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Patent GB-2428749-A (GB)
Title: A component comprising a multiplicity of cooling passages
Inventor: WALTERS SEAN ALAN
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: A component 14 comprises a multiplicity of cooling passages arranged in two intersecting arrays to form a multiplicity of cooling passage intersections 40. Air jet interactions are generated at cooling passage intersections when air is passed through the cooling passages. The spacing of the passages in at least one of the arrays is chosen to provide a predetermined range of intersection density in a selected region or regions 30,32,34 of the component. The component may be a turbine aerofoil of a gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2430204-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable profiled connector for filamentous material
Inventor: GREENHILL RICHARD MARTIN
IPC: F16G11/12
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: A connector for a wire, rope etc 19 has a threaded stud 11b which engages with a head part 11a. The head part 11 a has a forward end at which the cord 19 leaves the connector, an opposite rear end, a bore 13 extending axially from the rear end surface, and a passage forming a guide path for the cord extending along the surface of the head between the forward and rear ends. The stud further having an anchorage site 25 for the cord 19 such that the cord may be anchored to the stud 11b, and routed along the passage to the forward end of the head, the cord being wrapped around the stud by relative rotation between the stud and the head, to adjust the length of the cord. The head provides a generally smooth outer surface to enhance appearance and to reduce the possibility of damage to other cables or components.
Patent GB-2419021-A (GB)
Title: Control panel with back-lit graphic
Inventor: FELDMAN MARK G
IPC: H01H9/18
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A contact-less control includes a panel 14 with at least one back-lit graphic 28, a sensor circuit 16, at least one carrier circuit 18, and a light source 70 connected to the carrier circuit 18. The light source 70 is connected to the carrier circuit 18 and is positioned within an aperture in the sensor circuit. The light source 70 may be a LED and provided light to backlight the graphic 28. A lens (30, figure 4) may be formed into the inner surface of the back-lit panel 14 to aid directing the light from the LED's 70.
Patent GB-2430871-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable leg rest device for a wheelchair
Inventor: LIAO FENG-HUEI
IPC: A61G5/12
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: A leg rest device (32) for a wheelchair (2) includes a coupling base (4), a rotary frame unit (5), a positioning unit (6), and a footrest (7). The coupling base (4) is to be fixed to one side of a chair frame (21) of the wheelchair (2), and defines a rod hole (420) that extends along a hole axis (41). The rotary frame unit (5) includes a coupling rod (52) that is extended rotatably into the rod hole (420 Fig 2) of the coupling base (4), and a leg frame member (53) that is connected to and that extends forwardly from the coupling rod (52). The rotary frame unit (5) is rotatable relative to the coupling base (4) between a first position, where the leg frame member (53) is disposed frontward relative to the coupling base (4), and a second position, where the leg frame member (53) is disposed sideward relative to the coupling base (4). The positioning unit (6) retains releasably the rotary frame unit (5) at one of the first and second positions on the coupling base (4), via the use of release button (64). The footrest (7) is coupled to the leg frame member (53).
Patent GB-2431452-A (GB)
Title: Device for water heater
Inventor: CHECKLIN CHRISTOPHER ALAN
IPC: G05D23/02
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: A device for a water heater has a main waterway 8 closed by a wax capsule 2. Hot water initially passing through a bypass channel past an adjustment screw 1 heats the capsule causing it to open the main waterway 8. A flow rate adjuster 3 is provided. The device is held on to pipe-work by compression fittings 4.
Patent GB-2420886-A (GB)
Title: Scoring mechanism for automatically generated test programs
Inventor: CRASKE SIMON JOHN
IPC: G06N3/12
Filed: 2005-11-24
Abstract: A method of generating tests for a data processing apparatus comprises simulating functional states (for example using an RTL or FPGA simulator) of the data processing apparatus occurring during simulated execution of a population of program instructions formed of a plurality of instances of ordered lists of program instructions, noting the simulated occurrence of predetermined functional states, calculating respective functional state score values for the predetermined functional states in dependence upon the occurrence of the predetermined functional states during the simulated execution of the population, forming a population score value dependent upon a combination of the functional state score values, mutating one or more of the instances to form one or more candidate instances and replacing at least one of the instances of the population with one of the candidate instances to form a candidate population. These stages are then repeated in respect of the candidate population to form a candidate population score value. The candidate population score value is then compared with the population score value. If the candidate score value indicates that simulated execution of the candidate population results in the simulated occurrence of a higher number if predetermined functional states then the population is replaced with the candidate population. These latter steps are repeated until some predetermined termination conditions are met.
