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Patent GB-2441813-A (GB)
Title: Improved field emission backplate
Inventor: ROSE MERVYN JOHN
IPC: H01J1/304
Filed: 2006-08-07
Abstract: An improved method of manufacture of a field emission backplate, and a backplate produced by the method, used in a field emission device. The backplate 5 is based on, for example, amorphous silicon such that voltage pulses or current stressing produces filamentary elements that contain conducting particles. A thin layer 25 of hydrogenated amorphous silicon is deposited on a thin film of metal 15. Patterned counter electrodes 30 are provided and an electrical signal supplied to permanently change the structure of layer 25. Laser radiation may also be used to provide an emitting structure.
Patent GB-2439625-A (GB)
Title: A contact lens safety apparatus
Inventor: KNOX ALASTAIR
IPC: A61L12/08
Filed: 2006-11-03
Abstract: A contact lens safety apparatus invented as one unit with at least an elevating and de-elevating bowl 90. The contact lens safety apparatus can be opened or closed by lids 30 and a contact lens safely placed in 90, which can be submerged into solution contained in a reservoir 60. The contact lens after being placed in the contact lens safety apparatus for a period of time can be replaced back into the eye. The apparatus has two seals, one (160, figure 3) for breaking on initial use and one (lid 30) for subsequent resealing.
Patent GB-2444918-A (GB)
Title: Ladder assembly
Inventor: THOMAS KEVIN GEOFFREY
IPC: B60R9/042
Filed: 2006-12-18
Abstract: A ladder assembly for mounting a fixed rigid ladder on a vehicle comprises a ladder housing, a retaining door 16 provided across the open end of the ladder housing, and a door actuation member 18. A trigger member 20a extends outwardly from a ladder stile. An axle is provided between the stiles at the other end of the ladder. A control spindle 38 provided towards the open end of the housing prevents tilting movement of the ladder until the axle is aligned with it. A return member 44 and return lip 46 prevent the ladder accidentally pushing the door 16 open. An operating arm 18a extends from the actuation member 18, for manually driving the actuation member 18 to open and close the door 16. The operating arm 18a engages the trigger member 20a to partially push the ladder out of the housing, and the trigger member 20a engages the operating arm 18a to close the door 16.
Patent GB-2445922-A (GB)
Title: Football table with three-dimensional effect display
Inventor: YANG LIEN-CHUAN
IPC: A63F7/06
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: A football table (100) with three-dimensional effect comprises a main body (10), a playfield (11), foot stands (12) and a plurality of control bars (13), wherein each control bar (13) includes a plurality of figures (14) and two ends of the main body (10) are provided with goals (16), the main body (10) and the playfield (11) are provided with at least one decoration support (20) each of which has an image display surface (21) for producing a three-dimensional effect to present different three-dimensional images. The three-dimensional image may be provided by hologram or lenticular lens.
Patent GB-2448742-A (GB)
Title: Platform or stage edging
Inventor: GINN ELLIS CHARLES
IPC: E04F19/02
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: An elongate strip for indicating a platform or stage edge comprises a base <B>14</B> for resting on the platform, a back <B>16</B> and a further surface <B>20</B> which overlies the platform surface in the edge region and includes means to indicate an edge of said platform. The strip may incorporate light reflecting or emitting means <B>34</B>, <B>38</B>. Attachment means, which may be detachable, may be provided for attaching the strip to a platform edge. The strip may be wedge shaped. The strip may also include anchoring means for anchoring items, such as cables, wires or ropes, to the strip. The anchoring means may be provided as grooves or tubes. The further surface may be ridged or stepped and may include means to attach a barrier.
