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Patent GB-2422474-A (GB)
Title: Digital Audio Signal Player Comprising Turntable Having Speed And Rotation Sensors
Inventor: LIU CHIU-HSIUNG
IPC: G11B19/28
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: A digital audio signal player comprising a turntable unit 3, an actuating unit for the turntable unit, a circuit board 33 arranged under the turntable unit, a magnet 32 on an edge 31 of a bottom of the turntable unit, an annular magnetism sensing plate 34 on an upper side of the circuit board to face and sense the magnet, a light blocking plate 51 secured on a shaft 41 of the actuating unit, and photo-interrupters 52 to sense the light blocking plate. The magnet and the blocking plate turn together when the turntable unit is turned. The rotational speed of the turntable unit is acquired by means of the magnetism sensing plate and the induction magnet. The turntable unit's turning direction is detected by means of the photo-interrupters and the light blocking plate. An embodiment is also disclosed wherein the magnetic speed sensor is replaced by a reflective optical sensor. The digital audio signal player allows DJs to use conventional DJ techniques to control digital audio.
Patent GB-2412449-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for integrated alarms in a process control system
Inventor: SCOTT CINDY
IPC: G08B23/00
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A method and system for integrating alarms is provided. An external alarm is received at a process control system and includes an external tag. An internal alarm that is associated with the external alarm is determined based on a map. An internal tag associated with the external tag is also determined based on the map. The process control system generates the internal alarm which includes the internal tag and is based on the external alarm. A method and system for generating alarm and tag relations is also provided. At least one external tag associated with an external system is selected. At least one internal tag associated with a process control system related to the external tags is determined. At least one entry in a map is generated to indicate a relation between at least one of the external tags and at least one of the internal tags. At least one external alarm associated with the external system is selected and at least one internal alarm related to the external alarms is determined. At least one entry is generated in the map to indicate a relation between at least one of the external alarms and at least one of the internal alarms.
Patent GB-2413888-A (GB)
Title: System and method for luminance degradation reduction using thermal feedback
Inventor: WEINDORF PAUL FREDERICK LUTHER
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A system to compensate for luminance degradation of an emissive OLED display is provided. As its primary components, the system includes a controller 12 and a temperature sensor 16. The controller is coupled to the emissive display 14 to provide a driving signal thereby controlling the display luminance. The temperature sensor is located proximate the emissive display and is in electrical communication with the controller. The controller receives a temperature signal from the temperature sensor and varies the luminance based on the temperature signal. As the temperature of the emissive display increases, the controller reduces the display luminance according to a transfer function. The transfer function may have a linear term and/or a non-linear term relating the operating luminance to the display temperature.
Patent GB-2418880-A (GB)
Title: Disc blade cutting machine on wheels
Inventor: PACHETTI CARLO
IPC: B28D1/10
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: Disc blade cutting machine comprising a cart-like structure 1 supporting an adjustable cutting disc blade 5 and a motor 4 to which said disc blade 5 is connected by means of a corresponding shaft 6, said structure being provided with rear wheels 2 and front wheels (Fig 4,3) to allow it to be moved on a surface to be worked by said disc blade 5, characterized in that said structure is a closed cage structure which is closed both on its side, lower and upper sides: said structure 1 delimiting a space within which said motor 4 and said shaft Fig 4,6) are positioned, said shaft being parallel to, and between, the axes of the wheels 2 (Fig 4,3). Preferably the disc blade 5 can move vertically. The disc blade is disclosed as a diamond bonded grinding wheel. The blade can cut cement and bitumen floorings.
