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Patent GB-2414157-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for the production of food products
Inventor: TOWNSEND GEOFFREY MALCOLM
IPC: A21B3/13
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: A process and apparatus for the production of food products comprises depositing portions of batter or dough in each of an array of hollow moulds <B>3</B>, the moulds being contained on a tray <B>2</B> and covering the moulds with a tray <B>4</B> containing an array of lids <B>5</B>, there being a lid <B>5</B> for each mould <B>3</B>. Each mould <B>3</B> and its associated lid <B>5</B> forms an enclosure <B>6</B> which provides a covered region into which the batter or dough can expand while allowing water vapour to escape from the covered region. The lids <B>5</B> may have one or more vents <B>7</B>, and one vent <B>7</B> may be arranged centrally in the lid <B>5</B>. The product is then cooked. After the lids <B>5</B> are removed, the product may be retained in the moulds <B>3</B>, the moulds <B>3</B> being so configured that the food product is retained in the mould <B>3</B> upon inversion. After removal or the lids <B>5</B> and/or moulds <B>3</B>, the food product may undergo secondary processing such as cooling and/or coating with chocolate or other type of coating. The dough or batter may contain inclusions or have a filling inserted prior to cooking The food product may be a cake, muffin, biscuit or cookie.
Patent GB-2427264-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of oscillations
Inventor: ROBINSON JAMES EDWARD
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: A vibration measurement system for measuring vibrations of an object the system comprises: an imaging device to capture images of the object at a plurality of time intervals, means for providing the images in digital format, means for extracting the position of one or more points of the object at the plurality of time intervals, calculation means configured to calculate the displacement of the object at the point(s) at each of the plurality of time intervals. The imaging device may be a high speed digital video camera and a plot of displacement against time generated. A Fourier Transform of this plot may be used to indicate the frequency of vibration.
Patent GB-2426748-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for fifth wheel coupling
Inventor: FALLON MARTIN FRANCIS
IPC: B62D53/12
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A secondary locking device to maintain release arm (30) in its locking position, in engagement with an edge of the plate (12), comprises a handle member (40) which is rotatably mounted to the release arm (30), eg by being rod-like and mounted in bushes (46). The handle member (40) is asymmetrically weighted, eg by inclusion of cranked handle portion (44) and/or by attachment of a stop, such as key strip (50). It therefore rotates under the influence of gravity to a position where the strip (50) abuts the edge of the plate (12) or a member, such as bracket plate (38) mounted over the slot in the plate in which the release arm (30) is slidable. For release of the locking mechanism (22-34) the release arm (30) needs to be pulled outwards. To achieve this the handle (40) is turned so that the stop (50) is clear of abutment and when the release arm is pulled out the handle (40) passes over the plate (38).
Patent GB-2411767-A (GB)
Title: Structure and method for bonding to copper interconnect structures
Inventor: BACHMAN MARK ADAM
IPC: B23K35/14
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: An integrated circuit structure and a method for fabricating the structure. The method comprises forming a copper bond pad for attaching the integrated circuit to a package. Copper oxide is removed from the pad by reduction in a hydrogen ion atmosphere. For attaching the integrated circuit to a bump-bonding package an under-bump metallization layer is formed over the reduced copper pad and a solder bump formed thereover. The process can also be employed in a wire bonding process by forming an aluminum layer overlying the cleaned copper pad. The structure of the present invention comprises a copper pad formed in a substrate. A passivation layer defining an opening therein overlies the copper pad. A under-bump metallization layer is disposed in the opening and a solder bump overlies the metallization layer. Alternatively, the structure further comprises an aluminum pad disposed overlying the reduced copper pad.
Patent GB-2413667-A (GB)
Title: Generation of trace signals within a data processing apparatus
Inventor: SWAINE ANDREW BROOKFIELD
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a data processing apparatus and method for generating trace signals. The data processing apparatus comprises a component whose behaviour is to be traced, and a trace generation unit for receiving input signals from the component indicative of the behaviour, and for generating from the input signals high priority (instruction traces) and low priority data trace signals for outputting to a trace receiving device. The trace generation unit is responsive to assertion of a suppression signal from the trace receiving device to suppress generation of the low priority trace signals, with the aim of avoiding overflow of the trace receiving device. Furthermore, in the event that multiple trace modules are provided within a data processing apparatus, embodiments of the present invention provide flannel logic to enable the trace signals generated by those various trace modules to be combined into a single trace stream having a bandwidth which is less than the collective maximum bandwidth of the individual trace streams generated by the multiple trace modules.
