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Patent GB-2416809-A (GB)
Title: Power generator and turbine unit
Inventor: SUSMAN HECTOR FILLIPUS ALEXAND
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A power generator (8) is disclosed comprising at least one underwater turbine unit (10) providing a housing (12), having a liquid flow channel (14) therethrough, and at least one turbine means (16) mounted in the flow channel (14) for rotation in response to the liquid flow through the flow channel (14), wherein the housing (12) is provided with a waist on an outer surface thereof such that the outer surface is convex about a longitudinal axis through the flow channel (14). Further, an inner surface of the housing (14) is convex about said longitudinal axis such that the flow channel (14) comprises a venturi.
Patent GB-2425627-A (GB)
Title: Upgrading bit files for a Field Programmable Gate Array
Inventor: FANG LICAI
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2005-10-13
Abstract: A system for upgrading bit files for a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) wherein a flash memory includes a first section configured to store a working version of bit files for the FPGA and a second section configured to store a backup version of bit files for the FPGA. A Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) is coupled to the flash memory and the FPGA, and is configured to download bit files from the flash memory to the FPGA to provide the FPGA with functionality. The CPLD also communicates with a CPU via a PCI bus to upgrade bit files in the flash memory. The upgrading method involves; upgrading the working version of the bit files in the flash memory, verifying that the updated working version is valid, and then upgrading the backup version.
Patent GB-2421369-A (GB)
Title: Battery housing having output terminals and an output breaker
Inventor: SUZUKI MASATO
IPC: H01M50/574
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A battery module includes one or more batteries 21, 22-2n and a case 1 housing the batteries and having output terminals 3, 4, each output terminal being connected to a positive or negative electrode of the housed battery, the battery module further including means5 for turning on and off the connection between the output terminal and the positive or negative electrode of the battery. The means for turning on and off the connection may include a contact subjected to making and breaking operations and a screw 6 for making and breaking the contact, the screw having an insulator 7 at an interface with the contact. Alternatively a FFB (Fuse Free Breaker) switch (9, figure 4) may be used as a means for switching the battery output.
Patent GB-2420446-A (GB)
Title: Sealing of organic electroluminescent device
Inventor: KIM SEON-HEE
IPC: H01L51/52
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: An organic electroluminescent (EL) device includes a transparent substrate 91, a first electrode layer, an organic layer formed on the first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, a sealing layer 95, a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) (200, Fig 17), and a barrier portion 96. The first and second electrode lines are mutually insulated and connected to first and second pads 92, 93 at the edges of the substrate 91 .The sealing layer covers only an organic emission region (94) of the device leaving the first and second electrode pads 92,93 exposed. The barrier portion 96 is formed along the boundary of the sealing layer 95 and covers the parts of the first and second electrode pads exposed when bonded to the FPC 200. The barrier provides corrosion protection for the electrode pads.
Patent GB-2435222-A (GB)
Title: Weights end cap securing system
Inventor: JANUSZEK RICHARD
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2006-02-18
Abstract: An exercise device comprising a bar 2, a weight assembly 24, an end plate 16 and a securing member 12. The bar comprises an end portion 24 onto which the weight 24 assembly is mounted. The securing member 12 co-operates with the end plate 16 to secure the weight assembly 24 to the end portion 4 of the bar. The end plate 16 is rotationally fixed relative to the weight assembly to mitigate against loosening of the securing member during use.
Patent GB-2445156-A (GB)
Title: Concealed slide fastener
Inventor: DAVIS MARK
IPC: A44B19/06
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: A slide fastener has coupling elements 11, 13, 15 which comprise a head 43 and a shelf (47, Fig 3). The heads engage with the heads of their counterparts, and also bear on the shelves of their counterparts through the tape of the fastener to resist forces transverse to the fastener. The tape (17, 19, Fig 3) extends from the front of the coupling element and then bends round over it so that the coupling elements are hidden. Because the shelf is on the other side of the tape from the head it can be made thicker than if it were on the same side, see figure 10. The coupling elements may be injection moulded onto the tape using a two part mould.
Patent GB-2423959-A (GB)
Title: Donation card
Inventor: COMBS GARY
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: A donation card 10 comprises a cover 11, connected to a main part 13 of the card by a fold line 12, and a counterfoil 14 separated therefrom by a perforated severance line 15. The card is marked with pre-printed wording indicating the charity, certification information, and tax related information on the counterfoil, and fields for completion of financial amounts and messages from the donor to a recipient to show that a donation has been made by the donor in recognition of the recipient. The card may have a further tear off strip and a foil or hologram security mark.
