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Patent GB-2428496-A (GB)
Title: Error correction for flash memory
Inventor: COLMER MORGAN
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A data processing system for error correction is applicable to flash memory thereby allowing older flash memory to be recycled. The data processing system may include a memory device comprising a re-writable non-volatile memory, such as NAND flash memory, and an error correction section for applying an error correction algorithm to data written to and/or read from the memory. The error correction algorithm may be a cross interleaved Reed-Solomon code (CIRC). A method of further improving error correction involves additionally interleaving data. For example, by writing data to the memory device with the data interleaved over four sectors, the error correction system is operable to recover the data from four consecutive sectors that are completely corrupted. The invention may, equally, be applicable to DRAM or any other type of solid state memory.
Patent GB-2436152-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Controlling the Opening and Closing of a Platform Screen Door
Inventor: BRADLEY ROSS
IPC: B61B1/02
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the operation of a platform screen door system comprises a first transceiver 4 mounted on a train 1 and a second transceiver 5 mounted on a railway platform or on the platform screen door system. The first and second transceivers communicate with one another such that when the train is stopped within a predetermined tolerance adjacent to a door of the platform screen door system 3, the train can request that the platform screen doors open. The apparatus transmits a closed and locked signal to the second train when the doors close enabling the train to depart. As the closed and locked signal is latched in, the apparatus is suitable for retrofitting.
Patent GB-2422586-A (GB)
Title: Automatically aligning a passenger loading bridge to an aircraft
Inventor: HUTTON NEIL
IPC: B64F1/305
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: A method of automatically aligning a passenger loading bridge to an aircraft which has a rear doorway aft of or over a wing comprises stopping an aircraft adjacent the loading bridge, enabling a control system, providing a type of the aircraft, automatically moving the bridge such that a highest point along the wing is disposed approximately below a flexible connection between two sections of the bridge and to engage a rear doorway of the aircraft, and adjusting the angle between the sections such that the slope of the floor of each section is within a predetermined range of values.
Patent GB-2426583-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic particles
Inventor: OLDFIELD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C07K17/14
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: The invention relates to microspheres, more particularly magnetizable microspheres that may be used in separation procedures, or that may be used as the basis for constructing microspheres that may be used in separation procedures. The invention also relates to methods for making such microspheres. The microspheres comprise a core, an anchoring agent and a magnetizable agent, wherein the magnetizable agent is anchored to the core by binding to the anchoring agent.
Patent GB-2442958-A (GB)
Title: A kit of parts for converting a rafter roof truss into an open truss
Inventor: OGDEN RAY
IPC: E04C3/17
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: A kit of parts for converting an existing rafter roof truss (1, Fig. 1) into an open truss comprises one or more first elongate reinforcing elements 7, each of which is attachable to a bottom chord 2 of a truss so that it runs substantially parallel to the bottom chord. The kit may comprise one or more struts 5, each of which is directly or indirectly attachable between two chords of the truss. The reinforcing element may extend along the majority of or the entirety of the bottom chord. The element may comprise a longitudinally extending surface 16 which abuts against the bottom chord, and one or flanges 17a, 17b which adjoin the longitudinally extending face and abut against a surface to restrain the element. The kit may further comprise a second reinforcing element 21 attachable to a top chord 3. The reinforcing elements may be made from metal. Also disclosed is a method of converting an existing rafter roof truss into an open truss.
Patent GB-2431718-A (GB)
Title: Estimation of the number of individuals in an image
Inventor: PORTER ROBERT MARK STEFAN
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: Apparatus is arranged in operation to perform a method of estimating the number of individuals in a scene. The method comprises generating, for a plurality of image positions within at least a portion of a captured image of the scene, an edge correspondence value indicative of positional and angular correspondence with a template representation of at least a partial outline of an individual, such as an at least partial outline of a head. Analysis of the edge correspondence value is used to detect whether each of the plurality of image positions contributes to at least part of an image of an individual. The method may comprise the step of estimating the change in the number of individuals. The individuals may be people in a crowd, livestock or objects such as bottles on a production line.
