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Patent GB-2405251-A (GB)
Title: Windscreen mounted alarm for warning the driver about the presence of emergency vehicles
Inventor: KWOK JOHN
IPC: G08G1/0965
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: An alarm 2 for warning a driver about the presence of emergency vehicles is disclosed. The alarm is battery 10 powered and responses to signals received from the approaching emergency vehicle. The alarm is part of the registration sticker 20. The alarm may have a printed circuit board 18 inside a flexible housing so that it can be stuck onto a curved surface. The alarm may include a visual display, in the form of an array of LEDs 16, and an acoustic alarm, in the form of a piezo electric speaker 14. The side with the display may be inclined towards the driver so that the display is more visible to the driver.
Patent GB-2401969-A (GB)
Title: Cash generation from portfolio disposition using genetic algorithms
Inventor: HILTON KENNETH W
IPC: G06Q40/06
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A plan for disposing of assets in a given asset portfolio is determined using a genetic algorithm, which operates to satisfy certain objectives, including the generation of a cash amount. A genome population including a number of vectors is generated. The genome population is modified using a genetic algorithm, until at least one vector represents a change in the percentage of each asset such that the disposition of each asset in accordance with the vector most nearly satisfies one or more objectives. Figure 3 illustrates the software architecture of a system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
Patent GB-2418835-A (GB)
Title: Bracket for attaching two or more poles to a wall
Inventor: SOUTHERN KERRY JANE
IPC: A47H1/142
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A device for attaching two or more curtain supporting poles to a wall or similar structure comprises a main pole holding element 2 adapted to be attached to the wall, and at least two recesses 5, 6 formed in the main pole holding element each adapted to hold a curtain pole 23, 24. The recesses are spaced apart sufficiently to allow a curtain supported on each pole to be moved along its supporting pole without interfering with any other curtain.
Patent GB-2419801-A (GB)
Title: Clothing accessory
Inventor: WILKINSON LEENA
IPC: A44B11/04
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: A decorative element 30 is releasably attachable to a clothing strap, e.g. of a brassiere. The element may comprise a plurality of interconnected shell-like components 32 and may be attached to the strap by a member 38.
Patent GB-2408226-A (GB)
Title: Backing plate for grinding tool
Inventor: DEHDE JOERG
IPC: B24D13/14
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A backing plate for a portable grinding tool comprises a reinforcing body 11 which is connectable to a drive in the grinding tool, and an elastically deformable body 12 with a planar bearing surface 121 for attatchment of an abrasive sheet thereto. The reinforcing body 11 has an axially protruding annular collar 16 surrounding a central circular depression 15. Only an annular zone 123 of the body 11 which abuts against the collar 16 is supported by the reinforcing body 11. The distance between the centre of the bearing surface 121 and the innermost part of the annular zone 123 is approximately the same as the distance from the outer circumference of the bearing surface 121 to the outermost part of the annular zone 123. The elastically deformable body 12 is applied to the reinforcing body 11 by spraying for foaming.
Patent GB-2415321-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent connection management with long and short-lived connections.
Inventor: PEETERS BRAM
IPC: H04L45/02
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: Managing connections in a telecommunication network comprising: ```Categorising connections into longer and shorter-lived connections (time for which they are likely to exist); using a routing algorithm to determine routes for connections across the network, the routing algorithm using weights (cost, capacity available, load, length or delay) associated with the plurality of links or nodes and controlling the establishment of new connections or redeploying existing connections to balance utilisation of the links or nodes by the longer-lived connections. The invention proposes to add an extra mechanism to regulate a distributed network. On top of routing performed by an algorithm such as OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), a mechanism is added that will improve the global performance of the network. It uses an optimisation procedure to divert established connections from congested links to under-utilised links to achieve a better overall network performance. Additionally, or alternatively, the mechanism influences the deployment of new connections (by changing link weights used by the routing algorithm) to redress imbalances.
