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Patent GB-2416875-A (GB)
Title: Switching from master computer system to standby computer system
Inventor: VEITS OLIVER
IPC: H04L45/28
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: A method of switching over from a master computer system MR1 (such as a master router) to a standby computer system BR1 (such as a standby router) via an intermediate switching system L2 Switch where control messages are intermediately stored together with the identification of the port the control messages were received from, a link state of that port is detected, and, in the case of a link down condition, the messages are set down to a lower priority level and are sent to a standby computer. The system is particularly applicable to routers. The standby router instantaneously assumes the active role if the master router fails in a way that it has no opportunity to send a further "hello" message with priority 0. The Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) or the Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) may be used. The switching system may comprise OSI-Layer-2 functions.
Patent GB-2420984-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement of protuberances on a ball
Inventor: SAVAGE IAN
IPC: A63B41/08
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: A ball for playing a game, particularly a game involving handling of the ball by players, wherein a predominant part of the outer surface 1 of the ball has a plurality of protuberances 2 each including a zone formed by an angular conjunction between at least two surfaces. The protuberances may have a triangular, polygonal, or star shaped planform with preferably four to eight points. The orientation of adjacent protuberances as regards the angular conjunctions may be varied. Areas 3 of a series of protuberances may be relatively offset.
Patent GB-2410546-A (GB)
Title: Underfloor air distribution
Inventor: MALONE CHRISTOPHER GREGORY
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: An underfloor airflow distribution system for a data center comprises at least one partition 508 disposed in a plenum 506 below a floor 504 and having a controllable flow resistance 510, and at least one sensor 512 detecting airflow and controls the airflow through the partition 508. The floor 504 may have a plurality of solid 518 and perforated 520 tiles arranged to direct the airflow. The controllable flow resistance may comprise a plurality of apertures 510 of various sizes and density with louvered shutters coupled to a servomotor, which communicates with the sensors 512 to control opening and closing of the apertures. The sensors may comprise a mixture of airflow, pressure or temperature sensors disposed on various electrical equipment 528 such as computer servers. An air conditioning unit 522 may inject cooling air into the plenum 506. Airflow through multiple partitions 508, which communicate with separate sensors 512 may be controlled independently by a controller 516. The partitions 508 may be arranged in a converging channel, to divide a room into three sections (fig 3B) or in radial arcs (fig 3C).
Patent GB-2422779-A (GB)
Title: A device to dispense cleaning substances into the water supply of a shower
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E03C1/046
Filed: 2005-02-05
Abstract: A device that is attached to an existing shower that allows either soap, shampoo or gel D to be added to the water supply before it leaves the shower head, as and when the user requires the soap, shampoo or gel in the shower water. Preferably the device is positioned between the shower unit A and the shower head. To add the soap, shampoo or gel to the shower water, the user diverts the shower water into the device via a valve C, and the water mixes with the soap, shampoo or gel before the water is expelled from the showerhead over the person showering. The soap, shampoo or gel may be added to the water supply from various magazines within the device via valves.
Patent GB-2420174-A (GB)
Title: Boiler flue gas heat exchanger with a thermal store and transfer means for preheating water
Inventor: FARRELL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F24H1/52
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A heat exchanger has a flue gas flow path 10 for gases from a boiler, a water flow path 2 for water flowing through the heat exchanger, and a heat transfer means 16 for transferring heat from the gas flow 10 to the liquid flow path 2, the heat transfer means 16 forming a thermal store and having a heat capacity selected as a function of the maximum power output of the boiler. The heat transfer means 16 can be a reservoir 6 of water condensed from the flue gases. The water flow path 2 may be mixed by a blend valve (140, fig 7) with cold water before entering a heating path within the boiler. The thermal store may be sized to reach maximum temperature within 1 hour of starting the boiler and have a heat capacity equivalent to 0.5 to 1 litre of water per kilo-watt hour (kWh) of boiler output. A secondary thermal store (20, fig 2), further heat exchangers 102,110, a condensate collection wall (40, fig 2), water level hole 33 or drain, and/or a serpentine flow path (fig 2) may be provided.
