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Patent GB-2411036-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with selection feature
Inventor: MASTROPIETRO MICHAEL W
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for allowing additional selections of predefined objects during a wagering game is disclosed. In one embodiment at the onset of the game, a fixed number of selections and selectable objects 32 is defined by the game and is presented to the player. Each selectable object 32 has identifiable similarities or identical characteristics with at least one other object creating the potential of selecting matched sets. If a matched set 38 is selected within the predetermined allowed number of selections 40, the matched set 38 is removed from the selected group of objects. A number identical to the number of objects in the matched set is added to the available selections count 40. This method gives more control to the player and provides another element to the wagering game by adding the possibility of additional selections to the possibility of other awards.
Patent GB-2423003-A (GB)
Title: A hay net with fixing means
Inventor: NEVE GILLIAN ANN
IPC: A01K5/00
Filed: 2005-02-14
Abstract: A hay net 5 is fitted with a number of D-shaped rings 7. The rings are attached at roughly even distances down the length of the net. A metal clip 6 is fitted to the free end of a tie string 4. In use, the net is filled and the tie string used to close the neck forming a bag. The free end of the string is then fed through a fixed supporting ring 3 and the net raised to the optimum height for the horse. The clip on the free end of the string is then attached to the most appropriate of the D-rings to effectively secure the net at the required height.
Patent GB-2408686-A (GB)
Title: Edible films having distinct regions
Inventor: GARDNER LARRY
IPC: A61K6/00
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: The present invention is related to an edible film having distinct regions, wherein at least one region has a composition that is different from at least on other region.
Patent GB-2425233-A (GB)
Title: Accelerating a network search in a mobile communication device
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: H04W48/18
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: A dual-mode mobile communication device 300 is able to perform an accelerated search for a network operating with a first radio access technology RAT 1, preferably WCDMA. The mobile device 300 scans a network operating with a second radio access technology RAT 2, preferably GSM, and detects a signal providing data relating to a timebase of RAT 2. The mobile device 300 then synchronises its crystal oscillator 330 with the derived timebase and scans a network operating with RAT 1 using the derived timebase of RAT 2. A second crystal oscillator (430, fig.4) may also be provided to synchronise with a detected timebase of RAT 1. Since the search for a GSM channel is much quicker than a search for a WCDMA channel and the difference between the GSM network clock and WCDMA network clock is within the equaliser acceptance window of the WCDMA system, an accelerated search for a WCDMA network is provided.
Patent GB-2426714-A (GB)
Title: Golf bag assembly
Inventor: ASBURY NEIL
IPC: A63B55/20
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A golf bag assembly comprises a conventional golf bag 10, which is mounted at its lower end to a device 13 for storing and dispensing golf balls. A further device 25 for cleaning the heads of golf clubs is mounted below the device 13. The devices 13, 25 are modular so that the golfer can choose how they are positioned in relation to each other or other such devices mounted end-to-end with the golf bag 10. The devices are disposed at the lower end of the golf bag and do not significantly increase the bulk of the assembly, compared with a conventional bag.
Patent GB-2431836-A (GB)
Title: Decoding low-density parity-check codes using subsets of bit node messages and check node messages
Inventor: LESTABLE THIERRY
IPC: H03M13/11
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: Decoding low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes using an iterative decoding structure where for each iteration (referring to Fig. 3b), a plurality of bit nodes and a plurality of check nodes are updated <B>302</B>. For each bit node, a set of check node messages are used for updating that bit node and for each check node <B>306</B> a set of bit node messages are used for updating that check node <B>306</B>. In each check node update <B>302</B>, selecting a first subset of bit node messages from the set of bit node messages used for updating each check node <B>306</B> and selecting a first algorithm for use in updating a first subset of check node messages corresponding to the first subset of bit node messages. Identifying a second subset of bit node messages, excluding the first subset of bit node messages, used for updating the check node <B>306</B>, and selecting a second algorithm for use in updating a second subset of check node messages corresponding to the second subset of bit node messages. The first subset of bit node messages may include a set of most contributing bit-node messages, or the smallest bit node messages, or least reliable bit node messages. A more computationally-demanding algorithm may be used in association with the most contributing bit nodes in the check node update process. The remaining bit nodes and their messages may be updated using a less computationally-demanding algorithm.
