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Patent GB-2475166-A (GB)
Title: Swing apparatus with detachable infant holding device
Inventor: GILLETT SHARON A
IPC: A47D13/10
Filed: 2010-11-03
Abstract: A swing apparatus comprises a support frame102, a plurality of swing arms116,118pivotally connected with the support frame, a mount platform110connected with the swing arms wherein the swing arms are operable to swing the mount platform relative to the support frame, and a portable infant holding device104adapted to removably fasten with the mount platform. The mount platform may include a holder frame142having a sidewall146which includes a plurality of catch structures150to lock the infant holding device. The infant holding device can be fastened to the holder frame two different orientations, one to swing the back and forth and the other sideways. The mount platform may be held at a height above the swing arms. The infant holding device may be a portable car seat or bassinet.
Patent GB-2474793-A (GB)
Title: Suction device
Inventor: FINCK WILLIAM
IPC: B25B11/00
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: A suction device 1 has a flexible sucker membrane having a peripherally extending skirt 4, and a lever 6 mounted to the sucker. The lever operates an elongate lifter element extending to the sucker skirt and operable to lift the edge of the skirt upon operation of the lever. The lifter element is preferably linked to a lifting tab (17, figure 4). The underside of the sucker membrane preferably includes a suction relieving groove (25, figure 4) having a wider end toward the periphery of the membrane and a narrower end towards the centre of the membrane.
Patent GB-2489688-A (GB)
Title: Television receiver with single demultiplexer to serve a local display and wirelessly connected display
Inventor: MIDDLETON SIMON
IPC: H04H60/80
Filed: 2011-04-01
Abstract: A system for providing television channels to two separate displays uses a single receiver/tuner comprising a receiver terminal 4 which may be a set-top box (STB). The STB comprises a network interface 3 for receiving a multiplexed (interleaved) TV signal from a broadcast TV network 2. A demultiplexer 8 demultiplexes (de-interleaves) the received signal into component video channel signals for decoding by signal processor 10. The signal processor may also perform signal decryption. The decoded video channel signal is provided to an output 12 for provision to a first (e.g. master) display screen 6. Notably, the STB comprises a wireless transceiver 14 in wireless communication with a second (e.g. slave) display 17 which is able to communicate via its own wireless transceiver 18. The second display may be a portable device, such as a tablet or laptop computer. This arrangement allows a single demultiplexer at the receiver terminal 4 to serve two displays to allow a channel viewed on the first display 6 to be streamed and viewed upon a second display 17. The demultiplexer 8 may also be configured to demultiplex two concurrent TV channels such that a first channel is displayed upon the first display 6, whilst the second channel is displayed on the second display 17. The second display 17 is provided with a controller which may enable channel selection via an on-screen interface/electronic program guide (EPG). The system may also be configured to allow access to the internet 20 via the second display 17. Other embodiments allow the system to be used to access video on demand (VOD) and for scheduled recording of programs.
Patent GB-2492395-A (GB)
Title: Entropy encoding and decoding methods using quantized coefficient alphabets restricted based on flag magnitude
Inventor: LASSERRE SEBASTIEN
IPC: H03M7/40
Filed: 2011-06-30
Abstract: An encoding method comprises: obtaining blocks Bk of quantized coefficients corresponding to blocks of a first image; obtaining alphabets Ai of values, each defining the possible values am of an associated quantized coefficient; associating 2110 a respective flag (fMB: Figure 23) with each block of quantized coefficients, specifying a magnitude, for example a maximum magnitude n of the quantized coefficient values in the respective block; restricting 2120 alphabets corresponding to the quantized coefficients of each block, based on the magnitude specified in the flag associated with that block; generating binary entropy codes for the possible values of each restricted alphabet, and encoding the quantized coefficients using the generated binary codes. Thus, the mean length of binary entropy codes is reduced, improving compression efficiency. Flags may be selected from a set of flags, restricted from a larger flag set, with each flag having an associated occurrence probability, which may be used to entropy-encode the flag. Flag occurrence probability may be based on the probability that a quantized coefficient block has a maximum magnitude equal to the flag magnitude.
