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Patent GB-2480392-A (GB)
Title: Musical instrument stand
Inventor: MOBERLY CARYN ANNE
IPC: G10G5/00
Filed: 2009-12-08
Abstract: A musical instrument stand which offers some protection to the instrument by absorbing mild pressure and knocks through being made of a spring material and configured to allow the components of the stand to bend and rotate in different directions, comprises a base for resting on a floor surface, a back portion extending upwardly from the base, a cradle portion for supporting the weight of the instrument in a vertical direction, and for restraining movement of the instrument in horizontal direc tions, and arms secured to the back portion above the cradle portion to hold the stringed instrument against lateral movement, and the base extending substantial distances to the rear and sides of the cradle portion for stability.
Patent GB-2483355-A (GB)
Title: Cutting tool with curved cutting edge
Inventor: LATRONICO MARK B
IPC: B23D29/00
Filed: 2011-08-26
Abstract: The cutting tool, and a method of making it, includes providing a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge (6, 12 Figure 1) movable into engagement with one another. The first cutting edge comprises an edge tip 502 extending along at least a portion of the cutting edge. The edge tip has a curved surface 502b that is within the range defined by a first line defined by the equation y = 74x2 where x is within the range -0.023 inches â ¤ x â ¤ 0.023 inches and a second line defined by the equation y = 294x2 where x is within the range -0.012 inches â ¤ x â ¤ 0.012 inches. Seven values of y and seven values of x may be used to define the curve.
Patent GB-2494186-A (GB)
Title: Roll Stripper Device and Method
Inventor: CLARK MICHAEL TREVOR
IPC: B21B39/14
Filed: 2011-09-02
Abstract: A roll stripper device comprises a stripper (26, 27) mounted on a stripper support ; a sensor (47, 47a); and a processor. The sensor is adapted to provide a measure of distance to a work roll (21) and the processor is adapted to determine the position of a tip of the stripper (26, 27) relative to the work roll, using the distance provided by the sensor (47).
Patent GB-2497286-A (GB)
Title: Catheter with deformable tip
Inventor: WALTERS JOHN NORMAN
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 2011-12-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to catheters, in particular to catheters for draining fluids from a body cavity or for injecting fluids into a body cavity. A catheter 1 is provided having a first lumen 10 for draining fluids from a body cavity or for injecting a fluid into a body cavity, and a separate, second lumen 11 through which a flexible filament 4, such as a suture, is threaded. The suture is anchored at the proximal end 9 of the catheter 1, extends through the second lumen 11 to the distal portion, exits and re-enters the second lumen via second and third holes 8,7, and returns to the proximal end of the catheter 9, terminating in a free end 5. The suture 4 is threaded such that pulling on the free end 5 deforms the deformable distal portion 3 into a pigtail configuration. The present invention also provides a catheter 1 having a locking mechanism 13 in which the flexible filament 4 used to deform the deformable distal portion 3, such as a suture 4, may be locked in position. Preferably the suture 4 is clamped between a clamping portion and a clamping device 13 to lock the suture 4 in position.
Patent GB-2499789-A (GB)
Title: An optical freespace communication system which selects emitters from an array to provide beam steering
Inventor: BENTON DAVID MARK
IPC: H01S5/42
Filed: 2012-02-27
Abstract: This application concerns acquiring and maintaining optical alignment between a transmitter and receiver in a free-space optical communication system. The transmitter includes a plurality of optical transmitters, such as a VCSEL array or an LED array, located in the focal plane of an optical element such as a lens. Each emitter illuminates a different area vicinity of the receiver. Optical alignment between the transmitter and the receiver can be achieved by selecting the appropriate emitter to use. As either the transmitter or receiver moves, alignment can be maintained simply by switching to another emitter. This beam selection system has significant advantages over prior art mechanical alignment systems. Optionally, more than one emitter may be selected at a time. In one embodiment multiple emitters are selected to provide communication to multiple receivers. Bidirectional communication is envisioned.
