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Patent GB-2399827-A (GB)
Title: Thermal insulation assembly
Inventor: GASKELL CHRISTOPHER NORMAN
IPC: F24D13/02
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: The performance of thermal insulation for a building is enhanced by the use of an electrical heating element 1 which releases low wattages of thermal energy between the inner layer 3 and outer layer 2 of high efficiency thermal insulation. A thermostatic controller may be used to control the heating element at an equivalent temperature to the building interior. Also the efficiency of insulation with a tendency to absorb moisture may be enhanced in that the electrical heater dries out such moisture.
Patent GB-2390664-A (GB)
Title: Hot water temperature control valve system
Inventor: PALMER ROBERT
IPC: A61M39/00
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: A retrofit automatic temperature controlling apparatus and kit is attached to a prior art steam-cold water mixing valve assembly to produce mixed cold water and steam as hot water at a controlled temperature. An adjustment screw (92) is added to the prior art valve assembly to limit the displacement of a steam poppet valve (42) which is opened by a retrofitted piston. Cold water is redirected to a retrofit temperature control assembly having a mixing chamber for receiving the cold water. A water and steam receiving conduit (110) terminates in the mixing chamber (114) and has fluid isolated sections for receiving steam and cold water with a sleeve valve member (138) for selectively coupling the steam and cold water sections to the mixing chamber (114). The sleeve valve member (138) is operated by a temperature sensing device (154) in the outlet hot water chamber. A disc member (180) separates the mixing chambber (114) and outlet hot water chamber with small passages which promote mixing.
Patent GB-2405659-A (GB)
Title: Railway point drive system
Inventor: BURTON COLIN
IPC: B61L5/02
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A drive system for railway points comprises a drive means (26-29, see figure 3) for producing linear motion along a first axis, a drive member 30 operatively connected to the drive means, the drive member being linearly movable along said first axis, a pivoted crank 32 having a profiled end and an output region, and an output member 11 connected to the output region of said crank, said output member being substantially linearly movable along a second axis orthogonal to said first axis for connection to a pair of movable rails 2, 3, such that in use the drive member engages said profiled end causing rotation of the crank thereby causing the output member and said pair of movable rails to move along said second axis. A series of additional cranks 39, 40 are connected to the drive member 30 to drive the rails along their length in a synchronised manner.
Patent GB-2389516-A (GB)
Title: Polishing pad and system
Inventor: PIOMBINI ROBERT
IPC: B24D13/20
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: The invention provides a double sided waffle-surface foam polishing pad and a polishing system with which it can be used. The double sided feature allows great versatility in the type of polishing that can be accomplished using the same pad.
Patent GB-2399759-A (GB)
Title: Respirator with plug and socket pivotable protective screen
Inventor: DAMPNEY IAN
IPC: A42B3/22
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A respirator helmet 10' or other helmet adapted to receive, by means of a plug 66 and socket arrangement 70, a pivotable bar 62 carrying a protective screen 63 such that the screen 63 is pivotable relative to the plug and socket arrangement 70 and may be moved between a lowered position in front of the face of the wearer of the helmet and a raised position. In a separate aspect, the helmet 10' comprises a filter 28, a fan 26, a bypass conduit 44, means 46 for measuring the flow rate of air passing through the conduit 44, and means 50 for controlling the fan 26 in response to the measured flow rate.
Patent GB-2408567-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring system for vehicle rear lights
Inventor: DUNWELL GORDON
IPC: B60Q11/00
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A vehicle C is fitted with a system for monitoring the lights at the rear of a vehicle. The system comprises a display unit 10 mounted on the underside of the roof of the vehicle, a plurality of optical fibres running from respective lights at the rear of the vehicle to the display unit 10, the display unit 10 including indicator lights positioned so as to lie in the field of view provided by the rear view mirror M. The indicator lights may remain de-energised unless one of the vehicle lights fails to light up, in which case the corresponding indicator light is energised.