Patent GB-2418529-A (GB)
Title: X-ray tube electron sources
Inventor: MORTON EDWARD JAMES
IPC: H01J35/06
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: An X-ray tube includes an emitter wire (18) enclosed in a suppressor (14, 16). An extraction grid comprises a number of parallel wires (20) extending perpendicular to the emitter wire, and a focusing grid comprises a number of wires (22) parallel to the grid wires (20) and spaced apart at equal spacing to the grid wires (20). The grid wire are connected by means of switches to a positive extracting potential or a negative inhibiting potential, and the switches are controlled so that at any one time a pair of adjacent grid wires (22) are connected together to form an extracting pair, which produce an electron beam. The position of the beam is moved by switching different pairs of grid wires to the extracting potential.
Patent GB-2421061-A (GB)
Title: Disc brake actuating apparatus operable as a parking brake
Inventor: MAEHARA TOSHIFUMI
IPC: F16D65/14
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: A disc brake actuating apparatus having a calliper 13, a piston assembly 15 supported by the calliper and attached to an adjuster spindle 19a, and a thrust assembly TA, wherein the thrust assembly comprises a camshaft 25 arranged perpendicularly to the adjuster spindle 19a, a roller 29 that rolls between the cam shaft and the adjusting spindle, and wherein curved surfaces 25b,27b are provided at the camshaft and the adjusting spindle, said roller being in contact with said curved surfaces. A second thrust assembly may be provided diametrically opposite the first. The curved surfaces may include a straight portion. The camshaft 25 is ideally operated via a parking lever 23. In addition to being operated as a parking brake, the disc brake actuating apparatus may serve as a hydraulically operable service brake system.
Patent GB-2433534-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for collecting marker cones
Inventor: SHEPHERD GARY
IPC: E01F9/70
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: An apparatus facilitating the collection and bringing together of a plurality of sports marker cones into a stacked configuration, the apparatus comprising a pole 1 having at one end a conical plug 5 defining a shoulder 6 of diameter greater than the pole diameter and tapering away from the pole end, the other end of the pole engaging, in a telescopic sliding manner, a tubular handle 2 including a hand gripping means 4. A locking means 3 being provided between the pole 1 and handle 2 to retain same in a selected position of extension, the arrangement being such that the conical plug 5 may be pressed into and through an aperture A in a marker cone C to a position wherein the cone aperture engages around the pole 1 and is retained thereon against detachment by the plug shoulder 6, the pole being arranged to accommodate a plurality of cones in stacked relationship.
Patent GB-2418696-A (GB)
Title: Foundations for constructions
Inventor: EUSTERBARKEY CARSTEN
IPC: E02D27/12
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: The invention relates to foundations for a construction, comprising at least one pile-type device that is anchored in or on the ground and essentially consists of a longitudinal pile element. Said pile-type device also comprises at least one reinforcement element, which is configured and located in such a way that a gap is formed between the reinforcement element and the pile element. Said gap can be filled at least partially with at least one loose and/or free-flowing material.
Patent GB-2427703-A (GB)
Title: Projection apparatus including means to reflect non-visible light
Inventor: MAY GREGORY J
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: There is disclosed a projection apparatus 200 comprising a projector 102 which projects images onto a screen 104. The screen 104 is an active screen having modifiable optical characteristics which can be used to provide high contrast ratios in the presence of ambient light. An active portion of the screen is arranged to respond to the application of light, in particular non-visible light. The projector 102 comprises a light source 202 emitting visible light which passes through a colour wheel 204 before impinging on a digital minor device (DMD) 208. In a first (ON) position the visible light is reflected by the DMD towards screen 104 where it illuminates a pixel region 218. In a second (OFF) position the visible light is reflected by the DMD to a light dump 212. The projector also comprises a non-visible light source 214 which may emit UV or IR light towards the DMD 208. In the ON position the non-visible light is reflected by the DMD towards light dump 222, in the OFF position the non-visible light is reflected by the DMD towards screen 104 where it causes an active portion of the screen to assume a particular optical characteristic. This projector arrangement may be used to provide a projected image having improved contrast or reduced glare in ambient light conditions.
