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Patent GB-2394602-A (GB)
Title: Relay
Inventor: SCHMELZ RAINER
IPC: H01H50/58
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: A relay has two parallel contact springs 2a, 2b which close or interrupt the electric circuit between a first and a second relay contact 3, 4. One end of each spring is connected to the first relay contact 3. An armature (11, Fig. 2) is provided, which can be adjusted by means of a magnetic field whose polarity can be changed, for deflecting the contact springs. A leaf spring 17 is centrally pivotably disposed on the armature or its actuator 14. The free ends 18a, 18b of the spring bias the two contact springs 2a, 2b downwardly.
Patent GB-2409112-A (GB)
Title: Generating electric power from passing vehicle wheel.
Inventor: TWYMAN DALLAS GLYN
IPC: F03G7/08
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A displaceable member 12 for receiving a vehicle wheel, is supported in a frame via springs 50 and operates fluid pump 34 to drive via turbine 20 a pair of generators 22, 24. Non return valves 46, 48 and a reservoir 42 are provided. The frame may be mounted in a road surface and multiple members 12 and associated pumps may be present.
Patent GB-2401887-A (GB)
Title: ROV deployed pressure containing closure for a subsea assembly
Inventor: BATTEN GLEN
IPC: E21B33/037
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: A pressure containing closure for a subsea assembly (e.g. a xmas tree cap) for sealing a flow bore of the subsea assembly is deployed by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The pressure containing closure comprises a plug (figure 3) to contain pressure within each individual bore, a locking mechanism 9 for locking the plug (figure 3) onto a profile of the bore, a plurality of sealing members 14, and an actuator 11 for coupling the locking mechanism 9 to an actuator frame 13. An ROV interface (1, figure 1) is provided for setting the sealing members 14 and expanding the locking mechanism 9 via the actuator frame 13.
Patent GB-2412296-A (GB)
Title: Barbecue rotary unit
Inventor: SAUNDERS LESLIE RAYMOND
IPC: A47J37/04
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: An assembly which comprises a barbecue (B) having a rotary basket 10 mounted over the barbecue B by means of supports (S) projecting upwardly from the barbecue at opposite sides thereof. The basket 10 is turned to the orientation so the top wall 18 and the opening 19 are uppermost. Flap 22 pivots inwardly under gravity, to allow items of food to be introduced into the basket through the opening 19. As the basket is rotated the items of food tumble on walls 17, 18 until the rotation of the basket 10 is stopped and the items of food removed through the opening 19.
Patent GB-2400743-A (GB)
Title: Latching relay
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: H01H1/08
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: An electrical relay has a pair of moveable switching contacts 114, 116 supported at the free end of a piezoelectric actuator 112 and positioned between a pair of fixed electrical contact pads 122, 124. The electrical connections 128, 134 and 136 to the switching contacts and the fixed electrical contact pads are shielded by ground traces 130. A surface of each contact supports a droplet of a conducting liquid such as a liquid metal. The piezoelectric actuator 112 is energized to deform in a bending mode and move the pair of switching contacts 114, 116, closing the gap between one of the fixed contact pads 122 and one of the switching contacts 114, causing the liquid droplets to coalesce and form an electrical circuit. At the same time, the gap between the other fixed contact pad 124 and the other switching contact 116 is increased, causing the liquid droplets to separate and break an electrical circuit. The piezoelectric actuator 112 is then de-energized and the switching contacts return to their starting positions. The conducting liquid volumes are sized such that liquid droplets remain coalesced or separated because of surface tension in the liquid. The relay is amenable to manufacture by micro-machining techniques.
Patent GB-2400569-A (GB)
Title: Golf swing tracking method
Inventor: MOROZUMI TATSURU
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: An automatic tracking method for a golf swing, comprising: attaching coloured marks M1-M17 onto a golfer 15 and a golf club 11a; adopting a specific still image as a reference image to store reference color information and coordinate data of each of the marks; setting, on a search range, which is a region including the position of the mark predicted on the next image and setting a color range of each mark that is an allowable range, in which colors can be regarded as the same as reference color information regarding a pixel, as a position of a mark, in a case where the absolute value of a difference between the still image being considered on which a differential processing has been conducted with the background image 12 in the search range and the reference color information falls within the color range and is the minimum.
