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Patent GB-2401379-A (GB)
Title: Securing a trim element over an expansion gap around a floor covering
Inventor: BALLARIN MARK VINCENT WILLIAM
IPC: E04F19/04
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A securing device (1) comprises a trim retaining means, spacing means and means for fixing the device in position (13, 15). Preferably the retaining means includes at least one trim support (5, 7) which, in use, upstands perpendicular to a horizontal base (3) of the device. Each support may have a stepped portion (5a) and a barb (9) arranged to engage a trim element (17, Figures 2a,b). The base may include a pointed formation (11, 11a) which, in use, is arranged to cut into a boundary wall (19, Figure 3) when force is applied to the device. The device is also claimed in combination with an elongate trim element. A method of using such a device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2404576-A (GB)
Title: Handbag lighting unit removably secured in place using a magnet
Inventor: O'HARA MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: A45C15/06
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: A lighting unit for illuminating the interior of a handbag H comprises a housing 10 enclosing a light emitter 12 which may be removably secured in place within the handbag using a magnet 14 and a keep 18. In use, housing is placed either against the inner surface of the outer skin or on one surface of an inner divider within the handbag and the keep on the other such that the material M of the handbag is between the magnet and the keep, so as to clamp the lighting unit in position. A manually operable switch maybe used to turn the light emitter on and off. A timer may also be provided to turn the light emitter off after a set period of time.
Patent GB-2390887-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: BOWE MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: F16K1/44
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: A valve assembly (10) comprises a vortex chamber (14) with an axial outlet port (20), a main inlet port (16) for a fluid to be controlled, and a substantially tangential inlet port (25); the fluid enters through an inlet chamber (13) in which is a mechanical valve (26) movable so as to obstruct fluid flow into the vortex chamber (14). A duct (24) links the inlet chamber (13) to the tangential inlet port (25) of the vortex chamber. The position of the mechanical valve (26) affects the flow of fluid through the duct (24), so the vortex chamber (14) amplifies the effect of the mechanical valve. Further movement of the valve (26) closes off flow altogether (40). The assembly may include a weir (36) in the outlet, to separate gas and liquid phases.
Patent GB-2390527-A (GB)
Title: Edible fungi
Inventor: FINNIGAN TIMOTHY JOHN ANDREW
IPC: A23L1/28
Filed: 2002-04-07
Abstract: An aqueous formulation comprising edible fungal particles especially consisting substantially of fungal mycelia is described. The ingredient may be combined with other ingredients to produce a wide range of foodstuffs or food ingredients including desserts (e.g. yoghurt), reconstitutable drinks or soup and extruded foodstuffs (e.g. savoury snack foods). Foodstuffs prepared may have medical applications (e.g. for treatment of joint mobility disorders, reducing fat uptake, lowering cholesterol, immune function stimulation, use on a pre-biotic and/or for affecting satiety).
Patent GB-2409170-A (GB)
Title: Golf club accessory for retrieving a ball
Inventor: FILSELL RON
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2003-12-06
Abstract: A golf club accessory for retrieving a ball comprises a moulded clip with jaws which hold a golf ball. An integrally moulded spike 2 allows the accessory to be attached to a golf club via the breather hole in the handle of the club so that a ball may be gripped and lifted without bending. The device may also be used as a club rest by pressing the spike 2 into the ground or as a pitch mark repair tool.
Patent GB-2409543-A (GB)
Title: Interrupt masking control
Inventor: BURDASS ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A processor core 4 is provided with an interrupt controller (22) which serves to set an interrupt mask bit F and a hardware control when a fast interrupt fiq occurs. A masking control signal NMI serves to either allow or prevent the software clearing of the interrupt mask bit F.
