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Patent GB-2409853-A (GB)
Title: Printing device with manual paper feeding
Inventor: KOTANI MASAKI
IPC: B41J11/00
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: A printing device, such as a copying machine or a multi function peripheral device (MFP) such as a facsimile machine (1 figure 1) has a manual paper feeding function which may be via a manual paper feeding unit (9 figure 1) and first and second paper size inputting means for respectively inputting a selected paper size or a detected paper size. Once paper is set upon the manual paper feeding unit (9 figure 1) a determination is made at step ST2 as to whether or not the paper size has been input from an operation means (20 figure 2) e.g. using keys. If so this fixes the paper size at step ST3, if not step ST4 checks for a detected paper size using size sensors (42 and 43 figure 2) which detect e.g. paper length and fixes the paper size at the detected paper size, if any. Figure 5 shows the process where the paper size is not detected. The paper sizes from the two inputting means may be compared (step ST14 figure 4) and a user prompted to take action where the two sizes do not correspond (step ST16 figure 4).
Patent GB-2421594-A (GB)
Title: Switch mode power supply digital control system
Inventor: COULSON DAVID ROBERT
IPC: H02M3/157
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A digital voltage control system for a switch mode power supply (SMPS) derives a DRIVE output signal from two or more successive values of a demand signal. The demand signal represents the difference between the output voltage and a desired value, and is stored in a memory for each power switching cycle. The drive signal may be adjusted in response to the demand signal according to values stored in a lookup table and furthermore may make a larger adjustment when the demand signal indicates that the output voltage is consistently above or below the desired value than when it is varying either side of the desired value. The control system may comprise a finite impulse response filter. The output signal may be adjusted by an amount which increases as the difference between the output voltage and the desired value decreases. The SMPS may modulate pulse frequency and/or pulse width which may be over discrete values, some of which lack a common factor. The SMPS may operate at logarithmically spaced power levels.
Patent GB-2422968-A (GB)
Title: Detecting signals
Inventor: WOOD PETER
IPC: H04B17/40
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: The invention is directed towards alerting a user of a first radio system (e.g. a Bluetooth (RTM) radio system) to the presence of a second radio system (e.g. a wireless LAN system according to IEEE 802. 11). The first radio system is arranged to detect interference that is characteristic of the radio protocol of the second radio system. A frequency hopping radio receiver (e.g. of a Bluetooth (RTM) system 4, 5) is arranged to operate according to a hopping radio protocol and to detect the presence of interference characteristic of another radio protocol (e.g. a wireless LAN 1, 7). Each 802.11 LAN channel will interfere with 22 Bluetooth channels. A simple way to detect 802. 11 interference would be to scan all Bluetooth channels. It is stated that, in a preferred scheme, heuristics are employed, most preferably in the frequency and time domains to allow 802.11 interferers to be detected more reliably. The system acts to alert the user of the first system 4, 5, which may be a wireless headset for use with a mobile phone, to the presence of a WLAN access point 7.
Patent GB-2423506-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle for transporting rails
Inventor: BOND STEPHEN K
IPC: E01B29/16
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: The vehicle 1 transport a length of railway rail 3 and includes at least two laterally-extending and spaced apart bars 27 and 33. A body portion 5 of the vehicle includes a lifting mechanism 25 between the bars. Laterally-extending electromagnets 17 and 19 are fixedly attached to central regions of decks 13 and 15 and are selectively operable to provide a retaining force to the length of railway rail. Four lifting bars 27, 29, 31, and 33 with upper surfaces that define a common horizontal plane may be attached to the lifting mechanism. False decks 21 and 23 may be fixedly attached to the decks 13 and 15 on either side of the electromagnets. The vehicle is also used in a method of retaining a length of railway rail whilst the vehicle is in transit.
Patent GB-2424184-A (GB)
Title: Inert gas fire suppression system
Inventor: ANDERSEN THOMAS DAHL
IPC: A62C35/68
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: A system for discharging inert gas for extinguishing or suppressing a fire is disclosed. A fluid discharge control arrangement is positioned in a fluid flow path between a pressurised gas supply 10A, 10B, 10C and the target fire suppression zone 20. The fluid discharge control arrangement reduces the pressure in the fluid flow path downstream thereof. This may allow the downstream pipework to be selected to withstand a lower pressure than in a conventional system in which the fluid discharge control device was not provided, thereby reducing costs. The fluid discharge control device may comprise a first valve 30 and first restrictor 26 in the first flow path 22 and a second valve 32 and a second restrictor 28 provided in the second flow path 24. Fluid from the containers 10A, 10B, 10C flows initially through flow path 24 and restrictor 26. After a predetermined time the flow path 22 may be closed by optional valve 30, and flow path 24 is opened by valve 32. Fluid flow then passes through restrictor 28. This reduces the peak pressure in the downstream pipework 34. In another embodiment the discharge of inert gas from the containers 10A,10B and 10C is staggered to reduce the peak pressure in pipeline 34. A further embodiment provides a restrictor in the inlet 14A,14B,14C from each of the containers 10A,10B,10C to the manifold 16, thereby also reducing the peak pressure in the pipeline 34.
