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Patent GB-2441395-A (GB)
Title: Moving object locating apparatus
Inventor: HUANG DENNIS
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: An apparatus for locating moving objects such as pets comprises a search unit and at least one target unit attached to the moving object. The search unit has first central processing unit, and antenna module to transmit searching signals that carry identification codes. The target unit, which is provided with a default identification code, comprises a radio transmit-receive unit, a second central processing unit and a second power unit. When the radio transmit-receive unit receives the searching signal, the second central processing unit decodes the identification code carried by the searching signal and compares it with the default identification code of the target unit. When two codes are matched, the second central processing unit then will proceed to coding and then actuate the radio transmit-receive unit to transmit a response signal, which carries the default identification code, back to the search unit. The search unit further comprises an omni-directional antenna and directional antenna for far and near locating, an alarm unit, transmission strength adjustment and reception sensitivity adjustment.
Patent GB-2440241-A (GB)
Title: Seat assembly with two adjustment mechanisms controlled by a single actuator
Inventor: KENNEDY KARL R
IPC: B60N2/08
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A seat adjusting assembly 34 comprising a first latch mechanism 48 movable between a disengaged position wherein a vehicle seat bottom 36 is forwardly or rearwardly movable relative to the vehicle floor 32, and an engaged position wherein the seat bottom 36 is prevented from moving. A second latch mechanism 50 is movable between a disengaged position wherein a seatback 38 of the vehicle seat assembly 30 is forwardly or rearwardly pivotally movable relative to the seat bottom 36, and an engaged position wherein the seatback 38 is prevented from moving. The seat adjusting assembly is characterized by an actuating mechanism 34 mechanically connected to the first and second latch mechanisms movable between a first actuating position wherein the first latch mechanism is in the disengaged position and the second latch mechanism is in the engaged position, and a second actuating position wherein the second latch mechanism is in the disengaged position and the first latch mechanism is in the engaged position.
Patent GB-2436766-A (GB)
Title: High bandgap arylene polymers
Inventor: MARROCCO MATTHEW L
IPC: H01L51/30
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: Luminescent polymers having sterically twisted arylene repeat units are provided, which are particularly suited as electroluminescent polymers. Monomers necessary for the synthesis of the sterically twisted polyarylene are provided, as are electroluminescent device utilizing these polymers.
Patent GB-2439265-A (GB)
Title: Split screen multimedia video conferencing
Inventor: HWANG CHERNG-DAW
IPC: H04N7/15
Filed: 2007-10-22
Abstract: A method is described for encoding video. A video sequence is captured at a full frame resolution. Boundaries for an inner region are identified within frames of the video sequence. The video sequence is encoded at the full frame resolution into a bitstream. The bit-stream includes a sub-bitstream which encodes for the inner region. Data is embedded within the bitstream. The data identifies the sub- bitstream within the bitstream. In one aspect, the data is a header specifying the inner region. In another aspect, the encoding estimates motion for pixels within the inner region based on pixels within the inner region.
Patent GB-2443949-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible crate with support members
Inventor: BALTZ KYLE
IPC: B65D6/16
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A collapsible container (or crate) includes a plurality of walls 14, 18, collapsible onto the base 12. At least one wall has a support (or flap) 20 pivotably mounted below a lip 36 formed on an upper edge of the wall 18. The support is pivotable between a support position where it is partially supported on an adjacent wall and a retracted position. A cutout 38 through the lip in the wall provides access for a user to flip the support from the retracted position to the support position. In the retracted position, the wall can be pivoted downward onto the base, with a portion of the support passing through a channel 24 formed on the interior of the adjacent wall.
Patent GB-2455716-A (GB)
Title: Hair styling device
Inventor: BENEDICTIS ALFREDO DE
IPC: A45D1/00
Filed: 2007-12-17
Abstract: A hair styling device 1 comprises an elongate member 7 around which a length of hair of hair to be styled is wound in use and a rotatable element 21 that in use rotates relative to the elongate member, a guide aperture 15 being provided between the elongate member and the rotatable element such that a length of hair to be styled may be fed into the device. One or more parts of the device may be heated, the device may have a handle 3 and the device may be adapted to dispense a hair treatment composition whilst being used to style hair.
