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Patent GB-2423957-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic bonding process
Inventor: ELLIOTT HOWARD
IPC: B32B18/00
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: A ceramic bonding process for forming a layered structure such as a sensor assembly comprises placing a layer of unfired or partially fired silicon nitride (SiN) adjacent to a layer of fully fired silicon carbide (SiC) material or of unfired or partially fired silicon nitride (SiN), and firing the layers in a nitrogen gas, nitrogen-hydrogen gas mixture or nitrogen-helium gas mixture atmosphere at an elevated temperature until nitriding is complete.
Patent GB-2412623-A (GB)
Title: Handle arrangement for a hand tool machine
Inventor: MUELLER FRANK
IPC: B25G1/06
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A hand tool machine 10, in particular in the form of a drilling and/or percussion hammer, has a housing 11, which comprises a driving device for driving a tool 12 receivable in a tool holder 13 as well as a gripping device 20 for grasping and handling, which is disposed in the rear region 14 remote from the tool holder 13 and acts on the housing 11. The gripping device 20 comprises a handle 21 that is variable from one gripping position and gripping shape into another gripping position and gripping shape and that is variable from a bow-type handle e.g. into a T-shaped handle (figure 5). Through suitable selection of the handle position and shape, the hand tool machine 10 is therefore best suited for horizontal and/or vertical operation and adaptable thereto.
Patent GB-2413661-A (GB)
Title: Disaggregation of services into building blocks
Inventor: CAPOTOSTO THOMAS P
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: A method for dis-aggregating services provided by a managed service provider which includes providing the managed service provider with a service collaboration manager, interfacing with a service customer via the service collaboration manager, and interfacing with a third party service provider via the service collaboration manager.
Patent GB-2413247-A (GB)
Title: A plurality of redundant devices each send a data stream, and one of the streams is selected to be forwarded, the selection being based on several factors
Inventor: TANJU BAHA T
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 2005-04-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a system comprising a first master device 102, a second master device 104, a redundancy manager 106 coupled to the first and second master devices, and a slave device coupled to the redundancy manager. The redundancy manager receives a first data stream from the first master device and a second data stream from the second master and selects one of these devices to be forwarded to the slave device. The selection is based on a plurality of factors. The redundancy manager preferably includes a switch (130, Fig. 2). In one embodiment the plurality of factors are validity estimation of each of the first and second data streams, masterhip transfer commands from the first and second master devices, and timing considerations such as the length of time since the previous mastership command was received. In an alternative embodiment each of the factors is assigned a different priority, and the priority is taken into account when performing the selection. In one embodiment (Fig. 3) two redundancy managers 106A, 106B are provided and data is transmitted to the slave device on parallel lines 116A, 116B. The system is particularly suitable for use with remote oil and gas exploration and production apparatus.
Patent GB-2410354-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for validating logical end-to-end access paths in storage area networks
Inventor: ALON ROEE
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: A method and system for validating logical access path in a storage area network (12) is provided. It supports definition of a SAN access path policy that represent which application to data LUN logical access paths should not exist, which should exist, and what should be the end-to-end attributes of each. It performs the SAN-customized graph-based validation algorithm based on information it collects automatically from devices distributed across the SAN using a variety of non-intrusive mechanisms. It enables to identify violations of actual logical access paths relative to the required access paths as determined by the policy. It enables notification about violations, with all their relevant context information, to the appropriate target recipient using a variety of means.
Patent GB-2414114-A (GB)
Title: Photovoltaic building elements
Inventor: WOLFE PHILIP ROWLAND
IPC: H01L31/05
Filed: 2002-08-03
Abstract: An external building element 20 has the size and shape of a standard roofing or building product but incorporates a monolithically interconnected solar cell array within which a plurality of interconnected thin film solar cells 25 are integrated on an electrically insulating substrate. The cells 25 are elongate in shape and are positioned in one or more rows with the cells being electrically connected together in series and being connected by electrically conducting tracks to two output tracks. The output tracks of each element may be automatically interconnected to the output tracks of the adjacent elements when the elements are placed adjacent one another along a horizontal support rail so as to electrically connect the solar cell assemblies of the elements in parallel. Further similar elements may be positioned in overlapping rows. Such an element incorporating a solar cell array is substantially uniform in colour and may be designed to provide a very close visual match to standard building products, such as natural and synthetic slates. The array is configured to provide a peak power voltage in excess of 20V and an open circuit voltage below 75V. The peak power voltage exceeds 150V per m<2> of active solar cell area.
