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Patent GB-2391778-A (GB)
Title: Retransmission system in which bits are inverted and/or the mapping of bits to symbols is rearranged, depending on the number of previous retransmissions
Inventor: KIM NOH-SUN
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: In a modulation system (such as 16-QAM or 64-QAM for example) some symbols have a greater reliability than others. The transmitter of the present invention applies a different method of mapping bits to modulation symbols, depending on the number of previous retransmissions, as indicated by the sequence number of a retransmission request received from the receiver. This mapping method combines Bit Inverted Retransmission (BIR) and Shifted Retransmission for Reliability Compensation (SRRC). In the present application BIR preferably involves inverting each of the bits to be transmitted if the sequence number is an odd number. SRRC involves cyclically shifting bits within a 4 bit sequence before mapping the bit sequence to a symbol. Also disclosed in the present application is BIR combined with Symbol Mapping based on Priority (SMP), which is claimed in GB 2382284.
Patent GB-2394822-A (GB)
Title: Video display systems
Inventor: RANDALL DOV LIAM
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: A video monitor (2) displays a video simulation (6-9) of a coin-operated player-operable entertainment machine. The video simulation can be selected from a range of simulations of different machines using a player-operable selector and a menu (3). The video simulations are derived from an internet web server (1) to which the monitor (2) is connected. The player can play a game with the selected video-simulated machine after providing game-playing credit. The machine may have symbol-hearing reels (9) which display rotating symbol sequences and come to rest to display a combination of selected symbols which, if a winning combination, results in a pay-out. The symbols may be selected from greater numbers of symbols than are contained in the rotating sequences. Also compensation may be used to maintain the pay-out percentage within a desired range. Usage of individual machines may be monitored to assess, for example, commercial viability.
Patent GB-2398830-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable shoot bolt arms lockable by operation of driving mechanism
Inventor: DOLMAN TERENCE JAMES
IPC: E05C9/00
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A shoot bolt mechanism comprises bolt-driving means and two bolt-arms 12 extending in opposite directions from the driving means and driven in opposite directions along their lengths. Each bolt arm comprises an inner portion comprising a transmission bar 14 which is operatively coupled to the driving member, and an outer portion comprising a bolt forming member 16. A connection means is arranged to adjustably connect the inner portion to the outer portion to form a bolt arm 12 of required length. The assembly has an installation position in which the connection means permits the length of the bolt arm 12 to be adjusted and an installed position in which the connection means locks the bolt forming means 16 and the transmission bar 14 together. The assembly is arranged such that operation of the driving mechanism whilst the connection means is in the installation position forces the connection means into the installed position. The inner portion and outer portion may be connected by a locking block, which may comprise a wedge 24, and a clamping sleeve 27. These may comprise teeth.
Patent GB-2415165-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt buckle arrangement for a vehicle seat
Inventor: BRASE DAN
IPC: B60R22/18
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The buckle 9 is rotatably mounted to a pivot point 7 via mounting bracket 8. A resilient element in the form of a coil spring 10 is located at the pivot point to enable the buckle and bracket to be resiliently biased in a clockwise pivotal motion. The buckle may alternatively be slidably mounted with a coil spring to bias the buckle in a longitudinal direction relative to the mounting. An element 11 may be attached to the lower end of a seat back 5 to engage and retain the buckle in an operative position against the spring bias. The seat back 5 of the rear seat 1 may pivot at 6 to overlie a squab 4. This enables the buckle to separate from the element 11 and rotate to a storage position behind the squab and beneath the seat back.
