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Patent GB-2430738-A (GB)
Title: Inclinometer device
Inventor: BERRY ROGER
IPC: G01C9/06
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: An inclinometer device (3) comprises a) a pendulum (7) provided with means (15, 11) for emitting light from the pendulum; e) a plurality of spaced, relatively fixed light detecting elements (17) which are arranged and so related to the light emitted from the light outlet of the pendulum that for a given inclination of the device a particular one or arrangement of adjacent light detecting elements (17) is illuminated by light from the pendulum (7); f) means for determining the inclination of the device from the light detecting element or elements illuminated by light from the pendulum; and g) indicator means providing a representation of the determined inclination of the device.
Patent GB-2441598-A (GB)
Title: Categorisation of Data using Structural Analysis
Inventor: SVIRSKYI TARAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: A method/system for categorising an input data object 10 such as a file or data stream, includes steps of: generating a signature 7, 8 for each of a plurality of categories C1, C2; analysing the structure of the input data object preferably by means of an analyzer 1 using the signatures; and categorising the input data object based at least in part on the analysis. Preferably the input data object is categorized by extracting features 9 and processed by a learning engine 11 such as a Bayesian Algorithm or support vector machine or a rules engine for comparing extracted features with values of the features of the signatures. Preferably the new extracted features can be used by the categorization engines 11 to train on training sets 2 of thematically generic documents to be capable of categorizing new documents based on structure rather than theme. The new data object could incorporate new websites, shopping websites, software downloads, newsgroups, streaming media and search engines.
Patent GB-2434613-A (GB)
Title: Frame connectors
Inventor: GILL DANIEL ANDREW
IPC: E06B3/964
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a frame for a glazed structure such as a conservatory and comprises bracing members 65 connecting horizontal frame members (15 and 17 figure 2) to vertical frame members (19 and 21 figure 2) at angles relative to one another, thereby bracing the frame against racking forces. Each bracing member 65 has a leg 67 slidably received in a groove 61 in one of the fame members (19 figure 2) and a leg 65 that projects from the groove 61 for connection to another frame member. The leg 67 locates behind inwardly turned lips 63 at the mouth of the groove 61 that retain the leg 67 in the groove 61 in a direction transverse to the length of the groove 61. Later embodiments relate to a conservatory, a method of constructing a conservatory and a system for connecting the frame members (15 and 17 figure 2) to frame members (19 and 21 figure 2).
Patent GB-2445562-A (GB)
Title: A step-on platform with adjustable legs, steps, and a hand rail
Inventor: WILLIS STEVEN MARK
IPC: E04G1/28
Filed: 2007-01-03
Abstract: A miniature light weight platform with adjustable legs C fitted with wheels, drop down steps B and a hand rail A. The legs are screwed into place and may be screwed down to increase the height of the platform. Each leg is fitted with a lockable castor type wheel. There is a set of drop down steps on each of the four sides of the platform, each of the steps having adjustable lockable legs. The hand rail, which is fitted on up to three sides of the device, may either be of a fold down type or telescopically adjusted. A chain may be used to close the fourth side. The device is constructed of light weight alloy or a plastic material. Its compact size, allows the device to be used indoors and will easily fit through standard door openings.
Patent GB-2433861-A (GB)
Title: Coupled UWB data connectors with selectable functionality
Inventor: MOORE MARK JUSTIN
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: An Ultra Wide Band (UWB) transmitter 210 and receiver 214 are inductively coupled via electrical coils (260, 262 in fig. 2c) in coupling elements 208a and b comprising "bishops hat" antennas, allowing operation within a short near-field range over a gap (eg. 1 cm) without physical contact connectors. Contactless connectors improve the reliability of eg. laptop docking stations or phone cradles and allow operation in underwater or hazardous "spark risk" environments, while retaining the low power and gigabits per second data rate of impulse UWB signals, with the short range also eliminating mulitpath interference. Different alignments or polarizations of the coupling elements (fig, 4d) may invoke different operational functions. An electrical backplane accommodates card sockets, mechanical interfacing is optional, and different protocols can be carried across the UWB link synchronously via protocol tunnelling, as discovered by a service discovery protocol.
