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Patent GB-2445167-A (GB)
Title: Managing performance of a processor
Inventor: MARINAS CATALIN THEODOR
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2006-12-29
Abstract: A method is provided for managing the performance of a processor where a plurality of predetermined processor performance levels are provided at which the processor may operate. The method includes receiving an indication of a required processor performance level, determining a modulation period, and selecting, dependent on the required processor performance level, multiple of the predetermined processor performance levels, e.g. predetermined performance levels above and below the required performance level. For each selected predetermined processor performance level, a proportion of the modulation period during which the processor should operate at the predetermined processor performance level is determined. During the modulation period, a modulation operation is performed to switch the processor between the selected predetermined processor performance levels as indicated by the determined proportions. This allows an average performance level to be achieved during the modulation period that matches the required processor performance level, thereby avoiding any unnecessary energy consumption.
Patent GB-2445610-A (GB)
Title: Door security chain with alarm
Inventor: MCCONKEY JAMES
IPC: E05B45/00
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: Door security chain 11 primarily for UPVC doors. A support 4 secured to a wall supports the chain 11 and an alarm 6. The chain has a ring 12 to engage over a door handle and a link 10 attaches to a fixed eye bolt 9 to limit door opening. If the door is forced open then link 10 breaks and allows the chain to pull an alarm activation pin 14. The arrangement does not require holes to be drilled in the door or frame.
Patent GB-2434804-A (GB)
Title: Fibre processing apparatus
Inventor: SAEGER NICOLE
IPC: D01G15/84
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: Fibre processing apparatus comprises a first roller 3b conveying a fibre web, and second and third rollers 18, 19, having respective nips with one another and with first roller. Second roller 13, is arranged downstream of third roller 19 and co-operates with first roller 3b so that fibre is opened and detached then transferred via the nips 24, 26 back to the first roller. The rollers have clothing with tips which are inclined at an angle of 10 to 50 degrees relative to a line perpendicular to the direction of movement of the clothing. The tips are preferable inclined in the direction of rotation, and may be inclined in different directions. The clothing gaps 28, 29, may be large to obtain a higher filling volume for fibres, and the overall height of the clothing may be 4 to 5 mm. The second roller may be rotated in a direction opposite to that of the roller. Preferably the diameter of the second roller is 50 to 140 mm and it is rotated at a speed of 0.5 to 2 rev/min; and the diameter of the third roller is 60 to 90 mm and it is rotated at a speed of 5 to 15 rev/min.
Patent GB-2447988-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic model train
Inventor: BEADLE KEITH
IPC: A63H18/16
Filed: 2007-03-31
Abstract: A model railway comprises a track assembly 16 on which one or more model train vehicles 10 can run. Each model train vehicle 10 has one or more magnets 20, preferably permanent, on the underside. The track 16 is mounted on a ferromagnetic base 22 such that the vehicle 10 is held on the track 16 by the magnetic attraction of the magnets 20 towards the base 22. This allows the vehicle 10 to run upside down on an inverted track 16 which has non-ferromagnetic rails 14. The magnets 20 may be spaced between the rails 14 of the track 16. Magnets 20 may be provided on all the vehicles used on the track assembly 16. A transparent cover 36 may be provided to cover the track assembly 16 and the railway vehicles 10 when the track is inverted and mounted on a ceiling.
Patent GB-2449688-A (GB)
Title: An impeller / fan having radially extending blades and axially extending blades
Inventor: CROKE ANTHONY LAWRENCE
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: An impeller 1 for an axial fan comprises a hub 2, a plurality of blades 3 extending radially outwardly from the hub, and a plurality of blades 4 extending axially rearwardly from the hub. The rearwardly extending blades 4 preferably extend backwards from the radially outer portion of the hub, and also extend partially into the hub. The axially extending fins 4 ideally protrude 5mm rearwardly of the hub. A lip 5 may be provided outside the hub at the rear so as to redirect axially flowing air radially outwards. Preferably the impeller belongs to an axial extractor fan assembly comprising a motor to drive the impeller. The arrangement expels air from behind the hub, thereby creating a circulation which cools down the fan motor. An independent claim relates to an impeller having a lip formed on the outside of the hub at the rear, and a plurality of blades located radially inwardly of the lip.
