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Patent GB-2346514-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for completing a handover between wireless communication systems
Inventor: MORAN TIMOTHY LEO
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 1998-07-31
Abstract: The handover method of a communication signal (270) associated with a mobile communication unit (209) operates between a first wireless communication system (202) and a second wireless communication system (204). The first wireless communication system includes a landline switching element (211), a computing platform (212) and a first base station system element (206). The second wireless communication system includes a mobile switching element (216) and a second base station system element (208). The method includes establishing multiple circuit links between the first base station system element and the mobile switching element, and then detecting, by the first wireless communication system, that a handover of the communication signal is desired The method further includes forwarding, by the computer platform, a message (260) from the computer platform to the mobile switching element, and selecting, by the first wireless communication system, a selected circuit link (250) from the multiple circuit links. Based on the message, allocating, by the second wireless communication system, a mobile communication resource and finally transferring the communication signal to the mobile communication resource via the selected circuit link (250).
Patent GB-2362773-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle mount for a mobile phone cradle
Inventor: JONDELIUS BJORN KARL EMIL
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: A vehicle mount for a mobile phone cradle, comprises a plastics moulding having a first limb 10 for attachment to the console/dashboard of a vehicle and a second limb 11 extending at an angle to the first limb for supporting a mobile phone cradle. The first limb is sufficiently flexible to enable it to adapt to the contour of the console/dashboard. This may be achieved by providing one or more longitudinally extending fold lines 12, 13 and one or more transversely extending fold lines 14, 15, 16 in the limb 10. Fastening means, such as double sided adhesive tape 19, is provided on one face of the limb 10 for securing the limb 10 to the console/dashboard.
Patent GB-2346875-A (GB)
Title: Composition and process for the removal of the phosphate ion content of waters
Inventor: ILLES GABORNE
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 1998-11-06
Abstract: The invention provides a composition for removing the phosphate ion content of waters. The composition of the invention contains 0.1 to 99.9 parts by mass of an iron compound, namely one or more solid hydrous Fe(II) of Fe(III) salts or the oxidized thereof, ground together with 99.9 to 0.1 parts by mass of a porous aluminium silicate containing exchangeable ions and 0.1 to 10 moles of a calcium ion source, namely calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide and/or calcium carbonate per one mole of iron compound. The invention, furthermore, provides processes for use production and use of the above-mentioned composition.
Patent GB-2368212-A (GB)
Title: DC-offset compensation
Inventor: MATTISSON SVEN
IPC: H03F3/45
Filed: 2000-10-16
Abstract: A method of estimating a DC offset value of a frequency modulated signal includes estimating a DC offset value of a preamble part of the signal using a pair of diodes (D1, D2) and a resistor (R) connected in parallel. During receipt of the data part of the signal, the diode pair (D1, D2) is switched out of the circuit by a switch (SW). During reception of the data part, the DC level is estimated using a low pass filter (R,C).
Patent GB-2358457-A (GB)
Title: Gas flue block system
Inventor: SHUTE JOHN SIDNEY
IPC: F23J13/00
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: A flue system comprises a pair of vertically disposed timber studs provided with a guide means (114, 116) for receiving a plurality of superposed flue blocks (108), each with a hollow passage therethrough, in order that the flue construction is aligned with the studs. The arrangement is such that the block is wider than the distance between the extremities of the guide means.
Patent GB-2369232-A (GB)
Title: Flat panel loudspeaker with display surface.
Inventor: BEADMAN MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: H04R7/04
Filed: 2000-11-18
Abstract: A display sign (Fig. 1) is in the form of a flat panel loudspeaker, the graphics of the sign being carried on the exposed surface 32 of the flat panel which is provided with one or more transducers 35a, b to energise the panel to transmit sound. The transducers may be energised by a control panel 36 incorporated in the sign. The control panel may include an MP3 processor and a smart media flash memory. Proximity switches may also be incorporated into the panel.
