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Patent GB-2406482-A (GB)
Title: Multi-mode mobile handover by establishing a data link via the first network
Inventor: LEWIS JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: Establishing a handover from one network to another, for a multi-mode communication device configured to the first network, comprising establishing a data link via the first network, communicating configuration info between the terminal and the information provider and reconfiguring the terminal for connection to the alternative network. Preferably, the data link is an IP link which allows the communication device to communicate with the one or more alternative network providers via an Internet site. Over the IP link, the Internet site could negotiate for a terminal user the cheapest operating network available to the terminal user. The invention can be used in a system which does not provide dual or multi-mode operation, and the terminal can check for availability and whether service will be provided using a data link to the new service provider without breaking the connection to the current network.
Patent GB-2421981-A (GB)
Title: Crankless opposed-cylinder internal combustion engine with hydraulic output
Inventor: CLARK DAVID
IPC: F01B11/08
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: The crankless engine has two combustions pistons 9,10, in opposed combustion cylinders A,C, and a pump piston 1 in a pump cylinder B. All three pistons 1,9,10 are held together by a common connecting rod 11. Flow of hydraulic fluid into the pump cylinder spaces 2,7 from reservoir 18 is controlled by valves 5,6 and flow from those spaces to a hydraulic motor or ram 16 is controlled by further valves 3,4. The pistons 9,10 can be locked hydraulically by closing the valves3-6 thus trapping air and fuel in the combustion chamber under ignition until combustion is complete or until maximum pressure occurs in the combustion chamber to improve combustion and thermal efficiencies. The engine may be started using an electric motor (1, fig.2) driving a hydraulic pump (2). The engine may be two-stroke or four-stroke with spark ignition or compression ignition.
Patent GB-2406430-A (GB)
Title: Musical instrument cover
Inventor: KESSLER DANIEL J
IPC: G10G7/00
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: A protective instrument cover (1) includes at least a front portion (10) that extends over substantially an entire front surface (22) of an instrument body of, for example, a guitar, and preferably also includes a side portion (9) and a back portion (27) that cover the side and back surfaces of the instrument, respectively. The cover is preferably made, at least partially, of stretchable material. A fastener such as a zipper (29) attaches the cover to the instrument body. The cover preferably can be attached to the instrument body without requiring removal of hardware of the instrument body.
Patent GB-2408889-A (GB)
Title: Predicting B-pictures using weighting functions
Inventor: JEON BYEONG-MOON
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 2003-01-03
Abstract: A block prediction method using improved direct mode for B picture in a moving picture coding system obtains forward and backward motion vectors of direct mode, obtains two distinct motion-compensated blocks using the forward and backward motion vectors, and predicts a block of the B picture which is about to be coded (or decoded) by applying weight factors to the above blocks, wherein each weight factor is dependent on a temporal distance between a current picture including the bi-predictive block and one of the plurality of reference pictures. The accuracy of the predicted block and the coding efficiency are thereby improved.
Patent GB-2410619-A (GB)
Title: Electrical appliance with detachable battery charger
Inventor: ZICK JONATHAN A
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: An electrical appliance, which may be an audio appliance such as a radio or MP3 player, has a battery charger 410 detachably connected thereto. The charger housing may be mounted externally on the appliance housing as shown, may be received in a receptacle in the appliance housing or may be incorporated in a power cord (Fig 17A) or wall plug (Fig 17B) through which the appliance is powered. The charger housing is adapted to receive batteries of different sizes and may have battery locking and ejector mechanism (Figs 6-10). A locking power cord connector (Figs 22-27) is disclosed.
Patent GB-2411824-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus with removable tank
Inventor: PETTY ROBERT HUGH
IPC: B05B15/55
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: Cleaning apparatus 1 comprises a structure 2 mounting a cleaning tank 3, wherein the tank includes at least one fluid outlet connectable to a fluid supply, and the tank is removably mounted on the structure. The tank may include a lid 13, and the lid may be removably mounted thereto. The tank may be mounted on the structure by a track 24 upon which the tank slides. The apparatus may include an extractor system, which may be switched off when the lid is open and switched on when the lid is closed. The cleaning apparatus may also comprise a pump, which may be powered by compressed air. The tank may be stackable on top of another tank when removed from the structure.
