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Patent GB-2428540-A (GB)
Title: Managing identities of forbidden PLMNs
Inventor: LAIR YANNICK
IPC: H04W8/18
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A mobile radio communications device, arranged for at least dual mode operation, stores the identity of a public land mobile network identified as forbidden in a first of the two modes in a first memory region and identifies the network as forbidden for both modes, and stores a forbidden public land mobile network identified in relation to a second of the two modes in a second memory region and identifies the network as forbidden only in relation to the second mode.
Patent GB-2429053-A (GB)
Title: Detachable LED lamp set for bicycles including indicators
Inventor: BLACKWOOD YONIC MARIA
IPC: B62J11/19
Filed: 2005-08-11
Abstract: A detachable LED indicator, warning and safety light set for a bicycle includes a front headlamp (1, fig 2) rear taillight (3, fig 2) and front and rear direction indicator lights (8-11, fig 2) The light set also includes a control mechanism (4, fig 2) positioned at the front of the bicycle, supports and interconnecting cables (7, fig 2) for the lights. The light set is battery operated, and is easily releasable from its mountings to prevent stealing.
Patent GB-2429322-A (GB)
Title: Rendering an image onto an object
Inventor: TOMES MARY
IPC: G09F23/00
Filed: 2005-08-15
Abstract: A method for rendering an image on a 3 dimensional object comprises applying or stretching a sheet of printed vinyl or PVC or paper based media onto the outer or inner surface of the object. Text or images are provided on the sheet. The sheet may be formed from a adhesively backed paper onto which an image is applied and which is subsequently laminated with a polyester based laminate. In an alternate method the image is applied directly onto an object formed by folding, the image being applied either before or after the object is folded into shape. Also disclosed is a method of forming a box or coffin from a cardboard blank wherein projections are fitted into corresponding recesses.
Patent GB-2417263-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for repairing failure spots on subterranean well tubulars using shock waves
Inventor: WARDLAW LOUIS JASPER
IPC: E21B29/10
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: Failure spots in a wellbore casing are repaired by introducing into the well a malleable cylindrical housing in which is disposed an explosive detonator cord. The detonator cord is activated to generate shock waves within the housing to expand the housing into engagement with the casing. Thereafter, a head is disengaged from the housing and retrieved.
Patent GB-2429562-A (GB)
Title: Theft deterrent arrangement
Inventor: LOUCA GEORGE
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: This system comprises of two co-operating components, one a signal receiver 1, which is incorporated into a protected item. And the second, a transmitter 2 which is separate from the first component. It can be made into a key-ring, which when separated by a certain distance the theft deterrent device becomes operational. For example, a man using an electric drill puts it down and walks away from it a certain distance, the receiver 1 stops receiving a signal from the transmitter 2. The alarm is automatically activated so when a thief picks up the drill, the alarm goes off and will keep going off. Even if he manages to steal the drill he can never use it again, as it will cut out the system and can only be used if the transmitter 2 comes back into contact with the receiver 1 within a set distance and then everything becomes operational again.
Patent GB-2414987-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing optically active carboxylic acid
Inventor: AMANO AKIRA
IPC: C07C51/36
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A method for producing a desired optically active carboxylic acid with a high optical purity, wherein a complex catalyst used can be recovered and reused as an aqueous solution. The method contains the step of subjecting an alpha,beta-un-saturated carboxylic acid in water or a mixed solvent of water and a water-insoluble organic solvent in the presence of a sulfonated BINAP-Ru complex represented by the formula [3]: [RuX(arene) (SO?3#191M)?2#191-BINAP ]X [3]wherein X represents a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or an iodine atom, arene represents a benzene or an alkyl-substituted benzene, M represents an alkaline metal atom, and BINAP represents 2,2'-bis(diphenylphosphine)-1,1'binaphthyl to an asymmetric hydrogenation. The sulfonated BINAP-Ru complex can be recycled.
