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Patent GB-2441864-A (GB)
Title: Sorbent and sorbent composition for mercury removal
Inventor: MALY PETER MARTIN
IPC: B01D53/14
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: A system for removing mercury from combustion gas. The system includes a combustion device, a stack, and a duct system that couples the combustion device to the stack. The system further comprises an injection system that is coupled to the duct system. The injection system injects sorbents including alkali-based sorbents and carbon-based sorbents into the duct system. Preferably the sorbent comprises from about 70% - 95% alkali-based sorbent which include sodium-based sorbents, in particular trona (hydrated sodium bicarbonate carbonate). Preferably the carbon based sorbents include activated-carbon. A particulate filter may be provided downstream of the injection point.
Patent GB-2439257-A (GB)
Title: A method for tuning an rf base-band circuit of a receiver
Inventor: HARPAK AMNON
IPC: H04B17/40
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: A tuner for a wireless receiver is provided, which may include an input interface that is adapted to receive wireless signals, a mixer that is adapted to select a specific frequency from signals received at the input interface, and a controllable switch that is adapted to lead an output from the mixer towards a base-band unit of the receiver and to disconnect the output. The tuner may further include a controller which may be adapted to operate the controllable switch to disconnect the output of the mixer when the controller studies characteristics of the tuner and to reconnect the output of the mixer at other times. The studied characteristics may be associated with parasitic direct current voltages in the tuner, which may be associated with a low noise amplifier of the tuner, or programmable gain amplifier of the tuner or with both amplifiers. The controller may cause a compensation direct current voltage to be generated and applied to the mixer's output based on the ratio between programmed gain and actual/measured gain of the programmable gain amplifier.
Patent GB-2455354-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the speed of a processing element based on the fullness level of a buffer
Inventor: TURNER JOHN
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: The invention relates to controlling the execution speed of a processor based on the amount of data held in a buffer. Essentially, the speed of the processing element is decreased (i.e. throttled back) when the data level in the buffer reaches a first threshold value so as to avoid an overflow condition. The reverse is also true - when the data level falls below a second threshold value (different to the first) the speed of the processor can be increased to avoid underflow, or reduced further to save power. The main embodiment of this invention is an audio device, where avoiding over and underflow is important to maintain audio quality.
Patent GB-2458132-A (GB)
Title: Alignment device
Inventor: WEST ROBERT
IPC: B23B47/28
Filed: 2008-03-04
Abstract: The alignment device 10 for use in for example plumbing includes a standard pipe fitting 11 in conjunction with a beam emitting device 14 which may project a beam on the axis of the fitting. An alternative drilling guide for e.g. spotting pipe holes through obstructions, includes a mounting frame for attachment to a substrate and a carriage movable on an axis of the mounting frame. A movable beam emitting device is located on the carriage. An alternative method of drilling successive holes on an axis defined by a beam includes marking a target, projecting a beam on to an obstruction, aligning the drilling axis of a drill with the beam and drilling through the obstruction.
Patent GB-2448799-A (GB)
Title: Media data processing using distinct elements for streaming and control processes
Inventor: ARULAMBALAM AMBALAVANAR
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A hardware accelerated streaming arrangement, especially for RTP real time protocol streaming, directs data packets for one or more streams between sources and destinations, using addressing and handling criteria that are determined in part from control packets and are used to alter or supplement headers associated with the stream content packets. A programmed control processor responds to control packets in RTCP or RTSP format, whereby the handling or direction of RTP packets an be changed. The control processor stores data for the new addressing and handling criteria in a memory accessible to a hardware accelerator, arranged to store the criteria for multiple ongoing streams at the same time. When a content packet is received, its addressing and handling criteria are found in the memory and applied, by action of the network accelerator, without the need for computation by the control processor. The network accelerator operates repetitively to continue to apply the criteria to the packets for a given stream as the stream continues, and can operate as a high date rate pipeline. The processor can be programmed to revise the criteria in a versatile manner, including using extensive computation if necessary, because the processor is relieved of repetitive processing duties accomplished by the network accelerator.
