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Patent GB-2404994-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber cable
Inventor: RAMOS ROGERIO T
IPC: C03C25/10
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: An optical fiber that includes a metal coating on its exterior, which metal coating enables the optical fiber to be used as a cable. The metal coating may be applied to the optical fiber by drawing the fiber through molten metal that freezes on the fiber surface. The metal coating may comprise nickel, copper, chromium, copper, tin, gold, aluminum, or any combination thereof. The coated optical fiber may be used in oilfield applications, including instances wherein the coated optical fiber supports the weight of at least one downhole tool. The coated optical fiber may also be used in other applications that require an optical fiber that has a strength that is comparatively higher than typical optical fibers.
Patent GB-2405055-A (GB)
Title: A switching centre receiving data for or from a private user group terminal and translating between public and private network numbers
Inventor: CIBEJ DANJAN
IPC: H04Q3/47
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: There is described a switching centre 2 for operating in a telecommunications network 1. The switching centre 2 is capable of receiving a data message transmitted from a sending terminal 2a-2n of a private user group of terminals connected to the switching centre 2 and transmitting the message onwards in the telecommunications network 1 for delivery to an intended recipient terminal 3a-3n. The switching centre 2 is arranged to translate address information included in the message and which conforms with a private network numbering scheme, into corresponding address information which conforms with a public network numbering scheme, to enable the message to be routed to the recipient terminal 3a-3n.
Patent GB-2405088-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable head rest pillow
Inventor: O'NEILL BRENDAN
IPC: A47C16/00
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: An inflatable head-rest pillow which is similar to the U-shaped types currently available but with features that would help prevent a person's heading dropping forward when one falls asleep seated in a upright position. These features include inflated pillow support directly underneath one's chin (1) and resting on the upper side of one's chest (4); fitting of the cushion from the front with the open end being at the back or side of one's neck; a strap(s) to close the cushion's open end, thereby preventing it from falling off; reasonable contouring of the cushion around one's windpipe and larynx to maximise comfort and the ability to breathe easily.
Patent GB-2407576-A (GB)
Title: Fibres embedded in a glassy protein matrix
Inventor: KNIGHT DAVID PHILIP
IPC: A61L15/32
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: The application relates to an object (30) having a plurality of elongate elements (10) embedded in a matrix (20). The matrix (20) is made from a glassy protein, preferably including serines. The elongate elements can be fibres such as polymers fibrous protein, glass fibres, carbon fibres, carbon nanotubes and montmorilonite clay particles. The glassy protein may be sericin derived from silkworm cocoons. The application also discloses a method of making the object (30) and a laminate (50) therefrom.
Patent GB-2391788-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: ELSSER DIETER
IPC: A23K20/195
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A combination is described. The combination comprises: (a) a product for animal use or consumption; and (b) a composition comprising a viable micro-organism and an antimicrobial agent, wherein said antimicrobial agent has been produced by said viable micro-organism.
Patent GB-2392345-A (GB)
Title: Media gateway using atm-pvcs to emulate a tdm interface
Inventor: THUNE ULF
IPC: H04L/
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a telecommunication system comprising an ATM core network and at least one MGW, wherein the MGW is connected on its network side to the ATM core network, and where the termination on the other side of the MGW is done on an ATM interface comprised of Permanent Virtual Connections. PVC that are configured to emulate a standardised TDM interface, in order to obtain seamless connectivity between the core network side and the other side of the MGW.
Patent GB-2409946-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle microphone arrangement
Inventor: DISANGE HARNAK SINGH
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2004-01-10
Abstract: A microphone 19 is arranged in a pillar trim 1 of a motor vehicle. The pillar trim 1 includes a trim panel 10 which covers at least part of the A-pillar 3 and is spaced from it. The microphone 19 is fixed between the trim panel 10 and the A-pillar 3, the trim panel having apertures 16 arranged in the region of the microphone 19 and a pair of lugs 17,18 extending from the trim panel 10 towards the A-pillar 3 in order to clip the microphone 19 in place. The trim panel 10 is covered in cloth material in order to reduce the background noise arising from wind and vibration.
Patent GB-2415901-A (GB)
Title: Escape arrangement for high rise buildings
IPC: A62B1/20
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: An escape arrangement for high rise buildings, comprising a vertical tubular structure with a cross section of any shape, forming successive chambers S, one above another, by internal, vertically spaced partitions L, at least some of the chambers S being provided with access openings H and each internal partition including a portion F which slopes downwardly to form a slide, having an orifice O at, or adjacent to, its lower end, the orifice O of each chamber being offset from that of the chamber below to prevent a clear optical view of the descent path. The walls W of the tubular structure may be heat and fire resistant and the partitions may be constructed to absorb the impact force of the descent and facilitate sliding with reduced friction. A revolving landing stage (10, fig. 2) may be provided to provide a cushioned landing, preferably in the form of a hollow inflated unit with an upwardly projecting centre portion (12, fig. 2).