Patent GB-2451226-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for the creation, management and authentication of links between people, entities, objects and devices
Inventor: BUCUK ASIM
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A system for mutually authenticating links between people, entities, objects and devices comprises at least two wireless devices 116, 110 capable of short range communication (Bluetooth, WiFi, infrared etc), each having an associated server database 118, 112 storing unique identifiers and between which authorisation data is transmitted. A first wireless device 116 searches for proximal wireless devices and graphically displays them. On selection of a displayed device 110, an IP address of a server 112 is determined from which access authorisation to the device 110 is requested. The server 112 authenticates the user of the first device 116 by requesting verification from the displayed device 110 or from a server 118 associated with the first device. On verification the user of the first device may access personal data associated with the user of the device 110, control the device 110 or access a service offered by the server 112. Embodiments also relate to wirelessly unlocking vehicles, billboard advertising, cash point machines, currency transfers, voting and banking.
Patent GB-2436992-A (GB)
Title: Power generation using vibrations from a sandscreen
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: A system usable with a well comprises a sandscreen 158, and a power generator mounted to the sandscreen 158 to respond to vibrational energy from the sandscreen 158 to generate power for a downhole component. A flow diverter 160 may be mounted on the sandscreen 158 to enhance vibration.
Patent GB-2441711-A (GB)
Title: System and method for using operator as a repeater
Inventor: FITZGIBBON JAMES J
IPC: G05B19/02
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A moveable barrier operator that is used as a repeater includes a receiver device having an input, a transmitter device having an output, an apparatus responsive to predetermined signals received by the receiver for controlling the position of a barrier; and a controller. The controller is coupled to the receiver device and the transmitter device and controller is programmed to receive a signal from a signaling actuation device at the input of the receiver device. The controller is programmed to responsively re-transmit the signal to at least one other moveable barrier operator from the output of the transmitter device when indicated by the signal.
Patent GB-2457731-A (GB)
Title: Fan control
Inventor: PENFOLD TIMOTHY DAVID
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2008-02-25
Abstract: A fan assembly 1 comprises fluid pressure sensors 13, 15 located to measure the fluid pressure upstream and downstream of a fan impeller 11, control means being provided to calculate a pressure difference across the impeller 11 and a volume flow rate from the measured pressure values, the control means further comparing the volume flow rate with a desired volume flow rate and adjusting the fan impeller speed such that the desired rate is achieved. The volume flow rate may be calculated using the pressure difference and a pre-determined characteristic of the fan impeller 11, the pre-determined characteristic preferably being a fan characteristic curve of the impeller 11 which represents the relationship between the pressure difference and the volume flow rate. The fan impeller 11 may comprise backward curved blades inclined away from the direction of rotation of the impeller 11.
Patent GB-2458967-A (GB)
Title: A Delivery Container with two stage opening and proof of delivery
Inventor: NESLING ANDREW EDWARD
IPC: A47G29/14
Filed: 2008-05-19
Abstract: There is provided a lockable container (1) for receiving items. The container comprises means for generating a random code when the container is locked, and means for transferring the code to a person locking the container. A memory is provided for storing the code. The container further comprises means (2) for unlocking the container to a first stage, in which the contents of the container can be viewed by a user but not removed from the container, and means for transferring the code to the user when the container is unlocked at the first stage. The container can then be unlocked to a second stage (3), in which the user can remove the contents of the container. The first stage preferably equates to unlocking an opaque outer door, the second stage preferably unlocking a transparent inner door such as a mesh grill. Alternatively, the container may comprise a flexible drawstring bag, wherein the drawstring is operable to partially open the bag to reveal the contents, then fully open it to remove the contents. The code may be proof of delivery such as a barcode, it may be encrypted and retransferred, it preferably comprises the container's unique serial number and date and time stamps. Upon opening the first door the delivery is viewed and the code may be displayed, if the delivery is accepted, the second door is opened. The code is then stored in memory associated with the box. The code may be flagged as delivery accepted.