Patent GB-2448413-A (GB)
Title: A mass spectrometer comprising an electrostatic ion trap
Inventor: KOESTER CLAUS
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2008-04-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a mass spectrometer with an electrostatic ion trap 1 comprising an outer electrode 10 with an ion-repelling electric potential and at least two inner electrodes 21, 22 with ion-attracting potentials, wherein the outer electrode and the inner electrodes are shaped and arranged in such a way that a harmonic electric potential is formed in one spatial direction and, perpendicular to this spatial direction, an electric potential is formed in which ions move on stable, radial trajectories. The inner surface of the outer electrode and the outer surface of the inner electrodes may be shaped to correspond to equipotential surfaces of the trapping potential. The outer and inner electrodes may also be segmented and supplied with voltages such that the appropriate electric potential is generated.
Patent GB-2453005-A (GB)
Title: Compounds from Myrothecium sp. for inhibiting the growth of cancer cells
Inventor: LUI SHENG-YUN
IPC: C07D493/20
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: The tumor-inhibiting compounds, verrucarin A and J (Muconomycin A and B) isolated from Myrothecium sp., find use in the inhibition of growth of cancer cells. Verrucarin A and verrucarin J were applied to inhibit the growth of human hepatic cancer cell lines Hep3B and HepG2, human lung cancer cell line A549, and human prostate cancer cell lines LNCaP and DU-145. The compound(s) can further be used as pharmaceutical compositions for inhibition of cancers including hepatic cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer.
Patent GB-2446322-A (GB)
Title: Non-melting reaction products having a high class transition temperature and low solution viscosity
Inventor: GLOECKNER PATRICK
IPC: C08G18/54
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: The invention relates to reaction products of specific, hydroxyl-containing ketone-aldehyde resins and isocyanates, to a process for preparing them, and to their use, particularly in coating materials and in adhesives.
Patent GB-2450202-A (GB)
Title: Coupling an accessory to an excavator arm
Inventor: MILLER GARY
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: A coupler 10 for coupling an accessory 62 to an excavator arm of an excavator has a jaw (22) for receiving an attachment pin (54) of the accessory (62), and a latch (26) associated with said jaw. The latch has a link member and a hinge member, said hinge member being movable between an extended position and a retracted position, thus defining a closed or open jaw. A further embodiment defines a coupler (10), having two jaws (22, 24) and latches (26, 34) associated with each jaw, wherein a third locking latch (36) extends between the first and second latches (26, 34). Methods of attaching an accessory involves fully extending a powered latch (26); locating a first attachment pin 52 into the jaw associated with the other latch 34; curling the coupler to invert it such that the accessory is roughly above the coupler; retracting the powered latch 26 to open the associated jaw; locating the second pin 54 therein; extending the powered latch 26 into a latching position; and uncurling the coupler, and a complementary decoupling methods are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2460122-A (GB)
Title: Ram mounting assembly
Inventor: COLEY THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: B60P1/04
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: A ram mounting assembly for a tipping trailer (10, Figure 1) which has a pivotally mounted body (12, Figure 1) movable by a ram 18. Two inclined elongate members 20 are provided on the front face of the body (12), with a space between their upper ends. An upper mounting bracket 26 is mountable to the front face 22 of the body (12), and the upper mounting bracket 26 mounts the upper end of the ram 18. Preferably a top rail 24 is present on the front face 22 of the body (12) and the upper mounting bracket 26 is mounted on the underside of the rail 24. Also disclosed is a ram mounting assembly including a coupling plate (48, Figure 7) attached to the front end of chassis 16 and a pair of spaced trunnions 62 between which the lower end of the ram 18 is pivotally extendable.
Patent GB-2461277-A (GB)
Title: Toilet flush system
Inventor: WOODIER ALAN
IPC: E03D1/22
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a toilet flush system in the form of a front flush mechanism comprising two push buttons set into an aperture on the front of a cistern. The push buttons preferably operate two rods contained within a dry jacket within the cistern. The dry jacket preferably houses the rods which pass through an end cap/guide to connect with the flush mechanism within the cistern. The buttons are connected to the operating rods on the inside of the cistern and are held in place by an end cap at the top of the dry jacket, which guides the rods and keeps them in situ. The end of the rods may have a cap/tip which connects to a dual flush mechanism. The dry jacket is preferably cast as part of the cistern during manufacture. By having the buttons on the front of the cistern, at a position which when the seat/lid is in the raised position, has to be lowered before the flush can be operated, teaches children to lower the seat/lid after flushing the toilet.
