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Patent GB-2426277-A (GB)
Title: Impact absorbing unit
Inventor: STUTTERHEIM KARL
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: A unit for absorbing the impact of a falling person comprises a puncture-resistant outer bag 2 and an inflatable inner air cushion 4 that deflates immediately upon impact by a falling person, preferably by rupturing. The inner air cushion 4 may be formed from a plurality of layers 18,19 of a thin, flexible material such as polyethylene, at least one of which is not permeable to air. The unit can be deflated for ease of transport and storage but does not require the permanent operation of an air pump to maintain pressure during use. Preferably, the unit comprises means for fastening the unit to other similar units as part of a modular system.
Patent GB-2415407-A (GB)
Title: Cover for sealing food containers
Inventor: RICHTER CHRISTIAN
IPC: B32B27/10
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: A cover 1 for sealing food containers comprises an at least triple layer support material 2, which is provided with a sealing material 5 on its side facing the container. The support material is a symmetrical composite with a core layer of paper and polyester layers 4, 4' applied to this on both sides. The sealing layer e.g. wax may have surface roughened areas 12 or a surface roughened pattern 13. This composite is metal free and can thus be checked for severe damage in a simple manner by any detection device. In addition as a result of the symmetrical structure, the occurrence of internal stresses (dishing) usual in plastics is hindered, and this is also achieved by stepwise cross-linkage and stretching during storage. The cover is microwave safe.
Patent GB-2427968-A (GB)
Title: A full bridge circuit
Inventor: DUDLEY NEIL FRANK
IPC: H02M7/5387
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A full bridge circuit (10) comprises first (TR2, TR3) and second (TR1, TR4) pairs of parallel connected one-way, switching devices, each respective said switching device (TR1, TR4) of the second pair being connected in series with a respective said switching device (TR2, TR3) of the first said pair to define two switchable parallel conducting paths. A load (11) is connected so as to bridge the parallel conducting paths between the said switching devices (TR2, TR3) of the first pair and the said switching devices (TR1, TR4) of the second pair, and the circuit is connectable so as to apply an alternating current to flow in the parallel conducting paths. The circuit is characterised in that the switching devices (TR2, TR3) of the first pair are field effect transistor (FET) devices; and the switching devices of the second pair (TR1, TR4) are insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) devices.
Patent GB-2422158-A (GB)
Title: Dual purpose tile spacer
Inventor: SYMINGTON STEPHEN
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: A dual purpose tile spacer and packing shim comprises a body having a plurality of arms 10, 12, 14, 16 of equal width (W,Fig 2), each arm extending radially from a common intersection, each arm having a bottom edge and a top surface, wherein the respective bottom edges (28, Fig 3) all reside in a common plane, and the respective top surfaces do not all reside in a common plane.
Patent GB-2417975-A (GB)
Title: Automatic water shut off solenoid valve and flood arrester system for building interiors
Inventor: MAYES PETER ROBIN
IPC: E03B7/07
Filed: 2005-09-26
Abstract: An automatic water shut off solenoid valve and flood arrester system for building interiors, which uses a bistable latching solenoid valve (1) connected in line with the water supply inlet (2), which is opened and closed to turn the water on or off by switching power from the power supply unit (6) with the double pole double throw DPDT toggle switch (10) on the "main" control box (3) via DPDT relay (11); and switches off the bistable latching solenoid valve (1) and water supply in the event of flooding, by detecting the flood in the early stages with a pair of parallel water detecting electrodes (29), which connect with the remote "transmitter" box (22), which transmits a signal to the "receiver" box (12), to switch off the bistable latching solenoid valve (1) and water supply via the "main" control box (3).
