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Patent GB-2421666-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent transcription of voicemail into text message with searchable list of specialised terms
Inventor: DOULTON DANIEL MICHAEL
IPC: G10L15/00
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A caller initiates a voice call to a mobile telephone, which is diverted to a voicemail server where the caller leaves a voice message. The voice message is converted into an audio file format, which is sent or streamed over a wide area network to a voice to text transcription system comprising a network of computers. One of the networked computers plays back the audio file to a human operator and the operator intelligently transcribes the original voice message into the computer to generate a transcribed text message, which is then sent to the mobile telephone. The computer provides the operator with a searchable list of specialised terms that are relevant to cultural sayings, regular events, sporting events, media events, or other kinds of newsworthy events to assist the operator in accurately transcribing those specialised terms.
Patent GB-2435489-A (GB)
Title: Stabiliser for base of ladder
Inventor: FREELAND BRIAN ELLISON
IPC: E06C7/46
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: A ladder stabiliser includes a support base 2, having a stop member 10 on its upper surface and a plurality of depending spikes, a cover element 4 hinged 6 to a first edge of the base is closable to cover the spikes. Preferably the first edge of the stabiliser is the front edge and also has a carrying handle located adjacent to it. A latch may be provided for the cover in the closed position. The cover may include non-slip elements for engaging an under-floor surface when the stabiliser is used with the cover closed. The spikes may be punched from a metal plate member, which may be attached to the support base by moulded plastic formations. The spikes each may include a curved wall, preferably being frusto-conical. The stop member may include an upstanding wall that extends transversely across the base. Preferably it also has adjustable side stops 50 which can be locked into position on the base. Locking formations may be provided in the form of vertical splines on the support base and on the transversely extending wall. In use the side stops define pockets for each ladder foot. Also claimed is a stabiliser wherein the stop member is an upstanding wall, a stabiliser having the spikes provided on a metal plate and stabiliser with incremental markings on the base.
Patent GB-2424048-A (GB)
Title: Planetary pinion carrier with overrunning brake having rockers
Inventor: KIMES JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F16H3/52
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: Planetary pinion carrier 23 for an automatic transmission comprises a one-way brake assembly 20 having an inner race or rocker ring (22, fig 1) formed integrally with the pinion 23, an outer race or cam ring 24 and a plurality of rockers 26 located in pockets 28 in the inner race (22). An inner periphery of the outer race 24 is formed with a plurality of cams or notches 32 which engage the rockers 26 when the inner race (22) and carrier 23 attempt to rotate counter-clockwise relative to the outer race 24. When the inner race (22) and carrier 23 rotate clockwise faster than the outer race 24 each rocker pivots, against the bias of a compression spring (42), in its pocket 28 and disengages from notches 32. Ring 24 has axial splines 54 by which it is connected to a transmission housing. A hydraulically actuated brake piston (142, fig 7) engages brake plates 140 with discs (138).
Patent GB-2424521-A (GB)
Title: Quadrifilar helical antenna comprising a conductive track with a meandering slit
Inventor: LEISTEN OLIVER P
IPC: H01Q1/38
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A dielectrically-loaded quadrifilar helical antenna comprises first and second pairs of diametrically opposed antenna elements on a cylindrical dielectric substrate 12. At least one element of each pair includes a pair of mutually adjacent parallel conductive tracks 10BA, 10BB defining a channel 11B between them. The edges of the channel 11B are arranged such that they are longer than the edges of the tracks which do not define the channel. An alternative helical antenna, suitable for circularly polarised electromagnetic radiation, comprises first and second pairs of helical conductive track groups on or adjacent the outer surface of a cylindrical insulating substrate 12. The track groups each comprise at least a pair of helical tracks 10BA, 10BB where each track has one edge which is longer than another edge and each said helical track is nearer to one another than it is to the other groups of tracks. Also disclosed is a helical antenna which comprises four coextensive helical antenna elements, each of which is formed by at least two coextensive elongate conductors 10BA, 10BB separated by a slit 11B where the width of the slit is less than half of the spacing between one helical antenna element 10B and its neighbours 10A, 10C. The conductor boundary region of the slit 11B has an electrical length which is greater than that of the conductor regions not at the boundary of the slit. At least one of the helical conductive tracks may include at least one straight edge and at least one longer undulating edge such that a broadband of operational frequencies may be achieved by a compact antenna.
