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Patent GB-2435529-A (GB)
Title: Controlling parallel generators
Inventor: HU LIHUA
IPC: G05F1/10
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A generator having a voltage control transfer function and machine characteristic 20 is controlled by comparison 22 of an output voltage Vout with a target voltage 28. Target voltage 28 is provided by comparison 23 of a reference voltage Vcmd with a voltage 27 that is derived by applying a specific processor gain 26 to a current error value 25. Current error value 25 is obtained from a difference between a measured current value Imeas and a reference current value Icmd. When gain 26 is set at zero, generator control is by reference to the voltage reference Vcmd and when gain 26 is set at greater than zero, generator control is by reference to the reference current value Icmd. Gain 26 may provide a slope characteristic (fig 3, 32) between a target voltage and measured electrical current. Gain 26 may be alternated between a value of zero and greater than zero by a switch. This control system may be used in an electrical power generator, possibly where two or more generators are used in parallel, and may be incorporated into a gas turbine engine. It may be used in aircraft engines, and may enable generators to function reliably, either alone or in parallel, and without conflicting in power provision.
Patent GB-2436403-A (GB)
Title: Earthing unit for solar panel array
Inventor: BERRY MARTYN JOHN CHARLES
IPC: H02H3/16
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: A unit for earthing the positive side of a solar panel array via a high resistance path, comprising an enclosure 2 housing a rail-type mounting which carries a first terminal block 20 which connects a negative input 4 of the unit to a negative output 8 and a second terminal block which connects a positive input 6 of the device to a positive output 10, the second terminal block also being connected to one side of a series circuit of a high value resistor 28 and a fuse 32 whose other side is adapted to be connected to earth 34. The rail type mounting may be a DIN rail.
Patent GB-2436377-A (GB)
Title: Data processing hardware for non-negative matrix factorisation
Inventor: SMITH EUAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F17/16
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: The invention relates to data-processing hardware accelerators and related methods for matrix factorisation especially non-negative matrix factorisation (NMF). Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for driving electroluminescent displays such as OLED displays (figs. 1a, 1b). A matrix factorisation hardware accelerator for factorising an input matrix (Q, fig. 4b) into a pair of matrices (R, C) comprises a first memory 408 storing elements of first factor matrix (R); a second memory 406 storing elements of second factor matrix (C); a grid of processors 402, coupled to the first and second memories to perform a plurality of NMF operations in parallel; and a controller 406 to control writing of input matrix (Q) into grid of processors 402 and to write elements of first and second factor matrices (R,C) into the first and second memory stores. A processor block 402 may also comprise at least one multiply-add unit and a processor memory block.
Patent GB-2430234-A (GB)
Title: Gripping device for elongate element
Inventor: DINGLEY TERENCE RAYMOND
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 2006-09-14
Abstract: A gripping device comprises at least one elongate opening 4 for receiving an elongate element, a rack 4d and pinion 5 , and means (e.g. a spring 6) for bringing the pinion 5 into engagement with an elongate element located in the said opening. The pinion 5 is mounted for translational movement in a slot 4e' having an longitudinal axis set at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis of the opening 4. A force component exerted on an elongate element located in the said opening causes the pinion to move in the slot towards the elongate element.
Patent GB-2441966-A (GB)
Title: Furniture support with detachable legs
Inventor: CHO NELSON
IPC: A47B13/02
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A detachable supporting framework (1) includes a central support (10) having a threaded hole (122) therein to secure it to a chair or table, and three or more inclined yoke members (14) spaced around the support. Each yoke member including first (144) and second (146) yoke arms and a threaded hole (148) through the first yoke arm. Three or more fasteners (22), equal in number to the yoke members. Each fastener is driven through the second threaded hole into a gap (142) between the first and second yoke arms prior to fitment of the hollow legs (30), a leg is fitted to each yoke member. Each leg includes an aperture (32) proximate one end and having a diameter smaller than that of the fastener so that the fastener cannot be unscrewed out of the aperture in the leg. The yoke members are thus received in one end of the legs with the apertures aligned with the fasteners. Insertion of a tool, which may be an allen key, see figures 3 to 5, and further rotating of the threaded fastener (22) pushes the two halves of the yoke into a gripping engagement with one of the hollow legs (30 Fig 4). In an alternative embodiment, see figures 8 and 9, a pair of supports (1) may be turned through 90 degrees and may be linked by a threaded bar (80 Fig 8). Feet members (32) may support a table top (70) located thereon.
