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Patent GB-2400183-A (GB)
Title: Mounting optic fibre and optical waveguide on substrate
Inventor: TALLONE LUIGI
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: A mounting arrangement for an optical component (14 to 18) in a planar lightwave circuit (PLC) includes: <UL ST="-"> <LI>a substrate (10), <LI>an input optical fiber (12) associated with the substrate (10), <LI>an output optical waveguide (12) manufactured on the substrate (10), and <LI>an optical component, such as a ball lens an optical isolator or filter (14 to 18), mounted on the substrate (10) to transmit optical radiation from the input optical fiber (12) to the output optical waveguide (20). </UL> The arrangement comprises one of: <UL ST="-"> <LI>a length of optical waveguide (22) manufactured on the substrate (10) in the same planar layers of the output optical waveguide (20), said length of optical waveguide (22) being interposed between the input optical fiber (12) and the optical component (14, 16, 18), whereby the optical component (14, 16, 18) is interposed between the length of optical waveguide (22) and the output optical waveguide (20), and <LI>a length of a further optical fiber (24) associated to the substrate (10) between the optical component (14, 16, 18) and the output optical waveguide (20), whereby the optical component (14, 16, 18) is interposed between the input optical fiber (12) and the length of a further optical fiber (24). </UL>
Patent GB-2390872-A (GB)
Title: System for using the waste heat from a vehicle engine to generate electrical power
Inventor: TSAI YEONG-SHYEONG
IPC: F01K21/00
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: A compensation system for a vehicle has a main reservoir (10), a vapor collector (14), an expansion tube (16), a working liquid supplying reservoir (18) and an oil tank (24). The main reservoir (10) is connected with the vapor collector (14) via a heat absorbing pipe(12). The expansion tube (16) is connected to the vapor collector (14). Two turbines (17,172) are rotatably received in the expansion tube (16) and are connected to a generator (30). The supplying reservoir (18) is connected to the expansion tube (16). The oil tank (24) encloses the expansion tube (16) and absorbs the heat of the waste gas dissipated from the engine. Accordingly, the turbines (17,172) will be actuated to rotate by means of expansion of volume of the working liquid sprayed into the expansion tube (16) to actuate the generator (30) to operate. In a modification (fig.2), a section (222) of the engine's exhaust pipe extends into the oil tank (24). Multiple expansion tubes (16) may be connected in series, each having two turbines (17,172).
Patent GB-2393556-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device
Inventor: VORIAS WILLIAM E
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: A gaming device randomly generates and displays a first set of symbols 100, 102. The gaming device also generates a second, virtual, set of symbols which are not displayed to the player. The gaming device compares the first and second sets of symbols to determine if there are any matching symbols. The matching symbols are then displayed before displaying the second, virtual, set of symbols. Awards may be provided based on the first set of symbols, the matching symbols and/or the second set of symbols.
Patent GB-2395056-A (GB)
Title: Map with integrated compass.
Inventor: DACEY DEREK
IPC: G09B29/10
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: There is provided a map 10 in the form of a folded sheet of paper or paperboard. In the embodiment shown, the sheet is folded in concertina fashion about a number of parallel fold lines to define a number of panels 12 including a front panel 12a. A compass 13 provided in a plastic moulding 17 is secured at the top of the front panel 12a. The moulding 17 has a short flange at its topmost edge, which flange is generally perpendicular to the plane of the front panel 12a so as to extend over the top edges of the folded panels. The flange can be printed on its external surface for reference purposes.
Patent GB-2392694-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, methods and applications for expanding tubulars in a wellbore
Inventor: SIMPSON NEIL ANDREW ABERCROMBI
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for expanding tubulars in a wellbore. In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus is provided for filtering fluid flowing between a wellbore (806) and a formation (830) penetrated by said wellbore. The apparatus comprises an expandable filter (810) disposable within the wellbore and an expansion tool (100) disposable within the filter. The expansion tool is rotatable to expand the filter. Axial conveyance means (430') are insertable within the wellbore to dispose the expansion tool within the expandable filter.