Patent GB-2439595-A (GB)
Title: Quantum memory device
Inventor: YOUNG ROBERT
IPC: G11C11/42
Filed: 2006-06-28
Abstract: A photon is absorbed by a quantum dot memory device thus generating an exciton trapped by the quantum dot. One of the carriers of the exciton is removed from the quantum dot by applying a suitable bias whereas the other carrier of the exciton is prevented from leaving the quantum dot by a barrier. Removing one of the carriers from the quantum well prevents recombination and allows the spin state of the carrier remaining in the quantum dot, which is related to the polarisation state of the photon, to be preserved. The quantum dot memory device can be read by transferring a carrier back into the quantum dot for recombination to emit a photon. The polarisation state of the absorbed photon is recreated in the emitted photon. An optical cavity in the form of a pair of mirrors or a photonic crystal is used to couple photons into and out of the quantum dot memory device.
Patent GB-2428706-A (GB)
Title: Supporting system for use with room partitioning systems
Inventor: PAYN ROGER
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: The supporting system, primarily for connecting panels in room partitioning systems, comprises longitudinal elements adapted to be connected side-by-side, connectors designed to project laterally from the longitudinal elements so that connectors of respective longitudinal elements are aligned with each other and linking elements 9A for linking the connectors when aligned. Attachment devices secure the connectors to holes 2B in the longitudinal elements in one of two or more positions so that the connectors of adjacent longitudinal elements can be offset to allow them to be aligned with one another. The connectors are preferably bushes through which pins that form the linking elements pass in use. Each bush is preferably shaped to conform to the shape of the longitudinal element and is connected to a longitudinal element by a U-shaped spring clip. The connectors and linking elements preferably act to form a hinge.
Patent GB-2433216-A (GB)
Title: Mixing vessel
Inventor: AUTON KEVIN ANDREW
IPC: B01F33/40
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: A mixing vessel for containing a liquid comprises a chamber having a lower chamber portion, an upper chamber portion wider than the lower portion, a gas inlet means 14 for supplying gas to the lower portion and means for redirecting rising gas 24. In use the rising gas, in the form of bubbles, initially rises substantially vertically and is redirected in a substantially horizontal direction by means for redirecting rising gas. The mixing vessel is particularly used for cell culture. The gas inlet comprises a porous ceramic tube extending across a rear wall of the vessel and the vessel further includes additional ports 36,37 for the addition of liquid reagents and/or gases. A temperature regulation plate 42 is provided at the back wall and a sensor 44 is provided on the front wall which can be used to monitor operating parameter. An elevated pressure of about 0-2 PSI can be maintained in the headspace 29 by the action of a pressure regulation valve 38 with an associated filter assembly 40. Headspace pressure, pH and oxygen saturation can be controlled via a control unit.
Patent GB-2442994-A (GB)
Title: Solar panel with AC power converter
Inventor: GORDON DAVID HYMAN
IPC: H01L31/042
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: The solar panel has a plurality of photovoltaic cells and means for converting the electrical power generated by the at least one solar panel into the same phase and the same voltage as the A.C. supply from the national grid.
Patent GB-2448677-A (GB)
Title: Rain alarm with transmitter
Inventor: ROBINSON LEROY NATHANIEL
IPC: G08B21/20
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A rain alarm system comprises a rain sensor having electrical tracks located externally to a housing wherein if a drop of water bridges the tracks, a signal is transmitted wirelessly at 315 MHz to a receiving unit which then emits an alarm having an audible and visual element. The visual alarm may consist of a flashing red LED. The receiver sounds when it is switched ion and also has a standby mode which powers the system down after a predetermined time of non-usage.