Patent GB-2441407-A (GB)
Title: Visor with light
Inventor: CHENG NORMAN TIEN-HOU
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: A detachable visor for a helmet incorporates an integrated light unit. The light unit may be detachable and comprise LEDs and a rechargeable power pack.
Patent GB-2437678-A (GB)
Title: Base transceiver station (BTS) synchronization
Inventor: ANDERSON ROBERT J
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: In a network overlay wireless location solution for a GSM or UMTS communications network, spectrum utilization can be made far more efficient by synchronizing the BTSs which can require distributing a timing signal to all BTSs, or installing a satellite-based timing unit in each site. The present invention provides an architecture in which Location Measurement Units (LMUs) are installed at some or all of the BTS sites for the purpose of locating wireless devices. The LMUs are used to measure the timing of various uplink and/or downlink signals in the cellular network in support of various location techniques. These LMUs may include a GPS-based timing reference module, which may be used to synchronize the time bases of all LMUs. To reduce the overall cost of BTS synchronization, the LMU distributes timing signals, including a periodic electrical pulse as well as time description information, on a serial or other interface, which is available for other nodes to use for synchronization. The format of the electrical pulse and time description information is modified through hardware and software to adapt to the various formats required by various BTS types. For example, the BTSs with co-located LMUs can receive a synchronization signal with little or no hardware cost. The External Interface Unit (EIU) described herein may be used to adapt to various BTS hardware formats. For BTS sites not equipped with an LMU, a Timing Measurement Unit (TMU) can be used. The TMU has the single function of providing BTS time signals in the same formats as provided by the LMUs. The time signals provided by the TMUs are synchronous to the signals provided by the LMUs. This timing-only TMU has a lower cost than the LMU because it does not support the uplink or downlink signal measurement functions. This approach allows a cellular operator to synchronize BTSs at a relatively low cost.
Patent GB-2438576-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulated back-up system for use with seal system
Inventor: GARRISON HUBERT F III
IPC: F16J15/16
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-extrusion assembly (12) used in conjunction with an expandable packing device. The assembly comprises two slotted metallic rings encapsulated in a non-metallic material. The slotted metallic rings prevent extrusion of the sealing mechanism of the expandable packing device as the device is set in a wellbore casing. The encapsulating non- metallic material protects the metallic rings from damage as the packing device is run into the wellbore. In an alternative embodiment, the anti-extrusion assembly comprises a crimped metallic ring flanked by non-metallic rings. As with the slotted metallic rings, the single crimped metallic ring prevents extrusion of the sealing mechanism of the expandable packing device as it is set in the wellbore casing.
Patent GB-2440694-A (GB)
Title: Sealing apparatus for sealing between a joist and a wall
Inventor: PARKER GARY
IPC: E04B1/66
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: The sealing apparatus 52 comprises a closure element and a sealing arrangement for sealing between the closure element and the wall to prevent air passing through the aperture within which the joist is mounted, the sealing apparatus including a mounting element for mounting the closure element to the joist or wall. The closure element preferably comprises a generally planar body 62 configured, in use, to lie substantially perpendicular to the joist, which extends through an opening 58 in the body. The sealing arrangement preferably includes a flexible sealing strip 56, which may comprise adhesive or mastic, around the outer perimeter of the closure element. The mounting means may comprise the sealing strip and/or one or more weak areas designed to receive one or more nails. The mounting means may comprise a pair of spaced resilient gripping elements adapted to engage the joist. The gripping elements may include barbs to substantially prevent removal of the sealing apparatus from the joist. The apparatus preferably includes a further sealing arrangement, which may be formed from a flexible resilient material 60 or a number of flexible elements, that acts to seal between the apparatus and the joist.