Patent GB-2420834-A (GB)
Title: Window curtain mounting fixture
Inventor: SIEQUIEN KEVIN
IPC: F16B45/00
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: A window curtain mounting fixture having a mounting button 1 supporting an integral wall fixing plug 2, the mounting button having a first shoulder portion 3 at the end of the plug 2 and a second shoulder portion 4 which is longitudinally spaced from said first shoulder portion 3. A locking pin 6 carried on the mounting button 1 may be driven into the plug to expand this and thus secure it in a preformed hole in a window frame. The second shoulder portion 4 may then be used to secure curtain mounting brackets of various types. The fixture thus provides a simple and quick fixing for a curtain mounting bracket 9 and the brackets may be easily interchanged, if necessary.
Patent GB-2411670-A (GB)
Title: Submersible motor protector having means for reducing wear from abrasives
Inventor: DU MICHAEL HUI
IPC: E21B4/00
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: Submersible motor protector (16), for use with an electric submersible pump (figure 2, 10) includes an abrasive exclusion mechanism (AEM) (64) disposed within a head section chamber (66) into which a drive shaft (40) extends. The AEM is designed to limit the adverse effects from abrasive such as particulates like sand, debris and various other abrasives that may enter the head section (44) with the well fluid. The AEM may comprise of one or more drain holes (72) position through the housing (38). The AEM may also comprise a static shroud (74) positioned over bearing (42) and shaft seal (70), and a rotatable shroud (80) deployed above the static shroud (74) on the shaft (40) to provide a protective barrier that blocks the flow of abrasive particles.
Patent GB-2411873-A (GB)
Title: Indicator for hybrid electric vehicle
Inventor: SITU LIXIN
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: An indicator forms part of an instrument cluster 10 for a hybrid vehicle comprising an engine and an electric traction motor. The indicator includes a tachometer gauge 62 for displaying engine revolution speed and an electric only indicator 80 for displaying whether the vehicle is operating in an electric only mode. A tachometer needle 96 may point to the indicator icon 80 which may illuminate when the engine speed falls below a predetermined threshold for at least a minimum period of time.
Patent GB-2423913-A (GB)
Title: Automatic pet feeder
Inventor: GRUNDY PAUL
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 2005-03-07
Abstract: The feeder comprises a casing, a tray 30 for holding pet food disposed within the casing, a hinged lid 12 movable between a closed position in which the lid covers the tray and an open position in which the lid is raised so as to expose the tray, a hinge element 24 mounted between the casing and the lid whereby rotational movement of the hinge element causes corresponding rotational movement of the lid in an opening or closing operation, a motor mounted in the casing, and a programmable timing mechanism for controlling operation of the motor, the motor being arranged to cause rotation of the hinge element thereby to open the lid under control from the programmable timer mechanism. The feeder may further comprise two trays of differing depths which are inserted into the casing. The feeder may also be formed from a casing comprising upper 6 and a lower 8 portions with the lid mounted on the upper portion and at least one opening provided in the upper portion into which the tray is placed.
Patent GB-2424387-A (GB)
Title: Nail holder
Inventor: BELL STELLA
IPC: B25C3/00
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: The nail holder includes a handle with a two pronged, flat, forked metal plate at each end, with which to hold nails and tacks in place, while driving them into a given surface with a hammer. The handle is wooden and the other parts may be made of stainless steel. The forked plates may be of differing thickness in order to hold either long nails or short nails and tacks in place. The inner edges of the V-shaped slots between the two prongs may be coated with rubber so as to prevent excess shock to the hands.
