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Patent GB-2483441-A (GB)
Title: Putting aid
Inventor: WOOD SIMON JAMES
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2010-09-07
Abstract: A putting aid comprises a lanyard 10 having a loop 14 for wearing about the neck of a golfer and a linking portion 18 which, in use, extends between the loop and the putter. The linking portion 18 has mounted thereon a connecting element 22 for connecting the lanyard 10 to a handle 8 of the putter. The lanyard 10 being of sufficient length, or being adjustable to a sufficient length, that it may be worn around a golfer's neck so as to bear some of the weight of the putter whilst allowing the golfer to play a putting shot with the putter. The connecting element 22 may comprise a spigot (22, figure 2) for engagement with a hole (24) in the end of the putter, or the connecting element may comprise a cap which fits over an end of the handle of the putter.
Patent GB-2486396-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle internal sunshade for driver
Inventor: KHAN-SULLMAN RUSSELL
IPC: B60J1/20
Filed: 2010-10-04
Abstract: The sunshade comprises: at least one panel 1, 2 of material providing an aperture or other opening to allow reversible passage of a rear-view mirror through the panel(s) for fitting or removal, lips of opening/aperture fitting around the mirror and/or its support means, when the device is functionally deployed, so that it occupies a position between the mirror and the windscreen; the sunshade comprises a separable second part 6 for providing greater cover of the windscreen when the vehicle is parked, reversibly attachable to the panel(s) by attachment means 7. The second part 6 also has means 9 for attachment to part of the vehicle, e.g. the windscreen. The sunshade can be provided with a support means that allows deployment of it outside of the vehicle as a warning device, e.g. if the vehicle is broken down.
Patent GB-2484975-A (GB)
Title: A calf raises exerciser
Inventor: MORTON LEE
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 2010-10-29
Abstract: A height adjustable exercise device comprising a knee rest 1 with foam pads 2, attached to a foot rest 7 by way of a rubber resistance band 6. The resistance band determines the strength needed to perform a seated calf raise exercise. Preferably the resistance band is clamped at one end to allow the length of the band to be adjusted.
Patent GB-2474385-A (GB)
Title: Monte carlo method for laplace inversion of NMR data
Inventor: PRANGE MICHAEL
IPC: G01N24/08
Filed: 2009-07-13
Abstract: Methods and related systems are described for extracting information about a system of nuclear spins including: performing a plurality of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) measurements on the system of nuclear spins; acquiring NMR data from each of the plurality of NMR measurements; performing data inversion using a random-sampler to generate an ensemble of spectra so as to extract information about the system of nuclear spins; and analysing the performed random-sampler inversion results to extract information about the system of nuclear spins.
Patent GB-2477035-A (GB)
Title: Infant carrier apparatus having multiple seating positions
Inventor: ZENG XIANG YONG
IPC: A47D13/10
Filed: 2011-01-14
Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus having multiple seating positions comprises a support frame 102, a seat assembly 104 connected with the support frame, and a backrest assembly 105 including a backrest frame 126. The seat assembly includes a first seat frame 132 and a second seat frame 134, and the second seat frame is operable to rotate relative to the first seat frame between an unfolded position and a folded position. The backrest frame is operable to rotate about a pivot axle (150, figure 2) relative to the support frame, wherein the folded position of the second seat frame is substantially parallel and adjacent to the backrest frame. Because the second seat frame can be conveniently folded to a disabled state adjacent to the backrest frame, erroneous use of the second seat frame can be prevented. The second seat frame allows a child to face towards the rear of the stroller (figure 7), car seat, swing, rocker etc. with the backrest suitably adjusted.
Patent GB-2490726-A (GB)
Title: Diverter arrangement for a roller conveyor
Inventor: SMART ADRIAN
IPC: B65G13/07
Filed: 2011-05-13
Abstract: A diverter arrangement 10 for a roller conveyor 12 includes plural rows of switch rollers 24. Drive arrangements 36 are provided for the switch rollers 26, and each arrangement 36 comprises a pair of stub shafts 38. At least one spool 46 is provided on each side of each stub shaft 38, and a respective drive belt 34 extends around each spool 46 and a respective switch roller 26. For replacement, the drive belts 34 can be moved off a free end of the respective stub shaft 38.
