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Patent GB-2400963-A (GB)
Title: A user interface for the retrieval of products in electronic form
Inventor: TREE IAN DAVID
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2001-05-02
Abstract: To retrieve products in electronic form a template is displayed having links to products. Index data representing an index of products is organised hierarchically in dependance on the type of product. Displayable index interfaces are formed from the template with added links to products or groups of products. The links are also arranged in accordance with the structure and order of the hierarchical index. The products and groups of products displayed may be available at a single site and index data may be transmitted to a central computer for the indexing of products at a plurality of such sites.
Patent GB-2406618-A (GB)
Title: Pump unloading arrangement
Inventor: JERVIS MARK J
IPC: E02F9/22
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: In a hydraulic system that has first 12 and second 16 pumps, a pressure compensation circuit 14 unloads the output of the second pump to reduce the power demanded of the engine that drives the pumps thus conserving energy. The first pump is directly connected to a supply line 14 which has a first bypass compensator 48 to the tank line. A back flow check valve 18 couples the second pump to the supply line with the second pump unloaded by a second compensator valve 54. When pressure in the supply line is significantly greater than the load pressure from load sensing ports 29, 37 of the actuator valves by an amount set by compensator bias springs 49, 55 a bypass valve opens. Spring bias 55 of the second compensator is less than that of the first 49. A load sensing circuit orifice arrangement is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2409076-A (GB)
Title: Subsurface illumination, a hybrid wave equation-ray-tracing method
Inventor: BERNITSAS NIKOLAOS
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A method for improving illumination analysis in seismic data having steps of: selecting a model of the medium 54, a source 20 and a receiver 24, a reflecting surface 62, finding a reflection point 70 and the associated Fresnel zone according to Fermat principle using ray tracing, calculating the illumination in the Fresnel zone using the wave equation, repeating the illumination calculation for all frequencies all points on the reflecting surface 62 and all source and the receiver pairs. The resulting illumination image may be used to assess the quality of or improve the seismic image of the same medium.
Patent GB-2412709-A (GB)
Title: Pipelaying vessel
Inventor: BURSAUX GABRIEL ANDRE
IPC: F16L1/20
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: There is disclosed a variety of arrangements for laying of rigid pipe from reeled storage and/or on-board welding fabrication. Thirteen independent aspects of the invention are identified. In one particular arrangement (3a-3b), a tilting lay tower (106) having two travelling clamps (210, 220) is provided centrally on a pipelay vessel with a radius control arch (140) pivotable to receive rigid pipe from either port or starboard lay paths. A vertical axis reel or carousel (104) is provided, within an arrangement of curved takeoff arms (130, 134) and a large radius curved wall (128). By these means, pipe can be loaded onto the carousel either clockwise or anti-clockwise, and can be supplied to the lay tower via the port or starboard lay path. Continuous rigid product fabricated by a selection of welding lines (112, 114, 116) at the port side can be guided around the large radius wall either for reeling onto the carousel or for direct feeding to the lay tower. A stinger (110) at the starboard side can be used for on-loading of prefabricated pipe. A pipe elevator (150) can erect larger pipe stalks (double- or quad-joints) from deck level for welding within the tower. Flexible product can be stored within an inner compartment (1042) of the carousel and laid via the same tower. The vessel may be a reversible conversion of a FPSO.
Patent GB-2420562-A (GB)
Title: Emulsion Ink
Inventor: ADAMS CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: C09D11/02
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion ink comprises a water phase and an oil phase, wherein the water phase comprises a carbon black pigment having a pH of less than 6. The emulsion ink maintains stable rheology on ageing.
