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Patent GB-2462860-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for communicating between a cpu and a gpu
Inventor: FORD SIMON ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: A technique for communicating between a central processing unit (CPU) 210 and a graphics processing unit (GPU) 220 of a data processing apparatus is disclosed, where shared memory 240 is provided between them, and via which data structures are shareable between the CPU 210 and the GPU 220 using a bus 230. In accordance with a first mechanism of controlling the GPU 220, the CPU 210 routes control signals via the bus 230. However, in addition, an interface 215 is provided between the CPU 210 and the GPU 220, and where the CPU 210 controls the GPU 220 by sending control signals over the interface 215. This enables the GPU 220 to continue to be used to handle large batches of graphics processing operations loosely coupled with the operations performed by the CPU 210, whilst through use of the additional mechanism it is also possible to employ the GPU 220 to perform more related processing operations on behalf of the CPU 210.
Patent GB-2467534-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for using transforms to modify the spatial characteristics of audio data
Inventor: FURSE RICHARD
IPC: G06F17/14
Filed: 2009-02-04
Abstract: In some embodiments of the invention one or more sound characteristics, such as gain or frequency, of a given component of a spatial audio signal are modified in dependence on a relationship between a direction characteristic of the given component and a defined range of direction characteristics. A plurality of transforms. each relating to a different frequency range, is preferably used to modify the sound characteristics. In some embodiments, spatial audio in a format using a spherical harmonic representation of sound components is decoded by performing a transform on the spherical harmonic representation, in which the transform is based on a predefined speaker layout and a predefined rule. The predefined rule indicates a gain of each speaker, when reproducing sound incident from a given direction. In some embodiments, a plurality of matrix transforms is combined into a combined transform, and the combined transform is performed on an audio signal.
Patent GB-2468522-A (GB)
Title: Breath analyser
Inventor: HOLMBERG PER
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2009-03-12
Abstract: A breath analyser, for instance for measuring alcohol in breath, comprises a housing (2) in which is located; a cavity (3) defining a flow path in direct communication with the exterior of the housing at two ends, the internal surface of which includes at least one window (6) transmissive to radiation and at least one mirror portion reflective to radiation (7); a radiation source (5) that emits radiation into the cavity via the window; and a radiation sensor (5) that detects the radiation after it has been reflected from the reflective portion back through the window. The cavity may be provided with two or more reflective portions (7, 8) and with a separate radiation entry and exit window.
Patent GB-2463990-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent rainwater management system
Inventor: BICKNELL MARCUS
IPC: E03B3/02
Filed: 2009-10-02
Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for the collection and storage of rain water falling onto a building and the management and supply of the rainwater for use around the building. The apparatus comprises a header tank 6 in the roof space with upper and lower level sensors (U, L figure 2a), a Controller 5 at ground level and an electric pump 4 to provide water to the header tank. All the water in the header tank is used before refilling, which reduces the cost of electricity, pump strain and wear due to pumping water every time a small amount is used. The level sensors in the tank inform the Controller which opens valves (D, E, F figure 2a) as required by its programmed logic, pre-calibrated fill timings and user modes. The pre-calibrated fill timings are used to protect against failure of the upper level sensor and flooding of the building and to establish that the lower sensor "water out" signal indicates that the rainwater is not available.
Patent GB-2460993-A (GB)
Title: Method for the production of a bioactive cellulose fiber with a high degree of brightness
Inventor: WENDLER FRANK
IPC: D01F1/10
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of cellulose molded bodies according to the dry-wet extrusion method (lycocell method) with high degree of brightness and bioactive action for use in the clothing sector and paper production. In the context of the invention, the term "bioactive" refers to antimicrobial efficacy, based on the antibacterial action of the element silver, which is used as nanoscalable reagent for increasing the efficacy thereof. The chemically inert and, at the same time, bactericidal effect is used in the production of sports and leisure clothing with a high degree of brightness and papers with a long shelf life. Use is possible in the medical sector, for example, for wound dressings, textiles for hospitals, and in the filter and packaging industry.
