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Patent GB-2453966-A (GB)
Title: Measuring surface emissivity and temperature of a material using infrared imaging
Inventor: OXLEY CHRISTOPHER HUNTER
IPC: G01J5/00
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: A method of measuring the surface emissivity and consequently the temperature of a first material 2 that is substantially transparent to infrared radiation. The first material 2 is temporarily or permanently mounted on a surface of a second material 7 of known emissivity. The infrared radiation emitted from the first material 2 is then measured using infrared imaging, and then the surface emissivity of the first material 2 is calculated using the measured infrared radiation emission, a spreading factor and the surface emissivity of the second material. The method is particularly suitable for measuring the surface emissivity and temperature of thin semiconductor devices.
Patent GB-2444159-A (GB)
Title: Multigate Schottky diode
Inventor: ARNOLD RONALD
IPC: H01L29/872
Filed: 2007-11-21
Abstract: A multigate Schottky diode comprises an electrically conducting active semiconductor region 4, first and second electrically connected metallic contact arms on the active semiconductor region forming ohmic contacts therewith, the ohmic contacts being spaced apart on the active semiconductor region to define a gate receiving channel there between with a plurality of electrically connected metallic gate fingers 13,14 located so as to be in contact with the active semiconductor region to form Schottky junctions, the Schottky junctions being spaced apart on the active semiconductor region and extending at least partially along the gate receiving channel.
Patent GB-2455327-A (GB)
Title: A skirt of inflatable insulating panels detachably secured to the exterior walls of a swimming pool
Inventor: BRINDLE CHRISTOPHER CHARLES
IPC: E04H4/00
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: A skirt of inflatable insulating panels detachably secured to the exterior facing walls of a swimming pool, where the walls of the pool are formed by a plastic liner supported by a metal frame. Preferably the insulating panels are made from a transparent material, thereby allowing solar energy to pass through the material and heat up the pool wall that will in turn heat up the water. The panels are preferably inflatable ribbed panels made form transparent plastic material, and more than one panel are detachably attached together to form a continuous ring around the outside of the pool. The panels are detachably attached to each via one or more zips 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 secured along two opposing ends of each panel. The panels may be joined in a manner that allows the support legs of the swimming pool to be covered or for the panels to pass in front or behind the legs. The panels are secured together around the pool in their deflated state and once inflated will contract around the pool to increase contact with the walls of the pool.
Patent GB-2455812-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for authenticating delivery of goods
Inventor: LAWSON MARCUS MAXWELL
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: Goods ordered on-line, or remotely, are assigned a goods identification token which contains a unique identifier. The recipient of the goods is assigned a recipient identification token which also includes a unique reference. At the point of delivery, both tokens are scanned and the delivery is authenticated only if the tokens form a matching pair. In one embodiment the recipient can further secure the verification process by use of a Security Code value which can be validated on or offline.
Patent GB-2456336-A (GB)
Title: Switch arrangements for series or parallel connection of windings in a starter-generator
Inventor: TRAINER DAVID REGINALD
IPC: H02P1/38
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: In an electrical machine used for both starting a gas turbine and for generating electrical power when the turbine is running at speed, the torque and MMF requirements differ significantly between the starting and generating modes (fig.1). In the prior art, the high current in the starting mode requires conductors that are over-specified for generating, leading to problems of size and weight, e.g. in aerospace applications. In accordance with the present invention (fig.2), the coils of a winding in a switched reluctance starter-generator are connected in series for operation as a starter motor. The coils are connected in parallel for operation as a generator. Fig.5 shows one phase winding of the machine, comprising four coils C1 - C4. To connect the coils in series, switch 57 is closed and switches 56a - d are opened. To connect the coils in parallel, switches 56a - d are closed and switch 57 is opened. Switches 51 and 52 connect the supply. Also disclosed is an arrangement (fig.3) of coils (32) switches (SW1, SW2) and free-wheel diodes (33 and 34) which is operable to provide a coil driving mode (fig.3a) and two free-wheel modes (figs 3b and c). In a 'soft' free-wheel mode (fig.3b) current decays while flowing around a path comprising coil 32, switch SW1 and free-wheel diode 33. In a 'hard' free-wheel mode (fig.3c) current decays while flowing around a path comprising a coil 32, free-wheel diodes 33 and 34 and the dc supply. The circuit arrangement of fig.3 may be used in the alternative series-parallel circuit of fig.4. In the circuit of fig.4, the switches 46, 49 and 50 can be operated to control the current in individual coils 45, which may be particularly important in a parallel configuration.