Patent GB-2405608-A (GB)
Title: Honing apparatus
Inventor: ROSS JOHN ALAN
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: Honing apparatus for sharpening tools such as chisels and plane irons comprises a tool holder and at least one sharpening stone 8. A tool 7 to be sharpened is located in the holder using two clamping members 5 which move relative to each other by means of a screw 4 having two opposite threads. The tool 7 is located at the desired angle by abutment with two or more bars 3b which pass between the clamping members 5. The holder also comprises two side supports 1 each with a roller 6. The side supports 1 and rollers 6 are sufficiently spaced to enable the rollers 6 to lie outwardly of the sharpening stone 8 when the apparatus is being used. The apparatus may comprise two or more sharpening stones, each with different roughness. Each sharpening stone may comprise three of more adjustable legs (9, Fig. 2) by which its height can be changed.
Patent GB-2399512-A (GB)
Title: Board game with a fire service theme
Inventor: MATTIE BLAISE
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A board game with a firefighter theme. Players navigate the board picking up fire equipment along the way which is used to answer fire calls. Players who successfully answer a fire call obtain a district 16. The goal of the game is to obtain the most districts 16. Players can change ranks from lowest (Firefighter) to highest (Fire Chief) where fire calls are more easily answered by those players of higher rank. Players also may enter the hospital 15, have their equipment sent to the garage 13 and experience other positive and negative results as the game progresses based on the squares or which they land and the cards which they draw.
Patent GB-2396665-A (GB)
Title: Stationary regenerator, regenerated, reciprocating engine
Inventor: LOWI ALVIN JR
IPC: F02G1/057
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: An improved, internal combustion, reciprocating engine employs thermal regeneration to improve its efficiency and power. Regeneration is accomplished through the use of an alternating flow heat exchanger. In one embodiment the engine consists of one or more cylinders (10) containing a pair of opposed pistons (12,112,14,114), a hot piston (14,114) and a cold piston (12,112) separated by a stationary regenerator (28,128). The engine is equipped with means to introduce gaseous or liquid fuel into said hot volume (32,132), means to introduce fresh working fluid and means to remove exhaust gases from the cold volume (30,130). In one embodiment one or more exhaust ports (40,140) permitting the flow of exhaust fluid out of the cylinder (10) are located between a cold piston (12,112) and the thermal regenerator (28,128) and one or more intake ports (38,138) permitting the flow of fresh working fluid into the cylinder (10) are located between the cold piston (12,112) and the exhaust ports (40,140). The engine can provide greater expansion than compression and can provide critical and substantial improvements over previous engines.
Patent GB-2397924-A (GB)
Title: A common boot environment for a modular server system
Inventor: RIETZE PAUL
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: Method and apparatus to provision a plurality of server blades from a modular server system with operating system software is described. Embodiments of the invention may comprise a method and apparatus to provide a common boot environment for a modular server system. One embodiment of the invention may include a storage system for a modular server system. The storage system may comprise, for example, a redundant array of independent discs (RAID) system. Operating Systems (OS) software for a plurality of server blades may be stored by the RAID system. The storage system may be implemented as part of the modular server system chassis, midplane or a dedicated storage blade. In one embodiment of the invention, the storage system may be implemented external to the modular server system, such as part of a Storage Area Network (SAN) or Network Access Storage (NAS) with a high-speed connection to the modular server system. Whenever any server blade needs access to its OS, it may receive the OS from the RAID system. A server blade may need access to its OS for any number of reasons, such as during initial startup, or after an upgrade, failure, maintenance, reboot and so forth.
Patent GB-2417756-A (GB)
Title: Quick fit ball joint
Inventor: FOSTER GRAHAM
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: A ball joint fitting device comprises; a main body defining a ball-receiving space. A button clip 4 is slidably mounted at a first end of the main body, and comprises a pushbutton member and gripping means 14 extending from the pushbutton member into the ball-receiving space. The gripping means is arranged and configured in a neutral position relative to the ball-receiving space to retain a ball joint 8. A spring 6 means biases the gripping means in the neutral position and an access opening is provided in the main body at the end of the body opposite the first end, wherein a compressive force applied to the pushbutton member causes movement of the gripping means 14 from the neutral position to a second position relative to the ball-receiving space, such that the gripping means is enabled to receive or release a ball joint.
