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Patent GB-2406354-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable length plank assembly
Inventor: DORN KARL
IPC: E04G1/15
Filed: 2004-08-09
Abstract: An adjustable plank assembly comprises two sections, 2 and 3, with section 2 having a cavity into which section 3 is slidably inserted either completely or part way. At either end of the telescoping sections remote from where the sections meet, there are end caps 5 with a securing member 8 extending between the sections being present to limit the distance that the sections 2,3 can be moved relative to one another.
Patent GB-2417864-A (GB)
Title: Determining time of receipt of a signal on the basis of a falling edge of a derivative of a correlation function
Inventor: BEACH MARK ANTHONY
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: In order to achieve synchronisation in an OFDM receiver, a time of receipt of a received radio signal having at least one multipath component is calculated by determining a correlation function corresponding to a value of a correlation between the received radio signal and a correlation signal. The time of receipt of the received radio signal is detected on the basis of a time position of a falling edge of a derivative of the correlation function.
Patent GB-2413990-A (GB)
Title: Changing the colour of a marker pen using a docking station
Inventor: BOLTON TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: B43K11/00
Filed: 2004-09-06
Abstract: Docking member 12 has an opening which is shaped and dimensioned to receive and engage with the end of marker pen 10 having absorbent nib 18 so that the tip of the nib 18 is in contact with a source of liquid or dye which is thus enabled to flow from a source to the nib 18. The liquid may be a translucent liquid such as water and the dye may be a water based ink containing coloured dyes or dispersed pigments. The coloured dye may be oil based. The source may be the tip of the nib 18' of a second marker pen. The docking member may alternatively include an absorbent nib (34, figure 6). The source may be wadding in a container 36 which receives the marker pen in a recessed opening or docking station 38. Ink is transferred by capillary action. The marker pen may produce a line having a uniform and consistent colour change from one colour to another.
Patent GB-2406203-A (GB)
Title: Producing display material
Inventor: MCGROUTHER DAVID ALEXANDER
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-09-20
Abstract: A system for producing printed display material which includes standard graphics has a central server and at least one remote user station having a computer and a printer. A user station selects a given standard graphics display, downloads the selected display as a print file, and prints the selected display at the remote user station.
Patent GB-2410807-A (GB)
Title: A rotation transfer mechanism with rotation "limit portion" for a zoom camera
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: F16H19/02
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: A rotation transfer mechanism includes a rotatable ring (21) which has a circumferential gear (21a) formed on a peripheral surface thereof, and a rotation transfer gear shaft (40), wherein rotation of the rotatable ring is transferred to the rotation transfer gear shaft via engagement of the circumferential gear with the rotation transfer gear shaft while the rotatable ring and the rotation transfer gear shaft move relative to each other throughout the entire relative movement range of the rotatable ring and the rotation transfer gear shaft. The rotation transfer gear shaft includes a gear portion (40a) engaged with the circumferential gear to transfer the rotation of the rotatable ring to the rotation transfer gear shaft, and a rotation limit portion (40b) having a non-circular cross-section engageable with an outer edge of the circumferential gear to prohibit the rotation transfer gear shaft from rotating. A zoom camera incorporates the rotation transfer mechanism. Zoom gear 26 is shown.
Patent GB-2419567-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle for use in mined areas
Inventor: BURGESS DAVID JAMES
IPC: F41H7/00
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: A vehicle (20) for use in mined areas, which vehicle (20) comprises first, second and third pairs of wheels (22, 24, 26), a first axle (28) for the first pair of wheels (22), a second axle (28) for the second pair of wheels (24), a third axle (28) for the third pair of wheels (26), a ground-clearing structure providing a high ground clearance of the type found on tractors, a transmission system of the type found on tractors whereby the vehicle (20) is capable of fast ground speeds for personnel transportation purposes, and a mine shield (32) which extends underneath the axles (28) for providing protection against exploding mines whilst maintaining a low centre of gravity (34) for the vehicle (2) for optimum safe travel purposes over rough terrain.