Patent GB-2397046-A (GB)
Title: Screen printing apparatus
Inventor: ABE SEIKO
IPC: B41F15/42
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A Screen printing apparatus in which a squeegee head 13 is moved on a mask plate 12 thereby to print paste on a substrate through pattern hole 12a, slide contact portion 37A and 37B form respectively front and rear walls in the squeegeeing direction of a printing space 35 which reserves cream solder 5 therein and makes cream solder contact with the surface of the mask plate 12 through an opening portion formed at the lower surface thereof. Each slide-contact portion is configured by a partition plate 39 for partitioning between the printing space 35 and the outside and a filling block 38 having a filling surface 388a which forms an acute angle with respect to the surface mask plate 12. In squeegeeing operation, the filling surface 38a rolls the cream solder 5. Thus, the cream solder 5 can be filled into the pattern holes 12a without pressurising the cream solder, and a problem caused by the leakage of the cream solder can be eliminated.
Patent GB-2415475-A (GB)
Title: Coiled anchor device
Inventor: WHITE KEITH
IPC: F16B37/12
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: A coiled anchor device comprises diamond section wire which when helically coiled produces a cylindrical device having parallel outer sides and a tapered or stepped inner bore. When a threaded device, such as a screw, enters the anchor device, the bore becomes parallel and the outer sides becomes stepped or tapered.
Patent GB-2405242-A (GB)
Title: Telephone/internet information system
Inventor: HERRMANN CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A method and system whereby a consumer can obtain information relating to a product or service to which is associated a unique identification code. The consumer provides the identification code to the system, which directs the required information to at least an e-mail address as specified by the consumer.
Patent GB-2418431-A (GB)
Title: Metabolically active micro organisms and methods for their production
Inventor: THURLBY TIMOTHY
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation of metabolically active bacteria, compositions comprising such a preparation, e.g. probiotic supplements or animal feeds, and to uses thereof, for example in the treatment of diseases affecting the intestinal microbial balance. Also described are a growth substrate for microorganisms comprising a mixture of complex and simple sugars and a process for the manufacture of preparations of metabolically active microorganisms using this growth substrate.
Patent GB-2419763-A (GB)
Title: Image watermarking using weighted code word coefficients
Inventor: TAPSON DANIEL WARREN
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: An encoding data processor generates a watermarked copy of an image by embedding a code word into a copy of the image. An image perception analyser 14.1 receives the image and generates weighting factors for scaling the code word coefficients with respect to the parts of the image with which the code word coefficients are to be combined. A strength adapter combines the weighting factors with the code word coefficients, and the weighted code word coefficients are combined with the image. The image perception analyser includes a contrast masking engine 44, a smoothness compensation engine 46 and a compensation combiner 58. The contrast masking engine 44 determines a weighting factor for each part of the image in accordance with a relative contrast measure. The smoothness compensation 46 engine determines compensation factors by calculating a smoothness factor for each image part. The compensation combiner 58 generates compensated weighting factors for adapting the strength of the watermark code word. The weighting factors are calculated in the transform domain using a down-sampled representation of the image.
Patent GB-2408156-A (GB)
Title: Connector for vehicle power supply
Inventor: COLLAVO ANDREA
IPC: B60Q1/56
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: Conducting tracks (4) are covered with a plastic moulding with a connection body (5) containing electric terminals (6). The connection body has an undercut opening and is mounted on a support frame (2). The frame is associated with the rear of a vehicle and is suitable for supporting at least one light source and an electromagnet or motorised device for opening the boot. The support frame also comprises a connecting structure (20) with a guide means to protect the electrical contacts and allow for engagement with a switch (15) for controlling the electromagnet or motorised device.
Patent GB-2410516-A (GB)
Title: Sprocket wheel for chain driven conveyors
Inventor: MEYA HANS
IPC: E21F13/06
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: A sprocket wheel 10 for a chain driven conveyor comprises a sprocket wheel body 1 having rows 2, 3, 4 of teeth 5, 6, 7 distributed uniformly about the circumference of the sprocket wheel body 1. Each tooth 5, 6, 7 are provided with a recess 13 for receiving a wear-resistant insert 20 that serves as a contact surface 21 for each chain link 9. The wear-resistant inserts 20 are removable so that they are replaceable once they are worn.