Patent GB-2420463-A (GB)
Title: House arrest tracking system
Inventor: DEFANT JOHN C
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: A house arrest system is disclosed comprising a docking station (12,Fig1) located in an offender's home, a miniature tracking device 10 positioned in the docking station (12,Fig1) when the offender is at home or carried by the offender when they are out of their home and a tamper resistant bracelet transmitter 14 permanently positioned on the offender's ankle. The docking station (12,Fig1) receives the offender's home schedule from a central monitoring station via a cellular network and communicates with the miniature tracking device 10. The miniature tracking device 10 receives GPS signals to determine the position of the offender when they are out of their home. The tamper resistant bracelet transmitter 14 communicates by wireless transmission with the miniature tracking device 10.
Patent GB-2422301-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic applicator having wiper
Inventor: DIEUDONAT FABRICE
IPC: A45D40/26
Filed: 2006-01-05
Abstract: An dispenser for cosmetics such as mascara, the applicator comprising a body 2 having a neck 20, an applicator 3 for the cosmetic and a wiper 4 comprising an upper part fixing the wiper to the neck and a lower narrower part to wipe the applicator, the ratio of the length of the wiper to the length of the body being at least 0.3. The wiper is preferably formed from a one piece moulded part. Also claimed is a method for filling such a dispenser with cosmetic product.
Patent GB-2423380-A (GB)
Title: Alternator field current controller
Inventor: TAKAHASHI KEIJI
IPC: H02H7/06
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: Bridge circuit 30 comprises transistors 11, 13 and diodes 12,14 in its opposing arms, and supplies field current to field winding 5 of vehicle alternator 1 to charge battery 7. When in a flywheel operation mode transistor 13 is ON and transistor 11 is switched ON and OFF to control the voltage at terminal S whereas while in a regenerative operation mode transistors 11 and 13 are switched OFF simultaneously. Regenerative or flywheel mode is selected by circuit 32 according to an instruction from an external device such as an ECU 9, to halt power generation. While in the regenerating mode the torque required to generate electricity is attenuated more rapidly than in flywheel mode, reducing the likelihood of stalling engine 10 and reducing the production of noise spikes. Instruction from external device 9 may be used to generate a desired adjusting voltage which may be used to select the operation mode and may permit initiation of power generation. Bridge circuit 30 may comprise a flywheel current absorbing element such as a zener diode (fig 6, 50) whose zener voltage may be equal to the voltage of battery 7. Power may be received from a vehicle ignition switch 6 to start operation of the control circuit.
Patent GB-2435399-A (GB)
Title: Clothes grip
Inventor: BOTTRELL KAREN ANNE
IPC: A41F15/02
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: A clothes grip for keeping underwear straps out of sight under clothing comprises a flexible clip <B>B</B> (fig 2) which slides over the straps and clothing. A soft stopper <B>E</B> prevents damage to the clothing and helps to keep the straps/clothing from separating. The grip may also comprise a grip 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 feature <B>F</B> by which jewellery may be attached.
Patent GB-2431540-A (GB)
Title: Intubation assistance apparatus with imaging and display means
Inventor: YOKOTA HIDETAKA
IPC: A61B1/267
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: An intubation assistance apparatus (100) comprises: a main body 10); an insertion instrument(11) having an elongated section (11A, 11B) for insertion into the trachea of a patient through a mouth or nasal cavity; an imaging device (70, Figure 4) for acquiring an image of an observation site through an end of the insertion instrument(10); and a display (20) which may have a rectangular screen (21) for displaying the image from imaging device (70) . When the apparatus is viewed from the screen-side in its assembled state, the center of the screen is located on the central axis of the insertion instrument - see Figure 3 - regardless of orientation. The display (20) may be rotatably (30) provided on the end portion of the main body (10), rotatable between first and second positions (Figure 2) relative to the main body.
