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Patent GB-2398147-A (GB)
Title: Automated trading of financial interests
Inventor: FOLEY KEVIN
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: The invention provides systems, methods, and computer programming for transactions of financial interests without disclosing the existence of the proporsals or all or certain terms of thereof at one or more stages of the proposal or the transaction (202). The invention is suited to, among other things, buying and or selling of large blocks of financial interests such as stocks, bonds, futures contracts, commodities, derivatives, options (212), and the like, without revealing in the market place that large quantities of the interests are being offered or bid upon, and without revealing the identity of the offering or bidding party or the terms upon which trades are proposed (214). In matching proposed transactions, systems according to the invention may give precedence to quantity (224) over other terms, such as price or the order in which proposals are received by the system.
Patent GB-2413997-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle engine speed and transmission control
Inventor: WILLIAMS ANDREW
IPC: F16H61/66
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A control system for a vehicle (10, see fig 1) has two modes and comprises control apparatus 24,25 which provides inputs to a programmable controller 22. In a first mode, the engine speed is varied and in the second mode, the transmission ratio is varied without altering the engine speed. An operator mode selector 28a and a power take off (16, 17, see fig 1) may be provided. The vehicle (10) includes an engine (12, see fig 1) and a continuously variable transmission 30 for varying the ratio between an output member (18, see fig 1) of the engine (12) and ground engaging drive apparatus (13, 14, see fig 1).
Patent GB-2406809-A (GB)
Title: Liner for paint container
Inventor: CAUSTON THOMAS PETER
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A liner 40 is formed from plastic sheeting and is shaped and arranged to line the inside of a decorator's scuttle 10. Paint can then be poured into the liner 40 and the liner 40 acts to separate the paint from the scuttle 10. Thus, when the paint is no longer needed, the liner 40 can merely be thrown away, leaving a clean scuttle 10. The liner 40 may be provided with an adhesive strip (80 figure 2) for securing it to the scuttle 10. The liner 40 may be provided with a tie (280 figure 4) for securing it to the scuttle 10.
Patent GB-2416830-A (GB)
Title: Radiator cover with a retractable folding laundry drying frame and an air grille
Inventor: HUGHES PAUL
IPC: D06F57/12
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: A radiator cover 1 has a ladder-like frame 15 for laundry drying folding at a mid point that can be retracted in a storage position (fig 2) under a pivoting ledge 5; and a grille 6 which can be closed to vary or occlude heated air from the radiator. The ledge 5 has apertures (7, fig 1) to allow a convection air flow to escape the cover vertically. A mesh or slatted screen (9, fig 2) prevents the passage of articles. The grille may be plain, have louvers or sliding slats, and can have an operating handle 8 so that closing the grille 6 directs heated air to the laundry frame 15. Other embodiments (not illustrated) have a frame configured as a 'lazy tongs' mechanism, or a larger frame which cannot be stowed within the volume of the cover. The cover can be wall mounted or free standing, be adjustable to fit different sizes of radiator, and made of plastic, metal, MDF, chipboard or wood.
Patent GB-2402748-A (GB)
Title: Relay testing device
Inventor: MCKENZIE NEIL
IPC: G01R31/327
Filed: 2003-03-25
Abstract: Apparatus and a method of for testing a relay and an electrical circuit within which a relay forms a component part are described. The apparatus and method can be employed by a user with only a minimal understanding of a relay or the associated electrical circuit in which the relay is a component. A particular embodiment of the apparatus comprises a relay socket, a relay plug and an electronic control circuit. A relay switch to be tested is removed from the associated electrical circuit and plugged into the relay socket. The relay plug is then plugged into the socket from which the relay has been removed. The systematic opening and closing of electrical switches within the electronic control circuit then provides the means for testing both the relay and the electrical circuit.
