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Patent GB-2414890-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced language support for legacy call control system
Inventor: LI GUANG
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: This invention provides a method and apparatus for, incorporation, with a non-modifiable legacy IP telephony call control system, of additional language character support, that further, does not compromise the maturity of the call control system. A system according to the present invention comprises (A) a legacy call control system for receiving incoming events and legacy strings and, in response, outputing resulting events and said legacy strings; and (B) an adapter for, (i) receiving said incoming events and alternate strings, (ii) generating said legacy strings corresponding to said alternate strings, (iii) passing said incoming events and said corresponding legacy strings to said legacy call control system, (iv) receiving from said legacy call control system said resulting events and said corresponding legacy strings, (v) identifying said alternate strings using said received corresponding legacy strings and (vi) outputing said resulting events and said alternate strings.
Patent GB-2415735-A (GB)
Title: Bi-stable clip made from sheet material
Inventor: PECK JULIAN CLAUDE
IPC: F16B2/20
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A bi-stable clip suitable for gripping paper comprises: a first member 3 and second member 1, joined at 2 to receive items to be clipped therebetween, first member 3 being formed of sheet material and having an aperture 6 with at least some of the material around the aperture 6 being plastically deformed such as by crimping at 9, the shape of first member 3 is such that it has two stable positions, a first position of convex shape and second position of concave shape, the second member 1 is sufficiently stiff to retain its shape regardless of the position of the first member. Preferably the second member exhibits longitudinal grooves to increase its rigidity. Preferably the clips are designed so as to be nested, alternatively they may include teeth 10, 12 and a bridge (15, figure 14). A final embodiment illustrates a clip wherein the second member is also of bi-stable form.
Patent GB-2402965-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary lock comprising threaded stud and quick-release nut
Inventor: HUGHES ALAN DAVID
IPC: E05B65/10
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: An auxiliary security lock (10) for a window/door (22) and its frame (40) comprises: a screw-threaded stud (26) that is secured to, for example, the window/door; a keeper (14) that has a hole (44) to receive the stud and that is secured to, for example, the frame; and a nut (16) that can be screwed onto the stud to bear against the keeper when the window/door is closed to hold the window/door tightly closed. The nut and/or stud have a quick-release feature (60,62) to enable the nut to be removed from the stud without the need to unscrew the nut to the distal end of the stud. Because a screw-threaded nut and stud are employed, the nut can be tightened to hold the window/door tightly closed taking into account variations in the fitting of the security lock or variations in, for example, the depth of different window/door frames. Because of the quick-release feature, the security lock can be unlocked quickly, regardless of how far along the stud the nut needs to be placed in order to hold the window/door tightly closed. The lock may comprise a spring (30) to urge the keeper towards the nut. A flexible tether (18) may connect the nut to the other parts of the lock. A child-proof device may also be provided.
Patent GB-2418265-A (GB)
Title: Alarm Clock Device
Inventor: NORRIS TIMOTHY SWEYN
IPC: G04G15/00
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: There is provided an alarm clock device (10) including: <SL> <LI>(a) a clock for measuring time (tp); <LI>(b) an alarm detector for detecting when the measured time (tp) exceeds at least one predetermined time (tA) and switching an alarm signal in response thereto from an inactive state to an active state during an associated alarm period (tL) after the predetermined time (tA); <LI>(c) a vibratory stimulator (440) for receiving said alarm signal, said stimulator (440) being operable to vibrate when the alarm signal is in said active state during the alarm period (tL), and substantially not vibrate when the alarm signal returns after the alarm period (tL) to said inactive state, </SL> wherein the stimulator is operable to vibrate during the alarm period (tL) to cause orgasmic-type stimulation when inserted within an abdominal region of a human being (100).
