202 and converts the visual symbol into a code 402. A URL is obtained (e.g. from routing server 114) that corresponds to the code and it is modified to include an identification of the mobile device (eg IME) before being submitting to the server 113. The server obtains account details that correspond with the identification of the mobile device. The visual symbol may comprise the tag, which is circular in shape with a bull's-eye in the middle surrounded by data circles. The method may allow for obtaining downloadable content such as ring-tones.
Patent GB-2433829-A (GB)
Title: Setting an optical drive write strategy
Inventor: FARHAN MUNIF HALLOUSH
IPC: G11B27/10
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: Before writing information 30 to an optical medium a medium identity code is read 20 and if an associated write strategy is assigned 22 it is selected. If no strategy is assigned the code is checked for a preassigned identification code which is associated with a general write strategy. The general write strategy may be associated with design parameters of a planned optical medium which is not released at the time of manufacture of the drive, may be preassigned to a manufacturer of media, and may comprise similarities with one or more existing optical media of the manufacturer. The write strategy may comprise a write speed and the medium may be written at the lesser of the write speed and the maximum speed of the drive. Should the media identity code not be associated with either a write strategy or a general write strategy the information may be written using a generic write strategy, 28. The optical medium may be one of CD-R, CD-RW or DVD and the medium identity code may be an ATIP start code.
Patent GB-2446233-A (GB)
Title: A-frame label for glass edge
Inventor: WALCROFT DAVID
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: A label is in the form of single sheet of material folded into an A (or V) shape, with one face bearing indicia, such as that can be placed over the edge of a glass, or rested upright on a surface such as a table top. The label may indicate that a drink in a pub has not been abandoned, such as when the drinker is on an external cigarette break from his drinking.
Patent GB-2451861-A (GB)
Title: Surface acoustic wave based sensor in vented housing
Inventor: LOHR RAYMOND DAVID
IPC: G01L1/16
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: A surface acoustic wave (SAW) based sensor 1 comprises a base 2 and sides 3a which together form a shallow container or chamber, and a lid 5 which closes the container to form an aperture or chamber 6 therein. One or more substrates 7 are mounted in the aperture. SAW devices X, Y, Z are mounted on the substrate 7 so as to be responsive to changes in the strain field within the substrate. One side of the lid 5 is exposed to the environment surrounding the housing. A projection 10 formed on the lid 5 engages against the substrate 7 so as to transmit deflections in the lid 5 to the substrate 7. The container or chamber 4 is vented by means of holes 12 formed in the sides 3a such that there is no pressure differential across the lid 5. The holes are sized to prevent dust ingress, and may contain filters. The container may also be vented by forming the lid from a permeable material. The sensor may be adapted to measure force, acceleration or torque.
Patent GB-2452252-A (GB)
Title: A hinge mechanism capable of lifting the rear edge of a bonnet
Inventor: KALARGEROS NIKOLAOS
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: A hinge mechanism (10) to lift the rear edge of a bonnet (11) of a motor vehicle has an upper leaf (13) connected to the bonnet (11), a lower leaf (12) connected to the body structure of the vehicle and a middle leaf (14) connected to the upper leaf (13) and the lower leaf (12). The middle leaf (14) is coupled to the upper leaf (13) by a tensile pin which is adapted to be broken or distorted only under an upward force exerted by a lift actuator so as to lift the bonnet from a normal position to a deployed position.
Patent GB-2453580-A (GB)
Title: A power-saving rotary encoder with increased accuracy
Inventor: SCHMIDT JOERGEN
IPC: G01B7/30
Filed: 2007-10-11
Abstract: The rotary encoder comprises a magnet 50, AMR or GMR sensors 30, 40 and an evaluation means. The AMR or GMR sensors are arranged to generate two signals that unambiguously encode the rotary position of the magnet within a predetermined range of rotary positions and a direction of rotation of the magnet. The evaluation means is arranged to derive single-turn and multi-turn information solely from the signals. The encoder is arranged to be switched to a power saving state when coupled to the back-up battery 150 for a predetermined period of time wherein at least a part of the microprocessor 90 is turned off or the resolution of the encoder is lessened. The encoder is re-activated thereafter and to compare a current value derived from the signals with a stored previous value derived from the signals. The accuracy of the encoder is increased by the use of look-up tables.