Patent GB-2443099-A (GB)
Title: Controlling communication system power consumption according to received signal quality
Inventor: WENG CHI-SHUN
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: A communication system has an analogue circuit and a digital circuit. When a signal is received by the system, the system performs an analogue to digital conversion to produce a digital signal and decodes the digital signal. It determines a signal index, such as the signal to noise ratio, from the decoded signal. The signal index is then used to adjust the power consumption of the analogue circuit or of a Viterbi circuit in the digital circuit. The Viterbi circuit may be enabled or disabled based on the index. Taps in an echo canceller or in a near end cross talk canceller in the analogue circuit may be enabled or disabled based on the index. The index may be compared with thresholds to determine how to adjust the power consumption.
Patent GB-2454694-A (GB)
Title: Tracking device having discrete circuit elements connected by flexible connectors
Inventor: PERALTA YVONNE
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: An tracking device (10,Fig.5) is provided for monitoring the whereabouts of a person or child (86,Fig.5) comprising, a circuit 22 having a power supply 32 and a telecommunication means 36 for connecting to, and registering on, a mobile telephone network (80,Fig.5), and support means (40,Fig.4) adapted to be worn on, or about, the body of the person (86,Fig.5), wherein the circuit 22 comprises a plurality of discrete circuit elements 26 connected to one another by one or more flexible connectors 24, the flexible connectors 24 being arranged to pass at least partially through the interior of the support means (44,Fig.4). At least one of the flexible connectors 24 may comprise a flexible circuit board. The support means (40,Fig.4) may comprise a wrist band. The telecommunication means 36 may be a GSM transceiver. The circuit 22 may further comprise a GPS module and a CPU 34.
Patent GB-2456517-A (GB)
Title: Serial data communication circuit for use with transmission lines using both data and clock to enable recovery of data synchronously
Inventor: RADECKI ANDRZEJ
IPC: H04L7/00
Filed: 2008-01-15
Abstract: A data transmission device, data reception device and a method of data communication are provided. An encoder generates first, second and third signals, each signal comprising at any time one of a first symbol or a second symbol, on the basis of an input data signal and synchronisation information, such that the number of the generated signals comprising the first symbol remains the same. An output transmits each of the first, second and third generated signals over a respective, individual conductor of a transmission line. A decoder is arranged to receive a signal from each of the first, second and third conductors of the transmission line, to generate an output data signal on the basis of the first, second and third received signals, and to generate output synchronisation information on the basis of the first, second and third received signals. In prior art systems the clock and data recovery process strongly depend on the data encoding scheme employed. Fluctuation of the transmission line delay and of the synchronisation clock frequency and noise introduced in the clock data recovery circuit symbol limit the minimum encoded symbol duration and therefore limit the maximum symbol rate of transmitted data. The invention aims to improve this situation.
Patent GB-2444858-A (GB)
Title: Management processor for controlling the cooling of a computing system that changes its cooling profile when the system configuration changes
Inventor: LINDELL DONALD
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for managing the cooling of an information handling system, such as a server or blade computer. The information handling system has a housing, such as a rack or cabinet, in which the processing elements or components of the system are placed. Placed inside the housing is a cooling fan near the processing elements to provide a cooling airflow. The fan is controlled by a management processor that selects the speed of the fan based on the environmental conditions detected and a cooling (or thermal) profile of the information handling system. The cooling profile of the system is retrieved by the management processor from a network location when a change to the processing elements or the hardware configuration in the housing is detected. The management processor may be the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC).