Patent GB-2499053-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling secure refreshing of data in a DRAM
Inventor: FELTON DONALD
IPC: G11C11/406
Filed: 2012-02-29
Abstract: An apparatus 2 comprises a dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) 6 for storing data. Refresh control circuitry 10 is provided to control the DRAM 6 to periodically perform a refresh cycle for refreshing the data stored in each memory location of the DRAM 6. A refresh address sequence generator 12 generates a refresh address sequence of addresses 10 identifying the order in which memory locations of the DRAM 6 are refreshed during the refresh cycle. To deter differential power analysis (DPA) attacks on secure data stored in the DRAM 6, the refresh address sequence is generated with the addresses of at least a portion of the memory locations in a random order which varies from refresh cycle to refresh cycle. In order to achieve this, the output of the N-bit sequential address sequence generator (20 figure 2) is logically XORed (22 figure 2) with the output of an N-bit pseudo random number generator output (14 figure 2). This creates an encrypted refresh address pattern which randomly refreshes the DRAM memory locations addresses without seeming to follow a set pattern.
Patent GB-2501277-A (GB)
Title: Jumper arrangement for hybrid riser towers
Inventor: LEGRAS JEAN-LUC BERNARD
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2012-04-18
Abstract: A hybrid riser tower comprises a rigid riser column and a buoyancy tank 32 positioned to apply tension to the riser column 36 by buoyant upthrust when the tower is in an upright orientation for use. At least one jumper support structure 50 is attached to a side of the buoyancy tank 32 between upper and lower ends of the buoyancy tank when the tower is oriented for use. At least one riser connection 60 extends outside the buoyancy tank 32 from a riser pipe of the riser column to the jumper support structure 50, where it connects to a flexible end fitting 54 carried by the jumper support structure 50. The riser connection splays laterally moving from the riser pipe toward the jumper support structure.
Patent GB-2501493-A (GB)
Title: Encoding an image signal using quantizers based on statistics relating to the image signal
Inventor: LASSERRE SA BASTIEN
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2012-04-24
Abstract: An original encoding method for a unit of pixels of an original image signal (101) is a two-stage probabilistic coding mode. The mode provides a first prediction-based encoding of an original coding unit to obtain a pre-coded coding unit, where the pre-coded coding unit comprises a prediction residual quantized in a frequency domain using predefined quantizers. The mode also provides a second encoding of a quantization residual resulting from the difference between the original coding unit and a decoded version of the obtained pre-coded coding unit. The second encoding includes quantizing in the frequency domain the quantization residual using quantizers selected based on statistics depending on the original image signal (101). A preliminary prediction-based encoding of at least one original encoding unit may be carried out, to generate a preliminary quantization residual from which statistics are obtained. The preliminary prediction-based encoding may involve competing between static coding modes to obtain segmentation of a preliminary prediction residual frame portion, where the static coding modes use pre-defined quantizers based on one quantization offset.
Patent GB-2502969-A (GB)
Title: Limiting the total transmit power of a multi SIM wireless device
Inventor: BISHOP ANDREW
IPC: H04W52/28
Filed: 2012-06-11
Abstract: A wireless device has a plurality of SIM cards, each associated with a radio system with a different priority. An upper bound for the transmit power of each of the radio systems is set depending on the current priorities of the radio systems and a current total maximum permitted transmit power of the wireless device. The upper bounds for the transmit power of each of the radio systems are variable over time and are set such that the sum of the upper bounds does not exceed the current maximum permitted transmit power of the wireless device. For each of the radio systems the transmit power of that radio system is limited such that the respective upper bound for the transmit power for that radio system is not exceeded. A minimum power back-off can be applied to each power limit to ensure spare capacity is available for each radio system.
Patent GB-2501559-A (GB)
Title: All weather outdoor cooking device
Inventor: PERKINS DONOVAN HUGH
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 2012-09-03
Abstract: A multipurpose outdoor cooking device allows for different methods of cooking such as grilling and boiling separately or at the same time. The cooking height is adjustable for the regulation of cooking temperature the cooking device may be used with various fuel sources. The cooking device may be dismantled for transportation and may include a water and heat resistant parasol type cover so the cooking device may be used if it rains.
