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Patent GB-2412513-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for radio telecommunication system and method of building up output power
Inventor: OKADA KAZUHISA
IPC: H03F3/70
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A polar loop based radio telecommunication apparatus which has a phase control loop for controlling the phase of a carrier outputted from an oscillator for transmitter, and an amplitude control loop for controlling the amplitude of a transmission output signal outputted from a power amplifier circuit, wherein precharge means is provided on a forward path from a current source, through the power amplifier circuit, to a detection circuit, forming the amplitude control loop, for rapidly increasing a control voltage for the power amplifier circuit to a power threshold upon starting transmission.
Patent GB-2428171-A (GB)
Title: Bait clip
Inventor: COTTIS MAXWELL STEWART
IPC: A01K91/03
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A bait clip (10) for use in angling having two interengaging parts (12, 14) which can be moved relative to one another, which parts (12, 14) have portions (30) defining a clamp which serves to clamp a cast line by a relative movement between those parts (30), and subsequently released by a further relative movement between those parts (12, 14).
Patent GB-2417803-A (GB)
Title: Testing a data communication architecture
Inventor: LESARTRE GREGG BERNARD
IPC: G06F11/263
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for testing a scalable computer system 200 is provided. The system comprises a first buffer (313), a test sequence stored in the first buffer (313), and a state controller (301) for monitoring a communications link for a trigger signal. Upon detection of the trigger signal, the state controller (301) causes the sequence stored in the first buffer (313) to be inserted in the link. Defective components may be simulated by the test sequence and firewalls may be tested.
Patent GB-2431759-A (GB)
Title: Document management system
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL PAUL
IPC: G06V10/75
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A network environment contains a document management system (DMS), at least one multi-function device (MFD) and a network connecting the document management system to the MFDs. The MFD activities of scan, fax, copy destruction and print (see Figure) are integrated with a DMS using signatures obtained from an intrinsic natural characteristic of hard copies of documents, such as optical speckle from paper, as the hard copies are processed by the MFD. In this way the lifecycle of hard copies within an office can be automatically logged on the DMS, and optionally also the processes can be controlled according to rights over the documents held by different users.
Patent GB-2417779-A (GB)
Title: Formation Characterization Using Wellbore Logging
Inventor: FOX PHILIP EDMUND
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: Methods for determining formation characteristics comprising establishing baseline casing conditions for a string of casing disposed within a wellbore in a formation and measuring updated casing conditions for the string of casing at a first time interval from the establishing of the baseline casing conditions. The baseline casing conditions are compared to the updated casing conditions to determine changes in the string of casing over the first time interval. These changes in the string of casing are then used to determine formation characteristics.
Patent GB-2434184-A (GB)
Title: A sealing arrangement spanning two grooves
Inventor: BENNETT STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: F16J15/08
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A sealing arrangement comprises first and second components 2, 2 having grooves facing each other, a seal 12 extending between the components and having opposite edges disposed in said respective grooves, the seal comprising a web 14 having recesses 20 at said opposite edges, wherein each recess accommodates a compressible sealing element 16. The sealing element may be braided bundled yam which comprises predominantly amorphous silica, and be able to withstand temperatures of 900 degrees Celsius. The sealing elements which could have a circular cross-section or a flat surface may have cooperating shapes so as to hold it within the recess, and may even be bonded to it. The web 14 may be made from strip steel. When installed, the sealing element has an exposed surface which directly contacts the groove. The first and second components are ideally adjacent guide vane segments in a gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2435113-A (GB)
Title: A bicycle timer with pre-start countdown
Inventor: TURRELL PAUL WILLIAM
IPC: G04F8/00
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: A timer for a bicycle incorporates a delay of three seconds between the rider pressing a button to initiate a timing period and the actual start of the timed period. A countdown of each second of the delay period is signalled to the rider by an audible beep and, at zero, the start of the timed period is signalled by a higher pitched tone. Counting up proceeds automatically from zero until stopped by the rider. The recorded time is displayed on a LCD panel and may be stored in a memory for future reference. The pre-start countdown allows the rider, who may be training alone, time to prepare before setting off along a course and the ability to time the run with greater accuracy. The timer attaches ergonomically beside the handlebar grip with its start/stop button within easy reach of the cyclist's thumb. Alternative custom fixings would enable attachment of the timer to other equipment and to be used in other sports, such as sailing, skiing and running.