Patent GB-2425048-A (GB)
Title: A parcel carrier especially suited for use with food packages such as are used for pizzas
Inventor: EMTIAZ GHOLAMALI
IPC: B65D63/18
Filed: 2005-04-05
Abstract: A parcel carrier comprises two discrete lengths 10,20 of flexible material passed through a collar 'C' so as to form at least one handle portion 'H1', 'H2' on one side of the collar and two parcel carrying loops 'L1 ','L2' on the other, the size of the parcel carrying loops relative to the handle portions being adjusted by moving the collar. The flexible material may be a plastics material or a plastics-coated paper and at least one of the lengths of flexible material may be in the form of an endless web. The two discrete lengths of flexible material may be pivotally 'P' connected allowing the parcel carrier to have a parcel-carrying and a storage configuration. The parcel carrier is especially suited for use with food packages, such as are used for pizzas.
Patent GB-2426547-A (GB)
Title: Clamp comprising three tubes with a Vernier hole arrangement
Inventor: STEVENS PHILIP ANDREW
IPC: H04N5/74
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A clamp to fit a device to a supporting pole comprises a universal joint to fit to the pole, and three tubes (1-3) which are slidable relative to each other, two of the tubes (1, 2) being provided with respective clamp arms (4, 5). Each tube is provided with a set of holes, the pitch of which differs between at least two of the tubes such that a Vernier hole arrangement is obtained. A pin (6) may be inserted through holes in all three tubes to fix them relative to each other, and a lock (7) may be provided on the end of the pin. The arrangement is such that the clamp arms may be fixed to devices in a range of different sizes. The clamp arms may be attachable to their respective tubes in one of two perpendicular positions, one position providing a smaller area of contact between the clamp arms and the device to which they clamp. One of the clamp arms (5) may be rotatable to provide a firmer grip on non-square devices. The universal joint may be formed integrally with the third tube (3).
Patent GB-2430870-A (GB)
Title: Releasably rotatable suspension hook for a garment hanger
Inventor: HUNT WILLIAM LLEWELLYN
IPC: A47G25/32
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: A garment hanger (10) has a body and a suspension means which may be a hook (11) which is rotatable with respect to the body and a fastener (122) for releasably fastening the suspension hook in a fastened position substantially in a major plane defined by the body, to provide a predetermined resistive moment opposed to rotation of the fastened suspension hook with respect to the body, for transportation and storage of a garment suspended from the garment hanger. The suspension hook is releasable and rotatable for displaying or viewing a front or rear of a garment suspended from the garment hanger, for example, to a position with the suspension hook substantially orthogonal to the major plane defined by the body. The suspension hook may be engaged into a resilient clip (122) having an opening (123) therein, see also Figs 3 and 4 showing suspension hook engaged with locking clip. Fig 2 discloses the suspension hook at 90{ to the main plane of the hanger body (10).
Patent GB-2415781-A (GB)
Title: Genes that are up- or down-regulated during differentiation of human embryonic stem cells
Inventor: STANTON LAWRENCE W
IPC: C12N15/00
Filed: 2004-03-13
Abstract: Genes that are up- or down-regulated during differentiation provide important leverage by which to characterize and manipulate early-stage pluripotent stem cells. Over 35,000 unique transcripts have been amplified and sequenced from undifferentiated human embryonic stem cells, and three types of differentiated progeny. Statistical analysis of the assembled transcripts identified genes that alter expression levels as differentiation proceeds. The expression profile provides a marker system that has been used to identity particular culture components for maintaining the undifferentiated phenotype. The gene products can also be used to promote differentiation; to assess other relatively undifferentiated cells (such as cancer cells); to control gene expression; or to separate cells having desirable characteristics. Manipulation of particular genes can be used to forestall or focus the differentiation process, en route to producing a specialized homogenous cell population suitable for human therapy.
