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Patent GB-2428759-A (GB)
Title: Brake disc having two sets of brake pads associated therewith
Inventor: FARIA JULIO JOSEPH
IPC: F16D65/14
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A disc brake system comprises a brake disc having independently operable first and second sets of brake pads associated therewith, wherein said first and second sets of brake pads respectively comprise different types of friction material. The brake pads may be fitted within separate independently, operable brake callipers, or a single brake calliper having independently operable pistons associated with each pad. One set of brake pads may be harder than the other. One set of brake pads may comprise organic friction material while the other made of inorganic materials (eg. carbon fibre reinforced ceramics). The second brake set may become operable when braking conditions exceed a predetermined intensity or duration, or information from a temperature sensor. A manual switch may select operability between the brake.
Patent GB-2429301-A (GB)
Title: Testing loop impedence in an RCCB protected circuit
Inventor: SMITHSON EDWARD
IPC: G01R27/18
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing the loop impedance in residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) protected circuits is provided. An alternating test current is applied across the phase earth connections of a supply and a plurality of voltage samples are then taken across the connections. The voltage samples are subsequently transformed from time space to frequency space to allow the component due to the test current to be isolated. The loop impedance is then calculated.
Patent GB-2415588-A (GB)
Title: Radiation imaging apparatus having means to prevent shading of detectors
Inventor: NAGATSUKA SUMIYA
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: A radiation imaging apparatus including a radiation or fluorescence detecting device with a number of imaging elements arranged in a plane. There are sensor elements, arranged on imaging elements to detect radiation or fluorescence converted from the radiation which has passed through a subject. Switching elements are arranged on imaging elements, to perform switching of read-out of the radiation intensity signals outputted from the plurality of sensor elements. Reflection plates, arranged on surfaces of the of switching elements, reflect slanted radiation or fluorescence converted from the radiation. By this arrangement there is no decrease of the amount of radiation or the amount of fluorescence received by the sensor and high resolution images can be obtained.
Patent GB-2415505-A (GB)
Title: A method of drilling a borehole
Inventor: ESTES ROBERT A
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2004-08-09
Abstract: A two-axis gyroscope 88 used on a bottom hole assembly (BHA) 90 can be used for determining a rate of rotation about the rotational axis of a BHA. The method takes advantage of possible misalignment of at least one axis of the two axis gyroscope 88 from orthogonality with respect to the rotational axis of the BHA 90, resulting in the misaligned gyroscope being sensitive to BHA rotation. The method of drilling a borehole comprises conveying a bottomhole assembly (BHA) on a drilling tubular into the borehole 26, the BHA including a drillbit 50 for drilling the borehole; making measurements with a gyroscope having at least one sensitive axis with an angle of misalignment from orthogonality relative to an axis of rotation of the drilling tubular; determining from the measurements a toolface angle of the BHA; and drilling the borehole based on the determined toolface angle.
Patent GB-2422942-A (GB)
Title: Universal progressive game pool
Inventor: IKEHARA CLYDE
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods that allow gaming machines to participate in a progressive pool and offer a progressive award regardless of the game installed on the gaming machine. The present invention also permits gaming machine participation in a progressive pool regardless of wager amount. This permits larger progressive awards and awards that grow faster since more games and gaming machines may participate in building a progressive pool award. It also opens the attraction of a large progressive pool award to more games, gaming machines and gaming establishments.
Patent GB-2418600-A (GB)
Title: Bagless vacuum cleaner system
Inventor: PULLINS ALAN T
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a housing as well as a suction generator and bagless dirt system carried on the housing. The bagless dirt system includes a dirt cup, a prefilter, a filter chamber remote from the dirt cup, a filter in the filter chamber and a first conduit providing fluid communication between the dirt cup and the filter chamber. A second conduit provides fluid communication between the filter chamber and the suction generator.
Patent GB-2423893-A (GB)
Title: Method annd apparatus for dynamic channel access within wireless networks
Inventor: NERSES ANNITA
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: The present invention protocol offers guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS) for a predetermined number of circuits in a highly dynamic, ad hoc scalable network 20. The present invention protocol employs a Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) reservation scheme to transmit deterministic data (e.g., image data) to a destination, while utilizing a Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) contention scheme to support non-deterministic data traffic. The protocol operates over a link-state based routing protocol that reliably floods routing and resource reservation information to the nodes in the network. Moreover, the present invention capitalizes on certain properties of a radio, such as a RAKE type receiver, to enable simultaneous re-transmissions of resource and route reservation information to constructively interfere and enhance the strength and range of the signal.
