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Patent GB-2446413-A (GB)
Title: An Auxiliary System for operating a vehicle air conditioning unit
Inventor: NICHOLLS STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: B60H1/32
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A vehicle having an air conditioning unit 20 comprises an air conditioner compressor 21, an engine 10 and drive means for driving engine accessories, a first electric clutch 15 connecting the compressor 21 to the drive means, a second electric clutch 19 that may be connected to an auxiliary system 30 that operates the compressor 21 when the engine is not running. An air conditioning control module 40 may be connected to a receiver (43, fig 2) arranged to remotely control engagement and disengagement of the first 15 and second 19 clutches and activation of the auxiliary system 30 upon receiving a remote control signal from a remote transmitter (45). The auxiliary system 30 may be a stirling engine or a steam turbine (31) connected to a boiler (32) heated by a fuel burning heater (37). Condensate collected from an evaporator of the air conditioning unit 20 may be transferred to the boiler (32). Engine 10 may be connected to a third clutch 8 such as a centrifugal clutch. A battery may supply power for the control module 40 and engine accessories and a voltage monitoring means may be provided to prevent activation of the auxiliary system 30 when the battery voltage is under a predetermined threshold.
Patent GB-2447889-A (GB)
Title: Power control in a cellular communication system
Inventor: NAGY GABRIEL
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A power control apparatus for a fixed network of a cellular communication system comprises a transmitter (109) transmitting a downlink communication to a user equipment (103) at a transmit power level. A receiver (107) receives power control commands representing a requested transmit power change of the transmit power level to achieve a quality level for the downlink communication. A transmit power controller (111) adjusts the transmit power level in response to the power control commands thereby implementing a downlink power control loop. A quality processor (129) determines a quality parameter for the downlink communication in response to measurement reports received from the user equipment (103) and a mode processor (131) switches the power control apparatus between a default power control mode of operation and a bias power control mode of operation in response to the quality parameter. A bias processor (133) biases the transmit power level when the power control apparatus is in the bias power control mode.
Patent GB-2436746-A (GB)
Title: Recovering data stored on a secondary storage unit which has been sent as numbered sequential chucks such that incomplete chunks are discarded
Inventor: HALSTEAD MARK J
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2004-10-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of recovering from secondary storage devices or units. The data is provided by primary storage devices to the secondary storage devices. The data is received in chunks, each chunk has a sequence number associated with it, the number assigned to the chunk at the time it is written. The switching of the sequence numbers is coordinated between the primary storage devices. The secondary storage devices discard data from chunks for which all data has not been received and then they restore a chunk of data such that all of the chunks of data restored to the secondary storage devices have the same sequence number. After discarding and before restoring the data chunks the secondary storage devices may wait for an external signal to indicate which chuck to restore. The signal may come from a host computer near the primary or the secondary storage devices. The sequence numbers may have a tag value assigned to them, that is provided with each chunk of data.
Patent GB-2436477-A (GB)
Title: Globe for use as part of a pedestrian crossing road sign
Inventor: JARVIS TIM
IPC: E01F9/615
Filed: 2005-02-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a globe 42 suitable for use as part of a pedestrian crossing road sign which comprises two mating halves 43,44 and comprising a light source for illuminating the globe. Half 44 incorporates an LED arrangement 45. Ring-shaped member 46 may be shaped and configured to snap fit into ring-shaped member 47 of half 43. Ring-shaped member 47 may incorporate an opaque outer region, such as that shown in black in the figure so that illumination is "face on" towards approaching vehicle traffic.
