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Patent GB-2399635-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated spirit level
Inventor: THATCHER ROBIN WILLIAM
IPC: G01C9/32
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A spirit level comprises light emitting diodes to illuminate vials 3 and an electrical power supply. The electrical power supply comprises a dynamo generator which is driven manually via a rotatable handle 4. The rotatable handle may be folded away such that it does not extend beyond the body of the level or alternatively the handle may be detachable. The body of the level houses a rechargeable storage cell coupled to the generator. A switch to turn the light emitting diodes on and off further includes a time delay feature arranged to break the battery circuit after a predetermined time interval. The dynamo generator, storage cell and switch may be constructed as a single sealed water resistant unit. The device incorporates a generator to reduce problems associated with battery deterioration.
Patent GB-2388925-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling an internal combustion engine
Inventor: THOMAS ERIC D
IPC: F02D41/38
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: A method for controlling an internal combustion engine (10) includes determining the pressure within the cylinder with a pressure sensor (56, 58) which samples at the specific positions of the piston (14) indicating the properties of the thermodynamic cycle. The engine (100) is controlled and operating condition diagnosed in real time based on that series of cylinder pressures at corresponding piston positions.
Patent GB-2398223-A (GB)
Title: Protective garments
Inventor: BARLOW MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: A41D13/12
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: Protective garments 21,32 incorporate edges 30,31 which have fasteners such as hook and fleece patches or adhesive bands or clips in order that the seams can readily be broken and made in order to allow the garment to be put on by a user.
Patent GB-2406533-A (GB)
Title: Stage for a workpiece
Inventor: HARRIS PAUL GEORGE
IPC: B23Q1/01
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: A stage 10 for a workpiece comprises an upper member 13 for carrying a workpiece holder 15, a lower member 12 and two guide assemblies 16 mounting the upper member 13 on the lower member 12 to be rectilinearly displaceable relative thereto. The lower member 12 is in turn preferably similarly mounted on a fixed base plate 11 by further such guide assemblies 16, the two members 12, 13 being respectively displaceable in an X direction and a Y direction. At least one of the members 12 or 13, but preferably both members and also the base plate 11, is made of a machinable lightweight composite, for example aluminium alloy and silicon carbide, having a coefficient of thermal expansion not exceeding that of the principal material of the guide assemblies by more than substantially 50%, preferably by no more than 30 to 35%.
Patent GB-2402581-A (GB)
Title: Headset and method for informing user of incoming call signal
Inventor: KIM JONG HWAN
IPC: H04W92/08
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: A Bluetooth (R.T.M) headset and a method for informing a user of a mobile phone of an incoming call signal using the same. A controller built in the main body detects an open or closed state of the microphone boom 16 according to an on/off state of a boom switch on condition that the power on/off switch (26, Fig 1b not shown) is switched on, sets an incoming call indication mode to a ringing or melody mode if the boom is opened from the main body i.e. is in use, or sets an incoming call indication mode to a vibration mode if the boom is closed to the main body. Thus if the headset is off, not used or removed from the user, calling indication is by vibration. The vibration mode may also be automatically selected if the call is not answered within a preset time.
Patent GB-2410363-A (GB)
Title: Detecting misplaced cash items within cash drawers
Inventor: LARE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: In a method of detecting misplacement of cash items in a multi-compartment cash drawer, the drawer has means for measuring the amount of cash in each compartment and the method compares the cash measured as present before and after a transaction to detect any discrepancy resulting from the misplacement. The method includes the calling up of a table of cash movements. The cash drawer has weighing means for the individual compartments to determine the amount of cash in each.
