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Patent GB-2409842-A (GB)
Title: Collision obstacle detection apparatus for a vehicle.
Inventor: HATTORI YOSHIYUKI
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: The present colliding obstacle detection apparatus comprises a pedestrian bumper 20, which is supported below a front bumper 50 of the vehicle by a body of the vehicle, at least one collision detector 1,200, which is located on the pedestrian bumper and a control circuit 2, 3 which determines whether the collision has actually occurred based on a detection signal outputted by the at least one collision detector. The front end of the pedestrian bumper vertically aligns with or extending ahead of that of the front bumper. The at least one collision detector detects one of a collision of the pedestrian bumper with an obstacle, and a presence of the obstacle in a close proximity to the pedestrian bumper. When the control circuit determines that the collision has actually occurred, the circuit activates a colliding obstacle protector 4 for protecting the obstacle, especially a pedestrian. The obstacle protector may be a hood air bag or a hood lifting mechanism. Preferably the at least one collision detector may include an impedance sensor having a coil, a capacitance sensor, a colliding load sensor and/or an ultrasonic sensor.
Patent GB-2424146-A (GB)
Title: Stand-alone car receiver
Inventor: PHILIPS LIEVEN
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: A stand-alone car receiver for a car entertainment system has a receiver module 11, server processor 12, memory 13 and interface to external devices such as mobile phones via a short range WLAN or Bluetooth link. The receiver module 11 is implemented with a field programmable gate array (FPGA) and application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) and is reconfigurable for receiving various types of broadcast data (e.g. S-DMB, DVB-S, WiMAX, GPS) which is stored in the memory 13. The data can then be transmitted to individual mobile phones for display. Missing packets in data received by receiver module 11 can be transferred through a cellular network to a mobile phone and from the mobile phone to the receiver. The receiver can be integrated with the car's telematics system by connection to the car multimedia bus (e.g. MOST). The receiver provides for locally stored multimedia content accessible by mobile phone users on demand without connection to the network.
Patent GB-2425560-A (GB)
Title: Window assembly comprising separable inner element, glazing element and outer element
Inventor: WHILE IAN CLIVE
IPC: E06B3/26
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: A window assembly comprising an outer element 101, an inner element 106 and at least one glazed element 105 intermediate the inner and outer elements wherein the glazed and inner elements are adapted to be separated from the outer element. The glazed and inner elements may be mounted on hinges such that they may be pivoted separately with respect to the outer element.
Patent GB-2426278-A (GB)
Title: A climbing formwork system
Inventor: LIMITED SGB SERVICES
IPC: E04G11/28
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: A climbing formwork system comprises an elongate track 1 and a moveable formwork support assembly 3. The track is securable to a building structure 2 so as to lie substantially vertically up the building and has a plurality of support formations (33, Figure 10) at spaced apart positions along its length. The support assembly is selectively moveable up the building structure along the track, and to facilitate this the support assembly carries at least one latch 23 which is pivotally mounted about a respective substantially horizontal axis and is biased towards a locking position in which it engages a support formation on the track such that said support assembly can hang from the support formation as shown in Figure 15. The or each latch has a cam surface (37, Figure 10) configured to bear against the or each successive support formation so that the latch rotates out of its locking position in order to allow passage of the last latch past each successive support formation as the support assembly is moved up the track.
Patent GB-2415741-A (GB)
Title: Rotor and keys for a lock including tumblers radially displaced in at least two directions
Inventor: CERON DANIEL
IPC: E05B19/00
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: Rotor (1) for a rotor-type locking device operated by a key (3), said rotor (1) presenting a central chamber (10), a series of slots (11) and locking tumblers (12, 13). The rotor is characterised in that at least one tumbler (13) is brought into the unlocked position by a displacement in a direction (B) different from the direction of displacement (H) of at least two other tumblers (12) in order to bring them into the unlocked position. The nibs of said tumblers (12, 13) extend into the chamber along an inner face adapted to face an operating channel 20 on the key 3. The tumblers 12, 13 slide in the slots 11 under the action of return springs 14. At least two of the tumblers 12, 13 comprise at least one spigot 24 adapted to allow the tumblers 12, 13 to be brought into an unlocked position using a master key. The end of at least one tumbler may comprise an enlarged part.