Patent GB-2435995-A (GB)
Title: Clip having retaining wings
Inventor: BILBIE JOHN LESLIE
IPC: F16L3/24
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: A clip having a base portion 12, a spine 18 extending from the base portion 12, and a support portion for engaging an opening in a structure. The support portion comprises a pair of splayed locating wings 21, 22 extending from the spine 18 from a common axis, the spacing between the free ends of the wings 21, 22 being greater than the width of the opening. When one of the wings is inserted through the opening, the distance between the spine 18 and free end of the other wing is less than the width of the opening to enable both wings 21, 22 to be inserted through the opening by rotating the clip about or parallel to the common axis. The clip may be used to retain pipes or cables for services to the underside of metal decking.
Patent GB-2436157-A (GB)
Title: Customer service system
Inventor: GREEN TERENCE RONALD
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-03-18
Abstract: A customer service process for allocating servers (e.g. sales staff) to customers comprising receiving a service request 40 that includes data identifying a requested service grade 44 (buy, demonstration, information), retrieving from the database a set of selection values 46 for each of a plurality of servers and a set of weighting values 56, wherein the set of weighting values 56 is selected from a plurality of sets on the basis of the requested service grade 44, obtaining a set of weighted selection values 58 for each server by applying the set of weighting values 56 to each set of selection values 46, obtaining from the set of weighted selection values 58 a suitability value 66 for each server, and selecting a server on the basis of the obtained suitability values 66. The selection values may relate to: availability of the servers, product knowledge, skill.
Patent GB-2425125-A (GB)
Title: Glycosyltransferase expression
Inventor: TASAKA YASUSHI
IPC: C12N9/10
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: A vector comprises a human   a  -1,4-galactosyltransferase gene, or variant or homolog thereof, linked to a promoter suitable for expression in an animal, plant or microbial cell. Preferably the vector is used to produce a transgenic plant capable of producing ceramide trihexoside (globotriaosylceramide/Gb3/CD77). The invention further relates to a transgenic plant comprising at least two exogenous glycosyltransferase genes, capable of producing ceramide trihexoside. Preferably the genes are   a  -1,4-galactosyltransferase and   b  -1,4-galactosyltransferase. The plants of the invention may be used to produce ceramide trihexoside, or to extend the glycosylation of a lipid or protein.
Patent GB-2424153-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for back-up of customized application information
Inventor: ROTH DANIEL L
IPC: H04M1/72448
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A method of operating a mobile communication device having a set of one or more applications, each with its own associated user-configurable customization, the method comprising detecting whether the user-configurable customization of any of the applications has changed since an earlier time, and for all applications for which the user configurable customization has changed since said earlier time, wirelessly transmitting those changes to a remote server. The method further comprises maintaining a set of flags indicating whether changes have occurred to the user-configurable customization, wherein detecting whether the user-configurable customization of any of the applications has changed since said earlier time includes reading the set of flags. The remote server is one of a carrier server and a third party provider server.
Patent GB-2433853-A (GB)
Title: Headphone flexible headband winds around earpieces
Inventor: WANG HAN-KAI
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: The headphone device includes a sound amplifying part 21 composed of a first speaker 211 and a second speaker 212, a connecting member or headband 22 and fixing or securing members 23. The headband 22 is made of a flexible material e.g. silicone. So that the headphones adopt a compact form when not in use the speakers 211, 212 are brought together in the direction of the arrows C, and then the headband 22 is wound around the periphery of the speakers in the direction of the arrows D. The headband is held in this position by the securing means 231, 232 on each speaker or earpiece.
Patent GB-2427598-A (GB)
Title: Airbag housing assembled using slotted fasteners
Inventor: KIELINEN JEFF
IPC: B60R21/217
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: An airbag chute assembly (24) for a vehicle (10) which includes a chute portion (30), an inflator housing (34), and a coupling member (36) that facilitates coupling and decoupling of the inflator housing (34). The coupling member (36) cooperates with engagement features (88) and open-ended slots (70) while other engagement features (84) cooperate with apertures (68).
Patent GB-2443476-A (GB)
Title: Sliding wall tie and sleeve
Inventor: BUTLER PAUL
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a movement restraint e.g. a debonding sleeve for use between two wall sections. The restraint allows the wall sections to move a limited distance, such as a result of wind pressure acting on the wall. The movement restraint comprises an elongate plastics sleeve 10 with a flat bottomed cavity 16 and a metal tie part 12. The sleeve has a projection 18 upstanding from the cavity wall that acts as an initial stop when the metal tie is inserted during installation. The projection prevents the tie from being set too deep within the sleeve resulting in the restraint becoming ineffective. Once the tie has been set against the projection and the restraint installed in a joint between two walls, the tie is able slide relative to the sleeve. When the tie moves into the sleeve against the projection, the metal tie will cut the projection as it slides further into the sleeve past the projection.