Patent GB-2431606-A (GB)
Title: A method for joining components
Inventor: CLARK DANIEL
IPC: F16B11/00
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A method for joining components comprises locating a region, such as an end region 24, of a shape memory alloy (SMA) material component 10 adjacent to a further component 12, and generating localised plastic deformation of the aforesaid region to create a joint between the components 10, 12. The localised plastic deformation of the shape memory alloy material component 10 is preferably generated by applying a shock load to the shape memory alloy material component 10.
Patent GB-2418237-A (GB)
Title: Internal breathing valve in a spring brake actuator
Inventor: ANDERSON MAURICE
IPC: B60T13/26
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A valve in a (tandem) spring brake actuator 100 having a service chamber 102, a spring chamber 104 divided into a control cavity 110 and a spring cavity 112, the valve comprising a passageway 158 connecting the service chamber with the spring cavity, said passageway having a first area, and a valve body 152 located in said passageway and displaceable between an open and a closed position, said valve body 152 having a valve head 154 with a second area larger than said first area, the valve head being movable under the action of pressure in said service chamber 102 to move said valve body to the closed position. The valve may be spring biased to the open position. The valve may close when the pressure difference between the service chamber and the spring cavity exceeds the spring bias force.
Patent GB-2434254-A (GB)
Title: Electrical genrator using ionised gas
Inventor: COLES JOSEPH
IPC: H02K57/00
Filed: 2006-01-14
Abstract: As shown in the figure, apparatus 1 for the generation of electrical energy comprises a sealed container 2 for housing a body of ionised gas (nitrogen), an induction coil 3 disposed around the container, electro-magnetic means 4a, 4b for applying a first or primary magnetic field W1 to the ionised gas so as to cause orbital motion 5 of the ionised particles of the ionised gas whereby a second or secondary field W2 is created, resulting in the production, by induction, of an electrical current in the induction coil 2.
Patent GB-2435273-A (GB)
Title: Portable, telescopic stand having internal power cable
Inventor: HOYLAND GEOFFREY
IPC: E04H12/18
Filed: 2006-02-18
Abstract: A stand for a lamp comprising a head portion 2 having a mounting bracket 3 arranged to accommodate a lamp 4, a head portion power coupling 6 and a base power coupling 10, wherein the power couplings connected together via an internal conduit 9 of the stand. The bracket may accept a range of lamp types. It may also defines a platform which is angularly adjustable. The bracket may incorporate a clip 14 for retaining electric cable. The head power coupling preferably projects from the bracket. The internal conduit may be provided by a hollow post or mast, it may be telescopic. It may be secured to the base 12 by welding, or by a hinge which allows flat storage. The base is preferably flat to provide stability and may incorporate mountings for lateral extensions 13. The base power coupling may be adjacent to the base. The stand is especially suitable for a road located work-site. In use the stand enhances site safety by preventing the formation of a dangling loop of electrical cable which can be a trip hazard.
Patent GB-2425559-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting flood defence apparatus
Inventor: FALCONER RONNIE
IPC: E02B7/20
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: A flood defence apparatus (10) comprises a support structure (14), such as a retaining wall or flood wall, and one or more tiltable wall units (12) hingedly attached about a pivot axis to the top of the support structure. Each wall unit has a buoyant water retaining lever arm (20) and a counterweighted abutment lever arm (21) arranged on opposite sides of the pivot axis. The support structure (10) is provided with abutment means (34) which abuts against the abutment lever arm (21) to hold the wall unit in a raised position when the water retaining wall is subject to hydrostatic pressure on its water facing side. In the raised position the water retaining lever arm (20) extends substantially upwards, thereby increasing the effective height of the retaining wall or flood wall (14). The water retaining lever arm (20) may be retracted by tipping back to the lowered position after the risk of flooding has passed.