Patent GB-2461872-A (GB)
Title: Concrete Matrix Structure
Inventor: WALDRON PETER
IPC: B65D88/52
Filed: 2008-07-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a parallelepiped matrix structure used in underground systems where substantial voids are required for the storage and transportation of fluids and as passageways for the reception of cabling. The parallelepiped structure 10 comprises interleaved panels 12, each panel being moulded from concrete and being rectangular in plan and comprising a plurality of slots (22 figure 1a) along their top edges (16 figure 1a). The panels are interleaved in order to provide the structure 10. Tongues (13 figure 1a) between adjacent slots (22 figure 1a) are supported on both sides against movement perpendicular to the plane of the panel 12 by ridges (24a,b) on the supporting panel, such that any weakness is mitigated. The structure 10 is suitable to accept vehicular loading whilst the panels are still light enough to be manipulated by hand. The panels are preferably moulded in moulds assembled from blow or vacuum moulded sheets placed together in a sandwich.
Patent GB-2453034-A (GB)
Title: Field sequential driving method for an active matrix LCD apparatus
Inventor: TANAKA SAKAE
IPC: G09G3/34
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: The present invention provides an active matrix liquid crystal display apparatus, of field sequential driving method, characterized in that: within one 1H period (horizontal scan period), from a data line alternately and time-dividedly in 1/2H, two different color data are sent to a gate electrode line, such that two separate rows of 1/2V gate electrode lines can be operated in the vertical direction. The timing is alternated in 1/2H to turn off each gate electrode line and the signal data of each different color can be written into the two different rows of 1/2V pixels. The data writing operations are performed from the top to the bottom of the display screen or from the bottom to the top. In alternative embodiments one 1H period is divided into 1/3H and three different colour data are sent such that three separate rows of 1/3V gate electrode lines can be operated in the vertical direction.
Patent GB-2464983-A (GB)
Title: Appliance for weeding and similar tasks
Inventor: HARRISON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01B75/00
Filed: 2008-11-03
Abstract: A device suitable for sitting on, especially while weeding or performing similar tasks, comprises a container A, a lid G adapted to support the weight of the user, a base B that is stable on the ground, and a hole E to allow items to be placed or stored in the container. The device may have at least one handle F, may have two handles that are substantially parallel to one another, or may have no handles. The device may be square, circular, triangular, D-shaped, oval or any other suitable shape in plan view.
Patent GB-2467744-A (GB)
Title: Comminuting machine
Inventor: JENSSON GUDMUNDUR ORN
IPC: B02C4/00
Filed: 2009-02-11
Abstract: A comminuting machine has two cylindrical arrays of rotatable blades, and an openable surrounding support structure carrying fixed blades, openable such as for cleaning or unclogging purposes.
Patent GB-2467924-A (GB)
Title: Drainage and irrigation system
Inventor: JONES MARK R
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 2009-02-19
Abstract: The drainage and irrigation system, for use with domestic, industrial, sports or leisure ground-works, comprises a channelled mat covered with an upper permeable membrane 4. The mat is formed from upper 1 and lower 2 sections which each include raised inserts which form, in use, channels between them through which water can drain or into which water can be back-filled. The mat has drainage holes in its upper and lower sections and a hose system is connectable to the outer edging of the mats. The system may include a pallet which can be integral or detachable. The mats are preferably formed from rubber granules in a resin suspension.
Patent GB-2469485-A (GB)
Title: Paving block spacer
Inventor: MARTI ALBERT GELI
IPC: C05G5/00
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: The paving block spacer, for aiding the placing of paving blocks and the growth of grass between the laid blocks, comprises a body 1 formed from a water-degradable organic material with an impregnation of liquid fertilizer and an outer coating with water-based varnish, the spacer having a rectangular prismatic shape with an indefinite length within which a number of vertical holes 2 are provided. Vertical notches 4 are preferably provided along the sides of the spacer to help facilitate the division of the spacer body into smaller lengths.
Patent GB-2469493-A (GB)
Title: Wok stabiliser
Inventor: YUNG-HOK RICHARD FRANCIS
IPC: A47J36/34
Filed: 2009-04-16
Abstract: The invention when fitted to an existing wok ring /holder and adjusted to hold the wok pan handle will prevent any wok pan slippage and provide greater safety when used for static cooking. The wok stabiliser has a clip B on a bracket A which mounts on to the existing wok ring / holder of any commercial wok cooker. The bracket arm C has a nut welded to its end with a locknut D useable after setting the required height of a threaded spindle E which on its end has a wok pan handle cradle F.
