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Patent GB-2404826-A (GB)
Title: Packet router which re-routes packet to an alternative output port when the primary output port buffer is overloaded
Inventor: FOSTER GERARD
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: A method of re-routing data in a data network (500) comprises the steps of receiving one or more data packets and identifying (515) a congested route (235) from a plurality of selectable routes at a router (410) in the data network based substantially on queue length per route. The router selects (520), in response to the identification, an alternative, preferably less-congested, route (255) and re-routes (525) the one or more data packets to the alternative route. The router may additonally segment the re-routed data and direct the re-routed data to edge routers in preference to core routers. In this manner, in a multi-route data network, a data packet may be delivered to a destination node more efficiently than in known networks. Indeed, the data packet(s) will encounter fewer congested routes when the respective routers have been adapted in accordance with the aforementioned inventive concepts.
Patent GB-2404946-A (GB)
Title: Computer case side panel clip
Inventor: LAI VINCENT
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: A computer case has a clip fastening arrangement to quickly secure side panels 14 to a housing 11. The clip 2 is mounted to the panel by projections 21 which engage notches 142 and when the clip is rotated through 90 degrees enlarged ends of the projections engage beneath narrow notch portions 142. A projection 22 on a portion of the clip pivoted at 25 can engage aligned apertures 141,111 in panel and housing. Ribs 231 can engage notches 143 on the panel edge to maintain this engagement.
Patent GB-2396307-A (GB)
Title: Multiple playing position games machine
Inventor: CROMPTON GORDON JAMES
IPC: G07F17/38
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A games machine has a plurality of playing positions 4, and a payout hopper moveable between locations corresponding to respective playing positions. Some of the locations can be payout positions 24 in which tokens are dispensed into win chutes 12 and others of the locations are feature locations in which tokens are dispensed on to the play fields 10 in front of a player. Preferably, the games machine is a coin-pusher machine.
Patent GB-2409570-A (GB)
Title: A semiconductor optoelectronic component including a distributed Bragg reflector and electro-absorption modulator
Inventor: CLARK DAVID JAMES
IPC: H01S5/125
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: A semiconductor optoelectronic component I includes a monolithically integrated distributed Bragg reflector section 4, lying between a waveguide section 3 for example , a laser diode and an electro-absorption section 6. Each of the sections has a waveguide layer (9, 10, 11) which is butt-coupled and aligned so that optical radiation 50 may be conveyed between adjacent sections 9, 10; 10, 11. Preferably, a laser diode section 3 includes a quarternary multiple quantum well of InGaAsP as an active layer 9. Preferably, the waveguide layer 9 of the diode laser 3 is thicker than the waveguide layer 11 of the EAM section 6. The waveguide layer 10 of the DBR section may be thicker than the waveguide layers 9, 10 of either the laser diode section 3 or of the EAM section 6. There is also a method for fabricating a semiconductor optoelectronic component which includes a waveguide layer which is butt-coupled and aligned with adjacent waveguide layers.
Patent GB-2395212-A (GB)
Title: Curved flapper with angle variant seat for a subsurface safety valve
Inventor: HILL JNR THOMAS G
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: A subsurface safety valve (10, fig 1) includes a tubular member having a longitudinal bore extending therethrough, and a curved flapper (18, fig 1) removably connected to the tubular member. The curved flapper is configured to pivot against the tubular member between an open position and a closed position. The subsurface safety valve further includes a seat 50 positioned inside the tubular member, in which the seat defines a sealing surface 58 configured to receive a sealing surface 76 defined on a bottom periphery portion of the curved flapper to form a sealing interface having a slope that varies along the sealing interface. The slope may be configured so that pressure that pushes against the flapper seal is normal to the sealing surfaces.