Patent GB-2443490-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable head restraint for a wall
Inventor: KERR ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2006-12-09
Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable head restraint (10A; 10B) for use within the construction industry and provides a soft joint between the top of a blockwork (2 figure 5) non-load bearing wall and an overlying floor structure (3 figure 5) to allow for differential movement. The restraint comprises a fixing part 12A; 12B of elongate construction with a fixing means (14, 15; 16) at one end and a tail portion 13. The tail portion 13 of the fixing part 12A; 12B is inserted into one end of a sleeve 11 and a resilient means 17 is provided to act between the tail portion 13 and the sleeve 11. The resilient means 17, for example a leaf spring, urges the tail portion 13 into frictional contact with the sleeve 11 to hold the fixing part 12A; 12B in place within the sleeve 11, especially when the restraint 10A; 10B has been attached to a floor structure 3 prior to fixing of the sleeve 11 within the blockwork (2 figure 5) of a wall.
Patent GB-2434867-A (GB)
Title: Genes that are up- or down-regulated during differentiation of human embryonic stem cells
Inventor: STANTON LAWRENCE W
IPC: C12Q1/68
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 identify 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-2435592-A (GB)
Title: Utilizing paging to support dynamic code updates
Inventor: RUDELIC JOHN
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A code object and flash memory may be up-dated by storing a new code object in the flash memory. Then, a pointer from a page table may be redirected to point to the new code object The old code object may then be deleted. As a result, code can be updated without the need for rebooting by using the memory management unit and its page table capability.
Patent GB-2439224-A (GB)
Title: Optical recording medium and reproducing device
Inventor: HAMASAKA HIROSHI
IPC: G11B7/24041
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: There is provided an optical recording medium enabling a user to surely recognize a hybrid disc regardless of a single format player or multi-format player which is mounted. The optical recording medium includes a first recording layer and a second recording layer having different recording densities. The first recording layer contains management information indicating the existence of the second recording layer.
Patent GB-2452698-A (GB)
Title: Signaling an uplink aggregate maximum bit rate in a wireless communication system
Inventor: ZISIMOPOULOS HARIS
IPC: H04W28/12
Filed: 2007-08-20
Abstract: A method of signaling in a wireless communication system 300 comprising a first network element 310, e.g. an evolved Node B (e-Node B), serving a wireless communication unit (UE) 325 with at least one packet data network (PDN) connection, e.g. to the Internet or a corporate network. The method comprises transmitting, by the first network element 310 to the wireless communication unit 325, a signaling message relating to an uplink (UL) PDN transmission of the wireless communication unit 325, where the signaling message comprises a parameter indicative of at least one aggregate maximum bit rate (AMBR) value. The AMBR provides an upper limit for non-guaranteed bit rate (non-GBR) communication bearers that are associated with a particular PDN connection that a UE has established. The invention proposes to provide a mechanism to police the AMBR value in the e-Node B without wasting uplink resource by modifying, for example, the scheduler function of the e-Node B to assign scheduling parameters relevant to the value of UL AMBR that has to be enforced for radio bearers serving on UE-PDN connection.
Patent GB-2442135-A (GB)
Title: Polycrystalline diamond composites
Inventor: SHEN YUELIN
IPC: C04B35/528
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: A polycrystalline diamond (PCD) composite 12 which comprises a polycrystalline diamond body having a plurality of ultra-hard discrete regions 16 dispersed within a polycrystalline diamond region 18. The plurality of discrete regions has a density different from of the polycrystalline diamond region. The material forming the discrete regions may be thermally stable diamond, cubic boron nitride, polycrystalline cubic boron nitride, carbonado diamond or polycrystalline diamond. The discrete regions may be uniformly dispersed within the PD region or may be localised. A metallic substrate can be joined to the body. The discrete regions can be relatively more thermal stable than, have a higher diamond density than, and/or may comprise a binder material that is different from the polycrystalline diamond second region. Also disclosed are methods of forming polycrystalline diamond composites by combining already sintered granules with diamond grains to form a mixture, and subjecting the mixture to high pressure/high temperature conditions, wherein the granules form the plurality of discrete regions, or by forming a plurality of unsintered granules, combining them with diamond grains to form a mixture, and then subjecting the mixture to first and second high pressure/high temperature conditions. The use of the PCD composite in drill bits is disclosed.
