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Patent GB-2408587-A (GB)
Title: Optical particle manipulation systems
Inventor: STEUERNAGEL OLE
IPC: G21K1/00
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: Particles are concentrated by using a light beam having transverse intensisty distribution comprising one or more waves and varying the distribution over time so that a succession of waves sweep towards the edge or a sub region of the beam. The required modulation of the beam is carried out by means of a liquid crystal SLM.
Patent GB-2408957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in drilling
Inventor: HASTILOW NEIL KENDRICK
IPC: B23H9/14
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A method and device for monitoring the condition of an electrode in an electro-discharge machine, the device comprising an electrode detector 50 operable to produce a position signal indicative of the position of an end region of the electrode 30 in the nose-guide, and a signal processing unit connected to receive a position signal from the electrode detector and operable to determine from the position signal when retraction of the electrode into the nose-guide has occurred, the method comprises monitoring the position of the end region of the electrode and determining when retraction of the electrode has occurred.
Patent GB-2399969-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling an alert in a vehicular side object detection arrangement
Inventor: ZORATTI PAUL K
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling an object presence alert in a vehicular side object detection system. The system has a remote sensor 10 for sensing objects in a predetermined zone alongside the vehicle. The zone of interest 12 includes a front region 76 and a rear region 75, and the remote sensor provides data to generate a set of localised detection points. When detection points are sensed in the zone of interest, a plurality of respective sets of detection points are collected at successive sample times. For each of the sets of detection points, the tracking type of the object within the zone of interest is determined in comparison to the speed of the vehicle. The object is classified as a moving vehicle or stationary object in response to the tracking type and in response to the locations of the detection points in the zone of interest. If the object first appeared in other than the front region 76, then a short observation period is selected including a first predetermined number of sets of detection points and otherwise a long detection period is selected including a second predetermined number of sets of detection points longer than the first predetermined number. A number of times that the object is classified as a moving vehicle within the selected observation period is compared to a predetermined percentage threshold and the alert is initiated if classified as a moving vehicle for greater than the predetermined threshold. In a further embodiment the zone of interest includes a front region 76, a rear region 75 and a side region 77. The region in which an object enters the zone of interest is determined and an alert initiated if an object first appeared in other than the front region 76.
Patent GB-2400759-A (GB)
Title: Battery pack and method of detecting battery pack abnormalities
Inventor: TERAOKA HIROKI
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: The battery pack is provided with a rechargeable battery 4 that can be charged, and a protection device 3 to protect the rechargeable battery 4 when an abnormality occurs. The protection device 3 is provided with an externally exposed first output terminal 6A connected to the first electrode of the rechargeable battery 4, an externally exposed second output terminal 6B connected to the second electrode of the rechargeable battery 4, and an externally exposed third output terminal 6A for signal detection as output terminals 6, and a contact switching section 12 that can switch contact when a rechargeable battery 4 abnormality is detected. The protection device 3 is formed as a single piece with the output terminals 6 and contact switching section 12. The contact switching section 12 has one end connected to the second output terminal 6B, the other end is connected to allow switching between a contact connected to the second electrode of the rechargeable battery 4and a contact connected to the third output terminal 6C. When no abnormality is detected the other end is connected to the contact connected to the second electrode of the rechargeable battery 4, and when an abnormality is detected the other end switches to the contact connected to the third output terminal 6C. The contact switching section 12 may be a bimetallic strip.
Patent GB-2414843-A (GB)
Title: Image capture in prohibited area
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: For enabling an imaging function of a mobile device in areas where use of such imaging functions is prohibited, it is determined if image data relates to the image of a face of a user of the device, and, if it is an imaging function of the device proper is enabled, for example to allow for videoconferencing.
Patent GB-2410641-A (GB)
Title: Video presenter with arched support
Inventor: YI HEE-MYOUNG
IPC: H04N1/46
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: A video presenter for inputting a video image of an object comprises a table 11 having a surface upon which an object can be placed, a pivot member 12 mounted at a side of the table 11, an arch shaped support arm 13 rotatably connected, at one end, to the pivot member 12, and a camera 14 rotatably coupled to the other end of the arm 13. A lamp 15 may also be provided having a lamp mount fixed to the inner surface of the support arm, and a lamp holder rotatably coupled with the lamp mount. Preferably the pivot member 12 and the support arm 13 are configured so that the camera 14 is not allowed to contact the table when the support arm is rotated towards the table 11. A rubber rim 18a, 18b, at least partially enclosing an outer surface of the camera, may also be provided.
Patent GB-2415969-A (GB)
Title: Protective architectural strip
Inventor: DYMITROW GRZEGORZ MARIUZ
IPC: E04D13/14
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: A protective architectural strip a portion of which is adapted for fixture to a building and another portion being angled extending outwardly from the building, the strip being for example V-shaped or having 3 limbs with a first limb attachable to horizontal surface, a second limb attachable to a vertical surface of a building and a third limb angularly flexible provided with corrugations to deflect for ex. rainwater away from the building.
