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Patent GB-2423339-A (GB)
Title: Bi-directional turbine
Inventor: CUTLER DONALD G
IPC: F03D1/04
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A turbine comprises a rotor 3, 4 and a shrouding or fluid guiding arrangement 5, the fluid guiding arrangement comprising at least a portion on a first side (A) of the rotor and a portion on a second opposite side (B) of the rotor, the portions being adjustable so that when fluid approaches the rotor from the first side (A) the guiding portion on the second side (B) forms a diverging outlet (as shown), and when fluid approaches the rotor from the second side (B) the guiding portion on the first side (A) forms a diverging outlet (as shown in figure 5). The fluid guiding portions are automatically adjusted to form a diverging outlet by a combination of low pressure downstream of the rotor and the chiselled leading edges of the fluid guiding portions 5. The turbine may be driven by wind or water and may drive a electrical generator.
Patent GB-2423557-A (GB)
Title: A gear member with a plurality of reciprocating teeth
Inventor: PATEL HITESH DHANJI
IPC: F16H55/34
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: A gear member 22 has built-up teeth in the form of a plurality of teeth 28, e.g. micro-teeth, which are spring 38 mounted in the gear member 22 so as to reciprocate in the direction of arrow 35. At least five of the teeth 28 engage and sit between successive teeth 32 of another gear member 26. The teeth 28 may be multipart or may comprise of plates with each one held in its own casing. Gear member 22 may engage a conical gear member 26 so that different pluralities of teeth 28 can engage between two adjacent teeth 32. In another embodiment the teeth 28 may be in the form of spring loaded retrudable pins (see fig 4 to 8) engaging with holes. In a further embodiment the teeth may be in the form of a hook-and-loop type material. The conical gear member 26 can be replaced with a flat plate or domed member (see figs 11 to 15) or the gear members may be a rack and pinion.
Patent GB-2437073-A (GB)
Title: Wheel lock for immobilising a vehicle.
Inventor: HEENEY DAVID PERRY
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a security device for immobilizing a vehicle. The security device comprises first (10) and second element (20), wherein the first (10) and second element (20) are removable and arranged to be mutually attachable through an aperture of a wheel of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2441803-A (GB)
Title: Generating a flexible display region for a video monitoring system
Inventor: BAUMANN ANDREAS
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2006-05-08
Abstract: A method is proposed for generating a flexible display region 9 on a monitor, wherein the display region 9 comprises a main window 4 in which a multiplicity of information windows 6, 6A-I are overlaid and/or can be overlaid, wherein the main window 4 has a base grid with a regular array, an information window 6, 6A-I respectively being assigned and/or assignable to the individual grid fields and being representable and/or represented in the allocated grid field, wherein the grid level of the base grid is adjustable and/or adjusted via a central first control component 6, 7, 8 for the main window 4, wherein the main window 4 can be switched between a regular grid occupancy in which the size of each overlaid information window 6, 6A-I corresponds to the size of a grid field of the base grid, and an irregular grid occupancy in which the size of at least one information window 6A corresponds to the size of an integer multiple of a grid field of the base grid, and wherein the switching can be initiated and/or is initiated by an operator by selecting and changing the size of an arbitrary information window (6, 6A-I).
Patent GB-2438928-A (GB)
Title: Biometric Remote Access Device (BRAD)
Inventor: CLARKE BRIAN
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: When a user wishes to connect to a remote PC (e.g. work place PC) or network they insert a Biometric Remote Access Device (BRAD) into a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port of a local computer (e.g. home PC) that they wish to connect from. The BRAD device then challenges the user to authenticate themselves with their fingerprint. If the fingerprint authentication is successful the device goes onto the Internet 1 to a website that holds a database of user's details which are matched to the unique serial number of the device and downloads 2 the user's logon details required to connect to their workplace PC or network. The device then automatically connects 3 to the user's workplace PC or network via a secure IPVPN (Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network). The user is then challenged to enter the password of their work place PC for access via the local computer. The user authentication may be 2 factor authentication.
