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Patent GB-2410613-A (GB)
Title: Terahertz quantum cascade laser
Inventor: BARBIERI STEFANO
IPC: H01S5/028
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: A laser comprising: a substrate comprising a bulk region and a conducting layer; an active region (11) comprising a quantum cascade structure provided on a first surface of the substrate (12) such that said active region (11) is electrically connected to said conducting layer, first and second contacts (16, 17) being disposed on opposite sides of said active region (11); and an active region contact (31) provided to said active region (11) such that a potential may be applied between said active region contact (31) and said first and second contacts (16, 17) to cause said active region (11) to lase.
Patent GB-2420453-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic detent for an electric motor
Inventor: KEHR ULRICH
IPC: H02P3/00
Filed: 2005-09-14
Abstract: In order to control the rest position of an air cored rotor a ferromagnetic element 16, which aligns the rotor with the permanent magnets of the stator13, is secured to the rotor. The element may comprise a two or four lobed plate16, a ring with radially extending projections or a pair of individual elements arranged diametrically either side of the rotor axis. The arrangement may be applied to an a commutated rotor machine which may include a bell-type armature 11 - fig1 or a disk rotor 11 - fig9. In an alternative arrangement the element may be formed on the stator of a brushless motor and cooperates with the rotor magnets - fig8.
Patent GB-2422878-A (GB)
Title: Floating apparatus for deploying in a marine current for gaining energy
Inventor: MACKIE GRAEME CHARLES
IPC: F03B13/10
Filed: 2005-11-17
Abstract: A floating, semi-submerged, tethered device that supports a horizontal axis turbine and power generation equipment for extracting kinetic energy from a tidal stream or ocean current. A submerged body 1 is supported by surface piercing struts 2 of small water plane area (fig 6). The device is tethered to the seabed by a spread of mooring lines 12 that are deployed both into and away from the direction of the tidal current. A horizontal axis turbine 4 harnesses energy from the water flow and drives a generator housed within the body. A horizontal strut hydrofoil 24 corrects the trim of the device when subject to varying loads from the mooring system and can also be used to dampen pitch motion. Rudder flaps in the struts 25 can be used to counteract roll motion. Power is exported from the device to the seabed by an umbilical 17. A thrusters 22 can be used to constrain the rotation of the device about its mooring system to prevent excessive twist building up between the mooring lines and the power export umbilical.
Patent GB-2422665-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for testing the emissions, content or permeability of materials
Inventor: WOOLFENDEN ELIZABETH ANGELA
IPC: G01N15/08
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: An apparatus for testing the emissions, content or permeability of samples of materials, comprises at least two sample chambers (5a,5b), each in communication with a receiver (9a,9b) for a sorbent trap (10a,10b), a gas inlet conduit (2) having at least two gas delivery conduits (3a,3b), arranged to deliver gas to respective sample chambers, and at least two gas-flow impedance devices (4a,4b), arranged to control the flow of gas through respective sample chambers and through respective sorbent traps. The gas-flow impedance devices preferably comprise a body of porous material and serve to ensure that the rate of flow of gas is substantially the same through each and every sample chamber, regardless of whether a given sample chamber is in use, with a sorbent trap in place or not, or if different sorbent traps are in use for the different sample chambers.
Patent GB-2419243-A (GB)
Title: Battery charger for batteries having different chemistries
Inventor: JOHNSON TODD W
IPC: H01M10/00
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: Cordless power tools 25 may be powered by batteries having a lithium-based chemistry, a nickel-cadmium chemistry, or a nickel-metal-hydride chemistry. A battery charger of the invention is operable to charge all of these batteries. The charger may have a controller which identifies the lithium-based chemistry of a battery by receiving a signal from an identification component in the battery, and then apply a charging algorithm depending on the battery chemistry. The charger may also identify one of a nominal voltage and a nominal voltage range of a battery.
