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Patent GB-2425038-A (GB)
Title: Split bin
Inventor: WARD STEVEN KENNETH
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: A bin comprises a main body the interior of which is separated into an upper and a lower chamber by a pivotable partition D, a rear wall of the main body including a door pivotable about a horizontal axle to allow insertion of material into the lower chamber. The top of the bin has a hinged lid, so that, upon inversion of the bin and opening of the lid, the upper chamber can be emptied through the top of the inverted bin and, upon subsequent pivotal movement of the partition, the lower chamber can be emptied through the upper chamber and the top of the inverted bin. The bin also comprises an auxiliary bin removably attached to a front wall of the main body by a hook arrangement E, F. The axle about which the rear door pivots is the axle of the ground-engagable wheels of a wheelie bin.
Patent GB-2425294-A (GB)
Title: Trolley battery charging arrangement
Inventor: SAKER JOHN VICTOR
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: An arrangement for charging a battery provided on a trolley, for example a battery used to run display units, alarms or calls for assistance provided on shopping or supermarket trolleys, the arrangement comprising a charging station having guide rail 2 with a channel 4, at least two contacts, such as brush strips 18, 19, being disposed within the channel 4, the contacts being arranged to electrically interact with at least two contact areas (20, 21, figure 2) provided on a part of the trolley, such as a handle 6, which is insertable into the channel 4. Floor mounted guidelines 10 may be provided to maintain constant separation of the trolley relative to the channel 4.
Patent GB-2415461-A (GB)
Title: Espagnolette locking device with at least one pair of locking pins on each side of a drive mechanism each pair cooperating with a respective striker
Inventor: FRANKLIN MARTIN CRAWLEY
IPC: E05C9/18
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: An espagnolette locking system for use in locking a moveable leaf into a surrounding fixed frame in a window or door. The locking system comprises an espagnolette locking device (1) including a single locking bar (8) and a drive mechanism (4) for moving the locking bar between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking bar has locking pins (9,10) connected thereto arranged at locking zones along the bar, the locking zones being associated with respective striker plates (2) for receiving the locking pins. A pair of locking pins (9,10) are disposed in each of at least two of said locking zones, one of said zones being disposed on each side of the drive mechanism. A separation of said zones is greater than a separation of the locking pins of each pair (9,10) from one another in said zones. Each pair of locking pins (9,10) engages, in use, their respective striker plate (2) such that each locking pin of each said pair engages a respective slot (11) of its respective striker plate upon movement of the locking bar (8) to the locked position. Preferably one locking pin 9 is eccentric and can be adjusted to alter the closure pressure of the moveable leaf.
Patent GB-2420831-A (GB)
Title: Wind energy conversion apparatus
Inventor: JACKSON RAYMOND KEITH
IPC: F03D3/04
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: A vertical axis transverse flow wind turbine is located in or on a building. The wind turbine has curved guide vanes 103 to guide the wind onto the rotor and to produce a funnel effect to accelerate the wind onto the rotor. Vents (303 in fig 3b) may be provided between a roof and a side wall of the building to allow the wind to flow to the guide vanes.
Patent GB-2421233-A (GB)
Title: Book conveyor with means to hold a cover open
Inventor: MONONEN JOUNI ANTERO
IPC: B65G47/22
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for keeping the cover of a book open, particularly in a library's automatic book check-in device. In the device, there are guides, particularly walls 3, 4 at the side of a conveyor belt 2. The cover of the book is fed between the guides. Information is read from the inside of the cover, for example, using a bar-code reader, through an opening 7 in the wall 4. A bend or guide 10 may be provided to close the cover.
Patent GB-2437569-A (GB)
Title: Interface card connector having recessed bottom surface
Inventor: LAI CHIH-MING
IPC: H01R12/18
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: A structure of an interface card connector includes a connector body 10 and a plurality of terminals 11 provided on the connector body 10. The bottom surface of the connector body is divided into a terminal zone 102 and a space zone 103 along the transverse direction. The distal ends of the terminals project from the terminal zone 102 toward the bottom surface of the connector body 10. The space zone 103 is recessed toward the connector body to form a notch portion 105, so that the bottom surface formed by the space zone 103 is higher than that formed by the terminal zone 102. The space zone 103 is used to provide a space for arranging the electronic components 3 on the main board 2, so that more space on the main board 2 is spared for the circuit layout. With this arrangement, the problem of the insufficient space and area of the main board can be solved.
Patent GB-2423681-A (GB)
Title: Echo canceller
Inventor: TAKADA MASASHI
IPC: H04B3/23
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: There is provided an echo canceller capable of appropriately canceling an echo even when a signal to be passed contains a low-range frequency component, by using a small amount of calculation. The echo canceller includes: echo replica forming means for forming an echo replica signal from a far-end input signal by utilizing an adaptive filter having a filter unit and a coefficient updating unit; and echo removal means for removing an echo component in the near-end input signal by subtracting the echo replica signal from the near-end input signal. The echo canceller further includes offset removal means for removing an offset component attributed to the affect of the low-range frequency from the filter coefficient of the adaptive filter.
