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Patent GB-2424545-A (GB)
Title: Packet radio communications system where at least one ran is arranged to operate with a different communication standard than the other rans
Inventor: CHEN XIAOBAO
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A packet radio communications system communicates internet packets to and/or from mobile user equipment. The system comprises a core network comprising a plurality of packet data networks, each including network communications elements operable to communicate internet packets using an internet protocol transport plane, and a common gateway support node. The gateway support node is operable to route the internet packets via communications bearers established through the packet data networks using the network communications elements. The system includes a plurality of radio access networks connected by the internet protocol transport plane to the core network components of the packet data networks for communicating the internet protocol packets to and/or from the mobile user equipment. Each of the radio access networks is operable to provide radio access bearers for communicating the internet packets to and/or from the mobile user equipment. The system includes a packet service control subsystem function comprising an access network part and a non access network part. The access network part is arranged to control the communication of the internet packets via the radio access bearers and the non-access network part is arranged to control the communication of the internet packets via the communications bearers using the network communications elements of the packet data networks. At least one of the radio access networks is arranged to operate in accordance with a different telecommunications standard than the other radio access networks, and at least one of the plurality of packet data networks is arranged to operate in accordance with a different telecommunications standard than the other packet data networks.
Patent GB-2413712-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic light bulb fitting
Inventor: WELLSTEAD MARK
IPC: H01R33/94
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: A light bulb fining 1 comprises a base 2 connected to an electricity supply, and an intermediary connector 3 provided with light bulb attachment means 4, such as a bayonet or screw fitting, wherein the connector connects to the base by means of a magnet 6, such that a light bulb attached to the connector is connected to the electricity supply.
Patent GB-2427015-A (GB)
Title: Ball valve
Inventor: PARSLOE CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: F16K5/10
Filed: 2005-06-11
Abstract: A valve comprises a valve body 10 having a valve chamber, inlet 11 and outlet 12 ports communicating with the valve chamber, a rotatable valve element 18 located within the valve chamber and movable between a valve open position and a valve closed position. The valve element 18 has a passage 19 therethrough defining an inlet 20 and outlet 21 in the valve element that are in alignment with the inlet and outlet ports when the valve is in the open position. An inspection port 13 communicates with the valve chamber and has an opening that is in alignment with the passage 19 through the valve element when the valve is in the closed position. The passage 19 through the valve element is provided with a removable flow restrictor 22.
Patent GB-2427814-A (GB)
Title: Method of increasing the solubility of soluble fibre by mixing with an effervescent powder
Inventor: CHALMERS DAVID
IPC: A23L2/39
Filed: 2005-07-02
Abstract: A method of increasing the solubility of soluble fibre comprises blending an effervescent powder with dry sodium alginate. Also disclosed is a blend of sodium alginate and effervescent powder which can be dissolved in water to produce a drink which supplies up to 3.5g of sodium alginate per 470ml of beverage. The effervescent powder may comprise sodium bicarbonate, vitamin C and citric acid.
Patent GB-2429126-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic umbilical for underwater well with electrically powered optical repeater
Inventor: BAGGS CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: A communications apparatus for underwater use comprises an umbilical which contains: a length of optical fibre for carrying communications signals, an optical amplifier provided along said length for boosting the intensity of said signals, and an electrical power line for supplying power to the amplifier. Additionally, a connection device for splicing two cables, each cable carrying a length of optical fibre for carrying communications signals, comprises: a housing having two ports for accepting respective cables, and an optical amplifier for boosting the intensity of said signals, the amplifier being supplied with power by an electrical power line carried by at least one of the cables. The amplifier may be EDFA.