Patent GB-2423232-A (GB)
Title: Animal deterrent devices for gardens
Inventor: SCHAPER ANITA
IPC: A01M29/30
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: A device comprises one or more substantial upstanding vertical members 1 which may be inserted into the ground 11 to act as a deterrent to animals digging in or around plants or crops. The members may be straight, curved or looped, and may be formed from wood, plastic or any other suitable material. The members may be inserted into the ground or be fixed to a ground engaging base unit 2. In use, the device serves to deter the activities of animals such as squirrels 6 which dig in the soil and acts as a physical barrier to the pests. The presence of the sticks breaking the consistent behaviour of the rodents.
Patent GB-2416072-A (GB)
Title: Embedding optical drive compatablity information in optical media
Inventor: ERICKSON DIRK
IPC: G11B7/0045
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: Compatibility information 18 embedded in an optical medium 14 modifies actions allowed by predetermined non-compatible optical disc drives on the optical medium, such as optical disc drives that may suffer damage if certain actions are performed on the optical medium. For instance, a compatibility engine 28 of the optical disc drive 12 applies compatibility information read from an optical medium to determine restrictions to impose on the use of the optical medium, such as restricting the optical disc drive from writing to the optical medium, reading from the optical medium or performing any operations until an update to the optical disc drive firmware is performed either automatically or by display of a compatibility user interface at an information handling system 10, associated with the optical disc drive. In one embodiment, the compatibility information identifies incompatible optical disc drives and firmware versions by unique identifiers.
Patent GB-2414313-A (GB)
Title: Deal matching in an anonymous trading system
Inventor: KRISHNASAMI SRIVATHSAN
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: An anonymous trading system comprises an interconnected network of broking nodes arranged in cliques which receive buy and sell orders from trader terminals via connected trading engines and which match persistent orders, executed deals and distribute price information to trader terminals. The system has the ability for a trader to call out for a quote (request for a quote) anonymously. RFQs are only transmitted on to potential counterparties if they are within a predetermined price range. The RFQs include a price at which the requesting party is willing to deal, but this price is not communicated to potential counterparties. Counterparty responses are matches on a time, price basis and non-matched responses may be matched with themselves. Similarly, non-matched RFQs may be matched with each other.
Patent GB-2416832-A (GB)
Title: A column mounted air conditioning unit with a canopy
Inventor: ELLICOTT RICHARD
IPC: F24F1/02
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: A heating or cooling apparatus 1 has a base 3 for supporting the apparatus 1 on the ground (e.g. a patio), a column 5 extending upwardly from the base 3 greater than the average height of a seated person, cooling means at the top of the column 5 for cooling adjacent air and a fan 27 for directing the cooled air downwards and/or laterally into the area surrounding the column 5. A housing 7 forming a canopy at the top of the column 5 contains the cooling means, and may comprise an upper conical section 9 and a coaxial lower frustoconical section 11. The cooling means may comprise an evaporator 25 or cooling coil and a coaxial refrigeration condenser 21 and fan 23. The cooling means may be reversible to provide heating, controlled by an ambient temperature thermostat. The lower housing section 11 can have controllable inlet and outlets louvers or grills 29, 31 for the passage of ambient air into the housing 7 and the passage of cooled air out of the housing 7. The upper housing section 9 may also have controllable. The column 5 can be hollow to contain piping and electrical wiring. The base 3 may house a refrigeration compressor or storage for a cooling fluid for the cooling means, a condensate tank 33 and a drain 35. An electric heater, misting unit, and/or a remote control for the apparatus may be provided.
