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Patent GB-2407530-A (GB)
Title: Portable vice
Inventor: STEVENS MARIOLA
IPC: B25B11/00
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A portable vice comprising a vice 1 with one fixed jaw 3 and one movable jaw 4 attached to a base unit 2. The vice can used alone or as part of a pair to help support a door, worksurface or other planar material whilst modification operations are carried out.
Patent GB-2408419-A (GB)
Title: Transmission power control for a plurality of services
Inventor: LEGG PETER
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: An outer loop power control method for a radio communications system, e.g. UMTS, comprising determining that a plurality of different services (e.g. voice and data) are being communicated, performing a comparison with respect to the different services, and providing an inner loop power control performance target, for example a signal to interference ratio (SIR) target, in a manner dependent on the comparison, i.e. the transmission power is adjusted to achieve the higher required SIR of the plurality of services. The required SIR for the various services is checked frequently to ensure that as requirements change the transmission power is only as high as required, therefore extending battery life.
Patent GB-2408894-A (GB)
Title: Group calls in a wireless direct mode communication system having transmission of an improved usage restriction element in a signal
Inventor: YANNAY ALON
IPC: H04W84/08
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: A wireless subscriber communication unit (300) is capable of communication on a direct mode communication system (100). The wireless subscriber communication unit (300) comprises a receiver and a signal processor (308), operably coupled to the receiver, for processing a received message relayed from an intermediary communication unit (150). The signal processor (308) comprises a group call processing function (340) configured to identify from the received message one or more call groups supported by the intermediary communication unit (150). An intermediary communication unit, a method of communicating, a direct mode communication system and a radio frequency transmission message are also provided. In this manner, by provision of a mechanism to allow an intermediary communication unit such as a gateway or repeater to indicate the DMO call groups that it supports, the efficiency of using group calls in, for example, a TETRA DMO communication system is improved.
Patent GB-2410425-A (GB)
Title: Key fob containing grass clippings
Inventor: WILLOUGHBY JAMES
IPC: A44B15/00
Filed: 2004-01-31
Abstract: A fob for a key ring comprises a housing containing clippings of grass from a sports field. The housing may be fabricated from acrylic and may have a representation of a football or soccer pitch printed on an outer surface thereof. The grass used to fill the key fob may be chosen from a part of the sports field having a special significance, for example the point from where a goal was scored, preferably being clipped within 24 hours of the event. The fob may be sold in conjunction with a second key fob in the get-up of the relevant club or national team which may have details of the date and event from which the grass trimmings were sourced.
Patent GB-2399617-A (GB)
Title: Electrically heated throttle body
Inventor: PARKINSON TIMOTHY M
IPC: F02M15/04
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: An electrically heated throttle body <B>20</B> for an internal combustion engine in an automotive vehicle comprises a housing having a bore <B>24</B>, a rotating throttle plate <B>26</B> within the bore and a shaft <B>28</B> connected to the plate <B>26</B> allowing the plate to pivot within the bore <B>24</B>. A heating element <B>30</B> is integrally formed in the throttle housing encircling the bore 24, by applying voltage to the heating element <B>30</B>, the element heats the housing and thereby prevents the formation of ice in the throttle bore.
Patent GB-2400766-A (GB)
Title: Correcting for misaligned sensors
Inventor: SPEARS KURT EUGENE
IPC: H04N1/19
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: An imaging system (10) comprises a plurality of optical sensors (36) adapted to capture an image of an object. The system (10) also comprises a controller (20) adapted to determine an actuation order for the optical sensors (36) based on an alignment of the sensors (36). The system may be used to correct for misalignment of dies or sensors, and any abnormalities of defects due to them, in an optical pick up.