Patent GB-2412339-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a gear
Inventor: ADCOCK NEIL WALTER
IPC: F16H57/039
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a gear comprising: machining a metal blank to form a component comprising a cylindrical hollow shaft having a gear wheel integral therewith which extends radially outwardly from a midpoint of the shaft, the gear wheel having indentations provided on substantially planar side surfaces thereof; sandwiching the gear wheel between a pair of washers; and applying a pair of conical or frusto-conical end stops to the machined component to engage apertures at the ends of the hollow shaft, the end stops acting to align the axis of the shaft with a chosen axis; then applying a pair of tools to the washers to force the washers against the substantially planar side surfaces of the gear wheel of the machined component to deform the metal of the washers to flow into the indentations on the side surfaces and thereby to secure the washers on the gear wheel.
Patent GB-2438013-A (GB)
Title: Chilling utensil and method of use
Inventor: OMDOLL PAUL
IPC: F25D3/06
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: The present invention comprises a device for chilling warm material that has a body with at least a partially hollow interior, a mouth situated on the body providing access to the hollow interior of the body. In one form, the mouth is located below the top of said body such that when the hollow interior of said body is filled with liquid, at least a portion of the hollow interior remains unfilled with the liquid to provide a space for expansion of the liquid. In another form, the cover for the mouth includes an extension extending above the mouth to provide a space for expansion of the liquid.
Patent GB-2412991-A (GB)
Title: Interactive real time grid-based graphical trading system
Inventor: RAM PRANIL
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2003-01-03
Abstract: This PCT Application to be published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2421719-A (GB)
Title: Buffer conveyor with collapsible belt
Inventor: STRONG JOHN R
IPC: B65G17/00
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A buffer conveyor 12 for conveying conformable work products (e.g. meat products) 66 includes a collapsible conveyor belt 13. The buffer conveyor has an infeed section 14, a collapsible intermediate section 16, and an outfeed section 18. The infeed section 14 may be driven at a non-continuous speed, and the outfeed section 18 may be driven at a uniform, or non-continuous speed, but the average speed of both the infeed 14 and outfeed 18 sections is the same. The intermediate section 16 of the conveyor 12 is driven at a non-uniform speed that is slower than, but proportional to, the speed of the infeed 14 section.
Patent GB-2434195-A (GB)
Title: Drying apparatus with a liquid dispersal system utilising a high frequency agitator
Inventor: CHURCHILL JOHN
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A drying apparatus 10 comprises an outer case 12 with a portion of the outer case defining a cavity 16 in which articles can be dried, an outlet 26 located at a lower end of the cavity, and a liquid dispersion unit 28. The liquid dispersion unit comprises a collector 100 downstream of the outlet and a liquid evaporation unit 102 in communication with the collector. The liquid evaporation unit comprises a high frequency agitator. Preferably, the high frequency agitator is a piezo-electric device or an ultrasonic generator designed to agitate the surface of the liquid. An airflow generator 104, such as a fan, may be provided for exhausting evaporated liquid from the collector to the exterior of the outer case. The drying apparatus may be a hand dryer where the cavity is dimensioned to receive a user's hands. Alternatively, the drying apparatus may be a laundry dryer where the cavity is dimensioned to receive textiles. Preferably, the liquid evaporated by the drying apparatus comprises waste water. In use, liquid is evaporated at a low energy cost and removed from the drying apparatus hygienically and economically.
Patent GB-2435632-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing an environmentally sensitive label
Inventor: UFFINDELL CHRISTINE
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A system for and method of manufacturing an environmentally sensitive label, comprising the steps of selecting an environmental sensitivity characteristic such as temperature, determining a chemical composition required to give the selected characteristic, mixing inactive chemical components according to the determined chemical composition, and printing a label having a portion 4 with the selected environmental sensitivity characteristic. This provides an indicator system which is easy and economical to manufacture and is able to monitor reliably the history of an associated article. Portion 4 is printed using a bubble jet printer with separate reservoirs 18, 20 for the chemical components 22,24. These may comprise an enzyme and an indicator with a base chemical. Chemical selection may be under software control. The colour of portion 4 varies with temperature and time.
