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Patent GB-2426836-A (GB)
Title: Switch mode power supply control system
Inventor: MOYSE PHILIP JOHN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A switch mode power supply (SMPS) 100 comprises a controller 114 for power switch 110 that employs a combination of pulse frequency modulation and pulse width modulation (PWM) in response to an output 104 voltage dependant feedback signal. Controller 114 switches the switch 10 ON for a pulse width selected from a plurality of stored values, which may be in a look up table, and varies the duration of the switching cycle in response to the feedback signal. The duration may be varied by changing the OFF portion of the cycle. An increased pulse width may be chosen when the duration is less than a lower threshold, and a decreased pulse width chosen when the duration is greater than an upper threshold. A plurality of power ranges each representing power transferred to output 104 may be defined by a combination of pulse widths and durations, and these ranges may overlap. Controller 114 may be a digital controller (fig 3).
Patent GB-2429467-A (GB)
Title: Kit for staircase treads
Inventor: FOXWELL RONNIE
IPC: E04F11/16
Filed: 2005-08-25
Abstract: A kit of parts for increasing the depth (the front to back dimension) of the treads (10) of a staircase. The kit consists of a tread extension (11) for each tread to be increased in depth and a tread extension support means (14) for each tread extension. Each tread extension (11) is designed to be secured to a front edge (12) of its respective tread and each tread extension support means (14) is designed to be secured between the underside of the respective tread extension and a riser of the tread. The support means (14) preferably engages a groove (11b) in the underside of the extension (11) and a reinforcing strip (22) is also provided below the front edge (12) of the tread (10).
Patent GB-2432282-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communication terminal with means for performing physiological measurements and generating workout information
Inventor: HWANG YUH-SWU
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: A mobile phone apparatus (1) for performing sports physiological measurements and generating target workout information includes a motion detector (60), a physiological parameter detector (70), a portable housing (50) and a processing module (80). The motion detector (60) detects motion of a user performing exercise, the physiological parameter detector (70) detects physiological parameters of the user, the portable housing (50) houses the processing module (80), and the processing module (80) is coupled to the motion detector (60) and the physiological parameter detector (70). The processing module (80) establishes a series of workout stages having varying exercise intensities, estimates at least one of a maximum oxygen uptake quantity (<FLA>V   ß  </FLA>O2max) and an anaerobic threshold (AT) of the user performing exercise with reference to data obtained by the motion detector (60) and the physiological parameter detector (70), and generates target workout information to the user performing exercise.
Patent GB-2422234-A (GB)
Title: Wireless handheld communicator in a process control environment
Inventor: CHEN DEJI
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: A handheld communicator 30 wirelessly interfaces or communicates with individual devices 15-19 in a process control system, such as field devices, controllers, etc., to wirelessly perform monitoring, maintenance, configuration and control activities with respect to those devices. The wireless handheld communicator may include a housing adapted for hand-held operation, a processing unit disposed within the housing, a computer readable memory disposed within the housing and coupled to the processing unit and a display, a keypad and a radio frequency transceiver 36. The handheld communicator may be adapted to communicate with a host system 10 to receive information needed to communicate with various field devices in the process plant and may then be used to wirelessly communicate with each of the various field devices directly while in close proximity to the field devices to perform monitoring and configuration activities with respect to the field devices. Thereafter, information obtained from the field devices may be wirelessly communicated to the host system or to a repository, such as a data historian or a configuration database.
Patent GB-2423255-A (GB)
Title: Medico-surgical Apparatus for Indicating Penetration of a Body Cavity
Inventor: NASH JOHN EDWARD
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: An apparatus having an elongate member for indicating penetration of a body cavity with sensors to provide an output indicative of the location along the elongate member of contact with body tissue. In one embodiment a tracheostomy instrument has a needle 2 with a cutting tip 20 at the forward end of a metal shaft 22. Electrodes 24 are spaced along the length of the needle and insulated from the shaft 22 by a plastics layer 23. A handle 1 is mounted at the rear end of the needle and has an elongate bar graph 12 provided by a row of LED elements 13, one fir the tip 20 and each electrode 24. A processor 10 in the handle 1 receives outputs from the tip 20 and the electrodes 24, measures impedance and energises the LEDs 13 appropriately to provide a visual representation of the location of contact of the neck tissue 32 along the length of the needle 2.