Patent GB-2437264-A (GB)
Title: Polishing a substrate surface
Inventor: O'DEA EOIN
IPC: B24B37/04
Filed: 2006-05-04
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for polishing a substrate surface, such as a semiconductor wafer or the like, by Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) comprises a rotatable platen 11 which is held against a conical body 13 having a polishing pad 12 which contacts the wafer along a tangential length of the curved surface of the conical body 13. The polishing pad is optionally a belt 12 tensioned over the conical body 13 or a conical pad (42, Fig. 4a) securely mounted to the conical body. The apparatus may include a housing or process vessel to encapsulate substantially the process interface region, particulary where a chemical slurry is used in the polishing media. A method of polishing a substrate, such as a semiconductor wafer, is also disclosed. The method optionally includes immersion of the process interface in polishing media.
Patent GB-2426172-A (GB)
Title: MHEG favourites list
Inventor: TOPALLY AYCA
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: This invention relates to a method that enables the user to list the MHEG pages in MHEG formatted broadcasting as desired, in electronic visual devices and thus to create favorites lists and then navigate among the pages in these favorites lists; and a visual device that operates according to this method.
Patent GB-2439136-A (GB)
Title: Tuneable Mach-Zehnder modulator
Inventor: HEATON JOHN
IPC: G02F1/225
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: A tuneable electro-optic modulator comprising; ```first and second output optical waveguides, optically coupled together along at least a portion of their length; ```an optical source adapted to symmetrically provide an optical signal to the first and second output optical waveguides; ```a portion of each of the output optical waveguides having signal electrodes thereon; and ```a central waveguide between the first and second waveguides and extending substantially parallel thereto, the central waveguide having a tuning electrode thereon, the central waveguide extending into the region between the first and second waveguides where the first and second waveguides are optical coupled together.
Patent GB-2425771-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous dispersion type polyurethane composition
Inventor: NAGAMATSU TAMOTSU
IPC: C08G18/65
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: An aqueous dispersion type polyurethane composition characterized by being obtained from (a) a polyisocyanate ingredient comprising a diisocyanate as an essential component and other polyisocyanate compound(s) as an optional component, (b) a polyol ingredient comprising a polycarbonate diol having an average molecular weight of 500 to 5,000 and a carboxylated diol as essential components and other polyol compound(s) as an optional component, (c) an amine ingredient comprising a monoamine compound as an essential component and a diamine compound as an optional component, (d) a carboxy-neutralizing ingredient, and (e) water. The composition gives a coating film satisfactory in adhesion to the base and film properties, imparts sufficient impact resistance to coating materials, and is suitable for use as a member for automotive intercoating compositions.
Patent GB-2440161-A (GB)
Title: A radiator
Inventor: WADSWORTH MARTIN
IPC: F28D1/053
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: A radiator, in particular a skirting radiator comprises an elongate panel 10 for mounting on a wall, the panel having a first room facing surface 11 facing away from the wall and an opposed second surface 12 facing the wall, at least one longitudinal conduit 17 adjacent the second surface 12 for carrying a heating fluid and having a depth by which it extends rearwardly from the panel 10 and a height being substantially perpendicular to the depth, the depth of the conduit 17 being less than its height. The conduit 17 may be oval or elliptical and have a flat surface (19, fig 4). An upper member (34, fig 5) with a flexible tongue (35) may be releasably connectable to the panel 10 for decorating purposes closes a clearance between the panel 10 and the wall. A depending skirt (37) may be releasably connectable and cut to size to take up any clearance between the panel 10 and the floor. Adjacent panels 10 may be interconnected by ported connectors 13 or ported elbow connectors (50, 70, fig 3 and 8) that are retained in the conduits 17 by retaining clips (80, figs 9 - 12). The ported elbow connectors (100, fig 13) may have one spigot (101) longer than the other (102) to render the installation process easier (figs 15A - 15C).