Patent GB-2444495-A (GB)
Title: Modular tiered seating podium
Inventor: WINDOW JOHN
IPC: E04H3/12
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: The invention provides reusable tiered podium for temporary spectator seating for example for sports venues or concerts and similar indoor or outdoor events. The podium can be assembled and disassembled. The podium is built up from modules. Each module comprises a rigid support framework erected from decking support elements <B>1</B>, front elements and rear elements , linked together initially by linking means. The linking means may be studs in the side elements which are easily located in keyhole slots in the front and rear elements or vice versa, and then preferably made rigid by bolts. Each decking support element <B>1</B> comprises a front and a rear upright support member and an inclined top rail. Over the top of the rigid framework is placed a row of monocoque decking modules <B>10b</B> comprising riser panels <B>11a</B> and floor panels <B>11b</B> surrounded by a depending metal edge skirt. The bottom edge of the edge skirt <B>12</B> has an inturned flange <B>12a</B> which rests on the top rail of each decking support element <B>1</B> of the support framework. A row of such modules of the same height may be secured together by bolts, and the overall height of the podium may be increased by adding other rows of progressively higher modules each clad with its own monocoque decking <B>10b</B>.
Patent GB-2433548-A (GB)
Title: A remote function actuator with pressure equalization
Inventor: BURCA JOHN
IPC: H05K5/06
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: A remote function actuator, commonly called a key fob, 10 with pressure equalization. A base or enclosure 12 of the actuator 10 has a snap-fitting cover member 14 and one or more openings 42 covered by a breathable waterproof membrane 44. The opening 42 allows pressure equalization between the inside 16 of the actuator 10 and the outside environment, and the membrane material 44 maintains the enclosure watertight for the electronic system 18 positioned inside the actuator 10. Positioning the membrane 44 in a recess 46 and/or under the cover member 14 helps protect the membrane 44 from being damaged. Enclosure projections 20, 30 snap into cover recesses 22, 32. A single membrane 44 can extend over a pair of adjacent openings or openings spaced around the enclosure can be covered by separate membranes.
Patent GB-2445755-A (GB)
Title: Ocean current power generator
Inventor: GATWARD DOUGLAS KITCHENER
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: Electrical generation apparatus comprises a mounting arrangement to stably support first and second hydroelectric converters 34. Each hydroelectric converter is operable to engage with an ocean current to convert energy from the ocean current into electrical energy. The first and second hydroelectric converters are independently mounted on the mounting arrangement, such that the first and second hydroelectric converter can engage with different ocean currents.
Patent GB-2433737-A (GB)
Title: A CVD single crystal diamond material
Inventor: GODFRIED HERMAN PHILIP
IPC: C30B25/02
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A CVD single crystal diamond material which is polished to produce a polish with an Ra (arithmetic mean of the absolute deviation from the mean line through the profile of less than 2nm, or a flatness measured with 633nm radiation better than 10 fringes, or a parallelism better than 1 arc minute. The material may be suitable for use in, or as, an optical device or element. It is suitable for use in a wide range of optical applications such as, for example, optical windows, laser windows, optical reflectors, optical refractors and gratings, and etalons. The CVD diamond material may be produced by a CVD method in the presence of a controlled low level of nitrogen to control the development of crystal defects and thus achieve a diamond material having key characteristics for optical applications.
Patent GB-2435281-A (GB)
Title: Roller cone drill bit with enhanced debris diverter grooves
Inventor: WILLIAMS MARK E
IPC: E21B10/22
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A roller cone drill bit (40), preferably a tri-cone bit, has a bit body (42) with at least one support arm (50) extending from the bit body. Each support arm has an interior surface (52) and exterior surface (54) with an associated spindle (70) extending from the interior surface. A respective cone assembly (90) is rotatably disposed on each spindle. A gap is formed between interior portions of each cone assembly (90) and exterior portions of the associated spindle with a fluid seal (108) disposed in the gap to block fluid flow therethrough. Each cone assembly (90) includes a generally circular back surface disposed adjacent to the interior surface of the associated support arm (50). A flow diverter groove (120) is formed in the interior surface of each support arm (50) spaced from the associated spindle. Each diverter groove has a variable geometry to enhance the flow of fluid containing downhole debris away from the associated seal assembly.
