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Patent GB-2414310-A (GB)
Title: Dependency analysis of source code to produce independently distributable components.
Inventor: BRANTON JOE
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: An improved method for building a body of software, by monitoring the output of tools used to build it and/or analysing the content of build instruction files. Binary files delivered by the build are allocated to one of a set of discrete components derived from a pre-existing division of source code modules. Thereby dividing the creation of the body of software into a comparable set of independently distributable components.
Patent GB-2403286-A (GB)
Title: An illumination device for a night vision system that is located within an interior cabin of a vehicle
Inventor: MARINELLI MICHAEL A
IPC: G02B23/12
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: An illumination device 16 for a night vision system 10 comprises a light source 72 and a beam-forming optic 100 that is optically coupled to the light source 72, and is mounted in an interior cabin 12 of a vehicle 14. The beam-forming optic 100 provides an illumination pattern (22, figure 1) that is directed forward of the vehicle 14. The illumination device 16 comprises a power supply 64 for supplying power to the light source 72, and a cooling device (164, figure 4) and a heater system 74 to maintain the light source 72 at a constant temperature. In a further embodiment, the light source 72 is an infrared laser diode which illuminates a target area so a receiver system 198 detects the reflected light from objects.
Patent GB-2415844-A (GB)
Title: Programmable gain amplifier with reduced gain switching transients
Inventor: IKUTA ISAO
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A programmable gain amplifier (PGA) 10 (fig.8) includes combined high pass filter and attenuator circuits 30, 32 and 35 (fig.8). Each filter attenuator circuit comprises capacitors 58, 59 in series with signal input lines Iin, IBin, and a chain of resistors 61 - 64 between the lines. A plurality of switches are formed by PMOS / NMOS transistor pairs 65/66 - 71/72. In use, the outer pair of MOS switches (65/66, 71/72) are on (closed) and the inner pair (67/68, 69/70) are off (open), or, the inner pair are closed and the outer pair are open. To reduce the magnitude of switching transients, glitches or noise that can appear on the signal lines Iout, IBout when the MOS switch control lines sg1 - sg4 are operated (due, for example, to parasitic capacitances), the timing of the control signals on lines sg1 - sg4 is arranged (fig.7) so that there is a period tc during which both the inner and the outer MOS switches are closed. As an alternative, also disclosed is the use of a 'slow switch' waveform (fig. 10b) which has a slow rising edge and a slow falling edge. This signal may be applied to all the MOS switch control lines sg1 - sg4 simultaneously. The PGA finds application in amplification stages following frequency conversion in wireless communication receivers, e.g. for receiving a CDMA signal. Reduced circuit area and power consumption are disclosed.
Patent GB-2416160-A (GB)
Title: A compact case with pivotable two-sided mirror
Inventor: SHEN CHIEN-HUNG
IPC: A45D40/24
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: A cosmetic compact includes a cover 10 and a base 30 which is pivotably connected to the cover 10 and a two-sided mirror 20 is pivotably connected between the cover 10 and the base 30. Each of the cover 10 and the base 30 includes a heart-shaped recess 121, 321 for receiving cosmetic material therein. The cover 10 can be engaged with the base 30 by engaging a positioning plate 13 on the cover 10 with a protrusion 331 on the base 30. The two-sided mirror 20 includes two ears 21 extending though two notches, 35 in a peripheral wall 33 of the base 30 so that the user may pivot the two-sided mirror 20 by lifting the two ears 21.
Patent GB-2403087-A (GB)
Title: Remote monitoring of optical repeaters
Inventor: FUJIWARA HARUO
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: A repeater (20) for use in an optical transmission system capable of monitoring the operating status of Raman-amplifier repeaters even when an optical transmission line is partly disrupted by a fiber failure. An end station (10) sends a monitoring command signal to request a particular repeater to report its operating status, together with a response carrier wave for use in that reporting. With their different wavelengths, an upstream wavelength selector (21-1) in the repeater selectively passes the monitoring command signal while reflecting back the response carrier wave. Responsive to the command, a monitoring controller (22) creates a response message containing operating status information. An excitation unit (24) performs Raman amplification with a pump beam modulated by a modulation controller (23), so that the response message is superimposed on the response carrier wave propagating on the upstream link (L1). The resulting monitoring response signal is routed from the upstream wavelength selector (21-1) to a downstream optical coupler (C2) and sent back to the requesting and end station (10).
