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Patent GB-2388262-A (GB)
Title: An intelligent serial battery charger and charging block
Inventor: YAU KWOK WONG
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2002-09-02
Abstract: A serial battery charger including a number of serially connected battery charging sections in which the battery charging section is characterized by a first and second parallelly connected branches. The first branch includes terminals for connecting to the battery to be charged and a current blocking device and the second branch includes a by-passing switch which shunts across the terminals of the first branch when activated. The blocking device in the first branch prevents adverse reverse current flow from the battery to the charger when there is no power supply and also functions as a current block to prevent adverse flow of current from the battery into the shunting by-passing switch when the power supply to the charging section is in operation. This invention provides a simple solution to fulfil the conflicting requirements of an intelligent serial battery charger.
Patent GB-2395247-A (GB)
Title: A timing belt tensioner for an automobile having plastic outer and inner bodies secured by ultrasonic welding
Inventor: HASHIMOTO HIROSHI
IPC: B29C65/08
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A tensioner, in which an inner body and an outer body, which can deal with tensioner mounting forms and tension imparting functions required from various engines can be assembled and its efficient production and reliable assembling without wobbling and clattering can be performed. A body 22 of a tensioner 21 is composed of plastic outer and inner bodies 23 and 24 formed by different members respectively. The outer body 23 is provided with a tensioner mounting means and an inner body fitting hole 23a, the inner body is provided with a plunger accommodating hole 24a, a plunger 26 biased by a compression spring 27 is slidably fitted into the plunger accommodating hole 24a, a bottom portion of the plunger accommodating hole 24a is provided with a check valve 31, and at least the inner body 24, the check valve 31, the compression spring 27 and the plunger 26 form an inner body side unit 33, which imparts proper tension. Further, the inner body 24, which forms the inner body side unit 33 is adapted to be fixed into the inner body fitting hole 23a of the outer body 23 by heat welding.
Patent GB-2400074-A (GB)
Title: Security feature for banknote and other security documents
Inventor: CRICKETT MARK PHILIP
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a security feature which can be verified by rubbing together two parts of the sheet and security documents made therefrom. A sheet 10 has at least two areas 11,12 displaced laterally from each other, said areas being provided with surface relief in the form of a plurality of embossed lines raised relative to the normal plane of the sheet. The sheet is foldable to enable the at least two areas to be brought into contact with each other and rubbed relative to each other thereby giving rise to an audible sound and a distinct tactile effect.
Patent GB-2406603-A (GB)
Title: Error proof anti-chucking wedge assembly
Inventor: SCHUBRING GARY LELAND
IPC: B23P17/00
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: A pair of anti-chucking vehicle wedge members <B>18</B>, <B>36</B> comprises one wedge member <B>18</B> of a first type and one wedge member <B>36</B> of a second type. Each wedge member <B>18</B>, <B>36</B> has a formation. The formation is in a first orientation on the member of the first type <B>18</B> and a second orientation on the member of the second type <B>36</B>. The formations may allow the wedge members <B>18</B>, <B>36</B> to be distinguished from each other and identified as "right" or "left" handed wedges. The formations may limit installation of the member of the first type <B>18</B> to a first mating surface <B>14</B> of the vehicle and limit installation of the member of the second type <B>36</B> to a second mating surface <B>16</B> of the vehicle, possibly by engagement of each formation with a correspondingly oriented hole <B>32</B>, <B>48</B> on the respective mating surface <B>14</B>, <B>16</B>. This may have the effect that each wedge member <B>18</B>, <B>36</B> can only be mounted on the correct side of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2420061-A (GB)
Title: Secure email communication using a central server
Inventor: RAVEN BRIAN K
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: Creating a secure data connection between a first computer, associated with a first user, and a central server, encrypting the message using a first digital certificate stored on the first computer and transmitting the encrypted message to the central server and associated post-box for storage in a data area associated with a second user, whereby the second user is able to access the central server via a secure data connection from a second computer, to download the message from the data area. Before a user is able to send or receive a first message, he must verify his identity by registering with the server via an email sent to his unique email address. The email includes a hyperlink which leads to a data input form.