Patent GB-2475053-A (GB)
Title: Programmable sound player and recorder
Inventor: DOWNES MELISSA V
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2009-11-03
Abstract: A programmable sound player 10 comprising a body member 12, which for a substantial part is of roughly spherical ellipsoid shape; a base member 14 joined to the body member, for resting on a planar surface; a plurality of function buttons 18 disposed on a bottom surface of the base member, wherein each function button is adapted to be illuminated by a light source under the function buttons; wherein one of the function buttons is configured to activate a sound playing mode and a sound recording mode. The player may also have a white light source and a button to turn the light on and off. A timer may stop the player after a set time interval. The device may be used as a night light that plays relaxing music.
Patent GB-214997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in stretchers and the like
IPC: A61G1/003
Filed: 1924-04-23
Abstract: 214,997. Lundbom, M. April 25, 1923, [Convention date]. Frame construction; mounting bodies; wheels, arrangement of; rest-bars; push bars.-In a twowheeled stretcher, both wheels are detachably or adjustably secured to the stretcher or its frame in such way that they can be arranged abreast of one another or in tandem below the middle line of the stretcher. Sockets 8, Figs. 1 and 2, are disposed at the centre of each of the sides of a. stretcher frame 1 provided with hinged propelling handles 12. The supporting wheels 2 are mounted in forks 3 formed with pegs 7 adapted to be inserted in the sockets 8 on either the long sides or the short sides of the frame to dispose the wheels abreast or in tandem, folding legs 10 being adapted to support the stretcher during the change from one arrangement to the other. Alternatively, the forks are secured to blocks 15, Fig. 4, adapted to slide in oblique guides 16 which extend from the middle of a long side of the frame 1 to the middle of a short one. In another form, the wheel forks are rotatably mounted on the ends of a central swingle bar itself rotatable with respect to the stretcher frame.
Patent GB-942805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a mechanism for duplicators for inserting interleaving sheets between the printed sheets
IPC: B65H39/02
Filed: 1960-03-22
Abstract: 942,805. Set-off preventing; feeding sheets. ZENTHEN & AAGAARD A.S. March 22, 1960 [March 25, 1959], No. 10152/60. Headings B6B and B6C. A supply of set-off sheets is placed on the table 27, Fig. 1, such that when a sheet is fed between a master cylinder 2 and pressure roller 3 in the direction A a set-off sheet is simultaneously fed from the supply stack by rotating rubber cams 25 towards the cylinder 2 and then between a feed roller 12 and guide plate 14 in the direction B. The set-off sheet drops on top of the sheet printed by the master cylinder 2 into a tray 30. The table 27 is urged upwardly towards the cams 25 by a spring 28, the top sheet being engaged by comer separators 32 which facilitate sheet separation by the cams 25. The shaft 11 of the feed roller 12 is driven through gearing 4, 5, and 6 and a claw clutch 15, 16, Fig. 2 (not shown), by the master cylinder. Side walls 10, Fig. 1, are detachably connected to the frame 1 of the duplicating machine by rods 29 engaging sleeves 17, Fig. 2 (not shown). In a modification, rubber blocks 42, Fig. 4, on square ring members 43 carried by a rotating shaft 44 separate set-off sheets from a stack on tray 27. The tray 27 has side walls 27a pivotally mounted between side walls 10 by pins 51. A bracket 52 is connected to a spring 54 also connected to a lever 55 projecting through a slot 56 in one side wall 10. By rooking lever 55 to tension spring 56 the tray is pressed upwardly, while releasing lever 55 allows tray to be rocked downwardly for inserting a supply of sheets. The roller 12 is driven through gears 32, 48, 47 and 35. The gear 35 has a spring pressed driving stud 39 engaging a coupling member 41 driven by the duplicating machine.
Patent GB-885584-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in mechanism for dispensing articles
IPC: B65G59/06
Filed: 1958-03-31
Abstract: 885,584. Transfer mechanism for printed circuit boards. JUST, A., and JUST, M. R., [trading as MALCO TOOL & MANUFACTURING CO.]. March 31, 1958 [June 7, 1957], No. 10231/58. Class 117. Printed circuit boards are stacked in a magazine 26, 28 and are discharged singly therefrom by feed bar 30 reciprocated by fluid cylinder 34. Each board thus is moved forward into groove 94 of transfer shaft 76 and is ready to be moved step-by-step to the right into successive stationary operative positions (for the insertion of terminal pins therein) by a reciprocation of said transfer shaft 76 by a fluid cylinder (not shown). Engagement with the board is made by pawls 104 carried by the transfer shaft, stop pawls 124 serving to hold the board in its stationary positions. The board thus progresses to right between transfer shaft 76 and guide bar 77 until it drops off at the extreme right position spring 136 serving to maintain it in a straight course. Slots 46, 54 permit adjustment of magazine for boards of differing sizes. Specifications 795,597, 834,947, 867,925 and 885,585 are referred to.
