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Patent GB-2436589-A (GB)
Title: Electric door lock
Inventor: CHANG JING-CHEN
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: An electric door lock has a latching unit 6 movable between latching and unlatching positions by the rotation of a first member 56. An electric motor acts to rotate a second member 55 and a protrusion 555 thereon acts to push a protrusion 562 on the first member in either a latching direction or an unlatching direction. A manual turning device 41 is coupled to rotate with the member 56 and to rotate a rod 7. Latching elements 61 are displaced by rod 7 into engagement with recesses 320 to prevent movement of a handle 322. A key-operated lock 42 is also coupled to turn rod 7. Motor-driven movement of member 56 acts via device 41 on rod 7 and switch actuators 563, 564 act on a sensing element 571 to cut the motor power at the latched/unlatched positions of member 56. When the motor power is cut inertial overrun of member 55 carries the protrusion 562 under the flexibly mounted protrusion 262 so that there are no obstructions for manual operation in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-2422436-A (GB)
Title: Stochastic NMR for downhole use
Inventor: BLUEMICH BERNHARD
IPC: G01R33/54
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: Stochastic pulsing using random or pseudo-random sequences is used for determination of nuclear spin properties of earth formations. This reduces the power requirements. Processing of the received signals may include linear or nonlinear cross-correlation with the excitation pulse sequence. Inversion of the results of the processing gives the desired nuclear spin property, for example T1, T2, or T2*.
Patent GB-2426460-A (GB)
Title: Piercing tip for dispenser
Inventor: WRIGHT ANDREW DAVID
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: The dispenser has a housing 1 providing a duct 12. A frangible member 44 is provided in the duct 12. A probe 3 with a piercing tip 35 is mounted in the duct 12 and arranged such that, in use the piercing tip 35 pierces the frangible membrane 44. The piercing tip comprises a generally annular cutting edge 36 on an end portion of the probe with an interruption 37 in the cutting edge 36.
Patent GB-2437735-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible, portable, free-standing scaffold
Inventor: SANTOS LEWIS ALBERTO GRIJO DOS
IPC: E04G5/14
Filed: 2006-05-04
Abstract: A collapsible scaffold has a platform 11, folding legs 12 and a guardrail 13, characterised by vertically extending corner posts onto which the guardrail and legs are mounted. The platform preferably comprises a generally rectangular frame covered with decking material. The guardrail preferably comprises two side frames 14 pivotally mounted on the platform and foldable about a second axis parallel to the first pivot axis. The first pivot axes of the two side frames may be at slightly different heights to allow compact folding. Each side frame may also carry an end gate 15 pivoted by a collar 29 on one end thereof and latchable onto the other side frame. Preferably each end gate is stowed flat against an upper part of the side frame. The deck platform 11 may have vertically extending corner posts 18 from which the guardrails pivot. Each corner post preferably houses a pin which comprises the first pivot axis and a recess for a second pin which may hold the gate vertical, the gate being vertically slidable to release the second pin. Vertical gate bars are preferably curved to accommodate the horizontal bars of the side frame when collapsed. The folding legs 12 are preferably pivotally mounted on the corner posts and are preferably telescopically extensible, being pinned at a desired length. The pin may comprise a spring-loaded internal pin or alternatively an external spring clip held pin. A support stay 34 may be provided to hold each leg at a predetermined angle. The stay preferably has a number of slots to provide different leg angles. The legs, preferably mounted in pairs by a horizontal bar which acts as ladder rung, may be pivotally mounted on the platform for folding flat. The folded scaffold is preferably adapted for compact stacking.
