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Patent GB-2424745-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum sealed interlaced print holder
Inventor: ROBLETT ANDREW
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A holder unit 2 for an interlaced print 4 is disclosed. The holder unit comprises a first sheet member 6 which is a lenticular lens, and a second sheet member 10 which acts as a backing sheet. Around the edges of each sheet member are first and second magnetic means 8, 12, of opposite polarity so that during use they cause the first and second sheet members 6, 10 to be sealed around their edges with the print 4 being positioned between them. The first and second magnetic means are separable for insertion of interlaced prints. The holder unit 2 also includes a valve means 16 for connection to a vacuum pump 18 for causing a vacuum in the holder unit 2 so that the first and second sheet members 6, 10 become drawn together and sandwich the print 4. The holder unit also includes a spacer means 20 for causing parts of the first and second sheet members 6, 10 to be spaced from each other in order to facilitate removal of air from, and to prevent air becoming trapped between, them. Mounting means 22 for mounting the holder unit 2 are also provided.
Patent GB-2397727-A (GB)
Title: Transferring a data file to a cordless telephone handset
Inventor: TSE WING NAM
IPC: H04M1/72427
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: Data is transferred from a data source, such as a personal computer 130, to a cordless telephone handset 110 by means of a cable having ends 128 and 126 configured for connexion to the data source and the handset. Means 124 for converting the format of the data are included.
Patent GB-2399687-A (GB)
Title: Method for wave soldering of surface mounted light emitting diodes
Inventor: ROVIK CHRISTOPHER L
IPC: B60Q3/04
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: Light-emitting diodes 23 for illuminating the pointer of an instrument on a vehicle dashboard are wave-soldered on to a circuit board. To facilitate this, in a first aspect of the invention the diode footprint comprises a rectangular anode solder pad 70 and an L-shaped cathode solder pad 72. In a second aspect the leading edge of each pad 74 is inclined at between 90 and 110 degrees to the solder wave direction W.
Patent GB-2411623-A (GB)
Title: Portable cabin and apparatus for transporting portable cabins
Inventor: CLAYTON RICHARD
IPC: B63B25/28
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A portable cabin 3 suitable for transporting on a barge 2, the cabin comprising an external flange (39, fig 4) sized to interface on loading with an upper edge (20, fig 4) of a sidewall (21, fig 4) of the barge, to at least partially cover the edge. The external flange may cover the barge edge to prevent walking on the edge. The external flange may comprise sealing means (42, fig 5) formed from polypropylene or rubber to form an in use water tight seal with the barge edge. Also disclosed is a barge suitable for transporting one or more of the cabins.
Patent GB-2396921-A (GB)
Title: Expandable sensor array
Inventor: ANDERSON CHARLES W
IPC: G01V1/20
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: An expandable sensor array (17) including at least one expandable member (19) movable between an unexpanded stowed state and an expanded deployed state and a plurality of sensors (23) interconnected with the at least one inflatable member (21) and operatively connected to form a sensor array.
Patent GB-2397786-A (GB)
Title: Advanced liquid vortex separation system
Inventor: GOMEZ RODOLFO ANTONIO
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: A liquid vortex separator including a vortex tube (16) with an impeller (13) in the feed end to impart a rotational motion to liquid within the tube, a feed cylinder (12) connected to the vortex tube by a reducing cone (14). The separator has a separating cone (17) at the outlet end, an annular collecting ring (18) for heavy solids and a liquid discharge pipe extending axially from the separating cone. A feed tank (31) and circulating stream arrangement ensures operation of the system at varying feed rates. The liquid vortex separator may also be fitted with microwave generators (40), electrodes (51) powered from a DC source or magnets (60) to produce desired effects or chemical reactions in the material being processed through the liquid vortex separator.