Patent GB-2457234-A (GB)
Title: Protecting cold water from overheating
Inventor: TUDOR DAVID
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: The vent safe device comprises a sensor 4 that monitors the temperature in the vent pipe 2 on a hot water cylinder 3 or the cold water temperature (fig 2, D) of a combined cylinder and tank (fig 2, C). If the temperature becomes too high, it shuts down the power to a heating element such as immersion heater 1. A manual button may be used to reset the device. Overheating of the water, possibly due to thermostat failure, is prevented, reducing the risk of scalding.
Patent GB-2460111-A (GB)
Title: Fuel storage and dispenser sharing a common bund area
Inventor: MOODY MARK
IPC: B60S5/02
Filed: 2008-05-19
Abstract: A storage and dispensing unit 20 comprises a liquid storage unit 30 having tanks 22, 23, 24 and 25 each containing consumable liquids. A dispensing unit 40 is illustrated which will include pumps and dispensing nozzles and the like. The storage and dispensing station 20 includes a common bund 26 formed by a containment tray to prevent leakage. The station 20 can be transported into place and connected to a suitable electrical supply, without the need for burying tanks, or separate pieces of equipment. The unit is suitable for storage and dispensing of consumables such as diesel fuel, engine oil, pollution reducing liquids, biofuels, coolant, compressed air and the like.
Patent GB-2461086-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for filling a syringe in an auto-injector
Inventor: JENNINGS DOUGLAS IVAN
IPC: A61J1/20
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: Medicament is transferred into the syringe chamber 116 of an autoinjector 110 through an adapter 118. A handle 124 at the proximal end of the adapter incorporates a port (126, figure 1) to receive a fluid container such as a vial 132. Its distal end may have a screw thread to engage with a stopper 112 in the syringe chamber. Inside the shaft of the adapter is a double-ended, hollow needle. When a vial is inserted into the port, the proximal end of the needle pierces the septum of the vial (figure 2) and its distal end subsequently pierces the resealable stopper (figure 3) to connect the vial and the syringe chamber. The adapter and stopper are retracted (figure 4), drawing fluid from the vial into the chamber. When all the fluid has transferred, the adapter is disconnected from the stopper (figure 5) and the injector is ready for use.
Patent GB-2464275-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for deforming the shape of tubular elements
Inventor: LOHBECK WILHELMUS CHRISTIANUS MARIA
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2008-10-07
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for deforming the shape of tubular elements, which comprises a compressible expansion body 18 being locatable in proximity to a surface of a tubular element 12; the outer surface of the expansion body being contactable with the surface 30 of the tubular element; means for compressing the expansion body such that its outer surface is expanded against the surface of the tubular element; and the expansion of the outer surface of the expansion body against the surface of the tubular element causing deformation of the shape of the tubular element so as to change its diameter.
Patent GB-2451371-A (GB)
Title: Method and systems for correcting transcribed audio files
Inventor: HAGER PAUL M
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: Methods and systems for correcting transcribed text. One method includes receiving audio data from one or more audio data sources and transcribing the audio data based on a voice model to generate text data. The method also includes making the text data available to a plurality of users over at least one computer network and receiving corrected text data over the at least one computer network from the plurality of users. In addition, the method can include modifying the voice model based on the corrected text data.