Patent GB-2411939-A (GB)
Title: Power take off coupling with limited free rotation
Inventor: SCHOTT WILHELM
IPC: A01B71/06
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A coupling 6 for connecting to a power take off (PTO) shaft of a tractor is provided with a lost motion device to allow limited free rotational movement between the coupling and the agricultural implement (for example) that is to be connected. This allows an operator to align the splined coupling 8 and stub shaft manually even when attaching implements that may be practically impossible to rotate by hand. The lost motion device comprises a connection plate 10 and driving member 20 with co-operating rotational abutments 15, 22 that allow a predetermined rotational free movement before abutting. The driving member 20 is supported on the connection plate 10, or on a component 12 connected to the connection plate. The coupling may comprise a universal joint yoke 25. The coupling may also include a torque limiting coupling for overload protection.
Patent GB-2424727-A (GB)
Title: Preparing instruction groups in a processor having multiple issue ports
Inventor: LOVETT WILLIAM OWEN
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: During program code conversion, such as in a dynamic binary translator, automatic code generation provides target code 21 executable by a target processor 13. Multiple instruction ports 610 disperse a group of instructions to functional units 620 of the processor 13. Disclosed is a mechanism of preparing an instruction group 606 using a plurality of pools 700 having a hierarchical structure 711-715. Each pool represents a different overlapping subset of the issue ports 610. Placing an instruction 600 into a particular pool 700 also reduces vacancies in any one or more subsidiary pools in the hierarchy. In a preferred embodiment, a counter value 702 is associated with each pool 700 to track vacancies. A valid instruction group 606 is formed by picking the placed instructions 600 from the pools 700. The instruction groups are generated accurately and automatically. Decoding errors and stalls are minimised or completely avoided.
Patent GB-2425327-A (GB)
Title: Lock system with lockable handle
Inventor: REDDICLIFFE TED
IPC: E05B47/06
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A lock system comprises a swing handle 2 connected to a locking member 3 and comprising an engagement member 7; an electromagnetic lock release member 6 arranged to engage with the engagement member when the lock system is in a locked configuration and to disengage from the engagement member on activation, of the lock release member. The handle 2 can move to the fig. 2 position when a solenoid disengages member 6 from member 7 and is then able to turn shaft 1. A spring 10 can bias the handle to separate members 6 and 7 and the solenoid is actuated by either a local keypad or remotely. A keylock 9 can be used to move member 7 to effect release.
Patent GB-2420779-A (GB)
Title: Toggle action closure mechanism
Inventor: MAYSTON STUART
IPC: B65D47/28
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A closure mechanism for a container said closure mechanism comprising a main body (2) either forming part of the container or adapted for attachment thereto. The mechanism has a plunger (3) movably mounted on the main body, and a dispenser (4) mounted on the main body for movement between a closed position and an open position. At the closed position a flow path for product within the container is obstructed and at the open position the product may be dispensed from the container through the flow path. The mechanism further comprising a mechanical linkage (25) that links the movement of the plunger (3) to the dispenser (4) such that the movement of one cause a movement of the other. The flow path is preferably formed within the dispenser, and the mechanical linkage is preferably a lever. An upstanding sleeve (20) is provided and axially elongate guide ribs (5) that project inwardly from the inner surface of the sleeve to guide the axial movement of the plunger and dispenser. The ribs (5) interact with the grooves (7) formed between the plunger and the dispenser.
Patent GB-2436391-A (GB)
Title: Image processing systems
Inventor: SMITH EUAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: A method of driving an electroluminescent display to display an image, the method comprising: inputting image data for said image; determining, using said image data, a first set of image subframe data for a first plurality of image subframes each representing a common spatial portion of said image, wherein said first plurality of image subframes combine to approximate said common spatial portion of said image; driving said display using said first set of image subframe data; determining, using said image data, a second set of image subframe data for a second plurality of image subframes each representing said common spatial portion of said image, wherein said second plurality of image subframes combine to approximate said common spatial portion of said image; and driving said display using said second set of image subframe data. The method can be used in multi-line addressing (MLA) or total matrix addressing (TMA) techniques, with reduced noise. It may be used for driving organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays.
Patent GB-2439980-A (GB)
Title: Modular integrated socket
Inventor: CHEN WEN-CHUN
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: A modular integrated socket apparatus comprises a shell (1), a pop-up structure (2), an adapter module (3), a connector base (4), and a coupling device (5). The pop-up structure (2), the adapter module (3), the connector base (4), and the coupling device (5) are mounted in the shell (1). The adapter module (3) is electrically connected to the connector base (4). When in use, the shell (1) and the adapter module (3) are located higher than the table by use of the pop-up structure (2) and the coupling device (5). As a result, the purpose of adding the connector of new hardware or power source can be achieved easily.