Patent GB-2412292-A (GB)
Title: A device for clearing waste material from a surface
Inventor: LASHFORD MORRIS CHARLES
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: A portable hand held device (1) for removing waste material such as animal excrement from a surface, for example a path. The device (1) has a guard (19) to be placed over the waste material and a working head (5) for breaking up and liquidising the waste material within the guard (19). The working head (5) has hollow stringers (22) that are rotatable to break up the waste material and dispense fluid from a storage chamber (10) to liquidise the waste material. A spray nozzle (32) may be provided to disperse the liquidised waste material. Alternatively, the liquidised material may be drawn up and stored in the device (1) for disposal.
Patent GB-2418214-A (GB)
Title: Cutting Tool With Nozzle For Spraying Water On Cutter Bit
Inventor: STEHNEY STEPHEN C
IPC: E21C35/197
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A holder block 12 is mounted on a carrier such as drum 10 and has formed therein a first hole 14 and a water passage 16. A sleeve is mounted in the first hole 14 and receives a cutter bit 60. The sleeve 30 includes a shank 32 and an enlarged flange 36 disposed at a front end thereof. The shank 32 is disposed in the first hole 14. The flange includes a rearwardly facing shoulder (38 fig.2) bearing against an outer surface of the block. A second hole 46 extends through the shank and the flange 36 and is adapted to receive the cutter bit. A spray nozzle 50 is disposed in the flange and is connected to the water passage 16 by way of an annular groove (42 fig. 3), for receiving water which it sprays forwardly 5 against the cutter bit.
Patent GB-2431569-A (GB)
Title: Insert for a child's car seat
Inventor: HALL JAN
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: An insert for use with a standard child's car seat provides the seat with the extra support required for small babies, e.g. premature babies and babies weighing less than 3.5kg. The insert is designed to maintain the infant in an upright position and comprises: a neck support 2 which helps to maintain a clear airway; a lumbar support 3; a trunk support 4; a sitting cushion 5, and a crotch support 6. Openings are provided for the restraining straps of the standard car seat.
Patent GB-2419924-A (GB)
Title: Multiphase pumping system
Inventor: SHEPLER RANDALL A
IPC: F04B23/14
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: A pumping system 300 for moving a hydrocarbon fluid in a sub-sea environment comprises at least one multiphase pump (MPP) 310 and at least one electrical submersible pump (ESP) 320. The pumps 310, 320 may be arranged in series with the ESP 310, which may be a centrifugal pump, downstream of the MPP 320. The pumping system 300 may be disposed within a single housing 302, the housing 302 further containing an electric motor 330 to drive each of the MPP 310 and ESP 320 and a motor protector 350 arranged between the motor 330 and the MPP 310 to seal the motor from surrounding reservoir fluid. A valve 380 may be provided to bypass the pumps 310, 320 when opened. Sensors 398 may be provided to detect pump or reservoir fluid conditions.
Patent GB-2435605-A (GB)
Title: Detachable ear shields for bicycle helmet
Inventor: BENT DAVID DERRICK
IPC: A42B3/16
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: Detachable ear shields for a helmet, such as a bicycle, where the ear shields dual layered. Preferably the ear shields are detachably attached to the straps of the helmet via hook and loop fasteners, where the loop fasteners 5 and 6 are located on the inside of the helmets V-straps. The ear shield may be made from a weather resistant material, with a smooth outer surface to reduce the wind rush noise and an inner layer of mesh material. The ear shield may also have a hearing aperture 11 to avoid muffling of surrounding sounds. Preferably the ear shields have a loop fastening means on the inside of the ear shields that provide a soft weather seal between the ear shield and the wearer's face/head. The ear shields may be insulation by means of an additional foam based layer to provide protection in colder weather.
Patent GB-2424526-A (GB)
Title: Power management in a device having a radio receiver section and a telcoms section
Inventor: MASON KEN
IPC: H04H40/18
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: A multimedia device may be a piece of mobile communications equipment such as a mobile telephone or a PDA, and may also include an FM radio receiver. The device of the invention includes a radio receiver section and a telecoms section for e.g. GSM communications. The sections may share a processor. The radio receiver is arranged to receive broadcast data (e.g. RDS or RBDS data). The radio has idle and active modes, the active mode enabling processing of received RDS data. The telecoms section has idle and active and idle modes, the active mode enabling processing of telecoms data. The device is characterised in that power management circuitry is arranged to move the radio receiver from the idle to the active state when the telecoms section is active. The system achieves reduced power consumption by avoiding 'waking up' the multimedia section with interrupts from the RDS system.