Patent GB-2440444-A (GB)
Title: Implementing object segmentation in a scene using a background model created using medium- to long-term scene analysis
Inventor: NIEM WOLFGANG
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: Implementing an object segmentation scheme where the object segmentation is achieved by comparison of a camera image and a scene reference image of an observation scene, with a learning device for generating the scene reference image, the learning device being designed for the purpose of generating the scene reference image by evaluation of a medium-term observation and/or long-term observation of the observation scene: <SL> <LI>a) Which is devised over a period of longer than one day, preferentially longer than several days, in particular longer than one week; and/or <LI>b) which is devised over a period that includes several states of the observation scene. </SL>
Patent GB-2451434-A (GB)
Title: Encoding information into a sequence of video
Inventor: COLLOMOSSE JOHN
IPC: G06K1/12
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: A method of generating a sequence of display frames, for display on a display device, derived from a data string is described. The data string is encoded to include error correction in order to enable recreation of the data string at a receiving device. The method comprises the steps of dividing the data string to be encoded into a plurality of source segments, and encoding the plurality of source segments to generate a plurality of codewords, each codeword comprising a plurality of codeword bits, and codeword bits are positioned in the sequence of frames.
Patent GB-2451501-A (GB)
Title: Skill sock
Inventor: MCINTOSH JOHN
IPC: A43B5/02
Filed: 2007-08-02
Abstract: The sock is used by football players, coaches, teachers and managers by acting as an aid for learning and developing techniques and skills. The sock is designed to highlight key contact areas 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 sock will be quick and easy to put on, lightweight to use and available for all ages, sizes and ability level of players. The sock is placed over the football boot and has six key highlighted areas on it - figure 1 shows areas 1 to 4.
Patent GB-2449133-A (GB)
Title: Scratch drive actuators
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: A scratch drive actuator (SDA) micro rotary motor with low driving voltage and high lifetime characteristics comprising an ultra low resistivity substrate (<0.004   L  cm) and low stress polysilicon layers. The device operates with a low driving voltage from 12-30Vop to AC amplitude. Furthermore, the SDA structure provides an improvement of lifetime (>75 hrs) and rotational speed (- 30 rpm) of SDA micro motor.
Patent GB-2438766-A (GB)
Title: Home-bar opening/closing device for refrigerator
Inventor: JANG CHAN-KYOO
IPC: E05F1/04
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A home-bar door opening/closing device for a vertically rotating door 263 for a refrigerator comprises at least one damper 264, 277 for controlling a rotational speed of the home-bar according to an opening angle of the door, the damper including a rotating shaft 259a, 278 positioned at a centre of rotation of the door.
Patent GB-2443049-A (GB)
Title: Submersible pump with mixer for production from wells having high gas to liquid ratio fluids
Inventor: JOHNSON ASHLEY BERNARD
IPC: B01F23/30
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: Pumping system 24 comprises a submersible pump 38 and a separate, dedicated mixer 40 positioned upstream of the pump. Regions of the well bore may be isolated by packers 44. Fluid is drawn from wellbore 22 through an intake region 46 where gas pockets can be drawn into the mixer with the fluids. The mixer reduces large gas pockets and bubbles entering the pump section and homogenizes the fluid flow fed into the submersible pump in order that the productivity of the pump is maintained.
Patent GB-2457220-A (GB)
Title: An adhesive dispensing device
Inventor: GILL ROBERT HENRY
IPC: B05C5/00
Filed: 2007-09-25
Abstract: A device 10 for dispensing adhesive includes a metering chamber 14, and a mouth 27 through which a quantity of adhesive may be dispensed. A dispensing member 16 is moveable, preferably by means of a solenoid arrangement 40, between a first position and a second position with respect to the metering chamber 14. This causes a metered amount of adhesive to be dispensed. Adhesive flows from a reservoir portion 13 to the metering chamber 14 by means of gravity. A stop member 30 is adjustable to adjust the volume of the metering chamber 14, and thus the volume of fluid dispensed.
