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Patent GB-2440891-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric fluid atomizer apparatuses and methods
Inventor: NG LAP LEUNG
IPC: A61M11/00
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: Piezo aerosol and ultrasonic atomizer apparatuses are disclosed. In some embodiments, a piezo aerosol apparatus may comprise a piezo component defining an opening bonded to a metal plate defining a mist reservoir. The mist reservoir may define a plurality of apertures (or holes) orientated substantially perpendicular, and the opening of the piezo component may be located above the mist reservoir. The piezo aerosol apparatus generally defines a non-symmetric compound, while the ultrasonic atomizer comprises a piezo component and metal plate of substantially the same diameter in length. Other embodiments are also claimed and disclosed.
Patent GB-2456008-A (GB)
Title: Roof tile
Inventor: HOLME FREDERICK JAMES
IPC: E04D1/10
Filed: 2007-12-29
Abstract: The invention relates to an extended width roof tile of up to eight metres made from a glass reinforced plastic composite material wherein the tile is preferably formed by pultruson. The tile may be nailed or screwed at its top directly to a roof truss and also by a centre lug which interlocks with a channel shaped batten. The centre lug may comprise a channel that acts as a conduit for water which is heated by solar energy. A rubber gasket may be used to seal the joint between adjacent roof tiles which are butted together. The roof tile may also be made from thermoplastics using extrusion or machined wood. The tile may also be used as wall cladding which is fixed in the same way as the roof tile. A later embodiment relates to an extended length coping ridge tile.
Patent GB-2446291-A (GB)
Title: Modular car park deck
Inventor: DARLINGTON IAN
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a raised car parking deck and comprises a plurality of deck modules 16. Each module includes a support structure 14 and (20 figure 2) and deck panelling (12a figure 2) supported on the support structure. The deck panelling has a bonded, grit-coated top surface, and a leak-proof seal (62 figure 9, 162 figure 12) provided between adjacent modules. Later embodiments relate to a car parking module comprising a deck and a support means characterised by a unitary support section and first and second connection means; a car parking deck module comprising a deck and a support means characterised by a support member movably coupled a movable deck; a car parking deck module characterised by an extendable leg portion with geared adjusting means; a car parking deck module comprising a deck characterised by a deck which may be raised and has a foldable perimeter barrier; a ramp for use in a modular raised car parking system; a deck structure for use in a raised car parking deck characterised by a sub structure; and a deck module suitable for use in a raised car park system characterised by lighting on the underside of the deck surface.
Patent GB-2444432-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus including spring and method for tensioning the same
Inventor: FIRTH ROBERT
IPC: B27B5/29
Filed: 2006-08-07
Abstract: The invention to which this application relates is to a mechanism for the tensioning of a spring, typically a coil spring (1) of the torsion type, said spring (1) having first (20) and second (22) arms which depend outwardly from either end of the coil and the spring (1) is provided to create a biasing force. The apparatus is typically a power tool and the invention provides an effective means of tension the spring (1) at the time of assembly of the tool by using components fitted as part of the tool.
Patent GB-2447562-A (GB)
Title: Racking panel
Inventor: FAIRNINGTON IAIN MCGREGOR
IPC: E04B1/74
Filed: 2008-03-14
Abstract: A substantially rigid building racking panel 10 comprises a first board 12 and a layer of a compression resistant insulation material 16 attached thereto. The racking panel may also include a second board 14, the first and second boards sandwiching the layer of insulation material. The boats may be of a wooden material, more preferable selected from oriented strand boat (OSB) or plywood and the boards may be bonded to the insulation with an adhesive. The insulation may be of a foam like material selected from a group consisting of polyurethane, phenolic, extruded and expanded polystyrene foams or an aerogel fibre composite material. The panel may also comprise a breather material or membrane mounted on the outer surface of the panel. A wall of a timber frame building including studwork with plasterboard paralleling on the inner surface and the racking panel on the outer surface and the panel in use as a floor or ceiling arrangement is also provided.