Patent GB-2450911-A (GB)
Title: Tiltable column
Inventor: WARREN JOHN
IPC: E04H12/18
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a tiltable column e.g. a lighting column comprising a first post member 110, a second post member 120 and a hinge assembly 130 that connects the first post member to the second post member, wherein the hinge assembly is sized and configured so that no part thereof extends outside an envelope defined by outer surface portions of the first and second post members. The hinge assembly is preferably bonded to the upper and lower post members and allows the upper post member and luminaire 150 to be lowered to the ground for maintenance. A spring biasing means 170 is preferably provided to bias the upper post in the upright position. Later embodiments relate to a method of making a collapsible column, a modified column, a column in combination with a jig (190 figure 8), a hinge assembly for a tiltable column, and a tiltable column comprising first and second posts, a hinge assembly and a releasable locking member.
Patent GB-2437211-A (GB)
Title: Transaction based shared data operation in a multiprocessor environment
Inventor: KOTTAPALLI SAILESH
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: The apparatus and method described herein are for handling shared memory Accesses between multiple processors utilizing lock-free synchronization through transactional-execution. A transaction demarcated in software is speculatively executed. During execution invalidating remote accesses/requests to addresses loaded from and to be written to share memory are tracked by a transactional buffer. If an invalidating access is encountered, the transaction is re-executed. After a pre-determined number of times re-executing the transaction, the transaction may be re-executed non-speculatively with locks/semaphores.
Patent GB-2439070-A (GB)
Title: Co-based wire and method for saw tip manufacture and repair
Inventor: WU JAMES B C
IPC: B23D65/00
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A Co-based alloy, a tubular wire with a Co-based sheath, and a method for forming a saw tip involving an alloy comprising, by approximate weight %, C (0.3 - 2.4), B (0.1 - 1.0), Cr (25 - 35), Mo (4- 20), Si (0.1 - 1.57), Co (Balance), wherein the total concentration of boron and carbon is between about 1.2 wt% and about 2.5 wt% and the Si has a concentration no greater than about (1.8 - (0.12* [Mo]) + (0.1 * ([B] + [C]))).
Patent GB-2458673-A (GB)
Title: Dental elevator
Inventor: FINDLER MORDECHAI
IPC: A61C3/14
Filed: 2008-03-27
Abstract: The elevator has a movable beak 24 that is capable of reciprocally and either concomitantly or independently axially rotating and linearly translating. The translational motion of the beak provides for a wedge action, whereas the concomitant rotation and translation provides for a wedge and lever action, applied onto the tooth to be extracted. The beak may be detachable from the body 20.
Patent GB-2446331-A (GB)
Title: Method and system to provide targeted advertising with search results
Inventor: GULLI ANTONINO
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, deposition of LiCoO2 layers in a pulsed-dc physical vapor deposition process is presented. Such a deposition can provide a low-temperature, high deposition rate deposition of a crystalline layer of LiCoO2 with a desired (101) or (003) orientation. Some embodiments of the deposition addresses the need for high rate deposition of LiCoO2 films, which can be utilized as the cathode layer in a solid state rechargeable Li battery. Embodiments of the process according to the present invention can eliminate the high temperature (>700 {C) anneal step that is conventionally needed to crystallize the LiCoO2 layer. Some embodiments of the process can improve a battery utilizing the LiCoO2 layer by utilizing a rapid thermal anneal process with short ramp rates.
Patent GB-2451930-A (GB)
Title: Locking chuck
Inventor: YAKSICH THEODORE G
IPC: B23B31/12
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: The chuck 10 includes a cylindrical body 14 of aluminium and a plurality of jaws 22 moveably disposed with respect to the body in communication with the body's axial bore 34. A cylindrical sleeve 18 is rotatably mounted about the body in operative communication with the jaws. Rotation of the sleeve in a closing direction moves the jaws towards the axial bore and rotation in an opening direction moves the jaws away from the axial bore. A bearing 74 has a first race 72 adjacent the body, a second race 78 adjacent the sleeve and at least one bearing element 76 between them. One of the first race and the second race defines a ratchet. The other of the first race and the second race defines a pawl 86 biased toward the ratchet. The ratchet and pawl are configured so that when the pawl engages the ratchet, the second race is prevented from rotating in the opening direction with respect to the first race.