Patent GB-2425732-A (GB)
Title: Game machine with removable storage medium
Inventor: OHARA TORU
IPC: A63F13/52
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A game machine comprises a game control means 94, means 96 for storing a game advance, and means 92 for reading and storing data in a storage medium 90. In one embodiment, when a storage medium 90 is inserted, the game control means 94 stores the current game advance in the game advance storing means 96 and starts the game based on the data read from the storage medium 90. Before the storage medium 90 is removed, the game control means 94 stores the current game advance into the storage medium 90 and resumes the game from the game advance stored in the game advance storing means 96. In another embodiment, when no storage medium 90 is loaded, the game control means 94 advances the game based on a first game advance stored in the game advance storing means 96 and, when a storage medium 90 is loaded, advances the game based on a second game advance stored in the storage medium 90.
Patent GB-2424501-A (GB)
Title: Delivering information to a mobile device
Inventor: FRANCIS ROGER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: Apparatus, and a method of operation of, for delivering information in the form of a message from an information system to an end-user device, the information system having means for receiving a request from an end-user, information gathering means for obtaining information from at least one information source using a syndication feed, information processing means that is adapted to derive a subset of the information from the information gathering means and arrange the subset of information in accordance with the requirements of the end-user device and distribution means adapted to configure the arranged subset to form a message and to send the message to the end-user device.
Patent GB-2424504-A (GB)
Title: Multiple channel ballast and network topology and system including power line carrier applications
Inventor: MOGILNER RAFAEL
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: Control systems and method for independent control of power systems, particularly lighting network branches, and separate control of individual branch components. Multi-branch systems comprise independently controllable branches that inter-communicate via PLC communications. In each branch, components such as ballasts, lock control units, sensors actuators, and repeaters, may exchange commands and queries independently of a branch remote control unit (BRCU). Alternatively, a BRCU may manage or arbitrate communication, or interact with other BRCU's, other control units and external management systems. Ballasts include a multi-channel ballast that enables close-loop control of individual fixtures, or of individual dimmable or non-dimmable lamps within a fixture. The close-loop control is facilitated by sampling circuits/sensor co-located with each controlled fixture or lamp. All controllers are preferably implemented using an integrated digital controller. The PLC communication is preferably carried out by direct spread spectrum method that eliminate side lobes from a cross-correlation function, using an anti-collision protocol.
Patent GB-2438265-A (GB)
Title: A child monitoring system
Inventor: PORTER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47G27/02
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: A child monitoring system comprising a mat with an electrically powered pressure sensitive border 1. When a child attempts to leave the mat an alarm is triggered by sending a signal to a receiver 3 which may be fixed to the belt of the parent or guardian using a clip 7. The alarm may be set to ring or vibrate or both using a setting switch 4. The system may be powered by battery 2 or mains power.
Patent GB-2438877-A (GB)
Title: An environment sensing power tool and control system
Inventor: ZIZZO CLAUDIO
IPC: B23B51/00
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A portable power tool 10 comprises a motor configured to drive a cutting tool 11. Said cutting tool having a sensor for sensing an environmental characteristic (for example temperature). Said sensor may communicate wirelessly with a controller 13 to control the power tool 10 in response to the sensed parameter. The controller 13 may control for example, the cutting speed, a coolant irrigation system, or may operate the power tool 10 in a 'limp' mode should certain thresholds be exceeded. The cutting tool 11 may have an antenna 12, the wireless communications may be an infra red system or a radio frequency system. The device may be employed in a DIY power tool or a bio-medical tool.
Patent GB-2426985-A (GB)
Title: Bracket for a cladding system
Inventor: TOY JOHN
IPC: E04D1/34
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A bracket 40 for a cladding system, in which adjacent edges of cladding panels 12a, 12b are seamed together, about an elongate profile 58 of the bracket 40. The bracket 40 comprises a body portion 42 with an elongate profile 58 on the body portion 42 which defines a first edge 44. The body portion 42 extends longitudinally beyond the elongate profile 58, extending the first edge 44 and forming at least one corner 62 of the body portion 42 contoured to provide a lead-in portion to the elongate profile 58. The at least one corner 62 ensures that the cladding panels do not snag as the sheets are drawn over the elongate profile 58. The bracket 40 may also be provided with foot formations 50 by which it may be secured to a suitable support structure (11 figure 1).