Patent GB-2420262-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible shelter for garden and potted plants
Inventor: JORY BERNARD FRANKLIN
IPC: A01G13/02
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: A cloche type protection system for garden and potted plants comprises a collapsible frame having a number of flexible supporting legs 5 which extend from a central hub 1 and which are drawn together by a drawstring 6 and clasp 8. A separate cover [11, Figure 9] is placed over the frame and is fastened by drawstrings and clasp [8,19,20, Figure 9]. The frame is secured to the ground by staples. Brackets 7 may be fitted to the free end of each leg 5 to provide attachment means for the drawstring 6 and means for supporting a plant pot above the ground. Different methods of attaching the legs to the hub are disclosed.
Patent GB-2423096-A (GB)
Title: A connector of instant set-up foldable tent frames
Inventor: JU DONG SU
IPC: E04H15/48
Filed: 2005-02-14
Abstract: The invention relates to an articulate connector of instant set up foldable tent frames, comprising an upper joint 2 having brackets 2b to be connected with a lower joint 3. Engaging portions 2c are formed at the lower end portion of the brackets 2b for engagement with a locking lever 4. A sloped surface 2s is formed between the brackets 2b. A collar 2d is provided at a lower end portion of the sloped surface 2s. The lower joint 3 has a link portion 3a to be connected to the upper joint 2 by insertion between the brackets 2b. A sloped surface 3s is formed at the upper surface of the link portion 3a. The lower joint 3 is connected to the upper joint 2 by means of pin holes 2h and a pin 3x enabling said two joints to perform articular operations.
Patent GB-2413671-A (GB)
Title: Illumination monitoring process for making infill decisions
Inventor: PRAMIK WILLIAM B
IPC: G01V/
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: In a seismic survey, idealized subsurface illumination is generated (101,204) using idealized survey data. Then, the following three steps are performed during each of a sequence of time intervals during the seismic survey. First, an incremental portion of actual survey data is collected (103). Second, the incremental portion of actual survey data is communicated (104) from the data acquisition location to a data processing location. Third, an incremental portion of actual subsurface illumination is generated (105) using the incremental portions of actual survey data, to incrementally generate actual subsurface illumination at the data processing location. It is determined if additional data acquisition is desirable (106) by comparison of the idealized subsurface illumination and the actual subsurface illumination, in the data processing location. Then, any desirable additional data acquisition is performed (107,109) in the data acquisition location before the data acquisition equipment leaves the data acquisition location.
Patent GB-2418638-A (GB)
Title: Trim panel assembly having a narrow transition radius and apparatus and method of manufacture
Inventor: CUMMINS RAYMOND K
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A trim panel 10 and an apparatus for making the trim panel comprises a first mould half having a first moulding surface with a projecting member 58, a second mould half having a second moulding surface, wherein the mould halves move between a first and a second position. When the mould halves are in the second position the first and second moulding surfaces define a mould cavity wherein the projecting member is supported by a supporting member, wherein said supporting member allows fluid to pass through. The trim panel may comprise a first portion 32, a second portion 34 with a transition portion 36 extending between the first and second portions which have curved portions having radii R of less than 5mm. Later embodiments relate to a trim panel and a method of making a panel.
Patent GB-2416168-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing phosphonitrilic acid ester
Inventor: KUWATA KOTARO
IPC: C07F9/06
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A process for producing a phosphonitrillic acid ester. The process comprises using a specific compound as a catalyst to react phosphonitrile dichloride with at least one member selected among phenol compounds and/or alcohol compounds in the presence of a reaction solvent. Alternatively, the process comprises reacting a liquid reaction mixture obtained in a first stage with at least one member selected among phenol compounds and/or alcohol compounds without isolating phosphonitrile dichloride from the mixture.
