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Patent GB-2486742-A (GB)
Title: Broadcast communication in cells equipped with relay nodes
Inventor: BARRETT STEPHEN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2010-12-24
Abstract: A method for supporting broadcast transmission in a wireless communication system 200 that comprises a plurality of communication cells, with broadcast content being routed from a base station 210 to at least one wireless communication unit 225, 226 via at least one relay node (RN) 224 is described. The method comprises, at the base station 210 broadcasting the broadcast content from the base station 210 to at least one from a group consisting of: the at least one RN 224 and the at least one wireless communication unit 226; and supplementing the broadcast transmission with at least one augmented unicast transmission associated with the broadcast content. At least one parameter of the augmented transmission may be dynamically adjusted, and the parameter(s) may comprise the transmit power level, data rate, modulation scheme, time/frequency resource used by the transmission or the number of physical layer bits conveyed on the transmission. The augmented transmission may carry additional error coding redundancy bits. The RN is thus able to receive both the broadcast transmission and the augmented transmission in order to more reliably receive and thereby more accurately relay the broadcast content to wireless communication units. May be used to deliver evolved Mobile Broadcast and Multicast Service (eMBMS) content.
Patent GB-2479993-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for making a cutting tool
Inventor: CHERVENAK THOMAS M
IPC: B23P15/28
Filed: 2011-04-26
Abstract: A first method of making a cutting tool comprises providing a lever 2, 4 with a jaw 8, 14 having a cutting edge 16, 18 and a body 9, 13 arranged such that the cutting edge is offset from the body; providing a rotary cutting tool (32, fig. 4) with an edge profile geometry (P); and forming a complementary edge profile geometry on the cutting edge by moving the rotary cutting tool along the length of the cutting edge.A second method comprises providing a lever as described above; providing a rotary cutting tool (132, fig. 10) with a first edge profile (P') and a second edge profile (P"); forming a first portion of complementary edge profile geometry on the cutting edge by moving the first edge profile along the length of a first side of the cutting edge and forming a second portion of complementary edge profile geometry on the cutting edge by moving the second edge profile along the length of a second side of the cutting edge.In both methods the step of forming may be done when the cutting edge is in a soft state or when it is a hardened metal.
Patent GB-2480767-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable device for receiving an infant
Inventor: GREENEY SUSAN PAGE WOOD
IPC: A47D7/00
Filed: 2011-05-26
Abstract: An inflatable device for receiving an infant, the device comprising multiple chambers 607 and a single input channel 601 arranged to shut off the multiple chambers after inflation. A further aspect of the present invention relates to an inflatable device comprising two or more inflatable chambers in fluid communication with a control valve 109, wherein the control valve comprises a single input means for receiving an inflation means and an output means 603, 605 in fluid communication with the inflatable chambers to enable the chambers to be inflated simultaneously by the inflation means while providing fluid separation between the chambers after inflation.
Patent GB-2491609-A (GB)
Title: Lower body garment forms
Inventor: GAUL KATHLEEN
IPC: A41H5/01
Filed: 2011-06-08
Abstract: A synthetic human garment form comprises first and second individual half-forms, the first half-form consisting of a left leg truncated at the ankle and a corresponding left half-torso from the waist down and the second half-form consisting of a right leg truncated at the ankle and a corresponding right half-torso from the waist down. Either half-form can be used individually, thus allowing a pattern cutter easy access to lower-body contours to facilitate and assist in garment making. The half-forms may be pivotally attached together about the lower-torso to allow either half-form to rotate and thus mimic a human walk cycle.
Patent GB-2492963-A (GB)
Title: Fan with scroll casing decreasing in cross-section
Inventor: STEWART NEIL ANDREW
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2011-07-15
Abstract: A fan assembly 200, for generating an air flow within a room, includes an impeller 22 and a motor 26 to draw an air flow into the fan assembly. The fan assembly further includes a casing having an interior passage 202 with a scroll section having a cross-sectional area that decreases from a scroll inlet section 214 to a scroll outlet section 208. The scroll inlet section has an inlet 206 for receiving the air flow, and the scroll outlet section has an outlet for returning a first portion of the air flow to the scroll inlet section. The scroll section includes an air outlet 206 for emitting a second portion of the air flow from the casing. The casing defines a bore through which air from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the air emitted from the air outlet.