Patent GB-2405643-A (GB)
Title: A nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy
Inventor: PIKE LEE
IPC: C22C38/44
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: An alloy comprising (by weight): 19.5-22 % chromium, 15-17.5 % molybdenum, up to 3 % iron, up to 1.5 % manganese, up to 0.5 % aluminium, up to 0.02 % carbon, up to 0.015 % boron, up to 0.5 % silicon, up to 1.5 % tungsten, up to 2.5 % cobalt, up to 1.25 % niobium, up to 0.7 % titanium, up to 0.2 % vanadium, up to 3.5 % copper, impurities hafnium, tantalum and zirconium each up to 0.5 %, with the balance being nickel and other impurities, wherein the alloy has a "P" value in the range 33.5-35.9, wherein P is defined as: <CHE>```P = 2.64 Al + 0.19 Co + 0.83 Cr- 0.16 Cu + 0.39 Fe + 0.52 Hf + 0.59 Mn + 1.0 Mo + 0.68 Nb + 2.15 Si + 1.06 V + 0.39 W + 0.45 Ta + 1.35 Ti + 0.81 Zr.</CHE>
Patent GB-2406284-A (GB)
Title: Breathing circuit adapter
Inventor: BATHE DUNCAN P L
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: An adapter couples a patient's breathing circuit to a ventilator. In the preferred embodiment, the adapter comprises an inhalation conduit (30) having: a first end for coupling the adapter to the ventilator and a second for coupling the adapter to the patient breathing circuit; an exhalation conduit (32) having a first end for coupling the adapter to the patient breathing circuit and a discharge conduit (54) connected to the base (56), the discharge conduit (54) being transversely orientated with respect to the inhalation conduct (30); an exhaust port (34) communicating with the discharge conduit (54) for releasing breathed gas from the discharge conduit; a valve selectively opening and closing the discharge conduit (54) to release gas therefrom; and a base (56) comprising means for releasably coupling the adapter to the ventilator.
Patent GB-2418104-A (GB)
Title: An uplink interference cancelling CDMA base station uses the transmission timing of a new mobile station compared with that of other mobile stations
Inventor: RIZVI KHURRAM ALI
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: Interference cancelling is effectively performed earlier using the new mobile channel request to estimate interference from that new mobile on existing mobiles and on the new mobile from existing mobiles. The relative transmission timing of the new mobiles channel request is compared with the transmission timings of the existing mobiles and this allows the base station to determine the cross-correlation between the codes already assigned and the code to be all0ocated to the new user. This interference can then be cancelled when data packets are received from the new mobile.
Patent GB-2416745-A (GB)
Title: Cooling and ventilation of a battery in a vehicle
Inventor: ZHU DOUGLAS
IPC: H01M6/50
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: An environmental control system for a battery in a vehicle includes an air intake for receiving ambient air from outside the vehicle. A duct system provides communication between the air intake and the battery. The duct system includes a movable door which can facilitate or inhibit movement of air between the air intake and the battery. An air outlet facilitates air flow from the duct system to the ambient environment outside the vehicle. A fan cooperates with the duct system for moving the air through a heat exchanger in the duct system and across the battery. A control system controls operation of the fan and the movable door, and is configured to determine whether the battery environment requires fresh air or recirculated air. Said determination may comprise three stategies, the first being to exchange air with the external environment, the second being to recirculate air if conditions do not require venting and use of external air is not appropriate. The third strategy is to use external air if appropriate, not withstanding that the battery does not require venting.
Patent GB-2416471-A (GB)
Title: Plant support holder
Inventor: DODDS ADRIAN
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: The plant support holder has a base part, moveable opposed arms 9, 10 and a guide for receiving a plant support 6. The support arms each have a guide part 2,3 which align to form the guide 13 when an inwardly biassing force is applied by the user. When the user removes the forces the arms tend to their original position but are prevented from doing so by the engagement of the guide parts with the plant support. In this way the arms provide opposing forces which balance to stabilise the plant support vertically.
Patent GB-2430072-A (GB)
Title: Interactive apparatus for teaching coping skills.
Inventor: JONES MARK
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus, for training a user to develop one or more actions which may facilitate improved compliance to an event by the user. It comprises: ```  Ò  a screen for displaying information relating to the event to the user; and ```  Ò  a user interface, enabling the user to control a program which demonstrates the one or more actions to the user in the context of the event. The apparatus is programmed to demonstrate the one or more actions through one or more characters and the user is able to observe the one or more actions and optionally control the event outcome, by being able to control the one or more actions of the one or more characters Preferably each different action is demonstrated by a different character such that the user associates a specific action with a specific character and can thus be prompted in an event situation to act in a given way, by reference to the specific character.
