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Patent GB-2418229-A (GB)
Title: Fuel pump drive system eg for DOHC i.c. engines
Inventor: MANTRI SUBHASH V
IPC: F02M39/02
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A primary camshaft 104, eg for the exhaust valves of an i.c. engine, has a camshaft gear 110 and a cam-to-cam gear 108 meshing with the cam gear 112 of a secondary camshaft 106, eg for the intake valves. The fuel pump 116 has a fuel pump gear 114 which engages and is driven by the cam-to-cam gear 108. The double overhead camshafts (302, 342, fig.3) may be mounted in respective banks of an engine with cylinders in vee configuration.
Patent GB-2418652-A (GB)
Title: Tactile warning system and method for aiding a helicopter pilot in making landings
Inventor: GREENE RANDALL A
IPC: B64C13/10
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: In order to warn a helicopter pilot of a pre-selected altitude during a landing maneuver a tactile warning device (26) is operatively connected to a collective control arm (24) for control of the aircraft. The system may include a radio altimeter (30) for sensing the actual altitude, a computer (34) and a keyboard (36) for inputting a pre-selected height above the ground into the computer memory. A signal generator (32) may generate a signal indicative of the actual altitude as the aircraft approaches the ground. Then, when the actual altitude is equal to or less then the pre-selected altitude the system activates the tactile device (26). The warning system indicative of reaching a pre-selected height may also be combined with a tactile warning system for avoiding "hot starts" and for avoiding other dangerous conditions. The tactile warning device (26) may comprise a vibrator in the form of an eccentric weight driven by an electric motor or a solenoid actuated reciprocating plunger comprising strikers adapted to strike end plates.
Patent GB-2433345-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle crash detection and control of a safety device
Inventor: ERB YANNICK
IPC: G01P15/00
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: A crash detection arrangement 1 is installed in a motor vehicle 2, for detecting a crash and providing a control signal for controlling a safety device 5 in the event that a crash is detected. The arrangement 1 comprises an accelerometer 3 and a control unit 4, the accelerometer 3 being arranged to supply a signal to the control unit 4 which is indicative of the acceleration of the vehicle 2. The control unit 4 is adapted to: calculate a classification parameter based on the acceleration signal during a classification time period, which includes an interval of time before an initiation criteria was fulfilled; modify a crash evaluation algorithm in dependence upon the classification parameter and perform the crash evaluation algorithm upon fulfilment of the initiation criteria to produce a control signal. This arrangement 1 is intended to actuate the safety device 5 swiftly in the event of a high speed crash but will not actuate the safety device 5 unnecessarily in response to a relatively low speed crash.
Patent GB-2434058-A (GB)
Title: Network capability to transmit voice information via a packet switched network portion
Inventor: BISHOP CRAIG KELVIN
IPC: H04W4/16
Filed: 2006-01-10
Abstract: A method of signalling information between a mobile station and a serving network element of a mobile communications network, wherein the network element transmits information to the mobile terminal relating to the networks capabilities to transmit voice information via a packet switched network portion.
Patent GB-2435958-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia video and audio player
Inventor: LIN CHUNG-HUNG
IPC: G11B31/00
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: A multimedia video and audio player includes an upper cover 2 and a main body 3; the upper cover includes a display screen 21 for showing characters, figures, and images; the main body is pivoted to the upper cover, and it includes a holding recess 31 for holding a portable multimedia player 5, a forwards and backwards movable fastening mechanism 4 for fixing and electrically connecting the portable multimedia player, speakers 32 and volume control buttons 33 for adjusting the sound volume. When a portable multimedia player is held in the holding recess and fastened and electrically connected by means of the fastening mechanism, signals can be transmitted from the portable multimedia player to the main body for sound to be played out through the speakers and images displayed on the display screen.