Patent GB-2440360-A (GB)
Title: A smoke detector system with a laser generator
Inventor: HURLEY MAUREEN
IPC: G08B5/36
Filed: 2006-07-22
Abstract: A smoke detector system comprising a smoke detector device 11 operable to generate a warning signal in the event of detection of smoke and a light beam generator 12 which is operable to generate a beam of light in response to the smoke detector device detecting the presence of smoke, said beam of light being a beam of laser light. Optionally, the laser may be mounted on the rotatable part of a two part housing. Preferably the laser beam pulsates and an audible warning signal is emitted.
Patent GB-2441564-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for teaching synthetic phonics
Inventor: DAVIES GARETH
IPC: G09B17/00
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: Apparatus for reaching Synthetic Phonics comprising a plurality of modules 1, each having a visible indicia provided thereon. The apparatus further comprises means for recognizing the relative positions of modules placed adjacent to one another 7, means for associating a sound with each module according to the relative positions of the module, the sound relating to the indicia on the module; and sound generation means 6 for generating the sound associated with each module. The sound may be selected from one of a set of predetermined sounds, each predetermined sound being a phoneme.
Patent GB-2429715-A (GB)
Title: Process for reducing the restart pressure of streams selected from waxy crude oils, water-in-crude emulsions and dispersions of hydrocarbon hydrates,
Inventor: ANTONA PAOLO D
IPC: G01N29/14
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: A process is described for reducing the restart pressure of streams selected from waxy crude oils, water-in-crude emulsions and dispersions of hydrocarbon hydrates, at least partially structured, characterized in that a mechanic disturbance is applied, in flow-stop conditions, on said streams, having: - temperatures lower than the WAT (Wax Appearance Temperature) for the waxy crude oils and water-in-crude emulsions; - temperatures lower than the forming temperatures of said hydrates and pressures higher than the forming pressure of said hydrates, for the dispersions of hydrocarbon hydrates.
Patent GB-2447452-A (GB)
Title: Dissolvable fishing hook
Inventor: SAUNDERS GRAHAM
IPC: A01K83/00
Filed: 2007-03-10
Abstract: A dissolvable fishing hook. The hook is preferably made from a natural material such as compacted manure that is coated with a dissolvable layer. The hook dissolves in water after a set period of time e.g. 24 hours, thereby allowing the fish to continue feeding and protecting against infections.
Patent GB-2448890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fuel cells
Inventor: LEAH ROBERT
IPC: H01M8/12
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: A method of fuelling an intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell comprising the steps of providing 11 b a fuel rich in carbon monoxide to the anode region 10d of the fuel cell, after the fuel has contacted a water gas shift reaction catalyst 10b1,10b2 in the region of the anode, so that the water gas shift reaction occurs due to the presence of residual water in the fuel, and/or steam produced at the anode, and also a fuel cell assembly incorporating the method comprising an anode 10d, a cathode 10f separated from said anode, a gas impermeable electrolyte 10e between said anode and said cathode, first means for the supply of oxidant to the cathode 11 c, second means 11 b for the supply of fuel to the anode, wherein said second means comprises a water gas shift reaction catalyst 10b1,10b2 disposed close to the anode to catalyse the water gas shift reaction between carbon monoxide in said fuel and water/steam occurring as a residual in said fuel or from the reaction at the anode. There is also a method of applying a catalyst to a metal substrate by ink-jet printing.
