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Patent GB-2422727-A (GB)
Title: Reversible fan of an electronic module
Inventor: BARSUN STEPHAN KARL
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2006-01-18
Abstract: Apparatus with a reversible fan of an electronics module 106 108, where the fan 204 operable to rotate in a first clockwise direction if the module is coupled in a first position and if the module is coupled in a second position will spin in a reverse (counterclockwise) direction. Preferably, the fan blades are positioned to give similar air flow for both the clockwise and anticlockwise directions of flow. Further, the blades may be flexible, so upon rotation of fan they bend into a curved position increasing air flow (see Figures 6-8). Also claimed is a method for setting up the apparatus.
Patent GB-2422870-A (GB)
Title: Suction cup mounting apparatus
Inventor: LIU YI
IPC: F16B47/00
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: A device 100 for mounting an article to a surface comprising a housing 1 with suction cup (2 figure 1), an air outlet 22 in the housing and a vacuum pump 9 with battery pack and activation switch (3 figure 1). There may be an inlet valve with a bar portion, plug and urging spring (see figure 7). Preferably a frame with magnetic fixings are use to secure the article to the device. Also claimed is a device with housing, suction member and vacuum pump. The suction pump may be triggered by a control rod (230 figure 8) or automatic means. There is also an independent claim for the device used with light generating means, preferably a laser source (see figures 9 and 10).
Patent GB-2422005-A (GB)
Title: Formed disk plate heat exchanger
Inventor: MESHENKY STEVEN P
IPC: F28F13/06
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: A compact rotary compressor unit within internal intercooling includes a rotary shaft (10) with at least one compressor wheel (14, 16) mounted thereon for rotation therewith. The compressor wheel (14, 16) has an inlet end (18) of relatively small diameter and a radial discharge end (20) or relatively large diameter. A nominally donut-shaped intercooling heat exchanger (42) is centered about the shaft (10) to receive compressed air from the compressor wheel and cool the same. Both the compressor wheel (14, 16) and the heat exchanger (42) are confined in a housing (28).
Patent GB-2427779-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a reference picture using index information
Inventor: SOH YOON S
IPC: H04N19/503
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: At least one reference picture for processing a field macroblock is selected from at least one reference picture list using reference picture index information. Each selected reference picture is a field and if the reference picture index information is an odd number, then the selected reference picture has a different field parity to the field macroblock. Each reference field may be a field of a reference frame and may be a top field or a bottom field. The method relates to video coding systems using motion compensation.
Patent GB-2429769-A (GB)
Title: Azimuthal binning of density and porosity data from an earth formation
Inventor: SALE MATT JOHN
IPC: G01V5/12
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A logging-while-drilling density sensor includes a gamma ray source and at least two Nal detectors spaced apart from the source for determining measurements indicative of the formation density. A magnetometer on the drill collar measures the relative azimuth of the Nal detectors. Measurements made by the detectors are partitioned into bins defined by azimuth. A compensated bulk density is determined for selected ones of said azimuthal sectors that meet a threshold test related to a minimum difference of measurements or a minimum correction. The method of the invention may also be used with neutron porosity logging devices.
Patent GB-2441954-A (GB)
Title: Bite indicator
Inventor: MCCONNELL BARRY
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: The indicator comprises an elongate shaft 42 at one end of which is provided a line hook 56, and towards the other end of which is provided a pivot formation 46 so that the shaft can rotate freely when suitably mounted to a rod stand 14. The shaft is hollow to encase a number of ball bearings 44 which can roll freely therein. In use arcuate arm 54 rests on the line, beneath the pivot formation, and the effect of gravity on the ball bearings permit the line hook to apply tension to the line. On the instance of a bite, the tension in the line markedly increases, and the indicator rotates upwardly causing the ball bearings to move within the shaft. Once a critical mass of the ball bearings moves beyond the fulcrum of the pivot the indicator continues to rotate in the same direction releasing the line from the hook of said indicator.