Patent GB-2415332-A (GB)
Title: Channel switching in a cellular communication network providing a data service
Inventor: RAYNE MARK WENTWORTH
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A communications system 1 includes an indirect access cell 2, which includes one or more voice traffic channels, a common, shared main control channel, and one or more indirect access packet data channels, and a dedicated data cell 3 that provides one or more packet data channels, but that does not offer any voice traffic channels, or include a common control channel. When a mobile station MS1 that is currently active on a data channel of the direct access data cell 3 wishes to take place in a voice call with other mobile stations MS2, MS3 and/or MS4 in the system, the mobile station MS1 is temporarily transferred from the direct access data cell 3 to the indirect access cell 2 to participate in the voice call. This is achieved by the system infrastructure sending appropriate signalling on the data channel of the cell 3. The mobile station MS1 is arranged to return automatically to its original packet data channel on the cell 3 once its participation in the voice call on the indirect access cell 2 has finished.
Patent GB-2414454-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable steering limit
Inventor: TURNER MARCUS
IPC: B62D7/00
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A steering system for a vehicle includes at least one wheel that pivots to define a steering angle, and a steering lock that limits an input to the steering angle from an operator to a selected maximum value. The steering system also includes a motor operatively connected to the wheel that augments the input to the steering angle from the operator, and a controller operatively connected to the motor and adjusting the augmentation of the input to the steering to provide a maximum angle from the operator based upon at least one operating parameter, that may include the size of the wheel or wheel travel, thereby allowing the wheel to pivot to a steering angle based on the operating parameter that exceeds the steering angle corresponding to the maximum allowable value as defined by the operator input.
Patent GB-2426778-A (GB)
Title: Window with solar collector
Inventor: CLIVE BARRY
IPC: F24S23/30
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A window unit has at least one transparent pane <B>810, 820</B> with a frame around its perimeter. At least one rotatable linear concave mirror <B>830</B> and at least one energy conversion device <B>850</B> extend at least partially across the frame. The unit is arranged so that substantially parallel radiation incident on the mirror <B>830</B> is reflected onto the energy conversion device <B>850</B>. There may be a plurality of mirrors <B>830</B> which may be arranged as a blind between two panes <B>820, 830</B> in a double glazed unit. An alternative aspect provides an energy collector comprising an energy conversion device at least one mirror and a lens. A further alternative aspect provides an energy collector comprising an energy conversion device, at least one mirror, tracking means for tracking the angle of incidence of radiation with respect to the apparatus and rotating means for rotating the mirror.
Patent GB-2415896-A (GB)
Title: Clamp which allows adjustment of leg on seat frame
Inventor: TASKER KENNETH W
IPC: A47B67/04
Filed: 2005-07-05
Abstract: A clamp 34 comprises a first sleeve portion with a hollow having a central axis extending in a first direction, and a second sleeve portion 44 offset from the first with a hollow having a central axis extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first, with a clamp mechanism 46, 48 coupled to the second sleeve portion. The clamp may be incorporated into a seat frame of an angler's seat box to allow adjustment of the legs (Fig. 1).
Patent GB-2429155-A (GB)
Title: Needle assembly
Inventor: MCDONALD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: A needle assembly 2 comprising a needle 4 and a sheath 6, the needle having a piercing portion (14) adapted to pierce a target surface, the sheath comprising a body having a first end, the needle being adapted to move with respect to the body of the sheath from a first configuration to a second configuration, wherein, in the first configuration the piercing portion is located within the sheath, and upon application of a forwards pressure on the needle assembly from the gripping portion 8, the first end of the sheath urges against the target surface, and the needle moves to the second configuration wherein the piercing portion of the needle projects outside of the first end of the sheath (18) and into the target surface. The needle may be double end to enable its use for sample collection with evacuated containers 26. The device is intended for repeated use for example with a herd of animals.