Patent GB-2407492-A (GB)
Title: Bed having a rectangular base frame which includes side frames and end frames which are connected by a sliding interfit of respective coupling members thereon
Inventor: BROADBENT DAVID
IPC: A47C19/02
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: A rectangular base bed frame 10 (Fig. 1) comprises a pair of opposed end frame members (11),12 (Fig.3) which can be assembled together with side frame members (13,14) to form the frame. Each side frame member carries a respective first coupling member (15,Fig.7) at each end thereof and each end frame member carries a pair of second coupling members (16,Fig.8) located one at or near each end thereof. The respective coupling members of each side frame member are slidably inter-engaged in an interfit with respective second coupling members on the end frame members to secure the side and end frame members and to form rigid corner assemblies of the frame which resist relative separation of the frame members. The coupling members may be U-shaped and also taper downwardly. The frame may also include an intermediate frame member (17,Fig.4) to support an array of slats. The arrangement may be supplied to a customer in a pre-assembled form to minimise storage/transport volumes.
Patent GB-2410528-A (GB)
Title: Surface fastener with side and cross barriers
Inventor: AKENO MITSURU
IPC: A44B18/00
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: A surface fastener, for integral moulding with a cushion body, has longitudinal barriers 4 on either side, and transverse barriers 7 across its width. These seal the fastener against the invasion of resin when the cushion is moulded. The transverse barriers have engaging elements on the top, so that there is no area without engaging elements.
Patent GB-2423886-A (GB)
Title: A PCMCIA card providing an audio transmission system for a computer
Inventor: NASH CURTIS GREGORY
IPC: H04B1/02
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: A PCMCIA card 1 is provided with a software interface 5 that enables audio data to be exchanged between the PCMCIA card 1 and the computer 3. The PCMCIA card 1 comprises an audio signal amplifier 7 which receives, in use, an audio signal from the computer 3, amplifies the audio signal, and sends the amplified audio signal to a FM radio transmitter 9 provided on the PCMCIA card. The FM transmitter 9 is controlled by software on the computer 3 and transmits the amplified audio signal on a selected frequency, via an antenna 10 on the PCMCIA card 1, to a remote radio receiver 11 remote from the computer 3. The radio receiver 11 may be a bespoke radio receiver or a standard existing radio receiver as might be found on known domestic audio systems. A remote control can be provided to control the radio receiver so as to be able to adjust the volume of the transmitted audio signal, and to select tracks or the like from the CD or MP3 player or the like used by the computer.
Patent GB-2423881-A (GB)
Title: Detecting known video entities taking into account regions of disinterest
Inventor: KOENIG RICHARD
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: A method for detecting a known video entity within a video stream includes receiving a video stream and continually creating statistical parameterized representations of the video stream. The statistical parameterized representations are continually compared to a plurality of fingerprints each including statistical parameterized representations of a known video entity. A known video entity in the video stream is detected when a particular fingerprint of the plurality of fingerprints has at least a threshold level of similarity with the video stream. In order to exclude regions including overlays, channel logos, banners, etc. a region of disinterest is defined and excluded from the fingerprint comparison process. The fingerprints may be created using colour coherence vectors, colour histograms or subsampling of an image.
Patent GB-2423800-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle with emergency auxiliary gear selector
Inventor: JERGER ROBERT
IPC: B60K20/04
Filed: 2005-03-05
Abstract: A motor vehicle comprises a transmission control system 10 for an automatic gearbox 11 which has a number of operating modes, eg drive park, reverse neutral. The transmission control system 10 comprises a transmission control unit 13 electrically connected, eg by a CAN bus, to a shift selector 14 having a number of selector positions and sensors 15b that detect a position of lever 15a which selects the operating modes of the transmission. If a failure occurs in, for example, the shift selector 14 it is detected by the transmission control unit 13 which is interfaced with an instrument panel, eg a trip recorder provided with push button 20 that acts as an emergency auxiliary gear selector in order to enable a driver to select a forward mode of the gearbox 11. The push button 20 is connected to a display unit 18 which alerts the driver to the failure. Push button 20 may be used to select an operating mode only when a brake sensor 17 detects an application of a brake.