Patent GB-2440155-A (GB)
Title: An axial piston pump or machine of the swashplate or bent axis type
Inventor: GUGGEMOS KONDRAD
IPC: F01B3/00
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: An axial piston machine, in particular an axial piston pump, of the swashplate or bent axis type, is described, wherein a fixed control plate 12, which comprises at least one control passage 12a consisting of a plurality of control passage sections 12b, 12c separated from each other by bridges 12d, is arranged between a cylinder drum 4, rotatable in both directions of rotation, and a fixed housing 5. The object of the invention is to design the control plate of an axial piston machine in such a way that damage by cavitation to the structural parts is prevented over the entire extent of the control passages for the supply and removal of the operating fluid. For this purpose the at least one control passage 12a in the region at least of one bridge 12d is provided with a pressure balance opening 13 connecting the surfaces of the control plate 12 with one another.
Patent GB-2440959-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for inspecting a rotationally symmetrical component
Inventor: WRIGHT DAVID CAMERON
IPC: G01N29/275
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for inspecting a component 12 comprises a first transducer 32 for transmitting an ultrasonic signal into a component 12 having rotational symmetry and a second ultrasonic transducer 32 for detecting the reflected, or transmitted, ultrasonic signal. A motor 24 and a turntable 20 produce relative rotation between the rotationally symmetrical component 12 and the first and second transducers 32. Motors, a carriage 26 and tracks on a frame 18 provide relative radial motion between the rotationally symmetrical component 12 and the first and second transducers 32 to scan the whole of a surface of the rotationally symmetrical component 12. An ultrasonic signal analyzer 38 analyses the detected ultrasonic signal by monitoring for ultrasonic signals having an amplitude above a predetermined amplitude and not having rotational symmetry and a display 38 provides an indication that any detected ultrasonic signals above the predetermined amplitude and not having rotational symmetry is a potential flaw in the component 12. The apparatus 10 can, for example, be used for ultrasonic inspection or electromagnetic eddy current inspection of a rotationally symmetrical component 12.
Patent GB-2442227-A (GB)
Title: A tamper-evident closure
Inventor: LISTON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: Tamper-evident closures are known in which the tamper-evidence remains attached to the closures after initial opening. However, the tamper-evidence is not always that clear and therefore it is desirable to produce a closure which more clearly shows it has been initially opened. This may be achieved by having a tamper-evident closure (110) comprising a base (120), a lid (125), a dispensing member (140), and a tamper-evident member (130) which is visible prior to first opening of the closure in use, and upon first opening of the closure becomes at least partly hidden from view, wherein, prior to first opening of the closure in use, the tamper-evident member masks at least part of the dispensing member, and upon first opening of the closure reveals at least part of the dispensing member whereby to indicate the closure has been opened at least once. The dispensing member may have a different colour from the base and/or lid to more clearly show that the closure has been initially opened and reclosed.
Patent GB-2430985-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damper coating for a fan blade
Inventor: WAGNER WILLIAM KENT
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A coated fan rotor blade comprises a fan rotor blade, and a coating 410 disposed on said fan rotor blade 210, said coating 410 comprising a binder 420, and a filler material 430 made up of a plurality of particles 430. The filler 430 is incorporated into the binder 420, and the particles in the filler 430 interact to produce vibrational damping. The particles have an elongated geometry, with their area to thickness aspect ratio being from 100 to 1000. They may be of flattened disc shape, rectangular, or fibre-like. The filler powder may comprise metallic, carbon, or silicate particles, while the binder is ideally viscoelastic and may comprise rubber, silicon, fluoro-elastomer or urethane. The fan blade may be a part of a single-piece blisk. The coating may be applied by moulding, spraying, or bonding.