Patent GB-2436626-A (GB)
Title: Method of evaluating the interaction between a wavefield and a solid body
Inventor: MANEN DIRK-JAN VAN
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A method of evaluating the interaction between a wavefield and a solid body uses a finite-difference methodology for efficiently computing the response from a model subject to changes within subvolumes with the sub-volume enclosed with an extrapolation surface within an injection boundary using Green's functions to update the injection boundary and transmitting an updated wavefield from the injection boundary back into the altered sub-volume to include higher order reflections from outside of the altered sub-space. The model includes physical and/or geometrical properties representing the body, having one or more extrapolation surfaces each enclosing a subspace of the model; and using Green's function to extrapolate a wave field from the one or more extrapolation surfaces to a boundary, changing at least a subset of the physical and/or geometrical properties in the subspace within the model, letting the wave field propagate from the boundary into the interior of the subspace to generate changed waveforms representative of the interaction of the wave field with the changed subspace; and evaluating the changed waveforms to determine the effect of the changes of the subset of the physical and/or geometrical properties in a subspace of the wavefield. The invention can be applied to seismic models to investigate the effects that small (local) changes to the model have on the seismic response e.g. varying water-oil-contact levels in a producing reservoir.
Patent GB-2438820-A (GB)
Title: Combat arts garment
Inventor: BROOKER ROY FREDERICK
IPC: A63B71/14
Filed: 2006-06-05
Abstract: A garment comprises a hardwearing outer layer 15 to protect inner layers of the garment, the outer layer also being sufficiently flexible to allow it to temporarily deform in response to an impact; a non visco-elastic padding layer 21 designed to temporarily deform in response to said impact; and a visco-elastic material layer 25 located at a position within the garment so as to mould around the contours of the shape of a wearer of the garment.
Patent GB-2439596-A (GB)
Title: A support structure for an optical device
Inventor: AYLIFFE MICHAEL H
IPC: H01S3/04
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: An optical subassembly includes a substrate, a heat spreader, and a submount. The submount has a submount mounting surface and a component mounting surface with either the submount mounting surface or the component mounting surface including an angle. The submount is positioned on either the heat spreader or the substrate such that the component mounting surface is positioned at the angle relative to the substrate. An optoelectric device is positioned on the component mounting surface and coupled to interconnects on the substrate. The optoelectric device is thermally coupled to the heat spreader through the submount to provide a low thermal resistance between the optoelectric device and the heat spreader. An encapsulant structure is mounted on the substrate and hermetically encloses the optoelectric device. The encapsulant structure includes a window positioned to pass light between the optoelectric device and an externally mounted optical fiber.
Patent GB-2441955-A (GB)
Title: Keep net
Inventor: RADBURN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A01K97/20
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: The keep net comprises a standing section 23, a detachable section 22 and coupling means 21. In use the detachable section may be attached to the standing section by a ring 21 which engages linking parts 14A, 14B. The standing section may comprise two parts which can also be joined in a similar manner (fig 1). In use the detachable section may be removed from the rest of the net to enable easier handling of fish stored in the net.
Patent GB-2442762-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle theft alarm able to send the owner alarm messages using mobile telecommunications
Inventor: BRAIMOH LOOKMAN
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: When a parked vehicle anti-theft alarm is triggered, the system first calls the owner's cellular/mobile phone using a pre-stored number to notify of the alarm either via a voice message or via a SMS text message. If the thief successfully steals the vehicle, and the immobilizer is triggered to disable the Vehicle, a second call to owner may be made which may additionally include the vehicles location. The location may be determined by GPS system of the vehicles own navigation system. If there are more than one cellular/mobile phones configured for the alarm system, then the alarm system will call each phone number in order in which they are configured. Stored telephone numbers and other configuration data for the system may be entered using touch buttons or using touch screen technology by pressing displayed object icons.
Patent GB-2437775-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the level of a music signal reproduced during a telephone conversation
Inventor: USUBA SHINJI
IPC: H04M3/487
Filed: 2004-01-26
Abstract: A telephone communications apparatus for mixing a music signal with a speech signal comprises a decision circuit for determining a sound or soundless period of a speech signal with which the music is to be mixed and controls the mix ratio of the music signal to the speech signal accordingly. The mix ratio may be progressively decreased towards a smallest value during a transition from a soundless to a sound period and vice versa. An operator may specify whether mixing is to be performed. A music channel may be used to obtain mix music from the telephone network.
