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Patent GB-2403172-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a metal box section
Inventor: GERRIE JOHN
IPC: E02F9/14
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: A method of forming a metal box section comprises: ```providing a first wall part 13 and a second wall part 22, the first wall part 13 having an offset part 16 at an edge thereof; ```locating the second wall part 22 adjacent to the first wall part 13 such that the offset part 16 is disposed alongside the second wall part 22; and ```forming a weld 31 to join the first wall part 13 and the second wall part 22. The method is preferably used to join two elements 11,12. Each element 11,12 may have a first wall part 13 with an offset part 16 and a second wall part 22 (as shown), or alternatively one element (12'; figure 4) may have two offset parts (16'a, 16'b; figure 4), while the other element (11'; figure 4) has no offset parts. The method is preferably used in the manufacture of a boom for a material handling vehicle.
Patent GB-2392321-A (GB)
Title: Connector for shielded electrical cables
Inventor: MURAYAMA RYUSUKE
IPC: H01R13/658
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A connector for shielded electrical cables comprises two modules. A first insulator 20 receives cables 200 having two signal conductors 201 and a ground wire 204, and has ground plates 30 connected to the ground conductor 204 and slots 22 for holding separators. A second insulator 60 has separators 90 which go into these slots, connecting to the ground plates and separating the signal lines, signal contacts 80 which connect to the signal conductors 201, and earth contacts 70 which connect to the separators 90.
Patent GB-2405710-A (GB)
Title: Suspending motion signals of a mouse while repositioning on a mat
Inventor: MESSULAM ADAM CLIVE
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2003-09-03
Abstract: A computer has a mouse input device <B>(16)</B> for positioning a pointer or cursor on a display screen <B>(12).</B> By operation of a switch or combination of switches, the computer can be made to disregard movements of the mouse, thereby allowing the mouse to be repositioned on its support surface (mouse mat) without moving the pointer. The switches may either be on the mouse or on the computer's keyboard, eg. the shift key. The control may be implemented within the mouse, or within the mouse driver software.
Patent GB-2397145-A (GB)
Title: Master computer clock inhibits itself if its feedback goes too far out of phase then a backup clock enables itself.
Inventor: WU CHUNG-HSIAO R
IPC: G06F11/16
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A computer system has a first or master clock and a second or slave clock, both are on clock boards coupled to a side plane board. Each clock has a crystal and a clock synthesizer circuit coupled to a crystal. The clock synthesizer on the first board is configured to determine a phase relationship between its crystal signal and a first feedback clock signal. The first clock synthesizer inhibits its crystal clock signal if the phase relationship exceeds a predetermined limit. The second clock when it detects the inhibiting or stopping of the first clock signal enables its clock to act as the master. The second clock board may be configured to compare a system clock signal to a second feedback signal and to enable the second crystal clock signal after detecting three missing clock edges from the system clock. Each of the clock synthesizer circuits may be implemented on a chip, including detect/compare circuit, a first multiplexer coupled to the crystal clock signal and the reference clock signal, a second multiplexer coupled to the feedback signal and a test clock signal. The chips may also have first and second clock divider circuits receiving first output from the multiplexers, a programmable frequency circuit coupled to provide integers to the dividers and a phase lock loop.
Patent GB-2395876-A (GB)
Title: Computer Signal Transmission System
Inventor: DICKENS ADRIAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2000-03-16
Abstract: A system for transmitting electrical signals between a computer and peripherals along a twisted pair cable. The system includes a computer interface, a peripheral interface and a twisted pair cable in communication between the computer interface and the peripheral interface. Video and audio signals from the computer are transmitted via the twisted pair cable to the peripherals. Peripheral signals can also be communicated between the computer and peripherals via the twisted pair cable.