Patent GB-2425397-A (GB)
Title: An assembly for maintaining compression for electrical contact of the active area of an electrochemical cell
Inventor: MANN JOHN CALVIN
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2005-01-25
Abstract: An electrochemical cell structure has a first fluid chamber (54) and a resilient member (58) disposed in the first fluid chamber (54). An opening (62) permits communication of fluid into the first fluid chamber. An anode cavity (10) and a cathode cavity (14) are in fluid communication with the fluid chamber through the opening (62).
Patent GB-2440913-A (GB)
Title: Elliptical exercise apparatus
Inventor: HSU WEN-PIN
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: An elliptical exercise apparatus comprises two cranks 20, 20' disposed rotatably on a frame 10 and rotatable about a common crank axis, two rails 30, 30' each disposed fixedly on the frame 10 and having a non-circular guide slot 33, 33', two extension links 40, 40' connected respectively, radially, and slidably to the cranks 20, 20' and mounted with rollers 44, 44' disposed respectively and movably within the guide slots 33, 33', two connector members 50, 50' disposed on the frame 10 and reciprocal along a longitudinal direction of the frame 10, and two foot links 60, 60' each having a first end 61, 61' connected pivotally to the corresponding extension link 40, 40' and a second end 62, 62' connected pivotally to the corresponding connector member 50, 50'. When the rollers 44, 44' move along the rails 30, 30', the extension links 40, 40' are extendable and retractable relative to the cranks 20, 20', respectively.
Patent GB-2443275-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to laser beds for material cutting
Inventor: RAMSDEN JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B23K26/08
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: A laser bed, used for cutting various material components, consisting of a base frame Item 8, constructed from a flat metal sheet of specified dimensions and material specifications, having folded corrugations 9, with vertical sides 10, and a width represented by the dimension 'A', and a depth represented by dimension 'C'. Slots 11 of equal size and running the entire longitudinal length denoted by the dimension 'B'., and equal in length to the laser bed. A lattice style framework not shown is positioned within the base frame 8. This framework which is interchangeable in several different locations and positions within the base framework item 8.
Patent GB-2447619-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible ballot box
Inventor: SMITH LUKE JAMES
IPC: B65D37/00
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: A collapsible ballot box 1 comprises an enclosure having a base, side walls 7a-d and a lid 5, wherein the side walls 7a-d are formed of a flexible material. The box 1 further comprises first elongate stiffening elements 9a-d for the side walls 7a-d in the form of lengths of rigid plastics tubing. Where the enclosure is rectangular-box shaped, the first stiffening elements 9a-d are provided in the vertical corners. The box 1 also comprises second elongate stiffening elements 15 for the edges of the lid 5 in the form of a rigid band 15. Preferably the rigid band 15 is attached to the upper edges of the box 1 walls via hook and loop fasteners 19. Additionally a zip fastener may be provided between the lid 5 and the box. The side walls 7a-d of the box 1 may be transparent.
Patent GB-2434183-A (GB)
Title: Nonlinearly stacked low noise turbofan stator vane
Inventor: SCHUSTER WILLIAM
IPC: F04D29/54
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a nonlinearly stacked low noise turbofan stator vane (11). The stator is in an axial fan or compressor turbomachinery stage that is comprised of a collection of vanes whose highly three-dimensional shape is selected to reduce rotor-stator and rotorstrut interaction noise while maintaining the aerodynamic and mechanical performance of the vane. The nonlinearly stacked low noise turbofan stator vane reduces noise associated with the fan stage of turbomachinery to improve environmental compatibility. The stator vane (11) has a characteristic curve that is characterized by a nonlinear sweep and a nonlinear lean.
Patent GB-2443708-A (GB)
Title: DRM system which limits the duration of access to media data stored on an entertainment device
Inventor: POITIER EMMANUEL JAMES
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: A digital rights management system for an entertainment device is disclosed. The entertainment device receives media data, e.g. audio segments, from a media data source. The entertainment device has storage means for storing the media data. The period of time during which the media data may be accessed is limited. In one embodiment the entertainment device and the media data source are both games consoles used by respective users in a collaborative remix or jamming session. The console of a first user sends audio segments to the console of a second user and each user selects audio segments to contribute to the jamming session. For example one user might control drums and bass, and the other melody and vocals (see Fig. 5). The console which receives the audio segments only allows access to the audio segments for a limited duration. This may be the period of time during which the two consoles are connected to each other or it may be a predetermined period. In another embodiment, usage rights are communicated from the media data source to the entertainment device by means of a "signature" which comprises hardware identity, account identity and time limit information (see Fig. 10). This information may be hashed. The "signature" may further comprise an encryption key which can be used by the entertainment device to decrypt media data transmitted from the data source in encrypted form. The "signature" may be encrypted using a private key.