Patent GB-2422642-A (GB)
Title: Electric hydraulic actuator
Inventor: WILLIAMS MICHAEL R
IPC: B60T11/16
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing defining a chamber therein and defining an inlet port and an outlet port and a movable pressure barrier, disposed in the chamber, separating the chamber into first and second portions, the inlet port and the outlet port being in fluid communication with the first portion of the chamber. The apparatus further includes a drive spring disposed in the second portion of the chamber for urging the movable pressure barrier in a pumping direction when in a compressed state, an electric actuator with a linear motor for compressing the drive spring, and a return spring disposed in the first portion of the chamber for urging the movable pressure barrier in a recharging direction when the drive spring is in an uncompressed state.
Patent GB-2426657-A (GB)
Title: Colour space conversion
Inventor: WALI SIDHARTH
IPC: H04N1/60
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: Image data is converted from a first color space to a second color space. An image acquisition device acquires first color space image data of a pixel of an image. It is then determined if the first color space image data of the pixel and second color space image data of the pixel are referenced or stored, in a data structure or memory. The second color space image data of the pixel is selected for sending to an output device if the first color space image data and the second color space image data of the pixel are referenced in the data structure. If the first and second color space image data of the pixel are not referenced, then the first color space image data of the pixel is transformed into the second color space image data of the pixel. The data structure can be a hash table. Also, the first color space can be RGB and the second color space can be CYMK.
Patent GB-2438431-A (GB)
Title: Measuring the free field thrust of a gas turbine in an enclosed test facility
Inventor: PARFITT ROBERT NEIL
IPC: F02K3/00
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: A method for determining the free field thrust of a gas turbine engine using a wind tunnel comprises attaching the engine to movable support means on a thrust cradle (or test rig), operating the gas turbine at a selected engine operating point, measuring the thrust applied by the engine to the thrust cradle via thrust measurement means, calculating the intake momentum drag, calculating the thrust cradle drag force generated by airflow past said movable support means of the thrust cradle, calculating the base drag generated due to accelerating nozzle ejector airflow, calculating pre-stream tube force related to turning of stream lines, calculating pre-stream tube force related to bell mouth pull-off force, determining forces due to forward anemometer plane and nozzle static pressures and a nozzle exit buoyancy force, and summing the forces according to their respective positive and negative values to determine the free field thrust of the engine at said selected operating point.
Patent GB-2430037-A (GB)
Title: A leak detector comprising a self-heated thermistor control circuit
Inventor: KENT RICHARD
IPC: G01N25/00
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A system for detecting leaks includes a sensing circuit (10) including a first thermistor device (12a) adapted to detected a leak upon contact with a liquid, and a second thermistor device (12b) functioning as a reference device. The first and second thermistor devices (12a, 12b) are driven with a current such that both thermistor devices operate in a self-heated mode at a temperature above an ambient temperature. A control system controls a drive circuit for maintaining a constant application of power through both thermistor devices in response to a voltage monitored at a reference point in the sensing circuit including the reference thermistor device. The voltage at the reference point in a portion of the sensing circuit including the first thermistor device, is additionally monitored and compared with the voltage at the reference point on the sensing circuit (10) including the second thermistor device. A leak condition is determined on the basis of a comparison result of the ambient temperature.