Patent GB-2451154-A (GB)
Title: Wheelchair restraint and loading apparatus for a vehicle
Inventor: BROTHERWOOD RODNEY JOHN
IPC: A61G3/08
Filed: 2008-03-26
Abstract: A wheelchair restraint for use in a vehicle, comprising: first and second spools 15 arranged to be fixed rotatably to the vehicle, for each spool, a member 1 being capable of being wound onto the spool, connected at a captive end to the spool and being provided at the other, free end, with attachment means 16 for attaching the windable member to a wheelchair, in which there is provided a common drive means 2 spaced from each spool 15 and arranged to apply, in use, a force to the spools 15 so as to act to wind the members 1 onto the spools 15. The restraint can further comprise a further motor (55, figure 6) arranged so as to be able to retract the windable members 1, the further motor being capable of exerting sufficient force on the members 1 so as to be able to load a wheelchair carrying a person into the vehicle. Also, the common drive means 2 can be arranged such that, in use, the force applied by the members 1 on the wheelchair is sufficient to coil the members on the spools 15 as the wheelchair is moved into the vehicle but is not sufficient to pull the wheelchair into the vehicle.
Patent GB-2458535-A (GB)
Title: Airgun pellet loading system
Inventor: CHYTRY VICTOR
IPC: F41B11/50
Filed: 2008-03-27
Abstract: An airgun pellet loading system consists of a cartridge which can be fitted into a breach of an airgun. A single pellet in the cartridge may be loaded into the breach from the cartridge in the correct orientation.
Patent GB-2458691-A (GB)
Title: Video card storage device with rotating arm structure, and camera system using identification (RFID) tag reader
Inventor: CHALMERS HAMISH
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: A video storage device for storing video event data clips comprises: housing 3 having a pair of spaced apart side members defining a narrow slot; mounting arm 7 pivotally mounted 5 within the slot, at least an end of the mounting arm 7 protruding from the housing; a data storage card or flash memory card 11 attached to the arm such that it can be withdrawn into or exposed from the slot by rotating the mounting arm; and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. The housing 3 may be circular and disc-shaped, with a C-shaped arm 7. Also independently claimed is a video camera system comprising: at least one camera (21, Figure 3); a data processor (25) for receiving video data and writing video data to a data storage device (1); and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader (27) for interrogating a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag of a user of the system, and arranged for using the identification (RFID) tag reader output to initiate the video data writing procedure; this may include inviting a user to electrically connect the storage card device to the data processor.
Patent GB-2458909-A (GB)
Title: Directional well drilling
Inventor: MISZEWSKI ANTONI
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: A drilling assembly comprises a bent housing (16) terminating in a drill bit (18), and a top section (22) coupled to the bent section. The top section is suspended upon coiled tubing. The drilling assembly includes an orienter means comprising release mechanism (34) and controller (36) to a operator on the surface, capable of rotating the bent housing with respect to the top section, wherein the orienter means includes an electric motor situated in the bent section. The bent housing includes sensors for monitoring downhole physical variables, the sensors being situated in the bent section. The orienter means may be an electro-mechanical motor.
Patent GB-2460845-A (GB)
Title: Combined USB keyboard and digital multimedia receiver device
Inventor: SIM CALVIN TECK YONG
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2008-06-10
Abstract: A multifunctional device 100 comprises a peripheral device 106, e.g. a USB keyboard, a digital multimedia receiver 110, and a common USB interface 120 for connecting to host device 102. Receiver 100 receives wireless broadcast signals, e.g. radio, television, digital audio broadcast (DAB), digital video broadcast (DVB), and outputs broadcast content for the host device. Multifunctional device 100 may include embedded antenna 112, external antenna (152, fig. 4) or USB hub (208, fig. 5). In another embodiment an internal antenna (2, fig. 1) may comprise a plurality of conducting loops or ribbon wires (10, 12, 14, 16) and ferrite beads (4, 6, 8). The ferrite beads are selected to tune the operating frequency band of the antenna. Ribbon wire (10) provides an anti-reflection portion for antenna (2). In alternative embodiments multifunctional device 100 may comprise a human input device (HID), scanner, printer, mouse, joystick, trackball or game-pad.