Patent GB-2417406-A (GB)
Title: Trimmer
Inventor: SMITH IAN ZETTERSTROM
IPC: A01D34/84
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: A trimmer comprises a cutting head (1) housing a cutter (5), and an elongate shaft (2) for supporting the cutting head. The cutter head is adjustably mounted with respect to the shaft by a rotatable ball and socket joint 3a,3b which enables the cutter to be moved between vertical and horizontal positions. This is achieved by adjusting the position of the cutting head relative to the shaft by rotation of 120{ in one direction or 240{ in the other direction.
Patent GB-2420987-A (GB)
Title: Golf practice mat
Inventor: SHEEHY ANTHONY
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A floor mountable golf practice device bearing indices of at least two variables from: the position of the golf ball, the direction to the target, the angle or position of the player's non-target foot, the position or angle of the target or non-target foot in addressing the golf ball. Preferably the device is in the form of a mat and a frame having first and second arms slideably connected to the main body of the device. The mat may have cut-outs 5 in which the player's foot may be located.
Patent GB-2434524-A (GB)
Title: Chair with lockable adjustable support
Inventor: TEMPLE MARK
IPC: A47C1/023
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: A chair 10 comprises a support 14 mounted on a body 12 and moveable relative to the body for adjusting a configuration of the chair. A mechanism 50 for moving the support relative to the chair includes a rotatable drive shaft 56, a handle 60 for rotating the drive shaft, and a locking arrangement (70, Fig. 5) which is moveable between a first configuration in which movement of the support is prevented, and a second configuration in which movement of the support is permitted. The locking arrangement may comprise a profile (72, Fig. 4) provided on the handle and a profile (74, Fig. 6B) provided on the moving mechanism, the profiles being engageable to prevent relative rotation between the handle and mechanism. The moving mechanism may comprise a rack and pinion arrangement (52, 54, Fig. 4). Also disclosed are a seat with a support comprising two rigid parts (24, 25, Fig. 3B) with a resilient bending region (26, Fig. 3B) in between, and a seat comprising a fabric cover (90, Fig. 7B) to be clamped onto a support.
Patent GB-2433733-A (GB)
Title: Aeroplane propulsion system
Inventor: BISSON PETER ROGER JULIEN ROBE
IPC: B64D27/02
Filed: 2005-12-31
Abstract: The aeroplane is fitted with a propulsion system which is stated to produce its own energy without any other external energy input. The propulsion system may comprise seven propellers 1-7, forty two air compressors 22 connected through high pressure air pipes to forty two compressed air accumulators 23, connected through H.P. air pipes to turbines 8-14. Each turbine 8-14 may drive a respective propeller 1-7 on one side and a respective alternator 15-21 on the other, allegedly according to a principle of Reciprocity of Forces. Each air accumulator may be controlled by one non-return valve at the inlet and one safety valve connected to one input valve at the outlet. The inlet valve may be controlled from a cockpit. Each alternator is electrically connected to a transformer 24.
Patent GB-2433984-A (GB)
Title: A combustor assembly
Inventor: THORNTON JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: F23R3/60
Filed: 2006-01-04
Abstract: A combustor assembly (15) for a gas turbine engine comprises a casing arrangement (28) defining an aperture (36) and a seal element (40) mounted on the casing arrangement through which a component (26) of the combustor can extend. The seal element (40) comprises a relatively flexible force absorbing portion (42) and a relatively rigid sealing portion (44). The force absorbing portion is provided between the sealing portion and the casing arrangement. The force absorbing portion (42) is resiliently deformable to absorb force during movement of the casing arrangement (28). Such resilient deformation restricts transmission of the forces to the sealing portion (44). The seal element (40) may be configured to carry a seal member.