Patent GB-2436189-A (GB)
Title: Distributing advertisement data in a push-to-talk-over-cellular communication system
Inventor: SHIRAKI TAKASHI
IPC: H04W88/14
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A server for managing Push-to-Talk-over-Cellular (PoC) communication among multiple terminals A, B, C comprising a right-to-speak management section 101 for managing the right to speak of the multiple terminals A, B, C, a data distribution section 102 for transmitting and receiving data to and from the multiple terminals A, B, C and an advertisement control section 103 for storing advertisement data and transmitting the stored advertisement data to the multiple terminals A, B, C via the data distribution section 102. The advertisement data may be transmitted to the terminals A, B, C when receiving speech data by any of the terminals A, B, C ends, either immediately (fig.3) or after a predetermined time has lapsed (fig.6), or when a PoC communication session is started (fig.4). Alternatively, the advertisement data may be transmitted along with speech data from one of the terminals A, B, C (fig.5).
Patent GB-2436451-A (GB)
Title: Method for reducing vibration of a drilling tool assembly
Inventor: OLIVER STUART R
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: The method includes modelling the drilling tool assembly based on input parameters, simulating the system and determining an initial total vibration from output parameters generated by the simulation and reducing the initial total vibration by use of at least one vibrational control device. A method is also disclosed for balancing a hole enlargement system by simulating the system, determining the initial vibration, reducing the vibration, adjusting one or more input parameters and repeating the modelling, simulating, reducing and adjusting until a balanced condition is met.
Patent GB-2432952-A (GB)
Title: Handheld electronic device with text disambiguation
Inventor: FUX VADIM
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A handheld electronic device with a reduced QWERTY keyboard and disambiguation software. The device outputs a default output and a number of variants. The output is based largely upon the likelihood that a user intended a particular output, but various features of the device provide additional variants provided by various logic structures resident on the device. The device enables editing during text entry and provides a learning function that allows the disambiguation function to adapt to provide a customized experience for the user. The disambiguation function can be selectively disabled and an alternate keystroke interpretation system provided. If a field into which text is being entered is determined to be a special input field, a disambiguated result can be sought first from a predetermined data source prior to seeking results from other data sources on the device.
Patent GB-2456125-A (GB)
Title: Electricity supply monitoring apparatus
Inventor: CALLAGHAN STEPHEN ANTHONY
IPC: G01R11/02
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: Apparatus (1) for monitoring an electricity supply, comprising: measurement equipment (13) for measuring electricity use and a connector arrangement (14). The apparatus configured to be capable of providing a fuse capability for the supply and the connector arrangement being suitable for connection to an electricity supply. The apparatus may be located within a fuse box; and the connector arrangement may be configured to be connected to the contacts for a fuse within the fuse box.
Patent GB-2454505-A (GB)
Title: Spanner with ratchet mechanism
Inventor: ROBERTS BARRY JOHN KITTOW
IPC: B25B13/08
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: The spanner 10 includes a handle portion 11 conjoined to a head portion having an opening 17 adapted to receive a nut 30 to be rotated. At least two moveable members 21 project into the opening, each positioned adjacent an abutment 27. Each moveable member 21 is adapted to engage with the nut 30 when received in the opening 17. Turning of the spanner 10 relative to the nut 30 in one direction moves each moveable member away from its respective abutment, allowing the spanner to turn relative to the nut. However, turning of the spanner in the other direction relative to the nut causes each moveable member 21 to engage the nut 30, and prevent relative turning of the nut relative to the spanner by each moveable member 21 pressing against an abutment 27. The moveable members 21 may be spherical and held within the opening by a retainer. The head of the spanner may have two opposed jaws 13, 14.
Patent GB-2440477-A (GB)
Title: A lock assembly
Inventor: ASHEE OLIVER
IPC: E05B15/10
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a lock assembly comprising a lock housing provided with a lock tongue rnovable between a retaining position wherein the tongue is retained within the housing to a locking position wherein the distal end of the lock tongue protrudes from the housing, the assembly further comprising a lock keep comprising means to lockingly engage the lock tongue when the lock tongue is in the locking position, magnetic means being movably mounted in the lock keep and operative to draw the lock tongue, using magnetic attraction, from the retaining position to the locking position when the lock housing and the lock keep are aligned, the magnetic means being moveable, in use, to a release position wherein the plane of contact between the magnetic means and the distal end of the lock tongue is at least flush with the lock keep.