Patent GB-2410355-A (GB)
Title: Determining inductive noise as a percentage of supply voltage to VLSI circuit design
Inventor: MCBRIDE JOHN G
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: A method for estimating inductive coupling noise of a signal on a transmission line in a circuit design stored in a computer memory. The method determines the capacitive coupling noise 100 on the signal, adds inductive coupling noise 110, and compares the total to a specified maximum amount of noise 120. The inductive coupling is a percentage of a supply voltage 110, which percentage varies depending upon the transition rate of the signal, the resistance of the line, and the gate capacitance of a load on the line (300). The inductive coupling varies based on the circuit design and may be stored in a table having inductive coupling values for multiple design conditions. The table is created using a field solver to determine line characteristics and a circuit simulator to simulate inductive coupling noise. For each set of initial conditions, a worst-case inductive coupling value is recorded in the table.
Patent GB-2411174-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing a pearlescent white paint
Inventor: KARUNARATNE NIRUPAMA
IPC: C09D7/61
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A process for producing a pearlescent white paint comprises the steps of (a) providing a paint formulation; (b) adding thereto an aluminium oxide white pigment; and (c) adding thereto a pearlizing material. The pearlizing material contains solids material comprising at least 90% w/w mica, 4-7% w/w TiO2 and 0.2-3.0% w/w particulate metallic Al.
Patent GB-2425170-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger body with longitudinal passages and external longitudinal fins
Inventor: BRISE TIMOTHY FRANK
IPC: F28F1/18
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: The invention provides a heat exchanger core element comprising an extruded tubular body of substantially rectangular cross section and having an interior including a plurality of longitudinal passages. A plurality of parallel, integrally formed longitudinally extending fins are provided on the outer surface of the tubular body, the fins being aligned with a longitudinal axis of the tubular body. A tool is used to shear the fins into fin segments which are twisted to form files of fin segments aligned with the longitudinal axis of the body such that each fin segment has a base portion attached to the body and an outermost portion which is twisted out of alignment with the longitudinal axis.
Patent GB-2416154-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft
Inventor: REDNIKOV VALERIY VASILIEVICH
IPC: B64D45/04
Filed: 2004-01-26
Abstract: The inventive aircraft with off-aerodrome landing consists of a body (1), a lifting wing (2) and the onboard part of a rope arresting and landing device comprising an arresting hook (5) which is provided with a grip (6). In the preferred embodiment, said aircraft is provided with a propeller (3) arranged in an annular empennage (4). Said arresting hook is arranged in such a way that it is rotatable around the transversal axis (8) of the aircraft situated in a longitudinal spacing of the aerodynamic mean chord of the wing. The aircraft leads for landing with the upwardly deployed arresting hook in such a way that the trajectory (12) of a top pickup point (6) is a higher than the trajectory (13) of the highest top point of the aircraft and higher than the a cable or rope (14) tensed on a landing area. The trajectory (13<1>) of the highest point of the aircraft located ahead of the arresting hook passed at a lower level than the cable (14), In said conditions, the grip of the arresting hook holds the cable which has a required effort for drawing it from a stationary arresting device. By overcoming said effort, the aircraft spends a flight kinetic energy and stops being suspended on the cable.
Patent GB-2429945-A (GB)
Title: Combined stapler and hole punch with mode selector
Inventor: HOLT LAURENCE MANDLER
IPC: B26F1/36
Filed: 2005-09-07
Abstract: The stapler 1 only ejects staples when an actuator 4 is pressed and a switch 17 is in a specific position. The actuator 4 moves punches 13 through bores 12 in the base 2. The punches 13 are resiliently biased, preferably towards a staple magazine 3. Preferably the switch 17 prevents relative movement between the staple magazine 3 and actuator 4. Preferably the biasing of the punch heads is related to their distance from a pivot 5 that connects the stapler pad 2 to the base 1. Preferably the base 2 includes a slot 10, paper guide 15 and a collecting tray.
Patent GB-2430424-A (GB)
Title: Pulley block
Inventor: SMITH GILES
IPC: B66D3/08
Filed: 2005-09-17
Abstract: A pulley block for use for example on a racing dinghy has a block body 12 between the side cheeks 13,14 of which is rotatably mounted a pair of sheaves 11, with a separator 16 therebetween. A transverse opening 21 extends through the block body, internally of the sheaves 11. A slot 23 is formed through the separator 16 at an end of the block remote from a mounting pin 18, a becket member 25 extending through the slot to project externally of the block body. A locking pin 31,32,33 is provided within the transverse opening 21 to restrain the becket member within the slot 23.