Patent GB-2439102-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre delay device with orthogonal polarisation axes
Inventor: DAVIES PHILIP ANTHONY
IPC: H04B10/2569
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: The device uses matched lengths 20,22 of optical fibre which are connected at 24 such that their polarization axes are orthogonal to each other. In this way, the invention is arranged to compensate for differential changes in optical signal polarization and delay caused by variation in temperature and/or stress. 24 may be a polarization rotator device or spliced polarization maintaining (PM) fibre.
Patent GB-2429304-A (GB)
Title: Flash device
Inventor: MOK THYE LINN
IPC: H01L33/48
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: An electronic flash 20, 64, 70, an imaging device 30 and a method for producing flashes of light use a diffractive optical element 50 to produce a flash of light having a rectangular radiation pattern 60. The diffractive optical element is configured to diffract light emitted from the diffractive optical element is rectangular to produce the rectangular flash of light.
Patent GB-2441292-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for plant irrigation
Inventor: FAULKS RICHARD MARTIN
IPC: A01G13/00
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: A method of irrigating a plant comprising the steps of angling soil surrounding, or intended to support the plant to be irrigated, so as to create a slope 3 leading down towards the base region of the plant, and placing a substantially water-impervious membrane 5 on the slope, thereby causing water, falling wound the plant, in use, to be diverted towards the base region of the plant. The invention also provides devices (figs 3-8) adapted to perform the method comprising water-impervious membrane with one or more intended lines or areas of weakening for example a slit from a middle region to an edge or fold lines defining an angular sector.
Patent GB-2430118-A (GB)
Title: Wireless Cabin Service System for use in Passenger Airlines.
Inventor: CALLAHAN KEVIN S
IPC: B64D11/00
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: A cabin services system for an aircraft is disclosed. The cabin services system comprises at least one wireless network, the at least one wireless network providing at least one cabin service. The cabin services system further includes a cabin attendant panel for communicating with the at least one wireless networks and configured to control the at least one cabin service. Further independent claims relate to resetting the apparatus for use by new passengers.
Patent GB-2431234-A (GB)
Title: Molecular detector arrangement
Inventor: GILBERT RICHARD
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A selective agent 8, such as an antibody, attached to a calibration dye 30 and a metal surface binding group 31 for immobilisation of the selective agent to a metal surface 6 of an analyte carrier.
Patent GB-2437131-A (GB)
Title: Data accumulation and holding by a server until a mobile terminal is judged to be in a state in which to receive it
Inventor: MATSUI KAZUKI
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: A mobile terminal (computer) executes a data communication program capable of transmitting desired data quickly. The program causes the mobile terminal to have the following functions: A data accumulating section (2) accumulates accumulation data to be uploaded to a server (7). A transmission data-generating section (3) generates transmission data that is to be transmitted to the server for making an inquiry and has the accumulation data added thereto. A determination section (4) determines whether or not the mobile terminal is in a state in which the transmission data can be transmitted to the server. A communication scheduler (5) permits a data communication section (6) to transmit the transmission data to the server based on the result of determination of the determination section. The data communication section transmits the transmission data to the server in response to permission of the communication scheduler.
Patent GB-2444115-A (GB)
Title: Toilet seat/lid lifting and/or lowering device
Inventor: MILLS SHAUN DESMOND
IPC: A47K13/10
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A device for raising and lowering a toilet seat and/or lid (4) comprises a pedal (1) fixed near to the toilet in a position that can be pressed by the user's foot. The pedal is connected to a cranked lever (2) and connecting rod (3) in such a way that pressing of the pedal raises the lid and seat of the toilet.
Patent GB-2433676-A (GB)
Title: Voice mail apparatus controlling processing gain of voice messages to ensure recording or reproduction of a voice message in an optimum state.
