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Patent GB-2431235-A (GB)
Title: External modification of composite organic inorganic nanoclusters
Inventor: ZHANG JINGWU
IPC: G01N21/65
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: Modified and functionalized metallic nanoclusters capable of providing an enhanced Raman signal from an organic Raman-active molecule incorporated therein are provided. For example, modifications include coatings and layers, such as adsorption layers, metal coatings, silica coatings, and organic layers. The nanoclusters are generally referred to as COINs (composite organic inorganic nanoparticles) and are capable of acting as sensitive reporters for analyte detection. A metal that enhances the Raman signal from the organic Raman-active compound is inherent in the nanocluster. A variety of organic Raman-active compounds and mixtures of compounds can be incorporated into the nanocluster.
Patent GB-2436892-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric actuator with elliptical motions
Inventor: KOC BURHANETTIN
IPC: H02N2/00
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: The actuator 1 generates elliptical motion using a combination of longitudinal and flexural vibrations. It includes a piezoelectric element, first to third side electrodes, and a power transmission member. The piezoelectric element includes: a first piezoelectric layer 110 having a bisected top electrode 111,112 formed thereon; a second piezoelectric layer 120 under the first layer 110 and having an internal ground electrode 121 formed thereon; and a third piezoelectric layer 130 provided under the second layer 120, the third piezoelectric element layer 130 having internal electrodes 131, 132 formed in a mirror image of the top electrode 111,112, and a bottom electrode 133. First and second side electrodes 210, 220 electrically connect the top electrodes 111, 112 in a diagonal direction to the internal electrodes 131, 132 on the third layer of the piezoelectric element, and the third side electrode 230 electrically connects the internal ground electrode 121 of the second layer to the bottom electrode 133. A second embodiment uses pluralities of each of the first to third layers (fig. 10).
Patent GB-2449111-A (GB)
Title: Biodegradable Modular Green Roof System
Inventor: WILDER PETER JOHN
IPC: E04D13/00
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a system which enables the construction of an extensive green roof for buildings using a modular tray system which is biodegradable. The tray module 3 preferably forms the carrier unit for a moisture retention reservoir 2 which supports either a planted or pre-seeded growing media 1. The tray 3 may be moulded using reinforced coir or peat, manufactured in various depths, and designed to break down once the planted material has established providing nutrients and organic material to the planting medium. The moisture retention reservoir is preferably a moulded polypropylene tray that helps provide additional moisture around the root zone and facilitates the drainage of excess water away from the plant roots. The tray system is designed specifically to fit standing seam roofing systems 4 but could be used as a new or retrofit system for flat or pitched roof applications.
Patent GB-2449635-A (GB)
Title: Pull out drawer located behind the plinth of a cupboard
Inventor: KEEN-ARNOLD ANNE IRENE
IPC: A47B67/04
Filed: 2007-05-26
Abstract: A pull out drawer located behind the plinth of a cabinet utilises the additional space found under a kitchen cupboard without the need for altering the existing cupboards. The drawers are slidably attached to the underneath surface of the cupboards via runners and are fronted by the cut out plinth. The drawers may come as a flat pack for easy assembly with additional accessories including a variety of trays or handles A, B.
Patent GB-2440445-A (GB)
Title: Device for coupling a pipe and fitting
Inventor: AVNON MOTY
IPC: B23P19/02
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: A device 100 for coupling a pipe 1 and a pipe fitting 2 includes a pipe holder 20 for releasably gripping the pipe, a fitting retainer 16 for releasably retaining the pipe fitting substantially coaxially with the pipe, and means 17 for driving together the pipe holder and the fitting retainer along a longitudinal axis. The device may optionally slide a reinforcing sleeve 3 along the pipe to cover the end of the pipe on the fitting. Preferably the pipe holder includes at least one pair of retractable jaws 10, each pivotally mounted on a stationary rod 15. A controller 19 may be provided that controls actuating means for driving a retractable wedge 12 to shut the jaws, and spring means may be provide to bias the jaws to their retracted position. Sensing means (such as an optical sensor or limit switch) may be provided for detecting when a leading edge of the pipe abuts against a stopper (6, fig 2) provided on the fitting.