Patent GB-2485013-A (GB)
Title: Foldable boots
Inventor: SMITH STEVEN
IPC: A43B1/10
Filed: 2011-07-26
Abstract: Compactable footwear 100 comprising a sole 103, an upper potion 102 and an upwardly extending portion 104 extending from the upper portion; the upwardly extending portion comprising a flexible material which can be compacted, the footwear further comprising a fastening means 105 which can maintain the upwardly extending portion in a compacted state. The upwardly extending portion may be formed from rubber, or a composite of rubber with a polyester/spandex textile. The fastening means may be a spring loaded toggle, an elastic loop, button means, tie means or hook and loop material. Also claimed is a boot with an upwardly extending portion made from 80-90% polyester and 10-20% spandex, and a method of forming a boot.
Patent GB-2481929-A (GB)
Title: Calculating power input to a computer
Inventor: SAWTER THOMAS
IPC: G06F1/28
Filed: 2009-04-30
Abstract: One embodiment is a computer that includes a controller and a battery with a fuel gauge. The fuel gauge reports voltage and current input to charge the battery while the computer is in an off-state. The controller receives information about the voltage and current input to charge the battery from the fuel gauge and uses the information to calculate power being input to the computer while the computer is in an on-state.
Patent GB-2495490-A (GB)
Title: Installation for vehicle repairing/maintenance workshop
Inventor: GILLIOZ LAURENT
IPC: E04H5/06
Filed: 2011-10-10
Abstract: The installation comprises a pit 2 for access to the underneath of a vehicle C and running tracks at the respective opposite edges of the pit, the running track includes an upright guardrail 3 which slides between first (operational) and second (clearing) positions wherein the first position is closer to the pit than the second. The guardrail may be located within a guide 4 for aiding in the translation of the guard rail. The guide may comprise at least one guiding rail 30 that may be fixed in a groove which holds a slide fixed to the guard rail. The slide may comprise a number of rollers or rolling elements which rest on the ground S. There may be a second guardrail, and when both guard rails are in the first position a barrier 5 is placed to block the passage between the guard rails.
Patent GB-2485292-A (GB)
Title: Data storage drive overwrite protection of non-worm cartridges
Inventor: BUTT KEVIN DALE
IPC: G11B15/04
Filed: 2010-08-18
Abstract: Protection against data overwrite of a rewritable non-WORM data storage cartridge is provided by a data storage drive operating cartridge data overwrite protection procedures independent of, or not withstanding, the absence of cartridge controls relating to data overwrite protection. Also for the non-WORM cartridge, the drive responds to an allow data overwrite command to allow an immediately subsequent write type command to write to the cartridge even if the write command overwrites existing data. The overwrite protection procedures and data overwrite procedures may be configured and enabled for the data storage drive.
Patent GB-2498341-A (GB)
Title: Multi-reception communication system
Inventor: ACHIR MOUNIR
IPC: H04B7/14
Filed: 2012-01-10
Abstract: The invention is related to a communication system comprising a source node (S), a plurality of relay nodes (R1  ¦ Rn) and a central node (C). The relay nodes (R) each receive the same data (200) sent by the source node (S) and send the received data (200) to the central node (C). The transmission environment being such that the data (200) thus sent to the central node (C) may possibly be affected by an electromagnetic perturbation. Each relay node (R) is operable to send different portions of the same data (200) at a given time. The relay nodes (R) are configured to send blocks of data comprising different sub-blocks of data (ABCD, DABC, CDAB, BCDA) to the central node (C) at a given time. Cyclical interleaving of the sub-blocks of data is performed to ensure a maximum of robustness against electromagnetic perturbations occurring in an industrial environment.
