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Patent GB-2432664-A (GB)
Title: Optical encoder using ring-configured photodiode array
Inventor: WONG WENG FEI
IPC: G01D5/347
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A photodiode array 100 and an encoder 120 utilizing the same are disclosed. The encoder 120 includes the photodiode array 100, a code wheel 110, a light source 124, and an optical system 122. The photodiode array 100 includes a plurality of photodiodes (101, Fig. 9) arranged in a ring. Each photodiode includes an annular sector of the ring and each photodiode generates a signal determined by the optical radiation incident on the photodiode. The photodiode array is characterized by an array center. The code wheel 110 includes an annular array of alternating code strips disposed about a code wheel axis, the code wheel moving relative to the photodiode array about the code wheel axis. The light source 124, which may comprise a number of LEDs and a collimating lens, illuminates the code wheel and the optical system 122, such as a lens, forms an image of the code wheel having alternating light and dark bands on the photodiode array. The photodiodes may be arranged in a plurality of groups around the ring, in which each photodiode is assigned to a class. A sum circuit may be operable to generate a signal related to a sum of said signals from all of the photodiodes in one of said classes.
Patent GB-2434194-A (GB)
Title: Liquid heater
Inventor: REID JOHN NICHOLAS
IPC: A47J31/54
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A liquid heater is described that is suitable to heater a cupful of water in a beverage dispensing machine. The heater comprises a vertical elongate heating chamber 10, an inlet 12 near the bottom of the chamber for admission of cold liquid into the chamber, an outlet 14a near the top of the chamber for discharge of hot liquid from the chamber, a heating element 24 arranged within the chamber, and valves 16a and 44 for closing off the inlet 12 and the outlet 14 to allow the pressure in the chamber 10 to rise as the liquid temperature rises. In the invention, the heating element 24 comprises resistance wire encased within a metal tube filled with an electrically insulating material.
Patent GB-2449898-A (GB)
Title: Central heating radiator draining tool/device
Inventor: HARRIS IAN MARK
IPC: E03B7/08
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: A tool/device to assist in draining of a radiator 10 comprises a body 1, 2 located around and in a sealed engagement with a flow or return pipe (15, fig 4) that supplies fluid to the radiator 10, and a spout 3 used to communicate fluid drained from the radiator 10 to a container (13). The body may comprise of two halves 1, 2 clipped together with a flexible split grommet seal 4 or non setting material such as petroleum jelly or putty that sits and seals around the pipes (15). Spout 3 may have a drip prevention means to prevent fluid running back under the tool. The grommet seal 4 may have a bead of non setting putty (16, fig 5) on top of it to prevent fluid running down the pipes. Seals 4 having varying sized bores may be used to seal pipes of different diameters.
Patent GB-2436507-A (GB)
Title: Method, apparatus and system to generate an interrupt by monitoring an external interface
Inventor: LEE DAVID
IPC: G06F13/24
Filed: 2005-12-28
Abstract: In some embodiments, a method, apparatus and system to generate an interrupt by monitoring an external interface are presented. In this regard, an interrupt agent is introduced to communicate over a serial interface with an input/output (I/O) extender and to save a relevant status of the I/O extender in a memory. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
Patent GB-2451500-A (GB)
Title: The skill boot
Inventor: MCINTOSH JOHN
IPC: A43B5/02
Filed: 2007-08-02
Abstract: A football boot used by players, coaches, teachers and managers by acting as an aid for learning and developing techniques and skills. The boot is designed to highlight key contact areas 1,2,3,4 required during a variety of football techniques and skills. These highlighted areas will help to teach, learn and develop the correct use of the technique or skill. The boot is suitable for all ages, sizes and ability level of players.
Patent GB-2443320-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of packet data in mobile communications systems
Inventor: RAYNE MARK WENTWORTH
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: A TETRA communications system has a TETRA V+D radio coverage as far as a boundary 3. A TETRA terminal operating in direct mode can set up a circuit mode data call with a packet mode gateway 6 in order to send data packets to the gateway through the DMO circuit mode data channel. The gateway sends the packets on to for example a database via the TETRA V+D infrastructure using TETRA packet data protocol. Alternatively terminal 7 can send the data packets to gateway 6 inside specially labelled SDS messages. This provides a method of extending packet data coverage to black spots in the TETRA V+D coverage. Packet data can also be exchanged between mobile terminals independently of the network infrastructure by tunnelling the data through a circuit mode connection or SDS.
