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Patent GB-2396438-A (GB)
Title: Tip clearance control system
Inventor: LOFTUS PETER
IPC: F01D11/22
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A tip clearance control system, suitable for a gas turbine engine, includes a rotary assembly 4, a casing 3 and means (see also figures 3-5 ) to adjust a gap between a tip edge of the rotary assembly 4 and the casing 3. The gap adjustment means is used to close the gap between a tip edge of the rotary assembly 4 and the casing 3 until a rubbing contact is detected, after which the gap is opened to a desired value. The rubbing contact may be detected by a vibration sensor 2, and control means 21 may control the opening of the gap to a desired value. The tip clearance gap may be adjusted by relative constriction or expansion of the casing 3 or rotary assembly 4, or by axial displacement of casing segments. Relative constriction or expansion of the rotor assembly 4 may be achieved by selective cooling.
Patent GB-2400164-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow control
Inventor: WRIGHT ALAN THOMAS
IPC: F23N1/00
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: An apparatus 1 and method for controlling the flow of a fluid, such as combustion gas, through an outlet 2 includes a main body 23. The body has a cut-off stage 3, a gas modulating stage 4, and a gas pressure sensing stage 5. The gas flow rate through a valve 4a may be controlled by way of a valve microcontroller 6 in response to a signal generated from a user control E1 and/or a room thermostat E2. The sensing stage 5 provides an automatic, continuous, closed loop feedback control to the valve microcontroller by sensing pressure variations in fluid flow. The closed loop control of the gas flow rate flowing from the outlet 2 monitors the flow rate to ensure it is correct. The flow rate is varied to correspond to the rate determined or selected by the external operational control E. The apparatus may also include an electromagnetic valve.
Patent GB-2391354-A (GB)
Title: Rules-based configuration problem detection
Inventor: HELGREN MATTHEW J
IPC: G06N5/00
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: A system and method for identifying problems with a system configuration may evaluate system configuration information against one or more configuration recommendations or rules. The evaluated system configuration may include various types of software and hardware components which may impact the operations of the computer system. Rules may be any information identifying an issue or describing a recommended configuration for the software or hardware component. A knowledge-based language or a programming language analyzer may be used to specify the rules. In one embodiment, a rules engine may be used as part of the problem detection application to evaluate configuration data against associated rules. A rules engine may be any mechanism used to recognize, interpret and process the configuration data against the rules. The results of the evaluation process may be stored for further analysis.
Patent GB-2385622-A (GB)
Title: Casing apparatus
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2000-03-06
Abstract: Apparatus comprises a support member 3505 having a fluid passage 3540; a mandrel 3510 coupled to the support member 3505, the mandrel 3510 including a fluid passage 3545; a tubular member 3525 coupled to the mandrel 3510; and a shoe 3520 coupled to the tubular member 3525, the shoe 3520 including a fluid passage 3555; and a drilling assembly 3530,3535 coupled to the shoe 3520; wherein the fluid passages 3540,3545,3555 and the drilling assembly 3530,3535 are operably coupled.
Patent GB-2398380-A (GB)
Title: Method of indexing seizure risk due to flashing lights on video display, and system therefor
Inventor: KAMIJO KENICHI
IPC: G09G1/16
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: In order to generate a risk index of stress symptoms triggered by flashing lights on a scan-type video display screen, a video signal processor operates such as to implement temporal filtering 24 and spatial filtering 40 on a video signal applied thereto every field and to detect low temporal frequency components while excluding effects due to high spatial frequencies. A risk index generator 18 receives the low frequency components from the video signal processor and determines the risk index based thereon.
Patent GB-2402858-A (GB)
Title: A pyramidal plant pot with openable sides
Inventor: MILLAR LAURENCE
IPC: A01G9/00
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A plant pot which is pyramidal in shape with a wide base 6 and a narrow top 5. The plant pot sides 7 and 8 are openable being hinged about the point at which they meet the base. The edges of the sides are connected by a flexible gusset 4 which may be made of webbing. The sides have clips 2 which may be secured into locks 3 thus maintaining the integrity of the pyramidal shape of the pot.
