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Patent GB-2420680-A (GB)
Title: Method And Apparatus For Encoding And Decoding Three-Dimensional Mesh Information
Inventor: JANG EUEE S
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for encoding and decoding 3D mesh information, especially, for outputting data in decoding process with digits of coordinates data of original data such that can increase the fidelity of data reconstruction. For the accurate data reconstruction, the present invention comprises 3DMC mesh data encoding at a transmitting end for counting a digit of coordinates of original data and generating a 3DMC packet including an encoded original data and the digit, transmitting the 3DMC packet to a receiving end, and 3DMC mesh data decoding at the receiving end for reconstructing and outputting the encoded original data based on the digit.
Patent GB-2434927-A (GB)
Title: Road hazard warning device
Inventor: HICKMET FERID
IPC: F03D3/00
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: The road hazard warning device comprises a self-starting vertical axis windmill 11 of the Savonius type, the stator part 13 of which incorporates elements by which the windmill may be secured, with the longitudinal axis of the windmill vertical, to a stationary object or hazard. At least one of the windmill vanes V preferably has a surface area A with enhanced reflectivity, which may be formed from a pellicle composed of a material of high light reflectivity. The windmill stator part preferably comprises a cone attachment part 15 adapted to releasably attach, preferably via a bracket and or lock 25, the device to the vertex of a traffic cone 17 so that the axes of the cone and windmill are aligned. The stator is preferably formed from a shaft 29 with a chamber 29' at its upper end in which a first ball bearing 33a is received, with the rotor 35 comprising a tube 37 which encompasses and has a rotational running fit with the stator shaft. A cap part is preferably adapted to be secured to the upper end of the tube which contains a chamber with a second ball bearing 33b designed to contact the first ball bearing in point-to-point contact.
Patent GB-2435996-A (GB)
Title: Housing for interface components of a solar panel
Inventor: JACOB NISSIM LEON
IPC: H02B1/30
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: A housing for containing the interface components of a solar panel, such as a DC-AC inverter and a battery, comprises a back plate for mounting to a wall, a removable cover 30 and an electrical connector (42, figure 4) accessible from outside the housing. The housing may have vents 32 and a sloped shape to promote run off of water. The back plate secures to a wall and has mounting elements to support an inverter and a battery. Fans may also be provided within the housing. The housing allows components of a solar power system to be conveniently located for access.
Patent GB-2424974-A (GB)
Title: State management in a distributed data storage system
Inventor: REUTER JAMES M
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: A distributed data storage system comprises a number of individual data storage systems which can communicate with one another. State information within the distributed system is divided into three types. State information local to the individual storage systems is managed independently by the individual storage systems. Distributed state information which needs to be kept consistent is cached locally on the individual storage systems using a distributed, but locally cached register protocol. Other distributed state information is shared using a distributed storage register protocol. The distributed register protocol may provide quorum based read and write operations. The distributed, but locally cached register protocol may provide a local read operation and a state write operation in addition to the operations provided by the distributed storage register protocol. The state write operation may only succeed when all the individual storage systems update their locally cached copies of the value.
Patent GB-2426531-A (GB)
Title: Forming building foundations
Inventor: BULLIVANT ROGER ALFRED
IPC: E02D27/14
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: A building structure comprises a row of ground piles 12. Elongate members 16 span between adjacent piles 12. A floor structure 18 is supported, at least in part, by the elongate members 16. Vent apertures 20 provide venting through the elongate member 16, to the void 62 underneath the floor structure 18. The elongate members 16 are provided with cavity 36 into which settable material of the floor structure extends.
Patent GB-2428596-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible trampoline
Inventor: SHINNER NEIL
IPC: A63B5/11
Filed: 2006-07-12
Abstract: A trampoline arranged for manipulation between a storage condition and a usage condition. The trampoline has a frame with two or more frame members 12-18 for supporting a mat during use, said frame members being pivotally connected to an adjacent frame member and having at least one leg extending from the mat in the usage condition to space the mat from the support surface. The frame members are arranged to pivot between the storage and usage conditions in a direction to provide a tension in the mat when the trampoline is moved to the usage condition.