Patent GB-2424386-A (GB)
Title: Connecting device for connecting a main tool and an auxiliary tool of a combination tool
Inventor: LIN MING-SHUAN
IPC: A01B1/22
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: A connecting device 10, which connects detachably a main tool 100 and an auxiliary tool 200 of a combination tool, includes first and second clamping members 11, 12, a pivot joint (14, fig.1) and a fastening member 13. The pivot joint (14, fig.1) interconnects the first and second clamping members 11, 12 and permits relative rotation of the first and second clamping members 11, 12 to a clamping position, where the first and second clamping members 11, 12 embrace the head 110 of the main tool 100. The fastening member 13 serves to fasten releasably the first and second clamping members 11, 12 to the main tool 100 when the first and second clamping members 11, 12 are rotated relative to each other to the clamping position. The fastening member 13 includes a screw fastener (131, fig 1) which passes through a hole (170, fig.1) in the head 110 of the main tool 100. The main tool 100 may be a combination of a hammer and a pair of pliers and the auxiliary tool 200 may include a shovel blade 210 and rake teeth 220.
Patent GB-2428834-A (GB)
Title: Linking objects with graphical user interface items
Inventor: HARRIS ROBERT
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: A method and system for linking installed objects with referencing items in a computer system are provided. An object such as a software application 112 installed on a computer system has linkages 110 between the object and items 115-117 referencing the object, such as an icon, menu item or quick launch item. Changes to the object are linked to the referencing items by the respective linkage. This avoids the problem of orphaned items when the object is removed.
Patent GB-2431416-A (GB)
Title: Raised passenger platform kit
Inventor: CARR NICHOLAS JULIAN JOHN
IPC: E01C13/04
Filed: 2005-10-22
Abstract: A raised platform kit for installation on an existing surface comprising edge sections <B>6, 8</B>, corner sections <B>5</B> and middle sections <B>7</B> which can be arranged to provide a platform <B>1</B> of the desired size. When assembled the kit may provide a platform having edges sloping towards the ground. The sections may be bolted to the ground making them quick and easy to install or remove as required. The sections may be fixed to a pre-existing pavement <B>2</B> by bolting or bonding. The platform <B>1</B> may be provided at bus or tram stops to reduce the step for a passenger getting into or out of a bus or tram. One edge of the platform may not be sloped and may be flush with a pavement or kerb <B>4</B> edge. Edges of one section may be held down by being overlapped by edges of adjacent sections so that not all of the sections used to create a platform need to be bolted or bonded to the underlying surface <B>2.</B>
Patent GB-2419768-A (GB)
Title: Creating a video sequence of photographic images in accordance with metadata relating to the images
Inventor: KUWABARA KAZUHIRO
IPC: H04N5/76
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A video content creating apparatus includes a computer. The computer registers photographic image data input from a photographic input device and meta-information set in relation to the data in a database. After retrieving photographs based on the meta-information, the apparatus selects the photographs to be used for a reminiscence video and decides the reproduction order of the photographs. After registering a BGM playlist, the apparatus reproduces the photographs and BGM for creating the reminiscence video. If there are any regions defined by the meta-information, the apparatus displays the regions on a monitor while aligning them in sequence according to the meta-information on them. Upon completion of generation (rendering) of a series of reminiscence video contents, the apparatus creates the reminiscence video by saving the rendering results in Flash movie format, for example.
Patent GB-2422208-A (GB)
Title: Sorting workpieces to meet production goals.
Inventor: BLAINE GEORGE
IPC: G05B13/02
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: A method is provided for sorting incoming products (e.g., chicken butterflies) to be portioned into two or more types of end products (e.g., sandwich portions, strips, nuggets, etc.) to meet production goals. The method includes generally four steps. First, information on incoming products is received. Second, for each incoming product, a parameter value (e.g., the weight of an end product to be produced from the incoming product) is calculated for each of the two or more types of end products that may be produced from the incoming product. Third, the calculated parameter values for the incoming products for the two or more types of end products, respectively, are normalized so as to meet the production goals while at the same time achieving optimum parameter values. Fourth, for each incoming product, the end product with the best (e.g., largest) normalized parameter value is selected as the end product to be produced from the incoming product.
