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Patent GB-2420767-A (GB)
Title: Right hand drive vehicle forward view mirror
Inventor: BUTLER ROBERT JON
IPC: B60R1/10
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A right hand drive vehicle forward view mirror comprising a weatherproof casing 10 with two large transparent sides 13, 16, two mirrors 11, 12 facing inwards and being offset at an angle so that an object ahead is reflected in one mirror 11 and observed in the other mirror 12 and a clamp 15 which may be adjusted by a ball pivot 14 for attachment to the existing overtaking mirror. Preferably the casing 10 may be attached to the outside of any vehicle. The casing 10 may be totally transparent, or it may have opaque side regions. The mirror 11 facing oncoming traffic may have a convex surface. The forward view mirror enables a driver to see the road ahead particularly when overtaking in countries that drive on the right hand side of the road.
Patent GB-2410121-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic sensor with NOL in pinned structure
Inventor: IKARASHI KAZUAKI
IPC: H01L43/08
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: A nonmagnetic material-noncontact layer forming a fixed magnetic layer 35 is formed using CoFe, a nonmagnetic material-contact layer 55 is formed using Co, and an NOL 54 is provided between the nonmgnetic material-noncontact layer 53 and the nonmagnetic material-contact layer. In addition, the average film thickness of the nonmagnetic material-contact layer is set in the range of 16 to 19 Ñ. Accordingly, compared to a three-layered structure composed of CoFe, an NOL, and CoFe or a three-layered structure composed of Co, an NOL, and Co, which has been conventionally used, the rate (  W  R/R) of chance in resistance and the unidirectional exchange bias magnetic field (Hex*) can both be improved to a satisfactory level. The NOL is formed by oxidation of layer 53 and has a mirror reflection effect. In one embodiment the NOL has intermittent portions and Cr oxide layers.
Patent GB-2405614-A (GB)
Title: Printing system
Inventor: WILCOX MICHAEL ARTHUR JOHN
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: A colour printing system comprising a combination of at least four, and preferably six colouring materials, each of a different colour, wherein these colours are selected from (1) an orange-red; (2) a violet-red; (3) a violet-blue; (4) a green-blue; (5) a green-yellow; and (6) an orange-yellow: as well as white and black. This system may be incorporated into a wide range of printing devices and provides a means of achieving a wide range of colours.
Patent GB-2423257-A (GB)
Title: A golf training accessory
Inventor: BROOKS ROGER JOHN
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: A protector for a golf club comprises material 1 such as cotton or felt, releasably attached to the head of the club 4 preferably by adhesive 2,3. The material has a low level of abrasion and a low noise level. When used in conjunction with a putting guide 6, the material contacts the guide, and prevents damage to the club head.
Patent GB-2418983-A (GB)
Title: A battery case including controlled ventilation
Inventor: WU YI-CHIEH
IPC: H01M10/625
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A battery case internal ventilation structure controls the internal temperature of a battery case 10 used for storing a plurality of batteries 11. The batteries are separated from one another and from internal surfaces of the battery case by ventilation spaces 101. The case includes a plurality of inlets 12 and a plurality of outlets 13, and the ventilation structure includes at least one fan 30. The ventilation structure has temperature sensing and control, defined by temperature controller 20 which may be a temperature resistor, arranged for sensing and controlling the case internal temperature. The fan can be disposed at either the inlet or outlet or at both inlet and outlet when several fans are used. The fan or fans can deliver or extract air to/from the battery case. The battery case can be ventilated when the battery cells are in use, or when the cells are being recharged, or when not in use but subject to a temperature exceeding the predetermined threshold. The battery case may include a filter 40 to prevent foreign matter entering.
Patent GB-2424609-A (GB)
Title: Fastener installation tool including means for disabling the tool
Inventor: DEAR AIDEN ROBERT
IPC: B21J15/06
Filed: 2005-04-02
Abstract: In a fastener tool, a constant flow of compressed air is supplied. When the tool is not in use however the constant flow of compressed air results in wastage. The tool is therefore provided with a trigger 10 that is adapted when in a first position to stop the flow of compressed air through the tool in order to disable the tool and when in a second position to actuate installation means.