Patent GB-2409244-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating slickline pump
Inventor: RED J TIMS
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A downhole pumping system comprises a reciprocating hydraulic slickline pump 10 and a source of fluid. The pump member is reciprocated axially, within a chamber, by a slickline 30 to change the volume of the chamber and the pressure of the fluid therein. The fluid may be hydraulic fluid and may be stored in a source chamber of variable volume. The pump member may be a plunger having a fluid passage therethrough. The fluid from the pump may be used to actuate a downhole tool 300 such as a packer or bridge plug.
Patent GB-2421308-A (GB)
Title: Method for accelerating reprocessing of a navigation route
Inventor: CHEN STEPHEN
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: A method for accelerating reprocessing of a navigation route to update the navigation route includes the procedures of (1) activating reprocessing, (2) comparing route nodes, (3) integrating the navigation routes, (4) updating the navigation route. The method does not have to repeat the entire navigation process occurred to the conventional navigation system and can rapidly update the new navigation route. The step of activating reprocessing involves keeping data from the original route and activating process for a new navigation route. Comparing route nodes involves processing the new navigation route from where the deviated vehicle is located and comparing nodes with nodes on the original route until the same node is found. The new route is then integrated into the original route (step 3) and the integrated routes become the navigation route (step 4). Activating reprocessing is initiated upon detection of a route deviation based on vehicle distance from the original navigation route and vehicle direction.
Patent GB-2422155-A (GB)
Title: Roof structures
Inventor: JONES DENNIS ANTHONY
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A roof structure e.g. a conservatory comprises a ridge beam 10, an eaves beam (12 figure 1) at a lower elevation than the ridge beam, and inclined glazing bars 14 extending between the eave and ridge beams. At least one glazing bar is pivotally connected to the ridge beam by a connector 22 attached to the upper end of the glazing bar, characterized in that the pivotal connection is so located that the glazing bar pivots about an axis at or adjacent the upper edge of the glazing bar. The pivotal connection may comprise interengaging male and female or spigot 30 and socket 32 formations, one formation may be provided on the connector and the other on the ridge beam.
Patent GB-2414147-A (GB)
Title: Equaliser comprising a first filter for adapting filter coefficients and a second filter for equalising data using the adapted coefficients
Inventor: LAROSA CHRISTOPHER P
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: An apparatus (100) and a method (400) suitable for use in a communication device by equalizing an input signal received to mitigate multipath distortion effects present in the input signal in the communication device are provided. A first filter (102) samples the input signal (104) and generates a first filter output (106) based upon the sampled input signal and a filter coefficient array (108). An error signal (112) is then generated based upon a difference between the first filter output (106) and a desired signal (114), and the filter coefficient array (108) is updated based upon a product of the error signal (112) and an adaptation constant (118). A second filter (126) samples a delayed input signal (124) and generates a second filter output (128) based upon the sampled delayed input signal and the filter coefficient array (108). The duration of the delay (120) applied to the input signal or/and the adaptation "constant" may be varied based upon a rate of change of the input signal.
Patent GB-2428146-A (GB)
Title: AGC system for receiver, particularly for TETRA signals
Inventor: AYUN MOSHE BEN
IPC: H03G3/20
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A receiver 100 includes rf amplifier 105, mixer 107/108, and baseband channels 115 and 117 which include analogue to digital converters 128 and 138. RMS estimator 139 receives the ADC outputs and communicates with digital agc controller 141. Digital signal processor 140 receives the ADC outputs and calculates (161, fig.2) a peak to average ratio (PAR) of the ADC signals. An algorithm (fig.2, 163; fig.3) in the DSP140 receives PAR and RSSI estimates and establishes whether an unwanted out of band signal which may have activated the AGC is due to an interfering TETRA II (TEDS) signal. The algorithm sends an appropriate AGC threshold value to digital AGC controller 141. The AGC system overcomes problems that arise when there signals of different types, e.g. TETRA I and TETRA II, in the same spectrum.