Patent GB-2417042-A (GB)
Title: Connector for balustrade and handrail
Inventor: CARNEY JOHN
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: A connector device for interconnecting two members 1,2 e.g. a handrail and balustrade, the device including a first body portion 5 arranged for abutment with a surface 11 of one of the two members 2, a second body portion 4 moveably attached to the first body portion 5. The device has attachment means 7 for attachment thereof to the other of the two members 1, and locking means including a locking member 6 arranged to be secured by action of abutment against surface 11, into a locking position of engagement with the second body portion 4 such that movement of the second body portion relative to the first body portion 5 is restrained by the engaged locking member 6.
Patent GB-2409771-A (GB)
Title: Electrical switching method and apparatus
Inventor: WOOD ROBIN ALAN RADCLIFFE
IPC: H01H9/54
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: A switching apparatus (10) for an electrical load (12) on an A.C. Power supply (14) comprises a controller (16) controlling a solid state switch (18) for switching on and off the load, and a relay (20) with contacts (22) in parallel with the solid sate switch (18). When switching on the load (12), the controller (16) first switches on the solid state switch (18), waits for a first predetermined period, and then closes the relay (20) contacts (22). When switching off the load (12), the controller (16) first opens the relay (20) contacts (22), waits for a second predetermined period, and then switches off the solid state switch (18). The relay (20) contacts (22) are thus protected by the solid state switch (18) against arcing and the solid state switch (18) is protected against the problems of overheating and interference generation by the shorting action of the relay (20). The solid state switch (18) can, as an option, be opened after closure of the relay (20) contacts (22) and closed prior to opening of the relay (20) contacts (22). The controller is powered by the A.C. supply.
Patent GB-2414315-A (GB)
Title: Methods for evaluating and improving drilling operations
Inventor: OLIVER STUART R
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: A method for improving drilling performance of a drilling tool assembly is disclosed. The method includes identifying a drilling performance parameter to be improved. One or more potential solutions are defined to improve the drilling performance parameter. A drilling simulation is performed to determine the dynamic response of the drilling tool assembly during a drilling operation. Determining the dynamic response includes determining the interaction of a cutting element of a drill bit with an earth formation. Improvement in the drilling performance parameter is determined based upon the drilling simulation.
Patent GB-2422646-A (GB)
Title: A device for fixing recreational equipment to a support spring
Inventor: KORTE WALTER
IPC: A63G31/14
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: A device for fixing recreational equipment to a helical support spring 1 comprising a support plate 2 held on the support spring 1, wherein the support plate 2 is provided with a shaped edge 3 which engages over the course of the last spring winding 4 which can be supported on a support surface and also over part of the course of the adjoining penultimate spring winding 5, so that the support plate 2 can almost be rotated onto the spring end in the manner of a screw thread. The support plate 2 also includes a reverse lock 8 which fixes the support plate 2 to counter the screw-on assembly direction relative to the support spring 1 about the common central axis of both the support plate 2 and support spring 1.
Patent GB-2426242-A (GB)
Title: Lipstick container
Inventor: WANG CHUN-TE
IPC: A45D40/06
Filed: 2005-11-05
Abstract: A lipstick container includes a cup (2) a sleeve (1) and a base (3). The cup (2) includes a placement portion (21) for disposing thereon a lipstick, and a spiral shell pillar (22) extending downwardly from the cup. The sleeve (1) consists of a hollow tube and includes a locking portion (12) formed on the bottom portion thereof. The base (3) includes a threaded cylinder (32) formed in the central portion thereof. The threaded cylinder (32) includes a threaded portion (31) corresponding to the spiral shell pillar (22). In addition, a locking portion (33) is formed in the base corresponding to the locking portion (12) of the sleeve (1). The lipstick container of the present invention is structurally simple and easy to assemble.
Patent GB-2423894-A (GB)
Title: Retransmission control in a mobile communication system
Inventor: KUBOTA MITSUHIRO
IPC: H04W4/06
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: Disclosed is the retransmission control method used in a mobile communication system including mobile terminals (MTs), base stations (BSs) and the radio network controller (RNC) which controls the BSs. When an MT detects an error in received data it sends a 1st negative acknowledgement (NACK) to the BS. This first NACK includes a cell ID which indicates the cell(s) from which the data is received. When cell ID in this 1st NACK includes a cell ID of a cell besides the cell which the BS itself manages, the BS sends a 2nd NACK to the RNC. This 2nd NACK includes the cell ID and the data number to specify the data in which the mobile terminal detected the data error. The RNC decides which base stations are to re-transmit the data based on the cell IDs in the 2nd NACK and sends data retransmission requests to the decided base stations.