Patent GB-2456604-A (GB)
Title: Using a hot-plug detection line as one line of a differential signal line pair, e.g. in an HMDI connector
Inventor: MAWATARI MASAHIKO
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: The invention provides a data transmitting circuit (100) having a differential signal line pair (161/165 and 162/167) through which a differential signal is transmitted or/and received. Hot plug detection (HPD) information is transmitted on a first line 161/165 of the differential signal line pair using a hot plug-driving portion (158A/158B). Differential communication operates without interruption even during the time when the HPD signal changes state. In a preferred embodiment this resilience to transients is achieved by inserting a resistor 158C of appropriate value into the first line 161 between a differential communicating module 163-169 and the HPD driving portion 158A/158B. The invention finds particular application in High Definition Multimedia Interface (HMDI) communications, for example between a TV and a DVD recorder.
Patent GB-2454296-A (GB)
Title: Lateral flow assay device
Inventor: SHARROCK PAUL
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2008-08-20
Abstract: An assay device 20 for determining the presence and/or extent of one or more analytes in a liquid sample comprises first 22 and second 23 lateral flow paths each having a detection zone 24, 26 for immobilising a labelled binding reagent, wherein detection of a labelled binding reagent at one or both detection zones is indicative of the presence and/or extent of one or more analytes, a shared reference zone 27, one or more light sources to illuminate the detection zones 24, 26 and the reference zone 27, one or more photodetectors 4 to detect light from the detection zones 24, 26 and the reference zone 27, which photodetector 4 generates a signal, and signal processing means for processing signals from the photodetector 4. The shared reference zone 27 allows measurement of the background level of reflected or transmitted light. In addition, or alternatively, the assay device may comprise a shred control zone 25 to indicate that the assay has performed correctly. The used of shred reference and/or control zones reduces the number of optical components that are needed.
Patent GB-2454302-A (GB)
Title: Better fitting disposable absorbent article with substantially continuously distributed absorbent particulate polymer material
Inventor: HUNDORF HARALD HERMANN
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: A disposable absorbent article includes an absorbent core that is substantially cellulose free and a chassis that includes a topsheet and a backsheet, with the absorbent core located between the topsheet and the backsheet. The chassis may include a pair of side panels joined with the chassis, the side panels extending laterally outwardly beyond the longitudinal edges, each side panel having at least one zone extensible in a direction having a vector component in the lateral direction.
Patent GB-2466239-A (GB)
Title: A system for adapting the size of a barcode image to suit a display area
Inventor: WHITAKER BEN JOHN DIXON
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2008-12-10
Abstract: The system optimizes the image scale factor and barcode configuration so that the errors involved in the reading of the image can be reduced. The method may be applied to 2D barcodes on the screens of mobile phones so as to improve the success rate of scanning the barcode. In particular the method can be applied to error corrected 2D barcodes. The method increases the level of error correction by making use of space on the phone screen that would remain unused in other methods.
Patent GB-2468295-A (GB)
Title: A method for progressively introducing current into asuperconducting coil mounted on a former.
Inventor: GORE RUSSELL PETER
IPC: G01R33/28
Filed: 2009-03-03
Abstract: During ramp-up or ramp-down of a superconductive magnet coil 34 mounted on a former 11, mechanical vibration is introduced into the coil as the current flowing within it is changed. The vibration alleviates the problem of quenching due to sudden, large-scale, stick-slip events by using a large number of small movements, which are insufficient to induce quench, to relieve the stress build-up between coil and former. The vibration may be introduced by the application of an external magnetic field, by introducing eddy currents into a thermal radiation shield, by moving a conductive mass relative to the coil, or by using one or more vibrating actuators 10 positioned in or around the coil and former. The vibration may be intermittently applied.