Patent GB-2426316-A (GB)
Title: Steering wheel having moveable element activated in response to driver tiredness.
Inventor: GULDE ALEXANDER
IPC: B62D1/04
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: A steering wheel 1 is installed in a motor vehicle and connected to a monitoring arrangement 3, configured to provide a signal to the steering wheel in response to a driver using the wheel being tired. The steering wheel incorporates a moveable element 16 and an actuator 18. The actuator may be actuated in response to a signal from the monitoring arrangement to move the moveable element to alter the dimensions of a section of a rim 12 of the wheel to alert the driver. The steering wheel thus provides a tactile alert signal to the driver.
Patent GB-2430772-A (GB)
Title: User interface method and apparatus
Inventor: MCCAFFREY DAVID CHARLES
IPC: G06N7/00
Filed: 2005-10-01
Abstract: A computer implemented method for displaying values for an output variable. The method comprises: displaying a first user interface element configured to present values of a first input variable; displaying a second user interface element configured to present values of a second input variable; displaying a third user interface element configured to present values of an output variable, said output variable varying in dependence upon said first and second input variables; receiving first user input of a value for said first variable via said first user interface element; receiving second user input of a value for said second variable via said second user interface element; and updating said third user interface element to indicate at least one value of said output variable in response to said first user input and said second user input. The method finds particular application in determining price estimates or rack prices for the wholesale fuel market.
Patent GB-2420241-A (GB)
Title: Optical projection system
Inventor: PALMATEER JOHN W
IPC: H04N9/31
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: An optical projection system in which an image can be registered onto an object is disclosed. A projector 18 projects targets 22, 24 onto an object 12 during measurement or inspection processes. A camera 14 locates a target 20, in mechanical communication with the object, and the system captures any misalignment between the targets so that the orientation of the projector can be determined. An image rendering device 16 can adjust the locations of the projected targets until the projected target and target are aligned. An image may then be projected onto the object, which may be in more than one colour and contain text. The image rendering device may store a 3D representation of the object, which is converted to a 2D image for projection.
Patent GB-2432596-A (GB)
Title: Odour trap for sanitary drain assembly
Inventor: WALDRON ALEX
IPC: E03C1/288
Filed: 2005-11-26
Abstract: An odour trap for a sanitary drain assembly (1) comprises a drain sleeve (4) to define a seat for a float closure (7), the sleeve acting, in use, as a conduit for fluid flow and the closure being buoyant in the fluid flow. Preferably, the sleeve is provided with an apertured cap (9).
Patent GB-2434713-A (GB)
Title: Method for data reception in wireless receiver
Inventor: VANDEPLAS TOM
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A method for completing or correcting data stored in a first device arranged for wireless reception of signals suitable for multimedia information transfer over a first wireless connection, said data being received incompletely or in error through the first wireless connection, said first device further being arranged for setting up a second wireless connection, said second wireless connection being bidirectional, comprising the steps of: establishing a bidirectional wireless connection between the first device and a second device, said second device being similar to the first device or being a wireless access point, checking through the bidirectional wireless connection if data missing or in error in the first device is available in the second device, transmitting the data missing or in error in the first device from the second device to the first device, completing or correcting the data in the first device using the transmitted data.
Patent GB-2441807-A (GB)
Title: Media content sharing service
Inventor: GRANT ROBERT
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A method of sharing media, such as video clips, among a plurality of mobile device users 17-a, 17-b, 17-c is provided, in which classification information is assigned to media submitted by a subscriber 6 before it is transmitted to a processing module 1. The media classification information is compared with classification information relating to contacts of the subscriber 6 and the contacts are alerted to the presence of media in the processing module 1 in accordance with the result of the comparison. The contacts may then request that the media is delivered to their mobile devices 17-a, 17-b, 17-c. A method of configuring a subscriber mobile phone 7 to enable media classification to be performed thereon is also provided.
