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Patent GB-2449225-A (GB)
Title: Bidirectional channel searching method for opportunistic or cognitive radio
Inventor: SUBRAMANI SIVA KUPANNA
IPC: H04W16/14
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: Scanning for an available channel in a frequency spectrum is performed by a bidirectional scanning method to allow cognitive or opportunistic radio users to access the spectrum while a primary or licensed user is not transmitting. The method comprises a bidirectional search away from an initial channel frequency, which bidirectional search may be a spiral search. The method may include steps to take when a boundary of the spectrum is encountered, for example changing to a unidirectional search away from the boundary or jumping a random amount before recommencing a bidirectional search. The search may also take into account existing information concerning channel reservation.
Patent GB-2437395-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for testing infrared sensors used for missile detection systems
Inventor: HOLLOWAY STEPHEN ANTHONY
IPC: F41G7/00
Filed: 2007-04-16
Abstract: An apparatus 2 is disclosed for testing and evaluating infrared sensors used for missile detection systems, the infrared sensors integrating incident energy over a finite time period. The apparatus 2 comprises at least one infrared illumination source 4 for illuminating sensors, the illumination source being a pseudo continuous wave laser infrared illumination source 4 with signal duty and peak power controlled by means of an amplitude, pulse width and pulse repetition interval modulation circuit 8, whereby the laser infrared illumination source 4 operates at shorter repetition intervals than the finite time period so that the laser infrared illumination source 4 appears to the infrared sensors to be a real missile signature. The illumination source 4 may be an optical parametric oscillator which is pumped by a laser 6. The modulation circuit 8 may be an acousto-optic modulator placed before the optical parametric oscillator.
Patent GB-2438514-A (GB)
Title: A lifting cradle for inserting or removing prefabricated modules into an opening in a building
Inventor: HOURIHAN KEVIN JAMES
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting cradle 1 for lifting pre-fabricated modules 3 e.g. room units which are constructed off-site, delivered to the site, positioned on the lilting cradle and then lifted adjacent to a respective opening (5 figure 6) in the building framework, before being slid into the opening. The lifting cradle comprises a central loading platform 9 and preferably two safety cages 11, 13 arranged on opposite sides of the platform for operatives to view and/or control installation of the module in the opening. The lifting cradle is temporarily attached to the building during installation of the module by such means as electromagnets (25 and 27 figure 4), clamps, locating bolts or inserts. Preferably a counterbalance mechanism (37 figure 4), which may be electronically controlled is provided to maintain stability of the lifting cradle during installation. The counterbalance mechanism may be located on any of the crane jib, lifting arm, or the platform itself. The lifting cradle may also be employed when removing modules from the building. A later embodiment relates to a method of installing a module using said lifting cradle.
Patent GB-2435194-A (GB)
Title: Polymer material and device using same
Inventor: SEKINE CHIZU
IPC: C09D11/106
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a polymer material containing a conjugated polymer and a dendrimer. By using such a polymer material for a light-emitting layer of a light-emitting device, there can be obtained a practically useful light-emitting device which can be driven at low voltage.
Patent GB-2438528-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device with embedded heat spreader
Inventor: VOGT PETE
IPC: H01L23/498
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: In some embodiments an apparatus may comprise a semiconductor die, an elastomer layer attached to the die, a tape lead attached to the elastomer, a portion of the tape lead exposed through the elastomer to connect with the die, a polymer resin attached to the tape lead, and a thermally conductive substrate attached to the polymer resin such that the thermally conductive substrate can spread heat from the semiconductor die.
Patent GB-2452313-A (GB)
Title: Providing call related information to a telecommunications device
Inventor: RICHINGS PAUL
IPC: H04M1/253
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: The invention provides a method for providing call related information to telecommunications device 1. The telecommunications device 1 can connect to a network 3, and the network 3 comprises at least one other telecommunications 5 device and a database 9. The method comprises recording on the first telecommunications device as least some details of a call made from the first telecommunications device to a second telecommunications device; transmitting the details to the database; and then transmitting call related information from the database to the first telecommunications device. Aspects of the invention include the call related information comprising a reference for use in retrieving further call related information, e.g. web page address, URL (Uniform Resource Locator) and wherein the details transmitted by the first device to the database comprise the identity of the first/second device, the network address of the first/second device and/or the geographical location of the first device. The invention is able to provide additional information to the user of the first device. The information can be chosen to suit the user's preferences and the nature of the call, based upon the details transmitted to the database. Therefore, the user is presented with relevant information in a timely fashion on the same device that they are using to make the call. In one embodiment of the invention, when a user makes a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) call from their PC to a business the homepage of that business will automatically appear on the desktop of the user's PC.
