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Patent GB-2390764-A (GB)
Title: Remote-controlled energy-saving lamp
Inventor: WENG LINSONG
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: An RF wireless remote-controlled brightness-adjustable energy-saving lamp 10 comprises a brightness-adjustable energy-saving lamp 10 and an RF remote control module (12, figure 2). The brightness-adjustable energy-saving lamp 10 has an RF wireless receiver circuit 16 therein to receive a remote control signal and transmit it to a CPU 14. The CPU 14 is used to discriminate the remote control signal, convert it into a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal, and output the PWM signal to a pulse-to-dc-voltage-level output circuit 20. The pulse-to-dc-voltage-level output circuit 20 is used to convert the PWM signal into a dc voltage level. A voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) circuit 24 connected to a starter power source circuit 30 and a lamp tube lighting driving circuit 26 is also provided. The lamp tube lighting driving circuit 26 is connected to a lamp tube 32. The VCO circuit 24 is used to drive the lamp tube lighting driving circuit 26 according to the dc voltage level for adjusting the luminescent brightness of the lamp tube. The RF remote control module 12 can learn the internal code of the brightness-adjustable energy-saving lamp and transmit out a remote control signal to the brightness-adjustable energy-saving lamp through pressing a key. The remote control module may be connected to a computer or to a telephone line.
Patent GB-2374781-A (GB)
Title: A linear surface memory to spatial tiling algorithm/mechanism
Inventor: HARTOG SCOTT
IPC: G06T1/60
Filed: 1999-04-01
Abstract: A computer graphics system and a method of configuring data in a memory unit of a computer graphics system. Generally, the data is configured such that the number of memory page breaks is reduced when data is accessed from the memory for image computation. For example, when the memory is used to store pixel values, each page of the memory is comprised of pixel values for a rectangular or tile array of pixels. This increases the spatial coherence between the pixel values and the pixels of the polygons that are rasterized when the system renders an image. Preferably, a translation algorithm is provided to allow standard operating systems and software applications to work with the tiled configuration of the pixel values in the memory. This algorithm translates the scalar memory address initially provided by the operating system or the software application, and translates that first scalar memory address to a second scalar memory address that will properly access the value for the pixel conventionally associated with the first scalar memory address.
Patent GB-2395593-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for printing and writing data to memory tags
Inventor: WATERS JOHN DERYK
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: Apparatus (10) includes a print head (16) for printing onto a base medium (12), and a memory tag write device (21) for writing data to memory tags (8) on or in the base medium (12). Preferably the base medium (12) is moved along a first axis (A1) through or past the apparatus (10). The print head (16) may be moveable relative to the base medium (12) such that it moves back and forth along a second axis (A2). Generally at least a part (21) of the memory tag write device is moveable relative to the base medium (12) back and forth along a third axis (A3) substantially perpendicular to the first axis (A1).
Patent GB-2397665-A (GB)
Title: Operating system data management
Inventor: BERES YOLANTA
IPC: G06F21/52
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: A method of computer operating system data management comprising the steps of: (a) associating data management information with data input to a process (300); and (b) regulating operating system operations involving the data according to the data management information is provided (310). A computing platform (1) for operating system data management is also provided. Furthermore, a computer program including instructions configured to enable operating system data management, an operating system, and an operating system data management method and apparatus arranged to identify data having data management information associated therewith when that data is read into a memory space are provided.
Patent GB-2399123-A (GB)
Title: Rail damper
Inventor: FARRINGTON DAVID
IPC: E01B19/00
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A damper for a rail 10 comprises a deformable material 58 and an elongate resonant member 56, the resonant member being of a stiff material as compared to the deformable material and being sized to exhibit a resonant frequency in the range of vibration frequencies of the rail, wherein the resonant member includes at least one extending therefrom so as to retain the resonant member and the deformable material in place on the rail. The clip(s) allow(s) the damper to be fitted to the rail in an extremely short time as compared to gluing and curing processes, and with greater confidence and less inventory as compared to clamping processes. The clip(s) 60 preferably extend(s) laterally of the resonant member 56 to grip the underside of the rail. The damper can retain a further elongate resonant member 54 with deformable material 52. Dampers can extend on either rail side, their respective clips 60 having bottom end formations to engage mutually (Figs 6a,b not shown).