Patent GB-2423606-A (GB)
Title: System-on-chip having adjustable voltage level and method for the same
Inventor: KIM JIN-SUNG
IPC: G06F1/10
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A system-on-chip may include a plurality of power domains each of which may have a different operating frequency and include a monitoring unit. A power supply may supply power to each of the power domains. A clock generator may output a reference clock to each of the monitoring units. A controller may set a target operating frequency in response to a target frequency set, control the clock generator to generate a reference clock corresponding to the target operating frequency, and generate a control signal for adjusting voltage levels of the power domains based on operating status information from the monitoring units.
Patent GB-2424996-A (GB)
Title: Folding wireless device with a signal line and a conductive reference layer arrangement
Inventor: HASHIZUME TAKANORI
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: A mobile wireless device comprises first and second housings 2c, 3c which are interconnected to provide collapsed and extended formations where a signal line 23 extends from a circuit 22 in the second housing 3c to a circuit 21 in the first housing 2c. The first housing 2c includes a conductive part C which is electrically connected to a reference potential layer of the circuit 21 in the first housing and which extends form where the signal line 23 enters the first housing to the point where the signal line is connected to the circuit board 21 located in the first housing. A support structure for electronic components such as speakers and/or a camera and/or motor may be provided in the first housing 2c. Portions of the first housing and the support structure, located near the hinge and signal line entry point, may be made of conductive material or non-conductive material with a conductive coating formed by vapour deposition, paint, sputtering or metallic plating techniques. The conductive portions may be connected together by screws and spring contact members. The shielded signal line 23 arrangement may provide a stable antenna gain when the device is in the collapsed or extended formations.
Patent GB-2422825-A (GB)
Title: Method for the accelerated composting of mixed organic waste
Inventor: TREMIER ANNE
IPC: C05F17/00
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the accelerated composting of mixed organic waste. The invention is characterised in that the conditions relating to the formulation, establishment and control of the phase involving the initial fermentation of the waste to be composted are determined using a pre-step consisting in characterising and optimising the biodegradability and the degradation kinetic of the initial mixture comprising different types of waste to be composted. More specifically, the aforementioned pre-step comprises (i) the rapid measurement of the uptake of oxygen (respirometric measurement) by a solid organic biological medium and (ii) the processing of the result of said respirometric measurement by means of modelling.
Patent GB-2427922-A (GB)
Title: Gas sensor having a laminate comprising solid electrolyte layers and alumina substrate
Inventor: ANDO MASASHI
IPC: G01N27/419
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: A gas sensor (1a) having a laminate including an alumina substrate (11) having a heating resister (115) embedded in the alumina substrate (11); a first oxygen-ion conductive solid electrolyte layer (131) containing zirconia and alumina and partly constituting an oxygen-detecting cell (13) and the first solid electrolyte layer (131) being laminated with said alumina substrate (11); a second oxygen-ion conductive solid electrolyte layer (121) containing zirconia and alumina and partly constituting an oxygen-pumping cell (12); an ion-leakage preventing ceramic spacer (143) for preventing oxygen-ions from leaking from the second oxygen-ion conductive solid electrolyte layer (121) to the first oxygen-ion conductive solid electrolyte layer (131), the spacer (143) being laminated between the first and second oxygen-ion conductive solid electrolyte layers (131, 121); and a gas-diffusion space (141) formed between an electrode (133) of the oxygen-detecting cell (13) and an electrode (126) of the oxygen-pumping cell (12). The second oxygen-ion conductive solid electrolyte layer contains alumina in an amount less than that of the first oxygen-ion conductive electrolyte layer. Both such layers contain alumina grains.
Patent GB-2439137-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle security device utilising a mobile phone
Inventor: HALLIWELL TERENCE
IPC: B60R25/102
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: A vehicle security device has an integrated mobile phone capable of receiving text messages to immobilise the vehicle. Reactivation of the vehicle may only be achieved by sending a further reactivation message. Further disclosed is a method of locking the bonnet or boot of the vehicle via signals received. If a satellite navigation system is present, the vehicle may be tracked and the said tracking information relayed to a remote receiver such as a further mobile phone. The system may be integrated into the ECU of a vehicle or in older vehicles into the ignition system.