Patent GB-2426988-A (GB)
Title: Tubular drill shoe
Inventor: ELLISON GEOFFREY KEVIN
IPC: E21B10/62
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: A tubular drill shoe 2 for a core tube or drill barrel having said shoe 2 attachable or attached at its normally lower end with said tubular shoe 2 being of circular cross-section and having a normally lower annular end face 3 on which a plurality of cutting teeth 4,5 are located extending downwardly therefrom; ```said annular face 3 having a radial width greater, W1 than the width W2 of each cutting tooth 4,5, wherein some of the teeth, the outer teeth 5, are located closer to the radially outer side of the annular face 3 than other of the teeth, the inner teeth 4, and wherein the inner teeth 4 extend inwardly of the radially inner side of the shoe 2 and the outer teeth 5 extend outwardly of the radially outer side of the end face of the shoe 2. Also disclosed is a core tube or drill barrel for use in core or barrel drilling, or a drill barrel and shoe combination, wherein an internal shoulder or collar or other inwardly extending projection is provided in a lower region of the barrel or at the inner face of the barrel and shoe combination such as to act to retain cut/drilled material within the barrel.
Patent GB-2431574-A (GB)
Title: A hairband with absorbent pads
Inventor: HUNT KIM
IPC: A45D8/36
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: A hair band comprising a flexible plastic strip moulded into a horseshoe shape which fits onto a child's head. On the inner surface of the band are fitted a number of pockets evenly spaced. These pockets house absorbent felt pads.
Patent GB-2423208-A (GB)
Title: Time difference supply system for unsynchronised transmitters
Inventor: KIMURA AKIRA
IPC: G04R20/02
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A time difference supply system includes a terminal unit 40 receiving GPS signals S1, S2, S3, S4 and a plurality of unsynchronised communication base stations 30A, ..., 30C which each include a clock. Base stations 30A, ..., 30C transmit a radio signal containing the transmission time to the terminal 40. The terminal includes a memory storing the distances between the terminal unit and the communication base stations. It is synchronised with the GPS signals. It determines the time of reception of the radio signal and compares this to an estimated reception time, which is the transmission time contained in the radio signal modified by the distances between the terminal and the base stations, to produce transmission time difference information. The transmission time difference information is stored and can be transmitted to a system which determines its position using TDOA of the signals from the base stations.
Patent GB-2423984-A (GB)
Title: Snap-fit closure and container
Inventor: DEAN ROGER
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: A closure and container arrangement, the container comprises projections or flanges cast onto the outside of the container and the closure comprises straps that snap-fit with the projections or flanges. The straps maybe removed by lifting them upwards and away from the flanges. The flanges may be cast onto the outside of the container, the different number of flanges may be used depending on the different pressures required to be contained within the container.
Patent GB-2425739-A (GB)
Title: Condensate treatment
Inventor: ARMFIELD DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: C02F1/66
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: Condensing boilers generate an undesirable by-product in the form of an acidic condensate that has to be piped away to a drain or soak-away but should not pass into the sewers untreated, as this could cause difficulties if a large number of condensing boilers were put into commission. A method of neutralizing a condensate from a condensing boiler comprises passing said condensate through a neutralizing unit comprising a housing 20 which contains a solid neutralizing agent, characterized in that the neutralizing unit is adapted to be in the form of a readily replaceable unit. The neutralizing unit is easy to fit and replace and can be fitted 'in-line' for easy servicing if required. The neutralising agent is calcium carbonate chippings held in place by a mesh arranged inlet and outlet. The unit is attached by screw threads 21,22 and a collar 27,31 so that it may be easily replaced.
Patent GB-2434565-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle drive transmission
Inventor: BURR ALAN
IPC: B62M11/00
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: A bicycle has a two-stage drive transmission mounted on a swinging arm 16, e.g. of box section, which pivots about a pedal crank shaft 20 and carries a rear wheel 32 driven by the transmission. The transmission, enclosed by the swinging arm 16, comprises a first chain 24 driven from the shaft 20 via a first set of different diameter chainwheels and a second chain 28 driven from a set of different diameter chainwheels which are driven by the first chain 24.