Patent GB-2412043-A (GB)
Title: Diversity receiver
Inventor: FITTON MICHAEL PHILIP
IPC: H04B7/01
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: In a diversity receiver having an antenna system with several antennae, one is selected S1200 as providing best reception, in terms of ISI and fading, according to a method disclosed in parent application GB2398964. This method carries out the selection based on received preamble signals. Following this initial selection, the payload data, which follows the preamble in the packet data signal is received and demodulated, S1202. During receipt of the payload, a different antenna may be selected to improve performance. This is effected according to the magnitude of any Doppler shift in the received cater S1204, which only if sufficiently large S1206, causes channel quality to be measured S1208. If the quality is less than acceptable S1210, a new antenna is selected S1212. This may also require resetting of channel equalisation parameters.
Patent GB-2430501-A (GB)
Title: Watch with casing shell
Inventor: LIN AUSTIN
IPC: G04B3/04
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A watch has a winder with an adjusting head (127) to which an extension rod (128) is connected, mounted inside a shell (11) and connected to an adjusting means of an indicator
Patent GB-2419147-A (GB)
Title: Fluid communication nipple
Inventor: MESCALL STEPHEN
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: A fluid communication nipple 10 includes a tubular mandrel 12 having an interior surface defining an internal bore 14 and a passageway extending lengthwise along a portion of the mandrel 12. The passageway is defined by an exterior wall section 26 and an interior wall section 28. When it is desired to establish fluid communication through the passageway between the exterior and interior of the nipple 10 an opening is formed by puncturing the interior wall section 28. The nipple 10 does not include elastomer or metal-to-metal seals or any moving parts.
Patent GB-2434647-A (GB)
Title: Gas Concentration and Humidity Sensor
Inventor: VARNEY MARK
IPC: G01N27/02
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: A sensor for detecting a target substance, in particular carbon dioxide or water, in a gas stream comprises a sensing element disposed to be exposed to the gas stream, the sensing element comprising a working electrode; and a counter electrode; whereby the gas stream may be caused to impinge directly upon at least a portion of both the working electrode and the counter electrode. A method of sensing a target substance in a gas stream comprises causing the gas stream comprising water vapour to impinge upon at least a portion of both a working electrode and a counter electrode; applying a electric potential across the working electrode and counter electrode; measuring the current flowing between the working electrode and counter electrode as a result of the applied potential; and determining from the measured current flow an indication of the concentration of the target substance. The sensor and method are particularly suitable for analyzing tidal carbon dioxide concentrations and humidity in the exhaled breath of a person, to diagnose and/or monitor a variety of respiratory conditions. The sensor design is particularly useful for applications requiring fast response times, e.g. personal respiratory monitoring of tidal breathing ("capnography").
Patent GB-2435036-A (GB)
Title: Incorrect fuel warning system
Inventor: KEYSER JAMES
IPC: B60K15/077
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: There is provided a warning system for use with a fuel dispensing system, the warning system comprising means for comparing a type of fuel to be dispensed from a fuel dispensing system with a type of fuel required by a vehicle to which fuel is to be dispensed; and means for issuing a warning in the event that the type of fuel required by the vehicle does not match the type of fuel dispensed by the fuel dispensing system. A fuel dispenser 2 may include a nozzle 10 to deliver fuel to a fuel tank inlet 14 of a vehicle 16. A fuel identification device 18 may be located on the vehicle 16 close to the inlet 14. The device 18 may be a transponder (RFID tag), in which case the different fuel types may be represented by respective signals, and an optically readable component such as a bar code, or a component having a magnetic field may be provided. The fuel identification device 18 could also be an active device, such as a radio transmitter. In an alternative embodiment, the fuel identification device 18 may include a magnetic dipole. The warning could be provided by a visual or audible warning such as synthesised speech.
Patent GB-2437764-A (GB)
Title: Violin strings and sound post
Inventor: RITCHIE JAMES GRAY
IPC: G10D3/10
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: To improve the sound quality of a violin when played, it is proposed that three strings of the violin (E, A and D strings) should be made solely of a plain steel wire while the fourth string (G) is made of a plain steel wire covered by a layer of tightly wound nickel wire. It is also proposed that both the A string and the G string, in a region between the tailpiece and the bridge, should, during installation, be helically wound onto a cylindrical former for a plurality of turns and subsequently removed from the former and pulled back into tension. It is further proposed that a glass bead is mounted on the E string and that a brass deadeye is mounted on the D string, in each case substantially midway between the termination of the string at the tailpiece and the bridge. It is also proposed that the sound post should preferably be made of lilac wood, thus having axial wood grain surrounding a central pith core, and also that it should taper slightly from one end to the other end, e.g reducing by about 1/16 inch in diameter from one end, which in use will be its top end, to its other end, which in use will be its bottom end, and also that it should be of slightly concave form from one end to the other end. Together these measures maximise the improvement in sound quality.