Patent GB-2432383-A (GB)
Title: Radial expansion of a tubular patch to repair a tubular assembly
Inventor: SHUSTER MARK
IPC: F16L55/163
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: An expansion system 4200 is positioned within an expandable tubular assembly that includes first and second tubular members 4208,4210 coupled end to end and positioned and supported within a wellbore 4212. An expandable tubular patch 4206 is positioned over radial passages 4212 within the second tubular member 4210 and a hydroforming expansion device 4202 coupled to a support 4204 is operated to pressurise the interior of the tubular patch 4206 to radially expand and plastically deform it into contact with the interior surface of the second tubular member. The hydroforming expansion device 4202 is then disengaged from the tubular patch 4206 and removed from the wellbore 4212.
Patent GB-2430712-A (GB)
Title: A rotary device
Inventor: WHATFORD TREVOR LYN
IPC: F03G7/10
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: A Rotary Device which has an energy input of Gravitational energy that is converted into massive amounts of leverage energy which is then used to drive propulsion systems which in turn drives the rotary device. The leverage comes from balanced primary lever systems (PLS) comprising a number of paired fulcrum pivoting weighted levers with the weighted section (L2) being unimpeded and 30 times longer than (L1) the work section of the levers, this gives (L1) a massive leverage energy more than 30 times greater than the levers weight to drive a number of suitable propulsion systems via (F) a means to transfer the leverage. Figure 3 show the primary leverage systems leverage energy being converted into 300 to 350 bar high pressure hydraulic fluid energy to drive 4 hydraulic motors (HM), the surplus rotary energy of the rotary device then drives generators.
Patent GB-2438475-A (GB)
Title: A method for ranking search results
Inventor: AALTONEN JANNE
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: In one arrangement the invention provides a method of generating a search results list in response to a search request comprising one or more search terms. The method comprises: receiving a search request; accessing a storage system so as to identify search listings having search terms generating a match with the received search request; retrieving data indicative of a first bid amount and a network location corresponding to the or each matched search term, the network location providing access to a set of data corresponding to the matched search term; generating a second bid amount in dependence on the first bid amount and an amount of data associated with the set of data accessible via the network location; ordering the identified search listings into search results list in accordance with values corresponding to respective second bid amounts for the identified search listings and outputting data indicative of the ordered search result list said outputted data comprising a plurality of selectable links, each corresponding to a said network location. Thus embodiments of the invention are arranged to rank search results in dependence on delivery costs to be borne by a subscriber. This might be different to the actual delivery costs since information providers can frame their bit criteria so as to subsidise delivery of their data to mobile terminals.
Patent GB-2448145-A (GB)
Title: A method of applying a covering to a roof frame of a haulage container and a rail for use in the method
Inventor: WILSON KENNETH BARRY
IPC: B62D25/06
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: A method of applying a covering 21, 36 to a roof frame of a goods container, comprising the steps of: positioning the covering across the roof frame and across one or more roof sticks 38 which extend across the roof frame to, at least in part, cover the roof frame; supporting the covering at least between roof sticks; and attaching the covering to the roof frame, such that the covering sections which extend across the one or more roof sticks retain their shape. The covering may be supported upon a flat or curved surface 25, or a plurality of support surfaces (37, figure 8) may fit within the spaces defined by the frame. A shaped rail 22 may be attached to the edges of the cover and roof sticks by means of adhesive 32, 34 and mechanical fixtures 42. By supporting the covering when it is being attached it is prevented from sagging between the roof sticks.
Patent GB-2435781-A (GB)
Title: Receipt type display device
Inventor: LEE JONG GU
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a receptacle display device. According to this invention, a first rotary panel is mounted to a display panel support unit in such a way as to rotate about a rotating shaft, and a display panel is secured to the first rotary panel. Thus, when the first rotary panel rotates about the rotating shaft at about 90 degrees, the length of the display panel is changed to the width, and the width of the display panel is changed to the length, thus being capable of storing a large display panel, which is larger than the width of a receptacle housing, in the receptacle housing.
Patent GB-2452972-A (GB)
Title: Chocolate incorporating cryogenically milled cocoa beans
Inventor: ZUMBE ALBERT
IPC: A23G1/00
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: A chocolate product comprising cocoa and one or more chocolate making ingredients is further blended with an additional cocoa component which contains a higher concentration of cocoa polyphenols in order to raise the total level of polyphenols of the mixture. The additional cocoa component is cryogenically milled whole full fat cocoa beans. These cocoa beans may be predominantly unfermented, with or without their shells and lightly roasted or not roasted at all.
Patent GB-2457652-A (GB)
Title: PLMN selection in multi-network environment
Inventor: GOLLAPUDI SREELAKSHMI
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: A method of PLMN selection subsequent to a change in cell for a mobile radio communications device in a multi-network cellular environment, the method including the steps of monitoring system information within a mobile radio communications device to determine the availability of a HPLMN or any other higher priority PLMN than current registered PLMN, and selecting the said HPLMN or higher priority PLMN than current registered PLMN if identified as available, and also a related network-sharing-capable UE that, when registered with a visitor PLMN, can readily check the availability of its HPLMN or any other higher priority PLMN in the system information whenever it moves to a new location area and, assuming the HPLMN or higher priority PLMN to be found, can then reselect to that PLMN.