Patent GB-2438660-A (GB)
Title: Recursive filtering video signals including weighting neighbouring picture elements
Inventor: MITCHELL ARTHUR
IPC: G06T5/20
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A recursive filter system 10 for a video image includes a memory 14 to store a first image of stored picture elements S(x,y). Weighted values W(x,y) of luminance and chrominance of a stored picture element S(x,y) are obtained by summing weighted values B(x,y).S(x,y) of luminance and chrominance of the picture element and neighbouring picture elements. A first proportional parameter A(x,y) is generated for the stored picture element based on a modular sum of differences between luminance and chrominance of the stored picture element and of surrounding picture elements. The first proportional parameter A(x,y) is used to generate a weighted picture element M(x,y) from a proportion A(x,y) of the stored picture element S(x,y) and a complementary proportion 1-A(x,y) of the weighted value W(x,y). Picture elements C(x,y) of a next image and a second proportional parameter K are input and a filtered image generated by combining a proportion K of each input picture element of the next image with a complementary proportion 1-K of the weighted stored picture element M(x,y) of the first stored image. The filtered image is stored for processing a next succeeding image. In embodiments of the invention the second proportional parameter K may be varied pixel to pixel dependent on noise, motion and detail in a region of a picture element being processed.
Patent GB-2427948-A (GB)
Title: Nonvolatile semiconductor memory, semiconductor device and charge pump circuit
Inventor: KURIHARA KAZUHIRO
IPC: G11C11/34
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A nonvolatile semiconductor memory comprising a first pump (10) activated at a first timing for generating a first voltage; a second pump (20) activated at a second timing following the first timing for applying a second voltage to a predetermined node (N1) connected to a nonvolatile semiconductor memory cell (50); and a booster (60) for boosting the predetermined node by use of the first voltage at the second timing. When the second pump (20) keeps the predetermined node (N1) at the second voltage, the first pump (10) is used to boost the predetermined node (N1), whereby a high speed operation can be realized.
Patent GB-2429737-A (GB)
Title: Wear indication apparatus and method
Inventor: LYNDE GERALD D
IPC: E21B12/02
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: Apparatus and method for monitoring the wear of a downhole tool, and providing indication of the degree of wear to an operator at the well surface. A pressurized fluid path within the cutting element matrix can exhibit a pressure drop when wear of the matrix progresses into the fluid path, or rotating torque can exhibit a drop when wear of the matrix progresses to wear pads within the cutting element matrix. Other wear indicators can also be built into the cutting element matrix. Progression of wear down to the indicator can be directly measured at the well surface, or relayed to the surface via a downhole communication system.
Patent GB-2436728-A (GB)
Title: Packing planar articles
Inventor: PARSONS WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: B65B23/14
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: An apparatus for forming and delivering a stack of planar articles, comprises a feed device 1 for feeding a stream of articles B, S, a measuring chamber 7 for receiving a plurality of the articles forming a stack, a stop device 11 for determining the height of stack to be formed, the stop device preventing additional articles entering the measuring chamber once the desired height is attained, and a dispensing device 16 comprising a dispensing chamber for receiving the stack from the measuring chamber. The articles are delivered into the dispensing chamber from above, and the dispensing chamber comprises in a lower region an openable outlet 10 for delivering the stack of articles. The apparatus allows the delivery of a stack of planar articles, for example biscuits, into a pack automatically and with low breakage rates.
Patent GB-2449463-A (GB)
Title: Accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: GILLETT ALAN ERIC
IPC: A47L9/02
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: An accessory tool for a vacuum or suction cleaner comprises a main body 1 for attachment to a surface, and a connector region 4 for attachment to the hose or wand of the vacuum cleaner. The tool is intended to be used when drilling or chasing a wall for example. In use the tool is placed in the vicinity of the region that is intended to be drilled or chased and when the cleaner is switched on the suction forces produced adhere the tool to the wall. When the drilling or chasing operation is carried out all the dust or debris is sucked into the tool and collected in the vacuum cleaner.
Patent GB-2436753-A (GB)
Title: Securing permanent magnets on a rotor carrier sleeve of a pm motor
Inventor: YURATICH MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: H02K1/28
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: A permanent magnet motor has a rotor comprising a carrier sleeve 203 mounted on a central shaft 201 via rings 411 and bearing a plurality of permanent magnets 204 having axial ends. A retention sleeve 205 extends over the magnets 204 and has at least one end turned in over at least one stress-relieving radially outwardly extending abutment part 422, 424 on the carrier sleeve 203 abutting an adjacent axial end of the magnets 204 to retain the magnets 204 in position on the carrier sleeve 203 without damaging the axial end of the magnet 204. Such a construction is particularly advantageous in that the fitting of the magnets in position on the carrier sleeve is effected, and the whole assembly is locked in place axially, without the need for adhesives.