Patent GB-2441067-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous environmental control system and method for post-capture and pre-launch management of an unmanned air vehicle
Inventor: STEELE DANIEL W
IPC: B64F1/12
Filed: 2006-05-01
Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is directed to a system for controlling and managing a small unmanned air vehicle (UAV) between capture and launch of the UAV. The system includes an enclosure that provides environmental protection and isolation for multiple small UAVs in assembled and/or partially disassembled states. Control and management of the UAVs includes reorientation of a captured UAV from a landing platform and secure hand-off to the enclosure, decontamination, de-fueling, ingress to the enclosure, downloading of mission payload, UAV disassembly, stowage, retrieval and reassembly of the UAV, mission uploading, egress of the UAV from the enclosure, fueling, engine testing and launch readiness. An exemplary system includes two or more robots controlled by a multiple robot controller for autonomously carrying out the functions described above. A modular, compact, portable and autonomous system of UAV control and management is described.
Patent GB-2441666-A (GB)
Title: Doped semiconductor nanocrystals and methods of making same
Inventor: PRADHAN NARAYAN
IPC: C30B29/10
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: A method of synthesizing doped semiconductor nanocrystals. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of combining a metal oxide or metal salt precursor, a ligand, and a solvent to form a metal complex in a reaction vessel; admixing an anionic precursor with the metal complex at a first temperature, T1, sufficient to form a plurality of host nanocrystals; doping a metal dopant onto the plurality of the host nanocrystals at a second temperature, T2, such that a layer of the metal dopant is formed substantially over the surface of a host nanocrystal that receives a metal dopant; and adding a mixture having the anionic precursor and the metal oxide or metal salt precursor at a third temperature, T3, into the reaction vessel to allow regrowth of host nanocrystals on the surface of the layer of the metal dopant formed substantially over the surface of a host nanocrystal that receives a metal dopant to form a plurality of doped nanocrystals, wherein the doped nanocrystals show a characteristic of semiconductor.
Patent GB-2454664-A (GB)
Title: Voice Actuated Robot
Inventor: VERES SANDOR MIHALY
IPC: G10L13/04
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: A robot or robotic device that operates by computer control in a way that all the details of operations are described by natural language sentences that unambiguously compile into computer code. The natural language sentences are used to give insight to the user on how the robot works. Users can then fully understand sensing, perception, world modelling, goal formulation and decision making of the robot by reading the natural language sentences that corresponds to the computer code of the robot. Users who know the capabilities of this robot from its natural language description can then use it more reliably and can understand its limitations and can improve it or reconfigure it themselves.
Patent GB-2442891-A (GB)
Title: Tennis racket adjuster
Inventor: LEE CHIOU-YANN
IPC: A63B49/08
Filed: 2005-04-04
Abstract: The tennis racket adjustor is designed to make cord adjustment time-efficient and accurate. The tennis racket adjustor is located inside the handle of the tennis racket, so it can be pulled out at any time by players who wish to adjust the chords to even spaces at any time desired.
Patent GB-2457978-A (GB)
Title: Litter tray
Inventor: FEATHERSTONE SUSAN JANE
IPC: A01K1/01
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: A litter tray comprising a tray 1, a perforated tray 2 and a filter ledge 3. The filter ledge is placed in the perforated tray which is then placed above the tray. Filter grains are placed on top of the ledge. Urine runs through the grains, down the ledge and through the perforated tray into the space between the two trays.
Patent GB-2447770-A (GB)
Title: Method of running a tubing hanger and internal tree cap simultaneously
Inventor: SHAW GARY A
IPC: E21B33/043
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: During the completion of a subsea horizontal tree 11, a tubing hanger 17 and internal tree cap 33 are run in together with the same running tool 45 and running string. The running tool has a linking assembly 53 that connects the tree cap to the tubing hanger within the cap passage 34 and hanger passage 19 by engaging internal profiles 43 and 44 during running, retrieval, or workover. The tubing hanger is set by the weight of the running string which transfers through running tool 45, to the tree cap 33 and to the tube hanger actuator 25 which forces the hanger locking member 23 into profile 24 (fig. 4). The tree cap has a similar locking mechanism with cap actuator 36 and locking member 35 which aligns with upper profile 37 after the retraction of spacer 52. Alternatively hydraulic pistons (55, fig. 6) may set actuator 25.