Patent GB-2437325-A (GB)
Title: Automatic number plate recognition system with velocity sensor adds the number plate and velocity to the photographs in an unambiguous manner
Inventor: VICKERSTAFF JOHN RANDOLPH
IPC: G08G1/054
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic number plate recognition system with velocity reporting (speeding) that adds the number plate details and the detected speed of a vehicle, in an unambiguous manner, to the digital report that is sent to the central authorities for entry in a database for further analysis. The speed data may be added as a binary pattern of dark and light pixels or elements in the video. The number plate details may be added to the video in a different style, so as to reduce the possibility of a misread. The system may be able to provide vehicle speed and traffic flow analysis with an accurate audit trail to the individual entries.
Patent GB-2437788-A (GB)
Title: Heating drive aid friction roller
Inventor: SHAW MARK DARREN
IPC: B62D59/04
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: A caravan / trailer mover has a friction roller which is placed against a tyre to manoeuvre the vehicle which is not otherwise powered. The roller is heated to melt any ice or snow on the roller surface, and it may also heat the tyre surface to enhance the friction coefficient of the tyre surface. The heater may be placed inside the roller, or it may surround the roller.
Patent GB-2426980-A (GB)
Title: Washing machine door and seal arrangement
Inventor: NORTH JOHN HERBERT
IPC: D06F37/10
Filed: 2006-06-05
Abstract: The machine includes a cabinet 10, a stationary cylindrical drum 20, and a door 36 for closing a circular opening 32 in the cabinet. A first annular sealing member 46 protrudes from the rear of the door into the circular opening in the cabinet when the door is closed. A second annular sealing member 44 is provided around the circular opening in the cabinet and engages the first sealing member when the door is closed to form a fluid tight seal between the door and the cabinet. An open end 26 of the drum is sealed 34 to the cabinet around the opening 32 in the cabinet. The door is hinged to the cabinet and has part of a door closing catch mechanism at a diametrically opposite position. A window of transparent material is provided in the door which registers with an opening in the end of the stationary drum 20 when the door is closed. The window may be a frusto conical protrusion. The axial length of the hinge and the catch mechanism may be 50 percent of the diameter of the opening in the cabinet.
Patent GB-2439061-A (GB)
Title: Roller ball dispenser for hand treatment product
Inventor: SUTCLIFFE ADAM FOSTER ROBERT
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser for a hand treatment product. The dispenser 1 comprises and applicator 3, a hand treatment product storage reservoir 5 in fluid communication with the applicator 3, and a retraining means 7 for restraining the dispenser to a support surface, wherein, in use, when a hand is moved across the applicator 3, hand treatment product is applied to the hand. Preferably the applicator 3 is in the form of a roller ball, and there may be more than one roller balls provided on the dispenser.
Patent GB-2448463-A (GB)
Title: Sock
Inventor: RIVETT TINA MELANIE JANE
IPC: A41B11/02
Filed: 2006-07-05
Abstract: A sock comprises an element located, when the sock is being worn, primarily over a specific toe of the wearer; and which contrasts with the sock portions of neighbouring toes.
Patent GB-2432639-A (GB)
Title: Axially adjustable sealing ring
Inventor: KOWALCZYK MARK WILLIAM
IPC: F01D11/02
Filed: 2006-08-17
Abstract: A sealing ring 130 for a turbine housing 120. The sealing ring 130 may include a sealing face 170 with a number of teeth 180 thereon, an axial slot 190 positioned within the sealing face 170, a head portion 200 for positioning with in the turbine housing 120, and a connector in the form of a bolt 270 or a clip 380 for attaching the sealing face 170 to the head portion 200 through the axial slot 190. In order to allow for the precise movement of the sealing face 170 with respect to the head portion 200, a series of small grooves or threads 300 are machined onto the upper surface of sealing face 170 and a series of small grooves or threads 310 are machined onto the lower surface of the head portion 200.