Patent GB-2461011-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic spindle with balancing provision for high speed drill
Inventor: STRATTON JOHN DAVID
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: A motor spindle and shaft assembly for high speed precision drilling of PCBs comprises a non-ferrous e.g. ceramic or Beryllium based shaft 22. The shaft carries a tool holder assembly 23 and a permanent magnet 21 which forms part of the motor. The shaft assembly also carries a balancing portion 214, which facilitates balancing by addition / removal of material. The balancing portion 214 is preferably mounted to the magnet 21. This arrangement avoids the need to remove material from the shaft itself, which would cause undesirable stress concentration.
Patent GB-2454670-A (GB)
Title: A dispensing device
Inventor: APPANNA ROY
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing into a liquid, by dissolution or infusion, a product or products, to alter the characteristics of the liquid, the products being contained in a reservoir 6 in the device. A predetermined amount of product can be dispensed from the reservoir. The device includes a stirrer to facilitate mixing of the products into the liquid or a plunger device (fig 3; 10,11) operable to infuse the liquid through the products. The plunger device may be replaced by an electrically driven pump to pump liquid through the reservoir. A clip 6 on the dispensing device enables it to be secured to the rim of a drinking vessel and the device may include a temperature responsive element to indicate the temperature of the liquid. Products to be dispensed include tea, coffee, medicines, drugs, syrups, sugar, soups, formula milk feed, milk shakes, milk or chocolate.
Patent GB-2454933-A (GB)
Title: Ball castor extendable by pressurised fluid or air
Inventor: FLETCHER RICHARD
IPC: B60B33/06
Filed: 2007-11-24
Abstract: A retractable ball castor 3 is disclosed which is extendable by pressurised fluid or air to provide a cushioned suspension. The castor may be attached to a piston 2 which moves in a cylinder 1 with one open end through which the castor may project. The piston may be retained in the cylinder by a circular ring 5 fitted into a groove in the cylinder. The castor may be retained in its position by a flange fitted to the outside of the cylinder. During operation, pressurised fluid or air may be supplied through connector 6 and pipe 7. Piston seals 4 may prevent the escape of fluid or air from the cylinder.
Patent GB-2444186-A (GB)
Title: Bearing apparatus and process
Inventor: ASHMIN LC
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: A process for manufacturing a bearing. The bearing may be used in a tool disposed within a bore hole. The process comprises providing a tubular sleeve and applying a hard facing material on the outer diameter of the tubular sleeve so that the hard facing material is fused onto the outer diameter, and thereafter applying a material layer on the outer diameter so that the material layer is fused onto the outer diameter. The method further includes machining the outer diameter so that a portion of the material layer is removed, and then machining the inner diameter so that only the hard facing material is left as an inner diameter. The method further includes machining the outer diameter and the inner diameter in order to form the bearing. In the most preferred embodiment, the method further includes placing the bearing into a housing, and inserting a mandrel into the bearing, and wherein a hard coating of the mandrel abuts the bearing. A mud motor for rotating a bit in a well bore is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2456871-A (GB)
Title: Video Location Annotation System
Inventor: JESSOP PAUL MARK BRAND
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2008-01-29
Abstract: Time and location information from a navigation system is stored and combined with timing information associated with a video recording to produce an overlay file that can be used to annotate the video recording with information about the location where each part of the video recording was made. The position determination may be via a Global Positioning Satellite system (GPS), radar or sonar, radio direction finding, a hyperbolic navigation system, or an inertial navigation system. External databases may be queried by the store position/location data. The positions/locations may be linked to images, maps or aerial photographs. The linked information may be provided as sub images within the video image.