Patent GB-2427379-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the production of hollow moulded articles and a hollow moulded article made by the method
Inventor: SCOTT KENNETH LATIMER
IPC: B29D23/00
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A method of producing an injection-moulded plastics article having a hollow interior, such as a pipe section, comprises the steps of forming a mould cavity having outer dye parts (11, 12) and an inner mandrel (13) to define an annular mould cavity, introducing plastics material into the mould cavity (14) and delivering a pressurised fluid to the interface between the mandrel and the inner surface of the moulded article through passages (37) in the mandrel (13) opening to the surface thereof, and withdrawing the mandrel (13) while maintaining the outer dye parts (11,12) in a closed condition. Apparatus for producing such hollow moulded article, the hollow moulded article itself, and a method of lining an aged, broken or damaged pre-existing pipeline are also described. Two mating ends of pipe sections may be screw threaded together or an O-ring seal may be used to seal the junction. Alternatively, respective cooperating sump-engagement members may be formed at respectivce ends, whereby to engage the pipe sections together.
Patent GB-2433295-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle window regulator
Inventor: SASAKI KAZUYUKI
IPC: B60J1/17
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A vehicle window regulator comprising a carrier plate 6 which is slidably movable on a guide rail 1 together with a wire member in an up-and-down direction, while being kept restrained from moving in a width direction X of a vehicle. The carrier plate 6 includes a base 10 having a pair of guide portions 17, 18 opposed to each other in the width direction X of the vehicle, between which one side flange 1b of the guide rail 1 is disposed in contact therewith. A pair of arms 11 extends from the base 10 in opposite directions along the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, each arm having a tip end portion secured to a window panel. At least one hinge portion 12 is disposed between the base 10 and each of the arms 11 and is constructed to allow resilient deflection of each of the arms 11 in the width direction of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2430263-A (GB)
Title: System And Method For Opportunistic Transmission Of Sensor Metadata
Inventor: ENGEL GLENN R
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: Measurement sensors are designed to provide metadata to data recording devices in an opportunistic manner to conserve bandwidth and/or power. In one embodiment, the metadata is communicated to the recording device during opportunistic periods, such as, for example, when actual data transmission can be skipped, or when battery level is high, or when there is enough bandwidth, i.e., other sensors are not using the full allocated bandwidth. In one embodiment, a plurality of sensors each only send a portion of their data such that all the portions taken together form the complete metadata. In another embodiment, each sensor only sends an identification of its type and the receiving device 'looks up" the full metadata from a database.
Patent GB-2436906-A (GB)
Title: Network usage representation
Inventor: ALEXANDER STEPHEN M
IPC: H04M3/493
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are concerned with providing an improved enquiry system for retrieving information relating to the usage status of network usage schemes that have been taken up by users. As is known, communications networks are configured so as to enable users to select several so-called optional usage schemes, each such scheme typically being associated with usage of a particular communications service. The network stores details of those optional usage schemes to which individual users have taken up access, together with associated usage criteria, which define characteristics of a communications service to which a respective usage scheme may be applied. In one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method of identifying an available amount of network resources, said network resources being accessible via a plurality of the afore-mentioned optional usage schemes taken up by a user. The method involves retrieving first and second data, from the network, indicative of actual usage of a first and second communications service for which the user has taken up a first and second usage scheme respectively. These retrieved data are then processed by a usage algorithm on the basis of respective usage criteria so as to evaluate an amount of usage remaining for the corresponding taken up usage scheme. Examples of amounts of usage that can be evaluated include quantity of resources and/or duration of resources available; the evaluated amounts can be output in the form of audio segments via a Voice Response System.
Patent GB-2432380-A (GB)
Title: Underbalanced Drilling
Inventor: GARI WILFREDO S
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: A downhole tool (10) is coupled to a drill bit (13) and has an expandable packer (15p) for reversibly isolating the bottom hole in a wellbore so that when fluid is circulated through a jet pump (25) in the tool, a local depression of fluid pressure is formed at the drill bit. The tool body is formed of a piston (30) and skirt (31) which, when axially collapsed, radially expands the packer and, when extended, radially contracts the packer. The packer (15p) is rotatable with the tool through a spline arrangement. The tool remains extended for tripping until a mechanical lock is overcome. Once collapsed during drilling, the tool remains collapsed due to differential pressure across a hydraulic lock. The jet pump (25) is oriented in the tool body for minimizing tool diameter and the jet pump nozzle is offset in the pump chamber for maximizing passage of debris.