Patent GB-2436859-A (GB)
Title: Brake block assembly
Inventor: HENRY BRIAN DAVID
IPC: F16D65/06
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: A brake block assembly (10; 50; 60) comprises a support (20; 56) and a plurality of pads (12). Each pad comprises a wheel engaging portion (14) formed from friction material and a mounting portion (15) fixed relative to the wheel engaging portion. Said support (20; 56) defines a plurality of re-entrant grooves (24; 54) arranged so that they extend parallel to one another in a direction which is parallel to the rotational axis of the wheel. Said mounting portions (15) are arranged so that each is a sliding fit in one of said grooves into which it is introduced to mount the pad on the support. The assembly also comprises locating means (16c; 15d) operative to locate each pad in its operative position relative to its groove, and fixing means (34) operative to fix said pad in its operative position.
Patent GB-2422698-A (GB)
Title: Directional acoustic telemetry receiver
Inventor: GARDNER WALLACE R
IPC: H04H60/31
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: Acoustic telemetry devices and methods that provide directional detection. In one embodiment, a disclosed acoustic telemetry device comprises at least two acoustic sensors and an electronics module. A first of the acoustic sensors detects a communication signal that propagates along a tubing string in a first direction. A second of the acoustic sensors is configured to detect the communication signal before the first acoustic sensor. The electronics module combines the detection signals from the acoustic sensors to obtain a combined signal that substantially excludes signals propagating in a direction opposite to the communication signal. Such signal suppression may significantly enhance the communication signal's signal-to-noise ratio, thereby increasing channel capacity. The acoustic telemetry device may be configured to support logging while drilling and/or full-duplex communication.
Patent GB-2423980-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispense
Inventor: DAVIS TERENCE ROBERT
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A beverage dispense system has a beverage source 2 connected to a remote dispense tap 3 by a supply line 4. A solenoid valve 15 provided in the vicinity of the tap 3 controls flow of beverage to the dispense tap 3 and a flow turbine 13 monitors the volume of beverage dispensed such that the solenoid valve 15 closes when a pre-determined volume of beverage has been dispensed.
Patent GB-2438174-A (GB)
Title: An analysis system
Inventor: MAHAFFY SCOTT DALTON
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: There is disclosed a system (5) and method for analysing the motion of a projectile, such as a golf ball. Swing correction is difficult. Various solutions have been suggested. However, such is often expensive or unavailable to many golfers or other sports persons. The invention provides a system (5) for analysing the motion of a sportsperson comprising providing data regarding motion of a projectile projected by the sportsperson, the data indicating at least first and second sectors (75) in which, or first and second bearings through which the projectile travelled. The first sector (75) comprises a sector defining an initial projectile direction or position, e.g. at the beginning of a shot. The second sector (75) comprises a sector defining a final projectile director or position. The first and second sectors (75) are selected from a plurality of sectors, which extend radially outward from an origin (80) of the projectile. Means for inputting and transmitting the data is a mobile phone (15) having a digital camera.
Patent GB-2432813-A (GB)
Title: Printer having paper tray detection means and ink sheet cartridge detection means
Inventor: NAITO TADAHIRO
IPC: B41J2/325
Filed: 2006-09-13
Abstract: A printer allowing changes of a paper size and an ink sheet in an intermediate stage of printing is provided. The printer comprises a paper tray (23, fig.1) provided in correspondence to each of a plurality of paper sizes, a paper tray detecting portion (30) for detecting the size of the paper corresponding to the paper tray (23, fig.1). The printer also having an ink sheet cartridge (25, fig.1) provided in correspondence to each of a plurality of types of ink sheets corresponding to the plurality of paper sizes respectively and a cartridge detecting portion (26) for detecting the type of the ink sheet corresponding to the ink sheet cartridge. Furthermore a control portion decides a combination of a paper and an ink sheet to be used during printing from the output of said detection means (26,30) for the paper and the ink sheet. The printer may be used in combination with a digital camera (51).
Patent GB-2438231-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating plug-in devices that are not initially recognised by their hosts, the devices being restarted and then run as a simulated memory device.
Inventor: WU SHUENN-RU
IPC: G06F13/12
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: Disclosed is an external plug-in device or peripheral and a method of operating it. When the device is plugged into a host the host tries to recognise the device and accesses the relevant drivers for the device, either pre-loaded in the host or from the plug-in device. If the host cannot recognise the device the device disconnects itself, then reconnects simulating to the host the appearance of a memory device. Hence the host can access the programs stored on the device and operate the device. The device may wait a set time for the host to recognise it before disconnecting. The device may have a driver and an application program stored on it. Also, disclosed is a method of operating a plug-in device that is not recognised by its host, the device receiving incoming data and converting the data into a format that is useable by the host device. The main embodiment is that of a broadcast video adapter for a stand alone media player.
