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Patent GB-2416423-A (GB)
Title: Bolt on tremolo system for 24 3/4 scale guitar
Inventor: BAYLISS STEPHEN EDWARD
IPC: G10D3/14
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A bolt on tremolo system for a 24 ² scale (or "short scale") guitar which includes a rotating shaft 3 in a frame 1. The rotating shaft 3 carries a connecting rod 12 which pushes the tremolo tail stop 13 forward and tips it up when the tremolo arm 10 is depressed. When the tremolo arm 10 is released, the expansion springs 9 pull against the shaft/spring connecting hinge 11 and return the tremolo to its original position. The spring tension is adjusted at a spring adjustment bar 8 operated by two screws. To increase tension in the strings and raise the pitch, the tremolo arm 10 is pulled across frame 1 clearing the adjustable stop 5 from the stop block 4. The tremolo then operates in reverse, stretching the strings instead of slackening them. When the player wants to resume playing at normal pitch, the adjustable stop 5 is replaced on the stop block 4.
Patent GB-2404678-A (GB)
Title: Rock anchor with drilling adapter
Inventor: LUDWIG WOLFGANG
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A self-drilling, chemical bonding anchor (1) for mining and tunnel construction comprises an anchor tube (2) which has a first end (5) with a drilling head (6) and a second, free end (7). In the region of its second, free end (7) the anchor tube (2) is provided with an external screw thread (8). At its second, free end (7) the rock anchor comprises an adapter (11) which can be removably attached to the anchor tube (2) and which is provided with a rapid attachment device (15) which can be coupled to the rotary tool receiver of the drilling implement. The adapter (11) further comprises a screw stop (14) and an internal screw thread (17) which can be brought into engagement with the external screw thread (8) at the second, free end (7) of the anchor tube (2).
Patent GB-2402016-A (GB)
Title: Methods for auto-separation of texts and graphics
Inventor: SRINIDHI KADAGATTUR
IPC: H04N1/40
Filed: 2002-02-25
Abstract: The presetn invetion is directed to a method of discrimination between textual content and graphical content THe method includes te steps of receivng a plurality of pixel values for a pixel line segment, calculating a plurality of spatial gradients based ont eh pixel values of adjacent pixels, determining a smoothness index by rocessing the plurality of spatial gradients, and identifying the pixel line segment as text or graphics by comparing the smoothness index to a threshold value.
Patent GB-2408603-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic memory storage device error detection using codes derived from parametric values
Inventor: JEDWAB JONATHAN
IPC: G11C29/44
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A storage system comprises at least two magnetic memory storage devices each including at least one array of magnetic memory cells configured to store data, and a control system configured to periodically obtain parametric values from the magnetic memory cells in the storage devices and generate at least one error detection code result using the parametric values. The error detection code result is compared to at least one previous error detection code result and an indication is provided if there are differences. If an error is detected the data could be moved to memory cells which do not have a fault. A compressed fault map could be generated, using the parametric values, and could be compared to previously generated compressed fault maps. Parametric values could be obtained from ambient temperature, voltage levels or a logic state of a memory cell.
Patent GB-2420311-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a container
Inventor: DAVIS STEVE
IPC: B29C48/11
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A method of forming a container (100 figures 3a, 3b) comprises the steps of forming an assembly 10 comprising a pin 20 with a slot 25 received within a die 30, inserting plastics material into the aperture between the pin and the die and the slot of the pin causing the plastics material to conform to the shape of the die. Transferring the plastic material from the die to a mould and applying a pressurised gas to a portion of the plastic material to form the container such that the plastics material impelled into the slot of the pin forms a wall (130 figures 3a, 3b) within the container forming two separate container regions (110 and 120 figures 3a, 3b). The plastics material may be inserted into the aperture between the pin and the die by an extruder, wherein the plastics may be polyethylene, polyvinylchloride or polypropylene. A later embodiment relates to a container comprising an internal wall which forms separate container regions within the container.
Patent GB-2409261-A (GB)
Title: Bi-thermal heat exchanger with integral inlet- and outlet fitting
Inventor: CASTELLI REMO
IPC: F28D1/04
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A bi-thermal gas-liquid heat exchanger (1) with a plurality of first tubular ducts (2) and a plurality of second tubular ducts (3) mounted inside the first tubular ducts, where inlet and outlet of the second ducts (3a,3b) have fittings (13,15) integrally formed at free ends (12,14) of the ducts.