Patent GB-2446489-A (GB)
Title: Subminiature imaging optical system
Inventor: JEONG JAE CHEOL
IPC: G02B9/36
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: A subminiature imaging optical system including: first, second, third and fourth lenses L1, L2, L3, L4 sequentially positioned from an object side to an image side, the first lens having positive refractivity, the second lens having a concave image-side surface 5 and having negative refractivity, the third lens having negative refractivity, and the fourth lens having positive refractivity, wherein the second lens satisfies following condition 1, and the third lens satisfies following condition 2. 20 < V2 < 50 ... CONDITION 1, 20 < V3 < 50 ... CONDITION 2, where V2 is an Abbe number of the second lens and V3 is an Abbe number of the third lens. At least one of the surfaces 2 to 9 may be aspherical. The first, third and fourth lenses - or all four - may be made of plastic. An aperture stop 1 may disposed adjacent the first lens. The system is suitable for use in a mobile telecommunication terminal, a personal digital assistant or a surveillance camera.
Patent GB-2445513-A (GB)
Title: Controlling optical power and extincation ratio of a semiconductor laser
Inventor: WANG FRANK
IPC: H01S5/0683
Filed: 2006-11-15
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, apparatus, and systems to achieve substantially constant optical power and/or extinction ratio for a semiconductor laser (202). In one aspect, a microcontroller (206) of an optical transmitter (200) may adjust an electrical current that is provided to a semiconductor laser (202) based at least in part on a comparison of a first measured optical power of light emitted by the semiconductor laser (202) and a predetermined target optical power. The microcontroller (206) may then determine an electrical current that is capable of giving the semiconductor laser (202) a substantially constant extinction ratio by evaluating an equation with the first measured optical power and a second optical power measured after the controller (206) adjusts the electrical current.
Patent GB-2446100-A (GB)
Title: Remote controlled in vivo reaction method
Inventor: HOOD LEROY E
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled reaction device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to various embodiments, a reaction device is placed in an environment in order to perform a chemical reaction in an environment. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field or electromagnetic control signal may be used.
Patent GB-2460898-A (GB)
Title: ELOG nanotemplates
Inventor: WANG WANG NANG
IPC: H01L21/205
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: Angled etching is used to create nanostructures 13 which are tilted from a direction perpendicular to a surface of a substrate 11 (eg sapphire). The inclined nanostructures (eg nanorods, nanopores, nanospheroids) are used as a template for the lateral overgrowth of semiconductor layers 17 (eg gaN, AIGaN). The inclined nanostructures may be provided in a regular array for photonic applications and/or facilitate easy mechanical separation of the epitaxial semiconductor material from the substrate material. The epitaxial layers may be used for LEDs or lasers.
Patent GB-2464484-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer heat dissipating reflective lampshade
Inventor: LI CHAI-MAO
IPC: F21V29/505
Filed: 2008-10-15
Abstract: A multi-layer reflective lampshade is disclosed. The lampshade comprises a light bulb seat 1, an insulation layer 13, a main heat dissipation housing 4, a heat conductive seat 35, a LED bulb 3 and an auxiliary heat dissipation housing 2. The external section of the light bulb seat 1 is mounted with a standard connector 11 and the internal section of the light bulb seat is mounted with a power source device 12. The insulation layer 13 isolates the power source device 12 and the auxiliary heat dissipation housing 2. The auxiliary heat dissipation housing 2 is locked to the main heat dissipation housing 4, and the light bulb seat 1 is combined with the auxiliary heat dissipation housing 2. A plurality of layers of auxiliary heat dissipation housing 2 can be added if required.