Patent GB-2442438-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable seat with load cell and counterbalance
Inventor: ROBINSON DOMINIC JAMES
IPC: B60N2/00
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A seat assembly, which may be for an aircraft seat, has a substantially horizontal portion (2) supported by flange (4) mounted on an inclined support via guides (6 and 8) that slidably engage a guide rail (10). The guide rail may be located to a chassis via brackets (12 and 14). Sliding of guides (6 and 8) causes the seat portion to move with a component of vertical movement, the brackets may be attached to a first gas spring (16) which is in communication with a second gas spring (24) via conduit (34). A load cell (40) may be affixed to the horizontal portion (2) and may send a signal to control system (42) which energises an actuator (32). The actuator may drive a second gas spring and may force a second piston (28) along a bore in response to the signal from the load cell. The response may be proportionate to maintain the seat assembly at a desired height, thus acting to counterbalance the users weight and allow the user to easily adjust the seat up and down. In an alternative embodiment, see figures 7 and 8, the gas springs may be replaced by a cable and drum drive means, (50 and 52) that may be connected to the chassis and the seat base. In a further embodiment there may be a means to lock the seat in a desired position. A rack and pinion drive means may be used as an alternative to the gas springs, see figures 10 and 11.
Patent GB-2443681-A (GB)
Title: Gift wrap
Inventor: BURROWS PHILIP DAVID
IPC: B32B15/12
Filed: 2006-11-07
Abstract: Wrapping material for a gift comprises tin foil which may be patterned and may be laminated to a paper layer. It may be manually dispensed by pulling it through an aperture of an elongate cardboard box and tearing off the required amount against a plastics cutting edge of the aperture.
Patent GB-2434908-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle sign apparatus
Inventor: MCGROUTHER DAVID
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: A vehicle sign 1 is adapted for mounting externally on the vehicle, said sign incorporating a sign plate (21, Fig 3) and tactile and/or audible methods (28, 29, 30 Figs 4 and 5) for presenting a message. The tactile method could use raised relief lettering or Braille and can be provided through a series to tiles each displaying a character (letters, numbers or words) that can be secured to the sign. The connection may be achieved through a frame or by flanges on the tiles and grooves on the sign 1. The sign 1 preferably has electronic sound generation and can be powered from the vehicle battery and can reproduce a plurality of messages. The tiles can have identification patterns on the rear surface that can be used to generate an audible message corresponding to the character(s) via a sensor in the sign 1. Switches may be mounted either inside or outside to control the generation of the audio message. The sign 1 is preferably of moulded plastics material and may have electroluminescent material and an RFID tag and may be mounted on the roof or door of a vehicle, which may be a taxi or a private hire car.
Patent GB-2444956-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for measuring the coagulation characteristics of a test liquid
Inventor: SCHUBERT AXEL
IPC: G01N11/10
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for measuring the coagulation characteristics of a test liquid (1), in particular of a blood sample, are provided. According to the present invention standardized geometrical dimensions of a cup (2) and a respective pin (3) are modified for receiving maximum elasticity signal per volume test liquid without resulting in irreversible inelastic effects. In particular, the test liquid gap (8) between the cup (2) and the pin (3) is reduced, the diameter of the cup (2) and the pin (3) are increased and/or the geometry of test liquid accommodating portions (7; 10; 10') are optimized for increasing the ratio between signal amplitude and the required amount of test liquid (1) compared to standardized equipment.
