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Patent GB-2394099-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for interrupt handling in computer systems that support concurrent execution of multiple threads
Inventor: BOBHOLZ SCOTT
IPC: G06F9/00
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanism for handling interrupts on a processor that supports multiple-threads concurrently. The processor's resources are allocated to provide multiple logical processors. In response to a common interrupt, the logical processors vie for access to a shared register. The first logical processor to access the shared register handles the common interrupt. The remaining logical processors return from the interrupt.
Patent GB-2396427-A (GB)
Title: Eddy-current sensor arrays
Inventor: GOLDFINE NEIL J
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 2000-09-20
Abstract: Inductive sensors measure the near surface properties of conducting magnetic material. A sensor has primary windings with parallel extended winding segments which impose a spatially periodic magnetic field in a test material. The extended portions may be formed by adjacent portions of individual drive coils. Sensing elements provided every other half period may be connected together in series while the sensing elements in adjacent half periods are spatially offset. Certain sensors include circular segments which create a circularly symmetric magnetic field that is periodic in the radial direction. Such sensors are particularly adapted to surround fasteners to detect cracks and can be mounted beneath a fastener head. In another sensor, sensing windings are offset along the length of parallel winding segments to provide measurements over different locations when the circuit is scanned over the test material. An image of the material properties can be provided as the sensor is scanned across the material.
Patent GB-2412346-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for opening and closing a window
Inventor: BANNISTER IAN
IPC: B25J1/04
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for opening and closing a window (4): ```the window (4) comprising a fixed frame part (6), an opening frame part (8), glazing (10) in at least the opening frame part (8), a handle (14) for use in opening and closing the opening frame part (8), and a lock (16) which is in the handle (14) and which needs to be depressed in order to permit rotation of the handle (14) between an open position and a closed position; and ```the apparatus (2) comprising a first formation (20) for engaging the handle (14) such that the handle (14) is able to be rotated between the open and closed positions, a second formation (22) for engaging the lock (16) and/or a key in the lock (16) such that the lock (16) is able to be depressed, and handle means (24) which is constructed to be of a length appropriate for a user of the apparatus (2) to open and close the window (4) from inside a building (26) containing the window (4), and the apparatus (2) being such that the second formation (22) enables the lock (16) to be depressed whilst the first formation (20) rotates the handle (14). The second formation (22) preferably includes a pointed portion (32) for pushing on the lock, and a recessed portion comprising at least one slot (34) for receiving the key.
Patent GB-2412616-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable condiment / pepper grinder
Inventor: NG HONG WO
IPC: A47J42/06
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A pepper grinder 10 has a body 100 for containing pepper seeds, and a pepper grinding mechanism 300 provided at a lower open end 120 of the body 100 through which pepper ground by the mechanism 300 may be dispensed. The grinding mechanism 300 has a female grinder 370 and a male grinder 380, each frusto-conical in shape and rotatable in the female grinder 370 for grinding pepper in an annular gap therebetween, The pepper grinder 10 includes a base 400 attached to the lower body end 120 for standing the body 100 on a surface. The base 400 engages with the female grinder 370 and is turnable to adjust the latter's axial position relative to the male grinder 380 and hence the width of the gap and in turn the pepper grinding size. The base 400 has a peripheral wall 411 that is exposed to and accessible from all lateral sides for gripping so that the base 400 can conveniently be turned.
Patent GB-2413618-A (GB)
Title: Gas control valve assembly
Inventor: CHEN WEN CHOU
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A gas control valve assembly <B>10</B> includes a valve seat <B>1</B>, the valve seat <B>1</B> having a gas inlet <B>12,</B> first and second gas outlets <B>13</B> and <B>14</B>, a gas passageway <B>11</B> in communication between the gas inlet <B>12</B> and the gas outlets <B>13</B> and <B>14</B>, and three mounting holes <B>15 17</B> in communication with the gas passageway <B>11</B>, a first electromagnetic valve <B>3</B> mounted in the first mounting hole <B>15</B> and adapted to control the flowing of fuel gas from the gas passageway <B>11</B> to the second mounting hole <B>16</B> and the first gas outlet <B>13</B>, a second electromagnetic valve <B>5</B> mounted in the second mounting hole <B>16</B> and adapted to control the flowing of fuel gas from the gas passageway <B>11</B> to the second gas outlet <B>14</B>, and a third electromagnetic valve <B>7</B> mounted in the third mounting hole <B>17</B> and adapted to control the flowing of fuel gas to the second gas outlet <B>14</B> independently or with the second electromagnetic valve <B>5</B>.