Patent GB-2453338-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle transporter unit
Inventor: JONES KEITH MICHAEL
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: A vehicle transporter unit 1 comprises, a platform, attached, in use, to the chassis 2 of said unit to form a flatbed onto which a vehicle can be driven; a mechanism comprising one or more gas-filled bags 40,41; and one or more ramps 26,27, in use, to the platform; wherein when said unit is attached to said vehicle chassis, and said one or more gas-filled bags are attached to operate directly or indirectly between the said vehicle chassis and said vehicle chassis's rear axle; a controller for controlling in a first mode of use the inflation of said gas-filled bags to induce an upward deflection of said chassis and hence of said attached platform; and for controlling in a second mode of use the deflation of said gas-filled bags to induce a downward deflection of said chassis and hence of said attached platform; said one or more ramps being attached to the back of said platform to engage the ground surface on which the truck stands and allow a vehicle to be driven up the ramp(s) and onto the platform.
Patent GB-2456170-A (GB)
Title: Holographic image display systems
Inventor: CORBETT ALEXANDER DAVID
IPC: G02B27/48
Filed: 2008-01-07
Abstract: The invention relates to techniques for speckle reduction in holographic optical systems, in particular holographic image display systems. We describe a holographic image display system for displaying an image holographically on a display surface, the system comprising: a spatial light modulator (SLM) to display a hologram; a light source to illuminate said displayed hologram; projection optics to project light from said illuminated displayed hologram onto said display surface to form a holographically generated two-dimensional image, said projection optics being configured to form, at an intermediate image surface, an intermediate two-dimensional image corresponding to said holographically generated image; a diffuser 2402 located at said intermediate image surface; and an actuator 2408 mechanically coupled to said diffuser to, in operation, move said diffuser to randomise phases over pixels of said intermediate image to reduce speckle in an image displayed by the system.
Patent GB-2456577-A (GB)
Title: Roulette wheel with ball return trapdoor
Inventor: CHALMERS RONALD
IPC: A63F5/00
Filed: 2008-01-21
Abstract: A roulette wheel apparatus includes a wheel 108 having compartments (not shown) around its circumference for receiving a ball 109, a floor 103 under the ball-receiving compartments, a motor 105 for rotating the wheel, a ball firing mechanism (114, 120, fig. 9), and a mechanism (113, fig. 9) for returning the ball from a particular compartment to the firing mechanism comprising a closable opening (103b, fig. 11) at a set location in the floor 103 arranged above the firing mechanism. The closable opening may comprise a rotatable flap or trapdoor (103b, fig, 11) with a motorised hinge, and the firing mechanism may comprise a firing chamber (114, fig. 9) with the flap or trapdoor forming a side wall of the firing chamber. The firing chamber may include a sensor 111 for detecting when the ball has been returned from the wheel 108. The wheel may include a datum sensor 107 and an additional sensor (111b, fig. 9) for detecting which compartment the ball has been received in. A roulette gaming system including wireless remote player terminals in communication with an automated wheel, and a biasing means for levelling a roulette wheel assembly, are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2457537-A (GB)
Title: Wall component for growing plants
Inventor: SABIN RICHARD ALEXANDER
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2008-02-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a wall component <B>1</B> for growing plants. The component <B>1</B> has a rectangular receptacle <B>2</B> having an upper and lower face <B>2A, 2B</B> and a front face <B>3</B> with at least on aperture <B>3A</B> in the front face. A block of mineral fibre <B>4</B> is provided in the receptacle having layers of fibres laid substantially parallel to the upper and lower faces <B>2A</B>, <B>2B</B>. The front face <B>3</B> of the component may be formed from plastic sheet. The mineral block <B>4</B> may be pre-seeded or pre-planted prior to use. In use one or more seeds or plants may grow with roots in the block of mineral fibre <B>4</B> and foliage extending out through the or each aperture <B>3A</B>. Also disclosed is a wall kit wherein at least two of the afore described components are arranged in rows and/or columns. The wall kit may have a backing frame which may be formed of sheet material wherein the sheet material may include vertical cladding rails to secure it to a wall. The wall kit may further comprise irrigation means.