Patent GB-2492392-A (GB)
Title: Quantiser selection using rate-distortion criteria
Inventor: LASSERRE SEBASTIEN
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2011-06-30
Abstract: Encoding at least one block of pixels includes the following steps: transforming pixel values in the spatial domain for said block into a plurality of coefficients each having a coefficient type representing the frequency range of the coefficient, determining a set of quantizers each associated with a corresponding coefficient type such that an estimated quality parameter in the spatial domain, expressed as a function of the estimated distortions associated with each quantizer of the set, meets a predetermined criterion while ensuring that the sum of rates each associated with a quantizer of the set is minimised, quantizing at least one coefficient having a given coefficient type into a quantized symbol using the quantizer determined for said given coefficient type and encoding the quantized symbol.
Patent GB-2495129-A (GB)
Title: Selecting beamformer coefficients using a regularization signal with a delay profile matching that of an interfering signal
Inventor: SORENSEN KARSTEN VANDBORG
IPC: G10K11/34
Filed: 2011-09-30
Abstract: A plurality of sensors, such as microphones, receive a signal from an interfering source (e.g. 206, Fig. 1). Each sensor produces an electrical signal (x1, x2, x3) upon receipt of the interfering signal. The electrical signals are produced at respective different delay times, creating an interference delay pattern. A plurality of regularization signals (n1, n2, n3) are generating, having a delay pattern matching the interference delay pattern. In a preferred embodiment, each of the regularization signals is a white noise signal. The regularization signal is perceived as emanating from the source of the interference. The regularization signals are used in determining beamformer coefficients for use in detecting a target signal (e.g. d1, Fig. 1). For example, the regularization signals may be mixed with signals from respective sensors, before the signals are input to a processing block 404 for determining beamformer coefficients. Alternatively, the beamformer coefficients may be based solely on the generated regularization signals. The invention may be applied, in a microphone array embodiment, to detect audio signals suffering from localised interference. However RF communication, radar and sonar embodiments are also briefly mentioned.
Patent GB-2487870-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric epitaxy and application thereof
Inventor: YIN HAIZHOU
IPC: H01L21/265
Filed: 2010-10-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming asymmetric field-effect-transistors. The method includes forming a gate structure on top of a semiconductor substrate, the gate structure including a gate stack and spacers adjacent to sidewalls of the gate stack, and having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; performing angled ion-implantation from the first side of the gate structure in the substrate, thereby forming an ion-implanted region adjacent to the first side, wherein the gate structure prevents the angled ion-implantation from reaching the substrate adjacent to the second side of the gate structure; and performing epitaxial growth on the substrate at the first and second sides of the gate structure. As a result, epitaxial growth on the ion-implanted region is much slower than a region experiencing no ion-implantation. A source region formed to the second side of the gate structure by the epitaxial growth has a height higher than a drain region formed to the first side of the gate structure by the epitaxial growth. A semiconductor structure formed thereby is also provided.
Patent GB-2503930-A (GB)
Title: Dielectrically loaded antenna with PCB feeder structure and mounting tabs, mounted to RF PCB
Inventor: CHRISTIE ANDREW
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 2012-07-13
Abstract: A radiofrequency RF circuit assembly comprises a dielectrically loaded antenna 10 with a bore or passage 14B through the core, a printed circuit board PCB feeder structure 16 secured in the passage 14B with exposed antenna mounting projections 16PP,18F at each end of the passage 14B, at least one of which is conductive, and a PCB 12 with an aperture 12C in which the antenna 10 is mounted. The antenna 10 may be a backfire helical antenna. The PCB 12 may have a conductive layer 21 extending towards a side edge portion of the aperture 12C52, which may be a ground plane. The mounting projections 16PP,18F may include conductive tabs 18FP which can connect to the PCB 12. Also presented, a dielectrically loaded antenna 10 comprises a passage 14B extending through the core and a longitudinal laminate board feeder structure 16 through the passage and a lateral laminate board 18 at one end of the core, having exposed mounting projections 18F extending beyond the core sides, which may be perpendicular to the longitudinal laminate board 16.
