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Patent GB-2421581-A (GB)
Title: Metering apparatus, combination metering apparatus with the metering apparatus, and metering method
Inventor: NAKAMURA YOSHIHIRO
IPC: G01G13/02
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A metering apparatus capable of increasing speed in processes ranging from metering to delivery by performing processes for metering, stock, and delivery without stopping the movement of containers, a combination metering apparatus with the metering apparatus, and a metering method. The metering apparatus (10) comprises a supply part (12), a metering part (13), a stock part (14), a delivery part (15), an accepting/delivering part (16), and a turning mechanism (19). The supply part (12) supplies materials to be metered to the containers (C) turning on the metering part (13). The metering part (13) meters while turning the containers (C). The stock part (14) stocks the containers (C) while turning the plurality of containers (C) in a three-dimensionally held state. The delivery part (15) delivers the materials to be metered from the containers (C) while turning the containers (C).
Patent GB-2437335-A (GB)
Title: An efficient RF transmitter for high peak-to-average ratio (PAR) signals
Inventor: LARSEN ANDERS STENSGAARD
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: The efficiency of an RF transmitter amplifier 500 is improved by enabling a high power peaking amplifier 503 only when the amplitude envelope of the RF input signal is high. The amplitude of the digital baseband signal is calculated by a processor. When the amplitude of the modulated RF signal is predicted to rise above a threshold the peaking amplifier 503 is enabled before the high amplitude modulated RF input signal appears on the input line 507. Preferably the peaking amplifier is enabled and disabled during intervals when the input signal amplitude is low, so as to reduce intermodulation products caused by loss of linearity during switching. The attenuators 513,517,521 are adjusted when the peaking amplifier is enabled or disabled to maintain a constant gain for the amplifier 500. The attenuator 517 may be set to a high attenuation to disable the peaking amplifier 503.
Patent GB-2425574-A (GB)
Title: Fuel control in a supersonic jet engine.
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES EDWARD
IPC: F02C7/22
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: A turbojet engine 12 includes a core engine 18, an afterburner 20, and a converging-diverging exhaust nozzle (22, figure 2) in serial flow communication. A controller 24 is operatively joined to the core engine 18 and afterburner 20 and configured for scheduling fuel 26 thereto for operating the afterburner 20 dry during subsonic flight operation of the engine, wet during transonic flight, and dry during supersonic flight. The controller 24 may also control the position of variable compressor vanes 42, and to exhaust nozzle 22 for configuring the throat area.
Patent GB-2426891-A (GB)
Title: A server apparatus connecting data terminal sessions corresponding to telephone exchange terminal connections
Inventor: SHIMA KOJI
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a server apparatus includes a memory which stores information indicating a presence or absence of setting of a mode to omit the node IDs and stores the node IDs at every telephone exchange apparatus, and a controller which refers the information indicating the presence or absence corresponding to telephone exchange apparatuses at request origins when connection requests are generated, and connects data terminals corresponding to each of the plurality of the telephone terminals to be connected, based on the terminal IDs included in the call information and the node IDs stored in the memory, when the information indicates presence.
Patent GB-2427086-A (GB)
Title: Variable signal delaying circuit, quadrature frequency converter and radio frequency tuner
Inventor: ISAAC ALI
IPC: H03L7/081
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: A variable signal delaying circuit comprises an analog delay line (21, 23) having a control input (27) for controlling the variable delay. A phase detector (32, 34) compares the input and output signals of the delaying circuit and supplies an output signal to a charge pump and integrator (33, 35). A pulse stream generating arrangement (39-41) produces pulse streams of different pulse widths and pulse control logic (31) controls a selector (38) for selecting any one of the pulse streams. In a first mode of operation, the control logic (31) monitors the charge pump/filter output and selects the pulse stream which minimises change in the output. The selection is fixed and the output of the charge pump/filter (33, 35) is then supplied as a correction signal to the control input (27) of the analog delay line (21, 23). Such an arrangement may be used to maintain minimum phase imbalance in I and Q signal paths of a quadrature frequency converter (12-17, 21-23).