Patent GB-2438187-A (GB)
Title: Blister card loading system
Inventor: POGET PIERRE-YVES
IPC: B65G19/02
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: A loading system for loading packaging cards with blister cards, comprises a magazine 15 of blister cards 22 that is arranged to controllably release blister cards onto a stationary runner 32 disposed around a portion of a feeder wheel 24, which feeder wheel has means 30 to convey the blister card in sliding contact with said runner to a transfer position from which the blister card may be loaded onto a packaging card 14. The magazine 15 may have an exit gate comprising a pair of pivoted hooks 40, or Archimedean screws or star wheels. The conveying means 30 may comprise spaced lugs projecting from the wheel 24. Blister cards may be transferred from the runner 32 onto packaging cards by a rotary suction arm 26, and a good seal of adhesive between cards 14,22 ensured by compression between rollers 18,20.
Patent GB-2438854-A (GB)
Title: Wall ties
Inventor: MULLINEAUX STEVEN
IPC: E04B2/32
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: An elongate tie 10 has a leading end 16 and a grooved portion 20 disposed part-way along the length of the tie and extending over part of the length of the tie generally equal to the thickness of the structural member. The grooved portion has one or more grooves 18 so that the grooved portion has a smaller maximum cross-sectional diameter than that of a leading portion 22 of the tie adjacent the grooved portion and nearer the leading end and has a smaller maximum cross-sectional diameter than that of a trailing portion 24 of the tie adjacent the grooved portion and further from the leading end. The tie is inserted, leading end first, into a hole through the thickness of the structural member so that the grooved portion becomes generally aligned with the thickness of the structural member and so that after such insertion the hole has a non-circular cross-section and the leading and trailing portions having maximum cross-sectional diameters that are greater than the minimum cross-sectional diameter of the hole. The tie is then turned about its axis so that, as viewed in the longitudinal direction of the tie, the leading and trailing portions partly overlap the structural member around the hole and so that the structural member enters the groove or grooves.
Patent GB-2429191-A (GB)
Title: Lightning protected golf cart
Inventor: REEVES MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A golf cart altered such that the occupants are protected against the effect of lightning strikes by an electrically conductive grid (23 & 23a) on the roof, preferably star shaped, connected electrically to electrically conductive down-conductors, preferably at least 6 in number, four of which may be the roof supports (16 & 24) and the other two (18) moveable to allow ease of access to the golf cart and each to be connected to a plurality of flexible electrically conductive members (26) to, preferably via a metal chassis, touch the ground. The movable electrically conductive members are connected to at least one of said roof or said base construction by a bearing. The whole defines a protective surrounding electrically conductive cage enclosing the golf cart and its occupants with improved rigidity, safety and practicality. The movable electrically conductive members may slide or pivot in a variety of ways (see also figures 2 to 5). Portions of the electrically conductive members may be covered with an electrically insulating material (41 figure 6), so as to further protect the adjacent occupants of the cart.
Patent GB-2434419-A (GB)
Title: Braking device having braking rods actuated by co-operating spiral grooves
Inventor: LTD WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS CO
IPC: B62B9/08
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: A braking device for a child seat is provided. The braking device comprises a pair of first and second braking rods (20a, 20b), a pair of first and second braking pins (30a, 30b) and a braking pedal mechanism (40), the braking device being provided in a connecting tube (11) between two rear wheels (10a, 10b). The braking pins (30a, 30b) are mounted in spiral grooves (421, 422, 431, 432). When the brake pedal mechanism (40) rotates with respect to the connecting tube (11) in a direction, the braking rods (20a, 20b) move outward such that the outer ends (22a, 22b) of the braking rods (20a, 20b) are engaged with the rear wheels (10a, 10b) respectively, thereby completing the locking of the rear wheels (10a, 10b), and when the brake pedal mechanism (40) rotates with respect to the connecting tube (11) in another direction, the braking rods (20a, 20b) move inward such that the outer ends (22a, 22b) of the braking rods (20a, 20b) are disengaged from the rear wheels (10a, 10b) respectively, thereby completing the releasing of the rear wheels (10a, 10b).