Patent GB-2458462-A (GB)
Title: A waste bin that rewards users for depositing waste
Inventor: LONGONI DANIELE
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2008-03-17
Abstract: A waste bin that rewards users for depositing waste with the participation in one or more prize games e.g. lottery via tickets that are issued by the device. Preferably a ticket is only issued if the deposited waste meets one or more predetermined criteria such as quantity, volume and/ or weight. A deposit is accessed by a processor F and determines whether a ticket is issued. Deposits that do not result in a ticket being issued are stored in one container I and deposits that meet the criteria are stored in compartments E and the compartments ID is printed on the issued tickets, thereby allowing deposits of winning tickets to be traced to ensure they have meet the required criteria otherwise the draw is void. The deposits may also be identified after they have been removed from the compartments. The waste bin may be in the form of a slot machine, with a lever handle that produces electrical power to charge batteries H powering the device, and a display that provides information and entertainment to the user. The device may be used to collect chewing gum, and the interior may have a non-adhering surface.
Patent GB-2458646-A (GB)
Title: Object and group marker display
Inventor: HAYNES IAN MATTHEW
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-03-26
Abstract: Displaying objects comprises receiving two-dimensional position data for a plurality of objects, ascertaining which group of a set of two-dimensional groups each object belongs and applying a threshold to each group of the set of groups. Either each object <B>(20)</B> within a group is displayed if the number of objects within the respective group is below the threshold, or a group marker <B>(26)</B> is displayed if the number of objects within the respective group is equal to or above the threshold. Each respective group marker may include a number <B>(26)</B> equal to the number of objects within the respective group, and a user input may determine the size of the 2D groups.
Patent GB-2444678-A (GB)
Title: Nosewheel control apparatus
Inventor: COX ISAIAH WATAS
IPC: B64C19/02
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: An apparatus for driving a taxiing aircraft is disclosed, comprising, in an aircraft, two self-propelled nosewheels, each having an electric motor, equipment for flight; dual-function controlling means for controlling said equipment for flight and said nosewheels, said dual -function controlling means being disposed in the cockpit of said aircraft; sensing means; and switching means,wherein said switching means are operable to switch the function of said dual -function controlling means between controlling said equipment for flight and controlling said nosewheels. Said dual function controlling means may control speed, and/or steering of the aircraft. Second controlling means may be provided, and may be disposed externally to the aircraft.
Patent GB-2462844-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulation of an organic electroluminescent device
Inventor: YOUNG WILLIAM
IPC: H01L23/26
Filed: 2008-08-21
Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device comprising: a substrate 2; a first electrode (4, Figure 3) disposed over the substrate 2; a second electrode (6, Figure 3) disposed over the first electrode (4, Figure 3); an organic light emitting layer (8, Figure 3) disposed between the first (4, Figure 3) and the second (6, Figure 3) electrode; an encapsulant can 14 disposed over, and spaced apart from, the second electrode (6, Figure 3), defining a cavity (18, Figure 3) therebetween; wherein a plurality of spacers 24 are disposed between the encapsulant can 14 and the second electrode (6, Figure 3) forming multiple sealed cavities between the second electrode (6, Figure 3) and the encapsulant can 14. Getter material 20 is placed within each of the cavities to absorb any moisture within the device. The spacers 24 can be made from glue such as an epoxy resin and can be UV or thermally cured. The spacers are employed within the device to prevent the encapsulant coming into contact with the second electrode and possibly damaging the surface of the electrode.A method of producing such a device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2463731-A (GB)
Title: Panel fencing aid
Inventor: SMYTH PETER
IPC: E04H17/14
Filed: 2008-09-27
Abstract: A panel fencing aid 10 for assisting the construction of a panel fence to comprise a series of panels 20 aligned along one or more support rails 18, the tool comprising an elongate spacer 10 for evenly spacing and aligning each panel of the panel fence, and one or more catches 14 for holding the fencing aid onto a support rail.