Patent GB-2439776-A (GB)
Title: Resin and rubber interlocking block
Inventor: LOCKWOOD JOHN
IPC: E04B2/08
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A building block comprises vulcanised rubber particles in a binder. The binder may be a resin and may have fire retardant and UV-stabilising additives. The block may have two opposing flat surface forming faces <B>2, 4</B> and may have male <B>14, 16</B> and female <B>20, 22</B> formations on opposing faces for inter-engaging with like blocks. A bead of adhesive may be used to secure adjacent blocks in a wall or surface.
Patent GB-2433322-A (GB)
Title: EEG adaptive filter algorithm stability control
Inventor: MATHAN SANTOSH
IPC: H03H21/00
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: An adaptive filter algorithm used to remove noise such as ocular artefacts from electroencephalograph (EEG) signals, is controlled during high noise spikes which may cause the adaptive filter algorithm to become unstable. A signal from at least one sensor (e.g. an ocular sensor) is received 202, and from this signal it is determined whether the adaptive filter algorithm is subject to becoming unstable. The operation of the filter algorithm is suspended 210 while the filter algorithm is subject to becoming unstable. The stability of the filter algorithm is determined by calculating z-scores 206 - if the z-score of the ocular signal exceeds given threshold 208 the adaptive filter algorithm is considered to be subject to instability, and the algorithm is suspended 210.
Patent GB-2429051-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting magnet system comprising a radiation shield disposed between a cryogenic fluid tank and a refrigerator
Inventor: SCHLENGA KLAUS
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 2006-07-26
Abstract: A superconducting magnet system comprises a superconducting magnet coil disposed in a cryogenic fluid tank 2 of a cryostat 1, and a refrigerator 6 for cooling the cryogenic fluid that cools the magnet. The system is provided with a radiation shield 5 which separates a refrigerator space 4 from the cryogenic fluid tank. The entire cooling region 9 of the refrigerator is disposed in the refrigerator space. The radiation shield has openings 11 for gas or fluid exchange between the refrigerator space and the cryogenic fluid tank. The radiation shield may consist of polished stainless steel or fibre reinforced coated plastic. Preferably, the position of the openings in the radiation shield is such as to limit the radiation angle of the refrigerator. The radiation shield may also comprise a splash protection surface without openings. Preferably, the refrigerator is a pulse tube cooler or a Gifford-McMahon cooler. The cryogenic fluid may be hydrogen, helium, neon or nitrogen. In use, should the refrigerator fail, the thermal input into the cryostat is reduced, and the safety of the system is improved in case of a quench.
Patent GB-2429732-A (GB)
Title: Foldable protective subsea structure with closable access opening
Inventor: ELLINGSEN KJELL EINAR
IPC: E21B33/037
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: The invention provides a protective structure for a subsea installation. The protective structure comprises first and second body portions 12, 14 and a hinge member 6. The body portions 12, 14 are pivotally mounted to the hinge member such that at least one of the body portions may pivot relative to the other body portion. The body portions 12, 14 occupy a first configuration (fig 1) which facilitates transportation and/or deployment to the seabed and a second configuration in which the body portions are arranged to substantially enclose the subsea installation when the structure has been positioned over it. First (16, fig 1) and second locking means can lock the structure in the first and the second configuration respectively. Additionally the protective structure allows access to the subsea installation when in use, by provision of a closable opening 24.