Patent GB-2386187-A (GB)
Title: Two resonator sensor supported at two vibrational nodes
Inventor: GALLAGHER JOHN GERRARD
IPC: G01N11/16
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: A torsional resonant system comprises two distinct resonators, each having an inertial mass J1, J2 and a shaft K1, K2. The resonators are connected at a nexus A and are capable of vibration in anti-phase. The system is supported by a compliant support (eg o-ring, piston-seal, metallic torsional spring) at the vibrational node in the region of the nexus, and a semi-rigid support in the region of a second node B. The semi-rigid support has low torsional rigidity but high longitudinal and lateral rigidity. The two supports provide adequate structural strength whilst allowing sufficient compliance to account for a slight imbalance in frequencies between the two resonators. The support structure may also be applied to a tuning fork resonator. The system may comprise a casing, and finds application as a viscometer.
Patent GB-2399393-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle exhaust tail-pipe trim/cover with light effect
Inventor: SHELDON RAYMOND
IPC: F01N13/08
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: A trim/cover for a vehicle exhaust tail pipe comprises a light source eg a number of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in one or two rings and sealed in clear resin which acts as a lens to give a "jet flame effect" that is enhanced by any moisture in the exhaust gases. Some of the exhaust gases may pass though a venturi tube and a microphone may pick up the noise of the passing gases to provided a signal proportional to engine speed (rpm); the brightness of the LEDs may then, by suitable circuitry, be varied in proportion to engine rpm so that, for example, they glow faintly at idle revs and reach maximum brightness at 3000 rpm. Two rings of LEDs may be provided, an inner cluster glowing at low revs and an outer ring glowing at high revs.
Patent GB-2388711-A (GB)
Title: CPU cooling apparatus with thermal pipe
Inventor: CHEN SHIH-TSUNG
IPC: H01L23/467
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A CPU cooling apparatus for a personal computer comprises a thermal pipe <B>21</B> with a metal weave passing through a hollow base portion <B>221</B> of a set of fins <B>22</B> and through a plurality of overlapping heat sinks <B>24</B> covered by the casing of a fan <B>25</B>. The hollow base portion <B>221</B> of the set of fins <B>22</B> is covered by a sheet of metal <B>222</B> and a fastener <B>23</B> is provided for fastening the set of fins to a CPU socket. Each heat sink <B>24</B> has an opening corresponding to each thermal pipe <B>21</B>. The fan <B>25</B> casing <B>251</B> has at least one screw hole for attachment of the fan <B>25</B> to a housing of the personal computer. The sheet of metal <B>222</B> may be of copper. The thermal pipe <B>21</B> may be curved. The heat sinks <B>24</B> may be of aluminium. The fan <B>25</B> may be arranged to blow air from the interior of the housing to the exterior of the housing.
Patent GB-2401974-A (GB)
Title: Safety control system employing a pair of capacitive proximity sensors
Inventor: REES JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E05F15/00
Filed: 2003-05-17
Abstract: An electronic safety control system comprising first and second elongate, flexible electrically conductive sensing elements 18,20 and electronic control means. The electronic control means provide an output signal when the change in capacitance arising from the proximity of an object to said first element differs substantially from a change in capacitance arising from the proximity of said object to said second element. The output signal is used to control a powered device (14). The powered device is preferably used to displace one part 10 of a closure mechanism (8) towards another 12, and the sensing elements 18,20 may be fitted to one or other or both of the approaching surfaces of the two parts 10,12 to prevent an object from becoming trapped therebetween.