Patent GB-2423880-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency signature augmentation system
Inventor: SVY KOSAL
IPC: G01S7/40
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for simulating a target. An incoming radar signal 18 that is transmitted from an originating radar source 14,16 is received at a first platform 10. At least one of the polarisation of the received radar signal and the range noise is modulated. The modulated radar signal is indicative of a radar reflection from a second platform 12 that is different from the first platform 10, and the modulated radar signal has a plurality of signal facets that are indicative of a radar reflection from the second platform 12. The modulated radar signal is transmitted 20 from the first platform 10 toward the originating radar source 14,16.
Patent GB-2429879-A (GB)
Title: Spectrum sharing between radar and a cellular communication system
Inventor: HULBERT ANTHONY PETER
IPC: H04W16/14
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A method of spectrum sharing, comprises determining a first frequency (f) in a first location area (30) for a channel (i) of a first transmission type; and choosing a second frequency for a channel of a second transmission type on which to transmit in the first location area (30). The second frequency differs from the first frequency by at least two frequency channels of the first transmission type. The first transmission type may be a radar transmission and the second transmission type may be a cellular radio communication.
Patent GB-2421893-A (GB)
Title: Tocopherols as flavor antioxidant in citrus juice
Inventor: PARSHALL KRISTIN
IPC: A23L33/15
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: Citrus juice beverages having an oil soluble flavor antioxidant added thereto are provided. A tocopherol antioxidant, other than alpha-tocopherol, is added to a citrus juice beverage, such as orange juice, to preserve the flavor sensory attributes of stored juice without deteriorating the initial flavor sensory attributes of the juice.
Patent GB-2437318-A (GB)
Title: A system for immobilising a vehicle having a dry line liquid delivery system
Inventor: HEIDT JOHANN
IPC: B60P3/22
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: A vehicle 1 with a tank 2 having a dry line liquid delivery system 3 is immobilised by a control means 4 when liquid is detected by a sensor 7 at a position in a delivery hose 6. The liquid may be detected at highest point in the hose leading to a hose real. The system may further comprise a gas extractor to ensure only the liquid to be delivered is monitored. A filter may remove any debris upstream of the gas extractor. The immobilisation may be for example electrical/electronic disabling of the engine or vehicle system or a brake interlock. Further disclosed is an emergency over-ride.
Patent GB-2433784-A (GB)
Title: Mulit-layer Superconducting Magnet for MRI
Inventor: DODDRELL DAVID
IPC: G01R33/3815
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: A shielded superconducting MRI magnet system uses a multi-layer shielded coil design. By splitting the magnet coils into coil layers, preferably at least three, an increased number of degrees of freedom is achieved which, in turn, permits minimization of the overall length of the magnet while nevertheless avoiding excessive magnet field and stress values in the coils. A compact coil system is thereby designed which also satisfies the plurality of MRI requirements with regard to sufficiently large investigational volume, magnet field strength, acceptable homogeneity, and magnet stray field limitation while achieving sufficiently low maximum coil B field strengths and stress values to avoid quenches and maintain the structural integrity of the magnet. A stochastic optimization method of design is used.
Patent GB-2430075-A (GB)
Title: EL Display
Inventor: NAKAJIMA HIROFUMI
IPC: H05B33/04
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: The display comprises a series of laminated films including an EL element 7, a sealant 8, barrier films 3 and 9, and thin film substrates 2 and 10. A display pattern 51 may be formed on a further thin film substrate 52 and bonded by heat fusion or adhesive.