Patent GB-2419161-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held dispensing apparatus
Inventor: RAMSEY GOWER MICHAEL CLIVE
IPC: B65D83/76
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: A hand-held dispensing apparatus for dispensing and recovering a viscous material, comprises: a structure 1 for receiving, in use, a cartridge of viscous material to be dispensed; a rod 2 and plunger for decreasing or increasing, in use, the volume of a cartridge with which the dispensing apparatus is used; an actuating mechanism which is operable in a first mode to cause the volume in the cartridge to decrease to thereby dispense the viscous material and which is operable in a second mode to cause the volume in the cartridge increase to thereby recover the viscous material.
Patent GB-2409292-A (GB)
Title: Light source controller
Inventor: KEVIN LI LIM
IPC: H05B37/00
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A light source 100 utilizes a light generator 12 that generates a light signal of a wavelength at an intensity that is set by a control signal. The control signal is produced by a controller that monitors the light output of the light generator and compares the monitored value with a target value. When the target value is changed, the control signal is initially replaced by a predicted control signal based on the new target value rather than the error signal. This provides time for the controller to adjust to the new target value. The control signal may include a periodic signal that switches between a value that causes the light generator to generate light of the wavelength and a second value at which the light generator does not generate light of the wavelength. The light generator 12 may be an LED or a laser.
Patent GB-2421070-A (GB)
Title: Fire-Resistant over for Lighting Fitting
Inventor: HUA DI
IPC: F21V21/04
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A cover (22) for a recessed lighting fitting (10) be mounted in a panel (12) includes a light-transmitting part (30) and a flange (32) which extends at least partially around the light-transmitting part (30). The flange (32) lies adjacent to a panel (12) and includes a material (which may be an intumescent material) (50 ) to inhibit the passage of fire in a region between the flange (32) and an adjacent panel (12). A lighting fitting (10) suitable for mounting in a panel (12) is also disclosed. The lighting fitting (10) includes a body (20) in which a lamp (21) may be mounted, a light-transmitting part, and a flange (26) which extends at least partially around the body (20) of the lighting fitting (10). The flange (26) includes a material (27) which is arranged in use to inhibit the passage of fire in a region between the flange (26) and the panel (12).
Patent GB-2413330-A (GB)
Title: Vinyl graft polymer composition
Inventor: GEUS-DE GROOT DEBBY
IPC: C09D151/00
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising at least one vinyl graft copolymer (A) and at least one vinyl polymer (B) obtained by a process comprising steps: a) polymerising at least one vinyl monomer to obtain at least one macromonomer; b) polymerising at least one vinyl monomer in the presence the macromonomer prepared in step a) to form a polymeric backbone; and c) polymerising at least one vinyl monomer in the presence of the vinyl graft copolymer (A) prepared in step b), to form said vinyl polymer (B) where vinyl polymer (B) is more hydrophobic than vinyl graft copolymer (A). In the preferred embodiments, the macromonomer is methyl methacrylate and methacrylic acid; the graft side-chain is methyl methacrylate and butyl acrylate; the vinyl polymer (B) is methyl methacrylate-co-butyl acrylate.
Patent GB-2410622-A (GB)
Title: Tunable coupling
Inventor: SNYDER RICHARD V
IPC: H01P1/205
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: A filtering system (50) with a probe (76) for coupling two resonating rods (52b, 52e) including an iris (94) having the probe disposed therein between the two resonating rods. The probe has a transverse opening for receiving a tuning conductor (72), and the tuning conductor (72) provides adjustable coupling between the two resonating rods (52b, 52e).
Patent GB-2428807-A (GB)
Title: Safety device
Inventor: WALTERS DAVID JOHN
IPC: G01G19/14
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A device (1, 4 fig.1) for testing whether an item (7 fig.2) is on or below a weight which is safe for handling, for example by lifting or pulling, is disclosed. The device (1, 4) comprises a body 3 adapted for attachment to an item (7) and being visually physically transformable at a transition from a safe to an unsafe weight for handling. The transformation may be that the body rupture, stretches or an adhesive joint fails.
Patent GB-2428847-A (GB)
Title: System for recording votes
Inventor: KNIGHT JAMES
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: The system has been designed to create and read electoral voting cards, enabling automatic printing of cards and automated reading of voter's selection on the card through an optical reader. The idea is to speed up considerably the process of counting electoral votes, to improve security through bar-coding and improve quality of counting. The system and hardware is fully transportable to locations and does not require a fixed workstation.