Patent GB-2360514-A (GB)
Title: An assembly for a merchadise display stand
Inventor: CROWN PETER
IPC: A47F1/12
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: An assembly 1 for fitting to a merchandise display stand comprises an arm 2 which can be attached to the stand (not shown), preferably by hooks 6, and has at least one groove (7, 8) in which a merchandise holding tray 3 is slidably mounted. The tray 3 is moveable from a retracted position to an extended position (shown in fig. 1) and has a slidably mounted product pusher 4 which is resiliently biassed towards the front of the tray 3. The arm 2 is provided with means for engaging the product pusher 28. The tray 3 is preferably provided with a longitudinal aperture 20 to facilitate the sliding of the product pusher 4. The groove(s) 7, 8 of the longitudinal arm 2 is preferably designed to restrict vertical movement of the tray 3. The grooves 7, 8 engage with a hook member (31, 32, fig.2) on the base of the tray 3. Two or more of the display assemblies may be joined together using a resilient clip (33, fig.4).
Patent GB-2373830-A (GB)
Title: Method of repairing a prestressed concrete pipe
Inventor: REES-STONER JOHN
IPC: F16L55/163
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: A method of repairing a prestressed concrete pipe (10,11), includes the steps of inserting into the pipe (10,11) at a location requiring repair annular steel components (15) such that central longitudinal axes of the components (15) are co-axial with a central longitudinal axis of the pipe (10,11) and forming on inner surfaces of the component (15) so as to bridge any gap therebetween and between the said inner surfaces and an adjacent inner surface of the pipe a liquid resistant membrane (19) thereby to prevent egress of liquid from inside of the pipe (10,11) through any such gap. The membrane may be formed by spraying a plastics composition such as polyurethane.
Patent GB-2364509-A (GB)
Title: Projection welding of high carbon or high tension low alloy steels
Inventor: KUSANAGI RYUICHI
IPC: B23K35/00
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: A spacer 3-1 is disposed between two parts 1, 2 to be joined by projection welding. At least one of the parts is made of a high-carbon or high-tension low-alloy steel. The spacer may be a thin sheet and/or a coating formed on at least one of those parts. The thin sheet may be made of a low-carbon steel, nickel or copper, and the coating may be made from iron, nickel or copper.
Patent GB-2376317-A (GB)
Title: Methods of iterative cycles of categorisation with persistent connectivity for information exchange and transactions within multi-device environments
Inventor: ROSS GORDON
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: Computing becomes pervasive as intelligence is added to devices. Exploiting such intelligence remains a challenge. An abundance of irrelevant material and lack of navigation could hinder user satisfaction. Other concerns include speed, security and administration to control access. Prior methods assume intermittent connectivity between senders and receivers of information, but technology advances mean a paradigm change is possible with persistent connectivity. This is important in multi-device environments where users have a variety of ways of interacting with content. This novel method introduces structured methods and processes based on cyclical categorisation and persistent connectivity between information senders and receivers to overcome limitations. The method supports users in navigation, interaction and transaction, and facilitates administration, management and security. The method and process have components that separately and together support usability and functionality of interactions. Methods for current unstructured interactions are compared with structured information interaction, and uses of the methods are described.
Patent GB-2361720-A (GB)
Title: A cladding system
Inventor: COSELEY PANEL PRODUCTS LIMITED
IPC: E04B2/92
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: A cladding system including at least two panels (1a, 1b), each panel being made from a body (3) of material such as extruded expanded polystyrene. The body (3) may be a core of a panel having external sheet metal facings (2, 4). The body of each panel has a fixing surface (23) defined by a recess (22) formed in an edge of the material for co-operation with fixing means (20) whereby the panels can be fixed to a supporting structure (30).
