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Patent GB-2446848-A (GB)
Title: A filter for providing higher frequency information carrying signals on the same conductor as a lower frequency power carrying signal
Inventor: RIJSSEMUS MARTINUS HERMANUS MA
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A filtering device 1 for providing a higher frequency information carrying current on the same conductor as a lower frequency power carrying current comprises a first conductor 5 suitable for carrying alternating current signals in a desired frequency range and a second conductor 2 connected to the first conductor and suitable for carrying direct current and alternating current below the desired frequency range. The second conductor comprises a first inductor 8 suitable for providing impedance to at least some electrical oscillations in the desired frequency range and a second inductor 9 connected in series with the first 10 inductor 8, which is suitable for providing impedance to at least some electrical oscillations in the desired frequency range that are not sufficiently reduced by the first inductor.
Patent GB-2431160-A (GB)
Title: Epoxidized esters of vegetable oil fatty acids as reactive diluents
Inventor: BLOOM PAUL D
IPC: C09D121/02
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions containing epoxidized esters of vegetable oil fatty acids, and to methods of making such compositions. The esters are C1-6 alkyl or C2-6 alkenyl, monoglycerol or diglycerol, C4-6 polyol or glycol esters of a vegetable oil fatty acid. The compositions include latex coating compositions comprising the epoxidized esters; epoxy resin compositions comprising the epoxidized esters; thermoset plastic compositions comprising the epoxidized esters; and PVC compositions comprising the epoxidized esters. The invention is also directed to epoxidized monoglycerides or diglycerides, and expoxidized C4-6 polyol esters of vegetable oil fatty acids.
Patent GB-2446812-A (GB)
Title: Damping member positioned between blades of an aerofoil assembly
Inventor: HOLMES MARTIN DAVID
IPC: F01D5/26
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: An aerofoil assembly comprising a plurality of rotatable blades. A damping member 52 is disposed between at least two of the blades 34, each of the blades 34 having an aerofoil portion 42, a stem portion 40 and a root portion 38. A recess 62, 64 is provided on two cooperating stem portions 40 with a first shelf 66 extending from a first end of each recess, and a second shelf 68 extending from a second end of each recess to define a compartment. When the blades are aligned the damping member 52 is held on one side of the shelves within the compartment. The damping member is provided with a projection 70 at one corner and a projection 72 on a diagonally opposite corner, the longitudinal distance Y between ends of the projections being greater than the distance between edges of the first and second shelves 66 and 68.
Patent GB-2438048-A (GB)
Title: Marine seismic streamer with sensor mounted in sensor spacer
Inventor: HARRICK BRUCE WILLIAM
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: A seismic streamer includes a jacket covering an exterior of the streamer. At least one strength member extends along the length of the jacket, and is disposed inside the jacket. At least one seismic sensor 56 (e.g. hydrophone) is mounted in a respective sensor spacer 34 affixed to the at least one strength member, which passes through passages 52 in the spacer. The streamer includes means for retaining the at least one sensor in the respective sensor spacer. The means for retaining provides acoustic isolation between the at least one sensor and the respective spacer. The sensor may be retained in the spacer by a curable gel 46 which forms a resilient ring between the exterior of a tube holding the sensor and the interior of an opening in the spacer. Noise induced in the spacer, such as from the Poisson effect in the strength members, is efficiently isolated from the sensor.
Patent GB-2438943-A (GB)
Title: A nose plug for alleviating snoring
Inventor: CHALK ROBERT
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A nose plug for alleviating snoring integrally formed of a resilient material comprises first and second spherical parts <B>2, 3</B> connected by a bridge part <B>4</B>. The first and second spherical parts <B>2, 3</B> are intended to be inserted into the nostrils of a user so that air flow through the nasal passages of the users is restricted. The spherical parts <B>2, 3</B> may be hollow, if they are hollow they may have internal supports. The spherical parts <B>2, 3</B> may be coated and they may have an addition portion <B>5, 6</B> to make them acorn or nipple shaped.
Patent GB-2449867-A (GB)
Title: Device for automatically locking forks to a pallet when the pallet is raised
Inventor: BARTLETT JOSEPH
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: A device for attachment to a pallet 1 or the like comprises a barrier movable between a first position in which it allows the forks F of a fork-lift truck to enter the pallet and a second position in which the barrier prevents removal of the forks from the pallet. The device includes a mechanism for operation of the barrier that urges the barrier into the first position when the pallet is set down and urges the barrier into the second position when the pallet is raised up. The barrier may be a substantially horizontal bar 5 connected towards one end of an upright carrying bar 7. The mechanism preferably includes a ground engaging element 14 which moves downwardly when the pallet is raised causing the barrier to be raised, preferably via a pivotally mounted lever arm 10. The ground engaging means 14 may comprise a wheel.