Patent GB-2452877-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication of MEMS capacitive microphone
Inventor: LAMING RICHARD IAN
IPC: B81C1/00
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: A method of fabricating a micro-electrical-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone comprises the steps of: depositing first 13 and second 23 electrodes; depositing a membrane 11 that it is mechanically coupled to the first electrode 13; and depositing a back plate 14 that it is mechanically coupled to the second electrode 23. The step of depositing the second electrode 23 comprises forming a predetermined pattern in the second electrode 23, and wherein the predetermined pattern comprises one or more openings 31. In a preferred embodiment, the openings formed in the second electrode 23 are larger than corresponding openings in the back plate 23. Further the openings in the first electrode 13 are preferably larger than corresponding openings in the membrane11 . A method of testing the MEMS microphone is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2452440-A (GB)
Title: Inactivity monitoring for different traffic of service classifications
Inventor: ERIKSSON GOERAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: Different types of traffic requiring different inactivity timer settings are assigned to different bearers or to different QoS classes. Different inactivity timer settings are established for different traffic types. Individual bearers or individual QoS classes are linked to a corresponding inactivity timer profile. The link may be accomplished in a number of ways. For example, an additional QoS parameter may be employed in a 3GPP QoS profile, or a new QoS class identifier may be mapped to an inactivity timer setting. Different inactivity timer settings allows both UE battery power conservation to be prioritized for some traffic and end-user experience (quick subsequent response times) to be prioritized for other traffic.
Patent GB-2453884-A (GB)
Title: Hologram recording device
Inventor: IWAMURA YASUMASA
IPC: G11B7/135
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: A hologram recording device (A1) includes: a light source (1) for emitting a laser beam; a beam splitter (3) which separates the laser beam from the light source (1) into a recording light (S) and a reference light (R); a spatial light modulator (5) for modulating the recording light (S) in accordance with information to be recorded; a recording optical system for applying the modulated recording light (S) to a predetermined portion of a hologram recording medium (B); and a reference optical system for applying the reference light (R) while changing the incident angle against the hologram recording medium (B) so that the recording light (S) is interfered by the reference light (R) with various angles at the predetermined portion. A hologram is multiplex-recorded at the predetermined portion by the interference between the recording light (S) and the reference light (R). The hologram recording device (A1) further includes light quantity adjusting means (8) for adjusting the light quantity of the reference light (R) after emitted from a beam splitter (3) in accordance with the incident angle against the hologram recording medium (B), so that illuminance of the reference light (R) at the predetermined portion is a at a predetermined stationary level.
Patent GB-2459553-A (GB)
Title: Clamp device for securing buoyancy elements to underwater flow lines, risers and umbilicals
Inventor: ORAM ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: F16L1/24
Filed: 2009-03-27
Abstract: The clamp device (10) comprises a clamp body, e.g. segmented (14, 16, 18, 20), a layer of resilient material (22) provided on an inner face of the body (14, 16, 18, 20), a tensioning band (24) to secure the clamp body around a riser and a tensile reinforcement layer (26) located between the clamp body (14, 16, 18, 20) and the layer of resilient material (22), wherein the tensile reinforcement layer (26) comprises a high tensile modulus and high tensile strength material. The tensile reinforcement layer (26) may be laminated onto the clamp body (14, 16, 18, 20) and comprises fibre-reinforced composite, optionally including woven or non-woven mat material, or corrosion resistant metal sheet.
Patent GB-2469055-A (GB)
Title: A cylinder type cleaning appliance
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A47L5/36
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: A cylinder type cleaning appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner comprises substantially spherical floor engaging rolling assembly 200 comprising a fluid inlet 300 for receiving a fluid flow and means for acting on the fluid flow received through the inlet, and a steering mechanism 400 for steering the cleaning appliance. The cleaning appliance may also include a separating apparatus such as a cyclone arrangement 100 which is separate from the rolling assembly 200.
Patent GB-2474692-A (GB)
Title: A method for connecting tubular members in a wellbore
Inventor: THOMSON NEIL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2009-10-23
Abstract: A method of connecting a first tubular member 12 and a second tubular member 10 in a wellbore, the second tubular member has an end portion 14 wider in diameter than the first tubular. The first tubular is lowered into the upper end portion of the second tubular and then expanded until a sealing connection is achieved.There may be provided a receiving member at the upper end of the second tubular having a greater diameter than the first tubular, this receiving member may comprise a tieback profile device having at least one recess in an internal bore of the device. The upper end of the second tubular may be fixed in the wellbore by means of a tubing hanger device 16.The tool for expanding the tubular (40, fig 5) may include a pair of vertically spaced seals which are actuated to form a seal within the tubular, pressure is applied to the inner surface of the tubular between the seals to expand the first tubular into a sealing position.