Patent GB-2424428-A (GB)
Title: End cap for I - joist
Inventor: WHALE LUKE RICHARD JOHN
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: A cap for fitting to an I-joist to limit gas leakage at an end of the joist, the joist having two flanges connected by a web, comprises two protrusions extending from a front face of its end wall, defining a space between them, and being adapted to engage an inner and / or outer surface of a flange of the I-joist, or outside edges of its flanges. As shown in Fig 16, a generally U- shaped cap engages by protrusions 810, 820, the outside edges 850 of flanges 880. In Fig 17, protrusions 1010 and 1020 engage respectively the inner 1050 and outer 1060 surfaces of the joist: either of 1010 or 1020 may be omitted. Protrusions 1010 may be biased away from each other for better grip, protrusions 1020 may be biased toward each other. They may have a friction surface to increase grip.
Patent GB-2442216-A (GB)
Title: A floating dock with adjustable buoyancy
Inventor: SCOTT-THOM DONALD
IPC: B63C1/02
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A floating dock 10 comprises a pair of surface floats 12 together with a submersible platform 14 which is capable of being raised or lowered and means for controlling the buoyancy of the platform during raising and lowering. The platform also has a pair of buoyancy towers 16 each of which is slidingly attached to a respective one of the surface floats. The submersible platform may have two pairs of buoyancy towers, each pair being slidingly attached to a respective one of the surface floats. Also disclosed is a method of lifting a vessel in the water which comprises the steps of providing a pair of surface floats 12, providing a submersible platform 14 capable of being raised and lowered below the surface floats and providing a pair of buoyancy towers 16 as part of the platform. Each tower is slidingly attached to a respective surface float. The method further discloses reducing the buoyancy of the platform so as to lower it relative to the surface floats, with the towers sliding relative to each respective float, manoeuvring a vessel to be lifted to a position above the platform and increasing the buoyancy of the platform so as to raise the platform and the vessel, with the towers sliding relative to each respective surface float.
Patent GB-2442801-A (GB)
Title: Electric shower assembly
Inventor: FARRANT ADRIAN
IPC: F24H1/10
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: An electric shower assembly comprises a shower head (figure 3, 55) for creating a spray of water and a pump 41 for pumping water from a water tank (figure 1, 29) to the shower head. A first electric heater 31 is adapted to heat water in the water tank to a predetermined temperature, while a second electric heater is adapted to heat water in the flowpath between the pump and the shower head to a temperature 10 above the predetermined temperature. Control means (figure 3, 57) is provided to energise either the first 31 or the second electric heater such that only one of the first and second electric heaters is energised at any time. The first electric heater 31 may be an immersion heater. The second electric heater can be incorporated into the control means (figure 3, 57) and may comprise an instantaneous water heater. A heat exchanger (figure 1, 21) and a digital thermostat 47 may also be included.
Patent GB-2433116-A (GB)
Title: Sampling probe
Inventor: KNIGHT JEREMY
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 2006-11-23
Abstract: A thermowell or gas sampling probe comprising an elongated tube 12 with one or more helical fins 20 wound longitudinally along and around at least part of the outer surface of said tube where the width of the fin is in the range 0.005D to 0.2D; and the depth of the fin is in the range 0.05D to 0.5D; where D is the external diameter or width of the tube. The distal end of the probe may be provided with a hemispherical end cap 18.
Patent GB-2444698-A (GB)
Title: Cooking apparatus with lid support
Inventor: SINCE GUILLAUME JEAN
IPC: A47J36/12
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: A cooking apparatus comprises a main body 21 to which a horizontally hinged lid 22 is attached about a horizontal hinged axis by spaced hinges 23. An external gas strut 10 is attached to the lid and main body to support the weight of the lid on opening and closing thereof.