Patent GB-2456199-A (GB)
Title: Image exposure control to aid facial recognition
Inventor: LEE SEUNG-YUN
IPC: G06V10/141
Filed: 2008-11-06
Abstract: In a method of controlling a digital photographing apparatus, a first image signal is generated S13 by photographing a subject's face and, when a face is not recognized by a facial recognition algorithm S14, an exposure value is adjusted S15, a second image signal is generated S16, and a face recognition algorithm is performed again S17 on this image signal. Also independently claimed is a digital photographing apparatus comprising: an imaging unit generating an image signal including a face, a face recognizer for processing the image signal, and an exposure controller, controlling an exposure value when a face is not recognized. Exposure values may be increased or decreased relative to a standard exposure value or range; when adjusted, exposure values may be converted to a pulse form. A 'preview mode' can be provided, and the facial recognition algorithm may determine exposure S19 based on the recognized face and generate a further image S20 by photographing a subject under the determined exposure value. Thus, a digital photography apparatus which can recognize a face even in a dark place, such as under a backlight condition, or in too bright a place, is provided.
Patent GB-2457806-A (GB)
Title: Temperature controlled storage compartment for a vehicle
Inventor: RUPAR ERNESTO
IPC: B60P3/20
Filed: 2009-02-24
Abstract: The object of the present invention pertains to a motor vehicle, a cargo space for a motor vehicle and a cargo storage compartment 3 for a cargo space 2 of a motor vehicle 1, wherein the cargo storage compartment 3 is closed toward the outside and arranged behind a paneling of the cargo space 2 that can be at least partially opened, and wherein the temperature of the cargo storage compartment 3 can be controlled with the aid of temperature control means 8 in order to provide a cargo storage compartment 3 that can be heated and/or cooled. The storage compartment 3 may be arranged beneath a floor panel 4 of a cargo space, which may be pivotable to allow access to the compartment. The walls of the storage compartment 3 may also be constructed of an insulating material, and a drain may be provided in one of these walls.
Patent GB-2464569-A (GB)
Title: Forming a laminate of porous material, curable film and particles
Inventor: ALDINO ALBERTELLI
IPC: B32B5/30
Filed: 2009-03-23
Abstract: The porous material comprises open celled foam blocks 44, which are preferably contoured, so as to be keyed into the curable material 40. Particles (granular material) 30 are preferably embedded into the opposing side of the curable material 40, or onto a fabric or film applied thereto. The particles 30 are preferably sand, but may also be terracotta dust or marble chippings, provided that they give the appearance of stone. The laminate can be formed by moulding, and/or by use of a heated platen 25. The curable material 40 is preferably a sheet moulding compound (SMC) comprising a fibre reinforced thermosetting resin. The laminate can be attached to another surface. It can be used in panels for buildings (doors, windows, banisters), furniture (tables, worktops, chairs), picture frames, bowls, vase, lamps, or anything which requires bullet proof properties.
Patent GB-2458783-A (GB)
Title: Automatic fluid flow control device
Inventor: BARNHAM JAMES WESLEY
IPC: E03C1/242
Filed: 2009-03-27
Abstract: An automatic fluid flow control device 1 for a fluid supply, the device comprising a float assembly 41 that carries a magnet 43, the float assembly being movable within a housing from a first position corresponding to a normal fluid supply to a second position corresponding to a fluid oversupply. The float assembly 41 is removable from the housing 3 to enable the device to be cleaned. The housing and float assembly are configured so that the float assembly can only be accommodated in the housing in an orientation that enables said magnet 43 to exert a magnetic force to close a valve 39 in said fluid supply as said float assembly moves from said first to said second position.
Patent GB-2457620-A (GB)
Title: Event based process configuration
Inventor: BATES JOHN
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2009-06-19
Abstract: A system and method for configuring an event-based process are disclosed. A configuration module receives input describing an event-based process or modifications to an event-based process. For example, the configuration module receives as input a graphical depiction of one or more states and state transitions that comprise at least a portion of the event-based process. Using the received input description, the configuration module generates executable data, such as data formatted as an event processing language, corresponding to the input. The executable data is then communicated to an event engine which executes the executable data to implement the event-based process or modifications to an event-based process corresponding to the received input. One or more aspects of the execution of the event-based process may also be visualized, and graphically modified, though an event monitoring module.
