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Patent GB-2402172-A (GB)
Title: Generator system
Inventor: EYRE MARTIN
IPC: F02C3/36
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A micro turbine generator 52 has a compressor 22 for compressing air. The compressed air passes through a recuperator 30 and a heat exchanger 32, before passing through a turbine 26 which drives the compressor 22 and an alternator 28. A heat generator 34 provides heat so as to indirectly power the turbine 26, via the heat exchanger 32. A waste heat recovery unit 36 is provided. During startup, the alternator 28 is used as a motor to spin the compressor 22 and turbine 26. At a given motoring speed and turbine inlet temperature, a bypass dump valve is closed to provide gases to the turbine 26 to rapidly accelerate the shaft 24 through its first critical speed. Shaft speed may be maintained constant by varying electrical load on the alternator 28.
Patent GB-2394137-A (GB)
Title: Controls for digital cameras for capturing images and sound
Inventor: ADAMS GUY DE WARRENNE BRUCE
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: A digital camera has both image capture and audio capture modes. The digital camera has: a control member moveable from an initial position to a first position for effecting audio capture and to a second position for effecting image capture. A releasable latch means latches the camera in the audio capture mode upon entry of the control member into the first position. The control member may be in the form of a dial, a button or a slider which may be slid into the first position and pressed into a second position. The control member may also have a position between the first and second positions (7b, Fig.8) to effect focus lock.
Patent GB-2407008-A (GB)
Title: Cancelling co-channel and inter-symbol interference in multiple antennae systems
Inventor: SUN YONG
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: In a Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) wireless communications system comprising multiple antennae, co-channel interference (CCI) and inter-symbol interference (ISI) are cancelled adaptively using two different space-time filters in sequence. CCI, ie. known interference from other transmit antennas, is cancelled using digital beamforming (DBF) which weights the received signals according to a channel estimation, a predetermined training sequence and an estimate fed back from the ISI-cancelling filter. ISI is cancelled via iterative spacetime decoding of the data received from the CCI filter, wherein soft decisions from an equaliser running a Viterbi or turbo decoding algorithm are fed back, along with channel information, to both ISI and CCI filters. The iterative decoding can also take place in the frequency domain for OFDM systems.
Patent GB-2411149-A (GB)
Title: Flexible intumescent seal
Inventor: WARD DEREK ALFRED
IPC: E04B1/94
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A flexible seal comprises an elongate generally rectangular envelope of reinforced paper having an external metallic surface finish which encloses an elongate generally rectangular wire mesh and a similarly shaped elongate strip or sheet of intumescent material. The seal is formed with a series of spaced airflow passageways extending from a lower surface to an upper surface of the seal.
Patent GB-2413462-A (GB)
Title: Duplicate Address Detection Optimisation
Inventor: AKRAM AMMAD
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: Duplicate Address Detection Optimisation is achieved by allocating a temporary address to a mobile node by an access router that it uses to receive time critical data whilst the conventional DAD process completes on a CGA address generated by the mobile node itself.
Patent GB-2402384-A (GB)
Title: A spool substantially coated with a non-stick layer, leaving a strip uncoated, for winding adhesive tape
Inventor: JEVONS OLIVER
IPC: B65H75/28
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A spool <B>11</B> for cross winding a tape <B>12,</B> coated on one side with adhesive <B>13,</B> is substantially coated with a non-stick layer <B>14,</B> leaving a strip <B>15</B> uncoated. This uncoated strip <B>15</B> allows the tape <B>12</B> to adhere to the spool <B>11</B> so that the tape <B>12</B> can be wound onto the spool <B>11.</B> The strip <B>15</B> may extend across the whole width of the spool <B>11</B> and may be helically disposed around the spool <B>11.</B> The spool <B>11</B> may be made of cardboard, to which the tape <B>12</B> will adhere, covered by a layer with a non-stick finish, the non-stick layer <B>14</B> being applied helically so that the strip <B>15</B> is formed between the adjacent edges of the non-stick layer <B>14.</B>
Patent GB-2404651-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispense
Inventor: DAVIS TERRENCE ROBERT
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A beverage dispense system has a manually operable dispense tap 3 connected to a remote beverage source 2 by a supply line 4. A solenoid valve 15 provided in the supply line 4 in the vicinity of the dispense tap 3 is open for dispense of beverage from the dispense tap 3 and is closed to prevent the supply line 4 emptying when the beverage source 2 needs to be replaced. A fob monitor 11 may be employed to detect when the beverage source 2 is empty.