Patent GB-2426610-A (GB)
Title: Essential data communication system
Inventor: ROSEWARNE RICHARD
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A communication system forming a safety mechanism for people likely to be disorientated or lost. Using the system, a user provides personal details and defines access restrictions for that data. The access restrictions can include predefined events such as the user being reported lost. The data is disseminated to specified recipients, such as emergency services and police, when conditions of the access restrictions are met. The system has particular application to the location of missing persons.
Patent GB-2435746-A (GB)
Title: Sealed electrical connector having internal latching mechanism therefor
Inventor: PEPE PAUL JOHN
IPC: H01R13/62
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (2) is provided by an internal connector assembly (6) having a housing (80) with a latching structure (114) which is latchable with a mating connector (200). The housing positions mating terminations in mating registration with a further electrical connector. An outer housing assembly (4) is positioned over the inner connector housing and provides a sealed enclosure to the mating interface between the two electrical connectors. The inner housing assembly further includes a rotatable collar (10) which, when rotated, has a cam surface (60), which deflects the locking latch (114) of the internal connector housing (80), thereby disconnecting the two electrical connectors.
Patent GB-2442736-A (GB)
Title: Cooling internal combustion engines
Inventor: DRIS ANTONIS
IPC: F02F1/14
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: Each cylinder 33 of the i.c. engine 110 is surrounded by an upper water jacket 13 and a lower oil jacket, the latter being formed by a thin walled hollow spacer 20. After start-up from cold, heat is transferred directly from each cylinder 33 to the oil circulating through the thin walled hollow spacer 20 thereby reducing the time taken for the oil to warm up. When the engine 110 is running at a high temperature heat is transferred from the oil to the coolant flowing through the water jacket 13 thereby preventing overheating of the oil. The hollow spacer 20 may be made from copper for good thermal conductivity and may have an inclined upper wall 23. Alternatively, the upper wall of the hollow spacer (220, fig.5) may be at right angles to the cylinder axis. The hollow spacer 20, (220) may be fitted into the water jacket of an existing engine.
Patent GB-2442759-A (GB)
Title: Reconciliation of batch payments
Inventor: ROVINSKY VLADIMIR
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: Submission identifier information is assigned to a batch of payment requests that is issued for payment. The submission identifier information is preserved during subsequent payment processing such that it is evident in one or more subsequently received bank statements that contain data representative of a payment or payments that correspond to payment requests in the batch. During a manual, automatic or partially automatic reconciliation process, submission identifier information is utilized to match payment documents in the accounting application to one or more corresponding withdrawals as reflected in the bank statement(s).
Patent GB-2430816-A (GB)
Title: System powered by signal on gas pipe
Inventor: MAHOWALD PETER H
IPC: C23F13/00
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A sensor 102 is arranged to obtain readings from a gas meter 104 and to communicate data to a gas company. The sensor 102 obtains power from a voltage difference between ground 116 and the supply side gas pipe 106, to which is applied a cathodic protection signal voltage to prevent corrosion. The sensor 102 may monitor the signal voltage and set an alarm flag if it passes a threshold value. The sensor 102 may communicate with the gas company through a telephone line or wirelessly to a specially equipped van that passes through the neighbourhood, and it may respond to requests for a reading.