Patent GB-2426096-A (GB)
Title: Method for reducing energy consumption of buffered applications using simultaneous multi-threaded processor
Inventor: YEUNG MINERVA M
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: Management of resources in a computer system can reduce energy consumption of the system. This can be accomplished by monitoring application states for the software applications and/or monitoring thread states in a multi threading system, and then makes resource adjustments in the system. The application states monitoring may be performed by monitoring the data buffers set up for temporary data used by software applications. Depending on the buffer levels, resources may be increased or decreased. Adjustments of resources may come in the form of changing the voltage and frequency of the processors in the system, and other means. Decreasing the resources may help reduce energy consumption. Management of resources may also be performed by monitoring the threads associated with one or multiple software applications in the system and controlling the dispatch of threads. A ready thread may be delayed to increase the opportunity for concurrent running of multiple threads. Concurrent running of multiple threads may help increase the opportunity for the system idle time, and therefore the energy consumption may be decreased.
Patent GB-2441124-A (GB)
Title: Resiliently foldable sheet and method of making such
Inventor: POWELL LYNDON
IPC: B26D3/08
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: The sheet 20 has a substantially planar surface 22 suitable for subsequent printing and an opposite under-surface 24, the under-surface comprising at least two substantially planar faces separated by a crease indentation 30. When the under-surface 24 is creased, the surface 22 is braced on a planar support to avoid variation from flatness at the crease area. The sheet can be paper or plastics based and can be used to provide a greetings card, brochure, literature folder, CD envelope or packaging for toys &c.
Patent GB-2442740-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle light status indicator.
Inventor: HALL RICHARD JAMES
IPC: B60Q1/00
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: A light status indicator used to inform the driver/rider of the status of any vehicle light via the use of a highly reflective tube/cable such as but not exclusively fibre optic light cable. Which, via the options of coloured filters, daylight filters and lenses to alter the appearance of the light emitted to the driver can provide in an easily understandable manner the status of one or all of the vehicle's lights.
Patent GB-2446792-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispense system
Inventor: MOONEY WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2007-02-22
Abstract: A beverage dispense system having first and second coolers 1 and 17. The second cooler 17 is provided with at least one product coil 23 for cooling a product by heat exchange with a coolant supplied to the cooler 17 from the first cooler 1. The product cooler 17 may be located on top of the first cooler 1 which may be an ice bank cooler and coolant may be pumped from the ice bank cooler 1 to the product cooler 17 and return to the ice bank cooler 1 under gravity.
Patent GB-2440048-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric ceramic material
Inventor: IDDLES DAVID MARTIN
IPC: C04B35/462
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: <TAB CO=5 CS="A S"> <ROW><CEL AL=D>0.4<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=L>a<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=D>0.6 <ROW><CEL AL=D>0<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=L>b<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=D>0.5 <ROW><CEL AL=D>0<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=L>c<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=D>0.5 <ROW><CEL AL=D>0<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=L>d<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=D>0.5 <ROW><CEL AL=D>0<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=L>e<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=D>0.8 <ROW><CEL AL=D>0<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=L>f<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=D>0.2 <ROW><CEL AL=D>0<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=L>g<CEL AL=L>  &  <CEL AL=D>1.0 </TAB> where b + c + d + e + f = 1.
Patent GB-2452254-A (GB)
Title: Frangible round for tyre deflation having a projectile providing a visual confirmation of a successful tyre penetration
Inventor: CLUCAS ROSS DENISON
IPC: F42B12/40
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: A tyre deflation round, e.g. for use in a shotgun, is disclosed and comprises a substantially cup shaped base 1 housing a propulsive charge 4, a cap or primer 3, and a substantially cylindrical case 2 housing a projectile 7. In accordance with the invention, the projectile 7 comprises vividly coloured material e.g. a fluorescent powder. The projectile 7 is able to penetrate a vehicle tyre, but disintegrates after impact. Air escaping the tyre disperses the material of the disintegrated projectile to form a visible cloud indicative of successful penetration of the tyre. The material may be a powder, a semi-solid frangible material, or a liquid. The tyre deflation round may have a clear case 2 such that the projectile 7 can be seen through it. The tyre deflation round may further comprise a material that is an irritant.