Patent GB-2415176-A (GB)
Title: Conductor rail for holding a contact wire
Inventor: FURRER BEAT
IPC: B60M1/24
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: The conductor rail is an elongate, one-piece profiled member which is slotted in the longitudinal direction and which has a transverse support (3) and two tensioning arms (4, 5) which project from the said transverse support (3) substantially at right angles. The tensioning arms (4, 5) are connected in each case to a respective clamping arm (7, 8) which extends at an acute angle to an axis of symmetry (6). In addition, the tensioning arms (4, 5) and/or the clamping arms (7, 8) are made spring-resilient, the contact wire (2) being held exclusively by the spring force of the tensioning arms (4, 5) and/or the clamping arms (7, 8). On end-face locations of the joints of successive conductor rails, at least one joint plate (15, 16) is provided which bridges the location of the joint (35). The joint plate is held on the tensioning arms (4, 5) with positive locking by way of grooves (27-30) and projections (23-26).
Patent GB-2403244-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for one trip tubular expansion
Inventor: LYNDE GERALD D
IPC: E21B4/18
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A one trip system for expanding a tubular (176) that is solid or perforated or a screen is disclosed. The downhole assembly features a hydraulic anchor (10) that can be set, released and repositioned to repeat the process is used. The anchor (10) is small enough to go through the tubular (176) or screen after initial expansion. The anchor's maximum extension is designed to avoid overstressing the already expanded tubular or screen. An expansion tool (180) is hydraulically driven with the initial portion of the stroke delivering an enhanced force, the expansion tool (180) initially supports the tubular or liner but subsequently releases during the first stroke, after the tubular or screen is fully supported.
Patent GB-2408349-A (GB)
Title: Torque signal transmission
Inventor: MAY LUTZ AXEL
IPC: B25B23/14
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a torque transducer with a shaft subject to torque about a longitudinal axis. It also relates to a transducer element integral with or carried by the shaft and remanently magnetised to emanate a component of magnetic field that is dependent on torque applied about said axis. A sensor coil is disposed about said element to generate a voltage/current in response to changes in said component. A load is connected to said sensor coil to enable a current circulate in the sensor and a receiver unit remote from said coil and responsive to a field emanated by said sensor coil to generate torque-dependent signal.
Patent GB-2413750-A (GB)
Title: Microwave cooking package
Inventor: EDWARDS IAN
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A microwave cooking package comprising a container having a first and a second internal surface 22,24 which generally face one another and an intermediate member 34 providing a third internal surface 28 which faces the first internal surface. At least the third surface includes a microwave susceptor. The intermediate member is deformable in a direction generally away from the first internal surface. The intermediate member deforms around a food item during use and so provides better contact between the food item and the susceptor.
Patent GB-2411076-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for detecting and tracing denial of service attacks
Inventor: GODIVDARAJAN PRIYA
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting and tracing a denial-of-service attack are disclosed. One aspect of the systems and methods includes providing a plurality of attack detection modules and a plurality of broker modules operable to communicably couple to a network. The attack detection modules operate to detect a potential denial-of-service attack on network segment. An attack signature for the potential denial of service attack may be forwarded to one or more broker modules on the network segment. The broker modules collectively analyze the data in order to determine a source of sources for the attack.