Patent GB-2419139-A (GB)
Title: Foldable ironing board with storage
Inventor: FATIMA MASUMA
IPC: D06F81/02
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: The ironing board or table is foldable into a box, such as a wooden box. The box includes a compartment for an iron and a wire basket for storing clothes. The ironing board may be lifted to an upright position and rested on top of a door-like panel on the box. The door-like panel may include a tyre for support during opening and closing.
Patent GB-2420169-A (GB)
Title: Reversible camouflage netting
Inventor: BEATTY MICHAEL J
IPC: F41H3/02
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: A camouflage net 102 comprises a first net mesh 104 having a first mesh dimension and a second net mesh 106 having a second mesh dimension, the second mesh dimension being smaller than the first and wherein the net is reversible so as to enable different camouflage patterns to be displayed. Meshes 104 and 106 may be attached to each other along peripheral edges and may each be provided with camouflage garnishes. The first net dimensions may be in the range of 10-150mm whilst the second between 1-10mm.
Patent GB-2421560-A (GB)
Title: Gas pressure regulator
Inventor: CARNALL MARTIN
IPC: F16K17/04
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: A gas pressure regulator in which a valve member 12 is spring biased to the valve-open position and is moved to the valve-closed position when upstream pressure at an outlet 19 overcomes the spring 17 is arranged such that gas pressure at an inlet end of the valve member 12 does not influence it in the valve-opening direction. A bottom end of the valve member 12 receives a piston-like plug 21A. Openings 30 in the wall of the valve member are occluded when the valve is closed. In the open position of the valve member 12 pressure is equal around each opening 30. In another embodiment (Figures 5 and 5A) a spool 31 is provided having one enlarged end 32 within the valve member and another 33 outside it. Pressure on the combined surfaces of the end 32 and the end 20 of the valve member is equal to the pressure on the end 33 of the spool.
Patent GB-2420451-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer PCB with built-in resistor
Inventor: MIYAKE TOSHIHIRO
IPC: H05K3/40
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: A multilayer PCB 101 comprises a plurality of thermoplastic resin films 21 having a plurality of via holes 52 formed therein and a plurality of conductive patterns. Interconnecting members 50 are provided in the via holes to electrically connect the conductive patterns. The conductive patterns include low resistivity conductive patterns 22 and a high resistivity pattern 35 which make up a resistor. Also claimed is the method of manufacturing the PCB including the step of heat pressing the stacked resin films. A multilayer PCB with built-in capacitor is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2418668-A (GB)
Title: Anti-inflammatory assay and compounds
Inventor: PROUD CHRISTOPHER GREGORY
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2004-07-05
Abstract: A method of identifying new lead anti-inflammatory agents based on the use of MNK and its action on AREBP(s) and subsequent effect on TNFcc expression is provided. The invention also relates to novel anti-inflammatory agents which disrupt MNK activity.
Patent GB-2423217-A (GB)
Title: A method for determining and mapping coverage gaps within a geographical area
Inventor: ALLEN THOMAS R
IPC: H04W16/18
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: The method includes the following steps: <SL> <LI>(a) receiving a location signal quality report from each of a plurality of mobile units; <LI>(b) storing all location reports received from the mobile units in a database; and <LI>(c) searching the database for a position within the geographical area at which an acceptable quality wireless signal has not been received. </SL> The location reports include a measured signal quality metric of the wireless link, which may be the signal strength of the wireless link, its bit error rate or both. Location reports may be displayed on a map to show coverage quality and coverage gaps. Statistical and quantitative techniques can be applied on the reported signal quality metrics.
Patent GB-2435811-A (GB)
Title: Control for cordless electrical appliance
Inventor: MOORE ROBIN KEITH
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: A cordless electrical appliance (1) has a cordless power connector (4, 5), of which at least one of the terminals carries a signal to or from an electronic circuit (8) for control of the appliance. The cordless connector may be operable in any orientation throughout the 360 degrees. A sensor (7) may generate a signal representative of a state of the appliance, such as the electrical load. A control (8) in the base (2) of the appliance may control the provision of electrical power to the appliance in response to the signal. The appliance may be a kettle or other heating or cooking device, or an iron or hair tongs.