Patent GB-2423057-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat belt attachment, e.g. for pregnant women
Inventor: WESTON WALTER STEPHEN
IPC: B60R22/14
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A harness (1-5) for fitting around the body and the shoulder regions of a wearer and for securing at the front of the wearer by means of fasteners (4, 5) includes a back portion which, prior to the wearer putting on the harness, is passed behind the oblique or diagonal portion (22) of a conventional inertia reel seat belt (20). The back portion of the harness is also attached to the oblique portion (22) of the belt, e.g. by a pliable web connector (6) having a finger, beneath which the belt (22) is entrained. The oblique belt portion (22) and attached harness (1-5) are then placed behind the wearer. The harness is then secured around the wearer and the lap portion (24) of the seat belt (20) is fastened across the front of the wearer's body in conventional manner. Any deceleration force will then be taken up by the conventional belt (20) via the harness, thus avoiding the discomfort usually caused when the oblique portion of the belt extends in front of the wearer. However, the lower body of the wearer will still be appropriately restrained by the lap portion (24) of the conventional seat belt (20).
Patent GB-2423443-A (GB)
Title: Use of location awareness to control radio frequency interference in a healthcare environment
Inventor: GRAVES ALAN F
IPC: H04B15/00
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: A method of controlling RF interference in a healthcare establishment. The method comprises receiving data regarding a wirelessly detectable tag associated to a first piece of equipment within the healthcare establishment; determining whether the first piece of equipment is positioned relative to a second piece of equipment within the healthcare establishment such that an RF interference constraint is violated, based at least in part on the data regarding the wirelessly detectable tag; and responsive to the RF interference constraint being violated, causing a variation in RF power transmitted by at least one of the first piece of equipment and the second piece of equipment. In this way, wireless communication equipment can be used in the healthcare establishment without deleterious effects on sensitive medical equipment. Also disclosed is an equipment and personnel location monitoring system, authentication of personnel and event monitoring system.
Patent GB-2436517-A (GB)
Title: A self customising garment
Inventor: ALLEN NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: A41B1/00
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A self customising garment with a pre-printed design where parts of the design may be filled in with a suitable inking device such as a pen, to display numbers, letters or symbols for example. Preferably the pre-printed design is in the form of an alphanumeric grid, that allows the user to fill in certain elements of the grid by colouring them in with ink the same colour as the background so that the desired letter, number or shape is displayed by the pre-designed elements of the grid that have not been coloured in. The garment may be printed with various information and designs leaving only certain areas for self customisation such as the final sports scores after an event or match. Preferably the inking device e.g. pen is a permanent colourfast marker pen.
Patent GB-2426144-A (GB)
Title: In-line network simulator that disrupts packets
Inventor: CURRAN-GRAY MARTIN
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: An in-line network simulator is provided that disrupts packets traveling through it to simulate network conditions. According to one embodiment, a method comprises receiving, at an in-line network simulator, packets sent from a source node to a destination node. The in-line network simulator classifies the received packets into respective ones of a plurality of different classifications, and disrupts the received packets based on corresponding disruption characteristics defined for their respective classifications. Such disrupting of the packets may include selectively performing at least one of delaying, dropping, and reordering of the received packets. Aspects of the invention include a controller dividing the packet stream into a plurality of time-dependent packet substreams and disrupting the substreams. Other embodiments include a system comprising a gate, random number generator, packet counter and comparitor to drop packets.
Patent GB-2438437-A (GB)
Title: Rechargeable Battery Assembly
Inventor: DANIEL SIMON RICHARD
IPC: H01M50/296
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: A rechargeable battery assembly comprises a built in connector (16), circuitry (25) to provide charge control, at least one rechargeable battery unit (15), and circuitry providing a further function. The battery assembly is mechanically reversible between a deployed configuration (1) having a general form and functions of a conventional battery format and a charge configuration (2) in which the connector (16) is made accessible. In the deployed configuration (1) the battery assembly is capable of providing a discharge to at least one voltage level and can be charged by means of a suitable external charger device. In the charge configuration (2) the battery assembly can be charged by means of the integral charge control circuitry (25) when the connector (16) is connected to a suitable powered receptacle on a computing or peripheral device.