Patent GB-2402343-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for treating female urinary incontinence
Inventor: BROWNING JAMES
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical implant (2) and method for supporting the urethra, the implant comprising: comprising at least one fixing zone (6) that can be fixed in the fibrofatty tissue of the retropubic space. In use the implant supports the urethra such that increased intra-abdominal pressure is transmitted to the sub urethral pressure space to promote occlusion of the urethra at periods of increased intra-abdominal pressure. The implant of the present invention has uses including treating urinary incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse.
Patent GB-2408122-A (GB)
Title: Generating a circuit model
Inventor: ROOT DAVID E
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A method for generating a model of a circuit having an input port and an output port. The method determines an amplitude for current leaving the output port at a frequency   l  k when a signal that includes a carrier at   l  j modulated by a signal Vj(t) is input to the input port, wherein   l  k is a harmonic of   l  j. The determined amplitude is used to determine values for a set of constants, <B>a</B><k>, such that a function fk(<B>V</B>,<B>a</B><k>) provides an estimate of the current, Ik(t), leaving the output port at a frequency   l  k when a signal having the form <EMI ID=2.1 HE=9 WI=45 LX=325 LY=1057 TI=MF> <PC>is input to the input port. Here Vk(t) is a component of a set of values <B>V</B>. The fk(<B>V</B>,<B>a</B><k>) are used to provide a simulator component adapted for use in a circuit simulator.
Patent GB-2420623-A (GB)
Title: Hand arm vibration measurement device for use with power tools
IPC: G01H1/00
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A device which monitors a user's vibration exposure is integrated in our mounted on a mechanical power tool (e.g. concrete breaker, rotary/hammer drill). When a recommended vibration exposure has been reached the device warns the user by repeatedly flashing and LED. The power to the tool may be cut off when the exposure limit is reached. Alternatively, in tools where cutting off the power would be a hazard, the power is reduced. A reset button may be provided to enable another user to use the tool.
Patent GB-2408829-A (GB)
Title: Cabriolet Vehicle With Solar Radiation Intensity Sensor
Inventor: PUDDEPHATT KEVIN JAMES
IPC: B60J7/057
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: A warning apparatus for a cabriolet or convertible type vehicle having a roof structure movable between a first, closed position and a second, open position comprises sensor means for sensing the intensity of solar radiation falling on the vehicle and warning means for generating a warning to the vehicle user. The sensor operates in response to operation, by the user, of a switch to select movement of the roof structure between the first and second positions. In one embodiment, if the measured intensity exceeds a predetermined level, the roof structure is not permitted to move between the first and second positions. Provided that the solar radiation is not above a critical threshold the user may override this check by repeating the operation of the switch within a certain time period. Also disclosed are a simple ultraviolet radiation exposure warning device, an embodiment wherein the sensor is replaced by radio transmission of a sun factor and a further embodiment where the roof is automatically moved from an open to a closed position if the sensed solar radiation intensity exceeds a critical threshold.
Patent GB-2420742-A (GB)
Title: Artist's scaling device
Inventor: COOMBS HORACE
IPC: B41L13/16
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: Portable frame 20 has a removable acetate screen 10, with grid markings 15, mounted in it. The frame has a handle 30 allowing the user to hold up the screen 10, view a subject through the screen, and draw the subject on the screen. The handle may have two pivotally linked arms 35,38 connected to peg 39 which slides in slot 40 in the frame. Screen 10 may be removed and used with an overhead projector, copier or scanner. The frame may be mounted on one side, using a clamp, (figures 6,7) or on two sides (figure 8) of the screen. Instead of grid markings 15, arrows or pointers (515, figure 9) may be provided on the frame. The screen may comprise a flexible transparency supported by a rigid pane, and may be coloured, translucent, transparent or slightly opaque. The screen may be wiped clean after use.