Patent GB-2418750-A (GB)
Title: DLL component having export function through an interface
Inventor: MACPHERSON JIM
IPC: G06F9/54
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: The present invention provides for a DLL component, encapsulated within a class, and having an export function provided with a pointer to an interface of the said class, the functionality of the DLL component being standardised to an sufficient extent to allow loading of the DLL and the provision of the said pointer, to be encapsulated, such that just one export function is then provided that returns the pointer to an interface that can support all required behaviour. Furthermore, the encapsulating class is preferably instantiated as a thread local singleton, resulting in the DLL component being rendered thread-safe.
Patent GB-2407891-A (GB)
Title: Patient bedside terminal for healthcare data and entertainment
Inventor: MOCKETT RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a digital system 1 for providing services to a patient in a health care environment, such as a hospital 2, comprising a means 3 to display data, means 4, 4' operable by a user to select desired data and activate the display means 3, and remote data store means such as servers 5 adapted to provide data digitally to the display means 3 when accessed by the user. The overall system 1 can provide patient access to entertainment, communication, and medical data relating to that patient and held by or on a hospital data base. The medical condition of each patient, in other words an inventory of medical data, is thus accessible.
Patent GB-2422555-A (GB)
Title: Interactive broadcast game and system
Inventor: CARIO HAIM
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: An interactive broadcast game, e.g. roulette, includes the steps of publicly displaying or broadcasting a game, accepting within an allowed time frame at least one message transmitted via a message bearer in response to the broadcasted game, assigning a token to the transmitted message, and exhibiting the token with an event of the game. A first message may be transmitted using a different message bearer, e.g. SMS, to that used by a second transmitted message, e.g. e-mail. Confirmation of an accepted message may be sent to a player, e.g. by a back office. A message corresponding to a winning event may be sent to a participant using the same message bearer in which the accepted message was transmitted, and a winning message may be represented by a token exhibited in the game. Activities such as chat, quiz, voting and gaming may be exhibited with the broadcast game, and players may be able to send messages addressed to other players. A system for broadcasting games is also disclosed including an entertainment server employing a bearer gateway and a game engine, a bearer communications system, at least one show director server, and a broadcasted video output interface unit.
Patent GB-2424270-A (GB)
Title: Optical monitoring of predetermined substances in blood
Inventor: MARSEGLIA DOMENICO MICHELE DAV
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: Apparatus and method for monitoring predetermined substances such as oxygen in blood. In order to monitor blood oxygen saturation (SO2), light is directed onto a target area of a patient's skin and light that has either been reflected by or transmitted through blood in the target area is detected by a spectrometer. A first reference spectrum 10 is obtained corresponding to blood of low oxygen saturation and a second reference spectrum 11 is obtained corresponding to blood of high oxygen saturation. A third reference spectrum is obtained corresponding to changes in the spectral content of the detected light due to one or more other factors, such as the melanin of the patient's skin. The total melanin contribution may be modelled as a linear function of wavelength. A set of coefficients is then calculated relating the spectral content of the detected light to the first, second and third reference spectral values relatively weighted by the coefficients. Oxygen saturation is determined from the ratio of the coefficients relating to the first and second spectra.
Patent GB-2425424-A (GB)
Title: Disposable flexible endoscope
Inventor: TULLEY MATTHEW
IPC: A61B1/05
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A disposable endoscope system (100) connects to a reusable control and monitor unit 6,10 and comprises a flexible insertion section (1) connected to an operating handle (3) that connects to an umbilical cord (4). The end interface (5) of the umbilical is the final component of the disposable endoscope. The flexible insertion section (2) has a video camera (12), an illumination source (11) and an actively steered section that is controlled from the operating handle. The endoscope also provides PC mouse functionality, enabling image and procedure logging and controls and integration with other patient management systems.