Patent GB-2409326-A (GB)
Title: Angulation control for dummy medical instrument, e.g. endoscope
Inventor: WALLAKER DANIEL MARK
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A dummy medical instrument, e.g. a dummy endoscope, for use in a simulator comprises a control body with angulation control, an insertion tube and an umbilical U extending from the control body. An angulation cable 1-4 extends from the angulation control and down the umbilical. The instrument is provided with a connector 40-42 at its end to allow it to be releasably attached to a base unit. A motor and a position detector are provided at the distal end of the umbilical. The motor is arranged to feedback a variable force to the cable to simulate forces encountered in a real situation. The position detector may be made up of a combination of a low resolution absolute position detector and a higher resolution incremental encoder. Means may be provided to re-tension the cable. The releasable connection is preferably configured to provide a two-part release. This allows release to a partially released position in which the umbilical may be rotated relative to the base unit, but in which the weight of the umbilical is still supported by the base unit, and a second fully released position.
Patent GB-2396572-A (GB)
Title: Method for recovery of voc-gas and an apparatus for recovery of voc-gas
Inventor: BROEDRESKIFT KNUT
IPC: B01D5/00
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: Recovered, compressed VOC gas is used as fuel for a steam system where the steam produced is used for the operation of one or more compressors (26,28,30) that are used for the compression of the VOC gas.
Patent GB-2410676-A (GB)
Title: Rubbish bin removable from its base
Inventor: MORGAN RONALD ALBERT
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2004-02-07
Abstract: A rubbish bin (1) comprises a base member (3), and a container member (5) in the form of a hollow cylinder which sits removably on the base member (3). The base member has a raised central portion (9) which extends into the bottom of the container member (5) and contains a locking mechanism. That mechanism comprises arms extendable into slots (57) in the wall of the container member to lock the base member thereto. The bin may also include a top member (7) allowing access to the container member (5).
Patent GB-2401610-A (GB)
Title: Polishing composition
Inventor: UNO TAKANORI
IPC: B24B37/00
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A polishing composition comprises an alumina grain which contains   a  -alumina as the main component; fumed alumina; a polishing accelerator which contains at least one component selected from the group consisting of organic acids, inorganic acids, and salts thereof; and water. Examples of the polishing accelerator include succinic acid, citric acid, aluminium nitrate and iron nitrate. The polishing composition may further comprise alumina sol. Also shown is a method for polishing a substrate for a magnetic disk using the polishing composition.
Patent GB-2404480-A (GB)
Title: Intrusion detection system sensor array
Inventor: MAKI MELVIN C
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2004-07-05
Abstract: A sensor array 5 forms part of an intrusion detection system 2. The array has one or more intrusion detector nodes 10a, 10b...10n, and an array processor 30. Each node has at least one discrete sensor 100a, 101a, 100b...100n, 101n, and may also include a node processor25a, 25b...25n. The detection zone formed is defined by a plane that extends transversely form a longitudinal axis of the sensor node. Each node processor processes the signals from the sensors of that node when an intruder enters the node's detection zone. The array processor is connected to each sensor node and receives and processes alarm disturbance signatures form each node processor. A system controller 45 is wirelessly connected to the array and determines whether to output an alarm signal. The individual sensors may be radar, microwave doppler, ultrasonic etc. And the array may include more than one type of sensor. The system is intended for installation on narrow objects that surround a perimeter such as on a wall, post, roof-edge etc. (figures 2-6).
Patent GB-2405239-A (GB)
Title: License control for web applications
Inventor: SURASKI ZEEV
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: A method for controlling access to a software application running on a server includes providing respective identifiers to a plurality of clients seeking to access the application on the server. A list of the identifiers of the clients who are entitled to access the application is maintained on the server. The list includes a predetermined number of slots. Upon receiving a request submitted by a given client to access the application, the server permits the given client to access the application only if the identifier assigned to the client, which is included in the request, appears on the list or if at least one of the slots on the list is available to receive the identifier.