Patent GB-2451647-A (GB)
Title: A belt drive bicycle frame with an eccentric bottom bracket
Inventor: CHANG TAI SHAN
IPC: B62K19/34
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: The frame 20 comprises a tube 21 in which is mounted a bottom bracket 30 with an eccentric shaft and bearing assembly 50 with a co-rotating belt pulley and pedal cranks. The bottom bracket 30 can be adjusted angularly in the frame tube 21 for belt tensioning and/or height variation to suit a rider's leg length and fixed in position by a clamping action provided by a protruding screw 40 mounted in a radial hole 32 in the bracket 30 and movable along an arcuate slot 22 in the tube 21.
Patent GB-2438807-A (GB)
Title: Vaporizer and method of vaporizing a liquid for thin film delivery
Inventor: MENEGHINI PAUL
IPC: C23C16/448
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A vaporizer (10) including an inlet (12) for liquid and an outlet (14) for gas, a gas valve (16) controlling gas flow to the outlet (14) of the vaporizer (10), and means (20) for heating liquid flowing between the liquid inlet (12) and the gas valve (16). The vaporizer (10) also includes means (18) for increasing a heat transfer rate of the liquid flowing between the liquid inlet and the gas valve, and for causing a pressure drop in the liquid so that a pressure of the liquid drops below a vapor transition pressure of the liquid upon reaching the gas valve. The pressure drop occurs under isothermal conditions, and the liquid is vaporized on demand only when the valve (16) is opened. The means (18) for increasing a heat transfer rate and for causing a pressure drop can be a plug of porous media.
Patent GB-2454474-A (GB)
Title: Tag applicator
Inventor: EWBANK THOMAS JOHN
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: A device 10 for tagging an animal, comprising a first compartment 12 for containing a plurality of first tag portions, a second compartment 14 for containing a plurality of second tag portions, and means for driving a first tag portion relative to and into engagement with a second tag portion. Preferably, the driving means includes a plunger 16 coupled to a rack and pinion mechanism 18 that allows the plunger to move up and down. The rack and pinion mechanism may be coupled to a handle 20, which may be squeezed to move the plunger from an upward position to a downward position. The plunger may include a blade for cutting a seal between male tag portions. Preferably, the device is also provided with cutting means in the form of retractable blades 24, which may be coupled to a door 26, such that when the door is open, the blades are in a cutting position. The blades may be used to cut female tag portions into individual tag portions.
Patent GB-2445076-A (GB)
Title: Composite containment casings forturbine engine and methods forfabricating the same
Inventor: BLANTON LEE ALAN
IPC: B29C70/44
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a method 80 for fabricating a turbine engine composite containment casing (40 figure 2). The method comprising impregnating a plurality of fiber-reinforced layers with a resin to form a preform 82, heating the preform to a first temperature 84, applying a vacuum to the preform 86, varying an amount of pressure applied to the preform when the temperature reaches the first temperature 88, heating the preform from the first temperature to a second temperature at a first temperature rate 90, and heating the preform from the second temperature to a third temperature at a second temperature rate to facilitate curing of the preform 92. The external pressure applied to the preform is preferably varied by a series of pressure pulses (124 figure 5) which cycle between a first pressure (126 figure 5) and a second pressure (128 figure 5). The pressure pulses (124 figure 5) compact and expand core layers (52 figure 3) to facilitate removal of air pockets by forcing air out of the core layers which is then evacuated through the vacuum. A later embodiment relates to a composite containment casing (40 figure 2) for a turbine engine (10 figure 1) made using the method.
Patent GB-2446254-A (GB)
Title: Microfluidic apparatus with at least one microchannel or nanochannel
Inventor: BEERLING TIMOTHY
IPC: B81C1/00
Filed: 2008-01-08
Abstract: The apparatus. e.g. a chromatograph, has a buried silicon oxide layer 104, e.g. between two silicon layers 102, 106, with at least one fluid channel, particularly a nanochannel. The channel can be made in the buried layer 104 by an etching method that selectively removes silicon oxide but not silicon. Thus, one dimension of the resulting fluid channel is limited by the thickness of the buried oxide layer 104. It is possible to manufacture a very thin buried oxide layer 104 with great precision, thus a nanochannel can be fabricated in a controlled manner. Moreover, in addition to buried oxide, any pairs of substances with a high etch ratio with respect to each other can be used in the same way.