Patent GB-2413019-A (GB)
Title: Semi-conductor integrated circuit device for communication
Inventor: UOZUMI TOSHIYA
IPC: H03L7/089
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit device for comunication is provided with a PLL circuit or the like formed therein, the PLL circuit which is capable of realizing the compensation of fluctuation due to temperature change, the inhibition of increase in the chip area and the ensurement of the performance margin, and which controls a VCO having multiple oscillation frequency bands. In the case where automatic calibration is performed by switching a switch to a side of a DC voltage source in the PLL circuit using a VCO having multiple oscillation bands, a tuning voltage (Vtune) of an RFVCO is fixed to a voltage value of a DC voltage source. However, since a temperature characteristic of canceling a VCO oscillation frequency is given to the DC voltage source, it is possible to minimize the influence on the band selection when a calibration table comes to no optimum one.
Patent GB-2419840-A (GB)
Title: Interior vehicle trim panel with sprayed on expanded polyurethane layer.
Inventor: MELLENTINE ANDREW P
IPC: B29C69/02
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for making an interior vehicle trim panel (10). The panel is produced by providing a skin layer (24) on a spray tool (30), providing a source of polyol (40), and providing a source of isocyanate (42), wherein at least one of the sources (40,42) contains a nucleated component. The polyol and isocyanate from the respective sources (40, 42) are combined to form expandable polyurethane reactive component, which is sprayed onto the skin layer (24) to form a resilient layer (22). A rigid substrate (20) is then secured to the resilient layer (22) to form the vehicle interior trim panel (10). A nucleation source 46 is activatable to increase the level of nucleation in a nucleated polyol source 48, which is in communication with polyol source 40, in dependence upon the reading of monitor 44. In another embodiment , a source of polyol and a nucleation fluid are directed through a mechanical emulsifier (52) to form a nucleated polyol (figure 6-not shown). There may be a sprayed on coating 26. The test lists nucleation agents.
Patent GB-2422795-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for processing biological sample
Inventor: DAF DAVID
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: An apparatus for processing biological sample which are commonly used to wash, separate and purify biochemical molecules, such as DNA, RNA and protein. The apparatus comprises at least one liquid semi-permeable membrane column 11, at least one vacuum connected column 12 a vacuum manifold 14 which are all loosely received to each other. An air tight material such as an air tight elastic band is disposed at a position where the liquid semi-permeable membrane column, the one vacuum connected column and the vacuum manifold engage with each other, thereby when the atmospheric pressure in the liquid semi-permeable membrane column is larger than that in the vacuum manifold, the apparatus is formed and maintained in an air tight state. If a liquid sample is placed inside liquid semipermeable membrane column, the atmospheric pressure can push the liquid out of the column through the liquid semi-permeable membranes. It is therefore much easier and convenient to assemble and disassemble the apparatus than a conventional one.
Patent GB-2426467-A (GB)
Title: Twister and sit-up combination exerciser
Inventor: KO MING-JEN
IPC: A63B22/14
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: A twister and sit-up combination exerciser has a base 1, two V-shaped levers 6 each having a front end with a grip portion 62 and a rear end, a supporting frame 7 adjustably attached to the rear ends of the levers 6, and at least one twister 2 rotatably mounted on the base 1. The two levers 6 are pivotally attached to the base 1 to provide a sit-up auxiliary structure. By combining the twister with the sit-up auxiliary structure, the exerciser has at least two functions. Moreover, the base 1 may further have a base twister rotatably attached under the base 1 to make the exerciser have more versatility in use.
Patent GB-2438377-A (GB)
Title: Putting practice device
Inventor: WITHERS STEPHEN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A putting practice device comprises upper and lower substantially parallel discs 4, 5 spaced by a spool 1 and adapted to receive a golf ball between them. At least one of the discs, preferably the upper disc 4, is resiliently mounted on the spool 1 such that the disc tilts when a ball enters the space between the discs. A spring 3 is provided to bias the discs towards one another, and the upper end of the spool may be tapered (13, fig. 8) in order to allow the upper disc 4 to tilt. The ball receiving surface (56, fig. 3c and 45, fig. 4c) of at least one of the discs may be provided with one or more grooves (54, fig. 3c and 44, fig. 4c), e.g. concentric circular grooves (110, fig. 11a) or a spiral groove (111, fig. 11b) which grip the ball when it enters the space between the discs. At least one of the discs may be conical in cross-section, with the lower disc 4 preferably being conical such that a ball gripped between the discs may be released by tilting the upper disc and allowing the ball to roll down the lower disc.