Patent GB-2439712-A (GB)
Title: Device for wearing a music player on the hand
Inventor: WHITE ANDREA DAWN
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 2006-07-05
Abstract: The device comprises either a sleeve 1 or a glove (7, figure 2). The sleeve 1 is made of a breathable, flexible material. A music player may be housed in a pouch/pocket 4 mounted onto the sleeve 1 or glove (7, figure 2) that allows the buttons to be used and any screen to be viewed. The sleeve 1 is held in place by a ring of the flexible, breathable material 2, which is threaded over the middle finger and a strap 3, which is fastened around the wrist.
Patent GB-2426112-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for forming decoding device
Inventor: BRATCHLEY ROBIN
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A method of forming a decoding device to enable hidden information or indicia on an article to be revealed is described. The method comprises electronically transfening data defining the decoding device from a central source (3) to a remote site (6). The decoding device is created at the remote site (6) using the transmitted data.
Patent GB-2427834-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic construction modules for creating three-dimensional assemblies
Inventor: KOWALSKI CHARLES J
IPC: A63H33/06
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: Magnetic structural components (10, 10'') are utilized to permit construction of a wide variety of structural profiles. The structural components (10, 10'') include a number of magnets (26a-26e, 26a''-26e'') operatively associated with a periphery thereof to provide a number of points of magnetic connection. In addition, each structural component (10, 10'') has at least one mechanical connector (23, 23''), such as slots (34, 34 ''), to provide at least one point of mechanical connection. At least one of the slots (34'') has a magnet (26f'') operatively associated therewith to provide another point of magnetic connection. The structural components (10, 10<1>) are interconnected to form a cruciform shape (50).
Patent GB-2441988-A (GB)
Title: Spoked wheel for a bicycle
Inventor: TOWNSEND LLOYD
IPC: B60B1/04
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: The wheel comprises a rim 10, a hub and spokes 12 extending between the rim and the hub. The rim 10 comprises a radially outwardly facing tyre seating channel 16 and has flanges 20a which project axially from the opposite sides of the rim beyond the base 16a of the tyre seating channel to receive the ends of the spokes with nipples 14. In this way, the points of attachment of the spokes 12 to the opposite sides of the rim 10 are axially spaced by a distance exceeding the width of the channel base 16a. Each flange 20a is a wall of a box section with a second wall 20b joining the channel 16 adjacent a tyre seating bead 16c, the walls having aligned holes such that one provides access for nipples 14 mounted in the other, or the nipples mounted in one and extending through the other.
Patent GB-2443615-A (GB)
Title: Mounting aid for equestrian riders
Inventor: STEPHENSON GERALDINE SUSAN
IPC: B60P3/04
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: Mounting apparatus 10 for assisting a rider to mount an equestrian animal is disclosed. The mounting apparatus comprises an interconnected platform 14 and mounting assembly. The mounting assembly can be fixed, for use, to a vehicle 12. While in use, the platform can be moved between a stowed position, in which a vehicle to which it is fixed can be operated normally and a deployed position in which the platform projects from it sufficiently to allow a person to stand upon it to mount a horse. The mounting apparatus may optionally include means far retaining it in one or both of its stowed and its deployed positions. Most advantageously, it can be configured to return to the stowed position automatically after the platform has been loaded by the weight of a person and subsequently unloaded. The return means may comprise a remotely lockable gas compression strut. The platform may be attached to a motor powered road vehicle or a trailer, possibly to the tailgate of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2434962-A (GB)
Title: Method of making ice cream
Inventor: HOWARD JOHN GEORGE
IPC: A23G9/52
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: A method of making ice cream comprises the mixing of three different packs of ingredients to make a low or negligible fat ice cream. The first pack may contain high whip albumen, the second pack may contain glycerine and the third pack may contain sucrose, skimmed milk solids and stabilisers such as guar gum and carrageen. The method may comprise mixing pack one with water and whisking, adding the contents of packs two and three, whisking again and then freezing.
