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Patent GB-2451908-A (GB)
Title: MEMS microphone package
Inventor: TRAYNOR ANTHONY BERNARD
IPC: B81B7/00
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: The MEMS device 56 is mounted in a recess 54 of the multilayered PWB 52 to reduce the thickness of the package for use in mobile telephones, PDAs etc. A cover 76 having an aperture 78 may be provided when a MEMS microphone is mounted on the PWB.
Patent GB-2442095-A (GB)
Title: Joint device delivering electrical conductors to pivoted arms
Inventor: LAM WING YIU
IPC: A47K10/06
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A joint device (10) provides hinged movement between a first (40) and second (40a) arm member and provides independent delivery of electrical power to the arm members. The device includes a central portion (12) for receiving at least two sets of electrical conductors (20, 20a) and for delivering at least one set to each of the arm members. Upon hinged movement of the arm members about the central portion, the central portion may maintain the conductors in a spaced apart relationship in a manner such that the structural integrity of the conductors is maintained for a predetermined minimum number of hinged movement cycles of the arm members. The joint device (1) may be disposed within a foldable clothes or towel warmer (40 and 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 in Figures 4a-6c) to supply electrical power for heating.
Patent GB-2439231-A (GB)
Title: Resin film substrate for organic electroluminescence and organic electroluminescent device
Inventor: SATO AKIRA
IPC: G02B5/18
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: Disclosed is a low-cost resin film substrate for organic electroluminescence which comprises a gas barrier layer having high gas barrier properties while being improved in light taking-out efficiency. Also disclosed is an organic electroluminescent device using such a resin film substrate. Specifically disclosed is a resin film substrate for organic electroluminescence comprising at least one gas barrier layer on a resin film. This resin film substrate is characterized in that the surface of the outermost layer on the side having the gas barrier layer has a recessed and projected structure for diffracting or diffusing light.
Patent GB-2445054-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for interchangeably coupling golfclub heads and shafts
Inventor: COLE ERIC V
IPC: A63B51/02
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: Apparatus 200 comprising a first portion to interchangeably couple a first golf club head 110 with a shaft 120, the first golf club head being associated with a right-handed golf club; and a second portion to interchangeably couple a second golf club head with the shaft, the second golf club head being associated with a left handed golf club. Preferably the first or second portions are cylindrical or conical and comprise screw threads to engage with the club heads. Optionally the diameter of a cross-section associated with the first portion is greater or smaller than the diameter of a cross section associated with the second portion. Alternatively the club heads may have face characteristics that are the opposite of each other and the body may taper from the first end to the second end.
Patent GB-2445070-A (GB)
Title: Noise reduction in electric water-heating vessels
Inventor: WRIGHT PETER H
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: An electric water heating vessel comprises an element plate with an electric heating element on the underside and a noise reduction surface coating and/or treatment on its upper side for contacting water. A noise inhibitor 11 above the element plate and extending over the heating element comprises a surface that converges or diverges upwardly. Inhibitor 11 promotes coalescence of steam bubbles rising from the heating element and may be funnel shaped with a central aperture 12. Its surface may include additional apertures and it may be of transparent, flexible material. There may be a heat diffusion layer between the heating element and the element plate, the layer being substantially thicker than the element plate. There may be at least one thermal sensor in thermal contact with the underside of the plate. The treatment of the upper side may comprise surface roughening. The coating and/or treatment may be of only some areas, the coated and treated areas not necessarily being the same. The vessel may have a stirrer magnetically coupled to a drive motor.