Patent GB-2458981-A (GB)
Title: Lottery in which the result is verifiable by players
Inventor: STULBACH IGAL
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2006-11-18
Abstract: A method of providing a player verifiable lottery includes (a) providing lottery game parameters to potential players, (b) allowing potential players to review the terms of the lottery and the current jackpot 30, and place bets 31, (c) accepting bets, (d) allowing players to download software for checking the lottery result 32, (e) upon closing the lottery 33, allowing players to obtain data containing the final list of bets 34, (f) choosing a winning lottery number based upon an external event 36, e.g. a sports event or stock exchange values, and (g) checking the results and declaring a winner 37. The lottery is preferably internet based. A real-time current value of the jackpot may be displayed to players and potential players. The final list of bets may be made available before the winning number is chosen, may include the value of the jackpot, and/or may be available on an internet site or obtained by email. The lottery parameters provided to potential players may include the jackpot value, the value of a share taken by the lottery organiser, bets already placed, and the number of bets placed. The method is intended to prevent cheating by the lottery organiser.
Patent GB-2430074-A (GB)
Title: Compact time-of-flight mass spectrometer
Inventor: ERMER DAVID R
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: The invention provides a method of design for a time-of-flight mass spectrometer that is compact and has high mass resolution over a broad range of ion masses. This method of design, for the high-resolution analysis of analyte ions in the time-of-flight mass spectrometer, includes decreasing the strength of the time-dependent extraction potential according to a predetermined continuous function so as to spread out the energy distribution of the ions and achieving high mass resolution over a broad :range of masses without altering the time dependence or magnitude of the applied potentials, across the acceleration region and ion mirror, and the time-dependent extraction potential, and not changing the physical dimensions of the mass spectrometer. Using this method of design, mass resolution of approximately or greater than 10,000 can be achieved over approximately five orders of magnitude of mass for a time-of-flight mass spectrometer having a total overall length of less than 46 cm.
Patent GB-2435930-A (GB)
Title: Identifying principle shear directions in anisotropic formations with acoustic logging-while-drilling
Inventor: PABON JAHIR
IPC: G01V1/50
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: An LWD tool 102 is provided on a drill string in a borehole 104 to determine the principle axes of the formation 100. The LWD tool is provided with an acoustic transmitter capable of exciting dipole waves and optionally monopole and quadrupole waves. An array of acoustic sensors provided on the LWD tool are capable of receiving wave data in at least four orthogonal directions. The transmitter may be fired in dipole mode in two orthogonal directions. An Alford rotation is applied to mathematically transform received composite signals to determine the anisotropy of the formation including the orientation of fast and slow shear slowness. When the transmitter excites dipole waves the sensors receive in-line and cross-line wave data resulting from dipole propagation through both the formation and the LWD tool. When the transmitter excites monopole waves the receivers receive monopole wave data and monopole-induced quadrupole data resulting from monopole propagation through both the formation and the LWD tool. A negative correlation between monopole and induced quadrupole received data can indicate the fast shear direction whilst a positive correlation can indicate the slow shear direction.
Patent GB-2432763-A (GB)
Title: Code rate adaptation in a mimo system using virtual channels
Inventor: LI QINGHUA
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: Various techniques and embodiments are described to increase a code rate in a MIMO system using one or more virtual channels.
Patent GB-2440630-A (GB)
Title: A secondary key pad for a telephone
Inventor: REED CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
IPC: H04M1/72424
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: A secondary key pad 200 for a telephone 100 comprises a unit with a set of keys 220 larger than a standard key pad 130, which may include Braille indicia or a high contrast surface with alpha-numeric characters. The unit may be connected to the base unit by a cable, or via a wireless link. The secondary unit may have a loud speaker 250 and a microphone 260. A speed dial key 330 allows emergency services to be contacted, and a panic button 320 may also be included. The unit may also indicate the battery level and when the unit is out of range of the base unit, and whether a call or text message has been received.
