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Patent GB-2369079-A (GB)
Title: Tyre stacking method, system and cutting device therefor
Inventor: BRANDRICK CARL
IPC: B26D1/00
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: A tyre cutting device comprises a frame 2, baseplate 4 and moving cutter plate 6 actuated by press means 8, 9. The base plate supports a tyre 1 and has apertures 10a, 11a, 12a and 13a, which corresponds with blades 10, 11, 12 and 13 on the cutter plate 6. Vertical movement of cutter plate 6 therefore cuts the tyre into quarters. More or fewer blades/apertures may be provided and press means 8, 9 may comprise a hydraulic cylinder. The clearance between the blades and the apertures is stated to be a few thousandths of an inch. The blades may be displaced relative to one another such that they contact the tyre sequentially as the plate moves vertically, thereby reducing the overall cutting force required. Each cutter is oriented at an angle relative to the plane of the tyre.
Patent GB-2367168-A (GB)
Title: System for handling network transactions
Inventor: O'HARA JOHN
IPC: G06Q20/02
Filed: 2000-05-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enabling a computer network transaction for a product being purchased by a buyer from a seller, comprising the steps of generating a once-only transaction identification means associated with the transaction, providing the transaction identification means to a transaction acquirer, together with a buyer identification means which identifies the buyer to the transaction acquirer, and providing the once-only identification means to the seller, whereby the seller may provide the transaction identification means to the transaction acquirer and the transaction acquirer can match the transaction identification means received from the seller with the transaction identification means they have been provided with and, if they match, can enable settlement of the transaction.
Patent GB-2379144-A (GB)
Title: Data is sent over a first radio bearer and an acknowledgment may be sent over  a second radio bearer
Inventor: ISAACS KENNETH RICHARD
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: First data is sent over a radio bearer between a Mobile Subscriber (MS)and a network. The network generates an acknowledgement and piggy-backs the acknowledgement to second data to be sent to the MS. The acknowledgment may be sent over the same radio bearer as the first data, or over a different radio bearer. The acknowledgment includes a two-bit acknowledgment indicator, AI, to indicate whether or not the acknowledgement is transmitted on the same radio bearer as the first data which it acknowledges.
Patent GB-2374969-A (GB)
Title: Event monitoring and alarm transmitting system
Inventor: HEATON MICHAEL
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: A monitoring and control system comprises a control unit 50 for receiving signals from a variety of detection devices monitoring events pertaining to security. The control unit transmits information related to the reception of such signals to a remote monitoring station 100 that stores databases operates automatic evaluation routines to send an alert call to a chosen remote user terminal. The remote user terminal may conveniently be a PC, a PDA, a mobile phone or WAP enabled mobile phone, or a fixed line telephone. The monitoring station 100 may receive information including verification of the event. The nature of the event and verification may be determined by the control unit 50 or by the monitoring station 100 using video or audio signals. The control unit 50 receives alarm signals generated by detection devices in response to detectable events, and has an interface for receiving generated signals and means for transmitting information relating to the generated signals to remote monitoring station 100. The unit may recognise and analyse certain detected sounds. The system may be armed using the web.
Patent GB-2385180-A (GB)
Title: Field programmable gate arrays using thin film transistors
Inventor: ISLAM MUJAHID
IPC: H03K19/177
Filed: 2002-02-11
Abstract: A field programmable gate array (FPGA) comprises a plurality of repeatable logic blocks, having specified or programmable logic functions. Routing of signals between the logic blocks is held in a programmable SRAM, thereby allowing the logic function of the FPGA to be programmed. Each logic block comprises a plurality of polysilicon or other polycrystalline semiconductor thin film transistors (TFTs) and the FPGA is asynchronous and does not comprise a clock. Accordingly, each logic block is dependent on receiving a signal from an input to the FPGA or a preceding logic block within the FPGA for its operation. Logic delay problems caused by variations in threshold voltage between the TFTs are therefore avoided.
