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Patent GB-2399256-A (GB)
Title: Distributed communications routing using co-operating automatic call distributors
Inventor: RUPAREL KIT
IPC: H04M3/523
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A method and system for distributing calls, or other inbound media, amongst the agents of multiple ACDs that operate on a peer basis, without the use of any centralised queue or call allocater. When an ACD determines the requirement to queue a call, or other media, as no appropriate agent is immediately available, it forwards a Token to all peer ACD's having appropriate rights to handle the communication, which is then queued in each ACD individually following the skill/queue rules of each. When the Token reaches the head of the queue for an agent on any ACD, that ACD allocates a communication path from a reserved stack and returns the identification for said path to the originating ACD. The originating ACD, upon being notified of the immediate availability of an agent on a 'receiving' ACD, re-routes the call to that receiving ACD on the specified communication path. The receiving ACD can identify the call via its arrival on the nominated communications path, so a physical or other static association between the token/signalling path and the media streaming channel is unnecessary, whilst additionally, they need not be carried over the same network media. Once the source ACD has successfully forwarded the call to the receiving ACD/agent, it can then send notification to all other ACDs to remove the initiation token from their respective queues.
Patent GB-2393379-A (GB)
Title: A sub-assembly for forming a shoe
Inventor: WALLIN ROSEMARY JANE
IPC: A43B3/24
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A sub-assembly for forming a shoe comprises an inner layer 110 formed in one-piece from a stretchable material and including a flexible top line (126, Fig 10), and heel (120, Fig 11) and toe 115 stiffeners supporting the material. The stretchable material may be a knitted, heat mouldable material. The heel and toe stiffeners may be spaced by a hinge portion (125, Fig 11) of the material to allow relative angular movement between a heel portion and a toe portion of the sub-assembly, the material stretching to accommodate such angular movement. A shoe incorporating the sub-assembly is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2412873-A (GB)
Title: Foot massage mat
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 2004-04-05
Abstract: A foot massager which stimulates both feet simultaneously when the user walks on it. Preferably the foot massager is in the form of a rigid mat with rigid nodules of irregular shape. The foot massager may be portable, and may be constructed of multiple sections allowing it to be folded or stacked for storage. A carrying handle may also be provided. The greatest pressure may be utilised when the user walks on the foot massager providing maximum benefit.
Patent GB-2396182-A (GB)
Title: Tile spacer for positioning tiles during installation
Inventor: FIORE TONY MARK
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A tile spacer (10') comprises a support portion (12') adapted to overlie, preferably contact, at lease one tile with a lower face (20') of the support portion opposed to an exposed face of the tile or tiles, and a plurality of individual first tile separator elements (14') carried by the support portion and projecting downwardly relative to said lower face (20'). Each of the first tile separator elements (14') is spaced from the other element or elements (14') and has opposite surfaces which abuts opposed edges of adjacent tiles in use to space said tiles. The spaces (10') may also have opposed second tile spacer elements (16') that are used to space tiles in a corner. A method of use of the tile spacer is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2413159-A (GB)
Title: Wind-driven generator
Inventor: KILPATRICK JAMES WOLFE MACCONN
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2004-04-17
Abstract: Respective parts 3, 4 of an electric generator are rotated in opposite directions by respective sets of wind-driven vanes 1,6, one located in front of the generator and the other behind, or both located in front of the generator. In the latter case, an axle of the leading set of vanes can pass through a hollow axle of the following set. Gearing may be provided to increase speeds within the generator, and a tail-fin arrangement 7 may be fitted to a casing 9, or to an axle of one of the blade sets, to keep the device facing into wind. The tail-fin arrangement may support an axle 5, by means of a bearing 12. A plurality tail fins may be used in a cruciform or asterisk-like configuration.