Patent GB-2407871-A (GB)
Title: Fringe Field Compensation of actively shielded superconducting MRI
Inventor: FRANTZ WOLFGANG
IPC: H01F6/00
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for charging an actively shielded magnet coil arrangement (20) comprising a first partial region (21) which can be superconductingly short-circuited using an additional switch (23), and a second partial region (22), wherein the two partial regions (21, 22) generate dipole moments of different signs. The magnetic fringe field B* is measured close to the desired operating state of the arrangement (20) and operating currents are determined for each of the two partial regions (21, 22) at which the overall magnetic field B is free from an additional dipole moment caused by production tolerances to permit setting of the theoretically optimum fringe field, irrespective of production tolerances. These operating currents are adjusted taking into consideration the inductive coupling between the partial regions (21, 22) through initially charging the entire magnet coil arrangement (20) and, after closing the additional switch (23), through continuation of the charging process in the second partial region (22) only. This eliminates deviations, which are caused by production tolerances, from the optimum theoretical fringe field of the arrangement (20) in a simple and inexpensive manner.
Patent GB-2420855-A (GB)
Title: Source for seabed electromagnetic logging
Inventor: SCHAUG-PETTERSEN TOR
IPC: G01V3/165
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: A source arrangement for generating electrogmagnetic (EM) wavefields, comprises an EM signal generator, at least three electrodes (141-144) connected to the generator, and a control system. The electrodes on streamers are spaced apart but not all in line. The control system is arranged to apply non-coincident time-varying signals or transmissions from the generator between different pairs of the electrodes. The non-coincidence can be by applying the signals sequentially in phase or by applying the signals simultaneously out of phase, to produce a rotating electric field. The source is towed behind a vessel for electromagnetic resistivity logging of a seabed.
Patent GB-2422515-A (GB)
Title: Operation of a wireless mobile terminal in a multi-network environment
Inventor: AGHVAMI ABDOL HAMID
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: To enable a multi-mode terminal to select an appropriate network at a location where network coverage areas overlap, the terminal activates 51 its various network interfaces, either sequentially if it has a single reconfigurable interface, or simultaneously if it has separate interfaces. It thus listens 52 to the network control channels, to receive and store 53 network identifiers of those that it is able to receive. Once completed the list of available network identifiers is transmitted 54 to the terminal home network, which can select an appropriate network for the terminal. The network selected may involve hand over between different networks, e.g. for load balancing between networks, to obtain a higher quality of reception or to gain access to a higher transmission bit rate. A foreign network may be selected to provide delivery of a service if that network has the appropriate capacity. For example, an e-mail may be received through a home cellular network, but an attachment may be transmitted by DVB broadcast.
Patent GB-2410284-A (GB)
Title: Compactor for granular and / or paving material
Inventor: HAMILTON JAMIE
IPC: E01C19/38
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A compactor 1 comprises a support member 2, 6, a base plate 3 mounted on the support 2 for vibration, a motor 4 mounted on the support and coupled so as to vibrate base plate 3, a handle 9, and a mounting device 10 , which comprises an elastomeric member between the support 6 at plate 7, and the handle mounting plate 17, there being a mass 11 mounted on the handle mounting such that the centre of gravity of the mass 11 substantially coincides with the pivot axis of handle 9, whereby to damp vibration of the handle. The mass may be at least 2 kg, preferably at least 5 kg.
Patent GB-2425619-A (GB)
Title: Method of IC Engine cooling incorporating fuzzy logic
Inventor: BRACE CHRISTIAN JOHN
IPC: F01P7/14
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A method of regulating the temperature of an engine for an automobile having a radiator, coolant pump, coolant fan and coolant flow regulating valve. The method uses a predictive feedforward element combined with a fuzzy logic controller to achieve accurate control over engine temperature. The fuzzy logic feedback is only utilised in the event that the predictive control results in a cylinder head temperature outside a predetermined range. The system determines the required heat to be output by the radiator, determines the required engine cylinder head temperature and, using a radiator simulation model, determines from the required heat output, a first pump speed, a first fan speed and a first valve position. These values are used for control if the error between the actual and desired cylinder head temperatures is within limits 208, 210. If not, modifiers to the first values are calculated using fuzzy logic rules and used for control 212.