Patent GB-2444822-A (GB)
Title: Plug valve with seal boss
Inventor: MATZNER MARK D
IPC: F16K5/04
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: A fluid control valve utilizes a rotatable plug valve member 16 mounted in a fluid passage 12 to control the flow of fluids. Two segments 20 are placed on each side of the plug valve member within a recess located between the plug valve member and the body 11 of the fluid passage. The outer surface of the segments includes an elastomeric seal 28 and metal annular boss (36, Fig. 2), which acts as a stop to limit deformation of the seal 28 when the valve is closed and under pressure.
Patent GB-2445078-A (GB)
Title: Inert gas sequestrationn unit allowing the efficient use of a low heating value fuel
Inventor: WANG HUA
IPC: B01D53/00
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: A power plant 8 comprises a fuel supply comprising a fuel having a low heating value, an inert gas sequestration unit 32 in fluid communication with the fuel supply having a membrane to separate N2 from CO and a gas turbine assembly located downstream of and in fluid communication with the inert gas sequestration unit and an oxidant supply 78. The inert gas sequestration unit separates N2 from CO to form a retentate stream having a heating value greater than the fuel supply. A method for operating such a power plant comprises passing a fuel stream through an inert gas sequestration unit to remove N2 from the fuel stream forming a retentate stream, and then combusting the retentate stream together with an oxidant stream to form a combustion stream.
Patent GB-2455987-A (GB)
Title: A power supply unit incorporating a current monitoring device
Inventor: LEES BRIAN
IPC: H02H3/08
Filed: 2007-12-24
Abstract: A power supply unit is arranged to receive ac power (VIN) and to output a number of different do output voltages (V1 ,V2). The unit includes a power transformer (T1) and a feedback control device (8) arranged to limit the primary side current in response to high currents to the lower rated dc output (V2). The current to output (V2) is sensed by a bipolar transistor (Q2) connected so that, in normal conditions, it is switched off. If the current supplied to output (V2) is too high, the transistor (Q2) switches on and supplies current to the feedback control (8) whereby regulation of the output voltage (V2) is achieved. The transistor (Q2) can be arranged in a single package with a diode (D2) provided in the rectifying circuit for the lower rated output (V2). This protects the circuit against variations due to differences in temperature between the diode and the transistor. The packaged arrangement of these components can be used as a current monitoring device in other contexts.
Patent GB-2456140-A (GB)
Title: Excavation tool of use in underpinning operations
Inventor: TULETT GRAHAM J
IPC: E02D27/48
Filed: 2008-01-02
Abstract: An excavation tool assembly includes a housing having a base 35 and an excavation tool having a tool shaft 37 connected to the assembly and extending downwards from the base 35 at an angle, the assembly further includes a connector 33 portion for attachment to a mechanical power source 31. The tool is said to be of particular application in underpinning existing foundations in which a trench is dug next to or under the existing foundations.