Patent GB-2425863-A (GB)
Title: Data processor monitor with a timer and control logic that sends s control signal to the processor if a set address is not accessed
Inventor: PEDLEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F11/30
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: Disclosed is monitor logic 20 for a data processor 40 and method of operating the logic to detect if the processor is operating as anticipated. The monitor consists of a timer 27 to measure a preset time, detection logic 24 to detect a data or instruction access to a preset address and control logic to send a control signal to the processor if the data access is not detected during the preset time. The control signal makes the processor perform a preset operation. The monitor may be able to detect a data access to a plurality of address which may be adjacent. The monitor may have a data input and output store able to receive and store, the addresses that are to be monitored, the length of time for the timer and the details of the preset operation. The monitor may monitor the data buses to detect the data access instructions. The monitor may have an input to receive a signal from the processor such that if the monitor does not receive the signal from the processor during a second preset time the monitor sends a control signal to the processor. The control signal may be a processor reset signal or to switch to a preset address. The time may be reset when the data access is detected. The data processor may be an image processor working in secure and non-secure domains.
Patent GB-2437967-A (GB)
Title: Automated lockerbank
Inventor: BARRE JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: G07F17/12
Filed: 2006-05-13
Abstract: A locker 1 for the deposit and collection of good comprises a compartment having a door 4, and a controller 2 which cooperates with a user interface 3 to control the door so as to regulate access to the compartment. The locker is characterised in that the compartment includes a moveable internal wall 10, displaceable relative to the door so as to lie substantially adjacent the door when the door is closed. A sensor 14 may be provided to sense the position of the wall. A lock, preferably controlled by the controller, may prevent displacement of the wall, preferably the lock permits movement in a first selected direction while preventing movement in the opposite direction. The wall may be resiliently biased towards the door by a biasing means such as a spring, wherein in use the spring is preferably loaded by displacement of the wall away from the door by a user. The compartment may by accessed via a hinged door or alternatively a slidable drawer, wherein the aforementioned door comprises the front wall of the drawer and the moveable internal wall is mounted on the drawer housing. Closing 5 and locking 6 means may be provided to close the door and lock it once it is fully closed.
Patent GB-2441763-A (GB)
Title: Building block with connection formation and engaging formations
Inventor: MOODY ROBERT
IPC: B66C1/66
Filed: 2006-09-16
Abstract: A building block 10 comprises a connection formation 20 to releasably connect a lifting device 22 to the block. The connection formation may be embedded in the block and retained by a plate 24. The connection formation may comprise an internally threaded member which receives an externally threaded member 26 with an eye 28 for connection with the lifting device. The block may comprise projections 14 on its upper face 12 which correspond to recesses 18 on its lower face 16, allowing two like blocks to engage. The block may be made of a settable, cementitious material such as concrete. Also disclosed are a method of forming such a block and a mould (Fig. 6) for forming such a block.
Patent GB-2435019-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle front suspension and steering arrangement
Inventor: GLOVER ANTHONY RICHARD
IPC: B62K25/24
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: A motorcycle front suspension and steering arrangement comprising a front wheel 101, a first assembly 102 carrying the front wheel 101 and a second assembly 127 forming a pair of handlebars H, wherein the first assembly 102 is connected to the motorcycle by means of swinging arms 106, 107 joining the first assembly 101 using spherical joints 110, 111. The spherical joints 110. 111 lie on the steering axis S of the assembly. The second assembly 127 is joined to the first assembly 102 by a structure allowing relative linear movement of the two, and to the motorcycle structure by a link which constrains movement of the bars in at least one direction while leaving the bars free to move in other directions. The link may be a 'dog-bone' link with a spherical joint 139,140 at each end, or may be a curved track-and-carriage arrangement. A degree of lateral compliance may be provided between one of the swinging arms and its associated spherical joint.
Patent GB-2432159-A (GB)
Title: Protected 1-hydroxy-2-oxo-omega-amino-butanes & -pentanes as synthetic intermediates for peripherally-selective inhibitors of dopamine-beta-hydroxylase
Inventor: LEARMOUTH DAVID ALEXANDER
IPC: C07D233/84
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: The organosilyl group is preferably trialkylsilyl (e.g. tert-butyldimethyl silyl), phenyldialkylsilyl, alkyldiphenylsilyl or triphenylsilyl.
