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Patent GB-2449875-A (GB)
Title: Brick laying gauge
Inventor: SMITH DARREN
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a gauge system for use in the laying of bricks, blocks, or other such constructional components. The gauge system has an elongate member <B>1</B> having a plurality of visible indicia <B>10</B> regularly spaced along a portion of its length. The elongate member is arranged in use in a position in which it extends along a front face of a laid course of bricks or blocks such that said indicia are regularly spaced along at least a portion of the length of the laid course. The system also includes a support means <B>2, 3</B> adapted to support the elongate member <B>1</B> in this position. The indicia of the supported elongate member can be used as a gauge for positioning vertical joints between adjacent bricks or blocks of a course laid on top of a laid course.
Patent GB-2453996-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable cervical collar with size indicating means
Inventor: GEARS GLEN THOMAS
IPC: A61F5/055
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: A two piece cervical collar comprising a front portion 1 to engage the chin and sternum, a rear portion to engage the occiput and trunk, means for releasably securing the front and rear portions 9, size indicating means 10 and wherein both sections are adjustable for size and the size indicating means 10 on the front are related to those on the rear. The left and right sides may be independently adjustable for size, the chin engaging portion may have pivotally mounted arms 7 and a cup 6 and allow slight torsion for bending of the patients neck. The posts 5 engaging the front and rear portions to the chin engaging and occiput engaging portions respectively may be hingedly connected, may use lockable rachets and pawls and may have indicia linked to the posts. There may also be apertures for the trachea 11 and cervical spine and lugs as tie off points for other devices such as masks or tubes.
Patent GB-2446787-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing number plates
Inventor: HURSON PEADAR
IPC: B21D28/02
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: Number plate components are manufactured by providing an oversized number plate blank and an oversized reflective layer, assembling the component parts (71) together in substantial registry and removing the oversized edges off the assembled number plate components (71) to provide substantially exact size assembled number plate components (71). A moulding tool (31) having a central cavity (32) for forming a blank for a number plate comprises a continuous groove (33) extending around the perimeter of the central cavity (32) and opening into the central cavity (32) for forming an oversized number plate blank having a normal thickness blank and a reduced thickness flange (73). A punch and die arrangement (1) comprises a die (3) adapted for receiving oversized number plate components (71) on the die (3) so that operation of the punch (2) removed the oversized edges of the oversized number plate components (71).
Patent GB-2457945-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle headlamp light deflecting patch
Inventor: CALDER KEITH JAMES
IPC: B60Q1/04
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: Light deflecting patch and a kit for attaching the light deflecting patch to a headlamp 200 comprising a light deflecting element 10 and an adhesive member 100 for fixing the light deflecting element 10 to the headlamp 200. The adhesive member 100 has a skirt 110 shaped to extend beyond the extent of the light deflecting element 10. The skirt 110 is distortable so as to fit to a curved surface of the headlamp 200. Alternatively, the light deflecting patch comprises a light deflecting element 10 and an alignment mark 50 for assisting in positioning the light deflecting element 10 relative to the headlamp 200.
Patent GB-2444470-A (GB)
Title: Graphics processing unit use and device
Inventor: WLOKA MATTHIAS M
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2006-11-07
Abstract: Described is a device (e.g., a cell phone incorporating a digital camera) that incorporates a graphics processing unit (GPU) to process image data in order to increase the quality of a rendered image. The processing power provided by a GPU means that, for example, an unacceptable pixel value (e.g., a pixel value associated with a malfunctioning or dead detector element) can be identified and replaced with a new value that is determined by averaging other pixel values. Also, for example, the device can be calibrated against benchmark data to generate correction factors for each detector element. The correction factors can be applied to the image data on a per-pixel basis. If the device is also adapted to record and/or play digital audio files, the audio performance of the device can be calibrated to determine correction factors for a range of audio frequencies.
Patent GB-2463515-A (GB)
Title: Classification of online posts using keyword clusters derived from existing posts
Inventor: WANG FANG
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: A list of keywords is extracted from a plurality of existing posts, e.g. using "term frequency — inverse document frequency" (tf-idf) weighting of potential keywords. One or more keyword clusters are generated based on the extracted keywords, preferably using a clique percolation model. New posts are classified in accordance with the clusters, preferably if a cosine similarity function exceeds a predetermined threshold. The method may also comprise the formation of keyword associations, based on the extracted keywords and preferably based on the correlation of co-occurring keyword pairs, prior to generating the clusters.