Patent GB-2427720-A (GB)
Title: Read access protection of a non-volatile memory
Inventor: BAKER DAVID CURETON
IPC: G06F21/02
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A system 100 includes a processor 102, a volatile memory 104 (e.g. RAM), a first non-volatile memory 106 (e.g. ROM), comprising a protected portion 150 and an unprotected portion 160, and a second non-volatile memory 108. The protected portion of memory is readable when a shield bit 124 indicates an unshielded mode of operation (i.e. read access enabled), but is unreadable when the bit indicates a shielded mode of operation (i.e. read access disabled). The unprotected memory is readable regardless of the value of the shield bit. The protected memory may store a key set for performing authentication and decryption of data such as boot or program code. During power-up, the protected memory is unshielded to allow access to the key set for authenticating and decrypting code. After the authenticated code is transferred for execution the protected memory is shielded to prevent access to the key set. The system may further comprise test protection logic 126 responsive to an external test clock input such as a JTAG clock associated with a JTAG instruction. The shielded mode is set if the number of cycles of the external test clock exceeds a threshold.
Patent GB-2418606-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat assembly having active head restraint system for activation upon rear collision
Inventor: HUMER MLADEN
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly that includes a seatback frame, an upper framework 50 including a head restraint (36, Figure 2), and a lower framework 52. The vehicle seat assembly also includes at least one first linkage 92 that is moveably connected to do the seatback frame (e.g. pivot 94), is connected to the upper framework 50 (e.g. rigidly connected at 96 to bar 54), and is connected to the lower framework 52 (e.g. pivot joint). The vehicle seat assembly further includes at least one second linkage 100 that is moveably connected to the seatback frame (e.g. pivot 102) and is connected to the lower framework 52 (e.g. pivot 104). The lower armature is operable to concurrently move each of the first linkage 92 and the second linkage 100 relative to the seatback frame in response to a predetermined force applied to the lower framework 50 to thereby move the upper framework 50 and move the head restraint toward the occupant. Ideally an impact plate is provided on the lower framework 52. Preferably a spring 106 is attached between one of the linkages and the seatback frame to bias the lower framework 52 to a normal in use position. A drag link 108 may interconnect the first and second linkages, 92, 100.
Patent GB-2417315-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchange element with flame retardant and moisture permeable portions
Inventor: TAKADA MASARU
IPC: D21H27/40
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: A heat exchange element comprises flat partition members 2 having a base material 2a impregnated with a moisture absorbent 2b and are alternately laminated with corrugated spacing members 3 impregnated with a flame retardant. The partition members 2 have first portions provided with a flame retardant but not a moisture absorbent at junction areas that are in contact with spacing members 3 and second portions provided with a moisture absorbent but not a flame retardant at areas other than the junction areas, and the spacing members 3 being provided with a flame retardant but not a moisture absorbent. Partition members 2 may be bonded to the spacing members by a vinyl acetate adhesive. Base material 2a may be nonporous pulp fibres or a gas impermeable microporous base material having a polyvinyl alcohol filler applied to fill the pores. The moisture absorbent 2b may be an alkali metal salt such as lithium chloride and calcium chloride. The spacing members 3 may also be pulp fibres and the flame retardant may be a guanidine salt such as guanidine chloride and guanidine sulfamate. The heat exchange element 1 may be used in air conditioners and ventilators.
Patent GB-2435689-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring hollow structures
Inventor: ROBERTS RICHARD DAMON GOODMAN
IPC: G01L1/24
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for monitoring changes in the shape of a hollow structure 20, such as a pipe or tube, comprises a flexible elongate support 12, which includes several optical fibre strain sensors 14, 16, 18 each arranged to measure strain in the longitudinal direction of the support. The strain sensors are spaced in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support and the support is adapted to bear against the inner surface of the hollow structure, such that changes in shape of the hollow structure along the longitudinal direction result in generally corresponding deformation of the support, which is detected by the sensors. The strain sensors may each include plural, longitudinally spaced, fibre Bragg gratings to allow detection of deformation of the structure at multiple longitudinal positions. The apparatus may be arranged to monitor both bend radius and axial strain of the hollow structure and may determine the fatigue lifetime of the structure.