Patent GB-2440702-A (GB)
Title: Method for implementation and parameter settings of a voltage enhancement circuit for amplifiers as an integrated circuit (IC)
Inventor: ELIA AVNER
IPC: H03F1/02
Filed: 2006-05-21
Abstract: Voltage Enhancement Circuitry (VEC) for amplifiers, suitable of being implemented as an Integrated Circuit (IC), that comprises a VEC driver with a low output resistance (Rdson) while being in its inactive mode and a linearly increasing resistance that is changing linearly with the input control signal, while entering into its active mode, above a determined threshold; external contacts in the VEC, for connecting, whenever required, external feedback elements across the contacts; an external feedback loop connected to an input of the VEC driver, for sensing changes in the enhancement power; a threshold programming module, for externally programming and determining a threshold level for the input signal, above which enhancement is provided shaping the amplified video envelope pulse; an I-Boost module for sampling the amplitude of the video envelope input current and for amplifying the input current up to a pre-defined level; and a current controlled bias circuit for shifting, whenever required, the bias of the lower and/or of the upper valves of the VEC driver.
Patent GB-2455746-A (GB)
Title: Solution processing techniques for OTFTs and OLEDs
Inventor: HALLS JONATHAN
IPC: H01L51/40
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A patterned sacrificial layer 202 (eg metal) is formed on a substrate surface and a layer of anti-wetting material 204 such as a SAM layer is deposited by spin coating on the remaining substrate surface. The sacrificial layer is removed to leave a substrate surface with an anti-wetting layer pattern. Organic semiconductor material may be deposited by spin or dip-coating which de-wets into the pattern defined by the anti-wetting layer. Further device layers may be deposited to form stacked structures. The technique may be used for fabricating OTFTs and OLEDs.
Patent GB-2456007-A (GB)
Title: Method and means of calibrating plural antennas of a communication device
Inventor: GALE SIMON
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: A method or means of calibrating a plurality of antennas 12-1, 12-2, 12-n of a first device 10 comprises transmitting pilot signals from each of the plurality of antennas 12 of a first device 10 to an antenna on a second device 14. The pilot signals received by the second device 14 are processed to find a first value relating to the amplitude and/or phase of each pilot signal relative to that of a selected pilot signal. Each of the said first values is then transmitted from the second device 14 to the first device 10. The second device 14 then transmits pilot signals to the first device 10. The pilot signals received at the first device 10 are processed to find a second value relating to the amplitude and/or phase of the pilot signal received at each antenna element 12 relative to that of a pilot signal received on a selected antenna element. Each of the first and second values found is then used to calculate correction factors for each of the antennas 12 of the first device 10. The pilot signals employed may cover a number of frequencies. The first device 10 may be a base station and the second device 14 may be a mobile terminal. Each antenna 12 of the first device 10 may relate to respective transmitters 18 and receivers 20.
Patent GB-2442669-A (GB)
Title: Detecting video format information in a sequence of video pictures
Inventor: CAVIEDES JORGE
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2006-09-14
Abstract: Gradient analysis may be utilized to determine frame and field repeat patterns in input video data. Those frame and field repeat patterns may then be analyzed to match them with characteristic patterns associated with telecine 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown video data, for example. In addition, a progressive detector may use combing analysis to determine whether or not a particular field is progressive or interlaced data. Then, this information, together with a field flag which indicates whether field or frame analysis is appropriate, may be utilized to distinguish telecine 2:2 or 3:2 pulldowns and interlaced and progressive data in some embodiments.
