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Patent GB-2428225-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for connecting two offshore units
Inventor: KANT ROBBERT
IPC: B63B21/00
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A connecting apparatus for two offshore units (1, 3) and provided with a coupling element (4) with two sets of coupling means, wherein resetting facilities compensate movements between the two offshore units. The coupling element comprises a frame (5) which is connected with the offshore units by two sets of coupling means (6, 7) in a manner allowing pivotal movement and rotation. At least one set of coupling means comprises a first and a second elongated element (8, 14), which are each connected with both the frame and an offshore unit via constructions allowing pivotal movement and rotation. The resetting facilities comprises a first and a second resilient element, which resilient elements are each stationarily connected with the offshore unit and force either the first or the second elongated element to a position extending substantially vertically downwards.
Patent GB-2444507-A (GB)
Title: Method for production of magnet end coil
Inventor: CALVERT SIMON JAMES
IPC: G01R33/3815
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solenoidal magnet having one or more coils wound onto a cylindrical former, and an annular end coil (20), mounted onto an end of the former such that no part of the former is present on the radially inner (A1) or axially outer (B2) sides of the end coil. The method includes the steps of: locating and retaining (32, 34, 36, 38) temporary annular mould (22) on the end of the former; providing an interface release material (42) on an end surface of the former, winding wire to form the end coil into the cavity formed by the interior of the mould and the an interface release material (42) providing a step feature (46) over an axially inner part of a radially outer surface of the end coil; providing a retaining strip (48), extending from the former over a radially outer surface of the step feature and an axially outer surface of the step feature, said retaining strip being held onto the former by retaining means (50) and once impregnating material has hardened, removing the temporary annular mould.
Patent GB-2446157-A (GB)
Title: Shuttle valve assembly
Inventor: BROOKS PAUL JOHN
IPC: F16K11/044
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: A shuttle valve assembly has a housing 2 with one or more shuttle valves 7, 8, 9 inside, including an upstream first shuttle valve 7 and at least one additional downstream shuttle valve 8, 9 connected in series with the first shuttle valve 7. Each shuttle valve has two inlet ports 71, 72, 81, 82, 91, 92 and one outlet port 73, 83, 93 and a movable shuttle 74, 84, 94. The housing has a plurality of segments (3, 4, 5, 6, Fig. 2) and each shuttle valve 7, 8, 9 is split across adjacent segments with one inlet port being in the first segment, the other inlet port and the outlet port being in the adjacent segment. The outlet port 73, 83, 93 of each shuttle valve includes a void 11 that extends along an interface 34, 45, 56 between adjacent segments of the housing 2.
Patent GB-2435851-A (GB)
Title: Moulded trim component
Inventor: COWELCHUK GLENN A
IPC: B60R21/04
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: An interior component, for example an armrest (10) (Figure 1 - not shown) for a motor vehicle, comprises a substrate 42 having a surface and flexible elements 56 on the surface, and a cover 52 covering at least a portion of the substrate 42 and the flexible elements 56. A method of making such a component by injection molding is also described. A mould assembly comprises a first cavity 36, defined by assembled sections 20, 22 and 23 of the assembly, and plural voids or holes 32, defined by one of the sections 22. A first material 40 is injected into the cavity 36, the material 40 conforming to the shape of the cavity 36 and holes 32 to form a substrate 42 with ribs or pins 56. The mould is disassembled and the section 20, which carries the substrate with pins 56 thereon, is assembled with another section 24 to define a second cavity 48, into which a second material 50 is injected to form the cover or skin 52. The ribs 56 may be formed separately before assembling on substrate 42.