Patent GB-2432404-A (GB)
Title: Vibration isolation mount and vibration absorber
Inventor: HINCHLIFFE RICHARD ANDREW
IPC: F16F15/02
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: A vibration isolation mount 1005 is disclosed for mounting a first member 1000 to a second member 1001 and for reducing the transmission of vibrations from said first member 1000 to said second member 1001, the vibration isolation mount comprising: first mounting means 1006 for mounting to said first member 1000; second mounting means 1007 for mounting to said second member 1001; spring means 1002 arranged between said first and second mounting means 1006, 1007, coupled to said first mounting means 1006 and providing a spring force between said first and second mounting means 1006, 1007; a mass arrangement 1003 coupled to said spring means 1002, said mass arrangement 1003 being arranged substantially concentrically or symmetrically about an axial direction extending between said first and second mounting means 1006, 1007, and lying in or adjacent to a region between said spring means 1002 and said second mounting means 1007; and a radial suspension arrangement (not illustrated) extending radially between said spring means 1002 and said mass arrangement 1003 for providing radially stiff support and axial compliance. A vibration absorber is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2439203-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber cleaver
Inventor: HAYASHI TAKEHIRO
IPC: G02B6/25
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: The optical fiber cleaver 1 comprises a cleaver main body 10, an optical fiber feed stand 20, an optical fiber cleaving length setting means 30, a pair of upper and lower clamps 41a, 42a and 41b, 42b that fasten bare fiber parts 81, a slider 50 that slides in a direction B1, B2 perpendicular to a axial direction A1, A2 of optical fibers 80, a blade 60 which is fastened to the slider 50, and which forms an initial cleaving in a portion of the bare fiber parts in an area fastened between the pair of upper and lower clamps 41a, 42a and 41b, 42b. A push-up member is provided on the slider 50, and works in conjunction with the blade 60 so that after the blade 60 forms the initial cleaving in the bare fiber parts, this push-up member imparts a bend to the bare fiber parts, and thus cleaves these bare fiber parts. The optical fiber cleaver makes it possible to obtain a favorable cleaved surface with a simple cleaving mechanism and also to set various cleaving lengths easily.
Patent GB-2438567-A (GB)
Title: Free-standing substrate, manufacturing method thereof and semiconductor light-emitting device
Inventor: UEDA KAZUMASA
IPC: H01L21/205
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: Disclosed are a free-standing substrate, a manufacturing method thereof, and a semiconductor light-emitting device. The free-standing substrate comprises a semiconductor layer and inorganic particles, and the inorganic particles are contained in the semiconductor layer. The method for manufacturing a free-standing substrate comprises the following steps (a)-(c) in this order; the step (a) for arranging inorganic particles on a substrate, the step (b) for growing a semiconductor layer, and the step (c) for separating the semiconductor layer from the substrate. Alternatively, the method for manufacturing a free-standing substrate comprises the following steps (s1), (a), (b) and (c) in this order: the step (s1) for growing a buffer layer on a substrate, the step (a) for arranging inorganic particles on the buffer layer, the step (b) for growing a semiconductor layer, and the step (c) for separating the semiconductor layer from the substrate. The semiconductor light-emitting device comprises the free-standing substrate, a conductive layer, a light-emitting layer and an electrode.