Patent GB-2447699-A (GB)
Title: Terrain correction system
Inventor: BARNES GARY
IPC: G01V7/16
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: A method for processing data from potential field surveys, particularly airborne gravity field surveys, to correct for the effects of terrain comprising: inputting measured potential field data comprising data defining a time series of potential field measurements captured by a potential field measurement instrument mounted on a moving platform, each of said measurements having associated data defining positions of said measurements as a function of time; inputting terrain data defining a spatial variation of terrain surveyed; determining time-domain correction data to be applied to said measured potential field data in the time-domain, said determining using said terrain data and said associated data defining positions of said measurements as a function of time; and adjusting said measured potential field data defining said time series of potential field measurements using said time-domain correction data to provide terrain corrected measured potential field data for said mapping of said field.
Patent GB-2436259-A (GB)
Title: Improved ducting
Inventor: EDMONDSON ANDREW BRYAN
IPC: F16L3/26
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: An elongated ducting component (10) for receiving a portion of a pipe, cable or other elongate member comprises at least one longitudinal split line, the opposed faces defined by which are substantially planar. The ducting component (10) preferably comprises two half shells (2,4), the opposed longitudinal faces of which are substantially planar and preferably further comprises a circumferential external recess adapted to receive an applied securing member.
Patent GB-2439476-A (GB)
Title: Measuring torsion on a tubular
Inventor: JORDAN LESLIE ERIC
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: An apparatus for determining torsion in a tubular 44 includes first 18 and second (21, fig 4) measurement means that measure rotation at two different points on the tubular. A comparison of the measured rotations is then made to determine the torsion on the tubular 44. The tubular may be a drive shaft of a pump and rotation may be measured by a magnet 13 and a magnetic sensing device 18.
Patent GB-2445817-A (GB)
Title: Toy assembled by attaching component parts to frame members and then connecting the frame members
Inventor: NAGAOKA JUNICHI
IPC: A63H17/00
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: A toy 1 formed of components 2 is assembled by (i) horizontally attaching components 2a,2b,2c to respective frames 3a,3b,3c so that the frames each support a component (see figures 3, 4 and 5), (ii) vertically attaching the frames to one another such that the supported components vertically fasten together to form an assembled toy (see figures 6 and 7), and (iii) horizontally removing the assembled toy from the assembled frames (see figure 8). Components 2a,2b,2c attach to frames 3a,3b,3c via horizontal engagement members (4a-d, figures 3A-5B) on the components and horizontal engagement members 5a,5b,5c,5d on the frames. The frames, each supporting a component, attach together via vertical frame engagement members (6a-d, figure 2), thus causing the components to fasten together via vertical component engagement members (7a-h, figures 3A, 4A, 5A). The assembled toy is then removed from the assembled frames by horizontally disengaging the toy from horizontal engagement members 5a,5b,5c,5d. Toy 1 may be a toy vehicle, with parts 2a,2b,2c comprising a front wheel chassis, a rear wheel chassis, and a vehicle body respectively. Frames 3a,3b,3c may include stickers 13a,13b,13c indicating which component member to attach.
Patent GB-2453179-A (GB)
Title: Tool holder with magnets
Inventor: AXON RAY
IPC: A45F5/02
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A holder or support for secateurs 22 and like tools comprises a hood portion 16 that in use receives the tool to be supported and a belt loop of clip 18. The hood portion contains a number of magnets 15, preferably neodymium magnets, that hold the tool in place. In use, the magnets provide a strong attractive force holding the tool in place whilst allowing the tool to be easily removed by the user when they are required.
Patent GB-2439499-A (GB)
Title: Invoice management process
Inventor: PENG JAMES
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: The present invention relates broadly to a method for managing payment for the supply of goods or services to a purchaser by a supplier. The method involves an intermediary who enters into an arrangement with the suppliers of goods or services and the purchasers of those goods or services. Subject to the purchaser not exceeding a credit limit with the intermediary, the intermediary pays the supplier at least part of an invoice amount before the last day for payment. This payment by the intermediary increases the credit provided by the intermediary to the purchaser by the amount paid.