Patent GB-2449296-A (GB)
Title: Device for diverting fluid
Inventor: BARR RICHARD HENRY HOWARD
IPC: A61M27/00
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: A drain from the ventricles of the brain to another area of the body comprises: an inlet 2, a resistance member 6, and an outlet 4; the resistance member comprising: a first plate 8, a surface of which comprises a groove which defines a resistance flow channel, an entry of the flow channel being in fluid communication with the inlet 2 and an exit of the flow channel being in fluid communication with the outlet 4; and a second plate 12, the second plate being held in abutment with the grooved surface of the first plate 8 so as to define a resistance tube 14. Preferably the plates are circular and may define multiple channels of differing resistance (figures 4a and 4b). The active channel is determined by the position of a rotor (140, figure 3) which can be moved by a magnet.
Patent GB-2438885-A (GB)
Title: Uniquely identifying peripheral component devices
Inventor: HARIRAMASAMY ARAVIND
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: A system for identifying peripheral devices 138, 140, 158, 162, 166, 170, 174 (e.g. PCI, PCIE or PCI-X compliant devices) in an information handling system 100 comprising a first host bus 116 and a Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) 126. The system includes static table 130, accessible to BIOS 126, listing for each peripheral component device, a path (414) and a corresponding unique path-based signature (416) based on path information and other component identification data. A path may include the PCI device/function number of every bridge from the root bridge to the endpoint of the device and the PCI device/function number of the endpoint itself. Along with path information, a signature may include an instance number, a slot number, an embedded number and an enumeration value for each peripheral device. The path-based identifier has an advantage over conventional bus/function/device addressing in that it does not change when additional peripheral components or host buses are added and removed from the system.
Patent GB-2452316-A (GB)
Title: Computer resource management unit that selects an optimiser for a resource based on the operating conditions of the computer
Inventor: SOORIYABANDARA MAHESH
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for managing the device or communication resources of a computer. The method involves the resource management unit allocating a resource to a requesting entity based on set performance constraints and selecting an optimiser for the resource based on performance criteria, operational status and/or situation. The management unit runs the optimiser and is able to select an alternative optimiser if the performance of the selected optimiser diverges from a desired performance level. The management unit may rerun the selection process if the performance diverges over a set threshold, and the process may be iterative. The computer may have performance data gathering means that collects data about the performance of the apparatus executing the entity, the operational status of the computer and performance constraints imposed by the entity. The operational status data includes power availability, radio signal strength, communication means, memory capacity, processor and computer location. The performance constraints include security level, communication speed, quality of service and data compression rate.
Patent GB-2448785-A (GB)
Title: Dart with retrofitted sleeve
Inventor: HUXTABLE LEE JOHN
IPC: F42B6/00
Filed: 2007-10-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a dart in which the likelihood of the dart bouncing back from a dartboard is reduced. The dart 2 comprises a needle 6 mounted to a dart body 4, wherein the junction between the needle 6 and the dart body 4 provides a shoulder 10. The dart further comprises a sleeve 12 shaped to provide a smooth transition between said needle 6 and the dart body 4 which sleeve is retrofitted to the dart.
Patent GB-2455073-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle load monitor
Inventor: BROWN JAMES FRASER
IPC: G01G19/08
Filed: 2007-11-22
Abstract: Disclosed Is a vehicle comprising a vehicle body and a plurality of axles, each of which Is attached to the vehicle body through at least one axle support 18 and at least one suspension assembly, each suspension assembly comprising a resilient compressible member, leaf spring 4, and having a distance transducer associated with the suspension assembly. The distance transducer comprises a coil spring 20 and is operable to provide a signal that is related to the distance between two locations on the vehicle, the distance between two locations being variable and dependent on the compression of the respective leaf spring, wherein the vehicle further comprises means for providing indications concerning the load bearing down on each of two or more of the plurality of axles responsive to the signals of distance transducers associated with suspension assemblies through which the two or more of the plurality of axles are attached to the vehicle body. There is also disclosed a vehicle comprising a vehicle body having a plurality of axles, load sensing means for sensing the load bearing down on each of two or more of the plurality of axles, and indicator means for providing an indication related to the load bearing down on two or more of the plurality of axles responsive to the loads sensed by the load sensing means.