Patent GB-2504359-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling an engine having an exhaust gas recirculation apparatus and an exhaust gas treatment apparatus
Inventor: EAGER ANTONY JAMES
IPC: F01N3/025
Filed: 2012-07-27
Abstract: The method controls an engine 1000 comprising a combustion unit 1010, such as a diesel engine, an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) apparatus 1020 and an exhaust gas treatment apparatus 1030, such as a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) module. The diesel engine comprises one or more cylinders, an inlet 1011 and outlet 1012. The EGR comprises a conduit 1023 having an inlet 1021 and outlet 1022, and an EGR valve 1025 movable between an open and closed position to regulate flow of exhaust gas through the conduit. A controller is configured to control the position of the EGR valve using a primary signal. The method comprises the step of providing a secondary signal to override the primary signal, the secondary signal instructing that the EGR valve should remain in the closed position to prevent exhaust gas flow through the conduit; and injecting fuel upstream of the EGR valve for combustion in the exhaust gas treatment apparatus, preferably to regenerate the DPF or SCR.
Patent GB-2490849-A (GB)
Title: Di-asprin derivatives for use in the treatment of colorectal cancer
Inventor: PERRY CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A61K31/60
Filed: 2011-02-15
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of di-aspirin (bis(2-carboxyphenyl)succinate) and its derivatives in the treatment of colon and colorectal cancer. It also relates to novel derivatives of di-aspirin and to a method of synthesis of the di-aspirin and its derivatives.
Patent GB-2507729-A (GB)
Title: Checking Quality of Multiple Audio Video Sources
Inventor: MCKINNELL JONATHAN
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2012-11-05
Abstract: The quality of audio video content is monitored by apparatus which includes an input (3) for receiving audio video content from each of multiple sources (2). An analyser (6) is arranged to receive the audio video content from the input and analyse the content (e.g. in accordance with user selectable metrics or by comparing inter-source qualities). A warning signal for each of the respective sources is asserted if the analyser determines that the content from that source is deficient (e.g. does not match the selected stored (8) metrics for that source or does not match the quality of content from another source by a given amount). The analyser may determine if the movement of the image source is above a threshold, detect the presence of flashes in an image, whether a source has dropped one or more frames by comparing the difference between successive frames or may detect a departure in exposure level for a source by comparison of available bit depth to a threshold. Alternatively, the analyser may analyse the audio signal of the content.
Patent GB-2493899-A (GB)
Title: Hat channel adaptor for sprinkler support assembly
Inventor: SILCOX PAUL S F
IPC: A62C35/68
Filed: 2011-06-24
Abstract: An adaptor is provided that is configured to receive a support assembly for mounting a flexible fire sprinkler fitting in a ceiling support structure formed of parallel, spaced beams. The adaptor includes first and second long sides configured to be secured to each beam of an adjacent pair of beams, and first and second short sides configured to be secured to the support assembly. One end of each long side is joined by the first short side, and an opposed end of each long side is joined by the second short side such that the first and second long sides are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the first and second short sides, whereby the adaptor is a generally elongated, hollow, rectangular structure. The adaptor permits the support assembly to be mounted in a suspended ceiling formed of hat channel or metal stud furring.
Patent GB-2499527-A (GB)
Title: Riserless pollutionless drilling system
Inventor: POTTER PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: E21B7/128
Filed: 2011-07-29
Abstract: The invention provides a drilling system for drilling subsea wells from a floating mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU), the system comprising a subsea BOP. The system is distinctive in that the subsea BOP has relative small weight and size, the system includes no marine riser but the system comprises: flexible choke and kill lines arranged between the subsea BOP and the MODU, means for drill string guidance and cleaning, for guiding when inserting or taking out a drill string from the BOP and for drill string cleaning when pulling the drill string out from the BOP, means for controlled leakage of seawater into a recovery funnel arranged below the means for drill string cleaning but above the BOP, and means for return from the recovery funnel to the MODU of drilling fluid and seawater leaked into the recovery funnel.