Patent GB-2419654-A (GB)
Title: Breathing mask for normal and over-pressure operation
Inventor: WEICH RUEDIGER
IPC: A62B9/02
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A breathing mask for normal-pressure and over-pressure operation wherein the initial tensioning of the valve spring (7) of the exhalation valve (4) is adjusted by means of an angle lever (10) capable of being swivelled about a rotary axis (13).
Patent GB-2417704-A (GB)
Title: Lockset drilling guide
Inventor: TRETTIN DAVID J
IPC: B23B49/02
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: A lockset drilling guide that comprises a frame 12 is provided. The frame 12 comprises a first flange 14 and a second flange 16. The second flange 16 is capable of flexing relative to the first flange 14. The lockset drilling guide further comprises at least a first opening 18 and a second opening 26 defined in the frame. The first opening 18 is positioned at approximately 90 degrees relative to the second opening 26. A positioning member is mounted on the frame 12, wherein the positioning member is laterally movable to at least two positions relative to the frame. The frame 12 is configured for mounting on a door to facilitate the forming of holes in the door for the installation of a lockset. A hole boring device (100, 102, fig. 7) sized for insertion into one of the openings 18,26 may be provided. A method of forming a hole in a door using the lockset drilling guide; a trim jig cutter (630, fig. 25) comprising a drill bit (632, fig. 25) surrounded by a bushing (634, fig. 25) and used with a trim plate (600, fig. 24); and a lockset drilling guide having three flanges fixed to form a T-shaped frame (figs 11-12) are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2418010-A (GB)
Title: Cryogenic process for the recovery of natural gas liquids from liquid natural gas
Inventor: SCHROEDER SCOTT
IPC: F25J1/00
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A process for the recovery of natural gas liquids (NGL) (ethane, ethylene, propane, propylene and heavier hydrocarbons) from liquefied natural gas (LNG) is disclosed. The LNG feed stream (1) is split (22,23) with at least one portion used as an external reflux (23), without prior treatment, to improve the separation and recovery of the natural gas liquids (NGL).
Patent GB-2419029-A (GB)
Title: Electrical cable comprising geometrically optimized conductors
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM T
IPC: H01B7/18
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: A number of examples of insulated conductors having geometrically optimized shapes and form factors, that may be used in twisted-pair cables and other types of communication cable to enhance the performance of, and/or reduce the cost of manufacturing such cables.
Patent GB-2434108-A (GB)
Title: Roulette wheels
Inventor: CHURCHILL ANTON JAMES
IPC: A63F5/00
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: Sensors (20) are placed around the inner upper edge of the housing surrounding the rotatable portion of the roulette wheel, to monitor the passage of the roulette ball before it drops on to the rotating wheel. Separately, the bases of the pockets (7) in the rotating wheel portion (1) are radiation transparent enabling the detection of a roulette ball once it has lodged in one of the pockets (7) and, via positional encoding of the rotatable portion of the wheel (26), the number associated with the pocket in which the ball has come to rest, i.e. the winning number for that play, may be automatically detected and then displayed. Such sensor-equipped wheels may look identical to a traditional wheel, but may be used in roulette games where some at least of the players are located remotely from the wheel itself.
Patent GB-2431700-A (GB)
Title: Oil-suspension and oil-retaining bearing
Inventor: HONG ALEX
IPC: F16C33/10
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: The invention relates to an oil-suspending and oil-retaining bearing. The bearing 30 has a bore 31 for the spindle 11 of the rotor to penetrate therein. On the periphery of at least one end penetrated by the bore 31 is disposed a slotted ring 33 inserted with the absorbent material beforehand. The end of the bearing 30 has a plurality of guiding slots (34, fig3) and the periphery of the bearing 30 also has a plurality of guiding slots (35, fig3). Therefore, when lubricating oil seeps and diffuses due to the agitation of the spindle 11, the rising lubricating oil is collected by the guiding slots (34,35, fig3) and guided into the slotted ring 33. In addition to blocking and suspending lubricating oil, the absorbent material in the slotted ring 33 not only absorbs and stores lubricating oil, but also provides the bearing 30 the timely reuse and circulation of lubricating oil, effectively avoiding the drainage of lubricating oil and prolonging the life cycle of motor.
