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Patent GB-2446836-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Parking Identification System
Inventor: SINGH NIRMAL
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A system for monitoring whether a vehicle is authorised to use a parking space comprises a parking permit (15) including an electronic information storage device. A reader (16) interrogates the storage device in the permit (15) to check its identity. The reader (16) communicates with a central data processing facility (17) where the validity of the permit can be obtained (e.g. has it been stolen, does it authorise parking). The reader (16) may control a barrier or may display the information to a monitoring person. The parking permit (15) may include an editable display screen (14), such as a bistable display device so that the validity of the permit (15) can be shown and changed (e.g. "stolen" or "invalid" or "valid") on the permit (15) itself in response to information received from the central data processing facility (17). Parking charges incurred can also be displayed on the editable display screen (14).
Patent GB-2436725-A (GB)
Title: Protecting programme control content embedded in wi-fi SSID field by encoding it with access point MAC address
Inventor: KAKU RYOICHI
IPC: A63F13/327
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: The embodiment concerns a game for a wireless enable handheld console in which visiting wi-fi hotspots allows virtual insects to be collected. Control information about the insects is embedded into the SSID (network ID) field of the access point's (AP) beacon signal. When the control information is sent in the clear it can be recorded and then spoofed at further APs. The invention adds authentication and valid time data to the control information (1) and then encodes the bundle using the MAC address of the AP (2) to create the SSID. Both the MAC address and the SSID are broadcast in the beacon and then used by the handheld console to decode the bundle. After checking the authentication and time data the control information is used by the game application.
Patent GB-2433489-A (GB)
Title: Rail arrangement
Inventor: HAMGAARD SIGURD
IPC: B61B13/04
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A rail arrangement (1) is described, which is fixed to a building structure and is adapted to be able to support, displaceably along a rail (2) belonging to the rail arrangement (1), a load connected to a beam (3), which is designed to be capable of being displaced sideways, which beam (3) in its end area facing the rail arrangement (1) is provided with a trolley unit (5) equipped with rollers (6, 7) having contact or rolling faces (9a, 9b) which cooperatively encircle internal, adapted, corresponding contact or rolling faces (8a, 8b) on the rail (2) encircling the trolley unit (5), wherein the rail (2) is provided as a profiled rail with a web portion which at opposite end portions is shaped with outwardly projecting legs provided with the respective rolling or contact faces (8a, 8b) and that the trolley unit (5) may be provided for motorised operation in that at least one drive wheel (6) can be driven by a drive means (4), on which drive wheel (6) the rolling or contact face or faces (9a, 9b) are provided in such manner that there is obtained good gripping power with the rolling or contact face or faces (8a, 8b) on the rail (2), which are so oriented that a moment of force from the load will be transferred via the beam (3) and the wheels (6, 7) towards the contact faces on the rail (2).
Patent GB-2449481-A (GB)
Title: Electrically insulating rail joints
Inventor: LAWSON ALAN
IPC: E01B11/54
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: A process for electrically insulating joints between two adjacent metal rail sections comprises the application of a curable insulating material 24, e.g. adhesive resin or polyurethane based, into a gap between adjacent rail sections at the joint. Initially, the joint may be bridged by deformed rail end material and/or debris. An angle grinder is used to remove the rail material and ensure a minimum gap extent. A compressed source is provided to supply air or cleaning fluid to remove any debris. The curable material 24 is applied by a dispensing gun 25 and excess material subsequently smoothed off or a mould fitting across and around the gap is used.
Patent GB-2450119-A (GB)
Title: Pipe repair / reinforcing cover with inflatable liner
Inventor: DAVIDSON PAUL
IPC: F16L55/16
Filed: 2007-06-12
Abstract: A reinforcing cover 6 for a pipe A or pipe joint comprises two semi cylindrical housing parts 8, 20 which can surround the conduit A so as to form a gap between the housing the external face of the conduit. The cover 6 also includes an expandable (inflatable) cushion 12 between the pipe and the housing parts 8, 20 which is wrapped around the pipe and expanded to fill and seal the gap. The cushion 12 is held in place by adhesive strips 18, or alternatively hook and loop (Velcro RTM) fasteners.