Patent GB-2440795-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable road sign
Inventor: THOMAS JAMES ROELOF
IPC: G08G1/0955
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: The road sign, particularly for use on road works and the like, comprises a stand 2, a sign plate 4, a bracket 5 to support the sign plate on the stand so that the sign plate can rotate from a first to a second position relative to the stand, and a motor 9 for rotating the sign plate. The motor is preferably operated by remote control and powered by a battery 11 or solar powered. The sign plate may be designed to rotate by 90 degrees or 100 degrees between the first and second positions.
Patent GB-2442516-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus & Method For Selectively Controlling Fluid Flow
Inventor: SHOTTER PAUL R
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2006-08-19
Abstract: A valve apparatus (10) comprises a body member (11) having a throughbore (13) formed therein and also comprises at least one bypass port (42) formed in the body member (11) and a rotatable member (100) arranged for insertion and rotation within the throughbore (13) of the body member (11). The rotatable member (100) in the throughbore (13) creates first and second annular portions (110, 120). The apparatus (10) further comprises a moveable member (80), wherein the moveable member (80) is moveable between a first configuration which defines a first fluid flow path between the first and second annular portions (110, 120) and a second configuration which defines a second fluid flow path between the first annular portion (110) and the at least one bypass port (42). The invention is particularly suited for selectively controlling fluid flow through and around a progressive cavity pump.
Patent GB-2430117-A (GB)
Title: A wireless coverage displaying technique
Inventor: PURDY GLEN L JR
IPC: H04W24/08
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: A wireless coverage mapping technique is arranged to display the signalling location for each measured signal as well as the measured signal strength. In one embodiment, the resulting map contains a coloured circle at the point where be signal measurement is taken and a line connecting the circle to the signalling location in communication with the location of the measurement at the time the measurement is taken. If desired, the colour of the line can reflect the connectively metric while the style of the line can convey other information about the measurement or the measurement type. Also, if desired, the direction of movement of a mobile detector (for example, a cellular phone) can be displayed. The map can be used, for example, to determine neighbour lists such that by observation the administrator can match the neighbour list for a particular connection against the transmitter actually selected for that transmission. In this manner, neighbour lists can be updated to reflect the actual usage patterns as shown by the mapping technique disclosed herein.
Patent GB-2431563-A (GB)
Title: A wetsuit with interchangeable pads
Inventor: CONOLLY BRIAN
IPC: A41D13/015
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: A hiking system for sailors comprises a wetsuit with pockets mounted on the inside of the wetsuit on the back of the leg, behind the wearers's thigh, the pockets hold one or more interchangeable pads which vary in thickness and flexibility. The system allows the wearer to use the pads suitable for their requirements e.g. the weather. The pads may be made from fibreglass battens (12, Fig 2) attached to neoprene or EVA foam (11, Fig 2), allowing the pad to be stiff in the vertical direction yet flexible in the horizontal direction, and mould around the leg of the user. The pads may also be made from EVA foam. The pads may be detachably secured inside the pocket via Velcro (RTM) 20 and when more than one pad is inserted into a pocket, the pads may be secured to each other by Velcro (RTM) (fig 4). The pockets may be made from a durable and abrasive resistant material to reduce wear. Preferably the pockets cover the seat area of the wet suit, and have drain holes (22, Fig 7) to avoid the collection of water in the pockets. The pads may be housed in waterproof material or coated with a waterproof solution.
Patent GB-2447083-A (GB)
Title: Bra strap fastener
Inventor: COOLE NIGEL
IPC: A41F1/00
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A fastener 1 comprises at least two fastener halves 3A, 3B each of which comprises a main body 7A, 7B and a finger 9A, 9B depending therefrom. Each finger 9A, 9B is spaced apart from the main body 7A, 7B thus defining a recess 13A, 13B between the body 7A, 7B and the finger 9A, 9B. The recess 13A, 13B receives, in use, the finger 9B, 9A of the other fastener half 3A, 3B to fasten the fastener halves 3A, 3B together. At least one of the recess 13A, 13B of one fastener half 3A, 3B and the finger 9A, 9B of the other fastener half 3A, 3B comprises a concave mating formation arranged to engage in use with a convex mating formation 15A, 15B provided on the finger 9A, 9B of the other fastener half 3A, 3B or on the recess 13A, 13B of the one fastener half 3A, 3B respectively. The formations are arranged to resist, when so engaged and under tension in use, the fastener halves 3A, 3B unfastening in a direction away from the longitudinal axes of the fastener halves 3A, 3B. The fastener is preferably used to fasten bra straps.