Patent GB-2455775-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet printer having flow restriction system
Inventor: HEYLEN HENRY CHARLES
IPC: B41J2/02
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A system for adjusting the flow of fluid along the gutter line of a continuous inkjet printer includes a variable flow restrictor 1 fitted into the gutter line 3, and a pressure transducer 5 for measuring the pressure in the gutter line 3 downstream of the variable flow restrictor 1. The variable flow restrictor 1 is controlled in response to the output of the pressure transducer 5 in order to maintain the downstream pressure substantially constant. Since airflow along the gutter line 3 has a lower flow resistance than a slug of ink, the variable flow restrictor 1 will apply a greater flow restriction to the gutter line 3, in order to maintain constant pressure at the pressure transducer 5, when there is only air in the gutter line 3 as compared with when a slug of ink passes along the gutter line 3. Accordingly, the system responds dynamically to restrict the flow of air along the gutter line 3 when no ink is passing along it, thereby reducing the volume of air sucked along the gutter line 3 while maintaining adequate suction to clear ink reliably away from the gutter 103. This reduction in the amount of air passing along the gutter line 3 can reduce the amount of solvent lost from the ink during operation of an inkjet printer.
Patent GB-2443119-A (GB)
Title: Torsional bearing assembly
Inventor: WASSELL MARK ELLSWORTH
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: A torsional bearing assembly 14 for use in a drill string can transmit torque form a source of torque to a drill bit and can convert torsional vibration of the drill bit into axial vibration. This is achieved by having a first member 52 coupled to the source of torque and which rotates in response to the torque. The first member includes a groove 70. A second member 50 is coupled to the drill bit and rotates the drill bit and that torsional vibration of the drill bit is imparted to the second member 50. The first and second members 50, 52 are connected such that they can translate relative to each other. The second member 50 also includes a groove 74 which forms a passage 78 with the groove 70 of the first member 52. A ball bearing 55 is disposed in the passage 78 for transmitting torque between the first 52 and second 50 members. The passage 78 is angled in relation to the centreline of the torsional bearing assembly 14 so that a portion of the torsional vibration imparted to the second member 50 from the drill bit is transferred to the first member 52 as axial vibration.
Patent GB-2458159-A (GB)
Title: Plant pot with attachable base
Inventor: ROSS ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A container for plants is releasably connected to a base holder by means of a screw threaded connection.
Patent GB-2451758-A (GB)
Title: Preparing image data for compression and decompression of thus compressed prepared data
Inventor: MEANY JAMES J
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: Techniques are provided for compressing and decompressing image data which may reduce the distortion that may otherwise be created by the compression of data values representative of null posts, overlays or other features that differ from the underlying image. In compression, at least one coefficient generated by a forward wavelet transform may be replaced with respective replacement coefficients. The transformed image data is then subjected to an inverse wavelet transform to generate modified image data in which the data values which differ from the underlying image have been replaced by interpolated or extrapolated values. The modified image data may be compressed in accordance with wavelet-based image compression. Alternatively, wavelet image compression may be applied directly to the coefficients resulting from the modified forward wavelet transform. In decompression, the compressed image data may be decompressed and data values representative of null posts or other features may be replaced with their original values.
Patent GB-2458975-A (GB)
Title: Handling aggregate in an asphalt plant
Inventor: LAGAN TERRY
IPC: E01C19/05
Filed: 2008-08-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method of handling aggregate material and fine filler material in an asphalt plant and apparatus suitable for handling aggregate. The method comprises passing aggregate material from a storage bin 3, 2 through a screen 4; drying the aggregate ; collecting the products of combustion and separating the filler material; transporting the dried aggregate material through a further screen assembly 7 to form screened aggregate; mixing the screened aggregate with filler material and bitumen to form asphalt. In particular the drier 5 is a rotary drum providing contra-flow combustion gases. The drier may further comprise combustion lifters to prevent aggregate burning in the gas flow. Combustion gases and filler dust are removed from the drier by fan 8 and a cyclone filter 9 removes filler dust. The filler dust is transported to a filler silo 10 which includes an air injection system adjacent the outlet and a rotary metering valve 11. Dried aggregate is carried in a bucket elevator 6 wherein the elevator buckets comprise air release holes to aid aggregate delivery. A vibrating multi-deck screen 7 is used to sort the aggregate. Aggregate is then stored in heated-insulated holding bins 13-16. Aggregate and filler are delivered via weigh hoppers to an asphalt mixer 20. The arrangement may further include a bitumen kettle 18.