Patent GB-2438637-A (GB)
Title: Active lighting system having automatically changing light effect.
Inventor: DYSON JACOB
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: The lighting effect is achieved by the movement of a conical light deflector 10 and parabolic reflector 20 unit relative to a light source 50 by means of an eccentrically mounted cam 40 driven by a motor 60. The reflector is formed from a plurality of ring shaped facets 25 which in turn, are formed from paraboloids having different focal distances.
Patent GB-2426047-A (GB)
Title: Downhole flow measurement in a well
Inventor: SPEK ALEXANDER MICHAEL VAN DER
IPC: G01F1/7084
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: A method for downhole flow measurement comprises installing a fibre optical distributed temperature sensor (DTS) system along at least part of the length of an inflow region of the well and using the sensor to measure fluctuations of the temperature of fluids flowing from the formation into the well and the velocity at which said natural fluctuations migrate in downstream direction through the well. The measured temperature variations may be low frequency temperature fluctuations of between 0.1 and 0.5 Degrees Celsius, which gradually die out downstream of the inflow region(s) of the well.
Patent GB-2440541-A (GB)
Title: A doorstop
Inventor: SALES ALAN EDWARD
IPC: E05C17/54
Filed: 2006-08-03
Abstract: A doorstop 2 comprising a body 4, a sloping portion 6 on the body, and abutment means 8 defining the width of the sloping portion, the doorstop being for fitting under a bottom corner of an open door 10 such that when fitted the sloping portion extends in the plane of the door, the sloping portion being of a width which prevents substantial sideways movement of the door over the sloping portion and wherein the abutment means 8 prevent the door from being forced over the sides 16 of the sloping portion. The sloping portion may be planar or concave. A handle 24, preferably magnetic, and attached to the doorstop via a cord 22 may be used to remove the stop from the door. A hook, ring or magnet may be provided on the underside of the doorstop to enable easy stowage. Slide resistant means such as ridges may be provided.
Patent GB-2429805-A (GB)
Title: Memory correction system and method
Inventor: THAYER LARRY JAY
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: An error correction system and method operable to identify and correct a memory module disposed within a computer memory system (300). In one embodiment, the memory system (300) comprises a plurality of memory modules (108-1 to 108-N) organized as a number of error correction code (ECC) domains, wherein each ECC domain (306) includes a set of memory modules (308A, 308B), each memory module comprising a plurality of memory devices. A module error correction engine (106/305B) is operable in association with a memory controller (104/302) operably coupled to the plurality of memory modules (108-1 to 108-N), the module error correction engine (106/305B) operating to identify which one of the memory modules of a particular ECC domain (306) is defective and thereby recover the defective memory module's data based on a redundant memory module (31) associated with the particular ECC domain (306).
Patent GB-2426098-A (GB)
Title: Non-capitalization weighted indexing system, method and computer program product
Inventor: ARNOTT ROBERT D
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A passive investment system based on indices created from various metrics is disclosed. The indexes may be built with metrics other than market capitalization weighting, price weighting or equal weighting. These metrics may include, but are not limited to book value, sales, revenue, earnings, earnings per share, income, income growth rate, dividends, dividends per share, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, etc. Non-financial metrics may also be used to build indexes to create passive investment systems. Additionally, a combination of financial non-market capitalization metrics may be used along with non-financial metrics to create passive investment systems. Once the index is built, it may be used as a basis to purchase securities for a portfolio. As the data underlying the indexes changes because of, e.g., economic activity, the index may be updated and may be used as a basis to rebalance the portfolio. Alternatively, the index can be rebalanced when a pre-determined threshold is reached. Specifically excluded are widely-used capitalization-weighted indexes and price-weighted indexes, in which the price of a security contributes in a substantial way to the calculation of the weight of that security in the index or the portfolio. Valuation indifferent indexes of the present invention avoid overexposure to overvalued securities and underexposure to undervalued securities, as compared with conventional capitalization-weighted and price-weighted. Also specifically excluded are equal weighting weighted indexes.