Patent GB-2386264-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector assembly and container
Inventor: LINAKER DEREK
IPC: H02B1/20
Filed: 2001-11-27
Abstract: An electrical connector assembly has live-phase conductive strips (5) potted in a solid polymer body (4). The strips are cut to provide transverse terminals (5a) on opposite sides. The polymer body (4) is confined within a housing (3) which is made from a series of body sections (6) joined end-to-end. These sections (6) extend around the periphery of the body (4) and have slots (11) through which the terminals (5a) project. Each section may be formed from two shells (7, 8) joined at longitudinal edges. A desired housing length can be built up by selection of an appropriate number of body sections (6). The assembly (24) can be enclosed within a box-shaped container (25) together with electrical devices (2), such as switches, conneted to the assembly (24) and having operating members (33) which are accessible through openings (31) in a top wall (30) of the container (25). The devices (2) may be covered by a sideways adjustable strip (43) with press-out sections (44) to form opening for the operating members (33).
Patent GB-2405370-A (GB)
Title: Marking and cutting aid
Inventor: TATLEY JON P
IPC: B25H7/00
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A marking and cutting aid preferably has guides 4,5 for marking, cutting and support, arranged to allow the device to be utilised both ways up, with perforations 6 preferably along each straight edge 1 to allow the ingress of devices such as those used for marking. Rule means 3 allow measuring and marking preferably in both metric and imperial standards. The angled portion 8 may have apertures for sizing drills or be set at a suitable angle as to aid with mitring and the like.
Patent GB-2406537-A (GB)
Title: Safety razors
Inventor: LUXTON RICHARD HART
IPC: B26B21/40
Filed: 2003-07-21
Abstract: A blade unit for a safety razor has a plurality of blades 7, 8, 9 with cutting edges 10, 11, 12 positioned between first guard and cap surfaces 26, 29 at an upper face of the unit, and a further blade 36 with a cutting edge 37 positioned between guard and cap surfaces 33, 34 at a rear face of the unit. The further blade at the rear face is intended for shaving skin areas, such as directly below the nostrils or in-front of the ears, to which access is restricted. A rinsing passage 35 connects a gap between the cutting edge 37 of the further blade 36 with an opening 38 at the bottom face of the blade unit for clearance of shaving debris and soap from the underside of the further blade 36 to the underside of the blade unit.
Patent GB-2406549-A (GB)
Title: Recumbent cycle
Inventor: MANSFIELD HARRY
IPC: B62K5/02
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: The tricycle has a single front wheel 2 and two spaced-apart rear wheels 9, the front wheel 2 being supported on a one-piece frame 1 which also carries a chain wheel 3, a crank and a seat 7, and the frame 1 further being coupled to a rear axle 8 assembly by a spindle such that the axle may be angled relative to the frame for steering. The rear 8 axle may be provided with rider handles 11. The spindle, in a sleeve, inclines at about 45{ rearwardly such that tilting of the seat 7 steers the tricycle. Restoring force is provided by an elastic cable 14, or spiral springs, at each axle end.
Patent GB-2405795-A (GB)
Title: Electro-stimulating underwear
Inventor: YU TSUNG-I
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A pair of medium and low frequency electro-stimulated massaging pants embeds a plurality of conductive strips on predetermined locations therein. Each of the conductive strips has a first end connected with at least one conductive plate and a second end connected with a conductive button. The conductive plates are in direct contact with the human body as the pants are put on. The conductive buttons are clustered on a predetermined location of the pants, which can be coupled with a corresponding set of conductive buttons on an electro-stimulating controller so as to mount the controller onto the pants. The electro-stimulating controller charges the conductive plates to produce the effect of a medium and low frequency electro-stimulated massage. Electrodes may be positioned on the waist band of the pants (figs 1,2,14,16) or electrodes may be positioned else where on the undergarments near acupuncture points, fat-accumulating places, or for promoting circulation or sexual stimulation (figs 15,17-20).
Patent GB-2392529-A (GB)
Title: Automatic replacement of corrupted bios image
Inventor: HARDING MATTHEW
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: A primary BIOS may be used to boot a system after the primary BIOS has been validated. If the primary BIOS fails the validation test, a backup BIOS may automatically be used to boot the system. If the primary BIOS passes the validation test, but fails to complete execution in a predetermined period of time. the backup BIOS may automatically be used to boot the system. Code for validating the primary BIOS may be contained in the backup BIOS. The primary BIOS may be revised during system operation, but the backup BIOS may be write-protected during system operation to prevent the backup BIOS from being corrupted. A plug-in module may be used to revise the backup BIOS by booting from the plug-in module rather than the primary or secopdary BIOS, and copying a BIOS program from the plug-in module to the backup BIOS.