Patent GB-2413910-A (GB)
Title: Determining depth information from change in size of a projected pattern with varying depth
Inventor: WILSON JOHN EDLEY
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A method for making an image of an object including depth information comprises the steps of: <UL ST="  $  "> <LI>illuminating the object with a pattern of light from an illuminating arrangement, the object being placed so that different parts of it are at different distances from the illuminating arrangement; <LI>the illuminating arrangement being such that the apparent size of the pattern changes with increasing distance from the illuminating arrangement; <LI>capturing data from the thus illuminated object; <LI>analysing the captured image data to extract depth information based on the extent of change of apparent size of the pattern; and </UL> displaying an image of the object without the pattern and with depth information. Imaging apparatus for making an image of an object including depth information, comprises: <UL ST="  $  "> <LI>an illuminating arrangement adapted to illuminate the object with a pattern of light; <LI>image data capturing means adapted to capture image data from the thus illuminated object; <LI>the illuminating arrangement and the image data capturing means being such that the apparent size of the pattern changes with increasing distance from the illuminating arrangement; <LI>depth analysis means adapted to analyse captured image data to extract depth information based on the extent of change of apparent size of the pattern; and <LI>image display means for displaying an image of the object without the pattern and with depth information. </UL>
Patent GB-2413984-A (GB)
Title: Garden and household tongs with torch
Inventor: LAWRENCE ANTONY
IPC: B25B7/18
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A garden and household tongs with integral torch 3 activated by usage, or with detachable torch 12, torch retaining clip 11 able to connect torches of various sizes to the tongs, detachable arms 1a 1b and long reach arms 1b 2b, and extending arms 1c 2c. The tongs are washable and can be hung from the hook hole 8a.
Patent GB-2399002-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus
Inventor: GREY NICHOLAS GERALD
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a surface cleaning strip (8, 208) and means (6, 206, 220) responsive to movement of the surface cleaning apparatus over a surface (104) to be cleaned for positioning the cleaning strip (8, 208) relative to the surface to be cleaned in dependence upon the direction of movement of the surface cleaning apparatus.
Patent GB-2416621-A (GB)
Title: Laminated interconnects for opto-electronic device modules
Inventor: WILSON RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H01L27/14
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: A method of producing an encapsulated module of interconnected opto-electronic devices such as organic photovoltaic (PV) devices or organic light emitting diode (OLED) devices is provided, which comprises: forming a patterned anode layer 104; forming a layer of opto-electronically active material 108 over the patterned anode layer 104; forming a patterned cathode layer 110 over the layer of opto-electronically active material 108, to provide a device array 100 of opto-electronically active cells on the substrate; selectively removing portions of the layer of opto-electronically active material 108 so as to expose minor portions 104a of the anodes 104; forming a patterned interconnect layer 171 on an encapsulating sheet 172 in a pattern to define an array of interconnect pads 171; and laminating the patterned encapsulating sheet 170 over the array 100 of opto-electronically active cells whereby the exposed anode portions 104a are interconnected with the cathodes 110 of adjacent cells by the interconnect pads 171 and the interconnected cells are encapsulated by the encapsulating sheet 172 to form an encapsulated module. An encapsulated module thus produced is also provided. The method is particularly amenable to roll-to-roll manufacture.
Patent GB-2401769-A (GB)
Title: Hand operated shirring machine
Inventor: MERCURI ENNIO
IPC: A22C13/02
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: A hand-operated machine for shirring casing onto a stuffing tube (1) includes a body through which the stuffing tube (1) covered in casing may pass. The shirring machine has casing engaging means (4) that engages the casing as the machine is pushed along the stuffing tube (1) from the discharge end (12) so that the casing is drawn onto the stuffing tube. The casing engaging means (4) also disengages the casing when it is pulled in the opposite direction. The shirring machine also includes grasping means (11) to manually move it back and forth along the stuffing tube (1).