Patent GB-2486927-A (GB)
Title: Board game using question cards with obscured answers
Inventor: LEECH JOSEPH PAUL
IPC: A63F1/04
Filed: 2011-07-08
Abstract: A board game having a 'careers' theme comprises concentric rings of playing spaces around which playing pieces are moved (see fig. 1). Each playing space is marked with a colour and/or indicia denoting that a player landing on that space should select a card from a corresponding one of four sets of cards, and perform or undertake an individual or team action defined on the card. Three of the card sets define actions relating to the theme of the game, such as performing a skill-based activity or task, performing a career or job-orientated task, or answering a question (see figures 3A-3C). The fourth set of cards comprise 'chance' cards defining game actions, such as missing a turn (see fig. 3D). The game may include a 'red reveal' element, with answers 50C on the question cards being obscured by coloured markings 52C, and a light filter viewing device 60 being provided which allows the answer to be viewed. Record or progress means may be provided for recording the progress of players, the record means preferably comprising wipe-clean or similarly erasable cards (see figures 4A & 4B). The game may be implemented electronically, e.g. using a computer.
Patent GB-2479506-A (GB)
Title: Vaginal-health products comprising colored applicators
Inventor: LOYD ADRIENNE RAE
IPC: A61F13/26
Filed: 2010-01-27
Abstract: A package containing vaginal-health products comprises a first vaginal-health product comprising a first applicator. The first applicator comprises a first barrel portion, a first plunger portion, and a first pledget at least partly contained in the first barrel portion, where the first barrel portion has a first barrel color. The package also contains a second vaginal-health product comprising a second applicator. The second applicator comprises a second barrel portion, a second plunger portion, and a second pledget at least partly contained in the second barrel portion, where the second barrel portion comprises a second barrel color. In addition, the first barrel color is different from the second barrel color, and the first pledget is the same as the second pledget.
Patent GB-2495502-A (GB)
Title: Valve actuating apparatus
Inventor: REID MICHAEL ADAM
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2011-10-11
Abstract: An actuating apparatus 12 for a downhole valve 10 comprises an actuating member 48 that is operable by application of fluid pressure from a region uphole of the apparatus 12, either through the inside of production tubing 22 or in a second embodiment through an annulus region, via an inlet port42 which extends at least partially through a tubular body 30, when open, to actuate the valve 10. The actuator 12 is primed when a mechanically actuated sleeve 48 is moved upon withdrawal of a stinger or washpipe, opening the inlet port 42 to tubing or annulus pressure which moves a spring assisted piston 56, displacing hydraulic fluid through an outlet port 44 and conduit 46 to the actuate the downhole valve 10. The apparatus provides a secondary actuator as a contingency or back-up to actuate a downhole valve that has failed to operate in response to a primary actuator or when disconnected during well workover.
Patent GB-2484211-A (GB)
Title: Active pin connection monitoring system and method
Inventor: SIDDIQUIE ADNAN A
IPC: G01R31/04
Filed: 2009-07-24
Abstract: A system for monitoring a connection to an active pin of an integrated circuit (IC) die, includes an input/output (I/O) cell of an IC die, where the I/O cell is bonded to a bonding pad on a ball grid array (BGA) substrate. The system includes a test point on a printed circuit board (PCB) coupled to the bonding pad which forms an electrical/conductive pathway between the test point and the I/O cell. The system includes a clock waveform injected through a resistor into the test point.
Patent GB-2482096-A (GB)
Title: Rotor side seal and method of sealing a rotor
Inventor: ADDY SHAUN
IPC: F01C1/22
Filed: 2010-04-27
Abstract: A unitary rotor side-seal member arranged to be coupled to a flank of a rotor of a rotary engine, the side-seal member comprising: a frame, the frame having a rotor phasing gear aperture provided therethrough; a combustion gas seal portion; and a lubricant control seal portion, the combustion gas seal portion being provided about a radially outer portion of the frame and arranged to reduce a flow of combustion gas between the rotor and a sidewall of the engine in a radially inward direction, the lubricant control seal portion being provided at a radially inner location of the frame about the rotor phasing gear aperture, the lubricant control seal portion being arranged to reduce a flow of lubricant between the rotor and the sidewall of the engine in a radially outward direction.