Patent GB-2406687-A (GB)
Title: A pointing device having multifunction keys or hot-keys
Inventor: CHEN RICHARD
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: An advanced mouse has a standard mouse and a multi-function key (eg 22,23...). The multi-function key is used to activate a predetermined function or launch an application program via issuing a virtual combinative code (eg Ctrl-v). Thereby, the predetermined function or the application program can be activated without memorizing any combination keys, a universal serial bus (USB) hub, or a complex application or special driver. A Plug and Play function can thus be obtained. The mouse reports two USB end-points.
Patent GB-2407820-A (GB)
Title: Integrated FT process having optimised H2 and pressure loops
Inventor: FARSHID DARUSH
IPC: C10G65/16
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: An integrated process for producing Fischer-Tropsch derived products boiling in the range of liquid fuel and lubricating base oil comprises (a) recovering from a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis a Fischer-Tropsch wax 2 and a Fischer-Tropsch condensate 78; (b) hydroprocessing the wax in zone 6 and recovering a waxy intermediate 12 and a hydrogen-rich normally liquid fraction 72; (c) mixing the Fischer-Tropsch condensate 78 from step (a) and at least part of the hydrogen-rich normally liquid fraction 72 from step (b) to form a Fischer-Tropsch condensate mixture 74; (d) hydrotreating the Fischer-Tropsch condensate mixture in zone 76 and recovering a Fischer-Tropsch condensate product 78; (e) recovering from the Fischer-Tropsch condensate product a Fischer-Tropsch derived hydrocarbon boiling within the range of liquid fuel 96,98; (f) dewaxing the waxy intermediate from step (b) in a catalytic dewaxing zone 26 and recovering a base oil 32; (g) hydrofinishing 30 the base oil from step (f); (h) recovering from the hydrofinishing zone 30 a UV stabilized lubricating base oil 56 and a hydrogen-rich gas 4; and (i) recycling the hydrogen-rich gas from step (h) to the wax hydroprocessing zone of step (b) and wherein the total pressure in the hydrofinishing zone is at least as high as the total pressure in the wax hydroprocessing zone. The process has a common higher pressure H2 loop for the hydrotreatment and hydrofinishing steps, and a lower pressure H2 loop for the dewaxing step.
Patent GB-2411129-A (GB)
Title: Rotational fitness apparatus
Inventor: MASON JAMES R
IPC: A63B71/02
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: A fitness apparatus with a member 6 mounted on a support frame which rotates about a first axis, with a handle 4 mounted on said member for gripping by a user, offset from said first axis and rotating about a second axis 61, the distance between the first and second axes changing during rotation of the member 6 as the user exerts a force on the handle 4, such that the handle describes an elliptical arc and aligns itself to the correct position with respect to the member in relation to the height and reach of the user at each instant of the revolution. The member 6 may be formed from two portions 54,56 pivotally mounted about location 57. Alternatively, the handle 4 may be slidably mounted on the member 6 (figure 3) so that the distance between the first axis and second axis may change during use.
Patent GB-2412952-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable load-bearing bracket arrangement
Inventor: FLANNERY DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2005-04-04
Abstract: An adjustable load-bearing bracket arrangement comprises a bracket (1; 14) and a washer (2). The bracket (1) defines a support plate (3) having an elongate slot (5) with longitudinal edges and a plurality of apertures (8a,8b) located adjacent opposed longitudinal edges of the slot (5). The washer (2) comprises at least one pair of parallel legs (10) arranged such that they can engage in at least one of the apertures (8a,8b) on either side of the slot (5) respectively. This enables a fastener passing through the slot (5) and through a hole (9) formed in the washer (2) to mount the bracket (1) at a chosen position relative thereto dependent on the apertures (8a,8b) chosen to receive the legs (10) of the washer (2).