Patent GB-2459838-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulating Ethernet frames for transit through a bridge or router
Inventor: HEWSON DAVID
IPC: H04L49/111
Filed: 2008-05-01
Abstract: The invention provides an Ethernet bridge or router comprising a network fabric adapted to provide interconnectivity to a plurality of Ethernet ports, each of the Ethernet ports being adapted to receive and/or transmit Ethernet frames, and the Ethernet bridge or router further comprising an encapsulator which receives Ethernet Protocol Data Units from the Ethernet ports; generates a Fabric Protocol Data Unit (FPDU) from a received Ethernet Protocol Data Unit, the FPDU comprising a header portion, and a payload portion which comprises the Ethernet Protocol Data Unit concerned; transforms Ethernet destination address information from the Ethernet Protocol Data Unit into a routing definition for the network fabric; and includes this definition in the header portion of the FPDU. This removes the necessity of modifying the underlying Layer 2 or Layer 3 frame headers/trailers during the routing process, which requires re-calculation of CRC etc.
Patent GB-2460819-A (GB)
Title: Controlling reselection from access points in a telecommunications network
Inventor: CHAMI YOUSSEF
IPC: H04W36/34
Filed: 2008-05-28
Abstract: A GSM or UMTS mobile telecommunications network comprises of macro stations (42) and one or more additional access points (20). The access point (20) is connected to the network core by an IP transport broadband connection. The access point (20) is configured to appear to the mobile terminal (1) as a conventional base station by supporting the GSM or UMTS transport protocol. No modifications are required to a standard GSM and UMTS mobile terminal. A subscriber may be provided with a designated "home" access point (20) to provide coverage in their premises (38). The reselection parameters are selectively changed to alter the likelihood of the neighbouring base station being chosen instead of the "home" access point (20).
Patent GB-2462810-A (GB)
Title: A seal having a frangible locating member
Inventor: SLATER RICHARD MARTIN
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 2008-08-18
Abstract: A sealing means 50 for sealing between two segments of a component comprises a sealing member 40 for attaching to one of the segments 24 and a locating member 52 removably attached to the sealing member, the locating member able to engage a locating feature 30 of the segment to enable the sealing member to be located at a fixed position / predetermined distance relative to the location feature, wherein the locating member is configured to be detachable from the sealing member once the sealing member has been bonded to the segment. The frangible locating member ensures accurate / correct positioning of the seal, and is broken off along a weakened transition region 54, 60 once the seal is secured. Ideally, the seal is used between the stator vane and the rotor blade land to reduce working fluid leakage in an aircraft gas turbine engine. Figure 3 shows figure 5 with the locating leg removed.
Patent GB-2457770-A (GB)
Title: Ladder head stabiliser with multiple configurations
Inventor: WEATHERALL BARRIE
IPC: E06C7/48
Filed: 2008-10-13
Abstract: A ladder stabiliser includes a body 3, 10, 12 adapted to be releasably secured to a ladder and two or more detachable abutments 4, 5 connectable to the body. Each abutment has a first contact surface 8 and a second contact surface 9 and is connectable to the body to provide two or more configurations for use. Each abutment may comprise a ball 9 and a spur 7. The body may consist of a collapsible frame. The stabiliser may also include pivotably mounted brackets 2 for engaging with the ladder rungs.