Patent GB-2458237-A (GB)
Title: A twin bottle holding device for use feeding babies
Inventor: BOOTH STEPHEN
IPC: A61J9/06
Filed: 2009-06-29
Abstract: A device that can be used to help the feeding of twins or two babies at the same time by one person using one hand. The device comprises a handle <B>H</B>, and arms <B>A</B> which form a <B>Y</B>-shape and may be extendable and has two bottle holders <B>BH</B> for holding a pair of feeding bottles. The arm has hinges <B>X</B> for adjustment of the angles of the bottles.
Patent GB-2471851-A (GB)
Title: A gas outlet bayonet fitting
Inventor: EAGLE KENNETH GORDON
IPC: F16L37/248
Filed: 2009-07-14
Abstract: Disclosed is a removable lock (100) for a gas outlet such as bayonet type gas fitting, for preventing further connections to the outlet until said lock is removed, said outlet fitting including an outlet aperture (10 of Fig 1) having a peripheral wall and one or more tangs (30 of Fig 1) extending into the aperture from the wall, said lock (100) forming a plug for at least partial insertion into the aperture and including relatively rotatable first and second parts (110, 120) moveable into a first relative position at which the lock is insertable over the or each tang into the aperture and a second lockable relative position in which the first part may sit behind the or each tang and for abutting the or each tang if removal of the lock from the aperture is attempted, thus preventing said further connections.
Patent GB-2472387-A (GB)
Title: Hook suitable for hanging a cubicle curtain
Inventor: AUSTEN OLAF
IPC: A47H13/00
Filed: 2009-08-03
Abstract: A hook 10, suitable for hanging a cubicle curtain, comprises a curtain attachment portion 12, runner 14 for mounting on a curtain track, a member 18 connecting the runner to the curtain attachment portion 12, and a protrusion 20 arranged to surround a portion of the member 18 and arranged, in use, to contact an outer surface of the curtain track. The hook 10 comprises limiting portion 24 arranged between the runner 14 and the protrusion 20, and which is arranged so that, in use, twisting of the hook within the channel of the rail is restricted. The curtain attachment portion 12 is arranged to engage with an aperture in the curtain and is fitted with a fastener 32 which has resilient barb-like features 38, 40 which lock the fastener 32 within the aperture of the curtain.
Patent GB-2474256-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable Support and Workpiece Centering Device
Inventor: GREEN RICHARD
IPC: B23Q3/08
Filed: 2009-10-08
Abstract: An apparatus and method for clamping a workpiece 18 part 16 of which is received in a channel 14 in a base 12 and an engaging face 36 of the workpiece is engaged by an inflatable diaphragm 24 attached to a wall 20 of the channel, the workpiece thus being clamped between the diaphragm and an opposing wall 22. The diaphragm may be fixed in the channel by means 44 comprising a bolt 46 and washer 47, and may be received in a further groove, recess or slot 42. It may be made of a metal or metal alloy e.g. stainless steel, having a thin deformable region 26 having a ratio of thickness to height of 1:23 e.g. 15mm high and 0.65mm thick. This may be inflated up to 80psi with hydraulic fluid or compressed air. The channel may be annular (figure 2) and may include further clamping means (50, figure 2).
Patent GB-2476090-A (GB)
Title: Method of combining hydrogen with carbon dioxide to make methane and other compounds
Inventor: BARTON JOHN PAUL
IPC: C12P5/02
Filed: 2009-12-11
Abstract: A method for producing methane and other organic compounds is disclosed comprising adding hydrogen to an anaerobic digester to cause microbes to combine the hydrogen with dissolved carbon dioxide or carbonates to make methane and other organic compounds, and converting the carbon therein into hydrocarbon fuels, biofuels and chemical feedstock for industrial processes without the need for a feedstock or biological origin. Hydrogen may be produced from sources such as the electrolysis of water, and microbes may be methanogenic bacteria. The method results in a biogas with a much lower concentration of carbon dioxide than conventional biogas. The carbon dioxide may enter solution by exposing an alkaline solution to a mixture of gases containing carbon dioxide. Alternatively, the carbon dioxide may derive from sea water, either by running sea water through the anaerobic digester, or by concentrating carbon dioxide from sea water.