Patent GB-2419055-A (GB)
Title: Optical and electrical channel feedback in optical transceiver module
Inventor: HOFMEISTER RUDOLF J
IPC: G02B6/26
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: Optical transceivers have loopback and pass-through paths for diagnosing transceiver components and optical networks connected to the optical transceiver or for routing data out of the transceiver in a pass-through mode. The loopback paths are selectively configured so that a selected number of the components in the transceiver are included in the loopback path. Where more than one loopback path is present, a network administrator can select which components will be included in a particular test so that, depending on whether a signal is returned on the loopback path as intended, the network administrator can determine which components are operating correctly and which are faulty. The loopbacks can be configured to run on the electrical side of the transceiver from input port to output port or on the optical side from receiver to transmitter. The pass-through paths can be used to connect the transceiver to other devices.
Patent GB-2419603-A (GB)
Title: Composite material with a copper matrix
Inventor: FUNAKI MITSUHIRO
IPC: C22F1/08
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: A composite material for welding electrodes comprises 0.1-5.0 weight % alumina powder or titanium boride powder dispersed in a copper matrix. This material has a hardness not less than 30 HRB, an electrical conductivity of not less than 85 IACS% and a thermal conductivity of not less than 350 W/mK. The material can be used to make electrode welding tips.
Patent GB-2435516-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle object sensing assembly
Inventor: MAASS KLAUS-PETER
IPC: E05F15/00
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: An object sensing assembly for attachment to a frame (10C) surrounding a vehicle opening such as a window (8) senses an object such as a hand in said opening. The assembly comprises a flexible seal member (60) with first and second separate electrically conductive members (66, 72) within, and vehicle frame trim means (90) for attachment to said frame (10C). The flexible seal member is positioned adjacent to an inside surface of said vehicle frame trim means to sense an object in close proximity thereto. The conductive members energised by a VCO form a capacitor with a field extending below the seal member such that a close object changes the capacitance which is sensed by control circuitry to stop the window closing. Members (66, 72) may also be squashed together similarly changing the capacitance.
Patent GB-2422085-A (GB)
Title: Reduced sugar citrus juice beverages
Inventor: CETRULO THERESE
IPC: A23L27/30
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: Citrus juice beverage products and their method of production are formulated to reduce the sugar content of the beverage while the beverage products have sensory, taste, mouth feel and texture characteristics that mimic those of whole citrus juice. Orange juice beverage products are especially preferred. The beverage products have a relatively low Brix, on the order of between 7 and about 8 Brix. Also included in the beverage product is a sweetener which does not add a significant caloric load to the beverage product. A sinking pulp added to the beverage product in an amount to achieve texture and other sensory characteristics of a whole juice.
Patent GB-2422836-A (GB)
Title: Protein binding miniature proteins
Inventor: SCHEPARTZ ALANNA S
IPC: C12Q1/70
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a protein scaffold, such as an avian pancreatic polypeptide, that can be modified by substitution of two or more amino acid residues that are exposed on the alpha helix domain of the polypeptide when the polypeptide is in a tertiary form.
Patent GB-2438644-A (GB)
Title: Platform screen door
Inventor: TATE DEREK
IPC: E05F15/14
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A control system for a platform screen door system, which platform screen door system has a door drive means and a microprocessor door drive control means adapted to control the opening and closing of the door (1) according to a predetermined profile, the control system comprising at least one probe adapted to monitor the drive means and/or door motion, the control system further comprising a controller adapted to control the door drive means, wherein in use, the controller brakes the door drive means if a signal from the probe is outside a predetermined door operating envelope.
Patent GB-2438612-A (GB)
Title: Restraint for a vehicle at a loading bay
Inventor: COWEN NICHOLAS
IPC: B65G69/00
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: The apparatus restrains a vehicle at a loading bay during loading/unloading. A tensioning device, such as a ratchet buckle 1, applies tension to a tension element, such as a strap or a chain, when the tensioning device and the tensioning element are connected between an anchorage on the vehicle and an anchorage at the loading bay. A detecting device (13, 14) detects that the tension exceeds a given threshold. Preferably the apparatus includes a locking device for locking the tensioning device so as to prevent release of the tension by the tensioning device, the locking device being operable only when the detecting device has detected that the tension exceeds the threshold.
