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Patent GB-2402296-A (GB)
Title: Optimising Inbound and Outbound Call Handling in an ACD
Inventor: BECKSTROM ROBERT P
IPC: H04M3/523
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A method for optimizing a workload of an agent of the transaction processing system is disclosed, where the agent handles inbound and outbound calls and the calls are based on voice-dialog communication and/or text-dialog communication. The method includes obtaining historical data from a database based on a category of a current call handled by the agent, where the historical data provides an indication of an expected duration of the call. The method also includes determining a predicted end time of the current call. If an inbound call is pending, the inbound call is routed to the agent after the current call terminates. If an inbound call is not pending, then an outbound call number is obtained from a list of outbound call numbers to be placed, the outbound call is placed a determined amount of time prior to the predicted end time of the current call, and the outbound call is routed to the agent.
Patent GB-2413958-A (GB)
Title: Wall mounting device for picture frames and the like
Inventor: SMITH-DUTTON KEITH STEPHEN
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A wall mounting device comprises two main parts; the cradle 5 fixes to the wall, while the saddle 1 supports two T-bars 3 which fix to the back of the object to be hung. Prior to hanging, the device may be offered up to the preferred position on the wall and levelled using the built in spirit level 2. The position is marked though fixing holes 5a. To hang the object the saddle is mounted in the cradle. The saddle may be fitted with security pins 4. These fit into slots in the cradle and may be secured by a security rod 6a. The system may also be fitted with an alarm system operated by a pressure pad 7a.
Patent GB-2414377-A (GB)
Title: A microwave kettle
Inventor: WARRICH ZULFIKAR
IPC: H05B6/80
Filed: 2004-05-29
Abstract: A kettle for boiling liquids that heats the liquid using an integrated microwave generator D located within the kettle that is powered by batteries. Preferably the microwave generator D is located in the lid E of the kettle, and heats liquid in a chamber beneath the lid. A battery pack to power the generator may be placed beneath the water chamber; the pack may be detachable and rechargeable via a charging point on the kettle A or replaceable. The kettle preferably has a thermostatically controlled switch H to turn the kettle on and off and the body of the kettle may be vacuum sealed C.
Patent GB-2416564-A (GB)
Title: Lockable wheelie-bin lid clamp
Inventor: MCNICHOLAS THOMAS
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2004-07-24
Abstract: A lockable clamp whose body comprises two parts 1,2 that are joined at a pivot 3. One part 2 temporarily fixes at B to the body of a wheelie-bin and the other 1 is free to move about the pivot 3 when a lock 4 is not engaged. When the lock 4 is engaged, and ensuring both parts are closed, the device serves to prevent access to the wheelie-bin contents to anyone but the keyholder.
Patent GB-2408229-A (GB)
Title: Knife with trigger actuator for retractable blade
Inventor: HERNANDEZ HECTOR
IPC: B26B1/08
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: A knife (10) has a blade (25) that can be contained within a housing (12) when not in use and extended outside the housing (12) when used. Additional blades (25) can be stored within the housing (12), and when desired, loaded onto a blade seat (14). A trigger actuator (24) moves a blade seat (14) carrying a blade (25) between extended and retracted positions. The blade seat (14) may be locked into a number of different positions.
Patent GB-2427676-A (GB)
Title: Prism Sheet and Backlight Unit Using The Same
Inventor: LEE MAN HOAN
IPC: G02B5/04
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: A prism sheet capable of achieving an enhancement in light efficiency and viewing angle characteristics and a backlight unit using the prism sheet are disclosed. The prism sheet includes: a condensing film (152) which transmits light incident to the condensing film (152); a plurality of prism crests (154) on the condensing film (152) having apexes; and a plurality of reflection patterns (156) formed on the condensing film (152) such that each of the reflection patterns (156) faces a boundary of adjacent prism crests (154).