Patent GB-2435016-A (GB)
Title: A hinge mechanism
Inventor: KALARGEROS NIKOLAOS
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: A hinge mechanism to lift the rear edge of a bonnet 11 of a motor vehicle comprises an upper leaf 13 connected to the bonnet 11, a lower leaf 12 connected to the body structure of the vehicle and a middle leaf 14 connected to the upper leaf 13 and the lower leaf 12. The middle leaf 14 is connected to the upper leaf 13 by means of a stud 16 and a slot 17 connection so as to limit movement of the bonnet from a normal position to a deployed position under an upward force exerted by a lift actuator. The stud 16 and slot 17 connection is provided with energy dissipating means arranged at the end of the slot for dissipating impact energy of the stud 16 against the slot 17 during the upward force. The energy dissipating means may be a resiliently deformable element 30, possibly including a plurality of elongate apertures (40 figure 5), or it may comprise an aperture (50 figure 6) and bridge piece. The aperture and bridge piece may be formed in a separate plate (70 figure 7) attached to the upper leaf.
Patent GB-2444298-A (GB)
Title: Low cost acoustic protection in an audio communication unit
Inventor: VERED ARYEH
IPC: H03G3/30
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: Acoustic protection circuitry is disclosed which is suitable for low cost audio systems and the like. The acoustic protection circuitry is placed between the output of an amplifier 520 and a loudspeaker 530. The acoustic protection circuitry comprises level detection circuit 560 and threshold logic circuit 570. The level detection and control circuit 560 / 570 operates a switch 550 such that, if the signal from the amplifier 520 is above a threshold level, a first attenuation is applied to the signal, and if the audio amplified signal is below the threshold level, a second attenuation is applied to the signal. Attenuation is introduced by switching resistor 510 or resistor 580 into the signal path to the loudspeaker 530. A level detection circuit 700 (fig.7) may include a rectifier circuit 730, a high pass filter 740 and a comparator 720. The system may be used where the cost of a digital signal processor is not justified, such as low tier telephone handsets. The system may be arranged to provide protection against acoustic shock in compliance with ITU-T recommendation P.360, which sets a limit of 125 dbA for allowable sound at the earpiece of a telephone handset.
Patent GB-2433316-A (GB)
Title: A method for determining profiles of the concentration, pressure and temperature of gases in combustion processes and their exhaust gas flows and plumes
Inventor: LINDERMEIER ERWIN
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: For a determination of profiles of the concentration, the pressure and the temperature of gases in combustion processes and their exhaust gas flows and plumes, in a least squares fit calculation, the absorption coefficients   a  necessary for the calculation of model spectra are considered as a function of pressure p and temperature T for each wave number. These functions are approximated by means of interpolating, two-dimensional, cubic spline functions   a  (p,T) and, in a p,T plane, a desired pressure and temperature range, is divided into rectangular partial ranges that are axially parallel without overlapping each other. For each partial rectangle a two-dimensional cubic polynomial is true as an interpolating function (eq. 1), the first derivatives thereof with respect to pressure or temperature and the mixed derivatives with respect to pressure and temperature are equal at the corners. Measured spectra, such as radiance and transmission spectra, the volumes of combustion gases and other gases, are compared to the calculated spectra.
Patent GB-2433485-A (GB)
Title: Packaging fresh food with ozone
Inventor: CREASY JUSTIN NEIL
IPC: B65B9/06
Filed: 2006-12-18
Abstract: Packaging of fresh food includes the introduction of ozone into the package which is then sealed. It may be carried our in a "high care" room with a chilled, pressurized, bacteria-free atmosphere. The package may be impervious to bacteria and include a micro-porous membrane enabling its interior atmosphere to stabilize after decay of the ozone. In vertical packaging apparatus, flow wrap web 105 may be wrapped around a food introduction zone 104, longitudinally sealed at 106, transversely sealed at 108 and cut into individual packs at 110. An ozone introduction lance 121 and an ozone monitoring device 124 extend into the wrapping at the zone 104, as does a funnel 151 for intermittently introducing individual weighed portions of food such as chopped salad 102. In horizontal packaging apparatus, the package may contain a tray which protects the food from direct contact with ozone being introduced.