Patent GB-2445892-A (GB)
Title: Strip electrode with conductive nanotube printing
Inventor: DOUGLAS JOEL S
IPC: G01N27/26
Filed: 2008-04-24
Abstract: A sensor system that detects a current representative of a compound in a liquid mixture features a multi or three electrode strip adapted for releasable attachment to signal readout circuitry. The strip comprises an elongated support which is preferably flat adapted for releasable attachment to the readout circuitry; a first conductor and a second and a third conductor each extend along the support and comprise means for connection to the circuitry. The circuit is formed with single-walled or multi walled nanotubes conductive traces and may be formed from multiple layers or dispersions containing, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanotubes/antimony tin oxide, carbon nanotubes/platinum, or carbon nanotubes/silver or carbon nanotubes/silver-cloride. An active electrode formed from a separate conductive carbon nanotubes layer or suitable dispersion, positioned to contact the liquid mixture and the first conductor, comprises a deposit of an enzyme capable of catalyzing a reaction involving the compound and preferably an electron mediator, capable of transferring electrons between the enzyme-catalyzed reaction and the first conductor. A reference electrode also formed from a conductive carbon nanotube layer or suitable dispersion is positioned to contact the mixture and the second conductor. The system includes circuitry adapted to provide an electrical signal representative of the current which is formed from printing conductive inks made with nano size particles such as conductive carbon or carbon/platinum or carbon/silver, or carbon nanotubes/antimony tin oxide to form a conductive carbon nanotube layers. The multiple-electrode strip is manufactured, by then applying the enzyme and preferably the mediator onto the electrode. Alternatively the electrode can have a carbon nanotubes/antimony tin oxide, carbon nanotubes/platinum, or carbon nanotubes/silver or carbon nanotubes/silver-cloride surface and or a conductive carbon or silver ink surface connecting leg. The carbon nanotube solution is first coated and patterned into electro shapes and the conductive carbon nanotubes, carbon or silver ink can be attached by printing the ink to interface with the carbon nanotube electro surface. A platinum electrode test strip is also disclosed that is formed from either nano platinum distributed in the carbon nanotube layer or by application or incorporation of platinum to the carbon nanotube conductive ink.
Patent GB-2450209-A (GB)
Title: Displaying automatically controlled engine thrust information
Inventor: NIKOLIC MARK I
IPC: B64D31/06
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: A flight control computer 500 is configured to display information related to automatically controlled engine thrust levels during a reduced thrust flight period of an aircraft, the information corresponding to one or more parameters stored in the flight control computer. The information may be displayed in an alphanumeric or graphical format corresponding to first, second 506 and third 508 engine thrust levels which are used to achieve a quiet climb. Alphanumerically displayed information may be formatted in accordance with a sequential order of the automatically controlled engine thrust levels. Graphically displayed information may include a plan or vertical view of a planned flight path 502.
Patent GB-2446549-A (GB)
Title: Cooler installation
Inventor: LECONTE VALENTIN DANIEL JOEL
IPC: B60K11/04
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A tractor cooling installation has an engine cooling radiator (11) fixed relative to the tractor (16), a first inner bank of one or more coolers (12,13) pivoted on the radiator on a first frame (17) for upward pivoting movement away from the radiator about a first generally horizontal pivot axis (18) transverse to the tractor and a second outer bank of one or more coolers (14) also pivoted on the radiator on a second frame (20) for upward pivoting movement away from the first inner bank of coolers about a second generally horizontal pivot axis transverse to the tractor. A first cooler (12) from the first bank of coolers is mounted on the first frame (17) for pivoting upwardly with the first frame away from the radiator and a second cooler (13) which also forms part of the first bank of coolers is pivotally supported at its upper end by the first frame about a third generally horizontal axis (26). The lower end of the second cooler (13) is attached to the tractor by pivoting link means (27) so that as the first frame (17) pivots upwardly about the first axis (18) the second cooler pivots (13) relative to the first frame (20) about the third axis (26) to a location spaced from the first cooler (12) and the radiator (11).