Patent GB-2444376-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head
Inventor: BAN WATARU
IPC: A63B102/32
Filed: 2007-11-23
Abstract: A golf club head including a face, a plurality of score line grooves formed on the face, and traces formed in the face by milling, edges of the score line grooves are rounded with a radius of not more than 0.2 mm, a width W (mm) of the score line groove measured with the rounded edge being included, a width Ws (mm) between the score line grooves adjacent to one another, a width Wr (mm) of the score line groove measured based on the 30 degrees measurement rule and a cross section area S (mm<2>) of the score line grooves satisfy the flowing expressions; W/Ws <B>x 100</B> 35 (%) and S/(Wr x 0.5) x 100 70 (%). The face in which the traces are formed has the arithmetic mean deviation of the profile (Ra) of not less than 4.00 pm.
Patent GB-2445282-A (GB)
Title: Pattern exposure apparatus comprising light source array and scanning polygon mirror
Inventor: OSHIDA YOSHITADA
IPC: G02B26/10
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: A pattern exposure apparatus is disclosed having a light source array 1, formed of light sources arranged in two perpendicular directions and a rotating polygon mirror 27. The light sources in the light array are aligned such that one of the directions is aligned with the scanning direction of the polygon mirror. A plurality of light beams emitted from the light source array are moved relative to a work 5 so as to expose the work to the light beams so that a pattern is formed on the work.
Patent GB-2456791-A (GB)
Title: Transmission having a pair of Ravigneaux gearsets and single clutch transitions
Inventor: RHIN MATTHIEU
IPC: F16H3/66
Filed: 2008-01-23
Abstract: An automatic transmission comprises an input Ravigneaux gearset PC43, an output Ravigneaux gearset PC21, a braking clutch CB12R and first, second, third, fourth and fifth rotating clutches C138, C234, C457R, C56 and C678. Single clutch to single clutch transition is obtained for first gear by engaging first clutch C138 and braking clutch CB12R. Second gear is obtained by engaging second clutch C234 and braking clutch CB12R. Third gear is achieved by engaging first clutch C138 and second clutch C234. Fourth gear is obtained by engaging second clutch C234 and third clutch C457R. Fifth gear is realized by engaging third clutch C457R and fourth clutch C56. Sixth gear is accomplished by engaging fourth clutch C56 and fifth clutch C678. Seventh gear is obtained by engaging third clutch C457R and fifth clutch C678. Eighth gear is achieved by engaging first clutch C138 and fifth clutch C678 and reverse is obtained by engaging the braking clutch C12R and the third clutch C457R.
Patent GB-2457054-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling the cooling power of a cryogenic refrigerator delivered to a cryogen vessel
Inventor: TIGWELL NEIL CHARLES
IPC: F17C3/08
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: The present invention provides a cryostat comprising a cryogen vessel 1, a thermal radiation shield 2, and a sleeve 5 for accommodating a cryogenic refrigerator. Also provided is a first thermal contact for thermally and mechanically connecting a first stage of the cryogenic refrigerator to the radiation shield for cooling thereof. A secondary recondensing chamber 8 is provided for accommodating a second stage of the cryogenic refrigerator. Means 10, (24, fig.5) are provided for thermally connecting the secondary recondensing chamber to a recondensing surface 11a, (44, fig.5) exposed to the interior of the cryogen vessel. The cryostat further comprises a pressure control arrangement 100 for controlling the pressure of a gas within the secondary recondensing chamber. Preferably, the pressure control arrangement comprises an inlet valve 106 for admitting gas, so as to increase the chamber pressure, and a vent valve 104 for releasing gas, so as to reduce the chamber pressure. In use, by controlling the gas pressure in the secondary recondensing chamber, the cooling power delivered into the cryogen vessel by the refrigerator may be controlled.