Patent GB-2415043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in vehicle progress indication
Inventor: WAITE SEAMUS
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A vehicle is provided with a conventional brake pedal 1, by means of which a brake pedal switch 2 causes a brake light 5 to be illuminated. A vehicle speed sensor 3 provides a signal that is used by a speed comparator 10 to determine whether the vehicle is travelling at less than a predetermined speed; if so, either a brake light control 4 is actuated to cause the brake light to illuminate irrespective of the application of the brake pedal, or a relay 11 causes an independent warning light 12 to illuminate. Thus positive indication is visibly given that a vehicle is stopped or moving very slowly.
Patent GB-2419821-A (GB)
Title: Combined inhaler and applicator
Inventor: BARTINGALE PETER
IPC: A61M11/02
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: A combined inhaler and applicator comprising a bottle 3 with a nasal inhaler at one end and a dropper applicator 7 at the other end. Preferably the applicator provides an alternative method of direct application. The applicator may alternatively be in the form of a roller ball, wick, stick or spray. The combined device may comprise a moulded container 2 housing a bottle 3, a wick 5 impregnated with fragrance or medication, a top cap 1 covering the inhaler and a base cap 4 covering the applicator.
Patent GB-2414563-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing high extinction ratio data modulation format
Inventor: OBERLAND RICHARD
IPC: H04B10/50
Filed: 2005-01-10
Abstract: The present invention provides both a method and an apparatus for optically encoding data. Light from a coherent source is split into two separate light signals, and each of these light signals is modulated with the data such that the data levels output correspond to the points of maximum optical power. One of the modulated light signals is phase biased to be in phase or in anti-phase with the other modulated light signal and the two light signals are then combined to form a combined optical output. The present invention enables the resulting combined optical output to be a data format with a high extinction ratio compared with conventional optical data formats. It can be used to produce a wide variety of optical data modulation formats.
Patent GB-2416658-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeder accessory
Inventor: NOCK ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A supplementary bird food storage apparatus; for use with known tubular bird feeders; the apparatus comprising a storage vessel 12, for storing bird food, having at least a first tapered portion 14; means of connecting and holding in place the first tapered portion within the main body top portion B of said tubular bird feeder such that substantially prevents egress of bird food at the connection means.
Patent GB-2423703-A (GB)
Title: Wine rack in the form of a track
IPC: A47B73/00
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A wine track includes a pair of rails 2 which run parallel to each other with crossing beams/sleepers 1 fixed at right angles to the rails at set distances apart depending on size of the bottles or cylinders which are to be held in place. The wine track is designed to be laid on a flat surface and the bottles or cylinders lie on their sides and are supported by the sleepers on each side.
Patent GB-2423968-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle pedal lock
Inventor: TOOTH DAVID JOHN
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: A vehicle pedal lock which is usually fitted to a single control pedal, normally the clutch pedal, to prevent that pedal from being depressed has a base unit 4 and a top cap 1. The top cap 1 has two locating studs 2 screwed into it which are slidable within two matching guide holes 9 provided in the base unit. The studs 2 have a threaded surface over their entire length. A locking mechanism 5 in the base unit interacts with the threaded surface of the studs to lock the top cap and the base together above and below the pedal. The height of the base unit is sufficient to prevent depression of the pedal and may be adjustable (11, fig 2) to suit all vehicles. A slot 3 may be provided in the upper surface of the base to accommodate the pedal stem to prevent twisting.
Patent GB-2426115-A (GB)
Title: Endoscopic simulation system.