Patent GB-2447740-A (GB)
Title: Toy apparatus having toy member moveable relative to play base
Inventor: BUCKLEY MARK
IPC: A63H3/52
Filed: 2008-03-10
Abstract: Toy apparatus 2 includes base 4 and toy 16 moveable relative to the base between first and second positions via movement means. During movement, toy 16 is separated away from base 4 by the movement means. Toy 16 may engage with base 4 in the first and second positions, and disengage during movement. Toy 16 may engage second toy 90 in the second position. Second toy 90 may move relative to base 4, e.g. using the same movement means as to 16. The movement means may comprise an arm rotatably mounted with respect to the base via cog or gear mechanisms in engagement with a rack provided on a moveable belt (see fig. 1a). The movement means may allow toy 16 to assume two or more orientations during movement. Toy 16 may magnetically engage with the movement means during movement, and magnetically engage with toy 90 after movement. In a preferred embodiment the toy apparatus is in the form of a horse box, toy 16 is a human doll, and toy 90 is a horse doll, with the first and second positions representing driving the horse box (fig. 5a) and riding a horse (fig. 5b) respectively.
Patent GB-2445318-A (GB)
Title: A floor care appliance with an accessory caddy
Inventor: GORDON EVAN A
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: A floor care appliance comprises a suction nozzle 250, an upright portion with a handle 121 and an accessory caddy 20, wherein the accessory caddy 20 is placed in a stored position in front of the handle 121 and above the suction nozzle 250. The caddy 20 preferably has a pair of cut outs 20C for placement over the suction nozzle 250 and a plurality of pockets for storing accessories such as the hose, cleaning tools and cleaning supplies.
Patent GB-2459275-A (GB)
Title: Mobile drum tuition studio
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER SENIOR
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 2008-04-16
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a fully functional and mobile drum tuition studio contained within a truck. The drum truck preferably includes: a drum kit with cymbals and a music stand; a television with integrated DVD player; speakers; an amplifier; a metronome; an MP3 player or CD player; and seating for both pupil and teacher encased within a bespoke 'back box' for a 3.5 tonne truck base. This is a fully mobile and self sufficient studio which can be used to host drum lessons anywhere. The material taught within the truck is hosted by a teacher, in the format of books and accompanying DVD presentations.
Patent GB-2455600-A (GB)
Title: Compact lens system having four aspheric lenses
Inventor: YASUHIKO ABE
IPC: G02B9/34
Filed: 2008-08-11
Abstract: A compact lens system consisting of four lenses, comprises a first lens 1 that is a meniscus lens with positive refractive power and having aspheric surfaces on both sides and a convex surface on a surface facing an object; a second lens 2 formed of a biconcave lens having aspheric surfaces on both sides; a third lens 3 having aspheric surfaces on both sides and having positive refractive power; and a fourth lens 4 formed of a biconcave lens having aspheric surfaces on both sides and an inflection point on an image facing surface. The first 1 through fourth 4 lenses are arranged sequentially from the object, and an aperture diaphragm is disposed on the object side of the first lens.
Patent GB-2463446-A (GB)
Title: Honeycomb construction system
Inventor: ALDERSON ANDREW
IPC: B32B3/12
Filed: 2008-09-15
Abstract: A honeycomb is formed of a plurality of node and ligament elements, the node and ligament elements being discrete components which are connected to form the honeycomb. A kit of nodes and ligaments for constructing a honeycomb is also disclosed. The ligaments may be flexible to allow construction of flexible honeycombs. Conventional and chiral honeycombs may be constructed.
Patent GB-2464454-A (GB)
Title: Louver assembly with hidden fastening device
Inventor: BRAYBROOK PETER
IPC: E04F10/08
Filed: 2008-10-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a solar-shading assembly 10 for fastening to a support mullion 12. The assembly comprises an elongate louver member 14 having longitudinal front and rear edges 24, 26, an elongate cap element 16 extending along and covering the rear edge 26, a bracket 18 connectable to the support mullion 12, and a fastening device 20 for connecting the bracket 18 to the rear edge 26 of the louver member 14. In use the fastening device 20 is coverable by the cap element 16 so as to hide the fastening device 20 from view. Preferably part (54 figure 4) of the bracket 18 is also coverable by the cap element 16 so as to hidden from view. A later embodiment relates to a support mullion in combination with said assembly.