Patent GB-2426405-A (GB)
Title: Miniature planar acoustic networks
Inventor: SIBBALD ALASTAIR
IPC: H04R1/22
Filed: 2005-05-21
Abstract: A miniature acoustic network comprises a substantially planar member 5 having an acoustic device 9, 10, 11 indented into a major surface thereof and configured to co-operate with another acoustic device 3, 6 formed, at least in part, within the planar member to form the acoustic network. Another member 7 is juxtaposed with the surface of the planar member 5 and forms a closure for the network. In one embodiment, the other acoustic device comprises a flared conduit 3, 6 having a relatively narrow inner end disposed to overlie the diaphragm 2 of a microspeaker 1 and a relatively wide outer end opening at an acoustic outlet, and the acoustic device comprises a resonator 9 made up of a channel 10 which communicates directly with the smaller end of the conduit 3, and a circular rebate 11 communicating with the channel 10. Whereas the conduit 3 completely perforates the planar member 5 the components 10, 11 forming the resonator 9 are merely impressed or otherwise indented into the surface of the planar member 5 and are thus wholly contained within its thickness.
Patent GB-2418778-A (GB)
Title: Method and structure for testing a semiconductor wafer prior to performing a flip chip bumping process
Inventor: BACHMAN MARK ADAM
IPC: H01L23/58
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: An interface assembly 20 and method for testing a semiconductor wafer prior to performing a flip chip bumping process are provided. The interface assembly includes a flip chip bonding pad 24 having a region 28 for performing the bumping process. A test pad 22 is integrally constructed with the bonding pad and includes a probe region 26 for performing wafer-level testing prior to performing the bumping process. The integral construction of the bonding and testing pads avoids, for example, an introduction of propagation delays to test signals passing therethrough, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of wafer test results. The interface assembly may be used with metal redistribution layers (fig 5: 52, 54) for connecting the metal bonding pad to metal runners, interconnect lines or other pads.
Patent GB-2422053-A (GB)
Title: Phase changeable memory cells
Inventor: YI JI-HYE
IPC: H01L21/8229
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: A phase changeable memory cell includes a lower interlayer dielectric layer 38 formed on a semiconductor substrate 21 and a lower conductive plug 39a, 39b passing through the lower interlayer dielectric layer. The lower conductive plug is in contact with a phase change material pattern 41a, 41b disposed on the lower interlayer dielectric layer. The phase change material pattern and the lower interlayer dielectric layer are covered with an upper interlayer dielectric layer 45. The phase change material pattern is in direct contact with a conductive layer pattern 49a, 49b disposed in a plate line contact hole 45a, 45b passing through the upper interlayer dielectric layer. Methods of fabricating the phase changeable memory cell are disclosed.
Patent GB-2435320-A (GB)
Title: Heating and cooling device supplying conditioned air to a mattress
Inventor: WARD BARRY
IPC: F24F5/00
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: A heating and cooling device for supplying conditioned air to a mattress comprises an inlet fan 301 supplying air to a first passage 401, an exhaust fan 306 supplying air to a second passage 400, and at least one heat exchanger disposed and exchanging heat between the first 401 and second 400 passages. The heat exchanger may comprise of a plurality of Peltier heat pump devices 303 arranged in series and parallel and have heat sinks 402, 403 in the first passages 401 and heat sinks 304, 305 in the second passage 400. A further ceramic heater 310 may be disposed in the first passage 401. The device may operate in three modes, heating, cooling or maintaining the air passing through the device at ambient temperature, i.e. no heating or cooling. Heated or cooled air may be supplied to a mattress cover or to air channels within a mattress via an air outlet 309. Air drawn through the second passage 400 prevents the Peltier devices 303 from overheating. An air filter (2012, fig 20) that may be disposable and replaceable may be used for filtering the incoming conditioned air.
Patent GB-2424159-A (GB)
Title: Secure network access devices with data encryption
Inventor: CORNELL KEVIN S
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: Secure point to point network communications. Secure point to point network communications are accomplished by sending data across a secure link. Trusted partners at the link are matched to each other. To ensure that no un-trusted partners are on the link, authentication is performed. One of the points may be a secure tap. The secure tap authenticates a trusted partner by receiving a hardware embedded encryption key or value derived from the hardware embedded encryption key from the trusted partner. Data sent on the trusted link is encrypted to prevent interception of the data. The secure tap polices the link to ensure that no un-trusted are attached to the link and that the trusted partner is not removed from the link. If un-trusted partners are added to the link or trusted partners removed from the link, the secure tap ceases sending data.