Patent GB-2391846-A (GB)
Title: Ducted air power plant
Inventor: BRYANT ASHLEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A63H27/00
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A ducted air power plant, comprising a motor driven fan 7 situated in a duct 4, the fan 7 having an air intake side and in operation providing a high pressure air stream in the duct, and the fan being located adjacent air splitter means 8, the air splitter means 8 being arranged to divert the air stream into two or more subsidiary streams for delivery to respective jet nozzles 9 of the plant. The air splitter plate may be provided with air control blades 16 which can be moved to adjust air flow to the individual air jet nozzles. The plant may be used in a vehicle such as an aircraft in order to provide a vertical take-off and hover capability as well a level flight power source.
Patent GB-2396895-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum cleaner pipe coupling having a locking member and an unlocking lever
Inventor: JUNG JOO-SUCK
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner pipe coupling for connecting the extension pipe 121 to the operating handle 111 comprises a holder 100 which includes a first connection part 101 for connecting to the operating handle 111 and a second connection part 102 for connection to the extension pipe 121, with a locking hole 102a formed in the second connection part 102 which corresponds to a fixing hole 121a formed in the extension pipe 121. A cap 200 is connected to an outer surface of the second connection part 102 and includes an elastic locking member 210 integrally formed therein and elastically biased towards the locking position. The elastic locking member 210 having a hook 211 protruding radially inwards through the locking hole 102a and into the fixing hole 121a of the extension pipe 121, thereby locking it in position. An unlocking lever 300 is pivotally disposed on the outer surface of the holder 100 with a free end 310 being in contact with the elastic locking member 210, so that depression of the opposite end 320 of the unlocking lever 300 causes the elastic locking member 210 to move radially outwards into the unlocked position. Brackets may be formed on the holder 100 to support the pivot axis 500 of the unlocking lever 300. A compression spring may also be present to bias the elastic locking member 210 into the locked position.
Patent GB-2405629-A (GB)
Title: Flavoured mineral water
Inventor: DAVIS GARY ROBIN
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A single product which offers two alternative beverages by giving the consumer the option of dissolving the attached sweetened flavouring/additive into the mineral water, or other consumable liquid, to create a different beverage, or alternatively, discarding the sweetened flavouring/additive to retain the mineral water, or original beverage, as a drink (see 'description', pg 1). The liquid may be in a glass/PET bottle or a plastic/cardboard carton. The additive may be in the form of a tablet, capsule, powder or liquid, and may be attached to the container in any suitable way.
Patent GB-2390010-A (GB)
Title: Pant-like absorbent article using different material in the rear and in the front
Inventor: DATTA PAUL JOSEPH
IPC: A61F13/62
Filed: 2002-02-05
Abstract: A pant-like, prefastened, disposable absorbent article having side seams which include a front ear passively bonded to a back ear, wherein the front ear is releasable from the back ear desirably without tearing or damaging the back ear. The tearable front ear has a basis weight less than a basis weight of the back ear.
Patent GB-2406422-A (GB)
Title: Out of range tagging device
Inventor: FERNANDO JEHAN PETER
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: A tagging device made of two circuit's which interact with each other by means of infra-red signal, radio wave or electromagnetic signal. This device has a main control unit which monitors the distance of many individual sensor pads. Each pad can be attached to any desired tangible item. The main function of this devise is to deter, and/or significantly reduce the possibility of any tagged item of getting misplaced, lost or stolen, as each tag will be programmed with a pre-determined distance, and should any item pass or cross that barrier it will trigger the alarm and vibrating alert on the main control unit, which will identify the specific item.