Patent GB-2465283-A (GB)
Title: Chilled beverage bottle or glass dispenser
Inventor: CANE MICHAEL ROGER
IPC: F25D25/04
Filed: 2009-11-16
Abstract: A chilled beverage or glass dispenser 100 comprises an input port 13, an output port 22, and first chilling region 50 followed by a second refrigerated region 60. The input port is designed to receive a beverage bottle or glass to be chilled and the outlet port is designed to deliver a chilled beverage bottle or glass. The chilling region is located on a path for the bottle or glass between the input and output ports. A blast chiller is configured to chill the bottle or glass in the chilling region. The refrigerated region is located after the chilling region along the path to maintain and store the bottle or glass in a chilled condition. A thermally insulating barrier 38, 39 is provided between the chilling region and the refrigerated region. Preferably, tracks or conveyor belts (14, 15; fig.2) are provided for moving the beverage bottle or glass along the path from the input port to the output port. In use, the dispenser is configured such that the path from the input port, through the chilling region and the refrigerated region to the output port maintains a first-in first-out order of the beverage bottles or glasses 19, 21.
Patent GB-2472660-A (GB)
Title: Vertical axis wind or water turbine shield shape.
Inventor: TAY BOB
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2009-11-30
Abstract: A wind or water turbine comprises a rotor having a rotational axis and blades 104 spaced from and parallel to the axis defining a cylindrical space within the rotor through which flow W passes. A returning blade flow shield V3 is defined by a radially inward surface following the rotor circumference and a radially outward surface which comprises a first portion meeting the inward surface. The first portion extends in a first direction n at an angle of at least 0 and up to 90 degrees relative to the rotor radial direction r1 in the rotor contra-rotational direction. The outward surface also comprises a second portion which meets the first portion and which extends in a second direction p that makes an angle of more than 180 degrees in the contrarotational direction relative to the first direction n The directions may be curved surface tangents Improves power output and efficiency.
Patent GB-136077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Soles and Heels of Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: REES SILAS
IPC: A43B13/28
Filed: 1919-04-22
Abstract: 136,077. Rees, S., and Stewart, R. April 22, 1919. Protectors, securing. The top lift b, Fig. 2, of a heel is secured by a central screw k engaging a metal socket g and by pins h engaging sockets f. The sole d' is secured by screws l engaging metal sockets m and the rear end of the sole is reduced as shown and dovetailed as at d<2>, Fig. 1, to the waist c. In a modification, Fig. 5. metal sockets f<1> are threaded to engage screws n which secure sole and heel together. By spacing the sockets f equally the heel can be unscrewed and rotated.
Patent GB-117143-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Adjustable Levels.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE WILLIAM
IPC: G01C9/28
Filed: 1917-07-12
Abstract: 117,143. Ellis, G. W., and Johnson, J. A. July 12, 1917. Levels.-An angle-testing device comprises a two pedestal block A, the upper part of which is bolted to carry a graduated block D in the form of a segment of a circle in which is mounted a liquid level C. The block D is pivoted on a pin F provided with a wing-nut by which it is locked in position. The graduations are read through an opening E in the block A. The pedestals of the block A are slotted at H to receive fittings, which may be V blocks for marking out angles on circular bodies and for alining shafts or angle-plates for steadying the tool on small surfaces. The head A of the centre pin F is slotted for the reception of a straight-edge.