Patent GB-2392530-A (GB)
Title: Consumer products information method and device
Inventor: HODGSKISS JAMES
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-12-27
Abstract: The invention relates to<BR> a device and method for the provision of information relating to consumer products to be provided in an efficient and effective manner to a user. The information which is provided can relate to a wide range of criteria which can be tailored to suit specific user profiles and/or requirements. An electronic device is used which typically includes a display screen and communication means to allow data to be transferred to and from a remote location. In a preferred embodiment the device can be hand held and includes data input means so as to be used in relation to specific identified products at the product location.
Patent GB-2408773-A (GB)
Title: Lock actuation mechanism comprising spring-loaded locking pin
Inventor: SHENTON NIGEL PHILIP
IPC: E05B13/10
Filed: 2003-12-06
Abstract: A lock actuation mechanism 10 comprises a handle 42 and a base 44, in which the handle is adapted to operate both a latch 6 and a locking mechanism 26,28, and has a free wheel capability and can move from a first, rest, position in which the locking mechanism is unlocked and the latch engaged to either of two actuation positions, in one of which the latch is disengaged and the wing component is free to open and in the second of which the locking mechanism is locked and the wing component cannot be opened. The lock actuating mechanism further comprises a spring loaded locking pin 46 biased towards engagement in a cooperating aperture 48 provided in the base 44 of the locking mechanism, which aperture is aligned for engagement of the locking pin when the handle is in the locking position, to prevent rotation thereof. The locking pin is preferably provided with a lock and removable key operable to lock the locking pin in the engaged position. The mechanism may actuate shoot bolts 26,28, or any suitable single or multiple locking mechanism.
Patent GB-2399550-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle hood with pedestrian protection
Inventor: MASON DAVID EDWARD
IPC: B62D25/10
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A hood (or bonnet) 7 for an engine compartment of a motor vehicle comprises an outer skin 10 and reinforcing ribs 12 connected with the outer skin and imparting rigidity thereto. The ribs have a channel portion mainly formed in an equilateral hexagonal pattern. The hood may be divided in to different portions, each portion being associated with ribs having different heights.
Patent GB-2411931-A (GB)
Title: A leaf seal arrangement
Inventor: HOGG SIMON IAN
IPC: F01D11/02
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: A steam turbo machine comprises a stator 12 and rotor 16 with opposing surface defining between them a gap capable of enabling fluid communication between a region of high pressure and low pressure, wherein the gap is sealed by a leaf seal arrangement 42. The gap may be that formed between a balance piston and the stator, or between the turbine/stator blades and opposing surface. The sealing arrangement preferably comprises two leaf seals interposed in the gap; each leaf seal formed from a plurality of leaves 52 extending across the gap. Ideally the leaf seals are supported by a plurality of support segments, wherein resilient means may be provided such that the sealing arrangement is displaceable from a sealing position to increase the clearance during start-up of the turbo machine; thereby taking account of potential vibration problems as the turbine rotor passes through natural frequencies.
Patent GB-2413208-A (GB)
Title: Soft toy baby monitor
Inventor: WONG JENNY
IPC: G08B23/00
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: An infant monitor includes a transmitter in the form of a soft toy and a conventional parent receiver unit. The incorporation of the transmitter into a cuddly toy makes it more child friendly. The transmitter unit may incorporate a receiver for two-way communication, and the soft toy outer covering may be detachable from the main electronics unit.
Patent GB-2413732-A (GB)
Title: Sharing a random access resource in a mobile communication system
Inventor: JAKOBSEN JACOB
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A method for sharing access to a resource such as a data communication channel in a mobile communication system by a plurality of mobile stations in the system, comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) providing the mobile stations with access opportunities to access the resource; <LI>(b) broadcasting by a base transmitter of the system to the mobile stations a probability factor for each of the opportunities; <LI>(c) measuring by each of the mobile stations an apparent distance of the mobile station from a reference location in the system; and <LI>(d) calculating by each of the mobile stations a probability for selecting an access opportunity using the broadcast probability factor received by the mobile station and the measurement made by the mobile station. </SL> The random access to resources is distorted to favour mobile stations apparently near to the reference location.