Patent GB-2402873-A (GB)
Title: Seat cushion structure
Inventor: TIESLER JOHN M
IPC: A47C7/18
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: A seat cushion structure (20) having multiple indentation load deflection (ILD) areas created by using inflatable preformed containers (3,5) within a base cushion foam (1) and method for making same. The invention can be utilized to make cushions for use with separately manufactured upholstery covers as well as for pour-in-place or foam-in-cover upholstered cushions. Such cushions are suitable for use in commercial and residential furniture as well as automobiles, buses, trains and aircraft.
Patent GB-2404213-A (GB)
Title: Water management system
Inventor: ROBINSON HOWARD LLOYD
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: The water management system, primarily for managing storm water over a surfaced area and particularly such areas which support vehicular traffic and upon which there may be spillages, includes a first course 11 that comprises one or more areas of permeable material and one or more areas of impermeable material, a permeable understructure beneath the first course, the permeable understructure including a porous foundation layer 20 from which a drainage conduit 25 extends to a point beyond the boundary of the surfaced area. The permeable material may comprise porous asphalt that includes penetration grade bitumen, which may be modified with fibres, or polymer modified bitumen. Alternatively the permeable layer may comprise porous concrete. The impermeable layer may comprise impermeable asphalt or impermeable concrete. The one or more impermeable areas are preferably provided with a camber. The permeable understructure may include a supporting substrate 12 with upper 13 and lower 14 courses of asphalt, containing finer and coarser aggregate, respectively. The foundation layer may be laid on a natural or laid sub-grade 22 and may include a filter layer of particulate with interstitial cavities between the particles.
Patent GB-2405901-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically activated lock
Inventor: CLARKSON LEE
IPC: E05B65/46
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A lock includes mating male (7) and female members, the female member defining a channel for accommodating the male member. The female member includes an annular locking element (37) which surrounds the channel and is mounted for movement between a first position in which the male member can move freely within the channel and a second tilted position in which movement of the male member within the channel is hindered. The female member further includes means (43) biasing the locking element towards the entry to the channel, and magnetically activated means (21) which may be activated to urge the locking element in a direction away from the entry to the channel.
Patent GB-2408584-A (GB)
Title: NMR logging in the earth's magnetic field
Inventor: TAICHER GERSH ZVI
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: A borehole tool for determining a parameter of interest of a volume of earth formation surrounding the borehole includes first and second antennae. The first antenna produces a static magnetic field in said volume for a duration selected for substantially polarizing nuclear spins within said volume and causing said polarized nuclear spins to precess about a direction of earth's magnetic field thereafter. The second antenna produces a pulsed magnetic field having a direction with a component transverse to said direction of earth's magnetic field. The second antenna is pulsed with an AF signal modulated by a pulse sequence for forming spin echo signals in said volume.
Patent GB-2411320-A (GB)
Title: Access control management in a terminal device
Inventor: HIEDA SATOSHI
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: Mobile devices may be inappropriate to use in certain environmental conditions e.g. location. Thus the use of a mobile phone in a concert hall, or a camera associated with a mobile phone during concerts or in bookshops should be inhibited. Such a terminal device has a reception unit (Step 101) for environmental information, which may be actual position (e.g. GPS transmissions, location determined by a cellular network), a location ID, or an access policy appropriate to the terminal location. These last two may be provided from a transmitter situated at the location. The terminal also comprises an application management unit, which extracts (Step 103) an access policy from a local store or downloads from a remote database and passes the policy to a control management unit (step 104). This loads the access policy (step 105) and operates on resources used by the terminal application to carry out functions, denying access, to prevent inappropriate functions from being executed. Various other modifications are disclosed, including the use of remote devices to convert location to access policies or to download access policies for current location of the terminal if it does not have them already stored.