Patent GB-2427409-A (GB)
Title: Solid treatment block
Inventor: CHEUNG TAK-WAI
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: A solid treatments block, comprises: <UL ST="-"> <LI>10-40 wt % linear alkyl benzene sulphonate surfactant; <LI>8-40 wt % alpha-olefin sulphonate surfactant; <LI>10-40 wt % one or more fatty-acid derived mono- or di-alkanol amides ; <LI>5-30 wt % diluent material e.g. sodium sulphate; <LI>0.1-15 wt % filler e.g. silica <LI>0.05-7 wt % bleach. </UL> The composition may optionally contain a hydrocarbon solvent and further additives. The sulphonates may be the only surfactants present, or co-surfactants may be used. The solid treatment block is preferably used as an ITB toilet cleaner.
Patent GB-2431631-A (GB)
Title: Invalid hoist
Inventor: DALE GERALD
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: An invalid hoist or powered spreader bar comprises an enclosure 9 including a motor, battery and controller for driving a drum 17 on which a tape 2 is wound, the housing also having hooks (4, 5, 6, 7 fig 1) to which a harness may be attached, the tape having means such as a hook (1 fig 1) at its end remote from the housing to secure the tape to an overhead support such as ceiling and mans by which the tape may be detached from the hoist. The tape may terminate in a loop through which is fitted a rod 16 the end of which may fit into cut outs 15 in the drum. Alternatively the tape may comprise a main tape which may join a small length of tape attached to the drum. The tape have an enlarged end and may pass through a slot in the drum and be held in place by retainers which reduce the slot.
Patent GB-2437255-A (GB)
Title: A skate shoe
Inventor: HEARD LEIGH
IPC: A63C17/00
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: A skate shoe comprises two or more wheels fitted horizontally under the heel and a ground engaging toe piece. The ground engaging toe piece provides means to stand, walk or run before jumping sideways into the rolling position.
Patent GB-2420239-A (GB)
Title: Optimising the position of a lens of a fixed focus digital camera module
Inventor: WENSTRAND JOHN S
IPC: G02B27/62
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: A method of focusing a digital camera module 40 with an image sensor (14,Fig2) is disclosed comprising capturing an image of a test target 86 with the digital camera module 40, determining a focus quality of the image with the image sensor (14,Fig2), outputting a signal related to the focus quality of the image from the digital camera module 40 to a focusing station 80 external to the digital camera module 40, and determining whether a position of a lens (12,Fig2) from the image sensor (14,Fig2) within the digital camera module 40 should be altered to improve a focus quality of subsequently captured images.
Patent GB-2432628-A (GB)
Title: Slider for security zip having lateral blocking members
Inventor: DAWSON PETER GEORGE
IPC: A44B19/30
Filed: 2005-11-26
Abstract: A security slider 11 for a zip fastener has means for locking to another slider 11 and blocking members 12 to prevent the zip from being opened by moving the stringers laterally.
Patent GB-2420670-A (GB)
Title: Contour correction of a video signal
Inventor: NAKO MASAHIRO
IPC: H04N5/14
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: A picture quality correction circuit 200 is provided which performs contour correction by forming a histogram of frequency components of an input video signal S1. The correction circuit has a filter circuit 10 for extracting frequency components in an inputted video signal, a level change circuit 13 for changing levels of the frequency components, and adder circuit 14 for adding outputs of the level change circuit to the input video signal, a histogram detection circuit 11 for detecting a histogram in relation to levels of the extracted frequency components and a control circuit 12 for controlling the level change circuit in accordance with the results of detection by the histogram detection circuit. In a further embodiment the histogram may be detected in relation to levels of second frequency components extracted by a second filter circuit, and the control circuit may be used to control the pass bands of the first and second filter circuits in accordance with the results of detection by the histogram circuit.