Inventor: WALLAKER DANIEL MARK
IPC: G01D5/32
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: An endoscopic simulation system comprises a dummy endoscope 2 having a collar 30 which in a real endoscope would be connected to a mechanism for adjusting the stiffness of an insertion tube of an endoscope. A position sensor (Fig. 4) is provided for sensing the position of the collar and a controller converts the sensed position into a value representing the simulated stiffness of the insertion tube for use by the simulation system. The collar is preferably connected to a component (32, Fig. 3) within the collar which converts rotary movement of the collar to linear movement.
Patent GB-2428611-A (GB)
Title: Twist drill
Inventor: GOULBOURNE DAVID
IPC: B23B51/02
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: A twist drill comprises a shank, and a cutting tip 51 having a cutting edge, where an inner cutting portion of the cutting edge forms a point angle A in the range 110{ to 160{, and where a radially outer part 59, 61 of the cutting edge includes an outer cutting portion inclined in the opposite axial direction to the inner cutting portion. Preferably the width of the outer cutting portions D as measured at the cutting edge is in the range of 5% to 30% of the diameter of the drill. The outer cutting portions may form an angle B with respect to a plane normal to an axis of rotation of the drill in the range of >2{ to <10{. The twist drill may be used for metal working and is directed towards producing bores having a reduced exit burr height.
Patent GB-2421152-A (GB)
Title: Channel measurement technique for a radio communication terminal
Inventor: FALAKI HAMID REZA
IPC: H04J1/00
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: In a dual mode mobile telephone (130), both the Universal Mobile Telecommunications Standard (UMTS) and the Global System of Mobile Communications (GSM) standard are supported. In order to reduce the amount of power consumed during channel measurement in such a mobile telephone (130), the amount of interference on a measured signal can be reduced. According to the method, the level of the GSM signal is measured whilst the UMTS transmitter is operating in a compressed mode and at a predetermined time before the normal mode is resumed. Additionally, the order in which the signals are measured may be important and accordingly the order in which the GSM signals are to be measured is determined, based on the amount of interference the GSM signals cause with respect to the UMTS signal. In particular, the measurement of the signal causing most interference is the last to be made before the UMTS transmitter resumes the normal mode (307).
Patent GB-2418715-A (GB)
Title: Lubrication fastener for shearing tool
Inventor: NELSON LINN E
IPC: F16C33/10
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A lubrication fastener includes a lubrication cell or reservoir (40) adapted to contain a lubricant and a lubrication refilling well portion (50) for temporarily storing the lubricant prior to the lubricant being contained in the lubrication cell (40) . The fastener is used to pivotally connect two blades of a shearing tool. At least two lubrication dispensing channels (42) are provided for dispensing the lubricant to at least one of the blades.
Patent GB-2423425-A (GB)
Title: A low-noise digital audio driver with a PMOS pull-down transistor
Inventor: WELSER JOSEPH JASON
IPC: H03K19/003
Filed: 2006-01-03
Abstract: In a serial digital audio output driver, transmission of switching noise to analogue circuits via the substrate is reduced by using PMOS pull-up and pull-down transistors in a common n-well. All output switching devices 209,202a,202b,210 are isolated from the substrate. Gate drive for the pull-down PMOS transistor 202a is provided by a charge pump. The charge pump may be driven by a clock SCLK, with separate pull-down circuits 202a,202b active in alternate clock phases. The driver may be used in an analogue-to-digital convener (ADC) or in a codec. The technique allows ADC sampling to be performed during output switching and is especially useful when the ADC or codec operates in a slave mode. In slave mode the circuit operates in response to a received high frequency serial clock.
Patent GB-2427488-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for network visualization and plan review
Inventor: NAJMI ADEEL
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: A computer-implemented system (200, fig 2) a method thereof, and a computer-readable medium comprising: a supply chain visualizer 300 providing a plurality of graphical elements in a multi-dimensional supply chain network view 304 and a plan display providing a plurality of graphical elements in a multi-dimensional tabular view; a multi-directional capability for traversing between the supply chain visualizer 300 and the plan display operable to receive input from a planner during a planning session specifying a plan problem, reflecting changes to data associated with the plan display back to data associated with the supply chain visualizer 300 reflecting changes to data associated with the supply chain visualizer back to data associated with the plan display, traversing the multi-dimensional supply chain network (100 fig.1) via a real-time interaction between the multidimensional tabular view of the plan display and the visual representation of the graphical view of the supply chain visualizer, and providing the planner the ability to generate a plan.