Patent GB-2370308-A (GB)
Title: Venetian blind
Inventor: GRUETZNER HANS
IPC: E06B9/322
Filed: 2000-09-04
Abstract: The slats (2) are pivotably suspended on a housing which has a base (8) and side walls (9), by means of ladder-type supporting cords (3). An end rail (2a) is connected to a winding-up rod (5) by means of drawing-up cords (4), said rod being provided for winding up the drawing-up cords (4). The winding-up rod (5) is axially displaced when turned in order to ensure that the drawing-up cords (4) can be wound up smoothly. The supporting cords (3) are fixed to bearing devices (6) provided for the winding-up rod (5). The base (8) or the side walls (9) of the housing (19) have openings (11) through which the support devices (6) are introduced into said housing (10) and fixed to the same. The bearing devices (6) can be fixed to said cords (3, 4) outside of the housing, which facilitates the assembly considerably.
Patent GB-2372275-A (GB)
Title: Drilling apparatus
Inventor: ELSBY JOHN
IPC: E21B10/38
Filed: 2000-09-22
Abstract: There is provided drilling apparatus (10) comprising a hammer casing (11), a free piston motor piston guide and porting sleeve (12), a drive sub (13), a drill bit (15) splined by shank (16) to the drive sub (13). Below the splined portion (17) the drive sub is relieved at (23) to form an annular air space for motor exhaust air from the splines (16) and (17). The drive sub (13) retains a gauge sleeve (24) via an annular flange (25) between the hammer casing (11) at (26) and a shoulder (27) on the drive sub (13). Below the shoulder (27) the outer diameter of the drive sub (13) is provided with eight grooves that form conduits (30) with the lower portion (31) of the gauge sleeve (24) extending parallel to the drill axis in communication with the space (23) via ports (32). The lower portion (31) extends down the side of the drive sub (13) and terminates with it at (34) adjacent the shoulder (33) at the transition from the bit shank (16) and the bit head (35). The bit head (35) is provided with eight channels (36) in register with respective ones of the conduits (30) and which extend straight down and through the cutting face (37) of the bit head (35). The cutting face (37) is provided with collection openings (42). Channels (36) communicate with a pair of offset grooves (44) to facilitate flushing of the bit face. The remaining channels (36) provide for more general air flow across the cutting face (37) of the bit head (35).
Patent GB-2387890-A (GB)
Title: Slit-type check valve
Inventor: GRANT SIDNEY
IPC: F16K15/14
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: A valve assembly for use in the control of low pressure flow such as for a dental tool for the micro-abrasion of teeth comprises an elongate tubular housing 10, a supply pipe 20 and a fluid control device 1; the housing having an inlet end 11 an outlet end 12, 31, the supply pipe extending into the housing from the inlet end and having an opening 23 for egress of fluid from the pipe; the control device 1 comprising a body formed of flexible material and having a short longitudinal slit 2 in the wall thereof, the body being present in the housing in communication with the supply pipe opening to define a fluid receiving compartment the slit being arranged to open when the pressure of fluid in the compartment exceeds a threshold value, whereby fluid emerging from the supply pipe opening 23 passes through to the slit to leave the housing via the outlet end when the pressure of fluid is sufficient to open the slit.
Patent GB-2388379-A (GB)
Title: Floor support
Inventor: LEE CHIU-YING
IPC: E04F15/04
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: A clamping device for supporting floor boards comprises a snapper 21, a first rib 22 and a second rib 23 extending upwardly from the base member 20 and adapted to be received in floor boards 10 for connecting the floor boards. The base member has a   f  -shaped bracket 24 extending from a first end of the base member and a T-shaped space 25, 26 defined in the second end of the base member 20. The   f  -shaped bracket 24 is reciprocally and movably received in the T-shaped space of an adjacent base member so that adjacent base memberscan be clamped together. The clamping device allows relative movement between base members 20 allowing for thermal expansion of the floor boards.