Patent GB-2426612-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating configuration data
Inventor: JOHNSON PAUL THOMAS
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A computer system (1) is described for programming and testing microcontrollers (8). The computer System (1) includes an interactive design environment (20) comprising a configuration module (22), an assembler (24), a compiler (26) and a debugger (28). The compiler (26), assembler (24) and debugger (28) all enable high level program data (30) to be converted into binary code and stored within a program store to control the functioning of a CPU included within a micro-controller (8). The configuration module (22) is such to enable a user to generate a configuration program (30) for storing values in registers for controlling the settings of inbuilt peripherals in the micro-controller (8) and the routing of signals to and from the peripherals. The register values for routing signals are identified in a two stage process. Firstly utilising the configuration module (22) a user identifies which peripherals are to be enabled. A user interface is then generated to illustrate possible configurations for routing the signals necessary for the identified set of peripherals. A user can then select which of the identified sets of configuration data should be used to generate a configuration program (20).
Patent GB-2431521-A (GB)
Title: Multi-antenna system and method of remotely controlling a function within a predetermined distance
Inventor: KING RONALD O
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: An antenna system 10, and a method of its operation, for remotely controlling a function, comprises a transmitter 12 which provides a control signal 16 with first and second portions where the first portion requests a desired function. The first portion of the control signal 16 is received by a first antenna 50 linked to a receiver 14 and a controller 44 where the controller 44 selectively enables a second antenna 52 when the first control signal portion 102 indicates a function which is to be performed within a first predetermined distance from the receiver 14. Such a function is then performed when the second control signal portion is received by the second antenna 52 and is successfully decoded. First, second and third antennas 50, 52, 54 may relate to high, low and very low gain antennas, respectively, such that they successfully receive and decode the second portion of the control signal at different predetermined distances from the receiver 14. The system and method may be used in an active or passive remote keyless entry system where a single power level transmitter in a key fob is used to activate certain functions of a vehicle at different distances so as to provide convenient operation without compromising security.
Patent GB-2433127-A (GB)
Title: Avoiding image artifacts caused by camera vibration
Inventor: ZIEMKOWSKI THEODORE B
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2006-12-04
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for avoiding image artifacts caused by camera vibration. The taking of one or more photographic exposures is timed in relation to the vibration, so as to avoid motion blur, video jitter, or both. The vibration may be characterized by motion sensors, or by analysis of image data.
Patent GB-2433171-A (GB)
Title: Modular surveillance system
Inventor: HENNINGER PAUL E III
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A modular surveillance camera kit includes a group of camera heads each having a respective set of performance characteristics, a group of system controllers each having a respective set of performance characteristics, and a group of communications modules, each having a respective set of performance characteristics. Each of the communications modules is configured to be coupled to a system interface. A surveillance camera system may be assembled in a selected one of a plurality of possible combinations by selecting one of the group of camera heads, one of the group of system controllers and one of the group of communications modules such that the selected system controller electrically and mechanically interconnects the selected camera head and the selected communications module. Each system controller is configured to ascertain an identification of the selected camera head and/or the selected communications module that is assembled in a same surveillance camera system as the system controller. Each system controller is also configured to operate the surveillance camera system dependent upon the identification. The system is able to automatically detect component compatibility errors and report to a user when a component is in need of replacement.
Patent GB-2448288-A (GB)
Title: Protection device
Inventor: BEAUMONT STEVEN
IPC: F41H5/08
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A portable protection device comprises a deformable portion, the deformable portion being moveable between a stored configuration, in which the device is adapted to be stored on a user's body, and a deployed configuration, in which the device can be used as a shield. In one embodiment, the device is adapted to be mounted to a user's arm.
Patent GB-2445538-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible shelf device
Inventor: FU KUANG-HUAN
IPC: A47B43/00
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: A shelf device with two rectangular top boards 1 horizontally arranged side by side on top of a frame structure formed by at least three vertical 2 and two horizontal frame members 3. Each vertical frame member has a plurality of horizontal beams and each horizontal frame member has its two shorter edges hinged to the horizontal beams of two vertical frame members. The vertical frame members each have a first tubular member which engages with a second tubular member situated in an indentation on one edge of each horizontal frame member to form a hinge mechanism (Figure 2 and 3). The shelf device can be collapsed by lifting a handle 23 on the top edge of the middle vertical frame member and the top board and frame structure at the two sides of the shelf device are automatically closed towards each other. The hinge structure may have a resilient member, preferably a spring and two pins (Figures 2 and 3).