Patent GB-2447672-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle manoeuvring aids
Inventor: GREENWOOD JEREMY JOHN
IPC: B60D1/58
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A vehicle 1 towing a trailer 4 is fitted with three video cameras 5, 6, 7 fitted to the rear of the vehicle and on each door mirror. A view from any camera can be presented to the driver on a display 11. A predicted trailer path, calculated in a computing unit 10, is also presented to the driver on the display 11 as guide lines overlaid on the camera view. The computing unit 10 is also configured to calculate a hitch angle between the trailer and the vehicle by tracking the position of a trailer-mounted marker (24, 25, figure 2) in the camera view. Methods for tracking obstacles close to the path of a vehicle, detecting the presence of a trailer attached to a vehicle and assisting the attachment of a trailer to a vehicle are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2447842-A (GB)
Title: Mop head with scrubbing member
Inventor: YOUNG RONALD ALEXANDER SCOT
IPC: A47L13/20
Filed: 2007-03-24
Abstract: A mop head has a mop swab 20, and a scrubber 31,30 separated by a interstitial wall 18. The scrubber 31,30 being bought into use when the mop swab 20 can not cope with particularly hard to remove stains.
Patent GB-2435168-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical sensing circuit having high dynamic range
Inventor: KAISER TIMOTHY D
IPC: G01N27/26
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: An electronic sensing circuit for an electrochemical gas sensor cell providing high dynamic range is described. The electronic circuit utilizes an amplifier with a resistive feedback element to provide high sensibility linear sensing of low detected gas concentrations. The electronic circuit also provides the ability to source sufficient current to prevent the electrochemical gas sensor cell from becoming biased under very high gas concentration conditions. This operation is enabled by adding a non-linear element in the feedback path of the amplifier, which non-linear element begins to conduct during the high gas concentration conditions.
Patent GB-2434694-A (GB)
Title: Diode array architecture for addressing nanoscale resistive memory arrays
Inventor: TRIPSAS NICHOLAS H
IPC: H01L27/102
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: The present memory structure includes thereof a first conductor (BL), a second conductor (WL), a resistive memory cell (130) connected to the second conductor (WL), a first diode (134) connected to the resistive memory cell (130) and the first conductor (BL), and oriented in the forward direction from the resistive memory cell (130) to the first conductor (BL), and a second diode (132) connected to the resistive memory cell (130) and the first conductor (BL), in parallel with the first diode (134), and oriented in the reverse direction from the resistive memory cell (130) to the first conductor (BL). The first and second diodes (134, 132) have different threshold voltages.
Patent GB-2445627-A (GB)
Title: Method and arrangement for providing content to multimedia devices
Inventor: AALTONEN JANNE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: Arrangement and method for providing content to multimedia devices, in particular mobile multimedia devices, wherein a content portal provides content to the devices in a form requiring a rights object or key to enable use thereof, a rights object portal provides rights objects to the devices and advertisements which are associated with the rights objects are also provided. Upon receipt of the rights object with an associated commercial message, the user is exposed to the advertisement in conjunction with use of the content.
Patent GB-2444577-A (GB)
Title: A grass treatment device
Inventor: SLATER TOM
IPC: A01B45/00
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: A grass treatment device 101 comprises a first grass treatment element disposed towards a front portion of said device; a second grass treatment element disposed towards a rear portion of said device and a third grass treatment element in the form of a grass cutting tool 104, disposed between the first and second grass treatment elements. A fourth grass treatment element is provided, connectable between the first grass treatment element and the grass cutting tool. The grass treatment elements are elongate and have their longitudinal axes disposed substantially parallel to each other. The grass treatment device is characterised in that the fourth grass treatment element is configured to be displaced from the position located between said first grass treatment element and the grass cutting tool in order to enable the distance between the longitudinal axis of said first grass treatment element and the longitudinal axis of said grass cutting tool to be adjusted. Preferably the first grass treatment element is a front roller 102 and the fourth grass treatment element, a groomer 103, or a brush. Advantageously the height of the front roller is adjustable by means of a knob 105, to allow for controlling a mowing height or depth of grooming or brushing.
