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Patent GB-2369952-A (GB)
Title: Transcoding video signals
Inventor: MAHKONEN ARTO
IPC: H04N7/36
Filed: 2001-03-10
Abstract: A method of transcoding from a first coding format to a second coding format comprising the steps of determining for each inter coded macroblock determining whether its motion vector in the first format has a half-pixel component and if so carrying out a search for a motion vector in the second format, the search being restricted to the vicinity of the original motion vector. The search may be restricted to the 8 half pixel resolution shifts of the original full pixel resolution motion vectors. The method is particularly relevant to transcoding between H.263 and H.261 formats. Also disclosed is a method of transcoding wherein the residuals for a macroblock are recalculated if the motion vector contains an odd integer component and a method of transcoding residuals are calculated without applying a loop filter if loop filtering was used to generate the coded macroblock in the first format.
Patent GB-2364767-A (GB)
Title: Variable strength/thermally conductiv support
Inventor: ROTH MARTIN
IPC: B64C3/32
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: A support structure is disclosed having at least one shaped component (1, 2) which is produced from a shape memory alloy and which, in a first state, leads to an increase in the strength of the support structure and, in a second state, leads to a reduction in the thermal conductivity of the support structure. The first strut structure (3) is surrounded by a second strut structure (4) which has a higher mechanical strength and strut (3) is connected at least at one of its ends (5, 6), to the second strut (4). In addition, the first strut (3) is connected to a holding device (7) and the second strut (4) is releasably connected to the holding device (7) by means of the at least one shaped component (1, 2). The support may be for cryogenic equipment, cooling tanks engines or spacecraft.
Patent GB-2360016-A (GB)
Title: Wet-wiping printhead cleaning system and composite wiper therefore
Inventor: MATTIS ERIC
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 1997-11-12
Abstract: The wet-wiping printhead cleaning system for an inkjet printer includes a wiper 70 (Fig.11) for wiping the printhead 30 and also includes a treatment fluid applicator 138 configured for placing treatment fluid via a duckbill valve 132 onto at least one element of the printhead and wiper elements involved in wiping the printhead orifice plate surface 40. The treatment fluid is placed on at least one element by direct contact of the applicator. Subsequently the wiper 70 wipes the printhead 30. The treatment enhances cleaning effectiveness. The treatment fluid also lubricates the wiper so as to lengthen wiper service life and enhance wiping performance, as well as acting to render unwanted accumulations on the printhead more removable by wiping. A composite wiper 146 (Fig.12) is also disclosed including a section of saturated porous material 148 (e.g. open-cell foam) sandwiched between two elastomeric wipers 150,151. In use, treatment fluid is fed to the porous material via a passageway 152 connected to a source of treatment fluid. The treatment fluid applicator may be disposed within a pen cap (66,Fig.14).
Patent GB-2364796-A (GB)
Title: Process for controlling a piezoelectric actuator of an injection valve for an internal-combustion engine
Inventor: MROSIK MATTHIAS
IPC: F02M51/06
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: According to the invention, a process for controlling a piezoelectric actuator of an injection valve for an internal-combustion engine is proposed, in which, in particular in the starting phase when the pressure in the fuel system is too low, the control signal for the actuator is suppressed. An algorithm which controls the release for the control voltage by means of hysteresis, taking into account the rail pressure P<SB>R</SB> or further parameters, for example the water temperature T<SB>W</SB>, is used for control. The hysteresis unit 43 has an upper and lower pressure threshold, which is used to release the control voltage. The control voltage is released above the upper threshold, while it is blocked below the lower threshold. The thresholds can be controlled by means of an offset unit O<SB>S</SB>.