Patent GB-2511565-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for a steering column
Inventor: BARTON LAURIE
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 2013-03-08
Abstract: An apparatus for a steering column of a vehicle, the apparatus comprising a mounting bracket 10, a housing 20, and a clamping mechanism for clamping or unclamping the housing relative to the mounting bracket. The clamping mechanism comprises a clamping bolt 10 that connects a first side 12 of the mounting bracket with a second side 14 of the mounting bracket, the clamping bolt passing through at least a part of the housing. The housing is attached, by the clamping bolt, to the mounting bracket when the clamping mechanism is unclamped, and the housing is detachable from the mounting bracket and the clamping bolt when the clamping mechanism is clamped. The clamping bolt may comprise a section 32 with a flat surface (34, 25, figure 2) and the housing may comprise an opening 22 and a slot 24. An interlocking may be made by aligning the flat surface with the slot when the clamping bolt extends through the opening.
Patent GB-2512601-A (GB)
Title: Transmitters and methods for transmitting signals
Inventor: TAYLOR MATTHEW PAUL ATHOL
IPC: H03M13/27
Filed: 2013-04-02
Abstract: When a new frame of symbols is input to an interleaver 204, the output selector 402 performs skips to avoid reading symbols from the new frame before all the symbols of the old frame have been read out. The symbols from the new frame that would have been read out in the absence of the skips are stored in a buffer 801 and then read out during generation of the interleaved new frame. A similar technique may be used when the interleaving depth and sequence is reconfigured. The technique enables a separation and a correct interleaving order to be maintained between frames without adversely affecting latency and without having to transmit dummy signals. The buffer is small and may comprise memory elements of the interleaver that are otherwise unused during the procedure.
Patent GB-2503554-A (GB)
Title: Controlling power consumption in a communication terminal
Inventor: SHIMIZU HIROTOSHI
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2013-04-29
Abstract: A communication terminal is disclosed comprising a transmitting unit to transmit a signal, such as an SCRI, to request a transition to a power-saving state; a timer, which has a first time P and a second time S longer than the first; and a determining unit to determine whether the request signal is transmitted S112 based on the second time S108, S111, after it is transmitted S105 in accordance with the first time expiring S104. This determination may be based on whether the terminal is already in the power-saving state S106. The first and second times may be different in different terminals. The determination process may be performed when the terminal display is shut down, or may start a pre-determined time after the display is shut down. The use of two times in implementing the fast dormancy function allows power to be conserved, while suppressing the increase in signal traffic. A processor mountable on a terminal comprising the timer and determining unit, and a transmission control method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2498897-A (GB)
Title: Patient Specific Implants
Inventor: METZGER ROBERT
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 2011-10-21
Abstract: An endoprosthetic device includes a monolithic meniscal implant (100) having a three-dimensional patient - specific tibial engagement surface (102) nesting in and complementary to a proximal surface of the proximal tibia of a patient and a femoral articulating surface (104) opposite to the tibial engagement surface for articulating with a femoral condyle of the patient. The meniscal implant includes a first portion (106) and a second remainder portion (110), wherein the first portion is compressible relative to the second remainder portion.
Patent GB-2499164-A (GB)
Title: Appliance network connectivity apparatus
Inventor: INDOVINA MARK ALLEN
IPC: H02J13/00
Filed: 2011-11-29
Abstract: An appliance network connectivity apparatus includes a voltage sensor that generates a signal at an output that is proportional to a voltage provided to the appliance. A current sensor generates a signal at an output that is proportional to a current flowing through the appliance. A processor determines the electrical characteristics of power consumed by the appliance and executes web server software for communicating data through a network. A relay controls power from the power source to the appliance. A memory stores the electrical characteristics. A network interface provides the electrical characteristics to the network.