Patent GB-2444048-A (GB)
Title: Laminate board container with moulded spout
Inventor: SPRECKELSEN HENNING VON
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A container 2 is made of a bottom portion 4 formed from laminate material such as paperboard laminated with plastics and other materials, connected to a moulded upper portion 8. The upper portion 8 is assembled from a shoulder component 10 joined to a prefabricated neck and cap component 12. The neck and cap component 12 is supplied to a filling line as a closed unit that can be located within a mould that is used to create the shoulder component 10 and join it to be bottom portion 4 of the container 2 by means of <B>in situ</B> injection moulding. In an alternative embodiment the shoulder component 10 is also prefabricated and is connected to the neck and cap component 12 as well as the bottom portion 4 by means of induction heat sealing or ultrasonic welding. The neck and cap component 12 may be a sports cap fitment.
Patent GB-2444705-A (GB)
Title: A tri-part screw with protruding lateral spikes
Inventor: SCOTT SEAN
IPC: A61B17/86
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: A tri-part screw which has protruding lateral spikes once assembled. The device may comprise an outer screw 11 with an external thread, two longitudinal lateral slots and a threaded exit hole at the bottom. A middle section may comprise a metal cylinder with a ridged surface to engage the interior of the outer screw 11 and two spikes which are curved outwards to project through the lateral slots in the outer screw 11. An inner screw may have an external thread and tapered point which protrudes through the exit hole in the bottom of the outer screw 11 and a recess 1 in the top to accept a drill bit and enable good torque grip. Once assembled the three parts may form a screw with lateral spikes for fixing cortical bones or for use as a wall stud.
Patent GB-2438273-A (GB)
Title: Secure communications system wherein the source URI in a received message is cross checked with the source IP address/IPSec SA
Inventor: SAITO MAKOTO
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: The invention relates to session managers which establish secure encrypted channels with clients using a mutual authentication procedure. The session manager will store a table of related URI/URL/URNs (Uniform Resource Identifiers/Locators/Names), IP addresses and/or IPSec SAs (Internet Protocol Security Associations). When subsequent communications are received over the secure channel the URI in the received message is compared with the stored URI which is referenced using the IP address or IPSec SA. If the URIs match then the message is authenticated and allowed to proceed through the system, if not imposture is indicated and the message is dropped. The system may use SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and messages may include security data from intermediate nodes traversed in the channel.
Patent GB-2446134-A (GB)
Title: Extension for seat belt buckle
Inventor: CLEMENTS JULIAN PAUL
IPC: B60R22/10
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: An extension for a seat belt buckle comprises a length of flexible or rigid material 1 that is adapted at one end 2 to fit into the existing seatbelt buckle 3 and at the other end 4 it is adapted to anchor an additional seatbelt buckle 5. The existing seatbelt tongue 6 connects to the additional seatbelt buckle 5.
Patent GB-2433062-A (GB)
Title: Neck of a container in particular a sachet
Inventor: HUEMMLER CHRISTOPH
IPC: B65D75/54
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a neck for filling and/or emptying a container, in particular a sachet, comprising ribs (4) that are formed in the lower neck region. The surfaces of the container, in particular sachet, can be fixed, heat-sealed or welded onto said ribs and at least one electronic component (8) is located in the gap (5) between two ribs (4). The exterior of the gap (5) is covered by a surface, in particular a wall.
Patent GB-2434607-A (GB)
Title: Annular spring activated seal with bypass
Inventor: KREUGER SVEN
IPC: E21B21/00
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A system for providing an active pressure differential (APD) within a wellbore is disclosed. The system comprising an APD device having an outer housing 752 and a fluid pump component and an annular seal assembly 762 for providing a fluid seal between the housing of the APD device and a wellbore sidewall. The seal assembly comprises a seal element that is radially set against the wellbore sidewall by a spring to provide a fluid seal and a fluid passage that allows wellbore fluids to bypass the seal element as the APD device and annular seal assembly are run into the wellbore. The seal may be activated by a sliding sleeve mechanism 764 and the spring may be a mechanical or fluid type device or a series of spring members arranged circumferentially around the housing.
Patent GB-2451096-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing a powdered fluoropolymer blend
Inventor: COATES MICHAEL
IPC: C08J3/12
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: A method for the preparation of a modified fluoropolymer powdered material comprises suspending solid fluoropolymer particles together with PTFE particles in an aqueous carrier, which is frozen and the frozen carrier is then removed by sublimation at sub-atmospheric pressure to produce a dry powder of modified fluoropolymer particles. The fluoropolymer is preferably perfluoromethyl vinyl ether (MFA).
Patent GB-2438111-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus to deliver energy in a well system
Inventor: SMITH DAVID RANDOLPH
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus for insertion of a conduit into a well system bore to introduce a reactant fluid over a subterranean catalyst to initiate decomposition of the reactant fluid which resultant energy release may be utilized to perform work or perform heating of the subterranean environment. The reaction may be further accelerated by the addition of a fuel down into the reaction chamber or blended with the reactant fluid at a surface location. Reaction products can be jetted from a reaction chamber orifice against the proximal surface of the well system bore which may be either a production zone for the purpose of stimulating production or against a casing to perforate the casing and expose the production zone adjacent such perforation. The energy released from said catalytic reaction and subsequent combustion of fuels may also be used for cutting, welding, powering pumps, compressors, turbines, generators, or to heat well system fluids, pipes, subterranean reservoir fluids, subterranean solids, and completion devices in the well system.