Patent GB-2491715-A (GB)
Title: Updating a chance of success map of a prospect or play
Inventor: HANTSCHEL THOMAS
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2012-06-08
Abstract: For assessing potential resources, example systems provide dynamically linked chance maps, transformed in real time from geological properties. Input geological maps or other data are dynamically linked to resulting chance maps, so that changes in the input maps automatically update the chance map in real time. Users can generate a custom risk matrix dynamically linking geological maps with chance maps via comprehensive interface tools, dropping maps directly into the matrix. A transform may programmatically convert the geologic domain to the chance domain. The user can navigate input maps, select areas of interest, and drag-and-drop geologic properties directly into an uncertainty engine and distribution builder for uncertainty assessment based directly on geologic reality.
Patent GB-2503448-A (GB)
Title: Improving homogeneity of a magnetic field by tension adjustment in support members of a coil
Inventor: DIXEY PAUL
IPC: G01R33/38
Filed: 2012-06-26
Abstract: A magnet coil assembly is supported by support elements 30 within an outer vacuum container (OVC) 14, the support elements provided with a tension adjusting arrangement 50 to distort the coils in such a way that field homogeneity is improved i.e. to shim the field. The tension adjustment arrangement 50 may comprise adjusting bolts 63 which bear on the OVC and which adjust the tension in a tensile or compressive support rod 54 which passes through a hole 52 in the OVC and is attached to the magnet coil. A vacuum 62 is maintained by bellows 60; therefore the tension adjustment mechanism can lie outside the OVC. The support elements may be used to protect the coil assembly from damage in transit. Once the magnet is installed and energised, the magnetic field is measured and the tension is adjusted to distort the coils to decrease inhomogeneities. This may replace conventional shimming.
Patent GB-2508015-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for secure card transactions
Inventor: RADU CHRISTIAN
IPC: G06Q20/20
Filed: 2012-11-19
Abstract: A secure payment system comprises a merchant POS client and a remote POS server. The merchant POS client comprises a reader 3 for reading a customer user token such as a payment card 5 and for accepting transaction details and customer verification data, and further comprises a computing device 1, 2 with access to a communications network and in communication with the reader. The remote POS server 7 is in communication with the merchant POS client through the network 6, and one or more elements of the merchant POS client business logic are assured by the remote POS server and not the merchant POS client. The system may include a merchant token such as a card (12, fig. 6) which is used to establish a secure communications channel with the POS client to the POS server. The merchant token preferably comprises a card having a display and a secure keyboard for receiving and encrypting a pin (fig. 9). The card reading device is preferably capable of receiving both the merchant token and a user card at the same time. A merchant token, a reader device, and a method of conducting a transaction using a payment system are also claimed.
Patent GB-2511755-A (GB)
Title: Event Detection
Inventor: WILLIAMS MATTHEW
IPC: G06F21/55
Filed: 2013-03-11
Abstract: Measures for detecting 210 unusual communication session events in a telecommunications network 200. A Markov model for events occurring in communication sessions conducted in the network is maintained. The maintaining includes assigning a probability of occurrence metric to a plurality of event sequences in the conducted communication sessions. In response to a given sequence of communication session events being assigned a probability of occurrence metric which exceeds a predetermined threshold, an unusual communication session event alert in association with the given sequence is triggered. The Markov model may be a first-order, or higher than first-order, Markov chain. More than one Markov chain may be used, such as for different time periods of the day or different groups of subscribers, and the chain(s) may also be adaptive, such that a 90% weighting factor may be applied every half-day to give a half-life to abnormal events. The main embodiment is to allow service providers to detect errors or unusual/abnormal behavior in large amounts of call/session logs/trails by flagging abnormal sequences compared to typical/normal behavior.
Patent GB-2520046-A (GB)
Title: Anatomical support facilitating medical imaging of the hip, leg and knee
Inventor: PATNAIK SARTHAK
IPC: A61G13/12
Filed: 2013-11-07
Abstract: An anatomical support for facilitating medical imaging of a patients leg comprising a pelvis support panel 1, a thigh support 3 panel pivotally attached to the pelvis support panel by hinges 2 and a calf support panel 5 pivotally attached to the thigh support panel 3 at an opposite edge to the pelvis support panel 1 wherein restraints 11 are provided on the thigh and pelvis support panels, locking means 12 are provided to lock the calf support panel 5 in different positions including one wherein it is in a parallel, offset position relative to the pelvis support panel 1 and wherein the panels are made of radiolucent material. The panels may be made of acrylic plastic sheets and the thigh support panel 3 may have an opening 8 to allow a straight leg to pass through. The panels may have apertures 9 which provide an anchorage arrangement for restraints in the form of straps 11.