Patent GB-2439752-A (GB)
Title: Copy on write data storage
Inventor: WORRALL DAVID TOM
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: In a networked computer system, data is stored in streams. When a request is received to modify a stream, the system checks to see whether the stream is frozen. If so, the system makes a copy of the stream and modifies the copy. If the frozen stream is stored locally, the copy may be stored remotely. The frozen stream may be compressed. The compression may replace a data element in the stream with a reference to one in a different stream that contains the same information. A file system may be defined in which the files are made up of one or more streams. The file system may be synchronized with one on the network. Streams may be frozen when they have not been accessed for a certain period of time. The system may be able to return the copy of the stream or the frozen version of the stream.
Patent GB-2441751-A (GB)
Title: Universal sideview mirror for car
Inventor: SU FU-CHU
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 2006-09-13
Abstract: A sideview mirror includes multiple parts, wherein the mirror body 50, the washer 51, the spring 53, the support member 55, the bearing 52, the rotation member 54, and the mounting member 56 are combined to form a window corner type sideview mirror 5A, while the mirror body 50, the washer 51, the spring 53, the support member 52, and the fixing member 59 are combined to form a car side body type sideview mirror 5B. Thus, the window corner type sideview mirror 5A only needs to provide the fixing member 59 additionally to replace the bearing 52, the rotation member 54, and the mounting member 56 to form the car side body type sideview mirror 5B, so that the sideview mirror is both available for a window corner type sideview mirror and a car side body type sideview mirror.
Patent GB-2431954-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit assembly
Inventor: HOLTE ARDIS L
IPC: E21B10/64
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A drilling apparatus comprises a casing shoe, ring bit, and center bit. The casing shoe may be connected to a casing received within the casing shoe. The ring bit is received within the casing shoe and retained at the end of the casing. The ring bit rotates relative to the casing shoe, and drills a peripheral portion of a hole. The center bit drills a central portion of the hole, and may be rotated and percussively driven to drill the hole. The center and ring bits are adapted for: engaging one another so that rotating and percussively driving the center bit also rotates and percussively drives the ring bit; engaging one another so that retracting the center bit also retracts the ring bit, casing shoe, and casing; enabling disengagement from one another and withdrawal of the center bit from the ring bit and the casing shoe.
Patent GB-2450102-A (GB)
Title: Jig pin
Inventor: CLARKE GEOFFREY BOWDEN
IPC: B23Q9/00
Filed: 2007-06-12
Abstract: A metal location pin for use with various jigs, designed to fit into location holes which may be either too large or too small. A metal shaft 1 may be provided with a metal stop or cap to prevent the pin from being pushed though the whole of the jig body. A recess in a top portion of the pin may receive a ring 2, which will expand or compress in order to fit into a jig hole.
Patent GB-2440219-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric dye having cationic dyestuff linked to polymeric backbone
Inventor: MARQUAIS-BEINEWALD SOPHIE
IPC: C08G77/04
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: Disclosed are polymeric dyes of formula A and B represent a polymer backbone; X1 and X2 is a linkage group or a direct band; R1 and R2 are hydrogen; C1- C14 alkyl, C2-C1 alkenyl; Y1 and Y2 are an organic dye; or hydrogen; wherein at least one of Y1 and Y2 is a residue of an organic dye; An1 and An2 are an anion; a and b are a number from 1 to 3; m and n is a number from 0 to 1000; p is a number from 1 to 1000; the sum of m, n, p is & 3. Compositions comprising the dyestuff are used for dying keratin-containing fibers such as hair. The composition can comprise further dyes and oxidative agents and can be formulated as a shampoo, a conditioner, a gel or an emulsion.