Patent GB-2443953-A (GB)
Title: Displaying appropriate adverts on a mobile telephone
Inventor: BRAMLEY LEI
IPC: H04M1/72442
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A mobile telephone obtains (or is supplied) advertising content from a remote server and locally stores that advertising content. The advertising content is then automatically shown in association with a running, in use (e.g. in foreground) application that generates a screen that an end-user interacts with ('an end-user application'). The content is shown 'automatically' in the sense that the advertising content is displayed without the end-user explicitly requesting any specific item of content, (although he may opt-in to the general approach of having advertising content displayed on his mobile telephone). The telephone itself determines which adverts etc. it should display, depending on which application is currently being used (i.e. is currently displayed on screen). An advertising engine i.e. a client application e.g. plug-in, DLL, on the mobile telephone manages the downloading, storage and presentation of advertising content. The advertising engine presents an application programming interface (API) on the mobile telephone, allowing any local application to retrieve an advert.
Patent GB-2441286-A (GB)
Title: Density log without a nuclear source
Inventor: CHEMALI ROLAND E
IPC: G01V1/44
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: An acoustic transducer (207) on a downhole tool (203) sends an acoustic wave through a sensor plate (209). The signal is reflected by the borehole wall back towards the transducer. The received signal is responsive to the formation impedance.
Patent GB-2456758-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated ridge tile
Inventor: BORTONE NICHOLAS ANGELO
IPC: E04D1/30
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilated ridge tile comprising a solid apex and a ventilation means (212, 312 figures 6 11) situated on at least one side portion of the tile. The tile may be double skinned with an outer cover portion (202, 302 figures 6 and 11) and an inner base portion 102. The cover portion may be angular or curved and the tile is preferably fixed to the roof by mortar, screws or nails which pass through apertures 144, (209, 308 figures 6 and 11). The tile preferably comprises internal drainage means in the form of one or more sloping surfaces 136, 138. The tile may have end portions (222, 320 figures 6 and 11) which allow the tile to be joined to a conventional ridge tile as well as providing water drainage channels (224, 322 figures 6 and 11). The tile may be fitted to an extraction pipe fitted to the underside. The tile is preferably formed from plastics material by injection moulding. Later embodiments relate to a method of securing said tile, a base portion for a ventilated ridge tile, a cover portion for a ventilated ridge tile and a ventilated ridge tile kit.
Patent GB-2446306-A (GB)
Title: Transferring an active call at a PBX extension to an affiliated mobile phone
Inventor: ABRAMSON SANDRA R
IPC: H04M3/56
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: A telecommunications system 100 is disclosed that enables a user to pair a desk set 103 that is an extension of a private-branch exchange (PBX) with an affiliated cell phone 101 that is accessible via the Public Switched Telephone Network. One feature of the telecommunications system enables an active call that is between the desk set and another party 102, to be transferred to the user's cell phone, while in the presence of third-party call control 106. This is advantageous because a user who is initially on a call at her desk set, but needs to get somewhere else (e.g., a meeting, the airport, home, etc.), is able to continue the call by transferring it to her cell phone. The third-party call control can be part of a computer-telephony integration (CTI) application-for example, in a telephone telemarketing center, which concurrently handles many active telephone calls. Transference of the call involves the PBX allocating a port from a pool of CTI ports 107 and establishing at least one precursor call between the port and the desk set prior to extending the call to the cell phone.
Patent GB-2446523-A (GB)
Title: Matrix body bit drills
Inventor: SQUIER BRIAN D
IPC: E21B10/60
Filed: 2008-02-20
Abstract: An earth boring shear bit having a plenum from which drilling fluid flows along passageways to the outside of the bit is made by positioning a plenum blank 509 in a mould, at least partially filling the remainder of the mould with matrix powder and binder and then sintering. The plenum blank 509 is made in a mould which in turn is formed using a pattern of the plenum. The pattern may be made using a computer aided manufacturing technique. Also a method of manufacturing an earth-boring shear bit having a plenum and at least one fluid pathway by modeling fluid flow through the plenum fluid pathway, determining a geometry to reduce fluid separation through the fluid pathway, constructing a plenum blank 509 based upon the model and sintering matrix powder between the plenum blank and a bit head mold to create the fluid plenum and at least one fluid pathway.