Patent GB-2505671-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle jacking point and reinforcement insert
Inventor: LAKIC ALEX
IPC: B60S11/00
Filed: 2012-09-06
Abstract: An extruded aluminium section insert 18 for use as a vehicle jacking point is provided. The insert comprises a side 25, 27 wall adapted to abut an internal side wall 17, 19 of a vehicle sill box structure, a floor wall 28a, 28b connected to the side wall and adapted to abut a floor wall of a vehicle sill box structure, and a depending flange 20 extending from the floor wall on a side opposite the side wall. The depending flange is adapted to be engaged by a jack and transmit vehicle loads through the floor wall, into the insert side wall to the internal side wall of the sill. The adaption comprising sufficient strength for the intended load. Also provided is a vehicle comprising a box structure sill on each side of the vehicle; the sill is reinforced by an extruded aluminium section 18. A depending flange of the aluminium section extends through a slot (40, fig 2) in the floor of the sill thereby providing a jacking point.
Patent GB-2507081-A (GB)
Title: Full body exercise comprising a sled, sledge or sleigh attached to a person
Inventor: WILSON TUG
IPC: A63B21/012
Filed: 2012-10-18
Abstract: A muscle training system comprises sled arranged to receive weights, weights, and a means of attachment of the sled to a user, such as a backpack harness. The sled may comprise a pair of runners mounted on a base, a mesh for containing components held in the base and a foldable ballast weight pole for fixing the weights in use. The system may comprise walking poles to aid the user pulling the sled. The amount of weight placed on the sled may be varied to provide different levels of resistance. The base may further comprise slots to accept resistance straps to enable to sled to be pulled or for exercise to be carried out when the user is stood on the sled, such as beaming. A door stopper or chair wedge may also be provided for attaching resistance straps. The apparatus may be used to recreate Nordic walking.
Patent GB-2499085-A (GB)
Title: Energy storage system using weights and particulate suspension in deep bore
Inventor: ZARISFI KASRA
IPC: F03D9/02
Filed: 2012-12-12
Abstract: An energy storage system includes at least one weight 10 that moves along a bore 110 excavated underground. The system pumps oil or water 5 into the bore to raise the weights, and uses the fluid 5 to drive a hydraulic motor when they are allowed to fall. There is a seal assembly 19 between the weights 10 and the fluid 5. The weights are immersed in a second high density fluid 12 comprising a suspension of particulate material in a liquid. The particulate material may be a metal such as iron or lead, and the liquid may be oil. There may be means to agitate the suspension, such as a pump, or a mixing device which may use permanent magnets or electric coils in the weight or around the bore. The weight and the fluid suspension may have a density of approximately 2800 kg/m3.
Patent GB-2494353-A (GB)
Title: Application of aluminium-zirconium-titanium-carbon intermediate alloy in deformation process of magnesium and magnesium alloys
Inventor: CHEN XUEMIN
IPC: C22C21/00
Filed: 2011-07-18
Abstract: An application of an aluminum-zirconium-titanium-carbon (Al-Zr-Ti-C) intermediate alloy in the deformation process of magnesium and magnesium alloys. The chemical composition of said Al-Zr-Ti-C intermediate alloy in weight percentage is: 0.01% to 10% of Zr, 0.01% to 10% of Ti, 0.01% to 0.3% of C, and Al accounting for the rest; said deformation process is a plastic molding method; said application is the refinement of magnesium crystal grains or magnesium alloy crystal grains. Also provided is an application method of the Al-Zr-Ti-C intermediate alloy in the continuous casting and rolling of magnesium and magnesium alloy. The aluminum-zirconium-titanium-carbon (Al-Zr-Ti-C) intermediate alloy has a strong nucleation capability and crystal grain refinement effects in magnesium and magnesium alloys, and enables the continuous, scalable production of deformed material of magnesium and magnesium alloy.