Patent GB-2453144-A (GB)
Title: Golf green reading, sighting, transparent aid with vertical and horizontal lines
Inventor: WARD JAMES PATRICK
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: A device to aid a golf player in aligning or putting having a clear plastic body, which may be sized to use with a score card. Said device having a suspension hole B which may be used to suspend the device from, allowing it to self align with horizontal and vertical planes. The device may be marked with intersecting horizontal and vertical lines C and D. In use the device may be suspended via a pencil placed in the hole B, the device finds its own natural level and the golf player aligns a golf flag G (figure 1) by placing the hole F at the intersection of the lower of two of the intersecting lines C and D. The player then can determine if the golf flag is parallel to the vertical line. The further away from the vertical indicates the amount of slope on the green or fairway.
Patent GB-2453557-A (GB)
Title: Battery simulation device
Inventor: MAPLESTON DAVID BERNARD
IPC: H02J1/00
Filed: 2007-10-10
Abstract: Sound effects pedal devices may be powered by batteries. Some such devices are designed to work with old carbon batteries which have the characteristic of a voltage drop at the terminals when higher current is drawn, creating a distinctive sound. A battery simulation device receives a 9V input into a low pass filter 1, a dc-dc converter 2, a simulated capacitance 3, simulated internal resistance 4, a low pass filter 5, and a 9V output. The battery simulation device will emulate a plurality of different battery voltages, simulating the capacitance and internal resistance of a battery with no DC connection between the simulated battery terminals and the main DC power supply preventing earth loops, hiss, hum and whistles common on guitarists equipment such as pedal boards. The battery simulation device may also be constructed so as to fit inside a battery compartment and with the same connectors as a battery.
Patent GB-2443749-A (GB)
Title: Itso FVC2 application monitor
Inventor: HOCHFIELD BARRY SIM
IPC: G06F21/50
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: The invention provides an ITSO-based smartcard system including a programmable smartcard device for use in the ITSO scheme carrying a file system and operating software enabling the on-device file system to interface with at least one off-device ITSO application. At the interface, the off-device ITSO application is permitted to access and/or modify data in the on-device file system. The programmable smartcard device comprises monitoring means operable to monitor the sequence of operations carried out by the off-line application in accessing and/or modifying data in the on-device files and to restrict or prevent further access or modifications to such data if that sequence of operations does not meet predetermined criteria. Preferably, the monitoring means includes a state engine capable of being set to one of a plurality of states, at least one of which is an error state, in which further modification to the data in some or all of the on-device files is prevented until the sequence of operations is restarted. The system may also be such that inter-engagement of the smartcard device with the interface device causes the interface device to generate a session key used in the encryption/decryption of data and/or commands during a sequence of operations carried out to access and/or modify data carried by the programmable smartcard device. Preferably, completion of a sequence of operations to modify data on the programmable smartcard device causes the interface device to open a new session and to generate a second session key and to use that second session key to verify that the required data has been modified in accordance with the intended sequence of operations. The invention is thsu capable of providing an ITSO based system with better protection against fraud.
Patent GB-2457983-A (GB)
Title: A flood barrier system
Inventor: TURNER FREDERICK BYRON
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a flood barrier system 10 comprising a plurality of elongate panels 30; a plurality of elongate supports 20 for supporting the panels between adjacent supports with the panels arranged vertically one above the other. Each support 20 has a first and a second longitudinal channel (28 figure 3) for slidingly receiving the panels between adjacent supports and an engagement means (22 figure 3) to enable engagement of each support 20 with a cooperating means (18 figure 2) of a wall or fence post or the like to thereby retain the support in an upright manner. Each first and second channel (28 figure 3) may comprise at least sealing means (26 figure 3) to provide a waterproof seal between the channel and the panels. Each panel may also comprise a sealing means 34 along at least one of its longer sides to seal against adjacent panels.
Patent GB-2459453-A (GB)
Title: Aerodynamic overspeed limitation for wind turbine rotor(s)
Inventor: MARSHALL BARRY ROBERT
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: A horizontal axis wind turbine blade configuration is disclosed which can dissipate the energy which would otherwise exceed the capacity of the energy conversion system, when the wind speed and/or the wind turbine rotational speed exceed(s) levels established by the particular design. 'Auxiliary Aerofoil Section(s)' are connected to a wind turbine rotor hub which under particular operating conditions dissipate some of, and under severe conditions dissipate virtually all of, the energy that the conventional wind turbine blade(s) or blade section(s) extract from the wind. The Auxiliary Aerofoil Section(s) are configured to function as a propeller using aerodynamic lift as the principle energy dissipation mechanism when the rotor speed exceeds a certain value for a particular pertaining wind speed, that rotor speed being an outcome of the overall design. The 'Auxiliary Aerofoil Sections" may be provided at the tips of the primary aerofoil sections or separate auxiliary and primary blades may be used on the same hub. Alternatively separate auxiliary and primary rotors may be linked on the same axis or on respective axes.