Patent GB-2505754-A (GB)
Title: Humidifying apparatus
Inventor: STANIFORTH MARK JOSEPH
IPC: B01J19/10
Filed: 2012-03-06
Abstract: A humidifying apparatus comprises a nozzle 14 having at least one first air inlet 30, at least one first air outlet 44. A first interior passage 48 conveys air from the first air inlet(s) to the first air outlet(s). At least one second air inlet 40, at least one second air outlet 52, and a second interior passage 54 conveys air from the second air inlet(s) to the second air outlet(s). The nozzle defines a bore 20 through which air from outside the humidifying apparatus is drawn by air emitted from the air outlets 44, 52. A body 12 on which the nozzle is mounted comprises a base 56 and a water tank 100 mounted on the base. The base comprises a flow generating means 64, 66 generating a first air flow through the first interior passage and a second air flow through the second interior passage. A reservoir 118 receives water from the water tank. A transducer 126 atomizes water located in the reservoir. A first air passageway 60 conveys the first air flow to the first air inlet(s), and a second air passageway 62 conveys the second air flow over the reservoir and to the second air inlet(s).
Patent GB-2517186-A (GB)
Title: Radial P-N junction nanowire solar cells
Inventor: LIM CHENG GUAN
IPC: H01L31/0735
Filed: 2013-08-14
Abstract: A photovoltaic device comprising at least one nanowire structure fixed to a substrate, wherein each of the at least one nanowire structures comprise: a heavily doped p-type core 120 having a proximal end fixed to the substrate 110 and a distal end extending away from the substrate 110; and a n-type shell 130 around the p-type core 120. Also disclosed is a method of forming the above photovoltaic device comprising growing the above core 120 and shell 130 on the substrate 110. The p-type core 120 may be formed of GaAs and the n-type shell 130 may comprise AlxGa(1-x)As where x is less than or equal to 0.2. The n-type shell 130 may have a thickness of between 20nm and 50nm, preferably 30nm. The p-type core 120 may have a diameter greater than 300nm. The length of the at least one nanowire structure may be between 5Âµm and 7Âµm, preferably 6Âµm. The substrate 110 may comprise silicon, it may comprise a graphitic layer.
Patent GB-2518858-A (GB)
Title: Graphene
Inventor: RUSSO SAVERIO
IPC: C01B31/04
Filed: 2013-10-02
Abstract: A method of producing a substantially uniformly-doped relatively large area multi-layered graphene element 10 comprises the steps of forming openings 12 in the graphene element and holding the graphene element and a dopant (16, figure 1c) under low pressure conditions at an elevated temperature for a period of time. The openings may be formed by drilling, preferably using a laser, or by etching. The dopant preferably comprises iron (III) chloride. The graphene element may be formed by the transfer of monolayer CVD deposited graphene layers. A further method of producing a substantially uniformly-doped relatively large area multi-layered graphene element comprises the steps of forming the graphene element by an epitaxial growth technique and holding the graphene element and a dopant under low pressure conditions at an elevated temperature for a period of time. Also disclosed are substantially uniformly-doped relatively large area graphene elements produced by the methods of the invention.
Patent GB-2522609-A (GB)
Title: Electronic gaming machine with die-based random result generator
Inventor: NAICKER THEO
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2013-12-11
Abstract: An electronic gaming machine for use with at least one die 210a/b comprises a processor; a computer program that, when executed by the processor, causes the electronic gaming machine to perform a set of functions including causing each of the at least one die to randomly land in one of a multiple of resting positions of that die; determining a symbol that corresponds with the resting position of that die; and performing an action based at least in part on the determined symbol. The electronic gaming device may further comprise a shaker device 202 for causing each of the dice to randomly land, and a camera 204 for determining the corresponding symbol. The gaming device may further determine a characteristic of the dice and perform a second action based on the determined characteristic. The characteristic may comprise a colour of the dice or an order designation. The gaming device may further be configured to facilitate playing a real type wager game wherein an action performed may comprise selecting a position of a reel. Also envisaged is a gaming machine wherein a first action is based upon a determined characteristic of the die.