Inventor: IDA HIROKI
IPC: H04M3/533
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: A voice mail apparatus is connectable to a telephone exchange, records a voice message sent from a caller telephone terminal in a mail box corresponding to each telephone terminals, and reproduces the voice message in response to a reproduction instruction. The voice mail apparatus stores in a memory an audio file having approximately the same signal level as the voice message. The voice mail apparatus inputs the audio file in a voice processing device when a request for processing the voice message is given from a request source telephone terminal. The voice mail apparatus controls the processing gain such that the signal level output from the voice processing device becomes a prescribed level, while performing muting for the request source telephone terminal. The voice mail apparatus inputs the voice message to the voice processing device after completing controlling of the processing gain. The present invention provides a voice mail apparatus which can start recording or reproduction of a voice message in an optimum state and thereby provide high quality and high-quality service.
Patent GB-2431468-A (GB)
Title: Test apparatus and methods
Inventor: MCMAHON BARRY
IPC: G01N25/72
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a test apparatus (2) for testing the deformation of a plastics element (40) in response, to infra-red radiation, the apparatus comprising a mount (8, 10, 12, 14) to locate the plastics element, an infra-red emitter (6) capable of directing infra-red radiation at the plastics element, which infra-red emitter emits a wavelength in the range of from 0.7 to 1.5 micrometers and provides at least 500 W/m<2> at the plastics element mount.
Patent GB-2436179-A (GB)
Title: Linear variable gain travelling wave amplifier
Inventor: FUJII KOHEI
IPC: H03F1/18
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: An amplifier circuit particularly suitable for a distributed amplifier (integrated circuit 300, fig 3) is disclosed. The distributed amplifier includes a plurality of amplification stages (332, 334, 336, fig.3). At least one of the amplification stages includes an amplification transistor such as a field effect transistor (140, fig. 4) having a feedback path implemented with another FET (340, fig.4) connected between its drain and its gate via capacitor 348. The feedback path provides in effect a variable resistive feedback and allows the amplification FET to operate at its linear response portion of its characteristic curve (fig.2) over a range of gain control. A common gate FET (350) is used to maintain impedance match to the output matching circuit (120, fig.3) of the distributed amplifier. Distortion free amplification is achieved.
Patent GB-2439411-A (GB)
Title: A generator for converting mechanical vibrational energy into electrical energy
Inventor: ROBERTS STEPHEN
IPC: H02K5/12
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: The electromechanical generator comprising a housing 4, an electrically conductive coil assembly 22 (40,42) fixedly mounted in the housing, the coil assembly having radially inner and outer sides, and upper and lower edges, thereof, a mount 24 for the coil assembly extending inwardly of the radially inner side for fixing the coil assembly in a fixed position in the housing, a magnetic core assembly 50 movably mounted in the housing for linear vibrational motion along an axis A-A, and biasing devices 82,84 mounted between the housing and the magnetic core assembly to bias the magnetic core assembly in opposed directions along the axis towards a central position, wherein the magnetic core assembly encloses the electrically conductive coil assembly on the radially outer side and on the upper and lower edges, and on a part of the radially inner side, the magnetic core assembly having a gap on a radially inner portion thereof through which the mount extends, and the radially inner portion including two opposed magnets 53,54 spaced along the axis. The biasing deice may comprise spiral arms 108 extending between radial inner 90,92 and radial outer 82,84 mountings which are threaded 94,96,102,104 to the core and central tube 28 at opposing ends of the tube. Alternatively the bias means may comprise a stepped yoke configuration of springs (fig 3). The interior 16 of the housing may be gas filled and may be hermetically sealed.
Patent GB-2450709-A (GB)
Title: Fixing slabs with a dowel and sleeve arrangement
Inventor: BENNETT KEVIN JOHN
IPC: B28B23/00
Filed: 2007-07-04
Abstract: Disclosed is the joining of two slabs 18,14, such as concrete paving slabs, by a dowel 12 and sleeve 17 connector arrangement. The slabs 18,14 are poured in liquid form in situ around the assembled connector arrangement to provide a slidable connection between the slabs once they are set. This arrangement may allow forces generated by differential cooling and setting of individual slabs, to be dissipated laterally by dowels sliding in sleeves. Thus vertical displacement of individual slabs in a paved area may be minimised. The joining process may be completed once the slabs are set, and have aligned appropriately horizontally, by introducing a fixing fluid in the region of the connector arrangement to finalize the bonding.