Patent GB-2435278-A (GB)
Title: Offshore coiled tubing heave compensation control system
Inventor: ZHENG SHUNFUN
IPC: E21B19/09
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: An offshore oil well assembly 10 is provided that includes a floating vessel 12 and a coiled tubing injector 14 supported on the floating vessel 12. A coiled tubing string 18 is movable by the injector 14 into and out of a wellbore. The assembly 10 also includes at least one measurement device 34 which, either directly or indirectly, measures a heave induced acceleration of the injector 14; and a control system which receives a signal from the measurement device 34 indicating the heave induced acceleration of the injector 14, and transmits a command signal which causes a counteracting acceleration to be applied to the coiled tubing 18, wherein the counteracting acceleration is opposite to the heave induced acceleration experienced by the injector 14. In addition the assembly may also comprise an adjuster 32, which is also under the command of the control system, to move the injector 14 and which can supply a further component to the counteracting acceleration applied to the coiled tubing 18.
Patent GB-2447423-A (GB)
Title: A trolley having a braking member operable to engage the ground
Inventor: LI RAYMOND SHU WAI
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: A wheeled support device 10 comprises a wheel 12 and a braking assembly 22,24 which comprises a stop member 22 which is operable to engage the ground and lift the wheel out of contact with the ground. In an embodiment of a shopping cart with castor wheels, there would also be a braking member 24 which is operable to inhibit rotation of the wheel 12 before the stop member lifts the wheel off the ground. Cams 28, 30 may operate the floor-engaging stop member and brake member. When a trolley leaves the permitted zone of operation, braking is initiated (eg., by a solenoid), and increases with each revolution of the wheel, until the stop member is deployed and extended to beyond the perimeter of the wheel. In this way, wear and tear of trolley wheels is reduced. Resetting means for restoring the trolley to its initial operational state may be provided and may take the form of a separate tool.
Patent GB-2447844-A (GB)
Title: Frame and cloth carry cot with protective inserts
Inventor: WANG KUN
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A carry-cot comprising an egg shaped oval frame 10 onto which is mounted cloth supporting means 20 for receiving the baby, and inserting plates 30 which can be inserted into the seams or pockets of the cloth supporting means 20. A bottom plate is located 25 in the bottom of the cloth supporting means. The inserted plates protect the baby from impact injury.
Patent GB-2448347-A (GB)
Title: Converting Multicast packets into Unicast packets within a network device.
Inventor: O'CONNELL ANNE GERALDINE
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: Multicast packets that are received on a port of a network device and forwarded to multiple output ports are converted to multiple unicast packets before a scheduling algorithm is applied. For VPLS (Virtual Private LAN Service) packets that are received on a single port and replicated multiple times on one or more output ports, a replication database may be used in conjunction with a replication engine to convert the received packet into multiple unicast packets for each of the destination ports before the scheduling algorithm is applied. This method is applicable to the replication of packets onto a Virtual Private LAN (Local Area Network). The main basis of the invention is to expand or explode the control entries that denote multicast packets so that they are all converted to entries that in effect denote unicast packets before they are selected by the scheduling algorithm. The scheduling algorithm can operate just as if it were operated for packets that were all unicast and thus the allocation of bandwidth will not be distorted by the presence of multicast packets. The bandwidth allocated to the queues is independent of the type or number of VPLS replications.
Patent GB-2443111-A (GB)
Title: Partial reflection reduction from a curved lamp in an illumination device for display devices.
Inventor: TAKATA YOSHIKI
IPC: G09F9/00
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: A lighting device for display devices preferably used for constituting a backlight of a liquid crystal display device. The lighting device comprising a light source lamp 11, and a lighting-diffusing layer constituted by a diffusing plate or a diffusing sheet, the light source lamp being a light source lamp having a folded part (curved part), such as U-shaped tube having a configuration in which at least part of the light generated from the curved part of the light source lamp being reduced or shielded, for example, by being covered with a lamp frame 84, a light-shielding treatment being used around the curved part of the light source lamp (figure6 and 7) or the curved part of the light source lamp being disposed outside an effective display region(figures 1 and 2). Additionally a reflective member provided with a light-reducing treatment 51a is used on a side opposed to the display side the folded part (curved part) of the light source lamp, and thereby at least part of the reflected light generated from the curved part of the light source lamp being also reduced or shielded.