Patent GB-2433433-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft passenger seat with secondary support surface
Inventor: DARBYSHIRE MARTIN
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: An aircraft passenger seat comprising a primary seat (1) having a seat back (3) and a seat pan (4), and a secondary support surface (5) located opposite the primary seat (1), the passenger seat being able to adopt each of an upright configuration, a reclined configuration and a substantially flat configuration, such that in the reclined configuration, the primary seat (1) is reclined relative to the upright configuration and the secondary support surface (5) is angled upwardly towards the primary seat (1) to support the lower leg(s) of a passenger seated in the primary seat (1); and in the substantially flat configuration, the secondary support surface (5) is substantially horizontal and the seat back (3), the seat pan (4) and the secondary support surface (5) form a substantially flat and continuous surface. The secondary support surface (5) may be rotatable about an axis between the reclined and substantially flat configurations, said axis being translated between the reclined and substantially flat configurations and may be secured in a substantially vertical stowed position. Also disclosed are further aspects relating to a foot/legrest, a reclining mechanism, a retractable armrest and a privacy screen.
Patent GB-2433930-A (GB)
Title: Container for tobacco products comprising further compartments and an extinguishing member
Inventor: FREEMAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A24F15/18
Filed: 2006-01-07
Abstract: The container has a first compartment (18, Fig.4) for tobacco products, generally cigarettes 10, and a second compartment 19 for storing ashes and cigarette butts, which is provided with an extinguishing member 25 in the form of an inclined plate which extends partially across its aperture. The first and second compartments are provided, each, with respective lids 23, 24. The container can have a third compartment (20, Fig.4), located at the other end of the cigarette compartment, for holding a lighter 11. The container can be made in plastic material and the second compartment can be lined with a metal liner 25 to make it fire resistant.
Patent GB-2422907-A (GB)
Title: Double temperature sensor with heat loss compensation
Inventor: KOCH JOCHIM
IPC: G01K13/00
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A body temperature measuring device having a double temperature sensor. The device comprises a sensor housing 1 containing first temperature sensor 2 to measure skin temperature, and a second temperature 4 sensor spaced from, and thermally insulated (using insulation 12) from, the first temperature sensor 2, to measure temperature away from the skin. The housing 1 also contains an analysing unit 5 to calculate body temperature using the difference in the temperatures measured by the two sensors, and a compensation unit 13. The compensation unit 13 comprises a third temperature sensor 6, and corrects the measured body temperature for the transverse flow of heat qsa lost from the sensor housing 1 and thus provides a more accurate temperature reading. Measured values may be wirelessly transmitted to a remote unit. The thermometer device may be used in a safety helmet.
Patent GB-2436082-A (GB)
Title: Tactile tiling
Inventor: DONALD MALCOLM ROGER CURZON
IPC: B29C39/02
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: A method of making tactile flooring elements, such as tiles, comprises providing a mixture of a cross-linkable, polymerisable resin and a hardener filled with abrasion resistant particles characterised in that the abrasion-resistant particles are concentrated in an upper layer 19 of the flooring element to give a high friction, wear resistant surface and further characterised in that a layer of abrasion resistant particles 18 is incorporated into the base surface of the element, prior to polymerisation so that, after polymerisation, it will form a rough backing layer integral with the flooring element, ideal for the adhesion of the element to the foundation plane to which the flooring element is to be bonded with an appropriate adhesive. Rubber particles 15 may also be included in the resin - filler mixture to provide cushioning in the substrate of the tile. The resin - filler mixture may be applied to the mould either in a single layer or in multiple layers. The resin mixture may be vibrated to settle the mixture fully into the mould, allowing the denser abrasion resistant particles to sink towards the base of the mould.
Patent GB-2422985-A (GB)
Title: Audio communication system and server apparatus
Inventor: SASAKI RYO
IPC: H04L47/2416
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: An audio communication system for accommodating and transmitting audio information by unit of protocol data corresponding to a predetermined communication protocol on a network using the communication protocol, comprising audio end terminals that are sources or destinations of transmission by unit of protocol data; and a management server for managing the audio end terminals; wherein the management server has a management part for storing subscriber information indicative of whether the audio end terminals are compatible with a predetermined broadband audio communication, and wherein the management server uses the subscriber information to inform, to the users via the audio end terminals, whether the receiving telephones are compatible with the broadband audio communication, at least by the time when the users perform transmissions from the audio end terminals. This can enhance uses' satisfaction and organize a business model by which to collect tolls.