Patent GB-2434301-A (GB)
Title: Bra
Inventor: CHEN HUI-MEI
IPC: A41C3/10
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: A bra comprises a main body with two cups. The cups each comprise two silicone cushions 111 and a thermo-plastic polyurethane (TPU) film unit 12 disposed between the silicone cushions 111. Foam material 113, which could be expanded polystyrene, glass microspheres, a mixture of expanded polystyrene and foam rubber, a mixture of glass microspheres and foam rubber or heat expandable microspheres fills the TPU unit. The silicone cushions may also be covered by a TPU membrane 115.
Patent GB-2434856-A (GB)
Title: Tricycle with illuminated direction indicators
Inventor: GROSSMAN MARTIN
IPC: B62K5/02
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A self-propelled vehicle, such as a tricycle 10a, includes illuminatable direction indicators 45'a, 45''a. The indicators may be lit by LEDs 50a. Preferably, the indicators are automatically operated by turning of the handlebar (35a, fig 1a). The indicators may be forward or rearward facing, and may be mounted on a rear footplate 55a of the tricycle. The indicators are preferably powered by batteries (65a, fig 1j) provided under the footplate. The vehicle may optionally have a detachable pole (60a, fig 1f) for use by a parent or guardian to guide it. Alternatively, a self-propelled vehicle is provided with lights (145a, fig 4d), mounted on the a wheel (120a, fig 4c). The wheel may be a disc wheel, and the lights may operate in sequence. The vehicle may alternatively be a scooter or bicycle.
Patent GB-2420479-A (GB)
Title: Change of focus from mouse type cursor in a subwindow to block type cursor in a main window.
Inventor: ISHIGURO MIKINE
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A method of switching the window being navigated on a television based browser from a subwindow (12) which can be manipulated with a free cursor is present inside a main window (11) which can be manipulated with a block cursor by pressing an arrow key (71a, fig 7) on a remote control. In a state in which subwindow (12) is focused during manipulation of main window (11), there is a switchover, by detection of lapse of a fixed time T, to manipulation of subwindow (12). In addition, in a state in which the free cursor (a pointer 15) is present in a border portion of subwindow (12) during manipulation of subwindow (12), there is a switchover to main window (11) as a result of detection of any one of: manipulation of key (71a) in the subwindow outward direction, pressing of key (71a) for a fixed time in the subwindow outward direction, and lapse of a fixed time T.
Patent GB-2424925-A (GB)
Title: Keyless ignition module for an automotive vehicle
Inventor: FELDMAN MARK G
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A vehicle ignition module (10) that is activated by a signal transmitted from a vehicle entry fob (18) that is engageable with the module (10). The module (10) includes a PCB (80) for activating the vehicle ignition in response to the signal transmitted from the fob (18) and for immobilizing the vehicle ignition in the absence of the signal. An antenna (16) assembly receives and communicates the signal to the PCB (80), a rotation position sensor switch (112) is activated in response to rotation of the fob (18) while engaged with the module (10), the switch (112, 82) being electrically connected to the PCB (80), and an actuator mechanism (88) transmits to the position switch (112, 82) the rotational displacement and axial displacement of the fob (18).
Patent GB-2433961-A (GB)
Title: Devices for preventing the use of a key
Inventor: ROWLES JASON
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: A device 20 for preventing the use of a key 22 is arranged for fitting about at least a portion of the key such that it cannot be inserted into a lock with which it is intended to be used. The device 20 has a locking arrangement by which it can be locked in position about the key. The locking arrangement requires separate apparatus to permit release of the device once locked in position about a key. The device can engage the key shank or (as shown) enclose the whole key. Magnetic or electromagnetic locking means can secure the device. Alternatively snap-latches can secure two parts 24, 26 of an enclosure together and release means can be enabled by effecting a temperature change. A transmission element can be frozen to become sufficiently rigid to transmit an opening force or bimetal elements can be used.