Patent GB-2446925-A (GB)
Title: Torque transmission using electric energy conversion device
Inventor: SOLIMAN IHAB S
IPC: B60K6/48
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: A hybrid vehicle propulsion system includes an internal combustion engine 10, a torque converter 13 including a lockup clutch, the torque converter 13 receiving torque from at least the internal combustion engine 10, a multiple fixed-ratio transmission 14 having an input coupled to the torque converter 13, a electric energy conversion device 16 coupled downstream of the multiple fixed-ratio transmission 14 and a control system for adjusting torque output of the hybrid propulsion system. The control system adjusts torque output of the electric energy conversion device 16 to reduce a transmission output torque load and adjusts the multiple fixed ratio transmission 14 to cause a transition in torque transfer responsive to adjusted torque output of the electric energy conversion device 16. The invention provides an alternative to prior hybrid powertrains wherein high input torque would cause difficulty in making an early transmission shift.
Patent GB-2458913-A (GB)
Title: Tanning process
Inventor: COLLINS GARETH
IPC: C14C3/08
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: A process for pre-tanning skins comprising the steps of: a) liming and washing the skins; b) deliming, bating and washing the skins; c) adjusting the pH, if required; d) pre-tanning the skins; and e) adjusting the pH, if required; wherein the step d) of pre-tanning the skins involves treating the skins with: i) one or more organic tanning agent; and ii) one or more stabilizing agent. The skins are preferably treated with tanning agent before being treated with the the stabilizing agent. The stabilizing agent may be an oxidizing agent and the tanning agent may be tetrakis (hydroxymethyl) phosphonium salt or condensate.
Patent GB-2459923-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for simulating flames by projecting a light source on a screen
Inventor: WRIGHT JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: F21S10/04
Filed: 2008-05-13
Abstract: A visual flame effect device includes an upstanding light transmitting screen 1 and a light source (10, Figure 2) (e.g. LEDs of one or more colours) directed at screen 1 to produce a flame effect. Screen 1 (and therefore the flame effect) may be viewable from opposite (two) sides (freestanding in a room), or from only one side, whereby screen 1 allows viewing of a back wall or other structure behind it such as fuel simulating coals, logs. The light source(s) (10, Figure 2) may be directed at a lower portion of screen 1, which may include a region 9 of reduced transparency (translucent, textured, opaque, frosted, coloured) in the shape of flames. A base 2 may include a recessed area 7 which receives an insert (12, 12a, Figure 2) that supports real/simulated fuel elements and apertures 8, 8a above each light source (10, Figure 2) through which light projects onto screen 1. The device may include a heat source (e.g. electric fan heater).
Patent GB-2450243-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling a moveable barrier according to fingerprint authentication and a subsequent sensing of a second finger touch.
Inventor: BROGLE RONALD DAVID
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2008-06-11
Abstract: A device for actuating a moveable barrier comprises a fingerprint scanner and is operable by: sensing a human finger on the scanner; analysing the fingerprint to determine whether it matches previously learned authorised users' fingerprints, if the fingerprint is recognised as belonging to an authorised user, actuating the barrier according to a first command; upon sensing a second fingerprint during a predetermined time after recognizing the first fingerprint sending a second command to actuate the barrier without a further analysis step. The first and second command may be open, close or halt movement. The moveable barrier may be a door, gate or shutter. The device may be portable.
Patent GB-2454982-A (GB)
Title: Active RF decoy simulation apparatus
Inventor: SHIN DONG CHO
IPC: F41H11/02
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: An active RF decoy simulation apparatus for simulating an active RF decoy system in virtual environment, comprises a missile seeker 700 which radiates RF signals and detects reflection signals from a target ship and a target motion simulator 600 for implementing a moving trajectory of active RF decoy, in which an antenna for radiating a reflected signal of the target ship and another antenna for radiating a deception signal of the active RF decoy according to a transmitted missile signal are mounted. A microwave device 500 transfers the detected signal radiated from a missile to the antenna so that the reflected signal of the target ship is radiated by the target motion simulator 600 and which receives the signal radiated from the missile, amplifies the received signal and transfers the signal to the antenna so that a repeated delay signal of the RF decoy simulator which is greater than the reflected signal of the target ship is radiated by the target motion simulator 600. A missile seeker control device 400 controls the missile seeker 700 and a target motion simulator control device 100 controls the target motion simulator 600, there being a virtual environment simulation device 300 which controls the microwave device 500 which controls the radiation of the signal of the RF decoy simulator, and the missile seeker control device 400.