Patent GB-2455661-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for collecting and retaining waste, e.g. dog faeces
Inventor: FERGUSON MICHAEL
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a housing 4 in which to retain the waste, a means 18 for storing and dispensing bags 20 for collecting the waste and means 24 for removably attaching the housing to an extendable animal lead assembly. The housing 4 may be rigid or have variable volume provided by a concertina construction or concentric rings of differing diameter movable from a nested configuration to a locked axially extended configuration. The means 18 for storing and dispensing bags 20 is mounted on or integral with a housing lid 14.
Patent GB-2468690-A (GB)
Title: Security case and base member
Inventor: NIELSEN HARALD
IPC: A45C13/18
Filed: 2009-03-19
Abstract: An apparatus for safely transporting valuables comprises a security case 10 and base member 20. The security case has a handle 12, a lockable lid 13 to access the case contents, and a recess 16 containing releasable locking mechanists 17. The base member has a projecting lock portion 23 configured so as to be receivable in use within the recess and the locking mechanism therein. In use the base member is secured to an object to which the security case is to be secured, and the security case placed on the base member with the projecting lock portion inserted into the recess 16 to be engaged by the locking mechanism whereby the security case is secured to the object. The security case may further comprise a wire 31 that may be secured to an object and which enters the security case through a slot 30 that is sealed by the lid of the security case when it is closed. The apparatus for safely transporting valuables is especially suited for use in vehicles and the security case may be provided with a number of base members, each being permanently secured in a different location.
Patent GB-2455667-A (GB)
Title: Gas activated actuator device for downhole tools
Inventor: XU YANG
IPC: E21B23/06
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: An actuator device for setting a downhole tool (100) is disclosed. The actuator device includes a gas releasing material (60) that releases a gas when activated by a solvent or other activator. The gas produced due to the contact with the activator is captured within a chamber (14) in the downhole tool. As a result, gas pressure builds up inside the tool to move a piston (12) and cause setting of the downhole tool.
Patent GB-2461609-A (GB)
Title: Method and system to facilitate over-speed protection
Inventor: VACTOR DAVID R VAN
IPC: F01D21/02
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: An over-speed protection system 40 for a gas turbine engine 10 including a rotor includes a fuel throttling/shutoff valve 50 coupled to a fuel supply coupled to the gas turbine engine, a first fuel system interface 56 coupled to the fuel throttling/shutoff valve, the first fuel systein interface configured to provide the throttling/shutoff valve with a signal indicative of an over-speed condition, a second fuel system interface 58 serially coupled to the first fuel system interface, the second fuel system interface configured to provide the throttling/shutoff valve with a signal indicative of an over-speed condition, and a control system 100 configured to identify an occurrence of an over-speed condition and to provide the first fuel system interface and the second fuel system interface with a signal corresponding to such an occurrence. The shutoff valve may comprise shutoff shuttle valves coupled to the first and second fuel system interfaces, or a servovalve coupled to a shutoff shuttle valve.
Patent GB-2460787-A (GB)
Title: Rotary engine
Inventor: ARSENEAU MICHEL
IPC: F01B1/10
Filed: 2008-04-09
Abstract: A rotary engine (1) is characterised by a driven output shaft (30) powered by internal combustion carried out in a cylinder (26) to drive a piston (50) and crankshafts (70, 80) carrying contra-rotating drive gears (10, 12) meshing with a fixed gear ring (88), rotation of the gears (10, 12) transmitting rotary motion to the piston (50) and the cylinder (26), the gear cage base (32), gears (10, 12) and to the output shaft (30). The contra-rotation of the gears (10, 12) on the respective crankshaft (70, 80) provides for a balanced power transmission.