Patent GB-2447354-A (GB)
Title: Modular electrode arrays for EEG measurement
Inventor: RANTALA BORJE
IPC: A61B5/0478
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: A plurality of generally identical modular sensor arrays 10 each having a single array connector 16 are applied to a patient with connectors routed to a monitor (30, 38) either via two separate cables (fig 2 28,25) or a single cable (34 fig 3) having a dual input connector (36 fig 3). Each array may have three or more electrodes and be attached using adhesives.
Patent GB-2458449-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access to a cellular communication network
Inventor: NEIL DAVID
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: A network element for providing access to a cellular communication network via a communication cell comprises signal processing logic arranged to broadcast within the communication cell an access control indicator, and upon receipt of a cell-based message from a wireless communication unit within the communication cell, to determine whether to provide the wireless communication unit access to the cellular communication network via the communication cell. If it is determined not to provide the wireless communication unit access, the signal processing logic is further arranged to transmit an access reject message to the wireless communication unit.
Patent GB-2459888-A (GB)
Title: Capacitive switch
Inventor: GOURLAY JAMES
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: A capacitive sensing apparatus 10 that incorporates a light guide 16 having a light scattering means 20 for illumination of the apparatus. The apparatus has a capacitive sensor 14 mounted on a substrate 12 that provides a capacitive sensing area for generating an electric field that emanates from the apparatus. A light source 18 is arranged in optical communication with the light scattering means 20 via the light guide. This arrangement acts to mitigate the effects of interference between the capacitive sensor and the light source. When an opaque substrate is employed an air gap is located between the substrate and the light guide so as to provide a substantially uniform illumination across the light guide. Appropriate selection of the refractive indices of the light guide, n 9 , and a transparent substrate, ns, provides the same desired uniform illumination in alternative embodiments. The capacitive sensing apparatus finds particular application within a touch sensitive display.
Patent GB-2461031-A (GB)
Title: Printing of lottery tickets
Inventor: GROTKOWSKI DION
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2008-06-17
Abstract: When printing a row of lottery tickets each ticket has variable image constituting game data printed onto a base layer on a substrate and a series of covering layers including at least one sealing layer and at least one scratch-off layer. Onto the scratch-off layer is printed a multi-colour digital image for each ticket using a variable image printing system. The image of each ticket may be different to the image of adjacent tickets. At least part of the scratch-off layer can be left free from printed overlay graphics and the multi-colour digital image can be printed subsequently at a different location from the ticket manufacturing location. The graphics can indicate different values for different ones of the tickets. The tickets in the row can be of different lengths and the graphics can be different for different length ones of the tickets. The multi-colour images may be printed using an ink jet or a laser printer.
Patent GB-2450802-A (GB)
Title: Process for manufacturing fibre-on-end materials
Inventor: ARNOLD CARL BERNARD
IPC: B01D63/02
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: A process for manufacturing an article from fibres arranged on end, comprising the sequential steps: a. arranging a plurality of fibers parallel to each other, b. winding the fibres onto a rotating roll, c. rotating the roll for a time sufficient to accumulate a desired thickness of fiber material, d. heating the accumulated fibres material to at least partially fuse its fibers to each other. e. allowing the at least partially fused fiber material to cool to ambient temperature, f. slitting the at least partially fused fibres material, g. removing the slit material from the cooled roll, h. flattening it to form a ribbon, or mat, j. forming a stack comprising the ribbons or sections cut from one or more ribbons or mats, k. compressing and fusing the stack into a solid, and I. skiving fiber-on-end material of a desired thickness from the solid. The process is particularly used for producing hollow fibre membranes and material for clothing items. Where the skived material is a porous membrane or capillary array, the fibres comprise sheath core or "islands in the sea" fibres. A solvent may further be used to dissolve a component of the fibres and produce a membrane with micro-projections.
Patent GB-2459721-A (GB)
Title: Burst disc replacement apparatus
Inventor: WALTON PHILIP ALAN CHARLES
IPC: F17C13/06
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: A burst disc replacement apparatus features a magazine 114 with first and second burst discs 16, 118. The first burst disc 116 seals a flow path in a container, such as containing a cryogenic cooling gas under pressure. In the case that the first burst disc 116 is ruptured, the second burst disc 118 can be moved to seal the container, via a translation mechanism, which is in example, rotational in the embodiment of fig.2, or linearly displaceable in the embodiment of fig.5. The apparatus may find application in the storage of cryogenic cooling gas to cool magnets in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) apparatus. The ready availability of the second burst disc may negate the need for an immediate call out of an engineer, allowing the MRI apparatus to be kept online in the meantime.