Patent GB-2447367-A (GB)
Title: Dermatologic treatment lamp with hydrophilic material to reduce friction with skin
Inventor: BEHRAKIS ELIAS
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: A dermatologic treatment lamp has a contact element 326 facilitating conveyance to the skin of electromagnetic radiation emitted by a light source 304. The outer surface of the contact element incorporates a hydrophilic material 334 to facilitate movement across the skin. The hydrophilic material may also function as a filter or diffuser.
Patent GB-2464157-A (GB)
Title: Recycling silicon etchants
Inventor: GREEN MINO
IPC: H01M4/134
Filed: 2008-10-10
Abstract: Silicon pillars are manufactured by etching silicon particles or silicon substrates by use of an etchant comprising HF, Ag+ ions, and nitrate ions. After the etching process the silicon pillars are separated from the etching solution with Ag particle residue remaining on the silicon pillars. The Ag particles on the silicon pillars are dissolved using nitric acid to form a solution comprising Ag+ ions and nitrate ions. HF is then added to the nitrate ion/Ag+ ion solution to form a fresh recycled etchant for etching silicon pillars from silicon granules or substrates.
Patent GB-2466462-A (GB)
Title: Escape ladder assembly
Inventor: MARTIN STEVEN
IPC: E06C9/14
Filed: 2008-12-20
Abstract: An escape ladder assembly 20 comprises a housing 22 for mounting in a building wall 2 adjacent a window opening 4, a foldable ladder 32, at least one wall engaging fastening means 30 for connecting an end of the foldable ladder to the wall. The foldable ladder is removable from within the housing via an opening 24 in the housing, which is covered by a lid 8a, the lid forming part of a window sill 8. Preferably the housing comprises wire mesh. The escape ladder may also comprise a second ladder 40 of a length suitable to be deployed within the building to provide easier access to the window opening. Also claimed is a building which comprises a foldable ladder which can be stored in a cavity within a wall of the building.
Patent GB-2467791-A (GB)
Title: A vane for use in a duct
Inventor: COOPER JOSEPH BARNSDALE
IPC: F01D25/30
Filed: 2009-02-16
Abstract: A vane for use in a duct, such as an exhaust duct in a gas turbine engine, comprises a shear web 12 arranged to extend substantially across the duct and to be fixedly attached to at least one wall thereof, and one or more vane plates 14 removably mountable on the web. On each side of the web 12 three retaining plates 16 are secured to the web by bolts 18. A plurality of mounting brackets 20, are permanently fixed to the vane plates by riveting with countersunk-head rivets. Mounting brackets 20 have tangs which are arranged for slidable engagement with the retaining plates 16 in a direction opposite to arrow A. Thus, the vane plates 14 may be slid along the web 12 from a trailing edge of the vane to a leading edge, and back. Once the vane plates 14 are in the required position on the web they may be secured against further sliding movement by a pair of limiting brackets 22, one on each side of the web 12.
Patent GB-2456727-A (GB)
Title: System and method for producing and displaying images
Inventor: MOSCOVITCH JERRY
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: A system for producing and displaying images of a person is described. The system includes sets of cameras for capturing camera information to form K images of the person from more than one perspective. The system also includes a multi-screen display system for showing images of the person from the more than one perspective.
Patent GB-2470958-A (GB)
Title: Heating system comprising a wireless control system
Inventor: HOWES MARTIN
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: A heating system comprises a boiler 4, a pump 7 for circulating a fluid through the boiler and control equipment, such as a programmable controller 1, remote from the boiler arranged to generate an electrical boiler control signal 17. The boiler is arranged to generate an electrical control signal for the pump so that the pump can continue to operate after the boiler has been switched off. The control equipment is electrically connected to a wireless transmitter 13 which transmits the boiler control signal to a wireless receiver 15 electrically connected to the boiler. The wireless receiver is arranged to provide a boiler control signal to the boiler in response to receiving a signal from the wireless transmitter. In a further aspect, a wireless transmitter/receiver arrangement for a heating system is provided, comprising two transmitter/receiver pairs (13, 15 and 20, 21; fig.5). In use, the system is particularly applicable for fitting a modern boiler requiring a permanent mains live electrical connection to older installations where only a switched mains live electrical connection is present.