Patent GB-2448490-A (GB)
Title: Road marking device
Inventor: DURANT IAN
IPC: E01F9/04
Filed: 2007-04-16
Abstract: The marking device, primarily for forming road markings, comprises an agglomeration of retroreflective pieces 36 held together by an adhesive 38 which is gray. The adhesive preferably includes reflective elements which may be metallic flakes, e.g. formed from aluminium. The reflective elements are preferably less than 2 microns in length. Also claimed is a marking arrangement, a method of marking and a method of using a road marking arrangement.
Patent GB-2450868-A (GB)
Title: Hollow steam mask with porous layer
Inventor: DUKE-OBAIGBENA SAMSON
IPC: A61H33/12
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: A mask 10 for delivering steam to the face and neck region has an outer layer 11 and an inner layer 12 defining a cavity 13 into which steam is fed. The inner layer is porous to allow the steam to reach the users skin. Preferably, the mask is contoured to fit the face and neck and has a seal 17 along its inner edge to space it from the skin. Steam is supplied to the mask via an inlet 15 below the chin portion 14. The mask may be secured by a strap 18 passed around the head and an aperture for the mouth permits the user to breathe air from outside the mask.
Patent GB-2450758-A (GB)
Title: Device for reducing moisture in a rotating electrical machine
Inventor: TURNER WILLIAM BRIAN
IPC: B01D53/26
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: A device for reducing moisture in a rotating electrical machine 60 comprises means for defining a channel 62 for air to flow towards the machine, wherein the channel comprises a desiccant. The rotating electrical machine may comprise a housing structure 61, and an electrical device, for example an electrical winding 71. Preferably the channel comprises means for opening and closing the channel, such as louvres, wherein the channel is arranged to be open when the electrical machine is idle. Means for heating 64 the desiccant may be provided along with means for creating turbulent airflow in the channel, such as baffles. A window may be provided so that a portion of the desiccant can be visually inspected whereby the colour of the desiccant can be dependent, in part, on the moisture content. Preferably the device forms a desiccant breather and is arranged so the air that passes into a generator passes through the breather and is dried. The breather may be provided on a wind turbine for keeping the internal components of the turbine dry, especially when alternative means for drying air, such as an anti-condensation heater are unavailable due to a power outage.
Patent GB-2453319-A (GB)
Title: Toilet bowl
Inventor: PEARSON JOHN
IPC: E03D11/02
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: The toilet bowel comprises a bowl without a substantially overhanging rim and a pair of water inlets 5 arranged to direct substantially all of the water flowing into the toilet in substantially opposite directions around the inner surface of the bowl. The bowl preferably includes a circumferentially extending water guide 7,8 adjacent each water inlet, the guides preferably being formed from recesses with an upper and lower surface, the lower surface being arranged at an angle to allow a portion of water to flow inwards towards the centre of the bowl. The guides preferably taper from a first thicker depth adjacent the water inlets to a second, thinner depth at a second end located at or towards the opposite side of the bowl to the water inlets. A third inlet 14 may be provided above and between the pair of water inlets to allow a volume of the flushing water to rinse the inner portion of the bowl below the inlets. Also claimed is a method of flushing a toilet.
Patent GB-2441867-A (GB)
Title: Moulding submersible motor protector bag
Inventor: WARREN PETER
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2007-09-06
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a submergible machine protector bag comprises providing a tubular sleeve 40 of reinforcing material, fitting the sleeve 40 over a mandrel 44 and embedding the sleeve 40 in a waterproof elastomeric material to form a bag body and removing the bag body from the mandrel 44. The sleeve 40 may be a knitted tube or sock. The sleeve may be positioned relative to the mandrel so that it is embedded in a radially inner surface 46, in the radially outer surface 50 or between the radially inner and outer surfaces 46, 50 (figure 4) of the bag body. The bag may be formed by press moulding the elastomeric material. A layer of elastomeric material may be provided on the mandrel before fitting the sleeve and, preferably, the layer is cured before fitting the sleeve on the mandrel. A further layer of elastomeric material may be provided radially outwardly of the sleeve.