Patent GB-2425325-A (GB)
Title: Lock assembly with guard
Inventor: SIMPSON MICHAEL ARTHUR
IPC: E05B17/14
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A lock assembly 30 comprising a lock body 10, a key cylinder (20, figure 1) mounted with an aperture in the front face of the lock body and a cylinder guard 32 encircling the key cylinder. The guard housing may comprise a front layer of a first material and a back layer formed from a different second material. The first material is preferably harder than the second material, for example work hardened steel and non work hardened steel. There may also be a rotable slotted disk 62 between the key cylinder and the guard housing, the disk having an aperture (slot) to allow the blade of a key to be inserted into the cylinder. The guard housing may have bevelled side walls (see Figure 4).
Patent GB-2413004-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating mid and long ir wavelength radiation
Inventor: SETZLER SCOTT D
IPC: H01S3/10
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: A narrow line width optical parametric oscillator (OPO) (10) is used a pump for a tunable optical parametric oscillator to enable it to produce a mid and long wavelength IR output over a wide 5-20 micron bandwidth. The pumping OPO (10) is then set up to be non-colinearly phase matched. To enable the pumping OPO (10) to exhibit the narrow line width, it is seeded with a narrow line width seeding source. The result is output energy having an extremely narrow 4 nanometer line width. The narrowness of the pumping OPO (10) output is derived first by using non-colinear phase matching in the pumping OPO (10) and secondly by using seeding in the pumping of the pumping OPO (10).
Patent GB-2428451-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine variable valve actuation system
Inventor: PIRAULT JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: F01L1/20
Filed: 2005-07-16
Abstract: A variable valve actuation system in an i.c. engine having more than on cylinder comprises a control link 40,fig.2 which is caused to oscillate by means of a connecting rod 20,fig.2 driven by a crankshaft 18,fig.2. The control link 40,fig.2 oscillates about a control pin 38,fig.2 preferably at one end of the control link and the valve actuation means, eg cam link 56,fig.2, is connected preferably at the other end of the control link. The control pin 38,fig.2 is mounted adjustably on all cylinders so that fine corrections can be made to the valve timing from cylinder to cylinder to take account of any production variations in the valve actuation components. The control pin 106,fig.1 may be carried by a member 112,fig.1 attached by a leaf spring 110,fig.1 to the control link 102,fig.1 so that rotation of the adjustment screw 100,fig.1 moves the control pin 106 relative to the control link 102.
Patent GB-2413879-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for injecting write data into a cache
Inventor: HUGHES WILLIAM A
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A data processing system (100, 600) has a memory hierarchy including a cache (124, 624) and a lower-level memory system (170, 650). A data element having a special write with inject attribute is received from a data producer (160, 640), such as an Ethernet controller. The data element is forwarded to the cache (124, 624) without accessing the lower-level memory system (170, 650). Subsequently at least one cache line containing the data element is updated in the cache (124, 624).
Patent GB-2429187-A (GB)
Title: Security devices for security substrates
Inventor: COMMANDER LAWRENCE GEORGE
IPC: D21H21/42
Filed: 2005-08-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a security device for security substrates, such as paper used for making security documents, such as banknotes, having anti-counterfeitable features. The invention therefore provides a security device comprising a carrier of at least partially light transmitting polymeric material. A carrier bears a plurality of first indicia which are easily visible to the human eye. The first indicia are defined by a plurality of smaller second indicia which are less visible to the human eye positioned relative to each other to enable the first indicia to be visualised. The indicia may be of different sizes. The device may be an elongate security element which may be partially embedded in a security paper.
Patent GB-2430682-A (GB)
Title: Insulated magnetic particulate material
Inventor: PANG YONG XIN
IPC: C23C22/40
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: Insulated magnetic particulate material, such as that used to fabricate magnetic core components for electrical converters and electrical machines, comprises a plurality of ferromagnetic particles and an electrically insulating layer formed on each of said ferromagnetic particles. The electrically insulating layer comprises a coating compound formed as a reaction product of the ferromagnetic particles and an acid material selected from the group consisting of (a) an acid system comprising at least two acids and (b) an acid compound formed by reacting together at least two acids. The acids used in the acid system include phosphoric, molybdic and tungstic acids. The acid compounds used can be heteropolyacids such as molybdophosphoric and tungstophosphoric acids.