Patent GB-2447262-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable angle hydraulic golf practice platform
Inventor: ALLEN JAMES NEAL
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2007-03-03
Abstract: A swing, tee, or drive practice platform has a base unit upon which is movably located a platform or mat a. Hydraulic rams, cylinders, actuators (item m fig 6) are located one at each corner of said platform. Extending or retracting each cylinder causes the platform to move accordingly through a range of angular movement. A control or switch device similar to a joystick type of controller d is placed at the top of a column c and is used to activate angular movement of the platform, see also figures 4 and 5. A reset button e causes the platform to revert to a horizontal, flat plane. A skirt or curtain k is provided to surround the lower part of the platform thus preventing unintended access. The platform may be fitted with a simulated grass or turf mat and may have slits therein for accepting a tee. The mat may be rotated to a plurality of positions and the device is suitable for use by left or right handed persons.
Patent GB-2436724-A (GB)
Title: Games server
Inventor: TAKAHASHI KAZUO
IPC: A63F13/33
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A game server selects pieces of game control data according to an experience level received from a game device connected to the server via a communications channel. The pieces of selected control data are combined to create package data, and the package data is downloaded to the game device. The control data may relate to game characters used in a fighting game, questions used in a quiz game, vehicle data relating to rival vehicles in a racing game or any other data used in a game. The control data may be used in a match between a player character and a computer-controlled character having attributes determined by the control data. The game device user can determine how many pieces of control data they wish to download. Previously downloaded control data may be excluded from being downloaded again. A selection section of the server may select control data based on a distribution function. The number of pieces of control data having an experience level either higher or lower than the received experience level can be more or less than half the total number of pieces of control data selected, i.e. the experience level distribution can be skewed.
Patent GB-2445806-A (GB)
Title: Locking pivot for baby stroller comprising blocking member
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A safety locking device for a baby stroller includes: a first pivot mount 10 having a first groove 11 in which a first pivot hole 110 is disposed; a blocking member 31 having a boss 310, and a through hole 312 passing through the blocking member 31 and the boss 310; and a second pivot mount 20 having a second groove 21. The second pivot mount 20 passes through the second pivot hole 22, the through hole of the blocking member, and the first pivot hole of the first pivot mount via a pivot shaft 40. The blocking member 31 uses an elastic element 32 that has one end abutted against a peripheral part of the second pivot mount 20. The blocking member 31 may be pressed to allow the boss 310 to separate from a restraining element 12 of the first pivot mount 10 and unlock the device. The blocking member 31 may be formed with bulging portions 311.
Patent GB-2449651-A (GB)
Title: Power control system to reduce imbalances
Inventor: SCHNEIDER DANIEL
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2007-05-29
Abstract: Electrothermal ice protection systems for aircraft include a large number of heater mats 622-636 to prevent the potentially catastrophic build-up of ice on wing tips and aerodynamic surfaces. Thermostatic control and the variation of de-icing cycles can cause relatively large and unpredictable variations in the power consumption of ice protection systems and imbalance in loading the three phases of the supply. A method of controlling the distribution of power to a plurality of devices (such as heater mats 622-636 in an ice protection system) according to the invention works over a plurality of time periods. In each period, the energy or power deficit is determined for each device, based on the difference between a target amount of energy or power and a measured amount of energy or power supplied during the period. Devices are then selected with priority determined by the largest energy deficit or the smallest energy surplus, without the total estimated energy or power consumption exceeding a predetermined maximum, and power is then supplied to the selected devices. The method ensures that power used varies by no more than the power consumption of a single device, and in a three phase power supply no phase will normally differ from any other by more than the power consumption of a single element. The method may also be applied to vehicles or machines in a factory.
Patent GB-2435464-A (GB)
Title: High-rise fire fighting, rescue and construction equipment
Inventor: MALOLETKOV VLADIMIR IVANOVICH
IPC: B66B9/00
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: An elevator system for travelling on a rail (1) attached to the outside of a high-rise building (2). The rail has an H shape and has trolleys (37, 38) connected to cables riding in a channel on the rail for raising and lowering elevators. Motors (7) rotate spools (9, 10) having cables (35, 36) connected to the trolleys. One elevator having a telescoping arm (18) attached for reaching any position on or above the building. A platform or cabin (20) attached to the telescoping arm can deliver materials to the building while under construction and thereafter be used for building maintenance such as window washing. The telescoping arm may have various attachments for different functions such as for rescuing people trapped in a high-rise during a fire or for positioning fire fighters and hoses or fire fighting equipment next to a fire.