Patent GB-2431014-A (GB)
Title: Optical sampling cell with concave and convex surfaces
Inventor: GUNNING MARK JULIAN
IPC: G01N21/03
Filed: 2006-09-22
Abstract: An infra-red liquid sampling cell 11 has a sapphire base plate 16 with a part-spherical concave recess 20. A sapphire upper plate 17 is hinged relative to the base plate 16 and has a convex lower surface 31 of larger radius of curvature than the recess 20. When the upper plate 17 is lowered into contact with the base plate 16 its convex surface 31 contacts the liquid sample 14 thereby excluding air bubbles and, when in contact with the edge 22 of the recess 20, produces a well-defined sample thickness. An infra-red source 19 directs radiation down through both plates 17 and 16 and the liquid sample 14 to a detector 12.
Patent GB-2443021-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring System using Multi-Hop Mesh Networks
Inventor: HINDS IAN
IPC: G08B29/00
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: A monitoring system including a plurality of monitoring devices (102) each configured to communicate with at least one of the other monitoring devices using a first communications network (N1) and a monitor signal processor (104) wherein each monitor device is configured to communicate with the monitor signal processor using the first communication network (N1) and a second communication network (N2). The first and second network may be WiFi mesh networks and messages may be relayed by multi hop. The monitoring devices are configured such that if one monitoring device detects an alert state in another monitoring device then the first monitoring device transfers the alert signal to the monitor signal processor using the first communication network and/or the second communications network. The monitoring device may investigate the alert signal by attempting to communicate with at least one monitoring device.
Patent GB-2432152-A (GB)
Title: Cap with visible tamper-indicating seal
Inventor: HIDDING DOUGLAS J
IPC: B65D51/20
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: The inventions disclosed herein include a clear cap and tamper-indicating seal or liner 4, a translucent cap and seal combination, an improved cap embodying a raised ridge for providing a contact surface on the top of the cap, among other inventions. The preferred cap 2a is at least partially non-opaque to allow a customer to perceive the tamper-indicating seal through the cap at the point of purchase. The tamper-indicating seal serves as a label, wherein the customer can perceive, through the cap, information such as printing and as a tamper evident seal, wherein the customer can perceive, through the cap, at the point of purchase, whether the seal has been breached. The cap 2a comprises a cover 20a and skirt 22a, a protuberance for holding the seal 4 near an underside of the cap and a raised portion or ridge (80, figure 10).
Patent GB-2446813-A (GB)
Title: Annular clamp with temporary clip to facilitate assembly
Inventor: HARTIG GUENTHER
IPC: F16L23/04
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: An annular clamp 110 comprises a split ring 116 having two ends 118, 120 and a clip 126. There is an outwardly extending lug 122, 124 on each end 118, 120 of the split ring. The clip 126 has a saw tooth profile and can engage the lug 130b to retain the split ring in a plurality of positions between the open and closed configurations. The clip 126 allows the split ring 116 to be temporarily retained in position while the clamping bolt 136 is tightened. The clamp 110 is used for connecting pipes, and the clip 126 makes it easier to assemble the annular clamp 110, especially when access is restricted.
Patent GB-2447243-A (GB)
Title: Random number generation method
Inventor: HOPTROFF RICHARD
IPC: G06F7/58
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of generating random numbers in digital electronic devices such as microcontrollers, such that two devices, when programmed and operated in the same manner, generate different random numbers. The method involves using a variable property of a component in a digital device to generate an unpredictable value for a random number seed. Internal clock inaccuracies of an oscillator, ADC conversion variations or digital logic trigger level variations can be used to generate an unpredictable value. The properties may vary as a result of manufacture, temperature or operating voltage.