Patent GB-2428323-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for grading the internal condition of a pipe
Inventor: KATHULA VANI S
IPC: G06F17/18
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: A method and system for ascertaining the overall internal conditions of pipes. A grading system calculates a grade for each pipe that is in the range of 1 to 100, Which represents its overall condition. The system then calculates a defect type score for each defect type that factors in the severity of the defect type and the extent of the defects of that defect type. The system then combines the defect type scores of defect types to generate an overall score for the internal condition of the pipe.
Patent GB-2431433-A (GB)
Title: Fastening between electric tool and battery pack
Inventor: MATTHIAS WOLF
IPC: H01M50/264
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for interlocking an electric tool (4, 6) and a storage battery pack (10) which can be displaced in a guide (12) of the tool. A locking bar (38) is fitted to a housing (24) of the tool and is retained in interlocking engagement with the storage battery pack (10) by spring force. The locking bar (38) and an unlocking member (40) form a lever (34) which is pivotally mounted on a bearing (36) of the housing (24). The locking bar (38) is held by the spring force in a recess (16), which is hollowed out in the top side of the storage battery pack (10) and can be released by exerting manual pressure (F) on the unlocking member (40). A removable wear-resistant member can be engaged over the end of the locking bar.
Patent GB-2429168-A (GB)
Title: Nasal delivery device with mouthpiece
Inventor: DJUPESLAND PER GISLE
IPC: A61M16/10
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: A nasal delivery device and method of delivering substance to a nasal cavity of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a container receiving unit comprising a container chamber 16 for receiving a substance containing container C which contains substance to be delivered to the nasal cavity of the subject, the container chamber 16 including an inlet 24 and an outlet 25: a nosepiece unit 17 including a nosepiece for fitting to a nasal cavity of the subject and being in fluid communication with the outlet 25 of the container chamber; a mouthpiece unit 19 including a mouthpiece in fluid communication with the inlet 24 of the container chamber 16 and through which the subject in use exhales, such as to entrain substance from the container and deliver the same through the nosepiece 17; and moisture mitigation means 79 for mitigating an effect of moisture in an exhaled breath on the entrainment of substance from the container, which means are provided, for example, by providing the container in a replaceable container containing member, by a pressure sensitive valve 26 which normally closes the fluid connection between the container chamber and the mouthpiece, and a temperature regulator 79 upstream of the container chamber.
Patent GB-2434668-A (GB)
Title: A method of using a monitoring circuit to identify changes in status between two alarm signals
Inventor: ICHINOSE TAKASHI
IPC: G06F11/30
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: A method of using a monitoring circuit in a monitoring control unit 2 to identify changes in status between two alarm signals issued by an alarm detection apparatus 3 comprises the initial steps of receiving a plurality of alarm signals 5, selecting at least one of the signals and sending the signal to a processor 1. The alarm signals may be in groups and indicate in change in the status of the monitored equipment by detecting a difference based on a first received signal and a second received signal. The circuit comprises a first flipflop 231 which receives the alarm signal. A second flipflop 231 receives an output from the first flipflop. Both flipflop devices operate in different clock cycles 6 and are connected to a XOR gate 231. Thus a change in status is detected and an alarm detection signal 28 and status signal 29 are reported to a processor via a FIFO buffer.
Patent GB-2446442-A (GB)
Title: A hoe with serrated blade
Inventor: TERRELL STEPHAN FREDERICK
IPC: A01B1/12
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A hoe of comprises a blade having a serrated edge. The serrations each have a frusto-triangular shape with tips 18, 28 approximately 1 cm wide 17, 27. The hoe can be of either the Dutch or draw varieties.
