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Patent GB-2447427-A (GB)
Title: Address calculation and select-and-insert instructions within data processing systems
Inventor: SYMES DOMINIC HUGO
IPC: G06F9/22
Filed: 2007-03-12
Abstract: A data processing system 2 is provided including an instruction decoder 34 responsive to program instructions within an instruction register 32 to generate control signals for controlling data processing circuitry 36. The instructions supported include an address calculation instruction 44 which splits an input address value at a position dependent upon a size value 50 into a first portion 46 and second portion 48, adds a non-zero offset value to the first portion, sets the second portion to a value and then concatenates the result of the processing on the first portion and the second portion to form the output address value. Another type of instruction supported is a select-and-insert instruction. This instruction takes a first input value and shifts it by N bit positions to form a shifted value, selects N bits from within a second input value in dependence upon the first input value and then concatenates the shifted value with the N bits to form an output value. The address calculation instruction and the select-and-insert instruction described above are useful when manipulating two-dimensional data arrays, and particularly so when these are two-dimensional data arrays are formed of Viterbi trellis data through which traceback operations are to be performed.
Patent GB-2446661-A (GB)
Title: Wallsocket and light switch cover
Inventor: GLOVER WILLIAM MICHAEL
IPC: B44C7/08
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a cover for electrical wall sockets and light switches which protects the sockets and switches from getting scratched or marked from shears or knifes during decorating, especially when wallpapering. The cover is preferably held in place by being a neat fit over the socket or switch. Alternatively the cover may be held in position by means of suction cups on the rear face of the cover or by being plugged into the socket. The cover is preferably the same size as the socket or switch with raised edges on the cover face, around which a knife may cut the wallpaper so as to fit around the socket or switch. The cover may be made from PVC or any durable hard wearing material.
Patent GB-2441656-A (GB)
Title: Means for transforming a multimedia stream into packets for remote Internet transmission
Inventor: TSAI BO-WEN
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: A television, TV box (set top box, STB), and a multimedia redirecting and communication apparatus for transmitting a multimedia stream to a remote device 191 are independently claimed. The television or TV box comprises: a module 120 for transforming a multimedia stream into a plurality of multimedia packets; a control unit 110 to transmit the multimedia packets to a remote device 191 through the Internet; and a TV processing unit 170 generating a display signal in response to the multimedia stream so that a display unit can display an image in response to the multimedia stream. The apparatus for redirecting a multimedia stream, integrating communication over a public switched telephone network (PSTN) with Internet communication, comprises: a unit for controlling Internet and telephone communications, and multimedia stream redirection; a module for transforming the Internet packets and stream; and a PSTN processing unit connected to a PSTN interface and the control unit for placing or receiving a call over the PSTN. The invention transforms and redirects incoming multimedia signals via the Internet to a remote device such as a computer (PC), PDA, handset etc.
Patent GB-2441664-A (GB)
Title: Method of quality of service reduction
Inventor: RANGANATHAN MURALI
IPC: H04W28/06
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: A method of quality of service reduction between a mobile station (202) and a base station (206) in a wireless communication system (100) may include monitoring a reverse link (224) of a wireless communication session (120) for inactivity. If the inactivity is detected on the reverse link, identifying a user (203) of the wireless communication session as at least one of an inattentive user and a dormant user and measuring a forward link FER (223) of the wireless communication session corresponding to the reverse link. If the forward link FER is less than an FER threshold, decreasing the quality of service of the forward link.
Patent GB-2454265-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture
Inventor: MCCANN DAVID
IPC: E04B1/21
Filed: 2007-11-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a prefabricated multi structural timber alignment fixture 1, for quicker and cheaper timber installation of root trusses 6 and comprises an "L" shaped beam 2 having at least four cut outs in one of the "L" shaped legs, and at least three "U" shaped channels 3 placed perpendicularly in the cut outs which are welded into position. The "U" shaped channels 3 match standard roof timber widths, and have a plurality of holes 7 allowing the alignment fixture to be nailed to the timber. The beam 2 and channels 3 are preferably fabricated from sheet material including stainless steel, zinc coated steel and aluminium.