Patent GB-2414851-A (GB)
Title: Bridge assembly with releasable latch member for a stringed musical instrument
Inventor: RIBOLOFF JOHN THOMAS
IPC: G10D3/04
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: A bridge assembly for a stringed musical instrument includes a bridge base for supporting at least one string holder, and at least one anchor member attached to the body of the stringed musical instrument. A releasable latch mechanism is provided which is attached to either the bridge base or the anchor member, and which is arranged and operative to engage the other component, i.e. the anchor member or the bridge base, to secure the bridge base in a position on the instrument body so that the string held by the at least one string holder is placed under tension. The latch mechanism is operative to be moveable to a release position to permit movement of the bridge base relative to the instrument body to release the tension on the string held by the at least one string holder.
Patent GB-2418056-A (GB)
Title: Battery
Inventor: WU I-LONG
IPC: H01M4/86
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A small current environmental-friendly battery includes a positive electrode substrate 1 and a negative electrode substrate 2 that are conductors of different potential, in which the positive electrode substrate 1 can ionize water. It also includes an insulation shell 4, a porous film 3 interposed between the electrodes, and a water inlet 4a for adding water to the film. It can also include an additive 9 which can activate or ionize water by emitting an electromagnetic wave which can split larger water molecule clusters into smaller ones.
Patent GB-2418502-A (GB)
Title: Responding to dc power degradation
Inventor: WINICK BRADLEY DEAN
IPC: G06F1/30
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: Detecting and responding to a degradation of a direct current provided to a frequency scalable processor are described. One exemplary frequency scalable processor <B>(200)</B> includes a voltage regulating logic <B>(260)</B> that is configured to request that a direct current having a reference voltage be provided to the processor <B>(200)</B>. The example processor <B>(200)</B> may also include a logic <B>(250)</B> for detecting whether the voltage matches the reference voltage to within a desired tolerance and to selectively store processor state and/or data based on the detecting.
Patent GB-2417939-A (GB)
Title: Wireline subsea metering head and method of use
Inventor: PIECYK MICHAEL
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: The present invention comprises a system and method to measure positioning with respect to deploying a subsea load, the system comprising a subsea metering head having a position sensor; a controllable winch operatively connected to the winch flexible cable; and a controller operatively in communication with the controllable winch and the position sensor. The controller is capable of controlling the controllable winch in response to a received position feedback sensor signal. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rides requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims.
Patent GB-2419144-A (GB)
Title: Eaves connector
Inventor: JONES DENNIS ANTHONY
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: A building structure has an eaves beam <B>106</B> mounted at the top of a wall of the building and connected thereto by an intermediate connector <B>120</B>. The intermediate connector <B>120</B> underlies the eaves beam and overlies the wall. In a first aspect the intermediate connector <B>120</B> is captive to the eaves beam <B>106</B> in use without the use of any further devices or fixings. Alternatively the intermediate connector <B>120</B> is coupled to the eaves beam <B>106</B> by sliding engagement. The eaves beam <B>106</B> may be of closed cross section. The wall may be fabricated from building blocks and may comprise window or door frames <B>112</B> to which the eaves beam <B>106</B> is mounted by the intermediate connector <B>120</B>. The intermediate connector <B>120</B> and the eaves beam <B>106</B> may have interfitting formations <B>126</B>, <B>128</B> which allow the beam <B>106</B> to engage the connector <B>120</B> by means of relative lateral movement. The formations <B>126</B>, <B>128</B> may comprise channels and lips. The formations <B>126</B>, <B>128</B> may prevent any further lateral movement of the eaves beam <B>106</B> relative to the intermediate connector <B>120</B> in one direction <B>X</B> once the formations are engaged without limiting relative lateral movement in the opposite direction. The intermediate connector <B>120</B> may connect to underlying window or door frames <B>112</B> by snap or press fit engagement of frame formations <B>114</B> and connector formations <B>124</B>. The intermediate connector <B>120</B> may be elongate and co-extensive with the overlying eaves beam <B>106</B>. The intermediate connector <B>120</B> may be an extrusion.
Patent GB-2433679-A (GB)
Title: Forming a packet data connexion in a mobile communication network
Inventor: PETERSEN STEEN
IPC: H04W8/26
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: In response to user actuation, a mobile terminal 102 sends an SMS message to a second mobile terminal 104 indicating intent to transmit a packet data communication. In response, the second terminal sends a message to the first terminal indicating that it is ready to receive such a communication and including an IP address allocated to it by the network.
Patent GB-2421923-A (GB)
Title: Cutting device for pipelines
Inventor: KOCH ELMAR
IPC: B23D21/02
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting device for the longitudinal cutting of pipelines, the pipeline being cut discontinuously by the device which may comprise toothed cutting wheels, saw blade shaped cutting knives or corrugated cutting rollers which are drawn through the pipeline.