Patent GB-2395798-A (GB)
Title: Polarized light converting unit with two integrated polarising beam splitters
Inventor: YATSU MASAHIKO
IPC: G02B5/30
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A polarized-light converting unit 4 includes first and second polarizing beam splitters 40,41 provided in an integral form. The first polarizing beam splitter 40 includes two incident planes on which two types of color light are respectively incident. The second polarizing beam splitter 41 includes both a quarter wave plate 412 and a first dichroic mirror 44, and a 1/4-wave plate 413 and a second dichroic mirror 45, both of which are disposed on two adjacent surfaces different from a junction surface with the first polarizing beam splitter 40 and an outgoing surface thereof. Also disclosed is a projector which includes the polarized light converting unit 4.
Patent GB-2390085-A (GB)
Title: Sheet media output device
Inventor: BOSS ROLAND
IPC: B65H29/60
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: A multiple bin output device (10) for use with an image forming device (12). The output device (10) comprises a plurality of removable bins (62, 64, 66) configured to receive sheets output by the image forming device (12). The output device (10) guides a sheet into a selected removable but otherwise stationary bin (62, 64, 66), with a sheet diversion system (60). Preferably the sheet deversion system (60) comprises sheet diverters (68, 70), moved by actuators (72, 74).
Patent GB-2407933-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone having two slidable keypads moving in different directions
Inventor: LEE CHIN-FA
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: The present invention is to provide a compact and easy-to-use hand-held communication electronic apparatus, which comprises a main housing having a display screen and control keys on the surface thereof; a first sliding keypad being combined with the main housing by means of a first rail, so that the first sliding keypad not only can be stored behind and parallel to the main housing, but also can be slid out from the bottom of the main housing; a second sliding keypad is combined with the first sliding keypad by means of a second rail, so that the second sliding keypad not only can be stored behind and parallel to the first sliding keypad, but also can be slid out from the side of the main housing.
Patent GB-2409923-A (GB)
Title: LCD bar code orientation
Inventor: LEWIS MARC
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: A bar code (4) can be more reliably scanned from an LCD (3) by arranging for the bar code (4) to be skewed relative to the polarisation of the front polarising filter of the LCD (3).
Patent GB-2401045-A (GB)
Title: Slug repellent comprising beetle extract
Inventor: GANI NARGIS ABDUL
IPC: A01N63/14
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: A slug repellent includes naturally occurring ground beetle extracts or secretions and is particularly used to deter slugs in the vining of peas. The beetles may be of the Pterostichus or Harpalus spp. The repellent may particularly comprise one, or sometimes more than one, of methacrylic acid, tiglic acid, crotonic acid, acetic acid or formic acid, and water.
Patent GB-2396706-A (GB)
Title: Airplane emergency navigational system
Inventor: TURUNG BRIAN E
IPC: G05D1/00
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: An emergency navigational system that monitors the navigation of an aircraft by comparing actual flight (10) parameter data to predefined flight parameter data to thereby determine if the actual flight parameter data deviates beyond a defined value, and if so, activating a navigational controller to at least partially control the navigation of the aircraft.
Patent GB-2415107-A (GB)
Title: Charging telephone calls to a telephone account
Inventor: STYLIANOPOULOS GEORGIOS
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: A call charging service is described in which a data signal is received from a user requesting that the cost of a call from a user terminal in the network be charged to a network subscriber account associated with a different user terminal. If it is determined that it is acceptable for the call charging service to be implemented the cost of the call is charged to that subscriber account. The user may activate the service by using a telephone to transmit a subscriber control input (SCI) command to a network exchange and a PIN may be used for authentication.
Patent GB-2417650-A (GB)
Title: Tunnelling IPv6 packets over IPv4 packet radio network wherein an IPv6 address including a tunnel end identifier of the IPv4 bearer is formed
Inventor: CHEN XIAOBAO
IPC: H04L45/741
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A system for communicating IPv6 data via a IPv4 packet radio network. A user equipment (IPv6 UE) requests a bearer for communicating data according to the (IPV4) to and from a gateway support node (GGSN) of the packet radio network. The gateway support node establishes a tunnelling protocol bearer (IPv4 GTP Tunnel) for communicating to and from the user equipment across the packet radio network. The user equipment in combination with the gateway support node form an address which is compatible with (IPv6). The address includes an interface identifier having a tunnel end identifier (Gi) of the tunnelling protocol bearer which ends at the gateway support node of the packet radio network. The internet packet data is communicated to and from a correspondent node via the gateway support node and the established bearer using the IPv6 address.