Patent GB-2426362-A (GB)
Title: Providing A Marketplace For Web Services
Inventor: FREDERICK ROBERT
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium is described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by providing an electronic Web service (WS) marketplace via which third-party WS providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who locate and purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace. Some or all available WSes may have associated use prices and or non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes may be provided only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions. In some situations, WS consumers may also purchase subscriptions to provide later access to registered WSes. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring it, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
Patent GB-2440762-A (GB)
Title: Cache tracker and peer tracker for peer to peer network
Inventor: TWISS ADAM
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: A peer to peer (P2P) network 400 consists of a peer nodes 102a-c and caches 312a,b. The peer nodes have a client for downloading digital objects. A private tracker 404 manages the distribution of the objects among the caches. A public tracker manages 406 the distribution of the objects among the peers. The network may also have one or more content servers 402 for providing the digital objects. A cache location server may tell the peers the location of the caches. Pieces of an object may be transferred from a content server to a cache. The availability of the object may be announced before the transfer to the cache is complete. The peers may upload pieces of the object to the caches and may provide them to other peers.
Patent GB-2427452-A (GB)
Title: A connector for releasable connection between an anchorage in the form of a female part arranged on a floating means and a male part formed at the end of a
Inventor: DYBVIK JOERGEN
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A connector (10) for releasable connection between an anchorage in the form of a female part (1) ranged on a floating means and a male part (2) formed at the end of a retrievable umbilical (3) provided with a bend stiffener (4) is disclosed. The male part (2) comprises a mandrel body (5) having a pulling head (6) for connection to a pulling means at one end and the umbilical (3) at the other end. The male part (2) comprises a sleeve formed body (7) that is fixed to the mandrel body (5) by shearable elements (8). The bend stiffener (4) is fixed directly to the sleeve formed body (7) and is designed for abutment against and parking together with the bend stiffener (4) within the female part (1) while the remaining part of the male part (2) including the umbilical (3) is designed to be pulled further up through the female part (1) for fluid communication and connection on a floating means or a vessel.
Patent GB-2431818-A (GB)
Title: Sequential switching of relay servers according to server state
Inventor: OZAKI TAKAHIRO
IPC: H04L12/66
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A communication control method of a communication system which connects an IP network to plural networks including IP communication devices through routers provided for respective networks, which communicates between the IP communication devices of the different networks through the IP network with IP-packetised data, and which contains plural relay servers including a first and second relay servers, the method includes: determining whether peer-to-peer communication between the IP communication devices can be conducted by using a test packet through the first and second relay servers and the router; relaying the IP packet by the first or second relay server between the IP communication devices determined that the peer-to-peer communication cannot be conducted; and sequentially switching a relay server to relay the IP packet according to a state of the first relay server, from the first relay server to a relay server other than the first relay server. Suitable for use in networks with routers that apply Network Address Translation (NAT).
Patent GB-2445351-A (GB)
Title: Paddle racket having reduced air resistance
Inventor: SHENG TSENG YI
IPC: A63B59/00
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: A paddle racket or racquet 10 comprises a head frame 20 having two parallel ball hitting surfaces 22, a periphery, and a handle 30, the periphery having at least one concave or indented area 24. The head frame may include at least one convex or protruding area 26 adjacent the concave area(s), the or each convex area being provided with an air guiding channel 265 having at least two openings 267. The air guiding channel(s) 265 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the ball hitting surfaces. The channel(s) may have a cross shape extending between four openings provided in lateral surfaces of their respective convex area (see fig. 2), or may have a T shape with the head of the T extending from opposite lateral sides of the convex area and the stem of the T extending radially outwardly of the head frame (see fig. 3). The or each convex area 26 may include a top side 261 and four lateral sides 263, with the respective air guide channel(s) having (i) one opening provided on the top side and two openings respectively formed on two of the lateral sides (see fig. 3), or (ii) four openings respectively formed on the four lateral sides (see. fig 2).