Patent GB-2423159-A (GB)
Title: Image stabilizer
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G02B27/64
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: An optical image stabilizer includes an optical system with an image shake counteracting optical element, at least one stepping motor (46,70) for moving the image shake counteracting optical element; at least one shake velocity sensor (51,52), which may be an angular velocity sensor, which senses the speed of shake of the optical system; and a controller (60) which calculates the number of driving pulses to drive the stepping motor so that the image shake counteracting optical element moves to counteract image shake on an imaging surface of the optical system. The controller varies the power supplied to the stepping motor in accordance with variations in the shake speed information when driving the stepping motor to reduce power consumption. The controller may also vary the number or frequency of pulses sent to the motor, or may also base control on a focal length sensor.
Patent GB-2428928-A (GB)
Title: Multifunction mobile scanner having various attachments
Inventor: THILLAINAYAGAM VIDHYA RAJESWAR
IPC: H04N1/107
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A multi function mobile scanning device comprises a scanner unit or optical sensor 2, accurate document alignment means, motorised wheels 1 for self propulsion, microprocessor, built in or removable memory and/or computer transmission means, an electronic display LCD 6 (Figure 2), and fixings and electrical connectors to take attachments or modifications (4, 5: see Figure 7) such as cutting devices, paint or other dispensers, art tools, printers, dryers, remote control and so on; alternatively, the attachments may be built in or integral with the device. The scanner may also comprise a further, optional printer 3, but scanner and printer may be omitted. Device alignment may be automatic by computer means, or manually using visual guide windows (14, Figure 4) or mirrors. The wheels may propel the device automatically to the scan position; device wheels may be replaced by rollers, tractor belts, feet or suction pads. Horizontal, vertical and upside down movement of the scanner is disclosed. Scanned text etc may be displayed for editing.
Patent GB-2438221-A (GB)
Title: Buckle for swimming goggles with button and wrapping layer
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: A buckle 1, for swimming goggles, is assembled on a left/right frame of swimming goggles, allowing a head strap pulling therethrough and controlling engagement with or disengagement from stopping grooves of the head strap. The buckle includes a connecting base 2, a pressing member 3 pivoting to the connecting base, a button 32 for controlling the pressing member engagement to/from the stopping grooves of the head strap, an optional cover 4 assembled to the connecting base, a wrapping layer 5, and a mounting element 21 between the connecting base 2 and the lens frame. The wrapping layer 5 is provided on an outward side of the cover 4, and enveloping the button 32 entirely. The connecting base 2 has a slot 20 allowing the head strap to pass through. The wrapping layer 5 may enclose the connecting base, mounting element, pressing member and button.
Patent GB-2439913-A (GB)
Title: Wall mounted monitor bracket
Inventor: CHEN WEN-CHUN
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: A wall mounted monitor bracket comprises sliding base means 1 that includes two or more fixing bases 11 for attaching to a wall, with sliding rods 12 extending between the bases. At least one movable arm means 2 is slidably attached to the rods by virtue of connecting bases 26. The arm means comprises two arm portions 22,23 pivotally connected to the connecting bases at one end and pivotally connected to a third arm portion 21 at the other end. The third arm portion is pivotally connected to a monitor fixing frame 35 at its distal end. A rotatable wedging device 28 associated with the connecting bases ensures tat the connecting bases can be secured to the sliding rods. By adjusting the movable arm means 2 and the connection means 3, the monitor (4, figs 6,7) can be adjusted to different angles. The bracket may comprise two movable arm means (figs 8,9).
Patent GB-2431509-A (GB)
Title: Setting an optical drive write strategy
Inventor: FARHAN MUNIF HALLOUSH
IPC: G11B7/125
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: Before writing information 30 to an optical medium a medium identity code is read 20 and if an associated write strategy is assigned 22 it is selected, If no strategy is assigned the code is checked for a preassigned identification code which is associated with a general write strategy. The general write strategy may be associated with design parameters of a planned optical medium which is not released at the time of manufacture of the drive, may be pre-assigned to a manufacturer of media, and may comprise similarities with one or more existing optical media of the manufacturer. The write strategy may comprise a write speed and the medium may be written at the lesser of the write speed and the maximum speed of the drive. Should the media identity code not be associated with either a write strategy or a general write strategy the information may be written using a generic write strategy, 28. The optical medium may be one of CD-R, CD-RW or DVD and the medium identity code may be an ATIP start code.
Patent GB-2443174-A (GB)
Title: Template device
Inventor: ORMANDY JEFFREY LEE
IPC: B25H7/04
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: Flexible template device 10 consists of a rectangular planar sheet 12 having ruled linear scale measurement indicia markings 14 which comprise a first and second plurality of lines 16 and 18. The sheet has two parallel side walls 20,22 and two parallel end walls 24,26 perpendicular to side walls 20,22. Sheet 12 has a corrugated core disposed between upper and lower planar surfaces 32, 34. The sheet further comprises one or more hinges parallel to the transverse axis of the device and may be a pleated sheet.