Patent GB-2409127-A (GB)
Title: Determining the status of a called mobile communication device at call initiation
Inventor: NAM TAE HYUN
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: During initiation of a call, a calling mobile telephone determines the status of a called mobile telephone from data sent from the called mobile telephone or from a server database in the network. The status information may comprise a unique code which defines the call alert mode set in the called mobile telephone. The call alert mode may be one or more of musical tones, vibrating alert or lighting indicator. The calling mobile telephone may be arranged to imitate the call alert of the called mobile telephone. The caller is thus made aware of the ring tone set in the called mobile telephone and may purchase the ring tone if desired.
Patent GB-2395870-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring of call information in a wireless location system
Inventor: ANDERSON ROBERT J
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: In an overlay Wireless Location System, an Abis interface is monitored to obtain information used to locate GSM phones (S116). Signaling links of the Abis interface are passively monitored to obtain certain information, such as control and traffic channel assignment, called number, and mobile identification, which is not available from the GSM air interface of the reverse channel (S110-S116). This approach also applies to IDEN and can be broadened to include CDMA systems where the GSM architecture has been used and the system includes a separated BTS to BSC interface.
Patent GB-2411808-A (GB)
Title: Spool for a fishing reel
Inventor: YEH SHIH-YUAN
IPC: A01K89/00
Filed: 2004-03-13
Abstract: A spool 10 has a cylindrical body 11, a central hole 14 and two line recesses 12,122. The central hole 14 is defined through the cylindrical body 11 to define two openings respectively at two ends of the cylindrical body 11. The line recesses 12,122 are defined in the outer surface of the cylindrical body 11 for two different fishing lines to respectively wound around. Accordingly, the spool 10 is able to simultaneously receive two kinds of fishing lines to improve convenience in use. An annular wall 13 is formed on the outer surface of the cylinderical body 11 between the line recesses 12, 122. Two collars 18 are mounted in central hole 14 and correspond respectively to the line recesses, where each collar has teeth formed on an inner surface. If the angler wants to use the fishing line received in the second line recess 122, the spool is taken off the rod and reversed. The space for carrying different kinds of fishing lines is thus reduced.
Patent GB-2412858-A (GB)
Title: Depilatory scraper combined with a timer
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH ANDREW
IPC: G04B47/00
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A depilatory composition is applied to skin from a container. After an interval a device 6 is used to remove the composition, and entrained hair. In order that a user can remove the composition at the optimum time, the device 6 includes a timer, for example a sand timer visible through the handle. The user knows that sufficient time has elapsed when all of the sand has passed from one compartment to the other. The device can be mounted in "up" and "down" positions on a container in which the depilatory composition is supplied.
Patent GB-2406476-A (GB)
Title: Speech to text converter for a mobile device
Inventor: SORRENTINO ANDREA
IPC: H04M1/72436
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: A typical mobile telephone allows the user to create and send SMS (short message service) or text messages. Due to the small keypad and several letters being associated with each key, most mobile telephones adopt a predictive text system where, depending on the keys pressed by a user, the desired word is predicted. Often however, many words could be possible based on the users sequence of key presses and the user must then scroll through these options. A speech recognition unit is described where the user speaks the desired word into the microphone of the telephone, and the keypad is then used to confine the speech recognition vocabulary to words that begin with a letter corresponding to the key input. The vocabulary can be further refined by inputting the next letter of the word.
Patent GB-2398451-A (GB)
Title: Ear cover with sound receiving element
Inventor: BRONKHORST ADELBERT WILLEM
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: An ear cover such as a pair of ear caps or a helmet is provided with a spatial array of several sound pickup elements on an outer wall of the ear cover. Within the ear cover sits a sound reproduction element. A signal processing device composes an output signal for reproduction by the sound reproduction element from a composite of respective input signals picked up by different elements of the array, of the sound from the environment. The composition is preferably carried out such that it approximates as best as possible the directional dependence of the transfer of sound to the ear canal, such as it would occur in the absence of the ear cover.