Patent GB-2446263-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining virtual camera view of modifiable object
Inventor: TAKAHASHI KEITA
IPC: A63F13/52
Filed: 2008-01-21
Abstract: The invention relates to an image generation device for generating an image of a three-dimensional virtual space photographed by a virtual camera CM1 as in for example a computer game. A game character whose size or shape may be changed by a user is disposed in said 3D space. A variable size inclusion area 10 which includes the character is set according to the current size/shape of the character. The virtual camera control operates to ensure that the entire inclusion area 10 is contained within the image photographed by the virtual camera CM1. The image photographed by the main virtual camera CM1 is displayed as a main game screen. In this way the entire character may be viewed by a user on the main game screen regardless of size.
Patent GB-2443402-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer thermoplastic films and methods of making
Inventor: ASTHANA HIMANSHU
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A method of forming a multilayer film is disclosed, comprising coextruding a first layer comprising a weatherable composition, and a second layer comprising a polycarbonate composition comprising a visual effect filler, wherein the first and second layers are formed by flowing each of the weatherable composition and polycarbonate composition through separate flow channels in a multi-manifold coextrasion die. The shear stress during extrusion on the polycarbonate composition is greater than or equal to 40 kilo-Pascals.
Patent GB-2458707-A (GB)
Title: Accessing network storage from private network through instant messenger
Inventor: CHIU HUA-LUNG
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2008-03-29
Abstract: Method and an apparatus of accessing a network storage device (43, 53) in different private networks (4,5) through an instant messenger, which is applied in a network system having a first private network (4) including at least one NAT router (41) and at least one computer (42), a second private network (5) including at least one NAT router (51) and at least one network storage device (53), the Internet (2), and an instant messenger server (3) installed with an instant messenger system. The computer (42, 53) and the network storage device (43, 53) are connected to the instant messenger server (3) by the NAT router (41, 51) of the private network (4, 5) via the Internet (2). An instant messenger application program (421, 521, 431, 531) is installed on the computer (42, 52) and the network storage device (43, 53), 50 that both of them can use the instant messenger application program (421, 521, 431, 531) to login to the instant messenger server (3), and communicate with other computers logined to the instant messenger server (3) for files transfer.
Patent GB-2445521-A (GB)
Title: A Storage device
Inventor: HIGH BRUCE MCKENZIE
IPC: A47B17/04
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: A storage device comprises an open topped bin (1) having a rim (4) extending around its upper edge. The rim (4) is designed to fit in a frame member (5) which sits in an aperture formed in the upper surface of a desk in which the storage device is to be used. A tray (7) sits on the rim 4 and is formed with compartments to accommodate pens, pencils and other stationary and a peripheral cutout (9) to form a handle for the user and an outlet for cables. A lid (10), similarly dimensioned to the tray (7) and also having a peripheral cutout to match the cutout (9) in the tray (7) is connected by a hinge (14) to the frame (5). The bin (1) incorporates a lock (12) having a locking member enabling the bin (1) to be locked in the desk and the lid (10) to be locked to the bin (1) when removed from the desk. The arrangement facilitates hot desking allowing the same desk to be used by a number of different people storing their own personal accessories in their own personal storage device.
Patent GB-2461683-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for storing sheet objects
Inventor: BELL MALCOLM
IPC: B65D21/08
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: A packing apparatus for packing sheet objects 3, such as bank notes, into a resilient, extendible container 4 comprises an input feed mechanism 2 configured to feed sheet objects 3 into the container 4 and a container-extension mechanism (5, figure 1a) configured to extend the container 4 and thereby increase its capacity to contain sheet objects 3. The extendable container 4 may be formed in an extended configuration and compressed into an unextended configuration. The container 4 may also be configured to tend to return to its unextended configuration in the absence of the action of a container-extension mechanism 5.