Patent GB-2447975-A (GB)
Title: Flue liner having thermal energy recovery apparatus
Inventor: ALLEN NICHOLAS RALPH
IPC: F23J13/02
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A twin walled flue liner for use in non-industrial chimneys. The flue liner 1 comprises an inner wall 3 and an outer wall 5, with a thermal energy recovery apparatus 6 located between the walls. An insulating layer 4 may at least partly surround the thermal energy recovery apparatus. The thermal energy recovery apparatus may be a heat exchanger that is integral with one or both of the walls of the liner and can be connected to a domestic heating system. Preferably, the heat exchanger is one of a coil, a mesh or a fins arrangement. The thermal energy recovery apparatus may comprise inlet and outlet ports 6a, 6b extending through the outer wall for passage of a heat transfer fluid such as water. Preferably, the liner is interchangeable with a standard liner and several liners may be connected together. The invention may form part of a cooling system, by pumping a fluid at different temperatures into different liners so as to create or increase the airflow up a chimney to cool a dwelling.
Patent GB-2438522-A (GB)
Title: A hydrostatic mechanical seal with local pressurization of seal interface
Inventor: HOOPER MICHAEL E
IPC: F16J15/34
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: A hydrostatic mechanical seal assembly 10 includes a locally deployed pump 60 for pressurizing a lubricant fluid between the opposing faces 22, 32 of a mating ring 20 and a sealing ring 30. In one exemplary embodiment, such pressurization may be achieved via a device, e.g. screw pump 60, that converts the rotational motion of a drive shaft 120 into fluid pressure. The locally deployed pump 60 is intended to advantageously provide a stable positive pressure on the sealing interface between the mating and sealing rings 20, 30, which may provide improved sealing characteristics, especially in demanding downhole environments.
Patent GB-2450130-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Performing Verification of the Design of a Data Processing System using Alternative Hardware Components
Inventor: NIGHTINGALE ANDREW MARK
IPC: G06F11/26
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a system under test (SOT) representing the logic or circuit design of the data processing system, the SOT including a component model representing at least one hardware component. The apparatus also has an alternative model for representing the same hardware component for selected verification tests, and a verification interface module that, on switch criteria specified by the alternative model, swaps in the alternative model in place of the component model. Thus, the alternative model takes the place of the component model during selected verification tests, such as for corner cases. The alternative model is capable of snooping on the component model and recording its interactions with other parts of the system. Thus, when it has been swapped into the system, it can use this recorded data to respond in the correct way.
Patent GB-2451671-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle mounted pedestrian detection system
Inventor: KERRIGAN IAN
IPC: B60Q1/52
Filed: 2007-08-08
Abstract: The system comprises a sensor attached to a vehicle which in use detects personnel, wearing a transmitter, within a given range. The system may inform the operator of the vehicle of an impending collision via an audible alarm or flashing light. Alternatively it may automatically stop the vehicle. The system may use an FM radio frequency, and each personnel transmitter may be uniquely identified by a code. The system may be combined with a fire alarm system to warn of occupants within a given area once a fire alarm has been raised.
Patent GB-2443309-A (GB)
Title: An audience response system
Inventor: BEAMISH DARIN
IPC: G09B7/073
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling portable units in an audience response system (as used in a educational environment, ie teaching) when the audience response system is used for retrieving responses to (eg paper-based) questions. Some embodiments of the present invention comprise controlling the portable units to be capable of only displaying question indicia and user interface settings associated with assigned questions from paper-based documents, thereby excluding the display of other question indicia associated with non-assigned questions. A user can select a subset of questions from a master set of questions for display on a portable unit.