Patent GB-2436434-A (GB)
Title: Mould for chocolate
Inventor: HEMINGWAY IMOGEN
IPC: A23P30/10
Filed: 2006-03-25
Abstract: A pliable material can be shaped into moulds in which melted chocolate may be poured to produce individual gifts. The material may be clay based, impregnated with silver threads, to eliminate risk of bacterial growth. Upon cooling of the chocolate, the mould may be peeled away to leave the gift. A complete package may contain mouldable material, chocolate, card/box, and instructions to produce a gift or card. There may be extra fixed plastic moulds to help complete the gift idea, for example a bow, or ribbon-shape, or a flower or a pre-moulded gift tag.
Patent GB-2441303-A (GB)
Title: Castor
Inventor: HARRIS MARTIN LEE
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: A castor having a castor body, a connection assembly for connecting the castor body to a device, such that the castor body is able to swivel with respect to the connection member about a swivel axis which is substantially upright, at least one castor wheel supported by the castor body for rotation about a wheel axis which is substantially perpendicular to the swivel axis and offset therefrom, a locking means operable in a first mode for preventing swivelling movement of the castor body relative to the connection member, and operable in a second mode for preventing swivelling movement of the castor body relative to the connection member and for inhibiting rotation of the at least one wheel relative to the castor body, wherein the locking means includes first and second locking members respectively engageable with first and second locking formations, when the locking means is operated in the first and second modes.
Patent GB-2426441-A (GB)
Title: A method of cleaning a surface using a carpet extractor
Inventor: TONDRA AARON PATRICK
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A method of cleaning a surface using a carpet extractor comprises the steps of (a) moving the carpet extractor along the surface, (b) detecting an operating characteristic of the carpet extractor, (c) distributing a predetermined amount of cleaning solution from the carpet extractor in dependence upon the operating characteristic of the extractor and (d) removing the cleaning solution and dirt from the surface using the carpet extractor. The operating characteristic is preferably the speed of the carpet extractor moving over the surface being cleaned. The speed of the extractor is preferably determined using a hall sensor (figure 3 positioned on a wheel of the extractor.
Patent GB-2426746-A (GB)
Title: Model free semi-active vehicle suspension system
Inventor: LAUWERYS CHRISTOPHE
IPC: B60G17/018
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A method for controlling a shock absorber system of a vehicle that includes a plurality of controlled shock absorbers (20) linearizes the system. The method includes transforming original control inputs of the shock absorbers into virtual damper force input signals based on a bilinear damper characteristic. The system dynamics are then decoupled into modal components using static decoupling matrices, and the system is controlled with a linear decentralized controller.
Patent GB-2442745-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic sensing using an optical fibre
Inventor: RUSSELL STUART
IPC: H04B10/071
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: Acoustic vibrations are sensed by launching a plurality of groups of pulse-modulated electromagnetic waves into an optical fibre. The frequency of the electromagnetic waves in a pulse within a group differs from the frequency of the electromagnetic waves in another pulse within the group. The energy back scattered in the fibre is detected, for example by sensing the beat signal between the different frequencies scattered. For a buried optical fibre, acoustic waves in the region of the fibre can be detected. The range to the acoustic vibrations can be determined as in OTDR (optical time domain reflectometry). The method may be applied to an intruder alarm or to warn of road excavations near the fibre.