Patent GB-2431642-A (GB)
Title: Alternative synthesis of aryl-octanoyl amide compounds
Inventor: MICKEL STUART JOHN
IPC: C07C237/20
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: An alternative synthesis of 2(S), 4(S), 5(S), 7(S)-2,7-dialkyl-4-hydroxy-5-amino-8-aryl-octanoyl amide compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which uses the synthetic pathway detailed in Schemes 1-3. Novel intermediates are used in the preparation of the above target compound.
Patent GB-2415827-A (GB)
Title: Recording/reproduction head and recording/reproduction device
Inventor: ONOE ATSUSHI
IPC: G11B11/08
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: A phase-change recording/reproduction head (1) includes: a probe (11) consisting of a recording/reproduction electrode (11a), an insulation layer (13) arranged on the tip portion of the recording/reproduction electrode (11a), and a resistor (14) arranged on the insulation layer (13); and a return electrode (12) arranged around the probe (11). During recording, voltage corresponding to the recording data is applied to the resistor (14) so that the phase change recording medium is changed from a crystalline state to an amorphous state. During reproduction, FM-modulated frequency of an oscillator oscillating according to the capacity corresponding to the dielectric constant of the crystalline state and the amorphous state is demodulated, thereby reproducing data with a high SN ratio.
Patent GB-2423013-A (GB)
Title: Swivel Table
Inventor: BRANDL ROBERT
IPC: A47B23/02
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: A position adjustable table has a base 10 secured under a sofa 23 or similar seat by means of a jacking mechanism 13 or by a counter balance. The base 10 is provided with a bearing that allows the arm to rotate freely around 360{ and on which a tabletop is mounted by means of adjustable clamping blocks and including a pivot assembly that allows optimum positioning of the table. Additional attachments such as a cup holder or table extension can be mounted onto the tabletop. Simply pulling the arm out of the bearing and rotating the top around the arm can disassemble the whole table.
Patent GB-2435614-A (GB)
Title: Transducer holder for maintaining signal-receiving contact with a patient's body
Inventor: GEORGE SAMUEL
IPC: A61B8/00
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: A transducer holder 20 comprising a base 22 adherently attachable to a patient's skin 12 and a retainer 24 attached or attachable to the base 22 to hold the transducer 36 in signal-receiving contact with the body. The base 22 may have one or more apertures (26, fig 2). The aperture may be open for use with an acoustic gel or closed by a barrier film. Alternatively the base 22 itself may receive signals. The base 22 may be adhesively attached to the patient's skin 12or held by suction. The retainer 24 may be in the form of one or more bands 30 or a membrane including an opening for inserting or removing the transducer 36. A method of using the transducer holder 20 is claimed. The holder may assist in monitoring a mother and baby during labour without the need for body straps.
Patent GB-2426733-A (GB)
Title: Vibration isolator for a pneumatic pole or backfill tamper
Inventor: STEFFEN KYLE J
IPC: F16F15/067
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A vibration isolation assembly 40 is provided for use with a backfill tamper. In use, the vibration isolation assembly can be disposed between a handle (22, fig. 2) and a percussion mechanism (26, fig. 2) of the tamper and absorbs kickback forces from the percussion mechanism during backfill tamper operation. In one embodiment, the assembly includes an elongated conduit member 42 that defines a channel 53 that allows compressed air to pass through the member to the percussion mechanism and a vibration dampening piston arrangement (64, fig. 4) for absorbing feedback forces from the percussion mechanism during backfill tamper operation. The assembly may further include a spring arrangement 72,74,76 for dampening vibration emanating from the piston.
Patent GB-2431094-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic dust-collecting device for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: YOO DONG-HUN
IPC: B04C5/26
Filed: 2006-07-12
Abstract: A dust-collecting device (200, fig 1) for a vacuum cleaner 100 includes a first cyclone unit 210 comprising a first cyclone chamber 201 where air enters through a first inlet 225 and spins. A first dust-collecting chamber 205 is provided to collect dust separated from the air. A second cyclone unit 250 comprises a second cyclone chamber 203 where the air, discharged from the first cyclone unit 201, enters through a second inlet 261 and spins. At least one dust-collecting chamber (280, fig 3) formed on the circumference of a second cyclone body 270 separates smaller minute dust particles from the air upon contact with the air spinning within the second cyclone chamber 203. The second dust-collecting chamber (280, fig 3) preferably comprises a pocket which is separated from the second cyclone chamber 203 by an apertured screen (285, fig 3) through which the smaller dust particles can pass. Accordingly, efficiency in collecting smaller dust particles by the dust-collecting device increases.