Patent GB-2508095-A (GB)
Title: Continuous seismic data acquisition
Inventor: SALLAS JOHN
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2013-11-13
Abstract: Method for generating an excitation signal for a first vibratory seismic source so that the first vibratory seismic source is driven with no listening time. The method includes a step of determining 2200 a first target spectrum for the first vibratory seismic source; a step of setting 2202 a first group of constraints for the first vibratory seismic source; and a step 2204 of generating a first excitation signal for the first vibratory seismic source based on the first group of constraints and the first target spectrum. The first seismic traces recorded with plural receivers are identified when the first vibratory seismic source is driven with no listening time, based on the first excitation signal. The step of generating may comprise generating a pseudorandom sequence in the time-frequency domain and applying a fast Fourier transform to it. The constraint may be displacement, velocity, acceleration, current or voltage associated with the first vibratory source.
Patent GB-2510697-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle safety system
Inventor: CHINNASWAMY GOPAL KRISHNAN
IPC: B60N3/06
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: A vehicle safety system 20 comprises a support plate 22 arranged in the area of a floor 12 and bounding a foot space 24. The support plate 22 is movable by an actuator from the stowed position into the protective position in the event of an accident of the vehicle, in which a support surface 28 of the support plate 22 extends diagonally in relation to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (Fig. 3). An energy absorption element (32, Fig. 3) supports the support plate 22 in the protective position and absorbs energy as a result of a movement of the support plate 22 due to an accident of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2522419-A (GB)
Title: Lighting unit
Inventor: MAEERS CHARLES JUSTIN
IPC: F21V31/00
Filed: 2014-01-22
Abstract: A lighting unit includes a first part 3 having a mounting structure 5 for insertion into an aperture in a partition, such as a ceiling or wall, and a second part 9 including at least one solid state lighting device 15 and a heat sink 17. The heat sink is mounted in thermal contact with the solid state lighting device 15 so that heat generated by the solid state lighting device is transferred to the heat sink by conduction. The second part 9 is pivotable with respect to the first part 3 and a seal 21 is provided to seal the first part 3 to the second part 9. The seal 21 may deform to accommodate pivoting movement of the second part 9 with respect to the first part 3.
Patent GB-2508536-A (GB)
Title: Roller assembly
Inventor: HOOPER ALAN GREGORY
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2012-05-22
Abstract: A roller assembly for a turret, a turret bearing system for a turret, and a method of manufacture of a roller assembly for a turret. The roller assembly comprises a first and a second roller; an axle on which the first and the second rollers are rotatably mounted; and a biasing mechanism located between the first and the second rollers and supporting the axle.
Patent GB-2515854-A (GB)
Title: Transmitter and receiver and methods of transmitting and receiving
Inventor: ATUNGSIRI SAMUEL ASANGBENG
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2014-02-26
Abstract: A frame structure for an orthogonal frequency division multiplexed (OFDM) system (e.g. DVB) comprises preamble and payload symbols, with the preamble symbols including overhead signalling. To achieve frame detection/synchronisation, a signature sequence 1302, 1303 is added to each of the sub-carriers of the preamble symbols 1301. The two signals may be power scaled 1002, 1006 to ensure their combination maintains constant power. The signature sequence may be selected from a set of sequences with the selection providing a message, for example, an early warning signal (EWS). A guard interval (GI) is formed from a part of the signature sequence and prefixed to the preamble so that a receiver can detect the EWS from the guard interval. Combining another part (the remainder) of the signature sequence with the preamble increases the channel impulse response that can be estimated. The guard interval may be made up solely from the signature sequence 1403, 1404 so as to increase the likelihood of signature sequence detection. A post-fix to the preamble may also be formed from the signature sequence.