Patent GB-2453615-A (GB)
Title: Automatic can opener
Inventor: LEE HUI LING
IPC: B67B7/48
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: A can opener includes a feed gear 27 rotatably attached to a receptacle 10 with a shaft for engaging with an end seam 80 of a can 8. A carrier 30 is slidably attached to the receptacle 10; in addition a traction roll 43 and a cutter wheel 44 are rotatably attached to the carrier 30 and movable toward and away from the feed gear 27. A motor 24 including a pinion is also provided for rotating the shaft 21 and the feed gear 27, and a driven member moves the carrier 30 and the cutter wheel 44 and the traction roll 43 toward and away from the feed gear 27. A coupling device is provided for coupling the driven member 50 to the driving gear 70. A follower is engaged in the carrier 30, and the driven member 50 includes a cam engaged in the follower for allowing the follower and the carrier 30 to be moved relative to the shaft 21 and the receptacle by the driven member 50. The present can opener thus automatically pierces a can 8 with the cutter, and removes the can lid, with a user needing only to press a button.
Patent GB-2461684-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting communication mode information between network elements
Inventor: PATANAPONGPIBUL LEO BOONCHIN
IPC: H04W28/18
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: To improve communication, particularly across the A-interface and to address transitional compatibility issues in communications between legacy networks (e.g. 2G) and upgraded networks (e.g. 3G) the invention proposes a communications network, method and network element for transmitting data between a network element of a first type, (e.g. a base station sub-system BSS, base station controller BSC, etc.) and a network element of a second a type (e.g. a mobile switching centre MSC). The first network element transmits a relationship initialisation message to the second network element which includes an information element IE (e.g. BSC-SCL, MSC-PC, codec list) defining one or more communication modes with which the first network element is configured to communicate. The communication modes may include time division multiplexing TDM and internet protocol IP. Preferably, the initialisation message is configured to establish a relationship between the first and second network elements before either element receives a circuit switched call establishment request and may, for example, be a RESET message. The second element may transmit an acknowledgement message that also includes an information element defining one or more communication modes with which it is configured to communicate. A preferred packetisation time for subsequent transmissions may also be included in the information elements.
Patent GB-2462587-A (GB)
Title: Inter-cell interference mitigation by uplink power control
Inventor: CHAMI YOUSSEF
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: A method to prevent a mobile terminal from causing an unacceptable level of interference at a neighbouring or adjacent base station by determining a parameter value indicative of a maximum acceptable level of interference by the mobile terminal on the adjacent base station and using the parameter value to determine the maximum operating threshold of the mobile terminal for communicating with the base station. A base station configured to perform the method. The parameter level may be estimated in relation to a given service. If the parameter level exceeds a threshold a lower service quality may be offered or the communication may be ended. The parameter value may be dependent on the mobile terminal's position relative to the base station. The parameter value may be the maximum signal power to be transmitted by the mobile terminal. The parameter value may be determined at regular intervals during communication or may be determined upon receiving a set up request.
Patent GB-2452164-A (GB)
Title: Optical grain sorter
Inventor: IMAI TAKESHI
IPC: B07C5/342
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: A grain images obtained by CCD line sensors are processed by binarization processing to obtain contour images of grains and images of colored portions in the grains. The images are displayed on a monitor screen of an operating panel 30. The contour images and the images of the colored portions are displayed in a superposed state. Box frames generated by a highlight display circuit in control means 12 are simultaneously displayed by being superposed on the contour images having defective portions, thus producing a highlight display of defective grains. The defective grains include a grain having a light colored portion and a grain having a dark colored portion.