Patent GB-2510561-A (GB)
Title: Wireless interface for train diagnostics system comprising backfill channel to retransmit unacknowledged messages
Inventor: O'CONNELL KARL
IPC: B61L15/00
Filed: 2013-02-06
Abstract: A train diagnostics system 1 has an on-board control unit 2 linked by a local area network (LAN 30, Fig.3) to interfaces (31, 33, 35, Fig.3) to train systems and sensors (32, 34, Fig.3); a wireless interface (11, Fig.2) for transmitting diagnostics data from the control unit; and a ground-based server 3 which receives the diagnostics data and processes it to generate diagnostic reports. The wireless interface transmits the diagnostics data in multiple channels, including a live data channel and a backfill data channel for data not successfully transmitted on the in real-time channel. There is a separate software process for each channel, and the real time channel process automatically hands over to the backfill channel process a message for which a positive acknowledgement has not been received when transmitted on the live channel.
Patent GB-2507601-A (GB)
Title: Hooded garment with impact protection
Inventor: FARQUHAR STEWART P
IPC: A41D13/015
Filed: 2013-02-06
Abstract: A hood 40 for a garment comprising a plurality of resiliently deformable members 30f arranged to lie substantially around the cranium of a wearer's head when the hood is raised in use. The resiliently deformable members are concealed from view. The resiliently deformable members are in a spaced apart relationship such that the hood can be moved between a lowered position and raised position, whereby the resiliently deformable members nest together when the hood is lowered, and move apart to substantially cover a wearer's cranium when the hood is raised. The deformable members may be made from foam, having a first foam layer having a different density to the second foam layer. The members can be affixed to the inside 42 of the hood, preferably between an outer layer 41 and an inner lining. The deformable members may be in the form of elongate members, pads or patches. The hood may comprise part of a sweatshirt, jacket or babygro.
Patent GB-2500978-A (GB)
Title: Method of Compressing Graph representations
Inventor: MCDONALD CALLUM DAVID
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: A method of compressing a graph representation such as document, image, video, audio file, and method of solving a problem represented by a graph using graph compression enable improved data searching techniques. The graph representation (fig.2a) includes a plurality of vertices (205 a-i) and a plurality of edges(210a-i). A first clustered graph is generated by clustering the plurality of vertices of the graph representation (fig.2b). Each cluster of vertices is then replaced by a clustered vertex, wherein the clustered vertex inherits edges from the vertices of the cluster. Superfluous edges of the first clustered graph are then removed. A traversal probability for each of the edges that have been removed from the graph representation is determined, and one or more of the edges that have been removed is selected for embedding in the first clustered graph, based upon a traversal probability for each of the edges. Information relating to the one or more edges is then embedded into the first clustered graph. An alternative use for graph compression is for use in optimizing a compressed version of a scenario tree.
Patent GB-2501368-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for stimulating the trigeminal nerve
Inventor: WOOD PAULA
IPC: A61H9/00
Filed: 2013-02-28
Abstract: An apparatus for relieving breathlessness or dyspnoea comprises a support 5 worn on the head and having means to stimulate a users trigeminal nerve in the region of the cheek on the face by means of a steady or pulsed flow of gas directed to cause slight pressure and a cooling effect, or by means of direct contact with a cooling device or by electrical stimulation with electrodes. A source 1 of forced air from a fan 13 or a compressed gas cylinder may be directed via a flexible conduit 4 and a bore through an arm of a frame 5 similar to spectacles supported on the nose and ears to an outlet 50 located above the user's cheek so that a jet of air is directed downwardly onto the region of the trigeminal nerve TN. The frame 5 could also support a nasal cannula NV. A patient monitor such as a pulse oximeter PO and breathing monitor may control the air supply.
Patent GB-2519497-A (GB)
Title: Foldable barrier and electrical control system
Inventor: ALSTON JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: E06B11/02
Filed: 2013-03-28
Abstract: A vehicle access and crowd control barrier comprises a boom arm 1 having a primary arm element 21 which is driven between a closed blocking position and an open access position and a secondary arm element 22 pivotally attached to the primary arm element and adapted to rotate with the movement thereof, wherein the second arm element rotates through 180Â° so that the arm elements are folded together in overlying relationship in the open position and are extended in longitudinal coaxial relationship in said closed position. A drive mechanism for use with a barrier is adapted to move a primary arm element between open and closed positions about a horizontally disposed pivot axis mounted upon a support post. An excitation circuit, computer readable medium and communication device for usage within a barrier control system are also claimed.