Patent GB-2415887-A (GB)
Title: Curtain rail assembly
Inventor: SEYMOUR BRIAN EDWARD HYDE
IPC: E06B3/80
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: A heavy duty curtain (4, Fig 1) and curtain rail 12 for separating cold rooms from regions at ambient temperature, the curtain including a plurality of vertical slat members (6, Fig 1) each slat being formed of a layered construction having outer protective plastics sheets and an inner thermally insulative filling with apertures 20 at the upper edges of each slat, the curtain rail having upper 40 and lower tracks 36. Hooks 18 are provided along the length of the curtain rail, each hook having an upper slide member 52 and a lower slide member 58 for respective engagement with said upper 40 and lower 36 tracks, and each hook being engageable in a vertically elongate aperture 20 of the curtain slats. The rail is provided with a flap 14 that covers the row of hooks. The rail is L-shaped and the lower track 36 may be offset rearwardly in relation to the upper track 40.
Patent GB-2411024-A (GB)
Title: Interrupt processing control
Inventor: KIMELMAN PAUL
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: An arrangement for handling interrupts in which, when a first interrupt occurs, the state of the current process is saved and the interrupt is processed, and when this is finished, either returning to the saved process or, if a further interrupt of higher priority than the saved process occurs, processing the further interrupt. In this case the original state data is not restored and then re-saved so increasing speed.
Patent GB-2421406-A (GB)
Title: Defining a symbol timing window and capturing a signal
Inventor: DENG JUINN-HORNG
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: An apparatus and a method of defining symbol timing window and capturing signal axe provided for a UWB receiver (200). The present invention is characterized in delaying a start point of a symbol timing window for a preset time T. According to the symbol timing window, serial symbol signals are received and each of received symbol signals comprises a prefix signal (PS), a received data signal (RS), and a guard signal (GS). The time period of the prefix signal is T1-T, the time period of the guard signal is T2+T, and T  &  T1-T2. In addition, the received data signal and the guard signal are captured, and then the guard signal is added to the front of the received data signal. The overall duration of the received signal is unchanged. The method compensates for channel effects in the received signal.
Patent GB-2421975-A (GB)
Title: Traffic cone dropper and retriever
Inventor: MOUNTER IAN JOHN
IPC: E01F9/70
Filed: 2005-01-06
Abstract: The traffic cone dropper and retriever comprises a platform which may either be secured to or integral with a vehicle, with the platform being positioned either to one side or to the rear of the vehicle. Cones 8 may be deployed through a tube assembly which includes upper and lower sets of jaws which operate via a cam system to allow individual cones to be deployed. A distance measuring assembly may be included to activate system to deploy cones at the desired interval. A ramp assembly 7 may alternatively be used to drop cones with the ramp facing towards the rear of the vehicle with the ramp including traction wheels 27 that engage the ground and act to drive a belt 23 on the ramp that moves cones along the ramp's length. Alternatively the ramp can be secured facing towards the front of the vehicle and used to retrieve cones from the road, with a cone guide 29 and tripping bar 33 at the bottom of the ramp acting to tilt cones to facilitate their passing onto the ramp.
Patent GB-2423770-A (GB)
Title: Crystalline or semi-crystalline polyurethane
Inventor: JIANG XINGSHENG
IPC: C09D175/06
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: A crystalline or semi-crystalline polyurethane (PU) oligomer or polymer comprising copolymerisation of monomer I, which is at least one diisocyanate with a flexible backbone, such as hexamethylene diisocyanate, monomer II, which is at least one diol with a flexible backbone being aliphatic or ether, such as diethylene glycol, and monomer A, such as 2,2-dihydroxymethylbutyl acrylate, or 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)butyric acid. The polyurethane (PU) oligomer or polymer may also comprise monomer B, such as 2-butyl-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol. The oligomer or polymer is UV or thermally curable and is suitable for powder coatings.