Patent GB-2451240-A (GB)
Title: Spatial data validation system utilising rule tree
Inventor: DEAN RASHEED
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-07-23
Abstract: A system to enable a user to validate data in a database of spatial data defining geometric objects. The system comprises a data store storing data schema, said data schema defining allowed formats for a rule tree having a set of nodes defining a rule. A graphical user interface (GUI) enables a user to build one or more rules for operating on said database of geometric objects by displaying a graphical representation of a rule tree. A user can build a tree based rule or an action for operating on a dataset of spatial objects by selecting menus for a respective node in the tree.
Patent GB-2444626-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic spectacles counter weight attached by tubular extrusion slide on connector
Inventor: FAIRCLOUGH MAX
IPC: G02C5/12
Filed: 2007-12-04
Abstract: A spectacles counterbalance device comprising a tubular slide on connector figure 9 (and figure 11) to fit the glasses temple arms or fulcrum areas and a rearwards extending beam or wire projection with a counterbalance weight or mass attached at its end, the wire or beam being so shaped as to slide into the tubular slide on connector extrusion with a telescoping action to facilitate the adjustment of the counter balance effect and for storage. The invention preferably is used together with a nose pad or brow pad arrangement, perhaps of generic design; that preferably prevents the excessive spectacle movement about the wearers head. Although the invention is specified to fit onto any spectacles frame, purpose built spectacles may preferably comprise the invention possibly fitted in conjunction with a nose or brow pad.
Patent GB-2448579-A (GB)
Title: Painting apparatus with a paint supply dip-tube assembly
Inventor: WALCOT RUTH ELIZABETH
IPC: B05C17/00
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: A painting apparatus 10 comprising a paint module 20, an applicator assembly 50, and a dip-tube assembly (80, figure 7) containing a pump 60. The paint module 20 has a container receiving section (22, figure 1A) which is closeable by a releasably attachable lid 23, the applicator assembly 50 being fluidly connectable to liquid in the container receiving section (22) via the dip-tube assembly (80). The lid 23 includes an aperture to allow the dip-tube assembly (70) to pass therethrough and submerge the pump (60) in the liquid. There may be a lid detection feature so as to only allow the pump to operate when the lid id closed and there is an independent claim to this feature. There is also an independent claim to a paint composition.
Patent GB-2459259-A (GB)
Title: Portable solar energy storage apparatus
Inventor: CHEN ZHI-GANG
IPC: F21S9/03
Filed: 2008-04-14
Abstract: A solar energy storage apparatus comprises a container 4, 5 having a solar cell 2 and a lead-acid battery 1 assembled in an accommodating space 6 within the container 4, 5. An opto-electronic conversion circuit 10 is connected between the solar cell and the battery such that the solar energy can be converted and stored in the battery as chemical energy. Further, a fixture is combined with the accommodating container. The fixture may be a post 8 and spike 9 for inserting into the ground or a pedestal (12, fig 4) for fixing on a wall.
Patent GB-2448601-A (GB)
Title: Indicating actual fuel economy of a vehicle compared to claimed fuel economy
Inventor: STACY PAUL ROWAN
IPC: G01F9/00
Filed: 2008-04-17
Abstract: A device for measuring the fuel consumption of a vehicle comprises fuel flow measuring means operative to generate a fuel signal indicative of the volume of fuel used in a predetermined time interval, GPS tracker means operative to generate a vehicle position signal indicative of the distance travelled by the vehicle in the predetermined time interval, and control means comprising storage means operative to generate a claimed fuel economy signal from data stored on the storage means indicative of the vehicle manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. The control means further comprises processing means operative to process the fuel signal and the vehicle position signal to generate a vehicle fuel economy signal and to subsequently generate an output signal indicative of the difference between the vehicle fuel economy signal and the claimed fuel economy signal.