Patent GB-2398997-A (GB)
Title: Safety kettle
Inventor: RENTON GARRY
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A kettle (1) has a plug (52) or other selectably openable closure preventing spillage of hot or boiling water if the kettle (1) is knocked over or dropped while in use. There is a condensing element (51), leading to an exit for hot water vapour or steam from the kettle (1), preventing a pressure build-up while condensing and cooling the steam or vapour until it emerges from the spout (10) at a reduced temperature. The condensing element (51) has an indirect vapour path (60) extending around a series of interleaved baffles (58, 59) to maximise the cooling effect. The kettle (1) may have a base unit to which it may be locked when in use, to reduce the chance of it being knocked over. An alternative closure (9, Figure 1) may extend across the full width of the kettle interior and include the condensing element.
Patent GB-2413284-A (GB)
Title: Device to alleviate depression
Inventor: LEAVER CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A61N2/02
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: This device alleviates depression in certain cases by means of an externally applied electromagnetic field. The signal is generated electrically and applied by means of a coil which can be suitably mounted near the subject's head. The signal is chosen to approximate the natural firing rate of brain cells. A typical frequency would be in the region of 1KHz and an induced electrical field of less than 1 volt per metre. The device is portable and easily cleaned. The device is capable of operation on batteries.
Patent GB-2415371-A (GB)
Title: Anchored duvet and duvet cover
Inventor: DIXON PENELOPE
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: An anchored duvet and duvet cover comprises a duvet 1, a duvet cover 4, and attachment means at each corner. The attachment means comprise a toggle attached by an elasticated cord 2 to the duvet and corresponding toggle holes 5 in the cover. The toggles are passed through the holes in order to attach the duvet to the cover thus preventing the duvet moving around within the cover and allowing the duvet to be fitted more easily. The arrangement further includes toggles and toggle holes located symmetrically between the corners (not shown).
Patent GB-2416197-A (GB)
Title: Shackle key
Inventor: POTTS MICHAEL
IPC: F16G15/06
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: This hand held tool facilitates the rotation of shackle pins, for the purpose of tightening or loosening such pins. This tool provides the user with a shape that is obvious to hold in the most suitable orientation and comfortably between thumb and fingers. It includes an irregularly shaped internal hole in which to locate the head of various sizes and designs of shackle/clevis pins, in such a way that this location allows easy rotation with a movement of the operators wrist.
Patent GB-2418063-A (GB)
Title: SOI power device
Inventor: AMARATUNGA GEHAN ANIL JOSEPH
IPC: H01L29/768
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: The equipotential lines within a thin film power device (eg LIGBT, LDMOS) are more evenly distributed by providing a thick buried oxide layer (  /  3-10 microns) beneath the device drift region. The thermal performance is improved by inverting the device, mounting it contact side down on a second semiconductor substrate and removing the original semiconductor substrate. Heat is conducted from the device through the contact metallization and the second semiconductor substrate. Contacts to the device and any control/sensing circuits may be made from above and below the device.
Patent GB-2406552-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular device for infrared vision
Inventor: MOISEL JOERG
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A vehicular infrared vision device comprises a velocity sensor and a display unit 4 which is controlled to switch off when a recommended maximum vehicle velocity is exceeded. This discourages inappropriate reliance on infrared vision for high speed driving. The device comprises an infrared radiation source 2, an infrared sensitive camera 3, the unit 4 displaying image data, a control unit 1, a sensing unit 6 and sensors 7. At high velocities, the display 4 is switched off gradually, suddenly or after a delay. A warning of such switching off may be provided to the driver. The display 4 may be switched back on manually, by using a headlamp flasher switch 5, for instance. When the display 4 switches off, the camera 3 and radiation source 2 may also be automatically switched off. The recommended maximum velocity may be derived from received radio signals, driving behavioural data or the road profile.