Patent GB-2456397-A (GB)
Title: Indicating bets on a roulette wheel
Inventor: PHILLIPS JOE
IPC: A63F5/02
Filed: 2008-01-21
Abstract: A roulette apparatus includes a rotatable wheel 11 bearing peripheral symbols 12, a betting grid or layout 21 allowing bets to be placed on symbols 22 corresponding to those provided on the wheel, a ball (not shown) which comes to rest against one of the peripheral symbols when the wheel stops rotating, and indicator means which, when a bet 24 is placed on the betting grid layout, causes the corresponding symbol or symbols 15 on the wheel to be visually indicated. The wheel 11 and betting layout 22 are preferably displayed on at least one video display 10, 20, either as simulated apparatus or as live real-time or recorded video, and the bets 24 are preferably placed using player controls, such as push-buttons or touch screen controls. The symbols 12 may be conventional roulette numbers coloured in a conventional roulette fashion, and the wheel may have a track around which the ball travels, with pockets or compartments 13 adjacent the numbers for receiving the ball, and the betting layout 21 may be a conventional roulette betting layout. The indicating means may comprise electronically highlighting the selected symbol(s) 15, e.g. by illumination, or changing the level or colour of existing illumination. The apparatus allows a player to identify whilst looking at the wheel which numbers would result in a winning bet.
Patent GB-2458987-A (GB)
Title: Fasteneing arrangement
Inventor: BERESFORD MARK STEVEN
IPC: F16B13/08
Filed: 2008-04-08
Abstract: A fastening arrangement 14 comprises a bore 16 having proximal and distal ends 18, 20, an internally threaded region 22 extending between the proximal and distal ends 18, 20, and a compression region 24 towards the distal end 20 whose inner diameter is less than the inner diameter of the internally threaded region 22. The fastening arrangement 14 further comprises a sleeve member 28, including a threaded outer surface 30 co-operating with the internally threaded region 22 of the bore 16 and an internal passage 32 for receiving a shank 34 of a non-threaded fastener 36, and a gripping member 38. The gripping member 38 includes an aperture 42, co-axial with the internal passage 32 in the sleeve member 28, for receiving part of the shank 34, and is movable by the sleeve member 28 into co-operation with the compression region 24, said co-operation being arranged to move the gripping member 38 from a release condition, in which it permits axial movement of the shank 34 in the aperture 42 and the internal passage 32, to a gripping condition, in which it prevents axial movement of the shank 34 in the aperture 42 and the internal passage 32.
Patent GB-2445699-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for finding an appliance
Inventor: SCHULTZE VOLKMAR
IPC: A61B5/06
Filed: 2006-10-14
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for finding an appliance, in which case at least one magnetic dipole (2), which is arranged in the area of the appliance, is rotated about a rotation axis (4), which is at an angle of > 0{ to the appliance longitudinal axis (3), the three time-dependent magnetic-field components Hx (t), Hy (t) and Hz (t) are detected, and the position, the orientation of the appliance axis and/or the roll angle of the appliance are/is calculated from this.
Patent GB-2459902-A (GB)
Title: A laparoscopic tool for hernia repair
Inventor: BAZOUA GEORGE
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2008-05-10
Abstract: A laparoscopic tool 10 for use in repairing an abdominal wall hernia, comprises a plurality of semi-rigid elongate support members 14 connectable to a mesh prosthesis 38 for location over a defect site of patient, and a cavity 12 for receiving the support members 14. The support members 14 are movable between a retracted position within the cavity 12, and an extended position outside the cavity 12. The tool includes a biasing means 28 which urges the support members 14 from the retracted position to an extended position. A control mechanism 30 positioned near the handle 20 is moveable by the user between retaining, release and locking conditions to control the movement of the support members. In use the tool is introduced through an incision in the body wall, and the support members extended causing the mesh prosthesis to be expanded. In this position the mesh is secured in position and the tool removed.
Patent GB-2449966-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft power management having prioritized subsystems
Inventor: BORUMAND MORI M
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: Power management 200 of a distributed or centralized battery network system 218 for use in aircraft functions and subsystems 204 comprises determining power priority of the subsystems, and selectively distributing power from the battery network system to the subsystems based on the power priority. Concurrently with distributing power, the energy in the battery network system is managed. To determine whether the battery power is sufficient for aircraft functions, the actual available energy left in the battery network systems method is also computed and indicated. This ensures a persistent power supply in the event an unexpected battery failure occurs, thereby enabling the aircraft to safely maintain flight operability despite a battery failure.