Patent GB-2425040-A (GB)
Title: Lidded refuse container
Inventor: EDGERLEY DAVID
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: A refuse container comprises a lid comprising a first part 2 defining an opening and a second part 1, the two parts being movably mounted relative to each other so as to permit rotational movement therebetween, about a substantially vertical axis 4. The opening can be opened and closed by rotation of movable plate 1 about hub connection 4 which comprises a quick release connector so that the lid can be taken apart for cleaning. A bag-retaining ring 3 may comprise concentric inner and outer rims defining a well (9, Figure 2) therebetween for receiving the upper edge of a refuse sack. Lid part 2 hides the edge of the sack.
Patent GB-2428522-A (GB)
Title: Power supply with cooling means
Inventor: PAN CHUN-WEI
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2005-08-15
Abstract: A power supply for a computer comprises a power supply case 100, a thermoelectric cooling module 120 and a cold side heat dissipation member 130. The thermoelectric cooling module is disposed at an opening 106 on the surface 108 of the case and has a cold side and a hot side (122, 124 Fig 1B). The hot side extends into the power supply case, while the cold side protrudes to the exterior of the case. A hot side heatsink 136 may be provided, located in a heat containment chamber 140, having first and second fans. CPU cooling means may be attached to the cold-side heat dissipation member.
Patent GB-2414841-A (GB)
Title: Invalidating entries in a Page Table
Inventor: SLEGEL TIMOTHY J
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: Selected units of storage, such as segments of storage or regions of storage, are invalidated. The invalidation is facilitated by the setting of invalidation indicators located in data structure entries corresponding to the units of storage to be invalidated. Additionally, buffer entries associated with the invalidated units of storage or other chosen units of storage are cleared. An instruction is provided to perform the invalidation and/or clearing. Moreover, buffer entries associated with a particular address space are cleared, without any invalidation. This is also performed by the instruction. The instruction can be implemented in software, hardware, firmware or some combination thereof, or it can be emulated.
Patent GB-2419158-A (GB)
Title: Increased security flight deck door strike apparatus and method
Inventor: PIORKOWSKI MITCHELL J
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: A door strike apparatus 10 for enabling opening of a door 142 in the event of a decompression condition experienced within a flight deck area includes a housing 12 supported adjacent the door 142 and a strike arm 84 movable between a locked state restricting rotation of the door 142 and an unlocked state permitting rotation of the door 142. A solenoid 52 having a lock member 54 retracted from the strike arm 84 when the strike arm 84 is in the unlocked state and engaged with the strike arm 84 when the strike arm 84 is in the locked state. The solenoid 52 is responsive to the decompression condition and selectively toggles the lock member 54 out of engagement with the strike arm 84 to permit automatic unlocking of the strike arm 84 and opening of the door under the decompression condition and into engagement with the strike arm 84 to permit selective locking of the door 142 when the decompression condition is absent. The door strike apparatus 10 may include a secondary lock mechanism to temporarily absorb the force on strike arm 84 in the decompression condition, enabling the solenoid 52 to retract the lock member 54.
Patent GB-2424633-A (GB)
Title: A front-mounted water-separation propeller
Inventor: YANG SHI HENG
IPC: B63H5/14
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: Based on the law of dynamic water-separation, in this invention, a new type of front-mounted booster water-separation propeller has been designed to raise a vessel's speed by reducing resistance from water and increasing the advance force. It's composed of two parts, of which the external includes an influent tube (1), a left thin, flat gushing gutter (2), a right thin, flat gushing gutter (3), and screwed connections (6), of which interior includes a booster (4) and its axle (5). Both parts can be changed independently.
Patent GB-2435951-A (GB)
Title: System for PIN servicing
Inventor: TAYLOR DAVID
IPC: G06F21/77
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A smart card (1) interfaces with a smart card reader (2) to generate an authentication message (PSRQ), which is sent to a PIN servicing centre (5, 6). If the authentication message (PSRQ) is validated by the PIN servicing centre (5, 6), a validation response message (PSRS) is sent back to the user (3). The user (3) enters the validation response message (PSRS) on the reader (2), which authenticates the validation response message (PSRS) with the smart card (1); the PIN servicing function may then be performed. The smart card cryptographic messages are generated internally and solely by the smart card (1) - the reader (2) acts merely as an input mechanism into the smart card (1) or as an output mechanism from the smart card (1) to the display (10). The reader (2), therefore, does not need to contain any customer information or be personalised by the card issuer.
Patent GB-2420114-A (GB)
Title: Closure with frangible tamper-evident band
Inventor: HIGGINS CHRISTOPHER LYNDON
IPC: B65D51/28
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: This invention relates to closures for containers, and more particularly to tamper-evident closures for containers. One aspect of the invention provides a container and a closure for connection to said container, said closure including: an upper wall (102), a skirt (104) formed integrally with and extending downwardly from said upper wall, said skirt adapted to engage with a neck portion of the container to secure the closure to the container; a tamper-evident band (110) frangibly connected to said skirt; the neck (10) of the container including a plurality of discretely spaced projections (18) extending outwardly from said neck and adapted to engage with tabs (122) on said tamper-evident band to facilitate breaking of the band (110) from the skirt of the closure.