Patent GB-2464326-A (GB)
Title: Device for excercising the plantar fascia of the foot
Inventor: FARRELL GERRARD
IPC: A63B23/10
Filed: 2008-11-06
Abstract: A device 10 for exercising a foot has a substantially inflexible base 16 onto which the foot to be exercised is located and an upper 18. A number of resilient members 20 are secured to the upper 18 and on moving the foot between an extended position and a retracted position, the resilient members 20 provide a resistive force on the foot which opposes the movement of the foot between the extended and retracted positions. The device may further feature an upwardly directed front portion against which the foot can work and a wedge insert to provide this. There may also be a low friction planar insert, the upper 18 may be a rigid canvas, a polythene sock may be included for use with the device and a tongue may be pivot ably secured to the front of the base.
Patent GB-2466294-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable lever arm capo for use with a stringed instrument
Inventor: CAMPLING NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: G10D3/04
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: The capo (10) comprises: a top arm (12), extending across a fingerboard of the instrument above the strings (4); a side arm connected and extending at an angle to the top arm and extending laterally of the instrument neck (2); and a lower arm (18) pivotally attached to the side arm (16) and abutting against the back of the instrument neck when in a closed position. A lever arm (24) is pivotally attached to the side arm at a pivot (26) spaced from the lower arm pivot (20). An adjuster mechanism (28, 334) extends and projects an adjustable amount from the lever arm (24) and has an end tip (32) which bears against the lower arm. A biasing arrangement (38, 112, 212) biases the lower arm away from the top arm, towards an open position. Preferably a line of action of the adjuster mechanism (334) passes through the pivot axis (332) of the lever arm pivot (326).
Patent GB-2468492-A (GB)
Title: Method of holding together building units using a clip
Inventor: MOLONY CHAPMAN
IPC: E04B2/16
Filed: 2009-03-10
Abstract: A method of coupling building units or bricks 20a, 20b is disclosed. Each building unit comprises side walls 21a, 21b which extend between a lower region and an upper region of the respective unit and which define an interior cavity 25a, 25b of the respective unit. The method comprises the steps of: arranging a side wall of a first building unit substantially adjacent a side wall of a second building unit, forming a cut within adjacent side walls, inserting a clip or bracket 10 within the cut that extends within adjacent walls. The clip extends within the cavity of the first building unit and the second building unit to couple the units together. The clip may comprise locking plates 11 and 12.
Patent GB-2468506-A (GB)
Title: Reversible door assembly
Inventor: GRIFFIN STEPHEN
IPC: E05D5/02
Filed: 2009-03-11
Abstract: A door frame assembly, the assembly comprising a frame with two side walls 2 5, at least one a side wall is routered on the front and rear faces 3a 3b, either face adapted to receive one plate of a door hinge 4. A door panel for fitting into the frame is routered across the entire length of the edge to receive a second plate of said hinge, wherein the outer edge of the second plate comprises a bull nosed surface. The routered side wall can be secured with the either face outwards thus allowing the door to be hung opening left or right. An adjustable architrave may be used to cover the opening in the wall, the architrave comprising a leg for adjusting to different wall thicknesses. The door panel may be chamfered to match the bull nosed surface of hinge.
Patent GB-2459026-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle seat having lockable wing rest
Inventor: MAIER JURGEN
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2009-04-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a motor vehicle seat 4 having a backrest which is pivoted from an essentially upright usage position into an essentially horizontal nonusage position, the backrest having a wing rest 36, 38, which is pivotable in the nonusage position of the backrest from an armrest nonusage position, which is essentially parallel to a middle backrest part 34 of the backrest, around the pivot axis 48 into an armrest usage position to implement an armrest, and having a locking configuration (fig.5 100, fig.6 200, fig.8 300), which is lockable in two positions and by which the wing rest 36, 38 is lockable in both the armrest usage position and also the armrest nonusage position. The locking mechanism may comprise a rotary catch lock or a bolt lock, and the wing rest 36, 38 may be elastically biased towards the usage or nonusage position or an intermediate position. The locking mechanism may optionally have an unlocking actuator. Adjacent seats may be displaced inwards to occupy the free space made available by the pivoting of the wing rests.