Patent GB-2414290-A (GB)
Title: Adiabatic Refrigeration
Inventor: DE SIQUEIRA MARCIO LHAMAS
IPC: F25B21/00
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: An ADR (adiabatic demagnetization refrigeration) unit for use in liquid helium cryogenic apparatus comprising a sample chamber connected to a liquid helium supply via a controllable coupling which preferably comprises a capillary tube and associated heater, the sample chamber including connector means for coupling to a sample and being surrounded by a solenoid, the ADR unit comprising an elongate salt pill 10 mounted at one end on a connector 11 via thermally isolating support means 12 and having a sample platform 21 at the other end. The ADR has an outer heat shield, and the connector is a puck providing mechanical and electrical coupling to the end of the test vessel. The thermally isolating support means is a cylindrical shell having large windows therein. The sample may be mounted between the salt pill and the connector. The salt pill comprises a metal tube containing a metal mesh and a magnetocaloric material, preferably grown as fresh crystals in the tube on the mesh. The ends of the metal mesh are welded to an end cap thermally coupled to the sample platform.
Patent GB-2413040-A (GB)
Title: Provider-activated software for mobile communication devices
Inventor: COHEN JORDAN
IPC: H04M1/72427
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: A mobile voice communication device (100) including a wireless transceiver circuit (108) for transmitting and receiving voice communications and for receiving data; a digital processor (104); and a memory (126) storing application program code which when executed on the digital processor causes the mobile voice communication device to provide predetermined functionality to the user of the mobile voice communication device. The predetermined functionality includes basic features and it includes enhanced features that are in addition to the basic features. The application program code has a deactivated state in which the mobile voice communication device provides the basic features to the user without providing the enhanced features and an activated state in which the mobile voice communication device provides the enhanced features. Toggling between the deactivated and activated states is accomplished by receiving through the wireless transceiver circuit a transmitted key that was sent by a remote source to that mobile voice communication device.
Patent GB-2417759-A (GB)
Title: Combined tidal and river power generation system
Inventor: YI JWO-HWU
IPC: E02B9/08
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: The tidal basins 97, surrounded by embankments 81 or hollowed out of cliffs, have sluice gates 82 and hydraulic turbine and generator sets 83. River water can be diverted by diversion gates 90 located at a high elevation in a river 89 and carried by pipes 91 to flooding gates 92 located at a lower elevation at the water intake of the tidal basins 97. Water diverted from the river 89 flows into the tidal basins 97 increasing the water level in the basins so that power may be generated even during the ebb tide periods.
Patent GB-2428724-A (GB)
Title: A datum monument
Inventor: INGLETON STEPHEN
IPC: B61K9/08
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A datum monument for a railway infrastructure, the monument comprising a mounting to define a dependable position for the monument and an identifier for interrogation with respect to particular information indicative of the dependable position environs.
Patent GB-2421198-A (GB)
Title: Device for displaying exercise information of a sports apparatus on a monitor
Inventor: SHIH CHING-TU
IPC: H04N7/08
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: A device for displaying the exercise information of a sports apparatus includes a RS-232 transmission line connected with a micro-processor unit (MPU) 20 that is connected with a monitor menu controller 22. The MPU transmits the RS-232 instruction between a sports apparatus 21 and the monitor menu controller and also transmits signals to a microprocessor 16 in the interior of the monitor. The signal put in order by the video controller is transmitted to the monitor menu controller that carries out two-way communication with a video modulator of a monitor. Thus the exercise information produced by an exerciser on a sports apparatus can be displayed on the monitor while simultaniously watching entertaining content on the monitor, for example, a television broadcast.
Patent GB-2433393-A (GB)
Title: Wireless network sharing device with enhanced setup
Inventor: CHEN CHI-CHUNG
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A wireless access sharing device which allows multiple other devices (eg PCs, laptops, PDAs, mobile phones) to connect to its wired ports (eg. ethernet, IEEE 1394, USB) and thereby obtain access to a wireless network (eg. IEEE 802.11, Hiper LAN, HomeRF or Bluetooth (rtm)) is disclosed. The access sharing device monitors its wired connections to detect the presence of connected devices and opens an interface for user setup when a device is discovered. The user then sets the desired wireless network parameters (eg SSID, channel, transmission rate) using the interface and gains wireless network access via the wireless sharing device. Setup may involve manually entering parameters into a web page presented by the wireless device or by automatically loading pre-recorded sets of parameters.