Patent GB-2442185-A (GB)
Title: Method,system and device for reducing co-channel interference
Inventor: KRUPKA EYAL
IPC: G01S13/00
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A device, system and method for applying a whitening transformation to a plurality of samples of a sampled symbol to reduce both temporal correlation between the sampled symbol and a pre-determined number of previous symbols, and a spatial correlation between a plurality of samples. The whitening transformation comprises estimating the covariance matrix of the estimated noise samples related to samples of a training sequence's symbol.
Patent GB-2459932-A (GB)
Title: Wheelbarrow with additional handles
Inventor: SZEREMETA ADAM
IPC: B62B1/20
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A wheelbarrow is provided with telescopic handles 5 which can be extended out forwardly so that the wheelbarrow may be lifted by two or more people using both the conventional handles 1 and forward handles. The handles may be housed in tubing 9 when not required, and may be released therefrom by pressing spring buttons 7 at the rear of the tubing so that they may be withdrawn and then locked in place. Spring buttons 7 at the front of the tubing retain the handles in their extended positions until similarly released. The handles are kept clean within the tubing when not required.
Patent GB-2449754-A (GB)
Title: Spatio-temporal Graphical User Interface for Collaborative and Secure Information Sharing
Inventor: MILSTEAD JAMES M
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) displays a spatiotemporal rendering along with icons that represent items of interest, such as aircraft, vessels (<B>404</B>), radar equipment, and communications equipment. The GUI is also used to display item data that describes, defines, or identifies the items of interest. The item data may be provided by multiple information sources residing in different network security domains. The system combines item data governed by disparate security protocols in a manner that allows users having different security credentials to collaborate and share the information while still providing the required security and data protection.
Patent GB-2449983-A (GB)
Title: Button activated system for vehicle power boost
Inventor: MASTERSON BRANDON R
IPC: B60K37/06
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: A power boost system 1 for a vehicle is disclosed that includes an operator interface 2 having a system activation button 3, a vehicle system controller 10 connected to the operator interface 2 and at least one of an engine system controller 12, a battery system controller 14 and an accessory system controller 16 connected to the vehicle system controller 10. Operation of the activation button 3 causes the vehicle system controller 10 to suppress the operation of one or more engine or vehicle accessories so as to provide a temporary power boost to the vehicle. This may be of use when towing a trailer and for use in a hybrid vehicle.
Patent GB-2446349-A (GB)
Title: System and method for resolving crossed electrical leads
Inventor: SNOPKO MICHAEL A
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A control system for controlling a device, the device having at least two functional elements, each functional element being controlled by a control signal, is disclosed in the present disclosure. The control system may include detecting means operatively connected to the device and configured to monitor the operation of the device, and to generate a signal indicative of an operating condition of the device. The control system may also include a control module operatively connected to the at least two functional elements and the detecting means, and configured to switch the two control signals applied to the respective functional elements in response to the signal generated by the detecting means.
Patent GB-2451739-A (GB)
Title: Foot support, eg shoe insert, for alleviating knee pain
Inventor: AVENT RICHARD T
IPC: A43B7/14
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: The foot support 10 may be a shoe insert, custom orthotic, insole or sandal including a forefoot portion 50 having a toe-lowering section configured to underlie the first proximal phalange and/or the first metatarsal head. The toe-lowering section may be a depression 80 in the upper and/or lower surface of the foot support; alternatively, the toe-lowering section may take the form of a cutout or a region of greater compressibility, eg softer foam. The toe-lowering is such as to keep the first proximal phalange and/or the first metatarsal head below the position of the other proximal phalanges and/or metatarsal heads. The bottom surface of the foot support may include a support member 120 that underlies the heel region 60 and part of the midfoot region 70. The support member 120 may have an aperture 130 directly under the heel of the wearer's foot. The foot support my have a raised angled medial arch support and a medial heel post.