Patent GB-2424486-A (GB)
Title: Well logging apparatus for obtaining azimuthally sensitive formation resistivity measurements
Inventor: MOORE ROBERT A
IPC: G01V3/20
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: An apparatus for making azimuthally sensitive resistivity measurements of a subterranean formation includes a magnetically permeably ring (120) deployed about an electrically conductive tool body (110). An AC voltage supply is coupled to the tool body on opposing sides (112,114) of the magnetically permeable ring, with at least one connecting conductor crossing outside the ring. Exemplary embodiments of this inductive choke arrangement may further include one or more current sensing electrodes deployed in and electrically isolated from an outer surface of the tool body and may be utilized to make azimuthally resolved formation resistivity measurements. A shield may be used to cover and protect the ring (120).
Patent GB-2437291-A (GB)
Title: Clamp with releasable handle
Inventor: NEIL THOMAS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16B2/10
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A clamp 1 with a jaw 10 defining a mouth 13, an arm 14 pivotally mounted on the clamp 1 for pivotal movement between an open position in which the mouth 13 is able to receive an element to be clamped and a closed position in which the element is clamped in the mouth 13. An engagement member 24 releasably engages an elongate member 19 which acts as a lifting tool and is used to lift the clamp to or from the position for clamping. The clamp is arranged to cooperate with the elongate member when the two are engaged so that a user can manipulate the member to pivot the arm in the open position. In use, the clamp 1 secures safety fencing around building sites. The safety fence is attached to the clamp 1 by a hook 16, the hook 16 can preferably pivot about arm 14 by means of a pin 15.
Patent GB-2424116-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for driving liquid crystal display device
Inventor: LEE SEOK WOO
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: An apparatus for driving a liquid crystal display device comprises a liquid crystal panel including a plurality of gate lines and a plurality of data lines arranged perpendicularly to each other. A gate driver supplies a gate pulse to the gate lines and a data driver supplies a data voltage to the data lines. The data voltage having a first voltage in a first period of the gate pulse and a second voltage in a second period of the gate pulse, the first voltage has a magnitude and a pulse width, and the magnitude of first voltage is greater than a magnitude of the second voltage.
Patent GB-2426632-A (GB)
Title: Multi-frequency ferrite bar antenna system
Inventor: OSHIMA HISAICHI
IPC: H01Q21/30
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: An antenna system comprises at least two ferrite bar antenna elements, each of which includes: a ferrite bar 7 - 10, a first coil 15 for a first frequency and a second coil 16 for a second frequency. The said coils 15, 16 are wound on each respective ferrite bar 7 - 10 at separate positions to one another. Four ferrite bar antenna elements 7 - 10 may be arranged in a square formation in a common plane where two of the bar elements 7, 8 are oriented along an x-axis and the other two 9, 10 along a y-axis. The antenna elements may be surrounded by an electrostatic shield formed by printed conductive patterns formed on circuit boards. The first coil 15 may be a medium frequency, 490 - 518 kHz, coil combined with a tuning capacitor 17 and the second coil 16 may be a high frequency, 4209.5 kHz, coil with a tuning capacitor 18. The said coils 15, 16 provide output signals to respective amplifiers which may use a circuit, which includes a low pass and high pass filter, to simultaneously provide the two output signals via a common signal output terminal.
Patent GB-2424555-A (GB)
Title: Private base station with exclusivity
Inventor: SCHEINERT STEFAN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A private base station (PBS) configured to connect to the Internet and establish a small area of wireless coverage includes an exclusivity database allowing registered mobile phones to use services within the cell and not allowing use of the services by unregistered mobile phones.