Patent GB-2461095-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic buoyant media and clarification system
Inventor: TABINER MARIA CATHERINE
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A magnetic buoyant media and clarification system for fluids in which particles are separated from the fluid by flotation using a buoyant magnetic media. The magnetic media first enhancing the rate of aggregation of the flocculated material and secondly allowing enhanced recovery of the media by the use of magnets from the sludge. The fluid to be treated flows into a mixing chamber 10 to which coagulant is added. The resulting mixture passes to a flocculation chamber 20. Magnetic buoyant media and flocculant aids are added to the fluid mixture. The resulting mixture of coagulants, flocculants, magnetic media and the solids to be separated passes to a flotation chamber 30. A flotation assistance device 40 such as a dissolved air flotation (DAF) system may be employed in the flotation chamber. Clarified fluid 38 is removed from the flotation chamber. The sludge layer 34 formed at the top of the flotation chamber may be removed to sludge tank 36. The sludge is removed from tank 36 to a magnetic buoyant media recovery unit 50, which may make use of a magnetic device so as to recover the media.
Patent GB-2450425-A (GB)
Title: Rotating build plate for powder bed additive layer manufacturing system
Inventor: GREEN GORDON ROBERT
IPC: B22F3/105
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A powder bed additive layer manufacturing system includes a linear traversing re-coater 8 and a build plate 6, characterised in that the build plate 6 is mounted for rotation. In a further aspect, the build plate 6 includes an elevator mechanism 7, which mechanism incorporates the rotation axis. In an alternative arrangement, the re-coater 8 is rotated instead of the build plate 6. Preferably, the re-coater 8 distributes powder material 4 from a hopper 9 onto the build plate 6, and a laser 1, directed by scanning optics 2, directs a beam 3 onto the powder 4 to to form a solid layer 5. By this method, a three-dimensional model can be fabricated. The provision of a rotation axis on the build plate 6 or re-coater 8 allows an uppermost deposited layer, especially in a body 5 having parts of different orientations, to be positioned so that it lies substantially orthogonal to the line of movement of the re-coater 8 before the next layer is deposited, thereby reducing any frictional forces and possible consequential damage to the body.
Patent GB-2449581-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus with cleaning fluid supply
Inventor: LENKIEWICZ KENNETH M
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: A surface apparatus comprises a housing, and a fluid delivery system mounted to the housing. The fluid delivery system including a first fluid supply tank 44 for holding a first fluid, a second fluid supply tank 150 for holding a second fluid, a dispenser for distributing at least one of the first and second fluids from the respective first and second supply tanks 44, 150 to the surface being cleaned, and a mixing manifold 510E having an inlet 510A for the first fluid, at least two selectively controllable valved inlets 510C, 510D in communication with the second fluid supply tank 150 for delivery of the second fluid to the mixing manifold 510E and an outlet 510B coupled to the dispenser, wherein the proportion of the second fluid delivered to the dispenser can be selectively controlled. The arrangement can be used to vary the concentration of the cleaning detergent during different modes of cleaning.
Patent GB-2463520-A (GB)
Title: Tape measure comprising two lasers set at 45 degrees to measure height
Inventor: HUNT GORDON JAMES
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2008-09-17
Abstract: A tape measure measuring device with the addition of two lasers a and b attached within or to the body of the tape measure set at an angle of 45 degrees so that the height of an object can be measured safely from the ground. In use laser b is shined at the top of the object allowing the height of the object to be determined mathematically. A prism may be added to the top laser allowing a straight line to be projected onto an object. The tape measure may comprise a spring retractable metal tape type measure but could also be a laser or cloth / plastic type hand cranked measure.
Patent GB-2450843-A (GB)
Title: Mutant HSV, materials and methods for generation of mutant HSV
Inventor: CONNER JOE
IPC: C12N15/869
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A method of generating a mutant Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is disclosed, wherein the generated HSV genome comprises nucleic acid encoding a nucleic acid sequence of interest, the method comprising the steps of: i. providing a nucleic acid vector comprising nucleic acid encoding first and second site specific recombination sequences and a nucleic acid encoding a nucleic acid sequence of interest between said site specific recombination sequences; ii. providing an HSV, the genome of which comprises third and fourth site specific recombination sequences; iii. contacting said nucleic acid vector of (i) with said HSV of (ii) together with one or more recombinase enzymes capable of catalysing site specific recombination between the site specific recombination sequences of said nucleic acid vector and said HSV; iv. identifying HSV containing the nucleic acid sequence of interest, wherein steps i-iii are conducted in a cell-free system.