Patent GB-2376307-A (GB)
Title: Bending an optic fibre in a groove to allow holding and rotation
Inventor: GALPIN JOHN
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2001-06-07
Abstract: A fibre mounting device comprises a support (2, 10) having a locating groove (6) for receiving a fibre, and a fibre retainer (10, 12, 14, 16) mounted on the support to retain the fibre in the locating groove by a bending moment. The support (2, 10) can be in the form of a cylinder (2) which projects through corresponding bores in second support member (10) and mounting (20). Screws (23, 18) can fix two support members and mounting in a desired angular relationship. The fibre can be rotated about its own axis in the locating groove while being retained in the locating groove by the bending moment. The polarisation axis of a polarisation maintaining fibre (PMF) can thereby be aligned in a desired orientation. Limiter 30 can serve to limit the amount of rotation possible. Groove (6) can be defined by a pair of needles (4).
Patent GB-2368268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to windscreen wiper blade latching
Inventor: PATHMANATHAN MAHESAN
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: The outer end of a yoke of a windscreen wiper harness incorporates a pair of claws 2 which fit into grooves 3 in a wiper rubber 4. Outward movement of the wiper rubber 4 is limited by a latch member 5. The latch member comprises a cap portion 6 from which depends a shaped flexible member 7, which defines a neck (Fig.3, 8). The flexible member 7 can be squeezed in at the sides so that it can then pass through the passageway (Fig.3, 9) in a head portion 10 of the yoke. Once the resilient portion 7 is released, the latch member 5 is held in place.
Patent GB-2382114-A (GB)
Title: Hollow pin
Inventor: HUANG PAN-CHING
IPC: F16B13/02
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A hollow pin comprises a hollow stem (30) having a C-shaped cross section with a flange (31) at one end of the stem (30). A longitudinal slit (32) extends along the stem (30) and flange (31). Tongues (36, 37) extend from opposite sides of the slit (32) so that tongues (37) on one side of the slit (32) are arranged to overlap tongues (36) on the another side of the slit (32).
Patent GB-2368003-A (GB)
Title: Partitioning device for store and storage shelves
Inventor: JOSEFSSON BOERJE
IPC: A47F5/00
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: A divider for shop or store-room shelves, which shelves are provided with a fixing strip (2) running along at least one longitudinal edge of the shelf. The divider (3) is provided at one end with at least one gripping part (5) constructed of plastic, which gripping part comprises two gripping claws (6, 7) designed for gripping the fixing strip. The part of the divider (3) adjoining the gripping part (5) is constructed with a slot (9) extending from the gripping part, so that, when a force is applied, a part (8) of the divider delimited by the slot can move towards the other part of the divider with resultant pivoting of one gripping claw (6) in a direction away from the other. By this means, the grip on the fixing strip can temporarily be released, for example in connection with a movement of the divider.
Patent GB-2375880-A (GB)
Title: A conductor for a cryogenic device
Inventor: GRASL ANDREAS
IPC: H01B1/02
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: A metallic conductor 3 is described comprising an inner conductor 1 and a coating 2 of a noble metal or an alloy of a noble metal and at least one sub-group element, the thick-ness of the inner conductor D being from 1 mm to 0.01 mm and the thickness of the coating d being from 1 žm to 1 nm. A cryogenic device having such a conductor is also described.
Patent GB-2389890-A (GB)
Title: Flow boiler control system
Inventor: WOOD ROBIN
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A control system for an electric flow boiler comprises a sensor system for measuring the rate of increase of temperature of fluid flowing through the boiler and means to reduce or remove the electrical power for heating should the rate of increase of temperature exceed a predetermined limit. The control of electric power includes varying the electric current, or activation of different numbers of heating elements. Before heating power is applied, a sensor detects the presence of water or other heating fluid in the system by applying a high power pre-heater to the system, a high rate of temperature rise being indicative of the presence of air, and a temperature operated switch, in contact with the boiler casing, being used in place of a comparator system. The pre-heater can be one of a plurality of main heater elements which is activated for a short time (50 to 60 seconds) and then deactivated for a similar period of time. If air is present, as indicated by excessive rise in temperature, an alarm and a safety system are activated.