Patent GB-2439128-A (GB)
Title: Providing communication in a network even if hidden nodes arise
Inventor: STRONG PETER
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: Communications apparatus is provided, for use in a communications network in which information is transmitted in frame form. The frame contains a payload portion and a signalling portion, the signalling portion comprising a first field for containing heard indications that a payload has been received by an apparatus in the network and a second field for containing acknowledgement indications that a payload has been received by the intended recipient apparatus in the network. The apparatus is operable to detect a heard indication indicating that a payload has been received by another communications apparatus and, if detection of said heard indication is not followed by detection of an acknowledgement indication, the apparatus is operable to remain synchronised on the basis of said heard indication. The invitation is applicable to the problem of hidden nodes.
Patent GB-2426126-A (GB)
Title: Method of reducing STI divot formation during semiconductor device fabrication
Inventor: BONSER DOUGLAS J
IPC: H01L21/762
Filed: 2005-02-26
Abstract: STI divot formation is eliminated or substantially reduced by employing a very thin nitride polish stop layer (52), e.g., no thicker than 400Ñ. The very thin nitride polish stop layer (52) is retained in place during subsequent masking, implanting and cleaning steps to form dopant regions (80), and is removed prior to gate oxide (101) and gate electrode (100) formation.
Patent GB-2442010-A (GB)
Title: An adaptor for externally connecting a CIPP-lined pipe to a replacement pipe
Inventor: TAYLOR STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: F16L21/04
Filed: 2006-09-23
Abstract: An apparatus suitable for providing an outer seal around a CIPP(cured-in-place-pipe)-lined pipe comprises a tubular body 30 having an internal dimension which is slightly larger than the external dimension of the CIPP-lined pipe, said tubular body being adapted at one end to be connected to a section of replacement pipe, and at the other end to receive a CIPP-lined pipe so as to form an airtight seal around its outer surface. Means 37, 51 may be provided for positioning the CIPP-lined pipe axially and centrally. The end 31 which receives the CIPP-lined pipe may be tapered outwardly, while the end to be connected to the replacement pipe ideally comprises a flange 32. The CIPP-lined pipe is preferably engaged by a stuffing-box connection, wherein a rubber seal 46 is urged against its outer surface by two flanges 35, 43 forced together. Preferably, an inner rubber seal 20 connects the two pipes 21, 23; see figure 2. A kit and method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2430513-A (GB)
Title: Multi-threaded Media Processing Architecture
Inventor: HOWSON JOHN
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A processing system is provided for processing multiple streams of data on a plurality of execution threads, e.g. a tile-based computer graphic rendering system. Data is selected from a plurality of data sources in dependence upon the availability of storage in storage resource 140. An address in the data storage means is allocated for the data thus selected. The selected data is then loaded into the allocated address. An execution task comprising the selected data source, the data address and an execution address is constructed and then queued with previously constructed tasks. A determination is made as to which processing resources are required for each task and tasks are selected for execution in dependence on this. Tasks selected for execution are distributed across a plurality of processing threads. The allocation of data storage in the data storage means includes the steps of selecting data from one of the data sources and supplying a code execution address to a programmable data sequencer. The code from the code execution address is executed to cause data to be written to the data storage means.
Patent GB-2427402-A (GB)
Title: Oxygen absorber
Inventor: HEKAL IHAB M
IPC: B01J20/02
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: An oxygen absorber includes an iron powder, and a first layer coated on a surface of the iron powder and formed of iron chloride through a chemical reaction. Further, the oxygen absorber includes a matrix material filled with the iron powder covered with the first layer of iron chloride. It is possible to coat the first layer on the surface of the iron powder with a second layer to obtain more uniform coating.