Patent GB-661990-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for continuous gas analysis
IPC: G01N21/37
Filed: 1949-04-13
Abstract: <PICT:0661990/III/1> In apparatus for the analysis of gases by their characteristic radiation absorption, twin beams of radiation both pass through a cell containing the mixture under test, and then one beam through a cell containing the gas to be determined and the other through a cell containing a "key" gas or mixture which renders the apparatus selective to the gas to be determined, the beams being then compared by impinging on radiation detectors.  As shown, infrared rays from a source 2 are reflected from mirrors 3, 4 through a sample cell 5, one beam then passing through a cell 6 and the other a cell 7 on to temperature sensitive resistors 8, 9 unbalance of which is amplified at 15 and recorded at 16.  In a modification the windows of sample cell 5 are made non-parallel so that rotation of the cell increases the path length of one beam and reduces that of the other. Trimmers 10, 11 are provided to adjust the radiation intensity on each beam to effect readings as described below.  A further cell may be provided, Fig. 2 (not shown), through which both beams pass and containing gases opaque to radiation to adjust the sensitivity of the apparatus.  In use, with cells 6 and 7 empty cell 5 is rotated until on passing a variety of gases through cell 5 no change in the bridge balance point is necessary.  The Specification then describes in detail the process of adjusting the trimmers 10 and 11 to sensitize the apparatus for a particular gas to be detected.
Patent GB-388592-A (GB)
Title: Improved method of repairing undergarments and the like
IPC: A41D27/00
Filed: 1932-04-08
Abstract: 388,592. Wearing-apparel. AYARES, L. C., 17, The Hermitage, Richmond, Surrey. April 8, 1932, No. 10141. [Class 141.] Patches of woven or knitted material for mending the body portion of undergarments under the arms, the inside of the leg, and sleeves under the arms, are cut to the shapes shown respectively in Figs. 1, 2 and 3, with one edge curved or shaped to follow the seam of the garment. Specifications 18399/93, 11503/94, 4763/95, and 19331/02, [all in Class 141, Wearing-apparel], are referred to.
Patent GB-408112-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, electric lamp-holders
IPC: H01R33/46
Filed: 1932-04-09
Abstract: 408,112. Electric-lamp holders. CRABTREE, J. A., Endwood, Little Aston Park, Sutton Coldfield. April 9, 1932, No. 10207. [Class 39 (ii).] In cable-suspended electric lamp-holders of the type wherein provision is made for the gripping of the suspension cables between a detachable cap-member and part of the insulating body of the holder, the insulating body a, Fig. 2, is provided with a perpendicular post b which has an enlarged or mushroom-like cablegripping head b<1> substantially overhanging the opposite sides of the post, and is so elevated relatively to the body member that an assembly and sliding clearance is provided for combined plunger-terminals disposed below the overhanging parts of the head. The upper portion of the screw-on cap c of the holder is coned or domed to correspond with the head b<1>, and is preferably grooved or serrated to increase the grip on the cables. The plunger terminals may be formed in two parts, as shown in Fig. 5, to facilitate their assembly in the holder, or the terminal head and plunger may be formed in one piece provided with a split ring i<1> within a groove i to limit their vertical movement, as described in Specification 396,727. Rotation of the plungers may be prevented by providing their heads with flat surfaces which bear against corresponding flats on the sides of the post b, for example the heads may be triangular in plan. The post b is formed with radial projections e, e<1>, Fig. 3, around which the cables are looped before being secured to the terminals.
Patent GB-955899-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to control mechanisms for venetian blinds
IPC: E06B9/322
Filed: 1962-03-16
Abstract: 955,899. Venetian blinds. HUNTER DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL (QUEBEC) Ltd. March 16, 1962 [March 17, 1961], No. 10241/62. Heading E1J. A unitary slat tilting and hoisting and lowering control mechanism for a Venetian blind comprises a lift cord hoisting drum 5 limited in rotation in a bracket 3 by projection 12 in a groove 13 and axially displaceable by an externally threaded portion engaging in an internally threaded portion of a tilting shaft 7 coaxial with the drum 5 and a slip coupling C-clip spring 9 is provided between the ladder tapes 11 and the tilt shaft 7. When the shaft 7 is arrested by the projection 12 contacting an end of the groove 13, the drum 5 may continue to be rotated moving axially and winding up the hoisting cord 6 in the grooves of the screw thread 5 that are released from the shaft 7 or else paying out the hoist cord 6 as the grooves are engaged by the thread on shaft 7. The drum 5 is mounted on a flattened tube 4 the end of which is secured in a cap 1 firmly fitted in manually or power driven head pipe 2 rotatably mounted in the bracket 3. Specification 955,900 is referred to.