Patent GB-2439639-A (GB)
Title: Resist for soft mold and method for fabricating liquid crystal display using the same
Inventor: NAM YEON HEUI
IPC: G02F1/1339
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: A soft mold resist for soft-lithography and a method for fabricating a liquid crystal display (LCD) device using the same where the soft mold includes a hydrophilic liquid prepolymer, a photoinitiator and a surface active agent, are provided. A soft mold (207a) is formed by applying the soft mold resist (205a) to a back plate (201) or a master plate and transferring a predefined pattern (B) from the master plate to the soft mold resist. A display is formed by applying the soft mold to an etch resist layer overlying a thin film and transferring the predefined pattern to the etch resist, then etching the thin film using the etch resist as a mask. Additional processing steps are carried out to form the LCD device.
Patent GB-2451296-A (GB)
Title: Chain embedded in plastic
Inventor: GREEN GLYN
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: A security chain to lock a two wheel vehicle. The chain is embedded in dense but flexible plastic material. The arrangement causes the chain to have sufficient rigidity to be fed through apertures in the vehicle wheel and frame while retaining some flexibility.
Patent GB-2451675-A (GB)
Title: A golfing distance measuring device
Inventor: LYONS KEITH
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: A distance-measuring device enables a golf player to determine the length of a shot. The distance information preferably comes from a sensor 23 mounted on the player's golf trolley 25 or golf cart which sends a signal every wheel 24 rotation to a microprocessor unit 1 as the trolley 25 or cart moves from the initial shot position to the ball position. The microprocessor unit 1 transforms the signals into a distance, visually shown on a dedicated liquid crystal display screen, which may also displays the club used. The microprocessor unit 1 can preferably give information on distances of all shots and their clubs, average distance of all clubs used, plus all holes lengths, and course length and various other statistics. Player input via buttons or a touch screen may be used to control the microprocessor unit 1. All the data may be stored on a removable memory card. The device may also detect ball or club speed which can be output and stored for future reference. The sensor 23 may communicate wirelessly with the microprocessor unit 1.
Patent GB-2445637-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container
Inventor: REES GARY
IPC: B65D6/18
Filed: 2007-10-22
Abstract: A collapsible container having a rectangular base 2, upstanding side walls 3, 4 and upstanding end walls 5, 6, the side walls being connected to the end walls via hinges 12, the base comprising a flexible web 2 connected to the lower end of at least two of the opposing walls and a flap 14 connected via a hinge to the lower end of one of the side walls such that the flap overlies and is supported by the flexible web when the container is in an erected state, and is upstanding when the container is in collapsed state; Preferably the side and end walls and the flap have a sandwich construction comprising a semi-rigid panel between flexible webs.
Patent GB-2444167-A (GB)
Title: Method for stratigraphic interpretation of seismic images
Inventor: GAUTHIER JEROME
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2007-11-22
Abstract: Method for stratigraphic interpretation of a seismic image for determining a sedimentary history of an underground zone involves extracting the seismic reflectors of the image. At least one attribute characteristic of the structure of the image in the neighbourhood of each reflector is calculated by means of an image analysis technique. This analysis is based on at least one analysis window FA whose shape is controlled by the reflector R it is associated with. Pertinent reflectors in the sense of the stratigraphic interpretation are selected from among this set of reflectors on the basis of this attribute. Finally, the sedimentary history of the underground zone is reconstructed from a stratigraphic interpretation of the reflectors thus selected.
Patent GB-2457534-A (GB)
Title: Electric-motor driven fan speed control
Inventor: LOCKWOOD GEOFFREY MARK
IPC: F04D27/02
Filed: 2008-01-16
Abstract: The air volume flow rate produced by an electric-motor driven fan is assessed and the rotational speed of the fan is controlled to give a substantially constant pre-set air volume flow rate. The rotational speed of the fan is monitored and in the event that the rotational speed rises to a predetermined value in order to achieve the pre-set volume flow rate, the rotational speed is thereafter controlled so as not to exceed that predetermined value notwithstanding further changes in the volume flow rate. The fan may comprise a forward-curved centrifugal blower and an electronically-commutated (EC) motor with integrated electronic circuitry. The control system may include a microprocessor having an input for connection to a building management system (BMS). In a ventilation system for a residential building, the invention keeps the noise of the fan to an acceptable level if the system resistance increases more than expected.