Patent GB-2517535-A (GB)
Title: Method for beacon setup in a retail environment
Inventor: GRAUBE NICOLAS
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2014-04-04
Abstract: A method associated with a system including a plurality of transponders 106a,106b, a server 104 and a listening device 102 configured to communicate with the transponders and the server. The method comprises the listening device: sensing a respective plurality of signals from the transponders; determining a threshold level of proximity between the listening device and at least one of the transponders based on unambiguously sensing the signal of the at least transponder; assigning a unique identity (ID) to the least one transponder based on the determination. Assigning the unique ID could be carried out using a map, or with reference to, among other things, an aisle number, shelf 108 number or product name. Assigning the unique ID could also be achieved by reading a barcode of a product. An independent claim is also included for a method of operating a server to receive and process information from the listening device so as to classify a product to a group. The method could find application in a retail environment.
Patent GB-2525925-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for supporting formwork walls
Inventor: TOWNEND PETER
IPC: E04G19/00
Filed: 2014-05-09
Abstract: A method of building a structure comprises a stack of at least first, second and third layers of wall cassettes to form a wall, each said wall cassette comprising a pair of opposing, substainially parallel wallsÂ panelsÂ 1 which include a void 13 therebetween. The wall panels are connected together in spaced apart relation by means of cross ties 2, that extends across said void. A wall panel is omitted or removed from a wall casette of said second layer to leave an opening therein, with a support bracket 5 inserted to connect across saidÂ  opening between parellel cross tiesÂ provided respectively on a wall cassette of said first layer and on a remaining wall panel of said second layer.
Patent GB-2528440-A (GB)
Title: Picture hanging aid
Inventor: CARTER NICHOLAS STEPHEN
IPC: A47G1/24
Filed: 2014-07-19
Abstract: A device to aid alignment when hanging a number of pictures on a wall. The device comprises a generally triangular plate with notches 2 and cord-receiving channels 3. In use, the picture hanging cord (not shown) is placed in the channels 3 and is engaged by gripping means 4 within the channels 3. The plate is attached to hooks or nails (6, figures 10-12) in the wall and the cord is pulled upwardly through the channels to raise the picture relative to the plate. The gripping means 4 are directional, allowing the cord to be pulled upwardly through the channels but preventing it slipping back down. The loop of cord (5, figure 7) formed by pulling the cord through the channels is positioned into two cord pinching notches 2 to assist in securing the cord. The plate includes a number of picture hook or nail engaging apertures or notches. The plate allows a picture to be raised once hung on nails or picture hooks, and allows the picture to be levelled if the nails or picture hooks are not horizontally aligned.
Patent GB-2530061-A (GB)
Title: A gas fire
Inventor: CHARMER ROBERT A
IPC: F24C15/32
Filed: 2014-09-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a gas fire comprising a burner and including a heating zone, the burner is adapted to draw combustion air from an aeration box with and inlet in fluid communicating with a heating conduit which extends from the box inlet through the heating zone to a conduit inlet. The fire is arranged such that, in use, a flammable gas burned in the burner heats the heating zone and air from adjacent the fire, at substantially ambient temperature, is drawn into the heating conduit, is heated as it passes through the heating zone and flows to the aeration box for use as combustion air in the burner. Preferably the inlet is arranged below the burner and arranged at or adjacent to the front face of the housing.
Patent GB-2515950-A (GB)
Title: Golf Practice Mat
Inventor: HOLLAND ALLEN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2013-04-25
Abstract: A golf mat includes a frame having a central channel between left and right side shoulders. A hitting pad, such as an artificial turf pad, is slidable within or on the central channel. At least one elastic element, such as a rubber cord, extends laterally across the channel, and with the elastic element attached directly or indirectly to the artificial turf pad. Impact of the golf club head on the pad causes the pad to slide forward, absorbing impact forces and providing a feel to the golfer closer to hitting off of real grass. The elastic element decelerates the pad, and returns to the pad to its original position after the impact. The elastic element may be an elastic cord having plugged or knotted ends secured between inner and outer walls of the side shoulders of the frame.