Patent GB-2428190-A (GB)
Title: Locking mechanism for castor
Inventor: LI WEI-YEH
IPC: B62B7/04
Filed: 2006-07-12
Abstract: A steering control mechanism 3 for a castor wheel to switch between a fixed-direction steering (non swivel) mode and a free direction steering (swivel) mode. The downward movement of a pressing member 4, e.g. a push button, causes the engagement of a positioning pin 34 in a wheel support with a positioning hole (26 Figure 4) to achieve a fixed-direction steering mode and the subsequent downward movement of the pressing member 4 retracts the positioning pin 34 to achieve a non-fixed-direction or free-steering mode. The castor is for use on a baby stroller and the pressing member system prevents damage to the upper surface of the user's shoe.
Patent GB-2433550-A (GB)
Title: Turbine disk and forward shaft arrangement in a gas turbine engine
Inventor: HIGGENS CRAIG WILLIAM
IPC: F01D5/02
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: A gas turbine section of a gas turbine engine includes a first stage turbine disk 114, a forward outer seal 170 carried on the turbine disk 114 and a forward shaft 130 cooperating with the first stage turbine disk 114 for transmitting torque generated by the turbine section to a compressor section of the engine. The forward shaft 130 intersects the first stage turbine disk 114 at a non-perpendicular angle in the area of the disk hub 120, eg the diameter of the forward shaft 130 may be reduced where it meets the first stage disk 114, for directing sufficient hot air against the disk hub 120 to balance the thermal response rate of the disk hub 120 to the thermal expansion rate of the forward outer seal 170. The forward shaft 130 and first stage disk 114 may be formed integrally with a gradually curved transition to promote swirl to enhance heat transfer.
Patent GB-2434246-A (GB)
Title: Selectively protecting motion sensitive component in a computerized device
Inventor: CROMER DARYL CARVIS
IPC: G11B19/04
Filed: 2007-01-11
Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for balancing the read and write requirements of applications 306 running in a computerized system against the requirements to protect a motion sensitive device 324, (212) in the system and requirements to protect data. The apparatus includes an application interface 310, a motion policy module 314, (214), and a control module 318 (216). The application interface 310 delivers configuration parameters and system information to the motion policy module 314 which establishes a policy for controlling the motion sensitive devices. The control module is configured to selectively communicate with one or more applications running in the computerized system and motion sensitive devices on the system. The control module executes actions to protect motion sensitive devices and system data and to maintain data read and write rates on the system in accordance with the configured protection policies and inputs from motion sensor devices. The motion sensitive device can be a hard disc drive (HDD) and the executed action can be parking the heads of the disc drive.
Patent GB-2449902-A (GB)
Title: Weighing apparatus
Inventor: VERHAEGHE DIDIER O M
IPC: G01G19/08
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: A weighing apparatus for weighing bales on the bale chute of a square baler, comprises a weighing table 16 supported on one side of a support frame 18 by means of a single load beam 10 and movably supported on the other side by a ball joint 30 on the support frame 18. A transducer measures the inclination of the weighing table 16 relative to the horizontal and a processor determines the weight of the bale by applying to the force sensed by the load beam 10 a correction factor determined by the measured inclination.
Patent GB-2439662-A (GB)
Title: Sulphur-tolerant anode for solid oxide fuel cell
Inventor: BAYLESS DAVID J
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: An anode for a solid oxide fuel cell. The anode is not harmed by sulfa-containing compounds, nor is its resistance increased thereby. The anode has two layers, including a "protective" layer (A) and a layer (B) that oxidizes molecular hydrogen The protectiv layer has a diffusion rate for molecular hydrogen that exceeds its diffusion rate for sulfur-containing compounds, and has an oxidation rate for sulfur-containing compounds that exceeds its oxidation rate for molecular hydrogen. The first anode layer can be selected fro the group of Lanthanum Strontium Titanate (LST) and Lanthanum Strontium Vanadate (LSV), and the second anode layer is made of Gadolinium Doped Cerium oxide (GDC) and nickel. The first layer can include Yttria Stabilized Ziroonia (YSZ), and the second layer can include YSZ interspersed throughout the layer as a separate phase.