Patent GB-2420176-A (GB)
Title: Powered slidable door safety sensing system whose radiation receivers have greater vertical spacing than its respective radiation transmitters
Inventor: PLATT TERENCE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E05F15/00
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: A safety sensing system for use in a doorway of a powered slidable door; the system comprising: arrays or banks 34 of radiation transmitters; and an array of receivers 36 to provide a curtain of detecting beams across the doorway. The vertical separation or spacing between adjacent receivers (on D1 side of fig. 4) is greater than the vertical separation or spacing between the adjacent transmitters (e.g. D4, D5, figure 4). The vertical separation between adjacent receivers may be a multiple of vertical separation between adjacent transmitters. The number of transmitters may be a multiple of the number of receivers. There may be 'm' banks of transmitters with 'n' number of transmitters in each bank, where each transmitter is uniquely selectable by a bank selector 32. 'm' may be 2, 3, or 4, and 'n' can be 4 or 8. Transmitters and receivers may operate with time-division multiplexing. Transmitters may be sequentially driven to emit radiation pulses, and receivers may be outputted sequentially wherein only one of the receivers may be able to receive their light pulses during a period in which all transmitters emit sequentially.
Patent GB-2424981-A (GB)
Title: System for detecting the presence of an intruding body
Inventor: SOMNER TIMOTHY LAURIE
IPC: B61L23/00
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: The invention provides a system for detecting the presence of an intruding body in an unsafe or prohibited area, comprising a control circuit 1, a battery power source 2, a sensor array 5,7,9,11, 12 and 13 and an alarm output array 16-18, the system being switched by a signal received from the sensor array from a dormant state in which a minimal current is drawn from the battery power source to an active state in which a greater current is drawn and in which warning information is generated and transmitted by the alarm output array.
Patent GB-2422819-A (GB)
Title: Carton having a strap-type carrying handle
Inventor: MARIE PHILIPPE
IPC: B65D5/46
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: In a carton for beverage containers having a series of main panels (12-22) for forming a sleeve and having end closure panels (38-41) for closing the opposite ends of the sleeve, a carrying handle (84) is formed from a strap of material, each end of the strap (84) being secured between one of said end closure panels (38, 40) and an additional securing panel (65, 65a), each securing panel being connected to an adjacent end panel (38, 40) and folded into overlapping relationship therewith to sandwich the end of the strap (84) so that a strong reinforcement to the carrying handle is provided. The carrying handle is formed when the end closure panels (38, 40) are moved into a closed position such that at least a central portion of the strap stands proud of one of the main panels (18) so that the strap can be grasped by a user to carry the carton.
Patent GB-2427007-A (GB)
Title: Spray gun with pivoting coupling having wear resistant bearing
Inventor: CHEN CHIN-YUAN
IPC: B05B15/68
Filed: 2005-02-15
Abstract: A water spraying gun 50 has a pivoting coupling between its inlet 40 and outlet 50, so that the angle of the spray relative to the inlet 40 member can be adjusted. A bearing sleeve 70 is provided to reduce or prevent contact between the inlet 41 and outlet 54 members to reduce wear and increase the life of the spray gun 50. The bearing 70 may be made of a wear resistant material. The bearing may be particularly useful when the inlet and outlet members are made of metal.
Patent GB-2411779-A (GB)
Title: Electric plug removal aid
Inventor: DAVIES IAN MELVILLE
IPC: H01R13/633
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: An electric plug removal aid 1 comprises a generally planar member having a plurality of elongate sections, each elongate section provided with at least one aperture 6, 7, 8 for engagement with a plug terminal 3, 4, 5, such that the device may be placed to form a loop around the electric plug 20, thereby providing a handle to facilitate removal of the plug from a corresponding socket. The electric plug removal aid may be provided with a label area 2 and a cut-out portion (9, Fig. 3) through which the cable of the plug can pass. Also disclosed is a sheet (Fig. 1) comprising a plurality of such removal aids.