Patent GB-2432047-A (GB)
Title: Nitride compound semiconductor and process for producing the same
Inventor: SASAKI MAKOTO
IPC: H01L33/32
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A process for producing a nitride compound semiconductor represented by a general formula, InxGayAlzN (where x + y + Z = 1,0   &  x   &  1,0   &  y   &  1, and 0   &  z   &  1), characterized in that a non-doped nitride compound semiconductor (A) represented by a general formula, InaGabAlcN(where a + b + c = 1, 0   &  a   &  1,0   &  b   &  1, and 0   &  c   &  1) of a thickness of 500 to 5000 Ñ is formed between a p-type contact layer and an n-type contact layer at a temperature within a range between 550 and 850{C.
Patent GB-2447086-A (GB)
Title: Human powered battery charger
Inventor: PYNE PAUL JON
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: The battery charger comprises a magnet <B>6</B> and a copper coil <B>5</B> The charger is attached to a leg or arm by means of a strap <B>2</B> having a hook and loop fastening. As the limb moves up and down, this causes the magnet <B>6</B> to move within the copper coil <B>5</B>, thus creating a charge which is transferred via a connecting cable <B>1</B> to a circuit board <B>7</B> and then to a mobile phone, for example, to charge a battery. The device could also be used to charger other devices such as mp3 players.
Patent GB-2442390-A (GB)
Title: Correlating structural damage with causal modes of structure use by detecting acoustic emissions
Inventor: STOTHERS IAN MCGREGOR
IPC: G01N29/14
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: The location of a source of an acoustic emission AE in a structure (especially an aircraft) is determined by detecting acoustic emissions from a region of structural damage with a plurality of acoustic sensors and processing the detected emissions using a model characterising the effects of acoustic paths within the structure. The model data is determined by artificially inducing different types of acoustic emission events at a grid of known locations on the structure and detecting the induced acoustic emissions. Damage to the structure may be correlated with mode of use of the structure by acquiring operation parameters relating to the use of the structure. Also disclosed is a method for confirming the determined location of an acoustic emission by inducing acoustic emissions with a moveable acoustic emission source at positions in the region of the determined location. A system and method for simulating acoustic emissions with various acoustic emission signatures is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2458122-A (GB)
Title: Cab mounting mechanism.
Inventor: BLIN LAURENCE
IPC: B62D33/06
Filed: 2008-03-04
Abstract: Mounting apparatus (10) for mounting a cab (12) to a chassis (14) on a utility vehicle at one of a plurality of mounting points. The mounting apparatus comprise a first member (15) being associated with the cab and a second member (16) being associated with the chassis. The members (15, 16) each having a mutually cooperating major surface which supports a portion of the weight of the cab (12). The members further include engagement areas (25, 16) disposed on their major surfaces which can be engaged to restrict relative movement in a plane substantially parallel to the major surfaces. The members can be attached to the chassis (14) and the cab (12) at an early stage in the assembly, thereby allowing a saving in time and thus assembly costs.
Patent GB-2443999-A (GB)
Title: Anthrapyridone compound and salt thereof, magenta ink composition containing anthrapyridone compound, and coloured body
Inventor: MATSUMOTO HIROYUKI
IPC: B41J2/01
Filed: 2006-08-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a novel anthrapyridone compound represented by the formula (1) below in the form of a free acid. Also disclosed are an ink composition containing such an anthrapyridone compound and a colored body using such an ink composition. An image recorded by using an inkjet recording ink containing such a compound has high definition while exhibiting excellent light resistance and ozone gas resistance. (1) (In the formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or the like; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a phenyl group, a phenoxy group or the like; R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a methoxy group; X represents an anilino group which may have a substituent such as a sulfonic acid group, a naphthylamino group which may be substituted with a sulfonic acid group, a mono- or dialkylamino group which may have a substituent such as a sulfonic acid group, an aralkylamino group, a cycloalkylamino group, a phenoxy group which may have a substituent such as a sulfonic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an amino group or the like; and Y represents a chlorine atom, a hydroxyl group, an amino group or the like.)