Patent GB-2405541-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle height monitor
Inventor: DUDMAN WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: G01S13/88
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: An in-cab height display system for a vehicle comprises distance measuring means having a transducer mounted on the vehicle and adapted to determine the distance between the transducer and the ground and an associated transmitter unit. A receiver associated with the in-cab display is adapted to receive a signal from the transmitter which is encoded with the distance from the ground, and decoding means is associated with the receiver for converting a received encoded signal into signals which will cause a distance corresponding to the height of the highest point of the vehicle from the ground to be displayed numerically in standard units of length such as metres and centimetres, or feet and inches, on an in-cab display in the driving cab of the vehicle or in the cab of a cab-unit detachably attached to the vehicle. The transmitter unit may comprise a radio signal or infra-red transmitter, and the receiver a radio signal or infra-red receiver which is set to receive signals from the transmitter, or a cable may be provided to connect the transmitter and receiver units. Warning systems indicate to a driver if it is unsafe to proceed under a structure such as a bridge, tunnel or arch. A GPS navigation apparatus includes a memory in which is stored data relating to the position and safe passage height of bridges, arches, tunnels or other structures spanning the roads stored in its memory, and the safe passage height is included in the display adjacent the visual indication of the structure in the map display.
Patent GB-2409536-A (GB)
Title: Spectacles with tinted inclined lenses which are optionally pivotally adjustable
Inventor: HIEW GRAHAM ANTHONY
IPC: G02C5/22
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: A pair of spectacles 20 comprising: a pair of arms or straps 22 for supporting the spectacles on a wearer's head in use; and a pair of lenses 24 that are tinted, shaded, coloured or reflective; wherein the spectacles are configured such that, when worn in use, when viewed from the front of the wearer's head, the lenses are in front of the wearer's eyes, and when viewed from a side of the wearer's head, the angle between each lens and arm is substantially greater than 90{, such that the bottom of the lens is substantially further from the wearer's head than is the top of the lens. The lenses may be adjustably tilted relative to the arms. Also provided is a method by which a gambler may shield his eyes from competitors whilst enabling himself to view cards close to his person, said method comprising the gambler: wearing said spectacles and viewing said cards by looking down, between the lenses of the spectacles and the gambler's face indicated by arrow C, rather than through the lenses.
Patent GB-2417898-A (GB)
Title: Fastener for securing floor matting
Inventor: COLBOURNE BENJAMIN
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: A fastener for securing an edge portion of resilient matting 3 to a surface 4 comprises a fixed base element 5 and a removable clip element 6. The elements have interlocking engagement means 7, 9 and 8, 10 operable by a compression force A applied to the clip element; when the force is removed, the elements are kept in position by virtue of the resilience of the matting acting on the edge 11 of the clip element.
Patent GB-2408178-A (GB)
Title: Closed user group (CUG) servers for push-to-talk (PTT) radio communications
Inventor: HASEGAWA NAOKI
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: A radio communications system comprises communication terminal devices 1, 2..., N for performing push-to-talk (PTT) communication, a server 100 for processing radio communication between the terminal devices and Closed User Group (CUG) servers 200-1..., 200-N storing group information relating to a particular group of the PTT communication terminal devices 1, 2..., N, wherein the server 100 and the CUG servers 200-1 ..., 200-N are owned by different companies. A communication terminal device acquires group information from a CUG server and transmits, to the server, a request for an audio information notification to be sent to a second communication terminal device in the acquired group. The server then acquires group information of the second terminal device from the CUG server, based upon CUG identification in the group information sent with the request, establishes radio communication with the terminal devices in the acquired group and transmits the audio information to the second terminal device. Thus, CUG servers of communication carriers may be provided to outside companies, such as Application Service Providers (ASPs).