Patent GB-2424493-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications system and method
Inventor: ALLAN ROBERT MARK
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: A telecommunications system for providing internet protocol multi-media services in accordance with a service level agreement specifying conditions for a communications session in which internet protocol data is communicated to and from a mobile user equipment is provided. The system comprises an internet protocol multi-media sub-system operable to provide the internet protocol multi-media communications session to the mobile user equipment, a mobile access network for providing a mobile communications facility to the mobile user equipment for the internet protocol multi-media communications session, and a signal transfer point. The signal transfer point is operable to receive signalling data messages communicated to and from the mobile access network for providing the internet protocol multi-media communications session, to receive subscriber data of the mobile user equipment communicated to the mobile access network from the home location register of the mobile user equipment as part of a communications session establishment procedure, the subscriber data including data representing the service level agreement for providing the multi-media communications session, and to adapt the subscriber data to set triggering conditions in the mobile access network in accordance with the service level agreement. The system also comprises a local access control function operable in response to reporting messages received from the mobile access network generated by the mobile access network when the triggering conditions are satisfied to determine whether the mobile user equipment is communicating in accordance with the service level agreement, and to control the multimedia communications session in accordance with the service level agreement. By setting the triggering conditions in the mobile access network in this way, a local access control function associated with the mobile access network can assume control over communications to and from the user equipment.
Patent GB-2424920-A (GB)
Title: Push down door stopping device
Inventor: FERGUSON STAFFORD EZEKIEL
IPC: E05C17/44
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: A door stopping device comprises a casing 15 which locates onto a lower edge of a door and has slots 18 guiding pins 22 which project from a sliding member 17 carrying a rubber foot 16. Foot pressure on a member 14 depresses member 17 downwardly against a return spring 21 to engage the foot 6 with the floor and stop door movement. Teeth 13 on a pivoted locking member 12 secure the member 17 in the depressed position and a foot-operated flap 11 acts to push back the member 12 against a spring 19 to release the member 17 to rise.
Patent GB-2414648-A (GB)
Title: Carbonated tea
Inventor: CLEMENTS ROGER
IPC: A23F3/34
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A process comprises the production of carbonated "tea". This would be a process where tea (defined below) is brewed with hot water and then carbonated or infused with carbon dioxide gas to produce a fizzy drink, most likely enjoyed cold as an iced tea over ice, although not necessarily. The process of carbonating the beverage will be done by the usual method of infusing the liquid with CO2 gas to produce the carbonation. The carbonated tea targets camellia sinensis (what is considered true tea), but also what is generically termed as "tea" (and/or an infusion), but is commonly considered tea in the general nature of what the public considers and/or perceives as tea. This includes tea proper (camellia sinensis), but could include a variety of added flavourings and colours; and tea infusions with added flavourings (i.e. Earl Grey Tea [oil of Bergamot], lemon flavoured green tea,), including stabilizers and preservatives (for shelf life) as well as various types of sweeteners. Milk/dairy products could also added. This tea could include various ratios of tea concentrate to water it will also relate to the addition of catechins and the presence of caffeine and/or the addition of caffeine for a stimulant and an alertness benefit.
Patent GB-2427023-A (GB)
Title: Light monitoring device
Inventor: POPE STEPHEN
IPC: G02B27/14
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: A monitoring device for monitoring a light beam, comprises a beam splitter and a first photodetector arranged such that, in use, an input light beam to be monitored is split into first and second separate beam portions by the beam splitter. The first and second beam portions are routed via separate respective optical paths having differing optical path lengths within the beam splitter, and subsequently are at least partially recombined such that interference occurs between them and a resultant recombined beam is detected by the photodetector. The monitoring device may monitor the wavelength of the input light beam, and thus the device may be a wavelength locker or a transmitter incorporating a wavelength locker.
Patent GB-2411610-A (GB)
Title: Fluid control device
Inventor: LAKER JONATHAN PAUL
IPC: B05B1/18
Filed: 2003-12-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a device for reducing the amount of water or other fluid discharged at a tap (4), which device comprises a body member (1) having an inlet adapted to be connected to a supply of water or other fluid, dual outlets through which the fluid is to be discharged to the locus, one fluid path between said inlet and said outlet is controlled by a flow/pressure responsive valve mechanism (10) located in the inner fluid path (9) between said inlet and outlet.