Patent GB-2440537-A (GB)
Title: Blind mounting system
Inventor: WILSON NEIL
IPC: E06B9/266
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: A system is for mounting a blind at a glazed aperture is disclosed, the blind including a head assembly 24 and a slave bar (108, Fig. 10) between which extends one or more blind panels (102, Fig. 10), the glazed aperture comprising a frame 10, a glazing pane 20a and a flexible or resilient bead 22 which bears against the glazing pane. The system comprises mounting means 38, 40 to mount the head assembly at the top of the glazed aperture, and first and second mounting brackets 78, 80, each comprising a first portion having a first laterally extending planar finger 82 which slides between the bead and the glazing pane, and a second portion 84 defining an attachment formation 86 orthogonal to the plane of the glazing pane. A support cord (106, Fig. 8a) extends from one attachment formation, through one end of the slave bar into the head assembly and through the other end of the slave bar to the other attachment formation (Fig. 10).
Patent GB-2435863-A (GB)
Title: Folding bicycle
Inventor: HON DAVID TAK-WEI
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: The bicycle has a frame with a main beam 3, with a rear fork 2 hinged 6 to it on an axis at an acute angle to a main axle for pedals. The main beam 3 has a forward folding joint 4 for the front wheel and is S-shaped when viewed from above to accommodate front and rear wheels on either side when the bicycle is folded. On the rear fork 2 is installed a support bar 5 which rests against the frame when the bicycle is in its operative condition. The bicycle is more compact and has a less width after being folded. The support bar 5 can have a ball end which engages in a flexible mount on the frame.
Patent GB-2438323-A (GB)
Title: Selection of a wireless network connection based on predefined profiles
Inventor: CHIN ALLEN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: A client device selects a useable wireless network connection by iterating through a plurality of wireless LAN profiles. Access points that have failed to provide a useable wireless network connection for the client device in the past are stored on an exclusion list within the client device.
Patent GB-2440250-A (GB)
Title: Respirator mask with supply tube
Inventor: MUELLER RUEDIGER
IPC: A62B18/08
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: An arrangement for supplying a fluid to the interior of a respirator mask is to be improved in such a way that a supply tube (6) for liquid for drinking can easily be secured to the body of the respirator mask (3). For this purpose, there are provided on the supply tube (6) a bulge (10) extending round the supply tube (6) having holes (11) into which a stopper (8) on the respirator mask (3) can be inserted.
Patent GB-2451246-A (GB)
Title: Powershift gearbox with synchronizing and energy recovery power units
Inventor: MADGE JOHN GORDON
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 2007-07-21
Abstract: A powershift gearbox 10 comprises two input shafts 14A, 14B which are driven, via two main clutches 62A, 62B, by a prime mover 90. The input shafts 14A, 14B have input gears 22-34 which are fixed to the input shafts 14A, 14B by dog clutches 60A-60D and are meshed with output gears 25-37 permanently fixed to output shaft 16. Power units, e.g. electric motors/generators, hydraulic motors 80A, 80B coupled to input shafts 14A, 14B may be used to provide addition torque when starting/accelerating or they may be used to synchronize dog clutches 60A-60D with input gears 22-34. Alternatively the power units 80A, 80B may be used to provide regenerative braking. In another independent claim the invention relates to magnetically or hydraulically controlling engagement of the dog clutches. For example, magnetic clutching rings (74A, 74B, fig 5) are caused to move axially by a magnetic field created by an electrical current in windings (112A, 112B). Clutching rings (74A, 74B) haves external splines which engage with internal splines in gears 24-32 and the clutching rings (74A, 74B) are moved in either direction by reversal of current in the winding (112A, 112B).