Patent GB-2408066-A (GB)
Title: Latch comprising emergency release actuator
Inventor: SCHMIDT ROBERT KYLE
IPC: B64C25/30
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: A latch assembly in which a first latch member (10) comprises a hook or claw which is pivoted to engage or disengage a second, fixed, latch member (20), and the pivoted latch member (36) is controlled by a primary latch release actuator (36). Operation of the primary release actuator (36) pivots the moveable latch member away from the fixed latch member (20) so that the two can then move apart. However, if there is a failure of the primary release actuator (36) or some other part of the latch assembly, then release may not be possible. In these circumstances, an emergency release actuator (44) serves to withdraw the fixed latch member (20) laterally of the pivot plane of the moveable latch member (10) so as to disengage the two latch members and allow two components (16,22) to which the latch members are secured, to move apart.
Patent GB-2408566-A (GB)
Title: Cold cathode fluorescent lighting
Inventor: HINBEST MARK
IPC: F21S2/00
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: A luminaire 101 comprises at least one cold cathode fluorescent lamp 102 demountably attached to a substrate 103 so the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 102 can be replaceable, an electrical inverter 109, and a face plate (201, figure 2). In another embodiment, the luminaire 103 further comprises additional halogen spot lamps (701, 702, 703, figure 7) so that the user can use either or both the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 102 and the additional halogen spot lamps (701, 702, 703, figure 7). In another embodiment, the substrate 103 is a speaker (1002, figure 10), and in this embodiment there is a sound modulation unit (1012, figure 10) which adjust the luminosity of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 102 according to the background sound.
Patent GB-2398680-A (GB)
Title: Spring contact ring
Inventor: LAMMLE ANTON
IPC: H01R13/187
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: A spring contact element is made from a strip 10 (figures 1, 2) having two or more contacts 13 arranged one behind another and closing means 14, 15, 18, 19, for example latching elements: the strip is bent to form a closed ring or band with the closing means engaged together. The latches may be formed of complementary hooks 14, 15 and keepers 18, 19. The band may be engaged in a recess in a contact pin (figure 8) or in a socket contact (not shown). The band may alternatively be formed from a backing strip 31 (figure 6) on which contacts 34 are mounted on behind another: the backing strip is formed with a complementary latch 38 and keeper 36. The material of the backing strip is selected particularly for resilience and that of the contacts for electrical conductivity.
Patent GB-2396857-A (GB)
Title: Order-handling system using radio-frequency product tags
Inventor: KOH SOO KEONG
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-08-20
Abstract: An order-handling inventory management system for products (11, fig 8), <WC 1><WC 1> including: a database (70) for containing information about the products, including availability and location of the products, and physical aspects of the products including one ore more of length, width, thickness, volume or weight; a radio frequency subsystem <WC 1>(80) adapted to detect radio-frequency-detectable identificators (12) that are attachable to the products stored in one or more storage sites 11, <WC 1>the products forming at least part of an inventory, wherein the radio frequency subsystem includes a portable radio frequency reading device 50 that indicates the location of a product in the storage sit<WC 1>e 11 by detecting the identificator (12) thereof, the portable reading device accumulating information for a plurality of products; and an order-receiving-processing subsystem for receiving orders for products and ascertaining from the database the availability and the location of the products in the one or more storage sites, which uses the radio frequency subsystem to detect the actual products within the storage site or sites by detecting the identificators of the ordered products. Preferably a suitable package size is provided. Preferably the products are computer parts components or software etc.
Patent GB-2397018-A (GB)
Title: Combination therapy for treating disease
Inventor: SCHULTES BIRGIT C
IPC: C07K16/30
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating cancer comprising administering a xenotypic monoclonal antibody and a chemotherapeutic drug to a patient suffering from cancer. Also disclosed is a method for inducing a host immune response in a patient against a multi-epitopic in vivo tumor antigen in present in the host serum, which antigen does not elicit a host immune response, comprising administering to the patient a chemotherapeutic drug and a composition comprising a binding agent that specifically binds to a first epitope on the antigen and allowing the binding agent to form a binding agent/antigen pair, wherein a host immune response is elicited against a second epitope on the antigen.