Patent GB-2460181-A (GB)
Title: Spiruchostatin derivatives and their therapeutic use
Inventor: SHUTTLEWORTH STEPHEN JOSEPH
IPC: A61K38/15
Filed: 2009-05-22
Abstract: Spiruchostatin derivatives and their therapeutic use Depsipeptide spiruchostatin analogues of the general formula (IX) or (X), isosteres or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the inhibition of histone deacetylase (HDAC), wherein X is -C(=O)N(R10)- or -CH(OPr3)-; R7, R9and R10are each independently hydrogen or a natural or unnatural amino acid side chain moiety; Pr1and Pr2are independently hydrogen or a thiol protecting group; Pr3is hydrogen or an alcohol protecting group and R1, R2, R5and R6are each independently hydrogen, a natural or unnatural amino acid side chain moiety, or R1and R2and/or R5and R6taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a spirocyclic fragment, with the proviso that R1and R2are not both hydrogen or R5and R6are not both hydrogen. The use of such compounds in treatment of cancer, cardiac hypertrophy, chronic heart failure, an inflammatory condition, a cardiovascular disease, a haemoglobinpathy, a thalassemia, a sickle cell disease, a CNS disorder, an autoiminune disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, MDS, benign prostatic hyperplasia, endometriosis, oral leukoplakia, a genetically related metabolic disorder, an infection, Rubens-Taybi, fragile X syndrome or alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is outlined. Methods for assaying HDAC inhibition and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds are also provided.
Patent GB-2459784-A (GB)
Title: A radial spring latch apparatus and methods for making and using same
Inventor: HARVEY PETER R
IPC: E21B17/04
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: New locking connector assemblies and telescoping extension/retraction assemblies are disclosed that operate on the natural spring rate constraints of radial protrusions or radially constrained rings as they interact with engaging members to provide the locking force and permit the connector and extension retraction assemblies to be engage and disengaged or extended and retracted.
Patent GB-2473238-A (GB)
Title: Multi-screen display panel with independently run screens
Inventor: SMITH COLIN
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 2009-09-04
Abstract: A multi-screen display panel 100 in a single housing 110 comprising a plurality of screens 120, a panel controller which receives a plurality of multimedia content, each comprising a plurality of image files and related control file, wherein the control unit distributes each media object to a different screen which displays the image sequence according to the control file. Different image slideshows may be displayed on a loop with various controls such as image order, text overlays and slide transitions. An external master controller may be connected to setup the system with a simple user interface GUI to create the different slideshows. The GUI may contain a representation of the physical matrix arrangement of the screen units with highlight and select functions, drag and drop of files, a search directory and attribute buttons including import files, time settings, slideshow preview and editing of text overlays. The multi-screen digital signage system allows multimedia, graphic and video content to be run on independent screens.
Patent GB-2461675-A (GB)
Title: Linkage members methods of protecting lamps and lamps
Inventor: PAYNE DAVID CHARLES
IPC: H01J5/48
Filed: 2009-11-24
Abstract: A linkage member to link lamps; said lamps being of the kind which comprise electrical contact points located at their first end and no external electrical contact points at their second end; said linkage member comprises a first portion configured to attach to the electrical contact points of a first lamp and to cover at least in part said electrical contact points; and a second portion configured to connect to a second lamp at an end which has no external electrical contact points.
Patent GB-2475551-A (GB)
Title: Drainage cell
Inventor: RAMELLA STUART EDWARD ALAN
IPC: E02B11/00
Filed: 2009-11-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a drainage cell (1 figure 1) for a ground water handling system, the cell comprising a through channel 25, one or more transverse members 5 extending from or adjacent the edge of the through channel 25 towards a base of the cell (1 figure 1) for deflecting, in use, particulates or debris carried in a fluid flowing in the through channel 25. Later embodiments relate to a drainage assembly comprising a plurality of the cells; and a drainage cell comprising an attenuation volume with a channel adjoining a boundary of the cell and fluidly connected to the attenuation volume.
Patent GB-2476054-A (GB)
Title: Voice authentication of bill payment transactions
Inventor: OGDEN JONATHAN NICOLAS
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2009-12-08
Abstract: Allowing a customer to pay a bill using voice based authentication, receiving, for example over a telecommunications network, data from a bill issuer, which is used to determine the name of the customer, a telephone number of the customer and the bill amount; generating, or receiving from the bill issuer, a unique bill identifier; receiving from the customer over a telecommunications network a request to pay the bill, the request including the unique bill identifier; in response to the request, telephoning the customer using the telephone number to establish a telephone call; during the telephone call, authenticating the customer using a voice signal from the customer, informing the customer of the amount of the bill, and receiving a voice signature from the customer; and processing a bill payment on the basis of a comparison of the voice signature with a stored voice print for the customer. The request may be generated by an embedded link in an electronic bill, in a message such as an SMS or email. Voice signatures may be compared with stored voice data to provide a score, which allows bill payment if it is above a threshold or refuses to pay where the match is too low.