Patent GB-2435775-A (GB)
Title: Reduced loss ultra-fast semiconductor modulator and switch
Inventor: LIU ANSHENG
IPC: H04B10/155
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: A media access controller (MAC) of a broadband wireless communication device may vary the size of data unit payloads based on a physical layer burst size. In automatic retransmission request (ARQ) enabled service flows, the MAC may delay construction of data units from the data unit payloads until after entering an ARQ retransmission request window. In some embodiments, the MAC comprises per-flow schedulers to schedule service data units (SDUs) for each of a plurality of service flows, and per-service flow retransmission request handlers to reconstruct and retransmit data units.
Patent GB-2437213-A (GB)
Title: Polymer compound and polymer light-emitting device using same
Inventor: KOBAYASHI SHIGEYA
IPC: H01L51/30
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a polymer compound characterized by containing a structure represented by the following formula (1). (In the formula, ring A and ring B independently represent an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring, and ring C represents an alicyclic hydrocarbon which contains no fused aromatic compound while having at least one substituent. The alicyclic hydrocarbon may contain a heteroatom.)
Patent GB-2441426-A (GB)
Title: Vibrating microtome with automated measurement of vertical runout
Inventor: TANKI SIEGFRIED
IPC: G01V8/12
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: In a vibrating microtome, a knife 6 is caused to vibrate during a sectioning operation in a direction parallel to a section plane and substantially parallel to a cutting edge of the knife, during which a transverse offset can occur as a consequence of a potentially present inclination of the cutting edge with respect to the section plane. A measuring device 3 for measuring the transverse offset comprises a light barrier 9 into which the cutting edge is placeable so as to partially cover the light of the light barrier. The vibrating microtome generates, from the motion of the knife, a control application signal that describes the time course of the vibration of the knife 6, and an electronic measurement system of the measuring device 3 measures the coverage of the light barrier as a consequence of the vibration of the knife as an oscillating signal and determines the transverse offset from the signal values at points in time that are defined by the control application signal.
Patent GB-2441054-A (GB)
Title: Roofing component
Inventor: COLE DAVID RYAN
IPC: E04D13/15
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A roofing component 1 having a first web 3 disposable parallel to a marginal edge portion of a roof, said first web 3 being provided with bonding formations 7 on an upper surface of the first web 3 to provide a mechanical interlocking bond with a settable liquid applied coating, and a second web 5 extending at an angle with respect to the first web 3. The bonding formations 7 may be formed integrally with the first web or may be provided on one surface of an extruded bonding strip, the opposed surface being fixed to the first web 3. In one embodiment the bonding formations are in the form of a series of spaced apart undercut channel formations, wherein each channel has a wedge shaped cross sectional form for mechanically interlocking with a set liquid applied coating. The roofing component may be in the form of a drip edge trim, the second vertical web having a returned free edge 9 receiving a connecting strip 11 for connecting extruded trims in overlapping edge to edge relationship and which accommodates thermal movement.
Patent GB-2457009-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling a web
Inventor: HJALMARSSON LENNART
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: An adaptive assembly line (1) for assembly of a continuous first web (6) to a continuous or discontinuous second web (7). The assembly line (1) comprises a control device (18) comprising a first camera (22) arranged to take a first picture of the first web (6) before assembly of the first web (6) to the second web (7) and that the control device (18) is arranged to use the first picture for determining the position of a first centre line (9) in the first web and that the control device (18) is arranged to use the first picture for controlling the position of the first web (6) and/or the second web (7), e.g. in a cross machine direction, so that the first centre line becomes aligned with a second centre line (10) comprised in the second web (7) during assembly of the first web (6) to the second web (7).
Patent GB-2454273-A (GB)
Title: Electric Vehicle with an Operator Performance Setting Switch.
Inventor: LENART BARRY
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: An operator selectable performance control system and method for an electric vehicle, comprises: a motor 42 structured and operable to provide motive power and regenerative braking forces to the vehicle and preferably a mechanical brake assembly 48 structured and operable to exert mechanical braking forces to the vehicle; a controller 50 operable to control the application of motive power and regenerative braking forces of the motor; an operator selectable switch 54 structured and operable to changeably select one of a plurality of vehicle performance routines executable by the controller for affecting maximum vehicle speed and an amount of regenerative braking implemented during vehicle operation. Preferably the selectable switch is a key switch capable of being locked in position by removing the key. Preferably there are three different performance settings, PS1, PS2, PS3, limiting the vehicles speed within ranges of 13-16 mph, 11-14mph and 15-19 mph. additionally there is a reset button (90, fig.2) for initialising the controller before implementing a performance routine.