Patent GB-2434880-A (GB)
Title: Authorisation system for a vehicle identifying a number of vehicle profiles
Inventor: KEENAN PAT
IPC: B60R25/24
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: An authorisation system for a vehicle, the system comprising: identification means for authorising ignition of the vehicle and storing a unique identification code; storage means for storing at least one vehicle profile; and selection means for selecting one of the vehicle profiles in response to the unique identification code; whereby vehicle operation is regulated in response to the selected vehicle profile. The identification means is preferably a key and the unique identification code may be stored on a transponder housed in the key. Each stored vehicle profile may indicate a range at which a characteristic of the vehicle may operate, and the characteristic may be controlled by a vehicle management system such as an engine control module (ECM).
Patent GB-2421807-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle diagnostics system with vehicle identification for use between multiple computer applications
Inventor: OGLIVIE TERRY
IPC: G01M17/007
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A vehicle diagnostics system comprises a processor 22, a user interface 25 including a display device 26 and input device 27 both coupled to the processor, a local storage library 28 connected to the processor for storing at least one application to be performed by the vehicle. The processor is programmed to request vehicle identification information from a user through the display device, to create an identifier containing the vehicle ID information entered by the user, and to store the identifier in the storage library. The processor then retrieves at least one application from the library as selected by the user though the input device, and provides the identifier to the application retrieved. Vehicle information may include the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and details of the vehicle manufacturer, year, model and size of engine. For multiple applications, the identifier may be retrieved each time a new application is requested, so that vehicle information need not be re-entered by the user.
Patent GB-2423954-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric electrode with barrier, and associated package welding
Inventor: SMITH DAVID JOHN
IPC: B29C65/04
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: A product such as meat or a ready meal 12 is packaged in a tray 14 covered with a cover film 34, these being bonded together by dielectric heating between opposed electrodes 18, 24. The dielectric heating is carried out through at least one barrier layer 22, 28 comprising a foam material of a polymeric material that is not susceptible to RF. The film 34 may be of laminated form, for example comprising a polymer such as APET laminated to a bonding layer of polyethylene. This welding process avoids heat wastage, it can provide narrower seals, and enables a good seal to be obtained despite contamination of the surface of the tray.
Patent GB-2421575-A (GB)
Title: Atomic clock for downhole applications
Inventor: DIFOGGIO ROCCO
IPC: G01V1/42
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A system and method for acquiring seismic data are disclosed. The system comprises a controller (18) for causing the generation of a seismic signal, where the controller has a first clock used for time-stamping a record of the generated seismic signal. A seismic receiver (158) is deployed in a wellbore so as to detect the generated seismic signal. An atomic clock (205) is disposed in or with the seismic receiver for time-stamping a record of the detected seismic signal. The atomic clock is synchronized with the first clock prior to being placed downhole.
Patent GB-2425292-A (GB)
Title: Structural rail system for supporting an overhead console
Inventor: STRONE JAY
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A structural rail system (10) for supporting an overhead console (12) in relation to a roof bow (13) within a vehicle. A pair of rail members (14, 16) are spaced apart and extend longitudinally. One or more brackets (18, 20, 22, 24) are oriented laterally in relation to the pair of rail members (14, 16). Accessories (26) are attached to the brackets (18, 20, 22, 24) and are housed within the console (12).
Patent GB-2439056-A (GB)
Title: Forming Lift In An Aircraft Wing By Magnus Effect Disc
Inventor: KRYVOBOK ARTEM
IPC: B64C23/08
Filed: 2006-08-03
Abstract: Aircraft wing with rotating disk 1 with axis (16, Fig 6) being supported by frame holders (20 and 21) fixed to aircraft body bulkhead (28, Fig 8). The disk rotation plane is perpendicular to air stream vector 7. The disk 1 is fully covered underneath. A half of disk 1 top surface 3 on which a component vector of tangent to rotation pat is directed against air stream vector 7 is also covered; top half surface of disk 1 where component vector of tangent to rotation path 6 follows air stream vector 7 is open. Air speed over disk 1 open surface when it is spinning will continuously be higher than air speed respecting other parts of aircraft body, creating in such a way lower pressure over it than over other surfaces, i.e. providing a lift force 8 upwardly. Disk 1 front edge is covered by cowling 2.