Patent GB-2453525-A (GB)
Title: Radio resource management
Inventor: GRANDBLAISE DAVID
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: A wireless communication unit (101) for a radio communication system receives a geographical radio resource token allocated to the unit controller (117). The token provides a radio resource right allocation to the wireless communication unit (101) for a first geographical area. A radio resource manager (407) then determines a radio resource usage parameter in response to the allocation. Specifically, the radio resource manager (407) may only determine the radio resource usage parameter if the location estimate is within the first geographical area. The radio communication system may be a heterogeneous communication system. The invention may allow effective overall centralised radio resource management while allowing distributed radio resource management procedures and techniques to be used.
Patent GB-2453977-A (GB)
Title: An inventory control system for monitoring the removal and replacement of inventory items
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM WESLEY
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: A container (2) has drawers (6a - 6f) for storing inventory items such as tools and a means for monitoring the removal and replacement of these inventory items. The monitoring system includes at least one electrical or electronic system and a removable electronics module (100) including circuitry (14,28) associated with the or each electrical or electronic system. The drawers (6a - 6f) have compartments with sensors (e.g. Hall effect sensors) for indicating the removal or replacement of items to the monitoring system. There may be a display to show which items are absent or present. Since the electronics module (100) is removable, disconnectable from the rest of the monitoring system, its repair or replacement is facilitated.
Patent GB-2455329-A (GB)
Title: Fibre enriched cereal products
Inventor: VERBIEST EDWIN
IPC: A23L7/196
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A cereal product comprises cereal kernels, where the cereal kernels have been at least partially milled and are coated with a coating layer. The coating layer comprises a protein matrix having particles of a dietary fibre ingredient dispersed therein. Also provided is a method of making a fibre-enriched dry cereal product that comprises the steps of coating cereal kernels that have been at least partially milled with particles of a dietary fibre ingredient and an aqueous dispersion containing a protein. The coated cereal kernels are then dried. The dietary fibre ingredient may be a powdered stabilized cereal bran. The coated cereal products may be cooked in excess water to give cooked products having high dietary fibre content and improved palatability.
Patent GB-2455560-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible core for casting
Inventor: WONG NATALIE
IPC: B22C9/10
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A core 10 for casting a container comprises; a casting surface 16 with the core divided into at least two core segments 12, 14. The casting surface of each segment has a division surface 18 which is spaced apart from the division surface of neighbouring segments by a gap 20 which is spanned by a collapsible member (40; fig 4), such that substantially all of the casting surface is free of the collapsible member. The collapsible member is frangible, may have a waisted section part way along the width which is substantially parallel to the division surface in use, and may be concave, with the apex directed into the gap. The division surfaces may comprise a part (52, 54; fig7) which extends from each core segment so that they overlap when aligned. The collapsible member may comprise a honeycomb structure, or a material which ignites at a temperature below the melting point of the core material. A method for use is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2443747-A (GB)
Title: Contending for the medium with a mixture of backwards-compatible wireless devices
Inventor: STEPHENS ADRIAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2007-12-18
Abstract: In a wireless network in which a central network device (e.g., an access point) communicates with multiple generations of mobile wireless devices that are backward compatible but not forward compatible, each generation of device may be selectively put into a mode that permits contending for the medium or a mode that does not permit contenting for the medium, through the use of packets that are formatted to be recognizable by some generations but not all generations.