Patent GB-2445529-A (GB)
Title: Method for isothermal amplification of nucleic acids and method for detecting nucleic acids using simultaneous isothermal amplification of nucleic acids
Inventor: KIM MIN HWAN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for isothermal amplification of nucleic acids and a method for detecting nucleic acids, which comprises characterized in simultaneous isothermal amplification of nucleic acids and a signal probe to a method for isothermal amplification of target nucleic acids using an external primer set and RNA/DNA hybrid primer set, and a method for detecting amplification products by amplifying nucleic acids and a signal probe simultaneously using an external primer set, RNA-DNA hybrid primer set and DNA-RNA-DNA hybrid probe. The method according to the present invention is convenient compared with the conventional method, it is possible to amplify the target nucleic acids rapidly and exactly without a risk of contamination, and it can simultaneously amplify a signal probe, so that it can be applied to various genome project, such as detection and identification of a pathogen, detection of gene modification causing predetermined phenotype, detection of hereditary diseases or determination of sensibility diseases, estimation of gene expression and apply to genome project, thus being useful for molecular biological studies and disease diagnosis.
Patent GB-2449546-A (GB)
Title: Stimulator device with sequenced pulses across multiple pairs of electrodes.
Inventor: GILLBE IVOR STEPHEN
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: Apparatus suitable for stimulating nerves, has a plurality of electrodes in an array arranged in addressable pairs A-H and located either transcutaneously ( See figs 2, 3) or by implantation (figs 8,9a,9b). Pulses are produced in sequence across the required target electrode pairs D-F, the sequence of pulses form a composite pulse in the patient which stimulates the nervous system of the patient. Preferably biphasic pulses are used. Alternate waveforms are shown in figures 6, 7, 10a-e, 15. The composite pulse has a duration between 4ps and 1500ps and a maximum voltage between 2V and 50V when the stimulator is implanted, and 15V to 500V when applied transcutaneously. Figures 16 to 18 show user controls for targeting a desired treatment area.
Patent GB-2448441-A (GB)
Title: Copolymer,polymer electrolyte and use thereof
Inventor: MASUI KENTARO
IPC: B01D69/12
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: Disclosed is a copolymer obtained by a condensation reaction between a leaving group and a nucleophilic group. Specifically disclosed is a copolymer obtained by condensing a mixture of (A) and (C) shown below and a mixture of (B) and (D) shown below, or a mixture of (A), (B), (C) and (D) shown below. (A) a monomer having two leaving groups and at least one acid radical in a molecule (B) a monomer having two nucleophilic groups and at least one acid radical in a molecule (C) a monomer having two leaving groups and substantially no acid radical in a molecule (D) a monomer having two nucleophilic groups and substantially no acid radical in a molecule.
Patent GB-2449202-A (GB)
Title: A method of forming a garment hanger
Inventor: JONES MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: A47G25/32
Filed: 2008-09-04
Abstract: A method of forming a garment hanger is disclosed. The method includes moulding a hanger body, with a hook boss having an aperture therein, from thermoplastic material. Then the insertion end of a hook, that is cylindrical and has one or more ribs, is heated to at least 200{C. The heated insertion end of the hook is inserted into the aperture in the hook boss. The internal diameter of the aperture is less than an external diameter of the insertion end measured across a rib by at least 0.6 mm and preferably is between 0.7 and 1.0mm less. Ideally the insertion end has a surface area of at least 125mm<2>.