Patent GB-2445768-A (GB)
Title: Rotating drum tuning mechanism
Inventor: STOJAKOVIC MOMCILO
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A rotating drum tuning mechanism is fitted substantially within the circumference of a drum shell. A non-rotating threaded rim 4 is secured to the inner wall of the drum shell and a threaded tensioning rim 1 is rotatably mounted to the non-rotating rim 4. Support rim 3 is loosely mounted on the non-rotating rim 4 and a bearing edge rim 2 is loosely mounted on the support rim 3, such that both the support rim and the bearing edge rim can rotate with the drum head 7. A drum skin is stretched over the bearing edge rim and the tension of the drum skin can be increased or decreased by rotating the tensioning rim 1 clockwise or anticlockwise. Specially formed ends of two drum sticks can be inserted into sockets in the tensioning rim 1 to assist rotation of the tensioning rim and enable higher tensions. Locking pin 9 is provided to prevent detuning of the drum during playing. An optional decorative rim 5 may be provided to cover the outside of the rim of the drum.
Patent GB-2435630-A (GB)
Title: Moulding method for a light reflector
Inventor: SHIRAI YASUNORI
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: Disclosed are a thermoplastic resin composition for a light reflector which composition contains 2 to 45 parts by mass of an inorganic filler (B1) treated with a fatty acid type surface treating agent and having an average particle diameter of not more than 3gm, per 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic resin (A); a thermoplastic resin composition for a light reflector which composition contains 2 to 45 parts by mass of an inorganic filler (B2) having a refractive index a of 1.61 a 2.5 and having an average particle diameter of not more than 3/2m, per 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic resin (A); a thermoplastic resin composition for a light reflector which composition contains both 0.01 to 3 parts by mass of glycerol triester of a fatty acid and/or a glycerol diester of a fatty acid (C1), and 0.01 to 3 parts by mass of a glycerol monoester of a fatty acid (C2), per 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic resin (A); a molded article for a light reflector which molded article is produced from one of such thermoplastic resin compositions as described above; and a light reflector in which a light reflecting metal layer is directly formed on at least a part of the surface of the molded article for a light reflector. Methods of moulding thermoplastic polyesters are also disclosed. In one method, the mould surface has a roughness Ra of not more than 0.075 m on the arithmetic mean. In a second method, the mould has been polished to a polish count of 5000 or more. In a third method the mould has a chrome plated surface.
Patent GB-2435429-A (GB)
Title: Bone plates
Inventor: ELLIS THOMAS J
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 2004-08-30
Abstract: A bone plate <B>20</B> for fixing a bone <B>22</B> comprises at least two clip portions <B>24, 26,</B> each clip portion <B>24, 26</B> having a pair of arms <B>34,36</B> so that each clip portion <B>24, 26</B> receives the bone <B>22</B> between the pair of arms <B>34,36,</B> a spanning portion <B>40</B> connected to only one of the arms <B>34, 36</B> of each clip portion <B>20, 26</B> and configured to extend along the bone <B>22</B> between the at least two clip portions <B>24, 26</B> to span a discontinuity <B>42</B> in the bone <B>22.</B> The bone plate <B>20</B> may be used on rib bones. The bone plate may comprise two components, each having a clip portion, being connected via a spanning portion. The bone plates may also comprise a bridge region <B>38</B> joining the two arms <B>34,36</B>, the bridge region may be narrower than the arm region to facilitate bending. Also claimed is a kit for fixing a bone comprising at least one of the afore described bone plates and at least one of a fastener, an instrument for measuring one or more dimensions of the bone, and an instrument for bending at least a portion of at least one bone plate inter-operatively.
Patent GB-2454236-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency cable monitor
Inventor: LOUTIT MAGNUS
IPC: B29C65/04
Filed: 2007-11-02
Abstract: An apparatus includes a radio frequency (RF) signal source 11 connected by a cable 16 comprising two conductors 19, 20 to a pair of spaced-apart electrodes 18. An electrical testing signal is supplied from a source 24 through the two conductors 19, 20 and a bypass element 22, such as an inductor, which has low impedance to the testing signal but high impedance to the RF signal. A sensor 28 monitors the electrical testing signal, so that damage to the cable 16 may be detected. The testing signal may be low-frequency or direct current and separated from the RF signal by an inductor/capacitor filter 25. The apparatus may be a radio-frequency welding apparatus each of whose components are portable (fig 2, 40) and a portable tool (fig 2, 50) may comprise opposed electrodes that are urged together by an electrically actuated mechanism, such as a solenoid (fig 2, 60). If a cable fault is detected RF generator 11 can be automatically switched off, reducing a potential operator hazard.