Patent GB-2405374-A (GB)
Title: Application of zippers to film material
Inventor: LEIGHTON MURRAY EDWARD BRUCE
IPC: B31B19/90
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: The apparatus applies a transverse zipper strip to a film (10) moving continuously in a direction (12). A continuous belt (18) is driven by sprocket wheels (16a, 16b) and carries upper seal bars (22a, 22b, 22c) which receive pre-cut lengths of zipper at station (3) The pre-cut lengths are attached to the film (10) by a lower seal bar (24) which moves towards the film (12) at position A when an upper seal bar carrying a zipper strip is located directly above the film. Sealing takes place as the upper and lower seal bars move at the same speed as the film (12) from position A to position B where the zipper is released from the upper seal bar (22c). The process then repeats for the next zipper strip length.
Patent GB-2409492-A (GB)
Title: Method of using a roof ladder with safety line anchorage and a connection to an upright ladder.
Inventor: STOREY DAVID
IPC: E06C7/18
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: A method comprises a person climbing onto an inclined roof ladder, having one end of a safety line attached to their person, and the other end to the roof ladder. Preferably the safety line is attached to the ladder by at least one anchor (10) in the form of a channel section which engages a ladder stile (41) and is releasably securable to a rung (42) at a selected position along the ladder. One anchor may be used on each stile, in conjunction with a Y shape safety line. The roof ladder may be connected at a lower end to an upper end of an upright ladder by two pivotally adjustable clamps (6, 7, Figure 2). In further aspects a safety line anchor and ladder connector are claimed separately.
Patent GB-2423667-A (GB)
Title: Electronic apparatus having automatic lifting/lowering device
Inventor: CHEN KUAN-WEI
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: An electronic apparatus, e.g. a loudspeaker has an automatic lifting/lowering device that includes a casing 10 and a piston 20. The piston 20 is installed inside the casing 10 having a rack gear 13. A power source drives an electrical motor 40 coupled with the rack gear 13 to move with the loudspeaker. When the power of the electronic apparatus is on, the electrical motor 40 and the rack gear 13 move so as to raise the loudspeaker on top of the piston 20 from the casing 10. When the power of the electronic apparatus is off, the electrical motor reverses direction with the rack gear 13, so that the loudspeaker is lowered back inside the casing 10. The device may be used to install loudspeakers in baths or spas.
Patent GB-2412265-A (GB)
Title: Capturing image of displayed settings information to control communication
Inventor: YAMAZAKI YASUHIRO
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2003-12-29
Abstract: In a captured image outputting system, a display 54 generates a settings image from a unit 90, visually representing information, such as a barcode showing a MAC address, enabling communication between an image capturing device (18, Figure 1) and the display (12, Figure 1). An image of the displayed or projected settings information is captured as an object, and wireless communication is established between the capturing device and the display receiver based on the information, which may be the inherent address of the receiving, display device. Where the settings image is a character string, character recognition may be used. Thus, the transmitting imaging camera device may send image data to the display without having display specific information input manually: destination setting information is picked up and automatically recognised by the camera itself. Also disclosed are further methods relating to image communication, for example based on capacity, or providing simultaneous communication.
Patent GB-2416762-A (GB)
Title: Detachable enclosure assembly for a container
Inventor: STEVENSON DAVID
IPC: B65D21/08
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: An enclosure assembly (20) to be supported on, and detachably connected to, an underlying container or second enclosure assembly to enclose a region above the underlying container or assembly comprises attachment means to detachably connect the enclosure assembly (20) to the underlying container or assembly. The enclosure assembly also comprises a detachment grip (24) to aid detachment of the enclosure assembly from the underlying structure and is provided with a thumb aperture (70) above the detachment grip (24), the thumb aperture (70) being sized to allow the thumb of a user to pass therethrough. The thumb aperture is located so as to allow access by a user's thumb to detach the enclosure assembly from the underlying container or assembly by urging the detachment grip (24) laterally outwards so that the enclosure assembly may be lifted upwards.