Patent GB-2410318-A (GB)
Title: Draft inducer system
Inventor: BROWN FRED A
IPC: F23N3/08
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A draft inducer system (14) has a voltage reducer (22) capable of converting an input AC voltage to a reduced voltage, and an inducer unit capable of being coupled with the voltage reducer. The voltage reducer includes a reducer housing, a set of prongs (34) extending from the reducer housing, and an output interface (42) capable of delivering the reduced voltage. The set of prongs is capable of plugging into an AC outlet. The inducer unit has a unit housing (24), an air moving device (25) within the unit housing, and a mixing chamber formed by the unit housing. The mixing chamber has an exhaust input (30) to receive exhaust from a burning fuel, and an ambient air input for receiving ambient air. The ambient air mixes with the exhaust in the mixing chamber to produce mixed air. Accordingly, the mixing chamber also has a mix output (26) capable of directing the mixed air from the mixing chamber.
Patent GB-2414556-A (GB)
Title: PWM sonar transmitter with no feedback and no offset voltage
Inventor: TSUBOTA KOUTAROU
IPC: H04B11/00
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: A sonar transmitter comprises a load unit 70 having a transformer 73 constituted with a primary wiring 71 and a secondary wiring 72, and a wave transmitter 74 to which the secondary voltage generated in the secondary wiring is applied. A control unit 20 outputs a PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) signal which originally has no offset voltage, and a transmission circuit unit 90 amplifies the PWM signal outputted from the control unit 20 and applies it to the primary wiring 71 as the primary voltage. The control unit 20 comprises a memory circuit 21 formed by ROM or RAM which stores a transmission signal waveform, and a control circuit 22 formed by a microcomputer or DSP, for example. A feedback circuit, an adder and the like (see fig 1) become unnecessary by outputting a PWM signal that contains no offset voltage. This simplifies the structure of the transmitter and the power loss is decreased.
Patent GB-2427417-A (GB)
Title: Pre-fabricated sevice pod for dwelling
Inventor: MCLUSKEY GARY
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A pre-fabricated service pod for use in a dwelling house comprises a bathroom, a kitchen and an entertainment unit. A bathroom module comprises a toilet with a macerator, cistern and water storage, soil vent pipe run, an air extractor a wash hand basin, storage units including shelves, a shower or a bath, and auxiliary fittings such as taps, shower heads, cupboard handles etc. A kitchen module comprises a sink, a fridge/freezer, a washer/dryer, an oven with an electric hob and an electric hob extractor and storage units with shelves. An entertainment module comprises the general fittings and appliances that serve the rest of the dwelling in terms of lighting, heating and ventilation. It contains the air in and air out, an electric meter, water and electric input, a flat screen television and/or computer, storage units with shelves and a warm air heater and a heat exchanger. The pre-fabricated pod arrives on site pre-assembled and is ready to install to mains services connections already on site. The pod will be available in an array of different fit-out options that can be tailored to suit any particular living situation.
Patent GB-2413877-A (GB)
Title: Processing a security message authentication control instruction
Inventor: LUNDVALL SHAWN
IPC: G06F9/302
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for computing a message authentication code for data in storage of a computing environment. An instruction specifies a unit of storage for which an authentication code is to be computed. An computing operation computes an authentication code for the unit of storage.
Patent GB-2418990-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring mud resistivity
Inventor: HOMAN DEAN M
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: A sensor for measuring mud resistivity in a borehole includes a transmitter 43 having a magnetic moment in a first direction; and a receiver 44 having a magnetic moment in a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are substantially different, wherein the transmitter and the receiver are disposed in an insulating collar 42 of a downhole tool, and wherein the transmitter 43 is disposed at a selected distance no more than 10 inches from the receiver 44 along a longitudinal axis of the downhole tool.