Patent GB-2389094-A (GB)
Title: Swirling flow fluidising nozzle and fluid outlet combination
Inventor: DELVES JAMES EDWARD
IPC: B65G53/22
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A fluidising apparatus comprises a fluidising nozzle 2, with an inlet 4 and an outlet 6, in combination with a further fluid outlet 30, external to the nozzle 2, which may be the outlet 30 of a tank (VI, FIG3) in which the nozzle 2 is housed. The nozzle 2 may feature means suitable for generating a swirling flow of fluid, such as a vane arrangement (fig.2). The apparatus may aid the fluidising of a particulate material within the tank (VI, fig.3). Swirling flow from the nozzle 2, (also F1, fig.3) may mix the particulate material into a slurry which can be tapped off from the tank (V1, fig.3) via a line 44.
Patent GB-2379766-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for user profiling
Inventor: PEARSON SIANI LYNNE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A user apparatus 10 forms a user identity such as in a trusted platform module 11, and captures at least one profile characteristic in a capture unit 12. An enquiry apparatus 20 sends a request to the user apparatus 10. In response, a profile unit 13 forms a user self-profile by combining the formed user identity with one or more selected profile characteristics of interest to the enquirer. Advantageously, the user profile is formed at the user apparatus, and sent on request to the remote enquiry apparatus. The user therefore maintains strong control of the user profile, and overhead such as data storage at the enquiry apparatus is decreased.
Patent GB-2383089-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary systems for an engine having two electrical actuators on a single circuit
Inventor: BREDESEN MATTHEW A
IPC: F02M57/02
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: An engine (10) is provided comprising an engine housing (12) defining at least one cylinder (14). At least one engine auxiliary system (20) is attached to the engine housing (12) and has a different portion associated with each engine cylinder (14). Each different portion of the engine auxiliary system (20) has a first electrical actuator (21) coupled to a first valve (24) and a second electrical actuator (36) coupled to a second valve (37) which are wired in series. For example, a fuel injection system is provided with a first electrical actuator (21) operably coupled to a fuel pressurizer (50) and a second electrical actuator (36) operably coupled to a direct control needle valve (39). The electrical actuators (21, 36) are wired in series on an electrical circuit (70). A method of controlling a portion of the engine auxiliary system (20) is also provided which consists of actuating a first electrical actuator (21) with a relatively low current and actuating a second electrical actuator (36) with a relatively high current.
Patent GB-2383913-A (GB)
Title: Multiplexed distribution of optical power
Inventor: SKINNER NEAL G
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: An optical power distribution system and method permits multiple power consuming devices to be selectively supplied with power using a single fiber optic line. In a described embodiment, multiple electrical power consuming well tools are interconnected to a fiber optic line extending into a well. Control modules are interconnected between the fiber optic line and the well tools. When a particular optical wavelength band is transmitted through the fiber optic line, a corresponding one of the control modules causes the respective well tool to be selected for electrical power to be supplied thereto.
Patent GB-2385231-A (GB)
Title: Shapeable communication device
Inventor: HILL THOMAS C
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: A shapeable communication device is provided. The communication device comprises a communication module and a shapeable material. A system incorporating the device and methods for using the device are also provided.
Patent GB-2388311-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with interchangeable dirt collecting means
Inventor: HARSH KURT D
IPC: A47L9/14
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: A floor care appliance comprises a first dirt collecting system 300 removably mounted in a housing 200, and a second dirt collecting system (400) interchangeable with the first. The first dirt collecting system comprises a dirt cup 350 having two chambers 316, 318 arranged adjacent to each other, divided by an apertured wall 312 allowing communication therebetween. The apertured wall prevents coarse particles from exiting the first of the two chambers. The second chamber has a primary filter 381 for filtering fine particles, which may include at least one layer of expanded polytetrafluoroethene (PTFE). The second dirt collecting system may include a bag container (450) and a filtration bag (412), the bag including a layer of expanded PTFE. The bag container may be translucent. The dirt collecting systems are mounted sidewardly in a recess in the housing. There are seven other inventions embodied in further independent claims, each characterised by a differing arrangement of dirt container, filtration bag, and filter.