Patent GB-2459076-A (GB)
Title: Speculum with ratchet lock
Inventor: BAILEY JOHN
IPC: A61B1/32
Filed: 2007-10-10
Abstract: A speculum includes first and second spreading members 2, 3 pivotable relative to one another between a closed position, to allow for insertion thereof into a body cavity, and a plurality of discrete open positions, to allow for inspection of the body cavity. A lock 9 is provided for releasably locking the spreading members 2,3 in a selected one of the open positions. The lock includes an array of teeth 11 associated with one of the spreading members 2,3 and a locking element 18 associated with the other of the spreading members 2,3. The locking element is selectively engagable with the teeth 11 to lock the spreading members 2,3 in the selected open position against unwanted closure by the action of the body. The locking element 18 is constructed and arranged to release the lock automatically, upon the opening of the locked spreading members 2,3 beyond the selected open position, as a result of movement of the locking element 18 out of engagement with the teeth 11 under the action of gravity.
Patent GB-2456157-A (GB)
Title: Pan lid with wiper
Inventor: SABA SIMON
IPC: A47J36/06
Filed: 2008-01-04
Abstract: A pan lid 2 comprising a first major surface 6 and a second major surface 8 and a wiper 12 which is operable to move the wiper 12 against the second major surface 8 of the lid 2. The pan may further comprise an actuator 14 to rotate the wiper and an axle 18 to which the wiper 12 is connected through the lid 2. The lid 2 may be transparent. The lid 2 preferably has a handle 16. The wiper may comprise a solid spine 12a connected to a flexible wiping section 12b. The lid 2 is designed so that condensation can be wiped from the lid 2 without lifting the lid 2 from the pan so that a user can see into the pan.
Patent GB-2458152-A (GB)
Title: Lightning current detector
Inventor: VOLANTHEN MARK
IPC: G01R19/15
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A device for detecting lightning currents in a wind turbine comprises an inductive loop 1 for carrying a current representative of a lightning current and a sensitive element, such as a resistance or a piezoelectric element electrically connected to the inductive loop 1. The apparatus further comprises an optical fibre strain sensor mechanically connected to the sensitive element, such that, in use, a lightning current results in expansion of the sensitive element and the optical fibre strain sensor produces an optical signal indicative of the strain on the sensitive element due to the expansion. The device has the advantage that the optical signal from the optical fibre strain sensor can be processed by the same signal processing equipment that processes signals from other strain sensors provided on the wind turbine.
Patent GB-2459295-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy converter with pneumatic pump
Inventor: WALTON HARRY
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: A wave energy conversion apparatus has a vertical column or pier 34, supporting a central float 28 and an underwater horizontal plate stabiliser. This provides a stable support for the wave energy converter which self adjusts according to the tide level. The device has a float 24 attached to a lever 18 which is pivoted on strut 22. Movement of the float 24 drives pistons 10 to provide compressed air to onshore cylinders.
Patent GB-2446107-A (GB)
Title: Handheld game
Inventor: WATTLEWORTH STEPHEN CHRISTOPHE
IPC: A63F9/18
Filed: 2008-06-02
Abstract: A handheld game has a console (10) which will be held in the hand, and a set of question cards (166). The question cards have a question or questions printed on them, and a number of possible answers to each question. The cards are printed with a barcode (18) which indicates the correct answer, but in a non-human readable form. The console has a barcode reader (14) such that when a card is inserted in a slot in the console, the barcode is read and the console then knows which answer is correct. The user selects the answer he or she thinks is correct by pressing buttons on the console, and the console then tells the user whether the answer selected is right or wrong. The console can keep a score for the user. Several users can take part in the same game with the console being passed around, and each player being identified to the console by pressing particular buttons (28, 30).