Patent GB-2434324-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: KISHON DANIEL CHAIM
IPC: A63F7/36
Filed: 2006-01-24
Abstract: An apparatus for playing a game comprises a playing surface 2 having a first area 14 and a second area 17, a projectile 24 and at least two propulsion devices 8, preferably pairs of flippers. One propulsion device 8 is located at one end of the apparatus adjacent the first area 14, whilst a second propulsion device 8 is located at a second end of the apparatus adjacent the second area 17. Each of the propulsion devices 8 are arranged to propel the projectile across the playing surface 2 towards the other propulsion device 8. A substrate 18 is provided above the first and second areas 14, 17 of the playing surface 2 and has apertures that co-operate with peg portions of two sets of playing pieces 12, 16. The peg portions project below the substrate 18 and can be hit with the projectile 24 during the course of the game to dislodge the playing piece 12, 16 from its position. The first and second areas 14, 17 are preferably planar and are inclined to one another, forming an apex or a valley towards the middle of the apparatus. The apparatus may be used to play a "Battleships"-type game.
Patent GB-2437124-A (GB)
Title: Mobile audiovisual device
Inventor: LIU PEI-CHUNG
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2006-04-11
Abstract: A mobile audiovisual device includes a central processing unit for operating information, a signal-processing unit connected to the central processing unit for receiving and processing external audio/video signals, a storage control unit connected to the central processing unit for receiving data from the signal-processing unit, and a transmission unit connected to the central processing unit for transmitting the processed external audio/video signals, so as to allow a user to browse required audiovisual data via the mobile audiovisual device in real time.
Patent GB-2437487-A (GB)
Title: Implement for washing the human body
Inventor: WALKER STEPHEN
IPC: A47K7/02
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: An implement 1 for washing the human body comprises a base portion having a longitudinal axis and at least one resilient projecting flange 3 extending laterally to the longitudinal axis. The body portion and flanges may be unitary or may comprise a plurality of base members 4 and disc-like flange members 5. The implement may be provided with a central bore 9 through which accord 10 is threaded. The cord may be knotted at either end 12,13 to provide hand grip portions 14 or the cord may be provided with rigid handles at either end. In use, the implement for washing the human body is effective at applying a washing medium to the skin, as well as providing a beneficial massaging effect.
Patent GB-2435401-A (GB)
Title: Clothes grip
Inventor: BOTTRELL KAREN ANNE
IPC: A41F15/02
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: A clothes grip for keeping underwear straps out of sight under clothing comprises a clip <B>B</B> which slides over the straps and clothing. The clip has upper and lower sections with a central bend which makes the upper section lay on top of the lower section, an end opposite the central bend being open. A stopper <B>E</B> is positioned on the underside of the upper section close to the open end prevents damage to the clothing and helps to keep the straps/clothing from separating. The underside of the lower section has a gripping layer <B>D</B> which helps to prevent the clothing/straps from moving and provides cushioning against the skin. The clip <B>B</B> may also have a hoop <B>F</B> attached to an outer side of the central bend by which jewellery may be attached.
Patent GB-2440941-A (GB)
Title: An infant safety gate
Inventor: GOLD JONATHAN MORRIS
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: An infant safety gate arranged for mounting between first (3) and second (5) fixing surfaces. The infant safety gate comprises one or more first fixtures (10, 12) for fixing to said first fixing surface (3) and one or more second fixtures (20, 22) for fixing to said second fixing surface (5) spaced from said first fixing surface (3). A barrier gate (30) is provided that hingedly mounts to said one or more first fixtures (10, 12) for movement from a gate open to gate closed position. The barrier gate (30) is also provided with one or more connectors (40, 42) for reversibly connecting with the one or more second fixtures (20, 22) in the gate closed position. Each of said one or more second fixtures (20, 22) has the form of a projecting nipple and each of said one or more connectors (40, 42) defines a trumpet cavity that is arranged for receipt of said projecting nipple.