Patent GB-2432974-A (GB)
Title: A group iii-v compound semiconductor and a method for producing the same
Inventor: SASAKI MAKOTO
IPC: H01L33/06
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A group 111-V compound semiconductor is provided. The group 111-V compound semiconductor comprises an n-type layer (1), a p-type layer (7) represented by a formula InaGabAlcN, having a thickness of not less than 300 nm, and a multiple quantum well structure which exists between the n-type layer and the p-type layer, has at least two quantum well structures (4) including two barrier layers (5) and a quantum well layer represented by InxGayAlzN between the barrier layers; and a ratio of R/  a  of not more than 42.5 %, wherein R is an average mole fraction of indium nitride in the quantum well layer, which is measured by X-ray diffraction, and   a  is a mole fraction of indium nitride calculated from a wavelength of light emitted from the group 111-V compound semiconductor due to current injection.
Patent GB-2436528-A (GB)
Title: Device for examining an orifice
Inventor: BAKHTYARI-NEJAD-ESFAHANI ARASH
IPC: A61M29/00
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: The device comprises mounting means 12 for a light source 14 for illuminating the orifice, a connector 28 for detachably mounting a dilator 16, and dilator actuating means 15,18,20 for operating a mounted dilator. In use slide 15, 18 is moved so that projection 20 moves down through a V-shaped groove on the rear surface 22 of the dilator. As the width of the groove reduces the movement causes the blades to move apart. The actuating means may be spring biased. The device may also incorporate a moveably mounted magnifying lens (250, fig 6). The device may have electrical connection means 11 for a handheld battery unit.
Patent GB-2447992-A (GB)
Title: Proportional to absolute temperature circuit
Inventor: ROKOS GEORGE HEDLEY STORM
IPC: G01K7/01
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A circuit for use in a current source or a proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT) sensor or in a bandgap regulator comprises a PTAT cell having two parallel current branches each including at least one transistor and at least one resistor, and a control circuit for determining the relationship between the driving currents through the two branches. Transistor QND in the first branch has a higher effective current density than that of a second transistor QNW in the second branch so as to develop control voltages (VBE) across the first and second transistors whose difference (  W  VBE) is regulated by the voltage across a regulating resistor RNW in the second branch. A further regulating resistor RPW is provided in the first branch, the voltage drop across which regulates the effective difference in current densities between a third transistor QPW and a reference transistor. Substantially the whole of at least one   W  VBE voltage is developed across a regulating resistor or resistors in each of the two branches for each full VBE of potential that is needed to bias the circuit into its operating condition. The reference transistor may either be the first transistor (fig 7, QD) or a fourth transistor QPD, and may use opposite polarity transistors. The transistors may be bipolar types or field effect transisitors (FET). Currents in both branches generate voltages across the regulating resistors which allow an improved signal to noise ratio for the circuit.
Patent GB-2439212-A (GB)
Title: Espagnolette locking system with deadbolt for a window or door
Inventor: LAPORTA GIOVANNI MARIA
IPC: E05C9/04
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: The present invention provides an espagnolette locking system comprising an espagnolette locking mechanism including at least one locking pin 1 mounted on a slider 2, and operated by a handle engaging at 12 into a rotary driving member, such as a cam or pinion 11 or lever acting to convert the rotational handle movement to linear movement of the slider. The rotary driving member has integrally formed thereon or integrally assembled thereto a deadbolt 14 whereby the rotational movement of the rotary driving member simultaneously rotationally deploys the deadbolt 14 to engage in a keep. The mechanism can have means to indicate the state of the lock as well as means to produce a sound (such as a finger 19 engaging over teeth 20) as the mechanism is operated. Keep structures can be provided with camming ramps to engage centring pins on the slider, latches to engage further locking pins on the slider and biasing springs to increase door/window sealing. The slider can operate shoot bolt mechanisms and an additional bolt may be mounted adjacent and parallel to each shoot bolt to engage a further keep releasably attached to the shoot bolt keep. The additional bolt may be axially adjustable.