Patent GB-2404016-A (GB)
Title: Non-invasive polygraph technology based optical analysis
Inventor: LUBARD STEPHEN C
IPC: A61B/
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A system and method for unobtrusively and non-invasively subjecting a human subject (10) to tests for the purpose of determining whether that subject is truthful and/or is under stress. A series of laser or infrared pulses (18) are directed to the human subject(10). These pulses are reflected or scattered (20) from the individual and are received by a receiver device (14). The receiver device (14) is connected to an information processing device (16) capable of determining various physiological characteristics exhibited by the human subject (10). A display (24) associated with the information processing device (16) would visually illustrate these physiological characteristics.
Patent GB-2406840-A (GB)
Title: Gear lock anti-theft device
Inventor: PITISETTAKARN THANYALUK
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: The gear lock device of the present invention for an automatic gear system in a car with a straight-lined gear groove consists of two main components. One is a padlock 1 and the other is a locking latch 2 , wherein both components are designed in order to have the structure that can lock the gear lever at a preferred position, such as a reverse gear position and a neutral gear position. This structure is very rigid and can prevent theft without the need for installation by drilling the car chassis and installation is not required to be done by an expert. An attachment comprising two half rings 4,5 is fixed to the gear lever 7 to engage the padlock 1 and the latch 2.
Patent GB-2418062-A (GB)
Title: An organic Field-Effect Transistor with a charge transfer injection layer
Inventor: KUGLER THOMAS
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: Provided is a field-effect transistor (10) which comprises a metal or carbon source electrode (14) and a layer of a functional organic semiconductor (28). A region (18) of an injection material is provided which is in contact with both the source electrode (14) and layer of the functional organic semiconductor (28). This region (18) facilitates the transfer charge carriers between the electrode and semiconductor. The injection material is preferably an organic compound such as 3-hexylthiophene, polyarylamine, poly(3 ,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-polystyrenesulphonic acid or polyaniline. In an embodiment the injection material is in the form of a column (48) extending through the layer of the organic semiconductor. A method of forming this embodiment where the gate electrode is on top and another method where the gate electrode is at the bottom.
Patent GB-2407180-A (GB)
Title: Preventing overflow in a buffer by halting an encoder/ compressor
Inventor: HONG KWANG HUI
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a server system for performing communication over a wireless network. At least one client device transmits and receives data over the wireless network. A server device performs a state monitoring or controlling operation for the at least one client device. In the server device, an encoder compresses and encodes data to be transmitted that includes a double buffer storing the encoded data. A network renderer transmits the data encoded by the encoder to a corresponding client device over the wireless network. A buffer manager detects an overflow of the buffer storing the data encoded by the encoder and issues a control signal for pausing an encoding/compressing operation when the overflow is detected. Therefore, the server system can avoid data loss and system shutdown caused by transmission delay and can ensure stability of the server system performing communication with a wireless network. The buffer size may be adjusted.
Patent GB-2421087-A (GB)
Title: Airway inspection device
Inventor: BARRY SIMON
IPC: A61B1/273
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: An airway inspection device 2 comprising an elongate housing having a mirror 18 at a distal end and a handle 12at a near end. The angular orientation of the mirror is adjustable via an actuator 46 situated in the handle. The actuator is connected to the mirror via a movable connector 24. The actuator may be manually operatable and the mirror could be mounted on a movable mount 36 using a biased hinge 20, preferably a web of resilient material. There may also be a light near the mirror and a tongue depression portion 80 which may be S shaped. Also claimed is an airway inspection device with a light.
Patent GB-2422016-A (GB)
Title: Flow measurement in a pipeline
Inventor: BERARD MICHEL
IPC: G01F1/74
Filed: 2005-01-06
Abstract: A system and method is provided for measuring flow in a pipeline which, in use, carries a stratified flow of a first liquid (4) and a second, denser liquid (5). The system comprises: a section (3) of the pipeline in which the stratified flow is uphill; a section (2) of the pipeline in which the stratified flow is downhill; and a holdup meter (6) on each of said pipeline sections for measuring the holdup in each section. The flow rates of the first and second liquids can be calculated from the measured holdups. The pipeline may carry oil and water and could be used in petrochemical, food or paint industries. The meters may comprise electronic sensors such as spark plugs measuring electrical impedance or resistance or optical sensors.