Patent GB-2486547-A (GB)
Title: Recording a mobile terminals movement cycles and predicting optimal data transfer points during subsequent movement cycles
Inventor: FOX DAVID
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2011-12-12
Abstract: A mobile telecommunications network includes a plurality of terminals 1200, a core 1218 and a radio access network 1214 having radio means for providing wireless communication resources to the terminals. Further provided is processing means 1218 for recording information indicative of a movement cycle of at least one of the terminals through the radio access network and for identifying points within the movement cycle at which there are spare communication resources to provide a list of spare resource points to the terminal to enable the prediction of optimal data transfer points during a subsequent movement cycle of the terminal through the radio access network.
Patent GB-2506096-A (GB)
Title: A surfactant as a corrosion inhibitor
Inventor: HATCHMAN KEVAN
IPC: C23F11/10
Filed: 2012-01-30
Abstract: A surfactant is described as a corrosion inhibitor, where the surfactant is selected from derivatives of alkyl polyglucosides and derivatives of terpene alkoxylates, and mixtures of the two, provided that the derivatives are not sulfosuccinates. A method of preventing or reducing corrosion of a metal component that is in contact with, or will be in contact with, an aqueous fluid is detailed. The method comprises providing a surfactant and applying the surfactant to the metal component or adding the surfactant to the aqueous fluid that is in contact with, or will be in contact with, the metal component.
Patent GB-2489096-A (GB)
Title: Data storage and retrieval System uses icons in a timeline format
Inventor: LIVERMORE STEPHEN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-03-13
Abstract: The system comprises means for displaying data relating to one or more entities in a timeline format wherein the data is presented to a user by an icon (8-13) on a display related with a particular point on a timeline whereby a user can take an action in relation to an icon and view or otherwise process or manipulate further data or a document related to the data represented by the icon. The system preferably includes an aggregator for aggregating different types of data which could be documents, spreadsheets, image files, video files, audio files or forms or notes. It is particularly intended for patient records in a healthcare environment.
Patent GB-2507243-A (GB)
Title: Acoustically detecting a tap on an object using an adaptive classifier
Inventor: BISUTTI GIOVANNI
IPC: G06F3/043
Filed: 2012-05-02
Abstract: This invention relates to improved techniques for making electronic devices touch sensitive. A method of detecting a tap on an object having at least one acoustic/vibration sensor comprises: capturing tap data comprising a digitised waveform of a tap on the object captured by the sensor(s); processing the captured tap data by applying a tap detection procedure to generate time series tap metric data comprising data providing a detection metric of a potential tap at a succession of times - in particular to generate time series probability data comprising data identifying the probability of a potential said tap at a succession of times; determining a classifier to classify said detection metrics or probabilities of potential taps into one or more detected taps; and applying the classifier to said tap metric/probability data to detect said tap on said object. The classifier is determined from data identified, for example by a second sensor such as an accelerometer or gyroscope, in a region of background noise in the captured tap data. The classifier is preferably an adaptive threshold. Stored synthetic tap data may be used in the method to determine the probability of a tap having occurred.
Patent GB-2488077-A (GB)
Title: Albumin variants
Inventor: PLUMRIDGE ANDREW
IPC: C07K14/765
Filed: 2010-11-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to variants of a parent albumin having altered plasma half-life compared with the parent albumin. The present invention also relates to fusion polypeptides and conjugates comprising said variant albumin.