Patent GB-2448817-A (GB)
Title: Food container with rupturable partition
Inventor: JOHNSTON GLEN
IPC: B65D25/08
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: A receptacle is provided for holding two types of consumables namely an edible and a drinkable. The receptacle is a pot 10 having a partition 12, 12A therein to form two chambers 14, 16 with the partition 12, 12A forming a common wall. Means to interfere with the integrity of said common wall are provided to cause communication between said two chambers 14, 16 whereby a drinkable provided in one chamber is allowed to flow into the edibles in the other chamber. The partition 12, 12A may extend from the top to the bottom of the receptacle 10 to provide a major and minor chamber 14, 16. An aperture 26 may be provided near to the bottom of the partition with a flexible closure 28 secured thereover. The closure 28 may extend upwardly where it terminates in a ring pull 30.
Patent GB-2463064-A (GB)
Title: Electronic Payment System
Inventor: TYMM DAVID
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2008-09-01
Abstract: A method of processing a standards compliant payment system message to generate an electronic voucher via a portable electronic device. A payment request is made at a standards compliant POS terminal (105). The terminal forms a first concatenated string including (106) a card identifier, merchant identifier and amount, which first string is sent to a transaction processor as a message, wherein the first string is then sent to an acquirer for authorisation as a second message, which string is then amended to form a second string depending on whether the transaction has been accepted or declined. The first or second string is checked (107) to determine if the checked string contains a card identifier and a user identifier such that if a match is found, a further message is generated comprising the user identifier, which further message is transmitted for further validation (108) and in the event of further validation (109), a voucher (110) is transmitted to a user. The method enables a voucher to be sent to a user at the time of making a transaction so that the delivery of the voucher is associated with the transaction.
Patent GB-2455911-A (GB)
Title: Battery control system for a railway vehicle
Inventor: SHIMADA MOTOMI
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: The invention provides a highly reliable and inexpensive battery control system including several battery units bu1-6 connected in series and in parallel. Each unit bu1-6 has a battery b1-6 and a battery monitoring device m1-6 receiving power feed from the battery b1-6. A series of monitoring devices of battery units bu1-3 having batteries connected in series are connected via isolated series signal lines s12, s23 having separated potential levels. The monitoring devices of battery units bu3, bu6 having the same potential levels are connected via parallel signal lines p. An upper monitoring device ctl for outputting operation instructions to monitoring devices m1-6 and collecting data from monitoring devices m1-6 is connected via signal lines s01, s04 with monitoring devices m1, m4 of the respective series battery units bu1, bu4. Data may therefore be sent via signal line s01 and received via signal line s04 or vice versa. The monitoring devices may have several operation modes having different power consumption levels. The upper monitoring device ctl may feed power to the monitoring devices m1-m6. The system is suitable for powering railway vehicles.
Patent GB-2452896-A (GB)
Title: Handheld wagering game system and methods for conducting wagering games thereupon
Inventor: AREZINA VLADIMIR I
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a handheld gaming machine configured to play at least one game and a controller. The controller is configured to base eligibility of the handheld gaming machine for a game-related feature at least upon a location of the handheld gaming machine and/or a proximity of the handheld gaming machine to an external device.
Patent GB-2467802-A (GB)
Title: Torque transfer coupling
Inventor: REMMLER MATHIAS
IPC: F16D1/033
Filed: 2009-03-24
Abstract: A torque transfer coupling 34 of a clutch assembly 20 comprises a receptacle 44 that comprises arms 48, 50 extending from a base 46 of the receptacle 44, and a protruding tongue 76 for inserting between the arms 48, 50. The base 46 of the receptacle 44 is attached to a first disc 22 of the clutch assembly 20 and the protruding tongue 76 is attached to a second disc of the clutch assembly 20. At least one self-locking element 65, 66 which is caused to lock by centrifugal force due to use of the torque transfer coupling, may be provided. The self locking element is preferably due to tapered keys 65,66 acting against surfaces 86,88 of the protruding tongue 76.