Patent GB-2457760-A (GB)
Title: Device for alternating current electrolysis
Inventor: WOODWORTH PETER
IPC: C02F1/461
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: A device for employing alternating current in electrolysis comprises at least one multiple part conductor (12, fig 1). The conductor may be constructed from a central conductive rod, hub 12a or wire having one or more conductive surrounds 12b. The central conductive rod may be a threaded rod with one or more threaded conductive surrounds. Insulating spacers may be employed to distance the surrounds form one another. The multipart conductors may also be electrically insulated from one another, and may have means for attachment to an alternating current supply, which may be household or industrial.
Patent GB-2444191-A (GB)
Title: An audio codec for converting digital audio signals to analogue audio in smartphones
Inventor: SINAI DAVID
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 2005-11-26
Abstract: The present invention provides an audio codec for converting digital audio signals to analogue audio signals, the audio codec comprising at least two digital audio bus interfaces for coupling to respective digital audio buses, the first bus interface being arranged to operate according to an audio codec protocol, a plurality of circuit elements including a digital to analogue converter and switching means controllable to couple a selected one(s) of the circuit elements between the first and second digital audio bus interfaces, the audio codec being operable to receive two digital audio signals which are not left and right signals corresponding to each other, via the second digital audio bus interface and transmit them via the first bus interface using two respective channels of the audio codec protocol a digital-only signal path between the two digital audio bus interfaces, such that no analogue processing of the audio signals occurs in the digital-only signal path. In the case that the audio codec has three bus interfaces, the two signals sent over the audio codec interface do not need to be received over the same bus interface and the audio codec can be used to receive two signals on separate channels. One independent claim requires that the two signals are both received over a second interface while the two further independent claims require that the two signals pass over respective ones of a second and third interface. The application is to smartphones.
Patent GB-2449515-A (GB)
Title: Data migration in a tiered storage unit
Inventor: AKAIKE HIROTOSHI
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A computing system 1000 includes a plurality of computing units 100; a tiered (i.e. hierarchical) storage unit, including a first storage medium 140 and a second storage medium 160 having a data transfer rate lower than the first storage medium, connected to a plurality of the computing units; and a system management unit 180 connected to a plurality of the computing units and the tiered storage unit. System management unit 180 creates or obtains a computation job execution schedule for a plurality of the computing units, plans a data migration in the tiered storage unit according to the execution schedule, and instructs the tiered storage unit to migrate a data based on the plan. System management unit 180 may be configured to store a file to be read by a computing unit in the first medium before the file is read or make free space by migrating data in the first storage medium to the second storage medium.
Patent GB-2460108-A (GB)
Title: A folded display stand with supports held in a cantilevered fashion
Inventor: COMMISSAR RICHARD CLIVE
IPC: A47F5/11
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A display stand 10 comprises a front face 11 having at least one aperture 13; at least one support member 15 inserted through the aperture 13; and at least one reinforcement strut 16 to receive the support member 15, wherein the support member 15 is cantilevered in the display stand for supporting a display product. The display stand 10 preferably includes two side faces 12, each having apertures 14 for receiving the reinforcement strut 16. The stand and the support members may be formed from folded blanks of cardboard. The reinforcing member includes slots to accommodate the support members.
Patent GB-2464147-A (GB)
Title: Three Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Spherical Mechanism for Payload Orienting Applications
Inventor: PHILLIPS NATHANIEL
IPC: B25J17/00
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: A device for orientating a payload has at least two degrees-of-freedom, preferably three degrees-of-freedom, a 3-RRR parallel spherical mechanism, both capable of rapidly orienting a payload such as a camera. A base 1 houses three concentric rotating shafts 4, 5, 19, where the outer shafts 4, 5 actuate first and second spherical arm linkages 8, 9 which subtend different angles on a great circle. These arm linkages are linked via revolute joints 10, 11 to a third and fourth spherical linkages 14, 15 which subtend the same angle on a great circle. Linkages 14, 15 are jointed at 16a and preferably at 16b to pin 38 which is rigidly connected to linkage 26 and the payload 27. Inner most shaft 19 adds a third degree-of-freedom by actuating a spherical slider-rocker mechanism comprised of linkages 20, 23, 26. All of the axes of rotation intersect at a notational centre point 7. Advantages include high attainable angular accelerations through parallel kinematics and minimized payload inertia, compact design, large workspace of the payload, and preservation of an image horizon with the two degree-of-freedom version.
Patent GB-2449974-A (GB)
Title: Three Dimensional Defect Mapping
Inventor: RUSERT MICHAEL T
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2008-06-02
Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for a three dimensional presentation of defects in a system. In response to a request to present a set of defects using a three dimensional presentation, information is retrieved for the set of defects from a database, wherein the information includes an identification of a defect and a location of the defect in the system. A three dimensional model of the system is retrieved in which the defects are located. The defects are placed in the three dimensional model of the system to generate a modified three dimensional model. The modified three dimensional model is presented on a graphical user interface. The defects may be represented as spheres on the model and the defect information presented may include url data containing a link to further data about the defect.