Patent GB-2420772-A (GB)
Title: Electrically powered garden tool with retracting cable
Inventor: STOCKLEY LEONARD
IPC: B65H75/34
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: An electrically powered garden tool 1 with a cable 16 supplying electricity thereto comprises a retractor unit 50 for retracting and storing the cable which biases the cable in a retracting direction and a manually actuated brake mechanism which is selectively operable upon the cable. The brake actuator 7 may also control the supply of electric power to the powered garden tool. The retractor unit may comprise a reel or drum which rotates as cable is extended from and rewound into the retracting unit. In use, the remote end of the cable is anchored at an anchoring point and additional cable is withdrawn from the retractor as the tool moves away from the anchor point, or slack in the cable is taken up by retractor unit as the tool moves towards the anchor point.
Patent GB-2421148-A (GB)
Title: Mobile station, system and method for use in cellular communications handover
Inventor: AMINOV IMANUEL
IPC: H04W36/30
Filed: 2004-12-08
Abstract: A mobile station (107, 200) for use in a cellular communication system (100) includes a processor (214) operable to determine whether the mobile station should undergo cell re-selection by handover from a first base station (101) to a second base station (102), wherein the determination includes comparing a value of a property (RSSI) of a signal received from the second base station with a value of the same property of a signal received from the first base station and calculating whether the difference between the two values is greater than a pre-determined reference difference (SRH), characterised in that the processor is operable to apply in the difference calculation a reference difference (SRH(0), SRH(1)..) which varies as a function of time during an idle mode of operation of the mobile station.
Patent GB-2421419-A (GB)
Title: Helmet securing strap arrangement
Inventor: BUREK ROY
IPC: A42B3/08
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A helmet 7 includes a helmet body having an outer shell 1, a strap 9 secured to the helmet body and to a flexible piece of material attached to the helmet body and lying between the helmet and the head of a wearer, the attachment point between the securing strap and piece of material being movable relative to the helmet body and being distal from the exterior of the helmet, such that the securing strap is disposed close to the side of the wearer's head. The piece of material may be a headband 15 which may be coupled to the helmet by a flexible hinge 16 and the attachment 14 may be a tab of elastic material which may extend through an aperture on the piece of material and may be releasably attached to the piece of material by means of hook and loop material 13 which may release under a load of 15 kg or lower. The helmet body may also include an inner lining 3. The strap may be made up of two half straps 11.
Patent GB-2405642-A (GB)
Title: Methods of regulating differentiation in stem cells
Inventor: PEBAY ALICE MARIE
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: The present invention provides methods, media and compositions capable of modulating the differentiation of stem cells. Applicants have discovered that agonists of lysophospholipid receptors and ligands of class III tyrosine kinase receptors are useful in preventing the spontaneous differentiation of stem cells. The ligands and agonists may be used alone, or in combination where they have a synergistic effect. Also provided are cells produced using the methods and media, and methods of treating stem cell related diseases using the compositions described herein. Methods of identifying compounds useful in finding other agents useful in the modulation of stem cell differentiation are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2406103-A (GB)
Title: A durable flame retardant finish for cellulosic materials
Inventor: YANG CHARLES Q
IPC: D06M13/358
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: A composition, for treating a cellulosic material, contains a hydroxyl-functional phosphorus ester containing at least two phosphorus atoms therein, a melamine formaldehyde resin, optionally one or more N-methylol functional resin(s), and a curing catalyst.
Patent GB-2413197-A (GB)
Title: A memory tag and reader with password protection of tag memory
Inventor: DICKIN FRASER JOHN
IPC: G06K19/073
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: A memory tag in the form of a radio frequency identification tag (RFID) includes a memory storing data, an operating program and a current password. The memory tag is operable, in response to a read signal 64 from a tag reader requesting data 67, to run the operating program to check the read signal for inclusion of a token 66 dependent upon the current password. If the token is identified within the reader signal, the memory tag is operable to read the requested data and transmit it to the reader 72, 73. If the current token is not identified within the reader signal 71, the memory tag does nothing so as to avoid announcing its presence in any way. The token may be the password itself or a derivative of the password. The tag password may be set at the time of manufacture, or updated after each communication from the tag to the reader. Alternatively the tag receives a new password from the reader after transmitting the requested data. The current token and new passwords may be sent in encrypted form.
Patent GB-2413576-A (GB)
Title: Modified cutters and a method for making the modified cutters
Inventor: ZHANG YOUHE
IPC: E21B10/56
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A modified cutting element includes a base portion <B>600,</B> an ultrahard layer <B>602</B> disposed on the base portion <B>600</B> and a least one modified region <B>604</B> disposed adjacent to a cutting face. The ultra hard layer may comprise thermally stable polycrystalline diamond. The cutter may also comprise a bevelled edge <B>606</B> disposed on the cutting face. The bevelled edge <B>606</B> may have a thickness of 0.005 to 0.05 inches. Also disclosed is a drill bit comprising a bit body and at least one cutter and a method of drilling comprising contacting a formation with a drill bit, where the drill bit comprises a bit body and at least one cutter. A method of forming a cutter by removing a portion of the ultrahard layer adjacent to a cutting face, where the method of removing may comprise electrical discharge machining is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2411867-A (GB)
Title: Rocking device
Inventor: HEPWORTH GEORGE PETER CHARLES
IPC: B62B9/22
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: A rocking device is described with a centrally-located reciprocating drive means (16) and at least one pair of rocking members (7) laterally extending outwardly from the drive means (16) and having a support means (20) for receiving a lower part of a carriage, perambulator, buggy, cot or the like located generally at a distal end, the drive means (16) and rocking members (7) being operatively associated such that in use the drive means (16) imparts at least a reciprocating motion to the rocking members (7), and thus to a baby carriage thereon. A method for rocking a baby in such a carriage is also described.