Patent GB-2388184-A (GB)
Title: Amphibious vehicle dual engine cooling system
Inventor: GIBBS ALAN TIMOTHY
IPC: F01N13/12
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: Amphibious vehicle 61 comprises engine 65 with internal cooling duets 66. The engine is cooled first by air-water exchanger 62, and secondly by water-water exchanger 68. Both exchangers may be located in compartment 79, separated from the engine by bulkhead 80. External water for exchanger 68 is drawn in from outside hull 69 through inlet 74 in jet drive duct 76; and exhausted through outlet 83. Compartment 79 may also contain exhaust silencer 81. Numerals 63 and 64 denote grilles; 67 denotes one or more cooling fans. Figure 2 shows an alternative arrangement, with external water drawn from beneath the hull by pump 32. Figure 1 shows front mounted radiator 2, covered by external flap 4 allowing air cooling to be shut down on water. Alternatively, a sliding shutter may be used, allowing either air or external water to be drawn in for cooling purposes. Figure 3 shows a water-water exchanger combined with the marine jet drive.
Patent GB-2380360-A (GB)
Title: Mobile station which detects a prioritised or previously-used frequency band to use
Inventor: ENDO ETSURO
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: A mobile station and frequency-band detection method in a mobile communication system, in which a base station communicates with a mobile station in one of a plurality of set frequency bands. In this detection method, when a frequency band of a radio signal from a base station is to be detected, attempted detection of a prioritized frequency band is performed before attempted detection of other frequency bands; the prioritized frequency band may be a frequency band which was used in the past for communication with one or more base stations or may be a predetermined frequency band.
Patent GB-2383012-A (GB)
Title: An anti-counterfeit printing method which also provides means of showing the passage of time.
Inventor: JENNINGS MARK
IPC: B41M3/14
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: An ink or dye colourant is printed on to a layer of particulate or colloidal material (silica based) on a backing. A plastic film is placed on to this layer and heated, transferring the colourant, together with the particulate or colloidal material, to the film. The backing is then removed. Next, a second plastic film is bonded to the first film to encapsulate the colourant in the plastics. This prevents tampering with the printing and excludes moisture, etc. Whether or not the colourant subsequently bleeds or migrates depends on moisture/humidity levels during production and on particle size in the particulate or colloidal material. Damage to the films, by, for example, tampering, accelerates bleeding. Bleeding may be used to show the passage of time, for example in food labels. Alternatively, a magneto-strictive material, such as a rare earth element, may be used to create a colourant bleed.
Patent GB-2381386-A (GB)
Title: Hermetically sealed switch assembly
Inventor: LEE WEN-FONG
IPC: H01H73/02
Filed: 2002-10-09
Abstract: A hermetically sealed electrical switch assembly comprises a casing 110 having an open end. A cover 112 is sealingly attached to said opening end of said casing for forming a primary volume 114 hermetically sealed from external environment. Received in said primary volume are a switch means 120 and a magnetic responsive means 140. A magnetic activating means 160 is fitted at the upper surface of the cover for effecting the movement of the magnetic responsive means. The switch means comprises electrical contacts 124 to change the conducting stage of a power circuit with which said switch means is connected and a switching lever 122 which can change its positions according to the conducting state of the power circuit. The magnetic responsive means couples with said switching lever for moving with it.
Patent GB-2390676-A (GB)
Title: Interferometric surface profiling
Inventor: BANKHEAD ANDREW DOUGLAS
IPC: G01B11/02
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: Light from a broadband source (4) is directed along a sample path (SP) towards a region of a sample surface (7) and along a reference path (RP) towards a reference surface (6) such that light reflected by the region of the sample surface and light reflected by the reference surface interfere. A mover (11) effects relative movement along a scan path between the sample surface (7) and the reference surface (6). During this movement, a detector (10) senses light intensity at intervals to provide a series of intensity values representing interference fringes produced by a region of a sample surface. A data processor (34a,340) is provided to process the intensity values as they indicate the position of a coherence peak, and a post-processing section (34b;350) uses this to indicate a height of the surface region. One of the processing sections has a correlator (44;440) for correlating intensity values with function data to enable a position of a coherence peak in the intensity values for a sample surface region to be identified, and the post-processing section has a surface topography determiner (35;350) for determining a height of a sample surface region from data related to the position of the coherence peak.