Patent GB-2456457-A (GB)
Title: Subsea coupling
Inventor: TIBBITTS MATTHEW HENRY
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2007-11-05
Abstract: A subsea female coupler comprises a body (2) defining a socket (3) for the reception of a probe of a male coupler, the socket including an annular shoulder (18) and, outwardly of the shoulder, a part-conical seat (25) which tapers towards the interior of the socket An annular seal (17) is disposed to provide radial sealing between the socket and the probe and is positioned in the annular shoulder. A metal retainer (19) in the form of a securing ring, which has a bevelled rim (24) for abutment with the seat, provides sealing between the region of the seal and the exterior of the body of the coupler. The retainer has a screw-threaded periphery (23) for engagement with a complementary thread on the interior of the socket. An inner ring liner (22) fits within the retainer and has a flange for abutting the seal (17).
Patent GB-2459210-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for providing an adjustable positive stop in space
Inventor: KANG HYOSIG
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus for constraining motion of an end-effector in space. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a mechanical positioner and first and second stops. The first and second stops are controllable by a drive mechanism to constrain movement of the mechanical positioner and thereby to constrain the ability of a user to manipulate an end-effector outside a predetermined range of motion. The first and second stops are further controllable by the drive mechanism to permit movement of the end-effector within the predetermined range of motion.
Patent GB-2461400-A (GB)
Title: Article for magnetic heat exchange and methods for manufacturing an article for magnetic heat exchange
Inventor: REPPEL GEORG WERNER
IPC: F25B21/00
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: An article (1) for magnetic heat exchange extends in a first direction (3) and in a second direction (5) generally axially perpendicular to said first direction (3). The article (1) comprises at least one magnetocalorically active phase (2). The average thermal conductivity of the article (1) is anisotropic.
Patent GB-2472602-A (GB)
Title: Stent graft having barb sutured to stent and graft.
Inventor: PETERSEN JESPER SCHADE
IPC: A61F2/848
Filed: 2009-08-11
Abstract: A stent 10 has wrapped therearound a barb element 12 formed of a length of wire provided with first and second ends 14,16 forming barb prongs. In intermediate zone 22, the barb element 12 is wrapped or coiled. The two pronged ends 14, 16 extend out of the graft element (26, fig 2) to provide an anchoring function to the medical device. As well as being wrapped onto a strut of the stent 10, the barb element 12 is sutured to the stent 10 and to the graft material (26, fig 2) by suture stitching (28, fig 2). The turns of the coiling or wrapping in section 22 assist in fixing the barb element 12 relative to the suture (28, fig 2) and thus to the stent graft (24, fig 2). The barb elements 12 could be made of any suitable material, including Nitinol. This structure of barb elements provides an effective arrangement which is easy to manufacture, which provides strong barbs able to withstand the high processing temperatures required for setting shape memory elements of the device.
Patent GB-2472821-A (GB)
Title: Diaphragm IC engine with aqueous barrier and direct hydraulic output
Inventor: BUCHANAN NIGEL ALEXANDER
IPC: F01B19/02
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: An IC engine comprises a chamber 12 with a diaphragm 18 secured to its wall dividing it into first 14 and second 16 variable volume portions. Inlet valves 20, 22 admit air and fuel into the first portion for spark plug 52 initiated combustion to increase pressure and cause diaphragm flexing to reduce the second portion volume, forcing liquid from the second portion via ducting 62 to output device 60 as a chamber energy output. Liquid returns via duct 68 and inlet valve 41 and air compression for starting is by pumping 72 liquid into the second portion via duct 70 and inlet valve 42. The chamber exhausts to large receptacle 76 made sub-atmospheric by closure of final outlet valve 80 and exhaust cooling via coil 82 and radiator 86 coolant circuit 84. Combustion condensate drains to reservoir 88 to be pumped 100 via line 96 and valve 98 to replenish diaphragm protecting aqueous chamber barrier liquid 102 as indicated by sensors 46, 48.