Patent GB-2419730-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge loading devices
Inventor: TURNER PHILIP
IPC: G11B25/06
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A cartridge loading device 10 for magnetic tape cartridges comprises a housing defined by two members 12, 14 that move relative to each other to expand from a first size to a second size. A guide arrangement guides movement of the second member 14 between its first and second positions. The guide arrangement includes a projection (38) received in an elongate guide track (32) defining a line of movement whereby a first end defines the first size of the housing and a second end defines the second size of the housing. The cartridge loading device 10 can receive two different sizes of cartridge that correspond to the two sizes of the housing. The cartridge loading device 10 also has a locking system that includes a pivoting locking member 82 that engages with projection (38) for locking the second member 14 into its first position. The locking member 82 is actuated by insertion of a cartridge having the larger of two sizes.
Patent GB-2419790-A (GB)
Title: Using a template WSDL binding before a concrete WSDL binding to provide asynchronous messaging in web services
Inventor: PERRY RUSSELL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A Web Services Description Language (WSDL) contains two distinct sections: an abstract description and a binding. The binding describes how messages should be serialised onto some underlying protocol (e.g. HTTP) to send to a web service. Prior art bindings can be described as "concrete" because they define all the connection information required for a client to immediately interact with a web service. However the concrete binding cannot be provided ahead of runtime, which prevents the implementation of asynchronous callbacks. The present invention introduces the concept of a partially specified binding, which the applicant calls a "template" WSDL binding. A template binding is identical to a concrete binding, except that some parameters are left undefined. A client terminal 10 obtains a template binding from a web services registry 30 and uses the template to request a concrete binding from a web server 34. The web server uses a binding setup protocol 38 to generate a concrete binding from the template binding, and sends the concrete binding to the client. The client can then invoke the web service using the concrete binding.
Patent GB-2420688-A (GB)
Title: A wedged shaped attachment for footwear
Inventor: MITCHELL AUSTIN CLIFFORD
IPC: A43B13/14
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: A wedged shaped attachment for footwear comprises a wedge shaped material that is fixed to the sole of existing footwear at the front toe area of the sole thereby lifting and supporting the toe of the footwear to allow the wearer to walk easily on the heel of the footwear. The wedge is specifically for use with a person with Parkinson's and is an aid to prevent the sufferer from walking over. The thickness of the wedge must exceed that of the heel to enable the wearer to walk on the heels of the footwear although the length and thickness of the wedge may be altered to suit the severity or need of the wearer. Preferably the wedge is made in three layers, one foam layer sandwiched between two rubber layers although the other materials may be used and glued to the sole of the footwear.
Patent GB-2421277-A (GB)
Title: Seat back support mechanism comprising deformable structure
Inventor: SIMONSSON LENNART
IPC: B60N2/427
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: A vehicle seat back support mechanism 1 comprising a first component 15 connected to the seat's squab and a further component 32 connected to the seat's back. The components 15, 32 are connected by two pivot link elements 33, 27 that support the further component 32, and permit the further component to move with first and second pivotal actions relative to the first component 15. The first pivotal movement constitutes an initial rearward pivotal movement. One of the pivotal link elements 33 may be deformable resisting the second pivotal action until subjected to a certain force. The support mechanism is characterised by a deformable structure 45 that is engagable by a member 36 as the further component effects the initial rearward pivotal movement. The deformable structure is deformed under a sever rear impact. It may comprise a region of the support plate of reduced thickness 45 which incorporates apertures, or at least one deformable finger 46. Other alternatives are disclosed. Otherwise, the deformable member may be substituted by a blocking member 51.
Patent GB-2416676-A (GB)
Title: Combination leaf blower / heated car dryer attachment nozzle
Inventor: PRESS MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: B60S3/00
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: A combination leaf blower / car dryer attachment nozzle 1 has air flow warming, such as provided by passive friction heating members 6, so as to provide a hot drying function when used to dry cars.