Patent GB-2420935-A (GB)
Title: Controlling speaker volume according to operating mode in a VoIP terminal
Inventor: UTO YOSHIHIRO
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A terminal apparatus 1A includes a network interface 11 that is connected to a communication network for transmitting data packets including voice packets containing voice data; a converter for converting voice signals into voice packets and vice versa; a speaker 24 for outputting the voice signals; a storage unit 13 for storing volume values each corresponding to a plurality of different operation modes; a detection unit for detecting the operation mode; and a control unit 12 that reads the volume value corresponding to the detected operation mode from the storage unit and controls a signal level of the voice signal output from the speaker 24 based upon the read volume value. The terminal is typically connected to an IP network via a LAN interface and communicates via Voice over IP (VoIP). The operating modes may relate to a speakerphone mode (utilizing the terminal apparatus' internal speaker 24 and microphone 25), a headset mode (utilizing an external headset 26) and an incoming call reception mode.
Patent GB-2434739-A (GB)
Title: Removable shelf system for vehicles
Inventor: KIDD ROBIN GEOFFREY
IPC: A47B43/00
Filed: 2006-02-07
Abstract: A shelf system includes two sets of shelves arranged to be placed lengthwise along the internal walls of a vehicle such as a van. The two shelf sets are interconnected by a plurality of hinged elements that are collapsed to enable the assembly to be passed into the rear of a vehicle and subsequently straightened to force the two shelf sets into close engagement with the respective vehicle walls. The hinge elements are located both at the base of the shelves and at their uppermost level. The shelf assembly can be readily removed by collapsing the hinge elements to bring the two shelf sets towards each other to enable the assembly to be withdrawn without restriction. Mounting blocks 7 on the back face of the shelf sets engage with the walls of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2438682-A (GB)
Title: New use for cannabinoids
Inventor: GUY GEOFFREY
IPC: A61P3/00
Filed: 2006-06-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more cannabinoids in the manufacture of medicaments for use in the treatment of diseases and conditions benefiting from inverse agonism of the CB1 and / or the CB2 cannabinoid receptor. Preferably the cannabinoid is a cannabidiol (CBD) type compound or derivative thereof.
Patent GB-2443649-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal device having splay-twist and splay-bend mode
Inventor: SMITH NATHAN
IPC: G02F1/1337
Filed: 2006-11-07
Abstract: A liquid crystal device comprises a first alignment surface (12) which induces a high pretilt greater than 45{ but less than 90{; a typical value is 85{. The pretilt has component parallel to the surface (12) pointing in a predetermined direction. A second alignment surface (13) induces a low pretilt which is less than 45{ but greater than 0{; a typical pretilt is 5{. The low pretilt has a component parallel to the second surface (13) which also points in the predetermined direction. A layer of crystal material is disposed in between the first and second surfaces (12 and 13). A novel liquid crystal mode is thus provided and is referred to as the "splay-twist mode" and a splay-bend mode is also provided. Such a device may be used in a switchable public/private display. The material may be a dual frequency liquid crystal material. First and second linear polarisers can be disposed either side of the layer, and one may be a reflective polarizer.
Patent GB-2434370-A (GB)
Title: A polymer electrolyte composition
Inventor: MACHIDA YOICHIRO
IPC: C08G65/48
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A polymer electrolyte composition comprising [a] a polymer electrolyte having a strong acid group, [b] a compound having at least one group containing a pentavalent phosphorous atom, and [c] an antioxidant; and a polymer electrolyte composition comprising [d] a polymer electrolyte having at least one group containing a pentavalent phosphorous atom and a strong acid group and [c] an antioxidant. Also disclosed is a polymer electrolyte membrane comprising the polymer electrolyte composition and a polymer electrolyte type fuel cell prepared using the polymer electrolyte membrane.
Patent GB-2446386-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic printing method and its use in rapid prototyping
Inventor: WIMPENNY DAVID IAN
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A method of copying an image onto a first carrier comprises electrostatic deposition and transfer. First a deposition of fine particle powder is provided on a second carrier by first cleaning a working face of the second carrier, then creating a latent electrostatic image on the working face of the second carrier and finally converting the latent electrostatic image into a real image by transferring a charged layer of fine particle powder to the working face of the second carrier which carries the latent electrostatic image. The real image is then transferred to a first carrier by electrostatic transfer that is characterised in that the transfer is affected by applying to the second carrier an electrostatic charge of the same polarity as that of the charged layer of the fine particle powder, thereby to repel the charged fine powder from the second carrier and onto the first carrier. This method is particularly suited to rapid prototyping whereby a three-dimensional object is built up through the deposition of a plurality of powder layers upon one another and a build plate.