Patent GB-2377568-A (GB)
Title: Voltage controlled low pass active filter
Inventor: GRUNDY DAVID LATHAM
IPC: H03H11/04
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: A voltage controlled low pass filter comprises first and second circuits 1,2 connected in series between a filter input 3 and a filter output 4, and a third circuit 5 for adding a DC bias voltage to the filter input with AC signals to be filtered. The first circuit has a gain inversely related to the DC bias voltage and is operative to convert any signal applied to the filter input into a first circuit output signal which is a logarithmic function of the applied signal. The second circuit has a gain directly related to the DC bias voltage such that the overall gain of the first and second circuits is unity. The second circuit also has a bandwidth which is inversely related to the gain of the second circuit, and is operative to convert the first circuit output signal into a signal at the filter output which is an exponential function of the first circuit output signal. The filter has a cut off frequency which is dependent upon the DC bias voltage and the filter output signal is a replica of the signal applied to the filter input for frequencies below the cut-off frequency.
Patent GB-2368384-A (GB)
Title: A furnace car
Inventor: BAUM GERHARD
IPC: F27D3/00
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: A furnace car 1 has two sets of wheels where one pair of axles (13.1, 13.2) is at right angles to the other pair of axes (19.1, 19.2), so that the car can be moved in two different directions on perpendicular tracks. The car may travel through the furnace and then travel at right angles onto another track which is parallel to the furnace, so that the car can be returned to the starting point. The two sets of wheels (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4) may be positioned at different heights.
Patent GB-2379805-A (GB)
Title: Structure for an easy-to-start DC brushless motor
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: H02K1/27
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: A structure for an easy-to-start dc brushless motor includes a base 1, plural windings 13, an integrated circuit control means 14 mounted on the base, and a rotor 2. The control means 14 includes a conventional drive circuit and a Hall element. At least one magnetically attractive positioning member 17 is mounted to the base and located between two windings 13 that are adjacent to each other. The rotor 2 includes a permanent magnet ring 22 having north and south poles, each pole having a strong magnetic area 222. When the rotor 2 stops, the positioning member 17 attracts and retains one of the strong magnetic areas 222 in a position proximal to the positioning member. Thus, the rotor rests in a predetermined position not located in a dead spot; the single control means 14 can then reliably detect the polarities of the magnetic ring 22 and thus easily and reliably restart the motor.
Patent GB-2381552-A (GB)
Title: Slatted flood barrier
Inventor: HOLLIS WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: A flood barrier system has channels 1, preferably Aluminium, fitted around the lower edge of a door or window frame. The barrier is made up of slats 4, preferably UPVC reinforced with Aluminium or other rust-proof material with a rubber seal 5 around their edge, fitted into the channels. Vertical reinforcement bars 8 are inserted once the slats are in place to provide added rigidity. The flood barrier system also has a device to seal air vents (13), held in place by hooked securing rods (16) and sealed by a waterproof rubber gasket (14). The whole system is intended to be put in place or removed in a very short space of time.
Patent GB-2381856-A (GB)
Title: Computer monitor with integral desk light
Inventor: THOMAS MATTHEW CHARLES
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: A desk light 1 for illuminating workspace is built into a computer monitor casing 2 beneath the screen area 3 and the front panel monitor controls 4. Light source 1 casts light over workspace in front of and to the side of the monitor, alleviating the problems of glare or shadowing. The monitor power supply 5 may also provide power to the light source. The lighting unit power switch 6 is located on the monitor casing 2. The light may be turned on or off either using the switch 6, or by software running on the computer. Thus any power saving regime implemented on the computer system may also control the light source.
Patent GB-2383046-A (GB)
Title: Calcium carbonate filler in stretched polyolefin film
Inventor: PAYNTER CHRISTOPHER D
IPC: C08J5/18
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: A ground particulate calcium carbonate material having a d 50  of less than 1.0 žm is used as a mineral filler in a stretched thermoplastic polyolefin film, for the purpose of increasing the moisture vapour permeability of said film. Also disclosed is a method of increasing the moisture vapour permeability of a stretched, mineral-filled thermoplastic polyolefin film which method comprises using, as the mineral filler, a ground calcium carbonate having a d 50  of less than 1.0 žm. The calcium carbonate may be treated with a hydrophobic agent, such as an aliphatic carboxylic acid, preferably stearic acid. The polyolefin film is preferably a polyethylene such as LLDPE or LDPE.