Patent GB-2466709-A (GB)
Title: Colouring material comprising genipin, geniposide, or geniposidic acid bound to a substrate comprising silicate and metal cations
Inventor: ANDRE PATRICE
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 2009-12-29
Abstract: A colouring material is disclosed comprising a coloured product bound to a solid substrate, wherein said coloured product is a coloured derivative of a product or mixture of products selected from the group consisting of geniposide, genipin, geniposidic acid, and an extract of a plant comprising at least one of the aforementioned products, and wherein said solid substrate is based on silicate and includes at least one metal cation. The colouring material comprising geniposide, genipin, or geniposidic acid may include clays such as smectite or Laponite(RTM) as the solid substrate. The plant extract may be derived from a plant from the Rubiaceae family, and may include plants from the genus Genipa, Gardenia, Rothmannia, Adenorandia or Cremaspora. The colouring materials comprising geniposide, genipin, or geniposidic acid may be used in cosmetics such as mascara, foundation, eye shadow, eyeliner, or nail varnish. Processes for producing the aforementioned colouring materials are also claimed.
Patent GB-1468379-A (GB)
Title: Magazines suitable for use in feeding cigarettes to packing machines
IPC: A24C5/32
Filed: 1974-03-06
Abstract: 1468379 Feeding cigarettes to packaging machines; shoots FOCKE & PFUHL 6 March 1974 [21 April 1973] 10137/74 Headings B8C and B8S A magazine for feeding cigarettes in groups to a packaging machine includes a hopper 11 provided with outlets 12 and 13 each of which is provided with downwardly extending channels 16 defined by dividing walls 15. Columns of cigarettes are formed in the channels, the columns defining, between them, stacked rows of cigarettes. The lowermost rows of each outlet are removed at the base of the outlet by pushing fingers 17 to form groups to be subsequently packaged. Each channel is provided with a lug 20 pivoted on a common shaft 23 and having a nose 22 which pushes against the cigarettes in the channel. In this position each lug does not obscure a light beam of a photoelectric device 24, 25 and normal operation is permitted. When a blockage or the like in the hopper prevents cigarettes from falling into a channel, the lug of that channel pivots forwardly into the channel and in doing so obscures the light beam. This generates a signal signifying that there will be cigarettes missing from a subsequent group, which signal may stop the machine.
Patent GB-1000181-A (GB)
Title: Method of protecting the windings of transformers used in line-output stages of television receivers
IPC: H01F41/00
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: 1,000,181. Transformers. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES Ltd. March 16, 1962 [March 18, 1961], No. 10139/62. Heading H1T. Flame protection of line output transformers used in television receivers is achieved by enclosing the transformer windings or the complete transformer with a tight coating of wax (e.g. polychlomapthalene) or resin, which melts at 1.5 times the rated temperature of the transformer, to which has been added finely ground quartz or quartz sand of grain size preferably 4900 meshes. High quality non- inflammable insulating material may be used on individual winding turns, the burning of said insulant being avoided under arcing conditions by exclusion of oxygen by the surrounding wax mixture together with localized liquefying of said mixture which flows into the arc zone. Details of the properties of the wax or resin are given.
Patent GB-374561-A (GB)
Title: Improved means for supplying the charge in four-stroke-cycle internal combustion engines
IPC: F02B1/00
Filed: 1931-04-07
Abstract: 374,561. Four-stroke engines. VYSE, C. H., 469, East 82nd Street, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. April 7, 1931, No. 10256. [Class 7 (ii).] A reservoir 12 is formed in the cylinder head to receive mixture drawn in by the piston suction; the inlet to the reservoir and delivery therefrom to the cylinder 2 are controlled by valves 28, 14. On the compression stroke the pressure is raised in the reservoir until the valve 14 is closed after which the cylinder charge is further compressed. The cylinder valve 14 is opened towards the end of the exhaust stroke to admit mixture and assist in the expulsion of the products ; a lip 29 deflects the incoming charge away from the exhaust valve.