Patent GB-2436542-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartridge having pressure regulator, cover with handle and a sealing member to prevent leakage
Inventor: LUI PUI KUONG
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: An ink cartridge includes a hollow ink tank body (1), a cover (2) connected to a top of the hollow ink tank body (1); a pressure regulator (3) arranged inside the hollow ink tank body (1), and a sealing ring (4) enclosing a supply port (11) of the hollow ink tank body (1). The hollow ink tank body (1) defines a chamber therein, and the supply port (11) is formed on a bottom thereof. The cover (2) has an air vent (21) penetrating therethrough and a handling member (22) pivoted to a top surface thereof and rotatable for manipulation. The pressure regulator (3) is connected to a hollow tube (23) communicating with the air vent (21) of the cover (2), so that atmospheric air passes through the pressure regulator (3) via the hollow tube (23) after a sealing film (6) is removed. The sealing (4) is made of elastic material to ease for penetration with a small aperture that can be shrunk to secure ink flow from the supply port.
Patent GB-2435223-A (GB)
Title: A portable slide
Inventor: SCARBOROUGH ROBERT JAMES
IPC: A63G21/00
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: A portable, plastic slide may be used either inclined or horizontal and wet or dry. The slide comprises a plastic base 5 which is supported by the terrain eg a natural or man made mound 9. The slide is anchored by tube pegs filled with sand (1, fig 4), sand containers or envelopes (2, fig 6) and fins or edges 10 attached to the sides of the slide. One embodiment of the slide may be rolled for storage or transport; other embodiments may be constructed from rigid plastic. One or more slides may be joined together to make a longer slide 11. Lane dividers (8, fig 15) may also be provided.
Patent GB-2441802-A (GB)
Title: Safety system for a vehicle
Inventor: DOKKEN SVERRE THUNE
IPC: G01S13/937
Filed: 2006-09-13
Abstract: An integrated information system for a vehicle is disclosed comprising a first subsystem for obtaining information about sub-surface objects in a first region around the vehicle, a second subsystem for obtaining information about above-surface objects in a second region around the vehicle, a third subsystem for receiving information via a communications link from an external information source, and a means for combining and processing the information received by the first, second and third subsystem and presenting the information to a user. The system may be located on a marine vessel and integrates information from a number of sources located both on and off the vessel. The first subsystem may be a sonar sensor, the second subsystem may be radar sensor, whilst the third subsystem may be an onshore control centre. The control centre may further be arranged to receive information from the vessel. The system may communicate with the control centre via a communication satellite and/or wireless Internet, if available. In a further embodiment, the system provides a graphical user interface for viewing information about the surroundings of a vehicle from the plurality of information sources. The graphical user interface comprises a major view allowing a user to see a view of a 3D scene of the vehicle and its environment, and a minor view showing a slice of the 3D scene. In another embodiment, a system for collecting data is disclosed comprising a first marine vessel having a first data processing apparatus and a first plurality of sensors for collecting data in a first region around the first marine vessel, a second marine vessel having a second data processing apparatus, a control centre operable to communicate with the first and second marine vessel via a bidirectional communication link whereby the first data processing apparatus transmits data collected from the first region to the control centre for storage, and the control centre may transmit data collected from the first region to the second marine vessel.
Patent GB-2443473-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic plank or batten for staging or scaffolding
Inventor: BODLEY TERRY
IPC: E04G5/08
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: A batten or plank like device has inner and outer members that cooperatively slide in a telescopic manner with respect to one another thereby altering, extending the overall length of said batten. The members may be made having substantially U shaped longitudinal edge profiles along which are provided a series of holes. A locking means, which may be a threaded bolt or stud may be passed through the holes in both of the channels to lock the channels with respect to each other at a desired length. The channels may be made from an electrically non conducting material.
Patent GB-2445765-A (GB)
Title: Movable audience measurement system
Inventor: FALCON FERNANDO DIEGO
IPC: H04H1/00
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: An audience measurement system for producing audience information of a media presentation includes a moveable apparatus that picks up an audio signal (via a microphone 20) belonging to the media presentation, processes the audio signal in order to derive content identification information. The apparatus includes a user interface that allows panel members to indicate their presence in front of a media presenting device and to indicate the media session type, providing feedback to panel members about the presence information and the selected media session type (242). The content identification information, presence information and the media session type are stored and then downloaded to a docking station which sends the data to a remotely located central base for further processing for generating audience information.