Patent GB-2450645-A (GB)
Title: Delta sigma modulator analog-to-digital converters with quantizer output prediction and comparator reduction
Inventor: MELANSON JOHN L
IPC: H03M3/04
Filed: 2007-03-09
Abstract: The quantizers of delta sigma modulators in the signal processing systems described herein use a reduced set of comparators for quantization by predetermining and maintaining a maximum per cycle deviation d between a loop filter output signal VLF(t) and a predicted quantizer output signal qest. In at least one embodiment, a maximum quantizer level deviation d is defined in terms of a number of quantization levels. Thus, the number of comparators in a quantizer needed to quantize the quantizer input signal Vin(t) is based on the maximum quantizer level deviation d. In addition to using fewer comparators than available quantization output levels N, the quantizers can use an even number of comparators M, in contrast to comparable conventional reduced comparator ADC tracking quantizer designs using M+1 number of comparators, where N and Mare integers and M < N.
Patent GB-2451024-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer with ion storage device
Inventor: MAKAROV ALEXANDER
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A method of mass spectrometry having steps of, in a first cycle: storing sample ions in a first ion storage device, the first ion storage device having an exit aperture and a spatially separate ion transport aperture; ejecting the stored ions out of the exit aperture; transporting the ejected ions into an ion selection device which is spatially separated from the said first ion storage device; carrying out ion selection within the spatially separated ion selection device; returning at least some of the ions ejected from the first ion storage device, or their derivatives, back from the spatially separate ion selection device to the first ion storage device, following the step of ion selection; receiving the said returned ions through the ion transport aperture of the first ion storage device; and storing the received ions in the first ion storage device.
Patent GB-2465573-A (GB)
Title: Case and stand for a portable computer
Inventor: ANDREWS JOHN
IPC: A45C9/00
Filed: 2008-11-21
Abstract: A case or stand for a portable computer comprises a generally rectangular sheet having first to fifth interconnected panels (i6, i8, 20, 22, 24) disposed along a long axis (A-A), the panels being interconnected by elements that allow them to fold with respect to one another about respective fold axes. The fifth panel 24 has a support surface upon which a computer can be supported, the third and the forth panels are, together, in the direction of the long axis of approximately the same length as the fifth panel, and the first panel is of approximately the same dimension as the fifth panel. The first panel and the fifth panel carry fasteners (34, 36) such that a free edge region of the fifth panel can be connected to a face of the first panel. In a first configuration, the fifth panel is folded to overlie the third and the forth panels to the underside of a computer, the first panel is approximately parallel to the fifth panel, to the top of a computer, and the second panel extends approximately normally thereto to the front of a computer. In a second configuration, the edge region of the fifth panel is connected to the face of the first panel whereby the fifth panel, and a computer carried thereon, is supported on a slope by the fourth panel.
Patent GB-2452204-A (GB)
Title: Optical apparatus
Inventor: WALSH GLYN
IPC: G02C7/14
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to optical apparatus. The optical apparatus (10) comprises: a support configured for location and use of the optical apparatus near an eye of a user of the optical apparatus; and an optical device (12) supported by the support such that, in use, the optical device (12) is within a visual field of the eye of the user, the optical device being configured to reverse a field of view of the user's eye through the optical device (12) laterally with respect to the user's eyes.
Patent GB-2466793-A (GB)
Title: Moulding composite spars
Inventor: WYBROW TIM
IPC: B29C69/00
Filed: 2009-01-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method 200 of and an apparatus for manufacturing at least one non-uniform thickness composite spar component 152. A plurality of fibres 126 are braided 202 over a non-cylindrical mandrel 140 and a variable thickness shaped fibre preform 150 is formed. The shaped fibre preform 150 is flattened 204 and cut 208 to obtain the at least one non-uniform thickness composite spar component 152. The fibres are braided through a braiding guide 128 of the braiding machine 140. A variable position shuttle 142 is operable to change the relative position of the non cylindrical mandrel 140 with respect to the braiding machine 140. The flattened preform may be stabilized before cutting. Spars 152 made according to various embodiments of the present invention are faster and less expensive to manufacture than conventional composite spar components.