Patent GB-2457056-A (GB)
Title: A portable urinal
Inventor: BATTEN GEOFFREY
IPC: A47K11/12
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A portable urinal comprises a collecting head 2 connected to a urine bag 4 via a flexible tube 6. Preferably the collection head 2 acts as a funnel to collect and direct urine into the tubing 6, and is slightly raised at the back to prevent any over flow while in use. Preferably the urine bag 4 is flexible and waterproof and can be folded when not in use for transportation, has a one way valve 7 to prevent smells and spillages and may be emptied and cleaned via a second outlet with a screw cap 5. Preferably the bag is supported by a collar 3 made of plastic that supports the urine bag and may be used to store the urine bag and flexible tube for storage and transportation (fig 1). Preferably the flexible tube 6 may be of a sufficient length to allow the urine bag to be placed on the floor during use if required. The urinal may have a lid (1, fig 1) made of flexible plastic.
Patent GB-2446502-A (GB)
Title: A system for measuring a parameter of a fluid in a conduit comprises a flowmeter with an array processing algorithm having a wide dynamic range
Inventor: PERRY LESLIE W
IPC: G01F1/7082
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: A system for measuring a parameter of a fluid in a conduit. The parameter may be the flow velocity of the fluid or the speed of sound in the fluid. The apparatus 100 comprises two or more pressure sensors 101, 102, 103, spaced in an array along conduit 104, and a signal processor 108. The sensors output signals 106 indicative of dynamic pressure variations in the fluid, which signals are processed by signal processor 108. Power correlation values for the signals are determined around multiple trial parameters (trial flow velocities or speeds of sound) and curvatures associated with the correlations are calculated, preferably by fitting the data to a least squares polynomial. The trial parameter corresponding to a maximum curvature value is selected as a measurement for the parameter and is preferably the negative of the second-order coefficient a binomial fit to the data. The selected value may be used to provide an estimate for further signal processing and a quality metric may be applied to the curve fit outputs to aid in determining velocity.
Patent GB-2458300-A (GB)
Title: Weightlifters' neck and shoulder support
Inventor: GIBSON ALBERT
IPC: A63B71/12
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: A neck and shoulder support <B>1</B> comprises a plastic one-piece mould which may have a centre lip <B>2.</B> The support rests on top of a person's back and shoulders to protect the shoulders and the spinal column of a weight lifter from damage. The support may have a soft non-slip base <B>4</B>.
Patent GB-2443782-A (GB)
Title: Display driving methods and apparatus for driving a passive matrix multicolour electroluminescent display
Inventor: SMITH EUAN
IPC: G09G3/20
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: This invention is generally concerned with apparatus, methods and computer program code for driving electroluminescent displays, in particular organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays. A method of driving a passive matrix multicolour electroluminescent display, the display comprising a plurality of pixels arranged in rows and columns, each said pixel comprising at least first and second sub-pixels having different respective first and second colours, the method comprising: driving groups of said pixels in turn to display a multicolour image frame, said driving of a group of pixels comprising driving first and second sub-groups of sub-pixels of respective said first and second colours; and wherein said driving further comprises driving a said group of pixels for a duration dependent upon a maximum drive level of a sub-pixel of a said sub-group.
Patent GB-2445125-A (GB)
Title: A tensile strained nmos transistor usign group III-N source/drained regions
Inventor: DATTA SUMAN
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: Enhancement mode transistors are described where a Group III-N compound is used in the source and drain regions to place tensile strain on the channel. The source and drain regions may be raised or embedded, and fabricated in conjunction with recessed or raised compression regions for p channel transistors.