Patent GB-2443929-A (GB)
Title: Removable lever assembly for fluid dispenser
Inventor: OPHARDT HEINER
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: An assembly for mounting of a lever member 16 to a housing 12 in which a stop member 58 which normally limits rotation of the lever member about a fulcrum 48 is movable to a position which permits the lever member to be disengaged from the housing and removed.
Patent GB-2444180-A (GB)
Title: Near field RF communicators and near field RF communications-enabled devices
Inventor: BANGS JOAKIM
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: A near field RF communicator has an antenna circuit to receive a modulated radio frequency signal by inductive coupling and demodulation circuitry to extract the modulation from a received modulated radio frequency signal inductively coupled to the antenna circuit. The demodulation circuitry has a virtual earth input comprising a current mirror. The demodulation circuitry may be formed by an amplifier and a demodulator coupled to an output of the amplifier. The amplifier may be a single input amplifier coupled to an output of the antenna circuit or may be a differential amplifier having first and second inputs to receive the modulated radio frequency signal from first and second outputs of the antenna circuit. with each amplifier input providing a virtual earth input.
Patent GB-2456014-A (GB)
Title: A tool-less mounting slide bracket
Inventor: CHEN KEN-CHING
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: 4 tool-less mounting slide comprises a body 1 having a fixing board 11, a base 2, first hangers 3, first resilient elements 4, second hangers 5, a hook 6, and a second resilient element 7. The first hanger 3, the first resilient element 4 and the second hanger 5 are located between the fixing board 11 and the base 2. The fixing board 11 is provided with a first longitudinal slot 112 while the base 2 is provided with a second longitudinal slot 22 and a channel 23. The second longitudinal slot 22 corresponds to the first longitudinal slot 112 of the fixing board 11. The hook 6 having a slanted edge portion 61 and a stopper 62 penetrates the first longitudinal slot 112, the channel 23 and the second longitudinal slot 22. The stopper 62 moves relatively to the channel 23. The second resilient element 7 engages with the retaining block 8, which moves the hook 6 relatively to the rack 9, and positions the slanted edge portion 61 to engage with the rack 9.
Patent GB-2459079-A (GB)
Title: An air engine
Inventor: O'BRIEN SEAN
IPC: F01B1/02
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: An air engine is characterised by an inline arrangement of pistons and cylinders. Compressed air is injected and exhausted by valves controlled by the engine electronic control unit (ECU). Air is injected during the compression stroke and shut off when the piston is at top dead centre (TDC), at which point the air expands and drives the power stroke. After reaching bottom dead centre (BDC) the exhaust valve opens allowing the expanded air to escape. The exhaust valve is held open depending on the speed of the engine. Also disclosed is a crank shaft having cranks positioned at 90 degree radial intervals about the axis of rotation.
Patent GB-2446281-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable height step for grandstand / stadium having slotted height adjustment
Inventor: BAGLIN PAUL STUART
IPC: E04F11/104
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: An adjustable height step, which may be for use in grandstands, stadium or auditorium venues, has an upper frame 2 and a lower frame 1, wherein in an open position said upper and lower frame may move with respect to each other to adjust the height of said step. A plurality of slots and guides / blocks, 6 and 7 provide stepped adjustment, an angled open channel 8 or a vertical channel 9 allows blocks to pass rapidly there through to quickly adjust the height of said step. A non slip tread surface 5 may be provided. Advertising slogans, logos etc may be positioned on the riser portion 3 of the step. A luminous strip 4 may be provided on the edge of the tread. In an alternative embodiment the positions of the guides and blocks may be reversed from one frame to the other.