Patent GB-2383581-A (GB)
Title: Tropane analogs and methods for inhibition of monamine transport
Inventor: MELTZER PETER CLAUDE
IPC: A61P25/30
Filed: 2001-12-27
Abstract: New tropane analogs that bind to monoamine transporters are described, particularly, 8-aza, 8-carbo and 8-oxo tropanes having 6- or 7- hydroxyl or ketone substituents. The compounds of the present invention can be racemic, pure <I>R</I>-enantiomers, or pure <I>S</I>-enantiomers. Certain preferred compounds of the present invention have a high selectivity for the DAT versus the SERT. Also described are pharmaceutical therapeutic compositions comprising the compounds and a method for inhibiting 5-hydroxy-tryptamine reuptake of a monoamine transporter by contacting the monoamine transporter with a inhibiting amount of a compound of the present invention. Preferred monoamine transporters for the practice of the present invention include the dopamine transporter, the serotonin transporter and the norepinephrine transporter.
Patent GB-2388812-A (GB)
Title: Tamper seal for a packaging product
Inventor: ROUND JONATHAN LEE
IPC: B65D27/30
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: A packaging product 2 including a tamper seal, the tamper seal comprising a substrate layer 24, surface indicia 26 attached to a portion of the substrate layer 24, the surface indicia 26 having an acid resistant coating 28 on the surface opposite the surface attached to the substrate layer 24, a substantially opaque layer 30 attached to and covering the substrate layer 24 including the surface indicia 26, an adhesive coating 8 on at least the portion of the opaque layer 30 coating the surface indicia 26 and a sealing strip 9 adhered to the adhesive coating 8, wherein the strength of the attachment of the adhesive coating 8 to the opaque layer 30 and the sealing strip 9 is greater than the strength of the attachment of the opaque layer 30 to the acid resistant coating 28 and/or the acid resistant coating 28 to the surface indicia 26 so that removal of the sealing strip 9 removes the opaque layer 30 from the acid resistant coating 28 and or the acid resistant coating 28 from the surface indicia 26 revealing the said surface indicia 26.
Patent GB-2382132-A (GB)
Title: Flexible LED warning light
Inventor: SHIH JEN HSIEH
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A warning or auxiliary lamp 10 for attaching to objects such as car bumpers (figure 1) comprises a base plate 16 with a flange 11 that extends out of the plane of the plate but is inclined towards it. A cover plate 14 also has a flange 18 extending outwards from the cover and the two flanges engage. Light emitting diodes 13 mounted on a circuit board 12 are located in the chamber formed by the two housings, which are secured together by ultrasonic welding. Preferably, the housings and circuit board are flexible so that they can be bent (figure 4) for mounting on to a curved surface. The shape may be retained by a metal insert 30 and power may be supplied via the car's electric system 17. The cover may have corrugations 19 to diffuse the light and the lamp can be attached via adhesive applied to its base plate.
Patent GB-2377436-A (GB)
Title: Lead-free optical glasses
Inventor: WOLFF SILKE
IPC: C03C3/083
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: Lead-free optical glasses have a refractive index n<SB>d</SB> of between 1.49 and 1.55 and an Abbe number   n  <SB>d</SB> of between 47 and 59 and a composition (in % by weight, based on oxide) of SiO<SB>2</SB> 60-70, Al<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB> 0.3-5, Na<SB>2</SB>O 16-25, TiO<SB>2</SB> 0-9, ZrO<SB>2</SB> 0-7, Nb<SB>2</SB>O<SB>5</SB> 0-<0.5, Ta<SB>2</SB>O<SB>5</SB> 0-7, F 0-3. When the sum of contents of TiO<SB>2</SB>, ZrO<SB>2</SB>, Nb<SB>2</SB>O<SB>5</SB> and Ta<SB>2</SB>O<SB>5</SB> is 4.5 - 15% the glasses are X-ray opaque.