Patent GB-2457070-A (GB)
Title: AGC system for receiver
Inventor: SALEM YANIV
IPC: H03G3/20
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: An RF receiver 100 includes a variable gain device in the form of a low noise amplifier 105 for receiving an input RF signal, mixers 107/109 and baseband channels 115/117 which include analogue to digital converters 128 and 138. The receiver includes off-channel signal detectors 103 and 106 and an AGC controller 141. Operation of the AGC loop 130 is characterized (fig.2) in that the off-channel detector detects (i) a first condition when an off-channel signal has a level not less than a first detection threshold, and (ii) a second condition in which, during operation of the AGC loop, an off-channel signal has been attenuated by the variable gain device to a level not greater than a second detection threshold; wherein, on receiving indication (i) the AGC controller activates the loop using a set AGC threshold, and, on receiving indication (ii) the controller dynamically adjusts the AGC threshold to achieve a wanted level of on-channel signal. Keywords: TETRA, TEDS, adjacent channel, desensitize, IP2, intermodulation
Patent GB-2462595-A (GB)
Title: An electrical junction box having an electrical connector therein
Inventor: BREWER RAYMOND
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2008-08-11
Abstract: A junction box 10, for electrical cables, comprises a main body having a wall with at least one cable inlet 20, 22, for passing cables through the body wall, and an electrical connector 32. In a first aspect a cable gripping mechanism comprising at least one moulded, preferably tapered, tooth 38 on a first side of the at least one cable inlet 20, 22 is provided. The cable inlet may be a vertical slot in an end wall opposite the electrical connector 32 which preferably is either a push-in wire terminal block or a terminal block which clamps wires by means of a lever. The cable grip may include a resilient biasing portion 46 for urging a cable into contact with integrally moulded teeth 38 and gripping cables of varying thickness. Clamping teeth 38 may be provided on both sides of the cable entrance 20, 22. In a second aspect the junction box includes a compartment 28 for retaining an electrical terminal block. The walls of the box preferably have vertical ribs which guide the terminal block 32 and enable the terminal block to be slid into and removed from the housing.
Patent GB-2463236-A (GB)
Title: SIM card forming structure
Inventor: CHENG MENG-JEN
IPC: B42D115/00
Filed: 2008-09-03
Abstract: A structure for forming a plurality of SIM cards comprises a carrier substrate 1 with at least two parallel first weakening lines 11 provided substantially centrally. Extending perpendicularly from each of the first weakening lines towards lateral edges of the substrate are a group of equally spaced second weakening lines 12. The two groups of weakening lines define a plurality of card bodies 13, which are each provided with a recess 131 to receive an integrated circuit chip 2 to form SIM cards. Each card can be removed from the structure separately. The structure results in less waste material and reduced storage requirements.
Patent GB-2464496-A (GB)
Title: Printed security features
Inventor: MARCHANT SIMON DEXTER
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2008-10-16
Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in security features which comprise at least one printed image and, in particular, to such security features which provide an improvement in the resolution of printed images forming security features using inks, pigments or printing processes which do not lend themselves to the production of sharply defined or high resolution images. The security feature comprises an opaque first image12and a second image13at least partially overlying the first image12, the second image13being a printed image which has a lower visual resolution than the first image. The formation of the second image13is such that, when the security feature is viewed in transmitted and/or reflected light, only the shape of the first image12is readily discernable.
Patent GB-2467945-A (GB)
Title: Control surface mechanism for device or airfoil snaps between stable positions
Inventor: DAYNES STEPHEN
IPC: B64C9/00
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: A device (15) such as an aerofoil which in use is subject to fluid flow, includes an outer surface part (24b, 25b) the geometry of which is variable to affect the fluid flow, the device (15) including a support structure (31) which supports the outer surface part (24b, 25b), the support structure (31) including a member 10 (32) of composite material the geometry of which is changeable by an actuating apparatus (50) between a first stable geometry and a second stable geometry to effect variation in the geometry of the outer surface part (24b, 25b).
Patent GB-2458376-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre feedthrough with bi-directional sealing using axial seals
Inventor: DUNPHY JAMES R
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2009-03-16
Abstract: An optical waveguide feedthrough assembly 900 passes at least one optical waveguide 922 through a bulk head, a sensor wall, or other such member. The waveguide assembly comprises a cane-based optical waveguide, having a first section 920 of larger diameter than a second section. The shouldered plug thus formed is sealingly disposed in the feedthrough housing. Seals 931,932 fill an annular space between the thicker section of the waveguide and the housing. The seal may be energized by a fluid pressure in the housing to establish sealing engagement. Further, the seal may provide bidirectional sealing. The sealing arrangements may include a containment member (713) having features that mate with the profile of the waveguide element. The sealing arrangement may also comprise a plurality of v-ring seals (630). The feedthrough assembly is operable in high temperature and high pressure environments.