Patent GB-2415218-A (GB)
Title: Expandable tubing with compensation members for preventing axial contraction
Inventor: JOHNSON CRAIG D
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: A wellbore production system includes an expandable device 28, having a plurality of slots 32. The device may be a sand-screen or hole-patch. The device includes expansion compensation portions 38, which may have spring segments 40. The compensation portions avoid axial contraction induced by radial expansion. The system also includes an expansion mechanism, preferably a cone 68, to cause the device to expand.
Patent GB-2419008-A (GB)
Title: Restricting reverse navigation when chaining applications in an interactive computing device
Inventor: HELLMAN MATS
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A method of chaining applications or application views on memory-constrained interactive computing devices such as PDAs, mobile telephones, digital cameras, digital music players, laptop computers, etc. A single step back navigation model is provided where only a single previous application state, accessible with a BACK key or button, is stored. For example, if a first application is left in a specific state by navigating to a second application, the specific state of the first application will be lost as soon as the second application chains to a third application. Thus the BACK link to the first application is broken but the second application and its state can be restored once the third application has completed its task. The invention combines fast and efficient access to a new task with the ability to return to a previous task without the need to build up and store long application chains.
Patent GB-2433334-A (GB)
Title: Translation of database to visual profile
Inventor: MALLISON TYLER ALEXANDER
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: This is a process for analyzing the contents of a person's wardrobe. Collected data is translated into symbols or visual forms, such as skirt 2, pair of boots 3, pair of trousers 4 using a visual language. This data may then be clustered 1 and oriented according to a framework, such as a grid or some other organizing structure. The resulting framework creates a visual profile that is highly unique to each individual, but sharing common characteristics with other individuals, allowing for the identification of patterns of purchase, use and other factors that pertain to designing, manufacturing, selling and purchasing of wardrobe items. The profile provides a relative comparison of one individual to another individual, group of individuals or organisation, which can be used for assessment of compatibility and appropriateness, among other uses. This process has further application in such areas including, but not limited to, home d’cor, medicine, fitness training and insurance.
Patent GB-2420455-A (GB)
Title: Multiple-contact woven power connectors
Inventor: SWEETLAND MATTHEW
IPC: H01R13/24
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to multiple-contact woven power connectors that have at least a first set of loading fibers and at least a first set of conductors. When woven onto a set of loading fibers, the conductors define a space. The loading fibers are capable of delivering contact forces at the contact points of the conductors. The conductors can comprise a power circuit or a return circuit. The power connectors may also include tensioning springs that are capable of generating tensile loads within the loading fibers. The power connectors may further include mating conductors that can be coupled to the power/return circuits. When disposed within the first and second spaces, respectively, electrical connections between the conductors and the mating conductors can be established.
Patent GB-2422626-A (GB)
Title: Sealed multilateral junction system
Inventor: SMITH RAY C
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A method of forming a wellbore junction in a subterranean well, the method comprising the steps of: drilling a first wellbore (204); installing a casing string (208) in the first wellbore (204); drilling a second wellbore (206) extending outwardly from the first wellbore (208); aligning a window (210) formed through a sidewall at the casing string (208) with the second wellbore (206); and installing a liner string (212) through the window (210) and into the second wellbore (206), the liner string (212) including an engagement device/flange (214) thereon which engages the casing string (208), thereby preventing further outward displacement of the liner string (212) through the window (210).
Patent GB-2421341-A (GB)
Title: Ink jet heater chip with internally generated clock signal
Inventor: EDELEN JOHN GLENN
IPC: B41J2/05
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A method for generating a clock pulse train within a heater chip of an ink jet printer that is used to serially load data into the chip eliminates the need for an externally generated clock signal. These heater chips with internally generated clock signals allow for reduced print head cost.