Patent GB-2408430-A (GB)
Title: Cellular communications systems
Inventor: AGHVAMI ABDOL HAMID
IPC: H04W16/32
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A method of operating a cellular communications system comprising at least one macro cell having a macro cell base station and at least one micro cell having a micro cell base station, at least part of the micro cell being located within an area served by the macro cell base station, which method comprises the steps of: (1) receiving an electronic indication representative of the quality of service at one or more cellular communications devices served by the macro cell base station; (2) electronically processing the or each electronic indication to obtain a comparison with a predetermined threshold for said quality of service; and (3) electronically controlling signals emitted from the micro cell base station in response to said comparison such that the quality of service of any cellular communication device(s) served by the macro cell base station that are within a predetermined range of the micro cell base station exceeds said predetermined threshold so as to permit the transmission and reception of data in the micro and macro cells on substantially the same frequency band(s).
Patent GB-2410846-A (GB)
Title: Power system with redundant input sources
Inventor: DOBBS ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: H02J9/06
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: A power system (10) provides for redundant input power sources (82, 84, 86). The power system includes a plurality of inputs (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22) that are connectable to a plurality of sources (82, 84, 86) and an OR circuit (30) coupled to the inputs. The OR circuit ORs the input sources to provide a source voltage. A power control circuit (60) that is responsive to sufficient source voltage and other commands provides a working voltage to mid- and low-rail converters (72, 74) to provide supply voltages for use by a load. The input sources may be AC or DC. The systems may be particularly useful for a computer system power supply.
Patent GB-2410834-A (GB)
Title: Comprehensive integrated lithographic process control system based on product design and yield feedback system
Inventor: PHAN KHOI A
IPC: H01L21/66
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods that facilitate performing fabrication process. Critical parameters are valued collectively as a quality matrix, which weights respective parameters according to their importance to one or more design goals. The critical parameters are weighted by coefficients according to information such as, product design, simulation, test results, yield data, electrical data and the like. The invention then can develop a quality index which is a composite "score" of the current fabrication process. A control system can then do comparisons of the quality index with design specifications in order to determine if the current fabrication process is acceptable. If the process is unacceptable, test parameters can be modified for ongoing processes and the process can be re-worked and re-performed for completed processes. As such, respective layers of a device can be customized for different specifications and quality index depending on product designs and yields.
Patent GB-2426681-A (GB)
Title: Weight for use in angling
Inventor: COTTIS MAXWELL STEWART
IPC: A01K95/00
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A weight (10) for use by an angler comprising a main body (12) having an aperture (28), an attachment device (14) for attaching the weight (10) to a fishing line and having an engagement portion (42), and a retainer device (16) which can engage the engagement portion (42) of the attachment device (14). The engagement portion (42) and/or the retainer device (16) extends through the aperture (28) of the weight (10). The engagement between the engagement portion (42) and the retainer device (16) is sufficiently strong to enable the weight (10) to pull down the fishing line when the attachment device (14) is used to attach the weight (10) to the fishing line. At the same time it is sufficiently weak to enable the attachment device (14) and the retainer device (16) to separate to free the weight (10) from the fishing line, in the event that the weight (10 becomes entangled in weeds.
Patent GB-2417532-A (GB)
Title: Control system for a vehicle having regenerative braking
Inventor: PRAKASH RAJ
IPC: B60K6/20
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for braking a vehicle whose powertrain includes an electric drive 10, 12. The electric drive 10, 12 is used to generate braking torque which may be used to decelerate the vehicle down to zero speed. The braking torque is achieved using any of several closed loop speed control systems. The system can be used as a substitute for or as a supplement to conventional friction brakes. The control includes a sensed speed parameter and a sensed braking rate. These may be determined from brake and accelerator pedal sensors.