Patent GB-2419742-A (GB)
Title: Switch panel
Inventor: MATHERS STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: H01H9/18
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A switch panel or control panel having a panel (P) and switch means (see figure 12), the panel (P) having a first and second appearance depending on how it is illuminated. In the first embodiment, the panel member (P) has a first appearance when front lit and a second appearance when back lit. In the second embodiment, the panel (P) has a first appearance when not illuminated from the reverse side and a second appearance when illuminated from the reverse side. The panel (P) is intended for use in automotive vehicles, electronic/electrical apparatus such as white goods, consumer electronics or appliances, or industrial electronic apparatus such as a keyless entry system or keypad.
Patent GB-2436056-A (GB)
Title: Portable fulcrum
Inventor: DESHPANDE ANAND DHONDO
IPC: A01B1/02
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: A portable and detachable fulcrum is provided which can be attached to the handle of a spade in order to make the work less strenuous and prevent back strain. The portable fulcrum comprises a clamp (A), two screws (B) for removably attaching the clamp to the handle of the spade, and a base rest (C). The clamp (A) has a curved base and two arms (1, 2, fig.2) each having two screw holes (5, 6, 7, 8, fig.2). In use, the base (C) forms a fulcrum with a surface such as the ground. The height of the fulcrum may be adjustable by means of a threaded cylindrical rod (12, fig. 4) attached to the base (C), the rod being rotatable within a hollow threaded cylinder (4, fig.2). The portable fulcrum is also suitable for use on the handle or lever of other tools, especially where lifting a heavy object from the ground may strain the back of a user.
Patent GB-2438470-A (GB)
Title: Pelvic Radiograph Scaling Device
Inventor: WIMSEY SIMON
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: A pelvic radiograph scaling device which comprises two radio-opaque discs of known size within a radiolucent positioning device, enabling accurate scaling of pelvic radiographs by rotating the device through 4 available disc heights, and placing the device in the x-ray field prior to radiograph acquisition.
Patent GB-2427894-A (GB)
Title: Door operator comprising electromagnetic clutch and Hall element
Inventor: WATANABE HIROFUMI
IPC: E05F15/14
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: A door operating apparatus including an electromagnetic clutch that is disposed around a rotational shaft, and that transmits a driving force of a driving motor to the rotational shaft. A magnetic member in a disk shape 162 is disposed on an end portion of the rotational shaft, and is rotated with a rotation of the rotational shaft. A Hall element 163 is disposed in opposite to a disc surface of the magnetic member 162 at a predetermined distance.
Patent GB-2426877-A (GB)
Title: Communication connector to optimize crosstalk
Inventor: ABUGHAZALEH SHADI A
IPC: H01R24/58
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: A connector (11) for a communications system provides desired levels of crosstalk by controlling the positions and lengths of the wires. The connector (11) has an internal chamber opening on the rear end (23) of the plug housing and defined by housing walls. A plurality of slots (31) extend through one of the housing walls adjacent its front end (22) and into the internal chamber (24). A plurality of insulation displacement contacts (41) is movement in the slots (31) for movement between retracted positions and inserted positions extending into the internal chamber (24). A first insert (51) is disposed in the internal chamber (24). The first insert (51) has a front end (22) proximal the front end (22) of the plug housing (21). A first passageway (53) extends from the front end (52) of the first insert (51) to the rear end (54) of the first insert (51). A plurality of openings in a first insert wall adjacent the front end are aligned with the plurality of slots (31) in the plug housing (21) and extend into the first passageway (53). A second insert (61) is partially disposed in the internal chamber (24) and has a front end (61) proximal the first insert rear end (54). The second insert (61) has first, second, third and fourth channels (65-68) extending from the front end (62) the rear end (63) of the second insert (61). Four pairs of wires extend from a cable sheath (72). Each pair of wires pass through one of the first, second, third and fourth channels (64-67) of the second insert (61) and through the first passageway (53) to the insulation displacement contacts (41) in the internal chamber (24).