Patent GB-2466841-A (GB)
Title: Dry lining box
Inventor: VICARY TREVOR WILLIAM
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2009-01-13
Abstract: A dry lining box has a casing 2 which is moulded from a durable type PVC material. Within the box casing are formed four thin slots 8 situated at both the top and bottom surfaces of the box and spaced at either end of the box. Securing lugs 1 protrude through these; they have a capability of fixing to a depth 7 of 32 millimetres and are adjustable vertically 6 to allow horizontal alignment of the fitted accessory. The PVC box has six cable entry positions 4 and each dry lining box of this type can be situated within 20 millimetres of one another horizontally 5 without any stress or weakness being created in the fabric structure. The dry lining box can be situated totally adjacent to any vertical joist 3.
Patent GB-2468477-A (GB)
Title: Double stranded RNA molecule comprising siRNA and miRNA precursors
Inventor: SAETROM P L
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2009-03-02
Abstract: Double-stranded RNA molecules in which each strand of said molecule possesses sufficient complementarity to a target mRNA molecule to facilitate cleavage thereof; and sufficient complementarity to the other strand of the double-stranded RNA molecule so as to form a stable duplex and in which at least one strand of said molecule possesses a seed region of complementarity to at least one seed site present in a 3' untranslated region of at least one target mRNA molecule. These molecules are intended to be cleaved by DICER, loaded onto RISC complexes for subsequent precise targeting. The invention is intended to yield two siRNA molecules to facilitate target mRNA cleavage and a single miRNA to facilitate target mRNA translational suppression. An algorithm for the design of the double-stranded RNA molecule is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2469119-A (GB)
Title: Drill pipe connector
Inventor: LEUCHTENBERG CHRISTIAN
IPC: E21B17/046
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: A connector 10 for connecting a hose 50 to a side-bore 52 of a tubular 54, the tubular 54 having a wail 54a enclosing a main bore 54b, and the side-bore 52 extending through the wall 54a from the main bore 54b to the exterior of the tubular 54, the connector 10 comprising a hose connector body 12 which forms a first end of the connector 10 which is adapted to be connected to the hose 50, and a drill pipe connector body 14 which forma a second end of the connector 10 which Is adapted to be connected to the tubular 54, the connector 10 having an exterior surface and an interior surface which encloses a bore 20, 22 extending from the first end of the connector 10 to a second end of the connector 10, the drill pipe connector body 12 being provided with at least one bayonet connector formation 44 which extends from the exterior surface of the connector 10 radially outwardly relative to the bore 20, 22, the bayonet connector formation 44 extending over less than half of the circumference of the exterior surface of the drill pipe connector body 14, wherein the drill pipe connector body 14 is also provided with means for ensuring a substantially fluid tight seal between the connector 10 and the surface of the tubular 54 enclosing the side-bore 52. The drill pipe connector body 14 and the hose connector body 12 may be secured together with a locking ring 32. A valve actuating rod 74 may extent into the bore of the connector 10 through a screw threaded aperture in the connector 10.
Patent GB-2472376-A (GB)
Title: Communication system for trade fairs
Inventor: HAMPSON RICHARD JAMES
IPC: G06Q90/00
Filed: 2009-05-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a communication system for communication between exhibitors and visitors at trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences and the like, which comprises:a dedicated contact data organiser unit, being a stand-alone handheld device comprising a processor housed in its own casing, the casing housing internal data storage and having at least one USB port; anda pair of USB flash drives, one configured for use by an exhibitor and the other configured for use by a visitor,wherein, in use, the contact data organiser unit holds a first set of data of the exhibitor's products and services and will transfer that data to a visitor USB flash drive that is coupled to the USB port and will build and hold a second set of data of the visitors who have coupled their visitor USB flash drive to the contact data organiser unit. Preferably this second set of data will be transferred to the exhibitor's USB flash drive.
Patent GB-2458080-A (GB)
Title: Sterols modified by polyethylene glycol, the preparation and the use thereof
Inventor: ZHANG WENFANG
IPC: A61K8/63
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: The invention provides sterols modified by polyethylene glycol represented by the following formula, the preparation and the use thereof, wherein each symbol is defined as in the description.