Patent GB-2438668-A (GB)
Title: Deformation of mask based images
Inventor: DECLERCK JEROME
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: An image processing method is described that allows a user to manipulate regions of interest (ROI) in a mask based image. The user defines a stretch vector for example by clicking and dragging a mouse pointer and an algorithm deforms the ROI according to a roll off function that avoids non-smooth edge effects seen in prior art techniques such as paintbrushes. A plurality of vectors parallel to the stretch vector are generated whose magnitude is determined by a roll-off function dependant on the distance of the vector, in any direction, from the origin of the stretch vector. The method may be applied to pixels (2D) or voxels (3D).
Patent GB-2434363-A (GB)
Title: Amphiphilic nanotubes and micelles comprising them for use in the delivery of biologically active agents
Inventor: CHOWDHURY DEWAN FAZLUL HOQUE
IPC: C01B31/02
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: An amphiphilic nanotube for self-assembly into a micelle in conjunction with at least one other nanocube. A part of the nanotube is functionalised and a surfactant molecule or emulsifying agent is attached to the functionalised part. The nanotube may have magnetic properties. A therapeutic agent may be incorporated in the micelle. The micelle may be coated to form a capsule. The capsule can be introduced to the human or animal body for treatment of tumors or targeted drug delivery when a magnetic field or near-IR radiation is applied.
Patent GB-2428588-A (GB)
Title: Ball end milling method of manufacturing a golf club head with a variable thickness face
Inventor: SCHWEIGERT BRADLEY D
IPC: B21K17/00
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf club head with a variable thickness face having a central thickened region 24 surrounded by a transition region 28 tapering from central thickened region 24 to thinner peripheral region 30 comprises the steps of (i) locating ball end mill 34,38 revolving about a longitudinal axis at an initial location on a circumferential intersection 36 between the outer edge of central thickened region 24 and transition region 28, (ii) moving the revolving ball end mill 34,38 in a radial direction outwardly toward and through transition region 28 and peripheral region 30 to machine the inner surface of the face plate creating a tool channel 40 as the ball end mill traverses the transition region, thereby varying the thickness of the face plate in the tool path, (iii) raising ball end mill 34,38 in a direction normal to the surface of the face plate, (iv) relocating ball end mill 34,38 to a subsequent location on circumferential intersection 36 adjacent to the previous tool channel 40, and (v) repeating steps (i)-(iv) until ball end mill 34,38 has traversed the entire circumference of circumferential intersection 36. In preferred embodiments, the machining step may vary the thickness of the transition region along a variable path, which may be a straight line, a curved line, or any other suitable path.
Patent GB-2441978-A (GB)
Title: Longitudinally adjustable seat
Inventor: CHEN CHAO-CHUAN
IPC: A63B22/08
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: A seat/saddle adjusting assembly of an exercise machine comprises a post 10; a top end of the post having a housing 11; an operating lever 20 and cam block 31 both having engaging inclined cam surfaces (21 figure 1); and an adjusting portion having two clamping plates 42 and a stud 41. Rotation of the operating lever 20 about the vertical axis of the stud 41 causes the clamping plates 42 to engage or release. When the clamping plates 42 are engaged the rail 50 of the seat is retained in position and when the plates 42 are released the position of the rail 50 is movable so as to longitudinally adjust the position of the seat.