Patent GB-2460696-A (GB)
Title: Electrical cable protection
Inventor: COOKE JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A01G3/04
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: A protector for electrical cables used by horticultural cutting tools employs increased diameter cords or cord sheaths 3 to prevent damage from the cutting blades 5. The diameter of the cable protector can be increased further to prevent the electrical cable from running beneath a lawn mower. A coiled electrical cable can be used to increase the diameter of the cable protector once a sheath is added.
Patent GB-2447386-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor sensor and method of producing sensor body for semiconductor sensor
Inventor: SAWAI TSUTOMU
IPC: G01P15/02
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A semiconductor sensor having a reduced thickness and a method of producing a sensor body for the semiconductor sensor. The length (L1) in the direction in which the center line (C) of a portion at which a weight section (5) and an additional weight section (3) are joined is set less than the length (L2) in the direction in which the center line (C) of a support section (7) extends. The weight section (5) and the additional weight section (3) are received in a space (15) surrounded by the support section (7). The weight section (5) and the additional weight section (3) are formed in dimensions and shapes that enable them to move in the space (15).
Patent GB-2463230-A (GB)
Title: Provision of emergency call service in a cellular communication system
Inventor: ROSIK CHRISTOPHE
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: A cellular communications system is provided in which a user device selects a cell with which to register based on whether or not the cell can provide an emergency call service without redirection. This determination is preferably determined having reference to a radio access technology associated with the candidate cell and, where the cell is an E-UTRA cell, having reference to information provided in system information output by the cell. The invention endures that a UE in "Limited Service" mode can make emergency calls with the cell on which it is camped.
Patent GB-2465542-A (GB)
Title: Use of auxiliary electrodes in RF heating
Inventor: PERKIN ROBERT MELSON
IPC: A23B4/07
Filed: 2008-11-25
Abstract: To enable a practical RF oven to heat a wide range of product volumes for different operations such as baking or defrosting, an auxiliary removable box shaped metal electrode 8 is inserted underneath the product 3 to be processed. This electrode has a cross-sectional area comparable to that of the product to be heated and a height which minimizes any air gap above the product, subject to processing requirements. A polymer holder 13 (fig 6) may hold an appropriate number of auxiliary electrodes 8,8' so as to match the area of the product(s)3,3'. A polymer enclosure 5 separates the main electrodes 1,2 from the product chamber. Alternatively the auxiliary metal electrode may be replaced by a dielectric with a large dielectric constant of 100 or greater, for example the auxiliary electrode may comprise a polymer container 19 having modules filed with water 21. Fig 7 not shown discloses the use of ice added to the top of a product to reduce the gap under the electrode 1 and to promote uniform heating.
Patent GB-2466041-A (GB)
Title: Coated granules comprising butyrate salt
Inventor: GOETHALS LUC
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 2008-12-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to coated granules comprising butyrate salt; the butyrate salt is preferably the salt of sodium or calcium salt. The coated granules have a particle size of 0.1 mm or more, preferably 0.2 mm or more and about 2 mm or less, and preferably about 1 mm or less. The coated granules may comprise a binder and a coating. Further, the butyrate salt can be combined with another active ingredient which may be chosen from the group consisting of plant extracts, prebiotic compounds, probiotics, yeast extracts, middle-length chain fatty acids, unsaturated long chain fatty acids, lactate salt, fat soluble vitamin, and toxin absorbing compound. The coated granules are used as an animal feed supplement. Coating the salt improves the handling characteristics and lessens or removes its odour.
Patent GB-2466663-A (GB)
Title: Altering Maximum Power Supply to Smart Card
Inventor: DONG OLIVIER
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2009-01-05
Abstract: A smart card (5) provided in a mobile device (3) is powered by the device and a maximum power supply value, which may be changed, is defined by the device to control the power drawn by the smart card. The smart card or the mobile device may renegotiate the maximum power supply level for the smart card without having to reset the mobile device. This provides the mobile device with dynamic control of the power drawn by the smart card, which can help the mobile device to optimize the power saving management. Also claimed is outputting an Answer to Reset (ATR) or Terminal Capabilities signal indicating whether or not the smart card can renegotiate the maximum power supply value.