Patent GB-2431466-A (GB)
Title: Self-scanned photodiode array with selectively-skipped pixels
Inventor: GILBY ANTHONY C
IPC: H04N3/15
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A self scanning photodiode array allows low signal pixels to accumulate charge for multiples of predetermined exposure time t0 before being read. The pattern of exposures, the integers Mi where I runs from 1 to N the number of pixels in the array, is chosen such that the pixels of interest accumulate as much charge as possible without exceeding saturation.
Patent GB-2429444-A (GB)
Title: Cycle rack
Inventor: PORCELIJN RICK
IPC: B62H3/12
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A device for parking cycles comprises a first layer with cycle holders 3 and a second layer with cycle holders 6 lying above the first layer, wherein at least each of the cycle holders of the second layer is separately tiltable between a parked position and a loading and offloading position by a gas spring, wherein the pivot point 9 of a cycle holder 6 of the second layer is arranged substantially at the level of the first layer.
Patent GB-2430142-A (GB)
Title: Seismic streamer cleaning apparatus
Inventor: HOOGEVEEN JEROEN
IPC: B08B1/00
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: A seismic streamer cleaning device 12 features means, such as an angled vane 36, to convert the motion of water past a seismic streamer (10,fig) into movement of the device 12 along the streamer as it is towed through the water. Both linear, and sonic element of rotational motion may be imparted to the device 12. A cleaning element, such as a brush 34, engages and scrubs or scours any marine life build-up from the exterior of the streamer with this motion. The brush 34 may feature gaps 32A such that the motion of the device 12 can carry it past any protruding features, such as compass birds (14, fig.2).
Patent GB-2441015-A (GB)
Title: A soft thermoplastic elastomer having improved wear resistance
Inventor: KATTENBERG ALEX
IPC: C08K5/16
Filed: 2006-12-16
Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer compound which is relatively soft, has a hardness value lower than 95 Shore A, comprises a thermoplastic elastomer and up to 20% by weight aramid filler in the form of powder with a length/diameter ratio approximately 1: 1 has excellent wear resistance while maintaining good surface friction properties. The thermoplastic elastomer may suitably comprise one or more styrenic block copolymers or a traditional thermoset rubber incorporating a thermoplastic resin. In a preferred embodiment, the elastomer is styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene. Handlebar grips made of such compounds have improved wear resistant properties.
Patent GB-2445423-A (GB)
Title: An interactive system for providing sensory stimulation to a subject
Inventor: SMITH KATHRYN LEIGH
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2007-01-08
Abstract: The interactive system comprises a main and satellite housing, the housing being portable across surfaces, whilst still able to be secured to fixtures or other fittings while in use; a plurality of sensory stimulation means disposed within the main or satellite housings and adapted for providing sensory stimulation to the environment surrounding the housing, the sensory stimulation means providing stimulation for one or more of the senses including touch, sight, smell, sound, ; wherein the system comprises interactive processor, remote control devices, switches and or physiological measurement equipment. The sensory stimulation means may be electrical or non-electrical. The interactive system preferably comprises a power storage and delivery device, such as a battery. The housing is preferably arranged without sharp edges or protrusions, in order to avoid harm to users and is capable of being cleaned in line with current hospital clinical infection control procedures.
Patent GB-2438840-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit with cutter pockets formed by plunge EDM
Inventor: OLDHAM THOMAS W
IPC: E21B10/00
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: The disclosure provides an improved method for manufacturing a drill bit. The method includes applying a hardfacing material to the drill bit, forming a cutter pocket within the drill bit with plunge EDM, and inserting a cutting element into the cutter pocket.