Patent GB-2457093-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric sheet welding
Inventor: LOUTIT MAGNUS
IPC: B29C65/04
Filed: 2008-02-04
Abstract: A dielectric welding apparatus for welding sheet materials together to form a long seam includes an electrically-insulated conductive base plate 12, a rail 18 extending a parallel to the base plate so there is a space between them, and a carriage 25 movable along the rail. The carriage 25 comprises an electrode assembly 30 consisting of a welding electrode 36 and a return electrode 38 adjacent to it, whose lower surfaces are substantially coplanar, but the return electrode being of larger area, means 32 to move the electrode assembly 15 towards the base plate, and a radio-frequency output unit 28 having a live terminal connected to the welding electrode 36 and an earth terminal connected to the return electrode 38. By moving the carriage 25 stepwise along the rail and performing welding at each position, a long weld or seam can be formed.
Patent GB-2446946-A (GB)
Title: Modular animal cage with snap fit connections
Inventor: DRIVER MELVIN BRIAN
IPC: A01K1/03
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: A modular cage formation system comprising a plurality of different sized panels which can be held together wholly by a series of snap like action clips. Cages of different sizes and shapes can be constructed by connecting different sized panels together. The cages can be easily assembled and collapsed for stowage. The clips are of two principal types, one type providing a double action hinge facility whereby the two panels are free to fold towards each other for the purposes of stowage (fig 2), and a second type which are provided with a handle/lever whereby the clips can be readily disengaged from an adjacent panel when required (fig 3).
Patent GB-2457765-A (GB)
Title: Bingo grid with blank spaces
Inventor: BROOKES ANTHONY DAVID
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A bingo apparatus comprises a grid of spaces 17 which display numbers generated by a random number generator 13. Selected spaces 18 are left blank, such that the numbers are arranged in alternating rows of greater and fewer numbers. The grid preferably comprises five rows 15a-e and five columns 16a-e, with the first, third and fifth spaces of the second and fourth rows 15b, 15d being blank, thus defining three rows 15a, 15c, 15e, two columns 16b, 16d and two diagonals 24 each of five numbers to be used as. The numbers may be generated from a set in the range between 1 and 90, and a different number may be generated for each space, with the exception of number seven which may be displayed in more than one space. The apparatus may include a countdown timer 22, a further display space 19 for presenting a series of randomly selected numbers, and means 20, 21 for accepting or rejecting those numbers. The display spaces 17 may comprise pre-defined areas on a screen 12, such as a touch sensitive LCD, LED, TFT or CRT screen. In use, the grid is populated with numbers randomly generated from the set, the series of randomly selected numbers is presented to the player, and the player selects or rejects those numbers depending on whether they match the numbers in the grid, with the aim of matching one or more winning lines within a predetermined time limit.
Patent GB-2458455-A (GB)
Title: Orthopaedic pillow
Inventor: DYER MARTIN RICHARD
IPC: A47G9/10
Filed: 2008-03-15
Abstract: The Boomerang Pillow is an orthopaedic pillow providing optimum neck support. It has a unique shape looking like a boomerang. The position of the human neck normally falls into a slightly forward position while sleeping. The downward angled Boomerang pillow allows for the user's neck to continue to be aligned with the pillow. The middle section (Fig 2, D) is set in a neutral plane so the user may also lie on their back. The top part A of the pillow is made of a softer material for comfort and has a bulbous shape at one end to support the concavity of the neck. The lower section B is made of a denser material to provide maximum support. The pillow also comes with a series of Boomerang shaped wedges C made from the same material as B which can be added to the pillow to allow for height adjustment.
Patent GB-2457109-A (GB)
Title: Rotary control selection of menu items
Inventor: MIICHI TADAHIRO
IPC: G06F3/0485
Filed: 2008-04-07
Abstract: An information display apparatus presents selectable menu items relating to images displayed on-screen together with information on hierarchical level of the menu items so that a user can easily recognize the hierarchical level of the currently presented menu items. The rotary control 52 permits the user to select a desired one of the presented menu items by simple operation.