Patent GB-2428668-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming and printing on a can end for a drinks can
Inventor: BONNER ANN
IPC: B21D51/44
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: A method of forming a can end, comprising the steps of: (a) forming a shell from a sheet of end material, the shell comprising a flat centre panel and a peripheral edge; and (b) applying a printing to the shell, wherein the printing is applied over a substantial area extent of the centre panel, the printing comprising an illustration of head and facial features of a character. Step (c) may be included to attach a tab to the shell, wherein the tab is attached to the shell such that the printing on the shell is aligned with the tab in a predetermined manner such that the jab forms a part of the character. The steps (a), (b), and (c) may be performed in that order. Step (b) may include introducing the sheet of end material into a press and operating on the sheet of end material in the press so as to form can end features, and may include blanking a can end from the sheet of end material.
Patent GB-2439351-A (GB)
Title: Decoration with accurately lit character
Inventor: WANG WAN-CHU
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: A decoration comprises a base 11, a transparent cover 1 having a suitable drawing thereon, lights 2 and patterned opaque walls 4 mounted to the base so as to form separate compartments for the lights 2. The walls 4 limit the light to just pass through a relating area of the drawing on the cover 1. The lighting effect produces an accurate display of the drawing giving an enhanced decorating outlook.
Patent GB-2425384-A (GB)
Title: The auto translator and the method thereof and the recording medium to program it
Inventor: LEE IN-SEOP
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 2005-01-03
Abstract: This invention is about the auto translator, the automatic translation method that is used by this auto translator, and the recording medium by which this auto translation method is programmed. This invention makes the translation of sentence (English sentence   º  Chinese sentence) more accurate and natural. Because the peculiar properties of Chinese grammar were taken into consideration through the specific algorithms when English is translated into Chinese and Chinese is translated into English. The specific algorithms are the main conception of this invention. The auto translator from this invention consists of: 1) The Word Database (100), 2) The analyzing device (200), 3) The arranging device (300), 4) The device (400) -- the modulatory translation module, 5) The device (500) -- the specific translation module, 6) The device (600) -- the general translation module, 7) The device (700) -- It outputs the complete translated Chinese sentence. The Linking Pointer of the specific sentence elements which links with the device (500) -- the specific translation module -- cooperates with 5 (peculiar) Translation Modules (501-505). Through the process of 1), 2), 3), 4), 5), 6), 7) and the First Specific Translation Module (501)   the Fifth Specific Translation Module (505), the translation of sentence (English sentence   º  Chinese sentence) be created more accurate and natural. This invention is fully verified by the Demo Program (The specific algorithms were applied) which was developed by the applicant in 2003 3. And All the sample sentences of [Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention] (Fig. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) were quoted from the Demo Program.
Patent GB-2429840-A (GB)
Title: Phosphor-converted LED device
Inventor: PANG SIEW IT
IPC: H01L33/50
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: A phosphor-converted light emitting diode (LED) device, e.g. for emitting white light, includes a lens 144 over a phosphor body 122, in which the lens and the phosphor body each have a substantially convex upper surface. The LED device may alternatively include first (522) and second (536) lenses (figure 5), the first lens having a substantially flat interface with a phosphor body (526).
Patent GB-2442739-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration Apparatus and Vehicle Incorporating the Same
Inventor: JACKSON PETER MAITLAND
IPC: B60H1/32
Filed: 2006-10-14
Abstract: A portable refrigeration unit 1 contains a phase change material and has a temperature indicating means (6 fig 1). The unit can be used to cool the loading space 12, 14, of a transport vehicle 10, and may be removable and recharged by cooling in a freezer unit when its ability to provide cooling is exhausted. The unit may be mounted within the vehicle loading space in a mounting space 16, and several units may be so arranged. The vehicle may include a fan arrangement 22 between the mounting space and the loading space, which delivers the cool air to the loading space. Each refrigeration unit may also include a carrying handle 4, and the phase change material may be formed from a liquid or gel material. The phase change material may contain an aqueous solution with chemical salts and organic compounds, such as sodium chloride or potassium bromide. The invention permits a low cost, compact and lightweight refrigeration system to be used in a transport vehicle.