Patent GB-2430540-A (GB)
Title: Housings and devices for disk drives
Inventor: ATKINS ANDREW WILLIAM
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A disk drive test apparatus (1) has a plurality of bays (4) each for receiving a respective disk drive to be tested. A plurality of card slots (6) are provided each for receiving a test card (7, 8) via which a disk drive can be tested. Each of the test cards is either an environment test card (7) or an interface test card (8). The card slots (6) and the test cards (7, 8) are arranged such that each card slot (6) can selectively receive an environment test card (7) or an interface test card (8). Other arrangements for disk drive test apparatus or disk drive mounting apparatus are disclosed.
Patent GB-2446801-A (GB)
Title: High temperature viscoelastic wellbore treatment including alkylolamines
Inventor: HARTSHORNE ROBERT SETH
IPC: C09K8/03
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A water-based wellbore treatment fluid contains: one or more viscoelastic-gelling carboxylic acids and/or alkali metal salts thereof; and one or more solubilising alkylolamines. The carboxylic acids and/or alkali metal salts and the alkylolamines are present in the fluid in respective amounts such that, at 25{C, the alkylolamines solubilise a sufficient portion of the carboxylic acids and/or alkali metal salts to render the fluid viscoelastic. A remaining portion of the carboxylic acids and/or alkali metal salts forms a suspension of solid particulates in the fluid. The composition is such that it is said to reach maximum viscosity at temperatures higher than is conventional.
Patent GB-2437167-A (GB)
Title: Door handle assembly
Inventor: JOYCE MICHAEL
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: There is described a door handle assembly comprising a handle member 39 rotatable on a backplate 37 and the backplate being formed with an aperture 45 which, when the assembly is secured to the door, abuts the surface of the door and allows access of a key to a lock. The position of the aperture avoids the need for a lock to project above the door surface and so helps to protect the lock against attack should the backplate be forcibly removed. There is also described a door provided with a door handle assembly.
Patent GB-2433896-A (GB)
Title: Game system
Inventor: NARITA YOSHIHIKO
IPC: A63F13/45
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: In a game allowing a plurality of players to participate, there is provided a game system, in which the players are combined on the basis of subjective data on the players. A game machine (G1) comprises game control means (G70) for controlling the game which is played with a game machine (G4) operated by a player (P4) determined by a server (S) to be combined with a player (P1) operating that game machine (G1), evaluation acquiring means (G70) for acquiring evaluation data of evaluations made on the player (P4) by the player (P1), and historical evaluation updating means (G70) for updating historical evaluation information (42) contained in player information (40) of the player (P1), with the information based on the evaluation data of the player (P1) when acquired. The server (S) includes combination determining means (S30) for determining the combination of the game machines (G1 to G4) to participate in the game, on the basis of the historical evaluation information (42).
Patent GB-2437039-A (GB)
Title: Boundary scan testing system
Inventor: HALLIDAY DAVID J
IPC: G01R31/3185
Filed: 2007-08-02
Abstract: A boundary scan testing system may include a baseboard (102, 202), a computing module (104, 204) coupled to the baseboard, and a boundary scan test module (106, 206, 306, 406) coupled to the computing module, where the boundary scan test module is coupled to execute a boundary scan test (120, 220, 320, 420) on the computing module via a set of boundary scan instructions (114, 214) received remotely over at least one of an IP network (110, 210) and an I2C bus (211).
Patent GB-2437879-A (GB)
Title: Radially expanding a wellbore casing using an expansion mandrel and a rotary expansion cone
Inventor: SHUSTER MARK
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: A system for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member 112, comprises means 104 for radially expanding a portion of the tubular member; and means 108 for then further radially expanding the portion of the tubular member 112. The two expansion means 104, 108 are coupled for conjoint movement through substantially the entire length of the tubular member 112 to be radially expanded and plastically deformed. The radial expansion means may be an expansion cone 104 and a rotary expander 108. A hydrofoming expansion tool can also be used.
Patent GB-2452496-A (GB)
Title: EDM machine attachment and method for machining winkle or tunnel gates in injection mould tools
Inventor: COOK GEOFFREY JOHN
IPC: B23H7/06
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: This is an attachment that rotates a spark eroding electrode 4, in a circular path. The attachment is electrically insulated from the machine head 2, 6, and 7, and may be driven through a rack and pinion or other gearing or friction means. The attachment may be used to machine gates in injection moulds.