Patent GB-2443911-A (GB)
Title: Reducing power consumption in digital broadcast receivers
Inventor: NAKAMOTO SHINJI
IPC: G10L19/14
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: The invention relates to reducing power consumption in a digital broadcast receiver. In particular, it relates to reducing power consumption in the digital audio processing circuits of a receiver. A receiver, fig. 1, is equipped with a separating unit 107 for separating coded audio data and band expansion information from the broadcast signal. The receiver decodes the audio coded data in an 'Advanced Audio Coding' (AAC) decoding unit 109 to produce low frequency band audio data. The receiver produces high frequency band audio data by processing the low frequency band audio data together with the band expansion information data in a 'Spectral Band Replication' (SBR) processing unit 111. (SBR: registered trademark.) However, the SBR unit 111 increases power consumption. The various embodiments of the invention all relate to switching the receiver between a first, normal mode in which the SBR function is active, giving higher sound quality but requiring higher power consumption, and a second, power saving mode giving only low band audio but with lower power consumption. The switching 151 is controlled by sensing various conditions such as battery condition / power saving (fig.2), time of day (fig.3), use of an earphone socket (fig.5), ambient noise (fig.6), type of programme (fig.7), or even the position of the receiver as sensed by a GPS receiver (fig.9).
Patent GB-2455739-A (GB)
Title: Suction hose arrangement for vacuum cleaners
Inventor: MARSDEN JENNIFER KATHRYN
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A suction hose for a vacuum cleaner, comprises holding elements (40, 44, fig 4) which are provided on parts of the hose 20 spaced from one another lengthwise thereof, the holding elements (40, 44, fig 4) being engageable one with another to hold the parts of the hose 20 alongside one another. At least one of the holding elements (40, 44, fig 4) is freely moveable along the hose 20 and at least one is held in a fixed position and the holding elements preferably have interengaging formations so that they can engage with one another. The holding elements hold the hose in a coiled or wrapped formation during storage.
Patent GB-2457491-A (GB)
Title: Identifying a remote network user having a password
Inventor: LISTER EWAN
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: A remote network user connects to an authenticating entity and sends a password to the entity. The entity generates a first random key value, generates a hash of the password and logically combines (e.g. by XOR) the first key value and the hashed password to produce a second key value. The entity then generates a random number, encrypts it using the first key value and logically combined the encrypted number with the password to derive a third key value. The random number and second and third key values are then sent to the remote user, who is able to derive the first key value from this data. The entity also stores the transmitted items against a username ID. Both parties share the hashing and encryption algorithms and logical combination functions, so are then able to regenerate the first key value in a subsequent authentication phase, and if they match (fig.3) then the first key value is then used by the remote user to generate one-time passwords for communication with online services, e.g. banks etc. Biometric data may be used to produce the password.
Patent GB-2458451-A (GB)
Title: Controlling Pronation or Supination in Footwear via a Control Element
Inventor: FOSTER DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A43B7/14
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: The control element (3, fig. 1) is for installation in a sole (5) of an article of footwear (1). The control element (3) comprises a rearfoot portion 13, a central portion 15 and a forefoot portion 17. The forefoot portion 17 is suitable for supporting medial and/or lateral portions of a wearer's foot. The central portion 15 joins the rearfoot portion 13 and the forefoot portion 17. The rearfoot portion 13 provides an inclined support 19 for controlling pronation. The present invention also relates to an article of footwear (1) incorporating a control element (3) therein.
Patent GB-2448061-A (GB)
Title: Tape measure housing
Inventor: SHUTE MATTHEW R
IPC: B65H75/34
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: A tape measure a housing having first and second housing portions 2, 22 joined by a seam 110 that is asymmetrically disposed on the assembled housing. The first housing portion 1 comprises a receptacle in which the tape measure components are located and the second housing portion 22 comprises a cover that encloses the receptacle. The housing is weighted such that the center of gravity of the housing is oriented so that the housing will assume a predetermined orientation when dropped from a height.