Patent GB-2413822-A (GB)
Title: Lock mechanism locked by a pivoting deadbolt
Inventor: VINEY BERNARD
IPC: E05B55/12
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A lock mechanism is disclosed which comprises a bolt member 10 and a deadbolt 22 rotatable about a pivot 24 between a locked position in which movement of the bolt member 10 is inhibited and an unlocked position. An inner driving mechanism 28, such as a key cylinder, is at least partially located within an aperture through the deadbolt member 22. Various features disposed around the periphery of the rotating deadbolt 22 allow it to interact with interchangeable components of the surrounding lock mechanism. The mechanism may further comprise an outer driving mechanism 28, which may comprise an electrical solenoid. The lock mechanism may also comprise one or more microswitches 34 to sense a position of the deadbolt. The lock mechanism may also comprise a shoot bolt mechanism, which may comprise a drive pinion 12 and a slave pinion 14.
Patent GB-2416751-A (GB)
Title: Stacking apparatus
Inventor: KHODABANDEHLOO KOOROSH
IPC: B65G57/11
Filed: 2004-08-07
Abstract: The apparatus includes a support platform 4 having a support surface 5 and a cylinder 6 for moving the support platform generally perpendicular to the support surface. The products to be stacked are fed onto the support platform 4 in a direction generally parallel to the support surface 5, and control means is arranged to incrementally move the support platform down whenever a product is added to the stack. In a preferred form of the apparatus an optical or other non-contact sensor 8 is provided to detect movement of the products onto the stack, and the support platform is moved until the product is clear of the sensor. To ensure accurate location of the products, the support platform 4 is flanked by a pair of angularly-disposed locating walls 1 and 2. Products may be fed onto the stack directly from the end of the upper run of a belt conveyor (12, Figure 2).
Patent GB-2401584-A (GB)
Title: Armored foldaway inflatable floating device
Inventor: CHOI YOUN SANG
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: Disclosed is an AFIFD mounted on the front surface and both side surfaces of an amphibious vehicle to provide additional buoyancy. The AFIFD allows safe swimming of the amphibious vehicle, provides rapidity through automated folding and unfolding processes. The AFIFD has a membrane structure having a seal function and a plate structure having protection power, which are organically combined with each other, to provide both a seal function and protection power. The AFIFD is provided with air while being unfolded by the operation of driving means when the amphibious vehicle swims in water, so that the membrane structure and the plate structure are unfolded to form a completely sealed floating space. When the amphibious vehicle does not swim in water, the structures are folded and closed fixed to a vehicle body, so that the amphibious vehicle can run on ground without any difficulty.
Patent GB-2412490-A (GB)
Title: Flat panel fluorescent lamp
Inventor: LEE HYEONG RAG
IPC: H01J9/02
Filed: 2004-11-10
Abstract: A flat panel fluorescent lamp, suitable for backlighting an LCD display, comprises two plates 100,200 spaced apart by spacers 300 and hermetically sealed to provide a space containing a discharge gas 400 e.g. including a rare gas. The plate 100 includes a fluorescent layer 101 which has prominences and depressions, either by virtue of prominences and depressions in the plate or by being formed on one or more electrodes on the plate or by being formed on particles deposited on the plate, thereby increasing the output of light. The plate 200 carries one or more electrodes 201 and may also have an insulating layer 202, a reflective layer 203, a fluorescent layer 204 and a secondary-electron producing layer (205, figs 9-15).
Patent GB-2409948-A (GB)
Title: Managing a network with generic policy definitions
Inventor: RAMAMOORTHY SUNDARESAN
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 2005-01-04
Abstract: System and method for managing a computer network (50) using generic policy definitions. New policies can be defined, registered, and loaded dynamically without restarting the policy sub-system. An embodiment of the present invention uses generic policies written in Extensible Markup Language (XML) to standardize the policies and also to easily convert each standard policy definition to proprietary code specific to each device.
Patent GB-2423095-A (GB)
Title: Restraint system for metal wall studs
Inventor: JONES PETER
IPC: E04C3/04
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: A stud wall construction comprises vertical C shaped studs whose ends are positioned within C shaped horizontally aligned tracks, where the tracks have space sets of inwardly facing projections formed in the side walls of the C shaped section. In use the ends of the studs are located between the projections and held therein. Preferably the projections are punched from the C shaped section.