Patent GB-2446937-A (GB)
Title: Electrical earthing nut having an anti-loosening means
Inventor: PEARCE RICHARD HENRY
IPC: F16B39/282
Filed: 2008-02-18
Abstract: An earthing nut 1 has a nut body 2 having an internal thread 4 to receive a threaded shaft and an external perimeter shaped to receive a tensioning device such as a spanner. Nut body 2 has opposing generally planar races 5,6. The nut body 2 has at least on threaded aperture 7A, preferably extending radially from the perimeter, which receives a bolt securing an earth connector to the nut body. At least one raised rib 9A is provided to engage an abutting surface and preferably provide a scraping action and resist loosening of the nut; a plurality of such teeth 9A, 9B, 9C are preferably provided. Additional radial threaded apertures 7B, 7C may be provided to accept grub screws 8C, 8D to lock the nut to the shaft on which it is threaded and prevent rotation. Radially extending threaded apertures may be placed around the circumference of the nut to ensure an aperture is always facing an operator. Earthing nut 1 may be used with a cable gland.
Patent GB-2457508-A (GB)
Title: Moving the effective position of a 'sweet spot' to the estimated position of a user
Inventor: ANDALL HOGARTH
IPC: H04R5/00
Filed: 2008-02-18
Abstract: A method of audio adaptation comprises the steps of estimating a position where acoustic signals from a plurality of loudspeakers are coincident (a 'sweet spot'), estimating the position of a user, estimating the position of the user relative to the estimated position of coincident signals, and adjusting the output timing of sound data signals for reproduction by respective loudspeakers in accordance with the difference in the above estimated positions so as to move the effective position of the sweet spot to the estimated position of the user. The invention aims to adapt the 'sweet spot' so as to move the effective position of the sweet spot to the estimated position of the user. A non-acoustic sensor such as a camera is used.
Patent GB-2443368-A (GB)
Title: Tri-line power cable for electrical submersible pump
Inventor: TETZLAFF STEVEN K
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: A power line for an electrical submersible pump has three metallic impermeable tube (35). A single electrical conductor (28) is located within each of the tubes. Each conductor has at least one elastomeric insulation layer (30) surrounding it. An annular portion of the insulation layer of each of the electrical conductors is in tight contact with the tube to form a seal . The annular portions may be annular crimps (37) formed in the tube at intervals. The annular portion could also be a continuous seal caused by swelling of the insulation layer due to contact with a hydrocarbon.
Patent GB-2457901-A (GB)
Title: Method of inserting printing plate into lock-up slots in plate cylinder
Inventor: HOLLINGS TONY
IPC: B41F27/12
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: A method of inserting a partially inserted leading and/or trailing edge of a printing plate 8 into respective lock-up slots 9 in a plate cylinder 2 of a printing press 1 to allow register slots in said edges to engage with lateral pins or a register mechanism in said lock-up slots comprises the step of positioning a pushing element 13 relative to the curved surface of the plate cylinder, on which a printing plate is disposed with its leading and/or trailing edges partially inserted into their respective lock-up slots, such that said pushing element will engage and push a raised portion of said printing plate, adjacent to said partially inserted leading and/or trailing edge, down onto the surface of the plate cylinder and the leading and/or trailing edge further into their respective lock-up slots, as said plate cylinder rotates.
Patent GB-2457923-A (GB)
Title: A condensate recovery system
Inventor: CARMICHAEL RICHARD QUENTIN
IPC: F16T1/00
Filed: 2008-02-28
Abstract: A condensate recovery system (1) comprises a plurality of drain lines for draining condensate from an associated steam plant. Each drain line (5a, 5b,5c) incorporates a steam trap (6a, 6b, 6c) and feeds into a common condensate return line (7) running between the drain lines (5a, 5b,5c) and a condensate receiver tank (8). The system further comprises an acoustic sensor(10) positioned along the common condensate return line (7), upstream of the receiver tank (8), for providing an acoustic output indicative of the collective steam loss through steam traps (6a, 6b, 6c) upstream of the sensor (10).