Patent GB-2455930-A (GB)
Title: Optical accelerometer
Inventor: BERG ARNE
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: A method of fabricating a fibre optic accelerometer is disclosed. The method includes providing a mass 202 moveably suspended on a frame; a fixed element 204 that does not move relative to the frame, fixed element 204 comprising a first rounded surface; and a moveable element 206 that moves with the mass, movable element 206 comprising a second rounded surface. After these components are provided the accelerometer is completed by wrapping an optical waveguide as a sensing coil 208 around the first and second rounded surfaces. A change in length of sensing coil 608 is indicative of the acceleration to be measured. The accelerometer may be an in-line accelerometer 200 or a cross line accelerometer (600, fig. 6). The mass may be supported on the frame by diaphragms (300, 301, fig. 2) or hinged to the frame (614, fig. 6). A biasing element e.g. a diaphragm (300, 301, fig. 2) or a spring (700, fig. 6) can be used to pre-strain the sensing coil.
Patent GB-2469118-A (GB)
Title: Power negotiation in a communication device
Inventor: DONG OLIVIER
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: A mobile device having a smart card (SIM) is provided. The smart card is powered by the mobile device and a maximum power value is defined by the mobile device to control the power drawn by the smart card. Provision is made for the smart card to inform the mobile device of the processes it supports and their current classes. Provision is also made for the smart card to inform the mobile device whether or not it supports high density memory. The mobile device is operable to use the information provided to determine the best value of the current to be made available to the smart card.
Patent GB-2469317-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a composite body comprising holder filled with mixture of a foamable resin and filler
Inventor: AVILL JONATHAN JAMES
IPC: A47K3/40
Filed: 2009-04-08
Abstract: A method of making a composite body 1, such as a shower tray, comprising providing a holder 3 which is substantially hollow, providing a foamable resin material, providing a filler, mixing the resin material and filler, and then providing the step of filling the mixture 4 directly into the holder to provide a composite body. The filler may comprise Perlite, Vermiculite or a mixture thereof. Preferably, the holder is an ABS capped acrylic skin. An additional filler comprising calcium carbonate or a calcium salt may be provided and the foamable resin may be a non-blown polyurethane resin. A composite body formed by the method, preferably a shower tray, is also disclosed. The mixture when set being adapted to retain a screw element of a leg to support the body.
Patent GB-2471826-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor sensors arrangement
Inventor: TOUT JOHN
IPC: B65G17/00
Filed: 2009-04-28
Abstract: A conveyor apparatus has twin drive chains 18 and twin tension sensors 124, measuring chain tension, such as via flight bars 20. Measurements of the tension in each chain 18, are compared, such as in an electrical comparator. In the event that there is a large difference between the two values measured, indicating a problem with, or breakage of, one of the chains, the conveyor is automatically stopped to save further damage, particularly to the remaining, undamaged chain. The conveyor may be mounted on a frame with two relatively slidable portions such that the length of the frame, and thus the tension in the chains 18, may be adjusted.
Patent GB-2472041-A (GB)
Title: Greenhouse having a system of watering by collecting condensate
Inventor: DENNING MAX
IPC: A01G9/24
Filed: 2009-07-22
Abstract: A greenhouse has an irrigation system which comprises collecting condensation from crops arising out of evapotranspiration. The system may also capture dew. The greenhouse may have a roofAwhich causes humid air to condense, the water being collected by internal guttersBat the sides of the roof. The inner side of the roof may have a super hydrophobic surface or capillary fluting to the underside to encourage condensation. The sidesCof the greenhouse may capture dew or fog capture on fine mesh materials, the liquid being collected in secondary guttersBat the base of the mesh. The mesh may be height adjustable. The water collected may be filtered and stored in a storage tankJ. The greenhouse may have a translucent thin film photovoltaic power generation unit in the roof.
Patent GB-2463760-A (GB)
Title: Sealable jar with inner jar
Inventor: WANG CHIH-HUNG
IPC: B65D1/10
Filed: 2009-08-10
Abstract: A sealable jar comprises a jar body 1, inner jar 2 and lid 3. The jar body 1 has an accommodating space 11, which is sealed by a seal 24 on the lower end of an annular protruding rim 22 on the inner jar 2 when the inner jar 2 is placed into the jar body 1. The inner jar also has an accommodating space 21, which is sealed by lid 3, which comprises a seal 32. Both seals 24, 22 have vent holes 241, 321.