Patent GB-2449118-A (GB)
Title: Host Identity Protocol Rendezvous Servers which store information about nodes connected to other servers and forward address requests
Inventor: SALMELA PATRIK MIKAEL
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: Host Identity Protocol (HIP) proposals use a domain name service (DNS) to look up addresses of a Rendezvous Servers (RVS) which know the current location of a desired HIP node. Problems with this approach are that it might be undesirable to share RVS location information with a public DNS, that for some private networks a DNS may not be available and that the use of a single RVS is not robust. Here failure of a single RVS leads to a loss of service for all HIP nodes served by the RVS. The invention solves this problem by sharing data amongst multiple RVSs. Full Host Identity (HI) to location address data may be duplicated or RVSs may store a list of HIP nodes served by another RVS. Where an RVS does not know the location of a HIP node a request is forwarded until an RVS with the location is found.
Patent GB-2451475-A (GB)
Title: Frequency locked loop with word length reduction in the forward path
Inventor: LESSO JOHN PAUL
IPC: H03L7/181
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: The present invention provides a circuit for receiving an input signal having a first frequency and generating an output signal having a second frequency. The circuit comprises a forward branch for receiving the input signal and generating the output signal and a return branch for generating a feedback signal from the output signal. The return branch comprises a frequency divider 42 for receiving the output signal, for dividing the frequency of the output signal by a factor, and for outputting a modified output signal. The forward branch comprises a detector 32 for comparing the input signal and the modified output signal and outputting a comparison signal indicative of said comparison; a word-length reduction circuit 36 for reducing the number of bits of said comparison signal, thereby generating a reduced-length comparison signal; a digital-to-analogue converter 38 for converting said reduced-length comparison signal to analogue, thereby generating an analogue signal; and an oscillator 40, controlled by said analogue signal. By reducing the word length of the input to the digital-to-analogue converter, the digital-to-analogue converter may be greatly simplified. The use of noise shaping circuits is discussed. Other keywords: PLL, delta sigma, dither, truncation, scrambler, noise shaper.
Patent GB-2451483-A (GB)
Title: Automated image cropping
Inventor: GROSVENOR DAVID
IPC: G06T3/40
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: Automated image cropping system is achieved by generating a plurality of sets of candidate crops 201 for a selection of images. For each set of crops, a cropping risk is calculated 202, which provides a measure of the amount of image information lost as a result of a particular candidate crop. A goal measure is also calculated 203 which is representative of how well the candidate crop fulfils predetermined aesthetic or semantic criteria, such as facial recognition targets. The cropping risk is compared to the goal measure in order to determine which of the plurality of sets of candidate crops is selected 204 as that with the least risk and best fulfilment of the goal measure.
Patent GB-2452717-A (GB)
Title: Mining conveyor pan with support for cutting machine
Inventor: TOUT JOHN
IPC: B65G19/28
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A conveyor pan 10 for use with a shearer with a skid-type shoe in a longwall mining operation, the conveyor pan 10 including a side member 13 having a surface 32 adapted to be engaged by the shearer skid-type shoe, the surface 32 being formed by a piece of the side member that extends horizontally for the length of the side member. The piece has a first end and a second end, each piece end having a top, a rear, a front and an edge. The first end edge and the second end edge are each formed by each edge being between angled from a vertical plane extending at 90 degrees to the horizontal plane formed by the side member surface.
Patent GB-2444808-A (GB)
Title: Updating and utilizing dynamic process simulation in an operating process environment
Inventor: BLEVINS TERRENCE L
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: A simulation system 250 that includes interconnected simulation blocks 252, 254, 256 which use process models 272 to perform simulation activities for a process plant is integrated into a process control environment for the process plant in a manner that makes the simulation system easy to use and easily updated for on-line process simulation. The disclosed simulation system 250 enables future predicted values 294 as well as the current predicted values 296 of process parameters produced by the simulation system 250 to be made available for performance evaluation as well as to guide plant operations. Additionally, the simulation system 250 is connected to the operating process plant to receive various on-line process plant measurements 284, and uses these measurements to automatically update the process models 272 used in the simulation system, to thereby keep the simulation system 250 coordinated with the actual operating conditions of the process plant.