Patent GB-2510651-A (GB)
Title: Spread spectrum communication system with separate spreading codes for header and payload portions
Inventor: OKEHIE OBIOMA CHIEDOZIE DONALD
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2013-04-11
Abstract: The invention discloses a spread spectrum communication system for framed data. It may be used to improve satellite broadcasting, e.g. DVB-S2 broadcasts. Payload data 222 of a frame is passed through a modulator to map the data onto modulation symbols. The output from this modulator is spread using a selected first spreading code S1 selected from a plurality of first spreading codes which have mutually different spreading factors. This allows payload data to be transmitted with a variable spreading factor. A header of the frame contains 231 physical layer signaling data (PLS) and an indication of the selected first spreading code. At least a portion of this header is spread using a second spreading code S2. The spreading factor of the second spreading code is greater than or equal to the spreading factor of each of the first spreading codes. This ensures that the header can always be received, even when the SNR is poor. The header may additionally include a start of frame (SOF) indication 203, spread using a third spreading code S3. The frame is modulated onto an RF carrier for transmission. There are transmitter and receiver embodiments. In an embodiment the receiver differentially encodes a received baseband signal (see Fig. 14) and the differentially encoded signal is correlated with a stored expected version of the differentially encoded signal in order to detect the start of the frame.
Patent GB-2514104-A (GB)
Title: Coupler with attachment pin detection
Inventor: HILL IAN
IPC: E02F9/26
Filed: 2013-05-12
Abstract: A coupler for coupling an attachment to an excavator, the coupler including a pin detection system for detecting the presence of a attachment pin against a pin-engaging surface in its pin-receiving recess 122, and means for indicating to an operator that the pin 26 has been detected. The pin detection system comprises a contact member 152 that engages with an electro-mechanical switch 54 and is pivotably movable between a rest state and a displaced state. The system allows the operator to determine that the pin is correctly located in the recess before activating a latch to hold the pin.
Patent GB-2499163-A (GB)
Title: System and method for capturing text for an online application
Inventor: PERLMAN STEPHEN G
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2011-10-27
Abstract: A system and method for entering text within a video game application are described. For example, a system according to one embodiment of the invention comprises: a video game hosting service to execute a video game in response to user input; a client device to communicate with the video game hosting service over a first communication channel, wherein the client device has a first user input device communicatively coupled thereto, and wherein control signals for the video game are generated in response to input from the first user input device and transmitted from the client device to the video game hosting service over the first communication channel, the video game hosting service controlling a video game in response to receipt of the control signals; a display device communicatively coupled to the client device, the display device to display video of the video game.
Patent GB-2514570-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle light
Inventor: MCHARRIE ALASTAIR JOHN
IPC: B62J6/02
Filed: 2013-05-28
Abstract: A light 1 suitable for a bicycle has a plurality of visible light beams 3 that shine at different respective angles to both the vertical plane and horizontal plane relative to the normal orientation of the bicycle during travel and a means for attaching the light to the bicycle.
Patent GB-2512953-A (GB)
Title: Grip Iron
Inventor: FORD-WILLCOCKS HARRY
IPC: A45D1/14
Filed: 2013-06-13
Abstract: The iron 10 has an open configuration and a closed configuration and includes a first arm 12 with a fixed end 22, a first body 20, a first opposing portion 18 and a grip handle 24. A second arm 14 includes a second fixed end 28, a second body 26, a second opposing portion 24 and a hinge 16. The hinge is operative to pivotally attach the fixed end of the first arm to the fixed end of the second arm. At least a portion of the grip handle extends away from the first body towards the second arm. When the iron is in the open configuration the first opposing portion is separated from the second opposing portion. When the iron is in the closed configuration the first opposing portion is in contact with the second opposing portion. When the iron is in the open configuration bringing the grip handle towards the second arm is operative to bring the iron into the closed configuration. Preferably the iron includes at least one heating plate (30, Figure 3) and a water tank (42, Figure 3) to provide a steam function.