Patent GB-2461553-A (GB)
Title: A control method and system for a turbocharger, based on position sensor learning
Inventor: BABERO SIMONE
IPC: F02D41/04
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: The invention discloses a control method of a fluid control device 10 such as a turbocharger, particularly for an internal combustion engine equipped with a position sensor 12 for measuring the position of the variable geometry turbocharger blades. The position sensor has a nominal characteristic curve (A, figure 2a-c) representative of a predetermined relationship between an admissible range of position values and a corresponding range of return electric signal values. The method comprises the steps of: (i) determining an offset (offsetopen; offsetclose; figure 2a-c) between a returned signal related to at least one defined position of the device 10 and an expected signal related to said defined position of the device according to the nominal characteristic curve (A, figure 2a-c); (ii) estimating an updated characteristic curve (B, figure 2a-c) of the sensor by applying said offset (offsetopen; offsetclose; figure 2a-c) to the nominal characteristic curve (A, figure 2a-c); and (iii) applying a predetermined control strategy of the fluid control device 10 according to the updated characteristic curve (B, figure 2a-c).
Patent GB-2466964-A (GB)
Title: Insert for a conduit
Inventor: STOBBART JOHN
IPC: F16L41/02
Filed: 2009-01-16
Abstract: Arrangements for the installation of an item such as a thermowell or erosion detector insert in a pipeline for transporting gas and/or oil are described. As shown a thermowell comprises an off the shelf a single size forged tee piece 2 and an insert 10 tailored to the length of a thermocouple to be accommodated. In a second aspect (Figure 8 not shown) a forged tee piece is externally tapered at an offset angle such that extra material is provided around the side branch of the tee where extra stresses are present in use. 'This enables a shorter tee to be produced at reduced cost. In a further aspect not shown a similar effect is achieved by providing a forged tee piece having an offset bore such that its wall thickness is greater adjacent its side branch and is less diametrically opposing the side branch.
Patent GB-2467145-A (GB)
Title: MIMO precoding method which uses a perturbation vector determined using a diagonal matrix representing plural modulo shift parameters
Inventor: VETTER HENNING
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2009-01-22
Abstract: The invention concerns a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) system employing precoding. Information for transmission is represented by a data vector comprising corresponding data for each of the multi-antennae. A perturbation vector is applied to the data vector in order to generate a perturbed data vector. The perturbation vector is formed by multiplying together a diagonal matrix of positive real numbers and a complex integer vector. Each non-zero element of the diagonal matrix comprises a constellation shift parameter for a respective spatial stream. Conventional methods do not support different modulo shift parameters for different spatial streams — they use a scalar rather than a diagonal matrix. The perturbation vector is selected by solving an integer least squares problem such that a normalisation factor is minimised; this involves applying a scaling factor to the integer least squares problem.
Patent GB-2456700-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy converter
Inventor: KIM BYUN SOO
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: The present invention provides a wave energy converter. The wave energy converter of the present invention includes a floating body (100), which is vertically moved by waves, and an actuating unit. The actuating unit includes a combined rotary unit (210), which is coupled to the floating body and the ground and includes a moving rotator (212), or is formed by a combination of a moving rotator and a fixed rotator (214), a linear member (220), which is connected to the combined rotary unit and reciprocates depending on the movement of the floating body, and a tension maintaining member, which keeps the linear member tight. The wave energy converter further includes an energy converting unit, which converts wave energy into other forms of energy. Therefore, in the present invention, the distance that the linear member is moved is increased to several times that of a floating body, thus effectively achieving energy conversion.
Patent GB-2457850-A (GB)
Title: Integrated flow control device and isolation element
Inventor: HIRON STEPHANE
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2009-06-25
Abstract: An apparatus for use in a well includes a mandrel, a flow control device provided on the mandrel, and an isolation element provided on the mandrel to provide isolation between zones of the well.