Patent GB-2395489-A (GB)
Title: Method for comparing products of young and aged living cells
Inventor: PERRIER ERIC
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A method of identifying the modification of a biological parameter, particularly a difference in metabolism, in ageing cells comprises comparing the proteomic, genomic or transcriptomic (i.e. mRNA profile) analysis of young living cells with that of aged living cells, at least one of these two classes of cells being incorporated into a three-dimensional tissue model which comprises at least fibroblasts or keratinocytes. The tissue model may particularly be a connective matrix model, an epithelium model, an epidermis model, a skin model or a mucous membrane model. The method may be used to screen for active substances capable of reversing the modification of the biological parameter.
Patent GB-2399281-A (GB)
Title: Folding vehicle seat
Inventor: HEWITT JAMES TRISTAN
IPC: B60N2/01
Filed: 2003-03-08
Abstract: A seat assembly 90, particularly for a bus or coach, comprising a seat portion 74, a back portion 72, a mounting member and first and second couplings 83, 86; the seat assembly having three conditions of use. The first condition of use being where the seat portion 74 and the back portion 72 are substantially at right angles. The second condition of use being where the seat portion 74 is rotated about the first coupling 83 so as to be folded substantially parallel to the back portion 72. The third condition of use being where the seat portion 74 and the back portion 72 are rotated about the second coupling 86 so that both portions can be folded to be substantially parallel to a supporting wall. In this third condition the seat portion 74 may be located between the back portion 72 and the wall.
Patent GB-2400266-A (GB)
Title: Selecting and routing traffic flow demands in a communications network
Inventor: LIATSOS VASSILIS
IPC: H04L12/701
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: There is provided a traffic placement method in a communications network, the communications network comprising a plurality of nodes, the nodes being connected to one another by links, the method comprising selecting a (possibly non-strict) subset from a given set of traffic flow demands and calculating a plurality of paths for the selected demands under consideration of a set of constraints. The methods may include using an algorithm hybridisation combining backtrack search with local consistency techniques (BT+CS) and/or guiding search by the use of one or more probe generators, that is, search techniques that solve a routing sub-problem or an arbitrary relaxation of the traffic placement problem. By using a hybrid algorithm that integrates other solvers (search techniques) into BT+CS through the use of probe generators, a more powerful search strategy can be achieved compared to BT+CS or the individual search techniques.
Patent GB-2405544-A (GB)
Title: Light control element for outputting polarised light over different angular ranges.
Inventor: EVANS ALLAN
IPC: G02B5/30
Filed: 2003-08-30
Abstract: A light controlling element 15 comprises vertical linear polarisers 16 positioned between transparent substrates 17, and serves to output light having a first polarisation state in a first angular range and light having a second, different polarisation state in a second, greater angular range. The linear polarisers 16 may be horizontal (Figure 5), and the system may be incorporated in a display having a display panel such as an LCD, switchable half wave plate and backlight (Figure 6). The light controller may be used in a three dimensional, autostereoscopic or dual view display. Also disclosed are manufacturing methods adhering stacked polarising sheets together, removing selected polariser regions and providing polarising material or light transmitting substrates in recesses in the element.
Patent GB-2408097-A (GB)
Title: Squat position detector
Inventor: HARROD GRAHAM
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A squat position detector includes a means of emitting a beam of light, a means of detecting the beam of light, a means of indicating when the light beam has been obstructed and a means of positioning the light emission and light detection devices. The light emission and light detection devices are mounted separately in free-standing tubular constructions 1,7,10 that allow the height of the light beam to be adjusted by the user. The length of the beam may be adjusted by moving the two halves of the device towards or away from each other. Breaking of the beam ideally produces an audible signal detectable by the user.
Patent GB-2397915-A (GB)
Title: User editable server side web page editor
Inventor: BOOKER PAUL SIMON
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A web server comprising a memory and an information processor, the memory including a stored web page viewable by a remote user, wherein the stored web page is alterable by the remote user in at least one of appearance and function.