Patent GB-2432057-A (GB)
Title: Brushless motor with rotor flux leakage derived control signals
Inventor: BRADY DAVID
IPC: A61G5/08
Filed: 2006-11-07
Abstract: A brushless electric motor having a permanent magnet rotor, having magnets 16 contained within an annular wall of a rotor cup 18 in slots 19, and a stator 13, housing field coils 14, in which the field coils 14 are energized in accordance with control signals sensed by a field sensor arrangement (Hall effect sensor 15) The signals are derived from a field leaked from the drive magnets through the rotor wall at region 17 which is of reduced thickness. In a wheel chair with motor gearbox combinations mounted to each wheel, the reduced motor dimensions allow the two combination to occupy together less than 15% of the wheelchair width to assist with folding. The control board 22 mounted within the motor casing reduces the need for external circuitry resulting in a more compact joystick arrangement.
Patent GB-2445172-A (GB)
Title: Use of an interaction object in transactions
Inventor: LODOLO FRANCESCO
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-12-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a technique for securely identifying devices that can interact by wired or wireless communication protocols. An interaction object (fig.2) is generated which contains details of an interaction between a pair of devices. The interaction object can subsequently be transferred to other devices to provide details of the interaction, thereby enabling the identity of the sending device to be determined by the receiving device, as well as other relevant information. Example embodiments include generation and transmission of an object by a first device to a second device when the second device requests a file download, such that further updated downloads may be performed at a third device on presentation of the object ; generation of a kind of "electronic receipt" by a point of sale terminal which enables the pruchaser to claim a refund from a different terminal ; provision of reminders or alerts when vehicle or other equipment maintenance periods expire.
Patent GB-2429813-A (GB)
Title: Side-by-side inverted memory address and command buses
Inventor: DAVID HOWARD
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2007-01-08
Abstract: Generating a pair of buses, each coupled to a common terminating device, each having a set of address signal lines that are coupled to a separate memory device, and driving one set of address signal lines with an address driven with true logic states while driving the other set of address signal lines with the same address, but driven to opposing logic states, to achieve a greater balance between the quantity of signals across both buses that are driven to a high state versus those that are driven to a low state.
Patent GB-2440764-A (GB)
Title: Detection of integrated circuit wear using signal generation latency
Inventor: BRADLEY DARYL WAYNE
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: An integrated circuit detects the signal generation latency of a signal within a functional unit of the circuit. Dependent on the latency, it then triggers a wear out response. The wear out response may be triggered by an in crease in the latency. The latency may be averaged over time. A long term and short term average may be used. The average may be a triple smooth exponential moving average. The response may be to reduce the operating frequency of the circuit or to change its operating voltage. The response may be to redistribute processing tasks between processing units of the circuit. The response may be to test the functional unit in which wear has been detected. The method may be used to bin the circuits based on susceptibility to wear out.
Patent GB-2446572-A (GB)
Title: Temperature controlled mattress pad
Inventor: WARD BARRY
IPC: A47C21/04
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: Temperature controlled mattress pads are described which utilise a flow of air through channels in the mattress pad to affect the temperature within a bed. The upper layer of the pad is air permeable and includes a plurality of individual sections with each section varying in air permeability. The section nearest the air inlet port is of low air permeability with sections further from the inlet being of successively higher air permeability to achieve an effective distribution of air throughout the pad. The invention also relates to a mattress topper configured to receive the pad and to orientate it correctly within a bed; a heating and cooling apparatus that may be provided in one of two orientations and may be controlled remotely; and to a connector for use in coupling an air supply to the mattress pad.
Patent GB-2435460-A (GB)
Title: A collar handle for a bottle
Inventor: LLEWELLYN TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: B65D23/10
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a handle arrangement 1 for a bottle 2. The handle arrangement comprising a collar 5 for engaging around the neck of the bottle 2 and a handle portion 6 which can be inclined downwards relative to the plane of the neck portion, and the handle can be retained in this position. The handle portion 6 is, preferably, retained in position via protrusion on the side of the collar 5. Most preferably the handle portion 6 has a space which may receive branding/ advertising material.
Patent GB-2436698-A (GB)
Title: Fall-over alert device
Inventor: HUANG DENNIS
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: A fall-over alert device includes a transceiver 12, a detecting unit 14, and a CPU 11. When the detecting unit 14 detects an abnormal condition from the fall-over alert, the CPU 11 outputs a rescue request signal having an identification code via the transceiver 12. When a user accidentally falls over or falls unconsciously, the fall-over alert device sends out a rescue request signal with the identification code via the transceiver 12 for help. The detecting unit 14 can detect an inclination angle greater than a predetermined value and exceeding a predetermined time, or that the device remains still over a predetermined time period. The device can receive signals from external devices, such as other fall-over alert devices.