Patent GB-2458744-A (GB)
Title: Coating a foam substrate with polyurethane
Inventor: DOW ANDREW CAMPBELL
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 2009-01-26
Abstract: A method of making a laminate structure comprising the step of applying a liquid layer comprising polyurethane, directly on to the surface of a foam substrate. The foam may be expanded polyethylene. The polyurethane may be applied using a plural component spray method. Articles produced by such a method may be for use as props/costumes or as protective wear.
Patent GB-2460747-A (GB)
Title: Delaying requests from a directory to a cache until previous transfers have completed
Inventor: THANTRY HARIHARAN
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2009-06-04
Abstract: A computer system has several caching agents, such as processors, each of which has a cache. A directory is used to manage the caches. When an agent C1 wishes to modify a cache line which is owned by a different agent C2, it sends a request for ownership RdO to the directory D. The directory then sends a request FwdO to the current owner of the cache line to transfer it to the requesting agent. If the directory receives a second request RdO for the same cache line before the first request has been completed, it waits before sending another transfer request FwdO. The length of the delay is such that the second transfer request is received immediately after the data transfer DataM completes. The delay may be calculated from the response Cmp to the original transfer request.
Patent GB-2472090-A (GB)
Title: A lighting system
Inventor: KILBY ROSS MICHAEL
IPC: B60Q3/02
Filed: 2009-07-24
Abstract: A lighting system for an emergency exit from an occupied space comprising an array of lighting elements 15, 16 located around the emergency exit to illuminate the exit and facilitate egress for an occupant of the space. Sensors 12, 13, 14 detect one or more trigger conditions and a control unit actuates the lighting elements in response to a first trigger condition from any of the sensors. The sensors comprise an impulse detector operable to send a signal to the control unit indicating that the impulse detector has experienced an impulse, and a roll and/or pitch detector operable to send a signal to the control unit indicating that the roll and/or pitch detector has experienced roll and/or pitch, wherein upon detection of the first trigger condition the control unit actuates one or more of the lighting elements to illuminate the exit.
Patent GB-2463135-A (GB)
Title: Cassette based power meter
Inventor: ROESSINGH JORDAN ROBERT
IPC: B62M1/36
Filed: 2009-08-11
Abstract: A power sensing assembly on an apparatus wherein a drive gear arrangement is drivingly interconnected with a driven wheel and is driven by a chain drive during operation of a rotatable pedal assembly. The drive gear assembly includes an internal cavity 36 in which a torque sensing arrangement is positioned for measuring torque applied by a user to the drive gear arrangement through the chain drive and the pedal assembly. The drive gear arrangement may comprise a hollow cassette 28 defining the internal cavity. The torque sensing arrangement may comprise a torque measurement assembly having at least one torque sensing element 52 mounted between the cassette and a freehub. The torque sensing arrangement may comprise a strain gauge. The torque sensing arrangement may comprise an electronics assembly configured to process signals provided by the torque sensing element. The power sensing assembly may include a velocity sensor which detects rotation of a wheel of the apparatus. The processor may determine power associated with the applied force to the pedal assembly from the torque measured by the torque sensing assembly and angular velocity information provided by the velocity sensor.
Patent GB-2474715-A (GB)
Title: Aiding navigation of a marine vessel in a tidal region
Inventor: STANNAH BRIAN LESLIE RUSSELL
IPC: B63B43/02
Filed: 2009-10-26
Abstract: An electronic navigation apparatus is provided for aiding navigation of a marine vessel comprising: a means for determining the position, speed and direction of the vessel; a means for calculating a predicted arrival time at points in a monitored zone, the zone being selected based on at least the position of the vessel; means for calculating the water depth at points in the monitored zone, by applying tide data to depth data for the respective predicted arrival times; and means for determining whether the expected water depth is sufficient for safe passage of the vessel. A GPS receiver may be used to determine the position, speed and direction of the vessel. An electronic navigation chart may provide depth information. The predicted arrival time may take into account tidal flow rates. If the expected depth is insufficient for safe passage of the vessel, an alert may be generated. Calculated expected depths may be calibrated via measured depths from a depth sounder. In a further embodiment a navigation arrangement is provided for determining whether the marine vessel is expected to be able to pass beneath an overhead obstruction.