Patent GB-2437322-A (GB)
Title: System and method for bandwidth sharing in buses
Inventor: HUANG JING JUNG
IPC: G06F13/362
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: A system for bandwidth sharing in buses comprises a priority-based shared bus (108), a timer (112) for counting a predetermined period of time, and a plurality of masters (106a, 106b, 106c) using the shared bus (108) to transmit data. One of the masters (106a) has the highest priority to use the shared bus and can only send a predetermined number of bus access request signals within the predetermined period of time. In alternative embodiments, a bus arbiter can only send a predetermined number of bus grant signals to the highest priority master within the predetermined period of time. The invention ensured that the highest priority master does not constantly occupy the shared bus, which would prevent masters with lower priorities from operating properly.
Patent GB-2448776-A (GB)
Title: A product to conduct and manage multimedia competitions
Inventor: HEWITT SHAUN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-04-28
Abstract: A system which allows competition organisers to conduct and manage multimedia competitions is disclosed. The system captures details of successful entrants via the telephone, SMS, the internet and iDTV and provides a unique reference number at entry. For added reassurance the entrant can then view their competition entry on the web portal before the competition closes along with publication of the result. The web portal allows competition organisers to schedule the date, time and duration of their competitions plus they have the ability to stipulate the date and time of the automated draw and details they wish to be published on the web portal. The product also provides a reporting interface which allows the competition organiser to retrieve and display the necessary management information their company requires to manage and plan their competitions.
Patent GB-2449689-A (GB)
Title: Zoned optical fibre
Inventor: PARKER MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: G02B6/02
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: An optical fibre 400 (500; 600; 700; 900; 1000) comprising a core 410 (510; 610; 910; 1010) and at least one cylinder 450 455 (550, 555; 650, 655; 755; 950, 955; 1050, 1055) together forming a plurality of zones. In use, the zones have a primary optical function of confining light within the fibre 400 (500; 600; 700; 900; 1000). Successive zones have different refractive indices and different widths. At least one of the zones comprises a material that exhibits a second optical function such as optical gain or controllable refractive index.
Patent GB-2439796-A (GB)
Title: Beam processing apparatus and beam processing method
Inventor: YAGITA TAKANORI
IPC: H01J37/302
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: A beam processing system comprising a rotary disk for supporting a plurality of processing objects, a controller for controlling a reciprocating drive mechanism and a beam width measuring unit for measuring a beam width of a processing beam. The controller sets an inner and outer overscan position depending on a measured or predetermined value of the beam width. Based on this and a number of other measurements taken within the system, the reciprocating drive mechanism is controlled so as to ensure an overlap region between a previous and a current processing beam irradiation region on each of the processing objects, the overlap region overlapping at least half of the previous processing beam irradiation region.
Patent GB-2441614-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible stand
Inventor: ZHANG CHONGYI
IPC: A47B3/091
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A collapsible stand 10 comprises a frame 11 having first and second sides 111, 112 arranged oppositely, and a first pair of legs 12 pivotally mounted to the frame adjacent to one end 113 of the first and second sides. A second pair of legs 13 is pivotally mounted to the frame adjacent to the other end 114 of the first and second sides. At least one component 115, 116 connects the first and second sides, and a supporting assembly 16 is mounted to the first pair of legs. The supporting assembly comprises a connecting member 14 connected between the first pair of legs; a supporting member 161 having one end pivotally attached to one of the component and the connecting member, and one end that passes trough a tube 162 pivotally mounted to the other of the component and the connecting member. A second supporting assembly 17 may be provided on the second pair of legs.
Patent GB-2452536-A (GB)
Title: Always-on power supply unit
Inventor: KUO KUO-HSIEN
IPC: H02J3/00
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: The invention relates to an always-on system 100 provided with a control unit to govern a power supply switch unit. When one of the main power supply unit 210 or a bypass power supply unit 220 of an external power supply device is to be installed or uninstalled, a user can operate the control unit to switch to the other power supply unit to provide power for loads 300 connected with the always-on system to operate continuously, without interrupting the operation of the load 300. A circuit is included for detecting that the phase of the two power supply units is synchronous. One or both of the power supply units may be an uninterruptible power supply 210. The system may be set to automatically switch power supplies if the power supply in use becomes open circuit.
Patent GB-2454466-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle odometer system
Inventor: HARRISON DUDLEY
IPC: G01C22/00
Filed: 2007-11-08
Abstract: A vehicle odometer system includes an electronic processor, ECU 22. The processor has an input for a brake application signal indicating braking of the vehicle. The processor 22 is usually powered by a first power supply 28 but when it has failed or is not connected a second power supply 30 (to which the brake lights 32 are connected) powers the processor. When power is supplied to the processor 22 from the second power supply 30, the processor 22 records the number of brake applications and calculates an estimate of the distance travelled by the trailer 14 whilst the second power supply is active by multiplying the number of brake applications during that period by a predetermined constant representing the average distance travelled per brake application for that vehicle.