Patent GB-2471339-A (GB)
Title: Retractable Display System
Inventor: SOUTER GARY
IPC: A47B51/00
Filed: 2009-06-27
Abstract: A secure display system 10 comprising hollow base 12 and display unit 17 fully telescopically retractable into the base, a lift means (22, fig 5) providing vertical movement, guide rails (35, fig 2) being fitted on opposite sides of the display unit or base and roller bearings (38, fig 3) fitted to the other of the display unit or base and moving along the guide rails. There may be three guide surfaces on each guide rail, allowing vertical but not horizontal movement. The lift may be a rotatable, vertical, screw threaded strut mounted centrally on the base (23, fig 5), rotated by electric motor and having a manual override (fig 5) and manual lockable switch (41, fig 3). Sensors may detect upper and lower limits of travel of the unit and thus cut power to the motor. The display unit may have a removable lower shelf 18 for maintenance access and may have a reinforced top plinth. The base 12 may be made of steel. The system is particularly useful for displaying valuable goods.
Patent GB-2459217-A (GB)
Title: Drill bits and other downhole tools with hardfacing having tungsten carbide pellets and other hard materials
Inventor: BIRD JAY S
IPC: C23C30/00
Filed: 2008-01-03
Abstract: A hardfacing is provided to protect surfaces of drill bits and other downhole tools. The hardfacing may include tungsten carbide particles or pellets formed with an optimum weight percentage of binding material and dispersed within and bonded to a matrix deposit. The tungsten carbide particles may be formed by sintering or other appropriate techniques. The tungsten carbide particles may have generally spherical shapes, partially spherical shapes or non-spherical shapes.
Patent GB-2462518-A (GB)
Title: In-line testing of the concentration of a chemical in a water-containing system
Inventor: DAY PAUL
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2009-07-30
Abstract: In-line testing of the concentration of a selected chemical in water by measuring the amount of light at a predetermined wavelength transmitted through the water. The detected signal is transmitted to a pre-calibrated measuring and display means which calculates the concentration of the chemical and by reference to predetermined concentration thresholds provides a visual display of acceptable or non-acceptable additive concentration. The apparatus may be fitted to the pipe work of a central heating system for measuring inhibitor concentration. The apparatus may comprise casing 1, test button 2, 'on' indicator 3 and a display of LED indicators 4, 5, 6. The operative pushes test button 2 causing power to flow to two UV light emitters (8, 9 Fig. 2). The light is received at photocell (11, Fig.2). The apparatus may be used in the initial commissioning or ongoing monitoring of a water-containing system.
Patent GB-2459219-A (GB)
Title: Computer system
Inventor: HOLDSWORTH RICHARD BRIAN MARK
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: A mobile internet page computer system for generating mobile internet pages for viewing by mobile communication devices preferably configured for each device, the system comprising a memory, a processor, an input for receiving a request for one or more mobile internet pages from mobile telephones, a plurality of data chunks stored in the memory each data chunk corresponding to a specific purpose /function, page generation means for compiling a mobile internet page from data chunks stored in the memory, chunk selection means for selecting chunks in the memory that correspond to a page request, for enabling the page generation means to compile a page corresponding to the request, chunk adaptation means to adapt data chunks, a database stored in the memory comprising data relating to a plurality of mobile communication devices of different configurations and information on adaptations to be made to data chunks corresponding to the different configurations, wherein the computer system is configured so that on receipt of a page request from an identified type of mobile communication device at the input, the chunk selection means determines which data chunks should be used to compile a page to be viewed by the requester, specific information is retrieved from the database corresponding to the identified model, and preferably the determined chunks, the chunk adaptation means uses the specific information to adapt each of the determined chunks in accordance with the specific information, and the page generation means compiles a page from the adapted data chunks for sending to the identified mobile telephone, and preferably transmits the page so that it is operably accessed by the mobile device that sent the page request.