Patent GB-2443097-A (GB)
Title: Hot plug device with means to initiate a hot plug operation on the device.
Inventor: GUPTA SAURABH
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a hot plug device for use with an information handling system, eg a computer, the device having a hot plug operation initiation means. The hot plug operation being actuated to add or remove the device and including generation of a system management interrupt (SMI) signal. The initiation means may be a attention button and have an indicator that shows when a hot plug operation has been completed. The indicator may be a light or sound. The device may have storage means for storing the status of the device, the status my be that the hot plug operation is ongoing, that operation is pending or neither. Also, disclosed is a method of managing multiple hot plug operations that are attempting to be executed at the same time.
Patent GB-2457723-A (GB)
Title: A basket for a storage assembly
Inventor: HAWKINS GORDON
IPC: A47B55/02
Filed: 2008-02-23
Abstract: A basket 23 for a storage assembly 10 having a base 24 from which extend a plurality of sides 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d with each side having a depth in a direction generally perpendicular to the base 24 and a width in a direction generally parallel to the base 24. At least one of the sides 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d comprises one or more elongate parts each of which is spaced from the base 24 or an adjacent part by a space which extends continuously along the entire width or depth of the side. Recesses on two opposing sides 26c,26d are arranged to accommodate vertical parts of a frame 12. Studs 30 in the frame elements support the baskets. Frame 12 is mounted on runners 16 at the top and bottom to enable the storage rack to be slid in and out from a cabinet 14.
Patent GB-2446324-A (GB)
Title: Selective catalyst reduction of nitrogen oxides with hydrogen
Inventor: RINALDI FABRIZIO C
IPC: B01D50/00
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: A system and method for reducing nitrous oxides in diesel exhaust with hydrogen and carbon monoxide over a palladium based catalyst. The catalyst comprises a compound represented by the formula: X% Pd - Y% V205 / Z, where X is between about 0.1 to about 2.0, Y is between about 0.1 to about 7.0, and Z is an oxide support.
Patent GB-2449383-A (GB)
Title: Reclining device
Inventor: ISHIHARA YOSHITAKA
IPC: A47C1/025
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] A reclining device where longitudinal play of a seat back is eliminated, and more specifically, a reclining device where a seat back is reliably locked and unlocked and that is inexpensively provided. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A slidably movable guide (100) is interposed between each lock gear (40) and each fixed guide (30). The movable guide (100) is formed in a shape whose width is gradually reduced from the outer end toward the inner end. Of the sliding surfaces of the movable guide (100), the sliding surface on the lock gear (40) side is formed in parallel with the direction of movement of the lock gear (40), and the sliding surface on the fixed guide (30) side is formed aslant relative to the sliding surface on the lock gear (40) side. Springs are engaged with the movable guides (100), and the movable guides are biased to the inside of a base plate (10) by the springs.
Patent GB-2456848-A (GB)
Title: Packing of boxed gloves
Inventor: STOLLERY JONATHAN WILLIAM
IPC: B65B5/10
Filed: 2008-08-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a glove packing apparatus for packing gloves into a box, and to a method of packing gloves into a box, particularly to the packing of disposable medical gloves. A glove packing apparatus 1 for packing gloves into a box comprises a receptacle 26 for forming a stack of gloves to be packed, the receptacle having a perimeter wall 24, 25 for containing a stack of gloves, a floor 22 within the perimeter wall for supporting the stack of gloves, and an opening 27 opposite the floor into which additional gloves may be added to during stacking of gloves. The floor 22 is movable relative to the perimeter wall 24, 25, so that, in use, the floor may be moved relatively away from the receptacle opening 27 so that as gloves are added to said stack of gloves, the perimeter wall continues to contain the stack of gloves. The floor 22 may then be moved relatively toward the opening to remove the stack of gloves from the receptacle 26. A pressure plate (101, fig 10) is also described, having first (106) and second (105) members, the first member (106) being folded and incorporating a biasing member (114) to cause it to tend to flex about the fold line.