Patent GB-2422997-A (GB)
Title: Method, apparatus, system, and article of manufacture for grouping packets
Inventor: CONNOR PATRICK
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: In certain embodiments, a first unit receives a plurality of packets, wherein the plurality of packets are capable of being processed according to at least a first protocol and a second protocol. The first unit sorts the plurality of packets into a first group and a second group, wherein all packets in the first group are capable of being processed according to the first protocol, and all packets in the second group are capable of being processed according to the second protocol. The first unit sends the first group and the second group to a second unit.
Patent GB-2424554-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic emi (electromagnetic interference) management
Inventor: O'MAHONY BARRY
IPC: H04B15/00
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method may include determining if electromagnetic interference (EMI) is emitted by a device in one or more regions of an electromagnetic spectrum occupied by other users, and if it is determined that EMI is emitted by the device in one or more regions of the electromagnetic spectrum occupied by other users, reducing the EMI in the one or more regions, and increasing the EMI in one or more other regions unoccupied by the other users.
Patent GB-2440127-A (GB)
Title: Non-solution treated gas turbine blades
Inventor: BOYLE CHRISTOPHER JAMES GEORGE
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: Use in a gas turbine engine of a turbine blade which comprises a single-crystal metal casting which has a solvus temperature which is less than its incipient melting point (i.e. it is heat-treatable), wherein the blade has not been subjected to a solution heat treating after casting. The blade has cavities 2 separated from each other by internal walls 4 and from the exterior by external walls 6, where the thickness ration of internal : external walls (Ti : Te) is not greater than 1.5:1. At least one of the internal walls 4 meets an adjacent external wall 6 at an angle a not greater than 60{. At least one of the internal walls 4 has through holes 8 separated by a spacing which is not greater than 6 times the traverse diameter of the holes.
Patent GB-2430886-A (GB)
Title: Making a bandage coated with an antibaterial agent
Inventor: BALDOCK DAVID TIMOTHY
IPC: A61L15/44
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for making a bandage from a fabric <B>2</B>, which may be a knitted fabric. The fabric <B>2</B> is steamed in a steaming chamber <B>10</B> the fabric <B>2</B> is then sprayed with a solution containing an antibacterial / antimicrobial agent in a spraying chamber <B>28</B> and then dried in a drying chamber <B>40</B>. The fabric <B>2</B> may be sprayed to give a coating of antibacterial / antimicrobial agent having a weight of 0.175 to 0.6 grams per kilogram of fabric.
Patent GB-2445919-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive photograph frame
Inventor: MINDEL MAURICE
IPC: A47G1/17
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: An adhesive frame for a photograph or picture, the frame comprising: a layer of felt; a coating of a permanent adhesive on one side of the layer of felt; a coating of a removable adhesive on the other side of the layer of felt for removably adhering the adhesive frame to a wall; and a frame attached to the felt by the permanent adhesive creating inner and outer borders of the adhesive frame. The frame may be formed of a layer of thin plastic or leather and is attached to the permanent adhesive side of the felt to create a sandwich which is punched out to create the inner and outer borders of the frame.
Patent GB-2430808-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing cover part of push button switch and cover member for push button switch
Inventor: HOTTA SHINJI
IPC: H01H9/18
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: Uneven emission of illuminating light is prevented and deterioration in click feeling is prevented. An EL element (5) is formed and sandwiched between a silicon rubber sheet (4a) to which a key top part (2) is fixed through an adhesive layer (3) and a silicon rubber sheet (4b) having a protrusion (41). Before the EL element (5) is formed on the silicon rubber sheet, at least either of the silicon rubber sheets (4a, 4b) undergoes surface reforming.
Patent GB-2445992-A (GB)
Title: Improved duplex switching in a wireless communication device
Inventor: BRISTOW ROBERT
IPC: H04B1/52
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: A duplex wireless communication device comprises a transmitter (14), a receiver (15), at least one antenna (10) and at least two duplexers (12, 13). The duplexers (12, 13) are connected to the antenna (10) and the receiver (15) and the transmitter (14) are connected to each duplexer (12, 13) via separate receive and transmit paths. Each duplexer (12, 13) covers at least two pass-bands whose frequency range is a fraction of the total desired frequency range.