Patent GB-2415464-A (GB)
Title: System and method for adapting to barrier obstructions
Inventor: GREGORI ERIC
IPC: E05F15/00
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: A barrier movement operator moves a barrier 4 between open and closed positions. The operator receives a first request 301, to move the barrier. The actual force required to move the barrier is measured 302. As obstruction to barrier movement is determined by comparing 304, the measured actual force to a first predetermined force threshold. Responsive to the detection of an obstruction, the direction of travel of the barrier is changed 306. The operation of the barrier movement operator is modified, by permitting the use of a higher force threshold in future measurements 312. A second request to move the barrier is received 310. The actual force required to move the barrier is measured a second time 316. An obstruction to barrier movement is detected by comparing the measured actual force with the new, higher force threshold. A time limit may be applied to the higher force threshold.
Patent GB-2417816-A (GB)
Title: Low intensity displays compatible with night vision imaging systems
Inventor: SHEFTER AARON P
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 2005-09-01
Abstract: An controllable intensity LCD display that provides normal or extremely low visible light and infrared intensity levels so as to be usable with military night vision gear (NVG) or Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS). The LCD display includes wide dynamic range backlight inverter power supply to extend the range of backlight dimming available with conventional cold cathode florescent (CCF) lights. An optional bridged power inverter provides yet further useable intensity reduction. Video controller RAMDAC palette programming further provides illumination attenuation using the LCD elements themselves. A 'Hot Mirror', i.e., infrared reflecting dielectric coatings, on various surfaces of the display's light path is used to further reduce infrared emissions.
Patent GB-2422250-A (GB)
Title: Assembly sytem for a vehicle electrical distribution box
Inventor: PALAU IGNASI FERRAN
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: An electrical distribution box assembly comprising an electrical distribution box (4), a support (1) intended for being fixed to the vehicle body, and a second support (11) opposite to the first one. The support (1) adopts a U shape with notches (5) on its side branches (3), open towards their free end, in which side projections (7, Fig 5) of the support, are coupled, such that these projections, in a coaxial arrangement, form the pivoting shaft of the box (4) with regard to the support (1). These elements are provided with retention means able to keep the box (4) in an inclined pre-assembly position, providing easy access to its inside for the introduction of the corresponding connectors, after which the box (4) is pivoted towards its final assembly position, in which an extension (10) opposite to said pivoting shaft rests on a flap (12) of the second support (11) to which it is finally fixed in the also final assembly position thereof.
Patent GB-2422696-A (GB)
Title: Method for optimising drilling parameters
Inventor: MORAN DAVID P
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: The method comprises obtaining previously acquired data, e.g. data for another well drilled in the same general area, querying a remote data store for data relating to the well for which the parameters are to be optimised, determining optimised drilling parameters for a next drilling segment following the segment currently being drilled, and returning the optimised drilling parameters for the next drilling segment to the remote data store. The optimised drilling parameters are preferably used to control drilling, the data for the current well being correlated with the previously acquired data. The optimisation and correlation are preferably carried out with the use of trained artificial neural networks.
Patent GB-2435336-A (GB)
Title: GPS navigation device having touch screen display
Inventor: NICOLAAS DION
IPC: G08G1/0969
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: A portable GPS navigation device (41) includes a GPS receiver and a touch screen display, in which all navigation functions are activated using the touch screen and the only hard control button that a user can press in normal operation is an on/off button. The touch screen displays a navigation mode screen that shows the current location of the device on a map; the user can navigate to a navigation screen menu by touching the touch screen. The user can initiate or control other navigation functions by touching the navigation screen menu. The device (41) may additionally comprise a concealed hard reset button, and internal aerial, and means for connecting the device to an external aerial.