Patent GB-2449029-A (GB)
Title: An electrostatic coalescing device
Inventor: TRYTI SVEIN
IPC: B01D17/06
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrostatic coalescing device comprising: - at least one pair of sheet-shaped electrodes (1, 2) arranged at a distance from each other side-by-side, each one of said electrodes (1, 2) comprising a sheet-shaped conductive member of electrically conductive material, the mutual distance between the conductive members of the two electrodes of said pair varying along the electrodes as seen in a direction (A2) perpendicular to the intended flow direction (A1) of fluid passing through the flow passage (3) between the electrodes; and - power supply means for applying mutually different electric potentials to the conductive members of the electrodes of said pair so as to form an electric field between the electrodes. The conductive member of one electrode (1) of said pair is planar, whereas the conductive member of the other electrode (2) of the pair is corrugated.
Patent GB-2455043-A (GB)
Title: Composite laminated article
Inventor: JONES DANIEL THOMAS
IPC: B29C44/44
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: A composite laminated article 2 comprises a first layer 4 of a closed cell foam 5 of a thermoplastic material, a second layer 6, 8 of a fibre-reinforced epoxy resin having a curing temperature of from 75 to 120{C, the resin adhering a surface of the second layer to a surface of the first layer, wherein the closed cell foam is composed of a blend of polystyrene and polyphenylene oxide (PS/PPO) having a density of from 50 to 250 g/litre. The closed cell foam has an average cell size of less than 100 microns and comprises a plurality of expanded beads, average bead size of 2 to 4mm, mutually bonded together, and each bead comprising closed cells. The composite laminated articles are suitable for use in the manufacture of large structures such as wind turbine blades, boat hulls, decks and bulkheads.
Patent GB-2455025-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus to identify images in print advertisements
Inventor: DENG KEVIN KEQIANG
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-09-13
Abstract: Methods and apparatus to methods and apparatus to identify images in print advertisements are disclosed. An example method comprises computing a first image feature vector for a first presented image, comparing the first image feature vector to a second image feature vector, and when the first image feature vector matches the second image feature vector, storing printed-media information associated with the first presented image in a database record associated with the second image feature vector.
Patent GB-2469079-A (GB)
Title: Pond pump unit
Inventor: WALTERS GEORGE LEIGH
IPC: A01K63/04
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: A pond pump unit comprises a container 12 which can house a pump 11 for pumping pond water and auxiliary parts 2, 3 such as inlet and outlet hose accessories, which can be moved from storage locations within the container to operative positions in which they are connected to the pump or the container. The pump unit can have a storage configuration in which the moveable auxiliary parts are housed within the container 12 and an operational configuration in which each auxiliary part is in an operative position. Water drawn into the pump can be filtered by a cage formed by the container and by a finer removable filter 4. The pump outlet can be orientated so that its outlet is disposed either opposite or adjacent a face of the container on which it is stood. The container can comprise two parts 12a, 12b and a handle (fig 1, 12C) and be used as a filter through which the pump, outside the container, either draws or delivers water via a hose. When in its storage configuration the pump unit can form a point of sale packaged product including a sleeve (fig 5, 6).
Patent GB-2459378-A (GB)
Title: Conception calculators
Inventor: EVERETT CHRISTOPHER BRUCE
IPC: G06C3/00
Filed: 2009-04-23
Abstract: A conception calculator comprises a calendar slide and an indicator slide that are relatively rotatable. The calendar slide is divided into at least three, but preferably less than twelve, month-segments. The indicator slide is marked with a fixed start-of-last-period indicator, which indicates the date of the start of her last period. The indicator slide is marked with a fixed fertility indicator which is angularly offset from the start-of-last-period indicator and which indicates on the calendar scale a sequence of days-of-the-month when the user can expect to be fertile. The calculator is customised to relate to the user's menstrual cycle history (for example her shortest cycle length and her variation in her cycle lengths in recent months are used to personalise the calculator).