Patent GB-454627-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to refrigerators
IPC: F25D7/00
Filed: 1935-04-02
Abstract: 454,627. Refrigerators. ARCHER, T. A., 8, Station Road, Great Yarmouth. April 2, 1935, No. 10265. [Class 29] A refrigerator particularly adapted for storing fish in ice and in a current of moist air comprises a body part 6 of porous earthenware &c. with a recess 9 at the top for holding ice or water to moisten the walls, a fan 11 being provided to direct air through the interior of the body part from an inlet 10 at one end to openings in a door at the other end. A baffle 21 of porous earthenware and with a conical end 22 deflects the air blast on to the walls. The body part is mounted on a semi-cylindrical base which is made by covering with heatinsulating material and cement 4, 5 a halfbarrel 1. Boards 2 are placed along the upper edges of the base to provide channels 3a to receive blocks of ice. Fish may be suspended from rods 17 and grid shelves 18 may be pivoted on a central rod over the base, while fish may be packed in ice in the base. The door may have an upper glazed part and a lower part of gauze, and the whole structure may be supported on trestles.
Patent GB-269579-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to headlights for vehicles
IPC: B60Q1/124
Filed: 1927-04-14
Abstract: 269,579. Moggi, U., and Fregoli, F. April 15, 1926, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Sect. 91 of the Acts]. Vehicles lamps, directing. -In means for directing vehicle head-light from the steering-gear, a clamp b is secured by a bolt c and a screw d to the steering arm a and is provided with an arm e connected by a rod f with an arm g on a clamp h secured by a bolt i and a screw r on one of the rotatable lamp spindles k, the clamp h having an arm m connected by a link n with an arm o on a clamp p on the other lamp spindle. Each spindle k passes through a frame bar and is rotatable in bolt bearings u in a tube s, having a base t secured to the frame bar and a sleeve y to receive the base of the forked or other headlight support, which is screwed on the upper end of the spindle and held in position by a lock-nut x or a screw. Each lamp is held in the normal position by a spring-pressed stud in the part t engaging a recess in a member 2 screwed on the spindle k.
Patent GB-331534-A (GB)
Title: An improved bed-settee
IPC: A47C17/22
Filed: 1929-04-03
Abstract: 331,534. Cram, J. April 3, 1929. Bedsteads convertible into seats.-In a convertible bed-settee of the kind comprising a foldable mattress frame made in four sections 4, 6, 11, 14 the rear intermediate section 6 is connected to the rigid couch frame by two pairs of links 7, 8, the pair 7 being knuckled-jointed, to fold when closing up the bed. Springs 9 assist in the opening and closing of the bed, and the rear section 4 is pivoted, preferably detachably, to brackets 5. A pivoted foot member 18 serves to retain the bedding in position at the foot of the bed. A strap 32, secured to the underside of the seat 29, and a swivelling cross stay 17 cause the outer sections of the mattress frame to fold when closing the bed.
Patent GB-1413755-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic non-destructive testing of tubes and rods
IPC: G01N29/24
Filed: 1973-03-02
Abstract: 1413755 Ultrasonic inspection devices KRAUTKRAMER GmbH 2 March 1973 [2 March 1972] 10325/73 Heading H4D Ultrasonic inspection apparatus for testing a rod or tube includes two probes mounted as a rigid unit with the probe beams intersecting. Each probe acts as both transmitter and reciever for testing the rod or tube; additionally, one probe acts as transmitter and the other as a receiver of waves reflected from the rod or tube surface for checking the position of the beam intersection point relative to the surface. The probes, whose beams lie in a cross-sectional plane through a tube or rod being inspected and can be adjusted to intersect at the outer surface of the tube or rod, are used in a pulse-echo inspection mode in a four-part sequence. In the first part a first probe acts as transmitter for propagating transverse waves clockwise round the rod or tube and receives flow echoes; in the second part the correct setting and functioning of the probes is monitored by using one as a transmitter and the other as an echo receiver; in the third part the second probe is used as transmitter and receiver for transverse waves propagated anti-clockwise; in the fourth part monitoring is done as in the second part but with the roles of the two transducers reversed. The correct distance of the probes from the surface of the tube or rod can be set for different diameters of rod or tube by monitoring on an echo-indicator screen the transit time of the surface echo. Further probe pairs may be used.