Patent GB-2435319-A (GB)
Title: Back up light for standard lamp fitting
Inventor: LOCKTON DANIEL JOHN GARFIELD
IPC: H05B37/04
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: A lighting backup device includes a case or housing <B>1</B> with protruding male and recessed female bayonet or screw electrical fittings <B>2</B> and <B>5</B> such that a light bulb <B>9</B> can be mounted into the female fitting <B>5</B>. A light source <B>4</B>, preferably a fluorescent tube, protrudes from the case or housing <B>1</B>. The male fitting <B>2</B> is used to mount the assembled system into a female bayonet or screw fitting <B>11</B>. An internal electrical circuit (Figures 4 - 9) provides electricity supply to the light bulb <B>9</B> until such bulb fails or is removed, when the circuit effects automatic switching of electricity supply to the light source <B>4</B>.
Patent GB-2423985-A (GB)
Title: Settable fluids comprising particle-size distribution-adjusting agents and methods of use
Inventor: REDDY BARIREDDY RAGHAVA
IPC: C09K8/467
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to subterranean operations, and more particularly, to settable fluids comprising particle-size distribution-adjusting agents, and methods of using such settable fluids in subterranean and surface applications. In certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the settable fluid comprises a cement, a set retarder, and a particle-size distribution-adjusting agent. Exemplary methods of the present invention include, but are not limited to, methods of drilling with the settable fluids of the present invention, methods of cementing with the settable fluids of the present invention, and methods of using a settable fluid of the present invention to displace another fluid from a well bore in a subterranean formation.
Patent GB-2439527-A (GB)
Title: Heat transfer and support device for a flask
Inventor: FORDHAM MARTYN
IPC: B01L7/00
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A heat transfer and support device (100) comprising a flask holder (101) detachably mounted at a base unit (103). The base unit (103) comprises at least one heat-transfer fluid passageway (303) through which a heat-transfer fluid is capable of flowing. As the heat transfer fluid is circulated within the base unit (103) the flask holder (101) may be readily interchanged to accommodate different sized and shaped reaction flasks (102) obviating the need to de-couple connection of the heat-transfer fluid link between the present invention and a remotely positioned heat-transfer fluid temperature control system.
Patent GB-2424175-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning implement having a scrubber attachment
Inventor: SPECHT PAUL B
IPC: A47L13/16
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: A cleaning implement comprises a shaft (101, fig 1) having an operator end and a cleaning end, a mop head (102, fig 1) comprising a liquid absorbent member, a wringing mechanism (103, fig 1) including an operator gripping portion and a wringer and a scrubber attachment 104 mounted to the at least on shaft (101, fig 1) and the wringing mechanism (103, fig 1) via a mounting mechanism which includes a resiliently flexible finger 230. The resiliently flexible finger 230 includes a shoulder which engages a rail (188, fig 13) when the scrubber attachment 104 in its mounted position. When the scrubber attachment 104 is to be removed from the implement, a user can move the resiliently flexible finger 230 so that it disengages from the rail (188, fig 13). The scrubber 104 may be a brush of a piece of felt.
Patent GB-2425046-A (GB)
Title: Wash platform
Inventor: KOHUT KENNETH MARTIN GEORGE
IPC: B60S3/00
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: A wash platform (1) for collection of wastewater and a method of constructing a wash platform for collection of wastewater. The wash platform including at least one drainage module (3), having a frame (4), a wash surface (2) and a drainage channel (5). The wash surface (2) is supported by the frame (4) at an incline relative to the horizontal and arranged such that any wastewater that falls on the wash surface (2) is collected in the drainage channel (5).
Patent GB-2428252-A (GB)
Title: Amorphous oxide surface film for metallic implantable devices and method for production thereof
Inventor: SU YEA-YANG
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2005-03-07
Abstract: An amorphous oxide surface film for metallic implantable devices and method for production thereof, wherein the amorphous oxide film is characterized by a high concentration of oxygen, chromium and hydroxyl ions within the film so as to form a non-stoichiometric chromium oxide with significant negative charge; thereby, improving the corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of the metallic implantable device, and thus significantly reducing the degree of thrombogenicity and restenosis.