Patent GB-2416009-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic fluid control apparatus
Inventor: MILLER RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B60T8/52
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: In the field of avionics, upgrading existing braking systems to accommodate replacement of existing brake units employing sintered friction materials with brake units employing carbon-carbon composite friction materials is desirable. However, when upgrading the braking systems it is necessary to ensure that the integrity of the existing airframe is not compromised by the use of the new brake assemblies employing the carbon-carbon composite friction materials. Consequently, the present invention replaces existing pressure control valves of existing braking systems with an electronic control unit (126) coupled to a pressure control servovalve (128), thereby ensuring proper application of hydraulic pressure to brake assemblies (122). An advantage of this invention is that the pressure profile of the hydraulic fluid is controllable and hence the integrity of the airframe is maintained.
Patent GB-2414367-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission over a plurality of networks
Inventor: PAPADOGLOU NICK
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: A communications device 1 communicates with an access point 7 to gateway 21 and local area network 13 by a wired or wireless communications link 9. These components may, for example, be accommodated on a train or serve some other predefined area. Gateway 21 receives data packets from device 1 representing information for transmission via that device's "home" communication system 15 to a destination device. The gateway 21 creates packet data protocol channels 27,29,31 with a plurality of communication systems 15,23 and 25 and sends the data packets received from the device 1 selectively over each of these communications channels 27,29,31. A link between a communications systems 23 and 25 allows the data packets to be forwarded to the communications system 15 where they are compiled by concentrator 49 for onward transmission. The communication systems 15,23,25 may be mobile or cellular communications systems.
Patent GB-2399292-A (GB)
Title: An insemination catheter
Inventor: MORRIS LEE H A
IPC: A61D19/02
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: The present invention provides an insemination catheter (2) for use in producing a mammal through artificial insemination. The catheter (2) comprises a guide element (12), a reservoir element responsive to said guide element (12), an extrusion element to which said reservoir element is responsive and a cellular piercing tip (36) positioned in front of said reservoir element. The catheter of the invention may be used in the insemination of such mammation species as equids, bovides and swine.
Patent GB-2415625-A (GB)
Title: Domestic sprinkler system
Inventor: BASSETT IAN LESLIE
IPC: A62C35/64
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A domestic sprinkler system comprises a water supply reservoir and a frangible sprinkler head 21. The water supply reservoir comprises a flexible rubber container 4 which is mounted on a steel fixing plate 1. The steel plate is used to fit the reservoir in the ceiling or loft. Rubber straps 8 secure the flexible rubber container 4 to the plate 1 and exert pressure on the water contained therein to eject the water out of the sprinkler head 21. The sprinkler head 21 comprises a greased rubber cork 19, which blocks a pipe outlet 18, supported by a metal rod 20 which is held up with a plastic cap 23. The plastic cap melts rapidly to allow the steel bar and rubber cork to fall. A syringe is used to fill the water container.
Patent GB-2404052-A (GB)
Title: Spam processing system and methods including shared information among plural spam filters.
Inventor: LIU GARY G
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for filtering spam emails. In one aspect, the method is for filtering spam in a messaging system and includes confirming that a message sender can receive, sharing information indicating that the message sender can receive among a plurality of spam filters in the messaging system and using the information at a given one of the plurality of spam filters to determine if a message should be allowed without separately determining whether the message sender can receive.
Patent GB-2405470-A (GB)
Title: System and method for packaging a fibre optic sensor
Inventor: MCLELLAN JOHN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: A fibre optic sensor deployed on a fibre optic cable to a remote location, such as an oil or gas well. The sensor, which can sense any of a variety of parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow rate, strain, or chemical properties, is located within a sleeve. The sleeve is constructed from a low-friction material, such as polytetrafluoroethylene, glass, or ceramic. Further, the sensor can float on a high-density fluid that surrounds it, or sink in a low-density fluid that surrounds it.