Patent GB-2424423-A (GB)
Title: Component made from martensitic and precipation hardened steels
Inventor: HOLDSWORTH STUART RICHARD
IPC: C22C38/48
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: An insert 3 made of an air hardenable martensitic steel is welded to a body 2 made of a precipitation hardenable steel using a filler metal which matches the steel of the body 2 to form a component. The body 2 is solution heat treated either before or after welding. The component is aged so that the body 2 and weld are precipitation hardened. After ageing at least a part of the insert 3 is transformed into martensite by rapid heating and air cooling followed by tempering. The component may be a forged steam turbine blade, with the martensitic insert 3 forming a part of the leading edge 4 of the blade.
Patent GB-2409767-A (GB)
Title: Copper alloy interconnection layer
Inventor: AOKI HIDEMITSU
IPC: H01L21/314
Filed: 2002-02-18
Abstract: In a damascene method, trenches in interlayer insulation 12 are filled with a barrier layer, a seed layer and a copper containing layer 17. The surface of the copper layer 17 is kept free of copper oxide by not exposing the device to an oxygen containing atmosphere. The oxide-free surface of the copper is subjected to a N2 or NH3 nitriding plasma treatment to form a copper nitride (CuN) layer 24. A silicon containing copper diffusion prevention layer 18 (e.g. SiN, SiON, SiC, SiCOH) is formed by plasma CVD. The copper nitride layer 24 suppresses diffusion of silicon into the copper layer 17 such that the thickness of the copper silicide layer is reduced. Interconnection resistance is thus reduced.
Patent GB-2426013-A (GB)
Title: Anti-slip flooring board
Inventor: LIN CHING-CHUAN
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2005-05-14
Abstract: Anti-slip flooring 100 comprises a flat plate 4 having a plurality of raised bodies 41 each having a further central protrusion 42, characterised by a smooth angle at the connection of the protrusion 42 with the raised body 41 and the body 41 with the flat plate 4, thus preventing the build-up of debris at these locations. The raised bodies and protrusions may be formed by casting; the plate, bodies and protrusions are preferably formed as one unit. The distance between the top of the protrusion and the bottom of the flat plate is preferably 4.5mm and that between the centre of each raised body is preferably 47mm. The diameter of each raised body is preferably 20mm.
Patent GB-2411531-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for ensuring reception of conditional access information in multi-tuner receivers
Inventor: KLAUSS PETER M
IPC: H04H60/04
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus for receiving conditional access information (CAI) on one or more of a plurality of tuners while the user is selecting different channels is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of receiving the CAI on a first tuner tuned to a first channel; identifying the first tuner as the tuner receiving the CAI; and commanding the second tuner to receive the CAI after receiving a command to retune the first tuner from the first channel to a second channel.
Patent GB-2431910-A (GB)
Title: Closure system
Inventor: BAKER MATTHEW GILES
IPC: B65D90/62
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A closure (5) for a bulk storage container of the type having a loading aperture (2) which, in use, is oriented in a substantially vertical plane, such as a roll-on, roll-off compactor waste skip, wherein the closure is rotatably secured to the bottom threshold (4A) of the loading aperture (2), preferably by a fitting (30) comprising an angled rod engaging in a corresponding hole in the bottom threshold. The angled rod (30) is secured in the hole during rotation of the closure (5) in a direction to close the loading aperture (2). A latch (40) comprising an angled rod (43) engaging in a corresponding hole (8) in the container is mounted on a pivoted member (42) on the upper portion of the closure (5). The angled rod (43) may be disengaged from its corresponding hole only by rotation of the pivoted member (42) in a substantially vertical plane before withdrawal of the rod from its hole.