Patent GB-708157-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in moving signs
IPC: G09F13/26
Filed: 1952-04-21
Abstract: 708,157. Changing signs. HEROLD, K. April 21, 1952 [April 23, 1951], No. 10011/52. Class 3(1) A display device comprises a stationary ring-shaped luminous tube b and one or more screen members h which extend around the front of the luminous tube and is or are movable in a circular path in front of the tube in such a manner as to produce the impression that the tube-is rotating, the screen member or members being supported by a rotatable ring g arranged in proximity to the luminous tube and coaxially therewith. As shown in Fig. 1 the tube b is a neon tube and is mounted on a base a and provided with a plurality of the screens h which are opaque and which are arranged so as to simulate a continuous helical band surrounding the tube. The ring g. is arranged inside and coaxially of the tube b and is supported by arms f for rotation on a fixed axle d by a motor r contained in the base a. A part conical member i which is supported by the axle d fills the space inside the ring g and a platform k for display objects is mounted inside the member i. Lamps may be provided inside the member i and these are fed with current through the axle d which is hollow. In a modification, Fig. 4, the tube b may be mounted on a plate 23 which is supported by. a cylindrical casing 10 and the ring g carrying the screens h is mounted on rollers such as x, x<SP>1</SP>, positioned under the plate 23 in the casing the roller x being driven by a motorr to rotate the ring g and the remaining rollers being resiliently or adjustably mounted to take up play. A plurality of devices of either construction. may be mounted in a cubical box having annular display windows through which the luminous tube and the part of each screen obscuring the lamp is alone visible.
Patent GB-375454-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in apparatus for table games
IPC: A63F7/06
Filed: 1931-11-27
Abstract: 375,454. Table games. BARBOT, (known as ACHEBEY), M. J. E. H. DE, 172, Rue de la Pompe, Paris. Nov. 27, 1931, No. 10033. [A Specification was laid open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, April 20, 1931]. [Class 132 (ii).] Apparatus for a table game simulating polo comprises a rigid frame 1 of wood, metal or other suitable material across which is loosely stretched a net 2 simulating a polo ground and carrying detachable goal posts 3. The game is played with a heavy ball 5 of rubber or galalith which causes the net to sag and protrudes through the mesh thereof. The mallets 6 are manipulated from underneath the frame which is mounted on suitable feet 7. Alternatively the frame may be in two sections, sufficient space being left between them for the passage of the mallets. The feet 7 which may be detachable or foldable about the frame may be of such a length as to rest upon the ground.
Patent GB-1097573-A (GB)
Title: Crystal growing
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 1965-03-09
Abstract: Single crystalline gallium arsenide doped with zinc is formed by solidifying a melt of Ga-As and Zn under a pressure of arsenic vapour in excess of 1 atmosphere as calculated by the ideal gas equation. Preferably, the growth takes place in a sealed container and a seed crystal of gallium arsenide is adjacent to one edge of the melt which is cooled, starting at the seed, at approx. 0.1 inch per hour. Preferably, the zinc is present in an amount to provide from 6 x 1019 to 1.5 x 1020 P-type charge carriers/cm.3 in the gallium arsenide and the arsenic is present in an amount to provide a vapour pressure of 1.5-3 atmospheres at a temperature of at least 1373 DEG K.ALSO:Single crystalline gallium arsenide doped with zinc is formed by solidifying a melt of GaAs and Zn under a pressure of arsenic vapour in excess of 1 atmosphere as calculated by the ideal gas equation.  Preferably the growth takes place in a sealed container and a seed crystal of GaAs is adjacent to one edge of the melt which is cooled, starting at the seed, at about 0.1 inch per hour. Preferably the zinc is present in an amount to provide from 6x1019 to 1.5x1020 p.type charge carriers/cm3 in the gallium arsenide and the arsenic is present in an amount to provide a vapour pressure of 1.5 to 3 atmos. at a temperature of at least 1373 DEG K.