Patent GB-2439232-A (GB)
Title: One trip cemented expandable monobore liner system and method
Inventor: ADAM MARK K
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: An apparatus to protect the mounting area (202) of casing and a locating profile (209) and optionally a sliding sleeve valve (200) and a flow path from the outside of the valve to the annulus when subsequent attachment of an expanded liner (218) is intended and the expanded liner is to be cemented in place. A barrier sleeve (204), nose (207), and outer sleeve (210) define a sealed cavity having a loose incompressible material (208) in side that covers the mounting location on the casing. A locating profile and an optional sliding sleeve valve and a flow path from the outside of the valve to the annulus can be provided. The cementing of the casing takes place through the barrier sleeve. After the cementing, the sleeve and nose are drilled out and the incompressible material is removed to the surface with the drill cuttings.
Patent GB-2442601-A (GB)
Title: Switching a mobile station between an idle state and an active state
Inventor: VELDE HIMKE VAN DER
IPC: H04W76/11
Filed: 2007-10-03
Abstract: Reducing the size of an initial uplink message sent between a mobile terminal and a network element of a mobile communications network, wherein the size of an initial uplink message is reduced by omitting the public land mobile network and/or the tracking area identity in said message.
Patent GB-2443972-A (GB)
Title: A device for draining off liquid from a temperature sensor
Inventor: BRAATZ MICHAEL
IPC: G01K1/14
Filed: 2007-11-20
Abstract: A device for draining off liquid droplets from a temperature sensor, comprises a fixture 5 for mounting a temperature sensor 3, and a ledge 4 arranged relative to an edge portion of the temperature sensor 3, when mounted on the said fixture 5 such that any liquid droplets at the edge portion are drawn into the interspace between the ledge 4 and the edge portion in the direction of the arrows by capillary action. A device for artificially weathering specimens including the above device for draining off liquid droplets is also included.
Patent GB-2442883-A (GB)
Title: Storm drain filter
Inventor: ROBINSON IAIN ALEXANDER STEWAR
IPC: E03F5/042
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A treatment station for a water drainage conduit has a chamber with an inlet and outlet in fluid communication with upstream and downstream sections of the conduit and a sediment collection portion. Water enters the chamber via the inlet, collecting in the sediment collection portion until it reaches a level in the chamber such that it flows out of the outlet. A filter is mountable above the sediment collection portion for the upwards- flowing filtration of water passing through the chamber to remove organic contaminants. Access means are provided for removal and replacement of the filter and removal of solid material deposited in the sediment collection portion. The treatment station may also have by pass means which operate where the flow of water exceeds a rate which can flow through the filter and preliminary sediment collection chamber for collecting large quantities of sediment. Uses of the treatment station are also described.
Patent GB-2458157-A (GB)
Title: Hosting program for a computer network to check the status of applications running on virtual machines hosted by the hosting program.
Inventor: EDWARDS ALED
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a hosting program 10 that hosts virtual machines 11, 12 on computer network infrastructure. The program has a virtual interface VIF1 14, to the virtual machines, a network interface 19 to enable communication between the virtual machines and other nodes of a network, and an infrastructure management interface 8, invisible to the virtual machines. The program has an intercept function 7, which may be implemented as a comparator, switch or router, arranged to intercept a status message from the virtual machines, or applications run by that virtual machines. The status indication is sent to a status buffer 5 and is made available to the infrastructure management interface without providing a network path between the management interface and the virtual machine. The program may record a timestamp when the status indication was generated, and pass it to the infrastructure management system. The status message may include data about infrastructure usage and/or forecast requirements for resource allocation. The program may send trigger message to the virtual machines to prompt the sending of a status message. The status message may include a heartbeat indication, indicating the liveness of the application.