Patent GB-2464516-A (GB)
Title: Self heated carbon monoxide sensor
Inventor: SALEHI ALIREZA
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 2008-10-17
Abstract: A highly sensitive self heated tin oxide (SnO2) carbon monoxide sensor comprises a SnO2thin film deposited on a glass substrate by chemical vapour deposition (CVD) using diluted SnCl4solution as precursor. The application of the semiconductor sensing film itself as a heater, by applying an ac voltage to it, enhances the sensitivity of the gas sensor over the use of an external heater. The self heated sensor also decreases the power consumption of the sensor and may be smaller and cheaper to produce.
Patent GB-2464967-A (GB)
Title: Adding a Data Item to a Composition of Data Items
Inventor: BALINSKY HELEN
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A method for adding a data item e.g, an image to a composition of data items, including at least two data items which are partially adjacent with respect to one another which defines at least one composite corner. The method defines a vertex of a data item as a free vertex if it does not lie substantially on, against or within a boundary of another data item and the composition is defined by a first convex polygon determined by joining all contiguous free vertices of the at least two data items using straight line segments. The method further includes selecting a candidate data item from a set of data items; selecting a candidate position in the composition which is substantially on or against a composite corner, or within a boundary of another data item adjacent to a composite corner and placing the selected data item at the candidate position to create a further composition. If this composition still defines a convex polygon then the placement is accepted, if not then the position is marked as unsuitable for the item and an alternative position(if available) is tried. If no further positions are available then another item is tried and if no further items are available then the method stops. Aesthetic considerations may also be applied during the method to determine if an item should be placed or if the composition can be deemed complete.
Patent GB-2452231-A (GB)
Title: High-strength steel sheet excellent in stretchability, stretch flangeability, and weldability
Inventor: NAKAYA MICHIHARU
IPC: C21D9/46
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: A high-strength steel sheet which has a tensile strength in, e.g., the 980-MPa class or above, is satisfactory in stretchability, stretch flangeability, and spot weldability, and has excellent delayed-fracture resistance. The steel sheet comprises a steel whose chemical composition contains 0.12-0.25% C, 1.0-3.0% Si, 1.5-3.0% Mn, up to 0.15% P, up to 0.02% S, and up to 0.4% Al, the remainder being iron and incidental impurities, and the ratio of the content of Si to that of C, Si/C, being 7-14 by mass. A vertical section of the steel sheet has microstructures which comprise 1) at least 50% bainitic ferrite, 2) at least 3% lathy residual austenite, and 3) blocky residual austenite contained in an amount of 1% to a half of the proportion of the lathy residual austenite, each proportion in % being based on all structures, and 4) the blocky second phase has an average size of 10 žm or smaller.
Patent GB-2470946-A (GB)
Title: Snowboard including a seat and steering mechanism
Inventor: GODWIN THOMAS ALEXANDER
IPC: A63C5/03
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: An adaptor for a snowboard 10 includes a seat 15 attached to the rear of the snowboard 10 and two outrigger skis 5 attached pivotally to the front of the snowboard 10 acting as a steering mechanism. A rider can manipulate the angle of the outrigger skis 5 via handles 7 or footrests 3 to alter their direction to steer the snowboard. The seat 15 may include runners 11.
Patent GB-2457205-A (GB)
Title: Floor or joist support/reinforcement system, and support/reinforcement therefor
Inventor: ALLEN DEAN STANLEY
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a floor or joist support/reinforcement system comprising: a joist for supporting a floor, the joist comprising a main body portion of substantially uniform cross-sectional area and an end portion whose cross-sectional area is less than that of the main body portion, and a support/reinforcement for supporting and/or reinforcing the joist, the support/reinforcement providing support for and/or strength to at least part of the end portion of the joist. The present invention also provides a support/reinforcement for, a kit and a method of providing a floor or joist support/reinforcement system.
Patent GB-2457619-A (GB)
Title: Interactive entertainment
Inventor: SPYRES MICHAEL
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2009-06-22
Abstract: An on line entertainment system is provided which involves one or more servers and client stations for the provision of games whereby the interaction between the player and the game server results in the production of various screen shots on the players display which provide the ability for the player to decide whether to participate in a game and enables the player to select both the nature of the game and method of game play.
Patent GB-2471660-A (GB)
Title: Shield
Inventor: HAWKE ANDREW JAMES
IPC: F41H3/00
Filed: 2009-07-04
Abstract: A Shield comprises to provide a defence for physical protection includes an electronics display (1.1) which is supplied with images from a real time camera or library images. The shield is adapted to replicate the surrounding visual environment to provide for concealment of personnel or assets behind the shield so that their presence is less visually apparent to the threat/target or alternatively to allow the user to make their presence more apparent or to communicate messages.