Patent GB-2432691-A (GB)
Title: Two dimensional error correction
Inventor: CHANG HUI-HUANG
IPC: G11B20/18
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: Data stored on a storage medium, such as a digital versatile disc (DVD) 201, is coded using an error correction scheme comprising an inner code parity (PI) and an outer code parity (PO). The data is decoded using a two pass decoding method. During the first pass, data is passed through the PO error correction unit 231 into a buffer 234. The PI error correction is carried out by the PI decoding unit 236. The PO error values and locations are calculated by the PO decoding unit 237 and stored in the PO error information register 233. On the second pass, the PO dynamic correction unit 232 corrects the PO errors. The PI decoding unit may take the data from the buffer or may take it directly from the PO error correction unit.
Patent GB-2433633-A (GB)
Title: Reducing power consumption in a remote receiver
Inventor: MANSON NEAL RICHARD
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: A wireless communication system e.g. for sending and receiving remote control function signals for controlling functions of a vehicle, has a remote wake-up feature. The system includes a remote device comprising logic to generate a preamble signal comprising a plurality of pre-determined signal pulses (18) sequentially varied throughout a pre-amble period (20) and to generate a main message signal (26) after a wake-up time-period (28). A receiver system comprises logic adapted to poll for the signal pulses (18), the receiver system polling comprising an on-state (32) having a on-state length (34) sufficient for receiving at least two of the sequentially varied signal pulses (18); determine the wake-up time-period (28) using at least two of the signal pulses (18); place the receiver system into a low-power sleep state (38) during the remaining portion of said wake-up time-period (28); reactivate (40) the receiver system at the end of the wake-up time-period (28) and receive the main message (26). The receiver on-state can thus be reduced to below 50% of the time during polling, and quiescent current can be reduced accordingly.
Patent GB-2445756-A (GB)
Title: Rotating ring assembly unit
Inventor: SALMON JILL
IPC: A47B37/04
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: A rotating ring assembly unit which comprises of top rotating upper ring 2 running on rolling members 3 on a supporting base ring 1. The rolling members 3 can be curved, shaped or straight rollers, wheels, discs or balls. This design will support a varied range of items giving total 360 degree free movement whilst all weight above is transferred to the circumference of the stable base ring 1. The rotating ring assembly can be used in baby walkers, rotating reclining armchairs, multi-directional television stands, rotating stools and chairs, tables, and garden furniture such as sun loungers.
Patent GB-2447977-A (GB)
Title: Magnetron
Inventor: BRADY MICHAEL BARRY CLIVE
IPC: H01J25/00
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A magnetron having a cathode 1 and an anode 2 with vanes 3, has an insulating surface 4 which faces the cathode and receives material from it due to sputtering at the cathode. A conductor 7 enables the resistance of the film so deposited to be measured, giving an indication of the thickness of the film and the lifetime of the magnetron.
Patent GB-2448176-A (GB)
Title: Steering wheel locking device
Inventor: CHEN CHIA-LIN
IPC: B60R25/022
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: A steering wheel locking device includes a lock rod 1, a lock base 2, a locking device 3 and a fixing unit 4. The lock rod has a chamber 11, through holes 12, a lock core 13 and a saddle 14. The lock comprises a lock core 21 to be inserted into the lock base 2 through the lock hole 13. The top of the lock core is provided with a latch 23. The locking device has holes 31 corresponding in position to the through holes 12 of the lock rod, and is linked by the latch to move transversely along the lock rod. The fixing unit 4 comprises a pair of rods 41 corresponding in position to the through holes of the lock rod and the holes of the locking device. The rods are able to move along the through holes and the holes to change its position to lock or unlock the locking device.