Patent GB-2459629-A (GB)
Title: Assessment and analysis of software security flaws
Inventor: LOCKHART MALCOLM WRIGHT
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: Security assessment and vulnerability testing of software applications is performed based at least in part on application metadata in order to determine an appropriate assurance level and associated test plan that includes multiple types of analysis. Steps from each test are combined into a "custom" or "application-specific" workflow, and the results of each test may then be correlated with other results to identify potential vulnerabilities and/or faults.
Patent GB-2465254-A (GB)
Title: Customer service centre resource management
Inventor: KOHLER JOYLEE E
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: The system 100 monitors the activity of customers, agents, and industry experts in a network 107 for topics 102 which may be relevant to a business, and the interests 103 in those topics. A resource manager 105 determines if there is enough interest to warrant adding a skill. If there is not enough interest, the system continues to monitor for topics and interests. If there is enough interest, the system projects a resource, such as a call agent, network or employee, needed for a skill. The system determines if the resource needed for the skill exists in an internal resource. If the resource needed for the skill exists in an internal resource, the internal resource is reallocated. If the resource needed for the skill does exist in the internal resource, the system monitors the network for an external resource that has the skill.
Patent GB-488807-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to gun mountings
IPC: B64D7/02
Filed: 1937-04-08
Abstract: 488,807. Gun mountings. SIEMENS APPARATE UND MASCHINEN GES. April 8, 1937, No. 10065. Convention date, April 9, 1936. [Class 92 (i)] A gun mounting, particularly for use on aircraft, comprises a gunsupport movable along a track and means for tilting the support in a plane perpendicular to the track, said means being operated by the movement of the support along the track. The invention is shown applied to an aeroplane wherein the tilting of the support allows the gun to clear the fuselage for low-angle firing. The gun 1 is mounted for training and elevation in a support 3 forming part of a carriage 4 fitted with rollers 6, 7 for movement along a track 5 which is shaped to the curved surface of the fuselage. For tilting the support 3 in relation to its displacement along the track 5, a guide ring 8 having a major axis considerably greater than that of the track, and spaced from the latter by struts 10, is straddled by a yoke 9 projecting upwardly from the carriage 4. The latter is fitted with a reversible motor 13 for driving a pulley 16 over which is looped an endless belt 19 guided over tension-rollers 17, 18 and a flange 20 on the track 5. The rollers 17, 18 are geared to a pinion 16a fast with the pulley 16 which is driven through a bevelgear 15, 14. The drive between the motorshaft 30 and the gear 14 comprises a selflocking two-way coupling and a planet-gear. Referring to Figs. 8, 10 and 11, the coupling comprises a disc 31 fixed to the shaft 30 having axially-projecting lugs 31a, b, c, overlapping a disc 33 on the shaft 32 from which the gear 15 is driven, The lugs on the disc 31 alternate with lugs 33a, b, c on the edge of the disc 33 which are fitted with springs 47a, b, c acting to force rollers 43a .... f towards the lugs on the disc 31. The disc 33 is formed with spaced arcuate recesses 45 whereby one set of the rollers is jammed between this disc and the casing 46, which is fixed to the motor-shaft 30, in either direction of rotation of the latter. On stoppage of the motor, the carriage 4 is locked in its adjusted position by the rollers 43 which prevent rotation of the shaft 32 except from the shaft 30. The shaft 32 is coupled to the shaft 37 of the gear 14 by a planet-gear actuated by an eccentric trunnion 34 on the end of the shaft 32. Freely-mounted on the trunnion 34 are pinions 35, 36 which are connected to one another and have external teeth meshing respectively with an internal gear 38 on the shaft 37, and an internal gear 39 rotatably-mounted on the casing. The gear 39 has exterior teeth 39<1> for engagement by a locking-pawl 41 which is released by means of a knob 42 to free the carriage for hand-operation. In a modification (not shown) the gun-support may be fitted at each side with a pair of studs engaging curved grooves in a rim which is mounted for rotation with respect to the fixed guide 8.