Patent GB-2388139-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore isolation valve
Inventor: FRENCH CLIVE JOHN
IPC: E21B21/00
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: A valve assembly 10 is mounted in a cased borehole to act as an isolation valve for the lower part of the borehole. A drill string can pass through the valve and, once removed, the valve is closed and restrained to prevent fluid flow in either direction. The valve closure member is preferably a flapper 18 disposed in between an upper sleeve 34 and a lower sleeve 36, which sleeves are sealed against the valve housing 12. The uppermost seals 37 for the upper sleeve are of larger diameter than those 38 immediately adjacent the flapper, creating an imbalance in the force exerted by fluid pressure to push the upper sleeve down against the flapper. A similar arrangement pushes the lower sleeve upwards to provide a secure seal. Once a weight of fluid sufficient to control the well has been assembled above the flapper, then the valve is opened to re-establish fluid communication with the lower end of the borehole.
Patent GB-2404962-A (GB)
Title: Damper arrangement for damping the movement of a lid or the like
Inventor: MCKEOWN SEAN COLIN
IPC: B60R7/06
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: A damper arrangement 10 for damping the movement of a glove box lid has two toothed pinions 11, 12, each of a different diameter and rotatable about a common axis 13 fixed relative to one of the side walls 2 of the glove box. A toothed rack 16 is fixed relative to the lid 6 and has a first set of teeth 14 for meshing with one of the pinions 11 and a second set of teeth 15 for meshing with the other pinion 12, the rack 16 being arranged so that each set of teeth meshes successively with its associated pinion during the movement of the lid 6 from the first to the second position to vary the gear ratio between the rack 16 and a rotary damper driven by the pinions 11,12.
Patent GB-2393016-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device having alternating display
Inventor: KAMINKOW JOSEPH E
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A gaming device has a simulated or mechanical alternating display 60. The display includes a lever arm 62 that pivots substantially at its middle point about a pivot point 64. Each end 66, 68 of the lever arm points to one of a group of symbols 72, 82 placed on either side of the lever arm. When the lever arm moves, both ends point sequentially to the symbols of the group 70, 80. An alternating indicator 76, 78 such as a light placed on each side of the pivot point and adjacent to a respective one of the groups of symbol, indicates one of the groups of symbols. When the display finishes its sequence, the player is provided with the symbol from the group currently indicated by the indicator and currently indicated by the lever arm.
Patent GB-2407278-A (GB)
Title: Helicopter balloon toy
Inventor: HUNG CHIA-WEN
IPC: A63H27/127
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A helicopter toy includes a hub (30) forming an axially extending central bore having upper and lower openings and a side surface, a plurality of nozzles (33) integrally formed with the side surface and in fluid communication with the central bore, and a balloon (10) removably attached to the lower opening of the central bore of the hub, to supply pressurized air into the bore and the nozzles. The nozzles (33) are circumferentially spaced along the side surface of the hub (30) at fixed angles, and each nozzle (33) is orientated at a predetermined angle with respect to the side surface of the hub (30). A blade (50) is attached to each nozzle (33). The blade (50) is comprised of a top member (21) forming a semi-circular convex portion extending from a proximal opening (24) and a flat bottom member (22) to which the top member (21) is attached, The convex portion of the top member (21), together with a corresponding flat portion of the bottom member (22), forms an air channel extending from the proximal opening, through the blade, to the distal opening. The proximal opening (24) is sized and shaped to directly and tightly fit over the nozzle (33) whereby the pressurized air from the balloon (10) is expelled into the air channel by the nozzle (33) and inturn discharged through the distal opening (25) of the blade to cause a reaction that drives the movement of the helicopter toy in the air.