Patent GB-2453374-A (GB)
Title: Matching multiple current sources/sinks
Inventor: PAGE RICHARD
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A current matching control apparatus matches a plurality of current sources and a plurality of current sinks. The plurality of current sinks has a drive current value controlled by a drive processor 612 in accordance with a reference control current Iref. Each output of the plurality of current sinks is connected to a common output node 604, and a feedback circuit has an input connected to the common output node and an output connected to the drive processor 612. The feedback circuit is arranged to match a voltage at the common output node 604 to a reference voltage Vref by communicating a signal to the drive processor 612 to adjust the reference control current Iref. The apparatus is particularly suited to a row driver circuit in a passive matrix OLED display using multi-line addressing techniques so as to improve the efficiency and lifetime of the display.
Patent GB-2443318-A (GB)
Title: Phototherapeutic apparatus for treatment of body cavities
Inventor: FLOM JAMES R
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: The invention relates to devices for delivering radiation to body cavities, inparticular regions of a sinus cavity. Phototherapeutic apparatuses of the invention are adapted to treat a body cavity and comprise, for example, a light source <B>440</B>, and an insertion member <B>408</B>, having a distal end <B>422</B>, optically coupleable to the light source <B>440</B> and configured to be at least partially inserted into the body cavity to deliver light onto a target tissue. The distal end of insertion member <B>422</B> may conform to the tissue surface of the body cavity without inflation. The insertion member <B>408</B> may have an optical pathway that passes through an angle at the distal end of the insertion member. The insertion member may emit light in a diverging beam targeted onto a tissue area.
Patent GB-2454494-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid vehicle having electric mode simulating low gear ratio
Inventor: BURROWS ANDREW JULIAN
IPC: B60W10/18
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A motor vehicle 11 has an engine 12 driving an automatic transmission 13 which in turn drives a front final drive unit 14 connected to a pair of front wheels 15 by front driveshafts 16. The front final drive unit 14 also drives a rear drive take-off unit 17 which is connected to a rear final drive unit 18 by a propshaft 19. The rear final drive unit 18 is connected to rear wheels 21 by driveshafts 22, and houses a traction motor/generator 35 which can drive the rear wheels 21 through an epicyclic reduction gear 39 a crownwheel 27 and pinion 31. The pinion 31 is also driven by the propshaft 19 through a control coupling 33. The traction motor/generator 35 and transmission 13 are controlled by an electronic control unit (ECU) 51 according to engine load and speed, road speed, etc and an input from a transmission selector 46 having a selector lever 47 controlled by the driver. The ECU 51 also has an input from a driver-controlled hill descent control switch 45. An engine motor/generator 29 is driven by the engine 12, both motor/generators 35 being connected to a traction battery 61. The transmission 13 has ratios suitable for on-road driving only. For off-road driving, the drive from the engine 12 through the transmission 13 is disconnected and the ECU 51 controls the traction motor/ generator 35 to simulate an ultra-low ratio lower than the lowest ratio in the transmission 13. The ultra-low ratio can be brought into effect by the selector lever 47 or when a hill descent control switch 45 is operated.
Patent GB-2457426-A (GB)
Title: Retractable trailer supports
Inventor: HARE TIM
IPC: B60D1/66
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: A jockey wheel is moved to a deployed position by pushing a plate 40 down. This causes a partially threaded collar 38 to move away from a thread on a shaft 22. When the wheel engages with the ground a winding handle 18 rotates the shaft 22 to cause further downwards movement and full engagement with the ground. When the pressure on the jockey wheel with the ground is released, a handle 32 is pulled to move the screw threads away from each other. A compression spring retracts the jockey wheel towards the housing 26 and at the same time or later the housing is biased by a torsion spring to cause the shaft 22 to extend horizontally.