Patent GB-2459271-A (GB)
Title: Bit reduction in a transmitter, before and after filtering
Inventor: GLYNN STUART FRANCIS
IPC: H03M7/00
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: A digital baseband signal for radio frequency transmission is processed prior to performing digital-to-analog conversion. The digital baseband signal is filtered 21, e.g. in a FIR. The number of bits of the digital baseband signal is reduced to minimise the size of the digital-to-analog converter. The bit reduction is performed in at least two stages: a first bit reduction operation 23 is performed before filtering and a second bit reduction operation 25 is performed after filtering. By performing some of the bit reduction before filtering, the size of the filter circuit is reduced. The first bit reduction operation preferably involves truncating to eliminate the two least significant bits (LSB) and the second bit reduction operation preferably involves both truncating to remove the two LSBs, and limiting 26 to discard the most significant bit. Thus, a 16-bit baseband signal can be reduced to an 11-bit signal. The invention finds application in a mobile phone handset compliant with the 3GPP standard.
Patent GB-2459743-A (GB)
Title: Guidance system for model racing cars
Inventor: RAYNOR MARTIN WESLEY
IPC: A63H18/10
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: A guidance system for racing model cars around a track comprises cars which are guided primarily by a magnet fitted in the car which follows iron guide wires embedded in the track surface. The cars can change lanes in order to overtake each other by overriding the magnet guidance by means of a radio controlled steering actuator in the car. This is achieved by having a short gap in the guide wire (see figure 2). At this point, the front wheels of the car are turned to the left or right as desired and the car leaves its existing course and the magnet relocates onto another guide wire leading to another lane. The cars are powered by low voltage electric motors and the speed of the cars is controlled by radio control. Also disclosed are a radio controller and a slotless track for use with the guidance system.
Patent GB-2462123-A (GB)
Title: Agitator drive arrangement for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: BASSETT ALEXANDER ANTHONY DENN
IPC: A47L5/30
Filed: 2008-07-25
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner comprises a floor-engaging head portion 11 having a dirty air inlet 12, an upright body portion 10 pivotably mounted to the floor-engaging head portion 11 for movement between parked and in-use positions, an agitator 13 rotatably mounted across the dirty air inlet 12, a motor for driving the agitator via motor shaft 14, a pulley assembly 15 pivotably mounted for rotation between first and second positions about an axis which extends parallel to the axes of rotation of the agitator 13 and motor shaft 14, the assembly 15 including an idler pulley 16 connected to the motor shaft 14 by a first drive belt 18 and to the agitator 13 by a second drive belt 19, the idler pulley 16 being mounted for rotation about an axis which is offset from the axis of rotation of the assembly 15, and an externally-operable foot pedal 30. In use, the pulley assembly 15 is pivoted into the second position by a rotary member 22 to disconnect the drive between the motor shaft 14 and the agitator 13 when the upright body portion 10 is in its parked position or when the externally-operable foot pedal 30 is operated.
Patent GB-2451969-A (GB)
Title: Analog/digital converter assembly and corresponding method
Inventor: SCHATZBERGER GREGOR
IPC: H03M1/12
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: The invention relates to an analog/digital converter assembly and corresponding method. The aim of the invention is to convert a differential input voltage into a digital output signal by means of a capacitive voltage divider which is controlled in a differential manner and which comprises two programmable capacity fields (3, 4) and using a comparator (6).
Patent GB-2454306-A (GB)
Title: Filter cleaning system
Inventor: VU HUONG VAN
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 2008-10-13
Abstract: An inlet air filtration system includes a module 4 configured to receive a gas stream and a plurality of filters 8 supported by the module 4 and configured to direct the gas stream. Each of the plurality of filters 8 is configured to capture particulate matter contained in the gas stream. The system further includes a cleaning assembly movable amongst the filters. The cleaning assembly includes a blow pipe 16 configured to receive a flow of gas, a blow nozzle 14, and a valve 10 connected to the blow nozzle 14 to blow the flow of gas across the filters 8 to release the captured particulate matter. A method of cleaning an inlet air filtration system includes moving a cleaning assembly amongst the filters 8 to clean the filters.