Patent GB-2439267-A (GB)
Title: High density power distribution unit
Inventor: KELLY JOHN H
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: A power distribution unit (306) may include a power distribution unit frame (310), where the power distribution unit frame has a 2U form factor (312), and where the power distribution unit frame is coupled to mount in an embedded computer frame (102). A plurality of power ingress sites (330) may be coupled to a rear portion (320) of the power distribution unit frame, where each of the plurality of power ingress sites has a current capacity of at least 100 amperes, where each of the plurality of power ingress sites includes an ingress pin (332) coupled to interface with an ingress in-line, hyperboloid radial socket (334), and where the power distribution unit has a current capacity density (of the plurality of power ingress sites of at least 600 amperes per power distribution unit.
Patent GB-2455755-A (GB)
Title: Grid synchronizer for inverter
Inventor: CHISENGA LESLEY
IPC: H02J3/38
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A grid synchronizer to synchronize an AC output of an inverter to an AC grid mains network, where the inverter has a power input and an AC output for connection to the AC grid to provide a power supply input into said AC grid mains. The synchronizer comprises an inverter controller to control said AC output of said inverter, where the controller includes a receiver to receive grid data from a grid sensor location remote from the inverter. The grid sensor senses a grid characteristic of the AC grid and transmits this grid data to the inverter controller via a communication link. The inverter controller controls its AC output in accordance with the received grid data to achieve synchronization. The grid characteristic may be a phase of the AC grid. The communication link may be wired or wireless..
Patent GB-2448397-A (GB)
Title: A Mesh-Covered Slotted Burner Tube for an Oven
Inventor: PRITCHARD MICHAEL
IPC: F23D14/10
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: A burner tube (1 fig 1a) includes a tubular body 2 having an axially extending slot 3 and an inlet for combustible gas, such as an opening (6 fig 1a). The burner tube also has a metal mesh 4 which covers the slot, and in use, combustible gas entering the burner tube at the inlet passes through the slot and exits the burner tube through a flow area of the metal mesh. The mesh may be mounted on a porous plate 5, which may form a rigid support, and the axially extending slot may widen towards an end of the slot and define several heating zones. The flow area of the metal mesh is greater than the area of the slot at the outer surface of the tubular body, and in use, a visible flame may be anchored to the flow area of the metal mesh and the metal mesh may incandesce to produce radiant heat. The mesh may be a metal mesh of Fe-Cr-Al steel, and may be of knitted construction.
Patent GB-2450199-A (GB)
Title: Reclining chair using arcuate guides and rollers
Inventor: ROBERTSON DALE
IPC: A47C1/026
Filed: 2008-04-28
Abstract: An adjustable chair comprises a first furniture part (16, side support), a second furniture part (seat 10, backrest 12 or footrest 14) movable, in use, relative to the first part 16, and supported by a guide arrangement being a guide 24, 34 or 46 associated with one of the components and at least one follower 22, 44 or 36 associated with the other component and movable along the guide. The movement may be manual or actuated by a motor. The guide may be an arcuate groove in which the follower or roller locates.
Patent GB-2457962-A (GB)
Title: Tap assembly
Inventor: MADDEN GARY DAVID
IPC: F16K21/16
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: A tap assembly has a timed delay that is adjusted by turning a grub screw. Water flows only when the tap has been fully depressed.
Patent GB-2450784-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric power generator
Inventor: CHEN MAN-HUANG
IPC: H01L35/32
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: A thermoelectric power generation panel comprises alternate thermocouple wires 22a, 22b arranged on opposite sides of an insulating sheet 3 such that the wires form a junction at the edge of the sheet. The thermocouples are enclosed in a thermally conductive insulating material 4. An alternative embodiment comprises thermocouple conductors 20, 21 arranged in parallel on top of a silicon-on-insulator substrate 3 (figure 9). Assemblies of panels may be connected in parallel to increase electrical output (figure 7).
Patent GB-2458517-A (GB)
Title: A fluid-tight connector assembly
Inventor: BYRNE DAVID JOHN
IPC: F16L41/14
Filed: 2008-07-02
Abstract: A fluid-tight assembly, such as the connection between a radiator 20 and a pipe 22, incorporates an annular abutment member 10 which comprises an annular abutment face 15 at an axial end thereof and an internal screw thread 12 which extends along only a part of the length of the abutment member with an end of the screw thread being spaced axially from the end abutment face 15. The internal diameter of the abutment member 10 over the part of the axial length of the abutment member between the screw thread 12 and the abutment face 15 has a dimension greater than the outer diameter of the screw thread 12 so as to define a recess 30 for accommodating any excess of sealing material provided between the pipe thread 23 and radiator aperture 25. A method of forming a fluid-tight connector assembly is also included.