Patent GB-2441556-A (GB)
Title: Cascade impactor automation using an expander device
Inventor: BRIDGE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: A cascade impactor 10 of the type having multiple impactor stages each comprising a respective stage body 30, the stage bodies being shaped to enable them to be assembled in a stack in which they locate one upon another. This stack has a longitudinal axis and forms a conduit for through-flow of an aerosol sample. An expander device 90 has arms for supporting each of the stage bodies 30, and a mechanism, e.g. a lead screw, for separating the arms along the axial direction to disassemble the impactor 10 and for moving them in an opposite direction to reassemble the impactor. It further comprises at least one stage recovery device for recovering material collected upon working surfaces of cascade impactor components. The recovery device has multiple vertically separated recovery stages, to which the separated components of the impactor can be concurrently delivered. Relatively moveable upper and lower parts of each recovery device define around the respective impactor components recovery chambers through which solvent is circulated to recover the collected material.
Patent GB-2442005-A (GB)
Title: Slide bracket
Inventor: WANG CHUN-CHIANG
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: A slide bracket includes an end plate 11 and at least one hanging block 3. The end plate 11 is provided with a locating holder 2 and a corresponding opening 111. The locating holder 2 contains a chamber 21 optionally containing a spring 5. The hanging block 3 has a first post 31 and a second post 32, and is disposed into the chamber 21 to hold against the spring 5 to expand in relation to the opening 111 and the chamber 21 so to allow the first and second posts 31, 32 penetrating through the opening 111 of the end plate 11 for securing the bracket to a support without relying upon tools. A retaining member 4 may be pivotally connected to the bracket, the retaining member 4 having a locking end 41 heading in the direction of the end plate 11. The universal bracket is adaptable to supports with square or round mounting holes.
Patent GB-2430779-A (GB)
Title: An interface that enables fast read and write access to a scan-chain
Inventor: ROBERTSON IAIN
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: An interface for converting a traditional scan-chain interface into one where locations in the scan-chain can be read from or written to an addressed interface is provided (similar to the J-TAG form of testing). The interface of the invention includes a buffer memory into which the values at the locations in the scan-chain are copied. The copies in the buffer memory can be read and written to using an addressed interface and if any are changed, the values held in the buffer memory are shifted out to update those in the original locations in the scan-chain. Data is moved into the scan chain by presenting it to the input of the scan chain. On each tick of a clock signal each register passes its contents to the next register in the chain. Data is therefore clocked along the chain of registers until it gets to the last register of the chain, from where it can be passed back out of the chain.
Patent GB-2429555-A (GB)
Title: Launching a trusted agent using a spanning tree
Inventor: WILSON JOHN H
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: An initial logical processor is used to construct a spanning tree (300) across a plurality of processors (212), and the spanning tree (300) is used to launch a trusted agent on the processor.
Patent GB-2431686-A (GB)
Title: Partition door with curved guide
Inventor: POCAS AQUINO MARTINS
IPC: E05D15/06
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a sectional door for closing an opening 10 formed in a partition 12. The door comprises a moving portion 14 made up of a plurality of hinged-together panels 16, a first horizontal guide path 20 for placing above the opening 10, a second horizontal guide path 22 for placing on a lateral partition 12', a curved guide 24 interconnecting the horizontal guide paths, guide means 26 carried by the panels 16 and cooperating with the guide paths, a traction arm 28 connected to a lateral end 14a of the door and suitable for moving parallel to the second horizontal guide path 22, and means 34, 38 for guiding the lateral end 14a of the door along the guide paths, said end having the traction arm 28 connected thereto.
Patent GB-2431753-A (GB)
Title: A method of designing a drill bit for specific formation segments
Inventor: CARIVEAU PETER THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: A method for designing a drill bit including characterizing a plurality of formation segments, identifying relevant characteristics for drilling in the characterized formation segments, prioritizing at least two of the identified relevant characteristics based upon the characterizing of the formation segments, and selecting a drill bit design based upon the prioritizing.