Patent GB-2459661-A (GB)
Title: A low power NMOS latch for an LCD scan pulse shift register
Inventor: ZEBEDEE PATRICK
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2008-04-29
Abstract: A low power latch, which may be used in each stage of a scan pulse shift register for an active matrix LCD, comprises only NMOS transistors and yet has no static current path. The output node Q is pulled to Vdd-Vth by the source follower 58 when the set input S is asserted high and floats at this voltage when S goes low. The follower 46 maintains the voltage on node X at Vdd-2Vth. Similarly, the voltage of the floating node Q may fall due to noise but it will be clamped to Vdd-3Vth by follower 44. The circuit thus exhibits improved noise immunity. Transistor 48 turns off the pull-down transistors 52 and 54 to block static current flow through the circuit. Bootstrap capacitors may be used to increase the voltage level of nodes X, Q, Y and QB (figure 12). The latch may be adapted to function as a D latch (figure 18) or as a logic gate (figure 13). The latch may be used to implement a bidirectional scan pulse shift register (figures 19 and 22).
Patent GB-2446543-A (GB)
Title: Golf tee
Inventor: WHITEHOUSE ROBERT S
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2008-06-02
Abstract: According to various embodiments, the present teachings comprise a golf tee. The golf tee can comprise a point section, a shaft section, and a head section. The shaft section can comprise four opposing arms configured to allow for improved ground penetration. The head section can comprise a circular dish having a rim with a number of raised points disposed on the rim. The head section can comprise opposing arms, each having a raised point.
Patent GB-2460894-A (GB)
Title: Drink vessel cooler and stand
Inventor: COWLING STEVEN JOHN
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: A drink vessel cooler has a relatively heavy base 10, a column 11 upstanding from the base and at least one drink vessel carrier (15 fig 1) mounted at the upper end 12 of the column. The carrier has an inner sleeve 17 sized for surrounding the vessel and an outer sleeve 18 surrounding the inner sleeve. Between the inner and outer sleeves is a region into which a removable coolant container 19 is disposed. The coolant container can be removed from the carrier, chilled and then replaced in the clearance to cool or maintain cool a drink vessel disposed within the inner sleeve. The inner sleeve may be a high thermal conductivity metal, such as aluminium, and the outer sleeve may be a low thermal conductivity material. The coolant may be a high thermal capacity gel material, and the coolant container may be a flexible bag or a rigid annulus. The vessel cooler may include several arms or crossbars 13, and each arm or crossbar may be attached to a drink vessel carrier. The drink vessel which is cooled may be wine bottle or a beer can.
Patent GB-2462848-A (GB)
Title: Flame effect fire with simulated LED flame patterns
Inventor: STOKES KEITH JONATHAN
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: A combustion effect device for use in a heating apparatus 10 comprises an array of light sources 28, which may be light emitting diodes, whose illumination is independently controllable. Light from the plurality of light sources is arranged to impinge on a display 32, which may be a translucent screen 32, to simulate flames. The light may also be directed towards a translucent simulated fuel bed 34 to simulate a glowing bed. The array of LEDs 28 may be circular and they replace the spinner used in conventional flame effect fires. The independent control may consist of a microprocessor (40, Figure 2), The LEDs 28 and microprocessor 40 may be located on a substrate (36, Figure 2) that may be planar. The light sources 28 may produce light of the same colour or of two or more different colours. The microprocessor 40 may be programmed to produce a range of different LED patterns (Figures 2 and 3) that realistically produce a flame effect when they illuminate the screen 32. The apparatus may also include a heater 26 that may be electric or gas-fuelled. The main use is as a domestic household flame effect fire.
Patent GB-2451600-A (GB)
Title: Co-production of steel titanium and high grade oxide
Inventor: WARNER NOEL ALFRED
IPC: C22B5/02
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: Steel and pigment-grade TiO2 with up to 99.99 % (TiO2 + ZrO2) are produced continuously by direct smelting ilmenite or titaniferous magnetite concentrates at ultra-high temperature. Both oxidic and metal phases are independently force circulated in fully backmixed melt circulation reactors. Close proximity to thermodynamic equilibrium permits liquidus composition melts to be contained within reactors with protective linings of unmelted shells comprised of oxycarbide of the solidus composition. The unmelted shells are maintained above the critical temperature of the ductile to brittle fracture transition by supercritical steam generation, whilst the endothermic heat is supplied by electrical conductive heating. Smelting reduction with natural gas or carbon with low sulphur content, followed by in-line continuous vacuum refining makes available a continuous feed of refined melt for further in-line processing at somewhat lower temperatures using known emerging technologies for titanium metal production.