Patent GB-2418183-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with tiltable cab mounted on chassis
Inventor: FIDI PETER
IPC: B62D33/067
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A vehicle has a cab tiltably mounted on a chassis. The chassis comprises two longitudinal members (3, 4) joined by a plurality of cross members. Each longitudinal member (3, 4) comprises a rear part (9) which in use extends parallel to a road surface, a middle part (10) slanted downward to the front, and a front part (11) extending parallel to the road surface (or slightly slanted). There is a front end cross member to which the cab is linked by two bearing arrangements.
Patent GB-2420870-A (GB)
Title: Imaging device with radially retractable optical element
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G02B7/02
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: An imaging device includes a radially retracting device (32) for moving a radially retractable optical element (13e), serving as part of a photographing optical system, between a photographing position on a common optical axis and a radially retracted position; a biassing device (39) for biassing the radially retractable optical element toward the photographing position; a positioning device which determines a movement limit of the radially retractable optical element in the biassing direction of the biassing device; and a sub positioning device (32e) for positioning the radially retractable optical element at the photographing position in a direction intersecting the driving direction of the radially retracting device in a plane orthogonal to the common optical axis when the radially retractable optical element is held at the photographing position by the positioning device, and for releasing the positioning of the radially retractable optical element at the photographing position in the intersecting direction when the radially retractable optical element is positioned at the radially retracted position.
Patent GB-2421088-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle stability control system and method
Inventor: LU JIANBO
IPC: B60W30/02
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: A control system 18 and a method for an automotive vehicle 10 includes a pitch rate sensor 37 generating a pitch rate signal, a longitudinal acceleration sensor 36 generating a longitudinal acceleration signal and a yaw rate sensor 28 generating a yaw rate signal. A safety system 44 and the sensors 28, 36, 37 are coupled to a controller 26. From the sensors 28, 36, 37, the controller 26 determines an added mass and a position of the added mass, a pitch gradient and/or a pitch acceleration coefficient that takes into account the added mass and position. The controller 26 controls a vehicle system such as the safety system 44 in response to the added mass and the position of the added mass, the pitch gradient and/or pitch acceleration coefficient variables.
Patent GB-2418692-A (GB)
Title: Expansion set packer
Inventor: VINCENT RAY P
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: A packer element has a biasing member incorporated with it. The element is either fabricated with the biasing element in a relaxed condition and then the element is stretched prior to insertion downhole or the element is created around the stressed biasing member and is held in that position until allowed to relax downhole. In either event the release of the element increases its diameter while shortening its length. Preferably, an advancing swage triggers the release to allow the element to expand as much as it can go or to the maximum relaxed diameter, whichever is larger. The swage then, preferably, drives the relaxed element toward the borehole wall or the casing.
Patent GB-2424598-A (GB)
Title: Photocatalyst composition
Inventor: ITOH KIYOSHI
IPC: B01J23/30
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A photocatalyst composition comprises a photocatalyst selected from titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, tungsten oxide, tin oxide, strontium titanate, bismuth oxide, iron oxide, metallic complexes, silver, or a mixture thereof. Ideally titanium dioxide is used. The photocatalyst is formed as a layer with a substrate. Ideally the catalyst is mixed with a binding agent (preferably silica which is formed by the hydrolysis of a tetra-alkoxysilane such as tetra-ethoxysilane). Electron spin resonance properties of the catalysts are disclosed and the catalyst respond to UV radiation.
Patent GB-2438222-A (GB)
Title: Multimode interference waveguide coupler
Inventor: WALKER ROBERT
IPC: G02B6/28
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: A multimode interference (MMI) coupler comprises an MMI waveguide 15, at least one first waveguide 17,18 optically connected to a first end of the MMI waveguide, and two or more second waveguides 19,20 optically connected to an opposite second end of the MMI waveguide. The MMI waveguide comprises a first region 23 having a first structure and a second region 25 having a second structure that is different to the first structure, thereby causing a fixed difference between the effective refractive indices of the first and second regions. The different structures of the MMI waveguide may constitute different heights H1,H2 or different compositions of the waveguide (31, Fig 5). Tuning electrodes (41, Fig.7) may be present.