Patent GB-2424479-A (GB)
Title: RNA labelling using RNA ligating enzymes
Inventor: WANG HUI
IPC: G01N33/60
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: Methods are described in which a sample containing RNA is contacted with an enzyme having an RNA ligation activity (e.g. T4 RNA ligase, RNA ligase II, yeast poly A polymerase, E. coli poly A polymerase or terminal transferase) in the presence of a labelled substrate to provide labelled RNA. The observable label can for example be a chromogenic moiety, a fluorophore (e.g. Cy3, Cy5 or Alexa dye), a mass label, a spin label or a radiolabel. Methods of performing an array analysis of a labelled RNA sample are also described.
Patent GB-2430050-A (GB)
Title: Timepiece with releasable hand assembly
Inventor: EDINGTON IAN
IPC: G04B19/04
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: A timepiece 10 with a hands sub-assembly 60 comprises a plurality of hands 65,67,69 that are connected together so as each to be capable of rotational movement about a common axis, and the hands sub-assembly 60 is releasably and operably engageable with a mechanism 20 for rotating the hands 65,67,69. The timepiece 10 may also have a removable face 50 thus allowing an alternative hand sub-assembly 60 and face 50 to be inserted into the timepiece 10. The hands 65,67,69 are connected together using a connecting member 64 which may be a conical or cylindrical shape.
Patent GB-2441985-A (GB)
Title: A submarine escape suit and liferaft pack assembly
Inventor: TAYLOR RICHARD
IPC: B63C9/06
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: A submarine escape suit assembly comprises a submarine escape suit 10 and a liferaft pack 11. The pack 11 is formed by an outer casing (20, Fig 2) that can be pulled open to access a sealed inner casing (21, Fig 2) containing a deflated liferaft and to expose a cord (30, Fig 6) on the inner pack which can be pulled to commence inflation of the liferaft. The outer casing may be formed by first and second parts (22a, 22b, Fig 2) connected by a releasable fastening (24, Fig 2) to allow opening of the outer casing. The outer casing may be connected to the suit by releasable straps (26, Fig 2) while the liferaft may be connected to the suit by a cord (27, Fig 6).
Patent GB-2442950-A (GB)
Title: An adsorbent particular product for treating contaminated liquid
Inventor: BROWN NIGEL WILLIS
IPC: B01J20/20
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: An adsorbent particular product for treating contaminated liquid is disclosed. The product comprises unexpanded intercalated graphite in particulate form, and is capable of electrochemical regeneration. The particulate form may be powder or flakes. The graphite has been intercalated with a precursor selected from sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, nitric acid, trifluoroacetic acid and perchloric acid. A method of making a product comprising mixing graphite and the precursor for an intercalating material, placing a body of the mixture between an anode and a cathode, applying a voltage across the anode and the cathode to pass a current therebetween and intercalate the graphite, is also claimed.
Patent GB-2431983-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool with angled spotlight consisting of ring-shaped LED
Inventor: CRAMER CHRISTOPH
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: A hand tool 100 has a light 106a for illuminating the work area 111 of a workpiece 101. The light is disposed to spotlight the work area at a defined angle   a  , preferably 40{. The light consists of a ring-shaped LED that produces a focussed cone of light rays. The light may adopt a first working position 'A' where the light marks a centre spot 109 for the tool. In a second position ('B', fig 2), the light serves to illuminate a wider area 110.
Patent GB-2443601-A (GB)
Title: A breast feeding garment
Inventor: BEGUM AMBIA
IPC: A41D1/215
Filed: 2006-11-11
Abstract: A garment to be worn over nursing mother's clothes that has an opening to allow a baby to breast feed while covering the rest of the mother's body and protecting the clothes of the nursing mother while breast feeding. The garment is constructed in a similar manner to a poncho/cape where the front of the poncho has two panels an upper panel and lower panel that overlap each other horizontally to provide a flap that overlies the breast area of the nursing mother thereby providing access to the breast. The lower panel 1e may be sewn to the upper panel 1f between the breasts of the wearer, and supported by straps 2A that are attached at the shoulder seams of the poncho. The straps may be detachably attached to the lower panel via numerous points of attachment 2B to allow greater accessibility if required and accommodate various sized wearer's.