Patent GB-2421658-A (GB)
Title: Call centre management system
Inventor: HAUG V LAWRENCE JR
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: A system for managing dead air at a call centre (110) comprising a plurality of agent stations (118), each agent station including a display and a telephone; ```a telecommunications switch (116) coupled to the telephone at each one of the plurality of agent stations (118), the telecommunications switch (116) also coupled in a communicating relationship with a central office (120), the communicating relationship including one or more voice channels and one or more signalling channels; ```a database (114) of records corresponding to outbound calls that are to be placed; and ```a computer (112) configured to read a record from the database to provide commands to the telecommunications switch to place a call associated with the record wherein an answer by a receiving party is signalled to the telecommunications switch through one of the one or more signalling channels, and to connect one of the one or more voice channels associated with the call to a telephone at an available one of the plurality of agent stations, and, when an agent station is not immediately available for the receiving party, the computer further configured to tear down the call before a dead air time associated with the call exceeds a time period of allowable dead air.
Patent GB-2424150-A (GB)
Title: Dynamically or automatically configurable wireless networks
Inventor: QUINN LIAM BERNARD
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: An information handling system includes a plurality of access points, a radio network manager, and a database. The access points couple to form a wireless network. Each access point communicates with at least one mobile client. The radio network manager couples to the access points. The radio network manager is configured to dynamically control the operation of the access points. The database couples to the radio network manager and stores information about the wireless network. Also disclosed is calculating parameters relating to operation of the network and using these parameters to tune the wireless network.
Patent GB-2424908-A (GB)
Title: System for determining a subsurface parameter
Inventor: CLARK BRIAN
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: The system, primarily for open hole formation evaluation logs, comprises a casing 112 to which a logging tool 108 with at least one logging device is coupled using a latching device 110 such that the logging tool hangs below the casing when the casing is disposed in a wellbore, such that the logging device is run along the wellbore by advancing the casing. The latching device preferably releasably couples the logging tool to the casing and has a retrievable head to allow it to be retrieved through the casing. The logging device is preferably sized to be retrieved through the casing and may include a pad through which to sense a surrounding formation and a mechanism for biasing the pad against a side of the wellbore. The logging device may also include a hinge joint for allowing pivoting of a section of the tool as it traverses the wellbore. Also claimed is a method of determining a subsurface parameter.
Patent GB-2437363-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for creating a vortex ring bubble in a fluid
Inventor: STAREY CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
IPC: B01F33/40
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a source of pressurised gas e.g a pump 4, an accumulator 3 directly connected to the output of the source of pressurised gas for receiving pressurised gas therefrom, a controlled outlet valve 2 connected to an output of the accumulator to supply pressurised gas into a body, and a vent valve 5 provided between the output of the source of pressurised gas 4 and the accumulator 3 and operable to relieve pressure in the apparatus. This allows continuous operation of the source whilst the outlet valve 2 operates intermittently to produce the bubbles.
Patent GB-2425387-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for generation of synthetic response when a wireless communications link fails in a traffic control system
Inventor: HAWORTH SIMON CHARLES
IPC: G08G1/095
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: A traffic control system comprises first 10 and second 18 units adapted to communicate over a wireless communications link wherein each unit, on receipt of a command signal from the other issues a corresponding response signal. Each of the units has an associated synthetic local response unit 14 and 16 which in the event of the failure of the communications link can provide an appropriate response RES and RES1 to the local unit that issued the command CMD and CMD1. The synthetic response signal is selected according to an expected change of state of the signalling device. The synthetic response unit may also be operable to issue several responses appropriate to local commands when the communication link fails. If the failure of the link lasts beyond a predetermined time then either of the units may output an error condition. The wireless link may be provided by a mobile communications network.
Patent GB-2426414-A (GB)
Title: Transferring media content between a user terminal and a remote device
Inventor: PUGLIESE FRANCESCO
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of transferring media content between a user terminal and a remote device, both mobile terminals being capable of multi-media data transfer. The transfer takes place between the terminals unless the user terminal is authorised to communicate with the remote device. This authorization and other administration functions such as managing and updating the list of authorised users etc. is remotely controlled by the owner of the remote device with the help of a master PIN.