Patent GB-2470614-A (GB)
Title: Image processing method featuring facial blurring
Inventor: LEE SEUNG-YUN
IPC: G06K9/46
Filed: 2009-07-20
Abstract: An image processing method includes detecting a predetermined face area from an input image and converting the input image into Lab coordinates. It is determined whether coordinate areas having angles corresponding to an angle of the detected face area exist on a Lab color system and the input image is searched for the coordinate areas according to a result of the determining. Blurring is then applied to the detected face area and the found coordinate areas. Accordingly, reduction of the resolution of a whole image may be prevented by processing only a face area, instead of the whole image, to result in a soft face area image quality. A deterioration in quality of portions which are not supposed to be blurred may be prevented by blurring only a skin color area of the face area.
Patent GB-2462370-A (GB)
Title: Forceps
Inventor: POOLE TERENCE JAMES
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 2009-08-04
Abstract: The forceps 1 comprise a pair of arms 3, 5 connected to one another at their proximal ends 6,7. The distal ends 9, 10 of the arms may be manipulated towards one another for gripping syringes and needles in use. The distal ends 9, 10 of each of the arms define respective opposed gripping areas 11, 13. Each gripping area 11, 13 is provided with two different gripping profiles. The first gripping profiles 39, 43 are adapted for gripping syringes, while a second gripping profile 41, 45 at the distal tip of each arm is configured to snugly fit around a needle to enable gripping of needles. Each arm has an operating portion intended to be gripped manually by a user to operate the forceps in use. A guard 23, 25 extends outwardly from the outer surface of each arm 3, 5 to prevent a user's finger sliding down from the operating regions 21, 22 towards the distal ends 9, 10 of the arm.
Patent GB-2474478-A (GB)
Title: Upright cleaning appliance comprising wand for bracing handle to upright body
Inventor: REIS DAVID DOS
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2009-10-15
Abstract: An upright cleaning appliance (1, Fig 3) comprises a handle 9 fixed to an upright body 4, and a rigid wand 5 connected to a suction inlet by a flexible hose 6, which is suitable for cleaning above the floor. The wand 5 braces the handle 9 to a lower part of the upright body when it is stored on the appliance (1). The wand 5 may be retractable inside the hose 6, and the handle 9 may form part of the steering mechanism for the appliance (1). The handle 9 or handle support may be releasably secured to wand 5 in a close sliding fit. Wand 5 may be configured to sit in an elongate support, which may be a spine 8 of the cleaning appliance, or a longitudinal channel 8a. The appliance (1) may be a vacuum cleaner.
Patent GB-2465886-A (GB)
Title: Storage housing for a remote controlled toy
Inventor: WONG KWOK LEUNG
IPC: A63H17/00
Filed: 2009-12-01
Abstract: A storage housing is provided for stowing a remote control toy 300a. The housing comprises a substantially box shaped body 2 with an interior compartment. The compartment has a platform 6 for movement between two positions, and a door 8 for moving between an open and closed position. There is a remote controller for operating the platform 6 and door 8 in a selected manner and also for operating the remote controlled toy 300a. The housing can additionally be part of a vehicle and have wheels.
Patent GB-2466577-A (GB)
Title: Microchannel chip
Inventor: HAGIWARA HISASHI
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2009-12-29
Abstract: A micro-channel chip comprising a first substrate 13 and a second substrate 15 which are bonded together, a non-adhesive thin-film layer 17 formed on the mating surface of at least one of the two substrates, a port 5 open to the atmosphere in the first substrate 13 with at least one end portion of the non-adhesive thin-film layer 17 communicably connected to the port 5, and an underplate or base plate 19 made of a material that is difficult to deform on the underside of the second substrate 15 wherein the underplate has a recess 21 at the interface with the second substrate 15 that extends from a position that is short of the centre of the port 5 toward the non-adhesive thin-film layer 17. The second substrate 15 is formed of a deformable, flexible material such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). In use, fluid is provided under pressure through the feel tube 116 which causes the second substrate 15 to be pushed down into the recess 21, generating a small gap or void 18 between the first substrate and the second substrate which acts as a micro-fluid channel to allow fluid flow.