Patent GB-2463373-A (GB)
Title: Contiguous display device having plurality of louvers
Inventor: JAMES ROBERT
IPC: G09F7/00
Filed: 2009-09-14
Abstract: A display device comprises at least one support 12, 14 and a plurality of substantially parallel elongate panel members 1, e.g. slats or louvers. Each panel member has a first substantially planar surface 16 and a first edge 2 which abuts the first planar surface. The panel members are arranged such that when viewed from any angle in a predetermined plane, the first planar surfaces and first edges of adjacent panel members define a continuous visual surface. The edges of the louvers are provided with image data that overlaps with adjacent edges, i.e. the top edge of a lower louver bearing a similar portion of the image to the adjacent lower edge of an adjacent louver, so that a continuous contiguous image is provided. An image may also be provided on the rear of each louver. The louvers may be rotatable and the device may be formed as a safety barrier unit.
Patent GB-2464821-A (GB)
Title: Micro aerial vehicle with video quality of service based on mission segment
Inventor: GOOSSEN EMRAY R
IPC: B64C39/02
Filed: 2009-10-28
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for adjusting video quality outputted by an aerial vehicle 202 to manage the data stream bandwidth to match the needs of each mission segment. A mission segment, such as forward flight, hover and stare, or surveillance, is monitored in order to determine a preferred video quality of service (QoS), comprising frame rate, video resolution, or imager controls. A quality of service is set based on the monitored mission segment. The quality of service is selectively altered based on a change of at least one of a mission segment or an environmental condition. Said environmental condition comprises weather, light, or turbulence. The aerial vehicle 202 according to the invention comprises a camera 214, a flight management system, FMS, 204, an inertial navigation system, INS, 206, a QoS manager 212 and a global positioning system, GPS, 208.
Patent GB-2465277-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with folding mechanism
Inventor: EHRHARD WINFRIED
IPC: B60N2/22
Filed: 2009-11-12
Abstract: A device for adjusting a motor vehicle seat 1, more preferably of a motor vehicle back seat. The seat having a backrest cushion 21 and a seat cushion holder (3, Figure 1) on which the seat cushion 20 of the motor vehicle seat 1 is arranged. The device comprises a coupling device (9, Figure 1) with means for transmitting a movement of the backrest cushion 21 onto the seat cushion holder (3), so that folding of the backrest cushion 21 in the direction of the seat cushion 20 brings about one translation movement of the seat cushion holder (3) away from the backrest cushion 21. Preferably a rigid connection part 10 transmits the folding movement of the backrest cushion 21 to the seat cushion 20. The motor vehicle seat may be attached to a support structure (11, Figure 2) such as the motor vehicle floor.
Patent GB-2475552-A (GB)
Title: Flapping wind generator
Inventor: BALKEE RAJENDRANATH
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 2009-11-23
Abstract: A swinging flap type wind energy generator has vanes 1 comprising a curved mesh and a flexible cover 2 fixed along the radially outer edge. The cover 2 is thus pushed against the mesh 1 to receive wind force on one side of the axis, but can blow free of the mesh 1 on the other side, causing rotation. The rotor axis is horizontal, and there may be a generator 4 at each end of the axle. The axle may be supported on a U shaped horizontal arm (fork) 5 which is pivoted at the top of a tower. The other end of the arm has a counterweight 8 and a vane 6 to allow the rotor to face into the wind.
Patent GB-2463411-A (GB)
Title: Inflow control device
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A system that is usable with a well includes a tubular member and an inflow control device. The screen receives a well fluid flow, and the tubular member has a well fluid communication passageway. The inflow control device changes a momentum of the well fluid flow and/or introduces a flow resistance to regulate a pressure of the well fluid. The number of momentum changes and/or the flow resistance may be changed while the inflow control device is deployed downhole in the well.