Patent GB-2439086-A (GB)
Title: Means to prevent clamp operation until clamped member is present
Inventor: RENDELL TOM
IPC: F16D1/08
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: An arrangement for permitting a male member 26 to be secured within a female member 24 by a clamp only when the male member 26 is fully inserted therein comprises a flexible member 28 arranged for attachment at a first end portion 48a to the female member, a second end portion 48b of which is arranged for suspension within the female member in the absence of a fully inserted male member, and which, when so suspended, serves to prevent the operation of the clamp, wherein the portion of the flexible member extending between the first and second end portions is arranged to follow a path which extends around the female member. Preferably, the path of the flexible member is substantially G-shaped and extends in close proximity to the outer profile of the female member. A bolt engaged in hole 30 can cross gap 24a to effect clamping only when end portion 48b is not present in the gap ie when the insertion of the male member 26 has displaced the end portion 48b.
Patent GB-2440307-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum collector for airborne dust
Inventor: BATTERSBY PAUL DARREN
IPC: F24F8/108
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: A portable vacuum dust collector 1 with an adjustable column 3 located within the base unit 1 that can be extended from the base unit and supported at any desired height. The vertical column is used to attract the dust particles down the column to be collected within the base unit. A handle 4 may be provided and the column may be locked into position at any desired height and may include a series of tapered tubes sited within each other. Dust particles may be attracted to the top of column as well as to 360 degrees along the full length of the column that has been exposed fro the base unit. The dust may be attracted through the vacuumed column by way of a suitably selected flexible material to allow dust particles only to pass through, or a series of efficiently sited apertures along the column.
Patent GB-2425089-A (GB)
Title: An album assembly
Inventor: AVRAAMIDES HELEN
IPC: B42F5/00
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a file assembly (100) for keeping personal records. The assembly (100) includes a binder (16), and at least one sleeve (102) and at least one photograph display device (104) received in the binder (16). Each sleeve (102) has opposed operatively front and rear walls (22, 24). The front wall (22) is smaller than the rear wall (24) and has a periphery along part of which it is secured to the rear wall (24), such that the walls (22, 24) define between them a pocket (38), having a peripheral opening (40), for receipt of personal records. Each photograph display device (104) is for displaying at least one photograph. The binder (16) is provided with a securing mechanism (17) by means of which each sleeve (102) and each photograph display device (104) axe removably secured in place in the binder (16).
Patent GB-2429962-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lining
Inventor: ROBERTS GRAHAM MICHAEL
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: A method of lining a vehicle is provided in which a wall or roof of the vehicle is lined by cutting a multi-wall structured polycarbonate sheet 16, 17, 18 to the required configuration and then installing the cut sheet within the vehicle. The sheet may be attached using clips.
Patent GB-2430759-A (GB)
Title: Light modulation apparatus and light modulation control method
Inventor: MIURA AKIRA
IPC: G02F1/225
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: A light modulation apparatus includes a Mach-Zehnder type light modulator (2), a driver (3) for the modulator outputting a control signal according to an input electric signal, a light branching circuit (5) branching the output light signal, and a bias control circuit (9) applying a bias voltage to the light modulator (2) based on the branched light signal, the apparatus further comprises: a burst pause state detection circuit (4) detecting a pause state of a burst signal included in the input electric signal; a photoelectric transducer (6) for converting an output light signal branched by the light branching circuit (5) into an electric signal; a sampling circuit (7) for extracting the electric signal converted while the pause state is detected by the burst pause state; and a bias voltage adjustment circuit (8) adjusting a bias voltage value of the bias voltage based on a voltage level of the extracted electric signal.
Patent GB-2429072-A (GB)
Title: Color measurement instrument capable of both strip reading and spot reading
Inventor: BAKER DOUGLAS V
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A color measurement instrument that is capable of both spot reading and strip reading. The instrument includes a handheld unit and a docking unit. When removed from the docking unit, the handheld unit is used for spot reading. When docked in the docking unit, the handheld unit and the docking unit are used together for strip reading. The handheld unit includes a self-storing target that is deployed for spot reading and stored for ship reading. The handheld unit also includes a self-storing calibration plaque that is deployed for calibration and stored otherwise. When docked, the handheld unit teeters on the docking unit between a normally closed position and a manually selectable open position to accommodate a variety of sample thickness.
Patent GB-2443639-A (GB)
Title: A detachable rain cover for an electric mitre saw
Inventor: BRIGGS IAN
IPC: B23D45/04
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: The invention entails a wet weather cover for an electric mitre saw, the cover protecting the electric mitre saw such that it can be used in the rain. The cover is a one piece cover, and can be attached and detached from the mitre saw. It serves primarily to enclose the motor 1, and also blankets the main body 5 up to the handle 4. The rain cover is preferably manufactured from durable breathable brightly coloured nylon and secured to the mitre saw by way of Velcro (RTM) straps 2, 5. The cover is ideally shaped such that the part of the object being cut by the blade 6 is not obscured. The cover preferably comprises a tail 7 which allows any sliding action of the mitre saw to be utilized without snagging.