Patent GB-2445587-A (GB)
Title: Intruder alarm with image capture and transmission
Inventor: HANSELL TONY
IPC: G08B13/19
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: An intruder alarm system 1 has a sensor 2 located on or adjacent a property such as a boat or home X, able to detect approach of a person "Y". The sensor may be infrared sensitive. A camera 4 takes a digital image of the property or area adjacent a property when a person is detected. The images is transmitted, preferably using mobile telecommunication to a remote receiver 6 such a a mobile telephone of an owner of the property. The image may also be sent via the internet to a remote computer, or sent via satellite.
Patent GB-2440798-A (GB)
Title: Calibration Block and Method for Calibrating a Thickness Gauge using said Block
Inventor: ORCHARD NICHOLAS BARRINGTON
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: The calibration block has a measurement face and a recess extending inwardly of the block from a face opposite the measurement face. The recess is inclined relative to the measurement face in all directions from a central region. The measurement face also comprises a reference feature, the location of which corresponds to a specific point on the inclined surface of the recess. The method to calibrate a thickness gauge comprises defining a coordinate system around the calibration block with the origin at the reference feature and noting the actual position of the recess. The thickness probe is then placed over the reference feature of the block at an undetermined offset from the origin with the nominal position of the thickness probe set to zero. The thickness of the block is then measured at a plurality of positions, which are plotted and used to construct a measured inclined surface of the block. This is compared against the actual position of the surface and a value is generated that represents the offset of the thickness probe relative to the coordinate system.
Patent GB-2437850-A (GB)
Title: Mounting bracket
Inventor: SHARROCKS TOM
IPC: A47B96/07
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A mounting bracket for attaching a device such as a loudspeaker, a television or a projector to a surface comprises a surface mounting plate 11 that has holes 19 for the passage of screws or other fixing elements for attaching it to a wall or ceiling. The plate has flanges 17 extending away from it which provides a first coupling means. A device mounting means 5 includes a pivotable device connector or ball arm 41. Second coupling means includes a hook plate 31 with flanges 29 that engage with the flanges of the first coupling means. The hook plate is fixed to the rear of the device mounting means using screws (21, fig 3). The ball arm is locked by the action of a bolt 23 acting to push a socket body 40 to force the ball into engagement with an abutment 42 on the housing of the device mounting means. The first and second couplings cooperate to enable the device to be releasably attached to the surface mounting means. A device can be attached to the pivotal ball arm by means of a screw 43 which cab be locked by a grub screw 49.
Patent GB-2436476-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced diagnostics for a heating, ventilation and air conditioning control system and an associated method of use
Inventor: CHAPMAN JOHN
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A heating, ventilation and air conditioning diagnostic system and associated method of use is disclosed. The system includes a controller for operating a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, a plurality of sensors for monitoring various parameters associated with the operation of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system that are in electronic communication with the controller, at least one input device that is in electronic communication with the controller, wherein the at least one input device is able to modify variables utilized by the controller to improve performance of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system; and at least one output device that is in electronic communication with the controller. The variables can include non-safety timing values and text-based information. The system may include counters that can be read-only, reset to zero and overwritten through the plurality of input devices. Historical data can be recorded, reviewed and selectively analyzed.
Patent GB-2450154-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Security Device
Inventor: GREEN ROBIN JEREMY
IPC: B60R25/24
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A vehicle key suppressor 7 for inhibiting communication between an electronic start key (including, for example, a conventional coded ignition key as well as an advanced key system, a remote keyless system, and a fingerprint and/or eye recognition system) and an engine control unit ("ECU") 12 in a vehicle comprising a vehicle tracking system 2. The suppressor when activated by an activating signal 3 from the tracking system, the suppressor sends an inhibitory signal 9 which inhibits communication between the start key and the ECU, thereby preventing the vehicle engine from being started or restarted. A vehicle security device comprises the key suppressor for particular use in the recovery of a vehicle stolen by carjacking. The vehicle can be remotely immobilized when the vehicle is determined to be in a safe location as determined by a Global positioning system (GPS).
Patent GB-2440257-A (GB)
Title: A travel pillow
Inventor: WILLIAMS TIMOTHY JOHN HUGHES
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2007-07-16
Abstract: A travel pillow (2) has a body portion (4) for receiving a person's head, first attachment means (8), eg a hook or a hook and loop fastener, for attaching to a first and upper part (10) of a seat (12); second attachment means (14), eg a loop, for attaching to a second and lower part (16) of the seat (12); and a strap (18) which extends between the travel pillow (2) and the second attachment means (14) and which in use extends diagonally across a front of the person. Alternatively, the second attachment means may be attached to the seat belt. The strap 18 may be releasably attached to the body portion and may continue beyond the armrest for use by a second person. A pouch for storing the travel pillow is also disclosed.