Patent GB-2464698-A (GB)
Title: Rotating rectifier fault detection
Inventor: HLAVAC PAVEL
IPC: G01R31/34
Filed: 2008-10-22
Abstract: A motive unit 10 has a fault transmitter 25 connected to a component on a moving part that transmits an optical signal 27 indicating the component status to a receiver 35 on a stationary part 30. The motive unit 10 can be a brushless generator and the component can be a rotating rectifier diode 21 for excitation armature windings and the stationary part a stator. The optical signal may be transmitted when the diode is operating correctly and receive its power from a reverse bias voltage of the diode 21 or pair of diodes. A transmitter 25 can be connected to each of plural diodes 21, transmitting to the receiver a succession of status signals which can be validated using excitation field current or rotation speed. The optical signal may be transmitted to the receiver 35 by optical fibres 70 allowing optimal positioning of an optical sensor head 55.
Patent GB-2456207-A (GB)
Title: Effervescent detergent dispenser kit and method
Inventor: CHOE CHRISTIAN J
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2009-01-02
Abstract: A kit and method for preparing a cleaning solution for delivery under pressure includes combining a cleaning solution concentrate 28 consisting of cleaning composition, an oxidizing agent, an effervescent agent and an aqueous medium in a pressurizable container 12 having an opening with a removably mounted cap. The effervescent agent reacts with the aqueous medium to generate a gas to pressurize the cleaning solution within the container. The method can be used for preparing a cleaning solution for use with a pressurizable container 12 having an aerosol valve 14 assembly or an extraction cleaner with a fluid delivery system for dispensing the cleaning solution under pressure to a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning solution concentrate 28 may be in the form of a gel 30, powder 20, or tablets 22.
Patent GB-2468120-A (GB)
Title: Machine Head For Production Of A Surface Relief
Inventor: SMETHAM GRANT TIMOTHY LEWIS
IPC: B29C59/02
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: A machine head 4 for producing a surface relief on a substrate 14 (figure 2), the machine head 4 comprise a flexible stamping element 3 having a curved profile and an inverse of the surface relief 1 on its convex side; the flexibility of the element 3 being such that the inverse of the surface relief 1 can be pressed to become flat and in planar contact with the substrate 14 being pressed. In a preferred embodiment, the flexible element is held by clamps 5 rotatably mounted upon the machine head 4 to allow for flexing of the stamping element 3. Once the stamping element 3 is in planar contact with the substrate, a pressure pad 6 exerts pressure upon the stamping element 3. By using an apparatus having an initially curved stamping element, the entrapment of air bubbles is inhibited. The apparatus is preferably for use in the production of holograms.
Patent GB-2454439-A (GB)
Title: Method and system to validate a write for a device on a serial bus
Inventor: DUNSTAN ROBERT A
IPC: H03M13/09
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A method and system, the method including, in some embodiments, calculating, by a message originator, a first check sum byte, appending the first check sum byte to the message, sending the message from the originator to a client over a single wire serial bus, and determining, by the client, a validity of the message from the originator by comparing the first check sum byte with a second check sum calculated by the client.
Patent GB-2456084-A (GB)
Title: Impeller and blade therefor
Inventor: PAGE Philip
IPC: B01F7/00
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: An impeller blade formed of an initially flat sheet of material of constant thickness, the blade having a root (13), a tip(16), a leading edge (11) and a trailing edge (12) and a bend line (15) extending from a leading position (a) to a trailing position (b) aft and radially outwardly of the leading position (a).
Patent GB-2470373-A (GB)
Title: A cladding mounting clip
Inventor: MORGAN JAMES
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: A clip for use in a wall or tunnel cladding system for mounting cladding panels to a mounting structure comprises a clip body having a first planar portion and a second planar portion, and a first offset between the first planar portion and second planar portion such that the first and second planer portions are non-coplanar. One of the first and second planar portions has a first aperture for receiving fixing means for attaching the clip to the mounting structure and the other of the first and second planar portions overlies an edge of a first cladding panel in use. There may be an additional clip portion offset from the aperture portions so as to be co-planar with the overlying portion such that the clip comprises a central planar portion with an aperture and two offset wings which are co-planar with each other. The clip may be round, rectangular or triangular and may be of stainless steel. The overlying portion or portions may also have fixing apertures for securing cladding panels.