Patent GB-2465973-A (GB)
Title: A quick release device for a laced boot or shoe
Inventor: NORTON PAUL DAVID
IPC: A43C11/00
Filed: 2008-12-02
Abstract: An article, typically a boot or shoe 10, has a laced edge portion 11 attached to the article by a release member 17 having a retainer 18 and a pull 19. In use the article may be tightly laced, but opened rapidly by removal of the release member. The retainer ensures that inadvertent removal of the pin is resisted.
Patent GB-2466022-A (GB)
Title: Selecting service providers and secure information exchange for medical appointments.
Inventor: WILSON MARK
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2008-12-08
Abstract: A data management system for providing secure access to information relevant to an interaction between a user and a service provider. A user identifier for the user and authentication arrangements are used so that an appointment can be scheduled with one of a selection of hospitals, specialists or firms selected from a database. The patient selects a service provider, place, date and time for an interaction and the method includes providing an interface enabling the customer and service provider to assist in managing the treatment. In particular, the user is provided with an interface enabling the user to grant access selectively using authorization to registered service providers for their health records. The scheduling assistant also provides a way to pay for the appointments, and for the doctor, dentist or health, legal or other professional to update the patient history.
Patent GB-2466483-A (GB)
Title: A vertical exhaust system for a vehicle
Inventor: HEISLER ROBERT
IPC: B60K13/04
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: An exhaust system for a vehicle having a cab (53) and an internal combustion engine (1) located in an engine compartment (51). The system includes an exhaust gas treatment unit (9) located outside the engine compartment and having an inlet (9a) which receives exhaust gases from the engine and an outlet (9e) which passes treated gases into a final portion (E) of the exhaust system. The treatment unit (9) is arranged to extend generally vertically with the outlet (9e) generally vertically above the inlet (9a) and adjacent a corner post (52) of the cab of the vehicle to reduce impact on the visibility from the cab. A cage (C) surrounds the exhaust gas treatment unit (9) and has a support(12) for attachment to a chassis of the vehicle and an outlet (15e) which the outlet (9e) of the treatment unit is connected. The final portion (E) of the exhaust system is connected with and supported from the cage outlet (15e) to relieve the treatment unit (9) from supporting the weight of the final portion of the exhaust system.
Patent GB-2454626-A (GB)
Title: Data processing method and system
Inventor: SHARMA SHRIKANT B
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2007-04-18
Abstract: A method of determining points on a three-dimensional surface, comprising determining a plurality of first points on a first curve on the surface; determining a plurality of second points on a second curve on the surface; determining a further point in a set of further points, wherein the further point is associated with associated points, and the associated points comprise: at least one first point and at least one second point; at least one first point and at least one point in the set of further points; at least one second point and at least one further point in the set of further points; or a plurality of further points in the set of further points.
Patent GB-2468510-A (GB)
Title: Flood prevention system
Inventor: BAGLOW NEIL ROSS
IPC: E06B7/18
Filed: 2009-03-12
Abstract: A seal for a door or window, the seal being situated around the edge of the door 5. When water comes in contact with a waterbar 14, a water sensor situated at the bottom of a groove 12 in the door sill, a hydro-expansive change occurs in the waterbar which causes it to expand. This causes the waterbar to extend across the gap between the door/window 5 and the sill or frame 6 preventing the entrance of water. Also disclosed is a flood barrier for an air brick, comprising a lockable rod 16 with a hydro expanding water bar 18 which upon expansion seals the air brick. A system for preventing water entering a duct or pipe is also disclosed comprising a hydro expansive water bar is also disclosed (Fig 6).