Patent GB-1066384-A (GB)
Title: Compacting apparatus
IPC: B30B11/00
Filed: 1965-03-11
Abstract: 1,066,384. Apparatus for compacting coal dust and the like. L. & C. STEINMULLER G.m.b.H., H. SCHENCK, and W. WENZEL. March 11, 1965 [May 6, 1964], No. 10383/65. Heading B5A. Apparatus for producing plate-shaped coal compacts from coal dust and/or slack comprises a first endless conveyer belt (1) on to which the coal dust is deposited and a second endless conveyer belt (2) mounted above and at an acute angle to the first belt and armed with longitudinal flights (12) adapted to penetrate into the coal dust to compact it into upright plate-shaped compacts (10) (Fig. 3). The lower belt (1) may also be provided with flights (11) so as to define channels extending along the belt, these channels being filled with the coal dust and/or slack. The flights (12) are positioned so as to project into the channels where the conveyers converge, in order to compress the coal dust into plates. Backing rollers (5) and (15) may be provided for the belts, which may be plate-conveyers.
Patent GB-153844-A (GB)
Title: Process of purifying mineral oils
IPC: C10G19/00
Filed: 1920-04-14
Abstract: Petroleum, paraffin, and other mineral oils are freed from sulphur, phosphorus, and other impurities by heating in a closed vessel to a pressure of 100-150 lb. per sq. in. with cotton waste or other absorbent saturated with a strong solution of one to five per cent of alkali hydrate, carbonate, or bicarbonate.
Patent GB-217696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to joints in electric cables
IPC: H02G15/00
Filed: 1923-04-17
Abstract: 217,696. Siemens Bros. & Co., Ltd., and Foster, A. E. April 17, 1923. Sleeve couplings. - Joints in lead sheathed electric cables which are enclosed in a lead or lead alloy sleeve, wiped, for example, to the cable sheathing, are rendered secure from interpenetration by moisture by a flexible waterproof material applied where the connecting sleeve is attached to the cable sheathing. This covering may extend over the whole sleeve and a little beyond the wiped places or the latter may be separately covered. Gutta percha, balata, rubber &c. may be used and a protective covering such as hemp or tape may be added to prevent abrasion. The lead is cleaned and coated with Chattertons compound and the gutta percha sheet is applied and worked down to a good joint with the lead; or tape of vulcanized rubber with a pure rubber coating may be lapped on, rubber solution being applied to make the turns adhere. A plurality of layers of waterproofing material may be employed. A binding wire may be used to make a tight joint between the ends of a flexible waterproof tube and the cable sheath.
Patent GB-1117347-A (GB)
Title: Change-speed gearing, for example for a motor road vehicle
Inventor: WEBSTER HENRY GEORGE
IPC: F16H3/089
Filed: 1966-03-10
Abstract: 1,117,347. Change-speed gear. STANDARD-TRIUMPH MOTOR CO. Ltd. 6 Feb., 1967 [10 March, 1966], No. 10493/66. Heading FD2. In a motor-vehicle front wheel drive engine E, clutch C and changespeed gear unit G providing fourforward ratios, and driving, through a differential gear D mounted above or, as shown, below the crank-shaft axis in the sump S, a unitary cluster of four gear-wheels 13-16 on a layshaft 12 are in constant mesh with gears 13a-16a, selectively clutchable by two synchronized double positive clutches 18, 24 to an output shaft 11, and are driven by an input gear 34 independently, journalled at 35, 36 in the gear casing, the input gear being internally splined at 33 to an input shaft 10 to accommodate slight misalignment between the engine and change-speed gear. The input gear 34 may have the same number of teeth as the output gear 13a providing a 1 to 1 top gear ratio.
Patent GB-204734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electrically-operated warning horns of the diaphragm type
IPC: G10K9/15
Filed: 1923-01-15
Abstract: 204,734. Healey, T. G. P. Jan. 15,1923. Diaphragm horns.-In a diaphragm horn in which the magnet and its associated parts are mounted on a bridge piece disposed transversely across the diaphragm carrier ring, the bridge piece is made integral with an armature bracket and carries an ironclad magnet. The electromagnet a is mounted on a combined bridge f<1> and bracket f<2>, the bracket supporting an armature c and vibratory contact spring d. The armature spring c<1>, contact spring d insulating pieces o, o<1>, o<2>, and the terminal plates e, e<1> are grouped together and secured to the bracket f<2> by screws k. The contact spring d may be provided with arms which contact with the armatures at widely separated points. The magnet carcase may be made integral with the bridge piece.