Patent GB-2456351-A (GB)
Title: Hub motor with individually controlled stator coils provides safe braking
Inventor: BOUGHTWOOD MARTIN
IPC: B60K7/00
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: An electric vehicle having a hub motor in each wheel is disclosed. The motor of each wheel includes coils sets (44, 46, 48, fig.7) arranged to produce a magnetic field of the motor. The motor also includes a plurality of magnets (242, fig.3; fig.9). Each set of coils (44, 46, 48, fig.7) comprises a plurality of individually energised coils. Each individually energised coil may comprise more than one winding (74A, 74B, 74C, fig.8; fig.9). The motor also includes a plurality of control devices (80, fig.10), each device housed within the casing of the motor (80, fig.3) and connected to a respective individually energised coil. A common power connection links the control devices and a power source. Each wheel motor can provide regenerative braking. In braking mode, the control devices (80, fig.11) are arranged to switch their respective coils using pulse width modulation so that the current profile delivered by each control device (80) to the common power connection is offset in relation to that from other control devices. Full braking torque may thus be provided whilst avoiding current peaks on the common power connection. The redundancy in the design of the motor allows it to continue to provide both drive and braking torque even if some of the switching circuits fail. A dump resistor may also be incorporated and may be distributed around the wheel. DC plug braking may be used at very low speeds. A separate mechanical braking arrangement may not be needed.
Patent GB-2457705-A (GB)
Title: Signal processing means and a method of signal processing
Inventor: DARLINGTON PAUL
IPC: G10K11/175
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: Signal processing means having at least one filter comprising one or more parameters controllable to transform the respective filter from a first state into a second state. The signal processing means further comprises control means operable to provide a series of adjustments to the filter parameters which determine a transformation of the filter from the first state into the second state such that the transformation is at least substantially indiscernible to human perception. The signal processing means may be used, for example, to alter a sound signal generated by a sound masking system used to mask undesirable sound signals.
Patent GB-2457314-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for the manufacture of nanoparticles
Inventor: WELLER HORST
IPC: B01J13/00
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: An apparatus for the manufacture of nanoparticles, such as core/shell semiconductor nanoparticles (quantum dots) which comprises a solvent preparation module and a particle synthesis module where the particle synthesis module comprises three sequential, independently heated chambers which may be a precursor solution preheating chamber fed by the solvent preparation module, a nucleation chamber and a particle growth chamber. There may be further heated chambers to form shell layers on the core particle formed in the above apparatus. There may be particle sampling and particle characterisation devices such as absorption emission spectrometry, x-ray crystallography, light scattering and NMR spectrometry. The apparatus allows for the nucleation and growth of nanoparticles at independent temperatures. The independent temperatures allow for the growth of nanoparticles in a controlled environment avoiding spontaneous nucleation and allowing particle sizes to be controlled and facilitating the manufacture of particles of a substantially uniform size. Furthermore the apparatus allows for the manufacture of core-shell nanoparticles and core-shell-shell nanoparticles. Also disclosed is a method of manufacture of nanoparticles.
Patent GB-2447573-A (GB)
Title: A technique for increasing adhesion of metallization layers by providing dummy vias
Inventor: RICHTER RALF
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: By providing dummy vias (213B, 313B) below electrically non-functional metal regions (212B, 312B), the risk for metal delamination in subsequent processes may be significantly reduced. Moreover, in some embodiments, the mechanical strength of the resulting metallization layers (330) may be even more enhanced by providing dummy metal regions (303B), which may act as anchors for an overlying non-functional metal region (312B). In addition, dummy vias (213B, 313B) may also be provided in combination with electrically functional metal lines (212A, 212C, 212D, 312A) and regions (220A, 320A), thereby also enhancing the mechanical stability and the electrical performance thereof.