Patent GB-2438498-A (GB)
Title: Automobile seat pan
Inventor: ADRAGNA VINCENT
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: An automobile seat pan 5 comprises a plastic cushion pan portion 10 having a cushion receiving surface 12, and a plastic side shield portion 15 integral with the cushion pan portion. The cushion pan portion may comprise elongated rim portions 13, 14 positioned on opposite sides of the cushion receiving surface, each of which may extend longitudinally beyond the cushion receiving surface to be attached to a seat frame. The side shield portion may be provided adjacent to at least one of the rim portions, and may extend around a portion of a front edge of the cushion pan portion. The cushion pan portion and/or side shield portion may receive at least one control component (9, Fig. 1). The seat pan may comprise a bridge (19, Fig. 7) having a keyway (20, Fig. 7) to retain upholstery (4, Fig. 7).
Patent GB-2440841-A (GB)
Title: Optimizing maldi mass spectometer operation by sample plate image analysis
Inventor: BUI HUY A
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for performing image analysis of a sample target area on a MALDI sample plate to select laser impingement locations for optimal mass spectra acquisition. The target area image is captured and analyzed to determine the incidence distribution of picture element values (representative of luminance and/or chrominance information). A dynamic threshold value may be determined by constructing a virtual histogram and then identifying a value at which a local minimum occurs between modes of a bimodal distribution. The threshold value is applied to the picture elements to locate regions within the target area that possess desired visual characteristics, such as a high luminance indicative of a crystalline structure. Mass spectra acquisition may be optimized by directing the laser beam to impinge at only those regions that possess the desired visual characteristic. The mass spectrometer performance may be further improved by coupling the image analysis process to an auto-spectrum filtering technique, whereby the laser beam is selectively held at or moved from a region of the sample spot based on whether the resultant mass spectrum meets predetermined performance criteria.
Patent GB-2452498-A (GB)
Title: Control system
Inventor: VESALA ALEKSI VILJAMI
IPC: G01R19/00
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: A method of measuring current using a microprocessor in a control system for operating solenoid-operated devices is provided in which the current is created by a PWM voltage. The method comprises the steps of sampling the PWM based current signal at a frequency such that harmonics will fold to a set number of frequencies within a range of frequencies which the microprocessor can measure accurately, and filtering the resultant signal to eliminate the set number of folded frequencies to obtain a clean, average and fast reacting signal which is representative of the measured current.
Patent GB-2452728-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent traffic lights
Inventor: SPEED DAVID
IPC: G06V10/143
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: A method by which retro-reflective number plates may be illuminated and captured using specially adapted traffic lights. Employing two high resolution colour CCD (or megapixel) cameras built into the traffic light head. Such that at any given time, one camera is live and using the illumination from the RED/AMBER/GREEN to illuminate the vehicle number plate background. The image from which is suitable for reading using ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) software. The cameras may also be filter polarised to remove windscreen reflections to assist in capturing images of vehicle occupants. The system may be used to read both front and rear numberplates.
Patent GB-2455787-A (GB)
Title: Device for guiding a router
Inventor: SHARPLES RICHARD
IPC: B23Q9/00
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A device for attaching to an electric router, which allows successive cuts to be taken on a workpiece, may comprise a kit of parts having a screw 6 that can be used in conjunction with screws 7 that pass through slots of a fence plate 1, to adjust the position of the fence plate relative to the router. The router may be mounted to the device using location pins 4.
Patent GB-2455805-A (GB)
Title: Diffractive microstructure
Inventor: MAANINEN ARTO
IPC: B29C59/02
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: Diffractive microstructure comprising micro-protrusions or microgrooves or a combination thereof and method of producing the same. The microstructure is formed by embossing a layer of a thermoplastic carbohydrate polymer or a polymer derived from a carbohydrate material, said polymer having a glass transition point of less than 210 {C. The thermoplastic polymer is preferably selected from the group of native starch, dextrin, native hemicellulose, native cellulose, poly(lactic acid), polylactides, polycaprolactone, starch derivatives, dextrin derivatives, hemicellulose derivatives, cellulose derivatives, and mixtures thereof. The invention provides an inexpensive and reliable way of incorporating into the products safety markings, which allow for visual inspection or detection, such as holograms and barcodes.