Patent GB-2376852-A (GB)
Title: Wireless local loop with intelligent base station
Inventor: MENON NARAYAN P
IPC: H04M3/00
Filed: 2001-01-11
Abstract: A communication system for providing wireless local loop services comprises an intelligent base station (604) for communicating with one or more customer premises remote units (CPRUs), each of which connects to a non-wireless device (634). Each CPRU has a wireless transceiver (602) for over-the-air communication with the intelligent base station. The intelligent base station connects, without the assistance of a base station controller, to a mobile switching center (MSC), through a GSM A-interface (672) or a specialized derivative thereof, and thereby to a GSM functionality, enabling the CPRU to take advantage of various advanced telephony features. A transcoder and rate adapter unit (TRAU) may be added between the intelligent base station with both mobile users and fixed wireless local loop customers, using time division multiple access (TDMA) to communicate with multiple users. The intelligent base station may transmit and receive messages using spread spectrum encoding. If mobility is provided within the system, intelligent base station within a cluster may be connected over physical links so that signalling and bearer channels supporting a call from a mobile user are tunnelled through one intelligent base station to the other handover.
Patent GB-2394351-A (GB)
Title: Marking system
Inventor: KARUNA YOGANANTHAN
IPC: G09F23/00
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: An article, such as a computer, is provided with at least one marking assembly <B>12</B> thereon. This assembly <B>12</B> includes a container with a transparent viewing panel <B>14</B> through which the interior of the container is visible. The container is filled with fluid or liquid <B>18</B> and a floating member <B>22</B> is located within the container, the floating member <B>22</B> which is designed to maintain predetermined orientation, in this case the horizontal position. The floating member <B>22</B> has a marking on it which is visible through the viewing panel <B>14</B>. The marking may be a trade mark or logo or advertising relating to the article. Thus is the orientation of the article changes, the marking automatically rotates to retain its correct orientation.
Patent GB-2388255-A (GB)
Title: Cable insertion device
Inventor: GUOHAI HU
IPC: F16L59/10
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A cable insertion device 4 for insertion of cables into a cable protection sleeve 1 having a slit along its length, the cable insertion device 4 comprising a cable guiding portion 5, having first and second open ends, for guiding one or more cables into the protection sleeve 1, such that, in an engaged state of the cable insertion device 4 and the cable protection sleeve 1, one of the open ends is within the cable protection sleeve 1 and the other is outside the cable protection sleeve 1, so that relative motion of the cable insertion device 4 and the cable protection sleeve 1 inserts one or more cables received in the cable guiding portion 5 into the cable protection sleeve 1. The cable protection sleeve 1 may be a tube of a resilient material, having notches 3, such that, in a resting state, the edges 2 of the slit overlap one another.
Patent GB-2395394-A (GB)
Title: Voice mail network where changes to one voicemail system are recorded centrally at an administrator and used to update other voicemail system databases
Inventor: WELFLEY RANDALL
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: In order to overcome the overhead associated with recording network changes at each voice mail system (110,120) on a voice mail network a voice mail manager (160) is provided. Changes to a first system (120) can be recorded in the administrative database (165) from which a change record is generated. This is forwarded to the administrative interface (156) of the other systems (110) which update their respective net configuration databases (150).
Patent GB-2385434-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for temperature-dependent control of the power of an elec trical appliance.
Inventor: ROEPKE STEFAN
IPC: H02M3/00
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: An electrical appliance 1 such as a hand power tool is connected to a power supply unit 2 also known as a battery/power pack. The electric appliance is protected against overheating without necessitating abrupt stoppage of the operation of the electrical appliance. A sensed temperature TO, or a quantity dependent on it such as current, rotational speed or motor torque, of the power supply unit and/or a sensed temperature TI, or a quantity dependent on it, of one or more components of the electrical appliance for example a motor is determined. If the sensed temperature or a quantity dependent on it, exceeds a preselected threshold, then the power I consumed by the electrical appliance is reduced until the sensed temperature or a quantity dependent on it, falls back below the same threshold (S1, fig.2) or a lower threshold (S2, fig.2). Preferably the power reduction to the electrical appliance is incremented in steps or continuously.
Patent GB-2388133-A (GB)
Title: Centralizer including measurement means
Inventor: RIOUFOL EMMANUEL
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A centralizer (1) for position a casing (3) in a conduit (4) passing through underground formations includes measurement means (7) such as an electrode for deriving at least one representative parameter of the formations.