Patent GB-2442954-A (GB)
Title: Surfactants produced from grains
Inventor: WALDRON KEITH WILLIAM
IPC: C11D1/36
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: Methods of producing surface-active ingredients, including foam and emulsion stabilisers, from grains of graminaceous monocotyledons are described e.g. brewer's spent grain (BSG), barley, wheat, by preparing a substantially lipid-free, aqueous alkali extract from cell walls of said grains. Preferably starch is extracted from the grains prior to extraction with a volatile alkali, and the surfactants are precipitated by alcoholic precipitation. The methods are particularly useful for extracting such products from Spent Brewers' Grain. Stabilisers and adjuvants so-produced are also described.
Patent GB-2429998-A (GB)
Title: System stabilizers and performance enhancers for aqueous fluids gelled with viscoelastic surfactants
Inventor: WILLINGHAM JOHN ROBERT
IPC: C09K8/86
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: An aqueous, viscoelastic fluid gelled with a viscoelastic surfactant (VES) is stabilized and improved with an effective amount of an alkall earth metal oxide and/or alkall earth metal hydroxide. These fluids are more stable and have reduced or no tendency to precipitate, particularly at elevated temperatures. The additives may also increase viscosity to the point where less VES is required to maintain a given viscosity. These stabilized, enhanced, aqueous, viscoelastic fluids may be used as treatment fluids for subterranean hydrocarbon formations, such as in hydraulic fracturing.
Patent GB-2433712-A (GB)
Title: A hand held grinding machine with braking mechanism
Inventor: TIEDE STEFFEN
IPC: B24D9/08
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A hand-held grinding machine, in particular an eccentric grinder, has a machine housing 10 with a rotating grinding tray 11 disposed in a manner spaced apart from the underside 101 of said machine housing. The grinding tray may have a supporting bearer (31, fig 7). A braking device 20 operates between the machine housing and the grinding tray to slow down the rotation of said grinding tray. The braking device consists of a braking member 21 constructed on the grinding tray and a running face constructed on the underside of the housing. The braking member is pressed onto the running surface in a springy manner. The braking member preferably consists of a large number of hook-shaped braking elements 17 which are disposed on a base circle which is concentric with the axis of the grinding tray and are attached to the tray body 12 of the grinding tray in one piece. Alternatively the braking member is constructed as a rubber ring (24, fig 3) attached to the tray body.
Patent GB-2446384-A (GB)
Title: Attaching handles to webs in bag making
Inventor: KATZAUER JON
IPC: B31B19/86
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: Provided are a method, apparatus, and roll produced, in which a continuous web has handles 60 attached along its direction of travel during manufacture, followed by winding the web with handles attached onto a roll. Also disclosed is a method and apparatus in which lines of weakness 16 define patches in web, to each of which is attached a component. Also disclosed is a method and apparatus in which patches from a first web, defined by lines of weakness 16, are separated from each other and applied to a second web. The inventions relate to precursory steps in the manufacture of handled bags.
Patent GB-2436690-A (GB)
Title: Surfboard having a deck with a narrowed mid-section
Inventor: STROVER GRANT IAIN
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: A surfboard 10 has a body 12 defining a deck 14 with a nose region 16, a tail region 18 and a mid-region 20 therebetween.The mid region 20 has a minimum width dimension, from one lateral edge 22 of the deck 14 to the other lateral edge 24, which is less than a corresponding maximum width dimension of the nose region 16. The tail region 18 may have a maximum width dimension which is greater than the minimum width dimension of the mid-region 20. In this way, the lateral edges 22, 24 of the deck 14 have regions 30,32 which have concave curvature.