Patent GB-2462164-A (GB)
Title: Wirebond Protector
Inventor: MEADOWCROFT DAVID J K
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: A wirebond protector 100 has an elongated shape that allows mounting of a substrate 120 which comprises at least one semiconductor die 122, at least one conducting portion and an elongated array of wirebonds 116 which attach to pads on the semiconductor die 122 and connect the semiconductor dies 122 to the conducting portion of the substrate; the wirebond protector being provided with an interior cavity 114 which is bounded by the top wall 102 and the side wall 104, is shaped to accept the elongated array of wirebonds 116 and to at least partially cover the array of wirebonds 116. The microelectronic device being used for optical communication applications which comprise the use of optical signals over optical fibre. The semiconductor dies 122 can comprise a suitable type of device known in the art, such as optical transmitters (e.g. VCSELs) and receivers (e.g. photodiodes).
Patent GB-2465452-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary platform for scaffolding
Inventor: ROBINSON ALAN
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2009-09-18
Abstract: A platform device 2 for scaffolding, comprises a platform (18, Fig 1a) supported by a frame, where the device is selectively attachable to the scaffolding using brackets 26. The device includes two or more support members (4, 6 Fig 1a) in a frame which supports a platform surface (18 Fig 1a). Preferably connection means (32, Fig 1d) are provided to connect the platform device to another similar platform device. The connection means may comprise tubes or blocks which fit into and can be secured to one or more ends of the support members. Preferably, when two platform devices are connected in this way, the surface formed is substantially continuous. A method of connecting a platform device to scaffolding is also defined.
Patent GB-2474684-A (GB)
Title: Water receptacle comprising a sloping side wall
Inventor: ASKEW DEAN DEREK
IPC: F16K31/30
Filed: 2009-10-23
Abstract: A receptacle 10, such as a tank, for holding water within a roof space 11 is disclosed. The receptacle comprises a base 12 and side walls 13a-d which extend from the base, with at least one of the side walls being arranged at an angle to the base. The angle substantially corresponds with a slope of a roof 30 which forms the roof space. In use, the receptacle is advantageously designed to fit within an apex 27 of the roof space. A water distribution system (25, fig.5) comprising at least two of the receptacles is disclosed. A water heating system (26, fig.7) comprising the receptacle is also disclosed, where the heating system preferably includes a solar panel 29 heat transfer device with a ducting arrangement for receiving water from the receptacle. In a further aspect, a valve arrangement (35, fig.8) for limiting the flow of water into a receptacle is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2474899-A (GB)
Title: Improved pipe coupling
Inventor: BENSON ANDREW JAMES
IPC: F16L21/02
Filed: 2009-10-30
Abstract: A pipe coupling configured for coupling pipes over a range of diameters including a gripping and sealing assembly comprising a ring of circumferentially linked carrier members 1. The circumferentially discontinuous members are interlinked by means of a tongue and groove connection between a groove 2 on a first member and a tongue on an adjacent member, the opening of the groove which receives the tongue facing In plane not in alignment with a tangent of the circumferential plane of the carrier and each tongue is attached to its member by a resiliently deformable arm whereby to provide stability of the circumferential links in the absence of any additional support.
Patent GB-174561-A (GB)
Title: Longitudinal kneading machine for chocolate masses and the like
IPC: A23G1/14
Filed: 1921-04-05
Abstract: 174,561. Elitewerke Akt.-Ges. Jan. 25, 1921,. [Convention date]. Confectionery.-In a mixing and kneading machine for chocolate wherein a roller a reciprocates over a stone d forming the bottom of a steam-jacketed trough c, the ends of the trough are kept free from lumps by cranked knives f, which rotate with spindles e and scrape the end walls and the adjacent portions of the longitudinal walls. The roller a and knives fare preferably synchronized, so that the roller a is in the extreme position when the corresponding knife is in its uppermost position, the mass which is turned over by the knives being thus dropped on the roller.
Patent GB-290424-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to steam power installations
IPC: F01K19/08
Filed: 1927-04-13
Abstract: 290,424. McCallum, J., and Andersen, H. P. H. April 13, 1927. Steam, returning to boiler.-Instead of returning partly condensed exhaust steam from a condenser 7 to a boiler 1 by a pump, as described in Specifications 254,874 and 271,928. it is returned by an injector 12. The injector is operated by live steam the supply of which is regulated by a valve 15 in accordance with the pressure of the exhaust. In a modification, the injector is operated by water withdrawn from the boiler and supplied to the injector by a centrifugal pump driven from the engine. The Provisional Specification also refers to Specification 286,408.