Patent GB-2456009-A (GB)
Title: Carpenters protractor with integral retractable marking line
Inventor: TSENG CHEN-HUI
IPC: G01B3/56
Filed: 2007-12-29
Abstract: A measuring tool has a base plate 10, a protractor 30 mounted on the base plate 10, and a carpenter's ink marker 20 combined with the protractor 30 and provided with a retractable inking line 21 attached to the protractor 10. The ink marker 20 may be placed into a receiving seat or holder 11 when not in use.
Patent GB-2461883-A (GB)
Title: A Fishing Pole
Inventor: DELWES PETER
IPC: A01K87/00
Filed: 2008-07-15
Abstract: A fishing pole 1 comprising at least two hollow tube or rod pipes 3a,3b which are joined together by insertion into one another and an elastic line 5 which runs along the inside of the tubes from a frontal opening 6 in a rod pipe 3a to a distal end of rod 3b wherein two spaced openings or apertures 10a, 10b are defined in a distal rod pipe 3b such that the elastic line 5 passes through each of the openings 10a,10b so that it is located on the outside of the pipe between the two openings to form a section 55 which may be manually grasped by a user. An end member 8 is fixed on the frontal end of elastic line 5 such that a fishing line 9 may be connected to the rod. The openings 10a, 10b are shaped or constructed to reduce friction between them and the elastic line 5. A grip element 11 may be arranged on the external portion 55 of the elastic line 5 to facilitate manual grasping of the line.
Patent GB-2454097-A (GB)
Title: Feeder pot
Inventor: PRYCE JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: A01K97/04
Filed: 2008-10-27
Abstract: A feeder pot 1, for dispensing bait, comprises a container 3 having an open end 4, means 2 to attach the pot to a pole, and a float 5 to trap air when the pot is in water. Typically, the float is arranged to release the trapped air when the pot is tipped to empty the container. The float, which may comprise buoyant material, can comprise a receptacle or channel 12 having an opening facing in the opposite direction to the open end of the container. The channel is typically a skirt 11 that can surround a part, or all, of the container which may extend from a side wall 6 of the container. The skirt may include dividers that split the channel into sections. Preferably, the attachment means is located on the skirt. The container is typically cup-shaped and may comprise a cylindrical frustoconical side wall and base 10. The base is preferably hemispherical.
Patent GB-2466269-A (GB)
Title: System and method for remote reading of resonant sensors
Inventor: BROWN RODERICK GORDON
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: Provided are a system, method, and sensor for reading data using a radio frequency (RF) field. The system may include a reader device structured to emit the RF field, and a sensor structured to receive the emitted RF field and re-radiate a signal to the reader device. The sensor may include a micro-engineered mechanical structure (MEMS) resonant element. The reader device is further structured to receive and process the signal to obtain an original sensor element frequency. In an exemplary embodiment, the sensor may include a self-resonant sensor element and no wired connections. In another embodiment, the sensor may include a non-self resonant element, wherein the reader includes a feedback amplifier. The sensor may be a miniature mechanical structure and/or made using MEMS techniques. In a further embodiment, the sensor may be powered by energy harvesting.
Patent GB-2455016-A (GB)
Title: Hydrocarbon recovery process
Inventor: COLLINS IAN RALPH
IPC: C09K8/58
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: Hydrocarbons are recovered from subterranean formations by waterflooding. The method comprises passing an aqueous displacement fluid via art injection well through a porous and permeable sandstone formation to release oil and recovering said released oil from a production well spaced from said injection well, wherein (a) the sandstone formation comprises at least one mineral having a negative zeta potential under the formation conditions; (b) oil and connate water are present in the pores of the formation; and (c) the fraction of the divalent cation content of the said aqueous displacement fluid to the divalent cation content of said connate water is less than 1.