Patent GB-2446529-A (GB)
Title: Audio communication between networked games terminals
Inventor: DUDDLE GREGORY
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: A network comprises a plurality of processing apparatus, at least two of the processing apparatus being games control terminals, each games control terminal being operable to transmit or receive or render audio data to and from other games control terminals. The network provides controlling logic operable to determine whether the games control terminals may perform an audio-communication-task and logic operable to provide a game environment, an audio-communication-task being one or more of the transmission or receiving of audio data to or from one games control terminal to another games control terminal or the rendering of received audio data. The determination is dependent upon a game status associated with at least one of the games control terminals and/or at least one operator of a games control terminal. The game status comprises one or more associations made between communication-items found within the game environment and operators. Therefore the player whose character collects a communication item within a game environment may be the only player who can transmit voice data, such as speech, to the other players in the network. Other factors may influence the game status including position, within the game environment, distance between characters, and communication enabling actions.
Patent GB-2454758-A (GB)
Title: De-bouncing keyboard strokes by reading the inputs at the start and end of a set interval with the keyboard interrupt disabled during the interval
Inventor: SJOGREN ALLEN ERIC
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: A method for de-bouncing keyboard and keypad inputs is disclosed including interrupting a processor upon detecting a key press, reading input signals from the key to determine an initial port value and starting a timer. The interrupt is disabled and processing resumes until expiration of the timer. The timer interrupts the processor and the input signals are read a second time and combined with the initial port value to determine a key identifier. The timer is started again and processing resumes. Upon expiration of the timer the processor checks for key release. If release is not detected, the timer is again started. If release occurs, the timer is disabled and the keyboard interrupt is enabled.
Patent GB-2452833-A (GB)
Title: Distance measurement system with light diffusing element
Inventor: KANEKO MASAKATSU
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 2008-09-10
Abstract: A measurement system 1 for measuring a distance to an object to be measured comprising a distance calculation unit 14 based on light emitted from a light emitting unit 11 and the light received by a light receiving unit 13; a half mirror 10 and a projection unit 12 such as a lens. An optical path changing unit 16 changes the optical path of the measurement light from the measurement light emitting unit 11 that is reflected by the half mirror so that this reflected light will not be detected by the light-receiving unit 13, therefore reducing noise. The optical path changing unit 16 may be a diffusion lens, a frosted glass or a mirror. The measurement system may be placed in a case 15 where the optical path changing unit 16 is concave and convex portions formed in the surfaces of the inner walls of the case.
Patent GB-2461108-A (GB)
Title: Sash window restrictor having a protruding member and retaining latch
Inventor: DERHAM MICHAEL
IPC: E05B63/20
Filed: 2008-09-18
Abstract: A sash window restrictor 20, 120, has a housing 22, 122, which is to be let into a vertical frame member (10,fig.1) to limit movement of a sash window. A sash obstructing tab 24, 124, is mounted in the housing and obstructing tab can be retracted into the housing so as not to block a sash or extended from the housing to stop a sash. A mechanism acts between the tab and the housing and allows the tab to be pressed into the housing and a latch retains the tab within the housing. The sash abutting tab may be mounted for pivotal or sliding movement and may be spring biased into the extended blocking position or moved due to gravity. The latch mechanism may be a push-push mechanism whereby a first push withdraws the tab and a second push extends the tab; the second push either being manually pressed by an operator or actuated automatically by the passing of a window to the closed position to automatically release and extend the tab blocking subsequent movement toward the open position. In another embodiment a magnet 118 in tab 124 can be used to retain the obstructing tab in the retracted position. A second lock may be provided to lock the tab in the extended position. The pivotal embodiment may have multiple spiral spring biased sprocket wheels and include a clutch mechanism.
Patent GB-2456376-A (GB)
Title: Antibacterial/anti-acne formulations comprising a halogenated salicylanilide in combination with one or more anti-acne agents
Inventor: SEVILLE SCOTT
IPC: A01N37/40
Filed: 2008-12-22
Abstract: Antibacterial/anti-acne formulations comprising a halogenated salicylanilide, in combination with one or more anti-acne actives selected from (a) diacyl peroxides and hydrogen peroxide; (b) alkyl-substituted benzo- and hydroquinones; (c) antibiotics; (d) dialkyl sulphosuccinates; (e) pyridine thiols; (f) bismuth salts; (g) bisphenols; (h) copper salts; (i) alkyl sulphates and sulphonates; (j) diterpenes; and (k) nicotinic acid, alkyl nicotinates and nicotinamides. Further agents which may be used include bis-quinolinium salts; retinoids, salicylic acid and derivatives; cyproterone acetate; spirolactone; metformin; alpha-hydroxy acids, polyhydroxy acids; essential oils; plant extracts; di-carboxylic acids; thiosalicylic acid; urea; allantonin; biotin; carbocysteine; thiazolidinediones and other PPAR (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor) gamma antagonists and mixtures thereof. The formulation is suitable for topical application in the treatment of acne or conditions caused by, transmitted by and/or exacerbated by propionibacterial activity. A kit comprising a source of a halogenated salicylanilide and source(s) of one or more anti-acne agents is also outlined.