Patent GB-2456886-A (GB)
Title: Guided cutter actuated by a roated shaft
Inventor: TSENG TZU-FENG
IPC: B26D1/08
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A cutting apparatus includes a cutting platform 11, an automatic transmission, lateral plates 111, 112, a rotating shaft 14, a cutter 18 and an eccentric sustaining member. The automatic transmission member is disposed on the cutting platform 11. The first and second lateral plates 111, 112 are arranged at opposed sides of the cutting platform 11. The shaft 14 penetrates through the lateral plates 111, 112. An end of the rotating shaft 14 is rotatably connected to a gear part of the gear set 13. The cutting member 18 is movable along two guide tracks 1111, 1121. The eccentric sustaining member is sheathed around the shaft 14 and disposed above the cutter 18. The eccentric sustaining member is sustained against the cutter 18 to transmit a linear cutting operation of the cutter 18 when the shaft 14 is driven by the gears 13 to rotate in a circular motion.
Patent GB-2451608-A (GB)
Title: An isolated IL-12 molecule or chimeric molecules therof
Inventor: PRIEST JOHN D
IPC: C07H21/00
Filed: 2008-11-27
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the fields of proteins, diagnostics, therapeutics and nutrition. More particularly, the present invention provides an isolated IL-12 molecule wherein the IL-12 or chimeric molecule thereof has a profile of measurable physiochemical parameters, wherein the profile is indicative of, associated with or forms the basis of one or more pharmacological traits. The present invention further contemplates the use of the isolated IL-12 or chimeric molecule thereof in a range of diagnostic, prophylactic, therapeutic, nutritional and/or research applications.
Patent GB-2466231-A (GB)
Title: Cooling and storing hydrocarbon gas on a ship
Inventor: GRAY WILLIE MILNE
IPC: F17C1/00
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: A system and associated method are presented in which hydrocarbon gas is cooled and stored upon a ship 1. There are various standard gas processing components, and steps, in the cooling process, cooling stages 50, 100, refrigerant streams 40, 45, compressors 200, 250, coolers 300, 350, expansion devices 400, 450, heat exchangers 500, 550, and a plurality of storage tanks 600. The tanks are membrane storage tanks 600 having a storage capacity of greater than 170, 000 m3, preferably greater than or equal to about 180,000 m3. The system may present a ship mounted cooling system as an alternative to a land based cooling system.
Patent GB-2457368-A (GB)
Title: Location marker for distributed temperature sensing systems
Inventor: TAVERNER DOMINO
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2009-02-09
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for distributed temperature sensing (DTS) include marking one or more points at known locations along a waveguide or fibre of a distributed temperature sensing (DTS) system and applying position information from such marked locations to DTS measurements. A Bragg grating in the waveguide or fibre may provide a discrete marker for identification of the position information. Application of the position information from such marked locations to the DTS measurements avoids ambiguous interpretations of other inherent features to assess location and enables data analysis referenced by the known locations to correlate the DTS measurements in space. The DTS system 100 includes at least one optical waveguide such as an optical fibre 108 within a cable 106 disposed in a cased well 102. For some embodiments the cable 102 clamps to an outer circumference of production tubing 104 and the fibre 108 may loop back to provide parallel sections of fibre alongside one another.
Patent GB-2461421-A (GB)
Title: Locking cap for subsea tree
Inventor: SANTOS SAUL DOS FILHO
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2008-02-14
Abstract: A locking tree cap 100 for use on a subsea tree. The tree cap 100 may be installed and retrieved using a remote operated vehicle. The tree cap 100 may include deflectable collet fingers 110, 120 that lock the tree cap 100 to a tree spool 200. The deflectable collet fingers 110, 120 may be adapted, such as with enlarged heads 111, 121, to extend into recesses 211, 221 of the tree spool 200 when the tree cap 100 has been landed on the tree spool 200. The tree cap 100 may be locked onto a tree spool 200 before energizing sealing members 112, 122 within the bores 209, 219 of the subsea tree, thereby protecting the sealing members 112, 122 from damage during the installation of the tree cap 100 onto the tree spool 200.