Patent GB-2445577-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for quick imaging of a moving target
Inventor: CHEN ZHIQIANG
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: An apparatus for quick imaging and inspecting a moving target 1A, comprises: a passage 14 for the moving target passing therethrough, a scanning and imaging device irradiating radiation beam to the moving target passing through the passage to form an image thereof for inspection, a first determination unit 2,3 for determining whether the moving target has entered the passage and for counting the moving target entering the passage, a second determination unit 7 for determining the moving speed of the moving target in the passage; and a control unit for controlling the second determination unit to determine the moving speed of the moving target based on the detection signal from the first determination unit indicating the moving target having entered the passage, and for controlling the scanning and imaging device to irradiate radiation beam for the inspection of the moving target with a frequency corresponding to the moving speed of the moving target based on the determination result of the second determination unit.
Patent GB-2434284-A (GB)
Title: UMTS Radio link control with full concatenation
Inventor: MATUSZ PAWAL
IPC: H04L1/16
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: Enhanced throughput is achieved by using full concatenation of SDUs, SDU fragments, and STATUS PDUs within the protocol data units of a UMTS-based system.
Patent GB-2449436-A (GB)
Title: Fluid driven generator
Inventor: THAKE JEREMY RICHARD
IPC: F03B11/06
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: A device generates electricity from a moving fluid, the device comprises a generator having a rotating outer ring 7 with magnetic poles on an inner surface thereof, the outer ring 7 being rotatable by a fluid driven bladed rotor 1. The generator also has a stationary inner ring 8 having coils which in use generate electricity. The bladed rotor 1 may be driven by water or wind, and may be directly attached to the outer ring 7 of the generator, or supported separately there from and connected there to by torque transmission means. The blades may have a fixed pitch or may be adjustable. When driven by water, bearings 6 of the device may be water lubricated.
Patent GB-2437220-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for integrated communications with access control list, automatic notification and telephony services
Inventor: CHIA KEVIN MEI KWANG
IPC: H04L12/66
Filed: 2007-08-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method that enable a variety of instant messaging client systems to interact each other either via internet-enabled devices or mobile WAP devices, governed by access control level. AU the client systems connected to the instant messaging platform have mobile messaging services capability such as SMS and MMS to send out either text or multimedia message to another client via mobile network; coupled with the ability to initiate voice call using callback method. The present invention allows different client systems to have access to an integrated service combining various communication protocols ranging from wireless communications and automatic messaging to conventional wired communications. The integrated system of the present invention advantageously combines several servers for providing different databases for access by subscribers when logged into the integrated system. Various servers are further provided for implementing module specific tasks and services for supporting the various services delivered to the subscriber.
Patent GB-2452757-A (GB)
Title: Reaction time and fitness apparatus
Inventor: WALTON MIKE
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: A fitness apparatus designed to increase the reaction time and fitness of an athlete comprises a matrix of twenty one touch sensitive panels. A computer may randomly light any one of the twenty one panels and time how long it takes an athlete to touch the panel. The computer continues to light successive panels until the time period for a training session has been met. The size of the fitness apparatus may be based around the size of a premiership football goal and may be used to monitor and improve the reaction time of goalkeepers.
Patent GB-2438795-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid electric acoustic percussion instrument
Inventor: PICKENS KEITH A
IPC: G10H3/00
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: A hybrid electric/acoustic percussion instrument and percussion set containing the instrument. The instrument includes a hollow cylindrical shell having a first end and a second end and an inside cylindrical surface. A first substantially rigid plate having an outside surface and an inside surface is attached to at least the first end of the hollow cylindrical shell. A first resilient pad is attached to the outside surface of the first substantially rigid plate. An electroacoustic transducer is attached to the inside cylindrical surface of the hollow cylindrical shell.