Patent GB-2449967-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for a movable barrier operator remote control transmitter kit
Inventor: KELLER ROBERT ROY JR
IPC: E05F15/16
Filed: 2008-05-28
Abstract: A movable barrier operator remote control transmitter kit comprises a transmitter 200 and, if desired, a user discernable listing (402, figure 4) of a plurality of different remote control signal instruction protocols. This transmitter can be configured and arranged to automatically incrementally configure the transmitter using a series of protocols with each assertion of a user input 203 and also to cause the test configured transmitter to transmit a test transmission (701, figure 7) to permit the user to ascertain whether a corresponding movable barrier operator responds positively. This listing can present the protocols in an order that matches a sequential order (401, figure 4) by which the transmitter controller 201 will incrementally configure and test the transmitter. User discernable instructions (601, figure 6) can provide advice to a user with respect to using the list (402, figure 4) to quickly advance through the listing (401, figure 4) to begin the compatibly testing with a particular selected candidate protocol.
Patent GB-2461297-A (GB)
Title: Lock with additional security mechanism and clutch
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN
IPC: E05B17/00
Filed: 2008-06-26
Abstract: A cylinder lock (100) has a first actuator assembly (102) and a second actuator assembly (106) positioned either side of a cam (132). The first and second actuator assemblies (102, 106) can selectively actuate the cam (132) by means of a clutch (142, 150) movable between two conditions. Removal of a component of the lock mechanism such as the first actuator assembly (102) causes a security mechanism to actuate the clutch into a third, locked condition. In the first and second conditions, the clutch provides a force path between the first and second actuators respectively to the cam. The cam (132) may be substantially the same width as the interior width of a locking assembly (50). The cylinder lock (100) may have a predetermined weakened area on the first actuator side of a cam which may break during attempted forced entry into a closure.
Patent GB-2464556-A (GB)
Title: Shot target system
Inventor: PSIMOLOPHITIS ELIAS
IPC: F41J5/10
Filed: 2008-10-24
Abstract: A shot target system comprises a target frame 1 which can rotate around a wheeled base frame 4 via a power driven pivoting mechanism. A power driven target paint spreading mechanism 3 provides means for repainting the target board 2. A video camera 6 provides means for creating a digital image of the shot pattern for analysis.
Patent GB-2455405-A (GB)
Title: A Fluid Magnetizer
Inventor: LU KUO-HUA
IPC: C02F1/48
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: A fluid magnetizer comprises a housing 1, at least two electromagnetic devices 2 in contact with an outer surface of a pipe or tank 4 and a power supplier 3 which transfers direct current (DC) into alternate current (AC) or directly provides AC for inducing time-varying magnetic flux lines. Each electromagnetic device 2 comprises a U-shaped magnetic conduit 20 with a solenoid 21 disposed at both end of the conduit 20 such that each electromagnetic device 2 has two solenoids 2. The solenoids 21 are connected to the power supply 3 such that the alternating current creates an electromagnetic field which is incident upon the fluid flowing in the pipe 4. The housing 1 consists of two parts 10, 11 which surround the outer surface of the pipe or tank. The device ideally operates with an AC frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz and a voltage in the range of 20 220V.
Patent GB-2455424-A (GB)
Title: A method of preventing file representation changes using a transition counter.
Inventor: GULBEDEN AZIZ
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: An information handling system is disclosed and can include a processor and a memory in communication with the processor. The system further comprises a file access monitor which can be embedded within the memory. The file access monitor can determine whether a transition lock is in place on a file (402) and allow a change in a file representation change (412) when the transition lock is not in place. The transition lock is created by using a counter to count the number of changes in a file type. Each time a file representation is changed the counter is incremented (414). Once a threshold value (416) has been reached a lock is set on the file (418) preventing any further changes until the lock has expired (404).