Patent GB-2460092-A (GB)
Title: An insert kit and installation method
Inventor: MARTIN PAUL
IPC: B29C65/64
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: An insert assembly kit comprises a stepped insert 100 which has first, second and third insert portions 102, 104, 106 having first, second and third insert diameters respectively, and a plastics part 130 which has a stepped bore having first, second and third bore portions 136, 138, 140 having first, second and third bore diameters respectively. The first, second and third bore diameters are smaller than the first, second and third insert diameters respectively to engage and retain the insert 100 upon installation into the plastics part 130. Further, the first bore diameter is greater than the second and third insert diameters, and the second bore diameter is greater than the third insert diameter such that the second and third insert portions 104, 106 are freely positionable within the first and second bore portions 136, 138 respectively.
Patent GB-2467511-A (GB)
Title: Tooth care implement
Inventor: MURPHY PAUL
IPC: A46B5/00
Filed: 2008-07-28
Abstract: A tooth care implement comprises a handle unit 4, having a grippable base portion 3 and a shaft 5, and a pivoting arm 7, having first and second ends at which respective ends a tooth brush head 8 and a single-use dental floss head 9 are releasably mounted. The arm can be pivoted between first and second positions with respect to the handle unit. In the first position, a portion of the arm containing the tooth brush head extends away from the handle such that the implement can be used as a toothbrush, and the remaining portion containing the dental floss head is concealed in a cavity provided in the handle unit such that the dental floss head does not interfere with the function of the tooth brush. In the second position, the arm is pivoted such that the tooth brush head and the dental floss head switch positions and the implement can be used as a dental floss. A lock means is provided for locking the arm in the first or second position with respect to the handle. The arrangement can further comprise a rack shaft 14 within the handle to store additional tooth care attachments.
Patent GB-2462681-A (GB)
Title: Trailer compressor regenerative braking system
Inventor: SKELDING ANTHONY PAUL
IPC: B60K6/12
Filed: 2008-08-21
Abstract: Trailer 1 has wheels 2 and associated air brakes 5. A compressor 6 is connectable to the wheels 2 to apply a braking force to the wheels and generate compressed air, which is stored in storage tank 7. A compressed air motor 11 is connectable to the wheels 2 to drive the wheels using air from the tank 7. A first control device is adapted to sense when a lorry cab pulling the trailer is braking, preferably by connection to the cab air brake line/brake pedal/road speed sensor, and upon sensing this, connecting the compressor 6 to the wheels 2 to brake the trailer. A second control device is adapted to sense when a lorry cab pulling the trailer is accelerating, preferably by connection to a cab accelerator/clutch/road speed sensor, and upon sensing this, connecting the compressed air motor to the wheels. The first and second devices may be in a common housing 12. A wheel axle and suspension module having a compressor regenerative braking system is also disclosed (fig 4).
Patent GB-2449203-A (GB)
Title: Processing fish including rotation thereof
Inventor: GOODRICK BRUCE
IPC: A22C25/12
Filed: 2007-03-09
Abstract: A fish processing system comprising a first fish guide having an entrance for receiving the fish. A striker coupled at one end of the first fish guide, the striker having a first holder that holds and releases the fish and is configured to apply a blow to the fish. A channel coupled at another end to the striker, the channel having an internal passage that rotates the fish substantially about a longitudinal axis of the channel. A bleeder coupled at an opposite end of the channel, the bleeder having a second holder that holds and releases the fish and is configured to sever a throat blood vessel and/or a gill arch of the fish, and a second fish guide coupled to the bleeder, the second fish guide includes an exit for delivering the processed fish.