Patent GB-2450250-A (GB)
Title: Eyelash adornment comprising a plurality of elements
Inventor: BYRNE ALEXSANDRA
IPC: A41G5/02
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: An eyelash adornment 1 comprises a plurality of lash elements 2, 3, 4. The lash elements 2, 3, 4 are adapted to be arranged together on the edge of an eyelid and each comprises a respective mounting portion 5 provided with a series of lash filaments extending therefrom 7. The eyelash adornment comprises between 2 and 5 elements and the lash filaments are 3-20mm long. An kit for use with an eyelash adornment comprises an eye adornment, and one or more of a mirror, adhesive, boning mascara, eyeliner, scissors, tweezers, a lash grabber, a lash separator or comb, a template and a styling guide.
Patent GB-2447835-A (GB)
Title: Push-up exercise unit
Inventor: MILLS ALDEN M
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: A push-up exercise unit, comprises a pair of rotatable devices, one for each hand, each device including a handle assembly 210, a rotatable handle support structure 220, a fixed base support (215 figure 8A) and a bearing assembly (260) operatively attached within the handle support structure 220, to permit rotation of the handle assembly and handle support structure. The handle assembly 210 is removable from a top surface of the handle support structure 220 and insertable into another surface of the handle support structure to configure the unit for stowage (see figure 10).
Patent GB-2462326-A (GB)
Title: Poultry roasting aid having breast shaped recess
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: A poultry roasting aid made comprises an inverted hollow tray with sides 1. The top 2 of the tray has a shaped impression 3, matching that of a chicken or other poultry breast. The aid may be made of metallic materials and the sides may be tapered so that the aids will nest one inside the other. The bottom edges of the sides are rolled back on themselves to form a lip 4. The aid may be positioned to sit in a conventional baking or roasting tray.
Patent GB-2453831-A (GB)
Title: EGR system with control of flow of recirculated exhaust gas through multiple EGR coolers and cooler bypass valves
Inventor: KURTZ ERIC MATTHEW
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: An i.c. engine EGR system is described having a controller (12,FIG.1) for coordinating exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow through and around a plurality EGR coolers differently depending on operating conditions. The EGR coolers may be in series (210,212, figs.2,3A-D) or in parallel (410.412, figs.4, 5A-D). The controller is operable to control the opening and closing of various valves so as to vary the flow between the EGR coolers and associated bypasses. By appropriate control of the EGR flow through a plurality of coolers and at least one bypass it is possible to maintain cooler output above fouling limits and also maintain intake manifold temperature at an appropriate level for combustion.
Patent GB-2453263-A (GB)
Title: System and method for modeling the neocortex and uses therefor
Inventor: GREER DOUGLAS S
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A processor architecture for a learning machine is presented which uses a massive array of processing elements having local, recurrent connections to form global associations between functions defined on manifolds. Associations between these functions provide the basis for learning cause-and-effect relationships involving vision, audition, tactile sensation and kinetic motion. Two arbitrary images hold each other in place in a manifold association processor and form the basis of short-term memory.
Patent GB-2464768-A (GB)
Title: Boat with a pivoting hydrofoil arrangement
Inventor: ROBERTS GARETH
IPC: B63B1/24
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A boat 1 comprising conventional hulls is provided with a pivoting hydrofoil arrangement 2. The sailor is able to transfer his weight from the hulls of the boat and onto a connecting rod 7 of the hydrofoil arrangement, significantly reducing the weight carried by the hulls and in turn reducing the drag of the hulls. Unlike a conventional foiling boat, the hulls are still in the water retaining the desirable stability characteristics of a conventional boat so that no complicated control mechanisms are required. The foils 6 of the hydrofoil section may be positioned perpendicular to a vertical section 5 of the hydrofoil arrangement, or may be angled upwardly when in a rest position.