Patent GB-2452471-A (GB)
Title: Three layer fabric for nuclear, biological and chemical protective clothing
Inventor: ESREF AKIN
IPC: A62D5/00
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: A layered fabric for nuclear, biological and chemical protective clothing comprises a supporting fabric 1, adhesive layer 2 and an activated carbon-woven fabric 3 all bonded together by hot melt lamination and an external fabric 4 sewn thereon. A soft, flexible, porous and permeable three layer fabric may be provided.
Patent GB-2455569-A (GB)
Title: An electromagnetic actuator remotely controlled and powered via a telephone line
Inventor: PETROV SERGEI ALEXANDER
IPC: H01F7/18
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A remotely controlled electro-mechanical actuator, or a method of its operation, comprises charging a capacitor 17 from a power supply with a maximum supply current which is less than that required to drive the actuator 11. A public switched telephone network (PSTN) telephone line is used to provide the power and control signals. The capacitor 17 may have a capacitance of more than 1F or more than 5F with a leakage current of less than 50žA. A control signal may be used to switch between trickle charge and recharge modes to the capacitor 17. The actuator 11 may drive a hydraulic valve arrangement. The actuator 11 has a linear movement mechanism. This mechanism may include means of converting the rotary movement of a stepping motor into a liner movement. The telephone line input has a maximum power line supply current less than the required drive current of the linear actuator 11, and a leakage current of the capacitor 17 is less than the maximum allowed telephone line on-hook supply current.
Patent GB-2442931-A (GB)
Title: Children's ride-on vehicles having battery charge indicator assemblies
Inventor: BERGUM MARK
IPC: H01M50/569
Filed: 2006-04-24
Abstract: Children's ride-on vehicles having charge indicator assemblies that are adapted to provide at least a visual indication of the state of charge of the ride-on's battery assembly. The vehicles are reduced-scale vehicles, often formed substantially from molded plastic, that are sized for use by children and which include battery-powered motor assemblies. The vehicles include a charge indicator assembly that is adapted to selectively assess an input voltage from the battery assembly and provide an output representative of the relative state of charge of the battery assembly. In some embodiments, the charge indicator assembly includes a charge indicator module that is mounted on the vehicle's body, optionally in a position to be accessed by a child operating the ride-on, and which includes a button or other actuator adapted to cause the charge indicator assembly to assess the state of charge of the battery assembly.
Patent GB-2445691-A (GB)
Title: Stress and/or tension monitoring system and methods
Inventor: ALLEN DONALD WAYNE
IPC: G01M5/00
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: There is disclosed a system comprising a structure, from 1 to 10 dynamic tension sensors, adapted to monitor a dynamic tension level of at least one point along a length of the structure, and a controller adapted to calculate a dynamic bending stress or strain level at a plurality of points along the length of the structure as a function of time. In some embodiments, the system also includes a vessel connected to the structure, wherein the vessel is floating in a body of water.
Patent GB-2451538-A (GB)
Title: A lottery system for use in sale and shopping centres
Inventor: GYERTYAK SILVESTER
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: A lottery system for use to organize betting games via consequently redeemed outputs issued by a system of technically secured receiving devices 21 of shopping places 2 for realized purchases, wherein it consists of central registration unit 1, which is interconnected partly with at least one gathering unit 22 of the outputs of the receiving devices of at least one shopping centre 2 and partly with control unit 31 of supervisory and evaluating centre 3 interconnected with selective unit 32, to which is connected at least one informational and pay-roll unit 4.
Patent GB-2446990-A (GB)
Title: Projection screen coating
Inventor: BEATY PETER
IPC: G03B21/56
Filed: 2008-06-12
Abstract: A projection screen for displaying an image projected as a combination of primary colors, the projection screen comprising a coating applied to a substrate. The coating contains one or more pigments whose colors correspond to the primary colors.