Patent GB-2488949-A (GB)
Title: Solar collector comprising a heat pipe and an end fitting
Inventor: PELAN RICHARD
IPC: F24S10/95
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: A solar collector comprises a heat pipe 3 having a radiation absorber, such as a plate 10, and an elongate tube 37 for containing a heat transfer medium. The elongate tube has an evaporator section 38 in thermal contact with the radiation absorber and a condenser section 35 remote from the radiation absorber. The radiation absorber and the evaporator section of the elongate tube are enclosed within an evacuated radiation transparent enclosure 8, with the condenser section being located outside the transparent enclosure. The solar collector further comprises an end fitting 15 providing a fluid connection for connecting with a corresponding end fitting of an adjacent heat pipe to permit passage of fluid between the end fittings without requiring a separate manifold. The end fitting incorporates an opening 41 for reception of the condenser section of the heat pipe. Preferably, each end fitting is provided with a circumferential groove or recess for receiving an O-ring seal (21, fig.9) for sealingly engaging the fluid passages 18 of adjacent end fittings. In use, the end fittings are interconnected to provide fluid flow paths without the need for a manifold, where any number of solar collector tubes may be connected in this way.
Patent GB-2492653-A (GB)
Title: Simultaneous submission to a multi-producer queue by multiple threads
Inventor: JONES STEPHEN
IPC: G06F5/12
Filed: 2012-07-04
Abstract: Method of submitting data to shared queue by multiple producer threads, comprising: allocating 610 portion of queue memory for producer-thread output data by advancing an outer pointer to next available entry in queue; writing by producer-thread the output data to said portion; determining by producer-thread if the written portion was the only portion allocated and not written; advancing an inner pointer if the written portion is determined to be said only portion 640. A maximum value indicating a most advanced written entry in shared queue and a complete count indicating a total quantity of written thread output by multiple producers are also updated 620, 625. Inner pointer is advanced to maximum value if maximum value and complete count are equal 630. Wait-free mechanism by producer-threads advance inner pointer used to read valid data by consumer-thread. Wait-free and lock-free allocation and parallel writing of shared queue by multiple-producer threads is provided.
Patent GB-2505442-A (GB)
Title: Foldable artists canvas
Inventor: WOODFORD GARRY
IPC: B44D3/18
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: An artists canvas comprising a sheet provided with fold lines and interlocking means whereby the canvas is capable of lying flat and is capable of being folded along the said fold lines to provide a base 3 and walls 2, 4 to support the display surface 1 of the canvas and the interlocking means 12, 13 are provided in the base and walls so that upon assembly the means interlock to form an uninterrupted surface for display and supporting side walls for the display surface of the canvas. The canvas may be formed of a single piece of material (typically cardboard or paper) which may be coated to provide additional strength. The display surface may be coated to be receptive to the materials used by the artist, for example with a thin layer of clay which is receptive to inks but prevents spreading of superimposed images.
Patent GB-2500740-A (GB)
Title: Real-time Transport Control Protocol (RTCP) extension to obtain end-to-end session information
Inventor: MELOCHE JEAN
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2012-09-21
Abstract: Implementing Real-time Transport Control Protocol (RTCP) to obtain end-to-end session information. The system receives a Real-time Transport Control Protocol (RTCP) extension associated with a Real-time Transport Control Protocol packet in a communication session, wherein the RTCP extension comprises an instruction for transmitting RTCP data based on a triggering event, and wherein the RTCP extension is configured to propagate along the communication session. Next, in response to the triggering event, the system transmits the RTCP data to an address defined by the instruction as a destination address for receiving information associated with the triggering event. An end-to-end report of the communication session may be generated in response to the triggering event. The end-to-end report may comprise a network topology, delay, packet loss, jitter, quality of service, performance information, session information, network characteristics or statistics or hop-by-hop statistics. The triggering event may comprise a network change, a communication problem, media problem, a parameter, a threshold, a schedule or an error message. The RTCP data may be used to troubleshoot a network problem, calculate an end-to-end quality of the session, determine a network topology or monitor the session. The RTCP data may comprise a differentiated service trace, a global session identifier, a transcoding and gain table, a signal strength, a topology, an access mode, a RTCP packet, encryption/hardware information, hop-by-hop information associated with the session or network characteristic information. The destination address may be associated with a collector node (Figs. 5-7) which collects information for analysis.