Patent GB-2416396-A (GB)
Title: Intersecting laser line generating device
Inventor: NASH DEREK J
IPC: G02B7/00
Filed: 2005-07-21
Abstract: A line generating device (5, fig.1) generates two fan-shaped beams of light at an angle to each other, and projects the beams onto an adjacent surface, e.g. 51 where the beams are visible as lines on the surface. A user has access to the intersection of the lines, so that the intersection can be marked or otherwise used in combination with the lines, such as in aligning objects. Two laser diodes (48, 50) may be used for generating the light beams and the beams may be reshaped by lens 42 for producing two separate fan beams 62a, 62b and fan beam 64 which beams intersect. A number of independent claims are present directed to various aspects of a line generating device. Claim 32 relates to the lens construction having first and second lens elements which include reflective and refractive surfaces for light beam shaping.
Patent GB-2413875-A (GB)
Title: System and method for generating transaction based recommendations
Inventor: LORTSCHER JR FRANK DUANE
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A system for generating recommendation data includes an assessment unit (112) and an evaluation unit (116). The assessment unit (112) is configured to receive transaction data (110) for a plurality of transactions and to assess each transaction and generate assessment data based thereon. The evaluation unit (116) is coupled with the assessment unit and configured to receive an evaluation request including a proposed transaction, and generate recommendation data including a certainty indicator which indicates a level of certainty that the proposed transaction will be successful according to predetermined criteria.
Patent GB-2433121-A (GB)
Title: A replaceable cylinder containing components for a machine olfactory device or electronic nose.
Inventor: ALTAWELL NAJIB
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: A machine olfaction device (MOD) or electronic nose has a cylinder that contains for example, sensors and a temperature controller. Said cylinder is contained within a chamber of the device, in use the cylinder is removable and replaceable thus facilitating replacement of old or malfunctioning components. The cylinder may be located in the chamber via a key and keyway. Further releasable electrical connections, sample input, output, and filter pipes may be located on the cylinder for connection in the chamber.
Patent GB-2425911-A (GB)
Title: Spring support of an acoustic transducer in a casing
Inventor: KAJIWARA HIROO
IPC: H04M1/03
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: An acoustic transducer includes a magnetic circuit part 20 and a voice coil 10 operatively connected to the magnetic circuit part 20. A tubular casing accommodates the magnetic circuit part 20 and the voice coil 10. An annular first support spring 7 has an outer peripheral portion embedded and secured in the casing 13. The first support spring 7 extends radially inward from the inner peripheral surface of the casing 13 and has an inner peripheral portion abutting on and fixed to the magnetic circuit part 20. An annular second support spring 14 has an outer peripheral portion abutting on and fixed to one end portion of the casing 13. The second support spring 14 extends radially inward and has an inner peripheral portion abutting on and fixed to the magnetic circuit part 20.
Patent GB-2423403-A (GB)
Title: Distributed language processing system and method of outputting an intermediary signal
Inventor: WANG JUI-CHANG
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: A unified speech input dialogue interface, and a distributed multiple application-dependent language processing unit system with the unified speech recognition function and the unified dialogue interface are provided. The distributed multiple application-dependent language processing unit system uses a speech input interface (310) so that the user can be familiar with a simple, unified interface. Speech received at a receiving unit (312) is recognized (314) and mapped (316) to generate semantic information (311) which is used by a language understanding unit (334) to interrogate a database (332) from which speech-driven commands can be extracted, eg to operate equipment, order by telephone etc. Multiple users can access the system at any one time. The system also improves the speech recognition accuracy and enhances the convenience of use by self-learning personalized dialogue model.
Patent GB-2436077-A (GB)
Title: An emission control device for an engine
Inventor: DRIS ANTONIS
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2006-03-18
Abstract: An emission control device 20 is disclosed having a catalytic brick 21 that can be rotated relative to an exhaust outlet 8 from an engine 10 so as more efficiently utilise the brick 21 and reduce the risk of premature brick 21 failure due to thermal cracking.