Patent GB-2450072-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for removing water from organic waste material by using heat and abrasive forces
Inventor: NICHOLAS PHILIP CHARLES
IPC: C02F11/13
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: The invention relates to organic waste disposal, and in particular, an apparatus and method for removing water from organic waste material. The apparatus 1 comprises channels 2, rotating axles 3 and mixing paddles 4, for subjecting the organic waste material to heat and abrasive forces such that water evaporates from the organic waste material. The water vapour released by evaporation is then condensed on a condensing surface 7 of a liquid-filled jacket 6, which may be filled with water. The water that has condensed on the jacket is then collected with an associated drainage device 8. Preferably, the jacket includes a temperature monitor. A control system may be arranged such that if the liquid in the jacket reaches a certain temperature, at least some of the liquid is replaced with cooler liquid. This cooler liquid may be pumped around the jacket. Preferably, a fan 10 is located at the top of the apparatus which sucks the water vapour up a central core tube 9.
Patent GB-2445552-A (GB)
Title: Wheel suspension and retraction apparatus
Inventor: KING JONATHAN AUSTIN
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: A wheel suspension and retraction apparatus 2 for an amphibious vehicle comprises a suspension unit having transverse upper and lower suspension links 4 and 8, with a spring and damper unit 12, and a suspension upright 6 supporting a wheel 10 and pivotally connected to the outboard ends of links 4 and 8. The wheel retraction mechanism has a retraction linkage 14, 16, 18, pivotably connectable to the vehicle, and an actuator 38 for moving the wheel suspension between a protracted position for land use and a retracted position for use on water. The retraction mechanism supports the suspension unit spaced apart transversely from the vehicle. Tie bar 16 is connected to upper retraction arm 14 at an intermediate location 30 to ensure a large angle of tilt on retraction, to ensure that the wheel is retracted above the hull line (156, Fig 6). The wheel suspension does not have to be compressed on retraction.
Patent GB-2434145-A (GB)
Title: Storage system
Inventor: GRAINGER ALLAN
IPC: B65B5/00
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: A storage system includes a rack (300) having a plurality of uprights (306) rigidly connected together and at least one pair of parallel opposed rails (314). Holders (200) are slidably mounted on the rails and in use a container (100) is held by a holder. At least one fixing device (112) is located on the container and at least one fixing device (211) is located on the holder, in use, each said container fixing device co-operating with a corresponding said holder fixing device to releasably fix the container on the holder. The container and/or the holder include at least one arrangement (212, 214) for guiding the container into a position on the holder that enables the container and holder fixing devices to cooperate.
Patent GB-2436730-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting magnet coil set in an ultraviolet settable epoxy resin
Inventor: BITTNER GERHARD
IPC: H01F6/06
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A superconducting magnet, or a method of its manufacture, comprises a superconducting coil 41 including an ultraviolet hardening plastic material 55. The coil 41 may be embedded in such an epoxy resin. The ultraviolet settable plastics material 55 may be one or more epoxy resins containing filler material. Different epoxy resins with different filler material may be used to obtain different curing speeds for different regions of a coil 41. The coil 41 may be a self supporting coil 41 of superconducting wire 53 wound on a reusable winding mandrel or a supported coil 41 of superconducting wire 53 formed on a coil former 59. The ultraviolet light may be provided by a laser 57 and/or a lamp. The superconducting magnet may provide an easy, cheap and stable coil 41 taking up most of the Lorentz forces which may arise in a superconducting magnetic resonance device.
Patent GB-2448315-A (GB)
Title: Connecting device having a deflecting formation
Inventor: THOMAS ANTHONY ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: F16G15/02
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A connecting device 10 comprising two connecting members 12, 13 for engagement by respective elements to be connected, each connecting member comprising at least one longitudinal arm 18,20 and respective inter-engaging formations for providing a connection between the connecting members. The connecting device is characterized by at least one deflecting formation 30 for deflecting the connecting device 10 from abutment with an obstruction encountered during relative movement between the connecting device and the obstruction, in a direction lengthwise of the at least one longitudinal arm 18,20. The deflection formation 30 may have a substantially triangular cross-section.