Patent GB-2446518-A (GB)
Title: System for making dimensional measurements using camera-based positioning approach
Inventor: WESTERN COLIN
IPC: G01B11/00
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: A measurement system for measuring the bore inner diameter of an automotive engine block. The measurement system measures dimensions of bores AO to A3 in an engine block 10 conveyed on a transport conveyor 2. The measurement system includes: a CCD camera positioned above the transport conveyor 2; an air micrometer for measuring dimensions; a movement system for relatively moving the CCD camera and the air micrometer with respect to the transport conveyor 2; and a controller (5, Fig.4) for performing control thereof. The controller captures by way of the CCD camera, the bore AO and the side surface A of the engine block 10 conveyed on the transport conveyor 2, identifies the positions of the remaining bores A1 to A3 in the engine block 10 based on the captured images, and brings the micrometer into proximity to the bores AO to A3 for dimensional measurement.
Patent GB-2448399-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for removing inorganic components from sewage in a sewer
Inventor: FROMMANN CHRISTIAN
IPC: E03F5/14
Filed: 2008-03-27
Abstract: Apparatus for removing inorganic components (10) from sewage in a sewer (1) comprises a flow device (2), a discharge apparatus (4) and a sieve apparatus (6). The flow device (2) is arranged above the sewer bottom (17) in order that it effects a sewage flow at least partially in the direction of the sewer bottom (17) and/or the sieve apparatus (6).
Patent GB-2447151-A (GB)
Title: Integrated black and coloured ink printheads
Inventor: HART BRIAN C
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: An inkjet printhead comprising a substrate 38 with ink ejection devices; a first plurality of nozzles 52, each having an opening substantially in a first plane p1; a second plurality of nozzles 54, 56, 58, each having an opening substantially in a second plane p2, wherein the first plane p1 and second plane p2 are substantially non-coplanar.
Patent GB-2453400-A (GB)
Title: DRAM cell with magnetic capacitor
Inventor: LAI JAMES CHYI
IPC: H01L27/108
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: A DRAM cell includes a substrate, a transistor, and a magnetic capacitor. The magnetic capacitor includes a first electrode layer, a high dielectric constant insulating layer formed on the surface of the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer formed on the surface of the dielectric layer. The DRAM cell increases the density, simplifies the manufacturing process, and reduces or eliminates leakage current and the refresh rate. A DRAM cell with the magnetic capacitor formed in multiple layers is also provided.
Patent GB-2449757-A (GB)
Title: Knockdown collapsible container
Inventor: BARBALHO DANIEL
IPC: B65D6/18
Filed: 2008-05-28
Abstract: The container includes a base to which two side walls 24 and two end walls 28 are hingeably connected, such that the walls can be collapsed onto the base (22, Fig.1). The end walls are latched to the side walls via a latch 42 and latch engagement means. The latch is mounted on the side wall via a flexible arm 43 that allows it to move in a plane parallel to the side wall, and it is characterized by having a ramp 44 which interacts with the latch engagement means, which also has a first ramp 64 to deflect the latch until it snaps into a latched position. Once in the latched position, the latch has a rounded convex surface 46 that engages a second, steeper, ramp 66 on the latch engagement means is so as to allow release from the latched position upon application of a knockdown force.
Patent GB-2457746-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for tiling a surface
Inventor: BACON KENNETH ROY FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 2008-10-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for tiling a surface and comprises a mounting structure and a plurality of spacers. The mounting structure comprises a lattice 1 having a plurality of horizontal and vertical edges 2 which meet to form junctions 4 which define a plurality of apertures 5. The lattice may comprise tabs 7 which are shaped to mate with corresponding slots 8 on adjoining lattices. Cross shaped raised portions 7, 6a and 6b are provided on the lattice to correctly position the tiles. Spacers (11 figure 3) may be used at the junctions 4 to ensure the spacing between the tiles is even. The lattice and the spacers are preferably made from ABS. The lattice may be fixed to a surface by nails which pass through holes 8 or alternatively the lattice may be glued to the surface.