Patent GB-2445964-A (GB)
Title: GPS navigation device having an internal aerial
Inventor: GRETTON MARK
IPC: G01C21/36
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: A navigation device, which may be programmed with map data and a navigation application that enables a route to be planned between two user-defined places, includes a GPS receiver and an internal aerial for picking up GPS signals. The aerial may be attached directly to the radio frequency printed circuit board of the GPS receiver. The device may be connectable to an external aerial via a cable. The device may be removably mounted on a docking platform.
Patent GB-2427218-A (GB)
Title: Electrical isolation joint
Inventor: FINCI BULENT
IPC: F16L25/02
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: A mass isolation joint 100 for electrically isolating a downhole tool from adjacent tools such as during logging operations comprises a first joint section 102, a second joint section 104 and an insulating composite structure 106 having an inner composite layer 112 which is bonded by adhesive 126 to the second joint section 104 and on which threads 118 are formed for engagement with corresponding threads 124 on a distal end 120 of the first joint section 102. The insulating composite structure 106 also comprises an outer sealant layer 128 and an outer composite layer 130 formed to protect the joint 100 from borehole fluids.
Patent GB-2428983-A (GB)
Title: Bubble generating machine
Inventor: THAI DOUGLAS
IPC: A63H33/28
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a trigger mechanism 68, a bubble generating ring 106 positioned adjacent a front opening of the housing, and a lid assembly 104 positioned adjacent the front opening. The lid assembly 104 has a lid that is movable between a first position where it completely covers and contacts a front surface of the ring 106 (see figure 3), and a second position where it is spaced apart from the front surface of the ring 106. The bubble generating assembly also includes a link assembly 88 that couples the trigger mechanism and the ring in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the lid to be moved from the first position to the second position.
Patent GB-2442944-A (GB)
Title: Saw with shock absorbing elements
Inventor: WANG KUANG-PIN
IPC: B23D51/01
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: A bow saw includes a fixed base 1 and a grip portion 2. One side of the fixed base 1 is coupled to the grip portion 2 by at least one fixing element 3. More than one shock absorbing element 5 is installed between the fixed base 1 and the grip portion 2, in order to reduce vibrations produced by the bow saw.
Patent GB-2443181-A (GB)
Title: Screwed support jack
Inventor: NICHOLLS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B66F3/08
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: A jack to stabilize the bearing weight on a ring beam comprises a lower part A made up of a plate and a length of continuous threaded screw at a perpendicular angle and a main member B made up of a tube at one end of which is a threaded insert and at the other end is welded a plate. The screw allows the length of the jack to be adjusted, preferably by means of a rod inserted in a hole in the tube.
Patent GB-2444071-A (GB)
Title: Flame effect fire combined with a music centre
Inventor: O'COIMIN AUBREY
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: An electric fire with a flame effect produced on a screen 105 also has a music centre within the fire chassis 115. The music centre has a display 145, controls 150, auxiliary ports 160, remote control and speakers 165. Data storage and a flash memory card may be provided. The screen 105 may be plasma or liquid crystal display, or the flame effect may be generated by mechanical means. A front glass sheet 135 may be partially mirrored. Thus a user may listen to music while independently enjoying the aesthetic effects of the fire.
Patent GB-2444227-A (GB)
Title: A mat for a countertop, a tabletop or a tray
Inventor: ALVERA PAOLO
IPC: A47G23/03
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: The present invention provides an improved mat for a countertop such as bar and comprises a rubber or rubber compound layer 5, a synthetic sponge layer 6 and a liquid permeable top layer 3 on which graphics may be printed. The top layer 3 can be of a very fine fabric such as woven polyester and on which very high quality graphics may be printed. However, liquids may still be retained by the mat by the synthetic sponge layer 6. Absorbed liquid is prevented from escaping from the layer 6 by the lower rubber layer 5 which also prevents slipping of the mat.