Patent GB-970132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to sound recording and reproducing apparatus
Inventor: ALDRIDGE PETER JOHN
IPC: G11B15/26
Filed: 1962-03-15
Abstract: 970,132. Feeding magnetic sound tapes. MAGNAVOX ELECTRONICS CO. Ltd. Jan. 16,1963 [March 15,1962], No.10003/62. Heading G5R. The combined functions of tape/head pressure pads and of the pinch roller of a conventional reelto-reel recorder are assumed by an endless rubberised cotton belt 11, supported over a first pulley 13, where the supernatent belt and the record tape 4 are driven by a capstan 10 and over a second, sprung, pulley 12, which tensions the upper bight of the belt such that the tape is pressed against heads 6-8. The belt is substantially unstretchable and hence exerts substantially uniform pressure against each of the heads resulting in reduced flutter since the tape is unable to stretch significantly during its passage from one head to another. The belt assembly may be retracted for threading and when the machine is out of use (Fig. 1 not shown) and the drives to the reels and capstan and the controls therefor may be as in the conventional record arrangement described in Specification 970,131.
Patent GB-1243425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in pressure transducers
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 1969-02-25
Abstract: 1,243,425. Measuring pressure electrically. CROUZET S.A. Feb.25, 1969 [Feb.26, 1968], No.10020/69. Heading G1N. A pressure transducer comprises a ferromagnetic diaphragm 1, Fig. 1, separating a chamber 3, provided with a reference pressure, from a chamber 2, provided with a gas whose pressure is to be determined, the chamber 3 containing a coil 7 wound on a pot core 5 whose magnetic circuit includes the diaphragm, whereby the inductance of coil 7 measured in a bridge circuit Fig. 3 (not shown) is determined by the position of the diaphragm and is indicative of the test pressure. A duplicate of the transducer is contained in the same housing 23 and its coil 7<1> forms the adjacent arm of the bridge, to provide automatic temperature compensation. The remaining bridge elements are formed by printed circuit technique on a plate 20, and include negative temperature co-efficient resistors to maintain constant sensitivity. The pressure in reference chambers 3, 3<1> can be varied, e.g. by tube 15, to check the calibration of the unit.
Patent GB-699791-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric circuit arrangements for operating high pressure metal vapour electric discharge lamps
IPC: H01J61/52
Filed: 1949-04-13
Abstract: 699,791. Automatic voltage control systems. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., and NELSON, E. H. April 13, 1950 [April 13, 1949], No. 10042/49. Class 38 (iv). [Also in Group XL (a)] An electric circuit arrangement including a high-pressure metal vapour electric discharge lamp in series with a stabilizing resistance for operation of the lamp from a D.C. supply if voltage V is such, the lamp containing a sufficiently large quantity of metal filling, that the voltage developed across the lamp when the lamp runs up after starting can, with suitably low or no cooling of the lamp envelope, attain a value V o  considerably greater than V/2 without the metal being all evaporated, and such that the lamp is associated with cooling means adapted to cool the envelope or part thereof, and with control means responsive to the voltage developed across the lamp, said control means being arranged to render the cooling means operative or inoperative according as the lamp voltage increases or decreases from a value V 1  lying between V/2 and V 0 , whereby in operation the lamp voltage is maintained substantially constant at the said value V 1 . In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1 the control means comprises an electro-magnetically operated switch 9, the operating coil 8 of which is connected, in series with a rectifier 10, on one side to a point between the lamp 1 and a stabilizing resistance 4 in series with the lamp, and on the other side to a variable tapping 11 at voltage V 1  on a potentiometer resistance 7 connected across the lamp and the stabilizing resistance, so that, in operation, an increase in the lamp voltage from at least one value V 1 , lying between V/2 and V 0 , causes the switch 9 to be operated to cause the cooling means, which may comprise a fan arranged to blow air on to the lamp envelope, to cool the lamp. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2 the cooling means comprise a cold spot provided on the lamp envelope, e.g. the side stem 14, and means for heating said cold spot, e.g. a resistance heating element 16 in the circuit of the switch 9, the rectifier being oppositely directed to the arrangement of Fig. 1. Specifications 266,489, 288,007, (both in Class 81 (ii)], and 344,072 [Group XL], are referred to.