Patent GB-2409587-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive cable ducting and cover
Inventor: BURNETT KEVIN
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: An adhesive ducting for cabling and/or piping, comprises a base portion attachable to a surface, such as a ceiling or wall, preferably prior to further layers and finishes being applied. Attachment is preferably by screws or nails through prepunched holes in the base portion or directly through its blank surface. On the surface of the portion facing away from the ceiling or wall surface it is attached to, a cover sheet may be peeled away to reveal an adhesive strip, or strips, covering at least part of the base portions length, onto which cabling or piping may be secured before being enclosed by a foldable lid. The lid is integral with the base portion via a crimped hinge, and is preferably formed from PVC. Once enclosed, the ducting is preferably ready to be plastered over to allow decorative and functional finishing of the surface the ducting is attached to.
Patent GB-2408878-A (GB)
Title: Recording a sequence of images
Inventor: HENSON MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A sequence of images received from a camera is recorded. The sequence is recorded according to a first procedure, an area of the plurality of images considered to be of interest is identified, and that area is recorded according to a second procedure.
Patent GB-2413996-A (GB)
Title: Steering bearing assembly
Inventor: TOWNSEND LLOYD
IPC: B62K21/06
Filed: 2004-05-15
Abstract: Bearing support cups (1) utilised on a bicycle steering assembly are fitted directly to the bicycle frame headtube (2) by means of a thread-in fitting (1A). A lower bearing race is also fitted directly to the bicycle forks by means of a thread-on fitting.
Patent GB-2414163-A (GB)
Title: Boot storage rack
Inventor: GLOAG ALASTAIR STEVEN
IPC: A47F7/08
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: A boot storage rack comprises a planar piece of material with a plurality of U-shaped grooves cut into it. Side panels support the planar material and the whole apparatus is attached to a wall which can be facilitated using screws. The U-shaped grooves are arranged to support and suspend upturned boots such that they can be stored outside and remain dry within them. The apparatus can be made from wood, metal or plastic.
Patent GB-2405903-A (GB)
Title: Hook and loop fastening with bistable support
Inventor: EJTERJORD BARD
IPC: A44B18/00
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: Mechanical fastening, which comprises a first part (1) which is provided with hooks (4), and a second part (5) which has fibres or loops that interact with the hooks to form a hook and loop fastening. The first part (1) is arranged to be able to be changed manually between a first concave state and a second convex state in the first state the hooks (4) being arranged inside a depression in the first part. After changing to the said second state, the said depression is inverted to a protrusion with the hooks (4) accessible for engagement with the fibres or loops in the second part (5). The hook and loop fastening is locked with the hooks (4) engaged in the fibres or loops in the second part (5) when the first part is changed back from the second state to the first state. The fastener can be used on a nappy or the like.
Patent GB-2399823-A (GB)
Title: Islet cells from human embryonic stem cells
Inventor: FISK GREGORY J
IPC: A01N63/00
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: This disclosure provides a system for producing pancreatic islet cells from embryonic stem cells. Differentiation is initiated towards endoderm cells, and focused using reagents that promote emergence of islet precursors and mature insulin-secreting cells. High quality populations of islet cells can be produced in commercial quantities for use in research, drug screening, or regenerative medicine.
Patent GB-2406080-A (GB)
Title: Industrial truck with double hinged battery compartment door
Inventor: HERRMANN UDO
IPC: E05D3/06
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: A counterweight fork-lift truck comprises a vehicle frame 1 having a frame portion 2 with a lateral frame opening 2b, configured for receiving a battery block. A door 3 is provided for covering the frame opening 2b. The door 3 may be pivoted outwards about a substantially vertical axis of rotation A1. The door 3 is connected to the frame 1 by a double hinge 5, so that it may be opened by approximately 180{. A second axis of rotation A2 is alterable in position when the door 3 pivots about the first axis of rotation A1. Rotation about the second axis A2 is typically prevented until the door is at more than approximately a 90{ opening angle.