Patent GB-2440489-A (GB)
Title: Porphyrin-based electrode catalyst
Inventor: IWATA NAOKO
IPC: B01J31/22
Filed: 2006-05-10
Abstract: Disclosed is a macrocyclic organic compound-based reduction catalyst having high oxygen-reducing activity. Specifically disclosed is an oxygen reduction catalyst obtained by loading a conductive carrier with a porphyrin complex represented by the following formula (I). (I) [In the formula, each R independently represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, a halogen atom, an amino group, a hydroxyl group, a nitro group, a phenyl group or a cyano group, or adjacent Rs may combine together to form a methylene chain having 2-6 carbon atoms or an aromatic ring; each R' represents a thienyl group; and M represents a metal atom selected from the group consisting of Cu, Zn, Fe, Co, Ni, Ru, Pb, Rh, Pd, Pt, Mn, Sn, Au, Mg, Cd, Al, In, Ge, Cr and Ti. In this connection, M may be bonded with a halogen atom, an oxygen atom, -OH, a nitrogen atom, NO or =CO.
Patent GB-2441686-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing a foundation structure
Inventor: PIDGEON JOHN TERRY
IPC: E02D3/11
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: This invention provides a method of preparing a foundation structure including the steps of forming foundation trenches in the ground; and heating the ground defining the trenches sufficiently to irreversibly change the properties of the ground defining the trenches. In the case where the ground consists primarily of clay, it is heated to a temperature above a level where the ground is baked into a brick-like consistency, wherein the structural water of crystallisation is removed and any carbonaceous material and Fe is oxidised. If the ground consists primarily of sand, it is heated to a temperature above its vitrification point wherein mullite (AI6Si2O13) begins to form. The method includes the further step of pre-treating the ground by adding an additive such as potash or slaked lime to the soil, prior to the step of heating.
Patent GB-2441262-A (GB)
Title: System and an improved method for controlling multimedia features and services in a SIP-based phones
Inventor: MEENAVALLI VENKAT SRINIVAS
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: A system for controlling multimedia features and supplementary services in SIP based phones comprising: At least one UAC, operable to request desired data using a RDT message as an expanded SIP and check whether the data is correctly received; at least one UAS, operable to combine the requested data with information indicating whether the data is correctly transmitted, using the RDT message as the expanded SIP, and transmit the resultant data; a SIP terminal which supports two way communication with another SIP entity in real-time and also supports both signaling and media; at least a Proxy server capable of contacting at least one client or the next hop server and passes the call request further; and At least a Redirect Server capable of accepting SIP requests; and At least a Location Server capable of providing information about a caller's possible locations and redirect to the proxy servers.
Patent GB-2445878-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible crate with movable and/or removable portion
Inventor: LAM DAVID
IPC: B65D8/14
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: A collapsible crate for transporting goods comprises an upstanding wall 3, at least a portion of which 30 is movable and/or removable, a locating projection 36 receivable within a recess 33 or aperture to align, in use, the movable wall portion relative to the crate and a releasable fastener that in use releasably secures the movable wall portion relative to the crate. The provision of the movable wall portion allows simple easy and unhindered access to the contents of the crate.
Patent GB-2447361-A (GB)
Title: Using characteristics to select and maintain virtual libraries
Inventor: KOTTOMTHARAYIL RAJIV
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: A virtual library, with at least two associated storage devices, is selected in response to receiving a request to perform a storage operation. The devices may be associated using an index. The library may be selected because the storage devices have a characteristic in the request. The library may be selected based on an identifier in the request. The identifier may be a virtual library configuration. If one of the storage devices becomes incapable of performing the storage operation, it may be removed from the virtual library and new device added. A media management component may maintain the virtual library and coordinate performing storage operations.