Patent GB-2451963-A (GB)
Title: A method of mass spectrometry suitable for the identification of peptide ions
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2006-11-23
Abstract: A method of mass spectrometry is disclosed wherein a Surface Induced Dissociation (SID) fragmentation device is repeatedly switched between a high fragmentation mode and a low fragmentation mode. Parent ions from a first sample are passed through the device and parent ion mass spectra and fragmentation ion mass spectra are obtained. Parent ions from a second sample are then passed through the device and a second set of parent ion mass spectra and fragmentation ion mass spectra are obtained. The mass spectra are then compared and if either certain parent ions or certain fragmentation ions in the two samples are expressed differently then further analysis is performed to seek to identify the ions which are expressed differently in the two different samples.
Patent GB-2466447-A (GB)
Title: Load space covering device
Inventor: ARO LASSE
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: Covering device for covering the trunk of a motor vehicle, comprising a flexible covering element 10 mounted at the backseats of the vehicle and being convertible from an unused position to an in-use position, whereas in the unused position the covering element is furled on a roll 12 and in the in-use position the covering element is unwindable of the roll for fixing as safety element for separating the boot from the passengers' area of the vehicle, or in the in-use position the covering element is unwindable of the roll for fixing as cargo covering element for covering the cargo deposited in the boot of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2464216-A (GB)
Title: Ball valve actuated hydraulic liner setting tool
Inventor: ROBERTS WILLIAM M
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 2009-10-08
Abstract: A down hole tool 1 and method of using the tool for proving a pressure differential between sub assemblies comprising a elongated body 10, a tubular assembly 12 within the body, a cam device 20, an actuator 22 below the tubular having a dual bore arrangement. The actuator has first 26 and second 24 bores arranged at 90 degrees to one another, the first having a concave seating arrangement 15 for receiving an obstructing device 30 such as a ball. A stationary sleeve (34, fig 1) is disposed between the actuator and the elongated body. The cam device comprises plural outward facing pins (146, fig 8) on the actuator 22 (122, fig8) cooperating with plural grooves (150, fig8) in the sleeve (34, fig 1) (134, fig8) to allow the linear motion of the actuator, plural inward facing pins (140, fig8) on the sleeve cooperating with plural slots (144, fig8) in the actuator are provided to cause the actuator to rotate when a linear movement is provided.
Patent GB-674220-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in domestic type gas meters
IPC: G01F15/07
Filed: 1950-04-24
Abstract: 674,220. Counting-apparatus. ELECTRICITY METER MANUFACTURING CO., PTY., Ltd. April 24, 1950 [May 13, 1949], No. 10048/50. Class 106 (i). In a gas meter having a magnetic drive to a consumption indicator provided in a separate sealed casing 8, a cylindrical boss 9 on the casing 8 is adapted to seat into a well 3 formed in a non-magnetic part 2 of the meter casing, and the driving magnet 7 and its armature 16 are arranged to have a radial and balanced attraction. In the illustrated embodiment the boss 9 is recessed to accommodate a bearing 10 for the meter spindle 6. The driving magnet 7 and its armature 16 are U-shaped, the armature driving the cyclometer indicator 19 by means of a multiple-start worm 17. The non-magnetic indicator casing 8 and its transparent cover 11 are enclosed by a magnetic shield 12 secured by screws 13 to the meter casing 1.
Patent GB-526995-A (GB)
Title: Chair bed
IPC: A47C17/207
Filed: 1939-03-31
Abstract: 526,995. Seats convertible into beds. SAW, F. D., and RISBORO' FURNITURE, Ltd. March 31, 1939, No. 10066. [Class 52 (ii)] The back e of a seat is carried by pivots g on the rear legs a and is linked to a slidable legextension h and to the seat member d which is guided rearwardly and downwardly as the seat back is turned into the horizontal position by means of pins s moving in slots t, u in the side frames b. Curved arm rests v are usable as pillow retainers in the bed position and their lower ends can selectively engage notches in racks y to provide an angular adjustment for the seat back.