Patent GB-2407857-A (GB)
Title: Pipe insulating apparatus and method
Inventor: FOXTON ALAN DAVID
IPC: F16L59/14
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: A tubular insulating apparatus 10 for insulating a first pipe 8 from a second pipe 20, the apparatus comprising at least one pair of longitudinally spaced rigid spacers 16 providing support for the first pipe within the second pipe, an insulating member 4 surrounding the inner pipe between the spacer members, and a resilient member 2 associated with an outermost face of the insulating member, where the insulating member and resilient member are helically arranged. The spacers preferably consist of a toroidal ring, and the helical arrangement may be provided by a helically arranged cut 6 in the insulating and resilient members. The resilient layer and insulating layers may be joined by an adhesive bond. Also claimed are methods of manufacturing and installing a tubular insulating apparatus.
Patent GB-2420358-A (GB)
Title: A percussive drilling system
Inventor: JEFFRYES BENJAMIN PETER
IPC: E21B10/60
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A percussive drilling system 22 comprises a drill bit 40 having a bit body 41 with a plurality of mechanical cutters 36 and a directed energy mechanism 38 to direct energy into a formation 30, wherein the energy from the directed energy mechanism 38 causes fracturing of the surrounding formation 30 to facilitate drilling. In further embodiments, the energy could be an electromagnetic energy, laser energy, electric pulses or electrohydraulic energy. The energy could also be used for directional drilling by selectively focusing the energy at a point of deviation 34.
Patent GB-2423942-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus
Inventor: SCHETRUMPF JOHN
IPC: A63B21/068
Filed: 2005-03-07
Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises a carriage 4 slidable on a track 2, a pulley system 5 and cords attached between a bar handle 7 and the pulley system 5 and between the carriage 4 and pulley system 5, such that, a user strapped to the carriage 4 may pull himself/herself up the inclined track 2 against the resistance of the users body weight. The largest pulley may be mounted eccentrically on its axle so as to offer varying resistance during the downward transit of the handle 7. A number of smaller pulleys of differing diameters may be mounted on the same axle as the largest pulley so that the pulley system may provide different degrees of mechanical advantage depending on which of the smaller pulleys the cord is attached. The carriage 4 may be divided into two parts so as to be adjustable in length.
Patent GB-2414225-A (GB)
Title: Food container having a piston for dispensing
Inventor: WELLS ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: B65D85/72
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A food container (1;101) for storing and dispensing an individual portion of semi-solid food stuffs includes a hollow body member (5;105) having a closed end (11;111), and a piston (7;107) having an outlet (23;123) formed therein, wherein the container (1;101) is arranged to store the food stuff between the closed end (11;111) of the body and the piston (7;107), and the piston (7;107) is arranged for sliding movement relative to the body (5;105) such that the food stuff is dispensed from the container (1;101) via the outlet (23;123) in the piston when the separation between the piston (7;107) and the closed end (11;111) of the body is reduced. Apparatus for dispensing from the container (1;101) includes a drive mechanism arranged to drive the piston into the body so that the food stuff is dispensed from the container (1;101) through the outlet (23;123), the drive mechanism including a piston engagement member (47) having an outlet through which the food stuff is dispensed.
Patent GB-2415868-A (GB)
Title: Permissible transport format signalling
Inventor: CHOI HYUNG-NAM
IPC: H04L29/00
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A base station selects from a set of transport formats (i.e. a set of parameters for communication between base station and mobile equipment under a particular condition), transport formats which may be used by the mobile equipment for the uplink data transmission. The allowable transport formats are then signalled to the mobile equipment. This is quicker than the Radio Network Controller signalling permissible combinations of transport formats direct to the mobile equipment.
Patent GB-2427300-A (GB)
Title: Display stand with trays
Inventor: OFFORD JOANNE MARGARET
IPC: A47B43/02
Filed: 2005-06-18
Abstract: A display stand 10 which is assemblable from a flat pack kit of parts comprising a plurality of blanks of sheet material includes a frame 14 and a plurality of trays 12 for receiving products. The trays 12 are supported on the frame 14 and the frame 14 and the trays 12 are configured such that when the display stand 10 is assembled, at least an upper one of the trays 12 is prevented from moving upwards as well as downwards relative to the frame 14.