Patent GB-2404877-A (GB)
Title: Foot and leg exerciser
Inventor: SOLOMONS PATRICK LORENZ HUMPHR
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: An exercise device comprises a base having two pedals. Springs are fitted between the base and the pedals to provide resistance to the pedals. The base and pedal are joined at one end by a hinge. The base may be divided in two with a hinge, so that it may be folded and slots in the base form a handle. The device may be used while sitting or travelling to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis or to improve circulation.
Patent GB-2409997-A (GB)
Title: Microstructure refinement by continuous frictional extrusion
Inventor: HUANG YAN
IPC: B21C23/00
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for extrusion of a workpiece includes providing an extrusion die assembly 60,70 and a driving means 20 for forcing the workpiece through the extrusion die assembly, then causing a surface of the workpiece and a surface of driving means to contact to form an interface therebetween. Application of a force to the workpiece directed towards the interface secures a frictional force at the interface, and the workpiece is forced through the die assembly using the frictional force to plastically deform the material of the workpiece during extrusion through the extrusion die assembly without changing the dimensions of the workpiece.
Patent GB-2411736-A (GB)
Title: Photographic and video apparatus utilising the golden ratio
Inventor: THOMPSON PATRICK MARCUS
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: Viewfinders for still or video cameras, a ground glass for movie cameras or viewfinders, or a projector gate or screen, is arranged to utilise the 'Golden Ratio' of (  !  5+1)/2:1 as an aspect ratio. Preferably, the ground glass or viewfinder is provided with composition lines, points or other markers, which divide dimensions of the image in accordance with the ratio of (  !  5+1)/2:1, to assist in composition of an image. A ground glass or viewfinder composition grid 1 is shown where width w and height h are in the golden ratio of 1.618. Horizontal composition lines 2a,2b taken individually divide the height h into two in accordance with the golden ratio. Similarly, width w may be divided by vertical composition lines 3a, 3b.
Patent GB-2400161-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic valve with force feedback spring
Inventor: BARBER DENNIS R
IPC: F15B13/04
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A pilot operated valve has a poppet 44 held against a valve seat 48 by pressure in a control chamber 49 on an opposite side of the poppet and by force from a feedback spring 50. The force feedback spring also engages a pilot valve spool 52 which controls the flow of fluid from a control chamber. An electrically driven actuator moves the pilot valve and fluid is released from the control chamber via a branch passage 56 to the outlet passage 38. Inlet pressure acts upon the poppet which causes the valve to open. As the poppet moves away from the valve seat, the feedback spring exerts more force on the pilot valve spool so as to meter the fluid being released from the control chamber. When the force of the feedback spring counterbalances the actuator force, an equilibrium occurs and the poppet stops moving at the desired flow control position.
Patent GB-2413387-A (GB)
Title: A bilge alarm which utilises a pressure sensing device
Inventor: WEST FRANCIS
IPC: G01F23/14
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A bilge alarm which utilises a pressure sensing device A, the device being located in the bilge B, and is connected to a local display/alarm panel C. Upon the average level of the bilge water reaching a predetermined height D, an audible and visual alarm is activated at the local display panel C. This first height is called the normal pump level D, the alarm alerting the user to activate the bilge pump to lower the bilge water level. If the bilge water continues to rise, upon the average level of the bilge water reaching a second higher predetermined height E, a second separate audible and visual alarm id activated at the local display panel C. This second height is called the urgent pump level E. The alarm will also be activated upon the detection of a wiring fault in the cable to the sensor, or a completely dead sensor.
Patent GB-2397733-A (GB)
Title: Clock recovery circuitry
Inventor: NAVEN FINBAR
IPC: H04L7/033
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: Clock recovery circuitry performs a repeating series of N cycles, where N   /  2. The circuitry has N rising-edge latches, each connected for receiving a stream of series data and each triggered at a rising edge of a different on of the N cycles of the repeating series to take a rising-edge sample of the data. The circuitry also has N falling-edge latches, each connected for receiving the data stream and each triggered at a falling edge of a different one of the N cycles of the repeating series to take a falling-edge sample of the data. Sample processing means process the samples to recover a clock signal from the data stream.