Patent GB-2419791-A (GB)
Title: Validation of on-line identities
Inventor: HEWITT ALEX
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: An identification method and server for validation of online identities. The invention uses public keys and identities to provide secure access to personal identity information. The invention is adapted to receive identifiers and public keys, generate public keys associated with the identifiers, output first and second public keys and validate a second public key with respect to a first identifier using a third identifier such that personal identification information associated with the first identifier is output if the public key is valid. The invention allows the participants in an online discussion to be more easily identified. A particular embodiment is the protection of children who are participating in online activities such as chat-rooms. When a participant's identity is validated, they may have "points" awarded to a corresponding account. The accumulation of these points may allow prizes to be claimed subsequently. It is envisaged that this will encourage the use of the identity validation system.
Patent GB-2420004-A (GB)
Title: Laser pulse picking employing controlled aom loading
Inventor: SUN YUNLONG
IPC: H01L21/268
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: A laser (126) and an AOM (10) are pulsed at substantially regular and substantially similar constant high repetition rates to provide working laser outputs (40) with variable noimpingement intervals (50) without sacrificing laser pulse-to-pulse energy stability. When a working laser output (40) is demanded, an RF pulse (38) is applied to the AOM (10) in coincidence with the laser output pulse (24) to transmit the laser pulse to a target. When no working laser output (40) is demanded, an RF pulse (38) is applied to the AOM (10) in noncoincidence with the laser output (24), so that the laser pulse is blocked. Thus, the average thermal loading on the AOM (10) remains substantially constant regardless of how randomly the working laser outputs (40) are demanded. The AOM (10) can also be employed to control the energy of the working laser output (40) by controlling the power of the RF pulse (38) applied. When the RF power is changed, the duration (44) of the RF pulse (38) is modified to maintain the constant average RF power.
Patent GB-2433565-A (GB)
Title: A stab connector for use in subsea applications
Inventor: BARBER DAVID
IPC: F16L37/248
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: A method of connecting a connector 10 to a receptacle (see fig.7) wherein the connector is inserted into the receptacle, one or more connector engagement means 40, 42 engages with (an) engagement means (29, see fig.7) on the receptacle, and wherein a connector motion means 44, 46 drives / draws the connector into the connected position. The pipeline connector may comprise a hollow body with one or more apertures 54, and may comprise two connector motion means, which are preferably hydraulic actuators. Each hydraulic actuator is preferably connected to connector engagement means, which ideally take the form of collet fingers 40, 42, or bayonet connections (29', see fig. 8). Threaded engagement means may be used instead of collet or bayonet connection. The connector is preferably used in subsea applications, and optimally a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) inserts the connector into the receptacle.
Patent GB-2424467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in rotary controls
Inventor: WADDINGTON GEORGE
IPC: H01H19/02
Filed: 2006-03-13
Abstract: A rotary control or control knob 10 comprises an outer rotatable sleeve 12 and a fixed inner core 11. The sleeve has contacts 15 which interact with an encoder 17. The core 11 includes a fibre optic device comprising a bundle of parallel glass fibre optics 19 which conduct light from a matrix 21 on a panel 14 below the core 11, to a diffuse screen 20 at the top thereof. The matrix comprises LED's which are of greater size than the diameter of the individual fibres of the fibre optic device. The sleeve 12 may be conductive and coupled to a touch sensitive circuit and may be located over a piezoelectric switch 26 operable by pressure on the top of the core 11.
Patent GB-2429792-A (GB)
Title: Subsea optical junction assembly for fibre optic cables
Inventor: MEYYAPPAN RAMASWAMY
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: A system for use in a subsea environment includes at least one fibre optic cable 102, preferably in an umbilical line 112, for connection to surface equipment 106, and a subsea optical junction assembly 100, preferably including a coupler 122, connected to the at least one fibre optic cable. The system further includes subsea components, and plural fibre optic cables 104,105 connected to corresponding subsea components 114,115.