Patent GB-2447693-A (GB)
Title: Electronically operated variable flush toilet cistern
Inventor: MAYES PETER ROBIN
IPC: E03D5/10
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: An electronically operated, variable flush toilet cistern wherein (i) a bistable latching solenoid valve (20) is used to control the supply of water (7) from the mains plumbing by an infra red motion detector (15) and associated circuitry (24) and (ii) a double throw micro switch (16) with small float (17) and associated circuitry (22) respectively, is used to control the filling of the cistern (1). The lifting of a vertical cylindrical float (4) and seal (5) allows water to flush into the toilet pan (3), and a selectable volume of water is used for flushing by means of a magnet (14), steel shield (12), knob (13), and steel disc (11) attached to the top of the vertical cylindrical float.
Patent GB-2438963-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for generating a homogeneous angular distribution of laser irradiation
Inventor: BAYER ANDREAS
IPC: G02B27/09
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: Apparatus for generating a homogeneous angular distribution of laser irradiation travelling from left to right in figure 1 comprises a first homogenisation stage 10. This stage includes a first substrate 1 and a first lens array 4 through which the laser irradiation 17 to be homogenised can pass. A second homogenisation stage 11 has a second substrate 2 and a second lens array 5 through which the laser irradiation 17 emitted from the first lens array 4 can pass. The laser irradiation 17, after exiting from the second homogenisation stage, has a comparably homogeneous angular distribution. The second homogenisation stage in addition to the second substrate 2 has a third substrate 3 and a third lens array 6. The distance d1 between the second and the third substrate influences the angular distribution and so can be modified to change the size of the illuminated region.
Patent GB-2438101-A (GB)
Title: Techniques to manage channel prediction
Inventor: LI QINGHUA
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2007-07-05
Abstract: A system, apparatus, method and article to manage channel prediction for a wireless communication system are described. The apparatus may include a media access control processor to perform channel prediction, and a transceiver to communicate information using the channel prediction. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2442134-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with air bag and tear strip
Inventor: TRACHT MICHAEL L
IPC: B60R21/207
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly (10) with a frame (26), a seat pad (16), and an air bag assembly housing an inflator (24) and a folded air bag (22) that is inflated by the inflator (24) to unfold and project outwardly from the seat (10) through the air bag release seam (28) when the air bag seam is in an opened position. The vehicle seat assembly (10) has a tear strap (50) with a first end secured to the frame (26) and a second end portion (55) secured to the release seam (28), a guide member (54) through which the tear strap (50) may slidingly pass; and a tether (72) having a first stationary end (74) secured to the frame (26) and a second end (76) that engages the guide member (54) so that movement of the guide member (54) is constrained thereby. The tear strap (50) pulled by the inflation of the air bag (22) with sufficient force to rupture the release seam (28), thereby allowing the tear seam (28) to open and allowing the air bag (22) to pass therethrough.
Patent GB-2457055-A (GB)
Title: Case with handle
Inventor: HIGHAM KEVIN
IPC: B25H3/00
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A case 10 comprises a first portion 12, generally a base, including a handle 14, and a second portion 16, generally a lid, arranged to mate with the first portion 12, the second portion 16 including a recess 18. The position of the recess 18 on the second portion 16 is arranged so as to match the position of the handle 14 on the first portion 12. The recess 18 does not include a handle. The case 10 is of an elongate form and is arranged to store a gun.
Patent GB-2444870-A (GB)
Title: Ion generating component, ion generating unit and ion generating apparatus
Inventor: SHINJI KATO
IPC: H01T19/04
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: Provided are an ion generating component, an ion generating unit and an ion generating apparatus, which do not permit fingers to easily touch a liner electrode. An ion generating component (4) is provided with an insulating substrate (41), a linear electrode (45) and a grounding electrode (42). The insulating substrate (41) includes a main body section (41a) to which the linear electrode (45) is attached, with the tip portion of the linear electrode (45) protruded. The ion generating component also includes two extending sections (41b, 41c), which extend from the main body section (41a) by being separated from the linear electrode (45) and has the grounding electrode (42) formed thereon, on the both sides of the tip portion of the linear electrode (45). The tips of the two extending sections (41b, 41c) are connected.