Patent GB-2441846-A (GB)
Title: A drainage sealing device for sealing a drainage opening at the lower end of a manhole shaft
Inventor: HUSSEY THOMAS FRANCIS
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: A seal base unit 42 for a manhole shaft 2 comprises first and second sections 46a and 46b which together form a side flange for abutting a side wall 49 of the manhole shaft 2 and a support flange 48 for supporting a closure 44. The closure 44 may comprise a drainage sealing device, the device comprising first and second elements 22, 24 each having a first edge. The first and second elements 22,24 are pivotally connected about their respective first edges 25 for movement between a first position in which the first and second elements 22, 24 are aligned, and a second position in which the first and second elements 22, 24 are no longer aligned and the first and second elements 22, 24 may be placed in position or removed from the drainage opening (see Figs 3A, 3B and 3C).
Patent GB-2440817-A (GB)
Title: Milling tool
Inventor: SULLIVAN MICHAEL
IPC: E21B10/54
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: A tool for milling an item in a wellbore includes a number of cutting blades 210 which protrude from a surface 208 of the tool. The blades 210 are attached to the face 208 in a non-planar configuration which can be in the form of an L-shape (fig 7). A reinforcing member 216 may be present to prevent buckling of the blades 210.
Patent GB-2451814-A (GB)
Title: Scheme for authenticating a user, wherein data required to complete authentication is only released from a server if a key can been authenticated
Inventor: SINGH AVTAR
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2007-08-11
Abstract: A first user input terminal 5 enables a user to input at least three different types of personal identification information and transmit the input personal identification information to the server 3 for storage. The key generating device 29 generates and issues a key associated with the input personal identification information. The personal identification information and the information indicative of the key are stored at the server 3. The key is entered into the second terminal, and if authentication of this key is successful, the stored personal identification information associated with that key can be released from the server 3 and used to verify the identity of a user of the second user input terminal 7. The personal identification information can take the form of name and address of user, image of user, a handwritten signature or biometric data such as a fingerprint, iris scan or DNA sample.
Patent GB-2438813-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a three-phase slurry reactor
Inventor: STEYNBERG ANDRE PETER
IPC: B01J19/24
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: A method of operating a three-phase slurry reactor includes feeding at a low level at least one gaseous reactant into a vertically extending slurry body of solid particles suspended in a suspension liquid, the slurry body being contained in a plurality of vertically extending horizontally spaced slurry channels inside a common reactor shell, the slurry channels being defined between vertically extending horizontally spaced divider walls or plates and each slurry channel having a height, width and breadth such that the height and breadth are much larger than the width. The gaseous reactant is allowed to react as it passes upwardly through the slurry body present in the slurry channels, thereby to form non-gaseous and/or gaseous product. Gaseous product and/or unreacted gaseous reactant is allowed to disengage from the slurry body in a head space above the slurry body.
Patent GB-2443938-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of meniscal implant tissue
Inventor: INGHAM EILEEN
IPC: A61F2/38
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: A method of preparing meniscal tissue for subsequent implantation or transplantation into a host comprises freeze/thawing the tissue, incubating the tissue in a hypotonic solution (preferably 10mM Tris with EDTA and aprotinin), incubating the tissue in a hypotonic solution comprising an anionic detergent such as sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS), repeating these incubation steps, incubating the tissue with at least one nuclease (preferably RNase and DNase), and washing the tissue with an oxidising agent such as peracetic acid (PAA). The meniscal tissue may first be ultrasonicated. The method results in a substantially decellularised meniscal tissue that may be used to repair a damaged knee meniscus.
Patent GB-2444421-A (GB)
Title: Low swage load fastening system and method
Inventor: MERCER LARRY DALE
IPC: F16B19/08
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A low swage load fastening system is provided for installing swage-type fasteners to secure a plurality of workpieces together. The fastener includes a pin member having an elongated pin shank to be located in aligned openings in the workpieces. An enlarged head at one end of the pin 12 engages one side of the workpieces. A grooved pin portion extends past an opposite side of the workpieces. A collar 14 of different material to the pin includes a shank portion adapted to be swaged into the pin lock grooves in response to a relative axial swage load applied by an installation tool. The pin lock grooves comprise a thread defined by a number of radii for each of the pin grooves , pin shoulders and pin crests so as to provide a smooth transition between the radii.
Patent GB-2451535-A (GB)
Title: An optical filter having a differential group delay (DGD) element
Inventor: WEBB STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: H04B10/2581
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for filtering an optical signal by wavelength. An initially polarised signal is passed through a DGD element 208 effective to alter the polarisation state of the components of the signal according to wavelength. A polarisation filter 210 is then provided to attenuate light having given polarisation states from the signal, thereby attenuating the wavelengths associated with said polarisation states. The invention finds particularly utility in the domain of vestigial sideband filtering, allowing the bandwidth of signals within a wavelength division multiplexed system to be reduced without introducing the deleterious affects associated with conventional wavelength filters.