Patent GB-2456159-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic Coil Former
Inventor: FORD DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G01R33/38
Filed: 2008-01-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic coil former (10) to be used in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems (12). A coil (14) is disposed on the former (10) and the former comprises a region of local stiffening provided by addition of extra material (22). The region of local stiffening corresponds to a region on the former (10) being exposed to stress caused by the magnetic field generated by the coils, the stress exceeding a safe stress limit, as determined using a finite element technique.
Patent GB-2447737-A (GB)
Title: Hair highlights or balayage kit and method
Inventor: WAYLEN MARGARET
IPC: A45D19/00
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: A hairdressing kit (10) for hairdressing treatments such as colouring, high lighting or low lighting hair comprises a bowl 12 for holding the treatment preparation, a whisk 14 for mixing the treatment preparation, a brush 16 for applying the treatment preparation and at least one support 18 formed of a sheet of flexible plastic material having a thickness of approximately 1mm. The sheet of flexible plastic material is used to support sections of hair to facilitate application of the treatment preparation when the kit is in use. The kit preferably contains three supports of different sizes to suit short, medium and long hair. The kit may also include a tail comb 20 and hair clips 22, 24. In use, the sheet of flexible plastic material allows the treatment preparation t be applied as closely to the hair roots and scalp as possible, leading to an additional two or three weeks of hair growth being possible before a further treatment is necessary.
Patent GB-2448975-A (GB)
Title: False positive alarm reduction in atrial fibrillation detection
Inventor: GALLAGHER SCOTT PATRICK
IPC: A61B5/024
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: The method involves detecting atrial fibrillation in a patient by monitoring the blood oxygen saturation level over a period of time. A plethysmographic waveform is produced from the monitored blood oxygen saturation level and analyzed for pulse intervals and pulse amplitudes so as to determine whether the patient is in atrial fibrillation. The method is preferably implemented in a software application and may be configured to report to the user on the current state of atrial fibrillation (AFIB) and a current trend (390).
Patent GB-2446761-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber characteristic measuring device and optical fiber characteristic measuring method
Inventor: HOTATE KAZUO
IPC: G01L1/24
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] The noise level determined by integrating the unwanted components from the decorrelation position is effectively reduced, thereby the measurement accuracy is improved, and the measurable range is extended. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] Measuring means (33) detects the Brillouin gain of the probe light outputted from an under-test optical fiber (FUT) white sweeping the frequency difference between the pumping light and the probe light, and measures the distribution of the strain in the under-test optical fiber (FUT). The light intensity modulator (4) modulates the intensity of the output light in synchronism with the frequency modulation the light source (1) undergoes. With this, the spectrum distribution with respect to the frequency of the light from the light source (1) can be arbitrarily adjusted, the noise spectrum profile spread along the frequency axis occurring other than the correlation peak position is adjusted, and the peak frequency of the Lorentz spectrum occurring in the correlation peak position can be measured with high accuracy. Further, the measurable range dm can be widened.
Patent GB-2461345-A (GB)
Title: Connector with tapered pin and socket elements
Inventor: ANDERSON JOHN
IPC: H01R13/11
Filed: 2008-07-04
Abstract: A connector comprises: a male pin element 60 and a female socket element 30 with a hyperboloid configuration of spring wires 50 extending along its length, wherein the pin element and socket element are both tapered (e.g. between 2 and 10 degrees) along their length. In further embodiments, the socket element has an open end a closed end 36, wherein open end has a larger diameter than the closed end. The connector may be an electrical connector and include a means for positively engaging the pin element with the socket element when fully inserted, e.g. interlocking detents on the sockets and pin components or a twisting locking ring on one component to lock on to a surface formation on the other component.
Patent GB-2448640-A (GB)
Title: Transmission line spacer
Inventor: CARLEY STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: H02G7/12
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A spacer assembly for separating multiple transmission conductors has a plurality of extremities each designed to grip a cable, the extremities being arranged to space a plurality of cables apart, the spacer assembly being formed by extrusion. The cable gripping extremity may have an arm member and a keeper member, the arm member and keeper member being arranged to grip the cable when fastened together. The keeper member may be attached to the arm member by hinge means. The hinge means may be formed by cooperating portions of the arm member and keeper member having substantially uniform cross-sections, to allow the hinge means to be formed by extrusion of the arm member and keeper member.
Patent GB-2464991-A (GB)
Title: Clothes line with twisted pockets
Inventor: EDWARDS LEE
IPC: D06F53/02
Filed: 2008-11-04
Abstract: A clothes line comprising two lines twisted together and fixed at predetermined intervals 1 to form a sequence of uniform twisted pockets 3 for the insertion of laundry or clothes hangers. The sequence may alternate from clockwise to anticlockwise to prevent twisting of the clothes line upon itself in storage.