Patent GB-2423935-A (GB)
Title: Bone plates
Inventor: ELLIS THOMAS J
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 2004-08-30
Abstract: Systems, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for fixing bones, such as rib bones, with bone plates.
Patent GB-2436612-A (GB)
Title: Rotating light
Inventor: LAWTON TOM
IPC: F21S9/04
Filed: 2006-04-01
Abstract: A light comprises at least one electrically powered light source and at least one rotatable blade 18 twisted around a central axis. The blade forms at least one partial or full helix shaped section. The light source is rotated when the blade rotates. The light source may be mounted on the blade and the blade may comprise electricity generation means. The blade may comprise a number of individual blades having an aerofoil structure and mounted adjacent to each other in a vertical plane so as to form the helical structure. The device may be wind powered and the light source may comprise light emitting diodes (LEDs).
Patent GB-2437243-A (GB)
Title: A sports sock with a pocket for a shin guard
Inventor: PATTISON MARTIN JOHN
IPC: A63B71/12
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A sports sock incorporates a pocket on the front of the sports sock, into which a shin guard is inserted. The shin guard may be secured in place by an elasticated strip at the top of the pocket. The sports sock reduces movement of the shin guard and prevents the shin guard contacting the user's bare skin thereby lessening perspiration, irritation and discomfort.
Patent GB-2428499-A (GB)
Title: Persistent error detection in digital memory
Inventor: BRUEGGEN CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2006-07-05
Abstract: A method (100) for detecting a persistent error in a digital memory is provided. Error location information for errors detected in the digital memory is received (102). A group of the errors that are associated with a same error position is identified from the error location information (104). A number of the errors of the group that are associated with a same area of the digital memory is identified (106). A persistent error is determined based upon the number of the errors of the group (108).
Patent GB-2440191-A (GB)
Title: Portable radio repeater having passive and active modes which may be ejected from magazine
Inventor: BARAZ BENJAMIN
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: A portable radio repeater (300) comprises a transceiver operably coupled to a controller and received signal strength logic (112) wherein the controller automatically switches from a passive receive mode of operation and an active transceiver mode of operation when a received signal strength indication of at least one monitored signal falls below a defined threshold level. More than one signal may be monitored and repeated when necessary. The radio repeater housing may be spherical or cylindrical and may comprise an optic or acoustic device to identify its location. The repeater may continuously transmit a unique repeater id and/or environmental data. A portable repeater magazine (500) is also described. The provision of a mechanism whereby portable radio repeaters (300) are ejected/located following received signal strength data allows a repeater-based communication network to be dynamically created in adverse communication conditions.
Patent GB-2427809-A (GB)
Title: A method of transmitting data and related apparatus
Inventor: HUTCHISON GILES ROWLAND WHITFIELD
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A method of transmitting data including an audio stream to a network audio stream receiver across a network connection (4, 10) thereto. The receiver (2) is provided with a hardware address (208) that can be read across the network connection (4, 10) and the method includes reading the address (108) prior to and/or during transmission of the data and tailoring the data according to the address. The receiver (2) may be an Internet radio.
Patent GB-2430588-A (GB)
Title: Multiple protocol platform for mobile applications
Inventor: KHALKHALI ALIREZA MOUSAVI
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: In a Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) device 10 providing a Java (RTM) based application platform for phones 30, PDA's 50 and set top boxes 40 which is compatible with various other devices and protocols, the prohibition on redirecting data to another hub is lifted by establishing additional channels to redirection locations. Graphical content from a webpage or other resource 15 is provided directly to eg. a phone platform 30 upon request, but content from a resource at a different server 15' is provided via a second channel 60 which communicates details of the redirected location. System 10 can also act as a portal to a secure system (110, Fig 2) via third party authentication, or as a web-based lottery ticket vendor (Fig. 3) via unique identifiers.