Patent GB-2467323-A (GB)
Title: Engine speed monitor
Inventor: ANDERSON NICHOLAS
IPC: B60R16/023
Filed: 2009-01-29
Abstract: A monitoring device 10 for a motor vehicle comprises a data recorder 12 adapted to record data transmitted from an engine management system and/or an exhaust emissions probe 20, a wireless transmitter 14 connected to the data recorder 12 for transmitting data and a display device 16 connected to the data recorder, the display device 16 being adapted to be mounted in vehicle for indicating to the driver of the 10 vehicle when the engine speed is in a predetermined range. The data is wirelessly transmitted to a computer, which compares the data with benchmark data. The invention also incorporates a kit which may be retro-fitted to the vehicle so that the driver may monitor engine performance and so drive more economically.
Patent GB-2468715-A (GB)
Title: Varying composition of an agent according to geographical location
Inventor: LEHANE PATRICK
IPC: A61K8/44
Filed: 2009-03-20
Abstract: An agent for use on the body of a mammal, comprising a chelating agent, the concentration of which is determined according to the concentration of ions present in a geographical area in which the agent is intended for use i.e. the water hardness of a particular area. The agent is preferably a shampoo for human use. The chelating agent is preferably EDTA. Also disclosed is the use of such an agent, a method of manufacturing said agent, and the marketing of the agent.
Patent GB-2461638-A (GB)
Title: Screen seal arrangement
Inventor: RALPH ANDREW
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2009-07-08
Abstract: A rectangular separating screen 1 has a retaining strip 5 integral with, or attached to, the screen body 1, which can be folded up to retain a sealing strip 9 of resilient material against a wall of the body 1. The seal 9 of a first separating screen (1a, fig.4) may nest with a projection (13,fig.4) of a second separating screen (1a,fig.4). A screen body 1 may feature engaging pegs 4, and the retaining strip 5 may feature engaging protrusions 7.
Patent GB-2471694-A (GB)
Title: Determining receiver beam forming vectors in multi-user multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems
Inventor: CAO FENGMING
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2009-07-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining receiver beam forming vectors for use in a multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) system comprising a plurality of transmitters and a plurality of receiver, wherein each receiver comprises a plurality of receiver antennae. The beam forming vectors are determined step by step by performing a Cholesky decomposition of a matrix quantifying the properties of the receiver channels. The method may concurrently be used for selecting a set of users for participation in data transmission in an MIMO system from among a larger set of potential users.
Patent GB-2475262-A (GB)
Title: Isolation transformer having monitor winding passing through primary core assemblies of primary winding
Inventor: RICHARDSON ROBERT
IPC: H01F27/28
Filed: 2009-11-11
Abstract: An isolation transformer, particularly for a cathode heater supply for a microwave source, has a first U-shaped secondary winding 421, comprising two parallel leg portions joined at one end thereof by a bridging portion. A primary winding 422 is located around and concentric with a portion of the bridging portion. A monitor winding passes through primary core assemblies of the primary winding. Electrical insulation 115 insulates the secondary winding from the primary winding. For a DC cathode heater supply a second U-shaped secondary winding is spaced from and aligned with the first U-shaped secondary winding and first and second smoothing chokes comprising respective core assemblies 1127, 1129 are fitted over connection leads arranged for connecting two ends of the first secondary winding to the cathode heater. Synchronised rectifiers are connected between the secondary windings and the first smoothing choke; and control means are provided for the synchronised rectifiers.
Patent GB-2475496-A (GB)
Title: Goods carrier for use in a display and dispensing unit
Inventor: SOUTER GARY
IPC: A47F1/06
Filed: 2009-11-19
Abstract: A removable goods carrier 31 for use in a sales display and dispensing unit 11, comprises an elongate hollow rectangular body with an enclosed chamber 33 in which goods 12 are stored and moved from one end the chamber to the other by a support 36 which is biased towards the open end of the chamber by four tension springs 37 located in the corners of the rectangular body 32. The support 36 may comprises a central raised bed 38 having an upper surface shaped to receive the goods 12 [see Figure 4] and side portions 41 providing guide surfaces for movement within the carrier body.