Patent GB-2462466-A (GB)
Title: Explosion blast protection apparatus
Inventor: JONES JUSTIN
IPC: F16K1/16
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: An explosion blast protection apparatus (10, fig 1) comprises a plurality of elongate parallel members (louver blades) 20 being moveable between an open condition (fig 5) through which a gas can pass and a closed condition (fig 6) in which the members 20 block the passage of the gas. The members 20 are biased when in the open condition and may be a plurality of springs 30 attached to the members 20 and a frame (12 - 15), with one spring 30 for each member 20. The members 20 may overlap an adjacent member 20 in a closed condition. Each member 20 may have lugs (23 - 25, fig 4) supported in openings 27 in frame members (13a, 17 - 19, 15a, fig 2), with the openings 27 having sides 28, 29 that limit movement of the members 20 and define the extent of the open condition. The members 20 may be pivotable.
Patent GB-2450264-A (GB)
Title: Channel equalization for mud-pulse telemetry
Inventor: RECKMANN HANNO
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: Channel estimation and signal equalization is used in a mud-pulse telemetry system for uplink communication during drilling of wellbores.
Patent GB-2454107-A (GB)
Title: High water cut well measurements using heuristic salinity determination
Inventor: BENTLEY SCOTT
IPC: G01N22/00
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: Methods and systems for determining the amount of water in a high water cut crude petroleum flow stream exiting from a hydrocarbon well. Electrical property measurements such as permittivity measurements are collected with a microwave analyzer system as high water cut oil exits from a well. Collection is continued until the span of the measurements of at least one property reaches at least a characteristic pre-determined value. A heuristic salinity of the water phase of the crude oil can then be determined based on the span statistics and reference equations and/or reference data. The flow-weighted average water content of the oil can then be determined using the heuristic salinity to correct for salinity variation as the output of the well changes over time.
Patent GB-2452458-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for providing off-road guidance
Inventor: MILBERT RANDY L
IPC: G01C21/32
Filed: 2007-07-03
Abstract: The present invention is a computer-implemented system for providing guidance information to aid a user in traveling along an off-road route. This system assumes that the route has already been determined. Also, it is assumed that the user's position and orientation can be determined, for example using existing techniques such as the global positioning system (GPS). The present invention uses a Look-Ahead-Point Finder (100) to find a point, which we refer to as a look-ahead point, located on the route ahead of the user's current location. A Guidance Message Constructor (102) and a Guidance Presenter (106) are used to present the user with guidance information directing him towards the look-ahead point. If the user is already headed towards the look-ahead point, then a Turn Analyzer (108) is used to search the route in order to find the next turn location. If the user is found to be nearing a turn, then the Guidance Message Constructor (102) and the Guidance Presenter (106) are used to give the user information about the turn including its distance and direction.
Patent GB-2457165-A (GB)
Title: A reversible manhole cover with a frame
Inventor: SMITH PAUL J
IPC: E01C9/08
Filed: 2009-02-09
Abstract: An access cover 10 has one solid face 18 and one open face. A frame 62 can receive the cover 10 either way up to achieve either a planar surface 27 or a fillable tray. When placed solid side up the cover is preferably flush with the frames top 68 and can include tread patterning 28. Ideally a continuous internal ledge at the base of the frame contacts the lowest part of the perimeter of the cover. The cover and frame may include recesses and flanges respectively to form a seal. The cover ideally includes handles 23 and/or a lifting key hole 34. The cover may be bolted 46 to the frame via holes. Any holes in the cover can be plugged. The cover may be plastic and rectangular.
Patent GB-2458380-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable illumination angle light fixture
Inventor: WU YULIN
IPC: F21S8/04
Filed: 2009-03-19
Abstract: A ceiling light fixture having an adjustable illumination angle, comprising: a fixed mount 2; a flexible mount 3; and a soft pipe 5; wherein the fixed mount 2 is adapted for connecting to a ceiling 1; the flexible mount 3 is flexibly connected to the fixed mount 2 via the soft pipe 5; the flexible mount is adapted to receive a light-emitting element 4; and the soft pipe exhibits plastic deformation behaviour and is adapted to bend and stretch axially. The soft pipe is capable of bending and stretching axially and therefore the illumination angle can be freely adjusted.
Patent GB-2459388-A (GB)
Title: Dynamically routing salvage shipments using a transport planner
Inventor: YE JIAN
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2009-04-27
Abstract: Management salvage shipments in a transportation network (160). The system includes a transportation planner (110) for routing between distribution centres, suppliers, stores and dekits (120,130,140,150) in the transportation network. The transportation planner determines an optimized transportation plan for delivery and pick-up of shipments, which may be based on constraints such as the capacity cote, rates of a vehicle or carrier, lanes and commodity exclusions. The server models the salvage collections and deliveries as a dynamic hub routing problem.