Patent GB-2460548-A (GB)
Title: Storage heater comprising an electrical capacitor
Inventor: MACFARLANE ALISTAIR ALLAN
IPC: F24D13/00
Filed: 2009-06-08
Abstract: A storage heater for domestic use, where the means of energy storage is in the form of electrical charge on a large capacitor, such as a double-layer or ultra capacitor 'Cu', rather than as stored heat. Preferably, a controller is configured to control the storage of electrical energy in the capacitor and the output of heat from the heater. The controller may be arranged to control the storage of energy from an energy supply dependent on the time of day; a precision digital timer may be provided so as to allow accurate control. Preferably, the energy supply comprises a low rate tariff mains power supply or renewable energy derived from local micro generation such as wind, solar, tidal or wind turbine generation. The storage heater may also include an indicator to provide information relating to the capacity remaining in one or more storage capacitors. Furthermore, the stored electrical energy may be released as an electrical output to power external devices and appliances, such as refrigerators, freezers and televisions. In use, the storage heater is designed to enable greater control over the storage and usage of energy, and may help to optimise the use of renewable energy resources.
Patent GB-2474481-A (GB)
Title: Razor cleaning apparatus
Inventor: GRAY MATTHEW DAVID
IPC: A45D27/46
Filed: 2009-10-15
Abstract: clockwork powered razor cleaning device. Preferably the apparatus comprises a housing 24 for supporting the razor, a brush 50 for cleaning the razor and a clockwork mechanism 6 for moving the brush relative to the housing so as to clean the razor. Also described is driven apparatus for cleaning a razor including support means and actuation means preventing operation of the drive means when the razor is removed from the support means. Preferably the brush is driven in a reciprocating or linear movement via a Scotch Yoke or crank and slider mechanism.
Patent GB-2462787-A (GB)
Title: Storage area network with target side recognition and routing table upload
Inventor: SUMAN DANIEL E
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: A network of data processors providing access to resources using iSCSI and Microsoft MPIO-based network communication protocols is disclosed. The system uses target-side consideration of MPIO disk structures, having iSCSI initiators inform iSCSI targets using an iSCSI session object, and/or uploads routing tables from iSCSI targets to iSCSI initiator(s). Implementations may also involve requesting that the contents of the routing table be provided from the iSCSI target(s) to the iSCSI initiators influencing path selection on the initiator side, and/or transmitting information from the iSCSI initiator to the iSCSI target identifying connections as belonging to the same MPIO disk, receiving information about the connections that should be created from the iSCSI target storage server, and using a comlection load balancer on the storage server to handle related connections that need to be assigned different network interfaces on the storage servers.
Patent GB-137451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in fasteners for fabrics
IPC: A44B13/00
Filed: 1919-04-22
Abstract: 137,451. McGown, G. S. April 22, 1919. Hooks and eyes.-A hook- and-eye fastening comprises a flat hook 1 and a flat eye 5 which are both truly plane. The hook has an eye-engaging portion 1 with coplanar extensions 3 ending in sewing-eyes 4, the eye 5 also having outturned extensions 6 with sewing-eyes 7. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 18676/08, 14219/09, 21837/14, and 8837/15.