Patent GB-2466931-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressing for topical negative pressure therapy
Inventor: MCLEOD ALASTAIR GEORGE
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2009-01-12
Abstract: The dressing comprises a pouch 10 consisting of fluid permeable outer layers 12, 14 enclosing a volume of permeable material 16, for example gauze. A plurality of these pouches 10 are placed within a wound cavity 20 to fill and conform to the shape of the wound cavity 20 and sealed within the wound cavity with a conduit 22 for supplying reduced pressure to the wound or provision for negative pressure may be provided on the wound cover 23. The outer layers 12, 14 of the pouches are non- adherent for ease of dressing changes and may be impregnated or coated with anti-microbials or medicaments to promote wound healing or with active charcoal to reduce wound odour. The pouches 10 can be manufactured in various sizes, shapes and in a sheet or a roll.
Patent GB-2467164-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust treatment warning system
Inventor: MENIER GABRIEL
IPC: B01D53/90
Filed: 2009-01-27
Abstract: A vehicle (10) fitted with an internal combustion engine (12), exhaust treatment apparatus (24), a treatment storage tank (26), and a fuel tank (14) is provided. A warning system comprises means (15,27) to measure the volume of fluid present in each of the treatment storage tank and the fuel tank. A user interface (34,36) provides a warning to the driver when the measured volume of treatment is insufficient to treat the exhaust generated by combustion of the remaining fuel.
Patent GB-2457161-A (GB)
Title: Brake force calculation means that estimates the vehicles weight and factors in an angle of incline
Inventor: JACKSON JONATHAN LESLIE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60T8/18
Filed: 2009-02-05
Abstract: A system for adjusting the brake force to be applied by a brake comprising a module for estimating the weight of a vehicle to which the brake is fitted and a module for determining the angle of incline upon which the vehicle is positioned, and a control unit for calculating a sufficient brake force to be applied according to predetermined criteria based upon the estimated weight and the incline to maintain the vehicle in a stationary state, the control unit being configured to signal the brake to apply the calculated amount of force. The system is preferably used to apply a parking brake.
Patent GB-2455688-A (GB)
Title: Frame dropping for streams of images frames
Inventor: EVEREST PAUL S
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2007-10-17
Abstract: One or more streams of image frames are processed wherin a packetizer uses a filtering-out pattern to drop frames of image data and the receiver replaces dropped frames with copies of received frames. Patterns are applied regardless of the content or characteristics of the particular image frames being filtered out, or their similarity or dissimilarity to adjacent or neighboring image frames. Examples are removing every second or every nth frame, or passing or transmitting a plurality of image frames for every frame that is filtered out, for example removing n frames out of every m>n frames to be sent. Computer graphics may correspond to content that does not change frequently and removal of such image frames has low impact upon the perceived image quality. Dropping of frames is well-suited for use with computer graphic images and may be enabled when computer graphics are being transmitted and disabled for video data.
Patent GB-2462217-A (GB)
Title: Compact seating arrangement
Inventor: MURRAY IAN GORDON
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2008-03-14
Abstract: A compact seating arrangement for a vehicle, the seating arrangement comprising three seats: a front driver's seat arranged centrally and, at least to some extent, forward of two transversely aligned rear passenger seats, wherein the driver's seat extends transversely so as to be positioned in front of part of each of the rear passengers' seats, the extent of the overlap in the transverse position of the driver's seat and the rear passenger seats being such that each side of the driver's seat is required to be shaped so as to be able to accommodate at least part of a leg of a passenger seated in a forward facing position in a respective one of the passenger seats.