Patent GB-2437815-A (GB)
Title: Method of simultaneous transmission in a wireless communication network
Inventor: HULBERT ANTHONY PETER
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2007-04-18
Abstract: A method of overlapping transmissions in a network such as a WLAN employing a CSMA protocol comprises receiving at a first destination (D1), a transmission from a first source (S1); determining from the transmission from the first source, the maximum permitted additional interference subject to which the first destination can still communicate: sending an acknowledgement of the transmission and including in the acknowledgement an indication of the determined maximum permitted additional interference. A second source (S2) determines whether it has received the transmission from the first source, or the acknowledgement fro the first destination, at a power level lower than that of the maximum permitted additional interference given in the indication; and if so, the second source sends a transmission to a second destination (D2), which at least partially overlaps in time, communication between the first source and first destination.
Patent GB-2448906-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a set of remote user terminals in a data communications network.
Inventor: KNOTT ANDREW MARTIN
IPC: G07C13/00
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: A method for selecting a set of one or more remote user terminals from a plurality of remote user terminals in a data communications network, comprising receiving messaging data from one or more remote user terminals in the plurality of remote user terminals over said data communications network, the received messaging data indicating a selection from a set of options associated with said one or more remote user terminals respectively; accumulating counts of selection data such that an option count is accumulated for each option in said set of options according to selections associated with said one or more remote user terminals; generating a selection from said one or more remote user terminals, said selection comprising remote user terminals whose associated selections have an option count with a predetermined characteristic; and transmitting confirmation messaging data to each remote user terminal in said selection of remote user terminals. May be used to facilitate an electronic quiz over a data communications network. The predetermined characteristic may comprise the lowest relative size of the accumulated count for an option in a set of options, i.e. the option which has the least or minority of selections may be used to select the set of remote user terminals.
Patent GB-2449640-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush with shaped bristle block to help remove plaque
Inventor: HOTSON ROBERT GORDAN
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 2007-05-29
Abstract: A toothbrush is disclosed which includes a bristle block which is specially shaped to help remove plaque. The block, which has a vertical lower section, has two upper sections which is angled inwards, relative to the lower section, such that the upper sections meet a flat tip section.
Patent GB-2446028-A (GB)
Title: Portable generator for gravitomagnetic and gravitoelectric using superconductor
Inventor: BARTELL DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: B64G1/40
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: A portable generator produces gravitoelectric and/or gravitomagnetic fields 1. A high speed turbine 5 which may rotate between 500,000 and 1 million revolutions per minute is connected from said turbine via drive shafts 4 to a superconductor 2 possibly made from a ring of niobium contained within a freezing chamber 3 that may be cooled to a temperature of 4 degrees Kelvin or lower. Said chamber may also be subject to a vacuum, induced by a vacuum pump 8. A cooling system 7 may be provided. A second drive shaft 4 may be outputted from said turbine 5 and rotate a generator 6 which provides power to said vacuum pump and cooling system. An energy supply 9 may provide power for the device. A control system 10 may be employed to control the device. Cooling the niobium superconductor to, or below, the critical temperature and rotating it at speeds above 500,000 rpm is claimed to produce gravitomagnetic fields which may be employed in anti gravity or lifting devices. Rapidly accelerating said ring may cause the production of gravitoelectric fields. A plurality of generators may be linked together to increase the field strength.
Patent GB-2451068-A (GB)
Title: A plant container support that has copper on its exposed surface to repel slugs and snails
Inventor: SWASH CAMILLA
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 2007-07-14
Abstract: A non-laminar plant container support 2 that has copper 4 provided on at least a portion of its exposed surface. The copper repels slugs and snails thereby preventing them from climbing onto the container and attacking the plants held within the container. A coating of copper may be applied to at least a portion of the exposed surface of the support by spraying, electroplating, gilding or by adhering the copper to the exposed surface. The copper may be applied to the surface of the support as a patterned deposit i.e. a plurality of stripes, checks or spots.
Patent GB-2439472-A (GB)
Title: Method for solidifying and stabilizing a concentrated aqueous sodium hydroxide solution
Inventor: JACQUEMMOZ CHRISTIAN
IPC: C04B28/16
Filed: 2007-08-03
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for solidifying and stabilizing a concentrated aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, characterized in that it includes the following steps: a) mixing with said sodium hydroxide solution, a hydraulic binder containing blast-furnace slag, in the presence of at least one additional source of calcium ions and/or magnesium ions and/or silica to form a slurry; b) allowing the slurry to cake to obtain a solid product. The invention also concerns the solid product obtained by implementing the inventive method. The invention is applicable to the treatment of radioactive sodium hydroxide solutions or contaminated by other pollutants.
Patent GB-2451655-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible bicycle frame locking device
Inventor: CHEN WEI-LIANG
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: A collapsible bicycle frame locking device 200, features a locking member 220 with a latching hook 223. As a body member 210 of the locking device 200 is rotated towards frame portion 100, the latch engages stationary locking member 240 on frame portion 100. To disengage the locking device, locking member 220 is slid against the force provided by resilient member 230, which may be a spring 230, to unlatch the latch 223, and the body member 210 is rotated away from frame portion 100.