Patent GB-258219-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to process of electro-plating with chromium
IPC: C25D3/04
Filed: 1926-04-16
Abstract: 258,219. Chromium Products Corporation, (Assignees of Hosdowich, J. M.). Sept. 10, 1925, [Convention date]. Chromium. depositing. - The throwing power " of a chromium plating bath containing chromic acid and chromium hydroxide, added as such or in the form of chromium chromate. is improved by the addition of a small proportion of a soluble salt of a. metal below chromium in the electrochemical series; the additional metal is not deposited. A suitable electrolyte is prepared by dissolving 325 gms. of chromic acid in water, heating to boiling and stirring into the hot solution 12 gms. of commercial chromium hydroxide, after solution of which 6 gms. of commercial hydrated ferrous sulphate is added. The solution is then diluted to 1 litre. The cell is preferably fitted with a coil for heating or cooling. The temperature is maintained between 35 and 45 C. The voltage is from 2.5 to 5 and the current density 0.05 to 0.2 amps. per sq. cm. The bath is regenerated from time to time by addition of chromic acid. No loss of iron occurs except by mechanical wastage. 6 gms. of nickel sulphate may be used instead of ferrous sulphate. Sulphates or chlorides of cadmium, tin, lead, antimony, bismuth, copper and mercury may alternatively be used; the amount may vary from less than 1 up to 30 gms. per litre. The concentration of chromium hydroxide in the bath should be more than sufficient to neutralize anv free acid present other than chromic acid, and the concentration of chromic acid should be at least twice that of the chromium hydroxide and the additional salt. Insoluble anodes of lead or lead oxide or soluble anodes of chromium or its alloys or mechanical mixtures with other metals may be employed.
Patent GB-454711-A (GB)
Title: Dental matrices and tooth separating appliances
IPC: A61C5/85
Filed: 1936-04-06
Abstract: 454,711. Stopping and regulating teeth. SINGER, E., 5, Kolingasse, Vienna. April 6, 1936, No. 10083. Convention date, April 10, 1935. [Class 81 (ii)] A dental matrix for use in stopping teeth, suitable also for separating crowded teeth, consists of an H- shaped body of elastic material, such as india rubber, the intermediate web portion 3 of which is stretched and inserted between the teeth while the side portions 1, 2 adapt themselves to fit closely to the teeth. The side portions 1, 2 are preferably tapered, and the web portion 3 may be thinner at the centre, as shown in Fig. 3. Projections 4, 5 may be provided to facilitate manipulation. In a modification, Fig. 5, the sides of the matrix are curved. The matrices may be formed as a strip or bar of the desired cross-section from whch individual matrices may be cut.
Patent GB-947725-A (GB)
Title: Suction-nozzle for a vacuum-cleaner
IPC: A47L9/06
Filed: 1961-03-20
Abstract: 947,725. Vacuum cleaning apparatus. VAN DER HEEM N.V. March 20, 1961 [March 8, 1961], No. 10143/61. Heading A4F. A nozzle for a suction cleaner comprises a hood 1 having therein a partition wall 8 provided around its periphery with a brushfringe 9, and a bottom plate 11 which is disposed for vertical reciprocation within the brush-fringe from and to a position in which it extends beyond the fringe, the bottom plate being spring-urged to its extended position and being adapted to be moved by pressure exerted from below thereon to its alternative retracted position in which it is automatically retained by a spring-loaded locking member 17, the latter being moved to its unlocking position by depression of a pivotally mounted spring- loaded key 20. The locking member 17 has holes 18 Fig. 4 (not shown) through which extend pins 15 carried by the bottom plate 11, the pins 15 having grooves 19 which co-operate with the edges of the holes 18 for retaining the bottom plate in its retracted position, and the key 20 has a slanting face 23 which co-operates with a cam 24 on the locking member 17 for movement of the latter to the unlocking position upon depression of the key. The hood 1 is provided with a sleeve 5 for receiving a rotatable nipple 6 for a suction cleaner tube; by rotation of the nipple 6 an opening therein may be brought opposite a suction opening 13 in the plate 11 or a smaller opening 3 in hood 1. Specifications 451,835, 850,397 and 851,185 are referred to.