Patent GB-2422414-A (GB)
Title: Pipe cladding unit for pipe joints
Inventor: STEPHENS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F16L57/06
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A cladding unit for use with a drainage pipe (11; figure 1) of the type composed of joined pipe sections intended to be buried underground, for example to carry runoff water or other liquids, and particularly the type having an outer cladding of permeable material, which may be a solid porous or alveolar body or a collection of particles held in place by an enclosing skin of flexible, preferably porous or mesh-like material. The cladding unit is shaped so as to surround a junction region 18 between two joined pipe sections and to fill in the space between the adjacent ends of the outer cladding of each pipe section. A first embodiment comprises a wrap-around element or cuff 20 which may be composed of crushable particles 21, such as expanded polystyrene, held in an outer envelope or skin 19 of flexible porous material of mesh or netting. A second embodiment comprises a pair of semi-circular foam plastics bodies (70, 71; figure 10) with interlocking formations (76, 77; figure 10) by which the two bodies can be snap-engaged together around the junction region between two pipe sections of a pipeline. The cladding unit is substantially permeable at least longitudially. A method of producing a cladding unit by introducing a foaming, aggregating or agglomerating material (53; figure 8) into a containment sleeve (44'; figure 8) surrounding a pipe (51; figure 8) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2435141-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive re-framing of images
Inventor: KNEE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: The invention relates to the adaptive re-framing of pictures in which a region of interest in a picture is determined and the selected region of interest is re-sized. The region of interest may be determined based on a motion analysis or segmentation of the picture, or by prediction from a determined region of interest in another picture of a sequence of pictures. The region of interest may also be defined based on camera metadata or a measure of confidence or probability that a picture element or region belongs to the region of interest. The shape and/or size of the region of interest may be dependent on the shape and/or size of a target identified within the image. The size of the region of interest may be selected such that the size of the target remains constant. The pictures may be images in a video sequence and the re-framed pictures may be compression coded and transmitted for display on a mobile phone or PDA.
Patent GB-2424158-A (GB)
Title: Distributed exterior gateway protocol
Inventor: YAVATKAR RAJENDRA S
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: A border gateway (10) has a control card (20) and at least one line card (30). The control card (20) has a control processor (22) to execute a control portion of an exterior gateway protocol and a routing table (24) of exterior gateway routes and devices. The line card (30) has a line processor (32) to execute an offload portion of an exterior gateway protocol and a communications port (34) to allow termination of at least one communication link. A backplane (36) allows the control card (20) and the line card (30) to communicate.
Patent GB-2440560-A (GB)
Title: A method of searching for patterns in a text using Boyer-Moore methodology
Inventor: DUXBURY NEIL
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: A method of searching for one or more patterns in a text using Boyer-Moore methodology, including the step of wherein once a match with an ngrarn (a portion of a target text string or pattern) is determined, applying a routine which jumps forward so as to compare more initial characters so as to provide faster rejection. The object of the invention is to provide a faster algorithm based on pattern skipping so as to allow a fast reject mechanism followed by exhaustive matching that collectively provides enhanced throughput over the current approaches.
Patent GB-2444537-A (GB)
Title: On-channel repeater
Inventor: MOSS PETER NEIL
IPC: H04B7/155
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A device for reducing tap noise in an on-channel repeater. In an on-channel repeater the signal being amplified will perturb the operation of the taps in the adaptive filter canceling the effect of any feedback path that is present. In the preferred embodiment, a tap noise estimation signal is produced and fed into the processing path to cancel the effect of the tap noise perturbation.
Patent GB-2445592-A (GB)
Title: Driven and parasitic patch antenna structure with an inclined beam
Inventor: NEWSOME KEITH DAVID
IPC: H01Q1/32
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: An antenna structure comprises a first patch antenna 9 with feed means 12 and a second patch antenna 14, which is parasitically driven from the first patch antenna 9. The patch antennas 9, 14 are arranged to generate a beam D which is inclined relative to the plane of the patch antennas. The patches 9, 12 may be on one surface of a substrate 10 with a ground plane 11 formed on the other surface. The offset nature of the beam D, which is inclined in the direction of the spaced patches 9, 14, facilitates more flexible mounting options for the antenna structure. A pair of such structures may be provided, to provide a beam D which is alternately inclined in two directions, or an additional driven patch coupled to the parasitic patch 14 may be provided for the same purpose. The antenna structure may be used in a vehicle intruder alarm system.