Patent GB-2430980-A (GB)
Title: Stirling engine with heat exchanger to replace regenerators
Inventor: KAIKOV IGOR
IPC: F02G1/043
Filed: 2006-10-09
Abstract: A Free piston Stirling engine 1 comprising first 10 and a second 20 Stirling engines in phase opposition, comprises for each engine a connection pipe 16, 26 connecting the hot end 12, 22 and the cold end 13, 23, the two connection pipes 16 being connected to a heat exchanger 8 to transfer heat between the engines. This heat exchanger 8 takes the place of the regenerator in a conventional Stirling machine, so regenerators are not needed. The cylinder 17 has electromagnetic windings 2, 3 to allow the device to generate electric power.
Patent GB-2433275-A (GB)
Title: Determining the length of a borehole or rate of penetration
Inventor: CHANG CHUNG
IPC: E21B47/04
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A device and method for determining a geophysical characteristic of a borehole, such as borehole length or rate of penetration, using at least one logging device is provided, wherein the at least one logging device includes at least one sensing device 204. The method includes associating the at least one sensing device 204 with the borehole, wherein the at least one sensing device includes a sensing device measurement length. The method also includes operating the at least one sensing device 204 to generate borehole data responsive to a borehole portion disposed essentially adjacent the sensing device measurement length, wherein the borehole data includes start time of scan, location of the at least one sensing device at start time of scan, stop time of scan and location of the at least one sensing device at stop time of scan. Furthermore, the method includes correlating the borehole data to determine the geophysical characteristic. The sensing device may be associated with a device housing, the sensing device being able to transverse the length M of the housing to scan the measurement length.
Patent GB-2429757-A (GB)
Title: Shock absorber with integrated displacement sensor
Inventor: SAS GEERT
IPC: F15B15/28
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A shock absorber (10) include a cylinder (14), a piston rod (16) coupled to the cylinder, and a piston coupled to the piston rod (16). The piston rod is magnetically encoded so that it includes a plurality of magnetic phase shifts. The phase shifts allow the position of the piston rod relative to the cylinder to be determined so that it can function as a displacement sensor.
Patent GB-2434570-A (GB)
Title: Applying DNA as an item label
Inventor: MACKAY ALEXANDER PETER
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: In a method of labelling an item, a DNA sample of an individual is applied to an item, in order to be able to identify the individual as the owner of the property. Also disclosed is an apparatus featuring DNA specimen collection means, and a vessel containing a reagent to release the DNA. The DNA sample may be either applied directly to the item or may be incorporated into a composition, such as an ink, which is then applied. A protective film may then be applied over the DNA sample or composition. A fluorescent marker may be added to the DNA sample or composition to aid its subsequent location. To confirm the link, for example after loss or theft and subsequent recovery of the item, the DNA sample applied to the item is located and DNA recovered. The recovered DNA is then compared to DNA known to come from the individual, for example having been reserved during initial sampling. The individual him or herself may obtain the DNA sample and apply it as a label, for example using a kit provided containing the requisite reagents and equipment.
Patent GB-2433979-A (GB)
Title: Freeze-thaw valve
Inventor: DOURDEVILLE THEODORE
IPC: F16K13/10
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A device for controlling the flow of fluid comprising a cooled thermal mass, a cradle comprising a fluidic conduit mounted on a thermal bridge, said thermal bridge being in thermal communication with said cooled thermal mass, and said fluidic conduit capable of transporting one or more fluids, freezing the fluids contained therein at a low temperature to restrict flow; a heat element, proximal to said cradle, for applying heat to said fluidic conduit to thaw fluids therein to allow flow; wherein said thermal bridge has one or more voids, such that the cross-section available for heat flow between said heat element and said cooled thermal mass is reduced.