Patent GB-105767-A (GB)
IPC: B65G65/00
Abstract: 105.767. Grandjean, A. Dec. 22, 1913, [Convention date]. Portable endless belt conveyers and elevators; feeding-devices.-In apparatus for loading sand, pebbles, ore, coal, &c. of the kind including a gathering-device that feeds the materials on to an endless belt elevator, the gathering-device consists of a series of rotary curved arms 9 whose lower edges fit the inner surface of the basin 3. An aperture (not shown) is provided in the upper part of the basin through which the materials pass on to the elevator 15. The materials are fed into the basin by rotary claws 23 mounted at the end of an adjustable arm 21. The arms 9, claws 23, and the wheels 2 of the vehicle are driven by an electro motor 14.
Patent GB-1460043-A (GB)
Title: Shoemaking
IPC: C08J7/12
Filed: 1974-03-08
Abstract: 1460043 Making shoe soles SHOE & ALLIED TRADES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION 4 April 1975 [8 March 1974] 10610/74 Addition to 1295677 Heading A3V [Also in Division C3] Shoe soles made of rubbery ethylene-propylene-diene monomer copolymer are surface treated by contact with a halogen donor and an organic isocyanate in order to increase the adhesion of the sole to a polychloroprene or polyurethane adhesive; the isocyanate may be incorporated in the adhesive composition. Preferably the sole is scoured then treated with trichloroisocyanuric acid solution and then successively or simultaneously with diphenylmethane diisocyanate and a polychloroprene or polyurethane adhesive. The precemented soles can then be adhered to shoe uppers.
Patent GB-591088-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to gas burners
IPC: F23D14/12
Filed: 1945-04-27
Abstract: 591,088. Gas burners. CHANDLER, D. April 27, 1945. No. 10641. [Class 75 (i)] A non-aerated gas burner comprises an internallythreaded cup 3 carrying an externally-threaded sleeve 5 to which a metal disc 7 is secured by a screw 10 and spider 11, the sleeve 5 and disc 7 having. contacting machined faces preferably formed by flanges 6, 8 and one or both machined faces being provided with slots or grooves 9 to form burner orifices. Alternatively the sleeve 5 may be of metal and the disc 7 of steatite.
Patent GB-722123-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to machines for stripping unwanted material from cut blanks of cardboard or like material
IPC: B26D7/18
Filed: 1952-04-28
Abstract: 722,123. Stripping unwanted material from cut blanks. WALKER (ENFIELD), Ltd., and WALKER, W. E. July 15, 1953 [April 28, 1952], No. 10648/52. Class 31 (1). A machine for stripping unwanted material from cardboard and like blanks 21, Fig. 2, which have previously been cut and creased comprises a pair of co-operating rollers 12, 13 between which the blanks are fed and means adapted to be secured to the roller 12 for holding in any selected position, pins 20 for piercing the unwanted material 22, the roller 13 having a surface of wire brush 14 or sponge rubber which is sufficiently stiff to ensure that the material is gripped between and drawn through the rollers but is penetratable by the pins at any desired point. The pins are held in any selected position on the roller 12 by means of a perforated metal sheet tympan 15 the ends of which together with backing layers are secured to the walls of a sector 16 cut out of the roller 12. The unwanted material 22 is stripped from the pins by means of a comb 24. The leading edge of the wanted material 23 is urged outwardly from the roller 12 as it emerges from the bite of the rollers by means of a plurality of plungers 31 which are selectively located in axially-spaced radial slots 29, Fig. 3, in the roller 12 which are aligned with screw-threaded holes 30 in a bar 26 the ends of which are provided with cam rollers 27 travelling in stationary cam tracks 28, the arrangement being such that as the plungers pass under the bite of the rollers, they are projected outwardly to engage the wanted parts of the blank so as to ensure that the leading edge is seized by rollers 35. The cam tracks then cause the plungers 31 to retract before they reach the comb 24. Instead of the plungers, sponge rubber pads or spring fingers may be used.