Patent GB-2474641-A (GB)
Title: Temporary safety barrier element
Inventor: BERRY ADRIAN
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2009-10-20
Abstract: The barrier element, for particular use with roadwork excavation sites and the like, comprises a main body 10, a collar 20 at one end of the body defining an aperture and a post 30 at the opposite end of the body for engaging in an aperture of an adjacent element. The post includes a part movable relative to the body between an open and a closed configuration such that two or more elements may be releasably connected when in the open configuration. The post may be telescopically extendable and biased towards the closed configuration by gravity or a resilient bias such as a spring. The element may include front and back footing portions so as to be free-standing. A free-standing safety barrier element and a releasable ballast unit for a safety barrier are also claimed.
Patent GB-653454-A (GB)
Title: Antenna
IPC: H01Q3/12
Filed: 1948-04-09
Abstract: 653,454. Directive radio systems. BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION. April 9, 1948, No. 10022. Convention date, April 21, 1947. [Class 40 (vii)] A directional antenna comprises two coaxial cup-shaped. conductive elements with their closed ends in adjacent but insulated relation, the directional pattern of the antenna being angularly displaceable by rotation of coupling means located inside each of the elements. The elements of one embodiment shown in section in Fig. 2, comprise two cylinders 10 and 11 with end plates 17 and 19, the cylinders being spaced and held in co-axial relationship by insulating collar 12. Metallic end caps 13 and 16 insulated from the elements are provided and carry bearings 22 and 23 for rotatable hollow shaft 21 axially mounted inside the antenna and passing through apertures 18 and 20 in end plates 17 and 19. Insulating member 25 mounted symmetrically on the shaft carries annular discs 26 and 27 similarly located in their respective elements. The diametrically opposite points on the inner periphery of one of the discs are connected to corresponding oppositely disposed points on the other, a twin feeder 29, 30 being attached to the mid-point of the connections. The feeder is led down inside the shaft 21 which together with the coupling means may be rotated by driving gear-wheel 24. The antenna behaves as an Adcock array having its elements in the plane of connection to the discs 26 and 27 and is stated, as its external aspect does not vary, to be for aircraft direction finding systems. In a modification the coupling discs 26, 27 may be replaced by pairs of parallel rods 40, 41, 42, 43. The inner ends of rods 40 and 43, and 41 and 42, are connected and the feeder attached to the mid-points of these connections as before.
Patent GB-725362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to shank pieces for footwear
IPC: A43B23/22
Filed: 1953-04-13
Abstract: 725,362. Shank pieces. MUHR., J., and BENDER, L. April 13, 1953 [Dec. 29, 1952], No. 10069/53. Class 17 (2). A shank piece comprises a shaped plate 6 of hard board or the like and a spring stirrup 7 fastened by rivets 10 and having bent-over side longitudinal edges 8 which engage in slots 9 extending through the plate 6 so that the central part lies evenly against it. The stirrup has a U-shaped cross-section and preferably broadens in a gentle curve from the part S of the shank piece towards the heel A where it forks to form limbs 7<SP>1</SP> leaving a gap 11 through which the heel fastening can be inserted. The longitudinal edges 8 may be heightened towards the heel and may diverge in a straight line from the part S.
Patent GB-1328756-A (GB)
Title: Cover for a machine tool part
IPC: B23Q11/08
Filed: 1971-04-20
Abstract: 1328756 Protecting machine tool guideways A HENNIG and K HENNIG 20 April 1971 [24 April 1970 9 Feb 1971] 10178/71 Heading B3B A protective cover for a machine tool part such as a guideway 1 comprises cover elements, such as that seen at 2, which interfit telescopically, each element having dependent flexible regions 4, 5 which allow the cover to be mounted to the guideway by relative movement towards one another and snap fitting of the flexible regions about the guideway. Each element also includes a rear wall 6 and a wiper (7) (Fig. 3, not shown), which wipes the top surface of the adjacent smaller element. The top and side walls of each element may be formed from a plastics blank. In another embodiment (Figs. 4-6 on Figs. 7 and 8, not shown), the top wall may be of metal secured to plastics members forming the side walls. In a modification, parts of the cover exposed to hot chips are covered with a metallic layer, a glass-fibre reinforcement, or heat-resisting plastics.