Patent GB-2455389-A (GB)
Title: Dive computer with accelerometer-controlled finger tap button-less interaction
Inventor: FATTAH ERIC ABDEL
IPC: B63C11/02
Filed: 2008-09-23
Abstract: An electronic device 20 for underwater use comprising a housing, a display 30, an accelerometer 24 and a controller 22,26 that receives signals from the accelerometer 24, determines the user interaction event based on the signals and performs an operation in response to the event. The user interaction event may comprise the user tapping the housing and the accelerometer 24 may be a three-axis accelerometer. A finger tap in a first direction may result in performance of a first operation and a tap in a second direction may result in a second different operation being performed. The operation may comprise navigation of the display screen 30 and may cause a display change upon power-up, movement of a cursor in a menu and selection of a menu option. The controller may consist of two separate controllers, the first 26 for receiving the signals from the accelerometer 24, detecting the user interaction event and signalling to the second controller 22 which then performs the operation. The device may comprise a pressure sensor 28 for determining underwater depth for displaying on the screen 30. The fill material within the housing may provide a hermetic seal and the material may comprise epoxy that may be semi-rigid when cured. A method of controlling the device 20 is also disclosed. The device 20 is used as a wrist mounted dive computer for scuba diving.
Patent GB-2453426-A (GB)
Title: Standardized data properties in a process control environment
Inventor: BLEVINS TERRENCE L
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-09-25
Abstract: A method to standardize data propel-ties in a process control environment comprises associating a function block with a primary key, associating at least one data property associated with the process control environment with the primary key 344, 346 and storing an instance of the at least one data property in a history database 330, 331 associated with the process control environment. The data property may be a measurement. The function block and stored instance may be associated with a secondary key 348, 350. The history database may be a local history database 330, 331 or a global history database (112 fig. 1). The instance may be stored via a history standardiser (110 fig 1). The database may be searched via either the primary or secondary key. The database may be provided in addition to a conventional history database (118 fig. 1).
Patent GB-2456653-A (GB)
Title: An offshore sectional riser with make-up tool
Inventor: FRASER THOMAS A
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: An offshore riser system is composed of riser sections where an end 26 of one section is slotted into an end 31 of another. A cam ring 39 causes dogs 35 on the outside end to engage with groves 29 on the inside end. There are braces 59 on a deploying floor to hold the riser sections in place by a flange 20 during connection. There is a jaw 77 to move the ring into the engagement position. This movement can be axial or rotational. There may be means for retaining the ring in either position. Auxiliary tubes are preferably arranged around the riser.
Patent GB-2452655-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for determining the roll angle of a device having a housing
Inventor: SCHULTZE VOLKMAR
IPC: E21B47/024
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for determining the roll angle of a device having a housing, wherein a coil, which is arranged on or in the housing so as to be rigid in relation to the housing of the device, and an actuation electronic system, which generates voltage profiles that are limited chronologically by means of the coil, are provided.
Patent GB-2456046-A (GB)
Title: Laundry hopper for laundry processing apparatus
Inventor: DUCKER CHRISTOPHER ROBERT
IPC: B65G47/50
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: The hopper 80, for use in a laundry processing apparatus having a track, includes a container 82 for receiving laundry. The container 82 may be made of a plastics material having continuous side walls 83 and an opening 84 for receiving and dispensing laundry. The hopper also includes connecting means 85 for attaching the hopper to the track. The hopper includes pivot means 86 to allow the hopper to be tilted or pivoted with respect to the track so as to move opening 84 into a position where it can receive dirty laundry and also so that the hopper can be pivoted or rotated about a large angle to dispense laundry quickly and efficiently. The pivot means may include a support bar 90 which connects two pivot joints 88 and the connecting means 85.
Patent GB-2467907-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy converter with flexible membrane supporting solar energy converters
Inventor: MICHAELIS DOMINIC
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2009-02-04
Abstract: A wave energy converter uses a flexible membrane 11 at the ocean surface which is connected to the seabed and/or to a submerged membrane 15 so that wave movement generates energy e.g. by powering a hose pump or piston pump. The pressurised water may be supplied to an electricity generator or reverse osmosis desalination equipment. The membrane 11 caries solar energy converters which may be photovoltaic, photothermal or photobiological. A part spherical concentrating reflector may be used which is able to maintain its orientation despite fluctuations of the membrane (figure 8).