Patent GB-2428987-A (GB)
Title: A spray device
Inventor: HERRING WILLIAM PETER
IPC: B05B15/60
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: A spray device 10 has a fluid mix control 28, 30, control components of which extend through a single bore 24 of the apparatus, as does the output conduit 25 of a mixing device 15. The mixing device 15 may mix hot and cold water. The spray device 10 may be an auxiliary rinsing tap, such as near a sink, mounted for example around a kitchen work surface. The single bore may allow the majority of the working components stored out of sight, under the work surface 42. Also disclosed is a spray device featuring a fluid flow controller (38,fig.1) operable to control fluid flow out of the device, and a fluid mix controller 28,30, controlling the fluid input into a mix chamber 15.
Patent GB-2441804-A (GB)
Title: Intruder surveillance camera with movement sensor able to send images to users mobile telephone
Inventor: MCCORMACK SCOTT ALEXANDER
IPC: G08B13/19
Filed: 2006-09-13
Abstract: A hand portable mobile photographic alarm device comprises a rechargeable battery 1, a camera 3, a movement sensor 2, and an aerial 4 for a mobile telephone transmitter. The system will take a photograph when intruder movement is detected by the movement sensor and send a photographic text directly to the owners mobile phone. The system can operate silently and be hidden so intruder is unknowingly detected.
Patent GB-2431945-A (GB)
Title: Fast Closing Well Choke
Inventor: ARNISON DEAN
IPC: E21B34/04
Filed: 2006-10-09
Abstract: A well choke has a quick closure device quickly moving the choke element to a closed position. The closure device mounts between an actuator and a choke. The actuator has a stepper motor and gear train for incrementally moving an actuator rod and a choke element linearly. The quick closure has a spring loaded hydraulic cylinder that will move the entire actuator, including the actuator rod, toward the choke, when actuated.
Patent GB-2444108-A (GB)
Title: One-handed plaster applicator
Inventor: DANZIGER AMNON
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: A one-handed plaster applicator comprises a pair of arms <B>2</B> hinged together, a pair of handles <B>2a, 2b</B> formed at the hinge and a pressure regulator <B>3</B> connected to each free end of the arm <B>2.</B> In use an adhesive plaster <B>4</B> is connected each of the free ends of the arms <B>2</B> with a non-stick element <B>5.</B> Prior to use the plaster <B>4</B> is folded in half the non-stick element <B>5</B> positioned between the adhesive elements of the plaster's surfaces. The arms <B>2</B> are positioned on the outside of the folded adhesive plaster <B>4</B>. The whole may be contained within a casing 1 in a sealed hygienic waterproof state. In order to apply the plaster, the applicator (with attached plaster) is removed from the casing, this action causes the non-stick element <B>5</B> to be released from the adhesive surfaces of the plaster <B>4,</B> the handles <B>2a, 2b</B> are then pressed together causing the plaster <B>4</B> to be opened out. The plaster <B>4</B> can then be applied to a wound, the pressure regulators <B>3</B> being able to apply sufficient pressure to stick the plaster <B>4</B> to a user's skin.
Patent GB-2435451-A (GB)
Title: Buoyant structure with tidal powered pump means
Inventor: FULTON JOHN MCGEE
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: The present invention provides structure 300, which is a water purification/desalination and/or electrical generation apparatus comprising buoyant member 305, and at least one pump means 310. In use, the at least one pump means is driven by rise and/or fall of the buoyant member (305) with rise and/or fall with the level of fluid, such as the level of tide, or varying water level from a source such as from a flowing river. There is a global need for renewable energy sources and supplies of fresh water and the structure of the invention supplies both of these.
Patent GB-2438293-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid electric vehicle powertrain for two and four wheel drive
Inventor: JANSON DAVID
IPC: B60K6/48
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle powertrain is disclosed. A countershaft transmission in the powertrain delivers power from an engine 10 through countershaft gearing 16. Electric power from a single motor-generator 12 complements engine power and may drive front traction wheels via an output shaft 96. Regenerative power is recovered during power delivery to rear traction wheels via a second output shaft 46. The engine 10 is selectively connected to concentric input shafts 20, 22 via respective input clutches 26, 28. The powertrain provides a compact arrangement for parallel hybrid drive of one or both sets of wheels, selectively and for providing multiple transmission ratios.