Patent GB-2456897-A (GB)
Title: Inlay for the reinforcement of bra cups
Inventor: FILDAN GERHARD
IPC: A41C3/14
Filed: 2009-01-19
Abstract: An inlay 12 for the resiliently shape-maintaining stabilizing of bra cups (11/1 and 11/r, figure 1) is embodied as a pliably resilient plastics material part having the basic shape of a crescent portion with edges 17 and 18 which are curved in an arcuate manner and the spacing of which increases continuously between a minimum value at one end and a maximum value at the other end. The rigidity of the inlay 12 decreases from its outer edge 17 to the inner edge 18. Numerous openings 27 produce a material weakening promoting the flexibility in this region. The inlay 12 is produced as a shaped part which is flat in the starting configuration for manufacture. An edge region 23, which can be placed against the wearer's thorax, has a higher rigidity than the adjoining flexible crescent shaped region 26, and is separated from it by a channel 22 which serves as a film hinge. At least one reinforcing bow is integrated into the edge region 23.
Patent GB-2457381-A (GB)
Title: Non-circular section grab bar
Inventor: FORREST EARL DAVID
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2009-02-13
Abstract: A grab bar 10 for attachment to a bathroom wall structure 12 includes a body member 22and an attachment interface. The body member is defined by a non-circular, possibly oval, cross-section. The body member can be hollow, have a deviated or concave section along its side and may have a non-smooth surface. Also independently claimed is the body member having a thru-hole for adjustable attachment with a fastener to a mounting post 38.
Patent GB-2462154-A (GB)
Title: LED mounting frame with circuit board slots carrying power supply rails
Inventor: CHEN YA-HUEI
IPC: F21V21/35
Filed: 2009-03-16
Abstract: A LED mounting assembly comprises a frame 1 with one or more slots (see array of fig 11) receiving one or more circuit board substrates 3 that each carry one or more LED devices 4. The frame has an elongate slot 4, into which circuit boards are slid (fig 7) The slot has an opening allowing light from the LEDs to escape the top of the frame. Either side of the opening are L-shaped portions have conductive strips 2 which carry power supply rails on the inside of the slot. The frame strips connect to contacts, preferably springs 5 on the top of the circuit substrate, and may comprise a common connection and multiple active connections for multiple LED devices. As the back of circuit board substrate contacts the frame back, a heat-sinking arrangement of fins (15) may be provided (see fig 10). An alternative arrangement (see figure 9 ) uses the contact between back of the, preferably metallic, frame and the back of the circuit substrate to provide an alternative power connection, such that a minimum of only one power rail (2) on the L-shaped potion and one top contact may be needed for a second connection.
Patent GB-2459024-A (GB)
Title: Generating a synthetic image using a rank-1 lattice
Inventor: DAMMERTZ SABRINA
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: The application generates a synthetic image by means of selecting a rank-1 lattice in accordance with a maximized minimum distance function (max-min-dist lattice) corresponding to points in the synthetic image to be generated, generating a data structure for efficient access of data stored in points of the rank-I lattice, the data structure including the number n of lattice points, generator vector g, s basis vectors, and indices of the basis vectors, wherein the basis vectors are lattice points, and generating, using the rank-1 lattice, digital output representative of a synthetic image, wherein the generating includes using the layout of rank-1 lattice points to represent textures of arbitrary dimension.