Patent GB-579972-A (GB)
Title: Secrecy communication system
IPC: H04K1/00
Filed: 1942-07-20
Abstract: 579,972. Secret transmission. HAZELTINE CORPORATION. July 20, 1942, No. 10109. Convention date, June 25, 1941. [Class 40 (iv)] In a secret transmission system, speech or telegraph signals are passed to a balanced modulator 15 which is fed by a phase-inverter 34 with one or other of two potentials which vary in an irregular manner in accordance with the arrangement of transparent and opaque portions on a card 28 interposed between the fluorescent end of a cathode-ray tube 27 and a photo-electric cell 30. The cathode beam is controlled by apparatus 33 which also sends synchronizing impulses to the distant station. The signal in the output of apparatus 15 is thus repeatedly reversed in phase in an irregular way as shown at C, Fig. 2. Alternatively, the system may be regarded as one in which the signal is modulated by a current with an irregular frequency-variation. Secrecy may be improved by limiting the output of the modulator 15 to the useful portion of the lower sideband resulting from this operation by means of a filter 22. Further secrecy may be given by superimposing a masking tone at 13. This is arranged to be disconnected during the intervals in speech. Converse operations are performed at the receiving end.
Patent GB-1477574-A (GB)
Title: Moulds
IPC: B29C45/36
Filed: 1975-03-11
Abstract: 1477574 Adjustable injection mould PIONEER PLASTIC CONTAINERS Ltd 9 March 1976 [11 March 1975] 10178/75 Addition to 1390634 Heading B5A An injection mould comprising a pair of relatively axially movable mould parts 10, 11 defining a moulding cavity 12 therebetween, is provided with co-operating locating surfaces 31, 24 on each part which determine the relative radial positions of the mould parts, the locating surface 31 on one mould part 10 being provided on a plurality of ring elements 22 which are independently adjustable axially to adjust the radial positions of the mould parts. Bolts not shown pass through the mould part 10 and engage a threshold bore 40 in each ring element 22. Rotation of the bolts displaces the ring elements axially and the camming action of surfaces 31, 24 displaces the mould parts radially
Patent GB-580481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to keying devices for high frequency circuits
IPC: H01P1/12
Filed: 1941-08-11
Abstract: 580,481. Keying devices for high frequency electric circuits. STANDARD TELEPHONES & CABLES, Ltd., and WILLOUGHBY, E. O. Aug. 11, 1941, No. 10183. [Class 40 (v)] A keying arrangement for connecting a radio frequency circuit to one or other of two transmission lines comprises a rejector circuit in series with each transmission line and means for altering the capacities of the two rejector circuits simultaneously so that as one moves towards its tuning value the other moves away therefrom. In the arrangement shown, power is passed from a concentric transmission line to either of two concentric lines B, C, supplying the two antenna units of a radio blind approach system. Rejector circuits are formed in series with the lines B, C by condenser plates P, Q, R connected by conducting stubs respectively to the point P the central point 0, and the point R<1> on the central conductor of the transmission line. Beneath the plates P, Q, R is mounted a drum with a metallic surface 2 non-conducting or cut-away portions 1. In the position of the drum shown, in which one of the portions 1 is opposite the plate P, the capacity between the plates P, Q forms with the inductance of the portion 0, P<1> of the conductor a rejector circuit, whilst the additional capacities introduced in the other rejector circuit by the conducting portion 2 being opposite the plate R detunes it, so that the power passes to the transmission line C. Alternatively, the circuits may be brought into tune when the portion 2 of the drum is opposite the plates P, R respectively. The portion 2 may be so shaped that on rotation of the drum the two transmission lines may be energized respectively for dot and dash intervals. In another application, the device is employed to connect a transmission line alternatively either directly to the supply line or through an extra length of line to introduce a phase difference of, for example, 180 degrees. Matching stubs S1, S2, S3, Fig. 4, each having a wavelength less than onequarter the operating wave-length, are provided for matching the characteristic impedances of input and output lines. Short lengths M, N of transmission line with a slide for varying the length in circuit allow the inductances of the conductors OP<1>, OR<1> to be varied to tune stray capacities. Alternatively, the rejector circuit may comprise small inductance coils and trimming condensers. In another form, the tuning capacities of the rejector circuits may be the grid-cathode capacities of two valves, one connected across each circuit, the plate currents to the two valves being alternately interrupted by alternating or intermittent blocking potentials of square-topped wave form applied to the anodes.