Patent GB-2430568-A (GB)
Title: A signal phase splitter for an integrated radio receiver
Inventor: YEN SHIN-CHIEH
IPC: H03G1/00
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A single-ended to double-ended converter 40 interfaces a low noise RF input amplifier to a double balanced mixer. The input transistor 22 of the converter is driven by a single-ended signal and provides a single-ended current to the load circuit 26 through a gain control stage 24. A double-ended output signal is provided to the next stage 30 from opposite sides of the load 26. The load circuit 26 comprises an inductor and a controllable PMOS load transistor. The inductors 32 and 28 are IC bond wires. The circuit is less susceptible to variations in manufacturing and packaging, and provides accurate gain control and better CMRR. The transistors 242 and 245 may be controlled by continuous signals or chopped with complementary duty cycle signals to provide gain adjustment. The devices 242 and 245 may be complementary.
Patent GB-2440384-A (GB)
Title: Method,system and program product for measuring audio video synchronization using lip and teeth characteristics
Inventor: COOPER J CARL
IPC: G10L25/48
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: Method, system, and program product for measuring audio video synchronization. This is done by first acquiring audio video information into an audio video synchronization system. The step of data acquisition is followed by analyzing the audio information, and analyzing the video information. Next, the audio information is analyzed to locate the presence of sounds therein related to a speaker's personal voice characteristics. In Analysis Phase Audio and Video MuEv-S are calculated from the audio and video information, and the audio and video information is classified into vowel sounds including AA, EE, OO, B, V, TH, F, silence, other sounds, and unclassified phonemes. The inner space between the lips are also identified and determined. This information is used to determine and associate a dominant audio class in a video frame. Matching locations are determined, and the offset of video and audio is determined.
Patent GB-2444917-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible land mine prodder
Inventor: DAVIES ANTHONY ERIC
IPC: F41H11/12
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A collapsible land mine prodder comprises a number of short components 1 and 4 which locate together to form an elongate tool. The prodder is collapsible to make it easier to carry and transport. A cable or wire 5 may run through the centre of each component and when tensioned this holds the components together to form the assembled prodder. Tension in the cable may be adjusted by a screw 6 in the handle of the tool. The handle of the prodder 1 may be formed in two pieces which slide one inside the other in the collapsed state, the cable or wire being tensioned by the relative movement of the two pieces into an extended state. A spring loaded flap locking device 2 may be fitted in the handle to hold the components in the assembled state. A fistguard 3 may be screwed on to the handle before the prodder is used to locate land mines. The prodder may be formed using non-magnetic materials such as polycarbonate and high performance plastics.
Patent GB-2445990-A (GB)
Title: Pilot Signal Transmission in a Radio Communication System.
Inventor: LOPES LUIS
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: An access point for radio communication system transmits a pilot signal. The access point can operate in different modes with the pilot signal transmit power being controlled differently. Specifically, a first mode processor (105) controls a pilot signal controller (103) such that when it is in the first mode the access point is arranged to vary a pilot signal transmit power in accordance with a first transmit power profile, e.g. from a minimum value to a maximum value, the later value corresponding to the coverage area. A second mode processor (107) controls the pilot signal transmit power in accordance with a second transmit power profile in a second mode of operation. Specifically, the transmit power may be constant (e.g. at maximum value) during the second mode operation. A transition processor (111) is arranged to transition the access point from the first mode to the second mode in response to receiving an access request for a remote station.
Patent GB-2437522-A (GB)
Title: Lint control around textile machinery
Inventor: SHELTON WILLIAM EWART ALAN
IPC: D04B27/10
Filed: 2007-02-24
Abstract: A device for separating lint from moving yarn as both pass from the end of a yarn delivery tube (20) comprises a side aperture (22) in the delivery tube, which is preferably in a tubular extension (21) to the yarn delivery tube (20). Preferably, the yarn exits over an abrasion resistant edge (24), which may be ceramic, and a continuance (26) of the tubular extension (21) conveys lint past the side aperture (22) to a lint collection zone. The extension (21) may be a push fit on the yarn delivery tube and the side aperture is preferably positioned 15 to 20 millimeters from a yarn processing or handling station. The yarn may be tensioned before entering the delivery tube. The device may be used in a wide variety of textile processes including knitting, carpet tufting, candlewick manufacture and weaving.