Patent GB-2496253-A (GB)
Title: A system for anchoring fence posts
Inventor: BOURNE COLIN PETER
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2012-09-26
Abstract: The system comprises a base plate including an area 17 to support a ballasting weight and a means for locking a fence post 20, 21 to the base plate. In use the locking means and area are located so they are both on the same side of the fence. The posts are hollow and are supported on the base plate by members which extend upwardly from the base plate and are inserted into the posts. In use the posts are able to rotate relative to each other so that the shape and orientation of the fence can be varied. Engaging members extending radially from a lower portion of the posts are engaged with fixed members on the base plate. The fence posts may be locked to the base by having plates 24, 25 welded to the posts and having a portion of the plates 26, 27 being located underneath flange 16 to prevent the posts being lifted up. Also claimed is at least one barrier on the base plate to secure any mass placed on the plate.
Patent GB-2508920-A (GB)
Title: Cooling of a memory device
Inventor: GILBERT DAVID ALAN
IPC: H01L23/46
Filed: 2012-12-17
Abstract: A system for providing cooling of a memory device 10 comprises a cooling system 12 arranged to store a coolant, a valve system 14 connected to the output of the cooling system and a control system 16 connected to the valve system and arranged to open the valve system when power is lost to the control system to provide cooling of the memory device in the event of an unexpected power cut. The system may further comprise a delivery system 18 connected to the output of the valve system and arranged to deliver the coolant to the memory device and the cooling system may comprise a canister of low boiling point fluid.
Patent GB-2513312-A (GB)
Title: Communications system for transmitting and receiving data
Inventor: MORIOKA YUICHI
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2013-04-22
Abstract: A mobile device is configured to transmit a request for services message to network infrastructure equipment, and to receive a response message to the request for services message from the network. The request for services message includes a delay period, and the mobile device is configured after transmission of the request for services message to enter a reduced power state in which an amount of power consumed by the transceiver is reduced for the delay period. The network will delay sending the response message until the timer has expired. The mobile device, after the delay period has expired, exits the reduced power state in order to receive the response message from the network. The mobile device may preferably be a Machine Type Communication (MTC) device or similar.
Patent GB-2501998-A (GB)
Title: Device for deriving energy from wave motion
Inventor: WOLFOWITZ STEVEN ALAN
IPC: F03B7/00
Filed: 2011-10-04
Abstract: A device for deriving energy from wave motion of the sea or other natural water source includes a cylindrical body (10, 64) mounted in fixed position relative to the prevailing disposition of one or more motions; the cylinder (10, 64) including rows of channels (60) or buckets (14) adapted to receive from the swell of a wave on one side of the cylinder (10) and to discharge water when those channels (60) or buckets (14) rotate to the other side of the cylinder (10, 64). Orifices (22, 78) for air access are provided. The cylinder (10, 64) is associated with electricity generator (70).
Patent GB-2507143-A (GB)
Title: Biscuit maker comprising forming plates having cavities and protrusions
Inventor: ENDRES WILLIAM S
IPC: A23P30/10
Filed: 2013-07-04
Abstract: A foodstuff treat maker includes a pair of opposed forming plates 24, 26 shiftably attached relative to one another and presenting respective forming surfaces. One of the forming surfaces defines a protrusion 80 and the other forming surface defines a cavity 66. The protrusion is at least partly received in the cavity in a forming position so that the pair of forming plates are mated with one another, with the mated forming surfaces cooperatively shaping foodstuff material applied thereto. The treat maker may be a counter-top baking appliance used to make biscuits for human consumption or for a pet. Also provided is a biscuit comprising a base wall 98 and an integrally-formed peripheral wall 100 that cooperatively define a receptacle opening 102. The cavity within the biscuit may be filled with a different foodstuff such as icing.