Patent GB-2438903-A (GB)
Title: Generation of code words for image watermarking
Inventor: RUSSELL MARK JULIAN
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: An encoding data processing apparatus generates a marked copy W of a video material item by representing a payload data word as a code word and embedding the code word into a copy of the video material item. The apparatus comprises a code word generator 10 including a pre-processor 8 and an encryption processor 14. The pre-processor is operable to form a plurality of initial values, each having the same predetermined length, by representing one or more parts of the payload data word in one or more of the initial values, including a field index in each initial value and setting the remaining parts of the initial value to a predetermined value. The encryption processor is operable to receive each of the initial values and to generate an encrypted data stream from each of the initial values using a payload encryption key to provide a plurality of encrypted data streams 18. The combiner 22 is operable to combine the parts of the encrypted data streams with the frames of the material item. A plurality of the initial values are arranged to include the same part of the payload data, and the value of the field index for the initial value including the same payload data is changed with respect to the other initial values. For each of the one or more initial values which represents the same payload data, the field index is arranged to have a different value. These initial values are formed from the same payload data and have the same format, with the remaining set to a predetermined value such as zero. In order to avoid the encrypted streams, which convey the same payload data producing the same encrypted data stream which is added to the material items, the field index is changed to identify each of the initial values. Thus, each of the resulting encrypted streams produced by the initial values will produce different encrypted data streams, which can thereby be more easily detected individually by correlation, even though each initial value otherwise conveys the same payload.
Patent GB-2440319-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible boat formed from releasably connected laminar panels
Inventor: SIGNORINI MATTEO
IPC: B63B3/18
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: A floating vessel comprising, in the orientation of use, a central longitudinal member 2 having a vertical height, and to each side of the longitudinal member, an upper substantially laminar panel 3 connected to the longitudinal member and extending outwardly therefrom. The vessel further comprising a lower substantially laminar panel 4 connected to the longitudinal member at a distance below the upper panel and extending outwardly from the longitudinal member. The outermost edges of the upper and lower panels are connected and the lower panel is larger in the outward direction than the upper panel. The panels may be releasably connected by means of hook and loop fasteners and may be formed of cellular or corrugated plastics material. The longitudinal member may comprise an aluminium beam.
Patent GB-2435004-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable multi-jawed clamp
Inventor: ZION BEN-GIGI
IPC: B25B5/16
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: A clamp comprises a first clamping jaw assembly 14, a second clamping jaw assembly 16 facing towards the first clamping jaw assembly 14 and a tightening mechanism 18 for tightening the clamping jaw assemblies 14 and 16 against a workpiece. The second clamping jaw assembly 16 comprises a plurality of jaw clamps 16A and 16B, at least one of which is pivotable about an axis 22 that extends longitudinally from the second clamping jaw assembly 16 to the first clamping jaw assembly 14. The pivoting jaw clamp is pivotable into a position adjacent another jaw clamp of the second clamping jaw assembly 16 and is lockable at predetermined angular positions about the pivot axis 22. Figure 2 shows a spreader clamp where two jaw assemblies face away from each other and figures 3A and 3B show a clamp where both jaw assemblies comprise two jaw clamps with each jaw clamp being pivotable about an axis extending longitudinally between the two jaw assemblies.
Patent GB-2453518-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications device security
Inventor: BELROSE CAROLINE JESSICA
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A terminal 1 for use with a cellular or mobile telecommunications network 3 includes authentication means 15 such as a SIM, USIM, UICC etc. for authenticating the terminal with the network. The terminal further includes a normal execution environment 30 and a secure execution environment 34. An interface controller 46 is provided in the secure execution environment and intercepts all communications directed to the authentication means to control access to the authentication means by these communications.
Patent GB-2440685-A (GB)
Title: Rotary locking apparatus
Inventor: SCHULZE-BECKINGHAUSEN JOERG
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: An apparatus for handling a tubular comprises a gripping member having a rotary 110 and a locking member 60 or plunger for locking the rotary. The locking apparatus comprises a coupling element 130 for engaging the locking member and an actuator 140 for moving the locking member between open and closed positions. The coupling element, which may be a magnet, may further be moved by rotation of the actuator, and a sensor may be provided for determining the position of the locking member.