Patent GB-2445363-A (GB)
Title: Sensor pad controlling a wireless communication terminal
Inventor: NOVAK JAROSLAV
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2007-01-04
Abstract: A sensor pad 105 worn or carried by a user 100 to control a separate wireless communication terminal 103 carried by the user includes a matrix or grid (fig 2) of discrete sensors 203 each producing a signal indicating proximity of a user's linger to the sensor; and a controller 303 responsive to receipt of indication signals from a plurality of the sensors (together or in a gesture sequence along e.g. a horizontal, vertical or diagonal row), to produce a control signal for delivery to the terminal to select a function of the terminal. Also described is a terminal using a look up table for use with the sensor pad and a method of operation (fig 10). The terminal may be a radio device for a fire fighter or police officer, who wears a jacket having the pad attached or in a pocket. The pad sensors may be in a flexible substrate or woven material, with the controller on the rear face of the substrate (figs 3-5). A variety of sensors types are discussed (e.g. light or magnetic), and a glove with complementary devices (e.g. magnets 607, fig 6) is described.
Patent GB-2445561-A (GB)
Title: Marker for safety, decorative or lighting purposes
Inventor: LANCASTER PHILIP
IPC: E01F9/06
Filed: 2007-01-11
Abstract: The marker comprises a reflecting layer 10, a phosphorescent layer 12 provided on the reflecting layer and which is formed from at least one phosphorescent layer, and an at least partially transparent retro-reflective layer 14 which is provided on the phosphorescent layer and arranged so that the phosphorescent layer is positioned between the reflecting layer and the retro-reflective layer. An at least partially transparent cover layer 22 is preferably provided on the retro-reflective layer and the retro-reflective layer may comprise glass elements 18 or plastic corner cube reflector prisms which may be arranged in an array which covers a portion of the retro-reflective layer. The phosphorescent layer is preferably formed from an at least partially transparent layer, e.g. of glass or plastic, within which particles of phosphor are embedded and the layer may comprise portions which have differing phosphorescent properties. The marker preferably includes a fixing portion to locate the marker which may comprise a bezel. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing a marker.
Patent GB-2432867-A (GB)
Title: Radial expansion system
Inventor: BRISCO DAVID PAUL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2005-08-11
Abstract: A radial expansion system.
Patent GB-2447228-A (GB)
Title: Anti-icing system on an air intake
Inventor: GREGORY KARL
IPC: B64D15/04
Filed: 2007-03-06
Abstract: An anti-icing air intake duct for an aircraft comprises a toroidal leading section having a toroidal plenum 8 defined by an outer skin 16 and an internal bulkhead 18, an inner skin 9 defining a toroidal air flow channel 19 extending within the plenum, over a portion of the outer skin thereby defining a double skin section, the plenum having another skin section which is single skin 10, at least one inlet 7 for supplying hot air to the plenum, a plurality of inlets 14 distributed over the inner skin for supplying the hot air from the plenum to the channel 19, and a plurality of outlets 11, for venting air from the channel and plenum, wherein the inner skin encompasses the stagnation point zones of the airflow over the flight envelope of the aircraft. Ideally the toroidal air flow passage is continuous, while the intake belongs to a gas turbine engine. Air intakes for oil coolers are also discussed.
Patent GB-2436833-A (GB)
Title: Mold cooling system for i.s. machine
Inventor: MEYER WILLI
IPC: C03B9/38
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: A mold cooling system for an I. S. machine is disclosed wherein cooling air is supplied to vertical cooling passages 14 defined in each of the mold halves 2 either at their upper or lower ends, or midway along their length via a horizontal recess 16 in the outer surface 3 of the mold half. The cooling air may be supplied to the horizontal recess via the mold support arm (Fig. 2, 20).
Patent GB-2437228-A (GB)
Title: Reprogrammable fluid delivery system and method of use
Inventor: BROCKMAN CHRISTOPHER S
IPC: A61M5/172
Filed: 2006-02-10
Abstract: A fluid delivery system comprising a reservoir for storing fluid to be delivered to the patient and a fluid discharge device for delivering the fluid from the reservoir to the patient. An input device is in electronic communication with a controller and configured for setting at least one operating parameter of the system. The controller operates the fluid discharge device based on the at least one operating parameter and locks the system after the at least one operating parameter is set such that the at least one operating parameter is unable to be modified. A display is in electronic communication with the controller to at least periodically display a code for resetting the at least one operating parameter. The code is altered at least once during use. The controller is further configured to unlock the system upon receiving the code thereby allowing a user to reset the operating parameter.