Patent GB-2453534-A (GB)
Title: Method for adding solutions to droplets in a microfluidic environment using electric potentials or ultrasound
Inventor: STEWART PATRICK DOUGLAS SHAW
IPC: B01F13/00
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for coalescing liquid moieties in the presence of an immiscible carrier liquid. Typically the liquid moieties would include droplets that can be moved by moving the immiscible liquid before or after coalescence. The liquid moieties are brought into proximity and then coalesced. Coalescence can be brought about by applying an electric potential to an electrode or electrodes that are in contact with at least one of the liquid moieties. Alternatively, coalescence can be brought about by applying an electric potential to a conductor that is capacitively coupled to at least one of the liquid moieties. A third alternative is to apply high frequency sound to at least one of the liquid moieties to bring about coalescence.
Patent GB-2449521-A (GB)
Title: Hierarchical storage system
Inventor: FUJIMOTO KAZUHISA
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: A storage system includes a file server (13) connected with a plurality of computers (14), and a first storage device (11) to which is connected a second storage device (12). A management computer is connected to the file server and the storage systems. A virtual volume 61 is also created in the first storage device and comprises disks residing in the second storage system. In response to an instruction from the management computer a first volume 51 is mounted on the file server (13) in a first directory and the virtual volume in a second directory. Once mounted predetermined files are copied between the two directories. Copying of the files may occur at a predetermined time after mounting the directories. Preferably, the size of the volume may be determined following analysis of the requirements of jobs submitted to the management computer. In a further embodiment a further volume from the first storage device may be mounted as a third directory on the file server.
Patent GB-2458686-A (GB)
Title: A device for adjusting the gap between a pair of rollers
Inventor: SCARLETT ANDREW
IPC: B26D7/26
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: Device 10 comprises at least one pair of wheels or rollers 13, 14 adapted to engage and rotate with the circumference of a first roller 4 and being connected to a second roller 5. Adjustable spacing means 15, 16 is provided to adjust the distance between the or each pair of wheels or rollers 13, 14 whereby movement of the or each pair of wheels or rollers apart by the adjustable spacing means 15, 16 causes the first 4 and second 5 rollers to move together, and movement of the or each pair of wheels or rollers 13, 14 together by the adjustable spacing means 15, 16 causes the first 4 and second 5 rollers to move apart. The device is used in a cutting station on a rotary press in which the first roller 4 supports a cutting shim and the second roller 5 is an anvil cylinder.
Patent GB-2459505-A (GB)
Title: Optical component fabrication by depositing a polymerisation activator pattern
Inventor: MARTIN SUSANNE
IPC: G02B6/138
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: A method, figure 4, of manufacturing an optical component e.g. a waveguide in an integrated optical circuit, comprises: the step 100 of providing a first layer of inactive photo polymerizable material comprising a monomer, e.g. acrylamide; the step 102 of depositing a patterned second layer comprising an activating component, e.g, a light activated free radical generating ink or dye, to define the shape or pattern of the optical component on the first layer and the step 104 of exposing the layers to a light sources to cause the polymerisation of the monomer in the region defined by the track or imprint of the second layer. Preferably the method is performed wherein the layers are overlaid onto a plastics substrate and the second layer is printed, e.g. using an inkjet printer. Optical components produced by the above method are also disclosed, figure 3.
Patent GB-2460402-A (GB)
Title: UV curable material for coloured and white light OLED active layer fabrication
Inventor: PEACE MARK
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2008-05-27
Abstract: The material for forming the OLED active layer is a mixture of a light curable resin and an electroluminescent material dissolved in a solvent or a mixture of a light curable resin. The active layer comprises a dispersion of electroluminescent particulates when cured. Alternatively, a crystalline material which has been crushed to form particulates may be blended with a light curable resin so that the particulates are suspended in the resin. There are provided a number of formulations for UV curable emissive polymer based on poly(2-(2'-ethyl hexyloxy)-5-methoxy-1,4-phenylene vinylene) (MEH-PPV) and its derivatives. The particulate light emitting material may be a transition metal complex based on MEH-PPV. The fluids are suitable for inkjet deposition.