Patent GB-2466443-A (GB)
Title: Retaining device for removal after installing steering shaft
Inventor: COLLIGAN IAN
IPC: B62D1/16
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: A removable retaining device 22 is provided for retaining a steering mechanism shaft 18 within a vehicle during assembly. The device 22 is C-shaped. It is fitted and removed radially. Flat surfaces 27 of the shaft 18 are provided to facilitate insertion and removal. A tapered lead in slot (232 see fig 7) may also be provided. Curved leads (36 see fig 6) may be provided so that the hole in the device 22 is non-circular. Locking may be achieved by rotating the device 22 through an angle relative to the shaft 18. A method is provided wherein the shaft 18 is installed though a bulkhead (10 see fig 1), the device 22 is temporarily fitted, an end of the shaft 18 is fitted to a lower part of the steering mechanism and the device 22 is then removed. In assembly line work, the device 22 prevents the intermediate steering shaft 18 from falling through a hole in the bulkhead (10) during steering system installation.
Patent GB-2461136-A (GB)
Title: Process to increase the oleophobicity of fluoropolymers
Inventor: THOTTUPURATHU GOPAKUMAR
IPC: B01D67/00
Filed: 2009-01-23
Abstract: Method of making an oleophobic layer 20 on a fluoropolymer 10 comprising the steps of forming an aqueous oleophobic treatment composition by mixing solvent, water and a fluoroalkyl acrylate copolymer, casting the aqueous oleophobic treatment composition onto the fluoropolymer 10, and drying and curing the treatment composition. The fluoropolymer 10 may be a porous membrane comprising expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). The solvent may be an alcohol based solvent. Also specified are coated articles comprising a fluoropolymer, and an oleophobic layer comprising a fluoroalkyl acrylate copolymer in direct contact with the substrate.
Patent GB-2469700-A (GB)
Title: A connector for connecting a fuel can to a device such as a barbecue
Inventor: LIN ARLO
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 2009-11-25
Abstract: A fuel can adapter 1 is adapted to connect a fuel can 3 to a fuel device (2, figure 1), such as a barbecue or grill. Once the fuel can adapter 1 is connected it is operable in one position to cause fuel in the fuel can (3) to be discharged, and in another position to prevent fuel from flowing to the device. A first channel 11 is arranged in the adapter through which fuel may flow when a switch mechanism 20 is in a first position. The switch mechanism 20 is arranged in a second channel 15 defined in the adapter 1. This adapter 1 allows a fuel canister to be attached to a device more safely and without leaking of fuel, since the flow of fuel can be stopped by the switch device 20.
Patent GB-2462763-A (GB)
Title: Re-circulating vacuum apparatus for cleaning fabric and other non-tensioned surfaces
Inventor: GEBHARD ALBERT W
IPC: A47L5/14
Filed: 2008-05-05
Abstract: An air re-circulating vacuum for cleaning loose fabric and other non-tensioned surfaces is disclosed. The vacuum has an air intake and an air exhaust located together inside an air space to create a turbulent flow to pull air and debris through an air flow space as the air flow space is pulled over the surface to be cleaned. The vacuum can be battery powered, or powered by plugging into a standard household current.
Patent GB-2465292-A (GB)
Title: Odourless toilet
Inventor: WHITE NICHOLAS JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: E03D1/22
Filed: 2008-05-27
Abstract: During use of a traditional toilet off odours and air borne bacteria may enter the immediate atmosphere. A toilet (10) is provided comprising a flush tank (11) including a wet chamber (13), which comprises a flush assembly (15) and a flush outlet (17). The toilet (10) further comprises a ventilator inlet (21) and a ventilator (23). The toilet (10) also optionally comprises a toilet bowl (25), which comprises a basin (27) and a basin access (29). In one aspect, the toilet (10) comprises a diverter (35) positioned between the flush tank (11) and the toilet bowl (25) registering with the basin access (29). The diverter (35) comprises a flush passage (37), which couples the flush outlet (17) to a wet inlet (31) of the basin access (29). The diverter (35) also comprises an exhaust passage (39), which couples the ventilator inlet (21) to a dry outlet (33) of the basin access (29). In another aspect, the flush assembly (15) comprises a flush ventilation assembly (28), which comprises an overflow tube (18) and an overflow flush valve (20). The flush ventilation assembly (28) permits basin air to be drawn to the ventilator (23) through the overflow tube (18).