Patent GB-2456358-A (GB)
Title: Container for transporting fragile goods
Inventor: UPINGTON NEIL ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: B65D81/07
Filed: 2008-06-28
Abstract: A method of transporting fragile goods comprises placing the goods within a first inner container 3 having a top and a bottom and then placing the first container 3 within a second outer container 1, with first spring means 5 acting between the top of the first container 3 and the top of the second container 1 and with second spring means 5 acting between the bottom of the first container 3 and the bottom of the second container 1. Locator boards 2, located between the first container 3 and the spring means 5, are a relatively close fit within the second container 1, restraining transverse movement and restricting air movement within the outer container 1 resulting from movement of the inner container 3.
Patent GB-2462622-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing whole crab
Inventor: MULLOY GERARD ANDREW
IPC: A23L17/40
Filed: 2008-08-13
Abstract: A method of processing whole crab comprising a primary grading stage 7, where female crabs are graded into a plurality of grades depending on their estimated weight, stunning 13, then cooking 17 the graded crabs for a period of time suitable for their estimated weight. The crabs are then cooled 19 and washed 23 before the crabs are put through a secondary grading stage 25, in which the crabs pass along a moving conveyor through salinated water. The conveyor moves at a rate and the water is salinated such that crabs below their estimated weight float up away from the conveyor means and are regraded or discarded. Finally the retained crabs are chilled 29, vacuum packed 31 and frozen 37. Crab having an undesirable amount of meat for that grade are discarded from the process prior to final grading and packaging and therefore the customer receives a crab with an amount of meat that meets their expectations. Furthermore, the process is simple quick and effective and may be carried out in an efficient manner.
Patent GB-2453219-A (GB)
Title: Improving operational decisions and allocating financial risk or reward in an engineered system
Inventor: JOHNSON CHRISTOPHER DONALD
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2008-09-11
Abstract: A system is provided to improve the operational decisions and the transfer of financial risk (or reward) in an engineered system, e.g. oil-well drilling. An interactive decision-support planning tool 100 aids a user as to how select a portfolio of engineered systems and entities that the systems will process (e.g. aircraft engines and flights, rigs and reserves, apparatus configuration, apparatus inspection, apparatus online sensors, dynamic operations decisioning for the apparatus and drill path or asset dispatching) and a contractual incentive to allocate risks to stakeholders best positioned to abate them. Tool 100 comprises a simulator 102, for performing simulations of well drilling, and aims to reduce a fleet's financial risk associated with the cost of operations below that achievable without using the tool and/or increase financial return associated with the cost of activity above that achievable without using the tool, such that financial risk and/or financial return and allocated in a desired manner among a plurality of operations stakeholders.
Patent GB-2464134-A (GB)
Title: A Transparent Weatherproof Display case
Inventor: HOLLYWOOD MATTHEW
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2008-10-04
Abstract: A transparent Weatherproof Display Case providing a sealed case for the protection of notices. The Case may be self sealing and provide a variety of fixing methods to attach it to a number of surfaces to provide a secure display. Preferably the casing can incorporate corporate logos, general text or advertising areas.
Patent GB-2465151-A (GB)
Title: Engine exhaust treatment unit
Inventor: MENIER GABRIEL
IPC: F01N3/023
Filed: 2008-11-05
Abstract: An engine exhaust treatment unit (12) for an exhaust system is provided. The unit comprises a housing (18) which contains a particulate filter (26) and a treatment volume (30) both disposed in an exhaust gas stream defined between an inlet (21) and an outlet (34). A wall (31) of the treatment volume (30) is suitable for receiving an injector (32) which serves to inject a reducing agent (100) such as urea into the treatment volume (30). The exhaust treatment unit (12) further comprises a hydrolysis catalyst (28) for hydrolyzing the reducing agent (100). By housing the particulate filter (26) and the treatment volume (30) in a single module the space required by the engine exhaust treatment unit (12) is reduced.