Patent GB-2418430-A (GB)
Title: Sequestration of carbon dioxide
Inventor: HIGHGATE DONALD JAMES
IPC: B01D53/62
Filed: 2005-09-12
Abstract: The use of hydrogen to manufacture hydrocarbons, utilising carbon dioxide extracted from the atmosphere or from an exhaust flow prior to release into the atmosphere. The hydrogen may be "carbon free" or "low-carbon" and may be produced by electrolysis or photolysis. The electricity required for this electrolysis may be derived from a "carbon free" or "low-carbon" process such as solar or wind power. The hydrocarbons may be fuel in the range of C1 to C26 or may be in the range of C26 to C70+ for sequestration of atmospheric carbon dioxide. The manufacture may be a Fischer-Tropsch reaction including a material which promotes the synthesis of higher chain hydrocarbons.
Patent GB-2422693-A (GB)
Title: Cryptographic logic circuits and method of performing logic operations
Inventor: BAEK YOO-JIN
IPC: H04L9/06
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: A cryptographic logic circuit includes a first logic unit configured to execute at least one logic operation for a plurality of data pairs, the data pairs including random data and random masking data, and a second logic unit configured to execute a logic operation for the results of the first logic unit. The random masking data may be obtained, for example, from a logic XOR operation of input data and random data. A method of performing a logic operation in a cryptographic logic circuit includes converting a plurality of input data and random data into a plurality of random masking data, executing a first logic operation on the random data and random masking data, executing a second logic operation on the output of the first logic operation, and outputting the result of the second logic operation random masking data. In one embodiment the first logic unit is four AND gates and the second logic unit is two XOR gates. The logic operations may be any one of ANR, OR, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR or NOT operations. The result achieved is protection from Differential Power Analysis (DPA) or Side-Channel attacks on the circuit.
Patent GB-2438664-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable mobile terminal supporting multiple network addresses and interfaces
Inventor: GEORGANOPOULOS NIKOLAOS
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-06-01
Abstract: A flexible mobile terminal comprises reconfigurable modules, e.g. components 131-134 of the Generic Mobility Component (GMC) 130, which are implemented by one or more sets of communication protocols 152-1, 152-2, 152-3 to receive an incoming data control packet 120. The data control packet 120 is arranged to correspond with the communication protocols 152-1, 152-2, 152-3 implemented in the reconfigurable modules 131-134, and information about relevant addresses and interfaces is stored in a dynamically extendable address database 190, e.g. an association of a permanent IP address to a network interface may be stored. The flexible reconfigurable mobile terminal is able to multihome with any combination of available IP addresses and network interfaces and transparently connect to different access networks. The mobile terminal can thus establish and maintain connections to different overlapping access networks and intelligently load balance its application data flows through those networks.
Patent GB-2431630-A (GB)
Title: Tipping trailer with ramp
Inventor: HUGHES SAMUEL
IPC: B60P3/42
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A trailer 1 comprises a body portion 2 a container portion having a floor 10 and walls 8, 9 defining a storage area mounted on the body portion 2 and pivotable relative thereto to enable tipping of a load from a rear end of the container portion and a floor extension 11 extending rearwardly from the container portion and moveable between a first position (figure 2) defining, with the walls 8, 9, the storage area and a second position forming at least a portion of a ramp facilitating access to the storage area. The body portion 2 may have a stepped section 4 at the rear of the trailer above which the floor extension 11 may be pivotally mounted. The ramp may be increased in length by the attachment of a further section 15. The floor extension may be moved by hydraulic rams 13. Trailer is suitable for use as a low loader with floor extension 11 in the second position (figure 3), a flat bed trailer with floor extension 11 in a third position coplanar with floor 10 (figure 4) and a rear tipping dump trailer with floor extension 11 in the first position (figure 2).