Patent GB-2429708-A (GB)
Title: Spherical sulphated cellulose
Inventor: YOSHIDA NAOYUKI
IPC: C08B1/02
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: A process for producing spherical sulphated cellulose comprises a step of subjecting spherical cellulose to sulphate esterification using a mixture of N,N-dimethylformamide and sulphuric anhydride. The spherical cellulose may be crosslinked and may be obtained by using crystalline cellulose as a starting material. The cellulose is typically subjected to an initial dehydration treatment carried out by liquid substitution using a water-soluble solvent, such as N,N-dimethylformamide. After sulphate esterification, the modified cellulose may be neutralized with an alkali. The sulphate esterification treatment may be conducted at 0-70{C. In a further aspect, spherical sulphated cellulose having a sulphur content of 1-10 wt.% is disclosed. A protein absorbing agent comprising the sulphated cellulose is also claimed, which is useful as a filler for affinity chromatography.
Patent GB-2446652-A (GB)
Title: Osteogenic compounds
Inventor: CHOPRA BIKRAMJIT
IPC: A61K31/45
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: Certain 2- and 4- substituted piperidones as defined therein, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs or compositions comprising the same find use in the manufacture of a medicament for promoting bone regrowth and repair, and to methods of treating damaged or broken bones.
Patent GB-2448701-A (GB)
Title: Communication infrastructure with multi port nodes which retransmit messages
Inventor: MASSEL MARK ANTON
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A network connecting subsystems is constructed of nodes. Each node has several ports, which communicate with other nodes or with a subsystem by passing messages. Each message contains a message count. When a message is received on a node, the message count is checked. If the message count is less than a maximum value, the count is increased by one and the message is output on all the ports of the node other than the one on which it was received. A message may contain a flag indicating that it should not be output on a specific port of the node. The count may be used to assign a priority to the messages. A global synchronization signal may be input at any port of a node. The signal is then output to other nodes.
Patent GB-2435777-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting and protecting long frames in a wireless local area network
Inventor: TRAININ SOLOMON
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: Methods and systems for communicating in a wireless network may use long frames each including an aggregation of medium access control (MAC) protocol data units (MPDUs). In certain embodiments, the first MPDU of a frame may be composed in a format compatible with legacy wireless local area network devices designed to read frames having only one MPDU. A field in the first MPDU may include a duration value which may be used to update a Network Allocation Vector (NAV) of the legacy device to refrain from transmitting for the duration of the long frame. Various other embodiments and implementations are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2449717-A (GB)
Title: Footwear carrier
Inventor: HOPKINS SANCHA
IPC: A43B3/24
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: A footwear carrier (20) comprising an outer material layer (22) shaped to closely surround one or more articles of footwear (10) therein and having releasable fastening means (24), in particular a zip, on opposing sides thereof. The carrier has a further material portion (26) attached to an inner side of said outer material layer (22). The footwear carrier is convertible between a first carrier condition in which the outer material layer (22) can be fastened so as to close said article of footwear (10) and said further material portion (26) therein, and a second carrier condition in which the outer material layer is opened allowing said further material portion open out so as to define an bag of greater dimensions than said first usage condition. The outer material layer forms the base of the carrier in the second condition. The further material portion comprises a draw string closure. The footwear comprises a resiliently deformable rubber sole to enable the footwear to be folded into a storage condition and may further comprise an elastic upper which biases the footwear to the storage condition.
Patent GB-2437682-A (GB)
Title: Eyeglasses with signal receiving function
Inventor: LIN CHUNG-HUNG
IPC: G02C11/00
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses include a rim, a first temple and a second temple, a FM receiver built in the first temple, a pair of wireless earphones respectively joined to the first and the second temples and electrically connected to the FM receiver, an LCD fitted on an outward side of the first temple, a control fitted on the first temple for controlling sound volume as well as for tuning the FM receiver with, a Blue Tooth receiving and transmitting module built in the second temple, and a microphone built in the second temple and electrically connected to the Blue Tooth receiving and transmitting module; the wireless earphones are positioned such that when one wears the eyeglasses, the wireless earphones will be near to ears of the wearer; the LCD is used to show the frequency of a channel being received through the FM receiver.
Patent GB-2452274-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of welded components
Inventor: TECCO DORIVAL
IPC: B23K9/04
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: An apparatus and method for the manufacture of welded components, the apparatus comprising welding means (100) at the welding location, means for supporting a substrate (104) to be welded by the welding means (100) at the welding location and machining means (102) arranged to machine the surface of a so-welded component; the apparatus characterised by including: a debris sorter comprising a debris collector (106) for receiving, when in use, machined debris from the surface of a welded component, the debris collector (106) being connected to a debris separator (110) for separating the machined debris by type into at least a first outlet path A and a second outlet path B.